Who Are You Now?

What if the playbook you inherited for raising boys is outdated? In this episode of WTF? Midlife, Chrissie and Marva dive into modern masculinity, emotional intelligence in boys, and why the old rules no longer fit today's reality. From the myths of "toughness" to the missing tools for emotional resilience, we explore how parents, mentors, and partners can guide young men in a changing world.  Whe...

Outdated scripts of toughness, silence, and self-reliance no longer fit the world our boys are growing up in.  One of the last places boys consistently find mentors outside the home is in sports.  And that's where both the crisis–and the solution–show up. In this episode, Chrissie sits down with Coach Jeff Noviello, who has been shaping young athletes for over 26 years with the Junior Ducks youth...

Young men are struggling in silence – and it's costing them their future.  Depression, disconnection, and outdated masculinity norms are fueling a quiet crisis. In this episode, Chrissie sits down with Dr. Nate Balfanz, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with teens, young adults, and families.  Together they explore what's driving the crisis, how generat...

Young men are struggling in silence – and it's costing them their future.  Depression, disconnection, and a quiet sense of not belonging are rising, while academic performance is dropping and many are retreating from community instead of moving toward it. This episode isn't about blame.  It's about understanding what's happening, why it matters, and how we as parents–and especially as mothers–can...

What happens when the rules, roles, and survival tools that once carried you stop working? In this first WTF? Midlife episode of Season 2, Chrissie Morgan and her longtime best friend and co-host, Marva Silva, get real about the identities that no longer fit.  From people pleasing to over-functioning, from co-dependency to toxic productivity, they explore the grief of letting go, the discomfort of...

From addiction and incarceration to redemption, Alex Pellegrini shares his powerful recovery story. In this powerful episode of Who Are You Now? , Chrissie sits down with Alex Pellegrini, a 26-year-old business owner who overcame a decade of addiction, violence, and incarceration to rebuild his life from the inside out.  Arrested 13 times before 21, Alex faced trauma, loss, and a numbing cycle of...

Stillness isn't failure - it's space for truth to rise. In this Season 2 premiere of Who Are You Now? , Chrissie explores the power of stillness and surrender, and how clarity often emerges not through constant action, but by allowing what's real to come forward.  Through storytelling, reflection, and grounded wisdom, you'll discover why your beliefs shape your reality, how aligned boundaries hold...

Spiritual awakening doesn't always come as a lightning bolt – it often arrives as a quiet remembering. In this Season 1 finale of Who Are You Now?,  Chrissie explores the fourth layer of the Body Awareness Method:  the Spiritual Body.  Through storytelling, reflection, and grounded wisdom, you'll discover how awakening happens not through performance or perfection – but through presence, integrati...

In this bold and validating episode of WTF? Midlife , Chrissie Morgan and Marva Silva explore what happens when women finally stop trying to be liked – and start reclaiming their power. From the roots of people-pleasing to the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of self-abandonment, this conversation dives deep into why midlife often becomes the breaking point and the breakthrough. If you've e...

What if the foundation of your life wasn't built on fear, control, or external achievement – but on daily inner awareness? In this episode, Chrissie sits down with master yoga teacher and author, Diana Christinson to explore the power of living from the inside out.  Diana shares the personal journey behind her book, Your Golden Journey , a 45-day pilgrimage designed to guide you back to vibrant he...

What if your emotions don't just pass through you – but actually stay stored in your body? In this episode, Chrissie dives into Emotional Body Awareness – the somatic and energetic layer of your being where unprocessed emotions live.  You'll learn why suppressing feelings often leads to physical symptoms, how to begin naming what you feel without fear, and why awareness is the first step in healin...

In this episode of WTF? Midlife , Chrissie Morgan and Marva Silva unpack a foundational truth: no relationship will be truly fulfilling until you have a strong one with yourself. They explore how self-love gets buried under people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the belief that being chosen is the goal – and how midlife becomes the exact season to unlearn those patterns.  With raw honesty what it mea...

In this expert-led episode, Chrissie sits down with Dr. John Alevizos to unpack the often-misunderstood world of hormone health.  Together, they explore how to approach your labs, the real difference between "normal" and "optimal" and why midlife symptoms are frequently dismissed. You'll Learn: What your hormone labs really reveal about your health The difference between estradiol, estrogen, and p...

In this solo episode, we explore the power of mental awareness – the foundational shift that happens when you start observing your thoughts instead of automatically believing them. Chrissie breaks down how the mind, brain, and mental body differ, unpacks layers of subconscious programming, and walks you through how limiting beliefs form – and how to begin rewriting them. If you're feeling stuck in...

In this episode of the Who Are You Now? podcast's WTF? Midlife segment , hosts Chrissie Morgan and Marva Silva dive into the complex journey of thriving in midlife.  They explore the major identity shifts that unfold during this life stage — from evolving friendships and romantic partners to a deepening sense of self. This candid conversation touches on compassion, self-nurturing, and the role spi...

What does healing really look like? In this powerful episode, Chrissie Morgan sits down with Apryl Zemla , a 21-year breast cancer survivor, to explore the raw truths and profound shifts that come with facing cancer— not once, but alongside the memory of her sister who lost the same battle.  Apryl shares how she went from fear to gratitude, from survival to true healing, and how love,  mindset, an...

Real awareness starts in the body - not just the mind. In this solo episode, Chrissie Morgan explores how shifting into observer mode creates clarity, empowerment, and emotional release. You'll Learn: How to move from reaction to response The role of somatic awareness in emotional healing Why the Drama Triangle keeps us stuck - and how to break free The difference between being kind vs. being nice...

In this episode, Chrissie Morgan shares the moment her own shift began- when burnout, resentment, and disconnection forced her to pause.  What followed was a radical reconnection to self through consistent, intentional self-nurture. If you are navigating a transition- whether emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual- this episode offers a grounded, honest reflection on how The Shift begins and wh...

Welcome to the first WTF? Midlife episode, where co-hosts, Chrissie Morgan and Marva Silva get real about menopause.  From hot flashes to hormone swings to digestive chaos and emotional meltdowns, this episode is everything you wish someone had told you- raw, hilarious, and refreshingly honest. If you're wondering "What the actual F is happening to my body"-  you are not alone.  We're sharing our...

What happens when the life you built no longer aligns with who you are? In this episode, Chrissie Morgan talks with entrepreneur, author, and energy practitioner Craig Cooke, who shares his powerful journey from building a multi-million dollar digital marketing agency to embracing Qigong, energy healing, and inner alignment. Craig opens up about how stress, burnout, and physical symptoms forced hi...

  Welcome to Who Are You Now? - a podcast for people in transition: navigating change, asking big questions, and ready to create their most authentic life. In this short introductory episode, I share what inspired me to launch this podcast, what you can expect from future episodes, and why change - no matter how uncertain or messy - is often the beginning of everything new. You'll also get a first...