

The Deep Talk Podcast
Madison Brandt
Through solo and guest episodes with neighbors, friends, and experts, The Deep Talk explores the vital relationship we have to ourselves, others, and the world around us. These episodes are true "deep talks," leading with a real, raw, and authentic approach, with the goal to help you feel seen and inspired to live a life that goes deeper. Topics range from self-development and healing to dating, relationships, and more. Let's join together every Monday to connect, learn and grow, and embrace the real and messy human experience — together. Hosted by Madison Brandt.
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Jan 16, 2023 • 22min
On why you should stop asking for advice
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about the difference between intuition and anxiety and why it's important to stop outsourcing your answers!! Understanding the difference now will change your life so you can start knowing what is best for you, sooner. In this episode, we chat about: Intuition vs anxiety/fear How to get in touch with our intuition by getting quiet Why anxiety is about the future and intuition is about the present — while intuition takes time and anxiety is in the now (I'll explain) Why asking for advice is outsourcing our own intuition How to trust your gut and stop asking people for advi e and SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com Want to work with me? Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call: https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation

Jan 9, 2023 • 48min
Exploring family dynamics & boundaries with Mary Beth Somich
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Mary Beth Somich — therapist & owner of group private practice Your Journey Through. She specializes in family dynamic work with teens and adults. In this episode, we'll talk about: How to create healthier family dynamics and family relationships Enmeshment in families: creating boundaries + emotional independence The importance of therapy to support new family dynamics Mary Beth's 3-step method for setting boundaries with people you love The 3 parenting types & 3 communication styles Regulation tools for your nervous system AND SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madison.brandt CONNECT WITH MARY BETH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourjourneythrough Mary Beth's Practice: https://www.yourjourneythrough.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-therapist-thinks/id1519667009

Jan 2, 2023 • 23min
Trust your unique path & stop comparing your timeline
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Unfortunately, comparison is more apparent than ever with social media. We constantly are comparing our life to people we don't even know and then feeling like we need to be somewhere else that isn't actually for us. Today we talk about how we can trust our own timeline and keep our eyes on our path. In this episode, we chat about: Why getting off social media is so important with comparison Why it's a detriment to our world to compare YOUR timeline How to stop comparing and keep your eyes on your own path Why your path has been designed to get you everything that is meant for you — and how to trust the unknowing The importance of trust and faith in your path and SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com Want to work with me? Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call: https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation

Dec 26, 2022 • 48min
Attachment styles & identifying your core needs with Sadaf Siddiqi
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Sadaf Siddiqi — psychotherapist, consultant in private practice, and the human behind Being, a digital mental health brand created to normalize emotions that we all experience. In today's episode, we chat all about relationships. In this episode, we'll talk about: Understanding and living accordingly to your core needs and values What to look for in a healthy partner AND red flags to look out for How to spot an emotionally unavailable person in early dating Attachment styles + how to create secure relationships Advice for those who are single and looking for relationships AND SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madison.brandt CONNECT WITH SADAF SIDDIQI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your.being Sadaf's website: https://www.sadafsiddiqi.com/

Dec 19, 2022 • 31min
Living in authenticity, truth & integrity
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about why living a life that isn't REAL and aligned with yourself can't be sustainable...and how living in truth will change the way you feel about yourself and your life. This is where self-worth and trust comes from. In this episode, we chat about: Why lying to ourself can't heal us How our bodies know the truth even if we avoid it Why morphing ourselves for acceptance can't last — only being real can What is integrity & how can we live a life of it? Representing your values, standards & boundaries in your externals — having your interal world match your external and SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com Want to work with me? Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call: https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation

Dec 12, 2022 • 45min
Recovering from people pleasing & perfectionism with Amanda White
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda White — therapist, author & speaker and owner of Therapy for Women. She helps women set boundaries, change their drinking habits & create a life they love. In this episode, we'll talk about: Amanda's path to sobriety and recovering from an eating disorder — and what she learned along the way Amanda's journey with recovering from people pleasing, codependency and perfectionism Why our brains can't predict what will make us happy How to remove the fear of the "wrong" decision and go with our gut Amanda's best tips for your first time going to therapy AND SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madison.brandt CONNECT WITH AMANDA WHITE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapyforwomen/ Amanda's personal website: https://amandaewhite.com Amanda's business site: https://therapyforwomencenter.com

Nov 28, 2022 • 56min
Facing your inner knowing with Dr. Jeremy Goldberg
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jeremy Goldberg — writer, speaker, spoken word poet, coach, behavioral scientist & the founder of Long Distance Love Bombs. This conversation brings a lighthearted, yet deep and very knowledgable approach to finding what you're meant for in life — and not being afraid of the journey. In this episode, we'll talk about: Dr. Jeremy Goldberg's path of going from being a research scientist to his business, Long Distance Love Bombs Facing your fears to create a life you LOVE Practicing intuition as a skill and trusting your heart whispers The importance of trust + faith in the winding path of life and in what your heart is being called to The importance of meditation + stillness to tap into your inner voice AND SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madison.brandt CONNECT WITH DR. JEREMY GOLDBERG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs/?hl=en Website: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-distance-love-bombs-podcast/id1438349939

Nov 14, 2022 • 39min
Rewire your brain for happiness with Dr. Shauna Shapiro
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Shauna Shapiro — bestselling author, clinical psychologist and expert in mindfulness + self-compassion. Today, we chat about how we can create a life we LOVE by creating thought + action patterns that support us. Ready to change your life?! It's possible. In this episode, we'll talk about: The power of mindfulness Why we practice negativity + how we can shift the way we think to create a pattern of joy The science and benefits of self-compassion Neuroplasticity and how what we practice grows stronger Mindfulness + self-compassion practices we can use to rewire the brain ...and so much more! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: @wellnessmads Tik Tok: @madison.brandt Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SHAUNA SHAPIRO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshaunashapiro/ Website: https://drshaunashapiro.com

Nov 7, 2022 • 20min
Letting yourself receive love and ending the cycle of over-giving
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about letting love in and how we can stop making it only our responsiblity to deal with conflict or responsibility in relationships. In this episode, we talk about: Why you deserve to receive love and not only give it Before you look inwards... make sure you're strong in your self worth and your partner/friendship is a GOOD one Why it isn't always you — it can be THEM How to start trusting others to do their part for you Embracing the vulnerability of receiving love and allowing an equal partnership and SO MUCH MORE! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessmads/ Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ Want to work with me? Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call: https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation

Oct 31, 2022 • 46min
Overcoming doubt and pursuing your dreams with Shelby Leigh
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Shelby Leigh full-time writer, poetry editor and marketing strategist for writers. She is a bestselling poet who writes about mental health, self love, healing, and more in her 2 collections, 'it starts like this' and ‘changing with the tides' (plus, a 3rd collection coming Jan 2023)! In this episode, we'll talk about: How Shelby started her writing journey, leading to where she is today Pursuing a creative career (and how you can, too) Overcoming doubt, fear, anxiety & imposter syndrome when sharing your work More about Shelby's work & her poetry collections Letting yourself be seen — from self-expression to sharing online ...and, a special poem read to you by Shelby! ...and so much more! If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @wellnessmads. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper with themselves, cultivate authentic relationships, align their careers to their passions and overall, build a big, beautiful life. CONNECT WITH MADISON: Instagram: @wellnessmads Tik Tok: @madison.brandt Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyleighpoetry Website: www.shelbyleigh.co Podcast: Small Steps to Self Love