Best Hayden Ellis Podcasts (2024)

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 63 - Competent Care for Marginalized Communities with Dani Falesnik 52:28

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Dani Falesnik. Jeremy and Dani discuss the importance of understanding neurodivergence in educational and therapeutic settings, emphasizing that traditional systems often fail to accommodate these differences. They highlight the need for more individualized approaches that consider each person…

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Ep. 227: From Undocumented Immigrant To Celebrity Makeup Artist -Shennel Patrick 1:29:21

5h ago1:29:21

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Shennel Patrick to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Shennel, better known as Nelli, is a Makeup Artist, Beauty Educator, Content Creator and a Serial Creative whose vision extends far beyond the palette. Nelli's commitment to her Artistry is total - MIND, BODY + SPIRIT… She believe…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 62 - QAnon and Religious Conspiracy Theories with special guest Cynane Shay 1:19:02

7d ago1:19:02

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First nuclear engineer we’ve had on as a guest! This week Jeremy is joined by the incisive Cynane Shay! Cynane discusses her journey through a rigid, evangelical upbringing and how it shaped her worldview, and how QAnon led to a deconstruction of her beliefs. She explores the influence of Christian nationalism and the prevalence of conspiracy theor…

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Ep. 226: How to Achieve Perfect Toenail Health - Titilayo Bankole 1:19:37

3d ago1:19:37

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Titilayo Bankole to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Titilayo is a first-generation American born into a Nigerian family where service is at the heart of everything. Growing up in her mother's salon, Titilayo quickly learned the value of hard work. While her parents dreamed of her …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 61 - Reclaim F*cking Everything with Kayla Felten 53:48

10d ago53:48

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This week Jeremy is joined by clinical social worker and co-founder of the Reclamation Collective Kayla Felten. Kayla talks about her journey through deconstruction and starting the Collective, and She emphasizes the importance of non-clinical interventions and community care for individuals dealing with religious trauma and spiritual abuse. The Re…

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Ep. 225: How The Glist App Helps Clients Find & Book You - Avista 1:41:17

10d ago1:41:17

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Avista Ortiz Bari to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Avista is the Founder of the Glist App. Glist is empowering vetted beauty professionals (hair, makeup, nail, and spray tanning artists) with a tool to list their services easily and for clients to quickly search, find, and book …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 60 - The Moral Panic Playbook with Special Guest Chrissy Stroop 1:06:55

17d ago1:06:55

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Jeremy is joined this week by journalist Chrissy Stroop to look at the manufactured moral panic targeting trans people. Jeremy and Chrissy discuss her personal experiences with religious trauma, the intertwining of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics, and the predictable pattern of moral panics. Chrissy highlights the long-term strate…

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Ep. 224: Former Celebrity Hair Stylist Launches Ambroise-Nourishing Hair Fragrance - Amanda Ambroise 1:10:46

17d ago1:10:46

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Amanda Ambroise to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Amanda is a seasoned stylist who has adorned the locks of elites, graced the runways of fashion week, glamorized TV screens, and serviced many in the heart of NYC. Ambroise, renowned for its custom wigs catering to a diverse clien…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 59 - Bearing Witness with Kathleen Mack 46:19

24d ago46:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by therapist and end-of-life doula Kathleen Mack. Kathleen describes her lifelong curiosity about people's minds and experiences, stemming from her own mental health struggles and early fascination with human behavior. Kathleen shares how her father’s death influenced her and led her to pursue training as a death doula, w…

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Ep. 223 - Landing A Deal With Walmart With 2 Golden Tickets - Jai Ellis, 5 Star Beauty Collection 1:29:45

24d ago1:29:45

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jai Ellis to the Friends in Beauty guest char. Jai is the Visionary, Founder, and CEO of 5 Star Beauty Collection and EllisJai Unisex Hairline. A trailblazer with over three decades of unwavering commitment to transforming lives, one strand at a time, Jai has achieved a groundbreakin…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 58 - Navigating Sexual Shame with Caitlin Weber 51:57

1M ago51:57

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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sex Therapist, Caitlin Weber. Caitlin Weber discusses her journey into the mental health field and her path to becoming a systems-oriented therapist with a focus on sex therapy. Jeremy and Caitlin discuss the pervasive influence of religious norms on cultural attitudes to…

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Ep. 222: Friends Don't Ask Friends For Discounts! - Feat. Zoey Asher + Deyana Walker 1:46:31

1M ago1:46:31

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome my friends that I met through beauty, Zoey Asher and Deyana Walker. I wanted to do something special to commemorate my 222nd episode of the podcast so I couldn’t think of a better way than chatting it up with my girls! You know that I always stress the importance of networking and bu…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 57 - Systems Beings Lab with Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin 54:02

