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The Subconscious Belief Behind Your Anxiety (And How to Reframe It)

If anxiety keeps looping no matter how much you “talk yourself down,” there’s usually a subconscious belief driving the fear underneath. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify that belief and reframe it in a way that calms both your mind and your nervous system—so the spiral stops at the root. You’ll learn: 🧠 How subconscious beliefs are created (and why they feel true) 🐶 The “guard dog” model of anxiety—protective, but outdated ⏳ Why the subconscious can’t tell past from present (and how that fuels fear) 💛 A simple reframe process to update limiting beliefs 🧩 How forgiveness helps release emotional programming 🚀 What Mike’s 10-week program does to help you gain control over anxiety and heal through authenticity Connect with Mike Wood: Website: http://learntolovebeingyou.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mike.wood.882155 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike222777/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202644 min

Tired, Numb, and Anxious? Your Nervous System Is in Survival Mode

If you feel exhausted, emotionally numb, and anxious at the same time, you’re not broken—your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode. In this episode, you’ll learn what survival mode looks like, why it happens, and simple steps to start restoring safety, energy, and emotional presence again. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How women’s anxiety often shows up as shutdown, exhaustion, and numbness ✨ How societal pressure fuels chronic stress (and why it feels “normal”) ✨ How to reframe rest and boundaries without guilt ✨ Practical tools: box breathing, physiological sighs, and short grounding walks ✨ Why therapy can be preventative maintenance—not just crisis support 🔗 Learn more: https://untangledpaththerapy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202636 min

Rewire Your Nervous System in 30 Days: Stop Living in Fight-or-Flight

If you feel stuck in fight-or-flight—tense, reactive, overwhelmed, or exhausted—your body isn’t failing, it’s overprotecting you. In this episode, you’ll learn a simple 30-day approach to retrain your nervous system for calm so you can feel safer, steadier, and more in control of your life again. You’ll learn: 🧠 What fight-or-flight is and why it becomes your “normal.” 💨 How box breathing and breathwork lower stress signals (10 minutes/day) 🦶 Grounding techniques + walking to regulate your nervous system 🧊 How cold exposure can build resilience (safely and consistently) 😴 Signs your nervous system is rewiring: better sleep, focus, and mood 🧩 How inherited trauma can keep your body stuck—and how to start healing Connect with Willie Website: https://williehandler.comNewsletter: https://williehandler.substack.comBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5SSOCIALSX (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandlerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/ ** General info only—not medical advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202642 min

Stop Numbing, Start Living: A Gentle Path Out of Alcohol & Victimhood

If you’re using alcohol to cope—or you feel stuck in a victim mindset that keeps pulling you back—this episode will meet you with compassion, not shame. You’ll learn a gentle, practical path to stop numbing and start living again, one honest step at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How to recognize the “numbing loop” and interrupt it ✨ Why self-grace is a skill (not an excuse) ✨ How to shift from victimhood to agency without self-blame ✨ Practical steps to start living “undimmed” right now Connect with Cecily D Mak: 🌿 Website: https://www.cecilymak.com/ 📝 Substack: https://cecilymak.substack.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilymak/ 📲 IG: @clearlifejourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 20261h 5m

Chinese Face Reading: What Your Face Reveals About Emotions (5 Elements)

If you’ve ever felt like your face “shows” what you’re going through—stress, overwhelm, exhaustion—this episode will connect the dots in a fascinating way. You’ll learn how Chinese face reading uses the 5 Elements to reflect emotional patterns in the body, so you can better understand what your face may be trying to tell you. You’ll learn: ✨ What Chinese face reading is (and what it’s not) ✨ The 5 elements and how they may show up on the face ✨ How repeated lines/markings or breakouts can reflect patterns ✨ A calmer way to interpret “signals” without fear or obsession ✨ Why inner balance supports outer radiance—long-term Connect with Cindy Tusa & The White Magnolia Advanced Skin Care Institute🌿 Website: https://whitemagnoliaskininstitute.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitemagnolia_asci/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteMagnoliaAdvancedSkinCareInstitute If today’s episode helped you see beauty and balance in a new way, visit Cindy’s website to learn more about her training, approach, and how to stay connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 202655 min

Winter Wellness Reset: Stop Cravings, Boost Energy & Sleep Better

If winter has you craving sugar, feeling sluggish, and sleeping poorly, you don’t need more willpower—you need a reset. In this episode, you’ll learn simple, realistic steps to calm stress cravings, boost your energy, and sleep better so you feel like yourself again. You’ll learn: ✅ The sneaky signs your body is stressed (cravings, bloating, sleep issues, low immunity) ✅ How stress + inflammation can amplify winter symptoms ✅ Why New Year pressure can spike cortisol and disrupt sleep (especially for midlife women) ✅ How to stabilize blood sugar and energy with balanced meals (protein + fat + smart carbs) ✅ When caffeine is fine—and when it becomes a burnout crutch ✅ Simple boundary shifts that protect your energy without guilt ✅ What a sustainable “gentle reset” looks like (and why it works) ✅ How Peggy’s 12-week program supports mental, emotional, physical, and social health 📲 Learn more about Peggy!Website: ⁠https://www.moorefunctionalhealthandwellness.com/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Peggy.MooreHealthandwellness⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/moorehealthandwellness/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-moore-5b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 202634 min

Cord Cutting 101: Clear Negative Energy + Feel Like Yourself Again (Step-by-Step)

Feeling drained, heavy, or emotionally “hooked” to someone—even when you want to move on? In this episode, Stacey Chillemi talks with Sondra Bailey (Shamanic Practitioner + Reiki Master) about cord cutting—what it is, what it isn’t, and how to use it as a practical tool for clearing negative energy and rebuilding boundaries. You’ll learn how to tell when you’re carrying energy that isn’t yours, how to do a simple cord-cutting reset you can use right now, and what to do afterward so you feel grounded and calm (not raw). If you’ve been stuck in the same emotional loop, this is your “reset button.” In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Signs you’re absorbing someone else’s energy ✨ How energetic cords form (and why they can return) ✨ A step-by-step cord cutting practice for home ✨ What to do after cord cutting to feel safe + steady ✨ Boundaries that help you stay clear in relationships and work Connect with Shaman Sondra Ready for an energy reset? Explore Sondra’s work + follow her here: 🌐 Website: https://www.shamansondra.com/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GssfsQacA/?mibextid=wwXIfr🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shamansondra▶️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shamansondra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 202635 min

