Thank you all for your support! I hope to be back with a more intentional show. In the meantime, please take the time you would normally listen to this show and use it as quality, quiet, alone time with yourself!

Below are the lessons I share and discuss, and (as promised) links to all the blogs/articles referenced throughout.

1.      It’s okay to be a thinker.

Thought Catalog - 5 Little Reasons Why It’s Actually Good To Be An ‘Overthinker’

2.      Everything matters.

3.      There is insight in every emotion – good and bad.

Blog – All the Feels

4.      We can only ever love to the extent that we understand love.

5.      Our relationship with our self takes time.

6.      Life has different seasons.

Check out Ep. 9: How to East the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel, DNP

Blog – The Gift

7.      Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to know.

Quote by Pema Chodron

8.      The point of relationships are to trigger our shit.

9.      Our brain can’t always be trusted.

10.  Set boundaries.

Check out Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr. Kirstie Overstreet

11.  It’s not easy to listen to your gut.

Thought Catalog - These 3 Important Tells Mean Your Gut Is Speaking Up And You Need To Listen

12.  Maybe there is no right and wrong.

13.  Life knows better.

Blog - Maybe Life Knows Better

14.  Everything that matters is happening inside us.

Blog – The Ruse

15.  It is what it is.

16.  We actually can change others… but only by changing ourselves.

Check out Ep. 18: Using Awareness & Perspective to Move Forward with Bryan Falchuk

Thought Catalog - When We Give Up On Others, We Give Up On Ourselves

17.  All change starts with awareness.

18.  Life is only lived one step at a time.

Blog – The Moment

19.  Trust the process.

Thought Catalog - Oops, I Bought 3,000 Instagram Followers

20.  The reaction doesn’t belong to you.

From Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic

21.  Agree to disagree.

Check out Ep. 73: just me: on empathy amid controversy

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In this episode, we discuss:

·      How our selflessness can be such a noble thing, yet it can have some serious consequences for our relationship with ourselves and others.

·      How oftentimes we must process and accept things internally before we are ready to share them with the people in our lives.

·      How you truly never know what someone else is going through.

·      The awareness in relationships to stop and consider if you want to be in those relationships vs. focusing on the other person and what they want or how they’re feeling.

·      How everything we go through in life serves a purpose.

You can find and follow Graham here:

Instagram: @instagrahamfrancisco

Let Me Introduce You Podcast

Instagram: @letmeintroyoupod

Twitter: @letmeintroyou

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Amy Pope-Latham is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. She received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University's School of Medicine and Social Welfare. She offers EMDR, as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and largely incorporates Evidence-Based Practices and Somatic and Mindfulness-based Therapy for a variety of presenting symptoms such as grief, anxiety, complex trauma, obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns, and substance use.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How our minds – like our bodies – are actually set up to heal themselves.

·      The different approaches to help reconnect our mind and our body and remove the continuous pain from trauma.

·      How EMDR is a tool to access our limbic system, where we store - and essentially hide – our physical feelings, and revisit and process traumatic experiences in a safe space.

·      Our drive for connection and how that impacts how we react to trauma.

·      How important it is to recognize that we are all in process and wherever you are in that process is exactly where you need to be.

You can find and follow Amy here:

CoastalBeachesTherapy.com

Instagram: @coastalbeachestherapy

Facebook: @coastalbeachestherapy

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And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui works as a writer & Joyful Living Educator. Her mission is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear and show up fully - with joy and on purpose - to their imperfect and beautiful lives, in every season.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How to better understand your sensitivity and see that there is beauty in it.

·      The importance of fully accepting ourselves, including the mess, pain, and discomfort that comes with growth.

·      Perfectionism and the different ways it can show up.

·      How our struggles are actually tied in with our strengths.

·      Using curiosity vs. judgment to see how nothing is inherently “bad.”

·      How our different traits live on a spectrum of healthy vs. unhealthy and the importance of being aware of that.

·      How being deeply rooted in self-awareness and self-compassion can help us stay grounded when we move along those spectrums.

·      The difference and relationship between self-compassion, self-esteem, and self-worth.

·      How self-compassion involves allowing all the emotions and all the messy parts of life.

·      And the power of both/and instead of either/or.

You can find and follow Krista here:

www.alifeinprogress.ca

Facebook: @alifeinprogressca

Instagram: @a_life_in_progress

RESOURCES:

Kristin Neff

Brene Brown

Byron Katie

Parker Palmer – Let Your Life Speak

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Gary S. Bobroff is the author of Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung (2020) and Crop Circles, Jung & the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine (2014). He is the founder of Jungian Online and JUNG Archademy and the developer and facilitator of Archetypal Nature. He has an MA in Jungian-oriented Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a BA from the University of British Columbia, Canada. 

In this episode, we discuss:

·      A brief history of Carl Jung – his work, his contribution to psychology, and his influence on our culture.

·      The human psyche and the different views – or definitions – of it.

·      Our egos and how they can be under-developed or over-developed.

·      How we need a strong sense of self in order to grow.

·      Archetypal principles and where they exist in our culture and our psyches.

·      Four common personality archetypes and their different characteristics.

·      Whether we should try to enhance each archetype within us or settle for being in one or two.

·      How to identify our archetype and how to look at other archetypes to further our own growth.

·      How we can get trapped trying to live in a different archetype because that’s what we think we are supposed to be.

·      How understanding the different archetypes can help in relationships, especially family.

·      And how archetypes impact dating and relationships.

You can find and follow Gary here:

GSBobroff.com

ArchetypalNature.com

Facebook: @ArchetypalNature

JungArchademy.com

JungianOnline.com

Instagram: @JungianOnline

Twitter: @JungianOnline

Facebook: @JungianOnline

Check out his course on Archetypal Nature.

His books –

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung

Crop Circles, Jung & the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine

Archetypes article I reference in the episode.

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Dr. Ashley Dial (formerly Dr. Thompson) received her PhD in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute of Carpinteria, CA. Unlike traditional Western psychology, Depth Psychology does not seek to label problems or prescribe quick fix solutions, instead it approaches mental health issues with compassion, love, empathy, and creates consciousness around what troubles us. Dr. Dial’s research and studies on the horse-human relationship have afforded her special insight into the psychological elements involved in equine therapies. In addition to her in-depth studies and education, Dr. Dial’s experience working on horse ranches gave her the advantage of complete immersion into the understanding of horses.

Combining her knowledge of Depth Psychology and Trans-species Psychology, Dr. Dial has developed a unique therapeutic model that offers a refreshing and real approach to modern day issues. Dr. Dial’s therapeutic technique is personable, honest, and organic. Working from a Jungian perspective of mental health, the entirety of the individual is taken into consideration and worked with in-depth. As the goal of any mental health treatment model should be, Dr. Dial engages clients with the expectation that whatever issues they may have, their treatment will be specific and result oriented.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her very interesting story of why she first started working with horses.

·      What depth psychology is and how it differs from traditional psychology.

·      The significance and the insight we can gain from our dreams.

·      The energetic conversations that are happening alongside our actual conversations.

·      The intuitive nature of horses and how they can sense what’s going on in us.

·      How and why trans-species therapy can be an easier way to work through traumas and issues than traditional therapy.

·      How working with horses can help with everything from trauma, depression, and grief to everyday stressors and anxiety.

You can find and follow Dr. Dial here:

ThompsonTherapy.com

Instagram: @thompson_therapy

Facebook: @AshleyThompsonPhD

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Casey Castro is a mother of four, yogi, and has a passion for helping others to grow and reach their potential. Casey has been a yoga practitioner for over 20 years when a debilitating knee injury left her unable to continue with ballet and martial arts. Since then her practice has evolved with her life.

"Moving my body has always been a priority, and much like the seasons, my practice changes as my life changes. When I teach yoga, I bring a frankness to it. I make it real. I make it accessible. We can't all be Instagram yogis."

This mentality is what drives Sydney Yoga Collective and The Prenatal Yoga Studio to be some of the most popular studios for real people, wearing real clothes, that show up to feel good.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her story of deciding to leave her high-powered, corporate sales job to becoming a full-time mother and yogi.

·      The pressure mothers feel to excel and stay relevant in the corporate world.

·      Whether or not it really is possible to balance a career and parenting.

·      The importance of figuring out what you really want and then accepting that.

·      The role meditation and yoga can play in helping you find clarity in what really matters to you.

·      How to find the time to fit meditation into your busy life.

·      The power of redefining what meditation, yoga, or different acts of self-care look like for you.

·      How little things as simple as smiling or breathing can bring you back into the present moment.

·      A new way to see yoga and how to fit it into your life.

You can find and follow Casey here:

SydneyYogaCollective.com

Instagram: @sydneyyogacollective @thesydneyyogi

Facebook: @sydneyyogacollective

Twitter: @sydney_yoga

YouTube: @sydneyyogacollective

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Sara Schulting Kranz is a professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength in their lives through guided wilderness retreats in locations such as the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim. Her upcoming book, Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness, releases November 10, 2020.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her incredible story, including the major traumas she’s been through, and how she came around to writing a book about forgiveness and healing.

·      Our tendency to compare our journeys and our pain to others and why, instead, we should honor our unique journey.

·      How to shift from seeing life as happening to you to happening for you.

·      Why it’s so difficult to forgive people who have hurt us and the power in releasing our pain.

·      Setting intentions vs. goals and opening ourselves up to what life has to offer us.

·      The importance of knowing our values and being in touch with our inner compass.

·      How connected we all are and how being in nature can help remind us of that.

·      How to define our self-worth.

·      Our tendency to get so comfortable with our pain that it gets difficult to receive and sit with happiness.

·      The process of forgiving ourselves.

·      The importance of taking time to be with ourselves.

You can find and follow Sara here:

WalkThroughThisBook.com

SaraSchultingKranz.com

Instagram: @saraschultingkranz

Facebook: @liveboldly

Documentary: WalkThroughThis.com

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Jacent Wamala was born in Uganda but raised in Las Vegas. Mental Health Professional, Entrepreneur and Educator. Founder of Wealth and Wellness University the ultimate online personal growth community focused creating generational wealth, health and wellness. After Paying off over $90,000 in student loans and credit cards she decided to focus on supporting her community by educating young people to tap into their potential.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What financial therapy is and how she got into this work.

·      How we all have a personal, intimate, and often complicated relationship with money that begins when we are very young.

·      The problematic mindsets we tend to have towards money and how it impacts our personal finances.

·      Why personal finance is so interconnected with personal growth.

·      The different ways an unhealthy relationship with money can show up in our lives.

·      Why it’s so difficult for us to talk about money within all our relationships.

·      How a lack of education and conversations about money growing up causes us to struggle as adults.

·      The process of starting to work on your relationship with money to change your personal finances.

·      How growth or a transformation in one area of your life can start you on the journey of growth and transformation in other areas of life.

·      Why women tend to have more insecurity and doubt when it comes to money.

You can find and follow Jacent here:

Wamalawellness.com

Wealth & Wellness University

Instagram: @jacentsgems

Facebook: @wamalawellness

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

The Smart Money Woman by Arese Ugwu

Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

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Katina Mountanos is a renowned writer and creative entrepreneur who founded On Adulting, the viral blog and community in 2016 to help her fellow Millennials navigate adulthood in a mindful and happy way. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Fast Company, HuffPost, Mindbodygreen, Elite Daily, and other publications.

Katina graduated from NYU’s Stern School of Business in 2014 and began her career in data analytics at Goldman Sachs. She quickly realized her deep desire for social impact, helping to formalize and lead Goldman’s environmental sustainability work, moving into philanthropic consulting soon after. Katina’s early career has largely focused on bending the rules for good – most recently, she co-founded a mental well-being startup called Daydreamers to redefine how we all spend our “free” time.

Katina is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. She lives in Brooklyn – and around the world - with her fiancé, Dupi, and rescue pup, Wythe.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Why she started writing about the difficulties she was facing transitioning into adulthood after college, which eventually became her very popular blog, On Adulting.

·      How our upbringing and the people in our lives can impact the career options we define as successful.

·      How our definition of happiness and our strive for it can cause us to be unhappy.

·      The power of questioning everything so you can define your own terms for life and happiness.

·      How making changes in your life is a process, and you should move through the process at a pace that feels right to you.

·      The shift from looking to the external for answers on what you should do with your life and who you should be to listening to and trusting yourself.

·      The importance of identifying who you want to be, not just what you want to be.

·      Our tendency to negotiate our values to fit into certain societal boxes.

·      The impact growing up with technology and social media, as well as a different type of parenting has had on the Millennial generation.

·      And some small things we can do that will make big differences in our lives.

You can find and follow Katina here:

OnAdulting.com

Instagram: @onadulting

Facebook: @onadulting

Her book releases Nov 24 – On Adulting: How Millennials (and any human, really) Can Work Less, Live More, and Bend the Rules for Good

RESOURCES DISCUSSED:

Lori Gottlieb & her article, How to Land Your Kid in Therapy

Dr. Shauna Shapiro

Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, MD

Text-based gratitude journal by RYZE Superfoods

Outrageous Openness by Tosha Silver

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Vrin Rao is an Enneagram Coach and Meditation Teacher. She works with women and those who identify with the female energy to build strong and healthy relationships with themselves and others. She does this by using the personality framework of the Enneagram to help others identify their core motivations which are directly influenced by each of our specific needs and fears. It is often our unconscious needs and fears that have the potential to spill out in interactions we have with ourselves and others in both the personal and professional settings. By understanding what we are driven by, we develop greater awareness, understanding, and acceptance of ourselves and others.

Vrin is also a meditation teacher and a life-long practitioner of nada yoga (the yoga of sound), japa yoga (the yoga of meditative mantra recitation) and kirtan yoga. She is also well-versed in tantra, chakra meditation, swara yoga (the science of the breath) and yoga nidra (psychic sleep).

She offers 1:1 Enneagram Consultations and ongoing coaching for those interested in diving deep into understanding their core motivations, their unique gifts, and how to work with the shadows we all battle within.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How her life switched from science to coaching and how she found the Enneagram system.

·      What the Enneagram system teaches us about ourselves and how it can be applied in our lives.

·      The value of understanding your own type and seeing and understanding that the people in your life are different types

·      The three categories the different types fall into – body, heart, and mind – and how we need all of them to grow.

·      How there is a spectrum of consciousness within each type determined by whether we are run by our egos or self-awareness.

·      The ego and it’s role and interaction with the different types.

·      And then we briefly go through each of the nine types and discuss what they look like on a higher level of consciousness and what they look like on a lower level of consciousness.

You can find and follow Vrin here:

Illuminate.nyc

Instagram: @illuminate.nyc

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Sydney Collier started riding horses at the age of seven and instantly fell in love. Shortly after she began riding, a routine vision screening changed her life in ways she could not have imagined. She was diagnosed with the rare Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, a life-threatening condition that causes arteries and veins to grow together causing vascular malformations (AVMs) inside her brain. Because of their location deep in her brain, her AVMs could not be easily removed. The rarity of Wyburn-Mason Syndrome meant few options were available for treatment.

Sydney’s condition quickly started affecting her vision and the control of her left side. Over the course of eight years, she endured a series of experimental treatments including CyberKnife radiation, blood vessel embolization, and brain surgery. During a risky brain surgery in 2009, she suffered a devastating and massive stroke. Despite this setback, she entered a rehabilitation center and was determined to get out of her wheelchair and return to the sport of riding. 

In 2010, she attended the World Equestrian Games as a spectator and immediately fell in love with Para-Dressage. With a renewed dedication to returning to riding at a high-performance level, Sydney set out to learn the sport of Para-Dressage.

At age 16, she earned a spot on the US Para-Dressage team and was the youngest competitor at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in France. At age 18, she won the 2016 US Para-dressage National Championships and became the youngest member in the equestrian portion of the 2016 Paralympics in Rio as a part of Team USA. She placed 7th overall in the highly competitive para-dressage grade 1B.

She has dedicated her life to service and maintains a busy schedule combining athletic, equestrian training, guest speaking, volunteering, babysitting, and giving riding demonstrations at a variety of events. She is also attending DeVry University on an Olympic Scholarship, majoring in communications. Alongside these activities, she continues training to earn a place on 2021 Tokoyo Para-Dressage Team and help the USA stand on the medal podium.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her story of being diagnosed at a young age with an extremely rare condition.

·      The role horseback riding played in her determination to rehab after her surgeries and the mental and emotional escape it provided from – as she says – “all the medical mumbo jumbo.”

·      How finding Para-Dressage changed her life and her plans for her future.

·      The importance and power of setting big goals no matter what obstacle you have in your life.

·      Reframing everything that life throws you as a positive.

·      How truly supporting people means not putting ceilings on them and even allowing them to fail.

·      The importance of celebrating all the small goals along the way to big goals.

·      The incredibly special relationship she has with her horse and the power of the horse-human connection.

·      The spiritual beliefs that help her maintain her positive mindset.

·      And her advice on how we can all believe in ourselves a little bit more so we can go after our big goals.

You can find and follow Sydney here:

Sydsparaquest.com

Instagram: @sydsparaquest

Twitter: @sydsparaquest

Sydney Weiss is a lawyer and the creator, host, and producer of Seek The Joy Podcast, your go-to podcast for heartfelt storytelling and conversations on all things self-love, joy, connection, wellness, and spirituality.

Sydney’s greatest mission is to uplift and empower others to find their authentic voice, encourage them to step into their vulnerability and courage, all to seek their joy and bring about greater healing. Through Seek The Joy, she’s been able to do just that. Inspired by Sydney’s ongoing journey toward growth, empowerment, and self-love, every episode offers a fresh perspective, “aha!” moments, laughs, and stories and wisdom that will stick with you throughout the week.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      The toll that the stress and pressure of studying for the bar had on her physical health, and then how not passing the bar completely changed her life.

·      How not processing our anger can show up in our physical health.

·      How naming our feelings can help make them more manageable.

·      Recognizing our negative self-talk and how to change it.

·      Imposter syndrome and the importance of pushing through the discomfort.

·      The role intention plays in distinguishing between discomfort that comes with growth and discomfort that comes with inauthenticity.

·      Finding your voice and where and how you should use it.

·      How defining what you want to say in the world and finding your joy can help you navigate conversations and live according to your own timeline vs. society’s timeline.

·      Setting boundaries around your life to protect your joy.

·      And the benefits of getting uncomfortable.

You can find and follow Sydney here:

seekthejoypodcast.com  

sydneyaweiss.com

Instagram: @sydneyaw

Instagram: @seekthejoypodcast

Facebook: @seekthejoypodcast

Twitter: @seekthejoypod

BOOKS DISCUSSED:

Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives by Brian L. Weiss

The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

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Brandi Harvey is the Founder of BEYOND HER an active wellness community for women of color. A former high school teacher, personal trainer, NPC fitness competitor, and nonprofit Executive Director, Brandi is a true renaissance woman. As the author of the revolutionary resource and personal transformation book Breakthrough Sold Separately, and her Go Beyond Her Guide, Brandi has taught thousands of women around the world to become more confident as they step into the arena of their lives. From national and local appearances on the Steve Harvey Show, Sister Circle, Good Morning DC, Atlanta & Company, Essence Magazine, Redefining Wealth, Dream Nation, Rolling Out, and serving as a contributing writer for Sheen Magazine, Brandi uses every vehicle she can to bring holistic wellness to women of color.

Authentic in spirit and a certified truth teller, Brandi has captivated audiences in both the United States and abroad. Having graced the stages of Harvard Business School, Princeton University, Disney Dreamers Academy, NYU in Florence, Italy, and The United States White House just to name a few, Brandi is a premiere speaker, and leader of this generation.

Brandi has been named as Atlanta’s Top 100 Women in Business, and having received the White House Drum Major of Service Award under President Barack Obama, Brandi Harvey is a woman on a mission to change your life and the world around her.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How paying attention to signs from life helped her find her true purpose after getting fired.

·      The life-changing realization she came to during a silent meditation retreat.

·      Growing up in church and where her spiritual journey has taken her.

·      The power of taking accountability for our lives and also forgiving ourselves.

·      How finding quiet time can help us stay centered and maintain an overall awareness of the bigger picture.

·      Her dreams for BeyondHer and why she wanted to create a space in the health and wellness industry for women of color.

·      Strong black woman syndrome and how black women have not been afforded the opportunity to grieve, hurt, and address their trauma.

·      The role religion has played in holding people back from going to therapy or finding additional resources to deal with their lives.

·      The generational trauma the black community is dealing with and how it’s just one part of a multi-layered complicated issue.

·      And the importance having real, honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations in order to grow, change, and move forward.

You can find and follow Brandi here:

Iambrandiharvey.com

BeyondHer.co

Instagram: @iambrandiharvey @beyondher.co

Facebook: @beyondherco

Her book – Breakthrough Sold Separately: Shake off the Chains of Your Past and Step into Your Divine Destiny

BOOKS & RESOURCES:

The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer

Audre Lorde

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Dr. Joy DeGruy

Dr. Joy DeGruy YouTube Channel

Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present by Harriet A. Washington

Previous episode recommendations:

Ep. 70: Balancing Taking Care of Yourself & Being There for Others with Asha Tarry

Ep. 44: Death, God, Religion, and Mysticism with Reverend Peter Panagore

Ep. 62: Getting Personal – Exploring My Whiteness

Leisse Wilcox is a Transformational Mindset + Success Coach, podcast host, motivational speaker, author, single mom of three, and breast cancer survivor. She employs a technique called Emotional Alchemy, which integrates Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to help other high-potential women to unleash their authentic selves. Leisse has appeared on the Toronto Star, Thrive Global, TEDx, Forbes, HGTV, NOW Magazine, and more. Her podcast, To Call Myself Beloved, is ranked as a Top 50 Self-Improvement podcast in 5 countries, and she has a new book out titled To Call Myself Beloved.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How the belief in something bigger can help make sense of all our struggles, take control of our lives, and find more compassion for others.

·      The pivotal moment in her life that woke her up and changed everything.

·      How the process of growth is messy and never linear.

·      What Neurolinguistic Programming is and how it can help us understand our brain and transform our lives.

·      Why we have to process our past in order to move forward.

·      How to use our feelings as feedback to heal and grow.

·      The intersection of accepting yourself and working to better yourself.

·      Why we are all here and what the true purpose of life is… at least, what we think it is!

·      The power of intentionally sitting in positive moments and feelings when they happen.

·      The importance of finding a self-reflection practice that feels good for you, and allowing that to change as you and your life change.

·      Why we all need to come back home to ourselves and learn to trust ourselves.

You can find and follow Leisse here:

LeisseWilcox.ca

Instagram: @leissewilcox

Facebook: @leissewilcox

Her book – To Call Myself Beloved: A Story of Hope, Healing, and Coming Home

Previous episode recommendations:

Ep 63: Eastern Philosophy And Living Meditation For Your Life With Dr. Jenelle Kim

Ep 59: The Spiritual Journey Isn’t Meant To Be Fast (Or Easy) With Morgan Garza

Ep 55: Recognizing And Replacing Your Fear Based Habits With Kate Swoboda

Ep 54: Consciously Choosing To Change Your Life With Dr. John Chuback

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Asha Tarry is an author, certified life coach, and award-winning mental health advocate. She is also the founder of Behavioral Health Consulting Services LMSW, PLLC which provides consulting, counseling, and coaching to creatives and small business owners in the wellness and entertainment industries and educational sector. As a mindfulness practitioner, she’s coached and consulted individuals and groups of people throughout the US, Asia, Africa, and Europe on personal development, lifestyle, and wellness. She’s consulted with initiatives on maternal health, global workplace retention, and has been a writer and speaker for several outlets focused on mental health. Her work spans two decades and includes working with families, couples, professional adults, millennials, and people with anxiety and work/life imbalance.

Her new book, Adulting As A Millennial: A Guide to Everything Your Parents Didn’t Teach You, was mostly written for millennials who deal with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and relationship challenges. The purpose of the book is to help Gen-Y create more joy in their lives, while also surrendering the beliefs that trap them from living in the now.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How the mental health issues present in our family that we grow up – whether we are aware of them or not – can impact our adult lives and relationships.

·      How addressing and healing our own trauma results in lifestyle changes that aren’t always easily accepted by other people in our lives.

·      The healing power of not taking things personally and letting things go.

·      How critical thinking and the willingness to see things from different perspectives can reduce stress and suffering.

·      How to have conviction for what’s right without the suffering of being angry about it.

·      Why people may be prone to hanging onto anger and negativity.

·      How to set boundaries and protect your own energy with people who are constantly looking to you for help and support.

·      How to decipher between when it’s time to set a boundary with someone vs. when you have your own work to do to stop projecting onto them.

·      The importance of the action involved with boundaries vs. simply setting them.

·      And finally, why she wrote a book specific to helping millennials.

You can find and follow Asha here:

LifeCoashAsha.com

Instagram: @ashatarrymental

Twitter: @ashatarry

Her book – Adulting As A Millennial: A Guide to Everything Your Parents Didn’t Teach You

Previous episode recommendations:

Ep. 57: The Science of Friendship and Building Your Tribe with Lydia Denworth

Ep. 40: Finding and Allowing Individuality within Family with Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell

Ep. 35: Understanding Anger by Gender with Soraya Chemaly

Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr Kristie Overstreet

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And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

Emma Seppӓlӓ, Ph.D, is the Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and the author of The Happiness Track: How to Apply the Science of Happiness to Accelerate Your Success.

She has spoken at TedX Sacramento, TEDx Hayward, and companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Bain & Co, Ernst & Young, and a United States Congressional Hearing. Her articles have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, Business Insider, Psychology Today, Fast Company, Forbes, Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Greater Good Science Center, and Scientific American Mind.

A repeat guest on Good Morning America , her work and research have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, NPR, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, VOGUE, ELLE, CBSNews, Oprah Magazine, U.S. World and News Report, Cosmopolitan, ABC News, Business Insider, SELF, GLAMOUR, and the World Economic Forum. She was also featured in the documentary film The Altruism Revolution and What You Do Matters.

Her research on yoga-based breathing for military veterans returning from war in Iraq and Afghanistan was highlighted in the documentary Free the Mind.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How and why she got into the field of studying happiness and compassion.

·      Why college students are at the highest risk of mental health issues.

·      The results of a recent study that tested the effects of mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and SKY breath meditation on stress among college students.

·      Why breathing practices are so effective in changing our emotional state.

·      What happens in our brain and our bodies when we suppress our emotions.

·      The benefits of SKY breath meditation and how you can learn it.

·      The reason we have a stress response and what’s happening to our bodies when we are constantly in it.

·      Our tendency to tie happiness to feelings of excitement instead of feelings of calm.

·      The benefits of choosing calm over excitement.

You can find and follow Dr. Emma here:

EmmaSeppala.com

Instagram: @emmasepp

Facebook: @emma.seppala

Twitter: @emmaseppala

Her book – The Happiness Track: How To Apply The Science Of Happiness To Accelerate Your Success

Resources:

SKY Campus Happiness

SKY Breath Meditation Online Course

The Art of Living

International Association for Human Values

Project Welcome Home Troops

SKY Schools

The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education

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Michael Mehlberg is a family man, entrepreneur, business professional, fitness nut, organization freak, productivity junkie and Amazon bestselling author of Home Early: Destroy Distraction, Become Powerfully Productive, and Finish Work Before Dinner. His self-improvement articles have been featured on prominent websites such as Hubspot, TechRepublic, Optimal Living Daily, and The Startup.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How having children changed his routine, priorities, and inspired him to find ways to be more productive so he could maintain some of his hobbies, passions, and side hustles.

·      A more practical way to view purpose and incorporate it into your life.

·      The power of yearly mantras to keep focused on your bigger picture priorities.

·      The importance of embracing the individuality component of productivity and finding what works for you.

·      Finding the balance between focus and flexibility.

·      Why it’s important to consistently review what’s working and what isn’t to ensure we stay on track but also pivot when necessary.

·      How finding work-life balance is the most productive way to live your life.

You can find and follow Michael here:

MichaelMehlberg.com

Instagram: @michael.mehlberg

Facebook: @michael.j.mehlberg

Twitter: @mmehlberg

Buy his book – Home Early: Destroy Distraction, Become Powerfully Productive, and Finish Work Before Dinner

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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It was as a manager for fitness apparel giant lululemon athletica that Anjua first fell in love with personal development. What she learned about leadership and entrepreneurship inspired her to join forces with her husband in launching a business venture in 2015 that became GrooveRyde - Cleveland’s premier boutique micro-gym. While GrooveRyde’s mission to transform you from the inside out was a labor of love, Anjua’s true passion lies with her Electric Life personal development and leadership courses and Pure Mvmnt classes. In 2014 she became a certified Life & Leadership Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). From teaching women to create a powerful vision for their lives to guiding them to a positive and powerful connection to their sensual energy, she has found ways to use movement and personal development to coach the ‘Whole Woman'.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      The two major moments that changed the direction of her life.

·      How our childhood views and expectations of what we should look like can impact our connection to our bodies and our sexuality.

·      How reconnecting with our bodies through movement can lead to major emotional breakthroughs.

·      Our tendency to compartmentalize certain parts of ourselves, especially our sexuality and sensuality.

·      All the mixed messages we get about our sexuality and how that impacts with our view of ourselves.

·      The importance of only loosely holding onto goals so we can flow more with life.

·      What it means to live an electric life.

·      The power of making friends with and trying to understand the negative voice in your head.

·      The importance of understanding your energy and identifying the energetic drains in your life.

·      How we need to identify and question the values that were place upon us and choose which values are right for our lives.

You can find and follow Anjua here:

AnjuaMaximo.com

Instagram: @anjuamaximo

Facebook: @coachanjuamaximo

BOOK RECOMMENDATION:

The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, MD

Recommended Episodes:

Ep. 60: Reclaim and Unleash the Divine Feminine within You with Coltrane Lord

Ep. 46: What are you really bringing into the bedroom? And what do you want to? With sexologist Jill McDevitt

Ep. 34: Live Your Best Sex Life with Isharna Walsh

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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Greg Audino is an advice columnist and host of the Optimal Living Advice podcast in the Optimal Living Daily Network, where he also serves as a producer. There, he uses his background as a certified life coach to help people answer questions about relationships, goal setting, habit formation, personal trauma, and much more.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      His story of how he went from being an actor to a life coach and advice columnist.

·      The moment so many of us come to when we realize life isn’t actually like the movies.

·      The gender differences of going through a process of self-realization.

·      How personal hurt and trauma impacts how we handle conversations on controversial topics.

·      Our tendency to generalize groups and how that discredits individuality.

·      How our beliefs have become part of our identity and what that does to our ability to maintain an open mind.

·      Finding the middle point between accepting others and standing up for what’s right.

·      How the way we choose to handle controversial conversations is just as individual as every other part of us.

·      How spirituality can help break some of our attachments to what we think makes up our identity.

·      The human survival tendencies that keep us stuck in caring what other people think about us.

You can find and follow Greg here:

GregAudino.com

Instagram: @simplygreggles

YouTube: Greg Audino

Optimal Living Advice

Optimal Living Daily Network

Recommended Episodes:

Ep. 64: Decoding Your Life & Relationship Lessons Through Numerology with Donnalynn Civello

Ep. 61: Understand & Embrace Your Uniqueness with Erin Claire Jones

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

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Francine M. Deutsch, Professor Emerita of Psychology, Mount Holyoke College, is the author of Halving it all: How equally shared parenting works (Harvard University Press, 1999) and co-editor of the recently released book, Creating equality at home: How 25 couples around the world share housework and childcare (Cambridge University Press, 2020). She received her Ph.D. at Columbia University, and has devoted her career to studying gender equality, primarily in the division of household labor, but also in numerous published articles on double standards between men and women, such as the double standard for smiling, for aging, and for praise and criticism. Her peer-reviewed articles have been published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Journal of Personality, Sex Roles, Psychology of Women Quarterly,Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Journal of Marriage and Family, Journal of Comparative Family Studies, Journal of Family Issues, Community, Work, and Family, and the Journal of Gender Issues.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Why creating equality at home is so important and how it can benefit both genders.

·      Five common theories that drive how domestic labor is divided.

·      Recent changes in the role of fathers and the expectations of fathers and mothers, both at work and at home.

·      Why it is so difficult to create true equality and the barriers that keep inequality in place.

·      How our family of origin can affect our views of how domestic labor should be divided.

·      The importance of seeing value in housework.

·      What couples are doing around the world to create true equality.

·      How to move towards more equality in your own home.

You can find more about Francine here:

Mount Holyoke website

Buy her book - Creating Equality at Home: How 25 Couples around the World Share Housework and Childcare

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Donnalynn is an Intuitive Life Coach, Numerologist and the Author of Life Lessons, Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten. Donnalynn is a decoder - she specializes in decoding people’s lives as well as decoding the nature of reality. She is also an Inspirational Writer, Columnist and Blogger. Her work has been featured on the FOX TV show "The Real," Well+Good, GQ Magazine, Glamour, the iHeart Radio Network, OBSERVER, Thought Catalog, and Princeton Television.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her story of how losing everything completely changed her direction in life and made her dedicated to helping others see their patterns and learn the lesson life is showing them.

·      The power of our intuition and how we tend to align with our head and logic instead of our intuition.

·      How we are all born with a code that shows us our patterns and how Numerology can show us the code and the lessons we are here to learn.

·      How to calculate your life lesson numbers.

·      The intersection of Numerology, Gene Keys, and Human Design.

·      The relationship between karma, soul contracts, and life lessons.

·      She gives an overview of several life lessons.

·      And how each and every relationship in our lives has its own set of lessons.

You can find and follow Donnalynn here:

EtherealWellness.com

Instagram: @donnalynncivello

Facebook: @Donnalynn.Civello

Twitter: @dlcivello

Her weekly column for the NY OBSERVER

Uncovering Your Life Lessons Numerology Master Class

But her book – Life Lessons: Everything You Ever Wished You Had Learned in Kindergarten

Recommended Reading –

Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives

Your Soul's Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born

Your Soul's Gift: The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born

Recommended Episodes –

EP. 61: UNDERSTAND & EMBRACE YOUR UNIQUENESS WITH ERIN CLAIRE JONES

EP. 49 & 50: LISTENING TO LIFE & THE KEYS IN YOUR GENES WITH PAUL KUHN

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Dr. Jenelle Kim is a master herbologist and the custodian of East Asian herbal formulations passed down directly within her family line for many generations. Jenelle is the first female in her lineage to hold the treasury of her family’s formulas and the first to share them on such a large scale. As the American-born daughter of a Korean father and an American mother, Jenelle learned from an early age the power behind the centuries-old medicine and principles passed down from her ancestors—the same principles that have allowed her to live a life of meaning and purpose.

In order to preserve the medical history of her family and to further her love of medicine and her understanding of the human mind and body, Jenelle received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Jenelle is the Founder and Lead Formulator of JBK Wellness Labs—a leader in cosmetic product formulation and design using traditional East Asian herbs and medicines—and creator of the world’s first CBD luxury skincare line. Merging ancient traditions with forward-thinking trends, JBK Wellness Labs intends to be ahead of the curve when it comes to self-care but in no rush just the same. JBK Wellness Labs have formulated some of the first all-natural luxury products carried in high-end spas across the world including Ritz Carlton, the Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental, and in stores such as Whole Foods Market.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her background with eastern medicine and work in manufacturing natural products.

·      How the philosophy Living Meditation can be the answer to the problem so many of us have of not even being able to find 5-10 minutes to sit and meditate.

·      The importance of having purpose, perspective, and gratitude.

·      And the 8 keys to incorporate Living Meditation into your life.

You can find and follow Dr. Jenelle Kim here:

JenelleKim.com

JBKwellnesslabs.com

Instagram: @DrJenelleMKim

Facebook: /DrJenelleMKim

Twitter: @JenelleMKim

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With work featured in Forbes, mindbodygreen, Well&Good, and Nylon; words shared on over 60 podcasts such as Almost30, That’s So Retrograde, Highest Self, and Chatty Broads; and conversations with crowds of hundreds around the world, Erin’s insights are highly sought-after because they make Human Design pragmatic, tangible, accessible — and immediately applicable to everyday life.

By putting this tool to work in her own life, Erin is showing the world a new way of work, a new path toward success, and a new perspective on living as you truly are.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How she got into Human Design and why it’s so important for individuals and companies or teams to understand.

·      What Human Design is, the different systems it pulls from, and how it can be used in daily life.

·      Descriptions of each of the main types: manifesting generators, generators, projectors, manifestors, and reflectors

·      How we all have a different inner authority on how we should make big decisions and several examples of what those authorities are and how they play out in decision-making.

·      Intuition vs. fear and how to tell the difference between the two.

·      How understanding your inner authority can aid in relationships and understanding others.

·      Our different centers and how your chart reveals areas where you are steady in your own energy and where you are susceptible to other peoples energy.

·      The not-self theme and how it can help you identify when you are off track.

You can find and follow Erin here:

ErinClaireJones.com

Instagram: @erinclairejones

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If you like these more spiritual episodes, definitely check out:

Ep. 19 Modern Spirituality & Connecting with Our Intuition with Nikki Novo

Ep. 38 Understanding & Addressing Our Holistic Self with Dr. Erica Matluck

Ep. 39 Yogic Principles for Life & A Pandemic with Ashton August

Ep. 44 Death, God, Religion, and Mysticism with Reverend Peter Panagore

Ep. 48 Embracing the Real Rebel within You with Katie Buemann

EP. 40 Listening to Life and the Keys in Your Genes with Paul Kuhn

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Coltrane Lord is a Chopra certified Ayurvedic Educator, Licensed S-Factor Instructor, Mystic, Archetype Consultant, accomplished Photographer and best-selling Authoress. She is also a student of Vedanta, Jungian Psychology, and Goddess Philosophy. Coltrane is an explorer and experimenter of both esoteric and exoteric healing modalities; she has embodied her own spiritual awakening which allows her to be guided by the abundant and all loving Universe.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her story and how a betrayal of trust in a relationship sent her down a spiritual path of self-discovery.

·      How shame surrounds the one thing that holds so much of our power, which is sexuality.

·      The relationship between the Divine Feminine, sexuality, masculine, and feminine energy.

·      What the Adam & Eve story teaches us about feminine and masculine energy.

·      The upcoming Age of Aquarius and what our role is in the transition into it.

·      The relationship between self-work and helping others, and what that means for how to best tackle changing the world.

·      How true spiritual work must include involvement in what’s going on in the world.

·      A step-by-step process to use our shadows to heal, create, and transform.

·      How to use everyday interactions as a mirror to learn more about ourselves, and then do the self-work to change the reflection

You can find and follow Coltrane here:

LordColtrane.com

Instagram: @lordcoltrane

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If you like these more spiritual episodes, definitely check out:

Ep. 19 Modern Spirituality & Connecting with Our Intuition with Nikki Novo

Ep. 38 Understanding & Addressing Our Holistic Self with Dr. Erica Matluck

Ep. 39 Yogic Principles for Life & A Pandemic with Ashton August

Ep. 44 Death, God, Religion, and Mysticism with Reverend Peter Panagore

Ep. 48 Embracing the Real Rebel within You with Katie Buemann

EP. 40 Listening to Life and the Keys in Your Genes with Paul Kuhn

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Morgan Garza is an author, teacher, entrepreneur, and community leader. She is an embodiment of the divine feminine here to empower others to become their own guru by stepping out of the darkness of fear and into the light of activated awareness. Her first book Soul Magic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mystics (Macmillan) is now available for pre-order, shipping August 2020.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What her life looked like prior to her spiritual journey and the incident that caused her spiritual awakening.

·      The realizations she came to about herself and the way she had been living.

·      How it can seem easier to stay spiritually asleep than to do the spiritual work.

·      The importance of the contraction within the spiritual journey; it’s not all about expansion.

·      The importance of understanding where you are giving your power

·      How she started paying attention to the no’s and yess’s so she could find the life that was right for her.

·      How to distinguish between fear and intuition.

·      The power of doing nothing.

·      What shadow work is and how to do it.

·      How there is no fast track to healing.

·      And her upcoming book that looks at the ancient traditions and history behind our modern spiritual practices.

You can find and follow Morgan here:

MorganGarza.com

Instagram: @mogarz

Facebook: @morgan.garza

Buy her book - Soul Magic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mystics

If you like these more spiritual episodes, definitely check out:

Ep. 19 Modern Spirituality & Connecting with Our Intuition with Nikki Novo

Ep. 38 Understanding & Addressing Our Holistic Self with Dr. Erica Matluck

Ep. 39 Yogic Principles for Life & A Pandemic with Ashton August

Ep. 44 Death, God, Religion, and Mysticism with Reverend Peter Panagore

Ep. 48 Embracing the Real Rebel within You with Katie Buemann

EP. 40 Listening to Life and the Keys in Your Genes with Paul Kuhn

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Judy Gaman is an award-winning author, public speaker, and CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas. She’s spent nearly a decade offering advice on longevity and vitality as a voice of The Staying Young Radio Show, which was nationally syndicated on 58 stations. She has appeared on Fox News Radio, Good Morning Texas and San Diego Living, among numerous other outlets. Judy also tours as a public speaker, and has been entertaining audiences of all sizes for years. She crafts her presentations around engaging and easy-to-understand concepts including longevity, vitality, and healthy living. Her presentations touch on topics like curing workaholism and burnout, while still being a strong leader. Judy’s award-winning books include Stay Young: 10 Proven Steps to Ultimate Health, Age to Perfection: How to Thrive to 100, Happy, Healthy and Wise, and her latest, Love, Life, and Lucille: Lessons Learned from a Centenarian.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      The different cultural views towards the elderly.

·      Lucille’s unique life and how their friendship formed.

·      Judy’s history of being a workaholic and how Lucille helped change her view towards work and life.

·      The underlying issues that were driving her workaholic nature.

·      What Lucille taught her about true friendship.

·      How comparisonitis holds us back from being vulnerable with our friends.

·      What children and the elderly have in common but the rest of us lose sight of.

·      The health and longevity benefits of finding a balance between routine and variety.

·      The importance of connection with family.

·      And the biggest lesson Lucille taught her about the meaning of life.

You can find and follow Judy here:

JudyGaman.com

LoveLifeLucille.com

Twitter: @JudyGaman

Instagram: @judygaman

Facebook: @judy.gaman.9

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Lydia Denworth is a science journalist and author of Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond. She is a contributing editor for Scientific American and writes the Brain Waves blog for Psychology Today. Her work has also appeared in The Atlantic, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and many other publications.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her interesting and personal journey into becoming a science writer.

·      The evolutionary advantage of living in groups and being able to create bonds.

·      The scientific definitions of friendship and how long it takes to develop true friendship.

·      Whether or not you can outgrow friends.

·      The impact social media has had on friendship.

·      The physical benefits of friendship and the evolutionary biology reason behind them.

·      The intersection of genetics and our environment, including our social environment.

·      Our implicit in-group out-group bias and the importance of empathy.

·      And why we choose the friends we do.

You can find and follow Lydia here:

LydiaDenworth.com

Twitter: @LydiaDenworth

Instagram: @lydicadenworth

Facebook: @ScienceWriterLydia

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Ash ElDifrawi, Psy.D. has built a reputation as a thought leader in clinical, social, and consumer psychology. He began his career as a clinical psychologist before transitioning into work as a marketing executive for some of the most prestigious and innovative companies in the world. Ash received his bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in social science from the University of Chicago, where he also conducted clinical research in the areas of neurology and bio-psychology. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Psychology, completed his internship at the world-renowned Family Institute at Northwestern, and then went on to be the inaugural fellow at the Center for Family Health at the University of Chicago. Ash is still a licensed clinical psychologist.

After transitioning to a career in marketing, he has held senior positions at companies including Google, McKinsey, Wrigley, Gogo, and currently Redbox. He’s been featured in The Economist, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fast Money, WSJ, The New York Times, CNBC, Mashable, Crain’s Chicago Business, MarketWatch, and Re/Code. Ash also co-wrote a television pilot called Sessions that was optioned by DreamWorks Television. Ash lives in Illinois with his family. He comes from the world of Tranquility.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What led him and his coauthor to write the book The Ten Worlds of Happiness, and why they felt it was important.

·      How all our different beliefs about happiness can be boiled down to ten core beliefs.

·      The relationship between your unique beliefs about happiness and your life.

·      How our base life condition affects how we view and interact with life.

·      And we go through each world – a description as well as the core belief (or delusion) about happiness that drives that world. And the worlds are:

1.      Hell

2.      Hunger

3.      Animality

4.      Anger

5.      Tranquility

6.      Rapture

7.      Learning

8.      Realization

9.      Compassion

·      And the tenth world – Enlightenment – which does not have a core belief or delusion, but instead a core truth and way to see the world. And how enlightenment is a real, documented, reachable state.

You can find and follow Dr. Eldifrawi here:

TheTenWorlds.com

Twitter: @AshCMO

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Kate Swoboda is creator of YourCourageousLife.com, Director of the Courageous Living Coach Certification, and author of The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life. She helps individuals, teams, and companies see where old, fear-based habits have kept people stuck or started to limit what’s possible for an organization, and then start creating more courageous lives by getting into “the courage habit,” a four-part process for behavioral and organizational change. Kate has appeared in MindBodyGreen, Entrepreneur, USA Today, Forbes, Lifetime Moms, The Intelligent Optimist, Business Insider, and more, and her website Your Courageous Life was named a top-50 blog for happiness by Greatist. She’s spoken at conferences and seminars on the topic of courage as it relates to personal development, releasing overwhelm, business and marketing, money mindset, wellness, increasing emotional resilience, and healthy goal-setting using habit-formation techniques.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How courage can look differently for all of us and that it doesn’t always live in big, flashy, actions.

·      Our tendency to see our patterns as part of our identity vs. learned behavior.

·      The cue-routine-reward loop and how it can build fear-based habits.

·      Which part of the loop we need to change in order to change our habits.

·      How to use discernment to identify which habit loops are out of integrity with who we are.

·      The four main fear routines – perfectionism, people pleasing, pessimism, and self-sabotage.

·      Different ways we can access the body and be present to help us disrupt a routine.

·      What it means to listen without attachment.

·      The importance of recognizing and releasing our emotions so we can get to clear thinking.

·      How involving other people in our life is more courageous than doing it on your own.

·      And finally, the importance of realizing discomfort won’t kill you.

You can find and follow Kate here:

YourCourageousLife.com

TeamCLCC.com

Instagram: @katecourageous

Facebook: @YourCourageousLife

Twitter: @KateCourageous

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John A. Chuback, M.D., is Board Certified in General Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery. He received his MD from Rutgers University and has been in private practice in Paramus, New Jersey, for 16 years. Dr. Chuback is also a successful entrepreneur: he is the founder and Chief Medical Officer at Chuback Medical Group, founder and managing member of Elant Hill, LLC, and the nutraceutical company BiosupportMD. He is the recipient of the Patient’s Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition amongst many other honors. Dr. Chuback founded Chuback Education, LLC, which offers audio programs on subjects like weight management, smoking cessation, personal development, and academic achievement, and he is the author of Make Your Own Damn Cheese: Understanding, Navigating, and Mastering the 3 Mazes of Success and Kaboing! 50 Ideas That Will Springboard You To Academic Greatness.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      His medical background and what caused him to enter the world of personal and spiritual development.

·      The difference between your strengths, your passions, and your interests.

·      A synopsis of the book Who Moved My Cheese and why it profoundly impacted his life.

·      How easily we can end up in a life that doesn’t feel right or fulfilling and why it happens.

·      The difference between real thinking vs. mental activity that we view as thinking.

·      The objective and subjective parts of our mind, when they are developed, and how they interact.

·      The relationship between the body, the brain, the mind, and you.

·      How to recognize the programming in our minds that isn’t working for us and what to do about it.

·      How to shift your mindset from blaming others to taking personal accountability.

·      And finally, what exactly we need to do to reprogram our minds, or like the title of his book – make our own damn cheese.

You can find and follow Dr. Chuback here:

ChubackEducation.com

Instagram: @JohnChubackMD

Facebook: @ChubackEducation

Twitter: @ChubackED

His book – Make Your Own Damn Cheese: Understanding, Navigating, and Mastering the 3 Mazes of Success

RESOURCES:

Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life by Spencer Johnson

Eckhart Tolle

Jim Rohn

Bob Proctor

Denis Waitley

Brian Tracy

Price Pritchett

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Earl Nightingale

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Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui works as a writer & Joyful Living Educator. Her mission is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear and show up fully - with joy and on purpose - to their imperfect and beautiful lives, in every season.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What it means to be a highly sensitive person and how it can cause someone to struggle.

·      How to better understand your sensitivity and see that there is beauty in it.

·      The importance of fully accepting ourselves, including the mess, pain, and discomfort that comes with growth.

·      Perfectionism and the different ways it can show up.

·      How our struggles are actually tied in with our strengths.

·      Using curiosity vs. judgment to see how nothing is inherently “bad.”

·      How our different traits live on a spectrum of healthy vs. unhealthy and the importance of being aware of that.

·      How being deeply rooted in self-awareness and self-compassion can help us stay grounded when we move along those spectrums.

·      The difference and relationship between self-compassion, self-esteem, and self-worth.

·      How self-compassion involves allowing all the emotions and all the messy parts of life.

·      And the power of both/and instead of either/or.

You can find and follow Krista here:

www.alifeinprogress.ca

Facebook: @alifeinprogressca

Instagram: @a_life_in_progress

RESOURCES:

Kristin Neff

Brene Brown

Byron Katie

Parker Palmer – Let Your Life Speak

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Gary S. Bobroff is the author of Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung (2020) and Crop Circles, Jung & the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine (2014). He is the founder of Jungian Online and JUNG Archademy and the developer and facilitator of Archetypal Nature. He has an MA in Jungian-oriented Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a BA from the University of British Columbia, Canada. 

In this episode, we discuss:

·      A brief history of Carl Jung – his work, his contribution to psychology, and his influence on our culture.

·      The human psyche and the different views – or definitions – of it.

·      Our egos and how they can be under-developed or over-developed.

·      How we need a strong sense of self in order to grow.

·      Archetypal principles and where they exist in our culture and our psyches.

·      Four common personality archetypes and their different characteristics.

·      Whether we should try to enhance each archetype within us or settle for being in one or two.

·      How to identify our archetype and how to look at other archetypes to further our own growth.

·      How we can get trapped trying to live in a different archetype because that’s what we think we are supposed to be.

·      How understanding the different archetypes can help in relationships, especially family.

·      And how archetypes impact dating and relationships.

You can find and follow Gary here:

GSBobroff.com

ArchetypalNature.com

Facebook: @ArchetypalNature

JungArchademy.com

JungianOnline.com

Instagram: @JungianOnline

Twitter: @JungianOnline

Facebook: @JungianOnline

His books –

Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung

Crop Circles, Jung & the Reemergence of the Archetypal Feminine

Archetypes article I reference in the episode.

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Paul Kuhn is a sound practitioner, teacher, and intuitive guide. His mission is to support others in remembering their innate divinity and discovering their unique purpose in the world. Paul’s approach is multi-disciplinary - drawing from his ongoing study of sound, yogic and eastern contemplative traditions, The Gene Keys, alchemy, and amazonian shamanic practice. In his work, he applies the tools and practices from these bodies of wisdom to empower clients to transform themselves. When not in personal study, you can find him playing music, offering 1:1 Gene Keys readings, and leading Seven Senses transformational work around the world with his partner Dr. Erica Matluck.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What it means to be a sound practitioner and how sound can impact our consciousness.

·      Paul’s history with music and how he got into this work.

·      His spiritual awakening and what led to it.

·      What holistic listening entails and what we can learn from it.

·      How life talks to us through our senses, triggering feelings and stories in our internal state, which creates an opportunity for us to be aware of them and question them.

·      How maybe my favorite question – why – is actually a trap and what we should do instead of trying to figure out the why.

·      The difference between eastern and western instruments and how sound can impact our brainwaves.

·      His definition of consciousness and how language falls short in describing it.

·      And finally, we discuss the Gene Keys system and he actually reads some of my Gene Keys profile.

You can find and follow Paul here:

SoundAndSelf.com

ExperienceSevenSenses.com

Instagram: @paulmkuhn

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Paul Kuhn is a sound practitioner, teacher, and intuitive guide. His mission is to support others in remembering their innate divinity and discovering their unique purpose in the world. Paul’s approach is multi-disciplinary - drawing from his ongoing study of sound, yogic and eastern contemplative traditions, The Gene Keys, alchemy, and amazonian shamanic practice. In his work, he applies the tools and practices from these bodies of wisdom to empower clients to transform themselves. When not in personal study, you can find him playing music, offering 1:1 Gene Keys readings, and leading Seven Senses transformational work around the world with his partner Dr. Erica Matluck.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What it means to be a sound practitioner and how sound can impact our consciousness.

·      Paul’s history with music and how he got into this work.

·      His spiritual awakening and what led to it.

·      What holistic listening entails and what we can learn from it.

·      How life talks to us through our senses, triggering feelings and stories in our internal state, which creates an opportunity for us to be aware of them and question them.

·      How maybe my favorite question – why – is actually a trap and what we should do instead of trying to figure out the why.

·      The difference between eastern and western instruments and how sound can impact our brainwaves.

·      His definition of consciousness and how language falls short in describing it.

·      And finally, we discuss the Gene Keys system and he actually reads some of my Gene Keys profile.

You can find and follow Paul here:

SoundAndSelf.com

ExperienceSevenSenses.com

Instagram: @paulmkuhn

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Katie Buemann is a writer, intuitive mentor, and host of the Real Rebel Podcast. The whole premise behind the Real Rebel Podcast is about full acceptance of self. It was designed to be a safe space of acceptance and inspiration for those brave souls out there who dare to walk the path of their truth.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her path with spirituality and how she got away from it and then found her way back.

·      What it really means to be spiritual.

·      What being a rebel means to her and why she started her podcast.

·      Why it’s so difficult to be who we really are.

·      The dark night of soul and how to use perspective to get through it.

·      The difference between masculine and feminine energy and why we all feel so burnt out, tired, and disconnected these days.

·      How to hear, trust, and act on our intuition.

·      The importance of recognizing we are all on our own journey in our own time.

·      What our discomfort with others’ emotions is showing us about ourselves

·      And how to know if your spirit guides are trying to communicate with you.

You can find and follow Katie and the Real Rebel podcast here:

RealRebelpodcast.com

Facebook: @realrebelpodcast

Instagram: @realrebelpodcast

Instagram: @katiebuemann

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:

Lynette Duncan – Oracle of Your Soul

Kiley Redhead – The New School for Inspired Work

The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

Aaron Rose

Mark Groves

Lee Harris

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Dr. Lori Whatley is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage on both individuals and businesses. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Whatley has worked with thousands of clients both domestic and international. As a thought leader in her field, she has been featured in Inc., Yahoo News, ESPN, Business Insider plus many local and regional publications. Her first book Effects of Texting on Marital Relationships offers a poignant, data-backed critique of texting within marriage, including its often-negative impact. Her new book, Connected & Engaged takes a look at the role excessive digital device usage has on our lives. From stress, empathy, intuition, and vulnerability to focus, sleep, communication and community, this book covers a wide range of topics inviting the reader to evaluate their own lives and overcome reliance on digital devices for overall well-being.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Why and how we are all addicted to our devices and the negative implications on our lives.

·      The mindset games being played that keep us glued to our devices.

·      How to keep all the good technology brings us but decrease the bad.

·      The effects of our highly technological world on dating and relationships.

·      And actionable steps to break our addiction.

You can find and follow Dr. Whatley here:

DrLoriWhatley.com

Facebook: @dr-lori-whatley

Instagram: @drloriwhatley

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Dr. Jill McDevitt is a sexologist and sexuality educator, consultant, and coach on a mission to radically improve the way we think about and treat sexuality, ourselves, and each other in the US. She believes that sex should be fun, pleasure is good for you, and shame-free expression of our sexuality is a vital part of being human. Dr. Jill has three degrees in human sexuality (PhD, MEd, and BA), and is the only

known person on the whole planet who does, so that’s pretty cool! She also serves as Resident Sexologist for CalExotics, the leading pleasure products company.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What it means to be a sexologist.

·      Why sexuality is not talked about more.

·      The negative messaging regarding sexuality that most of us grow up with and the implications of that in our adult life.

·      Gender differences in how we experience stigmas, shame, and pressure surrounding sex.

·      How to identify when shame is present in our sex lives and begin to unravel it.

·      A much broader definition of sexuality and how it can help us identify underlying issues throughout our lives.

·      Where our very strict narrative of what sex is comes from and how it may be holding us back from experiences we may really enjoy.

·      Her opinions on toys, porn, and open relationships.

·      And how the concept of paying it forward can help remove shame from sexuality.

You can find and follow Dr. Jill here:

TheSexologist.org

Calexotics.com

Facebook: @drjillmcdevitt

Instagram: @sexdocjill

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Talia Pollock and she is an author, speaker, storyteller, plant-based chef, TV personality, and health and empowerment coach. She’s the host of the popular Party in My Plants Podcast and the proud founder of Party in My Plants, an internationally-celebrated wellness platform that helps real, busy, everyday people skyrocket their positive energy to boldly take on the world in any way they wish. Talia’s simple recipes and spunky lifestyle advice have been featured repeatedly on the Dr. Oz Show, The Huffington Post, mindbodygreen, Buzzfeed, Bustle, Success Magazine and more. Her first book, Party In Your Plants, 100+ Plant-Based Recipes and Problem-Solving Strategies to Help You Eat Healthier Without Hating your Life will hits kitchen counters and nightstands April 21st. She lives in New York with her husband and her goldendoodle, both of whom love kale and one of whom eats it off the floor.

Talia is also an ambassador for plant-based superfood company Sunwarrior, which makes some pretty awesome, delicious, and nutritious protein powders and supplements. Sunwarrior is definitely the "OG" in the vegan health food space and if eating more plant-based is your jam and you haven’t tried them yet, definitely check them out at sunwarrior.com. And "pro tip" from their PR gal Susanna, the Cinnamon Roll SolGood bars are insanely good!

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Her history of health and stomach issues and how she stumbled upon plant-based eating.

·      How difficult it can be and the mental struggle of eating differently than those around you.

·      How it’s not so much about knowing what to do or what not to do when it comes to eating in a way that makes us feel better, but more about the courage to make that choice

·      Having a flexible attitude towards your eating preferences so it doesn’t become too restrictive and stressful and allowing yourself to change.

·      Different mindsets towards cooking and why it’s important to understand and accept yours.

·      How to navigate diet changes when your spouse and/or children aren’t on board.

·      The importance of checking in to understand how certain foods make you feel.

·      And how to add more plants into your life without subtracting anything.

You can find and follow Talia here:

PartyInMyPlants.com

Facebook: @partyinmyplants

Instagram: @partyinmyplants

YouTube: @partyinmyplants

Pinterest: @partyinmyplants

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Rev. Peter Baldwin Panagore, MDiv is an entrepreneur, ordained pastor, and author. A two-time Near-Death Experiencer, Peter first died in 1980 of hypothermia while ice climbing in Canada, and then again of a heart attack in 2015, just as his book Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death is Just The Beginning was released globally. For fifteen years, he broadcast a daily spot on two NBC TV stations with Daily Devotions TV, reaching a grand total of 450 million views and listens on TV, FM, and AM across Maine and New Hampshire, and around the nation. His book, Two Minutes for God: Quick Fixes for the Spirit is a daily inspirational with stories drawn from among the seventeen hundred he wrote and broadcast each day. Peter graduated from Yale University where he completed his Masters in Divinity with a focus on the practices and writing of western mysticism. He is currently at work on his third book with the working title, Modern Mysticism and You.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Peter’s experience of death and what he encountered on the other side.

·      The struggle (and sometimes reluctancy) to try to explain and articulate mystical experiences using the constraints of human language.

·      How Peter explains and defines God.

·      The judgment process he went through after death and how it differs from how it is often taught in church.

·      His experience and understanding of Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory.

·      The four characteristics of a mystical experience and the different levels of mystical experiences that people have.

·      The history and relationship between mystics and mystical experiences and the power structure of religion.

·      How judgement can be couched within morality and structure.

·      The history of the Bible and the implications of reading and interpreting it only literally.

·      The definition of true humility and how to find radical equality among all of us.

You can find and follow Rev. Peter Panagore here:

PeterPanagore.love

Facebook: @peterpanagore.author

Instagram: @pbpanagore

YouTube: @PeterPanagore

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Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning

Two Minutes for God: Quick Fixes for the Spirit

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Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times bestselling author. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is in helping others to improve decision-making and quality of life. He is also interested in methods of understanding and reducing burnout in the medical field. He is the co-author of Brain Wash and he writes for Psychology Today on his blog, The Modern Brain.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How making good decisions is more complicated than willpower.

·      How different lifestyle factors (sleep, stress, and inflammation) affect our ability to make good decisions.

·      Disconnection syndrome and how the wiring and connection patterns in our brains affect our decision making.

·      How the modern world is wiring our brain for poor choices and what we can do about it.

·      A healthy strategy to use for digital media consumption.

·      The pros and cons of our sense of community and why we care about what other people think.

·      How to reframe moments where peer pressure is tempting you to make a bad decision.

·      How we can make structural changes in the brain that will aid in better decision making.

·      The brain benefits of spending time in nature.

·      How practicing empathy can rewire our brains for good choices.

You can find and follow Dr. Perlmutter here:

BrainWashBook.com

Instagram: @austinperlmutter

Twitter: @austinperlmd

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Tony Loyd is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and coach. He is the Executive Producer of the podcast Social Entrepreneur where he shares positive stories from underrepresented voices, focused on solutions. Social Entrepreneur is downloaded more than half a million times in over 180 countries. He is a TEDx speaker and the best-selling author of Crazy Good Advice: 10 Lessons Learned from 150 Leading Social Entrepreneurs. He is a former Fortune 500 executive with companies such as John Deere, Medtronic, and Buffalo Wild Wings. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, talent management, and leadership development.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      The importance of our values aligning with our career.

·      The conflict between the hustle and grind mentality and self-care.

·      The truth about why we are depressed and if it starts in our brain or the way we live our life.

·      Asking yourself, “Why do I work?” and how to find purpose and meaning in the work we do.

·      A defined, measurable way to actually live your best life.

·      Using commitment and accountability for self-work.

·      How all of our “bests” look different and change throughout different stages of life.

You can find and follow Tony here:

TonyLoyd.com

Facebook: /TonyLoydSocialEntrepreneur

Instagram: @anthonyloyd

Twitter: @tonyloyd

LinkedIn: /tonyloyd

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At 46, Toby founded the Safe Harbor Prison Dog program at Lansing Correctional Facility in Kansas. Nearly two years later, Toby abandoned herself and her life after falling in love with a handsome younger man who was doing life for murder. Together, on the run after a sensational prison escape, their honeymoon ended with a crash at a hundred miles per hour, chased into a tree by a large ensemble of law enforcement. Toby's dive took her to the penal side of prison bars where she found the time and liberation to begin a transformation. A decade later, Toby has achieved two master's degrees, completed her memoir, acquired literary agency, and sold the movie rights to her story. Publication is expected soon. Her story has been covered by America's Most Wanted, the Wall Street Journal, Anderson Cooper, and more. Toby, better known as the Dog Lady of Lansing Prison, inspires women to break free.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How busyness affects our ability to gauge our true happiness.

·      How difficult it is to stand up for and do the things in life that we want to.

·      The importance of a having victor mindset over a victim mindset when bad things happen.

·      How rock bottom can be a lifechanging blessing.

·      The power of journaling to overcome guilt and shame.

·      Letting go of a love gone wrong.

You can find and follow Toby here:

Toby’s website

Facebook: /UAreEnough

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Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell is a psychologist, author, podcast host, speaker, and musician. Her book, Single is the New Black: Don't Wear White 'Til It's Right is a word of empowerment to singles—encouraging them to stay strong amidst “single shaming,” live life on their own terms, and never ever settle for anything less than an extraordinary relationship. A former professor, Karin now hosts Love & Life—a podcast providing lively and informative discussions grounded in psych research to help us thrive in all realms of love and life.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What individuation is and how it affects the whole family system.

·      Different levels of connectedness and separateness and how that plays into individuation.

·      The relationship between connectedness, enmeshment, and love.

·      The struggles with individuation from the parent’s perspective and how that can affect a marriage.

·      Ways to parent to make the future individuation process easier on everyone.

·      How parental financial support vs. financial independence plays into individuation.

·      How a very close family can sometimes result in a very dramatic individuation process.

·      How parents can reframe their child’s individuation process to make the change easier on themselves.

·      And how to maintain closeness within a family but also allow each member to be themselves and live their own life.

You can find and follow Dr. Karin here:

Website

Instagram @dr.karin

Facebook /dr.karinandersonabrell

Twitter @drkarinanderson

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Ashton August is the Founder and Editorial Director of YogiApproved.com, a leading yoga and wellness digital magazine. She is also the Founder of YA Classes, an online yoga and fitness membership platform that plants a tree for every class a member completes. Ashton is a female entrepreneur on a mission to inspire, empower, educate and cultivate community both locally and globally through her work as a motivational speaker and published author, distinguished yoga instructor, and business owner.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Yoga as mindfulness in motion and how it can help keep us grounded during these uncertain times.

·      How awareness of thoughts coupled with self-compassion is a cornerstone of developing mindfulness.

·      How intentional breathing can help bring us into the moment and reduce stress and anxiety.

·      The power of setting an intention for our yoga practice as well as our day.

·      The importance of self-compassion and being okay with where we are – in yoga and in everyday life.

·      How focusing on a steady point can help us get through the uncertainty of our days.

·      The importance of acceptance and releasing control.

·      What yoga can teach you about your relationship with yourself. 

You can find and follow Ashton & YogiApproved here:

YogiApproved.com

Instagram @yogiapproved @iamashtonaugust

Facebook /YogiApproved

Twitter @yogiapproved

Ashton’s book – Learn. Grow. Shift. 30 Days of Personal Growth

Recommended shows:

If you’re feeling stress and pressure to use this time to work on yourself, check out:

Ep. 9: How to Ease the Stress of Self-Care with Dr. Megan Weigel

Ep. 22: How to Optimize Your Life with Lee Rankinen

Ep. 32: The Body Image Battle with Irina Gelman, PsyD

If all this quarantine and social distancing is causing issues with your relationship or dating life, then consider listening to:

Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr. Kristie Overstreet

Ep. 26: Know & Release Your Shame Message with Marni Battista

Ep. 30: Rethink Love with Monica Berg

If you’re feeling extra stress and anxiety in general, then listen to 

Ep. 23: Meditation to Reduce Stress, Increase Focus, & Rest Your Brain with Monty Cholmeley

Ep. 24: Living in the Moment to Overcome Anxiety with Stand-Up Comedian Steve Rogers

Ep. 38: Understanding & Addressing Our Holistic Self with Dr. Erica Matluck

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Erica Matluck, N.D., N.P. is an NYC-based naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, and holistic coach. She was trained as a Reiki master at 20 years old and began studying yoga as a teenager. Combining over a decade of experience working in conventional and alternative medicine, she brings a truly holistic lens to wellbeing, addressing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of health. Eastern philosophy threads through all her work, where she emphasizes the intersection of health and spirituality to help people find meaning through the challenges of life and health. She has traveled all over the world to study with a diversity of healers and learn how people of different cultures heal. In 2017, she synthesized all of her knowledge and experience into the creation of Seven Senses, a holistic framework for healing and transformation. She applies this framework to all of her work, which has been featured in Harpers Bazaar, MindBodyGreen, Well and Good, Vogue and Women’s Health.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How true wellbeing addresses four different quadrants of self – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

·      How our beliefs and thoughts can either work for or against treatments for our physical health.

·      How exactly our mind and our thoughts create our reality and the importance of where we place our attention.

·      The true nature of emotions and the role our mind plays with them.

·      How to be a true observer of our thoughts and emotions, and the value of just being vs. doing.

·      The importance of knowing our spiritual goals for our health and wellbeing.

·      The role meaning plays in our life and our health.

·      How our chakras interact with the entire system.

·      And finally, how we can use the entire system to get through this very anxious time.

You can find and follow Erica & her work here:

ExperienceSevenSenses.com

Instagram @experiencesevensenses @ericamatluck

Facebook /experiencesevensenses

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Alexandra Ellis is the creator of AE Wellness, host of The Body Nerd Show, a  Motivational Speaker, and a Mobility Coach who helps active people move smarter, maintain their bodies, and maximize strength with a customized wellness plan so they can enjoy life without pain. Her teaching and studies focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation and wellness, inspired by her studies at UC Davis where she earned a BS in Exercise Biology. Her programs have helped people worldwide get stronger and out of pain so they can step into their greatest potential.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Movement vs. exercise and the role both play in our lives.

·      The importance of incorporating a variety of movement into our days.

·      How exactly sitting for long periods of time negatively affects our bodies.

·      The one fundamental thing we all need to focus on but often gets forgotten.

·      Why it’s important to develop more awareness of our bodies so we can become the expert and better understand what it’s trying to tell us.

·      The Big 3 movements we should all focus on and why.

·      What mobility is why you should focus on that instead of strength or flexibility.

·      And how to incorporate more variety of movement throughout your day.

Videos mentioned:

5 Way Shoulder Warm Up 

How to Squat

How to Hip Hinge

You can find and follow Alexandra here:

AE Wellness Website

Instagram @hollaformala

Facebook /aewellness

Twitter @hollaformala

YouTube /aewellness

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•  Laguna Beach Lover
• "Marvelous Tickler"- a new release from CalExotics' Mini Marvels
• Shameless "Seducer"
• French Kiss Charmer
• Glam
• Rechargeable Butterfly Kiss 

Listen to Ep. 34: Live Your Best Sex Life with Isharna Walsh to learn more.

www.CalExotics.com. 

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Dr. Elizabeth Kane is the Chief Scientific Officer at Natalist, where she heads up product development and R&D. She develops new products and educational content that serve people at an important time in their lives—when they are creating a family. Dr. Kane earned her Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Harvard University and her BA in Biology from New York University.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      The rate of fertility and how it has changed over the decades.

·      What exactly your fertile window is and when it happens.

·      How age impacts fertility.

·      Common lifestyle factors that negatively affect your chances of conceiving.

·      What you need to do to increase your chances of getting pregnant.

·      Common myths when it comes to fertility.

You can find and follow Dr. Liz and Natalist here:

Natalist.com

Instagram @drlizkane @natalistco

Facebook /natalistco

Twitter @natalistco

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GIVEAWAY!!

We are giving away six sex toys from CalExotics, the first woman-owned sex toy company EVER. Susan Colvin, the owner, launched the business 25 years ago and is a pioneer in the space — she's launched over a million pleasure products over the years! Her mission is to bring pleasure to ALL people no matter their gender, race, socioeconomic background, or preferences.

•  Laguna Beach Lover
• "Marvelous Tickler"- a new release from CalExotics' Mini Marvels
• Shameless "Seducer"
• French Kiss Charmer
• Glam
• Rechargeable Butterfly Kiss 

Listen to Ep. 34: Live Your Best Sex Life with Isharna Walsh to learn more.

www.CalExotics.com. 

RUNS THROUGH MARCH 31!

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And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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Soraya Chemaly is an award-winning writer and media critic whose writing appears regularly in national and international media. She speaks frequently on topics related to inclusivity, freedom of speech, gender roles in human systems, data, and technology. Ms. Chemaly is co-founder and director of the Women’s Media Center Speech Project and spear-headed multiple successful campaigns challenging corporations to address inclusivity, online harassment and hate, and algorithmic bias.

In 2017, she was a recipient of the Newhouse Mirror Award for Best Single Feature of 2016 for an in-depth investigative report, The Secrets of The Internet, about social media companies and their regulation of online hate, harassment, and freedom of expression. Her recent book, Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger, was named one Best Book of 2018 by The Washington Post, Fast Company, Psychology Today and Book Riot.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Gendered assumptions when it comes to the emotions we feel, especially anger.

·      The difference of how genders are taught to process and express anger.

·      Misconceptions about testosterone and the relationship between testosterone and aggression.

·      The impacts of detaching anger from femininity.

·      How anger is perceived differently by race.

·      How vulnerability and fragility is programmed into women from a young age and the impact that has.

·      The unhealthy ways in which unprocessed anger is presenting in our lives.

·      The complicated dynamics – within society and relationships – surrounding caretaking responsibilities.

·      And what we can do to begin to address unprocessed anger.

You can find and follow Soraya here:

Website

Instagram @sorayachemaly

Facebook /sorayachemaly

Twitter @schemaly

Her book – Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger

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We are giving away six sex toys from CalExotics, the first woman-owned sex toy company EVER. Susan Colvin, the owner, launched the business 25 years ago and is a pioneer in the space — she's launched over a million pleasure products over the years! Her mission is to bring pleasure to ALL people no matter their gender, race, socioeconomic background, or preferences.

•  Laguna Beach Lover
• "Marvelous Tickler"- a new release from CalExotics' Mini Marvels
• Shameless "Seducer"
• French Kiss Charmer
• Glam
• Rechargeable Butterfly Kiss 

Listen to Ep. 34: Live Your Best Sex Life with Isharna Walsh to learn more.

www.CalExotics.com. 

RUNS THROUGH MARCH 31!

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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Isharna Walsh is the Founder of Coral, a sexual wellness app that helps people live their best intimate lives through science-backed research, industry expertise and community engagement. Previously, Isharna was a venture capitalist with Embark Venture, a management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group and executive at SteelHouse. A Sri Lankan Aussie with a global perspective, Isharna’s passion for social impact led her to found a company aimed at social change around sexuality. Since inception, Coral has attracted tens of thousands of users and continues to gain wide visibility.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      The lack of education we receive around exploring our own sexuality and sexual preferences.

·      How our barometer for a healthy, fulfilling sex life is typically pornography, what we see in the movies, or what we read in romance novels, and we aren’t really equipped to talk to our partner and figure out what is best for our relationship.

·      Two different ways in which we experience desire and why it’s important to know yours.

·      How, for responsive desire types, what gets you in the mood is very individualized and why you should experiment to learn what works best for you.

·      How within each relationship there is a higher desire partner and a lower desire partner; and how this desire frequency differential can cause issues and insecurities.

·      How mindfulness when it comes to sex is just as important as it is with every other aspect of our lives.

·      The impractical expectations put on men when it comes to sex despite a lack of information or teaching.

·      And how maybe we are all only scratching the surface of the amount of pleasure we are capable of feeling.

You can find and follow Coral here:

Website

Instagram @getcoral

Facebook /getcoralapp

Twitter @learnbettersex

Book - Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Lori Brotto

GIVEAWAY!!

We are giving away six sex toys from CalExotics, the first woman-owned sex toy company EVER. Susan Colvin, the owner, launched the business 25 years ago and is a pioneer in the space — she's launched over a million pleasure products over the years! Her mission is to bring pleasure to ALL people no matter their gender, race, socioeconomic background, or preferences.

•  Laguna Beach Lover
• "Marvelous Tickler"- a new release from CalExotics' Mini Marvels
• Shameless "Seducer"
• French Kiss Charmer
• Glam
• Rechargeable Butterfly Kiss 

To learn more, visit www.CalExotics.com. 

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Daniel DeBaun is an internationally recognized expert in EMF radiation, EMF shielding, and EMF-related health issues with special focus on the effect of exposure from mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones. DeBaun’s concern regarding the health impact of EMF emissions grew from over thirty years of engineering experience in the telecommunication industry, where he held a variety of executive positions at SAIC, Telcordia, AT&T, and Bell Labs. He is the inventor of DefenderShield®, the most effective EMF radiation protection technology for mobile devices ever developed and the co-author of Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology, the complete guide to EMF radiation safety and protection.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      What EMF radiation is, where it is coming from, and what the research shows the health implications to be.

·      The issues with the current regulatory standards and why we are not more aware of the dangers associated with all the technology we have come to depend on.

·      Why this is an especially important issue when it comes to children.

·      The new 5G that’s coming and what that means for our health.

·      And most importantly, practical things we can do to significantly limit our exposure so that we will be okay.

·      (Don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom – there really is a lot we can control.)

You can find and follow Defendershield here:

DefenderShield.com

Instagram: @defendershield

Facebook: /defendershield

YouTube: /defendershield

Get Daniel’s book – Radiation Nation: The Fallout of Modern Technology

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And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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Irina Gelman, PsyD, is the Site Director at The Renfrew Center of West Palm Beach. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Irina specializes in the treatment of eating disorders at all levels of care from inpatient, residential, partial/day, IOP, and outpatient. She joined The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL as a Psych Tech in 2013 and later completed her clinical internship with Renfrew from 2015-2016. She then moved to Virginia where she worked at Dominion Hospital as a Primary Therapist and a Program Manager. Recently moving back to Florida, Irina has returned to her roots with Renfrew.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Where our body image issues come from.

·      How society and social media are shaping what body type is considered “ideal.”

·      The line between taking care of yourself physically and going to an extreme that is becoming problematic.

·      The relationship between body image and self-worth.

·      How to notice when we are talking or thinking negatively about our bodies and then give ourselves an alternative way to see ourselves.

·      The normalization of talking about our own bodies in a negative way as well as talking about other people.

·      What parents can do to help foster positive body image in their children.

·      The relationship we have between food and feelings.

You can find and follow The Renfrew Center here:

The Renfrew Center

Instagram: @renfrewcenter

Facebook: /renfrewcenter

Twitter: @renfrewcenter

YouTube: /TheRenfrewCenter

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Maestro is a digital marketing strategist who empowers life coaches, wellness experts or lifestyle brands to grow their online presence, automate marketing systems and increase profits through digital marketing planning. But today he shares his own personal story, which includes:

·      The self-awareness and drive needed to get out of an environment that isn’t fostering your growth, but then the insecurities that can come along with that.

·      The struggle to find your place when dating a strong, independent woman.

·      Self-sabotaging a relationship so you don’t have to be the bad guy.

·      The journey to overcome the shame that comes with the mistakes we’ve made.

·      Redefining yourself and finding self-worth.

·      And the struggles of being an entrepreneur.

You can find and follow Maestro here:

The Iconic Expressions

Instagram @theiconicexpres

Facebook @theiconicexpres

YouTube @TheIconicExpressions

LinkedIn @MaestroStevens

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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Shooters Gotta Shoot is a podcast breaking the stigmas around herpes, sex, and women who go after what they want. Professional comedian Erica Spera and businesswoman Molly DeMellier are well-educated, driven, former NCAA athletes who know how to get what they want — except when it comes to men. With humor and candor, they explore the complicated, frustrating and bizarre realities of dating as headstrong, twenty-something women in New York City. But they also bring a candid and honest point of view to the experience — with Erica’s recent herpes diagnosis adding another layer onto navigating sexual encounters, dates, loneliness, family and societal pressures, and more.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How to overcome shame and blame when it comes to the baggage we carry with us into relationships.

·      The stigma around having herpes and the added element it brings to navigating the already complicated dating scene.

·      How your childhood upbringing may impact your attitude towards dating as an adult.