1M ago54:02

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Jeremy is joined this week by the dynamic duo of Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin from the University of British Columbia where they founded the Systems Beings Lab, a collaborative research collective that tackles the complexity of modern issues. In this episode, Derek and Naoko discuss emerging collaborative spaces in academia to address the climate em…

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Ep. 221: The Most Overlooked Member Of Your Money Team - Danielle Hayden 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Danielle Hayden to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Danielle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. a bookkeeping and accounting firm that is on a mission to coach six figure (+ beyond) female entrepreneurs so they can better understand their numbers through bookke…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 56 - Cup of Tea Psychiatry with Rachel Jones 58:37

2M ago58:37

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Our first prescriber on the show! Jeremy is joined this week by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rachel Jones, owner of Cup of Tea Psychiatry. Jeremy and Rachel talk about her winding path through nursing school and into the psychiatric side of the field, how the for-profit medical model creates an unhealthy environment for both patient…

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Ep. 220: Your Creative Gifts Will Make Room & Money For You - Jeffery Glenn 1:42:32

2M ago1:42:32

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jeffery Glenn to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jeffery Glenn is a renaissance man, a natural born creative and artist whose work expands across multiple facets of the entertainment and beauty industries. He is a man that is diligent, executes with passion, and performs with inte…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 55 - Holding Space in the Labyrinth with Jenna Knapp 40:19

2M ago40:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by artist and mental health advocate Jenna Knapp. Jenna is an artist in residence with the labyrinth at the Lynden Sculpture Garden on the north side of Milwaukee. Jeremy and Jenna talk about her mental health journey prior to creating the labyrinth, how and why labyrinths can be so helpful to mental health, and the commu…

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Ep. 219: Crafting A Six-Figure Beauty Business - Jewels Jones 1:31:43

2M ago1:31:43

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jewels Jones to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jewels is a multifaceted entrepreneur and business coach. Beginning her career as a hairstylist, she eventually established her own salon suite and later expanded into multiple successful salon ventures, including a storefront locati…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 54 - Understanding You with Rachel Beam 51:00

2M ago51:00

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A blast from the past! Jeremy is joined this week by Rachel Beam, owner of Understand You, LLC. Jeremy and Rachel were in the same cohort at Marquette University way back in the day, and Rachel shares her journey in the field up to now opening her own practice. Jeremy and Rachel discuss some of their memories of what grad school did and did not pre…

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Ep. 218: Breaking Beauty Norms: Ashley Williams On Natural Hair in Pageantry 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Ashley Williams to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Ashley made history by becoming the first Caribbean-American, with roots in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos Island, to be named Miss Virginia USA. With years of experience as an event coordinator, she works with government contractin…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 53 - Connected, Capable and Calm with Emily Vander Velden 53:14

2M ago53:14

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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Emily Vander Velden for a great chat. Emily talks about specializing in EMDR to work with trauma, how being a parent is a juggling act with being a therapist, and shares about getting her recent ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Emily talk about self-care, and how holding space for others is such a powerful exper…

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Ep 217: My Pandemic Baby Turns 4, Youthforia Get Your Act Together + Dealing With Imposter Syndrome 31:51

2M ago31:51

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I we celebrate the 4 year anniversary of the Friends in Beauty Podcast with a solo episode from Your Best Friend in Beauty, Akua. She gives a recap of the Friends in Beauty Bus Trip to the Makeup Show NYC & also talks about dealing with imposter syndrome, the Youthforia drama, and what’s next …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 52 - Peak Performance with Alyssa Zajdel 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Jeremy is joined this week by Alyssa Zajdel to jump into the world of sports psychology and performance. Jeremy and Alyssa talk about different sports requiring different mindsets, the difference in support that elite athletes can get from club or high school sports, and how it was not fun for student athletes or mental health professionals when CO…

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Ep. 216: Meet The Makeup Department Head For SXSW Select Film "Babes" 1:04:47

2M ago1:04:47

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kristy Strate to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Kristy is a bi-coastal Makeup Artist who splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City. Kristy began working in makeup at the ripe old age of 19, starting in the world of print, fashion, and advertising before moving into na…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 51 - Open Dialogue with Alita Taylor 59:16

3M ago59:16

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal …

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Ep. 215: How StyleSeat Has Facilitated 200 Million Appointments Across 16,000 Cities 1:12:01

3M ago1:12:01

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Melody McCloskey to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Melody is a trailblazing entrepreneur, celebrated as the co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing the beauty and wellness industry. Her brainchild, StyleSeat, stands as the foremost destination f…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 50 - Creating Meaning Through Seasonal Rituals with Special Guest Mark Green 55:03

