Heal 2 Feel with Liat Gerszt & Mercedes Javid

In this powerful encore episode, we sit down with Lila Dayani, a genetic counselor and founder of Genevieve Health, and Stephanie Levich, founder of Family Match Consulting, to break down the often misunderstood world of fertility, genetics, IVF, and surrogacy.
From the emotional reality of infertility to the science behind genetic testing, this conversation sheds light on the paths so many families take—but few openly discuss.
Stephanie shares how she helps intended parents navigate surrogacy with confidence, turning fear into clarity during one of life’s most vulnerable journeys. As she says, “it’s really frickin scary… you’re envisioning a stranger carrying your baby” — but with the right guidance, that fear transforms into trust.
Lila dives into the importance of proactive genetic testing—before pregnancy—and how having the right information can be life-changing (and even life-saving).
MJ opens up about her own deeply personal fertility journey, reminding us that there is no shame in how you build your family—only strength, resilience, and love.
This episode is for anyone who:
Is thinking about starting a family
Has struggled with infertility
Is curious about IVF, surrogacy, or genetic testing
Or simply wants to feel less alone in the process
✨ However your family comes to be… your journey is valid.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why surrogacy can feel overwhelming (and how to navigate it)
02:00 – Meet Lila & Stephanie + their backgrounds
05:00 – What is genetic counseling (and why it matters)
10:00 – IVF misconceptions & fertility realities
14:00 – MJ’s personal fertility journey + breaking stigma
18:00 – Stephanie’s story & why she built Family Match
21:00 – Surrogacy timelines, process & expectations
24:00 – Emotional + physical realities of pregnancy complications
30:00 – IVF as a “battle” — mental, physical & spiritual
35:00 – Cost of surrogacy & accessibility challenges
40:00 – What makes a qualified surrogate
45:00 – Why genetic testing can save lives
50:00 – Listening to your intuition in pregnancy & health
55:00 – Building Genevieve Health + proactive care
58:00 – Final thoughts: releasing shame around family building
CONTACT INFO
Lila Dayani
Founder, Genevieve Health
🌐 https://genevievehealth.com
Stephanie Levich
Founder, Family Match Consulting
🌐 https://familymatchconsulting.com

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In this powerful encore episode, hypnotherapist Lisa Machenberg (aka The HypnoMom) joins MJ and Liat for a mind-expanding conversation on the subconscious mind, relationships, and the unseen forces shaping our lives.
Lisa shares her incredible personal story of IVF, soul connections, and how her children—and even embryos—found their way back to her in the most unexpected way. The conversation dives deep into the mind-body connection, the science and magic behind hypnosis, and how our thoughts directly impact our physical and emotional reality.
From healing migraines with visualization to redefining relationships through her “thinkers vs. feelers” framework, Lisa gives practical tools to improve communication, intimacy, and connection.
If you’ve ever struggled in relationships, felt stuck in patterns, or wondered how powerful your mind really is—this episode will change the way you see everything.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – How to improve your relationship (one simple shift)
00:42 – Meet Lisa Machenberg (The HypnoMom)
01:22 – IVF journey, triplets & the mind-body connection
04:23 – The “soul” moment that led to her third child
06:40 – Her daughter’s shocking past-life memory
08:41 – The embryos story that will blow your mind
10:10 – Long-lost biological siblings reconnect
14:01 – Soul contracts & trusting timing in life
17:16 – Hypnosis for pain management (real-life demo)
21:26 – The power of your mind on your body
23:20 – Thinkers vs. Feelers in relationships
26:40 – Why couples fight (and how to fix it)
27:31 – The TRUE definition of love
30:38 – The “7-day relationship experiment”
32:49 – Parenting truth: kids mirror YOU
34:02 – The 4 steps to abundance
37:54 – Why willpower fails (88% vs 12% brain)
40:01 – Emotional eating & unmet needs
49:08 – Sex, rejection & relationship dynamics
53:37 – Scheduling intimacy (yes, really)
57:35 – How to fight the RIGHT way
58:44 – Where to find Lisa + final takeaways
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Encore: Doug Boudin joins Heal 2 Feel for a candid, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation that goes far beyond what listeners usually hear on Jeff Lewis Live.
In this episode, Doug opens up about growing up in New York, knowing he was different from an early age, coming out after college, and what it’s been like to build a full life rooted in curiosity, humor, friendship, and authenticity. He shares stories about family, first crushes, past relationships, heartbreak, and the kind of partner he’d still love to find.
Doug also talks about how he first connected with Jeff Lewis, what it’s really like being part of the Jeff Lewis Live universe, how he handles teasing and criticism, and why the joy of live radio has become such a meaningful creative outlet for him.
The conversation also dives into Doug’s love of cooking, his Instagram live series Cook & Kibbitz, his truffle salt collaboration, and the career dreams he’s still manifesting — from lasting love to a series regular role.
It’s warm, witty, vulnerable, and full of the exact charm that has made Doug such a beloved voice.
00:00 Doug’s charm, humor, and why everyone loves him
02:30 First time in Calabasas and the gate drama
04:00 Accents, languages, and Doug’s love of words
05:55 Doug reveals his full name and unusual middle name
07:30 Why Doug knows so much: music, memory, and lifelong learning
10:30 Growing up in New York and family dynamics
12:25 Doug’s parents, his father’s passing, and his childhood home life
15:50 When Doug first knew he was different
17:10 Coming out, early crushes, and first celebrity attractions
20:20 Doug’s past relationships, including dating a rabbi
23:40 Does Doug want a life partner?
24:20 Solo travel, companionship, and building a life you enjoy now
25:50 Doug describes his ideal man
27:45 Cooking, etiquette, and how his mom shaped his food world
29:40 How Doug met Jeff Lewis
32:30 What Doug loves most about being on Jeff Lewis Live
35:35 Does Jeff ever take the teasing too far?
36:45 Hate messages, homophobia, and staying authentic
40:15 Doug’s closest friendships from the Jeff Lewis world
43:45 Mary, F, Kill: Jeff Lewis Live edition
45:50 The chumps Doug misses most
48:20 If Doug could change one thing about Jeff Lewis Live
49:20 Doug’s biggest fears: death, pain, and poverty
50:00 Doug’s dream career and what he still wants most
51:00 Doug’s day job in LGBTQ+ marketing
53:05 Cook & Kibbitz, truffle salt, and where to follow Doug
Doug Boudin appears to use the handle @doug_boudin and promotes Cook & Kibbitz there; his truffle salt collaboration is sold through Saltery.
Heal 2 Feel
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Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes “MJ” Javid
Production: Sylvirgale Productions
Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)
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Encore airing: Scary Sherri is back — and she’s as scary accurate as ever. After 15+ years reading Liat (and plenty of Jeff), Sherri joins Jeff Lewis for an encore episode and gives MJ her first-ever reading… and it gets REAL.
In this episode, MJ hears unexpected truths about generational karma and her son, why she’s being pushed to open her heart, and how healing her relationship with her mom is part of breaking the cycle. Plus, Jeff can’t resist asking about love… and Sherri has thoughts.
00:00 Why she’s called “Scary Sherri” (scary accurate)

00:58 Jeff’s take on psychics + manifesting (and not taking the advice 😅)

02:26 What makes this reading different: MJ’s first time, authentic on-air

04:19 MJ’s reading begins (energy shuffle + intention)

05:16 Karma + her son: patterns repeating through generations

06:23 “Open your heart” (beyond money) + compassion as a practice

12:00 Forgive your mom + release the past (breaking the cycle)

14:17 Why this season feels pivotal (karma/years ahead)

17:11 Can MJ get the love she needs? (relationship reality check)

19:08 Liat translates: nurture connections, “smell the roses”

19:49 Jeff love convo begins 👀 (“Was Jeff ever in love?”)

28:16 Jeff’s deeper takeaway: giving love vs receiving it back

31:12 Sherri calls out healing after heartbreak + what comes next

35:28 The big message: MJ’s choices model “real love” for her son

40:43 Where to book Sherri + show wrap / CTAs

Jeff Lewis
Instagram: @jljefflewis

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In Part 1 of our highly anticipated conversation with Jeff Lewis (with Shane Douglas by his side), we go beyond the headlines and into the human behind the voice.
Jeff opens up about friendship fallouts, being labeled "the villain" on reality TV, and the hard-earned shift from caring what everyone thinks to protecting his peace. He shares the story of coming out, navigating family dynamics, losing his mother at 18, and how those early experiences shaped his drive, independence, and relationships.
We also talk about the power of truth (and why lying is Jeff's biggest trigger), boundaries, therapy, fatherhood, and how Monroe changed everything.
In this episode, we cover:
Jeff's "accidental" path into fame and becoming the breakout of a teaser reel

Handling criticism, public perception, and why he lives in a "bubble" now

Coming out: when he knew, how his family reacted, and what surprised him most

Losing his mom at 18 and the guilt he carried (plus a powerful reframing)

Being left alone at 13, growing independence, and how it connects to attachment

Boundaries, friendship breakups, and the one person he admits he still misses

Dating, love languages, and what Jeff wants now vs. 10 years ago

Shane's perspective: working with Jeff, the "extra step" mindset, and the funny daily quirks

A tease for Part 2: Scary Sherri + a reading you will not see coming

Next episode:
Part 2 drops next week and includes Scary Sherri + psychic readings Jeff & Shane won't forget.
Guest Info / Contact (Public)
Jeff Lewis
Instagram: @jljefflewis

The Jeff Lewis Channel: SiriusXM Ch. 789

Website: Jeff Lewis Company
Shane Douglas
Instagram: @shane.douglas

 
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