Happy Whole You
Better health, wealth, happiness, and success grows when your brain and biology thrive. Brain health and wellness enthusiast share the key biological downloads that have helped them and hurt them. This podcast is for anyone looking to upgrade their brain, biology, and life! Get ready to hack into a new you!
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252. Healing the Emotional Roots of Food and Addiction with Sandy Zeldes
02/02/2026
252. Healing the Emotional Roots of Food and Addiction with Sandy Zeldes
You can follow every diet and still feel stuck if the real issue lives beneath the surface. This conversation invites you to look at eating disorders and addictions through an emotional and nervous system lens, not willpower. You start to see how trauma, shame, and unprocessed experiences quietly shape your relationship with food, weight, and control. You’re introduced to holistic tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques that go beyond talk therapy and calorie counting. By addressing emotional blockages directly, real change becomes possible. The focus shifts from fixing your body to understanding it, setting boundaries, and reclaiming authenticity. When you stop fighting yourself and start listening, health becomes more than a goal. It becomes a sense of wholeness. This is about coming back home to your body, trusting your worth, and choosing healing that actually lasts. About Sandy Zeldes: Sandy Zeldes is a spiritual cowgirl, celebrity chef-turned-healer, and subconscious transformation expert with over two decades of experience helping high-achieving women ditch the shame, cravings, and self-sabotage cycles that diets never touch. She’s a certified nutrition consultant and advanced EFT practitioner who blends trauma- informed healing, functional medicine, and nervous system repair for real, lasting change. Her clients? CEOs, creatives, and powerhouses who’ve tried everything— and are done pretending they have it all together. Sandy’s the creator of the #1 bestselling DailyOM course Healing Subconscious Blocks to Weight Loss and has been featured on NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, and The Wall Street Journal. She helps women stop outsourcing their worth, break free from hidden patterns, and finally feel at home in their bodies—with a little grace, a lot of truth, and zero diets required. Connect with Sandy: Website: Website: X: @EatLikeAGoddess LinkedIn: in/Sandy-Zeldes Email: hello@sandyzeldes.com Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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251. Why rest is productive (and Hustle Is Making You Sick)
01/23/2026
251. Why rest is productive (and Hustle Is Making You Sick)
In this episode, Anna challenges hustle culture and reframes rest as a powerful productivity tool and health necessity. She explains how chronic overwork and lack of sleep can dysregulate hormones, weaken the immune system, and increase emotional reactivity—especially for women whose biology requires cyclical rest. Drawing on Barbara O’Neill’s “8 hours rest / 8 hours work / 8 hours play” framework, she offers practical tips for improving sleep quality and using visualization and breathing techniques to wind down. The episode closes with an invitation to rethink daily rhythms so that rest, work, and play are all honored. Key Points Rest is productive, not lazy Hustle culture can harm health Women’s biology needs cyclical rest Immune system depends on sleep Chronic sleep loss raises illness risk Emotional reactivity can signal fatigue Aim for 8 hrs rest / 8 work / 8 play Make bedroom dark, quiet, and cool No electronics 1 hour before bed Consider blue-light blocking tools Use cooling pads if you overheat Try deep breathing before sleep Visualize safe, familiar places Visualize future goals in detail Reassess how you spend your 24 hours Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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250. You’re Thoughts Aren’t Harmless… They’re Biochemical Instructions
01/22/2026
250. You’re Thoughts Aren’t Harmless… They’re Biochemical Instructions
