This week, Dr. Rachel Goldman [https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnyc/?hl=en] explores how cognitive behavioral therapy helps us reframe our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors for cultivating greater joy in life. We dive into the neuroscience of manifestation, how our self-narrative shapes our reality, and why setting process-based goals leads to greater success. Dr. Rachel also shares her theory on the importance of building your ‘coping toolbox’ and why this strategy can help you take full control of your own happiness. Lastly – tune in to hear what brings Dr. Rachel endorphins!

EP #147: Building Your Coping Toolbox & Other CBT-Based Strategies for Flourishing with Dr. Rachel Goldman, Clinical Psychologist

Let's talk about sex, baby!

Getting spicy right in time for Valentines day...thrilled to have Dr. Juliana Hauser [https://www.instagram.com/drjulianahauser/?hl=en] on the show this week to talk about her very unique (and IMPORTANT) framework on 'holistic sexuality'

In this episode, Dr. Juliana shares what it means to understand sexuality from a holistic perspective, the different pillars that consitute this framework, how to tap into your sensuality, what it means to feel embodied from within, why learning to connect with yourself/self-pleasure is what will enable you to better connect with others, and why AGENCY is the key towards achieving a fulfilling sex life.

EP #146: Beyond the Bedroom: Embracing Holistic Sexuality with Dr. Juliana Hauser, Renowned Sex Therapist

This week I got to dive into the myths and misconceptions around microdosing with Paul Austin [https://www.paulaustin.co/], who is the founder of Third Wave [https://thethirdwave.co/?ref=266] and is a prominent psychedelics coach and entrepreneur.

In this episode, Paul shares:

 * How he developed an interest in psychedelics/microdosing
 * The basics of developing a microdosing protocol
 * Some of the largest misconceptions related to microdosing
 * Why Paul believes that microdosing can be used as a 'synergistic modality' for healing
 * The philosophical implications of microdosing on our spiritual & emotional health
 * The inspiration for Third Wave and work he does professionally as a psychedelic coach
 * How Paul defines happiness & what brings him endorphins!

EP #145: Microdosing as a Synergistic Modality: Expanding Consciousness, Creativity, and Facing the Ego with Paul Austin, Founder of Third Wave

Hear from Caro Claire Burke [https://www.instagram.com/caroclaireburke/?hl=en], former editor at Katie Couric Media and now full-time author, on how having a healthy dose of delusion landed her a book-turned-movie deal [https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/anne-hathaway-yesteryear-movie-cast-plot-trailer]on her latest upcoming novel, Yesteryear, set to be produced and starred by Anne Hathaway.

In this episode we discuss:

- Why Caro decided to leave KCM to pursue writing full-time

- How Caro taps into her own creativity

- The importance of addressing limiting beliefs to unlock your creative potential

- Why you need to stop taking criticism personally to succeed

- What it means to have a healthy dose of delusion

- The process of getting a book deal...then MOVIE deal for Yesteryear...and what it was like meeting Anne Hathaway!

- How Caro defines happiness & what brings her endorphins

EP #144: Having a Healthy Dose of Delusion & Other Tips for Creativity & Success with Caro Claire Burke, Author & Former Editor at Katie Couric Media

Kicking off 2025 with one of my favorite people EVER and who has greatly shaped my perspective on health, wellness, and how to navigate life's challenges with grace...

Introducing Ava Nouri [https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/] - Registered Dietitian, Holistic Health Coach, and Host of The Loving Wellness [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loving-wellness/id1521866831] podcast.

In this episode, Ava and I talk about how to navigate making new friends, keeping the old, learning to let go when a relationship no longer serves you, how to have the hard conversations, ways to be a better friend (to others & yourself) ...the list goes on.

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EP #143: The Art of Adult Friendships & Navigating Boundaries with Ava Nouri, MS, RD, Founder & Host of The Loving Wellness Podcast

The pleasures in life are meant to be savored...but how do we balance pure indulgence with making 'healthy' choices?

This week I had the chance to speak with Christy Goldsby, the founder of Honey Mama's [https://honeymamas.com/], a health-conscious refrigerated truffle bar brand, to discuss the joys in indulging in our sweet tooth in a healthier way.

