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On today’s episode, we talk with author, poet, and former psychiatric nurse Allison Sweet Grant about advocating for yourself in the healthcare system. Allison recently wrote Lump, a memoir using essays and poetry to detail her journey through breast cancer, treatment, and motherhood. She’s written for the New York Times and The Atlantic, and she’s also the author of two children’s picture books with her husband Adam Grant – Leif and the Fall, and The Gift Inside the Box.   Resources discussed on this episode include: New York Times article This Is Why Women Are Scared to Tell Their Doctors the Truth Allison’s book Lump

On this episode, we talk to conflict mediation expert Elizabeth Clemants about her organization Hidden Water, a non-profit that uses a restorative justice model to work through child sexual abuse and the conflict that results in families. She is the author of Healing Together: A Family Guide to Recovering from Sexual Harm. We are delighted to have Elizabeth back for a second time; her prior episode is #44 where she provided wonderful insights on how Type Cs can view conflict differently and build skills to engage in it. Resources discussed on today's show include Elizabeth's website, www.elizabethclemants.com⁠, and: Hidden Water Healing Circles: Hidden Water's Healing Circles provide a supportive, confidential space for individuals and families impacted by childhood sexual harm. Through restorative practices and guided peer support, participants learn skills for healing, connection, accountability, and recovery. Registration for Fall 2026 circles opens in July.  https://www.hiddenwatercircle.org/about-healing-circles Healing Together: A Family Guide to Recovering from Sexual Harm:  Healing Together is a practical guide for individuals navigating the impact of childhood sexual harm on a family system. Written for parents, siblings, partners, extended family members, and other loved ones, the book helps readers understand common responses to harm and offers concrete ways to support healing, accountability, safety, and recovery. It is equally relevant for families supporting someone who was harmed as a young person and families supporting someone who caused sexual harm and is taking responsibility.  https://www.elizabethclemants.com/ The Safe(r) Adult Training: Safe(r) Adult is a 12-week educational and skills-based training designed for all adults (regardless of contact with children) who want to become more effective, boundaried, and trustworthy influences in the lives of other adults in the interest of making our spheres of influence safer for children. Participants learn practical communication, boundary-setting, emotional regulation, and prevention skills that help create safer relationships and communities.  https://www.hiddenwatercircle.org/posts/in-the-water-a-training-for-becoming-a-safe-r-adult

On today’s episode, we talk with the renowned Dr. Andrea Matsumura about her expertise in the many sleep and menopause issues women face. Dr Matsumura created the D.R.E.A.M. Sleep Method™, DREAM standing for Daily Habits, Resting Environment, Emotions, Archetype of the Sleep Goddess, and Medical Conditions. The Sleep Goddess Archetype™ is also her creation, and with it she’s redefining how women understand and optimize their natural rhythms for better sleep and long-term health. She became certified in menopause care through The Menopause Society after seeing so many of her female patients struggle with sleep issues.  Resources discussed on this episode include: Dr. Matsumura’s website: andreamatsumuramd.com and Instagram: @drandreamatsumura Books by Mary Claire Haver, M.D.: The New Perimenopause and The New Menopause Overcoming Insomnia: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach by Jack D. Edinger and Colleen E. Carney And keep an eye out for Dr. Matsumura’s book coming out next year: When Women Stop Sleeping

In this episode, we talk to Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She shares wonderful insight on cultivating loving kindness and self compassion for Type C people. Resources discussed in this episode: www.sharonsalzberg.com Insight Meditation Society, www.dharma.org Sharon’s books Real Happiness, Real Life, Lovingkindness, and Faith

On today’s episode, we talk with Lisa Lavelle about common Type C struggles in relationships. A couples and family therapist in NYC, Lisa helps her clients navigate the unique pressures that success places on intimate relationships. She has over 25 years of experience treating individuals, families and couples including her role as the former director of training of the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Her treatment incorporates her training in the Ackerman Relational Approach and the work of Esther Perel and Terry Real.  Resources discussed on this episode include: Lisa’s website: lisalavelle.com and Instagram: @lisalavelletherapy Books by Esther Perel: Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs TED talks by Esther Perel Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real

On this episode, we talk for a second time to renowned psychologist Dr. Diana Hill about her new book, Wise Effort. She discusses the super powers of Type C and how to focus our attention on what makes us feel more alive - which will help us better develop our “genius energy.” Resources discussed on this episode include: www.drdianahill.com Wise Effort book and podcast Instagram @drdianahill The Self Compassion Daily Journal and The ACT Daily Journal

