Daily Wisdom Words Podcast

Does sexual trauma have to be physical? And if not, is the long-term impact the same? We address these kind of questions and so much more in this first part of a 2-part exclusive about Covert Emotional Incest (CEI) with licensed clinical social worker and certified psychodramatist, Adena Bank Lees. Adena walks us through what exactly CEI is, why it's not as recognized as it should be and some of the most common misconceptions about it. Be sure to catch part 2 next week when we talk about what you can do if you're struggling with CEI and why there's always hope after it.

What exactly is #PCOS and Hirsutism? This week we chat with Gennevieve Valliancourt aka Bearded Lady G. Gennevieve started growing facial hair at the age of 16 and tried to hide it for many years. After many trials and tribulations, she finally decided to let it grow, embarking on a inspiring journey of self love and acceptance. Hear Gennevieve talk about how she got to that place and what she's doing now to help other women with PCOS do the same. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TRIGGER WARNING: Parts of this episode might be triggering for some people. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Buy our producer Abuh Monday's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBJHK6RS What happens when you go through sexual trauma & PTSD and don't get the amount of support you need? This week we're in conversation with sexual assault specialist, author & hotline counselor, Clara Martin. After retiring from the military, Clara had a very strenuous process of recovery in which she basically had to rebuild her life from scratch. Clara talks about that journey, how & why she resisted therapy for so long & how eventually, she came to find hope.

Buy our producer Abuh Monday's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBJHK6RS Editor's Update: Our co-host Reenie O'Dea is fine now and will join us back next week. What does it mean to "be a man" in the 21st century? Can masculinity be defined if we exclude any reference to body parts? This week we chat with transgender author, activist and founder of the program Positive Masculinity Mac Scotty McGregor. Mac talks about what masculinity has represented for so long and ideally, what it should represent. The conversation also delves into gender stereotypes that can be toxic and how we can each do our part to end that. Mac also shares a little bit about his background and how and why he came to have the ideologies he represents today.

Buy Producer Abuh Monday's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBJHK6RS Confused by the polarizing nature of articles about health & fitness? What's really good for you & what's not? This week we chat with author, podcaster, registered nutritionist & accountability coach Lindsey House, R.D. Lindsey shares some advice on how to filter out information that may not personally work for you. She also talks about why individualizing every piece of advice is advantageous & why it's better to start with the basics & fine-tune as you go rather than at the beginning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ever been low on confidence? Do you often compare yourself with others? Can solitude be a good thing? This week we chat with author, self-love advocate & fellow podcaster Shelby Leigh about all of those subjects & much more. Shelby shares her story about when she got anxiety & how writing helped her heal. She also shares tips for anyone listening or watching of how to overcome FOMO & be more comfortable with yourself & your accomplishments.

Got a problem? No problem! This week we welcome back bestselling author, podcaster & life coach Sarah K. Ramsey. Sarah has a new book out called "Problem Solved." She talks about the hurdles she faced writing the book and offers tips on how to change your mindset if you're stuck in a dilemma (or two). She talks extensively about the spaghetti-waffle thinking concept and also offers a life hack if you're in a catch-22 situation.

Picture this. You're struggling with mental health issues & decide to look online for more info. Confused about what you find (or lack thereof)? This week we're joined by Dr. Mac, psychologist & host of the very popular podcast, Revealing The Ivory Tower. Dr. Mac talks about the love-hate relationship between mental health & social media. She explains what signs to look for while doing your research & what kind of B.S. to weed out.

How do you know if a criminal is lying? Why are polygraphs not admissable in court? This week we're in conversation with licensed psychologist and expert in forensics, Dr. John Delatorre. Dr. Delatorre talks in-depth about how exactly assessments of criminals are conducted, what signs do psychologists look for and how or why they might be fooled every once in a while. He also talks about what needs to be done to give children a psychologically healthy upbringing that might greatly reduce criminal activities when they're older. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Imagine finding out that you're struggling with something when you're in a supermarket and have a severe panic attack. That's what happened to today's guest, mental health advocate, author and podcaster Lucy J. Smith. Lucy tells her story about finding out she had anxiety, how she eventually sought out help and what she does these days if she feels triggered. Lucy also talks about why it's crucial to find out what kind of treatment works for someone individually. Lucy is also offering an exclusive gift for you, the audience. Go to her website, https://lucyjsmith.com, pick a product and use the code wisdom to get it free!