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Kimi and Christy talk about Yusuf Dahl's radical transformation from prison inmate to Ivy League scholar. They discuss what attributed to Yususf's ability to adapt and ultimately thrive - a clear internal vision, a sense of purpose, patience and the knowledge that he was loved.As a public defender in juvenile dependency court, Christy shared an emotional story about representing a father who also underwent a radical life transformation. A dad who overcame decades of addiction to keep custody of the daughter he adored. Whether it's big or small, Yusuf's stories, and almost all of the stories on this podcast, are a testament to our innate ability to change our lives and shed the parts of ourselves that no longer serve us.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rebecca Berger survived a childhood of chaos and abuse before becoming pregnant at the age of 14. Many adults looked at her with pity and shame. Though the physical and emotional abuse from men continued in Rebecca’s life, she kept putting one foot in front of the other, chasing a childhood dream of becoming a doctor. She finished her education and as a mother of three, pursued a career in medicine. Rebecca, now a family medicine physician, shares her story of survival and why you should never let others define your potential.In this episode:Growing up with a mother with mental illness in a sexually abusive home.Navigating teen pregnancy.Leaving an abusive relationship.Rebuilding the confidence to follow her dreams and go to medical school.Defining your own potential.Links & Resources:Email: Dr.Rebecca.Berger@gmail.comCharity: Peace Over Violencewww.peaceoverviolence.orgGet episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE!Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hi Wise Ones, Do you ever feel like you're in a “podcast drought”? Every once in a while I find myself starring staring at my Podcast Library, wondering what to listen to next?It's a daunting question with over 3 million options.So I asked Lauren Passell, the queen of podcast publicity, and my friend and producer Erica Gerard to share their current favorites.Check out their new and binge-worthy picks below.Included Podcast links & clips:The Coldest Case In Laramie Finding Fred (“Beth”)Hotter Than EverBlind Pea (“Haunted Land”)The Mortified Podcast (“Jessica’s Diary”)Connect with Lauren PassellTwitter: @laurenpassellTink MediaPodcast The NewsletterConnect with Erica:Instagram: @ericalgerard Website: Podkit ProductionsEmail: erica@podkitproductions.comGet episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE!Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hi Wise Ones! This week, I’m excited to bring you an episode from a podcast I love from Lemonada Media called Last Day.Last Day is a show about the moments that change us, fundamentally and forever. Each week, host Stephanie Wittels Wachs sits down with a new guest to explore happy and sad stories of survival, resilience and transformation. Some “last days” are hopeful. Some are tragic. But at the heart of every “last day” is also a new beginning.In the episode you’re about to hear, Stephanie talks to Kate Greene, the sister of a funny brother and the daughter of two loving parents. She’s a lot like Stephanie, especially because she lost her brother Ryan to an overdose. Kate recounts the protective, fiercely loving relationship between them, the way her family orbited around Ryan’s chaos for years preceding his death, and the person she’s become in the years after. Turns out, that person loves running, but she sure does hate Christmas.It’s a meaningful conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it. X KimiTo check out more episodes of Last Day, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or click this link.Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE!Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Laura Erickson Scroth, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of The Jed Foundation, joins Kimi to discuss the mental health crisis facing America's teens and young adults.Increasing isolation, social media, climate change, social unrest, and an onslaught of online information flooding their brains are wreaking havoc on young adults. By listening, validating their experience, and speaking up when you see a young person showing signs of distress, adults can make a significant difference in the lives of teens.Dr. Laura also discusses last week's episode with Michele Gonzales-Reed, explaining how schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the population and is surrounded by misunderstandings and policies that prevent treatment.May is Mental Health Awareness. To learn more and play a part in protecting the emotional health of teens and young adults, click here to visit The Jed Foundation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dajon was a true mama’s boy. His mother Michelle, a devoted single mom, adored him. When Dajon was 15 he started showing signs of mental illness. By the age of 18, his personality was disintegrating. He started hearing voices and even tried to jump off of an 11th floor building. After an official diagnosis of schizophrenia, Michelle did everything she could to get Dajon the help he needed to live a stable life. What are the options for a family seeking help from the system? We explore the promises and pitfalls of caring for the mentally ill, and the toll it can take on those who love them.In this episode:Dajon’s entrance into the world.The initial indicators that Dajon was struggling with his mental health.Dajon is diagnosed with Schizophrenia.The trajectory of his mental health post diagnosis. Michelle receives devastating news.Dealing with the grief of losing her son and what brings her hope.Links & ResourcesLinkedIn: Michelle Gonzales-Reed  Personal Advocacy Website: My Beloved Dajon Website YouTube Channel: Let’s Talk with Dr. Michelle The Jed Foundation (JED) Resources: Challenging the System: One Woman’s Fight for Mental Health Reform, 5/16/22Let's Talk with Dr. Michelle Episode 1: Guests Mia St. John, and Katie CunninghamGet episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE!Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erica and Kimi are joined by Dan Shaw, a psychoanalyst who specializes in counseling former members of cultic groups and friends and family of members who are involved in cults.Cult leaders are characterized by charisma, narcissism, and gaping childhood wounds, according to Dan. He explains how they manipulate highly educated and well-intentioned people to join them. Erica shares her own experience of leaving a cultic group in her twenties and how she reclaimed her power.Dan, Kimi, and Erica end by discussing America's fascination with cults and the lessons we can learn from cult survivors.Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE!Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you think you could never be indoctrinated into a cult? Sarah Edmondson wants you to think again. Sarah spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult, where otherwise bright, well-meaning women were being coerced, abused and turned into sex slaves by the now convicted felon, Keith Raniere. In this episode, Sarah shares how her own intuition was slowly dismantled by the cult, and how you can spot the red flags of any type of abusive power before it’s too late. In this episode:Sarah's life before NXIVM.The core promises of the cult.Rules and rituals of the community.Making the decision to leave and meet with the DEA.The process of healing and deprogramming.Where Sarah’s life is today and her hope moving forward.Stay connected with Sarah:Website: www.sarahedmondson.comBook: Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped Nxivm, the Cult That Bound My LifeCharity Donation: www.igotout.orgPodcast: A Little Bit CultyInstagram: @sarahedmondson | @alittlebitcultyResources to help anyone:in a high-control group or a culttrying to figure out if you are in onetrying to help someone else get out of a oneGet episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE!Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are excited to share with you that ALL THE WISER Membership Community is officially here! This podcast is inspired by you, and this membership was created just for you. We've got Zooms with me and the team, exclusive content, live recordings, early ad-free episodes, producer credit, your name on the All The Wiser website and much more!We can’t wait to see you!Join us at: www.patreon.com/allthewiserpodcast/membershipSupport the show by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Survival looks different for everyone. For Michelle Hord, it was about finding ways to honor her daughter Gabrielle’s life, which was taken at only 7 years old by her then husband, in an unthinkable act of violence that no one could have imagined. But her lessons on grief are not just for those who have experienced tragedy. In this episode, Michelle shares how we can take back our narrative after loss of any kind, and decide what the next chapters will be. In this episode:The impact of divorce.Where to begin when processing trauma.The importance of a support system.Michelle’s commitment to honoring Gabrielle’s legacy.The journey to healing.Links and Resources:Website: www.michelledhord.comBook: The Other Side of YetCharity: Gabrielle's WingsFacebook: Gabrielle's WingsInstagram: @mdhord | @gabrielleswingsSubscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

All The Wiser is officially launching a membership community on Wednesday, April 12th! You, our beloved listeners, are the inspiration and driving force behind this membership. Membership options include everything from Zooms with Kimi and the Team, Early and Ad-Free Episodes, Dropping in Live on A Little Wiser recordings, your name on our website "graffiti wall," and more. We look forward to getting to know you and creating exclusive content as we grow WISER TOGETHER! ALL THE WISER MEMBERSHIP LAUNCHING Wednesday, April 12th ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever thought about the ways you numb out of your own life? Kimi and Erica discuss our previous episode about Ambien addiction with Laura Cathcart Robbins, share their own addictive behaviors, and consider the root causes of unhealthy coping mechanisms. They discuss the most important first step in changing these habits.Your challenge: Start to notice the ways that you numb out to your own life. Start asking why and become more aware.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laura Cathcart Robbins first started using Ambien to help her get some sleep. But as the pressures of her public life grew, so did her usage of the drug. She was swallowing lethal amounts of sleeping pills and washing them down with booze. At the heart of her addiction was a feeling that she wasn’t able to be honest about who she really was – beginning in childhood at the hands of an abusive step-father, through motherhood and a Hollywood marriage. In this episode, Laura shares how the choice to release her secrets allowed her to start living instead of just existing.In this episode:Laura’s departure from her authentic self.The first time taking using AmbienExperiencing life as a “double agent.”Laura files for divorce and decides to go to rehab.The impact of unconscious bias as a black woman.What it means to be fully seen.Stay connected to Laura:Book: StashWebsite: www.theonlyonepod.comInstagram: @lauracathcartrobbins | @theonlyoneintheroomCharity Donation: Friendly HouseSubscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kimi and Erica discuss last week's episode with death doula Diane Button, which they can't stop thinking about! Both confess to having an endless fascination (ok, borderline obsession) with the wisdom and knowledge that people share when they know the end is near.Diane's message is more about living well than dying well. Her dying clients are called "the wisdom keepers" and she shares their greatest joys and regrets. Simple moments bring joy – the quiet of the morning, conversations at the kitchen table, dog snuggles. The most precious moments in our lives will be found (and remembered) in the simplest of things.  Slow down or "pause" as she says to breathe in this one life you've got. What you do every day, how you behave, and how you interact with others will ultimately define how you are remembered. Treating everyone with kindness and respect is a sure path to being remembered and honored for all the good you created during your time on earth. Your challenge: Think about how you want to be remembered and take one small action aligned with that?Tell someone you care deeply about what they mean to you and how you will remember them.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Death Doula Diane Button has served as a companion to hundreds of clients and their families through the end of life process. She is a lead instructor at the University of Vermont's End of Life Doula Certificate program, a founding partner of the Bay Area End of Life Doula Alliance, and the author of the bestselling new book, Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death and Joy in an Ordinary Day. Today she shares the lessons she’s gathered from her clients through the years, whom she refers to as The Wisdom Keepers, so that the end of your life can be the best possible journey that it can be.In this episode:How she got into this line of work.Her advice on what to say and do when someone in your life is dealing with difficulty like illness or grief.The six questions she asks every client.What really brings people joy in the end.How to live well so that you can die well.Links & Resources:Facebook: Diane ButtonAuthor Page: www.dianebutton.comLead Instructor: University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine EOLD ProgramBooks:  Dear Death - Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death, and Joy in an Ordinary DayDear Death, A Workbook and Companion Guide - Dear Death Workbook and Companion GuideThe Letter Box: A Story of Enduring Love - The Letter BoxEnd-of-Life Doula Website: Bay Area End-of-Life Doula AllianceDream of a Better World 501(c)3: - Non-profit Blog PageSubscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are committed to learning more about the crisis of people living without homes in our country following Anthony Brown's episode last week.Sharon Browning, Kimi's friend, neighbor, and changemaker, speaks with us about the current state of affairs and possible solutions. Sharon co- founded a volunteer-run organization in Los Angeles that has placed 177 people in permanent housing.Her unique experience and wisdom are invaluable to anyone interested in creating positive change for people and communities experiencing homelessness. If you were moved by Anthony's story last week, or if homelessness has been on your mind and heart, this episode is for you.To learn more about Sharon and the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness: https://palisadeshomeless.org/leadership/Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anthony Brown spent 23 years living on the streets battling homelessness, addiction and incarceration. He describes his state of mind as one without hope, trying not to feel, trying not to care. Until one day a police officer asked if he wanted some help. Today Anthony is a registered nurse, an author, speaker and founder of Brown Manor, a safe place where those in need can restore their lives.In this episode:The impact of his childhood and early alcohol and drug abuse.Running away from home with a carnival at the age of 14.His experience living on the streets.The juxtaposition of prison being a reprieve. The two people that helped redirect his path to become the man he is today.The source of the solution for homelessness, according to Anthony.Stay connected with Anthony:Website: anthonyhowardbrown.comBook: From Park Bench to Park Avenue: One Man's Journey Out of HomelessnessFacebook: Brown ManorYou Tube: Anthony Howard Brown - YouTubeTwitter: @brown_manorInstagram: @brown.manorCharity: Jeanette Joan Saffold FoundationOther Resources:Brown Manor - Hope for the Homeless (gofundme.com)Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Originally aired on The One You Feed podcast...Eric and Kimi discuss her journey to healing and how the role of identity can be helpful (or not so helpful) when dealing with depression or mental illness."Kimi’s unique specialty is identifying and developing stories with soul. She has traveled the world interviewing hundreds of people and creating content that motivates people to live a happier, more fulfilling life."In this episode:How her internal narrative shifted when she started talking about her mental illnessThe power of knowing we’re not alone in our strugglesOwning the truth of who we are and also not letting it be your entire identityUnderstanding that we are many parts of the whole beingThe healing journey and how identity can take a more prominent role at the beginningThe nuances of identifying what is depressionHow labeling depression can be helpful, but over-identifying with that label can be harmfulThe importance of adult friendshipsComparative sufferingGratitude and how it is a powerful toolHer collaborative book, A Letter to My DogStay connected to Eric:Website: www.theoneyoufeed.netPodcast: The One You FeedInstagram: @one_you_feedTwitter: @oneyoufeedFacebook: The One You FeedSubscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk a lot about truth telling and talking about hard things in service of others on All The Wiser. Our goal is to illuminate, educate, and make people feel less alone. Normally, it would be our guests who take this leap, but this week it was the All The Wiser producers. As a result of last week's interview with Kate Ranta about domestic violence that nearly killed her, producer Erica Gerard and associate producer Tara Daigle shared their experiences of domestic violence for the first time.We hope that this mini-episode will teach you something new about this critical issue, and we ask that you forward it to anyone who needs to hear it. With Love, Kimi, Erica & TaraFollow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Tom asked Kate to move in with him after dating for three months, she was thrilled. He seemed really into her and wanted to make her life as a single mom easier. But once they were married and had a child together, things got dark. Her “too good to be true” husband became jealous, controlling, and ultimately, deadly. Kate Ranta shares the warning signs and red flags that just might save the life of somebody you know. In this episode:Recognizing red flags in a relationship.The incremental steps of an abuser.Intentional isolation and possessive behavior.The intoxicating effects of love bombing.A broken system.The role acceptance plays in the healing process.Stay connected with Kate:Websites: kateranta.com Book: Killing KateCharity Donation: www.lovelifenow.orgAdditional resources:https://ncadv.org/https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.bradyunited.org/https://www.gunsdownamerica.org/https://bocarecoverycenter.com/treatment/trauma-informed/https://bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/addiction-domestic-violence/Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy