hpy hour

In this episode of HPY Hour, our founder @anuragagarwalla sits down with Madlen Pashinian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Glendale, California.

With deep expertise in trauma, relationship dynamics, and emotional healing, Madlen offers a compassionate and clinical lens into some of today’s most complex relational challenges. Together, they explore the realities of being in a relationship with a narcissist—how to recognize the signs, the psychological impact of narcissistic abuse, and the path toward healing and self-recovery.

Madlen also sheds light on the intersection of domestic violence and emotional manipulation, offering grounded advice for those seeking clarity, support, or a way forward.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating difficult relationships, working through trauma, or simply wanting to understand the psychology behind toxic dynamics.

🎧 Tune in now to hear Madlen Pashinian’s powerful insights on relationships, resilience, and reclaiming your sense of self. #HPYHour #MentalHealthAwareness #NarcissisticAbuse #TherapyTalk #MadlenPashinian #RelationshipsMatter #EmotionalHealing #DomesticViolenceAwareness

In this episode of HPY Hour, our founder @anuragagarwalla sits down with Hannah Maxson (@talktothe_han), a marketing strategist and wellness advocate currently leading initiatives at Centered Health.

With years of experience in content, branding, and campaign development, Hannah brings a thoughtful and strategic lens to her work—fusing creativity with care in everything she does.

We dive into her journey from digital strategy to wellness advocacy, and how she’s using her platform to spark meaningful conversations around mental health, intention, and sustainable growth in the marketing world.

From building campaigns that resonate to setting boundaries that support longevity, Hannah shares how creatives and brands alike can navigate fast-paced environments with clarity, intention, and impact.

Whether you’re building a brand, managing a team, or finding your voice in the digital space, this episode offers powerful insight into creating with heart and leading with intention.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how Hannah Maxson is reshaping modern marketing through connection, strategy, and purpose.

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Healing and Transformation Through Therapy with Dominique Hamler In this powerful episode of HPY Hour, we sit down with Dominique Hamler, RN, MSN, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Outpatient Center (LAOP) and Founder of Counseling in Color LA. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Dominique brings her expertise in trauma-informed care and emotional healing to the conversation.

We explore how the structure of therapy, combining science and soul, can help regulate the nervous system, restore emotional safety, and foster resilience. Dominique shares her insights on the difference between post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth, and why setting boundaries is a key part of healing — not as barriers, but as bridges to deeper self-trust.

Whether you're healing from trauma, supporting someone through their recovery, or looking to deepen your understanding of intentional therapy, this episode offers powerful tools for transformation. 🎧

Listen now and start your journey toward healing with Dominique Hamler. #HPYHour #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #DominiqueHamler #TherapyWithPurpose #Boundaries #Resilience

What does it mean to truly heal after trauma — not just survive, but grow?In this powerful episode of HPY Hour, we sit down with therapist and somatic practitioner Aisha Ishtiaq, LMFT, to explore the deep connections between the body, trauma, and transformation. We unpack the difference between post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth, and how somatic tools can help you regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and move toward emotional safety.

We also dive into how to set and hold boundaries that honor your healing, and why boundaries aren’t walls — they’re bridges to self-trust and resilience.Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking to understand yourself more deeply, this conversation is a roadmap to healing with intention.

Key Takeaways:

• What somatic healing looks like in practice

• The real difference between PTS and PTG

• How boundaries shape your emotional landscape

Listen now and reclaim your healing journey.#HPYHour #MentalHealthMatters #SomaticTherapy #PostTraumaticGrowth #Boundaries #HealingJourney #AishaIshtiaq #TraumaRecovery

In this powerful episode of hpy hour, we sit down with Ektha Aggarwal, licensed psychotherapist and founder of Shakti Therapy & Healing Services and Jiva Mental Health. Based in Los Angeles, Ektha is a passionate advocate for South Asian mental health, creating safe, culturally sensitive spaces for healing and self-discovery.

Together, we explore the unique challenges faced by first-generation individuals—especially navigating cultural expectations around success, family, and identity. Ektha shares how she blends evidence-based therapy with holistic healing, and how she empowers clients to break generational patterns, set boundaries, and reconnect with their authentic selves.

Whether you’re facing identity confusion, cultural pressure, or carrying unspoken intergenerational burdens, this episode offers both understanding and tools for transformation.

Tune in and learn how reclaiming your inner Shakti can be the first step toward healing.Listen now on Spotify or YouTube, and don’t forget to share with someone who needs to hear this.

In this heartfelt episode, our founder Anurag sits down with Payal—known online as @payalforstyle—to talk about her mental health journey, her powerful road to sobriety and the deep intention she brings to parenting her two sons.

Payal shares the moment she decided to shift her relationship with alcohol, what inspired her to speak openly about it, and how living more consciously has shaped her as a mother, creator, and woman.

Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation about self-awareness, voicing your values and and finding strength in vulnerability.

In this episode, Meera sits down with Anna Laifer, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) who helps leaders show up as their true selves. Anna’s journey spans from a playful, energetic childhood surrounded by high-performance athletes to a corporate career at Korn Ferry and LinkedIn, leading to her own coaching practice in 2021.

Anna shares how her intuitive, curious approach meets clients where they are, creating spaces for growth and connection. Learn how she balances a thriving career with joyful living—from hosting gatherings to exploring nature.

Visit Anna's website at Annalaifer.com

🧠 Tune in for insights on building self-trust and leading authentically!

🎭 Can creativity unlock deeper healing?

In episode 1 of hpy hour, Tess sits down with Danielle Levanas, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Drama Therapist, and Relationship Coach, to explore the transformative power of drama therapy in mental health and personal growth.

Danielle shares how storytelling, role-play, and creative expression can help clients process emotions, build self-awareness, and navigate relationships with greater clarity. We also discuss some concrete frameworks including Karpman’s drama triangle, which helps us understand our role in unhealthy communication dynamics.

If you're curious about integrating more creativity into your practice—or just want a fresh perspective on healing—this episode is for you.

🔗 Listen now and discover how creative arts can unlock new pathways to transformation.

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