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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.

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