I sat down with Dr. Veronica Eyo @drveronicaeyo, Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in LA. I am so honored to have her educate us on how imposter syndrome shows up in Latino and Black college students. Veronica has shared with me that her own personal journey as a first-generation college student influences her work in this niche. If any of this resonates with you or is useful for a friend, tune in now! This episode dives into: Dr. Veronica Eyo breaks down imposter...
Aug 16, 2021•45 min
I was so honored to talk with Jaime McLaughlin @themachouseco , lifestyle coach for moms, self-care strategist, and beauty expert. In this episode, Jaime vulnerably shares her story of being diagnosed with ADHD in her thirties. She dives into the challenging experiences she faced throughout her life without awareness of this diagnosis, as well as what led her to seek testing and treatment for her challenges. Jamie shares her powerful message throughout this episode of the importance of listening...
Aug 02, 2021•59 min
I sat down with therapist, writer, and podcast host Monica DiCristina, LPC. Monica and I dive into the topic of unhealthy family patterns. Monica shares how we sometimes find ourselves needing to set tough boundaries or even separate completely from our family of origin. This can be an incredibly challenging experience, so Monica and I discuss what this looks like and how to navigate it from a place of strength to honor your needs. This is an episode you won’t want to miss out on! This episode d...
Jul 19, 2021•43 min
I am so excited to talk with Mireya Lopez of the podcast Mothering Anxiety. Mireya gracefully shares her story of living with anxiety, the symptoms she experiences because of it, and the tools she uses that have helped her cope. She explains her motto of learning to embrace and love her anxiety, which has helped shift her perspective and manage her symptoms in a healthy way. If you are a person who struggles with anxiety or has a loved one who struggles with anxiety, this episode is filled with ...
Jul 05, 2021•47 min
In this solo episode, I talk about family systems and how they affect the relationships we choose for ourselves. This isn’t just limited to romantic relationships, but friendships too. Tune in to hear exactly how our family of origin can influence who we choose to surround ourselves with, without even knowing it! This episode dives into: How our families are our templates to connections and emotions throughout our life. Familiarity is comfortable and predictable, even if it’s dysfunctional. Huma...
Jun 21, 2021•18 min
I’m so excited to have Caitlin Murray of @bigtimeadulting on today’s episode! Caitlin uses her platform to share what is difficult about motherhood, highlights the challenges that no one wants to talk about, and normalizes it for us with humor. Exuding authenticity in all that she shares, in this episode Caitlin and I discuss her family’s experience of her son’s battle with Leukemia and the many emotional challenges they faced during his journey through treatment. If you need a little inspiratio...
Jun 07, 2021•46 min
Today I’m joined by April Norris, creator of the podcast “Of Course...They Make Me Crazy.” April created her podcast to connect with those who live with or love someone with a mental illness. April vulnerably sits down with me to discuss what it was like to be raised by a mother who struggled with bipolar disorder and addiction. Through my conversation with April, she was able to shed light on the struggles her mother faced within her own upbringing that led to mental illness and many challenges...
May 24, 2021•56 min
In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Cassidy Freitas to discuss how difficult it can be to make decisions in life. Sometimes we become so overwhelmed with trying to make the right decision, we get stuck and avoid making the decision at all. Whether you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, or just find decisions to be challenging in general, tune in to find out how more on how getting clear on your values can help! This episode dives into: How to identify your values. How to use your values to i...
May 10, 2021•38 min
I sat down with psychologist, author, and professor Dr. Michelle Maidenberg. We discussed how mindfulness can become more than just a concept, but a way of living. Whether we struggle from anxiety or are looking to manage unique emotional moments, Michelle shares her wisdom in how to cultivate mindfulness in our daily life to react from our values instead of our emotions. This episode dives into: What mindfulness is? Being in the present moment. Understanding the difference between mindfulness, ...
Apr 26, 2021•50 min
In this unique episode, Janelle Brooke of Dear Bride Podcast interviews me on important topics to discuss with your fiance before tying the knot. We break down the 5 most important questions to ask your partner before saying, “I do!” It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of forever, but these questions can prevent you from hitting speed bumps in the future. Tune in with your partner to find out how to become the best teammates for each other. This episode dives into: The importance o...
