As someone who has struggled with addiction and a bipolar diagnosis, Julia carefully hides away parts of herself. Dr. Hillary McBride helps her embrace her complexity, and reconcile it with her new identity as mom. “Your identity was never in addiction, was never in illness, your identity has always been something much deeper.”
Jun 2021
Ethan: A deep political rift in the family
Ethan’s parents have become committed to extreme right wing ideologies, which they keep pushing on Ethan. He has tried and failed to explain to them why their views are harmful. Now, in the midst of helping his wife deal with a health crisis, Ethan has decided to step away from h ... Show More
21m 23s
Jun 2025
When to medicate the mind with Laura Delano
Laura Delano is the author of “UNSHRUNK: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance." As you’ll hear, Laura Delano speaks from first hand experience - diagnosed as a teenager with bipolar disorder, Delano shares her own struggles with mental illness, the psychiatric and pharmace ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2025
Aspire with Jessica Alba: Why It’s Time to Break Up with Perfection
If you've ever felt underestimated, struggled with mom-guilt, or wondered if it's possible to truly balance ambition and personal peace, this is your episode. We dive into the emotional costs of overachievement, building a business as a mother of three, the moments of doubt when ... Show More
1h 30m
May 2025
Dr. Judith Joseph | Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy
<p dir="ltr">Board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and award-winning content creator Dr. Judith Joseph joins Google to discuss her book, "High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy." Dr. Joseph draws on original research, client cases, and her own ... Show More
54m 30s
Aug 2024
Why Your Unresolved Trauma is Keeping You Stuck & How to Rewire Your Brain to Move Forward with Laverne Cox
How does unresolved trauma impact your life? How can you rewire your brain to overcome trauma? Today, in the On Purpose podcast, Jay sits down with actress and LGBT advocate, Laverne Cox. Laverne’s groundbreaking performance on "Orange Is the New Black" made her the first openly ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2025
Elizabeth Gilbert on Sex Addiction, Sobriety, Death and Spiritual Healing
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from the grip of sex addiction or love addiction? Can true healing come from facing your deepest vulnerabilities? In this powerful episode of The Conversation, host Amanda de Cadenet sits down with Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Al ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2025
Special: Dieting to Death
<p>From November 27, 1989: Oprah talks to Rudine Howard, a woman weighing only 60 pounds, about her battle with anorexia nervosa. Rudine discusses her fear of food and how treatment with medical hypnotherapist Dr. Henry Parker helped her self-esteem. Other women suffering from bu ... Show More
33m 38s