·      How long women should wait before they put out.

·      Relationship sex vs casual sex and the role losing your virginity plays into which one you prefer.

·      How an awareness of feminine energy vs. masculine energy can provide insight into your current dating strategies.

·      And I also get a big lesson in today’s dating scene and how ALL the different social media platforms are part of it, not just the dating apps.

You can find and follow Erica and Molly here:

Shooters Gotta Shoot

Shooters Gotta Shoot Instagram @shootersgottashootpod

Shooters Gotta Shoot Facebook @shootersgottashootpod

Erica Instagram @spericaa

Molly Instagram @theguaca_molly

Check out my new SHOP!

Company highlight - Royal is redefining sexual health and personal care products. From condoms, to lubricants, to body wipes, every Royal product is vegan friendly, organic, and all natural to give your goodies what they deserve. Get 15% off your using code: TheBetterYou at checkout.

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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Monica Berg is an international speaker, spiritual thought leader and Chief Communications Officer of the Kabbalah Centre. A self-proclaimed “Change Junkie,” Monica is a fresh voice that channels her many years of kabbalistic study along with personal life experiences. Monica shows individuals how to create a life that not only feels like it’s working, but most importantly, a life in which they are living and loving as the powerful, fulfilled person they’ve always wanted to be. Her latest book, Rethink Love: 3 Steps to Being the One, Attracting the One, and Becoming One is for anyone who is in love, wants love, or wishes to rekindle love.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      Why our relationship with our self is so important.

·      How we can make sure our relationships are happening through us instead of to us and what that means.

·      The importance of questioning our beliefs to ensure they are working for us.

·      What being authentic really means and why it’s important in relationships.

·      The difference between seeking external validation and accepting feedback to become better.

·      How to know when we have self-work to do in the relationship or when the relationship just isn’t right for us.

·      Soulmate connections vs. soulmate relationships.

·      How opposition in a relationship is not always a bad thing.

·      How to look at and analyze our emotions so they don’t mislead us.

·      What our ego is and how it can be troublesome in relationships.

·      The illusions we can have about relationships – good or bad.

·      How everyone is allowed their own journey – that means you, and your partner.

You can find and follow Monica here:

ReThinkLife.today

Instagram @MonicaBerg74

Facebook @MonicaBerg74

Twitter @MonicaBerg74

Pinterest @MonicaBerg

Buy her book - Rethink Love: 3 Steps to Being the One, Attracting the One, and Becoming One

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BONUS interview on The Better You(Tube)

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

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Dating coach, Marni Battista, is the queen of making her clients irresistible to men in today’s dating environment. In a world complicated by the ‘buffet’ --try it and leave it’-- approach to dating and relationship, further complicated by technology and increasingly confusing gender roles, Dating With Dignity teaches successful women a cutting edge process based on neuroscience and authenticity to attract not just any man, but the one who will be your partner, equal, and person with whom you can create a pathway to a life of meaning, intimacy and personal fulfillment. Marni is a certified professional Dating and Relationship Coach and Expert, writer, and nationally recognized print and online magazine expert. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Yahoo! Shine, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, CupidsPulse.com, Men’s Fitness, Glamour and more. She has also had guest appearances on CBS, ABC, and Loveline (filling in for Dr. Drew!) Marni was named one of the 10 Best Women’s Dating Experts by DatingAdvice.com

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How Marni’s personal story of “having a bad picker” led her to helping others identify their own patterns rather than blame others for their trouble in relationships.

·      How we should look at life and our experiences as data, not drama, to identify our patterns so we can work on them.

·      What those patterns – like dating unavailable people or people we think we can fix – are telling us about how we actually feel about ourselves. And spoiler alert – it’s more complicated than just self-worth.

·      The most common shame messages we have and how they play out in our lives and relationships.

·      How ultimately it comes down to changing neural pathways which takes time and a holistic approach.

·      And how our attitude and beliefs affect our energy and the vibe we are putting out into the world.

You can find and follow Marni here:

DatingWithDignity.com

Instagram @datingwithdignity

Facebook @datingwithdignity

YouTube @datingwithdignity

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BONUS interview on The Better You(Tube)

My blog mentioned in the episode – mirror mirror

The book mentioned in the episode – A Return to Love

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And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

Neil Mehta is an entrepreneur with a passion for regenerative medicine, biotechnologies, and sexual wellness. Since deciding to forgo medical school after graduating from Ohio State University, Neil pursued a Master’s in Public Health degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. After graduation, he passed on medical school for a second time to enter the start-up world launching a healthcare consulting business and a biotech incubator. As his businesses began to grow, he became fascinated with the sexual wellness and personal care industry and how much of what is offered to customers hasn’t been changed or advanced in decades. In 2016, Neil launched Royal, a personal care and sexual wellness product brand aimed to de-stigmatize sex in a healthy, luxurious way. Since launch, Royal has deployed multiple product lines of all-natural condoms, an organic lubricant, and vitamin E & aloe infused body wipes. Royal has been featured in many mainstream publications and was named one of the top online sexual health brands in the US.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How and why as he says, “an Indian boy from Ohio” decided to go into the business of sexual health.

·      The restrictions and barriers when it comes to advertising sexual health products.

·      The benefits of flavored condoms and why you might want to give them a try.

·      How we don’t really know what we’ve been putting in our bodies because the FDA and other regulatory bodies do not require condom companies to disclose their ingredients.

·      Where latex comes from and why made in America might not be a good thing in this case.

·      Why and when silicone vs. water-based matters in lubricants.

·      What vegan-friendly means in the condom world and where meat derived products are typically used in the manufacturing process.

You can find and follow Royal here:

AlwaysBeRoyal.com – use code TheBetterYou for a 15% discount!

Instagram @royal.natural

Twitter @royalbranded

Facebook @alwaysberoyal

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Follow me on all the socials: Instagram @kaciemain_writes, Facebook @kaciemain.write, or Twitter @kaciemain_write.

Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com

Originally from Syracuse, NY Steven Rogers is a New York City based comedian who has been making others laugh for most of his life. Steven made his national TV debut in 2019 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and has been featured in multiple comedy festivals such as Lucy Fest and the Rogue Island Comedy Festival. He also has a popular anxiety themed podcast with fellow comedian Andrew Schiavone called, “Panic Attacking.” Steven’s comedic ability has established him as a feature act in comedy clubs and also a regular opener for Brian Regan in theaters across the country. His clever rapid-fire material full of observations about his life and the world around him has entertained audiences from coast to coast! And he will be headlining at Carolines Comedy Club on Broadway in NYC on Tuesday, March 24.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How he first learned he had anxiety and the lack of education and support he initially got from the medical community.

·      Why standup comedy surprisingly doesn’t make him more anxious.

·      Why not just living in the moment is important, but also accepting each moment as it is – for better or worse.

·      What he’s found that really helps his anxiety.

·      Men and mental health and why he’s so open with his, and how more men – including comics – are becoming more open with their struggles with anxiety or depression.

·      And how owning his story helps him live more in the moment.

You can find and follow Steve here:

StevenRogersComedy.com

Instagram @notsteverogers

Twitter @notsteverogers

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And the organization I volunteer with (that I forgot to name in the show) is the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center: See the Girl.

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Monty has more than ten years of meditation experience, practicing and teaching a range of styles. He teaches meditation in groups, at work, and also trains future teachers in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in the UK. His mindfulness app Minding is used by people all over the world and is designed to get anyone meditating, no matter how busy, or how little experience they have.

You can find and follow the Minding app here:

Minding.life

Instagram @minding.life

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1. Follow us on Instagram – so that’s @kaciemain_writes for me, @thebetteryoupdcast for the podcast, and @minding.life for Monty and the app.
2. Share this episode on your own Instagram and tag those 3 handles.
3. And include your favorite takeaway or something you learned.

(if you are not on Instagram but want to participate, reach out to me at thebetteryoupodcast@gmail.com and we will figure out a way for you to enter)

Prizes include:

• A free copy of the Minding app – so the app is built as a 55 day course that covers 5 stages of meditation. The first 35 days (which is 3 stages) are free and then you typically have to purchase the final 2 stages. But you will get access to the entire course for free!
• He is giving us two free copies of the app – so there will be two winners for a free full version of the app.
• And the 3rd prize is a 1-on-1 session with Monty where he’ll introduce you to mindfulness, answer any questions, and lead you in a meditation. AND you will get a free copy of the Minding app so you have everything you need to continue meditating.

In this episode, we discuss:

·      How the type of meditation in the Minding app is different than other types of meditation.

·      Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy – what it is, why it was developed, and how it treats anxiety and depression. 

·      What’s really causing our anxiety and what happens in our brain and bodies when we are stressed and anxious.

·      Why it’s important to address and deal with our stress rather than try to push it away and just think of something else.

·      Why it’s important to learn how to meditate vs. sit down and try to “clear your mind.”

·      The expectations we should have for meditation. Spoiler alert – the answer is none.

·      How meditation changes our brain and how it can help with focus and productivity.

·      And how long you need to meditate in order to benefit from it.

You can find and follow the Minding app here:

Minding.life

Instagram @minding.life

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1. Follow us on Instagram – so that’s @kaciemain_writes for me, @thebetteryoupdcast for the podcast, and @minding.life for Monty and the app.
2. Share this episode on your own Instagram and tag those 3 handles.
3. And include your favorite takeaway or something you learned.

(if you are not on Instagram but want to participate, reach out to me at thebetteryoupodcast@gmail.com and we will figure out a way for you to enter)

Prizes include:

• A free copy of the Minding app – so the app is built as a 55 day course that covers 5 stages of meditation. The first 35 days (which is 3 stages) are free and then you typically have to purchase the final 2 stages. But you will get access to the entire course for free!
• He is giving us two free copies of the app – so there will be two winners for a free full version of the app.
• And the 3rd prize is a 1-on-1 session with Monty where he’ll introduce you to mindfulness, answer any questions, and lead you in a meditation. AND you will get a free copy of the Minding app so you have everything you need to continue meditating.

BOOK DISCUSSED

Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill By Matthieu Ricard

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In this episode, we discuss:

·      Why starting small is the way to approach all the big changes we want to make in our life.

·      How being easier on yourself can help you enjoy the process.

·      Why we shouldn’t approach goals with the “I’ll be happy when” mentality.

·      If we really need one all-encompassing life purpose or how maybe that’s a restricted view of purpose.

·      A new way to look at and define limiting beliefs.

·      And why it can all be so difficult to do!

You can find and follow the Optimal Living Daily podcast here:

oldpodcast.com

Instagram @oldpodcast

Facebook group oldpodcast

Twitter @OLDpodcast

YouTube

Pinterest @oldpodcast

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Research/Sources:

What Causes a Hangover and How Long Will It Last?

The 15 Best Foods to Eat Before Drinking Alcohol

7 Evidence-Based Ways to Prevent Hangovers

The 7 Best Hangover Cures (Backed by Science)

The Truth About Hangover Cures: What Works

What's the Difference Between Club Soda, Seltzer, Sparkling and Tonic Water?

Agave Nectar: A Sweetener That Is Even Worse Than Sugar?

What Is Activated Charcoal Good For? Benefits and Uses

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Below are the lessons I share and discuss, and (as promised) links to all the blogs/articles referenced throughout.

It’s okay to be a thinker.

Thought Catalog - 5 Little Reasons Why It’s Actually Good To Be An ‘Overthinker’

Everything matters.

There is insight in every emotion – good and bad.

Blog – All the Feels

We can only ever love to the extent that we understand love.

Our relationship with our self takes time.

Life has different seasons.

Check out Ep. 9: How to East the Stress of Self-Care with Megan Weigel, DNP

Blog – The Gift

Nothing ever goes away, until it has taught us what we need to know.

Quote by Pema Chodron

The point of relationships are to trigger our shit.

Our brain can’t always be trusted.

Set boundaries.

Check out Ep. 15: Meeting Needs in Relationships with Dr. Kirstie Overstreet

It’s not easy to listen to your gut.

Thought Catalog - These 3 Important Tells Mean Your Gut Is Speaking Up And You Need To Listen

Maybe there is no right and wrong.

Life knows better.

Blog - Maybe Life Knows Better

Everything that matters is happening inside us.

Blog – The Ruse

It is what it is.

We actually can change others… but only by changing ourselves.

Check out Ep. 18: Using Awareness & Perspective to Move Forward with Bryan Falchuk

Thought Catalog - When We Give Up On Others, We Give Up On Ourselves

All change starts with awareness.

Life is only lived one step at a time.

Blog – The Moment

Trust the process.

Thought Catalog - Oops, I Bought 3,000 Instagram Followers

The reaction doesn’t belong to you.

From Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic

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In this episode, we discuss:

·        Nikki’s journey from living a “normal” life as an editor into the woo woo world of becoming a spiritual mentor and medium.

·        Our energy and chakra centers and the difference between getting a reading vs. channeling.

·        The different roles and hierarchy of spirit guides and how they help and attempt to communicate with us in different aspects of our lives.

·        New (or maybe old) ways to look at terms like “old soul” and “soul mates.”

·        Spirit animals and how and when they are trying to communicate with us.

·        Ties between the woo woo world and the people and stories in the Bible.

·        And Nikki shares three very practical ways to become more spiritual and connect with our intuition.

