Directionally Challenged

By Candice King and Kayla Ewell

Society & Culture

What's Directionally Challenged about?

A podcast about realigning your internal compass. 30-something women asking life's questions and learning from the people who just might have the answers.

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08.02.2021

We’ll be back next week with our vaping series. This week we’re sitting down with actor, and musician Savannah Welch. She shares her story on how she survived an accident and became a disability advocate. Follow Savannah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savannahwelch/ Website: ...

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08.02.2021 “Finding Humor in Trauma” with Savannah Welch We’ll be back next week with our vaping series. This week we’re sitting down with actor, and musician Savannah Welch. She shares her story on how she survived an accident and became a disability advocate. Follow Savannah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savannahwelch/ Website: ...
07.26.2021 “Vaping, Part 1” with Meredith Berkman Our guest for the next two weeks is Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes, or PAVe, and co-host of “PAVe: Big Tobacco Messed with the Wrong Moms” podcast. Follow Meredith: Podcast: https://pave.buzzsprout.com/ Website: https://www.parentsagainstvaping.org/ Follow Us: - Instagram: ...
07.19.2021 “I Dream of Cameras” with Gabe Sachs Our guest this week is producer/director/writer/camera genius Gabe Sachs! He’s one of the minds behind, "Freaks and Geeks," "The Night Shift, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," and much much more. We’re chatting about his experiences getting into the industry, his ...
07.12.2021 “Welcome to the OC” with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke The lovely Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are joining us this week to talk about the parallels between The O.C. and The Vampire Diaries, our experiences filming hit shows, and their podcast, “Welcome to The OC, Bitches,” which can be ...
07.05.2021 “Catch Up” with Candice and Kayla This week we’re finally filling you in on what’s been going on! Back from work, Candice talks about what she was doing and some major life changes. Kayla talks about her recent experiences and then we answer some questions from ...
06.28.2021 “Inspiration” with Morgan Harper Nichols This week we’re joined by the lovely Morgan Harper Nichols to talk all about her art and poetry, her creative process, her experience being diagnosed with autism, and how she views hitting rock bottom. Find Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ Website: https://morganharpernichols.com/ ...
06.21.2021 “Adulting Like a Mother Father” with Daniella Monet This week we’re joined by Daniella Monet, who you might know from Victorious and Nancy Drew, to talk all about motherhood during a pandemic, advice to get into the entertainment industry, and her podcast with her husband, “Adulting Like A ...
06.14.2021 “Juneteenth” with Samantha Neyland This week we’re joined by the lovely Samantha Neyland to discuss the history and importance of Juneteenth, how she made Juneteenth a holiday in Hawaii, and what we can do to educate ourselves further. Find Samantha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaneyland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samanthaneyland ...
06.07.2021 “Paid Leave for All” with Dawn Huckelbridge This week we’re joined by Dawn Huckelbridge, director of Paid Leave for All, to talk about the importance of paid family and medical leave and President Biden’s American Families Plan. Find Paid Leave for All: Website: https://paidleaveforall.org/ Follow Us: - ...
05.31.2021 “Building a Family” with Taylor Frey and Kyle Dean Massey This week we’re joined by Taylor Frey and Kyle Dean Massey of Elevate to talk about their experiences with reproductive services like IVF, egg donors, and surrogacy, as well as their agency that helps others build their own families. Find ...
05.24.2021 “Unf*ck Your Brain” with Kara Loewentheil This week Kara Loewentheil joins us to talk about how thoughts can change your way of life, advice for social anxiety, and even live-coaches Candice! Find Kara: Website: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ Follow Us: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ - Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: ...
05.17.2021 “The Big Ones” with Maria Blasucci and Amanda Lund This week Maria Blasucci and Amanda Lund are joining us to talk about their podcast, “The Big Ones,” which focuses on moral dilemmas, as well as their podcast network, Earios, and some lessons they’ve learned from debating moral dilemmas as ...
