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We trade shallow advice for usable tools that build intuition, safety, and stronger relationships. Arnold shares law enforcement lessons, Bettina maps them to daily life, and together we offer simple drills to read rooms, reduce risk, and speak across behavior styles.


• Arnold's path from business to ATF after a pivotal family moment
• Undercover story and the cost of stress on family
• Faith, support, and coping under pressure
• Intuition as data and reading early danger signals
• Emotional intelligence as a skill built through practice
• Situational awareness basics for campus and work
• Social media risks, boundaries, and recovery after hacks
• Trust built through time and cultural humility
• DISC explained with practical workplace examples
• Simple drills to match pace and orientation in conversations
• Scaling healthy teams for cohesion, morale, productivity

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We trade highlight reels for real life with D1 tennis champion and marketer Scarlett Hutchinson, unpacking how grief reshaped her mindset, why team culture saved her game, and how authenticity beats algorithms. Tools for boundaries, calm nights, and sustainable joy tie it together.

• redefining happiness after loss and burnout
• mental toughness from individual sport to team support
• healthy competition and ending a career on a high
• creator growth through authenticity over hacks
• brand risk-taking and storytelling that stands out
• social media boundaries, reading at night, and walks
• ADHD slowdown tools and gentle self-talk
• advice for college students on connection and network

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We trade grind culture for grounded care, talk honestly about pregnancy and founder energy, and spotlight the BUMMED mission to destigmatize anorectal health with real solutions.

Here are the highlights:

• pregnancy reshaping fitness, sleep, and nutrition
• making “listen to your body” concrete
• designing founder time around energy peaks
• rejecting late-night hustle and burnout myths
• Jenny’s path from media to telehealth leadership
• why anorectal care is common yet stigmatized
• how BUMMED expands access with custom meds
• bold, values-led marketing for taboo topics
• everyday de-stress tools and tiny wins
• SLP NYC community, support, and not feeling alone

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Jenny Dwork is passionate about building mission-driven brands, especially when it comes to healthcare. After leading marketing at the two largest women’s sexual and reproductive telehealth companies (Wisp and Thirty Madison), Jenny saw firsthand the power of digital health to increase access to highly stigmatized areas of care. Having personally struggled with the pain and shame of hemorrhoids and anal fissures, she saw an opportunity to use telehealth to change the narrative, and launched Bummed in fall 2025. Jenny brings with her 15+ years of marketing, communications, and leadership experience, working at media organizations like CNBC and Bloomberg, and at brands in the book, travel and shoe industries. She received her MBA from Columbia Business School, and lives in Brooklyn with her husband.

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We share the messy path from dorm room despair to building a holistic wellness platform and the daily tools that keep imposter syndrome in check. Naming emotions, auditing friendships, and celebrating small wins become practical ways to reclaim power and momentum.

• Defining imposter syndrome as doubt despite evidence
• Tagging emotions to reduce shame and spark action
• Healing as a decision and ongoing practice
• Inner child awareness and states of consciousness
• Panic kits and sensory tools for anxiety
• The receipts folder for proof and resilience
• Community and friendship audits to elevate growth
• Separating facts from feelings under stress
• Small celebration rituals to reinforce progress
• Guidance for college transitions and comparison culture

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US Figure Skating Champion Amber Glad opens up about her journey from identity struggles to self-acceptance, revealing how mental health challenges shaped her approach both on and off the ice.

• Finding identity beyond skating after 20 years in the sport
• Mental health crisis at age 16 leading to hospitalization
• Battling body image issues and perfectionism in a demanding environment
• Using neurotherapy to recover from severe concussion and manage anxiety
• Setting boundaries while mentoring young skaters
• Connecting with her inner child to heal past wounds
• Creating a sustainable training routine focused on recovery and consistency
• Building resilience through breathing techniques and mindfulness
• Wanting her legacy to be "inspirational" through overcoming obstacles

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More about Amber Glenn:

Amber Glenn, a 24-year-old figure skater hailing from Plano, Texas, has been steadily rising in the world of figure skating. Her most recent triumph came in January 2024, where she clinched the coveted title of U.S. National Champion. This victory wasn't just a personal win, but a testament to her perseverance – Glenn was also the U.S. Junior Champion a decade ago in 2014. In the 2022-2023 season, she added a bronze medal at Skate America and another bronze at the U.S. Championships to her trophy collection, propelling her to her first World Championships appearance.

Beyond her athletic prowess, Glenn is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. She openly shares her own experiences and uses her platform to inspire others. Another facet of Glenn's identity is her place within the LGBT community. As the first out LGBTQ+ woman to win the U.S. national title, she serves as a role model for young athletes who may have struggled to find relatable figures in the sport.

