#REALTALK with Emma G and Ra

EP2 S2 - Real Talk with Emma G & Ra Feat Andrew Buerger

In this inspiring episode of REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This, hosts Emma G and Rawinia Judson sit down with Andrew Buerger, a mountaineer, entrepreneur, and advocate, to explore the transformative power of turning personal adversity into purposeful action.

Andrew shares his journey from personal loss to founding Jodi’s Climb for Hope, leading over 400 climbers to raise more than $1 million for cancer and MS research. He discusses his experiences in building B’More Organic, a no-added-sugar protein drink company, and his current role as Chief Strategy Officer at Taharka Brothers Ice Cream, a Black-owned, Baltimore-based company that combines business with social impact.

Throughout the conversation, Andrew delves into:

• The importance of resilience and finding silver linings in challenges

• How climbing mountains parallels overcoming life's obstacles

• The role of mission-driven entrepreneurship in personal fulfillment

• Strategies for maintaining mental health while pursuing ambitious goals

Whether you're navigating personal challenges, leading a team, or seeking inspiration to pursue your passions, Andrew's story offers valuable insights into embracing discomfort, pushing past fear, and summiting your own biggest challenges.

🎧 Listen Now:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yF9nSlJYeeDcC8lUSPVD2

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realtalk-with-emma-g-and-ra/id1810587016

• Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7531ab2a-02a6-4f79-9426-af11b031a552/realtalk-with-emma-g-and-ra

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWek3RNXa8E

🔗 Connect with Andrew Buerger:

• Website: www.AndrewBuerger.com

• Instagram: @buergerandrew

• LinkedIn: Andrew Buerger

📌 Stay Connected:

• Emma G: @emmagmusic or https://emmagmusic.com

• Rawinia Judson: @rawinia__judson or https://rawiniajudson.com/

#RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #AndrewBuerger #Resilience #PurposeDrivenLife #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealthAwareness #EmmaGmusic #RealTalkwithEmmaGandRA

EP1 S2 - Real Talk with Emma G & Ra Feat Iliana

REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This | Episode 1: Music as Medicine with Iliana Fernandez

Welcome to the very first episode of REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This — a podcast where creatives, leaders, and changemakers get real about navigating mental health, purpose, and healing while making an impact in the world.

In this episode, hosts Emma G (singer/songwriter, TEDx speaker, empowerment coach) and Rawinia Judson (life & leadership coach, author) sit down with Iliana Radovina, a music therapist who explores the power of music as a tool for somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and storytelling.

We discuss:
- The science + soul of music therapy
- How sound helps move emotions through the body
- The courage it takes to share your story
- Why safe spaces are essential to healing
- How creativity connects us to our identity and power

This is a space for healing, self-expression, and truth-telling.

👉 Subscribe for future episodes
👉 Comment below with what resonated most
👉 Follow us on Instagram: [@emmagmusic | @rawiniajudson]

Disclaimer: This podcast discusses mental health and may be sensitive for some listeners. If you're struggling, please reach out:
🇺🇸 US: Call/text 988 or text HOME to 741741
🇳🇿 NZ: Call/text 1737 or Lifeline at 0800 543 354

What is REAL TALK?
REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This is where high-performing humans, creative leaders, and changemakers get honest about the messy, beautiful, and brave work of staying mentally, emotionally, and spiritually well while doing meaningful work in the world.

Hosted by award-winning singer/songwriter, author, and youth empowerment coach Emma G, and life and leadership coach Rawinia Judson, this podcast is a space for candid conversations about the realities behind resilience. From navigating burnout to healing through music, embracing vulnerability to redefining success — nothing is off limits.

Emma and Rawinia first bonded over early morning CrossFit sessions in New Zealand, where carpool chats quickly turned into soul-deep sisterhood. Now living on opposite sides of the world (Emma in the U.S., Rawinia in Canada), they're teaming up to bring you a podcast rooted in realness, laughter, and the deep belief that your story matters.

Each episode features intimate, unscripted conversations with guests who are courageously rewriting the narrative around mental health — one story, one strategy, one moment at a time.

This is not therapy. This is not perfection. This is REAL TALK.
And this is what mental health sounds like.

Disclaimer:
This show may discuss topics related to mental health that could be sensitive for some listeners. If you're struggling, please know you are not alone. Support is available.

New Zealand: Call or text 1737 or Lifeline at 0800 543 354

U.S.: Call or text 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741
This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

#REALTALK From thug life to faith life, authenticity and overcoming trauma with Billy Alsbrooks

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#REALTALK From music to film, dreaming big, and UMC with Brett Dismuke

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

#REALTALK creating in chaos, Deepak Chopra and booty hearts with Asha Santee

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#REALTALK: Cowboy boots, 26000 miles of soul feeding, and assaulting people with kindness

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#REALTALK Breaking out of the man-box with Richie Hardcore and Tony Porter

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#REALTALK: Emma G chats with King Kapisi

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

 

Tune in for episode #34 with New Zealand's King of Hip Hop: King Kapisi

 

Learn more about King Kapisi at https://www.kingkapisi.net/

#REALTALK: Emma G chats with Jay Keating

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

 

Tune in for episode #33 with Songwriter Association of Washington director Jay Keating

 

Learn more about Jay Keating and SAW at https://saw.org/blog