Growth on the Rocks

Bloom at Any Age: Transitioning Later in Life and Reclaiming Joy with Dr. Andie Jayne

What happens when you spend decades living a life that was never really yours? This week, I'm sitting down with the incredible Dr. Andie Jayne — life transitions coach, PhD, and transgender woman who knew at age 6 that something wasn't right, but spent years navigating a world that wasn't built for her truth. Andie opens up about what it means to transition later in life, the courage it takes to shed a identity that kept you "safe," and why joy isn't just a reward — it's a practice. If you've ever felt like you've been performing a version of yourself just to survive, this episode will shake something loose in you. Transformation isn't a crisis. It's a becoming. And it's never too late to bloom.To work with Andie, visit her website at: https://www.andiejaynecoaching.com

Hard Conversations: Men's Sexual Health, Cancer & The Lies TikTok Told You with Dr. Justin Dubin

This wee , I sat down with Dr. Justin Dubin — board-certified urologist, Men's Sexual Health Director at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, and co-host of the Man Up Pod .We're talking men's sexual health, why social media is doing more harm than good when it comes to educating men about their bodies, the cancer signs that get ignored for too long, and why everything your grandma told you about sleep, food, and rest is actually saving lives.This one isn't just for the men. If you love one, raise one, or work with one — you need this conversation.Follow Dr. Dubin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/justindubinmd/

Six Years of Love and Lessons: An Honest Conversation of Healing Post Break Up

This week, Desiree and her ex-partner Frank explore their unique post-breakup friendship, personal growth, and the evolving nature of relationships. They share candid insights on love, friendship, health, faith, and the importance of self-identity, offering valuable lessons on navigating life after ending a long-term relationship.

The Secrets to a Confident Wardrobe with Darshan Gress

In this episode of Growth on the Rocks, I sit down with celebrity stylist and costume designer Darshan Gress — a 25+ year industry veteran who has styled talent for Project Runway, Top Chef, and Netflix hits like Sugar Rush and Nailed It!, plus MTV's VMAs and major ad campaigns. She knows firsthand how powerful clothing can be as a tool for transformation.But this conversation goes way beyond fashion. We dig into how to audit your closet without the overwhelm, how to rediscover your personal style when life has pulled you in every direction, and why so many high-achieving women are walking around in clothes that no longer reflect who they've become. Darshan breaks down the art of dressing authentically — not for trends or other people's expectations — but as a real expression of your identity and your next level.To work with Darshan visit: https://www.darshangress.com/info?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn--5685xhWUlgIaZcyFwTxaZwB9fOqNtWhqfA2febbct3k-ermHkmsr887-8_aem_MZi_g5RPPubllrkXVZUIGQ

From Shame to Sacred — Reclaiming Your Sexuality With Innana Rose

This week I sit down with the magnetic Innana Rose — sex doula, tarot reader, and keeper of some of the most sacred wisdom I've encountered — and we went there. Like, all the way there. Innana is rooted in Afro-Brazilian spiritual traditions and she has built her entire practice around helping people do one of the hardest things imaginable: reclaim their sexuality on their own terms.We talk about why so many of us have become disconnected from our bodies, our pleasure, and our power — and what it actually looks like to come back home to yourself. Innana breaks down the role of ritual, the way music can completely transform an intimate space, and why slowing down isn't lazy — it's intentional. This conversation is equal parts spiritual, sensual, and deeply practical.We also get into self-love that goes beyond bubble baths, body acceptance without the toxic positivity, and Innana even walks us through a conscious touch ceremony that might just change how you experience intimacy forever. She also dropped a suggestion that had me blushing — couples, you'll want to listen to the end.If you've been going through the motions in your relationships — or in your relationship with yourself — this is your wake-up call. To work with Innana, visit : https://www.instagram.com/soulful.doula/