My Inner Knowing

“If presence is the antidote to rumination, then every moment of awareness becomes an opening into healing.”

Rumination can feel heavy, circular, and unresolved. But what if presence is the key to breaking that cycle?

In this conversation, Theresa is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Nancy Yen Cosseron as Walker prepares for trial. They explore how rumination shows up in everyday life, why it can feel protective, and h...

“An intelligent person takes in the facts, but a wise person listens to themselves and finds what truly fits.”

What does it mean to be intelligent, and what does it mean to be wise? In this episode, Theresa is joined by her son Luke for a heartfelt conversation about the differences between intelligence and wisdom, and how each one shapes the way we live, learn, and relate to others.

You’ll hear Luke reflect on his time as a student,...

"You’re supported. You already have what you need in you."

What do you do when life strips away what you thought defined you? For Laura Dungan, losing her hearing as a lifelong musician forced her into a different kind of listening — one that opened doors to guidance, resilience, and a new way of holding power.

Laura is a community organizer and author whose work bridges ancient wisdom with grassroots change, planting seeds...

"I’m gonna live before I’m gone."

It’s easy to dismiss a comment or label — until it hits something tender inside. In this conversation, Walker shares what happened when someone called him a “thrill seeker” and the reactive words that tumbled out. Theresa and Walker explore the difference between reacting from an old wound and responding from an intentional place of clarity.

They discuss what it means to protect your dreams...

"We’re all little, aren’t we? Our little bitty selves looking for the experience of being seen, heard, valued, loved, appreciated."

Sibling rivalry doesn’t stay in childhood. The roles we grow up playing — the golden child, the baby, the black sheep, the caretaker — often follow us into adulthood, shaping our sense of worth and how we connect with family.

In this conversation, Walker and Theresa share their personal stories...

"We know what the human brain needs to thrive."

In Part One, Dr. Stephen Ilardi helped us understand why depression has become so common in modern life and what it means to meet it with presence and grounded hope. In Part Two, we go deeper into the practical, lifestyle-based steps that can help lift depression and protect mental health over the long haul.

Dr. Ilardi walks us through the six components of his Therapeutic Lif...

"We’re playing for keeps here."

When you sit down with Dr. Stephen Ilardi, you realize quickly this is someone who’s spent a lifetime not only studying depression, but also sitting in the room with it, teaching about it, and working to change how we understand it.

In Part One of our conversation, Dr. Ilardi shares why depression has become so common in the modern world, how it fits into the broader pattern of “diseases of c...

“I think I was trained to be uncomfortable unintentionally.”

Theresa’s words open the door to a conversation about how we cope with discomfort, avoid pain, and sometimes stay stuck without realizing we had a choice. This episode explores the inner shifts that happen when we stop avoiding and start choosing the kind of pain that leads to healing.

We talk about:

→ Why we often stay in discomfort instead of facing pain

→ The role of avoi...

What if the truth about adoption wasn’t what you thought it was?

In this eye-opening conversation, international adoptee advocate Lynelle Long joins us to share the untarnished truth about inter-country adoption—what’s lost, what’s hidden, and what so many adoptees are still fighting to reclaim.

We talk about everything from falsified records to the trauma of identity erasure, the global systems that profit off children, and what hap...

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Sexual Assault and Trauma

This episode includes real, personal stories about sexual assault and trauma. If that feels tender or overwhelming right now, we invite you to listen with care or come back when the timing feels right. And if anything we share brings something up for you, please know you're not alone. It’s okay to reach out for support. You deserve to feel safe, held, and supported on your journey.

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"What if the biggest growth happens in the quietest places?"

Theresa didn’t expect a family trip to stir so much reflection, but from the heights of the Eiffel Tower to a tiny medieval church no one planned to visit, the journey offered more than beautiful views. It became a chance to notice where her body felt safe, where it didn’t, and what it means to honor your edges without pushing past them.

This episode is full of ho...

What does it take to truly trust yourself?

In this powerful conversation, Motherhood Wellness Coach Jess Arachchi joins us to share her journey of healing, nervous system regulation, and the deep inner work that allows us to return to ourselves—especially when life feels overwhelming. From navigating anxiety and panic to parenting with presence, Jess offers insight into what it means to come home to your body and your truth.

You’ll l...

Some of the most powerful lessons show up when we least expect them. In this episode, Walker shares reflections from a recent hiking trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains—and how it turned into a journey of insight, judgment, and rediscovery. From wild rhododendrons and quartz outcrops to surprising trail companions, this story is full of unexpected beauty and honest self-awareness.

“I love it when the label is not accurate, because...

What happens when perfectionism stands in the way of progress? In this heartfelt episode, Walker opens up about the pressure he’s feeling under a looming deadline and how perfectionism is getting in the way of completion. Together, Theresa and Walker explore personal empowerment—not as a performance, but as a process of returning to ourselves.

What You’ll Learn

→ Why perfectionism often disguises itself as care or responsibility

→ How...

Heartbreak hurts—but it doesn’t have to mean you’ve lost who you are.

In this vulnerable and reflective episode, Theresa and Walker sit down to talk through the heartbreaks that left a mark—and the healing that followed. From high school breakups to the unraveling of long-term relationships, this conversation explores how we process emotional pain, what helps us grow through it, and why finding your way back to your own sense of sel...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right and still struggling? In this honest, soul-level conversation, Theresa and Walker open up about navigating pain, burnout, and healing, without bypassing the hard parts.

What You’ll Learn

→ Why meditation isn’t about perfection—and how to meet yourself where you are

→ The surprising link between self-trust and stillness

→ How small daily choices can become your most powerful medicine

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What if your inner whisper—the one you’ve been ignoring—is actually the way home? In this powerful episode, Brad Hill shares the emotional journey of healing generational wounds, honoring anger, and learning to love himself and others well.

What You’ll Learn

• Why cynicism and sarcasm might be clues to deeper healing

• The cost of not facing emotional pain—and how it shows up in relationships

• How to access your “inner...

What if the safety you feel isn’t real—but a role you’re playing? In this reflective and honest conversation, Theresa and Walker explore how self worth, safety, and identity intersect in relationships at work, at home, and within ourselves.

They unpack how the roles we adopt—especially in professional or intimate settings—can protect us, but also keep us from feeling truly seen. This episode invites you to examine the masks you wear...

Can the life we want begin with what we believe? In this expansive conversation, Judith Corvin-Blackburn returns to share how we co-create our reality through inner awareness, soul memory, and energetic alignment.

What You’ll Learn

• How to access the sixth dimension and understand sacred geometry
• Why unconscious beliefs may be shaping more than you realize
• How to reclaim your energy, your intuition, and your creative power

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