We're All Growing Together

Many writers aspire to be on the New York Times bestseller list, which can lead to future book contracts, speaking engagements, recognition for their work, and a substantial passive income. The New York Times Bestseller List is the most renowned list of bestselling books in the United States, published weekly in The New York Times Book Review since 1931. While it's a common goal to become a bestselling author, the title, prestige, and credibility that comes with it can be tempting. To have your book on this prestigious list, even for a week, is considered an honor. But how do books make it onto this list? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Levin, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Michael Levin Writing Company, to give you a sneak peek into the process. Levin has taught writing at prestigious institutions like UCLA and NYU, and his articles have attracted millions of readers on the New York Daily News and the Huffington Post. Aspiring writers, this episode is for you.

As we are constantly surrounded by an influx of external noise and internal stressors, we must understand the essential role of our nervous system in maintaining our overall health. The phrase "nervous system" and techniques to activate, regulate, or soothe it have been circulating social media, and we will dive deeper into the function of this underrated system and how it impacts our health. Today's episode is dedicated to understanding how our body responds to danger and using that knowledge to support our body through life. Our guest will be Ava Nouri, a registered dietitian and host of the Thoughts on Thriving podcast, with over 12,000 followers and 250,000 likes on her TikTok @avanouriwellness. Let's explore and discover our body’s command center together.

According to Thích Nhất Hạnh, "Life only exists in the present moment." Sometimes people have trouble staying present and get lost in their thoughts. But, you can change your life by practicing mindfulness, which means being aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and emotions in the present moment. Although it can be hard to stay present, it's important to stop dwelling on the past, worrying about the future, or anticipating problems. In this episode, I talk to Jacquelyn Stern, a wellness and lifestyle influencer with over 3,000 followers and 120,000 likes on her Tik Tok account @jacquelynstern, about how to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Let's become the best version of ourselves and approach life's challenges with confidence and positivity.

The average student is often pressed for time, under a lot of stress, and eating on the go. You may find it difficult to avoid bad habits like skipping meals or frequently visiting fast food restaurants. However, eating a healthy diet can help you feel better, cope with stress, and perform better in the classroom. Eating a good breakfast, being mindful with your food choices, and keeping healthy snacks on hand are all great factors in fueling your body as a student. This episode is dedicated to making sure we understand that food is a lot more than nourishment for our bodies and how we can use it to our benefit. To find out how we can fuel our bodies correctly, I sat down with Jessica Lee, a student at UNC Chapel Hill who shares what she eats in a day on her Tik Tok account @jessicajunelee, with over 2,000 followers and 27,000 likes. We've heard it a million times by now; eating right is smart. Let’s learn with Jessica how to care for and fuel our bodies. 

Do you want to become the best you? There are many factors that play into becoming the best version of yourself. You must have the confidence to want to become the best in the first place, then begin to put in the work to get there. The episode is dedicated to you gaining control over your life and start setting goals for yourself. To find out how we can begin to know our purpose and figure out our own definition of being our best self, I sat down with Katie, a digital creator, podcast host, and writer who shares wellness advice on her Instagram @katie.eu with over 108,000 followers. Together, let us achieve success, chase our dreams, and live a life filled with passion and purpose.

In this age, nutrition has taken a step beyond conventional care. With the rise in holistic health careers and the public interest in health and wellness, it's time to dive into what holistic nutrition really is. We should be able to understand the principles of nutrition and holistic lifestyles, and this episode is dedicated to further understanding our relationship with ourselves and our bodies. To find out the inner workings of holistic nutrition, I sat down with Emma, a poet and adventurer who advocates for holistic nutrition on her Tik Tok account @emselement with over 6,000 followers and 150,000 likes. Let's work together to create a plan for long-term success.

New runners are lucky: you have your entire running career in front of you. Everyone's fitness goals and levels are different, but for many people, almost nothing in this world compares to the places where running takes them. Running can transform your thoughts, energy, and motivation. The beginning of this journey is sensational, and this episode is dedicated to getting you started on the right foot. To find out how not only how to begin running, but understand what running does for you in return, I sat down with Emma, a content creator who takes her audience through her entire running journey on her Tik Tok account @emmersglue with over 15,000 followers and 460,000 likes. Let's find the runner inside of you and listen to Emma's inspiring words to get us there. 

When we get into new relationships, without realizing it, we can begin to dress differently, act differently, and maybe even speak differently. Regardless of how secure or self-sufficient we are, we can lose parts of ourselves somewhere along the way. Sometimes we even combine identities with our partner in an attempt to strengthen the relationship. It is important to have a healthy relationship with yourself, as a relationship takes two people, and you are just as important as your partner. This episode is dedicated to discovering changes you can make to avoid losing yourself in your relationship and rediscovering who you are again. To find out how we can avoid losing ourselves in our relationships, I sat down with Samantha Tellez, a freelance content creator and author with over 37,000 followers and 11 million likes on her Tik Tok account @hotgirlinterrupted. Let’s check ourselves together and make sure we can be the best version of ourselves in our relationships.

It seems silly to make an episode about rest: you lay down at the end of each day, go to sleep, wake up, and do it all over again. However, rest has many more layers than simply hitting the pillow each night. Can you think of how many times you have advised someone to give themselves a break, take a day off, or allow themselves to say no to something they felt obliged towards? Why can’t we give ourselves that same energy? It’s more important than ever to advocate for mental health resources and daily routines that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being and this episode is dedicated to learning how to let yourself rest. To find out how can achieve deep restfulness, I sat down with Anna Ghinea, a 22-year-old photographer and influencer with over 16,000 followers and 1 million likes on her Tik Tok account @annajasmineee. She is not only super passionate about mental health and uplifting others, but is here to help you make time for yourself.

As 2022 comes to a close, it's time to focus on the confidence that is crucial if you’re going through the steps of reinventing yourself. To be blunt. it's time to stop caring about what people think or say about you. You deserve to be confident in who you are and find serenity in your life. To find out how you can have that intimate focus on yourself, I sat down with Summer Telleri, an online coach and influencer dedicated to helping others with self-love, motivation, and healing. Summer has become Tik Tok's older sister with her account @sumlemonade, with over 200,000 followers and 6.5 million likes. Channel all your energy into your goals, as Summer will guide you to complete them.

Building your strength is not just about appearance. Strength has significant health benefits, including improving balance and reducing joint pain. It's the foundation of everyday acts of athleticism, not to mention the incredible benefits it has for your mental health. This episode is dedicated to breaking the stigma of women being strong and building muscle, and understanding the importance of strength in your daily life. To find out how you can increase your strength and power, I sat down with Evelyn Franes, an online nutrition coach and AYBL athlete whose goal is to create sustainable results with a flexible approach. Evelyn promotes health and nutrition on her Tik Tok account @evelynleia, with over 59,000 followers and 2.4 million likes. Let's build our endurance and strength together.

Throughout our lives, we will go through transitions and periods where we believe we’re not aligning with our goals. When we’re in this rut, it’s hard to understand where to start when it comes to self-reflection and growth. Working up and committing to change is hard, and we often believe we need to wait for a new year or a new month to implement change. However, this episode is dedicated to understanding you can change your life at any moment. If you’re ready to start over, this is for you. To find out how to rebuild your life and become the version of yourself you want to see, I sat down with Hailey Olivia, an wellness and mindset influencer with over 5,000 followers and 450,000 likes on her Tik Tok, @icdmatchaluvr. Let’s reflect and say goodbye to those things weighing you down.

Beauty is all around us, and if we have any interest in appreciating it, we need to adapt to an attitude of open receptivity. You deserve to relish in peace and slow down to find beauty in the world around you. Discovering beauty in everyday life is the goal, and this episode is dedicated to helping you achieve that. To find out how you can always be grateful for the blessings and gifts you already have, I sat down with Ashley Moran, a wellness influencer who preaches about mindset and growth on her Tik Tok page @ashleymoran__ with over 1300 followers and 215,000 likes. Together, lets foster the passionate love of life and all that is alive.

Getting the proper nutrients makes a difference in our overall health. We cannot change our genetics, but we can eat a rich diet to nourish our bodies. When we learn how to use food as a tool for our daily well-being and as our medicine for taking charge of our future health, we thrive. This episode is dedicated to finding the answers to how to nourish our bodies and soul. To find out how to start eating what’s best for you I sat down with Katherine Alexander, a holistic nutrition and health influencer with over 20,000 followers and 496,000 likes on her Tik Tok account @healthwithkatty. Let’s focus on these small changes and find the strengths and weaknesses in your current diet.

Gut health covers the health of the entire digestive system. Once you educate yourself a little bit about what gut health is, you can form a plan to get your gut back on track. Since your gut health affects your whole body, it’s time to learn what it is. What does it mean to truly have a healthy gut? To find out the steps we can take to improve it, I sat down with Madison Paige, an online fitness coach, law student, and retired varsity athlete who speaks about gut health on her Tik Tok account @madison.paigge, with over 152,000 followers and 2 million likes. Let’s learn about this important element of your overall physical and mental health.

Negative self-talk: we've all been there. For some, self-hatred and putting yourself down is a no-brainer. If you've spent your whole life talking bad about yourself, it's a custom at this point. It'll take baby steps for you to finally realize your potential and to love yourself. However, it's surely not impossible, and you deserve to love every and any part of yourself. This episode is dedicated to overcoming the challenges you may face. To find out how to eliminate any self-loathing, I sat down with Claire Brannen, a current student and influencer who promotes health, fitness, and wellness on her Tik Tok account @clairebrannen with over 12,000 followers and 525,000 likes. Claire shares how she's been able to focus on herself and how you can too.

It's hard for us to realize that fear and uncertainty guide us to growth. Instead, we avoid discomfort and change. In reality, a transition will not solve all your problems or make you a new person. However, it is important for us to value ourselves in this process and not shame ourselves along the way. As we grow and face challenges, let's push ourselves into that vulnerability and let go. This episode is dedicated to dealing with your transitions and focusing on where you want to go. To find out how to adjust to any changes we may face, I sat down with Nicolette Marie, founder of Remedium Granola and a bachelors-prepared registered nurse and certified holistic health coach, who helps others heal physically, mentally, and spiritually with her Tik Tok account @its_nicolettemarie, with over 16,000 followers and 401,000 likes. Nicolette is here today to help us embrace change and transitions.

You may find yourself constantly thinking about food. We let food take over our life or our headspace. From depriving yourself of food, or compensating for foods you’ve eaten, it’s easier said than done to build a healthy relationship between you and food. However, this relationship does not have to define you. A peaceful relationship with food is the foundation of good health and well-being, and you deserve that peace. This episode is dedicated to overcoming that battle with ourselves when it comes to food. To find out how we can transform this relationship, I sat down with Julia Roth, an incoming college student, and influencer who shares her journey of health, balance, and life on her Tik Tok @thelifeofbalancee with over 7,000 followers and over 863,000 likes. Julia chats about her ups and downs on her journey and is here to support you on yours. 

Writing a poem: so many rules, yet no rules at all. It is a way to express your emotions and memories, without directly stating what you are describing. We can observe the world around us to begin writing, but how can we get those words on the page? How are we able to truly convey what we’re feeling? If we've never tried any form of creative writing before, where do we start? This episode is dedicated to shattering any fears of our work not being good enough. To find out how to start writing, I sat down with Kathia Huitrón, a writer, editor, and the author of “South” and “YOU.ME.AND OUR BEAUTIFUL MADNESS”. Kathia inspires us to stop putting so much pressure on ourselves and begin our poetry journey.

Whether you’re starting your intuitive eating journey or sick of hearing the fads and trends surrounding what we put in our bodies, we must start to reject diet culture. Diet culture is all around us. It influences how we exercise, eat, get dressed, and even feel about and talk to ourselves. Restrictive diets result in constant thinking about the very thing you are trying to avoid: food. It’s time to let go of the diet mentality and heal your relationship with food. This episode explores escaping diet culture and adapting to alternative approaches to health. To find out how we can let go of the toxicity, I sat down with Lili Riley, a non-diet trainer, intuitive eating coach, and founder of The You Project, a program with individualized coaching in food freedom, intuitive eating, non-diet training, and self-growth & development. Lili’s approach to healthy living is not only inspirational but will motivate you to start living for your highest self.