The Joyful Hour

Gigi Vogel created @delaheart_ as a way for women to share, learn and support each other through our journeys with health, wellness, fitness, fashion and beauty. One of the things I love so much about Gigi is her passion for sharing her special tips, well researched information and knowledge with other women. We discuss Gigi's morning routine, her love of reading including what she's reading now, the importance of lymphatic drainage, yoga, spirituality, finding your passion and more.

My guest today is @tanialuisalester, a Medical Intuitive trained in Theta Healing. While Tania began her career in traditional medicine, she shifted to this powerful form of alternative medicine after experiencing a health crisis. Theta Healing has healed people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus and even Cancer; it also addresses psychological disorders such as anorexia. Tania's experiences highlight the importance of our thoughts as well as the people and energy we surround ourselves with.

I was shocked to learn that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, second only to oil. It takes more than 5,000 gallons of water to make a t-shirt and a pair of jeans!! The U.S. generates 25 BILLION LBS of textile waste each year, recycling very little of it. This waste can take up to 200 years to biodegrade in a landfill. Today @GabriellaSmith, Founder of @TheUpCycleProject shares her journey with sustainable fashion.

In today's episode, author @alan_philips and and I continue our conversation about his new book @ageofideas. We talk about failure, confidence, the power of the mind and embracing uncertainty. What does it look like to embrace the dichotomy of knowing you are being called to do something — like writing a book, starting a clothing line, opening your own restaurant, and yet, simultaneously having no idea how it will turn out! When we embrace uncertainty we give our inner creative potential an outlet to express itself, and to grow.

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It's no secret that we are living in a time of disruption and rapid transformation. In his new book @ageofideas, @alan_philips asserts that our individual creativity is our last remaining sustainable competitive advantage — and that by unlocking our creative potential, we are on the path to personal fulfillment and professional achievement. The Age of Ideas was particularly striking to me as I look at how I view my son, what his place and purpose is in this world, along with my own.

Since it's Thanksgiving Week, I thought I'd keep it light-hearted in an amusing conversation with Cristina Bustamante, creator of the hilarious blog and newsletter, @SurvivingCristina, and Ringmistress of the #BustamanteCircus. In this episode we discuss using humor to navigate the ups and downs of life, and how humor can help keep us all alive through the journey of parenthood. Cristina and I discuss what it's like to put ourselves "out there", and how to add a little more joy into our lives. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. As a special thank you, I've created a special 5-minute meditation to help you get centered and calm. You can find it at thejoyfulhour.com.

It feels like there has never been a time quite like the one we are in now, and while there is so much good in the world, and in all of us, it seems like we are also in need of deep healing individually and collectively. I sat down with Miami Beach City Commissioner and friend @rickymiamibeach to discuss the importance of Community, Connection and Common Ground.

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If you've run across me over the past few years, chances are good that I've shared my enthusiasm for Barry's with you. I've brought every person I could to try this amazing experience. From my neighbor walking her dog to my 67 year old friend, if you would listen, I would invite you. Barry's is a very important part of my life -- I literally feel like Barry's saved my life. Today @rayanivallias, @derekdegrazio and @bianca_erickson discuss how @barrysbootcamp has impacted us.

I had always thought of Homeopathy as holistic, alternative healing — but I had never tried it or known anything more about it. Today's episode of @thejoyfulhour_ explores Homeopathic Medicine with a seasoned practitioner, Keren Levy @themiamihomeopath. Let's listen to learn more what Homeopathy is and how it can be used to help you be well, balanced and healthy — emotionally, mentally and physically.

Today's episode is about my #MeToo experiences. I never anticipated that I would be discussing these experiences on my podcast, however here I am. Given everything that has been brought forth recently and the memories that resurfaced and the feelings that came up for me, I just felt utterly compelled to share my story in the hope that it helps other people work through their own. Let's listen to my conversation with my very gracious friend, Cari Fund.