Where is the Line

With so much misinformation floating around online, it's time to separate fact from fiction when it comes to supplements, vitamins, and probiotics. Are they really necessary? Which ones actually work? And how much of the booming supplement industry is just clever marketing?

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Laura Gearman, a Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Manager, to help us break it all down. Laura has extensive experience in the field of nutrition, from working with critically ill patients to optimizing everyday health through evidence-based practices.

We'll cover: ✅ The most common supplements—which are worth taking and which are overrated? ✅ The biggest myths about vitamins and why they persist ✅ Multivitamins: a health essential or just expensive urine? ✅ How to spot high-quality supplements vs. marketing gimmicks ✅ The risks of over-supplementing—can you have too much of a good thing? ✅ Energy, immunity, and longevity—what actually works?

If you've ever wondered whether your daily vitamin routine is actually doing anything, this episode is for you!

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Dating today can feel like a minefield—commitment seems elusive, and swiping through endless options can leave you drained. In this episode of Where Is the Line, we dive deep into the modern dating landscape with Emily Becker, who shares her personal experiences, crazy dating stories, and insights on navigating this complex world.

We explore:

• What hookup culture looks like today and why it's so prevalent.
• The impact of societal shifts, like financial independence, technology, and globalization, on relationships.
• How to remain hopeful and put yourself out there, even when dating feels overwhelming.
• The role of dating apps and the emotional toll of ghosting, endless swiping, and casual encounters
• Practical tips for staying grounded while searching for something meaningful
• Predictions for the future of dating

Whether you're looking for "the one," trying to navigate dating fatigue, or simply curious about where dating is headed, this episode offers honest, insightful, and hopeful perspectives. Plus, Emily, Sabrina, and Jane share their own stories, lessons learned, and what they'd tell their younger selves about love and relationships.

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On this deeply personal episode, we tackle a topic that's often brushed under the rug: job loss. Inspired by the incredible listener response to Episode 13 on career vs identity, we decided it was time to share our own stories of being laid off—and everything that came with it.

We dive into the raw emotions, from shock and denial to acceptance and rebuilding, and explore how layoffs challenge our sense of self, our ego, and societal expectations around work and success. What happens when your identity feels tied to your job? How do you reset and redefine who you are outside of a title?

This episode isn't just about the tough parts—also about the unexpected silver linings: the lessons learned, the power of community, and how rejection can be redirection. From creating space to focus on passion projects to quality time with family and volunteering, we discovered the importance of viewing life as a pie chart, where career is just one piece of the whole.

We end with practical advice for navigating layoffs, like leveraging your network, finding support through resources like LinkedIn alumni channels and therapy, and staying open to new opportunities. Whether you've been laid off, are navigating career uncertainty, or just need a reminder that your worth is not defined by your job, this episode is for you.

Key Topics:

• The 5 stages of grief after a layoff
• The role of ego, stigma, and societal pressure in career identity
• Practical tips: Severance, insurance, networking, and job search strategies
• Rejection as redirection
• Life as a pie chart: Finding balance in career, relationships, health, and leisure
• Lessons on clarity, priorities, and redefining success

Layoffs may be the new norm, but they're not a personal failure. Join us as we normalize this conversation and share how to navigate, heal, and grow through it.

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In this episode of Where is the Line, we sit down with Nicci Bosco, a single mom by choice to explore her remarkable journey into solo parenthood. From the early desire to have children to navigating fears, societal stigma, and the practicalities of sperm donors and IVF, she opens up about the highs and lows of motherhood on her own terms.

We dive into questions like:

• What drove her decision to go it alone—biological clock or self-determination?
• How did she navigate the process of becoming a solo parent, and what surprised her the most?
• What sacrifices and joys define her life as a single mother, and how has this journey shaped her and her child?

Whether you're considering this path, curious about solo parenting, or simply inspired by stories of resilience and empowerment, this episode is packed with heartfelt insights and practical advice.

Disclaimer & Trigger warning as of min. 40 as conversation includes themes of near death experiences, which may be distressing for some listeners.

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In this episode we dive deep with former IBM executive Ed Brill who traded corporate security for the freedom of freelancing. We explore the challenges and rewards of moving from a W2 to being on a 1099, including financial implications, work-life balance, the concept of permission, and the emotional journey of leaving a prestigious title.

