Welcome to another transformative episode of the Podcast, hosted by Dr. Louise. This week’s conversation is especially close to home — Dr. Louise sits down with her oldest daughter, Sydney Holland, for an intimate and powerful discussion about resilience, personal growth, and the complexities of family.

Together, they revisit pivotal moments from Sydney Holland’s childhood, including the profound impact of losing her father and witnessing her mother’s strength through adversity. Sydney Holland opens up about her journey with addiction and recovery, exploring how early struggles with sobriety led her toward a life of mentorship, empathy, and independence. This rare, candid exchange between mother and daughter offers listeners both inspiration and insight into navigating life’s toughest challenges with dignity and courage.

Connect with Sydney:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneydholland

Website: https://theurbanandthemystic.com/

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

In this episode of Ask Dr. Louise, Dr. Louise sits down with longtime friend Casey Gooding, partner at Jaywalker Lodge, for a conversation about recovery, connection, leadership, and personal growth.

Casey shares how golf has shaped meaningful relationships and mentorships throughout his career before diving into Jaywalker Lodge’s approach to addiction recovery. He explains why lasting recovery goes beyond completing a treatment program—it’s about creating experiences that help people rediscover joy, purpose, ambition, and community.

They also discuss the importance of long-term treatment, family involvement, and creating an environment where transformation can take root. Casey shares stories of men who arrived in crisis and went on to build meaningful lives, with some even returning to serve others in recovery.

The conversation explores mentorship, fatherhood, resilience, and how adversity can ultimately shape a life of greater purpose and service.

Connect with KC:

Website: https://www.jaywalkerlodge.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaywalkerlodge

https://www.instagram.com/calisparty/

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

On this episode of Ask Dr. Louise, Dr. Louise welcomes Felicia Montiforte, co-founder of Imagine Recovery in New Orleans, to share her story of addiction, recovery, and service. Felicia recounts early substance use, escalating opioid addiction after a car accident at 40, and the consequences that led to losing custody of her children in 2006 after a blackout. She describes entering treatment in 2008, meeting court-ordered conditions through “footwork,” and reuniting with her children in 2009, ultimately rebuilding strong relationships. Felicia discusses stigma women face in addiction and recovery, the value of addressing substance misuse before “rock bottom,” and the hope and community found in treatment. She also explains her ties to the Harmon Recovery Foundation and her current full-time RV travel while working remotely and continuing her mission.

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 Podcast Opening
• 00:56 Meet Felicia
• 02:17 How We Met
• 04:48 Harmon Foundation
• 07:29 Accident And Addiction
• 09:21 Losing Custody
• 11:44 Footwork To Reunite
• 17:06 Women Shame And Stigma
• 20:19 Owning Your Story
• 22:01 Imagine Recovery Origin
• 25:43 Wine Mom Culture
• 29:48 RV Reset And Advice
• 36:34 Closing Thanks

Connect with Felicia Montiforte:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicia_imagine/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-montiforte-16620232

Website: https://www.imaginehousenola.com/about-us

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

What if beauty wasn't about perfection—but about confidence?

In this uplifting episode of Ask Dr. Louise, Dr. Louise sits down with celebrity and bridal makeup artist Allison Elliott for a heartfelt conversation about beauty, confidence, entrepreneurship, and discovering your true worth. While Allison has spent decades helping brides, celebrities, and women of all ages look their best, her greatest passion isn't makeup—it's helping people feel beautiful from the inside out.

Allison shares her inspiring journey from earning a business degree at her father's encouragement to leaving corporate America, moving to New York City, and building a successful career in the beauty industry. From working at Sephora and learning under legendary makeup artist Laura Geller to New York Fashion Week, celebrity clients, and now owning a luxury bridal beauty agency, Allison's story is one of courage, creativity, and following your calling.

Together, Dr. Louise and Allison explore why confidence begins long before the makeup brush, how positive self-talk changes the way we see ourselves, and why every woman deserves to feel radiant—whether it's on her wedding day or an ordinary Tuesday.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Allison's journey from corporate America to becoming a professional makeup artist
• How following your passion can lead to a fulfilling career
• Why beauty starts with confidence and self-worth
• The emotional transformation makeup can create
• Working with brides, celebrities, and women of every age
• The importance of enhancing—not hiding—your natural beauty
• Building confidence through positive self-talk
• Why comparison steals confidence
• Starting and growing a successful bridal beauty business
• Lessons learned from entrepreneurship
• Finding purpose by reconnecting with what you loved as a child
• Why taking care of your health contributes to feeling beautiful
• Allison's experience getting married later in life and what it taught her about love

Connect with Allison:

Website: https://allisonvalebeauty.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allison.elliott.503

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

Dr. Louise introduces her podcast Ask Dr. Louise and interviews longtime friend and collaborator Dr. James Flowers, CEO of J. Flowers Health Institute in Houston, Texas. They recount meeting in Las Vegas and discuss why their work aligns: an academic, research-driven, precision-based approach that prioritizes deep empathy, selectivity with complex cases, and spending hours with patients rather than relying on time-limited group formats. Flowers explains the Institute’s comprehensive 360-degree diagnostic evaluation, which he describes as a “living MRI” to pinpoint root causes and prevent relapse, emphasizing the need to rule out medical issues. He shares cases where imaging revealed a pituitary tumor and a brain worm misdiagnosed as psychiatric illness. Flowers and Louise discuss trauma, including Flowers’ childhood losses and his “superpower” of compartmentalization, and he advises families to seek comprehensive, well-evaluated treatment beyond what is found via online ads.

