Heal 2 Feel with Liat Gerszt & Mercedes Javid

• #35 - How Lauren Scruggs Kennedy Turned Trauma Into Purpose, Love & the LSK Foundation

  In this powerful and emotional episode, Liat and MJ sit down with Lauren Scruggs Kennedy — author, entrepreneur, advocate, and survivor of a traumatic plane–propeller accident that changed her life at 23. Lauren shares her journey from fashion blogger to survivor, how she rebuilt her identity, the creation of her foundation helping amputee girls, finding love with Jason Kennedy, motherhood, healing, and the spiritual lessons that reshaped her purpose. This episode is honest, vulnerable, deeply inspiring — and an unforgettable reminder of resilience, faith, and the power of turning pain into purpose. TIMESTAMPS 00:00–02:00 Opening reflections — gratitude, empathy & presence 02:00–10:00 Who Lauren was before the accident — her twin, her upbringing, early identity 10:00–20:00 Fashion school, New York internships, Gossip Girl, and growing her blog in the early influencer era 20:00–35:00 The night of the accident — intuitive fear, the plane ride, blackout, and the aftermath 35:00–45:00 Hospital recovery, brain injury, surgeries, relearning daily life, emotional awakening 45:00–55:00 Identity, appearance, body image, and the shift from external validation 55:00–01:05:00 Creating the LSK Foundation + partnering with Bethany Hamilton to support limb-loss survivors 01:05:00–01:15:00 Meeting Jason Kennedy, falling in love, long-distance, insecurities, vulnerability 01:15:00–01:23:00 Marriage, motherhood, how trauma shows up now, talking to kids about her arm/eye 01:23:00–01:30:00 Purpose, empathy, resilience, and what she learned spiritually 01:30:00–end Books, her podcast The Kennedys, and closing gratitude The LSK Foundation (Lauren Scruggs Kennedy Foundation) The LSK Foundation provides customized, high-quality prosthetic limbs and ongoing emotional support to girls and women who have suffered limb loss. The foundation's mission: Restore confidence, restore independence, restore identity. Website: https://www.lskfoundation.com How to Support: Donate Sponsor a recipient Attend the annual retreat Nominate someone in need LAUREN'S BOOKS Still LoLo Lauren's personal story of survival, faith, identity, trauma, and rebuilding life after her accident. Available on Amazon. Your Beautiful Heart A 31-chapter book for teen girls about self-worth, inner beauty, confidence, and identity.   LAUREN'S PODCAST The Kennedys Podcast Hosted by Lauren & Jason Kennedy Real conversations on marriage, mental health, parenting, identity, faith, and the messy, honest parts of life. CONNECT WITH LAUREN SCRUGGS KENNEDY Website: https://www.laurenscruggskennedy.com Instagram: @laurenscruggs Foundation IG: @lskfoundation Podcast IG: @thekennedyspodcast Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Every Wednesday — subscribe for weekly releases

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• #34 - Inside BravoCon 2025: MJ on Glam, Jeff Lewis, Drama and Bravo's New Persian Valley Show

  In this episode of Heal 2 Feel, MJ gives us a full, unfiltered BravoCon 2025 debrief — the outfits, the panels, the glam, the chaos, and the real stories that didn't make it to social media. We dive into: MJ's wild four-day BravoCon experience Who was drinking, who was thriving, and who surprised everyone Exclusive scoop on The Valley: Persian Style (Bravo Jan 8 / Peacock Jan 9) The truth behind cast dynamics, reconciliations, and backstage energy Why the trailer reaction shocked even the EPs Jeff Lewis' panel drama and what was happening behind the scenes Housewife gossip, reunions, and the cast members fans couldn't get enough of How MJ felt watching Tommy's scenes for the first time Behind-the-scenes moments with Ariana Madix, Southern Charm, and more We wrap with gratitude for our Heal 2 Feel community and a heartfelt Thanksgiving message. If you love Bravo, healing, real talk, and a little bit of drama — this episode is for you. Credits Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases) Connect With Us Instagram: @H2FPod Website: https://www.heal2feelpodcast.com/ Questions, guest pitches, or brand collaborations: [email protected]

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• #33 - Sex, Money & Intuition: The Angel-Led Guide to Rewriting Your Life w/ Áine Rock & Dr. Sophia

