Most of us never learned how to truly listen—or how to receive love in words, not just actions. In this raw and heartwarming clip, we walk you through a simple but powerful practice called an Appreciation Dialog—a process to create real emotional safety and connection with someone you love.

🫶 1. Ask "Is Now a Good Time?"

🧘‍♀️ 2. Take three deep breaths together

🗣️ 3. Share what you appreciate

🪞 4. Your partner mirrors, validates, and empathizes with you

It might feel awkward at first. It might feel intense. But it will shift the way you relate—especially if you’ve ever craved to be seen, not just spoken to.Try this at home and tag us—because your story might inspire someone else to feel safe, loved, and heard.

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What does it really take to stay together for 25 years?In this episode of Is There More?, Nick and Stephanie Sims open up about the chaos, heartbreak, and healing that shaped their unbreakable bond. From growing up in fatherless homes to navigating a surprise third pregnancy, a life-threatening heart condition, and financial collapse — this couple held on. Not perfectly. But powerfully.They’ve raised three kids, lost jobs, slept in hospitals, relied on strangers for help, and somehow — they still laugh, still lead, and still choose each other.👥 About the Guests:Stephanie Sims is the Director of Development for the City of Anna, Texas. Nick Sims is a former executive at Target, Best Buy, Abbott, and now COO of Creators Capital. Together, they are redefining what lasting love — and family leadership — looks like.

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Patrick and I went to our last year of college together. We did a semester in LA program... I thought I was in a producing program but he said he was in a directing program. Regardless, we were in the same class! We lost touch for many years, and after dropping a video about my mental health journey a few weeks ago, Patrick reached out, saying he is on a mental health journey as well, and my ​video​ had inspired him to reconnect.

This '​pilot season finale​' dives into Hollywood burnout and self-discovery, exploring how a reality check can lead to choosing ourselves, confronting our struggles, and learning to connect with others for true transformation. Patrick shares his powerful story of reconnecting with his father after years of uncertainty, and how this experience deeply impacted his sense of self-worth and healing. We also explore how Dialog can be a key tool in the healing process. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or unsure about what comes next, this episode is for you. Listen in, and let’s explore what it truly means to heal through presence and connection.

In this powerful episode, dancer and creator Victoria Neukom shares how her deep love for dance became entangled with perfectionism and self-sabotage. From early talent shows to the silent pressures of body image, she opens up about the moments that shaped her identity—and nearly broke her. We talk about the relationship between control, creativity, and self-worth, and what it really takes to heal while still showing up in a world that expects perfection. 💬 Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics like body image and disordered eating. Please take care while listening.

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! This week on Is There More?, host Megan A Tully sits down with Cathy Applefeld Olson — founder of Hollywood & Mind — to explore how mental health is finally taking center stage in the entertainment industry. From A-list conversations to behind-the-scenes solutions, Cathy shares the mission behind the upcoming Hollywood & Mind Summit at United Talent Agency on May 9th, 2025, and why this movement matters now more than ever.🎟️ Grab your tickets for the Hollywood & Mind Summit on May 9th: https://www.hollywood-mind.com/summit2025tickets📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/istheremoreworld🗞️ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://istheremoreworld.kit.com/dialogIf you're ready to transform the conversation around mental health and creativity — this one’s for you.

When life tests your love, will it break you or bring you closer?

In this heartfelt conversation, Kelsie Manna Chaplin and her partner Brandon share their journey through infertility and the impact of living with a rare autoimmune disease. They open up about the emotional toll, the power of trust and communication, and how faith and support have helped them grow stronger as a couple. Through adversity, they’ve discovered that true love isn’t just about the good times—it’s about showing up when it matters most.

From navigating emotional and mental challenges to practicing active listening, appreciation, and unwavering trust, their story is a testament to the strength of commitment in the face of hardship.

Whether you’re facing relationship struggles, chronic illness, or simply looking to deepen your connection with your partner, this episode is a must-watch.

"Dear Insurance, Stop Denying People's Treatments." Kelsie Manna shares her heartbreaking battle against insurance denials while fighting a life-threatening autoimmune disease. She reveals how delayed treatments worsened her condition, the hard truth about navigating the medical system, and why self-advocacy is a matter of survival.

Life doesn’t always go the way we planned, but sometimes, the hardest detours lead us to the most powerful stories. In this episode of Is There More?, Kelsie Manna opens up about her battle with anti-synthetase syndrome—a rare and aggressive autoimmune disease that changed the course of her life. She takes us through the fear and uncertainty of her diagnosis, the incredible love that became her anchor, and the emotional rollercoaster of infertility.

After five years in remission, Kelsie thought she had finally found peace—until COVID-19 triggered a resurgence of her illness, forcing her to start over once again. But this is not a story of defeat; it’s a story of resilience, hope, and the power of vulnerability.

Kelsie shares what kept her going during the darkest moments, how becoming a stepmom brought unexpected joy into her life, and why she dreams of turning her journey into a book and a podcast of her own. If you’ve ever faced a challenge that made you question everything, this episode is for you.

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