You can find and follow Nikki here:

Nikkinovo.com

Instagram @nikkinovo

Her book: The Final Swipe: Heal Your Heart, Find Your Purpose, and End the Dating Search for Good

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives by Brian Weiss, MD

Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives, Fifth Revised Edition by Michael Newton

God Wears Lipstick: Kabbalah for Women by Karen Berg

Angel books by Doreen Virtue

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Find the article here.

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Bryan Falchuk is a best-selling author, speaker and coach. His first book, Do a Day, teaches the philosophy he developed to find your true motivation, set meaningful goals and achieve them by freeing yourself of judgment of the past and fear of the future. His latest book, The 50 75 100 Solution: Build Better Relationships, helps people see the power they have to make their relationships healthier and happier. Both his books come directly from his experience facing his own barriers so he could move his life forward. Bryan's work has been featured in many top publications like Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, The LA Times, Chicago Tribune and more. He is a frequent speaker at corporate events, conferences, universities and has spoken at multiple TEDx events. Bryan holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and has been a C-level executive and board advisor in the insurance and tech spaces.

We discuss:

• Why it sometimes takes rock bottom – or as Bryan calls it, a wreckoning – to get us to face our issues.
• The delicate balance between facing and processing our past and moving forward, and how we tend to get stuck somewhere in the middle.
• How recognizing our emotions, giving them space, validating them, and picking them apart is the key to moving forward.
• How taking the time to analyze our decisions and our reactions can empower us to make real change in our life.
• The interplay of actions and reactions and how a concept in Bryan’s book, The 50 75 100 Solution, can help us better ourselves and all the relationships in our lives.
• How to understand our deeper driving forces so they can help us better understand our decisions, and the same goes for others – understanding they too have deeper internal drivers and how that impacts their decisions and actions.
• And finally, how to find long-lasting motivation and it’s relationship with self-love.

You can find and follow Bryan here:

BryanFalchuk.com

His books – Do A Day, The 50 75 100 Solution

Instagram @BryanFalchuk

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

Open Heart, Clear Mind: An Introduction to the Buddha's Teachings

Snow Lion

TINYTOWN COOKIES

Tinytowncookies.com

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We discuss:

• Feeling unfulfilled at work and knowing how and when to recognize it’s time to make a change.
• How to deal with negative reactions from the people closest to you when you decide to make some kind of big change in your life.
• How we tend to stifle our playful, goofy side, especially in a corporate environment and how to reconnect with it.
• How playing the part of someone else can actually help you get back in touch with yourself
• How a psychedelic drug experience helped put her life into perspective.
• And how writing your own story can help give you a new perspective on it as well as provide an opportunity to break the rules and find our own voice.

You can find and follow Kirsten here:

Wordswithkirsten.com

Instagram @wordswithkirsten

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We discuss:

• Victim mentality and the important distinction between being a victim vs. playing one.
• An important shift in terms of how we view and approach any form of therapy or coaching.
• The importance of not just accepting the struggle, but finding the positive in it.
• How the real issue preventing us from having the lives we want is not lack of motivation, but rather lack of belief in ourselves.
• Accountability and its relationship with the concept of surrender.

You can find and follow Mark here:

Markcrandell.net

Instagram @thepurposechasers

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We discuss:

• Boundaries – what they are, how to set them, and how to know the difference between when your partner crosses a boundary vs. when it’s really your own issues or stuff being triggered.
• The importance of understanding our own needs, wants, and desires and how we can have all of them met in different aspects of relationships in our lives instead of placing ALL of them on our partner.
• The importance of vulnerability in a relationship and how to practice more vulnerability in your relationship – and it’s actually very simple.
• How to figure out if a relationship is right for you AND if it isn’t, how it’s okay to be aware of that but also not be ready to do anything about it yet – give yourself grace.
• Set your life up to work for you instead of being a victim to life.

You can find and follow Dr. Kirstie here:

Kristieoverstreet.com

Instagram @kristie_overstreet

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We discuss:

• How’s there’s no point in comparing our suffering – your feelings are your feelings and they are valid and deserve attention
• Codependency and learning how to be empathetic without completely taking on other peoples emotions and difficulties.
• She is very honest in sharing her experience with postpardum and how the shift of identity that motherhood brought was a difficult transition for her.
• And life coaching – what it is, how it differs from therapy, and how to approach it if you’re interested in trying it out.

You can find and follow Amber here:

Itsambersmith.com

Instagram @itsambersmith

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We discuss:

• How we often don’t even allow ourselves to questions things – our beliefs and thought patterns can be so engrained in us that we become blind to the fact that there are options.
• How religions can provide a wonderful sense of community, but if you feel like you are “different” or don’t fit into some of the beliefs, it can cause the complete opposite effect and instead leave you feeling extremely isolated.
• How judgment can hide under “good intentions.” We may think we are looking out for someone or saving them, but aren’t we ultimately judging the way they live their lives? Perhaps that’s where the phrase “the road to hell is paved in good intentions” came from.
• How we are all human and that essentially means imperfect – we are in process and we are going to make mistakes. So maybe this concept of constantly striving for perfection is doing more harm than good.
• How sometimes an unintended consequence of religion is an inability to trust ourselves; to instead constantly pray for or search for answers outside ourselves rather than listen to ourselves.
• And how if you allow yourself to question yourself – from what you believe to how you live your life – it can open up a whole new world of possibilities.

You can find and follow Aimee here:

Namastaimee.com

Instagram @aimeeschreiber

The Intentionists Podcast

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We discuss:

• How we have this large yet not often talked about system – the endocannabinoid system – in our bodies that is made up of receptors and endocannabinoids that our body makes on its own. And this system is hugely important when it comes to regulating our body and maintaining homeostasis.
• How there is still so much we don’t know about the cannabis plant and it’s effect on our bodies because it’s been so difficult to study because it’s been classified as a drug for so long.
• How there are two main compounds of the cannabis plant – THC (which is what gets you high and can have negative effects like anxiety and paranoia but also has positive effects) and CBD which does NOT get you high and has a lot of benefits AND can help temper the effects of THC.
• How ultimately it’s a plant… so one of the undeniable benefits of the legalization of cannabis is the ability to look at it and study it from the lens of plant medicine. So scientists will be looking at the different compounds and identifying which ratios of each are best to treat a variety of conditions or issues.
• How the effects and the benefits are very interpersonal – depends on how your endocannabinoid receptors are distributed throughout your body, genetics, brain chemistry, brain structure – so you have to find what works for you… but also, you can’t really make assumptions about what does/doesn’t work for someone else.
• And lastly – remember that if you’re going to try CBD make sure to check the Certificate of Analysis and ensure that it was tested in a third party ISO certified lab.

You can find and follow Gretchen here:

Gretchenlidicker.com

Instagram @gretchen.amanda

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We discuss:

• How trauma and pain is all relative. As Stefania points out, we need to stop trivializing our feelings because we think things could be worse. Your pain is real and deserves to be addressed.
• How forgiveness – both towards others and ourselves – is a process and a first, important step is self-love and realizing we are worthy of forgiveness.
• How oftentimes we drink to overcome anxiety or feelings of depression without realizing the rebound effect that whatever we are trying to drown will just come back with a vengeance as the alcohol leaves our system.
• How being sober can be very uncomfortable at first. So if it is something you are thinking about trying – even if just for a short period of time – give yourself grace but also recognize that it too is a process and takes practice.
• And how if you do want to experiment with sobriety and you’re in a relationship, to remember that communication is key. It is important that your partner fully understands your perspective and that you don’t discount theirs.

You can find and follow Stefania here:

A Sober Friend Blog

Instagram @asoberfriend

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We discuss:

• How your relationship with yourself sets the tone for all our other relationships – so be kind to yourself and as Jen said, date yourself first.
• How it’s important to be aware of your patterns – aka the games we play – so you can decide whether or not they’re really serving your best interest.
• How important it is to find a true partner – someone who is going to be there for you in the ways you want and need and is on the same page with what you want for your life and how to tackle all the responsibilities.
• How there’s no point in playing all the games of guessing people’s motives and feelings – everything will reveal itself.
• And I love her advice to be still and let life happen as it’s supposed to happen – still show up and be ready but don’t force it.
• My favorite quote - “I am my best partner and I will always be there for myself”

You can find and follow Jen here:

Instagram @jenifergolden

It’s Complicated Podcast in Instagram

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We discuss:

• How the overall medical model is starting to change from only conventional medicine to incorporating other modalities like functional, integrative, aruyvedic, etc. It’s important to remember that when approaching your health
• How our gut and our brain are constantly communicating, so we can’t treat one without treating the other. We can change our diet, take all the probiotics, exercise more and all the other things to treat our body, but if our mind remains stressed out and in a negative place, we won’t be able to make any real progress.
• How the power of belief is a real thing so be open minded to different treatments or modalities and if something works for you, then don’t question it past that
• I love the exercise of Maximize, minimize, and prioritize when it comes to how you spend your time… while recognizing there are different seasons of life
• And lastly, With all the options available to us, don’t take on a million at once but instead start with the one that most resonates with you – And as Megan said, when it comes to prioritizing your self care routine - choose joy

You can find and follow Megan here:

Firstcoastintegrativemedicine.com

Instagram @fcintegrativemedicine

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We discuss:

• Similar to episode 1 with Graham, Sam’s story is another great example of the potential impact we can make on each other if we just reach out. And furthermore, how sometimes we can go a step further and literally help change each other’s lives.
• How it’s okay if you’re not ready to deal with something yet; just be aware and honest with yourself about where you are and then honor that.
• How things don’t have to be either/or; they can be both/and. You can be in a bad place and still have good days or good nights or moments of joy or laughter.
• And most importantly- to not be hard on yourself; allow yourself to go through the process however it looks for you. not what society deems is the right way to grieve or how anyone else tells you to do it. Listen to yourself, be kind to yourself, and allow yourself to feel whatever it is you need to feel.

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We discuss:

• How our bodies are set up to heal themselves and so too are our minds… and once that process starts, it can’t be stopped.
• How there are different approaches to help reconnect our mind and our body and remove the continuous pain from trauma, EMDR being one of them but it’s not for everyone.
• How EMDR is a tool to access our limbic system, where we store – and essentially hide – our physical feelings, and revisit and process traumatic experiences in a safe space.
• I love the explanation of bottom up vs. top down approaches to therapy and healing and recognizing how tricky our minds can be in getting in the way of our healing.
• How ultimately, we all want true connection and that’s really the intention behind how we react to trauma. So in that lens, there is nothing “wrong” with us. Our present-day issues are really a result of us doing what we had to do to feel safe at the time.
• How important it is to recognize that we are all in process and wherever you are in that process is exactly where you need to be. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely going to google the transtheoretical process for change.
• And the best quote of the interview – “the body remembers what our mind tries to forget.”

You can find and follow Amy here:

Coastalbeachestherapy.com

Instagram @coastal_beaches_therapy

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We discuss:

• How we can get so attached to or fixated on a goal or a dream that we don’t take the time to check back in and make sure it really is what we want for our life
• How there is a difference between things being hard because growth is uncomfortable vs. being hard because it just isn’t right for you
• The importance of paying attention to your gut feelings and digging into them a little deeper – whether it be just noticing them or asking all the whys
• How breaking things down into their simplest form – as if you were going to explain it to a 2 year old – can bring clarity into what’s really going on with us
• The importance of recognizing our own insecurities and what triggers them so we can better understand what parts we need to take responsibility for vs. what parts someone else is contributing to… and then deciding where our line is for walking away

You can find and follow Lauren here:

Instagram @laurenleonelli

It’s Complicated Podcast on Instagram

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We discuss:

• How we tend to hide parts of ourselves or not fully show up in relationships out of fear of how our true selves would be received or feeling like we are wrong in some way
• How the support we crave from the people in our lives can take many different forms.
• How their can be unintended consequences from even the best of intentions.
• How we look for from others what we really need to give or do for ourselves – for example, for Mel it was to be saved and for me it was to be chosen.
• How it is a difficult process to move from finding happiness, fulfillment and identity in the external to realizing it only exists internally.

You can find and follow Mel here:

Musiccitymel.com

Instagram @musiccitymel

Your BFF Podcast

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Michelle’s story focuses on the following key points:

• How when we hit rock bottom, we have a choice – play the victim or take ownership of the decisions that led us there… and how taking ownership essentially empowers us to pull ourselves out.
• How easy it can be to fall back into our comfortable routines vs. going for what we really want – falling into the trap of the “one day I’m going to…”
• How important it is to have the tough conversations with ourselves and admit to ourselves that we are actually the ones holding us back.
• How so many of us go with the flow vs. intentionally go after what we want… however we can have different reasons behind that.
• The importance – and difficulty – of showing up for ourselves… not just for other people.

You can find and follow Michelle here:

Mochamichelle.com

Her book – Give A Little Gain A Lot

Instagram @mocha_chelle

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Graham’s story touches on the following key points:

• How our selflessness can be such a noble thing, yet it can have some serious consequences for our relationship with ourselves and others.
• How oftentimes we must process and accept things internally before we are ready to share them with the people in our lives.
• How you truly never know what someone else is going through.
• The awareness in relationships to stop and consider if you want to be in those relationships vs. focusing on the other person and what they want or how they’re feeling.
• How everything we go through in life serves a purpose.

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Find my book – I Gave Up Men for Lent, the story of a jaded, hopelessly romantic, health-conscious party girl’s search for meaning – on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible.

And for everything else you want to know about me, visit my website at www.kaciemain.com