Mind Meets Body

Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist, writer, speaker, and relationship expert who has spent the last decade studying adult friendships and connection. -On this episode we dive into why it's so hard to make friends as an adult, what are some reasons why relationships end and how we can cultivate and make new friends as we attempt to “adult”. -“Unlike our relationships with our partners or family members, there's no outright expectation that we have to stay involved in our friend's lives. Our friendships are voluntary and it's the ongoing choice we make to stay connected to our friends that makes the support we received from them so incredibly validating and important for our overall well-being and self-worth.” -Connect with Dr. Kirmayer and her research: www.miriamkirmayer.com, @miriamkirmayer

Intuitive eating founder and anti-diet dietician, Evelyn Tribole stops by to share all her wisdom on the harmful effects of diets, why they don't work (p.s it's got nothing to do with willpower) and how we can make the shift into intuitive eating. Evelyn breaks down the 10 principles, there's more to it than eat when you're hungry stop when when you're full! We discuss the complexity of weigh loss science, the impact of food stress and anxiety and the myth behind “sugar addiction.” If you've ever been on a diet, diet cycled or are just exhausted from thinking about food, this episode just may be the key to unlocking your health. Books mentioned: “Intuitive Eating” Evelyn Tribole, Elyse Resch. “Fearing the Black body” Sabrina Strings. Connect with Evelyn: www.evelyntribole.com IG: @evelyntribole

This week I'm joined by internationally renowned astrologer and author, Jessica Lanyadoo. If the idea of astrology sounds a little woo woo for you, bear with us as we expand beyond the “fortune telling” label. Jessica breaks down and explains the science (actual math) behind astrology and how we can use it to access our free will, seasons of life, and discovering what we are really seeking in our relationships. Connect with Jessica: https://www.lovelanyadoo.com IG: @jessica_lanyadoo @ghostofapodcast. Praise for her book: Astrology for Real Relationships is a modern, practical guide to life's least practical matters--relationships of all kinds and matters of the heart--that will help you understand your blind spots, blocks, and fears so you can make choices that leave you happy and fulfilled.

Lisa Olivera stops by the show to share her wisdom on how to explore our false stories of unworthiness, coming home to ourselves, making time for stillness, and the dangers of the self-improvement trap. She provides tips and tools for “sitting with ourselves,” nourishing, discovering our childlike nature and honoring our inner wisdom and knowing. Connect with Lisa on IG: @_lisaolivera and on her website: www.lisaoliveratherapy.com

On today's episode of the @mindmeetsbodypodcast I sit down with Steph Baron Hall of @ninetypesco for enneagram 101. Steph breaks down each type-there's 9-similar to personalities, think Myers-Briggs but rooted in understanding behaviors through core motivations. We discuss how we can utilize this tool for personal awareness, growth and to explore our shadow side. She also shares the power of understanding ourselves while not over-identifying, our potential for ultimately incorporating all of these types for balanced living and her wildly popular “nine types of rest” post.

Ever wondered if you needed to explore your relationship with alcohol? Amanda White, from Therapy for Women stops by to discuss the role alcohol plays on our personal and social contexts. More specifically, how so many of us wouldn't meet the criteria for alcohol abuse and yet our lives would be positively impacted if we explored how alcohol impacts our mental, physical, emotional health. Amanda shares her personal story, the reason why she decided to get curious about sobriety, dating while sober, and helpful tips and tools for the exploration process. Connect with Amanda: IG: @therapyforwomen, www.therapyforwomencenter.com. Please note: episode was recorded prior to COVID-19. If you believe you have a drinking problem, seek help. SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. SAMHSA's National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

First episode in 2 months! Join me for an intimate and personal conversation on emotional processing and bypassing. I share a bit of my history with depression and how at the age of 19 I decided (unconsciously) to emotionally bypass difficult emotions after the sudden death of a family member. The concept of emotional bypassing is discussed along with a few of the ways in which we may engage in this behavior and how our society and culture actually encourages it! Also, I provide a few ways in which we can begin to view "negative" emotions (fear, anger, sadness) as necessary for our growth. Next week I'll be back with regular guests. In the meantime, enjoy! With love, Grace

