The Dr. Sylvia K Show

In this powerful and deeply transformative episode, I sit down with Paul Lubicz , founder of Return to True Nature , to explore the profound connection between forgiveness, healing, imagination, and personal transformation. Paul works with high-capacity founders, leaders, and creatives to break through limiting beliefs and remove the emotional and structural blocks that impact clarity, performance...

This is a very special and heartfelt episode focused on depression, hope, recovery, and healing. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Lisa Zielbauer, PharmD , also known as Dr. Z , owner of Root Cause Rx and the voice behind Instagram accounts @RootCauseRx   and @theMINDfulFARMacist . A Doctor of Pharmacy and Functional Medicine Consultant, Dr. Z courageously shares her personal journey...

Dara’s perspective on sensitivity as physiology rather than personality offers a powerful and refreshing conversation that so many women need to hear. In this deeply informative and supportive episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show , I sit down with Dara Steinberg to explore what it truly means to be a highly sensitive woman and how understanding your nervous system can become the foundation for healing...

In this episode, we dive into the powerful insights of Dr. Kim, also known as “The Parentologist,” and her transformative approach to raising emotionally connected, confident children. Drawing from her clinical work and her new book Parenting Through Play , we explore how play is truly the language of childhood—and how, as adults, we often forget its importance. Dr. Kim reminds us that while paren...

In this deeply meaningful episode, I sit down with Dr. Vanessa Scaringi—licensed psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist, and co-owner of CALM Counseling in Austin, Texas—for a conversation that feels both grounding and transformative. Vanessa brings her relational approach to the forefront as we explore what it really means to feel connected—to ourselves, to others, and to our relation...

What if you could calm your nervous system in minutes—without overthinking, forcing positivity, or “figuring it all out”? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Jessica Ortner, New York Times bestselling author and co-creator of The Tapping Solution, to explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping, can help you regulate your nervous system, release...

In this solo episode, I explore something we all crave but rarely practice deeply enough: truly listening. I dive into the art of listening—not just to respond, but to understand. From reflective listening to the simple (but powerful) act of putting your phone down, I share practical ways we can show up more fully for the people in our lives. And when we can’t? How to communicate that honestly, wi...

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we sit down with author and grief specialist Ashley Olivia Nelson to celebrate the release of her debut book, The Identity Reset , publishing March 16, 2026. Ashley’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. A two-time widow who has walked through profound personal loss, she has transformed her lived experience with grief into compassionate guidance...

What if the Beckham family “feud” isn’t about drama, entitlement, or ingratitude—but about something much deeper? In this episode, we unpack emotionally immature parents, family enmeshment, and differentiation using simple, everyday language anyone can understand. Through the lens of Bowen family systems theory (don’t worry—we keep it sixth-grade friendly), we explore how growing up too fast, carr...

This is not your usual podcast episode. This is a guided meditation designed to meet you in the quiet places—the tiredness that lingers in your body, the loneliness that doesn’t always have words, and the moment in life where something old no longer fits, but something new hasn’t fully arrived yet. This episode is part of a special meditation series created to complement the work inside Lonely AF:...

Why does family stress hit so differently than anything else? Why can love and anxiety exist at the same time in the same family? In this episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show , I break down Bowen Family Systems Theory in simple, everyday language—no therapy jargon required. You’ll learn how families operate as emotional ecosystems , why anxiety spreads through relationships, and how one person often e...

This is not a traditional podcast episode—it’s a guided meditation experience. In this special installment from my ongoing meditation series, I guide you through The Seven-Minute Meditation That Changed My Life—a short but powerful practice designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and release the family roles and self-limiting beliefs that may be keeping you stuck. Many of us grow...

This is not a typical podcast episode. This is a guided meditation. Breaking Up With Shame is part of a growing meditation series designed to support personal growth, emotional healing, and awareness of the family and relational systems that shape how we see ourselves. In this short, no-BS meditation, you’ll be guided to gently notice shame-based patterns and self-defeating behaviors that may have...