Healthy Aging for Women: The 4 Pillars for Strength, Sleep, Hormones & Longevity

Aging well isn’t about “anti-aging”... it’s about staying vibrant, strong, and independent for decades to come. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with Helen Stearns, DNP, about healthy aging for women, menopause mental health, and the daily habits that protect energy, mood, and longevity. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ The 4 pillars of healthy aging: exercise, nutrition, sleep, and recovery ✨ How strength training, cardio, and mobility support longevity and independence ✨ Nutrition basics for inflammation, hydration, and hormone support (including omega-3s) ✨ Why sleep changes in midlife—and simple ways to improve it ✨ How alcohol affects women differently as we age ✨ How boundaries and self-care protect mental health during menopause and life transitions ✨ When mood changes may be hormone-related—and how to get support 📲 Connect with Helen! Website: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ IG/FB: @helenstearnsdnp LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 8, 202637 min

The JAG Method: Bounce Back From Injury, Burnout & Setbacks

What if you could recover from injury, burnout, and stress the way pro athletes do—using a simple “team mindset” and a few weekly habits? In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. John Gallucci Jr., President & CEO of JAG Physical Therapy, to share practical strategies to bounce back from setbacks, protect your body, and lead like a coach. What you’ll learn in this episode: 💪 How to recover from injury, burnout, or setbacks using a pro-athlete team mindset 🧠 What sports and business teach us about handling stress without breaking down 🪑 Simple ways to protect your body if you sit all day or work long hours 💧 Easy hydration and movement habits that support energy, joints, and focus 📣 How to lead your family or team like a coach, not a stressed-out boss ✅ Practical steps from The JAG Method you can start using this week 👉 Learn more about Dr. John Gallucci Jr. & JAG Physical Therapy: https://www.jagpt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 202652 min

Caffeine & Hormones: Why Men and Women React Differently

How does caffeine affect men vs. women—and why does caffeine during pregnancy matter more than most people realize? In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi talks with Steve Frazier (founder of Release the Coffee Cuffs) about caffeine sensitivity, hormones, sleep disruption, and the stress response—including the differences in how caffeine is metabolized in men vs women. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How caffeine affects men vs. women differently ✅ Caffeine’s impact on sleep, cortisol, and energy crashes ✅ Why caffeine can increase anxiety and “wired but tired” fatigue ✅ What caffeine may mean for pregnancy and fetal development ✅ How to taper caffeine gradually to reduce withdrawal symptoms ✅ Simple sleep-support habits and tools to break caffeine dependency ** Note: This is educational and not medical advice—talk with your healthcare provider for personal guidance, especially during pregnancy. 📲 Follow Steve + the movement: Programs, Book, and MORE: https://www.stevefrazier.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazier/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReleaseTheCoffeeCuffswithSteveFrazier/ X: https://x.com/ReleaseCofCuffs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@releasethecoffeecuffs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/releasethecoffeecuffs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 7, 20261h 2m

Microdosing for Emotional Healing: Build Resilience, Reduce Anxiety, Find Stability

Microdosing psychedelics is trending—but most people don’t know what it actually is, how to prepare safely, or why “set and setting” matters more than hype. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi talks with microdosing guide Kayse Gehret about microdosing mushrooms (psilocybin) for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, anxiety support, and holistic healing. You’ll Learn: ✨ What microdosing actually is—and why it’s sub-perceptual, not intoxicating ✨ How “set and setting” shape nervous system safety and outcomes ✨ What a structured 6-week microdosing protocol looks like ✨ How microdosing may support emotional resilience and anxiety regulation ✨ Key considerations for epilepsy, seizures, and nervous system sensitivity ✨ Common microdosing myths, ethics, and mistakes to avoid ✨ Why foundations like sleep, sunlight, food, breathwork, and nature matter first ✨ How integration turns insight into lasting nervous system stability ✨ Simple calming practices you can use immediately—no substances required 🌿 Learn more: https://www.microdosingforhealing.com/ ** Disclaimer: This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician before making changes—especially if you have epilepsy, are pregnant, have bipolar disorder, or take prescription medications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 202648 min

The Cardio Mistake That Stops Weight Loss

If you’re doing cardio but not seeing results, this episode will help you fix what’s holding you back—starting today. Lisa Urbanski sits down with fitness coach Hassan Moaminah to break down heart-rate zones, why Zone 2 cardio is key for fat loss, and how small daily habits create long-term weight-loss success. You’ll learn 👇❤️ Why extreme cardio backfires for weight loss🔥 How Zone 2 burns fat with less stress on your body⌚ How to track heart rate the right way🥗 Simple eating swaps that support cardio results🔁 Why consistency beats intensity every time Connect with Hassan Moaminah Become a supporter of this podcast series: ⁠https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/captain-garuda-wellness-warriors-transformative-health-holistic-strength--6510758/support⁠.🌐 Book: Captain Garuda – A Tale of Bravery, Kindness, and a Big Hearthttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365📱 WhatsApp: +966 56 447 3084🏃‍♂️ Captain Garuda Fitness App (Use code: GARUDA 100% OFF)👉 https://my.playbookapp.io/hssan-moaminah/programs/captain-garuda-fitness/32483 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 202635 min

Why You Keep Yelling at Your Kids (Even When You Don’t Want To)

If you’re a loving parent but keep snapping, yelling, or shutting down, this episode will help you understand what’s driving it—and what to do right now to change it. Susan Landers talks with Dr. Melanie Gray (RN, PhD) about trauma-informed parenting, how stress patterns get passed down through behavior, and simple regulation tools (including the STOP IT framework) that help you respond on purpose. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 Why triggers feel bigger than the moment (trauma + modeling) 🚦 How to notice dysregulation before you explode 🛑 The STOP IT framework for emotion management 🤝 Why apology + repair builds emotionally safe kids ⏰ How protecting family time reduces conflict (love = T-I-M-E) Connect with Susan Landers 🔗 Explore more resources + insights on work-life balance: https://susanlandersmd.com/ 📚 Follow Dr. Susan Landers, MD for newborn care + parenting guidance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/ 📖 Get Dr. Landers’ book So Many Babies (career + motherhood + resilience): https://susanlandersmd.com/book/ 👏 Subscribe to her Substack newsletter (2,000+ subscribers in one month): https://susanlandersmd819.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 202632 min

How to Calm Your Nervous System: Window of Tolerance + Vagus Nerve Tools

If your nervous system is stuck in “go-go-go” or “shut-down,” this episode gives you practical tools to feel calmer, steadier, and more in control—starting today. Lisa Urbanski talks with nervous system educator Jessica Maguire about the window of tolerance, why quick “hacks” don’t last, and how consistent regulation practice changes anxiety, stress, pain, and sleep over time. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to widen your window of tolerance for better emotional balance ✅ Simple self-regulation skills (including VOO / “vocal tummy” vibration) ✅ Why threat + anxiety can amplify chronic pain and what helps reduce it ✅ How the vagus nerve influences inflammation, gut-brain health, and calm ✅ The power of co-regulation and why adults still need it ✅ Why play is a real regulation tool (not just for kids) ✅ 5 concrete actions to regulate your nervous system over the next 6–8 weeks 🔗 Connect with Jessica Maguire: Website/course: https://www.jessicamaguire.com/The-Nervous-System-Certification-Course Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repairing_the_nervous_system/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 202652 min

Wake Up Your Brain: Simple Habits for Deeper Thinking

Are you tired of feeling mentally fried, reactive, and like you’re never really thinking—just scrolling, stressing, and surviving? In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi and educator–CEO Katie Trowbridge break down the “thinking crisis” and show you simple, practical ways to rebuild deeper thinking, real connection, and creativity in your daily life. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: 🧠 Train your “deep thinking” muscle in a distracted, digital world 💬 Repair generational disconnect and actually communicate with Gen Z 🎨 Use the CREATE method to boost curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving 🤖 Use AI as a tool without outsourcing your brain or your intuition 👪 Raise (and become) a more curious, resilient, emotionally aware human If your brain feels overloaded but underused, this conversation will help you calm your mind, think more clearly, and reconnect with what really matters, starting today. Connect with Katie Trowbridge & Curiosity 2 Create Website: 🌐 Personal Website: http://katietrowbridge.com/ 🧠 Curiosity 2 Create – The CREATE Method & Programs: http://curiosity2create.org/ Social Media: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-trowbridge/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.schmidt.trowbridge/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katietrowbridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 202653 min

Why Your Teen Won’t Talk to You (Do This Instead)

If your teen is shutting down, snapping, or refusing to talk, this episode will help you respond in a way that builds connection—starting right now. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Samantha Straub, teen parent coach and licensed clinical counselor, to explain teen brain development, emotional co-regulation, and the L.O.V.E.D. framework for sensitive conversations. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 Why teen emotions run hot (stress response + developing regulation) 🧩 What “defiance” is often signaling (needs, triggers, overwhelm) 💬 The L.O.V.E.D. conversation framework parents can use immediately 🧘 How to regulate your nervous system so your teen can regulate theirs 🛠️ Quick resets + scripts for homework battles, meltdowns, and conflict Free resource mentioned: Samantha Straub’s LOVED framework (available on her website). 🌐 www.teensavvycoaching.com 🎙 Parenting Shrink Wrapped: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400622 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teensavvycoaching/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenSavvyCoachingwithSamanthaStraub/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-straub-8ab67337/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 202644 min

Stuck in the Same Pattern? Mindset Shifts That Make Emotional Healing Stick

If you feel like you’re doing “all the right things” but still repeating the same emotional patterns, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do differently starting now. Lisa Urbanski sits down with spiritual teacher Aeon Archer to explore meaning-making (the story your brain assigns to events), how trauma and inherited beliefs shape your nervous system, and simple practices that help healing actually stick. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why your nervous system keeps pulling you back into old loops ✨ How inherited beliefs distort self-worth, love, and success ✨ A practical way to reframe the past without bypassing your pain ✨ Tools like breathwork, yoga, stillness, and presence to build safety ✨ How conscious meaning-making becomes a daily spiritual practice Connect with Aeon Archer: Website: www.archershaw.guru | Instagram: @aeon.archer | YouTube: @AeonArcher | LinkedIn: Aeon Archer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 202542 min

Intuition vs Anxiety: How to Know What You’re Feeling and Trust Your Inner Guidance

Are you an empath who feels overwhelmed, drained, or unsure if what you’re sensing is intuition or anxiety? In this episode, Stacey Chillemi talks with psychic mentor and healer Lisa Campion (Author and founder of Quantum Light Wave Healing) about practical tools to strengthen intuition, set energetic boundaries, and stop absorbing other people’s emotions. You’ll learn: ✨ How to tell intuition apart from anxiety ✨ Why empaths feel overwhelmed—and how to stop absorbing other people’s energy ✨ Simple grounding techniques you can use in minutes ✨ How to protect your energy without shutting down emotionally ✨ Ways to strengthen and trust your psychic sensitivity ✨ How to turn “being too sensitive” into a real-life superpower 🔗 Ready to go deeper with Lisa? Website: https://lisacampion.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaxcampion/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaxcampion/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvOvLs14nF1ZjTLLp9mjag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 202550 min

Forgiveness Without an Apology: How to Let Go of Resentment and Heal

What if forgiveness isn’t about letting someone “off the hook”—but setting yourself free? Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Mike Wood to break down forgiveness as a practical emotional skill: how to stop carrying resentment, set healthier emotional boundaries, and begin the process of self-forgiveness. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why resentment keeps your nervous system stuck ✅ How to forgive without excusing harmful behavior ✅ The boundary mindset: don’t “accept” other people’s anger ✅ A step-by-step forgiveness writing exercise ✅ How repetition rewires subconscious patterns ✅ How to start self-forgiveness when shame won’t let go 👉 Learn more about Mike’s program: ⁠⁠learntolovebeingyou.com⁠⁠ 🌐 Connect with Mike: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 202557 min

