Best Tiff Carson Podcasts (2025)

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From Rock Bottom to Soul Work: Donnie Summers on Choosing Life and Healing Deeply 1:04:30

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Have you ever felt like talk therapy just scratched the surface—but your body was holding onto something deeper? In this soul-shifting episode, I sit down with intuitive guide Donnie Summers to explore how he turned years of depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation into a journey of spiritual and emotional healing. We talk about his sacred mentors…

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#239 - Roxanne Chaput - Beyond the 30-Day Myth: The Years-Long Journey of True Healing 31:00

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Mental Matters host Asekho Toto engages in a conversation about the reality of deep healing with a spiritual practitioner who challenges popular quick-fix narratives. This episode confronts the common belief that habits can be broken in just 30 days, revealing instead that authentic healing from generational patterns and trauma can take years of de…

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Choosing to Stay: Ayla Casey on Grief, Caregiving, and Reclaiming Her Voice 47:38

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When Ayla Casey's husband was diagnosed with young-onset colon cancer, her world cracked open. What followed was a sacred and painful journey through caregiving, loss, and deep transformation. In this episode, Ayla shares what it means to witness pain rather than bypass it, how grief lives in the body, and why she believes reclaiming your voice is …

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#238 - Rachel Harrison - The Spiritual Roots of Trauma: Healing Your Soul for Mental Wellness 41:49

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This episode of Mental Matters features a dialogue between host Asekho Toto and the creator of "Recovery Your Soul" podcast about the essential connection between spiritual awareness and mental health healing. The conversation introduces a compassionate approach to trauma recovery that emphasizes curiosity over self-blame and root-cause healing ove…

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#237 - Morgana Rae - Love Your Money, Change Your Life: The Psychology of Wealth 47:06

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This episode of Mental Matters explores the concept that your relationship with money mirrors your deepest personal relationships. Host Asekho Toto and financial transformation expert Morgana Rae discuss how treating money as a beloved partner rather than an enemy can dramatically shift your financial reality. Morgana shares insights from her bests…

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#236 - Allicia Johnson Niles - When Grief Becomes Purpose: A Murder, A Miracle, and Mental Health Recovery 32:13

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Mental Matters host Asekho Toto interviews the author behind "Angel and Arlington," the true story of a child who used their spiritual connection with their murdered father to help solve his case. This episode takes listeners on an emotional journey through grief, PTSD, and anxiety, revealing how these challenges can be transformed into purpose and…

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How Tracey Napier Turned Her Limitation Into Her Life’s Purpose 33:35

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What if the part of you you’ve spent your life trying to hide… is the very thing that could heal you—and others? In this powerful conversation, Tracey Napier—intuitive life coach, speaker, Reiki practitioner, and author of Get Changed—shares how she transformed her lifelong insecurity (her voice) into her greatest tool for purpose, healing, and con…

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#234 - Leslie Draffin - Cyclical Healing: Microdosing in Rhythm with Women's Mental Health 36:47

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In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto dives into the intersection of psychedelics and women's health with an expert who has pioneered a revolutionary approach to mental wellness through cyclical microdosing. The conversation illuminates how traditional mental health treatments have historically overlooked the unique biological rhythms…

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The Courage to Speak: Reclaiming Power After Childhood Sexual Abuse 44:38

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What if the truth you've never said out loud could be the very thing that sets you free? In this raw and powerful conversation, I’m joined by Kath Essing—author, speaker, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. We talk about the body’s wisdom, what healing really looks like, and why speaking your truth—out loud—can be both terrifying and life-givin…

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#233 - Blair Abee - Transcending Pain Through Higher Consciousness: A Journey to Mental Wellness 37:47

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In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto engages in a profound conversation with a distinguished meditation expert and author who shares their transformative approach to mental wellness through higher consciousness meditation. Blair challenges conventional beliefs about chronic pain, revealing that what many consider a lifelong condition…

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#232 - Randy Adkins Jr. - Intentional Creation: Finding Your Unique Purpose Beyond Trauma 35:36

