Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington

What if leadership isn’t about having the answers…but about understanding what’s happening underneath the behavior? In this conversation with the amazing DeDe Halfhill, we go deep into what most leaders miss: You can’t fix what you can’t see And what you can’t see is often emotion Fear. Uncertainty. The question every human is quietly asking: “Do I still matter?” This episode challenged me in the...

This one had me in the feels and on edge. In this episode of Unlonely, I sit down with Paul Hutchinson (@liberating.humanity), philanthropist, entrepreneur, and executive producer of Sound of Freedom and we dive into some of the hardest, messiest questions a human can ask: Why do people do terrible things? Is it possible that even the ones who hurt others are hurting too? Can trauma and healing ac...

We’re all just trying to hold it together in a world that feels like it’s burning down. Uncertainty. Fear. No end in sight. These are not just buzzwords, they are the ingredients of dysregulation. And they’re stealing the best parts of us. In this raw, real, and soul-shifting conversation, I sat down with the incredible @gilldeacon to talk about her book A Love Affair with the Unknown and the ques...

Work isn’t just “work” anymore—it's become the place where burnout brews and bad bosses break us. ⁠ In this fire-filled episode with Dr. Laura, we unpack the real cost of stress at work, what defines a truly toxic leader, and how to know when it’s not just you—it’s the system you’re stuck in. Spoiler: surviving a toxic boss isn't just possible—it's necessary. ⁠ ⁠ We dive into:⁠ What makes a boss t...

In this episode of The Unlonely Podcast, Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with business powerhouse Arlene Dickinson for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, emotional strength, and navigating a chaotic world. From her journey as an immigrant to becoming one of Canada’s top business leaders, Arlene shares hard-earned insights on resilience, the evolution of leadership, and why emotional regu...

If you’ve been worried about the men you love—or you are one—this conversation is for you. Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Nick Koumalatsos to talk about male loneliness and brotherhood, the state of men’s emotional health, and why so many men are carrying crushing pressure without the words or space to name it. Nick makes a bold case: men aren’t struggling because they’re weak. They’re struggl...

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to speak up after abuse, this conversation is for you. Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with women’s rights attorney, author, and survivor Alreen Haeggquist for a powerful conversation about childhood abuse, silence, shame, healing, and the life-changing work of finding your voice after trauma. Alreen shares how surviving profound abuse shaped her work adv...

If you’re walking through a hard season, or love someone who is, this one will stay with you. Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Chance Toder for an unforgettable conversation about resilience after childhood stroke, medical trauma, and rebuilding a life that looked nothing like the one he expected. Born at 1 pound 15 ounces, Chance survived multiple heart surgeries, went into a coma after a strok...

If you’re a parent, partner, helper, or human who feels like you’re holding it all together by a thread, this conversation is for you. Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein - occupational therapist, nervous system educator, and expert in sensory and emotional regulation - to talk about why so many parents are emotionally dysregulated right now, and what it actually takes to come...

Loneliness isn’t just uncomfortable - it’s costly. And the scariest part? Most of us are living it without calling it what it is. Dr. Jody talks with Ken Stern (*Healthy to 100*, *Century Lives*) about the loneliness epidemic and the link between social isolation and mortality risk - plus the practical shift that changes everything: building your social life with the same intention you’d bring to...

If you’re exhausted by the tension - at work, online, even with people you love - this episode is for you. Dr. Jody and Rachel DeAlto talk about what’s driving the empathy dip (and the “why is everyone so mean lately?” vibe), how social media trains us out of critical thinking, and why more options in dating/work/friendship can actually make us choose worse. This is a real-talk episode about rebui...

If you’ve built your whole life around being capable, dependable, and “fine”… what happens when your body says otherwise? Dr. Jody talks with Malaysia Harrell about the hidden cost of being the helper—how childhood trauma can fuel achievement, how high-stakes service roles stack layer upon layer of vicarious trauma, and why so many women stay in fight-or-flight until something finally forces a rec...

Is ADHD really a "superpower"? Or is that just a toxic label that sets high-performers up for a massive crash? In this episode, Dr. Jody sits down with executive coach Cathy Rashidian (aka The Candid Empath) to dismantle the popular "superpower" narrative. They unpack the visceral reality of leading with a "fast brain"—from the dopamine-fueled highs of hyper-focus to the crushing "hangover" that i...

If you’ve done everything “right” and still feel anxious, disconnected, and like you’re somehow failing…this one is for you. Dr. Jody and Grace Emmons unpack good girl conditioning burnout: how patriarchy, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can make high-achieving women look fine on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside. Grace shares her own rock-bottom (including why she felt stuc...

Real talk, parents: if you’ve got a kid with access to a screen, odds are they’ve seen something they weren’t ready for. And guess what? That uncomfortable convo you’re avoiding? It’s exactly the one you need to have. In this no-BS episode, Dr. Robyn Silverman joins Dr. Jody to crack open the truth about modern parenting: Why “kids these days” aren’t broken — the world is just louder. Why YOU need...

“So... do you have kids?” That one question—THAT ONE—can derail a whole damn conversation. Because if the answer is no? Suddenly, you’re forced to explain your whole existence. This week on Unlonely, I dive into it with the brilliant, badass, and beautifully bold Emily Paulsen who is child-free by choice, and not here to play by anyone else’s rules. We unpack the stigma, the double standards, the...

Okay friends, listen. I think one of the most powerful interventions we can make in this next generation isn’t just another behaviour strategy or classroom tool — it’s helping big people understand how their own brains work. That’s why I could not wait to bring Natasha Dorsey on the pod. She's a clinical hypnotherapist, cognitive science researcher, solo parent, and soon-to-be PhD — and she’s doin...

If 80% of women have HPV, why aren’t we talking about it? This conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Goldspink cracked wide open what so many of us feel but don’t say: women are lonely, overwhelmed, and often dismissed by a system that wasn't built with us in mind. We talk cervical health, perimenopause, trauma, and the stories our bodies hold onto when no one is listening. Spoiler alert: your nervous s...

What if the key to a healthier, happier life isn’t about “fixing” feelings—but truly allowing them? In this powerful conversation with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel, we explore how naming, understanding, and regulating emotions can transform our relationships, our mental health, and even our future. From childhoo...

I didn’t even want a podcast. And now? I can’t shut the hell up. Welcome to Unlonely Season 3 — where we question everything, swear a little too much, and try to make sense of this wild ride called being human. In this opener, I unpack the absolute chaos in my brain: My dad died and it cracked me wide open. Menopause is trying to ruin my life. Motherhood? A beautiful disaster. Entrepreneurship? Gl...

You can have 1,000 Facebook friends and no one to feed your dog. In this heartfelt, hilarious, and soul-shifting convo with the one and only @marliwilliams, we dive deep into what it really means to feel seen, held, and connected. From adult friendships to leadership energy to nervous system regulation (yes, bitch!), this one is for the humans craving real-deal belonging. We talk about: Why “I bel...

This one hit deep. I sat down with the extraordinary Liz Brunner—a woman who has reinvented herself more times than most people dare to dream. From singing in Vatican Square to anchoring the news, to building a business from the ground up in her 50s—this episode is about owning the fire inside of you, even when life tries to snuff it out. We talked about grief, burnout, badassery, and why feeling...

Tune in, because this one? It’s a gut-punch (in the best way). 🎯 ⁠ I sat down with the legendary @terricole to talk about what happens when you finally realize: ➡️ You can't heal others until you’ve done your own work. ➡️ Boundaries aren't walls — they’re bridges. ➡️ You’re not broken — you’re fucking learning. ⁠ We cover it all: messy healing, high-functioning codependency, and how to stay true...

What happens when life takes an unexpected turn and the path you thought you were on completely unravels? Melissa Monte—host of the Mind Love podcast and a force in personal growth—knows this journey intimately. From trauma and addiction to a wrongful felony conviction, Melissa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the power of rewriting our narrative. In this raw and insightful conversat...

If you want to hear what happens when two powerhouse speakers sit down to talk about passion, purpose, and connection, this one's for you! I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Leigh Brown, a real estate mogul, best-selling author, and all-around badass. We dove deep into the power of saying YES, the loneliness of success, and how trust is the real currency in this disconnected world. "Peop...