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How do you find the strength to close a multi-million dollar real estate deal while privately processing the unthinkable pain of a stillbirth? Maya Vander opens up about the intersection of public life and private grief, proving that resilience isn't about the absence of tears, but the courage to keep moving forward one day at a time.

In this episode, Maya Vander reveals the unfiltered truth behind the cameras of Selling Sunset, from her early days as the brokerage's "first lady" to her decision to prioritize family in Miami. Listeners will learn how to maintain professional boundaries during personal crises, the importance of authenticity in a social-media-driven industry, and how Maya uses her platform to support other women navigating pregnancy loss.

Maya discusses the profound difficulty of delivering a stillborn baby at nine months and the importance of taking life "one day at a time" to process such deep trauma. She emphasizes that everyone grieves differently and that finding a support system is vital for recovery.

While the show highlights luxury listings, Maya explains the shift from real estate empowerment to produced drama and why she often felt the need to act as a "peacekeeper". She shares the logistical challenges of filming while living in Miami and why some of her most authentic moments were often cut.

Maya provides a masterclass on compartmentalization, describing how she continued to conduct client showings while going through a miscarriage. She advocates for keeping business and personal life separate to protect both the client’s interests and one's own mental health.

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• 00:00 – The "Peacekeeper" returns to the office
• 02:20 – Door knocking and the Facebook message that changed everything
• 03:50 – The "Million Dollar Listing" pitch that never happened
• 04:45 – Why people think being a TV agent is "easy"
• 06:15 – The risk of choosing drama over reputation
• 07:10 – Sharing a pregnancy loss with millions
• 09:15 – The origin of Maya's "different" perspective on life
• 11:30 – Driving to a showing while in the middle of a miscarriage
• 13:50 – A book recommendation for the "one day at a time" journey
• 16:56 – The fear of trying again for a third baby
• 19:17 – The baby shower that became a "goodbye party"
• 21:10 – What producers expect you to say for the camera
• 22:50 – Addressing the "homophobic" labels from the Reunion
• 24:07 – The real reason Maya’s scenes were being cut
• 26:10 – Why you need one year of savings before starting real estate
• 30:20 – The 17-year-old prophecy about Maya's fame
• 34:48 – Somatic breathing: Finding where trauma is stored

Are you tired of living out a version of yourself that was never actually yours to begin with? Most people are unaware that childhood messages are "infecting or outright driving" every major life decision they make today.

In this episode, Sven Erlandson breaks down his "soul counseling" approach to help you extract the voices that aren't yours so your authentic self can finally bubble to the surface. You’ll learn how to identify the "BS beliefs" that keep you trapped in a cycle of pain and how to finally reach the "f**k it point" where real transformation begins. 

The messages you received as a child—whether intentional or unintentional—often become the core beliefs driving your adult behaviors. By examining your personal history and identifying "red flags," such as the urge to defend a parent who terrified you, you can begin to pull on the threads of these false belief systems.

We are often drawn to what is familiar, even if it is not life-giving. Many people find themselves in a loop of replicating childhood dynamics in their adult relationships, subconsciously trying to "fix" the original trauma to get a different outcome.

Change rarely occurs until the pain of staying the same becomes worse than the fear of the unknown. Reaching this "f**k it point" provides a sudden, profound clarity and the courage to make decisions that you lacked just twenty-four hours prior.

Healing requires a brutal willingness to grieve the death of the notion that you will ever get your needs met by a specific person. By putting your loss into words and allowing the rage and tears to come, you liberate yourself from a lifetime of trying to win the approval of someone who chooses not to give it.

