Feeling deflated and demotivated lately? If you've been blasting your "hype music" playlist on repeat but still can't seem to find your groove, it's time for a change. Stop running away from taking action and let's get moving! In this episode, Maria Grace Wolk spills all the juicy details on the power of vulnerability, motivation, and the incredible benefits of running. She shares her experience on how running has become a meditative practice for her and helps her manage high anxiety levels as a...
Jun 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 50
When was the last time someone said something that changed your life? We all remember those earth-shattering moments when a single sentence reverberates through our minds. In this episode, my friend, Brad Jennings, shares his struggles with addictions and the impact of sobriety on his life. The real question here is: are you ready to listen? Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Hear Brad’s story of dealing with inner demons through drugs and alcohol use. Learn about how Brad worked with ...
Jun 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 49
Don't let your own issues with your mom hold you back in your parenting journey or your own relationship with yourself. Tune in to this episode as Natalie LeQuang spills the tea on how Kelly McDaniel's Mother Hunger transformed how she views her relationship with her own mom. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn about the concept of Mother Hunger and how it can show up in different stages of life. Listen to Natalie’s and Shaelene’s experiences of healing while also navigating being...
Jun 07, 2023•35 min•Ep. 48
Feeling like therapy isn't doing the trick? Let's face it: Discussing your issues over-and-over can get pretty exhausting. This episode is just what you need to inspire a change—I'm spilling everything from why therapy hasn't been working for YOU, plus how to stick it out until something does work! Grab a comfy seat because I've got all the answers about when enough really IS enough - no more settling! Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn what to look out for as a client if you fee...
May 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 47
Are you always on the lookout for danger? Maybe you can't shake those haunting images or relentless intrusive thoughts that seem to be on loop in your mind. It's time to face them head-on and finally break free from their grip. In this episode, Gina Abbondante shares her own struggle with harm OCD and how we are capable of taking control and pushing past those barriers our own minds have created for us. It's time to embrace the challenge of overcoming your fears and take control of your life wit...
Apr 26, 2023•34 min•Ep. 46
Trigger Warning: Hi everyone, this episode discusses substance use and is a story of recovery. So if you are not in the space to listen to this episode, feel free to just come back another time or listen to some past episodes. Take care of yourself. Are you suffocating under the weight of your emotional clutter? Your emotional shelf may be overflowing with feelings that you never wanted to collect in the first place. It's time to take a deep breath and declutter your emotional space. In this epi...
Apr 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 45
When depression and suicidal thoughts have a powerful grip on your life, it can be hard to see beyond the darkness that envelops you. It's as if a thick fog has descended around us, trapping us in all its lies and making escape seem nearly impossible. Jennifer Agee shares her own experience with the lies and distortion of depression and how she started living a more intentional life - by not choosing suicide. If you are ready to take in all this life has to offer without depression wreaking havo...
Apr 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 44
Ever feel like your family tree is more of a twisted vine of trauma, passing down its gnarly legacy generation by generation? Sometimes we're too scared to even peek between the leaves, but we have to get to the root of the trauma if we want to untangle ourselves and thrive! Vanessa Solis, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of a group practice named Empowered Mind Therapy Center, focuses on empowering women of color and their own healing from trauma. If you’re ready to ditch the family ...
Apr 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 43
Let's chat about our true superstars – teachers, the ones shaping the future, molding minds, and basically ruling the world, but are they getting the high-fives and gold stars they deserve? Nope! Teachers worldwide are stuck in the school of hard knocks, dealing with exploitation and playing dodgeball with injustice. Lucia Reyes, a rebellious educator, shares her story of breaking out of exploitative situations and finding the balance between educating and advocating for what was right. If you a...
Mar 29, 2023•42 min•Ep. 42
We all know that rest is essential for our physical and mental health, but it can often feel like a rebellious act to take the time for ourselves. Not only do we often feel guilty or lazy for resting, it’s also not always considered Instaworthy. KellySue is here to say that’s OK! Rest can be unsexy! Kelly Sue, an expert in the field of self-care, has developed courses to help people learn how to prioritize rest in their lives and is helping people reconnect with their bodies in order to heal and...
