It hurts to have unmet needs. And it sucks to scurry after crumbs when you’re starving. Join Kelly Brogan MD, as she teaches us how our pain points are portals. She’ll help you discover a world where every seeming challenge is a new chapter in your most audacious story. Plot twists, body symptoms, and heartbreak each represent an opportunity to own ourselves and learn to better wield the power of choice. Kelly will take you on a reclamation journey from the battlefield of victim consciousness to the sovereignty of self-devoted pleasure and expose every surprising place you’ve given your power away. Explore the tools you’ll need to find out what you want, how to ask for it and how to stand in fierce alignment with yourself.Kelly Brogan is a soul alchemist and threshold guardian devoted to the transformation of collective consciousness. As a young know-it-all atheist, candy-addict, straight-A MIT neuroscience major and Ivy-league trained psychiatrist, she specialized in feeding women, herself included, straight into the mouth of the medicated beast. After a Hashimoto’s healing journey inspired her to sound the alarm on the bait-and-switch of big pharma, she became a renegade activist—authoring the New York Times bestseller, A Mind of Your Own, and its follow-up, Own Your Self; co-editing the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression; and eventually becoming an honorary member of the Disinformation Dozen. She is the creatrix of Vital Mind Reset, the online health reclamation program, and the membership community Vital Life Project. She’s a human, cat, and chicken mom.
It hurts to have unmet needs. And it sucks to scurry after crumbs when you’re starving. Join Kelly Brogan MD, as she teaches us how our pain points are portals. She’ll help you discover a world where every seeming challenge is a new chapter in your most audacious story. Plot twists, body symptoms, and heartbreak each represent an opportunity to own ourselves and learn to better wield the power of choice. Kelly will take you on a reclamation journey from the battlefield of victim consciousness to the sovereignty of self-devoted pleasure and expose every surprising place you’ve given your power away. Explore the tools you’ll need to find out what you want, how to ask for it and how to stand in fierce alignment with yourself.Kelly Brogan is a soul alchemist and threshold guardian devoted to the transformation of collective consciousness. As a young know-it-all atheist, candy-addict, straight-A MIT neuroscience major and Ivy-league trained psychiatrist, she specialized in feeding women, herself included, straight into the mouth of the medicated beast. After a Hashimoto’s healing journey inspired her to sound the alarm on the bait-and-switch of big pharma, she became a renegade activist—authoring the New York Times bestseller, A Mind of Your Own, and its follow-up, Own Your Self; co-editing the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression; and eventually becoming an honorary member of the Disinformation Dozen. She is the creatrix of Vital Mind Reset, the online health reclamation program, and the membership community Vital Life Project. She’s a human, cat, and chicken mom.
Learn more about Kelly's Relaxed Woman System here.
What if the cavity story is bigger than sugar and brushing?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nirvani, a leading dental surgeon who has gone holistic in over a decade of practice. Nirvani gets honest about the limits of germ theory in the mouth and the oral–body connection that keeps showing up in real cases.
We get into cavities, root canals, wisdom teeth, and amalgams, then shift to what a day-to-day, truly holistic routine looks like. Expect tongue posture, chewing with intention, a five-minute face massage, and simple at-home care, alongside the emotional layer that many families notice but can’t quite name. You’ll hear a clear way to think about what each choice might mean for your whole system, without the hype.
You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Introduction
[05:41] Why the “brush and floss more” story doesn’t explain what’s really going on in your mouth
[12:19] What your teeth reveal about the rest of your body’s health
[18:06] The surprising link between chronic inflammation, emotions, and dental pain
[25:54] Why drilling and filling may not solve the deeper cause of decay
[32:47] The mouth–gut connection that changes how you think about oral care
[39:02] How to support your teeth naturally using minerals and mindful daily habits
[45:38] The five-minute face massage that improves lymph flow and jaw tension
[52:15] What tongue posture can teach you about your nervous system
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Find more from Dr. Nirvani:
Instagram: @drnirvaniholistic
Website: drnirvani.com
YouTube: @Dr.Nirvani
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
Learn more about the GLOW program here.
Learn more about Kelly's Relaxed Woman System here.
To dive deeper, listen to Reclamation Radio episode Unmasking the Narcissist and How to stop being controlled by Ego.
Even the darkest voice in your head is trying to help.
