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Episode #27: Are You Turned On or Traumatized? with Leah Mitchell

Feb 4, 2026

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In this episode, I sit down with Leah Mitchell, a love and relationship coach blending neuroscience, energy, and embodiment to help people build healthier, more secure relationships. Leah opens up about her own journey from trauma and PTSD to discovering the science behind attraction — including how stress hormones, p…

Episode #26: Stop trying to "FIX"... & start LISTENING with Majo Torreli

Jan 11, 2026

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In this powerful, embodied conversation, I sits down with Majo Torreli , a somatic coach who found healing after a decade of struggling with PCOS, body image issues, and disempowering relationships. What started as a painful chapter in her 20s became the catalyst for radical transformation when she learned to stop ove…

Episode #25: Letting Life Lead with Raditia Lasry

Dec 10, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with Raditia Lasry and dive into a conversation about personal growth, resilience, and the small, intentional steps that shape a meaningful life. Raditia shares her approach to breaking big goals into manageable pieces, redefining concepts in a way that aligns with who she is, and rewriting…

Episode #24: The Gratitude Myth: Getting Real About Joy with Carrie Kish

Dec 3, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with Carrie for a raw, honest, and refreshing conversation about The Gratitude Myth and what it really means to practice grounded, authentic gratitude without slipping into toxic positivity. We explore how to stay true to yourself during the holiday season, especially when outside pressure …

Episode #23: HOT TAKE: Anger Isn’t Dangerous — Repression Is.

Oct 22, 2025

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Every October, I gather with women for something that looks a little wild from the outside: "The Great Pumpkin Smash". We write down the things we’re done carrying — the guilt, the grief, the rage — and then we smash those damn pumpkins into the ground. And this ritual actually comes in two parts: Part one: expressing…

Episode #22: Losing Your Career to Find Yourself with Melissa Keefe

Oct 15, 2025

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This week I sit down with one of our Sacred Circle sisters Melissa, whose story of resilience and redirection reminds us that sometimes losing what we thought defined us is what sets us free. After being forced to retire from her long-standing, respected career due to MS, Melissa found herself grieving not just her wo…

Episode #21: The Season of Doing LESS *on Purpose*

Oct 8, 2025

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We spend so much time chasing what’s next that we forget to stop and look at what’s already in our hands. In this episode, I’m inviting you to slow down, breathe, and actually notice your harvest: the things you’ve grown through, not just the things you’ve grown. I share how this season has been teaching me the differ…

The Duality of Grief (Part II): "Fly on the Wall” Series – Episode 7

Oct 1, 2025

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Dani is back for Part 2 of our conversation, and this time we go deeper into what the second year of grief really feels like. For many, the first year is about survival—going through the motions, trying to build some kind of routine, and leaning on the support that’s more available in those early months. But as Dani s…

The Duality of Grief (Part I): "Fly on the Wall” Series – Episode 6

Aug 20, 2025

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This week’s Fly on the Wall episode, I sit down with my good friend Dani Collins to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild your life after unimaginable loss. Together, we explore: -The raw reality of navigating trauma and grief while raising children alone -The courage it takes to step into single motherhood …

Professional Patient to Published Author with Melissa Rene: "Fly on the Wall” Series – Episode 5

Aug 20, 2025

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This week’s Fly on the Wall episode takes a sharp left turn into truth-telling, breakdowns, and what it really looks like to come back to life after years of numbness. I’m joined by Melissa, a friend I’ve known since high school who I reconnected with just ten months ago when a mutual friend brought her to Sacred Circ…

Episode #20: The Power of Being Witnessed with Natalie and Dale Glover

Aug 13, 2025

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In this weeks episode, I sat down with Natalie and Dale Glover, the soulful minds behind LumenKind , a brand dedicated to helping people reconnect with what truly matters. I am excited to share the powerful story behind their latest offering, the ' Light Through Loss Pack' , and how grief became a catalyst for deeper …

Episode #19: Hot Take - Fear Isn’t the Problem with Michelle Aalbers

Aug 6, 2025

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What if the truth you’re avoiding is the very thing that could set you free? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Aalbers, coach and catalyst for self-healing, to explore what it really means to choose healing, especially when it’s uncomfortable. Michelle brings a grounded, honest voice to the conversation, remin…

