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In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Serena Poon, celebrity chef, nutritionist, and wellness expert, to talk about food as a powerful tool for healing. Serena explains how chronic stress, trauma, and restrictive dieting impact the body, and why nourishment—not punishment—is the foundation of true wellness. This conversation explores inflammation, emotional eating, burnout, and how to build a healthier relationship with food that supports both mental and physical well-being. Chapters:00:00 Why food is medicine02:48 Meet Serena Poon, celebrity chef06:10 How nutrition affects mental & emotional health10:55 Healing the body through food15:42 Why diets fail most people20:30 Inflammation and chronic illness explained25:18 The mind–body connection most doctors ignore30:40 Food, stress, and nervous system regulation41:20 Emotional eating and shame46:35 Why restriction backfires51:50 Rebuilding trust with your body1:01:30 Daily habits that quietly destroy health1:06:10 Gentle nutrition vs extreme wellness trends1:16:55 Food as self-respect, not punishment1:21:40 What real nourishment looks like1:26:30 Advice for people struggling with their health1:41:10 What Serena wishes more people understood1:45:20 Final reflections on healing and balance FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #nutritionist #healthyeating #chef #healing #wellness #mindbody Serena Poon, Getting Open podcast, food as medicine, nutrition and mental health, healing through food, inflammation and health, emotional eating podcast, mind body connection, wellness without dieting, holistic nutrition, stress and health, burnout recovery, healthy relationship with food, celebrity nutritionist interviewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Feb 1h 49min

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. David Fajgenbaum, physician-scientist and Castleman disease survivor, to share his extraordinary journey from critically ill patient to life-saving researcher. David opens up about nearly dying multiple times in his 20s, navigating a rare disease with no clear treatment, and the emotional toll of living with uncertainty. This conversation explores resilience, medical innovation, and how turning personal suffering into purpose can change and save lives. Chapters:00:00 David Fajgenbaum’s life-threatening medical crisis02:18 From medical student to critically ill patient05:34 What Castleman disease is — and why it’s so dangerous09:12 Nearly dying multiple times in his 20s13:45 The emotional toll of chronic, life-threatening illness18:06 When doctors don’t have answers26:10 Researching his own rare disease30:44 Repurposing existing drugs to save lives35:18 The breakthrough that changed everything43:36 Finding meaning after medical trauma48:05 Advice for people facing rare or misunderstood illnesses51:12 Hope, resilience, and redefining survival FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #raredisease #chronicillness #medicalresearch David Fajgenbaum, Castleman disease, rare disease podcast, doctor becomes patient, medical survivor story, chronic illness journey, rare disease research, turning pain into purpose, life threatening illness recovery, health resilience podcast, medical breakthrough story, science and survival, Getting Open podcast, Dr. David Fajgenbaum, AI healthcare, AI medicine, medical AISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan 54min

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Justin Garcia, evolutionary biologist and Director of the Kinsey Institute, to unpack the science behind modern love, sex, and relationships. Dr. Garcia breaks down monogamy versus fidelity, why infidelity hurts more as a trust violation than a sexual act, and how dating apps, social media, and AI are reshaping desire and intimacy. This conversation explores hookup culture, long-term attraction, cheating myths, and what research actually says about building connection in today’s world. Chapters:00:00 Young people are more romantic than we think02:15 Hookup culture, social media & modern intimacy05:30 What is monogamy? Social vs sexual monogamy10:45 Emotional vs sexual infidelity — what hurts more?15:40 How common is cheating, really? What the data says20:30 Is there a “cheating gene”?26:10 Can novelty prevent infidelity in long-term relationships?30:45 Reconnecting with exes & the danger of romantic nostalgia35:20 How dating apps & Snapchat changed desire and access40:15 Are dating apps empowering women — or increasing pressure?45:55 Loneliness, being single & the changing dating landscape50:30 Would you have sex with a robot? The shocking statistics55:40 AI partners, chatbots & the future of intimacy1:07:00 Hookup culture: what’s healthy, what’s harmful1:12:45 Do hookups help people learn sexual compatibility?1:24:10 Why sex often gets better over time in relationships1:29:45 What truly builds long-term intimacy and trust1:35:30 Final thoughts on love, fidelity & modern relationships FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #evolutionarybiology #monogamy #relationships Dr Justin Garcia, Getting Open podcast, modern relationships, monogamy vs fidelity, infidelity psychology, cheating and trust, hookup culture explained, dating apps and relationships, evolutionary psychology relationships, sex and relationships podcast, long term relationships science, intimacy and trust, modern dating culture, Kinsey Institute interview, love and attraction scienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jan 1h 45min

