CHERYL MILLER HOUSER ON PERSONAL GROWTH, TAKING RISKS, FILM MAKING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP + MORE

Cheryl’s film Generation Start-up (available on Netflix) follows 6 young fellows starting business in Detroit. I not only loved her film but I loved Cheryl and was fascinated to learn more about her, her career path and any wisdom I got learn from her. In our conversation we discussed mentoring relationships, entrepreneurship, why we should do things outside our comfort zone, & personal growth.

ASHLEY GLYNN ON SOUL TATTOOS, BEING EMBODIED, CONNECTION, SLOWING DOWN, PLANT MEDICINE + MORE

Ashley Glynn is an intuitive tattoo artist, illustrator, photographer, tarot reader, & spiritual healer living in Brooklyn. I loved every second of our conversation. We covered her entire life story: how she was raised by her southern tarot loving grandma, touring with Stevie Nicks, losing her beloved grandmother, art school, fashion school, and eventually discovering her passion: soul tattooing.

ANULA MALBERG OF SIXTH STREET PILATES ON THE POTATO METHOD, IMPOSTOR SYNDROME, RETHINKING ‘BODY DIVERSITY’ AND MORE!

I stumbled upon Six Street Pilates and discovered the very cool owner Anula. From her style, to her philosophy & teaching I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast. We discuss community, being ‘familiar strangers,’ in-person connections, the Potato Method, what pilates is & it’s history, the combination of pilates & art, the problem with the term ‘body diversity,’ and so much more.

SAHARA ROSE KETABI ON AYURVEDA, WRITING, PURPOSE AND DHARMA, MANIFESTATION, MEETING DEEPAK CHOPRA + MORE

In this week’s conversation with guest Sahara Rose we take a deep dive intro her wellness speciality: Ayurveda (she literally wrote the Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda), food as healing medicine, eating disorders and control related to them and the connection with bodies, creativity. She breaks down what Ayurveda is: including what doshas are and her top Ayurveda tips on utilizing it in daily life.

Aki Hirata Baker of Minka Brooklyn on Holistic Living, Flower Essences, Reiki, Dealing with Depression and more

I stumbled across Minka Brooklyn soon after moving to New York. Aki, the founder was kind, nurturing, and sweet right off the bat. She gave me a tour of the space and a full treatment of Reiki and flower essences, both of which I had never experienced. I knew immediately I wanted to now more about Aki, her story and the genesis of her holistic healing wonderland, Minka.

The conversation flowed with ease and meandered into a million directions from intuitive eating to making big decisions, uncertainty that comes with them, self-care, body image, eating disorders, comparison,  self awareness, and career transitions. I caught up with Jamie in a really pivotal moment in her life, she's in a new romantic relationship and about to move away for the first time.

I've been getting to know Christine for years through being entertained by her Vlogs, discovering new music & brands through her favorites videos, style tips from her daily uniform series, and feeling inspired from her apartment tours & intimate interviews on YouTube. I'm so glad this conversation lived up to my expectation of what Christine would be like.

NICOLE CENTENO FOUNDER OF SPLENDID SPOON ON PRESENCE, MINDFUL EATING, BEING A SINGLE MOM CEO, FEELINGS + MORE!

Today’s guest Nicole is so impressive to me. She a single mom of 2, an author, & the CEO of Splendid Spoon. We connected in so many ways, from our philosophy with food and body image, to our love for journaling, to practicing mindfulness & so much more. We covered being a single mom, navigating a divorce, entrepreneurship, single tasking, feeling our feelings, & living from your heart vs. head.

MADI MURPHY AND BRET CARETSKY OF THE END BROOKLYN ON UNICORN LATTES & OTHER HIGH VIBE FOODS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PLEASURE VS. PRESSURE AND MORE!

We recorded this episode live at The End, a cafe in Brooklyn that is home to the unicorn latte & many other magical plant alchemy drinks. It’s such a special place. I discovered this cafe before moving to NY & then met the owners & this week’s guests Bret & Madi after moving. They are two of the most lovely people I’ve ever met and their businesses reflect the positive energy each of them radiate.

LATHAM THOMAS ON NON-ATTACHMENT, FINDING COMMUNITY, WHAT FEMINISM NEEDS, THE VALUE OF BEAUTY, GLOWING + MORE!

In this week's episode, Latham and I talk about cultivating a supportive community of women & the importance of supporting women. One of my favorite parts of the interview was her definition of feminism. We discussed the need for inclusion & accessibility in the wellness industry, why balance is a myth, motherhood, & so much more. She’s amazing and I adore this long, deep conversation.

CHRIS CIERI FOUNDER OF FRANKLIN & WHITMAN ON SELF CARE, CONNECTION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BEING PERFECTLY IMPERFECT

Chris is the founder of the instagram famous Philadelphia based all-natural skincare line Franklin & Whitman. His company is not only cruelty free but also donates 5% of their sales to animal shelters. He’s an impressive guy–juggling his young business, a high level tech job, and being a father and husband. We get into how he makes it all work and how his motto ‘perfectly imperfect’ helps.

RUBY WARRINGTON OF THE NUMINOUS ON SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM, ASTROLOGY, LOVE, JOURNALISM, BODY IMAGE, STYLE + MORE

In this week's episode, Ruby tells us stories of her life in London as a fashion & lifestyle journalist, spews fascinating spiritual and astrology facts, antidotes of falling in love and moving to New York City, and starting her online magazine The Numinous. We also talked about her eating disorder recovery and how she met and fell in love with her husband.

Isabel taught me why myself & so many people fall into an obsession with thinness as a result of the standard of beauty in our culture & the pervasive diet culture. She taught me about fat phobia and how I had internalized it. She taught me about intuitive eating, & how to listen to my body’s hunger & fullness signals.

SAM ZABELL ON SIDE HUSTLES, PODCASTING, ADULTHOOD & MORE!

Sam moved to New York City to pursue a career in magazine writing after studying journalism at Northwestern. She found herself writing for Real Simple Magazine, she also hosting their podcast Adulthood Made Easy. We talk about podcasting, life in your 20s, relationships, body image, side hustles, living in New York and so much more.

Today I have Taran and Bunny Ghatrora, sisters and co-founders of Ellebox as well as a podcast listener Q&A in the intro of this episode making it a very packed nearly 2 hours. I know it’s been a while since I’ve done a Q&A episode, so I thought I’d add some in to this episode.

DR. SAMANTHA BOARDMAN ON POSITIVE PRESCRIPTIONS, OVERWHELM, CONNECTION, BEING “UN-YOU,” + MORE

Today's episode is with the amazingly wise psychiatrist and founder of Positive Prescriptions Dr. Samantha Boardman. Her website, Positive Prescription is dedicated to sharing inspiration for changes people can make that are life-enhancing & resilience-building. We discuss many of these little changes and additions people can add to their lives to enhance the good and joy in the everyday.

ANJIE CHO GIVES MY NYC APARTMENT A FENG SHUI MAKEOVER

Anjie had the amazing idea of recording our consultation to share on the podcast. I thought this would be a great way for you to get feng shui tips too. In this episode you will hear Anjie give me advice on the best way to lay out the room and what elements I should have to cultivate good energy that aligns with this new stage of life.

PHOEBE LAPINE ON THE WELLNESS PROJECT, HEALTH VS. HEDONISM, HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS, ONLY CHILDISMS, COOKING + MORE!

Phoebe recently wrote her second book book, The Wellness Project, which highlights so much of what I have been trying to integrate into my life over the past few years: balancing healthy habits with enjoyment of life (or as Phoebe describes it health vs. hedonism). We talk about being ambitious + letting things happen without pushing and about following your passion even when the path is unclear.

CHEF CHRIS ZABITA FROM SOCIETY CAFE IN NEW YORK ON FARMERS MARKETS, CREATIVE COOKING, PICKY GUESTS, EXPERIMENTING WITH FOOD + MORE

My boyfriend and I spoke in person with executive chef Chris Zabita at his NYC market to table restaurant Society Cafe a couple weeks ago. We talked about everything from picky eaters to cooking for yourself as a chef to the competitive nature of the restaurant industry. Chris gave us a look into what it is like to be a chef, how he feels about popular foodie trends, and much more.

JULIE PIATT ON COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, SPIRITUALITY, COOKING, HOSTING, PARENTING AND MORE!

We get into the downside of social media, community, relationships, acknowledging the dark + light parts within ourselves, understanding the difference between behaviors & the soul. Julie is the most nurturing person and mother so I spoke with her about her parenting strategy and experience. We also talk about cooking and bringing people together with community.

MY FAVS / GRATITUDES NO. 014 – JUNE 2017 FAVORITES

Today is another favorites / gratitudes / things I’m loving episode. I really enjoy doing these because it gives me a chance to reflect on things I’m enjoying and share them with you. And if you aren’t already a member of the Podcast Listener group on Facebook it’s a great place to continue the conversation by telling me what you are grateful for right now so I can explore new things as well.

I love Danielle LaPorte. I’ve been following her closely for over 5 years, reading every book and listening to her on every podcast. Danielle embodies so much of what I admire in a women. She values creativity above all else, has learned from experience how to combine fierce persistence with ease, finds gratitude in even the craziest situations, and mothers in a way I admire.

ASHLEY FORD ON COMMUNICATION, CONTENTMENT, LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS, AND WRITING

Ashley is one of the most honest & talented writers I’ve ever read & I admire her deeply. She is a person I could spend all day talking with. She has been one of my mentors from afar and I’m super excited to continue to learn from her. We explore topics like “feeling enough”, relationships, contentment, writing, body image & the importance of communication.

COURTNEY HENRIETTE OF KATOI ON COMMUNITY, FOOD AND CREATING ELEVATED EXPERIENCES [HIGHLIGHT DETROIT]

Courtney and I sat down at her house in Detroit right after the fire and had a great conversation around so many topics relevant to anyone. We talk about creating spaces & events, the importance of community around food, how to make the best of unexpected change & dealing with shakeups in life, the good in people & how that shows up in times of need, body image & wellness practices as a foodie.

ELIZABETH KOTT & STEPHANIE SIMBARI HOSTS OF THAT’S SO RETROGRADE ON PODCASTING, WELLNESS TRENDS, AND BLENDING COMEDY & SPIRITUALITY

Each week Elizabeth Kott & Stephanie Simbari explore a new aspect of wellness or spirituality in a fun, light hearted, and genuine way on their podcast That’s So Retrograde. The show is comedy meets style meets wellness meets girl talk in all the best ways. They believe that wellness should be available to everyone and they make it less intimidating and more fun with every episode they record.

CORINNE WAINER CO-FOUNDER OF SHAKTIBARRE ON COMMUNITY, WELLNESS EDUCATION & ACCESS TO YOGA FOR EVERYONE

Corinne, the co-founder of Shaktibarre, has created a true wellness wonderland in Brooklyn. Shaktibarre came into existence to provide yoga and wellness regardless of income. It's a studio/cafe/workspace/wellness classroom featuring sliding scale prices, an Ayurvedic cafe, programs for local public school youth, and of course yoga-barre classes with a focus on inclusivity and acceptance.

DANIEL LERNER ON POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS, IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS, AND KNOWING YOUR STRENGTHS

Dan teaches a class called Science of Happiness to thousands of students each semester and has recently turned those concepts into a book. We dive into his theories on happiness, getting into a ‘flow state’, & positive psychology. We discuss Dan's career path which led him from working as a music agent to becoming a peak performance coach working with everyone from athletes to CEOs.

JESSAMYN OLIVIA STANLEY ON FEMINISM, YOGA, SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION, BODY POSITIVITY, + FINDING PRESENCE

This week’s conversation is with the inspiring, Jessamyn Stanley. She breaks the norms in the industry, getting back to the inclusivity true yoga is about. We discuss how she found yoga & how it became her tool for transformation. We chat about social media, feminism, body image, & her new book, Yoga for Everybody.

SACHA JONES INTERVIEWS ME

This week is a special birthday episode & my podcast birthday. It’s been over 4 years since I started this project & so much has changed over those years. For long time listeners, thank you for all your support as I’ve changed. I talk body image, wellness, feminism, feelings, my upcoming move to NYC, where I want my work & podcast to go, my new relationship (!), & some fun quick-fire questions.

MY FAVS / GRATITUDES NO. 013 – APRIL 2017 FAVORITES

It’s been quite a while since I made a favorites / gratitude episode so I had an abundance of favorite things to share this week. Today’s episode is packed with things I’ve been into in the last couple months.

JONATHAN LELAND ON RAM DASS, SPIRITUALITY, CREATIVITY, DEATH & CHANGE VS LOVING WHAT IS

I’m excited to introduce you to another one of my friends from the Ram Dass retreat. My guest today Jonathan Leland gives a great background of Ram Dass & how he started following his work. He has such a creative, unique & inquisitive approach to life. We discuss community, psychedelics, death, and the inevitable changes of life. He describes this as the ‘dance between change & love’ in life.

SARAH BRITTON OF MY NEW ROOTS ON HEALTHY LIVING WITH COOKING, MOVEMENT & MANIFESTATION

Sarah Britton of My New Roots was one of the first food blogs I started following. Her blog is hugely popular & she’s now a mother, has written 2 books, & her business has expanded beyond what she had ever expected. In this conversation we explore healthy habits both in the kitchen & life. We also talk about manifestation, travel and living abroad, and our mutual love for Abraham Hicks.

ANDREW MICHAAN COMEDIAN/ WRITER /ACTOR ON LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS, CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY + MORE

I love today’s episode with comedian, writer, and actor Andrew Michaan. As usual it’s a long meandering conversation covering everything from relationship and to body image advice, to creativity, to spirituality. We talk about a bunch of things that inspire us from the beverages we’re into, to the tools he uses to stay productive and creative.

ANDREA OWEN OF YOUR KICK ASS LIFE ON FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, FRIENDSHIP, GOSSIP, MOTHERHOOD, AND MORE!

My conversation today with life coach Andrea Owen of Your Kick Ass Life is as covers everyfrom from relationships to body image. We talk about friendship (why gossip is an energy suck), feelings (and why it’s important to take time to just be with them), entrepreneurship (and the ups and downs that come with taking that leap), and what life coaching really is and how it compares to therapy.

DANNY KORNFELD ON RENT, ACTING, BEING YOURSELF & GIVING INTO LOVE OR LIVING IN FEAR…

Danny Kornfeld is an actor & his staring role in Rent comes after extensive performance experience, studying theater at Syracuse University. It was incredible to hear about what led Danny to this role as well as the effect art has had on his life & how the role has inspired him to be more himself in real life. He is so thoughtful around his approach to his work & what it brings to the world.

DR. CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP, OBGYN ON AGELESS WELLNESS, SEX, INTERCONNECTION, COMMUNITY & MORE!

Today’s episode is with the wise Dr. Christiane Northrup, an OBGYN & leader in holistic female health. She’s been featured on Oprah & her books have helped shift peoples' approach to health. Dr. Northrup shares about sex, pleasure, & relationships. We cover her background & why it has been so important. We discuss wisdom gained in getting older & the changes in the medicine & wellness industry.

KATY WRIGHT ON FRIENDSHIP, STYLE, GROWTH, MOVES + I’M TAKING A LEAP

This conversation covers navigating female friendships. We chat about sticking with eachother through moves, careers, & life changes. Katy’s a stylist who spent time working at Vogue & assisting some of the top stylists in NYC. Katy is one of the most adventurous people I know so we discuss risk taking, her extensive travels, moving around & navigating change in your twenties.

MISTY BOYCE MUSICIAN ON BODY IMAGE, SELF-WORTH, EATING DISORDERS, & CREATIVITY

Getting to know Misty more I realized we had a lot in common when it came to our tumultuous relationships with food and our body image. We talked about her own eating disorder and body image struggles & where she’s at now healing it all. It's the perfect conversation for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Misty is a super talented musician & we talk about her career & writing process.

