What if the things we may tend to roll our eyes at—rituals, journaling, gratitude—are actually ancient technologies for healing? AND, they are now being backed by modern science! 

In this episode, I’m joined by my new friend, bestselling author and former Comedy Central executive Tara Schuster, to talk about her new book, This Journal F*cking Works: The Science, Ritual, and Art of Journaling, and the practices that quietly but profoundly change lives. Our conversation bridges science and spirit, skepticism and surrender, as Tara shares how journaling—something she once completely dismissed—became a lifeline, a ritual, and the road back to herself.

We talk about reparenting ourselves, inner-child healing, and why grief and gratitude aren’t opposites but companions. We explore how our culture’s loss of ritual has left us overstimulated, disconnected, and dis-eased and why creating sacred pauses in your day can fundamentally change the way you experience your life.

Tara also shares how burnout, success, and self-abandonment led her back to the simplest tools—and why science now supports what intuition and our ancestors have always known.

Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

💪 [3:09] How Crying Into Wine Led to a Life-Changing Dare

📔 [5:24] The Drunk Dial: A 25th Birthday That Changed Everything

🧠 [13:19] From Comedy Central Executive to Self-Help Author

📱 [23:45] Five Years of Self-Parenting Research

🔬 [35:12] The Science is Real: Why Journaling Isn't Just "Navel Gazing"

💭 [42:18] Gratitude is a Muscle

🕯️ [59:06] Ritual vs. Habit

⭐ [1:00:10] The Stardust Truth: Why We Forget We're Miracles

❤️ [1:01:39] Design Your Delight: Finding What Actually Lights You Up

📧 [1:01:42] Journal With Tara (No Purchase Required)

🎯 [1:02:44] Journaling Club: Why Writing Together Changes Everything

LINKS

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If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt “not good enough,” questioned your worth based on your appearance, or worried about the messages we’re passing down to the next generation… this episode is for you.

In this episode of HEAL with Kelly, I’m joined by the incredible Taryn Brumfitt — award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and the force behind the global Body Image Movement. Together, we explore the beliefs we inherit, the pressures we internalize, and the quiet, exhausting battles so many of us carry in our minds and bodies. 

We talk about the subtle ways culture shapes our self-perception, how perfectionism shows up in unexpected places, why so many of us struggle to feel at home in our bodies, and what it truly means to choose compassion over criticism — for ourselves and for our kiddos.

This conversation is honest, expansive, and deeply human. It’s an invitation to rethink the stories we’ve been told, reconnect with our own inner wisdom, and begin practicing a gentler, more grounded relationship with our bodies.

Key Moments You'll Love ✨

💪[3:09] The Bodybuilding Epiphany

🪞[5:47] The Viral Photo That Changed Everything: Before & After, Reversed

✉️[9:54] 7,000 Messages That Launched a Movement

🎯[11:18] The Two Go-To's: Appreciation & Functionality Over Appearance

🧠[15:24] The Research Is Clear: Body Acceptance = Better Health Choices

📱[18:25] Block, Mute, Delete, Repeat: Taking Control of Social Media

👧[21:29] Sport Dropout Crisis: When Body Shame Sidelines Kids

🔄[26:52] Judge Less, Love More: The T-Shirt Philosophy

💔[29:59] Jason's Story: Why We Can't Judge Health by Appearance

🎁[43:36] The Mistake Practice: Teaching Kids Self-Compassion at MIT

🏃‍♀️[46:48] Friendly Arms & Marathon Legs: Reframing Body Appreciation

💡[1:00:10] The Cave Revelation: "I'm Kind of Fun to Hang Out With"

🏛️[1:05:25] Love Shack at the White House: Ditching Imposter Syndrome

🎓[1:08:47] The Mission: Getting Embrace Resources Into Schools Nationwide

LINKS

Taryn Brumfitt Website: https://tarynbrumfitt.com/

Taryn Brumfitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagemovement/

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Have you ever felt terrified of change… not just because life is shifting, but because you feel like you’re shifting with it? I know that feeling well — and this week’s conversation opened my heart and mind in such a profound way.

In this week’s episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a renowned cognitive scientist whose work sits at the intersection of identity, behavior, and human transformation. Maya is the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google, the creator and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans, and the former Senior Policy Advisor in the Obama White House. She founded and chaired the White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team and later became the first Behavioral Science

Maya’s new book, The Other Side of Change, is a stunning blend of research and storytelling. In our conversation, we explore why change can feel so destabilizing, how our brains are wired to resist uncertainty, and what happens when the identities we’ve clung to suddenly fall away. Maya shares vulnerably about losing the violin career she spent her childhood building, and later, facing the grief and identity questions that came with unexpected challenges around motherhood.

We also dive into some of the most fascinating ideas from her work — like why we mistakenly believe we’re “done changing,” how awe and moral beauty can completely redirect our lives, and a simple 5-minute practice

This conversation is honest, expansive, and full of insight. If you’re navigating transition, grieving a path that didn’t unfold, questioning your identity, or simply curious about who you’re becoming… this episode is for you.

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If you’ve ever wondered why certain moments bring you to your knees before lifting you higher than you ever imagined, this conversation is one you won’t forget. Today, I sit down with my dear friend Rhonda Byrne, creator of The Secret, whose work has reshaped how millions of us understand our thoughts, emotions, and power to create.

Rhonda’s work changed my life in the most profound ways, and I love welcoming her back for a refresher, especially as we kick off a new year and get ready to step into the abundant energy of the Fire Horse in February.

In this episode, we discuss her brand-new book, Countdown to Riches, where Rhonda reveals the wealth practices that transformed her relationship with money. She shares the exact tools she relied on during periods of intense financial pressure — practices that helped her move from scarcity and survival into trust, flow, and unfathomable abundance.

Throughout the episode, Rhonda opens up about the techniques that carried her through profound emotional challenges, including depression. She explains how she created a game that turned outgoing expenses into “incoming money,” and the miracles that followed. We also discuss how welcoming intense and all-consuming emotions can dissolve them, and why gratitude is one of the fastest ways to lift your frequency and change your life.

This episode is filled with heart, humility, honesty, and practical magic. Rhonda brings clarity to concepts we’ve all heard but may not yet fully believe and embody — and reminds us who we truly are beneath fear, conditioning, and resistance.

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Have you ever felt that your heart knows more than your mind, that quiet intuitive wisdom that guides you when logic can’t? In this week’s episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with the incredible Estelle Bingham, a fourth-generation psychic, holistic healer, spiritual teacher, and author of Manifest Your True Essence, for a conversation that goes straight to the soul.

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Have you ever wondered why challenges seem to show up right

In this week’s episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with my longtime Kabbalah teacher and dear friend, Eitan Yardeni, to explore the deeper spiritual mechanics of life. Kabbalah is ancient wisdom that has always resonated deeply with my beliefs and faith.  

Eitan, a globally respected Kabbalah teacher and Madonna’s

We also explore some of life’s hardest questions: Why do we

If you’re craving a deeper understanding of your path, if you’re navigating a challenge, or if you simply want to feel more connected to yourself and the world around you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. It’s expansive, grounding, and filled with the kind of reminders that stay

Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

✨ [0:00] The Month of Miracles & Sagittarius Energy

📚 [5:17] What is Kabbalah & 4000 Years of Ancient Wisdom

🎯 [10:34] Madonna's 29-Year Journey with Kabbalah Studies

💪 [15:03] Being a Spiritual Fighter: You Don't Have to Be Soft

😰 [22:22] The Spiritual Meaning of Anxiety & Internal Challenges

💎 [26:10] Extracting Sparks of Light from Darkness

🙏 [32:52] Trust Beyond Logic When Tragedy Strikes

🎮 [43:13] The Divine Trainer: Why We Need Great Opponents

💖 [51:37] Cultivating Self-Love & Breaking Comparison Culture

🔄 [1:02:26] Never Regret Your Past: It's All Divinely Designed

LINKS

Kabbalah’s Website: https://onehouse.kabbalah.com/

Eitan Yardeni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eitanyardeni/

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I’ve always believed that healing starts with awareness — but this conversation with Dr. Ellen Vora took that belief to a whole new level.

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We spend so much time trying not to age… but the real question isn’t how not to age — it’s how can we age well?

In this heartfelt conversation of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kerry Burnight, leading Gerontologist and author of the bestselling book Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half, to explore what it truly means to live a long, meaningful, and joy-filled life. We talk about how to expand not just your lifespan or healthspan, but your joyspan— the quality of your days, your relationships, and your inner life.

Dr. Kerry shares inspiring insights on how joy differs from happiness, why internalized ageism keeps us from thriving, and how autonomy, purpose, and connection become essential nutrients as we grow older. We also talk about what really matters at the end of life — and how to start cultivating it right now, no matter your age.

A beautiful reminder that aging isn’t something to fear—it’s a sacred invitation to grow, love, and live more fully.

Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

🌟 [0:00] The Fountain of Youth is Actually Joy

📖 [2:30] How Joy Span Was Born From Elder Abuse Work

🌱 [8:45] The Four Pillars: Grow, Connect, Adapt & Give

🍕 [15:10] The Pizza Delivery Story: Problem Solving at 90

💝 [17:15] Connection & The Five Rings of Friendship

🧠 [24:07] Adapting Through Crisis: The Brain Tumor Story

🎯 [30:05] The Power of Purpose & Giving What You Have

🔄 [39:45] Internalized Ageism & The Silver Tsunami Myth

👨‍👩‍👧 [47:26] Building Your Village & Proactive Connection

🛏️ [53:56] Autonomy vs Safety: The Hospital Bed Lesson

LINKS

Dr. Kerry Burnight’s website: https://drkerryburnight.com/

Dr. Kerry Burnight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_gerontologist/

Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half book: https://amzn.to/4o5AOqM

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stripped away every distraction —  your screens, your routines, and even your ability to see? What hidden thoughts would rise to the surface? What suppressed emotions would finally have room to move? And what would catch up to you that you have been running from, for potentially years.

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Berman, the founder of Sky Cave Retreats, which is the first darkness retreat center in the United States. Scott has spent more than 70 days in total darkness and has guided over 600 people through this profound inner journey. And after doing a darkness retreat myself, I finally understand why Sky Caves is booked out for 3 years and has a 3000-person waitlist.

Darkness itself is a threat to the nervous system. And Scott lets everyone know who signs up that their system will probably not react the way they anticipate. He shares that the only thing one needs to bring is HONESTY, and what happens to those who don’t. 

I share my experience during 4 nights and 3 days in pitch blackness and the profound breakthroughs that occurred when I stopped running from, escaping, and numbing my deepest, rawest feelings. This episode is for anyone curious about nervous system healing, the addiction to the stories that hijack our minds, or what becomes possible when you meet yourself with honesty, zero distractions, and the primordial pressure of the dark. Scott is a beautiful human who leaves us with this question before we enter the cave and turn off the lights: “What would nurture do in this moment?” The answer is usually what we should follow to create the safety in our system we are all searching for.   

This episode is for all those who are afraid of the dark and those who are afraid of the parts of themselves that may be trapped in the darkest recesses of their subconscious. Luckily, Scott has the compassion, calm, and skills to hold our hand through it all. 

Key Moments You'll Love ✨:

🌑 [0:00] Introduction & Most Surprising Reactions in the Dark

🕯️ [4:49] Scott's Biggest Fear & The Journey to Solitude

⛰️ [8:17] How Sky Cave Retreats Was Born From Personal Experience

🧘 [12:57] Why Spiritual People Often Struggle More in Darkness

💡 [17:39] The Evolution: From Trauma to Three-Day Experiences

🌊 [25:13] Darkness vs Plant Medicine: Subtle vs Peak Experiences

💔 [39:52] Kelly's Experience: Anger, Armor & The Scared Little Girl

🔥 [45:44] Discharging Rage & Finding What's Underneath

❤️ [57:19] The Zero Gravity Chair Revelation: Internal Freedom

🙏 [1:23:44] Shame, Judgment & The Permission to Be Authentic

LINKS

Sky Caves Retreat website: https://www.skycaveretreats.com/

Sky Cave Retreat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skycaveretreats/

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This week’s episode is extra special because I’m joined by my precious and precocious six-year-old daughter, Riley Grace Gores — my favorite guest of all time.

We sat down for a sweet and silly conversation about all the things that light her up — from fashion to Disneyland adventures, singing lessons, and what she dreams of being when she grows up.

We also talk about family memories, the fire that changed our lives, and what she’s learned about bravery, kindness, and joy along the way. Riley even shares her favorite and least favorite things about yours truly, her ideal superpower (it involves candy), and a favorite impersonation that she learned from a certain Dancing with the Stars host. 

It’s a tender, funny, and endearing conversation that reminded me how much wisdom and innocence lives in a child’s heart — and how healing (and awakening!) it can be to see the world through their eyes. By the way, Riley made sure I treated her like an Amex and “DO NOT leave home without her” :) .

I hope this episode brings a smile to your face and a little more light to your day.  

👗 [0:55] Riley's Fashion Journey & Isabel Marant Obsession

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