05.10.2021 “Poetry” with Andrea Gibson This week we’re joined by the truly inspiring Andrea Gibson, to talk about poetry and spoken word poetry, their process, and how conquering fears can lead to great outcomes. Find Andrea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgibby/ Website: https://andreagibson.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreagibson Follow ...
05.03.2021 “Dreaming of Broadway” with Robert Hartwell This week we’re joined by the lovely Robert Hartwell, a Broadway performer, to talk about his journey to Broadway, his company The Broadway Collective, and his experience becoming a homeowner. Find Robert: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirroberttakespics/ Find The Broadway Collective: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwaycollective/ ...
04.26.2021 “Be You” with Cree Summer This week we’re joined by the wonderful Cree Summer to talk about all things acting, how she’s learning new things in her 50’s, and how cartoons could change the world. Find Cree: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcreesummer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmCreeSummer Follow Us: - Instagram: ...
04.19.2021 “To The Greatest Heights” with Vanessa O’Brien This week we’re joined by the fascinating Vanessa O’Brien, who has climbed numerous mountains including Mount Everest, and has also been to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. We’re talking to her about her many philosophical takeaways from climbing, and ...
04.12.2021 “Dirtbag Anthropology” with Kate Willett This week we’re talking with comedian Kate Willett about how she handled 2020, sexuality, and her audiobook “Dirtbag Anthropology.” Grief Essay: https://www.elle.com/life-love/a30551979/bernie-sanders-medicare-for-all/ Find Kate: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate.willett Twitter: https://twitter.com/katewillett Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Dirtbag-Anthropology-Audiobook/B08W5FSQ1V Follow Us: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ - Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla - Website: ...
04.05.2021 “The Fourth Trimester” with Heng Ou This week we’re talking with Heng Ou about the fourth trimester, the Chinese tradition of postpartum care, and how important self-care, nourishment, and support systems are after birth. Find Heng: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherbees/ Books: https://motherbees.com/pages/our-books Follow Us: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ - ...
03.29.2021 “Last Day” with Stephanie Wittels Wachs and Jessica Cordova Kramer Trigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide, loss, and addiction. This week we’re talking to Stephanie Wittels Wachs and Jessica Cordova Kramer, founders of Lemonada Media and the podcast “Last Day,” to talk about loss, addiction, grief, suicide, how to ...
03.22.2021 “Mental Health, One Year Later” with Vanessa Gorelkin This week we’re joined by Vanessa Gorelkin, an occupational therapist, to talk about mental health after the one year marker of the pandemic, what it might be like going back to “normal,” and the benefits of therapy. Find Vanessa: Website: ...
03.15.2021 “White Feminism” with Koa Beck This week we’re joined by Koa Beck, author of “White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind,” to talk about the movements and history of feminism, intersectional feminism, and what we can do. Find Koa: Book: ...
03.08.2021 “The Real Housewives of Potomac” with Dr. Wendy Osefo This week we’re joined by Dr. Wendy Osefo, cast member of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” as well as political commentator, professor, and mother. We’re discussing her experience on the show, how she talks to her kids about current events, ...
03.01.2021 “Psychedelics” with Dr. Bia Labate This week we’re joined by Dr. Bia Labate, who has made studying psychedelic plants her career. We’re exploring magic mushrooms, peyote, and ayahuasca, their traditional rituals, and where they originate from. This episode is for educational purposes only. Find the ...
02.22.2021 “Strength Comes From Within” with Dr. Edith Eger This week we’re joined by Dr. Edith Eger, who was 16 when she was sent to Auschwitz, the heinous death camp, during the Holocaust and later moved to the United States to become a psychologist. We’re talking about her experiences, ...
02.15.2021 “The Botez Gambit” with Alexandra Botez This week we’re joined by Alexandra Botez, professional chess player, to talk about how she’s gained attention from The Queen’s Gambit, what it was like learning chess as a young girl, sexism in the chess world, and her signature move, ...
02.08.2021 “Come As You Are” with Dr. Emily Nagoski This week we’re joined by Dr. Emily Nagoski, a sex educator, for our Valentine’s day episode! We’re covering sex, the correlation between sleep and sex, and the importance of self-love. Links: The Nap Ministry: https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/ The Feminist Survival Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-survival-project-2020/id1485281031 ...
02.01.2021 “Reconnect” with Candice & Kayla This week we’re catching you up on what’s been going on with us, including Candice’s birth story and the holidays with Kayla. Follow Us: - Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ - Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla - Website: www.candicekayla.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01.25.2021 “LESJOUR!” with Phoebe Tonkin This week we’re joined by “The Originals” and “The Vampire Diaries” star Phoebe Tonkin to talk about her new sustainable clothing line Lesjour, her experience writing and directing a short film, and the process of finishing a TV show and ...
01.18.2021 “Producing for Film and TV” with Jennifer Breslow This week we’re joined by the lovely Jennifer Breslow, who produced “The Vampire Diaries,” as well as many shows you’ve likely seen and loved, to talk about how to break into the entertainment industry, what it’s like to be a ...
01.11.2021 “Navigating Addiction” with Nzinga Harrison This week we’re joined by the wonderful Nzinga Harrison, a physician board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, to talk about addiction, how to support someone who struggles with addiction, and resources that can help. Resources: We The Village: https://wethevillage.co/ Eleanor ...
01.04.2021 “Reflecting” with Marianne Williamson This week we’re joined by Marianne Williamson, a spiritual leader and author, to talk about her experience running for President and what she’s taking away from her experiences. Find Marianne: Website: https://marianne.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marwilliamson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mariannewilliamson Follow Us: - Instagram: ...
12.28.2020 “Spiritual Community” with Nadia Bolz-Weber The wonderful Nadia Bolz-Weber, host of The Confessional podcast, joins us this week to talk about all things religion, how she founded her own church, House for All Sinners and Saints, and her perspective on forgiveness. Find Nadia: Website: https://nadiabolzweber.com/ ...
12.21.2020 “Balanced Boss” with Jaci Marie and Chelsey Jade The lovely Jaci Marie and Chelsey Jade from the What We Said podcast join us this week to talk about balancing business and health, how to build a personal brand, and their friendship origin story. Find Jaci: https://www.instagram.com/jacimariesmith/ Find Chelsey: ...
12.14.2020 “Intuition” with Laura Day This week we’re joined by Intuitive Laura Day, who will teach us how to fine-tune our intuition, distinguish between feelings and intuition, and how to solve problems in our sleep. Find Laura: Website: https://lauraday.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauradaycircle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradayintuit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauradayintuit ...
12.07.2020 “The Murder Squad” with Billy Jensen and Paul Holes This week we’re joined by investigative journalist Billy Jensen and retired cold case investigator Paul Holes to talk about why we’re obsessed with true crime, their experiences solving cold cases like the Golden State Killer, and how to keep ourselves ...
11.30.2020 S3E28: “100th Episode” with Paul Wesley For our 100th episode, we’re joined by Paul Wesley! We’re telling stories from “The Vampire Diaries,” talking about Brothers Bond Bourbon, and giving advice to our younger selves. Find Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwesley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulwesley Brothers Bond Bourbon: https://brothersbondbourbon.com/ Brothers Bond ...
11.23.2020 S3E27: “The Valley of Change” with Kyla Garcia The inspiring Kyla Garcia joins us this week to talk about how she started her activist non-profit, history we were never taught, and what we can do to become better. Find The Valley of Change: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevalleyofchange/ Website: https://thevalleyofchange.org/ Resources: ...
11.16.2020 S3E26: “Quaranteach Part 2” with Ali Kirby For the second part of our love letter to teachers, we’re joined by the lovely Ali Kirby, a high school teacher in California. She’s talking to us about how things have changed for her because of the pandemic and what ...
11.09.2020 S3E25: “Quaranteach Part 1” with Sara Rowe and Alex Fishman We’re kicking off our two-part love letter to teachers with Kindergarten Teacher Sara Rowe and Technology Specialist Alex Fishman, who are joining us this week to talk all things teaching in quarantine, including how to teach during a pandemic, what ...
11.02.2020 S3E24: “The Sky Blues” with Robbie Couch The wonderful Robbie Couch joins us this week to talk about his debut novel “The Sky Blues,” his experiences as an LGBTQ+ youth, and his advice during these times. Find Robbie: Twitter: https://twitter.com/robbie_couch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbiecouch/ “The Sky Blues” https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sky-Blues/Robbie-Couch/9781534477858 Follow ...
10.26.2020 S3E23: “The Black Kids” with Christina Hammonds Reed The lovely Christina Hammonds Reed joins us this week to talk about her best-selling novel “The Black Kids,” her love for LA, and advice for young writers. Find Christina: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinahammondsreed “The Black Kids” https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Black-Kids/Christina-Hammonds-Reed/9781534462724 Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: ...
10.19.2020 S3E22: “Cults” with Rachel Bernstein Rachel Bernstein is our guest this week! She is a certified therapist and helps people recover from cult experiences, and she also has a podcast on the subject. She’s here to walk us through what a cult is, how to ...
10.12.2020 S3E21: “Hashtag Booked” with Danielle Pinnock and LaNisa Frederick The wonderful Danielle Pinnock and LaNisa Frederick of Hashtag Booked join us to talk about acting and auditioning during a pandemic, audition horror stories, and their online series, Hashtag Booked. Find Danielle and LaNisa: Hashtag Booked: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagbooked YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-lY-URaQ7dmaN-SecCszQ Pasadena ...
10.05.2020 S3E20: “Postpartum Depression” with Ms. Danielle Ms. Danielle, new podcast host and former radio personality, joins us this week to talk about her experience with postpartum depression and the challenges that come after birth. Resources: https://postpartumstress.com/ https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Find Ms. Danielle: Podcast: https://stillkickin.co/pages/podcast Website: https://dannistarr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msdanielleferrentino/ ...
09.28.2020 S3E19: “Making Changes in Political Office” with Senator Jennifer McClellan Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan joins us this week to talk about being pregnant and breastfeeding in office, the changes she’s made while in office, and her advice on running for office. Find Senator McClellan: Website: https://www.jennifermcclellan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Senjennifermcclellan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennmcclellanva/ ...
09.21.2020 S3E18: “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” with Nora McInerny The wonderful Nora McInerny joins us this week to talk about her podcast “Terrible, Thanks for Asking,” grief, and the feelings we’re all feeling this year. Find Nora: Website: http://www.noraborealis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noraborealis/ Search “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” anywhere you find ...
09.14.2020 S3E17: “Success Stories: Feminist Workshops for at Risk People” with Richie Reseda The inspiring Richie Reseda joins us this week to discuss his program Success Stories, his social impact record label Question Culture, and the group he co-founded, Initiate Justice. He talks about his experience teaching feminism in prison, problems with the ...
09.07.2020 S3E16: “Wedding Planning During a Pandemic” with Valerie Gernhauser Valerie Gernhauser of Sapphire Events in New Orleans joins us this week to talk about wedding planning in a pandemic, how to postpone a wedding, and to answer your Instagram questions about weddings, honeymoons, and Zoom wedding etiquette. Find Valerie: ...
08.31.2020 S3E15: “Soulove” with Riawna Capri and Morgan Beau Our friends Riawna and Morgan join us this week to share their love story, navigating sexuality, and their postponed wedding story! BeYOUtiful Foundation: https://www.beyoutifulfoundation.com/ Find Riawna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riawna/ Find Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganbeau/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com ...
08.24.2020 S3E14: “Inspiring Women to Run for Office” with A’shanti Gholar This week President of Emerge, A’shanti Gholar, joins us to explain the importance of voting and why it’s crucial for women to run for public office. Find A’shanti: Emerge: https://emergeamerica.org/ Emerge’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergeamerica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashantigholar/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: ...

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