The Outliers Podcast

A special holiday treat this week, as Steph is joined by her sister, Anna. Although the two couldn't be more different, they were able to sit down civilly for (only) a half hour. No sisters were harmed in the production of this podcast, despite low blood sugar keeping it short and sweet.  The two discuss: - What it's like being adopted  - A different view on adoption  - Feeling like...

Sounds harsh, right? In this episode, Steph and Josh Waldron, LA Comedian, talk go through Josh's life as a comedian-- how it started and how it's going. Childhood trauma? Breakups? Drinking? Bad Trips? Being alone? You've come to the right place. The two discuss:  - Phone addictions - Bad trips and losing control - Going sober - Whether or not childhood trauma makes you grow up faster - How...

Let's be honest, brain health doesn't discriminate. We all have our traumas, vices, addictions, illnesses, or habits. In honor of Men's Mental Health  Month, Steph is joined by Dr. Brendan Nierenberg, PsyD, a therapist, influencer, and TikTokker, to discuss various topics surrounding mental health.  Steph and Brendan discuss: - Addiction: is it passed along or learned? - Who do males see...

Steph and her guest take on the big D this week, and it got them all in their feels. Tune in for an hour of contradictions, existential questions, and a big question....has Steph left California?  The duo discuss:  - Leaving California to find a "mate"  - Stories in Dallas  - Has self-care become selfishness?  - Are we all in a simulation?  - Is it love or lust? ...

In this episode, Steph is just along for the ride on Oscar's crazy tangents, all while trying to reign it back in to something that (hopefully) won't get cancelled. If you don't like the "F" word, this episode is definitely not for you. Oscar has a bit of a potty mouth. THIS EPISODE IS NOT FOR THOSE WHO ARE SENSITIVE TO TOPICS SURROUNDING DRUGS, DEATH, SEX, OR BELOW THE AGE OF 18.   Step...

As it's the first week of Men's Mental Health Month, Steph was joined by TikTok-er and fitness inspiration Jimmy Reynolds. Jimmy is a sponsored Ghost athlete, professional jump-roper, and all-around incredible human being. Jimmy opens up about the struggles behind the scenes of being an influencer, maintaining a healthy relationship with food, and dealing with online hate.  Steph and Jimmy di...

In this solo episode, Steph updates everyone on her current job situation, how she's been feeling mentally, and how she feels about partying. Steph discusses: - Realizing her dream wasn't her dream - The worst date she's ever been on: wedding edition - Her past experiences with drinking - What to do when people are "pushers" at social gatherings - How to navigate being the friend who doesn't drink...

No matter who you are-- gender, age, location, career-- do yourself a favor and listen to this episode on the life of Ryan Freeman. You don't need to have known him personally to learn and gain perspective from his story. His story is so beautifully told by his good friend, and a soon-to-be author, Colleen Hildebrand.  Steph and Colleen discuss: - Childhood trauma - Teenage love  - Some...

Welcome to the first of many "Exist With Me" episodes. Grab your tea, coffee, wine, or decaffeinated beverage for anxious people like Steph, and hang out with Steph and whomever her guests happen to be.  The four banter about: - First dates: where to go, what to do, and how long to make them - Making your parents happy vs. finding your own bliss  - Why you should stop playing games with...

This one's for all the ladies or men who want to learn about what birth control actually does to our bodies-- and plot twist: you're not crazy. Hormones are a delicate thing, and Steph and Sophie cover a lot of ground on thyroid health, hormonal health, and gut health.  Steph and Sophie discuss: - Hypo and hyperthyroidism: what are they and what are some signs you may have this? - How an unde...

A long awaited episode on everyone's favorite (or least favorite) thing...SEX. In this episode, Steph is joined by Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist and surgeon who specializes in sexual wellness and has coined the phrase "you are not broken." Dr. Casperson advocates for women (and men) who feel a sense of isolation in a sex-positive culture.  Steph and Dr. Casperson discuss: - High vs. low se...

In this episode, Steph recaps her recent experience getting attacked by a homeless person and how she's adjusted to living in California. Will and Steph also discuss: - The stress of maintaining your image on social media - Learning the art of ignoring people and your phone - How Steph has been feeling about answering calls/texts/DMs - Feeling out of place in your own home - Parents' influence on...

Ah, back to my favorite type of episode.... with the OG Hella Hannah! Buckle up, pour yourself a cup of extra-caffeinated coffee, a shot of tequila, and get ready for a bumpy ride. Hannah and Steph discuss: - Steph's most recent anxiety attack - Human connection and the importance of touch/intimacy  - External validation and dependency (not just on people, but on everything) - Are you "not re...

So excited to have finally picked Nick Komodina's brain. He's a fitness coach, mentor, "period whisperer," quantum nerd, and so much more. I found Nick a few years ago and stayed a fan of his when he started sharing his approach to coaching. He prioritizes women's hormones, sleep, adequate food, and lower stress-- a lot of variables that other coaches don't prioritize. I've also been fascinated by...

This week, we have a special guest joining us again for the third time: Conor Paulsen. Conor is a 27 year old entrepreneur, content creator, podcast host, and all-around good human being. Something I admire most about Conor is his ability to block out noise, distraction, and the influence of others in order to accomplish his goals and serve his community. In this episode, we discuss: - Starting a...

PART TWO IS FINALLY HERE! I brought back Flobility Coach, Karon Hawkins, by popular demand to discuss more on the topic of Flobility, movement, meditation, and therapy. The best part? We got to have this discussion in person.  We discuss: Men in therapy Working through trauma and EDMR How do we find peace in a world of constant chaos? The biggest thing I've learned from spine-conscious training vs...

Did you ever play outside as a kid? I think we can all answer that one. Have you ever experienced long periods of extreme fatigue? Joint pain/inflammation? Anxiety/depression? Numbness/tingling? In this week's episode, I had the honor of having Dr. Todd Maderis, ND, join me to discuss one of the most undiagnosed diseases. The CDC estimates that Lyme affects almost 500,000 people in the United Stat...

If you couldn't tell from the title of this podcast, this episode is not for young listeners. I'm joined by the one and only, Oscar Garza (NOT DEGARZA like how I introduced him at the beginning--shh, don't tell). Oscar is a cinematographer in the San Diego area with so much energy and humor, I think he'd be better off in front of the camera lens than behind it.  We discuss: - Why men aren't a...

This is by far my favorite episode I've ever recorded, and the one I'm most proud of. Carlin Isles is a USA Olympian and the fastest rugby IN THE WORLD. His story is one for the books. Through foster care, abuse, and every reason to give up, Carlin kept pushing forward. That's Olympian mentality. Whether your going through something difficult, feeling stuck, or just trying to level up, listen to t...

AND WE BACK! The podcast is going through some major changes, so we have been focusing on all things to come these next few months-- spoiler alert: amazing things are coming. I have missed you all too much though, and I had to get an episode out again. In this episode, Karon Hawkins, Flobility Coach/podcast host, joined me to discuss his journey becoming a coach, growing up in a predominantly whit...

PODCAST SWAP with the phenomenal Conor Paulsen of the Social Seller podcast and a special guest, Ana Ferrara. Us three discuss how we came to be, as well as some juicy dating topics that we all love to debate. In this episode, we cover: - Is possible to be purely platonic? - How do you navigate a friendship that results in feelings? - Our stances on open relationships and how to define them - How...

Anotha SOLO EPISODE! Join me this week to hear about my personal journey with fitness and holistic health. Listening back, I realized there was so much more I could've touched on, but I will do another episode on this again. I also lost the last 10 minutes of audio, so apologies for the abrupt ending. I kick off this episode by telling my story, and then wrap it up by answering questions like...

The assumptions, the narratives, the names, the categories, the labels. We've all been misread, misjudged, and misled-- especially in a world of highlight reels, pictures, and fewer deep connections.  This week on Plan D, Zach White and I have an open and raw conversation about anxiety, depression, having/not having children, Tik Tok, the movie Soul , and more. We talk about what it was like...

This week's episode is a podcast swap with Conor Paulsen's "The Social Seller" podcast, so you'll hear me get interviewed this time! Conor and I discuss life before California, past relationships and how they set me free, how to date when you don't want a relationship, and my top tips for women and men navigating our generation's dating climate. Not surprisingly,...

So honored to have the most beautiful soul, Monika Lucas, on this week's episode. Monika is a PhD candidate in developmental psychology and has an incredible life journey that has led her to it.  We discuss her experience growing up in foster care, being adopted, and welcoming love back into your life even after love has left. I also give an emotional update in my life, and we talk about how...