Best Dr. Alfiee Breland Noble Podcasts (2025)

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S3E16: Empowering Gen Z to Explore Their Passions Featuring Morgann Noble 53:58

2+ y ago53:58

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In this episode, guest Morgann Noble, daughter of Dr. Alfiee and an intern at The AAKOMA Project, gives unique insights for parents about the challenges that children of color experience. With a passion for bringing ideas to life, Morgann calls herself “a dreamer” at The AAKOMA Project, with a long list of people of influence she would like to enga…

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S3E15: Expanding the Narrative for Black Men Featuring Shaka Senghor 51:47

2+ y ago51:47

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In this episode, guest Shaka Senghor shares his inspiring story from incarceration to becoming a two times bestselling author, influencer and one of Oprah’s “SuperSoul 100” – teaching lessons of redemption and vulnerability to the masses. He grew up spending 19 years in prison, seven of them in solitary confinement. Through reflection and writing, …

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S3E14: Building Bridges Featuring Kheira Bekkadja 41:40

2+ y ago41:40

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In this episode, guest Kheira Bekkadja, a Muslim Algerian American college student making an impact in mental health, inspires listeners with her insights on grounding in self-care and positive affirmations. As an example, she shares the Muslim practice of praying five times, at set times during the day, as challenging as it can be to stay persiste…

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S3E13: Spreading Hope Through Content Creation Featuring Gigi Robinson 42:32

2+ y ago42:32

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In this episode, 24-year-old guest Gigi Robinson, a master content creator, graduate student and model, shares insights for living with chronic illness and addressing mental health issues, inspired to use her story to move the masses through her highly successful social media channels. She calls the Internet “an oyster” for Gen Zers to see beyond t…

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S3E12: When You Hear Me, You Hear Us Featuring Brooke Simpson 42:39

2+ y ago42:39

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In this episode, singer-songwriter Brooke Simpson, who just made her Broadway debut in the revival of 1776, shares the impact her culture as an Indigenous woman has had on her creativity. From her early days dressing and dancing for her tribe’s “pow wow” ceremonies, she learned “to bleed creativity” into the foundation of who she is today. She has …

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S3E11: Creating the Right Parenting Mindset Featuring Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart 45:54

2+ y ago45:54

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Couched In Color | Season 3 | Episode 11 In this episode, guest Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, a pediatric psychologist, parent coach and widely followed social media expert, shares profound insights on ways to create a healthy mindset that takes the blame off the child. This mindset empowers parents and primary caregivers. Many parents come to the role …

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S3E10: How Sneakers Saved and Ruined My Life Featuring Trent Out Loud 49:58

2+ y ago49:58

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In this episode, guest Trent Out Loud, founder and CEO of Exclucity, a multi-million-dollar footwear and apparel company, shares his story of seeking therapy after losing $2.3 million dollars in his sneakers’ business. That loss came when he forgot to tend to his own mental health during the ups and downs of his business, including the shifts occur…

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S3E9: Mental Health Advocate, Mom, Veteran, Latina: A Hidden Healer Featuring Ayanna Kelly 47:22

2+ y ago47:22

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In this episode, guest Ayanna Kelly, an Afro-Latina advocate, disabled veteran and mom, shares an inside look at her mental health journey from burnout to standing at the White House as a leader of the Mental Health Youth Action Forum. (https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/youth-action-forum/) That forum, which took place in May 2022, was created …

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S3E8: Carson Daly Feels Your Pain: A Special Conversation on Couched in Color 31:59

2+ y ago31:59

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In this episode, Carson Daly, co-host of “The Today Show” and creator of its “Mind Matters” digital series, and producer/host of Emmy-award winning “The Voice”, openly shares his mental health struggles. He discusses the trauma of losing his father unexpectedly at age 5 and the subsequent night terrors he experienced. Later diagnosed with generaliz…

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S3E7: Phillip Schermer’s Mastermind Approach to Mental Health for the Masses 38:25

