Summary Carolina Gutierrez, a counselor, mental health advocate, and medium, discusses her journey with ADHD and how she turned it into a superpower. She shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in her early 30s and how it helped her understand herself better. Carolina emphasizes removing societal pressure and embracing ADHD as an asset. She also talks about spiritual progression and the role of spirit in her life. She encourages listeners to trust their intuition and work with their a...
Aug 09, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Summary Kirsten Weiss is a seasoned author who specializes in metaphysical fiction and mystery. Her work explores themes of witchcraft, mysticism, and personal transformation. Metaphysical fiction delves into deeper philosophical and metaphysical questions about life and our place in the world. Mysticism focuses on personal transformation and connecting with the divine, while magic is more about changing the world. Kirsten's books often incorporate elements of ancient Greek wisdom, such as Neopl...
Jun 09, 2024•13 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Summary In this episode, author and historian John Brassard Jr. joins The Real HPG Podcast to discuss his interest in strange and dreadful things, including true crime and the paranormal. He shares intriguing stories from the Quad City region, such as the butcher's love triangle and the Valeska Axe Murder House. John emphasizes the importance of exploring the darker aspects of history and how it connects us to the past. He also discusses the line between belief and skepticism in investigating th...
May 27, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Summary In this episode, Tina Erwin discusses the concept of life after death and the existence of ghosts. She explains that when a person dies, their soul continues to exist as energy, attached to the physical heart by a silver cord. The soul then moves into the fourth dimension, a place without time, space, or gravity. Tina emphasizes that ghosts are real because energy is real, and they can manifest in various ways, such as smells, moving objects, or footsteps. She also discusses the importan...
May 17, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Summary In this episode, Heather interviews Dana Diaz, an advocate for survivors of narcissistic abuse. Dana shares her journey of enduring narcissistic abuse from childhood to her marriage, and how it led her to become an advocate. The conversation focuses on three key topics: narcissistic abuse, healing from narcissistic abuse, and loving after narcissistic abuse. Dana explains that narcissistic abuse is a compilation of all forms of abuse, including physical, verbal, sexual, legal, and financ...
May 10, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Summary In this episode, Jennifer Schwytzer, a certified life coach and social worker, guides us through overcoming anxiety and transitioning into a career focused on mindfulness coaching. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, stress management, and boundary-setting throughout the discussion. Practical tips for recognizing stress signs, managing time effectively, and overcoming procrastination are provided. Learn to prioritize self-care and create supportive environments for incr...
May 05, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Summary In this episode of the Real HPG Sidebar, Heather and her co-host explore two intriguing topics: the Great Easter Heist of 2024 and the recently released Pentagon report on UAPs (formerly known as UFOs). They discuss the details of the heist, including the possibility of it being an inside job, and delve into the government's investigation of UAP sightings. They express skepticism towards the government's findings and speculate on the existence of extraterrestrial life. Overall, the episo...
Apr 26, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Summary In this conversation, Victoria Pelletier discusses her approach to whole human leadership and its impact on organizational culture. She emphasizes the importance of building authentic connections, being vulnerable, and leading with empathy. Victoria also shares insights on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, highlighting the need for strategic intentionality and creating a sense of belonging. Lastly, she opens up about the challenges she has faced in her career a...
Apr 13, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Summary Heather interviews Sara Webb, a resilience coach empowering individuals to overcome heartbreak and embrace resilience. Sarah shares her inspiring journey of resilience, coming out at 40, and finding healing through meditation and spirituality. Takeaways Productivity and relaxation are not mutually exclusive; relaxation is essential for productivity. Meditation is a powerful tool for relaxation and accessing the subconscious mind. Sara's journey of coming out at 40 highlights the challeng...
Apr 06, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Summary In this conversation, Paul Zolman, the author of The Role of Love, discusses his journey to becoming a love linguist and creating tools for love. He shares how he grew up in an angry culture and made a conscious decision to break the cycle of anger in his own life. Paul explains the concept of love languages and how he developed a game using a cube to practice different love languages each day. He emphasizes the importance of genuine love and the power of lighting others up. Paul also in...
