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813 How to Make Friends as an Adult (and Keep the Good Ones)

We have lots of social science about the benefits of having good friends. But I hear from a lot of you that you're not sure how to find or make friends in this season of life. That is what we will be exploring in this episode. I just got back from Costa Rica with girlfriends that ... Show More

21m 12s

Mar 12

812 Collaborative Co-Parenting with Gabriella Pomare

Whether you're navigating a high-conflict divorce or trying to prevent everyday burnout in your marriage, award-winning family lawyer and co-parenting expert Gabriella Pomari has advice for you. In this episode, we're sitting down to explore why so many successful women fall into ... Show More

32m 43s

Mar 10

811 Why Certain People and Places Leave You Completely Drained

Do you find yourself exhausted after interacting with certain people or in certain situations? With the state of the world, you might just be exhausted from listening to the news. But if you look at the patterns, you'll probably see there are certain situations and certain people ... Show More

23m 37s

Apr 2022

How To Be Your Own Therapist with Dr Julie Smith #263

Social media has its flaws – but it can also be a force for good, creating communities and offering help to people who might not otherwise receive it. And my guest today is someone who uses her platform to do just that. Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, who’s passionate ... Show More

1h 41m

Dec 2022

How To Break Subconscious Habits and Heal From Within with Dr Nicole Le Pera #318

Today I’m pleased to welcome a podcast guest who has become one of my favourite voices on social media, sharing her wisdom on the concept of self-healing. Dr Nicole Le Pera is a clinical psychologist who felt frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy and was draw ... Show More

2h 15m

Mar 2021

Ep. 411 - Let the Healing Begin: A Guide for Doing the Work with Dr. Nicole LePera

Dr. Nicole LePera, better known as @the.holistic.psychologist, is a clinical psychologist who is well-known for sharing inspiring content on Instagram to give people the tools they need to take healing into their own hands. Her new book “How to Do the Work'' just became a New Yor ... Show More

1h 28m

Oct 2023

Why perfectionism could be holding you back, with Dr Julie Smith (E219)

This episode is a fascinating conversation about self-worth, perspective, and the power of saying no. Dr. Julie Smith is a highly regarded clinical psychologist known for her compassionate approach to mental health care and expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy.< ... Show More

31m 39s

Oct 2023

A 102-year-old Doctor’s Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age with Dr Gladys McGarey #394

Aged 102 (and a half!) years, today’s guest is the oldest person I’ve welcomed onto the show. Dr Gladys McGarey is co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association and author of the fantastic new book, The Well-Lived Life: A 102-year-old Doctor’s Secrets to Health and Happ ... Show More

1h 27m

Nov 2023

137 - Healing The Inner Child Through Parts Work with Michelle Chalfant

Michelle Chalfant is a therapist and coach who created a model called the “adult chair” to help adults recognize immature aspects of their psyche and live more emotionally healthy lives. We’re talking about what enmeshment trauma, using parts work to heal unresolved childhood wou ... Show More

55m 30s

Aug 2023

417: Coping With Anxiety And Cultivating A Richer Life

Anxiety may be baked into what it means to be human but it doesn't have to rule our lives. Listen to today's show to learn about why anxiety may feel like it's taking over our lives and the tools to become less anxious while cultivating a more fulfilling life and relationship. In ... Show More

41m 15s

Mar 2024

Ep 57: What Your Anxiety is Trying to Tell You and Tips for a Happier, More Fulfilling Life with Dr.Ellen Vora, Functional Medicine Psychiatrist

In this episode, Melissa is joined by functional medicine psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, for a discussion on mental health. Dr. Vora offers a fresh perspective on mental well-being by advocating for a holistic approach to tackling struggles with common conditions like anxiety and ... Show More

1h 10m

Dec 2022

3 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Therapy & How Therapy Isn't Only for Big Issues and Problems

Today, I'm joined by Haesue Jo, Licensed Therapist & Head of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp, with years of experience providing individual and family therapy in community mental health. Her current clinical focus includes working with individuals with a variety of presentin ... Show More

44m 16s

379 Healing All Aspects of Self with Mic...