HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo
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Ep209 - Do You Have the Right to Die? The Love Story Inside Dementia Catch-22 with guest Erica Baccus
Ep208 - Feeling Stuck? How to Harness the Habit of Flow with Laurie Smith
Ep 207Ep207 - From Trash Bags to Dignity: How Comfort Cases is Changing Foster Care
What happens when a child is handed a trash bag instead of a sense of belonging? And what if that child grows up to change the system that failed him? In this powerful and special Podcasthon episode of HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo sits down with Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases, to talk about trauma, resilience, and what it really means to restore dignity to children in foster care. From homelessness and heartbreak to building a global movement that has helped over 300,000 kids, Rob's story is the definition of turning pain into purpose. But this conversation is bigger than foster care. It's about empathy, community, remembering that we all have a role to play to walk each other home. Learn more about Rob, Comfort Cases and How You Can Help Change Lives comfortcases.org Follow on social media at @comfortcases JOIN HILARY ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET THE PODCAST NEWSLETTER TO STAY IN THE KNOW! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 206Ep206 - How to Stop Stress from Managing Your Life with Brett Cotter
What if stress isn't the enemy… but the signal? In this episode, host Hilary Russo sits down with Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, to explore what it really means to release emotional pain instead of powering through it. We talk about nervous system exhaustion, the layers underneath jealousy and fear, supporting veterans and first responders, and the often-overlooked impact of secondary trauma on helpers and healers. This conversation on HIListically Speaking is about safety, self-regulation, and remembering you were never broken to begin with. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the world, or your own inner critic, this one will feel like a reset. Connect with Brett Use code HILARY for 10% Off March Women's retreat or any Stress is Gone offerings https://smpl.ro/al/GRTdFzqAkJkTaD7eKVMmZrcJ/57111-Hilary CONNECT WITH BRETT https://www.stressisgone.com/ (Code: HEALING for 50% off discount session) https://www.instagram.com/stressisgone/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/stressisgone https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-cotter-6513693/ https://www.StressIsGone.com https://www.StressIsGone.org JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOXhttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 205Ep205 - Doodle Your Destiny: How to Rewire the Brain and Manifest Through Art with Colette Baron-Reid
What if the simplest way to shift your life… started with a pen and a blank page? In this expansive and joy-filled conversation, Hilary sits down with internationally respected intuitive, author, and artist Colette Baron-Reid to explore how intentional art can rewire the brain, regulate the nervous system, and open us to synchronicity in ways vision boards alone can't. From celebrating 40 years of sobriety to rediscovering line art during the pandemic, Colette shares how doodling became more than self-expression, it became a portal to resilience, surrender, and conscious co-creation. Together, they unpack the difference between instinct and intuition, why manifestation isn't about control, and how creating from a state of "stupefied gratitude" helps us rehearse possibility instead of fear. You'll hear the powerful story behind her book "The Art of Manifesting" and why leaving space for the unexpected, what she calls the "zone of synchronicity," may be the missing link in calling in what you truly desire. If you've been craving a way to feel grounded, inspired, and creatively alive in uncertain times, this conversation will remind you that art isn't a luxury, it's human technology for hope. CONNECT WITH COLETTE https://www.colettebaronreid.com/ https://www.facebook.com/colettebaronreid/https://www.instagram.com/colettebaron_reid/ https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteBaronReid/ Get a free card reading from Colette! https://www.colettebaronreid.com/resources/pick-a-card/ Grab Colette's book The Art of Manifesting here https://amzn.to/4kYcBlD (Amazon associate may earn commission) JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 204Ep204 - Military Marriage and Divorce: Finding Your True Identity
What happens when you've spent years camouflaging your identity for someone else's career and suddenly it's time to reappear? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with Heather Sweeney, author of Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage, for a raw and honest conversation about life after military marriage, divorce, and rediscovering who you really are. Both women are former military spouses who've navigated reintegration and rebuilding purpose. They talk about identity loss, resilience, single parenting, career rediscovery, and the unexpected strength military life leaves behind. If you've ever felt invisible in someone else's story, this episode is for you ORDER HER NEW BOOK: Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage https://amzn.to/49YlPZJ(Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH HEATHER https://www.instagram.com/writersweeney https://heathersweeney.substack.com/https://www.facebook.com/heathersweeneywriter/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sweeney-5a15115b/ https://bsky.app/profile/heathersweeney.bsky.social JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
S1 Ep 203Ep203 - The Part of Divorce No One Talks About (But Every Woman Feels) with guest, Therapist Oona Metz
January has earned a difficult nickname in legal and mental health circles: Divorce Month. But what's really happening when the holidays end, and so many women begin questioning their marriages? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo is joined by Oona Metz, therapist of 30 years and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women. Together, they unpack why couples often hold on through the holidays, how chronic stress shows up in the body, and why divorce is not a failure, but a loss that deserves care, grief, and support. Oona shares her own divorce journey, her groundbreaking model of divorce grief, and why community, humor, and agency are essential for healing. This conversation is for women on the edge of a decision, in the middle of separation, or supporting someone through it, and for anyone ready to release shame and redefine what it means to choose themselves. ORDER OONA'S BOOK: Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Womenhttps://amzn.to/49j9lwO (Amazon)As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH OONA https://www.oonametz.com https://www.instagram.com/oonametz https://www.linkedin.com/in/oona-metz-licsw-cgp-6a14a41b/ https://www.facebook.com/womennavigatingdivorce/ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND SENT TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 202Ep202 - The Science of Healing with Ocular Meditation and Meta Art with LeeAnn Heltzel
What if simply *looking* at art could help regulate your nervous system, calm your mind, and restore emotional balance? In this deeply moving episode of HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo sits down with LeeAnn Heltzel, multidimensional artist, conscious explorer, and creator of MetaArt; frequency-infused abstract artwork designed as portals for ocular (eyes-open) meditation. They discuss the art form, the benefits, and the connection to Millions Meditating Alliance, the UN's World Meditation Day, and how you can join them for the healing. MEDITATE WITH THE MILLIONS MEDITATING ALLIANCE (World Meditating Day - Dec 21) https://millionsmeditatingnow.com/ REGISTER & JOIN HILARY FOR THE UN WORLD MEDITATION DAY HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TH-dsgnrThKwm-kol4CjHQ CONNECT WITH LEEANN https://www.leeannheltzel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Leeannheltzel https://www.tiktok.com/@meta.artist Use the code HUGITOUT20 for 20% off any MetaArt reproduction or commission. https://www.leeannheltzel.com/store JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 201Ep201 - Millions Meditating: How Global Mindfulness is Changing the World with Lauren L'Amour
Meditation is more than just sitting in silence. It offers a powerful means to cultivate peace, unity, and compassion. The world is at a tipping point. So imagine what would happen if we came together on one day for a global pause for peace, presence, and possibility. On this special episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, Hilary welcomes Millions Meditating Alliance co-founder Lauren L'Amour to share more about the United Nations World Meditating Day on December 21. Hilary will be emceeing the Millions Meditating Alliance portion of the global event with a special Havening Happy Hour to end the live-stream. During this conversation, Lauren talks about the power of meditating and even invites you to take part in a short positive intelligence (PQ) experience that will leave you more connected, calm and regulated. This episode will raise your vibration and prepare you for the global event that reminds us we are stronger in stillness…together. MEDITATE WITH THE MILLIONS MEDITATING ALLIANCE (World Meditating Day - Dec 21) https://millionsmeditatingnow.com/ REGISTER & JOIN HILARY FOR THE UN WORLD MEDITATION DAY HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TH-dsgnrThKwm-kol4CjHQ CONNECT WITH LAUREN https://www.LifeVisionary.com https://www.instagram.com/coachlaurenlamour/ https://www.facebook.com/LifeVisionaryLIfeCoaching/ RAISE YOUR VOICE & SHARE A MESSAGE WITH HILARY https://www.speakpipe.com/hilisticallyspeaking JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 200Ep200 - Safe Relationships: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Attachments with Jessica Baum
Ever wonder why you keep attracting the same kind of relationships that leave you feeling unseen or unsafe? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author Jessica Baum reveals how understanding your attachment style is the key to breaking those old patterns. We talk about her new book SAFE and how to build more secure relationships—starting with yourself. Tune in and learn how one healthy connection can change your nervous system and your life. ORDER HER NEW BOOK: Safe: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building More Secure Relationships https://www.amazon.com/shop/hilaryrusso/list/2R3QUPLV8QVLV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_JJ3JZ74725MM85AZD86B (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH JESSICA https://www.beselffull.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicabaumlmhc/ https://www.facebook.com/@beselffull https://www.youtube.com/@jessicabaumlmhc JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 199Ep199 - Unfixed and Unfiltered: Kimberly Warner on Life's Unexpected Gifts
Ever felt like life's unexpected turns were trying to tell you something? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, filmmaker-turned-author Kimberly Warner returns to share her deeply personal journey behind her acclaimed memoir, Unfixed that's touching hearts around the world. After being diagnosed with a vestibular disorder (non-motion triggered oscillatory vertigo), Kimberly's life literally began to spin. But through stillness, storytelling, and self-compassion, she discovered an entirely new way of seeing the world, one rooted in healing, surrender, and self-awareness. Together, we explore: The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and chronic illness How early exposure to self-help and meditation shaped Kimberly's healing path What happens when a DNA test rewrites your family story The transformative power of community through Substack And how "being unfixed" can become your greatest freedom PREORDER HER BOOK BOOK Unfixed: A Memoir of Family, Mystery, and the Currents That Carry You Home https://amzn.to/4n1R2Qb (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY https://www.unfixedmedia.com https://unfixed.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/unfixed_media https://www.instagram.com/kimberly__warner https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-warner-66589019a/ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 198Ep198 - Surviving Spiritual and Sexual Trauma: The Hidden Truth with guest Chanchal Garg
What happens when your safe place becomes a battlefield for your beliefs, your body and your cultural identity? In this truth-telling episode, author and Stamford University interpersonal dynamics educator Chanchal Gang shares her escape from spiritual and sexual abuse and what she did to reclaim her voice and set boundaries. Chanchal shares how she broke free from cultural and familial expectations and shifted to a life of healing with tools of transformation that include yoga, ancestral healing, and radical empathy. With raw honesty and fierce compassion, we explore the challenges women, especially women of color, face everyday. This powerful conversation is a survival guide for trauma recovery, boundary setting, cultural identity, and reclaiming your story. GRAB CHANCHAL'S BOOK Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury https://amzn.to/47fDpZ6 (Amazon) REDEFINE LEADERSHIP QUIZ https://chanchalgarg.com/quiz/ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH CHANCHAL https://chanchalgarg.com/ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 197Ep197 - The Reset Button: Sobriety, Motherhood and Transformation with guest Cameo Elyse Braun
It's OK to start over. In fact, it's encouraged. In this empowering episode, Cameo Elyse Braun, entrepreneur, musician, former professional bodybuilder, and author of The Reset Button, shares her remarkable journey of hitting reset on her life. From embracing sobriety to navigating motherhood, therapy, and major life transitions, Cameo reveals how she found balance, authenticity, and the courage to prioritize what truly matters. Her story offers raw insight into self-worth, intentional living, and holistic healing, with practical tools to inspire your own transformation. GRAB CAMEO'S BOOK The Reset Button: Reflect, Reset, and Reinvent Your Life https://amzn.to/3IyHsGx (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH CAMEO https://www.cameoelysebraun.com https://www.facebook.com/cameoelysebraun1 https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun https://www.youtube.com/@cameoelysebraun JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy BECOME CERTIFIED IN HAVENING TECHNIQUES (TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 196Ep196 - When Family Secrets Surface: Healing Generational Trauma Through Yoga and Storytelling with Rachel Krentzman
What happens when a life rooted in faith and tradition collides with family scandal? In this powerful episode, renowned author and therapist Rachel Krentzman opens up about her father's arrest, an Orthodox rabbi once respected in the community, and the emotional turmoil that followed. Through her new memoir, As Is, Rachel shares her journey of healing generational trauma with the help of yoga, somatic therapy, and writing. We explore the courage it takes to tell the truth, the weight of vulnerability, and the profound growth that comes from embracing life's imperfections. This conversation is for anyone seeking resilience, authenticity, and hope in the face of life's deepest challenges. GRAB RACHEL'S BOOK As Is: A Memoir on Healing The Past Through Yoga https://amzn.to/4gDZx2x (Amazon) CONNECT WITH RACHEL https://www.rachelkrentzman.com https://www.facebook.com/rachel.krentzman https://www.instagram.com/rachelkrentzman/ https://www.youtube.com/@happybackyoga https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-krentzman/ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 195Ep195 - So Now What? Life After IVF and Infertility with Lana Manikowski
What happens when the dream of motherhood doesn't come true? After seven years of fertility treatments that ended without a child, Lana Manikowski found herself facing grief, isolation, and the painful question: So now what? Instead of following a path that didn't feel right, like donor eggs or adoption, Lana built the support system she longed for but couldn't find at her clinic. Today, she's an infertility advocate and the author of So Now What?, a powerful roadmap for women navigating life without the children they dreamed of. In this conversation with Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking, Lana opens up about: The hidden grief and self-judgment that often follow infertility. Why "childless not by choice" doesn't mean hopeless. Practical ways to reclaim your identity and build a fulfilling future. How to shift from isolation to empowerment with community and coaching. Whether you're navigating infertility yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers compassion, tools, and hope for thriving beyond motherhood. Ep 121: Childless by Choice https://pod.link/hilisticallyspeaking/episode/YTU2NDliYzQtNThhMS00MmU2LTg5YzUtZjA0NDJjOTBjYTc3 Episode 124: Voices of the Childless and Childfree https://pod.link/hilisticallyspeaking/episode/NmYyMGExODQtMDEyZC00YzkxLTliOWQtOTdjZTBmZTQ5YTNj GET LANA'S BOOK So Now What? Create a Life You Love Without the Children You Always Dreamed Ofhttps://amzn.to/4n9dvvL (Amazon) RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH LANA MANIKOWSKI The Top 27 Things People Say When You Are Childless (...and How to Respond) https://lana-manikowski.myflodesk.com/thingspeoplesay (Free Resource Guide) https://lanamanikowski.com https://www.instagram.com/lana.manikowski/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-manikowski-7982a8/ https://www.youtube.com/@lana.manikowski DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 194Ep194 - Pause to Create: How Reflection Fuels Your Best Work with Hilary Russo
As we launch Season Six of HIListically Speaking, Host Hilary Russo shares how intentional reflection and quiet moments can unlock creativity, clarity, and personal growth. Alongside fresh insights, the new "Where Are They Now?" series revisits past guests, from bestselling authors to everyday changemakers, while diving deeper into the HUG It Out Method®, the expanding Book Nook, and stories rooted in neuroscience, storytelling, and holistic wellness. Tune in to fuel your best work through mindfulness, resilience, and the power of pause. CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOK NOOK LIBRARY! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/booknook SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: The Brain Candy Blueprint. https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training EXPLORE A HAVENING HAPPY HOUR! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep193 - 5 years of HIListically Speaking: Celebrating a Master Class of Healing and Storytelling + The Book Nook Library Reveal
Celebrate 5 years of HIListically Speaking® with host Hilary Russo as she reflects on the transformative journey of nearly 200 episodes, each one a master class in healing, personal growth, and mental wellness. In this milestone episode, Hilary unveils The HIListically Speaking® Book Nook, a curated collection of books by the inspiring and bestselling authors who have graced the show. Every title is paired with a corresponding episode, giving listeners a deeper way to engage with the stories that move them. Whether you're looking to grow, heal, or simply be inspired, this episode invites you to explore the power of storytelling and the wisdom shared over five unforgettable years. CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOK NOOK LIBRARY! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/booknook SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training EXPLORE A HAVENING HAPPY HOUR! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com

Ep 192Ep192 - Online Addiction: The Impact of Screen Habits on Your Hijacked Brain
How addicted are you to your devices and is your brain paying the price? Cognitive neuroscientist and brain performance coach Dr. Trish Leigh joins Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking to explore how online habits especially pornography and constant screen time rewire the brain. Based on her book Mind Over Explicit Matter, Dr. Leigh unpacks dopamine dependency, supernormal stimuli, and the link between digital overstimulation and emotional disconnection. From brain mapping and neuroplasticity to practical tools for reducing screen addiction, this episode offers actionable steps to reclaim focus, boost mental health, and build real connection. Whether you're a parent, professional, or just overwhelmed by tech, you'll learn how to befriend your brain in a screen-saturated world. GET DR. LEIGH'S BOOK Mind Over Explicit Matter: Quit Porn and Improve Intimacy through Neurosciencehttps://amzn.to/4lbTK5h (Amazon) RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH DR. TRISH LEIGH https://www.drtrishleigh.com https://www.facebook.com/drtrishleigh/ https://twitter.com/DrTrishLeigh https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-trish-leigh-2742129a/ https://www.instagram.com/drtrishleigh/ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 191Ep191 - Menopause and Mental Health: Breaking the Sexuality Silence with Dr. Juliana Hauser
Are we finally ready to talk about mental health and menopause in the same sentence? Dr. Juliana Hauser joins us for a bold, unfiltered conversation that challenges the stigma surrounding women's mental health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. This episode explores why it's time to move beyond silence and make mental well-being a headline issue. From the intersection of hormones, identity, and emotional health to the mind-body connection and the sexual confidence of living authentically, sensually, and sexually...we're turning a topic often seen as taboo into an open conversation that goes far beyond the bedroom. Whether you're navigating menopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about reclaiming your sensuality and voice, this episode is a permission slip to embrace your truth, without shame. CONNECT WITH DR. JULIANA https://www.dr-juliana.com https://instagram.com/drjulianahauser INTIMACY & SEXUAL WELLNESS MATTERS. That's why we trust Foria. Use code and explore! https://imp.i168918.net/55LYdn GRAB THE HAVENING FOR HORMONES AND HOT FLASHES GUIDED VIDEO https://www.hilaryrusso.com/hormones JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 190Ep190 - Oops! I Ate it Again: Emotional Eating, Sugar Cravings and Self Compassion with guest Connie Bennett
Diet failed again? Don't beat yourself up! We've all been there. Even author and health coach Connie Bennett has slipped up a few times. During this inspiring, entertaining, and humorous conversation with Hilary, Connie shares her own story of overcoming sugar addiction, what led her down the "carbage" food path, and the techniques she used to pick herself up and heal on a road to healthy habits and clean eating. Discover how to turn those sugary setbacks into rocket fuel for a healthier and more compassionate way of being. GRAB CONNIE'S NEW BOOK! I Blew My Diet! Now What? https://amzn.to/4dqbxDi CONNECT WITH CONNIE BENNETT https://www.connieb.com instagram.com/conniebennettauthor Facebook.com/conniebennett linkedin.com/in/conniebennett RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 189Ep189 - The War Within: Veterans and Mental Health with Adam Bird
What happens when awareness isn't enough to save lives? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with Adam Bird. Adam is not only military veteran, he's an entrepreneur, CEO of Heroes Media Group and has a passion for amplifying the voices of Veterans, First Responders, and Community Heroes. We dig into the silent struggles facing our military veterans, from PTSD and suicide to the battle for purpose after service. Together, we expose what's not working and why and call for real, actionable change that goes beyond hashtags and headlines. If you care about veteran mental health, meaningful support, and using your platform for good, this is the conversation that needs to be heard. CONNECT WITH ADAM BIRD https://www.heroesmediagroup.com RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 188Ep188 - Depolarize for Peace with guest James Twyman