Reset Your Nervous System: Direct Neurofeedback for Anxiety, Burnout & Brain Fog

If your brain feels stuck in fight-or-flight, you’re not weak... your nervous system is overworked. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi talks with Meg Stuppy, founder of Clarity Direct Neurofeedback, about how direct neurofeedback may help the brain re-regulate after chronic stress, burnout, or trauma—so anxiety, brain fog, and overwhelm don’t run the show. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 Why chronic stress can lock the brain into survival mode ⚡ What Direct Neurofeedback is (and how it differs from traditional neurofeedback) 🧩 What a typical session feels like + what happens during treatment 📈 When people often notice changes and what “progress” looks like 🌿 Simple daily practices that support nervous system recovery 🔗 Connect with Meg / Clarity Direct Neurofeedback Website: https://claritydirectneurofeedback.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdneurofeedback/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cdneurofeedback/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 202528 min

Clearer Skin Starts Within: How Your Emotions & Beliefs Trigger Breakouts

Have you noticed your skin acting up during stress, heartbreak, or burnout? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski speaks with Cindy Tusa, founder of the White Magnolia Skin Institute, about the mind-body link between emotions, subconscious beliefs, and skin health—and why flare-ups often reflect deeper nervous-system and lifestyle strain. You’ll learn: ✨ Why stress and limiting beliefs can show up as breakouts, dullness, or inflammation ✨ The role of self-worth, fear, guilt, and pressure in recurring skin issues ✨ How the skin microbiome, nutrition, and lifestyle affect healing ✨ A holistic approach to supporting clear, resilient skin from the inside out Connect with Cindy Tusa / White Magnolia Skin Institute: 🌿 Website: http://www.whitemagnoliaskininstitute.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitemagnolia_asci/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteMagnoliaAdvancedSkinCareInstitute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202551 min

Burnout Isn’t Laziness: It Might Be Trauma

If you’re exhausted but can’t slow down, this episode will help you understand what’s driving it—and what to do right now to start recovering. Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler, author of Out of the Shadows, to talk burnout, stress, and how generational trauma can quietly shape work habits, anxiety, and health. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 How burnout can be a survival pattern (not a character flaw) 🧬 What generational trauma can look like in daily life 🚫 How to say “no” without guilt and stop overcommitting 🧠 Why therapy + self-reflection speed up healing 🫶 How to prioritize yourself while keeping your life running CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLERLove this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.Website: https://williehandler.comNewsletter: https://williehandler.substack.comBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5SSOCIALX (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandlerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202537 min

Mental Wellness 101: Stop Coping, Start Healing

Most of us know how to push through stress—but not how to actually stay mentally well. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with MJ Murray Vachon, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience and over 50,000 therapy sessions, as she shares a practical framework for mental wellness. Using her river metaphor and five-tool model, she explains how your mind drifts into chaos or rigidity—and how to bring it back to calm, clear flow. You’ll learn: The difference between fixing symptoms and building real mental wellness A simple framework to move from anxious/rigid back to calm and flexible Everyday strategies to stay regulated in conflict and stressful situations Five concrete actions to reduce burnout and define wellness for yourself If you’re tired of living in survival mode, this episode gives you a roadmap to feeling more steady, resilient, and well. Connect with MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW 🌐 Website: https://mjmurrayvachon.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vachonmjmurray 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-j-murray-vachon-lcsw-184252289 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202549 min

Feeling “Not Enough”? Here’s How to Break It

If you keep thinking “I know what to do… so why am I still stuck?” this episode will help you find the belief underneath—and change it now.Lisa Urbanski sits down with Stephen Rue (lawyer, coach, and author of the MUST series) to break down limiting beliefs, self-love, and why identity comes before goal setting.You’ll learn 👇🧠 How limiting beliefs form and how they show up in your language✍️ The “I am…” exercise to uncover what’s running your choices🧺 The “Suffering Basket” method to shrink loneliness and pain❤️ Why self-love is the foundation for real change🎯 “I Am Smart to Act”: identity-first goal setting that sticks ⭐ CONNECT WITH STEPHEN RUE ⭐🔗 Website: https://stephenrue.live/ stephenrue.live📘 MUST: Becoming the Person You Are Meant to Be:Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible, and more. 📱Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEPHENRUE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernfriedlawyer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenRue-zj5feLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-rue-957933139/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 202545 min

High-Functioning Depression: Hidden Signs & Help

If you look “fine” on the outside but feel exhausted, disconnected, or anxious on the inside, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening—and what to do next. Stacey Chillemi sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Sam Zand of Anywhere Clinic to unpack high-functioning depression and anxiety, why successful people often miss the signs, and how to get relief without blowing up your life. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 What high-functioning depression and anxiety actually look like ⚖️ Burnout vs anxiety vs depression (and why the difference matters) 🌬️ Grounding tools to calm your nervous system right now 💊 When medication helps—and when it should be temporary 🌱 How holistic psychiatry + therapy create real healing 🧘‍♂️ How ketamine therapy works and who it’s for Connect with Dr. Sam Zand: 🌐 https://www.anywhereclinic.com/drsamzand 📲 Instagram: @drsamzand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 202535 min

Postpartum Anxiety Relief: Calm in Minutes

If you’re snapping, yelling, or drowning in mom guilt, this episode will help you calm your body first—so you can respond instead of react right now. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Irin Rubin of MamaZen to talk postpartum stress, the MamaZen Parenting Method, Mindpower Sessions®, and how AI support can help parents in the moment they need it most. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 Why reactive parenting happens (and how to interrupt it fast) 🧘 How the MamaZen Method shifts your “core state” to calm 🎧 What Mindpower Sessions® are (hypnotherapy + CBT + mindfulness) 🔁 How to break generational cycles of anger and yelling 🤖 How AI support can provide emotional help anytime Connect with Irin Rubin + explore MamaZen: 🌐 Website: https://www.mamazen.com/ 📲 Instagram: @mamazenapp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 202544 min

