The HYE Life Podcast

Latest Episodes:

029 // How to Create an Epic Plate with Celebrity Chef Dan Churchill Aug 02, 2019

Show notes

“Cooking is not what a chef does, it’s what you’re able to do in a convenient and accessible way with your resources.”

From writing his first book in his boardshorts on the shores of Sydney to owning a restaurant in NYC, Dan Churchill is not your average chef. In fact, he calls himself a “creative,” and there’s no argument there! With a background in exercise science and strength and conditioning, he noticed a huge disconnect between what nutritional guidelines were being given and how people were actually taught (or not taught) to apply them in the kitchen— enter Dan. After writing Dude Food, which helped him to build a personal brand overseas, he became internationally recognized for his holistic and refreshingly simplistic approach to healthy (insanely delicious) cooking. Now, as the founder of Charley Street, a Soho-based healthy food hot spot and personal favorite of mine, Dan continues to exercise his creative spirit in the kitchen and beyond, venturing into the world of podcasting and multimedia projects, from ebooks to TV hosting, to help spread his approach.

Episode HYElights:

Where his passion for holistic cooking originated and how he created his personal brand

The differences between Australia and America when it comes to the wellness community
Dan’s food philosophy, “built around color not calories” and how it all comes down to our biological response to food
The only 3 things you need to consider when building a well-balanced plate
How he hopes to empower people to be more confident and creative in the kitchen
What the colors of food say about their flavor and nutrient profile
Top 3 tips to shift toward a healthier dietary lifestyle
How to cook for maximum results with minimal effort
A typical day in his life as a celebrity chef, creative and entrepreneur
How to keep a healthy balance between creation and relaxation, work and relationships
The biggest misconception around “food as fuel” (and this was SO interesting!)
The only things that matter when it comes to proper nutrition for athletes and training
The things and people he contributes to his success

… and more!

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028 // "What I Manifest In a Day" - An Everyday Example of Applying Intuition and Universal Guidance Jul 27, 2019

Show notes

With this new wave of manifestation and spirituality on the rise (which is amazing), phrases like “listen to your intuition” and “let the universe guide you” get tossed around a lot but aren’t so readily explained. What does this even mean, and how do you do that all day every day?

Lean in, friends, because this short, sweet yet powerful episode recaps a day in the life of listening to my intuition and following universal guidance to manifest a reality that is beyond my conscious desires. The best part is, this was an extraordinarily ordinary day, as in, these moments and sequences of events are happening all. the. time. to me, to you, to everyone! And it’s only a matter of knowing how to tune into them to allow them to change your life.

*Note, this episode was recorded several days ago so if you hear me talking about being in Paris, that’s why!

Episode HYElights:

An average day of manifesting beyond my conscious desires
What it feels like to trust your gut, even when it doesn’t make sense
How to stop viewing things as positive or negative

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027 // Conscious Beauty & Building a Brand That Reflects Who You Are with Divya Gugnani Jul 24, 2019

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As a serial entrepreneur and mother of two, it’s safe to say that Divya Gugnani leads a crazy hectic lifestyle— which is exactly why she needed a beauty routine that was crazy simple. As the co-founder of Wander Beauty, a brand built on the principle that “less is more,” Divya and her business partner, supermodel Lindsey Ellingson, bonded over their need for a beauty routine that was as on-the-go as they were, and set out to create fewer, better beauty essentials. We discuss not only what goes into building a thriving beauty brand, but the importance of understanding how one’s business is a reflection of who they are. Divya shares how both motherhood and her personal health journey with autoimmune imbalances has made her a more conscious consumer and creator, from what she puts into her body to the products she puts on it, and all the lifestyle factors in between.

