The Deep Talk Podcast

The Deep Talk Podcast

Through solo and guest episodes with neighbors, friends, and experts, The Deep Talk explores the vital relationship we have to ourselves, others, and the world around us. These episodes are true "deep talks," leading with a real, raw, and authentic approach, with the goal to help you feel seen and inspired to live a life that goes deeper. Topics range from self-development and healing to dating, relationships, and more. Let's join together every Monday to connect, learn and grow, and embrace the real and messy human experience — together. Hosted by Madison Brandt.

Episodes

August 25, 2025 41 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today I am joined by my dear friend Alivia, who grew up as a dancer. She has shared with me over time the way that dance has impacted her, both positively and negatively. This video is an art piece, but it connects to some very important themes — intuition, self-love, body-image and the relationship with our body overall. For anyone who is redefining how they look in the mirror and connect to movement...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is for anyone who is going through a heartbreak, whether it is current or recent. I share a few reminders that I think will be supportive for you during this time. You're not alone—and don't forget—you are stronger than you know. I love you.


If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today I am joined by Kevin Crenshaw, Author, Mentor, & Love + Human Transformation Expert.


This episode is about learning to let go and surrender. Kevin Crenshaw shares his story of growing up and within relationships— how it always felt like his life was changing on the outside, but not the inside. It wasn't until he really learned how to surrender to life and God that he felt peace. For ...

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August 4, 2025 32 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is for anyone who's stuck in the comparison loop. Whether you're comparing to people you know or on social media, comparison can be tricky. It's hope this helps you focus on your gifts & release comparison & step into gratitude.

If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today I am joined by Anna Vatuone, writer and author of Lonely Girl, personal brand expert, and storytelling teacher.


This episode is about loneliness. Anna shares her experience with loneliness, and how it became a belief for her about herself. So much so, she wrote a book called "Lonely Girl." For anyone who is struggling with loneliness—romantically or platonically or general feelings...

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July 21, 2025 35 mins

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This episode is for anyone in a waiting season in life. Whether that's in your romantic life, career, day-to-day life....I hope this episode brings you the words you need. I share three things I've learned from waiting seasons that I think will encourage you and help you find more peace. Your life carries many seasons, and this is just one. They all matter, and you will learn from each. :)

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today I am joined by Savanna Leigh, singer and songwriter. This episode is for the person who is single and independent, yet wants a relationship. If you’re super self-aware and emotionally intelligent, yet sometimes emotionally unavailable and avoidant. You are career-driven and purpose-focused, yet you want someone to share it with. Savanna relates to your experience, and I think this episode will b...

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July 7, 2025 34 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is for anyone who wants to throw in the towel—in work, your love life, toward your dreams—WHATEVER it is. Sometimes we put in effort and it can be exhausting not seeing results. It can be tiring feeling like we just aren't where we want to be. Like we aren't skilled enough or good enough. I hope this episode gives you all the encouragement you need and reminds you why you shouldn't give u...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! For anyone who is single, dating, or in a relationship, this episode is a reminder of what you deserve. You're inherently worthy of love—good love. And sometimes we need a reminder of that.

This episode is for anyone who needs a voice of reason, a voice to relate to. As someone who has been in quite her share of relationships, I share about 8 things I think you need to hear. To know. To remember. I ho...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today I am joined by poet and best-selling author Jennae Cecilia, author of "Healing for No One But Me," "The Sun Will Rise and So Will She," amongst many others. In her new book, "Deep in My Feels," (traditionally published by Andrews McMeel), the poem, "I Met My Younger Self for Coffee," inspired over 16 million people worldwide.


This episode is about nostalgia and growing up, and befriending that y...

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June 16, 2025 33 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! If you ever have those moments where you feel weird, different, or like you're struggling and just can't get the hang of it...this is for you.


This is your reminder that NOTHING is wrong with you, and it's okay to feel a little weird sometimes. You're loved. You're enough. You're not supposed to be any different than you are. You are wonderful, quirks and all.


If you liked this episode, share on your I...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today I am joined by my friend Spencer Charlotte. This episode is about building social skills & feeling more confident in yourself in different social dynamics. If you're someone who struggles with social anxiety and/or is looking to keep becoming more confident around others, this episode is for you. Plus, we have a lot of fun talking about different social nuances and we can't wait for ...

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June 2, 2025 26 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is for anyone who feels afraid of growing up and aging. Sometimes, the pressure is really overwhelming of all the things we want to accomplish and become by a certain age.


I hope this episode validates you and calms your heart and your fears around growing up. I'm with you. And I love you. :)


If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is with my friend Chloe Lincoln and is styled as a spotlight style episode. We are getting deep and diving into what it means to be confident and love yourself, despite life’s struggles. 


If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a...

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May 19, 2025 27 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is for anyone who has outgrown a friendship or lost a friendship and is grieving that experience. Sometimes we go from friends to strangers. But sometimes, we also find strangers that become friends.


I hope this episode sits well on your heart.


If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that foll...

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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about how to step into authenticity. If you struggle with being YOU and needing external approval and acceptance for others, this episode will resonate deeply. 

What we talk about today: 

  • George’s path of posting skate videos - gaining 300k followers - the approval not being the thing that made him “happy” 
  • How to untether from societal expectations and timelines 
  • Releasing the nee...
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May 5, 2025 45 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about navigating rejection and moving into the redirection of it all. Whether you got ghosted, your had a friendship breakup, you got denied from a job, or whatever you’re feeling rejected from, this episode is going to support you in feeing better and shifting your mindset.

Today we're going to talk about:

  • The types of rejection that can happen in life
  • How rejection is a mirror ...
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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! My friend Grace is joining me today to talk about getting out of a 5 year relationship and finding herself again. I know so many people can relate! For anyone going through heartbreak, this episode is for you.


What we’re talking about today:

  • Grace’s experience going from heartbreak to healing to finding herself again
  • Grieving someone who is still around and someone you still care about 
  • Tips and words...
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April 21, 2025 38 mins

Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about the pressure to figure things out in life and the timeline we all feel to get the relationship (and marriage and kids), the 9-5 and career, along with having other areas in our lives "together" and "figured out." Let's detangle it together and move forward in PEACE.

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  • Why we will never have it figured out and that is OK
  • How to enjoy where you're at even if you don't ha...
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Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Alex True joins me to talk about failure. This topic is something we often don't want to talk about, but it's one that we all face. That's why Alex and I are here to chat about navigating it and going through it—plus ways to make fail better. :)

  • Alex's experience with "failing" in a relationship
  • My recent car accident experience & Alex's fire in his building - how to navigate hard moments bett...
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