Rebel Zen

Can you believe a whole year has passed? Tova and Carolina take the time to reflect on the past year lessons we've learned things we've loved and some of our favorite episodes! Thank you to all our loyal listeners. We love and appreciate you all!

In this episode Tova covers some deep and important life lessons that she has come to find throughout her life in regards to family, health, happiness, and relationships. Some helpful life hacks to live a life of lightness, relative ease, and a little bit of gratitude in every situation.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Rebel Zen , Carolina sits down with her former student and longtime friend, Jeremy Williams. From Clarksville, Indiana, to becoming a successful engineer, business owner, father, and grandfather, Jeremy shares his incredible journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Together, they explore his new book, How to Engineer a Great Kid , a thoughtful...

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Tova and Carolina dive into the fascinating world of the Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman . They share their personal connections to these unique ways of giving and receiving love, exploring how understanding them can deepen relationships with friends, family, and partners. From Carolina's passion for Words of Affirmation to Tova's connection with Acts...

Beth Bradley is a self proclaimed Bad B*tch who owns her own business, is attempting online dating at almost 50, while balancing fitness, friends and a little 'aesthetic tune-up' recently. She shares her story about life after divorce, death, a law suit, and how essential she finds her friendships and family in dealing with the roller coaster of life. You can find her at https://www.instagram.com/...

Fear of rejection is something that begins from a young age and carries on through life. Whether we are afraid to be picked last in a sports team, afraid of being rejected in a relationship or or being left out of a friendship it's something we all have dealt with at some point in our lives. But can fear of rejection also give us boundaries for society and help us and relate to other people in a m...

In this episodes Tova sits down with Gila Pfeffer. Gila Pfeffer is a sixteen year breast cancer previvor, survivor and prevention advocate. She is the author of the reluctantly inspirational memoir Nearly Departed: Adventures In Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences. Her work includes the widely shared McSweeney's piece "An Open Letter to Tiffany & Co. About Their Advertising Campaign for the Rin...

In this episode, Tova and Carolina talk about some pros and cons of practicing yoga in different environments. From a more traditional yoga studio to large group events; every place can offer something new and exciting. There's no right or wrong place to practice and the best thing about Yoga is you can do it anywhere!

Imposter Syndrome is defined ad  the subjective experience of perceived self-doubt in one's abilities and accomplishments compared with others, despite evidence to suggest the contrary. In this episode Tova and Carolina talk about what it feels like to have these self doubts and some strategies to help overcome this feeling and find confidence in yourself and your abilities

In this episode, Carolina sits down with Kimberly Joy Morgan, an inspiring international health coach certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Kimberly specializes in gut health and microbiome reconstruction, bringing a unique approach to wellness that empowers individuals from the inside out. Beyond her professional expertise, Kimberly is also a union actress, personal trainer,...

Andrés Preschel is an Applied Physiologist, Neuroscience Master's Student, health coach and consultant to some of the world's most ambitious and accomplished high-performers, world-leading health and fitness podcast host, certified freediver, and die-hard waterman. In this episode we talked about how to optimize your personal health, create the most ideal routine for your mind and body through sle...

In this episode Tova and Carolina talk about the pros and cons of city vs country living. In different stages of life different living situations might serve us more efficiently. While in our younger singular year, we might crave the fast-paced lifestyle, as we grow older and have family often times we crave different types of community and surrounding. Join us for this really fun conversation on...

Carolina sits down with Jeigh Billingy, founder and executive director of Mysuspire, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma specialist dedicated to making mental health more relatable. Lindgren to her share her journey through triumphs and tribulations that all lead her to acquiring the skills needed to direct the annual Mental Health Fun Fest (MHFF). The MHFF 2024— is a vibrant celebration...

Author Allison Doss joins Tova to talk about her truly incredible journey. She tells her dynamic story including recovering from alcohol and drug addiction and marrying who she thought was the love of her life; only to have it end through a shocking confession. Allison Doss is a woman who has defied the odds and transformed her life through resilience determination. Her journey is a testament to t...

In this world of consumerism and fast fashion, sometimes we can benefit the most from clearing things out and only keeping what we need. In this episode, Tova and Carolina talk about the challenges of keeping things to a minimum, the benefits of it, and some of the hangups and challenges in order to get there. We also give some tips and tricks to help you declutter your life and free yourself from...

This week, Carolina and Master Fitness Trainer, Deb Borger, come together and share an insiders perspective of what becoming a fit pro looks like. Deb shares the joys and challenges of her evolution in this career.  Through her journey of sobriety, she shares important tools that have supported her evolution in becoming the career focused entrepreneur she is today! She reminds us it's never too la...

While we typically think of hobbies as optional recreational fun, Tova and Carolina talk about the importance of including hobbies as a part of your lifestyle. The importance of doing things because you want to, and not because you have to is some thing that we discover as we grow up and life gets more serious. Whether it's crafting, martial arts, or an outdoor activity, discover the joy and the i...

In this episode Tova talks with Alie Daly, a local small business owner of her salon Haus of Hair Jupiter. In this really fun and eye opening conversation they discuss how looking good and feeling good about yourself  is so much more than skin deep. Self talk and positivity comes from how we see ourselves and how we present ourselves to the world around us. We get to helpful tips and common hair m...

Margo Lightburn is a currently retired teacher and trainer of yoga and mobility but continues to mentor and teach smart, simple and safe, movement through her online platform and work. With over 20 years in the wellness industry the one thing she truly has to offer is WISDOM. She is a professional "creative" in the art of sequencing, creative writing, public speaking, web development and social me...

Whether you're a dog person, cat person, horse lover or anything in between most of us can agree that being around animals has the ability to bring joy and happiness to our lives. In this fun and lighthearted episode Tova and Carolina talk about being around animals; some of the benefits either owning them or just being around them can give you ..and so much more! 

Join host Carolina on the Rebel Zen Podcast as she chats with Dr. Katie Pitzer, a physical therapist, yoga and Pilates certified instructor, and dry-needling specialist. Katie shares her journey from injury and personal challenges to running her private practice, The Movement Clinic, in South Florida. Discover how Katie balances her thriving career with the transition to motherhood, emphasizing th...

Have you noticed that every show, every podcast and movie comes with along list of trigger warnings these days? Carolina and Tova talk about society and the excessive use of trigger warnings. Have we become too fragile and sensitive? Is it good to always know what's coming or do we need to learn how to toughen up and just deal with the ups and downs of life and all the good and bad that comes with...

In this week's episode, Dominic Scalzo talks about his personal story of how he overcame addiction and shares some tools he's acquired over the years that has supported him. He shares what it means to have a winners mindset and how that carries into every aspect of his life.  You can support him and his team while they race the Leadville 100, an ultramarathon race through the mountains of Colorado...

Alyson Small a registered dietitian who helps women with sustainable weight loss without diet rules or an "all or nothing mindset".  In this episode Tova speaks with Alyson about heathy diets & strategies to improve your relationship with food. We also discuss helpful tips you can implement today, and common myths associated with diet fads. We even get a chance to talk about ozempic and the risks/...

In this episode Tova and Carolina touch on different forms of yoga, the common styles that most people will practice, and some other more obscure styles of yoga. we talk about our yoga journey, the evolution of our practice, but also more popular classes that many others have come across. Different styles offer benefits, and also might have some drawbacks, but the most important thing is finding a...