What Most Parents Are Getting Wrong with Kim Van Dusen

Motherhood. Business. Healing. Purpose. This conversation has it all.

In this deeply honest and incredibly empowering episode of the Hi Felicia Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen—licensed psychologist, founder of The Parentologist, podcast host, entrepreneur, and author of Parenting Through Play.

Dr. Kim opens up about what it's really like navigating motherhood, building a six-figure brand, surviving breast cancer—twice—and continuing to pursue big dreams even in life's hardest seasons.

We dive into parenting, emotional regulation, women's health, play-based connection, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, and what it truly means to lead your family from a place of presence instead of perfection.

This episode is for every mom, parent, entrepreneur, and woman who's ever wondered…

"Can I do hard things… and still build the life I want?"

✔ Why most parents focus on the child before regulating themselves
✔ How play becomes one of the most powerful healing tools for connection
✔ What surviving cancer taught Dr. Kim about life, motherhood, and purpose
✔ How to repair after "messing up" as a parent
✔ The emotional toll of women always being the strong one
✔ Building a six-figure brand while raising a family
✔ What it takes to finally write the book you've dreamed about for years
✔ How to pursue your calling—even in the middle of uncertainty

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This episode is not what you think… and that's exactly why you need to listen.

At first glance, this conversation might sound like it's about Botox, beauty, and aesthetics—but it goes so much deeper.

I sat down with Sandra Lena Silverman, co-author of From Bullsht to Botox*, to talk about what it really means to glow up in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Sandra is redefining aging, confidence, and self-love—and she's doing it with radical honesty.

We dive into:

• The truth about cosmetic procedures and why she chooses them
• Why outer transformation without inner healing never lasts
• The role of trauma, mindset, and emotional work in confidence
• What aging powerfully actually looks like
• How doing the inner work can transform your relationships, identity, and self-worth
• Why women are finally rewriting the narrative around beauty and aging

This conversation is for the woman who wants more…
More confidence, more alignment, more ownership of her life and her choices.

Because the real glow-up?

It's not just what you see in the mirror.
It's how you feel in your body, your relationships, and your life.

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If you've ever felt like you're constantly battling with food, your body, or the voice in your head telling you to be "more disciplined," this episode is for you.

In today's conversation, Felicia sits down with Amber Romaniuk, emotional eating expert and creator of the Body Freedom™ Method, to unpack the deeper roots of emotional eating and why so many high-achieving women feel stuck in cycles of food guilt, restriction, and binge eating.

After overcoming her own struggles with binge eating and food fear, Amber has spent over a decade helping women understand the deeper emotional and mindset patterns that drive their relationship with food.

Together they explore why diets often fuel perfectionism, how emotional eating impacts our energetic state, and what it truly takes to reclaim body confidence and freedom.

This episode is a powerful reminder that healing your relationship with food isn't about willpower. It's about understanding yourself on a deeper level.

• Amber's personal journey overcoming binge eating and food fear
• The hidden signs of emotional eating most women miss
• Why high-achieving women are more prone to emotional eating patterns
• How restrictive dieting can actually trigger binge eating
• The dangers of ketogenic dieting for certain women
• The link between perfectionism and unhealthy food behaviors
• How emotional eating affects our energetic vibration
• The deeper roots behind food struggles and self-sabotage
• The mindset shifts required to create true body freedom
• Practical steps to begin healing your relationship with food today

Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive, and Hormone Expert, speaker, and the creator of the Body Freedom™ Method, a proven approach that has helped thousands of women overcome emotional eating, body image struggles, and self-sabotaging patterns with food.

Through powerful mindset healing, self-care practices, and intuitive body awareness, Amber helps high-achieving women reclaim confidence, body freedom, and optimal health.

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GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide have exploded in popularity, promising rapid weight loss and metabolic transformation. But what most people don't realize is that these powerful compounds are often being misused and in many cases, they're creating long-term metabolic consequences.

In this episode of the Hi Felicia Podcast, Felicia sits down with Jay Campbell, global authority in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and human longevity.

Jay has spent more than two decades researching metabolic health and helping millions understand how to optimize their biology through evidence-based strategies. As a five-time international bestselling author and co-founder of BioLongevity Labs, he's known for cutting through misinformation and bringing clarity to the world of biohacking.

Together, Felicia and Jay dive into the real science behind peptides, hormones, metabolic repair, and the growing global misuse of GLP drugs.

Jay also shares insights from his upcoming book Metabolic Awakening, where he introduces a responsible framework for using GLP peptides to support long-term metabolic health instead of quick-fix weight loss.

• What peptides are and why they're transforming longevity science
• The biggest myths about GLP-1 drugs and weight loss medications
• Why many people are using GLP drugs incorrectly
• The difference between fat loss and true metabolic repair
• Why hormone optimization is essential for energy, longevity, and performance
• How mindset and identity influence metabolic health
• Why traditional healthcare often fails to address metabolic disease
• The future of peptides, longevity, and bio-optimization

Jay Campbell is a global authority in hormone optimization, peptides, and human longevity. He is a five-time international bestselling author and co-founder of BioLongevity Labs, a platform providing cutting-edge tools and research for metabolic health and bio-optimization.