In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist David Coates, trained in Internal Family Systems, to explore parts work with men. Together we trace how the mind operates like a family system of parts, and how those parts show up in relationships when they’re driving the bus. We also map the four extreme male strategies David has observed across years of clinical work and what shifts when they’re seen clearly.
The problem is simple to name and hard to live with: when I blend with a part, it runs the show and pulls the relationship to the perimeter. The move is to unblend, get curious, and stay centered while refusing the bait.
You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Introduction
[04:17] Why Internal Family Systems can finally make sense of your chaotic mind
[06:01] How regulating your inner world stops the suffering loop you keep replaying outside yourself
[08:12] The radical reason there are no “bad parts” because even suicidal thoughts have a protective logic
[10:02] What happens when a therapist meets every part with zero agenda or judgment
[14:55] The real patterns behind “toxic masculinity” and why labeling men as narcissists misses the point
[20:46] How to recognize when you’re getting pulled into someone else’s chaos, and hold your own center
[26:15] Why your partner’s most frustrating traits might just be old survival strategies
[37:54] How reconnecting with exiled “little-boy” parts unlocks lost power and presence
[51:15] What true healing looks like when an identity built on defense finally collapses
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Find more from Dr. David Coates:
David’s Book: Be Less Dickish
Instagram: @belessdickish
Facebook: Be Less Dickish
Website: davidcoates.world
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership here.
What if your body knows who to trust before your mind does?
In this episode, I explore the distinction between discernment and being inflexible or judgmental, and why nervous-system safety matters. I look at how surrounding myself with people who share my values gave my system the signal it needed to read truth. I point to embodied examples of leadership where trust and betrayal are felt, not computed.
The real shift is letting your body tell you who feels like an ally and where something feels off. Not everyone has to be everything to you. Some relationships are for deep safety, others are for a hike or a dance, and that’s healthy. When judgment shows up, it’s a mirror inviting you to own the part you’ve pushed into the shadows.
Sometimes the smartest move is giving your body what it already needs.
You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:15] Why discernment isn’t about judgment but about nervous system safety
[02:20] What binge-watching warrior shows taught me about embodied leadership
[03:05] How to sense betrayal and trust through your body instead of logic
[03:50] The real reason some people can’t engage in truth conversations
[04:45] How to tell when someone’s nervous system can’t handle reality
[05:10] Why different relationships serve different energetic purposes in your life
[05:50] The healthy way to view relationships as conscious, reciprocal exchanges
[06:05] How judgment reveals the parts of yourself still waiting to be loved
Want to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
Go deeper on this topic with Kelly's Breakup Breakthrough masterclass here.
What if every breakup is really a practice in facing death?
In this episode, a breakup practice adapted from family constellation work shows how to reclaim energy after a romantic ending. Responsibility comes first, along with the willingness to wear the villain crown. The process opens space to see the good inside painful relationships and drop the need to be right. Prompts guide you to return what was never yours, take back what you abandoned, and finally walk away free.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[05:02] The three yeses of healthy romantic love
[07:13] Taking responsibility after a breakup
[09:46] Wearing the villain crown and dropping superiority
[11:55] Recognizing the good in painful relationships
[13:35] What you’ll never accept again and reclaiming yourself
[14:41] Step-by-step breakup practice to cut energetic ties
[17:41] Guarding your energy and final reflections
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Resources Mentioned:
Art Therapy Institute | Website
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!
Learn more about Kelly's Reclaimed program here.
What if your past doesn’t have to decide your future in love?
In this episode, I sit down with Elitsa Velikova, a family constellation practitioner and therapist to discuss the hot topic of relationships, both moving beyond past relationships and readying yourself for healthy love.
The conversation goes deep into the ways our family of origin and past partners shape how we love today. We talk about what it takes to truly complete old relationships, how mother and father dynamics play out in intimacy, and what it means to turn toward healthy connection as an adult.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[06:59] What actually happens in a family constellation field
[16:02] Why your past patterns with parents and partners don’t define your future
[23:13] The three conditions needed to build healthy relationships
[31:01] Saying yes to love means saying yes to endings and death
[36:42] Going beyond the mother and reclaiming her as a resource
[42:18] What completion with an ex-partner really looks like
[52:01] The impact of enmeshment with the father on adult relationships
[57:56] Family constellation as a path to secure love and acceptance
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You can connect with Elitsa and her work on her website.
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!
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What if the secret to finding love is letting go, not holding tighter?
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Loftus, a singer-songwriter and actress turned coach who helps women break free from cultural programming and embrace their desire for marriage. She shares her own path from chasing achievement and validation to finding fulfillment in partnership and writing her book, Eve’s Second Chance.
We talk about what it means to soften, slow down, and restore receptivity. Amy opens up about praying for her husband before she met him, the role of faith and surrender in her journey, and the practical shifts that helped her move from independence to connection.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[10:07] Learning to let go of control and receive in marriage
[16:32] Shifting from new age manifestation to prayer and faith
[24:20] Submission, surrender, and restoring balance in relationships
[31:47] Communication differences between men and women
[39:01] Praying for her husband and recognizing synchronicities
[47:13] The four energies in relationships and the role of equity
[54:49] Feminism, culture capture, and what has been stolen from women
[01:00:57] The lost art of signaling and courtship in dating
[01:06:23] Career, seasons of life, and redefining priorities in marriage
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Resources Mentioned:
Eve’s Second Chance by Amy Loftus | Book
Eve’s Second Chance Podcast with Amy Loftus | Spotify or Apple
Dr. Pat Allen | Website
Gabby Reece | Website
Getting to “I Do” by Dr. Pat Allen and Sandra Harmon | Book or Audiobook
Them Before Us by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning | Book or Audiobook
You can connect with Amy on her website and her TikTok.
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!
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What if being a “career woman” is actually what’s burning us out?
In this episode, I take you inside my own shift from running a business that constantly drained me to finally feeling what it’s like when work becomes an exhale. The story moves through the stages of female entrepreneurship, from the codependent “good wife” model to the reliable “good husband” that provides and grows.
Along the way, you’ll hear about the toll of micromanagement, the endless chase of shiny new strategies, and the messy lessons I learned with consultants. The turning point came when I stopped clinging to control and trusted real leadership, which let my team carry the vision instead of me. For the first time, my business feels like it supports me rather than the other way around
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[06:12] The burnout cycle of female entrepreneurs
[09:07] Moving from a “good wife” business to a “good husband” business
[13:18] The hidden traps of micromanagement and emotional dependence
[17:42] The stages of vendors, managers, and true leaders
[21:15] Biological differences in leadership and team dynamics
[24:21] Breaking shiny object syndrome with clear systems
[27:08] What it feels like when vision and systems align
[29:14] The path to a business that truly supports your life
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Resources Mentioned:
David Deida Stages and Revelations | Website
David Deida | Books
Awakened Activism Masterclass | Website
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
Join Kelly's sovereignty-minded community, Vital Life Project, here.
What if everything you were taught about living on Earth is wrong?
In this episode I sit down with Austin Witsit, a researcher and debater who has built an extensive library of evidence on why we’re not spinning on a ball in space. He’s known for bringing rigor to a subject that’s often dismissed and for holding his own in countless debates.
We get into his path from hearing a rapper mention flat earth to becoming one of the most outspoken voices in the field, why cosmology feels like the “glitch in the matrix” that changes everything, and how he handles conversations at a party without pulling out the sword. We also talk about the unseen realm, the idea of ether, and why the way we transmit this information, especially to the next generation, matters just as much as the facts themselves.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[07:44] Austin’s path into flat earth and why he kept going
[10:58] Why cosmology shifts an entire worldview unlike other truths
[16:27] How Austin handles conversations about flat earth at parties
[24:12] The tropes and challenges he faces in debates with academics
[29:43] Understanding the ether and its implications for reality
[35:49] Ancient civilizations, hidden history, and sacred geometry
[38:21] The role of health, history, and cosmology in seeing clearly
[44:18] The patterns of belief fields and victim consciousness
[50:32] Why vibe and relatability matter more than fear when sharing truth
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Resources Mentioned:
Flat Earth Song by B.O.B | YouTube
Michelson–Morley Experiment | Wikipedia
Dayton Miller Aether Drift Experiments | Wikipedia
Lindsay Ridgeway Art | Website
How to connect with Austin:
YouTube: @Witsit
Telegram: witsitgetsit
X (formerly Twitter): @WitsitGetsIt
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here.
This episode is sponsored by Samadhi Moss. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off your sea moss!
Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.
Register here for Kelly's free live masterclass, Exhale, on September 24th at 12PM ET.
What if shame wasn’t the enemy but the doorway?
In this episode I sit down with my dear friend, pole dance teacher, and new author Wendy Diaz, who writes under the pen name Selene Ashé. She’s just released her first book Diary of a Bad Bitch, a work that blends memoir and erotic nonfiction.
We get into her journey with pole dance as a path of self-expression, the permission it creates for women to explore their sensuality, and the way her writing opens space for honest, vulnerable conversations about sexuality and creativity.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[07:14] The permission field of pole dance and moving through shame
[13:27] Creativity expanding into tattooing, drawing, and blood painting
[19:04] Female versus male gaze in performance and dance videos
[25:11] Navigating invisibility, fame, and the desire for attention
[31:45] Erotic reclamation, archetypes, and sexual exploration through pole
[37:42] Writing her book and choosing a pen name
[42:51] Building conscious cabaret as a safe performance space
[45:58] Sensuality, sexuality, and the role of slowing down
[54:12] Why pleasure and sexuality are always available
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Resources Mentioned:
Diary of a Bad Bitch by Selene Ashé | Book
Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James | Book or Audiobook
Conscious Cabaret | Website and Instagram
Get Selene’s new book out now: The Diary of a Bad Bitch. True stories of sensuality, self discovery and spiritual alchemy. Available online and at www.seleneashe.com
You can connect with Selene and her work on Instagram here.
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here
Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.
Try out the cleanest grass-fed beef protein on the market here and get 15% off your order, or 30% off your first subscription!
Register here for Kelly's free live masterclass, Exhale, on September 24th at 12PM ET.
What happens when your biggest fear comes true and you’re branded a monster by your own community?
In this episode I sit down with Katherine Finley, a former psychotherapist who lost her license after stepping outside the bounds of her board. She spent ten years in the field, specializing in trauma, before her career was abruptly cut short.
We talk about the patterns that led her into the rescuer role, what it was like to have her license revoked, and how she faced public shaming from her professional community. Katherine takes me into the raw moments of shame, the gut punch of being called dangerous, and the process of wearing what she calls the “villain crown.” This is a story about turning persecution into initiation and finding freedom on the other side of judgment.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[08:12] Losing her license and the rescuer role
[13:46] The limits of defending yourself against the board
[17:42] Facing victimhood inside the licensing system
[20:37] The rupture of empathy and seeing villains for the first time
[24:15] Public shaming in her local community
[28:48] Choosing not to defend and sitting with shame
[34:21] Breaking the punishment cycle and reclaiming energy
[38:06] Finding freedom through desire and horses
[43:18] Advice for practitioners on holding space without disempowering clients
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How to connect with Katherine:
Website: sovereignheartcoaching.com
YouTube: @katherinefinley444
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.
Try out the cleanest grass-fed beef protein on the market here and get 15% off your order, or 30% off your first subscription!
Ask Kelly your burning questions in our monthly Vital Life Project membership here.
In this episode, I talk about why desire will never stop, and why that’s actually a good thing.
I share my response to a listener struggling with perfectionism and the fear of passing it on to her daughter. I talk about the insatiable nature of feminine desire, how entitlement creeps in when we lose awareness, and why learning to appreciate even the smallest moments can change everything. I share how I practice this in my own life, from focusing on the comfort of a blanket during a water fast to letting my kids make their own choices, even when it’s inconvenient for me. And I break down how desire, when it’s met with consciousness, can become a powerful force for creation instead of a source of suffering.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:02] Navigating perfectionism and fear of complacency in kids
[02:00] Why feminine desire is naturally insatiable
[03:15] Recognizing entitlement and victim patterns in desire
[04:10] Using appreciation and the concept of “ha” to feel fullness
[05:20] Finding comfort and gratitude in small moments during struggle
[07:05] Transforming desire into life force energy and creative power
[08:00] Teaching kids to honor their own wants and choices
[09:15] Trusting desire and discerning it from entitlement and fear
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Resources Mentioned:
David Deida | Website
Mingtong Gu | Website
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
In this episode, I talk about how what we call love can actually be an addiction.
