Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington

What do you do when you feel unheard…misunderstood…or completely shut down in a conversation that matters?This episode with Rebecca Zung is a game-changer.Because the truth is, most of us were never taught how to navigate high-conflict situations. We either shut down… or we explode. And neither works.In this conversation, we dive into what it actually takes to:Stay regulated when everything feels intenseBe heard in conversations where you’ve felt invisibleAnd negotiate from a place of power—not panicBecause here’s the shift:It’s not about controlling the other person…It’s about learning how to lead yourself first.And when you do that? Everything changes.This one is for:– The people navigating hard relationships– The ones stuck in conflict at work or at home– And anyone who’s ever thought, “Why can’t I just say what I mean and be understood?”You can. You just need a roadmap.Go listen and take your power back.Follow Rebecca Here:https://www.facebook.com/rebeccazung/https://x.com/rebeccazunghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhT4fBE1OWOn7c0Quxdf4whttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccazung/https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSeqgmeWa/

What if leadership isn’t about having the answers…but about understanding what’s happening underneath the behavior?In this conversation with the amazing DeDe Halfhill, we go deep into what most leaders miss:You can’t fix what you can’t seeAnd what you can’t see is often emotionFear. Uncertainty. The question every human is quietly asking: “Do I still matter?”This episode challenged me in the best way because it’s not about being “soft”…It’s about being effective.Because when leaders ignore emotion, everything gets harder. But when they learn to name it, hold it, and lead through it…everything changes.This is the kind of conversation that stays with you.Listen in if you care about:– Real leadership (not performative leadership)– Emotional intelligence that actually drives results– Leading humans… not just managing outcomesAnd maybe the most important reminder of all: We don’t lose our ability to be great, we lose access to it.Follow DeDe Here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dedehalfhill/https://www.instagram.com/dedehalfhill/

This one had me in the feels and on edge.In this episode of Unlonely, I sit down with Paul Hutchinson (@liberating.humanity), philanthropist, entrepreneur, and executive producer of Sound of Freedom and we dive into some of the hardest, messiest questions a human can ask:Why do people do terrible things?Is it possible that even the ones who hurt others are hurting too?Can trauma and healing actually exist in the same sentence?Paul has been part of over 70 undercover missions to rescue trafficked children and is now working to understand why this suffering happens in the first place.We talk trauma, psilocybin, nervous systems, and that slippery slope between justice and healing. We don’t shy away from the hard stuff. Because if we want to change the world, we have to be willing to look at the pain that breaks it.Maybe the revolution starts with curiosity. Not certainty.Maybe the monsters weren’t born that way.And maybe healing is possible, even in the darkest corners.You might not agree with everything in this episode. That’s okay. But damn, it’ll make you think.Find Paul Here:instagram.com/liberating.humanity

We’re all just trying to hold it together in a world that feels like it’s burning down. Uncertainty. Fear. No end in sight. These are not just buzzwords, they are the ingredients of dysregulation. And they’re stealing the best parts of us.In this raw, real, and soul-shifting conversation, I sat down with the incredible @gilldeacon to talk about her book A Love Affair with the Unknown and the question we're all asking right now: How do we be okay when things are not okay?Here’s what we landed on:We don’t get stronger by avoiding fear—we grow by naming it and sitting in it.Healing starts when the nervous system feels safe again. Not before.Curiosity is the antidote to control. Certainty is a myth—but wonder is medicine.Slowing down is NOT weakness, it’s where the wisdom lives.Let this be your reminder: Hope is a choice. You are not broken. You’ve just lost access to the best parts of you. Let’s get it back.You matter more than you know. We’re in this together.Follow Gillian Here:@gilldeacon@aloveaffairwiththeunknown

Work isn’t just “work” anymore—it's become the place where burnout brews and bad bosses break us.⁠In this fire-filled episode with Dr. Laura, we unpack the real cost of stress at work, what defines a truly toxic leader, and how to know when it’s not just you—it’s the system you’re stuck in. Spoiler: surviving a toxic boss isn't just possible—it's necessary. ⁠⁠We dive into:⁠What makes a boss toxic vs just difficult⁠Why stress isn't soft—it’s strategy⁠The burnout scale (and where you fall on it)⁠Why rest isn't lazy—it's survival⁠And how to get out of the damn cage⁠⁠Whether you're quietly quitting or just questioning everything, this one’s for you. ⁠Follow Dr. Laura Here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwhDncPCadKKgWOnTxW72owhttps://www.facebook.com/Dr.Laura.whereworkmeetslifehttps://www.instagram.com/drlaura.live/https://www.tiktok.com/@drlaura.livehttps://x.com/drlauralive