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• 00:00 – The heavy reality of "Soul Counseling"
• 01:29 – Why behavior modification never sticks long-term
• 03:11 – The "beauty of the truth" underneath the band-aid
• 05:29 – Falling in love with the person you were meant to be
• 07:39 – The autobiography: what you don't write matters most
• 09:52 – Why defending your parents is often a red flag
• 14:35 – The "physician's photo" and the lie of ugliness
• 19:01 – Why we settle for "bastardized versions of love"
• 21:26 – Reaching the "Fuck It Point" of no return
• 24:30 – Why yoga and gratitude won't solve core trauma
• 27:12 – The child's desperate quest for "Confirmation of Worth"
• 30:44 – The difference between "incapable" and "choosing not to"
• 34:55 – Why "Celebration of Life" ceremonies can rob you of healing
• 38:19 – Why children (and adults) want to be heard, not fixed
• 42:32 – The "Two-Week Contract": Letting relationships die to live
• 45:46 – Sven flips the script: Charles faces his own "Hatred"
• 51:07 – Scouring the "burnt-in" grease of the soul

How do you keep moving forward when you wake up every single day feeling like a total fraud? Overcoming imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship isn't about the absence of fear, but the willingness to stay present while your hands are shaking on the wheel.

In this special solo-style episode, Charles Turtz steps into the "hot seat" as his production team flips the script, asking the difficult questions he usually reserves for guests. Charles shares his raw transformation from a structured sales career to the unpredictable world of creative entrepreneurship, revealing how a pivotal childhood trauma involving a fire alarm led him to shut down for decades—and how he finally found the courage to speak his truth on camera. Listeners will learn how to reframe mistakes as growth, bridge the gap between technical planning and emotional execution, and use self-reflection to build a life of radical authenticity.

Instead of viewing "faking it" as a deficit, recognize that doing something new naturally triggers a sense of being an imposter. The breakthrough happens when you shift your focus from "perfection" to "vision," treating every mistake as a data point for your future growth rather than a personal failure.

While your IQ helps you build the plan and prep for the path ahead, it is your EQ that allows you to execute in the moment. Especially in high-stakes environments like interviews or sales, the ability to read body language and stay grounded in the present is what actually pushes a project over the finish line.

Meaningful growth requires looking back at both your wins and your losses without diminishing either. By reflecting on why you reacted a certain way to a challenge or how you achieved a specific goal, you create a repeatable blueprint for success and ensure you don't carry the same "burdens" into your next venture.

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• 00:00 – The "Hot Seat" commitment
• 00:59 – Why I agreed to guest questions
• 02:19 – The one question I was afraid to ask
• 03:39 – The "What the f*** am I doing?" morning routine
• 04:43 – Transitioning from sales structure to creative chaos
• 05:18 – The "Faking it till you make it" reality
• 06:15 – Why looking at a camera feels like a hurdle
• 07:33 – The "Eggshell" origin of big-picture thinking
• 09:15 – The "Backwards is Inauthentic" realization
• 11:09 – Why you might be diminishing your own success
• 12:30 – The dark places where reflection feels impossible
• 13:35 – Knowing when you aren't ready for feedback
• 14:03 – Why IQ is the plan but EQ is the execution
• 15:55 – The "Point Blank" reason for this podcast
• 16:54 – The 7-year-old and the fire alarm incident
• 18:34 – A commitment to 110% authenticity

How do you find the strength to leave when the world thinks you’re living a fairy tale? Taylor Armstrong’s domestic abuse journey is a harrowing yet ultimately triumphant look at the reality behind the "Golden Gates" of Beverly Hills. From her earliest memories of childhood violence to the "ghost" of herself captured on national television, Taylor pulls back the curtain on the silent epidemic of domestic violence that doesn't always leave a physical mark.

In this raw and deeply empathetic conversation, Taylor Armstrong shares the profound transformation from being a "shell of a person" to becoming a global advocate for survivors. Listeners will learn how to identify the subtle "boiling water" of emotional and financial control, the complexities of protecting children within toxic environments, and the undeniable proof that a vibrant "life after" is waiting on the other side of tragedy.

Abuse rarely starts with violence; it begins as a "slow burn" of incremental control where the victim doesn't realize the water is boiling until it's too late. Taylor explains how abusers use charisma and the "knight in shining armor" effect to isolate and dominate their partners.

