EmotionAL Support

David Haggerty, Neuroscientist and Beauty and The Brain co-host, joins Alessandra Torresani on a special episode of EmotionAL Support where they discuss Triggers. What are you triggers? How can we identify them? Should we try to prevent them from happening or do we embrace them? Maybe they started before they began to even show themselves! Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Manic Episodes, Mom Shaming, Wisdom Teeth and more can be found in this episode! Be sure to subscribe to  @emotionalsupportpod  wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! If you love what you hear, we would appreciate you leaving a review too! Raw. Real. EmotionAL. -Alessandra

When Shenae joins me in the studio, we start chatting and laughing like no time had passed! I had the pleasure of meeting Shenae many moons ago at an audition and the fun has not stopped! We catch up about life post 90210 including her big move away from Los Angeles, finding emotional support in her partner Josh Beech, and of course MOTHERHOOD! Get ready to laugh and follow Shenae on Tik Tok, Instagram and her YouTube Channel! This episode is the last of my pregnancy journey. It has been so incredible documenting 9 plus months of pregnancy stories, interviews with specialists and most importantly just being able to hear from YOU about your own personal stories via social media. New episodes about my postpartum life will be coming very soon so be sure to Subscribe and Follow EmotionAL Support and get ready for the next chapter!!! Thank you for being my EmotionAL Support!!! @joshandshenaebeech @shenaegrimesbeech https://www.youtube.com/ShenaeGrimesBeech @emotionalsupportpod https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard are the co-CEOs and co-Founders of Slumberkins, a leading children's brand promoting healthy emotional development through stories and characters in the form of consumer products, books, content, music, school-based curriculum. Their original storytelling and cuddly creatures provide tools to help raise caring, confident, and resilient children. Their new children's show, produced in partnership with The Jim Henson Company, begins streaming on Apple TV+ on November 4, 2022. https://slumberkins.com/ @slumberkins @emotionalsupportpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate has worked in the stem cell banking and research field for over 20 years. She has a clinical background in obstetrics, as a Labor & Delivery nurse and has a master's degree in Women's Health Nursing. She has authored peer-reviewed articles related to cord blood and cord tissue stem cells and presented at industry conferences on subjects related to stem cells banking and use for regenerative medicine. At ViaCord, Kate is involved in the release of stem cell units for clinical indications. These units may be used for transplantation, which includes ViaCord's directed donor banking program The Sibling Connection, or FDA approved clinical trials. She is also responsible for exploring the utility of cord blood and tissue stem cells through R&D collaborations.  Outside of the stem cell world, you'll find Kate spending time with her husband and two young kids, out for a run with her dog Ringo, playing tennis, enjoying live music, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen!  SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE: Use the code ‘CB635' to bring the price of cord blood banking down from $1725 to $635!!! https://www.viacord.com/?utm_source=Socials&utm_medium=PaidContentCreator&utm_campaign=AlessandraT&utm_term=Sep22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Rose is an Intuitive, Somatic Therapist, Yoga & Meditation teacher, sharing all her mental and spiritual health tips and tricks through her online content. She works 1:1 with clients and hosts monthly workshops to help people heal, by bringing their awareness to their bodies and energetic system. Caroline breaks down self-awareness, energy, and keeping yourself healthy on all layers, in a simple and fun way so everyone can access their inner wisdom and become their most empowered self. She empowers people to tune into their intuition to help guide themselves through life so that navigating this crazy world can be a little easier and less chaotic. Through Caroline's simple tips and tricks, you'll receive what most of us want in our lives...the ability to trust ourselves and the decisions we make. You can find her mainly on TikTok @Carolinerose_intuitive or instagram with the same handle! @emotionalsupportpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanya Newbould is an expert in resilience from being adopted in the U.K., growing up with an alcoholic parent, surviving Postpartum Depression to go on to co-produce the award winning “When the Bough Breaks-a documentary about Postpartum Depression”. Cumulatively, Tanya's life experience of trauma to success has created her passion to help others and let you know “you are not alone”. A working actor at the time, Tanya was 30 when she met and married her soulmate. Her first foundation has always been her faith in God, but after having her beautiful daughter and suffering from horrific PPD, Tanya was determined to help others and had the forethought for a documentary about PPD. She partnered with two amazing women to co-produce “When the Bough Breaks-a documentary about Postpartum depression”, Executive Produced and narrated by Brooke Shields. Now available in 200 countries and six languages, this film has helped many women and families and saved lives. This launched her transformational speaking career and more recently Coaching as a motivational, trauma and spiritual life coach. Sometimes your mess is your message! The ability to share knowledge, help and let others know “you truly are not alone” is her passion.  