Best Jazzmyn Proctor Podcasts (2025)

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You Can Say Hard Things: The 10 Steps to Conversations That Bring You Closer 27:02

18h ago27:02

27:02

Summary If you’ve ever dreaded a hard conversation - your stomach in knots, rehearsing what you’ll say in your head - this episode is for you. In this week’s Good Girls Gotta Heal, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own life lately - what’s been helping me rest, reconnect with my inner child, and navigate those moments of grief that sneak up on you…

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Sabbatical Scene Report: Chicago 45:56

18h ago45:56

45:56

279: Chelsea dishes on her sabbatical starting with Chicago: the extreme sticker shock, the regrets, and the revelations that came with finally not working. Here's what you didn't see on Instagram: A Hallmark movie moment on the airplane that didn't pan out Nonstop commentary on Chicago prices Why was it so EERILY QUIET?!!? The exhaustion of starti…

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i quit my ‘secure’ job with no plan—here’s what happened next 20:11

4d ago20:11

20:11

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this solo episode of all our parts, i’m spilling about one of the riskiest seasons of my life—when i walked away from a “secure” job at a housing authority and into the great unknown. 🙃 we’r…

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#159 - Teaching Kindness Without Forcing Friendships: A Parenting Dilemma (with Jessica Speer) 31:30

4d ago31:30

31:30

As parents, we all want our kids to be kind, inclusive, and compassionate. But what about when your child simply isn’t interested in a friendship? How do you balance kindness with their right to choose who they spend time with? This week, I revisit one of my earliest and most-loved conversations with award-winning author Jessica Speer, whose books …

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the therapist’s guide to sustainable work & authentic success with Abby Wilson 28:41

7d ago28:41

28:41

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode of all our parts, I’m joined by existential therapist Abby Wilson for a conversation every therapist needs to hear: how to stop measuring your value by your caseload, your follo…

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From Coping to Connection: A New Way to Relate to Alcohol with Jeanette Hu 40:29

8d ago40:29

40:29

Summary In this deeply heartfelt episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan welcomes Jeanette, founder of Sober Curiosity and a former therapist and daily drinker who now helps others reimagine their relationship with alcohol. Jeanette shares her personal journey from emotional neglect and early coping through alcohol to building a healing, sober life…

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why therapists are burning out — and what it means for the future of the profession 19:02

10d ago19:02

19:02

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you the therapy world loves to talk about community—but why does it so often feel like competition? in this solo episode, i’m calling in the therapist community (with love + a little tough truth) t…

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#158 - You Need an Older or Younger Friend: August Friendship Challenge (with Liz Alterman) 23:07

11d ago23:07

23:07

The August Friendship Challenge on Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship is all about mixed-age friendships, and I’m grateful to dive into the topic with author Liz Alterman. Her latest novel, Claire Casey’s Had Enough, includes a beautiful friendship between a 46-year-old and a 78-year-old woman, which gave me the perfect reason to talk about …

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trauma bonds + community threads: what healing actually looks like with Samantha Southard 42:29

14d ago42:29

42:29

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode of all our parts, i sit down with the iconic sam southard, better known as the blonde therapist—a trauma therapist, creator, and truth-teller who shows up unapologetically for h…

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Shedding the Good Girl Identity: A Conversation on Authenticity and Healing with Kristina Mancilla 45:03

15d ago45:03

45:03

Summary What happens when the “good girl” identity you built your life around no longer fits? In this episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan Walsh sits down with Kristina Mancilla, host of Good Girl Gone Human, for a powerful conversation about untangling yourself from the expectations that once felt like survival. Kristina opens up about what it …

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the truth about living with ARFID & OCD — and why eating isn’t “easy” for everyone 20:11

17d ago20:11

20:11

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this solo episode, i’m pulling the curtain back on a part of my mental health journey i’ve never shared in full—my experience living with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (arfid) an…

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#157: When a Community Shows Up: Childhood Cancer, Friendship, and Lifelong Ripple Effects (with Amy Blumenfeld) 23:26

18d ago23:26

23:26

Amy Blumenfeld was in 8th grade when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. While the medical story is remarkable on its own (including Amy becoming the first adolescent with Hodgkin lymphoma to have an autologous bone marrow transplant at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC), what stayed with her deeply was how her community showed up for her family…

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the truth about adult friendships in 2025 (and how to navigate them) with Nina Badzin 43:43

21d ago43:43

43:43

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you okay but... why is adult friendship so hard sometimes? in this episode of all our parts, i’m joined by writer + friendship expert nina badzin for a real convo on the evolving landscape of conne…

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Exploring Internal Family Systems Therapy with Emily Powell 38:37

