Peace 4 Anxiety with Dr. Laura Rhodes-Levin

Nicoletta Heidegger gets insta-rupted today. Nicoletta Heidegger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#110256) practicing in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. She's also the host of The Sluts and Scholars Podcast.   Nicoletta received her BA in Psychology from Stanford University, her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and her Masters of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. Nicoletta is currently pursuing her PhD in Human Sexuality from Widener. When not working with clients, Nicoletta serves as the Director of Operations for the Golden Coast Sexual Health Alliance The Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) promotes an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to sexuality with the goal of fostering cooperation and dialogue among diverse professionals. Throughout the year, SHA facilitates communication among sexual health providers, general practitioners and advocates through its signature lecture series, roundtable forums, and educational workshops.   Nicoletta also creates monthly videos about issues relating to sexuality and mental health and puts out weekly content via her growing hit podcast and Live Sirius XM show, Sluts and Scholars. Nicoletta contributes regularly to other columns, podcasts, and blogs about sex, relationships, and mental health including The Stanford Daily, Vice, Livestrong, Swingtowns, Playboy Radio and more. In today’s episode Syd and Nicoletta discuss pleasure, sexual stigma with women, different types of orgasms, how to connect better with your partner and much more.   Highlights: Growing up with a very supportive family Working to undo her clients conditioning Helping people discover their bodies and pleasure zones The stigma around STI’s The different types or orgasms Having an orgasm while working out Creating a sex menu How size doesn’t matter Tips for working with your partner when their sex drive isn’t as high as yours   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Nicoletta Heidegger Website: http://nicolettavheidegger.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uleDv6H5OsPUZaMF-zJMQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletta-heidegger-646a095b/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsHeidegger Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sluts-and-scholars/id1223781930       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Msheidegger/                                                                      

Margaret Cho gets insta-rupted today. Margaret, native San Franciscan, is an American stand-up comedian, actress, fashion designer, author, and singer-songwriter. Cho is best known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially regarding race and sexuality. She rose to prominence after creating and starring in the ABC sitcom All-American Girl and became an established stand-up comic in the subsequent years.   She has also had endeavors in fashion and music, and has her own clothing line. Cho has also frequently supported LGBT rights and has won awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, Asian Americans, and the LGBT community.   In today’s episode Syd and Margaret discuss what life was like growing up in San Francisco and performing there during her early years as a comic, being an Asian American women in the entertainment industry, perfume preferences, dealing with anxiety and sex and BDSM.   Highlights: Having a unique taste for makeup and perfume Getting through the pandemic by watching old movies and shows The importance of rest, for a creative mind Looking up to Joan Rivers and trying comedy because of her Beginning her career in the local comedy circuit in San Francisco How to deal with Television Executives Imitating violence and sex through art Margaret’s experience being on The Masked Singer The joke writing process Dealing with stage freight   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Margaret Cho Website: https://margaretcho.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/margaretcho Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialmargaretcho Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/margaret_cho/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaret_cho/                                                                    

Audrey Hope gets insta-rupted today. Audrey is a multi-talented force in the healing arts for over 20 years, healing at the deep level of the spirit. Audrey’s revolutionary techniques to transform at the “root of the root” of the soul, is at whatever level is needed- this life, past life, the other side, soul contracts, karma, and energy – Spiritual Healer.   She has her own practice in the heart of Brentwood, CA, is the host of her weekly YouTube advice show “Hope For Relationships,” and is also an addiction therapist at Seasons In Malibu rehab facility.   Throughout two decades in her field, Audrey has worked with an abundance of celebrities, producers, CEOs, doctors, lawyers, authors, athletes, heirs, and more – helping them cope with their relationship and/or addiction problems. In today’s episode Audrey and Syd talk about manifesting, energy blocks and removal, healing from trauma, chakras, tapping into the other side and much more as it relates to spirituality.   Highlights: “The secrets of the kingdom are hidden in Shakespeare’s plays” Igniting your female power Taking back the power after trauma Digging into your past lives Clearing a curse The lack of healing for men who’ve had traumatic experiences Getting ill when our Chakra’s aren’t spinning How to stop being a victim The Domestic Violence Hotline – 1800-799- 7322 Processing your anger and rage Conquering guilt and shame The power of Feng Shui Clearing houses of ghosts and demons   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Audrey Hope Website: https://www.askaudreynow.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAudreyHope Twitter: https://twitter.com/theaudreyhope YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/audreyhopesrealtv                                                                    

