Dear Dr. Charryse

In this episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, the conversation explores body grief, the emotional experience of grieving a former version of your body as it changes through aging, childbirth, illness, injury, perimenopause, weight changes, or recovery. Body grief differs from body distortion because it acknowledges that a real physical change has occurred and recognizes the emotions connected to that loss...

In this episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson welcomes Dr. Kelly Flanagan, licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, international speaker, and concierge coach, to explore how emotional triggers shape our relationships and influence the way we respond to conflict. Drawing from his USA Today bestselling book, The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with...

On this powerful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson welcomes Jenifer Ortiz, a licensed social worker, speaker, content creator, flight attendant, and host of the She Roars Podcast, for an honest conversation about trauma, people-pleasing, identity, faith, and the journey from survival mode to authentic living. Drawing from her personal experiences and 12 years of working with...

On this empowering episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson welcomes Juliana Vocca, a registered dietitian and founder of Prime Women Nutrition, for an essential conversation about nutrition, perimenopause, menopause, and the changes women experience during midlife. As women move through perimenopause and menopause, nutritional needs and body composition can change. Juliana explains...

On this insightful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson sits down with Keith Crossley, a speaker, author, coach, and spiritual teacher whose work explores the psychology of suffering, emotional healing, relationships, and human transformation. After building and losing a multimillion-dollar business, Keith began a deeply personal search to understand the roots of suffering. His...

On this transformative episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson sits down with Dr. Mini Rattu, a licensed clinical psychologist, executive wellness coach, and nervous system and leadership expert, for a powerful conversation about burnout, achievement, self-worth, and what it truly takes to create sustainable success. As the founder of UNSTUCK™, Dr. Mini helps high-achieving profess...

On this empowering episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson sits down with Lindsay Simone, FNP-C, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Simone Medical, for a revealing conversation about perimenopause, women's healthcare, hormone optimization, and why “normal” lab results do not always mean a patient is truly healthy. Lindsay brings a root-cause, patient-cen...

On this thought-provoking episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson sits down with Jordan A. Y. Smith, professor, poet, filmmaker, mental health advocate, and Executive Director of the Always Be Kind Way Foundation, for a powerful conversation about values, identity, relationships, and making choices that reflect who we truly want to be. Jordan Smith brings a unique perspective shape...

On this powerful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson sits down with Dr. Prudence Hall, a Los Angeles based gynecologist and leading authority on menopause and holistic hormonal health, for an eye opening conversation about hormones, aging, stress, and women's health. Traditionally trained as a gynecologist and surgeon, Dr. Hall transitioned into integrative and regenerative...

On this powerful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson sits down with entrepreneur, top-rated podcast host, and TEDx speaker Rachel Medina to unpack the hidden costs of success and what happens when achievement comes at the expense of peace. Rachel shares her journey from scaling a remote marketing and media business to consistent six-figure months and generating millions in reve...

On this eye-opening episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson welcomes Dr. Joleen Cowan, a high-performance strategist who helps businesses and leaders recognize when performance expectations no longer align with human capacity. Together, they challenge the idea that burnout is simply an individual's failure to manage stress. Dr. Cowan explains why burnout is often systemic, part...

On this powerful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson welcomes Dr. Judith A. Swack, a biochemist, immunologist, bestselling author, mind-body healer, and pioneer in Energy Psychology, for a transformative conversation about trauma and the mind-body connection. Dr. Swack explains why understanding trauma intellectually doesn't always stop the body from reacting as if the dang...

On this important episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse Johnson welcomes entrepreneur, leader, and World Series of Arm Wrestling owner Gregg Sharp for an honest conversation about mental health, leadership, and the hidden struggles behind outward success. Gregg shares a deeply personal experience involving a friend and former Marine who reached out during a mental health crisis—a convers...

On this profound episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse welcomes clinical psychologist, trauma expert, author, and humanitarian Dr. Kirsten Harrison for a compassionate conversation about trauma, mental health, and reclaiming identity beyond diagnosis. As a board-certified expert in traumatic stress and founder of Soul Wise Solutions, Dr. Harrison has spent her career helping individuals...

On this inspiring episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse welcomes actress, entrepreneur, on-air personality, and author Victoria Simone Gee for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and embracing who you are beyond achievement. From launching her entertainment career at just 16 years old to appearing in national campaigns, music videos, and Vogue Magazine, Victoria has spent...

On this empowering episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse welcomes bestselling author, speaker, and creator of the "No Try" Philosophy, Carla Ondrasik, for a thought-provoking conversation about why "trying" may be the very thing holding us back from achieving the lives we want. After an accomplished career as Vice President of Creative Writer Development at EMI Music...

On this transformative episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse welcomes holistic nutritionist, Bean Protocol expert, and author Unique Hammond for a powerful conversation about chronic illness, gut health, and the journey to lasting wellness. After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease despite appearing healthy and successful on the outside, Unique realized that external performance was...

On this inspiring episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with life coach and speaker Victoria Gustafson for a powerful conversation about resilience, presence, and what it truly means to live after surviving the unimaginable. Two years after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest while playing pickleball, Victoria's life changed forever. Despite being healthy and active, her h...

On this powerful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with speaker, author, podcast host, and healing coach Dr. Chi Quita Mack for an inspiring conversation about identity, resilience, and the courage to stop hiding and start living authentically. As the founder of The Chi Quita Mack, LLC and host of The Beauty in You Podcast, Dr. Mack has dedicated her work to helping women t...

On this inspiring episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with singer-songwriter Chloé Caroline for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, burnout, healing, and the courage to reconnect with yourself when life pulls you off course. Known for her powerful songwriting, sold-out performances, and rapidly growing global audience, Chloé has built a successful independent music car...

On this powerful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with actress, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate An Phan for an inspiring conversation about success, identity, and the hidden emotional toll of constantly performing for others. A Vietnamese-American actress and creative leader, An has appeared in HBO’s Euphoria, Hulu’s Interior Chinatown, and the feature film The Du...

On this insightful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with UCLA professor, poet, and mental health advocate Dr. Jordan Smith for a profound conversation about healing, creativity, and the unexpected beauty found in life’s struggles. As a scholar specializing in poetry, film, and psychology, Dr. Smith has spent his career exploring the ways art and storytelling can help peopl...

On this powerful episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with author, speaker, and men’s mental health advocate Dan Griffin for an honest conversation about masculinity, emotional healing, and the hidden cost of traditional gender expectations. For decades, Dan has worked at the intersection of addiction recovery, trauma, shame, and mental health, helping men challenge the belief...

On this deeply honest episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with speaker, writer, and HER+ Health Collective co-founder Crissy Fishbane for a powerful conversation on motherhood, identity, and the internal narratives that shape how women move through life. Crissy shares how her personal journey—including surviving a life-altering car accident as a teenager—reshaped her perspect...

On this eye-opening episode of Dear Dr. Charryse, host Dr. Charryse sits down with holistic herbalist, author, and DEMK founder Lily Hart for a powerful conversation on the connection between internal health, emotional wellness, and the signals our bodies send before crisis occurs. Lily shares the personal story that transformed her life after her father, Sam, nearly lost his life to liver disease...