In 2024, Amber went on to win back-to-back Golds at the Grand Prix de France, Cup of China, and Grand Prix Final (first for an American woman since 2010). She most recently just won her second consecutive U.S. Figure Skating Championship and finished fifth at the World Championships in Boston, making a her a strong favorite to podium at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy.

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Kelsey Durragh is a content creator, filmmaker, and writer with over 2M followers on social media and 50k+ copies sold of her bestselling book, Don't F*cking Panic. With experience as a development executive at BuzzFeed, and as the creator of her podcast and video series Confidently Insecure, Kelsey crafts authentic content that resonates with diverse audiences while breaking down stigmas.

As a documentary director and executive producer, she has written and directed award-winning pieces, including her upcoming documentary, Rehumanize, a powerful exploration of the impact of restorative justice.

In this episode, Kelsey shares her journey with raw vulnerability, showing how unveiling her mask has led to deeper connections, personal growth, and healing. She discusses:

• Using humor in childhood to mask pain and seek attention as a survival mechanism
• The breakthrough moment at BuzzFeed when sharing her mental health story publicly created unexpected connection
• Her complex relationship with medication and the challenging process of finding what works
• Navigating sobriety after building a personal brand partially around drinking culture
• The transformative power of talking openly about anxiety with friends who responded with acceptance
• Personal anxiety toolkits and grounding techniques tailored to each individual
• Inner child work and learning to speak to yourself with kindness
• Widening her "window of tolerance" through safe but challenging experiences

Kelsey’s story is about turning struggle into power, embracing vulnerability, and reclaiming your narrative.

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Producer / Host: Bettina Mahoney

Executive Producer: Ava Hoffman

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Alex Wong shares his journey from classical ballet training to viral content creator, revealing how his "negatively positive" personality and immigrant work ethic shaped his remarkable career across multiple entertainment fields.

• Born in Canada and classically trained in ballet, Alex made history as the first Canadian to win the Prix de Lausanne
• Despite a career-threatening Achilles injury, Alex pivoted to explore other talents including singing and acting
• Alex describes his approach to excellence: doing more than what others are willing to do
• His immigrant parents instilled strong work ethic while allowing him to pursue dance professionally
• Growing up as one of few male dancers taught him to forge his own path and find comfort in his body
• Alex's content creation career grew naturally, especially during the pandemic
• He maintains balance through his naturally high threshold for stress and ability to quickly address problems
• His TikTok content (2.7M followers) reflects his naturally happy, comedic personality rather than a strategic plan
• Physical touch and acts of service are his primary love languages that help maintain his work-life balance

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Alex Wong is a Canadian-born dancer, singer, and actor whose career spans ballet, Broadway, television, and music. Beginning tap and jazz training at age seven and later studying ballet with the Goh Ballet Academy, Alex quickly rose to prominence—winning two Junior World Titles in Tap and Showdance, earning the Royal Academy of Dancing Solo Seal, and becoming the first Canadian to win the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in 2004.

He danced with American Ballet Theatre and Miami City Ballet, where he was promoted to principal soloist. Turning down a promotion to pursue So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD), Alex became a fan favorite but faced multiple Achilles injuries that sidelined him twice. His resilience led to a triumphant return to performing, with credits including Smash, Glee, Dancing With the Stars, and Disney’s Tony Award-winning Newsies on Broadway.

Alex has performed on The Ellen Show, The Voice, and in international commercials and music videos, released his own single “Crave,” and been invited as a guest speaker at top universities. Known for his versatility, charisma, and determination, he continues to inspire as a multi-talented performer who overcame potentially career-ending setbacks to thrive across multiple entertainment platforms.

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Ava Hoffman, a psychology major at Kenyon College, trained mediator, and social media intern at Fortify Wellness, shares insights about campus wellness resources and what today's college students need for sustainable mental health.

• Small colleges offer valuable one-on-one interactions with professors and discussion-based learning environments
• Campus mental health services typically have limited hours (8-4, M-F), creating significant access barriers during evenings and weekends
• Trust issues exist between students and on-campus therapists, making many hesitant to use available services
• Sorority life teaches valuable collaboration skills and includes meaningful philanthropy work often overlooked in stereotypes
• Gen Z is actively destigmatizing mental health conversations compared to previous generations
• Simple wellness practices like social interaction, outdoor walks, brief meditations, and organizational planning help maintain balance
• Campus physical accessibility remains a major concern, particularly at historic institutions with older infrastructure
• 24/7 mental health resources that maintain confidentiality would address a significant need for college students
• Technology solutions like telehealth can help bridge accessibility gaps when designed with student input

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