Best Head Heart Business Therapy Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 72: The Power of Meditation 21:18

23h ago21:18

21:18

In this intuitive and unplanned solo episode, Melissa sits down to passionately remind us about the power of meditation. With over a decade of dedication to this practice, it has truly become the foundation of everything for her. Despite still occasionally resisting the practice, she emphasizes the immense benefits of breaking through that struggle…

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888: Heather Boorman-Morris: An Intimate Look at Covert Narcissistic Abuse 59:53

1d ago59:53

59:53

Heather Boorman-Morris, LCSW lives a life of truth-telling, compassion, and curiosity. She dedicates her professional work to advocate for individual and systemic wellness, and does so through her writing, speaking, and outpatient therapy practice specializing in trauma and neurodiversity. After awakening to the truth that she had been living in an…

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257 - The Burnt Out Practice Owner: How Do You Build a Liberation-Focused Practice in This Flaming Capitalist Junkyard? with Jessica Eubanks-Chavira 34:30

23h ago34:30

34:30

Liberation is a two-way street, dear practice owner. Making an innovative, enlightened leap forward means going up against old ways of doing things. Unsustainable management practices! Limiting mindsets! Antiquated business models! To say nothing of capitalism, racism, or the patriarchy. Jessica Eubanks Chavira, LCSW-S, wanted to liberate herself a…

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5 Lessons I Learned from Experiencing Betrayal | E177 21:21

2d ago21:21

21:21

The circumstances we experience in life can offer many lessons to be learned. Betrayal is no different. We can learn many lessons when we experience betrayal. And while it is devastating, challenging, painful, and often times debilitating, if we choose to tap into the lessons it offers, we can come out on the other side so much stronger, brighter, …

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SnapSlide: The Breakthrough Single-handed Closure of Pill Bottles 37:31

3d ago37:31

37:31

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, we welcome a designer of a breakthrough product for anyone struggling to open child-proof pill bottles. Our guest is Rocky Batzel, CEO of SnapSlide, a packaging innovations company dedicated to making it easier to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products. We discuss the mounting medical accessibility issue …

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887: 5 Ways to Make Trying Something New Less Scary 39:32

3d ago39:32

39:32

Two years ago, I did my first triathlon in 18 years. It was an incredible experience - one that I seriously considered postponing for another year. Life was hectic in the summer of 2022 and we were traveling for part of the summer. I knew my training would be imperfect and somewhat cobbled together. I had to choose between making this a 12-month go…

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Ep 71: Removing Labels Around Food and Finding What Works For YOU in Both Wellness and in Life with Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle, Founders of Sakara Life 1:17:15

8d ago1:17:15

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In this week's episode, Melissa sits down with her long-time friends Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle, the founders of Sakara Life. Together, they share the profound journey of being childhood best friends who later simultaneously hit rock bottom in their early adult life—Danielle with yo-yo dieting and Whitney struggling with severe cystic acne…

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256 - Amelia Nagoski - Sage, Scientific Advice For Minimizing The Effects Of Burnout 49:20

8d ago49:20

49:20

I know from burnout, that combination of bone-deep mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion that manifests in feelings of overwhelm, joylessness, and desperation. Sadly, you probably do, too. Anne's unexpectedly musical convo with author and choir director Amelia Nagoski, DMA, is the burnout primer we all need: the science behind it, the antidote…

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886: Kevin Loeffler: Finally Healing Through Gender Identity Exploration 57:46

8d ago57:46

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Featured in leading publications like CEO Magazine and Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, Kevin Loeffler (they/themme) is the Founder and CEO of Finally Kevin!, an inspirational Gender Identity speaker, and author of the upcoming book, "Finally Kevin” (Spring 2025). Kevin's unique journey allows audiences of all generations to understand what gender identi…

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How do I heal in the midst of the nightmare of betrayal? | E176 22:24

9d ago22:24

22:24

It's another Q & A day with Lisa! Another Beautiful Woman wrote in seeking guidance of how to heal from betrayal when you are still living in the lies, deceit, secrets, etc. In today's episode, I give some action steps to take when you are faced with a spouse who is throwing up red flags and choosing to live in a toxic way. I pray this blesses you!…

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885: 3 Ways to Practice Speaking Up in Meaningful Ways 31:36

10d ago31:36

31:36

Speaking up for ourselves, others, our ideas, and important issues can feel pretty uncomfortable, if not downright scary. Speaking up is a skill, that takes practice - like a muscle that must be built and strengthened over time. In this Greatest Hits episode, I share about an event where I spoke a couple of years ago. After my session, there was ti…

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Episode 58-A New Era: Integrating Ancient Medicine with Talk Therapy 47:53

