Beyond Influential

I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest, Dr. Molly Maloof, who has been at the forefront of how biohacking, functional medicine, and personalized healthcare can be used to optimize your health. 

Dr. Molly provides personalized medicine to world class entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives in Silicon Valley. She has also worked as an advisor or consultant to over 50 companies in the digital health, consumer health, and biotech industries, and she’s currently writing a book on biohacking for women.

Dr. Molly gives so much incredible information on this episode that you can start implementing today. To make it a little bit easier, I created this free downloadable “Optimize Your Health Checklist” that lists out Dr. Molly’s recommended steps for achieving optimal health.

On Ep. 176, we cover:

• Dr. Molly’s background: Her path away from “traditional” medicine to create her own lane
• Biohacking 101: How to start optimizing your health (with lots of actionable specifics!)
• Why women and men need to take different approaches to biohacking
• Testing you should be doing, supplements you need to take, and more specific recommendations from Dr. Molly. 
• Her new venture as the founder and CEO of Adamo Bioscience, a company pioneering the science of love
• The biggest driver of long term happiness and health, and more!

**Please note that this is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be taken as medical advice.

Free Resource! Get your FREE Optimize Your Health Checklist here: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/optimize Dr. Molly's Book Recommendations

• Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins, M.D., PhD https://amzn.to/3ELNptc
• Real Magic: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and a Guide to the Secret Power of the Universe by Dean Radin, PhD https://amzn.to/39eXrHJ
• The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Take Charge of Your Emotions--Today by Julia Ross, M.A. https://amzn.to/3vDQCae
• The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora, M.D. https://amzn.to/3Msxjri

 

My Book Recommendations

• Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar by Jessie Inchauspé https://amzn.to/3keU05V
• State Change: End Anxiety, Beat Burnout, and Ignite a New Baseline of Energy and Flow by Robin Berzin, MD https://amzn.to/3LBmseF
• Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To by David A. Sinclair, PhD, AO, and Matthew LaPlante https://amzn.to/3vhyrIs
• Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love by Tony Robbins, Peter H. Diamandis, MD, and Robert Hariri, MD, PhD https://amzn.to/3keGNKm

 

Recommended Products and Suppplements

• Oura ring https://ouraring.com/
• Garmin vivosmart 4 https://amzn.to/3kdgPXJ 
• Upgraded Formulas - mineral and metal testing https://bit.ly/37HT1sB
• Levels Health - App-Based Continuous Glucose Monitor https://www.levelshealth.com/join?partner=DRMOLLY&campaignid=36303
• Genova Diagnostics - allergy testing (food, molds, airborne) https://www.gdx.net/product/igg-food-antibodies-food-sensitivity-test-blood 
• Parsley Health (affordable functional medicine doctors) https://www.parsleyhealth.com/
• Qualia Skin Science-Backed Radiance -  https://amzn.to/3ka43cF
• Zembrin - natural mood booster https://amzn.to/3EWIqpF
• Omega Supplement:Thorne Super EPA https://amzn.to/3Mw7oPf
• Vitamin D3 and K2 Liquid Supplement https://amzn.to/3KiKmK8
• KAL B-12 Methylcobalamin Active Melt Raspberry Tablets https://amzn.to/3vkVyC3
• Some reputable supplement brands:Quicksilver Scientific (https://amzn.to/392ksNS),Thorne (https://amzn.to/3k6XxDC),Metagenics (https://amzn.to/3MoD8Wz) 

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To connect with Dr. Molly: Website: https://drmolly.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MollyMaloofMD/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/mollymaloofmd   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmolly.co/

 

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“Should I have kids?” “Do I want kids?” “Will I regret becoming a parent?” “Will I regret not becoming a parent?”

Indecision around parenthood is way more common than you think and it’s time to remove the shame and judgment from the topic by having open conversations like this week’s Beyond Influential episode. 

Ann Davidman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a motherhood and fatherhood clarity mentor,  and the co-creator of the program and book, Motherhood - Is it for me?, which has been a trusted resource for women experiencing ambivalence about motherhood. 

For the past 30 years, Ann has been coaching potential parents in a supportive and non-judgmental way to help them discover their true desire about whether they want to have children or live a childfree life.

On Ep. 175, we cover:

• How Ann started a business around parenthood indecision
• Motherhood & Fatherhood Clarity Framework: What it is & How it was developed 
• The shifts and similarities over the decades on concerns and attitudes on parenthood 
• How the decision is different for men vs. women
• Regrets & the myth of changing your mind  
• “Do I want kids?” What factors you need to evaluate
• Destigmatizing a child-free life, what she would add to her book today, & more!

Ann's Book

Motherhood - Is it for me? https://amzn.to/3O4ahsg

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Check out Ann's book recommendation, The Family Nobody Wanted, right here: https://amzn.to/37cvvU3

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I loved chatting with this week’s Beyond Influential guest—it’s easily one of my favorite interviews I’ve done for the show because it dives into the highly relevant topic of what it truly means to be an adult in today’s world. This is an important conversation as many millennials and more and more Gen Z-ers are currently trying to be an adult while simultaneously starting to raise the next generation of adults. 

New York Times bestselling author Julie Lythcott-Haims is a speaker, teacher, mentor, and activist who brings so much value and experience to the table and delivers insight after insight in this conversation. 

As the former Stanford dean of freshmen and undergraduate advising, Julie has encountered countless twenty and thirty somethings who feel they’re just playing the part of “adult,” while internally struggling with anxiety and stress.

She has written multiple books that I can highly recommend. Her first book, How to Raise an Adult, led to a popular Ted Talk on How to Raise Successful Kids Without Overparenting. And now her most recent book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, examines and answers the question, “What does it really mean to be an adult today?” and includes practical strategies for living a more authentic adult life. 

In Ep. 174, we cover:

• Julie’s journey from lawyer to creating her own role at Stanford to acclaimed author
• The overparenting phenomenon and its effects
• Why many millennials don’t feel confident in their adulting skills
• What it actually means to be an adult (and why it’s a process, not a checklist)
• Why you need to stop “playing it safe” in order to live your most authentic life, and more!

 

Books by Julie Lythcott-Haims

How to Raise an Adult https://amzn.to/36Qw7yi

Real American: A Memoir https://amzn.to/3DsaeBK

Your Turn: How to Be an Adult https://amzn.to/3Nx1lew

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Update: This episode with Drew Afualo was originally posted September 21, 2021, and since then she's continued to blow up with over 6.6M TikTok followers. When we spoke, Drew said one of her dreams was having her own talk show, and now she's the host of a weekly show, The Comment Section, where she and her guests explore their dreaded TikTok comment sections.     This week's guest Drew Afualo DOES NOT hold back. Drew Afualo is a TikTok star who gained popularity through her comedic videos roasting misogynists and other toxic men. She has quickly grown to over one million followers and counting.    Drew’s wit is strategic and she’s been a beacon of confidence for women on TikTok—empowering them to not settle for less than they deserve. She’s also an ally to women of color and other marginalized communities. We had a great conversation about her journey, including getting fired from her dream job, and realizing that the dream wasn’t actually the dream, how she ended up on TikTok, how she decides who to roast,  how she handles haters and more.    On Ep. 165 with Drew Afualo we discuss:

• Drew’s journey to TikTok after being fired from her dream job 
• The art of roasting toxic men and empowering women
• Her content process: From choosing who to roast to recording and editing her videos
• How she deals with haters, clout-seeking males, and moderating her TikTok comments
• Drew's stance on being an ally to marginalized communities
• Having her account banned multiple times and why you can’t rely on only one platform
• Becoming a full-time TikToker, brand partnerships, and more!

 

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Are you too hard on yourself? Do you hold yourself to the highest standards and demand perfection? For many entrepreneurs, self-compassion and being nice to yourself usually aren’t at the top of the to-do list.

It’s common for business owners and high achievers to put pressure on themselves as a way to motivate, perform, and succeed. (And you might not even notice the negative ways you speak to yourself.) While this may be effective in the short term, ultimately it’s harmful and doesn’t produce the desired results in the long-term. 

Self-compassion is essential for entrepreneurs to succeed sustainably. When most people think of self-compassion, it’s usually associated with complacency or lack of ambition and drive, when it’s actually the opposite. It turns out (and research shows) that self-compassion is highly effective for helping increase motivation and achieve your goals. 

This week’s Beyond Influential guest, Dr. Kristin Neff, is a pioneer and one of the most influential researchers in the field of self-compassion. Nearly 20 years ago, she conducted the first self-compassion empirical studies, including setting the standard to define and measure it and has been leading the way since. 

She has authored several bestselling books that I can recommend, including Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. 

Her newest book, Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive, is a must-read for all women.

On Ep. 173, we cover:

• What is self-compassion & how it’s different from self-esteem and empathy
• The two types of self-compassion: Fierce vs. tender
• Myths and misunderstandings around self-compassion 
• Why self-compassion is more effective than criticism for successful achievement
• How self-compassion increases your ability to be authentic 
• How to practice self-compassion, why it’s especially important for women, and more!

Free Resource!

Get my 3 favorite FREE self-compassion guided meditations for entrepreneurs from Dr. Kristin Neff here:

https://www.brittanykrystle.com/self-compassion-for-business-success-as-an-entrepreneur-with-dr-kristin-neff/#meditations

Self-Compassion Books by Dr. Neff

I highly recommend Dr. Neff's books (and workbook!)—all three are great!

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself: https://amzn.to/3tgYBsm

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: https://amzn.to/36Fdugx

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive: https://amzn.to/3BY4te9

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To connect with Dr. Neff: Website: https://self-compassion.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfcompassion   Twitter: https://twitter.com/self_compassion   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NeffSelfCompassion/     Check out all of Dr. Neff’s books here: https://amzn.to/3hkCCv5       To connect with me, Brittany Krystle: Website: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanykrystle/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanykrystle/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanykrystle/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanykrystlexoxo/   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brittanykrystle/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1f0uI6wzWqp58n7fk-7-1g  

 

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    If you enjoyed this, check out these other Beyond Influential episodes:

• Optimizing Your Brain & Business Through Therapy with Dr. Jordan Hoffman: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/optimizing-your-brain-business-through-therapy-with-dr-jordan-hoffman/
• Dr. Joan Rosenberg on How to Build Lasting Confidence and Create a Life You Love https://www.brittanykrystle.com/dr-joan-rosenberg-on-how-to-build-lasting-confidence-and-create-a-life-you-love-updated/

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Let’s talk about sex!

My guest this week is Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a sex therapist and co-founder of Modern Intimacy, a safe space where people can find expert-driven information, professional resources, and an inclusive community—because every person has a right to a safe, empowered, and pleasurable relationship with sexuality. 

Each of the topics we chat about in this episode could be an episode on its own, so if there’s anything we discuss that you would like a deeper dive on or something we did not cover related to sex and intimacy, let me know by sending me a DM on Instagram @brittanykrystle.

On Ep. 172, we cover:

• How Kate became a sex therapist and her mission and vision for Modern Intimacy
• The spectrum of relationships from monogamy to polyamory, and why we shouldn't think in terms of "normal" or "standard"
• Age-appropriate sex education: What it is and how parents can talk to their kids about sex
• Tips for exploring polyamory and other sexual desires in your relationship
• How social media and online spaces have affected the way people approach relationships
• Porn and relationships: How pornography can be a healthy or destructive force in relationships
• Sexual trauma: How it’s treated and how to communicate it to your partner or support a partner who has experienced it
• Why orgasms shouldn’t be the measure of “success” or the end goal in sex (and what should be)

 

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Rachel DeAlto is a relationship expert, coach, media personality, speaker, and the author of relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You). You might recognize her from Lifetime’s Married at First Sight and TLC’s Kate+Date, or as a guest expert on The TODAY Show, Access Hollywood Live, and Fox News. I met Rachel when we shared a Clubhouse stage together and immediately hit it off as recovering lawyers who now get to be ourselves for a living!

On Ep. 171, we chat about:

• Rachel’s journey from lawyer to relationship expert
• What relatability actually is
• How to authentically be yourself without oversharing
• Tips for overcoming social anxiety and making friends as an adult
• How to connect with anyone anywhere, and more!

