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Carolyn Brown is an RD with a focus in holistic and integrative nutrition. She also happens to be the co-founder of Indigo Wellness — her fellow co-founder is Sarah Swanberg, who unpacked acupuncture for us just a few episodes ago. In this conversation Carolyn answers all of my questions around gut health, how to support your body no matter what stage of life you’re in, what happens to your body o...

It’s hard to know how you will react during a life-death situation. Felicia Jackson, inventor and CEO of CPRWrap, felt that fear firsthand when her youngest child needed CPR. Inspired by her own life experience, the nurse and entrepreneur created CPRWrap — a less than $10 bib with step-by-step instructions on how to perform CPR on anyone who needs it. In this episode, we discuss the inspiration be...

Ruby Warrington coined the phrase “sober curious” and is now back with a new book, Women Without Kids. In our conversation, we talk about what it means to be sober curious, how curiosity can help us redefine our relationship with alcohol and motherhood, and how to navigate the real feelings that surface when you decide not to have kids at all. :57 — Meet Ruby Warrington  1:48 — Thread between Sobe...

This week I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Swanberg, a Doctor of Acupuncture, the co-founder of Indigo Wellness, and also my personal acupuncturist. We talk through my acupuncture journey and how it's impacted my anxiety, gut health, and hormone health so far. Plus, Sarah answers questions like — how do I pick the right acupuncturist? and how does acupuncture help move you from flight-and-fight mod...

Dr. Sarah Oreck and Out Of Office Co-Founder Coabi Kastan answer all of my traveling solo questions. I talk to Dr. Oreck about how you can navigate the fear, anxiety, and guilt of spending money traveling at all, but especially traveling alone. Then Coabi tells us how the app she co-founded, Out Of Office, helps you map out your itinerary. Dr. Sarah Oreck 1:45 – Meet Dr. Sarah Oreck 2:19 —&nb...

I’m chatting with author Cyndie Spiegel on this episode. Cyndie is the author of A Year of Positive Thinking and her new book, Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay. Join us for a 30-minute conversation about navigating the hard moments in life while growing your muscle for spotting the microjoys that exist alongside them.

Dr. Nicole Yoder from Spring Fertility is answering all of our egg freezing questions. Here’s what we’re tackling - how much does egg freezing cost? How long does egg freezing take? Does PCOS or other menstrual conditions impact your chances for egg freezing? How do I know where my fertility health is? 1 — Meet Dr. Yoder, Fertility Specialist and Board-Certified OBGYN 3:17 — What is...

We’re talking about money this week and how you can shift your relationship to your finances. Money is one of the top factors impacting mental health. During our conversation with Scarlett Cochran, the author of It’s Not About The Money, we focus on mindset and how you can empower and grow your relationship to your finances. We talk setting boundaries with your partner, joint accounts, budgeting,...

This week I'm chatting with Lisa Mastela, the founder of Bumpin Blends. Bumpin Blends is a smoothie delivery subscription that tries to make your life easier and better with nutritionist-designed recipes. Lisa lets us in on her journey building Bumpin and also shares suggestions on which smoothies to turn to if you're looking to support your mental health, sex drive, or more. 

We’re deep diving into functional mushrooms today. In an effort to clarify what TikTok may be serving you, I’ve invited our resident therapist, Dr. Sarah Oreck, to unpack the ins and outs of mushrooms and how they impact your mental health. In the second half of the episode we're joined by Tonya Papanikolov, the founder of Rainbo, a functional mushroom brand. She'll answer questions like, "What ar...

I met Minna Lee last year while doing a branded partnership activation, and we've been in each other's orbits ever since. We have a lot in common since we're both in the well-being space, and this conversation is like listening in to two friends over coffee. Minna is a content creator, a new LA resident, and the dog mom of a beautiful corgi named Benny. We talk about the books and documentaries th...

It’s almost the end of January and instead of punishing yourself for not keeping up with your resolutions, I want you to stay curious about why your month played out differently. Dr. Sarah Oreck, therapist and psychiatrist, joins us for a full Q&A episode. She shares her expert tips on how to stay curious about yourself, how to set boundaries with your loved ones, and what resolutions should b...

More than a conversation, this podcast episode is an experiment in answering Rabbi Steve Leder's questions. In his book, For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story, Leder walks us through legacy, managing grief, and dying how we live. I end up sharing who my first crush was, how my mom's death continues to impact me, and what vacation I would do over time and time agai...

My mom died on January 10, 2003 — 20 years ago now. I was 10 years old. In this episode, I walk you through 3-4 of the biggest grief lessons I’ve learned in the last two decades. For those who want to follow along, I’ll be sharing weekly essays on the same topic on my new substack — vivnunez.substack.com 

You don't have set resolutions that will stress you out and you don't have to spend all your disposable income on self-care products if they aren't going to help you. On this episode, Amy Keller Laird, the founder of Mental, walks us through the expertly vetted products that may fit into your mental health toolkit and how to vet these products in the first place.  Full list: https://clubmenta...

I turn 30 in just a few days and it’s got me reflective. I’m really proud of how my 20s turned out and as I was gearing up for this milestone of a birthday, I got to thinking — what did I want to bring with me and how did I want to prepare? I walk you through the 5 books that helped, the 5 things I did to challenge myself, and the new twist on a “30 things to do before I turn 30” list.

Jesse Moss is a part of the Experience Camps team, a nonprofit that transforms the lives of grieving children through summer camp programs and innovative, year-round initiatives. In this episode we talk about how grief impacts both adults and children, plus ways that adults can help the children in their life navigate grief. We walk through Experience Camps amazing work and I share a bit more abou...

As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to chat 1:1. I know this season can be difficult for many, whether you're navigating grief, infertility, outgrown friendships, or establishing a new definition for family. I walk you through how I tackle my holiday season and 4 tips I keep close to heart: The ehh-yes list The "What do I really want?" exercise Power hack: mini-holidays Group support

Matthew Quick, New York Times Bestselling author of Silver Linings Playbook, is the author of a new book — We Are The Light. Join us for a conversation on mental health, sobriety, writing, and reclaiming our true sense of being. He took the jump at 30 years old that kicked off his path as a writer and has learned many lessons since. EPISODE BREAKDOWN:  1:30 — Meet Matthew 3:30 —&nbs...

Zach Gottlieb is a teen mental health advocate and the founder of Talk with Zach, a global mental health community dedicated to teens. In our conversation we talk through questions that both teens and parents are interested in — how do you make it easier for teens to talk about mental health? What do healthy mental health coping mechanisms look like at 16? What can parents do to support their...

The Midterms are Tuesday, November 8th. 435 seats (the majority) of Congress are up for re-election this year. Issues like abortion, immigration, and the economy are on the ballot, giving us a chance to truly have our voice heard. On this episode Charlotte Castillo, Poderista’s Managing Director, walks us through key questions — How do I know if I’m registered? What does it mean that issues a...

Ellen Bennett is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of Hedley & Bennett, the apron empire we all have grown to love. Her book, "Dream First, Details Later," outlines the guiding vision and skillsets that helped her build H&B and trust herself throughout that process. We talk about entrepreneurship, the power of dreaming, owning your confidence belt, and so much more. 

Kimberly Lee Minor is the President of Bandier, an entrepreneur, a mom, and an innovator. While she knew from the beginning of her career that she wanted to one day be the President of a company, she credits her ability to adapt to how beautifully her career has unfolded. While our conversation touches on career lessons, the second half of the episode focuses almost entirely on the mental health m...

Dr. Ken Duckworth is the Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and the author of the You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families. In our conversation Dr. Duckworth shares answers to questions like, “What do I do after a mental health crisis?” “How do I get a loved one to go to ther...

Marta Tellado is the CEO of Consumer Reports and the author of the newly published book, Buyer Aware: Harnessing Our Consumer Power for a Safe, Fair, and Transparent Marketplace. I was so excited to have Marta on this episode because she’s an expert on all the big questions we’re sitting with right now - How do we know which period tracking app to actually use? What is going on with our privacy se...