

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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Mar 13, 2023 • 32min
On trying to control life & allowing the universe to support you
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about dealing with the uncertainty of life. When we have desires, it can be so difficult to tolerate the discomfort of not having it (YET). How can we begin to surrender a bit more to life's path? What is for YOU to do, and what is the UNIVERSE's job? What do you do when you want something, but don't have it yet? How can you release control and anxiety over the outcome? What we talk about today: Why life is UNCERTAIN and that is OKAY Doing your work, but allowing the universe to do the rest The power of the next right step Esther/Abraham Hicks & manifesting Coping with discomfort instead of doing control-strategies The importance of self-compassion 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

Mar 6, 2023 • 54min
On being a highly sensitive person with Kyra Evans
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Kyra Evans — author, speaker, and certified mindfulness instructor. She helps people feel more grounded, connected and calm. In this episode, we'll talk about: Mindfulness & how we can use it to unidentify with our critical voice The challenges (+ benefits) of being a highly sensitive person People pleasing & codependency — & how to start honoring ourselves Trusting your unique path & how to stop living in other people's version of enough Allowing yourself to receive as much as you give 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 KYRA Website: https://www.kyraevans.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyra_evans_writer Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kyra_evans_writer

Feb 27, 2023 • 35min
Navigating loneliness in your 20s and beyond
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about loneliness — one of the most vulnerable and strong emotions I think exist. And one we don't talk about enough! If you are feeling lonely because you are in a new city, have outgrown your friend group, are single and want to find love, are heartbroken, etc...I hope these words find you with love. What we talk about today: Why loneliness is normal and OK — we all experience it as humans!! Things we can do to feel less lonely & get more connected Why sometimes loneliness means you need more of yourself Words for if you're single and looking for a partner Loving words for your heart during this time 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

Feb 20, 2023 • 39min
Building confidence & a life you're obsessed with with Christina Lecuyer
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Lecuyer — former pro golfer & tv personality turned success & confidence coach. She helps people build a life they love with new mindsets, self-trust, and more confidence. In this episode, we'll talk about: Christina's path from being a pro golfer & tv personality to a success & confidence coach Why confidence is the most important thing to level up and be successful How to build a live you love — and it is MORE than possible Self-trust and taking one aligned action at a time The importance of this trio: decision, faith & action 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 CHRISTINA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bechristina/ Decide It’s Your Turn: The Podcast: www.christinalecuyer.com/podcast 1-1 Confidence Coaching: https://christinalecuyer.com/coaching/ Book Christina For Your Next Speaking Engagement: http://christinalecuyer.com/contact/

Feb 13, 2023 • 34min
Soft reminders for when you don't have what you want yet
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! It can be really difficult to cope with not having what you want yet — and I totally get that. Today, I wanted to share some soft reminders for when you are feeling frustrated with the path and aren't where you'd hope to be (yet). What we talk about today: Why having desires means you are meant to have that thing Intuition vs desires The power of taking aligned action and the next right step Allowing the universe to support you & not overstepping Why you are ENOUGH where you are & some loving words for you The power of trust & faith 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

Feb 6, 2023 • 51min
On OCD and anxiety with Jenna Overbaugh
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Jenna Overbaugh — licensed professional counselor specializing in OCD and anxiety. She uses evidence based treatments, namely Exposure and Response Prevention, to help people understand these conditions and feel more empowered to recover. In this episode, we'll talk about: Jenna's path to becoming a therapist & her why for specializing in OCD/anxiety OCD vs anxiety How OCD can show up in everyday life How we can overcome the ways OCD & anxiety show up & better tolerating uncertainty The benefits of Exposure & Response Prevention as treatment Resources/advice for getting support with OCD/anxiety 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 JENNA Instagram: https://www.jennaoverbaugh.com/ Website: https://www.jennaoverbaugh.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-hard-things/id1526993843

Jan 23, 2023 • 49min
Feeling seen & reconnecting to your enoughness with Dr. Jody Carrington
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Jody. Carrington — psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and leader. Jody focuses much of her work around resilience, burnout, mental health, leadership, grief and trauma — and how reconnection is the answer to so many of the root problems we face. In this episode, we'll talk about: The tie between emotional regulation and reconnection Your innate enough-ness and why you are worthy just as you are Practices to become more regulated Jody's new book, Feeling Seen The 3 ways to reconnect to yourself + the world when you lose your way 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. JODY CARRINGTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington Website: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/ NEW BOOK, FEELING SEEN: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/feeling-seen/

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


