Parent Coaches Unleashed is a podcast that dives deep into the unspoken realities of parenting. Hosted by life coaches Carrie Wiesenfeld and Jessica Anger, this show is an unfiltered, no-holds-barred exploration of the joys, challenges, and everything in between that comes with raising children. Whether you're a new parent feeling overwhelmed, a teacher seeking insights, or a grandparent navigating your role, this podcast offers a community where your experiences are acknowledged and discuss ...
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Mental health, making music and staying alive. Explore intimate, vulnerable and fascinating stories from musicians and creative people on their real-life challenges, triumphs, and how they've navigated the world while making art. Hosted by Christina Rowatt.
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Teaching can be an emotionally and physically stressful career. Since becoming a teacher 7 years ago, I gained a lot of weight, felt depressed and started getting weekly migraines. This school year I decided to get my health in check. This podcast is dedicated to helping teachers like me feel better from the inside out! Every episode is full of whimsical antics and good times while dishing out the best health and wellness advice out there! :D
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This is The Future of Wellness, your go-to resource for the art of wellbeing and the science of self-transformation. Explore a holistic approach to life with world-class experts as we uncover the tools and traditions of consciousness transformation. From energy healing to ayurveda, somatic therapies to neuroscience, meditation to enlightenment – we believe the most interesting things happen at the boundaries of disciplines. Whether you’re curious about holistic wellness or deeply committed t ...
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Parenting is hard. We get that! We are right there with you. There is so much information being thrown at us on a daily basis on how we should be raising our kids, are we doing the right things, should we be doing something different. It can be overwhelming and exhausting. In this podcast you will hear from experienced parents and professionals about various parenting topics to help you by providing you with solutions and strategies to minimize the hustle and bustle that we parents face dail ...
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Welcome to the Heal Yourself Podcast! I'm your host, Theresa Piela, an EFT practitioner and chronic illness coach. Wading through the world of wellness & healing can be confusing...but! it doesn't have to be! Let's calm the chaos as you find the next step that is uniquely your own. Here's to finding simple & actionable tools to regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, replenish your cells, and ultimately-allow YOU to heal yourself.
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Send us an email @ [email protected] summary In this episode, the last of the first season, Jessica Anger and Carrie Wiesenfeld reflect on their journey as parents, discussing the evolution of parenting from the early days of caring for infants to witnessing their children grow into kind and compassionate individuals. They share proud…
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Rich Forer is a Jewish-American author and activist. He discusses his perspective of growing up Jewish, being a member of AIPAC, and how his perspective on Palestine shifted dramatically, shattering his entire worldview. Here's a link to Rich’s book page on Amazon. Here's a link to a very interesting written interview he did, and here's a link to h…
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#745 Dr Jessica Zucker - The Hard To Talk About
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1:56:32Dr. Jessica Zucker returns to the podcast for her 4th visit, focusing on the importance of talking about hard things: Cancer, miscarriages, perimenopause, and more. Watch for her new book, Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives. More about Jessica: Where to buy her book: Amazon Bookshop Instagram: @ihadamisca…
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Send us an email @ [email protected] Diedra Perry, a certified HeartMath® Mentor and stress management coach, works with kids, adults, athletes, and leadership teams. She helps them learn to manage stress and build resilience through biofeedback and science-backed techniques. Her approach combines emotional regulation, nervous system …
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Mastering Anger Management: Tools for Emotional Regulation with Dr. Christian Conte
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59:48Dr. Christian Conte is one of America's most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management. In this episode, he shares the deeper principles behind Yield Theory - a powerful model of change that integrates radical compassion, conscious education, and Eastern philosophical insights such as non-attachment. With…
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Loss - Financial & Familial - Mark M
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1:16:14Mark M is Paul’s friend from a support group. He visits the podcast to share his story of addiction, growing up entrenched in deception, and how he eventually broke the pattern in his adult life. He digs into his complicated family life, the losses he’s suffered, and how he continues to work through it all to maintain a life of integrity. This epis…
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Send us an email @ [email protected] In this episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed, Jessica Anger and Carrie Wiesenfeld discuss the complexities of college decision-making for students and their parents. They explore the emotional challenges parents face when their children choose colleges that differ from their expectations, the import…
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#743 Sex Addiction Therapy by Mental Illness Happy HourBy Mental Illness Happy Hour
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More Than a Game: Gambling, Addiction, and the Family Impact
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46:54Send us an email @ [email protected] Ryan Soave, Chief Clinical Officer of Guardian Recovery, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and certified trauma therapist specializing in addiction and PTSD treatment. He integrates yoga, meditation, and breathwork into his therapeutic approach, which he has shared with thousands. He has also g…
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The Sacred Cell - What Cell Membranes Teach Us About Healing Relationships with Diane Tegtmeier
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56:00Our cells have been masterfully navigating relationships for billions of years, what if their wisdom holds the solutions to our deepest relational wounds? Diane Tegtmeier bridges biochemistry, social work, environmental activism and energy healing to reveal how nature's ancient wisdom can transform our most challenging relationships. Drawing from h…
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022 - Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes) on Mental Health & Making It Early
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9:15Brian Ritchie from Violent Femmes talks about how mental health was approached when he was starting out, the impact of breaking big early on his identity as a young musician, how he manages his mental health and lots more.By Christina Rowatt
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Jennifer Westcott is a therapist who has shared her story of sexual abuse at the hands of her mother. She returns for her second visit on the pod and opens up about the emotional hangover she had after recording her first episode. In this episode, she digs into her healing journey and the immense progress she’s made. More about Jennifer: https://yo…
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Netflix Drama Adolescence Sparks Real Conversations About Parenting
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35:17Send us an email @ [email protected] Netflix’s limited series drama Adolescence has everyone talking—and in this episode, Carrie and Jessica join them in the discussions. They explore themes such as parent-child relationships, the impact of social media, emotional dynamics, and the responsibilities of both parents and schools in guidi…
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#741 Sexually Abusive Mothers - Jennifer Westcott
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2:09:03Jennifer Westcott is a therapist who, as an adult, began to recall sexual abuse by her mother. She and Paul both dig deep to talk about maternal sexual abuse and why it’s so difficult for people to understand and accept. Jennifer also shares the painful reactions from her family and how she’s pressed on with the help of her husband and her work in …
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The Invisible You - Energy Medicine & Mapping the Human Biofield with Thornton Streeter
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58:11Thornton Streeter takes us on a fascinating journey into the invisible realm of the human energy field revealing how cutting-edge technology is finally making visible what healers have known for millennia. As founder of the Centre for Biofield Sciences in India, Thornton has dedicated many years to developing the Biofield Viewer - a remarkable syst…
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#740 Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Dr. Blaise Aguirre
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1:50:52Dr. Blaise Aguirre is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with a particular focus on borderline personality disorder (BPD). He discusses his recent clinical work on self-hatred and discusses his new book, I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You're W…
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Spring Break for Your Young Adult: Exciting or Terrifying?
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29:07Send us an email @ [email protected] In this conversation, Carrie and Jessica discuss the complexities and anxieties surrounding spring break for young adults. They explore the challenges parents face in trusting their children to make safe decisions while traveling, the importance of preparation and communication, and the evolving na…
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Debunking Parenting Myths: Teen and Young Adults Edition
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27:11Send us an email @ [email protected] In this conversation, Carrie and Jessica discuss the unrealistic expectations placed on young adults in their early 20s and late teens to have everything figured out. They explore the importance of independence, the transition to adulthood, and the balance between freedom and responsibility in pare…
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#739 Male Body Images Issues - Ryan Sheldon
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1:22:54Ryan Sheldon (@RealRyanSheldon) is a speaker, a model, an eating disorder advocate, and the author of F*ckboys Are Boring: A Gay Man’s Guide to Dating (For Everyone). He shares excerpts from his book and talks about his lifelong journey to self-acceptance, through eating disorders, body image issues, and dating all the wrong men. He also shares tip…
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Expect the Unexpected - Sacred Geometry, Sound Healing & The Pyramids of Chi with Peter McIntosh
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47:36A mysterious voice heard in meditation transformed the lives of Peter McIntosh and his wife Lynn, setting them on an extraordinary journey and leading them to create one of the world's most unique sound healing sanctuaries. Peter is the visionary founder and CEO of Pyramids of Chi, Bali, Indonesia, an internationally renowned sound healing center i…
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#738 Best Of: Jeanie Bergen - Parentless at 3
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2:10:00This Best Of episode was originally recorded and aired in 2015. Jeanie, a writer, talks about being parentless at 3 and the complex relationship with her mentally disabled sister whom she now has guardianship of. She and Paul bond over suicidal thoughts, isolating and much much more For more about Jeanie's writing https://scriptanatomy.com/jeanie-b…
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Send us an email @ [email protected] Ken Wiesenfeld is a husband of 30 years, with 2 amazing young adult sons, who he could not be more proud of. He wishes that he had the wisdom of those lessons most recently learned about parenting while he was "winging it" during the pre-teen years. In addition to spending time with his family, Ken…
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#737 Rebuilding A Life From Scratch - Matt D
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1:09:06Matt D. is a good friend of Paul's who shares his story of starting over after a divorce, a career change, and getting sober—while owning a weed store in California. He also talks about the surprising joy he finds in living in a sober community. This episode is sponsored by Smalls cat food. For 50% off your first order, head to www.Smalls.com and u…
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Let Them – A Deep Dive into Mel Robbins' Game-Changing Theory Part 2
