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When life throws a curveball, emotional mastery isn’t about pretending to be calm, it’s about learning how to return to calm. In this second part of the series, Anna and Tim dive deeper into what it really means to regulate yourself when your nervous system is in overdrive. From understanding how emotions spread faster than logic to exploring why our reactions often betray what we “know,” this conversation gets real about the gap between theory and practice.

Join them as they unpack the science of emotional contagion, the power of breath, and how generational conditioning shapes our emotional lives. They explore how leaders set the emotional tone for teams, why calm is contagious, and how body awareness, sleep, nutrition, and movement become the foundation for mastering your emotions.

This Episode Covers:

• Why emotions spread faster than logic in leadership and life.
• The power of calm as your greatest advantage.
• Generational patterns of emotional expression and suppression.
• Understanding the vagus nerve and the polyvagal theory.
• How breathing can rewire your stress response.
• The DBT “PLEASE” skill for emotional regulation.
• How physical care (sleep, nutrition, exercise) supports emotional mastery.
• Simple daily practices to strengthen your emotional stability.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
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So many of us were taught to keep it together. Push it down, keep it moving, stay in control. But what happens when the pressure builds and the old strategies stop working?

In part one of this powerful series, Anna shares what emotional mastery really means, why it’s not about staying calm or looking composed, but about building awareness, naming what we feel, and learning to surf the emotional waves instead of damming them up.

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the truth behind suppression, the myth of stoicism, and how to recognize when your nervous system is hijacked and heading for burnout. This is the start of something deeper.

This Episode Covers:

• Why emotional regulation isn’t about control.
• The difference between suppression and mastery.
• What happens when your prefrontal cortex goes offline.
• How high performers mask anxiety and burnout.
• The role of culture in how we show (or don’t show) emotion.
• What it means to live in a state of chronic stress.
• The ICE Pivot and STIR Loop frameworks.
• Practical ways to start identifying and naming your emotions.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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Ever catch yourself saying “that’s just who I am” like it’s the end of the story? That sentence can feel like truth, but more often, it’s fear in disguise. Whether it shows up as “I’m just not good at relationships” or “I’ve never been confident,” it keeps you in the same loop, stuck in the same patterns.

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the power of mindset and the moment everything starts to shift. From fixed narratives to feedback that stings, they get real about the ways we hide behind personality, avoid discomfort, and convince ourselves we can’t change. This episode is a deep, honest look at what happens when you stop defending your pain and start choosing something better.

This Episode Covers:

• Why “that’s just who I am” is usually fear talking.
• The trap of fixed mindset and how to name it.
• What it means to stop using personality as a shield.
• How to change behavior even when you don’t feel like it.
• What watching your own podcast teaches you about self-awareness.
• Why feedback only works when you feel psychologically safe.
• The connection between discomfort and actual growth.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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How many times have you told yourself, “I’m just average”? That quiet self-dismissal, that resistance to going all in, it’s more common than you think. But what if that story is the exact thing keeping you stuck?

Join Anna and Tim as they dig deep into the mindset trap of “being average.” This episode is a bold callout and a loving push. It's for the people who’ve been holding back, who know there’s more inside them but can’t quite get past the fear, the comfort, or the doubt. Anna lays out what separates high performers from the rest, and it’s not talent, luck, or being special. It’s how you show up when no one’s watching.

This Episode Covers:

• The quiet lie of “I’m just average” and why it sticks.
• Why most people bow out when it gets hard.
• The power of choosing discomfort over comfort.
• How high performers keep going when motivation fades.
• Discipline, structure, and the myth of inspiration.
• Reframing failure as feedback instead of finality.
• How to behave your way into belief.
• Why growth always includes tension and why that’s good.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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What happens when talk therapy isn’t enough? When the pain runs so deep that even the best therapist can’t reach it? Curt Kearney joins today to share his personal story of turning to psychedelics as a last resort and how that decision changed the entire trajectory of his life.

This is a deeply grounded conversation about trauma, treatment-resistant depression, and the inner parts we exile to survive. Curt breaks down how Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychedelic-assisted therapy can work together to bring those parts back into relationship, sometimes for the first time in decades. This is not a conversation about quick fixes. It’s about safety, trust, and the power of showing up for the parts of ourselves we were taught to bury.

This Episode Covers:

• Curt’s first experience with LSD at 17 and how it altered his mental health journey.
• The difference between exiles and protectors in IFS.
• How psychedelics can amplify self-compassion and internal clarity.
• The importance of preparation and consent in psychedelic work.
• A powerful case study of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.
• Why “bad trips” often come from neglected parts not feeling safe.
• The role of integration and ongoing relationship with inner parts.
• What happens when the monster inside turns out to be you.

Connect with Curt:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/curt-kearney-39824643/
Website - https://www.curtkearney.com/

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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There’s a quiet heartbreak that comes from doing everything right and still feeling overlooked. When the mindset of “I deserve more” creeps in, it can fuel bitterness, comparison, and self-doubt. In this raw and personal conversation, Anna shares the emotional toll of chasing recognition and what it took to reclaim her power through gratitude.

Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the difference between deserving and entitlement, what happens when hard work doesn’t pay off, and how to move forward when life doesn’t meet your expectations. This episode is an honest look at ego, effort, and what it really means to show up.

This Episode Covers:

• How “I deserve this” thinking breeds resentment.
• The difference between entitlement and earned pride.
• When putting in the reps still doesn’t get you picked.
• Anna’s vulnerable truth about podcast envy and staying grounded.
• The trap of comparing your path to someone else’s progress.
• Why gratitude builds self-esteem and entitlement erodes it.
• What it means to be entrusted rather than owed.
• Power moves to shift from deserving to receiving.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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What if real connection feels harder than ever, and a screen seems safer than a person? In this continuation of their deep dive into men's mental health, Anna and Tim confront the uncomfortable truths about porn, isolation, and why so many men are feeling more alone than ever. This isn’t just about behavior; it’s about what’s missing underneath.

Join them as they unpack the silent epidemic of digital detachment, the changing role of men in faith and family, and what happens when emotional needs go unmet. They explore why vulnerability still feels like a risk for many men, and what it might take to build something different, something real.

This Episode Covers:

• How porn is becoming a substitute for connection.
• Why real intimacy feels risky for some men.
• The shift from traditional faith to transactional substitutes.
• Compulsive behavior and the illusion of control.
• How shame and silence deepen male loneliness.
• Cultural differences in expressing vulnerability.
• Rethinking masculinity as tough and tender.
• Practical steps toward connection, support, and coaching.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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Something’s shifting for men today, especially those in their twenties. The anxiety, the isolation, the lack of direction, it’s everywhere. But underneath it all is a deeper reckoning with identity, strength, and what it means to be okay.

Join Anna and Tim as they dig into the complex terrain of men’s mental health through a biopsychosocial lens. From suicidal despair to gaming and ghost friendships, from financial fear to the unexpected return to faith, they’re naming what so many are feeling but few are unpacking. This is personal, cultural, and generational. And it’s only part one.

This Episode Covers:

• The unspoken fallout of “just figure it out” masculinity.
• How impulsivity and stigma shape male suicide risk.
• Isolation, friendship loss, and the post-pandemic disconnect.
• The pressure of decisions in your twenties, and the silence around regret.
• Masculine vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness.
• The mixed impact of faith; both healing and shame-filled.
• Parenting adult sons and navigating their choices without control.
• What it means to feel unwanted in a culture that says you’re the problem.

Until next time, here's to deeper connections and personal growth.
Mad love!

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