In this episode, you explain how thoughts are not harmless but act as biochemical instructions that can either support healing or keep the body stuck in stress and illness. You connect mindset with physiology—stress hormones, sleep, inflammation, and even gene expression—and encourage listeners to consciously choose more supportive inner dialogue, explore epigenetics (e.g., Dr. Bruce Lipton’s work), and consider coaching to rewire their neural networks. Key Points Thoughts act as biochemical instructions in the body Chronic negative self-talk raises stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) High cortisol disrupts melatonin and healthy sleep Negative thinking keeps the body inflamed and blocks healing Inner dialogue is as important as nutrition and supplements Beliefs can shape physiological outcomes and health Thoughts and environment influence gene expression (epigenetics) The reticular activating system (RAS) filters reality to match beliefs Reframing with “What if that wasn’t true?” opens new perspectives Choosing positive thoughts helps healing vs. staying sick and stuck Coaching can help rewire neural networks and shift mindset Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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249. Why You’re Doing ‘All The Right’ Things and Still Not Healing
01/21/2026
249. Why You’re Doing ‘All The Right’ Things and Still Not Healing
In this episode, we explore why you can be eating clean, working out, and taking all the right supplements yet still not feel well. Anna explains how unresolved emotional stress keeps the body from feeling safe, which blocks physical healing. You’ll learn why safety cues, breathwork, and coaching support are crucial for deeper, lasting healing beyond diet and exercise. Key Points: Doing “all the right” health habits but still feel unwell Body won’t heal when it doesn’t feel emotionally safe Unresolved emotional stress suppresses immune function Stress slows tissue repair and workout recovery Brain prioritizes survival over healing and recovery Safety cues are essential for healing (trauma-informed view) Breathwork helps release stored emotional stress Coaching provides guidance, support, and accountability Visualization used to help the body feel safe to heal Anna shares personal journey of “perfect” habits but inner struggle Invitation to seek support and not do the inner work alone Healing is a journey; it’s not instant but accelerates once you start Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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248. Your Gut Has Feelings Too/ Why Healing Starts In The Gut
01/20/2026
248. Your Gut Has Feelings Too/ Why Healing Starts In The Gut
In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between your gut, stress, and emotions. Anna explains how anxiety and chronic stress can disrupt the gut-brain axis, damage immune function in the gut, and show up as bloating and digestive issues. You’ll learn simple daily practices and supportive supplements that help calm the nervous system, restore gut lining, and address both the emotional and physical sides of gut healing. Key Points Stress and anxiety strongly affect gut health Gut-brain axis communicates via the vagus nerve Fight-or-flight state disrupts digestion and heart rhythm Deep breathing, humming, and singing support vagus nerve Most anxious clients also have digestive/gut issues Gut often reflects emotional stress and life strain Simple daily practice: barefoot in grass + deep breathing Sunlight exposure (5–10 min) helps regulate the body Lemon balm (in Calm You) gently calms the nervous system Solar plexus chakra links digestion and emotional processing Emotional work must accompany supplements for true healing Bloat List You formula supports gut lining (with mastic gum) Stress can weaken gut lining over time Combining lifestyle tools + Calm You + Bloat List You is recommended Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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247. You’re Not Lazy - Your Nervous System Is Fried!
