Your Own Medicine Podcast

In this episode, I interview somatic therapist, nutritionist, and author Luis Mojica about the link between trauma recovery and nutrition, a focus of his book Food Therapy (releasing April 28). Mojica explains “food-induced stress,” arguing that nervous system regulation is affected by what we eat daily, not just breathwork or therapy, and categorizes foods as stimulants (caffeine, sugar, skipping...

In this episode, we welcome back teacher, counselor, and author David Bedrick, founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies, to discuss his “unshaming” approach to shame and trauma healing. Bedrick contrasts traditional pathology-and-fix models with meeting symptoms—such as eating struggles, anger, addiction, codependency, anxiety, and insecurity—with curiosity, respect, and embodied...

Victoria from Season 10 of Below Deck Mediterranean joins us today. In this episode we explore what happens to your nervous system under pressure, how grief shapes relationships & life, navigating messy connection on camera, and why manifestation isn’t just mindset — it’s about what your body feels safe to receive. Follow Victoria on Instagram at @victorianadaoiz To learn more about, SHED, our upc...

Courtney Robertson is best known from Ben Flajnik’s season of The Bachelor, where she was labeled the “villain”—called manipulative, calculated, and the Black Widow—for being confident, s*xually expressive, and openly chosen early by the lead in a high-pressure, highly surveilled environment. In my work around fawning and nervous system survival, her season is a powerful example of what happens wh...

In this episode, I sit down with two-time Survivor winner and author Parvati Shallow for a raw and refreshing conversation about intuition, expression, and reclaiming your inner villain. ✨ We dive into: Intuition + Self-Trust: how developing a deeper connection with your body opens access to guidance, clarity, and a friendlier relationship with the world around you. Freedom of Expression: moving...

This is the final free workshop offered by me for the foreseeable future—and it’s a potent one. In this session, we dive into the often-overlooked survival strategy of fawning at work—where you overextend yourself, blur boundaries, and people-please in the name of job security, approval, or stability. You’ll learn: What workplace fawning looks like (and why it’s not your fault) How it’s connected...

What happens when you spend your life reading everyone else’s emotions but feel disconnected from your own? What’s the cost of peacekeeping at the expense of your truth? In this episode of the Your Own Medicine Podcast, I sit down with licensed psychotherapist Meg Josephson, whose new book Are You Mad at Me? comes out August 5th. We explore the fawn response—the lesser-known survival strategy char...

In this special workshop replay, I guide you through the somatic foundations of sexual fawning—why it happens, how it shows up, and what to do with the shame, confusion, and disconnection that often follows. Whether you’re a recovering fawner or just beginning to realize how often your body says “yes” while your mind says “no,” this episode offers a grounded space to reflect and reconnect. We expl...

Dr. Ingrid Clayton is no stranger to the complexities of trauma. A clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience, she’s worked at the intersection of psychology, addiction recovery, and trauma healing—long before those words became buzzwords. But her work got deeply personal with the release of her memoir Believing Me, where she named, for the first time, the covert abuse and emotional...

Ever gone from smiling sweetly through discomfort… to fantasizing about slapping someone in the face? Yeah. Same. In this episode, I break down the people pleaser to rage pipeline—what happens when your body has been stuck in a fawn-freeze loop for years, and then finally starts to thaw. Spoiler: it’s not always cute. Sometimes, it’s loud, messy, and full of backlogged “no’s” that come out all at...

In this engaging conversation, Rachel Leviss shares her recent transformative experiences at a sound healing retreat in Mexico. She discusses the profound impacts of sound healing, the importance of using one's voice, and how she has transitioned from a chaotic environment to a life of healing and self-fulfillment. Rachel also opens up about overcoming the challenges of being misunderstood and the...

Ever feel like you weren’t allowed to ask for what you needed? Like your desires got buried under being “easygoing,” “nice,” or “low maintenance”? This episode is for you. In this recorded workshop — The Body Remembers What You Forgot to Ask For — we explore how unmet needs don’t just vanish. Your body holds onto them. And if you’ve spent years silencing your voice to keep the peace, this is your...

