Let It Go with Crina Okumus

Are you a curious person? Well, I think that this new Podcast episode will bring you even more curiosity in your life. The mind lives in the past and the future. But the body is always in the present; the body is always there. So, the first technic to release stress and heal anxiety is to be curious. You ask yourself with curiosity, what exactly am I feeling? Why am I feeling this way? What is hap...

Hey Podcast Community, Crina Okumus here. I am so excited to share a major announcement with you.  For some of you, Omnes. life is something you're familiar with. But, for those who are new here, Omnes is a nonprofit platform created together with a beautiful group of people that brings people together every day to experience connectedness through daily meditations guided by impressive teache...

Today, on the show, we are speaking with the entrepreneur, Acupuncturist, herbalist, author, and founder of Urban Remedy, a company specializing in certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan offerings Neka Pasquale. In the second part of my conversation with  Neka Pasquale , we talk about food and its healing powers. Why do we need to eat organic, and what happens if we don't? What are th...

In today's show, I'm speaking with Neka Pasquale - entrepreneur, acupuncturist, herbalist, author, and founder of Urban Remedy , a company specializing in certified organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan products. Neka never planned to start a global fresh food sensation. Instead, she found that helping her clients adapt to a healthier diet quickly led to massive improvements in their...

After interviewing more than 30 people as part of the first season, I decided to turn the table and look into my vulnerability to share my personal healing journey with all of you. My friend, coach, and former radio host Lea couldn’t have been a better interviewer. She knows how to align mind and body as she regularly trains her spirit, which helps her being a successful athlete. She trains me for...

The beauty world is full of myths and urban legends, arguably even more so when it comes to skincare. And while I am not saying you shouldn't listen to the sage skincare advice your mom or grandma gave you, the truth of the matter is, many of the common things we've been lead to believe are that-myths. So to help separate fact from fiction, I decided to invite a good friend of mine that...

The beauty world is full of myths and urban legends, arguably even more so when it comes to skincare. And while I am not saying you shouldn't listen to the sage skincare advice your mom or grandma gave you, the truth of the matter is, many of the common things we've been lead to believe are that-myths. So to help separate fact from fiction, I decided to invite a good friend of mine that...

The beauty world is full of myths and urban legends, arguably even more so when it comes to skincare. And while I am not saying you shouldn't listen to the sage skincare advice your mom or grandma gave you, the truth of the matter is, many of the common things we've been lead to believe are that-myths. So to help separate fact from fiction, I decided to invite a good friend of mine that...

Dr Alganesc Fessaha is the Founder and President of Associazione Gandhi, a non-profit organization that supports disadvantaged and abused refugees in general, children and women refugees in particular in various Western and Eastern African countries and in Europe.    Dr Alganesc has been a leading activist in the fight against the human trafficking, kidnapping, torture and rape of African refugees...

In this week’s episode, I talk with Amy Matthews . Amy is a strategist, consultant, and business coach, and founder of Woman UnRuled. Her expertise is in accelerating entrepreneurs, executives, and rising stars to reach their highest potential of success. Earlier in her career, Amy spent 10 years in executive search. Prior to recruiting, she held executive positions in Silicon Valley where she led...

In this week’s episode, I talk with Stefania Avanzo, a professional golfer based in Italy.  I have great admiration for professional athletes who practice every day for hours on end to achieve their goals. Not only do they have to push themselves physically, but also mentally as they visualize what they want to manifest.  Together, we discuss:  • The power of visualization  • Patience being her gr...

In this week’s episode, I talk with Andreea Raicu, my friend and personal role model. After working as a model, she was invited to a television casting, which led to her long and successful career as a TV presenter. She’s an entrepreneur, a media icon, and an inspiration to many. Together, we discuss: • The meaning of real success • The trip to India that changed her life • How living up to societ...

In this week’s episode, I talk with James Schmachtenberger, founder and CEO of Neurohacker Collective. James went through an inspirational healing journey when he was younger that greatly impacted his entrepreneurial path. He is now a successful serial entrepreneur with a lifelong focus on using business and innovation to effect large-scale change for the benefit of humanity. In this inspiring epi...

In this week’s episode, I talk with Sarah Grynberg, fellow podcast host and motivator. As a former radio presenter, Sarah has had a remarkable career working with some of the most well-known and well-regarded personalities in the business. Now the host of her own podcast, A Life of Greatness , she’s interviewed some amazing names like Matthew McConaughey, Marianne Williamson, Jay Shetty, Dr. Joe D...

Kristine’ s late husband, Dr. Richard Carlson , once told her: “I love that there are people in this world who take their greatest tragedy and they allow it to move them forward in life so their life has greater meaning than it might have otherwise had.” In this week’s episode, I talk with Kristine Carlson about her incredible personal journey through the grief of her husband’s death and her life...

EMILY LABOWE – How to heal your trauma You are more than the thoughts that hold you down. In this week’s episode, I talk with Emily Labowe about her healing journey and her entrepreneurial endeavors. After being a passenger in a bad car accident a few weeks before her 19th birthday, Emily had to learn how to live with the trauma of the accident and the aftermath. Now, Emily has a great awareness o...

Are you stuck in a box? In this week’s episode, I talk with Rahel Papis, a kinesiologist and hypnotherapist. She’s passionate about helping others to overcome their problems and shares her incredible journey to finding what makes her truly happy and fulfilling her dreams. Rahel’s goal is to transform therapy into a fun and surprising tool because healing isn’t always pretty, but it can lead to won...

Are you living in the present moment? In this week’s episode, I talk with Lizzie Azzolino , the founder of Until Now . Lizzie believes that the days of traditional, linear career paths are behind us. Instead, she champions careers that meander and evolve as we change as people. She is convinced that stories are the most powerful tool for unlocking change, inspiring new possibilities, and creating...

What’s missing from your diet? In this week’s episode, I talk with Philipp Schulte, who has over 10 years of experience in life sciences and who is the co-founder and CEO of Baze. Baze aims to bridge the gap between modern diets and good health by creating personalized plans for each of its users. They’ve found that 95% of their users have deficiencies when they start using Baze. Philipp shares ho...

What is your body trying to communicate to you? In this week’s episode, I talk with Silvia Bucher, a former entrepreneur who has been working as a kinesiologist for the last 20 years. The aim of kinesiology is to fathom the origin of a physical ailment or an emotional blockage and to become free of it through care and self-love. Silvia shares how the body reacts to our inner turmoil, and the impor...

 Are you giving your body what it needs? In this week’s episode, I talk with Serena Poon, a nutritional energy practitioner who uses her expertise as a celebrity chef, nutritionist, and reiki master to serve her A-list clientele. Serena shares how making small adjustments to our nutritional intake can combat daily stresses and fuel our bodies with the energy required to get through each day. Toget...

Do you love your body? In this week’s episode, I talk with Andrea Ochoa , a holistic wellbeing coach, and self-love advocate. We talk about the importance of having a relationship with yourself, the problem with chasing quick fixes, and how to practice self-love. Together, we discussed: • Issues with the word ‘diet’ and how to break free from this unhealthy cycle • A mindful eating philosophy that...

Happy Monday everyone! ⁠ ⁠ Today is a very special interview. Why? Because I was able to convince my husband, Markus Okumus, to be part of my project and answer my questions during a special husband-and-wife episode! ⁠ Markus is a serial entrepreneur-turned-investor for more than 20 years. ⁠ ⁠ He has vast experience operating businesses in multiple industries and 12+ markets. He's also led la...

Dr. Heather McGill’ s goal is to empower humans of all ages and abilities to optimize their athletic performance, enhancing their daily movement health and pushing its athletic boundaries - building DURABLE athletes at all levels of competition. Dr. Heather McGill is a board-licensed physical therapist specializing in sports physical therapy and owner of Physical TheraPT. She received her doctorat...

Michelle Perro is a veteran clinician with over 35 years of experience in both pediatrics as well as in integrative medicine treating both children and their families.   Her career began in Pediatric Emergency Medicine winding its way into homeopathic and functional medicine over the years.   She has been director of a Pediatric Emergency Department in NYC and spent over a decade at UCSF Benioff O...