In this grounded and empowering episode of the ASQ Podcast, Dr. Jessie sits down with Dr. Amanda Adkins board-certified physician, lifestyle medicine expert, and founder of DrAmandaMD.com for a heartfelt conversation about identity, discipline, faith, and redefining what it truly means to heal.

From a small-town upbringing in Anderson to becoming a physician determined at just 12 years old, Dr. Amanda shares her journey through family, faith, medicine, and personal transformation.

She opens up about:

What carried her through wasn’t just ambition.

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After years practicing internal medicine, Dr. Amanda discovered something missing.

Now as a lifestyle medicine physician, she helps women reverse high blood pressure, prevent diabetes, and reclaim their health through six powerful pillars:

This episode is for anyone who:

Dr. Amanda’s story isn’t just about becoming a doctor.

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#LifestyleMedicine #WomensHealth #PreventativeHealth #FaithAndHealth #ChronicDiseasePrevention #ASQPodcast

In this expansive and deeply human conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Bobbi Barrington speaker, mindset coach, storyteller, and transformational guide for a raw exploration of identity, authenticity, fear, reinvention, and what it truly means to live in alignment with your truth.

Bobbi shares her journey from growing up in Australia in a home shaped by alcoholism, generational trauma, and fear, to building a life across continent to living 26 years in the wrong marriage, 40 years in the wrong career, and 59 years in the wrong body.

She speaks candidly about:

After years of suppressing her truth — emotionally, professionally, and physically — she began a second transition. Not just gender.

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Today, Bobbi uses words as tools — helping others chip away limiting beliefs, shame, people-pleasing, and the stories that keep them small. Through speaking, coaching, and deeply embodied emotional work, she helps people reconnect to the version of themselves that was always there.

This episode is for anyone who:

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#Authenticity #TransJourney #MindsetTransformation #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #FearToFreedom #LiveYourTruth

In this raw and paradigm-shifting conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Emma Lyons—shame disruptor, trauma educator, and creator of the BREAK Method—for a bold exploration of narcissistic family systems, scapegoating, inherited shame, and what it takes to reclaim your voice.

Born and raised in Ireland in what she once believed was a “normal” family, Emma grew up as the sensitive middle child—quiet, isolated, and silently battling depression no one wanted to see. What she later uncovered wasn’t simply emotional neglect, but a narcissistic family system built on denial, assigned roles, and generational shame.

Emma was the scapegoat.

And like many scapegoated children, she internalized the blame.

From pursuing human rights law to experiencing a physical wake-up call that forced her to slow down, Emma’s path became a reckoning—with her family, with culture, and with the deeply ingrained belief that shame is necessary to be a good person.

This conversation traces her evolution:

This episode explores:

Emma shares her BREAK framework for dismantling internalized shame:

She explains why shame is a full-body hijack—not a healthy moral compass—and why trying to “love your inner critic” may reinforce the very voice keeping you small.

This episode is for anyone who:

If you’ve ever been called “too much,” “too sensitive,” or “shameless”… this conversation may shift how you see yourself.

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In this raw and deeply transformative conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Malisa Hepner therapist, speaker, podcast host, and creator of Emotionally Unavailable—for an unfiltered exploration of trauma, perfectionism, burnout, shame, and what it truly takes to come home to yourself.

Malisa shares her journey from growing up in Moore, Oklahoma in a childhood marked by addiction, instability, abuse, and loss—to becoming the “strong one,” the high achiever, the therapist who looked successful on paper but felt broken inside.

She speaks candidly about:

What followed was not collapse — it was awakening.

Instead of choosing death, she chose truth.

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Through her private practice, digital workbooks, public speaking, and podcast platform, Malisa now helps others understand one powerful truth:

Malisa’s story is not about surviving trauma.

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🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malisa.hepner/?hl=en

#TraumaHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney #BurnoutRecovery #PerfectionismRecovery 

In this expansive and deeply activating conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Lynn M. Bunch—intuitive educator, spiritual guide, and creator of the ID Blueprint—for a bold exploration of intuition, ancestral patterns, accountability, and what it truly means to live aligned with inner wisdom.

Lynn shares her journey from growing up in Phoenix, Arizona in a traditional Catholic household to recognizing a powerful intuitive ability she once buried out of insecurity. As a child, she sensed what others couldn’t see. As a teenager, she was labeled “intense.” And as a young adult, she made a pivotal decision to stop silencing the part of herself that simply knew.

What followed was not a straight path.

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Lynn speaks candidly about the heartbreak of watching loved ones ignore intuitive guidance—and the deep lesson of releasing control. She reflects on addiction, loss, trauma, and the hard-earned wisdom that came from learning not to override another person’s free will.

Through her ID Blueprint curriculum and Center for Intuitive Education, Lynn has spent nearly three decades helping clients move from unconscious patterning to conscious living—without shame, dogma, or spiritual bypassing.

This episode is for anyone who:

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🔹Website: https://lynnmbunch.com/

💬 If this conversation resonated with you, share in the comments: When was the last time you ignored your intuition—and what did it teach you?

#IntuitiveEducation #HigherConsciousness #AncestralHealing #TrustYourGut #SpiritualGrowth #Accountability #EnergyAlignment #IDBlueprint #ConsciousLiving #InnerWisdom

In this deeply vulnerable and expansive conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Tiffany O’Hearn for a raw exploration of trauma, people-pleasing, boundaries, spirituality, grief, and the courageous journey back to self-love.

Tiffany shares her story of growing up in Massachusetts as the middle child of very young parents navigating their own unresolved trauma. Raised in a home shaped by divorce, instability, and emotional intensity, she learned early how to anticipate the needs of others, soothe chaos, and survive by becoming “the good one.” The helper. The pleaser. The quiet, resilient child who didn’t need anything.

But beneath that resilience was loneliness. Dismissal. A longing to be seen.

This conversation traces Tiffany’s evolution—from a childhood marked by emotional responsibility beyond her years, to an abusive marriage after her father’s death, to a profound spiritual awakening that reshaped her understanding of love, boundaries, and identity.

What happens when the person who has always held everyone else… decides to hold herself?

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Her phrase “return to sender with love” becomes a powerful mantra throughout this episode—a reminder that not everything we carry is ours.

Today, Tiffany works in energy healing and astrology, helping others identify the emotional patterns and inherited wounds shaping their lives. She is also launching two powerful platforms:

Tiffany’s message is simple, yet profound:

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💬 If this conversation resonated with you, share your biggest takeaway in the comments. Who in your life needs to hear “I love you” today?

#TraumaHealing #PeoplePleasingRecovery #SelfLoveJourney #ConsciousParenting #EnergyHealing #DivorceRecovery #SpiritualAwakening #BoundariesAreLove #PostTraumaticGrowth #TheVoicesOfLittleHumans

In this powerful and motivating conversation, Omar Ferreira sits down with Robert B. Foster to explore resilience, identity, and the courage it takes to rebuild when life forces you to start over.

Robert shares his journey from growing up as the youngest of seven in a highly competitive, athletic family—struggling with late physical development, a stutter, and feeling unseen—to becoming a record-breaking high school athlete fueled by rejection, discipline, and belief in himself.

When injury ended his Olympic dreams, Robert’s identity collapsed, leading to years of emotional pain, burnout, and survival mode. Managing restaurants and chasing stability eventually culminated in a panic attack that became the turning point—forcing him to listen to his body, reevaluate his path, and choose something more aligned.

From that breaking point, Robert rebuilt his life through fitness, personal development, and storytelling—transforming pain into purpose and creating platforms that help others overcome obstacles, defy the odds, and reclaim ownership of their lives.

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Robert’s story is raw, honest, and deeply grounding—offering reassurance to anyone who has felt stuck, overlooked, or afraid to begin again. It’s a reminder that breakdowns often precede breakthroughs, and courage is built one decision at a time.

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#Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #CourageToChange #PersonalDevelopment #MindsetShift #DefyingTheOdds #PurposeDrivenLife #MentalStrength #ShutUpAndGrind #ASQPodcast

In this honest and deeply human conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Rachel Spekman for a powerful exploration of identity, career, grief, intuition, and what it truly means to live a soul-aligned life.

Rachel shares her journey from growing up in a family shaped by survival, achievement, and resilience—rooted in Holocaust legacy and generational perseverance—to building a successful career that looked right on paper, yet increasingly felt misaligned on the inside. Raised with a strong emphasis on gratitude, productivity, and “making it,” emotional needs were often met outside the family system through chosen community, mentors, and relationships.

This conversation traces Rachel’s courageous pivot—from senior leadership and corporate environments to taking a “large adult calculator risk,” returning to school later in life, and becoming a therapist. Today, she brings together therapy and career coaching to help others move from burnout and disconnection to clarity, alignment, and purpose-driven work.

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Rachel’s story is grounded, compassionate, and deeply validating—especially for those who appear capable and accomplished on the outside, yet feel disconnected, exhausted, or quietly longing for more.

This episode is for anyone navigating career dissatisfaction, identity shifts, motherhood, grief, burnout, or the brave question: Is this really the life I’m meant to be living?

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#CareerPivot #SoulAlignedWork #WomenInLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #MotherhoodJourney #CareerCoaching #EmotionalHealing #MidlifeShift #PurposeDrivenLife #TherapistJourney #InnerAlignment #MadeForMore

In this thoughtful and deeply reflective conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Arlene Cohen Miller—former attorney, coach, mentor, and meditation facilitator—to explore a life shaped by intuition, empathy, leadership, and the courage to live in alignment with one’s inner truth.

Arlene shares her journey from growing up in a traditional, loving family where sensitivity was quietly managed rather than expressed, to becoming a successful attorney and entrepreneur, and eventually answering a deeper spiritual calling that led her to redefine success, leadership, and fulfillment. Along the way, motherhood, divorce, burnout, and spiritual awakening became catalysts for profound personal growth and self-discovery.

What began as a quiet sense of being “different” evolved into a lifelong journey of honoring intuition, integrating feminine leadership, and creating space for others to be seen, heard, and supported—both personally and professionally.

This episode dives into:

Arlene’s story is grounded, wise, and quietly powerful—offering reassurance to anyone who has ever felt out of place, ignored their intuition, or questioned whether it’s too late to change direction.

This conversation is especially for those who are sensitive, driven, and successful on the outside, yet feel called toward deeper alignment, balance, and meaning on the inside.

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#HealingJourney #IntuitiveLeadership #WomenInLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #Empaths #ConsciousLeadership #MidlifeAwakening #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #FeminineLeadership #InnerWisdom #PurposeDrivenLife #WomenSupportingWomen

In this raw, deeply moving conversation, Dr. Jessie sits down with Neena Perez for an unfiltered exploration of survival, resilience, healing, and purpose.

Neena shares her powerful life story—from being born into poverty and family secrecy, enduring childhood abuse, teen pregnancy, and years of domestic violence, to escaping life-threatening situations and raising her children while still in high school. What unfolds is not just a story of trauma, but of courage, grit, faith, and the slow, intentional choice to break cycles and create a different life.

Through heartbreak, depression, abandonment, and betrayal, Neena reveals how living in survival mode shaped her decisions—and how gratitude, therapy, faith, and self-awareness became the turning points that helped her reclaim her worth and redefine success on her own terms.

This episode dives into:

Neena’s story is honest, intense, and deeply human. It’s a reminder that trauma does not define destiny—and that healing is not about perfection, but about awareness, compassion, and choice.

This conversation is especially for anyone who has ever felt trapped by their past, overwhelmed by survival mode, or unsure if it’s “too late” to change. If you’ve ever asked yourself whether a different path is possible—this episode is for you.

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💬 If this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share what stood out to you most in the comments. Your voice matters—and your healing does too.

#HealingJourney #DomesticViolenceAwareness #TraumaRecovery #BreakingCycles #Resilience #PostTraumaticGrowth #GratitudePractice #WomenHealing #SurvivorStories #PurposeDrivenLife #FaithAndHealing #EmotionalHealing