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36:27Send us an email @ [email protected] In this episode, Carrie and Jessica take a deep dive into the second half of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, unpacking its powerful message about letting go of control and embracing acceptance. They explore the challenges of making meaningful friendships as adults, the struggles parents face wh…
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Radical Reality - How Seeing the Aura Reveals Who & What We Are with Keith Parker
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55:33Today, we’re turning the tables - Keith is stepping into the guest seat to talk about his new book, Radical Reality! A teacher, author and healing practitioner with expertise in the human energy field, contemplative science and the healing arts, Keith initially used meditation as a vehicle to understand and refine subtle states of consciousness. Ov…
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#736 Transgenerational Trauma - Jen Soriano
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1:41:41Jen Soriano is a Filipinx author, musician, and first-generation American. She shares important context about Filipino history and how transgenerational trauma plays out for so many people, including her own family. She also opens up about living with chronic pain and the importance of understanding the mind-body connection. Look for her new book N…
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College Admissions: Messaging, Money, and Mindset with Jen McKenzie
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42:31Send us an email @ [email protected] Jen McKenzie, a Boca Raton native with a BA in English, founded Milestone in 2004 to provide SAT/ACT prep and college admissions guidance. Over 15 years, Milestone has become a leading agency in Boca. Jen is a member of the IECA, holds a UCLA Counseling Certificate, and teaches at UC-Berkeley Exten…
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#735 Career Transition, Passive Aggression & Inner Critics - Phil Stark
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1:01:14Phil Stark is a former screenwriter (Dude, Where’s My Car) turned marriage and family therapist. He shares why he made this huge career pivot plus he and Paul discuss passive aggression in relationships and managing the inner critic. Check out his new book, Dude, Where's My Car-tharsis?: A Friendly and Engaging Guide to Talk Therapy For more about …
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February 14: A Day of Love, Reflection, and Rememberance
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13:47Send us an email @ [email protected] On this episode, Carrie and Jessica open their hearts to share their experiences from February 14, 2018—the day that forever changed their lives. As mothers of children who were at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the tragic shooting that claimed 17 lives, they reflect on what they’ve le…
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The Science of Spontaneous Spiritual Awakening with Jessica Corneille
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51:04In the realm of healing and personal growth, the subject of spiritual awakening often emerges as a complex theme, merging both the psychological and the transcendental. In our latest episode, we host Jessica Corneille, MSc, a Research Psychologist with a focus on the enigmatic field of spiritually transformative experiences (STEs). Jessica shares h…
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#734 School Pressure, Being Gay & Boundaries: Jon-Luc
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1:30:56Paul’s support group friend, Jon Luc, opens up about the ways that school took an incredible mental toll on his life and how being gay in this world has also created challenges. He shares his struggles with addiction, his love for his support group, and how he’s learned to set boundaries in his relationships. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Org…
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Send us an email @ [email protected] Chelsea Briggs is an experienced English educator with over a decade of teaching in Broward County. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, she began her career as a paraprofessional at Horizon Elementary and has taught at Stoneman Douglas High School since 2017. Currently teaching 11th and 12th…
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Joshua Fields and T.K. Coleman,(@TheMinimalists) better known as two parts of the popular trio, The Minimalists, join Paul to talk about how all the clutter in our lives can affect our minds and offer tips on how to live better with less. More about the Minimalists: www.TheMinimalists.com www.instagram.com/theminimalists This episode is sponsored b…
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Let Them – A Deep Dive into Mel Robbins' Game-Changing Theory Part 1
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32:28Send us an email @ [email protected] In this episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed, Carrie and Jessica break down the first half of Mel Robbins' book, The Let Them Theory. They explore how this powerful mindset shift can transform parenting, sharing personal stories of when they could have put this approach into practice. Whether you're…
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Discover Your Personality Type - Unlocking the Enneagram for Self-Awareness & Personal Growth with Beatrice Chestnut
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59:14Unlock the mysteries of the Enneagram with Beatrice Chestnut, Ph.D. - one of the most authoritative voices and thought leaders in the modern Enneagram movement. Discover how the Enneagram's ancient wisdom can serve as a transformative map for understanding your own unconscious patterns and behaviors as she guides us through this fascinating tool fo…
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#732 Paul's Cousin & Their Family Tree - Paul Barnard
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1:15:46We visit the family tree today with Paul Gilmartin’s cousin, Paul Barnard. He shares stories of his past, from losing his baby sister to moving in with an entirely new family when he was 8 years old. He also shares beautiful thoughts on his time caretaking for his wife, who battled cancer for many years. This episode is sponsored by Orgain Organic …
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Calm or Chaos: What it Takes to Raise a Large Family
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37:40Send us an email @ [email protected] Catherine Walker wears many hats. She sits on the board at S.O.S Children's Village, is the president of the Stoneman Douglas Football Boosters, substitute teachers, is married to the mayor of Parkland, and most important is the mom to five children. Catherine makes motherhood look easy, never gett…