Laura Rhodes-Levin gets insta-rupted today. Laura Rhodes-Levin, LMFT., is a licensed therapist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and is known for her unique approach in the understanding of anxiety and anxiety disorders.   Laura is the Founder of The Missing Peace- Center for Anxiety, a facility that offers a variety of modalities, including Psycho Therapy, Neurofeeback, Art Therapy, Olfactory Anxiety Reduction, Group Therapy, Movement, and more to help ease the nervous system and restore the brain, body, and mind to a place of calmness and relaxation. At The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety, therapy is combined with modern technology to help facilitate the brain to return to its senses and reach a feeling of well-being.   Laura has served as an expert on psychological issues on several outlets and has been seen on KTLA, Good Day LA, Fox News, KCAL 9, KCBS, KABC, and more. Today Syd and Laura are discussing the unique types of Therapy Laura’s center offers, Mindfulness Practices, how the mind and the brain are different, using affirmations, connecting to a higher power, healing and much more.   Highlights:  Recovering from a heart attack at age 37 The disconnect between brain and body “Religions is for people who don’t want to go to hell, spirituality is for people who have already been there” Being 13 years sober Defining PTSD Practicing Neurofeedback therapy How smell affects the brain   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Laura Rhodes - Levin Website: https://missingpeace4anxiety.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraRhodesLevin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhodeslevin?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-rhodes-levin-lmft-ab7208b/                                                                  

Ashley Manta gets insta-rupted today. Ashley Manta is an award-winning sex educator and coach and has become a sought-after authority on mindfully combining sex and cannabis as part of her CannaSexual® brand. She appeared on the cover of Sexual Health Magazine in January 2019, along with the designation, "America's High Priestess of Pleasure." She recently completed her certification as a Bodysex® Facilitator after studying with legendary pleasure pioneer Betty Dodson. She is a brand ambassador for Sybian and Foria.   At the January 2020 XBiz Awards, Ashley was named Sexpert of the Year. She has been nominated for several other awards in both the adult and cannabis industries including Influencer of the Year, Sex Educator of the Year, and WEGO Health Awards' Best Kept Secret. Ashley has received recognition in Forbes, The London Times, Newsweek, The Huffington Post and many other publications.   She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Women’s Studies and has completed graduate coursework for a Master of Arts in Philosophy. Ashley is also a certified and attuned Reiki II Practitioner, a certified consulting hypnotist, and a trauma-trained victim advocate. In today’s episode Syd and Ashley talk about being “poly”, hand job techniques, consent, dating, STD’s, BDSM, Entrepreneurship and much more!   Highlights: Growing up in a small town in Pennsylvania Surviving sexual assault Ashley’s journey to helping women through sexual abuse and trauma Learning to love sex for yourself and not worrying about pleasing your partner Having a poly boyfriend whose married to someone else Your “Yes, No, Maybe” list Being collard Living life with genital herpes Dealing with Jealousy How cannabis can help intimacy The “reclining diamond”   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Ashley Manta Website: http://www.ashleymanta.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleymanta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleymanta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannasexual/?hl=en                                                                  

Jaime Bronstein gets insta-rupted today. Jaime Bronstein is a seasoned and dedicated psychotherapist who has been practicing for 18 years.  She achieved a BA in Psychology from Boston University and a Masters of Social Work from New York University. Following the completion of her post-graduate work, Jaime went on to become a licensed Clinical Social Worker. She also has a certificate in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.  Her therapeutic work integrates both a cognitive behavioral, humanistic and spiritual approach determined by the specific needs of her clients.   Jaime is “The Relationship Expert” and is known for integrating a spiritual, cognitive behavioral and humanistic approach, based on the needs of her clients. She works with singles, married couples, people that are dating, people that are learning to love themselves and all other types of people struggling with different relationship issues. In this episode, Syd asks Jaime questions about love and connection.   Highlights: Why Jaime become a therapist Loving yourself unconditionally The law of attraction Why Syd doesn’t date comedians The importance of honing your intuition Determining your non-negotiables First date ideas Age issues when dating Soul Gazing How to keep a long term relationship     Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Jaime Bronstein Website: https://therelationshipexpert.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therelationshipexpert/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theluvexpert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHIGwBMMhohAD1VsMRvBHwQ?view_as=subscriber&fbclid=IwAR2lBiKE6kJVLExKSXgWapMp39KDdx0muWMRfUQbjE0-PEpyxXDiH9YTsFU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelationshipxpert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-bronstein-olson-9212026/ Jaime’s Radio Show: https://therelationshipexpert.com/radio-show/                                                                

