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• "I Didn't Know I Felt That Way Until I Wrote It Down" Elyse Myers on Healing Through Storytelling

  Elyse Myers is a writer, musician, viral sensationmother, and the person who turned her most anxious, "too much" bits into art. She shares about the beautiful mess of creativity, neurodivergence, and the quiet revolution of simply being herself. In this episode, Elyse shares: The moment she realized she was living someone else's life + quit. Walking away from the career, the platform, and the version of "success" that didn't fit. Why telling the story you need is an act of rebellion. How she protects her nervous system +stays open without staying exposed. When creativity becomes your whole identity + how she took it back. Life with anxiety, autism, and "big feelings" + why she stopped fighting them. How That's A Great Question was built off one line + why every chapter is unapologetically unedited. The New York hotel notebook: when nothing made sense…until it suddenly did. Why she stopped trying to "fix" herself + chose to feel, messy and real. Curiosity over certainty. Questions over answers. Belonging over perfection. Follow Elyse Myers here. Check out Elyse's book That's A Great Question  Book Reccomendation: Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott + The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

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• Why 73% of Divorces Are Filed by Women +: Why Social Media is Causing Divorce with James Sexton (Divorce Attorney)

  What if the best way to understand marriage is to talk to the person who sees it fall apart every day? In this episode, Danielle sits down with James Sexton, a high-stakes divorce attorney, bestselling author, and the man clients describe as "the sociopath you want on your side." After 25 years and thousands of cases, Sexton has witnessed love at its breaking point + is sharing the unfiltered lessons that most couples never learn until it's too late. From prenups to cheating, social media to second marriages, he reveals what really destroys relationships—and what actually keeps them alive. This conversation goes way beyond the courtroom; into love, fragility, human complexity, and why marriage is both the riskiest and most rewarding gamble you'll ever take. James Sexton shares: The biggest mistakes that lead to divorce (and how to avoid them) Why 73% of divorces are initiated by women + what that really means The shocking truths about love, sex, cheating, and forgiveness he's seen firsthand Why your spouse's social media feed might be the biggest threat to your marriage What "high conflict" divorce really looks like (and why most divorces aren't that) How money complicates marriage  The simple but overlooked practice that could save your relationship Why every marriage ends in either death or divorce What second marriages teach us about doing it right the first time Why James believes love isn't permanent…it's on loan Follow James Sexton on Instagram: @nycdivorcelawyer Explore his book How to Stay in Love  Check out Trusted Prenup Book Rec:  All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr + Unworld by  Jason Green

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• The Greatest Lie Women Were Ever Told About Sex: with Cindy Eckert

  What happens when a woman refuses to take no for an answer—from the FDA, from society, from stigma? In this episode, Danielle + Cindy Eckert, the billion-dollar entrepreneur and founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, who fought the U.S. government to bring the first FDA-approved drug for women's sexual desire to market. Together, they unpack how women's health, equality, and pleasure became a battleground and why the future of feminism might start in your doctor's office. Cindy shares: The "lightning bolt" moment she realized women's desire is rooted in brain chemistry, not emotion How Viagra was approved in 6 months while her drug took 6 years + what that says about systemic bias The truth about medical gaslighting and why women are still understudied and undervalued in healthcare Why she bought back her billion-dollar company to finish what she started How to know when your idea is worth fighting for (and when to walk away) The power of curiosity, candor, and crying in business Her advice for women who want impact, not just success The childhood disruption that made her fearless and independent Why women deserve pleasure, not permission Follow Cindy on Instagram @cindypinkceoBook recommendation: The Five Temptations of a CEO by Patrick Lencioni Learn more about her mission and work at The Pink Ceiling and Sprout Pharmaceuticals Disclaimer for ADDYI: ADDYI is for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive (low) sexual desire disorder who have not had problems with low sexual desire in the past, and who have low sexual desire no matter the type of sexual activity, the situation or the sexual partner. The low sexual desire is troubling to them and is not due to a medical or mental health problem, problems in the relationship or medicine or other drug use. ADDYI is not for use in men or to enhance sexual performance. Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is increased if you drink 1-2 standard alcoholic drinks close in time to your ADDYI dose. Wait at least 2 hours after drinking before taking ADDYI at bedtime. Your risk of severe low blood pressure and fainting is also increased if you take certain prescription, over the counter or herbal medications, or have liver problems. Low blood pressure and fainting can happen when you take ADDYI even if you don't drink alcohol or take other medicines. Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in ADDYI. Allergic reactions may include hives, itching or trouble breathing. Sleepiness, sometimes serious, can occur. Common side effects include dizziness, nausea, tiredness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and dry mouth. See full PI and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning at addyi.com/pi or call 844-PINK-PILL.

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• Cancelled: The Dark Side of Wellness Culture with Lee Tilghman (Lee From America) and Leigh Stein

  What really happens when the internet turns on you + you're CANCELED? Danielle sits down with Lee Tilghman (aka @LeeFromAmerica), once one of Instagram's first and biggest wellness influencers and now the author of the new memoir If You Don't Like This, I'll Die. Joining her is bestselling author and internet expert Leigh Stein, whose satire Self Care eerily mirrored Lee's real-life unraveling before they had ever met. Together, they unpack the rise, fall, and reinvention of Lee—and what their stories reveal about cancellation, consumerism, feminism, and the cost of turning your life into a brand. Lee and Leigh share: The rise and fall of @LeeFromAmerica + the truth behind her "cancellation" Why women often cancel women (and what that says about power, belonging, and feminism) How influencer culture shifted from smoothies and self-care to social justice and "performative activism" The hidden costs of turning your personal life into a brand The cycle of consumerism, outrage, and burnout that traps us online The role of mob mentality and snark communities in shaping influencer culture Why wellness can be both a lifeline and a lie + how to find balance offline The loneliness of influencer fame, and why it can feel so isolating at the top Why Gen Z still dreams of influencing despite burnout and backlash What it really takes to walk away, reinvent yourself, and reclaim your identity Follow Lee Tilghman on Instagram @leefromamerica  Grab a copy of If You Don't Like This, I'll Die Book Rec: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Follow Leigh Stein @leighstein Grab a copy of Self Care Book Rec: The Situation and The Story by Vivian Gornick

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• Fighting Imposter Syndrome: Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin

  Do you have imposter syndrome? You're not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of Question Everything, she reveals: The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome Is there a link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism? How your upbringing shapes those feelings of self-doubt Are women especially vulnerable to imposter syndrome? Her personal experience battling imposter syndrome—even on the Today Show The two main cycles of imposter syndrome: overwork and self-sabotage How it impacts our personal lives and relationships Why marginalized groups are hit the hardest Simple steps to start loving yourself through it all Follow Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin here Check out her latest book here Book Rec: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins

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