Aug 13

The More You Want It, the More Time It Will Take

In this episode, I talk about how your perception of time can be changed based on where your focus lies. If you like my thoughts and insights, follow me on my socials below for more! To be clear, I am not a therapist! I am just very interested in and passionate about self-awarene ... Show More

14m 7s

Aug 6

Is Life Too Heavy, or Are You Just Better Able to Carry Its Weight?

In this episode, I offer a reframing technique that’s worked for me whenever I start to perceive life as too heavy to handle.If you like my thoughts and insights, follow me on my socials below for more! To be clear, I am not a therapist! I am just very interested in and passionat ... Show More

10m 43s

Jul 23

Are You a Bad Person?

In this episode, I explain how even after doing all the personal development work you can possibly do, you’ll still sometimes make mistakes and feel like a bad person. This is part of the process and should be seen as an opportunity to recognize what works and doesn’t work for yo ... Show More

19m 50s

Oct 2024

Let's Talk About... Jealousy

Hello and welcome to Adulting, and the fourteenth episode of Let’s Talk About… a broadening of Adulting... where that was about all of the things we never got taught in school, this is almost like seminars on life; where my audience (that's you!), get to chat anonymously about th ... Show More

29m 26s

Aug 2024

Episode 710: The Superpower of Developing an Equanimous Mind and the Art of Non-Attachment

There are a lot of topics that I’ve been thinking about sharing with our BBD Next Level members at our upcoming retreat, and I want to start introducing them here on the podcast as well, as these things can significantly help you on your own personal, spiritual and transformation ... Show More

1h 7m

Oct 2024

What I wish I would have known before I started dating

In today’s post, I’m sharing a few things I wish I had known at the start of my relationship with Justin, and honestly, even before I started dating anyone. These realizations have been game-changers for me, and I hope they resonate with you too.Download my free Shadow Work and I ... Show More

34m 2s

Mar 2025

How Is Trauma Dumping Affecting My Relationships?

This week, JVN sits down with existential psychotherapist and author Dr. Sara Kuburic, widely recognized as the @Millennial.Therapist in Instagram, to delve into the phenomenon of "trauma dumping." We’re exploring the nuances between sharing personal experiences and overloading o ... Show More

43m 20s

Aug 2022

#41 The Power of Genuine Connection in an Isolating World

The past few months have been hectic and demanding, but they were also filled with lessons and experiences that I intend to share with you. In this episode, I discuss the scarcity of genuine human interaction and its necessity, the barriers put between you and other people, and t ... Show More

18m 45s

Nov 2024

Open Relationships, Feeling Alone in Sobriety and Traveling Against Your Parents Will (WWYBD?!)

Ep 202: In the catch up segment, Allison and Ceara share life updates about their recent travels. Ceara has spent the last few weeks exploring Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. She shares a pro tip about finding long-layovers to maximize travel experiences. Allison went to Omaha to ho ... Show More

42m 20s

Feb 2025

"Do They Like Me?" DO YOU LIKE THEM?

Instead of worrying if someone likes you, ask yourself, “do I like them?” Are they kind? Are they funny? Are they honest? Do they meet your expectations? Do they respect your boundaries? Are they living up to your standards? No? THEN WHO CARES IF THEY DON’T LIKE YOU. YOU DON’T EV ... Show More

43m 11s

Apr 2025

Lessons with Daddies

In Part 2 of a two-parter about video games and change, Meredith talks to Celeste Sangiorgio, a psychologist and researcher who thinks about video games a lot. Celeste happens to be co-creating a video game that’s meant to help us navigate relationships. Join this conversation ab ... Show More

22m 47s

Sep 2023

Embracing Vulnerability: Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies for Mental Health and Healing

In this episode, Allison is joined by her partner Clay for an honest and introspective conversation about mental well-being, facing insecurities, cultivating more self-awareness and removing the masks we wear to the outer world. We are still very much navigating this territory bu ... Show More

1h 26m

Dec 2023

Why you get anxious in relationship

We're diving deep into the heart of anxious avoidance in relationships. If you've ever felt like running for the hills when things get too real, this episode is your safe haven. Join me as I unpack the complex world of anxious avoidance. Why do we push away love when we crave it ... Show More

21m 23s

You Saw Them As You Wished They Were