One Part Podcast's Should I Be...?
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 613 ratingsRight now, a lot of us are asking some pretty deep questions about our careers and how we make our money.
Is this the job I really want to be doing?
Is there something more "me" out there?
Should my job be changing the world? Or can I just get my check and go watch more TV.
Host Jessica Murnane also has these questions. And in this new limited series, you'll get to the bottom of them together. She'll be asking all the questions to all the people whose jobs we think we want. So we can figure out if we want them, too.
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Episodes
Season Finale! Should I Be A Doula? with Sabia Wade
November 23, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBSabia and I talk about all the ins and outs of becoming a doula. Including the difference between a doula and midwife, what it means to be a “full spectrum” doula, training vs. self-educating, to certify or not to certify, insurance/liability, the different types of doulas (there are many!), finding your speciality/niche, pricing, knowing when you’re ready for your first client, and avoiding burnout. About Sabia: Sabia Wade is a revolutionary full-spectrum doula, educator, and the founder ...
Should I Be A Ceramicist? with Bari Ziperstein
November 16, 2021 13:13Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized aka maybe it’s ok to keep your art as a hobby. About Bari: Bari Ziperstein is the founder of BZIPPY, a brand known for its experimentation and ...
Should I Be A Ceramicist? with Bari Ziperstein
November 16, 2021 13:13Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized aka maybe it’s ok to keep your art as a hobby. About Bari: Bari Ziperstein is the founder of BZIPPY, a brand known for its experimentation and ...
Should I Be On A Reality Show? With Amber Kemp-Gerstel Of Making It
November 09, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBAmber and I talk about all the ins and outs of being on a reality show. Including applying/auditioning, what producers are looking for, taking psychological tests/evaluations, seeing yourself on television, styling yourself (hair, makeup, clothes), the pay, and the non-monetary gains. About Amber: Amber is the founder and creative director of Damask Love, a popular DIY lifestyle blog where she shares her doable DIY approach to crafting. Amber hosted Disney Family Sundays, a family crafting...
Should I Be A Librarian? With Ashley P, The Library Bae
November 01, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 111 MBAshely P. and I talk about the difference between a librarian and library specialist, getting your Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS), building a collection and cataloging, the pay, the different roles/jobs at a library, and learning to assert and protect yourself as a librarian. About Ashley: Ashley (also known as The Library Bae) resides in Virginia and works as a Youth Services Librarian with the Fairfax County Library System. After falling in love with her local library...
Should I Be A Yoga Teacher? With Kathryn Budig
October 26, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week, I’m talking to Kathryn Budig. Kathryn and I talk about the difference between a yoga teacher and an instructor, finding a mentor, completing your teacher training, applying/auditioning to teach at a studio, teaching private clients, making a living as a yoga teacher, honoring the traditions of yoga, and her biggest tip on feeling ready to teach. About Kathryn Budig: Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author (The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga and the best-se...
Should I Be A Therapist? with Amber Murphy
October 19, 2021 00:30 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBThis week, I’m talking to Amber Murphy. Amber shares all the ins and outs of becoming a therapist, including getting a masters in social work, the supervised hours needed to practice (and finding a supervisor), the difference between a psychotherapist and psychiatrist, practicing therapy as an empath, building a private practice, the pay, and finding your specialty. About Amber Murphy: Amber is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic p...
Should I Be In Food Media? With Joseph Hernandez
October 12, 2021 00:59 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week, I’m talking to Joseph Hernandez. Joseph shares all the ins and outs of working in food media. He talks about what makes a good pitch to an editor, how working for exposure is a scam, freelancing vs. salary positions, why fact checking is a great entry into food journalism, finding opportunities locally, and his three biggest tips for starting your way into food media. About Joseph Hernandez: Joseph is the deputy food editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Most recently, he served ...
Series Premiere of Should I Be! Should I Be A Dietitian? with Jessica Jones of Food Heaven
October 05, 2021 01:12 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBThis week, I’m talking to Jessica Jones, a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Jessica shares all the ins and outs of becoming a dietitian. We talk about schooling, private practice vs. working in a clinic/hospital, pay, the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian, avoiding burnout, and her biggest pet peeve about work. Show Notes: What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? Jessica Jones Nutrition Food Heaven 28-Day P...
