The Pursuit of Happiness

I survived my three-day juice cleanse! A big thank you to Raleigh Raw for working with me to make this happen. This is a great podcast on my tips, tricks, experience and results with my juice cleanse. There was a lot to talk about and a lot of information you should hear if you're considering doing this yourself. And hint...  It's worth it. This is a quick episode, but loaded with information...

I get to sit down and talk with founder and owner of juice bar Raleigh Raw to discuss the science and nutrition of juicing, the pros and cons and the purpose of doing a juice cleanse. Sherif goes into detail about how his father's illness with cancer led him down the path to find a better and healthier solution to help his father survive.. and it worked! I'm in the midst of doing a juice cleanse w...

Thinking about doing Cryotherapy? I talk about my experience and what to expect if you've been wanting to give this a try. Hint: it was very cold! But it's an experience I will certainly be trying again.

Clinical Hypnotherapists, Rachael Leonard and Esther Haste, join me all the way from England to discuss what hypnotherapy is and all the ways it has benefitted so many people around the world. They talk about history of hypnosis and the science behind it and how it works. They discuss how they are able to relax their patients and open up their subconscious mind to re-wire traumatic events from the...

Erika Thomas shares her inspiring journey from the beginning on how she struggled and overcame anorexia, put on unwanted weight and the turning point that led her to start intermittent fasting. We go into detail on how she started fasting, what hardships she encounters and how she's been able to stick to this lifestyle change (hint: because it's not a diet!). We go over everything in her pantry, h...

A lot of us have had trouble with staying healthy, fit and watching our nutrition during this pandemic, including myself. In this episode, I go over some of the problems working from home have caused in my diet, portion control, snacking and how I'm successfully tackling that issue right now. I also talk about getting the results of my blood levels back and being told I was super deficient in Vita...

I get to sit down with Healing Mentor and Psychedelic Therapist, Andrea Kauwenhowen to discuss her story and experiences with ayahuasca and mushrooms and how that has helped her deal with the trauma she's had endure through her life, including the loss of her mother at such a young age. She talks about the tailspin that put her life into and how she had to remove herself from her surroundings and...

Get ready to laugh! I welcome back Brian Ondrako to the podcast to do a follow up on Episode 12 when I helped him set up his online dating profile and told him what he could expect. Brian shares his thoughts and opinions after spending 3 months on match.com. I also welcome professional comedian and writer, Brittany Brave to the episode who generously shares some of her horror/hilarious stories in...

Ever wonder what supplements and vitamins you should be taking, how much, what they actually do for you and where to get them from? This is the episode for you. We not only go into those details, but also talk about the misleading marketing on the labels you see every single day. Where you get your supplements from really matters. We also talk about caffeine and energy drinks and go over the ingre...

Join myself and Jessica Lynn as we go over the process of creating music, from writing the lyrics to putting it to instrumentals. We talk about her biggest influences growing up, how she learned to play so many instruments and the inspiration behind the words in her songs. Jessica even touches on how streaming music has altered the industry and how artists get paid. This is a really fun and great...

I get to talk with one of the best dating and relationship coaches in the country, Kait Warman. Kait is also the founder of Heart of Dating, author, speaker and obviously an incredible entrepreneur.  In this episode we talk about rejection. Something we all deal with at different times and in different ways and in her brand new book “Thank You for Rejecting Me” she goes over the many ways she...

Just a quick episode for the 2020 finale on how just getting started on my podcast, which I delayed for years, has changed my life and what I've learned. Sometimes you just have to jump right in and you'll figure out it along the way, it's worth it!

A fascinating conversation with Michelle Belanger, a psychic medium, occult expert and author, known for her appearances on Paranormal State and Portals to Hell. We talk about when she realized she had the gift of seeing and communicating with spirits as well as how she perceives them. Michelle explains on what happens to us and our loved ones and our beloved pets aft...

This episode is loaded with knowledge, facts and amazing advice from Canine Behavior Consultant, Sara Ondrako. She has so much great information to share about dogs of all ages with all issues. We discuss the steps to take when bringing home a new puppy and how to socialize them properly. We get into crate training, what type of toys to buy and how to introduce them to situations to reduce anxiety...

A really fun and informative episode with Melissa Verhelst, the owner of the celebrity dogs Drogon and Stannis. We talk not only about the adventures they've taken, but what they have to consider and prepare before taking trips with them. Everything from how they plan, choosing places to visit, what they need to bring and what they've learned along the way. Melissa talks about the brands and produ...

Such an enlightening episode with mental health expert, Dr. Nicole Cain. We get really deep in this episode, including our personal time capsules, nostalgia, trauma events, grieving and guilt. We even touch on supplements, float tanks and dreams. I get a bit vulnerable as I go over my recent personal experience with my loss of my best friend, Koda, to help others relate. Dr. Cain helps so many peo...

Just being vulnerable on this episode. I had to say good-bye to my best friend, my siberian husky Koda and I'm still extremely sad and learning how to grieve. I just picked up the mic, shared my thoughts and feelings, was vulnerable in the hopes of helping others through their hard times. Life is certainly not all happy moments and sunshine, and this one hit me as hard as anything could. In dedica...

Alyssa gets very deep and personal on her life story. She recalls when she realized she was into women and coming out to her family and how telling her grandparents was struggle. We get into the stigma of being openly gay and in a same-sex marriage. She goes into the detailed process of donating her eggs at the age of 19. Finally, Alyssa also gets very personal on her journey with IVF. We cover wh...

Sarah shares her story on how she became a well-known fitness trainer and BeachBody coach for people all over the world. She goes into details her struggles with an eating disorder, binge eating and how she overcame that. We talk about how often she works out, what she eats, how she "cheats" on her meals, what's in her pantry and much more. Who doesn't want to know how a fitness trainer works out...

In this episode, Brian approaches me for some help and with some questions when it comes to getting started with online dating. We go over choosing the app or website that's right for you, the differences and similarities and what to expect. It's a really fun and interesting conversation about dating in the modern world, also touching on setting up a profile, red flags, how and when to ask for a f...

Clinical Therapist Holly Essler goes into details about what Mental Health is, how many of us are dealing with these issues and how we can begin to cope with them. We take a close look into defining depression and how to recognize the signs if you or someone you know is dealing with it. We also discuss anxiety, imposter syndrome and what to do if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts...

In this episode, I get to talk to Dr. Brian Hare, PhD, a neuroscientist who wrote the book on dogs, literally. He's a NY Times Best Seller for his book "The Genius of Dogs." We deep dive into the history of dogs, where they come from, how they've evolved, why we love them so much, how they communicate and so much more! Who doesn't love dogs? Now you get to learn more about them!

In this episode, Cora Boyd goes into how she became a matchmaker, turned dating and relationship coach for both men and women. We have a lot of fun talking about dating in the modern world with the apps and online, how dating is different depending on where you live, dating in the days of covid, approaching someone at the gym and who pays on the first date! Cora is a ton of fun while also proving...

Norwegian Tonje Blomseth is a force of nature and her story is proof. Only in her mid 20's, she's accomplished so much. She became the youngest to walk the entire length of Norway at the age of 17 with her dog, Maddox. After realizing adventure and expeditions were her calling, she convinced a TV studio to put her life on the big screen. Since then she's done more expeditions all over, including C...

In this episode, Certified Yoga Instructor CiCi Smith and myself get into the details of yoga. CiCi shares her story on her yoga took her from a really dark place and gave her purpose. We then discuss what yoga really is, the many types of yoga and the mindset to have before stepping on a mat. She really helps break it down, explains how to set expectations and mentally prepare before stepping ont...