Hey, friends! Today the courageous ( and kick-ass ) Kimberly Shannon Murphy is joining us on the show. Kimberly’s a leading Hollywood stuntwoman who has served as a double for numerous A-list actresses, performing in 133 feature films and television shows, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Captain America, Bird Box, The Hunger Games, Salt, Euphoria, Big Little Lies, and many more. She’s also married to Tom Cruise’s stunt double, whom she met on the set of Knight and Day when she was doubl...
May 22, 2024•51 min
Today's guest is the fabulous Cameron Rogers. Cameron is the founder and host of the Conversations with Cam podcast ( formally known as Freckled Foodie & Friends ), the voice behind Fill Your Cup over on Substack, a mental health advocate, and a momma to two little boys. In today’s episode, we chat about… How pregnancy and postpartum impacted Cameron's mental health How Cameron navigated sleep deprivation What she does to rest and reset What intimacy with her husband looks like after kids Wh...
May 15, 2024•57 min
Listen in as I process my thoughts and feelings with you regarding why I need you to get curious. Word of warning... The audio quality isn't the best because I recorded on a voice memo (through bluetooth) while driving to work. However, the message is still important, so I hope you find this helpful. Feel free to share this with anyone you think would find it helpful. biggest hugs. 💛 P.S. If you liked this episode, you'll love my substack. Tap (or click) here to subscribe....
May 13, 2024•14 min
Today’s guest is the wonderful Elise Loehnen. Elise is a writer, editor, podcaster, momma, horse whisperer, and serious book lover. She’s the host of the Pulling the Thread podcast, which is a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. She’s also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. Elise is also a frequent contributor to Oprah an...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min
I'm back and couldn't think of a better guest to help me kick off my return than Dr. Richard Schwartz. Dr. Richard Schwartz is hanging out with us to discuss all things internal family systems and to help you understand why you’re the one you’ve been waiting for. In today's episode, we talk about... What internal family systems looks like The role your protector parts play How you can recognize your exile parts Why it’s not your partner’s job to be the primary caretaker of your parts How your pa...
May 01, 2024•56 min
I'm back (at least I think I am). Man, have I missed you!! After a year away, I'm so excited to be back. In today's minisode, I'm sharing my postpartum experience. Man, did it kick my butt! I'm talking about navigating postpartum during a season when I already struggle with seasonal depression, the horrific anxiety that sank in as soon as the sun set, how attempting to go to a Christmas party left me on the bathroom floor crying, and so much more. I hope this conversation helps at least one new ...
Apr 08, 2024•42 min
Hey, friend! Today we're chatting about why we need to normalize hard and stop expecting people to "suck it up." If you've ever felt alone in a struggle or are navigating a hard season of life, this episode is for you. When you're ready, hit play, and I'll be waiting for you inside today's minisode. Biggest hugs!
Oct 23, 2023•20 min
Well, hello, friend! It's been a hot minute since I've shown up here. In today's minisode, I'm discussing why I went mia from the courageously.u podcast. If you're curious, go ahead and hit play, and I'll be waiting for you inside today's minisode. Biggest hugs!
Sep 23, 2023•18 min
Tara Schuster is an author, contributor to InStyle, The New Yorker, and Forbes, among others, and former vice president of talent and development at Comedy Central. Her latest book, Glow in the F*cking Dark, is a guide to healing your deepest wounds, getting off your “good enough” plateau, and creating the spectacular life that you most desire. We're talking about... - What it was like growing up in a neglectful psychologically abusive household - How Tara used weed to cope - How she uses medita...
Mar 15, 2023•57 min
March is endometriosis awareness month, and If you know me, you know I’m passionate about women’s hormonal health. That’s why I invited the wonderful Morganne Skinner onto the show to help me spread more awareness about endo. Morganne Skinner is a registered nurse, freelance nurse writer, and fertility awareness educator. Her experience with endometriosis led her to discover the wonders of fertility awareness, as it helped her get diagnosed and manage her symptoms. Now she is passionate about sh...
