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Cutting off family members isn't healing—it's often another form of fusion. I'm seeing this trend everywhere and it's actually preventing real resolution.

Family estrangement has become socially acceptable in our individualistic culture. We're applying friendship rules to family relationships, which creates more loneliness.

This episode with therapist Rachel Hack will challenge your thinking about family boundaries. We explore when estrangement is necessary versus when it's avoidance masquerading as self-protection.

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Alcohol can easily become something that takes more than it gives. What do you do when you get to that point?

Do you need to go full sober? Is the "fun" worth the results?

Today I'm diving into the alcohol balance-beam with Michaela and Erinn of 2 SOBER GIRLS.

• If you're sober or sober-curious, connect with 2 Sober Girls and see how sobriety can be sexy.

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Hormones aren’t making you crazy—they’re trying to help you heal.

Dr. Ulrike Kaunzner and Terry Chang from Two Moons Health join me to challenge the shame around PMS by embracing its natural wisdom - and revealing some life-saving micro-tools to balance hormones naturally.

Learn how menstrual cycle phases impact your mood and mental health.

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Sleep isn't just about closing your eyes and hoping. Most insomnia treatments completely miss the behavioral conditioning piece.

I brought in Dr. Shelby Harris, the Sleep Doctor herself. She's revolutionizing how we approach women's sleep disorders today.

This episode breaks down real insomnia versus normal sleep struggles. You'll learn why tracking devices make anxiety worse, not better.

• Effective strategies to ⁠end intrusive thoughts and the mom-guilt of not being present⁠ from a fellow working mom/therapist.

People-pleasing isn't a virtue, it's a prison holding you back from true success. My journey with burnout taught me that abandoning boundaries often leads to complete collapse.

I ghosted my own podcast for 6 months after hitting rock bottom with burnout. The constant pressure to serve everyone left me empty, forcing me to rediscover what truly matters.

I want to show you my fool-proof, "I Feel" technique for setting boundaries as a recovering people-pleaser. You'll learn to communicate assertively without guilt while still maintaining relationships that matter.

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Perfectionism isn't always bad. It's a natural impulse to bridge the gap between ideal and reality.

There are five types of perfectionists: classic, procrastinator, messy, intense, and Parisian. Each type has unique strengths and challenges in different contexts.

I will help you identify your perfectionist type and learn how to harness its power.

You'll discover the difference between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism, and gain tools for self-compassion.

Mindset work alone won't solve your entrepreneurial burnout. A regulated nervous system is crucial for overcoming anxiety and overwhelm.

As a psychotherapist and anxiety specialist, I've seen how dysregulation impacts business decisions and personal well-being. Ambitious entrepreneurs often struggle with physical and emotional symptoms of stress.

In this episode, attorney and life coach Michelle Grosser shares practical tips for nervous system regulation. Learn body-based practices and a six-step framework to heal from burnout and achieve success.

6 Signs Your Perfectionism is Getting In The Way Of Your Happiness

In this episode, I'm taking you on a journey through your brain's anxiety pathway. As a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety treatment, I'll break down the science behind what happens when anxiety strikes and how different parts of your brain respond.

Over-functioning in relationships is more common than you think. Many perfectionistic women struggle with it, leading to resentment. Overfunctioning means taking on excessive responsibilities to manage anxiety and control situations.

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Deep breathing is underrated for managing anxiety and stress. It's one of the most effective, natural ways to calm your mind and body.

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Broes, CEO of Moonbird. She shares her journey of using breathwork to conquer insomnia and explains why it's so impactful.

Learn the science behind breathwork and how to start your own practice today.

Discover how Moonbird can be a practical tool to bring peace and calm into your daily life.

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Stephanie Broes is the CEO and co-founder of moonbird, a health tech start-up active in the well-being space.

Moonbird is the world's first handheld breath pacer and is all about making breathwork accessible to let people live healthier and happier lives. The product is used to decrease stress, manage anxiety and combat insomnia. Stefanie has a medical background, a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, and a masters in IP and data protection law.

When she discovered the effectiveness of breathing exercises to tackle her own insomnia she submerged herself in the matter. Before starting moonbird there was no company translating scientific insights into attractive end products for consumers.

This is why moonbird exists - to make breathwork accessible, cool, and convenient.

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Chrissy Williams breaks down the why behind hormonal health to help you enter your own nourished era.

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