

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 20, 2025 • 28min
Important podcast updates and announcements CHIT CHAT!
Welcome back to The Deep Talk 1.0. The Deep Talk Podcast 2.0 is coming MARCH, and this episode is chatting all about it. I can't wait, and thank you all SO MUCH for being a part of the 1.0 journey to date. Here's what we discuss in today's episode: Reminiscing on 1.0 and the journey of it all! Why I started 1.0 and why 2.0 is coming What to expect in 2.0 and preparing Details on 2.0 launch and must-know info A big THANK YOU for being here!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.

Jan 6, 2025 • 54min
What women need to know about men with Addison Shock
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, Addison Shock, Men's Coach, joins me to talk about what women need to know about men and how we can learn to understand each other better in partnerships (and dating!)
In this episode, we talk about:
Why men struggle to share their emotions
How men can become more emotionally available and build their emotional capacity
How women can can communicate to be understood better
Getting needs met and being open and honest
What men need to know about women & vice versa
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 ADDISON
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addisonshock/
Website/coaching: https://addisonshockcoaching.com/about

Dec 30, 2024 • 19min
Un-ice your heart and open up to others and love
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all breaking patterns. If you've shut off your heart due to a breakup or fear of vulnerability or whatever has caused you to ice from others, please listen to this. We are here to love and it's important to lean into love and vulnerability.
Here's what we discuss in today's episode:
Why we shut our hearts off
How to heal our fear of vulnerability and being seen
Getting back out there in dating if we are afraid to be hurt
The importance of time and giving ourselves breaks
Loving the part of you that is scared of being loved
The art of self-compassion and self-love
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.
Want to work with me?
Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call:
https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
Overcoming dating stereotypes & societal pressures as women with Mimi Watt
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, Mimi Watt joins me to talk about common dating pressures we face as women. This is such an important conversation and I hope it makes you feel less alone & able to make individual shifts — that affect the collective greatly.
In this episode, we talk about:
How to stop feeling like you need to be the "cool girl" AKA needless & playing small
Having to "dress" and "look" a certain way to attract a man - & why it's more important to be CONFIDENT & IN YOUR POWER
The negative connotation of being single and the timeline of finding a partner
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 MIMI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimiwatt/?hl=en

Dec 16, 2024 • 19min
How to break patterns holding you back in love & life
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all breaking patterns. Whether you're struggling to break a pattern in your love life, work life, daily life ... this is for you.
Here's what we discuss in today's episode:
Patterns vs habits
What causes patterns and how to break them
The nervous system, trauma & inner child work
How to take the first step in breaking your patterns
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.
Want to work with me?
Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call:
https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation

Dec 9, 2024 • 43min
Modern Dating & IRL Dating + Apps with Laura Caruso
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, Laura Caruso, NYC Therapist & Relationship Expert, joins me to talk all things modern dating — the how to's, the struggles, and her best tips and advice.
In this episode, we talk about:
Dating apps vs IRL dating
Dating tips in today's modern age
How to improve your dating profile to find what you are looking for and weed out the wrong people
How to put yourself out there & date in person (and overcome the fear of rejection!)
Words for anyone feeling hopeless in dating
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 LAURA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauracaruso.therapy/?hl=en
Therapy business: https://www.wellpsychnyc.com/free-consultation

Dec 2, 2024 • 29min
How to set boundaries, state needs & be HONEST + AUTHENTIC
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about BOUNDARIES. From setting them to people you love to strangers, we dive into the HOW, the WHY, and the WHEN. Your needs are important and you deserve to live a life of TRUTH.
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.
Want to work with me?
Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call:
https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation

Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 28min
Dating for PARTNERSHIP with Kelsey Grant
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, Kelsey Grant, Relationship Coach, joins me to talk all things dating for PARTNERSHIP. If you’re over the hookup and situationships and want to find your person or a partner, this episode is all about dating for THAT.
In this episode, we talk about:
Getting into right relationship with self and healing to attract an aligned partnership
How to set boundaries and express your needs
Why it's important to be the BIG, BOLD version of you vs playing small and "cool"
Walking away from ambivalence to find a person who has the capacity for partnership and YOU
How to date more intentionally in a way to find what you're truly looking for
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 KELSEY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radicalselflove/?hl=en
Podcast: Club Unhinged Podcast
Work together: https://h0ymdhnl.paperform.co

Nov 11, 2024 • 54min
Becoming less anxious & more secure in dating and relationships with Rebecca Ore
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! In this episode, Rebecca Ore, Relationship Coach, joins me to talk all things anxiety in dating/relationships and how to become more secure. If you have an anxious attachment style or experience anxiety in dating, join us!
In this episode, we talk about:
Anxious attachment styles and anxiety in dating - how it shows up
How to challenge anxious thoughts and create new thought patterns
Why we feel confident being single but then feel like an anxious mess in relationships?! Why are they so triggering?!
How to let go of control and shift from over analyzing everything to new ways of soothing
Mindset work and coping skills
Self soothing techniques and nervous system support
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 REBECCA
Website: https://www.rebeccaorecoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaorecoaching

Nov 4, 2024 • 40min
5 tips/reminders if you're feeling disenchanted with the dating world
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! If you've been in a RUT with dating & feel like it's just NOT working out for you (even if the rest of your life feels like it's working out!), this episode is for you. My goal is for you to leave this episode feeling encouraged, supported, heard & knowing how you want to move next. Modern dating isn't always easy but I hope this episode brings you a new perspective of how you want to experience it, even if you're feeling down in the dumps. I've got you!
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.
Want to work with me?
Schedule a FREE 15-minute coaching consultation call:
https://calendly.com/madisonbrandt/15-minute-coaching-consultation