The Unlearning Studio

S5E08 Kerry Castillo shares his secret to raising resilient kids: parenting with courage instead of control. We explore the joy of fatherhood, the heartbreak of watching your kids struggle, and the deep inner work required to raise resilient, adaptable, and confident children. We dig into the shift from rescuing to equipping, the power of letting kids make their own mistakes, and how the words we...

S5E07 I sit down with Christian sexpert Angela Griffith for a refreshingly honest conversation about intimacy, expectations, and the myths that quietly shape our marriages. Angela brings wisdom, humor, and a deeply grounded perspective as we unpack the pressures couples carry into the bedroom, especially the cultural lie that every sexual experience should be “mind‑blowing” or cinematic. Together,...

S5E06 – The Anxious & Avoidant Cycle with guest Malisa Hepner, therapist, author, and host of “Emotionally Unavailable” Why do anxious and avoidant partners seem irresistibly drawn to each other—yet often end up in cycles of push, pull, and misunderstanding? In this episode of the Empower Create Encourage Podcast , I sit down with Malisa Hepner to unpack the magnetic (and sometimes messy) conn...

Are you living your own life—or the one you inherited? In this episode of Empower Create Encourage , I sit down with Simon Luthi , author of Becoming the Rocket Shaman , to explore how cultural conditioning, family patterns, and unconscious stories shape who we think we are. We talk about: The subtle signs you might be living an inherited identity How to recognize and release the roles you never c...

I sit down with Heidi Blackie , former healthcare professional, trauma-informed coach, and founder of UnshakableMe , to talk about the hidden cost of people-pleasing and the self-sabotage “grenades” we carry without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore: Why people-pleasing is not kindness —and how to tell the difference What “self-sabotage grenades” are and how to spot them in your life...

We all carry parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to hide—shame, insecurity, fear, or even behaviors we regret. But what if the parts we believe are “unlovable” or “ugly” are actually the gateway to healing, authenticity, and true connection? In this raw and honest conversation, psychiatrist and voice liberation advocate Dr. Fred Moss joins us to explore what it means to face the uncomfortable, un...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of betrayal, infidelity, domestic violence, sexual abuse, sex, and rape fantasies , along with themes of trauma, intimacy, and healing. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This content is intended for audiences 20 years and older . What counts as betrayal? Is it only cheating—or can the small, everyday breaches of trust be just as damaging?...

In this raw and powerful episode of Empower Create Encourage , I’m joined by the bold and brilliant Kiko Pawlenchuk as we dive headfirst into the full spectrum of motherhood—the joy, the dark, and the downright ugly. From societal misconceptions to silent shame, we unpack the unspoken realities mothers face every day. We talk about what it means to embrace honest vulnerability—sharing the hard tru...

In honor of international Women's Day, we sit down with Diana Clarkson , Chief Marketing Officer of Authentic Transformation Corporation, to explore the strength and wisdom that comes from embracing our identity as women and leaning into discomfort. We discuss: ✨ How we respond to disrespect – recognizing our triggers and reclaiming our power. ✨ Setting and honoring boundaries – saying no wi...

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of prayer and vulnerability. We all wear masks to protect ourselves, but what happens when we let those walls down? Together, we’ll explore how prayer can open our hearts, foster authentic connections, and help us shed the masks that hide our true selves. Get ready for an uplifting conversation about faith, healing, and the beauty that co...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to see people as people in the workplace. Joined by Lee Engle from the Arbinger Institute, we’ll explore how an outward mindset, curiosity, and psychological safety are key to transforming work environments and preventing workplace fires. Want to level up your leadership skills or build a culture where you love going into work? Join us fo...

I sit down with author Benjamin Davidson who helps us understand where shame can stem from and strategies on how to transform it into productive motivation. *Trigger warning, we talk about suicide. Connect with me on Instagram @empower.create.encourage and check out my tree link to work with me, view our company's services, or get some free resources. To receive other free resources and learn...

