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Let It Out | leah clancy by faryl amadeus podcast episode 306
(( Podcast Episode 306 ))

writing, feelings, and friendship with Leah Clancy

In this week's episode, I'm speaking to my friend Leah Clancy. Leah is a poet and writer who holds both a bachelor's from NYU and an MFA in writing from CAL Arts. We talk about process, habits, and routines around writing and beyond. We drank wine and giggled as we answered listener questions on writing. I hope you have as much fun eavesdropping as we did recording this.

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(( Podcast Episode 305 ))

((happy thank you more please)) with Ella Wiznia, founder of The Series on Intuition, ED recovery, Frances Ha, Creativity & More

This is the second episode of our new series: happy thank you more please. The title comes from the 2010 film, and is based on the central themes. Each guest comes with: something they're happy about, something they're grateful for, and something they're craving more of. This second episode is with Ella, founder of The Series, a generdless, sustainable, seasonless clothing line for every body.

Let It Out | lenea sims episode 304
(( Podcast Episode 304 ))

inner play, outer work, & being a beginner with Lenéa Sims

Lenéa Sims is the founder of @innerplay__outerwork. Whether she's teaching about self-development or systemic racism, her mission is the same: to provide a safe, communal, and fun place to learn and grow. Her work has been featured in Paper, Essence, and on stage at SXSW. I'm a member of her antiracism practice group outer work and also inner play, and I recommend them both so highly.

Let It Out | stephanie danler episode 303
(( Podcast Episode 303 ))

food, sex, & creativity with Stephanie Danler

Stephanie Danler is the author of the international bestseller, Sweetbitter, and the creator and executive producer of the Sweetbitter series. In this episode we discuss many of the themes of her latest book, Stray, including inheriting trauma, boundaries, relationships, motherhood and more. We also talk about writing, her process, creativity, and food.

Let It Out | puno episode 302
(( Podcast Episode 302 ))

direct communication in business & pleasure, bias, design and more with Puno, founder of ilovecreatives

Puno is the founder of ilovecreatives, a platform connecting and edu-taining creatives living what she calls a "slashie life". She also co-created PeopleMap.co, an Instagram marketing tool where you can strategically find, grow, and track your community. We discussed direct communication, starting a business, working with a partner, giving feedback, exploring bias, connection, and more.

Let It Out | podcast episode 301
(( Podcast Episode 301 ))

Soft Corrections & self-care in parallel with unpacking racism with Dom Roberts

Dom Roberts is an activist, artist, designer, and content creator who is doing important work with so much gentleness and kindness and ease. We get into having tough anti-racism conversations, how self care is unique for everyone, authentic vs. performative allyship, cancel culture, the importance of design, social media etiquette right now, the importance of unpacking racism early, and more.

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(( Podcast Episode 300 ))

Anti-racism + the 300th episode!

There wasn’t an episode last week because I was and am listening more than talking. I am committed to following, amplifying and supporting Black voices moving forward. This is our 300th episode. Which feels like a big milestone to celebrate, but also an opportunity to reflect and own how I can continue to improve and amplify the voices and work of marginalized people.

Let It Out | podcast episode 299
(( Podcast Episode 299 ))

happy thank you more please with Josh Radnor

This is the first episode introducing a new podcast series called HappyThankYouMorePlease. The title comes from Josh Radnor's 2010 film, and the series is based on the central theme of the movie: gratitude. Each guest comes with: something they're happy about, grateful for, and craving more of. This first episode is with Josh talking about the film he wrote, directed, and starred in.

Let It Out | podcast episode 298
(( Podcast Episode 298 ))

non linear recovery, body image, and diet culture during a pandemic with Anti-diet author and Food Psych host Christy Harrison

Today's conversation is with author and host of the podcast Food Psych, Christy Harrison. In this conversation we cover the connection between the current pandemic and eating disorders/body image, where she is currently with body image and eating, diet culture, what she coined as the "wellness diet," and how dieting is what she calls a "life thief".

Let It Out | podcast episode 297
(( Podcast Episode 297 ))

integrating & becoming with herbalist Erin Lovell Verinder

I loved this conversation with herbalist, nutritionist, and author Erin Lovell Verinder. Erin and I crossed paths in a completely kismet way a few years back, and when I was traveling in Australia Erin invited me to stay in their quiet country house. In this episode, Erin is candid about her health path, plant medicine, allowing space for integration, surrendering to the unknown and more.

Let It Out | podcast episode 296
(( Podcast Episode 296 ))

Overwhelmed with Feelings Birthday Conversation with Sacha Jones

Sacha Jones is one of the most interesting, caring and creative people I know. A couple years ago we started a tradition where she interviews me for my birthday. This year's conversation covers the messiness of feeling, extremes, change, and overwhelm. I always love talking to her and I hope you enjoy eavesdropping.

Let It Out | podcast episode 295
(( Podcast Episode 295 ))

phone a friend with Karolina Palmer

This episode is a little different, because it’s more of a conversation between friends than an interview. Karolina is one of my best friends, and she’s such a smart, wise, fascinating person. We have a good thing going with our nightly phone calls and I hope eavesdropping on us helps you feel a little less alone, entertains you, or inspires you to call your friends.

Let It Out | podcast episode 294
(( Podcast Episode 294 ))

lean in hard to who to you are with Mira Mariah

I met Mira speaking on a panel a few months ago in NYC. She's a Brooklyn-based tattoo artist best known on Instagram as GirlKnewYork. Her work has been featured in Elle, Allue and Nylon, and she's tattooed some of the most influential people we know. I loved this conversation that covered creativity, new york, social media, friendship, confidence, being a mom, and tattoos.

Let It Out | podcast episode 293
(( Podcast Episode 293 ))

what would your ideal self do? with Brooke Novick

Brooke Novick happens to be one of my best friends. She is also a talented therapist, healer, and musician. I've had so many incredible, deep, open conversations with her and I'm grateful that I got to record this one for all of my other friends to hear. It's incredibly illuminating to talk with her—she is incredibly wise and I'm so grateful she exists and did this episode.

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(( Podcast Episode 292 ))

likes + learns in an anxiety apocalypse

Today’s episode is a bit of a variety show, with clips from Spiraling, the anxiety podcast I co-host with Serena Wolf, and some of my recent likes and learns. Serena and I talk about this moment we’re in right now, and you’ll get to hear part of an interview I did with Jen Gotch. I’m also sharing some of the things I’m learning some of the activities and snacks I’m enjoying at the moment.

Let It Out | podcast episode 291
(( Podcast Episode 291 ))

family/ culture /gender / heritage/ identity + art & fear with hosts of in bold company, rootless cosmos and impostor syndrome

This week's episode covers family, identity, heritage and making art with fear still there. It's a variety show featuring several different new podcasts and clips I loved from each of them talking about everything from cultural identity with a jewish studies and pop culture writer to talking about inner child work to a clip about making art even when you feel like an imposter.

Let It Out | podcast episode 290
(( Podcast Episode 290 ))

naked & unafraid shapeshifting & permission to be ourselves with Gabriella Mazure

Today’s guest Gabriella is unlike anyone I’ve met, in the best way. She is a healer, teacher, performer, actress, and a new friend. We talk about the dark feminine and merging light and dark, embracing ugliness, deep self work, being too much and not enough, healing, feeling instead of thinking, moving and big transitions, her fascinating life story, and more.

Let It Out | podcast episode 289
(( Podcast Episode 289 ))

making a [good] move with Jules Bakshi, dancer and founder of Good Move Brooklyn

Today's conversation with Jules Bakshi, founder of Good Move, a dance and mindful fitness studio in Brooklyn, covers a lot of ground. We talk about entrepreneurship, collaboration, starting her business, movement, true self-care, what it means to live dancerly, and our affinity for beautiful surroundings. And she gives some advice on romantic relationships that shook me.

Let It Out | podcast episode 288
(( Podcast Episode 288 ))

mirrors, metamorphosis, and messiness with Anastasia Garcia

I met Anastasia Garcia when we spoke on a panel together in New York, and she is such a cool, wise, lovely person. We had a winding conversation about feeling your feelings, being alone and being with other people, body image, divorce and breakups, self worth, dating, photography, sex, reiki, and a whole lot more.

Let It Out | podcast episode 287
(( Podcast Episode 287 ))

hostess with the most truth with Terces Engelhart, founder of Cafe Gratitude

Terces has lived so many lives, cultivated so much wisdom from all she's experienced, and created many things, including Cafe Gratitude, Gracias Madre, Be Love Farm, and a family and life I admire. She is wise, brilliant, nurturing, and a wonderful host. We talk about farming, romantic relationships, eating disorders, recovery, family, change, hosting, honesty, living in community, and much more.

Let It Out | podcast episode 286
(( Podcast Episode 286 ))

what's your [de]sign? making human design a common language + connection with Erin Claire Jones

This is the second time I’ve had Erin on the podcast, and she breaks down human design in such an approachable and grounded way that I really resonate with. Her first time on the podcast was a year ago and since then so much has changed. We talk about following your intuition, making decisions, partnerships and dating, creativity, and how human design can help with being a person in the world.

Let It Out | podcast episode 285
(( Podcast Episode 285 ))

romancing your girlfriends with Kristin Hanggi + Natalie Roy

Kristin Hanggi and Natalie Roy are best friends and hosts of the Create podcast. The two of them and their relationship endlessly inspire me, which you'll hear in this episode. We also get into their Kristin and Natalie-isms, the importance of speaking up for yourself, group dynamics, rest and work, romancing and delighting girlfriends, intimacy and being seen, and way more.

Let It Out | podcast episode 284
(( Podcast Episode 284 ))

a green episode- sustainability, being "green" in new cities, openness about money with Sara Weinreb

This cozy conversation was recorded live in Denver with my pal Sara, host of the podcast Medium Well. We covered our love of podcasting, sustainability and feeling overwhelmed with where to begin, the importance of community especially for freelancers, openness around money, the downfalls of the wellness machine, and our relationships with parents as adults.

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(( Podcast Episode 283 ))

stress + holiday anxiety with anxiety researcher Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary

A conversation with anxiety researcher Tracy about the difference between stress and anxiety. Is it actually on the rise? Why are people talking about it more? Can some anxiety be good? Uncertainty, change, fear, depression, and strategies for supporting yourself through discomfort of anxiety plus tips feeling your best and not falling into old patterns around family.

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(( Podcast Episode 282 ))

heartbreak // break ups variety show. year in review

most years i do some sort of year in review this year episode, this year’s turned out to be a clips show compiling all of the times we spoke about heartbreak, breakups, and the growth they can lead to... it sounds like a bummer of an episode but it was actually quite optimistic, full of wisdom, and even at times funny.

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(( Podcast Episode 281 ))

time pessimism, burnout, pivoting with Abbi Miller business coach

Past pod guest Abbi Miller is back today. She has taught me so much about living in alignment with your best self in business, relationships, and life. Today we discuss her "Abbisms" --the phases she's taught me that have been extremely helpful. We also get into pivoting from full time to freelance transitions, navigating burnout, and the importance of support in business and personal life.

Let It Out | podcast episode 280
(( Podcast Episode 280 ))

space between making art & living life with Jacob Maren

Jacob is the creator or the literary magazine: one word which is a collection of works from notable creative writers—about their personal interpretation of one word. We met through his mom (one of my favorite writers) Dani Shapiro. We get into the in between space of making art and living life, touch on anxiety, talk about differences generationally, and he recommends a bunch of art.

