Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinically Certified Hypnotherapist Kaylie Rodriguez joined Alec for an interview. She joined LTIO all the way from Calgary, a city in the western Canadian province of Alberta. Kaylie talked a bit about her prior 14 years in the field of psychology while also explaining in great depth what "Hypnotherapy" entails. She also shared light on emotional health and the importance of living a holistically healthy life. The two discussed codependency in relationships in great detail, and also how a healthy relationship should look. Kaylie Rodriguez runs her own practice "YYC Psychology" and you can find more information about her practice or contact her directly through her website https://www.yycpsychology.com/.

On this episode of the "Addictions" podcast Bonnie LaPorta discusses life's two most deadliest twins "sugar and salt". These two substances can wreak havoc on our lives. A sugar addiction is just as harmful to the body as any substance or alcohol. She lists ways to identify hidden salt and sugar in foods we commonly eat. Make no mistake sugar and salt addiction is commonly minimized but dangerous. Here is a safe number that you can call if you feel like you need help with addiction 1-800-662-4357.

For this episode of the Let's Talk It Out podcast Alec was joined by Felicia Bullock for a live interview. Felicia talked about the stress and work that goes into running for a political position. She also talked about the importance and difficulty of marriage for today's generation. Lastly Felicia shared her story of pregnancy and her postpartum experience.

On this episode of the "Addictions" podcast Bonnie LaPorta does a deep dive into food addiction. She gives signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments for this addiction. Food addiction often goes undetected and has adverse effects on the addicts life. She teaches the truth and the appropiate coping mechanisms for the deeper issues lying beneath the surface of food addiction. Help is available in therapy and 12 step groups in your community. Here is a safe number that you can call if you feel like you need help with addiction 1-800-662-4357.

For the first time since October 2019, the Let's Talk It Out podcast went live with a chatroom!! Certified Professional Life Coach, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, and Published Author Celicia Shand joined Alec for an interview. She discussed details about toxic relationships, addiction, and the narcissist & empath connection. Alec also asked her questions regarding her new book "At The End Of The Day, It's Me. Overcoming The Addiction To Toxic Relationships." Celicia included some gems on healing and incorporating self-love into your daily lifestyle. You can find Celicia's book "At The End Of The Day, It's Me. Overcoming The Addiction To Toxic Relationships." on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/dp/1653313560/?fbclid=IwAR0mAmL-FRSOgVFzDt4hyZKtiTxAMlXb-BsQGmmpAXK-kRD6-PDgxdY2j-M

On this episode of the "Addictions" podcast a new element is introduced. Every week new questions that are submitted about the lessons taught will be read to Bonnie LaPorta for her feedback. The main lesson started off with the correlation of shopping addiction to lead into alcohol and substance abuse. The disease of addiction has many forms but affects the brain the same way. The lesson also dove into the progression of the stages of addiction and how to identify use, abuse, and full blown addiction. Here is a safe number that you can call if you feel like you need help with addiction 1-800-662-4357.

This week on the Addictions podcast Bonnie LaPorta discussed healthy relationships and the four types of love. To commermorate Valentine's Day, she started off explaining how to identify real love versus counterfeit love. Afterwards she listed the ten characteristics of a healthy relationship. She expounded upon last week's episode which consisted of and addiction to unhealthy relationships. Here is a safe number that you can call if you feel like you need help with addiction 1-800-662-4357.

Today marks the 1 year anniversary of the launch of the platform! To celebrate this special day Alec invited Max DeLashmutt on as a guest. Max was the very first guest on the platform! The two had an organic conversation about this past year and the growth in each others lives. Max is still teaching math in Vietnam but is about to make a big change in his life. The Let's Talk It Out platform is now recognized as an official business in the state of Illinois. Lastly Max and Alec shared insight on how being told to "man up" or keep from expressing feelings causes men to grow up and be more inclined to anger as a primary emotion.

This week on the Addictions podcast Bonnie LaPorta talked about Love Addiction Vs. Healthy Love. During this Valentine's Day season a lot of feelings of love and rejection are magnified. She shared the 5 root causes that hinder people from receiving love properly. Bonnie also listed 40 questions that will help you identify if Love Addiction plagues your life. Here is a safe number that you can call if you feel like you need help with addiction 1-800-662-4357.

Holistic Therapist and owner of her own practice Amari Jackson sat down with Alec for an interview. The conversation started with Amari sharing her views on therapy and how her approach is a little different than traditional mental health therapy. She also shared certain myths about therapy and therapists and the actual facts behind the practice. Lastly the two discussed Imposter Syndrome and the ways it relates to Psychology today. If you are looking into finding a therapist for yourself or someone you care about here are some websites that should accomodate you. www.therapyforblackgirls.com www.psychologytoday.com www.growingboundlessly.com