A Really Good Cry

A Really Good Cry

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This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry! There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

22 minutes 3 seconds

Are You a Prisoner of your Pain and Past? 4 Steps to Forgiveness and the Power to Letting Go
Why is it so hard to forgive and let go?

I’ve been there–caught up in replaying moments where other people hurt me, and waiting for apologies that never come. And honestly? It’s exhausting.

In this episode, I’m sharing my own struggles with forgiveness and the surprising things I’ve learned about how much holding onto pain can weigh us down. We’ll talk about what forgiveness really is (hint: it’s not about them), how our emotions affect us physically, and some simple practices that can help us let go and feel lighter.

If you’re ready to stop letting the past take up so much space and make room for peace and joy, this one’s for you

What Was Discussed:

00:00 Intro

01:08 Do we really need an apology to heal?

04:05 Getting hurt is just part of life

04:54 The impact of pent-up emotions on your body

05:36 Just let it go

06:29 Forgiveness isn’t about them, it’s about you

08:09 Forgiveness is strength, not weakness

10:22 How journaling helps you heal

12:33 Putting forgiveness in God’s hands

15:53 The 4 steps to forgiveness

17:43 Becoming forgivingly fit

21:11 Imagine forgiveness in your mind

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10 December 2024, 8:00 am
1 hour 15 minutes

Liz Moody: Simple Ways to Break Bad Habits and Change Your Life
Are you ready to make wellness feel simple and joyful?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I’m sitting down with the wonderful Liz Moody, author of 100 Ways to Change Your Life, and we’re talking all about making wellness simple, fun, and actually doable. Liz shares her journey from dealing with anxiety to creating a life she truly loves, and she’s got so many beautiful tips on building self-trust, finding motivation that feels real, and ditching all the “perfect” wellness routines that just don’t work.

We chat about creating small changes that last, embracing our bodies with love, and tuning into what really lights us up. If you’re ready for a fresh take on wellness that lets you just be you, then come join us—this episode is all about finding joy in every step.

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 03:07 "Never be the one to say no to yourself"
- 07:25 What does your best life look like?
- 11:37 When comfort foods don’t bring comfort
- 15:46 The power of curiosity to break bad habits
- 17:48 Why accountability helps you stick to goals
- 21:00 Purpose and connection keep us alive longer
- 24:12 Fear won’t get you to your goals
- 26:23 Finding your motivation to workout
- 31:49 Living in your body vs. Looking at it
- 37:50 Micro choices that redefine your life
- 44:02 Temptation bundling
- 47:11 Staying in touch with family and friends
- 49:47 Think about your death
- 56:30 Identify energy drains in your life
- 1:02:57 Setting boundaries to reclaim your energy
- 1:08:56 Be gentle with yourselves
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3 December 2024, 8:00 am
28 minutes 13 seconds

How to Overcome Social Anxiety: Simple Tools to Build Your Confidence
Ever walked into a room and felt like everyone’s eyes were on you, every flaw on display? You're not alone!

In this episode, we’re diving into what social anxiety really is, where it comes from, and why it affects so many of us. I’m sharing my own journey, my little tips and tricks, and how I found a path to feeling more calm and present.

So, if you’ve ever felt the urge to bail on a party last-minute or felt uncomfortable in a crowd, tune in! We’ll explore the roots of this feeling and, hopefully, help you see that social anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Let’s find that inner calm, together.

What Was Discussed:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:34 Why I’ve Canceled Plans Last Minute
- 05:29 It’s Not Always About You
- 07:47 Are You Stopping Yourself From Feeling Better?
- 08:17 Show Up as Your True Self
- 10:23 Setting Goals and Giving Yourself an Exit Strategy
- 11:29 Get Comfortable with Uncomfortable Conversations
- 15:13 Be Honest About Your Anxiety
- 16:11 The “So What” Method
- 17:47 Ask More Questions and Become Curious
- 20:22 Sometimes You Just Have to Show Up
- 21:36 Ayurvedic Tips for Managing Anxiety
- 22:39 The Cost of Anxiety
- 23:42 Join A Club
- 24:40 How Clothing Impacts Confidence
- 26:03 Self-Love is Key to Confidence
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26 November 2024, 8:00 am
1 hour 10 minutes

Meghan Swidler: Are You Bloated Everyday? Signs of Toxins in the Body and What Detox is Best For You
Ever wonder what’s actually in your food, water, or even your makeup?

