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If gratitude feels more like platitudes, try celebrating the wins instead.  xo

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Gabrielle Stone was born and raised in Hollywood, and she has lived through no shortage of shocking plot twists. Her response? "Eat, Pray, #FML," her bestselling memoirs (there's a smash follow up! "The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl") are less fairytale and more like your bestie wrote you some how-to guides for navigating heartbreak and loss and coming back stronger than before.

Part rom-com, part self-help, and part handbook for the art of manifestation, Gabrielle's inspiring story is the blueprint for moving through life's challenges to get exactly what.

"A wise woman once said, “F%ck that sh*t,” and lived happily ever after. "

Gabrielle Discusses:

• Getting clear on what you want and then letting the universe deliver it
• The transformative power of confronting and embracing personal trauma, from heartbreak to self-discovery.
• Her unique 'thought onion' technique for emotional processing.
• The role of inner child work in personal growth and healing.
• Therapy as a tool for overcoming past traumas.

Resources:

• Learn more about Gabrielle at eatprayfml.com
• Read Eat, Pray, #FML
• Listen to FML Talk
• Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: @gabriellestone

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As an aspiring recovering perfectionist (emphasis on “aspiring”) lately, I’ve been trying to wrap my brain around the idea of embracing imperfection with a little help from Adam Grant’s latest book, Hidden Potential.

Adam Grant has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for 7 straight years. As an organizational psychologist, he is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions, and live more generous and creative lives. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers and Fortune’s 40 under 40.

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Another friendi-sode! My dear friend and fellow word nerd Aimee Scher joins me for a chat about the newest phase of our health journeys, parenting teenage boys, a deep dive into “the glossary of giving up” -some fun new words for age-old concepts, and the catchphrase I never knew I had.

Guest Bio:

Like the cats she adores, Aimee Scher has lived nine lives, starting with an early career as a writer and editor for Paper, Time Out New York and Playgirl Magazines, followed by successful entrepreneurial turns as a boutique hotelier and stager/designer. Her passion for home, design and hospitality organically grew into a luxury real estate career, landing her on The Leonard Steinberg Team at Compass, one of the most successful and recognized teams in the industry. Though her clientele is diverse, she specializes in discreet advisory to film industry professionals and even dabbles herself as a writer/producer for independent projects. She’s a mother to one human and two pets, a true crime junkie and a proud Gen Xer who loves Post Malone and really needs a massage.

Resources:

• Connect with Aimee on LinkedIn
• Follow Aimee on Instagram: @aimee_scher
• A Glossary for Giving Up

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The changing season is a great time to check in with your wellness routine and see what needs tweaking.  The ancient system of Ayurvedic medicine offers us a guide for what our individual energy types (our “doshas”) need to best keep in balance. Don’t be intimidated here–it can be as simple as swapping your salad for soup.  Listen and learn!

Take your dosha quiz here:  https://kripalu.org/content/whats-your-dosha

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Today we dive deep into the world of environmental toxins, and the call is coming from inside the house! Allison Evans is the Co-Founder of Branch Basics, a wellness lifestyle brand that creates non-toxic cleaning products using the highest standards of safety. Allison endured years of health issues including severe PCOS and was told that she’d never have children, or even be able to walk down the aisle. Her life changed the day she learned that the everyday toxins in her home and environment could potentially be the culprit but removing them could actually reverse her symptoms. Once you know how to read labels and look for harmful ingredients, you can’t unknow it. Yes, it can be overwhelming, but there are simple changes you can make, starting today, that can help you breathe just a little easier, and a lot cleaner.

Allison Evans discusses:

• The range of ingredients in our home and personal products that are not tested for safety–the number is staggering.
• Endocrine disrupting chemicals in everyday products, from candles to laundry soap
• The benefits of a scent-free home and potential toxins in fragrances

Resources:

• Shop Branch Basics at BranchBasics.com
• Follow Branch Basics on Instagram: @branchbasics
• The Smart-Shopper’s Guide to Non-Toxic Candles
• Meet Allison and her Co-Founder at Gather Nashville November 17!

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How do you listen to others and make them feel heard? Better questions lead to better relationships, according to New York Times columnist David Brooks. A little bite of #inspo to encourage us all to create meaningful connections.

Resources:

• The Essential Skills for Being Human

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Ever thought lying in bed could be revolutionary? Dr. Gavin Francis is here to spill the tea on why your grandma's advice to "rest up" might be more profound than you think. Author of Recovery: The Lost Art of Convalescence, Dr. Francis takes us on a journey from mind-bending placebo effects to the game-changing power of a proper nap. Whether you're bouncing back from a sneeze or a surgery, this conversation can help you to better appreciate the beauty of hitting the pause button.

Dr. Francis is a general physician with more than 30 years of training and practice in medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He is also an award-winning author of eight books and a contributor to the Guardian, Times, New York Review of Books, Granta, and the London Review of Books.

(CRAPPY AUDIO ALERT: apologies for the intermittently audible noise from the surprise construction project that took place on my end of the audio).

Dr. Francis discusses:

• The active role patients should take in their own recovery journey.
• The societal and psychological aspects of illness.
• The importance of developing a trusting relationship with healthcare providers.
• Personal experiences highlighting the highs and lows of medical recoveries.
• Developing a more compassionate economy
• His book, "Recovery, the Lost Art of Convalescence" and the messages it conveys about healing and wellness.

Resources:

• Learn more at gavinfrancis.com
• Read: Recovery: The Lost Art of Convalescence

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it should go without saying but I’ll say it anyway: Go get your scans. And here’s a tip on some early detection tools that I use and find helpful for a little extra peace of mind.  

Resources:

• Medical Thermography

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Jancee Dunn is the author of “Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You about Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again” and also my new hero.

For too long women have suffered through menopause in silence. It’s time to talk about the taboo subject and explore ways of feeling better. Jancee and I discuss menopause practitioners, telemedicine options, estrogen, topical estrogen, progesterone, progestin, medications to address hot flashes, sleeping aids, and so much more. 

If you are going through perimenopause or menopause, there are ways to feel better. Tune into this episode to get started.

Jancee Dunn discusses:

• How the hormone study in the early 2000s unduly scared women 
• Menopause practitioners–it’s a real thing
• The racial disparities in menopause research
• Specific tips and products to help your symptoms 

Resources:

• Jancee Dunn’s book: Hot and Bothered 
• I share my enthusiasm for Kegelbells

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