Mind What Matters

This week Liz Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Aimee Parker, intuitive guide and Human Design reader, to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with who you are beneath all the “shoulds” and expectations. Aimee introduces listeners to Human Design, a system that blends ancient wisdom and modern science to help us understand how we’re energetically wired to move through the world...

In this episode of Mind What Matters , Elizabeth Humphreys sits down with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, board-certified oncologist and host of the Interlude Podcast , to unpack what it really means for women to take ownership of their health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Drawing from her experience treating women with breast and gynecologic cancers, Dr. Teplinsky shares why so many women are m...

In this episode of Mind What Matters , Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with health and wellness coach Pamelyn Rocco to cut through the noise of fitness fads and conflicting nutrition advice. Pamelyn, founder of House of Health, has helped thousands of women transform not just their bodies, but their mindset, energy, and confidence.  They explore what it really takes for women, espec...

In this episode of Mind What Matters , Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Sandra Abrevaya—caregiver, advocate, and co-founder of I AM ALS and Synapticure. Sandra opens up about her husband Brian’s eight-year journey with ALS, the waves of grief and resilience that come with prolonged caregiving, and the fight to hold on to light in the darkest seasons. Together, they explore the r...

What happens when you’re the only one left to care for everyone else? In this episode of Mind What Matters, Jillian Reeves joins Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to share her personal story of caregiving for her mother and brother, while facing unimaginable grief and responsibility on her own. Jillian opens up about caring for her mother, who battled lupus, cancer, and dementia, and her broth...

What started as a single soak in Italy changed everything. In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Greg Macdonald, founder of Bathorium, to talk about his journey from bartender to wellness entrepreneur—and how one bath sparked a mission to redefine self-care. Greg shares how Bathorium's pH-balanced, mineral-rich bath soaks became a wellness staple for people arou...

When Rachel Loeb’s father was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 58, she became a caregiver overnight—and realized just how little support existed for young people in her shoes. In this powerful conversation, Rachel joins hosts Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to talk about her book The Millennial Caregiver, the gaps in our healthcare system, and the emotional realities of caregiving i...

In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach get real about what it means to find joy when life feels impossibly hard. Through stories of caregiving, grief, and growth, they explore how tiny acts of self-care, moments of gratitude, and choosing connection can be powerful tools for healing. Nikki shares how a quote from Toni Cade Bambara—“The job of the artist is to make the revolution ir...

What do you do when the world feels like it’s burning—literally and figuratively? Nikki DeLoach shares her personal experience living through the devastating wildfires in LA County, from rallying community support for firefighters to helping friends pack up their lives in minutes. She opens up about parenting through crisis, witnessing her son confront fear, and how trauma often mirrors the grief...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is an emotional and often isolating journey. In this heartfelt episode Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach get personal about their own caregiving experiences—what they’ve learned, what they wish they’d known sooner, and how they’ve found strength through connection. Nikki opens up about her grandfather’s battle with vascular dementia and the c...

What if you could lower your risk of Alzheimer’s by nearly half—just by changing what’s on your plate? In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Dr. Tom Holland, a physician-scientist at Rush University Medical Center and a board member of Mind What Matters , to discuss the groundbreaking research behind the MIND diet ( Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerati...

Death is one of life’s only certainties, yet so many of us avoid talking about it—until we have no choice. In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Julie McFadden, an ICU and hospice nurse known as @hospicenursejulie, to break down the fears and misconceptions surrounding end-of-life care. With wisdom and compassion, Julie shares insights from her book Nothing to Fear ,...

Barbie Boules is not just another nutritionist on Instagram—she’s a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in women’s metabolic and brain health. In this episode, Barbie joins Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to share her insights into the powerful connection between the two. She also brings a raw and compassionate perspective from her personal experience as a caregiver for her moth...

There are countless misunderstood health challenges that women face in their 30s and 40s, but how lasting is the impact? In part two of this empowering conversation with renowned women's health expert Dr. Sharon Malone, the team dives deep into struggles like endometriosis and the complexities of perimenopause. Dr. Malone shares invaluable insights, while Nikki and Elizabeth open up about the...

Actress, author, and advocate Kimberly Williams-Paisley's heart for giving back is as big as her impact on the world. You may know Kimberly from iconic roles in Father of the Bride, According to Jim, and The Christmas Chronicles, but her true legacy shines through her tireless philanthropic work. As co-founder of The Store with her husband Brad Paisley, Kimberly has worked to provide comprehe...

This week on Mind What Matters, we’re chatting with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, an oncologist who’s passionate about breast and gynecologic cancers. She’s here to break down some tough topics with us, like the rising rates of breast cancer in younger women, why early detection matters more than ever, and how treatment can impact more than just your body—it can affect your mind too. We get real about t...

Today we’re talking about the real, raw stuff of life: the challenges we never see coming, and how we push through them. Celebrity personal trainer Gunnar Peterson and Dr. Philip Goglia share their powerful stories of resilience—especially Gunnar’s journey through his daughter’s leukemia battle. From the emotional weight of caring for a loved one to finding the balance between self-care and caregi...

Vanessa is a therapist, a podcaster herself, an author (The Toolbox), workshop leader, public speaker and most importantly, an incredible human. She believes wisdom comes from wounds and that the darkest nights of the soul can produce stunning clarity. She also believes that human beings are capable of healing. In this episode we dive head first into some of the biggest aspects of mental health. I...

Please join us for this highly insightful and encouraging episode where we talk with Dr. Sharon Malone.  Dr. Sharon Malone is a DC-based OB/GYN and Certified Menopause Practitioner on a mission to empower women to take charge of their health. Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the New York Times Bestselling author of Grown Woman Talk . She is the Chief Medical Adv...

Welcome back to Mind What Matters. Today we are talking with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, an award winning medical oncologist who specializes in breast cancer. Dr. Comen is an internationally sought-after clinician and physician-scientist. She received her BA in History of Science from Harvard and her MD from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Comen is also the author of "Its all in her head", a book t...

Welcome back to Mind What Matters! This season we are joined by Mind What Matters board member, Nikki DeLoach as a co-host. Nikki is an actress, Alzheimer's advocate former caregiver herself. She is also the chair of the foundation board of trustees for LA Children's Hospital. This season we talk about ALL things caregiving! Whether you are a parent, a friend, a son or daughter or just w...

“You Can Do ThiFighting Cancer and Standing for a Cause with Lara MacGregor  At 30 years old and 7 months pregnant, @lara_macgregor was diagnosed with breast cancer.  After being gifted headscarves accompanied by a note that said “You can do this” during her treatment, she founded @hopescarves, bringing hope and community to thousands of people.  Then, after  7 years in remission, she was diagnose...

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We sit down with Austin Perlmutter to discuss how toxic social media and mindless internet scrolling has become something that our brains have been hardwired to do.  While it isn't currently coined "addiction" in our country, the ways that our brains are stimulated based on social media is directly correlated with dopamine rush. It very closely mimics addictive behavior. We have bec...

Host Liz Humphreys sits down with author Lauren Dykovitz to talk about dealing with the frustration of caring for a family member with a memory disease like Alzheimer’s.  Lauren’s book “When Only Love Remains” is out now. Get more info here: @lifeloveandalizheimers To learn more about Mind What Matters or to support our mission head to our website . Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTub...