Most mental health support doesn’t show up until you’re in crisis—when relationships are already broken, careers are derailed, and people feel completely alone. In this conversation, we expose why mental health has been treated as emergency-only care and what happens when prevention is ignored.From learning relationship skills early, to building community instead of isolating, to reimagining mental health as a daily practice—not a last-resort intervention—this episode challenges the way we’ve been taught to think about healing.We talk about “pre-hab” vs. rehab, why hitting rock bottom shouldn’t be a requirement for support, and how healthier relationships can change everything—personally, professionally, and culturally.If you’ve ever wondered why help always seems to come too late… this conversation is for you.If this conversation resonates, we would love to have you at Anne Winters' 2026 Dialog Life Skills cohort beginning January 5th.
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In this episode of Is There More? with Megan A Tully, country artist Laura Bryna opens up about the life experiences that shaped her — from family loss and trauma to her viral anthem “Rise.”
Together we explore:
• How country music became Laura’s healing language
• The story behind “Rise” — and how every fan video donates $1 to NAMI
• What resilience really looks like behind the glitter and big hair
• How to listen before reacting — and why that skill changed her life
• Why giving back has become her guiding purpose💡 Takeaway: Sometimes the only way to rise is to put your best boots on and keep going — one step, one song, one act of kindness at a time.
🔗 Connect:
• Instagram @laurabryna
• Stream “Rise” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6eVjwGryJcbjHvqa1hvWvY?si=7d7b25c9806a488a
• Learn more about NAMI: nami.org
On this week’s episode of Is There More?, I sit down with Anne Winters (Emmy Award–winning actress from 13 Reasons Why and The Orville) for her most candid interview yet.
Anne opens up about:
Today, Anne is not only thriving — she’s using her platform to inspire youth and push for change in the entertainment industry. She just joined us in supporting Hollywood & Mind, the industry’s mental health coalition for innovation.
From childhood alienation to a 12-year people-pleasing spiral and rock-bottom professor burnout, talent agent + performance psychologist Albert Bramante, Ph.D Clinical Psychology, breaks down how micro-traumas, codependency, and zero boundaries nearly cost him everything—and the mindset tools that rebuilt his life fast (NLP, hypnosis, radical boundaries, interdependence, codependence).
If you’ve ever needed people to like you so you didn’t have to feel the pain of being left—this one’s for you.
Sometimes the emotions we fear the most are the ones that expand our idea of who we are.
She grew up believing anger had no place in her life, but when Phoebe's first real experience with heartbreak ripped her open, she realized that suppressing her anger was quietly breaking her from the inside out.
With a little help from her friends (and a pair of boxing gloves), she discovered what happens when you finally let yourself feel it all — the grief, the rage, the shame — and how expression became her way back to wholeness.
In our latest episode, Phoebe; musician, composer, dancer and friend, shares the raw truth about heartbreak, healing, and how friends helped her come full circle.
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Emotional trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. In this episode, Natalie guides you to feel, release, and move through stored pain, showing that healing begins when you listen to your body and allow safe release.
“You don’t have to fix it—you just have to feel it.”
- Natalie
Feeling unsafe in your body is something many of us experience—but few of us talk about.
For years, I struggled with this: not being able to look at myself without feeling disgusted, disconnected, or trapped.
But here's what I learned: healing is not about fixing yourself—it’s about reconnecting with your essence.
In this episode, guest Natalie Nipper walks us through how she went from self-hatred to reclaiming her body, mind, and spirit.
Through a mentor and yoga guide, Natalie practiced somatic healing and learning to "catch-and-release" emotional patterns.
After finding the safety and love she had been seeking for so long, she now guides others through her own process.
Unlock Your True Energy & Live with Confidence | With Rebecca Ahmed (Chief Energy Officer)
In this powerful episode of Is There More?, we're diving deep into the art of living aligned with your values to create unstoppable confidence and clarity.
Join me and Rebecca Ahmed, the original Chief Energy Officer and author of The Energy of Success, as we explore:
Are you ready to never make a wrong decision again? Press play and discover how to harness your energy to create the life you deserve!
🌟 Don’t forget to grab a copy of Rebecca’s book The Energy of Success available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/0UiqsVp
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In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Ahmed, keynote speaker and author of The Energy of Success, to explore how you can shift your energy and stop feeling stuck in your relationships. We dive into the 7 Levels of Energy, how your curiosity is your superpower, and the key energetic principles that can help you move from surviving to thriving—no matter the challenge.