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(( Podcast Episode 279 ))

Astrologer + Writer Emmalea Russo on Comebacks, Rock Bottoms, Saturn Reruns, North Nodes and Flow

This episode is unique. I spoke with writer and astrologer Emmalea Russo about both then we play a conversation we had about some astrology specifics including north and south nodes and saturn returns. She gives an update astrologically for this week and reads my chart focusing on my saturn return. she's so wise and this episode is insightful, dark, and hopeful.

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(( Podcast Episode 278 ))

Meditation, Anxiety, Diet Relapses, Body Size Fluctuation, The Importance of Bread with Butter + More with Savala Nolan Trepczynski

Savala Nolan Trepczynski is a lawyer, writer, mother, and very funny wise person. I related to her in so many ways. Although our backgrounds are vastly different, the way we engaged with diet culture was actually pretty similar. I started following her on instagram and am so glad I had the opportunity to have her on the pod. I open up on where I am with body image and re-recovery.

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(( Podcast Episode 277 ))

letting go of the how, bodies are weird, gentle body talk, new creative projects with That's Pretty Woo and The Wisdom Within hosts

This episode includes a meditation that helped me slow down with intuitive healer Zoe Graman. Also, I talked all about bodies with the hosts of That's Pretty Woo. This is a variety show of an episode.

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(( Podcast Episode 276 ))

painful sex, the loneliness of shame and embarrassment and the importance of community and personal storytelling with Allison Behringer

I'm so happy to have storyteller & audio producer Allison Behringer on the podcast this week. She’s the creator of a podcast called BODIES. We talk about BODIES, what the process of making it taught her, and why women telling their stories about their bodies is so cathartic. We talk about why telling personal stories is so important, the importance of mothers and daughters talking about sex.

Let It Out | CLAIRE MAZUR AND ERICA CERULO
(( Podcast Episode 275 ))

Mixing Friendship & Business: Of /a Kind founders Erica and Claire on Management, Thank You Notes, Depression, & Style

I really loved this conversation with the founders of Of/a Kind Erica and Claire. They were so lovely! I never wanted the interview to end. They talk about their friendship, starting their company of a kind and how they keep their friendship alive while being co-founders. They give great advice on adult friendship, management, and even the best natural mascara and baby gifts for new moms.

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(( Podcast Episode 274 ))

daily devotion to making art but also making money. full time to freelance with yarn bomber street artist, author London Kaye

London Kaye is a street artist based in LA. Her unique use of crochet to create art pieces made entirely of yarn has brought smiles to communities around the world and has allowed London to create a creative handmade business. She's been featured everywhere from the NYT to NBC to billboards in Times Square. We talk about how she went from working retail to crafting her creative career.

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(( Podcast Episode 273 ))

You Don't Have to Look Sick to be in Pain: Eating Disorder Recovery, Lying, Social Media, Addiction, and Support with The Chain Founders Christina Grasso & Ruth Friendlander

This week's conversation with the founders of The Chain, a peer network for women in fashion and entertainment is fitting. Co-founded by writers Ruthie Friendlander and Christina Grasso, the group is particularly active during NYFW, supporting and connecting their community. The Chain message is useful to anyone regardless of industry who has struggled with body image and disordered eating.

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(( Podcast Episode 272 ))

Andrew Bird on Discipline, Slow-Growth, Creation, and more

In this episode, Andrew Bird talks about the slow growth he had as a musician, his discipline & patience in building his career, & how letting go, slowing down, & taking a break was really what actually helped him move forward. He started playing classical violin at four. This training required strict adherence to rules, which he ultimately broke free from to create his own style.

Let It Out | EMILY ELYSE MILLER
(( Podcast Episode 271 ))

Travel, Loneliness, Food Writing, Money, Freelance, and Creative Inspiration with Emily Miller - founder of BreakfastClub

Emily is a writer and founder of BreakfastClub, a morning club that brings together the coolest creatives in each city over a morning meal. She is also the author of “BREAKFAST: The Cookbook”, with nearly 400 recipes from 80 countries. She likes mornings for the softness and realness of them. We talk about her career in food writing, trendcasting, style, food and how that impacts body image.