Rachel and Dr. Carla host their very first guest: Motivo's very own Mack Bayda. Mack discusses his valuable insight into the current experiences of numerous LGBTQ+ individuals, especially as various states implement laws that limit the personal freedoms of transgender people. In addition, Mack humbly shares his experience as an actor working alongside Tom Hanks in his role as "Malcolm" in "A Man Called Otto".

Dr. Carla and Rachel will explore how to notice when relationships (both intimate and platonic) are coming to a natural sunset. They'll share their thoughts on their own experiences with this topic, and provide insight on how to navigate these situations and conversations in a healthy way.

During this episode, Rachel and Dr. Carla will explore the disproportionate amount of pressure we, as a society, place on mothers, and discuss how we might be able to manage our expectations a bit better. We'll also talk about the pain that comes from not having the presence of a mother in one's life, as well as the grief associated with not being able to become a mother.

During this inaugural episode, we will introduce the "Digging Deep with Motivo" podcast and delve into the friendship between Rachel and Dr. Carla, which inspired the creation of this series.