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Welcome to Season 2!! Coach Jeremy is a powerful, positive force using gratitude, movement and joy to make a massive impact on the world. In our conversation today we talk plant
Travel blogger Kashlee Kucheran is a minimalist. She sold 90% of her material belongings to travel the world, typically staying in one place for 5 to 6 months where she and her husband really settle in to the lifestyle, rhythm and culture. Kashlee thought Instagram was an important tool to promote her business and found herself comparing herself to others, feeling like she was not enough and spending hours to get the “perfect” photo instead of enjoying the experience in front of her. That's when she realized she needed to change her relationship to the popular platform.
Today's Guest is Jamie Lerner, pyshchotherapist and author of The Ever-Loving Essence of You. Jamie shares her experience of living a truly joyful life that feels good virtually all the time. Jamie believes that we are all conscious creators and she helps her clients to access their own power to create the life that they most desire. Jamie's consistent message is that we always know what is best, or right, for us…that our answers lie within ourselves.
A rare and life-threatening type of ectopic pregnancy almost took Bekah Goldenholz's life earlier this year, spurring her to take her Pro-Choice stance public. Bekah believes women need to tell and share their stories and she's hoping to create a community where women support each other and share openly about their difficulties with pregnancy, starting a family, loss and more. With an amazing and loving support system, Bekah and her husband are now navigating the complex process of surrogacy to continue her family's dream of having more children.
Barry is expansive, beautiful, enlightening and full of love — he literally beams light and positive energy. He wasn't always like this — at one point Barry “had it all” — an extremely successful career, financial abundance, a marriage, health, kids, travel and YET — he felt like he was on autopilot. It turns out he was missing profound connection to himself and others. We talk about how he transformed, birthed self-love and now lives each day of this beautiful life fully. With his long-time best-friend Barry created 1HeartJourneys.com as a way to support other leaders in their own journeys of healing, transformation and envisioning a more beautiful and peaceful world, one truly integrated with and informed by the awesome nature all around us.
Traci Blank is a hypnotherapist. First of all, all hypnosis is self-hypnosis — you can only go under hypnosis if you believe you can, you want to and you feel safe. Secondly, hypnotherapists believe that you are the expert in your own life. Their work is to help you access your own inner wisdom and to reprogram beliefs that are holding you back. Our subconscious beliefs create the world that we see — whether we realize it or not and whether we are aware of the beliefs or not! I am a total fan — this is a must listen!
@StephGeeBeauty and her partners (mom Miriam and sisters Natalie and Celene) are the Founders of @GeeBeauty. A self proclaimed extrovert and youngest of the team, Steph leads content creation and social engagement for the company. She loves creating insightful and inspiring beauty and wellness content to help others, and she loves interacting with her audience. Today we talk body image, friendships, dating, beauty from the inside out and being responsible for your energy. Stephanie is a breath of fresh air — I hope you enjoy her beautiful energy.
Leila Centner believes our children will be the generation to save the world. After experiencing a difficult childhood, Leila moved out at the age of 15. Since then, she has been on a journey to create financial independence, and to heal herself. While Leila and her husband David have achieved tremendous success, she still felt something was missing. Until a year ago when she experienced healing at a very deep level. Leila is now on a mission to share what she has learned to help heal and nurture our next generation. Through her new private school, @CentnerAcademy, Leila is doing just that.
@BeforeYouShoot is a movement to humanize the lives of Black men in America in this era of shooting unarmed men of color. We have all been socialized to view a man of color as a threat through repeated messages and images in the media. This film paints a fuller, more accurate picture of Black men as humans with lives and families, fears and hopes. Listening to Film Producer @mdsimmonsproductions made me think of @BreneBrown writing “People are hard to hate close up. Move in.” This is your invitation to move in closer.
Marianne Curtis is an amazing woman — attorney and athlete — incredibly inspiring and really self-aware. She is super motivated, goal oriented and offers so many practical tips for choosing a positive mindset and creating your life. I also think she's the happiest lawyer I've ever met. We discuss her being married to a (Jewish) woman and her Catholic faith, the importance of her central family unit, her pursuit of playing collegiate level basketball as a 5'5” point guard and channeling her intense energy.
Today's show is an amazing conversation with Alix Lebec. Alix leads investor relations and marketing for WaterEquity, an outgrowth of water.org, the organization co-founded by Gary White and Matt Damon that has empowered 21 million people globally with access to safe water and sanitation. Water Equity puts capital to work to deliver universal access to safe water and sanitation. Alix recently closed WaterEquity's flagship $50 million Impact Investing Fund. In addition to her impressive professional career, Alix has a passion for dance, performance and creative expression. A self-described French social and cultural entrepreneur who grew up in South Korea and China, Alix went from working at the World Bank to the Clinton Global Initiative before taking on fundraising and investment relations for water and waterequity. Alix is so bright and inspiring and I have to say one of the most striking things to me was her clear expression of something I read about many years ago. I don't know if anyone has read the Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield. The 1st time I read it was over 20 years ago and it always stuck with me. The book reveals a series of insights about human evolution and the critical stage we are at currently in our evolution. One of the insights is about how our paths are really about discovering a truth that is a higher synthesis of what our parents believed and represent through their lives. Alix seems to have done this so beautifully in her life through her work and pursuit of personal passions.
Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a Professor of Psychology and Director of The Stress, Anxiety, and Resilience Research Center at Hunter College. We have an extensive conversation that dives into the human experience with anxiety, stress, technology, relationships, social support and emotional wellbeing. We also discuss how the general consumer has NO IDEA what data technology companies collect and how they use our information, and what steps you can take to protect your privacy. www.thejoyfulhour.com
Today's show is with Erica Groussman, Co-Founder of TRUWOMEN, a company creating female friendly, nutritious and delicious protein powder and bars that are vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher. They're also launching two new cookies this month which I can't wait to try! I love that Erica and her co-Founder Stephanie Pyatt prioritize women as customers, women owned and lead business partners and take a stand for pay equity.
Do you think the world is unraveling? Because that's what God says. Through life's mysterious working, @IreneMarie was lead to co-found the Foundation of Heaven, a small group called to do the work of God. Receiving messages through a channel, they journeyed to the Java Sea in 2011 to open the Vortex between the World of Light, home to the Illuminated Beings, and our human earth. God asked for his Heaven under the Sea to be revealed at this time because it contains the information needed to save human race. Tune in to hear more of this fascinating journey.
@Juan9F whose @9fcreative agency likes to work with clients who are changing the
Uly “The Monster” Diaz is my guest today. With a troubled past that includes street gangs, fighting and prison, Uly knew he needed to straighten out his life. He came out of prison and went straight into being security for his childhood friend @PitBull. At 35, @Uly_Monster finally followed his heart and launched his boxing career and now has a 10-1 (9KO's) record. Uly is living proof that if you really want something, nothing and noone can take it from you.
Patrick Frost is creator of Frost Fit Training and a Master Trainer for Nike, one of only 25 in North America. Through @FrostFitTraining Patrick offers self-guided monthly fitness programs, one on on online training and retreats and group fitness programs. This is a beautiful episode, with Patrick sharing his coming out story, how he got his amazing abs, his struggles with depression and drugs as a teenager, his move to NYC, and his passion for fitness and always being a student in life.
Dr. Melissa Lazarus is a top Miami dermatologist with extensive experience and expertise in general, cosmetic, pediatric, and surgical dermatology. Melissa gives her tips for keeping your skin healthy and tells us about the hottest new treatments for skin care. We also dive into Melissa's personal journey with a pregnancy complication and how to handle not being heard by your doctor. I loved connecting with Melissa, and hope you get as much out of our conversation as I did!
Aldo Jansel and I discuss overcoming trauma through Improv, releasing repressed feelings through meditation and Aldo's passion project — compost toilets
@Valerialvaarez, Organizer of #TedxWynwoodWomen and Founder of Modern Women, a non-profit org aimed at empowering women through story telling and community as well as providing middle and high school girls the knowledge and skills to grow into the best version of themselves. Val shares the personal struggle that inspired her work — one that she hid for many years — and how once she opened up, she felt much happier, stronger and at peace. Now she's inspiring other women to do the same.
@DarrahB is a prolific writer, contributing to @Forbes, @Thrive, @Medium and more. She's also an entrepreneur, and she's currently hosting a weekly video series with @DeepakChopra. Darrah's got a huge vision to help literally millions of people live more intentional lives. We discuss mindset, persistence, how success looks different for everyone. Darrah is super smart, I hope you learn as much as I did!
Danielle Garno has a very full — and intense — life, as a mom of 4 young girls and a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, she's quickly become the go-to person for Fashion Law (she just wrapped teaching the first Fashion Law class at University of Miami Law School!). We discuss her drive, competitive nature, and what it's been like being a woman in this rough and tumble profession. We talk about the myth of work-life balance, the importance of being present and appreciating how far you've come.
Becoming a parent is such an amazing and overwhelming experience. In today's episode I sit down with Marisa Herron, who happens to be a Barry's Instructor
What is Financial Peace? Does it mean having more money?? According to Corporate Finance expert and Financial Guru Carolina Rolim, no it does not mean having more money. You could have hundreds of dollars in your bank account or millions and not have financial peace. It all depends on your relationship with your money and whether you are in control of your financial situation, or if it is controlling you. You can support @thejoyfulhour_ Podcast on Patreon now, visit www.patreon.com/thejoyfulhour!
Sarah Akiba is a generous, beautiful, young, bright entrepreneurial hustler. Sarah has always been a connector, and one to help others. After her father's death, she created the Angel Watching Over Me Foundation where she provides grief support groups and then created Girls Club, a weekly empowerment meeting for middle school girls in need. On the business side, Sarah founded @awomlab a co-working space for women, @awom a fashion brand, @lecafe ☕️.
Kellie shares her positivity, developing emotional toughness, being an athlete, embracing starting over, grief, loss, healing and so much more in today's episode. Kellie is the Founder of Strength is the New Beauty, a non-profit organization where she shares her empowering message, infusing fitness and empowerment to inspire others. Kellie is also an amazing Trainer at Barry's, a yoga instructor and a Lululemon Ambassador. Kellie is so open and interested in learning and growing. Listening to her brings a smile to my face.
Johanna Thompson is a BIG personality. She's a Model, Fitness Trainer and Blogger. She's also sober, and has done A LOT of work on herself — therapy, yoga, meditation, silent retreats, sweat lodges, podcasts and more. At 30, she's in a place where she is living for herself and no one else. Her IG persona @JungleJohanna, is very much in control, and has inspired other women to take their power back too. This conversation is completely authentic, super entertaining and inspiring too. Adult Content.
Monica Reyes made a major life and career transitioned when she chose to exit the successful law firm she co-founded. After having a child and struggling with a nagging feeling of just not being happy with what she was doing, Monica took the leap and created a career as a Spiritual Coach, Life Strategist and Inspirational and Motivational Speaker. In this episode, Monica opens up about how she got to where she is, and what taking that leap has meant for her and her family.
Marc Lesser, Zen Teacher + CEO, and I discuss his new book Seven Practices of a Mindful Leader. Marc was one of my teachers in the Engage workshop I took on Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence and Neuroscience and we begin with him answering my burning
Holistic Nutritionist Galit Zarco @eatlivenutrition joins me in today's episode to share her expertise including the link between food and mood, the state of our collective intake of processed foods and their impact on our bodies. We talk about sleep, leaky gut
@jennyperezart, a culturally influenced, female empowering visual pop artist describes how she made an abrupt transition from her “safe” job in a medical office to pursuing art at the age of 19. She worked under Romero Britto and then learned from 3D graffiti pioneer Erni Vales. She has now created over 10 collections, countless murals, street art and more. Her latest collection #neitherherenorthere explores time, how we occupy space and ultimately how we always choose each other.
Today I discuss self love with my friend Aldo Gonzalez. We talk about how I (@bianca_erickson) spent most of my life looking for love in all the wrong places, how I created a practice of self love and what that looks like on a day to day basis. I share how practicing self love and authentic self expression support me in my ongoing personal growth and transformation. I hope this episode touches you and inspires you. Sending you so much love and a big hug!
Olivia Ormos is founder of OO&CO, a marketing, events, talent management and public relations company that has organized some of the biggest events across the US including the @ModelVolleyball event, drawing 15,000 attendees every year! Olivia and I discuss how she got started, the values and culture she creates in her company and what she recommends to people who want to follow in her footsteps.
I spoke with Kim Stone, EVP of Business Development for the @MiamiHeat; she's part of the most diverse executive leadership team in the NBA. Kim is a gay woman who came out relatively late in her life; we discuss how being her *full* authentic self allows her to be a better leader and mother. Kim is a master at reframing “negative” situations to see the value in them and her positive, growth mindset is a key part of her phenomenal success.
I had the best time in my conversation with Starr Hawkins @babymommafit, discussing her journey in sobriety. I am so inspired by what Starr has done and how she has totally turned her life around and smashed her goals. Starr is super open — sharing her experiences — from not caring about anything and the horrible formula that made her unmanageable life manageable, to caring A LOT, saying NO, finding herself and building a life she doesn't want to tear down.
Michelle Oravitz @thewholesomelotusacupuncture, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, shares some of her key learnings from having studied and practiced these ancient medicinal teachings. Michelle's passion is fertility and since recording this episode, she's launched her own podcast, The Wholesome Fertility. An underlying premise of her work that very much resonates with me is that the body heals itself when given the opportunity.
Today's episode is with my beautiful friend Missy Babicka @beautybodybaby. Missy shares her very personal and touching experience with losing her mother at the age of 15. Loss and grief are experiences we all deal with, and Missy encourages us to LOVE and to LIVE fully. If you haven't yet, please rate, review and subscribe to the show! Check us out on IG @thejoyfulhour_ and online at www.thejoyfulhour.com.
Psychotherapist Bette Galen joins me to discuss Legacy Burdens — harmful behaviors, beliefs, emotional reactions, thought patterns, etc that are passed down overtly, subconsciously and genetically over generations. Women already have all their eggs in utero, which means our genetic material was inside our maternal grandmother! My conversation with Bette dives into how Legacy Burdens come into play for all of us— including those who may use egg or sperm donors or a surrogate.
