Episodes of my Radio Show "Dialing Dr. Donna" as broadcast live on "The Jeff Lewis Channel #789!" exclusively on SiriusXM Radio are available below for your listening pleasure.
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~Dr. Donna ❤
"How Working with NFL Players Changed Everything I Thought I Knew About Therapy"
When I started working with professional athletes, I realized something profound - if these incredibly strong, successful men needed emotional support, then maybe we ALL do. In this episode, I'll share how my work with the NFL led me to develop Eudaimonia® Therapy, and why I believe every single person can benefit from understanding their inner world a little better. Trust me, you're going to want to hear this.
"Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You Something - Let's Listen Together"
I've always been fascinated by dreams - they're like having a direct conversation with your subconscious. In this episode, I'll walk you through my simple approach to understanding what your dreams really mean. We'll explore everything from those anxiety dreams we all have to the amazing phenomenon of psychic dreams. Your nighttime stories are more meaningful than you think.
"It Wasn't Just Your Parents - Your Siblings Shaped You Too"
Here's something most people don't realize - while we're all focused on how our parents influenced us, our siblings were quietly shaping our psychological development too. We spend so much of our adult lives healing from childhood, and understanding ALL the players in that story can be incredibly freeing. Let's explore how your family dynamics are still showing up in your life today - because apparently, your little brother wasn't just practicing his wrestling moves on you, he was also teaching you negotiation skills and the fine art of strategic retreat.
"Why Loss Changes You (And Why That's Actually Okay)"
Loss is one of the hardest things we face as humans, and I think we struggle with it because we don't really understand what it's trying to teach us. If you want to love deeply, you will experience loss - that's just part of the human experience. But here's what I've learned: loss changes you, and it's supposed to. Let me share how we don’t have to just survive it, but how we can grow from it - because apparently grief comes with a really terrible instruction manual that nobody bothers to read.
"People Pleasers, We Need to Talk About Your Beautiful, Complicated Heart"
Oh, my dear people pleasers - I see you, and I understand you. But I have to lovingly tell you something that might sting a little: when we say yes to everything and everyone, we're not actually being authentic. We're being incredibly skilled at managing other people's emotions. Let's talk about why boundaries aren't mean - they're necessary for living truthfully - because you've been running a 24/7 emotional customer service department, and it's time to change those business hours.
"The Real Truth About What We All Want in Love"
Dating has become this complicated dance, especially with all these apps, but at the core, we're all just looking for connection. In this episode, I'll share what I've learned about what men really need (and why they sometimes can't express it) and what women deeply want (but often don't know how to ask for). Plus, I'll tell you about my own online dating adventures - because yes, even therapists have dating stories!
"Stress vs. Anxiety - Understanding What Your Body Is Really Telling You"
So many of us think we're anxious when we're actually stressed, or vice versa. Understanding the difference can change everything about how you respond to what you're feeling. Your body is always trying to communicate with you - let's learn to listen to what it's really saying and how you can work with it instead of against it...because apparently your nervous system has been sending you very important memos that you've been filing straight into the "push through and pretend it's fine" folder.
"How to Keep Love Alive When Statistics Say You Won't"
With half of marriages ending in divorce and the average marriage lasting only eight years, I know these numbers can feel scary. But here's what I've learned from years of couples work - that spark everyone talks about? It's not magic that just disappears. It's something you can nurture and rebuild. Let me show you how, because it turns out relationships need more than just really good first-date energy to make it past the "who forgot to buy milk again" phase.
"Are Women Still Being Burnt at the Stake in the Workplace?"
There's something I've noticed in my practice - even the most successful women carry this deep, unconscious message that they need to stay small to stay safe. It goes all the way back to ancient stories about women, and it's still affecting how we show up in boardrooms and relationships today. It's time we talked about this and started changing the narrative, because somewhere between "good girls don't make waves" and "lean in," we got really confused about whether we're supposed to be invisible or invincible.
"Understanding Our Addictions - The Ones We Hide and the Ones We Don't"
As someone who's spent years specializing in addiction counseling, I can tell you this - we all have our things. Maybe it's substances, maybe it's shopping, maybe it's our phones. The question isn't whether you have addictive patterns (we all do), it's whether those patterns are serving your life or limiting it. Let's explore this together, without judgment, because apparently we're all just walking around with our own personal collection of things we can't put down - and some of us have gotten really creative about what qualifies as "essential for survival."
"Stop Waiting for Your Passion to Find You"
Here's something I tell all my clients - passion isn't something that strikes you like lightning while you're sitting on your couch. It's something you develop, something you cultivate. A meaningful life comes from finding purpose and allowing yourself pleasure and enjoyment. Let's figure out how to build the life that actually lights you up, because "follow your passion" is about as helpful as "just be yourself" - thanks for the advice, but could we get some specifics please?
"A Mother-Daughter Conversation About Working Mom Reality"
I'm joined by my daughter Noelle for this one, and we're having the conversation so many families need to have. Are working moms showing their daughters what female power looks like, or are we modeling something else entirely? It's complicated, it's real, and we're going to talk about all of it - the beautiful and the messy parts of being a working mother today...because "having it all" sounds inspiring until you realize it means doing everything at once while pretending you're not slowly losing your mind.
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