Well Within

I am so honored to welcome Manoj Dias to the podcast today! Manoj Dias is one of the world's most in-demand mindfulness teachers in practice today. He is a Co-founder of Open , a modern mindfulness studio and app based in Venice, CA, and the author of the best selling book Still Together . In this episode, we’ll cover:  The truth that anyone can meditate  Moments in your life when meditation might...

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Dr. Julie is a highly skilled energy medicine practitioner who holds a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a Reiki Level 3 Master healer. She combines the ancient wisdom of acupuncture with the subtle energy healing of Reiki — a powerful synergy that addresses physical, emotional, and energetic imbalances, and releases pain from the body. Her intuitive touch and compassionate approach...

Sah D'Simone is a spiritual revolutionary, artist, and the internationally bestselling author of Spiritually Sassy . He's known for hosting the top-rated Spiritually Sassy Show podcast and for creating the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method™. Sah works in the Spiritual Care Department at Cedars-Sinai Hospital and is a guest lecturer at Columbia University. His remarkable contributions to homel...

Today I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Michele Kambolis for a wide ranging conversation about body image, aging, mental health, Buddhism, Free to Be, and so much more.  Dr. Kambolis is a mind-body health specialist, a meditation teacher, a registered therapist, and an acclaimed author and speaker who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Michele hosts meditations every Monday via Zoom for fo...

In this must-listen replay from 2021, you'll meet the amazing Lauren Cadillac. A Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Registered Dietitian, Lauren (aka the Feel Good Dietitian) specializes in helping her clients heal their relationship with food and break free of the dieting cycle without guilt or shame. She understands our universal need to be listened to, accepted, supported – all while havi...

In my work as a health and meditation coach, I often reach for my favorite meditation when working with clients: the mental rehearsal. This powerful practice will help you step past your insecurities, anxieties and blocks in order to envision and prepare for the changes you are seeking in your life.  When I led past client Jenna Kutcher through a mental rehearsal, she experienced a beautiful and i...

This week I’m sharing five wellness hacks that have been so supportive for me lately, in case they feel supportive for you! All of these hacks are accessible, easy to implement, and will take your daily wellness practices to the next level.  SHORT ON TIME?  1:30 - A testimonial from The Food Freedom Program 3:50 - An easy addition that will add wellness benefits to your morning coffee routine  6:0...

Registered dietician, nutritionist, and hormone expert Lauren Papanos is here to give us a crash course in hormones! With seven years of experience, Lauren knows her stuff. But she also knows the journey… since she had to heal her own hormone imbalances at the beginning of her career.  Today, Lauren will explain what hormones are, the functions they serve in the body, how the food we eat and the w...

One of the most common topics that comes up with my clients is an inability to stop thinking about food. Whether it’s counting macros, obsessing over your next meal, or feeling shame about something you just ate, food can take up so much mental energy.  I get it. I’ve been there.  Today I’m here with six tried and true tips that will help you free yourself from constant food based thoughts. These...

Alexi Panos has been a long time inspiration to me, and I am so honored to welcome her to the show!  Alexi is a Master Embodiment Coach, a wife and mama to 4 children under 6 (!!), an author and an artist. Today, she and I had such an incredibly wide ranging conversation. We’ll talk about her body image journey, the transition into motherhood, the power of expanding your somatic dignity, aging and...

I am so excited to welcome my great friend Sophie Jaffe to the podcast! Sophie is a superfood entrepreneur, the co-host of the IGNTD podcast, a yoga teacher, and a mama of three. She founded Philosophie with the goal of making it easier, more inspiring and more delicious to obtain optimal health and wellness.  We cover so much ground in this conversation. From freeing the nipple, to healing a cont...

Today Claire Byrne, AKA Claire the Heartbreak Coach, joins me for a fantastic conversation about the process of heartbreak. Claire shares how her own heartbreaks led her to becoming a heartbreak coach, how ‘doing the work’ was key to breaking patterns that showed up in relationships again and again, and how to connect with yourself if you are struggling with confusion, frustration or grief .  This...

I’m tuning in with you today for a short and sweet episode all about perfection… and why your pursuit of perfection is standing in the way of your progress.  The truth is, ‘Perfection’ doesn’t truly exist - our lives can be so full, chaotic and messy! If you wait for the perfect moment to begin the new routine or to start the new project, you will never get started at all. It’s time to get comfort...

You may know today’s guest from her time on The Bachelor, but beyond the title of reality TV star, Sarah Herron is a storyteller, an IVF warrior, an outdoor adventurer, and an advocate for those with disabilities. Sarah was born with one arm and is the founder of SheLift, a non profit aimed at helping young women with disabilities discover self-esteem in the outdoors. She has also candidly shared...

Model, influencer and speaker Ella Halikas is on the mic! Ella’s approach to mindset, body positivity, and inner confidence is awe inspiring and I am so glad she is here to share her wisdom with you today. In today’s episode, Ella tells us about her relationship with food and her body, the power of ‘delusional confidence’, how her approach to manifestation led her to being chosen as a Sports Illus...

This is such a pinch me moment! The incredible Krista Williams , co-host of The Almost 30 Podcast , is on the show today. Krista came to the mic with so much wisdom to share with you! She details the journey she took to reclaim her voice, and shares vulnerably about her lifelong challenge with binge eating and body dysmorphia, which she had recently overcome.   HANDOUT - 55 Ways to Feel Better In...

An audience member approached me after I spoke at an event recently, and in our conversation she asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks:  ‘How do I be me?’  On its face, this question might seem simple, but truthfully, it can be a very challenging question to answer. In a society where everyone and everything wants input on who you should be, it can be so hard to get in touch with who yo...

At its core, food is simply fuel for our bodies. But for so many of us, it doesn’t seem that easy. Whether it’s due to the effects of diet culture, family, or so many other things, our relationships with food often have the tendency to be confusing and fraught.  It’s my goal to help you find peace with food and your body, and one very important step on that journey is to identify your eating style...

Today we’re embarking on part three of our series to help you get in tune with your body: Honoring Fullness. Fullness can be a subtle and confusing sensation, so in this episode we’ll give you the knowledge you need to decode it. We’ll talk about what fullness feels like, how to tell it apart from satisfaction, and steps you can take to avoid eating past a sensation of fullness. Today’s episode bu...

We were all deeply connected to our hunger and fullness signals as children, but many of us have lost communication with them along the way. Today, we’ll take the first step to reconnect to those cues! We’ll talk about subtle hunger cues to listen for, how to differentiate hunger signals from emotional cravings, and some concrete steps that you can take to reestablish communication.  Today’s episo...

Today's message is a simple yet powerful reminder: Your body is on your team!  This can be an easy thing to forget in our modern age. Society often teaches us to ignore our inherent knowledge of our body’s needs and to outsource that information instead. But I’m here today to remind you: YOU are the expert on your own body’s needs.  If listening to your body is something you no longer feel able to...

Tea is central to the rituals in my life. In the afternoons I love to take a pause and regroup with a lovely tasting cup of tea. Then, after the kids go to bed, I adore curling up with an herbal tea that will help me unwind before bed. These rituals are some of my favorite parts of the day.  Today, I’m joined by Sarah Segal, CEO of DAVIDsTEA, for a conversation about the beauty of these rituals, a...

“The soil, not the seed, produces an abundant harvest”  Today I’m here to talk about something so important - the importance of cultivating and nourishing your own unique worth! Let this episode serve as a reminder to cultivate the soil of your life to best support the evolution of your most authentic self.  SHORT ON TIME?  1:00 - My trip to Vegas and how it has me reflecting on supporting myself...

In today’s episode I’m tackling a topic that comes up with literally every person I coach: Negative body image triggers. If you experience these, please know that you’re not alone! In fact, there are three triggers that I hear from almost everyone.  Today, we’ll talk about the three most common body image triggers that I see as a coach. I’ll walk you through strategies you can use to support yours...