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The Deep Talk Podcast

The Deep Talk Podcast

By: Madison Brandt
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Through solo and guest episodes with neighbors, friends, and experts, The Deep Talk explores the vital relationship we have to ourselves, others, and the world around us. These episodes are true "deep talks," leading with a real, raw, and authentic approach, with the goal to help you feel seen and inspired to live a life that goes deeper. Topics range from self-development and healing to dating, relationships, and more. Let's join together every Monday to connect, learn and grow, and embrace the real and messy human experience — together. Hosted by Madison Brandt.Madison Brandt Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • When friends become strangers
    May 19 2025

    Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is for anyone who has outgrown a friendship or lost a friendship and is grieving that experience. Sometimes we go from friends to strangers. But sometimes, we also find strangers that become friends.


    I hope this episode sits well on your heart.


    If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper.

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    28 mins
  • George Poulos: External approval didn't make me happy
    May 12 2025

    Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about how to step into authenticity. If you struggle with being YOU and needing external approval and acceptance for others, this episode will resonate deeply.

    What we talk about today:

    • George’s path of posting skate videos - gaining 300k followers - the approval not being the thing that made him “happy”
    • How to untether from societal expectations and timelines
    • Releasing the need for external approval and perfectionism
    • What is authenticity? How do you become brave to embrace yourself and vulnerably BE yourself?
    • What to do when the pattern comes up again that you should “go back into the box
    • The benefits of practices such as meditation & self-expression for authenticity
    • AND SO MUCH MORE!


    Where to find George:

    Website: https://www.georgepoulos.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgepoulos

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgepoulos


    If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Rejection is redirection
    May 5 2025

    Welcome back to The Deep Talk! This episode is all about navigating rejection and moving into the redirection of it all. Whether you got ghosted, your had a friendship breakup, you got denied from a job, or whatever you’re feeling rejected from, this episode is going to support you in feeing better and shifting your mindset.

    Today we're going to talk about:

    • The types of rejection that can happen in life
    • How rejection is a mirror to our own inner beliefs
    • It's either THIS or BETTER
    • What redirection looks like when you let go of what isn't meant for you
    • AND SO MUCH MORE!


    If you liked this episode, share on your IG story and tag me @thedeeptalkpod. I’d love to hear what you learned! And, don’t forget to hit that follow button so you never miss a future episode, and leave a review so I can reach more listeners just like you who are looking to connect deeper.

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    46 mins

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