2+ y ago38:25

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In this inspiring episode Dr. Alfiee interviews guest Phillip Schermer, founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds, a non-profit created for a new era of mental wellness. Phillip, who was previously a Vice President & Chief of Staff to the Vice Chairman at BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, was so moved by the story of Logic, a rap…

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S3E6: Youth + Community Mental Health Advocacy: On a Mission with Marc Mendiola 48:00

2+ y ago48:00

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In this episode, Dr. Alfiee showcases 21-year-old youth advocate/mental health activist Marc Mendiola, who began making a difference in high school for those from low economic or diverse ethnic backgrounds. He has expanded his mission attracting millions of dollars of funding for new mental health initiatives. Now an undergraduate at Texas A & M Un…

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S3E5: Beyond the Red Carpet: A Life Redirected to Service with Shanti Das 40:33

3y ago40:33

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In episode 5 of Couched in Color, Dr. Alfiee celebrates the comeback/reinvention of Shanti Das and her “Silence the Shame” mission. Shanti, well known in the entertainment industry for her work with some of music’s top talent –like OutKast, Usher, Prince, TLC, Toni Braxton, and Erykah Badu, to name a few–shares a different type of success in this i…

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S3E4: New Mental Health Models for All Generations of Black Men Featuring Douglas Reed & Reginald A. Howard 52:48

3y ago52:48

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In Episode 4, Dr. Alfiee speaks with two “brothers” serving the Black Men Heal mission, expanding the non-profit’s free online therapy out into the world with an ongoing tour in various cities across the U.S. The two guests not only work for Black Men Heal, but they each have used the organization’s free therapy for themselves. Guest Doug McNeill R…

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S3E3: Knowing That You Are Enough Featuring Adrienne “Gam” Norris 34:02

3y ago34:02

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In this third episode of Couched in Color, Dr. Alfiee goes deep with guest Adrienne Banfield Norrris, better known as “Gammy” or “Gam” from Red Table Talk, a popular talk show with candid conversations among three generations of Black women. Gam is the mother of Jada Pinkett Smith, mother-in-law of Will Smith, and grandmother to Willow who is also …

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S3E2: Healing and Holding Hands with Maya Smith and Shadille Estepan of Born This Way Foundation 37:15

3y ago37:15

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In this second episode of Season 3 of Couched in Color, Host Dr. Alfiee interviews two members of Lady Gaga’s team from her Born This Way Foundation (based on her “freedom song” of the same name). Born This Way was created in 2012 to support the wellness of young people and empower them to build a kinder, braver world. The Executive Director, Maya …

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S3E1: Finding the Home Within with Dr. Jenny Wang 43:12

3y ago43:12

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In this opening episode of Season 3 of the “Couched in Color” podcast, Host Dr. Alfiee is joined by guest, Dr. Jenny T. Wang, who has been acknowledged for her “groundbreaking and invaluable” knowledge, presence, and activism for mental health in the Asian American/Immigrant community. Dr. Wang released a new book in May, 2022, Permission to Come H…

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Season 3 Trailer 0:59

3y ago0:59

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This podcast is designed to elevate conversations about mental health in diverse communities. You’ll hear from mental health experts, thought-leaders, people with lived-experience, celebrities, influencers, and everybody in between! Remember to like, subscribe, and turn on your notifications so you’re updated of each episode. New episodes will be r…

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A Conversation with Ali Tate 1:04:39

3+ y ago1:04:39

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In this episode, Hayley talks with Ali Tate a truly groundbreaking woman who fought through a negative self-image to become the first curve lingerie model for Victoria's Secret. They openly discuss body shaming, cancel culture, holding secrets, self-censorship, fear, inadequacy, self-harm, PTSD, suicide ideation, fear of speaking out, and finding p…

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A Conversation with Medalion Rahimi 43:15

