It’s time to tell the story of how I ended up sharing a private moment – and a drink – with one of the biggest rap moguls in music history one night in the early 2000s. He is now in federal custody after being arrested and charged for multiple crimes including sex trafficking with two dozen other lawsuits filed against him accusing him of drugging, assulting and even raping people.

You don’t want to miss this. In the early days of my career as a celebrity reporter working for People magazine, I was paid to party in New York City, and this is only one of dozens of tales from the vault.

Follow me for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to my Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting me in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Steam on Greenwich Avenue. Visit www. SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and take a night off from making dinner. In an effort to foster community, Steam has also extended the hours of their lunch special to middle-school and high-school students so they can dine in at their Greenwich Avenue and afford a decent meal in a safe setting.

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And remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!

Being sick sucks. Being really sick – I’m talking “hospital” sick, “can’t-figure-out-what’s-wrong-and-you-have-to-see-a-million-specialists” sick really sucks. It’s an emotional roller coaster whether you are the patient or someone you love is. It can be traumatic – I know it was for me when I went through 4+ years of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and failed IVF – and navigating the healthcare system (and being made to feel like a number instead of a human being) was its own secondary trauma for me and so many others.

But my dear friend, Dr. Tracy Shevell, M.D., is changing that for people – with a focus on women – and helping them navigate the most complex health mysteries while at the same time empowering them throughout their journeys. She joined me in Podpopuli’s Greenwich CT studio on the most recent episode of That Greenwich Life, and shared an action plan for when -- not if – a health crisis strikes. Follow her on Instagram @tracyshevellmd where she hosts regular “office hours” or find out more about her personalized offerings at her website: www.tracyshevellmd.com

She shepherded me through a very confusing medical crisis – a riddle, really with no answer - and for all her clients, she is part therapist, part doctor, all friend. I’m forever grateful to her, and so glad now she is helping so many others.

Follow me for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to my Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting me in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Steam on Greenwich Avenue. Visit www. SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and take a night off from making dinner. As part of their commitment to bettering the entire Greenwich community, Steam has even extended their mid-day lunch specials so middle-school and high-school students have a safe place to hang out and enjoy a delicious meal at an affordable price after school. Take a night off from cooking, and order Steam instead to support this amazing establishment in our town!

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And remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!

If you want to live your life as your authentic self – not the person you want others to see – but as you, the real you, then we all know we have work to do and tools to find that can help with that.

One of those tools is Human Design. Never heard of it? Yea, me neither, but I learned a lot this week from my in-studio guest, Brianne Cuttler of Be Aligned, an intuitive life and success coach and expert in Human Design. Before we sat down together, I sent her my date of birth (9/1/1981), my time of birth (7:21 pm) and place of birth (Philadelphia, PA) and she did a custom reading (I know – it sounds like astrology but it’s not), providing info that helps me understand my soul’s energy better so I can more effectively navigate all the energies around me (Brianne – did I get that right?).

It's fascinating, it’s fun and it’s FACTUAL. So much of what she told me, just HIT.

You can find out more (and contact her for your own private session) at her Instagram @Be.Aligned.BC and check out her latest offering with one of my favorite people in the world (and a past That Greenwich Life guest – episode 6 - go check her out), Julie Vincent of Clear Space For Joy. Together, starting Nov 7, they are launching The Joyful Alignment Mentorship, a supportive community for sacred discussions and self-discovery through Human Design, mindfulness, and embodied practices.

Follow me for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to my Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting me in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Steam on Greenwich Avenue. Visit www. SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and take a night off from making dinner. My picky kids can’t get enough of the chicken lo mein made with fresh ingredients, so it’s a no-brainer in my house.

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Remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!

Have you ever felt like you’re giving maximum effort to something but still feeling stuck? You aren’t getting the results you want, no matter how hard you try. The truth is, there is something each and every one of us wants to change right this very minute – about ourselves, about our lives, about others (good luck with that!), and there's one place we can all start: we can change our definition of “success.”

This week I’m welcoming back to the show one of Instagram’s leading advocates for anxiety healing and mental health. You met her a few months back in Episode 4 of That Greenwich Life, “Are We All Just Imposters?” Her name is Alison Seponara, otherwise known as @theanxietyhealer on Instagram (and my best friend of almost 30 years) and she has created a devoted community of more than 570,000 people who turn to her day in and day out. She’s the author of two incredible books - The Anxiety Healer's Guide: Coping Strategies and Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body, and her new book is currently available for pre-order, The Anxiety Healer’s Guide for Clinicians. She’s a licensed therapist with her own private practice, and she’s the co-host of the highly successful podcast, The Anxiety Chicks.

Follow Alison on Instagram @theanxietyhealer and @theanxietychicks and check out her website too www.theanxietyhealer.com And Follow Dorothy for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to her Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting Dorothy in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Jonathan’s Travels. Book your next dream getaway at https://www.jonathanstravels.us and follow them on Instagram @JonathansTravels !

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And remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!

In Episode 18 of That Greenwich Life, your host, Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, is digging into the secondary trauma so many listeners reported experiencing while going through one of the hardest times of their life: The silence of people they considered to be their closest support system. This crushing disconnect can make a dark time darker, and you will never believe (or sadly you may know yourself) how common it really is.

Follow Dorothy for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to her Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show.

Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting Dorothy in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Jonathan’s Travels. Book your next dream getaway at https://www.jonathanstravels.us and follow them on Instagram @JonathansTravels !

And don’t forget to shop the That Greenwich Life MERCH store!!! Hats, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, even baby onesies – if you want it, we’ve got it! SHOP NOW through Dorothy’s website – www.DorothyOnTV.com – by clicking the SHOP tab at the top right of the page.

And remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!