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Food For Thought

Ep. 27 - Embracing Imperfection: Liberating Yourself from Perfectionism

Jun 28, 2023

In this episode, host Ashley Gersh discusses why the root of perfectionism is the desire to be accepted. She shares how self-compassion can calm the nervous system down and increase confidence, self-love, and self-acceptance. Tune in to learn how you can be kinder to yourself to better cope with mistakes,...

Ep. 26 - Breaking the Stigma: Men and Therapy

Jun 21, 2023

Justin Martin, licensed Mental Health Therapist, joins Ashley to discuss why men might not seek therapy, why there’s fear around vulnerability and emotional intimacy, whether men need emotional intimacy as much as physical intimacy, and what they wish people understood about their anger. Justin uses IFS (Internal...

Ep. 25 - Dating Tips from a Millionaire Matchmaker (Ft. Marisa Saks)

Jun 14, 2023

On this episode of Food For Thought, listen to dating tips from a millionaire matchmaker, Marisa Saks, who was featured as the co-host with Patti Stanger from The Millionaire Matchmaker. Marisa shares her do’s and don’ts, red flags, green flags, and why people should go to therapy to better their relationships.

Ep. 24 - The Best Times of Your Life: Why They Can Be the Worst, and How to Navigate Them

Jun 7, 2023

In this episode, host Ashley Gersh discusses why the so-called "best times" in our lives, such as starting college, getting married, or landing our dream job, can actually be some of the most stressful and challenging. She explores why these transitions often come with feelings of anxiety and grief and offers...