Actress, writer, director Julie Delpy has made a career creating films that are both brutally honest and poignantly hilarious. They can feel, disarming, personal, relatable, and get under your skin in the way that great art should. 

In her latest venture, the 12-episode streaming series "On The Verge", Delpy takes on the complex, overlooked demographic of the middle-aged woman. No stones left unturned here: marriage, divorce, motherhood, friendship, career, passion, loss of passion - it's all tackled with authentic transparency and whip-smart humor.

Today we chat about why it is so vital that these stories are represented on the small screen, her prolific creative process, her childhood in Paris, what's next for the "Before" trilogy, her passions outside of the business, and what's next on her plate. 

If you haven't streamed "On The Verge", it's a must-see - there is nothing like it on TV. Audiences everywhere are crossing their fingers for Season 2 - so please rate, review and share! 

*We recorded this episode while doing an IG live and fielding questions from listeners in real-time, which was pretty cool and I think we will do more like this.

Isn't the ultimate goal of the wellbeing journey learning to be your own healer? Deborah (AKA Mama Medicine) thinks so.

Deborah is the author of the bestselling book Rituals Baths and founder of SPACE by Mama Medicine, a virtual membership platform designed to inspire self-healing through approachable perspective shifts, rituals, LIVE workshops, gatherings and interactive ceremonies.

Facilitating Medicine Readings online and all over the world, Deborah integrates two decades of experience into her ceremonies. This summer, Deborah will host a transformative Element Retreat in Lago d'Orta, Italy from July 11-July 17, 2021, which is currently open to registrants. Her empowering work along with her unique aesthetic and approachable personality, have garnered Mama Medicine tens of thousands of global followers and features in major press outlets ranging from Vogue and New York Times to Business Insider and Marie Claire.

 

Follow Deborah @MamaMedicine or read more about her on her website https://www.mamamedicine.com.

 

Dr. Michael Goran, Ph.D., professor of pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and co-director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute, is here to talk about his new book, SUGARPROOF: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar That Are Putting Your Child’s Health at Risk and What You Can Do (Avery/Penguin Random House).

Sugarproof busts myths about the various types of sugars and sweeteners, helps families identify sneaky sources of sugar in their diets, and suggests realistic, family-based solutions to reduce sugar consumption and protect kids.

“Sugarproof” isn’t about quitting sugar entirely, it’s about becoming a smart consumer, identifying and replacing hidden sugars while reducing reliance on sweet foods & drinks as daily staples by transitioning from processed foods (70% of which contain added sugars) to a more whole foods-based diet. Sugarproof encourages families to take on a life-changing 7-Day No Added Sugar Challenge or a 28 Day gradual sugar reduction. Learning how to sugar-proof your life is an empowering journey for the whole family designed to bring sugar consumption to a reasonable level.    For more info or to purchase the book, go to: www.sugarproofkids.com

A deep dive into all things casting with veteran CD, Sara Isaacson. We met while I was on  "ER" and Sara was just getting her feet wet...and my oh my, the career she has built since. You don't want to miss the wealth of insider goodies here!

Find Sara on Insta @saraisaacsoncasting

 

A recent report found that 1/3 of COVID survivors  have neurological issues - stutters, strokes, anxiety, etc. Researchers suggest this lingering damage could cause an international mental health crisis that lasts long after the pandemic ends. 

Leading neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier, author of the new book, BioHack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power, has studied thousands of brain scans and her book is the FIRST ONE to outline a strategy for Covid longhaulers. An expert on brain health, Dr. Willeumier discusses the causes for these neurological problems and offer tactics to minimize long-term damage.  

For those longhaulers who continue to experience prolonged COVID symptoms months after infection and for those who haven’t had COVID, Dr. Willeumier’s dietary and lifestyle modifications have been proven to rehabilitate the brain and improve cognitive functioning.   

Follow Dr. Willeumier on Instagram<

Instead of demonizing social media by taking a one-note, “digital detox” approach, clinical psychologist, author of social media expert Dr. Paula Durlofsky, a member of the American Psychological Association's Device Management and Digital Intelligence committee, recognizes social media is not, itself, the problem—it’s how we use it that needs examining.

