Directionally Challenged

Jennifer Howell, founder of the volunteer organization, The Art of Elysium joins us this week to discuss why she founded the organization and how she brought a community together through art in order to support individuals in the midst of difficult emotional life challenges. References: https://www.theartofelysium.org https://www.instagram.com/theartofelysium/ Check out our merch! http://podswag.c...

Author Megan Monahan shares her spiritual journey from working in the music industry to becoming a meditation guru. She also gives insight on why meditation is important and how to work it into your everyday life. Join us for a guided meditation with Megan. Check it out wherever you’re listening to this! References: http://donthatebook.com/ Follow Megan: https://www.instagram.com/megmonahan/ https...

Join us in a guided meditation with Megan Monahan. Don't forget to listen to the full episode with Megan in conjunction with this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sexologist Shan Boodram shares dating secrets from her new book and why erectile dysfunction is something women should be discussing.  References: https://www.thegameofdesire.com https://getmegiddy.com https://amaze.org/ Follow Shan: https://twitter.com/shanbood https://www.instagram.com/shanboody https://www.shanboodram.com/ Check out our merch! http://podswag.com/challenged   Thanks to...

Here’s a new podcast for you! We Love You (and So Can You) is part reality show, part self-love school, and the best makeover podcast out there. Hosts Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg (from By the Book) draw on their extensive knowledge of self-help to provide guests with a prescription for their next life challenge, whether it’s getting back into dating or starting a new career. The goal: fo...

We’re back again with the second part of our special Comic Con episode! Julie Plec and Carina MacKenzie return and guest host (along with Candice). They’re joined by stars of CW’s Legacies, and “In The Dark, and FXX’s “Archer.” Special thanks to TV Guide ! Follow The Guest: Matthew Davis www.instagram.com/immatthewdavis Casey Deidrick www.instagram.com/caseydeidrick Aisha Tyler www.instagram.com/a...

Julie Plec and Carina MacKenzie return and guest co-host (along with Candice) this episode from Comic Con 2019! They’re joined by stars of CW’s “Legacies,” and “In The Dark,” and History’s “Project Blue Book.” Special thanks to TV Guide ! Follow The Guests: Aria Shahghasemi www.instagram.com/as_10.7 Casey Deidrick www.instagram.com/caseydeidrick Michael Malarkey www.instagram.com/mkmalarkey J...

Best friends and creatives Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin share how they maintain their friendship as well as being business partners.  Gaby and Allison www.instagram.com/gabyroad   www.instagram.com/allisonraskin   https://www.gabyandallison.com Check out our new merch! http://podswag.com/challenged   Thanks to our great sponsors: Modern Fertility, Panama City, and Lenny Lu Foll...

Comedians Leah Knauer & Rachel Laforest guide us to tap into our feminime superpowers to become closer to our energy and spirituality.  Leah & Rachel www.instagram.com/basicwitchespod www.instagram.com/LeahKnauer www.instagram.com/RachelLaforest   Check out our new merch! http://podswag.com/challenged   Thanks to our great sponsors: Gryphon, Care/Of, Native, and Blinkist. Fo...

Comedian and writer Danny Pellegrino walks us through the history of reality TV and shares his thoughts on why we love it! Follow Danny www.everythingiconic.com   www.twitter.com/DannyPellegrino Check out our new merch! http://podswag.com/challenged   Thanks to our great sponsors:  Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla &nb...

Author, speaker, and advocate Jeanette Schneider shares how she left her stressful career as an executive in finance and gives us direction on taking charge of our destiny. Follow Jeanette www. jeanetteschneider.com www.jeanetteschneider.com/lore-advocacy/ www.instagram.com/ms.jeanetteschneider/   Check out our new merch! http://podswag.com/challenged   Thanks to our great sponsors:&nbsp...

Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger of the Doughboys Podcast help guide us this week. We’re all sharing our personal dating stories as well as discussing dating as well as answering your questions about relationships.  Follow Doughboys www.twitter.com/doughboyspod   www.headgum.com/doughboys   Mitch - www.twitter.com/bdayboysmitch Nick - www.twitter.com/nickwiger Check out our new mer...

Costume Designer, Stylist, and Philanthropist Leesa Evans has worked on some of our favorite films: Clueless, Bridesmaids, Trainwreck , and many more. She shares how styling Amy Schumer led to creating STYLEFUND - an organization aimed to empower women through fashion, as well as their clothing line leCloud geared towards making clothing for all women. Follow Leesa www.instagram.com/leesaevansstyl...

Anna Todd is our guest this week! She shares how she became an International & New York Times Best Selling Author and helped pave the way for New Adult Fiction genre. She also gives insight into her “After,” “Landon,” and “The Stars” series as well as her standalone book, “The Spring Girls.” Follow Anna http://www.annatodd.com www.instagram.com/annatodd/ Check out our new merch! http://podswag...

Welcome to Season 2 of Directionally Challenged! Actress and our co-star from, “The Vampire Diaries” Nina Dobrev shares her journey on how she went from modeling to actress, what it was like to turn 30, and what drives her adventurous side. Follow Nina https://www.instagram.com/nina/ https://twitter.com/ninadobrev Check out our brand new merch! http://podswag.com/challenged Thanks to our great spo...

This week we are joined by Elsa Collins. She started a movement, “This Is About Humanity,” with her sisters in order to help those affected at the border. She shares why she decided to start the organization and how we all can help. Reference: www.thisisabouthumanity.com Instagram: @ThisisAboutHumanity @Immdef_lawcenter @Carecen_LA @chirla_org @fams2gether @miles4migrants Twitter: @immdef @L_Toczy...

Wow, we’ve already reached the end of our first season’s journey. In this episode we will revisit some of our favorite moments from Season 1 and share what we’ve learned. And don’t worry, we’ll be back soon for Season 2! Thanks to our great sponsors: bareMinerals, Kendra Scott, The RealReal, and “Stop Doing That Shit: End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back.” Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagra...

Recorded three days before giving birth, actress Claire Holt shares how she discovered she was pregnant, when she told her family, and the different experiences she’s had as her body has changed. Kayla also share her own pregnancy journey! Reference: https://www.manrepeller.com/2016/12/pregnancy-loss.html Follow Claire: www.instagram.com/claireholt/ www.twitter.com/claireholt Thanks to our great s...

At age 14 most of us are clueless as to what we want to do with the rest of our lives. However, Catherine Powell had a clear vision of becoming a touring photographer. At age 17 she created her own path by co-founding NKD Mag and serves as as Editor In Chief. Now she’s embarking on her biggest journey yet and fulfilling her 14 year old dream. Follow Catherine: www.instagram.com/catherinepowell www...

Lauren Berger is a career expert, internship expert, CEO/Founder, Entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Her latest book, “Get it Together; Ditch the Chaos, Do the Work, Design Your Success” helps you to focus on what you need and paying attention to yourself. Follow Lauren: Twitter: www.twitter.com/internqueen Instagram: www.instagram.com/internqueen Website: www.internqueen.com Book: https://amzn.to...

Powerhouse Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, and Director Julie Plec knew that she wanted to work in the entertainment industry but didn’t know in what capacity. After being blackballed she had a major epiphany which led her to discovering her gift. Follow Julie: Twitter: www.twitter.com/julieplec Instagram: www.instagram.com/julieplec/ Thanks to our great sponsors: Hello Fresh,&nbs...

Talking about pleasure, sex, and self-love can be embarrassing. Alicia Sinclair - Sex Educator and Founder & CEO of Children of the Revolution is here this week to help us normalize our own sexual empowerment. Follow Alicia: Website: http://www.cotrinc.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciasinclair_cotr Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicia_cotr Alicia’s Book Recommendations: Mating in...

We usually go through five stages of grief after a love one dies. Comedian and actress Heather McMahan shares how she was able laugh after her father’s death and gives advice on how to help friends cope with death. Follow Heather: Instagram: www.instagram.com/heatherkmcmahan Twitter: www.twitter.com/heatherkmcmahan Thanks to our great sponsors: Lovoo, Frozen The Musical, The Real Real and Daily Ha...

Food is not only the fuel to keep us going, it’s often the center of family time or socializing with friends. Food writer, “Top Chef” judge, and author Gail Simmons shares how her childhood, education, travel, and other experiences helped shape the culinary expert she is today. Follow Gail: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gailsimmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gailsimmonseats/ Website: http...

We all live in some type of fear and it can be a deterrence on the road to achieving our goals. Author Monica Berg challenges us to rethink life and to eliminate fear from our reality. Follow Monica: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskMonicaBerg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaberg74/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/monicaberg74 Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: CBS The Good Fight, Neo...