There are very few people in the world who don’t know who Princess Diana, Michael Jackson or Jennifer Lopez are. And for every celebrity, there are millions who consume information about them, whether it be through magazines, websites, or tv shows. 

In this episode we talk about the role of the media in our lives, our personal experiences with the consumption of “celebrities” and the lives of people we don’t personally know, and our view of the impact of cancel culture. 

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In this episode we’re speaking with leadership embodiment coach Alex Balfour! 

Alex supports entrepreneurs, artists, and creators to ask the right questions, clarify their goals, pinpoint aligned actions, and embody the change they want to embrace. She combines her experience in the traditional nonprofit and business sectors with her training in embodiment coaching and passion for heart-led intuitive innovation, resulting in a process that is both practical and soulful. She loves homemade dance parties, cuddling her dog, and ingesting a regular dose of live music. She is an Enneagram 7w8, Manifesting Generator, ENFP, Pisces sun, Taurus Moon, Scorpio Rising!

In this episode Alex takes us through a powerful embodiment exercise that you can join in on at home! We also discuss what leadership embodiment coaching is, how Alex found her way to this work, and some of the cognitive and somatic tools you can use to reconnect with your body.

Find Alex online:
Work with Alex! alexbalfour.org
Instagram - @alexbalfour_coaching

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We all know the saying, “friendships are for a season, a reason or a lifetime.” Not all friendships are meant to last forever. In this episode we are talking about the very tough, very complicated, and very real emotions that come with the ending of friendships. We delve into our own experiences moving away from friendships and how we knew it was time to go. Join us as we discuss what this taught us about what we want out of our friendships and who we want to be in them.

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In this episode we’re speaking with radiant life coach and yoga teacher Selena Maisonpierre!

Selena helps people embody the principles of health and wellness so that they can live fully integrated, embodied, and lit up lives. Nearly 10 years after her first yoga class, she quit her corporate career and followed her dream to become a yoga teacher. She soon learned that the principles of yoga transcended beyond the yoga mat and set out to help people embody balance, strength, and wellness in all areas of their life, not just in the studio. In 2021, she launched her coaching practice to fill a key principal lacking in the wellness industry - embodiment and integration - and help people get out of their own way, ignite their unique inner radiance and live fully embodied, empowered lives.

In this episode we discuss Selena’s journey to becoming a coach, the transformation that can happen in rock bottoms, the importance of an aligned life and the power of becoming friends with the word “help.”

Find Selena: 
Work with Selena!
Selena’s YouTube Channel
Instagram - @selenamaisonpierre
Skyting Yoga

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Following up our episode on SAD, this week we are talking about cultivating JOY (not an acronym this time…just EXCITED about JOY)! How do we actively find and cultivate joy in our lives? We share our processes - from how we find inspiration (through listening to our inner voice) to keeping a list of the things that bring us joy (for our future selves when we’re feeling down). Join us as we discuss making joy an intention and finding the specificities unique to each of us!

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** CW // alcoholism and addiction **

In this episode we’re speaking with actor, writer, producer, director, and avid mental-health & substance-abuse recovery advocate Anthony Carvello!

Anthony grew up outside of Boston and had dreams of becoming a sports agent - aka the real-life “Jerry Maguire.” Shortly after moving to NYC, he pivoted into tech sales, eventually becoming the VP at a corporate firm. A few years in, he took an improv class which led to the domino effect of falling in love with acting and eventually quitting his corporate career to pursue it full-time. You can catch Anthony in the third season of “Ramy” on Hulu and portraying actor-assassin John Wilkes Booth in the Emmy-Winning CNN series "Lincoln: Divided We Stand.” Most of all, Anthony identifies as a grateful recovering alcoholic who began his sober journey on August 7th, 2017.

In this episode we discuss Anthony’s recovery journey, his move from a corporate career to an artistic passion, and the role his spirituality and emotional recovery play in his life today. 

Find Anthony: 
Instagram - @anthony_carvello

Bowery Boys AA Group
Wednesdays at 8pm
310 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ, 07030

References from this episode:
Find A Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous

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We are talking about SAD - a very appropriate acronym - aka Seasonal Affective Disorder. Living in New York City, both Arielle and Linda struggle with Seasonal Depression in the winter months. In this episode, we talk about our experiences with SAD, our warning signs and symptoms, and the tools that help us feel a bit more like ourselves from therapy to exercise to going to Hawaii! 

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References from this episode:
Angela Trimbur
Wintering by Katherine May
Tools for dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder - Mayo Clinic

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In Episode 7, we are chatting with Joél Leon! 

Joél is a performer, author, and storyteller, who writes and tells stories for Black people. He specializes in moderating and leading conversations surrounding race, masculinity, mental health advocacy, activism, creativity and the performing arts, with love at the center of his work and purpose. He's been featured in BBC News, Forbes, Medium, and many many more publications. Joél has spoken and performed at the Apollo Theater, Joe's Pub, Rockwood Music Hall, Columbia University, NYU and Webster Hall. He is also the author of "A Book About Things I Will Tell My Daughter" and "God Wears Durags Too.”

In this conversation we discuss life as a multi-hyphenate, the seasonality of leaning into different interests and mediums, the sense of ease that comes from embracing impermanence, how we can redefine societal norms that don’t fit us, and the healing power of forgiveness and “letting things die.”

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Joél’s TED Talk

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What better time to talk about New Year’s Resolutions than…the end of January? By the end of January 64% of people have given up on their resolutions, which led Arielle and Linda to think: “are we failing them or are they failing us?” 

In this episode, we talk about our journeys with New Year’s Resolutions, what has worked for us and what has not and how we are approaching the year ahead with curiosity and self-compassion.

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** CW // eating disorders **

In Episode 5, we are chatting with Lauren Tierney! Lauren is the creator and host of the former LifeSnacks podcast - a platform for young women to connect and learn from other smart and successful people about navigating the many complexities of life after college. Last year, together with her co-host, she launched Allowlist, a weekly Web3 podcast highlighting consumer-focused blockchain and metaverse use cases. 

In this conversation, Lauren shares her journey of creating her own passion projects outside of her regular 9-5, building community in a new city, and the effect of finding purpose on her own mental health. Lauren also gives us a brief explanation of Web3 and why she’s passionate about it.

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Twitter - @laurendtierney
Allowlist
Life Snacks Podcast

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