In this week’s episode of A Really Good Cry, I’m sitting down with the wonderful Meghan Swidler, a holistic health coach and detox queen! We’re diving into all the little (and big!) ways that toxins sneak into our daily lives and what they do to our bodies—yes, even things like your skin, energy, and gut! Meghan shares so much wisdom on how to listen to what your body is telling you, clear out what it doesn’t need, and create space for feeling our absolute best.

From simple food swaps to ditching hidden household toxins, this episode is filled with practical tips that don’t feel overwhelming. It’s all about getting back in tune with ourselves and building little habits that help us thrive from the inside out.

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:44 Signs You Need a Detox Right Now
- 05:50 The Four Main Channels of Elimination
- 07:03 Common Gut Issues Aren’t Normal
- 11:27 How Blockage in the Colon Creates Toxins
- 13:40 Toxins Are Everywhere
- 16:34 Top 3 Ways to Reduce Toxins In Your Body
- 20:08 What’s Really in Your Water?
- 25:58 The Hidden Dangers of Hormonal Contraception
- 34:11 Top Toxins to Avoid While Grocery Shopping
- 39:25 Your Most Important Investment Is Your Health
- 42:53 Reducing Toxins at Home
- 47:18 The Detox Formula
- 52:14 Deprivation vs. Freedom
- 54:53 How to Safely Start Your Detox
- 59:34 Embracing Detox Symptoms
- 1:03:54 Best Tests for Toxins
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19 November 2024, 8:00 am
28 minutes 38 seconds

Are You Filling Every Moment with Screen Time? How Phone Addiction is Affecting Your Relationships
Did you know that your phone is the biggest thief of joy in your relationships?

In this episode, we’re talking all about breaking free from that scrolling habit and creating deeper, more meaningful moments with the people we cherish. I share my own journey of realizing how mindlessly checking my phone was stealing away the precious time I could spend with my family and friends.

We'll explore how being present, like really present, can transform your relationships and fill you with joy. Plus, I'll share practical tips to help you set boundaries, swap screen time for connection time, and find little ways to show love through acts of service. Let’s learn to be more present, embrace the moments, and build memories that last a lifetime!

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:22 Is Your Phone Stealing Your Time?
- 03:28 How Much of Your Life Is Spent Scrolling?
- 05:45 The Impact of Phones on Real Communication
- 08:39 Personalizing Quality Time for Each Loved One
- 12:06 Building Healthy Boundaries with Your Phone
- 15:46 Replacing Phone Time with Family Connection
- 17:30 How Acts of Service Bring Us Closer
- 21:42 Become A Better Listener
- 24:06 What Are You Really Scrolling Away From?
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12 November 2024, 8:00 am
1 hour 6 minutes

Dr Taz: Experiencing Weight Gain, Hair Loss, Low Energy or Mood Disorders? How to Improve Hormone Health for Vitality
Did you know that hormones affect so much more than just big life changes?

In this week’s episode of A Really Good Cry, I sat down with the wonderful Dr. Taz Bathia to chat about all things hormone health and balance. You know, so often we think hormones are just about periods or menopause, but they actually affect everything—from our mood and energy to even our relationships and decisions!

Dr. Taz opens up about her own journey with hormone struggles and shares powerful insights on how we can start understanding our bodies better. We’ll talk about how things like stress, diet, and even sleep play such a huge role in our well-being. I’m so excited for you all to tune in and learn some simple but life-changing ways to feel balanced, connected, and empowered in your own health journey.

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:56 How "The Hormone Shift" Began
- 06:05 Why Studying Your Body Matters
- 07:55 How Hormones Shape Every Part of Life
- 09:56 Key Signs of Hormone Imbalance
- 12:44 Getting Doctors to Support Preventative Care
- 14:45 What Is Adrenal Fatigue?
- 19:04 How Cortisol Affects Women & Men’s Health
- 21:27 Foods to Balance Hormones and Cortisol
- 23:12 The Truth About Birth Control
- 29:37 Why Period Pains Shouldn’t Be the Norm
- 32:16 Understanding PCOS
- 35:17 Holistic Approaches to Managing PCOS
- 38:12 Helping Teens Manage Hormonal Changes
- 40:40 Hormone Hell
- 47:32 Finding Clarity and Balance Through Alignment
- 54:55 Influence of Hormones on Relationships
- 57:13 Why Men Should Care About Their Hormones
- 1:02:09 30 Days Hormone Reset
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5 November 2024, 7:14 am
23 minutes 39 seconds

Is The Healthcare System Failing You? Why Taking Medicine Isn’t Always The Best Solution and How Holistic Medicine Can Improve Your Health
Can we trust the healthcare system?

In this solo episode, I’m getting real about something I think a lot of us feel—how modern medicine sometimes leaves us disconnected from our bodies, relying on quick fixes and pills that don’t always get to the heart of things. I’ll be sharing my own journey, from working as a dietitian to exploring Ayurveda and holistic healing, and how I finally found a way to trust my body and really listen to what it needs.

This isn’t about blaming doctors; it’s about us learning to reconnect and feel in control of our own health. So, let’s sit down together and dive into these beautiful, age-old practices that help us feel more balanced and truly cared for. We deserve to love and nurture our bodies, and I can’t wait to share how we can start doing that!

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:00 Misinformation in Modern Healthcare
- 06:09 Profit over People
- 09:31 Overprescription and overmedication
- 13:22 The Problem with Standardized Health Metrics
- 15:46 The History of Harmful Medications
- 18:56 Questioning the Safety of Medications
- 21:24 There is Always a Way and Another Option
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29 October 2024, 7:00 am
47 minutes 15 seconds

Camilla Marcus: The Crisis of the Food System - The Impact on Female Health and Why Sustainable Practices Matter
Can the future of food be both delicious and sustainable?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I chat with Camila Marcus, an inspiring chef, restaurateur, and sustainability advocate. Known for her pioneering work in promoting ethical dining, Camila shares her journey from growing up in Los Angeles to creating a more sustainable future for the food industry.

We explore the concept of regenerative farming, how restaurants can drive environmental change, and practical ways to contribute to a healthier planet. Camila’s wisdom on balancing innovation, responsibility, and profitability offers a fresh perspective on the future of food.

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:38 What is regenerative farming?
- 04:58 The language of food
- 09:06 Why farmers choose monocropping
- 11:17 “Lab food never solved any problems…”
- 14:17 Intellectual property rights in the food industry
- 16:10 Sustainability vs. trends in food
- 18:56 How to get started with regenerative living
- 25:17 Misconceptions about healthy eating
- 27:29 Starting a farm at home
- 34:26 Balancing motherhood and career with four kids
- 37:14 Camila’s IVF journey
- 41:59 The importance of community
- 44:28 Why we need to talk about IVF more
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22 October 2024, 7:04 am
35 minutes 46 seconds

Do You Want Healthy Hair? Ayurvedic Tips for Hair Loss & How to Identify Your Hair Type
We all dream of ‘good hair days,’ but what if the secret isn’t just in the products?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re talking all about the frustrating struggle with hair health, from breakage to thinning, and everything in between. I’m diving into my personal journey of dealing with post-COVID hair loss, how it totally knocked my confidence, and what I did to turn it around. Spoiler: it took way more than just a new shampoo!

We’ll chat about the holistic and Ayurvedic methods that have made a real difference in my hair’s strength and growth—and yes, I’ll be sharing all the practical tips that worked for me. From scalp massages to gut health, and even the crazy impact of stress on our hair, we’re covering it all.

So, if you’re ready to figure out how to get your healthiest, strongest hair yet (without breaking the bank or pulling your hair out—literally), grab your favorite snack, get comfy, and let’s dive in together. Because you deserve to love your hair, and we’re here to make that happen!