3+ y ago43:15

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In this personal episode of Redefine You, Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes her longtime friend, writer, producer, and star of NCIS LA, Medalion Rahimi. Hayley and Medalion open about what it was like to grow up in LA, rigid standards of beauty, and the glamorizing of disordered eating. Medalion shares her experience growing up in Iranian culture, being a…

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A Conversation with Rocket Scientist Olympia LePoint 1:08:24

3+ y ago1:08:24

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In this episode of 'Redefine You' Hayley and Olympia talk about how she overcame her mental and emotional limitations to turn herself into a formidable mathematician and scientist, how to develop the confidence needed to become a NASA rocket scientist, how to overcome stress and how to attract the things you want and need to have a successful, fulf…

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A Conversation With Rachel DeAlto 56:28

3+ y ago56:28

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In this episode Hayley Hasselhoff talks with relationship expert and media personality Rachel DeAlto about how “relatability” can help build authentic connections. Rachel is the author of “Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)”, and has been featured as a relationship expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, TLC…

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A Conversation with Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble 1:00:26

3+ y ago1:00:26

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Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble is one of the most valuable mental health experts to be found anywhere. In this important episode, Hayley and Dr. Alfiee discuss the reality that how we talk about mental health with those suffering from mental illnesses can be the difference between life and death, making the need to learn more about each other and comm…

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A Conversation with Brandon Farbstein 55:14

3+ y ago55:14

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Brandon Farbstein is literally one of the rarest people on Earth, but his strength can be an example to everyone. Diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2 (metabotropic dysplasia), his life is one of the most universally human lives I have ever known. In this deeply moving episode, Brandon shares with Hayley his suicide attempt, recei…

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CheckInWithYou 16:01

3+ y ago16:01

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Today on our BONUS EPISODE- I wanted to share with you a very close passion project of mine. This past year was filled with collective anxiety in which allowed us to relate to one another and amplify that it is okay to not be okay. With this, I created a mental health incentive called “CheckInWithYou”. This features friends and loved ones of mine i…

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A Conversation with Max & Harvey Mills 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

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Hayley Hasselhoff speaks with Max and Harvey Mills, musicians, actors and Tik Tok influencers from England who see the concept of personal authenticity quite simply: they’d like to be successful without makeup, without manipulating their public image or the way their bodies look and without managing and maintaining a calculated brand. If they must …

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A Conversation with Olivia Ponton 56:16

3+ y ago56:16

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In this powerful episode, Hayley talks to Olivia Ponton, influencer, model, brand ambassador, and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community about body dysmorphia, eating disorders, online harassment, being a role model, coming out, dating, meeting the expectations of fans and keeping up with the demands of a modeling career. Olivia has a positive, stron…

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A Conversation with Lana Rhoades 1:10:11

3+ y ago1:10:11

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In this episode, Hayley puts listeners in touch with the embodiment of the "Redefine You" spirit and a powerful example of the life-changing benefits of self-love and self-compassion. From a family battered by mental health issues to drug use, a juvenile correctional facility and adult film work to motherhood, host of the hit podcast EMPOWERED and …

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A Conversation with Epic Recording Artists Bahari 59:00

3+ y ago59:00

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Too often the word “art” is applied to work that is out of touch, elitist, inaccessible, unapproachable, or mystifying. Epic recording artists Bahari, Ruby Carr, and Natalie Panzarella, embody the original meaning of the word: connection. At first glance these two best friends and musical soulmates appear as glamorous, beautiful young women with th…

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A Conversation with Alyson Stoner 1:19:13

3+ y ago1:19:13

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At six years old, Alyson Stoner was a triple threat, showcasing her moves in music videos with Missy Elliott, Will Smith, and Eminem. She performed in 200+ films, TV shows, and tours, including Disney Channel's "Camp Rock", "Phineas & Ferb" and film franchises "Step Up" and "Cheaper by the Dozen”. In this deeply personal episode and in celebration …

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A Conversation with Stuart Sandeman 1:04:51

