Rebel Zen

In this episode, Carolina and Tova welcome a special guest Brian Howie. Brian is an award-winning director, producer, and the author of "How to Find Love in 60 Seconds", he has been the subject of features on FOX, ABC, CNN, Entertainment Weekly, the New Yorker, and Esquire Magazine. He is the host and creator of The Great Love Debate world tour, which has traveled to 117 cities and 11 countries pe...

In this episode, Carolina shares her personal struggles with mental health throughout her life; how victimhood mentally lead her down a dark place and how she found her power to come out of it. We all have purpose and meaning, Carolina takes you on a journey through the steps she took to find her light. She shares ways on how to find support, what practices support us in our journey to a healthy m...

In this epsisode, Tova sits down with Jackie Viscusi. From theatre acting in NY to sketch comedian and writer/marketer in LA to mom of 2 toddlers, Jackie found her true calling as a Family & Pediatric Sleep Consultant. She now owners her own business, Just Sleep Already, and is the Partnerships Director at the popular baby/toddler sleep company, Rested Mama, Happy Baby. She's extremely passionate...

In this episode, Tova and Carolina offer tips and strategies to keep at healthy as you can while still having a fun vacation. Often times when we travel and break our normal habits we end up feeling sluggish and come back with a hard time adjusting to everyday life. Listen to this fun episode for some helpful hints and tricks to keep you on track while you're off and away, so you can travel and be...

In this episode, Tova and Carolina, as fitness professionals, each talk about methods they might use to craft and create an ideal fitness program depending on your lifestyle, goals, and what kind of movements you gravitate towards. No matter your age, fitness, ability or skill, there's always a way to find a program and regimen that will work for you! Listen on and get some tips and tricks to see...

Mike McGann is a popular radio personality on Legends 100.3 FM. He is a sought-after event host & emcee, singer, motivational speaker, voice-over artist, actor and most importantly, a very proud father.  His "gift of gab" helps raise awareness for various charitable organizations and causes in South Florida, and he calls himself the "luckiest guy he's ever met."   In this episode Tova and Carolina...

In this episode Tova and Carolina talk to a special guest Dr. Ken Grey. Dr. Ken Grey is a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture Physician with his masters in both fields. Dr. Grey's unique approach to holistic healing has taken him abroad to both lecture and treat sports professionals around the world      Dr. Grey has been on staff at Jupiter Medical Center for over 20 years has his...

Have you found yourself in a new environment; maybe you relocated, changed jobs, or had a change in your lifestyle? These are different scenarios where we might need to build new friendships, build new relationships, and make new friends. But what might have been easier in childhood can be a bit more challenging as an adult. In this episode Tova and Carolina talk about the potential  struggles in...

In this very fun episode, Carolina and Tova rapidfire back-and-forth lessons that they've gleaned both from being a Yoga student and a yoga teacher. Have no fear if you don't do yoga, have never done yoga, or have no interest in yoga. In this lighthearted episode you'll be laughing along guaranteed, and maybe you might even be tempted to try a yoga class yourself…or maybe not … Subscribe to Rebel...

For the second part of this interview with Riva G, we dive deeper into the world of social media, how it's changed through the years, and how to evolve with the growing trends to stay relevant. Riva also explains how she balances keeping her personal life private while being a public figure.  You might look at her page and just see a big following, gorgeous pictures, creative videos and a well ble...

You might look at her page and just see a big following, gorgeous pictures, creative videos and a well blended and thought-out page.  But Riva is here to tell us her story and you will soon discover she is not your typical 'social media influencer.' Join us for this fun, entertaining and beautiful story of how Riva not only got her start on social media but the twists and turns her life took to he...

Did you ever get some feedback or criticism and it felt awful? Maybe you've gotten feedback that was life-changing and made you better. In this episode, Carolina and Tova talk about good feedback, bad feedback, and how to take it and use it to make you the best version of yourself!  Subscribe to Rebel Zen podcast to be the first to know when a new episode drops every Tuesday!  Don't forget to like...

This episode we will be breaking the down most common yoga  myths and misconceptions. Whether you're an advance Yogi practicing for years or have not ever tried Yoga before, this is a great episode to help explore where some of these myths come from whether they're based in any truth, and what you can get out of yoga, no matter what level you are. Join us as we talk about some things that are base...

We all have them. Bad moods.  But life is full of ups and downs. In this off the cuff episode Tova and Carolina break down challenging days, bad moods, coping vs numbing; and how to get yourself out of that funk when you need to.    You don't want to miss this awesomely entertaining episode!  Subscribe to Rebel Zen podcast to be the first to know when a new episode drops every Tuesday!  Don't forg...

In this episode, Tova and Carolina have an in-depth conversation about what an influencer is; the pros, the cons, and how far and how much it has changed our culture. From the good and the inspirational accounts of body positivity and emotional support to the over sexualized and over curated content that just feels fake and completely insincere. Have things gone too far? Has social media gotten to...

In this episode, Carolina and Tova talk about different types of burnout. From physical & emotional; work and family related burnout, we've all experienced it, and the really exhausting effects it has on us. We explore the different types of burnouts, and different strategies to help you both short term and long term not only get over burnout, but prevent it from happening frequently in the future...

Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Do you find it hard to say no for fear of disappointing somebody? Do you find yourself running around and over committing for work, or making plans? Or maybe you're a parent running from one activity to the next without fully being present.  Whether you're a people pleaser, an overworker, or just have a tendency to over commit, setting boundaries can be free...

have kids but do look forward to one day starting a family; this episode will dive into the topic of parenting and starting a family.    There is a pressure to have kids and there is beauty to starting a family and Tova and Carolina each will give their perspective on what to consider when going down either path.    Subscribe to Rebel Zen podcast to be the first to know when a new episode drops ev...

From Zumba to CrossFit, cycle to barre, weightlifting to yoga, the options are essentially unlimited; but how do you find a fitness routine that works for YOU? One that will keep you motivated, that will keep you coming back, having fun, staying healthy and in shape? In today's episode we are  going to talk about some of the different types of fitness routines, the things we appreciate about them,...

Welcome to this very special Rebel Zen episode with our first guest Rivky. In this episode we discuss the toxicity of positive thinking. Rivky spent over 20 years embroiled in this world, and while thinking positive and subscribing to the methods the very popular book The Secret and the power of positivity sounds great; there are certain unintended consequences to holding strongly to these beliefs...

We all come with different baggage on why we might feel self-doubt, insecurities, and maybe even feeling like we don't belong. In this episode, Tova and Carolina will talk about body positivity, how to turn your self criticism into self appreciation, and the best way to find more confidence and appreciation for your body, your personality, and appreciated all that you are. Subscribe to Rebel Zen p...

How do we find the ideal love partner? How do we compare dating nowadays compared to how it used to be before online dating? Are we expecting too much from our partners trying to match up all of our interests or is it better to have different hobbies and interests? In this episode Tova and Carolina will discuss how to have a successful, meaningful relationship and what are healthy relationship exp...

In this episode, Tova and Carolina each share three very accessible very easy to incorporate, but really great life hacks that have helped them improve their day. All of these are super easy to incorporate but potentially life-changing! You don't want to miss a single tip, and don't forget  keep listening until the end for our ZenGem in this episode!   Subscribe to Rebel Zen podcast to be the firs...

Setting Goals. Are you serial 'goal setter' but maybe don't always follow through to achieve those goals? Do you aim too high only only to feel defeated when you don't reach your goals?   Or maybe you shy away from setting any goals because you are afraid of failing.    Whichever type of personality speaks to you, in this episode, we will discuss the benefits of setting goals, the downsides of set...

  Welcome to Rebel Zen podcast! In this first welcome episode, you'll get to know a little bit about us. How Tova and Carolina met, our very different backgrounds, how the idea of Rebel Zen Podcast came about and what it means to us. We'll talk about topics to be covered this season. Don't forget to listen until the end of each episode for our favorite ZenJem where we sum up a lesson we learned fr...