This week’s episode is one of the rawest, most honest conversations I’ve had on the podcast. My friend Izzy Padilla-Leah joins me to share her journey through postpartum depression, crippling anxiety, and the kind of intrusive thoughts that can make you question your own reality.

Izzy opens up about the spiral she found herself in—convinced she had a brain tumor, cancer, that she wouldn’t live to raise her baby. These weren’t just passing fears; they were full-body, full-mind experiences that left her unable to return to work, moving back in with her parents, and questioning who she was.

And then—she found her way out.

Through therapy, nutrition, walking, being honest about what she was experiencing, and practicing who she wanted to become, Izzy built her own way back to the light. She shares how a simple checklist helped her separate truth from fear during panic spirals, and how the constant pull of internet scrolling nearly made it all worse.

This is an episode for anyone who has ever thought, “That could never be me.” Because Izzy never identified as “someone with anxiety” until it took her down. Her story is real, raw, and proof that healing is possible.

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 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The hidden side of postpartum anxiety and depression

• How intrusive thoughts can hijack your reality

• Why support systems matter (and how her family stepped up)

• The practices that helped Izzy climb out of the dark—one step at a time

• The difference between what’s real and what’s imagined when your brain won’t stop lying to you

Main character move:

When the spiral starts, pause. Run the checklist. Ask: Is this true, or is this fear?

This conversation is equal parts vulnerable, funny, and deeply human. If you’ve ever been blindsided by your own mind—this one will hit home.

This week’s episode is something different and so special. My friend Kat invited me onto her podcast, The Modern Wellness Podcast, and the conversation was so powerful that I knew I had to share it here with you.

We went beyond the highlight reel and got real about what healing actually looks like: regulating your nervous system, integrating tools you can use in daily life, and building a life you don’t need to escape from. Think: breathwork, strength training, sobriety, and the raw, messy parts of growth that eventually lead to deeper freedom.

 In this conversation, you’ll hear us talk about:

• Why healing often gets messier and more powerful, the older we get

• How breathwork cracked me open in ways I didn’t expect

• Nervous system regulation as the foundation for sustainable transformation

• Knowing when it’s time to evolve, rebrand, or start over

• Why safe, soft friendships are the new standard

• How to stop outsourcing your healing and start owning your growth

Main character move:

Ask yourself, “What would I regret not doing?” Then get radically honest with yourself about the next move. No fluff, no waiting.

This one is equal parts honest, funny, and raw. If you’re ready for a real conversation about healing—without the sugar coating—this episode is it.

In this heart-opening and insight-packed conversation, I’m joined by parenting expert, speaker, and resilience coach Abigail Wald—a true powerhouse when it comes to supporting strong-willed, highly sensitive children and the parents raising them. Since 2014, Abigail has helped families across the globe strengthen their emotional bonds, build mental flexibility, and guide their kids (and themselves) with more clarity, connection, and confidence.

This episode is co-hosted by my good friend and fellow mom I deeply admire, Maria Ramirez, who brings her own grounded wisdom, humor, and compassion to the mic. Together, we talk with Abigail about what it really means to parent with purpose, how to stop reacting and start responding, and why your child’s “difficult” behavior might actually be their greatest strength.

Abigail shares the two most important things every parent needs, plus practical tools for transforming daily chaos into calm leadership. If you’ve ever felt like your kid is “too much” or like you’re failing despite trying everything—you are not alone. This episode is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and absolute injector queen Daniele Tarantino Bugbee. She’s not just a top-tier Botox and filler expert—she’s a wife, a mom, a sister, an educator, and a full-time unstoppable force currently in school to become a Nurse Practitioner (because of course she is).

We get into the real talk around Botox, Dysport, Juvéderm, facial structure, and what we’re really chasing when we say “just a little glow-up.” From aesthetics to anatomy to psychology—we go there. We talk confidence, insecurity, aging, empowerment, and everything in between (including what Daniele will and won’t do to your face).

If you’ve ever been curious about injectables, beauty culture, or how to age your way—with or without a needle—this one’s for you.

You read that right. I sat down with my husband’s ex-wife.. no script, no fluff, just a real conversation between two women who’ve been through it.

We talk about the fights, the drama, the jealousy, the awkward beginnings, and what it actually took to get to where we are now: co-parents who respect the hell out of each other (even if we’re not braiding each other’s hair on the weekends).

This episode is raw, honest, a little uncomfortable, and honestly… kind of beautiful. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to blend a family and let go of old stories, this one’s for you.

Spoiler: She had a lot to say about me — and I’m sharing all of it.

In this episode, I sit down with the unapologetically bold, high-energy sales mentor Jillian Murphy—aka The Sales Queen. From 22 years in corporate sales to building her own multi-six-figure online business, Jillian shares how she turned job loss into an opportunity to rewrite the rules of selling.

We unpack her journey from West Coast grit to Arizona leadership, how she ditched traditional sales calls, and the truth about closing high-ticket clients without feeling like a walking sales pitch. Whether you’re just starting your business or scaling toward your next six figures, this episode is packed with no-fluff strategy, mindset shifts, and the kind of DM-based sales psychology Jillian is known for.

Grab a notebook—Jillian’s not holding back.

In this energizing episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nathalie Niddam, holistic nutritionist, longevity educator, and podcaster. Together, we explore the science (and soul) behind living better, longer.

From immune health and energy to focus and recovery, Dr. Nat breaks down how these molecular wellness tools support you in becoming the healthiest version of yourself. No gimmicks just grounded science and approachable strategies for anyone navigating midlife and beyond.

Oh, and yes… we talk black-and-white hair, too. Because aging well doesn’t mean hiding, it means owning it.

If you’re curious about cutting-edge wellness, building a body that lasts, and owning your age with confidence and power, this is your episode.

Guest: Lisa Kirby, Co-Founder of The Green Door Life, quantum biologist and woman extraordinaire!

This episode is a masterclass in being a woman. From the biology to the quantum energy behind our cycles, hormones, and healing. I sat down again with Lisa Kirby, co-founder of The Green Door Life, and we cracked open the truth about perimenopause, HRTs, testosterone, birth control, and the forgotten hormone queen, melatonin.

We got into what most people are missing when it comes to hormone health, what’s being overprescribed, and what your body is really asking for. Where to start and she simplify it all.

If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed, or disconnected in your body, especially in midlife, this one will hit home. It’s scientific, soulful, and full of real tools you can actually use.

In this solo episode, I take you into the raw, real, unfiltered version of my story. I talk about the darkest days of my alcohol and drug addiction, what finally broke me open, and how I rebuilt myself one decision at a time.

This isn’t about rock bottom for the drama of it. This is about what happens when you stop avoiding yourself, stop numbing, and start choosing life over and over again. I share what early sobriety really looked like, why it wasn’t glamorous or pretty, and how I used structure, movement, mindset, and massive self-responsibility to stay clean.

If you’ve ever struggled with shame, silence, or the belief that change isn’t possible for you, this episode is proof that it is. Not because I’m special. But because I finally stopped running and started healing.

This one is for anyone who needs to remember that it’s never too late to become the version of yourself you were always meant to be.

Guest: Ed Byrd, Brain Health Pioneer & Supplement Industry Innovator

This episode is for anyone who wants to stay sharp, protect their brain, and understand what’s actually happening as we age.

I sat down again with Ed Byrd to talk all things brain—what breaks it down, what builds it back up, and the future of staying mentally young through neuroscience, movement, nutrition, and real innovation.

We dug into ATP, mitochondria, and why energy is the true currency of your brain. We talked about “chemo brain,” aging brains, and the cognitive decline we’re all trying to avoid. And we broke down the daily habits that either speed up the breakdown—or slow it down with intention.

Ed also introduced a new therapeutic compound he’s been developing that may literally change how the brain ages. This conversation is both futuristic and practical, with real tools, major science, and simple actions you can start right now.