Dr. Belisa Vranich is a clinical psychologist, a leading expert in mental health and fitness, and a breath work guru. She is also the founder of the breathing class, and the author of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health. In today's episode, we talk about: The psychology of breathing (9:34) The difference between chest breathing and belly breathing, and why it's important to breathe from your belly (12:15) The three patterns of anxious brea...
Aug 18, 2020•50 min
Do you remember lying awake all night as a kid, overcome with anticipation and excitement, waiting for Christmas morning to arrive? That was exactly how I felt waiting to chat with today's guest, Dr. Ellen Vora. Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health and addresses the root problem rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress the symptoms. She also considers the whole person, focusi...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min
I'm so excited to have on Mark Wolynn, the founder and director of the Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco. Mark is a leading expert in the field of inherited family trauma and the author of the book It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle. His articles also appear in Psychology Today, Mind Body Green, MariaShriver.com, Elephant Journal, and Psych Central, and his poetry has been published in the New Yorker. In today's episode,...
Aug 04, 2020•59 min
Are you an exhausted mama? Do you feel guilty for taking time for yourself? Do you feel alone and lost in the chaos of motherhood? If you are nodding your head yes, Episode 15 is for you. Claire Nicogossian Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience. In the last ten years, Claire has specialized her practice in maternal-mental health and well-being. She also founded MomsWellBeing.com, an online resource that’s helped thousands of parents increase self-care. In...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Are you being tricked by your worries? Do you ever feel hopeless or crazy for feeling anxious? Do you want to learn how to respond to panic attacks? If yes, Episode 14 is for you. Doctor David Carbonell is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders as a therapist, author, and teacher. With over thirty-five years of experience, Dr. Carbonell offers exposure based treatment of fears and phobias in Chicago; is the author of four anxiety self-help books; and teache...
Jul 14, 2020•57 min
Alisa Vitti is a functional nutritionist, women’s hormone expert, and pioneer in female biohacking. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Alisa has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Lifetime, and has been a regular contributor for Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, and Women’s Health. She is also the best selling author of WomanCode and her latest book In The Flo. She is the founder of the modern hormone healthcare company Flo living and the creator of t...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min
If you're in need of a swift kick in the booty to help you jump-start your life, episode 12 is your episode. Meredith Atwood, a former attorney, turned podcaster, motivational speaker, and 4x IRONMAN triathlete, joins us today to deliver a hefty dose of motivation. She discusses: How a tearful spin class lit a spark inside her to begin her fitness quest What it looked like to navigate addiction The time her husband told her to get her shit together What showing up for yourself looks like How you...
Jun 30, 2020•59 min
Rated one of the hottest trainers in America by Shape Magazine, Heidi Kristoffer is on a mission to make yoga, inversions, health, strength, and whole, happy living accessible to everyone. Inside episode eleven, Yoga 101 With Heidi Kristoffer, Heidi gives you an introductory lesson in all things yoga. She discusses the different styles of yoga, how yoga can improve anxiety, why yoga is a fantastic means of practicing mindfulness, and so much more. She's also giving you FREE access, for one month...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Is the game of "what-if" leaving you anxious? Are you scratching your head thinking, what in the world is she talking about? Inside episode ten of The Courageously.u Podcast, we are chatting about the terrible, soul-sucking game of “What-if” statements. __________ COURAGEOUSLY.U SHOWNOTES: https://courageouslyu.com/what-if/ COURAGEOUSLY.U FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1416219115169393 COURAGEOUSLY.U INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/...
Jun 16, 2020•19 min
Did you know that your gut health can impact your brain health? Did you know that inflammation in your body could mimic mental illness? Did you know that your brain had a glymphatic system? Did you know blood sugar instability could lead to anxiety and depression? Are you curious about what functional medicine is? Inside episode nine of The Courageously.u Podcast, Dr. Mary Pardee is delivering you all sorts of gut/brain health wisdom. You can consider this your unofficial college introduction cl...
Jun 09, 2020•56 min
Life isn't always how it appears, especially inside a home nestled on Hidden Valley Road. Margaret Galvin Johnson grew up in an American family with twelve children. Six of them being diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Behind the illusion of perfection, good looks, and athleticism hid a secret. A secret that would later become medical's greatest hope for understanding Schizophrenia. Hidden Valley Road is a true story of rejection, pain, trauma, abandonment, neglect, and physical and sexual abuse. How...
May 26, 2020•59 min
Are you tired of feeling anxious? Do you find yourself lost in future-focused worries? Are you guilty of playing the "what-if" game? If yes, you won't want to miss out on these mindfulness goodies. In today's episode, I am sharing three of my fave mindfulness techniques to help you reduce your anxiety by grounding yourself in the here-and-now. If you're new to mindfulness, no worries! Hit that play button, and let's get to it. P.S. There is an anxiety FREEBIE in the show notes! __________ COUR...
May 19, 2020•19 min
How do we combat perfectionism, especially in our social media-obsessed society where everyone feels pressured to make sure only their “highlight” reels are posted? What do you do when your life looks perfect, but you are silently falling apart? As a child were painful emotions not only disallowed but ridiculed or ignored? Do you live with perfectly hidden depression? In today's episode, Dr. Margaret Rutherford describes a syndrome whose primary trait is perfectionism, fueled by shame and self-c...
May 12, 2020•54 min
On December 29, 2010, what started as a typical evening commute quickly ended with Carey Portell's life being turned upside down. Carey is a survivor of a drunk driver that has left her partially disabled. After a four year recovery, and thirteen surgeries, Carey splits her time between cattle farming and speaking on how to break limitations. In today's episode, Carey shares her pain and also her triumph from the lens of what it looks like when you are the victim of drinking and driving, but mos...
May 05, 2020•56 min
Friends tell each other secrets, right?!? Well, friend, I am dropping some juicy secrets in today's episode. I'm whispering in your ear why I'm down to one pair of pants and how the realization I had gone up four pants sizes drove me to want a Mrs. Fields sugar cookie. On top of all that, I'm letting you into what feels like my lifelong battle with weight. Oh, and let's not forget, I may or may not have cried. You'll just have to hit that play button to find out. I'm also sharing 12 tricks and t...
Apr 28, 2020•37 min
Dr. Catherine Pittman, Ph.D., HSPP, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and psychology professor at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN. A practicing Clinical Psychologist treating anxiety for over 30 years, she's also experienced in neuropsychological rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced brain injuries or strokes. On top of all of that, she is my anxiety mentor, and I am soooo excited to share her with you today! In this episode, Dr. Pittman is dropping some serious nuggets o...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 20 min
As someone who is currently struggling with hormonal acne on a whole new level, I was beyond excited to sit down with Courtney O'Conner. Courtney Joy O'Connor is Primally Pure's in-house Holistic Esthetician and has been involved in the beauty industry for over a decade. After working with an international beauty brand for several years, she took a step back from the spa industry to focus on the healing power of non-toxic skincare products and joined the Primally Pure team in 2016. In today's ep...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Welcome new best friend to the very first ever episode of The Courageously.u Podcast. If we are new besties, you might be a little curious as to who I am and why I am the best friend you never knew you needed. If that's the case, you are in luck, buddy. In today's episode, I am diving deep into all things that make me, me, and why I chased the overwhelming fire in my soul to show up for you. We talk about my struggles, my why, my passions, and why I am making it my mission to help you live you...
Apr 07, 2020•36 min
