Who You Callin’ Crazy?!

Bradley and Juliet talk about the leap for him from their small North Carolina hometown to New York City as a professional actor. We talk about his being a Black and Queer boy raised in the Mormon faith and the journey to find his place.  Bradley opens up about how he is now letting himself truly be seen as we talk about how to get out of our own way and recognize when things are so much bigger th...

Molly has been a media journalist and behind the news desk for a long time. We talk about how anchors and journalists have navigated the past several years in particular and the impact it has had on mental health.  Molly talks about how aging is a gift and shares how she's still exploring her grief journey after losing both of her parents to cancer.  We also discuss the wild story her family...

Julie and I talk about her "why" behind her pull to serve and root for all humans. We talk about intersections of race, sexuality, and her passion around humans relating to one another. She talks candidly about the bully of internalized oppression that she was able to replace with self-love and the ability to truly see herself in her Blackness. Julie shares her experience with therapy an...

Whitley, of The Queen City Style, shares about insecurities that occur amidst all of the curated images and fancy clothes! We talk about the art of styling clothes and encouraging people to meet themselves where they are. This matters because our self-image is constantly shifting and we tend to be our own worst critics! Therapy highlight: self-expression Episode originally aired 12/8/2020 More Inf...

Desi, who has played several roles on Broadway and in National Tours (including Jenna in Waitress and Roxie Hart in Chicago), talks about how she found incredible growth while her industry was shut down during the pandemic. She opens up about her father's suicide when she was 19 and how the lines have sometimes been blurred for her between performance and making choices that serve the self sh...

Charlitta Hatch founded the Me 3 Project which aims to change the narrative of young black boys in America through positive images, expressive stories, and deliberate advocacy. Her books include Black Boy Joy which she decided to write when she had her son and recognized how media is severely lacking representation. Charlitta opens up about her own struggles with anxiety, postpartum anxiety, seeki...

This is a unique episode during which a guest shares her personal story around alcohol use and her journey into recovery and sobriety. I then speak with two experts in the substance use and addiction arena. They talk with us about the rise of alcohol use, what makes it so hard to make that first call for help, and how to support someone who might be struggling. More Information and Resources: Inst...

Ian gets candid and talks about what it's like to work and make music with his two siblings. We talk about depression and how he's used therapy in his life. He shares great insights into the definition of success and into the vulnerability of songwriting and how authenticity remains at the core of what he does on and off the stage. Trigger warning: some discussion of suicide. Therapy hig...

Matt is a speaker, writer, and creativity consultant who played the keys in his band that opened for REO Speedwagon and began his career producing award-winning professional theater on Broadway. He brings this passion and energy to our discussion around the creative brain and *spoiler alert* how we can ALL tap into our creativity (it's true- embrace it!). We also talk about unlearning toxic m...

Oh, this is anxiety?! TV Lifestyle reporter and host, Mia Atkins, talks about learning to name this in her own life. She discusses having multiple turning points because she's intentional about which version of herself shows up. She also shares about her relationship with her fiancé, Olympic gymnast Sam Mikulak, and how they navigate different coping and communication styles to stay connected...

I know y'all think those TV personalities with their polished makeup and their cute outfits are just out there living their best lives! Maybe so, maybe not. Colleen quit her TV career of several decades to become a certified life coach and media coach and she is rocking it, y'all! It is so refreshing to chat with her in this episode about what harmful coping strategies she's used in...

A minister joins Juliet to discuss, very candidly, the intersection of faith and mental health. Katherine acknowledges the distrust in the church that some people with mental illness experience. She shares her own journey with depression, the nuances of being a female minister, and answers questions about spirituality vs. religion. People with no faith or of different faiths should find this conve...

Who gets a blister from rage vacuuming? Your girl Melissa does if she's not paying attention to her warning signs of when the burnout is coming! We dive deep into feeling like an imposter and not letting compliments go to waste because there is enough sunshine. She shares her 'why' behind several of her art collections (GIRL POWER) and how she gives herself permission by showing up...

Do you think all wine people are snobs? No, they can also be lovable nerds! Josh has been in the food and wine industry for basically forever and talks with us about what it was like being a small business owner in the pandemic, claiming our strengths, and Juliet also gives you a challenge for the next time you receive a compliment. It might make you uncomfortable! Episode originally aired 12/15/2...

She's an author, educator, and self-care expert and you will want to soak up all of her wisdom! Join me and Rosie as we talk about her learning much of this the hard way... ...through her experience of reaching burnout. The good news is that she found her own self worth and she's on a mission to help you find your own beautiful YOU, too! Therapy highlight: coping skills and self care Epi...

Ever heard the term "high functioning anxiety?" Ever said the rote "I'm fine" when you didn't really mean it? Hey, us too. Listen to my conversation with Heather of Heather Opal Art as we talk about her moment of waking up to her precious life and the conscious daily decision to care for herself by...wearing socks? Therapy highlight: anxiety and the physical somatizat...

PULL UP as my girl Ohavia Phillips will tell you!! Pull up to hear us chat about her journey through trauma as a child of domestic violence. She owns the healing that continues for her as she chooses to find her peace. The energy is contagious in this one, ya'll, and you'll finish the episode wanting to love on your people!! Therapy highlight: survivors guilt and grief More Information a...

Are you curious about how top chefs navigate the pressures of a successful kitchen? Have you heard of the stereotype around restaurant workers using unhealthy coping skills? Have you ever felt lonely amidst a crowd? Join me and Chef Alyssa Wilen as we talk about all of this and the skills related to assertiveness, confidence, and acting how we want to feel. Episode originally aired 12/1/2020 More...

16 seasons in the NFL, 1 Super Bowl ring, a successful broadcasting career as a color analyst and TV host and guess what...still a human! Hear my conversation with Eugene Robinson as he discusses the journey to forgiveness he had to take due to childhood trauma. He also shares a story about a memorable play with Bo Jackson that is cringy to hear, but was a turning point for him personally! It will...