Hormones, Energy & Aging: What Actually Works

If you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel tired, this episode will help you understand what to fix first—so you can get your energy back starting now. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Phil Vella of Vita Bella Health to break down hormone myths, lab-driven protocols, and the real foundations of sustainable health. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 Why fatigue isn’t just willpower, diet, or age 🧪 Why labs are the fastest path to a personalized plan ⚖️ The truth about testosterone for men and women 😴 How sleep + stress + hormones work together 🔥 The real role of peptides, NAD+, and supplements (safety first) Connect with Phil Vella — https://vitabella.com/ Social: @phillyvz | @vitabella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202542 min

Why Stillness Heals Anxiety, Trauma & Burnout

If you’ve been feeling anxious, burnt out, or emotionally heavy, this episode will help you calm your system and face what’s underneath—without getting swallowed by it. Lisa Urbanski sits down with meditation teacher and Stillness Project founder Tom Cronin to talk about shadows, stillness, and how meditation can help release stored stress from the body. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 What “the shadow” is (and why it shows up as anxiety, fear, or irritation) 🧘 How stillness helps you process trauma and stress more safely 🌊 Why emotional release can happen during meditation (and what it means) ⚖️ How to balance ambition, work, and inner peace 🌍 The Stillness Project mission and why group meditation matters Connect with TomWebsite: http://www.tomcronin.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcronin/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomcronincoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcronin1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 202538 min

How to Find “The One” Without Dating Burnout

If dating keeps repeating the same pattern, this episode will help you get clear on what you actually need—and choose partners more wisely right now. Stacey Chillemi sits down with Sandra Myers of Select Date Society to talk authenticity, emotional intelligence, and the small shifts that lead to real compatibility (especially for high-achievers). You’ll learn 👇 🧲 Why you keep attracting the wrong type (and how to change it) 🧠 How to stop dating like a “project” and build real connection 💬 What to communicate early so needs don’t stay unspoken 👀 What to observe on dates that predicts long-term fit 🛡️ How to date discreetly and sustainably as a high-profile person Ready to stop guessing and start dating with real clarity? 💛 Connect with Sandra Myers and learn more about Select Date Society: 🌐 Website: https://selectdatesociety.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-boccia-myers/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selectdatesociety 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selectdatesociety/channel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202526 min

Botox & Filler Myths: What’s Actually True

If you’re confused about Botox vs filler—or worried about looking “overdone”—this episode will help you make safer, clearer choices right now. Lisa Urbanski talks with Amy Ingle of Sweet Spot Medispa about volume myths, what results actually feel like over time, and how to choose a qualified injector. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 Botox vs filler: what each one does (and doesn’t) ⏳ How long results typically last + what affects longevity 📍 Why dosing + placement matter for natural expression ⚠️ Filler “migration” + other risks: what to ask and watch for ✨ A smarter plan: injectables + skin treatments (laser/microneedling/PRP) Work with Sweet Spot MediSpaWebsite: http://www.sweetspotmedispa.com/All socials & bookings: https://linktr.ee/sweetfaceinjector About the ExpertAmy Ingle, BSN, MSN, APRN, FNP-C — owner, master injector & trainer specializing in facial rejuvenation and non-surgical aesthetics.** Disclaimer: This show is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult a licensed practitioner for personalized care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202542 min

From Symptoms to Solutions: A Vein Specialist’s Guide to Varicose Veins

Varicose veins and “heavy legs” aren’t just cosmetic—they can be signs of vein disease. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Tonie Reincke, interventional radiologist and vein specialist, to explain the real symptoms, causes, how diagnosis works, and today’s minimally invasive treatments. You’ll learn: 🌟 How to tell if your symptoms are medical vs. cosmetic 🌟 The most common signs: swelling, heaviness, aching, discoloration 🌟 Why family history can raise your risk 🌟 What to expect during a vein evaluation (including ultrasound) 🌟 Simple at-home relief: compression, walking, elevation, ice 🌟 When it’s time to see a specialist (wounds, skin changes, daily impact) 🌟 When insurance may cover treatment 🌟 Modern office-based options (ablation, sclerotherapy, phlebectomy) Connect with Dr. Tonie Reincke 🌐 Website: https://reinckeveincenter.com/ 📸 Instagram: @reincke_vein.center 🎵 TikTok: Dr. Tonie Reincke ▶️ YouTube: Reincke Vein Center 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonie-reincke-md-863098162/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 202544 min

Healing Betrayal & Finding Purpose for Women 35+

If you’re a woman 35+ who’s been betrayed, stuck in a toxic relationship, or fighting depression, you are not broken... and you’re not alone. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with Jesseca Maria as she shares her journey from addiction and heartbreak to building Eco Culture and Magnetic Soul Healing. Plus, how her program The Uncheated Code helps women heal from infidelity, reconnect with themselves, and build a life that actually feels good. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to reclaim your power and self-worth after betrayal Simple daily rituals in nature that calm your body and mind Practical tools—meditation, breathwork, gratitude, creativity—to feel like yourself again How to turn pain into purpose and live from your truth instead of your trauma This is an invitation to stop just surviving and start creating a life that feels aligned, peaceful, and yours. Coaching & Healing After Infidelity: 💬 Facebook Group – Awakening After Infidelity: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakeningafterinfidelity 📸 Instagram: @magneticsoulhealing ▶️ YouTube: @magneticsoulhealing Eco Culture & Sustainable Living: Instagram: @ecoculturr YouTube: @eco.cultura Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 202557 min

Trauma Recovery That Lasts: Rewire the Subconscious & Calm Your Nervous System

Trauma isn’t defined by the event—it’s defined by how your brain and nervous system respond. In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Michelle Smith, a trauma-informed therapist, to break down trauma, debunk common myths, and share practical tools that help you regulate your nervous system and create long-lasting change through subconscious rewiring. In this conversation, you’ll learn: ✨ Why “just get over it” is a trauma myth—and what compassion looks like instead ✨ How triggers work (and why small things can create big reactions) ✨ Trauma vs. anxiety: what’s different and what supports each ✨ Simple regulation strategies: routines, grounding, breathwork, mindfulness, and movement ✨ Holiday stress support: boundaries, radical acceptance, and building a coping plan ✨ Five concrete actions to support your nervous system this season 📲 Connect with Michelle Smith Website: https://www.michellesmithlmhc.com/ IG: @michellesmithlmhc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellesmithcounseling/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-smith-ms-lmhc-lpc-47969831/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202546 min