01/19/2026
247. You’re Not Lazy - Your Nervous System Is Fried!
In this episode, Anna explains why what we label as “laziness” is often actually burnout and nervous system overload. She shares her own experience of hitting a wall after years of high productivity, describes how chronic stress keeps us stuck in survival mode, and outlines simple, science-backed ways to regulate the nervous system. Listeners are encouraged to see burnout as a biological state—not a character flaw—and to reclaim energy through rest, boundaries, and basic self-care. Key Points Burnout is a nervous system issue, not a character flaw Mindset matters at first, then stress becomes a physical response Chronic stress keeps you in sympathetic “fight-or-flight” mode Symptoms: exhaustion, no joy, low motivation, poor sleep Burnout can impact digestion, immunity, focus, and metabolism Anna shares personal story of overworking and hitting a wall People-pleasing and fear of disappointing others fuel burnout Regulation, not “more discipline,” is what you actually need Be mindful who you spend time with—some drain, some energize Step back from draining people and obligations when needed Protect your schedule and take real time off to reset Prioritize basics: sleep, healthy food, movement, sunlight Do 2–3 minutes of deep breathing first thing in the morning Morning breathwork can reduce reactivity throughout the day Feeling “lazy” may be your nervous system asking for rest Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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246. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 6)
01/16/2026
246. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 6)
In this episode of “Lessons I Didn’t Expect to Learn,” Anna reflects on how losing her grandmother reshaped her understanding of success. Instead of measuring life by revenue and achievements, she explores family time, presence, and connection as the metrics that really matter. Through a tender story of her grandmother’s final days, she shares how grief led her to redesign her life around proximity to loved ones and choosing memories over milestones. Key Points: Success is often measured by numbers, not connection Loss of grandmother prompted deep reflection on priorities Final visit with grandmother became a cherished, intentional goodbye Grandmother valued experiences and relationships over accomplishments Her gift was making others feel seen and special Realization: family time must be prioritized now, not “when life calms down” Decision to create homes in Michigan and California for family proximity No amount of success can replace missed family moments Listeners urged to ask: “Who am I building this for?” A life well lived: connection is central, not an afterthought There’s always another email or sale—but not always another chance to see a loved one Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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245. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 5)
01/15/2026
245. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 5)
In this episode of “Lessons I Didn’t Expect to Learn”, Anna explores how reframing disappointment as information rather than a personal failure can be deeply freeing—especially for people pleasers. By recognizing that many disappointments reflect others’ capacities, fears, and seasons (not our worth), we can release self-blame, soften resentment, and respond with more clarity, peace, and self-compassion. Key Points: Disappointment isn’t personal; it’s information We often over-own disappointments that aren’t ours Many disappointments reflect others’ stress, fear, and limits Shifting perspective reduces shame and self-criticism Disappointment can reveal capacity and alignment in relationships People pleasers tend to internalize others’ dissatisfaction You can’t be everything for everyone Some disappointments are your responsibility—and you can own them Others’ reactions are not a verdict on your worth Ask: “What is this situation showing me?” (no story attached) Clarity brings peace and reduces self-blame Viewing disappointment as data supports self-love and compassion Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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244. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 4)
01/14/2026
244. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 4)
In this episode, Anna explores the uncomfortable reality that hitting big goals doesn’t always bring the fulfillment we expect. She shares candid stories about giving keynotes that didn’t feel authentic, how borrowing others’ “success frameworks” shook her nervous system, and why tying worth to achievement leads to restlessness and anxiety. The conversation centers on reclaiming authenticity, listening to the body’s signals, and examining whether our goals are truly ours or shaped by others’ expectations. Key Points: Success can feel empty even when goals are met Fulfillment is not guaranteed by achievement Self-worth must be separate from results Constant “next level” chasing is exhausting Using others’ frameworks can dilute authenticity A keynote based on someone else’s style “did not land” Misalignment can trigger nervous system distress Panic and anxiety amplified by inauthentic success Take advice, but don’t abandon your own blueprint Other people’s goals can reshape your original vision Reflect on whether a goal was truly yours Ask what feeling you hoped the goal would create The body’s signals are important data, not a flaw Misaligned success is an invitation to deeper self-inquiry True success is rooted in purpose, not ego or validation Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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243. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 3)
