Emmy's mission is to help trauma survivors who are stuck in cycles of shame, fear, and self-sabotage break out of the boxes that trauma put them in and find wholeness, joy, and radical self-acceptance.

In this episode we chat about relationships, the power of self love, and practical tips to begin healing and moving on.

Legendary voice actor Matt Hill joins us for a chat about his tenure as Edd in the popular Cartoon Network shows Ed, Edd & Eddy. He shares some of his favorite memories in the recording studio, his trip at 11 years old to a casting director's office, and his thoughts on the future.

Matt Hill also answers Google's most search question ' Where is the cast of Ed, Edd & Eddy now?'

Katie Horwitch is a writer, speaker, mindset coach, and activist. She is the founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk, a platform that gives women tips, tools, motivation, and inspiration to move forward fearlessly in their lives by shifting their negative self-talk patterns. She’s been featured on outlets like The Cut, Brides, mindbodygreen, and Livestrong, and has been praised by CNN as a “woman empowering others around the world.”

We speak about mindset, self-confidence, and the power of self-talk. Is self-talk something that can benefit our daily lives? How important is confidence in today's world and lastly what can we achieve by living our life instead of chasing this idea of 'best life'

All that and more on this episode.

Relationships can be hard especially in a time where we are coming out of isolation, there is no manual or rule book for falling in love... but there is help. 

I reached out to popular dating coach Lion to give us some perspective about these tricky times. We dive into boundaries in relationships, happiness, and self-love.

Our hope for this episode is that you take away some key insights to apply to your daily life.

Licensed therapist and mental health writer Dr. Kathleen Smith offers a smart, practical antidote to our anxiety-ridden times in this episode.

This episode will inspire you to confront your anxious self, take charge of your anxiety, and increase your own capacity to choose how you respond to it. Comprised of short chapters containing anecdotal examples from Smith's work with her clients, in addition to engaging, actionable exercises for readers, Everything Isn't Terrible will give anyone suffering from anxiety all the tools they need to finally...calm...down.

Superheros have had a huge impact on us these past few years with big movies like the Avengers and the Justice League many lovers of this genre are avid followers and creates hype around these beloved superheroes.

As a kid, I love reading comic books more so than school books, so it wasn't an absolute privilege and honor to sit down with Kaare Andrews legendary comic book creator for Marve. We speak about his love for creating archetypes, directing movies, and spending time with his family.

There's a lot to be learned from this conversation with Kaare but ultimately speaking to him has made me realize the passion he has for his creativity and I hope it fuels or reignites yours. 

I am saying Howzit to the incredible Ariane Sherine who is an award-winning tv writer for BBC, author, and musician.

In this conversation, we chat about her popular book Talk yourself better a confusing person's guide to therapy. Now Ariane has faced so many challenges in her life but through it all, she remained resilient because she knew the kind of happiness she wanted.

We get into her previous relationships and how you can learn from them, moving on from the family drama, and her love for her craft and daughter.

About the book:

Talk Yourself Better cuts through the confusion when it comes to choosing a therapist. Exploring all the different kinds of therapy available, Ariane Sherine offers an entertaining insight into each type, including interviews with celebrities, writers, and therapists themselves to help make taking that first step a whole lot easier.

Today I am joined by Dr. Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D.

She is the author of 5 books, all of which have received awards and 5-star ratings from her readers. These include her most famous book, When It’s Never About You, and her new book, Anxious for Answers. She’s a regular contributor to Psychology Today, with dedicated readers numbering in the millions. Her books and therapy practice are fueled by a passion for helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

We talk about her book Anxious for Answers: The surprising truth about anxiety, and how you can master it for good!

Anxiety is a serious challenge for many--perhaps you. But, sadly, the misconceptions about anxiety, i.e., it's a "sickness" within an individual -- only exacerbates a tough ongoing challenge for those who wrestle with it.

But, a refreshing new understanding of anxiety offers the possibility of profound and positive changes for those willing to invest the time.

"Anxious for Answers", by psychotherapist "Dr. Ilene" S. Cohen, focuses on chronic anxiety (i.e., when you're constantly anxious for no obvious reason). Cohen's years of clinical practice with countless people revealed the importance of putting anxiety in its context. When you see anxiety as a "disorder," it's out of context. It's something within just you that needs to be fixed.

Mishqah Parthiephal is in the studio today and we talk about her career on and off-screen upcoming projects and more.

Mishqah is getting ready to appear on our screens again for the 3rd installment of The Kandasamys Franchise but we spoke about her career and the movies/series she has done leading up to this point. Mishqah also wrote and directed a short film called Fruitful Emissions which is currently on Showmax and played at the Pan African Art & Film Festival.

BONUS EPISODE

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In this episode we are trying something different, our Playlyst Originals The Basic Bitch Podcast & Just Watch me say Howzit to each other.

They talk about their journeys and how they were inspired to start global podcasts charting in more than 20 countries every week. 

Our hope is that their journeys inspire you to take yours.