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Existennial

Talia Pollock

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Existennial is a short show that muses on meaning for the millennial stuck in an existential crisis otherwise known as a Tuesday. 🙃 With warmth & wit, we'll investigate intentional living through a smorgasbord of science, spirituality, psychology, philosophy, pop culture, shower thoughts, and eavesdroppings. Talia Pollock is a writer, armchair philosopher & storyteller. Formerly the host & author of "Party in Your Plants," which put levity into eating well—her focus is now abolishing phony-b ...
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In this second episode of Existennial I explain my strong 👎of giving general life advice. (How-to's like how to layer rugs, keep a baby alive or pair wine with curry are guidance I appreciate.) I then talk about why I much prefer sharing ideas and sparking stuff for people with STORIES. I quote a Spanish philosopher's thoughts on being a teacher an…
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Welcome to Existennial, a podcast where I shoot the shit about how we shape our life's own meaning on this random-ass planet and do so without miserably copy-and-pasting someone else's life or drowning in a pee-infested pool of personal responsibility anxiety. It's where we'll investigate intentional living through a smorgasbord of science, spiritu…
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This episode might come as a shock. Or it may not. Either way it’s here and you’re listening to it so how bout I stop guessing what emotion it might bring and just let it bring it! It has been the journey of all journeys to go on this ride with you. I thank you from the very bottom of my heart for giving me your most precious resource, your time an…
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She’s a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, a professional chef, a trained nutrition specialist, a food psychiatrist, the author of This is Your Brain on Food and just overall foodie brainiac. This chat with Dr. Uma Naidoo covered how the state of your mental health often starts with what you ate for dinner. As she says, “Happy gut, happy mood!” We talke…
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Nikki Brafman is a human design expert (in fact, she’s MY human design expert!). So much about what I teach is about living in alignment, stepping up to be your best self and living a life that is self loyal. Without human design, I wouldn’t be living my best, fullest and truest life. Or at least I wouldn’t have the verbiage to describe myself. If …
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Miss Simi Botic is a barre instructor, a health coach, the author of Letting Go Of Leo and the smarty yoga pants wearing brain behind Unmeasured. That last one is basically a ballet-meets-pilates class… but one that focuses on body positivity and self-compassion. (As in diet culture turns of phrase aren’t allowed and body punishing mentalities will…
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My lady Tricia Huffman a.k.a. The Joyologist a.k.a. affirmation queen a.k.a. the shitty thought police (OK, enough of the a.k.a.s, we get it…) is my latest and greatest guest. The woman is more super than a superfood itself and as such, this lil’ chat was even more invigorating than my post-run heaped-with-greens smoothie. Tricia has a background a…
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We’ve heard about making our bank accounts work for us, we’ve heard about making our businesses work for us… but what about our home sweet home? Jamie Gold is a home design marvel and the author of a new book: Wellness By Design, A Room-by-Room Guide to Optimizing Your Home for Health, Fitness and Happiness and her whole philosophy is that if you w…
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This week on the pod is all about less stuff, more adventure, more freedom and the MOST fun chats with Miranda Anderson. ICYMI, I had a major move last year where Jesse, Tommy and I carted our stuff away from tiny apartments in NYC and into an amazing home in the woods where plants grace my presence the minute I walk out the front door. Behind the …
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When it comes to the good ol’ socially distanced plant partying, Tara Kemp is the guest of honor. Tara specializes in something so, so important and so, so valuable that I have the utmost respect for this gal. She helps women struggling with eating disorders recover through a plant-based eating philosophy. Having struggled with an eating disorder h…
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My dear friend Robyn Conley Downs is a speaker, educator, entrepreneur, podcaster, and new author of The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness By Creating Small Shifts That Create Big Change. (She was also interviewed in episode 132.) Holding a Master’s degree in education with an emphasis in behavior change, and 4 years of public policy & health…
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My friend, Dr. Lauren Cook used to be best known as “The Sunny Girl,” and let me tell you, I’m probably not the only one who needs a lil’ ray of sunshine in this crazy, confusing and turbulent calendar year. This talented and wise gem of a human is a therapist, a speaker and a published author whose main goal is to help other people live according …
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Dr. Rev. Christopher Carter’s jaw-dropping impressiveness doesn’t stop at his credentials. I felt like I was in school during this interview because Christopher’s views, research, background and way of explaining Black veganism and cruelty-free eating was better than any binge-worthy docuseries I’ve ever come across during this pandemic season! His…
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Dr. Yami (rhymes with Mommy) has it going on. She’s a pediatrician (who only owns her own practice), an author, a health and wellness coach, a mom, a wife, the brains behind Veggie Fit, a podcast host, a speaker and a kick-ass family chef…and in this chat she really spills the *beans* on some great parenting truths that we all really needed to hear…
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So, you know I wrote a book right?! Well even though it’s a cooking one, I was able to stuff more words in it than I do spinach in smoothies. And in this episode, which I’m recording just before I go on my annual summer beach vacation where I’ll be glued to sand and books and watermelon for 3 weeks, I wanted to read some of the words in MY BOOK to …
