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#30: Congratulations! You've been invited home for the holidays. Now the pressure's on to make a good impression. Fear not! Today, we're sharing the ultimate playbook for making his mom cry (in a good way) and earning your status as the best partner he's ever had. After what we've got planned, they might even think you're too good for him.

#29: This is a bonus clip from our conversation with Todd Chi in Bali, Indonesia. He tells the story of how his meditation practice helped him maintain inner peace & stability in difficult circumstances.

Todd's book recommendations include Siddharta and Michael Rhodes' collection.

Listen to Parts 1 & 2 to learn more about Todd, his life story, and his current work.

#28: This is Part 2 of our interview with Todd Chi. Go back and listen to Part 1 first to hear Todd's life story.

This episode focuses on his current work as a practitioner of breathwork and energy work. We cover meditation, reiki, qigong, tai chi, and numerology. We dive into each modality, learning what it is and how it can be used to optimize performance.

Todd lives in Bali, Indonesia, and conducts both in-person and remote sessions in reiki, qigong, tai chi, numerology and breathwork. To schedule a session with Todd, DM him @toddchi9.

#27: The pod is still on the road in Bali, Indonesia. This is Part 1 of our conversation with our new friend and global citizen, Todd Chi.

He regales us with his experiences... doing ayahuasca in Peru, training to play professional tennis in Spain, accidentally joining a fight club in Kansas, working on a yacht in Mallorca, and even managing @munay_canggu cafe in Bali, where we all met.

We learn how he's supported himself financially through it all, and made and kept great friends along the way. We hope his story inspires you to have faith in yourself and fearlessly chase adventure.

Todd lives in Bali, Indonesia, and conducts both in-person and remote sessions in reiki, qigong, tai chi, numerology and breathwork. To schedule a session with Todd, DM him @toddchi9.

#26: If you're like us, you have a hunch...back from working at a desk all day. Chin up...we have a solution: archery! As advised by our chiropractor, we initially tried the sport to improve posture and reduce pain. But we walked away with skills and mantras for hitting a bullseye in more ways than one...

#25: Get ready for an episode filled with adventure, inspiration, and a touch of aromatic allure. The girls are coming to you from Kima Surf Camp this week with a new guest. At 22, Masha Chaikovskaia has mastered 2 sports, lived in 3 countries, speaks 4 languages, and…can probably kick your ass.

Our conversation with Masha is wide-ranging, covering everything from:

• Tips for solo traveling as a young woman
• Things you should know before visiting South Korea
• ...And even how picking up a new hobby to impress your crush can change the course of your life

We bring you double Recs of the Week with 3 book recommendations and a number of fragrance recommendations. The books recommended in this episode are: Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland, None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney, and Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl.

At the end of the episode, Julia unleashes her passion for perfumes with an unstoppable flurry of over a dozen recommendations. If you're in need of a personalized fragrance rec, slide into our DMs at @much.needed.advice on Instagram. And please forgive us for any mispronunciations.

Finally, we have one content warning: Toward the end of this episode, we touch on the topic of eating disorders. Please keep in mind, we do not offer medical advice. If you struggle with disordered eating, it’s important to seek help from a professional. Contact your doctor or call the national hotline in your country. In the US, call 988 or text NEDA to 741741 for free 24/7 mental health support.

*Our recommendations are based on things we use and love. When you buy through our links, we may earn a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting MNA!

#24: If creating a daily routine sounds boring, you're not alone. And if you have ADHD like us, you likely have low levels of dopamine, making sticking to a routine nearly impossible. But not to worry: we've tackled this problem, and are here to bring you the concrete steps and emotional support you need. By supporting each others' good habits, we can all achieve our personal goals together.

The Recs of the Week are our favorite visual task reminders: the Weekly Notepad Planner and Daily Routine List.

DM your questions to @much.needed.advice on Instagram to be featured on future podcasts.

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#23: Amanda & Julia actually got their sh*t together for this intro (it wasn't recorded at 1am). Part 1 with Scotty left you inspired, and Part 2 will give you some practical takeaways for living and working abroad, including...

• Different ways to make money in other countries
• How to make friends and find your tribe in a transient environment
• Tips for when you eventually feel homesick or pressure from others to rejoin the rat race
• …And even the best hack for handling laundry so you can travel light for extended periods of time

Don't miss our best Recs of the Week to-date, which include the Bimawen Portable Monitor for working on the go, the book Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo, these door stop alarms and combination lock zip ties for extra security on your travels, and the supplements Host Defense MyCommunity and Grapefruit Seed Extract to keep you healthy so you can keep adventuring.

DM your questions to @much.needed.advice on Instagram to be featured on future podcasts.

*Our recommendations are based on things we use and love. When you buy through our links, we may earn a small affiliate commission at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting MNA!

#22: We're coming at you from bed with another unhinged intro...it's late here in Bali, but we did our best. Now for the juicy stuff: 

Hours after arriving in Ubud, Julia befriended a stranger and asked him to be on the podcast. It was a risky move but luckily, the next day he proceeded to drop atomic bombs of knowledge in what will be a two-part episode on how to travel the world as a digital nomad. 

In part 1, Scotty details the circumstances that led him to burn his old life to the ground and create a new one full of authenticity and adventure. Listen to this episode for the wisdom and motivation to step out of your comfort zone and thrive. Seriously, this guy should write a book or something... 

Stay tuned for part 2, where Scotty shares practical travel tips, his favorite tools for working remotely and some wild stories from the road - out next week!

#26: Do you ever wish you could initiate a factory reset on your brain and body? Might we suggest floating around in a simulated womb for an hour?

If you're feeling dissociative, reactive, or creatively stuck, float tanks might just be the unconventional remedy you need. 

Amanda and Julia went in blind (and nearly came out blind too... watch out for that salt water), so you don't have to. Join the girls as they discuss practical tips for preparing for your first float, dive into the unexpected mental challenges they encountered, and share the surprising insights gained while doing mermaid moves. 

If you're wondering how to navigate the zero-gravity abyss without losing your cool, this ep is for you!