In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with Maia for November’s energetic forecast — and November sounds like it’s gonna be a good month for all of us! Maia sees tornado energy — things are getting shaken up! The first half of November may feel messy and inconvenient, but this disruption is good. It’s clearing the path so the dust can settle in a way that’s far more aligned with your purpose. Once the storm passes, the vibe shifts. Maia pulled the Sun Tar...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a leading expert in menopause, perimenopause, and andropause health. Dr. Greenleaf is a board-certified urogynecologist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of the International Pause Institute, where she helps women and men reclaim their energy, confidence, and hormonal balance through holistic care. She also leads The Pelvic Floor Store, an online resource for pelvic health, and Femversi...

In this episode, Jamie the Great and I chat with Maia as she breaks down the October 2025 energy forecast — exploring how to move with purpose, embrace new beginnings, and refresh your spirit. October’s energy feels like a quiet new beginning. Even though we’re moving into fall, the month carries a spring-like renewal — soft, feminine, and deeply intentional. It’s about surrendering and allowing, letting things unfold naturally. ⚡️ Number of the Month: 1 October is a 1 month in numerolo...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I get real about matchmaking for marriage, dating apps, and what it takes to build meaningful connections in today’s world with Matchmaker Kami. Kami is a matchmaker and dating coach who has been trained by the Aleeza Ben Sholom from Netflix Jewish Matchmaker fame. We explore why matchmaking starts with creating connections at its most basic level, and why your profile picture may be the single most important part of meeting som...

This episode is like no other. In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the great and I sit down with Dawn Geller. Dawn recently experienced every mother’s worst nightmare, the sudden tragic death of her 20 year old son Dylan. This interview is raw, the pain cuts through your soul, and Dawn is beyond courageous to share her story. We retrace the phone calls and the experience the day of Dylan’s deathWe dive into grief and grief counseling We talk about the funeral a...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Maia dives into September’s energy forecast, spotlighting the power of shifting perspectives to see the world as full of miracles and opportunities. September 2025 carries big “endings and beginnings” energy, making it the perfect time to focus on routines, discipline, and setting yourself up for success. In this episode, Maia shares: The importance of morning and evening rituals How to envision your day and reflect at night The Tarot ca...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with Lynn Harris—founder and CEO of GOLD Comedy, the trailblazing comedy school, professional network, and content studio helping women and non-binary creatives launch their comedy careers, build community, and create hilarious, culture-shifting content. Beyond comedy, Lynn is an award-winning journalist and novelist whose work has changed the national conversation around violence against young women—leading to new federal p...

August is bringing major shifts — and it feels way better than July! In this episode, Maia shares her exciting energetic forecast for August 2025, and it’s all about luck, transformation, and alignment. 🌟 Theme of the month: Luck 🐞 Spirit animal: Ladybug — a symbol deeply connected to both Jamie the Great (who may have been one in a past life!) and Maia, who has two ladybug tattoos for her kids. 🎱 Magic 8 Ball vibes: It’s time to ask for what you want. We’re currently in the powerful Lion’s...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415 we chat with Career Coach and Consultant, Kate Sargent @yourcareerplusone. Kate is the founder of KJS Coaching & Consulting, where she has coached over 1,000 job seekers and helps businesses scale their people operations, and The Plus One Collective, a purpose-driven community for freelancers and consultants. She has 20 years of experience in People Ops at companies like The North Face, Method, and Allbirds. We chat about: How Kate got into...

July is here—and it’s a powerful one. In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great sit down with psychotherapist and energy healer Maia Taub to dive into July’s energetic themes using the Akashic Records and intuitive tarot guidance. Maia shares why this month feels like peeling back and orange and deep ocean currents—dark, emotional, and transformative—and how to move through it with presence and power. 🌀 In this episode, we explore: July’s emotional energy forecast ...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with Ellyn Mantell—mother, grandmother, devoted wife for over 50 years, ostomate, advocate, and motivational speaker. Ellyn shares the inspiring story behind her memoir, “The Best We Could,” which is about her journey healing from intergenerational trauma after surviving childhood abuse, raising her sisters, finding love and more. Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, self worth, and the legacy of hope Elly...