Author of Logged In and Stressed Out: How Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health, Dr. Durlofsky guides us through its impact on break-ups and infidelities, social distortion and comparison, trauma and triggers, social media binging, depression, anxiety, and other common concerns, by using real stories from Dr. Durlofsky’s own practice to personalize concepts and recommendations.

@paula.durlofsky

After years spent in the cannabis trenches, Kush Queen founder Olivia Alexander was determined to change the face of the cannabis topicals business for the better. By focusing on CBD-infused products and continually improving formulas designed to work with the feminine body, Kush Queen has become one of the most respected and sought-after cannabis wellness brands on the market. Their nearly instantaneously active Ignite Lubricant is a game-changer in the personal lubricant class, and their carefully formulated tinctures, bath bombs and other personal care products have earned Olivia the title “The Mariah Carey of Weed” by Elle magazine.   CEO & Founder of Kush Queen  @kushqueenshop @thelivalexander   

Today we welcome Laurie Gerber , (@lauriegerber.coach on Instagram) head coach with the renowned Handel Group. I have been crushing on the Handel Group from afar and today we get to dig in with Laurie about why this type of coaching has been one of the top top TOP methods in the world to support personal growth. There's a reason it has been used in over 50 educational programs and institutes of learning including MIT and Stanford Graduate School of Business!

Time to start giving a shift!

 

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As a self-made entrepreneur, Helen created her first business in 2017 at age 23 (with only $300!!) and it is now doing over 4 million in sales. She breaks it all down for us.

In the meantime, she has also founded a Charleston-based smoothie bar, a plant-based food truck, a low alcohol wine spritzer and an entire online marketplace to promote a healthy lifestyle. Oh, she's also writing a book.

Not only is she a savvy businesswoman + amazing leader, but she is also outspokenly passionate about leading and managing, human design, 80X20 balanced living, entrepreneurship and the food industry. And she is adorable, has sick sick eyebrows, is a dog mom and funny as hell. She's my inspo. 

Use code GROOMEDLA for 15% off anything over at https://blenderbombs.com/

And a quick take away for your morning routine that she swears by is GAME:

Gratitude
Affirmations
Manifestation
Envisioning
Silence

Find Helen and all her bomb-ass shizzy on G: https://www.instagram.com/hushupandhustle/
https://www.instagram.com/blenderbombs/
https://www.instagram.com/80x20market/
https://www.instagram.com/tipsyspritzers/

 

This episode is sponsored by Harper Coats - the perfect winter puffer!

Better Rhodes, the most amazing site for non-alcoholic bevvies. 

 

Karyn Calabrese declares “she is not special”. Yet it is undeniable, she has a special gift. She has learned to listen to the knowledge innate within herself and become a leading holistic healer and teacher.

Many people look at Karyn at age 73 and assume she inherited a strong matriarchy. The facts are, however, that both her mother and grandmother died at ages younger than Karyn is now. With this seeming fate at hand, she sets out to prove her genetic heredity wrong. This is where her story begins.

Alone with two children to raise, she bought her first wheatgrass juicer and opened a new life of growth and prosperity with her first business, growing and distributing wheatgrass. More importantly, this began her life-long exploration into the interconnectedness between food and body and the ultimate attainment of self-insurance and inner peace.

She believes it is not enough to simply eat live foods but to cleanse the body of the strong, negative, anti-life foods still in the body. Today, Karyn teaches detoxification classes throughout the year to give these lessons to others. To facilitate this process of cleansing, she opened a holistic therapy center, Karyn’s Inner Beauty Center.

This is where we find Karyn today. A 73-year-old woman, who lives the full, lively life she envisioned giving herself. For as Karyn herself questions at the end of every day: “If you don’t take care of this, the most magnificent machine you’ll ever be given, where are you going to live?”

Find Karyn on her IG:  https://www.instagram.com/karyncalabrese/

Her site: https://www.shopkaryns.com/link-page

This episode is sponsored by Harper Coats - the perfect winter puffer!

Better Rhodes, the most amazing site for non-alcoholic bevvies.