Loving others well starts with loving yourself well, which is something that Laura Fooks-- co-founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of Light Speaks Loudest-- works to communicate to girls everywhere. Through her own journey as a self-proclaimed "recovering perfectionist", she knows how important it is for us to have grace for ourselves, so that we can have grace for others. In this episode, we discuss:Overcoming self-doubtAddressing root issues that impact self-worthLetting go of exter...

How do systems of injustice hold women back? How does messaging surrounding gender roles impact women everywhere, from sex trafficking to situations of perceived privilege? How can we empower women and raise our voices, rather than being complicit in these issues? Meghan Tschanz, former missionary and author of "Women Rising: Learning to Listen, Reclaiming our Voice", dives into all of these questions in her new book. We discuss these topics in this episode, along with:Breaking har...

What is "healthy" anxiety and when does it become unhealthy? How do you manage anxiety during transitional times? How can we navigate "re-entry" anxiety as public spaces and social gatherings begin to re-open?Doctor Lauren Cook discusses all of these things in this episode. Lauren is a therapist, career coach, speaker and author, who specializes in helping individuals move through seasons and transitions. During this episode, we also discuss:Tips to manage anxietyHow to find nuance of e...

Fighting feelings of depression, sadness, or grief? Unsure how to manage the trauma of the pandemic? Feeling caught in the "comparison game" of social media? Dr. Peace Amadi gives practical advice about how to navigate these issues that so many of us are facing today, as well as the science and psychology behind all of it. Peace Amadi is a psychology professor, mental health expert, coach, speaker, and author of the new book, "Why Do I Feel Like This? Understand Your Difficult Emotions a...

Human trafficking is happening rampantly in the U.S. and all over the world. Ann Marie Jones and Carol Metzker co-authored the book, “A Shield Against the Monster: Protecting Children from Human Trafficking”, which Lauren Harris and I have had the pleasure of developing into a film. Ann Marie is a survivor of sex trafficking and today she helps women recover from the life she once endured. She is a peer recovery specialist at Dawn’s Place, which is a residence in Philly for female ...

Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor, speaker and author. She also reaches millions of people and helps them attain healthy relationships through her blog, "True Love Dates", and her podcast, The Love + Relationships Podcast. Her brand new book "Are You Really Ok?" is out everywhere, which we discuss during this episode. Our conversation today includes: - What is emotional health? - The danger in neglecting our emotions - How to assess our emotional health - ...

Dr. Megan Johnson is a licensed psychologist, therapist, and educator based in Los Angeles. She is the co-founder of Woven Together Trauma Therapy, which is an online platform designed for individuals to learn more about trauma and how to heal, as well as Traumastery, a virtual healing collective.In this episode, we discuss:- How do “attachment styles” impact our relationships?- What is codependency?- How to release mental health stigmas- What is the source of burn out? How can we combat it?-...

Hope Moquin is a life coach, conference speaker, author of The Second Table and founder of Becoming Better. She has an incredible story and her mission is to help others use what they’ve experienced for good and commit to becoming better in every area of their lives. In this episode, we discuss:Progress over perfectionLetting go of victim mindsetStarting small with what you haveCreating connection + communityHow to endure seasons of waiting + hardshipHow to cut out toxic relationshipsDealing ...

Elizabeth Quiroz is a human trafficking survivor, advocate, and founder of Redemption House, a non-profit organization that helps human trafficking victims. Through her courage, bravery, and vulnerability, we discuss how human trafficking is happening in our backyards and how we can help fight this injustice. We also discuss: - Signs + red flags of human trafficking - The different ways trafficking happens - How flawed systems allow victims to "fall through the cracks"- What t...

Brittney Moses is an LA-based content creator, blogger, and the host of The Faith & Mental Wellness Podcast. She studies and researches Psychology at UCLA, and she is passionate about discussing where faith, holistic mental health, and wellness all intersect. She does such a wonderful job of reducing stigma around these topics, in a way that is informed and empowering. In this episode we discuss:- Mental + emotional health- How intentional living impacts the brain- Responding vs reacting-...