Why He Shuts Down Instead of Showing Up: A Trauma-Informed Look at Men
In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with author Willie Handler about how father wounds, anxiety, and intergenerational trauma quietly shape men’s ability to open up, stay present, and build healthy relationships.
You’ll hear a compassionate, practical conversation about what’s really happening underneath “commitment issues,” and how both men and women can respond with understanding instead of blame.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How father relationship trauma impacts adult love and attachment
Why anxiety and shame often show up as avoidance or “I can’t commit”
What intergenerational trauma is—and how it lives in your body and reactions
Simple tools (therapy, EMDR, breathwork, stillness) to start healing
If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t he commit?” or “Why do I keep attracting emotionally unavailable people?”—this episode will help you connect the dots and take your next step toward healing.
CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLERWebsite: https://williehandler.comNewsletter: https://williehandler.substack.comBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5SSOCIALSX (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandlerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/
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Perimenopause Isn’t the Problem – This Is
Perimenopause and menopause don’t mean you’re “falling apart” — they mean your body is recalibrating. When you understand what’s really happening with your hormones, you can stop panicking and start making clear, confident choices about your health.
In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with women’s health expert Natalya Borakowski to explain what’s going on beneath the surface: why your symptoms make sense, what your body is trying to do, and how to support this transition instead of fighting it. This isn’t fear-based menopause talk — it’s calm, science-informed guidance with practical steps you can start right now.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
🌱 Understand what’s actually happening in your body during peri- and post-menopause
🧠 Make sense of brain fog, mood swings, fatigue, and sleep changes
💊 Explore realistic options: lifestyle shifts, supportive treatments, and what to ask your provider
💛 Move through this season with more self-compassion and less shame
⚡ Reframe midlife as a reset and a new power stage, not a slow decline
If you’ve been thinking, “Is this just my new normal?” this conversation will help you get informed, take back your sense of control, and treat yourself with more kindness along the way.
Connect with Natalya & her work:
Courses & resources: https://unveilyou.life/courses/aesthetics-unfiltered
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalyaborakowski
Instagram: https://instagram.com/natalyaborakowski
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When the Fairytale Breaks: Motherhood on Your Terms
What if the story you were given about love, family, and motherhood was never meant for you?
In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi and guest Cheri Bergeron explore how to face adversity, release painful “fairytales,” and create motherhood on your terms — with compassion, clarity, and courage. This is a calming, practical conversation about real-life grief, resilience, and rebuilding a life that feels true to you.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
🌱 Spot the limiting stories and “fairytales” that keep you stuck
🧠 Gently rewrite your inner narrative after disappointment or loss
💛 Build self-worth and self-compassion when life doesn’t go as planned
👶 Explore motherhood on your own terms (even if it looks different than you imagined)
🧩 Take small, doable steps toward a life and family that feel aligned with who you are now
If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me,” or “My story is ruined,” this episode gives you grounded tools and hope to start again.
Connect with Cheri:
Website: https://www.cherischoice.com/
Book: https://www.cheribergeron.com/book
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheribergeron
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missionmotherhood/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/screwthefairytale
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Past Lives & Karma: Heal Toxic Relationship Patterns Now
Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with spiritual teacher Inna Segal to unpack how past lives, karma, and soul lessons may be quietly shaping your relationships, fears, and health right now.
Instead of feeling confused or stuck in the same patterns, you’ll learn how to look at your life through a deeper, empowering lens — so you can finally move forward with clarity and courage.
You’ll learn:
🌌 How past lives, karma, and soul contracts can show up in this lifetime
🧠 Signs your biggest triggers and fears might be rooted in another lifetime
💔 Why some relationships feel “fated” — and how to heal those toxic loops
🦴 How past life trauma can manifest as physical pain or chronic issues
🔍 When to explore past life regression (and why it’s not something to do alone)
Connect with Inna Segal
🌐 Website: https://www.innasegal.com/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnaSegalAuthor
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Fix Your Hormones with DNA: Peptides for Women
Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Lindsey Strong, who lost 150 pounds and then used functional DNA testing and peptide therapy to solve the stubborn symptoms no specialist could touch.
If you’re a woman 35+ doing “everything right” and still exhausted, inflamed, or stuck with your weight, this episode will show you how to stop guessing and start using your genes as a roadmap.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
🧬 Use genomics to personalize your health instead of trial-and-error
💉 Understand peptides for hormones, metabolism, sleep, and recovery
⚖️ Break through weight-loss plateaus without burning out your body
💡 Spot root-cause red flags behind fatigue, cravings, and “mystery” symptoms
👑 Become your own Body Authority so you can advocate for yourself with confidence
🔗 Connect with Lindsey Strong & The Designer Gene Co
Ready to become the authority on your own body?
Explore functional DNA testing and peptide therapy with Lindsey:
🌐 Website: https://thedesignergenesco.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesignergenesco
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The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi is a holistic health and self-improvement podcast delivering practical, expert-backed strategies to heal the mind, regulate the nervous system, and support long-term wellness—without burnout.
Hosted by Stacey Chillemi and Co-Host Lisa Urbanski, each episode features conversations with therapists, doctors, neuroscientists, and holistic experts on mental health, emotional resilience, chronic healing, and daily lifestyle practices that help you feel better and live healthier.
New episodes weekly.