Drawing from decades of experience in energy work and intuitive development, Debbie explains why highly sensitive individuals often absorb other people’s emotions and how this impacts their relationships and wellbeing. Together, they unpack what it really looks like to stay grounded, centred, and empowered even in the presence of negativity.

Debbie also shares practical, actionable tools you can begin using right away, including grounding techniques, expanding your energy field, and her powerful “mine, not mine” practice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to reclaim their energy, strengthen their boundaries, and step into their power.

Key Takeaways:

• Sensitivity is a gift that offers intuition, empathy, and deep awareness
• Absorbing others’ emotions often comes from a contracted energy state
• Expanding your energy field reduces emotional overwhelm and reactivity
• Grounding your body is essential to staying calm and present
• Strong boundaries come from inner power, not control over others
• Simple practices can help you release energy that is not yours

About the guest:

Debbie Lynn Grace is a transformational leader, international speaker, and intuitive energy expert who helps highly sensitive people protect their energy and step into their power. With over 30 years of experience, she blends practical strategy with intuitive insight to support personal and professional growth.

As an HSP and empath herself, Debbie has guided tens of thousands through her courses and workshops. She is also the creator of Sensitive Living Magazine, a platform dedicated to empowering highly sensitive individuals. 

Connect with Debbie Lynn Grace: 

Visit her website: debbielynngrace.com

Learn more about Debbie here: Sensitive Living Magazine

Follow her on Instagram: @debbielynngrace

Connect with her on LinkedIn

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Eli shares powerful, practical tools from his new book From I Do to We Do, offering a roadmap for couples who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in reactive patterns. From managing overstimulation and emotional reactivity to redefining teamwork in relationships, this episode dives deep into what it actually takes to build a supportive, resilient partnership while raising children.

Through relatable stories, humor, and real-life strategies, this conversation highlights how couples can shift from blame and burnout to connection and collaboration, creating a home environment that supports both partners and their children.

Key Takeaways:

• Strong partnerships require shifting from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the problem.”
• Overstimulation and reactivity can be managed with intentional communication tools.
• Humor can be a powerful regulator during parenting stress and chaos.
• Highly sensitive individuals benefit from separating empathy from over-identification.
• Small daily check-ins can prevent resentment and strengthen emotional connection.
• Creating a shared relationship bubble protects couples from external stressors. 

About the guest:

Eli Weinstein is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and the host of The Dude Therapist Podcast. Known for his direct, relatable, and no-nonsense approach, Eli helps individuals and couples navigate relationships, parenting, and emotional wellbeing with practical, real-world tools. He is the author of From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage in the Parenting Years, where he combines his professional expertise and personal experience as a husband and father to support couples in building stronger, more connected partnerships.

Connect with Eli Weinstein

Listen to his Podcast – The Dude Therapist

Visit his Website – https://eliweinsteinlcsw.com

Follow him on Instagram – @eliweinstein_lcsw

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Maria brings a refreshing and compassionate perspective to organization, especially for those navigating ADHD, mental load, and busy family life. We explore why traditional “Pinterest-perfect” systems often fail and how creating personalized, flexible systems can make your home feel supportive instead of stressful. From the “Monica closet effect” to the reality of junk drawers, we normalize what so many people feel ashamed of and offer practical, doable shifts.

We also dive into the emotional side of clutter, including perfectionism, anxiety, and the pressure to do things the “right way.” This episode is a reminder that organization isn’t about perfection, it’s about creating a space that works for your brain, your lifestyle, and your nervous system.

Key takeaways:

• Too much stuff creates overwhelm, not safety or control
• Organization must match your habits, not fight against them
• Visibility matters, but can either help or overwhelm
• Perfectionism often blocks progress more than clutter
• Systems should support your real life, not an ideal version
• Compassion, not shame, is what creates lasting change 



Connect with Maria Butler

Website: https://www.clearlyorganizednc.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlyorganizednc

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearlyorganizednc

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clearlyorganizednc 

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Together they explore what it means to develop true discernment, not judgment, but a heart-centered capacity to know what is true for you. Laurie introduces her concept of the Creative Dreamer archetype, the challenge of being flooded with ideas, and why highly sensitive and neurodivergent individuals may be especially prone to decision overload.

Laurie also opens up about her own journey, losing her father at age six, feeling separate from source for much of her early life, and the profound energetic experience that shifted everything. Through her work, her book, and her Baca Institute meditations, she has spent decades helping people reconnect with their inner guidance system and step into their full potential.

Key takeaways:

• Discernment is not judgment it is the body’s ability to sense what is true.
• Sensitivity is a superpower, not a flaw, when you learn to work with it.
• Ideas that flood you may not all be meant for you some are meant to pass through.
• Perfectionism robs others of seeing what is possible through your imperfect attempts.
• Disconnection from source creates a scarcity mindset and fear of others.
• Just five minutes of quiet each day can begin to develop your inner language.
• Your breath has its own intelligence conscious breathing activates that wisdom.

About the guest:

Laurie Seymour is a consciousness researcher, psychotherapist, author, and the founder and CEO of the Baca Institute. She is the host of Wisdom Talk Radio and creator of the Quantum Connection Process, a system for helping individuals reconnect with their inner guidance and live from a place of discernment rather than default. Her book, Unconditional Remembrance: Connection to Source, explores the energetic truth of who we are and how to return to it. Laurie offers monthly meditation subscriptions, group sessions, and personal consultations through the Baca Institute.

Connect with Laurie Seymour

• LinkedIn: Laurie Seymour
• Instagram: @laurie.seymour
• Website: thebacainstitute.com
• Podcast: Wisdom Talk Radio

Together, they explore how sensitivity, trauma, and life experiences can shape our sense of self and our willingness to take risks. Amelia brings in the therapeutic lens, discussing how nervous system patterns, perfectionism, and fear of judgment can hold people back, especially for highly sensitive or neurodivergent individuals.

Throughout the episode, Tara introduces her powerful three-layer gratitude practice: gratitude for who you were, who you are, and who you are becoming. Through stories, metaphors, and practical insights, this conversation invites listeners to rethink failure, embrace growth, and begin building confidence from the inside out.

Key takeaways:

• Confidence is authentic courage, not perfection or proficiency.
• Your identity should not be tied to what you produce.
• Gratitude rewires your brain and builds lasting confidence.
• Your environment either grows you or holds you back.
• Self-esteem and confidence are not the same thing.
• Writing gratitude down makes it real and tangible.
• Courage comes first. You don’t have to feel ready.

About the guest:

Tara LaFon Gooch is a CEO, TEDx speaker, author, and confidence coach specializing in helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and high achievers unlock their authentic confidence through gratitude and mindset transformation. Her TEDx talk, Gratitude, the Foundation of Confidence, explores the science and practice behind her signature three-layer gratitude method. Tara also coaches TEDx speakers and works with clients to help them step courageously into the next version of themselves.

Connect with Tara LaFon Gooch

Instagram: @taralafongooch

Website: taralafongooch.com

Business Website: Best Branding Solutions

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Together they dive deep into a topic Dr. Jess has been on a mission to unpack: the patriarchy, what it actually is, what it isn't, and why so many of us, men and women alike, have been swimming in it without even realizing. And before you scroll past thinking this isn't for you, this conversation is not about man-hating or pointing fingers. It's about understanding a system that has quietly shaped all of us, how we love, how we parent, how we feel safe, and how we show up in our relationships.

They explore what shows up in the therapy room, the subtle moments that happen in our own homes, how consent was never modeled for most of us as children, and why emotionally suppressed men are actually one of the greatest casualties of this system. The conversation also ventures into scarcity mindset, community, longevity, and what it means to be a highly sensitive person navigating a world that was never really built for sensitivity, in any gender.

This is an episode worth sharing, not to start a debate, but because awareness is where healing begins.

Key takeaways:

• The patriarchy isn't about hating men, it's a system that harms everyone.
• Boys are punished for tenderness from a very young age.
• We were never taught consent, and that shaped how we understand power.
• Scarcity mindset is the engine that keeps control patterns running.
• You don't have to start a movement, just stay open.

About the guest:

Dr. Jessica Hayden is a licensed psychologist and the founder of Simply Centered Psychological Services in Raleigh, North Carolina. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jess helps individuals and families find balance between acceptance and change. She’s also the creator and host of Simply Heard: The Space Between, a podcast where psychology meets the heart, exploring the tender, transformative spaces between love and fear, control and surrender, healing and being human.

Connect with Dr. Jess Hayden

Instagram: @dr.jesshayden

Podcast: Simply Heard: The Space Between

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Originally developed to treat high risk behaviors, DBT has evolved into a powerful framework for building resilience, strengthening communication, and aligning life with personal values. Emma explains how skills like DEAR MAN, Coping Ahead, and the TIP skill can be adapted in neurodivergent friendly ways, including modifying expectations around eye contact and emphasizing somatic regulation.

This conversation bridges empowerment and nervous system science. It offers practical tools for managing overwhelming emotions while reinforcing a core truth of Amelia’s work: sensitivity is not weakness. With the right skills, it becomes strength.

Key Takeaways:

• Why emotional dysregulation can feel involuntary and what that means for shame and self compassion.
• What Dialectical Behavior Therapy actually teaches and how holding two truths at once reduces suffering.
• How the TIP skill can regulate acute distress and interrupt suicidal urges through nervous system reset.
• Why adapting DBT for neurodivergent individuals requires flexibility rather than forcing neurotypical standards.
• How aligning daily actions with personal values builds a life worth living and protects against hopelessness.

About the guest:

Emma Giordano, LMHC, is a person centered therapist who believes empowerment begins with uncovering the strengths that already exist within you. Her work is grounded in the belief that every individual holds the capacity for meaningful change, and her role is to help clients access and direct that inner power toward a more fulfilling life. Blending unconditional support with a strong Dialectical Behavior Therapy approach, Emma tailors each session to the unique needs of the person in front of her. She focuses on building self awareness, strengthening coping skills, and helping clients find balance between accepting what is outside their control and taking intentional action where they can. Above all, she creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where vulnerability is honored and growth feels possible.

Connect with Emma Giordano, LMHC

• Website: https://eymtherapy.com/about/emma-giordano/
• Practice: Empower Your Mind Therapy

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In this powerful and nuanced conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Danna Bodenheimer, therapist and practice owner, to explore what complex PTSD really is and what the mental health field may be misunderstanding about it.

We dive into how early, ongoing trauma can fuse with identity, shaping attachment patterns, self-doubt, shame, and the difficulty of knowing who you are outside of your trauma story. We talk about insecure and avoidant attachment dynamics, repetition in relationships, and why the idea of “healing” from trauma may be more aspirational than realistic.

Instead of focusing on curing or fixing, we explore something far more compassionate. Creating ease.

This episode is for anyone navigating complex PTSD, insecure attachment, relational trauma, or the exhausting pressure to be “healed.”

Key Takeaways

• Complex trauma is not just repeated events. It is trauma that infiltrates identity.
• Insecure attachment and shame often develop to preserve early caregiver bonds.
• Avoidant and anxious attachment styles often regulate each other through projection.
• Therapy for C-PTSD is relational and often long-term, not a quick intervention.
• Healing may not mean erasing trauma, but building tools to live alongside it with more ease.
• Discomfort is part of growth. It is not something to eliminate entirely.
• You are not your trauma, even if it has shaped you deeply.

Connect with Dr. Danna Bodenheimer

• Instagram – Link in bio for her neurodivergence training and workbook
• Website – Visit for additional resources and offerings

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Judith shares how being diagnosed in adulthood reframed her struggles, reduced shame, and helped her build a career that truly fits her nervous system. This conversation challenges the idea that success must happen early and instead offers a powerful reframe: with ADHD, growth often accelerates once self-trust and strategy catch up to experience.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD is not a moral failing — it is a neurological difference that can be understood and supported
• Late diagnosis can bring relief, clarity, and self-compassion
• ADHD often becomes easier to manage with age due to experience and strategy
• Maturity can increase emotional regulation and self-trust
• It is never too late to pivot, return to school, change careers, or follow your calling

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned

🎓 Veterinary Social Work Programs

• University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Veterinary Social Work Certificate Program)
• https://vetsocialwork.utk.edu
• The Ohio State University (Veterinary Social Work Program)
• https://vet.osu.edu
• New York University (NYU) – Veterinary Social Work initiatives
• https://socialwork.nyu.edu

🐾 Pet Loss Support & Advocacy

• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
• https://www.aplb.org
• (Offers chat rooms, support groups, and resources)
• The Link (National Link Coalition) – Animal Abuse & Domestic Violence Advocacy
• https://nationallinkcoalition.org

📚 Book by the Guest

• Life After Pet Loss: Daily Reflections for Working Through Grief

👩‍⚕️ Connect with Judith

• Website: http://juditheverosen.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypetlosstherapist
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudithEveRosenLCSW

Together, Amelia and Rebecca discuss how expectations around motherhood collide with lived experience, why ambiguous and disenfranchised grief can be so isolating, and how community, curiosity, and emotional expression support both nervous system regulation and long-term resilience. This conversation offers validation, language, and hope for anyone whose family-building journey didn’t follow a linear or socially recognized path.

Key takeaways:

• Fertility loss, including molar pregnancy and infertility, often creates ambiguous grief that the nervous system struggles to resolve without shared understanding.
• Motherhood and family are not defined by biology alone; chosen family, adoption, teaching, caregiving, and community all carry profound maternal meaning.
• Holding grief in isolation can intensify emotional and physical distress, while storytelling helps reduce shame and restore connection.
• Persistence, rather than perfection or “resilience,” allows people to move forward even while feeling broken or uncertain.
• Healing happens through being witnessed, supported, and held together in community, not through fixing or minimizing pain.

Connect with Rebecca N. Thompson, MD

• Website: rebeccanthompson.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.n.thompson/
• Book: Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love

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In this episode of The Sensitivity Doctor, Dr. Amelia Kelley is joined by Scarlett Lewis, the mother of six-year-old Jesse Lewis, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Scarlett shares how the message her son left behind, “nurturing, healing, love,” became the foundation of a global trauma-informed movement focused on prevention, nervous system regulation, and relational healing.

Grounded in neuroscience and lived experience, this conversation explores how invisibility, hopelessness, and chronic nervous system threat contribute to violence and distress, and how trauma-informed education can support sensitive and neurodivergent children before crisis occurs.

Key takeaways:

• Trauma-informed education helps prevent violence by addressing nervous system dysregulation early.
• Feeling unseen or unsafe at school increases risk for emotional distress and aggression.
• Nervous system regulation skills reduce bullying, reactivity, and chronic stress in children.
• Post-traumatic growth shows healing is possible after profound loss.
• School safety improves when prevention focuses on belonging, not punishment.

