The Butterfly Event

In this enlightening episode, join Martha and me as we welcome our dear friend and inspiring business partner, Cassandra Govan, founder and CEO of DEMA Health. Cassandra is at the forefront of a mental and behavioral health revolution, offering innovative solutions that bridge technology, psychology, and personal insights. DEMA Health isn’t your typical mental health resource. With a powerful SaaS...

In this episode, we unpack the phenomenon known as the "Amygdala Hijack"—that sudden, intense emotional surge when we begin to panic, rage, or succumb to fear. Join us as we take you on a journey through neuroscience, psychology, and real-life stories. You'll hear from leading experts in the field, discover groundbreaking research, and gain invaluable insights on how to recognize when an amygdala...

In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the intricate landscapes of our inner worlds, examining how our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations intertwine to shape our perceptions of self. Martha will school us on the difference between self vs self-awareness. Learn a profound self-awareness exercise that reveals who you think you are. and who you are at your core. Join us as we unravel the dime...

In this episode of The Butterfly Event podcast episode 2, We meet my co host and dear friend of 17 years Martha Charneski. We dive deep into the transformative world of emotional intelligence (EI) — a concept that has become essential for personal and professional growth. Join us as we uncover the intricacies of emotional intelligence, discussing its fundamental components and revealing why emotio...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Butterfly Event Podcast, where I open the door to my deeply personal story of triumph and transformation. Join me as I embark on a heartfelt journey through the tangled terrain of food addiction and eating disorders—an odyssey that led me to reclaim not only my body but my life. In this episode, I’ll share how I learned to make peace with food—a relationship...