COACH GUS GANAKAS (MY GRANDPA) COMBINE HUMOR WITH HARD WORK

While I’ve had countless conversations with my grandpa, former college basketball coach Gus Ganakas, this one was special because all of you were there. Even though I recorded this episode over 3 years ago, before I even had a microphone much less any experience podcasting, the wisdom he shared throughout our conversation was too good not to share.

KATIE WONDERS NO. 011 – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016 FAVORITES + YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

This episode is special because it is a combo of my favorite things right now + answers to your questions + quotes and wisdom I took away from my recent retreat in Hawaii. It’s a jam packed episode. The links and notes for everything I mentioned in this episode are below. I hope you enjoy it.

LUICE FINK ON GETTING PAID WHAT YOU’RE WORTH, WHY SOCIAL MEDIA IS GREAT + FINDING YOUR CAREER PATH

I’d been watching Lucie’s videos for years but when a friend sent her video called 5 Days of Journaling I knew I had to have her on the podcast. When I started exploring her work more I was impressed by her creativity & the broad spectrum of topics she explored. We get into why it’s important to take time to think about money, why social media isn’t all bad & the role it plays in our lives.

I read an article about Meika Hollender and her company Sustain last spring & insanely knew wanted to have her on the podcast. A few months later I was chatting with her about everything from what it was like starting condom company with her Dad to the future of women’s health and safe sex. Her company Sustain’s mission and products are fantastic & I’m so happy I was able to connect with Meika.

HIGHLIGHT DETROIT RENEE HEIGEL ON LOVING YOURSELF NAKED, THE ART OF SURRENDER + MORE!

Today I talk with Renee Heigel of Love Yourself Naked. She is a local Detroit #Girlboss on a mission to install body positivity and confidence in woman around the world. We talk about the importance of body confidence & discuss some tips on how to find & boost your own body love & confidence.

ERIN MALLORY LONG ON THE BALANCE OF CREATING, WHY AGE DOESN’T MATTER + MORE

Erin Mallory Long is a writer, podcast host, TV producer & performer. We cover so many topics in this episode including how we live in a culture of ‘doing’ & giving space to not ‘do’ all the time. We get into our mixed feelings about our relationship with social media & how that plays into being ok with where you are (age, weight, career…) without getting caught up in comparison.

ANEA BOGUE OF REALGIRL ON THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING GIRLS, WHY MENSTRUATION MATTERS + MORE!

This week on the podcast Anea Bogue, author, speaker & founder of REALGirl. I knew immediately I wanted to be a part of & support REALGirl because they provide everything I wish I would have had as a young girl. From teaching girls about feminism, their bodies, & to how to navigate relationships, REALGirl equips girls with the tools to navigate our lives as women.

LYNN CHEN OF THE ACTORS DIET ON LOVE & BALANCE WITH FOOD, ACTING, BLOGGING, & A BUNCH MORE!

Lynn is a super talented actress & an incredible blogger. From blogging to sharing her past issues around food we talk about so many good things in the conversation today. If you haven’t checked out her videos on youtube or her podcast I highly recommend them all. Her podcast focuses on people’s relationships with food which as we say in this episode we both find fascinating.

HIGHLIGHT DETROIT WITH RICHARD GANAS ON THE BEAUTY OF UNIQUE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING, WHAT MAKES DETROIT SPECIAL + MORE!

I met today’s guest Richard Ganas, who is a local one of a kind furniture designer and manufacturer, through my friend Ryan from the Village Parlor (the man behind my hair). This conversation explores why we both love Detroit, how Richard followed his creativity to New York City for an internship and then ended up back in Detroit to become a young entrepreneur.

NATALIE MACNEIL ON HER MORNING MINDSET SECRETS, TOOLS TO STAY BALANCED IN LIFE & WORK, CREATIVE BUSINESS PLANNING + MORE!

