New Episode: Sara Banyan on Mental Health, Trauma, and Dating for Dudes.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thewccs.substack.com We’ve had some powerful conversations on this show… but this one? This one might top them all.Sara Banyan—Hollywood coach, mental health advocate, and author of Dating for Dudes, joined us for an unforgettable episode that had our live audience buzzing.Seriously. The chat was lighting up with words like "AMAZING," "deeply moving," and "one of the best episodes yet." And they weren’t wrong.Sara brings a unique blend of humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom. From her early days working with stars like George Clooney and Ted Danson, to coaching some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment, she’s seen behind the curtain of confidence, and knows what it takes to build the real thing.In this conversation, we dive deep into:* 💬 The emotional weight men carry into dating (and what to do about it)* 🧠 Mental health, trauma, and the voices we inherit that hold us back.* ❤️ Why authenticity is sexier than strategy.* 🤝 Advice for women, too, because this isn’t just a “dude” problem.* 🎭 The Mornell Method: how to stop acting and start being.Sara doesn’t just coach performers. She helps people show up as their truest selves, in relationships, in their work, and in life.And yes, there’s plenty of name-dropping (the good kind), stories from inside the industry, and a few hilarious insights from her coaching files.But what makes this episode truly special?Sara’s ability to make you feel seen, even through a screen.https://www.sarabanyan.com/About Dating for DudesThis isn't your average “how to get a girlfriend” book. Dating for Dudes is a field guide to confidence, vulnerability, and connection, with a heavy dose of humor and tough love. Sara covers everything from rejection resilience to writing dating profiles that don’t make people cringe. She helps guys rediscover who they really are before they go looking for someone else.Because the truth is: most of us are acting, whether we’re on stage or swiping on Tinder. And Sara's mission is to help people stop performing and start being, in dating, in life, in everything.Buy it here.💙 If You’re Struggling with Mental HealthIf you’ve been affected by anything discussed in this episode, or if you’re struggling with your mental health, please know you are not alone. Support is available, and reaching out can be the first step toward healing.UK Support:* Samaritans – 24/7 free support for anyone in distress📞 Call 116 123 | 🌐 www.samaritans.org* Mind – Mental health resources, helplines, and support🌐 www.mind.org.ukUS Support:* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Free, confidential 24/7 support📞 Call or text 988 | 🌐 988lifeline.org* NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Resources, support, and education📞 Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) | 🌐 www.nami.orgYou matter. Help is always here when you need it. 💬💙🎟 Paid subscribers get exclusive 2-week early access to both the video and audio version of the episode. Trust us, you don’t want to wait. After the 2 weeks, you will be able to watch this on our YouTube channel and listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Whether you’re dating, healing, or just want to better understand the people around you, this is one to sit with.Let us know what you think in the comments. We’d love to hear what hit home for you.— CJ & ChrisThe Writing Community Chat ShowWATCH THE INTERVIEW BELOW THIS LINE: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.