Take This Personally with Morgan Huelsman

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Abusive Relationships & How to Heal Yourself Post-Abuse Mar 17, 2025

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This week Kyla Steele opens up about the abusive relationship that led her to help others in post-abuse recovery. She shares the trauma bond that keeps people in bad relationships, why it's important to heal the trust with yourself, and how some "love actions" are rooted in control.

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How To Save While Living Your Life & The Best Big Investments Mar 10, 2025

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MONEYYYYY! 🤑 Yes, we're talking about that special M word this week. Morgan has on financial educator and author Anna Brading to talk about the 3Ms of money, how to save while still living your life, and the best of the best BIG investments to make. Then Daniel Brigham comes on to share his story and how moments of his life led to a difficult relationship with money & how he turned things around.

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Understanding Your Body Through Integrative Health & Body Image Resilience Mar 03, 2025

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There's a delicate balance between feeling happy & healthy in our bodies while also acknowledging body image issues. This week, Morgan has on Cara Clark first to share her expertise on all things integrative health and how her own past paved a way for her career. She shares her perspective on balancing a healthy lifestyle, a growing business, and being a mom of 4. Then Lindsay Kite is on, she is one of the co-authors of the book 'More Than A Body." She shares why the body is an instrument, not an ornament, and the root cause of body image issues. Plus, how we can be body image resilient in our day to day lives.

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Laura's Breast Cancer Story & Her Hardest Moments Feb 24, 2025

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This week's episode is a story of resilience and strength. Laura Slater is on sharing her breast cancer story from beginning to present moment. She opens up about the family history that prepared her, finding out at stage 3, and how her boyfriend (now husband) supported her journey. A very emotional moment happened when Laura admits how she lives her life after beating breast cancer.

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Online Dating With An Expert & Judging Our Dating App Profiles Feb 17, 2025

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One can't talk about dating in today's culture without addressing dating apps. Some people found their forever person on the apps, while others hate what it's done to modern dating. Morgan brought on Dating Coach Erika to share her expertise on no-nonsense dating and how to effectively use the apps to find love. Then Morgan's friend Jayme comes on to swap dating app stories and judge each other's dating app profiles.

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Why Being Heliotropic Matters & Understanding Your Life Slogan Feb 10, 2025

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Becoming heliotropic is something we should all hope to accomplish in our lifetimes. Dr. Harry Cohen, psychologist and author of the book Be The Sun Not The Salt stops by the podcast. He talks with Morgan about the lessons we should all have in life, that may seem easy to some, but difficult to others. His book is meant to inspire others to pursue a "sunshine" type of life that exudes kindness and authenticity. After talking with Dr. Harry Cohen about acting in kindness and becoming heliotropic, Morgan had some self-reflection about how we interact in the world. She shares her thoughts on matters of our individual choices, and the choice to be kind. State license plates gave her a thought starter that begs the question "what is my life slogan?"

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Finding a Job After “The Great Resignation” & Chasing Your Dreams Feb 03, 2025

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A hot topic on social media lately has been all about jobs. Whether it's people looking for a new job, being laid off, or overall job satisfaction. Morgan brought on two friends for different perspectives on the current job market. Paige Breedlove Fletcher is the Field Practice Group Vice President at Robert Half with over a decade of experience in hiring and understanding job markets. She shares what to do & not to do when looking for a job, how to handle a layoff, asking for a promotion, and when to explore new job opportunities. Then Staci Brucks shares her story of leaving her two-degree planned career path to chase a brand new passion, photography, in her late 20s. Her entrepreneurship mindset and drive has made her a known name in the wedding space, and she's just getting started.

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Preventing Environmental Cancers & Tori's Cancer Story Jan 27, 2025

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Approximately 40.5% of men & women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. Everyone knows someone who has been impacted by cancer, that's why it's an important topic to discuss. Morgan's good friend Tori comes on to share her story after being diagnosed with a blood cancer at 25. She opened up about how the diagnosis impacted her life and the things that helped her along the way. Then Simone Gisondi comes on with her expertise in natural health, holistic cancer therapies, and disease reversal. She shared the things that are causing environmental cancers in our lives and how we can stop it. Plus, her thoughts on alcohol causing cancer and what diets actually help our bodies.

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The Homeless Animal Crisis & How To Make A Difference Jan 20, 2025

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One of Morgan's first loves: animals. She's been waiting for the perfect time to do an episode that was all about homeless animals and with all of the animal stories coming out among the wildfires in California, this felt like the right moment. Joining Morgan is the founder of Wags & Walks' Nashville branch Kathryn Hurley. Kathryn shared her background on how she started working with rescue animals, and how Wags & Walks was created in Los Angeles. She details the truth behind the current crisis we are facing in the shelter & rescue communities, the neglect & abuse she's seen in many cruelty cases, and the best ways for people to get involved. Kathryn also shared some incredible ways to help families with pets, and homeless animals out in California with all of the wildfire destruction.

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Going From a Bad Relationship to True Love & Breaking off Engagements Jan 13, 2025

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We went through a series of highs and lows in this episode all in the space of relationships and finding that forever person so whether you are single or with someone, I hope this episode found you in the space you needed it. Lindsay Tran aka The Real Love Alchemist shared how one can go from bad relationships to true love by doing the subconscious work. Morgan gave herself up as an example on how to heal from past toxic relationships (but she's still working on it). Then Morgan's friend Kate comes on to share her experience of breaking off two engagements. They also talk about Kate really wanting to have her own kids, but she's feeling the pressure of her biological clock.