In life — if we’re lucky enough — we, as humans, cross paths with people who put us in a perpetual state of awe. People who have such exponential levels of ambition, intelligence, hunger for change, truth, and bandwidth that it’s hard to believe they actually exist. Consider yourselves fortunate to meet one of those people today. Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. Ara also co-leads Seed Labs, which develops novel applications of bacteria to solve some of our most pressing ecological challenges. She’s been a fellow at the MIT media labs center for future storytelling and CCA’s design MBA program, named one of Marie Claire’s 50 most influential women in America, Business Insiders Silicon Alley Top 100, and 36 Rockstar Rockstar Women in NYC Tech. Having found her place at the intersection of storytelling, design, and technology, Ara combines an incessant pursuit of facts and commitment to stewarding the future of science communication to change the way we discern evidence and evangelism in making choices for our bodies, our health, and our world. Her commitment to the truth above all else is what puts her in your corner, so you can find health and happiness through a lens of accuracy. Let’s unpack some of what she knows!

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Today’s podcast marks the end of an era. I’m leaving Los Angeles and bailing to Boise, Idaho! See how an innocent road trip to Idaho turned into buying a plot of land on our final day. This episode illustrates how intuition, a dog named ‘Charlie’ and embracing adventure can beckon life’s greatest plot twist. I loved recording today’s episode, so much so that I used every sound effect on my podcast machine (again). Today tells the story of how I decided on Boise, Idaho as my next hometown and how ‘risk’ feels scary but ‘right’ feels ‘intuitive.’ This is a must-listen for anyone looking to shake things up and find clarity in your ‘next move.’

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Here’s something about me: Witnessing emotional intelligence in another human being is my Kryptonite. I flock to it. It’s my love language. It has always made me feel safe, secure, and seen. With it often comes vulnerability, self-awareness, and a level of open-mindedness that lends itself to impactful change. Today’s guest, Monica Berg, embodies what it means to be emotionally intelligent. Her capacity to be aware of, control, and express her emotions and handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically while guiding people to a place of expressing their own emotions is nothing short of magic. She’s the chief communications officer of the Kabbalah Center and author of two emotionally intelligent books, “Rethink Love” and “Fear is Not an Option.” There’s so much to unpack about her, and I feel lucky to get the chance to attempt to do just that.

Learn more: rethinklife.today

Instagram: @monicaberg74

Read: “Rethink Love”

Read: “Fear is Not an Option”

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The hardest conversation is so often the most important one. The fear that cloaked today’s conversation disappeared with every word spoken. Because when you talk about race relations, white privilege, horrific death, and accountability, you very quickly set free the ‘white elephant’ in the room. My conversation with Dolvett Quince is a must listen for anyone struggling to find their purpose amidst the pain. It is a must listen for every white person wondering how to open a conversation about race with their black friends, but more importantly with their white friends. It holds up a mirror to the ‘head start’ having white skin gifts you while leaving space and grace and love for the misunderstandings, missteps, and misinformation. Dolvett’s truth takes us on a journey that you’ll never forget. A conversation that will forever hold space for today’s difficult time. 

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Today’s guest is going to make people’s brains explode. She’s in the business of unpacking years of information, debunking myths, and pursuing fact over fear when it comes to the medication so ubiquitous it’s been dubbed simply “The Pill.” I am talking, of course, about the small-but-mighty birth control pill. Yet despite its commonality, if it weren’t for people like Holly Grigg-Spall, we might not know how hard a pill it is to swallow. You may know Holly from her Guardian op-ed on the pill, which was ranked the most-read comment piece of 2016, went viral, became a “Twitter Moment,” and landed her a prized feature in the Washington Post and interview on NPR. She’s been named the poster girl for the movement of women abandoning the pill in favor of contraceptives that don’t wreak havoc on their body and mind, has collaborated with Alanis Morissette about the pro period revolution — talk about a Jagged Little Pill — and is the author of the cult book “Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control.” If you’ve, like me, lost years of your life to birth control and cleaning up the mess it left, you’ll want to know everything you can about how something so small can leave such damage in its wake.

Learn more: sweeteningthepill.com

Documentary: thebusinessofbirthcontrol.com

Facebook: facebook.com/sweeteningthepill

Read: “Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control.”

Article: "The Pill is Linked to Depression – and Doctors Can No Longer Ignore It"

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Roughly a year and a half ago, Amy Duncan and I sat down to have one of the most raw and real conversations I’ve ever had. Episode 20 of this podcast is one of those shows that brings you to your knees. We sat down in the throes of one of her greatest challenges — reconciling the love you have for someone you just might lose. I will forever be in awe of her bravery that day. In case you missed that conversation, let’s bring you up to speed on who Amy Duncan is: She’s the CEO and founder of the supercharged skincare line Mowellens. Her passion for life, health, and wellness is certainly contagious. We talk about finding peace, stability, and joy through times of pain, taking time to reexamine your purpose and direction, and finding closure. This is one of those hard, beautiful conversations that will inspire you and remind you to ‘act now’ when caring for those you love. 

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I think it’s safe to say I am very comfortable with the soundboard I just now discovered on my podcast equipment. Today, I talk all about the current highs and lows of life in quarantine, including my car’s latest break-in (the 4th this year), SkinOwl’s brand new repack, and how easy it is to leave one aspect of your business behind as you evolve as a business. I rant about Zoom, the naked man on the other end of every ‘pandemic related’ website link (you know who I’m talking about) and what town I might call ‘home’ in the near future. Love today’s episode? Leave a five star rating and review on your favorite podcast app.

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It’s not often I get to sit down with one of my closest friends and interview them about their life. And maybe that’s because in today’s episode, my heart strings were pulled to the point of melting down three sentences in. Meet friend for life, Stephanie Brooker. A wild, free, unstoppable, ambitious woman, mother, wife, friend. Her story is one I’ve never truly been able to fathom - perhaps because it is laced in unimaginable challenges, such as drug addiction and childhood sexual assault, but even moreso because of her heroic journey back to self. How she rewrote her own history despite the odds being against her. It brings tears to my eyes to think of someone so special reconciling these pains and processes. Today, we peel back the layers of it all and once again, I sit, microphone in hand, in awe of Stephanie’s strength, optimism, and voracious hunger for life, despite the many experiences that could have stolen said appetite. This is a must-listen for every mother, woman, and human looking for a reminder of how meaningful our journey truly is. 

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There is something about today’s guests that, when I think of them, I immediately smile. Orly Shani and Brandi Milloy are the mastermoms behind the addictive MOMHOOD podcast, a show that encourages all moms to own their parent’s path and embrace their unique vision of what it means to build a family. It is their belief that there is — quite literally — a million ways to mom. Together they are a force to be reckoned with, but they each lead equally impressive separate lives. They talk about breaking away from the vision of motherhood they grew up seeing, finding a way to celebrate being a mom, and being okay with not being perfect.

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If ever there was a time to explore boosting our immunity, adapting to a changing world, and overcoming stress, it’s now. It is my absolute honor to welcome Danielle Ryan Broida to the studio. Danielle is an Herbalist and Holistic Nutritionist, as well as Mycology Instructor and National Educator for Four Sigmatic. Join us today as Danielle tells the story of her passion for functional mushrooms, and eloquently explains their benefits on our minds, bodies, and overall well being. 

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