Did you know that you might be attracting crappy people because of your childhood trauma? How about that gender, birth order, & trauma of any kind affects your dating now? Dr. Ellen Honsa, a licensed psychologist and the brilliant mind behind Priority Mental Health is here to help us delve deep into the ways our early experiences shape our dating dynamics today.

Dr. Honsa sheds light on the intricate connections between childhood traumas and adult relationship patterns - how past wounds can linger in our lives, affecting our self-esteem, mood, sleep, and physical health. Ever wondered why you react strongly to little  actions by your partner? Dr. Honsa speaks to the concept of triggers and offers effective communication strategies for navigating relationship challenges.
Whether you're grappling with feelings of guilt from a distant parent-child relationship or questioning your dating patterns, this episode will resonate with you! Let’s foster better relationships and reactions - SLAY!

My "Call Syd" segment this week  tackles a listener's dilemma of a fiancé’s infidelity + the guilt we carry when our parent is distant - Dr. Ellen offers empathetic guidance and a fresh perspective.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE WELL SAID CREW ❤️I hope you love this week’s episode!

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Michelle Young is on well said!!!!! Known for her role on "The Bachelorette" (season 18 & 25) and her inspiring work in the nonprofit sector. A Minnesota native, Michelle opens up about her journey from teaching to gaining an online presence and appearing on reality TV - The reality of life and friendships evolving amidst fame and opportunity, & the challenges/rewards of navigating change.

Michelle highlights the importance of genuine connections and shifting friendships as we grow. We dive into the complexities of mental health, identity, and being in the public eye, discussing the pressures of perception and the impact of social media scrutiny! ALL of the highs and lows of fame & how to stay true to yourself.

We tackle a listener's dilemma on supporting a friend caught in a challenging situationship on this week’s CALL SYD segment. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with wisdom, authenticity, and using a platform for GOOD - Thank you for sharing with us Michelle! FOLLOW MICHELLE: Michelle Young (@michelleyoung) • Instagram photos and videos
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WELL SAID X HUMAN TOO, round 2!! In this episode, we're diving deep into some real-life, family dilemmas and empowering conversations. From navigating the waters of a new city to handling family drama and wedding planning woes, we are jumping around to hear Catherine's story on choosing family AND help our CALL SYD advice needs. Here's the lowdown on our conversation:

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👧🏻‍👦🏻  Choosing Your Family: Our main topic of discussion revolves around the importance of choosing your family. How do you set boundaries? How do I let go? How do I prioritize how I feel? How do I not feel guilty? Do I need to feel obligated because they are my family?

🏙️ Finding Your Place: Moving to a new city can be daunting - Catherine gets it, as she is off for another move across the country. MN is not her how, but it has been for years & I want you to feel empowered in this conversation to explore starting life outside of your hometown.  From finding the perfect neighborhood to building new connections, we've got practical tips to help you feel right at home in a new place with new people. AND YES - HOW YOU FIND FRIENDS!
💍Wedding Guest Drama: We're spilling the tea on wedding planning and family dynamics, addressing a CALL SYD listener's dilemma with her MIL. Learn how to set boundaries and maintain your sanity while planning the big day, all while keeping the peace with your in-laws.

Catherine is basically a sister to me now so get used to her bopping in hopefully! ALSO!! LISTEN TO ME ON HUMAN TOO: HERE  !!!!

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Today, we're joined by Catherine Nebs from the Human Too podcast for Part 1 of a heartfelt chat about grief. This episode surprised us—it's not just heavy; it's full of beautiful moments and lessons. It is all about embracing the journey.

We dive into the signs we've received from our loved ones who've passed, guiding us and letting us know they're still with us. Catherine shares touching stories, like how her late dad influenced her recent move and even helped with a friend's baby gender reveal. Through it all, Catherine reminds us that life's tough, but forgiving ourselves and others and cherishing our loved ones now are key. Join us as we explore grief, find comfort in signs, and learn to embrace the beauty in life's challenges.

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What should adult friendships look & feel like?? Join me and my lifelong BFF and sister, Taylor, for an insightful discussion on navigating adult friendships. In this sistercast, we delve into what healthy adult friendships should entail and shed light on common pitfalls we've encountered along the way. From drama and one-sided relationships to communication breakdowns, we tackle it all.

Each week, we answer real-life listener questions - CALL SYD, addressing pressing friendship dilemmas such as navigating cohabitation boundaries, managing tensions in a situationship with a BFF, and building meaningful connections as friends move away. Drawing from our own experiences and lessons learned, we provide practical advice and insights to help you navigate the complexities of adult friendships. From identifying toxic relationships to fostering meaningful connections, we share strategies for nurturing healthy friendships that enrich your life.

Tune in to discover how to evaluate the worth of a friendship, overcome guilt associated with outgrowing friends, and cultivate authentic connections in your adult years.Remember, your peace should always come first. True friends uplift and support you, and it's worth investing in relationships that bring positivity and fulfillment. 🤍 Don't miss out on this enlightening episode!

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This episode is moving - a story about resilience after a miscarriage & knowing how to get back on your feet and what to do when society doesn’t talk about it. Lala said - “OK society, I’ll vlog my story then.”

Perspective & finding your way - the themes of this amazing, super fun & super deep episode with Lala Montero - a friend & fellow creator. Key words that come to mind are: mindset, healing, shifting your attitude, resilience, transformation, & listening to your body, in today's episode. With so much outlook, comes challenges that taught Lala HUGE life lessons.

No one pictures that when it is “time” to have babies, that is going to be hard. Why is it so easy for everyone else?
No one pictures losing their job and not knowing what to do. What do I do now?
No one pictures having underlying health issues that cause creating a life to be difficult. I had no idea I was sick?
No one pictures themselves having to face their mental battles AFTER healing their physical body. I don't want to look in the mirror.

I cannot wait for you to hear this amazing episode - P.S. we have a TON of laughs in today’s episode, too! Don’t mind our vinegar water LOL. Life is all about the downs and the ups - and how to navigate. CALL SYD is a call in about a BOYYYYYY who ghosts a few days….Just to let her know he wasn't ghosting. LMK what you think!

Warning: This episode mentions miscarriage (no details are shared) - please be mindful of where you are at in life right now & find this episode at another time if you are not ready!

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What happens when a trip changes the trajectory of what you can eat & drink for the rest of your life? Meet Megan Sheley - an incredibly talented recipe builder & creator! She is a MN native (like me) and chats with me about what happened when 2.5 years of an undiagnosed disease took her down and left her with no hope, until turning to a naturopathic doctor that nearly healed her. Why does the US normalize feeling sick??
 
All while being sick, she went from working a 9-5 behind a computer, to taking a leap of faith & diving headfirst into making a passion her full-time work at 28- making recipes & living all over the country in a van. But HOW? How did she get the courage to jump? How did risks become FULFILLING vs. horrifying? Change is growth. 
Job change. Friend change. Lifestyle change = Confidence shifts. 

Megan is the kindest soul & an amazing cook - I AM OBSSED with her recipes.
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Dr. Jolene Brighten is back on the podcast!!!!!! She is a genius in all things periods, birth control, hormones, PMS, PCOS, endocrine disrupters, and more. Dr. Brighten, the author of "Is this Normal?" & "Beyond the Pill", answers as many write-in questions as we could possibly get to, like:

• How should I prepare to get off birth control?
• What natural BC options does she recommend?
• What periods are "normal"?
• How do I improve mood swings? PCOS?
• What hormone disrupters do we need to pay attention to?
• Transparently.. IS THIS NORMAL??

CALL SYD Advice write-in's this week include: irregular periods, losing your period, & 2 years post birth control with no regulation. We are so lucky to have access to such an expert. Your next step?? BUY HER BOOKS. They changed my life & allowed me to get off BC, listen to my body, & use my OURA ring to regulate instead.

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We are idealizing this IT GIRL energy… but what does that even mean? Does an IT girl even exist? Social media will tell us YES, but truth is… we all just need a little less living in the past or future, to build that same confidence. An IT girl looks a little different by our definition.

3 things that bring our confidence down:

1. Living in the past
2. Living in the future
3. Living in fear

This podcast is aimed to get you setup for success in your confidence. What does confidence look like to us? How do I start to gain confidence? What are we still working on? WE LOVE A GIRL BOSS POD WITH MY SISTER.

3 CALL SYD advices segments that you’ll want to be in on 🫶🏼 - boyfriend friend group drama, a guy that keeps flaking, & IT GIRL ENERGY.

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Dr. Jim Lavalle joins well said this week - an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, and expert and educator in integrative and precision health. Bottom line... He is a smart guy!

But what the heck is metabolic code? Why do I feel like I have brain fog? Why do we need to sleep more & energy-drink LESS? Why do we need to change the way we train as we age? How can we work WITH our hormones and improve our health? How do we prioritize all the information that is out there? Jim clarifies the HOW on all of this + optimizing our health, living longer, and what we SHOULD be focusing on in a world full of misinformation. I was able to get my bloodwork done with MIORA & I learned so much about my metabolic code - Why I should focus on this NOW so that I can live better later on.

Can pushing too hard in a workout & recovery so much less can actually AGE YOU. I was about to take away TANGIBLE change in my lifestyle so that I can FEEL better and do better for my body - for the long run. I hope you love this episode & learn a few things to help your body feel BETTER. <3

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