Not a Standard with Michele Christine Weinstein

In this eye-opening episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Nick Ige ( @the_flyinghawaiian ), a former Army Ranger with an impressive ten-year tenure in the special operations community. With six deployments and commendations including a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor, Nick shares his authentic experiences and provides a candid glimpse into the challenges faced in the army and the...

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Joyce Kahng ( @joycethedentist ), a remarkable individual who wears multiple hats as a mom, a wife, and the owner of a dental practice in Orange County, California. During our conversation, we touch on her journey as a dentist and as a mom, and the difficulties she has faced in a pregnancy that led to a stillbirth.  Following the conversation about her l...

In this empowering podcast episode, we are joined by Jillian Rihl ( @t1dchick ), a dedicated teacher who has learned to live with Type 1 Diabetes. Join us as we explore Jillian's inspiring story, from her diagnosis as a child to the pivotal rock bottom moment that sparked her determination to take control of her health. On this podcast, we talk about… -what it was like to be diagnosed with Typ...

In this inspiring podcast episode, we are joined by Carolyn Rubenstein ( @carolynrubensteinphd ), a therapist based in Florida who specializes in anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism.  From the outside looking in, she seems like a “standard therapist,” but if you listen to this episode or follow her on social media, you’d see that she’s very unlike most therapists in that she readily shares her own...

In this inspiring podcast episode, we dive into the incredible story of Shawn Anthony ( @shawnranthony ), who is the founder of Pod Pro Max and the podcast host of “School’s Over Now What.”  We discuss how he went from working in retail to becoming one of the most renowned podcast hosts,  interviewing high caliber guests such as Ed Mylett, Grant Cardone, and Jasmine Star. On this podcast we talk a...

In this inspiring podcast episode, we dive into the incredible story of James ( @make.life.happen ), who battled an addiction to alcohol and drugs and found purpose in an unexpected place: his role as a dog dad to two deaf dogs.  Join us as we explore James' journey through the depths of addiction, witnessing the toll it took on his relationships, health, and overall well-being. Through raw, h...

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Grace ( @mindbody_grace ) , a former bodybuilding competitor turned holistic health coach. Join us as we explore how Grace's pursuit of having a perfect body eventually led her to a life-changing realization – that doing less (and having balance) can actually lead to more. Within this episode, Grace shares her personal transformation from...

This weekend, my boyfriend signed me up for a fitness challenge. Not just any fitness challenge, but one run by an ex-marine raider. To say that I was anxious about going would be an understatement. But I went, only to walk into a room with all fitness dudes. As the only 5 foot nada female with hot pink shoes, you could say I was the oddity of the entire group. Listen to see how I dealt with anxie...

When I was kicked out of outpatient help for anorexia, I didn’t know what to do.  The hospital system, who was meant to help me HEAL gave up on me, and for a second, I really thought if that were the case, I should give up on myself too.  In that second, I really had two options: I could either give up or I could just say screw it, and try to get healthy on my own.  I decided on the later option,...

Screw it and do it. These were the five words that changed my life entirely. In less than 5 years, I was able to heal my body entirely using food and fitness, take a flight to California despite 9+ years of not flying due to flight anxiety, and push the play button on this podcast ( despite every excuse not to ). And that's just it. We all have struggles in life and we all have excuses to give...