Beverly Explains It All

Okay, we’re taking October’s theme, “The Costume We Wear All Year,” behind the scenes of Hollywood!

In this Hollywood Insider episode of Beverly Explains It All, I’m chatting with my friend Ruth Wilhoit—actress, stand-in, and flying trapeze artist. Yes, flying trapeze. Because apparently working in Hollywood wasn’t enough of a circus. 😂

Ruth spent eight years as Beth Behrs’ stand-in on The Neighborhood, and we’re talking set life, the roles we play when the cameras aren’t rolling, and who we are underneath everything we’re expected to be.

How often do we put on the “I’ve got it all together” costume when we’re really just figuring it out like everybody else?

Come for the Hollywood stories. Stay for a little nudge to take off the costume, try something that scares you, and make room for more of YOU.

HOW TO FIND RUTH

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This is a fun one… especially if you’ve ever said yes and immediately thought, “Why did I just agree to that?”

In this episode of Beverly Explains It All, I sit down with Dr. Wendy O’Connor to talk about people-pleasing, wanting everyone to like us, and why saying no can feel so uncomfortable.

We get into saying no without a whole explanation, dealing with the guilt, and handling it when someone doesn’t love your answer.

If you’ve ever agreed to something just to keep everyone else happy, this episode is for you.

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You’re the strong one. The dependable one. The “don’t worry, I’ll figure it out” one. But Yo! … who’s checking on YOU?

This week on Beverly Explains It All, I’m joined by trauma-aware intuitive guide and Soul Medicine podcast host Carina Bull to talk about the costumes we wear long after Halloween. The people-pleaser. The overthinker. The “I don’t need anybody” woman who could actually use a little help. And a damn break.

We’re getting honest about the habits that helped us get through life but might now be keeping us stuck. Because being good at handling everything doesn’t mean you should have to.

If “I’m fine” is your most used lie and you don’t even know what you want for dinner because you’re too busy asking everybody else, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about who you are underneath all that.

How to reach Carina Bull!

IG: @carinabull.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healergy.mind.body 

Substack: https://carinabull.substack.com 

Podcast: Soul Medicine with Carina Bull:  https://soulmedicinewithcarina.com.au/ 

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So, what if that “no” you’re crying over is making room for something better?

For my very first Hollywood Insider episode, I’m sitting down with my friend and badass television director Kelly Park, whose credits include The Neighborhood, Family Reunion, Night Court, and Frasier.

Kelly gets real about her journey from corporate America to the director’s chair—and why you have to ask for what you want, even when the answer might be no. We talk about outgrowing old dreams, becoming your own cheerleader, and how losing out on one job opened the door for her to direct Will Trent. Rejection, protection, redirection? We’re getting into all of it.

And you know I’m nosy, so we’re also talking behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, navigating racism as Black women in the industry, and the ancestors Kelly calls on before she steps onto a set. Plus, a little peek into her hilarious show with her husband, Very Married With The Parks.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s too late to change direction, then pull up YOUR Director's chair because Kelly and I are talking about taking charge of what comes next, even if it looks nothing like what you planned.

Connect with Kelly: @kelp1031 on Instagram
Find her show: @verymarriedwiththeparks on Instagram and Very Married With The Parks on YouTube.

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What if you don’t need more hours in the day... you just need to take a closer look at the hours you already have?

I’ve been calling September the “new New Year,” and this week I’m talking with Cassie Holmes, UCLA professor and author of Happier Hour, about time, happiness, and why we keep putting off the things that matter to us. We get into time poverty, the little fresh starts we can give ourselves throughout the year, and whether doing less might actually help us feel more fulfilled.

If you’ve been saying, “I’ll get to it when I have more time,” this is the conversation for you. Y'all. Let’s get unstuck, one hour at a time.

How to Find Cassie:

Website: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiemholmes/

Book Link: www.cassiemholmes.com/happierhour

TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/VOC44gKRTI4?si=y80t3sEOyzgG99fl

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Okay, remember how I said September is the new New Year? This episode is exactly why.

I'm talking with Kettia Ming, and her story stopped me in my tracks! She built a home-based daycare into a multi-site childcare company and exited through two multimillion-dollar acquisitions. That's the part where the story is supposed to end, right? 

Except... (mic drop) it didn't. That success became the beginning of a total reckoning for her, which she gets real about in her memoir, Run the Mile You're In: One Founder's Journey Through Success, Loss and Reinvention.

We get into what happens when the thing you built stops feeling like you, how to tell perseverance apart from self-abandonment, and why your next move should be based on what's true RIGHT NOW, not how much you've already poured into the old plan.

If you're using this September to actually reset instead of waiting around for January, start here! Let's Goooo!

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Website: kettiaming.com
Instagram Handle: @kettia
www.linkedin.com/in/kettiaming

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BEIA IS BACK!  Welcome to Season 3!

In this quick premiere episode, I give you the scoop on what’s new this season and who Beverly Explains It All is really for.

This podcast is all about REINVENTION and helping women unstuck what’s stuck, discover their purpose, and make life fun again. Because yes, we’re grown and sexy… but that doesn’t mean we have everything figured out... YET.

Each month, I will tackle a new theme with a solo episode, conversations with inspiring guests, and a brand-new Hollywood spin, featuring insiders from my 20+ years working in the entertainment industry.

And I'm kicking it all off with September: The New “New” Year. Why wait until January to reset your life? We’ve still got four months left in 2026, so let’s make them freakin' count!

It’s time to reset, refocus, and maybe even reinvent ourselves a little.

New episodes every Wednesday. Let’s unstuck what’s stuck!

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In this episode of Beverly Explains It All, I’m sitting down with my childhood friend Andrea to talk about something so many of us struggle with — waiting to really live our lives. Andrea became a mom at 19 and spent years putting her dreams on pause. Now that her son is grown, she’s finally giving herself permission to live in the NOW… taking solo trips, checking off bucket list moments, and reconnecting with the fun, fearless version of herself she thought she’d lost along the way.

We get into why so many women wait, how guilt and fear keep us stuck, and why choosing to live your bucket list today can completely shift your confidence and bring so much more joy and intention into your life. Andrea shares the moment everything clicked for her, the mindset shift that changed everything, and how one small step helped her break out of routine and rediscover who she is outside of motherhood.

If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, or like you “missed your moment,” this episode is your reminder: Life is happening NOW. You don’t need permission. You just need to start.

Check Andrea out!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.mangiulli/

IG- https://www.instagram.com/v.i.mm/

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Montgomery County, MD’s only domestic violence shelter for women and children.

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Ever get home from the holidays and suddenly feel… blah? Like you were just surrounded by
family, food, travel, connection — all the things — and now you’re back in your routine
thinking, “Why does everything feel so flat?”
WELL… welcome to The Holiday Blah’s. It’s completely normal, nobody talks about it, and honestly… I’m right there with you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:
✨ Why the holidays can leave you drained instead of refreshed
✨ That emotional high-to-low crash your brain goes through after travel and family time
✨ How disrupted routines, overstimulation, and old memories sneak into your mood
✨ Simple, realistic ways to get your spark back
✨ And yes — my own little “post-Atlanta slump” moments
I’m also sharing gentle, actually-doable tools to reset your energy: micro moments of joy, grounding rituals, soft routines, and ways to ease back into life without forcing anything.

Think of this episode as your permission slip to breathe, slow down, and reconnect with you —without the pressure to suddenly “bounce back.”
If you’ve been feeling off, tired, or just not like yourself, you’re absolutely not alone… and this episode’s made for you.

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My husband Andre is back on the podcast, and today we’re catching up on everything that’s happened since his last visit. If you’re new here, I start with a quick intro — then we dive right into our summer recap: our Fiji trip, the family road trip, Andre’s model-making hobby, Pugsly joining the family, and what it was like for him to go back to school.

We talk about the moments that made this summer unforgettable, the things we learned about each other, and the traditions we want to bring into next year… along with a few things we’ll never repeat 😂

Then we shift into holiday mindset — the emotions that come up, what feels stressful, what feels meaningful, and how we’d redesign the holidays to make them actually enjoyable. We also share what helps when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected during this season.

We finish with one intentional mindset shift we each want to bring into the holidays and the new year ahead.
 It’s honest, cozy, and a fun little peek into our world. I’m glad you’re here. 💛

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