In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Serena Poon, celebrity chef, nutritionist, and wellness expert, to talk about food as a powerful tool for healing. Serena explains how chronic stress, trauma, and restrictive dieting impact the body, and why nourishment—not punishment—is the foundation of true wellness. This conversation explores inflammation, emotional eating, burnout, and how to build a healthier relationship with food that supports both mental and physical well-being.

Chapters:
00:00 Why food is medicine
02:48 Meet Serena Poon, celebrity chef
06:10 How nutrition affects mental & emotional health
10:55 Healing the body through food
15:42 Why diets fail most people
20:30 Inflammation and chronic illness explained
25:18 The mind–body connection most doctors ignore
30:40 Food, stress, and nervous system regulation
41:20 Emotional eating and shame
46:35 Why restriction backfires
51:50 Rebuilding trust with your body
1:01:30 Daily habits that quietly destroy health
1:06:10 Gentle nutrition vs extreme wellness trends
1:16:55 Food as self-respect, not punishment
1:21:40 What real nourishment looks like
1:26:30 Advice for people struggling with their health
1:41:10 What Serena wishes more people understood
1:45:20 Final reflections on healing and balance

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#nutritionist #healthyeating #chef #healing #wellness #mindbody

Serena Poon, Getting Open podcast, food as medicine, nutrition and mental health, healing through food, inflammation and health, emotional eating podcast, mind body connection, wellness without dieting, holistic nutrition, stress and health, burnout recovery, healthy relationship with food, celebrity nutritionist interview

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. David Fajgenbaum, physician-scientist and Castleman disease survivor, to share his extraordinary journey from critically ill patient to life-saving researcher. David opens up about nearly dying multiple times in his 20s, navigating a rare disease with no clear treatment, and the emotional toll of living with uncertainty. This conversation explores resilience, medical innovation, and how turning personal suffering into purpose can change and save lives.

Chapters:
00:00 David Fajgenbaum’s life-threatening medical crisis
02:18 From medical student to critically ill patient
05:34 What Castleman disease is — and why it’s so dangerous
09:12 Nearly dying multiple times in his 20s
13:45 The emotional toll of chronic, life-threatening illness
18:06 When doctors don’t have answers
26:10 Researching his own rare disease
30:44 Repurposing existing drugs to save lives
35:18 The breakthrough that changed everything
43:36 Finding meaning after medical trauma
48:05 Advice for people facing rare or misunderstood illnesses
51:12 Hope, resilience, and redefining survival

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#raredisease #chronicillness #medicalresearch

David Fajgenbaum, Castleman disease, rare disease podcast, doctor becomes patient, medical survivor story, chronic illness journey, rare disease research, turning pain into purpose, life threatening illness recovery, health resilience podcast, medical breakthrough story, science and survival, Getting Open podcast, Dr. David Fajgenbaum, AI healthcare, AI medicine, medical AI

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Justin Garcia, evolutionary biologist and Director of the Kinsey Institute, to unpack the science behind modern love, sex, and relationships. Dr. Garcia breaks down monogamy versus fidelity, why infidelity hurts more as a trust violation than a sexual act, and how dating apps, social media, and AI are reshaping desire and intimacy. This conversation explores hookup culture, long-term attraction, cheating myths, and what research actually says about building connection in today’s world.

Chapters:
00:00 Young people are more romantic than we think
02:15 Hookup culture, social media & modern intimacy
05:30 What is monogamy? Social vs sexual monogamy
10:45 Emotional vs sexual infidelity — what hurts more?
15:40 How common is cheating, really? What the data says
20:30 Is there a “cheating gene”?
26:10 Can novelty prevent infidelity in long-term relationships?
30:45 Reconnecting with exes & the danger of romantic nostalgia
35:20 How dating apps & Snapchat changed desire and access
40:15 Are dating apps empowering women — or increasing pressure?
45:55 Loneliness, being single & the changing dating landscape
50:30 Would you have sex with a robot? The shocking statistics
55:40 AI partners, chatbots & the future of intimacy
1:07:00 Hookup culture: what’s healthy, what’s harmful
1:12:45 Do hookups help people learn sexual compatibility?
1:24:10 Why sex often gets better over time in relationships
1:29:45 What truly builds long-term intimacy and trust
1:35:30 Final thoughts on love, fidelity & modern relationships

