Help Me Understand

In this episode of Help Me Understand, Oli and I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and ENCODED founder Chris Walker to explore a question that sits underneath almost everything we do: Why is it so hard to create the life we say we want? I first started following Chris years ago through his work in B2B marketing, where he became known for challenging conventional wisdom and explaining why many of...

In this episode of Help Me Understand , I sit down with my brother-in-law, Eric Rubin, to dive deep into the rollercoaster journey of injury recovery. Eric shares his personal experience with two significant injuries—a ruptured Achilles and later, thoracic outlet syndrome—and the physical, mental, and emotional impact these had on his life. Our conversation explores the unexpected ways these injur...

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and mentor, Sujantra McKeever, to talk all things meditation, spirituality, and personal growth. Sujantra has been a guiding light for me when it comes to understanding the deeper aspects of meditation, and we go deep into how these practices fit into our modern lives. Sujantra shared his own journey into meditation, in...

In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, I sit down with Dr. Derya, a physical therapist certified by the Postural Restoration Institute, to chat about posture and why it’s not as simple as “stand up straight!” We dive into how our modern habits—like being glued to our screens—affect not just how we look, but how we feel. Dr. Derya talks about understanding posture as something fluid and...

In this episode, Brentan explores the complexities of emotions, particularly focusing on unpleasant feelings and how to manage them through a tool called AVP (Acknowledge, Validate, Permit). She shares personal experiences and insights on the importance of recognizing and validating our emotions, as well as transitioning towards more pleasant feelings. The conversation emphasizes the significance...

In this episode I meet up with a fellow member of my business mastermind group, Macklen Mayse. Macklen is a strength coach with a rich background in yoga. Macklen’s unique perspective on strength training, especially for those who might feel hesitant to step into a gym, made her the perfect guest for this conversation. Strength has been a major topic in my life recently. As someone who’s mostly st...

In this episode of the Help Me Understand Podcast, I’m excited to welcome Mary Reddinger, the smartest person I know when it comes to pre and post-natal yoga. Mary and I are part of the same business mastermind group, and when my email list requested more information on the pelvic floor, I knew Mary was the perfect person to bring on the show. The pelvic floor is a crucial aspect of overall health...

In this episode I’m thrilled to chat with Teagan Schweitzer, a yoga teacher whose creativity and cueing have deeply influenced my own practice. I discovered Teagan through the LYT yoga platform and quickly became a fan of her unique approach to movement. Teagan’s journey with movement began as a lifelong dancer, but it hasn’t always been easy. She’s faced injuries and moments of doubt, yet her pas...

In this first episode of Help Me Understand , I dive deep into a story that has shaped much of who I am today: the story of my mom and her illness. I open up about the complexities of our relationship, the impact her struggles had on our family, and the weight of dreams left unfulfilled. I wrestle with the question of "why"—why we do what we do and why it can be so hard to articulate our own stori...

This week on the podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Kristin Williams, a doctor of physical therapy with a focus on orthopedics and one of the most inspiring yoga teachers I know. We dive into the essentials of staying healthy as we age, exploring why Kristin's unique style of yoga is a game-changer for both prevention and recovery. We also cover when it's time to seek professional help, and ho...

Curious about what this podcast is all about? In this short introduction, I give you the scoop on why I'm starting this podcast and what you can expect from the first season. Spoiler alert, I started this podcast out of frustration with trying to piece together advice from various sources to improve my life. In each episode, I’ll dive into the confusing aspects of modern life and explore insig...