  In this episode of Heal 2 Feel, Liat and MJ sit down with best friends, business partners, and co-creators Áine Rock (transformational coach + pleasure priestess) and Dr. Sophia Trevenna (global award-winning professor, scientist-turned-intuitive, founder & executive coach). Together they unpack sex, money and intuition – how these three "taboo" topics are deeply linked to our nervous system, our spiritual path, and our capacity to receive love, pleasure and abundance. You'll hear how Sophia went from a mechanically minded engineer and professor to being guided by angels and spirit guides, coaching top CEOs around the world and channeling a line of nervous-system tonics and skincare through their company S Áine shares what it really means to be a pleasure priestess and how erotic energy can fuel business, wealth and creativity—especially for women who've been stuck in their masculine or in "good girl" conditioning.  From angel numbers and life-between-lives, to sacred rituals, past-life stories, business prenups, parenting, and money wounds, this conversation is basically a masterclass in trusting your inner guidance and building a life (and business) that actually feels good. Timestamps  Feel free to adjust to your final edit, but this gives you a strong structure: 00:00 – Welcome & sacred sex / money / intuition 04:30 – Meet Áine & Sophia: Pleasure priestess + scientist-mystic 09:00 – Breakdown to breakthrough: When logic stops working 15:30 – Angel numbers, synchronicity & being guided to Hawaii 20:30 – Rollerblades, dogs & destiny: How Áine and Sophia met 26:30 – Penthouse Priestesses & the birth of Sofanya 32:00 – Nervous systems, burnout & angel-guided supplements 39:30 – Sex, money, intuition… and reclaiming "taboo" words 46:00 – Life between lives, past-life regression & no fear of death 54:00 – A live mini-reading for Liat's shoulders 1:02:00 – Simple rituals for clarity & clearing other people's energy 1:10:00 – Intimacy, erotic energy & why 50% of marriages are sexless 1:19:00 – Parenting, money & the "bread of shame" 1:27:00 – Money stories, scarcity & when a bigger income is NOT your path 1:35:00 – Is it on your path? The "if it's not in my path" prayer 1:42:00 – Where to find Áine & Sophia + Everyday Magic & Sofanya 1:48:00 – H2F closing & listener Q&A invite Resources and links: Dr. Sophia Trevenna Scientist-turned-intuitive executive coach with a PhD focused on evolving business and economics; global award-winning professor, author, speaker, and serial founder/CEO.  Website Instagram YouTube Book: Living from Inner Clarity – a short handbook on daily rituals, clearing energy and knowing what to do next. Aine Rock Transformational Coach, Pleasure Priestess, speaker, and creator whose work helps women reclaim their pleasure, feminine power, self-trust, and full expression. Website Instagram Upcoming book: The Beauty of Blowing Up Your Life Sofanya (Brand) What it is: A feminine-led wellness brand co-created by Áine & Sophia, offering AM/PM tonics and skincare designed to regulate the nervous system, support sleep, and pair with "sacred rituals" throughout the day.  Vibe: Science meets spirit—adaptogens, microbiome support and mitochondrial health blended with angelic guidance, intuition and ritual. Other Books & Resources Mentioned You can put this under "Referenced in this episode": Dr. Michael Newton – Journey of Souls (life between lives case studies) Dr. Brian Weiss – Many Lives, Many Masters (past-life regression) (Optional – if you want to include more of Liat's recs tied to this convo): Anita Moorjani – Dying to Be Me Scarlett Lewis – Nurturing Healing Love  

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• #32 - Into Me I See: The Inner-Child Path to Deeper Love with Dr. Etel Leit

