This week I'm chatting with psychotherapist, TODAY Show contributor and author Niro Feliciano about so many things related to emotional health--during the holidays and beyond!Niro wrote a new book, All is Calm-ish: How to Feel More Festive and Less Frantic During the Holidays, and while we talk all about heightened stress during the holiday season, we also hit on a ton of other topics.We talk:+ Raising middle schoolers+ “Connection over correction”+ Things to say to middle schoolers to reaffirm their confidence+ How to not parent from your own wounds+ What to do when you’re estranged with family during the holidays+ How to figure out what to keep and what to drop during the holidays+ Why not every behavior is gaslighting+ Why not everyone you don’t like is a narcissist
A simple, nuanced roundup of three big stories to keep an eye on this week--with context, and tips on what to follow.Sign up HERE to get my Substack to have this emailed to you every Monday!
In this episode of WGT I'm sitting down with 21-time martial arts champion and founder of The Feminine Freedom, and talking all about addressing ALL the sides of being a woman.We talk about how every woman goes through 7 stages in her life--from childhood through womanhood. What are the strengths of each phase, and how can we maximize our self-love and relationships during every phase?MENTIONED IN THE EP:Check out the sexy playlist we talk about on the pod hereLearn more about the next Feminine Freedom in-person event here
Do you ever feel like you’re just floating through life? No goals, nothing specific that you’re working toward or on, but you know you have something big left in you to offer the world?Grace Emmons, transformational coach and energy healer, is here to help.Her background combines both science and psychology, with a Bachelor of Science in bioengineering, and a master’s from Columbia in psychology.She also earned her coaching certification through Columbia University’s Spirituality Mind and Body Institute, led by well-known clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller.Her life work is helping people connect with their intuition to guide their goals:In this episode we talk:+ Understanding and respecting your own productivity cycle+ Embracing different seasons in life+ Finding your purpose after becoming a mom+ Expanding your vision of what’s possible+ Learning to be intuitively guided+ Are we destined for a collective awakening as it relates to American politics?Find out what your Intuitive Archetype is with Grace's quiz, here, and if you'd like to sign up for The Overflow, an exclusive membership for the woman ready to rise as her highest self, use coupon code GIFT1MONTH for 1 month off!
In this episode of WGT I'm talking with Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert.Her job is all about helping women work toward body confidence, intuition and optimal health through mindset healing and self-care.As someone who's lost and ganied over 1,000 pounds of weight over her young adult life, Amber knows what it's like to battle emotional eating.Her podcast “The No Sugarcoating Podcast” has 2+ million downloads, over 500 episodes and is listened to in over 90 countries.In this episode we talk:+ What is food fear?+ How to eliminate cravings+ Why focusing on weight loss can cause weight gain+ The importance of protein+ Why hormone balance is key to weight loss...and so much more.Connect with Amber and get a free consultation to see if working with her might be a fit for you. Click HERE for more and mention me at booking!You can follow Amber on IG here.
Andrew is back with gift ideas for all the guys in your life! From lock pick kits to campfire axes (WTF), he has gift ideas for all the men you know. Seriously good stuff.Shop all his picks HERE!
What happens right before you die, and right after?This week, bestselling author, hospice nurse, and social media educator Julie McFadden, also known as Nurse Julie, is here to help us talk about the one topic people hate discussing--death.She's helped people pass over to the "other side" for years, and has some suprising insights on both the body and spirit, and how we can begin to look at death with less fear.Check out Nurse Julie's NY Times bestselling book, The Nothing to Fear Journal, here.Follow her on TikTok here, and Instagram here.
This week I'm sitting down to talk with Jasmin Stephens, the founder of LymphWoRx, a lymphatic therapy boutique in Winter Park, FL.Lymphatic therapy has long been used to help people recover from surgeries and in a clinical setting, but regularly treating the lymph can also help maintain overall health.In this episode we talk:+ The major lymph centers of the body+ How lymph treatments help+ Can pregnant women get lymphatic therapy?+ How often to go to see results+ The tightening effect of lymphatic treatments+ How to dry brush at home to stimulate the lymph system...and more.Connect with Jasmin here!More about Jasmin:LymphWoRx was founded by Jasmin S. An Occupational Therapist who specializes in the Lymphatic system. Jasmin graduated with her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Florida A&M University and received her Complete Decongestive Therapy certification (CLT) from Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. Jasmin is also certified in the Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Technique.As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, she is highly trained in the assessment and treatment of the lymphatic system through CDT which includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage, multi layer compression/bandaging garment fitting/selections and skin assessments. With the passion to merge aesthetics and medical LymphWoRx was created with EVERY woman in mind.
***Get 20% OFF Delavie Sciences products (bundles not included) with code SONNI20.*** My favorite serum is here!In this episode I'm talking with the founder of Delavie Sciences and Aeonia Skincare, Dr. Kyle Landry.Dr. Landry worked in everything from biodefense to food safety and ended up working with NASA, where he and his team came across a bacteria that survived the trip from outer space back to Earth--and better yet, showed UV radiation-protective properties.Delavie Sciences and Aeonia Skincare was born, and their products now feature this ingredient, bacillus lysate, which the company says has UV-protective properties that can boost the health of skin.In this episode we talk about the science behind the products; why we should be using SPF-complementing products; his thoughts on the best wellness trends; career pivots and more.
This week I'm hosting the founders of Moonbow Skin, a new skincare line based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Founders (and twin sisters!) Dr. Felice and Heather Chan are here to talk about whole body and skin health; what yin/yang energy really is; and why TCM is set to take over the beauty and wellness world.Check out my Instagram page for a giveaway of the Moonbow line!
Ever feel like you just can't connect with the people in your life because they just don't get where you're coming from?While no one is asking you to change your mind, today my guest and I are asking, Can you break your own biases?How can you do that? Well, Anu Gupta says that since bias can be learned; so therefore it can also be un-learned.In this episode we'll guide you through finding common ground and how you can keep the peace--both external and internal--during turbulent times.Check out Anu's book, Breaking Bias, here.
Amazing nights can begin with one word: "Cheers!" But... so can awful ones. Ever entertain the idea of going sober, even if you don't have a drinking problem? Published author and holistic life coach Amanda Kuda is here to answer the question, What could life look like without alcohol? Check out her book Unbottled Potential, here.
Struggling what to buy the man in your life this holiday? Andrew is here to save the day. Known in our circles as the best gift giver, he's sharing his picks on what to get the guys in your life. Stocking stuffers, main gifts, and "stretch" gifts included! Shop his picks on LTK HERE... ...or click HERE to shop outside of LTK.
Feeling all sorts of feelings after the election? This week's guest is here to help! Amanda Baudier is a Holistic Executive Coach, Startup Advisor, and Spiritual Mentor to high-performing individuals. She is the founder of “Full Plate Full Cup” – a boutique coaching & advisory firm that supports founders and early-stage companies to carve a human-first path to success. This week we are running through all the things you can do to feel positive after the election--no matter who you voted for. We talk: + Having conversations with loved ones who you disagree with politically + How she burned out after the 2016 and what that taught her + Mixed political party relationships ...and more! More on Amanda: A graduate of Columbia University, Amanda spent 20 years as an Executive, leading teams at Tao Group, Sakara Life, and Melissa Wood Health before diving into entrepreneurship. Her own experience with extreme burnout in 2013 fueled her passion for holistic wellness and led her to attain certifications in Yoga, Meditation, Shamanism, Holistic Nutrition, MBSR, Reiki, and Somatic Experiencing. After 21 years in NYC, Amanda now lives on 20 acres in the Shawangunk mountains with her husband and 2 children. For Amanda's tips on how to regulate your nervous system in any situation, click here. To join her newsletter community, click here!
This week I'm talking with the founder of Kypris Beauty, Chase Polan, about achieving hydrated, glowing skin.. and so much more. From the restorative ethos behind Kypris to what it means to live in the "holographic consciousness," this is a conversation all about the things that make us look, and feel, beautiful. Check out a product demo of their amazing, mineral SPF “Pot of Shade,” here!
***Scroll down for discount on Risa's 14-Day Detox!*** Chances are, you or someone you know has an issue with their thyroid. This week's guest is here to talk about how to support thyroid health and even turn it around through diet. Risa Groux is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California, and today she is talking with me about: + How do we know if we have a thyroid issue? + Why is autoimmune disease so common? + Difference between autoimmune and inflammation? + What tests to ask for + Specific supplements that can help thyroid and hormone balance Get 10% off the Risa Groux Nutrition 14 Day Detox with code WGT10!
This week's guest has been called "the Carrie Bradshaw" of beauty because she truly has seen and tried it all. Featured in Coveteur, ELLE, Town & Country, New Beauty Magazine, and the TODAY show, Natasha V. Glasgow is known for her clean beauty expertise and more. As the founder and CEO of NVG Beauty & Wellness, Natasha helps people not only curate their beauty shelves, but also navigate all the new beauty trends with ease to see which ones are deserving of space on your countertop. As the mom of a tween, Natasha is also on a mission to make sure young beauty consumers are using products and ingredients that are good for their skin. We talk: + Her truly revolutionary products + Building a skincare routine that actually works + Her top 5 luxury and budget beauty picks + Helping tweens pick the best skincare Shop all her picks HERE!
In this solo episode I talk about our recent move; why karma is real; the worst joke I’ve ever made; and the craziness that is this President election.
Why are you unhappy in your relationship? What happened to the partner you married? Why do you feel disconnected? And most of all, should you stay or should you go? Relationships all go through seasons, and this week Colette, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and relationship expert, is here to explain how to survive them all. We talk: + The seasons of a relationship + How to stay connected after having kids + What to do after your kids move out + Using attachment language to remind your partner of how important they are to you + How to argue ...and more! Follow Colette on Instagram here, check out her website here, and stay tuned for her soon-to-published book with Penguin-Randomhouse next year!
This week I'm welcoming onto the podcast a friend of mine who I can always count on to be kind and hear me out, even though on paper we don't agree on much. And that's exactly why I have her on the show today. I always talk about "breaking the echo chamber," and this is one exercise I always do--engage with people I don't always agree with. In this episode Lauren and I get candid and real about the things we agree and disagree about; talk about how we find ways to engage with others; and the lessons you can learn when you look at your political "opposites" as humans. Follow Lauren on Instagram here.