100% BS with Bella Solanot

Why am I making a bunny vlog? What have rabbits taught me about loneliness? What are my priorities these days? Answering these questions and more on today's solo episode.

Episode Notes:

• The bunny vlog origin story and my plan to befriend the backyard rabbit
• What spending time in nature teaches you about loneliness
• What kind of esoteric goodies are hidden in nature?
• Inspiration from Cody Ko's podcast Insanely Chill
• Being relentless with energetic boundaries and what I make time for
• Reflecting on hosting an incredible 2-day virtual event (Forge Your Own Path)
• What true "service to others" means

LINKS:

Create Your Compass Course

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Substack writing

WELCOME BAAAACK PARTY PEOPLE! An honest look back at the last 3+ years of 100% BS and the story of why it was time to pause because the truth is, pressure doesn't always make diamonds. I'll share my reflections on the role of resistance in creative projects, how to know when it's time to pause or pivot, and... what's in store for 100% BS!!

Episode Notes:

• A brief history of this podcast and my evolving relationship to it
• Why I took 6 months off from podcasting
• My dark side and being my own worst critic
• Releasing old stories and resetting the energy for 100% BS
• An important reminder my grandmothers' writing taught me
• The power of your natural gifts
• The future of this show
• Why pressure makes turds

LINKS:

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Substack (writing)

Programs, offers, interactive stuff hehe

Welcome back to the show. After a much-needed 6 month hiatus, 100% BS has returned with new energy, a new look, and a new gal behind the mic ;) Tune into this shorty for a quick intro and reset on what's to come. Thanks for being here.

Xo,

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100% BS Solo Episode! I've been on a wild ride since May and I am here to share a bit about that journey. I did the thing... Quit my full-time job to go ALL IN on my dreams and work for myself. It has been an amazing time, full of ups and downs, and plenty of dark patches that showed me the shadows I needed to face. So let me tell you...

Quitting your job and forging your own path is nothing short of a spiritual adventure.

Hear about my decision to quit, what I've been doing since, the real deal about financial struggles and the psychology of betting on yourself, and where I'm headed!

Themes:

• What you should know before you take a leap
• The psychology of betting on yourself
• What happens when you tie your worth to your income
• Following your purpose
• Awakening to your true desires
• The consequence of forging your own path
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Thank you for being here! Find all the ways to connect with me and indulge in my work below.

THE YOGA BUNDLE (available 10/1-10/10)

100% BS on YouTube

Bella on IG

Bella on Twitter

Bella's new YouTube channel - Wisdom From Within

Self-Guided Philosophy Course

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Alex Weber is an International Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Peak Performance, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, a world-record holder, and an Award-Winning Entertainer for NBC.

We covered so much in one hour that it was hard to give the episode a title! This was a much-needed conversation about reclaiming what is worthy of admiration and how to move forward in times of disempowerment and collective disillusionment. Alex brings palpable passion to the subject of masculinity, healthy skepticism, and understanding your true nature. 

Themes & Learnings:

• Characteristics that inspire admiration
• Virtue signaling and its pitfalls
• Why understanding our place in the cosmos leads to empowerment 
• Healthy and unhealthy expressions of masculinity 
• What we learned from Covid and the reality of government apparatuses 
• Pushback and praise for Alex’s work with men's groups 
• The Middle Way of pursuing enlightenment 

Connect with Alex:

Alex's Website

Alex on IG

Fail Proof: Become The Unstoppable You (Alex's Book)

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Bella on IG

Watch this episode on YouTube

Self-Guided Philosophy Course

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Hunter Wade is a pastor, writer, speaker, and poet with a Masters of Divinity and a curiosity for how religion and Christianity can better our lives. She explores the history of the bible, its impact on culture, and its weaponization as well as its liberation. Hunter brings humanity back to the conversation of religion and helps us understand how nuance and complexity have their place in religion and spirituality. Despite religion's role in creating dogmatic systems, we explore how these institutions can exist with open-mindedness and freedom. 

This episode helps us answer a crucial question:

What can the history of religion teach us about the human condition?