Author Paul Zolman shares strategies that helped him transform his anger at people into loving people, appreciating them, understanding them, and building relationships with them. Tune in to learn how to shift from angry "I hate yous" to happy and real "I love yous". Connect with Paul Zolman on instagram | @paul_zolman and visit his website www.roleoflove.com Connect with Alessandr...

Timothy Stuetz teaches us the impact trauma has in our relationships and provides strategies to help us foster emotional safety and connect with our partners. Connect with Timothy Stuetz on instagram | @timothystuetz Connect with Alessandra Charlesworth | https://linktr.ee/empower.create.encourage Transform from the Inside Out At Authentic Transformation , we help individuals and organizations ove...

Marriage Coach, Nancy Pickard joins us again to share the 5 winning and 5 losing strategies she has learned from Terry Real along with other techniques and tools she's learned from her own practice. She teaches us how to practice relational mindfulness to help us connect and repair with our partners. 5 losing strategies as learned from Terry Real: Prioritizing being right. Trying to control, d...

Timothy Stuetz empowers individuals to discover their own truth and connect with their inner being with an unprecedented level of honesty. He cherishes serving humanity and God. He joined our show to share his expertise on creating happiness and fulfillment with our own beings instead of relying on substances. Connect with Timothy Stuetz on instagram | @timothystuetz  Connect with Alessandra Char...

Nancy Pickard is a Life Coach who specializes in helping people uncover their shadow beliefs and the unconscious commitments they've made to their dis-empowering beliefs. Shadow beliefs and unconscious commitments are formed in our childhood. They can be "I'm not good enough. I'm not safe alone. I'm not worthy of love. I'm not smart enough. I'm not good with money."...

"Let's just hope for the best." I hope this made you laugh or brought a smile to your face! No drugs were taken during the recording of this episode. This is pure sleep deprivation, jajaja! Subscribe, share the podcast with a friend, and join our community on Instagram under @empower.create.encourage and connect by sharing your experiences under the tag #empowercreateencourage

Nancy Pickard is a Life Coach who specializes in helping people uncover their shadow beliefs and the unconscious commitments they've made to their dis-empowering beliefs. Shadow beliefs and unconscious commitments are formed in our childhood. They can be "I'm not good enough. I'm not safe alone. I'm not worthy of love. I'm not smart enough. I'm not good with money."...

Silvia Gálvez is a Transformational Coach who specializes in trauma, addictions, and healing. She has dedicated more than a decade to learning and practicing healing the body, mind, energy, and spirit. Silvia has dedicated most of her life to serving others and creating awareness in herself and guiding her clients in their awareness and healing journey. Healing is a lifelong journey and so is lear...

Silvia Gálvez is a Transformational Coach who specializes in trauma, addictions, and healing. She has dedicated more than a decade to learning and practicing healing the body, mind, energy, and spirit. Silvia has dedicated most of her life to serving others and creating awareness in herself and guiding her clients in their awareness and healing journey. Healing is a lifelong journey and so is lear...

Diana Guerra has made WAVES while she goes for her dreams! She has written many new songs in the last four months and has begun to release them! In this special episode, we answer the hard and genuine questions you asked us. One of the questions we received was, "There seems to be a transition from dreams to fears that dampen our spark, how do we rekindle our flames when we're in the midst...

Diana Guerra has made WAVES while she goes for her dreams! She has written many new songs in the last four months and has begun to release them! In this special episode, we answer the saucy and genuine questions you asked us! Diana shares her passion for persevering through challenges and obstacles to create her desired outcome. She also shares a technique on how she overcomes opposing views when...

I fell in love and experienced the beauty of allowing myself to be brave and vulnerable and fall in love. When the relationship ended I was absolutely devastated. In this episode I share three 5,4,3,2,1 techniques that helped me these last three months when I felt the ground underneath me had crumbled. These techniques helped me connect with myself, respect myself, and love myself as I discovered...

Sometimes we run harmful narratives in our mind that hold us back from creating a fuller happiness. Its uncomfortable to do the work to heal and re-write those narratives but its so worth the effort! I open up about some narratives and experiences that have shaped me in the last couple months. I share an exclusive piano piece I composed that I dedicate to people who are looking to create their new...