Links and Resources:

• Choose Love Movement: https://chooselovemovement.org
• How We Can Finally Stop School Tragedies: A Critical Conversation with Mark Hulsewé

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Blending neuroscience, lived experience, and embodied healing, this conversation offers grounding and hope for highly sensitive and neurodivergent listeners who feel worn down by life. The episode closes with a gentle colour-based meditation designed to support nervous system regulation, restore energy, and reconnect you to a felt sense of safety and belonging.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation. While some themes are heavy, the focus is on healing, support, and hope.

Key takeaways:

• Belonging is a biological nervous system need, and prolonged disconnection signals threat rather than personal failure.
• Suicidal ideation often emerges from chronic survival stress and thwarted belonging, not weakness or impulsivity.
• Trauma healing requires regulating the nervous system through embodied and relational safety, not insight alone.
• High sensitivity and neurodiversity can intensify the effects of relational trauma, especially when emotional needs are repeatedly dismissed.
• With safety, connection, and compassionate support, it is possible to move from survival mode into a life that feels meaningful and alive.

Connect with Gina Cavalier

• Website: https://ginacavalier.com
• Instagram: @gina_cavalier
• Book: Planet Walking: A Handbook for the Living

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Key takeaways:

• A trauma therapist’s lens helps explain how early survival stress can disrupt hormonal development and long-term nervous system regulation.
• Gaslighting recovery begins when women learn to trust their bodies instead of dismissing emotional or physical symptoms.
• Working with an HSP therapist can support sensitive nervous systems overwhelmed by chronic stress and hormonal shifts.
• An ADHD therapist for adults can help distinguish natural energy and curiosity from trauma-driven overworking patterns.
• Somatic therapy for trauma reconnects the body and emotions, allowing healing beyond willpower or logic.

Connect with Terry Tateossian

• Website: thehouseofrose.com
• Instagram @how.good.can.it.get
• Midlife Bestie: YouTube | TikTok

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Together, they unpack what it means to parent without disappearing. This includes caring deeply for your child while still staying connected to who you are. Alessandra shares her experience of traumatic postpartum complications, medical gaslighting, and the emotional toll of losing trust in her body. She opens up about how returning to dance, her first love, became a vital part of her healing. This was not as exercise or performance, but as a way to reconnect with her body and nervous system.

This episode also dives into mom guilt, self care, community building, body image, screen time, and the powerful impact parents have when they model self respect, strength, and emotional regulation for their children.

Whether you are a parent feeling stretched thin, someone healing from birth or medical trauma, or simply navigating how to stay connected to yourself while caring for others, this conversation offers validation, insight, and permission to take up space again.

Key Takeaways

• You do not have to disappear to be a good parent
• Trauma lives in the body and healing often requires movement, not just talking
• Listening to your intuition with medical providers matters
• Modeling self care helps children feel safer, not abandoned
• There is no timeline for reclaiming yourself and readiness is personal
• Community can be created, even when it is not inherited

Connect with Alessandra Torresani

• Podcast: Emotional Support Pod
• Instagram: @alessandratorresani

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Instead of chasing perfection or pressuring ourselves with rigid goals, Gina invites us into a gentler and scientifically grounded approach to change: one daily connection and one daily moment of learning.

Together, we explore what connection actually looks like (and why it often needs to start with yourself), how to access your “true self” through quiet reflection, and why the brain lights up differently when we learn or feel seen in community. Gina also shares powerful insights on neuroplasticity, internal warmth as a signal of emotional safety, and why your breath is the one thing you can always return to.

If you have ever struggled with resolutions, self esteem, nervous system regulation, or feeling disconnected after trauma, this episode offers a compassionate roadmap for rebuilding your inner world one small moment at a time.

Key Takeaways:

• Resolutions often set us up for self judgment. Replacing them with learning and connection creates sustainable growth.

• Connection does not always require other people. One of the most powerful forms is connecting with your own mind.

• Emotional “warmth” can be a real physiological signal that you are tapping into your true self.

• Neuroplasticity shows that your brain can change, even after trauma, through intentional practice and connection.

• Three simple practices can transform your year: connect with one person, get your body moving, and give yourself a daily “sunshine message.”

Connect with Dr. Gina Anderson:

TEDx Talk: The power of being present

Website: lumabrighterlearning.com

Personal Website: learningwithgina.com

Sunshine Project: ripplesofsunshine.com

Instagram: gina.anderson.ceo

LinkedIn: Dr. Gina Anderson

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Together, Amelia and Cole break down why breakups feel neurologically like withdrawal, what “euphoric recall” has to do with your ex, why the holidays intensify loneliness, and how to make the no-contact rule actually work without feeling like you are losing your mind. Cole also explains the biggest mistakes people make right after a breakup, the surprising science behind why your brain becomes obsessed with your ex, and how to rebuild a life that feels bigger, safer, and more meaningful than the one you are grieving.

Whether you are in the early shock, the confusing in-between, or trying to stop the cycle of “one more text,” this episode offers compassionate insight, grounded strategies, and the hope you might not realize you need right now.

Key Takeaways:

• Why your brain treats heartbreak like survival mode and how evolutionary wiring makes you want to chase your ex even when you logically know better.
• The real reason no-contact is so hard and how to create a plan that protects your emotional and neurological energy.
• What euphoric recall is and why your brain only replays the good memories plus how to ground yourself in the full truth of the relationship.
• How to rebuild your life after a breakup by focusing on the pillars that shape your sense of identity, connection, and purpose.
• Why the holidays intensify heartbreak and practical ways to lean on safe relationships, structure, and self-compassion to get through the season.

Connect with Cole Zesiger:

Website: coachcolezesiger.com

Instagram: @coachcolezesiger

TikTok: @colezesiger

YouTube: Cole Zesiger

Book: Exes & No’s - available for pre-order (bonus course included)

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Mark’s work focuses on the emotional, social, and systemic breakdowns happening inside our schools, and how our long-standing “kids will be kids” mindset is allowing cycles of humiliation, abuse, and violence to escalate into tragedy. Together, Amelia and Mark dive into the uncomfortable realities of bullying, the unspoken social hierarchy within schools, and why traditional approaches to school safety completely miss the heart of the problem.

This episode offers a rare blend of honesty, hope, and actionable solutions. Amelia challenges Mark’s ideas, Mark challenges the system, and both reveal complementary paths that can truly change the future. Whether you're a parent, educator, mental-health professional, or someone who cares deeply about the wellbeing of children, this conversation will reshape the way you think about school safety and mental health.

Key Takeaways:

• Why “child on child abuse” is a more accurate term than bullying.
• How the unspoken social hierarchy inside schools fuels violence and despair.
• What alternative education models like Montessori, Waldorf, and RULER get right.
• How early emotional intelligence education can prevent long-term harm.
• Why simple, low-cost wellness screeners can identify struggling students before crisis.

Connect with Mark Hulsewé:

TEDx Talk: “Ending School Shootings”

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Teela shares her personal and professional journey into this work, including her own traumatic childbirth experience and the years-long process that followed. She breaks down what birth trauma really is, how to recognize it, and why so many women dismiss or minimize their own symptoms. Amelia also shares her own powerful birth stories, offering a rare, vulnerable look at how trauma can stay alive in the body long after delivery.

Whether your childbirth was traumatic, complicated, confusing, or simply not what you expected, this episode gives you the language, validation, and tools to begin understanding and healing your story.

This conversation is for mothers, partners, birth workers, medical professionals, and anyone who wants to better support the postpartum experience with compassion and truth.

Key Takeaways:

• Birth trauma does not only happen during delivery. It can occur before, during, or long after childbirth.
• Trauma is subjective. Only you get to define whether your birth felt traumatic, regardless of medical outcomes or others’ opinions.
• Highly sensitive and neurodivergent mothers may experience birth environments more intensely, making compassionate care essential.
• The golden hour is a myth that pressures mothers. Bonding is not a moment. It is a relationship that forms over time.
• Postpartum is not six weeks. For many mothers, recovery emotional and physical can take one to two years.
• Birth debriefing is a powerful way to heal: through understanding, story sharing, and validation from supportive people or professionals.
• Birth trauma impacts the nervous system, identity, and attachment. But healing is absolutely possible.

Connect with Teela Tomassetti:

Instagram: @theteaonbirthtrauma

Practice: Reproductive and Perinatal Trauma Center

Instagram Practice: @perinataltraumapractice

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Together, they explore the emotional world of highly sensitive people, why anxiety often shows up as a messenger, and the unexpected ways our childhood experiences shape our adult nervous system responses. Dr. Nicole guides Amelia through powerful somatic exercises, including havening and a body awareness practice, giving listeners a real-time experience of calming the mind and reconnecting with the body.

Listeners will learn how to recognize early signs of activation, how to avoid jumping from “I am fine” to “I am in danger,” and how to rewire the brain through practical, accessible tools. This episode is an invitation to rethink panic, reclaim your sensitivity, and finally understand what your nervous system has been trying to tell you.

Key Takeaways:

• Anxiety is not a malfunction. It is your body’s attempt to communicate what needs healing.
• Highly sensitive people often receive messages early in life that their emotions are “too much,” which shapes lifelong patterns of reactivity.
• Simple grounding exercises and havening can help create new pathways between emotional and logical parts of the brain.
• Panic proofing requires a four step approach that blends somatic grounding, cognitive engagement, body awareness, and intentional activation.
• Noticing subtle cues before they escalate is essential to preventing full blown panic and reconnecting with personal power.

Connect with Dr. Nicole Cain:

Website: https://drnicolecain.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drnicolecain

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrNicoleCainNDMA

Book: Panic Proof

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In this deeply honest conversation, Dr. Amelia Kelley sits down with Dr. Marline C. Duroseau, resilience expert, author, TEDx speaker, and leadership executive, to explore a powerful and often overlooked concept: resilience fatigue.

Together, they unpack how resilience can sometimes be weaponized when pushing through challenges becomes a mask we wear to survive rather than a tool for growth. Dr. Marline opens up about how to recognize when your strength is no longer serving you, how to take that mask off safely, and why learning to accept help can be the most radical act of resilience.

This conversation is a reminder that resilience isn’t about perfection or constant productivity. It’s about knowing when to rest, receive support, and show up as your authentic self.

Key Takeaways:

• Resilience fatigue happens when pushing through becomes a default mode, leading to exhaustion, tension, and emotional shutdown.
• You can’t heal behind a mask. True resilience requires authenticity and the courage to take off your “strong” face.
• Accepting help is a skill, and it can be one of the most powerful ways to recover from burnout.
• Perfectionism and people-pleasing often disguise themselves as strength. Your best is enough.
• Building healthy boundaries with yourself, including rest, is essential to sustainable resilience.

Connect with Dr. Marline C. Duroseau

• Website: www.mcdbe.com
• Instagram: @mcdbe
• LinkedIn: Dr. Marline C. Duroseau

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Greg shares a powerful framework for understanding the three types of conversations we all engage in: emotional, social, and practical, and how confusing them can quickly turn connection into conflict. He and Dr. Kelley explore how ego, emotional reactivity, and lack of self-awareness derail communication, and what it really takes to listen without judgment, speak with empathy, and repair trust even when you disagree.

Whether you’re navigating tense political discussions, family disagreements, or workplace friction, this episode offers grounded tools to help you stay centered, curious, and connected even when things get heated.

Key Takeaways:

• “You can’t influence anyone you’re not willing to connect with.”
• Emotional awareness helps you recognize whether a conversation is emotional, social, or practical and respond accordingly.
• Curiosity disarms defensiveness and opens the door to understanding.
• Accountability and empathy are essential for rebuilding communication in relationships and society.
• Healthy dialogue doesn’t mean agreement, it means mutual respect.

Resources & Links:

• Watch Greg's TEDx Talk here: Unlocking Generational Communication
• Follow Greg on LinkedIn

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Together, they explore how cultural expectations, early experiences, and identity all shape our relationship with perfectionism, and how healing starts when we allow ourselves to be fully human, flaws, limits, and all. This conversation is a compassionate reminder that you can still be ambitious, driven, and successful without being perfect.

Key Takeaways

• Perfectionism is not a personality trait, it is a survival mechanism that begins with our need to belong.
• The body often mirrors emotional pressure, and stress, guilt, and unworthiness can show up physically.
• Being excellent and being perfect are not the same; one fuels growth, the other drains it.
• We can unlearn perfectionism through self-compassion, awareness, and radical humanity.
• Asking for help or setting boundaries does not make you less capable, it makes you more whole.

Resources & Mentions

• Learn more about Dr. Amna Shabbir: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/
• Listen to her podcast: Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD -
• Join the Unmasking Perfectionism community: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/perfectionism
• Watch her TEDx talk here: Perfectionism has a solution - It's not what you think - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s

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Together, Amelia and Jacob explore why most men aren’t beneficiaries of patriarchy but co-survivors of it, how cultural conditioning disconnects men from their emotions, and what happens when we start seeing gender as a choice, not a cage. They unpack why the term “toxic masculinity” has lost its power, the loneliness epidemic facing men today, and how healing masculinity could actually heal us all.

This is a powerful and compassionate dialogue that bridges divides, offering a new path toward empathy, dignity, and freedom for all genders.

Key Takeaways:

• Masculinity isn’t inherently toxic; it becomes harmful when it’s forced, not chosen.
• Most men are co-survivors of patriarchy, shaped by systems that teach them to suppress emotion and vulnerability.
• The term “toxic masculinity” may be doing more harm than good, reinforcing shame rather than healing.
• There’s a rising loneliness crisis among men, with millions reporting having no close friends or safe spaces for emotional honesty.
• True equality requires empathy. We can’t free non-binary or feminine people without freeing boys and men from emotional repression.

Resources & Links

Follow Jacob on Instagram

Visit his website

Grab his book "Before They Were Men: Essays on Manhood, Compassion, and What Went Wrong"

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Jessica, known for her best-selling book Anxiously Attached, dives deeper into attachment theory, exploring how our early experiences shape our nervous systems, relationship patterns, and sense of safety.

Together, Amelia and Jessica unpack the wheel of attachment, discuss how attachment styles can shift in different relationships, and explore why neglect can be more damaging than abuse. They also talk about how empathy, sensitivity, and trauma intertwine, and what it takes to heal and cultivate secure, fulfilling relationships.

Whether you identify as anxiously attached, avoidant, or disorganized, this episode offers compassionate guidance, science-backed insight, and hope for healing.

Key Takeaways:

• Your attachment style is not fixed, it’s fluid and can change depending on the relationship and your healing journey.
• Neglect can be more damaging than abuse because it creates an internalized fear of nonexistence and disconnect.
• Safety in relationships comes from co-regulation and feeling “with” the other person on a nervous-system level.
• Healing attachment wounds involves understanding your nervous system, self-compassion, and connecting with safe, attuned people.
• Couples can repair anxious-avoidant dynamics through therapy modalities like Imago or Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
• Highly sensitive people often developed heightened attunement as a survival mechanism in inconsistent environments.
• Empathy and narcissism both stem from early attachment experiences and whether we were adequately mirrored as children.
• Healing requires both boundaries and compassion, empathy without self-protection leads to burnout and codependency.