Mar 08, 2023•44 min
Today Deb Dana is hanging out with us to chat all things Polyvagal Theory. Deb Dana is a clinician, consultant, author, and speaker who specializes in complex trauma. Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma and in creating ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. In today's episode, we talk about... - What polyvagal theory is - How we move through the three autonomic states - How your nervous system take...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Today Scott Stossel is helping me create a conversation around anxiety and psych meds. You might recognize his name if you watched the Netflix documentary Take Your Pills: Xanax as he was featured in it. Scott is the National Editor of The Atlantic, the author of My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind and Sarge: The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver . We're talking about... - Why he wanted to share his mental health experience inside a documentary - Where his ment...
Feb 22, 2023•59 min
Did you know that most Americans are deficient in several essential vitamins and minerals - vitamins and minerals that can help improve your mental health? Today the brilliant Chris Kresser is hanging out with us to discuss the role nutrient deficiencies play in mental health and what we can do about it. Chris is the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of Kresser Institute, the host of the top-ranked health podcast Revolution Health Radio, and the New York Ti...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Today the wonderful Donald Altman is hanging out with us to discuss his newest book, Travelers - a story about overcoming grief while finding hope, healing, and renewal. Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, Award-winning writer, international workshop trainer, former Buddhist monk, and past Vice-President of The Center for Mindful Eating. In today's episode, we talk about... - Donald’s experience as a Buddhist monk - Why he wrote Travelers - What you can do when struggling with intrusive thoughts...
Feb 08, 2023•53 min
Class is officially in session! Dr. Paul Bloom is hanging out with us on the show to discuss his new book Psych, The Story of the Human Mind, which is a book he built around his Yale introduction to psychology course. In today's episode, we talk about... - Why he wanted to turn his class into a book - Why he calls psychology a young science - What people get wrong in regard to memory - What you need to know about implicit bias - Why you can’t overcome biases on your own - What makes us unique - ...
Feb 01, 2023•54 min
Hit play to hear why I think so many people are struggling with their mental health today. I talk about when the Jetsons met the Flintstones, why your nervous system is freaking out, and what you can do to help it feel safe. P.S. Love this minisode? Feel free to share it with a friend who would benefit from hearing it. 🤩
Jan 30, 2023•12 min
Are you ready to overcome negative thinking, discover deep healing, and find lasting peace? If you’re nodding your head yes, then this episode is for you. Dr. Seth Gillihan is a practicing psychologist, author, former professor, and podcast host of the Think Act Be podcast. He is the author of multiple books on mindfulness and CBT, with his latest being Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers a fresh, welcome approach for treating mental health issues th...
Jan 25, 2023•59 min
Do you feel lazy when you rest? Do you feel like you always have to be productive? If you can relate, this minisode is for you, my friend! Hit play, and I'm going to tell you why it's time to change your definition of productivity. P.S. Love this minisode? Feel free to share it with a friend who would benefit from hearing it. 🤩
Jan 23, 2023•6 min
Today the courageous Sadie Sutton is hanging out with us on the show to share how she navigated her mental health as a teen. Sadie is a 19-year-old psychology student at the University of Pennsylvania. After receiving a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, and since fully recovering from severe depression and anxiety, she was inspired to share her story with fellow teens going through their own personal growth. Sadie started the She Persisted podcast in 2019....
Jan 18, 2023•52 min
Anxiety and agitation are signs that your nervous system has shifted into a sympathetic state of fight-or-flight, and stress hormones are now flowing in your body. Sihing is a fantastic way to shift your nervous system out of a sympathetic state and back into a ventral state of calm. If you're new to nervous system work, you want to be in a ventral state (anxiety and agitation don't live there). 👉🏼 If you loved this minisode, please screenshot it and share it with a friend. The more people who...
Jan 16, 2023•4 min
Today the fabulous Dr. Joanna Moncrieff is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about all things psychiatric medications. If you’re on meds or are considering getting on meds, this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, researcher, professor, and best-selling author. She is a professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London and works as a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS in London. Dr. Moncrieff researches the rational use and underst...
Jan 11, 2023•56 min
Ready to get off the diet roller coaster? Jenna Hollenstein is hanging out with us today to discuss how mindfulness can deepen and sustain your intuitive eating practice. Jenna is a nutrition therapist, meditation teacher, and author of five books. Her work combines intuitive eating, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, Polyvagal theory, and other embodied modalities. As someone who has struggled with yo-yo dieting and emotional and binge eating, I can't recommend this episode enough. We talk about... ...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Stuart Sandeman is hanging out with us inside Episode 132 to talk all things breathwork. Stuart is a globally recognized breathing expert, performance coach, and author. He is the founder of Breathpod, which helps individuals and groups reach their full potential through the power of breathing. We talk about... - Why controlling your breath is important - The difference between reactive and proactive breath - How to use breath to manipulate your nervous system - How you can use breathwork to tri...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Donna Jackson Nakazawa is hanging out with us to discuss how we can help girls thrive in an era of increased anxiety and depression. Today’s conversation is more important than ever because in case you didn’t know, girls are more prone to depression and anxiety than ever before and Donna’s here to help you understand the science of why this is. Donna is an award-winning science journalist, author, and internationally-recognized speaker whose work explores the intersection of neuroscience, immuno...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Did you know that on average, people keep as many as thirteen secrets at any given time? Today Michael Slepian is hanging out with us to discuss all things secrets. Michael studies the psychology of secrets and how keeping secrets affect variables that govern social and organizational life. He’s also a professor at Columbia Business School, author of The Secret Life of Secrets, and an elected fellow of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology. In today's episode, we talk about... - What a s...
Dec 07, 2022•32 min
I don't know about you, but I feel like there's not enough time in the day to do all the things I want to do. If you feel like you're in the same canoe as me, this is an episode you'll definitely want to hit play on. Inside today's minisode, I'm sharing my favorite practice on how to be more efficient with your time while also making it richer. If you want to learn more about making your time richer, be sure to hit play on my conversation with Dr. Cassie Holmes inside Episode 124... https://cour...
Dec 05, 2022•12 min
Today’s guest is here to share how her struggle with unbearable insomnia led to an accidental descent into prescription benzodiazepine dependence. Melissa Bond is a narrative journalist and poet. In the years of her dependence on benzodiazepines, Melissa blogged and became a regular contributor for Mad in America. ABC World News Tonight interviewed her for a piece in January 2014. Melissa is a respected writer on the perils of over-prescribing benzodiazepines and has been featured on PBS Story i...
Nov 30, 2022•50 min
Do you struggle with driving anxiety? If you're nodding your head yes, this episode is for you, my friend! Inside this minisode, I'm sharing eight things that help reduce my anxiety when driving. Yup, even I experience anxiety when driving sometimes. If you loved these tips and you know someone who'd benefit from hearing them, please share this minisode with them. Your shares are the best form of thanks.
Nov 28, 2022•18 min
Dr. Robin Stern is the go-to gaslighting expert. She’s a licensed psychoanalyst, speaker, author, and co-founder and associate director for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. She’s also an associate research scientist at the Child Study Center at Yale. In 2007, Dr. Robin Stern published the critically acclaimed, The Gaslight Effect: How to spot and survive the hidden manipulation others use to control your life. The second edition was released in 2018. Her work is frequently published i...
Nov 23, 2022•50 min
Dr. Palmer is a Harvard Medical School Physician, researcher, author, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and consultant working at the interface of metabolism, metabolic disorders, and what we call mental disorders. In today's episode, we talk about... - Why Dr. Palmer believes mental health disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain - What one of the biggest flaws in our current mental health field is - What role mitochondria and metabolism play in mental health - ...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min