Stop Burning Your Own Witch is a free somatic workshop for recovering people pleasers who are ready to stop exiling their “bad” parts and start building real nervous system safety around their bigness, their bitchiness, and their truth. We’ll explore how shame shows up in the body, why it keeps us stuck, and how to finally stop self-abandoning—one curious breath at a time. 🖤 What to Expect A guid...

Ever wonder why you can’t say “no” without feeling guilty? Or why you always end up playing the peacekeeper even when it’s costing you your sanity? It might be because all that anger you’ve been taught to swallow is screaming for some boundaries. In this episode, we’re unpacking: • The biology of anger and why it’s actually a protective mechanism • How chronic people-pleasing and fawn responses bu...

Sebastian Conelli is a New York-based improviser, comedian, and actor known for his work with the Upright Citizens Brigade and his endearing and hilarious podcast Loud About Nothing. In this episode of the Your Own Medicine Podcast, Kallie and Sebastian unpack self-discovery, masculinity, and the unfiltered truth about personal growth. From navigating societal norms to using comedy as a mirror, th...

Could mushrooms be the missing piece in your mental health toolkit? Jeremy from MushMore Supplements joins us to unravel the truth about medicinal mushrooms. 💡 In this episode, we cover: ✅ The real difference between microdosing and macrodosing ✅ Common myths & misconceptions (it’s not just about “tripping”) ✅ How mushrooms can support mental health, anxiety, and depression ✅ What you NEE...

Are you tired of outsourcing your decisions to group chats, family, or the endless spiral of second-guessing? This webinar dives deep into how and why so many recovering people pleasers struggle with decision-making—and how to reclaim your power with somatic tools. During this webinar, you’ll: ✨ Learn why people pleasers often hand over their decision-making process to others ✨ Discover how a “y...

Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, and speaker specializing in complex trauma. She is the leading translator of Dr. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory for both clinical and general audiences, and the best-selling author of Polyvagal Practices, Polyvagal Card Deck, and more. She is founding member of The Polyvagal Institute, a consultant to Khiron Clinics, and an advisor to Unyte. Deb Dana i...

Kallie and Dana ( @danadozzyy) discuss the impact of online culture on personal expression, the fear of being "canceled", and the importance of managing one's own feelings and opinions. They also explored the concept of taking responsibility for one's own safety and well-being, and the need for individuals to find environments and communities that align with their values and beliefs. To learn more...

Enjoy this interview with David Bedrick about his recently published book, "The Unshaming Way". Kallie and David discussed the concept of shame and its impact on self-awareness and self-love, with a focus on its relationship with chronic symptoms and the importance of recognizing the intelligence and sensitivity that these symptoms may represent. They also explored the concept of boundaries and th...

Matthew, also known as "@CasuallyMatthew", introduced his passion for cozy hobbies and games, which he found to be a healthy escape from grief and stress. Kallie and Matthew discussed the benefits of non-screen activities, the concept of 'hygge' from Scandinavia, and how to cope with seasonal affective disorder. They emphasized the importance of slowing down, finding time for self-care and hobbies...

Join Kallie and Dr. Justine Weber, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach and Therapist, for a free workshop on navigating challenging narcissistic family dynamics during the holidays. We'll explore practical tools and techniques to help you approach the season with more peace and clarity. What we cover: Culty family dynamics Navigating family estrangement What to do with narcissistic in-laws Setting b...

During this workshop, you will: - discover how somatics can support you during the annual people pleaser Olympics (the holidays, baby!) - explore a practice to support you in embodying boundaries - learn a practice to use your body as a compass to decide what parties to go to, when to leave, and everything in between "The Holiday Survival Guide for Recovering People Pleasers" will be available to...

In this episode, we sit down with Pauline Peck, a specialist in culturally sensitive therapy, to explore the vital role that boundaries play in the healing process. We dive into how cultural backgrounds, particularly the contrast between collectivism and individualism, shape our understanding of boundaries. Learn how these cultural perspectives impact the way we navigate relationships, therapy, an...

In this episode we explore both sides of the fawning coin - being the therapist friend and being the emotional dumper. I cover why emotional dumping happens so frequently and why it might actually feel like true emotional intimacy for those of us who are recovering people pleasers. I also explore alternatives to mainly bonding over shared trauma or being a hostage to someone's intense life stories...