Send us a text This episode is a little different because today(Dec 23rd is my BIRTHDAY!) No expert guest. No framework. No polished “lessons learned” wrapped in a bow. Just me — pulling back the curtain and sharing 25 honest, sometimes messy, sometimes beautiful facts about who I am beyond the podcast mic. From the parts of my story that shaped me… to the beliefs I’m still unlearning… to the quiet truths that don’t always make it into conversations — this episode is a...

Send us a text We unpack why habits fail without a shift in self-perception and how making identity visible can unlock lasting change. Gregory James shares stories, reframes, and practical tools that help us meet the person we already are and write the next chapter with intention. • self-help focusing on tactics over self • borrowed mirrors shaping identity and worth • kintsugi as a reframe for flaws and breaks • portraits as physical proof of inner strength • presence over productivity guil...

Send us a text In this episode of The Self-Help Podcast, Deepali sits down with Bobbi Barrington — speaker, storyteller, coach, and a living testament to the power of late-life reinvention. Bobbi spent 26 years in the wrong marriage, 40 years in the wrong career, and 59 years in the wrong body — until she chose change. Her story is not just about transition; it is about liberation, identity, truth, and the courage to rewrite your entire life, no matter how long you’ve lived it. At 65, Bobbi i...

Send us a text In this episode of The Self-Help Podcast, Deepali sits down with Dr. Len Lopez — nutritionist, strength coach, sports chiropractor, peak-performance specialist, and creator of the transformative 5 S.T.E.P.S. a Day framework. For over 25 years, Dr. Len has helped people elevate their physical health… only to discover that true wellbeing requires something deeper: your thoughts, your energy, your mindset, and your capacity to reconnect with what he calls your spiritual muscles. H...

Send us a text In this episode of The Self-Help Podcast, Deepali sits down with Colin Corby — technologist turned digital-wellbeing expert, TEDx speaker, endurance athlete, and a leading voice on attention, identity, burnout, and what it means to stay human in an AI-driven world. Colin doesn’t approach digital wellness as a trend — he approaches it as a lived experience. After personally facing fatigue, identity confusion, and the mental fog caused by constant connectivity, he rebuilt his lif...

Send us a text In this episode of The Self-Help Podcast, Deepali sits down with Laura Bratton — motivational speaker, author of Harnessing Courage, and a woman whose journey redefines what inner strength truly means. Laura lost most of her sight as a young child, but what she gained along the way has shaped her entire life’s purpose. She brings a rare blend of candor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom as she shares what it really means to navigate profound change while staying anchored in hope...

Send us a text Listen to our new episode that tells Dan's resilience story. At 28, Dan MacQueen was leading a healthy, active life - until suddenly he wasn't. Dan has survived two emergency brain surgeries, weeks in a coma, and months in a rehab hospital. What he found out along the way might surprise you: there is nothing like a brain injury to refocus the mind. Driven by a positive mindset, Dan battled through excruciating rehab exercises to rebuild his life and return to a job ...

Send us a text This week on The Self-Help Podcast with Deepali, I’m joined by Eric Gee — a compelling author and personality-based life coach who’s reshaping how we understand ourselves and others. As the founder of The Youtopia Project, Eric brings a fresh and human-centered approach to personality typing, helping us communicate better, lead with clarity, and connect beyond our “usual packs.” In this conversation, we unpack his book, The Power of Personality, explore common misconcept...

Send us a text We sit with therapist and survivor Zulma Williams to explore resilience, reinvention at midlife, and how a mindset shift from why me to why not me can turn pain into purpose. She shares grounding tools for anxiety, myths about trauma, and why healing is hard but worth it. Zulma Williams is the founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services and the main provider of therapeutic services. Zulma was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to the United States when she was 31 ...

Send us a text In this episode, I am joined by an expert-functional gut health coach and family nurse practitioner Lola MacLean to explore the gut-brain connection. We dive deep into and trace “just IBS” to a root-cause approach that links gut health with high performance, clarity, and joy in food. • IBS label challenged and root causes explored • Gut-brain axis linked to energy and focus • Bloating, constipation, sensitivities as performance blockers • Personalization over one-size-fit...

Send us a text We share 13 everyday habits that quietly overload the nervous system and offer clear, practical swaps that build calm, energy, and focus. Start with one change, layer slowly, and teach your body safety through kinder rhythms and routines. • why phone-first mornings spike cortisol and what to do instead • screen apnea and a simple hourly breathing reset • calm, present eating to switch on rest and digest • single-task sprints to end multitasking stress • caffeine timing for ste...

Send us a text Ever feel your whole body light up from a small slight, a sharp tone, or a missed expectation—and then wonder why the reaction feels so big? We dig into that moment and uncover how triggers can become powerful teachers that guide healing, clarity, and choice. You’ll get concrete tools you can use right away: a two-minute morning check-in, micro resets that pair breath with emotion-naming, evening journaling prompts, gentle inner child dialogue, and small rituals that signal re...

Send us a text We challenge the myth that fulfillment requires quitting your job and offer a practical path to thrive inside a 9 to 5. Through quiet thriving, simple rituals, and firm boundaries, we show how to turn work into a canvas for meaning rather than a grind to endure. • reframing a 9 to 5 as a canvas for growth and contribution • defining quiet thriving and making small intentional changes • focusing on energizing tasks and cutting noise • creating desk rituals and micro-resets for ...

Send us a text We go deep on reframing pain into purpose, choosing obsession over balance, and letting action lead confidence instead of waiting for confidence to arrive.We start by flipping the script from “Why me?” to “Why not me?” and explore why every comeback story gives us chills: strength is forged in the fire, not in comfort. Expect practical prompts, clear examples, and a push to take one imperfect step today with what you have. If this episode sparks something in you, subscribe, ...

Send us a text We break down a practical framework to talk to anyone with calm confidence, from first words to a graceful exit. Curiosity, micro-wins, and simple scripts turn shyness into momentum while advanced tools like pivots, pauses, and stories make you memorable. • conversations as bridges to opportunity, connection, influence • reframe shyness as learning rather than failing • three-part structure of opening, middle, closing • openers that invite stories not small talk • listening, m...

Send us a text We share 25 microhabits that boost energy, calm stress, and improve focus without relying on willpower. Simple, fast moves stack into real change, from water before coffee to a one-song dance and a two-minute tidy. • hydration before caffeine to wake digestion and focus • morning stretch and sunlight to set circadian rhythm • walk-and-talk calls and movement snacks to offset sitting • 5-5-5 breathing and 20-20-20 eye care to reduce stress • protein first and veggie add-ons to ...

Send us a text We reflect on a year that stretched us and taught us to trade balance for focus, fear for a compass, and perfection for progress. 25 lessons unfold through stories on boundaries, time, presence, and the quiet power of small daily wins. • vulnerability as a doorway to connection • self-care and saying no as a lifeline • obsession over balance to build momentum • acceptance that not everyone will get you • pivoting when plans fail and making meaning • protecting time like ...

Send us a text We pull apart the myth of linear healing and show how progress often looks messy, slow, and invisible. Through stories, psychology, and practical tools, we reframe pain as a teacher, set kinder boundaries, and honor the quiet wins that change a life. • challenging the speed myth and linear timelines • the U-shaped curve and recalibration • naming the messy middle and honoring scars • invisible wins, boundaries, and self-talk • neuroplasticity and small daily choices • forgiven...

Send us a text Ever feel like everyone else is lapping you while you’re stuck at the start line? We dig into the psychology of comparison culture and reveal why chasing after someone else’s timeline keeps you on a treadmill that never stops. We get real about the cost: joy leaks out, peace gets postponed, and your worth is held hostage by strangers’ milestones. Ready to run your own race and breathe again? Press play, share this with someone who needs it, and if it resonat...

Send us a text We challenge the inner critic that keeps us small and trade fear-fed stories for honest, loving self-talk. From childhood conditioning to social comparison, we map the patterns, name the signs, and practice small shifts that turn the critic into an ally. • roots of the inner critic in childhood messages and social media conditioning • a personal story of fear before a talk and the reality that followed • awareness exercise to write down exact self-talk and trace its source • s...