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In my last solo episode, I talked about how over over-productivity I was. So what happened when I decided to step back and take a week to myself? Shit hit the fan is what. This past week has been a lot, from visiting Los Angeles for the first time since we moved, to managing an entire house full of sick people. Seeing LA was just what I needed to give that part of my life closure and I’m grateful for what it gave to me. Sometimes taking the leap away from everything you’ve ever known can feel like too much, but be open to the journey and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. There is joy and adventure on the other end.
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The internet cannot get enough of Human Design and it’s easy to see why: it gives us a glimpse towards understanding the hows and whys that make up this wacky world we live in. For those who uncover their human design, the rewards are as empowering as they are invaluable, and if you’re not quite sure what Human Design is, well... you’re in luck. Victoria Jane is a Human Design expert and coach whose mission is to guide curious, life-living humans to exist with less hustle and more flow. She’s passionate about sharing Human Design with others so they can boldly live their truth. For anyone in need of an energetic shift, a little more clarity, a new obsession, or just some validation that whoever they want to be is who they can be, this conversation is just what you need to hear.
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Sarah Wilson is what hurricanes and waterfalls are made of—a true force of nature. This nomad and firebrand’s electrifying voice is everything we need right now. Known for engaging readers in an urgent, cultural conversation through the lens of her personal journey, Sarah Wilson is here to help all of us navigate the most challenging and unprecedented time we have ever faced as a society. Luckily, there’s a book to help metabolize the actions that we as humans can no longer ignore. “This One Wild and Precious Life” is an everyperson’s guide for Wilson’s mantra that we “all need to wake the fuck up.”
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Hailey Magee is a codependency recovery coach who helps individuals of all ages break the people-pleasing pattern, set empowering boundaries, and master the art of speaking their truth. Breaking free from the shackles of codependency has been her life’s work. Her tendency to put others needs before her own led to imbalanced relationships, fierce resentments, and unhealthy habits. This led to a feeling of disempowerment and of living a life that wasn’t quite hers. She had to uncover the person who she was before. She became familiar with her own needs, dreams, and goals, and learned to explore nourishing and communicative relationships. We all want to be compassionate, empathetic people. But we can’t let that happen at the expense of ourselves.
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While I love the look of silken skincare on the skin, in my time building SkinOwl I’ve realized how much of our immunity and energy is reliant on the colorless fluid known as “lymph.” When it comes to the old adage “when you look good, you feel good,” lymph health is often at the helm. Lymph offerings have been historically exclusive and inaccessible, but that’s beginning to change in part due to Lisa Levitt Gainsley. In her newly published “The Book of Lymph,” Lisa gives readers the first ever self-help manual on lymphatic massage — unlocking the same results that would normally be locked behind an expensive spa or studio.
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An overbearing workload can find you anywhere. You’ve probably heard the saying “Everywhere you go, there you are.” You can run all you want, but if you’re the type of person who burns the candle at both ends, a change of scenery isn’t going to stop you from filling your to-do list.
So let’s talk about the busy. Let’s talk about the overproductivity treadmill that we’re all on. And most of all: let’s look at how we can take a step back from it all, and just breathe.
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Every day something happens that could be the catalyst to change your life forever. At the age of 18, a passion for cooking led Ellen Marie Bennett to Mexico City. After culinary school — and countless crazy jobs — Ellen came back to LA to cook professionally in some of the city's best kitchens. When she was only 24 years old, she heard the head chef announce he was ordering a batch of aprons. Tired of wearing their poorly-designed garments, she blurted out “I have an apron company!” That fib led to Hedley & Bennett, an empire beloved by tastemakers such as Martha Stewart and Alton Brown. She believes that the right tools — including the right apron — will change how you feel, the way that you stand, and the way that you take on the task at hand. If you could bottle up her productivity and enthusiasm, it’d be a best seller — but since we can’t, reading her book will have to do.
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We are all the collateral beauty of our experiences. But there is nothing more beautiful than being in the presence of someone who knows how fragile life is, feels the power of that life, and doesn’t want to waste a single moment not living or speaking their truth. Meet Nic Weinstein: apothecary founder, herbalist, parent, transgender. He’s the owner of Homestead Apothecary, a herbal supplement company that handcrafts teas, energetic sprays, herbal smoking blends, and tinctures from organic herbs grown in Sonoma County, California. He talks about escaping the noise of the city, contextualizing the trauma of our childhood, and how to dip your toes into the world of apothecaries.
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Most of a new mother’s emotional havok is as a result of what happens in the dark, not the light. You have too many things to do, one big soul that needs your care, and too little time to remember who you were before you began pushing. And well-meaning people inquire about the health of the baby — for good reason — but at the expense of looking into how the mother is doing. This is not a complaint or cry for help, simply an observation: Mothers want help, they don’t want to ask for it, and even if they did they don’t know who to ask. That’s where Kimberly Ann Johnson, author of “The Fourth Trimester,” comes in. She’s dedicated to helping new mothers get what they need after birth, providing the care necessary for women, partners, and families to pass through the post-partum window whole, healthy, and happy.
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Cammie Scott is loved by the internet, which — knowing how harsh the Twittersphere and beyond can be — is quite remarkable. She rose to fame via her YouTube channel nowthisisliving which she launched with ex-love interest Shannon Beveridge before branching off into her own thing in 2015. She’s a breakout voice among Millennial women, willingly raising her hand to share, inspire, and lead her followers to own their truth and coming to terms with the hard stuff that gets thrown at us. She shares with us her coming out story, her decision to go filter-free, and what it’s like having a partner who lights you up.
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