Heal 2 Feel with Liat Gerszt & Mercedes Javid

You may know Ryan Bailey for his hilarious takes on pop culture, Bravo, and everything happening in the reality TV universe — but this conversation reveals a completely different side of him.
In this encore episode of Heal 2 Feel, Liat Gerszt and Mercedes “MJ” Javid sit down with the host of So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey for an honest conversation about the experiences that shaped who he is today.
Ryan opens up about growing up as the kid who wanted everyone to get along, moving during his teenage years, being bullied, finding his place in theater, and eventually making his way to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
He also shares how divorce, rejection, insecurity, and years of people-pleasing ultimately forced him to learn one of his biggest lessons: sometimes trying to protect everyone else's feelings means abandoning your own.
Ryan takes us inside the unexpected beginnings of So Bad It’s Good — from recording his first voice memo and creating marathon six-hour podcast episodes during COVID to eventually turning his passion for pop culture into a full-time career.
The conversation becomes especially emotional as Ryan reflects on losing his mother, being by her side during her final days, and navigating the grief that followed. He shares why having his parents appear on his podcast became one of the greatest gifts of his life — and why becoming a father himself has brought a completely new perspective.
Plus, Ryan talks about meeting his fiancée Rebecca, preparing to welcome their daughter, his friendship with Jeff Lewis and the Chumps, and learning that the richest parts of life often come from the relationships we allow ourselves to build.
Ryan’s childhood and the move that changed everything

Being bullied and finding belonging through theater

Why he became a lifelong people-pleaser

Learning to say no and have difficult conversations

His acting career and move to Los Angeles

Divorce, heartbreak, and starting over

Meeting Rebecca and preparing to become a father

How So Bad It’s Good started almost by accident

Turning a passion project into a full-time career

How COVID unexpectedly changed the trajectory of his life

His friendship with Jeff Lewis and the Chumps

Losing his mother and processing grief

The special podcast recordings he now has with his parents

Looking for signs from loved ones who have passed

Why relationships and connection mean more to Ryan now than ever before

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ENCORE: In Part 1 of our highly anticipated conversation with Jeff Lewis (with Shane Douglas by his side), we go beyond the headlines and into the human behind the voice.Jeff opens up about friendship fallouts, being labeled “the villain” on reality TV, and the hard-earned shift from caring what everyone thinks to protecting his peace. He shares the story of coming out, navigating family dynamics, losing his mother at 18, and how those early experiences shaped his drive, independence, and relationships.We also talk about the power of truth (and why lying is Jeff’s biggest trigger), boundaries, therapy, fatherhood, and how Monroe changed everything.In this episode, we cover:Jeff’s “accidental” path into fame and becoming the breakout of a teaser reelHandling criticism, public perception, and why he lives in a “bubble” nowComing out: when he knew, how his family reacted, and what surprised him mostLosing his mom at 18 and the guilt he carried (plus a powerful reframing)Being left alone at 13, growing independence, and how it connects to attachmentBoundaries, friendship breakups, and the one person he admits he still missesDating, love languages, and what Jeff wants now vs. 10 years agoShane’s perspective: working with Jeff, the “extra step” mindset, and the funny daily quirksA tease for Part 2: Scary Sherri + a reading you will not see comingNext episode:Part 2 drops next week and includes Scary Sherri + psychic readings Jeff & Shane won’t forget.Guest Info / Contact (Public)Jeff LewisInstagram: @jljefflewisThe Jeff Lewis Channel: SiriusXM Ch. 789Website: Jeff Lewis CompanyShane DouglasInstagram: @shane.douglas

Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Jamie Kennedy joins Heal 2 Feel for a hilarious, candid, and unexpectedly vulnerable conversation that goes far beyond Hollywood.
Jamie takes us back to the beginning of his career—from growing up outside Philadelphia and discovering acting to moving to Los Angeles with almost nothing and refusing to give up after rejection after rejection.
He shares the incredible story of landing background work on Dead Poets Society, finding himself on set alongside Robin Williams, struggling to get representation, working in telemarketing and delivering food while pursuing acting, and even creating an alter ego named “Marty Power” to help get himself in front of Hollywood agents.
But this conversation quickly goes much deeper.
Jamie opens up about growing up as the youngest of six children, feeling misunderstood, dealing with criticism, experiencing serious health challenges early in his career, and how those experiences shaped the comedian and person he became.
He also gets candid about how dramatically Hollywood has changed. Jamie shares his thoughts on celebrity culture, reality TV, social media, why popularity has become its own form of currency, and why authenticity may be more important than ever.
And, of course, Jeff Lewis comes up.
Jamie talks about what makes Jeff so compelling, his chemistry with Mercedes Javid, and why being completely yourself—even when people don't agree with you—is often what makes someone the most interesting to watch.
Later, the conversation takes an unexpectedly emotional turn as Jamie reflects on losing his parents, getting older, relationships, companionship, and realizing that achievements and success aren't necessarily the things that matter most.
After decades of chasing the next opportunity, Jamie says he's reached a point where human connection has become one of the most important things in his life.
And before the episode ends, the conversation turns toward Jamie's future—with a few unexpected predictions involving writing, Calabasas, marriage…and maybe even a baby. 👀
In this episode:
Jamie's unconventional journey from Pennsylvania to Hollywood