Episode HYElights:

Divya’s story leading up to Wander Beauty, and how her life has changed since
How to apply the principle of “minimum effort for maximum results” when it comes to skincare and lifestyle
Her personal health story and journey into going more plant-based
Divya's skincare essentials, and her surprising skincare secret weapon!
The ingredients to look out for in your skincare products
Divya’s “on/off” rule and why doing everything at once does not make you more efficient
How to create a routine that spices up your life
How your brand is a reflection of your beliefs, and vice versa

… and more!

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// Forging an Iron-Clad Brandby Lindsey Pedersen

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026 // Staying Open to Spontaneity, Keeping Your Control In-Check + Acting "As If" Jul 19, 2019

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“Having too much structure would not have allowed me to create new experiences based off of experiences I couldn’t have known that I would have”

This show includes a little of everything: a little life & travel update, a few travel and budgeting tips, some manifestation talk, a few random tangents… just HYE vibes all around! The perfect way to vibe into your weekend or week ahead xx

Episode HYElights:

Why I love overcast days
Riding in cars and living with strangers
Why I worked in a garden for a week
How to reinvigorate your day-to-day
How to travel on a budget without sacrificing all your comforts
How to guarantee a well-rounded experience when traveling
How to welcome in spontaneity into your life
Why it’s important to keep your control “in-check”
The importance of staying open to ways of receiving your desires
Acting “as if,” and why presence is more important than patience

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025 // The Medicinal Powers of Tea + Building a 7-Figure Business from Home with Adi Arezzini Jul 05, 2019

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Teami Blends is a lifestyle brand that is dedicated to improving the health of their customers by the use of wellness and skincare products inspired from tea! After serving as a fitness instructor in the Israeli Defense Force, Teami Founder + CEO, Adi Arezzini, developed various digestive issues from the poor nutrition served at the base. After returning home, she dug deep into the gut health landscape, and became her own scientist of tea-based remedies. After restoring her health with various teas found in her mother’s garden, Arezzini went on to help several friends and family recover from their ailments, as well. Seeing the business potential in her tea elixirs, Arezzini set to work to build a multi-million dollar brand to help others regain balance and health through the power of tea.

Episode HYElights:

What it was like to serve as a combat trainer at age 19
How Adi discovered the magic of tea for gut health, and began blending them right at home
How she managed to start and grow a multi-million dollar business from her mother’s home
The things she has found surprisingly easy— and surprisingly difficult!— about creating a business from scratch
Her top 3 tips for entrepreneurs looking to market their brand/product in today’s social media environment
What it’s like to give up total control, have faith, and manage a team of 60+ employees
Infusing the benefits of tea into skincare and beyond!
…and more!

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// Teami Blends website (use code “HYE25” for 25% off any purchase!)

// My favorites from Teami: Teami tumbler, Detox face mask, Repair face oil, Profit immunity-boosting tea

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024 // Double-False Beliefs + Embracing Plateaus Jul 01, 2019

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There's no time like half-way through the year to reflect back on your progress, no matter where you are in your journey, and to take inventory of where you are now-- especially if you're feeling like you're at a bit of a plateau.
Because I want to let you in on a secret...
Plateaus are a GOOD thing.
Nay, they're a GREAT thing!
To learn why, and hear me talk about how I truly stepped into this life I'm deliberately creating by acknowledging where I was holding myself back with what I'm coining to be "double-false beliefs," you don't want to miss this short and sweet mindset + motivation episode!

Episode HYElights:

How plateaus are not only inevitable, but a good thing
How my New Year’s plateau got me to where I am now
How to know if you are holding “double-false beliefs” and how to release them
How to live a life without regrets

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023 // 7 Tips for Getting Out of a Rut Jun 24, 2019

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Ruts are unavoidable, and actually, they can even be a good thing. They may feel like inconvenient road blocks (or road ditches), but they can actually tell you something really important: that what you’re doing isn’t working, and it’s time to try a new approach. Whether you’ve fallen out of healthy eating habits, an exercise routine, or just feel overwhelmed about everything, this episode provides my 7 best tips for getting past a rut, and coming back even stronger!

