Inner Peace and Power

This episode is one for the ages! We're joined by Dr. Weili Gray, who is a triple board certified physician, mom, world traveler, podcaster on a mission to help inspire us to live life to the fullest.  We discuss: -How experiencing as many magical moments as possible helps us live life more deeply -How Weili is inspiring us all with her incredible travels with her entire family -How we can ge...

You won't believe how real, raw and authentic this episode is, friend.  Dr. Dana Gibbs is a highly accomplished surgeon, entrepreneur and Hashimoto's disease expert.  She takes us through her beautiful life journey and how she has worked hard to overcome Imposter syndrome - and the thought pattern on repeat "I'm not good enough" to embrace her self worth with softness.  Yo...

It's often said that we don't learn from experience. We learn my reflecting on our experiences.  So, I paused long enough to consider my top 5 life lessons as I turn the big 5 - 0.  Please join me in this beautiful space together. If this episode resonates with you, share it widely and let's grow our community together.  You'll find honesty, messy stories and an ease that I&apo...

You're gonna be blown away again, friend. Dr. Megan Melo brings her entire authentic self and her stories are so real that you'll find yourself in them.  We talk about: -The cost of perfectionism and people pleasing -The discomfort that arises with change -How turning towards the corrosiveness of shame is a powerful healing tool -So much more! Please subscribe, share and leave a review....

In this powerful episode, we'll explore the science behind gratitude practices and how creating or strengthening your daily gratitude practice can be life-changing magic.  As usual, I'm sharing stories - both personal and anecdotes from clients.  We explore 5 practical ways to implement gratitude as a habit into our busy lives.  And, we'll enjoy a luscious bonus gratitude meditation...

Have you written a review of the podcast yet, friend? Please take 2 mins to write a 5 star review so we can grow our community together.  This week's guest is Dr. Val Cacho, who is a double board certified sleep and medicine physician. She is a women’s sleep expert, an author, entrepreneur and the first AthletaWell sleep guide, mom of two, and most importantly a gal who loves getting her slee...

Buckle up, friend. We're about to embark on the best kind of ride - one with riveting stories, true authenticity and incredible wisdom - with the one and only Dr. Una! Dr. Nneka Unachukwu is truly a visionary of our times. She is a leader of leaders and she sits down and shares everything with us. You'll find so much truth and AHA moments that I'm certain you'll  want to listen...

Another MUST listen episode, friend! In this powerful conversation, Dr. Vanessa Calderon and I talk candidly about so many big and small aspects of life that can impact us and our paths.  What we discuss: - How self trust is the starting point that we can strengthen and return to, over and over again -How control is an illusion, whether we realize it or not -How boundaries are a lifelong process -...

I used to think that I had to become fearless. And now I know for sure that fearlessness is not something I can achieve. What else is there to explore about fear? We'll talk about fear from a curious, mindful perspective. I invite you to consider befriending fear in all forms.  I'm sharing stories and practical tips on ways we can lean into courageousness, which is not the same as being...

This episode is a beautiful, raw and fun conversation with the inimitable Dr. Gretchen Bruno.  Gretchen is a board certified OB/Gyn physician, a certified coach, a mom and finisher of multiple full distance Iron Man races.  Fun fact: Gretchen and I went to medical school together and have enjoyed a nearly 30 year friendship.  What we discuss: - How having her son late in life helped Gretchen awake...

Dr. Ritha Belizaire is a double board certified colorectal surgeon, a single parent, and a highly successful entrepreneur.  This episode is a deep and honest conversation about what life is like from the standpoint of someone who is a trail blazer.  We discuss: -How to make intentional decisions -How mindfulness changed everything for Dr. Ritha -How perspective is everything -How having your own b...

This is a MUST listen episode, friend.  In this beautiful conversation, I talk with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown about all things sleep, rest and tapping into our inner peace and power.  Dr. Funke drops so many gems! What we discussed: -how to set and keep internal and external boundaries -how to prioritize sleep and rest in a high speed world -how sleep affects every aspect of our lives -how gratitude...

"Remember, you are your first love" says Dr.  Toya. This is only one of so many gems that she drops in this deep conversation.  This episode is to help each of us remember that even though self neglect is often rewarded by society, that we always have the option to remember and practice our own self love.  We also talked about... ⭐️All the ways stress and burn out can show up.  ⭐️Retur...

Heads up, friend! This conversation contains a few f-bombs so please keep that in mind as you listen - especially if you have sensitive ears or are perhaps sharing the episode with someone who may be sensitive to explicit language.  Shideh shares her truly harrowing story of sustaining life threatening traumatic head injury at one of the world's most iconic monuments - the Taj Mahal.  When sh...

This conversation is so good, friend! Dr. Heather Awad is a physician and a weight loss coach. She helps professional women over 50 to lose weight for the last time.  She shares her own story as well as many other inspiring and empowering stories in this episode. There are so many real life challenges in mid life and we can find ourselves in the habit of emotional eating, which can keep us on a pe...

This episode is truly pure gold, friend.  Dr. Sogol is a pediatrician, a mindful coach, a mom and a highly successful entrepreneur. Dr. Sogol shares her story of moving beyond staying busy for the sake of achievement but feeling a vacuous lack of calm on the inside. She shares how she transformed her exhaustion into surrender, trust and ultimately abundant success - both inner fulfillment and oute...

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Affirmations. We explore how and why they work. I share personal stories and ways that you, dear listener, told me how you use Affirmations in your life. And...there is a BONUS Affirmation meditation here again! You can save this episode and practice this powerful meditation practice consistently to see big shifts in your mind and in your life...

This is a conversation you definitely don't want to miss! We're talking with Dr. Nwando Anyaoku, who is a physician executive, a speaker, a coach and consultant based in Seattle, WA.  Dr. A drops so much wisdom into this packed episode. One major theme I took away is how powerful pausing can be in our lives. When we slow down, we often are able to return back even faster and more purpose...

In this episode, we're exploring the powerful practice of Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep in depth. This practice is also sometimes called NSDR, or Non Sleep Deep Rest. I'll share personal stories and ways in which Yoga Nidra has helped my students and clients over the years.  We explore the scientific benefits of this deeply restorative and rejuvenating meditation practice.  And... My gift t...

You're really going to love this episode, friend.  In this beautiful conversation with Dr. Kirin Palmer, we discuss ways we can reclaim our joy and our peace.  Dr. Kirin is a pediatrician and the founder of Pure Joy Pediatrics in Portland, OR. She shares her powerful story of finding inner peace and power. She talks about how she found ways to intentionally slow down, and the ways she practic...

You won't want to miss this episode, friend!  We dive into the world of Polyvagal Theory and how we can apply practical ways to bring ourselves into more flow, deeper connections and move into thriving on a daily basis. Discussed here: My amazing experience and what I learned from Stephen Porges and Deb Dana in person.  I break down what can sometimes feel like a complicated theory into a ver...

This is such a fantastic episode, friend. We get to hear Dr. Malathi Acharya’s story of how she felt disconnected and not exactly healthy even though she was a practicing physician helping others heal.  She tells us the story of how her training led to self healing and how this was a powerful source of energy and inspiration for her.  Dr. Malathi Acharya is an integrative medicine physician and fo...

In this episode, we journey into the heart of meditation, where we explore how powerful this ancient practice is - and I dive into the 3 biggest meditation myths that I think hold folks back from making this practice a part of their lives. Let’s debunk some myths! Myth 1: Meditation Requires a Thought-Free Mind Reality: Meditation isn't about silencing your mind but learning to observe your t...

In today’s episode, we enjoy a candid and super interesting conversation with The Chef Doc, Dr. Colin Zhu.  We’ll explore ways we can thrive as individuals and as a society. We talk about what we’ve learned about human longevity from the Blue Zones and how our lifestyles can be the vehicle for living longer, healthier lives.  ABOUT DR. COLIN ZHU Dr. Colin Zhu is Board-Certified in family practice/...

In today's episode, we delve into the transformative power of "Crying Tears," exploring the deeply ingrained societal norms that often compel us to hide our emotions and the stigma surrounding the act of crying. There’s a prevalent misconception that crying signifies weakness . This episode is dedicated to dismantling that myth, armed with scientific insights and enriched by yogic w...