Throughout her adult years, Tanya's form of enjoyment has always been creating and designing jewelry which led to Del Pozzo Jewelry. Her stunning pieces have been featured in such publications as “Vogue”, “Glamour”, “Variety”, “Conde Naste”, “Angelino” and many more around the world. This also led to the trademarked SOZO Heart. Owning several businesses has not only been a pleasure, she wouldn't have it any other way.  www.tanyanewbould.com www.delpozzojewelry.luxury www.whentheboughbreaksfilm.com @tanyanewbould @delpozzojewelry @spirituallyinspiredcoaching @whentheboughbreaksdoc FB @whentheboughbreaks-adocumentaryaboutpostpartumdepression Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melisma is an award-winning international scholar of Caribbean origin. Linguist trilingual in English, Spanish and French, accomplished public speaker, Mental health advocate, Writer, Master couturière and blogging hobbyist. I found Melisma through her article she wrote for The Washington Post about her pregnancy journey while staying on her antidepressants. I learn so much more about Melisma, her diagnosis of Schizo-Affective Disorder and how she continues to share her story to create a world that is stigma free. To learn more about Melisma and read her article, check out the link below: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2016/04/04/i-took-antidepressants-while-i-was-pregnant-it-wasnt-a-choice/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Alyssa Berlin is a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. She is the creator of The AfterBirth Plan™, a program that prepares couples for what to expect after a baby is born. The workshop teaches couples how to prepare for a healthy postpartum transition for the baby, for each partner, and for the evolving relationship. https://informedpregnancy.teachable.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vinny has been a dear friend of mine for over 13 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelley Kitley is a 20 year veteran social worker, wife, mom of 4, international media expert, author of An Autobiography of Survival: MY self and producer of GRAY AREA. Kitley has an eclectic array of experience using a holistic approach. Her areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, enhancing relationships with couples, using a short term model called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT.) Kelley also works with patients in longer term treatment to work through trauma,(including rape and sexual abuse) eating disorders, substance abuse, loss and phase of life issues. She's an action oriented therapist who believes the therapeutic process is a partnership and works with clients to define and ultimately achieve their goals. She uses positive psychology and coaching to help people be the best version of themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch a sneak peak episode of "Past Life Present Power with Derek Jameson" that I was so lucky to be a guest on! I chat about my past life regression therapy session I had with Derek including how I was able to answer so many questions about my career, personal life and my new baby! Be sure to Subscribe, Like, Review and Share! -Alessandra is best known for playing Zoe Graystone in the science fiction television series Caprica and Claire in The Big Bang Theory. She is the host of EmotionAL Support Podcast and a mental health and illness spokesperson. She spent the day with me to uncover her past lives and get answers to all the questions she had been pondering for years. Alessandra's regression took us in the days of the witch trials, explorations, the 70's, and so much more. Check out what she uncovered and what she wants to share with you from her past lives! https://alessandratorresani.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-support-with-alessandra-torresani/id1476940278 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1rRRfxY5llD4whjvS0Mng/featured https://wonderfullightbody.com/ https://www.instagram.com/derekjameson/ https://linktr.ee/DerekJameson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blanda is a Swiss, contemporary artist living and working between New York and Los Angeles. In 2007 Blanda moved to New York to enroll in the School of Visual Arts (SVA) where she received the Silas H. Rhodes scholarship. After graduating 2010, she was snapped up by The New York Times for a coveted Art Director's position. In 2014 she moved to Los Angeles where she has since focused on her studio work. International brands including Kiehl's, Volvo, OBEY, Missoni, TopShop, AG Jeans and Montblanc have commissioned Blanda for art driven collaborations and media outlets such as Vogue, New York Magazine, Vice, WWD, Glamour Magazine, Elle and Rolling Stone have covered her work. Her most recent series of paintings was exhibited during Art Basel Miami 2021.