Real Things Living

Is your life running on an outdated operating system? Brigitte Cutshall sits down with enlightened master Dahryn Trivedi to challenge the modern definition of resilience. Backed by 6,000+ scientific experiments, they explore why "coping" is actually a sign of failure and how to move into a state of effortless flow and "spiritual immunity." Key Takeaways: Why the $4 trillion wel...

You've poured into everyone else — your career, your family, your community. Now it's your turn. But where do you even start? Brigitte Cutshall sits down with Chanda Coston, a business coach and strategist who helps women in midlife build businesses that actually fit their lives. Chanda shares how losing her brother to gun violence led her to discover her passion for mentoring, and why she...

Four cancers, three strokes, two brain aneurysms, a divorce, and 27 surgeries — and she came out on the other side with a book, a podcast, and a whole lot of laughter. Teresa Baglietto joins Brigitte Cutshall on Real Things Living for a raw and deeply relatable conversation about surviving the unsurvivable. From her first cancer diagnosis in 2008 through a decade of medical crises, Teresa shares h...

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) is an ultra-rare diagnosis that often requires a long, complex journey toward answers. In this episode, Brigitte Cutshall sits down with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, hosts of the Wheel Talk with Kelly & Avery Podcast, to explore their lives with the same rare subtype of CMD. From meeting on a Zoom call to becoming close friends and collaborators , they sh...

"I was in robot mode: high productivity, zero emotional connection." Kevin Rice built a company from his garage to 250 employees and $40M in revenue, but the "success" felt hollow. In this episode, we dive into how to break out of survival mode, redefine "balance" through intentionality, and lead your family with the same passion you bring to your career. Key Takeaway...

The journey to finding your true self often requires leaving behind the stories that no longer serve you. In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall sits down with Robin Ferguson—an executive leader, coach, and author of "The Phoenix Effect." Robin shares how her background as a nurse and minister shaped her understanding of resilience and self-acceptance. They discuss...

If you think your past defines your future, this story of Ivy League success, 20 years of homelessness, and ultimate redemption will change your mind. Ken Miller joins Brigitte Cutshall to share his powerful journey from being a National Merit Scholar at Dartmouth to spending two decades battling addiction, homelessness, and incarceration. Now 21 years sober and a successful business owner, Ken di...

"I don't think I had a choice—this is just how my river runs." In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall talks with Yousef Benhamida, the systems-driven entrepreneur behind the national brand Humboldt’s Secret. Yousef shares his journey from childhood "hustles" to bootstrapping a national empire. He explains why he values a "clean house" and or...

Imagine working your entire life for a retirement you never reach. Engineering leader, Jossie Haines, shares how a family tragedy transformed her perspective on ambition, burnout, and the urgent need for human-centric leadership in the age of AI. After reaching the heights of Silicon Valley as a VP of Engineering and working on iconic products like Siri, Jossie realized that the traditional "...

"We need to focus on who we are." The secret to raising resilient children starts with the parent stepping away to find their own calm in the chaos. In this episode of the Real Things Living Podcast, Brigitte Cutshall explores the essentials of Parental Resilience with psychologist and author Dr. Kate Lund. Dr. Lund introduces her "Step Away" book, which focuses on the psycholo...

Your chronic physical pain might be more than a medical diagnosis—it could be your body’s only way of screaming for emotional rescue. Author and Shaman, Kerry Blaser Bouzaglo, joins Brigitte Cutshall to share her journey from a traumatic childhood and debilitating back pain to a life of "psychic gifts" and radical health, revealing how women can stop "popping pills" and start l...

Are you living for everyone else but yourself? Kathleen Conner, the founder of Chasing Purpose, joins Brigitte Cutshall to discuss the "Aha" moment that saved her life and how women can stop being "fine" and start being seen. Drawing from her experience as a high-level corporate executive and a lifetime of service, Kathleen reveals the "box methodology"—the labels lik...

Ditch the idea that you need natural-born talent and discover how curiosity, bread-making, and even a "neutralized" paintbrush can become your most powerful tools for emotional healing. In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall sits down with Grace Esther, the heart behind Healing with Grace. Grace shares her journey into creativity, which began in 2006 and took a sig...

