A lot of people talk about turning their pain into art, but today's guest, award-winning filmmaker, Deborah Kampmeier, actually walks that talk.

The delightful Jennie Cruise is back on the show this week to share mental fitness tips and simple daily strategies for cultivating the most beautiful, loving relationship possible —with yourself!

Join me and my brave, brilliant and beautiful 18-year-old child, Scrap Kagan, for an honest, entertaining, and wildly insightful conversation about what it's like to grow up transgender, why her/its pronouns are a perpetually moving target, and why she firmly believes that everyone should let their freak flag fly—as often as possible.

Five years ago, Brooke Herbert became something of a medical mystery when out of seemingly nowhere, her body started giving out on her. Overcome by fatigue, anxiety, and depression, Brooke's search for relief and answers ultimately led her to discover that it was her 'second brain' (aka her gut) that was the root of her symptoms. Hit PLAY to hear the lessons learned and insights gained through Brooke's healing journey plus her tips on using inner wisdom and simple lifestyle changes to transform pain into peace and frustration into freedom.

What if all the love, approval, and pleasure you've been seeking from others was suddenly available to you NOW (and always)—24/7/365?

That is exactly what my guest, Brittini Burton, discovered one day while dancing seductively in front of a mirror. After years of simultaneously seeking and rejecting her own feminine energy, Brittini learned how to surrender to it through sensual movement. Since then, she has dedicated herself to empowering women to fully express and accept themselves through her Austin-based company, Big Pussy Energy.

HIT PLAY to hear more about Brittini's journey including how she traveled the world solo for eight years (and what she learned about herself along the way) and why she believes that a woman who owns her pussy, owns her life.

In this solo episode, you'll learn exactly how I take my power back anytime I feel nervous, anxious, overwhelmed, imposter-y—or just plain stuck. I'll walk you through each step, explain why 'positive thinking' or mental exercises aren't enough... and I'll introduce you to my world-famous 'Pleasure Snack' (which you are going to LOVE).

P.S. This is THE episode you'll want to listen to before heading into the holidays (which can be so triggering)! So instead of letting it all get the best of you, HIT PLAY and join me in taking your power back.

Most people run from their darkness. But my guest today? She dances with it. 

Listen in as my friend, sister, and legit sorceress, Raven Black, shares her powerful story of witnessing unimaginable family violence—and how that changed her perspective about herself, her life, and her connection with the divine.

What happens when you dedicate an entire year to intense mental, emotional and spiritual growth and healing? That is exactly the question this week's guest, Nymue Oberg, will answer, as she shares her incredible experience of going "all in" with Ayahuasca, darkness retreats, and so much more... back to back to back, in under 15 months.

Listen in as Nymue candidly shares the mental health struggles that pushed her into hardcore healing, the beautiful breakthroughs she had along the way, and her advice for reclaiming your own courage and light, even amid profound pain and darkness.

"The greatest joy in life is to simply show up as who you are and not as someone else. That's where all the music happens." — So says my guest, Priti Tanna (author of I Married a Coconut: Stories of an Indian girl growing up in America) after decades of searching for the answer to the question, "What's wrong with me?" like so many of us do.

Listen in to hear Priti's exquisitely honest and authentic story of self-discovery, including:

• How growing up as a first-generation Indian American influenced her identity and the challenges she experienced trying to 'fit in' to two vastly different cultures

• The many tools and practices Priti explored in her search to "feel better"—and which ones actually worked

• What the loss of her father and the grief that followed taught her about life, death... and all the moments in between

If you've ever struggled with feelings of self-doubt, unworthiness, or Imposter Syndrome (and who hasn't?), you're going to LOVE this episode because I'm going to share:

• Why you can have decent or even high self-esteem—and still feel unworthy

• The truth about Positive Affirmations and Mindset Training—and where they fall short

• Three SUPER SIMPLE, super powerful 'hacks' for rewiring your nervous system to work FOR YOU

• My favorite 'Jedi Mind Trick' for overcoming fear, self-doubt, and resistance so you can feel worthy AF!

Whether you're a parent or not, you'll find wisdom in this episode that you can apply to ANY relationship — because being aware of your triggers, your trauma, your ego, and the ways these things can negatively impact your relationships is a HUGE part of being mentally and emotional FIT.

Join me and my delightful guest (and certified Parenting Coach) Destini Ann Davis, on a profoundly enlightening conversation about what it means to have a conscious relationship with yourSELF, your kids—and anyone else that matters in your life.

If you've ever wished you could update your mental-emotional operating system the way you update your smartphone's OS, then today's episode is going to blow your mind — because that's almost exactly what Brainspotting can do.

What if you could travel back in time to heal the wounds you suffered in childhood — the ones that keep you stuck, scared, and struggling through life? THAT, my friend, is exactly what today's guest can help you do through a remarkable modality called Heart Healing.

Hit PLAY to hear Melissa Pas, Clinical Hypnotherapist, mindset coach, healer, and Changemaker, explain how a guided journey into one's own heart can unlock freedom from self-sabotage, addiction, and anxiety — in a matter of minutes and without a prescription.

Sandra Trujillo is a Psycho-spiritual mentor and yoga Educator on a mission to help people consciously create the life they desire. And she makes it look easy, beautiful, and even FUN.

Kelly Brogan, MD, is an Ivy League-trained, Board-certified psychiatrist who passionately believed in the allopathic model of medicine (aka "identify the disease and match it with artfully applied pharmaceuticals") — until facing her own illness forced her to reevaluate and, as she puts it, "go rogue."

Do you ever feel like your mind, your body, and/or your nervous system are working AGAINST you? Maybe you get stuck in negative thought loops or mentally 'time travel' and worry about your future or regret things from your past? Maybe your hands shake or you blush or you get knots in your stomach—or you just shut down in certain situations... and you don't quite know why it's happening or WTF you can do about it?

If any of this sounds familiar, then hit play on Episode 30, and learn why the human brain plays these cruel games with us—and how you can take back the reins.

It’s a rare human that gets through life without experiencing some form of trauma—and even more rare is the human who completely heals from it. At least that’s what I thought until I spoke with Lauren Auer, our guest on today’s episode of the Be Marvelus Podcast.

As a Clinical Professional Counselor, Lauren has spent years helping clients from all walks of life, across all age groups and backgrounds heal their minds, bodies, and nervous systems from the pervasive effects of trauma. And today, she walks us through the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of two exceptionally effective therapeutic modalities for treating trauma (EMDR and Brainspotting), unpacks the intricate (and often hidden) ways in which trauma keeps us stuck and suffering, and shares how her work with school personnel, law enforcement, military and medical personnel (as well as both victims and offenders within the juvenile justice system) has shaped her insight into the lived experience of trauma and its path to healing.

Whether you KNOW you’ve experienced trauma or you’re feeling ‘off,’ anxious, depressed or stuck in unhelpful patterns (and have no idea why you’re feeling that way), this episode is a MUST-LISTEN!

Our guest this week is the incredibly resilient Jennie Cruise whose multiple near-death experiences taught her to believe that "Everything—and I mean everything—is a gift, albeit occasionally wrapped in sandpaper."

In this episode, we'll learn:

-How Jennie survived (and dare I say 'embraced?') her battle with a flesh-eating bacteria

-What a head-on collision taught her about healthy boundaries

-The "magic pill" she gives her students that makes everything in their lives better (and has ZERO side effects)

-How we can use our EYES, our bodies, and our subconscious minds to heal trauma and cultivate mental-emotional well-being

Plus Jennie shares SO. MANY. great tips in this episode, you do NOT want to miss a minute! So get comfortable, hit PLAY and get ready to feel and Be MARVELUS.

Have you ever compromised your values or your truth in order to make someone like you, accept you, or approve of you? Most humans have. Even though we aspire to "be ourselves," it's not always easy to live authentically—especially if the true, authentic version of you doesn't fit your community's (or your family's) mold.

This is exactly the situation in which my dear friend (and today's guest) Joey MacGilvray found himself as a gay kid growing up in Medford, MA in the 1980s. Listen as Joey shares his incredible story including:

- why he never thought he'd live past 40

- where he found support, community and positive role models (even in the most challenging, darkest of times)

- how he's managed to live so authentically for over five decades—in spite of immense pressure, frequent rejection, and even violence

- the mental-emotional fitness practices that have supported him and his husband of 23 years

- and so much more!