FINALE! Episode 172: The Body Is Not An Apology + Unlearning with Sonya Renee Taylor
April 26, 2021 21:36 - 49 minutes - 67.3 MBIn this episode, I’m talking to Sonya Renee Taylor. Sonya is the founder of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation. She's the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Body Is Not An Apology and her new book, Your Body Is Not an Apology Workbook is out now.
Episode 171: A Story Of Abortion And Healing with Anna Wood
March 25, 2021 14:22 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this episode, I’m talking to Anna Wood. Anna is a writer, creator, and author of I’ve Had One Too: A Story of Abortion and Healing. In this episode, Anna and I discuss her choice to use a pen name for her book, her decision to have an abortion, how she processed the grief that followed, and her views on abortion now.
Episode 170: Email and Communication Overload + Clarity vs. Accessibility With Cal Newport
February 25, 2021 01:55 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThis week Cal Newport is back! Cal is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. He’s the author of seven books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, which have been published in over thirty languages. He’s also a regular contributor on these topics to national publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Wired, and is a frequent guest on...
Episode 169: SIBO 101 (Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment) + Overcoming Food Fear With Phoebe Lapine of SIBO Made Simple
January 14, 2021 03:05 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis week I’m talking to Phoebe Lapine. Phoebe is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. Phoebe’s debut memoir, The Wellness Project, chronicles her journey with the autoimmune disease Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Her latest book, SIBO Made Simple, helps those newly diagnosed or chronically fighting small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Phoebe’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Marie Claire, SELF, Glamour, Cosmopolitan...
Season Finale! Hormones 101 (Synthetic vs. Bioidentical, Weight Gain, Perimenopause, Birth Control, Hashimoto’s, and More) with Candace Burch
November 23, 2020 14:47 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week, I’m talking to Candace Burch. She’s a hormone-health educator and founder of Your Hormone Health. In this episode, Candace and I discuss what hormones are, how to know if your hormones are out of whack, synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, weight gain, perimenopause, birth control, Hashitmoto’s, and how stress and lifestyle choices can impact our hormones. Show Notes: Candace’s Website + Instagram Hormone Test Kit + Consult (use code ONEPART for $100 off) Functio...
Episode 167: Starting A New Career At 40 (And Beyond) + Downshifting Your Life With Lisa Bryan
November 19, 2020 14:14 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis week, I’m talking to Lisa Bryan. Lisa is a recipe developer and the founder of Downshiftology (a digital community of 11M). In this episode, Lisa and I discuss how she started her career over at 40, adding more humanity to your brand, building trust with your audience, and learning to downshift your life. Show Notes: Lisa’s Website + Instagram + YouTube Falafel Recipe Sababa by Adeena Sussman (cookbook with best hummus recipe ever) **** One Part Plant Cookbook Know Your En...
Episode 166: Mending (Or Walking Away From) Relationships Post Election + Managing Stress and Overwhelm With Elizabeth Stanley, PhD
November 12, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week, we brought back Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She’s the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)® – and her research has been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC Evening News, NPR, and in Time magazine, among others. An award-winning author and U.S. Army veteran with service in Asia ...
Episode 165: The Climate Emergency (And What You Can Do About It) With Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD
October 28, 2020 23:34 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis week, I’m talking to Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD. Margaret is a clinical psychologist turned climate activist. She’s the founder and executive director of the Climate Mobilization Project and author of Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth, a radical self-help guide for the climate emergency. In this episode, Margaret and I discuss why you don’t have to be a scientist to have a position on climate change, why we need climate transformation not re...
Episode 164: Vagina Problems (Endometriosis, Vulvodynia, Adenomyosis, and Pelvic Pain) With Lara Parker
October 22, 2020 01:49 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThis week, I’m talking to Lara Parker. Lara is a writer, editor, deputy director at BuzzFeed.com, and the author of Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics. In this episode, Lara and I discuss living with multiple chronic conditions, finding pain-management tools, learning to advocate for yourself, decision fatigue, and finding glimpses of hope and acceptance (even in the darkest days). SHOW NOTES: Sign up for the Know Your Endo Newsletter Know Your End...