On today’s episode, we host Melissa McGovern, creator of The Sober New Yorker podcast and Instagram. Melissa found her alcohol use ramping up during mid-life and ended up with a scary health diagnosis that led her to quit drinking altogether. She decided to become a sober living coach and make it her life’s mission to help other people take back control of their lives. Many in our Type C community struggle with alcohol and substance use issues and will find Melissa’s story and guidance valuable. Resources discussed on this episode include: Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) By Laura McKowen The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks You are a Badass by Jen Sincero Website: www.thesobernewyorker.com Instagram: @thesobernewyorker Podcast: The Sober New Yorker

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Donald Robertson, psychotherapist and expert on the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. Donald has written nine books including the popular How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. His perspective can help Type C personalities learn to better manage emotions and live a more fulfilling life. Resources discussed on this episode include: Donald’s Substack newsletter - Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Website: www.donaldrobertson.name Instagram: @donaldjrobertson

This episode captures an Instagram Live conversation with breathwork expert Jon Orsini. We talk about how Type C hypervigilance and past trauma can affect breathing and the nervous system, and how we can break shallowing breathing patterns to achieve breakthroughs in our health. Resources discussed on this episode include: Instagram @jonorsiniWebsite www.jonorsini.comYoutube @jon.orsini

On today’s episode, we are delighted to host Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD., The New York Times and Amazon #1 best selling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents. Many Type C people grew up in invalidating, neglectful, or abusive environments and Dr. Gibson helps us better understand the damaging effects of emotionally immature caregivers. Resources discussed on this episode include: Dr. Gibson’s books Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Who You Were Meant to Be, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents, Disentangling from Emotionally Immature People Focusing by Eugene Gendlin, Ph.D. Fault Lines by Karl Pillemer, Ph.D. Rules of Estrangement by Joshua Coleman, Ph.D.

Today's episode features an Instagram Live conversation with time awareness and management guru Laura Vanderkam. She shares wonderful advice and strategies for how to be more intentional with time, make more time for ourselves, and ultimately make time more meaningful. Resources discussed on today's episode include: www.lauravanderkam.comInstagram @lvanderkamLaura's books Tranquility by Tuesday, The New Corner Office, Juliet's School of Possibilities, Off the Clock, I Know How She Does It, 168 Hours, What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast Playing Big by Tara Mohr

Today we talk with Kathy Washburn, fellow Type C coach. Kathy was gracious enough to participate in our book project and we present excerpts of our interview with her in this episode. Her Type C story is so powerful and relatable, from health struggles to relationship breakdowns. Resources discussed include: www.kathywashburn.net Kathy’s podcast, Investment of Self Kathy’s Substack newsletter, Sense of Peace The Type C Connection: The Behavioral Links to Cancer and Your Health by Lydia Temoshok, Ph.D.

On this episode, we talk with Mara Glatzel - coach, podcaster, and author of Needy: How to Advocate for Yourself and Claim Your Sovereignty. Mara has wonderful messages for Type Cs who struggle to define and express their needs! Resources discussed on this episode include: Mara's website maraglatzel.com and her new course The Ask, which can be found on her websiteBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by sisters Emily Nagoski PhD and Amelia Nagoski DMABrene Brown's Unlocking Us podcast episode with the Nagoski sisters (October 14, 2020)Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage by Jessie Harrold

On today’s episode, we talk with Amy Wilson, author of Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser. She co-hosts What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood, a Webby-honored parenting podcast. We talk all about Amy’s Type C tendencies - where they came from and how they manifest in her daily life.  Resources mentioned on today’s episode: Instagram @amywlsn and @whatfreshhellcast Website www.amywilson.com Personal Kanban by Jim Benson and Tonianne DeMaria Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much by Anne Wilson Schaef Needy by Mara Glatzel Wintering by Katherine May

Today’s episode is a guest hosting session we did for the wonderful Trauma Therapist podcast. We again talk with trauma specialist Dr. Christie Jackson, the founder of Evolution Trauma and Wellness on New York City. Our conversation focuses on finding purpose, accepting our importance, being open to change, and going back home when your childhood environment was unhealthy. Dr. Jackson formerly served as the Director of the PTSD Clinic at the Manhattan VA Medical Center. She has extensive training in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative disorders, and has published articles and book chapters and presented widely in the area of traumatic stress. She offers great insight into the role trauma can play in the development of Type C patterns.  Resources mentioned on today’s episode:  Dr. Jackson’s website: www.evolutiontraumawellness.com and Instagram @evolutiontrauma  Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl