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Your Body Is Talking—Here’s How to Listen: Somatic Therapy + Internal Family Systems with Molly Bienstock (117)

There are so many different types of therapy—and finding the right one for you can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Holly, Kelly, and Emma are joined by somatic therapist, educator, and embodiment guide Molly Bienstock for...

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April 30, 2025

Your Body Is Talking—Here’s How to Listen: Somatic Therapy + Internal Family Systems with Molly Bienstock (117)

There are so many different types of therapy—and finding the right one for you can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Holly, Kelly, and Emma are joined by somatic therapist, educator, and embodiment guide Molly Bienstock for...
March 26, 2025

Beyond the Childfree Debate (Part 2): The Truth About Care with Elissa Strauss

In this follow-up to our most popular episode on the decision to have kids or remain childfree, we expand the conversation to explore the culture, politics, and personal experience of care with award-winning journalist and au...
Feb. 26, 2025

Creative Wellness, Play, & Why the World Needs More of It (115)

What is creative wellness? How do creativity and wellness intersect, and why is this so important—especially now? In this episode of How the Wise One Grows , Holly Zajur and Kelly Eberle sit down with guest Preston Slaughter ...
Jan. 28, 2025

Surviving 2025: Emotional Go-Bags, Evolving Together, and Finding Joy in Challenging Times (114)

In this episode, Kelly and I get real about what it means to navigate the wild ride that is 2025. We dive into the tools, practices, and mindset shifts tucked into our "emotional go-bags"—the essentials we lean on to make it ...
Dec. 26, 2024

How to Reflect & Intention Set: Creative and Compassionate New Year Practices with Emma & Kelly (113)

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the year with heart, humor, and a whole lot of reflection (and laughter). This episode is your reminder to pause, reflect, and celebrate the little things that make life (and growth) so spec...
Nov. 27, 2024

How to Handle Holiday Grief: Advice from a Grief Therapist (112)

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it can also bring challenges, especially for those grieving the loss of a loved one. In this episode, we are joined by grief therapist Litsa Williams to explore practical and meani...

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April 30, 2025

What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You: Somatic Therapy and Internal Fa…

What If That Lump in Your Throat Wasn’t Something to Fix? What if the lump in your throat, the butterflies in your stomach, or the clenching in your jaw aren’t problems to fix—but messages to listen to? In episode 117 of How the …

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March 27, 2025

Care Is the Glue Holding Us Together (with Elissa Strauss)

Back in our #1 most-listened episode, we explored one of life's biggest questions: Should I have kids?  with Keltie Maguire. That conversation on choosing to become a parent—or remain childfree—sparked something deeper. Beneath it w…

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Dec. 11, 2024

How to Navigate Grief During the Holidays: Advice from a Grief Therap…

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for those grieving the loss of a loved one, it can feel heavy, overwhelming, and even isolating. The traditions, social expectations, and festive atmosphere can magn…

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Soothing look into many topics on self acceptance and improvement

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Kate R. | Feb. 15, 2024