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In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Batula from Summer House to talk about what we can expect for this upcoming season of the show, what her experience has been as a public figure on reality television, and what it’s like watching herself onscreen. Amanda shares her journey with depression and how going on medication changed her life, creating her new swimsuit line, and the outside pressure she feels to have kids and start a family. We also chat about what it feels like to constantly have the cameras around on Summer House, whether she rewatches the episodes, and play a game of “Truth or Sip” where Amanda spills more about Summer House.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• On what we can expect for this upcoming season of Summer House
• On the Summer House gender divide
• On having a publicly scrutinized relationship
• Amanda’s journey with depression and anxiety
• On having honest conversations with her friends about her depression
• On rewatching Ciara talk to her about her relationship on Summer House
• On building her swim suit line with South Moon Under
• How a spouse can help when their partner is struggling with their mental health
• On the outside pressure to have kids and start a family
• On Amanda’s experience with being filmed on Summer House and being vulnerable with cameras around
• On watching yourself onscreen
• What it’s like having her husband fight with her friends
• On listener questions: Amanda’s style inspiration, how being on reality tv has affected her self esteem, favorite munchies snack
• Playing Truth or Sip

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In this episode, I sit down with Stakt co-founders Millie Blumka and Taylor Borenstein to talk about how they grew their wellness brand, from recognizing a gap in the at-home fitness market to going on Shark Tank and pitching their foldable yoga mat. They explain what a “hero product” is, how they developed the Stakt weights, and how they navigate being friends and business partners. They also share what they would’ve done differently in the beginning of starting their business, what they know now about being business owners, how they prioritize their wellness every day, and much more.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• How Taylor and Millie recognized a gap in the market and founded Stakt
• On Taylor and Millie’s experience on Shark Tank
• How they developed the Stakt weights
• Why partnerships have been crucial for their brand
• How they navigate being friends and business partners
• What they would’ve done differently in the beginning of their business and what they know now about being business owners
• The invention ideas we have for our fantasy side-hustles
• How they prioritize wellness in their daily routines
• How we feel about Onyx Storm

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In this episode, I sit down with Zach Rausch, lead researcher on the bestselling book “The Anxious Generation,” to discuss the impact social media is having on children, how we’re seeing social media affect mental health today, and what parents can do to create intentional relationships with social media and technology in households. Zach talks about the “great rewiring of childhood” that has occurred within the last decade, current trends in adolescent mental health, and why these trends aren’t just an American issue. He also explains the perfect storm of social media usage during “periods of particular vulnerability,” how boys and girls are targeted differently on social media, and why the introduction of the forward-facing camera was so significant for our culture. Finally, we talk about why millennial parents are the last generation that can create change for our kids, how social media can be positive, what phone-free schools can look like, and more.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• On the “great rewiring of childhood”
• Phone-based childhoods vs. community-based childhoods
• On the trends we’re seeing in adolescent mental health
• On the international parallels we’re seeing in depressive episode trends
• On the perfect storm of social media during “periods of particular vulnerability”
• Breaking down the data of daily social media usage vs. in-person socializing
• Why millennial parents are the last generation that can create change for our kids
• How boys and girls are targeted differently on social media platforms
• How technology and social media influence each other
• On the significance of the forward-facing camera
• What can we do individually as parents?
• On the future of phone-free schools
• On the positives of social media
• On the notion of fear-mongering around the dangers of social media
• How Zach fills his cup and his recent technology Shabbat

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In this solo episode, I share how I’ve been feeling with first trimester symptoms, our current house progress and setting timelines for ourselves, and how my recent Vampire Diaries obsession has been getting me through this pregnancy. I also share some wild pregnancy dreams I’ve had lately and answer listener questions on moving in with your partner, best advice for early pregnancy symptoms and discomfort, making friends in the suburbs as a mom, and how to handle mommy or daddy phases with your child.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• On single host podcasts versus double hosts
• On turning a corner with first trimester symptoms
• Whether we feel ready for a new baby in our lives
• On house progress and setting ourselves timelines
• On my recent Vampire Diaries obsession
• On my crazy pregnancy dreams
• Liam’s reaction to becoming a big brother
• On valuing independence within Joe and my relationship and the timeline of when we moved in together
• Tips for moving in with your partner and implementing division of labor
• My best advice for early pregnancy symptoms and discomfort
• On tapping back into my childhood since living in New Jersey
• On making new friends in the suburbs
• On kids going through mommy phases and daddy phases

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TW: The beginning of this episode contains details of fertility struggles and pregnancy losses — fast forward to 10:00.

In this episode, I sit down with Katrina Scott: entrepreneur, author, and the first visibly pregnant model to be in a Sports Illustrated publication. Katrina and I discuss her emotional fertility journey and the pregnancy losses she and her family have experienced in the past few years. She shares the balancing act of publicly sharing her fertility experiences, moving through grief while caring for her first child, and the transparency she practices with her daughter around pain and healing. We also talk about ways to speak to someone who has experienced pregnancy loss, the best thing the non-birthing partner can do during fertility struggles, and what it feels like to experience postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Katrina shares her fertility journey and the pregnancy losses she and her family have gone through
• On the balancing act of publicly sharing fertility struggles and painful experiences
• On moving through grief while simultaneously caring for her first child
• Katrina’s transparency with her daughter around pain and healing
• On how to speak to someone who has experienced pregnancy loss
• On what the best thing the non-birthing partner can do during fertility struggles
• On experiencing postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts
• On slowly getting back to work after coming out of a postpartum fog

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In this episode, I sit down with human design coach, author, and mother Alexandra Cole. We discuss all things human design: what it is, how it works, and the five energy types that differentiate people. Alexandra explains how knowing your child’s energy type is so valuable in parenting, how to work based on your energy’s consistencies and inconsistencies, and how knowing your Ego, Identity, and Decision-Making Centers can help you further align with your true self. We also unpack a recent “good on paper” opportunity I passed on and why, how to navigate decision-making as an emotions-driven person, and how the way you see yourself can be very different from how others see you.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Why the human design method resonated with Alexandra as a results-driven person
• What is human design?
• The five different energy types
• The value as a parent in knowing your child’s energy type
• How to work in relation to your energy’s consistencies and inconsistencies 
• On knowing your Ego Center, Identity Center, and Decision-Making Center
• On questioning healthy attachment with your child
• My recent experience of passing on a “good on paper” opportunity
• Navigating decision making as an emotions-driven person
• Knowing your human design profile: how you see yourself and how others see you

Find out your energy type here 

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TW: fertility discussion and pregnancy announcement

In this solo episode, I announce my shocking (or not) news that…I’m pregnant! Baby #2 is officially on the way, and I dive into all the details, from whether we planned this pregnancy; to how I instantly knew I was pregnant; to how the first trimester has been so far. I share how I’ve been feeling both mentally and physically, why I feel different about being pregnant than I did several months ago, and what I’m looking forward to in the second trimester and beyond.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Was it planned?
• Whether we feel ready for baby #2
• How I instantly knew I was pregnant
• How the first trimester has been so far
• How I’m feeling mentally and physically
• What I’ve been craving lately
• What I’m looking forward to in the second trimester and beyond

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In this episode, I sit down with Tefi to discuss everything from the concept of struggle and “deserving” success; to how she knows so much about pop culture and how that became a shared language in her family; to how pop culture knowledge helped develop her empathy when she was young. We talk about being “known” by social media followers and selective vulnerability, Tefi’s best friend vibe and not always being a “nice” person, and the idea of feeling unlikable. Finally, Tefi shares how her mental health is right now and how she has dealt with the evolution of female friendships, from breakups to equally participating in toxic dynamics.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• On the concept of struggle and “deserving” success
• Tefi’s high school experience and growing up in Miami
• How Tefi knows so much about pop culture and how it became a shared language in her family
• How learning about pop culture developed Tefi’s empathy
• On being “known” by your social media followers and being selectively vulnerable
• Unpacking Tefi’s best friend vibe and her honesty about not always being a “nice” person
• On fucking up publicly and feeling unlikable
• Societal reactions to displays of female wealth vs. male wealth
• Tefi shares how her mental health is right now
• On dealing with the evolution of female friendships, from breakups to equally participating in toxic dynamics

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In this episode, I sit down with Madison Utendahl, Founder of Utendahl Creative, to discuss recovering from burnout in an accolades-driven society. Madison shares her history with overachievement and excellence over the years, how her burnout manifested throughout several periods in her life, and the tools and practices she uses now to prioritize her mental health. We discuss learning to love not being “the best,” what Madison’s experience with making 30 Under 30 was actually like, and why “the why” in what you do is everything. Finally, Madison tells us how she structures her mornings to protect her peace, and how she built an anti-burnout culture within Utendahl Creative for herself and her employees.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Madison’s history with overachievement and burnout
• How institutions shape our work mindsets through the years
• On generational trauma and our parents’ resistance to vulnerability
• On learning to love not being “the best”
• What Madison experienced during her periods of burnout
• Madison’s tools for preventing burnout and prioritizing her mental health
• On appreciating other peoples’ work without being envious or disparaging of it
• On allowing black creators to be mediocre
• Madison’s experience with Forbes 30 Under 30
• On the universe not rewarding an accolades-driven mindset
• The “why” is everything
• Madison’s morning routine to protect her peace
• How Madison has structured her agency, Utendahl Creative, to prevent burnout

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In this episode, I sit down with Alli Schaper, co-founder of Super Mush, Into the Multiverse, and the Microdosing Collective, and an encyclopedia for all things functional and psychedelic mushrooms. We discuss everything from the distinction between mushrooms and fungi; to our human connection and long history with mushrooms; to how the mycelium network connects every living organism. Alli explains how she came to use functional mushrooms for her health, what is happening legally right now in the U.S. with psychedelics, and how psilocybin-assisted therapy is being used for treating PTSD, mental health, and more. We also discuss how psilocybin creates new neural pathways in the brain, microdosing vs. tripping, and the work Alli is doing to promote industry regulation, accessibility, and transparency within both psychedelics and functional mushrooms.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• On fungi, mushrooms, and the mycelium network
• Our human connection and history with mushrooms
• How Alli came to using functional mushrooms for her health
• What’s happening legally right now in the U.S. with psychedelics 
• On psilocybin-assisted therapy for treating PTSD, mental health, and more
• On the necessity for drug policy and industry regulation within psychedelics
• On the cultural stigma of marijuana or psychedelic use versus alcohol use
• How psilocybin creates new neural pathways in the brain
• Microdosing with psilocybin vs. tripping
• On educating yourself about how various mind-altering substances affect your health
• An overview of how guided psychedelic trips work
• Alli’s work with her functional mushroom product line, Super Mush, and its parent company Into the Multiverse

Links:

Read “Drug Use for Grown-Ups” by Dr. Carl Hart here

Check out the Microdosing Collective here

Read the “Tripping Down the Aisle” article here

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