100% BS with Bella Solanot

Why am I making a bunny vlog? What have rabbits taught me about loneliness? What are my priorities these days? Answering these questions and more on today's solo episode. Episode Notes:The bunny vlog origin story and my plan to befriend the backyard rabbitWhat spending time in nature teaches you about lonelinessWhat kind of esoteric goodies are hidden in nature?Inspiration from Cody Ko's podcast Insanely ChillBeing relentless with energetic boundaries and what I make time forReflecting on hosting an incredible 2-day virtual event (Forge Your Own Path)What true "service to others" means LINKS:Create Your Compass CourseYouTubeInstagramTikTokSubstack writing

WELCOME BAAAACK PARTY PEOPLE! An honest look back at the last 3+ years of 100% BS and the story of why it was time to pause because the truth is, pressure doesn't always make diamonds. I'll share my reflections on the role of resistance in creative projects, how to know when it's time to pause or pivot, and... what's in store for 100% BS!! Episode Notes:A brief history of this podcast and my evolving relationship to itWhy I took 6 months off from podcastingMy dark side and being my own worst criticReleasing old stories and resetting the energy for 100% BSAn important reminder my grandmothers' writing taught meThe power of your natural giftsThe future of this showWhy pressure makes turdsLINKS:YouTubeInstagramTikTokSubstack (writing)Programs, offers, interactive stuff hehe

Welcome back to the show. After a much-needed 6 month hiatus, 100% BS has returned with new energy, a new look, and a new gal behind the mic ;) Tune into this shorty for a quick intro and reset on what's to come. Thanks for being here.Xo,BS

100% BS Solo Episode! I've been on a wild ride since May and I am here to share a bit about that journey. I did the thing... Quit my full-time job to go ALL IN on my dreams and work for myself. It has been an amazing time, full of ups and downs, and plenty of dark patches that showed me the shadows I needed to face. So let me tell you...Quitting your job and forging your own path is nothing short of a spiritual adventure.Hear about my decision to quit, what I've been doing since, the real deal about financial struggles and the psychology of betting on yourself, and where I'm headed!Themes:What you should know before you take a leapThe psychology of betting on yourselfWhat happens when you tie your worth to your incomeFollowing your purposeAwakening to your true desiresThe consequence of forging your own pathThank you for being here! Find all the ways to connect with me and indulge in my work below.THE YOGA BUNDLE (available 10/1-10/10)100% BS on YouTubeBella on IGBella on TwitterBella's new YouTube channel - Wisdom From WithinSelf-Guided Philosophy CourseSPONSORS:Explore Ned CBD and wellness products to help you feel your best and use code “BELLA” for 15%

Alex Weber is an International Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Peak Performance, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, a world-record holder, and an Award-Winning Entertainer for NBC.We covered so much in one hour that it was hard to give the episode a title! This was a much-needed conversation about reclaiming what is worthy of admiration and how to move forward in times of disempowerment and collective disillusionment. Alex brings palpable passion to the subject of masculinity, healthy skepticism, and understanding your true nature.  Themes & Learnings:Characteristics that inspire admirationVirtue signaling and its pitfallsWhy understanding our place in the cosmos leads to empowerment Healthy and unhealthy expressions of masculinity What we learned from Covid and the reality of government apparatuses Pushback and praise for Alex’s work with men's groups The Middle Way of pursuing enlightenment Connect with Alex:Alex's WebsiteAlex on IGFail Proof: Become The Unstoppable You (Alex's Book)----Bella on IGWatch this episode on YouTubeSelf-Guided Philosophy CourseSPONSORS:Explore Ned CBD and wellness products to help you feel your best and use code “BELLA” for 15% off

Hunter Wade is a pastor, writer, speaker, and poet with a Masters of Divinity and a curiosity for how religion and Christianity can better our lives. She explores the history of the bible, its impact on culture, and its weaponization as well as its liberation. Hunter brings humanity back to the conversation of religion and helps us understand how nuance and complexity have their place in religion and spirituality. Despite religion's role in creating dogmatic systems, we explore how these institutions can exist with open-mindedness and freedom.  This episode helps us answer a crucial question:What can the history of religion teach us about the human condition?Themes & Learnings:Religion in modern day and reclaiming the divine languageThe origin of the Bible and how it became the bane of peoples' existenceReclaiming the Bible for its positive aspectsThe history of Christianity and its' WesternizationThe difference between religion and spiritualityThe role of critical thinking and skepticism in ChristianityHunter's personal approach to preachingHow to have a hermeneutic approach to studying religion Hunter's Links:Hunter on Instagram and TikTokHer: A Feminist Approach to Scripture (in-person and online)Bella's Links:Bella on Instagram and TikTokWatch this episode on YouTubeSPONSORS:Support your body's natural healing process with NED supplements for stress, sleep, and more - get 15% off with code "BELLA".

Dr. Melissa Sell specializes in German New Medicine and Mind Mastery. She went to chiropractic school, graduated at the top of her class in 2012, and has taught men and women of all ages how to overcome the fear of symptoms and adopt the mindset of healing. German New Medicine is a new natural science developed by the German doctor Dr. R. G. Hamer. His work proposes that disease always has a biological meaning and that disease is actually a biological process based on natural and evolutionary principles and it is meant to provide a much-needed balance in times of distress.Themes & Learnings:What makes GNM different from the conventional health approach?GNM's framework on the root cause of cancer GNM's 5 Biological LawsUnderstanding the body's process of healing and the role of symptomsShifting from fear of symptoms to embracing a healing mindsetAspects of self-awareness and mind mastery-----Melissa's Links:WebsiteInstagramBella's Links:InstagramWebsiteSPONSORS:Support your body's natural healing process with NED supplements for stress, sleep, and more - get 15% off with code "BELLA".

Will Reusch is a Los Angeles-based high school teacher and social scientist focused on cultivating genuinely curious, informed, and capable students. He has an immense impact both in the classroom and online as he disarms echo chambers through civil discourse & critical thinking. Will provides a fresh take on education and how to help young people navigate cultural divisions as well as build a life they love by working hard and creating value. Episode Themes & Learnings:Issues with the conventional education systemHow to change the way we educate young peopleWhy telling young kids to do what they love is bad adviceGender ideology in the classroom and its impact on young kidsThe role of identity in social dynamics and cultural discussionsImpacts of standing in integrity and telling the truthCriticisms and pushback against Will's workHow to reach people who are close-mindedMore about Will:Will graduated from Penn State University in 2005 with a BA in Secondary Education Social Studies with a minor in History. For the last thirteen years, he has been teaching at both public and private schools around the city.  He is also the host of Cylinder Radio, an educational podcast focused on deep exploration of controversial topics.Links:Will Reusch on InstagramWill's WebsiteCylinder Radio PodcastBella on InstagramWatch this episode on YouTubeSponsors:Support your body's natural healing process with NED supplements for stress, sleep, and more - get 15% off with code "BELLA".

Lexi Rodriguez Smith is a trauma-informed holistic health coach specializing in Energetic Embodiment. Lexi brings fresh energy to our discussion of self-leadership, personal responsibility, understanding culture and society, and how the nervous system functions + supports us daily. Lexi's body, mind, spirit approach to elevation is grounded in healing & learning the unique individual's body through physiological exploration, subconscious reprogramming & mind mastery.Themes & Lessons:Understanding the role of the nervous system and regulation vs dysregulationThe role of breathwork in expanding capacity for dissonanceUncovering why politicians and world leaders are out of touchEnergetics, embodiment, and fusing mind-body-spirit wellnessMindset hacks for personal growth and developmentLinks:Follow Lexi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexi.rodriguez.smith/Lexi's Offerings:Energetically You - 8-Week Embodiment Immersion for leaders, teachers, entrepreneurs, coacheshttps://bit.ly/3loHa6HUpgrade Your Energy Live Breathwork Journey https://bit.ly/3xGYb0NBella on IG:https://www.instagram.com/bellasolanot/https://www.instagram.com/100.bs.podcast/

