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Have you ever felt anxious or depressed due to your student loan debt? What is the hidden cost of America’s normalization of student debt and loans? How do you start over after a co-dependent relationship?

This week’s guest is Melanie Lockert. Melanie is a published author, freelance financial writer, and the host of her podcast: The Mental Health and Wealth Show.

Through her award-winning blog and the book, Dear Debt, Melanie chronicled her journey out of $81,000 in student loan debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which empowers other badass women to own their finances and mental health.

Expect to learn about the intricate relationship between one’s mental health and incurring debt, why debt is so normalized in the United States, the reality behind many graduate programs in the so-called prestigious universities, how co-dependence and addiction transcend beyond substance use, why being a people pleaser is manipulative, and much more.

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Melanie’s Website: https://melanielockert.com/#home

Melanie’s Blog: https://deardebt.com/

Melanie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanielockert/

Melanie’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-and-wealth-show/id1498377192

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“We live in a different time. Today vs. Yesterday. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is probably the number one lesson I learned in law school and probably the number one piece of advice I can give to anybody who’s trying to delve into this nuance and who’s trying to learn more things and to really push the bounds of your own belief systems, and probably, what’s going to make this country and the world a little bit better.” - Jon Shahar Jon Shahar (@jonshahar2040) is a third-year law student at Temple University and a passionate political activist. As our country enters one of the most polarized political seasons of our lifetimes, we wanted to bring someone with a deep understanding of politics and discuss the importance of this election. (Please VOTE!) In this week’s episode, Jon shares his journey into politics and law, as well as the strategies that allow him to navigate the complexities of today’s political system. The interview took place just 12 hours after the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, so Jon courageously reflects on her legacy and speculates around the future implications of her passing. He also explains many powerful and potentially transformational ideas, such as the empathetic use of knowledge, the interconnectedness of political issues, and most importantly, the necessity for nuance and admitting when you’re wrong. This episode is packed with insight and entertainment for anyone looking to learn about politics and to have a good laugh. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jon Shahar.

How do musicians derive inspiration from their pain? Is doing what you love and loving what you really possible in America? How?

The guest of honor this week is Benjamin Carter. Ben is a Caribbean-American singer-songwriter, artist, father, and fellow student of life.

He currently has over 51,000 monthly listeners on Spotify alone, not to mention his music spans across all platforms. Ben’s music is groovy, thought-provoking, and uniquely vulnerable. He seeks to take everyone’s walls down, including his own. As he puts it, “Caribbean raised me, but DMV made me.”

This excerpt from his website at carterbenjamin.com best describes his music style-

“Benjamin uses music to tell stories of heartache, love, addiction, gentrification, and racism. he does so in hopes of developing artists of the next generation to do the same. he is a musician and entrepreneur fueled by a relentless enthusiasm and passion, with sights set on advocating for mental, physical, and spiritual health, through the undeniable power of music.”

Now, just to name a few of his mile-long recognitions. He has performed at the legendary venue 9:30 Club in DC and released his 2018 single “Cosmic” produced by a well-known producer Andy Seltzer through a collaboration with Warner Music Group and Distribution.

Ben’s 2020 single “Fragile” and 2021 single “Psycho,” which is my personal favorite, have both been featured on New Music Friday and NPR Radio Play.

Oh, did I also mention he’s a BEAST in the gym? You can find all things Benjamin Carter on his social media handle: @carterbenjamin and his website at carterbenjamin.com Altruistic Support:

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Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carterbenjamin/

Ben's Website: https://www.carterbenjamin.com/

New Single "Lost Control" https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ip6tIOjiMgzLZha4vZH8s

Official Music Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJdo_MbajbDfpiQU2SFqK3Q/featured

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Do you know why social media is like gambling? Why is college tuition skyrocketing every year? Do you struggle with superficial relationships in 2022? How can we prevent suicide more effectively?

This week’s guest is Dr. David Rudd, Ph.D. David is the former president of the University of Memphis, a distinguished university professor of psychology, and the co-founder of the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah and the University of Memphis.

David’s CV is about 79 pages long given his long tenure as a licensed psychologist and a distinguished academic with over 15,000 citations. PubMed algorithms identified David’s work as the top 1% of all scholars publishing about suicide over the past decade.

Expect to learn about the cutting-edge suicide prevention handbook by the expert, David’s impressive journey of becoming president of a large university, the untold reality of being an academic, why mental health underlies everything we do, and much more.

This episode is an hour of pure experiential insights, knowledge, and golden nuggets.

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Show Notes

David Rudd’s Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/uofmpastpres

David Rudd’s email: mdrudd@memphis.edu

David Rudd’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-david-rudd-394262226/

David Rudd’s Publications: https://www.memphis.edu/psychology/people/faculty/rudd.php

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What is the evolutionary purpose of love? Can humans love AI? 

Dr. Aaron Ahuvia is a consumer psychologist, a marketing professor at the University of Michigan, and a published author of “The Things We Love.”

Aaron is the most widely published and cited academic expert on non-interpersonal love. Aaron is one of the top 25 most influential researchers in consumer psychology. 

Aaron and his work have been covered on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Time, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more. 

Expect to learn about the evolutionary purpose of love, the paradox of non-interpersonal love and dating AI, the relationship between happiness and money, and much more. 

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Keywords: Evolutionary Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Aaron Ahuvia, Dating AI, Purpose of Love, Happiness Study, Happiness and Money, and Discover More.

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Aaron’s Website: https://brandlovecentral.com/

Aaron’s Faculty Website: ⁠https://umdearborn.edu/aaron-ahuvia

Aaron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-ahuvia-2971034/

Aaron’s Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/aaron-ahuvia-phd

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What is the illusion of choice? What are the water fasting benefits? What is the spiritual life? 

Aja Rose is a sacred rest facilitator, restorative breathwork expert, natural medicine practitioner, and gifted musician. 

Aja and Benoit became fast friends after spending a few days of the “sacred rest retreat” at her and Yoshua’s sunshine Haus in Boulder, Colorado, to kickstart his 2023 in January. 

Aja leads her natural lifestyle with integrity, authenticity, and tranquility, which took her over 20 years to cultivate, and it required her to move through her own “healing trap” from the onset of daily chronic migraines that plagued her since she was 6 years old. 

Aja’s mission statement is to create a space for others to unlock their “Sacred Rest” by being attuned to their innate beings through nature, locally sourced food, and music-driven ceremonies. 

Expect to learn how to stop seeking endlessly, about the spiritual life, water fasting benefits, illusion of choice, finding hope after lost hope, and more. 

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Aja’s Website: https://www.ajarose.love/

Aja’s Pateron: www.patreon.com/sacredrest

Aja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sacredrest_/

Book Retreats HERE: https://www.ajarose.love/privatesessions

Natural Medicine: https://www.ajarose.love/shop Find spring water near you: https://findaspring.com/

Water Resource: https://waterislife.shop/

Water Blessing Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC2FHciQ0sU

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"It’s really important that you have a meeting with the Self, the Undiscovered Self, that’s always been there. Come into that and embrace that person and, how can you two work together to propel yourselves in unleashing that part of you while relinquishing that weaker part of you that no longer serves you? Bring that out and you'll see yourself how much happier, much more fulfilled, in whatever you do." - Bob Choat, Ph.D.

This week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Bob Choat.

Dr. Choat is one of the most impressive & widely-experienced people we’ve ever met.

A former Marine Veteran, Bob has worked extensively in physical fitness and martial arts— earning him a 5th-degree black belt in Kenpo and senior instructor status in Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Kali, and Kali-Silat.

He also holds a Ph.D. in neuropsychology, as well as certifications in NLP, executive coaching, and Peak Performance Mindset.

In last week’s episode, Bob shares a bit of his background, as well as some of his biggest tips towards effective learning & decision-making, so we recommend starting there.

This week, we discuss one of our favorite topics - the healing power of curiosity.

Bob tells a powerful story of his father’s upbringing & passing. Despite a violent upbringing & strained relationship, Bob leaned into curiosity to uncover his father's past and, ultimately, forgave his father just two days before his passing.

You’ll also hear about Bob’s childhood— living in Okenowa learning martial arts, and eventually, the US.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Bob Choat.

Show Notes:

Bob’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobchoat/

Bob Choat’s Website: https://bobchoat.com/

Mind Hack Academy: https://mindhackacademy.tv/

The School of Transformation Podcast: https://theschooloftransformation.com/

STORROR Parkour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StorrorBlog

“The Fifth Discipline” by Peter Senge: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SEIFKK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

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"Efficiency was born out of necessity and privilege." This week's guest is Matthias Wuest, a gifted math teacher and endurance athlete. After graduating from Northwestern University with a mathematics major, Matthias went on to work for Teach for America and completed a 70-mile triathlon. Now, he lives in Rwanda and teaches for a company that aims to empower students to apply to universities and create opportunities through global education. Recently, Matthias has accomplished a feat known as Evest-ing, in which he cycled for over 15 hours until he reached the cumulative elevation of Mount Everest. That is a 29,000 ft vertical elevation climb over 165 miles. We discuss how he prepared for such a challenging task, as well as his powerful motivation for embarking on this journey. This episode shows that if your "why" is big enough, anything is possible. We also dive into the importance of structuring non-negotiables, setting supplementary goals, and balancing different types of focus.

This episode explains why co-host Aidan and Benoit quit their prestigious jobs in Corporate America in pursuit of the journey to minimizing regrets. Let's minimize regrets, together, and discover more in the process.

Anna Robinson is one of the most animated and illuminating humans that we know. Anna is a successful fitness entrepreneur, former Studio Director at F-45 Manayunk, Orange Theory Coach, and a lovely human who always seeks to be the light of all sources in life. Please join us for this week's episode, where we discuss the benefits of HIIT, Orange Theory, and how Anna lives by the mission statement of "Energy is the currency" on-and-off the coaching field. Please follow Anna Robinson on Instagram: @annarobic_fitness and subscribe to her HIIT playlists on Spotify: @a_rob19.

Why does God allow suffering? Is there free will? Do you know the difference between faith and trust? Are soulmates real?

This week’s guest is James Lee. James is a Christian philosopher, a college pastor at Youngnak LA, and a lecturer at Biola University. James has a graduate degree in pastoral care and counseling and a doctorate of ministry in integrative theology and philosophy.

James Lee and Benoit discuss faith, philosophy, religion and culture, especially in modern America, where Christianity has not had the best reputation for its historical wrongdoing.

This is a special episode because Benoit always wanted to uphold his Christian faith more openly on the show, but fear of the mob attack from the inter-web has stopped him until now.

Expect to learn about why most people leave the church, the trauma of church hurt, how James views 'God Is Dead,' and other philosophical discussions.

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James’s Website: https://www.mejameslee.com/

James’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mejameslee/

James’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pastorjameslee/

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"Just be your authentic self. That’s the biggest advice I would give. At the end of the day, if you can accept yourself and know who you are, that’s going to take you further than trying to fit in." - Meleki Wamalume Meleki Wamalume (@iammeleki) is a wellness coordinator at Drexel University and fitness coach at F-45 Northern Liberties. Meleki was born and raised in Zambia, and was forced to grow up quickly because of the challenges he faced. However, through and from those challenges, he evolved into one of the most self-reliant and (authentic/self-aware) people we know. In this week’s episode, he shares the story of his American immigration process, his struggles accepting an African identity, as well as the powerful idea of curing loneliness through deep self-exploration and self-acceptance. We also discuss a wide range of topics including, the unifying role of sports, the subjective nature of trauma, the transformational power of vulnerability, and much more. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Meleki Wamalume. Thank you.

“In my experience, I’ve always looked at the top level, being Behavior, as the first and foremost thing that we’re trying to change. And he (Mastin Kipp) argues that instead of focusing on behavior and trying to shift behavior, we should flip the script and then start with the Original Incident.” - Aidan Weinmann

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

In this week’s episode, we reflect on our experience completing Mastin Kipps’ book, “Claim Your Power”

“Claim Your Power” is a 40-day journey, that helps readers identify and dissolve hidden traumas and discover their life’s purpose.

The book is a unique blend of psychology and spirituality and combines captivating storytelling with insightful writing prompts.

We share some of the most impactful prompts from the book, as well as a few of our biggest takeaways.

One of our biggest ideas from the book is the “Anatomy of Transformation Ladder, a framework that explains that path to transformation.

When it comes to change, we all look at behaviors first… how to lose 10 pounds, wake up earlier, stick to a healthy diet, etc.

Kipp explains that for true change to occur, we must flip the model on its head and, instead of looking at behaviors first, we must look at our Original Incident, or trauma that informed the beliefs, emotions, stories, and behaviors in our life.

From bottom to top: Original Incident, Beliefs, Emotions, Stories, Behaviors.

We also share and reflect on our favorite quotes from the book.

This was one of the most impactful books that we’ve ever read, so we highly recommend picking up a copy if you feel called.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More with us.

Show Notes:

“Claim Your Power” by Mastin Kipp

“Stillness Is The Key” by Ryan Holiday

Read More on “What is Shadow Work?”

A Simple Guide on Shadow Work

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Did you know life is mostly comprised of the mundane and boring? How do you find content in life? What do you think about spirituality in 2023?

Join us for an insightful conversation with YouTube influencer, published author, and intuitive musician, Yoshua Greenfield.

Known as the modern spokesman for barefoot culture and living in the flow, Yoshua has a unique perspective on spirituality in 2023.

Before his spiritual journey, Yoshua gained fame and success as the host of MTV food shows, touring the world, and running the popular YouTube channel "Brothers Green" (later rebranded to "Pro Home Cooks").

Despite having a verified Instagram account with a large following, Yoshua recently made the decision to permanently quit the platform because it didn't align with his way of life.

In this episode, we discuss Yoshua's choice to leave Instagram, the concept of spirality as a marketplace in 2023, how to destroy the false self, the relationship between life and waves, and much more.

Be prepared for thought-provoking insights and the possibility of experiencing goosebumps, feelings of enlightenment, and even the delusion of temporary levitation.

Don't miss out on this enlightening episode!

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Yoshua’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr-PyKUTPosDadxqMHtoTw

Yoshua’s Food Channel: https://www.instagram.com/brothersgreen/

Yoshua’s Book Series: youenjoylife.us

Yoshua’s Intuitive Music School: https://www.theeverybodyband.com/schoolsignup

Yoshua’s Barefoot Course: https://www.thebarefoothuman.com/coursesignup

Yoshua’s Sacred Retreats: https://www.ajarose.love/personal-retreats

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This week's episode features the guest Will Pham, a licensed social worker who has been accumulating clinical hours to become a psychotherapist. When he was a child, he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, which is a rare genetic condition that involves a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina. In short, his visions regress every year and it eventually leads to his blindness. Will comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in mental health and the field of counseling and therapy. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from the important role of family dynamics in one's development and achievement in life to the danger of social media.

"What I didn't understand when I was living in it, is that the pain was really serving me. I always see failure, in general, as either a lesson or a redirection. And through all my experiences it's so clear. Like 'Oh that was the lesson I needed to learn because it's preparing me for this goal' or 'Wow I was redirected because I wasn't meant to do that.' So I think pain is  a really beautiful thing." - Jaclyn DiGregorio

In celebration of March’s Woman’s History Month, we’ve decided to interview inspirational women from the community.

This week’s guest is Jaclyn DiGregorio.

Jaclyn (@jaclyndigregorio) is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, podcast host, and life coach.

In 2020, she gave a TEDx talk about building courage, and she comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things mindset and inspiration.

In this week’s episode, Jaclyn explains how she has created her dream life at age 25, and how she helps her clients do the same.

She shares several powerful mindset tools, including - how to set effective goals, how to work through limiting beliefs, and ultimately, how to switch possibility to inevitability.

We also discuss the story behind her brand, “Spark Your Light,” as well as her inspiring personal journey in entrepreneurship.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jaclyn DiGregorio. 

 

Show Notes:

Jaclyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyndigregorio/

Jaclyn's website: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/

Spark Your Light podcast: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/podcast

"If anyone is questioning how do I find my intuition? One way is to just look at the way you respond to things. Pay attention to the way your energy and mood shifts based on what is happening around you." - Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown (@natbrown12) is a student of spirituality, a passionate minimalist, and an aspiring YouTuber.

For the past few years, she has lived in Senegal and Laos, while working a wide array of unique and interesting jobs.

In this week’s episode, she shares a few powerful stories around these experiences, including, shaving her head in the name of feminine empowerment and manifesting a jaguar citing during a safari.

We also discuss the power of intuition, the beauties of minimalism, the importance of detachment, and the necessity of valuing different perspectives.

We hope you listen, enjoy, and Discover more, with us and Natalie Brown.

This week's episode features Nick Boleto, a mindset-fitness coach, and his relentless attempts to help correct the oversaturated fitness industry by transforming people's mindsets and helping to unlock their new strengths from within. You can find Nick Boleto and his brilliant coaching insights on Insta @nick_boleto and for more please join his private mindset-muscule FB group @Nick Boleto.

Why do expectations kill progress? How to view failure as a signpost?

Meet Mica Javier, a multi-talented powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Mica is a Filipino actress, singer-songwriter, recording artist, model, and producer. 

Mica was signed to Timbaland Productions, where her record “300 Light Years” was licensed to Fox’s hit show “Glee” and Lifetime’s hit series “Dance Mom.” Her first single “Tonight” snagged the #1 spot on Urban Music radio station Wave 89.1 FM, and won 2 Urban Music Awards for Best New Artist and Best Collaboration in 2014. 

Mica’s impressive IMDb credits include Steven Seagal’s “General Commander” and more. 

Expect to learn about the life of a third-culture kid, what matters most in life, why life is what you make it, the most important things in life, why expectations kill progress, and much more. 

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Show Notes

Mica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mica/

Mica’s Website: https://www.micajavier.com/

Mica’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/micajavier 

Mica’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaRealMICA

Mica’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5616161/ 

Mica’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fwxng0bfmgRfzdutglXEa

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"It's about really understanding what the issue is, and then from there figuring out the best way to try to attack that. I am somewhat successful at my job because I have this black piece of paper mentality. It's about finding a prescription that's not anywhere, but to talk to people and to dig deep to figure out what's happening. - Jorge Requena Jorge Requena is a Bolivian tech consultant who has a wide perspective about the world we live in. In this episode, Jorge shares about his upbringing and education in the Dominican Republic and Bolivia. His international experiences lead to a conversation around the importance of travel and exposure, as well as the education systems in America and abroad. We also discuss the realities of his tech consulting career, and how consulting has taught him to think about the world. We collectively speculate on the COVID-19 situation, and what future implications it may have. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and Jorge Requena

"I think it's just really about taking a pause and check in with different things. Are you happy? Do you feel fulfilled with what you're doing? Are the things you're doing, are they aligning with your values and your life? All these questions that you don't really ask yourself until you ask yourself." - Shania Smith 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Shania Smith.

Shania (@shaniasmithco) is a first-generation college graduate who received a full scholarship to Drexel University.

She also was a visiting scholar at Harvard Business School and now, aims to close the wealth and opportunity gaps through her work in the fin-tech space.

In this week’s episode, Shania shares about her current experience at an NYU mindfulness program, as well as her recent accomplishment of buying a home at age 24.

We collectively discuss our meditation journeys, and how we’ve applied those practices to our everyday lives - in and outside of the workplace.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Shania Smith. 

 

Show Notes:

Shania Smith's linktree: https://linktr.ee/shaniax3

Check out the website for MindfulNYU: https://www.nyu.edu/students/communities-and-groups/student-diversity/spiritual-life/mindfulness.html

What is consciousness? Is there proof? How is sleep different from a medical coma? How exactly powerful is our mind?

This week’s guest is Dr. Anthony Kaveh. Anthony is a Stanford and Harvard-trained, board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative medicine specialist, and physician expert with over 380,000 followers on social media.

Anthony completed his medical school training at Stanford University and completed his residency at Harvard Medical School’s internal residency program. With a bachelor's in engineering from UC Berkeley, Anthony has a uniquely constructive view of medicine as a system and how he approaches his patients in and outside of the operating room.

Anthony and Benoit discuss the power of near-death experiences, how the drifting states of consciousness reveal our biggest vulnerabilities, and the scientifically proven power of human minds.

Expect to learn how to unlock your maximum innate potential, some incredible medical secrets, and why mindset is truly everything.

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Anthony’s website: https://www.medicalsecretsmd.com/

Anthony’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MedicalSecrets/featured

Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicalsecretsmd/

Anthony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medicalsecrets

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“By using the word 'find' we are tricking ourselves because there’s not a magic button… balance isn’t hidden somewhere in this room for us to discover. It’s not an Easter egg hunt. But rather, it’s a cultivated practice. Just like anything else in the world. Similarly, I think that’s the same ethos we want to convey about the difference between finding balance and creating balance. You must create it through continuous practice. Because if you can’t find balance in the little things in life, how can you possibly find balance when it really matters.” - Benoit Kim

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More. 

This week, we’re kicking off a new series that we’re excited to share with you.

These mini-episodes will discuss one of the main topics that we discussed in last week’s interview.

One of the big ideas that came up in our last interview with Sashia Liriano was Balance.

In the episode, we discussed the balance of flavors within food, also known as “Umami”.

So, we wanted to take it a step further to unpack what balance means to us and how we strive towards it in everyday life.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Discover More with us.

"A lot of us gravitate really easily to that label. And it's interesting to observe you're describing who you are as a way that you show up for someone else. How do you show up for yourself? That's one of the themes that keeps coming up in this conversation. How do you make yourself proud? What goes into that? That's where your identity is." - Cory Camp

This week, we continue our conversation with Cory Camp.

Cory is a personal performance coach, podcast host, and the founder of the Forever Athlete brand & community.

This week’s episode begins with the story of Cory’s two solo marathons… That’s right, he ran two marathons completely unassisted.

This experience taught him about the power of momentum in redefining and achieving the impossible.

By seeking discomfort, our boxes of possibility expand.

We also discuss the importance of sleep & recovery when striving towards peak performance.

Cory explains a few of his biggest tips to achieving a good night’s sleep and creating change that is actually sustainable.

If you’re a high performer or someone looking to make a productive change in your life, this is the episode for you.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More with us and Cory Camp.

Show Notes:

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corycamp/

Forever Athlete Website: https://www.foreverathletela.com/

The Athletic Mindset Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-mindset/id1481474821#episodeGuid=d5f228de-3252-4096-9921-eff22797eae8

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"One of the things that coach of mine actually helped me work through was creating a 'To Be List. So setting intentions first for the day, and then with those intentions, they run your to-do list. So what I mean by that is instead of on my to-do list today, being I need to record a podcast with you guys, I need to do whatever, it becomes: all right how do I want to be today? That's the first question that I'm asking when I wake up. So getting clear on those intentions I think goes a long way." - Cory Camp

This week's guest is Cory Camp.

Corey is a personal performance coach, podcast host, and the founder of the Forever Athlete brand and community.

As a former swimmer and record holder at the University of Delaware, Cory recognizes the hidden mental health challenges in athletics, and has committed himself to bring awareness to these issues and helping former athletes lead healthier lives.

He hosts the Athletic Mindset podcast, which is dedicated to taking a deeper look into the mental approach of elite athletes.

And his brand, Forever Athlete brings together athletes of all backgrounds to build community and grow together.

In this episode, Cory shares some powerful stories from his collegiate swimming career, as well as his expansive mission behind the Forever Athlete Brand.

He also explains some of the strategies he uses with coaching clients including, monitoring biofeedback, balancing internal & external motivators, and finding your flow.

Cory is an incredible human & coach, and we had so much fun talking with him.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Discover More with us and Cory Camp.

Show Notes:

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corycamp/

Forever Athlete Website: https://www.foreverathletela.com/

The Athletic Mindset Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-mindset/id1481474821#episodeGuid=d5f228de-3252-4096-9921-eff22797eae8

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“I’m just so grateful to be in the position that I am, so that I can meet people like her and take care of her, and just feel like I found my calling. Because that honestly how I feel. I’ve connected with his flow of purpose, and it’s the best feeling in the world. And it makes all of this struggle worth it.” This week, we continue our conversation with Penn medical student, Allison Hare, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others. In this episode, she shares the powerful story of a past patient’s miraculous recovery which helped her identify internal medicine as her true calling. Additionally, she provides insightful advice for new medical students, which is arguably applicable to anyone adventuring down a new path. This portion of the episode evolves into an enlightening conversation around exploration, self-discovery, and the balance of intention and surrender. Lastly, we dive into the importance of examining personal motivations, reframing situations, and ultimately, starting with why. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare. Thank you.

If you haven’t heard yet, stillness is the key to just about everything. Ryan Holiday’s best selling book, Stillness is the Key, is one of the most impactful books we’ve ever read and this episode is our effort to share our biggest takeaways and lessons learned. As Holiday explains, stillness is that moment where thoughts settle around you. It’s that ability to get quiet, step back, and truly reflect. It’s the thing that allows you to think clearly, make tough decisions, and handle high-pressure situations. It’s one of the most powerful forces in the world. Holiday masterfully draws on examples from a range of subjects and distills wisdom down into relatable, actionable four to six-page chapters. We cannot recommend this book more, and we hope you pick up a copy and/or discover more about it on this weeks’ episode.

What does it take to become a popular Youtuber? Is there a short cut in life? What’s the cost of the American Dream?

This week’s guest is Maia GV. Maia is a fashion Youtuber, the founder of Maiazine, a fashion magazine for the people, and a freelance artist.

With her unique approach to fashion insights, Maia’s popular videos receive millions of views at 19 years old.

Maia and Benoit discuss her incredible journey of starting Youtube at age 13, the power of why, the powerful mindset that allowed her to break through Youtube, and the best way to sustain one’s peak performance for a long time.

Expect to learn why real consistency is so hard, how all the best things in life compound over time, the required mindset to succeed in whatever you do, and the only way to prevent burnout.

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Maia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maia.gv/

Maia’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvIgsu-bRmJtrooNgfGACQ

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In this episode, hosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann discuss their podcast journey so far from the past 2 months by synthesizing their palpable lessons and skillsets that they learned along the way. They also share the importance of balancing intention and impact in the world of communications.

“Yeah, challenges suck, and life will come at you hard, and fast…. But if you are able to, in at least some corner of your mind, remember that actually, this hard time will help you grow. If you take on challenges as growth opportunities, that is one of the key pieces that I’ve seen in resilient people. If you can change your mindset to understanding that, I think your life will change within months. Almost within weeks… if you start looking at challenges as an opportunity, either to find a solution or to grow.” - Jess Cadorette

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Jess Cadorette.

Jess (@jesscadorette) is an environmental advocate who currently serves as the Field Director for the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, the statewide political voice for the environment.

Last week, we discussed the environmental issues that we face as a society, as well as the ways that we can begin to make a difference through advocacy and sustainability.

She also shared about her personal journey into environmentalism, so we recommend starting there as an introduction for this episode.

This week, Jess courageously reflects on her experience with Crohn’s Disease and shares the many important lessons it taught her about life and health.

We discuss the importance of caring for not only our physical and mental health but also our spiritual health.

This leads to a conversation around “engaged Buddhism”, mindfulness, self-advocacy, and making the most of every moment.

To close the episode, in honor of Woman’s History Month, Jess delivers some powerful advice for women in their early 20’s looking to make a difference in this world.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jess Cadorette.

 

Show notes:

Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscadorette/

Jess’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscadorette/

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania: https://www.conservationpa.org/about/staff

The 5 Mindfulness Trainings: https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-5-mindfulness-trainings/

Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/

GirlGov: https://wgfpa.org/our-work/girlgov/

“But I think an important thing is making things inclusive. Before anything goes out to a customer, every single person in the kitchen and all of the servers try everything. We take input from everybody. Understanding that everyone knows what good food tastes like. Having an inclusive kitchen where everybody’s able to put their input in. I think that’s what builds a great menu.” - Sashia Liriano

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Sashia Liriano.

Sashia is a Dominican American chef who is the Chef de Cuisine at Friday, Saturday, Sunday, the #2 restaurant in the city according to Philly Magazine.

In part 1 of the interview, Sashia shares about her personal journey into the culinary world, so we recommend starting there for context around this week’s conversation.

In this episode, we bounce around to a wide range of food topics, ranging from recipes to recommendations to food insecurity.

Sashia explains what she looks for in a good restaurant and recommends some of her favorite places to eat and shop for groceries in Philadelphia.

She also shares about her experience growing up in the Bronx and how that informs her life today, both in and outside of the kitchen.

We also dive into an uncomfortable but important conversation around food insecurity. Not only is food inaccessibility damaging the health of disadvantaged populations, but it’s also disrupting the food systems and cultural traditions of many communities.

We both took so much away from this conversation and we encourage everyone to reflect on the topics discussed, especially around food inequality and our role in it.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Sashia Liriano.

 

Show Notes:

Sashia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashia_gabrieli_/

Friday Saturday Sunday’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friday.saturday.sunday/

Restaurant Website: https://www.fridaysaturdaysunday.com/

Sashia’s Favorite Restaurants in Philadelphia:

 - New American- Cadence: https://www.cadencerestaurant.com/

 - French- Forsythia: https://www.forsythiaphilly.com/

 - Chinese- David’s Mai Lai Wah: http://www.davidsmailaiwah.com/

 - Mexican- Burrito Feliz Foodtruck: https://www.instagram.com/burritofelizphilly/?hl=en

 - Pho- Nam Phuong: https://www.namphuongphilly.com/

 - Ramen- Terakawa Ramen: http://www.terakawaramen.com/

 - Sandwich- Stockyard Sandwich: https://www.stockyardphilly.com/

 - Sandwich- Middle Child: https://middlechildphilly.com/

Is philosophy useful? Can you read too much? How are science and spirituality related?

This week’s guest is Sarah Abou Hadir. Sarah is a professional editor, writer, book virtuoso, and TikTok influencer. She is a ferocious reader, as she has read about 20 books a month during the pandemic, not to mention her impressive memory recall and retention. Currently, Sarah is in the process of self-publishing the book that she wants to read the most.

Sarah studied physics, political science, and public administration at the American University of Beirut, and Journalism, Media & Communication in Madrid, Spain.

From philosophy, quantum physics, and mental health, to modern wisdom, it appears that Sarah dabbles in all these esoteric yet practical domains.

A little fun fact: Sarah and Benoit crossed paths during the pandemic on Clubhouse, an app that has died very hard since, but shoutout to Clubhouse nonetheless. In hindsight, CH should have accepted the $4 billion offer by Twitter back in 2021…

Expect to learn about why reading too much is harmful, the practical application of philosophy, why TikTok can be profound, timeless thought experiments to improve your life, how to fight death, and much more.

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Sarah’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahadir3

Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/editorsarahadir/

The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli: https://www.amazon.com/Order-Time-Carlo-Rovelli/dp/073521610X

An Immense World by Ed Yong: https://www.amazon.com/Immense-World-Animal-Senses-Reveal/dp/0593133234

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“And it was like this whole universe that was just hidden from me. Because I had never thought to explore it. And I think that idea haunts me all the time because I haven’t stopped, for a moment, from making the decisions or the assumptions that I’ve lived my life with. And if I challenge my own assumptions it can change everything. And it excites me. I love to go through my day thinking, 'Oh I wonder what I can find today.'” - Sheetal Bahirat How to Create a Health Drink from Recycled Avocado Seeds? Sheetal Bahirat @sheeta_bahirat) and Zuri Masud (@zuri_masud) are culinary scientists and the founders of the Hidden Gems Beverage company (@drinkreveal). Their first drink, Reveal, is one of the most innovative products we’ve ever heard of. Reveal is made from uncycled avocado seeds— yes, the ones that are typically thrown away— to create an antioxidant-rich health drink, available in three delicious flavors. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Sheetal and Zuri to hear the story and mission of Reveal and Hidden Gems Beverage Company. They passionately share the overall purpose of the company— reducing food waste and creating sustainable, circular, businesses. They also share their personal journeys in education and entrepreneurship, as well as the profound impact that food has had on their respective lives. This is one of our favorite conversations to date, and we highly recommend checking out the episode. Especially for those avocado lovers out there. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, Sheetal Bahirat and Zuri Masud. Please check out Drink Reveal's website: drinkreveal.com

In this week's episode, we synthesize our collective experiences in modern dating. We both have recognized the importance and profound impact that our relationships have served in our lives. We have compiled all the experiences into the 5 Cs, in respective order, to help simplify the complexity of modern dating- Chemistry, Compatibility, Comfortability, Commitment, and Communication. Chemistry is the initial spark between the two people or known as the first impression. Compatibility is the shared connection of beliefs, habits, and personalities between the two people. Comfortability is the ability to display one's authenticity and vulnerability. Commitment is the decision to choose each other through both highs and lows by becoming the best partner you can be. Communication is the bridge that connects all the C's and the force that could make or break a relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More and thank you for listening.

Allison Hare is a medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, who has an immense passion for caring for and connecting with others. In this week’s episode, she tells the story of the identity crisis that occurred in high school, when she was told she wasn’t good enough to be a professional cellist. This crisis brought her to a pre-med track at the University of Wisconsin, where she majored in psychology, and worked in a research lab that was just featured in the Netflix documentary, “Babies.” 🏼 🏼 The lab studies the way infants acquire language through statistical learning, and her personal research shows the impact that music exposure can have on babies’ ability to acquire language. She shares the gratitude that she now has for this identity crisis, as it led her to medicine, a field that also allows her to connect and provide care, but on a larger scale than music. We also dive into the power of reflection, the necessity of creative outlets, and the importance of framing your self-talk around behavior rather than identity. This one touches on so many different topics and is quite insightful into the world that is medical school, so we really think you’ll enjoy it. “In that moment, I kind of realize that I don’t have to give up on the part of the music that allowed me to connect with other people when I go into medicine. I can still touch people in a way that’s deep, profound, meaningful, and real even if it is not through the cello. Just being a lending ear to someone that’s going through a difficult time or experience, or providing emotional support…Just showing someone that I care can have that same impact.” We’d really appreciate if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Allison Hare. Thank you.

What is bipolar disorder? Can you live a normal life with mental illness? What is the healthcare crisis in America?

Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar are experts in stem cell research and the founders of Untether Your Life, a multimedia company

Their mission statement is to leverage cutting-edge medical science and their incredible mental illness journey to provide clinical breakthroughs and instill hope in seemingly hopeless circumstances.

Expect to learn about bipolar disorder, how to live a happy life with bipolar disorder, what is the difference between mental health and mental illness, the effects of mental illness on family members, the health care crisis in America, and much more. 

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Untether Your Life Podcast: https://www.untetheryourlife.co/

Untether Your Life Blog & Book: https://theshellystory.com 

Podcast Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/untetheryourlife/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshellystory 

Website – shellysood.com

Psychology Today Article: HERE

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“The Third Door” by Alex Banayan is one of the most entertaining and compelling books we have ever read. Filled with adventurous stories and profound pieces of wisdom, The Third Door illustrates the true power of passion, persistence, and having a mission greater than ourselves. In The Third Door, Alex tells the story of how, at 18-years old, he decided to let go of his pre-med track at USC, and instead, follow his heart towards his mission; to interview the world’s most extraordinary thinkers and discover their secrets to success. The Third Door takes readers on an incredible journey - from hacking the Price Is Right for start-up money, to chasing Larry King through a grocery story, to booking interviews with some of the world’s most impactful thinkers. Interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, and Steve Wozniak, as well as a collection of others revealed one thing they all have in common; they all took the Third Door. Now, “What is The Third Door?, you may ask. As Alex explains, Life, business, success… it’s just like a nightclub. There are always three ways in. There’s the First Door: the main entrance, where 99 percent of people wait in line, hoping to get in. The Second Door: the VIP entrance, where the billionaires and celebrities slip through. But what no one tells you is that there is always, always… the Third Door. It’s the entrance where you have to jump out of line, run down the alley, bang on the door a hundred times, crack open the window, sneak through the kitchen—there’s always a way.”

"For those of you listening, my TedX talk, the theme of it is this concept that created called the courage equation. The courage equation is courage = belief > fear. So I believe that in order to have courage, all we need is to raise our self-belief to a level that is greater than our fear. Once we do that, we will act. We will have the courage to take action. We will have the courage to put ourselves out there. To be vulnerable. To create the life that we want." - Jaclyn DiGregorio 

This week, we continue our conversation with Jaclyn DiGregorio.

Jaclyn (@jaclyndigregorio) is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, podcast host, and life coach. 

In part one of the interview, she shared about her personal journey and the mindset tools she uses with her clients.

This was released last week as episode 58, and we recommend you start there before listening to part two of the interview this week.

In this week’s episode, we discuss concepts around identity, such as how our identities are created and how they are transformed.

She also shares about the power of affirmations, the importance of an empowering money mindset, and the equation she crated for courage. 

In 2020, she gave a TEDx talk about her courage equation, and we highly recommend checking it out.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jaclyn DiGregorio. 

 

Show Notes:

Jaclyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyndigregorio/

Jaclyn's website: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/

Spark Your Light podcast: https://www.jaclyndigregorio.com/podcast

 

"Which brings me to the most important thing in my life, which is really music. And that was the first thing that showed me that there is a type of communication that you can experience with other people that is beyond words. That's a feeling. And it's in that resonance that there's this beautiful magic that happened because you're not trying to relate through the mind and the intellect but you're resonating on a certain feeling.” - Yoshua Greenfield

This week, we continue our conversation with Yoshua Greenfield.

Yoshua is a talented musician, author, home cook, nature-lover, and bare-foot advocate.

This week’s episode is part two of our interview, and we examine Yoshua’s philosophy around relationships. Whether living in a relationship with nature, self, or other humans, it’s important to look through the lens of resonance— that is, the felt sense of energetic connection; what feels right.

We go on to discuss music and Yoshua’s journey as a musician. His released album, You and The Everybody Band, aims to facilitate connection through shared musical experiences & improvisation.

He also teaches clients to sing through a unique vocal opening process. He shares several powerful stories which beautifully illustrate this voice-activation process, as well as the healing power of music and the importance of staying open to what life has to offer.

Stay tuned until the end to hear an incredible piece of music performed by Yoshua.

 

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Yoshua’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr-PyKUTPosDadxqMHtoTw

Yoshua’s Website: https://www.youenjoylife.us/

 

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Anna Robinson is one of the most animated and illuminating humans that we know. Anna is a successful fitness entrepreneur, former Studio Director at F-45 Manayunk, Orange Theory Coach, and a lovely human who always seeks to be the light of all sources in life. Please join us for this week's episode, where Anna shares her two favorite client success stories, her insights on intuitive eating, and her refreshing approach to nutrition, self-care, and recovery. Please follow Anna Robinson on Instagram: @annarobic_fitness and subscribe to her HIIT playlists on Spotify: @a_rob19.

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a great holiday.

If there’s one lesson that 2020 has taught; it’s that sooner or later, health will become your #1 concern.

As we head into 2021, we wanted to help empower you all to lead healthier lives.

So, today’s guest is Rob Carney, a holistic health coach and the founder of Whole Health Connections.

Rob has spent the last decade collaborating with nutritionists, acupuncturists, massage therapists across the Boston area, and now comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things health and well-being.

In this week's episode, Rob shares his powerful story into holistic health, the 6 Foundational Principles of a healthy life, as well as his experiences with life’s greatest teacher: the pain teacher.

He also explains why self-care isn’t selfish but rather, for the good of all, as well as the importance of seeking coherence between the brain, the heart, and the gut.

As Rob explains, holistic health revolves around the idea that every single piece of Earth’s ecosystem is interconnected.

