In this episode we have Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn, a Behavioral Scientist who worked as a family nurse practitioner for over 25 years joining us. On July 20, 1990, Dr. Joyce experienced a sudden cardiac event in a swimming pool following an adult relay race. Her heart had stopped. After getting rescued at the bottom of the pool, she received 22 minutes of CPR & was airlifted to UC Davis Hospital where she was admitted into the ICU & put on a respirator. Over the months and years that followe...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode Dr. Catherine Schweikert, author of the book The Compassion Remedy , joins us to discuss the work she is doing within the medical field to integrate compassion into healthcare practices. Catherine describes the current state of our healthcare model and tells us why the absence of compassion is causing both patients and physicians to suffer unnecessarily. We talk about the multiple benefits, common fears, and proven science demonstrating the positive impact that compassion has on ...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Today Dayna Summers joins me to talk about the pros and cons of her experience with 3 different GLP-1 agonists (Semaglutide, Ozempic, and Mounjaro) and what led to her choice to begin taking them. After a complicated upbringing, Dayna went on to become a marathon runner, triathlete, and bodybuilder. She built her Real Estate brokerage from the ground up & is now among the top 1% of realtors, nationwide. While at the top of her game in 2017, complications in her personal life lead to an onsla...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On June 28, 2024 I said goodbye to my beloved Tucker. I have been unable to speak about this for the last few weeks. I told very few people. I had a hard time saying (and even texting the words), that Tucker, my sweet and faithful Soul Dog of 10 years, had gone to heaven to be with Bubba. I knew I would experience intense grief after his passing, this is something I expected, especially after what I went through losing Bubba. But the gaping whole in my heart & profound emptiness I have had t...
Jul 22, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 2
WELCOME TO SEASON 4!! Today we have licensed marriage and family therapist, Kateri Ross, joining me to kick off the season with an episode about Confidence vs. Insecurity. We are using the subject of confidence as an umbrella topic because beneath that umbrella lies some key behavioral characteristics that often determine if we are, in fact, confident...or if we're actually insecure! Some of those characteristics include: Judgment, Vulnerability, Arrogance, Humility, Over Sharing on Social Media...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Today I am sitting down with Rana Alkhalil. Rana is a 46 year old married mother of two teenagers. She was born and raised in Dubai, attended college in Lebanon where she received her degrees in Advertising and Communications. Rana is fluent in 3 languages: English, French, and Arabic and at the age of 23 she moved to the US, where she later started her family. For many of us, putting time and effort into our appearance can feel stressful and it can feel like a lot of work. But for Rana this is ...
May 31, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Ditch any assumptions you may have had of our disabled population, because what you're about to hear will change everything! Today I am sitting down with Alycia Anderson. Alycia is a disability advocate, nationally sought after DEI speaker, trainer, and motivational TEDx speaker. She is the head of The Alycia Anderson Company and she is the host of the podcast Pushing Forward with Alycia. Every episode of her podcast is a story of empowerment, resilience, and breaking barriers. It's everything s...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today we are discussing the topic of postpartum depression. My guest, Katie, did all she could to ensure a healthy happy arrival for her first born baby. She was married in 2011 and became a homeowner 4-5 years prior to starting her family. Katie experienced a normal healthy pregnancy. She created a birthing plan that included a natural childbirth and attended classes during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood. With all of the education, the planning, and the preparation, the topic of postpartum...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
My guest today is Boomer Bennett. Boomer is an ex-gang member with a compelling redemption story. Today Boomer is a proud husband and father of five. He's a Public Speaker, a Coach, a Pastor, and a Leadership Development Expert for youth and young adults. This is who he is today, but that is not how his story begins. When Boomer was just 11 years old, he was recruited into a well known infamous gang, called the Crips and was in and out of detention centers and prison for the 20 years that follow...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
When most of us think of issues that are stigmatized, weight loss doesn’t generally come to mind. Ambition doesn’t either. But the truth is, the decision to pursue a career calling and the choice to get into the best shape of your life as you approach 40...this will put you in a staggering minority of individuals who have dared to ramp up at an age when most of us are slowing down, and -dare I say- letting ourselves go. My guest, Jessica Barrie, is a 43 year old wife and a mother of three, with ...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Our favorite Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Kateri Ross, is back with me for the 8th time in the studio today to talk about ALL THINGS ANXIETY! If you are new to this channel (or new to the podcast), Kateri is a practicing therapist and she is the owner and founder of a private practice called Thinkwell Mental Health Services, located in Gold River, California. Kateri specializes in the area of anxiety has battled with this disorder herself, making her the perfect person to address th...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode we are discussing the topic of Alzheimers disease, and what life look might look like after a loved one receives this diagnosis. My guest today is Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the host of the podcast Fading Memories. A show focused on sharing advice, wisdom, and hope, for caregivers and by caregivers, of loved ones who are living with Alzheimers. Her real world experience with this subject goes back decades, and today she joins us to share everything she's learned about being a car...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 3! In this episode I am joined by my husband Mark Daya and together we tell the story of how my TEDX Talk speaker opportunity came along. We recount why I almost declined the offer...and how I ALMOST BACKED OUT after accepting it! We also pick up where we left off & discuss my 2 month break from recording new episodes. We talk about why this break was so necessary in order for me to get clear on the direction of the show, and to answer all of the questions I was wrestling w...
