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140: How to Stop Overthinking and Tips for Seasonal Depression, With the “Elle Woods of Psychology”

There's a reason why Maddy Ellberger, PhD, LCSW, is called "the Elle Woods of Psychology:" She brings an honest, luxurious, and fresh approach to therapy, and uses research-backed practices to coach clients to live their best lives. And on today's episode, she's spilling all her tips. She explains DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) and how to apply it to your life for a major transformation. Josie and Maddy also discuss how to stop overthinking once and for all, how to beat seasonal depression, and why you should never vent. Maddy has a fascinating and fresh perspective on everything from what happiness actually means to why your "comfort show" should be different than you think. She's not your regular therapist–she's a cool therapist.

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136: 4 Types of Narcissists and How to Deal When You're Being Gaslit, with Dr. Elisabeth Crain

Dr. Elisabeth Crain, PsyD, is a psychotherapist who has been featured in TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and Cosmopolitan. Today we are deep diving into narcissism: the four different types, the signs someone in your life has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and tips to deal with or set boundaries with a narcissist. We also chat about love bombing and gas lighting–how to know you're experiencing it and how to get out of it. Dr. Elisabeth also shares amazing tips for navigating difficult family dynamics over the holidays and tools for healing your inner child. Consider this episode to be like free therapy.

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105: Lexi Hidalgo on Knowing Yourself, Finding Your Soulmate, and Improving Mental Health

Lexi Hidalgo is a yoga instructor and content creator with over 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Except Lexi is not the typical mega-influencer; she seems more like the best friend you go to for advice or the big sister that can always cheer you up. From candidly crying in a video sharing her anxiety attack to offering relationship advice on her podcast, Lexi is an advocate for mental health, kindness, confidence, and community. In today's episode, you'll hear Lexi like never before. She shares her experience being bullied in school and experiencing mental health struggles to how she learned to love herself and set boundaries. Lexi also shares her love story of how she got into her relationship and the rituals, communication, and mindsets that she swears by to keep her relationship as happy as possible.

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Episode 103: It Girl Energy: How To Get The It Factor With Whitney Uland

You know those people who just seem to have "it? That magnetic je ne sais quoi that attracts other people and opportunities to them? That indescribable energy that celebrities, leaders, and it-girls have in common? In today's conversation, Whitney Uland is teaching you how to have "it" too. Whitney is a mindset expert who works with celebrities, influencers, and executives to become more successful by building the resource of fame, and teaches how anyone can tap into "celebrity energy." In this episode, Whitney explains that celebrity energy is not about fame or popularity; it's a certain presence and magnetism that draws people to you. She gives all the tips so you can cultivate it to transform your life, whether you want to become a leader in your office, get more followers on social media, be more liked by the people around you, or actually become celebrity-level famous.

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Episode 100: Confidence is the Key to Manifestation, with The Self-Esteem Doctor

Have you ever held yourself back because you didn't believe you were ready or worthy of an opportunity? Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? How often do you compare your life to others on social media? Dr. Simone Alicia is a female-focused self-esteem expert and motivational speaker known as The Self-Esteem Doctor. In today's episode, Dr. Simone and Josie discuss where self-esteem comes from, what it actually means, and how to change it. They also talk about how confidence is the key to getting anything you want, from more money to a better relationship. From why self-esteem is like a Christmas tree to how to stop comparing yourself to others, this episode is full of life-changing tidbits you'll want to share with your best friends or little sister.

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Episode 92: Sarah Nicole Landry (AKA The Birds Papaya) on How to Overcome Insecurities

Sarah Nicole Landry is the founder and creator of the insanely popular blog, podcast, and brand, The Birds Papaya. Sarah initially went viral years ago for her "successful" 100lb weight loss journey–but secretly, she had never felt worse (both physically and mentally). Sarah decided to start posting about her insecurities instead, and years (and millions of followers) later, she has created a successful career out of helping women embrace their bodies, get over insecurities, and love themselves. In today's powerful episode, Sarah shares her journey from disordered eating and body insecurities as a child to how she's able to own and respect her body now. Josie and Sarah also chat about why body neutrality may be better than body positivity, unique rituals to cultivate more self-love, and why negative self-talk is preventing us from reaching our dreams. This episode will make you laugh, cry, and love yourself more.

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Episode 89: Heartbreak, Manifestation, and Combatting Loneliness with Naz Perez

Naz Perez is a former producer for The Bachelor turned TV host and founder of Heart Broken Anonymous, a support group for people experiencing loneliness, heartbreak, and grief. You probably know Naz from appearances on The Today Show, as a correspondent on red carpets, or interviewing your favorite celebs (including the entire case of Barbie–yes, we talk about how nice Margot Robbie is IRL). In this episode, Naz shares her tips for getting over heartbreak and finding your confidence again. Josie and Naz also chat about why loneliness is an epidemic, and how she manifested the career of her dreams–turns out Naz is an expert manifester, and gives so many tips for manifesting your dream life too.