22d ago38:37

38:37

Summary In this powerful episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan sits down with relational therapist Emily Powell to demystify Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. If you've ever wondered how to truly heal from relational and attachment trauma, this conversation is for you. Emily shares her journey into therapy and breaks down the compassionate f…

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what happens when you stop doing what everyone else wants 15:25

23d ago15:25

15:25

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this first-ever “life lessons from the real housewives” episode, i’m diving into the current season of beverly hills and why kyle richards is fully in her reputation era—reclaiming her voice…

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the fluke myth: releasing self-doubt & allowing success in 19:46

24d ago19:46

19:46

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this solo episode, i’m peeling back the layers on something i haven’t talked about much: what it means to be seen when you never thought you’d make it this far. i share the story of how i di…

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#156 - Four Years In: The 4 Biggest Lessons I’ve Learned About Friendship (and 4 About Podcasting Too) 18:40

25d ago18:40

18:40

It’s the four-year anniversary of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship! Whether you’ve been with me from the column that began in 2014, started with the first episode in 2021, stumbled in at episode 86, or you're new around here at #156—thank you. Thank you for caring about friendship on a deep level and for helping this podcast grow into some…

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manifestation myths that keep you stuck in scarcity (and what to do instead) with Melisa Caron 40:34

28d ago40:34

40:34

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode of all our parts, i sit down with melisa caron—founder of ritual daily club, a neuro-linguistic programming practitioner, reiki healer, and manifestation baddie—to explore what …

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Why You Feel Numb - And What Your Inner Child Has to Do With It 28:52

29d ago28:52

28:52

Summary Ever feel like you're doing all the "right" healing things, but still feel stuck, numb, or overwhelmed? In this Q&A episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan gets real about the messy middle of healing. She answers listener questions about navigating emotional triggers, the power of grounding when you're activated, and why emotional numbness …

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the money lies burning out therapists — and how to rewrite them 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode, i’m getting real about the money messages we absorb as therapists—and how they’re quietly burning us out. we talk about: 💸 why "you didn’t become a therapist to make money" is …

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#155 - Thriving Solo: Making Friends and Creating Community After a Big Move (with Lisa Giordano) 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

After 31 years on the East Coast, Lisa Giordano decided (less than a year ago) to make a big move to Austin, Texas, with zero local contacts and a personal challenge to build a community and social life from scratch. In this upbeat conversation, Lisa tells us what really works (and what does not) when you’re starting over single in a brand-new city…

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love island Is a social experiment—so is your hinge profile 19:40

1M ago19:40

19:40

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you we’re diving into the messy, cringe, and kinda genius world of modern dating. from villa confessions to swipe fatigue, this episode unpacks how social media has turned romance into performance—…

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Why You Worry Everyone’s Mad at You (And What to Do About It) 22:18

1M ago22:18

22:18

Summary In this episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, Megan explores the all-too-familiar anxiety behind the question: “Are they mad at me?” If you constantly worry about how others feel about you, find yourself over-apologizing, or feel responsible for others’ emotions, this episode offers clarity and compassion. Megan dives into the roots of people-p…

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How To Build an Ethical Online Business on Morally Bankrupt Platforms & Why The Problem Isn't Social Media—It's How You're Using It with Xanthe Appleyard 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

1:20:54

278: "I am only interested in becoming known for what is true because one day you're going to fucking slip. And I think that is the scariest thing is to paint an entire picture around the most acceptable version of yourself and then fall from that because it's a lie." - Xanthe Appleyard If you've ever thought you needed 100K followers to "matter" o…

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#154 - Discretion vs. Gossip: How to Handle a Friend Who Overshares Your News (Letter Spotlight with Rebekah Jacobs) 28:31

1M ago28:31

28:31

Ever feel that low-level hum of annoyance when a friend casually drops your (good or bad) personal news into the conversation? I have my fantastic "Dear Nina" assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs, with me this week to crack open a listener's anonymous letter about DISCRETION. Discretion is that gray zone between gossip and harmless chatter. Rebekah a…

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when the ‘good girl’ grows Up: Megan Walsh on reclaiming your voice 33:59

1M ago33:59

33:59

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this heart-led episode of all our parts, i’m joined by megan walsh — licensed therapist, creator, and host of good girls gotta heal — for a real convo about inner child healing, relational t…

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You’re Right on Time: Finding Your Way Back to Yourself with Dr. Rick Diamond 43:24

1M ago43:24

43:24

Summary In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, Megan is joined by Dr. Rick Diamond as he shares his deep, grounded wisdom on healing, reparenting, and the slow journey back to the self. Together, we explore how transformation doesn’t come from being told “you’re okay”, it comes from learning, slowly and somatically, that it’s safe to believe …

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How I Planned My Sabbatical (So You Can Too) - Saving, Taking 2 Months Off and Why It’s Freaking Me Out 47:53