What if seven simple words could change the way we connect with others on the path to peace? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo sits down with James Twyman, a New York Times Best-Selling Author (The Moses Code), spiritual teacher, and the "Peace Troubadour" to explore how one profound phrase. "I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You." Now the title of his latest book, this open-hearted reply sparked a movement towards healing our global village and even the most divided, intimate relationships. From confronting polarization in today's world to embracing curiosity over certainty, James, who is also an Episcopal Priest and founder of the Namaste Village spiritual community in Mexico, shares personal stories, spiritual insights, and his mission to De-Polarize a culture stuck in conflict. Together, we discuss the importance of compassion, the courage to engage with opposing perspectives, and the magic that happens when we prioritize love over being right. Tune in and discover how peace begins with one brave, honest conversation at a time. CONNECT WITH JAMES TWYMAN https://www.de-polarize.com www.instagram.com/jimmyjamestwyman/ www.facebook.com/JamesTwymanAuthor/ GRAB THE LATEST BOOK!I Don't Know Maybe, I Love Youhttps://amzn.to/3RQax16 (Amazon) ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY The Moses Code (James' #1 NYT Best Seller) https://amzn.to/3Ssl1E0 (Amazon) RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 187Ep187 - Embracing Body Image Highs and Lows with guest Deb Schachter
What if healing your body image started with connection—not correction? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo and therapist Deb Schachter, co-author of Body Image Inside Out, explore how our early relationships, emotional patterns, and self-talk shape the way we see ourselves. From personal stories to powerful metaphors like the rotary, they unpack how emotions live in the body and how curiosity, compassion, and mindfulness can transform our inner dialogue. Perfect for anyone navigating body image, trauma-informed healing, or looking to build a healthier relationship with themselves—from the inside out. CONNECT WITH DEB SCHACHTER http://bodyimageinsideout.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bodyimageinsideouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-schachter-363b206/ GRAB THE BOOK! https://amzn.to/3Emh9Bo RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC! Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussohttps://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 186Ep186 - Survival and Legacy: A Holocaust Survivor's Story Through Generations
It's not often you meet a 96-year-old who is still working hard to make the world a better place. But for Ben Lesser, a Holocaust survivor who lived through the atrocities of the Krakow ghettos and concentration camps, silence is not an option. As Ben puts it, he has a responsibility to share his story "to keep this world from acquiring amnesia." In this episode, his daughter Gail joins him, because this conversation is not just about the past—it's about the future. This episode doesn't sugarcoat. You'll hear about Ben's experience during the Holocaust and the moment that made him open up and begin sharing his story for the betterment of humanity. How mindset and miracles kept him alive. What sparked him to write a book, start the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, and encourage the next generation to shout out and choose love—so we never forget. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains extremely sensitive material Connect with Ben, Gail or the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation https://www.ZachorFoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/ZachorFoundationBenLesser https://www.instagram.com/zachor18 Living a Life that Matters: From Nazi Nightmare to American Dream by Ben Lesser https://amzn.to/3RJgc94 As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commissions DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 185Ep185 - Holistic Pet Solutions with Dr. Marlene Siegel
What if I took better care of my pet? Would they have lived longer, healthier, or happier? If you've ever asked yourself that question as one of more than 500 million pet parents around the world, you're not alone. April 1st marks one year since my spicy, 19-year-old cat, Miss Eliza Doolittle crossed the Rainbow Bridge. To honor her, I decided to share what helped her live a long life but also, we explore what I could have done differently. That's where Holistic Veterinarian Dr Marlene Siegel comes in. A leader in holistic pet care, Dr. Siegel not only shares hardcore facts about what's keeping our pets chronically sick but also provides tips on small changes you can make right now to help them live optimally beyond 20! Plus, a message from across the Rainbow Bridge that left me speechless. It will make you a believer that our fur babies never leave our side. CONNECT WITH DR. MARLENE SIEGEL https://drmarlenesiegel.com/ FREE EBOOK6 keys to health and healing pets holisticallyhttps://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/free-ebook-1143 WOLFIE'S WISH PET BEREAVEMENT GIFTS Use Code ElizaDolittle at checkout for 10% Off https://wolfieswish.com UPGRADE YOUR PODCAST MIC! I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPShttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK! https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussohttps://www.instagram.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com
Ep 184Ep184 - Empowering Women and Protecting Families with Julie Barth (In Collaboration with Podcasthon: Benifiting CJB Outreach)
Julie Barth turned personal loss and adversity into a mission of hope. After losing her first husband to cancer and surviving an abusive second marriage, she founded Colin James Barth Outreach to support women-led households in crisis. In collaboration with Podcasthon, a global charity podcast event, we spotlight how CJB Outreach provides legal aid, financial support, and resources for women navigating divorce, custody battles, and financial abuse. Julie shares her story of resilience, the struggles of single motherhood, and how women can reclaim their power with the right support. You are not alone—help is here. To support CJB Outreach or if you need help https://www.cjboutreach.org Connect with Julie https://www.juliebarthauthor.net Grab her book Notes from a Blackberry https://amzn.to/4isb4Se (Amazon) As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commissions https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK https://hilaryrusso.substack.com BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 183Ep183 - Ayurveda: The Answer to Living Well with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Imagine having more energy, less pain, and no inflammation. Sounds too good to be true but Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that's been helping people live optimally for thousands of years. The trouble is not everyone understands the principles and benefits. Until now. On this episode of HIListically speaking, Dr. Shivani Gupta, an expert in integrating Eastern and Western medicine not only shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness through Ayurvedic principles, but she highlights turmeric, the golden child of superfoods and how it could be the key to better health. Plus a 7 day challenge to kick inflammation to the curb and detox your mind and body towards vibrant health. CONNECT WITH DR. SHIVANI GUPTA https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta 15% Off Your Fusionary Formulas purchases when you use the code: HILARY https://bit.ly/FusionaryFormulasHilaryDiscount Grab Shivani's Free 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014 Fusionary Tales Cookbook https://www.fusionarytales.com/optin1621440086258 Upgrade Your Podcast Mic - I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 182Ep182 - Heart Strong: The Power of Her Pulse with guest Stacey Grant
It was a recipe for disaster. In 2023, Stacey Grant was rushed to the hospital with a MRSA infection. It was in her bloodstream, in her lungs, and most likely around her heart. To say she dodged a bullet is an understatement. Because many do not. Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined and yet only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health threat. On this episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, we're changing that for you and your heart. CONNECT WITH STACEY http://www.mainlinevideostudio.com https://www.instagram.com/staceymgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceygrant/ SUPPORT STACEY AS AN AHA WOMEN OF IMPACT https://bit.ly/4hUZS0o Need a Podcast Mic - I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 181Ep181 - Aim Low: Fitness for Beginners with Cheri Paige Fogleman
It's that time of year again. New Year's resolutions go down the drain and that can impact your mental and physical health. Or maybe, you're just getting started on your fitness journey and don't know where to begin. No matter where you are on the road to wellness, we're about to nip all that negativity in the bud with celebrity trainer and group fitness instructor Cheri Paige Fogleman. Cheri encourages you to consider two words that make a real impact. "Aim Low" is the formula for a marathon mentality and the small steps to success. Why creating judgment-free fitness spaces is essential for self-care, community, and the mind-body connection. Plus, the importance of trauma-informed care and how it helped her on her own healing journey with IVF and supporting her own clients. Get ready to Aim Low and reach new heights. CONNECT WITH CHERI PAIGE FOGLEMAN https://www.BodyByCheri.com https://www.instagram.com/BodyByCheri https://www.facebook.com/cheri.fogleman BOOKS MENTIONED DURING THIS CONVERSATION Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski PhD, Amelia Nagoski DMA https://amzn.to/3CM3B1f (Amazon) Need a Podcast Mic - I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 180Ep180 - The Mindful Bride: Say Yes to the Dress Not the Stress with Jenny Orsini
Planning any event can be stressful! But a wedding is next level! On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary brings on her best friend for over 40 years to answer your questions. But this isn't just any BFF, Jenny Orsini happens to be a celebrity wedding and event planner with over 25 years in the business and she's heard everything! If you're ready to say "yes" to the dress and "no" to the stress, this episode is a must to be a mindful bride. Find out how to reduce wedding overwhelm and stay present every step of the way. Plus, there's a sweet giveaway to keep you calm in the chaos. Ready to say "I Do" to a mindful you? Press play now! Enter the "Love is On the Air" Giveaway on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking CONNECT WITH JENNY ORSINI https://www.jennyorsinievents.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jennyorsini/ https://www.facebook.com/jennyorsinievents GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.facebook.com/HIListicallySpeaking/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso/ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/

Ep 179Ep179 - Self-Love List: 11 Ways to HUG it Out with Yourself (Bonus Guided Havening Experience)
Unlock the secrets to nurturing the most important relationship in your life—the one with yourself. In this week's episode. Hilary promises to equip you with 11 actionable strategies for cultivating self-love and kindness throughout February and beyond. And make sure you stay tuned in to the end. Hilary guides you through a short, neuroscience-based experience called Havening Techniques that rapidly rewires the brain so you can stress less and regulate those emotions in a flash. Get comfy and prepare to HUG it Out with yourself and practice the ultimate self-care through self-love. GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events GRAB THE FIVE DAY HUG IT OUT CHALLENGE! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/5daychallenge EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Looking for the Perfect Podcast Mic? I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 178Ep178 - Surrender Your Stress. Have Faith in the Rest with Kerstin Lindquist
Let's face it. You've got a lot on your plate. Stress is a part of life. But how you manage it could be the saving grace on how you live well. In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary reunites with former QVC host and holistic health coach Kerstin Lindquist. Kerstin opens up about her own challenges including infertility, menopause, adoption, career changes, and even family caregiving. She shares how she learned to surrender her stress and find her rest by owning her fears, trusting her faith through science. If you're looking for a mindset shift that sticks, this conversation is for you. CONNECT WITH KERSTIN LINDQUIST www.kerstin-lindquist.com https://www.tiktok.com/@kerstin.lindquist?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/kerstinlindquistauthor/ https://www.youtube.com/@Kerstin.lindquist/featured https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569864331150 https://www.instagram.com/kerstin.lindquist www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-lindquist-strest EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events TRY A SAMPLE CLASS AT IIN & GRAB A DEEP DISCOUNT ON COURSES https://sldr.page.link/HAKmK CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/

Ep 177Ep177: From a Sick Care System to the Science of Miracles with Dr. Robin Youngson
He spent most of his career putting people to sleep. Now, he's waking them up. Dr. Robin Youngson was a successful anesthesiologist who bravely stepped away from the security of traditional medicine to embrace the uncharted territory of holistic healing. Even with financial uncertainties and skepticism from his peers present he remained fueled by his passion for compassionate care. His exploration of Havening Techniques highlights the incredible potential of self-healing and redefines what it means to truly care for others and be a servant to their stories. BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Science of Miracles by Dr Robin Youngson https://amzn.to/40rMkly Time to Care: How to Love Your Patients and Your Job By Dr. Robin Youngson https://amzn.to/4g5poOX Fifteen Minutes to Freedom: The Power and Promise of Havening Techniques by Harry Pickens https://amzn.to/42jdAFp CONNECT WITH DR ROBIN YOUNGSON https://robinyoungson.com https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobinYoungson https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinyoungson/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027866423673 EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 176Ep176 - Nature's Medicine: Using Food and Herbs to Heal with Andrea Beaman
When it comes to holistic health coaching, Andrea Beaman is a trailblazer! Named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts and sparked by her mother's battle with breast cancer, Andrea discovered the life-changing potential of a macrobiotic diet and holistic living. And when her own health took a turn with thyroid disease, her health advocacy and holistic way of healing leveled up. On this episode of HIListically Speaking Podcast, Andrea highlights the crucial role of health coaches and is an inspiration to many...including yours truly. She offers profound insights into the power of dietary choices, self-advocacy, and the importance of embracing life stages like menopause with self-love and positivity. And when it comes to medicine, she encourages you to step into nature and heal. GRAB ANDREA'S FREE EBOOK: Understanding how to use food and herbs as medicine https://www.andreabeaman.com/fam CONNECT WITH ANDREA BEAMAN https://www.instagram.com/andreabeaman/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabeaman/https://www.pinterest.com/andreabeaman/https://www.facebook.com/AndreaBeaman1/ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 175Ep175 - Ending Child Trafficking and Exploitation with Erin Williamson
Over 50 million individuals are trapped in human trafficking globally, with 25% being children. How can you ensure your child is safe? Erin Williamson of Love146, an organization devoted to ending human trafficking and labor exploitation, shares her personal journey from Kenya to the United States, debunking myths that trafficking only affects women and girls, and emphasizes the need for inclusive education to protect all children. From holistic support and survivor care for victims and their families to the importance of community vigilance and digital safety, host Hilary Russo asks Erin the tough questions to keep your family safe and aware. HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE 888-373-7888 CONNECT WITH ERIN WILLIAMSON AND LOVE146 https://love146.org/caregivers/https://www.instagram.com/love146 https://www.facebook.com/love146.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-williamson-5b88b58b EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussohttps://www.instagram.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.youtube.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 174Ep174 - Let's Dance: Healing and Feeling Through Movement with Toni Bergins
What if movement could be the key to unlocking joy, releasing repressed emotions, and embracing your most authentic self? On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with embodiment and expressive arts pioneer Toni Bergins to explore the transformative power of dance and her new book that is like a pocket companion to freedom. Toni shares how music, movement, and storytelling can help us break free from societal conditioning, reframe life's challenges, and reconnect to our perfectly imperfect selves. Get ready to liberate and celebrate the courage it takes to heal and finally, without hesitation…"eat the cookie". GRAB TONI'S BOOK Embody: Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life Through Movementhttps://amzn.to/3Den2PV (Amazon affiliate) CONNECT WITH TONI BERGINS https://www.journeydance.comhttps://www.facebook.com/toni.bergins https://www.facebook.com/ToniBerginsJourneyDance https://www.instagram.com/tonibergins https://www.instagram.com/journeydanceofficial/ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES, TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS. https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep173 - I Want to Be a Therapist with Emily Barbosa
Turning your pain into your passion, purpose and even profession is possible. Just ask mental health graduate student and intern Emily Barbosa. Court-mandated therapy as a teenager sparked her interest in psychology and sociology. That lead Emily to pursue a career dedicated to helping others understand their own traumas to triumphs. If going into the field of therapy and mental health interests you, this inspiring conversation will have you exploring the field in new ways. Emily shares the importance of empathy and education in mental health careers. She opens up to Hilary about her work-life balance ritual as both a student and counseling professional. Plus practical advice from fresh eyes on how to be kind to your mind. CONNECT WITH EMILY BARBOSA https://www.sunshinecitycounseling.com/emily-barbosa https://www.instagram.com/therapy.with.emily_/ https://www.facebook.com/sunshinecitycounseling EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES, TRAININGS, AND WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 172Ep172 - Holistic Holiday Gifts with Hilary Russo
If you're fed up with mindless consumerism during the holidays, this episode is for you. Host Hilary Russo shares the art of intentional and holistic gift-giving to transform your holidays and your life. Discover how to balance the festive rush with meaningful presents that nurture the body, mind, and spirit. With her carefully curated Holistic Holiday Guide, Hilary offers products and services designed to inspire optimal living and emotional enrichment. Whether you're looking to support someone in grief, enhance your well-being, or add a spark to your relationships, this guide provides thoughtful solutions to HUG it Out in your everyday. GRAB THE HOLISTIC HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE https://www.hilaryrusso.com/holisticholidayguide GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussohttps://www.instagram.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.youtube.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 171Ep171 - Pleasure Principle: How to be a Sexual Biohacker with Susan Bratton
EWhat if reigniting passion in your relationship wasn't just possible but downright transformational? Intimacy expert Susan Bratton spills the secrets of rekindling romance at any age and rediscovering connection with practical tips and tools that will add fire and desire to your love life. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection or simply spice things up, this conversation is your permission slip to embrace The Big O, learn about real lovemaking, and explore the health benefits of intimacy like never before. Get ready to start livin' libido loca! CONNECT WITH SUSAN BRATTON http://susanbratton.com/ USE HILARY'S DISCOUNT CODE FOR FORIA PRODUCTS https://www.foriawellness.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=77 GET SUSAN'S BOOK https://dirtytalkbook.com/ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 170Ep170 - Thriving After Divorce with Sara Davison
Can heartbreak lead to happiness? Breakups to breakthroughs? Renowned divorce coach and author Sara Davison says, "Yes they can!" Actually, Sara's mantra is "Screw You! Watch This!" It's a reminder to all those who have been through divorce, betrayals, and severed relationships that you can turn your devastating ends into powerful catalysts for personal growth and empowerment. From narcissism to parental alienation, Sara not only shares her personal divorce journey but also the impact uncoupling can have on the family when you lack the right tools and support to heal, grow, and uncover your hidden strengths. CONNECT WITH SARA DAVISON https://www.saradavison.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Saradavisondivorcecoach https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach GET SARA'S BOOKS "Uncoupling: How to Survive & Thrive After Breakup & Divorce" https://amzn.to/4fMmgI8 (Amazon) "Split: Breakup to Breakthrough in 30 Days or Less" https://amzn.to/3YL1PEl (Amazon) GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 169Ep169 - Lyme Disease Lies: It's Not in Your Head with Dana Parish
Chart-topping songwriter Dana Parish's life took an unexpected turn after a tick bite led to Lyme disease and heart failure. Faced with misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment, Dana's story transforms from a personal struggle to a rallying cry for those dismissed by traditional medicine. During this episode, Dana sheds light on the systemic issues surrounding chronic illnesses, toxic mold, and the critical role of integrative and functional medicine. CONNECT WITH DANA PARISH https://www.X.com/Danaparish https://www.instagram.com/TheDanaParish GET DANA'S BOOK Chronic: The Hidden Cause of the Autoimmune Pandemic and How to Get Healthy https://amzn.to/4ejLpsz (Amazon) GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 168Ep168 - Understanding the Rational Family Caregiver with Deborah Greenhut
It's estimated that close to 60 million people in the United States are family caregivers, providing unpaid care to loved ones with health issues or disabilities. This number continues to rise. Family caregivers often face challenges balancing their own lives and major health problems of their own due to caregiving responsibilities. This makes their role increasingly critical yet often under-supported. As a lifelong family caregiver, Life Coach, Best-selling Author Deborah Greenhut offers advice on what it takes to be a rational caregiver. From non-negotiables to resources every family needs, this conversation is a must to let your mind meet your heart so you don't lose track of your life! CONNECT WITH DEBORAH Grab the survival guide and 52 Nonnegotiables for caregivers https://www.deborahgreenhut.com GET DEBORAH'S BOOKS The Rational Caregiver (Amazon) https://amzn.to/3YnVqPu The Hoarder's Wife (Amazon) https://amzn.to/40qCkL0 SUBSCRIBE BRAIN CANDY NEWSLETTER https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Ep 167Ep167 - Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Gifts for the Grieving Pet Parent with Erica Messer
Does time really heal all wounds? The loss of a pet is a painful life experience. But healing comes in many forms including creativity and advocacy. That's Erica Messer's story. Her personal loss of her beloved cat Wolfgang took her on a journey to become a board-certified pet bereavement specialist and creator of Wolfie's Wish, a company that turned her pain into a purposeful mission. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Erica opens up about how music, art and words of affirmation have helped thousands on their pet loss healing journey. Plus, why she's making the entire pet industry and workplaces see pet bereavement in an entirely different light. CONNECT WITH ERICA & WOLFIE'S WISH https://wolfieswish.com/ @wolfies_wish (Get 10% off Grieving Cards with code: ELIZADOOLITTLE PET BEREAVEMENT LEAVE PETITION https://www.change.org/p/pet-bereavement-leave-advocacy-petition HILISTICALLY SPEAKING EPISODES MENTIONED: Ep 151: Pet Loss: From Grief to Gratitude Ep 155 Pet Lover's Stories: Voices of Love GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX (Scoop on guests, giveaways, events and more) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso
Ep 166Ep166 - Sprouting a Wellness Warrior with Natalia Maldonado
It's not every day you hear about a girl from the Bronx turning her apartment into a healing center. Especially one who served in the Air Force and was part of New York's finest, the NYPD. But after discovering Natalia Maldonado had breast cancer, she turned herself into a holistic wellness warrior and the rest is history. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will have you wanting to dig deep into the dirt and get to the roots of what's holding you back and weighing you down. Get sprouted and ready to find the light in the darkness to holistically heal and grow. KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:41 Discovering Holistic Healing After Cancer 13:42 Bronx Tale: Finding light in the darkness 20:00 Spouting and healing 21:54: Institute for Integrative Nutrition 27:00 Fighting cancer with sprouts 32:05 Being of Service: From Air Force to NYPD 43:00 Patricia Moreno and the Intensati Legacy 57:00 Rapid Fire Game 59:28 Natalia Maldonado's takeaway for you 1:00:01 Hilary Russo's closing thoughts and info CONNECT WITH NATALIA https://wellnesswarriormethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamwellnesswarrior Grab Natalia's FREE Whole Food 5 Day Whole Food Recipe Reset Intro to Sprouting Video Series BECOME A HEALTH COACH Try a Health Coach Training Program sample class from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) https://sldr.page.link/4byd Hilary's IIN referral will not only get you an inside peak to IIN for free, but a deep discount if you decide to enroll in any of the programs offered. PODCAST EPISODE MENTION: Depression to Detoxification with Joyce Rockwood (Episode 6) GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX (HIListically Speaking Podcasts, Events, Givewaways and More) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso
Ep 165Ep165 - How to Outsmart Burnout by Doing Less with Dr. Zarya Rubin
How can doing less help you achieve more? Dr. Zarya Rubin, a Harvard-educated doctor and functional medicine practitioner reveals her expert insights. You'll discover how simple steps can help you transform your hectic life and ease some of the pressure that comes from rigid schedules and fears of falling behind. Uncover the root cause of what could be causing an imbalanced life. How multitasking is setting you back on productivity more than you know. Why burnout more common in women than men. And what you can finally do to take back control with some simple shifts you can apply right now! Plus, Dr. Zarya shares her own "A-Ha" moment and how becoming a health coach supported her own healing journey from an autoimmune disease. Get the resources she uses everyday and flip the switch to take back your life. KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS 00:06 Intro 04:32 Medical Doctor's Journey 05:00 The Masquerade: Is it Burnout? 12:24 Managing Busy Minds and Tasks 13:12 Perimenopause & Menopause 14:00 The Impact of Burnout on Women 19:22 Navigating Stress and Burnout Boundaries 28:37 Stress vs Burnout 35:00 Autoimmune disease: How IIN helped to heal 42:24 Embracing Balance and Self-Care 43:00 Institute for Integrative Nutrition 38:23 Rapid Fire Game 40:00 Dr. Zarya takeaway for you 42:29 Hilary's closing thoughts and info CONNECT WITH DR ZARYA and grab her free Burnout to Balance toolkit on her website: https://www.drzarya.com https://www.instagram.com/drzaryarubin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaryarubin https://www.facebook.com/groups/268114707221770/ BECOME A HEALTH COACH Try a Health Coach Training Program sample class from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) https://sldr.page.link/4byd Hilary's IIN referral will not only get you an inside peak to IIN for free, but a deep discount if you decide to enroll in any of the programs offered. GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX (HIListically Speaking Podcasts, Events, Givewaways and More) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com
Ep 164Ep164 - Get Booked! Make Every Podcast Want You! With Kimberly Spencer
EIf you have ever wondered what it takes to grab the attention of a podcast host or booking agent to share your message, this episode is for you. It's more than just building a powerful and personal brand. You need to turn heads of podcasts with honesty and authenticity. And if anyone knows this truth, it's Kimberly Spencer. This Communications Queen is an award-winning high-performance coach and trainer who knows a thing or two about getting guests booked. Join us as we uncover the secrets of effective storytelling and Kimberly reveals invaluable insights from her latest book on how to authentically connect with your audience, build genuine relationships and Make Every Podcast Want You! We dive deep into the challenges women face in sharing their stories, the importance of overcoming shame from your story, and how to communicate it with power! This episode is filled with practical wisdom, emotional depth, and the encouragement to turn your story into your greatest asset. KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:10 Mastering the Art of Communication 06:54 The Perception of Perfection Hollywood 12:26 Forgiving My Father, His Fame, and Saving a Life 21:18 Finding Your Voice Through Storytelling 24:33 Book Hook and Writing Inspiration 27:14 Regret and Motivation in Writing 30:52 Podcasting and Authentic Storytelling 39:06 International Podcast Day Book Launch Celebration WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso Kimberly's Book is available now! https://amzn.to/47ObGxp (Amazon) "Make Every Podcast Want You: How to Be So Radically Interesting You'll Barely Keep from Interviewing Yourself." CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY https://www.communicationqueens.com https://crownyourself.com https://www.facebook.com/kimberlyspencer.crownyourself/ https://twitter.com/realkimspencer https://instagram.com/kimberly.spencer https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX (HIListically Speaking Podcasts, Events, Givewaways and More) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com
Ep 163Ep 163 - Aging Out Loud! How to Rock Your Renaissance Years with Ande Lyons
How can life after 65 be more fulfilling than ever before? Just ask inspiring entrepreneur and podcast host Ande Lyons, who launched multiple successful ventures in her 60s. Join us as we explore how the Renaissance Years can be more fulfilling by embracing aging, defying ageism, and discovering new passions. We discuss shifting from hustle culture to an intentional energy portfolio—focusing on meaningful pursuits and rest, inspired by movements like the Nap Ministry. We also highlight the value of intergenerational connections, elder planning, and the joy of staying active. This is an opportunity to celebrate aging with purpose, endless possibilities, and a mindset that the best days are ahead of us. KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:06 Thriving After 65 4:31 Power of Aging 18:54 Creating an Intentional Energy Portfolio 23:39 Intergenerational Connections 36:00 Don't Retire. Rewire! 39:04 Navigating Elder Care 44:07 Rapid Fire 45:29 Ande Lyon's wisdom bomb 47:01 Hilary's Final Thoughts 48:00 Podcast Resources WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso Book mentioned during this episode: Don't Retire, Rewire! By Jeri Sedlar & Rick Miners https://amzn.to/4gym8x8 (Amazon) CONNECT WITH ANDE LYONS https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/ande_lyons/ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com
Ep 162Ep 162 - Go with the Flow: Trusting Your Wild, Willing and Wise Self with HeatherAsh Amara
Ever wondered how embracing your wild side can spark more joy and wisdom? HeatherAsh Amara can be your guide. That is, if you're willing. During this conversation with host Hilary Russo, HeatherAsh Amara shares her journey of self-discovery from Nepal to India with stories filled with laughter and insight to inspire us to explore self-trust and playfulness, no matter our age. It's such a big part of her journey, HeatherAsh wrote a book about it to encourage you to embrace your wild, willing, and wise. Tune in as shares her unique tools for balancing passion and flow, and hear about her personal experiences…including firewalking! This episode is all about igniting your inner spark and embracing the power of community. But also, what it takes to know when to paddle, when to rest, and when to jump naked into the river of life! KEY MOMENTS/CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:05 Discovering Inner Wisdom and Wildness 4:51 Growing up Around the World 7:00 The Indian girl that changed her life 09:30 Spiritual Connection and Community 15:00 Traveling book tour 16:37 The Importance of Play 22:45 Rapid Fire 24:00 What's in a Name? 27:51 Guest's Final Thoughts 28:00 Hilary's Final Thoughts WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso Grab a copy of "Wild, Willing and Wise: An Interactive Guide for When to Paddle, When to Rest, and When to Jump Naked into the River of Life" Paperback https://amzn.to/3ze15yQ (Amazon) Kindle https://amzn.to/3z4PmTo (Amazon) CONNECT WITH HEATHERASH AMARA https://wildwillingwise.com https://www.instagram.com/heatherashamara https://www.facebook.com/heatherash.amara GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com
Ep 161Ep 161 - Truth, Trauma and Transformation Through Love with Dr. Frank Anderson
ETherapists have trauma too. If you don't believe that, Dr. Frank Anderson has a story for you and it happens to be his own. A respected leader in the trauma therapy and Internal Family Systems space, Frank Anderson's latest book is the memoir he never planned to write. But once the words and the music started to flow, "To Be Loved," painted a picture of a young boy's pain that became his purpose. It's a reminder that vulnerability and honesty pave the way for healing and compassion for those who hurt him and also freed him on so many levels. In this episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, you have a front seat inside a deep conversation that serves as a reminder: healing and love are possible for all. 00:00 Intro 01:40 Vulnerability in Memoir Writing 02:10 Breaking the Us and Them Barrier 03:51 Truth and Compassion 12:35 The Healing Power of Music 20:43 Emotional Connection of Music 22:45 Forgiveness and Healing Process 36:25 Casting the Movie 47:50 Rapid Fire game with Frank Anderson 48:22 Guest Dr. Frank Anderson shares final thoughts 48:48 Host Hilary Russo close and podcast info WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso Grab a copy of "To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation" Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4cNRXi5 (Amazon) Paperback: https://amzn.to/3X4R3Ik (Amazon) Other Books by Dr. Frank Anderson "Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse" Kindle: https://amzn.to/3Mxk4ra (Amazon) Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems Kindle: https://amzn.to/4ecUsfd (Amazon) CONNECT WITH DR. FRANK ANDERSON https://www.frankandersonmd.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frank_andersonmd LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-anderson-654b1836 GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME AT ONE OF MY FREE EVENTS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com
Ep 160Ep160 - Self-Healing and the Modern Trauma Toolkit Dr. Christy Gibson
What if you could transform your trauma into a source of hope and healing? A physician in the middle of a pandemic, who survived the earthquakes in Nepal, Dr. Christy Gibson realized the mounting rates of trauma showing up, but not being recognized. Her mess became her message when she launched the "TikTok Trauma Doc" and authored the "The Modern Trauma Toolkit", a book that is a must at your bedside. During this conversation, Christy shares profound insights on hope in trauma recovery and the hidden emotional toll on healthcare professionals. Discover the distinction between PTSD and normal responses to extraordinary situations. Explore innovative therapies like Havening and Tapping. Plus, the transformative power of community, cultural sensitivity, and the benefits of integrating Western medicine with functional approaches. CHAPTERS/KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Intro 05:27 Healing Through Havening Techniques 10:29 Trauma Healing 14:46 Community Empowerment After Disaster 19:48 Empowerment Through Self-Discovery 25:37 Exploring Integrative Trauma Healing Methods 26:57 The Role of Antidepressants and Psychedelics 38:31 Sharing Healing Skills on TikTok 42:45 Connecting Through Healing and Collaboration 43:00 Rapid Fire Game 45:16 The Modern Trauma Toolkit 47:00 Dr. Christy Gibson takeaway 48:00 Hilary Russo closing thoughts WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso Grab a copy of "The Modern Trauma Toolkit" Paperback: https://amzn.to/3LeAW5z (Amazon) Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3y2cC3A (Amazon) Kindle: https://amzn.to/3xRBZoQ (Amazon) CONNECT WITH CHRISTY https://www.ChristineGibson.net https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktoktraumadoc https://www.youtube.com/@dr.christinegibson https://www.facebook.com/gibtrotterMD https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-gibson-md/ https://www.instagram.com/moderntraumatoolkit/ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN ME AT THE NEXT HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Music by Lipbone Redding https://lipbone.com/ FULL TRANSCRIPT 00:06 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest) So many people do know what they need. If, given the resources to figure that out and that's why I love the work you're doing and why I created the modern trauma toolkit is to say these are some solutions to consider. I put 40 different activities in the book so that people could design their personal solution strategy to healing both self and systems. 00:29 - Hilary Russo (Host) Without hope, trauma intensifies. Think about that just for a moment, how it feels in your body, how it resonates with you, and I want you to just consider what that is like to have no possibilities, no resolution, no solutions, no hope. And I think it's safe to say that we've all been there at some point or another. Whether it is something very big or even small, that feeling of not having the control can be very overwhelming. In fact, it's common for our beautiful brain to go to that place, to want to keep us safe, to go to the negative, and it's up to us to reel her back right. If you've been with me for a while HIListically Speaking journey, you know that, whether it is the podcast or the brain candy newsletter, social, the HUG it Out Collective, wherever you're tuning in, however, we're connected. You know that. I'm all about sharing the sweetest ways to be kind to your mind and creating that space for conversations, connections, and solutions. 01:33 Hope, right, but I can't do it alone. I certainly cannot do it alone. That's why we need our tribe, our collective right, our community, and part of that is having people like Dr Christy Gibson joining me. She's part of that circle. She is not only a Havening Techniques practitioner. She is a family physician, a trauma therapist and author of the Modern Trauma Toolkit, which we're going to talk about, but also you've probably seen her as the TikTok trauma doc. Such a little like works really well, right. Well, christy, you offer such value. And when I read those words because those were your words that you said that it's now time to share what can be done to provide hope and solution focus, because without hope, trauma intensifies, it really hit me and I think we're really past due. 02:22 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest) So, having you here to share your story, how you're helping, others and really talk about the book, which we will do is a gift, so thanks for being here. Well, thank you so much. What a beautiful intro Thanks, listen. 02:35 - Hilary Russo (Host) I have to say first of all it was so good to see you in person and have an opportunity to just give you a hug and spend some time with you during the Hav