Solace and the City

I am fangirling this week!  I had the opportunity to virtually sit down with content creator and host of the new podcast called Bad Vibes, Talia Lichtstein!  You probably have seen some of Talia's videos on TikTok, where she lists things that she doesn't like or stuff that annoys her.  I have found myself gravitating towards Talia's videos due to the relatability of her content and her unapologeti...

This week I had the honor to record with Vanessa Reiser, 2X Ironman, Ultra-Marathoner, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker focusing on Narcissistic abuse.  Last May, Vanessa ran across the state of New York to raise awareness about narcissistic abuse - that's about 23 miles each day! In this episode, I ask Vanessa to provide some red flags to look out for that might indicate narcissistic tendencie...

This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Tori Penta, a friend, colleague, and overall badass human being.  Tori is a certified life coach and works with her clients to cultivate the best practices to maintain physical and mental wellness.  I brought Tori on to help me unpack a topic that's been on my mind for a while.  Wellness has grown from budding personal health concept to a...

This week I had the incredible honor of speaking with Sarah Merrill Hall, the creator of the popular brand and podcast, Big Kid Problems!  For those who don't know, @Bigkidproblems started as an anonymous Twitter account from the basement of Sarah's sorority house during her senior year of college. Applying for jobs and realizing that she was less-than-prepared for adult life, Big Kid Problems bec...

Who here made some New Year’s intentions? (That’s right — not resolutions!) This week I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with my dear friend and fellow podcaster Stella Stephanopoulos. We talk about what we learned in the past year, what we want to leave behind, and what we want to bring into 2022! Stella is wise beyond her years, so be sure to take a listen to this episode, as there is so mu...

Happy New Year, Solace and the City Family!  This week we have a very special crossover episode with Schuyler DeBree and Kat Zempolich of The Mental Matchup!  Together we took some time to reflect on this past year and some things that we learned from the various guests we brought on to our respective podcasts. We discuss the common threads between our missions, the topics that kept popping up, ou...

This week I had ANOTHER absolutely incredible conversation with Jacqueline Trumbull!  Jacqueline is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology at Duke University and was able to share her insight into some very important mental health topics.  Being that Jacqueline is both a psychology student and a Bachelor alum, she is able to speak to the ways in which the franchise commercializes v...

These past few weeks I have been home for the holidays, which means I have been spending a lot of my time in New York City.  As some of you know, I started this podcast in many ways to help me find my place in the concrete jungle after a pretty lonely year of my life.  Solace and the City was instrumental in bringing me out of my shell and helping me re-fall in love with New York.  I truly never t...

I am TOTALLY fangirling, because this past weekend I got to sit down and record with the host of one of my favorite dating podcasts, Ilana Dunn!  Ilana is such a badass -- she went from a successful career in the music industry to working directly with Nick Jonas, and then ultimately she landed a job which essentially made her the face of Hinge. (Anyone heard of it?) Working for a dating app...

This week, I had the privilege of speaking with India Oxenberg, activist, author, film producer, and former member of the NXIVM cult.  At age 19, India and her mother attended a session of lectures that were part of the "Executive Success Program."  Much like Sarah Edmondson, a former guest of Solace and the City , India had no idea that this program would change the course of her life f...

This week I had the opportunity to record with a local Austin musician, Mitchell Davis!  I actually first met Mitchell when I was walking on the pedestrian bridge in downtown Austin.  My friend Cole was about to propose to his girlfriend, so I asked Mitchell if he would be willing to play a song for them when he got down on one knee, and he agreed without hesitation!  After such an incredible enco...

This week I am so excited to be sharing my conversation with Candy Washington -- a writer, podcast host, actor, influencer, and the founder of 1214 Media Productions.  In this episode, we about codependency and the ways in which it manifests in all different types of relationships.  Candy provides thoughtful insights on how to recover from codependency based on her own experience as well as from t...

This week I feel incredibly privileged to share my conversation with bestselling author and financial editor of NBC's Today Show, Jon Birger!  Anyone who knows me personally can tell you that I am an avid listener of dating podcasts such as We Met At Acme.  However, I have always found the guidance to "ignore the guy in order to get the guy" to be quite perplexing and, from my own experience, frui...

This week I had the privilege of speaking to Sarah Edmondson, defector of the NXIVM cult and author of "Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped the Cult that Bound My Life."  In 2005, when NXIVM, a personal and professional development company, promised to provide the tools and insight Sarah needed to reach her potential, she was intrigued. Over her twelve-year tenure, she went from student to co...

I have TikTok royalty on this week's episode!  This week I got to sit down with the one and only @hellotefi, a hilarious, kind, and down-to-early comedian.  Her knowledge and honest take on advice and pop culture has gained her well-deserved recognition on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Tefi had to overcome a number of mental health struggles before launching her career at In Style Magazine and c...

This week I had the incredible privilege to speak with best-selling author and a speaker on survival, loss, and recovery, Matthew Bocchi.  After his father died on 9/11 in the World Trade Center, Matt began an obsessive quest to find out exactly how he died. In the first memoir told by a child of 9/11, Matt intimately delves into the psychological and emotional torment that ensued after his father...

This week I virtually sat down with sustainability content creator and long-time friend, Delilah Harvey!  Delilah's passion for sustainable living goes back to our shared high school days, and she recently has become popular on TikTok for her videos highlighting alternatives to fast-fashion.  In this episode, Delilah provides tips and tricks to living a more eco-friendly life.  She also talks abou...

Happy Monday everyone, and welcome to Season Three of Solace and the City!!! I am so honored to kick off this new season with two legendary guests, the creators of the iconic Instagram account and media brand Friday Beers! In this episode, Max and Jack Barrett walk be through the journey behind Friday Beers, the experience of going viral, and the rewarding opportunities that have come from creatin...

Hi everyone!   I decided to post a solo episode this week and, to be honest, I'm a little nervous about it going live.  With a family trip to Greece on the horizon, I’ve had a lot on my mind and been quite nervous about returning to a place with so many memories.  To some of you this may seem strange, and I recognize the privilege in having anxiety about traveling to one of the most beautiful coun...

This week I am so excited to share an incredibly powerful conversation with one of my first friends in Austin, Siobhan Lidon!  One of the major reasons I wanted to record an episode with Siobhan was to learn about how she was able to build up such an incredible air of confidence that makes her one of the most fun and authentic people to be around.  Throughout our conversation, Siobhan ex...

This week I am so excited to share my conversation with Madison Eshelman, an amazing friend and founder of Grief and Groundwork!  Grief and Groundwork is a grief, depression, and anxiety coaching and support program. Madison supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and grief to achieve self-understanding, empowerment, and healing using what she calls Intuitive Feeling Practice....

This week I am so excited to share my conversation with Grant Mosher -- fellow Austin transplant and mental health advocate!  In April of 2019, Grant founded Guy Talk: a Nationwide Men's Community bringing guys together to Do Cool Stuff and Have Meaningful Conversations.  In this episode of Solace and the City, Grant and I discuss the mental health journey that led him to creating a community of m...

The episode is finally here!  This week I sat down with my incredible friend and AMAZING singer, Sarah Magloff!  We discussed both of our bouts with depression that trickled in while living in New York City, which ultimately led us to the wonderful place that is Austin, Texas.  Now in a new city, Sarah talks the journey to being proud of being neurodivergent.  You can follow Sarah on Instagram @sa...

Happy Memorial Day Everyone!  Today I am so excited to be sharing my conversation with Schuyler DeBree, professional soccer player and co-host of The Mental Matchup podcast!  Schuyler is from the town right next to mine, Fair Haven, NJ, and was a star athlete from the earliest age.  She played on the Women's Soccer Team at Duke University and graduated as ACC Defensive Player of the...

This week I have the pleasure or sharing my conversation with Kat Zempolich, co-founder of Morgan's Message, a non-profit organization striving to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.  Much like Solace and the City , Morgan's Message aims to expand the dialogue on mental healt...