How Are You Arriving? Conversations with Cristina Young,

In this episode of How Are You Arriving, parenting coach Joni Korn joins Cristina for a compassionate and practical conversation about navigating ADHD with teens. Drawing from her lived experience as a parent of ADHDers and her work supporting families, Joni reframes challenging behaviors as communication. She helps parents better understand what their children are really trying to express.

Joni shares her journey from practicing law to homeschooling her sons and eventually becoming a parenting coach specializing in ADHD. Together, they explore why parenting teens with ADHD can feel so overwhelming, especially during middle and high school, and why many kids with ADHD are developmentally several years behind their peers. Joni emphasizes the importance of empathy, emotional regulation, and focusing on connection rather than control.

This conversation offers hope, clarity, and actionable strategies for parents who feel exhausted, isolated, or stuck in cycles of nagging and conflict. If you’re navigating ADHD, executive function challenges, or want to parent with more compassion and confidence, this episode will resonate.

In this episode of How Are You Arriving, Cristina sits down with Bruce Taylor for a thoughtful conversation about parenting, legacy, curiosity, and purpose-driven work. Bruce reflects on the pride he feels in his relationship with his sons and the importance of staying connected as children grow into adulthood.

Bruce also shares the inspiration behind The Wurman Prelude, a conference dedicated to exploring the mentors, influences, and experiences that shape meaningful success. Rather than focusing on accomplishments alone, he emphasizes the power of asking better questions and uncovering the stories behind the people we admire.

Throughout the episode, Bruce reflects on stamina, personal connection, and giving yourself permission to pursue what genuinely excites you. This is a reflective conversation about living with intention, curiosity, and purpose.

In this episode, Cristina sits down with Stephanie Rosen, a descendant of Holocaust survivors and cofounder of 3G Miami. Stephanie shares her family’s story, the founding of 3G Miami, and her passion for bringing Holocaust education into classrooms through personal testimony — not just history books.

She opens up about her journey from Montreal to Miami, leaving corporate finance for purpose-driven work, and the remarkable growth of 3G Miami, which has reached nearly 20,000 students. Stephanie also reflects on resilience, Jewish identity, her own health challenges, and the meaning we can find in our work when it’s tied to legacy, remembrance, and hope.

This is a deeply human conversation about memory, empathy, and the importance of speaking up when hatred goes unchecked. If you’re interested in Holocaust history, Jewish identity, intergenerational resilience, or purpose-driven living, this episode will move you.

Harvard-trained cardiologist Dr. Olivia Mechanic joins How Are You Arriving to talk longevity, preventive medicine, and what truly keeps us healthy. After leaving traditional care for a concierge model, she’s redefining how patients approach heart health and aging. How does Dr. Olivia arrive? Press play.

Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving! I am thrilled to welcome Mandy DiMarzo to today's Zoom call. Mandy is a relentless athlete, wellness speaker, and kickass fitness instructor. She is tough, a TEDx speaker, a wellness expert, and a former Division I soccer player. Mandy has overcome an eating disorder as well as countless injuries. As a result of managing all these obstacles, Mandy made the pivotal decision to stop striving for the unattainable and instead embrace the power within her. Tune in to find out how she does it all! 

In this episode… 

• Mandy’s resilience 

• Comeback story 

• Managing the uncertainty

• Leaning on habits  

• Impostor syndrome 

• Finding your way 

Quotes

“I really have to keep reminding myself that what you go through is what you grow through.” - Mandy DiMarzo 

“Labels do not serve anyone. All they do is box you in.” - Mandy DiMarzo 

“In a way, denial serves our brain so well, and it's such a smart adaptation because it lets our brain settle for a second into this new world of truth.” - Cristina Young 

Timestamps: 

0:00 - 4:05 | Intro  

4:05 - 8:40 | Definition of resilience 

8:40 - 10:10 | Managing the uncertainty 

10:10 - 13:05 | Impostor syndrome 

13:05 - 17:30 | Unfamiliar territory 

17:30 - 18:40 | Doing the research 

18:40 - 20:45 | Denial with grief 

20:45 - 24:00 | Daily habits, hacks, & coping mechanisms 

24:00 - 26:45 | Mindset shift 

26:45 - 30:25 | The pedestal 

30:25 - 33:55 | Serving others 

33:55 - 36:15 | Character strengths 

36:15 - 43:05 | Accepting help  

43:05 - 45:25 | The future 

45:25 - 48:35 | A bigger force 

48:35 - 50:25 | Silver-linings 

50:25 - 53:00 | A message for someone in the midst of the storm 

53:00 - 54:25 | Outro 

Welcome back to How Are You Arriving! I am so excited to announce our next theme on this podcast. The next few episodes fall under the theme of Passion-Driven Work. I admire the people whose work is not only about the paycheck, but also about purpose. Passion-driven work is what happens when a cause, a belief, or a commitment calls us and we answer. Some jobs we chose because they’re practical, while others chose us because of what we believe in, who we want to help, or the difference we have to make. The stories we will be diving into show us what happens when work is fueled not only by skill but also by conviction, when what we do is tethered to what matters most to us.  

This week, I am delighted to have a dear old friend, Sandra Lippard, joining me on the podcast. She lives in Maryland with her husband and 15-year-old twin girls. Sandra’s first career was in product marketing for high-tech companies, and after her children were born, she took some time off to reevaluate her priorities. She then switched gears to work in a field that made a difference in her own life. Tune in to find out more!

In this episode…

• Surrogacy 

• Empathy 

• Rocky paths 

• Gratitude 

• Passion & job 

• Resilience 

• Values, beliefs, & emotions

Quotes

“The first step is making sure that you are comfortable having a relationship with this person for a year.” - Sandra Lippard 

“It’s so inspiring to know that the work you do everyday comes from lived experience.” - Cristina Young 

“No journey is ever identical.” - Sandra Lippard 

Timestamps: 

0:00 - 2:30 | Introduction 

2:30 - 7:55 | Surrogacy  

7:55 - 11:30 | Surrogate clients 

11:30 - 15:10 | Gratitude 

15:10 - 17:45 | Patterns 

17:45 - 20:25 | A passion or job 

20:25 - 23:45 | Sandra’s resilience 

23:45 - 27:05 | Values, beliefs, & emotions  

27:05 - 30:30 | Intentions of the surrogates 

30:30 - 32:05 | Misunderstandings 

32:05 - 37:00 | Turning struggle into purpose 

37:00 - 37:43 | Outro 

Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This episode marks the third episode of the four-part series on the resiliency factor. Joining me this week is Kristen Mullen, who is here to talk about resilience. She is a school psychologist who specializes in serving students struggling with trauma and emotional regulation. Kristen has been in this field for more than 20 years and possesses a remarkable calm, as well as expertise that I believe lends a great deal of peace to all the families she works with. Tune in to find out more! 

In this episode… 

• Facing challenges personally vs. professionally 

• Deep breaths 

• Making a plan

• Talking to people 

• The power of information 

• Make lemonade out of lemons 

• Being proud of yourself 

Quotes

“When you are faced with a challenge it is important to first try and take a deep breath, then try to figure out your plans, who you are gonna see, talk to as many people as you can, and really try and make a plan.” - Kristen Mullen 

“When your child is in pain you want to take their place in a heartbeat.” - Kristen Mullen 

“Strength is in reflecting and repairing.” - Cristina Young 

“We don’t really grow and change in a comfortable setting. We need to be uncomfortable.” - Kristen Mullen

Timestamps: 

0:00 - 2:30 | Intro 

2:30 - 7:35 | Challenges professionally vs. personally 

7:35 - 10:35 | The power of information  

10:35 - 13:10 | Gathering your people 

13:10 - 16:00 | BIG feelings 

16:00 - 17:25 | Being proud of yourself 

17:25 - 20:05 | Changing from challenges 

20:05 - 21:55 | Parenting choices 

21:55 - 24:50 | The children Kristen works with 

24:50 - 29:00 | Is resilience learned? 

29:00 - 33:00 | Teaching resilience to kids 

33:00 - 37:05 | Resilience within yourself 

37:05 - 38:15 | Imagining the worst-case scenario 

38:15 - 40:00 | Building time in for reflection 

40:00 - 43:25 | Empty nest 

43:25 - 47:00 | Stop and reflect  

47:00 - 50:05 | A truth or lesson about resilience 

Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This week is the 2nd part of the 4-part series called The Resilience Factor. I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Marisa Messore to my show today. This episode is titled “Everyday Resilience: The Small Stuff Builds The Big Stuff.” 

Marisa attended Boston University for medical school after completing her undergraduate studies at Tufts. She completed her residency here at the University of Miami, studying OBGYN, and has been in private practice since 1997. In 2003, Marisa joined the menopause society and became a certified menopause practitioner. She is THE doctor to see regarding all things menopause and hormones. Tune in to hear about how she tackles resilience! 

In this episode…

• Bouncing BACK

• Conflict resolution 

• Navigating 

• Covid-19

• Looking at the positive 

• Mental breaks 

Quotes

“Resilience is about bouncing BACK but with a new strength.” - Cristina Young 

“With anything in life, looking at the positives is so important.” - Marisa Messore

“When you make the decision to begin to accept you give up real estate in your brain that was preoccupied with fighting it, and all of a sudden that real estate is available for other things” - Cristina Young  

Timestamps: 

0:00 - 3:00 | Intro 

3:00 - 4:30 | Definition of resilience 

4:30 - 9:00 | What resilience means to Marisa 

9:00 - 11:05 | Takeaways from COVID 

11:05 - 12:35 | Belonging to something bigger than yourself 

12:35 - 15:30 | Resilience within patients 

15:30 - 17:45 | Exercise 

17:45 - 21:50 | Mindset 

21:50 - 25:35 | Menopause affecting resilience  

25:35 - 26:35 | Social media 

26:35 - 29:50 | The secret sauce managing menopause 

29:50 - 32:50 | Not sweating the small stuff 

32:50 - 34:25 | Compassion for yourself 

34:25 - 38:15 | Menopause being a public topic 

38:15 - 38:48 | Outro 

Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This week marks the beginning of a 4-part series called The Resilience Factor. What does it REALLY mean to be resilient? In the next four episodes, we will dive into what resilience looks like in everyday life, in our relationships, amidst internal obstacles, and during significant transitions. Then we will examine the growth that comes after the hardship and struggle. 

You’ll hear real stories and practical tools that you can apply in your own life. Subscribe now and join me as we explore how resilience helps us bounce BACK!

In this episode…

• Differences in resilience 

• Support system 

• Parents feelings 

• Choices

• Giving & being given to

• Teaching teens resilience   

• Being seen 

Quotes

“Some resilience is not about standing alone, but really about leaning into family, friendship, school, culture, and community. Our connections can actually be the strongest anchor in the storm.” - Cristina Young 

“The whole process of growing up is all about messing up. You have to let your teens mess up in order to grow.” - Michelle Icard 

“As a parent, you have to accept that you are raising someone apart from you. Someone whose job it is to separate from you. Someone who will be who they’ll be regardless.” - Michele Icard

Timestamps: 

0:00 - 4:15 | Intro 

4:15 - 5:20 | Definition of resilience 

5:20 - 8:10 | Support 

8:10 - 11:55 | Being strong for others 

11:55 - 14:10 | Teaching teens resilience 

14:10 - 16:35 | A calm stance as a parent 

16:35 - 25:00 | Resilience is challenging 

25:00 - 28:50 | Knowing yourself as a parent 

28:50 - 32:05 | Being seen & mattering to others 

32:05 - 38:50 | Helping your kids know they matter to the family 

38:50 - 41:45 | Help kids with the friendship storms 

41:45 - 46:20 | Resilience in a time of need 

46:20 - 49:50 | Scripts 

49:50 - 50:59 | Outro  

Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving? This week we have Max Gelband and I think you all are going to love him. Max is a 27 year old real estate broker who is originally from Boulder but has been in Miami for a couple of years. I am lucky enough to know Max because he actually helped me find my office. He is transparent, he is vulnerable, he is smart, and he shares so many interesting insights in this episode. Tune in!

In this episode…

• Goal setting 

• Consistency 

• Motivation/motivators 

• Internal dialogue 

• Support system 

• Self awareness 

• Expectations 

• Attitude & effort 

Quotes

“I think it is important to reflect on what was before we dive into what we hope happens in the future.” - Cristina Young

“If I can be a semi-decent human being, I am probably doing better than most of the humans on the earth right now.” - Max Gelband 

Timestamps: 

0:00 - 3:00 | Intro 

3:00 - 7:35 | Goal setting for seasons 

7:35 - 10:20 | 5 people you spend the most time with 

10:20 - 12:20 | Being a semi-decent human being 

12:20 - 15:00 | Applying the lessons 

15:00 - 17:10 | Changes for seasons 

17:10 - 20:35 | Eliminate the ignorance tax 

20:35 - 22:45 | Internal monologue 

22:45 - 25:00 | Self discipline 

25:00 - 27:50 | Humility 

27:50 - 32:25 | Upbringing 

32:25 - 34:35 | Transparency 

34:35 - 37:40 | Free spirit 

37:40 - 46:25 | Changing & growing 

46:25 - 47:45 | Understanding yourself 

47:45 - 50:05 | Let them 

50:05 - 53:30 | Future self 

53:30 - 54:16 | Outro