That means we’re all connected. So, we’re hoping to help you become healthier this year, so we can all become healthier, together.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Rob Carney.

 

Show Notes:

- Rob Carney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthconnections/

- Holistic Health Coaching: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/

- Rob Carney’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsW_MsTYHq8f4D9l-pIdhcA

- Whole Health with Rob Carney Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OwPanVa4OweDJ1uNqnuMO?si=fabrGIU0TY6t4YBFfDGY0g

Please check out Rob's partnered brands:

- Purium: https://ishoppurium.com/

- Mushroom Revival: https://www.mushroomrevival.com/

- Bioptimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/

"There is a very thin line between being politically correct for the sake of trying to use it to charge on other people, because they aren't informed on using the correct terms, and actually trying to be instrumental in making the world a better place." - Jack Knipe, Ph.D.

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Jack Knipe.

Jack has a Ph.D. in International Education & Linguistics and is currently an assistant professor of English and Spanish at Limestone University & an International Student Support Coordinator.

He is an extremely impressive polyglot who speaks 9 languages and comes with a wealth of knowledge in sociolinguistic, critical thinking, and equitable education.

If you haven't checked out part 1 of this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Jack, we would strongly recommend you to check it out here.

In this episode, Jack shares vulnerably about his journey pursuing a Ph.D. while battling an autoimmune condition.

He also explains many fascinating and important topics including intercultural competency, cognitive linguistics, and psychological frame theory.

Using examples from his classroom and stories from his past, Jack delivers a conversation that is both emotionally moving and inspiring.

Please note that there are a few sensitive and potentially triggering topics discussed at the end of this episode, including death and suicide, so please feel free to skip accordingly.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More with us and Jack Knipe.

Show Notes:

Jack’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/jack.knipe

Jack’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackknipe

Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackknipe

Jack’s Publications: https://www.limestone.edu/directory/john-knipe

Jack’s Email: jmknipe360@georgetown.edu

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Do you struggle with just doing one thing in life? Have you ever thought being a master of one is boring? Is being a jack of all trades useless in 2022? Can we accomplish everything we want to in life?

This week’s guest is Marco Rosario. Marco is a first-class DJ from Philadelphia with 22 years of experience, an aspiring actor and model with over 50 commercials under his belt, a licensed mental health professional and barber, and what he calls a “smile enabler.”

In the First Avenue DJ Profile review—one of the longest-running and most legendary venues where Prince and Lizzo launched their careers—Marco shared his mission statement, “I don’t want to just throw an event; I want to make a memory.”

Marco and Benoit discuss how to choose joy in our jobs, the non-negotiable of pursuing passions in life despite being scared, why being a jack of all trades is not the same as a master of none, and his incredible story of going viral with 22.8 million views.

Expect to learn from Marco Rosario’s inspiring life journey of going from nearly taking his own life to accomplishing everything he said he would, how he sold out his show at the legendary First Avenue, and tangible ways you can also live out the most fulfilling life no matter the stage in life you are in.

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Show Notes

Marco’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcorosario24/

Marco’s Website: https://calendly.com/mentoredbymarco/30min?month=2022-07

Marco’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/marcorosario24

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"Schools are where students feel safe, which is condusive to learning, and where they feel supported. They feel loved, they feel seen, and they feel heard. That stuff can change a person's life." - Montay Fowler Montay Fowler (@Montayf_) is a Youtuber (@TayLoso), MSW UPenn Graduate, a real estate entrepreneur, and a well-recognized leader in the communities of Philadelphia for his civic engagement and services. In this episode, we shift our focus from the macro racial issues to the personal aspects of Montay’s upbringing. We discuss his unique evolution as a former collegian athlete to an academic scholar after a major heartbreak, his journey to start a real estate business with his partners through self-education, and much more. This is part 2 of our conversation with more lighthearted topics, and we shared quite a few laughs listening to Montay’s remarkably inspiring and entertaining journey. Check out Montay’s favorite spot in the city: Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books (@unclebobbies). We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Montay Fowler. Thank you.

This week, we’ll be reviewing Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher @emilystellafletcher on Instagram. This book is a how-to meditation book for achievement minded individuals who believe they either don’t have the time to mediate or the ability to meditate consistently. Emily tells the story of how the stresses of a 10 year career on Broadway, led her to India to study the only thing that got her through those crazy years, meditation. She shares the wisdom she learned while studying Eastern meditation in India for 3 years. She then explains the Z-Technique, the meditation practice that she developed for the ordinary person and used to start her meditation company, Ziva. This book is packed with science-based studies around the neurological benefits of meditation that explains the transformative power of meditation. The compelling research and immutable results of meditation, paired with Emily’s remarkable story-telling, makes for an incredible page-turner that can make a profound impact on reader’s lives. In the first few chapters, Emily poses a powerful question, “Would you be willing to invest 2 precent of your day if you knew it would improve the other 98 percent?” We believe this is a no brainer. She explains, “Meditation is simply a tool to help you reach your goals; it’s never the goal itself. We Meditate to get good at life, not to get good at meditation.” Both Beniot and I have been meditating every morning for the past year, however this book transformed the way we look at and approach our practices. In this episode, we will discuss our biggest takeaways from Emily’s book, the many scientific benefits that she presents, as well as our significant experiences with and from meditation. We hope this episode brings you an effective toolkit that allows you to find a sense of calmness and composure amidst this challenging time.

Do you struggle with leaving the job that you hate? Do you feel like it's too late to make a change? Is it possible to do what you love and love what you do while making a profit?

This week’s guest is Christine Lee. Christine is an IMDb-verified actress and model, and is the co-founder of TheDahilas Entertainment, a professional circus entertainment troupe.

As a Korean American, Christine is truly a unicorn for leaving her prestigious tech job at Microsoft and Google for circus performance art. Christine’s commercial work can be found in Mercedes, LinkedIn, Honda, and more. Christine’s national AAPI campaign with Meta (Facebook) was also launched in July.

Expect to learn about the most dramatic pivot story ever, the ethos of taking pivots in life, facing major uncertainties, prioritizing one’s calling and mental health, and much more.

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Christine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christineleecirque/

Christine’s Website: https://www.cirqueduclee.com/about

Book Christine: www.dahliasentertainment.com

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Is your network truly your net worth? How do successful people manage their relationships?

Today’s conversation with a top 1% podcaster and master networker will teach you how to unlock your relationship-building skills.

Reena Friedman Watts is a former producer of The Jerry Springer Show, a radio personality, and a top 1% globally ranked podcast host.

Reena’s show: Better Call Daddy, is the culmination of her over 2 decades of media and networking expertise, her curiosity as a story junkie, and her unique dynamic with her dad that she showcases on the podcast. 

For any podcaster and creative, the ultimate goal is to achieve the status of a “category of one,” without a doubt, Reena has achieved this status and much more.

Expect to learn whether you have daddy issues, how to master relationship-building skills, the best relationship-building activities, why Reena gave up sex for clarity, how to prevent divorces, and much more.

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Reena’s Website: ⁠https://bettercalldaddy.com/⁠

Reena’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts/?hl=en⁠

Reena’s Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/reenareena?s=20&t=uCdUjpr1c_VtNJUjsU4GBQ⁠

Reena’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts/⁠

Better Call Daddy Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-call-daddy/id1525296416⁠

Better Call Daddy YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/bettercalldaddy⁠

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In this episode, hosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann sit down for a wide range of conversations from getting a new job to discussing work culture shift during the quarantine. They also discuss the power of clarity, three important questions to self-examine during career transitions, and work-from-home predictions in the post COVID era.

"That's what the American dream is. If you're being really honest with yourself, this is the land of opportunities and the land of traps, and people don't realize that. I've been trapped a series of times, and I learned from it and moved from it. I'm just gonna see it as an experience as a whole." - Anweezy

As we kick off February, we have decided to interview inspirational black leaders and thinkers in celebration of Black History Month.

This week’s guest is Anwar Ahmed - also known as Anweezy.

Anwar (@anweezy) is a software engineer turned music producer & entrepreneur, who believes deeply in creating your own path through intuitive experimentation.

At the age of 27, Anwar has co-founded numerous companies and worked in a wide range of industries, including food trucks, dispensaries, software consulting, music management, and now, music production.

In this week’s episode, Anwar shares his incredible life journey - including stories about hacking T-Mobile at age of 15, playing college basketball after being cut from his high school team, and a never-told before story of his mental health challenges at Penn State.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Anweezy.

 

Show Notes:

Anweezy's website: https://anweezy.com/

Anweezy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anweezy/

Anweezy's record label: https://www.instagram.com/aktivrecords/

"I think it helps me to be a better communicator because if I am with people and they say something out of the left-field, then really quickly I can in my brain think out how did it happen and then get there with them really fast. I think that's a really weird  accidental empathy tool that I built as a kid to learn to be a better communicator due to my suicidal ideation." - Paris Gramann

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Paris Gramann (@parisgramann) a talented teacher and entrepreneur.

We begin where we left off last week, heaving about the Empower Creative Agency, Paris’s consulting company that performs project management for creative endeavors.

This leads to a dialogue around living with purpose, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, and leaving things better than you found them.

To close the episode, Paris asks a fascinating hypothetical question around identity that we explore and are still left curious.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Paris Gramann.

 

Show Notes:

Paris Gramann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisgramann/

Just Be Books: https://www.justbebooks.com/

"Each one of us, come into this world like that golden Buddha. You, me, we all have that golden self. The problem is that our society, our caregivers, wants to protect us. And then we protect ourselves in the same way, like the clay on the golden Buddha. And then we lose our innate curiosity. So transformation begins by uncovering that kind of stuff.” - Bob Choat, Ph.D.

This week’s guest is Dr. Bob Choat.

As a former recon special force marine, Bob recognized the importance of psychology and physiology early on and leaned into his innate curiosity to pursue 2 post-doctorates - one in clinical psychology and one in neuropsychology.

He is also the author of “Mind Your Own Fitness”, and the forthcoming books, “Unleash the Champion Within” and “Self-Mastery for the Home-Based Entrepreneur”.

Bob is also a grandmaster in martial arts, the highest honor given to senior instructors, with 5 black belts and several 5th degrees, including Kenpo and Jeet Kune Do. Not to mention, he’s also involved extensively in parktour, also known as free-running, and hypnosis.

After selling his company, Bob leaned into his curiosity again and decided to dive into the executive coaching space through NLP, also known as Neurolinguistic Programing, and became a Master NLP Trainer after dedicating over 40 years to the coaching industry.

As someone who recently turned 70 years old, Bob’s exceptional level of curiosity and his ever-expanding knowledge, and almost fairy-tale-like lived experiences are so inspiring, and something we would love to continue to embody on our show.

We hope you enjoy this week's Discover More with us and Dr. Bob Choat.

Show Notes:

Bob’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobchoat/

Bob Choat’s Website: https://bobchoat.com/

Mind Hack Academy: https://mindhackacademy.tv/

The School of Transformation Podcast: https://theschooloftransformation.com/

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Do you ever wonder why life is full of suffering? Do you get stuck in your negative thought patterns and self-talk? Do you want to improve your mental and emotional wellbeing?

This week’s guest is Dr. Trang Hoang, Ph.D., LCSW. Dr. Hoang is a professor at the USC School of Social Work, former division director at SSG Alliance, and received her graduate and doctorate degrees at UCLA.

This is a very special episode because Dr. Hoang does not do media appearances due to her high emphasis on privacy, so this may be the first and last time you hear from her directly.

Dr. Hoang has seven publications under her name and is the co-chair of the AAPI Equity Alliance Mental Health Subcommittee, and served on numerous regional and national associations, such as the UCLA Conflict Resolution & Mediation Team and Council on Social Work Education.

Dr. Hoang directly experienced the horrific reality of wars in southern Vietnam and the subsequent refugee experience when she was young, before seeking safety in the United States.

Expect to learn a lot about Dr. Hoang's horrific refugee survival experience on a boat, how to improve your mental health, be self-compassionate when it's the hardest, and more.

Let’s get this started.

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Show Notes

Dr. Hoang’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trang-hoang-6b8b1643/

Dr. Hoang’s Email: Thcongviec@gmail.com

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"Because I think we live in the societal and social narratives that everyone's always saying, "I'm busy", "I'm always busy", "I'm working on this", "I'm working on that", but if you're always busy, when do we have time for ourselves? Our amazing guest, @weswoodson, once said: "how can you love yourself if you don't spend time with yourself?" I realized, "this is the first opportunity I've had to commit a month to nothing else, no one else, but to me. Just working on myself. - Benoit Kim

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

In this week's episode, hosts Aidan & Benoit sit down to reflect on Benoit’s first two months living in Los Angeles.

After leaving his job last May to pursue graduate school, Benoit felt like he had lost his purpose and was battling feelings of unworthiness.

Unworthiness is one of the most common and crippling issues that we’ve seen and experienced within the world, and it becomes a key topic of this week’s conversation.

We believe that you don’t need to be productive to be worthy. Just being human is enough.

Similarly, we believe that productivity is placed on a pedestal in America and idleness carries a negative stigma.

In this week’s episode, we dispel some of these ideas and explore the topics of achievement, worthiness, and recovery within our own lives.

Benoit shares about the personal struggles that he has recently faced, as well as the practices that have helped him heal in the past few months.

We also discuss a variety of topics including Enneagrams, motivation, and integration.

We hope you find this episode helpful, wherever you may be, and we thank you for listening.

Show Notes:

Wes Woodson’s Interview

David Choi on Joe Rogan Podcast

“The Art of Impossible” by Steven Kotler

Watch Pomodoro Technique on Youtube

“12 Rules for Life” by Jordan B. Peterson

“Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It” by Kamal Ravikant

The Enneagram Personality Test

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“I worked on this dish for three months and it’s still not good enough. Let’s put it on the back burner and work on something else. We really wanna put things out that we always gonna be proud of. You know when you do something and you know you half-assed it? You pretend to feel good about it, but in reality, deep down in your heart, you know that it’s not that good. That’s definitely part of the creative process...having integrity.” - Sashia  Gabrieli Liriano

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Sashia Liriano.

Sashia is a Dominican American chef who is the Chef de Cuisine at Friday, Saturday, Sunday, the #2 restaurant in the city according to Philly Magazine.

She was born and raised in the Bronx and then attended the Art Institute in Philadelphia for culinary management.

Over the past decade, she’s worked at 19 kitchens, including a number of Philly’s most prominent restaurants, including, Barbuzzo’s, Little Nonnas, and Fork.

Sashia comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things food, resiliency, and restaurant management.

In this week’s episode, Sashia tells some eye-opening stories from her culinary journey in Philadelphia, which truly shine a light on her resilience.

She also shares about her Dominican American upbringing, and how those influences inform the food that she creates today.

She goes on to explain the power that mentorship has had on her life, as well as her creative process as a chef.

Whether it’s cooking, leading, or listening, Sashia leads with integrity and a human-first approach.

It’s clear why she’s such a respected and beloved member of the Philadelphia food scene.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Sashia Liriano.

 

Show Notes:

Sashia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashia_gabrieli_/

Friday Saturday Sunday’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friday.saturday.sunday/

Restaurant Website: https://www.fridaysaturdaysunday.com/

Beyond Order by Jordan B Peterson:

The Love Languages by Gary Chapman

How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePerra

"It just makes common sense at least in terms of the health aspect. And it really only clicked for me 5 months ago, because like I said, I stopped eating dairy and  gluten. The brain fog cleared up immediately. Within 12 days, all the lingering depression I had was gone. I was like a whole new person again. Within 30 days, I felt happy and I could have listed at least 10 differences in my life that were significantly better in terms of my health. Some people are going to react differently than other people, but food is medicine." - Ross Raddi 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Ross Raddi.

Ross (@rossraddi)is a talented arborist, podcast host, accountant, and YouTuber.

In last week’s conversation, we discussed the power of gardening and home-grown food, while this week, we dive into all things health and functional medicine.

Functional medicine is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on solving the root problem rather than fixing symptoms, and Ross learned a lot about it through studying the work of Dr. Mark Hyman.

By applying functional medicine principles and eliminating gluten and dairy from his diet, Ross shares that he was able to move past the depression that plagued him for years growing up.

He also shares his most powerful tips for building a successful side business.

This occurs at the end of the episode, so be sure to stick around for these insights.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Ross Raddi.

 

Show Notes:

Ross Raddi’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RossRaddi/videos

Ross Raddi’s Website & Blog: https://figboss.com/

Ross Raddi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossraddi/

The Fruit Talk! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rossraddi

Radio Appearances: https://www.foodgardenlife.com/show/home-herbalist

Dr. Mark Hyman’s Podcast: https://drhyman.com/blog/category/podcasts/

"That's why the ability to reframe your perspective matters so much. I think reality = perception + perspective because your perception is shaped by your experiences, but your perspective is what you take away from your perception  and how you apply that. People always say 'information is power', or 'knowledge is power', but I think 'appliance is power'. When you have too much information, too much going on, you're going to get distracted and that's when paralysis by analysis, or decision-making fatigue, happens. So it's all about what you can apply from that experience." - Benoit Kim 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

Co-hosts Aidan & Benoit sit down together to reflect on the last 10 months of life.

In the first “Reflective Episode,” Benoit shares the story of his recent near-death car accident, while Aidan unpacks the story of getting scammed out of $18,000.

We discuss the mindsets we used to navigate these challenges, as well as the lessons they taught us about life.

We also dive into a wide range of topics including the relationship between subjective & practical truth, the importance of building positive neural pathways, the benefits of asking for help, and the necessity of open-mindedness in today’s culture.

We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow, and share this episode with 3 people that you think could benefit from this episode. 

We hope you enjoy this special episode of Discover More with us.

 

Show notes:

Benoit Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitkim/

Aidan Weinmann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjames24/

How do you break through societal norms? What is the key to building self-confidence? Why are men afraid of confident women?

This week’s guest is Sheena Yap Chan. Sheena is a Canadian keynote speaker, published author, and top 0.5% globally ranked podcaster.

Sheena’s show: The Tao Of Self-Confidence is a top 0.5% globally ranked podcast with over 800 prolific Asian women leaders interviewed in the past 7 years, providing unique insights into the realm of leadership and confidence-building.

Her life’s mission statement is to inspire Asian- and Women of Color to rise up to their innate potential by breaking out of societal norms.

Expect to learn about how fear could be a cue for growth opportunities, the key to building self-confidence, why no means another opportunity, the importance of self-awareness, why representation matters, and more.

Let's get this started.

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Show Notes

Sheena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheena.yap.chan/

Sheena’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheenayapchan/

Sheena’s Website: https://sheenayapchan.com/

Sheena’s Podcast: https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com/category/podcast/

Buy her book HERE: https://thetaoofselfconfidence.com/product/asian-women-who-boss-up-book/

Buy her Upcoming book HERE: https://sheenayapchan.com/thetaoofselfconfidence

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“I do think like it's so important for us to do this identity work because we have to move to the next phase, which is how do we make things better for our own communities? And how do we make things better for our homelands as well? So in my videos, I try to push the viewer on that. And to, you know, be keeping current with a situation in the Philippines and to not just think about the identity journey ending with our self, but making a better a better place for our future generations, for our country too.” - Rachel Lucero

This week, we continue our conversation with Rachel Lucero.

She is the creator & host of The Sago Show—a Filipino food show that explores history, culture, and identity through Filipino food recipes.

Last week, we dropped episode #92, part 1 of the interview, where Rachel shared about her personal upbringing and the genesis of the Sago Show.

This week, we dive into some of the specifics of Filipino cuisine and some of Rachel’s lessons learned from her food journey. She shares the concept of indigenization, a beautiful framework to understand the evolution of cultural cuisine and adoption.

We also discuss the complexities of fusion cuisine, the importance of taking action, and the process of overcoming perfectionist tendencies.

We learned so much in this episode and hope you enjoy this conversation with Rachel Lucero.

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Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagoshow?utm_medium=copy_link

The Sago Show Website: https://www.sagoshow.com/

As Features on TASTE: https://tastecooking.com/rachel-lucero-filipino-food-has-a-new-spokeswoman/

"Tikim: Essays on Philippine Food and Culture" by Doreen Fernandez

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"We are taught that creativity is this pen and paper, grab a paintbrush and go to town, this very definite act. When in actuality, we are using our creative energy all the time. So I would like to challenge people to be just a little bit more open-minded and discover your creative decision-making, and how you can have more fun in the process. I think in that discovery process, you learn a lot about yourself." - Kitty Knorr 

Kitty Knorr  (@kittyknorr) is the founder and editor-in-chief of Okay Cool Magazine, a publication, and community that explores the relationship between mental health and creativity.

Inspired by her own mental health journey, Kitty founded Okay Cool in 2018, in hopes of empowering artists to share their work and heal in the process.

In this episode, Kitty shares her experience as a writer and the inevitable challenges that creatives face.

She believes in the healing power of creativity, as well as the idea that art is a verb, an ongoing practice of self-expression.

We discuss the idea that creativity is a muscle, as well as a WIDE range of topics including, astrology, energy cycles, and human consciousness.

Thank you for Discovering More, with us, and Kitty Knorr.

 

Show Notes:

Okay Cool Magazine: https://www.okaycoolmagazine.com/

Kitty’s website: https://www.kittyknorr.com/

Kitty’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittyknorr/ 

Hosts Benoit Kim and Aidan Weinmann share their backgrounds, life journeys, and the genesis of the Discover More Podcast.

“What would it be like if we had unbroken trust across healthcare? If patients had trust in what we do and if we had faith in what our patients are doing, how amazing would that be? I think that it would save us a lot of frustration, it would save patients a lot of frustration, and we would get things done. But that’s a perfect and ideal scenario and we can only strive for that. It's probably never gonna happen, but we strive to make it as much of a reality as we can.” - Austin Chiang, MD MPH

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Austin Chiang.

Austin (@austinchiangmd) is the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program and Chief Medical Social Media Officer for the Jefferson Health System.

In last week’s episode, Austin shared about his journey into medicine, as well as his mission of using social media to dispel misinformation and educate the public on the complexities of the healthcare system.

This was released last week as episode 62, and we recommend you start there before listening to part 2 of the interview this week.

In this week’s episode, we dive into some of the challenges that Austin faces as a content creator, including imposter and comparison syndrome, and he shares how he navigates these issues through gratitude and recovery.

Additionally, Austin explains the three most important qualities he looks for in advanced fellowship, potential hires, and future teammates.

We also discuss the relationship between trust and respect in the healthcare system, as well as the importance of gut health.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Dr. Austin Chiang.

Show notes:

Austin Chiang’s website: http://www.austinchiang.com/

Austin Chiang’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinchiangmd/

Austin Chiang’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinChiangMD/featured

AHSM, Healthcare Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ahsm_org/

“Start With Why” by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447

Yes Theory Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/YesTheory/videos

Do you ever wonder why homelessness is getting worse in America? Do you know what street medicine is? Is there hope in treating homelessness?

This week’s guest is Brett Feldman. Brett is the Director and Co-Founder of the Street Medicine Division at Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Concurrently, Brett also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Street Medicine Institute and is a clinical assistant professor of Family Medicine. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, LA Times, PBS, CNN, and TEDxTalk. He has practiced street medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles, California for over 16 years.

With his incredible work, Brett has been awarded the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Humanitarian of the Year Award, Lehigh valley Healthcare hero Award, and more. Brett has published 2 peer-reviewed articles, which focus on the prevalence of homelessness and can be found on PubMed.

Brett shares some of the most heartwarming stories from his street medicine work providing care to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Expect to learn about Brett's incredible work treating homeless individuals through street medicine, the philosophy of street medicine, why love alone cannot solve homelessness, the most prevalent barriers to treating the homeless, and why spiritual poverty is much more dangerous than material poverty, and more.

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Brett’s Website: https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-search/brett-feldman/

Brett’s Email: brettfel@usc.edu

Brett’s TEDxTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/brett_feldman_street_medicine_caring_for_the_homeless_with_radical_humility

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"Success is subjective. Everyone has their own level and definition of what success is." - Aamer Rehman Aamer Rehman (@Heelaamer)is a Personal Trainer and a Specialized Sales Manager in the healthcare industry. In this week’s episode, we shift our discussion from Aamer’s personal and fitness journeys to his masterful understanding of sales and relationship building. We believe that sales is one of the most underrated, yet practical skillsets in life. The truth is, we are practicing sales on a daily basis. Whether it be in business, relationships, or social media, we are constantly selling ourselves, our values, and/or our ideas. We also discuss how we believe success should be defined, as well as the importance of connecting purpose and passion. Follow Aamer on social media (@Heelaamer) and reach out to him if you’re interesting in training to bring out the best version of yourself. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Aameer Rehman. Thank you.

"And this became the saying of the summer, 'sit with it.' Sit with it, please. Like we don't always have to make decisions based on what we're feeling right now, we don't always have to react. So we can just sit with it. If something's really bothering you, if you're really happy, sit with it for a minute and just soak that in." - Andrea Rumler, LLPC

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Andrea Rumler.

Andrea is a licensed clinical counselor, yoga teacher, and golf coach.

She has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and comes with a wealth of knowledge around spirituality, psychology, philosophy, wellness, and social justice.

In this week’s episode, Andrea shares her surprising but inspiring journey into yoga, as well as some of the biggest lessons it taught her.

We also discuss the importance of living in alignment with values and noticing our thoughts and feelings (without judgment).

This conversation expanded our perspectives of mental health and provided many tangible actions to deal with anxiety and/or depression.

Show Notes:

Andrea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrearumler_/

"Consciousness Medicine" by Francoise Bourzat

“The Body Keeps The Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

Read About: The Eightfold Path

Read About: Diaphragmatic Breathing

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"For example, there are people asking me to hit up Jay for Post Malone's concert for $400K, but Jay said: 'No, either a little under $1M or more." Now, I know that's the decision for him,  it's not for me, because until I get to that level, all I can do is to work with my peers and do whatever I can to shoot certain shots. If it works, it works. If not, then I pivot. That's it because nothing is promised in this music game." - Anweezy

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with music producer and entrepreneur, Anwar Ahmed (@anweezy).

Known musically as “Anweezy,” Anwar has accomplished an incredible feat of amassing 1.3 million Spotify streams in his first year of music production.

In this week’s episode, Anwar shares stories about his journey into music, the light and dark sides of LA, as well as his captivating vision for the future.

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We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Anweezy.

