Send us a textToday, I sit down with Rhonda Parker Taylor, the bestselling author of Crossroads, to explore the connection between writing, self-discovery, and the courage to grow through struggle. Ms. Parker Taylor opens up about her childhood challenges with reading and writing, how mentorship transformed her academic journey, and Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Massimo Rigotti, an addiction recovery author and speaker who focuses on restoring confidence, identity, and purpose in individuals battling substance abuse. In this episode, I explore Mr. Rigotti’s personal journey through rehab, AA, and the early stages of sobriety — and why he Read More
In this episode of Rise, Shine, and Redefine, host Caryn Meininger sits down with Meredith and Craig to discuss how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives, relationships, and personal growth.Together, they unpack the power of reframing limiting beliefs, embracing self-awareness, and fostering deeper connections. From practical communication tips Read More
Send us a textToday, we're covering bullying, both online and in-person, and its devastating impact on mental health, including passive-aggressive conflicts. Covering this topic with me is Justine Rodes, host of the Mentally A Badass podcast. Together, we delve into personal experiences with bullying, self-worth struggles, and the long-term psychological Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Justine Rodes, the host of the Mentally A Badass Podcast and a mental health advocate whose mission is rooted in surviving years of bullying, emotional instability at home, and the long-term psychological effects of childhood trauma. In this episode, I explore Ms. Read More
Send us a textIf I told you that you've been breathing wrong, you'd say that I'm crazy! After all, we've been breathing our whole lives. So, what if I told you that there was a better way to breathe? A way that fully optimized our biological medicine cabinet- our lungs.Enter, Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down (and breathe) with Tim Thomas, an Australian Special Forces veteran who turned years of military discipline, physical resilience, and personal struggle into one of the most effective sleep systems in the world. Mr. Thomas shares how his journey through dyslexia, intense training, and PTSD Read More
Tune in for a candid conversation highlighting behavioral health's critical role in emergency services. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Frank Leto (Ret.), Captain and Deputy Director of the FDNY Counseling Service Unit (CSU), to discuss the profound impact of 9/11 on firefighter behavioral health. Join us as Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Jean Selkirk, founder of MountainMoon Coaching and a certified Zen teacher who specializes in guiding people through life transitions and personal transformation. In this episode, we discuss how fear, conditioning, and automatic thought patterns can hold us back from the change we truly Read More
Send us a textWith fifty episodes concluding season five, I've decided to make it where every fifty episodes will be a new season, and I'll be keeping that consistency.That being said, here's to season six- a long way from where the show first started. It blows my mind how far Read More
Send us a textToday, I am recording with a podcasting expert, Kevin Palmieri, who is co-founder of Next Level University and the host of Podcast Growth University. To start things off, Kevin shares his backstory. It begins with humble origins, with no father in the picture. Kevin then tells us Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Kevin Palmieri, co-founder and host of Next Level University, a global top-100 self-improvement podcast with over 1,900 episodes and listeners in more than 175 countries. Kevin opens up about how he went from living in the basement of rock bottom—emotionally and spiritually—to building Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Kevin Skellett, an author, pastor, and founder of Love Never Ends Ministry. Mr. Skellett shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son Mark to suicide and how that devastating moment reshaped his life, his faith, and his calling. What began as a season Read More
In this episode of our clinician masterclass series, we dive into the unique challenges faced by wildland firefighters and specialized law enforcement units like the Border Patrol, FBI, US Marshals, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. Join psychologist Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia as she shares essential strategies and techniques Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down ("outside") with Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan — a clinical mental-health expert and pioneer in nature-informed therapy. We explore the underestimated power of nature on mental, emotional, and even spiritual health. Dr. Schreiber-Pan explains the science behind how spending time outdoors can lower anxiety, reduce stress, Read More
In this episode of Rise, Shine, and Redefine, host Caryn Meininger shares her personal journey of preparing for her first-ever plant medicine retreat with ayahuasca. After years of contemplation and synchronicities aligning, she takes the leap to embark on this transformative experience. Caryn opens up about her intentions, fears, and Read More
Send us a textToday's episode is a heavy one but with plenty of laughs along the way.Joining me from all the way in Ireland, Ronika Merl- activist, artists, screenwriter, and poet- sits down with me to discuss trauma and the lives we live. She, herself, has lived quite a few.The Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Ronika Merl, who is a survivor, screenwriter, poet, and activist. Ms. Merl opens up about her early life growing up in a Himalayan tribal community, her move to Austria, and how years of abuse and trauma led her into prostitution at just sixteen. Read More
Send us a textToday, I welcome Reverend Cheryl Kincaid, a Presbyterian minister and author, to discuss faith, forgiveness, and healing from trauma. Ms. Kincaid shares her deeply personal experiences with abuse, her journey of faith, and her mission to help survivors of abuse find healing through God's love. She shares the Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with Meridee Hlokoff, the founder of Laser Quit, to discuss an innovative and science-backed approach to addiction recovery using cold laser therapy — a combination of red light therapy and low-level radiation that’s changing the way we view sobriety. Ms. Hlokoff shares her personal story Read More