Midlife Women’s Health: Hormones, Self-Advocacy, and Evidence-Based Care

Midlife can feel like your body changed the rules overnight—but you’re not “falling apart.” You’re transitioning, and with the right support, you can feel steady again. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Helen Stearns, DNP, to talk endometriosis, perimenopause, and menopause—and why education, symptom tracking, self-advocacy, and evidence-based care matter. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔥 Common perimenopause/menopause symptoms (sleep, mood, energy, and more) 🔥 How to track symptoms so you can get clearer answers and better care 🔥 Small daily habits that support sleep, vitality, and confidence 🔥 Why strength, movement, and bone health matter in midlife 🔥 How connection and community protect your wellbeing 🔥 When new or unusual symptoms should be evaluated by a trained provider 👉 Learn more or work with Helen - Website: http://www.helenstearnsdnp.com/ Follow Helen on IG & FB: @helenstearnsdnp Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helenstearnsdnp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202544 min

Hidden Signs of High-Functioning Depression You May Miss

Think you’re “fine” because you still crush deadlines and hold it all together? This episode blows up that illusion and shows you what your body’s really saying behind the scenes. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Janel Beidel, LCSW, to understand how your nervous system naturally works with your emotional health, including the high-functioning depression you might experience. You’ll learn: 👉 Why emotional health and high-functioning depression often go completely unnoticed 👉 How depression shows up in high achievers who “look fine” on the outside 👉 The link between emotional numbness, burnout, and constant overperforming 👉 Why mental health support is critical—not a luxury—when stress piles up 👉 How to start recognizing your own warning signs before you crash 🔗 Connect with Janel Beidel, LCSW & Reclaiming You PLLCWebsite: https://www.reclaimingyoupllc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reclaiming__you/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 202536 min

Glow Up at Any Age: Inside-Out Skin Secrets

Want skin that looks younger because you’re getting healthier, not because you’re hiding behind filters and injectables? Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with integrative esthetician and educator Cindy Tusa to expose the real inside-out playbook for skin that actually improves with age. You’ll learn:✨ The 4 hidden root causes wrecking your skin (and what to fix first)✨ How gut health, sugar, sleep & stress really show up on your face✨ A one-week reset: simple daily moves women and men can actually stick to✨ Why your subconscious beliefs quietly sabotage your skin routine✨ Easy AM/PM rituals, lymphatic moves & nervous system resets your skin loves Connect with Cindy Tusa & The White Magnolia Advanced Skin Care InstituteWebsite: https://whitemagnoliaskininstitute.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitemagnolia_asci/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteMagnoliaAdvancedSkinCareInstitute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 20251h 6m

Let Go of Attachments: Heal Your Emotions, Relationships & Identity

Feeling like your roles, labels, and responsibilities are running your life—and burning you out in the process? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with former CFO and emotional healing coach Mike Wood to unpack how unhealthy attachments quietly drive anxiety, conflict, and disconnection. You’ll learn: ✨ What attachments really are and how they hijack your emotions and relationships 💛 The difference between healthy passion and unhealthy attachment (and how to spot it in your life) 🧠 A simple out-loud practice to start releasing painful attachments in real time 🏡 How letting go of identities like “perfect parent” or “perfect partner” can actually deepen love 🏢 How Mike used detachment to become a calmer, more emotionally intelligent leader 🪴 How tools like plant medicine, somatic work, and mindset shifts can support deeper healing CONNECT WITH MIKE WOOD 👉 Learn more about Mike’s program: ⁠⁠learntolovebeingyou.com⁠⁠ 🌐 Follow Mike: ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202548 min

Biohacking for Beginners: Stop Guessing—Get Energy, Focus & Real Results

If you’ve been throwing supplements, routines, and “health hacks” at the wall—and still don’t feel right—this episode will help you simplify, get safer, and make progress you can actually feel. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with biohacker Nahum Justin Vizakis to break down how biohacking has evolved, why diagnostics and strategy matter more than trends, and how to use tools like sauna, cold exposure, gut testing, and bodywork without creating imbalance. They also talk mindset shifts during discomfort, setting clear 3–6 month goals, and why guidance + community is essential as tech and society change fast. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to start biohacking without overwhelm (and why “more” can backfire) Why diagnostics-first biohacking helps prevent imbalances Sauna, cold plunge, breathwork, and bodywork basics for recovery and resilience How gut health and biome testing can personalize your results Boundaries + 3–6 month goals for physical health, relationships, and business The future of biohacking and conscious self-development in an AI-driven world Level Up with Nahum Justin Vizakis 👉 Start here: https://www.spiritualbodybuilder.com 📲 Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/Spiritual_Bodybuilder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritualBodybuilder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimizingHuman 📚 Books: The Biohacker’s Guide to Spiritual Bodybuilding: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSF59FSR The Indigo Flame: https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/868497-the-indigo-flame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202552 min

When You Grow and They Don’t: Use Mindfulness to Heal Your Relationships

When you finally start becoming who you really are, not everyone will like the new you — this episode is about how to stay grounded, kind, and clear regardless. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with author Phyllis Coletta to explore what it really means to bring a “trained mind” into real life — family, work, friendships, and all the messy in-between moments. You’ll learn how to: Use mindfulness to calm your reactions and stop taking everything so personally Navigate relationship changes when you start growing and others don’t Set healthy boundaries without drowning in guilt or people-pleasing Repair and deepen parent–child relationships after years of stress or control Walk through identity shifts (at home and at work) with more courage and clarity If you’re in a season of growth and it feels like your life is being rearranged, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more supported as you become who you really are. 🔗 Links & Resources Website: https://www.howtobeagooddog.com/ Blog: https://www.howtobeagooddog.com/blog Contact: [email protected] 📘 Get the Book — How to Be a Good Dog: Learning to Sit, Stay, and Heal BookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/how-to-be-a-good-dog Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-Dog-Learning-Stay/dp/B0F86PDJ3R Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/be/book/how-to-be-a-good-dog/id6745525078 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-a-good-dog-phyllis-coletta/1147392035 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 202534 min

