Brain-Body Resilience

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share candid anecdotes on adapting daily routines to carve out moments for self-care and stress reduction. Recently, I had to pause my usual routine to prioritize someone else, which highlighted the importance of recognizing and adjusting our priorities as they change.  I discuss how trying to do everything at once doesn’t work and emphasize focusing on one prio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore how resisting our reality and fighting against what has already happened can lead to stress and unhappiness. When our expectations don’t match reality, we often waste energy wishing things were different, which only increases our dissatisfaction. Inspired by Carl Jung’s idea that "what we resist persists," we discuss how focusing on what we do...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we talk about the power of acceptance in resilience. learning to recognize and acknowledge challenges without judgment can profoundly impact our ability to manage stress and anxiety.  Acceptance isn't about loving the situation but understanding it deeply enough to let go of resistance and shift our focus towards actionable steps toward useful and usab...

Send us Fan Mail Can our thoughts really reshape our physical state? find out in this special throwback episode from August 2021, where we dive into the connection between your thoughts and your nervous system health.  We'll explore how neuroplasticity empowers our brains to adapt and grow with every new experience, and how our thoughts can directly influence our nervous system. You'll l...

Send us Fan Mail How do you react to stress and discomfort?  Could your coping mechanisms use some fine-tuning?  In today’s episode, we’re exploring how dealing with discomfort can help us grow stronger and more resilient. We’ll start with a simple yet powerful example: cold plunges. For some, the mere thought of cold can trigger stress and anger. We’ll use this to dive deeper into how we often re...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how therapists can better care for themselves while supporting others with our special guest, Chris McDonald, a holistic therapist, yoga and meditation teacher, podcaster, and author. Chris shares invaluable insights on the necessity of self-care for those who hold space for others' emotional and traumatic experiences. Learn how incorporating personal practices like...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're sifting through the layers  layers of misunderstanding around mental health and self-care. Shifting towards an understanding that health is not a state of being, it is an action, skills to be practiced.  Health is not an identity, it is the result of consistent actions. We'll get into the challenges of stress and anxiety, learning that state regulation as a s...

Send us Fan Mail After wrestling with the cultural expectation to prioritize intellect over emotion, I've come to a profound realization about the power of embracing our feelings, especially in moments of stress and joy.  Today we navigate the complex terrain of our emotional world, where I share my journey of self-discovery and the transformative impact of acknowledging every feeling that ar...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath you, not from an earthquake, but from an internal revelation? This is the journey Allison Guilbault , licensed therapist and mindset coach, walks us through—a journey marked by resilience, dedication, and a profound shift from the high-stakes world of forensic psychology to the empowering realm of  coaching women toward self-liberation. ...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode I strip away the noise of constant media consumption to uncover the profound effects on our brains and well-being. My own venture into a TV-free week revealed a trove of benefits, from deeper sleep to a mind free of clutter.  I'll cover how everything we consume shapes our perceptions, subtly influencing everything from our beliefs to those pesky song lyr...

Send us Fan Mail Once a skeptic of the effects of gratitude, I've learned the science behind the benefits and it all makes sense now.  Gratitude has an undeniable impact on mental health and well-being.  With social media envy in your face, let's discuss how it distorts our view of success and impedes our ability to cherish personal milestones.  Discover the neuroscientific perks of grat...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stripped away the masks you wear and faced the person beneath? My journey has been one of peeling back the layers of anger and pessimism that were my armor against the world, revealing the raw and vulnerable self hidden underneath.  In today's episode I share the profound experience of learning to embrace this true self, catalyzed by the revelations unearthed in...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself trapped in a cycle of guilt during what was supposed to be your downtime, or found yourself rigidly adhering to a schedule that leaves no room for the unexpected twists of life?  Today I'm sharing a piece of my own journey, I read a piece from a recent journal entry where I take a moment to pause and explore the "shoulds" that interfere...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I'm talking with Tessa, co-founder and COO of Snapback Energy, to share her story of resilience and the pursuit of a fulfilling life, leaving the structured world of corporate banking to forge her path as an entrepreneur. She encountered more than just the challenges of business; she discovered a journey of personal transformation. Tessa's story is a compelling il...

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself swept up in the tornado of to-dos, with your stress spiraling sky-high? This was my weekend,  jam-packed with family celebrations and the inevitable mountain of chores that followed.  In this episode I  get real about hitting pause and grappling with the stress cycle and how capacity is incomparable and dependent on the experiences that have led each of us to th...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been caught in the whirlwind of emotions, wondering if they're the truth or just a passing storm in your mind? In today's episode I  share with you a  personal story about how quickly we can get swept up in our emotions and how to find grounding.  Exploring nervous system regulation tools, I'll show you how to quiet the emotional noise and clarify your...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt caught in the clutches of stress, unable to navigate through the fog that it creates within your mind and body? Self-regulation is a critical first step toward meaningful behavior change and action.  Self-awareness isn't just about introspection but about feeling, processing, and releasing emotions that may have historically felt unsafe to explore.  In this...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of unhealthy eating or struggled with your self-worth because of your body image? Coach Ali Sempek joins us with her own powerful narrative, turning her battle with disordered eating into a beacon of hope for women around the globe. Our candid conversation peels back the layers of generational trauma and societal expectations that skew our sel...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking about how much shit we make up in our heads... the stories we tell.  Have you ever felt like your mind is a stage for anxiety's most dramatic plays, complete with unwelcome intrusive thoughts as the main cast? The internal stories we tell ourselves—those fictional narratives of conflict and judgment that can dictate our stress levels and overwhelm our...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm getting into the true nature of burnout to discover it may not be from overdoing, but under-living our passions. It may not just be doing less that will keep us from burning out but from doing more of the things that fill us with joy and ease and strengthen our sense of self.  We confront the 'shoulds' and the strain of people-pleasing, particula...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm joined by Clare Capano to dive into the struggles of success without compromising yourself, your integrity, and your health, especially for working moms.  Using her Clarity Success Method, Clara, a beacon for all who juggle leadership roles, personal growth, and motherhood. She shares her insights on the pivotal role of mindset, leadership, and productivit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode you will hear about how your path to personal healing becomes a beacon for community transformation.  I am tearing down misconceptions that self-nurturing is a selfish act, particularly for women who've been traditionally taught to put others first.  Our discussion ventures into the heart of interpersonal neurobiology, revealing how robust relationships do mor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we're talking about the things we consume daily and how that all affects our stress levels and ability to cope. This includes the music that fills your ears, the shows that catch your eye, and the company you keep. This episode peels back the layers of your daily 'diet' of experiences, revealing how they mold your emotional and physical state. With a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Brain Body Resilience, we're not just talking about battling anxiety, but embracing it as a valuable messenger. Learning to not only practice the skills that help you regulate but use them when your anxiety begins to spiral out of control.  You'll gain access to my top five strategies for immediate anxiety relief integrating your body and mind. We&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is dedicated to getting out of your own way and taking action to address the stress and anxiety that keeps you stuck.  Many times we disregard the power of intentional self-care and self-awareness as tangible tools to reclaim your calm. Instead of staying stuck in the common traps of doom scrolling and netflix binging I'll share my insights on cultivating...