Sunk Costs, Dead-End Roles & Knowing When It's time to Walk Away
We don’t just fear losing money or time—we fear losing identity, status, relationships, and the story we’ve built about who we are. That fear quietly keeps us in jobs, relationships, and habits we’ve already outgrown.
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In this episode, I break down the hidden decision-making biases that keep you stuck (think: sunk costs, fear of regret, and clinging to the familiar) and teach you how to set clear “kill criteria” so you know exactly when to walk away. You’ll walk away seeing where these patterns have been running your life—and how to start leading instead of reacting. 🔊
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Looking for support applying this in real life? Check out The Challenger’s Circle.
Understanding Yourself To Lead Others: Emotional Intelligence For Real-Life Challenges
Ever feel misunderstood—not by others, but by yourself? This episode dives into the subtle ways we mislabel our emotions, misread our motives, and then make big life decisions on top of a shaky story.
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I share real client and personal examples, including how I used metacognition (thinking about your thinking) to navigate a tough call: canceling sessions while feeling unwell without spiraling into guilt or people-pleasing. You’ll learn how to more accurately name what you feel, spot when you’re no longer on the same page with someone, and use tools like active listening and permission-based communication to turn conflict into collaboration instead of a power struggle.
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If you’re heading into a busy season feeling emotionally stretched, this episode will help you lead yourself with more clarity, self-respect, and choice—and if you want support practicing this in real time, check out The Challenger’s Circle. 🔊
What if “family” isn’t just the one you were born into, but the one you choose, and the one you’re still figuring out how to build?
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In this Therapy is Dope episode, Alicia and I dive into redefining family, grieving losses that aren’t just about death (identity shifts, changing roles, relationships that no longer fit), and learning how real connection helps regulate your nervous system. We unpack authenticity vs. performance, and how to trade harsh self-judgment for curiosity, compassion, and understanding.
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If you’ve ever felt disconnected, misunderstood, or like you’re “too much” or “not enough” in your own family story, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale—and a gentle nudge toward healing.
Well-Being Is Central To Longterm Success With Garrett Wood
What if your nervous system—not your to-do list—is the real key to high performance?
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In this Therapy Is Dope episode, Alicia and I sit down with Clinical Hypnotherapist and Executive Functioning Specialist Garrett Wood to talk about ambitious humans who are burnt out, wired, and running on fumes. We unpack how a nervous-system-first approach can transform leadership, focus, and emotional regulation—and why traditional productivity tactics quietly drive chronic stress.
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If you’ve ever felt like your drive is draining you, this conversation will help you redefine success through nervous system safety, self-awareness, and grounded confidence.
Living Forward: Turn Pivotal Moments Into A Future You're Proud Of
What if your past wasn’t a prophecy—but just a draft?
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This episode is all about rewriting your story in real time, instead of letting old patterns quietly script your future. We dig into why your brain defaults to using history as a prediction tool, how that keeps you looping the same chapters, and simple narrative shifts you can use to make identity-aligned decisions today.
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If you’re ready to stop reliving old versions of yourself and start leading your life like the author, not the echo, this one’s for you.
What if the fastest way to shift your mood, your choices, and your life was as simple as your next breath?
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In this episode, I sit down with Anthony; a breathwork teacher with roots in England, Italy, and beyond—to explore how conscious breathing can become a powerful daily practice. We unpack how breathwork sharpens clarity, de-escalates conflict, resets your energy, and helps you show up with more compassion in your relationships, at home and at work.
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If you’re craving a practical, science-backed way to feel calmer and more in control (without overhauling your entire life), this conversation is a powerful place to start.
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Want support integrating tools like this into your everyday life? Check out The Challengers Circle.
What does it mean to be human when the world feels like a lot?
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In this episode, we start in full chaotic energy (because…same) and use it as an entry point to talk honestly about stress, overwhelm, and how our nervous system is really doing. From a therapist and coach lens—and as two very real humans—we unpack emotional regulation, mindfulness, and practical coping skills that actually help, weaving in humor, compassion, and a little bit of mess.
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If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overloaded, or just “off,” this conversation will help you feel less alone and more equipped to handle the chaos.
Psychedelics With Neil Markey
What does real healing actually look like—not just in theory, but in a lived, messy, human life?
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In this Therapy Is Dope episode, I sit down with Neil Markey, CEO of Beckley Retreats, to explore how trauma, mindfulness, psychedelics, and nature can work together to support deep transformation. Neil shares his journey from military trauma to meditation, and what he’s learned about discipline, purpose, and reconnecting with yourself along the way.
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If you’re curious about how psychedelics and contemplative practices can open the door to lasting change (without bypassing the hard work), this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.
Stop Resisting, Start Integrating: Emotional Mastery & The Paradox Of Control With Coach Jess
What if the fastest way to change isn’t more control, but deeper acceptance?
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In this episode, I sit down with coach Jess Gruss to unpack how “being fine” can secretly stall your growth, why emotions like anger and sadness are actually intelligent signals, not flaws, and how being witnessed in community dissolves the lie that you’re the only one struggling. We talk about feeling instead of fixing, the paradox of control, and how to turn your so-called “bad traits” into protective wisdom.
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If you’ve ever tried to out-think your feelings, this conversation will help you let emotions move through, hear what they’re asking for, and integrate them into who you’re becoming.
Why does it feel like every time you try to be vulnerable, it somehow backfires?
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In this episode, we unpack masking—the subtle way we hide real vulnerability behind confidence, control, or even aggression, and accidentally push people away when we’re actually craving support. You’ll learn how to recognize your own go-to mask, understand what others truly hear beneath your words, and share your truth with more discernment, wisdom, and emotional safety.
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If you’re tired of feeling misunderstood and ready to build real connection instead of self-protection, this conversation is your roadmap.
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