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#evolutionarybiology #monogamy #relationships

Dr Justin Garcia, Getting Open podcast, modern relationships, monogamy vs fidelity, infidelity psychology, cheating and trust, hookup culture explained, dating apps and relationships, evolutionary psychology relationships, sex and relationships podcast, long term relationships science, intimacy and trust, modern dating culture, Kinsey Institute interview, love and attraction science

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and host of A Slight Change of Plans, to explore how we rebuild our identities after life-altering events. From losing her dream of becoming a concert violinist to finding a new purpose through neuroscience and behavioral science, Maya shares powerful insights on resilience, emotional flexibility, and embracing change when life doesn’t go as planned.

Chapters:
00:00 – When Your Identity Is Taken Away
01:52 – Meeting Dr. Maya Shankar
04:26 – Getting Into Juilliard at Age 9
08:12 – Growing Up in High-Pressure Environments
10:39 – The Injury That Ended Everything
15:22 – “I Didn’t Know Who I Was Anymore”
21:38 – Why Achievement Can’t Be Your Identity
24:11 – Redefining Self-Worth Without Success
27:54 – What Failure Teaches You
38:02 – The Pressure to Be Exceptional
45:41 – Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism
48:52 – Choosing Values Over Titles
55:12 – Defining Yourself by Why, Not What
59:33 – Letting Go of External Validation
01:03:06 – Advice for Anyone Feeling Lost
01:06:54 – What Maya Wishes She Knew Earlier
01:10:22 – Building a Life That Feels Meaningful

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#change #personalgrowth #emotionalhealing

Maya Shankar, cognitive science, A Slight Change of Plans, resilience, embracing change, identity loss, how to reinvent yourself, emotional healing, behavioral science, overcoming change, self discovery, growth mindset, letting go, rebuilding identity, how to start over, dealing with uncertainty, finding purpose, life after failure, change psychology, emotional resilience, self acceptance, change expert, personal growth, adaptability, life transitions, Getting Open podcast

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller speaks with Mark Greene, author and advocate for healthy masculinity, about what it really means to be a man today. Mark breaks down how traditional masculinity harms men emotionally, why vulnerability is not weakness, and how men can reconnect with their feelings, relationships, and true selves. This conversation explores emotional literacy, healing generational patterns, and redefining strength for modern men.

Chapters:
00:00 – Why Masculinity Is Broken
01:38 – Meet Mark Greene
03:12 – How Boys Are Taught to Shut Down Emotionally
05:54 – The Damage Caused by “Be a Man”
08:42 – Why Men Are Afraid of Vulnerability
13:26 – When Masculinity Becomes a Prison
15:58 – The Cost of Being the Provider
18:11 – Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help
29:40 – What Healthy Masculinity Really Looks Like
39:52 – How Men Can Reconnect With Emotion
44:05 – Teaching Boys Emotional Intelligence
56:14 – Redefining Strength for Modern Men
01:03:10 – Why Men Fear Emotional Intimacy
01:07:02 – Loneliness, Isolation, and Modern Manhood
01:15:46 – The Role of Fathers and Male Role Models
01:28:55 – Mark’s Message to Men Who Feel Stuck
01:32:10 – Final Reflections on Being Fully Human

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#healthymasculinity #menandemotions #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealthformen

Mark Greene, Getting Open podcast, healthy masculinity, modern masculinity, men and emotions, emotional vulnerability men, redefining masculinity, men mental health podcast, masculinity and vulnerability, emotional intelligence men, breaking toxic masculinity, men healing podcast, male emotional health

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Alegra Kastens for an honest conversation about intuition, healing, and learning to trust yourself — especially when anxiety and OCD are part of the picture. Alegra opens up about how OCD shows up in everyday life, the difference between intuition and intrusive thoughts, and what it takes to break old emotional patterns without bypassing fear. This episode explores self-trust, mental health, and finding alignment even when your mind feels loud.