I share how I began questioning the way we label addiction as a disease and why abstinence models often keep people stuck. I look at how patterns of chaos, stimulation, and emotional highs and lows show up not just with substances but in love, work, and conflict. I talk about what the rat park studies and early attachment teach us about why we reach for these patterns, and why real intimacy can feel unbearable when our nervous system is wired for drama. I also share the four questions I use to examine any addictive habit so we can start finding what’s on the other side.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[05:02] How addiction patterns mirror emotional avoidance
[07:12] The victim triangle and nervous system conditioning
[09:18] Love addiction and the fear of true intimacy
[11:58] Reclaiming neuroception and seeing reality clearly
[14:42] Taking yourself off the market to break patterns
[16:15] How drama and chaos feed the addiction cycle
[18:02] Four questions to uncover the roots of addictive behavior
[21:00] What quitting actually gives you beyond abstinence
[23:12] Learning to embrace stability and the liminal space
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Resources Mentioned:
Rat Park Studies by Bruce K. Alexander | Research
The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff | Book
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.
Try out the cleanest grass-fed beef protein on the market here and get 15% off your order, or 30% off your first subscription!
What if everything you believed about college was a lie?
In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Maruyama of Degree Free, who, alongside her husband, has dedicated her life to helping young people reject the myth that college is the only path to success. She’s not just talking theories, she’s working directly with 16 to 20-year-olds, helping them carve out real, debt-free futures that actually align with their values.
We get into why the college system is fundamentally broken, how it became a trillion-dollar trap, and what we can do instead. From calling out the emotional manipulation baked into college marketing to breaking down how Gen Z is waking up and opting out, this conversation is direct, eye-opening, and deeply personal.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[05:26] The financial reality and predatory nature of student loans
[12:50] How the Higher Education Act created the college debt crisis
[18:05] The social myths used to sell college to parents and teens
[25:22] The cultural programming behind college as an avoidance tactic
[32:10] Why large peer groups in college create artificial community
[36:34] The Value of Diverse Community for Growth
[42:30] Passion vs interest and helping teens choose a career path
[1:02:07] The million-dollar degree problem and smarter financial strategies
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How to connect with Hannah:
Website: degreefree.com
Instagram: @degreefree
TikTok: @degreefree
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.
Try out the cleanest grass-fed beef protein on the market here and get 15% off your order, or 30% off your first subscription!
Learn more about Dr. Kelly Brogan's signature health protocol, Vital Mind Reset here.
Get Kelly's Victimless Mothering masterclass here.
What if everything you think about parenting is backwards?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Cowan, physician, author, Waldorf school consultant, and someone I consider a true elder in the space of soul-deep wisdom. Tom has spent decades questioning dominant narratives in medicine, biology, and now parenting. His latest book, Commonsense Childrearing, brings a radically different lens to the way we raise our children, one that’s grounded in trust, presence, and actual lived experience.
We talk about what it really means to get on your child’s team, how “bad” behavior is often a form of communication, and why the instinct to punish or correct usually backfires. Tom shares stories from his clinical practice and personal life that reframe everything from food fights to emotional outbursts, including why you probably shouldn’t play with your kids. This one cracked me open. I hope it does the same for you.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[08:49] How “savage” behavior reveals deeper parental lessons
[14:58] Parallels between parenting and government authority
[23:31] Getting on your child’s team and staying there
[24:52] The story of the student who wrote “tolerance is bullshit”
[33:06] The vulnerability of letting go of control and embracing the child’s reality
[42:17] How parents rob kids of perseverance by meddling
[38:28] The crayon-on-the-wall story and staying on their side
[48:27] Why you shouldn’t play with your kids and how to foster true play
[53:10] Ending food fights by giving autonomy and restoring natural consequences
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Resources Mentioned:
Commonsense Childrearing by Dr. Tom Cowan | Book
How to connect with Dr. Tom:
Website | drtomcowan.com
Instagram | @talkingturkeywithtom_
X | @drtomcowan
Garden Products | drcowansgarden.com
Clinic | newbiologyclinic.com
Find more from Kelly:
Instagram: @kellybroganmd
Website: kellybroganmd.com
Join Kelly's monthly membership, Vital Life Project here.
Get Kelly’s new book The Reclaimed Woman here and join the companion program, Reclaimed, here.