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:17 Good hair is a result of good health
- 05:25 Three types of hair according to Ayurveda
- 08:16 Embracing your natural hair type
- 11:04 How external care transforms hair health
- 12:32 Benefits of using hair oils
- 14:35 Hair oiling tips
- 16:24 Do a scalp massage
- 17:25 Derma roller for hair loss
- 18:28 More practical tips to protect your hair
- 21:57 How food & your diet affects your hair
- 28:53 Stress and hair loss
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15 October 2024, 7:00 am
1 hour 15 minutes

Thais Gibson: How Attachment Styles Control Your Love Life and How to Reprogram It
What if your childhood experiences shaped your relationships more than you ever realized?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Thais Gibson, an expert in attachment theory, who reveals how our subconscious rules for love shape every connection we form. Thais breaks down how these attachment styles influence not just romantic relationships but also our friendships, family dynamics, and most importantly, our relationship with ourselves.

Thais and I dive deep into the roots of attachment theory, exploring how core wounds from our past can keep us stuck in unhealthy patterns—and more importantly, how we can heal and reprogram these wounds. With her insights and actionable strategies, Thais explains how anyone can shift from an insecure attachment style to a secure, thriving connection.

We also discuss the transformative power of understanding your own needs, setting healthy boundaries, and learning how to cultivate emotional regulation for deeper, more fulfilling relationships. This episode will leave you inspired to change the way you approach love and connection.

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:27 What is Attachment Theory?
- 07:38 Identifying your core wounds
- 13:16 Reprogramming emotional triggers
- 17:27 How past emotional scars shape present reactions
- 20:55 Why do you keep dating the same type?
- 23:37 Heal yourself first
- 26:52 Learn what your needs are in a relationship
- 28:52 Communicate your needs vulnerability and transparently
- 31:34 Have healthy boundaries
- 32:23 Why do you find secure people boring?
- 35:23 The six stages of relationships
- 37:13 Are you hooked on the drama or the person?
- 40:40 The difference between sacrifice and compromise
- 43:45 Being in a relationship with a dismissive avoidant person
- 46:13 Enmeshment
- 52:04 Can you be a mix of attachment styles?
- 54:41 When anxious meets avoidant
- 57:17 What are your non-negotiables?
- 59:51 What are your standards or needs?
- 1:01:19 How do you actually feel when you’re around someone?
- 1:04:16 Three questions to ask your partner
- 1:09:24 Thais’ other books
- 1:10:48 Know more about Thais
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8 October 2024, 8:13 am
30 minutes 31 seconds

How To Stop Caring About What Others Think, People Pleasing and Overthinking
Why do we care so much about what other people think?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re having an honest chat about that constant need for approval and why it's so exhausting! I’m diving into my own journey of always worrying about others’ opinions and how I finally learned to let that go (well, mostly… still working on it!). We’ll talk about the moments when I felt like a total stranger in my own life because I was living for everyone else instead of just being myself.

We’ll get into the nitty-gritty of why we feel this way, how to start letting go, and what it actually means to show up as the most authentic version of you. And yes, I’ll be sharing some practical tips and little exercises that have helped me stop overthinking and just be ME.

So, if you’re ready to have a heart-to-heart about living life on your own terms, grab a cup of tea, get cozy, and let’s figure this out together. You deserve to be loved for who you really are, and this episode is all about helping you see that!

What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:40 Let’s start with an affirmation
- 01:23 Are you living in your own life?
- 03:47 Embracing how we’re always changing
- 05:22 Focus on being in the present
- 06:21 The danger of losing yourself to fit in
- 09:28 Approval addiction
- 09:40 Signs that you care too much about what others think
- 13:58 Ask yourself this when you start worrying about what others think
- 17:13 The real reason we’re obsessed with being liked
- 20:00 Get to know yourself
- 22:03 Identify your purpose and value in life
- 23:30 Setting boundaries
- 24:49 Practice perspective
- 25:45 Sit in that discomfort of not being liked
- 26:36 Finding freedom in being yourself
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1 October 2024, 7:30 am
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