Show Up & Love

Brianne Davis, actress, writer, director, and producer, is on the show today to shed light on the little-talked-about subject of sex and love addiction.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Brianne’s book, how it’s accessible, even for people who don’t read much, and what inspired her to write it.
• Why mental health matters to Brianne.
• The importance of releasing stigma and shame.
• Why Brianne started her Secret Life podcast and the best part of her podcasting journey so far.
• The inner work and spiritual practices Brianne has developed to protect her energy and stay present.
• Advice for other people who may be suffering with sex and love addiction.
• The importance of growth over death.
• Why you need to be your own soulmate, rather than seeking worth in other people.

Guest Bio

Brianne Davis is an actress, writer, director, and producer. Her acting credits include; LUCIFER, CASUAL, TRUE BLOOD, the History Channel’s series SIX, and the film JARHEAD, opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. She has directed and produced two feature films, THE NIGHT VISITOR 2: HEATHER’S STORY and DEADLY SIGNAL. Brianne has over a decade of recovery as a sex and love addict. Inspired by her life experience, she hosts the popular personal journals podcast SECRET LIFE. Brianne recently wrote and published the best-selling novel, SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT. She is a well renowned sober coach in Sex and Love Addict. She has spoken on over 150 television shows and podcasts as an advocate for spreading awareness of this deadly disease.She is currently developing it as a tv series. Brianne lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Mark Gantt and son, Davis.

Links to Resources:

Brianne’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebriannedavis/?hl=en 

Brianne’s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebriannedavis 

Brianne’s Clubhouse - https://clubhousedb.com/user/thebriannedavis 

Brianne’s Podcast - https://secretlifenovel.com/ 

To learn more about Lorrine or to order her Amazon Best Selling Book, Freeing Your Heart For Love visit her link below: https://beacons.page/lorrinepatterson 

Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showupandlove/.

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Podcast Zen host and the queen of All Things Relax, Sandi D, is here to share lots of golden nuggets about finding your inner zen.

In this episode, we talk about…

• What factors led to Sandi starting Podcast Zen and All Things Relax.
• How art therapy works and its benefits.
• What inspired Sandi to create FIRE Affirmations.
• Why you should create your own self care menu and build your own self care toolkit.
• Using essential oils as part of your wellness routine.
• What it’s like to be an introverted podcast host.
• Sandi’s thoughts on Lorrine’s book.
• The importance of building non-competitive, uplifting relationships with others in the wellness space. 

Links to Resources:

Sandi’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allthingsrelaxstudios/

All Things Relax Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/232927478405667 

https://www.allthingsrelaxstudios.com/ 

To learn more about Lorrine or to order her Amazon Best Selling Book, Freeing Your Heart For Love visit her link below: https://beacons.page/lorrinepatterson 

Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showupandlove/.

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Host Lorrine Patterson is joined by podcast host and writer, Desi Stevens, who has lots to share about how it’s ok to be a wallflower and how to push through doubts and imposter syndrome.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Why mental health matters to Desi.
• Desi’s tumultuous past and how it inspired her to become a writer.
• Fears and challenges associated with public speaking.
• Coping with imposter syndrome - and how common it is (even famous and successful people have it!)
• Desi’s writing process and inspirations.
• What it means to be a wallflower and why Desi identifies as one.
• The power of spending time outside for mental health.
• The healing benefits of writing.
• Why Clubhouse is a useful tool, and Lorrine’s writing group on the app.

Links to Resources:

To connect with Desi:

Th3record.com- https://th3record.com/ 

Search @purrfectlyflawed on www.Medium.com   

Twitter- https://twitter.com/skeezix_ke6tco 

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/4th3record 

To learn more about Lorrine Patterson - https://beacons.page/lorrinepatterson 

Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showupandlove/.

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Host Lorrine Patterson is your guiding light to self love, here to inspire you to discover true happiness. Today, she’s joined by guest Justin Little, a fellow podcaster and mental health advocate, to discuss the importance of mental health.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Why mental health matters and how it is connected to physical health.
• Why Justin and Lorrine started their podcasts, their past struggles, and what drives them to help others.
• How past traumas can contribute to current lows.
• How difficulties in love and relationships are all too common and can make mental health a struggle.
• The importance of leading by example.
• Your keywords to remember on your journey to healing: acceptance, awareness, and action.
• The importance of feeling freedom in your life.

Links to Resources:

Justin Little on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themental_wealthpodcast/

Join Justin’s safe space for mental health conversation on Clubhouse, called Mental Wealth and Wellness Club - https://clubhousedb.com/user/thementalwealth

Check out Episode 12 of The Mental Wealth Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-wealth-podcast/id1560588963

Lorrine’s Amazon Bestseller: Freeing Your Heart for Love - https://www.amazon.com/Freeing-Your-Heart-Love-Memoir-ebook/dp/B092Y5L8ZZ

Follow the podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/showupandlove/ 

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Show Up & Love is a podcast show dedicated to encourage, support, empower and be a guiding light for people challenged with depression and abuse to discover self-love and internal happines.