In this episode of The Unlonely Podcast, Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with business powerhouse Arlene Dickinson for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, emotional strength, and navigating a chaotic world. From her journey as an immigrant to becoming one of Canada’s top business leaders, Arlene shares hard-earned insights on resilience, the evolution of leadership, and why emotional regulation, not emotional suppression, is the real power skill of our time. The episode explores gender, perception, and what it truly means to lead with both strength and humanity.Follow Arlene Here:https://arlenedickinson.com/https://instagram.com/arlenedickinsonhttps://www.youtube.com/@arleneisalonehttps://tiktok.com/@arlenedickinson

If you’ve been worried about the men you love—or you are one—this conversation is for you.Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Nick Koumalatsos to talk about male loneliness and brotherhood, the state of men’s emotional health, and why so many men are carrying crushing pressure without the words or space to name it. Nick makes a bold case: men aren’t struggling because they’re weak. They’re struggling because they’re isolated.Together, they unpack the “lone wolf” myth, the weight men often feel to keep performing no matter what, and how stress, anger, exhaustion, and disconnection can quietly harden into burnout, addiction, or despair. Nick also shares his own story—from childhood hardship to special operations, trauma, identity loss, and the long road back to connection.This one is honest, intense, and deeply practical.You’ll hear:• Why male isolation is such a serious mental health issue• The difference between solitude, loneliness, and disconnection• How trauma gets buried when the job has to get done• What happens when identity cracks in midlife or after a major life chapter ends• Why men need brotherhood, not performance• How to notice who drains you, who fuels you, and where healing beginsJody and Nick also get into boundaries, nervous system care, purpose, and the small next steps that help people come back to themselves.If you care about men’s mental health, modern masculinity, burnout, or building real human connection again, start here.---Links & Resources:• Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/• Nick Koumalatsos: https://nickkoumalatsos.com/• Nick Koumalatsos Shop: https://shop.nickkoumalatsos.com/

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to speak up after abuse, this conversation is for you.Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with women’s rights attorney, author, and survivor Alreen Haeggquist for a powerful conversation about childhood abuse, silence, shame, healing, and the life-changing work of finding your voice after trauma. Alreen shares how surviving profound abuse shaped her work advocating for women facing sexual abuse, harassment, and discrimination—and why telling the truth can become part of coming home to yourself.Together, they unpack what trauma-informed law should look like, why survivors are so often misunderstood in legal systems, and how the process of being believed can be healing in and of itself.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Alreen’s journey from surviving abuse to advocating for other womenWhy secrecy can keep trauma alive—and what begins to shift when you speakHow trauma affects memory, storytelling, and credibility in legal spacesWhat a trauma-informed law practice actually does differentlyWhy many survivors speak up first for others—and heal in the process themselvesThe mission behind the HAA Fired Up FoundationA raw, practical, deeply human conversation about trauma, truth, and what becomes possible when women stop carrying it alone.---Links & Resources:Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlonely-with-dr-jody-carrington/id1708644669Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/Alreen Haeggquist: https://www.alreen.com/Haeggquist & Eck, LLP: https://haelaw.com/

If you’re walking through a hard season, or love someone who is, this one will stay with you.Dr. Jody Carrington sits down with Chance Toder for an unforgettable conversation about resilience after childhood stroke, medical trauma, and rebuilding a life that looked nothing like the one he expected. Born at 1 pound 15 ounces, Chance survived multiple heart surgeries, went into a coma after a stroke at 11, and had to relearn how to talk, walk, and breathe on his own.But this isn’t just a survival story. It’s a conversation about what happens next: the long rehab, the grief of watching other people move on, the fight for accessibility, the courage to keep asking for a chance, and the kind of family love that holds you together when everything changes.You’ll also hear about Chance’s wheelchair hockey journey, his lawn care business Leave It to Chance, his dream of public speaking, and the mindset that keeps him aiming for anything and everything.In this episode:- Chance’s resilience story after stroke and heart surgery- What recovery really looked like after coma and rehab- The emotional toll of disability, dependence, and delayed independence- Why accessibility matters in everyday life- How sport, work, and speaking gave Chance new purpose- The message he wants every listener to remember: just give people a chanceThis one is raw, practical, funny in places, and deeply human.---Links & Resources:• Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/• Unlonely with Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com/podcast• Dr. Jody Carrington on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/• Dr. Jody Carrington Linktree: https://linktr.ee/drjodycarrington• North American VOLT Hockey Tournament / VOLT Hockey Canada: https://varietyontario.ca/event/north-american-volt-hockey-tournament/• Art for the Heart (Variety Manitoba / historical event reference): https://mayberryfineart.com/blog/96/art-for-the-heart-gallery-media-release-1