34. Healing Trauma & PTSD with EMDR

I had two incredible breakthroughs on Better Together today with world-renowned Swedish psychologist and author Katarina Blom. Happiness isn't a "state of being," it's an emotion, and just like all of our emotions, our goal should be to work towards experiencing happiness, not obligating it into our lives. On today's show, Katarina walks us through practical, science-backed exercises to increase our likelihood of achieving happiness more frequently. These strategies have NEVER been more valuable. PLUS, we share our #GoodNewsMonday story straight from @Good_News_Movement 's instagram - a traveling troubadour dedicated to bringing social distance graduation ceremonies to the hard-working students that deserve them! Enjoy the show! RESOURCES: KATRINA BLOM’S WEBSITE: http://katarinablom.com/ KATARINA BLOM’S SOCIALS: @KatarinaBlom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

18 Touko 20201h 33min

*THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON MAY 14, 2020** A raw, unguarded conversation with Jamie Lynn Spears, about why she really left the business, how scary it was, and how watching her sister Britney's life influenced that decision. We get an emotional, step-by-step account of her daughter's terrifying accident and miracle recovery, and her new outlook on life thereafter. She opens up with a behind-the-scenes look at growing up as a Spears, especially as Britney's younger sister. Of course Zoey101 fans will be thrilled to hear her discuss the future of the show, but which roles did she walk away from (hint, hint, could she have been our favorite #Vampire?) Finally, she shares her excitement over her new Netflix show Sweet Magnolias. Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

14 Touko 20201h 37min

Maria resonated DEEPLY with today’s episode, guided by the wonderful Judi Johnson (The_Indigo_Coach), who uses feelings based coaching as the foundation of her entire practice. By targeting different areas of our brain and body (cooling our amagudla and limbic systems), we can not only achieve peace moment to moment, but we can actually create habits and practices to benefit our future selves. Maria LOVES practical takeaway, and this one is full of it! RESOURCES: JUDI’S WEBSITE: https://www.theindigocoach.com/ VOMIT JOURNAL RESOURCE: https://www.theindigocoach.com/offerings/project-one-l9k4n JUDI’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_indigo_coach/ 5/12 - FRIENDS Producer/Director Kevin Bright Discusses The Future Of The Show! Video: https://youtu.be/BzVxARbSUB8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

13 Touko 20201h 18min

Video: https://youtu.be/BzVxARbSUB8 Kevin Bright is the brilliant producer/director behind FRIENDS, not to mention one of the most important figures in multi camera television. On today’s show, we get exclusive details about the upcoming HBO Max reunion, and even info about Kevin’s upcoming documentary about dog meat culture in South Korea, Nureongi. RESOURCES: Keving Bright Twitter: @kbrightELA Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

13 Touko 20201h 26min

Astrology means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some range from profoundly skeptical to passionately reliant on the messages the stars can tell us, but our guest ROSE THEODRA knows how to connect with each and every one of them! The renowned astrologer has been featured in everything from Vogue to The New York Times, and has a lot of light to shed on this unprecedented time. Plus, she does 3 live readings with our listeners! RESOURCES: Rose’s Website: https://www.rosetheodora.com/ Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon!  Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria  Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

11 Touko 20201h 31min

Yes, Mother’s Day is this Sunday...you didn’t forget, did you!? Well, even if you did, we have you covered. Maria goes over her incredible budget-friendly gift guide (in resources below), and beloved chef Giada Di Laurentiis makes her decadent fluffy buttermilk-lemon pancakes with Maria! Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

8 Touko 202057min

Now more than ever, we’re being bombarded by depressing and joy-stealing news about the global pandemic, but Michelle Figueroa would argue there’s good news everywhere. So much so, that she started her own grassroots community (@Goodnews_Movement on IG) called Good News Movement, where we can go every day for uplifting stories about humanity at its best! Speaking of Humanity at its best, we welcome recently trending newlyweds Aaron Meyers and Amanda Mason to talk about their social distance wedding, complete with video and photos, to celebrate their beautiful day. RESOURCES: Good News Movement On IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodnews_movement/ Washington Post Article on Aaron and Amanda:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/04/28/wedding-social-distance-lockdown-coronavirus/?arc404=true --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

6 Touko 20201h 24min

Video: https://youtu.be/bYGXwyK2ovo Happy Cinco De Mayo! To celebrate, Maria invites her family and friends SOCIAL DISTANCING, into the show, and we all get litty! But things get surprisingly meaningful when we bring on Pump Rules star Lala Kent to talk about her sobriety journey, life with film producer Randall Emmett, and of course, the juicy new season of Vanderpump Rules. RESOURCES: Lala’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-them-lala-with-randall/id1494722390 Lala’s Beauty Line: https://givethemlala.com/ Lala’s Cucumber Mocktail: 1.5 Oz Club Soda 4-5 Slices of Muddle Cucumber 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup Lala’s Ceramic Grater: https://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Innovations-Ceramic-Grater-Plate/dp/B001BOBZSU --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

5 Touko 20201h 19min