Daily Habits for Massive Weight Loss: How Small Steps Create Huge Results

Most people don’t fail because they’re lazy—they fail because they’re stressed, exhausted, and fighting themselves instead of working with their body. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Hassan Moaminah to break down how he lost 155 pounds naturally, rebuilt his confidence, and created a mindset that keeps him in the 2% who actually follow through. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 Why 98% of people stay stuck in failure loops 💤 How forgiveness and lower cortisol help your body finally recover 💪 Why small daily habits beat extreme diets and “all-or-nothing” plans 🌊 How movement, fun, and recovery turned pain into progress 🏆 What it really takes to chase big goals like natural Mr. Olympia ❤️ How to be kinder to yourself and stay disciplined long term CONNECT WITH HASSAN: 📘 Book: Captain Garuda: A Tale of Bravery, Kindness and a Big Hearthttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Captain-Garuda-A-Tale-of-Bravery-Kindness-and-a-Big-Heart-Paperback-9789948749714/8473815365📲 Fitness App & Programs: Captain Garuda Fitness on Playbookhttps://my.playbookapp.io/hssan-moaminah/programs/captain-garuda-fitness/32483?utm_source=website&utm_campaign=Captain+garuda+fitness💬 WhatsApp Coaching & Inquiries: +966 56 447 3084 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202528 min

Why He Shuts Down Instead of Showing Up: A Trauma-Informed Look at Men

In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with author Willie Handler about how father wounds, anxiety, and intergenerational trauma quietly shape men’s ability to open up, stay present, and build healthy relationships. You’ll hear a compassionate, practical conversation about what’s really happening underneath “commitment issues,” and how both men and women can respond with understanding instead of blame. In this episode, you’ll learn: How father relationship trauma impacts adult love and attachment Why anxiety and shame often show up as avoidance or “I can’t commit” What intergenerational trauma is—and how it lives in your body and reactions Simple tools (therapy, EMDR, breathwork, stillness) to start healing If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t he commit?” or “Why do I keep attracting emotionally unavailable people?”—this episode will help you connect the dots and take your next step toward healing. CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLERWebsite: https://williehandler.comNewsletter: https://williehandler.substack.comBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5SSOCIALSX (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandlerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202548 min

Perimenopause Isn’t the Problem – This Is

Perimenopause and menopause don’t mean you’re “falling apart” — they mean your body is recalibrating. When you understand what’s really happening with your hormones, you can stop panicking and start making clear, confident choices about your health. In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with women’s health expert Natalya Borakowski to explain what’s going on beneath the surface: why your symptoms make sense, what your body is trying to do, and how to support this transition instead of fighting it. This isn’t fear-based menopause talk — it’s calm, science-informed guidance with practical steps you can start right now. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: 🌱 Understand what’s actually happening in your body during peri- and post-menopause 🧠 Make sense of brain fog, mood swings, fatigue, and sleep changes 💊 Explore realistic options: lifestyle shifts, supportive treatments, and what to ask your provider 💛 Move through this season with more self-compassion and less shame ⚡ Reframe midlife as a reset and a new power stage, not a slow decline If you’ve been thinking, “Is this just my new normal?” this conversation will help you get informed, take back your sense of control, and treat yourself with more kindness along the way. Connect with Natalya & her work: Courses & resources: https://unveilyou.life/courses/aesthetics-unfiltered LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalyaborakowski Instagram: https://instagram.com/natalyaborakowski 👉 If this episode gives you clarity or relief, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a woman in your life who’s quietly struggling through perimenopause or menopause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202537 min

When the Fairytale Breaks: Motherhood on Your Terms

What if the story you were given about love, family, and motherhood was never meant for you? In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi and guest Cheri Bergeron explore how to face adversity, release painful “fairytales,” and create motherhood on your terms — with compassion, clarity, and courage. This is a calming, practical conversation about real-life grief, resilience, and rebuilding a life that feels true to you. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: 🌱 Spot the limiting stories and “fairytales” that keep you stuck 🧠 Gently rewrite your inner narrative after disappointment or loss 💛 Build self-worth and self-compassion when life doesn’t go as planned 👶 Explore motherhood on your own terms (even if it looks different than you imagined) 🧩 Take small, doable steps toward a life and family that feel aligned with who you are now If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me,” or “My story is ruined,” this episode gives you grounded tools and hope to start again. Connect with Cheri: Website: https://www.cherischoice.com/ Book: https://www.cheribergeron.com/book LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheribergeron Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionmotherhood/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/screwthefairytale 👉 If this conversation helps you, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to know their story isn’t over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202532 min

Past Lives & Karma: Heal Toxic Relationship Patterns Now

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with spiritual teacher Inna Segal to unpack how past lives, karma, and soul lessons may be quietly shaping your relationships, fears, and health right now. Instead of feeling confused or stuck in the same patterns, you’ll learn how to look at your life through a deeper, empowering lens — so you can finally move forward with clarity and courage. You’ll learn: 🌌 How past lives, karma, and soul contracts can show up in this lifetime 🧠 Signs your biggest triggers and fears might be rooted in another lifetime 💔 Why some relationships feel “fated” — and how to heal those toxic loops 🦴 How past life trauma can manifest as physical pain or chronic issues 🔍 When to explore past life regression (and why it’s not something to do alone) Connect with Inna Segal 🌐 Website: https://www.innasegal.com/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnaSegalAuthor If this episode helped you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can discover this work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 20251h 12m

Fix Your Hormones with DNA: Peptides for Women

Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Lindsey Strong, who lost 150 pounds and then used functional DNA testing and peptide therapy to solve the stubborn symptoms no specialist could touch. If you’re a woman 35+ doing “everything right” and still exhausted, inflamed, or stuck with your weight, this episode will show you how to stop guessing and start using your genes as a roadmap. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: 🧬 Use genomics to personalize your health instead of trial-and-error 💉 Understand peptides for hormones, metabolism, sleep, and recovery ⚖️ Break through weight-loss plateaus without burning out your body 💡 Spot root-cause red flags behind fatigue, cravings, and “mystery” symptoms 👑 Become your own Body Authority so you can advocate for yourself with confidence 🔗 Connect with Lindsey Strong & The Designer Gene Co Ready to become the authority on your own body? Explore functional DNA testing and peptide therapy with Lindsey: 🌐 Website: https://thedesignergenesco.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesignergenesco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 202547 min

