In the second installment of the mental health series, I talk to Sarah Bennett, LPC, to discuss the empath phenomenon and how narcissistic people seem drawn to empaths like energy vampires. We discuss what toxic behavior looks like and how to create healthy boundaries so you can stand your ground with the people who deserve it, but relax and trust the people who don't. It's the longest episode yet, but well worth your time.Sarah Bennett, LPC is a counselor in Illinois and you find her online at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-j-bennett-hanover-park-il/768059 as well as http://www.beautifulmindtherapy.com/

You heard from the ladies as we attempted to answer men's questions honestly. Now it's time to hear from the men...except you ladies had about double the amount of questions for them! So this edition is from a married man, TJ Withington of Pick Me! Podcast, answering long term relationship related questions. It is the most honest and open discussion I may have ever had with the opposite gender. So grab a drink, settle in, and uncover all the secrets of the male species.

It's time for another crazy conversation with your host, Kaila. I discuss the idea of twin flames, soulmates, and reincarnation- what they are, if I believe in them, and how to know if you've met yours. These are fascinating concepts that date back to 370 B.C. and inspire the hopeless romantic inside of us all.

In the follow up episode, I push through the craziest of the crazy Harry Potter fan theories with Jamie by side to enthusiastically poke holes in each one. The final theory that McGonagall is actually a Death Eater ignites her Hufflepuff fury and results in a 20 minute monologue about the virtues of Minerva McGonagall.

Launching the new Fandom series, I dive down the rabbit hole of crazy fan theories with my resident Hufflepuff and Harry Potter expert, Jamie, to pick apart the most ludicrous theories fans have concocted about the wizarding world.

This year has been a doozy and a lot of people have found themselves struggling with anxiety like never before. In this episode, I interview a licensed professional counselor and ask her every question you could think of related to anxiety. We cover everything from what triggers anxiety to how you can cope. By the end of the episode you will have an entire toolkit to counteract your anxiety and take back control of your life.You can find Kim McMillan, LPC at damascusroadcounseling.com

Guys, we know we confuse the hell out of you. So in this episode I brought in one of my best girlfriends to try and shed some light on our most confusing qualities. We answer a host of questions collected from random men on the internet and attempt to explain our behavior. So buckle up and get ready for a lot of laughter and loads of answers!

In the debut episode of Strikes My Fancy, I discuss what the heck has happened in the year 2020 and whether or not we jumped into an alternate universe. Is it crazy? Absolutely. But hasn't this year been crazier?! Don't worry. I back everything up with science. Fall down the rabbit hole with me and dream of Alternate You living it up in another universe.