3M ago55:03

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Jeremy is joined this week by author, activist, and poet Mark Green to talk about his new book Round We Dance. Jeremy and Mark talk about the need for a book on how to do rituals, why ritual is so important to the human psyche, and how to approach ritual outside of an organized religious setting. It’s a wide-ranging chat that covers a lot, and the …

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Ep. 214: How Crazy Crave Cosmetics Was Built Out Of Grandma’s Kitchen 1:01:52

3M ago1:01:52

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Courtney Cheatham to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Courtney, the creative powerhouse behind Crazy Crave Cosmetics, transforms passion into innovation. As the mastermind, she meticulously crafts each product release, shade, and website detail. Starting her makeup journey in high …

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 49 - Existing in a Healthy Ecosystem with Kelsey Philippi 46:10

3M ago46:10

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Jeremy is joined for a fascinating conversation by Kelsey Philippi from ERA Wellness. Kelsey shares her journey of becoming a therapist from a background in biology and research before eventually landing in the mental health field, how couples and families exist as their own ecosystems, and how nature helps us to ground, center, and heal. To learn …

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Ep. 213: Making Change In The Beauty Industry As The CEO Of Ashunta Sheriff Beauty 1:36:47

3M ago1:36:47

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On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks to the Friends in Beauty guest chair for the 2nd time! Ashunta Sheriff-Kendricks is an illustrious figure in the beauty industry, acclaimed not only for her pioneering makeup artistry for over two decades but also as the innovative force behind Ashunta Sheri…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 48 - Finding Your People with Special Guest Lane Moore 31:41

3M ago31:41

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This week Jeremy is joined by the ultra-talented Lane Moore. Lane is a comedian, actor, author, and musician. Moore is the creator of the hit comedy show Tinder Live, bestselling author of How To Be Alone and You Will Find Your People, the frontperson in the band It Was Romance, and host of the podcast I Thought It Was Just Me on Patreon. Jeremy an…

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Ep. 212: How BLAQ Luxury Became A Multi-Million Dollar Hair Care Brand 52:25

3M ago52:25

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Cherice Williams to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Blaq Luxury Hair Products is an esteemed beauty brand, owned and run by the talented Cherice Williams, a Jamaican native. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, BLAQ Luxury has a remarkable journey that stemmed from personal experiences, un…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 47 - From Missionary to Religious Trauma Recovery Coach with Kit Weathers 56:34

4M ago56:34

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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with the delightful Kit Weathers for a neurodivergent chat. We talk about Kit’s journey from pastor’s kid, to missionary, to deconstructing and becoming a sex therapist and religious trauma recovery coach, with some mental health diagnoses sprinkled in. Kit and Jeremy talk about finding the good parts of church ou…

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Ep. 211: Meet The Hair Department Head For The Book Of Clarence 1:30:09

4M ago1:30:09

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Nakoya Yancey to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Nakoya is a Hair Designer, with over 30 years of professional experience. She is also a UK trained Wig Maker and Facial Hair Piece Maker. Watching the famous show The Wire on HBO peaked Nakoya’s curiosity in the Film and Television world o…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 46 - Getting Creative during Art Therapy with Elise Birch 54:30

4M ago54:30

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Jeremy is joined this week by Elise Birch for an open, authentic chat. Elise shares their unique journey into the mental health field, and the niche areas they focus their practice working with. Jeremy and Elise explore the complexities of art therapy, highlighting its benefits in processing trauma and expressing emotions, even in telehealth settin…

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Ep. 210: Meet The Makeup Department Head For The Book Of Clarence 47:54

4M ago47:54

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Matiki Anoff to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Matiki Anoff, originally from Ghana, West Africa, and raised in the UK, currently resides in New York. As a highly accomplished head makeup designer for major motion pictures and a former Contracted CoverGirl Cosmetic Spokesperson, Matiki b…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 45 - Grief in the Immigrant Experience with Dr Gabby Miniscalco 48:10

4M ago48:10

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Jeremy is joined this week for a great chat by Dr Gabby Miniscalco. During our talk Dr Gabby shares some insights into the immigrant experience and the pressures of conforming to American culture while grappling with her Polish identity, feeling caught in between worlds but not belonging in either. The conversation delves into the trauma and grief …

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Ep. 209: Beyond The Chair With Editorial Hair Artist Melanee Williams 45:39

4M ago45:39

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Melanee Williams to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Melanee is a professional Editorial Hairstylist/Artist with over 15 years of experience. As a passionate entrepreneur, Melanee has had the privilege of servicing renowned spiritual leaders, TV and radio personalities, professional athle…

