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Nicolette Illiano is a beautifully vibrant soul who is set out to change our lives. As a coach, she helps people like us ride the waves of life as there’s really no way to outrun them. We discuss intuition, change, gratitude and Nicolette gets real about why we sometimes settle rather than thrive. It’s always waves and phases; however, when I feel stuck, I know it’s time to implement something new into my lifestyle that I feel deep down is missing. This is a fun and lighthearted yet real conversation about what it is that’s holding us back and there’s solid advice regarding a really great way to get unstuck.

Nicolette is ALSO the one who started the NYC Facebook group for the Almost 30 podcast and has since been appointed the ambassador. Now she helps put together monthly meetups with the ladies in the group! Most likely, your closest city has a chapter, so if you’re into women empowerment or even just need a new friend, I highly suggest checking out your local group.

Links: @newwavelife // newwavelifestyle.com // Facebook // New Wave Fb // Almost 30 NYC // Kiera Doyle

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Jon Dianora is an all-star dude, born and raised in NYC, and now raising his own baby girl with his wife that he speaks of very highly.

Sometimes, all we need is a support system of people who are genuinely good and kind hearted to feel content with where we are at the moment. What's wild is the success that comes from being this type of person, without necessarily hoping for that to be the end result of becoming a standup, quality person.

Speaking of success, not only has Jon met the woman of his dreams, traveled around the world with her and made a beautiful baby together, but three years ago he found his way into the start-up, cutting-edge company where we work in the podcast industry, making a killing in sales and knocking internal records out of the park.

The attitude I have from ending up in a workplace that has people who are so graciously intentional is nothing short of gratitude, and Jon is a prime example of who I am lucky enough to be surrounded by on a daily basis.

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Ladies,

Imagine there was a (one time $20) solution for all the of reasons that make you hate having your period?! Just to name a few: strings, forgetting extras, the discomfort of it falling out midday, the toxicity, the monthly costs, as well as the environmental impact. I've got the golden ticket!

Amber Fawson and her co-founder of Saalt Co., Cherie Hoeger, are on a mission to change the world for women. This episode goes into the depths of what is actually going on in the world regarding the disconnect between periods, education and a lack of water, amongst many other issues. Saalt is taking this insanely underrated cause and making it their responsibility to be a part of the change. Amber invites us in on the secret of what we can do from literally anywhere in the world to help be a part of this cause, but you'll have to listen to get the inside scoop :)

Our periods don't have to be so miserable, love. After years of hesitating on the use of a menstrual cup, and then meeting Amber, I've been using this product for literally just about an entire year now and I have never once considered turning back to tampons.

Links: Saalt Co. // Beauty Heroes // Outreach to the World // Period // Michelle Obama's Biography // The Element by Ken Robinson // The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis // Observe, Collect, Draw! and Dear Data by Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec // Instagram: SaaltCo & Allee

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Jack O is a new coworker-friend that I met here at my somewhat still new job as an Office Manager for a podcast hosting platform in NYC. In the way beginning of my time here, he picked up and left for an Iron Man triathlon. I was immediately baffled when hearing the details of what this type of extreme sport entailed on not only the preparation level, but also the mind-body connection that's required to get through such a hardcore day of physicality.

To be an Iron Man, you must be willing to commit and sacrifice, both of which are really challenging for many of us! I had to pick his brain.. and it was a load of fun.

We discuss topics such as goal setting and dedication, training, salt and the mind-body connection. There's really a ton more banter; but do not fret, this episode is only 2 hours versus 3 :P

Links: Iron Man // LinkedIn Learning // The Garmin watch // Plant Nanny // Let [a podcast] Out 

Social: Spiritually Nutritious

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Episode 25 with Max Rose Zimberg is one for the books! It's a longform conversation with an abundance of topics including but not limited to: evolutionary biology and urbanization, sustainability, planetary health, plant based nutrition, our digital footprints, public Health, stress and disease, taking control of our lives, full circle moments, habits, meeting people where they are and planting seeds,

It's people like Max that are so fascinating. With extensive knowledge on a ton of topics from doing the deep dive whenever she recognizes her passion shows up, there's not much she doesn't know in her fields of curiosity. When you meet someone with such a vast understanding of a plant-based lifestyle and how it coincides with not only our individual wellness, but also on a societal and environmental level, you most definitely interview them for Well & Why!

Books/Reads: The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker // The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg // Behave by Dr. Robert Sapolsky // Finding Ultra by Rich Roll // Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human by Richard Wrangham // Perspective: The Public Health Case for Modernizing the Definition of Protein Quality by David L Katz, Kimberly N Doughty, Kate Geagan, David A Jenkins, Christopher D Gardner // Green New Deal // Sustainable Development Goals by the UN // Dr. Judith Orloff](https://drjudithorloff.com) has a book called The Empath's Survival Guide // Livnot

Links: Eric Adams the Borough President of Brooklyn's Instagram // Dr. Jim Gordon from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine // Anonymous for the Voiceless // Silicone Baking Mats // Netflix: What the Health? and Cowspiracy // Balanced.org // [Biological Anthropology](biological anthropology definition) definition

Youtube: Dominion // Best Speech You Will Ever Hear by Gary Yourofsky // Are We Designed to Eat Meat? by Milton Mills MD

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If you're looking for a laugh, you've come to the right place.

Vincent James, ladies and gents, is actually one of a kind. When was the last time you met a comedian that's also extremely positive and fun-loving off stage, too?! It's rare.

This conversation was literally pure entertainment whilst enlightening! It's awesome to hear a well-rounded man talk about life, love, family and passion, as well as his journey through comedy thus far. I truly believe this guy will make it big, and I am honored to say that you heard him here first!! ;)

Links: Instagram // Tribeca Comedy Lounge // Dark Horse Comedy Club

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Demi Spaccavento was heaps of fun to have on here and connect with while collaboratively slicing and dicing her work to feed you her message! Demi speaks in front of high school aged Aussie ladies talking about the information that was merely glossed over when I was younger, regarding women’s reproductive health. Some of this stuff was straight up swept under the rug. It’s as if everybody put the responsibility onto others hoping somebody else would tell us, but if nobody was teaching it to our youth, who actually had the knowledge to share other than doctors?

All I’ve ever learned was you get your period once a month, you use pads and tampons, TSS could happen so be careful how long you wear a tampon, some girls have worse period pains than others and it’s likely genetics, you bleed until one day you don’t, you have kids sometime in between puberty and menopause, and such. is. life! BUT ALAS, I was recently gifted with the recommendation to reach out to this amazing young lady named Demi who has so many answers to all our questions, backed by a fiery fueled passion!

This episode goes deep down the big bad "taboo" hole talking all things PERIODS, fertility awareness, balancing hormones, ovulation and the four cycles of our moon besides just the one considered “that time of the month.” When we talk about our cycle being just those 5-7 dreaded days, we’re really underestimating the power of the OTHER three weeks of the month and what goes on inside of our miraculous bodies!

Our energy flows in tune with our moon, so listen up and walk away with an empowered swoon.

Links: Demi's Website Bright Girl Health // Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // Taking Charge of Your Fertility

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Episode 22 of Well & Why is with Ryan Wilson! Ryan is a young lad who is absolutely killing it as he pursues his entrepreneurial career in his early 20's. He's younger than me and so far in the last year he's written a self-published book on Amazon, started a podcast and began book #2. In this discussion we chat about The Law of Attraction, the adventure of podcasting, self-publishing a book and the key to getting started using momentum.

Thank you so much for listening and I would love any and all feedback! One of my 2019 goals is to be able to look back in the beginning and middle of this year and see an immense improvement in this content, but I am relying on you to let me know what could benefit you better as we explore this journey together.

Links: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra // The Power // @wilsonryan__ // Ryan's Linktree where you can find his book and podcast links // @spirituallynutritious (me)

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Ever hear about the fairly new concept of choosing a word for the year instead a list of resolutions that overwhelm many of us and typically crumble to bits by March? Well, I’ve given a big ol’ F-U to New Year’s resolutions back in 2015 and have been choosing one word ever since. I’m here to tell the tale of how simply choosing ONE word per year and living by it religiously as the year progresses has helped shape my life and career thus far through my 20’s. In this episode, I share what each year was all about and what I’ve learned from focusing on that word, as well as all the major changes this yearly tradition has created.

This may or may not actually be a permanent thing, these solo series, even though I did mention they would be in the episode itself (my apologies for the premature verbal COMMITMENT!); however, if we’re going to be transparent here, I really, truly, honestly have way more fun having a conversation and editing that footage versus being just me. I’m fueled by my guests and have an immense amount of energy talking to somebody about our passions rather than sitting there alone talking into a mic.

The behind the scenes of this episode were a MESS! I recorded this footage about three times and it almost took more time to prep than it does to have a guided, yet exhilarating and natural two hour conversation with my guests. We shall see! I know this year is my year of commitment, but I’m also very much learning when and when not to commit, as I’ve always been a YES person. A great saying is “say YES and figure it out later,” but I’m starting to realize that quote is only best used when it’s something you really want to do, but don’t yet know how. Saying yes to somebody or something just to please them doesn’t necessarily benefit us. Life is about being fired up and making choices appropriately.

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Luke has brought such an immense amount of value to Well & Why with this conversation! We really get into the depths of what it means to take life into our own hands, how to gain and build up our confidence as we would any other learnable skill, and life post-addiction where solidarity meets introspection, followed by extraordinarily rapid expansion.

Luke is a killer representation for somebody who didn't have it all together, knew there was more to life and is now making life happen; not only does he have life by the reigns, but he's also bringing that message out to the masses.

Speak and Inspire with Lisa Nichols

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