let's thrive

It’s a rare concept in today’s society to see food as nothing more than nourishment; our bodies as a vehicle for life rather than an object; and to embrace our skin with flaws. Somehow though, today’s guest, Kennedy Haffner, has done it all and shares her wisdom in this interview. Kennedy shares how her childhood in a health conscious home actually kept her from falling prey to disordered eating,...

Prepare for an episode with so much realness you may find yourself nodding along the entire time. Today’s guest, Sammi Tatarsky, chats on all things anxiety, mental health, therapy, and disordered eating all while sharing her own experiences (and I even share mine too!) Although anxiety is commonly seen as a struggle for late teens and adults, Sammi shares the backstory of her anxiety and how it s...

We all know that with change comes growth but that doesn’t make it any easier to accept when life suddenly goes off course. It’s easy to make a plan, follow that path, and live life with no scary change or risky decisions but that doesn’t bring growth and today’s guest, Kat Harris, can attest to this. When she decided to forgo the traditional path set before her, Kat embarked on a new journey full...

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How does energy play a part in business? Today’s guest Alyssa Brieloff shares her journey from Corporate America to entrepreneur and how changing her mindset around energy accelerated her growth. She explains how the energy we put out is the energy we receive and why this kept her stuck and frustrated for so long. The conversation then delves into practices Alyssa incorporates into her daily life...

We’re taking self care to a whole new level today with a holistic health practice that will change your life: acupuncture! As an ancient healing modality, acupuncture has been used to heal and treat all sorts of health ailments. From general health pains to arthritis, hormone imbalances, infertility, gut and even mental health, acupuncture can do it all! Today’s guest Chloe Hom Banales is a Licens...

If presented with the option to take the road more or less travelled upon, which would you choose? Today’s episode with Cori Finglass dives deep into both options and how to navigate whichever path you choose. Cori shares her start in college and the transition into ‘real life’ where you’re suddenly flung into the world and completely responsible for yourself. She shares the emotions and experienc...

Get ready to laugh, feel inspired, and learn the BTS of today’s guest, Jera Foster Fell. As a rising entrepreneur in the instagram influencer space, Jera has transformed her account over 4 years time to become both a career and a lifestyle for this vibrant and genius boss babe. We go back in time and discuss what Jera was like as a child and how those attributes carried through to today. In this w...

Gut issues are running rampant these days with people of all walks of life experiencing them. Whether clinically diagnosed or just the daily aches and pains, gut issues can play a major role on our lives. Today’s guest, Abby Harris, is a prime example of how gut issues can change your life but also lead to great personal development. From an eating disorder to rather random health crises, Abby wal...

We all know those diet cycles that have either infringed on our own lives or someone we love. It’s a vicious yo-yo effect that today’s guest, Robin Plotnik of @whatrobineats, knows of all too well. She walks us through her journey from losing weight in her youth to obsessive health, weight gain and more. Also touching on how the start of her modeling career and years of pageant contests spurred a...

We’re going deep today and sharing it all in this SOLO episode with yours truly, aka me! The topic is Break the Stigma and I share my journey of being labeled a college ‘dropout” as well as the stereotype of Hepatitis C. I explain why the term ‘college dropout’ is wrongly used and share the events leading up to my decision to withdraw from college and pursue my passions. This leads directly into m...

Cozy up and settle in for a fun chat today with previous guest of the podcast, Allie Dawson of @actually_alexandra. This episode can truly relate to everyone as Allie and I discuss the struggle of change and learning to embrace it. Whether that be through friendships, travel, business, or life in general; change is never easy! Allie shares how she travels to maitain a healthy gut; how to approach...

Was anyone else in love with those "what I eat in a day" videos that populated YouTube way back in the day? Well if so you're in for a treat because today's guest, Jazz Leaf, is a chef for professional athletes and gives us the lowdown of what all that entails. Jazz shares her journey from working in the corporate world for companies such as Warner Bros to landing the job as chef for pro athletes,...

It's not easy to be vulnerable and willing to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of one's personal life but today's guest, Erin Morrissey of the health blog/instagram @erinliveswhole, does a phenomenal job of it. Erin not only creates delicious and healthy recipes but also shares of her long road to recovery after an eating disorder and how she's crafted her bountiful life since then. We discus...

Keeping it raw and honest as usual, today’s guest Olivia Noceda from the instagram @olive.eeeats shares her very personal story of growth and transformation throughout the years. From an ‘aloof’ mindset and struggling with health to the vibrant and energetic woman she is today, Olivia discusses the high and low times, past issues, obstacles overcome, and the power of self discovery. We chat about...

We’ve all had those epiphany moments that rock our world and usually lead to change in one form or another. Today’s guest, Julia Kelley, is a prime example of how one moment in time can change everything. She shares her journey from a childhood with hippy parents to rebellious teenage years and then the rock bottom moment that shifted her life path completely. In this we discuss how she found yoga...

Life can throw you a curve ball and how you react and grow from that is something today's guest, Garianne Sheridan, knows all too well. Growing up, Garianne faced inner and outer struggles that truly shaped her into the woman she is. From a fear of death (at age 6!), to an obsession with health, facing mental health, being diagnosed with PTSD, and moving through grief and tragedy, she has truly st...

We all know how important gut health is yet sometimes we forget the most important part: how much our mind affects our gut. Today's guest, Rachel Straining, knows all too well the importance of proper gut functions as she's lived with Crohn's disease since her junior year of high school. She shares her journey through the years from the symptoms and years of wrong diagnoses; to the long process of...

Today we're talking how to turn passion into purpose and elevate your business. Lexi and Beth of the beautiful blog and instagram, Crowded Kitchen, share their journey to success. Learn how Lexi's 'fun' instagram evolved into a full fledged blog and business with the aid and teamwork of her mother, Beth. This powerhouse duo shares their struggles and wins, what they wish they would've known before...

From performing in the NYC ballet scene to embracing the holistic lifestyle of LA, Alexandra Pullen has experienced both sides of the spectrum. Growing up she was inspired and encouraged to pursue her natural talent in ballet that would eventually lead her to the American Ballet Theater. From there her journey becomes one of radical soul searching, personal growth, and mindful living. Alexandra sh...

Who are you at a soul level? Human Design is a method of discovering and understanding yourself at a soul level with no conditioning of modern society. Today’s guest Sarah Salinas educates us on the entire system of Human Design from what it is, to it’s origin, and then how you can understand and apply it in your life. To find your Human Design before delving into today’s episode go to MindBodyGra...

Healing yourself involves the unity of mind, body, and spirit; something that Ali Bonar knows very well. As an entrepreneur, general boss babe, and inspiration to thousands on social media, Ali is known for her no B.S approach to healing disordered eating, running a business, and now in healing from her autoimmune condition known as Hashimoto's Disease. We delve into Ali's story and what brought h...

Are you ready to make some money or simply up level your social media presence? In today's episode with Casey Colodny of @themindfulhapa, we learn how to monetize your instagram, communicate with brands, and take your work to the next level. After growing her following to over 5k in 5 months, Casey shares her advice, tips, and tricks to expand your social media and start getting more for what you'...

Astrology, manifestation, and affirmations oh my! Today's episode with Hannah Siddiqui is shaking things up a bit as we chat on topics never discussed before on this podcast. Listen in as Hannah walks us through her incredible journey in life and how she built the present life she has. From becoming her own health advocate to giving a TED talk; creating her own blog and photographing for brands su...

It's raw and it's emotional but you need to hear this. Hannah Guthman has been through a lot but that doesn't stop her from sharing her light and radiant personality with everyone she meets. After battling through the traumatic loss of her mother, Hannah spent years trying to find herself again and create a life full of vibrancy. She shares her journey of reclaiming the light in her life after fac...