In this powerful encore episode, we sit down with Lila Dayani, a genetic counselor and founder of Genevieve Health, and Stephanie Levich, founder of Family Match Consulting, to break down the often misunderstood world of fertility, genetics, IVF, and surrogacy.

From the emotional reality of infertility to the science behind genetic testing, this conversation sheds light on the paths so many families take—but few openly discuss.

Stephanie shares how she helps intended parents navigate surrogacy with confidence, turning fear into clarity during one of life’s most vulnerable journeys. As she says, “it’s really frickin scary… you’re envisioning a stranger carrying your baby” — but with the right guidance, that fear transforms into trust.

Lila dives into the importance of proactive genetic testing—before pregnancy—and how having the right information can be life-changing (and even life-saving).

MJ opens up about her own deeply personal fertility journey, reminding us that there is no shame in how you build your family—only strength, resilience, and love.

This episode is for anyone who:

• Is thinking about starting a family
• Has struggled with infertility
• Is curious about IVF, surrogacy, or genetic testing
• Or simply wants to feel less alone in the process

✨ However your family comes to be… your journey is valid.

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 – Why surrogacy can feel overwhelming (and how to navigate it)
• 02:00 – Meet Lila & Stephanie + their backgrounds
• 05:00 – What is genetic counseling (and why it matters)
• 10:00 – IVF misconceptions & fertility realities
• 14:00 – MJ’s personal fertility journey + breaking stigma
• 18:00 – Stephanie’s story & why she built Family Match
• 21:00 – Surrogacy timelines, process & expectations
• 24:00 – Emotional + physical realities of pregnancy complications
• 30:00 – IVF as a “battle” — mental, physical & spiritual
• 35:00 – Cost of surrogacy & accessibility challenges
• 40:00 – What makes a qualified surrogate
• 45:00 – Why genetic testing can save lives
• 50:00 – Listening to your intuition in pregnancy & health
• 55:00 – Building Genevieve Health + proactive care
• 58:00 – Final thoughts: releasing shame around family building

CONTACT INFO

Lila Dayani
Founder, Genevieve Health
🌐 https://genevievehealth.com

Stephanie Levich
Founder, Family Match Consulting
🌐 https://familymatchconsulting.com

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In this powerful encore episode, hypnotherapist Lisa Machenberg (aka The HypnoMom) joins MJ and Liat for a mind-expanding conversation on the subconscious mind, relationships, and the unseen forces shaping our lives.

Lisa shares her incredible personal story of IVF, soul connections, and how her children—and even embryos—found their way back to her in the most unexpected way. The conversation dives deep into the mind-body connection, the science and magic behind hypnosis, and how our thoughts directly impact our physical and emotional reality.

From healing migraines with visualization to redefining relationships through her “thinkers vs. feelers” framework, Lisa gives practical tools to improve communication, intimacy, and connection.

If you’ve ever struggled in relationships, felt stuck in patterns, or wondered how powerful your mind really is—this episode will change the way you see everything.

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 – How to improve your relationship (one simple shift)
• 00:42 – Meet Lisa Machenberg (The HypnoMom)
• 01:22 – IVF journey, triplets & the mind-body connection
• 04:23 – The “soul” moment that led to her third child
• 06:40 – Her daughter’s shocking past-life memory
• 08:41 – The embryos story that will blow your mind
• 10:10 – Long-lost biological siblings reconnect
• 14:01 – Soul contracts & trusting timing in life
• 17:16 – Hypnosis for pain management (real-life demo)
• 21:26 – The power of your mind on your body
• 23:20 – Thinkers vs. Feelers in relationships
• 26:40 – Why couples fight (and how to fix it)
• 27:31 – The TRUE definition of love
• 30:38 – The “7-day relationship experiment”
• 32:49 – Parenting truth: kids mirror YOU
• 34:02 – The 4 steps to abundance
• 37:54 – Why willpower fails (88% vs 12% brain)
• 40:01 – Emotional eating & unmet needs
• 49:08 – Sex, rejection & relationship dynamics
• 53:37 – Scheduling intimacy (yes, really)
• 57:35 – How to fight the RIGHT way
• 58:44 – Where to find Lisa + final takeaways

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Encore: Doug Boudin joins Heal 2 Feel for a candid, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation that goes far beyond what listeners usually hear on Jeff Lewis Live.

In this episode, Doug opens up about growing up in New York, knowing he was different from an early age, coming out after college, and what it’s been like to build a full life rooted in curiosity, humor, friendship, and authenticity. He shares stories about family, first crushes, past relationships, heartbreak, and the kind of partner he’d still love to find.

Doug also talks about how he first connected with Jeff Lewis, what it’s really like being part of the Jeff Lewis Live universe, how he handles teasing and criticism, and why the joy of live radio has become such a meaningful creative outlet for him.

The conversation also dives into Doug’s love of cooking, his Instagram live series Cook & Kibbitz, his truffle salt collaboration, and the career dreams he’s still manifesting — from lasting love to a series regular role.

It’s warm, witty, vulnerable, and full of the exact charm that has made Doug such a beloved voice.

00:00 Doug’s charm, humor, and why everyone loves him
02:30 First time in Calabasas and the gate drama
04:00 Accents, languages, and Doug’s love of words
05:55 Doug reveals his full name and unusual middle name
07:30 Why Doug knows so much: music, memory, and lifelong learning
10:30 Growing up in New York and family dynamics
12:25 Doug’s parents, his father’s passing, and his childhood home life
15:50 When Doug first knew he was different
17:10 Coming out, early crushes, and first celebrity attractions
20:20 Doug’s past relationships, including dating a rabbi
23:40 Does Doug want a life partner?
24:20 Solo travel, companionship, and building a life you enjoy now
25:50 Doug describes his ideal man
27:45 Cooking, etiquette, and how his mom shaped his food world
29:40 How Doug met Jeff Lewis
32:30 What Doug loves most about being on Jeff Lewis Live
35:35 Does Jeff ever take the teasing too far?
36:45 Hate messages, homophobia, and staying authentic
40:15 Doug’s closest friendships from the Jeff Lewis world
43:45 Mary, F, Kill: Jeff Lewis Live edition
45:50 The chumps Doug misses most
48:20 If Doug could change one thing about Jeff Lewis Live
49:20 Doug’s biggest fears: death, pain, and poverty
50:00 Doug’s dream career and what he still wants most
51:00 Doug’s day job in LGBTQ+ marketing
53:05 Cook & Kibbitz, truffle salt, and where to follow Doug

Doug Boudin appears to use the handle @doug_boudin and promotes Cook & Kibbitz there; his truffle salt collaboration is sold through Saltery.

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Encore airing: Scary Sherri is back — and she’s as scary accurate as ever. After 15+ years reading Liat (and plenty of Jeff), Sherri joins Jeff Lewis for an encore episode and gives MJ her first-ever reading… and it gets REAL.

In this episode, MJ hears unexpected truths about generational karma and her son, why she’s being pushed to open her heart, and how healing her relationship with her mom is part of breaking the cycle. Plus, Jeff can’t resist asking about love… and Sherri has thoughts.

• 00:00 Why she’s called “Scary Sherri” (scary accurate)

• 00:58 Jeff’s take on psychics + manifesting (and not taking the advice 😅)

• 02:26 What makes this reading different: MJ’s first time, authentic on-air

• 04:19 MJ’s reading begins (energy shuffle + intention)

• 05:16 Karma + her son: patterns repeating through generations

• 06:23 “Open your heart” (beyond money) + compassion as a practice

• 12:00 Forgive your mom + release the past (breaking the cycle)

• 14:17 Why this season feels pivotal (karma/years ahead)

• 17:11 Can MJ get the love she needs? (relationship reality check)

• 19:08 Liat translates: nurture connections, “smell the roses”

• 19:49 Jeff love convo begins 👀 (“Was Jeff ever in love?”)

• 28:16 Jeff’s deeper takeaway: giving love vs receiving it back

• 31:12 Sherri calls out healing after heartbreak + what comes next

• 35:28 The big message: MJ’s choices model “real love” for her son

• 40:43 Where to book Sherri + show wrap / CTAs

Jeff Lewis

• Instagram: @jljefflewis

• Business inquiries: [email protected]

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Parenting today feels different — because it is.

In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, family coach Sean Donohue joins Heal 2 Feel to unpack modern parenting struggles: strong-willed kids, boundaries, shame, divorce, discipline, and the fear of "messing them up."

With over 20 years of experience coaching families and millions of monthly views across social media, Sean shares practical scripts, emotional tools, and mindset shifts that help parents lead with both connection and strength.

This conversation gets real:

• The difference between gentle and strong parenting

• Why "it's not about the green plate"

• How to teach trust and boundaries

• Raising resilient kids without creating entitlement

• Handling divorce conversations with young children

• The inner work parents must do first

• If you've ever wondered:

  "Am I doing this right?"
  "Did I just screw up my kid?"
  "How do I say no without shame?"
  "How do I raise strong but kind humans?"

  This episode is for you.

  Because parenting isn't about perfection.
  It's about connection, leadership, and growth.

  Timestamps

  00:00 The bar is raised: modern parenting & breaking cycles
  02:19 The fear of shaping your child's subconscious
  04:07 Sean's origin story — from Supernanny to family coach
  08:27 "You can't control your child. You can control yourself."
  10:35 The strong-willed, sensitive child conversation
  15:24 Gentle vs authoritarian parenting — finding the balance
  17:28 The 7-second boundary script for persistent kids
  19:40 Role play: teaching kids to honor boundaries
  22:08 Divorce & young children — using the word "confusing"
  24:59 Why hiding your emotions from your kids isn't healthy
  29:20 Showing your humanity builds deeper connection
  33:44 The estrangement generation & staying connected long-term
  37:55 The "monitor lizard" story — saying yes vs sticking to no
  44:43 Are we raising entitled kids? Money & overindulgence
  48:20 Empathetic limits: how to say no with connection
  53:00 It's not about the plate — it's about trust
  59:15 Why saying no can feel emotionally loaded
  1:03:50 Scripts to pause before reacting
  1:07:00 "Connection before correction"
  1:13:07 Delayed gratification & building long-term resilience

   

  Connect with Sean Donohue

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.familycoach/
• Podcast: The Sean Donohue Show: https://www.parentingmodernteens.com/podcast
• Website: https://www.parentingmodernteens.com/
  

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Kimberly Meredith joins Heal 2 Feel to share the incredible story behind her near-death experience (2012), the return of her childhood gifts, and how she understands healing through "God as energy," intuition, and the 5th dimension. The conversation explores her early paranormal experiences, why she suppressed her abilities, her nursing + Hollywood medical-tech career, and the moment everything changed. Kimberly also offers practical ways to "stay healed," talks collective shifts (Aquarian Age / shedding seasons), and gives a powerful intuitive moment for the hosts.

Quick note: This episode includes spiritual perspectives and personal experiences and is not a substitute for medical advice.

Timestamps

00:00 Kimberly on healing "through the energy outside" / Holy Spirit as energy
00:00:31 Welcome back + hosts intro
00:00:47 Guest intro + Kimberly's credentials + book spotlight
00:01:43 Kimberly's story begins: near-death experience (2012) setup
00:02:11 "Were you born with the blinking?" Childhood gifts confirmed
00:03:01 Paranormal experiences + bond with grandmother
00:04:15 Feeling different as a kid + spirituality in school
00:05:38 What "blinking" actually means + suppressing it at age 7
00:05:58 Nursing path + still hearing "whispers" from spirit
00:07:10 Hollywood medical tech life (sets, accuracy, writing)
00:08:02 Cedars trauma unit stories + miracles + patients
00:10:19 Supervisor notices Kimberly's instinct to help beyond her assignment
00:11:23 Burning the candle at both ends + caretaking + survival mode
00:12:41 The accident: car door hits her + concussion/hematoma
00:14:26 Symptoms worsen + collapse + rushed to hospital
00:15:52 Near-death experience begins
00:16:19 What she recalls: father, light through eyes, physical sensations
00:17:14 A woman appears in her NDE + "You're safe"
00:18:04 "Get it off me" — the light/energy pressing on her chest
00:19:34 Waking up knowing life won't be the same
00:21:09 Recovery: speech + mobility challenges + hospital rehab
00:22:39 Gifts return: blinking resumes after coming home
00:23:47 "You healed yourself" — Kimberly explains how
00:24:27 Discovered at home + healing begins (hands-on, prayer)
00:26:48 First major proof: "I'm healed… surgery canceled"
00:28:42 Word spreads fast — daily visitors + scanning medical intuition
00:30:06 She wasn't charging for years (donation-based early period)
00:31:15 What is the 5th dimension? (and why it matters)
00:33:25 3D vs 5D examples (fear vs love/kindness/simplicity)
00:34:19 Miracle healings + mindset + "We all can have miracle healings"
00:35:35 Wayne Dyer example + "I am well" mindset
00:36:21 Affirmations + staying in the frequency
00:37:23 Practical steps: meditation, no gossip, boundaries, service
00:38:24 Where we're headed as consciousness/planet + soul tribe
00:40:22 "Shedding" seasons + relationships/jobs/moves (collective shift)
00:41:10 Kimberly's intuitive moment + soul frequency numbers
00:43:16 Father's presence + symbolism + signs (11s)
00:45:55 Book highlight + healing prayer + audio options
00:46:53 How to book Kimberly (readings/healings, Zoom options)
00:49:13 What happens when we die? + dimensions/omniscient energy
00:50:15 Passing over + "time to live, time to die" + faith + prayer
00:53:29 Kimberly's radio show + where to listen
00:53:53 Outro + write-in questions + rate/review CTA

