HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo

January has earned a difficult nickname in legal and mental health circles: Divorce Month. But what's really happening when the holidays end, and so many women begin questioning their marriages? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo is joined by Oona Metz, therapist of 30 years and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women. Together, they unpack why couples often hold on through the holidays, how chronic stress shows up in the body, and why divorce is not a failure, but a loss that deserves care, grief, and support. Oona shares her own divorce journey, her groundbreaking model of divorce grief, and why community, humor, and agency are essential for healing. This conversation is for women on the edge of a decision, in the middle of separation, or supporting someone through it, and for anyone ready to release shame and redefine what it means to choose themselves. ORDER OONA'S BOOK: Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Womenhttps://amzn.to/49j9lwO (Amazon)⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH OONA https://www.oonametz.com https://www.instagram.com/oonametz https://www.linkedin.com/in/oona-metz-licsw-cgp-6a14a41b/ https://www.facebook.com/womennavigatingdivorce/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND SENT TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What if simply *looking* at art could help regulate your nervous system, calm your mind, and restore emotional balance? In this deeply moving episode of HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo sits down with LeeAnn Heltzel, multidimensional artist, conscious explorer, and creator of MetaArt; frequency-infused abstract artwork designed as portals for ocular (eyes-open) meditation. They discuss the art form, the benefits, and the connection to Millions Meditating Alliance, the UN's World Meditation Day, and how you can join them for the healing.   MEDITATE WITH THE MILLIONS MEDITATING ALLIANCE (World Meditating Day - Dec 21) https://millionsmeditatingnow.com/   REGISTER & JOIN HILARY FOR THE UN WORLD MEDITATION DAY HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TH-dsgnrThKwm-kol4CjHQ   CONNECT WITH LEEANN https://www.leeannheltzel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Leeannheltzel https://www.tiktok.com/@meta.artist   Use the code HUGITOUT20 for 20% off any MetaArt reproduction or commission. https://www.leeannheltzel.com/store   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Meditation is more than just sitting in silence. It offers a powerful means to cultivate peace, unity, and compassion. The world is at a tipping point. So imagine what would happen if we came together on one day for a global pause for peace, presence, and possibility. On this special episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, Hilary welcomes  Millions Meditating Alliance co-founder Lauren L'Amour to share more about the United Nations World Meditating Day on December 21. Hilary will be emceeing the Millions Meditating Alliance portion of the global event with a special Havening Happy Hour to end the live-stream.  During this conversation, Lauren talks about the power of meditating and even invites you to take part in a short positive intelligence  (PQ) experience that will leave you more connected, calm and regulated.  This episode will raise your vibration and prepare you for the global event that reminds us we are stronger in stillness…together.   MEDITATE WITH THE MILLIONS MEDITATING ALLIANCE (World Meditating Day - Dec 21) https://millionsmeditatingnow.com/   REGISTER & JOIN HILARY FOR THE UN WORLD MEDITATION DAY HAVENING HAPPY HOUR https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TH-dsgnrThKwm-kol4CjHQ   CONNECT WITH LAUREN https://www.LifeVisionary.com https://www.instagram.com/coachlaurenlamour/ https://www.facebook.com/LifeVisionaryLIfeCoaching/   RAISE YOUR VOICE & SHARE A MESSAGE WITH HILARY https://www.speakpipe.com/hilisticallyspeaking   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Ever wonder why you keep attracting the same kind of relationships that leave you feeling unseen or unsafe? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author Jessica Baum reveals how understanding your attachment style is the key to breaking those old patterns. We talk about her new book SAFE and how to build more secure relationships—starting with yourself. Tune in and learn how one healthy connection can change your nervous system and your life.   ORDER HER NEW BOOK: Safe: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building More Secure Relationships https://www.amazon.com/shop/hilaryrusso/list/2R3QUPLV8QVLV?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_JJ3JZ74725MM85AZD86B (Amazon) ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH JESSICA https://www.beselffull.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jessicabaumlmhc/ https://www.facebook.com/@beselffull https://www.youtube.com/@jessicabaumlmhc   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Ever felt like life's unexpected turns were trying to tell you something? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, filmmaker-turned-author Kimberly Warner returns to share her deeply personal journey behind her acclaimed memoir, Unfixed that's touching hearts around the world.  After being diagnosed with a vestibular disorder (non-motion triggered oscillatory vertigo), Kimberly's life literally began to spin. But through stillness, storytelling, and self-compassion, she discovered an entirely new way of seeing the world, one rooted in healing, surrender, and self-awareness. Together, we explore: The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and chronic illness How early exposure to self-help and meditation shaped Kimberly's healing path What happens when a DNA test rewrites your family story The transformative power of community through Substack And how "being unfixed" can become your greatest freedom PREORDER HER BOOK BOOK Unfixed: A Memoir of Family, Mystery, and the Currents That Carry You Home https://amzn.to/4n1R2Qb  (Amazon) ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY https://www.unfixedmedia.com https://unfixed.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/unfixed_media https://www.instagram.com/kimberly__warner https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-warner-66589019a/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What happens when your safe place becomes a battlefield for your beliefs, your body and your cultural identity?  In this truth-telling episode, author and Stamford University interpersonal dynamics educator Chanchal Gang shares her escape from spiritual and sexual abuse and what she did to reclaim her voice and set boundaries. Chanchal shares how she broke free from cultural and familial expectations and shifted to a life of healing with tools of transformation that include yoga, ancestral healing, and radical empathy. With raw honesty and fierce compassion, we explore the challenges women, especially women of color, face everyday. This powerful conversation is a survival guide for trauma recovery, boundary setting, cultural identity, and reclaiming your story.   GRAB CHANCHAL'S BOOK Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury https://amzn.to/47fDpZ6  (Amazon) REDEFINE LEADERSHIP QUIZ https://chanchalgarg.com/quiz/   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣   ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH CHANCHAL https://chanchalgarg.com/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

