Everyday Endorphins

Co-Founders of NOON, one of the rising players in cognitive wellness, Dr Julie Hwang and Jane Wong, have entered the chat this week on Everyday Endorphins!

In this episode, Dr. Julie and Jane share the founding story of NOON, how their backgrounds in naturopathic medicine, architecture, and design form a unique perspective on cognitive wellness, and how NOON gummies marry western science with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to enhance your brain health.

Sourmilk is here to change the game on how we think about nourishing our gut health.

Elan Halpern and Kiki Couchman, co-founders of NYC's coolest new probiotic yogurt brand, sat down on the podcast this week to explore the founding story of the brand, why they're so passionate about food & heath, and how they decided to take the leap of faith and quit their corporate jobs to build Sourmilk.

We also talk about their perspectives on what makes entrepreneurship meaningful, how they define happiness, and what brings them endorphins.

Sophia Mullins, former VP in Private Equity turned founder of corporate wellness consultancy Wall Street Wellness, and I sat down for a candid conversation this week on redefining what it means to be 'well' in the corporate world.

We explore how to engage in wellness practices from a more realistic approach for people in high-intensity jobs, as well as why 'corporate wellness' goes beyond programming and educational efforts.

Sophia also shares her greatest lessons as an executive on Wall Street, as well as why learning how to navigate intensity with intentionality is what truly paves the way for achieving greater work-life balance in life.

Tune in to hear how Sophia defines happiness and what brings her endorphins!

Wellness culture is tremendously easy to make fun of. It seems like almost anything these days can be considered 'wellness,' and social media most certainly paints a flawed picture of what it actually means to be well.

Content creator, director, and actor Gus Heagerty, who's famously known to produce comedic videos depicting yoga instructors and other humorous aspects of wellness, joins us on the podcast this week to explore the irony of satirizing the wellness industry, as well as share his own mental health journey, and how he finds his endorphins every day.

I'm thrilled to have Lindsey Simick join us on the podcast this week to discuss how your 20s is truly a period of immense possibility despite all the challenges that arise during this decade.

Lindsey is the co-host of the critically acclaimed self-help, wellness, and spirituality podcast Almost30. In this episode, we dive deep into wisdom shared in her latest book Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to A Life You Love For the Next Decade and Beyond.

We talk about ways to build inner trust, the importance of reframing failure, how to know when a relationship is out of alignment, why so much opportunity lies amidst the challenges presented in this decade, and how Lindsey's perspective on happiness has deepened as she's surpassed her 20s.

This week Sarah Platt Finger, Co-Founder of Ishta Yoga and Director of Chopra Yoga at IIN, explores how we can tap into our divinity by tapping out of the limitations of our minds.

Tune in to learn more about:

• Sarah's background, travel experiences, and inspiration for co-founding Ishta Yoga
• What it means to find a 'home' within yourself

• Foundational wisdom in the practice of yoga + how to apply this into everyday living
• How spiritual growth expands our consciousness

• How tantra enables us to lean into our divine power
• What it means to live beyond the sensory realm
• How Sarah defines happiness + what brings her endorphins

The stress of working a corporate job sometimes makes it easy for us to lose sight of the joys in life...which is why it's so important to engage in creative acts and to not tie your identity so closely to your work.

This week Natalie Marshall (AKA - Corporate Natalie) joins us on the podcast to explore these concepts and share some of her best practices on straddling the corporate vs. creative.

We also discuss:

• How to make work work for you & other 'job crafting' techniques
• Lessons learned from Natalie's time at Deloitte as she transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship
• How Natalie learned to separate her identity from her outputs
• Why comparison is the ultimate trap...and why creating from a place of joy actually leads to greater success
• How Natalie defines happiness & what brings her endorphins

This week Kimberly Ross, Founder of ORA, joins us on the podcast to share the healing powers of acupuncture and ways we can realistically embed more wellness practices into our routines.

We discuss:

• How Kimberly's health issues shaped the founding story of ORA
• The science behind acupuncture/Eastern healing modalities
• ORA's unique methodology
• Practices that can ground us beyond acupuncture
• Why 'wellness' can feel overwhelming...and how to approach these practices with realism
• How Kimberly defines happiness & what brings her endorphins

This week is all about exploring how somatic practices can help us to feel more in tune with our bodies + minds. Soeuraya Wilson, instructor at The Class, joins us on the podcast to discuss how movement can serve as medicine, the importance of developing an intuitve approach to fitness, and how music plays a deep role in the experience at The Class.

In this episode, we also discuss the essential role that community and belonging plays for our well-being, as well as the necessity of embracing difficult emotions for developing more joy in life.

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Karin Hadadan, author and founder of ICIETNU, joins us this week to explore the power of self-inquiry, writing, and spirituality in reshaping our inner world. We dive into her journey of relearning to enjoy solo time, how her endometriosis diagnosis deepend her spiritual practice, and how writing became a powerful tool for processing emotions and self-discovery.

We also unpack how to rewire limiting beliefs, particularly the feeling of not being good enough, and how this subconscious narrative seeps into all areas of life.

Plus, we discuss why chasing external validation (the hedonic treadmill) keeps us stuck, how to develop greater self-worth, and simple practices to ground yourself in the present moment.