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Jordan Grainger is a young professional on a sober curious journey. On today’s episode, Jordan will share how her relationship with alcohol has evolved in her post-college years. Her journey started as a 30-day challenge to quit drinking, and led to so much more.As Jordan experimented with various levels of drinking (or not drinking), she paid attention to the changes in her body and mindset. After cutting out alcohol, her anxiety completely dissolved and her depression was manageable for the...

Today we welcome Craig French to the pod. Craig is a performance and mindset coach from Long Island, NY. His clients range from individuals, couples, corporate businesses and sports teams. Craig knew from a young age that he was drawn to spirituality. He was interested in what goes on beneath the surface, and understood that people were chasing more than money, fame, and success. Through his own self-exploration and commitment to a mindful routine, he is eager to share his insight with us tod...

***Content warning: mention of suicide and body dysmorphia.Today we welcome Clayton Echard to the pod. Clayton is a physical and mental health advocate, former NFL player, and season 26’s Bachelor. Clayton shares his journey with body dysmorphia, which started in 7th grade. He struggled with feelings of inadequacy, body insecurity, and felt like he was in constant competition with his younger brother. Often, Clayton projected his opinions of himself onto others, expecting friends and family t...

***Content warning: mention of suicidal ideation and disordered eating.Today we welcome Christie O. Tate to the pod. Christie is a writer and essayist based out of Chicago, and she has two books on group therapy and friendship. Christie was raised in a home where she wasn’t encouraged to openly share her emotions. She felt compelled to keep secrets and joined group therapy as an affordable alternative to seeing a therapist. At first, she was uncomfortable. Who could possibly be eager to share...

Today’s episode features Logan Cohen, a marriage and family therapist, trauma professional and author. At the core of Logan’s work, he is dedicated to helping individuals heal from unresolved trauma and work through painful transitions. In today's episode, Logan will define trauma and trauma bonding, while also describing the signs of a survival response. He shares the importance of reality training, which helps individuals recognize when they are suffering from psychological abuse. If you th...

Today we welcome Dom Leventini and Kevin Mertz. These two friends went to high school together, but that isn’t their only common thread. Both Dom and Kevin underwent life threatening medical conditions. Kevin was diagnosed with Diffuse large B cell lymphoma in August of 2021 and began chemotherapy weeks later. Dom was hit by a cement truck in January of 2022 while biking and woke up 6 weeks later. While the cause of their trauma was very different, their struggles and the takeaway...