All Things Life with Niro Feliciano
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 110 ratingsThe "All Things Life" Podcast is about just that- everything that has the power to impact who we are and how we do relationships. Niro Feliciano, cognitive psychotherapist, offers practical strategies she has developed over the last 15 years in private practice and invites you into conversations with authors, speakers, mental health and wellness specialists and other experts to help you live your fullest life. Niro talks openly and honestly about relationships, marriage, parenting, friendships, anxiety and fear, race, culture, identity, sex, and spirituality- there is definitely something for everyone!Niro will also release a weekly bonus episode called "Soul Full Sundays" for those listeners who are people of faith or curious about the faith life. Season one premieres on March 21st, her 44th birthday, and will offer advice, support and information on Coping With The New Normal of COVID-19.Niro is a wife, mom of 4 and and ivy league trained therapist in private practice for the last 15 years. Niro is often featured in Parents Magazine, Today's Parents, NBC news, Fox 61 and Cheddar TV sharing her expertise on mental health and relationships. For more info about Niro visit her website at nirofeliciano.com
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Finding Peace When Life Isn't Peaceful with Amy Julia Becker
March 24, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBPeace often feels elusive, but is there a way to experience it more consistently even when life is chaotic, uncertain and confusing? My dear friend and author Amy Julia Becker sheds some light on living a life marked by peace even when life is far from peaceful.
Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls with Chelsey Goodan
March 07, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBChelsey Goodan has 16 years of experience as a tutor and mentor for teenage girls, and she shares her wisdom, which reflects the wisdom of these young women, on how we can connect, heal, and empower them so that they can become the unstoppable women they were created to be. This is for every parent of a daughter, anyone who loves a young woman, and parents who want their sons to make the world a safer place for all women. More about Chelsey and her new book: https://www.chelseygoodan.co...
New Year, Stronger You 4: While You Wait
February 19, 2024 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWhat do you do while you wait? You've asked and prayed and waited and waited some more—but what can you do while waiting in uncertainty? In this episode, I talk about what we can focus on during these times so that we can use it to strengthen both our faith and ourselves while we wait for answers.
New Year, Stronger You 3: Finding Vision
January 28, 2024 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWhat is vision, and how do you find it? Why is it important to our purpose? My wise, spiritually gifted friend Sonia Thomas Samson gives us key insights in this episode on how to develop and become aligned with the vision for your life.
New Year, Stronger You 2: Faithful in the Small
January 20, 2024 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat does it actually mean to be faithful in the small things? I thought I knew, but this week I saw this age-old idea in a new light. Small actions, small decisions, small thoughts—they all come into play and reveal truth about who we really are and the life we live.
SoulFULL Sunday: New Year, Stronger You 2024
January 11, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHappy New Year! Resolutions, intentions, or words? What it actually takes to change our behavior goes much deeper than setting a goal. In this episode, I share with you what I have found that gets to the heart of what we need to make meaningful, lasting change.
SoulFULL Sunday: New Year, Same You?
January 10, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHappy New Year! Resolutions, intentions, or words? What it actually takes to change our behavior goes much deeper than setting a goal. In this episode, I share with you what I have found that gets to the heart of what we need to make meaningful, lasting change. www.nirofeliciano.com/
SoulFULL Sunday: Choosing Joy... Again and Again
December 24, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBDoes joy feel more like a choice than a feeling? Not uncommon in this season. One thing we learn about the first Christmas is that it was a season of unmet expectations where many needed to both choose joy and rely on their faith—not unlike many of us today. In this episode, I talk about how to choose joy and choose it again. https://www.nirofeliciano.com/
SoulFULL Sunday: Holding on to Faith in the Darkness with Jenny Hubbard
December 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBJenny Hubbard knows darkness. Losing her passionate, fiery, 6-year-old Catherine Violet Hubbard in Sandy Hook 11 years ago has been a journey that has both challenged and grown her faith. In this episode, she shares how God has met her in some of her darkest moments and made it clear He sees her and given her new purpose in her pain. This sacred conversation gave me much to think about and sit with. I know it will for you, too. https://www.nirofeliciano.com/
SoulFULL Sunday: When the dream is bigger than you think...with Tim Washer
December 10, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 29.9 MBTim Washer would have never believed that he would one day be a comedian writing for shows like Saturday Night Live, a TEDx speaker, and a NYC marathon runner. Recovering from a divorce and struggling with uncertainty about his job and future, he talks about what he needed to do to move forward in strengthening his faith and believing that there was more ahead for his life. In this episode, he shares wisdom and reminders that we all need, especially when we feel stuck in the mundane moments ...
How to Live Your Best Life (and it's not what you think)
November 26, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWhat does it even mean to live your best life? If you don't define those terms for yourself, they will be defined for you. In this episode, I share two questions that I now ask myself every morning, which have helped me find what "live your best life" means for me. www.nirofeliciano.com
SoulFull Sunday: Finding Faith in the Unexpected
November 19, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWe all want stronger faith, but you know what that means, right? Oh yes, walking through the unexpected, the uncertain, and the unknown. Yet these are the situations that give us exactly that and more if we are looking in the right places. In this episode, I share more about my season of unexpected challenges and the unexpected gifts I have found along the way. https://www.nirofeliciano.com/
From Surviving to Thriving This Summer with Jacqueline Telgheder
July 02, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.1 MBWith four kids of her own, parent coach Jacqueline Telgheder knows how challenging summer can be. In this episode, she offers her practical wisdom and professional insight both for you and your kids, so that all of us can have the summer we truly need. Instagram: @jbt.coaching Website: www.jbtparentcoach.com
It's Literally All About the Gut with Dr. Robin Rose
June 25, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 34.2 MBOver 90% of illnesses are connected to our gut health, and many can be avoided with the right combination of diet, lifestyle, and supplements. Yet if you are anything like me, you are asking, "Where do we even begin to make changes that will actually impact our well-being?" Dr. Robin Rose unpacks all of this and more. I was fascinated by her explanation of how chronic stress is related to disease and what sleep actually does for us. You will not want to miss this episode, and my guess is t...
Diet and Mental Illness with Monica Marcello
June 11, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 33.9 MBThe idea that what you eat can heal your body is age-old, but is this true for mental illness? Dietitian Monica Marcello believes it can make a significant difference, now proven through clinical studies. It goes to show how integrated mental and physical health truly are. Learn what you can do to affect mood and mental health simply through diet in this informative episode. Monica Marcello, MS, RD is a registered dietitian who completed her Masters degree in Nutritional Science at the Uni...
To Medicate or Not... and so much more with Dr. Aruna Tummala
June 04, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 34.7 MBPsychiatrist Dr. Aruna has a radical perspective on mental health and healing... and she is not alone. We cover so much ground in this podcast: medication or not, generational trauma, leaky gut as an answer to all the things, and what do we do about it all? This was a mind-blowing episode that made me realize that in order to heal, yes, medication can be helpful, but we have to treat mental illness holistically to become whole. https://trinergyhealth.com
You Are More Than a Diagnosis with Sarah Fay
May 28, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.1 MBSarah Fay did not have one misdiagnosis...she had 6. She tells her story, written in her best-selling book Pathological, in this episode. It makes you realize that we have to be proactive about our mental health and also that limitations may be self-imposed when we receive a label. Please share this episode with anyone who has a mental illness or is struggling with a loved one who has one. Sarah Fay is an award-winning author, creative writing teacher, and keynote speaker. Her journalistic...
Less Is Much More with Jean Gordon
May 14, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIt's Mother's Day, and I have a gift for you! It's this conversation with Stylist extraordinaire Jean Gordon. Yes, we are talking about clothes and our closets, but it's truly a metaphor for so much more. Some of what she said hit me in an unexpected way as I thought about my own life and my appreciation of it. Such wisdom in her words! Drop a comment if you felt that way, too. Instagram: @jeangordon.style Virtual Wardrobe Editing Service: https://www.jeangordonstyle.com/
When Life Gives You Lemons: Navigating Divorce and Other Seasons of Grief
May 07, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 35.9 MBAlicia Robertson knows what she's talking about when she says, "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade." In this episode, she talks about what that really means during life's hardest, unimaginable situations. Alicia talks about navigating life after divorce, and I found her philosophy on life can be applied to any difficult, unexpected life situation. She is living proof that a beautiful life is possible, even after the unexpected. Follow her at @lemonadelifecoach on Instagram and at...
Overwhelmed? We Got You!
April 30, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 30 MBWe all go through seasons feeling overwhelmed, and this tends to be the case as we head for the summer. Best-selling author, speaker, and podcast host Tanya Dalton talks about what to do when this feeling hits and how we can still stay productive and live a meaningful life. https://tanyadalton.com __ COZY EARTH discount: CE-Niro
SoulFull Sunday: Godwinks, Identity, and Obedience
April 23, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBDo you ever think “That must be a sign!”? Do you believe in that? If so, it can make certain seasons of life easier. Identity can shift in life in different seasons. We often don’t realize what actually makes up our identity until we go through change. Yet, knowing you are on the right path can make these transitions easier. Confirmations and signs are there if we are open to them to help guide us. I talk about my recent experience with all of this in this episode.
Reducing the Mental Load of Parenthood and the Distracted Mind
April 05, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBSo that's a loaded title, but I think most of us can relate to an overwhelmed mind, which constantly thought switches, leading to more distraction. Psychologist, author, and podcast host of Simple Families, Denaye Barahona, PhD, unpacks it all for us, offering practical strategies to reduce our mental load and bring our minds to a place of awareness.
A Call to Heal with Isabel Bogdan
March 31, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 24.8 MBIsabel Bogdan is a healer who knew her calling at a very young age. Today she talks about her fascinating entry into the world and her work as a Nurse Practitioner spreading awareness and educating about the effects of oxidative stress and what we can do to bring healing to all aspects of our lives. Follow her on Instagram at @drisabelbogdan.
Is the Hype About Plant-Based Wellness True?
March 19, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes - 34.3 MBWith so many different messages on what we should be eating, it’s hard to know what truly makes a difference in our overall wellness. Dr. Katie is back on the podcast talking about her beautiful cookbook Plants First: A Physicians Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet. She offers her valuable insight on what a plant-forward diet can do for us, how to practically incorporate more into our everyday lives, AND how to get the kids on board, too! For more tips, recipes, and wellness insi...
To judge or not to judge...that is the REAL question
March 05, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 30.1 MBSo we tell our kids not to judge, but as adults, do we follow that advice? I find myself intentionally reminding myself not to judge and to stay curious about people. It's pretty hard these days given what we see on social media and the assumptions that are instantly made. Today I have Brenton Vaughan on the podcast, a very special guest who gave me a very special gift that sparked this conversation. __ Niro Feliciano | Life Coaching Contact me about Life Coaching here
Anxiety Sisters with Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek
February 08, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBAnxiety isn't going away any time soon, but the good news is that it is treatable, and we can learn to live a very full life even with it. Joining me on this episode are experts on the matter—the Anxiety Sisters, Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek—with practical tips and solutions to help you heal and live a fuller, calmer life. https://anxietysisters.com/
Miracles in the Mess
December 22, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIf your house is messy, life is messy, thoughts or relationships are messy... you are right where you need to be this Christmas. Just thinking through this Christmas story for the one millionth time, I have come to realize that God isn't intimidated by mess, He often chooses it to reveal the most.
Can't Sleep? We Got Answers! with Devin Burke
November 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBIf you can't sleep, join the 40+ million people who struggle with it—including me! I asked sleep expert Devin Burke all the questions I had on what I needed to know to help me sleep better and took his advice. For the first time in months, I am starting to sleep through the night, and you can, too. In this podcast, we talk about what to do if you can't fall asleep and stay asleep, how better sleep affects our longevity, health, and weight-loss goals, what we need to do during the day to sl...
South Asians on the Rise: A Conversation with Hena Doba
November 11, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHena Doba is truly an inspiration. Today we talked about her South Asian roots and the obstacles she faced rising in her prestigious career as a TV journalist from local news networks to CBS and now Cheddar News. Although our stories are different, there was an instant connection I felt with this South Asian sister as we talked about growing up South Asian in America, race, privilege, and how far we have come. Following on the heels of Diwali, this conversation is timely. Hena Doba is Anch...
SoulFull Sunday: When God Disappoints
October 23, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWe all go through hard seasons where our faith expectations are not met. Maybe it's a prayer that hasn't been answered or answered in a way that you didn't want. We have come through a season of all of the above, and God has walked us through it. In this episode, I talk about what I have learned. Affiliate podcast partner COZY EARTH lounge, sleepwear and bedding: https://glnk.io/182l/niro-feliciano Discount code: CE-NIRO
More with Kari Kampakis on Loving Your Girls (and Boys) Well (Part 2)
August 07, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBKari Kampakis is an author, speaker, and girl mom—although I have definitely learned from her posts about sons, too! Here we talk about her new book More Than A Mom, which is about caring for yourself and how that impacts your whole family. We also talk about being a girl mom. She is an amazing writer and speaker and full of the wisdom we all need! Grateful for this conversation! www.karikampakis.com/ Kari's books Kari's podcast
More Than a Mom with Kari Kampakis (Part 1)
July 31, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBKari Kampakis is an author, speaker, and girl mom—although I have definitely learned from her posts about sons, too! Here we talk about her new book More Than A Mom, which is about caring for yourself and how that impacts your whole family. We also talk about being a girl mom. She is an amazing writer and speaker and full of the wisdom we all need! Grateful for this conversation! www.karikampakis.com/ Kari's books Kari's podcast
How To Be an Adult with Julie Lythcott-Haims
July 14, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.3 MBGrateful to have NYT Bestselling Author Julie Lythcott-Haims on the podcast once again talking about her latest book—Your Turn: How to Be An Adult. In this book, Julie writes with such compassion, helping young adults navigate their way in an incredibly complicated world. In this episode, she vulnerably shares some of her own challenges in her own parenting of young adults, as well as the powerful stories of young people trying to figure it out. Julie shares timely wisdom for parents who wa...
How to Be An adult with Julie Lythcott-Haimes
July 14, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.3 MBGrateful to have NYT Bestselling Author Julie Lythcott-Haimes on the podcast once again talking about her latest book- Your Turn- How to Be An Adult. In this book, Julie writes with such compassion helping young adults navigate their way in an incredibly complicated world. In this episode she vulnerably shares some of her own challenges in her own parenting young adults as well as the powerful stories of young people trying to figure it out. Julie shares timely wisdom for parents who want...
Family Matters with Dr. Satchi and Dr. Krissy
June 20, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBFamilies can be beautiful, complex, limiting and freeing all at the same time. It's amazing what we can learn about our history, our loved ones and ourselves if we take the time to ask questions. That is exactly what I got to do this Father's Day with my own father Dr. M Satchi. My sister, Dr. Krissy, and I got the chance to sit down and hear a few stories of his extraordinary life.
Gutsy: What It Takes To Be Brave with Dr. Leah Katz
May 20, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBDr. Leah Katz is a clinical psychologist and a calm voice of reason in this hectic life we all lead. Although she is a new friend, I feel like I have known her for years, and I know you will, too. Her new book, Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery, teaches us the importance of being present in order to truly tap into what we desire in life. Leah explains mindfulness in a way that is accessible to all of us and believes it is the way to a truer, fuller, more present life. Who doe...
Gutsy: What It Takes To Be Brave
May 20, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBDr. Leah Katz is a clinical psychologist and a calm voice of reason in this hectic life we all lead. Although she is a new friend, I feel like I have known her for years, and I know you will, too. Her new book, Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery, teaches us the importance of being present in order to truly tap into what we desire in life. Leah explains mindfulness in a way that is accessible to all of us and believes it is the way to a truer, fuller, more present life. Who doe...
Finding the Strength to Believe
May 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBLisa Bollacke faced a situation that most of us can't imagine. How do people hold on to faith during these times? Where is God at our lowest moments? Today's story released this mother's day is one of a mother's faith for her son as she and her family faced the unimaginable. This story has inspired me for years to believe that God is bigger than our worst nightmare and can truly bring beauty from the ashes.