MUST Mindset Mastery: How to Design the Life You Want

This is the blueprint for going from survival mode to unstoppable mental performance. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with motivational powerhouse Stephen Rue to show you how to turn stress, trauma, and pressure into a MUST-level life you actually want, inspired by his award-winning book MUST: Becoming the Person You Are Meant to Be. You’ll learn:🧠 How the “Must Mindset” rewires your brain under pressure🔥 Simple daily habits to crush stress before it crushes you💪 How to turn past trauma into fuel for growth and confidence🚀 A step-by-step way to design the life you are truly meant to live ⭐ CONNECT WITH STEPHEN RUE ⭐🔗 Website: https://stephenrue.live/ stephenrue.live📘 MUST: Becoming the Person You Are Meant to Be:Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible, and more. 📱Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEPHENRUE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernfriedlawyer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenRue-zj5feLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-rue-957933139/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 202559 min

Inflammation Reset: Stop Pain, Cravings & Burnout

What if your fatigue, joint pain, belly bloat, and cravings aren’t “just getting older” – but signs of chronic inflammation you can change? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with functional medicine practitioner Peggy Moore to break down how hidden inflammation silently drives pain, weight gain, mood swings, and disease risk—and how to start calming it down before the New Year. You’ll learn how to: 🌡️ Spot the sneaky signs of chronic inflammation (even if labs look “normal”) 🥗 Make simple food swaps that lower pain, cravings, and blood sugar spikes 😴 Use sleep + stress tools to calm cortisol and reduce inflammation 🎄 Protect your health through the holidays without feeling deprived If you’re tired of feeling puffy, exhausted, and “off” in your own body, this episode will give you a clear, doable reset plan. Learn more about Peggy!Website: ⁠https://www.moorefunctionalhealthandwellness.com/⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Peggy.MooreHealthandwellness⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/moorehealthandwellness/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-moore-5b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 202544 min

Healing Addiction from the Inside Out

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Aeon Archer to unpack a raw 14-year recovery journey, 205 days of current sobriety, and what it really takes to heal mind, body, and spirit after addiction. If you’ve ever felt stuck in relapse cycles, burned out in early recovery, or unsure how to support someone you love, this conversation will help you see what’s possible—starting now. You’ll learn how to: 🧠 Separate “being in recovery” from just counting sober days 🌀 Use spiritual practices, earth medicine, and ritual without bypassing the hard work 💪 Support men’s mental health beyond “man up” culture, especially during Movember 🌱 Build a holistic recovery plan that includes body, emotions, and nervous system ❤️ Practice self-worth, surrender, and self-love when relapse shame kicks in Connect with Aeon Archer: Ready to turn your healing and growth into a daily, lived ritual? Stay connected with Aeon and take the next step:Website: https://archershaw.guruBook a complimentary 30-minute call: https://archershaw.guru/service-page/30jointconsultSocial MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aeon.archerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AeonArcherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeonarcher/Oracle Activation (guided build of your personalized AI): archershaw.guru/oracle SpiritSync Technologies: spirit-sync.comHarmoniQ (Perfect Pitch): https://harmoniqmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 202539 min

Is Traditional Masculinity Harming Your Son's Emotional Health?

If you’re still telling boys to “man up,” you’re training them to shut down... and it’s costing them in school, friendships, and future relationships. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with psychologist Gloria K. Vanderhorst to break the “tough guy” myth and show families how to raise emotionally strong, deeply connected boys. You’ll learn:⚡ How to spot the difference between “typical boy” behavior and a real cry for help🧠 The early experiences at home and school that wire boys for emotional health (or shutdown)🗣️ Simple scripts to coach boys through big feelings without shame or shutdown👊 Better ways to handle conflict, school struggles, and screen time without blowups or withdrawal❤️ Five concrete actions you can take this week to better support the boy you love Connect with Dr. Gloria K. Vanderhorst Website: https://drvanderhorst.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloria-vanderhorst-ph-d-730826b/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.vanderhorst.7YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=gloria+vanderhorst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 202547 min

Self-Guided Healing: Train Your Mind Like a Good Dog

What if you could stop outsourcing your healing and finally learn to calm your own mind? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with Phyllis Coletta, founder of How to Be a Good Dog, about what real healing looks like in everyday life. Through powerful stories of marriage, cancer, grief, and caregiving, Phyllis explains how meditation, stillness, and self-guided practice can help you move from chaos to calm—without pretending your trauma isn’t real. Instead of another quick fix, this is a gentle, honest roadmap to building an “alpha mind” that leads with wisdom instead of reactivity… even when life feels overwhelming. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: 🧠 Understand what self-guided healing is and why guided meditations aren’t enough on their own 🧘‍♀️ Use meditation, stillness, and awareness to regulate emotions instead of numbing out 🚨 Recognize when trauma and anxiety need professional support (and why that’s not a failure) 🌊 Face long-standing fears—like illness, loss, and being alone—without getting swallowed by them 🍃 Shift from “woundiness” to wisdom and build a calm, reliable inner presence 🐕 See how energy, mindset, and calm leadership affect not just people, but animals and relationships 🌍 Make small daily choices that support your nervous system, resilience, and impact on the world Instead of another quick fix, this is a gentle, honest roadmap to building an “alpha mind” that leads with wisdom instead of reactivity… even when life feels overwhelming. 🔗 Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.howtobeagooddog.com/Blog: https://www.howtobeagooddog.com/blog📘 Get the Book — How to Be a Good Dog: Learning to Sit, Stay, and HealBookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/how-to-be-a-good-dogAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Good-Dog-Learning-Stay/dp/B0F86PDJ3RApple Books: https://books.apple.com/be/book/how-to-be-a-good-dog/id6745525078Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-a-good-dog-phyllis-coletta/1147392035 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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