All Things Authentic

How does stress show up in your life? This week I am joined by Jenn Fredericks, a Prosilience Coach, and she challenges the idea of what stress is and what we truly mean when we say "I'm stressed!" In this conversation, we invite you to deconstruct what stress is and release the tendency to wear stress as a badge of honor. Let's change our relationship with stress! Tune in now...

Have you thought about the impact our culture has on our authenticity? Culture is a huge piece of who we are, how we show up, and can impact our sense of belonging. This week I am joined by Dr. Londyn Miller, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and we discuss the layers of culture and how it may impact our ability to be true to who we are. Such an important conversation that honors the uniqu...

Our body has an incredible way of storing our trauma. Some of this trauma we are aware of, but some can also be unconscious. The difficult thing is when this past trauma starts to resurface later on in our lives. This week, I am joined by Nadene van der Linden, an Australian Clinical Psychologist, who shares her own story of how trauma resurfaced in her life. She will discuss how we navigate this...

What is Ketamine-Assisted Therapy? This week, I am joined by Candace Oblesgy, the program director for Fluence Trainings Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) certificate program and a licensed professional counselor. She provides rich education about KAP and will hopefully answer any questions you may have wondered. The face of therapy is changing and the types of therapies are evolving too, whic...

Happy New Year! What is your word or theme for the year? With all the goals and intentions for the year, what prevents us from that feeling of failure if we have a setback. I believe the answer to this is joy! In this episode I discuss what the true definition of joy is, the benefits, why it is important, and how we create it. Tune in now as you prepare to start off your new year. Connect with me:...

How do you repair your sense of self when it has been damaged? We all are on different journeys when it comes to our sense of self, especially when we have been through some very damaging events and situations. But there is hope to repair who you are, how you feel, and how you show up for yourself. I am joined by Navi Bliss, who shares her amazing transformation of having no self-esteem, to now co...

Holidays, matching pajamas, and loneliness? If you’re wondering how these all intersect, you will want to tune in for this episode with Meghan Ashley, Licensed professional counselor. We discuss this aspect of loneliness within our society, how this heightens during the holidays, and what specific triggers may impact you during this time, hence, the matching pajamas! Join in now on this holiday ed...

How does your trauma impact the holiday season? The holiday season can be a complicated and painful time for many individuals. It triggers difficult feelings and also triggers the past trauma we have experienced. This episode, I am joined by Denise Bard, a childhood trauma survivor, who uses her story to inspire others to continue on their healing journey. She shares how difficult the holiday seas...

Shame is that persistent voice that tells us that we are not enough. How loud is this voice for you? Shame impacts our authenticity and takes away from our joy. We must start recognizing how it shows up and begin releasing its hold on our life. This week, Latoya Stewart, licensed clinical social worker, joins in on this powerful conversation around shame and finding our natural joy. Tune in now to...

How much do you trust yourself? Most of us are consumed with a ton of self-doubt, which makes it difficult to fully build that trust within the self. This week I am joined by Rebecca Thomas, who helps individuals reclaim their power, live intentionally, and gain a trust in self that helps you find a grounded confidence. You will not be perfect during this journey, but you can trust yourself along...

What are you grateful for this season? I hope you include yourself! We often overlook the importance of gratitude towards ourselves, but this is a fundamental part of our mindset that we need. Tune in to this episode to get helpful reminders of how we can operate from self-gratitude and why this is so important. Connect with me: www.drvernessaroberts.com IG: @dr.vernessaroberts Facebook: Dr. Verne...

Are you living your best life or a bliss life? In this episode, we discuss exactly what this bliss life is and what it means when we feel we may be living our best life, but still feel like something is missing. I am joined by the founder of the Bliss Life CEO, Lori Tybon, and she shares her inspiring story that will make you too, feel like you can create a more fulfilled and connected life for yo...

