Unveiling the Beast

What up, Beasts! In this episode, I sat down with the amazing Robyn Smith, a trauma and relationship coach, yoga teacher of 30 years, and all-around wisdom-dropper now living in Costa Rica. Robyn opened up about how early attachment wounds shaped her self-worth and relationships, and how no amount of yoga or meditation could replace the deeper healing she needed. It wasn’t until she turned to coac...

What up, Beasts! In today’s episode, I sat down with the powerhouse Booty Kicking Ballerina herself, Rachel Jenks. If you have ever felt like your body betrayed you, this conversation is going to hit you right in the heart. Rachel shares her story of chasing her dream as a professional ballerina, only to hit rock bottom physically, mentally, and emotionally when perfection pushed her past her limi...

What up, Beasts! In this episode, I sat down with the radiant Lucia—who I swear feels like a long-lost soul sister I just met five minutes ago. Lucia is a Holistic Health Mentor (yes, capitalized, because she’s the real deal), and we dove deep into what it means to live a fully aligned, juicy, multi-dimensional life. From her childhood fascination with crystals and ancient cultures to navigating t...

What up, Beasts! In this episode, I sat down with the incredible Suyapa, a licensed clinical social worker and fellow eldest daughter who knows all about the pressure of having it all together. She opened up about growing up in a Mexican and Honduran family, caring for her siblings who live with disabilities and mental health challenges, and what it means to carry adult responsibilities before you...

What up, Beasts! This episode with Jessica Summers felt like meeting a soul twin I didn’t know I had. We jumped straight in, talking about why “simple” tasks can feel impossibly complicated and how we’ve both had to unlearn the idea that we should be able to do everything ourselves. From latchkey kid survival tactics to the pressure of being good at all the things, we unpacked what it really means...

What up, Beasts. This episode of Unveiling the Beast was pure soul fuel. I sat down with the radiant Tylynn Mackenzie, a modern day medicine woman whose healing powers stretch across lifetimes, literally. From massage therapy and Reiki to past life regressions and astrology, Tylynn’s work is all about helping people peel back the layers of pain, trauma, and old patterns to uncover their truest sel...

What up, Beasts. This interview with Alicia hit me right in the soul, and I mean the deep, buried-under-layers-of-conditioning part of my soul. Alicia’s story is such a powerful reminder that the work we do on ourselves ripples outward, often in ways we don't even see at first. She shared how growing up in a fear-based, religious household led to years of carrying wounds that showed up in her...

What up, Beasts. This episode is a heart-hitter in the best way. I sat down with the brilliant Gabby Mottershead, a cancer thriver, coach, and total powerhouse who shared her story of being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at 44, and how it completely changed the way she shows up for her life. From leaving behind a high-powered (and high-stress) corporate finance career to redisc...

What up, Beasts! In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Mitchell, a nurse practitioner turned health and wellness coach who is on a mission to help people prevent, treat, and even reverse the effects of heart disease. With years of experience in cardiology, Hannah saw firsthand how many people wished they had made lifestyle changes before ending up in the hospital. That realization led her to cre...

What up, Beasts! Get ready for a mind-blowing conversation with Atara Parkinson, a marriage and family therapist turned health coach who’s on a mission to bridge the gap between mental and physical health. She shares her personal story of burnout, binge drinking, and the wake-up call that led her to discover the power of minerals. We talk about the wild ways stress, diet culture, and postpartum st...

What up, Beasts! Today, I’m sitting down with an absolute powerhouse in the world of bodywork, someone who’s been at this game for over 30 years, way beyond the industry average. She’s an integrated bodywork therapist who has combined manual therapy, movement, and a bit of witchy intuition to develop her own proprietary method for healing musculoskeletal pain at its root. We talk about how she wen...

What up, Beasts! Welcome back to the show. In this episode of Unveiling the Beast , I sat down with the incredible Jennifer Patenaude, a sleep and wellness coach who’s not only transforming lives through better sleep but also navigating her second chapter as an entrepreneur. Jennifer shared how her journey into health coaching began just before the world turned upside down in 2020, and how she dec...

What up, Beasts! Welcome back to the show. In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with inspiring dietician and holistic health coach, Leah Tarleton. She shared her transformative journey from working in telehealth nutrition with Nourish to founding her own venture, The Nourish Sensitive. Based in Maine and deeply attuned to her own sensitivity, she spoke about how her personal evoluti...

What up, Beasts! Welcome back to the show. Today, I sit down with the incredible Karen Sarmento, a nurse practitioner turned mindset mentor, who shares her powerful story of transformation. Karen takes us through the moment her life was turned upside down after an unexpected loss and how she found herself stuck in a cycle of grief, guilt, and self-destruction. But through deep self-reflection and...

What up, Beasts! On today’s episode of Unveiling the Beast , I’m joined by Sharon McCaskill, an intuitive eating-informed registered dietitian with a passion for helping people heal their relationships with food—especially those navigating medical dietary restrictions. Sharon shares her journey into the field, which was inspired by her husband’s battle with celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, as w...

What up, Beasts! Welcome back to the show. Today, I’m hanging out with the incredible Anne Kent, a registered dietitian nutritionist and intuitive eating counselor, to talk about how we can truly nourish our bodies without falling into the traps of diet culture. We dive deep into the mindset shifts that happen when you stop restricting food, the importance of balancing nutrition with food freedom,...

What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I’m chatting with Sheena Olson, owner of Strength Unleashed, and let me tell you, this conversation hits on so many levels. We dive into Sheena’s journey from feeling stuck in life to finding her passion for fitness, nutrition, and coaching. From running marathons as a way to regain control to building a garage gym and growing her busines...

What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I’m chatting with Christian Elliott, founder of True Whole Human, about what it really takes to unveil your authentic self and create lasting health. Christian opens up about his journey from battling chronic health issues to becoming a leader in holistic health coaching. We break down how true health isn’t just about what you eat or how...

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. What up, Beasts. Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Tara Alexander, a therapist-turned-coach with over 33 years of experience helping people navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, and more. Tara’s expertise shines as we dive into topics like assertiveness, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation—all with her signature mix...

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. In this episode, I had the privilege of hanging out with Anna VanAgtmael, the founder of Wandering Roots, and an inspiring retreat host who shared her incredible journey from a corporate managerial career to curating transformative wellness retreats. Anna opened up about her path of self-discovery, chronic pain recovery, and the courage it took to embrace...

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Veda Leclerc, a functional health practitioner and integrative health coach, about all things gut health, hormones, and the complexities of weight loss. Veda opened up about her personal health journey, including her experience with Lyme disease, and how it shaped her approach to wellness. We dove deep...

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. Today I am hanging out with Marelle-Merita Seren. In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with holistic fitness coach Marelle-Merita to hear her incredible journey of overcoming disordered eating and rediscovering self-love. Marelle-Merita opened up about her struggles with restrictive eating and how she slowly transitioned to a healthier min...

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. Today I am hanging out with Kristen "K" Castrataro, an incredible storyteller whose life journey weaves together farming, writing, mental health advocacy, and personal resilience. Growing up on a multigenerational farm, K shares how her roots in agriculture and early love of storytelling helped shape her unique path. From selling sweet corn at the family...

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. Today I am hanging out with Lianne Hofer. Lianne is the founder of The Clutter Consultant and the membership styled support group, the Tidy Tribe. She infuses Reiki, her Happy For No Reason® training and her mental wellness coaching for added zest! Being a double award-winning, and an International, best selling author she has been quoted both in print an...

What up, Beasts? Welcome back to the show. Today I am hanging out with Kaitlyn Abadia. Kaitlyn is a licensed clinical social worker and a dating empowerment coach. She is passionate about helping women overcome their anxiety in dating so that they can be more secure and confident in attracting a healthy/aligned partner! In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kaitlyn about her incredible...