Resources & Links

Learn more about Jessica’s book and redeem free incentives: https://www.jessicabaumlmhc.com/interview

Follow Jessica:

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

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In this episode of The Sensitivity Doctor, Dr. Amelia Kelley and Dr. Rita Renee explore the subtle and systemic ways gaslighting shows up in the workplace, from leaders denying conversations to colleagues rewriting history. Together, they discuss how women and sensitive professionals can protect their boundaries, document their truth, and lead with authenticity.

Dr. Kelley also shares an important message for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encouraging listeners to prioritize safety in every space, at work, at home, and within themselves.

Whether you’ve felt dismissed, doubted, or devalued in your professional life, this episode offers practical steps to empower yourself and move toward a healthier environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Gaslighting in the workplace can appear as denial, rewriting history, or minimizing your contributions, and can deeply impact confidence and mental health.
• Documentation is one of your strongest tools. Keep “receipts”, emails, meeting notes, or project summaries, to protect your narrative and boundaries.
• Respond with facts, not emotions. Gaslighters often feed off emotional reactions, so staying grounded protects your power.
• Emotional awareness is not a weakness, it’s a superpower when managed intentionally and used to navigate professional dynamics.
• Know when to stay and when to go: growth comes from challenges, but no one should remain in an emotionally unsafe workspace.
• If your workplace lacks HR or safety structures, seek external support, mentors, coaches, therapists, or regulatory boards.
• Awareness is power. Recognizing gaslighting is the first step toward reclaiming your voice, confidence, and self-worth.

Connect with Dr. Rita Renee:

Visit her website

Follow her on Instagram

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Amelia also explores the role of genetics, the impact of trauma, and why lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and structure are key to thriving with ADHD.

Whether you’re exploring a possible diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or curious about ADHD’s connection to mental health, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD diagnosis involves interviews, self-report scales, and sometimes brain imaging. there’s no single test.
• Women and girls often go undiagnosed due to masking and outdated research.
• ADHD and anxiety share symptoms, but their root causes differ.
• Trauma does not cause ADHD but can mimic or worsen symptoms.
• Treatment is highly individual: medication, exercise, diet, and external supports can all help.

Links and Resources:

• Powered by ADHD: Strategies and Exercises for Women to Harness Their Untapped Gifts by Dr. Amelia Kelley
• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
• A Hunter in a Farmer’s World: ADHD and the Edison Gene by Thom Hartmann

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Dr. Rosmarin explains why anxiety is often misunderstood, how vulnerability builds stronger connections, and why learning to release control may be the hardest, but most freeing, step of all. Drawing from over two decades of clinical experience, he offers a practical, compassionate framework for transforming anxiety into resilience, purpose, and growth.

Whether you’re struggling with daily stress, navigating imposter syndrome, or supporting a child with social anxiety, this episode will empower you to stop fighting your anxiety and start thriving with it.

Key takeaways:

• The difference between clinical anxiety and everyday anxiety, and why that matters.
• The 4 steps to move through anxiety: Identify, Share, Embrace, and Let Go.
• Why human connection and vulnerability are essential for healing.
• How to help children face anxiety with courage and support.
• The surprising role anxiety plays in sharpening focus and driving growth.

Resources & Support Mentioned

• Learn more about Dr. David Rosmarin
• His book: Thriving with Anxiety

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Jason opens up about his experiences with escapism, 12-step programs, therapy, and the search for relief that never quite touched the root of his suffering. What ultimately transformed his life was the realization that he was never broken, and that true healing comes from reconnecting with the self, not endlessly trying to fix what isn’t damaged.

Key takeaways:

• The hidden reasons behind addiction, self-medication, and escapism.
• The difference between white-knuckle sobriety and embodied healing.
• Why true recovery means going inward instead of chasing external solutions.
• How loved ones can create safety and connection for someone struggling with addiction.
• The radical shift from “what’s wrong with me?” to “what’s right with me?”
• The role of the body and nervous system in emotional healing.

Jason also shares the essence of his book The Infinite Recovery Project and his mission to guide others toward seeing themselves as whole, even in the midst of struggle. His story offers hope, clarity, and a reminder that seeking is not failure, it’s the soul’s way of guiding us home.

This episode is for anyone who has struggled with addiction, loves someone who has, or has ever felt broken beyond repair. Jason’s story is proof that transformation is possible, and Amelia’s insights ground the conversation in compassion and empowerment.

Resources & Support Mentioned

• Get the The Infinite Recovery Project Book here.

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Dr. Sharpless explains why these conditions occur, how trauma and neurodiversity can increase vulnerability, and the surprising ways genetics, stress, and lifestyle play a role. He also shares practical strategies to reduce episodes, from regulating sleep hygiene to shifting sleeping positions, and highlights why simply naming and understanding these experiences can often bring relief.

This episode not only demystifies bizarre nighttime experiences but also shines a compassionate light on how our brains process fear, trauma, and memory through sleep.

Key Takeaways

• Exploding head syndrome is a real but harmless sleep-related hallucination that feels like hearing a gunshot, explosion, or crashing sound while falling asleep.
• Sleep paralysis often brings vivid, terrifying hallucinations—yet no one has ever died from it, and knowing this can reduce its intensity.
• Trauma and acute stress disrupt memory consolidation during sleep, making it harder to rest until healing work begins in waking life.
• Highly sensitive people and those with ADHD may be more prone to disturbed sleep due to heightened nervous system activation.
• Regulating bedtime routines, avoiding back-sleeping, reducing stimulation before bed, and addressing underlying trauma can dramatically improve sleep quality.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Learn more about Dr. Brian A. Sharpless 

Get his book: Monsters on the Couch: The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies

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Key Takeaways

• Healing past wounds is essential to avoid repeating toxic patterns.
• Your gut and nervous system often signal red flags before your mind does.
• Butterflies can mean dysregulation, while safety might initially feel “boring” but is actually healthy.
• Setting and flexing boundaries early reveals how someone respects (or disrespects) you.
• True love doesn’t complete you, it complements who you already are.

Resources & Support Mentioned

• Bitch is a Bad Word Podcast: Available on Apple, Spotify, and all major platforms

Follow Lindsay Abernathy:

• Instagram: @bitchisabadwordpod
• Community Line: Call or text 331-BITCHES to connect or share your story

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Key Takeaways

• Abusive relationships often follow the same predictable cycle—love bombing, devaluation, isolation, and intermittent reinforcement.
• Survivors often stay not because they want the relationship to end, but because they desperately hope the abuse will stop.
• Even small “repairs” (like a crumb of kindness) can keep survivors hooked, similar to a slot machine’s intermittent rewards.
• Children benefit profoundly when even one parent provides a safe, secure, and loving environment—even if only part-time.
• Leaving abuse allows survivors to rebuild their identities, reconnect with their support networks, and show their children what safety looks like.
• Abusers often store survivors’ vulnerabilities in a “vault,” later weaponizing them—this is not a reflection of your worth but of their manipulation.

Resources & Support Mentioned

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.): 800-799-7233
• If outside the U.S.: Search for your local domestic violence hotline. If you cannot find one, message Dr. Kelley via her website and she will help research for you.
• Bitch is a Bad Word Podcast: Available on Apple, Spotify, and all major platforms
• Follow Lindsay Abernathy:
• Instagram: @bitchisabadwordpod
• Community Line: Call or text 331-BITCHES to connect or share your story
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Annie explains how early life experiences, relational trauma, and high-achieving personalities can wire us to equate rest with danger and productivity with safety. They explore how to tell the difference between healthy drive and a compulsion to keep going, and how cultural pressures can reinforce burnout. Annie also offers practical, compassionate tools for making rest feel safe again, starting small, reframing guilt, and learning to “go slow to go fast.”

Whether you’re a high achiever, a highly sensitive person, or someone who struggles to stop, this conversation offers the insight and strategies you need to create a sustainable, balanced life.

Key Takeaways:

• Rest can feel unsafe when trauma has linked achievement to love or safety.
• The key difference between drive and compulsion is having true choice in when to stop.
• Burnout often starts with self-doubt, apathy, and resentment toward what you once loved.
• High sensitivity and sensation seeking can complicate rest needs.
• Small, consistent rest practices help your nervous system adapt to stillness.
• Guilt over rest can be reduced by understanding where it began.
• Relationships can either support or undermine healthy rest.
• “Go slow to go fast” ensures long-term energy and passion.

Connect with Annie Wright:

Visit her website here
Follow her on Instagram

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• Midlife in pets often starts earlier than owners realise, especially for larger breeds.
• Overweight pets are at a much higher risk of arthritis and mobility issues.
• Simple strength-building exercises like “dog pushups” and “dog squats” can maintain muscle and prevent frailty.
• Animal empaths should trust their instincts when they notice subtle changes—video evidence can be a powerful tool at the vet.
• Supplements like probiotics, Omega-3 fatty acids, and muscle-support formulas can extend mobility and quality of life.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Follow Dr. Kelly Fishman on Instagram
• Visit her website for supplement recommendations and exercise demos

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• Van Gogh’s legacy reveals how sensitivity and emotional depth can create timeless beauty even amidst pain and struggle.
• The immersive art experience provides a soothing and transformative space for highly sensitive people to connect deeply with creativity and history.
• Art can be a powerful trauma response, turning inner chaos into external healing.
• Letters to his brother Theo reveal Van Gogh’s introspective, deeply feeling nature and provide rare insight into his mental and emotional world.
• The design of immersive experiences takes into account sensory variety, emotional resonance, and the healing power of storytelling.

Connect with John:
 🌐 Website for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience – www.vangoghexpo.com
💼 LinkedIn – John Zaller

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• Sensitivity can be both innate and shaped by trauma; both can coexist.
• Highly sensitive people absorb their environment more deeply, making trauma and gaslighting more impactful.
• Gaslighting creates a destabilizing feeling; overthinking, while mentally exhausting, feels different and more internalized.
• Intermittent rewards and euphoric recall explain why we sometimes miss people who hurt us.
• HSPs and neurodivergent individuals may unintentionally attract narcissists due to their deep empathy and adaptability.
• Masking your sensitivity over time can lead to disconnection from your authentic self—Dr. Kelley shares how to reconnect.
• Healing from gaslighting starts with reconnecting to your voice through rest, play, and safe relationships.
• Sensitivity is not fragility—it’s a heightened awareness that can be a superpower when properly understood.
• Therapists should learn to differentiate between mental health diagnoses and sensitivity or neurodivergence for better treatment outcomes.

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• Dopamine traps often mask deeper unmet needs for connection, safety, and belonging.
• External validation can offer a temporary high, but often leaves us feeling more depleted in the long run.
• Highly sensitive people (HSPs) and neurodivergent individuals may experience micro-rejections more intensely, increasing their reliance on outside reassurance.
• Social media can be both a connection tool and a comparison minefield, recognizing the difference is key.
• Self-validation and cultivating awareness of your unique needs are essential to break free from harmful validation loops.
• Being selective about your environment, who and what you engage withmcan help create a life that supports rather than depletes your nervous system.
• Compassionate curiosity can help us notice our habits without shame and shift toward true connection.

Connect with Alyssa Scarano:

Alyssa’s website: https://www.collective-therapy.com

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• Why Jeanne stepped away from the podcast—and what she’s gained since
• Learning to manage life and business as a highly sensitive entrepreneur
• How grief manifests in the body and why it needs space to breathe
• The challenge of letting go of perfectionism and redefining failure
• The energetic cost of staying misaligned in your career
• How intuition and anxiety often go hand-in-hand
• Understanding the emotional and physical impact of burnout
• The importance of listening to your body when making decisions
• Launching a new store in Scotland and finding purpose through alignment
• Letting go of hustle culture and choosing healing instead

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• Fear is boring—it recycles the same script, keeping you stuck with the illusion that perfection will keep you safe.
• Perfectionism often hides in plain sight, rebranded as productivity or “being responsible,” but it’s still just fear in disguise.
• The achiever mindset can be a mask for deep wounds, often rooted in rejection, abandonment, or a need to prove worth.
• Neurodiverse thinkers, especially those with ADHD or HSP traits, often struggle with linear systems and benefit from reclaiming their creative, non-linear minds.
• The antidote to burnout isn’t working harder—it’s cultivating kindness, curiosity, and allowing yourself to grow at your own pace.

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• Grief is not a linear process with tidy stages—it’s messy, lifelong, and uniquely personal.
• Our culture often fails to acknowledge non-death grief, such as breakups, divorce, and unfulfilled life paths.
• “Grief buckets” offer a helpful framework for grieving: solo time, movement, creativity, nature, and community.
• Rituals and community support (like Jewish traditions such as shiva) are essential but often inaccessible in times of crisis—like during COVID.
• It’s okay to laugh, cry, feel numb, or be joyful while grieving. Emotions don’t have to make sense to be valid.
• Grief support must go beyond therapy—it’s a societal responsibility to normalize and hold space for grief in daily life.

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• Healing begins with recognizing that all parts are good, even if not all behaviors are.
• Britt’s ALIGN acronym (Acknowledge, Listen, Investigate, Gratitude, Negotiate) offers a user-friendly model for navigating emotions and impulses.
• Your inner critic isn’t the enemy—it may just need retraining into a high-performance coach.
• Micro “yeses” can help you shift habits without overwhelming your nervous system.
• People-pleasing and impulsive parts often stem from past protective roles—getting curious about their needs is a first step toward freedom.
• Self-parenting is necessary for everyone, but reparenting becomes essential for those healing from trauma or dysfunctional upbringings.
• Shadow parts aren’t always negative—sometimes we disconnect from our gifts, joy, and creativity too.

Resources & Connect with Britt Frank:
Website - https://www.brittfrank.com/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittfrankmsw/
Book: Align Your Mind by Britt Frank
Book: The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
 

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• What it means to live with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD)
• The hidden cost of masking and how it impacts the nervous system
• How to begin unmasking safely—in relationships, work, and daily life
• The difference between trauma responses and neurodivergent traits
• Why self-compassion is essential when navigating a late diagnosis
• The healing power of connecting with other neurodivergent individuals

Resources & Connect with Jessica:
Website: www.yourwildawakening.com
Instagram: @jessicaclarkgraham
Book: Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out and Being (Sick) Enough
Book: Being (Sick) Enough

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• Generational trauma often persists because families avoid talking about pain—but healing begins with honesty.
• “Toxic resilience” can look like high-functioning busyness while masking unprocessed trauma.
• Self-care is more than bubble baths—it’s about regulation, awareness, and creating space to feel.
• Breaking generational cycles doesn’t mean being perfect—it means being real.
• Children don’t need protected perfection; they need modeled vulnerability and tools for emotional health.