Mar 31, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Summary In this wrap-up episode of 'Living My Breastless Life', host HPG highlights key conversations from Season 3 with a diverse range of guests, including experts on healthcare equity, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, time management, and life coaching. She shares her gratitude for the opportunity to connect with people and learn from them. She also announces a hiatus with a refreshing return in March under a new podcast brand name, 'The Real HPG', which signifies the desire for a mental health bre...
Jan 23, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Summary In Season 3 of the Living My Breastless Life podcast, host HPG interviews various professionals in the helping profession. The episodes explore their motivations, unique approaches, and impact on others. In this episode, HPG shares her journey and career choice as a social worker. She discusses the catalytic event that led her to help others and her experiences in the medical field. Later, she transitions to life coaching and explains her decision to focus on alcohol-free coaching. HPG e...
Jan 16, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 17
I got to chat with Blake Helton, a social worker who works with individuals in the forensic unit of a psychiatric hospital and also runs a private practice. Blake shares his journey of recovery from substance abuse and how it influenced his decision to work with individuals in recovery. We discuss the importance of coping skills and finding healthy alternatives to substance use. Blake also talks about the role of support systems in the recovery process and the value of having a therapist who und...
Jan 09, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Jenn Fredericks, a Prosilience Coach, shares her journey as a two-time kidney transplant recipient and caregiver for her daughter. She emphasizes the importance of training for life's challenges and taking the next right step. Jenn discusses survivor guilt and the need to honor all feelings while living in the highest vibration possible. She also highlights the significance of self-care for caregivers and finding meaning and purpose in difficult times. Jenn encourages holding both joy and hearta...
Jan 02, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In this conversation, Daniel, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses his focus on trauma and healing, particularly traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Daniel shares his personal experience with a severe TBI and how it led him to pursue a career in social work. He highlights common themes in therapy, such as holding onto hope in recovery and overcoming feelings of unworthiness. Daniel explains the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, its effectiveness in treatin...
Dec 26, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 14
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kim Beam. We have a lot in common. We are both social workers and podcasters, and cancer survivors. We chat about what she does for her day job, what led her to social work, and what her future holds. I enjoyed my chat with Kim. Kim Beam is an intuitive coach, published author, and inspirational speaker. She guides others to tap into their intuition, overcome resistance, deepen their love for themselves, and manifest their dreams.Connect wi...
Dec 19, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 13
I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Quinn. Dr. Quinn is a psychologist and a service-based business coach who helps women who own businesses balance their work and mental and physical health. She encourages folks to listen to their body's whispers, and I most certainly needed to hear this myself. Dr. Hayley D Quinn is a fellow human being, business owner, coach, supervisor, trainer, clinical psychologist, and podcast host. Originally from the UK, and now based in Meanjin (Brisbane)Australia....
Dec 12, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 12
I had the pleasure of chatting with Sidonie Henbest on the podcast today. I met Sidonie in life coach training (Martha Beck's Wayfinder Life Coach Training) and instantly felt connected to her. Sidonie is a classically trained opera singer, a human potential practitioner, and an overall baddie. I enjoyed having Sidonie on the podcast, and I think you will enjoy this episode. Connect with Sidonie: www.sidoniehenbest.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidoniehenbest/ Facebook: https://www.fa...
Dec 05, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Check out The No More Wasted Days Podcast with Heather PG and Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet! Heather and Sara are PUMPED to launch the No More Wasted Days Podcast. Be sure to hit the subscribe button NOW because Sara and Heather have been having a BLAST while recording the first episodes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fgPFfVPk1GnzsiHVrjItC?si=XTIu7guDS9qnYd-kE7lCCw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-more-wasted-days-podcast/id1716815027 Want join the Day Makers Community so ...
Nov 30, 2023•40 sec
On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jaclyn Glee. Jaclyn is a fellow podcaster, social worker, and mental health advocate. Jaclyn shares about her journey to help others, breaks down stigma, and gets really vulnerable about the life experiences that shaped her career, and life trajectory. Jaclyn has been featured in magazines, has her own podcast, and works in Canada in several different areas of human services. Connect with Jaclyn: Doom to Bloom Podcast (wherever you listen t...
