Where psychology meets love, identity, and everything in between.
Real relationships. Honest conversations. Each week Dr. Anna Elton brings clinical insight and genuine curiosity to the topics that shape how we love, how we struggle, and how we grow.
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Parenting, Identity, and Everyday Influence
With Melina Thomas
What if the most powerful lessons children learn are the ones we never intentionally teach? Anna Elton features Melina Thomas, a public speaker, former actress, author, and founder of the Be the First movement. Melina speaks to young people about identity, purpose, and the courage to choose a different path, even when it goes against the culture around them. We will talk about the influence that unfolds in everyday moments, and the often unnoticed ways children absorb who we are long before we try to guide who they become.
And Why It Matters
With Melissa Parker | The Parker Foundation
Every child deserves to feel like they belong. But what does it take to make that real? Anna Elton features a conversation with Melissa Parker about the power of inclusion, advocacy, and community. A registered nurse, mother of two teenagers, and co-founder of The Parker Foundation for Autism and Child Development, Melissa transformed a lack of resources for families navigating autism into a mission to create spaces where every child and every family feels valued and supported.
When Love Hurts
With Dr. Courtney Speropolous
What happens when love slowly turns into control? Anna Elton features a conversation with Courtney Speropolous about coercive control, intimate partner violence, betrayal trauma, and the psychological patterns that blur the line between protection and possession. This episode explores how control disguises itself as care, why trauma bonds are so difficult to break, and what healing actually requires when love has caused harm.
Love, Illness, and the Work of Being Understood
With Cara O’Donnell
What happens to love when one person becomes the one who needs care? Anna Elton features a conversation with Cara O’Donnell about chronic illness, dependence, and the quiet ways relationships change when care becomes uneven. This episode explores the emotional cost of needing help, the resentment and fear no one names, and how trust survives, or doesn’t, when vulnerability becomes unavoidable.
Success, Self-Worth, and the Pressure
With Ashley Sweder
What happens to love when one person becomes the one who needs care? Anna Elton features a conversation with Cara O’Donnell about chronic illness, dependence, and the quiet ways relationships change when care becomes uneven. This episode explores the emotional cost of needing help, the resentment and fear no one names, and how trust survives, or doesn’t, when vulnerability becomes unavoidable.
Why Motivation Isn’t Always Enouhg
With Daniel & Beverly Foote
If motivation were enough, why would change still feel so hard? Join Anna Elton for a conversation with Daniel and Beverly Foote, CEO and co-founders of WE Believe, about why belief matters more than motivation, how it supports children’s mental wellbeing, and what becomes possible when young people are empowered to give back to their communities.
When did intimacy become something we get to only after everything else is done?
With Kim Aviv & Ada Trujillo
Join Anna Elton for a conversation about intimacy in real life, and why it so often gets crowded out by work, family, and responsibility. This week, I’m joined by Ada and Kim, co-founders of Mila, a sexual wellness brand, to explore how busyness replaces presence and pleasure, and what it really looks like to make space for connection without pressure.
What if the most life-changing permission you’ll ever receive doesn’t come from the outside, but from within?
With Dr. George James
Conversations about permission that reshapes identity, ambition, and the way we navigate our closest relationships.
This week’s guest is Dr. George James, therapist, executive coach, international speaker, and CEO of George Talks. He helps leaders, families, and high-achievers navigate legacy, expectations, conflict, and the pressure to be everything to everyone.
And the Risks That Define Us
With Charlotte Lindsay Marron
What if the next great Hollywood story was being written by someone fluent in both film and finance? Charlotte Lindsay Marron, an actress, producer, and Presidential Scholar at the University of British Columbia who’s proving that Hollywood and Wall Street can, in fact, speak the same language. At just fifteen, Charlotte founded Magic Messes, an award-winning production company creating children’s programming centered on emotional well-being and mental health.
The Art of the Talk
With Timothy Totten
Timothy Totten is a master storyteller, entrepreneur, and former 8-time TEDx licensee and organizer who has coached over 120 speakers whose talks have reached more than 12 million views worldwide.As a sought-after speaker and expert on legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Timothy travels the country 30+ times a year sharing stories that captivate audiences and inspire new ways of seeing art, architecture, and life itself.
Crowns, Comedy & Courage
With Rachel Barcellona
What if the limits people place on you become the stage where you prove them wrong? On Monday, September 29th, join Life, Love, Etc. with Anna Elton for a conversation with Rachel Barcellona — writer, actress, comedian, international spokesperson, and founder of Ability Beyond Disabilities. Crowned Miss Florida for America in 2023 and currently Ms. Liberty New York, Rachel is rewriting the script on what it means to lead with courage, creativity, and authenticity.
What Sexual Wellness Really Means
With Dr. Rachel Needle
What if ignoring sexual wellness is the biggest lie in modern health culture? Join Anna Elton for a conversation with Dr. Rachel Needle, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and co-founder of the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. From breaking myths and stigma to redefining what it really means to live a sexually healthy life, Dr. Needle has dedicated her career to making sexuality education accessible, inclusive, and shame-free. She’s trained thousands of professionals worldwide, built platforms for open dialogue, and continues to change how we think about intimacy, identity, and self-worth.
Skills and The Power of Self-Worth
With Dr. Jim Price
On Monday, September 1st, join Life, Love, Etc. with Dr. Anna Elton, LMFT, for a powerful conversation with Dr. Jim Price, award-winning children’s author, educator, and creator of the Harold from the Hood series. His debut book A Trip to the Park became an award-winning animated film, and his research and advocacy focus on literacy, social skills, and building self-worth in youth of color.
What if every twist in your story was leading you to create what only you could?
With Roxanna Lewis
Join Dr. Anna Elton, for a conversation with Roxanna Lewis, CEO of Roxxiedanz Productions Inc., award-winning filmmaker, choreographer, and storyteller. Her career spans PBS, ABC, CNN, Showtime, Island Records, SONY UK, Broadway, and more.
What if the fall wasn’t the end, but the beginning of everything that mattered?
With Lijana Wallenda
Join Dr. Anna Elton, for a conversation with Lijana Wallenda, seventh-generation high wire artist and member of the world-famous Wallenda family. After a devastating 35-foot fall that nearly ended her life, Lijana faced her fears, rebuilt her strength, and returned to the wire, walking 25 stories above Times Square in front of the world.
What if the key to healing isn’t doing more, but feeling more?
With Angela Ahimsa
On Monday, July 21st, join Life, Love, Etc. with Anna Elton, PhD, LMFT, for a conversation with Angela Ahimsa, holistic wellness guide and founder of Feed Your Chakras. From burnout to balance, Angela shares how food, breath, and daily rituals can help reset your nervous system, clear emotional residue, and bring you back into alignment.
When Everything Else Falls Apart?
With Mike Ivanov
What if the version of you that almost didn’t make it… is the reason you’re here today? Join Anna Elton for a conversation with Mike Ivanov. A former Division I athlete, Mike lost everything he thought defined him after multiple traumatic brain injuries. Now the founder of Mindset Mutiny, a coach, corporate leader, and speaker, Mike helps others rewrite their stories through discipline, radical ownership, and the courage to evolve.
Instinct, Resilience, and Trusting the Voice Within
With Jessica Palomino Capellman
Jessica, who has lived multiple lives and career paths across Peru and the U.S. What remains constant is her ability to connect, to see the truth for what it is, and to know exactly who she is. Whether working in journalism, rubbing elbows with presidents, navigating a Saudi Prince’s marriage proposal, putting patients at ease, or guiding clients into their dream homes, Jessica draws people in through empathy, awareness, and a sharp wit that smooths everything over.
Art, Memory & Meaning
With John Para
Join us for a conversation about memory, meaning, and cultural legacy. John Parra, whose vibrant, Latino-themed children’s books have captured imaginations across the world. His latest book, This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story, releases July 15th and is already earning early acclaim. From U.S. postage stamps to bestselling picture books, John’s work honors heritage, celebrates family, and reminds us of the stories we carry forward. But tonight, we’re going deeper, into the heart of storytelling, the significance of cultural memory, and how small, everyday moments shape who we are and how we love.
But What About After That?
With Jennifer Powell
What if “happily ever after” was just the beginning? Jennifer Powell shares what it really takes to stay rooted in purpose while navigating marriage, motherhood, leadership, and the pressure to be everything to everyone. From high school sweetheart to Mrs. Florida International, Jennifer opens up about redefining success, reclaiming identity, and asking the bigger question: What’s my why? This episode is about long-term love, personal evolution, and what happens when you stop living for the storybook and start living for yourself.
Music, Motherhood, and the Art of Self-Love
With Renee Marcou
In this episode we talk about the music that shaped her, the moments that challenged her, and how she built a meaningful, heart-led business rooted in self-love. From sharing stages with music icons and pro athletes to helping others find clarity and confidence, this is a conversation about identity, growth, and the evolving through each chapter of life of who we are and who we’re becoming.
The Science and Secrets of Lasting Passion
With Dr. Emily Jamea
What if lasting passion isn’t about spontaneity or chemistry but about science, secrets, and intentional connection. Join us on Life, Love, Etc., presented by Jess TV, for a conversation with Dr. Emily Jamea, award-winning sex and relationship therapist and USA Today best-selling author.
Confidence at Every Stage
With Katrina Spagnoletti
What if the real confidence comes not from what we show, but from what we’ve survived? Join us on Life, Love, Etc., presented by Jess TV, as Katrina Spagnoletti gets real about the stories we carry and the ones we rarely share. From childhood trauma to the pageant stage, Katrina—now 60, a grandmother, author, and founder of Je Suis Beauty—shares how she turned pain into power and built confidence from the inside out.
Nutrition, Fitness and the Champion’s Mindset
With Shawn T. McIntyre (Author, Model, Entrepreneur)
Join Anna Elton LMFT, CST, a licensed marriage and family therapist, on Life, Love, Etc. for a powerful conversation with Shawn T. McIntyremulti-best-selling author, world-renowned fitness model, and founder of LEVEL 10 Training. This episode dives into the mindset, habits, and strategies needed to break past limits, overcome adversity, and build a healthier, stronger version of yourself—mentally and physically.
And does confidence make a difference?
With Krisdee Clark (The Blonde Bombshell)
Join licensed couples therapist and certified sex therapist Anna Elton and special guest Krisdee Clark as they break down the myths and realities. The truth behind blonde stereotypes, confidence and its role in relationships & attraction, playfulness, flirting, and keeping connection alive.
Is Mr. Right really out there?
With Angela Omoike (Former Mrs. Florida) & Dr. Ehijele Omoike
Or is this just another myth? Join us on Life, Love, Etc. with Anna Elton as Dr. Ehijele & Angela Omoike share their journey of finding love after divorce, blending families, and making it work—flaws, fun, and all! Love, parenting, second chances—let’s talk about it!
Life After Kids
With Amber Uhler | Mrs Universe USA 2025
In this episode of Life, Love, Etc., we chat with Amber Uhler, the reigning Mrs. Universe USA 2025, speaker, and transformation advocate. After losing 160 pounds since 2021, Amber knows what it takes to feel strong, confident, and happy again—especially after kids.
How to Spice Up Your Relationship
With Lola Van Ella | Van Ella Productions
Lola van Ella is an award winning and full-time burlesque singer, dancer, producer, instructor and emcee with a career spanning nearly twenty years.
Congratulations!
With Nevena Tomic
Nevena Tomic, a beauty professional with 15+ years of experience, founded La Beaute Fatale to reflect her belief in every woman’s powerful inner beauty. Trained by Estée Lauder, MAC, and ColorScience, her expertise spans TV, social media, print, and runway. As a FORD Models Chicago agent, she mastered on-camera beauty and worked backstage at NYFW.
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