Financial abuse is a powerful tool for isolation, often disguised as "taking care" of a partner to make them completely dependent. Even with access to luxury, the lack of cash and the use of credit cards as tracking devices can create a "black AmEx trap" that prevents escape.

Growing up in a household with domestic violence can create deep-seated wounds that impact self-esteem and partner selection later in life. Taylor discusses the importance of breaking this cycle by finding internal validation rather than seeking to fill a void through codependent relationships.

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• 00:00 – Introduction: The Grace and Vulnerability of Taylor Armstrong
• 02:12 – A Child’s First Memory: Witnessing Violence at Five Years Old
• 04:09 – Filling the Void: Seeking Validation and Early Codependency
• 10:46 – The Bizarre Reappearance of Taylor’s Father at Graduation
• 13:37 – Generational Trauma: The Link Between Childhood and Adulthood
• 15:11 – The "Knight in Shining Armor" and the Trap of Perfection
• 18:20 – The Wedding Day Realization: "This is a Huge Mistake"
• 20:19 – The Boiling Frog: How Abuse Escalates Behind Closed Doors
• 23:22 – It’s Still Abuse: Why It Doesn't Have to Be Physical to Hurt
• 28:45 – A Five-Year-Old’s Wisdom: Why Kennedy Knew the Truth
• 33:27 – The Black AmEx Trap: Surviving Financial Control
• 35:29 – Catharsis in Vail: The Sobbing After Hitting "Send"
• 43:36 – 110 Days on the Mountain: Reclaiming Autonomy Through Skiing
• 50:33 – Stepping Out of the Darkness: Finding the Light After Tragedy
• 57:58 – Turning the Tables: Taylor Asks Charlie About His Healing Journey

How many times have you been told by a professional that your symptoms were "just your weight," only to find out there was a missing puzzle piece all along? Self-advocacy in healthcare for women is not just a buzzword; it is a life-saving necessity in a system that often prioritizes rubrics over individual realities.

In this raw and transformative episode, Katie Veneziale returns to share her incredible journey of losing over 50% of her body weight after years of being dismissed by the medical community. Katie Veneziale reveals how she navigated the grueling process of weight loss surgery, the shock of a PCOS diagnosis, and the resilience required to find a doctor who finally said, "I’m going to help you."

If your doctor's advice feels like a "dead end," it's time to seek a second opinion. Katie shares how she transitioned from "not wanting to rock the boat" to becoming the "pain in the ass" patient who demands answers.

Weight loss isn't always about willpower; sometimes, it's about biology. Katie explains how Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) forced her body to store fuel as fat rather than burning it, creating a "weird puzzle" that standard dieting couldn't solve.

Surgery is a lifestyle shift, not a magic pill or a quick fix. Katie dives into the battery of psychological tests, insurance hurdles, and the emotional "unlearning" required to see yourself differently after losing nearly 200 pounds.

What happens when you defy a 1% chance of conception? Katie discusses the "miracle" and the terror of getting pregnant just one year after surgery, managing gestational diabetes, and the anxiety of weight gain during a high-risk journey.

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• 00:00 – The weight loss journey that defied a 1% chance
• 01:22 – Why doctors told her "it's going to be a harder road"
• 03:21 – The "weird puzzle" of doing everything right without results
• 04:39 – The heartbreak of the first real "roadblock" to motherhood
• 08:07 – Being "too healthy" for a diagnosis
• 09:12 – When your body decides to "save it for later"
• 11:37 – The hidden mental hurdles of weight loss surgery
• 14:15 – Why standard therapy questions often miss the mark
• 18:42 – The exhaustion of being "the weight patient" at every flu visit
• 21:05 – The validation that finally made the decision for her
• 22:19 – The phone call that changed her "impossible" reality
• 25:38 – Why the weight came back after the miracle
• 29:03 – The five words from a doctor that caused a total breakdown
• 32:33 – The "missing puzzle piece" that led to a 190lb loss
• 34:15 – Why you must be "the pain in the ass" patient
• 41:24 – Charles's secret: The trauma response turned career fuel

How do you find your voice when a doctor tells you that your life-threatening tumor is actually a pregnancy? The Caly Bevier America's Got Talent story isn’t just about a Golden Buzzer; it’s about a fifteen-year-old girl who had to fight for her life before she ever fought for a spot on the stage.