  Is intimacy just sex? According to Dr. Etel Leit—"Your Love Doctor"—true intimacy begins long before the bedroom. In this raw, practical convo, we unpack the 3 V's of durable relationships (Vibe, Values, Vision), why partners trigger our deepest wounds, and how to move from transactional patterns to reciprocal love. We also go there on scheduling sex, initiating when it feels awkward, and shifting from "career mode" to feminine/masculine safety at home. Highlights: "Into-me-I-see": redefining intimacy Triggers, inner-child work, and compassionate repair The dopamine trap vs real connection Two-times-a-week rule of thumb (and why "sex starts before the bedroom") Masculine/feminine polarity & rejection fears Parenting seasons, presence, and keeping play alive Guest: Dr. Etel Leit—PhD, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of UnAddicted to You, known for helping singles and couples rebuild safe, passionate connection.  Listen + Watch: new episodes drop every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts & YouTube. Follow @h2fpod for clips, Q&As, and Dare 2 Heal panels.  Show notes  00:00 Welcome & set-up: "Yield of fear—let's start this journey together." 03:46 What is intimacy? "Into me, I see." 04:31 How becoming a parent (and the pandemic) rewired relationships 06:26 Gen Z, screens & why early sparks fade 07:50 Self-acceptance, curiosity, and seeing each other again 09:53 Put down the magnifying glass—pick up the mirror 12:19 Dr. Etel's backstory: cycles, near-death wake-up, choosing change 17:56 Divorce vs "conscious uncoupling": doing it with care 29:13 The 3 V's: Vibe, Values, Vision 36:26 Masculine/feminine energy at work vs at home; safety & softness 49:03 No time for sex? Why connection is a daily practice (and how to schedule without killing the mood) 51:58 When work/gaming/addictions replace intimacy 52:58 "Sex starts before the bedroom"—imagination, play, and pre-game 56:58 Relearn each other's bodies; compliments, cues, and consent 59:29 Initiation anxiety & the male fear of rejection 01:04:00 Easy ways to initiate if it feels awkward 01:05:56 Rule of thumb: 2x per week (one planned, one spontaneous) 01:07:00 Where to find Dr. Etel + H2F wrap & CTA Resources & Links Dr. Etel Leit (Guest) Website:  dretelleit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dretelleit instagram.com Book: UnAddicted to You: Loving Yourself Through the Darkness — Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578871874 | Books page: https://www.dretelleit.com/etel-leit-books Amazon+1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrEtelLeit YouTube Heal 2 Feel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h2fpod instagram.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Heal2FeelPodcast YouTube Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-2-feel-with-liat-gerszt-mercedes-javid/id1793230143 Apple Podcasts Credits Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid Production: Sylvirgale Productions Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)

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• #31 - The Hole Truth: Motherhood, Postpartum, and Finding Your Power with Tash Gross & Alison Whitney

  This week on Heal 2 Feel, Liat and MJ welcome actresses, writers, and producers Natasha "Tash" Gross and Alison Whitney — the powerhouse duo behind the award-winning short film The Hole Truth. From baby class in Sherman Oaks to film festivals across the country, these two moms turned real-life postpartum chaos into comedy gold — raising $40,000 and landing eight brand sponsors along the way. They share how they turned pain into purpose, what it really takes to fund and film independently, and how their honest, hilarious take on women's health and motherhood is opening doors for their new series. Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & introductions 00:33 – How Liat and Tash met (baby class + South African roots) 02:00 – Birth of The Hole Truth — making a comedy about postpartum and healing 03:00 – How Tash & Alison met through acting class 06:00 – What the Meisner method is & how it helps stay present 08:30 – How acting techniques apply to real life and relationships 11:20 – Covid, isolation, and the creative spark behind the film 12:20 – Alison's real postpartum story and writing inspiration 13:00 – How a hemorrhoid surgery turned into a film idea 17:00 – Women's health taboos and finding humor in truth 19:00 – Developing The Hole Truth — combining comedy and real motherhood 20:00 – How they raised $40K through brand partnerships (Vegas trade show hustle) 26:00 – How they landed 8 brands and handled funding 30:00 – Never taking no for an answer — creative ways to make it work 33:00 – Building community and the importance of women supporting women 35:00 – Turning motherhood truths into art 40:00 – The need for real connection between moms 46:00 – Expanding The Hole Truth into a series 50:00 – Alison's vulnerable story about postpartum depression 53:00 – Hormones, healing, and the mind-body connection 56:00 – Bringing comedy into motherhood & future plans for The Hole Truth 58:00 – Where to follow and connect with Tash & Alison About the Film: The Hole Truth  A 20-minute dark comedy short that hilariously explores what happens to women's bodies after birth — and the unspoken parts of postpartum life. Created by Alison Whitney and Natasha Goss, the film follows two moms who check into a Malibu Airbnb for hemorrhoid surgery and emotional escape — only to uncover deeper truths about friendship, motherhood, and self-acceptance. 🎥 Directed by: Backup Plan Productions 💰 Independently funded through brand sponsorships 🌟 Featured brands: Boppy, Pyra Wipes, Chicco, Lullaby Earth, and more 🏆 Screened at: Burbank Film Festival, Sheraton Art Gallery, and more Guest Contacts Natasha "Tash" Goss Instagram: @tashgoss Actress | Co-Writer/Co-Producer of The Hole Truth Alison Whitney Instagram: @alisonwhitney15 | Website: https://www.alisonwhitney.com/ Actress | Writer | Producer | Founder of Backup Plan Productions The Film Instagram: @theholetruthfilm  

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