 

 

Check out Rachel's book, relatable: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere (Even If It Scares You) here: https://amzn.to/3I9CCuq

 

 

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This week’s episode is an awesome conversation I had with retired Marine Corps Captain Rich Cardona for his podcast, The Leadership Locker. I love that he says starting and growing a business is harder than it was to serve in the United States Marines. We had a great conversation not only during the interview, but also after we finished recording. We really hit it off, and I appreciate how incredibly thoughtful and intentional he is around the integrity of his podcast and it’s an honor to have been a guest on his show. I definitely recommend checking out the Leadership Locker Podcast as well as his recently-started podcast on NFT’s called NFTs for Newbies.  

In this conversation, we chat about all things personal branding and the pivots I’m currently making in my own personal brand and business. 

On Ep. 170, we talk:

• Tips for building your personal brand: Getting started, content creation, niching down vs. going broad, & keeping it authentic 
• Important lessons I learned before starting my own business
• Happiness, sunk cost fallacy, and why you need to listen to your gut 
• Designing my business around life and not my life around business
• Why I’m pivoting and going all in on Beyond Influential, and more!

 

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    HELPFUL LINKS: Check out my Free masterclass on 3 Secrets to Building a Profitable Personal Brand! https://www.brittanykrystle.com/masterclass/   Listen to my episode on The Leadership Locker: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-wait-to-pivot-with-brittany-krystle/id1478567809?i=1000536970962     WANT MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way: https://apple.co/3rSk09A Take a screenshot while listening to the episode and share it in your Instagram Stories—and make sure to tag me @brittanykrystle! https://www.instagram.com/brittanykrystle/     To connect with Rich:   Website: https://richcardonamedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcardona/   The Leadership Locker Podcast: https://richcardonamedia.com/the-leadership-locker-podcast/   NFTs for Newbies Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nfts-for-newbies/id1581483443     To connect with me, Brittany Krystle: Website: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanykrystle/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanykrystle/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanykrystle/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanykrystlexoxo/   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brittanykrystle/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1f0uI6wzWqp58n7fk-7-1g   Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@brittanykrystle

Leanne Perice is the founder of MADE BY ALL, a digital talent management and branding company representing the industry's most innovative creators, influencers, and celebrities, including Teyana Taylor, Helen Owen, and Tessa Brooks. With clients that reach over 300 million consumers, she recognizes the limitless rise of digital voices and provides strategic management to turn them into new age empires.

Being at the forefront of the digital economy, Leanne values the art of all partnerships and helping her clients monetize outside the box while helping them build a strong brand identity. This episode is a must listen whether you’re an influencer or content creator or if you’re looking to use influencers and content creators for your brand or business.

On Ep. 169, we chat about: 

• Influencer management, including what a manager does and when you need one 
• How Leanne works with clients  to really bring their vision to life
• Points to consider when negotiating a deal
• How creators should be looking to monetize outside of brand deals, and more!

 

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I love love love this week’s guest, Christi Lukasiak. You might recognize her from the hit reality Lifetime series Dance Moms, but I actually first became aware of her when she joined my community and became one of my coaching clients, and it wasn’t until after that point that I learned about her time on reality TV. We’ve since become friends, and what you see is what you get. On top of being incredibly smart and a boss, she’s just as hilarious as she comes across on the show and social media. 

I ended up watching Dance Moms to prepare for this conversation and I see why she’s still everyone’s favorite cool mom. Not only does she have an incredible social media presence, but she’s been reaching all new audiences through the syndication of Dance Moms on various streaming platforms. 

She’s refreshingly honest, and for better or worse, she fully owns her time on the show and the ups and downs that brings. She’s on a mission to empower the next generation of women with the tools they need to succeed as an adult, and on this episode, she gets real with me on all the things you want to know.

On Ep. 168 with Christi Lukasiak, we cover:

• The reality behind reality TV: What it was really like behind the scenes of Dance Moms
• Regrets, mental health, and why she left a hit show in its prime
• Bullying, mom-shaming, and the challenges of parenting in the public eye
• How she worked with me to find her niche and why personal branding has been essential to her and her family’s success  
• Christi’s business: How she monetizes, creating Adulting 101, launching her Begin Planner, what she’s focusing on next, and more!

 

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