HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
A globally top-rated podcast that's your master class in holistic health and wellbeing. Named #1 of the "15 Interview Podcasts You Should Tune Into" by SquadCast, HIListically Speaking is conversations of stories from trauma to triumph through health, healing, and humor. Discover what it takes to HUG it Out with yourself, be a happy and healthy grownup, and "be kind to your mind". Host Hilary Russo creates the space for stories to be shared, lessons to be learned, and lives to be changed with some of the top luminaries and visionaries in the holistic health, wellness, and neuroscience space. From her own healing journey and work as a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Havening Techniques® Practitioner and Trainer, she's discovered that the sweetest tools for transformation and active, emotional well-being are already in your hands. It's what she calls "Brain Candy" and she's about to fill up your jar. Finding balance is possible once we choose to connect to the deepest par
Episodes
- Ep209 - Do You Have the Right to Die? The Love Story Inside Dementia Catch-22 with guest Erica Baccus
On HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo talks with author Erica Baccus about her husband John's dementia journey. They discuss the difficult decisions faced regarding end-of-life choices, exploring themes of love, autonomy, caregiving,…
- Ep208 - Feeling Stuck? How to Harness the Habit of Flow with Laurie Smith
In this episode of HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo talks with flow and creativity expert Laurie Smith about harnessing the habit of flow. They discuss how everyday moments of joy, curiosity, and presence can lead to transformation…
- Ep207 - From Trash Bags to Dignity: How Comfort Cases is Changing Foster Care
Host Hilary Russo interviews Rob Scheer, the founder of Comfort Cases, regarding his experience in the foster care system and his efforts to provide dignity to children in care. The conversation explores Scheer's journey, trauma, resilienc…
- Ep206 - How to Stop Stress from Managing Your Life with Brett Cotter
On HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo and Brett Cotter discuss viewing stress as a signal rather than an enemy. They explore releasing emotional pain, nervous system exhaustion, the roots of jealousy and fear, supporting first respon…
- Ep205 - Doodle Your Destiny: How to Rewire the Brain and Manifest Through Art with Colette Baron-Reid
Hilary Russo speaks with intuitive Colette Baron-Reid about using intentional art and doodling to rewire the brain, regulate the nervous system, and foster resilience. They discuss the difference between instinct and intuition, the nature…
- Ep204 - Military Marriage and Divorce: Finding Your True Identity
What happens when you've spent years camouflaging your identity for someone else's career and suddenly it's time to reappear? In this episode of HIListically Speaking , Hilary sits down with Heather Sweeney, author of Camouflage: How I Eme…
- Ep203 - The Part of Divorce No One Talks About (But Every Woman Feels) with guest, Therapist Oona Metz
January has earned a difficult nickname in legal and mental health circles: Divorce Month. But what's really happening when the holidays end, and so many women begin questioning their marriages? In this episode of HIListically Speaking , H…
- Ep202 - The Science of Healing with Ocular Meditation and Meta Art with LeeAnn Heltzel
What if simply *looking* at art could help regulate your nervous system, calm your mind, and restore emotional balance? In this deeply moving episode of HIListically Speaking, host Hilary Russo sits down with LeeAnn Heltzel, multidimension…
- Ep201 - Millions Meditating: How Global Mindfulness is Changing the World with Lauren L'Amour
Meditation is more than just sitting in silence. It offers a powerful means to cultivate peace, unity, and compassion. The world is at a tipping point. So imagine what would happen if we came together on one day for a global pause for peac…
- Ep200 - Safe Relationships: Breaking Free from Unhealthy Attachments with Jessica Baum
Ever wonder why you keep attracting the same kind of relationships that leave you feeling unseen or unsafe? In this episode of HIListically Speaking , licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author Jessica Baum reveals how understanding y…
- Ep199 - Unfixed and Unfiltered: Kimberly Warner on Life's Unexpected Gifts
Ever felt like life's unexpected turns were trying to tell you something? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking , filmmaker-turned-author Kimberly Warner returns to share her deeply personal journey behind her acclaimed memoir,…
- Ep198 - Surviving Spiritual and Sexual Trauma: The Hidden Truth with guest Chanchal Garg
What happens when your safe place becomes a battlefield for your beliefs, your body and your cultural identity? In this truth-telling episode, author and Stamford University interpersonal dynamics educator Chanchal Gang shares her escape f…
- Ep197 - The Reset Button: Sobriety, Motherhood and Transformation with guest Cameo Elyse Braun
It's OK to start over. In fact, it's encouraged. In this empowering episode, Cameo Elyse Braun, entrepreneur, musician, former professional bodybuilder, and author of The Reset Button , shares her remarkable journey of hitting reset on her…
- Ep196 - When Family Secrets Surface: Healing Generational Trauma Through Yoga and Storytelling with Rachel Krentzman
What happens when a life rooted in faith and tradition collides with family scandal? In this powerful episode, renowned author and therapist Rachel Krentzman opens up about her father's arrest, an Orthodox rabbi once respected in the commu…
- Ep195 - So Now What? Life After IVF and Infertility with Lana Manikowski
What happens when the dream of motherhood doesn't come true? After seven years of fertility treatments that ended without a child, Lana Manikowski found herself facing grief, isolation, and the painful question: So now what? Instead of fol…
- Ep194 - Pause to Create: How Reflection Fuels Your Best Work with Hilary Russo
As we launch Season Six of HIListically Speaking, Host Hilary Russo shares how intentional reflection and quiet moments can unlock creativity, clarity, and personal growth. Alongside fresh insights, the new "Where Are They Now?" series rev…
- Ep193 - 5 years of HIListically Speaking: Celebrating a Master Class of Healing and Storytelling + The Book Nook Library Reveal
Celebrate 5 years of HIListically Speaking® with host Hilary Russo as she reflects on the transformative journey of nearly 200 episodes, each one a master class in healing, personal growth, and mental wellness. In this milestone episode, H…
- Ep192 - Online Addiction: The Impact of Screen Habits on Your Hijacked Brain
How addicted are you to your devices and is your brain paying the price? Cognitive neuroscientist and brain performance coach Dr. Trish Leigh joins Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking to explore how online habits especially pornography a…
- Ep191 - Menopause and Mental Health: Breaking the Sexuality Silence with Dr. Juliana Hauser
Are we finally ready to talk about mental health and menopause in the same sentence? Dr. Juliana Hauser joins us for a bold, unfiltered conversation that challenges the stigma surrounding women's mental health, especially during perimenopa…
- Ep190 - Oops! I Ate it Again: Emotional Eating, Sugar Cravings and Self Compassion with guest Connie Bennett
Diet failed again? Don't beat yourself up! We've all been there. Even author and health coach Connie Bennett has slipped up a few times. During this inspiring, entertaining, and humorous conversation with Hilary, Connie shares her own stor…
- Ep189 - The War Within: Veterans and Mental Health with Adam Bird
What happens when awareness isn't enough to save lives? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking , Hilary sits down with Adam Bird. Adam is not only military veteran, he's an entrepreneur, CEO of Heroes Media Group and has a passi…
- Ep188 - Depolarize for Peace with guest James Twyman
What if seven simple words could change the way we connect with others on the path to peace? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking , Hilary Russo sits down with James Twyman, a New York Times Best-Selling Author (The Moses Code…
- Ep187 - Embracing Body Image Highs and Lows with guest Deb Schachter
What if healing your body image started with connection—not correction? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo and therapist Deb Schachter, co-author of Body Image Inside Out, explore how our early relationships, emotional…
- Ep186 - Survival and Legacy: A Holocaust Survivor's Story Through Generations
It's not often you meet a 96-year-old who is still working hard to make the world a better place. But for Ben Lesser, a Holocaust survivor who lived through the atrocities of the Krakow ghettos and concentration camps, silence is not an op…
- Ep185 - Holistic Pet Solutions with Dr. Marlene Siegel
What if I took better care of my pet? Would they have lived longer, healthier, or happier? If you've ever asked yourself that question as one of more than 500 million pet parents around the world, you're not alone. April 1st marks one year…
- Ep184 - Empowering Women and Protecting Families with Julie Barth (In Collaboration with Podcasthon: Benifiting CJB Outreach)
Julie Barth turned personal loss and adversity into a mission of hope. After losing her first husband to cancer and surviving an abusive second marriage, she founded Colin James Barth Outreach to support women-led households in crisis. In…
- Ep183 - Ayurveda: The Answer to Living Well with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Imagine having more energy, less pain, and no inflammation. Sounds too good to be true but Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that's been helping people live optimally for thousands of years. The trouble is not everyone understands…
- Ep182 - Heart Strong: The Power of Her Pulse with guest Stacey Grant
It was a recipe for disaster. In 2023, Stacey Grant was rushed to the hospital with a MRSA infection. It was in her bloodstream, in her lungs, and most likely around her heart. To say she dodged a bullet is an understatement. Because many…
- Ep181 - Aim Low: Fitness for Beginners with Cheri Paige Fogleman
It's that time of year again. New Year's resolutions go down the drain and that can impact your mental and physical health. Or maybe, you're just getting started on your fitness journey and don't know where to begin. No matter where you ar…
- Ep180 - The Mindful Bride: Say Yes to the Dress Not the Stress with Jenny Orsini
Planning any event can be stressful! But a wedding is next level! On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary brings on her best friend for over 40 years to answer your questions. But this isn't just any BFF, Jenny Orsini happens to b…
- Ep179 - Self-Love List: 11 Ways to HUG it Out with Yourself (Bonus Guided Havening Experience)
Unlock the secrets to nurturing the most important relationship in your life—the one with yourself. In this week's episode. Hilary promises to equip you with 11 actionable strategies for cultivating self-love and kindness throughout Februa…
- Ep178 - Surrender Your Stress. Have Faith in the Rest with Kerstin Lindquist
Let's face it. You've got a lot on your plate. Stress is a part of life. But how you manage it could be the saving grace on how you live well. In this episode of HIListically Speaking , Hilary reunites with former QVC host and holistic hea…
- Ep177: From a Sick Care System to the Science of Miracles with Dr. Robin Youngson
He spent most of his career putting people to sleep. Now, he's waking them up. Dr. Robin Youngson was a successful anesthesiologist who bravely stepped away from the security of traditional medicine to embrace the uncharted territory of ho…
- Ep176 - Nature's Medicine: Using Food and Herbs to Heal with Andrea Beaman
When it comes to holistic health coaching, Andrea Beaman is a trailblazer! Named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts and sparked by her mother's battle with breast cancer, Andrea discovered the life-changing pote…
- Ep175 - Ending Child Trafficking and Exploitation with Erin Williamson
Over 50 million individuals are trapped in human trafficking globally, with 25% being children. How can you ensure your child is safe? Erin Williamson of Love146, an organization devoted to ending human trafficking and labor exploitation,…
- Ep174 - Let's Dance: Healing and Feeling Through Movement with Toni Bergins
What if movement could be the key to unlocking joy, releasing repressed emotions, and embracing your most authentic self? On this episode of HIListically Speaking , Hilary sits down with embodiment and expressive arts pioneer Toni Bergins…
- Ep173 - I Want to Be a Therapist with Emily Barbosa
Turning your pain into your passion, purpose and even profession is possible. Just ask mental health graduate student and intern Emily Barbosa. Court-mandated therapy as a teenager sparked her interest in psychology and sociology. That le…
- Ep172 - Holistic Holiday Gifts with Hilary Russo
If you're fed up with mindless consumerism during the holidays, this episode is for you. Host Hilary Russo shares the art of intentional and holistic gift-giving to transform your holidays and your life. Discover how to balance the festive…
- Ep171 - Pleasure Principle: How to be a Sexual Biohacker with Susan Bratton
What if reigniting passion in your relationship wasn't just possible but downright transformational? Intimacy expert Susan Bratton spills the secrets of rekindling romance at any age and rediscovering connection with practical tips and too…
- Ep170 - Thriving After Divorce with Sara Davison
Can heartbreak lead to happiness? Breakups to breakthroughs? Renowned divorce coach and author Sara Davison says, "Yes they can!" Actually, Sara's mantra is "Screw You! Watch This!" It's a reminder to all those who have been through divorc…
- Ep169 - Lyme Disease Lies: It's Not in Your Head with Dana Parish
Chart-topping songwriter Dana Parish's life took an unexpected turn after a tick bite led to Lyme disease and heart failure. Faced with misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment, Dana's story transforms from a personal struggle to a rallying c…
- Ep168 - Understanding the Rational Family Caregiver with Deborah Greenhut
It's estimated that close to 60 million people in the United States are family caregivers, providing unpaid care to loved ones with health issues or disabilities. This number continues to rise. Family caregivers often face challenges balan…
- Ep167 - Beyond the Rainbow Bridge: Gifts for the Grieving Pet Parent with Erica Messer
Does time really heal all wounds? The loss of a pet is a painful life experience. But healing comes in many forms including creativity and advocacy. That's Erica Messer's story. Her personal loss of her beloved cat Wolfgang took her on a j…
- Ep166 - Sprouting a Wellness Warrior with Natalia Maldonado
It's not every day you hear about a girl from the Bronx turning her apartment into a healing center. Especially one who served in the Air Force and was part of New York's finest, the NYPD. But after discovering Natalia Maldonado had breast…
- Ep165 - How to Outsmart Burnout by Doing Less with Dr. Zarya Rubin
How can doing less help you achieve more? Dr. Zarya Rubin, a Harvard-educated doctor and functional medicine practitioner reveals her expert insights. You'll discover how simple steps can help you transform your hectic life and ease some o…
- Ep164 - Get Booked! Make Every Podcast Want You! With Kimberly Spencer
If you have ever wondered what it takes to grab the attention of a podcast host or booking agent to share your message, this episode is for you. It's more than just building a powerful and personal brand. You need to turn heads of podcasts…
- Ep 163 - Aging Out Loud! How to Rock Your Renaissance Years with Ande Lyons
How can life after 65 be more fulfilling than ever before? Just ask inspiring entrepreneur and podcast host Ande Lyons, who launched multiple successful ventures in her 60s. Join us as we explore how the Renaissance Years can be more fulfi…
- Ep 162 - Go with the Flow: Trusting Your Wild, Willing and Wise Self with HeatherAsh Amara
Ever wondered how embracing your wild side can spark more joy and wisdom? HeatherAsh Amara can be your guide. That is, if you're willing. During this conversation with host Hilary Russo, HeatherAsh Amara shares her journey of self-discover…
- Ep 161 - Truth, Trauma and Transformation Through Love with Dr. Frank Anderson
Therapists have trauma too. If you don't believe that, Dr. Frank Anderson has a story for you and it happens to be his own. A respected leader in the trauma therapy and Internal Family Systems space, Frank Anderson's latest book is the mem…
- Ep160 - Self-Healing and the Modern Trauma Toolkit Dr. Christy Gibson
What if you could transform your trauma into a source of hope and healing? A physician in the middle of a pandemic, who survived the earthquakes in Nepal, Dr. Christy Gibson realized the mounting rates of trauma showing up, but not being r…