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Re-Release: Elizabeth Lesser, Super Soul Sunday Guest & New York Times Bestseller Helps Us Uncover How Birth and Death Can Be Our Greatest Teachers
Episode 72
October 19th marked the 13th anniversary of my dad’s passing. It was a deeply profound day, as I experienced a revelation about my grief.
I realized that to reach a healthier place with my grief, I n…
Published on 11 months ago
Navigating Grief: Lindsay Valentine on His Journey to Healing After Losing His Parents
Episode 71
At 21 years old, Lindsay Valentine was told that his father had pancreatic cancer. Towards the end of his father's fight with his cancer, his mother was shockingly also diagnosed with pancreatic canc…
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
How a Near-Death Experience Transformed Michael O'Brien's Life
Episode 70
We often hear mantras urging us to “be in the present moment” or “appreciate what you have because it could all be gone tomorrow". While a part of us knows this to be true, we can still find ourselve…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Leading With Love With Administrator and Founding Principal of P-TECH Rashid Davis
Episode 69
Two weeks ago, I sent my first child off to college.
To say it’s been an adjustment is an understatement. I didn’t realize how deeply I would grieve not picking up his cheese wrappers, and smelly socc…
Published on 1 year ago
A Deep Dive About Women’s Friendships & Wellness With My 30-Year Friend Charlotte Hardwick
Episode 68
For me, this episode's timing could not be more perfect. I dropped off my first kiddo at college last weekend and that has brought with it a tidal wave of emotions – grief, sadness, tons of tears, an…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Homeboy Industries' Fr. Greg Boyle On How To Live With More Love
Episode 67
In an era marked by division and rising mental health challenges, Fr. Greg Boyle’s voice is one we need to hear now more than ever. On this episode of the Cracking Open podcast, I am honored to speak…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Designer for the Stars, Samantha Myer, Shares About Loss and Love
Episode 66
Do you believe in synchronicity? Our guest today on the Cracking Open podcast embodies the essence of serendipity.
I first encountered Samantha Myer in a Venice, California coffee shop and was drawn …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 65: Discover the True Nature of What Mothering Really Means with Jodie Patterson
Episode 65
My son leaves for college in August, so you can only imagine how much I have been reflecting on motherhood lately.
I've been thinking back on all those joyful hours watching Tommy play soccer since he…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Episode 64: Former NBA Star Chris Herren On Addiction, Sobriety, and Love
Episode 64
Chris Herren's story is one of profound struggle and eventual redemption. Addiction impacts millions of families in heartbreaking ways. I know this personally and through sitting with multiple client…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Episode 63: Elise Loehnen on the Price Women Pay To Be Good
Episode 63
Do you ever feel like you have to be perfect? The perfect mother, daughter, employee, partner, etc?
It's a familiar struggle that I have grappled with in my own life, and as a therapist, I've witnesse…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago