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Everyday Endorphins is a mental health and happiness podcast hosted by Stella Stephanopoulos that discusses the importance of finding joy in daily living. What brings you endorphins?
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This week Kimberly Ross, Founder of ORA, joins us on the podcast to share the healing powers of acupuncture and ways we can realistically embed more wellness practices into our routines.We discuss:How Kimberly's health issues shaped the founding story of ORAThe science behind acupuncture/Eastern healing modalitiesORA's unique methodology Practices that can ground us beyond acupunctureWhy 'wellness' can feel overwhelming...and how to approach these practices with realism How Kimberly defines happiness & what brings her endorphins
Jeannine Coulter & I sat down this week to explore the nuances of substance abuse, recovery, and the irony of experiencing growth through enduring trauma.
Tune into this episode to learn more about Jeannine's addiction story, how she sought recovery and has built an enriching, sober life for herself, and the role that her recovery journey has played in shaping her philosophy on joy and happiness.
Spirituality is like a muscle meant to be 'exercised' and if we can work on our 'spiritual fitness,' we can also learn how to become more resilient during times of challenge.
Tune into this episode with Life Coach and Entrepreneur, Adam Jablin, endorsed by Tony Robbins and many others, to learn about his analogy regarding spirituality and how we can become stronger in the face of our self-inflicted adversity.
Hear from elite tennis coach and trainer to Serena & Venus Williams, Rick Macci, and Dr. Niva Jerath, former elite tennis player and board-certified doctor in neuromuscular medicine, on the power of our positive thoughts.
Dr. Niva and Rick co-authored "Billion Dollar Mind" which dives deep into lessons learned through tennis on getting our minds right, and how we can train our brains for more positive thinking.
In this episode, we discuss:
Dr. Niva & Rick’s shared background in tennis and lessons they've learned on grit/resilience through the sport
The inspiration for co-authoring “Billion Dollar Mind” - a guide on the power of positive thoughts
The neuroscience behind positive thinking & how this impacts our quality of life
The importance of not letting our thoughts control us
How Dr. Niva & Rick define happiness, and what brings them endorphins
Tune into this week's episode featuring Emily McCarthy, Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer of GORUCK, which is an apparel company that supports rucking - a form of physical activity inspired by military training.
We discuss:
Emily's unconventional career path in the CIA.
Key lessons Emily learned while in the CIA on navigating high-pressure environments, cultivating positive self-belief and confidence.
Why building strong interpersonal relationships and having a support system is crucial for well-being.
The health benefits of rucking, and why the community aspect of GORUCK has played a significant role in its success as a brand.
How Emily defines happiness and what brings her endorphins!
Hear from William Hicks, co-founder of nootropics company Magic Mind, on the power of unlocking our mental wealth to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. In this episode, William shares:
Strategies for navigating high pressure environments coming from a background in Investment Banking
The inspiration + mission behind Magic Mind, the world's first ever mental performance shot
Why intentionally is key to balancing all aspects of our well-being
The five pillars of 'mental wealth' and how this concept impacts our overall well-being
The role that peace plays in cultivating joy
What brings William endorphins
They say one of the secrets to a well-lived life, free of suffering, is the ability to let go and surrender. This week I got to chat with Kute Blackson on the magic of learning to let go of what no longer serves you, and how grief often shows up through the process of letting go.
Kute is a transformational speaker, best-selling author, and has been recognized as the "Mindfulness guru that billionaires go to for advice" by Inc Magazine.
In this episode, Kute shares:
His backstory and how he sought spirituality his entire life
How to distinguish anxiety versus feeling our intuition
What derails us from following our intuition
The practice of surrendering and how fear disrupts our ability to let go
Why grieving is a key component to surrender
How Kute defines happiness & what brings him endorphins
For more information on Kute's spiritual event "Boundless Bliss" in Bali 2024, click here.
Thrilled to have Dr. Paul Zak, researcher, TED speaker, and author of "Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness," on the podcast this week to explore the science of morality and how to create more high value experiences in life.
We discuss:
The breakthrough research led by Paul’s lab that discovered oxytocin as the moral molecule
The role that oxytocin plays when building trust and how trust influences moral behavior
What ‘peak experiences’ are in life, and the neuroscience that supports how we can create more extraordinary moments
Paul’s philosophy on happiness, well-being, and morality as a professor and researcher
What brings Paul endorphins
Excited to kick off Mental Health Awareness month featuring none other than the multi-hyphenate Larissa May, Founder of #HalftheStory, which is a non-profit that is on a mission to empower the next generation's relationship with technology.
We discuss...
How Larissa’s struggles with mental health in college sparked inspiration for developing #HalftheStory
How Larissa defines digital wellness and certain practices to enhance our digital well-being
What it means to move from “passive” to “active” technology consumption
Strategies for digital flourishing and for developing a healthier relationship to technology
Larissa’s perspective on entrepreneurship, her morning routine as a founder, and theories on joy
What brings Larissa endorphins
Dan Freed, founder of personalized nootropics company Take Thesis, came onto the podcast this week to discuss:
Dan's struggles with ADHD as a kid, and non-linear career path that eventually led him to become a founder of a cognitive enhancement/nootropics company
The neuroscience behind nootropics and how these supplements impact your energy, mood, focus, and cognitive functioning
How to embrace failure and the power of utilizing your weaknesses as your superpower
Dan's perspective on joy versus happiness and the importance of experiencing some struggle in life
What brings Dan endorphins
Use the code ENDORPHINS10 for a discount on your order!
Amanda Yarnell, Senior Director of the Center for Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, came onto the podcast to talk about:
Amanda's background as a science journalist and how her previous experience led her to work at Harvard
The inspiration for the 2023 Creators Summit on Mental Health, which was launched to build partnerships with well-being content creators dedicated to spread evidence-based messaging to their communities
The methodology and researched shared by faculty at Harvard's Chan School of Public Health
How Amanda envisions the future of content creation to impact how we engage with health-related news
What brings Amanda endorphins
This week I'm thrilled to have Jo Piazza, award-winning journalist, podcast host, best-selling author, on the podcast. In this episode, Jo and I chatted about:
Jo's love for writing and how she got into the field of journalism
Why traveling can be magical, and how new experiences open up our minds to feel joy in unique ways
Some of Jo's craziest travel experiences (one of which led her to meet her husband!)
The inspiration for her latest book "The Sicilian Inheritance," which is a murder mystery novel that releases on April 2nd
What brings Jo endorphins in life
You can pre-order The Sicilian Inheritance here!
Aviron Interactive is a rowing machine that utilizes gaming psychology to drive motivation and consistency, designed to make workouts fun for their users. Founder & CEO Andy Hoang, and CMO, Inessa Karlinsky, sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos on the podcast this week to chat about:
Andy & Inessa's personal backgrounds in fitness, sports, and entrepreneurship
Why gamification is becoming a trend in sports + fitness, and the future of fitness entertainment
How game design can help us reconnect to the joy in exercise
Lessons learned from entrepreneurship in gaining trust and pivoting when things don't go as expected
How Andy & Inessa define happiness
What brings Andy & Inessa endorphins
Sara Cullen, Founder + CEO of GEM, a real-food vitamin that's packed with essential vitamins in just one bite, came onto Everyday Endorphins this week to discuss:
The health implications American's are facing from a lack of biodiversity within the traditional food system
Why it's important to "eat" your vitamins and how the supplement industry doesn't necessarily fill the gaps in our diets
Sara's personal health struggles and her inspiration for starting GEM
Sara's approach to product design and the nutrients that are dense in GEM bites
How Sara defines health + well-being
What brings Sara endorphins
Use the code "EE30" for 30% off your first month of GEM!
This week I'm stoked to have Austin Wiberg and Hannah Minardi, co-founders of Standard Self Care, the leading cosmeceutical skincare line made with clean, bioactive products, on the podcast to discuss:
Their entreprenuerial journey's and inspiration for co-founding Standard Self Care
The relationship between skincare, self-care, and our confidence
Self-care "disparities" between women vs. men and why self-care is important for everyone
Navigating challenges as an enterpreneur and the importance of cultivating a self-care routine
How Austin & Hannah define happiness
What brings Austin & Hannah endorphins!
You can use the code "Endorphins40" for 40% off your order!
I'm thrilled to have my friend, Kristina Headrick, who is the founder of Yia Mas, a lifestyle brand and workshop series inspired by the traditions of wellness embedded in Hellenic culture, on the show this week to discuss how we can apply the teachings of Greek philosophers to the pursuit of cultivating greater joy in life. In this episode we chat about:
How building a relationship to one's culture, heritage, and identity strengthens our well-being
Kristina's inspiration for building Yia Mas and their offerings
The intersection between Hellenism and health practices
How Greek philosophy informs modern research on the science of well-being
Ways to cultivate eudaimonia and joy in life
How Kristina defines happiness and what brings her endorphins
This week Emma Dunwoody, Human Design Coach, Author, and Host of The Human Design Podcast, sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos to explore:
Foundations of Human Design and a breakdown of each profile/archetype
How to understand your energetic blueprint using Human Design
What it means to live in alignment and express your authentic self
Strategies for releasing resistance to tap into flow state for manifesting
Tips for building greater trust within yourself and allowing your intuition to guide you
What brings Emma endorphins
Wrapping up 2023 with an ode to the little luxuries in life, starting with the power of filtered showerheads!
This week Kristina Velkova and Sara Douglas, Co-Founders of Vitaclean, came onto the podcast to chat all about:
The founding story of Vitaclean
How Kristina's cultural background from Bulgaria exposed her to the healing properties of thermal water
The power of filtered water + how that impacts our skincare and haircare
Kristina + Sara's wellness non-negotiables and haircare routine
What brings Kristina + Sara endorphins
Use the code EE15 for 15% off your own Vitaclean Vitamin C Filtered Showerhead
This week I'm joined by special guests Iliana Oris Valiente, Accenture Canada Innovation Lead, and Tamara Bowman, Digital Human Innovation Lead at Accenture, to discuss the role of digital humans in the workforce, and how to stay grounded in our *physical* reality as we live in an increasingly digital world.
Topics explored include:
What are digital humans? How will they impact the workforce?
Why Accenture has started investing in digital humans + Tamara's role in designing this technology
Iliana's experience with her digital human and the use cases across Accenture
How Tamara + Iliana envision this technology to enable greater work-life balance
What brings Tamara + Iliana endorphins
Ali Kates, Emotional Health & Certified Trauma Coach, joins Stella Stephanopoulos this week to discuss:
Uncovering why emotion is "energy in motion" and how this shows up in our bodies
The science of somatic experiencing
The difference between "big T and little t" trauma
Learning how to hold space for both glimmers + triggers
Ali's personal experience struggling with chronic illness and how these moments have informed her therapeutic approach with clients
What brings Ali endorphins
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