This week, a conversation with designer Norma Kamali, whose 50-year career is as rich as her designs are iconic. She’s full of wisdom and perspective and gently gives me advice on everything from aging, to dating (she fell in love again ten years ago at 65), to how she views busyness. We get into her thoughts on her evolving industry, upcoming generations, and so much more.
This week I spoke to Cuban-American author Nikki Novo, whose many certifications and qualifications include certified hypnotherapist, Reiki healer, and more. In this episode, we talk about Nikki's recent move from Miami to Asheville and what moving taught her about her identity. We get into intuition and decision making, and she brings her unique perspective on dating, love, and sex.
This week, actor Joshua Jackson (*Dawson's Creek*, *The Mighty Ducks*, and most recently, *Dr. Death*) candidly shares what he’s learning as a new parent, lessons on love and feeling worthy of it, navigating young fame, and how the vulnerable messiness of being alive is how we grow. Joshua has enormous depth in his life experiences and I loved talking to him even more than I expected.
This week I spoke with Virgie Tovar. She's an author, activist and one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on fat discrimination and body image. She is the founder of Babecamp, a course designed to help women who are ready to break up with diet culture. In this episode we cover fashion and identity, the intersection of fatness and sexuality, and the wisdom of trusting our own bodies.
This week's episode is part two of my conversation with Contemplative Educator, Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher and Writer, Mari Orkenyi. Her work lives in the space where Contemplative Practices, Buddhist Psychology and Western Psychotherapy intersect. In this week’s episode, we talk about presence, acceptance, Buddhism, social media, cooking, and Mari gives me some wonderful personal advice.
This week I spoke with visual artist Camilla Engström. Our conversation flew by and we ended up talking for nearly 3 hours, so I decided to break this up into two parts. In this second half, you'll hear about where she gets ideas, fashion, what informs her style, her thoughts on dating and romantic relationships, her current favorite beauty product, her dance videos, and more.
Today’s guest is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician with an active medical practice near Birmingham, Alabama. She is also an author and an international media resource who has been featured in Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, Redbook, self, and numerous other media outlets. We talk about different types of rest, friendship, love, boundaries, and more.
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.
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.
Today's guest is the artist of one of what I like to call my 'security blanket songs'. Adrian Galvin who goes by the band name Yoke Lore is a pop folk musician with a new album out and currently touring. He’s also very smart and articulate and just and an interesting guy. We covered relationships, creativity, routines and habits, and he gave a lot of great suggestions for art.
This interview was recorded at the music festival in Las Vegas called Emerge. Today’s conversation is with the festival founder Rehan Choudhry. Emerge is the intersection of social justice, art & music. The festival takes place annually over two days and features interdisciplinary exploration through live music, passionate storytelling, progressive art, crafted parties and immersive experiences.
This week we have part two of my chat with modern dating coach, Clara Artschwager. This week, we talk about ghosting, jealousy, and unrequited love. I love Clara’s refreshing take on relationships. Hearing about how she helps career driven women take a more empowered and nourishing approach to dating and partnership is a breath of fresh air!
As I say in the podcast, about a million people sent this article today’s guest Clara Artschwager wrote for the Cut. I related, loved it and instantly reached out to have her on the podcast. Our conversation was so robust I decided to split it into 2 episodes. You’ll hear half this week were we discuss dating, chivalry in the Me Too era and meeting online vs meeting in person.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lacy’s work is anti-self help while being the most helpful content I’ve stumbled upon. From her style & aesthetic to her message, her work is very meaningful to me. We sipped a tea infusion she made us (She's also an herbalist)& chatted about everything from food to style & design to relationships and finding partnership to authenticity, & of course debunking myths about manifestation.
I met Kimberly Johnson,founder of Magamama, at an event she spoke at. Her talk was so inspiring & it really stuck with me. I had an eye-opening session with her when she was in NYC. After our session, we recorded this episode. We spoke about how she became a “Vagina proctor,” the Me-Too Movement, slowing down sex, painful sex, communication, pregnancy, birth healing, & her new book.
Camilla inspires me in so many ways from her aesthetic and taste to her philosophy of entrepreneurship and community to investing, and of course in food. We talk about her education & career path, food as an experience, modern philanthropy models, how the restaurant industry can open doors for anyone, opening a restaurant, work/life balance. and angel investing.
Stephanie is the winner of the contest for my podcast course: Let [a podcast] Out. This is the first episode of her new podcast: Rethinking It. We talk to Stephanie about her process in starting a podcast. Then, we'll hear Stephanie & Simi discuss becoming a less rigid, intuitive eating and living, vulnerability, social media boundaries, body image, how Simi dealt with the loss of a parent.
Jess Murnane is a boss lady, author, mother of an adorable baby, and has an amazing story with food, health, and business. We talk a lot about adoption, both the process and the emotions behind her choice to start her family and decision to adopt her son. We got into her journey into entrepreneurship, how she was able to genuinely share her passions, and eventually make those her profession.
Gabrielle Bernstein's mom Susan Spivak talks about everything from cultivating creativity, finding the right relationship to what it was like raising Gabby. She is infinitely wise and a deeply spiritual woman that taught me an abundance of tools and techniques for high vibe living in our conversation.
Gabrielle Bernstein is a beyond successful author, speaker, entrepreneur, visionary, Kundalini yoga teacher, and all around awesome lady who is legit changing the world. Her work is a direct reflection of the authentic transformational work she's done on herself and her ability to teach others to implement these principles to change their lives as well.
Anita Goa is the yoga guru I credit to rekindling my lost spark for yoga. She's an inspiring lady with vast knowledge of the human body, fitness, and how we as humans are impacted by the moon cycles. She inspires a crew of thousands weekly on her successful YouTube channel where she shares unique yoga flows, fitness routines, and meditations often timely corresponding to the moon phases
Michaela Ezra is a talented fashion designer and textile artist and an inspirational spiritual teacher. Her love and passion for her life bursts out throughout our interview and I'm super grateful to have connected with her. I can't wait for you guys to hear our candid conversation on relationships, creativity, the direction of the fashion industry, friendships, and her spiritual routine.
Danielle Boonstra is an author, coach and a student and teacher of A Course in Miracles. She shares her journey with such authentic honesty, love and intention in today's radically real conversation. In today's conversation we get into everything from her writing process, how un-attachment is key to happiness, how she overcame years of eating disorder, and more.
Christine Gutierrez is a psychotherapist, speaker, author, poet, entrepreneur and founder of a non-profit. Known for breaking stigmas, she is taking therapy to the next level by fusing ancient wisdom with modern psychology. She's the perfect blend of spiritual and practical. We get into her journey, her personal practices andadvice on deepening your relationships with yourself and others.
Nitika Chopra is a talk show host and founder/editor-in-chief of YourBellaLife, an online lifestyle magazine founded in 2009. Nitika believes that love and happiness are possible in every moment of life and is dedicated to helping others stay in that mindset. Nitika is a certified life coach, a go-to resource for young women around the globe.
Our society is obsessed with romantic love and rightfully so. This is an episode about romantic love. Relationships are hard, messy, beautiful, and I’m happy we have an entire episode talking about them.
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