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Elliot Berlin joins me to talk all things pregnancy, postpartum, and well, we even discuss stand up comedy...something I did not know he practiced on the side! I have been so lucky to have him help me towards the end of my pregnancy into my current state of postpartum. He truly is a miracle worker! Please check out his podcast, Informed Pregnancy Podcast, to hear my pre birth/post birth story! Dr. Berlin is an award winning pregnancy-focused chiropractor, childbirth educator, and labor support doula as well as the host of the Informed Pregnancy Podcast where each week, parents, birth professionals, and parenting experts weigh in on a full range of topics surrounding the perinatal period. Dr. Berlin runs a successful perinatal wellness group in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Dr. Alyssa Berlin, PsyD with whom he shares four kids, two guinea pigs and one dangerously smart Aussiedoodle. @emotionalsupportpod @doctorberlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have the pleasure of learning about Olivia's story on how she became so passionate about not only mental health but maternal mental health. I'm so lucky to discover so much about motherhood from her and I can't wait for you to learn too! Olivia created Hey! VINA on the simple premise that it only takes one friend to change our entire lives, and that nothing makes us feel more confident, secure, happy, and free than a supportive group of friends! She is also the co-founder of PYM mood chews, which she started with her husband and fan favorite guest of EmotionAL Support, Zak Williams. Olivia shares her journey with PYM during her two pregnancies and the positive influence it had on her! @emotionalsupportpod @heyoliviajune @vinazine @youcanpym Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy Dr Emily Anhalt's new podcast Emotionally Fit with ME! I was so lucky to be a guest on my dear friend's brand new podcast and I thought I would share it with you! We talk about Celebrating the Small Wins and Taboo Tuesdays! Be sure to subscribe to Emotionally Fit and give it all of the EmotionAL Support love!!!

Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu is a clinical psychologist and the Head of Emotional Fitness at Coa, a gym for mental health. With more than 10 years of experience, Vaneeta has worked with hundreds of individuals and companies to integrate mental healthcare practices into daily lives. As a new mom, she is passionate about bringing mental healthcare practices to the fertility and pregnancy experience. When she isn't washing bottles or finding missing tiny socks, she's busy learning how to be the best game show host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britt Turpack is a mental health advocate, TedX Speaker, and movement teacher. As a representative of NAMI, she is on a mission to make the world a better place by helping people prioritize their mental and spiritual health as much as they do their physical health. She is Passionate about sharing her personal journey while being of service to others. She is a 500 hour certified yoga instructor and trained in mindfulness based stress reduction. Health is everything to Britt. Brain Health, Body Health, Soul Health, and all that she does is to help others bring their mind, body, and soul into alignment to live their best life...and have some fun in the process! Check her out on instagram and tiktok @meetbritt and visit her website meetbritt.com to book her to speak to your community! @emotionalsupportpod @brittlovessmoothies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Whenever you need a cheerleader to pump you up during your pregnancy, I highly recommend Lexi to take on that role! She has been such a constant support for me during this whole cooking a bun in the oven process! Lexi is the Queen of Confidence Co and an expert in digestive health. She joins me to share her pregnancy story from heartburn to struggling with pumping. I learn so much from this fabulous woman in the episode and I know you will too!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica has been a force of nature her entire life. Starting as an iconic actress from Gossip Girl to now taking on a brand new role, Motherhood. As a Mama of a 1 year old, she teaches me so much about her new role. From getting pregnant during Covid, to breastfeeding her baby dressed as an Alien from Hulu's The Orville, and now to teaching her child how to be a strong woman, just like her Mama! And of course ,we share our origin story of meeting that "One Time in Monte Carlo" ...Oh and let's not forget all the many memories of being neighbors for many years! Enjoy this week's episode with the always fabulous Jessica Szohr!!! @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @jessicaszohr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Haggerty dives into the research, and the lack of research, in the medical community with Bipolar Pregnant Women. We take the People Magazine article and go beyond the headline, discussing what a "Relapse" is, how I came to the decision of not staying on medication, and why it is so important for both us of to raise the question as to why we deserve to know more from the medical community. David not only is a neuroscientist who has done the research, he also lives with Bipolar disorder. It has meant the world to me to have him by my side in every step of my bipolar and pregnant journey. For more information about the People Magazine article, please check out link below. https://people.com/health/actress-alessandra-torresani-bipolar-meds-during-pregnancy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susy