Jordan Grainger is a young professional on a sober curious journey. On today’s episode, Jordan will share how her relationship with alcohol has evolved in her post-college years. Her journey started as a 30-day challenge to quit drinking, and led to so much more.

As Jordan experimented with various levels of drinking (or not drinking), she paid attention to the changes in her body and mindset. After cutting out alcohol, her anxiety completely dissolved and her depression was manageable for the first time she could remember. This led to a deeper exploration of why she felt the need to drink in the first place. Through journaling, therapy, and reflection, Jordan has come to a place where she can assess her desire to drink and respond accordingly. If you’ve been interested in a sober curious lifestyle, this episode is for you.

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Today we welcome Craig French to the pod. Craig is a performance and mindset coach from Long Island, NY. His clients range from individuals, couples, corporate businesses and sports teams. Craig knew from a young age that he was drawn to spirituality. He was interested in what goes on beneath the surface, and understood that people were chasing more than money, fame, and success. Through his own self-exploration and commitment to a mindful routine, he is eager to share his insight with us today.

Craig shares about his corporate workshops where he brings mindfulness and meditation to the work setting. We talk about burnout and how to forgo your ego to see a new perspective on life. Craig offers thoughts on walking meditation, morning routines, and the importance of consistency. In a world that chases productivity and success, Craig’s message is to slow down and pay close attention to your energy.

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***Content warning: mention of suicide and body dysmorphia.

Today we welcome Clayton Echard to the pod. Clayton is a physical and mental health advocate, former NFL player, and season 26’s Bachelor. Clayton shares his journey with body dysmorphia, which started in 7th grade. He struggled with feelings of inadequacy, body insecurity, and felt like he was in constant competition with his younger brother. Often, Clayton projected his opinions of himself onto others, expecting friends and family to view him the way he did: not good enough.

Clayton also talks about opening up to family with his mental health struggles, the need to people-please, and life in the public eye after the Bachelor. Through the years, he has learned to sift through the negativity and find constructive feedback. He reminds himself (and us) that even when you think you aren’t making progress, you are. We’ll chat about some mindfulness tools and the five pillars that Clayton lives by: communication, education, preparation, determination, realization.

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***Content warning: mention of suicidal ideation and disordered eating.

Today we welcome Christie O. Tate to the pod. Christie is a writer and essayist based out of Chicago, and she has two books on group therapy and friendship. Christie was raised in a home where she wasn’t encouraged to openly share her emotions. She felt compelled to keep secrets and joined group therapy as an affordable alternative to seeing a therapist. At first, she was uncomfortable. Who could possibly be eager to share their intimate feelings and insecurities in a public setting? And yet, she tried anyway, and found relief on the other side of shame.

Group therapy has brought Christie much success, though it didn’t come without the work. She exercised her ability to speak vulnerably and found courage through others. She shares her experience with disordered eating, suicidal ideation, and the loss and rebuilding of friendships. Through it all, Christie realized she never needed a cure, just a witness (or a group of them).

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Today’s episode features Logan Cohen, a marriage and family therapist, trauma professional and author. At the core of Logan’s work, he is dedicated to helping individuals heal from unresolved trauma and work through painful transitions. In today's episode, Logan will define trauma and trauma bonding, while also describing the signs of a survival response. He shares the importance of reality training, which helps individuals recognize when they are suffering from psychological abuse. If you think a loved one might be experiencing a mentally abusive relationship, Logan provides tips for reaching out and offering support.

We also touch on feeling lost as a young adult (and why that’s important), how to build human connection in a modern age, and ways to center yourself with the distraction of work and social media.

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Today we welcome Dom Leventini and Kevin Mertz.  These two friends went to high school together, but that isn’t their only common thread.  Both Dom and Kevin underwent life threatening medical conditions. Kevin was diagnosed with Diffuse large B cell lymphoma in August of 2021 and began chemotherapy weeks later. Dom was hit by a cement truck in January of 2022 while biking and woke up 6 weeks later. While the cause of their trauma was very different, their struggles and the takeaways they carry with them now are very similar.

While they have been close since sophomore year of high school, their relationship deepend over the past year.  After looking death in the face, it can be challenging to feel as if others can relate to what you’re going through.  What they found in each other was understanding. The two would take walks together, and discuss how their lives had changed and what they wanted to accomplish going forward.  They realized it was much easier to open up when doing an activity – shoulder to shoulder.  

Both are here today to tell their individual stories of recovery and how it impacted their lives, relationships, and outlook on life.  In this episode, they discuss some of the takeaways of those conversations. They share helpful tips for supporting a loved one and how their perspective on life has drastically changed.

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Today we welcome Dr. Cortney Warren to the pod. Dr. Warren is a Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Professor with an expertise in addictions and eating pathology. She offers deep insights into the psychology of self-deception, unraveling the ways in which we can hide uncomfortable truths from ourselves. Along with this insight, we will learn small steps towards practicing self-honesty and taking daily inventory of our emotions. We discuss heartache and how romantic love can be an addictive process. Dr. Warren describes a breakup to be like the loss of a lifestyle, and shares productive paths forward to recognize your value in and out of a relationship. Today’s episode is for those of you healing from heartache, rediscovering your values, or working to build a deeper understanding of self-esteem.

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Today we welcome Chrissy King to the pod. Chrissy is a writer and speaker who educates on lack of representation and racism in the fitness space. We will discuss diet culture, fitness trends, and how each of us can individually impact inclusivity at the gym.

Chrissy’s fitness journey began with the idea that she needed to “shrink” herself. Not just her body, but also her voice. Considering the unrealistic beauty standards that were being set as the precedent, she viewed the gym as a “fix” for her body. But once she lost the weight, happiness did not immediately follow. Instead, she shifted her mindset to ask, “How am I cultivating a life that feels joyous and not directly related to my body?”

Chrissy released a book earlier this year about body liberation, which discusses the origin of body positivity and some of its misconceptions. Her work focuses on cultivating a diverse environment so that every person feels a sense of belonging. In today’s episode (and in her book), she recognizes that none of us are free until all of us are free. Chrissy’s overarching message today is clear: you can find joy outside of your body.

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Today we welcome Kalina Silverman to the pod. Kalina is the creator of Big Talk, and her mission is to skip the small talk and start having more meaningful, genuine conversations. These conversations can be with yourself, people close to you or complete strangers. The point of big talk is to reconnect with yourself and others using universal questions everyone can relate to. You don’t need to have an education or specific skillset to answer a question such as: “What are you curious about lately?”

We’ll talk with Kalina about the origin of her business, which started out as an experimental YouTube video. That went viral. Got a lot of attention. And ultimately led to her giving a TEDx Talk on “How to Skip the Small Talk and Connect with Anyone.” We learn about the workshops Kalina leads for entrepreneurs, schools, corporate offices, and how ultimately she’d love to tackle the epidemic of loneliness.

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*** Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide.

Today on the podcast we welcome Jeff Kober, who has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Jeff is an actor, photographer, writer and meditation teacher.

At the age of 15, Jeff was involved in a fatal car accident where he lost a dear friend. Feeling like an outcast in his rural small town, he spent the next several years wandering, working various jobs from farming to taxi driving to a traveling circus, all in search of inner peace. Ultimately, he stumbled his way to Los Angeles and acting.

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