The Good Good with Dee Talley

Dee Talley
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Welcome to The Good Good Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the world of energy, consciousness, alternative medicine, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation. “The Good Good,” is the stuff you can’t buy online. It’s the feeling of seeing your child take their first steps, tasting a glorious piece of chocolate cake, and smelling the salty ocean air. It’s where ease, flow, pleasure, contentment, and joy live. Join your host Dee Talley, Licensed Acupuncturist, Energy worker, Embodiment coach, and Mama, as she shares insights, experiences and tips to change your life.

  1. Jul 10

    S3, EP 8: The Healing Sequin

    We spend so much of our lives waiting to "finally get over it." The insecurity.The people-pleasing.The comparison.The inner critic. But what if healing was never about making those patterns disappear? In this solo episode, Dee shares the unexpected lesson she learned from finding blue sequins from her daughter's Elsa costume absolutely everywhere—and how that simple moment completely changed the way she thinks about healing. Together, we'll explore why healing isn't a straight line, why recurring triggers aren't evidence that you're failing, and how true embodiment begins when you stop treating yourself like a problem to solve. This episode is an invitation to stop asking, "Why is this happening again?" and start saying, "Oh... It's you again." Because maybe healing isn't becoming someone else. Maybe it's finally coming home to yourself. Key Topics Healing as an ongoing spiral, not a destination Recognizing and accepting emotional triggers ('sequins') The importance of embodiment in self-healing Impact of social media and societal narratives on self-image Self-compassion as a foundation for healing Patterns of self-criticism and their roots Energy vibrations and attracting similar energies The role of awareness in stopping the cycle of self-judgment Practical tips for cultivating embodiment and presence The importance of self-awareness in personal growth  Takeaways Healing is a spiral, not a linear process, and triggers are part of the journey. Recognizing triggers ('sequins') with compassion allows for faster healing. Embodiment is essential; feeling your body helps you connect with your truth. Social media often promotes comparison and feelings of inadequacy, which can be mitigated by mindful consumption. Self-compassion and awareness are the foundation for true self-acceptance. Patterns of self-criticism are rooted in societal and personal narratives, not in your worth. Energy vibrations attract similar energies; cultivating positive energy can change your experience. The goal of healing is to fully become yourself, not to become someone else. Practicing embodiment can be simple: feeling your feet, sensing your environment. Healing involves recognizing and smiling at your 'sequins'—your recurring triggers—without shame. Sound Bites "Healing isn't the disappearance of the pattern. It's changing your relationship to it." "Your recurring triggers aren't proof you've failed—they're proof you're paying attention." "You don't become yourself. You remember yourself." "Embodiment begins when your body becomes a place you'd actually want to come home to." "The goal isn't to never find another sequin. It's to smile when you do." Chapters 00:00 – Why It's So Hard to Stay in a Body You Criticize 02:17 – The Blue Sequin That Changed My Definition of Healing 04:22 – What Self-Compassion Actually Looks Like 07:38 – How Comparison Keeps You Looking Outside Yourself 12:16 – The Reunion That Broke My Heart 14:18 – You Are Not Your Inner Critic 16:14 – The World Profits When You Feel "Not Enough" 20:18 – What It Means to Flirt with Life 23:09 – Healing the Places That Still Feel Tender 24:32 – Everyone Has Their Own "Sequins" 26:24 – Embodiment Is Coming Home to Yourself 28:41 – Your Body Will Tell You the Truth 29:28 – The Moment You Choose Yourself Again 30:12 – "Oh... It's You Again." 31:07 – Healing Is a Spiral, Not a Destination

  2. Jun 26

    S3, EP 7: Performative Wellness

    Healing has become another thing to achieve. Track your sleep.Optimize your morning routine.Regulate your nervous system.Take the supplements.Buy the red light mask.Become the "healed" version of yourself. But what if we've accidentally turned wellness into another performance? In this solo episode, Dee explores the difference between performative wellness and true embodiment. She unpacks why so many of us have become disconnected from our body's innate wisdom, how social media encourages us to perform healing rather than experience it, and why the goal isn't to become perfectly regulated—it's to become fully alive. Together, we'll explore: What "performative wellness" actually is Why embodiment is more than nervous system regulation How force and flow create radically different healing experiences Why dialectical thinking expands our capacity for healing The hidden cost of living through screens instead of our senses How birth became one of Dee's greatest teachers of embodiment Why your body often knows long before your mind catches up If you've ever found yourself chasing healing instead of living your life, this episode is an invitation to come back home to yourself. Because maybe your body isn't something that needs fixing. Maybe it's the medicine you've been looking for all along.

