Everyone's Therapist: Recent Episodes
Leilani Akuna
The deeper we dive, the more comfortable you feel. Normalizing tough topics to get you through your everyday
How do you celebrate a year of friendship? Amber & Leilani honor this day by diving deep... Stay tuned and get to know them as they answer questions like; "Strangers would describe me as (fill in the blank) but only I know I am (fill in the blank)" and even "Why do you think we met?"
Wondering how they came up with these questions? Check out werenotreallystrangers.com for a purpose driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections.
Can being an overprotective parent hinder your child's full potential? Or how does being the "cool parent" affect them? In the latest episode of Everyone's Therapist, Amber and Leilani reflect on their upbringings and how it shaped their views as an adult.
Have you ever said "one day" I will do this, or maybe "next year" I will take that trip? On today's episode of Everyone's Therapist we are speaking to Life Coach, Lauren Hornacek on how TODAY is the day you stop putting things off. Today is the day you boldly decide what you want and unapologetically ask for it.
Have questions on today’s topic? Visit Lauren at laurenhornacek.com
Couples therapy can help you and your partner manage conflict. It can improve your relationship with your partner and yourself. It can also lead to thoughtful decisions on rebuilding and strengthening your relationship or going your separate ways.
In episode 13 Amber and Leilani share their experiences with couples therapy. What worked for them, what they learned and why they will go back, again and again.
“The single greatest thing you can do to change your life today would be to start being grateful for what you have right now” - Oprah Winfrey
In episode 12 Amber takes the reins and speaks on her journey through finding gratitude. From books, journaling, therapy and meditation Amber shares everything she has learned and even unlearned.
We love love. Of course we do. It brings us joy, sends us on a high that we never want to come down from. But the same heart that can send us into a love euphoria can trip us up and have us falling into something more toxic.
In this weeks episode Amber & Leilani open up and share their experiences with toxic relationships. What drew them in, why they stayed and what they learned along the way.
Welcome our first guest, Ron Dillon. In this weeks episode Ron bravely opens up about his journey with mental health. From how he got started with therapy to being on medication and how it's affected his outlook on being a father.
Grief never ends… But it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith… It is the price of love.
In this weeks episode Amber & Leilani speak on their experience with grief. They share their pain and go over the different thoughts and emotions that come with loss and heartbreak.
Cheating means different things to different people. Textbooks might pre-define what cheating constitutes, but everyone has a different interpretation.
In this weeks episode Amber & Leilani talk about their experiences with cheating, how it made them feel and how they’ve grown.
Tune in to find out which one of them is a cheater!
"Self-care is not selfish. You must fill your own cup before you can pour into others. "
Self-care is important to maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself. It means doing things to take care of our minds, bodies, and souls by engaging in activities that promote well-being and reduce stress. In this weeks episode Amber & Leilani talk about recognizing moments where they need self-care and the specific activities they participate in.
Nothing holds you back more than your own insecurities. Everyone of us is insecure about one thing or the other. We all function with insecurity everyday. Some perpetually struggle with it, some bravely embrace them while a few others are unaware of it.
On this weeks episode, Amber & Leilani bravely open up about their biggest insecurities, how it's held them back and a few exercises to help them embrace it.
Yoga Retreats aren’t just “namaste” and coconut water - it’s an adventure, a fresh perspective, breakthroughs and connections, experiencing growth, love and holding space with like-minded people. In episode 5 Amber & Leilani share their unique experiences of attending their first Yoga Retreat, what brought them to attend and their biggest takeaway.
Amber & Leilani talk about their difference of opinion when it comes to marriage, how society and social trends have played a role and how it has affected their dating patterns.
Navigating friendships can be tough. Like all relationships, they require time and effort, and this isn't always easy to commit, especially when we are trying to balance other relationships and responsibilities. In Episode 3 we dive deep and talk about our personal experiences with friendships and what we've learned so far.
Amber and I dive deep and talk about our favorite therapy exercise, how it helped and how we felt.
Welcome to the first episode of Everyone's Therapist where we talk about what got us into therapy, why we continue to go to therapy, and why you should too!
A quick intro to how Everyone's Therapist became a podcast and what to expect from future episodes. Hope you enjoy!