This week on Mind What Matters we are sharing a crossover episode from the Travis Macy Show. Liz Humphreys and Travis Macy, host of The Travis Macy Show, talk with Dr. Dani Cabral, founder of BrainLove. They explore the science and stories of brain health, offering hope and practical wisdom for nurturing our minds at any life stage. Dr. Cabral shares how her unique approach, blending functional medicine, neurology, and lifestyle design, has helped people facing Alzheimer’s, dementia, an...

On this episode of Mind What Matters Liz and Nikki sit down with acclaimed actor and advocate Sharon Lawrence to talk about caregiving, compassion, and the beauty that exists within life’s hardest goodbyes. Sharon opens up about her journey caring for her in-laws through cancer and end-of-life, reflecting on what it means to stand beside someone not as a fixer, but as a witness. Through powerful stories of love, loss, and learning, she shares the lessons that caregiving taught her about prese...

This week Liz Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Aimee Parker, intuitive guide and Human Design reader, to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with who you are beneath all the “shoulds” and expectations. Aimee introduces listeners to Human Design, a system that blends ancient wisdom and modern science to help us understand how we’re energetically wired to move through the world. Together, they unpack how this framework can become a powerful tool for self-remembrance, decis...

In this episode of Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys sits down with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, board-certified oncologist and host of the Interlude Podcast, to unpack what it really means for women to take ownership of their health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Drawing from her experience treating women with breast and gynecologic cancers, Dr. Teplinsky shares why so many women are misinformed or simply left out of conversations around prevention, hormones, perimenopause, and long...

In this episode of Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with health and wellness coach Pamelyn Rocco to cut through the noise of fitness fads and conflicting nutrition advice. Pamelyn, founder of House of Health, has helped thousands of women transform not just their bodies, but their mindset, energy, and confidence. They explore what it really takes for women, especially in their 40s and beyond, to feel strong and vibrant. From the importance of resistance...

In this episode of Mind What Matters, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Sandra Abrevaya—caregiver, advocate, and co-founder of I AM ALS and Synapticure. Sandra opens up about her husband Brian’s eight-year journey with ALS, the waves of grief and resilience that come with prolonged caregiving, and the fight to hold on to light in the darkest seasons. Together, they explore the realities of raising two young children while navigating a terminal illness, the toll of extended c...

What happens when you’re the only one left to care for everyone else? In this episode of Mind What Matters, Jillian Reeves joins Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to share her personal story of caregiving for her mother and brother, while facing unimaginable grief and responsibility on her own. Jillian opens up about caring for her mother, who battled lupus, cancer, and dementia, and her brother, who struggled with mental illness and endured trauma in a care facility. She describes the e...

What started as a single soak in Italy changed everything. In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Greg Macdonald, founder of Bathorium, to talk about his journey from bartender to wellness entrepreneur—and how one bath sparked a mission to redefine self-care. Greg shares how Bathorium's pH-balanced, mineral-rich bath soaks became a wellness staple for people around the world, including caregivers like Nikki, who uses her daily bath ritual to reset and reconnect. ...

When Rachel Loeb’s father was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at 58, she became a caregiver overnight—and realized just how little support existed for young people in her shoes. In this powerful conversation, Rachel joins hosts Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to talk about her book The Millennial Caregiver, the gaps in our healthcare system, and the emotional realities of caregiving in your 30s. Together, they discuss the emotional and logistical weight of caregiving, the often ...

In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach get real about what it means to find joy when life feels impossibly hard. Through stories of caregiving, grief, and growth, they explore how tiny acts of self-care, moments of gratitude, and choosing connection can be powerful tools for healing. Nikki shares how a quote from Toni Cade Bambara—“The job of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible”—transformed her outlook and helped her rediscover the beauty in small wins. Together...

What do you do when the world feels like it’s burning—literally and figuratively? Nikki DeLoach shares her personal experience living through the devastating wildfires in LA County, from rallying community support for firefighters to helping friends pack up their lives in minutes. She opens up about parenting through crisis, witnessing her son confront fear, and how trauma often mirrors the grief of losing a loved one. Elizabeth Humphreys joins from Tennessee, offering insight as both a fell...

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is an emotional and often isolating journey. In this heartfelt episode Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach get personal about their own caregiving experiences—what they’ve learned, what they wish they’d known sooner, and how they’ve found strength through connection. Nikki opens up about her grandfather’s battle with vascular dementia and the challenges of navigating care in a small town with limited resources. Elizabeth shares her mother...

What if you could lower your risk of Alzheimer’s by nearly half—just by changing what’s on your plate? In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Dr. Tom Holland, a physician-scientist at Rush University Medical Center and a board member of Mind What Matters, to discuss the groundbreaking research behind the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay). Dr. Holland breaks down findings from the Lancet Commission, which reports that up to 44...

Death is one of life’s only certainties, yet so many of us avoid talking about it—until we have no choice. In this episode, Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach sit down with Julie McFadden, an ICU and hospice nurse known as @hospicenursejulie, to break down the fears and misconceptions surrounding end-of-life care. With wisdom and compassion, Julie shares insights from her book Nothing to Fear, offering guidance on preparing for end-of-life experiences and navigating the emotional weight of...

Barbie Boules is not just another nutritionist on Instagram—she’s a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in women’s metabolic and brain health. In this episode, Barbie joins Elizabeth Humphreys and Nikki DeLoach to share her insights into the powerful connection between the two. She also brings a raw and compassionate perspective from her personal experience as a caregiver for her mother, who has Alzheimer’s. Barbie emphasizes the importance of quality sleep, balanced nutrition,...

There are countless misunderstood health challenges that women face in their 30s and 40s, but how lasting is the impact? In part two of this empowering conversation with renowned women's health expert Dr. Sharon Malone, the team dives deep into struggles like endometriosis and the complexities of perimenopause. Dr. Malone shares invaluable insights, while Nikki and Elizabeth open up about their personal experiences and frustrations with the medical system. Together, they advocate for better c...

Actress, author, and advocate Kimberly Williams-Paisley's heart for giving back is as big as her impact on the world. You may know Kimberly from iconic roles in Father of the Bride, According to Jim, and The Christmas Chronicles, but her true legacy shines through her tireless philanthropic work. As co-founder of The Store with her husband Brad Paisley, Kimberly has worked to provide comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty in Middle Tennessee, offering support to families in need. Kimb...

This week on Mind What Matters, we’re chatting with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, an oncologist who’s passionate about breast and gynecologic cancers. She’s here to break down some tough topics with us, like the rising rates of breast cancer in younger women, why early detection matters more than ever, and how treatment can impact more than just your body—it can affect your mind too. We get real about the challenges women face in advocating for their health, the lack of focus on women’s health res...

Today we’re talking about the real, raw stuff of life: the challenges we never see coming, and how we push through them. Celebrity personal trainer Gunnar Peterson and Dr. Philip Goglia share their powerful stories of resilience—especially Gunnar’s journey through his daughter’s leukemia battle. From the emotional weight of caring for a loved one to finding the balance between self-care and caregiving, this conversation hits home for anyone who’s been through hard times and come out stronger ...

Vanessa is a therapist, a podcaster herself, an author (The Toolbox), workshop leader, public speaker and most importantly, an incredible human. She believes wisdom comes from wounds and that the darkest nights of the soul can produce stunning clarity. She also believes that human beings are capable of healing. In this episode we dive head first into some of the biggest aspects of mental health. It was an incredible conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! To learn more about ...