Really Personal Podcast

Whether you're struggling with a big life decision or striving to win the debate in your mind, it's important to understand the power of intuition and the willingness to make new choices. Instead of focusing on the outcome, we should be considering the kind of person we want to be. To help you make an informed decision, join us on the Really Personal Podcast episode as we dive into discu...

"This problem is too big...The opposition is too strong... You’ll never get past it.” Sounds familiar? You can let this play over and over in your head and live in defeat, discouragement, intimidation, and fear, or you can replace it. In this episode of the Really Personal Podcast , we embark on practical tools and strategies to help break free of negativity and create healthier, more positiv...

"Know your Boo" is the name of the game where we discuss a variety of topics covering the intimate conversations couples need to have while in a relationship. Through proactive conversations, healthy attachment styles, and tools to overcome challenges, this podcast helps couples make their relationship stronger and more fulfilling. Through proactive conversations, healthy attachment styl...

In this episode of the Really Personal Podcast , I want to share with you some of the most impactful changes that I’ve made over the years because it’s not an overnight process that has helped me get to this point where I just have a really balanced and effortless relationship with food . Want to know how to have a healthy relationship with food ? Balance is key! Before diving into forming a healt...

We're squashing the "New Year, New You" trend by starting with a Healthy Mindset. Your number one competition is always yourself- you versus you.  No coach, no trainer, or no mentor can do it, only you versus you. It’s on you- only you are in charge of your happiness. Creating new healthy goals for 2023 needs to begin with the way you speak to yourself. If you notice yourself sharin...

As the New Year approaches, it’s important to focus on the things that really matter and let go of the things that don’t. Worry, stress, and anxiety can be overwhelming, but there are ways to cope. Find self-care strategies that work for you, such as writing in a journal, listening to a calming podcast, or meditating. Take time for yourself to focus on the positive and de-stress. Let go of the thi...

Breakups suck, and the idea of living post-breakup often feels daunting and frightening. It's not the breakup that hurts the most- it's the post-trauma that follows it. You're back to square one, restarting your life only to simultaneously encounter doubt, lostness, and heartaches.  The hardest aspect of breaking up, especially after a long-term relationship, is not losing the perso...

Boundaries are an act of self-love, a way to establish mutual respect, a learned skill, and absolutely necessary. Boundary pushers, however, tend to create alternative definitions of boundaries as selfish, a form of punishment, and optional.  Boundaries are not hard to discover. Listening and staying in tune with your gut feelings and emotions will help you not only recognize them but also honor t...

All of us want to be loved and understood. When someone isn’t understanding our viewpoints, ideologies, feelings, and emotions, we become frustrated with the process and resentful of that individual. It's definitely a hard pill to swallow to accept that not every single conversation is going to go your way, you’re not always going to be right, and not every single argument is an argument you...

From a young age, women are placed in a specific timeframe: focus heavily on school, meet someone immediately, get married, have kids, and be good wives and mothers. Any divergence from this timeframe is considered detestable. While reaching academic heights is crucial to the elevation of the mind and soul, the other aspects of urgently meeting someone and getting married do in fact make us women...

Picture this: you've connected with a good-looking person, and during your first few encounters, you begin experiencing rumbles of disgust and confusion. The exit door is near eyesight, and you just can't wait to break free and away from the date. What the heck just happened? This, my friend, is no other than the rumbles of the ick! We hear about the ick on social media and TV shows, and...

"If you want to be a man who leads in his relationships, you must first be a man worth following." Time and time again we are reminded that if you have no direction to provide, why would you expect anyone to trust your lead. Sitting down with Daniel and Evan Richardsons, brothers only 3 years apart, was not only an inspirational gathering, but one of leadership, direction, and protection...

You might think you know what people-pleasing is, but let’s examine it closely: it’s not just about pleasing another person, it’s about perceiving your self-worth based on the reactions of other people towards you.  Like all psychological tendencies and needs, pleasing others arise from different causes. For some people, it is the result of overly strict or dismissive parenting because such parent...

Do you actually like them, or do you want them to like you? Those images you created in your head- that fantasy life with them is not reality. One way to break free from this is to observe red flags in the early onset of dating. Gabrielle Bergeron is not only a former co-worker, but also a friend that has journeyed with me through the tumultuous, yet entertaining experiences of online dating. She...

Just how important it is to prioritize self-love? It is one of the biggest, overlooked decisions and actions in life. We are constantly fed the narratives of the expectations placed on romantic relationships to fulfill all of our needs in our lives. And the fact of the matter is that we are fulfilled in bigger and better ways outside of romantic relationships. Let's tear down these walls and...

Ever wish you could find your right person without all of the complications of dating? The ying-yang of online dating has its benefits, but you just have to know how to navigate through the slums of bad profiles and potential time-wasters. Join Mary Ann Addis and Gabriella Bergeron as they lay down their really personal online dating experiences.  Set realistic expectations, standards, and time in...

Ever wonder why you’re attracted to certain people? What are the factors that will determine whether your relationship is successful or not so much? Dating attachment styles is not “one size fits all.” We are all unique, with different characteristics from different upbringings and backgrounds. The area of psychology that gives us insight into this is called Attachment Theory, and we're going...