Apr 12, 2021•32 min
On today’s episode, I get to share with you the insights from a dear friend and licensed psychotherapist Maayan Tregerman, LCSW-R. Maayan’s clinical work focuses on treating depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues with a specialization in “adulting”, relationships and parenthood. She also serves as the Assistant Clinical Director at the 5th Avenue Counseling Center in New York City. With Maayan’s plethora of wisdom and experience, she shares insights into dating during the pandemic. We discus...
Mar 29, 2021•34 min
Anne-Marie Conlan, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in bereavement support and is the director of the Bereavement Center of Westchester. Anne-Marie and I talk about the impacts of childhood loss and the reality of the continuous processing that is required throughout the stages of life. Anne-Marie shares her knowledge regarding bereavement and the importance of seeking support from a counselor. This episodes dives into: Anne-Marie debunks the myths surrounding grief counse...
Mar 15, 2021•45 min
During today’s conversation on the podcast, I spoke with Matthew Ode, motivational speaker, coach, and cancer survivor. Matthew shares his inspiring story of overcoming cancer, surviving two coma’s and a long journey of recovery. Matt encourages his clients to find empowerment in taking small steps, staying connected to your community and always finding the positive perspective of every situation. Tune in for inspiration and guidance to overcome whatever challenge you may be faced with. This epi...
Mar 01, 2021•58 min
In this episode, I spoke with Jose Lugo, founder and lead creative of the platform “We Are All One Story.” Jose shares his own story from being a teenage gang member to changing his life’s path to become a leader and change maker. Jose travels across the country to empower individuals in going from victim to owner in their own story and finding their value as a human. Through vulnerability and bravery, Jose shares with me the darkest parts of his past and more importantly how he overcame these m...
Feb 15, 2021•52 min
I am so honored to speak with Ralph DeQuebec, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, purple heart recipient, true hero and leader. Ralph models how vulnerability and positive thinking can lead to resilience and courage. In this episode, Ralph shares with listeners his life changing injury in combat and how his journey towards recovery brought him many challenges and lessons that we can all learn from. Ralph outlines how the power of choice helped to rewrite his story to bring him peace and resilience. If yo...
Feb 01, 2021•46 min
In this week’s episode, I connect with Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach, Holly Coneway. We dive into the challenges that come with not only choosing your career, but finding the balance between your passion and the practicalities of your chosen work. Holly shares her story of her unique journey to becoming a counselor and what her reflections of this process has taught her. Holly also shares with us how to remain practical and still follow your passion. This episodes dives into: How our...
Jan 18, 2021•58 min
Today I’m really excited to share my conversation with Monica Denais, LatinX Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in Dallas, Texas. Monica was also a huge support to me in starting this podcast. We talk about the struggles of perfectionism, as well as how to identify and overcome these traits. Monica and I share our own struggles with perfectionism and how we have helped ourselves and our clients to cope and transform this way of thinking. This episodes dives in...
Jan 04, 2021•52 min
I was honored to sit down and talk with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Alaina Brubaker. We discussed how women tend to struggle with trying to “do it all.” Alaina shared how she supports women in recognizing how to strive for more balance rather than burning out from overachievement. We debunked myths surrounding success and shared tips on how to set boundaries, ask for help and still feel accomplished while maintaining our overall well-being. This episode dives into: How validation of ...
Dec 21, 2020•43 min
For this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Alina Pedraza, owner of Fused Fitness and entrepreneur in the physical wellness field. Alina shares her passion for helping others and her love for cultivating community. We discuss how to empower ourselves in order to not only achieve our fitness goals, but transform our lives. Alina sheds light on the importance of resiliency and getting into the right mindset to lead a more physically and mentally healthier lifestyle. This episodes dives into: ...
Dec 07, 2020•37 min
In today’s episode, I speak with registered dietitian Ilyse Schapiro to debunk myths about trendy diets. We discuss better ways to achieve weight loss and/or weight gain and how to develop love for our bodies. Ilyse and I collaborate in identifying how harmful certain fad diets can be on our physical and mental health. Ilyse provides us with great knowledge for sustainable and alternative options to living a healthier life and building a positive relationship with food. This episodes dives into:...
