No Approval Needed

No Approval Needed

By Brooke WiseEducationSelf-Improvement
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No Approval Needed episodes

  • Erin Falconer- Author- "How To Break Up With Your Friends- Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships"

    Erin Falconer is an author, associate therapist, speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster, mom and Canadian living in Los Angeles- and that’s just naming a few of the things Erin does!

    Erin has written 3 books, most recently released is “How To Break Up With Your Friends- Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships”

    I discovered Erin by listening to her episode with Maria Menounos on Better Together and knew I had to have a conversation with her! Her book, “How To Break Up With Your Friends- Finding Meaning, Connection, and Boundaries in Modern Friendships is about Creating space for meaningful connections and set healthy boundaries with this much-needed guide to modern-day friendship.


    Erin’s Instagram: @erinfalconer

    Website: https://erinfalconer.com/

    Link to Erin’s new book “How To Break Up With Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection and Boundaries in Modern Friendships” : https://www.amazon.com/How-Break-Your-Friends-Friendships-ebook/dp/B096NH11Z3


    50 min
  • Dr. Jennifer Jansen on Understanding Our Ego's Role in Parenting

    Welcome to Season TWO!

    Dr. Jennifer Jansen is a clinical psychologist primarily working with children. We had the opportunity to have a conversation around how our egos can come into play when we are parenting and how awareness is key. 

    Dr. Jansen is passionate about working with individuals of all ages on cognitive, behavioral, and emotional factors to promote overall health. She has special interest in the relationship between sleep and anxiety and was recognized with an award from the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine for her dissertation project on the role of sleep in anxiety intervention. She has also published several book chapters and scientific journal articles. Jennifer has worked across a variety of clinical settings including an academic medical center, residential and day-treatment program, and community clinics. She enjoys providing parent management training and cognitive-behavioral therapy in the treatment of behavior problems, anxiety, and depression with children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, she provides psychological assessments of cognitive functioning, ADHD, and learning problems. Jennifer strives to create a collaborative, supportive experience, and she is committed to tailoring an effective intervention to you so that you leave therapy with improved knowledge and resiliency.


    You can connect with Dr. Jansen at http://psychologyhoustonpc.com

    47 min
  • Part 1: "The Episode Of No Approval Needed You Didn't Know You Needed" With Ally Firestone + Paige Baden
    So this episode is a bit off brand and brought to you by Ally Firestone + Paige Baden and dubbed “The Episode of No Approval Needed You Didn’t Know You Needed.” They had their chance to shoot their shot and they went for it + I may have over-served the wine.
    Topics covered in Part 1 + 2 of the riveting episode:
    *Old friendships and new friendships
    *90210
    *Memes vs. quotes
    *Walking in on Victoria Beckham topless
    *me getting roasted + gaslit
    *Gary Janetti
    *Growing and changing…and not
    *My therapist says…
    *Mercury in retrograde
    *Celebrity crushes
    C A U T I O N: Not safe to listen to with children- some language may not be appropriate…and that’s after some heavy editing.
    43 min
  • Lisi Metzger of L Studio Media on Trusting Your Gut, Letting Go of Perfectionism, Becoming an Entrepreneur + Family Time

    Lisi Metzger, former blogger, founder of L Studio Media-Social Media Management + Consulting Services and mom of 2 boys is a long time Instagram friend I connected with 10 years ago when we were both blogging. Lisi started L Studio Media to help create and manage content for small businesses, brands + professionals. 

    Connect with Lisi: 

    Instagram: @lstudiomedia 

    Website: www.lstudiomedia.com

    42 min
  • Randi Rubenstein on Compassion, Disregulation, Boundaries + Respectful, Collaborative Communication
    Randi Rubenstein is the founder of the Mastermind Parenting program, host of the Mastermind Parenting podcast and author of The Parent Gap. The Mastermind Parenting philosophy is that every human deserves to have a family that gets along.
    Randi helps parents navigate difficult conversations with a clear head and an open heart. She has an extra special soft spot for families with strong-willed kids and believes these kids need our help the most. Randi lives in houston with her Husband and has 3 children, 2 boys and a girl, her youngest son is in high school, her daughter is in college and her oldest son is in grad school. Connect with Randi: Instagram-@mastermindparenting Website- https://mastermindparenting.com Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastermind-parenting-podcast/id1362773053
    1 hr 22 min
  • Dr. Adrienne Youdim on Types of Hunger, Self Compassion, Meditation/Journal Practice, Giving Grace
    Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a mother to 3, educator, author and physician specializing in medical weight loss and nutrition in Los Angeles, California.
    In her new book, “Hungry for More” she shares personal stories and patient’s stories. Her book will help you understand the triggers, science and psychology behind weight gain and your hunger. Many times hunger is for more than just food. Hunger can be hunger for connection, perfection, meaning, etc.
    For over fifteen years, Dr. Adrienne has helped hundreds of people through their weight loss journeys. Through her extensive clinical experience, she understands that weight loss is not just a matter of calories. A change in our relationship with food can have a transforming effect on every aspect of our lives.
    Dr. Adrienne also founded and created Dehl Nutrition - a line of nutrition bars and supplements created with functional ingredients for health and wellbeing.
    Connect with Dr. Adrienne:
    Instagram- @dradrienneyoudim
    Website- www.dradrienneyoudim.com
    Book- "Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss from the Inside Out"
    47 min
  • Carla Valencia de Martinez on Building A Business, Family Traditions, Staying in Alignment + Being In The Moment

    Carla Valencia de Martinez was raised in Houston, TX after moving from Guadalajara, Mexico with her family at the age of 5. Carla has done it all from working at California Closet Company in high school, hostessing at Arcodoro while in college, to creating her own line of embroidered denim and practicing interior design in the Decorative Center. She was the editor-in-chief at LOCAL Houston Magazine – a local guide to city started by her husband Alex Martinez and ran sales, edited and published for 15 years.

    In June of 2018, LOCAL transitioned into a Creative Firm and she started Carla Valencia Design where she creates purse straps and custom made pieces. She has two children, Carlota 6 and Pascual 10.

    Carla and I talk about her path to building Carla Valencia Design, family, balance and staying in alignment, living in the moment and favorite things. 

    Favorite things we talked about:

    Fitness- Melissa Wood Health- Carla / The Class with Taryn Toomey- Brooke

    Hair Products- Olaplex No. 5 once a week, Kerastase Curl products-Carla / Hairstory- The New Wash Shampoo -Brooke 

    Makeup/Face Products-Living Libations Best Skin Ever Oil Cleanser, SkinCeuticals C Ferulic, GOOP Vitamin C, True Botanicals mixed Victoria Beckham moisturizer- Carla

    Dionysia for brow shaping/brow lamination -Brooke

    Scents-Maison Marie Louis No.4 with Dyptique oils with a little Patchouli- Carla

    Book-The Nightingale and The Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah

    Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner- Carla

    Hair Salon- Therapy - Carla and Brooke / David Michael David Salon- Carla

    CONNECT with Carla-

    Carla on IG- @cvalenciadesign

    Carla's Website- www.carlavalenciadesign.com


    59 min
  • Embracing Career Shifts + Fear Of Judgment + Doing the Thing with Julie Weinstein

    Julie Weinstein is an author, podcaster, writer + digital strategist. She was an early adopter of blogging back in 2011. In her 20's Julie wrote a book, "Oops! An Insider's Guide to Dating, Sex and Relationships In Your 20's". Julie started her podcast, Hashtag No Filter, in 2018. Julie has many different skills that have led to her trying out new and different career paths along the way. She and I both share that pattern and we have learned to embrace the changes and recognize that each experience leads us to our next. 

    45 min

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Welcome to the No Approval Needed Podcast, a podcast by Brooke Wise, Founder of NAN Collective. Brooke is a girl’s girl and loves to connect with other women. You can expect to hear honest,…