It's OK to start over. In fact, it's encouraged. In this empowering episode, Cameo Elyse Braun, entrepreneur, musician, former professional bodybuilder, and author of The Reset Button, shares her remarkable journey of hitting reset on her life. From embracing sobriety to navigating motherhood, therapy, and major life transitions, Cameo reveals how she found balance, authenticity, and the courage to prioritize what truly matters. Her story offers raw insight into self-worth, intentional living, and holistic healing, with practical tools to inspire your own transformation.   GRAB CAMEO'S BOOK The Reset Button: Reflect, Reset, and Reinvent Your Life https://amzn.to/3IyHsGx  (Amazon) ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH CAMEO https://www.cameoelysebraun.com https://www.facebook.com/cameoelysebraun1 https://www.instagram.com/cameoelysebraun https://www.youtube.com/@cameoelysebraun     JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ BECOME CERTIFIED IN HAVENING TECHNIQUES (TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣) https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What happens when a life rooted in faith and tradition collides with family scandal? In this powerful episode, renowned author and therapist Rachel Krentzman opens up about her father's arrest, an Orthodox rabbi once respected in the community, and the emotional turmoil that followed. Through her new memoir, As Is, Rachel shares her journey of healing generational trauma with the help of yoga, somatic therapy, and writing. We explore the courage it takes to tell the truth, the weight of vulnerability, and the profound growth that comes from embracing life's imperfections. This conversation is for anyone seeking resilience, authenticity, and hope in the face of life's deepest challenges.   GRAB RACHEL'S BOOK As Is: A Memoir on Healing The Past Through Yoga https://amzn.to/4gDZx2x  (Amazon) CONNECT WITH RACHEL https://www.rachelkrentzman.com https://www.facebook.com/rachel.krentzman https://www.instagram.com/rachelkrentzman/  https://www.youtube.com/@happybackyoga https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-krentzman/      JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

What happens when the dream of motherhood doesn't come true? After seven years of fertility treatments that ended without a child, Lana Manikowski found herself facing grief, isolation, and the painful question: So now what?  Instead of following a path that didn't feel right, like donor eggs or adoption, Lana built the support system she longed for but couldn't find at her clinic. Today, she's an infertility advocate and the author of So Now What?, a powerful roadmap for women navigating life without the children they dreamed of. In this conversation with Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking, Lana opens up about: The hidden grief and self-judgment that often follow infertility. Why "childless not by choice" doesn't mean hopeless. Practical ways to reclaim your identity and build a fulfilling future. How to shift from isolation to empowerment with community and coaching. Whether you're navigating infertility yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers compassion, tools, and hope for thriving beyond motherhood. Ep 121: Childless by Choice https://pod.link/hilisticallyspeaking/episode/YTU2NDliYzQtNThhMS00MmU2LTg5YzUtZjA0NDJjOTBjYTc3 Episode 124: Voices of the Childless and Childfree https://pod.link/hilisticallyspeaking/episode/NmYyMGExODQtMDEyZC00YzkxLTliOWQtOTdjZTBmZTQ5YTNj   GET LANA'S BOOK So Now What? Create a Life You Love Without the Children You Always Dreamed Ofhttps://amzn.to/4n9dvvL (Amazon) RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH LANA MANIKOWSKI   The Top 27 Things People Say When You Are Childless (...and How to Respond) https://lana-manikowski.myflodesk.com/thingspeoplesay (Free Resource Guide) https://lanamanikowski.com https://www.instagram.com/lana.manikowski/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-manikowski-7982a8/ https://www.youtube.com/@lana.manikowski  DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

As we launch Season Six of HIListically Speaking, Host Hilary Russo shares how intentional reflection and quiet moments can unlock creativity, clarity, and personal growth. Alongside fresh insights, the new "Where Are They Now?" series revisits past guests, from bestselling authors to everyday changemakers, while diving deeper into the HUG It Out Method®, the expanding Book Nook, and stories rooted in neuroscience, storytelling, and holistic wellness. Tune in to fuel your best work through mindfulness, resilience, and the power of pause.⁣ ⁣ CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOK NOOK LIBRARY! ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/booknook⁣ ⁣ SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: The Brain Candy Blueprint.⁣ https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ ⁣ EXPLORE A HAVENING HAPPY HOUR!⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Celebrate 5 years of HIListically Speaking® with host Hilary Russo as she reflects on the transformative journey of nearly 200 episodes, each one a master class in healing, personal growth, and mental wellness. In this milestone episode, Hilary unveils The HIListically Speaking® Book Nook, a curated collection of books by the inspiring and bestselling authors who have graced the show. Every title is paired with a corresponding episode, giving listeners a deeper way to engage with the stories that move them. Whether you're looking to grow, heal, or simply be inspired, this episode invites you to explore the power of storytelling and the wisdom shared over five unforgettable years. CHECK OUT THE NEW BOOK NOOK LIBRARY! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/booknook   SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ EXPLORE A HAVENING HAPPY HOUR!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣   ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

How addicted are you to your devices and is your brain paying the price? Cognitive neuroscientist and brain performance coach Dr. Trish Leigh joins Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking to explore how online habits especially pornography and constant screen time rewire the brain.  Based on her book Mind Over Explicit Matter, Dr. Leigh unpacks dopamine dependency, supernormal stimuli, and the link between digital overstimulation and emotional disconnection. From brain mapping and neuroplasticity to practical tools for reducing screen addiction, this episode offers actionable steps to reclaim focus, boost mental health, and build real connection. Whether you're a parent, professional, or just overwhelmed by tech, you'll learn how to befriend your brain in a screen-saturated world. GET DR. LEIGH'S BOOK Mind Over Explicit Matter: Quit Porn and Improve Intimacy through Neurosciencehttps://amzn.to/4lbTK5h (Amazon) RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases CONNECT WITH DR. TRISH LEIGH https://www.drtrishleigh.com https://www.facebook.com/drtrishleigh/ https://twitter.com/DrTrishLeigh https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-trish-leigh-2742129a/ https://www.instagram.com/drtrishleigh/   JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Are we finally ready to talk about mental health and menopause in the same sentence?  Dr. Juliana Hauser joins us for a bold, unfiltered conversation that challenges the stigma surrounding women's mental health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. This episode explores why it's time to move beyond silence and make mental well-being a headline issue. From the intersection of hormones, identity, and emotional health to the mind-body connection and the sexual confidence of living authentically, sensually, and sexually...we're turning a topic often seen as taboo into an open conversation that goes far beyond the bedroom.  Whether you're navigating menopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about reclaiming your sensuality and voice, this episode is a permission slip to embrace your truth, without shame. CONNECT WITH DR. JULIANA https://www.dr-juliana.com https://instagram.com/drjulianahauser   INTIMACY & SEXUAL WELLNESS MATTERS. That's why we trust Foria. Use code and explore! https://imp.i168918.net/55LYdn   GRAB THE HAVENING FOR HORMONES AND HOT FLASHES GUIDED VIDEO https://www.hilaryrusso.com/hormones JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

Diet failed again? Don't beat yourself up!  We've all been there. Even author and health coach Connie Bennett has slipped up a few times. During this inspiring, entertaining, and humorous conversation with Hilary, Connie shares her own story of overcoming sugar addiction, what led her down the "carbage" food path, and the techniques she used to pick herself up and heal on a road to healthy habits and clean eating. Discover how to turn those sugary setbacks into rocket fuel for a healthier and more compassionate way of being.   GRAB CONNIE'S NEW BOOK! I Blew My Diet! Now What? https://amzn.to/4dqbxDi CONNECT WITH CONNIE BENNETT https://www.connieb.com instagram.com/conniebennettauthor Facebook.com/conniebennett linkedin.com/in/conniebennett   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What happens when awareness isn't enough to save lives? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with Adam Bird. Adam is not only military veteran, he's an entrepreneur, CEO of Heroes Media Group and has a passion for amplifying the voices of Veterans, First Responders, and Community Heroes. We dig into the silent struggles facing our military veterans, from PTSD and suicide to the battle for purpose after service. Together, we expose what's not working and why and call for real, actionable change that goes beyond hashtags and headlines. If you care about veteran mental health, meaningful support, and using your platform for good, this is the conversation that needs to be heard. CONNECT WITH ADAM BIRD https://www.heroesmediagroup.com   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣ https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

What if seven simple words could change the way we connect with others on the path to peace? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo sits down with James Twyman, a New York Times Best-Selling Author (The Moses Code), spiritual teacher, and the "Peace Troubadour" to explore how one profound phrase.  "I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You." Now the title of his latest book, this open-hearted reply sparked a movement towards healing our global village and even the most divided, intimate relationships. From confronting polarization in today's world to embracing curiosity over certainty, James, who is also an Episcopal Priest and founder of the Namaste Village spiritual community in Mexico, shares personal stories, spiritual insights, and his mission to De-Polarize a culture stuck in conflict. Together, we discuss the importance of compassion, the courage to engage with opposing perspectives, and the magic that happens when we prioritize love over being right. Tune in and discover how peace begins with one brave, honest conversation at a time. CONNECT WITH JAMES TWYMAN https://www.de-polarize.com www.instagram.com/jimmyjamestwyman/ www.facebook.com/JamesTwymanAuthor/ GRAB THE LATEST BOOK!⁣I Don't Know Maybe, I Love Youhttps://amzn.to/3RQax16 (Amazon)⁣ ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY The Moses Code (James' #1 NYT Best Seller) https://amzn.to/3Ssl1E0 (Amazon)⁣   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

What if healing your body image started with connection—not correction? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo and therapist Deb Schachter, co-author of Body Image Inside Out, explore how our early relationships, emotional patterns, and self-talk shape the way we see ourselves. From personal stories to powerful metaphors like the rotary, they unpack how emotions live in the body and how curiosity, compassion, and mindfulness can transform our inner dialogue.⁣ Perfect for anyone navigating body image, trauma-informed healing, or looking to build a healthier relationship with themselves—from the inside out.⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH DEB SCHACHTER⁣ http://bodyimageinsideout.com/⁣ https://www.instagram.com/bodyimageinsideouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-schachter-363b206/⁣ ⁣ GRAB THE BOOK!⁣ https://amzn.to/3Emh9Bo⁣⁣ RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

It's not often you meet a 96-year-old who is still working hard to make the world a better place. But for Ben Lesser, a Holocaust survivor who lived through the atrocities of the Krakow ghettos and concentration camps, silence is not an option. As Ben puts it, he has a responsibility to share his story "to keep this world from acquiring amnesia."⁣ In this episode, his daughter Gail joins him, because this conversation is not just about the past—it's about the future. This episode doesn't sugarcoat. You'll hear about Ben's experience during the Holocaust and the moment that made him open up and begin sharing his story for the betterment of humanity. How mindset and miracles kept him alive. What sparked him to write a book, start the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, and encourage the next generation to shout out and choose love—so we never forget.⁣ ⁣ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains extremely sensitive material⁣ ⁣ Connect with Ben, Gail or the Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation⁣ https://www.ZachorFoundation.org⁣ https://www.facebook.com/ZachorFoundationBenLesser⁣ https://www.instagram.com/zachor18⁣ ⁣⁣ Living a Life that Matters: From Nazi Nightmare to American Dream by Ben Lesser⁣ https://amzn.to/3RJgc94⁣ ⁣ As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commissions⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com

What if I took better care of my pet? Would they have lived longer, healthier, or happier?  If you've ever asked yourself that question as one of more than 500 million pet parents around the world, you're not alone. April 1st marks one year since my spicy, 19-year-old cat, Miss Eliza Doolittle crossed the Rainbow Bridge. To honor her, I decided to share what helped her live a long life but also, we explore what I could have done differently. That's where Holistic Veterinarian Dr Marlene Siegel comes in.  A leader in holistic pet care, Dr. Siegel not only shares hardcore facts about what's keeping our pets chronically sick but also provides tips on small changes you can make right now to help them live optimally beyond 20!  Plus, a message from across the Rainbow Bridge that left me speechless. It will make you a believer that our fur babies never leave our side. ⁣ CONNECT WITH DR. MARLENE SIEGEL⁣ https://drmarlenesiegel.com/⁣ ⁣FREE EBOOK⁣6 keys to health and healing pets holistically⁣https://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/free-ebook-1143⁣ ⁣ WOLFIE'S WISH PET BEREAVEMENT GIFTS Use Code ElizaDolittle at checkout for 10% Off https://wolfieswish.com UPGRADE YOUR PODCAST MIC!  ⁣ I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣  https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK! ⁣ https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣

Julie Barth turned personal loss and adversity into a mission of hope. After losing her first husband to cancer and surviving an abusive second marriage, she founded Colin James Barth Outreach to support women-led households in crisis. In collaboration with Podcasthon, a global charity podcast event, we spotlight how CJB Outreach provides legal aid, financial support, and resources for women navigating divorce, custody battles, and financial abuse. Julie shares her story of resilience, the struggles of single motherhood, and how women can reclaim their power with the right support. You are not alone—help is here. ⁣ ⁣ To support CJB Outreach or if you need help⁣ https://www.cjboutreach.org ⁣ Connect with Julie⁣ https://www.juliebarthauthor.net ⁣ Grab her book Notes from a Blackberry⁣ https://amzn.to/4isb4Se (Amazon)⁣ ⁣ As an Amazon Affiliate, I may earn commissions⁣ ⁣ https://www.facebook.com/julie.e.barth https://www.instagram.com/julie_barth_author https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebarthauthor ⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ ⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK https://hilaryrusso.substack.com ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com/