EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani

What if anxiety wasn’t something to fix… but something to welcome?In this deeply grounding and unexpectedly joyful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with acclaimed actor, teacher, and author Josh Pais (Joker, Ray Donovan, The Dropout) for a conversation that might just change the way you experience your emotions…forever.Josh is the founder of the Committed Impulse Method and the author of Lose Your Mind, a powerful guide to transforming anxiety, overwhelm, and self-judgment into presence, creativity, and aliveness. Together, Alessandra and Josh explore why there are no “bad” emotions, how suppressing feelings disconnects us from ourselves (and others), and why learning to get out of our heads is the key to creative freedom whether you’re an actor, a parent, or just a human trying to survive modern life. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why anxiety is not the enemy and how it can become your superpowerJosh’s 4 access points to instantly quiet the mind and return to presenceThe 7–12 second rule that helps emotions naturally move through the bodyHow to raise emotionally literate kids without labeling feelings as “good” or “bad”Why creativity, parenting, acting, and healing all rely on the same skill: being here nowWhat Josh learned working on Joker alongside Joaquin Phoenix and how staying in the unknown unlocks brilliance  Alessandra also opens up about living with anxiety, panic attacks, motherhood, and what presence feels like in both creative work and real life, making this episode a powerful listen for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in their own head. This is not a conversation about “fixing” yourself.It’s about remembering that it’s all good and that everything you feel is part of being alive. 🎙️ If you’re ready to lose your mind… and finally come home to yourself, this episode is for you. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshpais/⁠⁠https://committedimpulse.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/⁠ 

What if anxiety wasn’t something to fix… but something to welcome? In this deeply grounding and unexpectedly joyful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with acclaimed actor, teacher, and author Josh Pais (Joker, Ray Donovan, The Dropout) for a conversation that might just change the way you experience your emotions…forever. Josh is the founder of the Committed Impulse Method and the author of Lose Your Mind, a powerful guide to transforming anxiety, overwhelm, and self-judgment into presence, creativity, and aliveness. Together, Alessandra and Josh explore why there are no “bad” emotions, how suppressing feelings disconnects us from ourselves (and others), and why learning to get out of our heads is the key to creative freedom whether you’re an actor, a parent, or just a human trying to survive modern life.   ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:   Why anxiety is not the enemy and how it can become your superpower Josh’s 4 access points to instantly quiet the mind and return to presence The 7–12 second rule that helps emotions naturally move through the body How to raise emotionally literate kids without labeling feelings as “good” or “bad” Why creativity, parenting, acting, and healing all rely on the same skill: being here now What Josh learned working on Joker alongside Joaquin Phoenix and how staying in the unknown unlocks brilliance     Alessandra also opens up about living with anxiety, panic attacks, motherhood, and what presence feels like in both creative work and real life, making this episode a powerful listen for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in their own head.   This is not a conversation about “fixing” yourself. It’s about remembering that it’s all good and that everything you feel is part of being alive.   🎙️ If you’re ready to lose your mind… and finally come home to yourself, this episode is for you.   https://www.instagram.com/joshpais/ https://committedimpulse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/  

What if the way we talk to ourselves is shaping our kids, our relationships, and our entire nervous system? In this powerful and deeply human episode of EmotionAL Support, I sit down with licensed therapist, author, and mental health educator Kati Morton to talk about the conversations we don’t have enough — perfectionism, parenting through mistakes, staying in unhealthy relationships, and why kids often blame themselves for things that were never their fault. Kati breaks down mental health in a way that feels accessible, honest, and deeply relatable — from why perfectionism fuels negative self-talk, to how our physical and emotional health are inseparable, to the importance of letting children fail so they can actually grow. We also dive into: • Why sharing personal stories helps heal collective shame • How to communicate big, hard things (like divorce) to kids • The impact of words, labels, and apologizing as a parent • Why women feel pressure to constantly prove their worth • And how real emotional support from friends can change everything This episode isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about showing up human, breaking unhealthy patterns, and learning how to talk about emotions in a way that actually helps. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “doing it right,” this conversation is for you. https://katimorton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katimorton/ https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani/      

This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra sits down with Ipek Gray, creator of The Born Method and intuitive guide who helps people navigate major life and career transitions through the lens of their personal numbers. This conversation dives deep into the patterns that quietly influence our career pivots, identity shifts, and the years that push us toward change. Ipek explains how certain years invite flexibility, why entering a season with a rigid plan can block new possibilities, and how understanding your personal number can make confusing life changes feel intentional, empowering, and even exciting. If you’re in a transition, feeling restless, or sensing a shift coming… this episode offers clarity, grounding, and the emotional support you didn’t know you needed.   https://www.instagram.com/thebornmethod/ http://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani http://www.instagram.com/emotionalsupportpod    

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough for your neurodiverse child—or felt confused by their big emotions—this episode will soothe your nervous system and empower you. Host Alessandra Torresani sits down with Sara Hartley, neurodivergent mom, mental health advocate, and creator of the Purposefully Me children’s book series, for a deeply validating conversation about raising neurodiverse kids with connection instead of control. Sara opens up about her experience with ADHD, discovering early signs in her son, and how Echo Parenting helped her shift from fear and frustration to empathy and understanding. Together, they explore: ✨ Early intervention and what it really means ✨ Sensory processing differences in young kids ✨ Emotional regulation—for parents and children ✨ Finding community when you feel alone ✨ Why behavior is communication, not defiance ✨ The importance of neurodiversity representation in children’s books ✨ What every burnout-prone parent needs to hear This is the episode every parent Googling “ADHD symptoms,” “sensory toddler,” or “how to parent with empathy” needs in their queue. https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani https://saralewishartley.com/