Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington

What if you're not burned out? What if you're heartbroken?In this deeply personal solo episode, I share the story of climbing onto a mechanical bull at 50 years old (against all better judgment), and the unexpected lesson it taught me about grief, joy, aging, and what it means to be truly bone-tired.As I work on my upcoming book, The Best in Us, I explore a powerful question: Are we really burned out—or are we carrying heartbreak that we've never made space to acknowledge?From losing my dad, navigating menopause, and feeling disconnected from joy, to recognizing how grief shows up as exhaustion, cynicism, numbness, and disconnection, this little monologue is a reminder that maybe there's nothing wrong with us.Maybe we're just carrying too much. Maybe what we need isn't another productivity hack, morning routine, or life optimization strategy. Maybe what we need is connection. A little more grace. A little more time to feel. And a little more permission to be human.If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you're just trying to keep your head above water, this episode is for you. Take a breath. Give yourself some space. And remember: you don't have to earn rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your legacy isn’t something you leave behind…but something you practice every single day?This conversation with the incomprable Arndrea Waters King stopped me in my tracks.Because in a world that feels divided, heavy, and overwhelming…the answer isn’t bigger platforms or louder voices. It’s this: Leave things just a little better than you found themChoose connection over divisionAnd remember… you matter more than you think you doWe talked about legacy, loneliness, allyship, and what it really means to lead with love—not the soft kind…the powerful kind. The kind that says: “I may not fully understand your path, but I see you. And I’m walking with you.”Because this isn’t about perfection. It’s not about getting it right every time. It’s about showing up. Being curious. And taking responsibility for the kind of world we’re creating together.And maybe the most important reminder of all: Service isn’t just what we do… it’s who we become.If the world feels heavy right now, this one’s for you.Go listen. Sit with it. And then ask yourself: What’s one small way I can make things better today?Follow Arndrea Here:https://x.com/ArndreaKinghttps://www.instagram.com/arndreaking_official/https://www.facebook.com/arndreawatersking/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the people who hurt us are also the people who heal us?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jody sits down with actor, speaker, community leader, and all-around remarkable human Jesse Lipscombe to talk about empathy, resilience, hope, and what it means to truly see another person.From growing up in a mixed-faith household to navigating racism, parenting, acting, and life in a rapidly changing world, Jesse shares the lessons that have shaped the way he understands humanity and why he refuses to give up on people.Together, Jody and Jesse explore:Why empathy is one of the bravest things we can practiceWhat acting teaches us about human connectionHow relationships can both wound us and heal usWhy play is essential at every ageThe difference between toxic positivity and genuine hopeWhat it means to stay soft in a world that often asks us to hardenThis episode is a reminder that people are hard to hate up close. That every person is carrying a story we can't see. And that hope isn't something we find, it's something we choose.If you've been feeling discouraged by the state of the world lately, this conversation might be exactly what your heart needs.Follow Jesse Here:https://www.instagram.com/thelipscombe/https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lipscombe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when you feel unheard…misunderstood…or completely shut down in a conversation that matters?This episode with Rebecca Zung is a game-changer.Because the truth is, most of us were never taught how to navigate high-conflict situations. We either shut down… or we explode. And neither works.In this conversation, we dive into what it actually takes to:Stay regulated when everything feels intenseBe heard in conversations where you’ve felt invisibleAnd negotiate from a place of power—not panicBecause here’s the shift:It’s not about controlling the other person…It’s about learning how to lead yourself first.And when you do that? Everything changes.This one is for:– The people navigating hard relationships– The ones stuck in conflict at work or at home– And anyone who’s ever thought, “Why can’t I just say what I mean and be understood?”You can. You just need a roadmap.Go listen and take your power back.Follow Rebecca Here:https://www.facebook.com/rebeccazung/https://x.com/rebeccazunghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhT4fBE1OWOn7c0Quxdf4whttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccazung/https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSeqgmeWa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if leadership isn’t about having the answers…but about understanding what’s happening underneath the behavior?In this conversation with the amazing DeDe Halfhill, we go deep into what most leaders miss:You can’t fix what you can’t seeAnd what you can’t see is often emotionFear. Uncertainty. The question every human is quietly asking: “Do I still matter?”This episode challenged me in the best way because it’s not about being “soft”…It’s about being effective.Because when leaders ignore emotion, everything gets harder. But when they learn to name it, hold it, and lead through it…everything changes.This is the kind of conversation that stays with you.Listen in if you care about:– Real leadership (not performative leadership)– Emotional intelligence that actually drives results– Leading humans… not just managing outcomesAnd maybe the most important reminder of all: We don’t lose our ability to be great, we lose access to it.Follow DeDe Here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedehalfhill/https://www.instagram.com/dedehalfhill/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.