Nov 28, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 10
I had the pleasure of talking with Jeanne Bessette. Jeanne transcends the role of an artist; she is a transformative force and a visionary with an unshakable mission to imprint the world with lasting change. Through her art, she alchemizes the rawness of human experiences, embracing emotions and authenticity, and channeling them into cycles of growth. With a background in shamanism and a mastery of color, she taps into higher realms, inviting a co-creation process that results not only in stunni...
Nov 21, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
I had the pleasure of chatting with Rhonda. We talk about the happy accident that led her to breath work, helping folks heal, and using the pharmacy we have in ourselves. We dive into the benefits of breath work and why we should be doing it. We discuss the parasympathetic nervous system, science, and intentionally taking over your breathing. Rhonda's Bio: This life is an incredible journey! Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska I made my way to Texas in 2001. I’ve been privileged to support a worl...
Nov 14, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 8
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stacy Messiner who is a psychologist who helps folks with ketamine-assisted therapy. I am fascinated by this way of helping people, and so excited to share it with you all today. Dr Meissner is a Psychologist, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She has cultivated an extraordinary world of close, deep, and meaningful connections with her clients. Her clinical training is extensive and has learned the most from helping patients navigate through the peaks a...
Nov 07, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today, we have a special guest joining us, Sam Synett, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Life Coach. Get ready to dive deep into the topic of confidence! We tackle the big question: what exactly is confidence? Sam breaks it down for us, helping us understand the true essence of this elusive quality. We explore the idea of allowing ourselves to be seen, embracing vulnerability, and stepping into our authentic selves. Confidence is all about owning who we are and valuing our own opin...
Nov 07, 2023•19 min
On todays minisode, HPG shares four simple tips to practice self-compassion. Big thanks to Sam Synett, for re-introducing me to Self-Compassion and Dr. Kristen Neff's work! Self-compassion, as defined by Dr. Kristen Neff: Self-compassion is simply the process of turning compassion inward. We are kind and understanding rather than harshly self-critical when we fail, make mistakes or feel inadequate. We give ourselves support and encouragement rather than being cold and judgmental when challenges ...
Nov 07, 2023•3 min•Season 2Ep. 34
On today's episode, we have Dana White-Guerrie from The Yarn Consolery Liv. Dana helps folks reweave the tapestry of their new life by creating a plan to start anew and guide them on their path. The Yarn Consolory helps folks through community building, in groups, education, and collective care. We talk about how people seem to be braver online instead of with the folks they see daily, pressing shame out of the darkness and vulnerability hangovers. We covered more on this episode, and I loved my...
Nov 07, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On today's episode, we have Meg with Whole Being OT. We talk about the aspects of Occupational Therapy and Mental Wellness. You will hear how Meg got started in OT, and how she is helping folks with their whole being. Meg is a holistic OT, aka, the first life coach. Meg has certifications in human design, aromatherapy, and energy healing and bridges science with spirituality. Meg has a grounded approach using science and spirituality so you can own who you are and cultivate a fulfilling life! Co...
Nov 07, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 3
HPG and guest, Vanessa Redford discuss success, awareness, and permission. You will hear about making your 90-year-old self happy and tapping into your awareness. We chat about defining your version of success and embracing space for permission to allow yourself to live a life that feels good. We also talk about becoming your own source of validation, shedding the weight of other people's opinions, and end-of-life regrets. You will also hear some humor about tattoos and queer life. Connect with ...
Nov 07, 2023•15 min•Season 5Ep. 4
I had the pleasure of talking with Melissa Lowe. Melissa is a fellow breast cancer survivor, mama, and coach. We discuss time management, self-care, sleep, and motherhood. I loved my chat with Melissa, and I think you will too. BioMelissa is a wife, working mom of two, and breast cancer survivor who resides on the beautiful island of St. Thomas. When not spending time with family, you can find her cooking up a storm, channeling her creative side through design work, or jet-setting to new destina...
Nov 07, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Guest, Bill Lindala and HPG discuss Just for Today Coaching. Bill shares a bit of his story about sobriety and recovery. We discuss why he founded his organization. Bill touches on his podcast with his co-host, Mike. He shares his experience with AA, the 12 steps, and his coaching approach with folks who need support getting sober and into recovery. You will hear some great metaphors and gain some inspiration and insight. Bill talks about Coaching Services Group, a collaboration with 8 other men...
Nov 07, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 1
