Your Mental Highness

This week on Your Mental Highness, Dr. Jenae Lomaski sits down with luxury travel advisor Deborah Director for a powerful conversation about reinvention, self-worth, fear, and transformation.Deborah shares her journey from earning her undergraduate degree at University of Florida and her master’s in speech pathology at Nova Southeastern University, to building a thriving career in luxury travel. What began as a necessary pivot during a deeply personal family health crisis ultimately led her to create a successful remote business in an industry she once feared — including overcoming a serious fear of flying.In this episode, we explore:How fear can become fuel for transformationWhy “failure is not an option” can be a mindset shiftThe impact of success on relationships and datingRecognizing when you’re “boiling in the pot” and it’s time to get outThe importance of boundaries — especially the one you set with yourselfReinvention during uncertainty (including navigating the pandemic with a commission-only travel business)The power of telling yourself: “You’ve got this.”Deborah also shares one of her most physically and psychologically challenging experiences — gorilla trekking in Rwanda — and how it reinforced a simple but profound life lesson: when the path feels overwhelming, take it one step at a time.The biggest takeaway?You don’t need to leap the entire mountain. You just need to cross one stream, one branch, one step at a time.For travel inquiries, Deborah can be reached via Instagram @deborahdirector or at [email protected] always, shine your crowns, hold your chin high, and remember — you are on your own team.

What does your inner voice sound like?Encouraging? Scolding? Demanding?Dr. Jay sits down with Brian Howie for a layered discussion about confidence, self-compassion, resilience, and why the delivery of your self-talk matters as much as the message.From childhood wounds to adult patterns, this episode explores how to build self-worth without losing your edge — and how to push yourself without tearing yourself down.Growth doesn’t require shame. It requires awareness.

In this episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. Jenae “Dr. Jai” Lomaski sits down with Board Certified Behavior Analyst Francis Fishman for an honest, grounding conversation about children, behavior, and what’s really happening beneath the surface.Together, they explore why compliance is not the same as regulation, how children absorb energy and emotion even when they can’t express it, and why labels can help with services—but should never define a child’s potential.This episode is a powerful reminder that behavior is communication, calm doesn’t always mean safe, and real regulation starts with the adults in the room.Crowns on—this one goes deep.

Welcome back to Your Mental Highness with Dr. Janay Lomaski (Dr. J). In this New Year’s episode, Dr. J sits down with Rivikah Sherr—community facilitator, wellness advocate, and future social worker—to break down the real difference between resolutions and intentions.Together, they explore how sustainable change isn’t about pressure or perfection—it’s about identity, structure, and self-compassion. You’ll learn why “slow down” is a power move, how chunking turns overwhelm into action, and what it looks like to protect your peace with boundaries, honesty, and integrity.If you’re ready to stop abandoning goals by February and start building a life that actually fits you—this episode is your crown moment.

Have you ever confronted someone about their behavior, only to leave the conversation feeling like you were the problem? In this episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. Janay Lomaski (Dr. J) breaks down DARVO — Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender — a toxic manipulation tactic often used by narcissists, controlling partners, or anyone trying to twist the truth.You’ll learn: 👑 What DARVO looks like in real-life relationships (family, work, love, friendships). 👑 A self-check quiz to see if DARVO is happening in your life. 👑 Practical strategies to protect your peace, set boundaries, and reclaim your power.Crown on, Royals — it’s time to stop being manipulated and start standing tall in your truth.

In this episode, Dr. Janné Lomasky breaks down what the crown truly represents — not ego or perfection, but wisdom gained through experience. This conversation explores self-respect, boundaries, healing, and the inner authority that develops when you stop shrinking and start honoring your journey. The crown is not about being above others — it’s about standing fully in who you are.

True authority comes from wisdom, not titles. Crowned in Wisdom is a reflective and empowering podcast hosted by Dr. J, focused on healing, emotional intelligence, and self-respect. Through thoughtful dialogue and insight, this show encourages listeners to rise with humility, strength, and clarity.

Welcome back to Your Mental Highness — the space where mental health meets self-respect and growth. In this episode, Dr. Jay explores what it really means to feel steady in your own skin — even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. We talk about emotional regulation, self-trust, and how small mindset shifts can help you regain your footing during difficult moments. Whether you’re feeling anxious, discouraged, or simply off balance, this conversation is here to remind you that you are stronger than you think. Crowns on 👑 — it’s time to show up for yourself.

In this powerful and uplifting episode, Dr. Jay dives into sleep maxing—the new, research-backed approach to improving the quality, not just the quantity, of your sleep. She shares personal stories, emotional insights, and evidence-based tools to help you reset your nervous system, calm a racing mind, and create a royal nighttime ritual that elevates your mental and emotional wellbeing. From breathing practices and visualization techniques to the truth about melatonin and nighttime scrolling, this episode is your complete guide to building restorative, royal-quality sleep. Put on your crown, unwind, and let Your Mental Highness guide you toward a more refreshed, resilient you.

In this empowering episode, we explore how repetition shapes your mindset and builds healthy beliefs. Learn why simply thinking differently isn't enough—and how writing down your affirmations, placing them on your mirror or phone wallpaper, and saying them daily can help rewire your brain for lasting change. Get ready to take small, actionable steps toward a more positive, empowered you.

In this grounding episode, Dr. Janné “Dr. J” Lomasky opens the conversation with her signature warmth and clarity, inviting listeners into a space designed to lighten the emotional weight so many people carry. Whether you’re feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed, lonely, or simply stretched too thin, Dr. J breaks down the core purpose of her work: helping you feel less burdened and more emotionally supported.Speaking from her private practice in Boca Raton, she explains how Your Mental Highness aims to reduce the negative emotional states that hold you back while increasing calm, connection, and everyday resilience. This episode serves as a comforting reset — a reminder that clarity, peace, and emotional relief are possible, and that you don’t have to navigate tough feelings alone.Janne' A. Lomasky, Psy.D.Licensed Psychologist, PY7946Qualified supervisorCertified Anger Management Specialist IIHypnotherapist 7100 W. Camino Real, Suite 404Boca Raton, FL 33433Tel: 561-777-2021Cell: [email protected]

In this powerful episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. Janné Lomasky, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, dives deep into EFT — Emotional Freedom Techniques — and how this mind-body tapping method helps calm the nervous system, release trapped fear, break repetitive emotional loops, and neutralize the distress signals the body holds. EFT is not just “talking your way out of pain.” It is the integration of cognition, somatic release, energy pathways, and evidence-based psychology — working together in real time to interrupt the trauma response and rewire emotional meaning.Dr. Lomasky also introduces “The Container Technique” — one of the most grounding and psychologically protective tools people need in their everyday emotional first-aid kit. This practice teaches you how to mentally place people, stressors, old narratives, intrusive fears, and the emotional baggage from situations that are not serving your current growth into a symbolic container — so you can protect your peace, hold boundaries, regain your power, and stop giving your energy away carelessly or unconsciously.Janne' A. Lomasky, Psy.D.Licensed Psychologist, PY7946Qualified supervisorCertified Anger Management Specialist IIHypnotherapist 7100 W. Camino Real, Suite 404Boca Raton, FL 33433Tel: 561-777-2021Cell: [email protected]

✨ Episode Description (Fun + Informative):Step into the throne room of mental wellness with Dr. J, your Mental Highness and licensed clinical psychologist, as she breaks down one of the most powerful (and misunderstood!) mental health skills—Radical Acceptance. 👑In this uplifting and honest episode, Dr. J keeps it real about why we stay stuck in pain, how resisting reality creates suffering, and how accepting “what is” can set us FREE. Through humor, relatable stories (yes, even car accidents and traffic rage), and real-life examples like breakups, disappointment, and loss, she teaches you how to:✅ Strengthen your distress tolerance✅ Move from chaos to calm✅ Stop replaying the past and start healing✅ Shift from emotional mind to wise mind✅ Build emotional MUSCLE (hello, inner gym!)You’ll also learn her practical step-by-step Radical Acceptance exercise, how to use your senses and self-compassion to soothe your nervous system, AND take on the 7-Day Radical Acceptance Challenge!Because acceptance isn’t giving up—💡 It’s choosing clarity over chaos, truth over torment, and peace over punishment.So grab your crown, royal listener 👑Take a deep breath…And let’s meet life with calm, courage, and confidence—together.

Feeling stuck, drained, or just a little unroyal lately? Dr. Janay LoMasky—aka Dr. J—guides you through her empowering C.R.O.W.N. framework to help you reignite your spark and rise above life’s chaos. Learn how to Celebrate your small wins, Reframe with power, Own your why, Work with rituals, and Nourish your now power to keep your crown straight, no matter what’s weighing you down. Bring your own crown, royal listeners—it’s time to shine it up and own your mental highness. 💫

Have you ever confronted someone about their behavior, only to leave the conversation feeling like you were the problem? In this episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. Janay Lomaski (Dr. J) breaks down DARVO — Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender — a toxic manipulation tactic often used by narcissists, controlling partners, or anyone trying to twist the truth.You’ll learn: 👑 What DARVO looks like in real-life relationships (family, work, love, friendships). 👑 A self-check quiz to see if DARVO is happening in your life. 👑 Practical strategies to protect your peace, set boundaries, and reclaim your power.Crown on, Royals — it’s time to stop being manipulated and start standing tall in your truth.

