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I have had the incredible pleasure to speak with Amber Martin Smith, a psychotherapist, author, and powerful voice of resilience whose wisdom comes from lived experience, not just a textbook. Amber knows inherited wounds, the "good girl" conditioning that teaches women to disappear, and relationships that cost us ourselves, because she has walked through them personally and now guides others through them professionally. Having sat on both sides of the therapy room, she blends her own story with a clinician's insight and a deep tenderness for anyone still finding their way back to themselves. Her upcoming book, The Long Journey Home, will be available soon on Amazon.

My goal in this episode is to destigmatize Alzheimer's and dementia and ask all of us to lead with kindness. These are diseases of the brain, not mental illnesses, and those living with them deserve dignity, not shame. Patients and caregivers also need real mental health support. I'm joined by Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh, President and CEO o @ CaringKind, who has dedicated nearly 25 years to families facing this disease. We discuss what caregivers carry, the community behind them, ways to lower your risk, and why early intervention matters. Walk with us Saturday, October 17th 2026, at the CaringKind Alzheimer's Walk and Brain Health Day in Central Park. Sign up at wearecaringkind.org or call the free Helpline at (646) 744-2900. And be kind to someone caring for a loved one. It matters more than you know.

Meet Kathy DiMario** Award-winning author, speaker & educator passionate about kids' mental health. She co-authored What Kind of Dog Am I? with her daughter Kelly - praised by Lin-Manuel Miranda! Inspired by her rescue dog Posha, the book teaches kids self-worth and has reached 20,000+ students in 200+ schools. Kathy even turned Posha into a custom Tonie for screen-free storytelling. #ChildrensBooks #SelfWorth #ScreenFreeLearning #RescueDog #WhatKindOfDogAmI

Julia Haart is back! I’m thrilled to catch up with her for round two — Netflix star of My Unorthodox Life, former CEO of La Perla and Elite World, author of Brazen, and now founder of Body By Julia. She doesn’t hold back. We talk about what freedom actually costs, the panic attacks she used to live with, and how she’s building a life — and a brand — where comfort doesn’t require pain. As she puts it: “I’ve spent ONE THIRD of my new life fighting for my freedom.” “Support shouldn’t come with pain.” “Just because you’ve accepted pain as normal doesn’t make it normal.” “I create my own reality.

On this week episode of the Coming from the hard podcast, Host, Helene Beck, is joined by Devin Denofa.

I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Ellen Vora to the podcast! Her holistic approach to healing deeply resonates with my own journey through vertigo. As a psychiatrist with a B.A. from Yale and an M.D. from Columbia, Dr. Vora passionately navigates the complexities of mental health treatment. She highlights how conventional methods can often lead to a cycle of multiple prescriptions, stressing the importance of addressing root causes rather than merely managing symptoms. As the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and Season of the Witch, she shares her personal experiences, including transformative moments in Bali that inspired her advocacy for a functional medicine approach that considers the whole person. Specializing in depression, anxiety, insomnia, and women’s mental health, Dr. Vora combines her board-certified psychiatric training with insights from integrative and functional medicine, along with her unique backgrounds as an acupuncturist and yoga teacher. Tune in for enlightening discussions designed to empower you on your mental health journey!

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and mentor—**Dr. Robert Melillo**, PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, Professor, Researcher, 8x Best Selling Author, and Co-Founder of @BrainBalanceCenters and the #MelilloMethod. We explore my personal six-year journey with vertigo and what it taught me about the brain's remarkable ability to heal. We dive deep into how the cerebellum works to restore balance and why understanding neuroplasticity changes everything about recovery. But here's the harder truth: **Your brain isn't fixed—it's constantly changing.** Even when symptoms improve, it doesn't always mean the journey is over. Dr. Melillo breaks down why "better" doesn't always mean "fully fixed," and how to navigate the complex reality of neurological recovery. Through neuroplasticity, we discover that the brain can adapt, recalibrate, and recover—but also that balance can still shift over time. If you've struggled with vertigo, dizziness, or any condition that left you doubting your own stability, this conversation offers both scientific insight and real hope about what recovery can actually look like. **In this episode:** - How the cerebellum controls balance and what goes wrong with vertigo - The science of neuroplasticity and brain recovery - Why "symptom improvement" isn't the full story - Living with long-term recovery and accepting change - Dr. Melillo's approach to restoring neurological function **A personal thank you to Dr. Melillo for being the beacon of light I was longing to find in my six-year journey with vertigo. There are moments you can—and will—gain back your life. I did it twice. So can you.* HB

On this week’s episode of the Coming From The Heart podcast, host Helene Beck interviews Haley Moss.