13d ago47:53

47:53

This episode´s guest has an incredible story of impact in the mental health space. After receiving his Doctorate degree in Psychology, Brett Donnelly co-founded Acacia Counseling & Wellness which provides counseling services to college students across the country. Acacia was courted by a strategic buyer and sold, 7 years from inception, to Mindpath…

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Ep 70: We All Need Therapy with Therapists, Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan 1:36:15

16d ago1:36:15

1:36:15

In this incredibly informative episode, Melissa is joined by therapists Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan. As business partners in retreats and hosts of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, where Melissa has previously been a guest, Vanessa and Dené bring a wealth of knowledge on relationships, motherhood, and managing heavy emotions. Both specializing i…

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255 - The Burnt Out Practice Owner: How Can You Repair a Rift When You Feel Like You’ve Let Your Employees Down? With Jena Alfaro 39:08

18d ago39:08

39:08

Welcome to the reckoning––mine, not yours. I made dozens (hundreds?) of mistakes as a practice owner, and while I can’t take any of them back, this series is a way of paying my accountability forward. Jenna Alfaro, LCSW, CADC, is here to hold me to that promise. She’s a former employee of mine and, while our professional association didn’t end Brav…

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884: Jasmine Bradshaw: Talking To Your Kids About Race on Juneteenth 1:04:26

15d ago1:04:26

1:04:26

This is a Greatest Hits episode especially chosen in celebration of Juneteenth which is today, June 19th. This interview is from the first time I interviewed Jasmine in 2020. Little did I know that she would become a trusted friend and colleague. Jasmine is the first race educator from whom I learned about Juneteenth, well before it became a nation…

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3 Ways Unhealed Betrayal Trauma Affects Your Career and Business | E175 22:19

16d ago22:19

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Betrayal Trauma, left unhealed, can have a devastating affect upon every area of your life. It affects you physically, mentally, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually, and financially. But did you know that it can also affect you in your career and if you are a business owner, it can have negative affects upon your business. Today, I'm sharing 3…

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883: Marisa Peters: Mission-Driven Rectal Cancer Survivor 50:14

17d ago50:14

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Marisa Peters is a rectal cancer survivor, women’s health thought leader, and founder of BE SEEN. Marisa was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer in 2021 when she was 39 years old despite being an otherwise healthy and active mother of three young boys. She is on a mission to help other people take their colorectal health very seriously because it …

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Finding a New Relationship as an Antidote to Loneliness 39:34

22d ago39:34

39:34

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guests, dubbed the “Golden Dating Doctors,” discuss the art of finding a new relationship after separation or loss of a partner. Both in their 80’s, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers met each other online after their marriages ended. Their new book, Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating, chronicles the…

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Ep 69: The Power of Resilience and Building a Business Around the Importance of Sleep with Ann Marks 1:08:25

23d ago1:08:25

1:08:25

In this heartfelt episode, Melissa is joined by one of her closest friends, Ann Marks. Ann, the founder of Full Feedings, an infant and toddler sleep program, shares her incredible journey and the deeply personal experiences that shaped her path. Full Feedings, known for its transformative videos and guides, helps parents worldwide achieve the fund…

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254 - Dr. Harry J. Aponte - Revolutionizing Therapy by Embracing Human Emotional Struggles and Life Experiences 54:17

22d ago54:17

54:17

TLDR: Elder wisdom is essential to our revolution. That’s it, that’s the episode. But my guest deserves the elaboration and accolades of a full summary––as do many of the folks who came before us in work and life. Harry J. Aponte, Ph.D., is a legend for many reasons. However, this OG coalition-builder and advocate for culturally informed care is pr…

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882: The Importance of Noticing How You Feel in New Places 34:25

25d ago34:25

34:25

Last week I had the opportunity to head to campus for 3 days as part of my graduate school experience. While much of my program is online, from time to time I will have the chance to head to campus for these 3-day immersive experiences. I was so excited for this first chance to be on campus and meet some of my professors and classmates. When enteri…

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First 3 Steps to take after you discover your husband's betrayal | E174 24:02

23d ago24:02

24:02

What do you do when you discover your husband has been unfaithful? He has betrayed you with another or a hidden sexual addiction. You probably feel hopeless, confused, overwhelmed, abandoned, alone, scared, angry, or maybe you can't even put into words how you really feel. You've just suffered major trauma and it impacts your ability to express you…

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881: Elena Joy Thurston, Zach Meiners, and Dustin Rayburn: The Untold Truths of Conversion Therapy 55:26

27d ago55:26

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Today’s episode showcases three guests currently featured in the new documentary, Conversion. This critical documentary exposes the deep trauma conversion therapy causes our LGBTQIA+ community members. Often conversion therapy is veiled as something far different from what it is. This interview and the movie expose the insidiousness and prevalence …

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What the Unfaithful Spouse wants their Betrayed Spouse to know after D-Day | E173 27:22

27d ago27:22

27:22

Do you wish your spouse was able to know some of your internal battles since they found out about your betrayal? Are you having a hard time explaining to them how you feel, how you want to help them heal but don't know how and the battle of feeling like people will ALWAYS see you as a cheater, betrayer, and addict? In today's episode, I am sharing …

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Ep 68: Unlocking Vitality Through Saunas and Cold Plunges with Sun Home Saunas Co-Founder, Tyler Fish 59:03

30d ago59:03

59:03

This week, Melissa sits down with Tyler Fish, the co-founder of one of her go-to sauna and cold plunge brands, Sunhome Saunas. Together they explore the incredible benefits of contrast therapy, sharing best practices for sauna and cold plunge sessions along with a wealth of their wellness tips and lifestyle rituals. Tyler and Melissa discuss the im…

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253 - The Burnt Out Practice Owner: Is it Really Possible to Balance Parenting and Practice Ownership? with Rachael Sytsma-Ramos 39:02

1M ago39:02

39:02

I am the mother of many things: plant babies, doggos, and multiple podcasts. I’ve also birthed several businesses and quite a few artistic endeavors. But I’m not mama to any little humans. So, when Rachael Sytsma-Ramos, Psy.D, suggested an episode focusing on the dynamics of practice ownership and parenting, I was instantly intrigued. Rachael is ma…

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880: The Patriarchal Lie of Work/Life Balance 29:28

29d ago29:28

29:28

Work-life balance is not a thing. Not only is it not a thing, but the idea of it is founded on a lie. It is an idea and philosophy that the Patriarchy feeds to women as something to be desired, something to be attained, something to aspire to. As feminism has evolved over the last few decades, many of us have been told that, “This is your time! Fin…

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What the Betrayed spouse wants the Unfaithful to know after D-Day | E172 21:26

30d ago21:26

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Do you wish you had a resource you could share with your unfaithful spouse to let them know a few things you are feeling after D-Day? I've heard you loud and clear! After much research and polls, I created a list of things you, as the betrayed spouse, want you unfaithful spouse to know since the discovery of his betrayal. It can be hard to articula…

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879: Parijat Deshpande: The Unseen Impact of Traumatic Stress and Collective Trauma 48:38

1M ago48:38

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Parijat Deshpande is the founder and CEO of Ruvelle, the only trauma-informed wellness company specifically dedicated to improving high-risk pregnancy outcomes, reducing preterm birth, and supporting parents on the entire high-risk pregnancy journey. On a mission to end the high-risk pregnancy crisis, she has served and supported thousands of clien…

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Samaritan's Feet: An Organization with the Goal of Zero Shoeless Seniors 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

This Living to 100 Club’s podcast introduces our listeners to Samaritan’s Feet International. This is an organization devoted to giving shoes to seniors around the world. Our guest is Deborah Cox-Roush, Development Officer, and Senior Program Manager for the organization. We discuss the prevalence of foot problems in older adults. How does the lack…

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3 reasons the betrayed struggle with trusting the unfaithful | E171 18:35

1M ago18:35

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You've decided to reconcile after betrayal. You feel like things should be going better, but your spouse is still having a difficult time trusting you. Why? How do you get your spouse to start trusting you again? Is it always going to be this way? In today's episode, I am giving you 3 reasons why your spouse struggles to trust you after betrayal an…

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Ep 67: Facing Things Head On 16:30

1M ago16:30

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In this motivational solo episode, Melissa delves into the transformative practice of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Melissa encourages us to confront the challenges in our lives head-on, from navigating the dissolution of friendships and tackling difficult conversations, to pursuing our dreams and learning to go for it. She emphasizes…

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252 - Al Cho - Celebrating Queer Life and Family Through the Lens of Intersectional Identities 56:04

1M ago56:04

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It’s easy to forget that siblings have stories uniquely their own. They may share similar childhood memories as you, but their narratives will differ wildly. Blended families, like Anne’s, hold an added layer of complexity. How lucky for us that she and her step-sibling Al Cho, MSW, agreed to record this fascinating chat for family posterity. Their…

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878: Finding Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Grateful 32:40

1M ago32:40

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Sometimes life is messy, ugly, and downright cruel. Currently, I have a number of loved ones going through really big, messy, unfair, hard things. When we find ourselves in these moments or seasons it can be so hard to keep going. The overwhelming emotions of frustration, disappointment, fear, and fatigue can make it really hard to rise and shine a…

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