Episode #18: At Some Point, You Have to Put Yourself in the Equation with Stacy Attenberg

May 28, 2025

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Putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s survival . This conversation is your reminder that you don’t have to wait until you break to tend to yourself. This week’s episode is a heart-opening, deeply grounded conversation with Stacy, an independent cat rescuer in Connecticut who’s currently in the process of opening …

Episode #17: Breaking Up with Corporate America with Lindsey Ryan

May 21, 2025

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In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Ryan—entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and co-owner of the Blender Bar (in Cheshire, CT)—to talk about what it really looks like to walk away from a “safe” 9-5 career in Corporate America and choose the wild, messy, and meaningful path back to yourself. After years in higher educa…

Glitching the Matrix with Carrie Walker: "Fly on the Wall” Series – Episode 4

May 14, 2025

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In this episode, Carrie and I are breaking down the loop —the mental replay, the Groundhog Day energy, the autopilot patterns that keep us stuck—and how something as simple as ChatGPT (or whatever name you’ve given your AI… go ask it!) can actually help you get out of your own head and into a new rhythm. We talk about…

Episode #16: Addicted to the Struggle with Kate Sullivan

Apr 23, 2025

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In this raw and powerful episode, I’m joined by Kate Sullivan, who drops this #hottake: mental health struggles can be just as devastating as addiction—instead of healing the root, we keep slapping Band-Aids on the symptoms. Together we dig into what it really means to live with that weight, including the addiction to…

Episode #15: How to Become a High Value Woman with Kay Robbs

Apr 16, 2025

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This episode features Kay Robbs, a Connecticut-based lifestyle blogger whose platform is all about wellness, food, self-care, and fun date ideas. Kay’s grounded presence and honest perspective make her the perfect guest to dive into a conversation about healing anxious attachment and stepping into your high-value era.…

Episode #14: Seeking Something Greater with Robyn Miller Brecker & Karen Loenser

Apr 9, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Miller Brecker & Karen Loenser and dive into their personal "hot takes" on healing and the journey that led them to create The Seeking Center. Robyn, an Emmy® award-winning producer, spent over 20 years working alongside Oprah Winfrey (YEAAAAH, THAT Oprah!), shaping impactful…

When Toxic Patterns Show Up in Unexpected Places (Round 2 w/ Mary!): "Fly on the Wall” Series – Episode 3

Apr 2, 2025

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Mary is BACK, and this conversation is powerful. (You can listen to our first 'Fly on the Wall episode HERE ) She’s opening up about finally leaving her toxic job and the hard lessons she’s learned about boundaries , backhanded compliments , and navigating a toxic work environment — especially when narcissistic behavi…

Episode #13: The Overlooked Secret—Celebration & Compassion

Feb 26, 2025

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Life isn’t always a straight climb up. Sometimes it’s a goddamn rollercoaster. But here’s the thing: No matter what season you’re in, you deserve self-compassion. You deserve to recognize how far you’ve come. And you deserve to celebrate yourself—right now, not just when you hit some imaginary finish line. In this epi…

Episode #12: The S#IT NO ONE Talks About — The Part AFTER the Pain

Feb 19, 2025

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Sometimes ya just gotta hit record on a GOOD conversation. Excuse the low quality audio, it was worth the high quality conversation. My beautiful friend, Mindy and I went LIVE back in 2024 in The Soundboard and had a powerful conversation about her healing journey over the last five years. What we've learned is healin…

Episode #11: Self Love Isn’t Selfish (Hold the Eye Roll & Stay with Me—This One’s Different!)

