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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Episodes
When You Can't Turn It Off
September 16, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBFrom the beginning, I've been saying to limit your media intake for your mental health. But what if that isn't an option? My friend and news anchor Vanessa Freeman joins me to talk about her experiences reporting during this challenging time, her perspective as an African American woman, and what she does to stay well amidst so much news!!
SoulFull Sunday: The Down and Dirty
September 13, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBLife is messy. If there is anything that we are sure of in 2020, it is this. Things don’t go as planned, heck we can’t even plan. But what if getting messy, getting dirty are the beginnings of something bigger? Something greater, even if we can’t see it. Perhaps all we need is a little perspective shift...
Mo Money Mo Problems?
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBTalking with my dear friend and author Amy Julia Becker on affluence and anxiety as well as other types of privilege. This is an episode from Amy Julia's podcast Love is Stronger Than Fear where we talk about the complexities of privilege, race and identity and the achievement oriented culture of affluence that impacts our culture today.
SoulFull Sunday: Don’t Go It Alone: Connecting To Your Life Force
September 06, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIf your week was anything like mine- working, homeschooling, and managing the everyday challenges of life, you realized how much grace we are going to need in this season. Today I talk about what it means to not walk this path alone, but how to live a life connected and intertwined with God.
The Conversation We Just Don't Want to Have
September 02, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB...but really need to. My dear friend and hospice nurse Lauren Messina joins me to talk about the conversations we should be having with our partners and older parents during this season of COVID. Lauren also shares the challenges of being a working mom in this season and what we can do to keep going.
SoulFull Sunday: What do YOU want? Path, Purpose and Asking For Directions
August 30, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBYes, even in this time of uncertainty we can think about what we truly want for our lives. It starts with silence, good questions, and listening to still small voices, one of which is our very own.
We All Need a Little Big Love
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBSisterhood. We are part of a huge, collective sisterhood of shared experiences both in joy and struggle and my next guest knows this well. OBGYN Dr. Shieva Ghofrany has devoted her life to both encouraging, supporting and healing women. Today she shares her incredible story, her journey to losing the fear and how she became known as "big love fierce juju." Connect with Dr.Ghofrany at www.biglovefiercejuju.com and on Instagram @biglovefiercejuju.
SoulFull Sunday: When Healing Hasn't Happened
August 23, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBMom of 3 and successful photographer Rachel Henderson talks about how to hold onto faith during trying times. Living with a chronic illness that has been debilitating at times, Rachel has a beautiful story of hope and God’s faithfulness even when the healing hasn’t happened… yet.
Straight Outta The ICU
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBMy childhood friend Dr. Mirna shares her story on working in a Manhattan ICU during the height of the pandemic. Such an important episode to understand the impact COVID has had on healthcare workers and what we can do now to prevent getting to this point again.
SoulFull Sunday: Can I Get A Miracle?
August 16, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBDoes God still do miracles today? You Bet! My friend and Family Pastor Craig Horne talks about a few of the many miracles he's seen in his life and what's actually the most important thing to remember when we need one. A powerful episode and his accent is pretty awesome, too! You can find his book, The White Afrikan: That Became An African-American, by clicking here
Kids and Covid—The Questions We've All Been Asking
August 12, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBFor parents this issue is front and center both on our minds and on our hearts. Pediatrician and mom of 3, Dr. Meredith Renda offers us sound advice on what we need to consider when making the decisions that are right for our families.
SoulFull Sunday: Everyday Faith
August 09, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat does faith look like in the everyday? How can we live out our faith with people who don’t want anything to do with it? What about passing on faith to our kids? Public speaking coach and media trainer Demetra Ganias @demetraganias and I talk about what everyday faith looks like both in our families and in the workplace. This episode is taken from an Instagram live, I did with Demetra a few weeks ago. She is an excellent interviewer, insightful and brings such important topics in the ...
The Evolution of Female Friendships Part 2: Is it a Gain or a Drain?
August 05, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBToday I am sharing an interview that I did with my friend and journalist Sonni Abatta on her awesome podcast 30 Something with Sonni. She is insightful and thoughtful and I really had to think about some of the questions she asked me! I'm sure you will relate and see yourself in much of what we talk about. Follow Sonni @sonniabatta on Ig www.sonniabatta.com Her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-something-with-sonni-abatta/id1441586631?i=1000486485917
How To Deal With People Who Suck
August 02, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWe all have these people in our lives and we might be that person to someone else. There are many facets of a difficult situation as well as a difficult person and here I talk about what to consider if you find yourself in a tough relationship. Also, what does it really mean to live as a blessing even to those who hurt you? Listen and find out—it just might change your life and someone else's.
Mindset Reset Part 2: Distracted Much?
July 29, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBDistraction is literally addictive and that’s why it's so hard to stop!!! In this episode I will give you effective, practical strategies to become less distracted and more focused on making the most of your time and living the life that you really want.
SoulFull Sunday: Part 1: Distracted Much?
July 26, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBToday I’m talking about distraction and how it impacts living a life of faith and connection. Distraction has become a serious issue in our lives affecting our mental health and relationships especially in the midst of a stressful pandemic. If you are ready to make the choice to live more present and focused- these episodes are for you!
SoulFull Sunday: Part 1: Distracted Much?
July 26, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBToday I’m talking about distraction and how it impacts living a life of faith and connection. Distraction has become a serious issue in our lives affecting our mental health and relationships especially in the midst of a stressful pandemic. If you are ready to make the choice to live more present and focused- these episodes are for you!
The Life-Changing Magic of Self-Care
July 22, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBStressed, bored, or just losing your excitement for life? All normal, especially in the midst of a pandemic, and self-care is essential to living a healthy life physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. Psychotherapist Cathleen Bearse joins me to talk about the magic of self-care. Connect with Cathleen on her website selfcarebestie.com
SoulFull Sunday #18: Embracing the Season You Are In
July 19, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBFeeling disconnected or cut off from life as you knew it or perhaps the plans, purposes and dreams that you hoped for? If so you are not alone. God is very intentional about the season you are in right now and this is the lesson He gave me this week in my very own garden.
Why Not Me? The Journey of Infertility
July 15, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWe've all asked that question or at least thought it "Why isn't this happening for me?" Today my guest Psychotherapist Victoria Nunguesser gives us a powerful perspective on what we need to answer that question. We talk about her work with clients and her own journey of infertility and the wisdom she has received through both.
SoulFull Sunday #17: Finding Faith in the Desert
July 12, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBToday I’m talking with my former patient Sara Spranzman who shares her story of fear, loss and how she found hope along the way. It’s the story of discovering your faith in the desert seasons of your life. We also talk about the unspoken grief of miscarriage and what is important to know if you or someone you know has experienced this loss. A powerful message not to be missed.
Tales from the Couch: Feeling Anxious?
July 08, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBMy friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Fraidin joins me to talk about what we are seeing most these days in the office. If you are feeling anxious you are not alone and there IS something you can do about it!
SoulFull Sunday #16: While We Are Waiting: The Practice of Patience
July 05, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBSome of us were born with it–most of us not. We are all waiting for something and patience has a huge impact on the quality of our lives spiritually, emotionally and physically. So how do we develop more of this? Listen up.
The Evolution of Female Friendships
July 01, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBOur female friendships are so valuable and often so complicated. We can’t live without them, so its worth making the time to understand them. My friend and colleague, therapist Carrie Amos joins me once again to discuss the value of female friendships, how they change, what is toxic and what we need to be healthy and have a healthy connection with other women.
SoulFull Sunday #15: 2020–Our Year of Vision
June 28, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThat's what we thought, but maybe this has been the year we have seen more clearly than ever before...
How To Face 50 Fearlessly
June 24, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBOne of the most positive people I've ever met Amy Schmidt shares her vision for this second act of life that can be the greatest gift we have ever received even if accompanied by hot flashes or power surges as she calls them! I told you this lady is positive! For more from Amy: fearlesslyfacingfifty.com Buy her new book Cannonball: https://www.amazon.com/Cannonball-Fearlessly-Facing-Midlife-Beyond/dp/057869901X
SoulFull Sunday #14: Beyond the White Picket Fence
June 21, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBAmy Julia Becker, award winning author of White Picket Fences joins me today to talk about privilege and how to love in a world divided by it. We talk about what it means to be a person of faith entering into this dialogue and work. To hear more from Amy Julia visit: amyjuliabecker.com Buy her sold out book on Amazon back in stock this week: https://www.amazon.com/White-Picket-Fences-Turning-Privilege/dp/1631469207/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=white+picket+fences&qid=1592658339&sr=8-1
How To Fight Right
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSuch an important time to really learn how to listen, hear and if we are going to disagree, do it respectfully. Our couples therapist, Dr. Doug Scarth, shares insight into how to do this the right way. Dr. Scarth has had a private practice in Brookfield, CT for over 30 years treating families, children and adults with a broad range of difficulties. He can be contacted via phone at 203-740-8078 or [email protected]
SoulFull Sunday #13: Don't Just Talk About It, Be About It
June 14, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDeacon Art Miller has seen a lot in his lifetime. Been arrested numerous times, marched with Dr. King and his brother was Emmet Till's best friend. I'm talking about Emmet Till who was brutally lynched at 14 years old- that's 8th grade. He shares his wisdom, his insight and his radical love for people and justice with me on the podcast today.