 

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Anwar’s website: https://anweezy.com/

Anwar’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anweezy/

Anwar’s record label: https://www.instagram.com/aktivrecords/

Anwar's social agency: https://www.instagram.com/aktivsocial/

"So I'm very symbolic in nature and I'm aware that I'm creating these ideas and these stories to navigate life in a way. But the more I tune in and listen, the more things become obvious. For me, I don't make choices anymore. Choices are illusions. Like we think we were choosing between two things, but once the thing that we're supposed to do becomes clear, the other thing wasn't even really an option. But if you're turning into what you really want and what you really need, well then there is no choice. The other thing is just like the illusion hiding." - Yoshua Greenfield

This week’s guest, Yoshua Greenfield, is one of the most fascinating people we’ve ever met.

A talented musician, author, home cook, nature-lover, and bare-foot advocate, Yoshua comes with a wide range of important stories and lessons.

He is well-known in the YouTube community for his prior role in the food show, “Brothers Green”, as well as his current project, “You Enjoy Life”, which examines what it truly means to be and feel alive through food, music, natural movement, and connection.

In this week’s episode, Yoshua recounts his journey of transitioning from a Brooklyn-based professional musician to a Colorado-living barefoot advocate. He reflects on his experience running his first barefoot marathon in the Colorado Mountains, as well as the many physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of living barefoot.

Yoshua also shares some powerful practices for overcoming self-doubt, developing self-awareness, and deepening in relationship with Mother Nature.

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Yoshua’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr-PyKUTPosDadxqMHtoTw

Yoshua’s Website: https://www.youenjoylife.us/

 

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This week's episode features Anup Singh, the co-founder of biotech startup InnaMed, who explains his decision to drop out of the biophysics Ph.D. program with UCLA and to fully pursue his passion and career after being accepted into the world's most prestigious accelerated startup program, Y Combinator, in Silicon Valley. Furthermore, he highlights how he had $150,000 funding at stake for their 10-min interview process and how InnaMed is attempting to change the U.S. healthcare industry for the better through a patient-centric model.

"Social Media has made us less sociable when we are with physical people. I have friends with an apple watch, whenever it rings, and we would be in mid-conversation and they would stop and check their phones, or check their messages because they got a buzz. You're interrupting a physical encounter to attend to that message." - Jorge Requena This week, we continue our conversation with Jorge Requena. Jorge is a Bolivian tech consultant who has a wide perspective about the world we live in. In this episode, Jorge explains his decision to be “social media dark” despite the social pressures to take part, and we collectively share social media’s impact on our lives, as well as our strategies for a healthy relationship with it. We believe that every decision has both intended and unintended consequences, whether that be the technology we use or the food we eat or, and we explore this idea throughout the episode. Jorge also shares his passion for mechanical watches, which leads to a conversation about art, design, and aesthetics. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and Jorge Requena.

“Education is the easy part. It’s easy to pick up a book. It’s easy to search for something online. If you have family members upholding systems of white supremacy, or have friends with racist beliefs, but you do nothing about it, I think you're further contributing to the problem.” - Montay Fowler Montay Fowler (@Montayf_) is the co-founder of non-profit initiative Project Pledge Philly (ipledgephl), a MSW graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, and a well-recognized leader in the communities of Philadelphia for his civic engagement and services. In this episode, we discuss the importance of recognizing one’s privilege, the contexts of systematic racism, and other wide-ranging conversations related to the Black Lives Matter movement. This episode focuses on these macro issues and how they have attributed to Montay’s adolescent years in the child welfare system and education experiences. Here are the sources that were discussed in the episode: “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, 12 Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup, “How to Be Black” by Baratubde Thurston, “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi, Brene Brown: the Call to Courage, and 13th on Netflix. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Montay Fowler. Thank you.

How do you achieve transpersonal and alternative consciousness? What is the science behind our sensation and perception? How does polyamory work?

This week’s guest is Dr. Christine Ziemer. Christine is a cognitive psychologist, a tenured professor of psychology at Missouri Western State University, and a psychedelic science educator.

Christine got her doctorate in developmental psychology and dedicated the last 10 years to teaching her students about the intricacies of psychology, psychedelic science, and how our actions and perceived feedback affect our perceptions in this reality.

Christine was featured in the well-known psychedelic newsletter: The Microdose, published by the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, where she got interviewed for being the first professor in her conservative region to teach psychedelic science to her undergraduate students.

Expect to learn about why psychedelics is the new age religion, the power of transpersonal psychology, the inner intelligence of our body, how our sensation perception works, normalcy bias, Christine’s polyamorous journey, and much more.

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Christine’s Email: cziemer@missouriwestern.edu

Christine’s Faculty Website: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/psychology/facultystaff/

The Microdose Article: https://themicrodose.substack.com/p/5-questions-for-psychedelic-professor?utm_source=email

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“In brief, dialogism says when you go to a text, and read a novel and they present different characters, every character should be viewed as having their own storyline. So dialogism plays out in the classroom in the same way. Recognizing theoretically that every student that I have has their own story. They all have their own narrative. Like you said, we can’t dismiss them. It’s very dehumanizing to pretend that all of these students can learn in the same way and they all have the same capacity and they all have the same background.” - Jack Knipe

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Jack Knipe, an assistant professor of English and Spanish at Limestone University & an International Student Support Coordinator.

Jack has a Ph.D. in International Education & Linguistics, Masters in Education in Integrated Curriculum & Instruction, and more. He is also an alumnus of the University of Cambridge, George Mason University, Georgetown University, and Middlebury College, just to name a few.

Jack comes with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all things sociolinguistic, critical thinking, and more equitable education for all.

Not to mention, he is also an exceptionally impressive polyglot, who speaks 9 languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Scottish Gaelic, and more.

In this episode, we discuss a wide range of fascinating topics related to language and education.

Jack shares his experience learning 9 languages, as well as teaching in K-12 and higher education settings.

He explains the complex relationship between language, race and power, and explores some of the positives and negatives of today’s education system.

Jack views education as an art, one that necessitates a holistic lens of openness, diversity, and compassion.

We hope you enjoy this week’s Discover More with us and Jack Knipe.

Show Notes:

Jack’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/jack.knipe

Jack’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackknipe/

Jack’s Publications: https://www.limestone.edu/directory/john-knipe

Do you believe in astrology? Is there any truth in a tarot reading? What does it feel like to go viral?

This week’s guest is Kitty Knorr.

Kitty is a mystic poet, astrologist, tarot reader, and former founder and editorial director of Okay Cool Magazine.

With her unique content and esoteric insights—Kitty was able to amass quite a following on social media—with 85,000 followers on TikTok and over 3 million likes across her platforms. Kitty is the embodiment of true unapologetic authenticity.

Kitty is deeply passionate about the intricate relationship between spirituality, mental health, and creativity. As she describes herself, “Healing, freeing, and being yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give to this world.”

Kitty is also the first person who taught me about the healing power of creativity in our first interview last year January, on episode #53: The Healing Power of Art and the Creative Process of Okay Cool Magazine, where she describes the fulfilling but challenging process of creating a community with other artists.

Kitty Knorr seeks to normalize esoteric knowledge and stress the importance of personal transformation.

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Kitty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittyknorr/

Kitty's Website: https://www.kittyknorr.com/

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What exactly is the mind-body-spirit paradigm? What exactly does a holistic life coach do? How do you approach modern dating without toxic masculinity?

This week's guest is Oliver Fehlandt.

Oliver is a popular mind-body-spirit healer, life coach, and fellow student of life—who specializes in Parts & Memory Therapy modality and emotional regulation—to provide trauma-informed coaching to his clients and beyond.

Oliver has deep knowledge of Parts and Memory Therapy modality, emotional regulation, trauma-informed work, optimizing performance, and facilitating masculine & feminine energy.

Through his impactful work and integrated approach to life coaching, Oliver amassed more than 10,000 followers on Instagram alone. Yet, despite his popularity on social media, Oliver demonstrates his dedication to his work and clients by limiting his client list to 3-5 people at a time.

We dive deep into Oliver's story of discovering his true self after losing his father to rare heart disease, being held at gunpoint twice, losing himself after a loss of a co-dependent relationship and $50,000 in crypto investment, and more.

Expect to learn how a successful life coach approaches living a full life, modern dating without toxic masculinity, and helps his clients heal the way they need to be. Oliver also shares many tangible, concrete toolkits and strategies to empower your life.

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Oliver's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliverfehlandt/

Client Testimonies: https://sites.google.com/view/coachingwitholiver/home

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This episode features a special guest Tu Pham, a former Big 4 senior accountant turned into a real estate investor, who successfully achieved his American dream by retiring at the age of 30 through overcoming paralysis by analysis.

Are you tired of feeling surprised in life? Do you feel overwhelmed by life's unexpected twists and turns? Did you know that life is nonlinear? How do we face the endless series of uncertainties while being gracious to ourselves?

This is a featured interview on the Mental Health Toolbox podcast with Patrick Martin, LCSW.

In this episode, Benoit and Patrick explore the topic of dealing with uncertainty and unpredictability in life by sharing practical wisdom and actionable insights on how to improve your mental health and well-being.

Benoit and Patrick dive deeply into the best intervention strategies for dealing with uncertainty, the true purpose of psychotherapy, the importance of accepting our limited understanding of the world, and how curiosity can lead to healing. They also discuss why the world is full of conflicts and how to understand them in a better way.

This conversation is full of practical insights and immediately implementable golden nuggets that you can use to improve your life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or just looking for ways to improve your overall well-being, this episode is a must-listen.

Expect to learn about the best clinically proven intervention strategies for life transitions, why we must accept our limited understanding of the world, best illuminating analogies and impactful quotes, and much more.

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Patrick's Website: https://thementalhealthtoolbox.com/

Patrick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMentalHealthToolbox/featured

Patrick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thementalhealthtoolbox/?hl=en

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“My goal of 'Just Be Books' - and Rebecca would probably agree - is to open up the conversation about mental health to add gray area. So that things can get healed and talked about. So that kids like me who are dealing with a lot of things like depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, who didn’t need really strict consequences, just are able to talk about it." - Paris Gramann

This week’s guest is Paris Gramann (@parisgramann), who is quite the multi-potentialite.

A multi-potentialite is a person who has a wide-range of interests and creative pursuits, and Paris certainly fits the description.

She is the co-founder of Just Be Books, a book company created to teach mental health concepts to children, as well as the founder of Empower Creative Agency, which conducts project management for creative endeavors.

She is also a passionate entrepreneurship teacher and mental health advocate.

Both education and mental health are huge topics of this conversation. Specifically, mental health education.

Paris shares about her personal mental health struggles, and how that journey inspired her work with Just Be Books, which aims to create dialogues and awareness around mental health concepts.

We also discuss topics such as philosophy within entrepreneurship, using guilt as a motivator, and modernizing Stoicism to the present day.

Please note that we discuss some sensitive subjects in this episode, including suicidal ideations, so feel free to skip through accordingly.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Paris Gramann.

 

Show Notes:

Paris Gramann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisgramann/

Just Be Books:

https://www.justbebooks.com/

"There's so much interesting space to talk about who can tell a story, and who has the right to tell a story, and how we tell stories about ourselves and each other. I think that it's something to be handled with such intentionality and sensitivity." - Julie Knutson

This week’s guest is Julie Knutson.

Julie is an author and educator with a wide-ranging background in history, humanities, and the social sciences. She also serves as editorial director at ThinkCERCA.

A true multipotentialite, Julie holds an undergraduate degree in cultural studies from NYU, a master’s degree in Political Sociology from The London School of Economics, and additional post-grad degrees in education and art history from Rice University.

One of her recent books, “Global Citizenship: Engage in the Politics of a Changing World,” was awarded a Skipping Stones Honor for Multicultural books, and helps young readers examine what it means to be a global citizen.

Julie is an active member of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), having served as the Chair of its Middle School Teacher of the Year Award in 2018. She also maintains membership in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

Show Notes:

Julie Knutson Website: http://www.julieknutsonauthor.com/

Julie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulieKnutson2

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

Teaching to Transgress and Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope by Bell Hooks

We Want to Do More than Survive by Bettina Love

Improv for Writers by Jorjeana Marie

Improvisation and the Theater by Viola Spolin

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“The words and the language are the main toolkits that we have. It is the main paintbrush that we have to describe not just external realities, to describe not just what we see, what we experience, our traumas, our stories, our experiences. But most importantly, it is, in a way, the only tool that we have to describe our internal realities onto the others.” - Benoit Kim

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we unpack one of the big topics from our interview with Professor Jack Knipe, Ph.D.—the power of language.

Jack explained the power of language through the lens of cognitive linguistics, which is the study of the relationships between language, the mind, and how we relate to the world.

Language is one of the most powerful tools we have in life.

As author Don Miguel Ruiz says, “The word is a force; it is the power you have to express and communicate, to think, and thereby to create the events in your life.”

We explore these relationships as well as some of the language reframes that we’ve used to create empowering narratives within our own lives.

This episode will help you explore the question, “how intentional are you being with the words that you’re bringing to life?”

Thank you for Discovering More with us this week.

Show Notes:

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More on: “What Is Cognitive Linguistics?”

More on: Neuro-Linguistic

Think Again by Adam Grant on Amazon

A Book on The Power of Affirmations - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Arun Gandhi:

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What's it really like to make it in the film industry?

⁠Santiago Calogero⁠ is an award-winning filmmaker, movie director, producer, and director of photography. 

⁠Santiago⁠ has worked with the biggest names in Hollywood, including the stars of The Office, 30 Rock, and Glee, and has racked up over 100 million views online. 

Expect to learn about the reality behind Hollywood, the truth about the film industry revenue model, the film industry and acquired narcissism, the future of AI and filmmaking, the philosophy behind the greatest movies of all time, and much more. 

This episode represents some of Benoit's favorite conversations on the show, where different domains of life intersect beautifully with mental health as a throughline.

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Santiago’s Website: ⁠https://www.santiagocalogero.com/⁠

Santiago’s IMDb: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7563374/⁠

Santiago’s Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/santiagocalogero/?hl=en⁠

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"A good story is one that is vulnerable and authentic. And not just crafted up. So let’s go back to the TED Talk. Yeah, I did come out there and I said I have social anxiety...I admitted my biggest fear. Storytelling is so powerful because it gives you the ability to knock down that wall and establish connections. So I personally think a good story is one that provokes emotion and that is extremely vulnerable and authentic." - Wes Woodson 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Wes Woodson.

Wes is the founder and chief-story teller of thehidden, a clothing brand that inspires young people to be their true selves.

He started a non-profit at 16, delivered a TED talk at 21, and is about to release his first book, titled, “I Have Anxiety (So What?)”

After suffering a panic attack that landed him in a mental health clinic, Wes thought, “Why do I have to go to the lowest point in my life to get this level of knowledge?”

This started his mission to share stories and toolkits that he learned in anxiety school to help others own their anxiety.

In this week’s conversation, he shares many of the book’s insights, but we highly recommend you to pick up a copy when it’s released this Thursday, May 20, 2021.

In addition to mental health and healing, storytelling is a huge topic of conversation.

Wes explains what makes a good story, and how stories are fundamental to human connection.

He’s is one of the most genuine and talented storytellers and humans we’ve ever met, and we’re so excited to share this episode with you.

We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Discover More, with us and Wes Woodson.

 

Show Notes:

Wes Woodson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weswoodson/

The Hidden Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenco/

The Hidden Co Website: https://www.thehiddenco.com/password

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfSJzKz-16E&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

1-800-273-8255 by Logic: https://open.spotify.com/track/5tz69p7tJuGPeMGwNTxYuV

 

“Over time I think we’ve seen a shift of putting ourselves more into our social media presence rather than just simply being a professional on social media spewing facts. I think my motivation is because there’s so much distrust in our healthcare system and health professionals, we’ve seen that play out with the pandemic, and I think it’s important to show that we are human beings too. We have personalities, struggles, interests, and the same questions that everyone else has. We might have a different perspective because we have more context and we are able to interpret the signs more readily. That’s why it is important to put the two together, so that way people could relate and we can empathize with one another.” - Austin Chiang, MD MPH

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Dr. Austin Chiang (@austinchiangmd), an esteemed physician in interventional and weight loss endoscopy. Austin is one of the few doctors in the world that’s triple-board certified in internal medicine, GI, and obesity medicine.

He received his bachelor’s degree at Duke University and went on to complete his medical and MPH trainings at Columbia University and Harvard Medical School. You can find his press coverages on outlets such as New York Times, Men’s Health, BBC news, and more.

Austin uses the power of social media and comedy to not only educate the public with an evidence-based approach, but also in attempt to break down the multitude barriers of misinformation. To further impact his social media presence, he founded the Association for Healthcare Social Media, the first non-profit society for health professional social media use.

Currently, Dr. Chiang is the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program and Chief Medical Social Media Officer for the Jefferson health system.

In this episode, Austin shares his mission of using social media to dispel misinformation and educate the public on the complexities of the healthcare system.

Unlike many doctors, Austin didn’t always know that he wanted to study medicine. He always kept an open mind, studying a wide variety of subjects in college and now, evaluating opportunities in seemingly unrelated fields.

He credits this open-mindedness for much of his success and that is a big topic of this week’s conversation.

We also discuss the importance of sharing one’s voice on social media, the necessity of acknowledging nuance, and his initial perspectives around the COVID vaccination.

We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Dr. Austin Chiang.

 

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Austin Chiang’s website: http://www.austinchiang.com/

Austin Chiang’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinchiangmd/

Austin Chiang’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinChiangMD/featured

Check out the documentary “Trust” | Uploaded by Taiwan’s CDC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Obtht6e_d0&ab_channel=%E8%A1%9B%E7%94%9F%E7%A6%8F%E5%88%A9%E9%83%A8%E7%96%BE%E7%97%85%E7%AE%A1%E5%88%B6%E7%BD%B2

"Because if you're not creating and doing things from a place of core central beliefs, it won't have an impact on you. If you do something today and you've completely forgotten it by tomorrow, was there a point of doing it, is kind of how I see things. I want everything I do to place its mark on my soul because it was important." - Casey Palmer

This week, we continue with part two of our conversation with Casey Palmer.

Casey is a blogger, father, project manager, podcaster, and owner of the brand Casey Palmer, Canadian Dad.

The brand aims to empower fathers around the world through storytelling and sharing his unique journey in fatherhood.

His blog has risen to become one of the most influential places to find fatherhood content in the Great White North.

In this week’s episode, Casey shares many engaging stories and some of his favorite “Dadisms,” such as “Life is the sum of your experiences, so make sure your experiences count.”

Casey was born & raised in Canada and currently resides in Toronto— one of the most diverse cities in the world. He describes Canadian culture as “Mosaic”, which leads to a unique conversation around learning through different perspectives.

He also explains his process for balancing creativity & productivity, as well as the importance of traveling and living in alignment with your values.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Casey Palmer.

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Casey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseypalmer/

Casey’s Canadian Dad Blog: https://caseypalmer.com

More on Casey Palmer, the Canadian Dad: https://caseypalmer.com/instagram/

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"Everyone has different circumstances and situations, but do you let those circumstances and situations control you, or do you control your situations and circumstances?" - Aamer Rehman Aamer Rehman (@Heelaamer) is a Personal Trainer and a Specialized Sales Manager in the healthcare industry. In this episode, we discuss Aamer's transformational journey as an Indian-American in the fitness space, the importance of placing health and wellness at the center of one's life, and the beauty of the attempts, in whatever you do. Aamer shares the important distinction between the victim vs. the victor mindset - through both his journey as a former football player and as an Indian American growing up in a hardworking blue-collar immigrant household - choosing the victor mindset means becoming the master of your circumstances. Check out his favorite book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey. We'd really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Aamer Rehman. Thank you.

How do mental health and physical health interact? How much does childhood affect adulthood? Do you know the relationship between your brain and addictions? Do doctors believe in psychedelic medicine?

This week’s guests are Justin Romano, MD & Eddie Carrillo, LPC. Justin is a child psychiatry fellow, Eddie is a licensed psychotherapist, and they are the co-hosts of the Millennial Mental Health Channel podcast.

Justin is giving his first TEDxOmaha talk in November while also preparing for fatherhood; while Eddie is diligently serving his clients and students as a therapist and adjunct faculty at the Pacific University Graduate School of Psychology.

Expect to learn about their unique approach to demystifying mental health for the millennials, how childhood affects adulthood, important psychiatry and mental health research, psychedelics and addiction, and more.

This episode is full of golden nuggets and humor.

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MMHC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmhc/

MMHC Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-mental-health-channel/id1487717298

MMHC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC67HgaMWJoT4mUK0C5qyWAg/featured

MMHC Twitter: https://twitter.com/millennialmhc

Justin’s TEDxOmaha: https://www.tedxomaha.com/2022-speakers

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Do you believe in exorcism? Who is the devil? How are exorcism and mental illness related? 

This week’s guest is Exorcist Father Vincent Lampert. Father Vincent is an intellectual giant, one of the 125 officially designated exorcists in the United States, and an active educator about exorcism and mental illness. 

Father Vincent has been conducting exorcism since 2005 when he was one of the only 12 exorcists at the time. He has been a Catholic priest for 32 years and dedicated the past 18 years to fighting demonic forces, quite literally, and providing education about exorcism and mental illness through medical and psychiatric consultation. 

Father Vincent Lampert has been featured on Vice, Fox, ABC News, the PBD Podcast, and more.

Expect to learn about the reality behind exorcism, the psychiatric and medical consultation involved in the exorcist process, who the Devil is, the relationship between exorcism and mental illness, and much more.

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Keywords: Exorcism, Father Vincent Lampert, Exorcist, Mental Illness, Devil, God, Catholic, Priest, and Discover More

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Ft. Vincent’s Website: https://www.brookvilleparishes.com/staff/view/id/9425

Ft. Vincent’s Email: exorcismministry@gmail.com

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On today’s episode of Discover More, we share Aidan’s biggest lessons learned as a 25 year old. Every day for the last two years, Aidan has written down three lessons and three wins from each day. This episode is our effort to distill down the 1000+ lessons learned into the 5 that we feel can create the most impact in your life. We are immensely grateful for this year’s wins, losses and lessons, and we cannot wait to share them with you. 1️⃣ All stress is self-created. You get to choose how to respond in each moment. 2️⃣ Extreme accountability and ownership means that you are the source of every result in your life, good or bad. 3️⃣ Seek the Lesson. Life always gives the cast of characters & circumstances you need to grow. 4️⃣ Know thyself - then perform action without attachment (to the result). 5️⃣ Sooner or later, health will be your #1 concern. These lessons emerged from a range of teachers and in a variety of forms, including podcasts, books, captions, and most importantly, life experience. We would like to sincerely thank all of the teachers that have shared their wisdom and continue to create positive change every day. @nick_boleto @aubreymarcus @lewishowes @emilystellafletcher @mindpumpmedia @jockowillink @paul.chek @jayshetty @tombilyeu @erickgodsey @petercroneofficial Let us know what lesson resonated with you the most!

"The idea of impossibility and possibility is entirely self-determined. And, it is our personal responsibilities to identify the potential sticking points and reframe them as growth points. We have to commit the effort, the time, and the energy to venture into the unknown. That is the most effective way to conquer your own impossible first." Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.  This week, we have another episode of Discover More Books, where we’ll be reviewing and discussing the book, “The Impossible First” by Colin O'Brady. The Impossible First tells the story of how Colin O’Brady became the first person to cross the landmass of Antarctica, completely unassisted and unsupported. The expedition spanned 54 days, with absolutely zero companionship or supply drop offs. This required pulling a 375 pound sled for 932 miles through temperatures as low as -112 degrees Fahrenheit. While the journey itself is powerful & inspiring, we believe the true value of this book lies in the lessons, mindsets, and approaches to life that Colin shares throughout his journey. When he was visiting Thailand at age 22, he severely burned his legs during a flaming jump rope accident. He was told he would never walk again, shattering his identity as a high-level endurance athlete. However, instead of focusing on the negative, his optimistic mother challenged him to set a goal and take the first step during recovery. Colin set a goal of running a triathlon, a seemingly impossible goal for someone in his position. Through his patience, visualization, and hard work, Colin went on to not just complete, but win the Chicago triathlon, just two years later. This story illustrates the very ethos of the Impossible First, that anything is possible if we remove the limits we put on ourselves. He believes that we are the stories we tell ourselves, and by re-writing these narratives, everyone has the power to change what is possible. We highly recommend reading this book, not just for the entertaining story, but also for the profound and inspiring lessons that O’Brady shares. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More Books. Thank you.

Are plant-based products like beyond meat and impossible burger better for your health? Is animal agriculture truly the environment’s biggest enemy? What is the reality behind America’s agriculture industry?

This week’s guests are Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander Dussen.

Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen are the hosts of the Discover AG show, modern spokespersons for the Western lifestyle, ranchers, agriculture advocates, and social entrepreneurs.

Natalie is a pharmacist turned agriculture educator and speaker, and Tara is an environmental scientist who dedicates her life’s work to advocating for agriculture and regenerative farming. Together, they host the popular agriculture podcast: Discover AG.

Natalie and Tara gathered large social media following through their popular debunking series, evidence-based advocacy, and rigorous research.

Expect to learn about why animal agriculture is not the environment’s biggest enemy, the reality of added hormones in dairy products in the United States, how agriculture is the future, why farmers have a high suicide rate, and more.

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Discover AG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverag_/?hl=en

Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en

Tara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en

Discover AG Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-ag/id1615443750

Discover AG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg

Natalie’s Website: https://nataliekovarik.com/

Tara’s Website: https://taravanderdussen.com/

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In this week's episode, we continue our conversation with Christian Buttrick, one of the most interesting and well-rounded people we know. Christian tells the stories of near-death experiences that made him question his life, and inspired his move to Chicago. This leads to a discussion around the fragility of life, the beauty of helping strangers, and the importance of wiping the slate clean with the people you love. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. You can follow Chrisitan and his journey on Instagram: @thee_avatar.

The book "I Will Teach You to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi fundamentally changed the way we look at our money. In this week's episode of Discover More Books, we discuss our biggest takeaway from the book, as well as our perspective around money before and after reading. Unlike most financial books, this one focuses on human psychology and is definitely a fun and more exciting read. We highly recommend this book to anyone looking to take control, optimize their finances, and create a truly rich life by changing their relationship with money.

2020. What an unforgettable year it has been.

To wrap up this wild year, we’ve decided to share a never-done-before episode - a collection of personal reflections.

12 of our Discover More guests come together with co-hosts Aidan and Benoit, to share their biggest lessons learned from the year of COVID-19 and quarantine 2020.

Throughout the year, we have realized that the pain reveals purpose, so we believe that there are powerful lessons buried in the collective struggle of 2020.

We’re so excited to share these reflections with you and hope that you find clarity and value in these ideas.

We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow.

Thank you for listening, learning, and continuing to Discover More.

Happy New year.

Please check out the featured guests on Instagram:

-Anna Robinson (@annarobic_fitness)

-Allison Hare, M.D. (@allisonjhare)

-Andre Llewellyn, MSW (@andrellewellyn)

-Jorge Requena (Linkedln)

-Kitty Knorr (@kittyknorr)

-Monica Anderson (@m.anderson212)

-Matthias Wuest (@mattsantos95)

-Meleki Wamalume (@iammeleki)

-Natalie Brown (@natbrown12)

-Rob Carney (@wholehealthconnections)

-Tu Pham (@tupham918)

-Paris Gramann (@parisgramann)

 

 

 

 

 

"I like to describe wisdom as the self-reflection of past experiences. It’s like, what are you extracting out of these moments to make you a wiser person." - Tu Pham Tu Pham (@tupham918 ) is an accountant turned real estate Investor who successfully achieved his American dream by retiring from his 9-5 at the age of 30. The crazier thing, he submitted his two weeks in March 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic. Tu was also the first guest on the Discover More Podcast, where he courageously announced his vision on our first interview. Now, just one year later, he has even more than he predicted, and we are remarkably excited to have him back in the studio. In this week’s episode, Tu shares the mindsets that enabled him to achieve this goal, including the transformational powers of vision and belief. Further, we discuss the challenges of retiring in such an uncertain time, as well as the importance of self-reflection and mentorship. Please check out Tu's favorite book “Twelve Universal Laws of Success” by Herbert Harris. We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Tu Pham. Thank you.

What are systems thinking? Why is the analogy of "nature is a machine" so wrong? what are neural networks?

The guest of honor this week is Alan Booker. Alan is the founder of the Institute of Integrated Regenerative Design, a cloud computing expert, herbal medicine, and integrated health practitioner.

Alan has deep knowledge of dynamic systems thinking, technology, neural network, and nature. He also has a holistic approach to making America sustainable again. He is the creator of the Integrated Regenerative Design framework and the Biocompatible Design standards.

We dive deep into critical thinking, the addiction science of technology, why we were all indigenous groups, the power of neural networks, and more.

With hundreds of nights spent in the field, Alan also teaches wilderness survival, tracking, bird language, primitive fire making, and wildcrafting. As a result of studying herbal medicine for nearly 20 years, Alan also emphasizes how the proper use of real food and nourishing herbs can help build a foundation for lasting health.

In short, I need Alan as my partner on any camping trip or wildness-related activities moving forward.

Some of his notable life experiences include 40 years of practicing and instructing various martial arts, being a trained classical pianist and composer, and also leading many other national cross-organizational training.

Alan Booker currently resides in Alabama, dedicating his life to reimagining the regenerative health and permaculture landscape in modern America.

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Alan's Website: http://i2rd.co/

Alan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-booker-70a2393/

Alan's Discord ID: abooker#4222

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How do you get unstuck emotionally? How do you take off the trauma armor?

Jonathan Chia is the co-founder of Reality Center, philanthropist, trauma work practitioner, director of photography, and an army combat veteran. 

Jonathan's therapeutic efforts with the veterans and PTSD communities have been covered by LA Times, Fox 11, Groomed LA, LA Weekly, and Stars & Strips, to name a few.

Jonathan lost 16 of his military battles in Iraq and lost two of his best friends and nearly 100 combat veterans in his unit from drug overdoses and suicide after returning home. Jonathan and the Reality Center team are working actively with the Department of Mental Health and Veterans Affairs Hospitals to expand their therapy effort, which utilizes proprietary bilateral biofeedback sound wave technology, across Los Angeles and beyond to treat those suffering from PTSD. 

Expect to learn about how to start living for yourself, why perception is reality, how to change your perception, the difference between trauma and PTSD, post-traumatic growth, how to get unstuck emotionally, and more.

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Jonathan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanchia00/

Reality Center Website: https://www.realitymgmt.com/

Reality Center Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realitycenter/

LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2023-02-17/tripping-without-drugs

LA Weekly: https://www.laweekly.com/the-reality-center-shifting-the-reality-of-mental-health/

Fox LA: https://www.foxla.com/video/1224036

Groomed LA: https://groomed-la.com/reality-center-2/

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"You need to learn your identity. Really look in and find out if that’s an identity that you like. Even if you don’t like it, you have to accept it to start. And you have to learn your values. You do not realize those things until they’re tested. So it really is a lot of trial and error. It took me up until this point to be comfortable in my own skin, to understand the things that matter, the things that are worth fighting for.” - Monica Anderson

Our guest this week, Monica Anderson, is a Commanding Sergeant First Class in the US Army, who comes with a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom.

She courageously shares the story that placed her in the army - a family disownment due to her sexual identity - as well as her experiences deployed in Iraq.

Mental health is a huge theme of this episode, and she reveals how she navigated the challenges of deployment and supported her struggling friends & battle buddies.

We also dive into her experience as an athletic trainer, and how that has complimented her life as a mother and a commanding officer.

If you or someone you know has been struggling with mental health recently, give this one a listen and share it with a friend.

We get vulnerable and go deep in conversations with SFC Anderson.

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We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and SFC Monica Anderson. 

Resources:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 
• https://www.bridgestorecovery.com/blog/5-warning-signs-of-suicidal-behavior-that-are-easy-to-miss/ 
• https://afsp.org/risk-factors-and-warning-signs 

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Rachel Lucero. She is the host and creator of The Sago Show—a Filipino food show that seeks to examine the intricate intersectionality of culture, history, and education through creative & authentic Filipino food recipes.

Rachel is a Filipino-American and, as a former Teach For America corps member, she shares a strong passion and commitment for education and social justice, especially for those who are marginalized and underserved.

With her bachelor's in bioengineering and M.S. in education from John Hopkins University, Rachel found her unique calling on Youtube by combining her interest in cultural competency, technology, and pop culture—all through creating snack-size videos and reels on Instagram. The perfect cross-section between entertainment and education.

You can find her latest featured interview article: “Filipino Food Has a New Spokesperson” in Eater Magazine.

Rachel’s increased exposure through her brand also allowed her to give numerous public speeches this past year at USC and to the Association of Filipino Scientists in America, which helped her realize the power of her voice.

Through this realization, Rachel became more mindful and intentional with her brand and the ways she could also help elevate the voices of those who need elevated.

We believe Rachel beautifully embodies the Discover More ethos of the curious mindset, and we are beyond excited to have this conversation with her.

Thank you for listening to this week's Discover More with us and Rachel Lucero.

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Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/sagoshow?utm_medium=copy_link

The Sago Show Website: https://www.sagoshow.com/

As Featured on TASTE: https://tastecooking.com/rachel-lucero-filipino-food-has-a-new-spokeswoman/

"Taste of Control" by Rene Alexander

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"I automatically disqualified myself from even trying because I was told that I have a learning disability. And that person wasn’t even in the room...Their voice became my voice and I limited myself and convinced myself that I wasn’t enough. And I’m thankful for my parents reminding me that I’m enough, smart enough, to be in that room. So in that book, I would write ‘You are more than enough. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise." - Wes Woodson

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week, we continue our conversation with Wes Woodson.

Wes is the founder and chief-storyteller of thehidden, a clothing brand that inspires young people to be their true selves.

He is also a public speaker and the author of the book “I Have Anxiety (So What?)”, which will be released in the coming weeks.

In part 1 of the interview, Wes opens up about his mental health challenges that ultimately sparked his passion for helping others through storytelling. This portion was released last week as episode 67, and we recommend listening to it first as a starting point for this week’s episode.

This week, our conversation goes a bit deeper, and Wes shares a vulnerable story from his childhood.

At a young age, Wes was told that he had a learning disability, just because he learned differently then his peers. He explains that he was not only teased for this label, but also severely limited by it. The narrative he was given by the system became his self-narrative.

Luckily, his parents were incredibly supportive through these years and helped him navigate these challenges and develop self-belief.

He has gone on to deliver a TedTalk, start a company, and most recently, write a book.

Wes also describes how he views the relationship between success and happiness, as well as the attributes that he believes make a great entrepreneur.

Towards the end of the episode, Wes tells an incredible story about meeting Tommy Hilfiger in a bathroom. This story serves as a reminder to always take your shot when given an opportunity.

We hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation, with us, and Wes Woodson.  

Show Notes:

About Wes Woodson: https://www.weswoodson.com/

Wes Woodson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weswoodson/

The Hidden Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenco/

The Hidden Co Website: https://www.thehiddenco.com/password

Wes’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfSJzKz-16E&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Wes’s Medium Article “Full Disclosure”: https://wwoodson1.medium.com/full-disclosure-ab9a2931a745

Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4

Logic’s Book “Super Market”: https://www.amazon.com/Supermarket-Bobby-Hall/dp/1982127139/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=logic+supermarket&qid=1621806958&sr=8-2

This week’s guest is Christian Buttrick, a good friend and one of the most interesting guys we know. Christian is a high-level athlete. He played college basketball at Penn State Altoona and now, holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also has thousands of hours of meditation and Kundalini Yoga under his belt, which is extremely evident in his calm presence and humility. After graduating from college and a couple of near-death experiences, Christian realized that life is too fragile to not take the risks you know you should be taking. He then took his leap; moving to Chicago to pursue a career in IT and develop his passion for Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, he shares his strategies for dealing with conflict, managing the ego, and approaching the biggest battle that we all face; the battle within our minds. He also shares his unique perspective on competitiveness, that is, competing only against yourself while using the standards of others as inspiration and support. We also discuss the idea that the body is the subconscious mind, and how self-care practices such as yoga and meditation, are actually for the benefit of others, not just for yourself. This interview is one of our favorites to date and we think you will take a lot out of it. We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Christian Buttrick. Follow Christian, his jiu-jitsu journey, and more on Instagram @thee_avatar.

“What we want to do is to create a space where both of us can grow into the people that we want to be. And, everyone else that we get onto the team, for that human to be treated like a person, to be respected as a person, and to see what are their dreams by collaborating with them to layer genius on top of genius to create something so astonishingly beautiful. I’m excited to build a company that allows everyone to collaborate. That’s the dream.” - Sheetal Bahirat 

This week, we continue our conversation with Sheetal Bahirat (@sheetal_bahirat) and Zuri Masud (@zuri_masud), the co-founders of the Hidden Gems Beverage company.

Their first drink, Reveal, is a delicious and antioxidant-rich health drink, made from cycled avocado seeds @drinkreveal.🥑

In this week’s episode, Sheetal and Zuri share about the challenges of entrepreneurship, as well as their perspectives around food and healthy living.

We also discuss the mindsets we’ve collectively used to navigate entrepreneurial struggles, and the importance of asking genuine questions and always remaining open.

For the fellow health fans and/or entrepreneurs out there, this one’s for you.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us, and Sheetal & Zuri.

 

Resources discussed in the episode:

-The website: http://drinkreveal.com

⁃http://NRDC.org (National Resource Defense Council)

⁃Sophia Roe (@sophia_roe vegan chef, food advocate)

⁃The products available in Philadelphia via goPuff, Riverwards Produce Market, and Simply Good Jars

"And of course we’re going to affect ecosystems, but there will not be an ecosystem untouched by human action. Unfortunately, we’re warming the planet, and, yes, of course, the climate has changed before, but we are doing it at such a rate that no species on earth will be able to adapt. The planet has certainly changed, but over the course of thousands of years, giving species time to adapt and adjust their mechanisms, the processes they need to stay alive.” - Jess Cadorette

Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.

This week’s guest is Jess Cadorette.

Jess (@jesscadorette) is an environmental advocate who currently serves as the Field Director for the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, the statewide political voice for the environment.

In 2020, she helped turn the tides of the national election by managing one of the largest electoral campaigns an environmental organization has ever run. As the youngest field director in the agency’s history, she was voted as one of Main Line’s Next Gen 15 under 30 and comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things environmentalism and life.

In this week’s episode, she shares the lessons she learned as an environmental Field Director in this year’s election campaign and how she navigated the challenges of leading a statewide call center effort.

She explains many of the complexities around environmental issues, as well as the importance of rethinking our cultural systems and implementing environmentally-friendly initiatives as soon as possible.

We also dive into potential solutions on the horizon, and Jess’s personal story of how she found her calling in environmentalism.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jess Cadorette. 

 

Show notes:

Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscadorette/

Jess’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscadorette/

Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania: https://www.conservationpa.org/about/staff

PennFuture: https://www.pennfuture.org/

Jess’s Thesis “Good and bad news: Climate science affirmation and cable news coverage”: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14660466.2018.1533348

Jess’s Mainline’s Next Gen 15 under 30 Award: https://mainlinetoday.com/nextgen-2020/jess-cadorette/

 

Additional Resources:

Fossil Fuel Subsidiaries: https://www.pennfuture.org/Files/Admin/PF_FossilFuel_Report_final_2.12.21.pdf

“A Promised Land” by Barack Obama -  https://www.amazon.com/Promised-Land-Barack-Obama/dp/1524763160