Mar 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 41
Do you feel like your thoughts and emotions are constantly stealing away from your ability to rest? If so, this guided meditation practice is for you. Take a few moments to find a space where you won’t be disturbed and join me in taking the time to give yourself permission to rest and relax. Through simple breathing exercises and positive affirmations, we will invite calmness into our minds and bodies so that we can fully recharge. So take a deep breath in, exhale out, and let's begin eliminatin...
Mar 17, 2023•9 min
Are you feeling stuck in a seasonal funk? Spring into action and turn over a new leaf! Get ready to fully embrace life year-round and stop hibernating your enthusiasm. This episode has all of the ingredients for getting out of that winter slump, and I challenge you to explore how you can build, find, create, nurture, and cultivate joy in your life. Don’t wait for Spring cleaning to dust off the bad vibes, let’s go! Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Gain 5 solid tips to help get you go...
Mar 15, 2023•31 min•Ep. 40
Do you ever have those days when, despite everything being 'fine', nothing feels fine? Where your stomach is in knots and your brain seems to be running every possible bad outcome through its calculations? Even when you don’t realize anything is wrong, you can develop moments of panic or anxiety that make you feel out of control of your life. In this episode, John Sanders speaks on confronting his battle with anxiety, discussing how he managed to break through the fear and embrace therapy as a r...
Mar 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 39
** A gentle caution, today’s episode involves some discussion of domestic violence. If you are not in a space to hear this kind of story, please take care of yourself and skip this one for now. If you need support, please reach out for help. Dial 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) - National Domestic Violence Hotline** Do you feel like there is a glass wall between where you are and where you want to be? You can see exactly what you want, but it seems completely out of reach and unattainable. Or maybe you fe...
Mar 01, 2023•41 min•Ep. 38
Have you heard of shadow work? I had not until I met Danielle Massie on Instagram. A client of mine gifted me her book, and in this episode, we go DEEP into this healing method. Top reasons to listen to the entire episode: Learn what shadow work is and what to expect in a healing session. Hear Danielle’s personal story on how she changed her life after needing deep healing. Understand the impact of writing off the saying, “just listen to your body.” Full Show Notes Here Connect with Danielle: Fo...
Feb 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 37
Life can throw us some unexpected curveballs and live with a major medical condition is no exception. The way we cope with it matters. It's easy to get stuck in the depths of despair and feels like our situation will never improve, but that doesn't have to be the case! Decreasing suffering through finding meaning amidst medical darkness can be an incredibly powerful tool for taking back control of our lives. Patrick Casale shares his recovery from throat surgery and how it has impacted his frien...
Feb 15, 2023•38 min•Ep. 36
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Are you struggling with your mental health in our digital world? Feel like all of the noise on- and offline is overwhelming and taking a toll? Writing and social media can be an essential part of your journey towards healing, but also a way for you to hit “mute” and set boundaries around what you are willing to absorb daily. In this episode, Colleen Werner shares how using social media can be for good and offers way...
Feb 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 35
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. It's easy to tell ourselves that we are on the right side of history, that our intentions match up with our actions, and that whatever challenges arise in the world will be solved easily. But when it comes down to it, solving conflicts is not always as simple as it may seem – especially in a world where society is becoming more and more woke and aware. Who is responsible for recognizing their own shortcomings? How d...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Brittany Ferry's rescue pup, Pacino, has powered through a thousand challenges and come out the other side wagging his tail with lessons to share. He embodies resilience against adversity and demonstrates forgiveness for those who wronged him in the past - all while beaming pure joy! Pacino is a testament that healing can bubble up from any source – even our smallest four-legged friends! Top reasons to listen to the...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 33
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. **A gentle caution, today’s episode discusses the loss of someone to suicide. If you are not in a space to hear this kind of story, please take care of yourself and skip this one for now. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. Dial 988 to reach the suicide and crisis lifeline.** Losing someone to suicide is one of life’s most challenging and traumatic experience...
Jan 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 32
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. There’s no denying that life can be challenging. At times it can be so complicated that you feel like your spirit is broken—like bits of yourself have been scattered across a long-forgotten terrain, and there's nothing you can do to find them. Maybe these pieces have been missing for so long that you aren't quite sure what it is that is missing, but the gaping hole within you is very real, and it won't go away. At t...
Jan 11, 2023•31 min•Ep. 31
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Do you feel like the real-life Piglet from Winnie the Pooh? You find yourself picking at your cuticles in every interaction, thinking, “Oh, D-D-Dear!”. You are so consumed with your fears and anxiety that you can’t even imagine a life where you can be worry-free and willing to try new things without a doomsday action plan. Maybe you are yearning for the peace, contentment and joy that come with living a life without...
Jan 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 30
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. You know what they say: the family that celebrates together stays together. But what if you're single and celebrating solo this holiday season? This can be a difficult time of the year to turn up Beyonce’s Single Ladies when your Aunt Greta is raising an eyebrow to your bare ring finger. Maybe you are the person who's been chronically single and desperately wants the Etsy commercial in the pictures, the engagement o...
Dec 28, 2022•35 min•Ep. 29
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Let’s face it, dealing with family over the holiday season can be tricky. You all have your differences and, for some families, navigating these differences is becoming harder each year. With constant bickering and arguments about every little detail from dinner to gifts and general feelings of unease or upset weighing down the festivities – when do we draw the line? Maybe you are wondering if there is ever a scenar...
Dec 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 28
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. It's that time of year again! Time to dust off the holiday decorations, put on your best smile, and pretend like everything is okay. The reality is, for many of us, the holidays are anything but cheerful. This season can be especially difficult if you're grieving the loss of a loved one and having to carry on the traditions that carry reminders that feel like a punch to the gut. This time of year is challenging for ...
Dec 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 27
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. There are a lot of four-letter words that come to mind when it comes to thinking about holiday dinners with the family. Worry not, in this episode we only focus on one of them…food. The holidays are right around the corner, and that means there’s food and lots of it. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, there seems to be a never-ending parade of pies, cookies, and other delicious treats. What do you do if you're trying t...
Dec 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 26
Click here to 🗣 tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Hey Friends! Here is a five-minute brain break to help you through a tense time. This is best practiced when you can set aside time to sit quietly by yourself and will help release feelings of stress, anxiety, fear and anger. Save the episode should you need it again and be sure to share it with someone who needs it! Interested in advertising your business or services on T-Talk? Check out our Podcast Sponsorship pag...
Dec 02, 2022•6 min
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. There are two types of people in the world, someone who watches Bravo for the escalating drama and me, a therapist who wants nothing more than to be connected with Andy Cohen and an opportunity to sit down with the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to dive into their issues. While I wait for that golden opportunity, join me in this episode where I spew spoilers on dissociation, overcorrecting silence, and the latest...
Nov 30, 2022•20 min•Ep. 25
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Often, people-pleasing and perfectionism go hand in hand. The need to be perfect stems from a fear of not being good enough or disapproval from others. While nothing is inherently wrong with wanting to do our best, when we become wrapped up in trying to please others or achieve perfection, we can lose sight of what is truly important to us. There are many things in this world that you can't control, but your respons...
Nov 23, 2022•41 min•Ep. 24
Click here 🗣 to tell us your thoughts, leave a voice message or ask a question. Is there something about talking openly and honestly about money that just feels a bit cringe-worthy? We often think of money as a taboo topic, one that's best left unspoken. But if we're going to be truly successful in our lives, we need to talk about money – how we make it, save it, and spend it. If you are ready to get your cue the cringe…but also the learning and dive into the topics that are normally untouched,...
Nov 16, 2022•53 min•Ep. 23
