Everyday Endorphins

Jeannine Coulter & I sat down this week to explore the nuances of substance abuse, recovery, and the irony of experiencing growth through enduring trauma. Tune into this episode to learn more about Jeannine's addiction story, how she sought recovery and has built an enriching, sober life for herself, and the role that her recovery journey has played in shaping her philosophy on joy and hap...

Spirituality is like a muscle meant to be 'exercised' and if we can work on our 'spiritual fitness,' we can also learn how to become more resilient during times of challenge. Tune into this episode with Life Coach and Entrepreneur, Adam Jablin , endorsed by Tony Robbins and many others, to learn about his analogy regarding spirituality and how we can become stronger in the face of...

Hear from elite tennis coach and trainer to Serena & Venus Williams, Rick Macci , and Dr. Niva Jerath , former elite tennis player and board-certified doctor in neuromuscular medicine, on the power of our positive thoughts. Dr. Niva and Rick co-authored "Billion Dollar Mind" which dives deep into lessons learned through tennis on getting our minds right, and how we can train our brai...

Tune into this week's episode featuring Emily McCarthy, Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer of GORUCK , which is an apparel company that supports rucking - a form of physical activity inspired by military training. We discuss: Emily's unconventional career path in the CIA. Key lessons Emily learned while in the CIA on navigating high-pressure environments, cultivating positive self-beli...

Hear from William Hicks, co-founder of nootropics company Magic Mind , on the power of unlocking our mental wealth to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. In this episode, William shares: Strategies for navigating high pressure environments coming from a background in Investment Banking The inspiration + mission behind Magic Mind, the world's first ever mental performance shot Wh...

They say one of the secrets to a well-lived life, free of suffering, is the ability to let go and surrender. This week I got to chat with Kute Blackson on the magic of learning to let go of what no longer serves you, and how grief often shows up through the process of letting go. Kute is a transformational speaker, best-selling author, and has been recognized as the " Mindfulness guru that bi...

Thrilled to have Dr. Paul Zak, researcher, TED speaker, and author of "Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness," on the podcast this week to explore the science of morality and how to create more high value experiences in life. We discuss: The breakthrough research led by Paul’s lab that discovered oxytocin as the moral molecule The role that oxytocin plays when buildin...

Excited to kick off Mental Health Awareness month featuring none other than the multi-hyphenate Larissa May , Founder of #HalftheStory , which is a non-profit that is on a mission to empower the next generation's relationship with technology. We discuss... How Larissa’s struggles with mental health in college sparked inspiration for developing #HalftheStory How Larissa defines digital wellness...

Dan Freed, founder of personalized nootropics company Take Thesis , came onto the podcast this week to discuss: Dan's struggles with ADHD as a kid, and non-linear career path that eventually led him to become a founder of a cognitive enhancement/nootropics company The neuroscience behind nootropics and how these supplements impact your energy, mood, focus, and cognitive functioning How to embr...

Amanda Yarnell , Senior Director of the Center for Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, came onto the podcast to talk about: Amanda's background as a science journalist and how her previous experience led her to work at Harvard The inspiration for the 2023 Creators Summit on Mental Health, which was launched to build partnerships with well-being content creators d...

This week I'm thrilled to have Jo Piazza , award-winning journalist, podcast host, best-selling author, on the podcast. In this episode, Jo and I chatted about: Jo's love for writing and how she got into the field of journalism Why traveling can be magical, and how new experiences open up our minds to feel joy in unique ways Some of Jo's craziest travel experiences (one of which led he...

Aviron Interactive is a rowing machine that utilizes gaming psychology to drive motivation and consistency, designed to make workouts fun for their users. Founder & CEO Andy Hoang , and CMO, Inessa Karlinsky , sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos on the podcast this week to chat about: Andy & Inessa's personal backgrounds in fitness, sports, and entrepreneurship Why gamification is beco...

Sara Cullen, Founder + CEO of GEM , a real-food vitamin that's packed with essential vitamins in just one bite, came onto Everyday Endorphins this week to discuss: The health implications American's are facing from a lack of biodiversity within the traditional food system Why it's important to "eat" your vitamins and how the supplement industry doesn't necessarily fill th...

This week I'm stoked to have Austin Wiberg and Hannah Minardi, co-founders of ⁠Standard Self Care⁠ , the leading cosmeceutical skincare line made with clean, bioactive products, on the podcast to discuss: Their entreprenuerial journey's and inspiration for co-founding Standard Self Care The relationship between skincare, self-care, and our confidence Self-care "disparities" betwe...

I'm thrilled to have my friend, Kristina Headrick, who is the founder of Yia Mas , a lifestyle brand and workshop series inspired by the traditions of wellness embedded in Hellenic culture, on the show this week to discuss how we can apply the teachings of Greek philosophers to the pursuit of cultivating greater joy in life. In this episode we chat about: How building a relationship to one&#39...

This week Emma Dunwoody , Human Design Coach, Author, and Host of The Human Design Podcast, sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos to explore: Foundations of Human Design and a breakdown of each profile/archetype How to understand your energetic blueprint using Human Design What it means to live in alignment and express your authentic self Strategies for releasing resistance to tap into flow state fo...

Wrapping up 2023 with an ode to the little luxuries in life, starting with the power of filtered showerheads! This week Kristina Velkova and Sara Douglas, Co-Founders of Vitaclean , came onto the podcast to chat all about: The founding story of Vitaclean How Kristina's cultural background from Bulgaria exposed her to the healing properties of thermal water The power of filtered water + how tha...

This week I'm joined by special guests Iliana Oris Valiente , Accenture Canada Innovation Lead, and Tamara Bowman , Digital Human Innovation Lead at Accenture, to discuss the role of digital humans in the workforce, and how to stay grounded in our *physical* reality as we live in an increasingly digital world. Topics explored include: What are digital humans? How will they impact the workforce...

Ali Kates , Emotional Health & Certified Trauma Coach, joins Stella Stephanopoulos this week to discuss: Uncovering why emotion is "energy in motion" and how this shows up in our bodies The science of somatic experiencing The difference between "big T and little t" trauma Learning how to hold space for both glimmers + triggers Ali's personal experience struggling with c...

This week I'm joined by Isa Watson , tech entrepreneur, author, and podcaster, to discuss how building a strong connection to the self enables us to lead a more intentional life. Topics covered include: Isa's unique career path + how this shaped her perspective on how our jobs influence our identities The inspiration for launching Squad, a social media app that helps foster greater connect...

The mind is more powerful than you think. This week, Amina AlTai sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos to discuss: How Amina's experience facing burnout impacted her physical health What it means to approach leadership + mindset coaching from a holistic perspective, and how Amina's life experiences influenced this perspective The importance of diving deeper into our belief systems to manifes...

Doug Bopst  is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and podcast host. But before all that...Doug was formerly a felon and drug addict, sentenced to months in jail due to being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” Doug's time in prison inspired him to become a better version of himself, and in practice, turn his own adversity into his advantage. Now, he interviews peo...

I am thrilled to bring back Ariana Korman, R.D. and COO of Juice Press, to kick off the new season of Everyday Endorphins! In this episode we chat about the science of healthy eating, the gut-brain connection, and how to make healthy eating/cooking more enjoyable. I'm also stoked to announce that Everyday Endorphins is partnering with Juice Press on October 10th in honor of World Mental Health...

Everyday Endorphins will be #intentionallyresting for a few months....surprise! But don't worry, I'm not going anywhere for too long. In this solo episode, I sit down to discuss: Why I'm taking a brief break from releasing episodes on the podcast, and what might be next for Everyday Endorphins My understanding of intentional rest, and how this allows us to take one step back (and not g...

Alexi Pappas , Greek-American Olympian runner, filmmaker, and author of the memoir Bravey came onto the podcast this week to chat about: The irony of experiencing deep sadness after great joy, and how Alexi overcame battles with depression following the Rio 2016 Olympics The inury metaphor as a way to better make sense of mental health and how to treat mental illness How the passing of Alexi's...