Did you know in the US, the number of freelancers has been steadily rising - in 2023, there were 73.3 MM, and projected to make up more than 50% of the workforce by 2027 if trends continue.

Discover insights on navigating the gig economy, building resilience, and redefining success in a rapidly evolving workforce. Whether you're contemplating a similar leap or curious about the future of work, this conversation offers invaluable lessons and a fresh perspective on life beyond the corporate ladder.

Visit https://www.orchid.black/our-team to get in touch with Ed!

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Well, if this Election taught us anything is that our nation is more divided than ever. This week we are bringing to you a topic that doesn't get talked about enough and we hope it will connect people in these trying times.

We have the great pleasure of sitting down with Kevin Cao, who opens up about mental health in men, and addresses the stigmas associated with male vulnerability and how they can be detrimental. From the importance of men becoming more in tune with their emotions, to the pressure to conform to societal expectations, redefining what it means for a man to be strong, overcoming traditional views like stoicism and the role of social media, Kevin covers it all by also sharing his very own personal journey and the challenges he's had to weather.

Hot take - are we doing ourselves a disservice having labels like masculine and feminine energy and their associations?

"Sometimes you have to lose yourself in order to find yourself" - Kevin Cao

Whether you identify as male, female, non-binary, this episode is for anyone eager to become more expressive or to connect with others around you on a deeper level!

Follow Kevin at https://www.instagram.com/kevinnotdurant76/

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Losing weight and dieting are sensitive topics for so many of us! Today we are getting into all things functional nutrition, gut health, weight loss, diet culture, fads, … what solutions are actually sustainable? We are honored to have an actual specialist with us, Katie Strack, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (MS, RDN, IFNCP) to help unpack it all!

What shines through in the episode, Katie is incredibly passionate about helping others reach their health goals and will seek the root causes of her patient's symptoms and use nutrition to support the gut healing process. Shifting one's lifestyle to a healthier one is her mission and we learn so much from her on what it means to be healthy, how she determines when someone is healthy, what we should care about when eating, the role of social media, and of course we needed her honest take on the latest weight loss drugs like Ozempic.

If the episode resonated and you want to learn more, Katie is here to help you find those tools in reaching your goals in form of one-on-one sessions, dig deeper into some of your issues and form a plan that works for you and your lifestyle.

Katie was generous enough to offer our listeners a discount a promo of 15% off all packaged prices if you mention code THELINE through end of the year for her services!

Check out Katie's page https://therootnutritionist.com/ or email her at [email protected]

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Welcome back to "Where is the Line" Season 4, where we continue to explore the grey areas of life! We are back with a new season filled with spicy topics, more exciting guests and another level of vulnerability, candor and authenticity!

Join us as we cover:

• Spooky Season is upon us so we are kicking things off with: Jane & Sabrina's take on Halloween Candy - favorites and least favorites
• What are we excited for this season & a sneak peek into the topics
• An update on our goals we set in the beginning of 2024 when we started Season 3
• We end with a fun "best thing about winter" bracket to get us into holiday mode!

This episode is also tribute to our listeners as we thank each and everyone of you for your continued support. We just hit the 2000 mark on episode downloads, woot!

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Where is the Line: Season 3 Finale - how are we here already?

After so many incredibly intimate & informative conversations with phenomenal guests, we thought to close out with some silly topic debates - tune into 30 mins of "would you rather" and other rapid fire questions - you'll definitely get to know your hosts a little bit more :D

We had so much fun with this one, we hope you enjoy!

Here is a sneak peek:

• Would you rather never get angry or never be envious?

• Would you rather know the date of your death or the cause of your death?

• Would you rather kiss everyone you meet or never kiss anyone again?

• Would you rather have to always say everything that pops into your head or never be able to say what you feel?

• Is hot dog really a sandwich?

We are in disbelief this marks the end of the third season. A huge thank you to all our guests thus far and to our dear listeners - we are here because of all of you <3

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Did you know that ~1 in 5 couples struggle with infertility?

IVF treatments are slowly becoming more accessible but what all does it entail and what can you expect? Our guest Sarah Freese Zigman has gone through quite the rollercoaster of a journey and is here to share it all, from the ups and downs of the process to a happy ending of welcoming their beautiful son Wyatt.

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