Uncharted Living

As life coaches, we like to tackle the hard stuff: best holiday movies! Join us as we get into the nitty gritty of holiday movies (and TV shows). What are your favorite holiday movies? traditional movies vs. funny movies Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Follow us on IG or TikTok @unchartedlivingpodcast https://www.instagram.com/unchartedlivingpodcast/ Your Hosts:  Christine Calareso - https://www.ca...

From fighter pilot to Senior Storyteller at Microsoft, Miri Rodriguez brings surprises at every turn in this rich episode. Her journey is uncharted any way you slice it. Her new book, “Brand Storytelling - Put Customers at the Heart of your Brand Story” is for everyone who has a story to tell… and that’s all of us. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.  Edits 20:11-20:18 In this e...

This episode is the gift that keeps on giving. Join all three of the Uncharted Living Life Coaches as they share their favorite holiday gifting ideas. In a season of excess, tune in to get creative in your giving. In this mini-holiday episode, we talk about putting the peace and intention back into gifting.  And don’t forget to put yourself on your list! In this episode:  Gifting experiences: foll...

Listen to this short episode on choosing tacos over turkey, gratitude infrastructure and grounding during a traditionally busy time- the weekend that kicks off the American Holiday Season- Thanksgiving.   In this episode:  Tacos and Turkey  Thanksgiving dinner: friend or foe? Gratitude infrastructure  Old programming  Look at a plant 🌱  Write a thank you card! Resources:  Follow us on IG or TikTo...

Content Warning:  This episode contains discussions of a highly sensitive nature that may be emotionally challenging, including sexual violence, self-harm, addiction, and eating disorders.  While we believe this is one of our most important episodes, please take good care of yourself and feel free to join us for next week’s episode if this week’s topic is triggering.  In this vitally important epi...

In this episode: Halloween episode: no ghost stories or pumpkin lattes! What is an energy vampire? How to deal with energy suckers: coming from both within and without How to protect your energy! Resources:  Your Body is Electric Short: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-body-is-electric/id1686970118?i=1000632440067 Spoons and the Three B’s: Sh***ty Day Survival: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Try this short breathing episode when you need to relax, reset or recharge.

In this episode: International sensation, Poorna Jagannathan talks with Thai and Bekah about the joy of finding and living in your life source. In this episode:  Poorna's uncharted life: acting, exploring and parenting  honing and practicing the craft of acting the actor’s strike  storytelling beyond the model minority script: uncharted stories of the Asian American experience Resources:  Follow u...

In this episode:  In this second of three mini-episodes on sh***ty day survival tactics, Christine guides us through our less-than-ideal days with practical tools she learned from managing chronic pain that help bring us agency and control even on our worst days.  And even though she hasn’t taken a math class since 1994, she talks about statistics! (Part two of three… stay tuned!) Tactics for Type...

Kelly & Juliet’s new book, “Built to Move,” is our go-to for long term health and mobility. It’s not too late to make micro changes that make a HUGE difference to your most important machine: your body! This conversation is crucial not only for athletes, but also for parents, professionals, and regular folks who want to move easily and pain free in every stage of their lives. Share this episod...

In this guided breathing short, follow along as air travels from your nose to your bloodstream. Putting your attention on something your body does for you 24 hours a day might just get you out of a funk and into a calmer headspace.

Shitty days happen.  They do.  Sometimes even small tasks feel insurmountable and that’s ok. In this mini-episode, Bekah guides us through our less-than-ideal days with practical tools that help bring us back to ourselves and manage days where we just can’t deal. (Part one of three… stay tuned!) In this episode:  Martha Beck’s tools: Spoons and the 3 B’s How to improve your dentist (or doctor) vis...

Many people hate small talk, and we at Uncharted Living are no exception. In this episode Christine, Bekah, and Thai skip the small talk and head straight to “big talk.”  We ask each other questions that are interesting and that matter, and we hope it encourages our listeners to engage with each other with more intention and curiosity.  Feel free to use our questions and even better, share with us...

Due to the tremendous response we had to our first discussion about death and hospice care (Episode 11: Death Smiles at Us All), we are taking a deeper dive with hospice nurse (and Christine’s sister) Dianna Sawyer to discuss the signs of end of life, the glimmers of hope we can find in the process, and some profoundly beautiful cultural differences in caring for the dying.  This conversation is f...

In this episode: In part two of Uncharted College Planning, Christine and Thai get more of their questions answered by James Highfill, who has been a college counselor for over 20 years. In this episode:  Why is it so bleeping hard to get into college? What is the demographic cliff and how does it affect college admissions? Impact of the college admissions scandal Zip code considerations Impact of...

Anxiety around college? What is the difference between a college and a university?  Does it really matter where you go to college? College Counselor James Highfill joins the pod today to discuss uncharted ways to consider the college application process. This is part 1 in a 2 part series around college admissions: student-based questions to ask, where to get answers and how to best pursue the coll...

In this final episode of our Laws of the Universe series, we blend together all the energetic principles and give you practical ways to manage your energy. This is for everyone who wants to feel in balance on a daily basis. The laws of Cause & Effect, Compensation and Gender are here to help you tap into more balance today.  In this episode:  What do we have control over? Energy! When you run...

We all know that walking and breathing are important for your physical and mental health, so why not do them together? This three minute guided breathing exercise is a quick and easy way to ground yourself, literally. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/walking/#:~:text=%5B2%5D%20Walking%20is%20an%20exercise,cardiovascular%20disease%2C%20and%20early%20death . https://www.nbcnews.com/bette...

This episode is a gift for all humans who want to educate themselves and join this important conversation surrounding gender assumptions around the world, including whether all moms are afraid of spiders. This episode may be long, but it packs a punch and is well worth the listen.  We are joined by our producer Stephany to discuss some complex issues surrounding sexism and misogyny, and share our...

Today's episode is Part 3 of 4 in our series on The Laws of the Universe. Bekah & Thai discuss the laws of polarity, rhythm and relativity. This conversation will show you how to view all things as neutral which is a superpower for letting go of stress and welcoming acceptance.  In this episode:  Polarity- Everything is dual. Opposites are identical in nature, just different in degree. Relativ...

In this episode, we talk with Florida state Representative Christine Hunschofsky about governing during uncharted times, leadership during grief, and inspiring others, especially women, to run for office. Rep. Hunschofsky served as the Mayor of Parkland during the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, and currently represents district 95 in the Florida House of Representat...

If you’re struggling to bring about positive change in your life, this series is for you! In this episode 2 or 4 of the Laws of the Universe, Bekah & Thai discuss how you can take these laws of energy and apply them directly to your life today. This in-depth conversation breaks down why these tools work and how we use them as life coaches.  In this episode:  Hexagons found in nature Patterns o...

Did you know that 1 in 4 girls miss school each day because they lack access to period products? Our guest, Wendi Schweigart, Founder of Project Marilyn, brings light and humor to an incredibly important conversation around periods and how lack of access to period products (or period poverty) negatively impacts education, health, and dignity of women and girls. Join us for an uncharted conversatio...

‘Snuggle Day’ is what you might be missing out on. Don’t worry, snuggling is not required unless you want to! It’s a term we learned from Christine’s sister and we’re here for it. Listen to this short episode to hear how this practice can breathe goodness & space into your life.  In this episode:  Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry - ​​ https://thenapministry.com/ Do Nothing Days Wives’ Day Off Shor...

Today we are bringing you ‘Glimmers of Hope’. These are the positive examples we choose to look for in the world around us. When we train our brains to look for the good, we find it.    In this episode:  The 4 women who control the U.S. budget Diversity in Congress The 90 Second Rule Zombies at your door WNBA tickets for JOY Thai’s dance career takes off Resources:  https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/29/...