Go to the Juvent Store and use code KELLY300 at checkout to get $300 off your purchase.
Use code KELLYBROGAN for 15% off your first purchase at the Biofield Tuning Store. Not valid during sales. Exclusions apply.
Ask Kelly your burning questions in her monthly Vital Life Project membership.
You’ve been gaslit into distrusting your own impulses—here’s how to take them back.
In this episode, Kelly dives deep into one of the most powerful yet overlooked skills in personal growth: reclaiming your native desires. She unpacks a brilliant question from her Vital Life Project community—what’s the difference between discernment and judgment?—and uses it to expose the subtle ways we self-domesticate, override our needs, and live out of “shoulds” instead of self-trust.
Through intimate personal stories (yes, including peeing mid-interview and belting into the void with a vocal coach), Kelly reveals how she’s rebuilt a relationship with her own body, voice, and creative fire—not by changing who she is, but by expanding her awareness and nervous system capacity to hold discomfort. If you’ve ever felt caught between the urge to grow and the desire to be accepted as you are, this episode is your permission slip to do both. Expect provocative insights, radical reframes, and one audacious answer you won’t forget.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[00:38] The difference between discernment and judgment
[01:22] When it might be time to pause with a coach
[02:00] How structure and discipline build capacity
[02:45] Why rituals help reclaim personal choice
[03:30] Transitioning from “I should” to “I want”
[04:10] Honoring impulses as a path to healing
[05:00] Restoring trust in cravings like dark chocolate
[05:55] Biological impulses and meeting basic needs
[06:50] Peeing as a practice of self-trust
[07:30] The fear of creative self-expression
[08:15] What awareness really means
[09:05] Singing in front of a stranger despite fear
[10:00] How awareness builds nervous system capacity
[10:45] The trap of self-improvement driven by rejection
[11:35] Reclaiming childhood desires as valid
[12:10] Real growth comes from self-acceptance
[12:55] Why change isn’t the real goal
[13:30] Romantic relationships and the illusion of change
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What if the most powerful act of rebellion... is telling the truth in real time?
In this episode, Kelly cracks open the concept of “breaking the fourth wall” in real life—not on stage, but in your relationships, your identity, and your communication. She explores the subtle art of speaking the unspoken script, challenging the roles we play in family dynamics, breakups, power structures, and even content creation. From dismantling victim narratives to reclaiming autonomy through raw, unscripted truth-telling, this episode is a masterclass in emotional courage. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to navigate uncomfortable conversations, own your experience without controlling the outcome, and use directness as a spiritual practice. If you're tired of performance and ready for realness, this one hits hard.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:43] Authenticity vs performance in content and relationships
[02:36] Power dynamics and emotional connection
[04:18] Transparency in business and content creation
[05:00] Why we avoid real conversations after breakups
[06:26] How projecting onto others maintains victim roles
[08:00] When emotional courage is actually required
[09:16] Shifting from manipulation to honest communication
[11:20] The discomfort of vulnerability in daily interactions
[12:07] Awareness as the key to choice in hard conversations
[12:45] How truth-telling links to thyroid imbalances
[13:54] Energy lost in managing perception and avoiding conflict
[14:55] Balancing autonomy with real connection
[15:52] How to structure difficult conversations for impact
[17:18] Using positive intent to disarm defensiveness
[18:22] Breaking the victim-villain-savior dynamic through truth
[19:28] Recognizing roles and reclaiming real interaction
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"If you're looking for love, don't get married."
That’s just one of the many paradigm-shifting perspectives from today’s guest, Rabbi Manis Friedman—author, philosopher, and renowned lecturer on the spiritual and psychological architecture of relationships. Rabbi Friedman is one of the foremost voices challenging modern assumptions about love, marriage, intimacy, and gender roles—and his take is anything but conventional.
