This week at ease, we’re joined by registered dietitian Kylie Sakaida for a gentle, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about our relationship with food. From food anxiety to bloating, diet culture to self-trust, we explore why eating can feel so emotionally complicated in a world full of rules, noise, and pressure. Kylie helps us reframe nourishment not as perfection, but as curiosity, flexibility, and care. No matter where you’re at in your relationship with food, your body, or “healthy eating,” this episode invites you to approach it all with a little more ease. Enjoy!

EASE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ease

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easethepodcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=40cfd03133084508

NAILEA DEVORA:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

JUSTUS BRYCE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks

NUTRITION BY KYLIE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionbykylie/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nutritionbykylie

Substack: https://nutritionbykylie.substack.com/

Website: https://nutritionbykylie.komi.io/

This week on ease, love is in the air this time of year, so we’re diving back into the conversation on love, relationships, and how to become better partners, with the help of Dr. Kate. Our last conversation sparked so many questions, so we invited her back for deeper follow-ups on dating anxiety in the age of apps, emotional attachment and sex, physical vs. mental attraction, trusting again after toxic relationships, and what it really means to find “the one.” We also open the floor to you, our audience, for a special segment featuring real voice memos about long distance love, porn in relationships, first relationships, and learning how to tell if something is truly healthy. This episode is honest, thoughtful, and grounded in research, because love isn’t just something we fall into, it’s something we practice. Enjoy!

EASE: 

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=448c0315affb48a7

NAILEA: 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

JUSTUS BRYCE:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee/⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks

Segments:

00:00 Intro

03:10 Too Many Options in the Dating World

06:40 The Myth of Finding "The One"

12:10 Feeling Uncomfortable with Intimacy

17:11 Not Having a Sex Drive

19:50 Attachment Through Sex

26:09 Relationships Feel Like Too Much Work

30:34 Audience Question: Getting Cheated On & Trusting Again

34:05 Audience Question: Long Distance Relationships

41:04 Audience Question: Partners Watching Porn

45:00 Audience Question: Knowing if a Relationship is Healthy

47:15 Audience Question: Yearning for a Boyfriend

50:51 Last Note from Nailea!

This week at ease, we’re joined by bestselling author and religious scholar Dr. Reza Aslan for a deep, curious, and open-hearted conversation about belief. From childhood faith to adult skepticism, we explore how religion, spirituality, and culture shape the ways we seek meaning in our lives. Reza helps us understand how belief systems offer clarity, connection, and compassion. No matter where you’re at on your inner journey, this episode invites you to think more expansively about what you believe, and why. Enjoy!

EASE: 

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=448c0315affb48a7

NAILEA: 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

JUSTUS BRYCE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks

Segments:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Why Do We Avoid Talking About Religion?

07:20 Identity and Beliefs

09:42 We've Always Had a Soul

12:04 Religion is Psychology

16:20 Tapping In To Our Souls

18:59 Is Our Soul....Us?

20:30 How Manifestation Affects Us

22:05 The Rise of The Non-Affiliated

26:30 The Appeal of Religion

28:58 The Appeal of Atheism

31:24 Storytelling is The Foundation of Being Human

32:43 What Does "Non-Affiliated" Say About Our Generation?

33:58 Audience Questions

36:43 How Can Exploring Our Own Beliefs Help Us Find Ease?

This week at ease, we’re exploring what it means to stay curious and creative. In a world that moves fast and asks us to have all the answers, we slow down with a gentle, expansive conversation about learning, creativity, and staying soft enough to evolve. From making mistakes to making meaning, this episode is for the ones trying to figure it out without losing themselves in the process. Nailea and Justus reflect on what school never taught us, how our creativity gets shaped by self-worth, and the lifelong work of rebuilding how we define intelligence. Together, we unpack the difference between performance and purpose, and why we tend to doubt ourselves even when we care deeply. Enjoy.

EASE: 

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easeradio

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=448c0315affb48a7

NAILEA: 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

JUSTUS BRYCE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks

00:00 Intro

00:42 Don’t Be Afraid of Creativity

05:23 Beginnings are Always Messy

07:12 “Don’t Be Me, Be You”

12:05 The Artists Way

14:50 We Are All Storytellers

15:55 “Either Or” Thinking

17:53 Lack of Clarity

20:40 Audience Responses

30:46 Outro

This week at ease, we are back for our first guest of season two, Dr. Varun Soni! Dr. Soni joins the table for a soft, expansive conversation on what it means to find your North Star, even if you don’t believe in one. As a chaplain, scholar, and spiritual advisor, Varun helps us unpack what we’re really searching for when we say we feel lost. Together, we explore the quiet inner compass that lives beneath fear, anxiety, and doubt. From gut feelings to intuition, ego to inner knowing, this episode is for the seekers, skeptics, spiritual girls, and anyone trying to feel a little more grounded in their 20s. Varun shares how spirituality isn’t about having all the answers but instead learning to listen for the right questions. We talk about the loneliness of early adulthood, the difference between wisdom and noise, and how to find meaning in the small, unglamorous moments. It’s not about finding something to believe in, it’s about learning to trust what already lives within you. Enjoy!

EASE:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easeradio

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8Ohq

NAILEA DEVORA:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

JUSTUS BRYCE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks

Off the table, Nailea and Justus dive into a raw conversation about what it means to reinvent yourself in the new year, not through chasing trends or leaving everything behind, but by returning to who you were before the world told you who to be. They reflect on the pressure to “glow up” every new year, the parts of us we’ve buried to survive, and how healing often looks like softness, not spectacle. From unlearning shame to learning how to actually see yourself again, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be loud, and maybe the version of you you’ve been looking for is the one that’s been waiting to come home all along.

EASE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ease/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easeradio

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8Ohq

NAILEA DEVORA:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

JUSTUS BRYCE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justusbrycee/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks

Segments:

00:00 Intro

01:45 Reinvention is Forgiveness

14:30 Reinvention is Looking Back

22:40 Reinvention is NOT Listening to Outside Noise

32:12 Reinvention Takes Time

34:38 Outro

Looking into the new year, Nailea and Justus reflect on everything that shaped them in 2025. From the surprises, to the growth, to the small wins they didn’t see coming. They talk about letting go of old habits, what they’re still working through, and how they’re approaching 2026 with more clarity and care. It’s soft, honest, and a little messy, in the way most growth is. Think of it as a year-end reset, here to remind you that you don’t have to figure it all out to move forward.

EASE:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easeradio

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=cebef5042d6c47ca

NAILEA DEVORA:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

JUSTUS BRYCE:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justilocks

This week at ease, Dave Henderson joins the table for a gentle, unexpected conversation about legacy, family, and all the invisible work that holds us up. Dave spent decades building medical offices across California, but really, he was building something deeper: trust, consistency, and a community within his business. In this episode, we talk about why jobs aren’t forever, why success has to come from within, and how your job isn’t your purpose. Dave opens up about carrying a family business, leading quietly, navigating early failures, and the moment he realized that real purpose isn’t found in titles but in how you show up for people. We explore what it means to build a legacy you’re proud of, how structure can be healing, and why the strongest foundations are often the ones no one sees. Dave also shares how he’s learning to pass down more than just a business. He’s passing down intention, integrity, and promise. It’s an episode about presence, pressure, and choosing to lead with heart, even when no one’s watching. Enjoy!

EASE: 

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easeradio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=448c0315affb48a7

NAILEA: 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

Segments:

00:00 Intro

00:41 An Introduction from Nailea

01:36 How Did Ease & Dave Henderson Cross Paths?

02:49 The Beauty of Learning From Older Generations

06:41 Delivering Wisdom Through Questioning 

08:49 Why Did Dave Come to the Table?

12:06 You Never Know What’s Next

14:35 So…What Does Dave Do?

16:33 Retiring & Feeling Change

17:59 Family in Your Buisness  

18:27 Nailea’s Story of Success & Change

23:30 Justus’ Story of Growth & Meaning

24:42 Justus’ Shyness & Self Worth

26:39 “I Am Still a Work in Process”

27:51 Dave’s One Liners

31:38 Building a Healthy Relationship with Your Family

33:30 Picking a GOOD Mentor

34:13 Justus’ Mentor….A Monk on a Bus

36:16 Finding a Mentor that INVESTS in You

36:39 Audience Questions

42:58 Nailea’s & Justus’ One Liners

47:02 How Can Embracing Change Give Us Ease?

This week, Nailea and Justus sit down for a casual conversation about how ease came to life. From losing routines and confidence in your 20s to rebuilding from the mess, they share how friendship and a few long talks sparked something bigger. They open up about feeling lost in your 20s, answer audience questions, and reflect on building a space rooted in care, honesty, and curiosity. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes moment: two friends finding their way back to themselves, and choosing to grow together. Enjoy!

EASE: 

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easeradio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=448c0315affb48a7

NAILEA: 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

Segments:

00:00 Intro

00:38 Connecting with Our Community Off the Table!

01:35 We Need to Know Justus!

3:00 Nailea’s Story of Meeting Justus & Creating Ease

19:10 Justus’s Story of Meeting Nailea & Joining Ease

26:50 Who Knows Who Better

30:32 Audience Questions!

33:57 Outro

Join us at the table with Dr. Bonnie Goff, a developmental psychologist and UCLA Professor whose research explores how early adversity and trauma shape who we become. From understanding the neurobiology of childhood experiences to building emotional resilience as adults, Dr. Goff helps us see how science and empathy come together in healing. Through her work and lived experience, she’s redefining what it means to grow, parent, and connect with compassion. Enjoy!

EASE:

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@easeradio?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51x8OhqmT9r3HLyenR52ER?si=48ae7c124df2475b

NAILEA: 

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/naileadevora

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@billlnai?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/naileadevora

DR. BONNIE GOFF:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbonniegoff/

Website: https://www.drbonniegoff.com/

Segments:

00:00 Intro

00:48 So…What is a Developmental Psychologist?

01:55 Dr. Bonnie’s Nontraditional Path to Her Career

07:53 Early Development Makes Us Who We Are

11:22 Stuck in The Patterns of Our Childhood

12:20 Let’s Talk About Attachment Theory!

18:00 Our Brains Are Plastic, and We Can Change

18:52 How Can We Pinpoint Our Traumas?

20:53 Moving Past Our Struggles

22:28 Toxic Stress and Healing From It

24:58 The Truth About Introverts and Extraverts 

26:07 The Types of Temperaments 

27:32 What Makes Our Identities?

28:18 How Does Birth Order Affect Us?

30:37 Epigenetics and What It Means For Our Parents

34:52 Truths on Traumas

37:11 Staying Present

39:05 Audience Questions

46:16 How Can Understanding Our Childhoods Help Bring Us Ease?