This month on Real Talk, Whole Life, we’re tackling the conversations that deserve more nuance: trauma and healing, skincare misinformation, lessons from the next generation, and the human stories behind immigration and refugees.
Because the world makes a lot more sense when we stay curious enough to question what we think we know.
Your Body Keeps Receipts: Trauma, Attachment & Healing
Stacy talks with psychotherapist Esin Pinarli about how trauma, attachment wounds, and early life experiences continue to shape our relationships, reactions, and sense of self long after the original event has passed. They explore nervous system regulation, parenting, people-pleasing, emotional healing, and why understanding your past can help you create healthier patterns moving forward.
References
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (Book and TV series)
About Esin
Esin Pinarli, LCSW, is a holistic psychotherapist, author, and relationship expert who helps people heal the hidden wounds beneath self-sufficiency, perfectionism, and emotional burnout. As the founder of Eternal Wellness Counseling, she guides individuals and couples through the deep work of transforming trauma, attachment wounds, and codependency into lasting connection and self-trust. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Professional, Esin integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), IMAGO Therapy, Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, and somatic practices into an approach that bridges science, spirituality, and lived experience. Her compassionate, relatable voice resonates with audiences seeking to understand why “doing it all” often comes at the cost of true intimacy. Esin reveals how early emotional conditioning leads to over-functioning, people-pleasing, and emotional isolation — and how to reclaim the authentic self beneath it all. Esin is a sought-after speaker and media guest known for making complex trauma science accessible, empowering listeners with both understanding and tools for transformation.
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What Can Adults Learn From a 10-Year-Old Changing the World? w/ King Moore
This is a special bonus episode! Stacy sits down with 10-year-old actor, singer, philanthropist, and changemaker King Moore for a short but powerful conversation about big dreams, giving back, and what adults can learn from the next generation.
It’s a reminder that purpose, kindness, and leadership have nothing to do with age.
About King:
Little guy has larger-than-life personality, brightening every room. A multi-faceted entertainer, King Moore was born to perform. His mission: bring inspiration and joy to those around him. While he loves acting — bring on the comedy or the drama — music is embedded in his DNA. Nothing compares to the energy in the studio as he writes, produces, and records music. Put King on a stage in front of an audience, and you will witness his magic.
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Does That Actually Affect Your Skin? Breaking Down TikTok Trends, Myths & Skin Health with Dr. Mamina Turegano
From beef tallow to anti-aging hacks, skincare advice on social media is everywhere, but how much of it is actually true?
Stacy and dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano break down viral skincare trends, beauty misinformation, and the growing gap between what’s popular online and what actually supports long-term skin health from the inside out.
About Dr. Mamina:
Mamina Turegano, MD, is a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist based in New Orleans. She specializes in medical, cosmetic, and integrative dermatology, blending conventional and holistic approaches to skin health. With over 2 million followers across social media, she shares dermatologist-backed skincare and wellness insights with a broad audience. She also co-hosts a podcast, called Skin Deep MDs, has been published in leading medical journals, and frequently contributes her expertise to major press outlets, TV, and beauty publications.
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Refugees Aren’t a Burden: The Stories We’re Not Being Told
Refugees are often talked about as statistics, political talking points, or economic burdens, but the reality tells a very different story. Stacy talks with author and entrepreneur Dalton Sirmans to explore the human stories behind displacement, challenge common myths about immigration, and uncover the surprising ways refugees strengthen communities, economies, and the world around us.
About Dalton:
Dalton T. Sirmans is the founder of the Sirmans Global Impact Foundation, a philanthropic platform dedicated to reframing refugees and forcibly displaced people as economic contributors through investment, research, and storytelling. He is also the co-founder and senior partner of Amplio Ventures and Amplio Partners, which provide seed capital and impact investment to businesses focused on stabilizing refugee communities in the United States and internationally. Previously, Dalton was the co-founder and CEO of MainStreet Technologies (MST), a financial technology company acquired in 2018. Earlier in his career, he worked in journalism and media with publications including The Valdosta Daily Times, Community Newspapers, Inc. (CNI), Camden County Tribune, and American Lawyer Media. Dalton completed a Master of Liberal Arts in International Relations at Harvard in early 2025, where his studies focused on refugees, forced displacement, and migration. His work sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, investment, and humanitarian innovation, with a particular emphasis on moving beyond traditional aid models toward durable, market-based solutions.
Find Dalton:
- Website
- The Refugee Advantage: Building enterprise in the face of adversity (Pre-order here or at your favorite retailer)
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