Many in the U.S. this week are celebrating the holiday of Thanksgiving - which, unfortunately for many, can mean difficult conversations with family about money, politics, and even the past. At a time when old habits can re-emerge for people, host Morra Aarons-Mele revisits a conversation with Kathleen Smith about family systems theory. The role we played in ... Show More
Aug 13
Understanding Bipolar Disorder With The Scientists Driving Innovation
Over 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and many more go undiagnosed. This episode takes a deep dive into what we know (and don’t know) about bipolar I and II, why science has lagged behind, and what a groundbreaking new initiative—BD²: Breakthrough D ... Show More
56m 14s
Jul 30
“Energy Is All There Is”: Understand Your Energy Body, Feel Better
Managing your energy is key to regulating anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. In this episode, Morra sits down with energy healing practitioner Ellen Donaldson to explore how energy dysregulation shows up in high-achieving, anxious professionals, and what you can do about it. Ellen b ... Show More
27m 27s
Jul 23
How Growing Up in Foster Care Shaped Chéla Gage’s Leadership
How does growing up in foster care shape you as a leader? Chéla Gage is the former Vice President Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, workforce mental health advocate, inclusion expert, and host of the 1 Million Fosters podcast. Gage joins Morra to share how her childhood ... Show More
39m 53s
Dec 2022
When Family is Messy (Christmas Edition)
For most of us, the Christmas season means quality (and quantity) time with family!Family can bring so much joy—but it can also surface pain, resentment, and grief, among other unwanted challenges to the holiday season.Whether you’re hosting your extended family or traveling to v ... Show More
28m 22s
Nov 2021
Doit-on aimer sa famille ?
Synonyme d’amour ou de rancœur, animée par des cris, ou plongée dans le silence, la famille, est ce lieu que l’on ne choisit pas mais que l’on croit devoir aimer malgré tout. Parce que ne pas aimer sa famille c’est renoncer au seul espace sur terre qui nous “appartient”. Le dire, ... Show More
53m 9s
Nov 2017
5. How to Survive Family Time
Today, we’re talking about how to survive family time during the stressful holiday season. Join me on this episode as I share a powerful strategy to help you prepare for family time, skip the drama, and actually enjoy your holidays.Get full show notes and more information here: h ... Show More
26m 20s