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Catt Sadler On Being Happy ALONE, Healing Unhealthy Patterns & Conquering Self Betrayal Dec 13, 2021

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Today's guest is Catt Sadler. She is a three-time Emmy-winning journalist with twenty years on-air experience. Catt is well known for her work on E! Entertainment where she spent more than a decade contributing to E! News, E! News Weekend, Daily Pop, Live From E! and a myriad of network specials. She's also been a fixture on the red carpet covering high-caliber events and interviewing celebrities during awards season. Today she hosts the "It Sure is a Beautiful Day" podcast where she motivates her listeners to become the best version of themselves.

Today’s conversation is going to go in a completely different direction as we are going to spend quite a bit of time talking about her personal life and get into subjects such as healing, parenting, relationships, spirituality, personal growth and more!

What I discuss with Catt:

0:00 Intro
2:46 Does Catt like blind dates?!
3:34 Catt shares her journey of “being enough”
6:22 What prompted her healing journey?
9:56 What caused her to repeat unhealthy patterns?
12:47 Leaving something that is no longer serving you…
17:06 The fitness achievement that changed Catt’s life
20:26 Her unhealthy habits while she was working in entertainment
22:39 Life after leaving E! (Including how she reinvented herself)
29:55 What were the game changers in her healing journey?
35:52 Finding MEANING in the adversity
38:12 Was there a setback that became a BLESSING?
44:03 Handling difficult conversations
46:07 This interview she did went VIRAL
49:39 Top lessons she’s learned in 2021 (one might SURPRISE YOU)

Episode resources:

Connect with Catt on IG here
Listen to her podcast here

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The Psychology of Forgiveness & Steps To Take To Forgive Anyone (Including Yourself) w/ Dr. Fred Luskin Dec 09, 2021

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Today’s episode is an absolute MASTERCLASS on Forgiveness!

Dr. Fred Luskin, Ph.D joins me today. He is the Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects and Senior Consultant in Health Promotion at Stanford University and is a Professor at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He presents lectures, workshops, seminars and trainings on the importance, health benefits and training of forgiveness, stress management and emotional competence throughout the country. Dr. Luskin holds a Ph.D. in Counseling and Health Psychology from Stanford University

What I discuss with Dr Luskin:

0:00 Intro
2:27 Why does he feel forgiveness is SO IMPORTANT (as a psychologist)
4:00 Dr. Luskin explains why forgiveness is so challenging
6:40 How to have a healthy relationship with resentment
10:57 Forgiving someone who is “unforgivable”
15:27 Steps you can take to forgive someone
21:56 When is it time to stop giving people chances?
24:27 What differentiates a boundary from a grudge?
27:44 Differences between “forgiveness” and “enabling”
30:25 How to forgive yourself…
35:07 Why the WAY you APOLOGIZE matters (and how to do it properly)
38:59 Tips for entering a conversation with someone where the goal is “forgiveness”
41:26 Healing after you have forgiven someone
46:18 How to know if you have ACTUALLY forgiven that person

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Young MOTHER Sentenced to FEDERAL PRISON: THIS is How Ingrid De La Mare-Kenny Fought For Her Freedom, Her Family & Her LIFE Dec 06, 2021

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Ingrid De La Mare-Kenny is a French American entrepreneur, author and wellness expert. I was introduced to Ingrid through our mutual friend and rockstar human Lauryn Bosstick. I immediately became enamored with Ingrid’s story and wanted to dive into it on the show.

Ingrid’s life completely fell apart in her late twenties when she was arrested by the FBI and accused of internet fraud for selling jeans online. She was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison, which seemed quite harsh given the crime . She immediately appealed her case and fought tooth and nail for her freedom, her family and her life. Ingrid comes on the show today to share how clinging onto hope when her life felt impossible helped her win the appeal, overturn the sentence, be a mother to her kids and live to tell the story.

What I discuss with Ingrid:

•0:00 Intro

•2:37 What led to the FBI showing up to arrest her?!

•6:15 FBI arrests, charges and indicts Ingrid

•8:02 The timeline between the arrest and sentencing (& appeal)

•13:24 What kept Ingrid optimistic & gave her HOPE?!

•17:15 This is when she felt hopeless…

•19:22 Ingrid’s “Con Air” experience (but worse)

•27:57 When does she finally get released? (homeland security had to get involved)

•32:20 How to keep going when the odds are against you

•35:07 How she adjusted to life after prison (& relationship with kids)

•39:02 Why she started to share her story

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Episode resources:

Visit Ingrid's website here
Ingrid is on Amazon and Instagram

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Mitchell Eason On Transforming Pain into Success, Dealing with Peer Pressure & Building Emotional intelligence Dec 02, 2021

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Mitchell Eason is best known as a reality television personality, social media influencer and entrepreneur. He rose to fame after competing on Netflix’s The Circle. Mitchell is a serial entrepreneur who got started at just 8 years old with his first Landscaping Company. Since then, he has gone onto scale various businesses and his own personal brand to an outreach of millions. What’s most impressive about him is the level of maturity and emotional intelligence he possesses at such a young age which is why I wanted to bring him on. He is ONLY 23! You won't believe it after listening!!!

What I discuss with Mitchell:

00:00 Intro
02:18 Mitchell’s mission to change the school system
05:52 How he used challenges as a kid to his advantage (started a business when he was EIGHT)
10:06 Transforming pain into success
13:03 Running a business as an EIGHT year old
18:05 How to be “SELF TAUGHT”
22:06 Why success at a young age was UNFULFILLING
25:52 How did he end up on Netflix?
30:40 Mitchell opens up about being a virgin (& why)
36:11 How does he handle PEER PRESSURE?!
42:27 What’s dating like?
46:30 Dealing with craving and temptation
53:04 Tips for communicating with kids & setting them up for success

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Kelly LeVeque On Avoiding the Comparison Trap, Healthy Eating Tips & Healing Trauma Nov 29, 2021

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Kelly LeVeque joins me today for round two on the pod! Things get a bit emotional as she shares about a traumatic experience that changed her life forever and what the healing process has looked like. We also talk about avoiding the comparison trap, top nutrition tips for individuals and families and more!

Kelly LeVeque is a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and celebrity health coach, and - most importantly - a mom of two little boys based in Southern California. Guided by a practical and always optimistic approach, Kelly helps clients improve their health, achieve their goals and develop sustainable habits to live a healthy and balanced life.

What I discuss with Kelly:

0:00 Intro
1:51 Kelly moved out of LA?!
3:49 How she stayed focused saving for her first house (this applies to ANY long term goal)
6:39 What helps her manage stress…
8:09 Avoiding the comparison trap (and why people do it)
11:07 Her BEST advice for accomplishing ANYTHING
12:08 Kelly’s best tips for boundaries with social media
13:39 How she helps her clients feel empowered to make the proper food choices
18:15 What’s the number one question clients have asked Kelly recently?
22:03 Top tips for eating healthy on the run
26:05 Kelly’s smoothie recipe
29:04 A traumatic pregnancy that changed her life forever
39:12 Her healing journey
43:04 Conquering fear in order to have another baby
46:54 Kelly recaps her second pregnancy (and how it was different)
49:12 How nearly losing Sebastian changed her parenting style
52:10 You must DO THIS to get your kids to eat healthy
56:54 How Kelly stays energized and productive
1:00:01 Tips for navigating body image

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Episode resources:

Visit Kelly's website here
Kelly is on Facebook and Instagram

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3 Ways to Create More Gratitude & How to Remain Optimistic In Difficult Times Nov 25, 2021

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Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing everyone a healthy holiday and thankful for y'all and your support! There has been a lot of requests for more "solo episodes," so I thought today would be a great time to do one on GRATITUDE. This episode is short and sweet and jam packed with practical steps you can take to experience more gratitude AND be more optimistic when things get difficult.

What I cover today:

0:00 Intro
1:37 How gratitude can help you get through hard times
2:09 Easy steps to take Your gratitude list to the next level
5:31 How to REALLY show someone you’re grateful (with 3 SIMPLE examples)
10:00 How to Shift Your Perspective and be grateful for the moment & learn how to turn negatives into positives
14:34: Recap/Conclusion

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Molly Bloom Faced 90 Years in PRISON & THIS is How She Escaped Jail Time & SAVED Her Life Nov 22, 2021

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Molly Bloom faced 90 years in prison and this is her story!

Today she comes on the pod to share her journey of what it was like running the world’s largest underground poker game and why that led to being arrested by 17 FBI agents and facing decades in prison. She reveals how she beat the odds, escaped the jail time and got sober. Molly also talks about preparing for motherhood, what’s next for her and more!

Molly Bloom is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game which was adapted into an award-winning film by Aaron Sorkin. Her book chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world, where she made as much as $4 million per year. Her games featured hundreds of millions of dollars and included players like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck A-Rod and Tobey Maguire. She has appeared on media outlets such as Ellen, Vice, The Los Angeles Times, NPR and many others.

What I Discuss with Molly:

00:00 Intro
02:04 How Molly started running one of the biggest poker games ever
06:10 Why the game became like a “drug” for her (and how)
12:24 When (and why) things took a turn for the worst
17:13 Molly’s assets are seized (-$9M in bank account) & 17 FBI agents arrest her
20:38 How she remained optimistic before her trial (she was facing 90 years in prison)
22:06 Did Molly end up going to prison?
25:16 Molly explains her addiction journey
28:44 What inspired her to get sober?
34:40 How Molly is preparing for motherhood
38:33 Life after Molly’s Game: What’s next for her?
41:50 How she cultivates power from within to transform her life
46:16 Simple tips for you to build something meaningful

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Why Your Gut Is Draining Your Health w/ Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Nov 18, 2021

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Is your gut slowly killing you? Find out why! Dr. B's episode was the MOST downloaded in 2020 and he comes back today for round two!

In this episode, Dr. B digs deep into how integral our gut microbiome is. Our gut health, as backed by science, affects our mood, our health, our energy, and how we connect with the people around us. Also, exercise and proper food intake is not enough to sustain a healthy lifestyle, you need to put your bowels in the right rhythm too!

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd), MD MSCI, (a.k.a. Dr. B) is a board certified gastroenterologist and gut health expert. Every day, he helps patients and members of his #plantfed community bounce back from restrictive and over-hyped diets, and into a whole new way of living and eating that produces the results they really want… permanently.

What I Discuss with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz:

00:00 Intro
01:31 Welcome back, Dr. B!
03:06 Is the hype on gut health justified?
06:32 Have you heard of The White Lotus show?
09:38 Time spent on social media takes away your self-time
13:38 What is Dysbiosis?
17:43 A supportive community helps us perform and persevere
23:56 We share our microbiome with people that we cohabitate with
27:19 What’s really happening on the inside?
28:59 Exercise without proper diet is just horrible
33:31 Signs that tell you have gut issues
37:14 Understand the root of the problem
39:11 The big three of food sensitivity
46:40 It’s not gluten sensitivity, it’s damaged gut microbiome
49:55 Dietary choices that reduce health risks
52:20 We need our bowels to be in a good rhythm
55:58 Dietary approach that is plant predominant

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Episode Resources:

The Plant Fed Gut
Dr. B is on Instagram and Facebook

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