Brain-Body Resilience

After wrestling with the cultural expectation to prioritize intellect over emotion, I've come to a profound realization about the power of embracing our feelings, especially in moments of stress and joy. Today we navigate the complex terrain of our emotional world, where I share my journey of self-discovery and the transformative impact of acknowledging every feeling that aris

Have you ever felt the ground shift beneath you, not from an earthquake, but from an internal revelation? This is the journey Allison Guilbault, licensed therapist and mindset coach, walks us through—a journey marked by resilience, dedication, and a profound shift from the high-stakes world of forensic psychology to the empowering realm of coaching women toward self-liberation. A

Today's episode I strip away the noise of constant media consumption to uncover the profound effects on our brains and well-being. My own venture into a TV-free week revealed a trove of benefits, from deeper sleep to a mind free of clutter. I'll cover how everything we consume shapes our perceptions, subtly influencing everything from our beliefs to those pesky song lyric

Once a skeptic of the effects of gratitude, I've learned the science behind the benefits and it all makes sense now. Gratitude has an undeniable impact on mental health and well-being. With social media envy in your face, let's discuss how it distorts our view of success and impedes our ability to cherish personal milestones. Discover the neuroscientific perks of gratitud

Have you ever stripped away the masks you wear and faced the person beneath? My journey has been one of peeling back the layers of anger and pessimism that were my armor against the world, revealing the raw and vulnerable self hidden underneath. In today's episode I share the profound experience of learning to embrace this true self, catalyzed by the revelations unearthed in t

Have you ever caught yourself trapped in a cycle of guilt during what was supposed to be your downtime, or found yourself rigidly adhering to a schedule that leaves no room for the unexpected twists of life? Today I'm sharing a piece of my own journey, I read a piece from a recent journal entry where I take a moment to pause and explore the "shoulds" that interfere w

Today, I'm talking with Tessa, co-founder and COO of Snapback Energy, to share her story of resilience and the pursuit of a fulfilling life, leaving the structured world of corporate banking to forge her path as an entrepreneur. She encountered more than just the challenges of business; she discovered a journey of personal transformation. Tessa's story is a compelling ill

Ever find yourself swept up in the tornado of to-dos, with your stress spiraling sky-high? This was my weekend, jam-packed with family celebrations and the inevitable mountain of chores that followed. In this episode I get real about hitting pause and grappling with the stress cycle and how capacity is incomparable and dependent on the experiences that have led each of us to this t

Have you ever been caught in the whirlwind of emotions, wondering if they're the truth or just a passing storm in your mind?In today's episode I share with you a personal story about how quickly we can get swept up in our emotions and how to find grounding. Exploring nervous system regulation tools, I'll show you how to quiet the emotional noise and clarify your thin

Have you ever felt caught in the clutches of stress, unable to navigate through the fog that it creates within your mind and body? Self-regulation is a critical first step toward meaningful behavior change and action. Self-awareness isn't just about introspection but about feeling, processing, and releasing emotions that may have historically felt unsafe to explore. In this ep