In this episode of Picking Daisies, Mary sits down with Elise—therapist, life coach, and founder of Be Bloomed—to talk about the parts of life we usually keep tucked away. From chronic health struggles and layered grief to the fine line between intuition and anxiety, this conversation is a deep dive into healing, honesty, and showing up as your full self.

Elise opens up about how her own challenges led her to support others through therapy and coaching. Mary shares her experience navigating family dynamics, motherhood, and what it means to keep growing even when life feels heavy. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and authenticity aren’t just helpful—they’re healing.

If you're someone who’s ever felt too much, too broken, or just tired of pretending everything’s fine—this episode is for you.

💛 Want to work with Elise? She’s offering Picking Daisies listeners 15% off a single support session with code DAISY at bebloomed.co.

🪻 Follow Elise on Instagram: @elise__dean

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