Directionally Challenged

This week we’re joined by Dr. Wendy Osefo, cast member of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” as well as political commentator, professor, and mother. We’re discussing her experience on the show, how she talks to her kids about current events, lessons she’s learned from parenting, and what it’s like appearing on Fox News. Find Dr. Osefo: https://wendyosefo.com/ https://twitter.com/WendyOsefo https:/...

This week we’re joined by Dr. Bia Labate, who has made studying psychedelic plants her career. We’re exploring magic mushrooms, peyote, and ayahuasca, their traditional rituals, and where they originate from. This episode is for educational purposes only. Find the Chacruna Institute: https://www.facebook.com/chacruna.net https://twitter.com/chacruna_net https://www.instagram.com/chacruna.institute...

This week we’re joined by Dr. Edith Eger, who was 16 when she was sent to Auschwitz, the heinous death camp, during the Holocaust and later moved to the United States to become a psychologist. We’re talking about her experiences, what inspired her to tell her story, and her many words of wisdom. Links: https://dreditheger.com/ http://www.claimscon.org/study/ http://www.claimscon.org/millennial-stu...

This week we’re joined by Alexandra Botez, professional chess player, to talk about how she’s gained attention from The Queen’s Gambit, what it was like learning chess as a young girl, sexism in the chess world, and her signature move, the “Botez Gambit.” Find Alexandra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexandravbotez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missbotez/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bo...

This week we’re joined by Dr. Emily Nagoski, a sex educator, for our Valentine’s day episode! We’re covering sex, the correlation between sleep and sex, and the importance of self-love. Links: The Nap Ministry: https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/ The Feminist Survival Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-survival-project-2020/id1485281031 Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagra...

This week we’re catching you up on what’s been going on with us, including Candice’s birth story and the holidays with Kayla. Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla   Website: www.candicekayla.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by “The Originals” and “The Vampire Diaries” star Phoebe Tonkin to talk about her new sustainable clothing line Lesjour, her experience writing and directing a short film, and the process of finishing a TV show and adjusting to an identity shift. Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla   Website: www.candicekayl...

This week we’re joined by the lovely Jennifer Breslow, who produced “The Vampire Diaries,” as well as many shows you’ve likely seen and loved, to talk about how to break into the entertainment industry, what it’s like to be a producer and development executive, and her behind-the-scenes look at casting “The Vampire Diaries.” Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twitter: www...

This week we’re joined by the wonderful Nzinga Harrison, a physician board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, to talk about addiction, how to support someone who struggles with addiction, and resources that can help. Resources: We The Village: https://wethevillage.co/ Eleanor Health: https://www.eleanorhealth.com/ Harm Reduction Coalition: https://harmreduction.org/ Find Nzinga: Websi...

This week we’re joined by Marianne Williamson, a spiritual leader and author, to talk about her experience running for President and what she’s taking away from her experiences. Find Marianne: Website: https://marianne.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marwilliamson Instagram: https://instagram.com/mariannewilliamson Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twitter: www.twitter...

The wonderful Nadia Bolz-Weber, host of The Confessional podcast, joins us this week to talk about all things religion, how she founded her own church, House for All Sinners and Saints, and her perspective on forgiveness. Find Nadia: Website: https://nadiabolzweber.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sarcasticluther Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarcasticlutheran/ https://nadiabolzweber.subst...

The lovely Jaci Marie and Chelsey Jade from the What We Said podcast join us this week to talk about balancing business and health, how to build a personal brand, and their friendship origin story.  Find Jaci: https://www.instagram.com/jacimariesmith/ Find Chelsey: https://www.instagram.com/chelseyjadecurtis/ https://www.instagram.com/whatwesaidpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/balancedbossc...

This week we’re joined by Intuitive Laura Day, who will teach us how to fine-tune our intuition, distinguish between feelings and intuition, and how to solve problems in our sleep. Find Laura: Website: https://lauraday.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauradaycircle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradayintuit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauradayintuit Follow Us: Instagram: www.ins...

This week we’re joined by investigative journalist Billy Jensen and retired cold case investigator Paul Holes to talk about why we’re obsessed with true crime, their experiences solving cold cases like the Golden State Killer, and how to keep ourselves safe. Have a Case? http://themurdersquad.com/contact/ Find the Podcast: Website: http://themurdersquad.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/je...

For our 100th episode, 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://w...

The inspiring Kyla Garcia joins us this week to talk about how she started her activist non-profit, history we were never taught, and what we can do to become better.   Find The Valley of Change: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevalleyofchange/ Website: https://thevalleyofchange.org/   Resources: How to Be an Anti-Racist: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1 This...

For the second part of our love letter to teachers, we’re joined by the lovely Ali Kirby, a high school teacher in California. She’s talking to us about how things have changed for her because of the pandemic and what motivates her to keep teaching.   Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/   Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla   Website: www.candicekayla.com See omn...

We’re kicking off our two-part love letter to teachers with Kindergarten Teacher Sara Rowe and Technology Specialist Alex Fishman, who are joining us this week to talk all things teaching in quarantine, including how to teach during a pandemic, what it’s like to teach during this time, and what inspired them to be teachers.    Find Sara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ms.rowekinder...

The wonderful Robbie Couch joins us this week to talk about his debut novel “The Sky Blues,” his experiences as an LGBTQ+ youth, and his advice during these times.   Find Robbie: Twitter: https://twitter.com/robbie_couch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbiecouch/   “The Sky Blues” https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sky-Blues/Robbie-Couch/9781534477858   Follow Us: Ins...

The lovely Christina Hammonds Reed joins us this week to talk about her best-selling novel “The Black Kids,” her love for LA, and advice for young writers.   Find Christina: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinahammondsreed   “The Black Kids” https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Black-Kids/Christina-Hammonds-Reed/9781534462724   Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com...

Rachel Bernstein is our guest this week! She is a certified therapist and helps people recover from cult experiences, and she also has a podcast on the subject. She’s here to walk us through what a cult is, how to watch out for manipulators and narcissists, and what recovery from a cult looks like.   Find Rachel: bernsteinlmft@gmail.com http://www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/   IndoctriNa...

The wonderful Danielle Pinnock and LaNisa Frederick of Hashtag Booked join us to talk about acting and auditioning during a pandemic, audition horror stories, and their online series, Hashtag Booked. Find Danielle and LaNisa: Hashtag Booked: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagbooked YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-lY-URaQ7dmaN-SecCszQ Pasadena Playhouse: https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.or...

Ms. Danielle, new podcast host and former radio personality, joins us this week to talk about her experience with postpartum depression and the challenges that come after birth.   Resources: https://postpartumstress.com/ https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline   Find Ms. Danielle: Podcast: https://stillkickin.co/pages/podcast Website: https://dannistarr.com/ Instagram: https:/...

Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan joins us this week to talk about being pregnant and breastfeeding in office, the changes she’s made while in office, and her advice on running for office.   Find Senator McClellan: Website: https://www.jennifermcclellan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Senjennifermcclellan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennmcclellanva/ Twitter: https://twitte...

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.instagram.com/ttfapodcast/   Follow...