Just The WHO Of Us

This week, we welcome Gabor who shares his Hungarian background and moving to the UK at a young age due to his father's job transfer. He grew up in the UK, attended school and university there, and later moved to Canada for five years before settling in the United States in the mid-90s. Gabor has lived in various parts of California for the past 30 years, except for the last year when he lived...

WARNING: BRIEF REFERENCE PF OPINION RELATED TO PERSONAL EXPERIENCE ON THE TOPIC OF ABORTION TOWARD THE END OF THE EPISODE (THIS OCCURS DURING MINUTES 30-34 IF YOU PREFER TO SKIP THIS PORTION). What happens when we stop treating AI as an authority and start using it as a conversation partner? In this thought-provoking episode, Ingrid and Reah explore their real-world experiences with today's mo...

In honor of men's health month, we are joined this week by Matthew Melvin. Societal Expectations and Emotional Suppression in Men Matt and Reah discuss how societal norms teach men to suppress emotions, with phrases like 'suck it up, buttercup' being common. Matt emphasizes that men are taught not to cry or show vulnerability, which he believes is harmful. Reah reflects on her own pare...

JOIN SHANNON JUNE 21st for a virtual summer solstice event, using this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EBT7CFz1g/?mibextid=wwXIfrJUNE 25th brings a FREE one-hour workshop called: Brave Enough to Be Yourself as well as Toolbox Tuesdays, EVER TUESDAY, live on Facebook. This week, we introduce Shannon Donohoe-Simpson: an amazing survivor who has spent her life learning how to overcome obstacles...

Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner's Background and Early Influences Dr. Haspel-Portner describes her early experiences with seeing auras and being sensitive to how people treated each other. She grew up as the youngest of five siblings, with significant age gaps, and faced challenges such as a difficult relationship with her brother and the loss of her father at age 15. Her mother was supportive in s...

Transitioning Life Stages and Identity Beyond Parenting This week's conversation explores the experience of moving from active parenting to a new phase of life as children grow older or leave home. Both women reflect on the challenges and opportunities that come with this shift, such as redefining personal identity beyond roles like parent, spouse, or caretaker. Ingrid shares her own journey a...

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Danielle Griffin who shares her personal journey of dealing with stress, grief, and health issues, which led her to discover somatic exercise therapy and hypnotherapy as transformative approaches. Through these practices, she was able to improve her physical and mental well-being, allowing her to better manage her health and set realistic goals. Inspired...

This week, we meet Cathy, who runs a worm composting business in Canada, shares her journey from selling worms for indoor composting to discovering laughter yoga in 2012, which she began practicing seriously during the 2020 pandemic. She notes that laughter yoga, which involves laughing as a form of cardiovascular exercise, has significantly changed her life and is now focused on promoting mental...

In this cross-over episode, Ingrid and I talk respect for time, open conversation, setting examples, and more parenting reflection. Reah discusses her approach to managing her business and personal life, emphasizing the use of calendars and whiteboards to stay organized. She notes that as her children grew older, she became more reliant on structured planning to handle the various responsibilities...

Today, Dr. Fred discusses his extensive career in mental health and their development of "The Undoctor" program with Reah, which aims to help people leave the conventional mental health system by removing diagnoses, medications, and traditional treatments. They emphasize how connecting with individuals and improving financial literacy can lead to more significant improvements in well-bei...

In this episode, Reah interviews Dr. Edward Feinberg, a dentist with 70 years of documented experience in full mouth reconstruction and crown and bridge dentistry, who learned from his father, a pioneer in the field. Dr. Feinberg emphasizes the importance of understanding the correlation between oral health and heart health, which he discovered later in life. He discusses his mission to educate ot...

Dr. Kevin Smith, a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner from Pittsburgh, joins us to discuss his dual approach to patient care, combining traditional chiropractic techniques for musculoskeletal issues with functional medicine for metabolic and systemic problems. He explains that while many people associate chiropractors with back pain, their primary focus is on ensurin...

In today's episode, we meet Jason Lange; a men's embodiment coach who focuses on supporting men in relationships, career, and health, emphasizing the importance of connection and challenging societal expectations for men to be tough and self-reliant. Jason and Reah discuss societal expectations around men's emotional expression, noting that men are often expected to suppress their feel...

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In today's episode, Reah discusses her recent publications, including the second book in her "Mom and Me" series on shared ADHD and anxiety, and her upcoming memoir about turning 40, scheduled for release on May 5th, 2026. Reah covers how her memoir will focus on common topics women experience during this life transition and will be released alongside a compilation of her autobiograp...

Nicholas Ruchlewicz joins us to share his personal journey of recovery and advocacy following a traumatic brain injury sustained in a motorcycle accident in 2016. He discusses his experience with the Trauma Survivors Network, where he volunteers to support others through their recovery journeys, and his work in peer support, which he finds deeply fulfilling. Nicholas emphasizes the importance of s...

In today's episode, Tina and Reah discuss their shared passion for parenting and family relationships, with Tina sharing her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a parent coach who has trained over 850 coaches worldwide. They explore the concept of children's challenging behavior as a physiological need to be seen, rather than a choice, and discussed Reah's experience with...

In today's episode Reah and Nidia discuss experiences with health and alternative therapies. Nidia shares her journey into Reiki and Advanced Integrated Therapy (AIT), which began after her grandmother's passing and her exploration of spirituality despite her religious background. As Reah has expressed interest in these therapies, particularly AIT, she shares her own experiences with ADHD...

In this episode Sean and Reah discuss Sean's journey with mental health experiences, clarifying that they view their experiences as spiritual rather than diagnostic. Sean shares his transformative experience that led him to explore spirituality and mental health. He describes a life-changing meditation during a Landmark Forum seminar that uncovered deep-seated fears related to a previous scuba...

In today's episode, we introduce Linda Lysakowski. Linda and Reah discuss Linda's extensive writing career, highlighting her over 40 published books and ongoing projects. Linda shares her journey into authorship, starting with writing blogs and non-profit case statements, eventually leading to her first published book in 1994. She describes her collaborations with various publishers and he...

In this episode Reah and Alneja discuss their shared missions centered around children. Alneja shares her personal journey of health challenges, including precancerous changes, a cervical procedure, burnout, and thyroid collapse, which led to being told she might never be able to have children. Despite these setbacks, she pursued inner healing and self-reflection, which ultimately resulted in her...

In this crossover episode with "Just The WHO Of Us" podcast, Ingrid shares her insights on nature's cycles and how they can teach us about balance between effort and letting go, using examples of birds hatching and leaves falling. She also explains how these natural processes illustrate that not all situations require intervention, while others demand active engagement. Reah shares h...

Dr. Melanie and Reah discuss the importance of faith during difficult times. Reah shares her journey of exploring herself beyond the rituals of Christianity, emphasizing the need for a genuine relationship with God rather than relying solely on religious practices. The two discuss their personal journey of faith, describing how their relationships with God has deepened beyond traditional church pr...

Daniel and Reah discuss strategies for improving well-being by addressing unhealthy habits and focusing on lifestyle changes. Daniel shares his personal and professional journey, highlighting how his career-focused approach led to burnout during a company acquisition. He describes how this experience, along with his colleagues Wen and Chris, inspired the development of a new product aimed at helpi...

In this episode, I interview my eldest son's father Fred. Fred has spent most of his life dealing with depression, tragedy, and navigating difficult life choices. He first became a father at age twenty-one to a son we share. I first became a mother at age fourteen. This interview discusses difficult focuses surrounding our age difference, why we were estranged for many years, and how to focused on...