No Permission Necessary
No Permission Necessary is the podcast redefining success by putting mental wellness, personal growth, and authenticity first. Hosted by behavioral health specialists Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin, each episode offers honest conversations and real strategies to help you thrive without sacrificing who you are.
Episodes
34 episodes
When Work Takes More Than It Gives With Samantha Osterlof
In this guest episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin are joined by Samantha Osterlof for a grounded conversation about work boundaries, identity, and what happens when professional roles begin to take more tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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48:50
The Parts of Recovery No One Talks About
In this rapid-fire episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin unpack what recovery really looks like over time, not just in moments of crisis.They reflect on early sobriety, long-term healing, relapse warning sig...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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19:57
When Unhealed Patterns Run the Business
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin explore how unhealed survival patterns quietly shape leadership, decision-making, and business growth.From approval seeking and performing to belong, to hy...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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34:30
When Relationships Grow (or Don’t Grow) With You
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin explore what happens when relationships evolve at different speeds.They talk openly about the tension that arises when your values shift, your responsibilities i...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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30:53
Family Secrets, Shame, and the Cost of Silence
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin explore the role of shame, secrecy, and silence within family systems, and how unspoken dynamics shape our behavior, relationships, and leadership well into adulthood.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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28:40
Leaving the Rush Behind - Service, Alignment, and What We’re Taking Into 2026
What does it really mean to be of service, without burning out, keeping score, or losing yourself in the process?In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Jill and Molly reflect on what they are consciously leaving behind and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:50
Holding Space for What Hurts with Michelle Macolino
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin are joined by Michelle Macolino for a raw and real conversation about life’s uncertainty and the moments that change us forever.Michelle shares her persona...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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52:03
Honest Hearts: A Conversation About Emotional Vulnerability
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin open up about the courage it takes to be emotionally vulnerable in leadership, in relationships, and in the quiet time of daily life. Through stories and thoughtfu...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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39:33
Where Healing Begins with Dr. Sheila Shilati
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin sit down with clinical psychologist and recovery expert Dr. Sheila Shilati for a thoughtful conversation about what it truly means to support people through recove...
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1:00:51
Finding Steadiness in Recovery with Sarah Benton
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin sit down with behavioral health expert Sarah Benton for an insightful conversation about finding steadiness in recovery, in relationships, and in the everyday real...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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58:31
Being Human: Showing Up When Life Isn’t Perfect
Life doesn’t always go as planned and sometimes the bravest thing you can do is show up exactly as you are. In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin open up about the realities of navigating grief, fatigu...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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48:37
Stronger Than Before: Reclaiming Yourself After Motherhood with Hillary Valentin
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin sit down with personal trainer, mother of two, and High Rocks athlete Hillary Valentin for a raw conversation about identity, discipline, and rediscovering yourself thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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57:03
Your Holiday Survival Guide from Molly and Jill
The holidays are approaching, and whether you’re a leader, a parent, or in recovery, this season can bring up more stress than sparkle. So let's tackle how to enjoy the holidays without losing your mind or your boundaries.From planning a...
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34:01
Breaking Barriers in Behavioral Health with Brad Sorte
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin talk with Brad Sorte, a behavioral health CEO and former clinical social worker, about the realities of addiction treatment and mental health leadership....
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:09:13
Friendship & Leadership Boundaries: When Someone You Love Becomes Someone You Lead
When someone you love turns into someone you lead, what happens? Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin, hosts of No Permission Necessary, are open about one of the most challenging aspects of leadership: handling friendships at work. They discuss pers...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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51:17
Unbreakable: Motherhood, Resilience, and Breast Cancer with Jeanmarie Gaudrault
Courage, challenge, and change come together in this powerful episode of No Permission Necessary. Jeanmarie Gaudrault, a board-certified behavior analyst, mother of three, and breast cancer survivor, sits down with hosts Molly Bierman and Jill ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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58:16
Resilience: Finding Strength Through Change with Bridget Nistico
Change is never easy, but it's frequently the beginning of growth. In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin are joined by Bridget Nistico, a entrepreneur and business owner to talk about how we can deal w...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:30
Owning Your Worth: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin discuss imposter syndrome in this episode of No Permission Necessary, including how it manifests, why it persists, and what it takes to get over it. They offer stories and insights from their own experiences...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:49
Alignment: Leading with Purpose and Power with Makhosi Hefisah Nejeser
The Royal Shaman and executive coach to visionary leaders Makhosi Hefisah Nejeser joins hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin in this episode of No Permission Necessary. They explore in depth what it means to lead with alignment, balancing influ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:03:44
Seen, Heard, and Valued: Rethinking Connection in Work, Parenting, and Marriage
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin dig into what it really means to feel seen, heard, and valued. at home, at work, and in our closest relationships. From the invisible weight of the “mental load” to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:11
The Gift of Struggle: Finding Resilience, Faith, and Strength in the Hard
What if the very struggles you’re facing are the doorway to becoming who you were meant to be? In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin dive deep into the hard stuff, loss, resilience, identity, and the lessons...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:27
Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health, Fatherhood, and Redefining Strength with Justin Carotti
What happens when vulnerability meets high performance? In this episode of No Permission Necessary, we sit down with Justin Carotti, licensed psychotherapist, mental performance coach, and founder of Valiance Counseling and Coaching for a raw c...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:11:37
Permission to Reset: A Back-to-School Special
The start of a new season always brings change, and Molly and Jill are feeling it in both motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this episode, they get real about the back-to-school juggle, the pressure of new routines, and the messy middle of run...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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59:40
Culture First: Leadership, Accountability, and the Hard Conversations
Benefits are only one aspect of workplace culture; another is how your team feels the moment they arrive. In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin dive into one of their favorite topics: building a health...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:08:42
Boundaries, Mentorship, and the Realities of Leadership with Carrie Hunnicutt
What does it really take to lead with integrity in a field where the stakes are people’s lives? In this episode of No Permission Necessary, we sit down with Carrie Hunnicutt, nationally recognized behavioral health leader, mentor, and longtime ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:04:00