Today’s episode is one of my favourite ones to date.

Comedian Debra DiGiovanni is quite frankly, an icon.  Her humour, honesty and vulnerability were a few of the MANY reasons I wanted her to come on this show.

And while I knew she would make for a wonderful guest, I had no idea that we’d dive into the nitty, gritty and messy fun like we did in this hour.  I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did. 

We're covering:

• how "Video on Trial" and Debra's Comedy career came to be 
• calling out childhood bullies on stage
• Debra's relationship with confidence, and how she deals with fear
• sobriety declarations and finding what works for you (and revelations from both of us)
• online bullying
• a HUGE red flag in relationships
• Debra's take on living in Los Angeles 
• Debra's  feelgood thing

A little about Debra:
Debra DiGiovanni is a multiple award-winning comedian. You know her from shows like Video on Trial, Last Comic Standing, Last One Laughing Canada - she’s performed on Conan and has multiple specials on Amazon Prime, Netflix and Crave. Her album, Lady Jazz, earned her Top Ten Comedy Albums of the Year in 2019 and a JUNO Award nomination. She tours all over the world with her comedy, and today she is making a pitstop on this show . . .  

Debra's IG: @debgradg

DISCLAIMER: In this episode we talk substance abuse and addiction, please listen with caution or skip this episode if it's not the right time. 

*Note: this episode was recorded on Oct 4, 2023

The Key Moments in this episode are:

00:03:20 - pronouncing last name's correctly 

00:05:45 - Video on Trail 

00:18:20 - Debra's Bully Moment

00:20:20 - Creating Material 

00:23:45 - Debra's Relationship with Confidence

00:27:53 - Debra on Fear

00:38:30 - Kyle and Debra talk sobriety declarations and finding what works for you

00:46:50 - fear of offending and making necessary changes to comedy

00:55:26 - the difference between that hate given to men vs women comics 

00:56:35 - Red Flag if you're dating a guy who says women aren't funny 

01:00:35 - Debra's feelgoodthing

01:03:010 -  Epilogue 

The health of our eyes is something we might not consider until we have to (like so many other things we  may take for granted).  But whether it's for yourself and the longevity of your vision, or someone you know who's worried about their eyes - this episode is worth a listen.

In today's episode, we're talking about some key nutritional considerations when it comes to supporting the health of the two big balls in our head, in addition to some lifestyle management tips when it comes to screen time. 

We're covering:

• the key factor driving eye problems
• sugar's role
• key antioxidants and how to absorb them 
• top food and supplement recommendation
• todays feelgood thing - why Marley & Me pushed me over the edge 

Supplement Mentioned: Blue Berry Strong by Nordic Naturals
Free Computer Program: https://justgetflux.com/

The Key Moments in this episode are:

00:01:20 - annoying green juicers 

00:04:08 - leading conditions 

00:05:20 - oxidative stress 

00:08:50 - best way to absorb antioxidants 

00:11:05 - supplement recommendation

00:15:00 - todays feelgood thing

Lately, there has been an increasingly alarming number of rude people I've come across. This week - for whatever reason - the moon, the water, the air, it's been one rude interaction after another.

Some days, they don't really bother me. Other days, they can hijak my entire day and drain my energy. Please tell me this sounds familar.

So in today's episode -  we've got a lot going on. We're diving into all things RUDE. Plus we're calling my good friend  Jordan Gavaris (who is also a wonderful actor you've seen in shows like Orphan Black and The Lake) who, like me, also was dealing with rude people this week. 

And then, we're diving into some considerations when it comes to rude people, and some questions to ask ourselves if they're getting to us more than they normally do. 

We're walking FULL ON into the messy, and it's a fun one.

Today we're covering: 

• "whoooeewww are you?" rude introductions
• calling the US government 
• the rating scale
• questions to ask ourselves
• nutritional considerations (yes there are some!)
• today's feelgoodthing - baggage collection

Jordan's IG - @jordangavaris

The Key Moments in this Episode are:

00:02:00 - feelgoodery featured on apple podcasts, a thank you

00:04:20 - the thing about epilogues, and this show

00:11:30 - let's call Jordan!

00:22:40 - consideration #1: rate people 

00:25:25 - considerations #2: questions to ask 

00:26:305 - consideration #3: nutritional considerations

00:30:10 - today's feelgood thing: baggage 

I’ve been doing something I shouldn’t have been doing lately, I’ve been reading the comment section. The nutrition and wellness space is so confusing, and extreme, filled with so much click bait. 

I've mentioned before that I have a love/hate relationship with this industry.

So in today’s episode, I’m letting that built-up frustration out and going on a little rant. 

No screaming, I promise!!  But there are some points I’d like to make. So pull up a chair and let’s get to it!

Today we’re covering:

• Procrastination 
• My tipping point
• Experts dismissing other experts
• Extreme documentaries 
• Other modalities  and they're place in healing 
• Today’s feelgoodthing 

Chris Kresser Healthy User Bias Article:
https://chriskresser.com/why-you-should-be-skeptical-of-the-latest-nutrition-headlines-part-1/

The Key Moments in this Episode are:

00:01:07 - work procrastination  

00:04:05 - rude people claiming to be kind 

00:06:55 - reading the comments 

00:10:205- why nutrition methods works for some and not others

00:14:20 - healthy user bias 

00:18:30 - my thoughts on supplements

00:21:05 - today's feelgood thing: pulling that damn ingrown hair 

If you deal or have dealt with back pain, you know how horrid it can be, and how it can zap all of your resources, and any ounce of "good mood" left in you. 