Getting his first taste of filmmaking on Dead Poets Society

Meeting Robin Williams on set

Surviving years of rejection and struggling financially in Los Angeles

The wild “Marty Power” story and how Jamie hustled his way into meetings

Why Jamie believes having a fallback plan can work against an artist

His early stand-up comedy career

The serious kidney condition he faced while struggling financially

Growing up as the youngest of six children

How criticism and family dynamics shaped him

His friendship with Jeff Lewis

Why Jamie believes authenticity is so powerful

Reality TV, influencers and the changing definition of celebrity

Why today's entertainers need to build their own audiences

Jamie's thoughts on the current state of Hollywood

Losing his parents and reevaluating what matters

His relationship and thoughts about marriage and children

What's next for Jamie personally and professionally

And the surprising prediction about his next chapter

This is Jamie Kennedy beyond the characters, movies and comedy—a funny, raw and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about ambition, rejection, identity, connection and figuring out what really matters when the chase for success begins to change.
🎧 Listen now to Heal2Feel wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full conversation on YouTube.

What does it really take to heal from trauma—and who can you become when you finally give yourself permission to be free?
In this deeply personal episode of Heal2Feel, actress, activist and healing advocate AnnaLynne McCord opens up about her journey through childhood trauma, sexual abuse, dissociation and ultimately discovering a path toward healing.
Best known for her roles in Nip/Tuck and 90210, AnnaLynne shares a side of herself that goes far beyond what audiences have seen on screen. She discusses being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID), the memories that resurfaced in adulthood, and how understanding her mind and body helped her begin putting the pieces of herself back together.
AnnaLynne also takes us inside the many approaches she has explored along the way—from neuroscience and traditional therapies to Reiki, breathwork, spirituality and plant medicine—and explains why she believes healing is never a one-size-fits-all process.
The conversation goes even deeper into the ways trauma can live in the body, intimacy and sexuality after abuse, our relationships with our parents, motherhood, forgiveness, self-worth and the patterns we unknowingly carry into adulthood.
And perhaps most importantly, AnnaLynne shares a powerful message for anyone who has experienced abuse or trauma: healing is possible, and the life waiting on the other side may be one you can't yet imagine.
In this episode:
• AnnaLynne’s childhood and leaving home at 15
• Her experience with childhood sexual abuse and resurfaced memories
• Being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID)
• How dissociation can act as a form of protection
• Why she believes “the glue is love” when healing fractured parts of ourselves
• Neuroscience, Reiki, breathwork, spirituality and other healing modalities she has explored
• How trauma can show up in the body and relationships
• Sexuality, intimacy and reclaiming your body after trauma
• Forgiveness—and why AnnaLynne’s definition of it has changed
• Mother wounds, family patterns and generational healing
• Turning pain into purpose
• Giving yourself permission to finally set yourself free
A note to listeners: This episode includes candid discussion of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, dissociation and sexual experiences. Please listen with care.

Connect with AnnaLynne McCord:
Instagram: @theannalynnemccord
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We’re getting ready to bring you a brand-new season of Heal2Feel with new conversations, new guests, and more of the honest, thought-provoking discussions you love.
While we get ready, we’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations. In this encore episode, hypnotherapist Joe Tabbanella joins Heal2Feel for a fascinating deep dive into the subconscious mind, manifestation, relationships, limiting beliefs, and our ability to create meaningful change in our lives.
What if the patterns keeping you stuck aren’t permanent — but simply programs your mind has learned along the way?
After experiencing his own remarkable journey with visualization and manifestation, Joe became fascinated with understanding why these practices can work. That curiosity ultimately led him to the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and a career in hypnotherapy, where he has conducted thousands of sessions helping people better understand and shift deeply ingrained patterns.
Joe explains the difference between simply thinking about change and creating an experience powerful enough for the subconscious mind to begin responding differently.
In this encore episode, we explore:
• How Joe’s incredible lottery story sparked his lifelong study of manifestation
• What hypnotherapy actually is — and how it differs from traditional talk therapy
• Why visualization alone may not be enough to create change
• How limiting beliefs and childhood experiences can shape adult behavior
• Why we can repeatedly attract the same types of relationships
• How unresolved emotions can keep us stuck in familiar patterns
• The importance of surrender, acceptance, and learning to sit with discomfort
• Why getting specific about what you want matters when manifesting
• How to reverse-engineer a seemingly impossible goal into achievable steps
• The difference between being driven by fear and moving toward s
Joe also shares practical techniques for recognizing old emotional patterns without allowing them to dictate your next move — and explains why creating a clear internal picture of the life, career, or relationship you want can be an important first step toward changing what you accept in the present.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, repeated the same relationship patterns, struggled with limiting beliefs, or wondered whether manifestation is more than simply “thinking positively,” this encore conversation offers a completely different way to look at the power of the mind.
Connect with Joe Tabbanella
Learn more about Joe, The TAB Technique, courses, workshops, and hypnotherapy sessions at TheTABTechnique.com.
IG: joetabbanella
Connect with Heal2Feel
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