Who You Callin’ Crazy?!

It happens in a lot of therapy sessions: You're talking about your thoughts and feelings while the therapist listening to you scribbles down their own, private notes that you're not invited to see. Do you ever wonder what it is we're writing down?! In this episode, I answer questions you all have submitted, including what we're writing, how we remember details about all of our...

CW: suicide, physical abuse, emotional abuse  Jenna Banks is an author, an entrepreneur,  a speaker, a podcaster, and a self-love advocate. She is on a mission to help women embrace loving themselves more to find real happiness and attain their fullest potential without giving away their power   In a nutshell, we chat about: Jenna's history of abuse  What self-love means  What makes it hard f...

In today's episode, I talk with Colleen Odegaard for a follow-up episode.  Colleen was on TV for years and is currently a life coach and the host of the Wake Up To Your Life podcast. As you know from our first conversation, Colleen is very open about anxiety, Tourettes syndrome, and body image concerns. Colleen approaches our conversation in this follow-up episode in a very vulnerable and hon...

CW/TW: mass shooting In this episode, I talk to Sam Abbott, a registered dietitian who specializes in working with clients who struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Sam is passionate about helping individuals take a non-diet approach to nutrition and improving their symptoms without hating their bodies.  Sam shares about her own mental health journey and traumas she has endured, includin...

In this episode, I speak to Chayil Johnson, a Chef de Cuisine and an educator at Community Matters Cafe in uptown Charlotte, NC.  Born and raised in New Orleans, Chayil, one of 6 siblings, was great at baseball and music. But, as an over-thinker and perfectionist, he frequently suffered from anxiety.  He began cooking at age 12, thanks to a program by Emeril Lagasse, and finally found solace. In a...

Embodied writing seeks to reveal raw and tender connections from the most powerful places where writing comes from. It is a form of beautiful, heartfelt, and open-ended writing. In this episode, I speak to Shana Hartman, an embodied writing coach and former English professor.  She enjoys spotting unique messages shared by business owners and leaders and helping them express themselves through word...

CW: domestic violence, sexual abuse, physical abuse,  emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, suicidality, postpartum depression Mariah Oller is a Cell Biologist turned Oracle that commonly answers questions regarding people’s life, love, and business ventures. She is the founder of Harvest and Moon and recently published her first Tarot Deck, The Tarot of Life .  Mariah joins me in deep vulnerability b...

“Dating yourself” is an act of self-love and it’s beyond self-care. It's getting reacquainted with yourself in order to deeply connect not just with yourself, but also to be able to forge connections with others.  In this episode, I speak to Aliya Saulson, a therapist at Southeast Psych.  Aliya shares her raw and tender story of heartbreak, her role in the relationship, what avoidance teaches...

Shame, regret, pressure, breakTHROUGHS, forgiveness, rising. This episode is such a good one!!! I speak to Nesha Pai of Charlotte, NC. Sitting in front of a male boss who refused to give her a raise because she had a gap in her resume from being a stay-at-home mom for six years, she decided to take a leap of faith (and her largest client) and strike out on her own. She started Pai CPA , an account...

Finding our inner truths and letting go of other people's expectations is really hard to do. TV host, Mia Atkins, joins us again on the show and shares about major changes that have happened in her life since our first conversation several months ago. Having struggled with pretty severe anxiety and depression, Mia says it took her a while to truly pinpoint why.  Now that she’s gone through su...

Welcome to season 2 of the show! We're excited to be back! This season will consist of one-off therapist banter episodes + continued conversations with people you (want to) know. How do you feel and what do you think when other people cry? What about with your own tears? In this episode, I help us explore what we've learned about tears and what the "point" of crying even is. I...

CW: eating disorders  Dr. Jillian Lampert is a Registered Dietitian, a Professor, and the Chief Strategy Officer at The Emily Program, a treatment program for those struggling with eating disorders. Dr. Lampert is also the Co-founder and President of the Residential Eating Disorders Consortium and the Treasurer of the Eating Disorders Coalition. She is the author of numerous book chapters and arti...

I am joined by Elle Walsh, a chalk artist and long-time creative. Elle is on a mission to inspire and educate through what she creates as she scours nature, the news, and history for inspiration for her art.  We talk about how COVID affected Elle and her family specific to symptoms, why she’s a self-diagnosed long hauler, and how it all impacts her mental health. We highlight the need to practice...

Vernisha Crawford is an entrepreneur who has overcome many obstacles. She has turned every challenge into an opportunity. Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology,  a Master’s Degree in Leadership, and currently pursuing her PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Vernisha has found passion in helping others navigate life. Through her organization, Bringing You Excellence (BYE), Vernisha...

Abbigail Glen’s plan was to start saving to open her own bookstore once she got out of debt. She resigned from her job as an HR professional to do just that, though it looked different than she imagined! We talk about how her pop-up bookstore came to be and what it has been like to be flexible in entrepreneurship. Abbi shares with us how her business fits in the context of her mental health journe...

TW: sexual assault/rape  Today’s episode is a special one. First, because there is no guest and second, because it’s unscripted! Tune in to listen to my own story of trauma, the story behind my new tattoo, and about my personal relationship with Maya Angelou.  I hope this episode inspires you and reminds you that there is no shame in seeking help or going to therapy. I hope that you will reach out...

People are pretty darn amazing and too often don’t recognize their own greatness. Lisa Dimino White is on a mission to change that. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and event management, Lisa now focuses on her passion — inspiring others to actively seek out and create more joy for themselves, their communities, and all of humankind. She does this through her speaking...

CW: loss of a child Rachel Vindman has become a political activist. She co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine and Blue. Oh, and her husband, Ret. Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman, is the one who testified at Trump’s first impeachment hearing about what he heard in the call with the Ukrainian President. Rachel shares how her husband’s actions changed his career path and continues to...

Lauren Martin is the writer behind the popular Instagram account, Words of Women, which is dedicated to the growth and development of women.  She also wrote a book called The Book of Moods in which she embraces vulnerability and provides observations into her own path to emotional wellness. We talk about finding the right therapist, the validity of feelings, and finding ways to deal with changing...

Dr. Jasmine Clark  is an epidemiologist, Lecturer of Microbiology and Human A&P at Emory University School of Nursing and she's the Representative of the GA State House of Representatives in House District 108. She also co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine & Blue. She's  truly leaving her mark on the world!!! We talk about her learning to not internalize things...

I'm so appreciative of Michelle’s candidness and insight into her own mental health and specifically that of a journalist, particularly over the past two years. There might’ve been a few double entendres that contributed to our lovely and lively discussion around how someone who literally cannot turn off social media or the news (because it’s her JOB!) cares for themselves in a pandemic. Ther...

CW: substance use, addiction Sam has worked in many restaurants, has beaten Bobby Flay, now owns a meal delivery business, and he is the personal chef for the Carolina Panthers' running back, Christian McCaffrey.  Whew! Along with his passion for cooking, he is also very open about substance use.  Sam talks about not being able to outrun his addiction until he learned to surrender. We'll...

CW: domestic violence Brittney tells us her story about being a survivor of domestic violence and shares what it was like when she decided to come forward with her story. We also talk entrepreneurship and learning from failure. Her journey to healing has also included working through issues with body image and self-esteem. And of course we talk about being the daughter of former NBA player, Muggsy...

CW: substance abuse, overdose Don't you want to know how Chef Jamie Lynch got started in the industry (even when he was a picky eater as a kid!) and how he handled the pressure of being on Top Chef?! He gives us lots of insight into this and thoughts on cooking being tied to self worth. Jamie talks with us about being an angsty youth, not learning to communicate about his feelings, and toxic...

Juliet and Brooklyn talk about the ongoing journey around mental health and how to not feel like we're failing at self-care. We explore how to know who offers you the space to expand in this world and how to find your people!  Brooklyn talks about what it's like to be a part of the fashion industry and how she found her voice. We also explore body image and self image.  And then we may o...