01/13/2026
243. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 3)
In this episode, Anna reflects on the moment she realized she didn’t need another program, course, or coach—she needed to live what she already knew. She explores the subtle shift from endlessly preparing and collecting frameworks to actually integrating, embodying, and trusting her own wisdom. This is a gentle call, especially to high achievers, to step back from constant “doing,” embrace stillness, honor their values, and become the work instead of buying more of it. Key Points: Realizing it’s time to live the work, not buy more of it Love of growth can become a distraction from embodiment Pattern of always preparing but never fully “arriving” Not lacking information—lacking integration and trust True work requires stillness, slowness, and discipline Transformation often looks unglamorous and repetitive Integrity, alignment, and presence aren’t what gets “sold” No certification for listening to your body and values Commitment this year: mindset, health, and alignment Letting work move quietly through podcasts and writing Encouragement to stop stacking programs and tools Invitation to integrate what you already know first Key question: collecting wisdom or willing to live it? Embodiment (not more info) is what creates real change Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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242. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 2)
01/12/2026
242. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 2)
In this episode, we explore why hiring the “right” people or reaching big milestones doesn’t automatically create the inner fulfillment we imagine. Anna shares how chasing external solutions, experts, and next steps led to a powerful wake-up call: true clarity, alignment, and purpose can’t be outsourced. You’ll hear reflections on confusing productivity with alignment, the emptiness of goals set by others, and the importance of slowing down, trusting your timing, and returning to your own inner compass. Key Points: You can’t outsource fulfillment Experts can’t give you inner alignment Productivity ≠ true alignment Outward success can still feel empty Emptiness is a sign of misalignment Many “goals” are set by others’ expectations The journey of self-discovery is ongoing Build and hire from authenticity, not fear You are not behind in your journey Trust timing and enjoy the process Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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241. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 1)
01/09/2026
241. Lesson’s I didn’t expect to learn (Part 1)
In this episode, Anna reflects on a powerful realization: no amount of hiring, delegating, or expert support can replace the inner work of finding clarity, alignment, and fulfillment. Even when everything looks “right” on the outside—team, investments, progress—if it’s not aligned internally, achievements can feel strangely empty. The episode explores the difference between productivity and true alignment, the danger of chasing goals set by others, and the importance of slowing down, trusting timing, and returning to your own inner compass. Key Points: You can’t outsource your fulfillment Experts and hires can’t give you inner clarity Productivity is not the same as alignment Outward success can hide inner misalignment Emptiness after achieving goals signals misalignment Many goals are unconsciously set by others’ expectations The journey of self-discovery never really ends True growth must come from authenticity, not fear You are not behind; timing is unique to you Slow down, breathe, and trust where you are now Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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240. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 4)
01/08/2026
240. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 4)
In this final part of the series, the focus is on becoming the “CEO” of your health by owning your choices, listening to your body, and building small, sustainable habits. The episode emphasizes that your body follows your mind, that progress beats perfection, and that aligning your thoughts, words, and actions is key to healing and long‑term wellbeing. Key Points You are the CEO of your health No one is coming to “save” your health Your body follows your thoughts Progress over perfection, always Take responsibility without shame about the past Align habits with your core values Consistency beats intensity every time Start with small, repeatable healthy habits Listen closely to your body’s signals Many “bad” signals are emotional dysregulation Name and speak emotions to reduce stress Trust your body’s feedback on foods and energy Avoid extreme diets and unsustainable plans Daily walks and simple breathwork are enough to start Align words and actions to reduce cognitive dissonance Integrity with yourself lowers stress markers Healing happens when mind, body, and actions align Emotional blockages must be faced and released Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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239. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 3)
01/07/2026
239. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 3)
In this episode, we explore how our thoughts directly influence our biology through stress chemistry, epigenetics, and neuroplasticity. Drawing on the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton, the conversation reframes illness as something we can influence through our mindset. You’ll hear practical tools—like better questions, emotional anchor words, and healing visualizations—to shift from chronic stress into a state of safety, gratitude, and calm, so your thoughts send healing signals instead of stress signals to your body. Key Points: Thoughts act as biochemical instructions to the body Illness is not only aging or genetics; mindset matters Negative thoughts trigger stress chemicals like real danger Neuroplasticity: repeated thoughts strengthen brain pathways Chronic worry and self-criticism lock in stress patterns Choosing optimism trains the brain to see what’s good Replace “Why me?” with “What does my body need now?” Problem-solving questions calm the nervous system Pick a daily emotional anchor word (e.g., calm, safe) Anchor words help lower stress hormones Use vivid visualization of your body healing and flowing The brain responds to imagined events like real ones You always have a choice: stress signals or healing signals Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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238. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 2)
01/06/2026
238. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 2)
In this episode, explains how stress is not only a mental experience but a physical one that shows up in your gut, hormones, and immune system. Emphasizes that the body follows the mind, and that chronic stress pushes the body into survival mode, blocking healing—even if you’re taking high-quality supplements. Shares simple, practical tools to regulate your nervous system, including breathwork, nature time, and naming your emotions, so you can move from survival into a state where true healing is possible. Key Points: Stress lives in the body, not just the mind Chronic stress disrupts digestion and gut microbiome Stress increases systemic inflammation Prolonged stress weakens thyroid, hormones, immunity Supplements alone can’t heal a stressed-out body Mindset work is foundational for real healing Regulate your nervous system while you supplement Use affirmations to shift perception and state Breathwork is a core tool to calm the body Morning slow, intentional breathing sets the tone for the day Improved heart rate variability linked to slow breathing Spend time in nature to reduce stress load Name your emotions (“I feel overwhelmed/anxious”) Labeling emotions calms the amygdala (fear center) We don’t heal by just pushing harder Healing happens in a safe, de-stressed state The body follows what the mind believes and repeats Seek support and help; don’t carry it all alone Use breath, movement, and nature to support your nervous system Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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237. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 1)
01/05/2026
237. Taking control of your health & mindset (Part 1)
In this episode, we explore how your symptoms are not random problems but your body’s intelligent responses to the signals it receives from your thoughts, emotions, and language. You’ll learn how chronic stress and negative self-talk can keep your body in survival mode—and how simple, science-backed tools like awareness, breath, and kinder words can help you regulate your nervous system and support healing from the inside out. Key Points: Symptoms = body’s responses, not failures Thoughts influence hormones, gut, immunity, inflammation Brain reacts similarly to real and perceived threats Awareness of thoughts helps calm the nervous system Slow breathing with longer exhales activates vagus nerve Language shifts (e.g., “I choose to”) change how you feel Compassionate self-talk supports healing Your body is asking for support, not failing you Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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236. New Year Lesson
01/01/2026
236. New Year Lesson
In this short year-end reflection, Dr. Anna Marie shares three powerful lessons from 2025: The answers are within you – Why thousands spent on coaches, shamans, and courses ultimately pointed her back to her own inner wisdom. Keep your authenticity – How following other people’s blueprints (in speaking, business, and selling) pulled her out of alignment—and what it took to return to her unique soul blueprint. You are the medicine – How shifting your thoughts can rapidly change your biochemistry, move you from fear to expansion, and help you live from love, peace, and integrity. She also briefly shares her favorite brain, gut, and calming supplements and invites listeners into her 1:1 Quantum Body Energy Code Coaching Program to align mind, body, and energy with the future they desire. Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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235. The Art Of Communication with Cortney McDermott
12/17/2025
235. The Art Of Communication with Cortney McDermott
