In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller talks with Raele Altano — communication coach, mental health advocate, and writer about breaking the silence around grief and healing. Raele shares her journey of losing her brother, the power of honest conversations, and how storytelling creates connection and hope. This heartfelt conversation offers wisdom and tools for anyone navigating difficult emotions.

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Raele Altano: Mental Health Advocate
04:32 – Growing Up & Early Lessons on Silence
10:05 – The Loss of Her Brother & Starting the Healing Journey
16:48 – Why Talking About Mental Health Matters
23:20 – Storytelling as a Tool for Connection
30:42 – Navigating Grief in Community
38:05 – Coping Practices for Mental Well-Being
45:11 – Having Hard Conversations With Loved Ones
52:28 – Finding Purpose Through Vulnerability
57:40 – Living With Authenticity & Courage
01:01:12 – Andrea on the Power of Shared Stories
01:08:40 – Where to Find Raele

FOLLOW YOURTANGO
INSTAGRAM | / yourtango
TIKTOK | / yourtango
THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango
TWITTER | / yourtango
FACEBOOK | / yourtango

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#mentalhealthawareness #griefhealing #personalgrowth

Raele Altano podcast, mental health advocate interview, coping with grief, healing after loss, how to talk about mental health, storytelling and healing, community support for grief, YourTango Getting Open, grief podcast 2025, breaking the silence on mental health, self-care for mental health, grief and resilience, hope after loss, vulnerability and healing, personal growth through storytelling

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Case Kenny — mindfulness thought leader, podcaster, and author of That’s Bold of You — to talk about dating, self-worth, and what it really means to live intentionally. Case opens up about the lessons he’s learned from journaling, the power of honesty in relationships, and why embracing discomfort is the key to growth. From modern dating struggles to cultivating daily mindfulness, this conversation is both practical and deeply inspiring.

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Case Kenny
03:40 – Journaling as a Tool for Self-Discovery
08:15 – Dating, Self-Worth & Modern Relationships
12:55 – Why Vulnerability Builds Stronger Bonds
17:40 – Moving Past Fear of Rejection
22:10 – Why Discomfort Sparks Personal Growth
26:30 – Mindfulness in the Everyday
31:05 – Online Dating & Managing Expectations
36:22 – The Power of Saying What You Really Feel
41:18 – Practicing Gratitude Without Toxic Positivity
45:50 – The Role of Boundaries in Dating & Life
50:20 – How to Live Boldly & Authentically
55:15 – Final Reflections on Love & Self-Acceptance

FOLLOW YOURTANGO
INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango
TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango
THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango
TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.
📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#mindfulness #datingadvice #selfworth

Case Kenny podcast, That’s Bold of You book, mindfulness podcast, journaling for self-discovery, dating and self-worth, modern dating struggles, online dating advice, mindfulness in relationships, how to live boldly, vulnerability in love, self-acceptance tips, Andrea Miller podcast interview, mindfulness thought leader, personal growth and dating, mindful dating strategies, how to embrace discomfort, emotional intelligence in dating, self-love and boundaries, mindfulness tools for growth

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller talks with Michelle Maros — co-founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, yoga teacher, keynote speaker, and author of the upcoming book Dear Friend. Together, they explore the transformative power of meditation, how to move beyond “the grind” mindset, and the freedom that comes from owning your “yes” and “no.” Michelle also shares practical tips for befriending your inner critic, and offers guidance on having hard but necessary conversations to heal relationships.

Preorder Dear Friend: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Friend-Contemplation-Connection-Clarity/dp/1400252628

Chapters:
00:00 – Coming up: Unlock the secrets to a supercharged life
00:01:59 - Introduction to Michelle Maros
00:06:15 - The value of peace and relaxation
00:13:00 - The power of owning your "yes" and "no"
00:16:10 - Meditation misconceptions
00:22:19 - "Go slow to go fast" as a personal investment
00:24:32 - The benefits of journaling
00:28:41 - The importance of bypassing ego for creativity
00:30:40 - Michelle opens up about her father's death
00:34:52 - The anger stage of grief
00:41:07 - Michelle's personal mantra for living
00:47:12 - How to quit caring what others think
00:51:56 - Feedback is a gift
01:00:17 - Saying "no" as self-advocacy
01:11:41 - Befriending your inner critic & being curious
01:17:04 - Preorder Michelle's book Dear Friend

FOLLOW YOURTANGO
INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango
TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango
THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango
TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.

📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#mindfulness #selflove #personalgrowth

Michelle Maros podcast, Dear Friend book, Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, meditation tips, mindfulness practices, how to set boundaries, owning your yes and no, self-care mindset, stop glorifying the grind, inner critic advice, healing relationships, yoga teacher podcast, keynote speaker interview, grief and loss healing, mindfulness for mental health, personal growth podcast, meditation for beginners, how to have hard conversations, self-love and boundaries

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special tribute episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller revisits her deeply moving conversation with the late Dr. James Doty — renowned Stanford neurosurgeon, bestselling author of Into the Magic Shop, and tireless advocate for compassion. This interview captures his extraordinary wisdom on love, loss, manifestation, purpose, and the power of an open heart. We’re honored to share this conversation again to celebrate the life and legacy of a man who changed so many lives with both science and soul.

Chapters:
00:00 – $80M Lost & The Moment That Changed Everything
00:42 – Remembering Dr. James Doty & His Impact
02:15 – From Poverty to Private Jets: A Life Reimagined
06:38 – Compassion as the Core of Human Connection
11:20 – Neuroplasticity, Purpose & Rewiring the Brain
15:00 – Why Meditation Isn’t Enough Without Heart
19:12 – The Science of Belief & Self-Worth
23:44 – Manifestation vs. True Fulfillment
28:35 – Why Giving Is the Path to Joy
32:49 – Dealing With Death, Grief & Being Present
36:51 – The Magic of the Mind-Heart Connection
41:00 – On Raising Conscious Kids & Healing Generations
45:10 – Jim’s Greatest Lesson from Neurosurgery
49:26 – What It Means to Truly Open Your Heart
53:30 – Legacy, Regret & the Beauty of Letting Go
57:44 – Jim’s Final Advice: Live With Purpose & Love

FOLLOW US
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/gettingopen/
Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@gettingopen

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.
📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#JamesDoty #Neuroplasticity #SpiritualNeuroscience

James Doty tribute, remembering James Doty, Dr. James Doty podcast, Into the Magic Shop author, Stanford neurosurgeon legacy, compassion in neuroscience, how to live with purpose, brain-heart connection, manifestation and healing, neuroplasticity explained, science and spirituality, emotional healing interview, yourtango podcast, Andrea Miller James Doty, healing through compassion, life after loss, personal growth podcast, rewiring your brain with love

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Niraj Naik, former pharmacist turned breathwork pioneer and founder of SOMA Breath to explore how we can heal ourselves using our breath. From breaking free of the pharmaceutical system to understanding the ancient science behind breath control, this episode offers a life-changing perspective on healing, health, and personal power.

Chapters:
00:00 – From Sick Pharmacist to Breathwork Leader
04:03 – The Day Niraj Decided to Heal Himself
08:19 – Breathwork as Ancient Medicine
12:40 – What Happens to the Brain When You Breathe Differently
15:56 – SOMA Breath: What It Is & Why It Works
30:10 – Breath Retention & the Manifestation Connection
36:00 – Why the Pharmaceutical Industry Keeps Us Sick
45:30 – The Role of the Pineal Gland & DMT Activation
49:15 – Real-Life Healing Stories
52:22 – Niraj’s Daily Practice for Energy & Focus
59:55 – The Real Meaning of “Open Your Heart”
01:03:00 – Breathwork for Trauma, Clarity & Spiritual Awakening
01:07:30 – Niraj’s Closing Advice: You Are the Medicine
01:14:45 – Final Words: Healing Is Within Reach

FOLLOW YOURTANGO
INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango
TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango
THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango
TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

Subscribe to YourTango’s YouTube channel to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.
📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#breathworkhealing #somabreath #traumarelease

Niraj Naik podcast, SOMA breathwork, healing with breath, breathwork for trauma, breath retention and manifestation, how to heal naturally, what is SOMA breath, DMT breathwork activation, pineal gland healing, self-healing journey, how to rewire the brain with breath, breath therapy for anxiety, medical gaslighting awareness, breathwork benefits, natural health podcast, breathwork and spirituality, ancient healing techniques, vibration and sound healing, breath control for focus, breathwork routine, mind-body medicine, Renegade Pharmacist interview

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with energy alchemist and manifestation coach Latha Jay to explore the energetic path to abundance, healing, and divine alignment. From breaking ancestral patterns and clearing karmic debt to manifesting with integrity and channeling energy through rituals, Latha shares her spiritual journey—and gives practical tools for living in your highest vibration.

Chapters:
00:00 – Rewriting Your Story & Spiritual Awakening
03:12 – Meet Latha Jay: Energy Alchemist & Healer
05:30 – From Rock Bottom to Spiritual Power
09:40 – Releasing Ancestral Pain & Karmic Burdens
13:17 – Growing Up in a Religious, Immigrant Home
17:10 – Identity, Divinity & What “God” Really Means
21:45 – Manifesting Through Energy, Not Ego
29:12 – Latha’s Daily Practice & Spiritual Hygiene
36:41 – Healing the Inner Child & Generational Trauma
44:18 – Rituals, Sage & Releasing Negativity
48:07 – Self-Responsibility vs. Toxic Positivity
55:00 – Letting Go of Control & Letting God Flow
01:05:10 – Final Rituals for Energy Protection
01:08:30 – Closing Reflections on Trust & Alignment

FOLLOW YOURTANGO
INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango
TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango
THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango
TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

Subscribe to YourTango’s YouTube channel to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.

📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#spiritualhealing #divinealignment #energyclearing

Latha Jay podcast, manifestation coach, energy alchemist, how to manifest consciously, spiritual healing tools, karmic healing, clearing generational trauma, inner child energy work, spiritual awakening podcast, chakra healing rituals, how to set energetic boundaries, sage ritual meaning, manifesting with integrity, letting go of control, healing immigrant family trauma, divine feminine energy, how to trust the universe, toxic positivity vs self responsibility, emotional alchemy, spiritual protection practices, yourtango podcast interview

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with author, psychic medium, and aura expert Mystic Michaela to decode what your aura really says about you—and how to raise your energetic vibration. From understanding aura colors and telepathy to recognizing angel numbers and shifting your energy for healing and growth, this episode blends spirituality with grounded tools to help you step into your most powerful self.

Chapters:
00:00 – Coming up: Aura Farming & Psychic Awakening
02:13 – Meet Mystic Michaela: Her Early Aura Reads
05:34 – Authenticity, Energy & the Aura-Body Connection
10:05 – How Auras Work & How to Sense Them
13:14 – Science, Spirituality & the Aura Field
17:08 – Reading Andrea’s Aura: Indigo, Yellow & Green
23:05 – The 8 Aura Colors & Their Meanings
27:05 – Motivation, Identity & the Aura Quiz
32:00 – Aura Change vs. Aura Growth Over Time
35:00 – How to Raise Your Vibration
38:00 – Telepathy & Emotional Energy Transfer
42:00 – Angel Numbers: What They Really Mean
50:00 – Shadow Work, Intuition & Productivity Pressure
55:45 – Intuition Is a Muscle: How to Strengthen It

FOLLOW YOURTANGO
INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango
TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango
THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango
TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

Subscribe to YourTango’s YouTube channel to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.

📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#AuraReading #SpiritualAwakening #RaiseYourVibration

Mystic Michaela interview, aura reading explained, what is my aura color, how to raise your vibration, emotional telepathy, how to sense energy, angel numbers meaning, psychic medium podcast, intuition vs ego, energy body 101, indigo aura meaning, yellow aura traits, aura farming, shadow work for beginners, aura quiz, how to interpret 1111 and 555, angel numbers, manifestation energy, understanding your electromagnetic field, Getting Open podcast

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Richard Schwartz, the visionary founder of Internal Family Systems, to explore the transformative healing potential of parts work. From understanding the roles of protectors, exiles, and firefighters to witnessing a powerful live demonstration of IFS in real-time, this episode is an emotional journey into self-connection, compassion, and lasting inner peace.

Chapters:
00:00 – Coming up: Grief, Loss & the Power of Parts
02:13 – Meet Dr. Richard Schwartz: The Father of IFS
05:06 – What Is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?
07:24 – Understanding Exiles, Protectors & Firefighters
12:15 – Dick’s Personal Story: Family, Shame & Self-Worth
17:05 – Learning to Heal from the Inside Out
23:04 – IFS in Parenting: Repair, Humility & Accountability
26:45 – The Drive to Prove Yourself & Existential Survival
30:00 – Mapping Parts: Critics, Perfectionists & Overachievers
35:16 – Destructive Behaviors as Protection
38:00 – Live IFS Demo: Andrea Opens Up
43:00 – Meeting the Abandoned Inner Child
47:00 – Healing Through Presence, Apology & Compassion
58:00 – Inviting the Inner Child Home
01:04:00 – How to Start IFS on Your Own (Safely)
01:06:00 – Dick’s Daily Practice: Staff Meetings with Your Parts
01:13:00 – How to Use IFS in Conflict & Communication
01:21:00 – The 8 C’s of Self
01:45:00 – What to Know Before You Start IFS
01:54:00 – Final Reflections: Befriending Your Parts

FOLLOW YOURTANGO
INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango
TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango
THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango
TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango
FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/

“Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights.

Subscribe to YourTango’s YouTube channel to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.

📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com

📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com

#ifs #emotionalhealing #selfcompassion #partswork #childhoodtrauma

Richard Schwartz interview, Internal Family Systems, no bad parts, parts work therapy, IFS demo, healing childhood trauma, emotional healing techniques, live IFS session, how to heal inner child, therapy for emotional triggers, self compassion techniques, Dick Schwartz, parenting with IFS, IFS for relationships, how to heal shame, firefighter protector parts, IFS trauma healing

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.