Daily Wisdom Words Podcast

Daily Wisdom Words Podcast

By Daily Wisdom Words PodcastHealth & FitnessMental Health
Download on the App Store

Daily Wisdom Words Podcast episodes

  • Episode 72: Covert Emotional Incest (1 of 2) w/ Adena Bank Lees
    Does sexual trauma have to be physical? And if not, is the long-term impact the same? We address these kind of questions and so much more in this first part of a 2-part exclusive about Covert Emotional Incest (CEI) with licensed clinical social worker and certified psychodramatist, Adena Bank Lees. Adena walks us through what exactly CEI is, why it's not as recognized as it should be and some of the most common misconceptions about it. Be sure to catch part 2 next week when we talk about what you can do if you're struggling with CEI and why there's always hope after it.
    38 min
  • Episode 71: Redefining beauty w/ Bearded Lady AKA Gennevieve Vaillancourt
    What exactly is #PCOS and Hirsutism? This week we chat with Gennevieve Valliancourt aka Bearded Lady G. Gennevieve started growing facial hair at the age of 16 and tried to hide it for many years. After many trials and tribulations, she finally decided to let it grow, embarking on a inspiring journey of self love and acceptance. Hear Gennevieve talk about how she got to that place and what she's doing now to help other women with PCOS do the same.
    27 min
  • Episode 70: Hope after sexual trauma & PTSD w/ Clara Martin
    TRIGGER WARNING: Parts of this episode might be triggering for some people. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
    Buy our producer Abuh Monday's Book:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBJHK6RS
    What happens when you go through sexual trauma & PTSD and don't get the amount of support you need? This week we're in conversation with sexual assault specialist, author & hotline counselor, Clara Martin. After retiring from the military, Clara had a very strenuous process of recovery in which she basically had to rebuild her life from scratch. Clara talks about that journey, how & why she resisted therapy for so long & how eventually, she came to find hope.
    41 min
  • Episode 69: What is real masculinity w/ Mac Scotty McGregor
    Buy our producer Abuh Monday's Book:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBJHK6RS
    Editor's Update: Our co-host Reenie O'Dea is fine now and will join us back next week.
    What does it mean to "be a man" in the 21st century? Can masculinity be defined if we exclude any reference to body parts? This week we chat with transgender author, activist and founder of the program Positive Masculinity Mac Scotty McGregor. Mac talks about what masculinity has represented for so long and ideally, what it should represent. The conversation also delves into gender stereotypes that can be toxic and how we can each do our part to end that. Mac also shares a little bit about his background and how and why he came to have the ideologies he represents today.
    36 min
  • Episode 68: Personalizing health and fitness w/ Lindsey House, R.D.
    Buy Producer Abuh Monday's Book:
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBJHK6RS
    Confused by the polarizing nature of articles about health & fitness? What's really good for you & what's not? This week we chat with author, podcaster, registered nutritionist & accountability coach Lindsey House, R.D. Lindsey shares some advice on how to filter out information that may not personally work for you. She also talks about why individualizing every piece of advice is advantageous & why it's better to start with the basics & fine-tune as you go rather than at the beginning.
    39 min
  • Episode 67: The Power of Writing, Solitude & Self-Love w/ Shelby Leigh

    Ever been low on confidence? Do you often compare yourself with others? Can solitude be a good thing? This week we chat with author, self-love advocate & fellow podcaster Shelby Leigh about all of those subjects & much more. Shelby shares her story about when she got anxiety & how writing helped her heal. She also shares tips for anyone listening or watching of how to overcome FOMO & be more comfortable with yourself & your accomplishments.

    28 min
  • Episode 66: Solving the Problem of Problem Solving w/ Sarah K. Ramsey

    Got a problem? No problem! This week we welcome back bestselling author, podcaster & life coach Sarah K. Ramsey. Sarah has a new book out called "Problem Solved." She talks about the hurdles she faced writing the book and offers tips on how to change your mindset if you're stuck in a dilemma (or two). She talks extensively about the spaghetti-waffle thinking concept and also offers a life hack if you're in a catch-22 situation.

    41 min
  • Episode 65: Weeding Out the BS of Mental Health & Social Media w/ Dr. Mac

    Picture this. You're struggling with mental health issues & decide to look online for more info. Confused about what you find (or lack thereof)? This week we're joined by Dr. Mac, psychologist & host of the very popular podcast, Revealing The Ivory Tower. Dr. Mac talks about the love-hate relationship between mental health & social media. She explains what signs to look for while doing your research & what kind of B.S. to weed out.

    37 min
  • Episode 64: Guilty or Innocent? Forensic psychology w/ Dr. John Delatorre
    How do you know if a criminal is lying? Why are polygraphs not admissable in court? This week we're in conversation with licensed psychologist and expert in forensics, Dr. John Delatorre. Dr. Delatorre talks in-depth about how exactly assessments of criminals are conducted, what signs do psychologists look for and how or why they might be fooled every once in a while. He also talks about what needs to be done to give children a psychologically healthy upbringing that might greatly reduce criminal activities when they're older.
    42 min
  • Episode 63: All about anxiety w/ Lucy J Smith
    Imagine finding out that you're struggling with something when you're in a supermarket and have a severe panic attack. That's what happened to today's guest, mental health advocate, author and podcaster Lucy J. Smith. Lucy tells her story about finding out she had anxiety, how she eventually sought out help and what she does these days if she feels triggered. Lucy also talks about why it's crucial to find out what kind of treatment works for someone individually.
    Lucy is also offering an exclusive gift for you, the audience. Go to her website, https://lucyjsmith.com, pick a product and use the code wisdom to get it free!
    32 min

About Daily Wisdom Words Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Let's help you maintain a healthy mind. Welcome!