Resources & Connect with Molly:

• Visit her website
• Follow her on Facebook
• Follow her on Instagram
• Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• Book: What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
• Book: Untamed by Glennon Doyle

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• Cutting ties isn’t impulsive—it’s often the result of long-term patterns of abuse or dysfunction.
• “No contact” can take many forms and doesn’t look the same for everyone.
• Guilt, shame, and societal pressure often accompany estrangement and must be consciously unpacked.
• Grieving the idealized version of a parent is a necessary step toward healing.
• Creating a chosen family and redefining support through intentional relationships can offer a path forward.

Resources Mentioned

• Cutting Ties With Your Parents by Dr. Sharon Martin – Available on Amazon
• Website: LiveWellWithSharonMartin.com – Free articles, newsletters, and estrangement resources
• Support Group: Together Estranged
• Podcast mentioned: Adult Child Podcast by Andrea Ashley

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• The seven spiritual questions that redefine success
• Why radical honesty is the foundation of self-trust
• Soul mapping: a tool to align with your core values
• How somatics and neuroscience support lasting change
• Empowering highly sensitive people to live outside the “shoulds”
   

Links and resources:

• Dating with Dignity Podcast
• Follow Marni of Instagram
• Connect with Marni on LinkedIn
   

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• Surviving trauma often involves not just the event itself, but the layers of grief, uncertainty, and secondary trauma that follow.
• Healing is not linear and requires patience, self-compassion, and often a willingness to fall apart before rebuilding.
• Trauma can change a person at their core, but through acceptance and intentional healing, transformation is possible.
• Supporting children through trauma requires honesty, patience, and allowing them to process in their own way.
• Healing as a couple involves individual work and a shared commitment to face the pain together, even when unsure of the outcome.

Resources & Connect with Molly:

• Visit her website
• Follow her on Facebook
• Follow her on Instagram

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• Fertility challenges are often a signal, not a sentence. They can be a gift pointing toward deeper healing and health.
• Emotional and ancestral trauma, stress, and lifestyle imbalances all play a role in fertility health.
• There’s no "one fix"; it’s about uncovering and tuning multiple levers, nutrition, sleep, environmental toxins, emotional wellness, and nervous system regulation.
• The heart, not just the brain, plays a vital role in hormone regulation according to Chinese medicine.
• Fertility is not only about conception—it's about cultivating joy, connection, and well-being on every level.

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• The four root causes of disease: toxicity, malnutrition, stagnation, and trauma.
• Highly sensitive individuals may have heightened reactions to histamine-rich foods and environmental toxins.
• Your metabolic type—thyroid, adrenal, ovarian, or pituitary—impacts how your body processes food and stress.
• Histamine intolerance may be a hidden factor in mood swings, sleep issues, and allergic reactions.
• Detox tools like zeolite may help reduce the body's toxic load, especially for slow detoxifiers.
• Eating for your metabolic type can help reduce inflammation, balance mood, and support hormonal health.
• Trauma and medical procedures can leave lasting physiological effects, underscoring the need for a holistic approach to healing.

Resources & Connect with Martin
🌐 Website: https://www.life-enthusiast.com/

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• Narcissism exists on a spectrum—from benign to malicious—and all narcissists are abusive in some way.
• One of the most dangerous times in a narcissistic relationship is when you try to leave—safety planning is crucial.
• Narcissists often manipulate through subtle gaslighting and by shifting the blame. You are made to feel like you are the problem.
• The emotional divorce is often more difficult than the legal one—it's where true healing begins.
• Awareness → Acceptance → Action: This is the roadmap to freedom and recovery.
• Co-parenting with a narcissist is complex—parallel parenting with strong boundaries is key.
• Healing requires being witnessed, mirrored, and supported by a therapist or coach who understands narcissistic abuse.

Connect with Kate Anthony
Website: https://kateanthony.com
Podcast: The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast
Instagram: @thedivorcesurvivalguide

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• Boys are often socialized to suppress feelings and disconnect from vulnerability—creating long-term emotional impacts.
• Fear of women is often rooted in deeper fears of being controlled, abandoned, or exposed emotionally.
• Men are typically taught only two “acceptable” emotions: anger and sexual desire—leading to miscommunication and emotional disconnection.
• Casual vulnerability—sharing small truths in real time—can be more effective than waiting for the “right moment.”
• Emotional safety allows both partners to show up more fully and authentically in their relationships.
• Raising emotionally aware boys requires involvement from both parents—and male role models who normalize sensitivity and self-awareness.
• There’s no one “right” way to be a man—emotional literacy is individual, not gendered.

Links Mentioned:
The Mask You Live In

Connect with Gary Katz:
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn
 

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• Scarcity mindset isn’t just about money—it shows up as fear, urgency, tension, and a lack of trust in yourself and life.
• Your body knows before your brain does—watch for breath-holding and tightness as early signs of scarcity thinking.
• FOMO can hijack your decision-making. Learn to listen for the “expansive yes” instead of defaulting to “I should.”
• Creativity and comparison don’t mix. When you’re stuck in scarcity, your brain literally can’t access creative flow.
• Celebrate others' success as evidence of what’s possible, not proof you’re behind.
• Boundaries and micro-declines (“not now” instead of “never”) are powerful ways to honour your time and energy.
• Scarcity in relationships can lead to staying too long, settling, or losing yourself. Abundance says: “I am enough, even alone.”
• Scarcity also drives behaviours like emotional eating, people-pleasing, and burnout—awareness is the first step to change.
• Shift your framework from “I have to” to “I get to.” Same action, new energy.

Connect with DPAK:
Instagram: @dpak.world

Check out Part 1 of this series for more on healing through music, unity consciousness, and the power of creative expression. 

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• Stuckness isn’t a character flaw—it’s a nervous system response designed to protect you.
• Asking “Why am I like this?” often reinforces paralysis. Ask instead: “What small yes can I offer myself right now?”
• Micro-yeses—tiny, manageable actions—help bypass overwhelm and gently re-engage the brain.
• Your brain’s safety system (fight, flight, freeze) will override logic when it perceives a threat—even if that threat is emotional or invisible.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) shows us that even our most sabotaging behaviours come from protective parts with good intentions.
• Unprocessed grief is often hidden beneath stuckness—learning to grieve (not just loss, but change) is key to healing.
• Letting go of your agenda (especially in relationships or therapy) can create space for authentic change.
• Tools like body doubling and pattern disruption are simple, effective, and backed by neuroscience.
• Assume your brain is on your side—even if it’s not doing what you want right now.

Connect with Britt Frank:

Website - https://www.brittfrank.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittfrankmsw/

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• Why the recent study about ADHD and shorter lifespan isn't as scary as it seems
• The most common risk factors associated with unmanaged ADHD
• How early diagnosis and lifestyle strategies can mitigate long-term health risks
• Tips for supporting a loved one with ADHD in a compassionate, empowering way
• Why ADHD is often misunderstood—and why we’re still underdiagnosing it, especially in women

Connect with  Dr. Jessica Stern
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
Mayhem to Magic

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• Feeling drained, over-identifying with achievement, or struggling to disconnect from work.
• Symptoms like chronic fatigue, irritability, disconnection from joy, and lack of motivation can signal burnout rather than just stress.
• A balanced approach to achievement that aligns with your values and doesn’t deplete you.
• A powerful strategy to avoid overwhelm by sorting new projects and opportunities before committing.
• Learning to say "no" in small ways to protect your time and energy.
• Breaking the mindset that doing nothing is a waste of time and recognizing that downtime fuels creativity and efficiency.

Connect with  Dr. Jessica Stern
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
Mayhem to Magic

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• True intimacy starts when we acknowledge and accept both our polished public selves and the hidden parts we may be reluctant to face.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) provides a framework to explore the various “parts” of our personality, including those that are exiled due to childhood experiences.
• While the initial excitement of a new relationship can be exhilarating, sustainable intimacy is built on vulnerability, honesty, and a deep understanding of oneself.
• Labels such as “sex addiction” or “narcissist” can oversimplify complex human behaviors; a nuanced approach is needed to understand underlying issues.
• Early experiences of rejection and embarrassment help build the resilience needed to navigate deeper relationships and develop a healthy, enduring connection.
• Our sexual behaviors and relationship dynamics are heavily influenced by societal norms and personal values, which can complicate how we view our actions and needs.

Connect with Gary Katz:
Website
Instagram
LinkedIn


 

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• The Drama Triangle highlights common toxic roles in relationships—Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer—that often stem from early life experiences and lead to conflict, blame, and resentment.
• Recognizing when you’re playing one of these roles is the first step in breaking free from unhealthy relationship cycles.
• Codependency often manifests in the Rescuer role, where individuals overextend themselves to fix others, leading to emotional exhaustion and stunted personal growth.
• The Observer Triangle offers a transformative approach:
  • Victim → Observer: Fosters self-awareness and mindfulness.
  • Persecutor → Asserter: Promotes healthy boundaries and respectful communication.
  • Rescuer → Nurturer: Provides support without enabling or sacrificing self-care.
• Establishing clear, respectful boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and prioritizing self-care.
• Practical tools like the HALT method (checking if you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired) help regulate emotions and shift interactions from drama to empowerment

Connect with Kitty Chambliss:
Visit her website
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Article by Lynne Forrest: The Three Faces of Victim – An Overview of the Victim Triangle

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• Healing begins by restoring your connection to yourself—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Movement, mindfulness, and reflection are key components.
• Monitoring your inner dialogue can create profound shifts. Transform self-criticism into supportive and kind thoughts to foster growth.
• While journaling helps process emotions, combining it with action-oriented exercises leads to deeper transformation.
• Reflect on past relationship patterns rooted in childhood and how they might be influencing your current dating or relationship behaviors.
• Rebuild self-worth by intentionally spending time alone through solo adventures, small self-care activities, or even larger journeys.
• Identify core values, essential qualities, and the feelings you want to consistently experience within a healthy relationship.
• Move from a mindset of helplessness to one of empowerment by understanding how you can actively influence and shape your life.

Learn more about Emmi Fortin:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmifortin/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmifortin/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@emmifortin

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• Learn about the biological and neurological differences that define highly sensitive people, and how this evolutionary trait exists across species.
•  Understand the overlap between high sensitivity, empathy, and introversion, and why highly sensitive individuals are often more likely to become empaths.
• How your surroundings, including noise, lighting, and energy from others, can either overwhelm or support your highly sensitive nervous system.
• Why boundaries are essential and how highly sensitive people can set them without guilt.
• Explore sound therapy, grounding techniques, and acupuncture as tools to regulate your nervous system and unlock your full potential.
• How to channel your sensitivity into creative pursuits, deep connections, and self-compassion.
• When empathy turns into exhaustion and what to do about it.

Connect with Michelle Oravitz:
Website: MichelleOravitz.com
Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility
Podcast: The Wholesome Fertility Podcast

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• Trauma is not about the event itself but the body’s reaction and its inability to recover, which can lock the nervous system into states of dis-ease.
• Effective leadership stems from fostering trust and safety, whether in parenting, coaching, or workplace settings.
• Small practices, like scanning your environment for safety cues, can regulate your nervous system and bring a sense of grounding.
• High achievers thrive when they operate in a safe physiological state, where effort meets ease and challenges become opportunities.
• Recognizing how your body feels moment-to-moment helps in understanding triggers and developing resilience.

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn
Check Michael's website - The Play Zone
Learn with Polyvagal Institute

 

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• Music has a unique ability to mimic the effects of meditation, calming the mind, reducing cortisol, and lowering heart rate.
• Specific frequencies, like 432 Hz and 528 Hz, have measurable physiological benefits, including stress reduction and emotional regulation.
• Chanting, practiced across cultures, creates a connection to gratitude, spirituality, and communal healing, even for non-musicians.
• Surrounding yourself with healing frequencies or personal "feel-good" songs can shift your mood, create a peaceful environment, and promote relaxation.
• Music can unify communities, transcending cultural and political divides. It is a powerful tool for fostering connection and uplifting collective energy.
   

Connect with DPAK on Instagram
Listen to Together We Rise 
 

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• Karla and Chelsea share how they met online and created a supportive community for moms, fostering connection and collaboration despite never having met in person.
• They discuss the importance of giving yourself grace and celebrating small wins, reshaping the narrative around mom guilt to focus on doing your best each day.
• They explain how time blocking and intentional scheduling help structure their day for maximum productivity while staying fully present with their families.
• They emphasize the value of independent play for children, highlighting how fostering quiet time nurtures imagination and alleviates the pressure on moms to constantly entertain.
• They highlight the power of partnership, showing how honest communication and teamwork in both business and parenting can lead to greater success and support.
   

Connect with Karla and Chelsea:

Abundant Management: Website | Instagram

Abundant Academy Virtual Summit: Join Here

 

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• Understanding insomnia beyond poor sleep: Insomnia isn’t just about sleeping less—it impacts every aspect of your life, from your mood to your ability to function.
• Why more time in bed doesn’t equal better sleep: Trying harder to sleep and spending excessive time in bed can disrupt your body clock and make sleep quality worse.
• The power of sleep drive and body clock: Discover how aligning with your body’s natural sleep drive and rhythms can lead to consistent, restful sleep.
• Breaking free from obsessive rituals: Sleep supplements, strict routines, and control-based habits often increase anxiety and worsen insomnia.
• Rebuilding your relationship with rest: Focus on creating an enjoyable, relaxing wind-down routine instead of forcing yourself into rigid sleep practices.
• Compassionate CBTI approach: A softer, more flexible approach to CBTI can be especially beneficial for highly sensitive individuals and those with neurodivergence.
• Why good sleep isn’t perfect sleep: Sleep is inherently imperfect—accepting this imperfection can reduce sleep anxiety and improve rest.
• Addressing shift work and irregular schedules: Learn effective strategies for adjusting your sleep routine if you work night shifts or irregular hours.

Learn more about Joseph Pannell:

• YouTube: Insomnia Talks
• Website: SleepZee

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• Resolutions should reflect your true self. Before committing to a goal, ask: Is this for me, or for someone else?
• The Queen’s Path reframes empowerment. Women’s journey isn’t about being a hero but claiming sovereignty over their lives.
• Motivation is fleeting; discipline sustains. Don’t rely on dopamine highs—focus on purposeful discipline for lasting change.
• External validation can derail your goals. Be mindful of whose input you seek and ensure it aligns with your values.
• Highly sensitive people are prone to external influences. Taking time to reflect helps distinguish your own desires from others’.
• Break down large goals into smaller steps. Starting early and easing into resolutions makes sustaining them more achievable.
• Sharing isn’t submission. Sharing your goals can invite connection and support without needing external approval.
• Your journey, your timeline. Whether it’s writing a book or mastering a skill, find what truly brings you fulfillment.

