A Really Good Cry

How much of your exhaustion is actually about sleep—and how much of it is everything you’re doing around it?
What if the reason you’re not sleeping isn’t because your body is broken, but because your habits are?
Are you trying to force rest… instead of creating the conditions for it?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus for a deeply practical and eye-opening conversation on sleep, energy, and what’s actually keeping you up at night.

Dr. Breus breaks down sleep in the simplest way—reminding us that it’s a natural biological function, not something we should have to “hack.” From understanding sleep apnea (especially how it shows up differently in women) to why melatonin is often misused, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about rest.

They explore the role of stress, environment, and daily habits in shaping your sleep—and why it’s not just about how long you sleep, but how you prepare for it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What sleep apnea actually is—and why it’s often missed in women
Why melatonin isn’t a sleep solution (and when it actually works)
How stress and anxiety silently disrupt your ability to rest
The biggest mistakes people make with sleep trackers and supplements
How your sleep environment (light, sound, temperature) affects your rest
Why your chronotype determines the best time for you to sleep
The truth about caffeine, naps, and “catching up” on rest
Simple ways to create a nighttime routine that actually works

This episode is a reminder that sleep isn’t something you need to chase—it’s something you need to support.


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Are you treating your health like it only affects you?
Do you tell yourself you’ll deal with it later, once things slow down?
What if neglecting your well-being is one of the most costly things you can do to the people you love?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi unpacks why taking care of your health isn’t a selfish act, it’s one of the most loving things you can do. From the science of co-regulation to the mind-body connection, this episode reframes self-care as a profound responsibility, not a luxury, and gives you a clear, practical framework to finally start prioritizing yourself without guilt.

Rather than overwhelming you with an overhaul, Radhi explores how understanding your body, processing your emotions, and building five simple daily habits can transform not just your own energy, but the environment you create for everyone around you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why your health choices ripple outward to the people you love.
How co-regulation means your nervous system affects everyone around you.
The physical root causes behind feeling snappy, low energy, or anxious.
How to start understanding your body through checkups and blood tests.
Five daily pillars to build a baseline of holistic health.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Your health is not a personal choice made in isolation. It is an act of love, a form of presence, and the foundation on which everything else is built.

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How much of who you are is actually you—and how much is what you’ve been taught to be?
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re lost, but because you’re out of alignment?
Who would you be if you stopped trying to do life the “right” way?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with Human Design expert Jenna Zoe for a deeply eye-opening conversation on authenticity, energy, and self-trust.

Jenna breaks down Human Design in the simplest terms—describing it as a “manual” for your energy—and explains how each of us is designed to move through the world differently. From understanding your aura and intuition to recognizing how conditioning pulls you away from your natural self, this conversation offers both clarity and permission.

They explore the five energy types, how relationships shift when you honor your design, and why so many of us feel disconnected—not because something is wrong with us, but because we’ve been living against our nature.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
What Human Design actually is and how it acts as a guide to your authentic self
The five energy types and how each one is meant to operate in the world
Why trusting your intuition (your “authority”) changes everything
How conditioning pulls you away from your natural energy
Why burnout, frustration, or bitterness may be signs you’re out of alignment
How relationships improve when you stop trying to change each other
Why being your authentic self makes you more magnetic—not less
Simple ways to start reconnecting with your true nature today

This episode is a powerful reminder that you’re not here to become someone else—you’re here to return to who you’ve always been.


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Have you done all the work and still feel empty?
Are you stuck in endless self-improvement with nothing to show for it?
What if you’ve been asking the wrong question all along?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi breaks down the crucial difference between self-development and self-mastery, and why chasing growth without inner depth can leave you feeling perpetually broken. Drawing on ancient wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, this episode shifts the conversation from “how do I improve myself?” to “who is the self I’m actually trying to improve?”

Rather than giving you another checklist, Radhi explores how true fulfillment comes from transforming your relationship with yourself, not just your behavior. From ego awareness to emotional regulation to desire management, this episode gives you the inner framework to stop being controlled by your reactions, impulses, and need for validation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why self-development alone can trap you in a cycle of feeling perpetually unfulfilled.
What self-mastery actually means and how it differs from discipline or willpower.
How to observe your emotions without being run by them.
Why detachment doesn’t mean not caring, and how to release outcomes without giving up.
Four daily practices to start moving from self-development into self-mastery.
Growth isn’t just about what you build. It’s about who’s doing the building.

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When the world tells you who you should be, how do you come home to your authentic self?
Can you be both stressed and blessed at the same time, or must you choose one?
How do we find room for joy and celebration while facing collective suffering and oppression?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant, a trauma recovery expert and 2023 President of the American Psychological Association (APA), for a deeply reflective conversation on identity, faith, and the process of "Homecoming."

Dr. Bryant shares her personal journey growing up with ministers who practiced liberation theology, which is about the community and the collective, not just the individual and God. This led her to discover liberation psychology, focusing on context and systems to empower everyone.

She also discusses how her childhood home was like her "first time working at like a crisis hotline" and how moving to Liberia, West Africa, gave her confidence from seeing people who looked like her in positions of authority. Together, they explore how stress, trauma, and oppression disconnect us from ourselves, the meaning of her podcast and book Homecoming, and how to cultivate joy while working for justice.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why "Homecoming" is about liberation and coming back to yourself, even for the first time
How healthy relationships and spaces are required for you to be able to come back to yourself
The difference between coping with trauma and healing from it
Why avoidance in therapy prevents healing and the value of trauma-focused and somatic therapy.
How liberation psychology recognizes that systems (like media and educational systems) affect us, beyond just personal issues.
The connection between the desire for control (or "busy-ness") and past trauma or anxiety.
The importance of self-care practices like quiet time to stay grounded and not be easily moved by others' opinions.
That true worthiness and sacredness are not tied to performance.
The difference between "God-fearing" and believing in a loving God

This episode is a powerful reminder that while stress and oppression may disconnect us, liberation is possible. Healing isn't about becoming someone new; it's about remembering, accepting, and appreciating who you were before the world told you who to be. You hold the special sauce within you.


Dr. Thema Bryant's Matters of the Heart is a guide to healing your relationship with yourself and the people you love. Grab a copy here - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760456/matters-of-the-heart-by-thema-bryant-phd/


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