Rebecca shares powerful insights on:
The energetic shifts that happen when you move from blame to growth
How to practice presence in the face of loss, addiction, and family struggles
Why curiosity is the game-changer in your leadership and relationships
The importance of forgiveness (without forgetting) and how it frees you
• Practical ways to align your energy with your values for greater success and peace
Did you know your brain’s #1 job is not to make you happy— it’s to keep you alive?When your brain senses threat (like fear based news stories, AI panic, or childhood trauma triggers), your nervous system flips into fight, flight, freeze— or dissociate.Dissociation is your brain’s emergency exit. It cuts you off from sensations, feelings, and even memories— so you don’t feel the full pain of what’s happening. That’s why fear doesn’t just make us anxious, it makes us numb out, scroll endlessly, ghost people, or feel like we’re not really here.In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Ally (What Fear Does and How You Can Break Free), we unpack how this happens on a personal level and collectively— how the media uses fear to keep us checked out, and why real healing means learning how to come back to yourself, gently. Subscribe to the channel for more conversations like this @istheremoreworld and join our newsletter with weekly tips and practices for better relationships and improved mental health here: https://istheremoreworld.com/sign-up/We are teaching 30 people how to Dialog for free in August - September 2025. To learn more and sign up, visit: https://istheremoreworld.com/dialog-lifeskills/
In this raw, eye-opening conversation, Dr. Ally — a clinical psychologist turned in-demand media personality — breaks down:
If you’ve ever questioned why you don’t feel “enough,” this episode is for you.
After nearly ending her life at 17, Madison Truscan was saved by an unexpected invite to youth group. What followed? A rollercoaster through religious cult culture, job loss, 300+ rejections, and an unexpected rise as a sober Gen Z concert photographer with a voice—and brand—of her own.In this episode, Madison from Dallas shares the raw, real, and radiant truth behind the username, how going viral during the pandemic changed her life, and why she's rewriting what it means to be young, creative, and in control.🎧 Listen if you've ever questioned your path—or needed proof that your pain has purpose.Here's a link to Madison's podcast Sober Girls Gone Wild https://open.spotify.com/show/2j3gialPZxj1KzUj9mF9NA?si=2243b2f5e533440d#sobrietymotivation #sobrietyisworthit #sobrietylife #jobs #jobsearch #jobseekers #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #istheremore #istheremorepodcast #meganatully #megantully #youthgroup #religion
THINK AND GROW YOUNG by Jody L. Teiche Purchase Link:https://amzn.to/446jkl7Reverse Aging, Live Vibrantly, Reclaim Your YouthThis week’s Is There More? guest completely redefined how I think about aging — and honestly, about healing in general.Jody L. Teiche is 70. She’s radiant. And she’s not aging gracefully — she’s aging backwards.Before she became a holistic health coach and energy medicine practitioner, Jody spent over 30 years as a top entertainment publicist in New York City, repping legends like Iggy Pop and Duran Duran. But behind the scenes, she shares that she was burnt out and disconnected from her body.So Jody changed everything.In this episode, we talked about: • why 80% of your immune system is in your gut • how negative thoughts physically cause inflammation • the connection between chakras and food • and how your creative community can literally keep you aliveWhether you’re Gen Z, Gen X or a Boomer, whether you’re struggling with burnout, body image, or just want to feel good again… this one is for you. Jody reminded me that healing doesn’t mean “going back.” It means moving forward with more light, more love, and more power than ever before.#reverseagingnaturally #renewal #microbiome #guthealth #howtoimproveguthealth #probiotics #probioticsforwomen #kimchi #kimchirecipe #probioticskincare #prebiotics #community
Art is the answer: How Gen Z is coping with the mental health crisisIn this powerful mini-interview from the Hollywood & Mind Summit, Loyola Marymount student Guilia Calabrese shares a raw and honest reflection on what it’s like to be a Gen Z college student in today’s mental health crisis.Guilia opens up about the pressure her generation faces—from academic burnout to societal expectations—and how creative outlets like art, painting, and self-expression can offer real healing. As the former president of her high school’s National Art Honor Society, she knows firsthand the power of visual expression to unlock emotion, reduce isolation, and give young people a voice when words fall short.This episode is a reminder that:- Mental health support for Gen Z needs to be more accessible- Creativity is a lifeline in a world that often feels overwhelming- Intergenerational understanding matters more than everGuilia's story is a call to action: to listen, to support, and to create safe spaces for Gen Z to feel seen, supported, and inspired.
