Courageous Wellness

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Courageous Wellness episodes

June 11, 2025 Raising Calm Kids in A World of Worry with Ashley Graber and Maria Evans
Today, we sit down with nationally recognized parent coaches and psychotherapists Ashley Graber and Maria Evans, authors of the new book: ‘RAISING CALM KIDS IN A WORLD OF WORRY.’ This book equips parents of
children ages 6-12 with easy-to-use, science-backed, concrete tools to ease their kids’ anxieties. Graber and Evans have been featured in Washington Post, National Geographic, Thrive Global, Goop, Mindbodygreen, and BuzzFeed. As educators, they’ve taught empirically-backed psychotherapist tools at conferences and through virtual workshops. With their decades of
experience in the field, they both know how invaluable parent coaching,
psychotherapy, and supportive networks are for equipping parents to deal
with their children’s anxieties. Anyone with kids can pick up this book and not only learn applicable practices and strategies, but also hear anecdotes from all types of parents – and know that wherever they may be in their parenting journey, they are not alone. Through working with thousands of parents and children, Ashley & Maria, have zoned in on the five key practices that consistently reduce worry—both in the moment and over the long run – which we discuss in detail today, including their “SAFER” parenting model.
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1 hr 9 min
June 04, 2025 Riana Malia Talks The Quantum Pattern Protocol, Divorce, & Deep Transformation
Riana Malia is an accomplished transformation coach with over 20 years of experience in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming, Quantum Time Release, and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. She is dedicated to helping women, primarily in their 40s and beyond, overcome obstacles and truly live their best lives, whether that means finding their true love or reaching new career highs. Having gone through a divorce, a failed business, and several broken promises from family, Riana craved a stable life for herself and her daughter. Now as a teacher and coach, she has helped hundreds of successful, ambitious women get unstuck in repetitive and negative thought patterns, heal from trauma, and create lives and relationships they truly love. To learn more about the Quantum Pattern Protocol, you can visit rianamalia.com

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1 hr 5 min
May 28, 2025 Breaking Free of “The Good Daughter Syndrome” with Author and Therapist, Katherine Fabrizio
Today, we have a conversation with KATHERINE FABRIZIO, psychotherapist and author of ‘ THE GOOD DAUGHTER SYNDROME: Help for Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Role of the Good Daughter,’ a book about generational trauma that lies at the intersection of good girl conditioning and difficult mothers. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical practice and her own deeply personal journey, Katherine is dedicated to helping daughters reclaim their identity and live their lives free from the invisible chains of their mother’s expectations.
For many women, the mother-daughter bond is complicated by feelings of guilt, shame, and an intrinsic sense of duty. Katherine’s expertise reveals how these dynamics often force daughters into the “Good Daughter” role, in which they’re always focused on pleasing and never prioritize their own needs. This role, while seemingly noble, can lead to anxiety, depression, and a profound loss of self-regard. By blending clinical knowledge with her own story of breaking free from the expectations of a difficult mother, Katherine offers a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and empowerment that emboldens good daughters to reclaim their lost sense of self and become their own woman.
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1 hr 7 min
May 21, 2025 Eamon Dolan Talks “The Power of Parting,” The False Idol of Family, and The Spectrum in Estrangement
Today, we sit down with Eamon Dolan, author of the new book: THE POWER OF PARTING released in April, to demonstrate why adults choosing to break up with toxic relatives may be the only moral solution for those enmeshed in unhealthy or abusive family dynamics. It’s a deeply personal, poignant piece that debunks cultural messages and social taboos informing our collective bias towards reconciliation; speaks to the phenomenon’s growing prevalence in society (estimated to affect up to 50% of the population) and destigmatizes estrangement for abuse survivors seeking to break the cycle of abuse.
The Power of Parting has already racked up impressive acclaim as a well-researched, practical guidebook that positions estrangement as an empowering solution for abuse survivors seeking to escape cycles of trauma. On this episode, we discuss the four types of abuse, the spectrum of
estrangement, the myth of the false idol of family, Eamon’s powerful own personal journey to parting with his own mother, his beautiful life now with his wife and child, and leave listeners with feelings of hope for anyone who may be in a similar cycle. Enjoy the episode.

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1 hr 6 min
May 14, 2025 Britt Frank on Parts Work, IFS and Her New Book, ‘Align Your Mind’
Today, we welcome author and neuro-psychotherapist Britt Frank. Her new book, ALIGN YOUR MIND: Tame Your Inner Critic and Make Peace with Your Shadow Using the Power of Parts Work was released yesterday on May 13th. This engaging and practical book offers a deep dive into the inner workings of your mind, helping you tame anxiety, heal trauma, and overcome self-doubt by befriending and harmonizing the multiple voices within you. Through Parts Work and the latest research on Internal Family Systems, Britt presents a clear road map to finding peace, confidence, and a deeper understanding of one’s true self. What sets her work apart from other resources on this popular concept is she goes beyond the
buzzwords to create an in-depth resource that is accessible and beautifully breaks down the theoretical foundation of Parts Work so that anyone can gain true understanding. Her own personal experiences with toxic relationships, burnout, and other harmful habits means she understands the lived experience – and today's episode offers really comprehensive tips and tools on the power of parts work. She also explains what exactly Parts work is, how to use it, and how you can start working with your parts and supporting them today. Enjoy the episode.

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57 min
May 07, 2025 Author, Speaker & Creative Guide, Aime McNee, Talks: “We Need Your Art,” A Revolutionary Reprogramming of Everything We’ve Been Taught About Creativity & Navigating our “Shame Stories”
Today Aly sits down with Amie McNee, author of the new book: WE NEED YOUR ART: Stop Messing Around and Make Something, a powerful manifesto for artists of all kinds. Amie is the creator behind the popular Instagram account Inspired To Write, which has amassed over 440k loyal community members. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, Amie’s guidance will help you overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism to build a sustainable creative practice.

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1 hr 9 min
April 30, 2025 Carrie Berk Discusses Mindfire, Mental Health, and The Misconceptions of OCD
Carrier Berk is a Journalist, influencer, author, actor, activist, and at just 22 years old, she has a life’s worth of accomplishments under her belt. She is a verified content creator across several social media channels with a combined monthly engagement of more than 100M. Carrie has collaborated with top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands including Netflix, HBO Max, Walt Disney World, and Pixar, among many others. She has also been profiled in publications including: The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and New York Daily News. Her solo debut book, My Real-Life Rom-Com, was released on September 19, 2023 and became a Barnes & Noble bestseller within 24 hours of its pre-order launch and peaked at #1 in
Amazon’s Dating & Intimacy category.
Her next solo book, Mindfire, will be available on May 13, 2025 – and is a raw and vulnerable exploration into the parts of being in your twenties that aren’t always pretty. Berk, who was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and OCD at eighteen, and in Mindfire, shares intimate diary entries that unveil what it’s like learning to cope with her mental health in her adulting era. What do you do when panic strikes unexpectedly? Or when you’re plagued with intrusive thoughts on vacation? How about when you lose someone for the first time? Anxiety can make you question your core beliefs and leave you more confused than ever. Berk shows how there is hope, happiness, and strength to be found in forging your path forward. Mindfire is a road map for anyone who has ever struggled with mental health—and felt alone. Packed with real-life therapy definitions and self-care suggestions, Mindfire shows how you can level up and learn to love yourself—anxiety and all.We have a really incredible conversation with Carrie on her life, mental health journey, and the misconceptions of OCD and anxiety. We do want to quickly offer a trigger warning, that this conversation does include discussion of suicidal ideation and thoughts of self harm. If this isn’t supportive of your current journey, please tune back next week. We appreciate Carrie for her vulnerability and know you will love this episode as much has we did. Carrie’s book Mindfire will be released on May 13th and is available now for pre-order.
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57 min
April 23, 2025 NYT Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson, Shares Her Love Story, Talks How “Not To Sweat the Small Stuff,” Facing Grief and Navigating “The Big Stuff.”
Today we welcome Kristine Carlson, co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff books. The newest edition to the series, is DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF EVERY DAY: 365 Simple Ways to Live a Life You Love. Kristine Carlson and her late husband, Bestselling author Dr. Richard Carlson, taught millions of people how to let go of the anxieties, upsets, and fears that can derail your day and instead focus on what really matters.

Kristine shares the powerful love story shared between her and her late husband and co-author, his sudden passing, navigating loss, grief – and a Lifetime movie (inspired by her family story), starring Heather Locklear. Kristine’s mission is to help women reclaim their identity and live their next chapter with renewed joy, gratitude, and purpose in the midst of life-altering change. Regardless of your age, this is a really powerful episode about how not to sweat the small stuff and navigate the big stuff.

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1 hr 9 min
April 16, 2025 Aly & Erica Do a Catch-up and Discuss Pregnancy Body Dismorphia, Erica’s Love for Meghan Markle, & Not Getting Medical Advice From Your Algorithm
This week on the show Aly and Erica sit down for a catch-up with each other. The hosts discuss:
-body dysmorphia in pregnancy
-Erica’s love for pop culture and Meghan Markle
-Wellness Astrology Updates
-Nutrition Coaching Updates
-Not Taking Medical Advice From Your Algorithm

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45 min
April 09, 2025 Carleigh Ferrante of @MostlyDating Talks Dating Rules, Apps, Dating in Your 30s, & Questions to Discover Aligned Values
This week on the podcast, Erica sits down with Carleigh Ferrante of Most Dating. Carleigh is a writer, creator, and the host of Mostly Dating, a podcast about the intersection of dating and relationships with all other areas of your life (wellness, self-care, family, career, etc.) Known for her direct-yet-approachable advice, Carleigh creates content centered on all stages of dating, with actionable tips to help you find and develop the most aligned relationship.

Today we talk: Dating Rules, Apps, Dating in Your 30s, Questions to Discover Aligned Values, Being the “Single” One, and what to do if your values do not align.

Listen to Erica Talk All Things Astrology & Relationships on The MostlyDating Podcast Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-dating/id1511213974?i=1000701568634

Listen to Carleigh’s First Episode (with Mia of Mostly Balnced!) on the Courageous Wellness Podcast from February 2023:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mia-and-carleigh-hosts-of-the-mostly-balanced/id1395464655?i=1000599706726

11 Questions to Ask on A Date to Learn Their Values:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DB36WzMJDQy/?igsh=MTVhdzJteHhhYzdv

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1 hr 8 min

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Courageous Wellness is a platform to interview diverse people about their personal journeys in health and wellness. From physical wellness, to emotional and spiritual, we hear courageous stories. We…