In this throwback episode, we talk with Rachel Roller, a wellness and connection coach who stepped into brave leadership and saw her life transform when she started speaking openly and vulnerably about chronic illness, brain health, and self-empowerment. In this easy, fun, and flowy conversation, you’ll hear a new perspective on health and wellness, especially when it comes to speaking up for yourself and questioning the status quo. Other topics include issues with modern medicine, connection vs. validation, mindfulness, dating, fear & vulnerability, amazing practices Rachel integrates into her routine, and more. This episode is full of great storytelling and laughs. May it be of benefit!

Let’s get into some hot topics in the yoga and spirituality/personal development world. Join me in exploring how a misguided “abundance mindset,” or the obsession with MORE and BETTER feeds our feelings of inadequacy and scarcity culture, creating (real life) disengagement and isolation. Instead, we consider another way of being -- owning where we’re at in the process and stepping into brave leadership. Let’s normalize our imperfections and non-linear growth so that we can feel WHOLE, connected and peaceful where we're at, right NOW.

On this episode, we learn about Nicole's epic, 507-day solo journey on two wheels from Thailand to Spain to raise money for Happy Kids Center, the organization she co-manages in Nepal. Before the trip, Nicole didn't own a bicycle, had never pitched her own tent or made a fire, and calls herself the "most unlikely adventurer." We explore what it took to cross Tajikistan just after four cyclists were killed by terrorists. Nicole shares what to expect when finding a Mongolian shaman in the woods and offers us an exciting glimpse into worlds untouched. Other topics include curiosity, reincarnation, reflective work, what it means to have authorship over your life, sharing your authentic voice, taking a leap of faith, and the challenges of managing a non-profit, a task she took on when she was just 23. This episode is perfect for anyone hoping to turn a dream -- big or small -- into reality. 

Whether we're having fun with it or not, all of us are role-playing. On this episode, we explore the core of many spiritual teachings... How can we own our stories and use our roles to empower us rather than leave us feeling trapped? How do we connect to the part of us that is unchanging, to relieve anxiety and stress in our lives? We explore other topics including forgiveness vs. compassion, relationships, joy, ego, and living from the heart.

Mentioned on this episode:
True Sex & Wild Love #21 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/21-cheating-and-the-new-monogamy-with-dr-tammy-nelson/id1472061802?i=1000456892801
"Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419
Mooji teachings https://mooji.org/

Des is always up for an anything-goes conversation about some of life's biggest questions. We hear about her journey overcoming heroin addiction and dive into topics like what motivates us to change, how we decide what gets "normalized," alter egos, relationships, judgment, how to best serve the world and ourselves, and more. Des's storytelling does not disappoint and will invite you to laugh even when the topic is tender. Enjoy!

How do we share authentically in the age of "vulnerability porn?" How do we work with social tools and shield ourselves from the harmful side of Instagram culture? What's the difference between sharing your story and shedding, or transcending your own narrative? In this episode, we explore what it means to truly share from the heart and how to go about being brave from a place to nonattachment vs. falling into the never-ending cycle of feeding the ego. I offer a guided meditation to help us bridge the gap between our wholehearted vision for our lives, and how we show up in the world. The brave, vulnerable warrior is one that is open and yet humble -- who can acknowledge their power in the moment, knowing that "what's happened to me does not define me," but if sharing it can be of service, it's worthwhile regardless of the outcome. 

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.