Decoding Social Life

**Trigger Warning: This content has explicit references that may be sensitive to certain audiencesIn this episode of Decoding Social Life, we sit down with Dr. Jessica Borelli, a psychologist, researcher, and professor at UC Irvine, to unpack the growing challenges of anxiety, insecurity, parenting, and relationships in today's world. Whether you're navigating anxiety, building healthier relationships, raising children, or simply trying to better understand yourself, this conversation offers practical insights backed by decades of psychological research.Chapters:1:00 Welcome Dr. Jessica Borelli 2:10 How Dr. Borelli Met Her Husband4:00 What Is Relational Savoring?9:00 Understanding Attachment Relationships13:00 Different Relationship Pathways26:00 High-Energy vs. Low-Energy People30:00 Smartphones, Social Media & Modern Dilemmas42:00 Funny College Stories50:00 Overcoming Insecurity1:02:00 The "Cloud Trick"1:04:00 Why Anxiety Grows When We Avoid It1:11:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation.Connect with Dr. Borelli: https://www.drjessicaborelli.com Connect with us:@DECODINGSOCIALIFEPODCAST @EVENTSBYDSL@[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.

Trigger Warning: This content contains explicit references that might be sensitive to certain audiencesLAST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Rtna9tLhEuYIn Season 5, Episode 13 of Decoding Social Life, we’re joined by Noah Juarez, a seasoned security professional with extensive experience working alongside A-list celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients across Los Angeles. Noah opens up about what it’s really like to work in elite security—an industry filled with high tension, discretion, and nonstop vigilance. He walks us through some of the most intense and unpredictable moments he’s encountered on the job—situations where one wrong move could’ve meant disaster. Noah reveals the skill, psychology, and composure it takes to stay calm under pressure. Beyond the stories, this episode also serves as a masterclass for anyone looking to break into the private security space. Noah shares the key tactics, training recommendations, and mindset shifts that separate a good guard from a great protector. Whether you’re fascinated by the industry, want to pursue this as a career, or just love gripping real-life stories, this episode delivers on every level.Hosted by: @HENRY.FITZHUGH & @SUMIRSRIVASTAVACONNECT WITH NOAH: @NOAHHJUAREZEMAIL: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.

LAST EPISODE | https://youtu.be/9egDTYrzScUIn this episode of Decoding Social Life, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Andrea Colon to break down one of the most overlooked topics in modern health: hormonal balance. Whether you're male or female, your hormones impact everything from energy, mood, weight, sleep, and even how your body responds to stress. We dive into the real differences between male and female hormone patterns, what common imbalances look like, and how your diet can either support or sabotage your endocrine system. Dr. Colon also shares practical insights on vitamins and supplements that can actually help — and which ones are overhyped. If you're constantly tired, struggling to lose weight, or just want to take control of your health, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and informed.CONNECT WITH HER: @DRANDREANMDCONNECT WITH US: @DECODINGSOCIALIFEPODCASTHOSTED BY: @SUMIRSRIVASTAVA & @HENRY.FITZHUGHBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.

LAST EPISODE | https://youtu.be/tpVM4-efyrAThis week we dive into 5 business ideas that cost less than 100$ to start!Subscribe for weekly podcasts! What do you want to hear from us next? EMAIL: [email protected] CONNECT WITH US: @DECODINGSOCIALIFEPODCASTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.

In this episode we sat down with Kerttu Karon in the studio for a great conversation around acting, vertical series shows, & loving love. Kerttu Karon is an actor, host and a producer. She is originally from Estonia, Northern Europe. Kerttu has acted all her life. She studied and performed theatre growing up in Estonia. Then moved to California 2015 to focus on Film & TV. She studied Acting for Film in New York Film Academy and graduated all levels, including advanced improvisation, in Groundlings. Kerttu loves her recent scene study class in Z/A Studio (Beverly Hills Playhouse) led by Robert Zimmerman and Peter Allas. One of her favorite teachers whom she performed for was Carl Weathers. Her recent highlights have been playing Ophelia in "Hamlet" and being cast over 30 vertical series in the span of less than a year. Her most successful verticals have reached 55.8 million views. She has an engineering bachelor's degree and teaches hot yoga in her spare time to ground herself and spread joy and self love to others.Thank you Kerttu! We look forward to more collaborations in the future! Guest: @kerttu.kanonCasting Director: @sumirsrivastava Producer/Director: @henry.fitzhughConnect with us: @decodingsocialifepodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.

Chapters: 1. 0:33 - Break It Down 2. 1:28 - Visualize the Outcome 3. 4:00 - Create a System 4. 5:26 - Reward Yourself 5. 7:50 - Hang Around Ambitious PeopleConnect with us: @DECODINGSOCIALIFE Produced by: @SUMIRSRIVASTAVA & @HENRY.FITZHUGHBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.

This week we dove into 4 Strategies to Master Networking!Come back next week for part 2 of this segment!Produced by: @SUMIRSRIVASTAVA & @HENRY.FITZHUGH Connect with us: @DECODINGSOCIALIFE Chapters:Lead With Value 1:46Follow Up Quickly 3:03 Show Genuine Interest 4:53Be Consistent 6:35 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/decoding-social-life--6139708/support.