EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani

Sophie Beren - The Conversationalist

Sophie Beren is a unifier from Wichita, Kansas. She is the Founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, a non-partisan educational platform empowering Gen Z to break out of their echo chambers, have difficult conversations, and unify the world. Her community of over 15,000 young people is committed to coming together, across differences, through "POVz" the first ever Gen Z Talk Show airing in 2022, and through their digital network located on the Geneva app. Sophie was recently named "25 Under 25" by Social Entrepreneur's Magazine and “21 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021.” Her social impact journey began at The University of Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Music, and her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Leadership. Sophie's work, featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and even on a billboard in Times Square, has proven to be the antidote to the polarization we see in our country today. Beren will continue to unify the next generation, one conversation at a time.@emotionalsupportpod@alessandratorresani@sophieberen@theconversationalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Dennis Lewis - Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit and Godless

As a fellow actor, Matthew and I have such an incredible conversation about our mental health in regards to the arts. Being able to have a creative outlet has helped Matthew not only become a stronger actor, but he is a more evolved human being. We chat past lives, being a twin, and how Muay Thai has been such an essential part of his career.@emotionalsupportpod@alessandratorresani@matthewdennislewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beauty and The Brain - THERAPY: Rejection and The Final Straw/Am I projecting my own frustration onto my therapist?

David Haggerty is back to share all the facts about the different types of therapy. Both Alessandra and David share stories of rejection from therapists and the importance of pushing through. We are all humans and we have to remind ourselves to take a deep breath and keep on doing the work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Hoover - Singer & Songwriter (Nick Jonas, The Weeknd, Sam Smith)

Jessica is more than just a singer/songwriter, she is a true musical artist. She has written songs for Grammy Award winning artists like The Weeknd, Nick Jonas, Timbaland, Sam Smith as well as other artists that are currently in the Billboard top 10 lists. We chat behind the scenes of music, mental health, and being a cancer & trauma survivor. As a huge advocate for SA survivors and mental health, Jessica brings joy and passion to this week’s episode! @emotionalsupportpod@alessandratorresani@jessicahoovermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Black - Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach, and Host of The Vitalize Podcast

Marcus Black is a former pastor and current urban missionary providing leadership and mentoring programs to several inner city schools through YFC international. Recently named one of USA Today’s Top 9 Coaches to help you level up your life in 2022. He is a bestselling author, traveling speaker, Life Coach, host of the Vitalize Podcast & co-pilot of the Embrace Your Ambition traveling breakthrough experience! He is deeply dedicated to spreading his message of love, hope and positivity to the entire world. He has spoken to 10’s of thousands all over the world.@emotionalsupportpod@alessandratorresani@mblackspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shira Lazar - Founder/CEO of Emmy Nominated ’What’s Trending’ , On-Air Personality and Media Entrepreneur

Shira Lazar is the Founder/CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand, What's Trending. In October 2018, she became the host of the afternoon drive show "Lets Go There" weekdays on the first national LGBTQ+ station Channel Q syndicated and on Radio.com. In her spare time, she loves sharing her passion for curiosity, joyful living and mindfulness on her own social platforms @shiralazar. April 2020, Shira launched PeaceInside.Live, a wellness community and platform offering virtual classes, workshops and retreats. PIL is constantly working to break down the barriers of entry to make tools for well-being accessible for all via our community experiences and our workplace programs. We chat about mental health, technology, starting over, and even GHOSTS!@emotionalsupportpod@alessandratorresani@shiralazar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carmit Bachar - Pussycat Dolls : Singer, Dancer, Model, and Actress

Carmit is such a special treat this week thanks to her openness about her journey being an original member of the Pussycat Dolls, her vulnerability with sharing her recent diagnosis of tinnitus, and even her unbelievable story as a dancer who worked with R&B superstar Aaliyah during her final music video shoot. Carmit allows me to connect about my past dance history and the power behind movement and dance. Carmit is the definition of TALENT!@alessandratorresani@emotionalsupportpod@therealcarmit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolé Parks - Superman & Lois, The Vampire Diaries, Yellowstone, All American, As The World Turns,

Fellow actor Wolé Parks sure knows how to get me laughing through this intimate conversation! Wolé shares how important laughter, friendship and support really is during tough times. Many years of sobriety and inner work has taught Wolé so much including how to allow deep and complex emotions to be expressed through his performances on tv and film, especially as his newest character on Superman & Lois. @woleparks@alessandratorresani@emotionalsupportpod Http://www.emotionalsupportpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sage Grazer, LCSW & Kendall Bird - Co-Founders of FRAME Therapy

Childhood friends, Sage and Kendall, joined forces to create Frame, the amazing mental health platform that helps you along your therapy journey, every step of the way. I ask them every detail and question about how they help others with "matchmaking therapy". What to expect? Is there a right or wrong way to talk with a therapist? Is there someone you should say or not say to your therapist? All these questions and more are answered along with Sage and Kendall sharing their own personal experiences with therapy. As a platform that connects people to therapy and brings awareness to mental health, Frame is on a mission to normalize the hard days and celebrate the good ones. Frame represents a community where people can learn, grown and find support through it all. From finding the right therapist to making progress in a session, Frame is here to help you through your therapy journey.https://www.tryframe.com/@frame.therapyhttps://www.instagram.com/frame.therapy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Hines - Best Selling Author, Global Public Speaker, and Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker

In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilience. Join us as we bond over our mutual diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, chat about survival, learn more about Kevin's comic book origin story, and the importance of support from friends and family. *This episode has a trigger warning.*https://www.emotionalsupportpod.com/@emotionalsupportpodhttps://www.kevinhinesstory.com/@kevinhinesstory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices