Journey To June

This week on Journey to June, I interviewed Andrew Gentilozzi, my former podcast producer, about his journey through addiction and recovery. Andrew shares his experiences with substance abuse, starting from a young age and continuing into college and adulthood. He discusses the impact on his relationships, the challenges he faced, and the turning point that led him to seek help. Andrew emphasizes...

This week on Journey to June, I spoke to an individual who is doing amazing work, the Executive Director of Four Diamonds, Suzanne Graney. Four Diamonds is on a mission to conquer childhood cancer by assisting children and their families through superior care, comprehensive support and innovative research. Since its creation in 1972, Four Diamonds has helped more than 4,800 children and families a...

This week on Journey to June, I am joined by my lovely niece, Taylor McGowan. Taylor has been a member of the Soulstigator community for years now and has seen the value of self-discovery work first hand!    In this episode, Taylor shares her experiences of transitioning jobs and moving to a new city at the age of 28. She shares the importance of doing mindset work and how it has helped her become...

This week on Journey to June, we have a special treat for you! Josi is back to interview me again, but this time she is joined by her two friends, Luna and Coco. The girls and I discuss topics such as dealing with pressure, finding inspiration, overcoming challenges, and pursuing one's dreams. The girls also share their own experiences with pressure and performance. We talk about how we all have u...

My guest this week on Journey to June is Rosie Mangiarotti. Rosie is the founder of Perkies, a company that creates innovative undergarments for women. Perkies is known for their Perky's Sticky Bra, which features replaceable adhesives, as well as Perky's Petals and Perky's Nips. All of Perkies products aim to cater to women's needs and empower breast cancer survivors.   In this episode, Rosie sha...

My guest on Journey to June this week is Renee Sinning, an experienced high school educator of 18 years, mom of 3 young adults, author, speaker, and certified professional teen and family life, confidence, and connection coach. When working with teens and tweens, Renee shares tools, skills,and strategies to improve their attitude, confidence, self-esteem, friendships, and motivation. At the same t...

This week on Journey to June, I spoke to someone I have always been inspired by – Lakshmi Natarajan. Lakshmi is the founder of Travel Plus Them, a platform that aims to inspire global family travel and raise inclusive global citizens. She is also the owner of Accelador, a consulting company that provides strategy consulting and business services. Lakshmi is passionate about diversity, inclusion, a...

This week on Journey to June, I sat down with Ingrid Neel, a professional tennis player from Florida and my dear friend who constantly inspires me. Ingrid takes me on a captivating journey through her life as a youth athlete, shedding light on the challenges she has faced in the competitive world of tennis. She also shares her insights on transitioning from singles to doubles and the crucial role...

This week on Journey to June, I am joined once again by my daughter, Josi June. We mixed things up this week and had Josi interview ME to learn more about my experiences in middle school. We discussed the first day of middle school, favorite teachers, best friends, school lunches, and favorite sports. We also touched on the importance of asking for help, being okay with failure, and the role of co...

This week on Journey to June, I am joined by Lukas Kramer. Lukas is a young entrepreneur and coach based in Stuttgart, Germany. He discovered his passion for personal development and coaching at a young age and has since dedicated himself to helping others unlock their full potential. Lukas has a background in online marketing and has worked with various clients to create effective marketing strat...

This week on Journey to June, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Lisa Upledger, a renowned expert in the field of craniosacral therapy. With over 40 years of experience in the healing industry, Dr. Lisa has dedicated her life to understanding and harnessing the power of the craniosacral system to promote healing and well-being. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of craniosacral the...

This week I am joined by my friend and long-time client, Sima Ali. Sima is a lawyer who specializes in employment law for businesses. She has been a part of the Live Your June community for over four years and has gone through significant life transitions, including the loss of her mother, a move to Colorado, and a shift in her relationship.   In this episode, she shares her journey of navigating...

This week on Journey to June, I am joined by my friend and trusted advisor, Nathalie Arteel. Nathalie is a passionate entrepreneur who believes organizations that focus on a positive company culture will have a significant competitive advantage in todays’ world. She calls for increasing the moments of emotional connection at work and believes that happiness in relationships, good health and a succ...

This week on Journey to June, I am joined by my wonderful cousin, Cara Lynch. I have watched as Cara has navigated numerous changes in her life and as she has transformed her life over the past few years. I knew I had to bring her on the podcast to share her story. In this episode, she shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity and finding healing through improving her gut health. After t...

This week, I am joined by my wonderful sister-in-law, Tracy Posillico. Tracy is a mom of five and currently living an unconventional lifestyle: her family lives in both the U.S. and Brazil throughout the year. Living in between countries, her kids are being raised to be bilingual, culturally aware, adaptable, and—perhaps most importantly—comfortable with discomfort. It’s not easy to go against the...

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Charly Caldwell—a business and online marketing coach—in conversation about vision, introspection, and being yourself. We discuss how Charly has overcome struggles in his life, how having a clear vision of your desires gives them direction, and how self-reflection can take place in a meaningful and productive way. Charly’s coaching work goes beyond straigh...

In this episode, I am accompanied by my good friend Larry Gibbs, a financial professional with years of experience in his field. We discuss the importance of intentionality, optimism, sacrifice, and high self-expectations in all aspects of life, including in our careers and at home with our families. Larry speaks on his run-ins with hardship and his take on parenthood, both of which he has approac...

In this week’s episode, I, alongside integrated nutritional health coach Kathryn Petritis, consider the role of food in supplementing our overall health. As a chef who curates nutritional programs for others, including those who are immunocompromised, Petritis shares her expertise to explore how food can act as medicine. We unpack the necessity of strategy in eating healthier, identify diet as a w...

This week’s episode continues our conversation with Dr. John Sottery, a scientist dedicated to optimizing human health at a molecular level. We discuss the motivations behind John’s career path, how he stays updated with important new medical research, and how the right health decisions prevent aging from inhibiting life’s fun. While endless medical articles and hidden advertisements are difficult...

This week on Journey to June, my guest is a dear friend and someone whose work interests and inspires me deeply, Dr. John Sottery. John is a scientist and PhD whose work is focused on understanding and optimizing human health at a molecular level to help people live longer and healthier lives.   It can be hard to navigate the health and wellness industry, especially in a time where there are count...

This week on Journey to June, my guest is Todd McLaughlin, co-founder of Native Yoga Center and Palm Beach Thai Massage. Todd has served his community as a yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist for the past 20+ years. He also shares his extensive knowledge in yoga, anatomy, and bodywork through Yoga Teacher Training and Traditional Thai Massage certification courses.    I met Todd about a ye...

This week, I spoke to the wonderful Rhona Bowles Kamar, who is the executive director of Feed Louisville. What started as a small pandemic exercise, Feed Louisville has now turned into an impressive campaign that has partnered with almost 16 restaurants to provide meals to thousands of people who need them. Though she is a chef by qualification, Rhona now thrives in the work that she does in solid...

This week on Journey to June, I spoke with Meg Leddy. Meg has been a Physician Assistant for almost 18 years and has practiced as a surgical PA in orthopedics, general surgery, cardiothoracic, and surgical oncology. After experiencing severe burnout in 2018, Meg went on a mission to bring awareness and solutions to medical burnout. Her goal is to help create a shift in the culture of medicine towa...

This week, on Journey to June, I spoke to our longtime family friend and Tony Award-winning Broadway Producer, Kathleen “Kit” Seidel. I have known Kit for so long, but her story of resilience, being a late bloomer, getting sober, starting over and her journey to discovering her passion, absolutely blows my mind. From taking that first leap of faith and moving to New York, to making that decision t...

My guest this week is the born performer Elizabeth Brockwell, who loves everything about the performing arts just as much as she loves teaching it. As someone who has always loved performing, Elizabeth learned to overcome her struggles that come with not being a conventional performer, to pave her own path... that led her to her love for teaching. As someone who recognizes the struggles of being a...