and I bond over being pregnant at the same time, but lucky for us, Susy was able to come on the podcast to share her story just days before she gave birth! I learn so much about how she dealt with being diagnosed with Alopecia at such a young age to how it empowers her today! Her spiritual pregnancy is something I'm so in awe of and I was so lucky to encounter first hand. She teaches so much about her crystal healing practices, some of which I have started to practice myself as I continue on with my pregnancy story. Susy Markoe Schieffelin of The Copper Vessel is a Los Angeles-based sound healer, reiki master, Kundalini yoga teacher, and inspirational speaker who has led sound baths viewed or attended by millions of people all over the world. Susy has brought healing to employees at companies such as Google, Pandora, and Nordstrom, has played crystal bowls with notable artists including Leann Rimes and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has been featured in publications such as WSJ, VOGUE, USA TODAY, and Los Angeles Times. Susy is known for her light-filled presence and ability to guide people towards radiant and empowered lives characterized by self-love, serenity, abundance, and joy. She is the founder of the Sound Healer's Academy, an innovative Crystal Alchemy Sound Healing and Spiritual Business Mentorship training, serves as a self-love advocate for brands, has created custom product lines, and offers deeply restorative crystal alchemy sound bath ceremonies and healing rituals both in person and online. @thecoppervessel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, the beloved and brilliant Dr Jay Goldberg left this planet. He touched so many pregnant women's lives and brought so many babies into this world. I was so lucky to have known him, even for a short while, as my baby's OBGYN. I wanted to share a few stories as to why this human touched so many. I will forever be grateful that he was the first person to introduce me to my baby. Thank you for being a friend Dr Jay Goldberg. In his honor, please consider donating to The Jay Goldberg OBGYN Resident Education Fund: they provide funds to name the resident education chief each year and support resident education programs. He spent his free time hosting educational events for the residents in which he loved working with, educating, and helping grow. The new fund will further his mission in the years to come. Thank you Dr Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and Cedars-Sinai for providing this information. Department of OBGYN at Cedars-Sinai 8635 West Third Street MOT Suit 160W Los Angeles, CA 90048 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being able to share my pregnancy journey with one of my besties has been such a special gift. Jenna and I have been close for years and now with the Bumps, we are closer than ever. Each pregnancy is a unique experience. While Jenna and I have shared this journey together, our experiences have been quite different. Jenna candidly opens up about her baby girl being breech and her fears behind keeping the pregnancy a secret while having to juggle a brand new job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eynav Accortt, PhD, an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology and clinical psychologist at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, joins me to talk about my fear of Postpartum Depression and Perineal Mood and Anxiety Disorder. As the director of the Reproductive Psychology Program, her research focuses on mood and anxiety disorders during the female reproductive life course. She shares all the facts about PPD and makes sure I'm put at ease during my pregnancy, not letting FEAR of the unknown take over. Bipolar Psychosis is a very real diagnosis I've read so much about and I have the opportunity to break it all down with her. Below are some resources I would love to share with you and for you to share with your friends, family or even a stranger would may need support! Cedars-Sinai Reproductive Psychology Program Becoming Mother Therapy Group DETAILS.   National perinatal mental health resources include: ·       Maternal Mental Health Now ·       Postpartum Support International ·       Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. ·       RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Learn about some current education, research and awareness efforts focused on parenthood and mental health: ·       MGH Center for Women's Mental Health ·       Mother To Baby ·       Ongoing Cedars-Sinai Maternal Mental Health Research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bipolar and Pregnant. One of these subjects was discussed during my very first episode with my very first guest Eden Sher...this time we dive super deep into what each of our experiences was like being both Bipolar and Pregnant. Being told different things regarding the safety of our medication is just one topic we break down during this intense and of course hilarious inside look into the trauma of mental illness...Pre and Post BUMP! Have you experienced being bipolar and pregnant? I would love to hear more about your story in the reviews/comments section. It's time we talk about our fears and break the stigma! (Conversations on this episode do get graphic and may be triggering to some listeners, so please be advised and use compassion while listening.