Today's episode is with my dear friend Mojee Shokri, a seeker on the path of spiritual awakening. Mojee holds Tea Ceremonies and Spiritual Retreats, in addition to designing and creating beautiful one of a kind pieces of jewelry, clutches and smudge feathers. Mojee has been consciously on her spiritual path for 25 years, and has deepened her awareness through participating in silent retreats — some lasting up to 3 weeks. A silent retreat is not for everyone, but to me it sounds so intriguing!
Gigi Vogel created @delaheart_ as a way for women to share, learn and support each other through our journeys with health, wellness, fitness, fashion and beauty. One of the things I love so much about Gigi is her passion for sharing her special tips, well researched information and knowledge with other women. We discuss Gigi's morning routine, her love of reading including what she's reading now, the importance of lymphatic drainage, yoga, spirituality, finding your passion and more.
My guest today is @tanialuisalester, a Medical Intuitive trained in Theta Healing. While Tania began her career in traditional medicine, she shifted to this powerful form of alternative medicine after experiencing a health crisis. Theta Healing has healed people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus and even Cancer; it also addresses psychological disorders such as anorexia. Tania's experiences highlight the importance of our thoughts as well as the people and energy we surround ourselves with.
I was shocked to learn that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, second only to oil. It takes more than 5,000 gallons of water to make a t-shirt and a pair of jeans!! The U.S. generates 25 BILLION LBS of textile waste each year, recycling very little of it. This waste can take up to 200 years to biodegrade in a landfill. Today @GabriellaSmith, Founder of @TheUpCycleProject shares her journey with sustainable fashion.
In today's episode, author @alan_philips and and I continue our conversation about his new book @ageofideas. We talk about failure, confidence, the power of the mind and embracing uncertainty. What does it look like to embrace the dichotomy of knowing you are being called to do something — like writing a book, starting a clothing line, opening your own restaurant, and yet, simultaneously having no idea how it will turn out! When we embrace uncertainty we give our inner creative potential an outlet to express itself, and to grow. Remember to rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. Find us on IG and FB @thejoyfulhour_.
It's no secret that we are living in a time of disruption and rapid transformation. In his new book @ageofideas, @alan_philips asserts that our individual creativity is our last remaining sustainable competitive advantage — and that by unlocking our creative potential, we are on the path to personal fulfillment and professional achievement. The Age of Ideas was particularly striking to me as I look at how I view my son, what his place and purpose is in this world, along with my own.
Since it's Thanksgiving Week, I thought I'd keep it light-hearted in an amusing conversation with Cristina Bustamante, creator of the hilarious blog and newsletter, @SurvivingCristina, and Ringmistress of the #BustamanteCircus. In this episode we discuss using humor to navigate the ups and downs of life, and how humor can help keep us all alive through the journey of parenthood. Cristina and I discuss what it's like to put ourselves “out there”, and how to add a little more joy into our lives. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. As a special thank you, I've created a special 5-minute meditation to help you get centered and calm. You can find it at thejoyfulhour.com.
It feels like there has never been a time quite like the one we are in now, and while there is so much good in the world, and in all of us, it seems like we are also in need of deep healing individually and collectively. I sat down with Miami Beach City Commissioner and friend @rickymiamibeach to discuss the importance of Community, Connection and Common Ground. You can find us @thejoyfulhour_ on IG and at www.thejoyfulhour.com. As always, please rate, review and subscribe to the show!
If you've run across me over the past few years, chances are good that I've shared my enthusiasm for Barry's with you. I've brought every person I could to try this amazing experience. From my neighbor walking her dog to my 67 year old friend, if you would listen, I would invite you. Barry's is a very important part of my life -- I literally feel like Barry's saved my life. Today @rayanivallias, @derekdegrazio and @bianca_erickson discuss how @barrysbootcamp has impacted us.
I had always thought of Homeopathy as holistic, alternative healing — but I had never tried it or known anything more about it. Today's episode of @thejoyfulhour_ explores Homeopathic Medicine with a seasoned practitioner, Keren Levy @themiamihomeopath. Let's listen to learn more what Homeopathy is and how it can be used to help you be well, balanced and healthy — emotionally, mentally and physically.
Today's episode is about my #MeToo experiences. I never anticipated that I would be discussing these experiences on my podcast, however here I am. Given everything that has been brought forth recently and the memories that resurfaced and the feelings that came up for me, I just felt utterly compelled to share my story in the hope that it helps other people work through their own. Let's listen to my conversation with my very gracious friend, Cari Fund.
What is your relationship to food? Have you ever fasted? Do you diet? Today's episode is with my sweet Sally Schimko, Founder of My Sexy Veggies. Sally is on a mission to inspire others by sharing her passion for food, fitness and wellness. We discuss our relationship to food, its impact on our health and emotions, about creating balance and more.
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