The Nativist

This year, I again had the honor of speaking at The Women’s Networking Group monthly gathering, founded by my good friend (and previous pod guest) Brianne Sloan. Last time, I spoke on boundaries (you can listen on episode 8 posted 02/03/2019). This time, I spoke on releasing judgment. What a relevant topic, huh? One that applies to ALL of us. Truly. Whether we’re judging or being judged - it’s our...

My friend Julie (whom I interviewed on episode 16) and I met Jessica Dinan at a rad “speakeasy” in Nashville and we've stayed connected ever since.   In this episode, we chat about owning your shine. Clapping for others AND yourself. Realizing there’s plenty to go around. Jessica shares how ambition, action, resilience, and hard work yielded her current professional and personal success. Like her,...

In this episode, Darren Hansen, owner and head coach of Hansen Athletics, advises on self optimization and how to achieve true strength, in every sense of the word. Darren is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, has a BS in Exercise Science, and is a certified USAW-National Coach. We discuss how true self optimization happens by showing up for yourself, getting your mind right, dialin...

What a powerful and illuminating episode this is! Parris Hodges and I go wide and deep in this wide-ranging and transformative conversation. Parris is a remarkable and inspirational human who has overcome a great deal and is committed and exceptional at empowering not only herself, but others. I applaud and appreciate her willingness to share as openly as she does, and she does so to connect with...

When it come to fitness, how do I know when to power through and when to rest? How do I know if I’m doing too much? Is it possible to actually like working out? What are tips for staying motivated? What are aspects of fitness I might be overlooking? How can I feel better as I get older? If you’ve ever had these questions, you’re in the right place. In this episode, I sit down with the powerhouse J...

In this episode, I sit down with a soul sister of mine, Brianne Sloan, a multi-faceted creator and founder of The Women's Networking Group. Though our conversation was diversified, a common thread tying it all together was connecting with others and with yourself. This includes personal empowerment and interpersonal empowerment, through loving and respecting yourself and others and taking action....

In this episode, I sit down with fellow high viber Caren (pronounced sair-en) DeCesaris. Caren opens up about her journey to self empowerment, respect, and love. She shares her history with disordered eating and how she found her way back to honoring and connecting with her body. It’s a deep yet light-hearted session, and one I think you’ll really enjoy. (Plus, she has the melodic voice of a Disne...

In this relatable episode, I sit down with Gage Horne, a stellar videographer and all-around solid guy. We hit multiple topics, but the common threads are honesty and authenticity. We discuss how to have the hard conversations with your partner and yourself (this part might surprise you) and how to bridge communication gaps and eliminate walls with others. We also advocate the strength demonstrate...

This episode is for you if: You feel lost without a passion/purpose You feel burned out You feel sick of people/SOCIETY urging you to hustle/push hard/find your passion/get that “bread” You feel ashamed/guilty for being satisfied with the “simple life”   If you relate to any of the above, I dedicate this episode to Y O U.  

This is a particularly powerful episode, and one I’ve wanted to do for awhile. I sit down with Sydnie Hammon, who bravely shares her story on living with anxiety and depression, as well as the aftermath of her recent suicide attempt. In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we tackle the stigma-saturated subject of mental health - a topic that is increasingly relevant and important. This is an episode...