HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo
Hilary Russo
A globally top-rated podcast and named #1 of the "15 Interview Podcasts You Should Tune Into" by SquadCast, HIListically Speaking is conversations of stories from trauma to triumph through health, healing, and humor. Discover what it takes to HUG it Out with yourself, be a happy and healthy grownup, and "be kind to your mind".
Host Hilary Russo creates the space for stories to be shared, lessons to be learned, and lives to be changed with some of the top luminaries and visionaries in the holistic health, wellness, and neuroscience space. From her own healing journey and work as a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner and Trainer, she's discovered that the sweetest tools for transformation and active, emotional well-being are already in your hands. It's what she calls "Brain Candy" and she's about to fill up your jar. Finding balance is possible once we choose to connect to the deepest parts of self. It's time to up your dose, tune in and thrive!
Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo
Music by Lipbone Redding
Host Hilary Russo creates the space for stories to be shared, lessons to be learned, and lives to be changed with some of the top luminaries and visionaries in the holistic health, wellness, and neuroscience space. From her own healing journey and work as a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner and Trainer, she's discovered that the sweetest tools for transformation and active, emotional well-being are already in your hands. It's what she calls "Brain Candy" and she's about to fill up your jar. Finding balance is possible once we choose to connect to the deepest parts of self. It's time to up your dose, tune in and thrive!
Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo
Music by Lipbone Redding
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Feb 5, 2025 • 24min
Ep179 - Self-Love List: 11 Ways to HUG it Out with Yourself (Bonus Guided Havening Experience)
Unlock the secrets to nurturing the most important relationship in your life—the one with yourself. In this week's episode. Hilary promises to equip you with 11 actionable strategies for cultivating self-love and kindness throughout February and beyond. And make sure you stay tuned in to the end. Hilary guides you through a short, neuroscience-based experience called Havening Techniques that rapidly rewires the brain so you can stress less and regulate those emotions in a flash. Get comfy and prepare to HUG it Out with yourself and practice the ultimate self-care through self-love. GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events GRAB THE FIVE DAY HUG IT OUT CHALLENGE! https://www.hilaryrusso.com/5daychallenge EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast Looking for the Perfect Podcast Mic? I'm Using Shure MV7+ Mic https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon) As an Amazon Associates I earn from qualifying purchases MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Jan 29, 2025 • 47min
Ep178 - Surrender Your Stress. Have Faith in the Rest with Kerstin Lindquist
Let's face it. You've got a lot on your plate. Stress is a part of life. But how you manage it could be the saving grace on how you live well. In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary reunites with former QVC host and holistic health coach Kerstin Lindquist. Kerstin opens up about her own challenges including infertility, menopause, adoption, career changes, and even family caregiving. She shares how she learned to surrender her stress and find her rest by owning her fears, trusting her faith through science. If you're looking for a mindset shift that sticks, this conversation is for you. CONNECT WITH KERSTIN LINDQUIST www.kerstin-lindquist.com https://www.tiktok.com/@kerstin.lindquist?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/kerstinlindquistauthor/ https://www.youtube.com/@Kerstin.lindquist/featured https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569864331150 https://www.instagram.com/kerstin.lindquist www.linkedin.com/in/kerstin-lindquist-strest EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy JOIN HILARY FOR HER MONTHLY HAVENING HAPPY HOURS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events TRY A SAMPLE CLASS AT IIN & GRAB A DEEP DISCOUNT ON COURSES https://sldr.page.link/HAKmK CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/

Jan 22, 2025 • 50min
Ep177: From a Sick Care System to the Science of Miracles with Dr. Robin Youngson
He spent most of his career putting people to sleep. Now, he's waking them up. Dr. Robin Youngson was a successful anesthesiologist who bravely stepped away from the security of traditional medicine to embrace the uncharted territory of holistic healing. Even with financial uncertainties and skepticism from his peers present he remained fueled by his passion for compassionate care. His exploration of Havening Techniques highlights the incredible potential of self-healing and redefines what it means to truly care for others and be a servant to their stories. BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Science of Miracles by Dr Robin Youngson https://amzn.to/40rMkly Time to Care: How to Love Your Patients and Your Job By Dr. Robin Youngson https://amzn.to/4g5poOX Fifteen Minutes to Freedom: The Power and Promise of Havening Techniques by Harry Pickens https://amzn.to/42jdAFp CONNECT WITH DR ROBIN YOUNGSON https://robinyoungson.com https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobinYoungson https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinyoungson/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027866423673 EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Jan 15, 2025 • 40min
Ep176 - Nature's Medicine: Using Food and Herbs to Heal with Andrea Beaman
When it comes to holistic health coaching, Andrea Beaman is a trailblazer! Named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts and sparked by her mother's battle with breast cancer, Andrea discovered the life-changing potential of a macrobiotic diet and holistic living. And when her own health took a turn with thyroid disease, her health advocacy and holistic way of healing leveled up. On this episode of HIListically Speaking Podcast, Andrea highlights the crucial role of health coaches and is an inspiration to many...including yours truly. She offers profound insights into the power of dietary choices, self-advocacy, and the importance of embracing life stages like menopause with self-love and positivity. And when it comes to medicine, she encourages you to step into nature and heal. GRAB ANDREA'S FREE EBOOK: Understanding how to use food and herbs as medicine https://www.andreabeaman.com/fam CONNECT WITH ANDREA BEAMAN https://www.instagram.com/andreabeaman/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabeaman/https://www.pinterest.com/andreabeaman/https://www.facebook.com/AndreaBeaman1/ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Jan 8, 2025 • 41min
Ep175 - Ending Child Trafficking and Exploitation with Erin Williamson
Over 50 million individuals are trapped in human trafficking globally, with 25% being children. How can you ensure your child is safe? Erin Williamson of Love146, an organization devoted to ending human trafficking and labor exploitation, shares her personal journey from Kenya to the United States, debunking myths that trafficking only affects women and girls, and emphasizes the need for inclusive education to protect all children. From holistic support and survivor care for victims and their families to the importance of community vigilance and digital safety, host Hilary Russo asks Erin the tough questions to keep your family safe and aware. HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE 888-373-7888 CONNECT WITH ERIN WILLIAMSON AND LOVE146 https://love146.org/caregivers/https://www.instagram.com/love146 https://www.facebook.com/love146.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-williamson-5b88b58b EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussohttps://www.instagram.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.youtube.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Dec 18, 2024 • 57min
Ep174 - Let's Dance: Healing and Feeling Through Movement with Toni Bergins
What if movement could be the key to unlocking joy, releasing repressed emotions, and embracing your most authentic self? On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with embodiment and expressive arts pioneer Toni Bergins to explore the transformative power of dance and her new book that is like a pocket companion to freedom. Toni shares how music, movement, and storytelling can help us break free from societal conditioning, reframe life's challenges, and reconnect to our perfectly imperfect selves. Get ready to liberate and celebrate the courage it takes to heal and finally, without hesitation…"eat the cookie". GRAB TONI'S BOOK Embody: Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life Through Movementhttps://amzn.to/3Den2PV (Amazon affiliate) CONNECT WITH TONI BERGINS https://www.journeydance.comhttps://www.facebook.com/toni.bergins https://www.facebook.com/ToniBerginsJourneyDance https://www.instagram.com/tonibergins https://www.instagram.com/journeydanceofficial/ EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES, TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS. https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Dec 12, 2024 • 31min
Ep173 - I Want to Be a Therapist with Emily Barbosa
Turning your pain into your passion, purpose and even profession is possible. Just ask mental health graduate student and intern Emily Barbosa. Court-mandated therapy as a teenager sparked her interest in psychology and sociology. That lead Emily to pursue a career dedicated to helping others understand their own traumas to triumphs. If going into the field of therapy and mental health interests you, this inspiring conversation will have you exploring the field in new ways. Emily shares the importance of empathy and education in mental health careers. She opens up to Hilary about her work-life balance ritual as both a student and counseling professional. Plus practical advice from fresh eyes on how to be kind to your mind. CONNECT WITH EMILY BARBOSA https://www.sunshinecitycounseling.com/emily-barbosa https://www.instagram.com/therapy.with.emily_/ https://www.facebook.com/sunshinecitycounseling EXPLORE HAVENING TECHNIQUES, TRAININGS, AND WORKSHOPS https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Nov 27, 2024 • 6min
Ep172 - Holistic Holiday Gifts with Hilary Russo
If you're fed up with mindless consumerism during the holidays, this episode is for you. Host Hilary Russo shares the art of intentional and holistic gift-giving to transform your holidays and your life. Discover how to balance the festive rush with meaningful presents that nurture the body, mind, and spirit. With her carefully curated Holistic Holiday Guide, Hilary offers products and services designed to inspire optimal living and emotional enrichment. Whether you're looking to support someone in grief, enhance your well-being, or add a spark to your relationships, this guide provides thoughtful solutions to HUG it Out in your everyday. GRAB THE HOLISTIC HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE https://www.hilaryrusso.com/holisticholidayguide GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrussohttps://www.instagram.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.youtube.com/hilaryrussohttps://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Nov 20, 2024 • 42min
Ep171 - Pleasure Principle: How to be a Sexual Biohacker with Susan Bratton
What if reigniting passion in your relationship wasn't just possible but downright transformational? Intimacy expert Susan Bratton spills the secrets of rekindling romance at any age and rediscovering connection with practical tips and tools that will add fire and desire to your love life. Whether you're looking to deepen your connection or simply spice things up, this conversation is your permission slip to embrace The Big O, learn about real lovemaking, and explore the health benefits of intimacy like never before. Get ready to start livin' libido loca! CONNECT WITH SUSAN BRATTON http://susanbratton.com/ USE HILARY'S DISCOUNT CODE FOR FORIA PRODUCTS https://www.foriawellness.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=1&affid=77 GET SUSAN'S BOOK https://dirtytalkbook.com/ GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/
Nov 14, 2024 • 48min
Ep170 - Thriving After Divorce with Sara Davison
Can heartbreak lead to happiness? Breakups to breakthroughs? Renowned divorce coach and author Sara Davison says, "Yes they can!" Actually, Sara's mantra is "Screw You! Watch This!" It's a reminder to all those who have been through divorce, betrayals, and severed relationships that you can turn your devastating ends into powerful catalysts for personal growth and empowerment. From narcissism to parental alienation, Sara not only shares her personal divorce journey but also the impact uncoupling can have on the family when you lack the right tools and support to heal, grow, and uncover your hidden strengths. CONNECT WITH SARA DAVISON https://www.saradavison.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Saradavisondivorcecoach https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach GET SARA'S BOOKS "Uncoupling: How to Survive & Thrive After Breakup & Divorce" https://amzn.to/4fMmgI8 (Amazon) "Split: Breakup to Breakthrough in 30 Days or Less" https://amzn.to/3YL1PEl (Amazon) GET BRAIN CANDY DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy WORK WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com/havening CONNECT WITH HILARY https://www.hilaryrusso.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast MUSIC by Lipbone Redding https://www.lipbone.com/


