Directionally Challenged

Kayla is joined by inspirational community leader, Anthony ‘Cool Ant’ Williams, who founded the non-profit Neighborhood Hero. Neighborhood Hero’s mission is to make neglected areas healthier spaces for its inhabitants. They discuss how his group of runners came about and the inspirational people around him growing up helped mold the hero he is now today.  Follow Anthony Instagram: https://www...

Kayla is joined by close friend, entrepreneur, and actor Helena Mattson ( American Horror Story, 666 Park Avenue ) to discover how exactly Helena made her way from Stockholm all the way to Hollywood. They discuss the issues mothers face in the industry, starting a business, and how they approach their art as performers.  Follow Helena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helena_mattsson Get 2...

Original Air Date: December 31, 2018 Bri Emery, founder of designlovefest, is one of the busiest people we know. She’s a graphic designer and art director with a travel collection in Target, and has created numerous campaigns for various brands. Though she is highly productive, she lives with anxiety. We explore our own definitions of anxiety and how we find inspiration to be creative. Follow Bri:...

Original Air Date: December 2, 2019 First, the lovely Merritt Patterson joins us to talk all things holidays and her Hallmark Christmas movie, “Picture a Perfect Christmas.” Later we’re joined by Hannah Skvarla and she helps us with gift-giving during the holidays and introducing us to her fair trade store, The Little Market. Follow Merritt: Instagram: https://instagram.com/merritt_pattrsn Twitter...

Kayla is joined by our producer Melisa D. Monts to discuss holiday traditions, thoughts on Christmas music, what qualifies as a Christmas movie, giving and receiving gifts, swap recipes, talk New Year's Resolutions, and play some Holiday Trivia. Follow Melisa Instagram: www.instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa Website: www.melisadmonts.com Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twit...

Kayla is joined by licensed psychotherapist, Terri Cole, who helps define our own boundaries and keep to them without compromise. Sometimes whether it’s the workplace or with family, we feel pressured to sacrifice our own sense of comfort for others’. But Terri explains why we shouldn’t.  Follow Terri Podcast:: https://www.terricole.com/podcast/   Check out: https://www.terricole.com/ &n...

Kayla is joined by former talent agent and recovering addict, Dr. Elisa Hallerman, who helps us spot the signs and navigate the best approach to addiction, especially in assisting someone that may be suffering from it.  Follow Dr. Hallerman Dr. Hallerman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelisahallerman Check out Dr. Hallerman’s website: https://drhallerman.com Follow Us: Instagram: www.i...

Kayla is joined by writer and yoga teacher, Jessamyn Stanley, who has created her own space and community for all those who are seeking inner peace with their bodies. As a queer, Black woman who doesn’t meet the racist and fatphobic standards of the mainstream health industry, Jessamyn is bringing us back to moving not for the sake of social pressures but to feel good. Follow Jessamyn Jessamyn’s I...

Kayla is joined by former school teacher and now teacher career coach, Daphne Gomez, who helps us not feel so alone or guilty about pivoting careers. They discuss the realistic ups and downs in moving on from teaching, ways to be productive in your job search, and the community she has fostered through her new line of work.  Follow Daphne The Teacher Career Coach Instagram: https://www.instag...

Kayla is joined by feminist, mother, and healer, Omisade Burney-Scott, who has a mission to make the topic of aging and menopause more commonplace and accessible. All bodies, all ages, and all identities are welcome to this important conversation.  Follow Omisade  Omisade’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsguidetomenopause Check out the Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopau...

Kayla is joined by Emmy award winning writer, Abi Morgan, to discuss her incredible real story of when her partner suddenly collapsed on a hot summer day, ending up in a medically induced coma, and then the aftermath of when he woke up with no recollection of her.  Follow Abi  Abi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangrytherapist Check out Abi’s memoir “This is Not a Pity Memoir”:...

We’re sharing a special episode from another podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, from Pushkin Industries. In this preview, bestselling author Daniel Pink talks about using a typically negative emotion – regret – as a force for good in our lives. Hear the full episode, and more from A Slight Change of Plans, at  https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/scp5?sid=challenged . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Kayla is joined by relationship therapists and real-life couple, John Kim (LMFT), and Vanessa Bennett (LMFT), to discuss their book, “It's Not Me, It's You,” where they analyze their own relationship as a way to offer advice and guidance to others’ relationships. And yes, fighting is normal!  Follow John & Vanessa John’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangrytherapist Vanessa’...

Kayla is joined by relationship coach, Jillian Turecki, to share how her own heartbreak led her to a career path in helping others reconcile issues within themselves and their partners. She then answers some listener submitted relationship-related questions many of us have likely been pondering ourselves! Follow Jillian Jillian’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jillianturecki/ Check out Jill...

Kayla is back from maternity leave and joined by host of “How to Do the Pot” and cannabis advocate, Ellen Scanlon. They discuss the different benefits of cannabis use, answer questions newbies to cannabis might be too scared to ask elsewhere, and explain the racist history behind US laws and propaganda that have wrongfully villainized minority communities involved in cannabis.  Follow Ellen E...

Aird Date: August 24, 2022 This week President of Emerge, A’shanti Gholar, joins us to explain the importance of voting and why it’s crucial for women to run for public office.   Find A’shanti: Emerge: https://emergeamerica.org/ Emerge’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergeamerica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashantigholar/   Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candic...

Original Air Date: September 9, 2010 Alie Ward, host of podcast “Ologies,” shares why it’s important for adults to continue to learn about science and we learn how one tweet can make huge impact. References: https://www.alieward.com/ https://www.alieward.com/ologies Follow Alie https://www.instagram.com/alieward/ https://twitter.com/alieward Check out our merch! http://podswag.com/challenged &nbsp...

Original Air Date: June 28, 2021 This week we’re joined by the lovely Morgan Harper Nichols to talk all about her art and poetry, her creative process, her experience being diagnosed with autism, and how she views hitting rock bottom. Find Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ Website: https://morganharpernichols.com/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla...

Original Air Date: November 8, 2022 Comedian, co-creator of "The Daily Show," and abortion activist Lizz Winstead joins us this week to discuss abortion rights. Follow Lizz https://www.instagram.com/lizzwinstead/ https://twitter.com/lizzwinstead https://www.aafront.org/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla   Website: www.candicekay...

We’re sharing a special preview of a new podcast, The Loudest Girl in the World. For years, journalist and podcast host Lauren Ober wasn’t all that jazzed about herself. She was always getting in trouble, she had a lot of sensory issues and her anxiety felt off the charts. And then, she found out why — she was autistic. The Loudest Girl in the World tells the story of Lauren’s journey to understan...

Original Air Date: February 3, 2020 Trigger Warning : Suicide, Gun Violence   The powerful Shannon Watts is on this week to talk about gun control laws, safety, and how she founded the movement, “Moms Demand Action.”   Find Shannon: “Fight Like A Mother” https://www.amazon.com/Fight-like-Mother-Grassroots-Movement/dp/0062892568 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonrwatts/?hl=...

Original Air Date: April 15, 2019 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/ Follow Us: I...

Original Air Date: November 30, 2020 We're joined by Paul Wesley! We're telling stories from “The Vampire Diaries,” talking about Brothers Bond Bourbon, and giving advice to our younger selves. Find Paul: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulwesley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulwesley Brothers Bond Bourbon: https://brothersbondbourbon.com/ Brothers Bond Bourbon on Instagram: https://www.in...

Original Air Date: March 23, 2020 Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins us to talk about parenting, multiple sclerosis, and her podcasts, “Mama Said” and “Pajama Pants.”   Find Jamie-Lynn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamielynnsigler Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamielsigler   Podcasts: “Mama Said” https://podcastone.com/mama-said-with-jamie-lynn-sigler-and-jenna-parris “Pajama Pants” https://...

Original Air Date: September 21, 2020 The wonderful Nora McInerny joins us this week to talk about her podcast “Terrible, Thanks for Asking,” grief, and the feelings we’re all feeling this year.   Find Nora: Website: http://www.noraborealis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noraborealis/ Search “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” anywhere you find podcasts! Podcast Instagram: https://www.in...