Habits and Hustle

Parents, this question is for you: do you really feel rested after a family trip? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about the difference between a family trip and a vacation. While society may like to make you believe that these family trips are necessary for building family memories, they're not the trips that will allow you to come back to reality feeling fully rested. I...

Have you ever wondered what life behind the mic of a comedian looks like?  In this episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat with the ever-so-hilarious and insightful, Elon Gold. We kick off with a raw and humorous chat on the hustle and grind of the comedy world and exploring how he started. Elon also expands on the significant impact of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David on Elon's career, to a chat abou...

Why is it that we have hundreds of gadgets and apps to optimize our sleep but yet our sleep quality is only getting worse?! In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about why I think we're sleeping worst than ever and what you can do to improve your sleep quality. Most importantly, I discuss why you should prioritize sleep but not make it a reason to shoot your whole day if you d...

We've all experienced it: the gut-wrenching pain of a heartbreak and the eventual struggle to understand the dynamics of relationships.  In this episode of Habits and Hustle, we dive deep into the intricacies of relationships, discussing everything from the psychology behind relationship patterns to the role of stress, selfishness, and fear of rejection with Jillian Turecki. Jillian enlightened us...

Do you ever wonder why society hates people who live authentically? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with ALOK about their observations on what happens to us when we aren't living authentically, what happens when we finally start living authentically, and what kind of reactions we may provoke from society…and why those reactions are okay!  ALOK also shares their personal experience on...

Do you consider yourself to be curious enough? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, Neil deGrasse Tyson and I explore the importance of retaining our childhood curiosity and how it plays a crucial role in our lives as adults. Neil shares his insights on nurturing curiosity and how fear of failure can hinder our progress in maintaining that innate sense of wonder. During our conversation, Neil als...

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we explore the therapeutic benefits of laughter. We talk about how laughter has an impact on your mental and physical well-being, making it as effective as any other healthy habit you may want to take on. We also chat about how laughter is a universal language that is spoken by all humans and that is great to create bonds with people.  What we discuss: 00...

Do you have a bit of friction in your relationship? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we share the 3 hard truths about relationships and what these mean for you. Whether it be trying too hard to be liked, agreeing with everything your partner asks from you, or disliking certain qualities in others, these tend to bring up some hard truths about yourself. What we discuss: 01:20: 3 hard trut...

Do you believe you have what it takes? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Robin Arzón about how she built the self-confidence to go after the life she wants and accomplish her ambitious goals. Regardless of how big she was thinking, she always felt like she could get what she wanted as she not only put in the physical work but also put in the effort for her mindset. Through her jour...

Do you think opposites attract? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about whether or not opposites really do attract in relationships and whether it's a good idea or not to be in a relationship with someone who is the total opposite of you. The reality is, similarities between personalities and values are key to a long-lasting relationship. What we discuss: 01:32: Do opposites attra...

Do you really believe that cardiologists recommend Cheerios? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Vani Hari about the lies that multi-billion dollar industries are feeding us every day when it comes to our foods. From misleading statements to paying for health associations to give their seal of approval for their products, the corruption in the food industry is enormous. Vani explains...

What do you think is more dangerous: breathing in smog or flossing your teeth? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Darin Olien about the invisible fatal conveniences we use and do every day. The world we live in makes us believe we have to but in reality, these conveniences are harming us and the planet.  Darin stresses how important it is to take our health into our own hands, do ou...

Do you believe in manifestation? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about how some components of manifestation are helpful in one's self-development journey, while others are detrimental. Too many people fall into the trap of believing that their thoughts alone can bring them riches - but the reality is that thoughts don't do the work for you - only you can. What we discuss: 01:28:...

Would you embark on a 3,000 miles biking journey across America if you were asked to, right now?! In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Jesse Itzler and his crew about the 3,000 miles journey across America they are about to embark on to donate bikes to youth. We discuss what mindset they have about this physically tiring journey, what the mental and physical training for such a challe...

Would you ever take the chance of faking a sponsorship? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with Robby Berger, also known as Bob Does Sports, and chat about his journey from being a doorman at The Four Seasons Hotel to being a multi-millionaire content creator. In just a little over two years, Bob has built up an enormous following through different platforms and gigs, such as Bob Doe...

How much do you get done when you're multi-tasking? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Ozan Varol about the importance of staying focused on only one thing at a time to maximize productivity, how to stop overthinking, and why we need to learn how to quit. He also shares the importance of taking some time to do nothing, such as staring out a window. Oftentimes, sitting with your thou...

Are you rejecting yourself before anyone else has the chance to? In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about self-rejection. I go over what it means, why we do it, what are some of the symptoms you are self-rejecting, and what you can do to overcome it. I also explain the difference between self-rejection and self-sabotage. What we discuss: 01:04: What is self-rejection? 03:51...

What we discuss: 00:34: About David 03:06: What is an action archetype? 05:11: Can we fit into more than one archetype? 07:43: How can you overcome fear? 09:11: How can being a comedian help you overcome fear? 10:41: What is the burn archetype? 12:14: What happens if you don't become aware of your past burns? 13:56: What do your pressure points say about your emotions? 16:18: What is the inopportu...

Do you know what it means to have drip? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, we go through a list of slang terms used by Gen Z in every day life and on social media. We go through what these slang terms mean, how to use them in a sentence, and where they originate from. What we discuss: 01:17: What does "drip" mean? 02:25: What does "extra" mean? 03:31: What does "it is giving" means? 05:51: What...

Did you know feelings of shame can physically appear in your body? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Dr. Will Cole about shame-flammation. Given that your body is a cellular library of the thoughts, emotions, and traumas you live, these cells can deeply impact your health and express themselves through autoimmune and metabolic issues. We also chat about the different supplements yo...

Does balance really exist - or is it an unrealistic goal? In this episode of Habits & Hustle, we chat about the myth of work-life balance. Oftentimes, we set the expectation for ourselves that we should be able to have it all; it's just a question of balance. This causes us to get frustrated and disappointed with our performance when we fail - thus why I believe we need to get rid of this false na...

Why is learning so hard for some of us? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Daniel T. Willingham about the frustrations many of us have with learning both in academic and real-life settings. While it's important to be a good independent learner in our day-to-day if we want to grow, most of us need support in different ways. Daniel offers tips and strategies for becoming a better lear...

In this episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast, Jennifer discusses the challenges that come with being a working parent. Being a present parent with a thriving career is difficult, and many people don't know how hard it is to do both well. Luckily, having a great support team and being efficient with your time can make balancing the two a little easier.  What's discussed: 01:39 Balancing work obli...

Do you have trouble choosing when you have too many options to choose from? I'm sure most of us do. When we're presented with multiple options and they all feel like they could be the right one, how can we make it easier to make the right choice? That's what I'm going to chat with you about in this solo episode of Habits & Hustle. I dive into the paradox of choice. This phenomenon suggests that wh...

Dr. Shefali Tsabary shares her expertise on family dynamics in this hard-hitting episode that may leave you questioning your own parenting methods— in a good way! Dr. Shefali, as she's widely known across social media, is a best-selling author and clinical psychologist who takes an empathetic, attentive, child-first approach to parenting. She's written multiple books on the topic, but you can find...