Mentally A Badass

In this powerful and honest conversation, Laura Walton shares her experience with grief after losing her father to suicide and later a close friend. While both losses shaped her, it was the passing of her friend that hit especially hard and stirred a deeper emotional reckoning.

We talk about how grief can feel different depending on the relationship, how she processed it all, and how being raised to stay silent about mental health left her without the tools to cope—until now.

Laura is on a mission to speak the things she was once taught to hide, and this episode is a testament to what happens when we finally say the hard things out loud.

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https://www.griefonpurpose.com/

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What happens when you realize the thing you’ve been chasing… isn’t actually what you want? 

In this episode, I sit down with Catherine Crestani to talk about the quiet, powerful moments of self-awareness that shaped her journey. From building a company to prove people wrong, to realizing she no longer wants to spend her energy that way — Catherine shares what it looks like to let go of ego, expectations, and outside validation. 

We also dive into: 

• The sting of being told she was “too young to lead” — and how that planted doubt
• Burning out from chasing success that wasn’t actually hers
• Learning to choose what’s worth her time and peace
• The underestimated power of everyday kindness

This is a conversation about unlearning, protecting your energy, and leading with intention — even when no one’s watching.

Check out Catherine:

https://hello-b14.mvt.so/

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Ever felt like you were doing everything “right,” but still felt off? Ashley Krooks joins us to share how burnout forced her to re-evaluate her definition of success. We talk about the difference between looking successful and feeling satisfied—and how she’s working to build a more grounded, peaceful life.

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https://www.instagram.com/ohtheplacesashgoes

https://ohtheplacesashgoes.com/body-scan/

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with therapist and addiction survivor Blake Hunt to discuss his personal journey with alcohol and how it led him to help others through mental health work. We dive deep into the mental health crisis facing our society—touching on everything from the fentanyl epidemic to borderline personality disorder (BPD), and how caregiver attachment plays a role in long-term emotional health. Blake offers raw insights, professional perspective, and real hope for anyone struggling—or supporting someone who is.

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https://www.blakehuntrecovery.com/ 

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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Martin to talk about something so many silently face—depression. Mike opens up about his mental health journey and how reconnecting with the natural world became a key part of his healing process. From quiet walks in the woods to immersing himself in wild landscapes, he shares how nature offers more than beauty—it offers clarity, peace, and resilience. If you’ve ever felt lost or overwhelmed, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

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https://projectmindfullyoutdoors.co/

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In this deeply powerful and vulnerable episode, meditation coach Sara Thornhill shares her personal journey of survival, healing, and transformation. From surviving a brutal gang rape to navigating two divorces, Sara opens up about how she rebuilt her life and now dedicates her work to helping fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals heal from trauma. Through meditation, embodiment, and inner work, Sara guides others to reconnect with their worth and revive the innate power that was always theirs. This conversation is a testament to resilience, authenticity, and the power of reclaiming your story.

Learn more about Sara

https://www.sarathornhill.com/

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Amy Vincze to explore the lasting impact of childhood trauma and how it can silently shape our adult lives—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Amy shares her personal journey and introduces us to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping, a unique and accessible healing tool that helps release deep-rooted pain and promote emotional balance. Whether you're new to tapping or curious about the connection between past trauma and present-day struggles, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and real tools for healing.

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https://soarwithtapping.com/podcast-special/

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Paul Davis ran away from home, lived in his car, and spent over two decades caught in a spiral of addiction, self-destruction, and heartbreak. In this raw conversation, he opens up about the moment he hit rock bottom, the pain of broken relationships, and the life-changing turning point that brought him to his knees—and ultimately to healing.

We talk about:

• His troubled childhood and why he ran away
• What it was really like living in his car and barely surviving
• The beginning of his addiction and the 23-year path of destruction
• How love, loss, and grief shaped his journey
• The impact his wife’s battle with breast cancer had on his sobriety
• The moment God dramatically entered his life
• What he’d say to anyone currently in the middle of their own storm

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In this episode, I sit down with Katie Turner—an advocate for deep feeling and self-awareness—to talk about what it really means to be a sensitive human in a loud, often dismissive world. We unpack the differences between traditional therapy and spiritual alternatives, share personal insights on navigating mental health in both the U.S. and Canada, and get real about the damaging effects of toxic positivity. If you've ever felt "too much" or questioned what healing is supposed to look like, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about Katie:

https://katieturnerpsychology.com/

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