The UnTrivial Podcast

By: Ally Nelson
  • Summary

  • UnTrivial is where we explore what's meaningful. Hosted by Ally Nelson, this podcast dives deep into the topics that shape our lives—psychology, wellness, society, and self-development—with expert guests and influential voices leading the way. Each episode is fueled by curiosity, offering thought-provoking discussions and actionable insights to inspire and empower your everyday life. If you’re ready to learn about ideas that matter and grow along the way, this podcast is for you. Stay connected and join the conversation on Instagram @UntrivialPodcast.
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Episodes
  • 34. The New Parenting Method: Conscious Parenting, with Lexi Bradley
    Apr 15 2025

    My guest today is Lexi Bradley. Lexi is a Psychological Counsellor with a Masters degree in Psychology, specializing in Family Therapy and Conscious Parenting.

    With over 12 years in private practice, Lexi is deeply committed to supporting families and also volunteers with marginalized communities in Cape Town, South Africa.

    Today we discuss what exactly is Conscious Parenting, how parenting practices have evolved since our parents generation, how to discipline your child without punishment, self-regulation and co-regulation during meltdowns, connection before correction and so much more.

    If you are a parent or are curious about the most up to date parenting practices backed by research and informed by psychology and neuroscience, Lexi is such a great resource and hopefully you enjoy our conversation together.

    Connect with Lexi:

    Instagram: @The_Connected_Parent

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGAxQAJv7/?mibextid=wwXlfr

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    52 mins
  • 33. What really matters when it comes to skincare? with Dr. Mina
    Apr 1 2025

    My guest today is Dr. Mary Alice Mina.

    Dr. Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist, international speaker, author, and host of The Skin Real podcast. As a co-owner of Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia, she is a leading expert in procedural dermatology, skin health, and skincare.

    With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Mina is celebrated for her artistic eye, surgical precision, and ability to help patients feel radiant at every stage of life.

    Her insights have been featured in People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and in this episode of Untrivial, we dive into all things skin care and skin health.

    Today we discuss different skin types and how to build a routine that works for you, skin care requirements for everyone no matter your skin type, lasers, botox, surgeries and celebs, skin cancer prevention, what's hype and what's worth it, and so much more.


    Connect with Dr. Mina:

    Socials - @DrMinaSkin

    Website - www.theskinreal.com

    Podcast - The Skin Real




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    43 mins
  • 32. "I Realized My Wife Wasn't The Problem" with Brandon Doerksen
    Mar 11 2025

    My guest today is Brandon Doerksen, better known on instagram @BrandonTalksMarriage.

    Known for sharing the raw and honest truth about coming back from the brink of divorce, Brandon shares the common thought traps he found himself in as a husband, that contributed to the struggles in his marriage.

    He now aims to reach men facing the same challenges with their wives and how they can take charge and ownership to show up differently and start the path to changing the dynamic.

    Today we discuss:

    - What led to Brandons marriage almost breaking down

    - Why he thought his wife was the problem

    - How to self-reflect and face uncomfortable truths about yourself in a relationship

    And so much more.


    Connect with Brandon at:

    Instagram/Tiktok: @BrandonTalksMarriage

    Grounded Men's Community App: https://92hgmuz66kz.typeform.com/grounded

    Grounded Union Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4lh2C2YpVh8Zxe4Ix8CmEq?si=65561a34d05143ff

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    53 mins
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