Kayla is joined by research psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Waldinger, who some might know from his viral Ted Talk, “What makes a good life?” His studies have continued since that famous lecture culminating into his book “The Good Life”. They also discuss how his research now involves the effects of social media on our happiness and wellbeing. 

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• Check out Dr. Robert’s Ted Talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/robert_waldinger
• Check out “The Good Life”: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Good-Life/Robert-Waldinger/9781982166694

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Kayla is joined by dialect coach and author Samara Bay to discuss how in so many ways we lose our voice and how to find it again along with a better sense of confidence. This is a movement to stop hating your voice but more importantly, be and feel heard. 

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• Samara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarabay/?hl=en
• Check out Samara’s book PERMISSION TO SPEAK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667566/permission-to-speak-by-samara-bay/

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Kayla is joined by Lebanese-Canadian writer and activist Najwa Zebian to discuss how journaling as a teen helped her process the trauma and sense of isolation she felt after being forced to stay in North America while her homeland was at war. Najwa’s teachings inspire others to stop minimizing their pain and proceed in healing. 

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• Her Website: https://najwazebian.com
• Check out Soul Academy: https://najwa-soul-academy.teachable.com/p/home

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Kayla is joined by climber and physician, Favia Dubyk, to learn about how she coped with her cancer diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing recovery 10 years strong. They discuss rock climbing becoming Favia’s saving grace which inspired her to create an entire climbing experience for others to join in. 

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felinefavia
• Check out Melanin Base Camp: https://www.melaninbasecamp.com

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Kayla is joined by co-hosts of the podcast “The Mash-Up Americans”, Rebecca Lehrer and Amy S. Choi, to discuss grief and how it’s time to accept it as a part of living. Grief comes in all shapes and forms - not just in death - but they cover different ways in which communities deal, how they discuss it within their families, and studies that show how trauma literally changes our DNA.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmRsJOnJnVv/
• Check out THE MASH-UP AMERICANS podcast: https://www.mashupamericans.com/

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Kayla is joined by dear friend and actor, Nichelle Hines, who shares her fateful journey into acting, getting out of it, and being called straight back in after a nine-year hiatus. From getting a drama degree as a hobby to starring alongside the likes of Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman, Nichelle’s fate really is in the stars after all. 

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nichelle
• Check out the trailer for A GOOD PERSON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phRXBLwcy5I

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Kayla is joined by certified financial planner and expert, Shannah Game, to discuss the taboo around discussing money and how to overcome financial trauma to achieve our larger goals. 

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/?hl=en
• Check out “Everyone’s Talkin’ Money” podcast: https://everyonestalkinmoney.com

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Kayla is joined by author Ruby Warrington to discuss the complex decision to not be a mother and explore the social circumstances that pressure female bodies to procreate. She also covers the long history of misogyny that bestows cruel judgment on women who cannot bear children simply due to biology or financial circumstances. A topic close to her heart, she encourages mothers and non-mothers alike to be involved in the conversation. 

Follow Ruby  

• Check out “Women Without Kids” the book: https://www.rubywarrington.com/books/women-without-kids/
• Check out “Women Without Kids” the podcast: https://www.rubywarrington.com/women-without-kids-podcasts/

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We’re back with part two of Kayla’s catch up with former co-star of The Vampires Diaries, artist, and dear friend, Sara Canning. They talk about making friends in your 30s, finding apartments in Atlanta, and the short film Sara’s been really wanting to make next. 

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saracanning

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