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In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto dives into the transformative journey of self-discovery and purpose with a spiritual guide who brings unique insights from both faith and technology backgrounds. The conversation explores how our minds operate like computer programs, running the same algorithms of past trauma and limiting beliefs …

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#231 - Daina Rasutis - Serotonin's Secret Home: Why Your Gut Health Is Central to Mental Wellbeing 31:42

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In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto explores the fascinating connection between gut health and mental wellbeing with a gut health therapist who transitioned from civil engineering to nutrition therapy. Discover how the gut functions as your "second brain," producing 90% of your body's serotonin and directly influencing your mood, an…

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#230 - Tiff Carson - Beyond the Struggle: Finding Meaning in Fertility Journeys and Neurodivergent Parenting 40:21

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Join me Asekho Toto on Mental Matters as a mother shares her winding path through fertility treatments, parenting challenges, and personal healing. After years of trying to start a family with her husband James, she details their eventual success and the decision to pursue more children despite the physical and financial strain. The conversation ge…

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Softness as a Lifeline: How Painting Helped Ovi Paulter Heal From Burnout 36:37

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In this soulful episode, Tiff sits down with floral oil painter and nonprofit founder Ovi Paulter, who shares her journey of healing from trauma and deep burnout through the quiet magic of creativity. Together, they explore how softness, beauty, and creating just for joy can be a lifeline—especially when life feels too heavy. Ovi’s story is a remin…

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#229 - Joseph Drolshagen - Why Your Business Is Stuck (And How to Unlock Explosive Growth with the SMT Method) 40:23

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Struggling to scale your business? Feel like you're spinning your wheels despite endless hustle? In this game-changing episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho Toto sits down with a high-energy legend who’s cracked the code to shattering subconscious barriers and achieving unparalleled success. Discover the revolutionary SMT Method—a personalized, no…

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Coming Home to the Unborn Mind: A Soul Conversation with Thich Dieu Thien 55:20

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What if you didn’t have to fix your suffering—just release the parts of you that were never really you? In this profound conversation, Buddhist nun and Awakened teacher Thich Dieu Thien, gently guides us back to our Unborn Mind—the place of clarity, peace, and true compassion. We explore spiritual awakening, grief, letting go, and what it means to …

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Seize Your Second Chance: Dan Reilly on Resilience, Cancer, and Rediscovering Life 49:55

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What if the hardest thing you’ve ever faced… became the very thing that saved your life? Dan Reilly is a husband, father, and self-proclaimed ordinary guy—until life gave him three wake-up calls: a bank robbery, a wildfire evacuation, and a stage III esophageal cancer diagnosis. In this powerful conversation, Dan shares how he turned crisis into pu…

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Rewire Your Beliefs, Reclaim Your Life: Healing the Root with Kate Semeniuk 52:20

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What if the pain you’re carrying…was never yours to begin with? In this powerful conversation, Rapid Transformational Therapist Kate Semeniuk shares how she helps people heal the deep subconscious beliefs formed in early childhood—beliefs that still shape our adult lives through anxiety, people-pleasing, burnout, and depression. Kate and I talk abo…

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How to Heal When You’re at Rock Bottom: Malisa Hepner on Trauma, Burnout & Rebuilding Your Life 56:16

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Have you ever whispered to yourself, “I don’t know how much longer I can keep going?” In this raw and powerful episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, Tiff Carson sits down with therapist and podcast host Malisa Hepner, whose story reads like a trauma survivor’s handbook—childhood abuse, parental loss, CPTSD, and burnout so intense it nearly took her li…

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#191 Eephus (with Carson Lund) 1:07:59

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#191 Eephus (with Carson Lund) by Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey BorislowBy Karsten Runquist & Jeffrey Borislow

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#228 - Sarah Taylor - Unconscious Bias: The Hidden Toll on Mental Health in the Workplace 38:06