Feb 12, 2025

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This one’s different. Hit play—you’ll see. I think this is my favorite episode to date y'all. I literally grabbed my dictionary a few times because—spoiler—I needed to get clear on what words like “selfish” and “perfection” actually mean. (And trust me, the definitions will surprise you.) Here's what I'm jamming out a…

Your Life, Your Rules with Mary Rauber: "Fly on the Wall” Series – Episode 2

Feb 5, 2025

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In this 'Fly on the Wall' episode, I sit down with Mary Rauber, owner of MMoonchild Scented Creations and the generous sponsor of our first in-person Soundboard event on March 1st in East Haven, CT (Want the deets? Click HERE to get access to it all!). Mary isn’t just an incredible entrepreneur, but my soulmate best f…

When Friends Become FRAMILY with Sarah: ”Fly on the Wall” – Episode 1

Jan 15, 2025

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Welcome to my new series within Hot Takes on Healing: " Fly On a Wall" , where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, * no edits *, NO-BS chats where nothing …

Episode #10: Routines over Resolutions: How to Create ACTUAL Change in the New Year

Jan 8, 2025

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Happy 1st Episode of 2025! 🎉🎉🎉 This episode was *actually* recorded LIVE into my Facebook group, The Soundboard on the last #MindfulMonday of 2024! Quite a few of our members contributed to this discussion about morning routines, momentum, and finding balance in the chaos. It was beautiful to peel back their layers…

Episode #9: The Cage Was Open All Along: Reflecting on 2024 & Beyond

Dec 30, 2024

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In my very last episode of 2024, I’m taking a moment to reflect—not just on this past year, but on the last seven years, the time when I feel I really started living my life. I will never forget my husband (during the first six months of dating, might I add) saying: "You're a bird in a cage with the door wide open, I …

Episode #8: Bag, Barter, or Better with Jade Starbala

Dec 29, 2024

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This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Jade Starbala , founder of Spring Fed Solutions , educator, writer, holistic healer, and Wayfinder Life Coach-in-Training. Jade’s work is all about helping you discover your innate power to heal, thrive, and align with your truest self. In this episode, we explore a tool she uses…

Ep #7: Stop F-in Letting Yourself Down with Jen Harris

Dec 23, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach and personal trainer Jen Harris to dive deep into the choices that shape our physical, emotional, and mental health. She shares her no-nonsense approach to understanding the why behind our habits—whether it’s food, sleep, or boundaries—and how to build…

Episode #1: Welcome to ’Hot Takes on Healing’ – Personal Stories, Real Talk & New Perspectives

Dec 15, 2024

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Hello and WELCOME to 'Hot Takes on Healing'! In this episode, I kick things off by sharing a bit of my own story—how my healing journey began and how the recent challenges of grief have shaped me. These experiences inspired me to create Hot Takes on Healing , which offers an honest voice in wellness where healing isn’…

Episode #6: ”New Cells Every Day” – This Episode *JUST* Might Save Your Life with Amy Conroy

Dec 9, 2024

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In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the power of being your own advocate with Amy Conroy, a true anomaly who beat an incredibly rare and aggressive cancer. Amy’s journey not only contributed to advancing medical understanding of her rare condition, but underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the mi…

Episode #5: ”Hey Jess — Why Do You Hate Yourself?” with Jenn Sanders

Dec 2, 2024

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In this episode, I reflected on a pivotal moment back in 2020 when Jenn asked me, "Why do you hate yourself?" — a question that shifted my entire healing journey with Fibromyalgia . Together, we discussed the process of recognizing and transforming limiting beliefs, the role of the body in signaling authenticity, and …

Episode #4: Learning to Thrive Where You At (& Being Okay with It) with Jennifer Lima

Nov 25, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Lima for #MindfulMonday inside ' The Soundboard ", a Certified Professional Health Coach and practicing Herbalist, to explore her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and what it truly means to thrive where you are. Jen shares her personal story of leaving a nearly …

Episode #3: Unlocking Your Soul Path & Escaping the “Fire Tower” with Barbara Yager

Nov 11, 2024

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Curious about the fire tower and whether you’re stuck in it? You’ll have to tune in to find out what that means and why most of us aren’t supposed to be there! In this episode, I’m joined by the insightful Barbara Yager—an intuitive consultant, coach, and author known for empowering spiritual seekers with tools to ali…

Episode #2: Underrated Healing Practices – LIVE from The Soundboard!

Nov 11, 2024

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In this special LIVE episode of Hot Takes on Healing , recorded within my online Facebook community, we explore impactful yet *often* overlooked healing practices that involve connecting with others, even if that “other” is yourself . With plenty of personal stories shared by both myself and our community members, we …

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