Best Jazzmyn Proctor Podcasts (2025)

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DWTS, Clarity, and Controversy: Why Whitney Leavitt Had to Be the Villain to Win 22:37

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🔥 Are you sacrificing your ambition to be a people-pleaser? Today, we dive deep into the strategic, often-misunderstood journey of Whitney Leavitt from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. For entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries, her controversial rise—from the alleged MomTok villain to a Dancing With the Stars (DWTS) semifinalist—is the ultimate…

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#175 - December (the final!) Friendship Challenge: Write a Letter to One Friend 14:20

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The final friendship challenge of the year is to write one friend a real letter. This was inspired by the novel I'm currently reading and loving--The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Yes, it can be typed and even sent via email. But this NOT a text saying, “I hope you’re well" or "I miss you." Write an honest, thoughtful note saying: Here’s why you…

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#174 - The Neuroscience of Feeling Seen, Ignored, or Left Out in Friendships (with Dr. Ben Rein) 36:57

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I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Ben Rein, neuroscientist and author of Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection. We discuss what friendship does to your brain and why loneliness is SO damaging over time. We cover why introverts still need connection (just in smaller “doses”), why ghosting and quiet quitting in friendships can land…

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Why You're More Afraid of Colleagues' Judgment Than Your Audience (And Why That is Holding You Back) 17:42

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Welcome to the final part of our three-part series, The Unseen Architecture of Visibility! In this episode, we dive deep into the most critical foundation of all: Mindset Mastery. For entrepreneurs, creators, and visionaries, the fear of being perceived—specifically, judged by your industry peers—can be the silent killer of your authentic voice and…

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Invisible Labor & Public Pressure: Navigating the Wellness Industry as a Black Woman with Shantani Moore 39:08

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In a world where wellness is often commodified and put on aesthetic display, it's easy to fall into the performative wellness trap. It’s the constant pressure to look zen, to buy the right gear, and to follow the latest trends instead of honestly checking in with how you truly feel. In this bold and empowering episode, host Jazzmyn Proctor sits dow…

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What You Consume Controls What You Create (Part 2 of The Unseen Architecture of Visibility Series) 15:41

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Are you letting your phone, your playlists, and your media diet dictate your creative output? In the second part of our series, In part 2 of a 3 part series, host Jazzmyn dives deep into consumption—and how being intentional about what you let into your orbit is the non-negotiable step to maintaining your creative space. From swapping true crime po…

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#173 - What Makes a Friendship Last: Lessons from 40 Years (with Sunny & Jenn) 43:39

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The Real Work Behind Lifelong Friendship This week I’m joined by two women who accidentally went viral on social media, but they've been doing the real work of close friendship for over four decades. I'm a BIG fan and begged them to let me examine their friendship on the show. Meet Jenn Sherman (who you might know from Peloton) and Pam “Sunny” Suns…

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The Antidote to Fear: Action over Perfection to Dissolve Your Resistance to Being Seen with Casey Stevens 44:18

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Are you stuck in a cycle of resistance and self-abandonment, telling yourself you'll start tomorrow? This episode is your guide to understanding the unconscious barriers holding back your visibility and business expansion. Host Jazzmyn Proctor sits down with spiritual psychotherapist Casey Stevens (known on Instagram as @ShrinkBigger) to dive into …

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Audit Your Orbit: How Your Relationships Are Draining Your Creative Energy (Part 1 of The Unseen Architecture of Visibility Series) 21:44

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Your creative energy is like a sourdough starter—it needs the right ingredients and care to grow. But have you ever considered that the people you keep in your life are part of those essential ingredients? Welcome to Part 1 of our three-part series, "The Unseen Architecture of Visibility," focusing on the profound impact of your relationships on yo…

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#172 - What “Beaches” Gets Right About Friendship (with Professors Paul Eastwick & Eli Finkel) 48:52

