EmotionAL Support with Alessandra Torresani

Welcome to EmotionAL Support - the unfiltered space where mental health meets motherhood, identity, and everything in between.

Hosted by Actress, Mental Health Advocate and Lady’s Mom, Alessandra Torresani , EmotionAL Support dives deep into the real, raw, and often hilarious parts of being human. Whether you’re navigating postpartum emotions, reimagining your identity, or just trying to keep it together with a toddler on your hip—this podcast is your trusted place to feel it all.

Each week, Alessandra brings heart-centered conversations with psychologists, authors, comedians, and fellow moms to explore topics like:
    •    Mental health & emotional wellness
    •    Motherhood & identity
    •    Anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence
    •    Self-care that goes beyond the bubble bath
    •    Honest, funny, and powerful personal stories

No toxic positivity. No filters. Just real talk, real feelings, and real connection.

If you’re looking for a community that gets it and isn’t afraid to laugh through the chaos, you’ve found your people.

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Episodes

Tuesday May 30, 2023

Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence, featuring a captivating discussion on the intersection of AI, ChatGPT, and the enigmatic realm of Cylons. We explore the incredible advancements in AI technology, examining the remarkable capabilities of ChatGPT, an AI language model trained by OpenAI, and its impact on various aspects of our lives. Additionally, we dive into the realm of science fiction, drawing parallels between AI in the real world and the captivating concept of Cylons from popular culture. Discover the potential of AI to revolutionize industries, enhance communication, and even question the boundaries of human-like consciousness. Tune in as we unravel the mysteries and possibilities that emerge at the intersection of AI, ChatGPT, and the enigmatic world of Cylons.
(This description was written by ChatGPT.) WOWWWWW!!!
 
 
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Tuesday May 23, 2023

Ricki Friedman is a motivational speaker, creative entrepreneur, and top100 podcaster who has transformed millions of lives worldwide through her walking podcast, Steps Forward with Ricki, daily (unconventional and authentic) content and life-changing program, Walking Away From Weed - that’s helped thousands overcome weed addiction. Her no bullshit approach leaves you feeling empowered and ready to walk away from what keeps you standing still so you can finally take steps forward in your life. 
 
To learn more or work with Ricki, you can find her here:
 
IG: 
Iamrickifriedman
Tiktok: Iamrickifriedman
Spotify: Steps Forward with Ricki 
Apple: Steps Forward with Ricki

Tuesday May 16, 2023

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It was such a joy having Mark and Chris join me to discuss all things Supergut. The mind/gut connection is truly a key element in taking care of our physical and mental health. These two discuss the science of how critical the mind/gut connection is with passion and expertise and I’m so grateful they come on to share how we can improve that connection through with personal stories that reveal why their hearts and souls are so invested into this future of humanity.
 
Marc Washington is founder & CEO of Supergut, the leading gut health nutrition company. Marc is a seasoned consumer health & wellness executive who founded Supergut in memory of his sister to empower people with better control of their health through the powerful science of the gut microbiome.
Chris Damman is Chief Medical & Science officer at UR Labs. Prior to joining UR Labs, he was Initiative Lead of Gut Health in the Enteric and Diarrheal Diseases team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He holds an M.D. from Columbia University, an M.A. in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry from Wesleyan University, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. Chris maintains an academic appointment with the University of Washington in the division of Gastroenterology with research interests focused on food and microbiome therapeutics for non-communicable disease.
 
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https://supergut.com/
@supergut
 

Tuesday May 09, 2023

Welcome back Dr Alyssa Berlin!! One year and one baby later, Alysa joins me to talk all things postpartum, mental health awareness and her new cook book!!! Dr. Alyssa Berlin is a renowned psychologist with expertise in mental health, as well as a self-taught chef and recipe developer with over two decades of experience. She  combines her knowledge of the therapeutic properties of food with her passion for cooking to create easy-to-make recipes that promote physical and mental well-being. She loves to push the boundaries with flavors and express her creativity through food presentation. With four children with diverse dietary needs, Dr. Alyssa is adept at crafting meals that cater to a range of tastes. She believes that the kitchen is a place to relax and enjoy oneself while cooking and works to help her audience de-stress the cooking and entertaining process. Dr. Alyssa's young son followed in her footsteps and started his own food podcast at age ten. As an active blogger and frequent guest on podcasts, Dr. Alyssa is passionate about sharing her tips and knowledge with others, inspiring them to explore their own creativity in the kitchen and discover the joy of cooking.
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https://www.doctorberlin.com/the-afterbirth-plan
"The After Birth Plan" by Dr Alyssa Berlin

Tuesday May 02, 2023

Émilie Macas is an integrative Reiki teacher with a particular focus on emotional healing, as she holds a trauma counselling certification. Émilie is a Chopra Meditation teacher, a mindfulness educator, an author, a public speaker, and a mental health and wellness advocate. Émilie has worked for decades treating some of society’s most vulnerable, attending to children, people struggling with burnout, stress, and lack of general well-being. 
 
Émilie teaches self-care, alignment, and healing through embracing vulnerability, adopting a spirit of raw truthfulness, releasing fears, and finding acceptance for the things that cannot be changed. She helps people find their way back to their genuine passion, vitality, and joie de vivre through honest introspection and dedication.
 
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@emotionalsupportpod
 
 
 
Émilie Macas
 
https://www.emiliemacas.ca/
 
@emilie_macas 
 
 

Thursday Apr 27, 2023

Do you find yourself sharing your labor story too often? Have you found yourself spewing unnecessary details? Just me?! Let me know your thoughts about trauma dumping and anything else you want to know from this episode! 
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023

David Haggerty is Back…and he’s not alone this time! With the news of his Baby, David aka Daddy David joins me to talk about the dos and don'ts of being a new parent, and the wild stuff that comes along with it. We swap stories on how to ask a new parent the simple question of 'How are you really?, talk boundaries, take suggestions and of course laugh on this new episode of EmotionAL Support!
 
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Thursday Apr 20, 2023

I hope you had a wonderful spring break! I'm happy to catch up with another brand new mini episode. I would like to ask you if you have ever felt as if you are just playing a part in this simulation we live in 😂.... I sure feel like I am playing the part of MOM. Let me know your thoughts this week by writing me on the website, leaving a review on apple pod or commenting on social media.
 
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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023


I never knew how much I absolutely would cherish my interview with Kelly Houseman, the charitable winner of Jewel's Not Alone Challenge for the Inspiring Children Foundation. As a proud Detroit resident, we discuss the mental health/opioid crisis, Flint's water crisis, and how you can rebuild with strength in community. A fellow mother who understands the hardships of finding balance with family and work, Kelly helps me learn so much more about myself and how we can grow with a little help from our own community.  
Kelly Houseman LPC, NCC is a licensed therapist and mental health advocate, public speaker, blogger, podcast host, and wellness expert based in the Metro-Detroit area.
Kelly has spent her career advocating for reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues while bringing her unique insight and humor to current topics - from social media to global pandemics. Her platforms include her blog, popular social media platforms, and podcast. Kelly’s expertise has been featured on television, radio, and print including ABC, People Magazine, and Fox.
Outside of her professional career, Kelly is a dedicated wife and mother to two young children. She takes pride in balancing her professional and personal life while giving others advice on how to do the same while being real and authentic in their journey.
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023

Alexandra Hewett is an actor, storyteller, writer, producer, teaching artist, mother, and yogi. Her memoir, Shimmer, chronicles growing up in the shadow of my mother’s suicide attempt, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease, my father’s incredible devotion to her. From there it delves into marriage, divorce, motherhood, childbirth, being badass and single, being a mermaid, dealing with grief, loss, an eating disorder, and anxiety with lots of therapy, while finding glimmers of hope through creativity. Alexandra is also a lecturer in the Johns Hopkins University Odyssey program where she teaches Finding the Funny: Comedy Writing and Performance. She produces the storytelling show Mortified in DC and Baltimore. She teaches theatre to Veterans at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. She wrote and performed her one-woman show Mother Therapy at MCS Theatre in NYC. She has performed at The Manhattan Rep Theatre, DC Fringe Festival, the Kennedy Center, the Baltimore Improv Group, the Magnet Theatre in NYC, and the Strand Theater in Baltimore. She has an MS in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Maryland and an MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore. Her essays have been published by Eight Stone Press, Baltimore Fishbowl, and Welter. 
 
https://alexandrahewett.com
 
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