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Raising Brains with Dr. Sarah Allen May 02, 2022

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Today, we are talking about creating brains. Sounds fancy, right?! America’s Brain Gal, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Dr. Sarah Allen translates applied brain science to everyday life. She helps busy moms efficiently and effectively learn to look at their kids as little brains so they raise happy, connected, successful humans, building their brains without losing their minds!

Dr. Sarah is a mom, parent/teacher strategist, doctoral professor, and school program consultant. She has spent more than 15 years studying neuroscience, and is the author of the international best selling and award winning book, Raising Brains.

Dr. Sarah’s work has been featured in Forbes, PopSugar, The Philadelphia Inquirer, etc. And, she has been featured on ABC, NBC, Good Day Philadelphia, NPR, and more.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

- You want to know what it means to raise a brain

- You aren’t sure when doing things for your child becomes a handicap for them later in life

- You want to know if there is truly such a thing as a perfect parent

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Seeing Dead People with MaryAnn the Medium Apr 25, 2022

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She hears voices and sees dead people. MaryAnn DiMarco is an internationally-recognized psychic medium, author, healer and spiritual teacher. Known for her ability to channel powerful messages from spirit guides, angels and loved ones who've passed, MaryAnn translates those messages into practical guidance and advice for happier and more fulfilling lives.

Intrigued? Well, there's a 5-year closed waitlist to meet with her in person, but on this episode of Off the Gram, MaryAnn shares the 3 key steps to developing your own intuition from her first book Believe, Ask, Act and reveals tricks for recognizing the cosmic forces around you from her new release Medium Mentor: 10 Powerful Techniques to Awaken Divine Guidance for Yourself and Others.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

-You’re skeptical, but curious, about psychic abilities

-You want to learn how to tap into your own intuition and implement universal guidance

-You're dying to hear which co-host MaryAnn called out with a surprising psychic reading

-You’re a total believer—consider this podcast as good as getting on that waiting list!

Show notes:

https://www.maryanndimarco.com/

Instagram handle: @maryannthemedium

Meaghan B Murphy

Author Your Fully Charged Life, Editor-in-Chief Woman's Day, Co-Host Off the Gram Podcast, On-Air Personality, Life Hacker

@meaghanbmurphy

@theyaylist

@offthegrampodcast

@bestfieldnj

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Body Dysmorphia with Artist & Activist Alex Rudin Apr 18, 2022

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Meet Alex Rudin, a NYC-based multimedia artist and illustrator whose powerful work comments on everything from politics to racism and mental health. Stop whatever you're doing right now and go to @_alexrudin to see for yourself.

OK. You’re back! Incredible, right?!

Alex also commiserates with the cohosts on her longtime struggle with disordered eating and the often-misunderstood disordered thinking (aka body dysmorphia) that accompanies anorexia and bulimia.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

-You’re already a fan of Alex’s art—maybe you saw her famous Kamala Harris portrait—and want to “meet the artist”

-You’ve heard the term “body dysmorphia” and are curious to learn more

-You’d like some boss babe advice on how to tap into your own creativity

Trigger warning: We discuss eating disorders

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OTG (LIVE!!) in Nashville w/ Country Star Meghan Linsey Apr 11, 2022

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We've got our sparkly cowgirl boots on and a girl gang of VIPs at our side... today is a VERY SPECIAL EPISODE!! If you are a longtime listener of OTG, you may remember our first two editions of "Off the Gram: Live!" where we were joined by a live virtual audience for our interviews with Arianna Huffington and Katherine Schwarzenagger Pratt.

We decided that 2022 was calling for the recreation of that OTG Live magic… but this time, it had to ACTUALLY be live!

With the pandemic turning a glorious corner towards a safer world…. we headed to Nashville to the home recording studio of country star Meghan Linsey (NBC's, The Voice; Queer Eye).

We interviewed her IRL, and even recorded our very own original OTG theme song. Tune in for the magic!!

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

-You want to hear Heidi's breakout solo. She's coming in YAY-haw!

-You could use a little boss babe mojo for pursuing your own dreams

-You’re a country music superfan and want the dish on working with the likes of Blake Shelton

-You are ready to be inspired to chase your dreams to the top… and would love to learn how to stay humble, grounded, and level headed while doing so!

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Teaser for Off the Gram Live: Nashville! Apr 04, 2022

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Hey y’all!! Comin in hot with a sneak peek of the LIVE episode we just recorded with a live studio audience… in Nashville! Tune in today for details on the release date of the full length show, as well as the “big reveal” of the original song we recorded along with our gaggle of gorgeous OTG superfans at the private home studio of Country Music artist, Meghan Linsey!!

