Rebel Zen

Can you believe a whole year has passed? Tova and Carolina take the time to reflect on the past year lessons we've learned things we've loved and some of our favorite episodes! Thank you to all our loyal listeners. We love and appreciate you all!

In this episode Tova covers some deep and important life lessons that she has come to find throughout her life in regards to family, health, happiness, and relationships. Some helpful life hacks to live a life of lightness, relative ease, and a little bit of gratitude in every situation.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Rebel Zen, Carolina sits down with her former student and longtime friend, Jeremy Williams. From Clarksville, Indiana, to becoming a successful engineer, business owner, father, and grandfather, Jeremy shares his incredible journey and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Together, they explore his new book, How to Engineer a Great Kid, a thoughtful guide that balances structure and compassion in parenting. Jeremy discusses the importance of patience, letting go of the constant sense of urgency, and creating a supportive environment for children to thrive.

Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with wisdom, laughs, and stories of personal growth. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you won't want to miss!

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In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Tova and Carolina dive into the fascinating world of the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. They share their personal connections to these unique ways of giving and receiving love, exploring how understanding them can deepen relationships with friends, family, and partners. From Carolina's passion for Words of Affirmation to Tova's connection with Acts of Service, the duo unpacks how love languages shape their lives and the people around them. Tune in for relatable stories, meaningful reflections, and a thought-provoking discussion that will leave you pondering your own love language.

Beth Bradley is a self proclaimed Bad B*tch who owns her own business, is attempting online dating at almost 50, while balancing fitness, friends and a little 'aesthetic tune-up' recently. She shares her story about life after divorce, death, a law suit, and how essential she finds her friendships and family in dealing with the roller coaster of life. You can find her at https://www.instagram.com/bethbradleypaints/

Fear of rejection is something that begins from a young age and carries on through life. Whether we are afraid to be picked last in a sports team, afraid of being rejected in a relationship or or being left out of a friendship it's something we all have dealt with at some point in our lives. But can fear of rejection also give us boundaries for society and help us and relate to other people in a more meaningful way? Join us for this episode and really great discussion on what happens when fear of rejection takes control of our life when we can overcome that fear to find our true selves.

In this episodes Tova sits down with Gila Pfeffer. Gila Pfeffer is a sixteen year breast cancer previvor, survivor and prevention advocate. She is the author of the reluctantly inspirational memoir Nearly Departed: Adventures In Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences. Her work includes the widely shared McSweeney's piece "An Open Letter to Tiffany & Co. About Their Advertising Campaign for the Ring That Helps Women Remember They Survived Cancer." Gila has also written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, Today.com, Oprah Daily and more. Her "Feel It on the First" campaign uses tongue-in-cheek photo and video reminders to prioritize breast health and has directly led to earlier diagnoses and treatment for some very grateful women. A mother of four grown children, she splits her time between New York City, London and Instagram.

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In this episode, Tova and Carolina talk about some pros and cons of practicing yoga in different environments. From a more traditional yoga studio to large group events; every place can offer something new and exciting. There's no right or wrong place to practice and the best thing about Yoga is you can do it anywhere!

Imposter Syndrome is defined ad the subjective experience of perceived self-doubt in one's abilities and accomplishments compared with others, despite evidence to suggest the contrary. In this episode Tova and Carolina talk about what it feels like to have these self doubts and some strategies to help overcome this feeling and find confidence in yourself and your abilities

In this episode, Carolina sits down with Kimberly Joy Morgan, an inspiring international health coach certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Kimberly specializes in gut health and microbiome reconstruction, bringing a unique approach to wellness that empowers individuals from the inside out.

Beyond her professional expertise, Kimberly is also a union actress, personal trainer, wife, mother, sister, and a devoted child of God. Join us for an uplifting and insightful conversation where Kimberly shares her journey, her passion for holistic health, and how she integrates faith into her life and work. This episode promises to inspire and empower those seeking a balanced approach to health, wellness, and spirituality.