Raising Serotonin
Welcome to Raising Serotonin. My goal for this podcast is to show people how important and valuable they are. This is all about self-care and self-love.
Episodes
173 episodes
Episode 174: From Surviving Winter to Stepping Into Growth
If I’m being honest… I didn’t realize how much I needed this check-in until I started talking it out.With the first day of spring here, I found myself reflecting on the last few months and asking a simple question: how am I actually ...
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Episode 173: Congrats On Your Failure, Most People Don’t Even Try
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I open up about the pressure I’ve been putting on myself to do more, be more, and question whether I’m actually doing “enough.” Sharing vulnerably from my practicum experience, I talk through th...
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Episode 172: Meeting Yourself With Grace in the Middle of a Spiral
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I’m opening up about emotional spirals, the kind that feel overwhelming, heavy, and hard to pull yourself out of. I share some of my own experiences with spiraling and what I’ve learned...
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Episode 171: The Newness Break Down
On this week of Raising Serotonin, I’m sharing what it’s really been like stepping into something completely new, my practicum for my master’s degree. I talk honestly about the nerves, self-doubt, and emotional waves that come with ...
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Episode 170: The Mental Health Glow Up for 2026
Welcome to the first Raising Serotonin episode of 2026!!! I wanted to kick this year off by talking about something that’s been sitting heavy with me, the idea that glow ups are still being framed as mostly physical. Hair, nails, Botox, weight…...
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Episode 169: December SLEIGH - Using This Last Month of 2025 To GROW
Can you believe we’re in the final weeks of 2025?! I’m taking a moment to reflect on this year, the wins, the challenges, and all the growth in between, and I want you to do the same. Whether it’s writing down your top 3 wins, leani...
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Episode 168: Serotonin Boosts For The End of 2025 into 2026
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I’m getting real about what this past year has taught me, the hard moments, the breakthroughs, and the gratitude that’s grounding me as we head into the holiday season. I’m sharin...
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Episode 167: Holiday Season Anxiety Guide
The holiday season isn’t always merry and bright and that’s something I’ve learned to really sit with over the years. In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I open up about the emotional side of the holidays the dread, the pressure, and the heav...
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Episode 166: Choosing Strong Over Skinny
This week on Raising Serotonin, I’m talking about why strength not “perfection” should be your focus. As I step into year six of the podcast, I reflect on my journey of growth, facing fear, and learning to embrace change.I...
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Episode 165: 6 Years of Raising Serotonin… 28 Things I’ve Learned
In this episode, I’m celebrating six incredible years of Raising Serotonin! I take a look back at where it all started, during one of the most challenging times in my life, and how this podcast has evolved alongside my own ...
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Episode 164: The Healing Power of Breath + Movement: A Yoga Journey with Sim
I had such a powerful conversation on this week of Raising Serotonin with Sim in this episode, and I think you’ll love it—even if you’ve never tried yoga before. Sim shares her journey of becoming a yoga teacher and opens up about how the pract...
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Episode 163: The Power of Community, Healing & Manifestation with Abundant Chiropractic
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I sit down with Chynna and Alex, the powerhouse duo behind Abundant Chiropractic in Northern Liberties, Philly. We dive into how they turn...
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Episode 162: Fall Into Routine: How to Build Habits That Actually Stick
Fall is here, and I know firsthand how this season can feel like a reset button. On this episode of Raising Serotonin, I’m sharing why I believe right now is a great time to create rhythms and routines that actually work for you.
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Episode 161: Why ChatGPT Will Never Be Your Therapist
In this episode, I dive into the world of AI and why, no matter how smart it gets, it can’t replace real human connection when it comes to therapy. I share my own experiences to show why having someone in your corner—someone who lis...
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Episode 160: Living Well in Real Life: A Holistic Approach That Sticks with Lindsey The Holisitc Mama
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I sat down with Lindsey, The Holistic Mama, to have a real conversation about what it actually means to live holistically—without the fluff, without the quick-fix promises, and without feeling like you have...
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Episode 159: The Summer I Turned...
This week on Raising Serotonin, I’m chatting about that in-between season we’re in right now — saying goodbye to summer and stepping into fall. I’m sharing how I’m trying to bring all the good energy, habits, and lessons from the su...
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Episode 158: Don't Be Your Own Reason For Not Growing
In this episode, I’m getting real about what growth actually looks like.I’m sharing parts of my own journey—through challenges, self-doubt, and uncomfortable changes—and the subtle signs that showed me I was evolving, even when it ...
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Episode 157: Things Started To Click When I Turned 27
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I’m getting super real about my own journey—what I’ve learned (and unlearned) about my body, my emotions, and the choices I make every single day. From navigating food and alcohol, to f...
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Episode 156: Building Community Through Vulnerability with Joe Rinaldi, Founder of Project Endure
This episode is one that lit a fire in my soul. I sat down with Joe Rinaldi, who shares his powerful journey of losing his vision—and gaining a whole new perspective on life. His story is raw, real, and ridiculously inspiring.Joe opens u...
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Episode 155: The Imposter Syndrome Of Grad School
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I’m opening up about what grad school has really been like—messy, emotional, overwhelming at times, but also deeply transformative. I get real about dealing with imposter syndrome, the fear of not ...
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Episode 154: Traveling with Anxiety: What No One Talks About
In this episode of Raising Serotonin, I’m opening up about something that’s been challenging me lately—travel anxiety. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed before or during a trip, you’re definitely not alone. I’ve been there, recently. Like... real...
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Episode 153: How Romanticizing Your Life Can Help Bring Change
In this episode, I share my journey of personal growth and the importance of taking control of my life while finding joy in the little moments. I open up about my struggles with anxiety and past trauma, reflecting on how I’ve learned to embrace...
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Episode 152: 3 Things That Can Be True At The Same Time
On this episode of Raising Serotonin, I discuss the complexities of healing, the role of medication in personal growth, and the importance of self-love amidst self-doubt. I emphasize that setbacks are a natural part of the healing process and t...
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Episode 151: Therapist Are Human Too with Caitlin Murphy, LMHC / LPC
This week on Raising Serotonin, I’m excited to welcome our first therapist to the podcast! Caitlin shares how witnessing her close friends struggle with mental health deeply impacted her and ultimately inspired her to become a therapis...
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