Today Natalie MacNeil is back to share her secrets to her super success. We talk about everything from her current productivity centered morning routine, to business management tools, to mindfulness tools she uses each day. Since we’ve last spoken she has written two books & created a free program centered around creative business planning & putting your goals and dreams into action.

JONATHAN FIELDS RETURNS ON IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS & HIS APPROACH TO BALANCE FOR A GOOD LIFE + MORE!

Today I am stoked to be bringing back one of my favorite podcasters and personal inspirations for me starting my own podcast, Jonathan Fields. Some of you may remember him from episode #44. Jonathan is the creator of all kinds of mission driven media including his podcast which features all kinds of heart driven guests speaking about the many aspects that make up a good life.

Josh starred in the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother, but I also learned he's a midwesterner, a meditator, & a deeply self-aware & kind human being. I became as fascinated with him as a person as I was by his work. He made me think about things like religion, creativity, & writing in a new way. Enjoy my conversation with one of my favorite people, someone whose work is super meaningful to me.

SIMI BOTIC WITH REAL TALK ON PREGNANCY, SELF CARE, BODY IMAGE, AND MORE!

Part of why I love Simi so much is because of her ability to be real and authentic in whatever she is experiencing (and her adorable laugh). That’s why I wanted to have her back to share the unexpected and somewhat difficult experience she had with her pregnancy. In this conversation we talk about her relationship with her body & food during her pregnancy & her husband Tim.

KATIE WONDERS NO. 010 – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2016 GRATITUDES & FAVORITES FT. LIBERATED MOVEMENT, STRIIIKE SALON’S FEATHERED BROWS, A GIVEAWAY FOR MY FAV CANDY, PANCAKES + MORE!

This week I'm discussing my current favorites - including podcasts, books, movies, netflix shows, an upcoming retreat I'm going on, beauty products, food, exercise, and music. I also discuss what I'm grateful for and more.

GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN RETURNS TALKING ABOUT HER NEW BOOK + WHY ‘THE UNIVERSE HAS YOUR BACK’! + HER WRITING PROCESS, CREATIVITY + HOW TO HANDLE YOUR FEELINGS ON THE ELECTION AND MORE!

Gabrielle Bernstein is the real deal, helping people all over the world with her books & lectures. Her new book, The Universe Has Your Back, is super timely with everything going on in the world. In today’s episode Gabby talks about how why book was the most challenging to write and took double the amount of time than her previous books and where the idea for the book came from

ALEXI WASSER ON DATING, CREATIVITY, CONFIDENCE, AND MORE!

Alexi is an actress, comedian, podcast host, and blogger in Los Angeles. You’ll love her wit and wisdom in this episode. We talk about feeling vulnerable and feeling exposed when sharing creative work and about about dating, death, future goals and what she does to stay inspired and confident. This episode is long and tangental, which I love and hope you do too.

HIGHLIGHT DETROIT WITH CHRISTIAN BIRKY OF LAZLO ON ETHICAL FASHION, SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION, AND WHY HE CHOSE DETROIT!

Christian Birky is founder of the brand Lazlo. Christian’s interest in social entrepreneurship goes back to a pony-powered, emissions-free lawn service he started at age 11 with his sister (and Lazlo co-founder) Kathryn. I met Christian at a Creative Mornings talk he gave about ethics a couple months ago and loved his brand, vision, and mission.

BETHANY WEBSTER ON THE ‘MOTHER WOUND’ AND THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY ADULT RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR MOTHER

This week I chat with Bethany Webster about the ‘Mother Wound’. We get into what that means, how to heal it, and how our adult relationships with our mothers impact our lives. This is a topic that I didn’t know existed or anything about before I found Bethany’s work. Once I explored this topic a further I found so much value in really looking at this in my own life from implementing her tips.

STEVE & MICHELLE OF ‘LAUGH OR GO CRAZY’ ON BEING SELFLESS, MANIFESTATION AND FINDING JOY IN EVERYDAY LIFE!

This week I speak with Steve and Michelle, the hosts of the very popular podcast Laugh or Go Crazy, where they talk about where the spiritual meets the comical. They are both elementary school teachers & best friends who record some of their real-life deep conversations about life, love, career, friendship, parenthood, feelings and more and share them through their podcast.

AUDRA DENNISON ON DITCHING DIETING, HEALING YOUR METABOLISM, GETTING YOUR PERIOD BACK IF IT’S BEEN MIA, LEARNING TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY’S NEEDS + MORE!

In this episode I share my own story in of where I am now vs where I’ve been with body image. We talk about healing your metabolism and get way into the Minnesota starvation experiment under research scientist Ancel Keys which is REAL fascinating. We discuss the importance of learning to embrace your adult body and not wanting your body to look like it did as a child.

GALA DARLING ON STYLE TIPS, RELATIONSHIP ADVICE, RADICAL SELF-LOVE, HER BODY IMAGE SECRET, + MORE!

Gala is constantly raw, real, and so completely herself in everything she does. I met Gala last summer at Kripalu. She is exactly who she seems online which is always refreshing. In this conversation we cover radical self-love, her body image secret, style tips, relationship advice, & blogging insight. I know you’ll love her and this conversation as much as I did.

TALIA OF PARTY IN MY PLANTS ON FINDING HUMOR IN EVERYDAY LIFE, MAKING FOOD FUN, AND MORE!

Talia’s story is a perfect examle of what can happen when healthy eating alone becomes your goal in life… you get bored, burnt out, isolated, and depressed. What Talia did to heal her stomach issues was clean eating but what we focus on in this episode is what she did to heal the depression & isolation caused by obsession with clean eating.

Welcome to episode 9 of my podcast mini series Katie WONDERS. In these episodes I share all the things I've been exploring and loving over the past month. You can read more about the concept in this post where I explained it. I'm really so grateful for YOU (all my listeners). Do you like these episodes? Any categories I'm not covering? Have favorite parts? I'd love to hear your feedback.

ELIZABETH DIALTO ON HONORING OUR BODIES, SENSUALITY, RELATIONSHIPS AND MORE

We discuss a wide range of topics that relate to femininity and womanhood and just becoming and being the best version of yourself. Our conversation touches on sensuality, relationships, embracing the feminine within you & being a woman in this world.

BETH STELLING ON COMEDY, FOLLOWING YOUR PASSION AND MORE!

I first heard Beth on one of my favorite podcasts of Pete Holmes. Being able to spend over an hour with her chatting about life and comedy was amazing. We talk about how and why she decided to follow her passion as a comedian, body image as a public figure, moving away from where she grew up, how she handles negative feedback from audiences, and lots more down-to-earth life topics.

Linda Bacon on True Health at Every Size, the Importance of Community, and more!

Linda Bacon is a brilliant professor, speaker, and author (plus so much more) who is full of wisdom on all things related to diet, health and nutrition. She is known for challenging standards about health and weight set by society and science. This episode covers not only topics related to health and weight but to also making life as a whole beautiful and what that means.

GALIA BARKOL ON FILMMAKING, EXPLORING OUR BEING, COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCES, INSPIRING FILMS AND MORE!

Galia and I explore body image both generally and in her industry as she shares in such a beautiful way her deep connection and exploration into her body and self and how this has carried her to where she is today. Then at the end of the episode, I have a quick conversation with Dr. Erin Stokes. She talks about her journey to falling into a career she loves and why she is so passionate about it.

SOUL CAMP FOUNDERS ON REAL LIFE CONNECTIONS, COMMUNITY, SERENDIPITY, AND MORE!

This week I talk with the founders of SoulCamp about how they decided to create an adult camp for your soul. We get into all the details on what SoulCamp is and why its so important. Then at the end of this episode I have a mini-interview with Miriam Popp. She talks about how she went from making people feel outwardly confident/inspired to coaching clients on radiating beauty from the inside out.

DANIELLE PAIGE’S ASTROLOGY INSIGHT + LISTEN TO HER READ MY CHART!

Today, Danielle Paige reads my very own astrology chart live on the pod! Not only do you get to know more about me but you will also learn more about astrology in general and get some insight on what the different parts of your own chart or reading mean. Also, stick around at the end for an inspiring mini-interview with the amazing Dawn Myers, founder of Rhipped Denim.

BONUS PODCAST EPISODE — 17 QUESTIONS WITH GABBY BERNSTEIN

Today you get the answer to 17 Special Questions for Gabby. Not only do I have this BONUS EPISODE in audio format but I also have it to share with you as an actual video recording. Check it out to get Gabby's latest inside scoop on life, career, inspiration and and more! Want to listen to the audio on-the-go?? Hop over to iTunes and Subscribe to the Pod!

TIFFANY HAN ON LIFE’S JOURNEY, PODCASTING, CREATING AND MORE!

I am super stoked to be back for a brand new season of the pod with today's guest, Tiffany Han. She's in the hot-seat and I get to ask her all kinds of questions around being an entrepreneur, life's non-linear journey, getting creative, manifesting and so much more. Also a shout out to todays pod sponsor Gabby's Digital Spirit Junkie Masterclass. Can't say enough good things about this course.

KATIE WONDERS NO. 008 – APRIL/MAY 2016 GRATITUDES FT. LOVE ALEXI, FREEBIES FROM GABBY, SPIRALIZED ZUCCHINI AND MORE!

Welcome to episode 8 of my podcast mini series Katie WONDERS. In these episodes I share all the things I've been exploring and loving over the past month. You can read more about the concept in this post where I explained it. The links and notes for everything I mentioned in this episode are below. Enjoy!

JORDAN YOUNGER OF THE BALANCED BLONDE ON ORTHOREXIA, LIVING A BALANCED LIFE, HONESTY & MORE!

For the bulk of the episode though I get to share with you an incredible conversation Jordan Younger of the Balanced Blonde. She gets real about what true balance means and how being authentic and honest with yourself should come before anything else in life. I love you guys. I seriously am so excited for the new season and all the fun content to come. I'll see you all in a few weeks!!

BOB ROTH ON TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION, WHY HE LOVES DETROIT & MORE!

I'm excited today to bring you guys another duo interview episode! First I talk with Bob Roth and we dive deep into a conversation around what TM is, why it's so beneficial, how it works and why it's been popular. At the end of the episode Dr. Geoff Soloway of MindWell gives us insight into 'mindful wellness' along with some practices you can start using today to be more mindful in your life.

MELISSA AMBROSINI ON SELF-LOVE, THE BEAUTY OF SINGLE-TASKING & MASTERING YOUR MEAN GIRL

Meliisa and I talk about all kinds of things including our different approaches to writing books, how to find love, balancing technology with presence, some of her favorite routines and much more. Also at the end of the episode I have an additional bonus interview with Samantha of Hungry for Happiness about work and story of how she began supporting women in their bodies and in finding integrity.

KATIE WONDERS NO. 007 – BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECIAL EPISODE LISTENER Q&A

Today I have a special Katie Wonders (episode 7) for you guys! I've been wanting to record a listener Q&A for a while so I decided to finally do it on my birthday which was April 3oth.  I couldn't think of a better way to start off my 26th year than by hanging out with you guys and answering your questions via this podcast.

THE WELLNESS WONDERLAND & FOOD PSYCH PODCASTS LIVE IN NYC!

Today's episode is unlike any other episode ever here on Wellness Wonderland Radio. I recorded a LIVE duo podcast at Theater Lab in NYC with my good friend Chrissy Harrison, host of Food Psych. The recording included a panel of incredible women all sharing their own unique message in support of positive body image and diet-free living.