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You've arrived at the best academic nerd-out ever on the movie Beaches. Find out why CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney's instant friendship chemistry, breakups and makeups, and tear-jerker ending still wrecks us (in the best way). Is there something we can still learn in 2025 about making, keeping, and losing friends from this late 80s film? Absolutely.…

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Therapy is Political: Why Nuance, Not Noise, is the New Standard for Visibility with Dr. Jessica Rabon 33:53

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Are you exhausted by the all-or-nothing extremes of the internet? 🔥 In a world where reactive, inflammatory content often gets the most clicks, how do you show up authentically, ethically, and with the nuance the conversation deserves? This week, host Jazzmyn sits down with psychologist and viral sensation Dr. Jessica Rabon to talk about her evolut…

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Why The Fear of Being Misunderstood Is Preventing You From Growing 20:59

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The biggest visibility hurdle isn't Imposter Syndrome—it's the fear of being misunderstood. As an entrepreneur, creator, or visionary, how much power are you giving to the thought of having your intentions misread or facing pushback? That fear freezes you, keeping your authentic message from the aligned audience that needs it most. In this powerful…

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#171 - Brighten a Friend’s Day with One Simple Gesture: November Friendship Challenge 15:04

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This month’s friendship challenge is all about generosity, but not the kind that empties your wallet or the type that requires a special occasion like a birthday or holiday gift. Think thoughtfulness and the joy of letting friends know you're thinking of them for no reason whatsoever. It's generosity of time and spirit merely to show friends they m…

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It's Safe to Slow Down: Unrushing Healing & Trauma's Impact on Your Body with Hannah Guy 35:22

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Visionary, are you rushing toward a "fixed" version of yourself, believing that healing must be hard, fast, and complicated? In this eye-opening conversation, Jazzmyn sits down with trauma therapist Hannah Guy of Revive Therapy Services to break down the concept of "Too Much, Too Soon, Too Fast" and how this pace can actually prevent true healing f…

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#170 - The Friend Who Really Sees You (with Hannah Rosenberg) 33:25

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"This made me think of you." Is there anything more delightful to hear from a friend? These are the words often written between friends when someone shares one of Hannah Rosenberg's (always viral!) poems from Instagram. And the incredible Hannah Rosenberg is my guest on Dear Nina. I was so excited to meet the woman behind the words I've been sharin…

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#169 - Hosting a Salon: The Friendship Upgrade from Book Clubs (with Linda-Marie Barrett) 36:58

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Want a social gathering for making new friends or deepening friendships that’s not a book club, not mahjong, not a cooking club, not pickleball—just high-level, soul-filling conversation? Enter "the salon." Linda-Marie Barrett, author of Creating a Salon: The Magic of Conversations that Matter, shows us exactly how to plan a modern salon: who to in…

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Why Choosing Joy is a Radical Act of Visibility 24:56

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Is it okay to choose joy and consume light-hearted content when the world feels heavy? Host Jazzmyn says YES, and it's a radical act of resistance. If you are an entrepreneur, creator, or visionary struggling with the pressure to be constantly "aware" and "loud," this episode is your PERMISSION SLIP to let go of the guilt. In this unedited solo epi…

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Healing Money Wounds: Why It's So Scary to Charge Your Worth & The Six-Figure Mindset with Sarah Mac 38:07

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Are you ready to stop freaking out every time you have to send an invoice or raise your prices? In this empowering episode of The Visibility Standard, Jazzmyn is joined by Sarah Mac, author of The Six Figure Creative, to dive deep into the uncomfortable reality of money wounds and the pervasive cultural programming that keeps visionaries from charg…

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The Fear of Perception vs. The 'Housewives Effect': How to Anchor Your Brand in Purpose 22:45

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Are you trying to present a lifestyle that isn't yours? This week on The Visibility Standard, Jazzmyn Proctor dives into the unexpected business lessons we can learn from the drama-filled world of The Real Housewives. For every entrepreneur, creator, and visionary who struggles with the fear of being perceived, this episode is your urgent reminder:…

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#168 - From Surface to Substance: A Journalist’s Guide to Deeper Friendships (with Jonah Kaplan) 33:41