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and host of A Slight Change of Plans, to explore how we rebuild our identities after life-altering events. From losing her dream of becoming a concert violinist to finding a new purpose through neuroscience and behavioral science, Maya shares powerful insights on resilience, emotional flexibility, and embracing change when life doesn’t go as planned. Chapters:00:00 – When Your Identity Is Taken Away01:52 – Meeting Dr. Maya Shankar04:26 – Getting Into Juilliard at Age 908:12 – Growing Up in High-Pressure Environments10:39 – The Injury That Ended Everything15:22 – “I Didn’t Know Who I Was Anymore”21:38 – Why Achievement Can’t Be Your Identity24:11 – Redefining Self-Worth Without Success27:54 – What Failure Teaches You38:02 – The Pressure to Be Exceptional45:41 – Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism48:52 – Choosing Values Over Titles55:12 – Defining Yourself by Why, Not What59:33 – Letting Go of External Validation01:03:06 – Advice for Anyone Feeling Lost01:06:54 – What Maya Wishes She Knew Earlier01:10:22 – Building a Life That Feels Meaningful FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #change #personalgrowth #emotionalhealing Maya Shankar, cognitive science, A Slight Change of Plans, resilience, embracing change, identity loss, how to reinvent yourself, emotional healing, behavioral science, overcoming change, self discovery, growth mindset, letting go, rebuilding identity, how to start over, dealing with uncertainty, finding purpose, life after failure, change psychology, emotional resilience, self acceptance, change expert, personal growth, adaptability, life transitions, Getting Open podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jan 1h 14min

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller speaks with Mark Greene, author and advocate for healthy masculinity, about what it really means to be a man today. Mark breaks down how traditional masculinity harms men emotionally, why vulnerability is not weakness, and how men can reconnect with their feelings, relationships, and true selves. This conversation explores emotional literacy, healing generational patterns, and redefining strength for modern men. Chapters:00:00 – Why Masculinity Is Broken01:38 – Meet Mark Greene03:12 – How Boys Are Taught to Shut Down Emotionally05:54 – The Damage Caused by “Be a Man”08:42 – Why Men Are Afraid of Vulnerability13:26 – When Masculinity Becomes a Prison15:58 – The Cost of Being the Provider18:11 – Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help29:40 – What Healthy Masculinity Really Looks Like39:52 – How Men Can Reconnect With Emotion44:05 – Teaching Boys Emotional Intelligence56:14 – Redefining Strength for Modern Men01:03:10 – Why Men Fear Emotional Intimacy01:07:02 – Loneliness, Isolation, and Modern Manhood01:15:46 – The Role of Fathers and Male Role Models01:28:55 – Mark’s Message to Men Who Feel Stuck01:32:10 – Final Reflections on Being Fully Human FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #healthymasculinity #menandemotions #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealthformen Mark Greene, Getting Open podcast, healthy masculinity, modern masculinity, men and emotions, emotional vulnerability men, redefining masculinity, men mental health podcast, masculinity and vulnerability, emotional intelligence men, breaking toxic masculinity, men healing podcast, male emotional healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 1h 34min

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Alegra Kastens for an honest conversation about intuition, healing, and learning to trust yourself — especially when anxiety and OCD are part of the picture. Alegra opens up about how OCD shows up in everyday life, the difference between intuition and intrusive thoughts, and what it takes to break old emotional patterns without bypassing fear. This episode explores self-trust, mental health, and finding alignment even when your mind feels loud. Chapters:00:00 – Why Your Intuition Is Trying to Get Your Attention01:41 – Meet Alegra Kastens03:14 – Learning to Trust Yourself Again06:48 – What Happens When You Ignore Intuition09:32 – Emotional Patterns We Repeat Unconsciously11:26 – Breaking Old Cycles for Good13:58 – The Body Knows Before the Mind15:02 – The Moment Everything Shifted17:41 – Why Healing Isn’t Linear19:12 – Living With OCD and Anxiety21:08 – How OCD Shows Up in Everyday Life27:44 – Fear vs. Inner Guidance31:07 – Why Stillness Brings Clarity34:20 – Letting Go of Control38:52 – Releasing Old Versions of Yourself42:10 – Trusting the Unknown Path49:58 – Growth Requires Radical Honesty53:10 – When Life Finally Feels Aligned59:42 – Advice for Anyone Feeling Stuck01:03:15 – Final Reflections on Trust & Growth FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #intuition #personalgrowth ##ocd #alignment Alegra Kastens, Getting Open podcast, intuition and healing, trusting your intuition, emotional growth podcast, personal alignment, breaking emotional patterns, self awareness, healing journey, listening to your body, inner wisdom, personal development podcast, ocd, ocd alegra kastens, alegra kastens ocd, ocd tips, ocd signs, living with ocdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Des 20251h 7min

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with actress and singer Linda Purl for a deeply honest conversation about love, self-worth, aging, reinvention, and choosing yourself later in life. Linda shares lessons from decades in Hollywood, navigating relationships, finding creative fulfillment, and embracing confidence at every stage. Chapters:01:42 – Meet Linda Purl03:55 – Growing up in the spotlight08:47 – Searching for validation outside yourself11:22 – Why women are conditioned to shrink13:54 – Relationships as mirrors15:36 – Aging, beauty & freedom20:10 – Choosing yourself without guilt27:44 – Reinventing your life at any age31:12 – Confidence earned through experience34:58 – Creativity as survival38:21 – Staying curious instead of fearful42:17 – Love later in life45:36 – The importance of self-expression48:54 – Lessons Hollywood didn’t teach59:40 – It’s never too late to begin again01:06:28 – Advice for women at any stage01:09:12 – Living unapologetically FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #reinventyourself #agingwithconfidence #selfworth Linda Purl, Getting Open podcast, aging and confidence, women reinventing life, self worth for women, love later in life, Hollywood actress interview, personal growth podcast, confidence at any age, creativity and fulfillment, women and aging, choosing yourself, authentic livingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Des 20251h 12min

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller speaks with Gellyahnah Aakhen, spiritual teacher and healer, about ancestral wisdom, embodiment, soul contracts, karma, and more. Gellyahnah shares how reconnecting with the body, lineage, and intuition can heal trauma, dissolve shame, and help people live in deeper alignment. This conversation explores sacred rage, self-trust, nervous system healing, and what it means to return home to yourself. Chapters:01:34 – Meet Gellyahnah Aakhen: Spiritual Teacher & Healer03:18 – The Body Remembers What the Mind Forgets06:42 – Intuition Is Biological, Not Mystical09:55 – How Disconnection Creates Trauma13:21 – Sacred Rage and Why It’s Necessary17:04 – How Shame Lives in the Nervous System22:36 – Ancestral Trauma & Lineage Healing30:32 – Why Slowing Down Is a Radical Act33:15 – Listening to the Body’s Signals44:18 – Feminine Power, Boundaries & Self-Trust48:39 – Embodiment as Liberation52:06 – What It Means to Come Home to Yourself01:06:08 – Grief, Anger & Emotional Alchemy01:16:41 – What Alignment Actually Feels Like01:20:05 – Embodiment Practices for Daily Life01:23:47 – When Healing Gets Messy01:29:44 – What Gellyahnah Hopes You Remember FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #embodiment #somatichealing #femininewisdom #nervoussystemhealing #intuition Gellyahnah Aakhen, embodiment healing, feminine wisdom, ancestral trauma healing, nervous system regulation, intuition and the body, somatic healing, spiritual healing podcast, feminine power, trauma stored in the body, embodiment practices, self trust, emotional healing, Getting Open podcast, lineage healing, sacred rage, intuition development, soul contracts, karma healing, spiritual teacherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Des 20251h 32min