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Dive into how unconscious biases silently shape workplace mental health with host Asekho toto and DEI expert Sarah Taylor. Discover why microaggressions can cause emotional trauma, how Gen Z is reshaping corporate wellness, and practical tips to challenge your biases for a healthier, more inclusive office. Tune in to redefine success—one mindful st…

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#227 - David Alan Brown - The Lonely Seat at the Top: Why Leaders Need Mental Health Support Too 34:44

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In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asekho dives into the hidden pressures of corporate leadership and why mental health matters at every level. From the loneliness of decision-making to breaking the stigma of vulnerability, we explore how leaders can prioritize their well-being to foster healthier workplaces. Joined by expert Derek, we discuss…

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#226 - Craig Mattson - Beating Digital Overwhelm: How Gen Z & Millennials Are Redefining Workplace Mental Health 32:10

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Feeling swamped by endless emails and Zoom calls? In this episode of Mental Matters, host Asakho Toto dives into the hidden toll of digital overwhelm in today’s corporate world. Joined by a communication expert, we explore six practical coping strategies that Gen Z and Millennials are using to protect their mental health while thriving at work. Fro…

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From Courtroom to Calling: Bob Martin on Healing Faith, Taoism, and the Power of Story 50:51

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In this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, Tiff sits down with former criminal trial lawyer turned author and spiritual seeker, Bob Martin. From Miami's cocaine cowboy era to Taoist teachings and deep soul shifts, Bob shares how he moved from a life built on power to one built on purpose. They explore the intersections of faith, storytelling, uncon…

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Burnout, Enoughness & the Power of Slowing Down with Michelle Gauthier 42:20

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What if the thing you’re most afraid to let go of is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this powerful episode, transformational coach Michelle Gauthier shares her personal story of walking away from a high-achieving, burnout-fueled life to rebuild from the inside out. We talk about how to tune into your body’s whispers before they become screams,…

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Grief on Purpose: How Laura Walton Found Power, Peace, and Purpose in the Pain 39:09

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What if grief wasn’t something to fix—but something to feel, carry, and even grow through? In this powerful episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Laura Walton—licensed therapist, grief and trauma expert, and founder of Grief on Purpose—to explore how unthinkable loss led her to the work she's doing today. Laura shares how losing her fa…

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#225 - Mariam Elhouli - From War to Words: Healing Generational Trauma Through Storytelling 30:19

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Join us on Mental Matters as our guest, an Australian-born Lebanese author and filmmaker, shares her journey through three wars, teen motherhood, and the mental health struggles that followed. Discover how she turned trauma into resilience, using writing and filmmaking to confront generational pain and advocate for children caught in conflict. This…

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#224 - Perry Power - Breaking the Silence: How Perry’s Story Reflects the Struggles of 'Adolescence' 40:31

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Netflix’s Adolescence dives into the raw realities of youth, toxic masculinity, and the weight of silence—just like Perry’s journey on this episode of Mental Matters. After years of hiding his abuse, Perry shares how he broke free in three bold steps, from a private confession to a viral social media moment. Tune in to explore how his story mirrors…

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Surviving Trafficking and Reclaiming Her Voice: Jennisue Jessen’s Story of Healing and Hope 52:51

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What does it take to rise from unimaginable pain and turn it into purpose? Jennisue Jessen, founder of Compass 31, joins me to share her extraordinary journey from being trafficked at just four years old to becoming a global advocate for freedom and healing. We talk about the misconceptions around human trafficking, why survivors often don’t identi…

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#223 - Sydney Decker - Healing Through Ayurveda: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles 35:28

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Join host Asekho Toto on Mental Matters for a powerful conversation with a guest who opens up about their lifelong battle with mental health challenges, from body dysmorphia and depression to surviving suicidal thoughts. Reflecting on their father’s struggles and suicide, the guest reveals how these experiences shaped their path to healing. Learn h…

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#222 - Deveren Fogle - Supporting Students with ADHD: The Ulula Story 34:02

