Conversations with Dr. Vassilia

Most people don't realize they're living out stories that were written long before they had the words to tell them. Conversations with Dr. Vassilia explores the unconscious patterns that shape how we love, cope, achieve, and struggle. Hosted by licensed psychotherapist, author, and founder of Juno Counseling & Wellness, Dr. Vassilia Binensztok, the show features thoughtful conversations with experts, public figures, and everyday people whose stories reveal the psychology beneath human behavior. Through discussions of childhood experiences, attachment, trauma, nervous system regulation, relationships, and resilience, you'll gain a deeper understanding of why you do what you do—and how lasting change becomes possible. If you're fascinated by psychology, healing, and the stories beneath the story, you're in the right place.

Conversations with Dr. Vassilia is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Conversations with Dr. Vassilia, a general show with 9 episodes published.

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  Strength, Mindset & Momentum: How Small Daily Habits Create Extraordinary Change | Nicole Zapoli

  Jul 15, 202638 minS0

  <p>In this episode of <b>Conversations with Dr. Vassilia</b>, Dr. Vassilia Binensztok sits down with athletic coach <b>Nicole Zapoli</b>, whose journey began with an ambitious dream at just eight years old: to become a coach and own her own gym. Decades later, after training in gymnastics, dance, CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and natural bodybuilding, Nicole shares the lessons that extend far beyond fitness.</p><p></p><p>Together, they explore the powerful connection between physical and emotional resilience, why the conversations we have with ourselves matter, and how small, consistent actions create extraordinary long-term success.</p><p>...

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  3-Time Olympian Anicka Newell on Fear, Performance & Working With Your Nervous System

  May 21, 202653 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Hidden Story, Dr. Vassilia sits down with Anicka Newell — a 3-time Olympian and elite pole vaulter — for a conversation about fear, pressure, resilience, and what it really takes to perform at the highest level without abandoning yourself in the process.<br /><br />Together, they explore:</p>What fear actually feels like at the Olympic levelWhy resisting fear often makes it strongerLearning to work with your nervous system instead of against itThe psychology of high performance and self-trustHow identity, pressure, and perfectionism affect athletes and everyday people alikeWhat it means to keep pursuing what you love...

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  Jonathan Musick: Weight Loss, Grief, Faith & Finding Purpose After Losing Everything

  Apr 29, 202651 minS0

  <p>What happens when life strips everything away, but you still choose to rise?<br /><br />In this powerful episode of The Hidden Story, Jonathan Music opens up about an extraordinary journey through grief, transformation, and resilience. After losing his father and mother to health issues and losing his brother to overdose, Jonathan found himself the last remaining member of his immediate family.<br /><br />He shares how food became a coping mechanism, how compartmentalizing helped him survive, and what finally pushed him toward lasting change. From his weight loss journey to rebuilding his mindset, Jonathan discusses how faith, discipline...

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  Fighting for More Than a Belt: Andre Ewell on Fatherhood, Loss, and Breaking the Cycle

  Apr 15, 202650 minS0

  <p>What happens when the fight isn’t just in the octagon, but in your personal life, your past, and your identity as a father?<br /><br />In this episode of The Hidden Story, UFC fighter Andre Ewell opens up about one of the most painful chapters of his life: losing his rights to his first son and the emotional toll that reshaped how he shows up today.<br /><br />Andre shares how that loss continues to impact the way he parents his second son, and how fatherhood has become both a source of healing and meaning. He reflects on gr...

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  Turning Pressure Into Fuel: The Mindset Behind the Shots

  Apr 1, 202649 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Hidden Story, I sit down with Larry Moreno - former Division I basketball player turned viral trick shot creator - to explore the story beneath the highlights.<br />Larry opens up about growing up in an environment filled with distractions and negative influences, where it would have been easy to take a very different path. Instead, he made a conscious decision early on: to stay focused, stay disciplined, and pursue something bigger for himself.<br />We talk about what it actually takes to hold onto your goals when your surroundings don’t support them, an...

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