SoulFull Sunday: Don't Just Talk About It, Be About It
June 14, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDeacon Art Miller has seen a lot in his lifetime. Been arrested numerous times, marched with Dr. King and his brother was Emmet Till's best friend. I'm talking about Emmet Till who was brutally lynched at 14 years old- that's 8th grade. He shares his wisdom, his insight and his radical love for people and justice with me on the podcast today.
Put On Your Own Oxygen Mask First
June 10, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBLA therapist and my sister, Dushyanthi, joins me to talk about anxiety, trauma, self -care and how to pace yourself in this journey of self-discovery and activism.
SoulFull Sunday #12: What Do I Do With The Shame and Guilt
June 07, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat do I do with the shame and guilt? We have all experienced these powerful, ugly emotions and some in these days more than others. Here is what you can do about it so you can move on and take affective action. Great article that gives clear direction: https://forge.medium.com/performative-allyship-is-deadly-c900645d9f1f
Reflections from a non-Black POC (Person of Color)
June 03, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBMore thoughts about this week: why the most important thing you can do right now is to hear the voices of people experiencing racism. why the response ALL Lives Matter is hurtful. why change has to start at home with you and what you might want to consider. Resources: For kids: https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4 Other Podcasts: Code Switch, The Stoop, In The Light with Dr. Anita Phillips
SoulFull Sunday #11: From Hurting to Hopeful: Race, Privilege and Meaningful Action
May 31, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat you don’t know can’t hurt you or anyone else for that matter? Think again. I have waited to speak on this until the weekend because I wanted to think through the events in our nation this week. I’m talking about some of the hard stuff and the role of implicit bias in how we think, feel and treat other people, and of course how to find hope. To take an Implicit Bias Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html Bias Cleanse: http://www.lookdifferent.org/what-can-i-do...
Styling From the Inside Out
May 27, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSo what's your quarantine style? Owner and founder of @stylingseed Angela Niznik shares thoughts on why taking a little time to get dressed in the morning can make a difference in your day. Great conversation on self esteem, self-love and style. No worries though, you can listen in your pjs and sweats. For more great tips and styling from Angela visit @stylingseed on Instagram and FB and at her website www.stylingseed.com.
SoulFull Sunday #10: Looking Forward To Now
May 24, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBTalking about finding purpose during a pandemic and the two qualities, ok maybe 3, that are essential to any transition or crisis, as well integral to living a healthy, full life.
Parenting Teens in the Pandemic
May 20, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBEspecially as the country opens up we will begin to see a new wave of issues arising in parenting young people. We might also begin to see their grief over what was lost begin to set in. High school counselor and therapist for the past 25 years, Kathy Weiss joins me today to talk about our teens and how we can support them during this time of transition. To contact Kathy Weiss: [email protected] 203-526-5670
SoulFull Sunday #9: Living Life After Death
May 17, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIt’s not everyday you meet someone who has come back from the dead….My dear friend Aimee Dos Santos joins me to tell her story of how she died as a child, went to heaven and met Jesus. This is a story I have shared with many, especially a few close friends close to the end of their lives and it has always brought much peace. I can’t wait for you to hear it. To hear more from Aimee visit her website: www.seekingup.com Follow her on Ig: https://www.instagram.com/seekingupaimee/
Introvert or Extrovert? This Pandemic Isn't Working for Either of You!
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBToday I chat with Jamie Martin author of Introverted Mom and Give Your Child the World and homeschooling mom of 3. And I don't mean homeschooling like most of us, Jamie has been homeschooling for 12 years! She shares insight on being an introvert during this pandemic, as well as incredibly helpful tips on what's really important as we trudge through homeschooling for the 8th week! Connect with Jamie: Website: Simplehomeschool.net Podcast on her site: https://simplehomeschool.net/podcas...
SoulFull Sunday #8: Who Really Am I? Identity, Priority and Purpose
May 10, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBAnyone else wondering about this? Especially with emotions up and down, seeing parts of ourselves that are hard to see, let alone claim, what can we do with this? I share a little bit about how I am looking for answers to these questions that keep coming up.
Lovin' on Lockdown Part 3: Bringing Sexy Back
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBHonestly, who really wants to have sex right now? Stress, anxiety, exhaustion and fear is a part of our new normal and all of it can affect intimacy in our relationships. In our final episode of Lovin' on Lockdown, Ed joins me once more to talk about the obstacles to intimacy and the keys to having great sex and connection.
SoulFull Sunday #7: How to Hear More Clearly From God with Pastor Brian Mowrey
May 03, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMy friend and pastor Brian Mowrey joins me to talk about how to hear more clearly from God in your own life and to share a few pretty amazing stories of how he has experienced this in his. He also shares what the church has become now that it has transcended its walls. A great conversation not to be missed! To hear more from Brian visit: www.walnuthillonline.org You can hear his new series here on Hearing From God on Sundays at 9 am, 11 am, and 5 pm. To donate to the Walnut Hill Fo...
SoulFULL Sunday #7: How to Hear More Clearly From God with Pastor Brian Mowrey
May 03, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBMy friend and pastor Brian Mowrey joins me to talk about how to hear more clearly from God in your own life and to share a few pretty amazing stories of how he has experienced this in his. He also shares what the church has become now that it has transcended its walls. A great conversation not to be missed! To hear more from Brian visit: www.walnuthillonline.org You can hear his new series here on Hearing From God on Sundays at 9 am, 11 am, and 5 pm. To donate to the Walnut Hill Fo...
Lovin’ On Lockdown Part 2: You Lost that Loving Feeling
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBHow to Reconnect and Strengthen Your Emotional Connection Even if you thought you knew all the ways your partner feels loved, think again! In this new normal, we are reinventing everything, even the way we do relationships. My hubby, Dr. Ed, joins me again to talk about what you can do to connect amidst the stress and responsibility overload.
SoulFull Sunday #6: When You Hit That Wall
April 26, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBOk people, I might get emotional on this one. I didn't expect to, but that's the nature of this time in our lives. If you hit a wall this week, you are not alone. In this episode: Letting go of our old GPS, the purpose of pain, moving out of victim mentality, the crossing of the red sea and more...
Lovin’ On Lockdown Part 1: How Not To Kill Your Partner During COVID-19
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMaybe a little too much togetherness? Dr. Ed Feliciano, aka my hubby, joins me as we talk about the relationship challenges we face working and parenting all under one roof, how we try not to be annoyed at how the other breathes and what we are doing to keep the fire lit (or at least find the match)! The inspiration for this show was an interview that I did for NBC News that can be found here: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/how-not-kill-your-spouse-when-you-re-both-working-ncna1...
Ep 16 Lovin’ On Lockdown Part 1: How Not To Kill Your Partner During COVID-19
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMaybe a little too much togetherness? Dr. Ed Feliciano, aka my hubby, joins me as we talk about the relationship challenges we face working and parenting all under one roof, how we try not to be annoyed at how the other breathes and what we are doing to keep the fire lit (or at least find the match)! The inspiration for this show was an interview that I did for NBC News that can be found here: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/how-not-kill-your-spouse-when-you-re-both-working-ncna1...
Ep 15 SoulFull Sunday #5: What to Do When God Feels Distant
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe all have these moments and they happen often. So what can we do about it? Here I is my story of what I did this morning when I was feeling this way and how God made it clear to me that he was much closer than I thought. Summary of What You Can Do When God Feels Distant Write down your thoughts, feelings and questions: it helps to know what you are feeling and also to identify answers when God gives them to you. Write down when you get the answers as well because it will help you the...
SoulFull Sunday #5: What to Do When God Feels Distant
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe all have these moments and they happen often. So what can we do about it? Here I is my story of what I did this morning when I was feeling this way and how God made it clear to me that he was much closer than I thought. Summary of What You Can Do When God Feels Distant Write down your thoughts, feelings and questions: it helps to know what you are feeling and also to identify answers when God gives them to you. Write down when you get the answers as well because it will help you the...
Episode 14: Healthy Expectations, Our Collective Grief and the Contagion of Calm
April 15, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBFrom the series All Things Covid-19: Coping with the New Normal: It all goes together actually. Today I’m talking to you much like I would talk to a good friend over coffee. To create healthy expectations for ourselves during this time, essential to our mental health, we have to understand why we are feeling what we are feeling and how this impacts our day to day. Hopefully this will help. Follow Niro on IG @niro_feliciano and for more tips, videos and articles check out www.nirofelici...