Parenting Just Got Harder — Here's What to Do About It

Normal Labs, But You Still Feel Terrible

Your labs came back normal, but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and unlike yourself, and that gap is real. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Jessica Duncan, Chief Medical Officer of Ivim Health and a board-certified anesthesiologist turned hormone and metabolic medicine expert, on why "fine" is not the goal for women in midlife. You'll learn: 🩺 Why your labs look fine but aren't 🔥 How midlife hormones reshape your body 😴 The sleep, cortisol, and weight connection 💊 The truth about hormone supplements ❓ What to ask when told "fine" 💛 Why you deserve more than "fine" Walk away with the questions and the language to get care that treats the whole you. CONNECT WITH DR. JESSICA 🌐 Website: ivimhealth.com 📸 Instagram: @drjessica.md Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Survival Mode After Abuse: Rebuilding a Life You Love

You got out, so why does your body still brace for the next disaster? That's survival mode, and leaving doesn't switch it off.  Co-host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Candi Keffeler, domestic abuse and breast cancer survivor and author of Never Too Far Gone, for the conversation about what comes after surviving: actually rebuilding. You'll learn: 💛 Why leaving doesn't end survival mode 🔑 The lie that keeps you stuck 🌱 How forgiveness frees you, not them 🪞 How to break generational trauma cycles ✨ Why peace beats a chaotic life You are never too far gone to build the life you wanted. Ready to rebuild your life? Start here 👇 🌐 Website: http://candikeffeler.com/ [http://candikeffeler.com/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AwLntXhSi/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/1AwLntXhSi/?mibextid=wwXIfr] 🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authorcandikeffeler [http://www.tiktok.com/@authorcandikeffeler] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candi_thegrammahustler? [https://www.instagram.com/candi_thegrammahustler?igsh=MnI5ajNsZ3Bia3J4&utm_source=qr] igsh=MnI5ajNsZ3Bia3J4&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/candi_thegrammahustler?igsh=MnI5ajNsZ3Bia3J4&utm_source=qr] 📖 Read the memoir: Never Too Far Gone [https://amzn.to/3NkP3uo] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Chronic Illness: You're Not Broken, You're Becoming

Told to just manage your chronic illness? This conversation offers something different. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Albee Shanefelter, a two-time international bestselling author and creator of the 3B Framework: Be Strong, Be Well, Be Kind. After brain surgeries, stage 4 cancer, and years of chronic pain, he found a way to reclaim his life. You'll learn: 💛 What the medical system misses 🧠 Why strength means knowing when to stop ⚡ The power of tiny wins 🔁 Moving from "I can't" to "I can, differently." 🍎 Why food is medicine too 🌅 How to let someone hold your hope You are not broken. You are becoming. CONNECT WITH ALBEE SHANEFELTER! 🌐 Website: 3bz.org (coming soon) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albeeda3rd/ [%20https://www.instagram.com/albeeda3rd/] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albees/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/albees/] 📚 Book: Be Strong, Be Well, Be Kind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD8TVFZ7 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD8TVFZ7] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Dads Struggle to Connect With Their Kids

You love your kids — so why does connecting feel so hard?  This episode names the real reason and what to do about it. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr. Josh Davis, psychologist, author, and emotional intelligence expert, and Perry Solomon, mentor and author of Grandpa Day, on how fathers and grandfathers raise resilient kids.  You'll learn: 🧠 Why connection feels harder than ever 💛 How to get inside your child's mind 👴 What grandfathers uniquely give kids 🎯 Boundaries without losing your cool ✨ Why presence beats perfection 🌱 The mealtime ritual that builds confidence  Connect with Josh Davis, PhD! 🌐 Website: https://www.joshdavisphd.com [https://www.joshdavisphd.com] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdavisphd [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdavisphd] 🐦 X : https://x.com/joshdavisphd [https://x.com/joshdavisphd] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshDavisPhD [https://www.facebook.com/JoshDavisPhD] 📚 Books:  The Difference That Makes the Difference [https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-difference-that-makes-the-difference-9781250349088/] and Two Awesome Hours [https://read.macmillan.com/lp/the-difference-that-makes-the-difference-9781250349088/] Check out Perry Solomon's book, Grandpa Day [amazon.com/Grandpa-Day-Nurturing-Smarts-Generation-ebook/dp/B0GDP1VNRS] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

You're Not Broken — Why Treatment Failed

If you've tried everything for your mental health and still don't feel okay, this episode is for you. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Sam Mandel, co-founder and CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, to explore what actually helps when traditional treatment hasn't worked. You'll learn: 🧠 Why the brain gets stuck in depression and anxiety 💊 How ketamine therapy differs from antidepressants ⚡ Which conditions respond best to treatment 🔎 Who is — and isn't — a good candidate 🛡️ How to choose a clinic safely 💛 What real relief looks like for patients You are not out of options. ────────────────────────────────────── CONNECT WITH SAM MANDEL: 🌐 Website: https://ketamineclinics.com ────────────────────────────────────── Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]