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Andrea Donsky is here! An incredible nutritionist and menopause expert with over 25 years in health and wellness, Andrea has an amazing new book, Nourishing Menopause. This book serves as a  vital resource that  empowers women to understand and advocate for themselves, reminding them they are not alone. We discuss the true meaning of the title: “I see you, I hear you, and and I'm here to embrace you with a big hug!"As co-founder of WeAreMorphous.com, she helps women reimagine menopause through education and support. Andrea also hosts the podcast Menopause Reimagined and engages with over 350,000 followers on TikTok. A published researcher, she is committed to transforming the conversation around menopause.In our chat, we delve into her personal journey through menopause, exploring how her experiences deepen her understanding and compassion for others.

Ashley Davis is here! We discuss her career as a political strategist, global keynote speaker, best-selling author, and trusted advisor known for her insights on national security, foreign policy, and U.S. politics. She frequently appears on networks like CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC, and contributes to the Practically Political podcast. We explore the inspiration for her debut book, Power Pivot: With Grit, Grace, and Growth, published in April 2026, including how she chose the title and why it became a bestseller through her “Power Pivot” framework—Intentional Planning, Intentional Purpose, and Intentional Change. Additionally, we touch on her background at Westminster College and Georgetown University, the challenges of motherhood and work-life balance, and her pivotal decision during the September 11 attacks when she chose to stay and support the White House response. We also discuss her love for SoulCycle and what she enjoys doing for fun.

This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with “Helene Godin” , the founder of **By The Way Bakery**. After 22 years as an intellectual property and media attorney, she took the leap into baking. We discussed her journey from law school to working at NBC and Bloomberg, Reader’s Digest, and Audible.Com (http://audible.com/), and how those experiences shaped her problem-solving skills. Helene opened her first bakery in Hastings-on-Hudson in 2011, and now has two locations in New York City and one in Greenwich, Connecticut.  Her gluten-free and dairy-free treats are available in over 100 Whole Foods and 440 Sprouts Farmers Markets across the country. Helene's mission is to connect with the community and spread joy and happiness through delicious gluten-free options. We also touched on her love for notecards, the joy of unsolicited book reports, and her gratitude for her 85 employees and supportive husband.

On this weeks episode of the podcast, Helene Beck speaks with Jesse Robertson.

Dr. Robert Melillo returns to discuss his work as a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, professor, and eight-time best-selling author of *Disconnected Kids*. He co-founded Brain Balance Centers and the #MelilloMethod. We also explore his daughter Ellis's podcast, *The Write Brain Podcast*, and their viral video on non-verbal autism. Dr. Melillo expresses his passion for supporting children and families affected by non-verbal autism, emphasizing the struggle of being intelligent yet unable to communicate. This conversation highlights the importance of connection over intelligence. We discuss how neurodivergent individuals, including artists, often face learning difficulties and mental health challenges due to brain mechanisms. Dr. Melillo reflects on his childhood curiosity and a meaningful conversation with his father about making a mark in the world, which has guided his journey in transforming lives.

Carrie Scharbo, creator of *The Broad Agenda*, joins me to discuss her platform focused on fostering clarity and meaningful dialogue in today’s chaotic news cycle. She shares her journey from network television to entrepreneurship, revealing how she navigated mental health challenges and embraced the best parts of her life. We also touch on her lighter side, including her love for being silly, her stylish black glasses, and Taylor Swift.  As an Emmy Award-winning anchor turned entrepreneur, Carrie co-founded *Case-mate* and *William Grace*, addressing needs in technology and equestrian sectors. Through her consulting firm, **Scharbo & Co.**, she helps executives and entrepreneurs boost their visibility. Carrie graduated from **Stetson University** in 1995 with a BA in Psychology and minors in Business Law and Women and Gender Studies. She also serves on the Women’s Board of the Grainger Joffrey Ballet and volunteers with the Lake Forest Infant Welfare Society.