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#731 Living Well With Bipolar - Dr David Miklowitz
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1:18:27David Miklowitz is a Professor of Psychiatry in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UCLA. Dr. Miklowitz’s research focuses on bipolar disorder and in this episode he shares the distinct differences between BP1 and BP2 and unpacks myths about bipolar disorder. Look for his new book Living Well with Bipolar Disorder: Practical Strategi…
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Send us an email @ [email protected] In this insightful episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed, Jessica and Carrie dive into the emotional and practical aspects of preparing to become empty nesters. Jessica shares her perspective as a mom with one child still in high school and two in college, while Carrie reflects on her experiences wit…
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Practical Neuroplasticity - Feldenkrais, Somatics & Learning How to Change with Nick Strauss-Klein
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56:21Can a gentle movement practice reshape your life? Meet Nick Strauss-Klein, a Guild-certified Feldenkrais practitioner and founder of The Feldenkrais Project, who shares his journey from a concert pianist sidelined by a repetitive strain injury to a passionate advocate and teacher of the Feldenkrais Method. Discover how his experience sparked a prof…
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#730 - Rethinking Our Relationship To Money - Elizabeth Husserl
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1:04:40Elizabeth Husserl (@ElizabethHusserl) is a financial advisor and the author of the new book The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money. She talks about the emotional aspects of money, including comparing yourself to others and blindly accumulating things, and how to find more balance and financial health. More about Elizabeth:…
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The Parenting Pivot: You Think You're Going To Italy And End Up in Holland
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45:51Send us an email @ [email protected] Jana Kohn is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master’s from Syracuse University. She has spent five years at Community High School District 128, supporting neurodiverse young adults in Extended Transition Services. Previously, she worked for seven years in a private clinic with …
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SPOTLIGHT | A Guided Practice to Reduce Stress & Build Safety Through Contact Points with Dr. Liz Stanley
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26:16Experience the "contact points" meditation with Dr. Liz Stanley, a practical guided exercise that integrates seamlessly into your daily routine and can transform your stress resilience and self-regulation. Liz Stanley, PhD, is the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT®), speaker and award-winning author of Widen the Window and Pa…
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#729 The Ripples Of Childhood Abuse - Nathan Spiteri
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1:35:06Nathan Spiteri (@NathanSpiteri) is an Australian filmmaker, actor, and writer on a mission to eradicate the lingering shame of abuse. As a child, Nathan was sexually and mentally abused for years. He discusses the attachment he felt to his abuser, how he continued the cycle of abuse as an adult, and how he was finally able to see that the pain he w…
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Heart-Brain Coherence, Emotional Intelligence & The Vibrational Spectrum of Love with Dr. Rollin McCraty
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57:00Our special guest for today’s New Year episode is Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., innovator, psychophysiologist and director of research at HeartMath® Institute Research Center. One of Rollin's primary areas of focus is the physiology of emotion, investigating the mechanisms by which emotions influence cognitive processes, behavior and health. Hear his tran…
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#728 Childless By Choice - Dr Kate Truitt Returns
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1:34:29Dr. Kate Truitt is a psychologist and neuroscientist, visiting the show for the second time. In this episode, she opens up about being childless in our current culture and shares personal stories that have shaped her life. She also discusses her research on the amygdala and a healing method called Brain Partnership. More About Dr. Truitt CEO & Foun…
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Send us an email @ [email protected] In their last episode of 2024, Carrie and Jessica talk about the holiday traditions followed with their own families. They then go on to reflect about the year with their new podcast, favorite episodes, what they've learned, and what they would like to try in 2025. Enjoy! 🔗 Connect with Jessica Ang…
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The Global Brain, Spiritual Awakening & Human Evolution with Peter Russell
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56:05Peter Russell is an author, speaker and leading thinker on consciousness and contemporary spirituality. Join us in this compelling episode with a luminary whose journey from theoretical physics to spiritual traditions and meditation offers profound insights. Peter's principal interest is the deeper, spiritual significance of the times we are passin…
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#726 Fantasy, Shyness & Low Self-Esteem - Rebecca W
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1:06:39Rebecca W is Paul's friend from a support group. She shares her struggles with shyness and low-self esteem and opens up about sex and love addiction as well as her penchant for fantasy. This episode is sponsored by Babbel language learning app. For 60% off your subscription go to www.Babbel.com/Breath. Rules and restrictions may apply. If you’re in…
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Why Sleep Struggles Could Be More Than Just Tired Kids
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32:21Send us an email @ [email protected] Dr. Layne Martin, initially focused on veneers and crowns, shifted his career after collaborating with dentists specializing in complex cases, particularly influenced by Victor Avis. Avis emphasized the importance of airway issues, which Dr. Martin explored further, realizing that symptoms like tee…
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