Transparent Talk Podcast
About Our Podcast
I started the Transparent Talk podcast to create the kind of conversations I wish I had access to earlier on. Conversations about clarity, growth, and decision making, but also about doubt, pressure, and the moments where people feel stuck or unsure.
Through honest conversations with entrepreneurs, professionals, and people living demanding lives, the podcast explores what it actually takes to move forward. Not just the wins, but the struggles, the mistakes, and the decisions that shaped them. The goal is to share real experiences, practical insight, and perspective you can apply to your own life or business.
If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move, this podcast is a reminder that you are not alone, and that those moments do pass. Transparent Talk exists to help you learn, reflect, and grow alongside others who are figuring it out too.
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The Transparent Talk Podcast is your go-to space for real conversations on personal and professional growth—without the fluff. Hosted by Zachary Pinto, founder of Transparent Marketing, this podcast dives deep into the challenges, mindset shifts, and strategies needed to grow in both business and life. With a focus on honest insights for a better life and business, each episode brings practical advice, unfiltered discussions, and actionable takeaways to help you navigate success on your own terms.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW — therapist, trainer, author, and founder of Cynthasis. Cynthia has spent decades helping people reconnect to their authentic selves, and her book The Curious Voyage: A Rule-Breaking Guidebook to Authenticity has become a powerful resource for anyone looking to break free from conditioned patterns and live with more intention.
We dive into some incredible topics during this conversation, including:
🌱 How to shift out of “automatic pilot” and reconnect to your inner voice
🧠 Cynthia’s personal journey of overcoming early self-doubt to become a published author
📝 Practical tools like mind mapping, color coding, gratitude lists, and nervous system resets to manage overwhelm
👨👩👧 Navigating family expectations while pursuing your authentic passions
💬 Building healthier communication and trust in relationships
🧠 Her transition from therapist to trainer, and how modalities like Brainspotting and Harmonic Brain Healing work at a deep neurological level
We also explore cultural differences, technology’s role in muffling our inner voice, tips for young therapists and entrepreneurs, and the ripple effect of living authentically.
If you want to learn more about Cynthia’s work, here are some resources we talked about:
🌐 Cynthia’s Website:https://cynthasis.com
📘 Her Book on Amazon:The Curious Voyage: A Rule-Breaking Guidebook to Authenticity
📓 The Curious Voyage Journal:https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Voyage-Authenticity-Journal/dp/B0DF2GJGKW
🧠 Self-Spotting Exercise:https://cynthasis.com/self-spotting-exercise/
🎓 Classes & Courses:https://cynthasis.com/classes-and-courses/
🧠 Southeast Brainspotting Institute:https://www.southeastbrainspottinginstitute.com/
We also mentioned a few powerful books during our talk:
This was a rich, thoughtful conversation with so many practical takeaways for both personal growth and professional practice. If you’re interested in authenticity, self-development, or therapeutic modalities that go beyond talk therapy, this episode is a must-listen.
Past Guests
Jayden
Marketing Agency Owner
Kaley Harrison
Founder and Owner, Peachy Kleen Cleaning Co
Mom and Small Business Owner
Kaley Harrison is the founder of Peachy Kleen Cleaning Co, a women focused residential cleaning business based in Alberta. With a background in child and youth care, she spent over a decade supporting vulnerable youth and families before navigating burnout, funding cuts, and major life transitions that led her to entrepreneurship. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Kaley brings deep empathy, honesty, and relatability into her work, supporting women and mothers by helping lighten the mental load and create calm, supportive home environments.