Flourish: With Dr. Taryn Marie

In this episode of "Flourish or Fold," I am very excited to share my profound discussion with bestselling author and keynote speaker Davin Salvagno on themes that are near and dear to me, resilience and life purpose. This episode delves deep into the challenges people face and how these challenges can serve as invitations to discover and embrace their purpose. We discuss how life's challenges can...

I’m beyond excited to share this week’s Flourish or Fold episode with you! I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Adley Kinsman, CEO and founder of Viralish and prominent entertainer who garners over a billion social media views every month. The conversation delved deep into Adley's journey as an entrepreneur, her experiences in the entertainment industry, and the resilien...

I've had the privilege of speaking with some of the most inspiring individuals who have turned their adversities into strengths. In this episode of Flourish or Fold , I had the honor of sitting down with none other than renowned fitness trainer and entrepreneur, Autumn Calabrese - a name synonymous with fitness, determination, and success. My dialogue with Autumn was more than just an interview; i...

On this episode of "Flourish or Fold," I am thrilled to welcome writer, social entrepreneur, consultant ,  beacon of leadership and testament to the power of women in the workforce, Colleen Bordeaux. As a management consultant at Deloitte and the founder of Growth Inc, a media and leadership development company dedicated to women, Colleen embodies the multifaceted nature of today's female leaders....

On this episode of "Flourish or Fold" I'm thrilled to share with you a conversation that could very well change the way we perceive and treat trauma. I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Eugene Lipov, a beacon of hope for those affected by trauma and a mastermind in innovative treatment methods. As the Chief Medical Officer at Stella and an international expert on trauma treatment, he has devo...

On this episode of "Flourish or Fold" I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chaz Wolfe, a remarkable serial entrepreneur and investor. We discussed the balance between individual effort and teamwork, the concept of mutual value exchange within a team, and Chaz's journey in entrepreneurship. Chaz reflects on his upbringing with a single mother, his later-in-life meeting with his biological father...

In this episode of "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience," I’m so very grateful to be joined by Tamsen Fadal, an accomplished journalist, passionate women's health advocate, and creative digital content creator. Our conversation was not only enlightening but also deeply inspiring, as we delved into the world of women's health, the power of resilience, and the transformative nature of storytelli...

On this week’s episode of Flourish or Fold, I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Nick Sullivan, a seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. Nick, the former CEO of the cryptocurrency company Heart Rhythm, joined me to share his profound insights on heart-led leadership and the delicate balance between humanity and technology. Nick shares his journey...

As the host of the "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience" podcast, I've had the privilege of speaking with some truly inspiring individuals. But my recent conversation with New York Times best-selling author Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder and the powerhouse behind IT Cosmetics and the author of the newly released book Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life , was a profound r...

I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience," where we dive deep into the transformative world of spiritual growth and the power of psychedelics. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Austin Mao, head minister and founder of Ceremonia, an energetic church that's redefining spiritual practice in Colorado. The Energetic Church & Psyc...

In this episode of Flourish or Fold, I’m honored to welcome manifestation coach and author Kathleen Cameron. Join us as we talk about her transformation from a nurse to a world-traveling empowerment figure through unwavering faith and manifestation principles. Kathleen shares her journey, emphasizing the importance of profound faith, detachment from outcomes, and surrendering to the universe.  The...

In this episode of Flourish or Fold, I’m joined by Liz Scott, co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Liz shares the inspiring story of her daughter, Alex, who started a lemonade stand to raise funds for her hospital which evolved into a foundation that has raised over $300 million for pediatric cancer research. Liz discusses the challenges of dealing with her daughter's illness...

In this episode of "Flourish or Fold," entrepreneur Jimmy Rex joins us to discuss his personal journey of self-discovery and growth. He shares a pivotal childhood experience that shaped his self-perception and drive for achievement and talks about his transition from a fear-based mindset to one of love and abundance, the transformative power of forgiveness, and the importance of self-acceptance. H...

On this week’s episode of Flourish or Fold, I had the absolute pleasure to host Julie Lewis, the author of the book "Still Positive." Our conversation was centered on her personal journey marked by unexpected challenges and a life-altering health diagnosis. This is not just a story about HIV/AIDS, but a human story about resilience, grace, and humanity in the face of adversity. The Unexpected Call...

In this episode of Flourish or Fold , I am positively delighted to host Quinton Aaron, star of the Academy Award winning film "The Blind Side." Quinton joins me to discuss his life experiences, including his health challenges and personal struggles. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-love, and leading with love and also shares his belief in a higher power and the importance of taking...

I recently had the pleasure of hosting Caitlin Crosby, the founder and CEO of The Giving Keys on this week’s episode of Flourish or Fold. Caitlin is a visionary who has been named among Oprah's Super Soul 100 list. Her company, The Giving Keys, is a jewelry and lifestyle brand that operates on a pay-it-forward model which creates products with inspirational words and encourage customers to pass th...

On this week’s episode "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience," I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenna Banks, a keynote speaker, social impact entrepreneur, and best-selling author of the book I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love .Jenna's work is centered around empowering women and promoting self-love, a topic that is often misunderstood and undervalued in our s...

We’ve changed things up a bit with this latest episode of our podcast, "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience." Today we are featuring my appearance from a couple of weeks ago when I moderated a panel for CDM Media - Integrated Media. It was truly an honor to volunteer my time and donate my best-selling books to be of service to executives in Human Resources. I was so grateful to be able to shar...

I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience." This time, we had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Pink, the author of the insightful book "The Power of Regret." In our conversation, we delved into the often-avoided topic of regret. Daniel shared his belief that openly discussing our regrets, learning from them, and planning our growth fro...

In this episode of Flourish or Fold, I had the pleasure of interviewing Suzy Batiz , the founder of Poo-Pourri, and Alive OS . Our conversation was a deep dive into the importance of accepting life's dualities, the power of resonance and dissonance, and the transformative potential of fear. We discuss the importance of accepting pain and suffering in life while Suzy shares her personal journey of...

"Resilience is the essence of being human, it's intimately and directly connected to our humanity." "We are all both a masterpiece and a work in progress." Welcome to Season 3 of The Flourish or Fold Podcast! As a podcast host, I've had the privilege of engaging in enlightening discussions about resilience, a concept that is often misunderstood. In this first episode, I explore the concept of resi...

“Failure is when you quit; learning is when you keep going.” Key Points: How Mike learned to identify the Zone of Genius (3:29) How to navigate trauma through experiences with your family (10:32) Why he’s finding his most productive period in his 40s and 50s (18:20) More ways to deal with trauma and work through it (25:39) How Mike’s journey has led to hope with emotional intimacy (35:21) Links Me...

“Tell me what you’ve done, not what you failed to do.” Key Points: Why Mike came up with the 17 day diet (2:31) How a patient helped him to develop “walk with your doc” (8:20) How Mike navigated the loss of his sister, mother, and his divorce (14:48) How he learned from his youth to cope with this loss (19:57) Why respecting stress helps us to manage our lives (25:36) How to build momentum in your...

“Something good can come out of a pocket of hurt.” Key Points: How letting go gives you clarity and freedom to receive what comes (13:20) Why complete surrender requires commitment, time, and patience (23:47) How Heidi’s “get fit” challenge helps people find authenticity and vulnerability (30:18) Why the process of finding, creating, and becoming is cyclical (38:22) How alignment helps us to evolv...

“Sharing struggle helps people to connect.” Key Points: How taking on your messy life can help you create your next big project (2:31) Why Michael decided to back himself on his book project (21:40) How his vulnerability practice has helped him succeed (33:29) Links Mentioned: Box of Crayons How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters Follow Michael: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website