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I can't wait for you to join me on this brand new EmotionAL journey into pregnancy and all that it entails. These next few weeks are about to be filled with such special guests. I have Doctors, Mental Health Specialists, Authors, Founders, and many Celebrity Friends stopping by the EmotionAL Support Clubhouse! Get ready to feel all the feels and of course let's not forget to laugh till we pee our pants! (Just Kidding....or am i?!) I love you all so much and thank you for being my EmotionAL Support!!! Stay tuned for next week's episode with my 1st ever guest Eden Sher, who exclusively shares for the first time her experience with pregnancy, delivery and motherhood all while living with Bipolar 1 Disorder! This is an episode you are sure to not miss!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra said "Au revoir" to a 10-year corporate career to finally head towards the path meant for me. After some crash-landings, a side-job as flight attendant and several re-starts – her coaching business and later on - Women of the Galaxy was born – blending all the experiences and tools that helped her to navigate through life and transmute childhood trauma into her powerful and driving force. She is an advocate for intentional living that views life & business through the lens of creativity, a humble woman with a warrior heart and a big vision, here to help you uncover and achieve yours! She created a space for inspiration, well-being, creative expression, entrepreneurship and her guidance is for those interested in self-leadership, personal growth, contribution and living a life fully lived. One on One offerings available here: www.iamsandramack.com Group experiences: www.womenofthegalaxy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Davis joins me to reminisce about our time co-starring in the horror movie American Horror House, how he got his start as an actor, his soulful passion for music, creating beautiful pottery like Demi Moore in Ghost, and of course the wild story of Jazz Fest in New Orleans with ME!!! Dave feels all the feels and even plays a little piano for us in this episode of EmotionAL Support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Broglie is a mental health advocate, speaker, and the co-founder of BroglieBox, a social impact brand that creates self care and mental wellness boxes and kits. Julia was inspired to create BroglieBox after losing her 24 year old brother Justin to suicide and experiencing her own mental health challenges. Justin's passing inspired Julia to imagine a new way to deliver support and connection in today's hectic, fast-paced and often impersonal world. @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani https://brogliebox.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VR, AR, Metarverse...we are in a strange moment in history where we can either go up or go down...join us in talking about CONTENT MODERATION and how mental health fits in with the growing world. @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @dlhagger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny joins me this week to chat about the importance of bringing light and levity to the conversation of Mental Health. Danny's mental health podcast, which I was lucky to be a guest on, explores his own story with Bipolar Disorder. We have an amazing opportunity to share our stories while laughing the entire time! @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @dannylopriore @1and1otc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Matt Friend, all you have to do is say a celebrities' name and he will impersonate them for you. We laugh so much this episode as he brings Howard Stern, Rami Malek, Andy Cohen and many more of his hilarious impressions to the EmotionAL Support Clubhouse! Matt is all about hustle and hard work. I hope he inspires you with humor the same way he inspires me! Matt Friend has appeared on the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC's New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, and WGN. In 2019, Matthew won Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. His professional experience includes hosting HQ Trivia, performing at corporate events, and doing stand-up comedy throughout the country. Matthew's repertoire includes more than 250 impressions ranging from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet. You can catch Matt in Los Angeles at the famous Comedy Store and Laugh Factory this week! @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @mattfriend http://www.mattfriend.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Erin Michalak and Victoria Maxwell join me to celebrate World Bipolar Day on March 30th. These two lovelies have devoted their lives to Bipolar Disorder research. They have changed so many lives, mine included, by breaking down the stigma and providing the help and resources to those of us that have been longing to be heard. We learn about their brand new app and all the exciting research development coming to the Bipolar Disorder community. https://www.crestbd.ca/ http://victoriamaxwell.