In this episode, Caly Bevier shares the raw details of her stage three ovarian cancer diagnosis and the "toxic positivity" she used to survive. She discusses the shift from singing other people's anthems to finding her own authentic sound through songwriting as a tool for therapy and trauma recovery.

Caly describes the "sassy and judgmental" moment a pediatrician misidentified her stage three cancer as a pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of trusting your own body when you aren't being heard.

Explore the pressure of living up to an "inspiring" public persona and why Caly eventually chose to embrace her darker emotions and "heart hurt" to find genuine peace.

From My Chemical Romance to her own track "Tread Lightly," Caly explains how melodies allow her to process scenarios and emotions that she otherwise shuts off in daily life.

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• Charles Turtz
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• 00:00 – The Tik Tok viral moment that sparked a reunion.
• 02:47 – When "abs" turn out to be a protruding tumor.
• 04:15 – The "sassy" doctor who insisted on a virgin birth.
• 05:40 – Why the blood tests showed a six-month pregnancy.
• 07:10 – The only thing a 15-year-old hears during a cancer diagnosis.
• 08:59 – The My Chemical Romance song that became a lifeline.
• 11:37 – The "Never Give Up" philosophy inherited from Dad.
• 14:30 – What Simon Cowell said that changed everything.
• 16:39 – Moving to LA in a 2002 yellow Bug.
• 18:29 – "Butterfly Fly Away": A tearful goodbye to Ohio.
• 20:21 – Breaking free from the "Inspiring Survivor" stereotype.
• 24:33 – Why the algorithm is "Miss Sassy Pants."
• 31:18 – Finding peace by "going under" the waves in Hawaii.
• 36:49 – Living in the "End of Times": The weight of Jehovah's Witness trauma.
• 43:59 – The high-stakes pain of an All-Star Cheerleading accident.
• 47:47 – Why Taylor Swift's "Dear John" still triggers tears.

How do you keep showing up when your internal world feels like it’s flatlining? Living with high functioning depression often means balancing high-stakes professional goals with a private, ebbing flow of darkness that most people never see. In this episode, we dive into the "gray scale" of mental health and why the most "bubbly" people in the room are often the ones fighting the hardest battles in silence.

Join us as Casey Rieger shares her journey from high school heartbreak to working on The Tonight Show and the NBA, all while managing a baseline of depression. She opens up about the exhaustion of maintaining a "great first impression" and the transformative power of finally letting her inner circle see the "fragile" 5% she used to hide.

High functioning depression doesn't always look like staying in bed; it often manifests as a "flatline" feeling where even incredible life achievements feel hollow. Casey Rieger explains how she was able to thrive in high-pressure environments like the Olympics while simultaneously feeling a deep, persistent low.

When children grow up in environments where emotions are "swept under the rug," they often equate their own heavy feelings with shame. This episode explores how a lack of resolution in childhood can lead to "shutting down" during adult conflicts as a way to protect one's peace.

The fear of being judged often prohibits people from taking leaps of faith or being authentic on social media. Casey discusses how realizing that everyone is consumed by their own drama and insecurities provides the ultimate freedom to exist without a mask.

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• 00:01 – The "Cherry on Top" Connection
• 01:05 – Why Your Triggers Play Out in Group Therapy
• 02:45 – The High School Breakup That Opened the Floodgates
• 04:30 – The Hidden "Bloodstream" of Early Depression
• 06:10 – Running Dry Cleaning for Jimmy Fallon While Feeling "Flatline"
• 07:40 – The Danger of the "Great First Impression" Mask
• 09:30 – Escaping Life Through Reddit and 3-Hour Naps
• 11:45 – The Junior Year Transfer and the Easy Trap of Isolation
• 14:15 – Why Work Environments Can Actually Be a Lifeline
• 18:00 – The "Secret Sauce" of Deflecting Deep Conversations
• 21:30 – What Happens When You Finally Drop the Sarcasm
• 24:00 – The 5% Darkness That Makes You Feel Unlovable
• 27:30 – Why "New Day" is Not a Resolution
• 31:45 – The Difficulty of Explaining a "Heavy Place" to Outsiders
• 36:00 – Reframing Childhood Trauma as a Trigger, Not a Life Sentence
• 40:00 – The "Simulation" Strategy for Posting on Social Media
• 43:30 – A Superpower for the Scared: Why No One is Thinking About You

How does an Ohio firefighter from a town of 900 people end up winning a Firefighter RuPaul’s Drag Race Makeover challenge? It wasn’t just for the thrill of the stage—it was a radical act of love designed to show his children that he is their ultimate ally. In an industry defined by "manly men," Adam stepped into the fire of public judgment to prove that being unapologetically yourself is the bravest thing you can do.

In this episode, Adam Bevier shares the raw, emotional story of his daughter's "Hometown Buffet" coming out and the friction caused by his strict religious upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness. Adam illustrates a powerful transformation from a man processing a shift in his family’s future to a fierce advocate for unconditional love, showing listeners how to bridge the gap between traditional backgrounds and modern acceptance.

Adam discusses the "processing time" needed when a child comes out and why it is vital for parents to ensure their initial shock isn't mistaken for disappointment.

Raised as a Jehovah's Witness, Adam explains the painful reality of "conditional love" within strict religious structures and why he chose to prioritize his children over dogma.

Learn how Adam used his appearance as "Valerie Valentine" to break the ice at the fire station, replacing "macho" stereotypes with genuine dialogue about different perspectives.

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• 00:00 – From the Firehouse to Valerie Valentine
• 01:10 – Why a Straight Firefighter Applied for Drag Race
• 01:40 – Supporting a Trans Son-in-Law and Pansexual Daughter
• 02:40 – The Power of Being "Unapologetically You"
• 04:00 – Rejecting Religious Teachings for "Love is Love"
• 05:00 – The Hometown Buffet Coming Out Story
• 05:40 – Why Adam Was "Farthest from Disappointed"
• 08:30 – Walking into RuPaul's Workroom for the First Time
• 09:30 – Challenging the "Macho" Firefighter Archetype
• 11:30 – Becoming Vanessa Vanjie Mateo's "Fifth Child"
• 14:30 – The Painful Truth About "The Tuck"
• 18:00 – The Exhilaration of the Final Lip Sync
• 19:10 – Living Life to Understand Someone Else’s Perspective
• 21:10 – Getting Recognized at a California Ice Cream Shop
• 23:40 – Religious Friction and Missing the Backyard Wedding
• 29:10 – Watching Drag Race at the Fire Station
• 32:40 – Why "This Too Shall Pass" is the Ultimate Mantra

How do you keep fighting when doctors, schools, and even your own family tell you that your child is simply a "behavioral problem"? Parenting a child with special needs story is often a journey of isolation, but it is also one of radical intuition and fierce, unconditional love.

In this episode, Jennifer Armistead shares her raw 14-year journey from a traumatic birth and a neonatal brain bleed to finally receiving an autism diagnosis for her son, Connor. Jennifer illustrates the powerful transformation from a parent who felt ashamed and overwhelmed by "bad parenting" labels to a confident advocate who trusts her gut above all else.

Jennifer discusses the specific behaviors she noticed early on, from repetitive play like building 80 paper lanterns to "lining up" toys, and the social isolation that often precedes a formal diagnosis.

