Kayla Brenda is an absolute legend, and queen. Her story and her wisdom should be spread far and wide, and the good news is, this episode is helping to make that happen. For real though, 'cause last I checked, we all have a body, and last I checked, we are biologically programmed to experience sensuality (or honey, we would have gone extinct long ago).

So why do we (particularly as women) struggle so much to feel good wading in these parts of ourselves? Why do we struggle to love them? Oh that's right, because the patriarchy is real, because we listen to the messages we receive from external sources, believe them... and we have collective trauma that pulls us away from from who we really are.

Ugh.

If you're nodding your head with an inner knowing that feels like relief, give this episode a listen. And if you really want to set fire to your relationship to your body and your sensuality, get your cute booty over to The BODYLOVE Course ASAP. It's a 7 day, immersive experience that will change your damn life for the better. You'll hear more about it in this episode, or you can check it out for yourself HERE

Also, if you dug this episode, please do share the goods, and consider leaving a 5 star review wherever you listen. Think of it as an act of service for your day... cause damn being of service sure does feel good.

A bit more on Kayla: Originally from Colorado, Kayla Brenda began dancing professionally at the age of 18. Since, Kayla has traveled the world over performing for national and international super stars. A regular picture in primetime Hollywood spectaculars like The Academy Awards, The Grammy's, The VMAs, the AMA's, and BET Awards, Kayla has performed with an array of artists ranging from Jason Derulo, P!nk, Trey Songz, Pitbull, and Becky G, to Prince Royce, Tom Jones, and Helene Fischer. Kayla has also landed screen time in film and television, including appearances on ABC's The Middle, Disney's Girl Meets World,  KC Undercover, Just Roll With it, and HBO's Big Little Lies. 

In addition to her performance career, Kayla is a sought after Heels instructor, and has shared her gifts of teaching worldwide. She is extremely passionate about sharing her love of dance and the art of tapping into one’s unique sensual expression through movement within her classes.

Navigating a professional career in Los Angeles, and working over ten years in the entertainment industry has given Kayla a unique vantage point to how beauty and body standards are created, and has experienced the many effects of the world of "Hollywood" firsthand. To discover her own place in this demanding industry of standards, Kayla embarked on a personal journey to reclaim her own body, image, power and sensuality.

From the revelations of this journey, Kayla created BODYLOVE with the intention of empowering women to reconnect back to the miracle that is their bodies, the unique essence that is their sensuality, and their inherent force within. BODYLOVE has become a community of warrior women that love themselves, and it is Kayla’s dream that it will inspire women worldwide to love themselves wholly, express themselves unapologetically, and show up to their lives knowing they are WORTHY.

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Hey white people, this is for us. I don’t even know where to begin here, but what I will say is that LeoRising is the real deal, the real fucking deal. And what a tremendous gift that he carved out the time to talk about his teachings, his wisdom, and his human experience as a black man. These conversations aren’t easy, because they are unchartered. But Leo was empathic and patient, and amazing with me, and I’d like to think I stayed open, and did my part to listen.

The bottom line is this, It is our job to dismantle white privilege. And we can not dismantle what we can not see. So our ability to understand, to hold space, and show up, let’s just say we need to do better. This episode is a doozy, and it is long, so you don’t need any more words from me, let’s get to the episode with LeoRising.

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If someone told you a year ago that you’d get a couple months off, get to practice yoga, get to have that conversation you’ve been meaning to have, get to take care of your body.... most of us would have been like, “WHAT? That sounds amazing... I mean how could that happen? But... Yes please”. That is not to minimize the experience and the tragedy that has occurred, I know this time is difficult. It is for me too. But still, maybe the loss is a rerouting. Maybe this time is supposed to destroy some things and nurture others. .

So are you doing it? Are you having that talk, are you bringing that forward? Are you looking at yourself and your patterns? I do my part to walk my own talk, so today i brought my mother on the podcast to ask some of the important questions.

This episode is near and dear to my heart for obvious reasons. My mom’s journey has been just that, a wild beautiful and brutal journey. I am so excited for you to give it a listen, so let’s get to it, and if you have a moment, please do leave us a review on Itunes. It’ll help get this episode in other peoples ears, that, that’s a good thing.

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When I say this interview was a pleasure, I can easily say that that is one of the biggest understatements I’ve made. John Garry and I went to University together, and from the very beginning our disco dancing, world traveling, musical theater loving, love for each other, was profound. Not only is he a legendary friend, but his writing is incendiary. His voice is clear, it’s entertaining, it’s funny, yet brilliant.

This gem of a human has had to recreate himself time and time again. Every time a show closed, every time a writing project was completed, he had no choice but to pick himself up, and evolve. If you’re struggling right now to grow through this time, to get your feet on the ground, and to move forward with new ideas, this episode is for you. Let’s give it a listen.

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I learned a TON talking with Callee Ackland. The time is now to be listening to her sustainability wisdom, and practicing many of the tools that she offers on Savage Lifecast. We discuss all things eco friendly. From things you can be doing at home, to items to bring in to help you on your earth loving journey. Oh, and she’s super cool, tremendously intelligent, and so so young. Astonishing.

Callee Ackland is on a mission to arm you with the knowledge and tools you need to spark positive change in your community. Raised in poverty by a single mother with a mental illness, she fled her abusive childhood by joining the US Navy as a translator. There, she was confronted by the horrors of toxic masculinity, nationalism, and America’s greed for resources over human lives, so she requested & received an honorable discharge as a conscientious objector. In her quest to live in alignment with her core values, Callee started her first business at age 23 – Bestowed Essentials – a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home goods that are now stocked in over 150 stores around the US & Canada.