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Beren is a unifier from Wichita, Kansas. She is the Founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, a non-partisan educational platform empowering Gen Z to break out of their echo chambers, have difficult conversations, and unify the world. Her community of over 15,000 young people is committed to coming together, across differences, through "POVz" the first ever Gen Z Talk Show airing in 2022, and through their digital network located on the Geneva app. Sophie was recently named "25 Under 25" by Social Entrepreneur's Magazine and “21 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021.” Her social impact journey began at The University of Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Music, and her Master's Degree in Nonprofit Leadership. Sophie's work, featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and even on a billboard in Times Square, has proven to be the antidote to the polarization we see in our country today. Beren will continue to unify the next generation, one conversation at a time. @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @sophieberen @theconversationalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a fellow actor, Matthew and I have such an incredible conversation about our mental health in regards to the arts. Being able to have a creative outlet has helped Matthew not only become a stronger actor, but he is a more evolved human being. We chat past lives, being a twin, and how Muay Thai has been such an essential part of his career. @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @matthewdennislewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Haggerty is back to share all the facts about the different types of therapy. Both Alessandra and David share stories of rejection from therapists and the importance of pushing through. We are all humans and we have to remind ourselves to take a deep breath and keep on doing the work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica is more than just a singer/songwriter, she is a true musical artist. She has written songs for Grammy Award winning artists like The Weeknd, Nick Jonas, Timbaland, Sam Smith as well as other artists that are currently in the Billboard top 10 lists. We chat behind the scenes of music, mental health, and being a cancer & trauma survivor. As a huge advocate for SA survivors and mental health, Jessica brings joy and passion to this week's episode!  @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @jessicahoovermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Black is a former pastor and current urban missionary providing leadership and mentoring programs to several inner city schools through YFC international. Recently named one of USA Today's Top 9 Coaches to help you level up your life in 2022. He is a bestselling author, traveling speaker, Life Coach, host of the Vitalize Podcast & co-pilot of the Embrace Your Ambition traveling breakthrough experience! He is deeply dedicated to spreading his message of love, hope and positivity to the entire world. He has spoken to 10's of thousands all over the world. @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @mblackspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shira Lazar is the Founder/CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand, What's Trending. In October 2018, she became the host of the afternoon drive show "Lets Go There" weekdays on the first national LGBTQ+ station Channel Q syndicated and on Radio.com. In her spare time, she loves sharing her passion for curiosity, joyful living and mindfulness on her own social platforms @shiralazar. April 2020, Shira launched PeaceInside.Live, a wellness community and platform offering virtual classes, workshops and retreats. PIL is constantly working to break down the barriers of entry to make tools for well-being accessible for all via our community experiences and our workplace programs. We chat about mental health, technology, starting over, and even GHOSTS! @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @shiralazar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carmit is such a special treat this week thanks to her openness about her journey being an original member of the Pussycat Dolls, her vulnerability with sharing her recent diagnosis of tinnitus, and even her unbelievable story as a dancer who worked with R&B superstar Aliyah during her final music video shoot. Carmit allows me to connect about my past dance history and the power behind movement and dance. Carmit is the definition of TALENT! @alessandratorresani @emotionalsupportpod @therealcarmit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fellow actor Wolé Parks sure knows how to get me laughing through this intimate conversation! Wolé shares how important laughter, friendship and support really is during tough times. Many years of sobriety and inner work has taught Wolé so much including how to allow deep and complex emotions to be expressed through his performances on tv and film, especially as his newest character on Superman & Lois.  @woleparks @alessandratorresani @emotionalsupportpod  Http://www.emotionalsupportpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Childhood friends, Sage and Kendall, joined forces to create Frame, the amazing mental health platform that helps you along your therapy journey, every step of the way. I ask them every detail and question about how they help others with "matchmaking therapy". What to expect? Is there a right or wrong way to talk with a therapist? Is there someone you should say or not say to your therapist? All these questions and more are answered along with Sage and Kendall sharing their own personal experiences with therapy. As a platform that connects people to therapy and brings awareness to mental health, Frame is on a mission to normalize the hard days and celebrate the good ones. Frame represents a community where people can learn, grown and find support through it all. From finding the right therapist to making progress in a session, Frame is here to help you through your therapy journey. https://www.tryframe.com/ @frame.therapy https://www.instagram.com/frame.therapy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience.  