Everyday Endorphins

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Marni Low, NYS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, on the psychology of attachment theory. In this episode, Marni and I discuss the different types of attachment styles, and how to use knowledge around attachment theory to better understand the way we make decisions, our patterns of behavior, and the roles we play in our relationships.

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with TikTok creator and musician Nigel Roxbury on taking care of his mental health, creativity, and historical spots in New York City. In this interview, Nigel talks about his own challenges with mental health as a former collegiate athlete, and the difficulties of navigating New York as a young adult. We also talk about best practices for engaging in the creative process, and how Nigel got started on TikTok. Stay tuned at the end of our interview where Nigel shares some of his favorite spots in New York City and NYC's best kept secrets :) 

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Jen Lauren, content creator and podcast host of Dare to Self Care, on ways we can redefine self-care. In this episode, Jen shares her perspective on how wellness is portrayed by social media as someone who works in the industry, and also discusses the importance of debunking misconceptions around self-care. Jen also chats about the nuances of wellness, and emphasizes the importance of trying different wellness practices and keeping an open mind when it comes to finding what works best for you.

What better way to spark endorphins than by making others laugh? This week is dedicated to discussing the relationship between humor, happiness, and mental health, and I had the honor of bringing Stand-Up Comedian and Actress Ellen Karis, otherwise known as the "Greek Goddess of Comedy," onto the podcast to chat all things comedy. 

Ellen has performed stand-up all over North America and has a new special coming out on "Dry Bar Comedy." She was also in Tina Fey's movie "Sisters" and plays a waitress on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" for the last 3 season. Make sure to check out her podcast, "Karis Comedy Corner" on iTunes.

In this episode, Ellen talks about how she got into performing comedy after working in the corporate world, the art of humor and happiness, some hot takes on the Chris Rock/Will Smith incident at the Oscars, and how comedians grapple with their mental health. 

Today's episode dives deep into the power of the Wim Hof method and how the process of regulating our breath can deeply impact our health. Hear from Avi Greenberg, Certified Wim Hof Instructor, on how his passions for health and wellness evolved throughout his life, how he prepared himself for a psychedelic experience in Peru and what it taught him, and how we can apply Wim Hof techniques into our own lives. 

This week I am honored to have Dr. Robi Ludwig, nationally known psychotherapist and award winning reporter, on the podcast to discuss the misconceptions of young adulthood and life in your 20s. We chat about how although this decade is often glamorized, the reality of life in our 20s is difficult. Dr. Ludwig shares what it means to trust the process, how to utilize pain in a productive way to propel us forward, and offers her own pieces of wisdom on the importance of mentors and learning from others. 

This week I am honored to have Khandker Ahamed on the podcast to discuss the power of bringing social-emotional learning and mental health education into the school system. Khandker is the founder of Kids Ivy Tutors, which is an educational nonprofit that aims to teach the future of work by connecting passion, mentorship, and 21st-century skills and sponsored in-demand skills courses free of charge. He has been recognized by many organizations, including Forbes 30 under 30, Bloomberg, and most recently listed as Forbes Next 1000.