A life-altering cancer diagnosis after a 30-year career in healthcare administration led Jane Rubin to find her voice—and her ancestors—through the power of historical fiction. In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall connects with two-time cancer survivor and author Jane Rubin. Jane opens up about her journey with the BRCA gene mutation, explaining how a breast cancer diagnos...

When Western medicine failed and he was told he wouldn't survive, Greg turned to critical thinking and ancient wisdom to discover a natural protocol that reversed his "incurable" conditions. In this episode, Brigitte Cutshall talks with Greg the Hydrogen Man about his decade-long mission to uncover the truth about molecular hydrogen and water purity. After working in the medical fiel...

Discover why your body's physical signals are the most honest business partners you will ever have. In this episode, Brigitte Cutshall welcomes Courtney Osselaer to discuss her transition from the high-stress world of pediatric nursing to her current work as a trauma-informed coach. Courtney shares how her background in healthcare and psychology shaped her understanding of burnout and the crit...

Stop measuring your child’s athletic success by scholarships or trophies and start focusing on the lifelong connections that actually matter. Harvey Araton, veteran sports journalist and author of "The Goal of the Game," joins host Brigitte Cutshall to discuss the high-pressure culture of modern youth sports. This conversation offers a refreshing perspective on reclaiming the heart of th...

Most of us are taught to treat symptoms with a pill, but the real secret to healing might be "injecting intelligence" back into our own systems. In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall welcomes Dr. Joy Kong to discuss the revolutionary world of regenerative medicine. Dr. Kong shares her personal journey from moving to the U.S. at age 20 to graduating from UCLA Medic...

Your body is the only place you have to live. Isn't it time to start listening to what it’s telling you? Dr. Sherry McAllister, President of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and author of "Adjusted Reality," joins Brigitte Cutshall to discuss the transformative power of chiropractic care. Both women share their journeys from a debilitating car accident to discovering drug-fre...

If you find a doctor you trust, follow Dr. Kowey’s advice: "hang on because they're not common people". In this candid conversation, Brigitte Cutshall welcomes Dr. Peter Kowey, cardiologist and author of "Failure to Treat", to discuss the deteriorating state of American healthcare. He has four decades of experience, reveals why the U.S. healthcare system is failing patients...

Your anxiety, procrastination, and perfectionism aren't multiple problems you need to "manage" forever. They're symptoms of one malfunctioning system you can actually fix. Mechanical Engineer turned CEO, Daniel Packard shares his journey from spending $100K and 10 years on therapy, coaches, and retreats that kept him stuck. After battling crippling PTSD, Daniel discovered the &qu...

Struggling to break free from self-judgment and unhealthy habits, even when you know the "right" steps? Brigitte Cutshall welcomes Freedom Coach and writer, Kayla MacDonald, to discuss her journey from traditional health coaching to focusing on "food freedom" and inner "warrior work". Kayla reveals why your food struggles might not be about food at all, but rather a distraction from stepping into...

We often hear about healing the "inner child," but what about the voice that controls it? European licensed psychologist and author, Kasia Dodd, joins Brigitte Cutshall to introduce her groundbreaking "Inner Parent Theory" and reveals why healing the critical, fearful inner parent is the real key to unlocking happiness and potential. 3 Key Takeaways: (1) The Duo Dynamic: The in...

When Jenny Brandemuehl's husband survived a fiery plane crash only to pass away five months later from complications, she was thrust into unimaginable grief. Her journey from devastation to rediscovering love and joy offers profound lessons about resilience, vulnerability, and the power of hope for anyone facing life's darkest moments. Jenny's new book, Forever Fly Free, serves as a pa...

As we approach America's 250th anniversary, now is the perfect time to understand the full, complex story of this remarkable experiment in democracy. Historian and author, Ann Bausum, joins host Brigitte Cutshall to discuss her 25-year career writing history for all ages and her latest book, "White Lies: How the South Lost the Civil War, Then Rewrote the History." Growing up in histo...