Connect with Dr. Stacey Simmons
Visit her website here
Follow her on Instagram

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• Trauma is not just what happens to us but what we hold inside in the absence of empathetic support.
• Somatic Experiencing provides a gentle and embodied approach to healing, contrasting methods that retraumatize by forcing people to relive their experiences.
• The "wounded healer" archetype highlights the importance of therapists addressing their own trauma to support others effectively.
• Safe relationships are essential for working through trauma, including the echoes of betrayal that can show up in new interactions.
• Healing involves acknowledging trauma, processing it through embodied experiences, and integrating it into the past where it belongs.
• Somatic Experiencing has grown into a global movement, taught in over 40 countries, empowering countless practitioners to help others heal.
• Vulnerability and shared experiences can deepen understanding and foster greater empathy in the journey of healing

Dr. Peter Levine:

An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey | Other Books | Somatic Experiencing | Facebook | Instragram | LinkedIn | Youtube

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Building resilience in highly sensitive kids comes from connection, validation, and understanding—not from forcing them to "toughen up" or dismissing their struggles.

Sensitivity is a strength that brings creativity, empathy, and deep insight. These traits should be celebrated and nurtured rather than seen as weaknesses.

Parents who recognize their own sensitivity can better support their children by modeling self-compassion, emotional regulation, and healthy boundaries.

Balancing empathy with empowerment is key to supporting highly sensitive children. Encouraging problem-solving and independence helps them build confidence while feeling understood.

 

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• Overthinking can be a major barrier for adults with ADHD, but understanding its patterns—like thought loops and spirals—can help break free from inaction.
• Creativity thrives when overthinking is managed, allowing ADHDers to leverage their unique strengths without being trapped by perfectionism.
• The PAM Method (Pause, Affirm and Allow, Move) offers a simple, effective way to disrupt overthinking and take intentional steps forward.
• Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is common among ADHDers, but acknowledging and working through these feelings can pave the way for meaningful progress.
• Waiting for the "perfect moment" often leads to paralysis; launching imperfectly can be the key to growth and success.
• Anxiety often peaks within 90 seconds physiologically—beyond that, it’s our thoughts that perpetuate the distress, making mindset shifts a critical tool.
• Body doubling, even in the form of self-compassionate self-talk, can be a powerful way to stay focused and productive.
• Practical tools like scheduling tasks as calendar appointments rather than endless lists help ADHDers take actionable steps toward their goals.
• Vulnerability, self-acceptance, and affirmations are essential to overcoming procrastination and self-doubt, especially in high-pressure situations.
• Empowering ADHDers with actionable, evidence-based tools can transform perceived weaknesses into opportunities for success.

Follow Justin Gillespie

Instagram
Tiktok 
Listen to his podcast

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• Sensitivity in leadership is often masked due to societal expectations, especially for men, but embracing it can foster authentic connections and stronger teams.
• Forgiveness is not about excusing past behavior but about releasing yourself and others from the emotional weight of trauma.
• Sensitivity, when understood and harnessed, is a strength that can lead to deeper empathy, connection, and effective leadership.
• Removing the “mask” of toughness allows individuals to align with their true selves and connect more meaningfully with others.
• Coaching and therapy are powerful tools for identifying emotional blind spots and fostering personal and professional growth.
• Vulnerability in leadership and personal relationships creates space for genuine understanding and deeper trust.
• Generational trauma can shape behavior but can be broken through self-awareness, healing, and intentional actions.
• Cognitive behavioral therapy and mental health skills provide practical strategies to manage stress, reframe thoughts, and build resilience.
• Simple moments of connection, like acknowledging someone’s emotions or sharing personal truths, can have a profound impact on relationships.
• Embracing sensitivity in men challenges outdated stereotypes and encourages a healthier, more balanced view of masculinity.
• Forgiving others, even in challenging circumstances, can be a transformative act that leads to inner peace and emotional freedom.
• Trauma-informed leadership emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional well-being in professional settings.
• Personal healing journeys often begin with self-reflection and are supported by therapy, coaching, and intentional relationships.
• Sensitivity and resilience are not opposites; they coexist and complement each other in creating empowered individuals. 

Follow Tom Dutta 

Instagram 
Youtube
Listen to his podcast "The Quiet Warrior Show" 
 

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• Prioritizing Well-being and Boundaries
• Embracing Change in the Podcast
• The Power of Open Communication
• Imposter Syndrome and Moving Forward

Connect with Dr. Jeanne: LinkedIn | Instagram

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• Hashimoto's: A Complex Autoimmune Condition
• Symptoms May Appear Years Before Diagnosis
• Three Key Factors Behind Autoimmunity
• The Thyroid and Sensitivity Connection.
• Diet Plays a Major Role in Managing Hashimoto’s
• Environmental Toxins Impact Thyroid Health
• Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism Effects
• The Power of Nutritional Support
• Trauma and Generational Impact on Thyroid Disorders
• Comprehensive, Individualized Healing Strategies

Connect with Dr. Izabella Wentz - Website | Instagram 
 

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Sugar cravings can stem from not eating enough throughout the day.

Eating 'naked carbs' without protein can lead to increased sugar cravings.

Dopamine release from sugar can create a cycle of wanting more.

Gut health plays a crucial role in food cravings and overall well-being.

Highly sensitive people may experience stronger cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Gradual reduction of sugar may be more effective than going cold turkey for some individuals.

Adding nutrient-dense foods can help reduce sugar cravings naturally.

Understanding personal triggers and cravings is key to managing sugar intake.

Epigenetics can influence our relationship with food and cravings.

Mindfulness and self-compassion are important in dietary changes. Childhood food preferences can shape adult eating habits.

Sugar cravings can be managed with mindful eating strategies.

It's important to balance indulgences with nutritious foods during holidays.

Social settings can affect our eating behaviors and choices.

Self-compassion is key to maintaining a healthy relationship with food.

Listening to your body and its cues is essential for mindful eating.

Bringing healthy options to gatherings can help balance out indulgences.

Starting meals with fiber and protein can reduce sugar cravings.

It's okay to enjoy the foods you love in moderation.

Creating a balanced plate can help prevent overeating.

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Key Takeaways:

• Introduction to Fertility Journeys
• Personal Experiences with Acupuncture and Fertility
• Understanding Acupuncture's Role in Women's Health
• The Science Behind Acupuncture and Fertility
• The Connection Between Nervous System and Reproductive Health
• The Importance of Emotional Well-being in Fertility
• Integrating Acupuncture with Western Medicine
• Practical Tips for Enhancing Fertility
• Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning

Episode Links Michelle Oravitz:

Website | The Way of Fertility | Book Preview

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Key Takeaways

• Introduction to Ethics and Fairness
• Misconceptions About Ethics
• The Complexity of Ethical Decisions
• Navigating Fairness in Personal Experiences
• The Importance of Validation
• Empowerment and Control in Unfair Situations
• The Role of Values in Relationships
• Personal Experiences with Unfairness
• Empowering Yourself in Medical Situations
• Finding Ethical Support
• Understanding Morality and Projection
• The Impact of Past Experiences on Fairness
• Conclusion and Resources

Links to Malaka Mims:

Website | TikTok: @dropajewelwithmalaka | Instagram: @dropajewelwithmalaka | YouTube

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Key Takeaways:

• Introduction to Anxiety and the DSM Changes
• The Impact of Overdiagnosis on Society
• Understanding Healthy vs. Clinical Anxiety
• The Role of Exposure Therapy in Managing Anxiety
• The Benefits of Anxiety: Resilience and Connection
• Navigating Anxiety in Youth and Society
• The Importance of Acceptance and Vulnerability
• Resilience: Learning from Adversity
• The Role of Medication in Anxiety Management
• Preventive Mental Health Care: A New Approach
• Recognizing When to Seek Help
• Final Thoughts on Anxiety and Mental Health

Dr. David Rosmarin Links

Website | LinkedIn

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Key Takeaways:

• The Journey to Writing a Book
• Overcoming Personal Struggles
• The Power of Non-Thinking
• Understanding Thoughts vs. Thinking
• Experiencing Life Beyond Labels
• The Importance of Present Living
• Deprivation vs. Inspiration
• The Role of Highly Sensitive People
• Navigating Relationships as a HSP
• The Pause Method for Overthinking
• Emotional Processing and Resilience
• The Impact of Agency and Choice
• Unconditional Love and Support
• Finding Balance in Sensitivity
• Conclusion and Resources

JOSEPH NGUYEN

Website | Book: Don't Believe Everything You Think | Instagram | YouTube

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 Key Takeaways

• Medical Gaslighting and the Experience of Black Women.
• Challenges in Diagnosing Sarcoidosis.
• The Importance of Healthcare Advocacy.
• Taking Ownership of Your Health.
• Setting Boundaries as a Medical Provider.
• The Importance of Curiosity and Inquisitiveness.
• The Impact of Putting Yourself Last.
• Prioritizing Your Physical and Mental Health.
• The Importance of Listening to Your Body.
• The Journey to End-Stage Renal Disease.
• Prioritizing Self-Care and Enjoying Life.
• The Impact of Health Challenges on Mental Health.

Links to Melissa Holder

Girl Talk Podcast | Website

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Key Takeaways

• Andrea's Personal Story.
• Defining Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families.
• The Common Characteristics of Adult Children.
• Andrea's Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing.
• The Aversion to Boredom and Attraction to Chaos.
• The Fear of Abandonment in Adult Children.
• The Impact of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic.
• Challenges of Setting Boundaries with Alcoholic Parents.
• Creating a Supportive Community for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Andrea Ashley Links:

Website | Podcast | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

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Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Attachment Patterns
• Anxious, Avoidant, and Fearful Attachment Patterns
• Attachment Patterns and Highly Sensitive People
• Avoidance Patterns and the Search for External Validation
• Understanding Fantasy Bonds and Disorganized Relationships
• The Importance of Healing Attachment Wounds
• Building Secure Relationships through Feeling and Processing Emotions
• Expanding Your World with Multiple Secure Anchors

Links to Jessica Baum

Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love | Website | Instagram 

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Key Takeaways

• Defining Mental Load.
• Defining Mental Load in Long-Term Relationships
• The Impact of Imbalanced Mental Load.
• The Role of Highly Sensitive People in Carrying Mental Load.
• Balancing Narrative Roles to Reduce Mental Load.
• Understanding and Balancing Mental Load in Relationships.
• Exploring Gender Dynamics and Mental Load.
• Strategies for Balancing Mental Load.
• Creating Equitable Relationships.
• Effective Communication for Addressing Mental Load.

Links to Dr. Jessica Higgins:

Shifting Criticism Guide | Empowered Relationship Podcast 

Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

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Key Takeaways

• Background to creative writing and freelance journalism.
• Writing About Sensitive Topics as a highly sensitive person.
• Setting Ethical Boundaries as a Writer.
• Service Journalism: Informing and Helping Readers
• Becoming a Writer: Finding Your Passion and Targeting Publications
• Establishing a Reputation: From Pitches to Editor Assignments

Links to Ashley Broadwater:

Website | Instagram | Twitter | Portfolio | Resources for Writers and PR Professionals

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Key Takeaways:

• Dr. Robert Baric's Journey into Neurofeedback.
• Understanding Neurofeedback and What to Expect in the Initial Session.
• Targeted Conditions: ADHD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trauma, and Anxiety.
• The Process and Duration of Neurofeedback Treatment.
• Explaining Neurofeedback: Analogies and Reproducibility.
• Addressing Tinnitus and Challenging Conditions.
• TBI and the Brain's Ability to Adapt.
• The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries.
• Acute Concussion First Aid Kits.
• The Link Between TBIs and Suicide Rates.
• Addressing Nutritional Deficiencies and Using Neurofeedback.
• Timeline Limitations for Treating TBIs.
• Neurofeedback and Brainwave Frequencies.
• Neurofeedback for Highly Sensitive People.
• Practices for Individuals without Access to Neurofeedback.

Links to Dr. Robert Baric:

Website | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram

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Key Takeaways:

• ADHD in Relationships.
• Communication Challenges.
• ADHD Traits and Relationship Dynamics.
• Coping as a Couple.
• Effective Communication Strategies.
• Understanding and Supporting Each Other.
• Navigating communication and understanding in ADHD relationships.
• Mitigating burnout in relationships with ADHD.
• Leveraging the strengths of ADHD individuals in relationships.
• Managing time blindness in ADHD relationships.
• The benefits of ADHD in relationships.

Links for Dr. Jessica Stern:

Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Doctor Radio

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Key Moments:

• The Concept of the 'Should Life'
• Questioning Assumptions and Setting Boundaries.
• The Importance of Self-Care and Prioritizing.
• Delegating Tasks and Seeking Help.
• Moments of Transition and Reflection.
• Creating a Life Aligned with Your Values.
• The Challenges of Delegation for Single Parents.
• Self-Compassion and Rest.
• Curiosity and Tolerance for Imperfection.
• Doing Things for Yourself, Not to Please Others.
• Questioning and Rewriting the Rules.
• Letting Go of Perfectionism

Episode Links

Marni Battista: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

FREE Quiz Access: Description: Unlock the shocking truth about how your unique personality type is silently shaping your future.

Link: https://decodeyourdestinyquiz.com/

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Key Takeaways

• How does anxiety impact the skin?
• What is the biological process of how anxiety affects the skin?
• What ingredients to use and what to avoid.
• What is Rooibos and why is it so great for sensitive skin?
• What is double cleansing and why does it help?
• What about antioxidants, like vitamin C, and sensitive skin.
• Importance of night time replenishment.
• Taking care of your skin can be a form of self-care and can contribute to overall mental well-being.

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Key Takeaways

• Normalizing discussions about suicide.
• Reducing the stigma around suicide to encourage people to seek help.
• Highly sensitive people may have a deeper connection to the collective suffering and can play a significant role in the conversation.
• A grassroots approach to suicide prevention is necessary, focusing on understanding the root causes and providing support.
• The healing process for survivors.
• Fully feeling and processing emotions.
• The impact on the loved ones who stay behind.
• Supporting someone at risk of suicide..

Cherie Burton: Podcast | Instagram | Facebook

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Key Takeaways

• The Creation of Empaths through Encounters with Narcissists
• Clearing and Transmuting Energy for Healthy Connections
• Prioritizing Self-Care and Sovereignty
• Navigating Energy as an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person
• The Role of Intuition and the Body in Navigating Toxic Relationships
• Healing and Setting Healthy Boundaries as an Empath
• Responding Instead of Reacting
• Asking 'Is This Mine?'
• Conclusion and Resources

Bloom Post: Website | Instagram: @bloompostlove | Facebook

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Key Takeaways

• Setting the Foundation: What is Menopause and How Does it Affect the Gut?
• Understanding Perimenopause and its Early Signs
• The Importance of Adjusting Diet During Menopause
• Alternative Sources of Nutrients for Gut Health
• Protein Metabolism and Macronutrients
• Micronutrients and the Importance of Soy
• Cruciferous Vegetables and Bone Health
• Collagen Production and Dietary Considerations
• Practical Tips for a Healthy Perimenopause and Menopause Diet

Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo: Website | Instagram

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Key Takeaways 

• Jamie's Journey of Parenting a Child with ADHD.
• Strategies for Parents of Children with ADHD.
• Supporting Children's Big Emotions.
• Alternative Approaches to Discipline.
• Reframing ADHD.
• Neurodivergence and ADHD.
• Medication and Managing Symptoms.
• Advocating for Children with ADHD 

Jamie Copeland: Website| Instagram| Facebook

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Key Takeaways 

• How to cultivate Love and Joy.
• The Qualities of Highly Sensitive People.
• Navigating Societal Pressure for Men.
• The Importance of Self-Love and Setting Boundaries.
• Cultivating Self-Love through Yoga.
• Expressing the Depth of the Human Experience.
• Nurturing Assertiveness in Women.
• The Trap of Spiritual Bypassing.
• The Foundation of Boundaries: Worthiness and Compassion 

EPISODE LINKS: Zach Beach

IG, FB and Twitter: @zachbeachlove 
 

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Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

 Key Takeaways: 

• What do we mean by "Difficult Adult Children"?
• Recognizing and Addressing Mental Illness in Adult Children. 
• Setting Boundaries and Dealing with Guilt and Blame. 
• Support and Resources for Mothers of Difficult Adult Children. 
• Introduction to the Challenges Faced by Parents of Difficult Adult Children. 
• Navigating Boundaries and Emotional Blackmail. 
• Loneliness and the Importance of Finding Words to Communicate. 
• Challenges of Managing a Chaotic Household. 
• Gender Differences in Parenting and Cultural Expectations. 
• Recognizing the Structural Issues and Seeking Support. 

Episode Links:

Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children through Conflict and Change. 

Judith Smith

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Key Takeaways:

• Complex PTSD vs. PTSD and how Ayahuasca may help. 
• How Ayahuasca works. 
• How Ayahuasca can reduce emotional charge in trauma survivors. 
• Is it addictive? 
• Thoughts on integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life and developing healthy habits. 

Episode Links: 

Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder & Crisis 

Greg Wrenn: @gregjwrenn (IG) / Twitter: @GregWrenn 

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Key Takeaways

• Background to David's story.
• Being misdiagnosed and the effect this can have on recovery.
• Learning about alternative methods to trauma recovery.
• The Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) and how it helped David.
• Finding light at the end of the tunnel.
• Embarking on the forgiveness journey.
• A message to parents.

Episode Links:
The Heal Project | David Jacks Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

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Takeaways: 

• Difference Between Therapist, Psychologist, and Psychiatrist
• Types of Therapists and Their Specializations
• The Therapist's Experience in Therapy
• Challenges of Separating Personal and Professional Life
• Therapist's Reactions and Feelings Towards Clients 
• Curiosity About Therapists' Personal Lives 
• Therapists' Behavior Outside of Sessions

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Takeaways:

• How meditation helps shift the body from a state of stress to a relaxation.
• Should you be able to clear your mind and stop all thoughts?
• Breath work or mantras to focus the mind during meditation.
• Trauma-informed meditation and gratitude practices.
• What is Transcendental Meditation (TM)?
• Mantras and how to access these.
• How long should I meditate?
• Active meditation vs passive meditation.

Episode Links: 

Devon Pipars: Divine Meditation | WithinMeditation

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Takeaways:

• What is ADHD?.
• Unique strenghts and qualities of individuals with ADHD.
• Hyperfocus and ADHD.
• What is ADHD trauma?
• The use of medication for ADHD.
• Parenting a child with ADHD.
• How ADHD presents differently in women.
• How hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can impact symptom presentation.
• Societal expectations on women and the effect it has on ADHD.

Episode Links

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Takeaways:

• The need for authenticity in the mental health conversation. 
• Why vulnerability and self-reflection are key to personal growth. 
• Finding your resilience in Dave's authentic affirmations. 

Episode Links: 

Dave Tarnowski | Disappointing Affirmations Book 

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Takeaways

• Why the gut is often referred to as the second brain, its extensive role in the nervous system and its ability to communicate with the central nervous system.
• Why the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system, breaking down food, and producing neurotransmitters.
• Imbalances in the gut microbiome can lead to conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
• The low FODMAP diet can help alleviate symptoms of IBS by eliminating certain carbohydrates and gradually reintroducing them. 
• Why the FODMAP diet can be a beneficial short-term measure for alleviating gut-related symptoms & why this should not be a long term solution.
• Importance of movement and exercise in improving gut health and overall well-being.

Cathy Biase:

Cancer Canopy | Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | The Health Hub

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Takeaways

• What is Panic Disorder and what does it feel like to live with this on a daily basis.
• Why Dr. Jeanne refers to panic attacks as relapses.
• Why it's important to have a plan in place to cope with them.
• Having a medical team is crucial, but practical advice and support from others who understand the experience of panic disorder is also necessary.
• Managing triggers and symptoms.
• The Anxious Calm is a community for individuals with panic disorder to find support and learn how to live with their condition.
• Living a quality life with panic disorder involves celebrating small victories and finding ways to manage triggers and anxiety in daily life.

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Topics

• Dr. Levine's childhood experiences with trauma and how it shaped his interest in trauma healing.
• The journey to writing the book and the importance of sharing personal woundedness in trauma work.
• The Somatic Experiencing approach and the significance of embodied experiences in healing trauma.
• The significance of having a present and empathetic other to assist in the healing process.
• The difficulties of facing betrayal and the challenges of overcoming it.
• The power of reworking traumatic memories and the role of safe relationships in healing.
• The impact of Dr. Levine's work, the importance of vulnerability and shared humanity in creating a more compassionate world.

Dr. Peter Levine:

An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey | Other Books | Somatic Experiencing | Facebook | Instragram | LinkedIn | Youtube

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Takeaways

• Dating as an important practice to get to know and love yourself.
• Showing up as your best Self in relationships.
• Rebuilding Relationships and Self-Care
• Understanding Your Likes and Dislikes
• Finding Stillness and Being Playful
• Establishing Boundaries and Effective Communication
• Making Time for Yourself
• Engaging in Dialogue with Yourself
• The Impact of Self-Care on Relationships

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Chapters:

• The Supermom Identity
• Navigating Work-Life Balance
• Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing
• Being Present and Honest with Children
• Managing the Pressure of Being a Supermom
• Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
• The Mental Load of Motherhood
• Communication and Sharing the Mental Load
• Celebrating Empathy and Personal Growth

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Takeaways 

• Understanding Suicidal Ideation
• The Importance of Support and Connection
• Breaking the stigma around suicidal ideations and confronting myths
• Building a Supportive Tribe
• The importance of Self-Love and Inner Dialogue
• Personal Practices for Healing & finding life purpose
• Shifting to Positive Vibrations
• The Power of Forgiveness
• Normalizing Therapy and Seeking Help 

Pre-Order the Book 

FIND HELP : Psychology Today |Dr. Amelia Kelley | Crisis Line 

GINA CAVALIER: Website | Podcast | Documentary

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Takeaways:

• Defining Socializing as an HSP
• Different Approaches to Socializing
• Navigating Professional and Personal Socializing
• Balancing Extroversion and Introversion
• The Need for Decompression Time
• Coping Strategies for Socializing
• Recognizing Personal Limitations
• Finding Common Ground in Social Settings
• Deepening Conversations Beyond Small Talk
• Managing Overwhelm in Social Settings
• Creating Support Structures
• Challenging Social Norms and Expectations
• Checking in with Yourself in Social Settings
• Finding Social Solutions as an HSP
• The Importance of Unstructured Alone Time
• The Challenges of Socializing as an HSP

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Takeaways

• The importance of play and prioritizing activities that bring joy and relaxation.
• How cultural factors discourage play in adulthood.
• Neurochemical benefits of Play and how it contributes to neuroplasticity.
• How highly sensitive brains can benefit from Play.
• The effects of integrating Play in work environments.
• The different Play identities. 
• The four phases of flow.
• Why rest and recovery is essential in avoiding burnout and maintaining optimal brain function.

Acey Holmes Links

Ted Talk | Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Chapters:

• Introduction 
• The Difficulty of Making Friends as an Adult
• The Concept of Super Friends
• Secure Attachment and Empathy
• Setting Boundaries
• Challenges in Setting Boundaries
• Rewriting Relationship Contracts
• Entering Relationships with the Right Foundation
• Red Flags and Open-Mindedness
• Different Approaches to Friendship
• Number of Friends and Emotional Energy
• Nature vs Nurture in Socialization
• Parenting and Friendships

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

In part two of our Kate Anthony series on divorce we delve into:

02:00 Kids and divorce: How to do it right.

03:30 Navigating divorce with older or adult children.

11:00 Navigating divorce with young children.

17:00 Kate's book, what it offers and how the content can help you.

18:00 Kate's three tips for listeners contemplating divorce.

20:00 How to process your decision to divorce before acting on it.

22:00 Kate's website, book, and how to contact her.

KATE ANTHONY

Website | The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast | The D-Word Book

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

She joins us for a special two part series to talk about divorce, difficult decisions, and how to ensure your children remain healthy and happy.

Key Moments:

02:30 What led to Kate's inspiration to help other women navigate divorce.

05:00 How Kate decided divorce was right for her and what led to the ultimate decision.

08:11 Finding your inner voice reconnecting to the inner Self.

13:40 Divorce and finances: The fear & stress of what to do and how to manage it.

17:00 Financial abuse.

27:00 Finding happiness within yourself, reconnecting to Self, and rebuilding sense of Self.

28:30 The three components of happiness.

35:00 Clarifying questions to ask yourself when contemplating a divorce.

40:00 Healthy partnerships and relationships.

KATE ANTHONY

Website | The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast | The D-Word Book 

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Takeaways:

• Introduction 
• Discussion on Sensitivity and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
• Understanding Sensitivity and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
• The Spectrum of Sensitivity and Mental Health
•  Differentiating Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and High Sensation Seekers (HSSs)
•  Exploring the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Checklist
• Exploring the High Sensation Seeker (HSS) Checklist
• Balancing Sensitivity and High Sensation Seeking
• Individual Differences in Sensitivity and High Sensation Seeking
• ADHD and High Sensation Seeking
• Sensitivity Shaming and Masking
• Benefits of Being Highly Sensitive
• Understanding and Accepting Emotions
•  Setting Boundaries and Conflict Resolution

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

They discuss their interest in anxiety and sensitivity and the stigma surrounding these topics. They also explain the reasoning behind choosing the name 'The Sensitivity Doctors' for their podcast. 

Key Takeaways

• Introduction
• How Jeanne and Dr. Amelia Kelley Met
• Background and Expertise of Dr. Amelia Kelley
• Dr. Amelia Kelley's Journey to Becoming a Psychologist
• Interest in Anxiety and Sensitivity
• The Stigma Around Sensitivity and Anxiety
• Choosing the Name 'The Sensitivity Doctors'
• Expertise and Personal Experience with being and HSP and anxiety related issues
• Topics to be Covered in the Podcast
• Celebrating Small Victories

Episode Links

Dr. Amelia Kelley: Books | Website | Instagram

Dr. Jeanne Retief: Shop FIGGI Beauty | Anxiety Blog | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

The Sensitivity Doctors Podcast with Drs. Jeanne & Kelley.

Find out what led to this incredible collaboration and what we have in store for you.

Episode Links:

hello@figgibeauty.com | Shop Figgi Beauty | Anxiety Blog | Twitter | LinkedIn |  Instagram 

Dr. Amelia Kelley: Books | Website | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Takeaways

• Imposter syndrome can affect decision-making in business situations.
• Prepare for business meetings by setting clear goals and practicing your message.
• No is a complete sentence and does not require justification.
• Preparing for a Business Meeting
• Setting Boundaries in Business
• Coming Down from a Stressful Meeting

Dr. Amelia Kelley Links

Website / Book - Gaslighting Recovery for Women / Instagram

Jeanne Retief

Shop FIGGI Beauty / Blog / Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Takeaways

• Aesthetic treatments such as V-beam Perfecta, fractional laser, and BBL can effectively target redness, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation in sensitive skin.
• Sun protection is crucial before and after these treatments to prevent complications and ensure optimal results.
• Pain and downtime vary for each treatment, but they are generally well-tolerated.
• It is important to choose a qualified and experienced provider for these treatments to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• The necessity of these treatments depends on individual preferences and goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:58 Importance of Sun Protection

02:17 V-beam Perfecta

06:01 Pain and Downtime of V-beam Perfecta

10:20 Fractional Laser

13:46 Pain and Downtime of Fractional Laser

19:01 Microneedling vs. Laser

22:03 BBL (Broadband Light)

23:30 How BBL Works

25:39 Choosing the Right Treatment Provider

31:08 Considerations for Medications and Health Conditions

32:46 Safety of IPL/BBL

37:46 Do You Need Aesthetic Treatments?

39:06 The Basics of Skincare

40:17 Skincare Requires a Comprehensive Approach

41:12 Where to Find Dr. Abby

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Dr. Abigail Waldman: TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Website

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Takeaways

• CPTSD is a form of trauma that arises from repeated interpersonal trauma.
• Recognize the symptoms of CPTSD in yourself and others, such as hypervigilance, avoidance, and mistrust.
• Neurodiversity encompasses a range of brain functioning differences, including those related to trauma.
• Treatment options for PTSD and CPTSD include EMDR, brain spotting, and trauma-focused CBT.
• Psychoeducation and safe relationships are crucial in the treatment of trauma.

Dr. Amelia Kelley Links

Website / Book - Gaslighting Recovery for Women / Instagram

Jeanne Retief

Shop FIGGI Beauty / Blog / Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Takeaways

• Limiting beliefs can have a significant impact on our personal and professional lives, holding us back from reaching our full potential.
• Limiting beliefs are often shaped by our experiences, upbringing, and societal influences.
• Overcoming limiting beliefs requires recognizing and challenging the negative self-talk, reframing our mindset, and setting goals to achieve a desired future.
• Taking small steps and celebrating past successes can help build confidence and strength in overcoming limiting beliefs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:33 The Impact of Limiting Beliefs

02:17 Understanding Limiting Beliefs

04:22 The Origins of Limiting Beliefs

05:59 The Limiting Belief About Money

07:24 Overcoming the Money Limiting Belief

09:24 The Conflict Between Desire and Limiting Beliefs

10:37 Identifying the Voice of Limiting Beliefs

11:38 Taming the Gremlin

12:30 Visualizing the Desired Future

14:51 Achieving Peace and Security

16:12 Overcoming Fear and Worry

17:30 Giving Back and Setting Boundaries

18:48 Responding to the Gremlin

20:15 Building Confidence and Strength

21:56 Taking Small Steps Towards Goals

26:48 Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

31:00 Reflecting on Past Successes

32:06 Breaking Goals into Actionable Steps

33:01 The Importance of Small Changes

34:26 Finding Laura Mack

35:29 Closing Remarks

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop | Pinterest

Laura Mack: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Mimi Tallo (author of Raised by Wolves, Trapped by Demons) joins Jeanne to talk about her difficult upbringing filled with loss and abandonment and how this led to her later challenges in life. She talks about her experiences in choosing the wrong relationships, abusive partners and her eventual journey to sobriety and victory over the past.

Episode Key Moments:
00:00  Introduction

02:00  The beginning: Growing up in a difficult house.

08:00  Escaping the parental home through marriage - The pitfalls of "escape."

12:15  Mimi's second marriage and the persisting challenges of her upbringing and how this played into her future decisions.

15:15  A blast from the past.

19:30  The breaking point.

21:00  How Mimi acknowledged her problem with alcohol and started her journey to sobriety.

23:45  The good that comes after the storm - Where is Mimi now and where to reach out to her.

26:00 Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Mimi Tallo: Podcast | Book: Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons | YouTube

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Katie Godfrey, left school at the age of 13 without any qualifications due to being severely bullied. So much so, she tried to end her life. Today she is the owner of multiple successful business, a franchise and the recipient of over 18 awards in her business category. She is here to tell us her story and how she found strength in the most unlikeliest of ways.

Episode Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction

03:30  Why Katie left school at 13 and the background to her history with severe bullying.

06:24  Katie's relationship with education.

09:12  Katie's attempts on her life and how she rose from the ashes.

11:41  How did modelling serve to build up Katie's confidence and put her on the path to building her career?

14:35  How did Katie get started with her first business at the age of 15?

16:56  Anxieties Katie had to deal with in opening her first business and navigating the business team environment.

18:00  How did Katie teach herself to be more comfortable amongst a group of women despite her bullying history?

19:39  The smartest business decision Katie ever made.

20:41  How did Katie finance her businesses? What financial start-up advice does she have for other prospective business owners?

26:03  Where to find Katie.

27:00  Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop
Katie Godfrey:  Instagram | Podcast | Website | Katie Goal Planner

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Tanya-Mari Dube (show host, motivational speaker, published author, and online educator), joins Jeanne today to talk about the challenges of being raised by a narcissistic mother. She details her experiences in the foster care system, how the narcissistic abuse shaped her romantic relationships and the healing programme she offers to others like her. An episode not to miss!

Episode Key Moments:

00:00  Introduction

03:30  Background to Tanya-Marie's early childhood and journey in the Foster care system.

06:42  How did Tanya-Marie realize that she had been raised by a narcissistic mother and had suffered narcissistic abuse?

10:22  Gaslighting, rewriting history and harsh criticisms from the narcissistic abuser.

13:00  Where did the anger go once Tanya-Marie's mother passed away?

17:26  How did her experiences with a narcissistic mother impact Tanya-Marie's parenting?

20:18  Controlling your anger issues as a survivor of narcissistic abuse.

23:30  The fear of having kids and not being able to be a good mother.

28:04  What is RISE and how does it help survivors of narcissistic abuse?

35:00  How to know if you are dealing with a narcissist or narcissistic abuse?

40:00  Where to find Tanya-Marie.

41:00  Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Tanya-Marie Dube: Linktree | Facebook | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Jeanne finally talks about the prolonged sexual abuse she suffered from her grandfather, who lived on the family property. She takes us inside her journey, what is was like to continue living with her abuser, the impact it still has on her life, how it impacts her parenting, and why she is speaking about this now. 

Episode Key Moments

00:00  Intro

03:00 Why this episode is being released now?

04:50  What was the history and background that led to the "perfect predator opportunity"

06:18  Jeanne's relationship with her grandfather explained.

07:28  The day it all changed.

10:00 Why the abuse continued.

11:20  How this impacted Jeanne's childhood and relationships with her peers.

14:08  How it starting impacting Jeanne's extra mural achievements and personality.

18:30  The day Jeanne "told"

22:00  Jeanne's final words and moments with her grandfather

24:00  How her abuse impacted her first romantic encounter.

25:30  Jeanne's difficulties post-partum and in raising her daughter.

27:00  Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Episode Links: Dr. Dana Anderson Episode

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Thank you to the Provoking Prosperity Podcast for sharing this episode with us!

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Miranda Mitchell: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Podcast

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction

02:50 What I wish I knew about skincare in my 20s.

04:30 First big change Jeanne made - Makeup removing routine and products.

08:13 Second big change - What Jeanne learned about antiaging products and her sensitive skin.

14:30 Third big change - Essential oils.

18:00 Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

Episode Resources: Double Cleanse Blog Post | Double Cleanse Podcast Ep

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments

00:00 Is petrolatum, Vaseline, petroleum jelly and mineral oil all the same?

04:30 How does petroleum jelly work? Why is it so good for the skin?

06:00 Scientific evidence supporting the benefits of petroleum jelly as a moisturizer.

07:27 Issues caused with the name, petroleum jelly, and why this scares us.

09:50 Why do we believe that we are actually putting pure crude oil on your skin?

10:37 Are we putting crude oil on our skin if we use petroleum jelly?

13:00 Safety regulations and precautions to ensure the safety of petroleum jelly.

15:15 The high likelihood that we are using petroleum jelly in some form through our skincare.

16:18 Why the replacement options to petroleum jelly are less effective and other issues associated with alternatives.

19:20 What is a carcinogen? Is petroleum jelly a carcinogen?

21:48 Does petroleum jelly cause breakouts and is it comedogenic?

26:00 What is Milia and does petroleum jelly cause it?

28:07 Is it safe to use petroleum jelly?

29:00 Dr. Spierings' book.

29:17 Conclusion

Episode Links

Dr. Natalia Spierings: Website | Book | Instagram 

Dr. Jeanne Retief:  Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction.

01:43 History and background to Jeanne's challenges with Self-Acceptance.

03:23 Using an unhealthy relationship with food as a coping mechanism.

04:10 Having a baby and how this impacted the journey.

05:49 The turning point.

08:07 The biggest obstacles Jeanne faced.

09:00 Jeanne's obsessions with her weight.

10:45 The three core values Jeanne identified and that she TRIES to live by.

11:21 The first core value.

15:33 Value number 2.

18:00 Value number 3.

22:22 Conclusion

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction.

00:45 The trauma response.

09:15 Difficulties with setting boundaries.

12:58 The thriving techniques and difficulties in the journey of healing.

17:05 What Dr. Kelly recommends we do daily to stay in a good space.

18:30 Where can you find Dr. Kelly

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelly: Website | Book - Gaslighting Recovery for Women | Instagram

Jeanne Retief: Shop FIGGI Beauty | Blog | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction

04:30 What is gaslighting and what is it NOT?

07:15 Are gaslighters always motivated by power?

11:12 What is a trauma bond and why do gaslighters create this?

14:00 The 7 types of gaslighting / gaslighters.

22:52 What are the ACE and Trauma Bond question lists features in Dr. Kelly's new book.

27:12 The stages of gaslighting.

34:12 End of PART 1 - Tune in NEXT WEEK

Dr. Amelia Kelly Links

Website / Book - Gaslighting Recovery for Women / Instagram

Jeanne Retief

Shop FIGGI Beauty / Blog / Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction

02:30 What happened on the day of the fire? What caused it?

09:24 The aftermath and assessing the damage.

10:28 On NOT feeling grateful.

11:24 How society has taught us how to offer support and skim over harsh emotions.

12:15 Keeping gratitude in your heart but focus on feeling your feelings.

15:14 Why frustration and feeling anger makes gratitude so much sweeter.

17:30 Conclusion

Dr. Jeanne Retief Links

Shop FIGGI Beauty | Blog | Instagram 

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key moments in the episode:

00:00 Introduction

02:56 What is Face Yoga?

05:51 Is this going to get rid of my wrinkles? Is there a difference between wrinkles and expression lines?

07:41 Exercises and techniques for forehead wrinkles.

13:23 Can you do Face Yoga if you've had Botox?

14:12 Does Face Yoga have the same effect as Botox?

16:33 Face Yoga exercises for droop eyes, crows feet, and puffy eyes.

19:35 Exercises for lifting the cheeks and reducing wrinkles around the mouth.

22:20 Face Yoga for the neck area: Reducing wrinkles and tightening the skin around the neck and under the chin.

25:02 How is facial massage beneficial for me, and how to do it?

28:55 Acupressure for the face: Why does it work and how to do it?

32:13 Danielle's story and history of illness, why Face Yoga and what led to this?

41:00 Conclusion

Links to Danielle Collins: Website | Book & Skincare | Podcast | Youtube Channel

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Shop | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Jeanne takes you through her recent journey with burnout. In her own voice she gives a real-time, raw account of what it feels like to be burnt out and suffer from emotional fatigue. This episode is not for sensitive listeners.

Key Moments in the Episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:46 Background to the content in this episode and what led to it.

04:50 Why Jeanne is frustrated with the Self-Help environment in the context of anxiety relapses and/or burnout.

06:22 How the stress of building something new and the entrepreneurial space contributes to this moment.

08:00 A description of how Jeanne feels in this moment and the symptoms thereof.

11:20 What led to this relapse?

12:30 The loss of Jeanne's identity and coming to terms with what her life looked like post her human right career.

21:15 How life happens and how this affects your journey.

30:30 Dealing with feelings of shame, guilt and self-criticism.

30:48 Conclusion

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments In Episode:

00:00 Introduction

02:55 Micro-organisms in your skincare: What are they, how do they grow and multiply?

05:00 Microorganisms and water.

06:04 How Ph affects the growth of micro-organisms

08:25 Oxygen and micro-organisms

09:10 Introducing bacteria into our skincare products.

09:57 How temperature humidity, sunlight and oxygen contribute to micro-organisms growth.

11:40 Why do we fear preservatives? Why use these when we can use natural preservatives?

14:40 Skincare packaging and how this determines the type of preservative needed.

19:30 What types of micro-organisms can grow in your skincare?

19:48 So, do you need preservatives in your skincare?

20:45 Conclusion

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key moments in the episode:

00:00  Introduction

01:57  Doubting your reality and how this affects you later in life: How to help yourself out of this situation?

04:43  What if you are indebted to the narcissist i.e. favors they did for you, they supported you through a tough time etc.?

06:47  How to deal with boundary setting and the narcissist pulling you back into their web.

13:07 The after effects of narcissistic abuse: How to heal from your past traumas, deal with triggers, and develop self-love.

17:27  Is it possible to set boundaries with a narcissist?

19:55  When is it acceptable to break off the relationship with a narcissist?

22:22  Chelsey's book. If Only I'd Known: How To Outsmart Narcissists, Set Guilt-Free Boundaries & Create Unshakable Self-Worth.

24:45 Where to but the book and how to book and appointment with Chesley.

25:50  What Chelsey does on the daily to live her best life.

26:33 Conslusion

Links for the Episode

Chelsey Brooke Cole: Website | Book Appointment | Instagram | Facebook | Book

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key moments in the episode:

00:00  Introduction

02:14  What is a narcissist?

05:11  Is narcissism a diagnosable personality trait?

08:20  Types of narcissists and scales of narcissism.

12:30 Are the words "narcissist" and "gas lighting" overused in our society?

14:40  Emotional manipulation and gas lighting perpetrated by a narcissist.

18:50  What can we do to not doubt your reality, recognizing your being gas lit and that you are dealing with a narcissist?

21:30  The dangers of defending yourself against a narcissist

21:45 End of Part 1

Links for the Episode

Chelsey Brooke Cole: Website | Book Appointment | Instagram | Facebook | Book

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments in Episode:

00:00 Introduction

01:49 Why children need a skincare routine? Do they need a facial skincare routine?

03:07  Environmental elements that affect our kids' skincare.

04:30 Jeanne's opinion on skincare for kids available on the market.

05:45 The evening routine: Bath time, facial care, and body care.

14:16 Special rituals during the week: Extra TLC for the problem areas.

15:15 How to look after your children's skin on pool days.

16:50 Jeanne's ultimate suncare tips for beach, pool and Summer days.

20:44 Conclusion

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments in the Episode:

00:00  Introduction.

02:00  The over-use of advice toward "setting boundaries."

03:30  How did Eileen decide to dedicate her life to helping others with boundaries?

07:40  Do we really still lack boundaries?

09:40  What are the different types of boundaries?

12:30 Emotional boundaries and narcissistic people.

14:21  How to set a boundary, why you use a preface and how to use a preface?

16:14 Other boundaries: Material, financial, conversational, mental, and physical boundaries.

18:40  How do you keep re-enforcing boundaries if the initial setting of the boundary was so difficult and emotionally taxing?

25:05 Experiencing verbal abuse when setting boundaries.

28:30  Experiencing gas-lighting while stating the preface to your boundary.

35:05  Setting boundaries when you cannot set physical boundaries or when you live with the person?

37:20  Eileen's daily wellness tip and where to find Eileen.

39:15  Conclusion

Links

Eileen March: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Work With Eileen

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key moments in the episode:

00:00  Introduction

01:33  Are the FIGGI skincare products cruelty-free?

04:14  Why is it important that the FIGGI skincare line is essential-oil free?

06:33  Why is it important the FIGGI skincare does not contain fruit or exotic plant extracts?

08:42  Why is there Rooibos in all the FIGGI skincare products and what is it?

11:14  Are FIGGI beauty products vegan?

11:26  Are the FIGGI beauty products free of artificial colourtants?

12:10  Why does the FIGGI Antioxidant Enriched Day Cream not contain SPF?

16:14 Why did Jeanne go from human rights to skincare - how did this happen?

17:08  Are there more FIGGI products in the works?

17:48  Conclusion

Links to episodes mentioned:

Rooibos Skin And Health Superstar with Dr. Mariska Lilly

The Birth of FIGGI - How Jeanne went from human rights to skincare.

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key moments in the episode:

00:00 Introduction

00:45 Who is Gina Cavalier, the Liberated Healer?

04:45 What is a chakra?

08:35  What are the different types of chakras and what energy is each on related to?

08:45  The root chakra.

11:30  The sacral chakra.

13:45  Solar plexus chakra.

19:40  Heart chakra.

24:12  Throat chakra.

26:48  Third eye chakra.

31:52  Crown chakra.

32:47  How do we know we need to balance our chakras and how often should we be doing it?

34:55 What is "running your energy" and how do we do it?

37:40  How to reach Gina?

38:00 Conclusion

Links mentioned in the episode

Gina Cavlier: Website  |  The Liberated Healer Podcast  |  20 minute energy meditation  |  Chakra Chart | YouTube

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Key Moments:

00:00  Introduction

01:15  Personal journey with the Panic Disorder diagnosis

01:56  Misconceptions related to the diagnosis of the anxiety disorder

06:00  Difference between stress and anxiety disorders - Good vs bad stress

08:40 What an anxiety disorder feels like

10:15  Differences between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder

10:45  My panic attack triggers /  what happens to me when I am having a panic attack

12:55 Other sensations that come with a panic attack

14:20 How my panic disorder affects my daily life - What happens after the panic attack or on a daily basis?

16:20  Migraines

18:32  Hypochondria 

21:08  Digestive issues

22:50  Skin reactions and sensitivity

24:40  Insomnia

27:53  Fears that you start to develop

31:06  Anti-social behavior or seclusion

33:20 Relapses

33:55  The change that made the biggest impact on my healing journey

34:24  Conclusion

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

00:00 Introduction.

