

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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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

Jul 11, 2022 • 59min
03: Unlock your fullest potential with Ava Johanna
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Ava Johanna, the founder of The Academy of Breath, podcast host and spiritual development mentor. Ava shares how we can discover our own inner genius through breathwork, tapping into our icon energy, and leaning into self-trust and listening to our inner knowing. In this episode, we'll talk about: Ava's story of going from being homeless to creating her a multi six-figure business What it means to live in integrity and align to your inner knowing Why breathwork is key for unlocking your potential and regulating your nervous system The energetics of being an icon in your industry Create an inner environment that you love and are proud of 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 AVA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avajohanna/ Website: https://www.avajohanna.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alchemized-life/id1400963174

Jul 4, 2022 • 22min
02: On overthinking and being highly sensitive
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Today we are talking about overthinking and how to stop the cycle and to start challenging your thoughts to feel BETTER! Here are some things we talk about: Why anxiety leads to overthinking How being a highly sensitive person and trauma correlate with overthinking Some tools/tips/tricks that can help with overthinking When to ask for validation - and when to not Comforting words for you during this time 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

Jun 20, 2022 • 54min
01: Healing from trauma and building healthy relationships with Emmy Marie
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, I’m joined by Emmy Marie, a certified trauma-informed life coach and NARM practitioner. Emmy's goal is to help people (and her clients) create thriving lives and relationships after trauma. Emmy shares her experience as a survivor of an abusive relationship and her journey of healing the resulting trauma. She also shares her current experience in a safe, healthy relationship with a secure partner after being in the toxic relationship. In this episode, we'll talk about: The definition of trauma, what it feels like in the body and healing modalities for trauma Emmy's story of being in an abusive relationship and the signs of being in one Emmy's story of being in a SAFE relationship and the green flags to look out for Attachment styles relating to relationships How to stop self-sabotoging in a healthy relationship 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 EMMY Instagram: https://instagram.com/bloomingwithemmy Website: https://emmymarie.com


