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REALTALK: Honest Conversations for High-Functioning Humans
REAL TALK began as a response to a traumatic event that swept the globe.
In the early days of the pandemic, when the world felt uncertain and disconnected, Emma G used her platform as a singer-songwriter, coach, and speaker to keep people inspired, grounded, and mentally well. What started as a simple idea — let’s talk honestly about how we’re really doing — quickly became something more.
REAL TALK evolved into a space for curious, compassionate conversations about resilience, creativity, leadership, and mental health — especially for people who are often expected to “hold it together.”
At its core, the show brings together people from different backgrounds, beliefs, and lived experiences to explore wellness with integrity, nuance, and heart.
Season One: Holding Space During the Pandemic
Season One was hosted solo by Emma G and featured conversations with creatives, leaders, and thinkers navigating their inner worlds while continuing to show up publicly.
Guests included fashion designer Kenny “Kas” Flanagan, motivational speaker Billy Alsbrooks, politician Laila Harré, hip-hop artist King Kapisi, and the Punk Rock Doc herself, Dr. JJ Kelly, among many others.
These were conversations about staying human in an inhuman moment — about mental health, meaning, identity, and how we care for ourselves when everything familiar is stripped away.
Season Two: Mental Health Sounds Like This
In 2025, REAL TALK returned with a new chapter.
Season Two was co-hosted by Rawinia Judson (Ra) — authenticity and leadership coach — and leaned more deeply into what mental health actually sounds like for high-functioning humans: leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers.
Together, Emma and Ra explored burnout, self-trust, purpose, nervous system health, and authenticity through conversations with guests like Andrew Buerger, Robert Heath, Stephen Warner, and Sam Harvey.
Season Two wasn’t about quick fixes.
It was about naming what’s real, reducing stigma, and reminding listeners they weren’t alone.
Season Three: Raising the Vibration
Season Three marks a natural evolution — not away from mental health, but into integration.
Co-hosted by Emma G and Dinah Simpson, founder of High Ki Living, this season expands the conversation into holistic wellness — mind, body, and spirit — while staying grounded, practical, and deeply human.
Emma’s bold, expressive “rockstar-meets-mindful” energy is balanced by Dinah’s calm, nourishing presence. Together, they create a space that is both activating and regulating — honest without being heavy, elevated without bypassing reality.
This season features conversations with guests such as Dr. Dave Snell, Angela Kingdon, Molly Ruland, and Dr. Robb Kelly — people working at the intersection of mental health, leadership, healing, culture, and systems change.
Season Three is about raising the vibration not by escaping life — but by meeting it with awareness, embodiment, and intention.
What REAL TALK Is Really About
REAL TALK exists because:
- High-functioning humans struggle too
- Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all
- Healing doesn’t always look quiet
- Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of your nervous system
- And honest conversation remains one of the most powerful tools we have
This podcast isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about presence, perspective, and staying connected to yourself while doing meaningful work in the world.
REALTALK livestreams every Monday at 6pm EST starting January 5, 2026 through to March 23, 2026.
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From Pain to Power: Identity, Healing, and Reclaiming Your Voice with Marya Kazmi
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REAL TALK | S3 Ep09 - Kelly Campbell: Strength, Safety & the Power of Self-Trust
Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 10 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we explore the practices that help us become stronger, safer, and more grounded in who we are. This…
REAL TALK | S3 Ep08 - With Liz Strom: Elevating Life, Beauty & Community Through Espressofied
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REAL TALK | Episode 7 - Michelle Jacoby: Love, Authenticity & Finding the Relationships We Deserve
REAL TALK | Episode 7 — Michelle Jacoby: Love, Authenticity & Finding the Relationships We Deserve Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 8 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we…
REAL TALK | S3 Ep6 Dr. Dave Snell: Healing, Humanity & “Unf*cking the World” from the Inside Out
REAL TALK | S3 Ep6 Dr. Dave Snell: Healing, Humanity & “Unf*cking the World” from the Inside Out. Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 7 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we…
REAL TALK | S3 Ep5 - A candid mid-season check-in / conversation
In tonight’s episode of REALTALK with Emma G and Dinah, hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson sit down for a candid mid-season check-in conversation. Now just over a quarter of the way through the season,…
REAL TALK | S3 Ep4 — Dr. Robb Kelly: Rewiring the Brain and Healing the Soul
REAL TALK | Episode 4 — Dr. Robb Kelly: Rewiring the Brain, Healing the Soul Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 5 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where raw truth meets soulful…
REAL TALK | S3 Ep3 | Molly Ruland: Listening as a Revolution & Building Relationships That Last
Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 3 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we explore the conversations, creativity, and consciousness that elevate how we live, lead, and…
REAL TALK | S3 Ep2 | Raising the Vibration Featuring: Dr. Joey Weisler
Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 2 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where grounded conversation meets creative healing, neuroscience meets storytelling, and everyday people become…
S3E1 REAL TALK | Season 3 : Episode 1 — Raising the Vibration with Movement, Mindset & Flight
Welcome to Episode 1 of REAL TALK Season 3: This is High Ki Living — where healing, resilience, and personal transformation meet real stories from extraordinary people. In our season premiere, hosts…
S2 EP16 - Real Talk with Emma G & Ra: Bring Someone With You w. Kari Swenson
Join us as we chat with Kari Swenson – multi-business owner, leader of 480 employees, and passionate advocate for people-first leadership – for Episode 16 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like…
S2 EP15 - Real Talk with Emma G & Ra "From Trauma 2 Triumph"
Join us as we chat with Terri Long – CEO of T2T Media, cohost of Spotlight Over The City, and creator of the powerful Trauma 2 Triumph Project – for Episode 15 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like…
S2 EP14 "Real Talk" Discover Your Voice, Find Yourself w/ Jennifer Hamady
Join us as we chat with Jennifer Hamady – voice coach, psychotherapist, performer, and author – for Episode 14 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. Singing came naturally to Jennifer since…
S2 EP13 "Real Talk" No Wrong Turns With Eli Lev
Join us as we chat with Eli Lev, singer–songwriter, musician, spiritual storyteller, and founder of the Levitators community, for Episode 13 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. From the…
S2 EP11 "Real Talk" - Reshape The Future of Youth Entrepreneurship and AI W/ Stephen Warner
Join us as we chat with Stephen Warner – husband, father, youth pastor turned entrepreneur, musician, and founder of Young Founders Academy – for Episode 12 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like…
S2 EP11 "Real Talk" - How Can You Defy Constraints Differently? w/ Meg Trucano
S2 EP11 "Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This" - Defy Constraints Differently featuring Meg Trucano Join us as we chat with Creative Strategist, Designer, and Marketer Greg Roland for Episode 10…
S2 EP10 "Real Talk" - Make What The World Can't Live Without W/ Greg Roland
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S2 EP9 - Real Talk "Break Free Of Overthinking & Anxiety" ft. Anxiety Coach Kieran Hedley
S2 EP9 - Real Talk With Emma G & Ra, "Break Free Of Overthinking & Anxiety" ft. Anxiety Coach Kieran Hedley. If you want to stop Googling “how to stop overthinking,” join us as we chat to…
S2 EP8 - What Do You Need to Make a Culture Feel Safe to Tell the Truth? with Sam Harvey
This week on Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This, International Speaker, Founder & MD of Braver Leaders, Sam Harvey, joins us. Sam has over 20 years of experience leading teams of up to 150…
S2 EP7 - Real Talk with Emma G & Ra ft. Robert Heath Sr.
This week on Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This, we’re joined by Leadership Expert & CEO of The Legacy Leadership Consulting Group, Robert Heath Snr. Robert blends his background as an…
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#REALTALK with Emma G and Dinah has published 65 episodes since August 2020, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
#REALTALK with Emma G and Dinah is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.
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