3+ y ago1:04:51

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes world-renowned breathwork expert, peak performance coach, and founder of Breathpod, Stuart Sandeman to the show. Hayley credits Stuart with introducing her to the magic of breathwork and she is thrilled to share Stuart’s powerful work with her audience. Stuart and Hayley discuss how breathwork can gi…

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A Conversation with Emma Guns 1:04:41

3+ y ago1:04:41

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes broadcaster, writer and host of the beauty podcast “The Emma Guns Show”, the amazing Emma Guns to the show. Emma and Hayley talk about not wanting to be seen, social anxiety, yo-yo dieting, and what it means to be comfortable in your own skin. Hayley opens up about getting criticized online and her f…

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A Conversation with Lucas Bravo 53:05

3+ y ago53:05

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes the actor, model, and star of Emily in Paris, the talented Lucas Bravo. Hayley and Lucas talk about the ways in which they self-sabotage and coping with feelings of low self-worth. Lucas opens up about the trauma therapy that he says is helping him heal, his definition of masculinity, the loneliness …

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A Conversation with Elisa Donovan 1:02:03

3+ y ago1:02:03

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When Elisa Donovan arrived in LA she took the Entertainment Industry by storm with memorable roles in ‘Clueless’; ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’, but she arrived in Hollywood with a full-blown eating disorder. She hit bottom after suddenly losing her relationship, her father, and a hit show. Today she is changing lives by sh…

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A Conversation with Garrett Clayton 50:47

3+ y ago50:47

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes her close friend, star of the Teen Beach movies and co-founder of Pride House LA, Garrett Clayton to the show. For the first time, Garrett and Hayley have an honest conversation about why Garrett felt the need to hide his sexuality from her and the world in order to be cast in movies. Garrett opens u…

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A Conversation with Dr. Maya Shankar 1:01:04

4y ago1:01:04

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Dr. Maya Shankar was on a path to becoming a concert violinist, attending Julliard, and training under Itzhak Perlman, when an accident ended that life forever. Faced with a loss of her entire sense of self she struggled to find a new life, which leads her to become one of the most pre-eminent cognitive scientists on Earth who founded and served as…

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A Conversation with Tanaye White 1:02:37

4y ago1:02:37

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes communications professional turned Sports Illustrated model, the amazing Tanaye White. Tanaye shares the struggles she went through growing up including racism, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and suicidal ideation. Tanaye reveals to Hayley the long-overdue conversation with her parents and the shoc…

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A Conversation with Ricki Lake 51:50

4y ago51:50

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Today’s guest is a true inspiration and icon for women's voices. She is an accomplished singer, film, and television star, and a groundbreaking television talk show host. She is a mother, an author and celebrated filmmaker, a health and wellness warrior tirelessly inspiring others to grow stronger than their challenges, she’s passionately devoted t…

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A Conversation with Alessandra Garcia 1:01:48

4y ago1:01:48

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Hayley Hasselhoff re-lives growing up with a dear friend, model, and Body-Positivity Activist Alessandra Garcia. They recall trying to adopt unrealistic and unhealthy beauty standards as young girls, dieting at only nine years old, what it was like for Alessandra to be scouted in a mall, and her ultimate healing experiences in the curve industry wh…

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A Conversation with Phillip Schermer 1:03:31

4y ago1:03:31

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes Phillip Schermer, founder, and CEO of ‘Project Healthy Minds’ to the show. Project Healthy Minds is “confronting one of the defining issues of our generation: the mental health crisis.” PHM’s model is destigmatizing the conversation through the media and influence. Hayley and Phillip discuss the medi…

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A Conversation with Audrey Brianne 1:12:25

4y ago1:12:25

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Fashion Stylist Audrey Brianne opens up about her struggles with bulimia, work-life burnout culture in the fashion industry, depression, and what happened to her when she reached out for help. Hayley and Audrey discuss their experiences working in the industry where you are expected to be exhausted, being anxious on the red carpet, mental health in…

