Welcome back, Truth Tellers! In today’s episode I spill the tea on all things pregnancy related.. because yes, that’s where I have been! Pregnant! Can’t wait to share how my first and second trimesters have been and what I’ve learned so far alo

Reality TV and Mental Health with Nick Thompson from "Love Is Blind."

Nov 27th, 2023 1h 1m

In this episode of "The Truth Teller," I speak with Nick Thompson from the reality TV show "Love Is Blind." Nick and I discuss the behind-the-scenes of reality TV, it's impact on mental health, his own journey with mental health, men's mental h

Advice for Young Therapists with Jamie Genatt.

Nov 13th, 2023 34m 36s

On today's episode I speak with Jamie Genatt, LCSW, owner and psychotherapist at Realistic Remedies. Jamie and I discuss her journey through social work school, working in private practice and eventually building her own practice, RR. In this e

How To Get The Most Out Of Therapy.

Aug 9th, 2023 20m 24s

Hi Trendsetters! In today’s episode, I discuss how to get the most out of therapy. I also touch on what to expect in therapy, the importance of the therapeutic alliance, and how to conceptualize therapy as a whole. Reminder that my book, “The T

To clarify…

Jul 18th, 2023 9m 4s

Just a little clarification on yesterday’s post. Hope you enjoy! :)

What Helped Me Recover.

Jun 30th, 2023 29m 40s

Hi Trendsetters! In today’s episode, I talk all things recovery (from an eating disorder). I go back in time to talk to you about my own recovery and what worked - along with what didn’t. I talk about what, specifically, helped me to recover in

We need to talk about anger.

Feb 6th, 2023 21m 57s

We need to talk about an emotion that many of us are incredibly afraid of: anger. We all have it, but oftentimes we have very conflicting feelings about it and we feel shame when it arises. Let’s discuss the importance of anger, how we can noti

Book & Boundaries.

Dec 30th, 2022 15m 16s

Hi Trendsetters! Let’s close the year out with some reflections & talk resolutions and all that. I talk about my book & where I’m at in the process (as well as revealing the subtitle of the book!) and then I discuss boundaries and how they diff

It’s not all “light and love.”

Dec 2nd, 2022 20m 35s

Let’s talk about why it’s actually NOT a “positive” thing to be all “light and love” always. Let’s discuss why having mottos like “kindness is cool” and “just be positive” are limiting and superficial. Let’s take a deep dive into the problemati

Own Your Power.

Oct 29th, 2022 33m 13s

Hi Trendsetters! In this episode, I talk about how to own your power. I explore the word “power” and how its negative connotations discourage some from stepping into their power. I talk how you can own your power, including the importance of us

Check Your Intentions.

Oct 11th, 2022 16m 30s

Hi Trendsetters! In this episode, I discuss why intentions matter. I talk about reading subtext when someone is talking to you and how the subtext tells you what you really need to know. We need to be paying more attention to intentions. And in

How I’m Coping.

Sep 15th, 2022 19m 27s

Hi Trendsetters! In today’s episode, I talk about how I’m personally coping with something I’m currently going through. I give tangible tips and insights into how I think and move through challenging times like this as a therapist and someone w

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THERAPY.

Sep 7th, 2022 19m 55s

Hi Trendsetters! In this episode, I answer all your questions about therapy (how the process works, whether there is a specific length of time for the process, and basically anything else you’ve wanted to know about what therapy is really like!

Are they ACTUALLY kind?

Aug 26th, 2022 20m 23s

In this episode, I talk about the nuances of kindness and how we need to look at the motivations behind someones behavior to determine whether it’s actually genuine. I also talk about the overuse of the words “mean” and “nice” and how they’re c

I WROTE A BOOK!!!!

Jul 20th, 2022 22m 58s

…..!!!! I can finally share with you guys the big news I’ve been holding onto for a minute now: I wrote a book! This is something I’ve been working on for a while now behind the scenes and now that it’s complete I’m thrilled to share it with yo

All about the Enneagram with Drew Newkirk.

Jul 7th, 2022 1h 27m

Hi Trendsetters! I'm thrilled to bring to you this episode all about the Enneagram, a personality typology that was popularized in the US in the 1970's and had a resurgence in exposure and popularity over the pandemic. In this episode, I bring

EMMA ON THE ENNEAGRAM.

Jun 28th, 2022 20m 19s

In this episode, I take you on a deep dive into my journey with the enneagram. I discuss how I came across it, give a brief overview on what it is and all of the many fascinating aspects of it and WHY you should absolutely learn about it yourse

STOP SLEEPWALKING THROUGH YOUR LIFE.

Jun 8th, 2022 34m 48s

Hi Trendsetters! I start off this episode filling you guys in on my recent move with Meditation Matt! I update you on where we’re living and the purpose of the move. Then I get into what it means to be asleep to your life. I discuss the idea of

Do you have a sense of self?

May 3rd, 2022 18m 57s

Do you know who it is that you are? Let’s talk about what it means to have a sense of self and why it’s so important. Because, truthfully, if you don’t know who it is that you are.. you don’t know much.

Narcissism and Narcissistic Abuse with Alena Scigliano.

Apr 1st, 2022 1h 2m

In this episode, I am joined with Alena Scigliano, M.S.Ed., LPC to discuss pathological narcissism and narcissistic abuse. Alena is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder and Chief Empathy Officer of Coastal Light Counseling, as well as

Why I Post A Lot of Pictures of Myself.

Mar 27th, 2022 21m 4s

So, why DO people post a lot of pictures of themselves on social media? I think we need to talk about it. Because, well, we make a lot of assumptions about it and these assumptions are oftentimes way off base. Is everyone that posts pictures of

TWO THERAPISTS TALK LOVE IS BLIND (szn 2)!

Mar 9th, 2022 1h 7m

Hi Trendsetters! In this exciting episode, I discuss the craziness of Love is Blind (season 2) with my friend and colleague Eli Weinstein (aka The Dude Therapist). Eli is a therapist in NYC who specializes in couples therapy - so I thought he’d

WE JUST GETTIN STARTED - 10K! 🖤

Mar 8th, 2022 33m 11s

We hit 10k, my Trendsetters! There are 10k of you who want to hear the truth and live your lives authentically. We are building a community of people who are truth-tellers. People who value genuine connections and want their lives to have real

Happiness Isn’t “Over There.”

Feb 28th, 2022 16m 56s

In this episode, I talk about happiness and how it actually only exists within the present moment. Many people think happiness exists somewhere outside of them.. that it’s something that they can attain, travel to, or buy. And that’s exactly wh

We Need to Talk about Eugenia Cooney.

Feb 22nd, 2022 15m 32s

MASSIVE EATING DISORDER/SELF HARM TRIGGER WARNING!!! Please do not listen to this episode or view the public pages of Eugenia Cooney if you’ll be triggered at all by ED related content. But, since it’s already out there, and because this topic