What if the side effects they warned you about were just the tip of the iceberg?

In this bold and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Brooke Siem—chef, "Chopped" champion, and author of the award-winning memoir May Cause Side Effects—to talk about what happens after 15 years on psychiatric medication... and what it takes to reclaim your life on the other side.

We get into the grit: the trauma of antidepressant withdrawal, the complexities of medicating kids, and the power of naming your rage instead of numbing it. Brooke shares how healing doesn’t come from one magical moment, but from choosing presence, pattern recognition, and saying yes to life again and again.

If you’ve ever questioned the meds, the system, or what real happiness actually looks like—this one’s for you.

📕 Grab Brooke’s Book “May Cause Side Effects”
💻 Check out Brooke’s website: www.brookesiem.com
📱 Subscribe to “Happiness Is A Skill” Substack
💌 Get in touch with Brooke on Instagram: @brookesiem

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What if the key to regulating your mood, calming anxiety, and healing your nervous system has been around for thousands of years—but most of us were never taught to trust it?

In this enlightening (and wildly refreshing) convo, I sit down with Dr. Tom Ingegno—Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, clinic owner, educator, author, and certified no-BS truth teller. We dive into the powerful role acupuncture can play in treating mental health challenges, clearing inflammation, and restoring nervous system balance.

Dr. Tom brings over two decades of experience to bust through the stigma of “pseudoscience,” sharing the real research, the right questions to ask your practitioner, and how ancient modalities are being validated in today’s science-backed world. He also offers grounded, empowering self-care tips to support your healing between sessions.

If you’re craving a more holistic approach to mental wellness—this one’s a game changer.

📕 Grab Dr. Tom’s Book “The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing”

📱 Check out Dr. Tom’s website: www.charmcityintegrative.com

💌 Get in touch with Dr. Tom on Instagram @ccintegrative | Facebook | LinkedIn

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What if everything we’ve been told about helping teen girls is... missing the mark?

In this radically honest conversation, I sit down with Breanna Kulwin—a mental health transformation coach who’s helped over 1,000 girls and young women break free from the cycles of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt—to talk about what actually supports emotional healing in our daughters.

We go beyond the surface to unpack the unspoken pressure parents feel to medicate, the limitations of traditional therapy, and the deep need for community, emotional processing, and choice. This episode is a soul mirror for every mom, educator, or coach who wants to raise emotionally resilient girls without handing their power over to a broken system.

If you're raising, loving, or mentoring a girl in this wild world—this one’s essential listening.

💡 Get on Breanna’s digital course “Unshakable Confidence”
📺 Watch Breanna’s “Awakened Heart” coaching program for girls and young women

📱 Check out Breanna’s resources: breannakulwin.com

💌 Get in touch with Breanna on Instagram @breannakulwin

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