

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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May 19, 2025 • 28min
When friends become strangers
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is for anyone who has outgrown a friendship or lost a friendship and is grieving that experience. Sometimes we go from friends to strangers. But sometimes, we also find strangers that become friends. I hope this episode sits well on your heart.If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @deeptalkwithmads. 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.

May 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
George Poulos: External approval didn't make me happy
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about how to step into authenticity. If you struggle with being YOU and needing external approval and acceptance for others, this episode will resonate deeply. What we talk about today: George’s path of posting skate videos - gaining 300k followers - the approval not being the thing that made him “happy” How to untether from societal expectations and timelines Releasing the need for external approval and perfectionismWhat is authenticity? How do you become brave to embrace yourself and vulnerably BE yourself? What to do when the pattern comes up again that you should “go back into the boxThe benefits of practices such as meditation & self-expression for authenticityAND SO MUCH MORE!Where to find George:Website: https://www.georgepoulos.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgepoulosTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgepoulosIf you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @deeptalkwithmads. 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.

May 5, 2025 • 46min
Rejection is redirection
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about navigating rejection and moving into the redirection of it all. Whether you got ghosted, your had a friendship breakup, you got denied from a job, or whatever you’re feeling rejected from, this episode is going to support you in feeing better and shifting your mindset. Today we're going to talk about:The types of rejection that can happen in lifeHow rejection is a mirror to our own inner beliefs It's either THIS or BETTERWhat redirection looks like when you let go of what isn't meant for youAND SO MUCH MORE!If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @deeptalkwithmads. 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.

Apr 28, 2025 • 56min
Grace Steinhagen: After the breakup, who am I now?
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! My friend Grace is joining me today to talk about getting out of a 5 year relationship and finding herself again. I know so many people can relate! For anyone going through heartbreak, this episode is for you.What we’re talking about today:Grace’s experience going from heartbreak to healing to finding herself againGrieving someone who is still around and someone you still care about Tips and words around stepping into self-discovery and self-love Advice for getting through heartbreak (especially for long term relationships) and SO MUCH MORE!If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @deeptalkwithmads. 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.Where to find Grace:InstagramBlog

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Apr 21, 2025 • 39min
You're not behind in life
Explore the pressures of life’s timeline and the importance of embracing your unique journey. Discover how to enjoy the present, even when things aren't perfect. Learn to differentiate between desire and shame, and understand why the universe often makes us wait. Delve into the mindset shift from perfectionism to peace and joy. Celebrate individual growth and authenticity as essential components of self-discovery. It’s all about finding beauty in the journey, not just the destination!

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 16min
Alex True: Reframing failure and struggle
Welcome back to The Deep Talk! Alex True joins me to talk about failure. This topic is something we often don't want to talk about, but it's one that we all face. That's why Alex and I are here to chat about navigating it and going through it—plus ways to make fail better. :) Alex's experience with "failing" in a relationship My recent car accident experience & Alex's fire in his building - how to navigate hard moments betterWorking on your mindset to navigate failure How failure makes you grow and ultimately become the person you are meant to beand SO MUCH MORE!If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @deeptalkwithmads. 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.Where to find Alex:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderbyalex/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexbyalexander

Mar 31, 2025 • 3min
Welcome to the Deep Talk Podcast 2.0
Welcome to the Deep Talk Podcast 2.0!Hosted by Madison Brandt.For more, visit Instagram & Tik Tok @deeptalkwithmads.

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.
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