Nov 23, 2020•39 min
On today’s episode, I sit down with long-time friend and holistic health coach Kathleen Healy. Kathleen shares how her background in teaching physical education and health in schools lead her to becoming a certified health coach. We talk about how her life changed for the better when she decided to make health and nutrition a priority in her twenties. Kathleen offers amazing insight into how to transform your body, mind, relationships, and much more through holistic health coaching. This episode...
Nov 09, 2020•38 min
In this week’s episode, I sat down with fitness instructor and nutrition coach Sara Gagnon to discuss Sara’s journey with utilizing physical fitness to transform her mental health. Sara shares how experiencing a traumatic event shifted her to change career paths and follow her heart. While listening, you will learn through Sara’s stories and suggestions how physical fitness can be utilized to transform your entire being and lead a happier life. This episodes dives into: How Sara discovered fitne...
Oct 26, 2020•33 min
In this episode, I sit down with Candy Lawrence to discuss her personal journey with Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder affects about 6 million people in the United States, but it is rarely talked about. Candy shares how her substance use affected her Bipolar II diagnosis and how sobriety was the missing puzzle piece to enhancing her mental health. Candy remains vulnerable throughout the episode in sharing her stories as her diagnosis unfolded, her experiences with the mental health system, how ...
Oct 12, 2020•49 min
Statistics show that 1 in 5 women are sexually assaulted. Sexual assault is a topic we don’t typically shed light on. It can feel very uncomfortable to talk about, but it needs to be a conversation we get a little more comfortable having. In this episode I speak with Dana Caretta-Stein, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who shares her expertise in treating survivors of sexual assault. Dana provides her insight on how EMDR therapy has helped her clients start their healing journey as well as the...
Sep 28, 2020•38 min
In this week’s episode, I practice vulnerability by sharing my experience of being an adult child of an alcoholic. Although hesitant to open up, I found it important to share this part of my story as it is relevant to many other individuals. This episodes dives into: How I learned my father was an alcoholic. My father’s adverse childhood experiences and their impact on his disease. Alcohol as a learned coping skill for managing trauma related pain. What I learned from going to therapy. Common tr...
Sep 14, 2020•29 min
It's a normal part of life to experience occasional feelings of anxiety. Anxiety can show up in many ways, but when it starts affecting our everyday lives it can seem overwhelming and hard to manage. In this episode, I talk with Emily Johnson, founder of the Buddy Mind Coach App. Emily has personally struggled with anxiety and panic attacks throughout her twenties and she walks us through her journey of what worked, what didn’t work and how her experience eventually helped her create the “Buddy”...
Aug 31, 2020•34 min
In this episode, I chat with Dan Sokal, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating people who have been impacted by individuals in their life with narcissistic personalities. The topic of today’s episode really piqued my interest and I had to bring in an expert to share his expertise on how having a narcissistic parent affects our relationships and childhood experiences. Dan provides insight on what a narcissist is, his experience working with this population and how you know ...
Aug 17, 2020•53 min
This is a very special episode as I got to sit down with my supervisor to pick her brain on her area of expertise which is families and relationships. Families are your first source of social contact, they teach you how to live, how to interact with others, and how to make your way in the world. They are also the first group of people you learn to trust. As such, your family of origin is largely responsible for your thought patterns and behavior, especially when it comes to relationships. Becaus...
Aug 03, 2020•39 min
Do you struggle saying NO to family members, friends, or romantic partners? Do you hold back because you don’t want to ruin the relationship? Do you find yourself having trouble asserting your boundaries? Justine speaks to Licensed Professional Counselor Mary Beth Somich on how to understand and set boundaries in your relationships. This episodes dives into: Why boundaries are important for us to maintain relationships. How to recognize when someone crosses your boundaries. Family of Origin and ...
Jun 29, 2020•32 min
Most of us have gone through a breakup. A breakup can be one of the most stressful and emotional experiences in life. Even if it has been several months or years since your break up these feelings can surface and it’s okay to feel sad about it. In this episode, Justine speaks with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Darcie Brown on how to recover from heartbreak. This episodes dives into: The emotional process and thought patterns that surface Unhealthy coping behavior after breakups Positive...
Jun 29, 2020•32 min