You don’t communicate just with words. You communicate with presence, tone, and how well you listen. This conversation invites you to slow down and notice how awareness and alignment shape every exchange, whether at home or at work. When you learn to listen without preparing a response, trust starts to build on its own. You also get a clearer look at different communication styles and how simple shifts like using I statements or allowing silence can change the outcome of a conversation. The more you understand yourself, the easier it becomes to meet others where they are. Communication stops being about control and starts becoming a connection. The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson’s private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US. Connect with Cortney: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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234. Wealth Consciousness with Cortney McDermott
12/16/2025
234. Wealth Consciousness with Cortney McDermott
If money has ever felt heavy, confusing, or out of reach, it’s not about your bank account. It’s about how you relate to your own value. This conversation challenges the idea that wealth lives outside you and shows how fulfillment, creativity, and self trust shape the opportunities that show up in your life. You hear stories that flip the script, from a mystic who gives away a diamond to a business deal that turns around the moment alignment replaces effort. When you stop questioning your worth and start honoring it, work becomes an exchange of energy, not sacrifice. Wealth follows when you trust yourself enough to receive it. The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson’s private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US. Connect with Cortney: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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233. Health Consciousness with Cortney McDermott
12/15/2025
233. Health Consciousness with Cortney McDermott
Your body is always listening to your thoughts. When your mind is rushed or stressed, digestion slows and energy drops. When you slow down, listen inward, and act with gratitude, your body responds. This conversation explores how coherence and alignment shape your health more than any single protocol or plan. You hear how breath, visualization, and imagination can shift your nervous system and unlock real physical change. The brain becomes your own pharmacy, guided by neuroplasticity and inner knowing rather than outside noise. When you trust yourself and practice presence, health stops being something you chase and starts being something you create. The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson’s private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US. Connect with Cortney: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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232. The Inner Teacher with Cortney McDermott
12/12/2025
232. The Inner Teacher with Cortney McDermott
In this episode, we explore the power of the Inner Teacher—the gentle, loving inner guidance that reconnects you to your own truth. Rather than searching externally for answers, true alignment comes from turning inward and learning to deeply listen. We break down how intuition is an inner knowing that arrives softly and quickly, often felt in the gut or heart, and how the mind tends to overtake it when we don’t listen. The conversation highlights why inner guidance is essential for coherence, alignment, and living in flow. We also reframe manifestation, shifting it from “doing more” to a state of remembering and alignment—recognizing that what you seek already exists within you. True healing and peace come from addressing not just the physical body, but also the mind, spirit, and energy. Finally, we share simple practices to help you reconnect with your inner truth, relax your nervous system, and access intuitive guidance more easily. The Magnetic Leader Workshop on January 4th, 2026. Get your tickets here: About Cortney McDermott: Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson’s private island, Necker. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, Cortney blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google. Fluent in four languages, Cortney splits her time between Italy and the US. Connect with Cortney: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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231. How to Handle Hard Conversations with Confidence with Mathew Blades
12/08/2025
231. How to Handle Hard Conversations with Confidence with Mathew Blades
You know those conversations you keep putting off because they feel heavy or tense? This talk gives you a clearer way through them. Mathew Blades explains why tough conversations trigger anxiety and why they matter even more when the person is someone you’ll have to face again. You hear how “I” statements, honest intentions, and simple clarity can shift the whole tone. And you learn why giving someone space to process can be more effective than pushing for instant resolution. You also get a practical look at how to lead the conversation instead of reacting to it. Role-playing, knowing what outcome you want, and assuming the other person didn’t mean harm help you stay grounded. By the end, you see that hard conversations don’t have to drain you. They can open the door to understanding, peace, and healthier relationships. About Mathew Blades: When organizations need to break free from dysfunctional workplace cycles and build winning team cultures, they turn to Mathew Blades. An award-winning broadcaster turned captivating keynote speaker, he shares a startling new perspective on how teams can relate to themselves and each other to achieve the extraordinary, together. Drawing from 27 years of broadcasting experience and hundreds of transformational interviews through his podcast Learn From People Who Lived It™, Blades helps leaders and teams renegotiate what work can look like. His approach has impacted organizations like Kia, Hyundai, and Keller Williams, earning praise from industry leaders, including Howard Stern. Connect with Mathew Blades: Website: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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230. Embracing Every Layer of You with Melissa Crook
