Sick & The City Melanie Shafranek & Amanda Tiberi

In this cleansing episode of Sick & The City, Amanda and Mel chat about spiritual and energetic hygiene. They cover how to know when you’re collecting other people’s energies, how to get rid of those unwanted energies and how to protect yourself in the future! Get ready for a wild ride of fall rituals and all the resources you need to cleanse your soul (and your home!). Listen all the way to the end to catch Hot Goss on what Amanda and Mel are currently watching and vibing to! 
 
Intro:
Halloween Parties & Rituals 0:00-12:00
 Olive + Grayce Updates - 12:00
Topic: Energetic Cleansing
Sage + Palo Santo - 15:00
Picking up other people’s “energetic stuff” - 18:00
Spiritual Hygiene & Cord Cutting 21:00
Cleansing + Protecting Rituals- 29:52
Hot Goss:
Love is Blind - 43:45
From Scratch -  55:40
Tell Me Lies Recap - 59:00
Julie & The Phantoms - 1:00:20
Upcoming: Selena Gomez Doc Nov 4, Falling For Christmas Nov 10, Sex Lives of College Girls Nov 17, Spirited Nov 18
Link to Amanda’s Spiritual Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zft94jAxV6kHaTG74U24H?si=o54W1e9ES6eMUMXddyffJQ

In this therapeutic episode of SATC, Amanda & Mel discuss the healing modality of DNRS for the mind. Mel takes us through her experience with DNRS, how and why it works to retrain the brain. This technique has helped many, including Mel, break through plateaus in their healing journey and the dynamic duo are excited to introduce it to you! The episode starts off with spanking new Hot Goss in medicine and music and ends with brand new shows, movies and more. Buckle up and join us for one special ride that is episode 23!
Intro:
Mel’s New Gig – 4:25
Amanda’s new medicine – 7:30
Topic: DNRS (Dynamic Neural Retraining System)
What it is and Mel’s Story – 14:00
How it works – 20:00
The DNRS Program – 24:00
Additional Modalities – 39:00
How to find DNRS 45:00
Hot Goss:
Fate: The Winx Saga – 48:00
New Movies (Bros, After Ever Happy, Rosaline) - 53:50
LINKS:
DNRS (Dynamic Neural Retraining System)

In the most perfect October episode, Amanda & Mel interview holistic health coach and astrologer, Kat MacIver. After studying astrology for over 10 years, and seeing first-hand how working with our unique astrological blueprint can literally change our lives and relationships, Kat is dedicated to sharing this powerful modality with the world in a grounded, tangible way. The three discuss differences between sun, moon and rising signs, as well as how we can apply learning our birth chart  to our everyday lives and health. Get ready to dive into the world of planets and stars with Amanda & Mel! 
 
Intro:
Hurricane Ian
Hocus Pocus 2
Topic: Interview with Astrologer Kat McIver (11:15)
Kat’s background in Astrology (13:00)
Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs (15:30)
Individual Picture Working with Astrologer (24:50)
Astrological Relationship Compatibility (31:00)
House Placement (34:35)
This week’s moon cycle (40:20)
How to harness the full moon energy (41:35)
 
LINKS
Donate to Hurricane Ian Survivors
10% off 1:1 Reading with Kat for SATC Listeners
Kat’s Website
Astrology/Birth Chart Resources:
https://astro-charts.com/tools/new/birth-chart/
https://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi

Buckle up and take a trip with Amanda & Mel in this week’s episode of Sick & The City, where the two discuss all the ups and downs of traveling with chronic illness. Expect to hear what could go wrong when traveling and what to bring with you to avoid disaster! Amanda & Mel give their favorite travel advice and include their favorite places to go for those dealing with chronic illness! As always, the episode closes out with steaming Hot Goss. Make sure to tune into this wild ride of an episode!
 
Intro & Catch Up (0:00-14:00)
Topic: Traveling with Chronic Illness-  (14:50)
Our Experience – What could go wrong? - (15:00)
Circadian Rhythm & Body Clock - (19:00)
What to Bring with you & How to make travel easier – (21:21)
Favorite places to travel (39:00)
Hot Goss:
Bachelor Nation (47:00)
Do Revenge (48:00)
Zac Efron’s Rumors (53:00)
Cobra Kai New Season (56:00)

In this week’s episode of Sick & The City, Amanda and Mel cover the topic of Adrenal Fatigue. The two discuss the impact of chronic stress from physical, mental, and environmental sources on the body, plus how to deal when that stress takes its toll. The episode closes out with scorching Hot Goss on new shows, movies, and album drops on the horizon!
 
Topic: Adrenal Fatigue
What is Adrenal Fatigue (11:00)
Signs & Symptoms (16:00)
Testing & How to Support (25:00)
Moving forward (31:00)
Hot Goss:
Tell Me Lies (38:00)
Beautiful Disaster (44:30)
Taylor Swift Midnights (50:00)
The Resort (52:35)
Cobra Kai is BACK (53:53)
And don't forget to check out Olive + Grace for Amanda's homemade tinctures and products that support the adrenal glands!

In this reunion episode, Amanda and Mel return after three months away to talk life after corporate jobs, gratitude, graduation and going viral on social media! Expect life updates, deep thoughts and lots of laughs. The episode closes out with steaming Hot Goss covering the new season of Never Have I Ever, Riverdale and more!
Mel’s move back to Texas (1:53)
Amanda’s graduation & life update (14:40)
Life beyond corporate jobs (23:48)
Manifesting & gratitude (30:00)
Mel goes viral on Tiktok (38:00)
Building your toolbox (52:00)
HOT GOSS
Never Have I Ever (58:00)
Riverdale Season 6 (1:07:08)
Look Both Ways (1:10:52)
House of the Dragon (1:13:55)
After Ever Happy (1:18:30)