Relatively Normal

Helen Sernett, founder and host of the Sleep Lists podcast, was a non-profit fundraiser at the end of her rope, struggling with a long list of medical issues.

Underlying all of it was the fact that she could no longer get herself to sleep. With Sleep Lists she serves up bedtime dreams every episode by reciting a lulling list of similar items.

Lately, she’s more well rested and less on edge. She records voice over work and speaks at events about her experience with resilience and the power of neuroplasticity.

Please visit: https://marcushiggs.com/ to learn more about the work he does.

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Marcus is a communication coach for parents of preteens (ages 10-14). He helps them show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child during these crucial formative years. He works with parents who value doing hard things and want to connect with their tween before it's too late to bridge the gap. With a multicultural background himself—born to a Filipino mother and a Bahamian father—Marcus finds particular joy in supporting families communicate across generational and cultural divides. His own diverse upbringing, coupled with over decade and a half of international experience across East Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and South America, has given him unique insights into cross-cultural communication. Now he's on a mission to globally mend parent-child relationships through effective communication and shared storytelling using 'The SHOW UP Framework'.

Please visit: https://marcushiggs.com/ to learn more about the work he does.

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This show is owned and produced under Relatively Normal LLC, control #22174610.

Guest are found through podmatch.com and recorded through riverside.fm.

Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Austin, Texas, known for her expertise in relationships, trauma work, and sex therapy. With a focus on supporting first responder couples and addressing men's issues, Kristal offers a unique therapeutic approach rooted in understanding male psychology and the challenges faced by men in contemporary society. Her development of The STRONG model of Relational Therapy, which blends trauma-informed and attachment-based methods, has earned her a reputation as a leading authority in the domain. Her recent book, "STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man," offers practical guidance for navigating contemporary relationships. Kristal's dedication to advancing men's mental health advocacy extends beyond her clinical practice. As a trainer, consultant, author, and public speaker, she actively promotes awareness and education on the importance of men's mental health and wellness as well as the impact of trauma on relationships. Kristal's insights have been featured in publications such as Newsweek, HuffPost, The Good Men Project, and Time, and she has appeared on podcasts discussing masculinity, mental health, and relationships.

Please visit: https://www.strong.love/ to learn more about the work she does.

This show is brought to you by 6am Run & 6amrun.com: "6AM Run believes in improving everyone's physical ability to not only have motion, but STAY IN MOTION. All this while creating an amazing, supportive, surrounding community.”

Use the link http://6amrun.refr.cc/relativelynormal for 20% off of your order!

This show is owned and produced under Relatively Normal LLC, control #22174610.

Guest are found through podmatch.com and recorded through riverside.fm.

For many years, Carolyn silently battled with depression and anxiety while struggling in school. Despite her relentless efforts, numerous tutors, and intense study sessions, success always felt out of reach. These challenges were compounded by her internalization of every situation and interaction.

In her sophomore year of high school, Carolyn discovered that she had a learning difference known as Non-verbal Learning Disability. Initially feeling isolated and questioning herself upon this revelation, it took her years to understand that her "disability" was, in fact, her strength.

Please visit: https://www.carolynsophia.com/ to learn more about the work she does.

This show is brought to you by 6am Run & 6amrun.com: "6AM Run believes in improving everyone's physical ability to not only have motion, but STAY IN MOTION. All this while creating an amazing, supportive, surrounding community.”

Use the link http://6amrun.refr.cc/relativelynormal for 20% off of your order!

This show is owned and produced under Relatively Normal LLC, control #22174610.

Guest are found through podmatch.com and recorded through riverside.fm.

Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala, a clinical psychologist and academic researcher, has dedicated her career to developing psychological treatments to help people recover from mental health difficulties. She has focused on proven strategies to shift the personality traits that put people at risk for anxiety, depression, substance misuse, etc. But you don’t need to be struggling with your mental health to take advantage of what the science of personality change has to offer. What if, instead of letting a personality test tell you what you'd be good at, you identified the life you want and shaped your personality to make those dreams more likely. Dr. Sauer-Zavala will show you proven strategies to nudge your personality traits for success.

Please visit: https://www.personality-compass.com/selfmade to learn more about the work she does.

This show is brought to you by 6am Run & 6amrun.com: "6AM Run believes in improving everyone's physical ability to not only have motion, but STAY IN MOTION. All this while creating an amazing, supportive, surrounding community.”

Use the link http://6amrun.refr.cc/relativelynormal for 20% off of your order!

This show is owned and produced under Relatively Normal LLC, control #22174610.

Guest are found through podmatch.com and recorded through riverside.fm.