Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication and the Brain: Conversations that Transform Cultures

In this solo episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I explore how hope, resilience, and emotional regulation spread through the people around us. Together, we look at the neuroscience behind mirror neurons, limbic resonance, and co-regulation, and why the way we manage our own emotions can influence our families, teams, and communities. I also share practical ways to cultivat...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I sit down with Keston Glasgow, founder and CEO of Mind Insurance Technologies, for a conversation about protecting your mind, building emotional resilience, and creating daily habits that support lasting personal growth. Together, we explore the importance of having a clear vision, understanding the true cost of meaningful goals...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I talk about what happens when we suppress positive emotions and why allowing joy, pride, and excitement in is just as important as learning to regulate the difficult ones. I share a very personal story about receiving exciting news about my TEDx talk being chosen as an editor's pick by TEDx, and catching myself micro-suppressing...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I sit down with Jenn Maer, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Knitted, for a conversation about friendship, belonging, and meaningful human connection.  Together, we explore why relationships are essential for well-being, how loneliness affects our lives and workplaces, and what it takes to build authentic connections as ad...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I sit down with Meghan O’Malley, coach, speaker, and TEDx presenter, for a conversation about human connection, nervous system safety, and authentic communication. Together, we explore how unconscious patterns influence our relationships, why feeling seen and supported matters, and how greater self-awareness can strengthen the wa...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I sit down with Jarrett Thomas, entrepreneur, podcast host, and father, for a conversation about co-parenting, emotional intelligence, and raising children after relationships change. Together, we explore the importance of honest communication, self-awareness, and putting children first while building healthy co-parenting and ble...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I talk about the connection between grief and growth and why both are often messy, nonlinear experiences. I share personal stories about loss, healing, and single motherhood while exploring how grief can resurface in different seasons of life and how growth often happens beneath the surface. Tune in for a conversation on emotiona...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, Dr. Maiysha sits down with Madison Butler for a conversation about burnout, career transitions, and the emotional attachment so many people develop with work. Together, they explore how workplace culture, overperformance, and tying identity to productivity can quietly impact mental, emotional, and physical health. Madison also sh...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I reflect on the power of giving grace, emotional awareness, and keeping conversations open during moments of tension and disagreement. Inspired by a recent trip to Japan with a close friend, I share how accountability, self-reflection, and courageous conversation helped us navigate conflict while deepening trust and connection....

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I sit down with Desha Dickson, Vice President of Community Wellness at Tower Health, for a conversation on emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and leadership in healthcare. We explore how community wellness goes beyond hospital walls and why understanding people’s lived experiences shapes better care and stronger systems. We a...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I talk about emotions and what is really behind the way we make decisions, respond, and communicate with others. I explain how our conditioning from childhood to the workplace shapes how we see and express emotions, and why they are often misunderstood.   Tune in for a conversation about seeing emotions as information, learning h...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, we sit down with Ashley Berger, founder of Sweet Pea Lifestyle, to explore how intentional community and everyday connection shape our experience of loneliness and belonging. We talk about the power of simple gatherings, creating spaces where people feel safe to show up as they are, and how communication rooted in care builds str...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I talk about emotional maturity and what is really behind the way we respond, react, and communicate. I walk through the three phases of emotional bondage, emotional entitlement, and emotional liberation, and how each one shows up in our relationships, leadership, and everyday interactions. Tune in for a conversation about reconn...

In this episode of Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication, and the Brain, I talk with Jarrod Jones about emotional intelligence and the beliefs men are taught about emotions. We challenge the idea that emotions are a weakness or don’t belong in the workplace, and unpack how these patterns are learned and passed down. We also talk about why many struggle to express emotions, how unprocessed feelings sho...

Thank you for staying with me in every episode, newsflash: we rebranded to Beliefs, Behaviors, Communication and the Brain! In this special episode celebrating my upcoming birthday, I talk about growth, changing values, and the role of community in that process. I share reflections from my recent TEDx talk and what it taught me about support, connection, and allowing others to show up for you.  I...

In this episode, we explore the reality of relationship fatigue and what happens when you are always the one going first. We discuss why some relationships feel draining and unreciprocated, how patterns of over-giving can lead to resentment and exhaustion, and how your body often recognizes these imbalances before you can name them.   Tune in as we discuss the importance of expressing your needs,...

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors and the Brain, I unpack the critical distinction between discomfort and danger, and how the brain can blur the line between the two. I explore how past experiences and internal narratives shape our survival responses, often causing everyday interactions like conflict, feedback, or boundary-setting to register as threats. Tune in for a thoughtful convers...

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors, and the Brain, I talk about how our bodies communicate with us during times of stress and emotional overload. I explore how survival responses such as fight, flight, freeze, people-pleasing, and fatigue can show up in our daily lives and why learning to recognize these signals matters. Tune in for a conversation about listening to your body, adjusting...

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors and the Brain, I’m joined by Dr. Nicole Rochester. Together, we explore what psychological safety looks like in real life, how boundaries strengthen relationships, and why trust develops through consistent actions, honest dialogue, and grace for one another’s humanity. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about creating meaningful connections and build...

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors and the Brain, I talk about how to give and receive feedback in a way that builds trust instead of fear. Feedback often triggers anxiety, especially when phrases like “we need to talk” leave people bracing for the worst. I explain how the brain responds to feedback and share simple ways to reduce stress, ask better questions, and balance correction with...

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors and the Brain, the conversation looks at how words can shift meaning and change the tone of a relationship. It covers common moments when what was said gets twisted, when tone sends a different message, or when boundaries are turned into something uncomfortable. I also explain why these moments are often felt before they can be clearly named and offers...

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors, and the Brain, I explore how joy, love, and connection shape the way we communicate, especially in uncertain and stressful times. Using the Super Bowl halftime show as a real-world example, I unpack why only a small part of communication is about words and how our nervous system responds to what we see, feel, and experience. I also share why being inte...

As I continue revisiting trauma and the many ways it shows up in our lives, this conversation focuses on how trauma can influence the roles we unconsciously step into during moments of stress, conflict, or emotional threat. The persecutor. The victim. The rescuer. These roles are not personality traits. They are learned survival strategies. And when we are under pressure, especially when our nervo...

As we begin a new year that often focuses on hope and forward movement, I talk about the global and personal grief many people are carrying beneath the surface and share why allowing grief is important for our emotional and nervous system health. We also explore how joy and gratitude can coexist with grief, and how community- and trauma-informed communication supports us through complex emotions....

In this episode of Behind Beliefs, Behaviors, and the Brain, I sit down with Dr. Amber Banks to explore how trust, trauma, and communication shape our relationships and leadership. Through her work at the Center for Trust and Transformation, Dr. Banks reveals how identity, context, and lived experience influence how we define trust and why it starts with trusting ourselves.   We discuss embodied c...