02:00 The overcrowded supplement space and why its so confusing to understand if you should or should not take a supplement.

02:30 Is it true that vitamins are just expensive urine? Do we really need supplements?

04:25 How do I know what my body needs, or does not need? Do I even have a deficiency?

08:17 What is the difference between food supplements, vitamins and minerals?

10:45 Are there certain vitamins and minerals that you cannot get enough of in your diet?

12:25 Interactions between your supplements and other medications you take.

12:53 What is evening primrose oil and how can it help you? Are there precautions to taking it?

15:05 What is endometriosis?

18:00 Should we be taking calcium after a certain age, when we breastfeed or after having kids?

21:20 What are the different forms of calcium and do the different forms have different side-effects, like constipation?

22:50 Do you have to take calcium with Vitamin D? Is Vitamin D really a hormone?

27:00 Why is tumeric/curcumin a good supplement to take? Is it for everyone?

30:15 What are good and reliable vitamin brands?

33:24 One thing Dr. Gandhi does on the daily to live her best life.

34:09 Where to find Dr. Gandhi and how to make an appointment with her.

35:45 Conclusion

Dr. Bindiya Gandhi: Website | Instagram | Reset Renew Revive with Dr. Bindiya Gandhi

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

00:00 - Introduction.

 00:58 - Myth 1: Are natural skincare ingredients better than synthetic? Jeanne explains what occurs in natural ingredients and how these can influence our skin routine.

07:29 - Myth 2: Is hyaluronic acid the holy grail for hydration? The answer may surprise you!

09:43 - Myth 3: We have to be extremely gentle with our skin and only was with our fingertips.

10:37 - Myth 4: Sunscreen blocks vitamin D.

12:24 - Myth 5: You have to remove dead surface skin.

14:14 - Myth 6: The body can handle different and/or harsher skincare practices than the face, neck and chest.

16:06 - Myth 7: We cleanse our skin to free or clear it from bacteria.

18:27 - Myth 8: Sleep does not affect your skin.

19:08 - Conclusion

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Episode Key Moments:

[00:20] Introduction

[03:02] Why don't we talk about bone health enough and why is it important?

[05:40] Bone health, pregnancy, breastfeeding and post-breastfeeding.

[06:59] Must you take vitamin D with calcium? What does vitamin D do?

[08:23] Tests for bone health: When to do them, how to intervene with osteoporosis.

[09:53] Cardio vascular disease in women: Why is it important? Why do we need to talk about it more?

[14:15] What specific episodes or diseases are we talking about when we talk about cardiovascular disease in women?

[16:33] Signs of cardio vascular problem: What symptoms and signs should we be aware of?

[21:18] Internal medicine issues for women and why we don't talk about it enough?

[25:14] What an internist does and what diseases they are focused on.

[26:57] What Dr. Krockover does on the daily to live her best life.

[27:23] Beyond the Paper Gown Podcast, and where to find Dr. Krocover.

Guest Details:

Dr. Mitzi Krockover: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Beyond the Paper Gown Podcast

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Episode Key Moments:

[00:00] Introduction

[03:55] What is burnout? What are the different stages of burnout?

[07:18] How our environments and lives contribute to burnout.

[08:36] The four types of burnout.

[09:38] Avery's story and how she bid farewell to Heather.

[16:54] The moment that helped Avery accept her diagnosis.

[20:00] What are the symptoms of burnout?

[23:54] Burnout and a short fuse - Noticing a shorter temper.

[25:44] Can you heal from burnout and what does help look like?

[30:00] Who are the right people to help you and how to find them?

[32:00] The difference between an anxiety disorder and burnout. 

[33:20] What about people that are not normally stressed - can they experience burnout?

[35:26] What Avery does on the daily to live her best life.

[36:26] Where to find Avery.

Guest Details:

Avery Thatcher: Website | The Flow State App | Instagram

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Episode Key Moments:

[00:00] Introduction

[00:45] Why you need a beautifully clean skin and Jeanne's golden skincare rule.

[03:27] Why is there so much confusing advice on cleansing? How do we navigate this with sensitive skin?

[05:40] What is double cleansing? How does it work?

[07:53] Why do I need two separate cleansers? Why can't I use the same cleanser twice?

[09:37] How do we double cleanse?

[13:06] Why is the FIGGI Beauty Double Cleanse Duo unique?

[15:03] What has double cleansing done for Jeanne's dry and sensitive skin?

[16:07] Conclusion.

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Episode Key Moments:

[00:20] Introduction

[02:50] Extra stressors in modern parenting and the overwhelming how-to advice that adds to the pressure.

[03:47] The anxiety and stressors placed on our children and how this affects their emotional wellbeing.

[05:28] Why Jenn chose this path and what was her breaking point that led her on this path of coaching parents.

[11:43] Parenting within our unique situations like mental illnesses and high-stress jobs.

[17:35] Should we be honest with our kids about how we are feeling?

[19:52] How to discipline our kids without making them anxious about what they did wrong.

[25:28] How to see discipline through when you're ready to give up.

[26:37] How to raise healthily balanced children when we can't always lead by example.

[31:00] Get in touch with Jenn.

Guest Details:

Jennifer Abbatiello: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Book A Call with Jenn

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Jeanne has been in the entrepreneurial space for over a decade, and she still holds true to these valuable lessons she learned from the leaders that shaped her into the businesswoman she is today. Not all of these experiences were positive fairy tales, and she had many days when she came home crying and dreading the fact that she needed to go back to “that place” tomorrow. However, she's learned from this. Some of these lessons were extremely hard, but this did not make them any less effective.

Here are the 5 most significant lessons she's learned from previous bosses and other leaders, good and bad, who she worked for and with in her career.

Links and Information

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Blog | My FIGGI Life Podcast | Instagram

Blog post: 5 Leadership Lessons I Learned From Previous Bosses

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Angie explains that intuitive eating is the most important concept we can incorporate into our diets. She also stresses the importance of consuming all our food groups and maintaining a healthy moderation in all things. Angie shares her takes on the Keto diet and cutting out food groups from our diets.

She explains what we should be avoiding in our diets and why, while still stressing that a balanced diets with different food sources remains key.

Links and Follows

Angie Gallagher: Coaching Programme | Website | Instagram | TikTok

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Podcast | My FIGGI Life Blog | Instagram | Facebook

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

This entails an explanation of free radicals (what they are and why they are harmful to our skin), environmental stressors, and what on earth it means when skincare products are dubbed free radical scavengers.

She also explains why the FIGGI Nurture the Goddess Antioxidant Enriched Day Cream contains unique antioxidants and how this can help increase or boost the efficacy of your SPF.

Jeanne shares her favourite antioxidant ingredients.

Links to use:

Dr. Mariska Lilly Podcast Episode: Rooibos Skin & Health Superstar

Blog Post on Rooibos Benefits

FIGGI Nurture the Goddess Antioxidant Enriched Day Cream

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Skincare Shop | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Hilke goes into detail about Hatha, Nidra and Yin styles of yoga and talks about the benefits this can have on stress and anxiety. Jeanne also explains how she integrates yoga into her routine.

Links and Follows:

Hilke Oskam: Instagram

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Blog | My FIGGI Life Podcast | Instagram | Facebook

Blog Post: Meditation For Overthinkers Like Me

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

She explores key questions, asking whether her spiritual beliefs makes her lesser than others,  a bad mother, a lousy wife, or a bad friend? Does it take away from her life’s journey, her highs and lows, her joys and sorrows?

Join Jeanne as she gives a view into her spiritual life, not in an effort to explain how she indulges in her spirituality, to defend it, or to convince you to see things her way. It’s more of an ode to others like her who may feel the same and are all too familiar with being the lonely oasis in the desert, surrounded by perfect believers. Those who know what it feels like to be secretly (and sometimes not-so-secretly) judged for their lack of religion. 

Links and Information:

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Blog | My FIGGI Life Podcast | Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Cheryl gives tips on a good sensitive skincare routine, do's and don'ts, and the importance of a healthy skin barrier. She explains how to identify a damaged skin barrier and steps to take to heal it. She delves further into other skincare favorites like exfoliation, skincare influencers, and lifestyle. She gives a unique and insightful view into sensitive skincare.

Links and Information:

Cheryl Hazen RN: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Renu Med Spa

Jeanne Retief: FIGGI Beauty Shop | My FIGGI Life Blog | My FIGGI Life Podcast | Instagram

Podcast Episode: Did my skincare stop working?

FIGGI Sensi-Soul Regimen for dry, sensitive skin

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Jeanne explains step-by-step what she does when her skin is going through a sensitivity flare up. These are not the usual tips and pointers. Tune in!

Links and Information:

Benefits of Rooibos

FIGGI Sensi-Soul Regimen for dry, sensitive skin

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Jeanne asks Dr. Deb your burning questions on turning 40. Together the explore hormonal changes that occur during this time, changes in our bodies, emotions and sleeping patterns. Dr. Deb also explains perimenopause and what the signs are that can indicate a start to this.

Jeanne, as many  women in their late thirties have burning questions about what they can expect  from their bodies in the next decade and Dr. Deb empathically and expertly explains all we need to know.

For more information:

Dr. Debra Muth: Podcast | Instagram | Serenity Health Centre | Facebook

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Shop FIGGI Skincare

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

And like Jeanne, you probably keep finding yourself in situations where you're making friends with the wrong people, you're entering the wrong types of relationships, you're attracting the wrong types of relationships. Each time of course you think it's completely different. And then when it eventually implodes, it's so clear. All of the similarities become so clear. It has been a really difficult thing for Jeanne to deal with the Narcissists in her life, because it usually starts from a young age, and it's usually somebody close to you that acts this way.

Jeanne explores the emotional impact narcissists have had on her life, the consequences of gaslighting, and the power of finding her silent strength.

Follow Jeanne on Instagram

Subscribe to the FIGGI Life.

Shop the FIGGI Sensi-Soul Skincare Regimen for dry and sensitive skin.

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

She also speaks to Jeanne about her panic disorder and how breathing techniques can help with panic attacks. One of the most significant steps in Jeanne's recovery journey was "belly-breathing." Ashley explains why this concept has been miscommunicated to patients and why we should really be practicing diaphragmatic breathing. She explains what this is, how to do it, and what the benefits are of doing it.

Ashley shares various breathing techniques and concepts in this episode with a step-by-step explanation.

EPISODE LINKS:

Ashley Kumar:  Instagram

Follow FIGGI on Instagram.

Shop now! The FIGGI Beauty Sensi-Soul Skincare Regimen for dry and sensitive skin is on sale now. 

Subscribe to the FIGGI newsletter for the latest blog posts, podcast episodes and FIGGI Beauty News.

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

We learn how to deal with the curve balls live gives us, that we all make sometimes gruesome mistakes, and how this can lead to a fulfilling and emotionally liberated life.

EPISODE LINKS:

Melissa Trumble: Website  |  The Big Book of Bad Ideas  | Instagram

Follow FIGGI on Instagram.

Shop now! The FIGGI Beauty Sensi-Soul Skincare Regimen for dry and sensitive skin is on sale now. 

Subscribe to the FIGGI newsletter for the latest blog posts, podcast episodes and FIGGI Beauty News.

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Adi presents an honest picture of what it means to be a high-achieving woman in the tech industry, how that coincides with her duties as a mom, and how her view of success has changed.

EPISODE LINKS:

Adi Mazor Kario: Website | LinkedIn  | Podcast

Shop the FIGGI Beauty Sensi-Soul Regimen now.

Subscribe to the FIGGI newsletter for the latest blog posts, podcast episodes and FIGGI Beauty news.

Follow us on Instagram.

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

They discuss the reasons why children are so vulnerable to this type of abuse and Dr. Anderson educates us on the warning signs we can look out for. Importantly, Dr. Anderson shares that we need to change our mindset about who the perpetrators of these crimes are, since it is most often trusted relatives, or loved ones.

Dr. Anderson shares support and parenting tips to helps victims, survivors, and parents.

EPISODE LINKS:

Dr. Dana Anderson: Website  |  Instagram  |  TikTok

My FIGGI Life Episode Referrals: What Is Panic Disorder?  How To Support A Loved One With Panic Disorder.

Shop FIGGI Beauty now. FIGGI Sensi-Soul Regimen for dry and sensitive skin is on sale in the US now.

Subscribe to the FIGGI newsletter to receive the latest blog posts, podcast episodes and FIGGI Beauty news.

Follow us on Instagram

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Jeanne explains how the Sensi-Soul Range is made to pamper sensitive skin without upsetting its delicate balance. She talks about the difficulty in finding a skincare routine for dry and sensitive skin and the limited options that are available. FIGGI aims to bring back the luxury experience for those like Jeanne, with dry and sensitive skin.

The FIGGI Sensi-Soul range is discussed with an in-depth breakdown of each of the products in the Sensi-Soul Regimen. From the Double Cleanse to the day and night creams that are changing the sensitive skincare game. All the products are fragrance free, essential oils free, and vegan.

SHOP NOW.

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Jeanne gets candid about what it really takes to launch a skincare line. She talks openly about the fear we all feel in launching a new business venture and lays to rest the pressure that we feel to be forever confident in these situations. She shares what it has taken to get here, her fear of failure, and her inner doubts.

She talks about the snowball thoughts that overtake the mind when you are on the precipice of finding out if your hard work is worth it or not. Will it pay off or crash and burn? These are feelings that are normal to go through when you have invested so much but that we are often not told about by business coaches and self-help mentors. Instead we are conditioned to be confident, to not doubt and only cling to blind belief that it will, in fact, be a success.

Jeanne mentioned the first My FIGGI Life Podcast episode: The Birth of FIGGI.

Shop FIGGI Beauty Skincare Now!

Follow Jeanne: LinkedIn   Instagram   TikTok   Facebook   Pinterest   Website

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

Hof gets candid about the difficulties, how he dealt with the diagnosis, and how he supports Jeanne while still taking care of his own health and happiness.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode in no way prescribes any medical advice, intervention or medication advice. You must speak to your mental healthcare provider and be properly diagnosed. Follow their guidance and instructions. Listen to this episode only as a guide and view into Jeanne's personal journey with an anxiety disorder.

Follow Jeanne on Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn | Pinterest 

Shop FIGGI Beauty Skincare Now!

Subscribe to FIGGI to be notified of all the latest blog posts, podcast episodes, and FIGGI Beauty news.

For more information on Hof Retief and BioRugged: Website | LinkedIn

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram 

The episode explores how we see and interact with Failure in our lives. Sonia draws on the important differences between winning and losing, failure and achievement, and how these confusing views we have of the latter impact our journey with Failure.

Find Sonia Teles Fernandes on Twitter, LinkedIn, and online.

Shop FIGGI Beauty Skincare Now!

Follow Jeanne on Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedIn

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram