This week Haley is breaking down the signs and symptoms of executive dysfunction and how to manage it, while Rachel goes into the highs and lows of starting a business and some practical tips for surviving the lows.

This discussion comes straight from our own lived experience and we get 100% candid about how we've personally struggled in these areas and what has helped us through it.

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Rachel and Haley are back with a 2 part series exploring a hot topic this week: Narcissism! This part 1 episode explores narcissistic traits, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), and the subtypes of narcissists. Haley also discusses the works of Dr. Ramani Durvasula, an award winning psychologist and expert on narcissism. Check out more of her work on YouTube to dive even deeper into this fascinating subject, and make sure you check out part 2 as we continue this discussion! 

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains detailed conversation about PTSD and CPTSD, including subjects like violence, sexual violence, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

We're back in the swing of things, and this week Haley is breaking down the difference between PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and CPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder). We discuss the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and CPTSD, the layman’s terms for symptoms, how the brain responds to trauma, and much more. There is a lot of information packed into this 49 minute episode, so we hope you’re able to grab a few takeaways from it. Make sure to take care of yourself and be kind to yourself after listening, as some of these topics can be pretty heavy. 

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Have you missed us!?! 

We're back (yes, again 😅 ) and our triumphant return is all about what the past year has taught us, dealing with anxiety from collective trauma, the highs and lows of transitions, and where we're going from here.

Hopefully you're  not expecting a whole lot of structure because we're 100% all over the place with this one,  but we're on day 12332384 of a Pan's Labyrinth so THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING. 

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Eight weeks ago, Rachel got the opportunity of a lifetime when she and 38 other young women from all over the world were picked out of 600 applicants to participate in a virtual music mentorship program and learn from some of the most successful and influential women in the music industry today. Each participant was assigned a mentor and tasked with completing a project with their mentor during weekly Zoom sessions. Rachel's mentor, singer-songwriter Whitney Phillips, has written songs for some of the biggest names in music like Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion, and Kylie Minogue; but her biggest career success to date came during the pandemic when she cowrote the recent Billboard #1 single, Stuck With U, by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.

For this week's episode, Rachel and Whitney are sitting down for an exclusive interview where they discuss Whitney's background, her career and impressive catalog of songwriting credits, how she stays grounded and deals with the pressure of working with such high profile artists, and much more. 

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On this week’s episode, Rachel and Haley touch on a variety of topics - from ADHD and how it relates to the American school system, to overcoming that fear of failure when starting your own business, to dealing with a Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. 

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***CONTENT WARNING: suicide/suicide prevention*** 

Season 2 Episode 2 coming atcha! We were honored to have Angie Williams - the System of Care Coordinator for Aspire BHDD here in Albany, GA - on the show. We get a little heavy here and talk about suicide prevention, but this episode is SO IMPORTANT, you guys. 

Angie discusses QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) and the importance of EVERYONE learning suicide prevention, including the red flags/warning signs of suicide, the risk factors that contribute to suicide, and what exactly to do when someone tells you they are suicidal. As Angie says, “It’s everybody’s business.”

It’s okay to not be okay, y’all. You are loved and worthy and valued. We are so glad you are here. 

If you or someone you love is feeling hopeless or suicidal, you can find help here:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225 (or download the GCAL app in your app store!)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Find more info about Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services here: www.aspirebhdd.org

Part 2 of our illuminating discussion is here! This episode features the second half of our interview with Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus. “Dr. Jenn" Gunsaullus, Ph.D., is a sociologist, speaker, author, and relationship and intimacy coach. 

In this episode, Dr. Jenn answers our listeners’ questions (and things get *very* interesting). We discuss everything from issues with desire to masturbation to virginity. 

You do NOT want to miss this discussion! 

Check out Dr. Jenn’s site here: https://www.drjennsden.com

Purchase Dr. Jenn’s book, From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1627782966/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_klLaFb000255Y 

Register for Dr. Jenn’s online course for women, Increase Your Desire here: https://sso.teachable.com/secure/13006/checkout/807498/10-ways-to-reignite-your-sex-drive-for-women-only

As always, don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@thecreativebrainpodcast) and please text your questions or topics you'd like us to discuss to (229) 785-4042. Your texts are 100% anonymous and even if you tell us who you are we won't reveal your identity on the show.

We’re back with Season 2, and we are SO JAZZED about this entire season, you guys. It will be packed full of interviews with various professionals and experts, and boy, this first one is something you do NOT want to miss! 

This episode (and the next one) features Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus! "Dr. Jenn" Gunsaullus, Ph.D., is a sociologist, speaker, author, and relationship and intimacy coach. 

We had such a great convo with Dr. Jenn that this interview is going to be split into 2 parts. The first part includes discussions about Dr. Jenn’s work, the way our culture has always treated sex and women, and some tips and tricks for mindfulness and relationships. The second will feature Dr. Jenn answering our listeners’ questions (and things get *very* interesting). 

Buckle up, because these episodes are game changers! 

As always, don't forget to follow us on Instagram (@thecreativebrainpodcast) and please text your questions or topics you'd like us to discuss to (229) 785-4042. Your texts are 100% anonymous and even if you tell us who you are we won't reveal your identity on the show.

Check out Dr. Jenn’s site here: https://www.drjennsden.com

Purchase Dr. Jenn’s book, From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1627782966/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_klLaFb000255Y 

Register for Dr. Jenn’s online course for women, Increase Your Desire here: https://sso.teachable.com/secure/13006/checkout/807498/10-ways-to-reignite-your-sex-drive-for-women-only

In light of the recent police killing of George Floyd, the latest in a long history of unarmed people of color being senselessly murdered in this country, we've decided to have a serious conversation about racism in America.

In our season one finale, Rachel discusses three things people who are white can be doing right now to advocate for people of color and end racism, and Haley shares her personal experience with coming to terms with her own inherent bias and thought patterns that could be harmful to people of color.

We end the episode by each sharing something specific we've done in the past that has been harmful to people of color in an effort to confront our own racist behaviors and promote growth.

This episode is meant to challenge our listeners who are white and motivate you to look within yourself to uproot your own inherent biases, while empowering you to do the hard and painful work of ripping them out.

It starts with a conversation. It starts with us.

Note: since this episode was recorded, nationwide protests and riots have significantly intensified, and at least one person of color has been killed in the process. His name was James Scurlock.