Episode 163: Explaining Unexplained Weight Gain + Weight Loss with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino
October 15, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week, I’m talking to Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino. Jaclyn is a Board-Certified Family Physician, an integrative and functional medicine practitioner, and a breast cancer survivor. She has received extensive training through the Institute for Functional Medicine, and additional training in integrative oncology. She is a frequent contributor to publications including Vogue, Well+Good, CNET, and Bustle, and practices a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to whole-body wellness as Senior Doc...
Episode 162: Transracial Adoption + Sharing Someone Else’s Story (A Question of Consent) With Angela Tucker
October 08, 2020 12:27 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis week, I’m talking to Angela Tucker. Angela is a speaker, educator, film producer, and of the host of The Adoptee Next Door podcast. Her work’s mission is to amplify and center adoptee stories and bring honest narratives about race, class, and identity. In this episode, Angela and I discuss what transracial adoption means, why Angela has felt like a “grand experiment” in nature vs. nurture, family preservation, racism in the adoption system, the debate of consent when it comes to sha...
Episode 161: Building A Food Brand + Olive Oil 101 with Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland
October 01, 2020 12:12 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBThis week, I’m talking to Aishwarya Iyer. She’s the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry-essentials company. In this episode, Aishwarya and I discuss the unpaid labor of female founders/influencers, performative social media, staying true to your brand values, growing organically vs. paid social, and building a food brand from the ground up (packaging, design, food safety, etc). SHOW NOTES: Sibo Made Simple Brightland’s Website + Instagram Aishwarya’s Instagram UC David...
Episode 160: Negativity Bias + Decision Fatigue + The Dark Side Of Wellness With Robyn Conley Downs
September 24, 2020 02:27 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBThis week, I’m talking to Robyn Conley Downs. Robyn is a speaker, educator, podcaster, and the author of The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness By Creating Small Shifts That Create Big Change. In this episode, Robyn and I discuss why our brains recognize threats before recognizing good, making small mindset shifts for big change, why personality and psychology are not interchangeable, and how gratitude can interrupt anxiety. SHOW NOTES: Robyn’s Website + Instagram The Feel G...
Episode 159: Quieting Anxiety + Reframing The Unknown With Meera Lee Patel
September 17, 2020 12:34 - 52 minutes - 42.7 MBIt’s the season premiere! This week, I’m talking to Meera Lee Patel. Meera is a writer, speaker, author (find her books in the show notes), and a self-taught artist. In this episode, Meera and I discuss why we can’t always fear the unknown, how she approaches anxiety, the unpaid labor of free content, promoting your work with transparency, and how she’s pivoted her business during the last six months. SHOW NOTES: Meera’s Website + Instagram Create Your Own Calm Made Out Of Stars M...
Season Finale! Episode 158: Orgasms + Libido + Expanding The Definition Of Sex with Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai
July 17, 2020 02:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week, I’m talking to Dr. Uchenna “UC†Ossai. Dr. UC is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor. She’s an assistant professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School and also serves as pelvic health program manager at UT Health Austin. Dr. UC is one of few licensed physical therapists in the world with an AASECT certification in sexuality counseling and the only Black physical therapist with this specific designation. In this ep...
Episode 158: Orgasms + Libido + Expanding The Definition Of Sex with Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai
July 17, 2020 02:53 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week, I’m talking to Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai. Dr. UC is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor. She’s an assistant professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School and also serves as pelvic health program manager at UT Health Austin. Dr. UC is one of few licensed physical […]
Episode 157: Before + After Getting A Book Deal (Finding An Agent, Writing A Proposal, Impostor Syndrome, and Reading Reviews) With Courtney Maum
July 13, 2020 13:16 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week, I’m talking to Courtney Maum. Courtney is the author of the novels Costalegre, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, and Touch and the handbook Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide To Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book. Courtney’s writing has been published in New York Times, and O, the Oprah Magazine, among others. Courtney is the founder of the collaborative retreat program, The Cabins, and she also has a writing-advice newslett...
