

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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Oct 17, 2022 • 45min
Becoming self-aware and living a life of alignment with Katerina Eleftheriou
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Katerina Eleftheriou! She's a writer, podcaster, content creator & has her own business incorporating all of this and MORE. You may have seen some of her awesome content on Tik Tok where she shares a lot on self-awareness, relationships, and building a great relationship with yourself. In this episode, we'll talk about: How Katerina started her journey as a writer & digital creator Ways to become more self-aware (and what comes AFTER self-awareness) Is resistance a sign you should stop or move past your fears? Ending patterns and cycles and creating new ones that serve you What it means to live a life of alignment and how we can start End the cycle of people pleasing by allowing yourself to receive ...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/ CONNECT WITH KATERINA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat.eleftheriou Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kat.eleftheriou Website: https://www.katerinaeleftheriou.com

Oct 3, 2022 • 48min
Dating for women from a male perspective with men's coach Elise Micheals
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Elise Micheals — mindset & mental health coach for men. You may have been a part of the beginning of her journey on LinkedIn, or seen her on Instagram or Tik Tok today where she shares content for men's mental health & dating and relationships. In this episode, we'll talk about: How men work + love for women to understand Why men struggle with expressing their emotions & how we as women can connect on a deeper level with men Why if we are attracted to emotional unavailability we may be emotionally unavailable too Stop accepting the bare minimum, breadcrumbs & behavior that is less than what you deserve Attachment styles and why women are typically anxious and men are avoidant Communicating better with your partner to get your needs met ...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 Website: https://madisonbrandt.com/ CONNECT WITH ELISE Instagram: https://instagram.com/elisemicheals_ Website: www.elisemicheals.com

Sep 26, 2022 • 30min
Boundaries, self-worth & why it's not your job to make people happy
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about BOUNDARIES. It's time to place our own self-worth back into our hands and stop living life people pleasing. It's time to start stating our needs and living in the truth of who we are. In this episode, we talk about: What boundaries are and how to make them Internal/external boundaries Why people pleasing is a backhanded way of getting our needs met — and how to fix that My story with breaking my own boundaries and why I don't live that life anymore How self-worth + boundaries intertwine Why boundaries aren't for an OUTCOME but to live your truth How to deal with ruptured boundaries or lashback 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

Sep 19, 2022 • 49min
How to date more mindfully with Case Kenny
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Case Kenny — writer, podcaster and recording artist. You may have seen him on Instagram sharing quotes about dating & relationships & what you deserve — I'm sure you've reposted one a time or two! I'm so, so excited to have him on today & his unique perspective. In this episode, we'll talk about: How Case Kenny got started with sharing about dating & relationships and building the platform he has today Breadcrumbing, bare minimum behavior & how to stop tolerating less than what you deserve How mindfulness and dating/relationships intersect Why being single is your superpower Why you deserve to RECEIVE what you GIVE in relationships Being proud of yourself vs being happy Being authentic in dating & not dimming your light ...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/ CONNECT WITH CASE Instagram: https://instagram.com/case.kenny Podcast: New Mindset, Who Dis Website: https://newmindsetwhodis.com

Sep 12, 2022 • 21min
On learning to love being alone
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Learning to love being alone takes time — but it is SO important that we do so because this mirrors how we live the rest of our life. In this episode, we talk about: Why loving being alone is important to being in a healthy relationship How to begin giving every part of ourselves back to ourselves — skipping the people pleasing, codependency, etc How to love being alone and building a life that fills you up Filling up your cup first is a form of self-worth and sets you up for dating How to STOP using dating for escapism Why how we do one thing is how we do EVERYTHING ...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

Sep 5, 2022 • 54min
Let your heart and intuition lead you with Pau Suárez Gomís
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend, Pau Suárez Gomís. She's a writer, an energy healer and one of my wisest friends who pursues self discovery every day. I'm so excited to have a friend on and share someone I love very much with you all. In this episode, we'll talk about: The story of how Pau & I met & her beautiful background/story The importance of taking the next right step Committing to your self-worth + TRULY loving yourself Creating boundaries as a loving act for yourself and others Following your intuition and aligning to your purpose Finding the beauty in your journey as much if not MORE than the destination Allowing life to surprise us and leaning into the parts of ourselves we have yet to experience ...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/ CONNECT WITH PAU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pausuarezgomis/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/liquidsunshine222

Aug 29, 2022 • 22min
How to better embrace change & uncertainty
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about how we can better embrace the uncertainty and change life brings us. In this episode, we talk about: Why life IS change (and how that is a good thing) How we can surrender into the flow of life How to build our window of tolerance to uncertainty Mindfulness/meditation to practice presence How self-trust ties into living ALL of life ...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

Aug 22, 2022 • 40min
You're going to be okay with Madeline Popelka
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Madeline Popelka — writer, mental health advocate & trauma survivor. Madeline shares her journey through trauma, healing & finding peace. In this episode, we'll talk about: Madeline's experience growing up as a daughter of a refugee Madeline's painful past of experiencing trauma and her journey of healing Why no trauma should be dismissed as "too small" Madeline's book and a special preview passage read to you by Madeline herself Why healing is a loving act for yourself and others ...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/ Get your FREE Goal Clarity Workbook here: https://madisonbrandt.com/freebie CONNECT WITH MADELINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingfromptsd/ Website: https://madelinepopelka.com Get Madeline's book, You're Going to Be Okay: https://madelinepopelka.com/my-book

Jul 26, 2022 • 49min
Say it out loud with Vasavi Kumar
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Vasavi Kumar — licensed therapist, coach, podcast host and founder of the Say it Out Loud group program. Vasavi shares how we can empower ourselves to start saying it out loud to free ourselves from the ways we hide from, fix and shame ourselves. In this episode, we'll talk about: Why saying it out loud will free you — in your relationships and beyond How to love your solitude and to start giving yourself what you want others to give you How to end the cycle of morphing yourself for the approval of others How to get in touch with your needs, wants and the most authentic version of you How being available to yourself allows you to attract emotionally available partners ...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/ CONNECT WITH VASAVI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi Website: https://www.vasavikumar.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837 Say it Out Loud Group coaching: https://www.vasavikumar.com/sayitoutloud

Jul 18, 2022 • 20min
How to stop chasing and begging for the bare minimum
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about how to date in a way that truly serves you. From chasing to seeking emotional available partners, we dive in deep! Here are some things we talk about: Why we chase people Why seeking emotional unavailability means we are at some level also emotionally unavailable What you deserve and how to stick to your boundaries with dating What emotionally availability should feel like 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