S4 E3: "Escaping Addiction" with Psychotherapist & Author (Free Fall), Bradley Thomas Smith

What if the memories we hold onto are doing more for us than simply reminding us of the past? On this episode of The MANiCURE. Cut, New Orleans native Bryan Batt—acclaimed actor, author, designer, & the unforgettable Salvatore Romano from Mad Men—joins Dr. Amberleigh Carter for a heartfelt conversation about nostalgia, family, identity, & the extraordinary power of fun. Born into a family whose legacy includes New Orleans’ beloved Pontchartrain Beach amusement park, Bryan grew up surrounded by the magic of entertainment & the joy of bringing people together. From childhood memories of roller coasters & fireworks to a career spanning Broadway, Hollywood, & beyond, his story reveals how the experiences that shape us can continue to influence who we become. In a world that can feel increasingly demanding, this conversation is an invitation to make room for play, preserve the stories that matter, & recognize that joy isn't frivolous. It can be a meaningful part of how we connect, remember, and move forward. Because sometimes, a familiar song, a treasured object, or a memory can transport us back to a moment when we felt completely alive...and let the good times roll. About Bryan Batt Bryan Batt is an acclaimed actor best known for playing Salvatore Romano on AMC’s award-winning series Mad Men. His career spans Broadway, film, and television, and he is also the author of She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Mother, Big, Easy Style, and Pontchartrain Beach: A Family Affair. He is also the co-owner of Hazelnut boutique on Magazine St. in New Orleans. This episode is brought to you by Brittany V. Carter, Attorney at Law, located in Louisiana. Brittany's practice focuses on Family Law & Estate Law, offering services ranging from divorce & adoptions, to wills & trusts, successions, contracts, & more. To contact Brittany, visit her website at brittanyvcarterattorneyatlaw.com or call 985-789-4508. This episode is also sponsored by raw REPUBLIC in New Orleans & Austin, TX. They are best known for organic, cold-pressed juices, tonics, & cleanses. You can visit their website at www.rawrepublicjuice.com or call 504-324-8234 or their Austin store at 512-888-1873. Our final sponsor is MANiCURE. Magazine. To read the full article based on this episode featuring Bryan Batt, subscribe at www.manicuremagazine.com to get it delivered right to your door. You can also order the MANiCURE. Multivitamin Cocktail at www.manicuremagazine.com/supplement for methylated b vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, amino acids, & more! Appointments with Amberleigh: www.kinectionholistichealth.com/offers. Follow her on substack & instagram @dr.amberleighcarter. Follow MANiCURE. Magazine on substack & instagram @manicure.magazineofficial

In this episode of The Ask Amberleigh Show, Amberleigh sits down with Lizette Alvarado, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, founder of Venus Concierge Luxury Home Care and owner of Syn Skin Aesthetics & Wellness, to talk about the often-overlooked pieces of healing: nutrition, vitamins, genetics, personalized care, and the human side of medicine. Lizette shares her perspective from years of advanced clinical experience and hands-on patient care, including why understanding an individual's health, nutritional status and genetic makeup can matter when recovering from illness, surgery, or even an afternoon slump. The conversation also explores something that doesn't always get enough attention in modern medicine: bedside manner. How you're treated when you're vulnerable matters. Feeling seen, heard, cared for and safe can be a very different experience from simply being treated, which is what Lizette's business, Venus Concierge Luxury Home Care, is all about. Amberleigh and Lizette also talk about the MANiCURE. Multivitamin Cocktail, a nutrient-focused wellness formula designed to support the body's nutritional needs during times when you may need a little extra support. Together, Amberleigh and Lizette discuss: • Why vitamins and nutritional status matter • How genetics can influence the way our bodies respond and recover from sickness, surgery, and everyday life • The importance of personalized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach • What patients should consider before undergoing surgery • Why recovery deserves as much attention as the procedure itself • The role of compassionate bedside manner in the healing experience • What concierge recovery care can look like • How being cared for physically and emotionally can change the experience of recovery About Lizette Alvarado, MSN, APRN, FNP-C Lizette is the Founder & CEO of Venus Concierge Luxury Home Care, providing personalized post-operative and recovery care throughout southeast Louisiana. Her approach combines clinical expertise with individualized, compassionate care designed to help patients recover with greater comfort, confidence and peace of mind. Learn more about Venus Concierge Luxury Home Care: venusluxuryhomecare.com Or Syn Skin Aesthetics and Wellness at www.synskinaesthetics.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @theaskamberleighshowpodcast Follow Amberleigh: @dr.amberleighcarter Kinection Holistic Health kinectionholistichealth.com MANiCURE. Magazine A health + lifestyle publication designed as a magazine and printed as a modern newspaper—delivered to your door every quarter. manicuremagazine.com Order the MANiCURE. Multivitamin Cocktail at www.manicuremagazine.com/supplement Follow MANiCURE. Magazine on Instagram: @manicure.magazineofficial Follow Amberleigh & Lizette on Instagram: @dr.amberleighcarter and @lizette.lanolafp Watch the full episode: Why Vitamins, Bedside Manner, and Genetics Matter in Sickness & Surgery

If you're sensitive, intuitive, attuned to things other people don't see, can feel a sudden shift in the room, or suffer with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and more...this is the episode for you! Why do some people seem to feel everything more deeply—emotionally, mentally, physically, and energetically? In this fascinating episode of The Ask Amberleigh Show, Dr. Amberleigh Carter sits down with molecular pharmacologist and genetics expert, Dr. Tyler Panzner, to explore the science, genetics, and hidden gifts behind being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Together, they unpack the complex relationship between genetics, neurotransmitters, ADHD, OCD tendencies, anxiety, sensory processing, emotional intensity, intuition, and the unique ways highly sensitive individuals experience the world. Whether you've been labeled "too sensitive," struggle with ADHD or OCD traits, feel deeply affected by your environment, or simply want to better understand your mind and body, this conversation offers a unique blend of science, genetics, psychology, and holistic health perspectives. In This Episode: • Connections between ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and heightened awareness • Why some people are more emotionally and physically reactive than others • The hidden strengths of highly sensitive individuals • How genetics may influence stress responses and resilience • Why many highly sensitive people feel misunderstood • The connection between intuition and heightened perception (out of body experiences, DMT, & more) • Practical strategies for thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person Listen now! #AskAmberleigh #HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #ADHD #OCD #Genetics #MentalHealth #Neurodiversity #Anxiety #DrTylerPanzner #AmberleighCarter Want to learn more? Join Dr. Tyler Panzner's HSP webinar on June, 11th at 7pm EST by signing up at the link below. Quieting an Overactive Mind Webinar: https://overstimulated.drtylerpanzner.com/webinar-registration-page Free Guides & Resources: https://drtylerpanzner.com/free-guides 1:1 Genetic Coaching: https://drtylerpanzner.com/startyourjourney Follow @drtylerpanzner on YouTube and @drtylerpanzner on Instagram Follow @dr.amberleighcarter on Instagram Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cm_p8WVqexg Subscribe to Dr. Amberleigh Carter's quarterly health & lifestyle publication: MANiCURE. Magazine at www.manicuremagazine.com and get it delivered to your door or subscribe to substack at https://manicuremagazine.substack.com/ Order Dr. Amberleigh Carter's very own multivitamin supplement that is a powdered drink of methylated folate, electrolytes, antioxidants, and more: MANiCURE. Multivitamin Cocktail at https://www.manicuremagazine.com/supplement/p/multivitamin

This is an episode you don’t want to miss! (You can also watch it on The Ask Amberleigh Show YouTube Channel) You’ve seen her on TV for over a decade. But with all of that exposure, no one has ever really heard her side of things. Amberleigh sits down with her best friend, Tamica Lee, to discuss surviving the death of her father, the cycles of life, and accepting what’s next for her. Tamica was just shy of 6 years old when her father, Bivian Lee, a New Orleans Saints football player, tragically and suddenly died right in front of her. Hear how her family survived it and the imprint it left on her, impacting who she is and how she moves today. Tamica also dives into the cycles of her life, discovering a tumor and how those surgeries changed her life forever. Amberleigh asks her about her days dancing at Super Bowls with talent like James Brown, Tina Turner, ZZ Top, and more—and going from an NFL cheerleader to choreographer and coach…all while becoming a reality TV star, and serving as a local TV news anchor! Tamica gets real about her marriage, motherhood, and what’s coming next for her. Tune in to this episode to hear a side of Tamica no one’s ever heard before. You can also read a profound and potent take on Amberleigh’s view on Tamica and her life in the Cover Story of her magazine, MANiCURE. Magazine, the Winter 2026 Issue. Subscribe to get a printed copy delivered to your door at www.manicuremagazine.com You can catch Tamica’s new podcast “Now That I Have Your Attention” here: https://www.youtube.com/@NowThatIHaveYourAttention Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, like, and share this episode with a loved one. You can also follow Tamica and Amberleigh on socials: @tamica and @dr.amberleighcarter Book a private session with Amberleigh at www.kinectionholistichealth.com This episode is brought to you by the MANiCURE. Multivitamin Cocktail Supplement

Amberleigh sits down with Taylor Hutti Macrae, influencer and long-time high school friend, where they discuss ghosts, anxiety, and coming full circle! Amberleigh and Taylor go down memory lane, remembering the high points of classes and concerts together throughout high school, as well as the low points of Hurricane Katrina and anxiety, where Amberleigh touches on things that help. Taylor talks about her experiences after college graduation, working in NYC fashion, with the 'Devil Wears Prada'-like long days of working at designer brand fashion houses and unexpectedly meeting her future husband, model and actor, Logan Macrae (best known for his role in the movie, "Where The Crawdads Sing"). Amberleigh points out the differences in moving away and coming back home, and the gratitude that comes with that experience. They both then deep dive into metaphysical concepts: ghosts, hauntings, death and the afterlife, out-of-body experiences, lucid dreaming, and even personal experiences of seeing apparitions, staying at The Myrtles Plantation, and interacting with deceased family members. Taylor also shares her discovery of what was at the root of her debilitating anxiety (hint: vitamin deficiency!), her obsession with Halloween and Casper (haha), and her semi-recent launch of being a social media influencer, proving that it's never too late to start something new, in spite of the mental struggles and fear that can surround us during those instances. Amberleigh showcases that Taylor's quick success is due to her raw, authentic, and unique approach...something that can be a key in any new endeavor. If you've ever felt haunted by your past, unsure about your path, or drawn to the mystical and mysterious, this episode will meet you where you are — with laughter, insight, and a gentle reminder that it's never too late to come full circle. This episode is sponsored by Amberleigh's quarterly health and lifestyle publication: MANiCURE. Magazine It's also sponsored by 913 Boutique : Nashville-based shop for elevated basics, accessories, and playful finds. Use the code MANICURE25 for a discount! Follow Taylor on Instagram @taylor.macrae Follow Amberleigh on Instagram @dr.amberleighcarter and @theaskamberleighshowpodcast @manicure.magazineofficial