12/01/2025
230. Embracing Every Layer of You with Melissa Crook
You’re more than the stories you tell yourself. Melissa, host of the F.E.E.L. Podcast, shares how embracing every layer—both light and dark—can help you reclaim your power and inner peace. She opens up about her own battle with anxiety and how curiosity, movement, and quiet reflection helped her find balance. You’ll learn why self-care and emotional awareness are the foundation of true empowerment. Melissa also talks about the strength found in community, the courage to seek support, and how redefining happiness as contentment leads to wholeness. Her message is simple yet powerful: when you stop judging your emotions and start listening to them, you create space to feel whole, fulfilled, and free. About Melissa Crook: Thought Leader & Host, The Embracing Layers Network | Together We F.E.E.L. Panel Show Book, "Embracing Layers Unapologetically" Creator, Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life (Online Course) Book Me to Speak on the F.E.E.L. Framework | | Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn:
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229. Unlocking the Code of Human Potential with Anthony Cudjo
09/08/2025
229. Unlocking the Code of Human Potential with Anthony Cudjo
What if the words you speak to yourself are the key to transformation? Anthony shows how your thoughts, words, and actions shape every result in your life. By aligning your inner dialogue with your goals, you can shift your biology, energy, and creativity toward success. You’ll hear how one client lost 85 pounds simply by changing her internal conversation—no new diet, no extreme workouts. This conversation reminds you that human potential is limitless when you break free from social conditioning and focus on the laws of creation. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this is your chance to see how small shifts in mindset can lead to massive breakthroughs. Connect withAnthony Cudjo: Website: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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228. Hormones, Anxiety, & Calm You
08/25/2025
228. Hormones, Anxiety, & Calm You
In this episode, Dr. Anna Marie dives deep into the often-unspoken experience of anxiety, sleep disturbances, and mood changes that come with hormonal shifts after age 40. She explains how both women and men are affected, shares her personal journey, and introduces her specially formulated supplement, "Calm You." Dr. Anna Marie also provides practical, research-backed tips to help listeners support their nervous system and overall well-being during this transitional phase of life. Episode Highlights: The impact of declining estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone on mood, sleep, and stress response Why nearly half of women in perimenopause experience new or increased anxiety The effects of low testosterone in men, including irritability and poor sleep Dr. Anna Marie’s personal experience with hormonal shifts and anxiety Introduction to the "Calm You" supplement: ingredients and their benefits (magnesium blend, GABA, holy basil, lemon balm, L-theanine, methylated B6) The importance of understanding and supporting partners through hormonal changes Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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227. Loneliness
08/18/2025
227. Loneliness
In this episode of the Happy Whole You Podcast, Dr. Anna Marie explores the topic of loneliness in midlife, discussing its emotional and neurological impacts, and offering practical strategies to foster connection and well-being. She shares personal stories and client experiences, highlighting how loneliness can affect even those surrounded by people, and why it’s important to recognize it as a signal for change rather than a source of shame. Key Topics Covered: Understanding loneliness in midlife: why it happens and how it feels The health risks of loneliness: increased risk of dementia, heart disease, stroke, and early death The neurological effects: shrinking of the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, cognitive decline, and disrupted sleep Personal stories from Dr. Anna Marie and her clients about navigating loneliness and rebuilding connections Practical tips for overcoming loneliness: - Micro-moments of connection (texts, smiles, coffee dates) - Rebuilding your tribe (joining groups, clubs, or classes) - Intentional online connections - Self-connection through journaling, nature, and gratitude - Reaching out to old friends and making new ones The importance of accepting where you are and taking small steps toward connection Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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226. Tiny Upgrades That Change Everything!
08/11/2025
226. Tiny Upgrades That Change Everything!
You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better! Start with one small habit each week and watch how 52 tiny changes stack up in a year. Dr. Anna Marie Frank calls it the “add in method,” and it can touch everything from your mood to your bank account. Think simple: stretch while you wait for your coffee, step outside in the morning light, sip more water, take short breathing breaks, and jot down what you’re grateful for. Even your finances get a boost when you shift perspective. Redirecting just $5 a day could mean $1,800 by the end of the year. It’s about trading quick wins for lasting value and showing up for your future self in small but powerful ways. One upgrade at a time, you start to see the bigger picture—and the bigger payoff. Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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225. Choosing Healing Over Hustle with Mathew Blades
08/04/2025
225. Choosing Healing Over Hustle with Mathew Blades
You can have the dream job, the big contract, the public recognition—and still feel empty. That’s what Matthew Blade faced after 28 years in radio and TV. The real breakdown came with a panic attack and a gut-level truth: something deeper needed to change. What followed wasn’t a pivot—it was a full reset. Rehab, honesty, and a commitment to healing past wounds, including reconnecting with his mother before she passed. Now, he helps others—podcasters, youth athletes, and even inmates—find their voice and purpose beyond performance. If you’ve been chasing success and still feel lost, this story might hit close to home. About Mathew Blades: When organizations need to break free from dysfunctional workplace cycles and build winning team cultures, they turn to Mathew Blades. An award-winning broadcaster turned captivating keynote speaker, he shares a startling new perspective on how teams can relate to themselves and each other to achieve the extraordinary, together. Drawing from 27 years of broadcasting experience and hundreds of transformational interviews through his podcast Learn From People Who Lived It™, Blades helps leaders and teams renegotiate what work can look like. His approach has impacted organizations like Kia, Hyundai, and Keller Williams, earning praise from industry leaders, including Howard Stern. Connect with Mathew Blades: Website: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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224. Turning Anxiety Into Strength with David H. Rosmarin, PhD
07/28/2025
224. Turning Anxiety Into Strength with David H. Rosmarin, PhD
What if anxiety isn’t something to fight, but something to work with? Dr. David Rosmarin believes anxiety is a natural emotion, not a disorder to fix. He shares a simple four-step process that helps you stop running from it: get honest about the cause, talk to someone, lean into the feeling, and drop the need to control everything. He also explains how tech, pressure, and even well-meaning parenting have made anxiety more intense for all of us, especially kids. If you're tired of trying to “get rid of” anxiety and ready to handle it differently, this conversation offers a healthier way through. About David H. Rosmarin, PhD: David H. Rosmarin, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and the Founder of Center for Anxiety. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, scientist, educator, author, and keynote speaker, David has helped thousands of individuals and organizations to thrive by embracing the emotion of anxiety. His clinical work and research have been featured in Good Morning America, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and TED.com. Connect with David H. Rosmarin, PhD: Website: Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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223. Healing the Hard Way: Finding Peace After Trauma with Cassandra Love Lambert
07/21/2025
223. Healing the Hard Way: Finding Peace After Trauma with Cassandra Love Lambert
When you grow up in chaos, survival becomes second nature—but healing doesn’t. Cassandra shares what it really took to break the cycle of trauma, starting with personal development and expanding into deeper work like EFT tapping, somatic healing, and energy practices. Her path wasn’t easy, but it was honest—full of setbacks, breakthroughs, and the slow work of coming back to herself. She also calls out the limits of traditional therapy and why healing often requires more than what insurance can cover. If you’ve lived through pain that still echoes in your body, her story might give you a new direction—and a reminder that you’re not alone in the work. About Cassandra Love Lambert: Cassandra Love Lambert, the visionary behind C-Love, is a Trauma Trained Somatic Transformational Coach, Best Selling Author, TV Host, and Artist. Fully certified in Clinical EFT, Brainspotting, and Somatic Attachment Therapy, Cassandra is a beacon of hope and transformation for women seeking healing and empowerment. Having faced her own battles with C-PTSD from sexual abuse and the challenges of an emotionally unavailable parent, Cassandra's journey to self-love and wholeness has deeply informed her practice. Her experiences have led her to the life-changing power of somatic-based work, particularly Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). With unwavering dedication, Cassandra offers a unique 10-week "Pain into Power Process," using EFT as a cornerstone to help women transform their pain into personal strength and resilience. Her mission is to guide clients to feel safe in their bodies, fully experience their emotions, and unlock their authentic selves, enabling them to show up in their lives and thrive. Cassandra's passion for empowering women is evident in every facet of her work. She deeply understands survival challenges and is dedicated to guiding others toward a flourishing life. Her upcoming book, Into the Light: Becoming My Own Hero, set for release in January, has inspired her new show, Into the Light with C-Love: Inspiring Stories That Shape Your Path to Change, debuting on FENIX TV. Connect with Cassandra Love Lambert: Experience this transformative journey with a free consultation at . Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: / Personal Website: Instagram: Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: LinkedIn: Venmo:
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