  3. Jun 18

    S3, EP 6: Bitch Rule #1 - Your Body is Law

    What if resentment isn't the first sign—but the last? In this solo episode, Dee Talley unpacks one of the foundational principles behind her viral "Be a Bitch or Get Sick" series: A bitch knows her body is law. Most of us were never taught how to listen to our bodies until they were screaming through burnout, resentment, anxiety, or exhaustion. But your body is communicating with you long before that point. Dee explores how your body speaks through subtle cues like tension, dread, irritation, overexplaining, and contraction—and why learning to recognize those signals can completely change the way you make decisions, set boundaries, and navigate your life. If you've ever found yourself saying yes when you meant no, feeling disconnected from yourself, or wondering why resentment keeps showing up, this episode is for you. Inside this episode: • What it actually means to treat your body as a source of wisdom• Why resentment is often delayed body information• The subtle signs your body may be saying no• Why women are conditioned to override themselves• How self-trust is built through listening, not forcing• The role of consent in embodiment work• Why your body often knows before your mind catches up The goal isn't perfection. It's learning to hear yourself sooner. KEYWORDS embodiment, self-trust, body awareness, nervous system regulation, women's health, boundaries, resentment, intuition, holistic healing, consent, mindfulness, personal growth, nervous system health, body wisdom, emotional health SOUND BITES "A bitch knows her body is law." "Resentment is often delayed body wisdom." "Your body shouldn't have to beg to be listened to." "If you're not listening, the message just gets louder." "Your body knows before your mind catches up." CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Bitch Rules 05:16 Distinguishing Body Yes and No 09:50 Personal Reflections on Change 14:54 The Importance of Listening to Yourself 19:08 The Importance of Repeated Sessions 23:56 Confronting Inconvenient Truths 28:33 Understanding Body Language 33:14 good good outro.mp3 COURSE More information about Energy Awareness Foundations: https://www.dee-talley.com/the-source-gate-method-waitlist-1

  4. May 21

    S3, EP 5: The Truth About The "Be a B*tch or Get Sick" Series

    Well… I accidentally went viral. What started as one spicy little video turned into a full blown internet conversation with millions of views, thousands of comments, women fighting in comment sections, people asking, “Wait… what are Bitch Rules?” and honestly? I think we need to talk about it. Because contrary to popular belief, this series has never actually been about becoming mean: It’s about self-abandonment. It’s about the ways women override themselves, suppress what they really feel, tolerate too much, make themselves smaller, and then wonder why they feel exhausted, resentful, disconnected, or flat out unwell. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the story behind “Be a B*tch or Get Sick,” what prompted me to make the first video, why I think it struck such a nerve, and the deeper philosophy underneath it all. I’m also breaking down the Bitch Rules (so far) — the embodied principles that help women stop abandoning themselves and start feeling more at home in their body. We get into:✨ The story behind the viral series✨ Why women are disproportionately struggling with autoimmune disease, burnout, and chronic stress✨ The real meaning behind reclaiming the word bitch✨ Why discomfort is not danger✨ Emotional regulation and why the goal isn’t to never feel again✨ Boundaries, silence, pleasure, rest, and taking up space✨ Learning to trust your body instead of constantly overriding it✨ Why self-abandonment costs us more than we realize This episode is for the woman who’s tired of shape-shifting, people pleasing, and living disconnected from herself. Because maybe being a “b*tch” was never the problem... Maybe abandoning yourself was. Sound Bites:“Discomfort is not danger.”"A bitch understands emotional regulation is shortening the amount of time we stay dysregulated — not pretending we never feel.”“You cannot feel at home in your body while constantly betraying yourself.”"Rest is radical when your worth has been tied to productivity.”“Silence is a superpower.” Time Stamps:00:00 — How “Be a Bitch or Get Sick” accidentally went viral05:12 — Why this message struck such a nerve with women09:04 — Autoimmune illness, chronic stress & self-abandonment14:33 — Reclaiming the word bitch (and what I actually mean)18:12 — The Bitch Rules (so far)22:09 — Discomfort is not danger26:11 — Boundaries, silence & being misunderstood30:08 — Emotional regulation vs emotional suppression35:42 — Pleasure, rest & taking up space40:15 — Listening to your body and rebuilding self-trust44:30 — Why women feeling at home in themselves changes everything Connect with Dee:IG: @dee.talley_healing🎙️ The Good Good Podcast

  5. Apr 19

    S3, EP 4: The Hidden Cost of NOT Resting

    In this solo episode, Dee Talley breaks down what’s really happening when you don’t rest—and why it’s costing you more than just energy. This isn’t about “self-care” or taking a day off. It’s about the long-term impact of overriding your body, staying in misalignment, and continuing to live in a way your system has already said no to. Dee explores how chronic depletion builds over time, how pushing through becomes an identity, and why so many people find it nearly impossible to slow down—even when their body is clearly asking for it. Through the lens of embodiment and Traditional Chinese Medicine, this episode challenges the idea that burnout and exhaustion are just part of life—and invites a different way of living that actually supports longevity, vitality, and real alignment, Key Topics Why not resting is costing you years—literallyHow staying in misalignment drains your life force over timeThe cycle of chasing “feeling okay” and never actually arrivingWhy rest feels so difficult (and what identity has to do with it)How chronic depletion shows up in the bodyMenopause, shifting energy, and the need to adaptThe difference between understanding rest and actually embodying itListening to your body before it forces you to stop What You Walk Away With A clearer understanding of what your body is actually asking forAwareness of how often you override your own signalsInsight into the deeper reasons you struggle to restA shift in how you think about productivity, energy, and longevityPermission to move differently—even if it requires becoming someone new Sound Bites “You are taking years off your life by not resting.”“You’re not just tired—you’re overriding your body repeatedly.”“You’re chasing feeling okay and never actually arriving.”“You don’t have a rest problem. You have an identity problem.”“At some point, your body will force the stop you won’t choose.” Time Stamps 00:00 The Importance of Rest 02:38 Understanding Women's Cycles and Rest 05:20 Menopause and Energy Dynamics 09:36 The Cost of Misalignment 13:48 Embodied Truth and Leadership 15:42 Chasing Productivity vs. Embracing Rest 18:11 Personal Journey to Rest 26:16 Recalibrating Identity and Values 31:09 Listening to Your Body 33:46 good good outro.mp3

  6. Apr 10

    S3, EP3: The Power of Moving Emotions: Healing Through Body Awareness

    In this solo episode, Dee Talley explores the deep connection between emotional processing and the body. Drawing from personal therapy experiences, she breaks down how unprocessed emotions become stored sensations—and how true healing happens when we allow those sensations to move. She shares insights from her own journey in therapy, while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, inner work, and compassion. This episode invites you to slow down, tune in, and trust the intelligence of your body as a guide for healing. What You'll Learn How emotional trauma shows up as physical sensations in the bodyWhy stagnation blocks healing—and how to shift itHow “the pause” creates space for real transformation Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Healing and Imperfection03:38 The Journey of EMDR and IFS Therapy06:48 Embracing Brokenness in Healing09:25 The Importance of the Pause in Healing11:42 Understanding Triggers and Sensations14:06 The Role of Memory in Healing17:09 Revisiting Past Versions of Ourselves19:32 The Reality of Being a Healer22:21 Embracing Your Perfectly Imperfect Self27:24 Outro

  7. Mar 29

    S3, EP 2: You Don't Need to Go Back — What you'd tell your younger self and why it still matters

    If you could go back and tell your younger self one thing… what would it be? In this episode, Dee shares what happened when she asked that exact question—and why the answers weren’t as different as you’d think. Across dozens of responses, the same themes kept emerging: stop being afraid, you’re already enough, choose yourself, stop worrying what people think, and stop waiting to live your life. But this episode isn’t about going back. It’s about recognizing that the awareness you have now—the things you’d tell her—is available to you in real time. Dee breaks down how these patterns still show up in subtle ways, how the body holds onto past experiences, and why learning to be with yourself in the moment is the shift that actually changes everything. You’ll also hear a grounded take on time—not as something strictly linear, but as something we experience through different parts of ourselves—and how you can access both the younger and more resourced versions of you right now. This is a conversation about awareness, self-trust, and what it looks like to stop abandoning yourself in small, everyday ways. The 5 core themes people wish they knew sooner (and why they’re so universal)Why “advice to your younger self” is really about awareness in the presentHow fear, people-pleasing, and self-doubt show up in real timeThe body’s role in holding onto past patterns and experiencesWhat it actually means to “choose yourself” in everyday lifeA grounded perspective on time, intuition, and inner wisdomWhy nervous system awareness is foundational to change ✨ Energy Awareness Foundations (limited-time launch) Learn how to actually notice yourself in real time—so you can stop overriding your body and start trusting it. ✨ The Source Gate Circle Ongoing support, live teachings, and a space to integrate this work in real life. Timestamps 00:00 – The question: what would you tell your younger self? 00:49 – The surprising pattern in everyone’s answers 02:10 – Fear, risk, and doing things before you feel ready 03:40 – Worthiness: you were never too much 04:16 – Boundaries and choosing yourself in relationships 04:59 – Letting go of other people’s opinions 06:25 – Stop waiting to live your life 06:51 – Nervous system awareness and feeling safe in your body 07:30 – Accessing a more grounded, resourced version of yourself 08:57 – Why the past still lives in the body 10:25 – Your experiences as a “toolkit” for your future self 12:22 – A grounded take on time and inner awareness 14:24 – Intuition, meditation, and accessing inner guidance 16:15 – Understanding your personal “inner map” 18:47 – Awareness as the foundation for healing 20:35 – How this connects to Energy Awareness Foundations 22:03 – Modeling self-trust and care in everyday life 34:20 – Offering compassion to past versions of yourself 36:07 – Staying grounded in a chaotic world 37:09 – Final thoughts + invitation

  8. Mar 22

    S3, EP1: Let Compliments Land: Unlocking Your Capacity to Receive

    In this solo episode, Dee Talley explores the art of receiving—starting with something simple, yet surprisingly difficult for many of us: taking a compliment. Through personal stories and real-life reflections, Dee unpacks how subtle patterns of deflection, self-deprecation, and overthinking can block our ability to receive not just compliments, but love, money, pleasure, and opportunity. Blending insights from Chinese medicine with embodied awareness, she introduces the concept of holding capacity—and why it’s not just about what you can receive, but what your body feels safe enough to let stay. This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and begin building a deeper sense of self-trust, presence, and energetic awareness. Why receiving a compliment can feel uncomfortableThe difference between receiving and holdingHow subconscious patterns block abundance and opportunityA Chinese medicine perspective on energy and the organs involved in holdingPractical ways to let compliments, desires, and experiences fully landThe role of awareness in personal growth and transformationReceiving is a reflection of how you allow life to meet youAwareness is the foundation of meaningful changeMany blocks to receiving are rooted in safety and subconscious conditioningYour body’s ability to hold is just as important as your ability to receiveSmall moments—like accepting a compliment—can shift everything 00:00 – Introduction and Exciting Updates02:30 – The Power of Receiving Compliments06:46 – Energy and Holding Capacity09:38 – Overriding Desires and Personal Stories13:56 – Practicing Acceptance of Compliments16:47 – Subconscious Patterns and Blocks20:08 – Space, Presence, and Feminine Energy21:26 – Announcements and What’s Next

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Welcome to The Good Good Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the world of energy, consciousness, alternative medicine, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation. “The Good Good,” is the stuff you can’t buy online. It’s the feeling of seeing your child take their first steps, tasting a glorious piece of chocolate cake, and smelling the salty ocean air. It’s where ease, flow, pleasure, contentment, and joy live. Join your host Dee Talley, Licensed Acupuncturist, Energy worker, Embodiment coach, and Mama, as she shares insights, experiences and tips to change your life.

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