HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo

I feel like my body can't make up it's mind! I remember saying those words when I had my first series of hot flashes. In fact, I shared it quite openly on social media . It was like being in a hot yoga studio one minute and then...gone. What the hell is happening?  Incoming! Welcome to the world of perimenopause. On this hilarious episode of HIListically Speaking , I sit with my hormonal sisters J...

You need help. We all do. Simply put, you can't do alone.   When it comes to tackling the big upsets in our life, support is not only important, it's a must.   For the longest time, Jamie Hess was fighting the urge to ask for help. And her addictions were getting the best of her. Then she woke up.   And even though she's considered one of the most recognizable influencers in the wellness space, sh...

When you're in a state of anxiety, stress, overwhelm or panic... calm is not an option. You just can't be in both states at the same time.  On this very special unedited and raw episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary opens up about her personal journey.  How making some difficult choices can create the space for calm and clarity, even when confidence is lacking and it feels like you are letting...

There's a lot of responsibility that comes with being a circus ringmaster. In many ways it's a dance between your performers and the audience. A trust. And for decades, Johnathan Lee Iverson has taken that trust very seriously. A peculiar genius of his own that he doesn't take lightly. So, when he moved from Ringling Bros into the Omnium Circus, a "Bold New Circus" where inclusivity, diversity, mu...

There's magic in the air when you go to the circus. If you've ever been and I hope you have, you know the pure excitement that comes over you from the moment you take your seat until the very end.   Much of that comes from the unbelievable gift of peculiar genius you are watching inside the ring. Every act, pure wonder filled with thoughts of "how did they do that"? Johnathan Lee Iverson gets to w...

Doug O'Brien has never been too far from therapy. After all, he spent years as a musician....which, it in itself therapeutic. But, after playing some of the greatest musical venues in NYC, a shift in his life turned his focus to another form of emotional well-being. And what started as a hobby became a thriving career. Internationally recognized as an expert in Ericksonian Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguist...

"Let your passion be your purpose and it will one day be your profession".   It's not the first time I've shared that quote. But, as I begin another trip around the sun, I find myself doing a lot of deep thinking. From "what have I accomplished?" to "what more is there to do?" And of course, "Am I on the right path?" When Tiphany Kane asked me to be a guest on her podcast, Radical Audacity, I was...

If you had to survive in the wild, what would you take? What if the answer was nothing and you had to do it all alone? Do you have what it takes...mind, body and spirit?  Dr. Nicole Apelian knows that feeling. So much so, that it's been documented twice during her time on the wilderness survival show, "Alone". But just because this herbalist, biologist and anthropologist has a  very special set of...

Who is showing up more in your life? Your inner critic or your inner coach?  If the critic is winning the battle, you're not alone.  So, how do you turn this fight around? With Calmfidence, of course! Patricia Stark is one of the most well respected media personalities and coaches in the business. But behind the lens, she was struggling with her own inner bully and upsets that created chaos over c...

How do you manage stress? The answer I get a lot is "not very well".  While stress is a normal human condition, how you relate, react and respond to it is a choice.   On this episode of HIListically Speaking, I get real with you about my own battle with stress and anxiety. How it consumed my thoughts, moods and behaviors. And what it took to finally do a 180 and Hug it Out! Plus, an offer to recei...

It's been called the PhD of addictions.   In the US alone, between 18 and 30   million Americans struggle with sex and love addictions. Brianne Davis is one of them. In an industry where sex sells, this Hollywood actress came face to face with the hard truth that she had a problem that was not only destructive, but painful. On this episode of HIListically Speaking , Brianne shares the "Secret Life...

"I lost   my sight but I gained a lot of vision." When John Furniss said those words to me during our conversation, it took my breath away. Imagine, feeling so lost…so down, that you attempt to take your own life. Drugs. A criminal record. No direction. No hope. But then you fail again and survive.   What seemed like another fail in life was actually a victory. A second chance. John may have lost...

"This isn't right for me." How many times have you said these words to yourself and stood in the tension of what to do next? Spoiler alert: Your gut is usually right...even if the choice is difficult to make.  Even if it means walking away from what feels safe to take a risk at living your best life. Tiphany Kane took a powerful step forward when she left her conservative, patriarchal religion at...

Everyone has a story. And podcasting is changing the way people amplify their voices, share their message and connect. It's why you're here, isn't it? (Thank you for that, by the way). But, what if it's your job to listen to podcasts every day?  Once a shy girl and resister of the podcast space, Arielle Nissenblatt is now what many would consider an expert in the art of listening. As Community Man...

We're dropping the F-bomb with intention this week. Because when it comes to bravery, it's all about saying, "F*ck Fearless". That's what guest Success and Leadership Coach Heather Vickery is sharing during her time on the HIListically Speaking Podcast.  Through her own bravery and kicking fearless to the curb, Heather not only found herself, but discovered what it means to be empowered by creatin...

When it comes to chronic illness, we have a real global problem. Especially when it comes to heart disease, cancer and diabetes. These illnesses alone account for more than 50% of deaths worldwide. And in the US, six out of ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease. Dr. Annette Bosworth's mother was one of them.   Cancer was winning the battle. That is, until   "Dr Boz" took matters int...

Every 45 seconds, emotional and physical trauma impacts a football player.   It makes perfect sense if you think about it. But the stop and go action of the game is far more than just bumps and bruises on the body. With everything from the tackles to the touchdowns. Including the powerful lessons that can be learned about loyalty, leadership and a continued love for the game.   On this episode of...

The end of the year can bring up a lot of emotions. Especially for things left undone. Tasks left incomplete and dreams left unfulfilled.   And it sure wreaks havoc on the nervous system. It is so easy to beat ourselves up and be our own worst enemy when we disappoint ourselves. On this episode of HIListically Speaking , Hilary inspires you to kick procrastination to the curb and finally answer th...

If running out of money scares you, you're not alone. Going broke is one of the biggest fears people face, no matter how many bucks they have in the bank. So what's it going to take to own your finances and get financially naked? Certified Financial Planner and Advisor Manisha Thakor has the answers!   For over 25 years, The MoneyZen founder has helped women to take control of their finances throu...

It's time to find what's going on between the sheets. Or not. Actually, before we go there, it may a good idea to find out why  some women don't even want to go into the bedroom at all. When it comes to intimacy, sometimes the biggest road block is not a health issue, but communication. However, the libido does like to present its challenges.  And sometimes, simples changes could open you (and you...

Imagine living well into your 100s. If that number seems out of reach, you haven't been to the Blue Zones. Because, in these areas around the world, 100 is just a number. And the centenarians who reside there are not just living, they are thriving…avoiding many of the chronic diseases that the US alone spends close to 3.6 trillion dollars mopping up. When Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner discovered...

Got ten minutes? Then grab a seat at the table. Because, when it comes to gratitude, the secret is in the sauce. If those words sound familiar, they should. It was during our very first episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast where we first heard that message from guest Chris Schembra. Since that time, The Gratitude Guru, as he is called, has held space at the table for thousands of dinners a...

He considered himself a certified "legal drug dealer" at just 24-years-old. That's how Niraj Naik saw his life as a pharmacist for the 7 years he wore the lab coat. A job he said, "crushed the soul".  And when he tried to integrate more holistic living into the process after a debilitating chronic illness took a toll on his own health, he knew he needed to turn the page on a new way of living...fo...

You know the expression, "time heals all wounds"? Well, when it comes to betrayal, studies show that time without the right kind of healing just leads to a life of repeated patterns, behaviors and even illness. Because, betrayal is not like other traumas, it's intentional and different experience in the body. In fact, many symptoms could be due to a lifetime of unhealed trauma from lies, cheat and...

"Disability doesn't mean inability". I can almost hear my father saying those words to me from the hospital bed. A place he spent a lot of time as a Diabetic and amputee. Years of wear and tear due to poor diet and exercise put this former semi-pro athlete turned attorney in a hospital gown far too often. But, what you may or may not know about my dad is that he was the king of good humor and posi...