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Ever feel like your friendships are trapped in the very general "how are you?" catch-up loop? Award-winning journalist Jonah Kaplan joins me to talk about moving from small talk to something more substantive that feeds connection. Jonah has spent two decades covering difficult stories for CBS and WCCO, and he’s learned that the best conversations—o…

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NFL Cheerleader to Counselor: Finding Your Identity After the Spotlight with Hannah LeBeau 31:06

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Former NFL Cheerleader Hannah LaBeua joins Jazz to share her raw, authentic journey from the intense visibility of the spotlight to finding true fulfillment as a Mental Health Counselor. This episode is for every entrepreneur, creator, or visionary who has tied their self-worth to their accomplishments, feared being perceived, or struggled to pivot…

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#167 - Ask Your Friends (A LOT) More Questions: The October Friendship Challenge 13:37

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You're probably not asking your friends enough questions. This month’s Friendship Challenge is simple but powerful: ask your friends more questions. (Way more than you think you should.) Trust me, people notice when you're not asking questions. One of my most viral TikToks from last fall was when I talked about "the friend who never asks about you.…

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Taylor Swift's Marketing Playbook: Three Visibility Secrets for Entrepreneurs 27:24

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Taylor Swift is more than a cultural icon—she is a marketing mastermind who has perfected the art of visibility, consistency, and building fierce audience loyalty. If you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or visionary who is letting visibility fears hold your business back, this episode is your required reading. Host Jazzmyn breaks down the three non-ne…

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Soft Life Entrepreneurship: Substack, Micro-Bakeries & Embracing Your Manifesting Generator Design with Kristen Garaffo 27:56

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Are you feeling shame over the number of times you've hit the reset button on your career? This episode is your permission slip to celebrate every pivot! Host Jazzmyn welcomes writer and creator Kristen Garaffo of the Substack Older, Wiser, Hotter to discuss her incredible journey from professional theater and journalism to launching a successful m…

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#166 - Friendship Repair: How to Say I'm Sorry, Accept Apologies, and Ask for One (with Marjorie Ingall) 36:01

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A good apology can save a friendship; a bad one can torch it. And yes, our friends will mess up. As will we! That's why learning to say "I'm sorry" (and why!), accept an apology, and even ask for a better apology if the one you got was "off" are all important skills in maintaining and deepening your friendships. In this episode of Dear Nina, I spok…

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Why Discomfort is Proof You’re on the Right Path 23:24

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Is the fear of being perceived keeping you small? You've got the vision, but taking the next step feels paralyzing. In this episode of The Visibility Standard, host Jazzmyn tackles the biggest misconception in entrepreneurial growth: the belief that aligned action should feel easy. We challenge the notion of "comfortable growth" and reframe discomf…

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Overcoming the Fear of Being Seen Online with Sarah Hammill 40:21

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Sarah gets real about what it was like to be terrified of posting anything personal, how she worked through the "what will people think?" spiral, and the moment she realized that sharing her story wasn't just healing for her—it was helping others feel less alone. We talk about: ✨ the real fear behind "what will people think?" and how to work throug…

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#165 - The Child-Free Friend: Honest Talk About Friendship and Different Life Paths (with Dani Alpert) 28:54

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Different choices, same friendships—if you’re willing to speak up. This week on Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, I talk with bestselling author Dani Alpert, who has always known she didn’t want children. While her five best friends all married and had kids, Dani carved out a different life. The result? Decades of navigating friendships wh…

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Being an Influencer is About Your Impact Not Your Follower Count 17:55

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In this episode of 'The Visibility Standard,' host Jazzmyn challenges the traditional notion of what it means to be an influencer. She discusses the power of genuine influence, stressing that follower counts don't determine impact. Jazzmyn encourages creatives to embrace their unique voices, show up authentically, and create content from a place of…

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Building a Personal Brand That Resonates With You and Your Audience 20:26