This is not your ordinary podcast episode. This is a guided meditation created to support your healing. In this meditation, you’ll be gently guided to bring awareness to the family roles you may have learned to play—consciously or unconsciously—such as the rescuer, the scapegoat, the caretaker, the peacemaker, or the one who stayed unseen. These roles often begin as survival strategies in our earl...

In this incredibly real and compassionate conversation, I’m joined by breakup coach Cole Zesiger, whose down-to-earth wisdom and lived experience make him one of the most relatable voices in the breakup and healing space. Cole just wrote his first book, Ex’s and No’s: The Breakup Advice You Don't Want to Hear, and wow… this episode delivers exactly the kind of clarity, comfort, and practical...

What if your struggle with food isn’t about food at all? In this raw and revealing episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show, licensed psychotherapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Mary Dobson, LMFT, joins us to explore Family Systems Theory and hidden roots of disordered eating—childhood emotional neglect (CEN) and emotional loneliness. We unpack family systems theory, the roles we play in our...

In this episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show, we explore the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, a powerful metaphor for healing and growth. Kintsugi, meaning “to join with gold,” teaches us to embrace our cracks and imperfections, turning them into sources of strength and beauty.  Dr. Sylvia dives into how this philosophy can help us better understand family dynamics, navigate feelings of loneliness wi...

In this raw and eye-opening episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show , we dive deep into the often-hidden loneliness that can exist within family structures. Joining me today is Stacey Dorenfeld, author of the powerful memoir Kosher Crack , who bravely shares her personal story of feeling isolated and disconnected in her own family. Together, we explore themes of abuse, survival, and the difficult journey...

In this intimate episode, we delve into the intricate world of storytelling, guided by the insightful and multi-talented Kristen McGuiness. From her early days at Shakespeare & Co. in New York to becoming a revered author, editor, and publisher, Kristen's journey is a testament to the power of narrative in our lives. The Power of Story: Kristen shares her deep-seated passion for storytell...

Are you or someone you know struggling with OCD or anxiety?  In this episode, I sit down with Madina Alam, M.A., LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor and certified yoga instructor, who specializes in treating OCD and anxiety. Madina is also the Director of Operations at NOCD, a company dedicated to treating individuals with OCD using exposure response prevention (ERP), a research-backed type o...

It's been a roller coaster of emotions for me since I've last posted a podcast episode. When they say "Life happens," it’s no joke- there's been a  lot of life and death that has  happened in my world. From moving homes and offices in Miami of 2022, to suddenly loosing my mother-in-law  in February of 2023, to then moving continents from the US to Switzerland with my famil...

Being a sensitive person can feel like both a strength and a weakness at times. Dr. Elaine Aron, a clinical psychologist and expert on high-sensitivity defines high sensitivity’s characteristics as a more elaborate depth of processing , easy overstimulation , e motional responsiveness , acute awareness of stimulations, and empathy. In this episode, I speak with Mitali Sankhe- a college professor a...

Meet Kristen D. Boice , a  psychotherapist who has spent the last 18+ helping people build or rebuild healthy relationships, make life transitions, navigate grief, and deal with the hard stuff life throws at us. Kristen is all about helping  you process the past, accept yourself, and live more fully (and joyfully) in who you are—because sometimes that’s the hardest thing of all to do. Think about...

In this week’s episode of The Dr. Sylvia K Show, we want to talk to you about healing through creativity and the power of giving yourself permission to play. Meet Lisa A. Kramer, MFA, Ph. D, theatre artist, educator, author, and activist. She is woman of many creative talents and wisdom that she graciously shares with us. In this episode,  you will hear Dr. Kramer talk about the magic of exploring...

Water can teach us a lot about change and transformation- something we often resist as humans. Speaking with the talented Author and Founder of Ripple Press, LLC, Jayshree L Patel  gave me so much insight on how water and nature can truly be one of our greatest teachers. If you have ever felt "lost" or "stuck" on your journey, this is a must listen episode. Jayshree will inspir...