Badass Basic Bitch

On this week’s episode we are joined by shame-busting psychologist, Dr. Shawn Horn. In additional to being a licensed psychologist, she is an author, host of Inspired Living podcast, YouTuber, educator and TEDX speaker. Today we are going to be exploring the human experiences of shame, the neuroscience behind it, how to identify and differentiate shame from other emotions, the impact of social media, the relationship between shame and mental health and how to heal from it.

Dr. Shawn Horn is a licensed psychologist who owns a private practice in Spokane Washington where she provides individual psychotherapy. She is also a self-help author, TEDx speaker, Host of the Inspired Living Podcast, and mental health educator on YouTube. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, she is now bringing the wisdom of the therapy room to larger audiences with her online Inspired Living School. Her mission is to equip you to remove the obstacles to your success, ignite hope and inspire wholehearted living!

Connect with Dr. Shawn!

• Website: https://www.drshawnhorn.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshawnhorn/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drshawnhorn

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week’s episode we are joined by Tiffany Yu. Tiffany is a content creator, TEDx speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning entirely disabled-run and led social enterprise that elevates disability pride. On today’s episode, we are going to hear Tiffany’s story and how her obstacles have become the greatest thing that has ever happened to her.

Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning entirely disabled-run and led social enterprise to elevate disability pride, and a content creator with 170k+ followers across platforms. She is a 3x TEDx speaker and has been named a TikTok API (Asian & Pacific Islander) Trailblazer and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy. At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father.

Tiffany has helped to invest over $160,000 in disability initiatives through the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter and the Disability Empowerment Endowed Fund at Georgetown University. She previously served on the San Francisco Mayor’s Disability Council. She has been featured in Marie Claire, the Guardian, and Forbes. She started her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and has also worked at Bloomberg and Sean Diddy Combs' REVOLT Media & TV. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a master's degree from the London School of Economics.

Connect with Tiffany!

• Website: http://tiffanyyu.com
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/imtiffanyyu
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/imtiffanyyu
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/imtiffanyyu
• TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@imtiffanyyu
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/tiffanyayu
• Clubhouse: @imtiffanyyu

Connect with Diversability!

• Website: http://mydiversability.com
• Communities:
  • Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/diversabilitycommunity
  • Leadership Collective: http://diversability.mn.co
• Facebook: http://facebook.com/diversability
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/diversability
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/diversability
• TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@diversability
• LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/diversabilitycommmunity

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @badassbasicbitch
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On this week’s episode we are joined by therapist, coach, and podcast host, Amber Benziger. As someone who has experienced anxiety herself, Amber specializes in helping women manage their anxiety and move through their feelings with radical acceptance, self love, and boundaries. Brianna and Amber talk about all things anxiety – what it is, how it shows up, tips for managing it, and some misconceptions.

Amber Benziger, MS, LPC (She/her/hers)  is a licensed psychotherapist,anxiety coach, and speaker located in southern New Jersey. She is the owner of Vitality Behavioral Health where she specializes in anxiety disorders, burnout prevention, and trauma therapy. Amber is also the creator of The Anxiety Lab, a one of a kind membership service helping women manage and cope with anxiety through education, compassion, and community.

Connect and learn more about Amber!

• Website: www.ambervsanxiety.com
• Anxiety Lab: www.theanxietylab.com 
• Instagram: @amber_vs_anxiety

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @badassbasicbitch
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On this week’s episode we have Kelly Roberts, who is the head coach and creator of the Badass Lady Gang, an inclusive running community made by women for women. Today we are going to be hearing Kelly’s story, how she started running, the making of the Badass Lady Gang community, and discussing some running tips and misconceptions.

Head coach and creator of the Badass Lady Gang, Kelly Roberts’ pre-BALG fitness routine consisted mostly of struggling through the elliptical and trying to shrink her body. It wasn’t until hitting post-college life, poised with a theatre degree, student loans, and the onset of panic, that she found running. Running forced Kelly to ditch perfectionism and stomp out fear of failure. Viral selfies from the nyc half marathon struck a chord with women who could relate to the struggle, and soon the Badass Lady Gang was born.

BALG is about enjoying life with a side of running. Kelly’s philosophy measures success by confidence gained, not pounds lost. If you aren’t having fun, it’s time to pivot. Kelly is an RRCA certified coach and has completed Dr. Stacy Sims ‘Women Are Not Small Men’ certification course helping coaches better serve their female athletes. Over the years Kelly has coached thousands of women from brand new runners to those chasing Boston marathon qualifying times, appeared on the cover of Women’s Running Magazine, joined Nike at the Women’s World Cup, and created a worldwide body image empowerment movement called the Sports Bra Squad. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Connect with Kelly!

• Kelly's Instagram: @kellykkroberts
• Badass Lady Gang Instagram: @badassladygang
• Badass Lady Gang Website: https://www.badassladygang.com/

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week’s episode we are here with Dr. Lora Shahine (Sha heen). She is a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Washington, best selling author, mom of two, and host of the Baby or Bust podcast. Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating her community about reproductive health and providing miscarriage and infertility support. During this episode, Brianna and Dr. Shahine discuss the facts and myths surrounding fertility, infertility, and miscarriages.

Lora Shahine, MD, is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN currently practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle, WA. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Shahine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed her training in medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University. 

As Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at Pacific NW Fertility, she is committed to providing excellence in patient care, teaching the next generation of women’s healthcare providers, and continuing research in the fields of fertility and recurrent miscarriage. She has published over 75 peer-reviewed research projects and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Seattle Gynecology Society, and the Babyquest Fertility Grant organization. Dr. Shahine is an accomplished author her best-selling book, 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.'

Whether through her research, books, lectures, or active social media presence Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating on reproductive health and supporting the fertility community.

Connect with Dr. Shahine!

• Learn more http://drlorashahine.com
• Connect @drlorashahine Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook
• Newletter http://drlorashahine.com/newsletter
• Baby or Bust Podcast https://link.chtbl.com/babyorbust 

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week’s episode we have clinical psychologist, Dr. Stephanie Carinia. Dr. Stephanie specializes in personality disorders, trauma, and addiction and uses her Instagram platform to educate, support, and inspire people to better understand and empower themselves. On this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Brianna unpack relationships with narcissistic and gaslighting parents and how to heal from those relationships. They discuss:

• What is narcissism? Who is a narcissist?
• How and why narcissistic behaviors develop
• Signs of narcissistic abuse in parent/ child relationships
• What is gaslighting?
• How and why people gaslight
• Signs of gaslighting in parent/ child relationships
• How these relationships affect perceptions of yourself and your adult life
• How to heal from narcissistic and gaslighting parents

As a human being & clinical psychologist Dr. Stephanie has gained experience which she wanted to share not only with her clients but with everyone out there. Things she also would have wanted to know if she hadn't been a psychologist herself. She believes this thing called Life can at times be very hard. But with each others help, we can at least make some sense of it all and support each other on our journeys.

She holds a BSc, MSc. and a post- graduate degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Amsterdam, the equivalent of a PsyD. She is a so called registered 'gezondheidszorgpsycholoog' (clinical psychologist) in the Netherlands. She is also a registered CBT, EMDR & MBT therapist, trained in Schema focused therapy and working psychodynamically.

Dr. Stephanie specialized in personality disorders, trauma and addiction. Deconstructing why we behave the way we do and helping you to understand yourself so you can reconnect to your intuition, is what makes her clock tick. That’s why she studied psychology in the first place: Why do we behave the way we behave.

Connect with Dr. Stephanie!

• Instagram: @psychologiststephanie
• Website: https://www.psychologiststephanie.com/ 

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• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week’s episode we have Erika Cruz, who is a Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Courage Driven Latina. Today we are going to hear about Erika’s journey that led her to where she is today and the relationship between confidence, courage, and finding your purpose in life. We dive into the role of Erika's culture in her career path, the evolution of Erika's purpose and passions, advice for building self-confidence, how confidence and courage contribute to finding your passion, and the dos and don'ts when trying to find your purpose.

Erika Cruz is a Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Courage Driven Latina. She helps her community align with their purpose, lead with courage, and find fulfillment. After eight years in the tech industry, Erika created a business by following her passion. As the proud daughter of Mexican Immigrants, Erika is aware of the lack of resources growing up. She is on a mission to connect others with the tools and resources to be the best they can be. Erika has been featured in the NY Times, CNN, LA Times, and she is just getting started.

Connect with Erika!

• Website: https://theerikacruz.com/
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/theerikacruz/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theerikacruz
• Podcast: Listen to Chingona Revolution everywhere podcasts are found
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  • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ch-ngona-revolution/id1615624790 
  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mK2FsCWiKUDaWGby4X7vT 

Work with Erika!

• Get on the waitlist for the next round of Courage Driven Latina: https://www.couragedrivenlatina.com/
• Apply to work with Erika 1:1: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6160b1ae63221b64f23f47f9/schedule 
• Sign up for Erika's Masterclass on February 16th:
  https://erikacruz.mykajabi.com/CDL

Connect with Brianna!

• Instagram: @mombossinaustin
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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Did you know research shows that girls with ADHD often go undiagnosed until adulthood? Boys are more likely to be diagnosed and treated at a younger age (Source: CHADD).

Listen in as Gloria and Brianna dive into ADHD in adulthood, signs and symptoms, how it shows up in different areas of our lives, and how to manage it. Having both been diagnosed with ADHD as adults, Brianna and Gloria recount their experiences with their diagnosis, triggers, time blindness, and symptom management. Gloria provides tangible tips and insights for how to manage symptoms, find strengths within yourself, use technology as a tool instead of a toy, and navigate adult life with ADHD.

Gloria is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, author, documentary producer, content creator, mental health educator, and ADHD coach. Gloria has a passion for helping Adults with ADHD live a life that works best for them, find their strengths, accept their weaknesses, and laugh a little along the way.

Connect with Gloria!
Instagram: @XadultingwithADHDX
Website: gloriajoysherrod.com
Documentary: Adulting with ADHD
Book: Adulting with ADHD: Navigating Adult Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

Connect with Brianna!
Instagram: @mombossinaustin
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademike

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On this week's episode we have the honor of hearing the story of Chief Warrant Officer Three, Ciji Evans. She has now served 20 years as an active duty soldier in the U.S. Army, completing two active combat international tours and two domestic tours. Ciji shares lessons she learned in leadership and in her current transition back to civilian life as she strives for freedom after retirement. 

Ciji Evans is from Jonesboro, Louisiana, and graduated from Jonesboro Hodge High School in 2003. She joined the United States Army at the age of seventeen and reported to Fort Jackson, SC for Basic Training one month after graduating high school. She has now served 20 years as an active duty service member. Her last tour of service was at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst where she served as Chief Warrant Officer Three with the job title, Human Resources Technician. Her tours of service have been both stateside and abroad. She has served in two active combat wars and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. She has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal and several other accolades but the reward she values the most is the strong relationships she has built with the Soldiers that she had the privilege of serving with. Leadership is a passion of hers and she believes emotional intelligence is at the forefront of any great leader. As she prepares to retire from the military she is quickly reminded she will be a Soldier for Life. She desires to continue to serve others with a special emphasis on veterans and lower-income communities. Ciji’s main goal after retirement is to enjoy FREEDOM and to be able to take more risks since her life has pivoted from surviving to thriving.

Connect with Ciji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciji-evans

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On this week's episode we have Crosby Melendi, who is a digital nomad, content creator, freelancer, coach, and location-independent traveler. Crosby shares her personal experiences becoming a digital nomad and provides advice for how to get started working remotely and solo traveling as a woman. 

Crosby has been working remotely and traveling full-time for more than 3 years, working online as a freelance social media strategist, content creator, and digital nomad coach. She began freelancing as a senior in college with zero remote work experience, and since then, she's balanced her remote career with a 2-month car camping adventure, a year backpacking Latin America and Europe, and for the last few months, road tripping the U.S. in a travel trailer – all while documenting the journey on social media.

Crosby's Instagram: @crosbygracetravels
Crosby's Website: crosbygracetravels.com
Crosby's YouTube Channel: @CrosbyGraceTravels

Brianna's Instagram: @mombossinaustin
Podcast Instagram: @badassbasicbitch