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In this episode, we explore how Uleru, an AI-powered executive function coach, is making a difference for students with ADHD. From its inception by a former educator and coach to its impact on learning and mental health, discover the innovative ways Elula is helping students succeed. Sponsors and important links Subscribe to my newsletter: asekhos-…

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#221 - Robert Delena - Broken Systems, Mended Hearts: A Family's Battle with Education and Mental Health 33:57

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In this episode, we delve into the flaws of the American education and mental health systems through the eyes of a family whose son, Ryan, was misdiagnosed and mistreated. Our guest shares their journey of advocacy and the lessons learned in challenging these systems to find a better path for their child. This is a must-listen for parents, educator…

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Untriggering Motherhood: Healing Childhood Trauma While Raising Kids 37:59

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Motherhood is already a challenge—but what happens when your own childhood trauma resurfaces while raising your kids? In this deeply powerful conversation, Emily Cleghorn, an award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach, author, and speaker, shares her journey of recognizing and healing childhood trauma in the midst of parenting. Emily gets real about the t…

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#220 -Shannon Sauer Zavala - Rewriting Your Story: How to Change Your Personality for Better Mental Health 27:40

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Join us on Mental Matters as we explore the incredible transformation of a clinical psychologist from a disorganized student to a leading researcher in mental health. Learn about the link between personality traits and mental health, strategies for personal growth, and practical tips for managing anxiety and depression. Don't miss this inspiring co…

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#219 - Jonathan "Jon" Labman - Why Men Cry: Breaking the Silence on Trauma & Healing 34:22

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Ever been told to 'man up' and hide your pain? This episode drops the mic on toxic masculinity. Our host, Asekho, sits down with a therapist who survived childhood sexual abuse to unpack how men can heal—and why crying isn’t weakness. From trauma to therapy, we’ll tackle the unspoken struggles of being a man in a world that silences your emotions. …

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#218 - Russell Jones - Living with ADHD: A Raw Journey to Self-Acceptance and Community 28:11

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Join Russell Jones as he shares his unfiltered story of living with ADHD—depression, self-sabotage, and the struggle to ‘just try harder.’ Learn how he rebuilt his life through self-compassion , community accountability , and creative problem-solving. This episode tackles the shame and stigma around ADHD, offering hope for those who feel ‘broken.’ …

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Writing Through Grief: How Denise Clanin Found Healing After Loss 32:34

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What do you do when grief knocks the wind out of you? How do you carry the weight of loss without letting it break you? Denise Clanin knows this journey all too well. After losing her brother to NF2, a rare medical condition, she turned to writing as a way to process her pain. But what started as personal healing became something much bigger—a stor…

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#217 - Shanenn Bryant - Overcoming Jealousy and Insecurity: Healing from Childhood Trauma to Build Confident Relationships 27:52

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Join us as we delve into the journey of overcoming deep-seated insecurity and jealousy in relationships. Our guest shares their personal story of growing up in a dysfunctional family, the impact on their adult relationships, and how self-awareness and self-love led to healing. Learn actionable steps to transform your own relationship dynamics and e…

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#216 -Brittany Cano - Holistic Healing for Modern Stress: Reiki, Tapping, and Tools to Rewire Your Mind 28:24

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Join host me and guest Brittany Cano, a nurse turned holistic health coach, as they explore the intersection of mental and physical wellness. Learn how Brittany transformed their own struggles with anxiety and depression into a career helping others heal. Discover mind-body techniques like Reiki and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT ‘tapping’) to ma…

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#215 - Karen Dittman - From Crisis to Resilience: Navigating Addiction, Grief, and the Hidden Battles of Mental Health 34:15

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In this deeply personal episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho sits down with Karen, a beacon of resilience who has faced some of life’s toughest challenges head-on. Together, they explore the raw realities of addiction, grief, and mental health struggles within families—topics often shrouded in silence but affecting countless lives worldwide. Kar…

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Unlocking Your Highest Potential: Channeling, Healing & Consciousness with York Wang 42:51