In less than 3 years, Bestowed Essentials grew to become the largest soap manufacturing company in South Dakota. Callee hosts the popular Hippie Haven Podcast, a free weekly resource on sustainable living that reaches people in over 60 countries. She also travels the country in a self-converted campervan, hosting zero waste workshops, letter writing campaigns, trash cleanups, and speaking at events such as the World Holistic Expo, Des Moines VeganFest, and Madison VegFest. Most recently, Callee opened Hippie Haven, a zero waste store & community space in Rapid City.

Want to connect to Callee? Of course @hippiehavenshop www.hippiehavenshop.com

Want to connect with me? I would love it. @alexasilvaggio www.savagelosangeles.com

PS. Want some good karma? Oh yeah baby. Leave us a 5 star review on itunes. This makes Savage Lifecast more accessible and helps spread the good word. Thanks y’all.

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Kala Maxym (isn’t that an amazing name?) believes that #BeautyIsNotALuxury, but a requirement for our well-being. That’s her mission with Five Senses Tastings. Countering any tendencies towards complacency and apathy with intention and the energy of our five senses to encourage full engagement with ourselves and the world in which we live.

She orchestrates purposeful and transformational sensory events that unite our five sense – touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste – in meaningful harmony using some of the most beautiful elements available to us:

Music, food, and wine.

Listen to her incredible depth and wisdom on all things sensations… Now more than ever is the time to savor.

Want to savor beauty with us? Join Kala (Five Senses Tastings), and I (Savage Los Angeles) Sunday April 19th at 4pm PST for a live experience. Come to a virtual tasting that will make your senses come alive. We’d love to have you.

Want to learn more about Kala and Five Senses Tastings? www.fivesensestastings.com @fivesensestastings

Want to learn more about me? www.savagelosangeles.com @alexasilvaggio @savagelosangeles

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We are all in it together baby, so today I wanted to share some thoughts with you on this whole pandemic experience. Some perspective. Some love. Some who know? I guess you’ll have to listen! This solo episode invites you to ask yourself some of the important questions right about now. It is a time of self inquiry and I am here to help! Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

Want to connect to me? I’d love it.

www.savagelosangeles.com @savagelosangeles @alexasilvaggio

PS. Savage listeners, right now at www.savagelosangeles.com we are giving you 20% off. Yep. For real for real. Why? Because now more than ever is the time to pause, breathe, and savor. Also, because we love you. Aaaaand because when you purchase your goods now, we will make a donation to MedShare. A non profit that provides medical supplies to hospitals in need. Good timing right? Give us a go. Use the code SAVAGESERVICE at checkout. x

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Yo yo yo, you probably know by now that body love is where it’s at. It has certainly been my mess, so I love to chat on the topic. Last I checked we all have a body. It behooves us to cultivate a loving relationship to it, don’t you think? That’s why today’s guest is none other than the beautiful and brilliant, Erica Mather.

Erica Mather is a lifelong teacher. Her life mission is to make a difference in the world, and, hopefully, in YOUR life.

Erica’s taught thousands of people, beginning at age 17. She’s taught, and designed curriculum on:

Sailing

Windsurfing

Jazz History

Music Theory

Composition

Classical and Jazz Piano Performance

In recent years, her attention turned to teaching yoga, and the many threads that spin off from this central topic. Now Erica teaches on these interests:

Forrest Yoga

Yoga Sequencing

Hands on Assists

Managing and Healing Injury

Life Planning

Body Image Positivity

She is all the rage, and has some brilliance to share with you around that body of yours and how to love it. Really, it’s true! She also has a new book coming out in April, “Your Body, Your Best Friends” which I absolutely encourage you to pick up/ pre order.

Get down with her message, and let us know what you think.

Want to connect with Erica? Of course… www.ericamather.com @erica_mather

Want to connect with me? I’d love it! @alexasilvaggio

PS. if you have a moment / want some good karma, leave us a review and share this episode with your peeps. It’ll help spread the good word. x

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Savages, I am so stoked to have John Kim, aka the Angry Therapist on Savage Lifecast today. Homeboy drops wisdom like it’s hot, and his approach is absolutely authentic, fun, and actionable. We focus today on all things relationships. Particularly those pesky romantic ones ;). So if you are on the relationship struggle bus this one is without a doubt for you. And by the way, we all have our blind spots when it comes to partnership so check this out and let John help you thrive through it all.

John Kim is a licensed therapist who pioneered the online life coaching movement eight years ago, after going through a divorce which led to him to working with teens struggling with addiction in nonprofit. There he discovered a passion to create a dialogue about men after learning that the common thread was no one had a dad - we live a fatherless nation. He started a blog called The Angry Therapist and quickly built a devoted following of fans who loved the frank and authentic insights that he freely shared on social media. He pulled the curtain back and showed himself by practicing transparency and sharing his story, something therapists are taught NOT to do. Kim became known as an unconventional therapist who worked outside the box by seeing clients at coffee shops, on hikes, and in gyms. He quickly built a coaching team of his own and launched a sister company called JRNI, creating a new way to help people help people. He is now changing the way we change by sending daily texts to help people with their lives.

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Stevie, what a joy to interview her. Wow. Stevie is an incredible, and soul driven life coach based out Los Angeles. She helps her clients love their life, their body, and themselves, and has been at it since 2016. She is super jazzed to be enabling others to deal with their anxiety, appreciate their body, and cultivate a meaningful life. She’s my kind of gal, if you couldn’t already tell.

If you want in on the magic, give this episode a listen. It will change your game, and offer you actionable tools that you can use on this journey called life. Let’s go!

Want to connect to Stevie? Duh. www.steviewright.co @stevielwright_

Want to connect to me? I’d love it. www.alexasilvaggio.com @alexasilvaggio

Also… Want some major good karma? Leave us a review wherever you listen to this thang. Let us know what you think, and if you’re down, please spread the word.

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