Karlyn Percil, Certified Emotional Intelligence & Neuro-Life Coach, joins me in an amazing discussion on how to turn our emotional data into intelligence. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, bullying, depression & anxiety, Karlyn knows what it's like to live in a dark place – and what it takes to get out of that dark place & choose life daily to live, love & laugh. Through her coaching, sister talk circles, success planner and many other tools, Karlyn's goal is to empower more women to LEAD – live & engage authentically daily. In this episode we talk about redefining our reality, owning our narratives to take our power back, and turning the data we are given by our emotions into intelligence. Karlyn shares her tools on working through elephant stories, challenging negative feedback loops and unpacking our "SIMU"s-Story I'm Making Up. Connect with Karlyn on her website: www.karlynpercil.com and on IG: @karlynpercil

Seerut K. Chawla, London based trauma informed informed psychotherapist, joins me on the show as we unpack family dynamics, attachment, trauma, our shadow self, and so much more. It was such a complete conversation I had a really difficult time trying to pinpoint what to even call the episode! Seerut breaks down attachment styles, digs deep into our human messiness and explains how our shadow self, the part of us that is largely unconscious, made up of our old wounds, reactivity, etc. is needed for our whole person healing. She explains the stress-trauma continuum and offers tools along with the best way to start working through our unprocessed trauma.  Book referenced: Amir Levine, Attached Connect with Seerut on IG: @seerutkchawla #inthetrencheswithyou

Let's talk about sex, baby! Let's talk about you and me...and how it's related to our health. Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, psychologist and certified sex therapist joins me as we explore all things sex, sexuality and the mind body connection. Dr. Lauren shares her thoughts on sexual shame, the harm of sexual gender roles/narratives, and using mindfulness and breathing to reconnect with our bodies. She introduces the idea of intimacy dates with ourselves/partners and how we can incorporate sex into our self-care practice.  Dr. Lauren is currently practicing in Minneapolis, MN where she specializes in sexual health concerns, relationship therapy, and gender health. She is currently working on her first book about libido. She is active on social media and can be found on Instagram: @drlaurenfogelmersy.

Join me as I chat with London based trainer and author, Tally Rye. Tally, along with her close friends Zanna Van Dijk and Victoria Spence founded the online community GirlGains to help educate, empower and inspire women to feel good about themselves inside and out. Most recently they have become hosts of the Podcast Fit And Fearless with BBC 5 Live. Her debut book ‘Train Happy: An intuitive exercise plan for every body' is currently out in the US and UK. It offers a fresh approach to working out, emphasizing mental and physical benefits over weight loss and body transformation. Tally shares her personal story and struggles with orthorexia and how she made the shift into intuitive eating and movement by breaking up with diet culture.  She gives the how-tos of "training happy", joining or creating communities that honor body diversity, and validating ourselves...no matter what our bodies look like. We discuss weight stigma, Health at Every Size, and the need for a shift away from diet, wellness, exercise culture. Connect with Tally on her website: www.tallyrye.co.uk and her instagram: @tallyrye

On the first official episode of the Mind Meets Body Podcast (we did it!) I sit down with none other than renowned author and self-care queen...Alexandra Elle! Alex is an author & wellness consultant living in the Washington, DC metro area with her husband and children. Writing came into her life by way of therapy and the exploration of healing through journaling. Her mission is to build community & self-care practices through literature & language. Join us as we talk about journaling practices and how they can lead to introspection, self-awareness and healing. Alex shares her tips for breaking free from perfectionism, getting comfortable with vulnerability and harmonizing time as a form of self and family care.  Trigger warning: Suicide and self-harming language: 29:20 You can find and connect with Alex on her website: www.alexelle.com and on her Instagram: @alex_elle

Episode 0 of the Mind Meets Body Podcast. Want to get a feel of what's in store? Join Maria Sosa of Holisticallygrace and Meghan Smith, as they break down what this podcast is all about.