Join us as we bond over our mutual diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, chat about survival, learn more about Kevin's comic book origin story, and the importance of support from friends and family.  *This episode has a trigger warning.* https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ @emotionalsupportpod https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/ @kevinhinesstory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt scared to ask questions to your doctor? This week David and I discuss "Questioning The System" and how it feels to be treated with such judgement by the professionals you are supposed to trust. Alessandra shares a personal story about being misdiagnosed and the reason she questions the system. We chat all things Psilocybin, alternative medicine, vaccines, and vitamins. Join us in this trusted space where we will have an open conversation about all the "crazy" questions. Be sure to leave a comment in the review section and let us know what is on your mind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zak finds it in his heart to share his incredibly open and brave mental health story this week. He shows me how we all have the opportunity to embrace what makes us uniquely ourselves. Grieving in the public eye about his father, Robin William's passing, self medicating and the origin story of my new favorite mood chews, PYM, are just a few of the topics we chat about…and don't worry, we left room for warm laughs! @zakwilliams @youcanpym   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catch up on the fan favorite episode of Candice King... Candice King, a woman who has accomplished so much how does one even begin. She's been a teen dream queen on The Vampire Diaries, she is a famous in Japan for her hit pop songs, she is the co-host of the hilarious podcast Directionally Challenged and let's top it all off with the fact that she is a super mom! We dive into the world of mental health, discuss our love of Universal Studios, discuss the "stage mom" world of the Oakwood Apartments and learn even more about each other than we thought we knew!  http://www.emotionalsupportpod.com @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @candiceking @candicekayla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addiction. The topic we have been ready to talk about since the beginning of Beauty and The Brain. Being David Haggerty's speciality, we thought we would talk about treatments, medicines, both holistic and traditional, and even talk about the Ketamin trends. This is a conversation we would love to hear from you so please leave a review and start the discussion on the EmotionAL Support Facebook page.  @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @dlhagger https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline D'Amore grew up in Malibu helping run her family's famous pizza restaurant, D'Amore's Pizza. She's the Founder and CEO of Pizza Girl, a healthy variety of organic pasta sauces. She began her career as a fashion model, working for Diane von Fürstenberg, Heatherette, Agent Provocateur and Stella McCartney. She is a world renowned DJ, with has had her own residency at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas. She has starred in movies & television and is currently the Star of MTV's The Hills. @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani @carolinedamore @pizzagirlofficial http://www.pizzagirl.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cheryl joins me in an intimiate conversation about sobriety, addiction, anxiety, panic attacks and of course dancing. Cheryl and I have been dear friends for many years allowing this episode to go to an authentic deep place neither of us knew we would go to. Cheryl is known as a professional dancer and winner of Dancing with the Stars, the co-host of Pretty Messed Up podcast, designer, and soon to be co-creator of Body Language. @emotionalsupportpod @alessandratorresani https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/ @cherylburke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addison is an intentional multi-hyphenate who thrives in balancing a career in film, tech, real estate, and philanthropy. Addison is a grief and mental health speaker after losing his brother to cancer, finding his father after suicide, and surviving a fatal accident that killed a dear friend. Attributing his ability to not only survive but thrive with PTSD and compounded grief to the value of community and connection. In 2020 Addison became a co-founder and head of brand impact for tethr, a men's mental health and wellbeing app focused on the power of peer support. The start-up is being accelerated by 500 Start Ups in San Francisco. In the last year, his work has been featured in the NY TIMES, Healthline, TMZ, Fox News, and The Washington Post. Addison is currently writing his first book is expected in 2022.    https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/   @emotionalsupportpod   @addisonbrasil   https://www.tethr.men/