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The Lunar BodyMedical Astrology With Jessica LanyadooJessica Lanyadoo is an internationally respected astrologer, psychic medium, and medical intuitive with over 25 years of experience. She is the host of the popular weekly astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, the author of Astrology for Real Relationships, and the expert behind the app, Astrology for Days. I was honored to speak with her about her unique and pragmatic approach to astrology and her experience as a medical intuitive!Listener perk: Get $100 off Cycle Magic, a cycle-syncing course for menstrual misfits, with the code LUNARLOVE.View all podcast listener perks...2022-01-2658 min
Medium WellWhat you should(n't) do in your business (or life!)This episode is a bit of a rant— I am so frustrated seeing folks on the internet telling others what to do. The truth is they have no idea how you operate, what your privilege and access is, your mental and physical health, your trauma response, how your brain works, or more. I break down why this frustrates me so much, and how to avoid it. In this episode, I discuss: How no one can or should give general advice to an audience knowing what each individual should do How folks giving generalized ad...2021-10-1812 minMedium WellHow to be an anti-capitalist rich bitchOf course this title is a little tongue-in-cheek, but the question remains: how do we be anti-capitalist and also thrive within the capitalist structure we exist under? I don’t have the answer, but in this episode, I break down how I am thinking about this question which I am asking and you might be too. In this episode, I discuss: Questions I am asking myself as I explore existing as an anti-capitalist in my daily life Considering your “enough” point Rethinking your pricing if you’re an entrepreneur Explorin...2021-10-1115 minMedium WellWtf do I do when I see a friend post conspirituality content?Someone asked me how I approach seeing folks I know posting or re-posting conspiracy theory and conspirituality-focused content on social media. In this episode, I break down my approach to these conversations, when I engage, when I do not engage, and how I assess the situation! In this episode, I discuss: My process when I see someone I know post something problematic How I decide when to engage and when not to engage Why I (generally) don’t engage with true conspiracy theory folks Mentioned in this episode: 2021-10-1113 minMedium WellFinding your way in a saturated market (and is there really space for everyone?)Today’s topic of conversation came about from something that recently came up at an IMBY gathering about standing out as an entrepreneur in a saturated market. Is there really space for everyone? How do you find your people? I don’t have all the answers, of course, but in this episode, I share some ideas to play around with. If you try them out, I’d love to hear how it went! In this episode, I discuss: The beauty and challenges of everything moving online during the pandemic How to narrow in your a...2021-09-1311 minMedium WellFour ways I am approaching anti-capitalism in my businessThere’s a lot of talk about anti-capitalist business in my communities, and while I have been embodying some of the principles for some time now, I built IMBY with anti-capitalism as a core value. In this episode, I break down four ways that I am approaching anti-capitalism in my business, with specific examples. Please note— I am not an expert on this topic! I am still learning and growing, and if there are things you’ve learned that you’d like to share or ways I can evolve my understanding of the topic, I am always open to feedback...2021-08-3015 minMedium WellWho's at the table in your small business? (and all about my new series!)Welcome back to Medium Well! Today I am launching a solo series where I break down topics I am thinking about, learning about, or have expertise in-- all in 5-15(ish) minute episodes. More about this format at the beginning of this episode! In today's episode, I speak about something I am thinking about as I learn more about equity-centered design (a reframe of design thinking)-- who's in the room, and who has access to making decisions within our businesses? I break down what I am learning and thinking about in my business and beyond! In...2021-08-2315 min
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Free Take Care AssessmentGet on the App Waitlist2021-07-1421 minMedium Well78: 2021 Update: I launched a new business! + My journey back to social justice workWell hi! It’s been a while. Today I am sharing about my journey towards determining that I was out of alignment with my deep values and passion in social justice work, and my journey back, including launching a new business! If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a bit, you know I started it to figure out what I wanted to do after closing my ethical fashion business, and I am so excited to share my new business, one that feels so right for my interest, passions, and the community I seek to build and be a pa...2021-06-2330 minMedium Well77: Life update and closing out season two (solo)In today’s solo episode I give a life update on what I’ve been thinking about and working on personally and professionally, my break from Instagram, returning to the intention of this podcast, and why I am wrapping up season two. I also discuss my commitment to you as a community, and how a recent experience allowed me to further realign with that mission. That’s a wrap on season two— if you want to stay in the loop with my offerings, thoughts, and when season 3 is released, subscribe to my weekly newsletter, Sara… lately, or say hi on the ‘gr...2020-10-1428 minMedium Well76: Exploring purpose and possibilities in the Akashic Records with Hilary Pearlson of The DreamerieIn this episode, I chat with and receive an Akashic Records reading from Hilary Pearlson, a healing guide and Akashic Records reader, and a very dear friend. Hilary is such a talented healing guide as someone who has been on a powerful healing journey for quite some time (more on that in episode 11, her first episode of Medium Well!) and a year ago she started reading the Akashic Records. In this episode, we chat about her experience reading the records and evolving her business, and she gives me a full hour-long Akashic Records reading which you get to eavesdrop...2020-10-071h 43Medium Well75: Kitchen herbal medicine and building a Kosmic Kitchen with Sarah Kate Benjamin and Summer Singletary of The Kosmic KitchenA long time in the making, I finally chat with my wonderful and talented friends Sarah Kate Benjamin and Summer Singletary, herbalists, and co-founders of the Kosmic Kitchen. We talk about their journey into herbalism, how they chose to focus on kitchen medicine, their thoughts on how the field of herbalism is evolving, and so much more. We also talk all about their new cookbook (which is really also an herbalism textbook!), The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook, which they recently published. In this episode, we discuss: How they Sarah and Summer came to herbalism through gardening2020-09-301h 31Medium Well74: Creating a more size-inclusive ethical fashion landscape and fat activism with Marielle ElizabethMarielle Elizabeth is a writer, photographer, blogger, and fat activist. I had the pleasure of chatting with Marielle in today’s episode all about her journey towards where she is now as an ethical fashion blogger and influencer fighting fatphobia and advocating for size inclusivity in the industry. I really enjoy Marielle’s no-BS approach to her work and how she’s not afraid to say things how they are. We talk about her work building community, different business models for being an influencer, and how brands can move towards being more size-inclusive in a holistic way. In thi...2020-09-231h 21Medium Well73: Forging relationships with plants, evolving as an herbalist, and building an herbal apothecary brand with Lauren Haynes of Wooden Spoon HerbsI am elated to chat with my friend Lauren Haynes on today’s episode. Lauren is an herbalist and the founder of Wooden Spoon Herbs, an herbal line she started over five years ago. We chat about a bunch of things related to herbalism, her background, how she formulates (for insane efficacy!), and more, as well as her journey with entrepreneurship and building Wooden Spoon Herbs to be the much-loved and trusted brand it is now, including her recent rebrand and new tea line launching this week! In this episode, we discuss: How Lauren found he...2020-09-161h 15Medium Well72: Using Human Design to navigate your career and business with Shaadi OreyziIn this episode, I chat with Certified Human Design Business Advisor Shaadi Oreyzi all about using human design to navigate your work environment, how you show up in your business, and beyond. Shaadi shares about my chart and how I am wired and explains how to use the powerful Human Design system for navigating all things work and career. In this episode, we discuss: How Shaadi found her way to working with Human Design Why Shaadi decided to focus on HD for business What the five Human Design types are called...2020-09-0957 minMedium Well71: You can't be an environmentalist unless you're anti-racist with Leah Thomas and Sabs Katz from Intersectional EnvironmentalistWe’re back with more episodes! I am so honored to speak with Leah Thomas and Sabs Katz, founder and co-founder respectively of Intersectional Environmentalist, in today’s episode. We chat about several topics regarding how being an advocate for the environment must be in tandem with doing anti-racism work, how sustainability has been commoditized, and more. This is such an important episode, and I hope you learn from it as much as I did when recording! In this episode, we discuss: How Leah and Sabs got into environmentalism Why Leah and Sabs focu...2020-09-021h 17
Street Labs | Kontni KlasThe Principles Of Design Thinking With Sara Weinreb | Prensip "Panse Dizay" ak Sara WeinrebYon entwodiksyon sou jan w ka itilize "design thinking" pou w kreye sa kominote ak kliyantèl ou a vrèman bezwen.2020-08-0646 minMedium Well70: Plants for the people, celebrating local plants, and nourishing yourself with Erin Lovell VerinderErin Lovell Verinder, herbalist, naturopath, and author of Plants for the People, is back for round two on Medium Well! In this lovely winding conversation, we discuss what this time of lockdown has meant to her and the planet, how plant medicine feels more important and relevant than ever, what the process of writing her book was like, how she has grown her business, and so much more. In this episode, we discuss: What’s on Erin’s mind as of late What Erin learned in the process of writing her book, Plants for...2020-07-291h 24Medium Well69: Building and growing a size-inclusive slow fashion brand with Hanna Baror-Padilla of Sotela [Live!]In today’s episode, I chat with my dear friend Hanna Baror-Padilla, founder of Sotela, an ethical and sustainable, size-inclusive fashion line. Hanna and I connected over ethical fashion five or six years ago, when she was an ethical fashion blogger, and I was just starting my ethical fashion journey. Since then we’ve become very close friends, and supported one another in growing our businesses. We chat about her journey starting Sotela and as an entrepreneur, her decision to pivot to made to order, how and why she doubled her sizing, and much more. In this epis...2020-07-151h 09Medium Well68: What is your wellness routine in service of? (solo episode)In today’s episode, I dive into a topic that’s been on my mind for some time now in regards to wellness. If you’re keeping up with trends, taking fancy supplements and powders, doing the face masks, and beyond— that’s great. But what is it in service of? What are you using your now resilient mind and strong body for? If we aren’t taking care of the collective, showing up to do anti-racism work, and protecting others, what is the point of our wellness? In this episode, I discuss: What is wellness, re...2020-06-2423 minMedium Well67: Embracing courage, the art of demanifestation, and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary with Deborah Hanekamp of Mama Medicine [Live!]Today’s episode is the first episode in the Medium Well… Live! series and it was such a joy to chat again with Deborah of Mama Medicine. We chatted about her experience moving her business to 100% virtual, the themes she’s seeing in her medicine reading, why courage is so important right now, and Deborah answered questions from the audience. It’s such a helpful and assuring listen during this chaotic time. In this episode, we discuss: Deborah’s experience working from home What her shift to a virtual business has been like W...2020-05-201h 06Medium Well66: An introduction to herbal actions (solo episode)I’m diving into herbal actions in today's episode! I break down what herbal actions are, discuss some of the most common herbal actions like adaptogens, nervines, and alternatives, and give you examples for the different herbal actions I discussed. I also discuss why understanding herbal actions are important, and how we can use them to pick the right herbs to take or formulate with. Nothing in this episode should be taken as medical advice, always consult your doctor or holistic practitioner to ensure you find the right herbs for you! In this episode, I di...2020-05-0628 minMedium Well65: Quitting Instagram as a business owner and content creator with Davida Lederle of The Healthy MavenToday I chat with Davida Lederle, the founder of The Healthy Maven, all about her decision to quit Instagram as a content creator. We recorded this a couple of weeks before the pandemic shut down most of our country, so while the world we live in is quite different now, this episode is full of insight into the question “how could I possibly run a business in 2020 without Instagram?" Davida shares her experience as a blogger and content creator moving off the platform, how it’s impacted her and her business, and more. In this episode, we disc...2020-04-221h 03Medium Well64: All we have is the present moment (and how to build a practice to support that) with Laura AhrensIn this episode, I chat with yoga teacher Laura Ahrens about how to cope with what’s going on in the world around us. We dive into why the present is really all we have, and how clear COVID-19 has made that for us, how to build your own contemplative practice, why resistance can be a good thing, how to find teachers, and more. It’s a beautiful conversation that is so insightful into how to deal with these times, and how to be present with it. In this episode, we discuss: Why this situation (COVI...2020-04-081h 56Medium Well63: The astrology of 2020, what disruption shows us, and getting back into alignment with Danielle Beinstein, Psychological AstrologerPsychological Astrologer Dani Beinstein’s last episode of Medium Well (episode 21, where she read my natal chart!) was my most downloaded episode to date, so I have a feeling you will love today’s candid, open, and vulnerable conversation. We talk about astrology and what to expect from 2020, how Dani decided to restructure her work, how innovation and leadership are evolving, her new membership program, how to get into alignment using your chakras, and much more. She even recommends a potential career path for me! I love chatting with Dani because she’s incredibly smart, but also down to earth...2020-03-181h 28Medium Well62: Taking a multifaceted approach to sustainability in business with Ashley Koller of Lundberg Family FarmsI discussed all things sustainability in business with today’s guest, Ashley Koller, who is the Sustainability Specialist at Lundberg Family Farm. I visited Lundberg Family Farm back in the fall for their rice harvest, and I really enjoyed learning about how many facets of business they took into consideration for their sustainability efforts— it was quite eye-opening to me. As consumers, we often just see the end product on a shelf, but we don’t see the impact that the product does or doesn’t make in order to get to the shelf. In this episode we dive into mul...2020-03-1148 minMedium Well61: Balancing wellness with real life, relationship building, and evaluating trends with Rachelle RobinettIn today’s episode, I chatted with Rachelle Robinett, Holistic Health Practitioner, Clinical Herbalist & Founder of Supernatural, for a second time on the pod. Her first episode, episode 4, is one of the most listened to episodes to date— feel free to scroll back and take a listen if you want to hear more about Rachelle’s background and approach. In this episode, we dive into balancing wellness with everyday life, evaluating trends, how Rachelle builds relationships in her business, and beyond. In this episode, we discuss: How to balance your wellness routine with everyday life 2020-03-041h 05Medium Well60: The importance of empathy and giving people a break [solo episode]In this episode, I discuss my thoughts around the importance of having empathy for others, for not judging others based on your lived experience and preconceptions, and why it’s important to do what’s best for you. The internet and the planet can be such a challenging, hard, lonely, and judgemental place. What if we focused on the things we can control, the life we want to live, and sharing from a place of empathy and understanding, instead of assumptions and judging? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic as well— feel free to message me on In...2020-02-2619 minMedium Well59: Freelancing, making money as a creative, overwhelm, and community with Katie Dalebout of Let It OutThis week’s episode was recorded live with my friend Katie in my home in Denver in the company of some lovely women. We discussed overwhelm, freelancing, sustainability, making money, and so much more in this candid, open conversation between friends. In this episode, we discuss: Why we love podcasting How to manage overwhelm, especially as a freelancer Why making money is confusing and weird, especially on the internet The importance of community for freelancers How we made new friends while moving to a new city 2020-02-121h 29Medium Well58: How I got started with freelance writing [solo episode]In this episode, I am answering a question I am asked often: “how did you get started as a freelance writer?” I share my journey with writing, how I got my first clients, relationship building, pitching, pricing and project structure, why sometimes you might take on free work, and more. I spill all my secrets, and while some are specific to writing, I offer tips that will likely help you in any freelance or consulting endeavor. Topics covered: How I started writing Why it’s so important to put your talents out into the wo...2020-02-0538 minMedium Well57: Digging deeper into human design with Erin Claire JonesErin Claire Jones and I have crossed paths in many different ways over the years, and I am so thrilled to have her on Medium Well to dive even more deeply into Human Design! I am somewhat skeptical of some of these modalities, but the more I learn about Human Design, the more spot-on I find it. Erin is a wealth of knowledge on the topic, and we dive into some of the areas of human design she doesn’t speak about much— the gates and the lines (profiles), as well as how she built her business, finding purpose, and...2020-01-291h 09Medium Well56: Creating impactful events and how to set down roots after moving to a new city with Shannan ScottIn this episode, I chat with Shannon Scott, an Experiential Marketing Consultant, all about building impactful events, her experience moving and building roots in three cities in three years, working in seasons, and so much more. I really enjoy Shannan’s thoughtful, light-hearted, and accessible approach to her work and lifestyle, and I learned a lot from her in this episode about building events that matter! In this episode, we discuss: Shannan’s advice for running events How to build your offline events using an online presence Why Shannan believes events shou...2020-01-2252 min
