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We take on cinematic juggernaut "One Battle After Another" (P.T. Anderson's latest film) in a rousing discussion that ultimately leads us to a debate over the merits of nuts in banana bread. Nuts? You bet.

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Humor: an elusive beast. When does it help us connect, and when does it actually inhibit connection? We explore the peaks and valleys of laughing through the pain.

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Music is literally older than language itself...so why does the medical community scoff at the idea that it can impact our mental health? Neuroscientist / pipe organist Barbara Minton, PhD explores the power that music can have on our psyche. Having recently released "Calm the Storm," a groundbreaking album with world-renowned guitarist Peppino D’Agostino, Dr. Minton walks us through music's ability to relieve stress, support healing, and help listeners reconnect with themselves (reaching places that words often can’t.)

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Ravi Kathuria, enlightened author of the book "Happy Soul. Hungry Mind." reframes the way we think about spirituality...is spirituality really so complex, or do we make it more complex than it needs to be? OR: would you rather eat a cheesecake, or look at a picture of a cheesecake? If this doesn't make sense to you now, it will soon.

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For those of you who roll your eyes at the term "self compassion"...this ep is worth a listen. (Or at least a read through the transcript.) Many of us are so stuck in a trance of unworthiness, that it might seem like self compassion is overly indulgent (or counter to our ambitions.) In this episode, we respectfully challenge this notion...and also dive into the wisdom of ironing clothes....or is steaming best?

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Are you afraid of your own shadow? You think I'm joking...but we all have "shadow parts" of our selves that we disavow. What if we fully embraced these parts (and in essence, our SHADOW?)

Lori Tolan LCPC joins us to discuss!

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"If I improved my spending habits, then I wouldn't be able to get stuff."

- Kelly Kilgallon, LCSW

We unpack this (and more) on our latest episode.

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Have you ever found yourself pouring out your deepest secrets to the person cutting your hair? You're not alone. In this captivating conversation with hairstylist Brio Ruiz, we explore the fascinating psychological dynamics that transform the salon chair into a confessional booth.

(With an extra special segment on the upcoming marriage of Taylor Swift.)

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Performance artist Josh Berkowitz takes us on a wild ride through his psyche as we unpack the importance of creativity in self exploration. From clown class to the bar mitzvah dance floor, we explore creativity in all of its messiest, most vulnerable forms.

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Special guest Albert Bramante, Ph.D. (a certified hypnotist and seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry) joins us on this very special episode, as we debunk various hypnosis myths, discuss the psychological pitfalls of being an actor, and even debate the wisdom of playing Monopoly.

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