Kimberly Meredith

• Website: thehealingtrilogy.com

• Instagram: @kimberlymeredith

• Book: Awakening to the Fifth Dimension: Discovering the Soul's Path to Healing (available in print + audio)

• Heal 2 Feel Podcast

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Liat and MJ kick off the new year with a real-time life update: MJ's "2.0" era, co-parenting + post-separation boundaries, and what it's like returning to reality TV without slipping back into "messy for the cameras." They also unpack the new dynamics (and drama) on The Valley: Persian Style—including friendships, alliances, and why healing sometimes looks like choosing peace over proving a point.

What you'll hear in this episode

• MJ's lighter energy in her "MJ 2.0" season: self-worth, softness, and speaking up with boundaries

• Navigating separation + co-parenting: why "healing conversations" take time

• Friendship repair + forgiveness: letting go of "stay mad forever" loyalty

• On-screen dynamics: why some relationships read as "trauma-bonded" vs. truly compatible

• Rebuilding after chaos: releasing survival mode (freeze/flight/fawn) and learning to live

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In this deeply honest and transformational episode of Heal 2 Feel, we sit down with Colette Abedi and Kerry Rhodes for an unforgettable conversation about plant medicine, grief, identity, and what real healing actually requires.

Colette shares how losing her father led her to ayahuasca—and ultimately to producing The Medicine documentary and writing her novel My Uncaged Summer. Kerry opens up about life after the NFL, surrendering control, ego death, and how plant medicine helped him reconnect to his purpose, his voice, and himself.

This episode explores the truth many people miss: plant medicine isn't the cure — it opens the door. The work is still yours.

If you're navigating grief, divorce, identity shifts, or standing at the edge of a deeper healing journey, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – The truth about healing: "It's not the cure — the cure is inside you"
02:00 – Why plant medicine became part of this journey
05:20 – Colette's grief, losing her father, and saying yes to ayahuasca
08:45 – "I saw my dad" — breaking the veil & life after death
12:10 – What ayahuasca actually feels like (the purge + surrender)
15:00 – Kerry's life after the NFL & fear of losing control
18:45 – Ego death, therapy, and asking: Is there more inside me?
22:30 – Reliving childhood wounds & the power of remembering
26:00 – Seeing life from the higher self perspective
30:00 – Past lives, energy, and altered states of consciousness
35:00 – Why plant medicine can blow up your life (and why that's okay)
40:15 – Leaving marriages, choosing yourself, and sacred endings
45:00 – From validation to self-love
49:30 – Healing masculine & feminine energy
53:30 – Colette's book My Uncaged Summer & Persian culture
58:00 – Dating, soul connections & being whole on your own
1:02:00 – Final reflections: when the medicine calls

Colette Abedi
Author | Producer
📖 My Uncaged Summer (available everywhere books are sold)
📸 Instagram: @coletteabedi

Kerry Rhodes
Former NFL Player | Actor | Musician
🎵 New single: Hush
📸 Instagram: @kerryon_

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In this episode, we sit down with holistic dating coach Amy to talk about what most of us were never taught: relational skills—and how to intentionally choose love from an aligned place (instead of repeating patterns from fear). Amy breaks down her Four Pillars of Aligned Love and shares how she helps clients shift their energy, stop "dating from the wound," and build real, sustainable chemistry.

You'll hear why "spark" isn't the whole story, what emotional maturity actually looks like early on, how to spot readiness (and why it's the hardest pillar), and how gratitude can completely change your dating experience. This one is part dating strategy, part spiritual reset—aka Heal 2 Feel style.

What You'll Learn

• The Four Pillars of Aligned Love: Chemistry, Emotional Maturity, Core Values, Readiness

• Why "no spark in 5 minutes" is usually a trap—and what real chemistry is

• How to stop attracting emotionally unavailable partners

• The "Choose Me" lens (and how to flip it into Choose Yourself)

• Why gratitude is a superpower in dating (and in life)

• How childhood wounds quietly shape adult relationship patterns

• What Amy means by "dating from the wound" vs dating from love

  Timestamps

  00:00 The most important skill we should learn in middle school: relational skills
  00:35 Meet Amy + what "Love, Amy" is (a 4-month intensive)
  01:19 Why energy blocks can keep love away—even when you're "doing all the things"
  02:29 Readiness: why some people say they want love, but aren't actually ready
  03:40 Amy's origin story: leaving a 20-year marriage + trusting the leap
  05:59 Meditation as the turning point: "messages" and learning to listen
  07:05 "If you really look back, you will see."
  08:12 Dating as a full-time "spiritual practice" + making mistakes on purpose
  10:28 "Are we dating from our wound?"
  12:24 Amy's early spiritual experience (and how it shaped her path)
  15:11 Becoming more "you" attracts more aligned partners
  17:22 Coaching example: shifting from fear to love in real time
  18:55 Banter on apps: why it feels stilted + how to make it natural
  23:00 The Four Pillars breakdown begins
  23:54 Sustainable chemistry: emotional intimacy first (slow burn > spark)
  24:54 Emotional maturity: the early-date questions that reveal everything
  25:59 Core values: "What are you grateful for right now?"
  27:03 Readiness: the hardest pillar to diagnose (and why)
  29:39 The "Choose Me" lens + reclaiming your quirky self
  32:59 Why people numb pain (and how feeling it releases it)
  35:17 Gratitude as a dating superpower + "find someone's magic"
  36:20 What success looks like (it's not just "finding someone")
  42:19 Helping clients once they meet someone: building a strong foundation
  44:57 Visioning exercise: what you think you want vs what you truly need
  46:19 Love Is Blind: what it gets right—and what it's missing
  48:16 The pattern of chasing the undeserving: earning love + healing maps
  50:26 The discomfort of dating differently + upper limiting
  54:08 Where to find Amy + how to work with her
  55:09 Show wrap + how to submit questions

  Guest Contact Info (Amy — Love, Amy)

  • Website: loveamy.co

  • Instagram: @lovethatamy (spoken as "Love That Amy" in the episode)

  • Program: Love, Amy — 4-month intensive holistic dating coaching

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  Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid
  Production: Sylvirgale Productions
  Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)

In this raw, real-time healing session, Shannon opens up about shame, self-worth, family wounds, and relationship patterns—and bravely steps into her first hypnosis experience on camera. Shinka connects with powerful loved-one messages from Spirit, while Joe breaks down the subconscious patterns that keep us stuck (and how to finally release them).

Expect tears, breakthroughs, and that Dare to Heal magic—where healing happens in real time.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome back to Dare to Heal (part of Heal 2 Feel)
00:57 What Dare to Heal is + what to expect from this segment
01:20 Shannon Beador joins the healing circle
01:34 Meet the healers: Shinka + Joe Tabb
03:43 Spirit begins coming through immediately
04:15 Shannon's grandfather's message: confidence, beauty, self-worth
05:02 A maternal-line female energy comes through (grandmother)
06:20 A cancer-connected message + "Joy" comes through with validation + a butterfly sign
09:03 Shannon's dad "Gene the Machine" + family context
10:13 Shannon's upbringing: parents' relationship, fighting, drinking, infidelity
12:03 Feeling distant from dad growing up + closeness with mom
13:54 Reconnection + father's emotional moment: "I live for seeing you."
14:30 Forgiveness theme: it's not only about dad—mom, too
16:01 Shannon's commitment year: focusing on self + family
17:09 "Dog poop" shame story + how quickly shame can latch on
18:08 Relationship patterns begin: betrayal, love bombing, fear of being left
21:49 Joe's breakdown: the "brains" (primitive, mammalian, conditioned/human) + subconscious patterns
23:24 The 3 core subconscious wounds Joe sees most: abandonment, control, not-good-enough
25:29 Shannon connects her childhood turbulence to her relationship patterns
27:10 Shinka names the deeper imprint: early betrayal + what "man" became associated with
32:14 Shinka's message: return to the younger self (around 16) + reclaim self-worth
33:09 Joe defines belief systems + how they're formed
33:53 Shannon says yes: "Let's do it." (healing/hypnosis begins)
34:15 Identifying the stuck belief: "I'm not good enough" + fear of being "found out"
36:38 Root age identified: ~7–8 years old
40:33 "Release that decision—NOW." (core moment of reframe + release)
41:55 Emotional release (tears) + "letting love in"
44:33 Shannon returns: first hypnosis experience + processing
46:33 What changes after this? Repatterning + "generalizing" the new belief
48:21 "Shame is the gateway drug." (powerful reframe)
50:07 Shannon on DUI shame + accountability + serving at church
52:03 Shinka reframes the lesson: perfection isn't real + kids learn resilience
56:16 Bravocon accountability moment + facing it head-on
58:27 Joe on projection/transference + why comments don't hit the same anymore
01:00:05 Shannon's early Twitter clapbacks: "Do you feel better now?"
01:01:08 Friendship boundaries + keeping cast relationships as "work"
01:02:58 Tamra dynamics + boundaries + healing shifts
01:07:30 Shannon as an example for others going through it
01:12:05 Spirit returns: a young love (motorcycle accident) + "you were the love of his life"
01:15:28 The "age 16" thread returns + early affection / first "I love you"
01:17:47 Where to book Shinka + Joe
01:19:26 Outro + write-ins + rate & review reminder

Shinka — Psychic Medium / Healer

• Website: MySpiritualHealings.com

• Sessions: In-person or Zoom

• Location: Woodland Hills, CA

Joe Tabb — Hypnotherapist / The TABB Technique

• Website: TheTabbTechnique.com

• Bookings: Sessions available via the site

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Production: Sylvirgale Productions
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In this raw and heartfelt update episode of Heal 2 Feel, Mercedes "MJ" Javid joins Liat in the hot seat to talk about the very real aftermath of filing for divorce from Tommy after seven years of marriage.

MJ opens up about the grief that comes with ending a marriage — the emotional weight of packing up a life, sorting through memories, and navigating the logistics of moving while protecting her energy and staying strong for Shams.

Liat and MJ also unpack the deeper layers: loneliness inside a relationship, the silent treatment, emotional disconnection, and why "staying together for the kids" can sometimes teach the wrong definition of love. Through it all, MJ shares what's surprised her most about this new chapter — including how she already feels lighter, clearer, and more like herself again.

This episode is a reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose your peace — even when it's painful — and trust that life on the other side will meet you with something better.

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Timestamps

00:00 MJ on "rediscovering everything" in this new chapter
00:15 Welcome + MJ in the hot seat
00:53 MJ filed for divorce from Tommy (7 years)
01:13 Divorce grief: "It's like a death… but they're still there"
01:37 The reality of moving + leaving the family home
02:57 A home as a "live photo album"
03:00 Sorting memories, donating, and the emotional weight of purging
04:20 The marriage timeline + shared history in their homes
05:20 Protecting Shams emotionally + what he's noticing so far
05:37 Liat asks: do you have regrets?
06:02 MJ on trying for a long time + feeling disrespected
07:44 Did you outgrow each other? The breaking point
07:51 Apathy, isolation, and feeling taken for granted
08:12 "Lonely in the relationship"
09:06 Staying "for the wrong reasons"
09:32 Liat: why "stay together for the kids" can backfire (subconscious conditioning)
10:33 Why kids want happy parents — and how divorce is handled matters
12:18 The loneliest years + reaching for emotional connection
13:47 Specific example: weekends, sports, and feeling shut out
15:54 The "golf course" dynamic and unmet emotional needs
16:47 Liat reflects on the cycle of shutdown + numbing
17:33 Kabbalah concept: when one grows and the other doesn't
18:06 MJ: Tommy doesn't see his part yet (still raw)
19:05 Logistics + co-parenting in the middle of the move
19:59 Halloween setback + how arguments still show up
20:31 Liat: MJ seems lighter already
21:24 "Higher vibration" + attracting new opportunities
22:28 MJ on protecting her energy through the process
23:15 Grief, love, and accepting "we're not good together"
24:19 The reality of moving chaos (deliveries, exhaustion, survival mode)
25:16 Liat: MJ's glow + "500 bricks off your back"
26:08 MJ: fear, judgment, and making sure Shams is okay
27:31 How Shams is handling two homes so far
28:06 Working together on the move — amicable overall
29:11 Public reaction + how fast it moved
29:28 Advice for anyone scared to leave
30:06 "This needed to happen no matter what"
31:13 Purging a house = purging your life
31:59 MJ stops late-night shopping (no longer filling the void)
32:48 Liat: shifting from surviving to living
33:12 "2026 MJ is coming back to life"
33:40 Closing + parting words
33:59 Outro + how to submit questions + rate/review