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Breaking the Silence with Karena Dawn of Tone It Up Mar 28, 2022

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For nearly a decade, Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up, kept her painful past a secret—even from her now-husband. Her hundreds of thousands of TIU fans, had no idea that behind those killer workouts, chiseled abs and sunny smile, was a childhood filled with repressed emotions, guilt, shame and even a suicide attempt.

Join us as Karena breaks her silence and recounts what it was like to grow up with a mother who was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenic. She shares how she ultimately overcame a dark period of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse in her teens and 20s, to forge a path to self-discovery, build a nurturing wellness community that has helped millions, and ultimately find peace herself.

We'll also hear about The Big Silence Foundation she launched and her new memoir The Big Silence: A Daughter’s Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing. Karena is on a mission to provide support, tools, and resources to anyone who has been impacted by a mental health condition, either directly or indirectly, to end the silence surrounding mental health topics and conversations.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

-You’re a Tone It Up superfan, but never knew the pain behind Karena’s smile. You won’t believe her story!

-You’re suffering from mental illness, and need a reminder that you’re not alone and need the courage to speak up

-You want the tools to help a friend or loved one who you suspect is suffering

@karenadawn @The.Big.Silence @ToneItUp

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The CrossFit Killer Mar 21, 2022

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After an intense CrossFit workout, today's guest suddenly couldn't move her arms—her body felt like it had been hit by a truck—and she was rushed to the hospital where she was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. Also known as Rhabdo or "CrossFit disease," the life-threatening condition happens when muscles start to dissolve, releasing muscle fiber contents into the blood, potentially causing fatal kidney damage.

Meet 26-year-old weightlifting champ Alexia Swier (@swierstrong21) and hear her frightening story. Then, a top sports medicine doctor @drvondawright joins us to explain the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of Rhabdo.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

You’ve never heard of rhabdo, but are now scared to death
You work out regularly and are worried you might be at risk
You want a top doctor’s advice on how to crush your workouts safely

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Something BIG is Happening: Sparkly Cowboy Boots… and YOU?! Mar 14, 2022

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Today’s show is brought to you by sparkly cowboy boots and Honky Tonk music, and on today's episode... we’re going to Nashville!

Ok, well we’re not technically going today, we’re going in a few weeks… but today we’re taking you on the trip before the trip, to tell you about all things “Off the Gram Live” – our live podcast event taking place April 1-3.

On today’s episode, we take you back to past “Off the Gram Live” events (Arianna Huffington & Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, we're lookin' at you!!) and look forward to this one coming up… and we *mayyyy* just spill some new secrets about this event that you don’t want to miss.

Swag bags worth thousands? Check.

Bonding with fabulous women? Check.

A bespoke wine & cheese happy hour with local influencers? Check.

A private studio tour and recording session with a Country Music artist? Check.

Ladies’ night, out on the town? Check. (and YEE-HAW!!)

CrossFlowX Yoga, to close the weekend with some zen? Check.

The only thing missing is YOU. Tune in to learn how to partake… you don’t want to miss this one.

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Raising Body Positive Kids, with TV Host Michelle Park Mar 07, 2022

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Michelle Park is an Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist and correspondent for NBC New York…but her most important role is as the mama to two adorable little girls, ages 3 and 6. As a health + lifestyle correspondent for NBC and beyond, Michelle found herself constantly worrying about them as it pertains to food, diet culture, and body positivity… and wondering how they will grow up amidst a world that is so often poised to tell us “we’re not doing it right.”

Add to that the nuances of her Korean culture and the pressures of being an on-air personality (where every part of our outward appearance is constantly evaluated and critiqued) and you have a recipe for a mama-worry-fest.

Michelle joins us today to discuss the important topic of sending the right message to our kids to create body positive adults. Tune in!

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW IF:

You are terrified about the influence of media (social + mainstream) on children as it pertains to eating + body issues
You want to raise happy, healthy children with a positive self-image (who doesn’t?)
You worry about the blurry line between “heathy eating” and “diet culture”

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Toxic Positivity with Whitney Goodman Feb 28, 2022

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The wellness world is saturated with positivity. From "good vibes only" to "everything happens for a reason," we're taught to embrace the positive feelings at whatever cost. Radically honest psychotherapist Whitney Goodman (aka @sitwithwhit) says that's a miserable, inauthentic way to live.

Get ready for some powerful advice on how to make space for emotions—especially the difficult ones. Her actionable insight may make you uncomfortable, but learning to accept and work through negative emotions with her science-backed strategies will change you.

LISTEN TO THIS SHOW FOR THE SAME REASONS YOU SHOULD PICK UP HER NEW BOOK Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy:

You have been impacted by toxic positivity and are sick of it.
You don’t know what toxic positivity is, but you’re intrigued.
You have no idea how positivity could possibly be toxic, and you’re ready to cry blasphemy.

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