From seeking out the best neurosurgeons in Atlanta to finding specialized play therapy, this conversation highlights why a mother’s intuition is the most powerful tool in a medical setting.

Jennifer describes the profound "relief" of receiving a label after 14 years, not because it changed her son, but because it validated her journey and provided a roadmap for his future.

Learn how Jennifer and her ex-husband aligned their rules and support systems to create a unified front, ensuring their son has a consistent environment across two homes.

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• 00:00 – The 14-year journey to an answer.
• 02:35 – The shocking reality of a NAIT diagnosis at birth.
• 03:45 – Pumping and dumping: The newborn medical gauntlet.
• 05:53 – Why the "fierce lioness" wouldn't let anyone touch her son.
• 07:45 – The social wall: When playdate invites stop coming.
• 09:43 – 80 paper lanterns and the repetitive world of Connor.
• 10:45 – The "bad parenting" trap and community judgment.
• 12:40 – Meeting Barbara Dunbar: The moment the crying started.
• 14:00 – Taking the child back: Standing up to family "advice."
• 18:05 – "Find my eyes": The secret to calming a sensory meltdown.
• 20:20 – The Delta flight to India that changed everything.
• 24:00 – Unique gifts: How parenting lessons apply to the workplace.
• 26:45 – The relief of the "A-word": Why the label finally mattered.
• 29:30 – Co-parenting in the trenches after a divorce.
• 32:04 – The tallest buildings: Connor’s future as an inventor.
• 35:00 – "You'll always succeed": The wisdom of a father's prophecy.

Is it possible that the people we love never truly leave us? Healing from grief through spiritual connection is more than just a comforting thought—it is a tangible, physical, and emotional process that allows us to transition from the "emptiness" of loss to the "fullness" of continued love.

In this episode, Melissa Brown Smith, a former hospital chaplain and spiritual counselor, shares her profound journey from comforting the grieving at age five to embracing her gifts as a medium. Melissa explains how to navigate the "multi-layered" nature of suffering and why surrendering to a higher power can unlock a level of healing that goes far beyond traditional therapy.

Melissa explains that while physical bodies leave, souls do not, often communicating through "claires" such as dreams, specific smells like a grandmother's perfume, or finding meaningful coins. These are not mere coincidences but a specific language used by spirits to bring messages of comfort and perfect love.

Grief can be avoided or put off, but it always remains and grows exponentially over time. Just like high-interest debt, the longer you wait to face the pain, the more multi-layered and "scary" the emotional burden becomes, eventually impacting your physical health and future relationships.

Moving beyond standard bereavement, this approach combines traditional support with mediumship and energetic connection. By "holding space" and acting as a conduit for messages of forgiveness or pride from the other side, a counselor helps individuals release deep-seated guilt they didn't even realize they were carrying.

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• 00:00 – The Multilayered Definition of Grief
• 01:10 – Why Grief is a Physical and Emotional Experience
• 02:25 – The Childhood Draw Toward Comforting the Grieving
• 03:02 – A Life-Changing Encounter in the Hospital ICU
• 04:10 – From Social Work to the Training of a Hospital Chaplain
• 05:18 – Expanding the Catholic Faith into a Universal View of God
• 07:47 – The Hidden Beauty Found in the Transition of Death
• 09:34 – Why Our Loved Ones Are Never Truly "Gone"
• 10:14 – How Spirits Use Signs and Symbols to Communicate
• 13:16 – Comforting an 90-Year-Old Father as a 24-Year-Old Chaplain
• 15:05 – Feeling the "Power" of a Divine Presence During Prayer
• 16:23 – Navigating the Grief of Five Miscarriages
• 18:16 – The Secret to Healing the "Credit Card Debt" of Emotion
• 25:36 – Coming Out of the "Proverbial Medium Closet"
• 29:30 – The Impossible Message: A Stranger’s Proof to Melissa’s Mom
• 40:59 – Why You Must "Lay It Down" Before the Weight Breaks You