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What if the key to your healing and transformation was simply… letting go? My guest, York Wang, went from living a "normal" life to experiencing a radical spiritual awakening that completely shifted his consciousness. After discovering The Sedona Method, York spent months in deep emotional release—leading him to channeling, healing, and working wit…

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#214 - Jenifer Pilates - From Toxic Silence to Radical Healing: A Journey Through Grief, Self-Discovery, and Reparenting Your Inner Child 42:46

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In this moving episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho sits down with a guest whose life has been shaped by decades of navigating toxic family dynamics, emotional abuse, and the silent scars of unresolved trauma. Together, they unravel the complexities of growing up in an unsafe environment, where love was weaponized and trust felt impossible. The …

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#213 - Angela Clement - From Darkness to Light: Navigating Grief, Rediscovering Yourself, and Building a New Normal 32:23

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Grief is often seen as a taboo subject—one many avoid discussing openly. But what happens when we face it head-on? In this powerful episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho sits down with a courageous guest who has navigated the depths of grief after losing her husband. Their candid discussion sheds light on the raw emotions, struggles, and breakthr…

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#212 - Rachel Lavin - Break Free from Diet Culture: Your Journey to Self-Love & Mental Wellness 34:18

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Diving into the transformative power of self-love and nutrition, this episode unpacks how restrictive diets and societal pressures sabotage mental and physical health. Learn why "less food = less calories" isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution and discover science-backed strategies to heal your relationship with food and your body. Guest Rachel Lavin …

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Awakening Your Soul: Healing, Intuition & The Akashic Records with Aaron French 1:01:04

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What if everything you've been searching for—healing, clarity, and purpose—was already within you? In this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Aaron French, a psychic medium, Akashic records reader, and spiritual mentor, to explore the power of intuition, soul awakening, and deep transformation.Aaron shares his incredible journey fro…

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#211 - Amilynne Caroll - What If Everything You Knew About Healing Was WRONG? | Cancer, Trauma & Finding Yourself 37:42

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Think you know what it takes to heal from trauma, illness, or mental health struggles? Think again. In this jaw-dropping episode of Mental Metals , host Asekho sits down with a guest who’s been through it ALL—stage 4 cancer (twice!), religious trauma, addiction, and the constant battle to reclaim her sense of self. You’ll hear shocking truths about…

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#210 - Brian Fleming - From Bombs to Brotherhood: How a Former Soldier Turned His Trauma Into a Mission That Could Save Your Life 30:30

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Ever wondered how someone picks up the pieces after surviving a suicide bombing? In today’s episode of Mental Matters, we sit down with Brian—a retired U.S. Army veteran, resilience expert, and trauma survivor—to explore the dark trenches of PTSD, pain, and redemption. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about surviving; it’s about thriving. Brian opens u…

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#209 - Dean Graves - The Shocking Truth About Why Traditional Mental Health Treatments Might Be Holding You Back (And What to Do Instead) 34:13

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Are you ready to uncover the hidden reason why so many of us feel stuck in our mental health journeys? In this mind-blowing episode of Mental Matters , host Asekho dives deep with a retired business guru turned mindfulness master who reveals the surprising connection between our "false identities" and everyday suffering. Spoiler alert: It’s not jus…

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Grief, Art, and Healing: Paula Di Marco on Finding Beauty Through Loss 46:49

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Grief is never simple—especially when it’s tied to complicated relationships, trauma, and unanswered questions. In this deeply moving episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I sit down with Paula Di Marco, a writer, visual artist, and mental health advocate who turned to art and storytelling after the devastating loss of her partner, Alex, to suicide in…

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#208 - Jeni Archer - The Mysteries of Past Lives and Hypnotherapy: A Journey Beyond Consciousness 26:17

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Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your conscious mind? In this fascinating episode, we dive deep into the world of transpersonal hypnotherapy with expert Jerni Archer. Discover how past life regression and ancestral exploration can unlock hidden truths and heal emotional wounds. Learn about the science behind hypnosis, its con…