Christina Cinn gets insta-rupted today. Christiana is an adult film star and creator of Va Bomb, which is a vaginal tightening bath bomb. In today’s episode Syd and Christiana talk about the stigma of working in porn, dating, producing videos, attending conventions, prepping for shoots and more.   Highlights: Working in retail and being a stylist before porn Being tied up by a little person Christiana’s best feature Self producing videos Hot Sauce Holiday Being in Son’s of Anarchy Squirting Using VaBomb Feeling empowered in adult films   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Christiana Cinn Websites: https://cinnvip.com/ https://shopvabomb.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/christianacinn?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinnstyle/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/vabomb/?hl=en                                                          

Kati Morton gets insta-rupted today. Kati Morton holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. In addition, she is a certified dialectical and behavioral therapist and grief counselor and a member of The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. She runs a private practice in Santa Monica, CA. Over the past seven years, Kati has leveraged social media to share mental health information worldwide through video. Her specialties include working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-harming behaviors, although she addresses all things related to mental health. Kati is well known for her YouTube channel, which now has over 820 thousand subscribers, over 62 million views. In addition to her YouTube channel and strong presence on social media, she has appeared on CBS’ “The Doctors”, the HLN/CNN’s “Dr. Drew On Call”, and KTLA News. Kati released her first book, Are u ok?: A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health in late 2018.   In today’s episode Syd and Kati talk about the current state of mental health in the US, how to find the right kind of therapist, the homeless crisis in Los Angeles, the process of writing a book, being a YouTube sensation and the memory loss associated with trauma.     Highlights: Being a secret keeper as a kid Kati starting her career as a counselor in the Foster Care system CBT vs. DBT Little trauma’s adding up to big trauma How we’ve becoming a society of labeling and group identity Online bullying Creating YouTube video’s for over a decade The use therapy apps Tackling the homeless crisis in Los Angeles Getting several nominations for Streamy awards The memory loss associated with trauma       Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Kati Morton Website: https://www.katimorton.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katimorton1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katimorton1/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Kati-Morton/e/B07D8NHD87%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   Twitter: https://twitter.com/katimorton                                                        

Jim Jefferies gets insta-rupted today. Jim is an Australian born stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer. He created and starred in “Legit” on FX and “The Jim Jefferies Show” on Comedy Central. He also tours the world selling out theatres and arenas doing stand-up comedy.  Fun Fact: As a youth Jim studied Musical Theatre in Perth Australia before moving to London to pursue comedy. He’s a classically trained singer and has played the lead in several musicals, including Oklahoma.   In today’s episode Syd and Jim discuss growing up in Australia, moving to London to pursue comedy, making the shift from stand-up to television, overcoming depression, possibly being on the “autism spectrum” and much more.   Highlights: Artwork with bad stories Looking up to comedian Eddie Murphy, as a kid How London crowds are the best for comedy Being involved in musical theatre as a kid Jefferies joke writing process, or lack there of The challenge of creating and acting in TV Being born on Valentines Day The annoyance of writing and receiving cards for special occasions How American’s love to “diagnose” and prescribe Battling Depression The shift into parenthood   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Jim Jefferies Website: https://jimjefferies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimjefferies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimJefferies/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimjefferies                                                      

Alana Jordan gets insta-rupted today. Alana is an actress, host, writer, producer, actor and director from Birmingham, AL. She is the creator of the pop-up centric travel show “What’s Popping Up?!” on Maria Menounos’ Popcorn Talk Network. She’s the voice of Sophia the Relativity Podcast and she speaks on panels all around the world talking about filmmaking, content creation, comic book history, TV, and movies.   In today’s episode Alana and Syd talk about dressing up for conventions, being a victim of abuse, what it’s like losing a loved one, micro dosing, doing Voice Over work, overcoming depression and much more.     Highlights: Being asked to do a sex scene on set, out of the blue The disappearance of one of her best friends in Aruba Following your intuition Being an abuse victim Anxiety Monsters Fidget spinners and beanie babies Micro dosing Shrooms for depression Being a demi-sexual Interviewing Stan Lee Working at themed conventions Doing voice over work The power of positive affirmations   Syd Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlinstarupted YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/SYDWILDER Instagram – @sydwilder https://www.instagram.com/sydwilder/?hl=en Instagram - @GirlInstarupted https://www.instagram.com/girlinstarupted/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheRealSydWilder/ Email: [email protected]   Alana Jordan Website: https://relativitypodcast.com/alana-jordan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanajjordan/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-jordan-28260910/