JUST DO YOU.

Hello friends, Happy New Year!  As we turn the page on 2025, I wanted to speak about something honestly: last year was really hard. Not just busy or challenging, but emotionally heavy. For those of us who live with anxiety — and especially for our beautiful LGBTQ+ community — last year asked a lot of our nervous systems, our hearts, and our sense of safety in the world. Today’s episode isn’t about...

The holidays are a time to reflect, release, and reclaim what brings us joy—and this episode is exactly that. Formerly titled “One Song, One Dance, and a Moment of Courage,” this conversation brought us so much joy, along with a powerful call to action as a reminder to never shrink yourself in fear! In this special holiday replay, I sit down with Tanner Haney , a Los Angeles–based actor who challe...

As the trans community continues facing increasing threats, misinformation, and attempts to silence their lived experiences, this conversation is a reminder of why telling our stories — and protecting spaces where truth can exist — matters more than ever. My guest is Dr. Jailyn Avila , an emergency medicine physician whose journey began in Southern California, growing up in an immigrant, military-...

At a time when the LGBTQ+ community is facing increasing attacks on our rights, our safety, and our very existence, my guest reminds us why visibility, courage, and compassion still matter. Meet Brandon Wolf — National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, nationally recognized civil rights and gun safety advocate, bestselling author, and survivor of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orland...

In this episode of JUST DO YOU. , I sit down with Stephen Hallburn — a San Diego–based dancer, painter, and unapologetic advocate for authenticity. Stephen’s life is a testament to what happens when movement becomes your truth — when every step, every brushstroke, and every choice unveils the courage to fully be yourself. Stephen’s journey hasn’t been easy. He has faced profound loss at a young ag...

It’s almost been a year since the 2024 election, and for many of us, the emotions still feel so raw.  The division in our country, the daily barrage of chaos and the uncertainty about what lies ahead - it all feels incredibly heavy and sometimes difficult to navigate.  This week has been particularly paralyzing and my anxiety was at an all time high.  In moments like these, I found myself revisiti...

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Peter J. Cervantes , a first-generation Mexican-American writer from San Diego, whose work rises from the intersection of queer identity, cultural trauma, and the difficult — but transformative — journey of healing within communities where silence is often known as survival. Peter shares his remarkable story behind his debut book, The Road Back to Me: Six Sa...

Today’s guest is Court Vox — a Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, Surrogate Partner, and Sacred Intimate based in Los Angeles, and the founder of The Bodyvox . Court creates an incredibly safe, transformative space for people to come home to themselves through one-on-one coaching, workshops, retreats, and a global community of erotic explorers. Don’t let the word erotic throw you  — Court’s persp...

Meet today’s guest Christine Blosdale — also known as The Expert Authority Coach™. For over 25 years, Christine has been helping entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and thought leaders amplify their visibility and become the go-to experts in their given niche. Her incredible career includes working with media and tech giants like America Online, Microsoft, and Pacifica Radio, where she honed her skil...

The past two weeks have been tough to navigate and I found myself desperate to connect with someone who impacted my life during a difficult time.  I decided to reflect on this special episode with Zoe Moore because she’s someone who left a deep mark on me both personally and professionally. Zoe is a bold, unapologetic leader who is transforming individuals and organizations with data-driven strate...

In this heartfelt episode, I welcome back my friend and former guest Archer Gray for a deeply moving conversation about the profound benefits of hospice care—not only for patients nearing the end of life, but also for the families and loved ones who walk alongside them. Together, we explore what hospice truly is, how it prioritizes quality of life, and why it’s ultimately about living fully in eac...

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of joining my friend Nathan Serrato on his incredible Queer Conscious Podcast , where we dove deep into a topic that’s personal to me—divorce. My divorce, to be exact. The conversation stirred up reflections on authenticity and the exhausting pursuit of perfection - being the perfect son, the perfect entrepreneur, the perfect friend, perfect boyfriend, and pe...

What does it truly mean to face your fear—and allow yourself to be fully free and seen?  This week, I have the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Tanner Haney , a Los Angeles-based actor who, one morning, made a life-changing decision: to take on a 30-day challenge that would push him far beyond his comfort zone - dancing in public every single day, in front of strangers, and asking tho...

In this episode, I am honored to welcome Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation - a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans in the fight for justice, equity, and lasting policy change. With over 15 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, and strategic consulting, Janessa brings a rare blend of frontline insight and legislative expertise to this powerfu...

This week on the JUST DO YOU. podcast, I’m joined by Christian Ray Flores — author, entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and a man whose life journey is as extraordinary as it is inspiring. From escaping political oppression as a child refugee, to living in exile in Africa, to becoming a pop star in Eastern Europe, Christian's life has been shaped by dramatic transformations and courageous p...

This week on the JUST DO YOU. Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation that bridges science, spirit, and sound with a truly remarkable guest— Isaac Sabu . Isaac’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and deep purpose. An immigrant from Iran, Isaac carved out a career that most only dream of—spending over 20 years as a cutting-edge sound engineer, designing IMAX theaters and building some of th...

Join me this week for a replay of a powerful and affirming conversation with Carolina Panoff , Florida-based founder of Be You Coaching and the incredibly popular Be You Disco — a movement that’s redefining what it means to show up fully and unapologetically as yourself. Carolina and I met last year at a Wellness Summit, and I had the absolute privilege of experiencing her work firsthand — a trans...

🌈 PRIDE Month REPLAY 🌈 In celebration of PRIDE, we're revisiting one of our most powerful and heart-warming episodes — my unforgettable conversation with Sara Cunningham , founder of FREE MOM HUGS , based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Last year, I attended the local Oceanside Pride festival where I stumbled upon a group of incredible women wearing shirts that read FREE MOM HUGS . Not only did...

🌈 Pride Episode Replay This week, I’m honored to sit down with Johnnie Ghiglia , a retired law enforcement officer from Arizona whose life took a profound and beautiful turn when his son, Chase , came out as gay. What followed wasn’t rejection or resistance — but an outpouring of unconditional love that has since grown into a powerful movement of acceptance, advocacy, and support. Together, Johnn...

🏳️‍🌈 As Pride Month begins, our community continues to find itself under attack — facing a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ+ hate, harmful legislation, and a wave of fear designed to silence and erase us. But we will not be erased. Pride is not just a celebration — it is a protest, a declaration of existence, and a refusal to go back into the shadows. That’s why I felt it was not just timely, but essent...

Today’s guest is the embodiment of bold moves and beautiful journeys. Nubia Younge is a dynamic entrepreneur, travel advocate, and the visionary founder of Black in Travel and Black In Tulum —the premier community for melanated travelers. After more than a decade in corporate America, Nubia made the courageous decision to walk away and rewrite the script on her own terms, choosing a life filled wi...

Welcome to this week's episode of JUST DO YOU., the safe space where authenticity meets inspiration. Today’s guest, Alex Hinand, affectionately known as The Bareback Contessa, is a radiant force in the world of design and fashion, known for his unique style, creative brilliance, and heart-centered approach to living. Like all of us, behind the confidence is a powerful story—one that began wit...

Meet Peter Godard - a transformational coach, equity strategist, and joyful co-conspirator for personal and collective liberation. As founder of Great Bear Coaching, Peter offers a warm, intuitive approach and supports his clients in exploring identity, power, and possibility. His coaching is rooted in compassion and celebration, helping people feel grounded as they grow into new versions of thems...

Meet Jon Fischer—affectionately known as Coach Cub  — the heart and paws behind the ever popular Camp Bear Hug, NYC’s beloved group Belly Club , AND multiple cuddle piles and bear yoga sessions that have brought connection and comfort to queer spaces across New York City. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of the Bear community  — a rich, diverse, and often misunderstood corner of...

Lately, I’ve been moving through a wave of anxiety I haven’t felt since 2020. With so much noise and toxicity in the world right now, I’ve found myself feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and at times, deeply resigned. Once again, I recently lost touch with my own mental wellness, and this past week, it really caught up with me. In searching for a way back to center, I revisited a conversation from ear...