Special Episode: Why We’re Over It + How To Amplify Black Voices On and Offline With Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez of Food Heaven
July 02, 2020 11:27 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week we’re doing something a little different. I’m sharing part of an episode from Food Heaven (The Podcast) with Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez. Here’s a description of the podcast from Jessica and Wendy, “In the past few days, we’ve been hit up by countless publications, podcasts, and influencers asking us to be on their platforms to do a podcast interview, host an IG live, or have a conversation on racism. Oftentimes, these requests come with a ridiculously tight turnaround, which...
Episode 156: Diabetes 101 (Type 1, 1.5, 2, and Gestational Diabetes) with Robby Barbaro of Mastering Diabetes
June 25, 2020 01:14 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThis week, I’m talking to Robby Barbaro. Robby is the co-founder of the online diabetes-coaching platform Mastering Diabetes and the author of Mastering Diabetes. Robby and I discuss the different types of diabetes (there might be more than you think), why fruit isn’t the enemy, insulin resistance, and Robby’s number one suggestion for what you can do today to make change if you have diabetes. SHOW NOTES: Rock The Vote Human Rights Campaign Jospeh Hernandez on BA’s Rec...
Episode 155: F*cking Up + Changing The Way We Create Food Content with Laura Wright Of The First Mess
June 19, 2020 02:38 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis week, I’m talking to Laura Wright. Laura is an author, a recipe developer, and the founder of the award-winning blog, The First Mess. Laura and I discuss equity in food blogging/influencer content, her missteps in the past and how she’s fixing them, crediting ingredients, how she’s rethinking and changing the way she creates content and works with brands, and why context, intention, and clear communication matters. SHOW NOTES: Laura’s Website + Instagram Lily Diamond Inc...
Episode 154: Keeping Secrets + Hiding Our Struggles With Giselle Wasfie, D.A.C.M.
June 11, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThis week, Giselle Wasfie is back! If you need a refresher, she’s a former hip hop journalist and current Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She’s also the founder of the aromatherapy and beauty line REMIX by Giselle Wasfie. Giselle and I discuss growing up as an Iraqi American, how things have to fall apart to come back together, hiding and keeping our struggles secret, and using your community to feel less alone. Here’s Giselle: SHOW NOTES: Giselle’s Website + Instagram WEED The Okra...
REVISIT: Why Context And Language Matters + Making Space For Everyone (And Not Just For Optics) with Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison
June 04, 2020 15:53We’re revisiting an episode from last year, because it feels more relevant now than ever. For everyone saying they want to make change and listen, there are ideas in this episode that you can do today. If you already heard this episode, please listen to it again and then share it with at least one person in your life. I’m talking to Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison (she goes by Kholi). Kholi is an entrepreneur and growth strategist that helps define brands and growing communities. She’s als...
Episode 153: Living A Multi-Hyphen Life + Your Online vs. Real Self
May 28, 2020 00:57 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThis week I’m talking to Emma Gannon. Emma is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and the host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast. Emma and I discuss living a multi-hyphen life (having multiple careers and passions), self-sabotage, reprioritizing your time, chasing someone else’s success, indulgent pajamas, and more. Show Notes: Emma’s Website + Instagram Holley Murchison Episode Sleeper Pajamas Emma’s Books: The Multi-Hyphen Life Sabotage: How To Get ...
Episode 152: Being Present, Not Perfect With Daphne Javitch of Doing Well
May 21, 2020 00:51 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis week, Daphne Javitch is back! Daphne is a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach and the founder of Doing Well. Daphne and I discuss quieting the wellness noise, finding consistency and routine, acknowledging your limitations, leveling up your health (on your own terms), and the power of “yet.” Show Notes: Daphne’s Website + Instagram Knix Period Underwear (get $15 off your first order!) One Part Plant Cookbook Know Your Endo **************** I receive an...
Episode 151: Gut Dysbiosis + To Gluten Or Not To Gluten + Building A Healthy Gut With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B)
May 14, 2020 02:43 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIt’s the season premiere and we’re back for a second round with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B) to talk about his new book, Fiber Fueled: The Plant-based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Health, Optimizing Your Microbiome. Dr. B and I discuss why gluten has gotten a bad rap, how to have a healthier relationship with food after elimination diets, his take on the low-FODMAP diet and SIBO, the importance of plant-diversity in our diets, what a good poop looks like, and building ...
Special Episode: Processing Grief During These Times With Claire Bidwell Smith (Grief Therapist)
April 23, 2020 15:32 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBThe new podcast season begins May 14th, but we’re bringing you a special episode this week with author and grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith. In this episode, Claire and I discuss processing grief during this time, how not to judge or feel guilt about our grief, supporting others (and ourselves) when we cannot be with loved ones, grieving in front of our children, moving grief through our body, and how none of us will be perfect at any of this (and that’s ok). Here’s Claire: S...
Season Finale! Episode 150: Trauma Recovery + The Epigenetics Of Stress + Rewiring The Survival Brain With Elizabeth Stanley, PhD
January 22, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBThis week, I’m talking to Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She’s the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)® – and her research has been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC Evening News, NPR, and in Time magazine, among others. An award-winning author and U.S. Army veteran with service in Asia an...
Episode 149: EMF Protection and Exposure + Electromagnetic Sensitivity + Online Privacy With August Brice of Tech Wellness
January 16, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis week, I’m talking to August Brice. August is the founder of Tech Wellness. She’s an EMF (electric and magnetic field) expert bringing mindfulness and balance to our relationships with technology. She’s passionate about the importance of internet privacy and ways to make our online world more private and secure. In this episode, August and I discuss her electromagnetic sensitivity, cell phone radiation exposure, if our phones are really listening to us (and what to do about it), tech...
Episode 148: Why Movement Matters With Kelly McGonigal, PhD
January 09, 2020 02:11 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week, I’m talking to Kelly McGonial, PhD. Kelly is a research psychologist, a lecturer at Stanford University, an award-winning science writer, and a dance/yoga/group-exercise teacher. She is the author of the international bestseller The Willpower Instinct, The Upside of Stress, and Yoga for Pain Relief. Her latest book is The Joy Of Movement. In this episode, Kelly and I discuss how movement can change the stories we tell about ourselves, the joy gap, the importance of movement fo...
Episode 147: Breast Implant Illness with Jacqueline Carly
January 03, 2020 02:58 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week, I’m talking to Jacqueline Carly. She’s an Integrative & Functional Nutritionist and Certified Environmental Health Specialist. She’s been working with women in the health, nutrition, and wellness space since 1999. Her strong background in plant nutrition and science sparked her interest in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry and led her to create Maria & Jane, a platform for diverse viewpoints and experiences of women in cannabis business. Most recently, Jacqueline launched MA...
Episode 146: The Art Of Self-Definition + How To Confidently Talk About Yourself In Any Situation With Holley M. Kholi-Murchison
December 26, 2019 14:28 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBThis week, I’m talking to Holley M. Kholi-Murchison. Holley is an entrepreneur, education producer, and the author of Tell Me About Yourself: Six Steps For Accurate And Artful Self-Definition. Her work explores the intersections of communication, culture, and education to create opportunities for historically marginalized voices. As the founding partner of HOLI. Brands, she creates learning experiences, content, and products that inspire creatives and entrepreneurs to confidently commun...
Episode 145: PMS And PMDD + Why Mindset Matters For Our Health With Kirsten Karchmer
December 19, 2019 12:26 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week, I’m talking to Kirsten Karchmer. Kirsten is a health-tech pioneer and women’s health expert. She’s the founder and CEO of Brazen, where she’s leading a women’s health revolution committed to significantly improving the lives and clinical outcomes of women with PMS, menstrual cramps, PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility. Kirsten has helped more than 10,000 women over the last twenty years improve their health, menstrual cycles, and fertility. Her new book, Seeing Red, is ou...
Episode 144: Creating Rituals And Tradition Without Religion + Embracing Ambiguity With Sasha Saga
December 12, 2019 02:37 - 1 hour - 55 MBThis week, I’m talking to Sasha Sagan. Sasha has worked as a writer, television producer, filmmaker, and editor. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine and O. the Oprah Magazine, among others. She recently debuted her first book, For Small Creatures Such as We. In this episode, Sasha and I discuss the difference between being atheist/agnostic/secular, why she believes there is third option beyond “believing” and “not believing, ” tolerating ambiguity, creating rituals and tradition w...
Episode 143: Chronic Inflammation + The Mind/Body Inflammatory Connection + Taking Inventory Of Your Health With Dr. Will Cole
December 05, 2019 02:07 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIt’s the Season Premiere! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Will Cole. He’s a leading functional-medicine expert helping people around the world and locally at his practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He’s the author of Ketotarian and, more recently, The Inflammation Spectrum and is co-host of The Goop Fellas Podcast on Goop. In this episode, Will and I discuss chronic inflammation, taking inventory of your health, defining what “your best” means, why there are no neutral foods, and unta...
Season Finale // Episode 142: Miscarriage + Healing After Loss + Creating Family with Whitney Adams
October 03, 2019 02:32 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIt’s the Season Finale! This week, I’m talking to Whitney Adams. Whitney is an on-camera host, actor, producer, and (retired) sommelier. In this episode, Whitney and I discuss her struggles with pregnancy loss, understanding the process of a miscarriage, healing and being intimate after loss, living with a chronic condition (hers is endometriosis), and the excitement and hope Whitney has found in creating her family. Here’s Whitney: Show Notes: Whitney Adams Website + Insta...
Episode 141: Breast Cancer Prevention With Shaney Jo Darden
September 26, 2019 04:16 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThis week, I’m talking to Shaney Jo Darden. Shaney Jo is the founder and chief creative officer of The Keep A Breast Foundation. In this episode, Shaney Jo and I discuss the importance of self-checking your breasts (Shaney Jo walks us through it), how a low-toxin lifestyle plays a role in breast cancer prevention, how to educate the next generation of women about their bodies, and using your voice (in loud and quiet ways) to create change. Here’s Shaney Jo: Show Notes: ...
Episode 140: Human Design (What It Is + How To Apply It To Your Life) with Erin Claire Jones
September 20, 2019 01:49 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week, I’m talking to Erin Claire Jones. Erin Claire is a leadership coach specializing in Human Design. She has been featured in Forbes, Nylon, Well+Good, mindbodygreen, and more. In this episode, Erin Claire and I discuss what Human Design is, how it’s different than astrology, how to read your Human Design chart results, building confidence around your unique abilities, gut instincts vs. sleeping on it, and how embracing patience has catapulted her career. Here’s Erin Claire Jo...
Episode 139: A Social Media Face-Off + Why It’s Ok Not To Love Your Body All The Time With Serena Wolf
September 12, 2019 00:35 - 1 hour - 72 MBThis week, I’m talking to Serena Wolf. Serena is a Harvard-educated, Le Cordon Bleu-Paris trained chef, and author of the The Dude Diet cookbooks. Her latest book, The Dude Diet Dinnertime comes out on October 29th. Serena and I discuss how diet culture has shifted, being mindful of the media we consume, why it’s ok to not love your body all the time (aka how you can be confident and also have insecurities), social media boundaries and the connection to anxiety, and the number one thi...
Episode 138: Gut Health 101 + The Microbiome Explained + How To Build A Healthier Gut with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B)
September 05, 2019 02:51 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week, I’m talking to Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B). Dr. B is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and gastroenterology at The University of North Carolina Hospitals. He has also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University. Dr. B’s highly anticipated book on gut health will be published in 2020 with Avery/Penguin Random House. Dr. B and I discuss the ins an...
Episode 137: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Manifestation 101 + Redefining Your Stress with Emily Fletcher
August 29, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week, I’m talking to Emily Fletcher, the founder of Ziva Meditation. She’s the leading expert in using meditation for extraordinary performance. Emily’s work has been featured on/in Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue and ABC News and has taught more than 20,000 students around the world. Her book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, is out now. Emily and I discuss how mindfulness and meditation are different, using meditation as a performance tool, how to clear your backlog of str...
Episode 136: ALS + Navigating Grief + Ignoring Outside Validation with Kate Fagan
August 22, 2019 02:02 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBThis week, I’m talking to Kate Fagan. Kate is the author of The Reappearing Act and the No. 1 New York Times bestselling book What Made Maddy Run. She spent seven years as a columnist and feature writer for ESPN and was a regular panelist on ESPN’s Around the Horn and host of Outside the Lines. She’s currently working on her next book and hosts the Free Cookies podcast with Kathryn Budig. Kate and I discuss her father’s ALS diagnosis, the feeling of performing grief, being present for s...