BONUS EPISODE WITH JESSICA BAUMAGARDNER & KATE VAN HORN OF THE GOOD FEST AKA IRL WELLNESS WONDERLAND

Today on the podcast, the two founders of the incredible festival, The Good Fest. I’ll be speaking at this rad day of wellness in Philly on April 22nd and when I met the founders I knew it was a perfect fit because they were people I wanted to hang out with all the time. I’m so excited for this festival that I was psyched to chat and share the incredible dream team behind it.

JESSICA MURNANE OF ONE PART PLANT ON ENDOMETRIOSIS, FRIENDSHIP, CREATIVITY AND MORE!

I’ve always admired Jess as an incredible creative entrepreneur & just genuinely approachable human. She shares so much wisdom and love with the world & in this episode she talks honestly about her Endometriosis, her real time thoughts on launching her book, social media, & more. I couldn’t be happier for her to have her first cookbook come out & be able to share that with all of you guys.

REBEKAH BORUCKI ON FAMILY, MEDITATION, BEING TRUE TO YOURSELF AND MORE!

Rebekah grew up not knowing her true race or identity leaving her feeling like an outsider even in her own family. Since then she’s found tools and practices like meditation that have helped her feel less alone. Bex went from a teen mom and now provides free doula services for teen moms. She also talks about her fitness history and how she’s in such a healthy place with food and weight.

BONUS VALENTINE’S DAY EPISODE WITH DATING COACH VERONICA GRANT ON TIPS FOR DATING, DEALING WITH EXES, LONG-TERM LOVE & MORE!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! In honor of my favorite holiday I’ve invited dating coach, Veronica Grant to answer your questions and talk a little bit about dating, long-term relationships, and everything in between. I love Veronica because she is so grounded, balanced and insightful around this topic, and really emphasizes the importance of self-care and personal growth for positive relationships.

ANDRÉE VERMEULEN ON CREATIVITY, INTUITIVE EATING, RELATIONSHIPS + MORE

As I say in the episode, her Instagram really hits all the notes for me–cute dog, interesting career (she’s an actress and comedian), great healthy food (she’s a plantbased intuitive eater), and most importantly she’s hilarious. This conversation is long and tangential just the way I like it. We naturally fell into talking about intuitive eating, owning a pet, relationships, & spiritual growth.

KATIE | WONDERS NO. 012 – JANUARY 2017 FAVORITES

Back again with the first Katie Wonders episode of the year. It’s a quick one but packed with all my favorite things I’ve been into in the last month or so. If you are subscribed to my newsletter you may see some overlap. If you aren’t and want more favorites along with extras on things I’ve been exploring be sure to sign-up here.

CHRIS MEDINA PSYCHIC MEDIUM WITH MY PERSONAL READING LIVE + 2017 GUIDANCE FOR EVERYONE!

Today’s episode is a live reading for me done by Chris Medina. I first heard Chris on Alexi Wasser’s podcast Love Alexi. I think psychics are really fascinating and loved his energy. Chris emphasizes honesty with his work and also sees what he provides for people as ‘guidance in knowing how to move forward’. It was incredible how spot on Chris was with so many things about my life.

ZOË LIGON OF SPECTRUM BOUTIQUE ON UNCONVENTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, SEXUAL WISDOM, DEFINING BEAUTY, & MORE! [HIGHLIGHT DETROIT]

I met Zoë at a Valentines Day market in Detroit. I was immediately drawn to her authentic aura and cheerfulness as well as her wisdom and passion around sexuality, art, and feminism. Zoë shares about her work & how she got into sex education & sexuality. We also talk about dealing with death of a parent at a young age, why it’s good to be vulnerable, modern relationships and communication.

MIKE DOOLEY ON NOTES FROM THE UNIVERSE, HOW THOUGHTS BECOME THINGS, WRITING, CREATIVITY AND MORE!

I first saw Mike Dooley in The Secret. He’s a New York Times Best-Selling author, international speaker, & creator of Notes From The Universe. I listened to him on every podcast, read most of his books, & recently became friends with him when we shared the same publisher Hay House. He’s a super inspiring dude and his work on positive thinking has help both me and my friends immensely.