In this powerful mini-interview from the Hollywood & Mind Summit, we bravely confront the Gen Z mental health crisis through Melany Orellana, a candid powerful voice. We hear raw, personal accounts, including one individual's journey where they were ready to end their journey, shedding light on the profound struggles faced by young adults today.This video amplifies authentic Gen Z voices as they share their experiences with anxiety, depression, and mental illness, offering a critical look at the current landscape of youth mental health. While these impactful perspectives may come from the Hollywood & Mind Summit, their message resonates universally: it's time to listen, understand, and provide support.#genz #mentalhealth #genzstruggles #IsThereMorePodcast #GenZMentalHealth #mentalhealthcrisis #youthmentalhealth #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #MyMentalHealthJourney #speakup #anxietyanddepression #findinghope #IsThereMorePodcast #resilience #emotionalwellness #supportmentalhealth #personalstory #HollywoodAndMind #megantully
Most of us never learned how to truly listen—or how to receive love in words, not just actions. In this raw and heartwarming clip, we walk you through a simple but powerful practice called an Appreciation Dialog—a process to create real emotional safety and connection with someone you love.
🫶 1. Ask "Is Now a Good Time?"
🧘♀️ 2. Take three deep breaths together
🗣️ 3. Share what you appreciate
🪞 4. Your partner mirrors, validates, and empathizes with you
It might feel awkward at first. It might feel intense. But it will shift the way you relate—especially if you’ve ever craved to be seen, not just spoken to.Try this at home and tag us—because your story might inspire someone else to feel safe, loved, and heard.
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What does it really take to stay together for 25 years?In this episode of Is There More?, Nick and Stephanie Sims open up about the chaos, heartbreak, and healing that shaped their unbreakable bond. From growing up in fatherless homes to navigating a surprise third pregnancy, a life-threatening heart condition, and financial collapse — this couple held on. Not perfectly. But powerfully.They’ve raised three kids, lost jobs, slept in hospitals, relied on strangers for help, and somehow — they still laugh, still lead, and still choose each other.👥 About the Guests:Stephanie Sims is the Director of Development for the City of Anna, Texas. Nick Sims is a former executive at Target, Best Buy, Abbott, and now COO of Creators Capital. Together, they are redefining what lasting love — and family leadership — looks like.
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Patrick and I went to our last year of college together. We did a semester in LA program... I thought I was in a producing program but he said he was in a directing program. Regardless, we were in the same class! We lost touch for many years, and after dropping a video about my mental health journey a few weeks ago, Patrick reached out, saying he is on a mental health journey as well, and my video had inspired him to reconnect.
This 'pilot season finale' dives into Hollywood burnout and self-discovery, exploring how a reality check can lead to choosing ourselves, confronting our struggles, and learning to connect with others for true transformation. Patrick shares his powerful story of reconnecting with his father after years of uncertainty, and how this experience deeply impacted his sense of self-worth and healing. We also explore how Dialog can be a key tool in the healing process. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or unsure about what comes next, this episode is for you. Listen in, and let’s explore what it truly means to heal through presence and connection.
In this powerful episode, dancer and creator Victoria Neukom shares how her deep love for dance became entangled with perfectionism and self-sabotage. From early talent shows to the silent pressures of body image, she opens up about the moments that shaped her identity—and nearly broke her. We talk about the relationship between control, creativity, and self-worth, and what it really takes to heal while still showing up in a world that expects perfection. 💬 Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics like body image and disordered eating. Please take care while listening.
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! This week on Is There More?, host Megan A Tully sits down with Cathy Applefeld Olson — founder of Hollywood & Mind — to explore how mental health is finally taking center stage in the entertainment industry. From A-list conversations to behind-the-scenes solutions, Cathy shares the mission behind the upcoming Hollywood & Mind Summit at United Talent Agency on May 9th, 2025, and why this movement matters now more than ever.🎟️ Grab your tickets for the Hollywood & Mind Summit on May 9th: https://www.hollywood-mind.com/summit2025tickets📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/istheremoreworld🗞️ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://istheremoreworld.kit.com/dialogIf you're ready to transform the conversation around mental health and creativity — this one’s for you.