Brave Talks

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Cassidy Nicholas, an interval and circuit training coaching expert, Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge champion, Spartan warrior and mother of Jaxbee about our similar experience in shifting our mindsets around strength, health, and body performance. They discuss how pregnancy and their post-partum experiences inspired a gentler and ultimately more sustainable approach to mental and physical strength.Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comFind Cassidy: @epiccassidyMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Jessica Pinto, founder of La Piazza Academy in Miami. They speak about the values that underpin La Piazza’s environment for children and educators, and about the importance of encouraging curiosity in all areas and stages of life! How do we gift our children challenges that actually prepare them for life, rather than to simply perform well by systematic standards? Jessica may be reached at jpinto@lapiazzaacademy.com.Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comFind Jessica: www.lapiazzafoundation.orgMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Joe Cross about how a wider perspective can influence one’s self-worth, and about how a community mindset elevates those around us. Joe is an Australian entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and wellness advocate known for his documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. He is the founder and CEO of Reboot with Joe, a health and lifestyle brand and released a book titled The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet, which became a New York Times best-seller. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Music composed by Murray HidaryVideo production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Rachel Acheson, the SVP of Strategy and Brand at lululemon about the power of belief, and how our choices to believe specifically in other people can release flourishing in their lives… and in our own. Rachel and Emily connected through Emily’s movement, Topless. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

 In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Miki and Radha Agrawal about the path to joy through authenticity. Why do we avoid feeling our feelings, and why do we focus on “saving face,” when our true selves have so much more to bring to the table? Miki is the founder of Thinx and Tushy, a speaker, and the author of two books... Do Cool Shit and Disrupt-her. Radha is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and the founder of Daybreaker, the global morning dance, music and wellness move-ment with a community of almost half a million people. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comFind Miki: @mikiagrawalFind Radha: @love.radhaMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Jean Kwok, whose writing has topped the NYT Bestselling charts, and has been enjoyed and recommended by Oprah, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, and so many more. Emily and Jean share memories of Jean’s beloved brother Kwan, and they explore how approaching grief and adversity with creativity can highlight and clarify the bright, multifaceted beauty of life. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comFind Jean: jeankwok.comMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo Production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Regan Walsh, bestselling author of Heart Boss: Trust Your Gut, Shed Your Shoulds, and Create a Life You Love. Regan is an NYU-certified executive and life coach, and their conversation explores facets of heart-bravery, and what it means to be fully present and ‘in love’ with life. How does the courage to set boundaries, ask for help and be vulnerable - ultimately enliven our relationships and help us love and live better?Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comFind Regan: reganwalsh.comMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo Production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional-medicine expert, specializing in the underlying factors of chronic disease. Holistic care and love for the self play such a crucial part in the quality of our lives - and yet much of this message is confused and muddled by social media, diet culture, opportunistic medical practices, and more. Dr. Cole’s affirmation that “You can’t heal a body you don’t love” sparks a deep exploration into the meaning of self-love and the impact our relationship to our body and to others can have on our health. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comFind Dr. Cole: drwillcole.comMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo Production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily speaks with Jaalen Jones, owner and founder of Redefining Your Limits. Jaalen is a personal trainer, renowned track athlete and dear friend to both Emily and her husband Matt. Jaalen holds a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Physiology and is NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Corrective Exercise  Specialist. In this conversation, Emily and Jaalen share about their journeys through body dysmorphia and the redemptive mind-heart-soul and body resets that helped them recover and find power in the truth: strength is not a size. Find Emily: @iamemilynolanSubscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.comFind Jaalen: @jaalen_jonesMusic composed by Murray HidaryVideo Production by Wallace CruzPodcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily and her friend Gaby have a passionate and inspiring discussion about the precious, healing power of connection. Gaby is the Founder of RPT Health, and the creator of Regenerative Pathway Therapy. She’s a peak performance specialist and a certified physical, emotional & mindset therapist. Her deepest passion is freeing others from suffering, and in this conversation, she and Emily pinpoint the small, healing steps we can take every day to honor our own worthiness.Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Gaby: @gabypiccirilli and www.RPT.health Music composed by Murray Hidary Video Production by Wallace Cruz Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

Welcome to Season Two of Brave Talks! Emily Nolan interviews Murray Hidary. As a composer, entrepreneur, adventurer, teacher, life-long learner, and dear friend, Murray has a wealth of wisdom and a unique perspective on how pain and beauty in life can be windows to deeper connection. In Part Two of this conversation, Emily and Murray speak about how he’s utilized music as an engine of connectivity, healing and legacy, creating space for the kind of storytelling that brings people closer together. Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Murray: www.murrayhidary.com Find MindTravel: www.mindtravel.com Music composed by Murray Hidary Video Production by Wallace Cruz Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

Welcome to Season Two of Brave Talks! Emily Nolan interviews Murray Hidary. As a composer, entrepreneur, adventurer, teacher, life-long learner, and dear friend, Murray has a wealth of wisdom and a unique perspective on how pain and beauty in life can be windows to deeper connection. In Part One of this conversation, Emily and Murray speak about his powerful journey through grief and healing with music after the loss of his sister. Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Murray: www.murrayhidary.com Find MindTravel: www.mindtravel.com Music composed by Murray Hidary Video Production by Wallace Cruz Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

Welcome to season two of Brave Talks. This season, Emily Nolan and her guests explore relationships and connection. On this journey, listeners will hear from the world’s most interesting leaders in well-being, spirituality, psychology, education, and philosophy. Emily hopes you will be lifted up by these conversations as she and her guests bravely explore what it means to connect with ourselves and others. Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Music composed by Murray Hidary Video Production by Wallace Cruz Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

Senior literary agent Erica Rand Silverman and Emily Nolan speak about how caregivers can value the power of reading to increase resilience in - and inspire - their young children. Erica has worked in publishing for over a decade, and advocates for authors and works that empower the well-being of young readers everywhere. Find Emily on Instagram: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com. Find Erica on Instagram: @ericarsilverman and @stimolaliterarystudio Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

Emily Nolan and ballerina Ingrid Silva discuss motherhood, dance, social media, and how “being present” can change the way we pursue our dreams and engage with the people we love. Born in Brazil, Ingrid Silva has danced all over the world with Dance Theatre of Harlem and shone in many other projects while running her two initiatives, EmpowherNY and Blacks in Ballet.  Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Ingrid: @ingridsilva Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

Yolanda Edwards shares her experience in the travel sector of publishing with Condé Nast, and how the free-falls of life led her and her husband to create a new kind of travel quarterly: The YOLO Journal. Emily and Yolanda discuss how our advertisement-driven world can threaten creative integrity, whatever your passion, and the commitments they’ve made to defending it. Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Yolanda: @yolandaedwards Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

Sierra Prescott and Emily Nolan explore what it means to pursue our passions. How do we ignore the fear of failure… or falling? What does it mean to choose to dream for ourselves, and not for the applause or approval of others? Sierra is a radically passionate and world-renowned professional photographer and skateboarder based in Los Angeles. Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com Find Sierra: @sierra_prescott Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Eating Disorder Therapist Jennifer Rollin about orthorexia, body image and how HEAS changed both of their lives. Health At Every Size (HAES) supports ways of eating that help people in adopting healthy habits for the sake of well-being, rather than weight control, and has been a powerful game-change in the fight against body-shaming and body dysmorphia.  Find Emily: @iamemilynolan  Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com.  Find Jennifer: @jennifer_rollin  Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

In a world and culture that perpetuates the insecurity, judgement and commodification of human bodies, Jade Beall’s work as a world-renowned photographer has been a sacred gift to many. In this episode of Brave Talks, Jade and Emily discuss how to defiantly and joyfully celebrate the female body as precious, sacred, powerful and beautiful - just as it is. Let us know what you think of this episode! Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com. Find Jade: @jadebeallphotography Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.

Jordan Angeli and Emily Nolan share about the injuries, pressures, and crises they faced as athletes, and how self-trust and intentionality helped them form resilient spirits during times of change. Jordan Angeli is a former pro soccer player, a TV Analyst and founder of The ACL Club, which helps empowers those recovering from ACL injuries.  Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com. Find Jordan: @jordangeli Music produced and owned by www.purpleplanet.com.