On today’s episode, we talk with the renowned Dr. Andrea Matsumura about her expertise in the many sleep and menopause issues women face. Dr Matsumura created the D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™, DREAM standing for Daily Habits, Resting Environment, Emotions, Archetype of the Sleep Goddess, and Medical Conditions. The Sleep Goddess Archetype™ is also her creation, and with it she’s redefining how women understand and optimize their natural rhythms for better sleep and long-term health. She became certified in menopause care through The Menopause Society after seeing so many of her female patients struggle with sleep issues.

Resources discussed on this episode include:

• Dr. Matsumura’s website: andreamatsumuramd.com and Instagram: @drandreamatsumura

• Books by Mary Claire Haver, M.D.: The New Perimenopause and The New Menopause

• Overcoming Insomnia: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach by Jack D. Edinger and Colleen E. Carney

• And keep an eye out for Dr. Matsumura’s book coming out next year: When Women Stop Sleeping

In this episode, we talk to Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She shares wonderful insight on cultivating loving kindness and self compassion for Type C people.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• www.sharonsalzberg.com

• Insight Meditation Society, www.dharma.org

• Sharon’s books Real Happiness, Real Life, Lovingkindness, and Faith

On today’s episode, we talk with Lisa Lavelle about common Type C struggles in relationships. A couples and family therapist in NYC, Lisa helps her clients navigate the unique pressures that success places on intimate relationships. She has over 25 years of experience treating individuals, families and couples including her role as the former director of training of the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Her treatment incorporates her training in the Ackerman Relational Approach and the work of Esther Perel and Terry Real.

Resources discussed on this episode include:

• Lisa’s website: lisalavelle.com and Instagram: @lisalavelletherapy

• Books by Esther Perel: Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs

• TED talks by Esther Perel

• Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real

On this episode, we talk for a second time to renowned psychologist Dr. Diana Hill about her new book, Wise Effort. She discusses the super powers of Type C and how to focus our attention on what makes us feel more alive - which will help us better develop our “genius energy.” Resources discussed on this episode include:

• www.drdianahill.com

• Wise Effort book and podcast

• Instagram @drdianahill

• The Self Compassion Daily Journal and The ACT Daily Journal

On today’s episode, we host Melissa McGovern, creator of The Sober New Yorker podcast and Instagram. Melissa found her alcohol use ramping up during mid-life and ended up with a scary health diagnosis that led her to quit drinking altogether. She decided to become a sober living coach and make it her life’s mission to help other people take back control of their lives. Many in our Type C community struggle with alcohol and substance use issues and will find Melissa’s story and guidance valuable.

Resources discussed on this episode include:

• Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) By Laura McKowen

• The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks

• You are a Badass by Jen Sincero

• Website: www.thesobernewyorker.com

• Instagram: @thesobernewyorker

• Podcast: The Sober New Yorker

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Donald Robertson, psychotherapist and expert on the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Donald has written nine books including the popular How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. His perspective can help Type C personalities learn to better manage emotions and live a more fulfilling life.

Resources discussed on this episode include:

• Donald’s Substack newsletter - Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life

• Website: www.donaldrobertson.name

• Instagram: @donaldjrobertson

This episode captures an Instagram Live conversation with breathwork expert Jon Orsini. We talk about how Type C hypervigilance and past trauma can affect breathing and the nervous system, and how we can break shallowing breathing patterns to achieve breakthroughs in our health.

Resources discussed on this episode include:

• Instagram @jonorsini
• Website www.jonorsini.com
• Youtube @jon.orsini

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD., The New York Times and Amazon #1 best selling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents. Many Type C people grew up in invalidating, neglectful, or abusive environments and Dr. Gibson helps us better understand the damaging effects of emotionally immature caregivers. Resources discussed on this episode include:

• Dr. Gibson’s books Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Who You Were Meant to Be, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People

• Focusing by Eugene Gendlin, Ph.D.

• Fault Lines by Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.

• Rules of Estrangement by Joshua Coleman, Ph.D.