The Battle with Body Image
April 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBLove yourself. But how do we do this, especially if we struggle with how we look? Eating disorder experts Debbie Chrabolowski, LPC and Rena Bruckman, MS, RD-N answer the hard questions that many of us are asking: How do we start working on a healthy body image when we don't love what we look like? What is disordered eating vs an eating disorder? When should you intervene for your child or yourself? How do we create healthy messaging in our home for our children and families? Great episode t...
SoulFull Sunday: Birthday Reflections on Pride and Humility
March 22, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBToday All Things Life is 2 years old! It is also my birthday, and birthdays seem like a good time to reflect on where we've been and where we want to go. I've been thinking a lot lately about how pride shows up in ways we can't detect and what humility really means. Sharing those thoughts with you today.
To Be Made Well: A Conversation on Healing and Hope
March 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBMy friend and author Amy Julia Becker joins me today to talk about the areas of our lives that need healing and how physical, emotional and spiritual healing are all connected. I can't think of a better time to have this conversation coming out of the pandemic and feeling like the world is fractured. She offers much hope and insight that I know will make you think as much as it did me.
Fit and Fabulous Over 40
March 06, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBWait! This chat is not just for those over 40. We need to be aware as early as possible of the things that affect our overall wellness and the impact of stress on our bodies. Jennifer Kirsch has helped me have a new conversation around what truly is healthy. I wanted to share some of her wisdom with you today. To learn more about Jennifer and the programs she offers visit: Instagram: @jenniferkirschfitness (best place to find her!) Website: https://jenniferkirschfitness.com Programs ...
What a Month Off Social Media Can Do
February 27, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBFor years when I have been working with clients who are anxious and discontent, I have encouraged them to take some time off social media and focus on their own real lives. I have yet to have one come back saying it didn't help. So this time, I did it myself- and wow- it made me aware of so much I didn't even know was happening. I share all about that in this episode!
SoulFull Sunday: Finding Diamonds in the Rough with Carine Marco
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBSometimes, when we go through hard things, we have to borrow the faith of others around us while ours is being refined. We don't always recognize the diamonds in that darkness, but with a little light, they can be found. Carine Marco is one woman whose faith always inspires me, and I have no doubt the story she shares today will inspire you, too.
The Secrets to Long-Term Love
February 16, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBEd Feliciano joins me on this post-Valentine's Day podcast to talk about the ups and downs of long-term relationships and the lessons we have learned and continue to learn even after almost 19 years of marriage. And, yes, this is how we spent our Valentine's Day evening...recording a podcast!
Social Media, Cell Phones, Friend Drama...OH MY!
February 06, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBTherapist Carrie Amos and I talk about all the things tweens and teens that can make life so very complicated. Just know, parents, you are not alone. Hopefully, this conversation will help you have the hard conversations with your kids and navigate these tricky issues with a little more clarity.
SoulFull Sunday: While You Wait: Finding Purpose in the Process
January 30, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBMany of us have prayers that have not been answered yet and often find ourselves waiting for something to happen in our lives. Melly Bonita knows what it's like to wait in the midst of a challenge. Today she shares her faith journey of what has happened through the waiting and how she finds hope in the process.
Not in the Mood?
January 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBNot in the Mood? You are not alone. Yes, that's right—we are talking about it today. Low sexual desire is an area that affects a large percentage of women and a smaller percentage of men. Desire can fluctuate over the course of one's life especially during perimenopause and menopause and yet is an important part of wellness and our relationships. Specialist Jackie Giannelli joins us today to tell us what we can do about it.
Praying Bold: The Power of Spiritual Fasting with Sonia Thomas
January 16, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBNo, this is not about intermittent fasting! We’re talking about spiritual fasting, and this is the way the women—and now the men—in our family begin every new year. Spiritual fasting is powerful, and we have seen amazing things happen in and around us when we do this collectively. My dear friend Sonia Thomas joins me to talk about what fasting can do for your faith, life, and connection to God.
Praying Bold: The Power of Spiritual Fasting with Sonia Thomas
January 16, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBNo, this is not about intermittent fasting! We’re talking about spiritual fasting, and this is the way the women—and now the men—in our family begin every new year. Spiritual fasting is powerful, and we have seen amazing things happen in and around us when we do this collectively. My dear friend Sonia Thomas joins me to talk about what fasting can do for your faith, life, and connection to God.