EMILY NOLAN ON THE TRUTH OF MODELING, GOING TOPLESS, FOOD ENERGETICS AND MORE!

Get ready to be inspired and maybe even learn some crazy things about the modeling and social media world.  Emily is the creator of Topless Yoga and the blog My Kind of Life. Her message and work create such a meaningful impact in the world and I am truly honored to have her as a guest this week. We get into all kinds of topics from food energetics to 'going topless'.

DEANNA CHENG & EMILY FOSTER FROM OMFG PODCAST ON PODCASTING, TATTOOS, WRITING AND MORE!

Deanna, Emily, and I dive into lots of topics including writing, podcasting, and of course the difference between 80's babies and 90's babies and beyond.  It was so great to get to virtually hang out with Deanna & Emily and hear how they ended up in LA, how the podcast came to be, and get some OMFG advice from them on tattoos, relationships, and other things in life.

MELISSA FABELLO ON FEMINISM, EATING DISORDERS, SEX, RELATIONSHIPS AND MORE!

On this episode Melissa and I talk about how her story led her to the work she is doing in the world today along with tips and advice for others that struggle with body image and getting through their 20's.  We also dive deep into the topic of sex, relationships, and how these are possibly affected by disordered eating patterns.

JENN HAND ON JOURNALING, MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR BODY, AND FINDING BALANCE IN EATING HABITS

Jenn Hand is a fellow journaler and we talk about how our different (but similar) journeys have evolved with this transformational tool. Journaling started as a tool for us to help get clarity in our minds around our thoughts and emotions connected to eating and body image. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and either begin your own journaling practice or dive deeper into one you already have!

KATIE WONDERS NO. 006 – MARCH 2016 FAVORITES & GRATITUDES MARCH GRATITUDES FT. ALEXI WASSER, EARTHSROOTS TEAS, ANCHOR APP, OLD SCHOOL TAYLOR SWIFT ALBUMS AND MY BOOK!

Welcome to episode 6 of my new podcast mini series Katie WONDERS. This episode is my monthly favorites again where you'll hear what I'm loving this month across many categories. I used to share my monthly favorites in videos on YouTube (which you can still watch here) but now I'll be sharing them on the podcast. Also, my book, Let It Out is released next week, so don't forget to preorder!

JESSIE ARTIGUE OF STYLE + PEPPER ON FASHION, MARRIAGE, TRAVEL & BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTIONS

I'm so happy to welcome today's amazing guest Jessie Artigue of Style & Pepper and the podcast Marriage is Funny. She's so inspirational to me and was a blast to talk to on the podcast. We get into her career, relationship, and fashion advice and so much more.

JASON WACHOB ON WELLTH, FINDING YOUR UNIQUE WELLNESS WONDERLAND, AND LIVING A BALANCED LIFE

Jason Wachob, founder of Mind Body Green and author of the new book "WELLth" is on the podcast today. We dive into how he cured his back pain with yoga, the early days of starting Mind Body Green, what it was like being a college basketball player in the 90s, and even his interesting perspective on soul mates.

SUMMER INNANEN ON BODY LOVE, SELF WORTH, AND COMPASSION AS YOUR VOICE

This week Summer and I talk about ditching diets, self-love, cultivating confidence and what to do on a "bad body image day." While these are all topics I've covered before on this podcast multiple times I know always need reminders of them and also I think it's important to hear similar messages multiple times from multiple people.

ARDEN ROSE ON YOUTUBING, EVOLVING, SELF CONFIDENCE, AND FINDING FEMINISM

Arden is as smart as she is cool and as talented as she is stylish. In this episode we get into how she started her YouTube channel as a 14-year-old girl in Arkansas, how she handles being a 'mom' to her millions of fans, her relationship tips, how she met her fellow YouTuber boyfriend, and how she developed her own self-awareness and feminism.

KATIE WONDERS NO. 005 – FEBRUARY 2016 FAVORITES & GRATITUDES

Welcome to episode 5 of my new podcast mini series Katie WONDERS. I'm so psyched about this. I hope you guys love it as much as I do. This episode is my monthly favorites again where you'll hear what I'm loving this month across many categories. I used to share my monthly favorites in videos on YouTube (which you can still watch) but now I'll be sharing them on the podcast.

Alexandra Jamieson on Food, Desires, Listening to Your Body, Riding the Waves of Life

Alex Jamieson and I talk about authenticity, life transitions, and also get into the topics of her newest book Women, Food, and Desire. Alex is the 'Cravings Whisperer' guiding people to follow all of their true cravings in life. With love, deep compassion, and fearless honesty, she encourages us to boldly use food as a just one of many tools.

Jamie Graber of Gingersnap Organic on Balanced Eating, Balanced Love, and Balanced Life

I met Jamie Gabor a couple years ago and will never forget her warmth in person. On that trip I wandered into her cafe Gingersnap to see what all the hype was about and it did not disappoint. We talk a lot about body image and Jamie's food issues when she was younger in contrast with her healthy relationship with food and her body now after marrying a chef and owning an organic cafe.

Christy Harrison of Food Psych (Returns!) on Boundaries, Body-Image, and More!

This is actually the FOURTH podcast I've recorded with Christy and I know for a fact it won't be the last. Christy is a nutritionist who runs a private practice where she specializes is eating disorder recovery and Health At Every Size (HAES). Through her amazing podcast Food Psych where she gets to know a diverse group of guests through the lens of their relationship with food and their bodies.

Katie WONDERS No. 004 - January 2016 Favorite

This episode is my monthly favorites again where you'll hear what I'm loving this month across many categories. I used to share my monthly favorites on YouTube but now I'm sharing them on the podcast. Links for everything are in the shownotes. Here's a peek at some things I am loving: the OMFG podcast, Will Darbyshire, Pumpkin Seed Butter, JoyMISCELLANEOUS, TM (Transcendental Meditation) and more!

Valentine's Day Special with Simi & Tim my couple crush

I love Valentine's Day. It's been my favorite holiday ever since I can remember. For this week I thought I'd celebrate with an episode that's special to me and a bit different from my typical interviews. I recorded this episode with my 'couple crush' Simi & Tim. Separately they are each awesome and together they are pure gold. I love them individually, but their relationship really inspires me.

Robyn Youkilis Returns

Robyn was my fourth podcast guest and today she returns to the show with a bunch of huge life updates including the birth of her book Go With Your Gut. We discuss body image, food, the writing process, and so many other elements of true holistic health. Robyn is one smart lady who even reveals some cool secrets in this episode including the fact that she was in the movie Garden State.

Valerie Chaney

Valerie Chaney is Pete Holmes's girlfriend (we also share a mutual love for his podcast!). Val works with the organization Real Girl, which empowers girls with amazing tools including body image, confidence, understanding your period, and even feminism. We get into everything from spirituality, to relationships, to body image, to creativity, to feminism.

Kim Anami on Sexuality, Femininity, Vaginal Kung Fu and more!

Kim's work explores sex, femininity, vaginal health, and relationships. To be honest I was really resistant to explore these areas of my life. But, I knew Kim's work was exactly what I needed because it was far out of my comfort zone. Today we get into why our sexual health is a crucial element to our overall holistic wellness and how we can better harness our powerful creative sexual energy.

Jordan Bach Returns

Jordan Bach was first on the podcast in episode 47. Since then Jordan and I have become friends so this conversation is less formal and more fun. We talk about everything from journaling to pop culture to internet trolls. Jordan believes that authenticity is about balance and going in and out of authenticity with grace and ease.

Kelsey Miller is a senior editor at Refinery 29's and founder of the popular column The Anti-Diet Project. She's also the author of the new book Big Girl and today we talk about career, journalism, being a writer, and body image// intuitive eating.