1M ago47:53

47:53

277: "Even though I have these mindset blocks and these patterns I'm trying to break doesn't mean that I can't take time off. And I hope that you realize that too." - Chelsea Riffe In this solo episode, I spill the tea on how I planned to take 2 months off work during the summer, including how much I saved, business logistics, mental breakdowns and…

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#153 - July Friendship Challenge: 3 Focused Questions for a Mid-Year Reflection 15:38

1M ago15:38

15:38

Ready to see where your friendships stand halfway through 2025? In this solo episode, I (very quickly!) round up the first six monthly challenges. Then I hand you three laser-focused questions to help you reflect, assess, tweak, and strengthen your connections for the rest of the year. Answer the 3 Questions This Week! Block 15 minutes. Jot down ho…

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self-preservation in chaos: laura caruso on advocacy, community & protecting your peace 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode of all our parts, jazzmyn sits down with new york-based therapist and private practice owner laura caruso for a timely conversation about self-preservation in a chaotic world. t…

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How to Stop People-Pleasing, Release Trauma Comparison & Be There for Someone in Crisis 28:51

2M ago28:51

28:51

Summary: This week we're diving into deeply resonant listener questions about navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, and supporting loved ones in crisis. With the world feeling increasingly unstable, many are experiencing heightened emotional responses and nervous system activation. We explore practical tools for grounding and regulation, and how …

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The Anti-Capitalist Manifesto: Why Your Worth Isn't Your Output with Therapist Jazzmyn Proctor 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

276: “We use numbers, we use status, we use all of these things to justify the hard work we've done. We have something to show for it, and we ultimately look for people to respond to that hard work.” - Jazzmyn Proctor What if your worth had absolutely nothing to do with your bank account, follower count, or how busy you appear to be? Chelsea sits d…

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#152 - When Your Child’s Friendship Issues Reopens Unresolved Wounds: Beth Segaloff 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

Facing Unfinished Friendship Business When Your Child Hits Social Snags Your child’s social life can stir up every unresolved playground scar you’re still carrying. Licensed clinical social worker and EMDR therapist Beth Segaloff joins "Dear Nina" to talk about separating our past (and present) friendship baggage from our kids’ current experiences.…

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from hustle to healing: chelsea riffe on rebranding, rest & radical self-expression 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode of all our parts, jazzmyn is joined by podcast coach, strategist, and creative powerhouse chelsea riffe for a full-circle moment — from helping launch this show to now returning…

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#151 - Myths Around Adult Friendships: with therapist Jazzmyn Proctor 22:46

2M ago22:46

22:46

What does it mean to have a close friendship in adulthood? How important is history in a friendship? What does (realistic) quality time with a friend look like when you're no longer in school? Therapist and podcast host, Jazzmyn Proctor, joins me to bust some of the most common myths she sees in her work with clients. This conversation offers a gro…

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The Reason You Can’t Stop Working and Sit Still — Even When You Know You Should with Intuitively Wild’s Rachel Levine 55:34

2M ago55:34

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275: “We have trained our bodies to think that stillness and silence are unsafe, that simplicity isn’t safe, that just resting and softening and simply being is not safe. And although we can, you know, say in our brains that we don’t believe that’s true, our bodies have a lifetime of believing otherwise… It is safe.” - Rachel Levine Feeling allergi…

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therapists are human too: going viral, setting boundaries & showing up real with Lauren Larkin 37:26

2M ago37:26

37:26

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode of all our parts, jazzmyn welcomes back friend, therapist, and returning guest lauren larkin for a candid and unfiltered conversation about identity, visibility, and embracing y…

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#150 - Join or Die: Pickleball, Potlucks, Democracy, and Your Health: Rebecca and Pete Davis 33:19

2M ago33:19

33:19

In this milestone 150th episode of Dear Nina, we’re diving deep into friendship and community with siblings and co-directors Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis, the team behind the Netflix documentary Join or Die: A film about why you should join a club and why the fate of America depends on it. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of political scientist …

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how to build a therapy practice that’s human centered, creative & client-focused with Natalie Blue 30:49

2M ago30:49

30:49

I always love engaging with folks! Whether you have a question, want to say hi, or have a topic you want to hear me yap about- I would LOVE to hear from you in this episode of all our parts, jazzmyn is joined by natalie blue — california-based couples therapist and founder of therapy is cool club — for a deep (and fun!) dive into creativity, healin…

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Holding Your Truth Without Losing Yourself 11:49

2M ago11:49

11:49

Summary In this Ask Megan Anything episode of Good Girls Gotta Heal, we’re diving deep into your real-life questions about emotional regulation, dissociation, communication in relationships, and nervous system support. Whether you're feeling disconnected after a long day or frustrated by the emotional outbursts of loved ones, this episode is here t…

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