Everyday Endorphins

This week I am thrilled to have Ariana Nathani, host of the podcast Drinks First, come onto the show. In this interview, Ariana talks about the inspiration behind Drinks First, navigating the NYC dating scene, lessons learned dating in a post-grad world, and the differences in how our generation approaches conversations around dating and relationships. 

This week I brought on Erica Wenger to discuss humanizing your 20s, finding your purpose, and the power of social entrepreneurship. Erica is a speaker with TedX, where she gave a talk on how social entrepreneurship will change the world . She also is the host of DearTwentySomething , a podcast that interviews inspiring women on how they navigated their 20s and what led them to their success in lif...

This week I had the privilege of speaking with Brigitte and Chris Norton, parents to the late artist Charles Norton. The Norton family orchestrated an exhibit at the High Line Nine to profile Charles' work called "The Pippins: Dilemma of Colors" which features a collection of approximately 57 Pippin drawings and 21 corresponding poems, each featuring a satirical character known as a Pippin. ...

Dating in the real world can be a challenging change of pace after college, and this week's interview with Ilana Dunn is dedicated to discussing how to navigate struggles in the post-grad dating scene.  Ilana is the host of Seeing Other People , which is a podcast about modern dating that helps listeners feel less alone in their dating lives. Prior to starting her pod...

What better way to kick off the month of February by discussing spontaneity, adventure, and relationships. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Camille Wyand, a strategy consultant based in NYC, and Lizzie Frainier, a writer for The Telegraph, on how they recreated "The Holiday" by swapping lives for a week. This adventure was supported by Thursday Dating and HomeExchange, and in this ep...

So you've graduated and you're financially independent...now what? Adulting is hard, but doesn't have to be. This week, I had the chance to sit down with Dina Carkonen, a Wealth Management executive, to talk about how to manage your money post-grad. In this episode, Dina shares some practical advice for saving and spending, how to practice financial wellness, and the relationship between our emoti...

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Arshay Cooper, Award-Winning Author and protagonist of "A Most Beautiful Thing" documentary. In this episode, we chat about Arshay's experience as a founding member of the first all-Black high-school rowing team, what it was like for him growing up in the West Side of Chicago in the 90s, the importance of representation in rowing, and how the sport...

This week I'm so thrilled to share my interview with Emmy-Nominated Rapper Hugh Lee. In this episode, Hugh and I talk all about the creative process of producing music, the relationship between mental health and music, and how Hugh's childhood experiences growing up in the West Side of Chicago shaped his perspectives on health and wellness, and inspired him to launch a career in rap. 

What better way to start the New Year with the launch of our 50th episode featuring the one and only, Dr. Jack Carlson . Jack is the Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Rowing Blazers , an authentic and irreverant apparel company that blends ivy style with vintage streetwear. In this episode, Jack and I talk about his invovlement in rowing as a coxswain at Georgetown, the inspiration behind the...

This week I had the pleasure of bringing Jackie Emerson onto the podcast. Chances are you know her from The Hunger Games , or maybe from her Ted Talk, "Hold Onto Your Inner Child." In this episode, Jackie and I talk all about the pressures placed on actors around body image, the challenges Jackie faced around self-acceptance and body confidence when cast in The Hunger Games, and the importance of...

This week I sat down with my friend Charlyn Moss , founder of the Working Within podcast, to talk about astrology as a form of self-care. In this episode, Charlyn debunks astrology myths and discusses how the practice can be used as a tool to develop greater introspection and ultimately, empower oneself to make better choices.

Why is talking about death so taboo, and what can we learn from creating space to have conversations around death and loss? Hear from Sashka Rothchild, CEO and Founder of Flowt, share why its important to talk about death, how we can normalize these conversations, and how her journey with grief has empowered her to master the art of transitions.

Ella Halikas is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model and entrepreneur, advocating for body positivity one shoot at a time. In this episode, Ella and I sat down to chat all about the power of manifesting her dream gig, how she has built her own confidence over the years, and the importance of inclusivity in modeling. 

What is procrastination, and why do we tend to do it so much? This week I sat down with Dr. Sirois to chat about how procrastination is ultimately an emotional self-regulation failure, the misconceptions around procrastinating, how we can learn to procrastinate less, and the roles that perfectonism and self-compassion play in procrastination tendencies. Dr. Sirois is a researcher at the University...

When we talk about wellness, we often think of things we can do to support our physical or emotional wellness, like going to the gym or seeking therapy. But what about actions we can take to strengthen our financial wellness? This week, I had the pleasure of bringing Anam Lakhani and Eve Halimi, co-founders of Alinea Invest , to discuss the concept of financial health, share the role that investin...

What is biohacking, and how can we apply the practice towards optimizing our health? This week, Johnny Tieu, my final guest for the #BaliSeries, came onto the podcast to discuss everything related to biohacking and his love for fitness. As a Nike Trainer and Fitness Consultant, Johnny has travelled all across the world as a Spartan Pro Team athlete, and is now based in Bali where he works with cli...

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Joe Sirianni during my Bali adventures on his love for competing and coaching tennis. Joe is a former professional tennis player from Melbourne, Australia. He began playing professionally in 1996, where he’s competed in the Australian Open on five separate occasions, and at the height of his career, he achieved the singles World Rank 138. Joe retired f...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristine Carlson. Kristine is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwide for the global success of The Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book series she co-authored with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson. Her latest book, Heartbroken Open , a life-changing memoir, has become a Lifetime Television biopic starring Heather L...

This week I spoke with a dear friend and former yoga teacher training peer, Surayah (Ayya) Ryha. Ayya is the co-founder of Project Child Indonesia , a community-based NGO that works to alleviate poverty in the coastal and riverside communities of Indonesia. Their vision is for every child in Indonesia to have the opportunity to learn, to have a healthy life, and to feel supported and secure in a c...

Ever wondered some ways you can design your home to optimize wellbeing?  This week I chatted by Faraj (Zack) Achmad Mafud , Renowned Indonesian Architect, on the relationship between a comfortable living environment and mental health. Zack received his Bachelors in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Business, and also academic training in Architectural and Interior Design studies. In this episod...

What's happiness got to do with artificial intelligence? More than you may think. This week I had the honor of speaking with Mo Gawdat , Former Chief Business Officer at Google [X] and Renowned Author in Happiness Research and Artificial Intelligence. His upcoming book, Scary Smart , releasing on September 30th, discusses how the very essence of what makes us human is what will save humanity in th...

This week I chatted with Marieke Kouwenhoven , Ayurvedic Practitioner and International Yoga Teacher. Marieke works with clients to help them adopt Ayurvedic practices into their life and guide others into living their fullest potential. In this episode, you'll hear a glimpse of the Ayurvedic lecture I attended during my yoga teacher training program in Bali. Over the next 40 minutes, listen to Ma...

This week I interviewed Ivan Villalba, who is the founder of Elite Surf Coaching. As a former professional surfer himself, Ivan has competed all across the world, from Hawaii, to Australia, to Europe, and helps other surfers master their performance. In this episode, Ivan and I chat about his passion for the sport, the challenges he faced to achieve his level of performance, and what motivated him...

Everyday Endorphins is back! After 6 weeks in Bali and 200 hours of training, I am excited to share that I'm officially a certified yoga instructor! This marks the first episode of the Bali Series, where I will be interviewing people I met while in Indonesia. To kick off the show, I brought Sean Goldberg , an Australian Physiotherapist, to chat about pain, the roles mindfulness and breathwork play...

In the spirit of graduation, I decided to interview 11 of my college friends on what has brought them endorphins this past year, and reflect on the WashU 2021 Commencement Address given by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.  From walking to cooking to playing Super Smash Bros, there are multiple activities beyond what we commonly think of, being physical activity and exercise, to spark endorphins and joy i...