What is acceptable when it comes to honesty, truth, and expression in professional settings? How much can you "be yourself" and express your values and beliefs to coworkers, leadership, and company culture at large? These are the questions I asked myself in the past 2.5 years working in corporate and for a mid-size media company until I recently quit to go off on my own.The truth is, the bar is pretty damn low for what we deem acceptable because of how much we've calibrated to the least comfortable person in the room. What we think is too much might actually be normal levels of dialogue and honesty. In this episode, Bella shares her personal journey in breaking the rules of expression in her career and raising the bar on what integrity looks like. Themes + Learnings:How political agendas have taken over the advertising industryHow media agencies force digital publishers to moderate content and promote censorshipThe neighborhood vegan effectThe positive consequences of telling the truth and being authentic at workBella's experience expressing her values and beliefs around free will at workHonest expression without expectationIf you enjoy the episode, share it with a friend and give the show a rating!Rate on Apple PodcastsRate on SpotifyLINKSJoin The BS Complex Patreon!Follow along on IG @bellasolanot + @100.bs.podcastJoin my newsletter

In this solo episode, Bella explores the depths of RELEASING resentment, anger, and bitterness and why it will free your mind, body, and soul. Forgiveness and letting go have many social, cultural, historical, and even scientific contexts that help us understand how our conditioning may play into whether or not we want to release negative emotions. Listen to learn about these contexts, my personal experience with letting go, and ways that you can move toward the mind-body freedom that comes from releasing, too. "Forgiveness and letting go require you to feel something empathetic toward a human you’re convinced is incredibly undeserving… Yet giving it anyway." (read more here)Themes + Learnings:My personal story behind learning to forgive despite my ego holding onto hardshipThe religious and spiritual themes interwoven with forgivenessVisualizations and thought processes for letting goWhy over-identifying with hardship is breeding lingering resentment in your bodyWestern culture's lack of forgiveness and discouragement of letting goZen Buddhism's approach to detachmentConnect with Me:Read the Forgiveness Essay on SubstackBella on IG100% BS on IGJoin my NewsletterSubscribe to the podcast's YouTube ChannelTry NED CBD for 15% off - code 'BELLA'Episode References:https://www.wisdomtimes.com/blog/health-benefits-of-forgiveness/https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Zen-David-Scott/dp/0760703094https://www.amazon.com/Way-Zen-Alan-W-Watts/dp/0375705104/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GRUM1BXH9EN8&keywords=way+of+zen+alan+watts&qid=1651690401&s=books&sprefix=way+of+zen+al%2Cstripbooks%2C124&sr=1-1

Disagreement 101! The mindset, strategy, and reframes you need to get better at disagreement and to help you understand why you should be doing it MORE. In this episode, disagreement is defined in a new way to shift it from being a scary confrontation you'd avoid to an opportunity for expansion and connection.Themes & Lessons:The mindset and mechanics of disagreementHow to steer the ship of any conversationThe benefits of separating ideas from peopleHow to talk about taboos and perceived "bad" ideas without endorsing themBeing curious without interrogating othersThe inner work needed to facilitate better confrontations Rate the show and share it with a friend! Tag me on IG @bellasolanot while you listen or watch on YouTube.Thanks for being here - it means the world to me :)____Subscribe to my newsletterFollow along on IG @bellasolanot + @100.bs.podcastRead my writing on SubstackSubscribe on YouTubeRate on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

100% BS is joined by internationally recognized breathwork and meditation instructor and leader, Ava Johanna. This is the kind of high-caliber woman you do not want to miss. This conversation ties the knot on why and how almost everything you desire can be created from within you. From healing, communication, and career to relationships, health, understanding culture, and connection to the Universe... Ava teaches us that we can go from "breath to breakthrough".Learn how breathwork and meditation can shift your conventional thinking and reveal innate capabilities powerful enough to reverse-engineer the life you want - right here, right now. Ava's Bio + Links:Ava Johanna is the founder and visionary behind The Academy of Breath, an international breathwork and meditation school focused on making these ancient embodiment practices household tools across the globe. Having worked with top wellness brands like Alo Yoga, Mindbodygreen and Yoga Journal, Ava’s mission is to bridge the gap between modern neuroscience and mysticism so breathwork and meditation are made accessible to everyone from high-level executives to stay-at-home parents. With hundreds of certified teachers under Ava’s Academy of Breath, her teachings in breathwork and meditation are taking the world by storm, showing us all how conscious breathing can change your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.Follow @TheAlchemizedLife and @AvaJohanna on InstagramSubscribe to Ava's NewsletterVisit AvaJohanna.comListen to The Alchemized LifeJoin the Academy of BreathBella's Links:Follow @100.BS.Podcast and @BellaSolanot on IGSubscribe to Bella's NewsletterExplore BellaSolanot.com---Try NED CBD for 15% off with code 'BELLA'

This week we're graced by the in-person presence of MIKI ASH, a yoga + meditation teacher, photographer, retreat facilitator, artist, and creative leader. Through Miki's story about her discovery of yoga and meditation, hitting rock bottom, traveling the world, and getting to where she is now, we learn what it looks like to break away from victim mentality and expand into loving ownership and responsibility for oneself.This is Practical Consciousness: The tools, the mindsets, the shifts, and the takeaways for an expansive state of existence.Tag us while you listen! @BellaSolanot + @MikiAshMiki's Bio + Links:Miki is a certified yoga, meditation, and breathwork teacher with over 10 years of experience in the wellness space. She's currently based in Austin, TX where she teaches classes weekly, and hosts wellness circles and retreats all over the globe. She's an incredible conscious content creator who consistently shares tools for everyone to feel and be their best.Download The How AppFollow Miki on InstagramLearn more at https://www.mikiash.com/aboutGo on a retreat with Miki:Joshua Tree (May '22)Mexico (Oct '22)

The past 2 years (almost to the date) have been a time of extreme polarity, discomfort, and most of all, some of the deepest levels of dissonance we've witnessed in ourselves and society. The stories we've been sold and the truth within us feel completely at odds. Unable to have dialogue, resistant to conflict, afraid to step into nuance, concerned for our wellbeing and our place in society - there's enough to make you never want to ruffle any feathers ever again. But what if you could face the disarray? What if you can lean into the confusion stirring inside of you as the world, your relationships, and your Self are faced with a crumbling of what we think we know?To dance with dissonance is to allow ourselves to expand beyond binaries, identities, labels, and fear of the other.Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love and Mine'd and host of the Mark Groves Podcast. In other words, he's a speaker, writer, motivator, creator and collaborator. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. His purpose? To empower individuals to step into their power, transform the way they relate to themselves and others, and create authentic change for a life + love they’ll look back on with a resounding “f*ck yes!Mark's Links:www.createthelove.comwww.instagram.com/createthelovewww.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves/www.markgroves.doyoumined.comBella's Links:www.instagram.com/bellasolanotwww.instagram.com/100.bs.podcast/https://bellasolanot.com/https://bellasolanot.substack.com/Let's keep the conversation going! Share with a friend, share on Instagram and tag me @bellasolanot + @100.bs.podcast while you listen.Rate on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Got Qs? Long-winded thoughts? Email podcast@bellasolanot.com.

This episode warms my heart!! My sister and I speak with our father, Sergio Solanot to learn all about his childhood in Argentina, the tumultuous times he experienced, and its impact on daily life and culture. We reflect on family adventures, sailing trips that pushed the limits of comfort, and the evolution of our respective spiritual beliefs. My father is a wealth of wisdom and a genuine soul - he imparts a valuable outlook on life and philosophy that left us feeling expanded and joyful! I hope you enjoy getting a little look into our family! Share this podcast with a friend if you enjoyed it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts & rating on Spotify :)Tag me while you listen! @BellaSolanot and @100.BS.PodcastJoin my Newsletter!Read my writing on SubstackTry NED CBD (& more) for 15% off using code 'BELLA' Highlights:My dad’s childhood and formative years in Argentina amid unrest, violence, and social divisionFamily adventures sailing, scuba diving, and experiences travelingWhat we learned from sailing 52 hours straight to BonaireHow he views our version of manifestation and goal-setting and the way it allows us to deal with hard times in an effective wayThe power of visualization from the view of an engineer and businessman + programming your mind for resultsMy own journey going from atheism to being deeply spiritual and open to higher powersMy father’s journey with belief and atheism (and crystals lol)Oli and my experience in Sedona, witnessing women channel messagesGhosts!“We are not the owners of the truth, we can only be in search of the truth” - Sergio Solanot

This episode is a solo rant covering the Joe Rogan controversy and what I think it's really about: an attempt to silence a powerful dissenting voice by any means necessary via cancel culture and character assassination that has nothing to do with the accusations and everything to do with the crumbling trust in mainstream narratives. Tune in to hear my full explanation!Topics & Themes Covered:Following the money & power trailConflicts of interest in mainstream mediaThe dynamics of character assassination AND character defenseThe woke aspect of the smear campaign and how entitlement plays a partThe Streisand effectA breakdown of the incentives for mainstream media versus independent mediaThe role of apologiesSymptoms of cancel culture and performative virtue signalingThank you for the support! Please consider leaving a positive written review on Apple Podcasts and a rating on Spotify, too!Connect with me:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellasolanot/https://www.instagram.com/100.bs.podcast/NewsletterSend your podcast thoughts, topic requests, or partnership inquiries to podcast@bellasolanot.com.Keep the chit-chat going and send this to a friend who would enjoy it!! Tag me while you listen @bellasolanot + @100.bs.podcast <3

This week is a quickie on AUTHENTICITY VS BELONGING - the eternal dance. This is an important episode to get you to understand how often you are self-abandoning in order to fit in and what that may be costing you. When it comes to the battle of authenticity and expression versus belonging, oftentimes belonging wins. But what if you choose differently?I cover:How to create feelings of belonging in yourself when you choose authenticity.Reconsidering relationships with people who have conditional love for you.Figuring out the cost of self-abandonment when choosing belonging.Recognizing where compromise is important and how to still feel authentic in that compromise.Getting into the core of "why are you choosing belonging over authenticity?"-----Join my newsletterGot episode ideas, feedback, or requests? Email podcast@bellasolanot.comRate this show on Apple Podcasts

We're back, baby! This episode dives deeper into 5 of the 25 lessons & learnings I shared on Instagram earlier this month on my birthday. A huge theme of 2021 was facing reality, as it is, in all its glory and darkness - to embrace its complexity. The 5 lessons & learnings from 2021 are:1. You are not responsible for changing anyone’s mind but your own.  Imposing your will and your views on others is a complete disrespect of their path2. Let people be wrong.3. People who say “believe science” do not know what they are talking about.4. If you wish to know the truth, sit in silence and write what you hear.5. Most people cannot accept the existence of darkness in the world because they have shamed and ignored the darkness inside of them.Tune in for my explanation of these lessons and why they are important takeaways for moving into 2022. Let me know which lesson resonates with you most! Share this episode on Instagram and tag me @bellasolanot + @100.bs.podcast or share this episode with a friend.If you enjoy this episode, please leave a written review on Apple Podcasts! If you send me a screenshot, you'll have a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card :) Additional entry for a Spotify rating.Links:Peter Attia Article I mention at the beginning: https://peterattiamd.com/why-im-for-covid-vaccines-but-against-vaccine-mandates/Join my NewsletterWrite a Review - send me a screenshot to enter the Amazon Gift Card giveaway :)Read my writing on Substack - check this one out on "What Is Reality?"

Lindsey Simcik from Almost30 on the pod! This conversation was so very cozy and grounded —  covering relationships, becoming heart-led, the ways we can tune up our sense of self, and how creativity can be harnessed. I loved how Lindsey spoke about her engagement while respecting her privacy and boundaries set around what is shared and what is kept for just her and her partner. In diving into relationships, we discuss the energetics of having so many other people involved and the public spectacle that is normalized for engagements. Lindsey brought calm energy that helped us to express our own experiences in relationships, both romantic and platonic, as well as uncover the aspects of relationships that suffer from inauthenticity and outsourcing our needs to another person. Finally, we share what it means to cultivate creative flow and create room for your talents. Lindsey shares her journey in producing music and the ways that she gets out of her own way in order to let her gifts shine through.If you enjoyed this episode, why not share it with a friend! Reach out on IG, I’d love to hear from you :)Links:Find Lindsey on IGGet to know Lindsey on her websiteListen to Almost30Check Out The Sacredness of Being Single (check for next enrollment)Find Bella on IGWrite a review on Apple Podcasts!