What is your clutter costing you? As we grow closer to the end of the year, you might be starting to think about organizing and decluttering. If not, this episode will have you reflecting on the clutter and organization in your life and how it may impact you. I am joined by professional organizer, Robyn Reynolds, who discusses exactly what our clutter might be costing us. Join in now on this conve...

I am excited for a new season of the podcast, which represents a new chapter. Have you thought about the chapter or era you are currently in, or the one that you are entering? Some of us make sense of our changes through naming chapters in our lives, and some of us are not quite sure. Wherever you fall in this category, we are all usually striving for some personal growth and continued healing. Th...

Do you still struggle with answering the question of Who am I? This is still a hard question for a lot of us, but luckily there is a tool that can help you identify more of who you are. To help me wrap up season 2, I am joined by Kristi H. Sullivan, a human design expert, who will share some amazing insights about Human Design. She also sheds light on my personal reading and Human Design energy as...

What does alignment mean to you? Finding alignment in our lives can be difficult, and even more difficult when we continue to stray away from our authentic self. This week, I discuss the importance of alignment and how it helps create a sense of peace in our lives. I encourage you with reminders and tips to help you engage in goals, desires, and relationships that truly align with who you are and...

We all desire to embrace our authenticity, but why is this so hard for us? There are actually emotional, biological, and social reasons that impact our ability to be our authentic selves. Join me and Mark Meyer, psychotherapist and author of The Art of Being Authentic, as we discuss these factors and how to break through them. Tune in now so you can learn ways to embrace and exude your authentic s...

How often does self-sabotage come into your life? For a lot of us, it is daily. We have these big ways of self-sabotaging, but also smaller ways that impact us every day. This week, Donna Brooks, therapist, and author, is back on the show to discuss ways in which we self-sabotage and how we finally decide to get out of our own way. Join in now in this conversation that will help you step into your...

Oh perfectionism, our own worst enemy! How does perfectionism show up in your life? Join me for part 2 with Amy Green Smith as we discuss perfectionism in detail: how it shows up, why it may exist, and most importantly, how do we get rid of this desire? The good news is, perfection doesn’t exist, but the bad news is, most of us do not accept that as the truth! Tune in now so we can learn ways to a...

It's time to peel back the layers of people pleasing! This week, I am joined by Amy Green Smith, a life coach and courageous communication expert, who shares all about the roots of our people pleasing and how to overcome these tendencies, while also giving ourselves compassion as to why they exist. Join in on this conversation now! Connect with me: www.drvernessaroberts.com IG: @dr.vernessaro...

Our mindset is a powerful thing! Is your mindset becoming a barrier for you? If so, you do not want to miss this episode. This week, I am joined by Stephanie Hyland, a Certified Mindset & Empowerment coach, and we discuss how we can tap into the power of our mindset in a more positive way. We discuss intentionality, action, and the importance of being on your own team. You have all the power y...

Are trauma responses impacting your everyday life? We often feel that a trauma response is an isolated response, but during this episode, I provide insight into how trauma responses can be a part of our coping, a part of our relationships, and a part of how we interact with the world. I dive into the responses of fight, flight, freeze, and fawning. So much valuable and relevant information that yo...

What is no longer serving you? We hear this so much, but what does this mean and how does this apply to your life? This week I am discussing the major areas of life that this may apply, explaining why we might feel this way, and discussing ways to help you finally take steps to releasing what is no longer serving you. Join in on this conversation so you can be one step closer to the peace and free...

What have you done to truly build your self-confidence? Confidence is something we talk about so much in society, but we don’t ever go into the depth of what this actually looks like to build up our confidence. This week I am joined by intimacy coach and relationship expert, Shamaree Brissett, and we discuss in depth how our confidence manifests and how we can make shifts to improve it. We discuss...

Are you living a life based on other’s expectations, or are you truly creating your authentic life? Sometimes it is difficult for us to realize that we are settling for life versus creating our authentic life. This week, I am joined by Yaminah Mitchell, who passionately helps others show up for themselves and show up for their dreams. We discuss what living life truly on your terms looks like, and...