What better way to start the New Year with the launch of our 50th episode featuring the one and only, Dr. Jack Carlson. Jack is the Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Rowing Blazers, an authentic and irreverant apparel company that blends ivy style with vintage streetwear. In this episode, Jack and I talk about his invovlement in rowing as a coxswain at Georgetown, the inspiration behind the Rowing Blazers book and how it evolved into the brand, the challenges he's faced as an entrepreneuer, and his passions for health and wellness. 

This week I had the pleasure of bringing Jackie Emerson onto the podcast. Chances are you know her from The Hunger Games, or maybe from her Ted Talk, "Hold Onto Your Inner Child." In this episode, Jackie and I talk all about the pressures placed on actors around body image, the challenges Jackie faced around self-acceptance and body confidence when cast in The Hunger Games, and the importance of finding ways to ignite your inner child.

This week I sat down with my friend Charlyn Moss, founder of the Working Within podcast, to talk about astrology as a form of self-care. In this episode, Charlyn debunks astrology myths and discusses how the practice can be used as a tool to develop greater introspection and ultimately, empower oneself to make better choices.

Ella Halikas is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model and entrepreneur, advocating for body positivity one shoot at a time. In this episode, Ella and I sat down to chat all about the power of manifesting her dream gig, how she has built her own confidence over the years, and the importance of inclusivity in modeling. 

When we talk about wellness, we often think of things we can do to support our physical or emotional wellness, like going to the gym or seeking therapy. But what about actions we can take to strengthen our financial wellness?

What is biohacking, and how can we apply the practice towards optimizing our health? This week, Johnny Tieu, my final guest for the #BaliSeries, came onto the podcast to discuss everything related to biohacking and his love for fitness. As a Nike Trainer and Fitness Consultant, Johnny has travelled all across the world as a Spartan Pro Team athlete, and is now based in Bali where he works with clients to optimize their fitness goals and consults with brands to test fitness products.

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Joe Sirianni during my Bali adventures on his love for competing and coaching tennis. Joe is a former professional tennis player from Melbourne, Australia. He began playing professionally in 1996, where he’s competed in the Australian Open on five separate occasions, and at the height of his career, he achieved the singles World Rank 138. Joe retired from the sport in 2011, and over the past 10 years, he has been coaching young professional tennis players all across the globe.

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristine Carlson. Kristine is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwide for the global success of The Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book series she co-authored with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson. Her latest book, Heartbroken Open, a life-changing memoir, has become a Lifetime Television biopic starring Heather Locklear. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story will premiere on the network on October 16. 

In this episode, we chat about Kristine's upcoming Lifetime film, her experience with loss, and how to lean into grief so that you can heal.