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Welcome to The Visibility Standard, the revamped podcast that centers visibility, authenticity, and personal branding. I’m Jazzmyn Proctor, a therapist turned visibility strategist, and I’m taking you behind the scenes of why we shifted from All Our Parts to The Visibility Standard. This episode lays the foundation: why your identity extends beyond…

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#164 - Making Mom Friends: Challenges and Opportunities (with Alex Reed) 38:51

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New parenthood can be isolating and full of unspoken (or spoken!) pressures. But those early years are not only about the challenges. There are opportunities too! For one, being at a drastically new stage of life is a common time for making friends who are going through similar experiences. I spoke to Alex Reed, a new-ish mom (at least compared to …

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Welcome to The Visibility Standard - Where Visibility Meets Healing 1:03

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The Visibility Standard is more than a podcast—it’s a cultural reset. Hosted by relational therapist and visibility coach Jazzmyn Proctor, this show spotlights visionaries who are visible, making an impact, shaping the conversation, and staying true to their voice. This isn’t your beige, cookie-cutter mental health podcast. It’s part healing, part …

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#163 - Shame and Friendship: What We Hide, What We Share (with Melissa Petro) 28:19

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What happens when we carry shame into our friendships? How does it keep us apart? How does it connect us deeply to others? I spoke with author Melissa Petro, whose book, SHAME ON YOU: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification, delves into the complex relationship between shame, identity, and connection. Together we explore how unacknowledged sh…

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Balancing Motherhood & Building A Career That Feels Good with Erin Bowman 30:15

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I’m joined by Erin Bowman, a somatic therapist who specializes in sensory-motor approaches to healing. We dive deep into what happens when healing goes beyond talk therapy—how trauma shows up in the body, and how practical practices like inner child work and boundary setting can rewiring your nervous system. We also get real about the realities of …

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#162 - September Friendship Challenge: Listen to Your "Bestie Brain," Not Your "Bully Brain" (with Leslie Randolph) 33:12

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This month’s Dear Nina Friendship Challenge taps into the fresh-start energy of September to help you quiet the inner bully telling you you're awkward or not desired and dial up your inner bestie. I'm joined by Leslie Randolph, certified coach and TEDx speaker, who helps adults, tweens, and teens cultivate self-confidence that sticks. Leslie and I …

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Why Niceness is Screwing You Over and Kindness Builds Connection 21:03

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In this episode of 'all our parts,' host Jazzmyn dives into the significant difference between being a kind person versus a nice person. She shares personal stories from her upbringing as the 'golden child' and how the pressure to be nice impacted her friendships and self-worth. Jazzmyn explains that niceness often revolves around others' perceptio…

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The Role of Supervision & Self-Awareness in Coaching Practice with Antonia Dolhaine 30:38

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In this episode of The Visibility Standard, I'm joined by Antonia—a coach who specializes in helping creatives and individuals step outside their comfort zones—for an essential conversation about supervision, self-awareness, and sustainable growth in the helping professions. We dive deep into why ongoing professional support isn't just nice-to-have…

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#161 - How Much Can You Expect Friends to Support Your Business, Book, or New Endeavor? (with Jackie Friedland) 32:59

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What should we expect from friends when we launch a new business or creative project like a book or a new company? Bestselling author Jackie Friedland joins me to wrestle with the messy feelings of disappointment, obligation, vulnerability, and gratitude that come with asking friends for support. Jackie opens up about the rollercoaster of releasing…

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The Entrepreneur's Guide to Systems That Scale Without Losing Your Voice 21:38

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In this solo episode of The Visibility Standard, I'm diving deep into why systems are the backbone of sustainable business growth—especially when it comes to marketing that actually converts without burning you out. I'm sharing why cookie-cutter templates and over-relying on AI tools like ChatGPT isn't enough when you're trying to build genuine aud…

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A Substack Rising Star's Blueprint to Building Authentic Community with Monica Woodhams 29:15

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In this episode of The Visibility Standard, I sit down with Monica Woodhams—writer of "Hot, Curious, and Cultured" on Substack and currently ranked #54 among rising stars—for an inspiring conversation about career pivots, authentic content creation, and intentional living. Monica shares her non-linear journey from college blogger and YouTuber to in…

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Personal Brand 101 Marketing Yourself Without Cringe 28:46

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Grad school gave you theories, techniques, and mountains of debt — but not how to market yourself, build a personal brand, or show up online without cringing? In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I stopped hiding behind “safe” content and built a visibility strategy that actually feels authentic—and works. We’ll dive into: ✨ Therapist marketing th…

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# 160 - From the Cafeteria to the Mahj Table: Friend Group Challenges from Teens to Midlife and Beyond (LIVE!) 58:37

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My dream for "Dear Nina" has always been to make people feel less alone in the messy parts of friendship. Episode #160 was our first-ever LIVE show with 120 people in the room—and wow, you could feel the energy, see the heads nodding, and appreciate the camaraderie of an audience who has experienced the highs and lows of friend groups. Friend group…

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What Happens When You Stop Shrinking For Your Brand with Becca Post 30:40

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in this episode of all our parts, i sit down with becca post (@forwardhealingtherapy)—therapist, practice owner, and certified rebrand baddie—to talk about what it really looks like to evolve in public. we get into the mess and magic of being a business owner and a human at the same time. becca shares why she decided to separate her personal voice …

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Why I Quit My Secure Job for the Unknown 20:11

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Ever fantasize about walking away from your "secure" job but talk yourself out of it because it doesn't make sense on paper? Tired of staying stuck in situations that drain your soul just to keep other people comfortable? In this solo episode, I'm getting vulnerable about the riskiest season of my life—when I walked away from stability and into the…

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#159 - Teaching Kindness Without Forcing Friendships: A Parenting Dilemma (with Jessica Speer) 31:30

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As parents, we all want our kids to be kind, inclusive, and compassionate. But what about when your child simply isn’t interested in a friendship? How do you balance kindness with their right to choose who they spend time with? This week, I revisit one of my earliest and most-loved conversations with award-winning author Jessica Speer, whose books …

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Breaking Free from Therapist Hustle Culture with Abby Wilson 28:41

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In this episode of The Visibility Standard, I'm joined by existential therapist Abby Wilson for a conversation every helping professional needs to hear: how to stop tying your value to external metrics and start building a career that actually feels sustainable. We dive into the messy reality of therapist life beyond the highlight reels and supervi…

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Stop Seeing Other Therapists As Competition 19:02

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In this bold solo episode of The Visibility Standard, I'm calling in the therapist community with love (and some necessary tough truth) to talk about the competition, gatekeeping, and comparison that's keeping us isolated when we should have each other's backs. I'm getting real about the dysfunction in our field—from grad school pettiness to non-co…

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#158 - You Need an Older or Younger Friend: August Friendship Challenge (with Liz Alterman) 23:07

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The August Friendship Challenge on Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship is all about mixed-age friendships, and I’m grateful to dive into the topic with author Liz Alterman. Her latest novel, Claire Casey’s Had Enough, includes a beautiful friendship between a 46-year-old and a 78-year-old woman, which gave me the perfect reason to talk about …

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The Helper's Dilemma: Showing Up Without Losing Yourself with Samantha Southard 42:29

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Ever feel like you're holding everyone else's pain while your own cup is completely empty? Exhausted from being the "strong friend" who shows up for everyone but struggles to ask for help yourself? In this episode, I sit down with the iconic Sam Southard, better known as The Blonde Therapist—a trauma therapist, content creator, and unapologetic tru…

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The Truth About Living With ARFID & OCD — And Why Eating Isn’t “Easy” For Everyone 20:11

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in this solo episode, i’m pulling the curtain back on a part of my mental health journey i’ve never shared in full—my experience living with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (arfid) and ocd. from being called a “picky eater” as a kid to navigating food anxiety, sensory overwhelm, and shame as an adult, i’m sharing what it’s really like to …