Back Pain is something I struggle with off and on because of a disk issue, but as of late it has been ESPECIALLY brutal. 

So in today's episode, I'm breaking down some nutritional and supplemental strategies I use myself to support my body's ability to bounce back as quickly as possible.

We're covering:

• dreams
• top foods to avoid when my back goes out
• top foods to include
• Arnica and my personal protocol for using it
• Sleep and Pain supportive drink to have before bed
• Today's feelgood thing and the power of scent
  
  The Key Moments in this Episode are:
  
  00:02:11 - other people's dreams 
  
  00:10:00 - first tip 
  
  00:09:40 -September pressure 
  
  00:12:20 - nutritional shift
  
  00:15:53 - why raspberries are pain food   
  
  00:16:40 - Arnica
  
  00:22:15 - feelgood thing 

Traffic tests us like few other things can. I was tested today and I FULLY failed, and my rage got the better of me. SO why not share it with the world! 

The thing is, we all lose our tempers now and again. But if you sit in traffic a lot, or are highly reactive whenever you DO sit in traffic - that can start to take a real toll on the body. 

So in today's episode, in addition to sharing what happened to me on the road a few hours ago, we're going to talk about some strategies we can use when we're stuck in traffic so that it doesn't send our cortisol flying. 

Today we're covering:

• my fuming traffic anger that showed it's face today
• why getting angry in traffic screws us over twice
• how traffic can make your mind stronger in your normal day-to-day
• four strategies to use to make traffic tolerable
• today's feelgood thing: cancelled plans 

The Key Moments in this Episode are:

00:02:00 - patience 

00:04:20 - traffic rage storytime

00:010:00 -the factor that affects your body sitting in traffic 

00:12:50- snack of choice to keep in the glove compartment 

00:18:45 - lion's breath

00:22:55 - feelgood thing 

00:24:05 - closing epilogue 

Welcome to Season 2!!  And Happy September - a time where some  people can feel really motivated . . . others, not so much.  This time of year can elicit a lot of anxiety, and self-induced pressure. Especially if you're feeling a little lost.

With that, rather than overwhelming ourselves with a laundry list of goals this time of year, today I'm sharing 3 underrated, baseline goals to strive for instead.  These goals will not only help your body on a physiological level, but also on an emotional one - so you approach the 'new year' ahead from a more grounded standpoint. 

In today's episode we're covering:

• why our childhood back to school routine can really mess us up as adults 
• that teacher we all loved
• 3 baseline goals to supercharge your year ahead
• Rapid Fire tips for sleep & regularity (including tips not previously shared!)
• NEW SEGMENT for season 2 - today's feelgood thing 

Breath Experts to check out:
Wim Hoff  - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
Patrick McKeown - https://oxygenadvantage.com/
Book recommendation: "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" by James Nestor

The Key Moments in this Episode are:

00:02:00 - new chair

00:07:15 - gradeschool benchmarks

00:09:40 -September pressure 

00:13:50 - nasal breathing is necessary 

00:21:29 - rapid fire sleep tips  

00:26:005 - rapid fire regularity tips 

00:29:50 - feelgood thing - why hidden toilet paper is thrilling

High blood pressure can be a scary thing. In today's feelgoodery short, I'm breaking down some nutritional strategies and top foods to help reduce blood pressure naturally. 

We're covering:

• how to deal with the overwhelm these two words can bring
• why salt isn't the only factor
• top foods to include more often
• other factors to reduce high blood pressure 

Have a question? Feel free to dm me on Instagram (@itskyleb) or send me an email at [email protected]


The key moments in this episode are:

00:02:40 - high blood pressure risk factors 

00:04:20 - too much sodium, not enough potassium

00:05:23 - high potassium nut of choice 

00:05:42 - top foods

00:07:00 - garlic hack to get the most nutrition out of it 

Ever have a really good idea and then quickly talk yourself out of it? Do you feel like idiots somehow get ahead? Maybe they do. But maybe we take a page out of their books and just do it. . . . 

In today's feelgoodery short, I'm talking about why a flashlight infomercial was the slap in the face I needed to stop  overthinking so friggin much. And maybe it can be one for you too. . . 

Today we're talking 

• the normal tune that plays after we get an idea
• why an infomercial about a flashlight is the ah-ha moment we need this summer 
• why people less qualified than you are getting ahead

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:40 - talking ourselves out of it

00:01:35 - being self aware a little too much 

00:02:55 - what a flashlight informercial means 

00:04:00 - the idiots who get ahead by throwing spaghetti at the wall 

00:05:00 - be the brave idiot

I've received a LOT of questions about Ozempic. This diabetes and weight loss drug has blown up this year. So in today's feelgoodery short, I'm answering some of your questions about Ozempic.

We're covering:

• how ozempic works to reduce hunger
• nutritional tools that can work the same pathway as the drug
• which lifestyle factors can help curb hunger
• shaming those who choose to take it and why I don't agree
• genetic factors when it comes to hunger
• tools to consider when coming off of Ozempic 

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:20 - how ozempic works

00:02:12 - nutritional strategies 

00:06:00 - hunger when trying to lose weight

00:07:30 - when hunger can come back after going off of it

00:09:30 - you do you