Welcome back to Somewhere Road! We hope all of our friends had a fantastic 4th of July weekend & were able to catch up on all our past episodes while spending some fun in the sun! If you haven't yet, make sure to check out last week's 2-parter with our first guest ever (Trauma Therapist, Erika Saviano) because it was an incredible conversation!

Today's episode is ALL for you. We appreciate so much those who have been taking the time to write in, showing your support & submitting personal questions or topics you'd like us to talk about here on Somewhere Road. And today, "Ask & You Shall Receive" because on this first ever 'Listener' Episode, Co-Hosts Meg Vitti & Nicole Danielle address not only one, nor two, but THREE new listener questions we've received! And let us tell you now... they are AWESOME & we are just loving it so much so please keep them coming our way. Our hope is you have found a safe space here with us to just talk openly & we surely hope in return that our convos are adding value to your lives!

Today, in EP 9: "Ask & You Shall Receive," Meg & Nicole talk through 3 different listener questions that cover the topics of:

1. A deeper dive into "losing your shadow" & healing your inner child.

2. Knowing you need to change your life but questioning what to do if you don't know what you want for your life.

3. Boundaries. (enough said!)

With powerful takeaways including: "Your shadow is the biggest loss of yourself," "If you're afraid to fail, you care more about what other people think," and "(you) need to know your values - if peace is one of them, you need to make changes to protect that"... we invite you open your minds & your hearts and join us for this week's walk with us as we address your questions somewhere along the road.

Come on, let's go! *Please note that little 'E' icon if real, unfiltered voices are too triggering for you. We promised to always show up as ourselves. ;-)

Episode Resources:

Website: www.somewhereroad.com IG: @its_somewhere road Co-Host, Nicole Danielle is a TV/Film Producer & author of the "Life thru Lyrics" book series.

Website: www.nicoledanielle.life Website: www.lifethrulyricsbooks.com IG: @its_nicoledanielle Co-Host, Meghan Vitti is a strength & mobility specialist & the owner of RAW Strength & Mobility.

Website: https://rawstrengthandmobility.com IG: @vtface

In Episode 8 of the Somewhere Road podcast, we continue our conversation from Episode 7 with Trauma Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Fitness Instructor, Momma & Dear Friend, Erika Saviano.

We know we gave you A LOT in Episode 7 but there was no option to stop there because Co-Hosts Meg Vitti & Nicole Danielle's walk & talk with Erika Saviano continued to evolve in a truly beautiful & impactful way that we, ourselves, couldn't get enough of!

Continuing with the overall topic of "Mental Health," in Episode 8 the conversation covers topics such as:

- Do all therapists have therapists?

- Kids & Therapy

- Parent-Child Relationships

- We're never given more than we can handle

- The "living to not disappoint" fear

- Childhood pressures

- Being afraid to take the first step

- Being stuck & being stuck again

- Get out of your comfort zone

- Why "stay"?

- Fear of judgement

- Choices

- Addressing a listener question about knowing you're ready for a relationship (or not) & how to know when it's time to leave one?

- And... Jelly Roll!

A lot of laughs, a lot of goosebumps & a lot of moments to soak up as Meg, Nicole and fellow RWU alum & soul sista, Erika, take a walk down Somewhere Road and share in an explorative conversation about the stigma that is "Mental Health."

For us, Episode 7 & 8 featuring Erika Saviano are a beautiful reminder why we created this safe space & why we made the choice to show up real week after week so we can have these kind of conversations that people don't always want to talk about. This week, there's not just two but three hands inviting you to come along and take a walk down Somewhere Road...

*Please note that little 'E' icon if real, unfiltered voices are too triggering for you. We promised to always show up as ourselves. ;-) Episode Resources:

Website: www.somewhereroad.com

IG: @its_somewhere road

Guest: Erika Saviano, Licensed Mental Health Clinician

IG: @esavvy

Therapy: www.psychologytoday.com - Erika Saviano

Fitness Trainer: www.pulsenewport.com

Co-Host, Nicole Danielle is a TV/Film Producer & author of the "Life thru Lyrics" book series.

Website: www.nicoledanielle.life

Website: www.lifethrulyricsbooks.com

IG: @its_nicoledanielle Co-Host, Meghan Vitti is a strength & mobility specialist & the owner of RAW Strength & Mobility.

Website: https://rawstrengthandmobility.com

IG: @vtface

WOW this week's amazing walk down Somewhere Road is one that we know you're not gonna want to miss!

Our first guest ever joins us on the road for a powerful, awakening & much needed real conversation about "Mental Health."

There was so much conversation & so many moments that hit deep so instead of skimping on the goods, we decided to surprise all of you with not one but TWO brand new episodes of the "Somewhere Road" podcast this week.

In wanting to address the topic of "Mental Health" & the stigma that often surrounds it, we knew we had to bring someone on the podcast who really understands & encompasses the connection between the mind, the body & the whole self. And there was only one person who came to mind that we could trust to have this important conversation with!

So today, Co-Hosts Meg Vitti & Nicole Danielle are joined by their very special guest, and dear friend, Erika Saviano, who is a licensed Mental Health Clinician specializing in Trauma, Relationships & Eating Disorders. But her experience doesn't just stop there! Not only is Erika a therapist but she's also a Reiki Practitioner, a fitness instructor, a single mom of two beautiful young kids & a woman who is constantly working to better her own self in life & openly shares her own experiences in order to help others.

In Episode 7 - Breaking the Stigma, Part One: Unveiling the Truths of "Mental Health" with Trauma Therapist, Erika Saviano we cover a lot, like A LOT of topics including:

- The whole self

- Trauma & toxic relationships

- Being REAL with her clients

- How to break the stigma on "Mental Health"

- Therapy being used as an excuse

- Self-Awareness

- Kids & therapy

- Judgement around "Mental Health"

- Negative & Positive Energy

- Why it's OK to "Fake It"

- Reiki & stuck energy in your body

- Why "Grounding" is so important

- The importance of breathing & connecting

- Why it's hard to "better" yourself

- The power of music

- The first steps to take for your mental health

... And so much more!

We weren't kidding, our conversation with Erika Saviano is a big one! And this is all just in part one!

So take a listen to Episode 7 & make sure to follow up with Episode 8 when we continue to dive into "Mental Health," deeper into kids & the parent-child relationship and then Erika helps us address a listener's question about how to know when you're ready for a relationship and, on the flip side, how to know when it's time to walk away...

All this & so much more on today's 2 part conversation with our very special guest.

So what are you waiting for? Come on... let's go for a walk! *Please note that little 'E' icon if real, unfiltered voices are too triggering for you. We promised to always show up as ourselves. ;-) Episode Resources: Website: www.somewhereroad.com IG: @its_somewhere road

Guest: Erika Saviano, Licensed Mental Health Clinician

IG: @esavvy

Therapy: www.psychologytoday.com - Erika Saviano

Fitness Trainer: www.pulsenewport.com

Co-Host, Nicole Danielle is a TV/Film Producer & author of the "Life thru Lyrics" book series. Website: www.nicoledanielle.life Website: www.lifethrulyricsbooks.com IG: @its_nicoledanielle Co-Host, Meghan Vitti is a strength & mobility specialist & the owner of RAW Strength & Mobility. Website: https://rawstrengthandmobility.com IG: @vtface