In June’s Energetic Forecast: Maia’s Take, Maia shares that June is short and sweet and all about love! June is for lovers and love is in the air. Whether it’s loving yourself or loving someone else, June is all about love. It’s a vibe, whimsical, nostalgic and slow with fireflies and hammocks. Immerse yourself fully in the energy of June. Maia pulls tarot cards: 8 of disks - which is prudence - message is everything that is coming to fruition is really good but sti...

On today’s episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I sit down with bad ass extraordinaire, Sunny Schwartz, — a nationally recognized leader in criminal justice reform, restorative justice, and prison rehabilitation programs. Sunny is the author of Dreams from the Monster Factory, which tells her raw and riveting journey from the South Side of Chicago to becoming a pioneering force in alternatives to incarceration, prison education, and restorative justice initiatives in San Fr...

In May’s energetic forecast, Maia’s Take, Maia shares that May feels deep. It’s about adulting ( we don’t really like this because who wants to adult?- it’s hard!) But as Maia explains it’s more about adulting in a calm no drama, slightly boring way. And, you feel accomplished. There is also the message that runs through all of May which is fear isn’t real and everything is fine. Something becomes clear. Something that has been troubling you or taking your...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with permanent makeup artist extraordinaire Andrea Cerini-Fawthrop. Andrea is a licensed esthetician, makeup artist, and certified permanent makeup artist through the American Academy of Micropigmentation, specializing in brow shaping and makeup artistry. We discuss: How growing up in the salon from age 14 inspired Andrea to combine brow shaping, makeup, and her art background to create perfect permanent enhancements tailored to...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415, Jamie the Great and I chat with Kayla, an amazing single mom who’s turned her heartbreak into a powerful story of healing and growth. After catching her long time partner and father of her child cheating, Kayla embarked on a journey to heal from relationship trauma and rediscover herself. We dive into: The red flags she ignored and what she learned from themHow she transformed her childhood trauma into a source of strengthReparenting her inner child—a gam...

In April's Energetic Forecast: Maia's Take, we're bringing you something new. Our first two time guest, Maia Taub, is back. She's a psychotherapist, intuitive and Soul Alignment practitioner. Maia is tapping into the energy of April to see what it has in store for you. We’re keeping it short and interrupting less. You can hear all about April in under 16 minutes so press play now. Drop a comment or DM us after to share what resonates with you. And, if you w...

In this episode of Talking Smack 415 it’s Debbie Mink and Jamie the Great, and that's it! You know we can talk and talk and talk. We update you on life's curveballs, comebacks and other topics: Jamie’s cancer updatePussy Quilt art opening Debbie’s job search Jamie’s blind dog And you know we cover tons of other things too. Shout out to Arnies for their Mac &Cheese - Jamie loves to eat this while her mouth is healing. And as you know the best medicin...

In our latest episode of Talking Smack 415 Jamie the Great and I chat with Lisa Jacobs. Lisa is a Professional Certified Coach trained in Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead™ method and certified in mindfulness and emotional intelligence. She is a speaker, facilitator and leadership coach. As an ignitor, she guides daring leaders to move forward with greater awareness, boldness, and alignment so they achieve their goals. Her work stands on the belief that growth is not just a goal; it’s a...

In the latest episode of Talking Smack 415, we chat with psychotherapist, Maia Taub about her Soul Alignment practice. We learn so many new words like Akashic Records, transference, the Clairs, energy hygiene. We discuss her process and how she keeps her therapy both separate and integrative with Soul Alignment. We talk about souls, reincarnation, chakras, Energy healing, past life regressions and so much more. Listen to the end to hear a q that Maia wishes people woul...