Alcohol has been consumed by me since 8th grade; and it has consumed a greater part of my adult life until last summer. My decision to cut out alcohol did not stem from a desire to be healthy, remove hangovers, decrease brain fog, fear of blacking out or social anxiety. My decision to remove alcohol from my lifestyle came from recognizing that I feel my best self when I do not have alcohol in me. I want to be able to control how I feel, I want to remember, I want to connect and most importantly, I want to be present. I would actually freak out if you told my 20 year old self I stopped drinking. I would be so worried … do you have friends? Do you go out? Are you okay? Alcohol has always been a side character in my life, and at the age of 27, going 28, one I don't need and one I don’t want. If I wanted to drink tomorrow, I would. I am driving this bus. Having the knowledge of what works best for me, is a power. Being able bodied, having a healthy body and taking care of it the best that i can is what works best for ME. You do not need to drink to be somebody, to have fun, to be you. You need to do what works best for you. For me, this has been a year of realization and change. Listen along and feel free to reach out with questions.

A common cold thought it could take me down, and it did, but I wouldn’t let it get in the way of episode 53. I had a bachelorette party this past weekend, and I had so much fun, I am totally pro bachelorette parties but NO pedal and pub. Begging. Have I done it? Yeah. Do I need to do it again? No and don’t venmo request me to split it. I posed a news worthy thought provoking question and discuss it  - do you come from a sleep supportive family or a non sleep supportive family? I didn’t know that by asking this I would go MF’in viral but thats the way the cookie crumbles. And then i talk viral - what does this mean to me - what does it mean to you - my goal is to not be numbers focused but authentically laughter and joy focused. I am overwhelmed at the messages I have received on Not That Deep, thank you for your engagement, acceptance and for being you!!! 

One day during my everyday commute to work, I started to hear these bright voices in the subway that after passing the turnstiles, appeared as two men. These two guys were so cheery, greeting everyone who passed, I couldn’t help but greet them right back. After the first week of “good mornings” and “have a great day”, I needed to know their names. Derrick Blocker and Danny Perez are the two guys keeping Union Square peppy. They quickly went from the guys who I said good morning to, to the guys who I hug every morning, running between the two since they stand on opposing sides of the entrance. I tend to stand for 2-4 minutes and watch them do their thing, no matter the time of morning. I watch in awe as they greet little kids, older folk, the regulars, the new commuters, dogs and people alike. People they see every day, and ones they only see once, but make a lasting impression on nonetheless. Derrick and Danny are celebrities as far as I’m concerned. They brighten everyone’s days who pass them, and there is no greater power than kindness. I had Danny and Derrick on Not That Deep not only to share them with you, but to get to know them as individuals. I learned a lot about them, and most importantly I learned that Derrick loves an apple juice at the diner, and Danny prefers butter pecan iced coffee more than the rest. Thank you so much for listening. 

When I first had the idea to sublet for the entire summer, moving apartments every month, lots questioned me. Duh. I bet you’re reading this like “why…….?” At this time in my life, I find change exciting. I find disrupting a routine to be magical, as I never know what it will bring. My lease was up in May, and I decided to take the summer to “try out” new neighborhoods. I had only lived in one place, why not try some other places out for size. I was open to anything, and the universe and my community came majorly into play. This is why you should always ask - put what you want out there- you never know what will come from it. Living in different places for 30 days encourages me to live it to the fullest- this can mean trying a lot of new things, going out, seeing new areas, but it can also mean finding where feels like home, is there a park I am drawn to? A coffee shop? A new subway stop that puts a smile on my face? (Nothing will ever beat Union Square, we already knew this). We study abroad if we are able, right? Why? To see new cultures, try new things, expand your comfort zone. You don’t need to go to Europe to do that. Where can you expand your comfort zone locally? Enjoy episode 48 of Not That Deep. 

Ella Katz is an all around great person. Ella was introduced to me by my friend Jacky Norris who told me, “you guys are doing to be obsessed with each other” - and she was correct. Ella is not only well spoken - she is bright, she is a connector, she is a driver of change, a seeker of truth. Ella left her big girl job a few weeks ago and now has a show, now podcast called Taller Toddlers. She has accurately nailed that the key to happiness is doing the things we loved as a child, when there wasn’t a care. We talk about the power of a morning routine and your after work time and why it is so important to listen to that voice in your head. Ella is a breath of fresh air, check her out and check out Taller Toddlers, you’ll be so happy you did.