Chapters:
00:00 – Why Your Intuition Is Trying to Get Your Attention
01:41 – Meet Alegra Kastens
03:14 – Learning to Trust Yourself Again
06:48 – What Happens When You Ignore Intuition
09:32 – Emotional Patterns We Repeat Unconsciously
11:26 – Breaking Old Cycles for Good
13:58 – The Body Knows Before the Mind
15:02 – The Moment Everything Shifted
17:41 – Why Healing Isn’t Linear
19:12 – Living With OCD and Anxiety
21:08 – How OCD Shows Up in Everyday Life
27:44 – Fear vs. Inner Guidance
31:07 – Why Stillness Brings Clarity
34:20 – Letting Go of Control
38:52 – Releasing Old Versions of Yourself
42:10 – Trusting the Unknown Path
49:58 – Growth Requires Radical Honesty
53:10 – When Life Finally Feels Aligned
59:42 – Advice for Anyone Feeling Stuck
01:03:15 – Final Reflections on Trust & Growth

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#intuition #personalgrowth ##ocd #alignment

Alegra Kastens, Getting Open podcast, intuition and healing, trusting your intuition, emotional growth podcast, personal alignment, breaking emotional patterns, self awareness, healing journey, listening to your body, inner wisdom, personal development podcast, ocd, ocd alegra kastens, alegra kastens ocd, ocd tips, ocd signs, living with ocd

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with actress and singer Linda Purl for a deeply honest conversation about love, self-worth, aging, reinvention, and choosing yourself later in life. Linda shares lessons from decades in Hollywood, navigating relationships, finding creative fulfillment, and embracing confidence at every stage.

Chapters:
01:42 – Meet Linda Purl
03:55 – Growing up in the spotlight
08:47 – Searching for validation outside yourself
11:22 – Why women are conditioned to shrink
13:54 – Relationships as mirrors
15:36 – Aging, beauty & freedom
20:10 – Choosing yourself without guilt
27:44 – Reinventing your life at any age
31:12 – Confidence earned through experience
34:58 – Creativity as survival
38:21 – Staying curious instead of fearful
42:17 – Love later in life
45:36 – The importance of self-expression
48:54 – Lessons Hollywood didn’t teach
59:40 – It’s never too late to begin again
01:06:28 – Advice for women at any stage
01:09:12 – Living unapologetically

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#reinventyourself #agingwithconfidence #selfworth

Linda Purl, Getting Open podcast, aging and confidence, women reinventing life, self worth for women, love later in life, Hollywood actress interview, personal growth podcast, confidence at any age, creativity and fulfillment, women and aging, choosing yourself, authentic living

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller speaks with Gellyahnah Aakhen, spiritual teacher and healer, about ancestral wisdom, embodiment, soul contracts, karma, and more. Gellyahnah shares how reconnecting with the body, lineage, and intuition can heal trauma, dissolve shame, and help people live in deeper alignment. This conversation explores sacred rage, self-trust, nervous system healing, and what it means to return home to yourself.

Chapters:
01:34 – Meet Gellyahnah Aakhen: Spiritual Teacher & Healer
03:18 – The Body Remembers What the Mind Forgets
06:42 – Intuition Is Biological, Not Mystical
09:55 – How Disconnection Creates Trauma
13:21 – Sacred Rage and Why It’s Necessary
17:04 – How Shame Lives in the Nervous System
22:36 – Ancestral Trauma & Lineage Healing
30:32 – Why Slowing Down Is a Radical Act
33:15 – Listening to the Body’s Signals
44:18 – Feminine Power, Boundaries & Self-Trust
48:39 – Embodiment as Liberation
52:06 – What It Means to Come Home to Yourself
01:06:08 – Grief, Anger & Emotional Alchemy
01:16:41 – What Alignment Actually Feels Like
01:20:05 – Embodiment Practices for Daily Life
01:23:47 – When Healing Gets Messy
01:29:44 – What Gellyahnah Hopes You Remember

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#embodiment #somatichealing #femininewisdom #nervoussystemhealing #intuition

Gellyahnah Aakhen, embodiment healing, feminine wisdom, ancestral trauma healing, nervous system regulation, intuition and the body, somatic healing, spiritual healing podcast, feminine power, trauma stored in the body, embodiment practices, self trust, emotional healing, Getting Open podcast, lineage healing, sacred rage, intuition development, soul contracts, karma healing, spiritual teacher

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