Also in this episode…

Episode HYElights:

A recap of my trip to Greece and what made it SO awesome
Eating healthy in Europe and a little chat on “food freedom”
TWO (yes 2) super exclusive summer offers on 1-1 health coaching just for you listeners! (Valid thru June 27th, 2019 at midnight EST)

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022 // Turning Darkness Into Light: ED Recovery with Jana Ruthberg aka @NamasteSweet Jun 05, 2019

Show notes

Me, replying to Jana’s IG story: “Brownies must be good for your skin— you flawless”

Jana: “Maybe it’s brownies, maybe its Maybelline.”

Me: “I think we’d be friends.”

And thus commenced a year long (and counting) friendship, virtually bonding over a love of almond butter, dates, and yoga. You may know Jana Ruthberg as @NamasteSweet, her instagram alias where she loves sharing drool-worthy food and yoga stories whilst studying law at UVA (which, if we didn’t already have enough in common, just so happens to be my alma mater). What you may not know is how her well-adored foodie account came to be. After going through a traumatic time that left her in painful bouts of IBS, Jana’s struggle to eat anything that didn’t upset her stomach spiraled into a type of eating disorder that isn’t commonly acknowledged, or supported. I asked Jana to come on the show and share her story of recovery, and how she ultimately turned her source of darkness into a source of light.

Episode HYElights:

How her foodie instagram account @namastesweet came to be— and maybe even saved her life
Her journey recovering from a stress-induced eating disorder
How the assumption that EDs are based on physical appearance is isolating and ignoring many who are suffering
Her greatest tools for recovering, managing stress and dealing with the emotional side of things
Why getting involved in something outside of yourself is so important
How to keep a positive relationship with social media

...and more!

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// Seed Cycling for syncing with the moon

// Spirit Daughter Workbooks

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021 // Looking for Satisfaction in All the Wrong Places May 29, 2019

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I thought I craved the stability of a salaried income... but then I discovered that the happiness and joy I’ve received from turning my passion into my purpose, combined with the relationships, community, and opportunities that I’ve had as a result of that, has given me more stability and abundance than I could’ve ever asked for— and in a fraction of the time. All I had to do was stop resisting.

All of this, plus a few life updates, adventures and more on this latest HYE episode! 🎧 ✨

Episode HYElights:

What I’ve been up to & where I’ve been since I left NYC
Keeping grounded during times of travel and change
How I’ve been able to make this leap of faith, away from stability, without worry and only joy
How to open up to abundance from unknown places
How you could be holding yourself back from what you want, whether money/relationships/a car, etc
How stability is a belief, and things are only as stable as you believe them to be
How to bring more joy to your life with only a few simple questions

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020 // Major Life Changes, Overcoming Limiting Beliefs + Opening Yourself Up to the Universe with Sharon Quinn May 15, 2019

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My dear friend and college classmate Sharon appears on the show today as a beautiful example of someone learning to be open to receiving miracles, not only by embracing major life changes but by seeing the beauty in the more minor moments, as well.

When her relationship pulled her out of the life she knew at a corporate fashion job in the city and brought her to a rural beach town, Sharon went through a major identity shift. By taking the time to reflect on her desires and go through the Take the HYE Road Masterclass, she’s been able to recognize her own limiting beliefs and begin creating the life she’s truly wanted after realizing she was the only one holding herself back.

Episode HYElights:

Adjusting to life in unfamiliar places
Calling out limiting beliefs around what we “deserve” or are “worthy of”
How to overcome barriers to what we really want
How to live a full life without regrets
How opening yourself up to the universe will present opportunities you could never predict
How to recognize and receive miracles every single day
Shifting out of the scarcity mindset and allowing yourself to be abundant
Seeing the miracles in seemingly negative situations
Why you don’t yet have what you want, whether it’s health, weight loss, a relationship, a career, etc. and how to actually get it and keep it
Why who you surround yourself with is so, SOO important and how to identify the right people