Zen to Men

Sexual exploration, shame, and a whole lot of curiosity. Join host Hailey Transue and guest Shelby Tagge as they explore how sexual shame is brought up through their childhoods. Take an in depth look into how Shelby learned to re-love herself and how to manage others' judgment.

“I think sexuality can be beautiful. I think it can be curious. It can be innocent. And we immediately deem sexuality as a gross thing”
"Just me existing, I get hate for being overly sexual”
“When the judgement is there, they haven't fully accepted themselves”

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

Shame, faith crisis, creativity, and leaving the church … Join me, Hailey Transue, and guest Shelby Tagge as we dive into the dark side of some of our childhood conditioning. Shelby describes her Mormon upbringing and how she has become the most authentic she has ever felt. Although not everyone's experience is the same, today we learn how certain belief systems, parental values, and environments, can shape us into someone we are not.

“There are so many things in my life I felt I never could do because I was held back by my religion”
“I really needed a come to myself moment”
“It is like their worst nightmare for someone to leave this cult”

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

Needing a little confidence booster?! Join me and guest Niki Flocas as we discuss how to develop inner confidence. Niki goes into depth on how she observed and embodied confident characteristics and how this shaped who she is today.  Learn how to trust your inner knowing and be able to just DO. 


"It was the level of outgoingness and putting themselves out there"
"At the end of the day you just have to quiet down that part of your mind because its not giving you anything of value" 
"Honesty, people are just so afraid to fail and that's what holds them back" 
"A lot of times, people will use things as bandaids" 
"Do you really want to get that validation from someone who is an asshole anyways" 


Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

Taking action can look very different to each of us. Join host Hailey Transue as she reminds you that even rest can propel you towards your goals. 

• "Everyone makes you think that they are doing it all"
• "Taking action can mean an array of things for different people"  
• "The act of resting is still an action" 
• "I don't know why we get caught up thinking that action needs to be this grand thing" 

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

Host Hailey Transue gabs about the POWER of being still. How stillness brought her to her podcast and has always lead her on the right path! 

• "Taking time to sit still and listen" 
• "I think people get so tripped out about meditation" 
• "Take this as a reminder to take time for yourself at any moment of the day"
• "It's this beautiful moment of accepting where you are at, and where you are going to go" 

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

WORKIN' FROM 9 TO 5! That is RIGHT my people. Join host Hailey Transue as she recounts first hand how to be a mindful 9-5er.  Going from dancer to full blown office super star, Hailey has learned how to find the flow between both worlds. 

• "It's a talent, to do the 9-5 grind and still make time for yourself"
• "We are constantly living for other people, when none of that has to do with you"
• "My new thing is making myself a priority" 

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

For so long I have never trusted that little voice that said DON'T. I have always felt that intuitive nudge but put it to the back burner. Join me in today's episode as I explore how I have come to find that little Hailey that keeps me in flow with the Universe. Through mediation and a some physical proof, I have been able to trust my gut and the Universe. 

• "I feel like I am in a jungle jim and there are just too many things to do" 
• "I interviewed for it and immediately had this intuitive nudge that I didn't want to do this" 
• "I knew I wasn't supposed to do this job or two that I had something better coming" 
• "The Universe is going to provide always"
• "I really just trusted myself that the right thing was going to happen. And that is a really hard thing" 

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

No one ever said being a creative would be easy. Join host Hailey Transue and guest Kendall Fuhrman as they dive into the logistics of leaving the "typical" 9-5 lifestyle. From getting out of a rut to taking action, this episode is jammed packed with all the goodies to get you going.

• "I felt like I was stepping into my highest self"
• "I think the best way to get out of rut is to one change your environment or two change your routine" 
• "Thankfully its been socially acceptable to live at home during the pandemic" 
• "Our brains can be rewired" 
• "Our thoughts and our feelings are our signs. They are our indicators" 
• "Every moment can be sacred if you choose to look at it that way" 

Can't get enough of our guest Kendall Fuhrman? Check out her instagram HERE as well as, her latest YOUTUBE on how she left her 9-5!

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

How the HECK do you navigate a hook up.. well Hailey's here to hook you up ;). Situationships can be hard new thing when you don't know how to go about it. Learn the 4 key parts to making sure everyone is on the same page during a hookup. 

• "All relationships are about learning" 
• "If you are not clear on your expectations, the other person is going to think this whole situationship is actually a relationship" 
• "Always have two people because it will allow you to not get attached" 
• "Hooking up and dating is just exploration" 

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue

NO CHEATING IN 2021! Join host Hailey Transue and guest El Canadian as they discuss sororities, being hot, and CHEATERS. Learn how to navigate life after cheating and what our guest's biggest lesson is from it. F*ck Valentines Day when you can talk about people ruining love.. right?! 

• "Its sucks, but at the same time it is weirdly empowering because you find yourself" 
• "I remember being in bed with him... and he felt like a stranger" 
• "It makes you afraid of people" 
• "It forces you to put you first, and makes you not sacrifice the things you want to do" 
• "You grow so exponentially during that time period" 

Where you can find me!
@zen_to_men
@haileytransue