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A Conversation with Michelle Elman 1:07:33

4y ago1:07:33

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes speaker, life coach, host of the podcast In All Honesty, and author of the new book The Joy of Being Selfish, the incredible Michelle Elman to the show. Michelle shares with Hayley the pain and struggle she endured during her many life-saving surgeries and the shame she felt afterward about her scarr…

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A Conversation with Kevin McHale 1:13:52

4y ago1:13:52

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Aside from "brilliant," Kevin McHale cannot be pinned down-- he's a powerful, charismatic singer who helped make ‘Glee’ a smash hit, his peers said that he was the best dancer on the show, he started his own boy band called NLT, he released a solo album called ‘Boy’, he's a hilarious comedic actor with memorable appearances on ‘Zoey 101’ and ‘The O…

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A Conversation with Sara Haines 1:01:00

4y ago1:01:00

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In this episode, host Hayley Hasselhoff welcomes co-host of the Emmy-Award-winning show The View and host of the game show The Chase, Sara Haines. Sara reveals the truth about how much she was struggling when she and Hayley first met on tv and explains why she felt Hayley was a “mermaid” helping her through a challenging time. Sara shares openly ab…

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A Conversation with Psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli 51:41

4y ago51:41

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Host Hayley Hasselhoff is thrilled to launch the first episode of her new podcast Redefine You: A Conversation For Wellbeing. Hayley shares her personal story, the struggles she has overcome, her journey to self-acceptance and what inspired her to create the podcast. Hayley welcomes double board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli to join…

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S2E23: Season 2 is a Wrap! with Dr. Alfiee 24:44

4y ago24:44

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Join Dr. Alfiee as she wraps up Season 2 of the Couched in Color podcast! After 22 episodes, Dr. Alfiee sits down with you and shares the driving forces behind the creation of this platform and her vision behind it all. From proud advocates to authentic allies, Couched in Color has hosted a wide range of guests from all backgrounds and cultures to …

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Hayley Hasselhoff's New Podcast: Coming June 24th 2:45

4y ago2:45

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Actor, model and activist Hayley Hasselhoff is known for being one of the world’s leading Curve models, brings to you honest and open conversations circled around wellbeing on her podcast, Redefine You: A Conversation for Wellbeing. Each week Hayley focuses on the importance of self-acceptance. REDEFINE YOU is a place to feel you are never alone in…

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S2E22: He's On Wheels with a Mission and a Message with Justin Graves 55:12

4y ago55:12

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As a huge advocate for inclusivity and being of service, Justin Graves embodies that very purpose in everything he does, especially through his organization, He’s On Wheels. Tune in as Justin shares his experience of thriving with a disability, what inclusion means to him, and how he promotes that in all of his work. Dr. Alfiee and Justin also chat…

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S2E21: The Winding Road that Leads You Back to Yourself with Matt West 49:34

4y ago49:34

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Join us as we uncover the power of mindfulness and journaling with special guest and founder of the Boom Journal app, Matt West! In this episode, Matt opens up about the pivotal moments in his life, from grieving his career-ending injury to creating his Boom Journal app. Matt has since been making waves in the mental health space by being a strong …

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S2E20: The Joy Of Being Unapologetically Me with Juan Acosta 41:32

4y ago41:32

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From the young age of thirteen, Juan Acosta started his mental health advocacy for kids at the intersection of the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities. Now a fully-fledged mental health advocate and contributor to the new book from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, CHANNEL KINDNESS, Juan continues his fight for equality, awareness, and rights for mar…

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S2E19: The Doctors: Black Youth, Parenting + Racial Socialization 52:58

4y ago52:58

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In this three-part episode, Dr. Alfiee chats with the authors of the book African American Families: Research, Theory, and Practice Faye Z. Belgrave, Ph.D., Trenette Clark Goings, Ph.D., and Heather A. Jones, Ph.D. We invited the authors to the show to share a traditional academic perspective on best practices in supporting the emotional developmen…

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