For more than two decades, Jay has helped millions understand how to repair their biology, optimize hormones, and extend vitality. Known for his direct, evidence-based approach, Jay blends cutting-edge science with a consciousness-driven philosophy that empowers people to take ownership of their health.

His book Metabolic Awakening explores the misuse of GLP drugs and introduces a science-aligned framework for responsible peptide use and metabolic repair.

Instagram: @jaycampbell1971
Website: jaycampbell.com

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There's a version of addiction we don't talk about enough…

The one where life looks good on the outside.
You're successful, responsible, and high-achieving.
You're doing all the things.

And yet… behind the scenes, alcohol becomes part of how you cope.

In this episode of the Hi Felicia Podcast, I sit down with sober coach, speaker, and founder of HOL + WELL, Amy C. Willis, to have a powerful and honest conversation about high-functioning addiction, burnout, and what it really means to live in alignment.

Amy shares her personal journey from overperforming and "having it all together" to recognizing the subtle but significant role alcohol was playing in her life and how choosing sobriety became one of the most self-trusting decisions she's ever made.

This conversation challenges the cultural narratives around alcohol, success, and self-care, and opens the door for a deeper conversation around identity, nervous system regulation, and true freedom.

• The hidden reality of high-functioning addiction
• Why you don't have to hit "rock bottom" to change your life
• The cycle of overperforming by day and drinking by night
• How alcohol is normalized as a coping tool for burnout
• The emotional and cultural drivers behind women's drinking habits
• Why moderation often fails — and why it's not about willpower
• The neuroscience behind habit formation and alcohol dependency
• How sobriety can lead to clarity, alignment, and self-trust
• Redefining success without numbing or escaping your life
• Building a life that feels intentional instead of performative

Amy C. Willis is a sober coach, speaker, and founder of HOL + WELL, a global coaching practice helping women and LGBTQ+ individuals redefine their relationship with alcohol. After struggling with addiction herself and losing her father to alcoholism, Amy has been sober for over nine years. Her work focuses on helping high-achieving women untangle alcohol from identity, stress, and success so they can build lives rooted in clarity, alignment, and freedom.

Instagram: @msamycwillis

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Most entrepreneurs spend years chasing the perfect strategy… when the real secret to growth is far simpler: consistency, clarity, and knowing your numbers.

In today's episode of The Hi Felicia Podcast, I sit down with Michelle M. Ghassemi, business mentor and founder of Ops & Growth Mentor, to talk about what it actually takes to run and scale a profitable business.

Michelle has built a reputation for helping entrepreneurs move from chaos and guesswork to clarity and confident leadership. Through her work, she teaches founders how to think like a CEO, track the right metrics, and build systems that support sustainable growth.

If you've ever felt like you're working hard in your business but still unsure if you're focusing on the right things, this conversation is going to shift the way you lead.

We talk about leadership mindset, the financial metrics most founders ignore, and the daily habits that successful entrepreneurs use to build real momentum.

This episode is packed with insights for anyone who wants to stop spinning their wheels and start making smarter, more strategic decisions in their business.

• Why consistency often matters more than strategy for long-term business growth
• The CEO Operating Snapshot and how it helps entrepreneurs track the right metrics\
• The leadership mindset shifts that separate founders from CEOs
• The financial habits that profitable entrepreneurs practice weekly
• Why many founders avoid their numbers and how that impacts growth
• How to build momentum in your business with simple daily habits
• The role of leadership and team building when scaling a company

Michelle M. Ghassemi is a business mentor, strategist, and the founder of Ops & Growth Mentor, where she helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses with stronger leadership, operational clarity, and financial strategy.

After building and scaling her own successful multi-location business, Michelle now works with founders to simplify operations, track the right metrics, and make data-driven decisions that support long-term growth and profitability.

Her work bridges the gap between creative entrepreneurship and strategic leadership, empowering business owners to step fully into the role of CEO.

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Some conversations stay with you long after they end.

Today on the Hi Felicia Podcast, I'm joined by Carey Conley — a speaker, author, and passionate advocate for helping people live with clarity, purpose, and vision.

Carey teaches the life-changing power of having a written vision for your life — not just as a roadmap for success, but as a steady anchor when life throws its hardest storms your way.

After experiencing unimaginable loss — the deaths of both her husband and her 25-year-old son — Carey faced her own battles with despair and is now a suicide survivor. Through profound grief and healing, she made the courageous decision to turn her pain into purpose.

Today, Carey is on a mission to create a movement and community for young adults, helping them discover vision, resilience, and hope so they can live intentionally and fully.

This conversation is powerful, honest, and deeply moving. If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of your direction, this episode will remind you that purpose can still be found — even in the darkest seasons.

• Why having a written vision for your life changes everything
• The difference between drifting through life and living intentionally
• How vision can become your anchor during life's storms
• The importance of helping young adults find purpose and direction
• How pain can be transformed into purpose and impact

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