In this provocative episode, Kelly and Rabbi Friedman deconstruct the myths of modern romance—from why marriage shouldn’t be “for love,” to how women can actually identify a husband, not just another man. They dive deep into the nature of intimacy, the lost art of commitment, why sex should happen with the lights off, and what it truly means to belong to someone. Whether you're in the dating pool, rethinking your current relationship, or seeking to reclaim reverence for the sacred masculine and feminine, this episode will challenge you, awaken you, and offer a radically honest roadmap to relational clarity.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:11] Why sexual intimacy should happen with the lights off
[04:08] Why marriage is the highest form of imitating God
[06:13] Why humans are not content just being human
[07:38] Why marriage must be between a man and a woman
[08:20] The danger of seeking love instead of a person
[09:16] What long marriages reveal about true belonging
[10:02] The Fiddler on the Roof test of love
[11:17] Love as a byproduct, not the goal
[13:05] How marriage eliminates aloneness
[14:51] The difference between roommates and real intimacy
[15:27] Why intimacy requires turning off the lights
[16:33] How sensory stillness deepens connection
[18:03] Why performance ruins intimacy
[19:47] The myth of unconditional love
[20:57] The danger of sexual liberation for women
[22:06] How dating replaced commitment
[23:44] Marriage as reunion, not just union
[25:02] Why the best dates make the worst husbands
[26:17] Why multi-year relationships are emotional torture
[27:52] Why women often don’t truly choose their husbands
[28:26] The role of chemistry in real compatibility
[29:34] What it means to feel like a wife
[30:06] Why dating should be selfish and strategic
[31:57] Why giving a breakup reason is cruel
[32:35] Why women should not initiate marriage
[33:54] How men get emasculated before the wedding
[35:09] Why women need men to lead
[36:02] How matchmaking protects your heart
[37:58] Why polite dating causes emotional confusion
[39:54] Dating as emotionally safer than shopping
[40:57] Why respect between spouses heals families
[42:44] Why kids need clear parental structure
[44:17] Why grandma’s way might’ve been wiser
[45:29] What real intimacy looks like in the bedroom
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What if everything you’ve been told about parasites is wrong?
In this explosive episode, Kelly sits down with Dr. Daniel Roytas—clinical educator, researcher, and author of Can You Catch a Cold?—to unravel one of the most deeply held beliefs in both mainstream and alternative health: the idea that parasites are invaders that must be eradicated. Daniel’s work challenges the foundations of germ theory and dives into the seductive psychology of victim consciousness that underpins much of modern medicine—yes, even “natural” medicine.
Get ready to question everything you think you know about gut health, parasite cleanses, and even the existence of so-called “pathogenic” organisms. This conversation exposes how medical myths get recycled, how belief systems override biology, and why the real toxin might not be what’s in your gut—but how you think about your body. From pleomorphism and misdiagnosis to the spiritual implications of blaming nature for our ailments, this is a no-holds-barred exploration of what it truly means to reclaim health in a toxic world. If you’ve ever taken black walnut tincture or been told your symptoms are due to “Lyme,” you need to hear this.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:03] Why parasites are the sacred cow of alternative medicine
[02:22] How parasite belief crosses both conventional and alt-health circles
[03:56] The link between parasite obsession and victim consciousness
[05:28] What we’re actually talking about when we say “parasites”
[06:43] Why some “parasites” might not cause illness at all
[08:19] New research suggesting many parasites are harmless
[10:26] The problem with asymptomatic infection logic
[12:47] How artifacts are misidentified as parasites in lab tests
[14:40] Why the theory of pleomorphism changes everything
[16:48] Studying microbes outside the body vs. inside
[19:14] How healthy people test positive for “pathogenic” organisms
[21:30] Why immune system explanations don’t add up
[24:42] What worms may actually be doing in your gut
[27:10] The surprising detox role of certain parasites
[30:44] Why “anti-parasitic” herbs may work for a different reason
[33:03] What’s really happening when people pass worms
[35:05] The emotional and cultural grip of Lyme disease
[38:16] Why misdiagnosing the cause keeps people stuck
[41:26] Simple practices that matter more than parasite cleanses
[43:45] How parasite fear reflects a deeper healing pattern
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Resources Mentioned:
Can You Catch a Cold? by Dr. Daniel Roytas | Book
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What if your anxiety isn’t in your mind—but in your field?
In this episode, Kelly sits down with researcher, inventor, and Biofield Tuning founder Eileen McKusick, whose groundbreaking work challenges everything we think we know about healing, consciousness, and the human body. With nearly 30 years of experience decoding the electric blueprint of the body using sound, Eileen has mapped the energetic anatomy that surrounds and informs our physical form—and she’s proving it’s more than just woo.