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Ep. 208: What It's Like Being A Full-Time RV'er & Working Makeup Artist - Bethany Townes 1:37:53

4M ago1:37:53

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Bethany Townes to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Bethany's journey into the realm of makeup commenced in 2006 with a part-time position at a cosmetic counter, where her fascination with the intricacies of mascara and blush application was ignited. What began as a simple interest soon bl…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 44 - Therapists Need Help, Too with Becca Ferguson 58:50

4M ago58:50

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Jeremy is joined this week by the authentic and genuine Becca Ferguson. Becca and Jeremy talk about growing up in conservative households that didn’t talk about mental health, Becca’s horror stories with her own therapy, and getting to a place where she now helps other therapists build the practice of their dreams. It’s a fun chat that covers a lot…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 43 - How to Heal Deeply with David Hayden 55:36

5M ago55:36

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful David Hayden. Jeremy and David talk about growing up with the desire to help others from an early age, the various chapters of growth therapists go through with their clients, and David’s winding path with different modalities that allow for deeper healing with clients. You can learn more abou…

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Ep. 207: The Fabulous Life Of Makeup Artist + ULTA Beauty Makeup Expert Jaleesa Jaikaran 1:02:08

5M ago1:02:08

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jaleesa Jaikaran to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Jaleesa grew up in Trinidad, the small island where her life-long passion for makeup was birthed. Her involvement in a fashion show led her to purchase a foundation that became the spark that led her into the world of fashion and beauty…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 42 - Neurodivergence as a Parent, Practitioner, and Patient with Dr Christine Henry 1:08:59

5M ago1:08:59

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Jeremy is joined this week by Dr Christine Henry for an authentic conversation about the many facets of Neurodivergence. Jeremy and Christine talk about getting diagnosed later in life while already working in the field, the intersections of being a mental health professional while advocating as a parent, and how Autism and ADHD have a lot of diagn…

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Ep. 206: Family, Business, and Beauty: Kat Aragon's Rise to Leadership in Beauty 1:36:27

5M ago1:36:27

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kat Aragon to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kat, with over twenty years in the beauty industry, is celebrated for her dedication to enhancing client confidence, nurturing fellow salon professionals, and motivating artists. Self described as the "accidental makeup artist," her career to…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 41 - Religious Trauma in the Workplace with Michelle Moseley 51:41

5M ago51:41

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Jeremy is joined this week all the way from North Carolina by the delightful Michelle Moseley. Jeremy and Michelle discuss their own experiences with religious trauma, and the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and capitalism in the workplace. They also touch on issues such as body image concerns and the challenges of reconnecting mind and body …

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Ep. 205: From Battlefields to Beauty: A Veteran Mom’s Secret To Flawless Skin 1:02:09

5M ago1:02:09

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kelyn Henry to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Kelyn is an army Veteran and devoted mom with a passion for skincare. Frustrated by the lack of effective solutions for acne and problematic skin, she used her esthetician expertise to create a unique skincare line. Her products cater to ble…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 40 - Nonordinary Therapy with Amber Kerby 54:19

5M ago54:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Amber Kerby. Jeremy and Amber talk about plain ol’ ordinary therapy, and how and why we as professionals expand our approaches once we’ve spent more time in the field. Nonordinary therapies Jeremy and Amber discuss are Ketamine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Psychedelic Integration, along w…

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Ep. 204: From Fashion Shows To Functional Fashion: Protecting Your Hair with Grace & Company 1:02:22

5M ago1:02:22

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kimanee Mason to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Born and raised in Westmoreland Jamaica, Kimanee moved to New York City for college and was soon discovered by Elite Model Management, shooting Teen Vogue the very next day. Her modeling career spanned over 15 years from runways to commerc…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 39 - Nature Informed Therapy with Jenn Sowers 54:54

6M ago54:54

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It’s the Wellness with Jenn and Jer episode! Jeremy has the serendipitous chance to sit down with Jenn Sowers for this episode. They talk about what nature informed therapy is and how it helps, the importance of community while working in the mental health field, and ways to reconnect to the natural world in our tech-driven go-go-go society. To lea…

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Ep. 203: CapeTown DMV: Empowering Communities Through Beauty - Dimosha Smith 1:27:25

6M ago1:27:25

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On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Dimosha Devon Smith Sr. to the Friends in Beauty guest chair. Dimosha is a proud father before all. He is also the Founder of a non-profit organization called CapeTown (D)MV. CapeTown DMV is a network of hair and beauty professionals who come together to promote positive self-esteem by serv…

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