The Brain BS™ Podcast

In this episode I speak with Leticia Trujillo who helps to manage the FARO Center here in Santa Barbara. Leticia has devoted her life to helping non-profits support those less fortunate because she knows they are still valuable members of the community. Listen to this episode to find out how you can support the center. If there is one thing evident to me, the challenge of homelessness is not going...

In this solo episode I share my thoughts and feelings about the outcome of the election. Thank goodness I am in a much better emotional state than I was when Hillary lost. Back then, I was easily triggered and very reactive around anything related to politics. I have evolved since then and I am choosing to approach politics consciously and intentionally moving forward. Whether you are on the winni...

In this episode I speak with my good friend Alan Cook. I invited Alan to come on the podcast because he is gay and terrified of what is going to happen in the upcoming election. I wanted to see if we could help him to feel a little  more empowered by helping him to separate the fact from fiction in his mind, so he can approach politics and elections in a totally different way that can even lead to...

In this episode, I speak with my friend Bob Malatesta about the term scarcity and how it has impacted his life. Scarcity makes you feel like there is not enough, that you have to compete to get what you want, that there isn't plenty enough pie to go around for everybody. It tends to put you in a self-centered place of fear and wanting to control the people around you, so you can ensure your n...

In this episode, I speak with Stacy McCrory who is a death doula and experienced psycho-therapist. We talk about the Brain BS around death and how choosing to live consciously can improve the way we die for ourselves and the loved ones we leave behind. Stacy shares her personal journey that has led to her most recently focusing on death and grief in her work. The message she is promoting is so imp...

In this episode, I speak with my good friend Lee Lopez about her experience preparing her only daughter for college, how it was dropping her off,  and how she is doing with the empty nest now. I love this episode because Lee is totally honest and transparent about all of the emotions that came up for her. We discuss how Brain BS can impact a relationship between a child and their parents when big...

In this episode I share with you why leadership energy is so important and the positive ripple effect it can have when you are living in it. The reason why I wanted to do this is because I sometimes think people believe that leadership energy comes from a role assigned to them and applies to a certain group following them. I am suggesting that leadership energy is within us and always accessible w...

In this episode I speak with documentary filmmaker Jennie Reinish. Jennie is directing and co-producing a film with Abbie Nissenson called I Cannot Be a Bystander. The film exposes identity based hate and explores various ways we can combat it. This is an important film that will make the world a better place, so please consider listening to the podcast episode to see how you can support Abbie and...

In this episode I speak with realtor and investor Justin Etherton about his professional journey and how we met. We talk about the complexities of relationships between realtors and their clients when you are trying to find them a home and long after you close the deal. Justin talks about his love for community and how his faith impacts how he shows up to every area of his life. He shares tips for...

In this episode I speak with Deann Zampelli who is the Monticeto Health Coach and the health columnist for the Monticeto Journal. We talk about the benefits of a proactive approach to aging, the importance of honoring the mind/body connection, and why we must be  advocates for ourselves in every area of our lives.  This conversation is fun and informative and may just get you to approach aging and...

This week I am getting caught up with my cousin, Erin Lonsway, who lives in Youngstown, OH and is an active member of the community. Erin has a retail store downtown that has had many challenges, and she is also responsible for carrying on the work her mother started when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and eventually died in 2012.  I wanted to invite Erin on the podcast because September is...

In this episode I speak with Tania Israel who is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the UCSB and award-winning author of Facing the Fracture: The Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. We discuss the political stress that comes up at election time and effective ways to mange it so that you can feel more empowered when you are confronted with people who might have different beliefs than you...

In this episode I speak with writer, podcaster and magazine representative Tom Russel. He shares his story about his radio days and how he eventually became an author and wrote two books. We also talk about his current gig and discuss how you can be featured in the Santa Barbara Neighbors Magazine, so make sure you take time to listen if you want to promote a business or message to the community!...

In this episode, I share why it is so important to reflect, restore and replenish after challenging events that deplete us and wreak havoc on our nervous system. As most of you know, I recently packed up a house in IL to become a full time resident of Santa Barbara and boy did it require a willingness to experience major discomfort... and boy was it worth it! In the words of Socrates, "an une...

In this episode I talk about the importance of separating fact from fiction in our minds. When we don't do that, we are much more likely to spread gossip that is not true and spread fake news all over social media. I share personal examples of how I have been the subject of other people's Brain BS and how I have been responsible for sharing inaccurate information myself on my social medi...

In this episode I speak with my good friend and pickleball buddy Allison Paolino. Allison recently went on a trip to Italy and was struck by the way the women there walked on the beach in their swimsuits with confidence and appeared to be so comfortable in their own skin. In contrast, we talk about what it's like to be an aging woman in the US and the Brain BS that comes up that skews our per...

In this episode, I speak with money therapist Jennifer Love, who is a self-described Champion of Wholistic Wealth. We dive into all things money and Jennifer shares valuable insights that may just reframe the way you look at money and how you define wealth moving forward. Jennifer Love is a MoneyTherapist & Business Advisor who helps women entrepreneurs and professionals become financially fre...

In this episode I am taking the time to celebrate my 200th episode which is a pretty big milestone. I share my thoughts on that and what I want to focus on in upcoming episodes on the podcast. I also appeal to you , the listener, to give me feedback on what you want to hear more about. In addition to that, I explain why I am focusing on preparing people emotionally and mentally for the upcoming el...

In this episode I speak with Santa Barbara resident Bob Smith about his retirement journey. Bob gives us tips on how to approach this next chapter based on an article he read a few years that was written by Peter Bloom, called Stumbling Toward Retirement https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stumbling-towards-retirement-peter-bloom/ As exciting as retirement can be, it also requires courage to pull the t...

In this episode I speak with soul mates and Sacred Sisters Polly and Emily Carey. We talk about their values and the evolution of their relationship that led to them creating a business to cultivate connections in the community. Click on the links below  if you want to learn more about Emily and Polly and possibly work with them! https://www.sacredsisters111.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sacredsi...

In this episode, I am celebrating that I am turning 61 on 6/27 and explaining why you will never hear me lying about my age or being ashamed of age-related changes. To be sure, I was not always like that! I had to do a lot of internal work to understand how ridiculous it is to make aging a problem. In fact, I talk about the various flavors of Brain BS that I experienced over the decades that cause...

In this episode I speak with climate activist Julie Henszey about why she is so committed  to protecting the ancient forests. She shares her journey from being a supporter  on the sidelines to stepping into her leadership energy which was inspired by a woman named Rainbow Eyes. Julie is hosting multiple events this weekend with Rainbow Eyes to raise funds for the  climate activists who are inspire...

In this episode I speak with Dr. Alicia Journey about her traumatic experience with the Monticeto Mudslide and how she stepped into leadership energy to take care of the Monticeto community. Alicia also talks about her supernatural gifts, what spirit is sharing with her, and a retreat that she has coming up that might be of interest to all of you! After a Near-Death-Experience (NDE) left her with...

In this episode I speak with Pilates instructor and business owner Victoria Popoff about the benefits of pilates. Victoria and I met in the Support Santa Barbara Biz FB group and it was evident to me in my first interaction with her in that group that  we both actively value community and collaboration. I have posted many times on social media about the similarities between learning to live consci...

In this episode I speak with co-founder and COO of Workzones, Pam Tanase,  about her personal story, what led to to the creation of Workzones, and about her experience collaborating in the Santa Barbara community over the last ten years. In fact, we even mention my upcoming event on 6/11 that I am hosting at her facility. What I love most about speaking with entrepreneurs like Pam who really belie...