You’ll learn how unresolved trauma shows up as electrical noise in your field, why thoughts aren’t stored in your brain, and how tuning forks can uncover—and dissolve—lifelong emotional patterns. Eileen breaks down the science of vibrational healing in language that’s as sharp as it is accessible, offering a powerful new lens for understanding everything from anxiety and chronic pain to inherited trauma and illness. Whether you're energy-curious or deep down the frequency rabbit hole, this conversation will leave you rethinking what it means to be coherent—and how to reclaim your signal.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:45] How thoughts may exist outside the brain
[02:30] Practical ways to bring coherence to your energy field
[03:05] The idea that humans are electric beings
[05:30] What it means to live in a vibrational cosmology
[08:05] Tuning forks as tools for energetic feedback
[10:05] Why vibes don’t lie—reading emotion through frequency
[12:10] What tuning forks reveal about emotional memory
[14:05] How emotional patterns are stored in specific zones of the field
[16:45] Why anyone can learn to feel energetic distortions
[17:30] Memories are stored outside the body in magnetic standing waves
[22:30] A shocking example of inherited trauma imprinting in the womb
[27:25] The hidden role of worthiness in chronic pain and illness
[29:10] What coherence actually means for your body and mind
[33:00] Why injuries often occur in incoherent zones of your field
[35:10] How forks imprint coherent frequency back into the system
[38:00] The link between stress, bone loss, and electrical depletion
[40:00] Water, memory, and the vibrational nature of the body
[45:00] Rewiring subconscious loops to release stuckness
[48:40] 174hz fork to deepen relaxation
[51:00] How tension turns into lightness through tuning
[53:30] 528hz fork to brighten the field
[55:15] How tension suppresses emotional expression
[57:00] Resilience as the new immunity
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Resources Mentioned:
Biofield Tuning | Website
The Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird | Book or Audiobook
Tuning the Human Biofield by Eileen McKusick | Book or Audiobook
Sonic Slider Tuning Fork | Website
Sing the Body Electric | Bodywork Series
Veda Austin’s work on structured water | Website
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“Most ‘biohacks’ numb your body—this one helps it remember how to heal.”
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Rush Simonson, Chairman and CEO of Juvent Health, a company pioneering a regenerative health tech that’s quietly disrupting everything we think we know about movement, aging, and musculoskeletal vitality. With over 25 years in medtech and surgical innovation, Rush has seen what works—and more importantly, what doesn’t—when it comes to long-term healing. His journey from spinal implants to cellular biomechanics reveals a truth most wellness circles ignore: real health is mechanical, cellular, and shockingly primal.
This conversation dives deep into the science behind micro-impact, why traditional vibration plates may be doing more harm than good, and how your body’s innate regenerative systems—bone density, joint repair, lymphatic flow, proprioception—are directly linked to how often, and how effectively, you move. You’ll learn why walking barefoot could be the most powerful supplement you’re not taking, how micro-motion affects brain health and even Parkinson’s outcomes, and why this subtle technology could keep your parents out of assisted living. Whether you're a barefoot biohacker, a movement minimalist, or just looking for ways to age with more autonomy, this episode is a goldmine.
You’ll Learn:
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:42] The hidden importance of barefoot walking
[02:18] What makes the Juvent plate different from vibration plates
[03:12] Kelly’s personal journey with movement and muscle loss
[04:45] How gym training and walking restored balance
[05:36] The myth of vibration plates as a walking replacement
[06:08] How Juvent mimics barefoot walking for metabolic health
[08:00] How Rush became disillusioned with surgical implants
[11:16] How mechano-transduction fuels cellular nutrition
[13:02] Why lack of movement leads to impact deficiency
[14:21] The concept of vita-kin: a daily kinetic vitamin
[15:52] How Juvent delivers safe and effective micro-impact
[17:06] How Juvent activates lymphatic and glymphatic systems
[24:45] How small daily inputs protect future vitality
[27:08] How resonance makes micro-impact effective
[28:44] Juvent as a “dose-correct” physiological therapy
[30:12] How Juvent improves balance and prevents falls
[31:30] How cellular interaction depends on movement
[32:47] How Juvent reconnects you to natural biological inputs
[35:00] How Juvent helped Rush’s mother avoid a nursing home
[36:28] Why Juvent supports metabolic and musculoskeletal health
[37:50] Steve Harvey’s pain relief and national endorsement
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