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 Podcast Mission
• 00:54 Meet Dr James Flowers
• 02:01 How We First Met
• 03:06 Why Our Approach Works
• 06:16 Inside J Flowers Institute
• 10:03 Medical Mysteries Solved
• 18:21 Trauma Stories Shared
• 21:33 Choosing The Right Treatment
• 25:42 Superpower And Healing
• 27:44 Whats Next And Contact
• 30:18 Final Thoughts

Connect with Dr. James:

Website: https://jflowershealth.com/

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

On Ask Dr. Louise, Dr. Louise Stanger interviews Jessica Sarowitz, who shares how a desperate call for help during her 17-year-old son’s mental health crisis led their family to unite, avoid triangulation, and support an intervention alongside peers, contributing to his progress and upcoming college graduation and his interest in helping others in mental health. Sarowitz describes her work as managing partner of 4S Bay Partners and the Julian Grace Foundation, spanning payroll/HR, real estate, investment analysis, film and documentaries, and philanthropy supporting immigrant children’s rights, an arts-and-technology center in Akko, Israel, and a major Stocker Street Creative development in Baldwin Hills. The conversation covers parenting values, transparency, learning from mistakes, curiosity across cultures, Sarowitz’s childhood abuse and reclaiming her story, travel and scuba diving, goals for the future, gratitude, and maintaining mental health support networks.

• 00:00 Podcast Preview
• 00:49 Meet Jessica Sarowitz
• 01:44 Crisis Call for Help
• 03:08 David’s Recovery Journey
• 04:26 Unified Family Support
• 09:20 Career and Foundation Work
• 13:00 Global Community Projects
• 15:47 Parenting Values and Curiosity
• 20:42 Owning Trauma and Healing
• 23:18 Travel and Scuba Adventures
• 26:49 What’s Next and Housing
• 32:03 Authenticity and Tough Stuff
• 33:39 Aging and Future Goals
• 37:19 Support Networks and Closing

Connect with Jessica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-p-sarowitz-48ba59142

Kennedy Human Rights Info: https://kennedyhumanrights.org/person/jessica-p-sarowitz/

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

In this special episode of Ask Dr. Louise, the tables are turned as transformational coach and Fieldswell founder Lauren Fields interviews Dr. Louise Stanger about her powerful new book, Trauma Is Your Superpower. Together, they explore how life's most painful experiences can become the foundation for resilience, healing, personal growth, and purpose.

Drawing from her own deeply personal experiences—including the suicide of her father when she was a child, multiple sudden losses, and decades of work helping others navigate adversity—Dr. Louise shares how trauma shapes us, challenges us, and ultimately offers opportunities for transformation.

Rather than viewing trauma solely through the lens of suffering, Dr. Louise introduces a compelling new perspective: every superhero has an origin story, and our greatest wounds often become the source of our greatest strengths. Through storytelling, practical exercises, and compassionate insight, she encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, develop resilience, and discover the hidden gifts that emerge from life's most difficult chapters.

In this episode you will hear about:

• Why every superhero has an origin story—and so do we
• The difference between trauma, resilience, and post-traumatic growth
• Dr. Louise's personal story of losing her father to suicide
• How hidden trauma shapes identity and behavior
• Why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness
• The power of sharing your story with trusted people
• Moving beyond victimhood and into growth
• How grief evolves over time
• The importance of empathy versus sympathy
• Developing boundaries, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness
• How trauma can become a source of purpose and service
• Why healing isn't linear
• Learning to "fall up" after life's setbacks

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Ask Dr. Louise, Dr. Louise welcomes swimmer, teacher, volunteer, mother, and wellness advocate Beth Saunders for a deeply meaningful conversation about identity, aging, purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to “matter.”

Beth shares her journey from raising three daughters and navigating the empty nest transition to finding renewed purpose through substitute teaching, coaching swimmers, volunteering, and embracing lifelong learning. Along the way, she opens up about living with arthritis, undergoing two hip replacements, and continuing to thrive physically and emotionally through movement, connection, and service.

Together, Dr. Louise and Beth explore how women can rediscover themselves after caregiving years, why community and authenticity matter more than perfection, and how simple acts of kindness can profoundly change lives.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that every stage of life offers opportunities to grow, contribute, connect, and live fully.

Connect with Beth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth2022/

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger