Solace and the City

New episode out now!  I sat down with an incredible artist, comedian, and friend Gregory Uzelac to talk about his exhibit "Alone 2gether" and so much more!  First we discuss his experience growing up as the son of immigrants in New York City and navigating the cutthroat academic and social scene.  We then delve into his journey to becoming an artist and the themes that he consistently incorporates...

On this very special holiday episode, I sit down with my incredible Grandma and talk about her experience dealing with loss and loneliness.  She shares her life experiences and love story with my late Grandpa as well as the crazy adventures they shared.  We also discuss the stigma that surrounded therapy while she was a young adult and how people her age still find it difficult to open up about th...

This week I sat down with dancer (and long-time friend) Haley Grove to discuss her experience performing and teaching ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop in New York City.  We talk about the high expectations that are set for dancers and the mental health consequences of being a part of such a cut throat industry.  Haley is truly beautiful both inside and out, and her kindness and authenticity can b...

This week I sat down with athlete and mental health activist Enna Selmanovic!  We talked about her life as a collegiate swimmer and how a severe injury changed the trajectory of her life forever.  After feeling like her identity was lost, Enna struggled with her mental health for some time but then came to realize that she was not alone in her battle.  She went on to co-found the Powerful Minds In...

This week I spoke with my favorite Y7 Yoga instructor Jo Murdock!  We talked about her time as a dancer, which was one of many experiences that led her to become a certified yoga teacher.  In addition to sharing her opinions on the difficulties of telling New Yorkers to relax and stand still, Jo shares some advice on how to take your practice outside of the classroom.  If you've had a stressful we...

In this week’s episode, I sat down with Matt Chavez aka the Subway Therapist to discuss his immersive and interactive project that truly embodies the spirit of giving back to New York City. His project @subwaytherapy asks people to anonymously share how they feel in an effort to help them all to smile, laugh, and feel less stressed. For some it’s an opportunity to connect and have a conversation,...

This week I had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with the founder of the JSwipe dating app, David Yarus! We discuss how he was able to build a community through his Jewish faith and then segway into the ways that dating apps have disrupted the ways in which we connect. Keep your ears open at the 20-minute mark for the perfect text to send someone after a bad date to avoid being a ghoster!

On this surprise BONUS episode, I sit down with comedian and podcaster Remy Kassimir. We talk about her experience being a woman in comedy, why Love Island is so addicting, and her journey to find the female orgasm! You can catch Remy on the Netflix show “Explained” and by listening to her own podcast “How Cum.”

This week I talked to Victoria Brown (@imvictoriabrown) about her experience as a SoulCycle instructor and the community that has formed as an outcome. Victoria emphasizes the importance of building relationships, as these will help us all get through difficult times. She truly is one of the most beautiful souls I have had the pleasure of talking to!

This week I talk with comedian Francis Ellis about the unsettlingly strong connection between comedy and mental illness. We discuss Francis’s own experience navigating his mental health as well as the meaningful impact that his Barstool articles have made with real people! TW: Suicide

In this week’s episode, I talk to @mattjames919 about his journey from playing football in North Carolina to running his own charity in New York City. We talk about college and cookies, love languages and loneliness. Tune in and you too will see why I think Matt is one of the most genuinely selfless people I have ever met!

Hello friends! Yes - I am seriously starting a podcast, and I am pumped about it! This episode is short but allows me the opportunity to tell you all what this podcast will entail and get you to listen! Get excited for what’s to come!