Living Brave

Parris Rose is an entertainment reporter, on-camera host, writer, and creator of her show the Unpopular Opinion. In this episode, we cover controversial race topics like who can Say the N-Word - an opinion that became her most popular ever on YouTube. Parris shares how she went from hardcore people-pleasing to deciding to lay it all out on the table and "oust herself." Other topics include speaking your truth (especially when it may receive backlash), therapy, trauma, and of course, how she ended up barking like a dog in front of dozens of people. This is also for anyone that is experiencing the highs and lows of trying something new - all the entrepreneurs and freelancers and go-getters out there will find it motivating and helpful! For those that have been made to feel that they can't go for their dreams, give this a heartfelt listen. 

Considering a leap of faith, leaving a career you dislike or taking a break from life as you know it? Tired of convincing yourself that what you truly want is impossible, when it's in fact already happening for many people right NOW? 

In this episode, we dive into the topic of travel, and more specifically how traveling to a new place and getting outside of our comfort zone can help us get unstuck. Hear Shoshanna's take on traveling with purpose, and how to make even the most far-fetched of dreams happen for you. 

Join me and my best friend Kelsey for a heartfelt discussion about some of our toughest, most vulnerable moments, and the how behind our biggest accomplishments. In this episode we talk about her ongoing battle with eating disorders, how she traded her cubicle for a 9-thrive, dating and being “single” for a decade, practices that allow us to level up in life, and much more. This episode is for anyone who has struggled with self-doubt and self-destructive behavior and those need a final push to take the leap of faith. 

Research shows loneliness and social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Instead of pushing the feeling aside, how can we sit with ourselves, befriend loneliness and dare to learn about the darker parts of ourselves - the parts we typically don't show on our social media profiles? This episode explores the meaning of true belonging and how we can connect deeply with ourselves and one another for a fuller, more vibrant life. 

Six years ago, Katie was at the height of her career as a high ticket corporate recruiter when she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called ocular melanoma. Eighteen months later, Katie’s cancer metastasized to her liver. In this heartfelt episode, we talk about three key events that led Katie to write her memoir, "Love, Your Future Happy Self," losing her mom to cancer, contracting an STD as a virgin, and getting diagnosed with cancer herself. Amid her marathon fight with stage IV cancer, learn why Katie says that “for the first time in decades, she truly loves herself.” I can guarantee this episode will move you, make you laugh, and maybe even cry, and inspire you to live a little more every day. 

Dani Dillard is an energy transformation coach who travels the world with everything she owns. Before we recorded, Dani asked me if there was anything off limits, to which I said HELL NO. What follows is a free-flow, raw and powerful conversation. We cover topics including genital herpes, relationship, anxiety, shame, psychedelics, spiritual awakening, and healing on the surface vs. deep energy work. It's an open invitation to come home to the heart and connect to the soul. 

Jason Swann is a social activist, photographer, consultant, and co-founder of Rising Routes, an organization that seeks to normalize our differences through outdoor adventure. In this episode, we dive deep into topics such as race, social change, criminal justice, relationships, self-development, and much more. Jason shares captivating stories, as well as his own tools and practices that help him manage his emotions and stay fit to serve. 

A big, loving welcome to the Living Brave podcast, a place where limiting beliefs dissolve and inspiration grows. I'm Shoshanna Raven, a writer, yoga teacher, and world nomad. In this episode, I share two key pivotal moments that completely changed my life. I talk about what happened when I traded in my corporate job for a one-way ticket to India, and why telling people I have a highly stigmatized STI is one of my favorite things to do. On Living Brave, we believe that true self-love and radical transparency are recipes for a full and vibrant life. Let's dive in.