Celebrate 5 years of HIListically Speaking® with host Hilary Russo as she reflects on the transformative journey of nearly 200 episodes, each one a master class in healing, personal growth, and mental wellness. In this milestone episode, Hilary unveils The HIListically Speaking® Book Nook, a curated collection of books by the inspiring and bestselling authors who have graced the show. Every title is paired with a corresponding episode, giving listeners a deeper way to engage with the stories that move them. Whether you're looking to grow, heal, or simply be inspired, this episode invites you to explore the power of storytelling and the wisdom shared over five unforgettable years.

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How addicted are you to your devices and is your brain paying the price? Cognitive neuroscientist and brain performance coach Dr. Trish Leigh joins Hilary Russo on HIListically Speaking to explore how online habits especially pornography and constant screen time rewire the brain. Based on her book Mind Over Explicit Matter, Dr. Leigh unpacks dopamine dependency, supernormal stimuli, and the link between digital overstimulation and emotional disconnection. From brain mapping and neuroplasticity to practical tools for reducing screen addiction, this episode offers actionable steps to reclaim focus, boost mental health, and build real connection. Whether you’re a parent, professional, or just overwhelmed by tech, you’ll learn how to befriend your brain in a screen-saturated world.

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Are we finally ready to talk about mental health and menopause in the same sentence? Dr. Juliana Hauser joins us for a bold, unfiltered conversation that challenges the stigma surrounding women's mental health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. This episode explores why it's time to move beyond silence and make mental well-being a headline issue. From the intersection of hormones, identity, and emotional health to the mind-body connection and the sexual confidence of living authentically, sensually, and sexually...we're turning a topic often seen as taboo into an open conversation that goes far beyond the bedroom. Whether you're navigating menopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about reclaiming your sensuality and voice, this episode is a permission slip to embrace your truth, without shame.

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Diet failed again? Don’t beat yourself up! We’ve all been there. Even author and health coach Connie Bennett has slipped up a few times. During this inspiring, entertaining, and humorous conversation with Hilary, Connie shares her own story of overcoming sugar addiction, what led her down the “carbage” food path, and the techniques she used to pick herself up and heal on a road to healthy habits and clean eating. Discover how to turn those sugary setbacks into rocket fuel for a healthier and more compassionate way of being.

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What happens when awareness isn’t enough to save lives? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary sits down with Adam Bird. Adam is not only military veteran, he’s an entrepreneur, CEO of Heroes Media Group and has a passion for amplifying the voices of Veterans, First Responders, and Community Heroes. We dig into the silent struggles facing our military veterans, from PTSD and suicide to the battle for purpose after service. Together, we expose what’s not working and why and call for real, actionable change that goes beyond hashtags and headlines. If you care about veteran mental health, meaningful support, and using your platform for good, this is the conversation that needs to be heard.

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What if seven simple words could change the way we connect with others on the path to peace? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo sits down with James Twyman, a New York Times Best-Selling Author (The Moses Code), spiritual teacher, and the “Peace Troubadour” to explore how one profound phrase. “I Don’t Know, Maybe, I Love You.” Now the title of his latest book, this open-hearted reply sparked a movement towards healing our global village and even the most divided, intimate relationships. From confronting polarization in today’s world to embracing curiosity over certainty, James, who is also an Episcopal Priest and founder of the Namaste Village spiritual community in Mexico, shares personal stories, spiritual insights, and his mission to De-Polarize a culture stuck in conflict. Together, we discuss the importance of compassion, the courage to engage with opposing perspectives, and the magic that happens when we prioritize love over being right. Tune in and discover how peace begins with one brave, honest conversation at a time.

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What if healing your body image started with connection—not correction? In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo and therapist Deb Schachter, co-author of Body Image Inside Out, explore how our early relationships, emotional patterns, and self-talk shape the way we see ourselves. From personal stories to powerful metaphors like the rotary, they unpack how emotions live in the body and how curiosity, compassion, and mindfulness can transform our inner dialogue.⁣

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It’s not often you meet a 96-year-old who is still working hard to make the world a better place. But for Ben Lesser, a Holocaust survivor who lived through the atrocities of the Krakow ghettos and concentration camps, silence is not an option. As Ben puts it, he has a responsibility to share his story “to keep this world from acquiring amnesia.”⁣

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