Self-Love Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When Jenny Fielding faced the monumental task of healing, she discovered the power of pausing. As a physiotherapist intimately familiar with the recovery process, Jenny shares her insights on the art of giving oneself the grace to just be in this week's heartfelt episode. I review her article as it weaves through the importance of self-care, especially when life's storms, like cancer, challenge us. I explore the ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Why does cancer-related fatigue feel so overwhelming—and what can you do about it? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, host & physical therapist Bettina explores one of the most common and frustrating side effects experienced by people living with and recovering from cancer: fatigue. Cancer fatigue is more than simply feeling tired. It can feel like carrying an invisible weight in so many ways: physically, mentally...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As your host, Bettina Brown, like many, I've walked a tough road here and there in life., Those experiences have helped me reshape my perspective on life and the holidays. This episode is my heartfelt sharing of those experiences and the (hopefully) wisdom earned. I take a close look at the emotional roller coaster the festive season can often be. I discuss the stress, the expectations, and the potential disappointment...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. You Were Designed for Greatness with Donna Tashjian Are you living a life of greatness? Or are you living a life of average? Most people go through life without ever discovering their greatness or living a life of their dreams. The good news is that you were designed for greatness! You have everything you need inside of you to be successful and fulfilled. You just need to learn how to use it. 1. What does it mean to be...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. A Book to Help You Find Your Purpose in Life In this episode of In The Rising Podcast, host Bettina Brown welcomes Vincent Todd Tolman, author of "The Light After Death, My Journey to Heaven and Back." Vincent shares his extraordinary experience of being pronounced dead and then coming back to life, transforming his perspective and mission in life. Vincent joins the conversation, sharing his incredible journey of bein...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the In the Rising podcast, host Bettina M Brown welcomes Dr. Yug Varma, a scientist and entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in the field of skin care innovations. Dr. Varma shares his background as a scientist with a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins and his experience in microbiome research. The conversation delves into the fascinating world of microbiome research, focusing on the bacteria and microbes that reside ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In 2009, Susannah Cahalan was only the 217th person diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Susannah went through an long month of numbness, seizures, headaches and into the depth of madness. Through her story, she highlights the wisdom and focus of Dr. Souhel Najjar, who identified the condition she had. Susannah was able to overcome her rare condition and write the book, Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. Her story is an in...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We've all been there: we're juggling too many tasks, we're exhausted, and we feel highly stressed. This stress is causing us to be unhealthy, and being unhealthy is only making us more stressed. It's a never-ending cycle. According to this Forbes article, half of the women they interviewed felt burned out by all the tasks they were juggling between home and work. They also felt exhausted and highly stressed. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Love Your Amazing Self! Truth! In this season of gift-giving, thanksgiving and joy, it is also important to remember that we should give thanks to the one person that we tend to forget. Ourselves! Learning to appreciate what you have right now (gratitude) and appreciate yourself (self-love) are skills that many of us have to put effort in. Ofusu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher and hip-hop musician, write gentle poet...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "In the Rising Podcast," host Bettina Brown speaks with Susan DeLorenzo, who shares how being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer changed the trajectory of her life. DeLorenzo had previously undergone a lumpectomy for calcifications in her left breast, but the cancer returned. Despite the fear and uncertainty that came with her diagnosis, DeLorenzo turned her experience into a positive one, using it to s...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Two women, Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman collaborate on a book, The Thread Collectors, a mix of historical fiction, love and connection. Shaunna Edwards received her BA in literature from Harvard College and a JD from NYU School of Law. She has been a corporate lawyer, and uses this experience to now work in diversity, equity and inclusion. Alyson Richard is an international bestselling author of several historical ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Krystal Jakosky is an author and writer who lives in the incredible state of Colorado. She feels joy and happiness and takes on each day with intention. She has learned to take in every experience with a "yes, and" - Yes this is happening -And I have something to learn here. But, guess what, this was not always the case. Krystal had her own very dark place that she rose up from, day by day until she became a differ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Want to be intentionally fabulous? Have you struggled through a divorce, and want to rebuild your life? My guest today is Kelli Calabrese and she has walked this walk. Kelli has been a Life Coach for most of her career, and now helps women learn to rebuild their life after a divorce. She is the best selling author of several books such as Success Habits of Super Achievers and Passionistas. Website: I invite you to...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Amanda Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who shares her story about Fibroymalgia both in book and podcast form. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome that requires attention to the Immune and Digestive systems. Amanda decided to learn more about fibromyalgia to support herself and others. I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invit...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. April is National Poetry Month. Why does this matter? Well, in the way that music can change a feeling in someones heart and change their mood, poetry has the same ability. Ne research shows that poetry is very powerful- not just in the words, but how it can stimulate the reward centers of the brain. This means that emotional expression can change. It is why some of us will remember poetry years after memorizing ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Episode Summary What causes relationships to slowly break down—even when both people genuinely love each other? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown sits down with author and relationship coach Matthew Fray, author of This Is How Your Marriage Ends. Matthew shares the painful experience that led him from divorce and regret to becoming a writer and coach helping couples understand the subtle habits that e...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Domestic Violence: It's a devastating, but common issue. In the U.S. - over 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. 1 in 4 women and 1 and 10 men will experience it in their lifetime. On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive almost 20,000 calls. And Covid-19 has only exacerbated the problem. In the new book - Paper Doll Lina - author ROBYN LUCAS - delivers an honest and deeply ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. DOPAMINE NATION is a book about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most importantly, it’s about the relationship between the two and how understanding that relationship is essential for a life well-lived. Why? Because the world has transformed from a place of scarcity to a place of overwhelming abundance: drugs, food, news, shopping, gambling, social media, and the list goes on and on. Today, we’re al...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Not sure how to interact or have a relationship with someone who has ADHD and/or Bipolar Disorder? My guest today is Lisa Jones, who shares her story about navigating these waters as a parent and as a partner. In her own words... " All three of my kids have either a physical or mental condition that has and will need continued treatment. My eldest, my son, in addition to diabetes, has ADHD and Bipolar disorder....

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "Darlene Morant's Guide to Navigating Motherhood as a New Mom," host Bettina M. Brown is joined by Darlene Morant, a newborn care specialist and a mom of four children. Darlene shares her expertise and insights into supporting new moms and helping them identify the support they may need during the early stages of motherhood. Darlene discusses her own personal journey of having four children close together...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Domestic Violence. This is a term that pulls up images of pain, bruises, sadness. The thing is domestic violence is more than that. It can be emotional and psychological in nature, not just physical. When we feel safe at home, we can go out and realize that we can be safe in the world. My guest today, Sabrina Osso has created the Osso safe certification program that helps family members and children be oh-so-safe in their...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. My guest today, Alexia, spent years being abused by family members and describes her process and her process of freedom and how she began to walk from a dark place into a light. I'm excited for you to hear her story. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does so much to bring exposure to the podcast and helps lift others up...

What if one of life's greatest challenges became an opportunity to discover strength you never knew you had? In this inspiring episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown sits down with author and breast cancer survivor Kelly Motley, whose book, The Fight for My Life: Boxing Through Chemo, chronicles her remarkable journey through cancer and the life-changing lessons she learned inside the boxing ring. Long before her diagnosis, Kelly unknowingly began preparing for one of life's tough...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When some people speak, more comes across than just words. When hearing Gayle Petrillo, you hear Confidence, Joy, Peace, Perseverance and Kindness. In this podcast, Gayle describes the burn as a young child that nearly killed her. She describes body shame, and learning to be more confident day by day. With this, she continued to Rise Up through the management ranks, over the course of her career, as well as the book,...