Getting a look at inside the minds of generation Z and comparing the generational differences with Amber Nicolette

In this episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. Janné Lomasky breaks down the neuroscience of mental exhaustion. From decision fatigue to the endless background tabs in your brain, you’ll learn why modern life drains your mental battery—and how to recharge it.Discover the real reason emails feel harder than workouts, why Steve Jobs wore the same turtleneck, and the simple hacks to reclaim your energy.👑 Because even royalty can’t rule the world on an empty brain.”

In this heartfelt episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. Jenae Lamasky — aka Dr. J — welcomes you into a safe space for every emotion, from joy to anxiety, fear to loneliness. With compassion and personal insight, Dr. J reminds listeners that they’re not alone and that understanding yourself (and others) is the first step to healing. So settle in, reflect, and don’t forget: it’s BYOC — Bring Your Own Crown.

Mental health is in everything including the workplace. Stop with the day to day monotony and learn how to handle the workplace trials and tribulations on this episode of Your Mental Highness with Dr. J

In this candid conversation, a seasoned aesthetics provider shares her philosophy on natural beauty, patient representation, and the emotional balance needed in cosmetic enhancements. With over 20 years in the community, she emphasizes how aesthetic choices reflect not just personal identity, but also the provider’s reputation. The dialogue explores the fine line between self-care and over-dependence on external validation, while touching on societal pressures surrounding beauty standards.

In this candid conversation, a separated couple reflects on the moments that led to their breakup. From unspoken threats to the emotional distance that followed, they reveal how it took months after parting ways to finally agree on divorce. One moved to New York, the other stayed in Florida — a physical separation that mirrored their emotional one.

In this uplifting episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. Jenae Lomaski — aka Dr. J — welcomes listeners back with compassion, humor, and heart. Whether you're feeling anxious, angry, sad, or just overwhelmed, Dr. J is here to remind you that you're not alone. Tune in for real talk, a few laughs, and the reassurance we all need sometimes: you are heard, you are seen, and you matter.

In this empowering episode, we explore how repetition shapes your mindset and builds healthy beliefs. Learn why simply thinking differently isn't enough—and how writing down your affirmations, placing them on your mirror or phone wallpaper, and saying them daily can help rewire your brain for lasting change. Get ready to take small, actionable steps toward a more positive, empowered you.

In this compelling and candid episode of Your Mental Highness, Dr. J welcomes board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Gil Lichstein to explore the buzz around psychedelics and their role in mental health treatment. Together, they dive into the science and therapeutic potential of substances like ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA for conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. They cover everything from "ego death" and spiritual awakenings to the safety, regulation, and real-world application of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Gil breaks down the different classes of psychedelics, explains how treatments like Spravato work, and shares his personal experience with psilocybin. If you've ever wondered whether psychedelics are healing the mind or just helping it hallucinate with purpose—this episode is for you.

In this uplifting segment, the host encourages listeners to embrace joy through laughter, music, and rest while inviting them to stay connected. Listeners are welcomed to like, subscribe, or follow on major platforms, share comments, suggest topics, or even join as a guest. The host signs off with a warm reminder of their mission—to inspire, motivate, and elevate your mental well-being.

If you've ever found yourself trapped in a spiral of indecision, self-doubt, or wondering whether your "thanks" text had the right level of sincerity—this episode is for you. Dr. J dives deep into why your brain loves to overthink, how it's wired to do so, and why it’s not actually helping. From perfectionists to people-pleasers, we unpack the personality types most prone to overthinking and the three major psychological roots that fuel it. You’ll also get a dose of brain science (in plain English), personal anecdotes, and—most importantly—real strategies to stop the cycle before it steals your time, energy, and sanity. Tune in and learn how to stop chewing on mental junk food and start feeding your brain something better.

In this heartfelt and soul-nourishing episode, I'm joined by the insightful Dennis Williams, co-host of the Back9 podcast. Together, we dive into one of life's most universal struggles: relationships. From the ache of divorce and breakups to the journey toward true healing, we're getting real about what it takes to move forward. Can you ever fully let go, or does the pain resurface? Plus, we talk about how to carry your crown through it all—whether it's heavy with heartbreak or sparkling with hope. Bring your own crown (or borrow one of ours) and join us for a royal chat on rising after the fall. 

Life’s not all glitter and gold—sometimes it’s ugly cries in the car and too much ice cream. But guess what? That’s where resilience is born. In this episode of Your Mental Highness, we’re getting real about setbacks, failure, and how to bounce forward, not just back. I’m stepping in as your motivational psychologist (and unofficial resilience coach) to give you tools that actually work. We’ll talk reframing, self-compassion, strategy, and action—and maybe a little karaoke. So put on your crown, royal listener. It’s time to build your bounce-back muscle and become unstoppable. 

Ever had a headache and convinced yourself it's a brain tumor? Or Googled your chest pains and ended up planning your last will and testament? In this episode, we dive deep (and laugh a little) into the all-too-relatable world of self-diagnosing—thanks to Google, TikTok, and our very active imaginations. I’m sharing personal stories (like the time I wore a heart monitor for 24 hours and didn’t sleep a wink), real clinical experiences, and why mental health diagnosis isn’t always as simple as a relatable video or a list of symptoms. We'll also touch on personality disorders and how we all—yes, ALL—have a little something going on. Join me as we unpack the pros, the cons, and the chaos of armchair psychiatry. Spoiler: You’re probably fine.

In this episode we call out those tiny biochemical troublemakers for what they really are: relentless, mood-swinging, acne-sprouting, energy-draining bullies. From unexpected cravings to emotional rollercoasters, we dive into the science, the struggles, and the survival tactics for dealing with these pushy little chemicals. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a few ‘Aha!’ moments as we take back the power from our internal hormonal overlords!

Diving into fears and insecurities in intimacy, talking about romantic gestures, and what you may want to be when you grow up versus what actually happens... and much more!

This episode explores how to balance motherhood and a career.

In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Kendra Erika, an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress with multiple Billboard hits to her name, including a #1 on the U.S. Dance Chart. Kendra shares the inspiring story behind her powerful remake of "Self Control," a track that not only topped the charts but solidified her as a force in the music industry. We dive deep into her journey, discussing fame, fortune, and the importance of maintaining independence in a cutthroat industry. From overcoming self-doubt and criticism to embracing her unique voice, Kendra's authenticity shines through. Get ready for a candid conversation about self-empowerment, creative intuition, and finding true connections in the world of entertainment. Plus, expect plenty of laughs, as Kendra's sense of humor is just as captivating as her music!

In this candid and insightful episode, we dive deep into the realms of love, relationships, and self-awareness, exploring the complexities of communication, kinks, and personal growth. Dr. J's guest opens up about her experiences with dominance, the joy of high heels, and the power of understanding your own boundaries. From the challenges of self-reflection to exploring intimate desires, they share what truly resonates with them—plus, an honest discussion on dealing with feelings of abandonment and rejection. With a focus on authenticity and empowerment, this episode encourages listeners to embrace their unique needs, desires, and personal journeys, while shedding light on the importance of vulnerability and connection.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the importance of staying in your psychological lane—especially if you're someone who tends to over-function, over-share, or play the hero for others. From personal anecdotes to real-life examples, I’m here to remind you how crucial it is to set healthy boundaries and avoid crossing into someone else's lane, emotionally and mentally. We’ll discuss why prioritizing your own well-being isn’t selfish, but necessary for your happiness and health. By learning how to stay in your lane, you'll reduce stress, improve your relationships, and feel more in control of your own life. Tune in for practical tips, relatable stories, and a bit of tough love on how to stop over-functioning and start living for yourself!

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the importance of setting boundaries for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The guest shares their journey of learning to establish boundaries after growing up without them, and the impact it had on their relationships, especially in their marriage. They reflect on the difficult but necessary process of asserting oneself and recognizing when a boundary has been crossed. From personal examples to effective coping strategies like mindful meditation and breathing exercises, this conversation highlights the transformative power of self-awareness and self-respect. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how clear boundaries can bring peace, protect your space, and improve overall mental health.

In this empowering episode, I dive into the concept of starting the new year with a fresh perspective and healthier habits. It's not about perfection; it's about making realistic resolutions and setting manageable goals that truly benefit you. Join me as we explore how to prepare for change, develop a positive mindset, and take action towards creating a better version of yourself. I also discuss the importance of support, the power of self-motivation, and the significance of small, meaningful changes. Remember, setbacks are part of the process, but with the right mindset and commitment, 2025 can be your best year yet!

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