Apr 11, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
That's a wrap on Season 2! In this episode I asked my husband Mark to join me as I look back on our last 2 seasons & discuss plans for the podcast moving forward. Today we also announce our YouTube launch as well as what to expect over the next 30 days as we recaliberate for Season 3. Follow Humanity Unlocked Podcast on Instagram! Visit our website and send us an inquiry if you’d like more info about becoming a guest. Have a topic in mind that you'd like for us to discuss in Season 3? Send m...
Jan 26, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Meet Jasmine. She is my 15 year old daughter and she's a sophomore in high school. She joins me this week to talk about teenagers *this day and age* and everything they either want their parents to know or wish they understood better. Jasmine is here to mostly speak on behalf of kids her age; what she's heard, what she's seen, and some of what she has experienced herself. For those of us who are parents of teenagers, we know it’s an entirely different world from when we were their age. Some aspe...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Meet Maya. Her story begins nearly 20 years ago, at age 26, with a difficult break up and a prescribed SSRI. A prescription that led to her picking up the pieces of her health for over a decade later. It's been 13 years since she last took this medication and now looking back, she wonders if she ever really needed it to begin with. As a population I think the majority of us appreciate the relief antidepressants provide when our mental health hangs in the balance. Especially when our capacity for...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Kateri Ross, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist is back with me in the studio this week to discuss a topic we're talking more and more about these days. Many people have heard of it, some have experience with it, and others have struggled trying to implement it because it’s not necessarily something we’re taught. We are talking about the topic of boundaries! In this episode Kateri identifies the 5 different types of boundaries & we do a deep dive into why it's important for us to honor...
Jan 05, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Meet Pauline McCullough. Pauline is actually my mom! In keeping with the parenting theme this month, I decided why not just go ahead & air this practice episode that we recorded back in March of this year. My mom was a trooper, agreeing to let me interview her so I could get some practice with podcast hosting. And while this is probably not my best work...and although the audio is sub-par (as we had not yet begun recording in studio), I really appreciated our conversation and thought it woul...
Dec 29, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Meet Jess Rojo & Laura Valtierra. Jess & Laura are both Board Certified Behavior Analysts, both mothers of 3 children, and together they host a brand new podcast called In The Pink Room ! After listening to just one episode I was so impressed that I contacted them to ask if they would co-host an episode with me about Motherhood! The subject of Motherhood, just in general, feels very misunderstood. A lot of us moms at one point or another have assumed that being a “good mom” looks a certa...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Meet Jordan Stutsman. Jordan is my 21 year old son and he grew up as a child of divorced parents. His dad and I split up when he was baby, at just 7 months old. Jordan was brought up living with two very different sets of parents. Now age 21, he’s able to look back on the experience with an understanding of its pluses and minuses, the important role his step-parents each played in raising him, and the unique perspective he has after being exposed to two different lifestyle philosophies. Jordan’s...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Humanity Unlocked tuned 90 days old on December 1st!! We open this episode with a discussion about the performance of the podcast & fill you in on what to expect for the remainder of Season 2! Then, we circle back to revisit the purpose of this podcast and there's a lot I need to say... About a week ago I was talking to Mark about a podcast discussion I wanted to have in an upcoming solo episode. Midway through me sharing my thoughts he pointed out that our conversational dynamic could actua...
Dec 06, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Meet David Casler. As a 46 year old father of 6, David's love life took a hard left turn with the demise of his marriage just over a year ago. Single for the first time in 14 years, this is when his journey into the world of dating began. David would be considered a great catch by most people’s standards. He was born in Orange County, raised on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, and later joined the marines at 18. David is an attractive entrepreneur who owns care homes for the elderly and also happens...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
David Casler's love life took a hard left turn with the demise of his marriage just over a year ago. Single for the first time in 14 years, this is when his journey into the world of dating began. David is an attractive, entrepreneur who owns care homes for the elderly and also happens to be a trauma and relationship coach. So in addition to being candid about his own dating and relationship experiences, he also shares a bit of knowledge & expertise that he has gained working in this arena. ...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 7
For 10 years personal fitness trainer Lupe Ryan was immersed in the world of bodybuilding and is an 8 time figure competitor. After her last figure competition in 2016 she decided to retire from the sport of bodybuilding to take up mountain climbing. From Yosemite and Nepal to Ecuador and Russia, Lupe has climbed more than her fair share of 14,000-19,000 ft mountains...some of them, in the snow. In part 2 of this episode the conversation about her transition into mountain climbing continues. I a...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Meet Lupe Ryan. Lupe has been my personal trainer in the gym for the past 7 years. She is an extremely driven & motivated individual, yet she’s extraordinarily quiet about it. For 10 years Lupe was immersed in the world of bodybuilding and is an 8 time figure competitor. After her last figure competition in 2016 she decided to retire from the sport of bodybuilding to take up mountain climbing. From Yosemite and Nepal to Ecuador and Russia, Lupe has climbed more than her fair share of 14,000-...
Nov 15, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 4
You asked for it and we're delivering! In this week’s episode I sit down with my husband Mark and together we tackle the topic of marriage & relationships! Mark & I have been together for over 20 years so we thought it might be interesting to share a bit about our relationship and how we’ve navigated the ups and downs of marriage. We talk about our strengths and weaknesses, both individually and as a couple. We discuss what comes easily to us & the areas where we’ve been challenged t...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 3
PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO IRREGULARITIES IN SOME PARTS OF THIS EPISODE. Welcome to Season 2! In this week's episode it’s my turn to get personal. Kateri Ross LMFT is our host and I am the guest. As a twice married mom of a 21 & 15 year old, I am opening up and taking you back to the very beginning. From childhood to my first marriage at 20, to my divorce & second marriage to my husband Mark, I describe the dichotomy of living in an affluent town while growing up with very little means. I t...
Nov 01, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO IRREGULARITIES IN SOME PARTS OF THIS EPISODE. Welcome to Season 2! In this week's episode it’s my turn to get personal. Kateri Ross LMFT is our host and I am the guest. As a twice married mom of a 21 & 15 year old, I am opening up and taking you back to the very beginning. From childhood to my first marriage at 20, to my divorce & second marriage to my husband Mark, I describe the dichotomy of living in an affluent town while growing up with very little means. I t...
Nov 01, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to the final episode of Season 1! Today we are celebrating the closing out of our first season with a series of clips from each one of our 10 amazing guests who’ve appeared on the podcast since our launch 2 months ago. I want to say a BIG thank you to James, Rachelle, Yelena, Michelle, Maddie, Heather, Jumana, Aimee, Tara, & Mia for bravely telling us your stories & for trusting me throughout the process. If you’re enjoying the podcast, I’d love it if you could leave us a 5 star ...
Oct 25, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
As a Professional Consultant and Life Coach, Mia Vivone specializes in the area of trauma and is a member of the Stop Stigma Sacramento Speakers Bureau. Stop Stigma is an organization funded by The Sacramento County Department of Behavioral Health, & their mission is to reduce stigma and discrimination around the topic of mental health. In this episode Mia tells us her personal story that's led to her career in professional coaching and survivor advocacy. We explore the stigma that is attach...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