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Episode 80: Break Family Patterns and Heal Your 5 Origin Wounds with Therapist Vienna Pharaon

What if the secret to a happy, fulfilling life is hidden in your past? What if knowing our origin wounds can liberate the way we love other people and ourselves? Licensed marriage and family therapist, Vienna Pharaon (known as @mindfulmft), is helping people heal from their origin wounds to break patterns, be in fulfilling relationships, and feel truly happy. In this episode, we dive into what origin wounds are, how they shape our belief systems, and why everyone has some kind of childhood trauma. Vienna also shares amazing tips for how to heal and stop holding yourself back from having healthy relationships, as well as how to support yourself and stop toxic patterns during time with family. We also discuss how origin wounds are likely holding you back in your dating life or relationship. Consider this episode the roadmap to true healing.

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Episode 79: How to Catch Lucky Girl Syndrome and Enter Your Villain Era with Payton Sartain

Payton Sartain is an influencer, podcaster, and social media star who has garnered a cult following thanks to her "big sister" advice. In this episode, you're hearing Payton like you've never heard her before. She shares how moving around often as a child affected her, where her confidence comes from, how she healed after a bad breakup, and why authenticity is her superpower. Josie and Payton also discuss main character energy, lucky girl syndrome, and entering your villain era to help Everygirls change their mindset, get rid of limiting beliefs, and rebrand "selfish" as a good thing. Get delulu with us (it's OK to be just a little delusional...!) and enjoy this conversation that will inspire you to love your life more.

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Episode 63: Why So Many Relationships Fail Today–And How to Change That, with Life Coach, Dr. Cheyenne Bryant

Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is a renowned motivational speaker, life coach, and psychology expert. She appeared on MTV’s Teen Mom as a featured life coach, serves as president of the San Pedro branch of NAACP, founded Dr. Bryant Institute and Dr. Bryant Foundation, and is the author of the award-winning book “Mental Detox." On this week's episode, Dr. Bryant shares insight into why so many relationships (friendships and romantic relationships) fail today, how to foster successful relationships, how to improve self-worth, the limiting beliefs that are common for women, and why most people do "boundaries" completely wrong. She also shares the two key habits of the most successful people. This episode will give you powerful takeaways to form greater connection and feel more fulfilled in your life.

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Episode 49: Amanda Kloots on Taking Care of Yourself, Finding Happiness After Loss, and Her Incredible Story About Love and Grief

Amanda Kloots is an actor, co-host on The Talk, best-selling author, celebrity trainer, and placed fourth place on Season 30 of Dancing With the Stars. But beyond her insanely impressive resume, Amanda is helping others cope with grief and loss. Amanda lost her husband and the father of their infant son, Elvis, to complications from COVID-19 in July 2020. She wrote the book Live Your Life: My Story of Loving and Losing Nick Cordero to honor his memory and share her healing journey through loss. In this episode, Josie and Amanda discuss what helped Amanda through the grieving process (including the "two inches away" concept) and how she became more connected to her spirituality. Amanda also shares how she prioritizes her mental health, and stories about her start on Broadway (she was also a Rockette, NBD) to how she became a celebrity fitness trainer and TV personality. This episode is a powerful one about going through loss, experiencing deep love, and knowing what you want out of life.

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Episode 39: Radical Contentment, The Missing Piece of Your Manifestation Practice, and Tips To Change Your Life With Jamie Varon

Jamie Varon did a lot of work to get over limiting beliefs, get out of societal pressures, and get honest with what she really wants out of her life. Now, she's helping thousands of women change their lives too with her Instagram posts and bestselling memoir, Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World. In this episode, Josie and Jamie discuss how women are often taught not to listen to their own intuition, and why we should all be living more selfishly. Jamie also shares what most people get wrong about manifestation, why intention matters so much, and the true secret to happiness. PSA to women everywhere: this is our time to become radically content.

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Episode 22: Healing Your Mindset, Coping with Holiday Triggers, and Navigating Family Dynamics with Top Neuropsychologist, Dr. Sanam Hafeez

Is it really the most wonderful time of year..? The holiday season can be tough, and we want to help. We asked you–our audience–to write in with questions and topics that you struggle with this time of year, and asked on a top expert to offer advice. Dr. Sanam Hafeez is a neuropsychologist who has been featured on media outlets such as WebMD, CNN, FOX, Business Insider, and US News and World Report. Josie and Alaina ask Dr. Hafeez your burning questions from setting boundaries with in-laws to navigating loneliness to how to deal with general exhaustion and overwhelm this time of year. We also talk about struggling with insecurities, comparison on social media, and healing your mindset to identify why you're triggered. The holidays should be merry and bright (not stressful or lonely)–this episode will help you get there.

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Episode 02: Learn the Secret to Increasing Your Self-Esteem

Do you ever question your self-worth? Do you sometimes lack confidence before a first date, work presentation, or meeting new people? Are you having trouble showing up as your best self in your career, relationships, or life? Confidence coach Regina Bonds shares key insight into achieving true confidence that lasts a lifetime and how to truly love yourself.

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