The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi

Have you noticed your skin acting up during stress, heartbreak, or burnout? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski speaks with Cindy Tusa, founder of the White Magnolia Skin Institute, about the mind-body link between emotions, subconscious beliefs, and skin health—and why flare-ups often reflect deeper nervous-system and lifestyle strain. You’ll learn: ✨ Why stress and limiting beliefs can show up as breakouts, dullness, or inflammation ✨ The role of self-worth, fear, guilt, and pressure in recurring skin issues ✨ How the skin microbiome, nutrition, and lifestyle affect healing ✨ A holistic approach to supporting clear, resilient skin from the inside out Connect with Cindy Tusa / White Magnolia Skin Institute: 🌿 Website: http://www.whitemagnoliaskininstitute.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhitemagnolia_asci/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteMagnoliaAdvancedSkinCareInstitute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re exhausted but can’t slow down, this episode will help you understand what’s driving it—and what to do right now to start recovering. Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler, author of Out of the Shadows, to talk burnout, stress, and how generational trauma can quietly shape work habits, anxiety, and health. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 How burnout can be a survival pattern (not a character flaw) 🧬 What generational trauma can look like in daily life 🚫 How to say “no” without guilt and stop overcommitting 🧠 Why therapy + self-reflection speed up healing 🫶 How to prioritize yourself while keeping your life running CONNECT WITH WILLIE HANDLERLove this episode? Dive deeper into Willie’s world—explore his books, stories, and powerful talks, and stay updated on new releases and events.Website: https://williehandler.comNewsletter: https://williehandler.substack.comBooks on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07N1TXQ5SSOCIALX (Twitter): https://x.com/WillieHandlerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/willietheauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-handler-70320144/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us know how to push through stress—but not how to actually stay mentally well. In this episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with MJ Murray Vachon, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 40 years of experience and over 50,000 therapy sessions, as she shares a practical framework for mental wellness. Using her river metaphor and five-tool model, she explains how your mind drifts into chaos or rigidity—and how to bring it back to calm, clear flow. You’ll learn: The difference between fixing symptoms and building real mental wellness A simple framework to move from anxious/rigid back to calm and flexible Everyday strategies to stay regulated in conflict and stressful situations Five concrete actions to reduce burnout and define wellness for yourself If you’re tired of living in survival mode, this episode gives you a roadmap to feeling more steady, resilient, and well. Connect with MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW 🌐 Website: https://mjmurrayvachon.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vachonmjmurray 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-j-murray-vachon-lcsw-184252289 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you keep thinking “I know what to do… so why am I still stuck?” this episode will help you find the belief underneath—and change it now.Lisa Urbanski sits down with Stephen Rue (lawyer, coach, and author of the MUST series) to break down limiting beliefs, self-love, and why identity comes before goal setting.You’ll learn 👇🧠 How limiting beliefs form and how they show up in your language✍️ The “I am…” exercise to uncover what’s running your choices🧺 The “Suffering Basket” method to shrink loneliness and pain❤️ Why self-love is the foundation for real change🎯 “I Am Smart to Act”: identity-first goal setting that sticks ⭐ CONNECT WITH STEPHEN RUE ⭐🔗 Website: https://stephenrue.live/ stephenrue.live📘 MUST: Becoming the Person You Are Meant to Be:Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible, and more. 📱Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STEPHENRUE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernfriedlawyer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenRue-zj5feLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-rue-957933139/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you look “fine” on the outside but feel exhausted, disconnected, or anxious on the inside, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening—and what to do next. Stacey Chillemi sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Sam Zand of Anywhere Clinic to unpack high-functioning depression and anxiety, why successful people often miss the signs, and how to get relief without blowing up your life. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 What high-functioning depression and anxiety actually look like ⚖️ Burnout vs anxiety vs depression (and why the difference matters) 🌬️ Grounding tools to calm your nervous system right now 💊 When medication helps—and when it should be temporary 🌱 How holistic psychiatry + therapy create real healing 🧘‍♂️ How ketamine therapy works and who it’s for Connect with Dr. Sam Zand: 🌐 https://www.anywhereclinic.com/drsamzand 📲 Instagram: @drsamzand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices