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Season 1

March 30, 2021

EP 29: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence with Sylvia Baffour

In this episode, I am talking with Sylvia Baffour. Sylvia is an author, professional Speaker, coach and trainer and a thought leader in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. Her book, I Dare You to Care, focuses on using …

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March 23, 2021

EP 28: Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Melissa Mondala

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Melissa Mondala, a triple specialist of family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care psychiatry. Dr. Melissa is one of the first and youngest nationally recognized lifestyle medicine fellows, and her passion...

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March 16, 2021

EP 27: The New Hello with Tracy Hooper

In this episode, I’m thrilled to have back one of my first guests on the podcast, Tracy Hooper of The Confidence Project. If you’re not familiar with Tracy from that episode, she is a personal coach, corporate speaker, and trainer …

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March 9, 2021

EP 26: Having Hope During the Darkest Times With Lauren Molasky Fierst

In this episode, I am talking with Lauren Molasky Fierst. Lauren is a mother of two, an author, a former clothing designer, fashion blogger and stylist. Lauren’s book, The Sky Cracked Open, is a beautiful collection of poems and illustrations …

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March 2, 2021

EP 25: Protecting the Places We Love From Climate Change With Lindsay…

In this episode, I am talking with Lindsay Bourgoine, Director of Policy and Advocacy of Protect Our Winters, an organization that helps passionate outdoor people protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change. Protect Our Winters is...

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Feb. 23, 2021

EP 24: Reducing our Exposure to Harmful Chemicals with Dr. Leo Trasan…

In this episode, I am talking with Dr. Leo Trasande, a pediatrician, professor and world-renowned researcher in environmental health. Dr. Transande’s research focuses on how chemicals like phthalates, bisphenols, and many others that are long...

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Feb. 16, 2021

EP 23: Parenting in a Pandemic with Dr. Laura Markham

In this episode I am talking with Dr. Laura Markham. Dr. Laura is a clinical psychologist, a mother, an author or multiple books on peaceful parenting, and she has worked for decades as a parenting coach with families across the …

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Feb. 9, 2021

EP 22: This is your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma Naidoo

In this Episode, I am talking with Dr. Uma Naidoo. Dr. Naidoo is the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a writer for the Harvard Health blog and author of the book “This is …

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Feb. 2, 2021

EP 21: Birds & Bees & Kids with Amy Lang

In this episode I am talking with Amy Lang of Birds + Bees + Kids®. Amy helps parents of all beliefs have easy, open and effective conversations with their kids about sex. She is the author of Birds + Bees …

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Jan. 26, 2021

EP 20: Bee Better with Bombas VP of Giving Kelly Cobb

In this episode I am talking with Kelly Cobb, the VP of Giving from Bombas. Bombas’ founders David Heath and Randy Goldberg started Bombas after they learned socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, …

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Jan. 19, 2021

EP 19: Adventure and Authenticity with Alex Borsuk

Today’s guest is Alex Borsuk. By weekday, Alex is a sports nutritionist, but by early morning, after work and weekend, Alex is a mountain athlete, a holder of many FKTs (that means fastest known times), and an adventure junkie. Alex …

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Jan. 12, 2021

EP 18: The Hidden Dangers of Sugar with Dr. Michael Goran of Sugarpro…

In this Episode I am talking with Dr. Michael Goran, co-author of Sugarproof. Michael is a Professor of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He is Program Director for Diabetes and Obesity at The Saban Research Institute and …

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Jan. 5, 2021

EP 17: Creating pesticide free communities with Non-Toxic Neighborhoo…

Today’s guests are Kim Konte and Dr. Andrea Schrock. Kim founded Non-toxic neighborhoods when she realized her son’s baseball fields were covered in glyphosate and 2-4 D, two pesticides known to cause cancer and other diseases. Thanks to her...

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Nov. 25, 2020

EP 16: Know Better, Do Better with Regan Nelson

In this episode, I am talking about the importance of using your voice for change, and how I am using my voice to make a positive impact through my work with Beautycounter. Episode Highlights How you put knowledge into action …

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Nov. 24, 2020

EP 15: Restoring Kindness and Civility With Shola Richards

Today I am talking with Shola Richards. Shola is a best selling author of Go Together and Making Work Work, he is a corporate trainer, civility expert, and speaker whose life’s mission is an ambitious one: To end generations of …

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Nov. 17, 2020

EP 14: Saving Animals with FETCH Eyewear and Ann Saks

Today’s episode is with Ann Saks from FETCH Eyewear. You may know Ann from her designer tile business with retail and wholesale operations globally. But today, we are talking about Ann’s newest business, Fetch Eyewear, and her passion to alleviate...

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Nov. 10, 2020

EP 13: Better Brain Health With Dr. Annie Fenn

Today’s interview is with Dr. Annie Fenn. In 2015, Dr. Fenn founded the Brain Health Kitchen, an evidence-based online resource about how and what to eat to resist cognitive decline. The Brain Health Kitchen Cooking School, is the only school …

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Nov. 3, 2020

EP 12: Making Work Not Suck with Dr. Melissa Steach

Today’s interview is with Dr. Melissa Steach. Melissa is an award-winning artist, best-selling author, certified ergonomist andI-O Psychologist with certifications in positive psychology interventions. She's also the Workplace Wellbeing Knowledge...

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Oct. 27, 2020

EP 11: Empowering Girls to Lead with Trevor Patzer

Today’s guest is Trevor Patzer, founder of Little Sisters Fund, a nonprofit with the mission to help economically disadvantaged Nepalese girls to become empowered leaders through education, mentoring, and community support. In this...

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Oct. 20, 2020

EP 10: Creating Healthier Children with Dr. Staci Whitman

Today’s guest is Dr. Staci Whitman, a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist in Portland, OR where she offers a whole-body and functional approach to her patient care. Today Staci and I are talking about the differences between traditional and...

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Oct. 13, 2020

EP 9: Empowering the Next Generation of Public Servants with Audrey H…

Today’s guest is Audrey Henson, founder of College to Congress, a DC based nonprofit working to create a more inclusive and effective Congress by empowering the next generation of public servants. College to Congress is disrupting the pipeline of...

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Oct. 6, 2020

EP 8: Social Activism With Blaire G. Hervey

Today’s Guest is Blaire G. Hervey. Blaire is a Business and Career Coach, Culture Influencer, Image Consultant, Creator of the “2020 Ain’t Cancelled!” series, Motivational Speaker + Sales Enablement Leader at Amazon Web Services. In this...

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Sept. 29, 2020

EP 7: Art and Advocacy in Sports with Lynsey Dyer

Our guest for today has starred in multiple ski films from Teton Gravity Research, Warren Miller, Sherpa’s Cinema and more. If you love skiing or maybe you’ve watched Pretty Faces before then you’ll definitely love this episode! Professional...

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Sept. 24, 2020

Bonus Episode: Creating a Healthy and Beautiful Lifestyle with Kendal…

Adversity and strife can repel you in one direction or another After having her first cancer scare in 2015, Kendall Carriere’s life direction has changed. She’s been a fitness and wellness instructor for years before recently delving into the...

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Sept. 22, 2020

EP 6: The Power of Plant Based Medicine with Dr. Michael Klaper

“Health is wealth” — living this common saying has become vital as our world is facing a health crisis -the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. One way to safeguard your health against this pandemic is to have a proper diet and a …

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Sept. 15, 2020

EP 5: Building Confidence with Tracy Bagli Hooper

"Positive change cannot be made without confidence." Confidence plays a vital role in making a positive change in your life, work, and the world. It can greatly affect your mindset in the simplest ways. However, it’s not always easy to …

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Sept. 8, 2020

EP 4: Revolutionizing the Footwear Industry for Healthcare Profession…

It goes without saying that wearing comfortable shoes not only keeps your feet happy but also ensures good posture, prevents injury and maintains optimal foot care! For nurses and healthcare professionals, comfort is NOT the best way to describe their...

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Sept. 1, 2020

EP 3: Using Your Voice for Positive Change with Idaho Representative …

Everyone has a voice that needs to be heard. Your voice is your power and you can either squander it and give it away or you can use it to create lasting change. In this episode, I had the honor …

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Sept. 1, 2020

EP 2: Breaking the Silence on Racial Inequality with ALU President Ch…

Most of the present-day media we consume are filled with progressive portrayals of diversity. In truth, however, the world hasn’t changed that much. In this episode, I had the opportunity to have a great conversation with Christopher O.H. Williams....

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Sept. 1, 2020

EP 1: Reclaiming your Wellness with Robyn Conley Downs

When most people think about wellness, they think diet and exercise. And while these are necessary for achieving optimal health, they are not enough. What most of us truly aim for and what we truly crave is to feel good …

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Aug. 27, 2020

EP 0: An Introduction to This or Something Better

Welcome to the This or Something Better podcast! This podcast is committed to stories of innovators and positive change-makers who are dedicated to making the world better. With all the hardships, uncertainties, injustices and fear the world is facing...

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