Tune in to learn more about the founding story of the brand, how Christy's struggles with autoimmune disease inspired her to dive deeper into how food impacts our mood, ways that indulging our sweet tooth (with a healthier alternative) can spark joy, and how Christy finds her endorphins!

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EP #142: The Joy of Healthy Indulgence & The Founding Story of Honey Mama's with Christy Goldsby, Founder & Head of Innovation at Honey Mama's

This week I'm thrilled to have Mike Indursky, founder of the sustainable skincare brand Hear Me Raw, [https://hearmeraw.com/] on the podcast this week to discuss lessons he's learned through leadership.

Prior to starting his own company, Mike served as the President of Bliss Spa and was formerly the Chief Marketing Officer at Burts Bees.

In this episode, Mike talks about...

 * Why learning to be agile and continuously reinvent yourself will serve you well in your life
 * How building a career in marketing has shaped his perspective on storytelling
 * Qualities of a good leader (hint - it starts with taking care of yourself!)
 * The importance of learning to trust your gut, and how to harness the strength of your intuition
 * How Mike leverages optimism and a positive attitude to be a great leader
 * Mike's decision to launch a company with his daughter and what's next for Hear Me Raw
 * How Mike defines happiness & what brings him endorphins!

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EP #141: How to Trust Your Gut and Other Lessons on Leadership with Mike Indursky, Founder of Hear Me Raw & Former President of Bliss Spa

The global wellness industry was worth $6.3 trillion in 2023 [https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/press-releases/the-global-wellness-economy-reaches-a-new-peak-of-6-3-trillion-and-is-forecast-to-hit-9-trillion-by-2028/#:~:text=The%20research%20finds%20that%20the,up%20from%205.75%25%20in%202019.], and there's no doubt that this figure will continue to rise alongside the mental health crisis and loneliness epiedmic we continue to live in.

In this climate, how do we define wellness? How can we filter through the noise across media outlets? How can we develop sustainable structure around our wellness routines?

This week Hannah Margaret Allen [https://www.instagram.com/hm_allen/], Executive Editor at MindBodyGreen [https://www.instagram.com/mindbodygreen/], dives deep into the wellness landscape, sharing some hot topics she's thinking about in this industry, how MindBodyGreen editorializes content around wellness, and how she finds joy in daily life.

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EP #140: Navigating Wellness Trends: Insights from Hannah Margaret Allen, Executive Editor at MindBodyGreen

This week I got to chat with a dear friend, tuning in all the way from Amsterdam, Ximena Pineda [https://www.instagram.com/ximepineda10/]! Ximena is a copywriter, freelancer, and most of all, deeply creative soul.

Beyond her work, she's incredibly world-traveled. From growing up in Guatemala, to moving to Europe for her studies, and since then living in 6 countries, across 3 different continents, Ximena is no stranger to adventure.

In this episode, I had the chance to dive deeper into Ximena's background, why she values speaking 5-7+ different languages, how her global footprint has shaped her perpsective on building deep, authentic relationships, and how she see's the intersection between language, identity, and connection.

Make sure to subscribe to her Substack, "The Leap Club" [https://theleapclub.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web] to stay connected with Ximena!

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EP #139: Beyond Translation - How Language is a Tool for Building Deep Connection with Ximena Pineda, Creative Copywriter

This week Lauren Papanos [https://www.instagram.com/functional.fueling/?hl=en], MS, RD, CSSD, joined us on the podcast to talk about all things related to balancing our hormones through diet and lifestyle.

Lauren is an exceptional Registered Dietitian to Olympians, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Nutrition Researcher published in Journal of Women's Sports Medicine.

In this episode, we talked about:

 * Strategies for balancing your hormones through diet
 * What it means to 'live and eat seasonally'
 * The intersection(s) between competitive sports, diet, and women's health
 * A deep dive into PCOS and ways to naturally treat hormonal imbalances
 * How cortisol impacts our hormonal health
 * How Lauren defines happiness and what brings her endorphins!

Check out Lauren's podcast here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-in-hormones-podcast/id1559769665]!

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EP #138: Optimizing Your Hormonal Health with Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD, Functional Dietitian

Everyday Endorphins is a podcast hosted by Stella Stephanopoulos that discusses
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mind-body connection and finding ways to spark happiness in day-to-day life.
Throughout the episodes, listeners will gain practice wellness advice, learn
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