Themes & Learnings:

• Religion in modern day and reclaiming the divine language
• The origin of the Bible and how it became the bane of peoples' existence
• Reclaiming the Bible for its positive aspects
• The history of Christianity and its' Westernization
• The difference between religion and spirituality
• The role of critical thinking and skepticism in Christianity
• Hunter's personal approach to preaching
• How to have a hermeneutic approach to studying religion 

Hunter's Links:

Hunter on Instagram and TikTok

Her: A Feminist Approach to Scripture (in-person and online)

Bella's Links:

Bella on Instagram and TikTok

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Dr. Melissa Sell specializes in German New Medicine and Mind Mastery. She went to chiropractic school, graduated at the top of her class in 2012, and has taught men and women of all ages how to overcome the fear of symptoms and adopt the mindset of healing. German New Medicine is a new natural science developed by the German doctor Dr. R. G. Hamer. His work proposes that disease always has a biological meaning and that disease is actually a biological process based on natural and evolutionary principles and it is meant to provide a much-needed balance in times of distress.

Themes & Learnings:

• What makes GNM different from the conventional health approach?
• GNM's framework on the root cause of cancer 
• GNM's 5 Biological Laws
• Understanding the body's process of healing and the role of symptoms
• Shifting from fear of symptoms to embracing a healing mindset
• Aspects of self-awareness and mind mastery

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Melissa's Links:

Website

Instagram

Bella's Links:

Instagram

Website

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Will Reusch is a Los Angeles-based high school teacher and social scientist focused on cultivating genuinely curious, informed, and capable students. He has an immense impact both in the classroom and online as he disarms echo chambers through civil discourse & critical thinking. Will provides a fresh take on education and how to help young people navigate cultural divisions as well as build a life they love by working hard and creating value.

Episode Themes & Learnings:

• Issues with the conventional education system
• How to change the way we educate young people
• Why telling young kids to do what they love is bad advice
• Gender ideology in the classroom and its impact on young kids
• The role of identity in social dynamics and cultural discussions
• Impacts of standing in integrity and telling the truth
• Criticisms and pushback against Will's work
• How to reach people who are close-minded

More about Will:

Will graduated from Penn State University in 2005 with a BA in Secondary Education Social Studies with a minor in History. For the last thirteen years, he has been teaching at both public and private schools around the city.  He is also the host of Cylinder Radio, an educational podcast focused on deep exploration of controversial topics.

Links:

Will Reusch on Instagram

Will's Website

Cylinder Radio Podcast

Bella on Instagram

Watch this episode on YouTube

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Lexi Rodriguez Smith is a trauma-informed holistic health coach specializing in Energetic Embodiment. Lexi brings fresh energy to our discussion of self-leadership, personal responsibility, understanding culture and society, and how the nervous system functions + supports us daily. Lexi's body, mind, spirit approach to elevation is grounded in healing & learning the unique individual's body through physiological exploration, subconscious reprogramming & mind mastery.

Themes & Lessons:

• Understanding the role of the nervous system and regulation vs dysregulation
• The role of breathwork in expanding capacity for dissonance
• Uncovering why politicians and world leaders are out of touch
• Energetics, embodiment, and fusing mind-body-spirit wellness
• Mindset hacks for personal growth and development

Links:

Follow Lexi on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lexi.rodriguez.smith/

Lexi's Offerings:

Energetically You - 8-Week Embodiment Immersion for leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, coaches

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Upgrade Your Energy Live Breathwork Journey

https://bit.ly/3xGYb0N

Bella on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/bellasolanot/

https://www.instagram.com/100.bs.podcast/

What is acceptable when it comes to honesty, truth, and expression in professional settings? How much can you "be yourself" and express your values and beliefs to coworkers, leadership, and company culture at large? These are the questions I asked myself in the past 2.5 years working in corporate and for a mid-size media company until I recently quit to go off on my own.

The truth is, the bar is pretty damn low for what we deem acceptable because of how much we've calibrated to the least comfortable person in the room. What we think is too much might actually be normal levels of dialogue and honesty.

In this episode, Bella shares her personal journey in breaking the rules of expression in her career and raising the bar on what integrity looks like.

Themes + Learnings:

• How political agendas have taken over the advertising industry
• How media agencies force digital publishers to moderate content and promote censorship
• The neighborhood vegan effect
• The positive consequences of telling the truth and being authentic at work
• Bella's experience expressing her values and beliefs around free will at work
• Honest expression without expectation

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