In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Esther Gokhale — Harvard- and Princeton-trained founder of the Gokhale Method and “Posture Guru of Silicon Valley.” Discover why almost 90% of Americans suffer from back pain, what we’ve been doing wrong for decades, and how small, natural adjustments to the way you sit, stand, and sleep can completely transform your spine health. Backed by Stanford research and endorsed by 500+ doctors, Esther’s method offers simple, free, and life-changing ways to heal chronic pain — no surgery, no drugs, no physical therapy required.

Chapters:
00:00 — This back pain episode that will rock your world
01:17 — Meet Esther Gokhale, the “Posture Guru of Silicon Valley”
02:06 — 90% of Americans suffer from back pain
04:43 — The Gokhale Method: How to retrain your body naturally
08:55 — Why crunches and “sit up straight” are actually hurting you
11:07 — Everyday movement as medicine: sitting, standing, bending right
17:00 — Step-by-step: How to sit & stretch your back properly
22:00 — Stretching your spine while you sleep
33:00 — Pillow placement, neck alignment, and real traction explained
39:30 — What not to do: crunches, pelvic tuck, feet parallel
44:00 — How posture affects mood, confidence, and anxiety
46:00 — Free workshops & learning the method online
51:00 — Powerful healing stories from students around the world
57:00 — Hope, healing, and what your doctor might not tell you

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Amber Rae — bestselling author, artist, and speaker known for her work on emotional wellness and self-discovery. They dive deep into Amber’s journey of healing generational patterns, breaking free from perfectionism, and learning to love without losing yourself. From confronting childhood wounds to rediscovering connection after divorce, Amber shares powerful lessons on courage, forgiveness, and creating a life led by authenticity instead of fear.

Chapters:
01:10 – Meet Amber Rae
04:20 – The Moment She Met Her Soulmate (While Married)
08:10 – Discovering the Power of the Mirror Relationship
11:56 – When Truth Forces You to Wake Up
17:27 – The Loneliness I Didn’t Know I Had
19:24 – The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Love
21:05 – Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship
27:22 – The Courage to Face Family Dysfunction
35:07 – Why You Don’t Need the Big Apology
49:00 – How I Stopped People Pleasing & Started Trusting Myself
52:06 – Inner Child Healing and Ideal Parent Visualization
55:08 – Healing Is a Lifelong Journey
58:10 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow Amber

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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Suzanne Warye — author of The Sober Shift, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast, and founder of the Sober Mom Life Café. Suzanne opens up about her journey to sobriety after becoming a mother, the dangers of “mommy wine culture,” and why quitting alcohol is not a punishment but a path to freedom, healing, and deeper connection. Her story is filled with honesty, hope, and practical tools for anyone questioning their relationship with drinking.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Coming up: an important conversation about sobriety
01:20 – Meet Suzanne Warye
02:05 – Suzanne’s new book: The Sober Shift
04:00 – Quitting alcohol at 39 as a mother of a newborn
05:20 – College binge drinking and the “party girl” identity
07:36 – Blackout while parenting: The wake-up call that led to sobriety
10:04 – Andrea shares her own experiences with addiction in her family
13:00 – Suzanne on losing her father and grief during sobriety
21:33 – Alcohol and shame: Working through decades of guilt
31:07 – “Mommy wine culture” and why it’s so dangerous
38:53 – Alcohol’s long-term health risks and generational impact
42:21 – Why sobriety is a choice, not a punishment
50:13 – Reactions to sobriety: Why they reflect others’ drinking habits
57:11 – Healing inner wounds: Therapy, Internal Family Systems, RTT
59:04 – Finding supportive communities like the Sober Mom Life Café
01:09:41 – Closing reflections on alcohol’s systemic role

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