LET IT OUT284 | A green episode - sustainability, being "green" in new cities, openness about money with Sara WeinrebShow notes:- Sara's Podcast Medium Well- Katie's episode on Sara's podcast- Sara's Instagram- Spiraling PodcastIf you Liked This Episode Try Out: Mama Medicine
2020-01-161h 36Medium Well55: Intentional fashion, intentional living, and intentional business with Jenni KayneIn today’s episode, I chat with Jenni Kayne— you may know her d’orsay flats and cozy sweaters in her namesake brand. We talk about how she built her business to a cult following, what it means to live and work seasonally, why slow, high-quality fashion is pricey, and how Jenni practices self-care as an entrepreneur and mother. Jenni has so much to share as she has been building and growing her business for nearly a decade as a mindful entrepreneur. Dive in and soak up Jenni’s wisdom! In this episode, we discuss: How Jenn...2020-01-1535 minMedium Well54: How to approach sustainability holistically and why regenerative agriculture is the future with Kamea Chayne of Green DreamerIf you are interested in sustainability or if you are simply a human living on this planet, Kamea Chayne, Conscious Creator and Host of Green Dreamer Podcast, dig in deep in today’s episode. We talk about sustainability from a holistic standpoint, looking at militarism, banking, and more in addition to living a low waste lifestyle. Kamea is a wealth of information in regards to sustainability, and this conversation was so eye-opening for me! We also dove into the details of how she runs her business and her transitioning business model, which offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective. 2020-01-081h 13Medium WellSolo update and what to expect in season two!Medium Well is back for season two! In this episode, I recap what I've been up to the past two months, what I've been exploring and enjoying, and what I envision for the next season of the podcast. All the deets: Find all the previous episodes of Medium Well on my website. Tag me (@saraweinreb) on Instagram with your thoughts! 2020-01-0119 minMedium WellSeason break and a requestJust a short episode to talk about the season break I am taking for a few weeks, and a request for your thoughts and feedback. Thank you for listening to Medium Well! All the deets: Sign up for my new newsletter, Sara… lately Find all the previous episodes of Medium Well on my website. Tag me (@saraweinreb) on Instagram with your favorite takeaways from the episode and how you will use design thinking in your work. 2019-10-2309 minMedium Well52: How convenience culture is impacting our health, our planet, and our loneliness (solo series)I am, by default, a very curious person, which means I question everything and always want to dig deeper. Lately, I’ve been wondering what the impact of convenience culture has on our lives— our ability to be present and focus inwards, on our planet, on our connection to one another. How does our fast and cheap lifestyle impact our wellbeing? In this episode, I share my thoughts on the topic. In this episode, I discuss: How to always take a pause before buying something new or making a decision How slowing down allo...2019-10-1626 minMedium Well51: Navigating stress and anxiety through slow, intentional living (solo series)Stressed out, worried, and anxious used to be my norm— and now, while I am not exactly stress-free, it’s no longer a given. In this episode I talk about how my journey into sustainability and mindful living lead me to intentionalism, living an intentional lifestyle, and the tools and resources I use to slow down and be less stressed. As stress is one of our biggest contributors to disease, it’s so important to manage your stress levels. Plus, it just feels better! In this episode, I discuss: How ditching fast fashion was the first...2019-10-0935 minMedium Well50: My health journey and advice for others navigating theirs (solo series)Like many of us, I have had a long and winding health journey, consisting of several chronic conditions. In this episode, I share my health story including being diagnosed with chronic migraines at age 13, and my nearly 3-year journey to get a cancer diagnosis. I also share my tips for navigating your own health journey, if you or someone you love is going through it (though I hope that’s not the case!). In this episode, I discuss: My chronic migraine diagnosis at age 13 How I struggled with chronic pelvic pain My...2019-10-0238 minMedium Well49: Zero waste is a scam (solo series)Okay, I know this might be a bit controversial. And I am a big advocate for reducing waste, of course. The problem is, I think the way zero waste is presented doesn’t present or allow for the complexity of the situation. We are often pigeon-holed into picking the “non-plastic” item in order to keep up with what’s presented as best for the planet, but there are so many other considerations at stake. In this episode, I break down my thoughts on the matter. In this episode, I discuss: Why I think the zero waste mo...2019-09-2533 minMedium Well48: Sunk costs (solo series)I am a huge fan of avoiding the trap of sunk costs, and so I am excited to share all about this concept in today’s episode. Understanding sunk costs really changed my perspective and even my life in some ways. In this episode, I discuss: What is a sunk cost? How to avoid getting trapped in a sunk cost Examples of common sunk costs How to shift your mindset in regards to sunk costs Why understanding sunk costs is another tool for mindfulness and presence 2019-09-1821 minMedium Well47: Ethical and sustainable fashion 101 (solo series)Today’s episode is all about ethical and sustainable fashion. I discuss my experience with transitioning to ethical fashion and starting an ethical fashion business. I explain how to evaluate which items are ethically and sustainably made, why ethical fashion was a mindset shift and how it helped me live a more intentional life and save money. In this episode, I discuss: The difference between sustainable and ethical fashion My journey with ethical fashion and starting my business How I saved money by transitioning to only buying ethical fashion Wh...2019-09-1131 minMedium Well46: My existential crisis in sharing my work (solo series)This episode is my reflection on how challenging it is to have “business as usual” when there is seemingly an endless amount of suffering in the world at the moment. Between the Amazon fires, mass shootings, immigration issues… I am struggling to balance my work in “wellness” with the overall challenges in the world. It’s hard to feel like my work is making an impact when there are so much huge issues to tackle. In this episode, I discuss: How I am having trouble balancing my work with my emotions and the feeling like it’s not eno...2019-09-0431 minMedium Well45: Design Thinking: The fundamentals and how to use it to grow your business (solo series)Today’s episode is the first in my new solo series! Today I am teaching the fundamental principles and steps in the design thinking process, a creative problem-solving methodology that puts user empathy at the center point of your offerings. This way you are designing for your market and making it inherently desirable, not creating something and then convincing your market that they need it! I have taught and used this tool for 7 years now, and I can say confidently it will change the way you do business. You can skip to 6:40 if you want to bypass the part wh...2019-08-2837 minMedium Well44: Practical and mystical tools for building and scaling a wellness startup with Michelle Pellizzon of HolisticismI am thrilled to have Michelle Pellizzon, founder and CEO of Holisticism, as my first repeat guest on Medium Well! Michelle’s first episode (episode 25) on her health and healing journey, her career, wellness, and how she came to start Holisticism was well-loved, and she’s back for round two to talk all things business. This episode is a deep dive into how she started Holisticism, what practical and mystical tools she used, her advice for starting something new, and lots of helpful nitty-gritty details on building a mission-driven business. If you are an entrepreneur, someone considering starting a side...2019-08-211h 50
Portfolio Career PodcastSara Weinreb - Moving, Writing, And Creating Her Own ExperiencesResources:
1) Sara's website
2) Sara's Instagram account
3) Sara's podcast, Medium Well
4) The specific Medium Well podcast episode mentioned
5) The Joy List
6) Unlonely Planety, a new book by Jillian Richardson
This episode with time-stamp notes can be found at my website
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Portfolio Career Podcast with David NebinskiSara Weinreb - Moving, Writing, And Creating Her Own ExperiencesResources:
1) Sara's website
2) Sara's Instagram account
3) Sara's podcast, Medium Well
4) The specific Medium Well podcast episode mentioned
5) The Joy List
6) Unlonely Planety, a new book by Jillian Richardson
This episode with time-stamp notes can be found at my website
2019-08-1532 minMedium WellConnecting with the energies of plants, nature, and our bodies through herbalism with Erin Lovell VerinderYou’re in for a treat with today’s episode, where I chat with the lovely Erin Lovell Verinder. Erin is an Herbalist, Nutritionist, Energetic Healer, and Author, and she is one of the most comforting people to talk to! Her knowledge of plant-based living and medicine is deep, and in this conversation we explored her background in herbalism, how to connect to the energy of nature and plants, gut health, being more present, healing yourself from burnout, and much more. In this episode, we discuss: Erin’s perspective on herbalism— combining science and tradition 2019-08-141h 39Medium Well42: Shifting from functional medicine labs and supplements to breathwork and self-healing with Victoria Albina of Feminist WellnessToday’s episode is so packed with useful information about our health and wellbeing! I chatted with Victoria Albina, Functional Medicine Life Coach and Breathwork Facilitator, all about ways to heal. Victoria was my functional medicine practitioner in NYC, and it’s been fascinating watching her evolve her practice from externally-focused to internally-focused, helping her clients to be their own healer, which we discuss at length in this episode. In this episode, we discuss: Victoria’s health journey and how it led to where she is now Why Victoria decided to become a Nurse...2019-08-071h 51Medium Well41: Life as multi-hyphenate, the process of exploration, and healing with Seher SikandarSeher Sinkandar is a multi-hyphenate— she’s a photographer, writer, community facilitator, speaker, and creative strategist, amongst other things. In this episode we talk about having various identities, Seher’s process to explore what she enjoys and what she wants to offer, how she chooses projects, and her healing journey. In this episode, we discuss: Seher’s journey into freelance creative work How she’s evolving beyond photography and what she is focusing on expanding into How she started her writings on Instagram How her Sudanese Healing Database project came to be...2019-07-311h 55Medium WellConnecting to your intuition and a psychic reading with Jessica PepplerOn this episode of Medium Well, I chat with Jessica Peppler, a Psychic Medium & Breathwork Healer, all about intuition. Instead of relying on external advice, Jessica shares how to connect to your own inner wisdom and strengthen your connection to your intuition. In the second half of the episode, Jessica shares a psychic reading for me (starting at 1:08:06), which was very interesting and informative! I think you will love this episode and learn so much. In this episode, we discuss: How Jessica came to be a professional psychic and medium, and why it surprised her2019-07-241h 53Medium WellSeeking your soul's purpose and exploring the Akashic Records Ashley Wood of Manifest ThisI was thrilled to chat with Ashley Wood, an International Akashic Records Reader and host of the Manifest This podcast, to learn more about the Akashic records, how they may serve us, and how we can find our soul’s purpose, for this week’s episode. Ashley also opens my Akashic Records for a mini-reading so you can get a sense of what the experience is like! Ashley has so much wise advice, and is so in her power— she’s an expander for me and I hope you’ll learn a lot from today’s episode as well. In th...2019-07-171h 07Medium WellSolo episode: Plastic Free July and getting started with sustainable livingIn today’s episode I talk about Plastic Free July and my tips for getting started with sustainable and zero waste living. It can feel overwhelming at first, but there are so many easy steps you can take to get started on reducing your environmental footprint. Whether you’re brand new to this lifestyle or a pro, I hope this episode provides you with some new tips and insight into sustainable living. In this episode, I discuss: The Plastic Free July Movement How to get into the mindset of sustainable living Why...2019-07-1027 minMedium WellAstroplanning and eclipse season with Emmalea Russo of Avant GalaxyEmmalea Russo is an astrologer and a writer. In this episode, we discuss astroplanning, what she calls planning your schedule, life events, and more around astrology, and get into what astrology is really about. We also talk about the upcoming eclipse season and what you need to know about it! In this episode, we discuss: Emmalea’s path to working with astrology Her favorite astrological and spiritual tools How to incorporate astrology in day to day life How the moon is a grounding element of astrology, and how to pl...2019-07-0356 minMedium WellWhat you need to know about CBD, and what it's like to start a business in cannabis with Amy Duncan of MowellensWe dive into all things CBD in today’s episode, where I chat with Amy Duncan, Founder and CEO of Mowellens. Amy launched Mowellens last year after her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer, and we talk about her journey with her husband, launching the company, and deep dive into the world of CBD. Is it the cure-all it’s being touted as? And so much more. In this episode, we discuss: Amy’s career path How her husband discovered he had a brain tumor Why Amy decided to launch Mowellens 2019-06-261h 11Medium WellTaking the pressure off your passions, rooting sustainability in nature, setting boundaries, and managing burnout with Rebecca MageeThis week’s episode is with my dear friend Rebecca Magee. Rebecca is a sustainability professional in the fashion industry, a facilitator, and a women's retreats host. She is deeply knowledgeable about sustainability in fashion and beyond, and I am constantly learning from her! This episode is a peek into our conversation in my home in Denver— our interests have evolved as has our friendship— and I am excited for you to learn from Rebecca as well. In this episode, we discuss: What it’s like when your passions change and how to flow with it...2019-06-191h 42Medium Well34: Solo Episode: Moving to Colorado, my shifting thoughts on sustainability and wellness, and how my transition has evolved so farToday I am launching my first solo episode! Since I started this podcast to share my journey after closing my fashion business and trying to determine what I wanted to explore next, I wanted to share an update nearly a year after recording the first episode on where I am at. I share about what I’ve learned through the guests on the podcast, how my relationship to wellness and sustainability is evolving, why I moved to Colorado, and more. Lots of raw thoughts in this episode, and as the first solo episode, I would love to hear your th...2019-06-1245 minMedium Well33: Reconnecting to mother earth, financial responsibility and healing, mindful confrontation, and conscious consumption with Deborah Hanekamp of Mama MedicineI had such a lovely time chatting with Deborah Hanekamp, Seeress & Founder of Space by Mama Medicine, on today’s episode. Deborah is such a healing presence, and she shared so much great knowledge in this episode about our relationship to healing, how we need to reconnect to the earth and spend more time outside, how to be a more conscious consumer and therefore kinder to the planet, and more. In this episode, we discuss: What is Mama Medicine and what is a medicine reading? How to decide which healers to see and be...2019-06-051h 03Medium Well32: Goal setting and organization, managing multiple businesses, and using Whole Brain Thinking with Mary ClavieresMary Clavieres is a jill of many trades— she is Founder & CEO of Brief Transitions, The Transitions Collective & Mary Clavieres Consulting. She juggles three businesses including a product-based business, a coaching collective for women going through transitions, and a consulting business where she uses her training in Whole Brain Thinking. We chat about all of the above in today’s episode, including Mary’s advice if you are in transitions, how to set goals that are manageable, and how to understand your strengths and work with others who compliment your skillset. In this episode, we discuss: Mar...2019-05-291h 07Medium Well31: Building a food brand, sourcing, developing, and marketing tahini, entrepreneurship as a mother, and prioritizing family with Shelby Zitelman of Soom FoodsIn today’s episode, I chat with Shelby Zitelman, co-founder and COO of Soom Foods. Shelby is my former boss (!), and someone who I consider to be a mentor, so it was a delight to chat with her about how she built her tahini brand, Soom Foods, over the past five years, including educating people on what the heck tahini is! We also discussed her recent shift in roles at the company, stepping down from CEO in order to prioritize her family. In this episode, we discuss: Shelby’s career journey and how it lead her...2019-05-221h 38Medium Well30: The history and heritage of artisan fashion and why fast fashion is a threat, and getting started with ethical fashion with Livia Firth of Eco-Age and Marianne HernandezThis episode is a bit different than usual— I had the opportunity to interview ethical and sustainable fashion advocate and entrepreneur Livia Firth, Co-founder and Creative Director of Eco-Age and founder of the Green Carpet Challenge and Marianne Hernandez, President of PACUNAM, the foundation for maya cultural and natural heritage, and decided to record it for the podcast! The two of them partnered with a handful of other individuals to create a short documentary, Fashionscapes: Artisans Guatemaya, which “tells the story of the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Guatemala’s 1 million artisans.” We sat down after the premiere at Parsons a...2019-05-1537 minMedium Well29: What is Psych-K and how can it help me unblock limiting beliefs? with Jena SophiaPsych-K seems to be all over my Instagram feed, so I was excited to have Jena Sophia on the podcast to talk all about it, what it is, how it works, and give me a mini session (though it wasn’t recorded on air!). The bulk of our conversation is about how Psych-K works in addition to how and why our limiting beliefs hold us back, epigenetics, the energy of abundance, and more. In this episode, we discuss: Jena’s health journey and how she subsequently found Psych-K What is Psych-K and how does...2019-05-081h 00