EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani

Can nature actually be used as medicine for our mental health? In a world dominated by overstimulating screens, digital anxiety, and "nature deficit disorder," finding a sense of calm feels harder than ever - especially for our kids. This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Fantastic Fung...

Can nature actually be used as medicine for our mental health? In a world dominated by overstimulating screens, digital anxiety, and "nature deficit disorder," finding a sense of calm feels harder than ever - especially for our kids. This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with award-winning filmmaker and visual artist Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Fantastic Fung...

Today on EmotionAL Support, I’m joined by author and journalist Pooja Makhijani. Pooja’s forthcoming picture book, Together for Mama, was inspired by her own experience with postpartum depression and explores a conversation that so many families face but rarely know how to talk about: what happens when a parent is struggling with their mental health? We often discuss postpartum depression through...

Today on EmotionAL Support, I’m joined by author and journalist Pooja Makhijani. Pooja’s forthcoming picture book, Together for Mama, was inspired by her own experience with postpartum depression and explores a conversation that so many families face but rarely know how to talk about: what happens when a parent is struggling with their mental health? We often discuss postpartum depression through...

What if the shows our children watch could help them become more resilient, emotionally intelligent, and confident? This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Angela Santomero, the Emmy Award-winning creator behind Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Super Why!, and Princess Penelope’s Purse of Preposterous Things. Angela shares the intentional philosophy behind cre...

What if the shows our children watch could help them become more resilient, emotionally intelligent, and confident? This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Angela Santomero, the Emmy Award-winning creator behind Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Super Why!, and Princess Penelope’s Purse of Preposterous Things. Angela shares the intentional philosophy behind cre...

What happens when traditional mental health treatments aren’t enough? In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy. D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer of Rythmia and one of the leading voices in psychedelic-assisted healing and trauma recovery. With more than 25 years of experience in psychology, addiction treatment, and mental health care...

What happens when traditional mental health treatments aren’t enough? In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy. D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer of Rythmia and one of the leading voices in psychedelic-assisted healing and trauma recovery. With more than 25 years of experience in psychology, addiction treatment, and mental health care...

What happens when the life you planned disappears overnight—and you’re forced to discover who you really are? This week on EmotionAL Support, actress, filmmaker, author, and storyteller Angela Harger Thompson joins Alessandra for a deeply honest conversation about surviving abuse, finding independence, rebuilding your identity, and learning how to create a life that is truly your own. Angela share...

What happens when the life you planned disappears overnight—and you’re forced to discover who you really are? This week on EmotionAL Support, actress, filmmaker, author, and storyteller Angela Harger Thompson joins Alessandra for a deeply honest conversation about surviving abuse, finding independence, rebuilding your identity, and learning how to create a life that is truly your own. Angela share...

In this deeply inspiring episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Dr. Michelle Sands joins Alessandra for an honest conversation about women’s hormone health, fertility, perimenopause, and how to feel like yourself again. Dr. Michelle shares her extraordinary journey from being diagnosed with primary ovarian failure and early menopause at just 20 years old to reclaiming her health t...

In this deeply inspiring episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Dr. Michelle Sands joins Alessandra for an honest conversation about women’s hormone health, fertility, perimenopause, and how to feel like yourself again. Dr. Michelle shares her extraordinary journey from being diagnosed with primary ovarian failure and early menopause at just 20 years old to reclaiming her health t...

In this short birthday episode of EmotionAL Support, I’m reflecting on what this next year of life really means to me. Not perfection. Not pretending. Just continuing to become stronger, softer, wiser, and more honest about what matters most. This year, I’m choosing to keep prioritizing my mental health, showing up as the strongest mom I can be, and using my voice to speak up for people who feel u...

In this short birthday episode of EmotionAL Support, I’m reflecting on what this next year of life really means to me. Not perfection. Not pretending. Just continuing to become stronger, softer, wiser, and more honest about what matters most. This year, I’m choosing to keep prioritizing my mental health, showing up as the strongest mom I can be, and using my voice to speak up for people who feel u...

If you’ve ever thought ‘What’s wrong with me?’ after becoming a mom… this episode is for you. You're definitely not alone. In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak to unpack what’s really happening in your brain after having a baby—and why so many millennial moms are silently struggling with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depre...

If you’ve ever thought ‘What’s wrong with me?’ after becoming a mom… this episode is for you. You're definitely not alone. In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak to unpack what’s really happening in your brain after having a baby—and why so many millennial moms are silently struggling with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and depre...

In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Kelly and Katy Mooney join Alessandra for an honest conversation about why so many women and moms feel burnt out—and how to rebuild a life that actually feels aligned. From the pressure of societal “shoulds” to the impossible standards around motherhood, career, money, and identity, this episode explores what happens when wom...

In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani, Kelly and Katy Mooney join Alessandra for an honest conversation about why so many women and moms feel burnt out—and how to rebuild a life that actually feels aligned. From the pressure of societal “shoulds” to the impossible standards around motherhood, career, money, and identity, this episode explores what happens when wom...

How can women heal, age better, and balance hormones naturally? Dr. Joy Kong joins Alessandra Torresani to break down stem cells, peptides, anti-aging, and the inspiring reinvention behind her journey from China to medical pioneer. In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Dr. Joy Kong, a pioneer in regenerative medicine, to explore how women can heal, age...

How can women heal, age better, and balance hormones naturally? Dr. Joy Kong joins Alessandra Torresani to break down stem cells, peptides, anti-aging, and the inspiring reinvention behind her journey from China to medical pioneer. In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Dr. Joy Kong, a pioneer in regenerative medicine, to explore how women can heal, age...

Join Alessandra Torresani for an uplifting, actionable interview with Forbes Riley - entrepreneur, actress, author, and pitching expert - who walks listeners through her journey from childhood insecurities to multi‑platform success. Forbes shares candid stories about building confidence, leveraging setbacks into opportunity, and practical strategies for turning ideas into profitable businesses. Th...

Join Alessandra Torresani for an uplifting, actionable interview with Forbes Riley - entrepreneur, actress, author, and pitching expert - who walks listeners through her journey from childhood insecurities to multi‑platform success. Forbes shares candid stories about building confidence, leveraging setbacks into opportunity, and practical strategies for turning ideas into profitable businesses. Th...

In this episode of EmotionAL Support , Alessandra Torresani sits down with UFC veteran and world-champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Alberto Crane for a powerful conversation about resilience, mental health, discipline, and the life lessons found on the mat. Alberto shares his journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , competing at the highest levels of martial arts and fighting in the Ultimate Fig...

In this episode, Chrissy Lawler, sleep expert and founder of The Peaceful Sleeper, shares evidence-based insights on infant sleep, attachment, and how parents can navigate the often polarized landscape of sleep approaches without guilt. Whether you're a new parent or experiencing sleep challenges, Chrissy offers compassionate guidance to find the right sleep strategy for your family. Key Topic...

In this episode, Chrissy Lawler, sleep expert and founder of The Peaceful Sleeper, shares evidence-based insights on infant sleep, attachment, and how parents can navigate the often polarized landscape of sleep approaches without guilt. Whether you're a new parent or experiencing sleep challenges, Chrissy offers compassionate guidance to find the right sleep strategy for your family. Key Topic...