Do you keep yourself busy in order to avoid what needs healing? On today’s episode of Expanded, Dr. Thema Bryant covers this type of avoidance, the connection between self-abandonment & authenticity, how to find community as an adult, easy ways to calm your nervous system, and what it means when boredom strikes.
Dr. Thema & Jessica also talk about reprogr ... Show More
Jul 3
Ep. 414 - How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Manifestations with Sarah Baldwin (Top Rated)
One of our most-loved conversations is back! In this powerful episode, somatic practitioner Sarah Baldwin joins Jessica for a masterclass in understanding the invisible walls that hold us back, building the capacity to receive more goodness, and becoming the loving protector our ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 26
Ep. 413 - Why Being Seen Is the Secret to Manifesting Your Dream Life
How many times have you dimmed your light, hidden parts of yourself, or caught yourself judging the way you show up in the world? In this episode, Lacy and Jessica explore visibility, self-worth, deservingness, and authentic expression. They unpack why we resist being seen, and h ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 18
Ep. 412 - Stop Waiting for Permission: The Path to Manifesting Unapologetic Confidence
What would change in your life if you stopped waiting for permission and finally trusted yourself? In this episode, Lacy, Jessica, and Janelle explore one of the most transformative energies in manifestation: the unapologetic self-worth that comes from fully being yourself. As th ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
Rediscovering Who You Really Are After Trauma, Burnout or People-Pleasing | Thema Bryant, PhD
<p>Have you lost touch with your authentic self after trauma, burnout or years of people-pleasing? Join psychologist Dr. Thema Bryant as she shares a powerful roadmap for reclaiming your true identity.</p><br><p>Dr. Bryant, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3Wd1dWJ" rel="noopene ... Show More
59m 15s
Feb 2025
Feeling Lonely? How to Have Real Connection with Dr. Thema Bryant
#276: Have you ever felt like you need to be “fixed” before you can let others in?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Thema Bryant—psychologist, author, minister, and host of the Homecoming podcast—for a soulful conversation on healing relationships, starting with the most impor ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2023
Conquer Overwhelm: Your Ultimate Guide to Inner Peace With the Amazing Dr. Thema Bryant
<p>In this episode, Dr. Thema Bryant gives you the tools to conquer overwhelm and unlock your inner peace.</p><p>Dr. Thema Bryant is the current president of the American Psychological Association. She trained at both Duke and Harvard, teaches at Pepperdine University, has publis ... Show More
51m 23s
Sep 2025
How People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, And Burnout Are Actually Trauma Responses With Dr. Thema
What’s really holding you back from the life you want? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant — psychologist, author, and pastor — to unpack the hidden stories, unresolved trauma, and self-sabotaging patterns that keep us from thriving. Together ... Show More
1h 43m
Aug 2025
Religious Trauma and Broader Visions of Spirituality in Healthcare
This episode felt like a deep exhale. Margaret runs solo today, as she sat down with Dr. Hillary McBride—psychologist, author, and researcher—to talk about embodiment, trauma, and the radical act of tuning back into ourselves. We talked about what it means to feel your feelings i ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2023
embracing your crazy while falling apart and coming back together
<p>In this insightful episode, I sit down with Taune Lyons, a licensed marriage and family therapist whose mission is to empower individuals to uncover the healing potential within themselves. Together, we dive deep into transformative practices for managing emotions, confronting ... Show More
1h 34m