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So, you know I wrote a book right?! Well even though it’s a cooking one, I was able to stuff more words in it than I do spinach in smoothies. And in this episode, which I’m recording just before I go on my annual summer beach vacation where I’ll be glued to sand and books and watermelon for 3 weeks, I wanted to read some of the words in MY BOOK to …
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So, you know I wrote a book right?! Well even though it’s a cooking one, I was able to stuff more words in it than I do spinach in smoothies. And in this episode, which I’m recording just before I go on my annual summer beach vacation where I’ll be glued to sand and books and watermelon for 3 weeks, I wanted to read some of the words in MY BOOK to …
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So, you know I wrote a book right?! Well even though it’s a cooking one, I was able to stuff more words in it than I do spinach in smoothies. And in this episode, which I’m recording just before I go on my annual summer beach vacation where I’ll be glued to sand and books and watermelon for 3 weeks, I wanted to read some of the words in MY BOOK to …
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When I first met today’s guest who is the wonderful woman the world calls Nicole Jardim (a.k.a. The Period Girl) years and years ago we were in a mess hall (at an adult sleepaway camp called Soul Camp). My friends were crowding her (back when personal space wasn’t a danger) to ask their juicy Q’s about their menstruation and I looked her in the eye…
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Jenn Racioppi’s health journey starts off really really tough. In her late teens and early 20s, Jennifer got two gynecological cancer diagnoses which led to her having a hysterectomy, being launched into early menopause and being prescribed tons of medications for depression, anxiety and hormone replacements. Don’t worry, the story has a positive e…
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Michael Abdow is an American guitarist whose playing is a mix of traditional and modern progressive elements. After spending a decade touring nationally and internationally, he arrives well-versed in jazz, all forms of rock and metal, and is recognized for his soulful character and technical ability. He has played the role of sideman, studio musici…
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Sarah Adler really makes healthy eating seem really simple. Which is really good. Because her brand and business is called “Simply Real Health.” Sarah’s a real food lover to the core. And she’s really passionate about helping others love and eat real food with ease. She’s a rockstar nutrition coach, author of two stunningly beautiful cookbooks The …
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Today marks three years since my mother in law passed away, and in her loving memory I’m re-airing this touching tale of how my heart-filled engagement overlapped with her heartbreaking death and how that serves as an ongoing reminder to live the crap out of my days and share my non-crap food even more. It’s also updated with two major life-impacti…
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Caio Kehyayan is a Brazilian guitarist, composer, and mixing & mastering engineer best known for being the session/touring lead guitarist of Vital Remains, lead guitarist of Dovas, and founder of the Symphonic Metal band FireWing. Caio is also a Berklee College of Music graduate in Music Production & Engineering and has been working with recording,…
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As we welcome a new month, new season, and new scent of body wash I’ve been loving (did a little switchie from Dr. Bronner’s lavender to eucalyptus oh and boy oh boy is it sensational) I wanted to touch base with ya -- without touching ya cuz that’s dangerous -- about another little switchie switchie I’ve got going on here. Learn why I changed my I…
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Lee Litvin, or better known as Leezythegifted is an independent artist and producer from The Bay Area, CA. He fully produces all of his own music. He learned production in an effort to gain full control over the process of making his music. Leezy has also made it his mission to help entrepreneurial musicians achieve their dreams.…
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This is only the third time in Party In My Plants history when I’ve publicly had a threesome - I interviewed TWO guests at the same time, you silly goose! I had an incredible hour talking with Robby and Cyrus which you will hear about in un memento. And for a conversation focused on diabetes, which I initially expected to be boring AF, I surprising…
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Adrienne Cowan is an American metal vocalist, poet, and musician best known for being the lead vocalist and orchestrator in the band, Seven Spires. She also sings for Avantasia, Masters of Ceremony, and plays keyboards in Winds of Plague. Adrienne is a Berklee College of Music graduate who has toured internationally and maintains a prodigious music…
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Susie Moore is an incredibly successful and genuinely glass-half-full kinda beautifully accented gal. Our chat was a necessary breath of fresh air and was chock-full of the kind of life-changing wisdom that I think PIMP listeners crave like cookies. Soul cookies. Easy to digest. Susie’s an kickass coach, writer, TV personality, and author (her late…
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Born in 1990 in Caracas, Venezuela, Tracy Lambertucci began playing guitar at age 15 and started performing at 16. After studying with some of the best jazz artists in her country, she moved to LA to where she graduated from Musicians Institute with honors in Performance with a minor in Audio Engineering. Tracy has since been an active touring arti…
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My guest today is one of my most cherished friends, Ms. Brittany Piper. You might remember her from episode 118 which I called “A LESSON IN SAYING THANKSFORGIVING US PAIN TO TURN INTO PURPOSE (AND TO TUNE US INTO WELLNESS)” -- it dropped on Thanksgiving, hence that brilliance I came up with right there. Brittany is a powerhouse speaker, an internat…
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Bassist Damian Erskine has played in the studio or on the stage with artists such as Peter Erskine, Vince Mendoza and the WDR Big Band, The Jaco Pastorius Big Band, Les McCann, Jeff Lorber, The Buddy Rich Alumni All-Star Band, & many others. He is an adjunct professor at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. In addition, he regularly teach…
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My guest today is Georgie Morley, a coffee-loving creative and photographer, the host of the Chasing Joy Podcast, and the caring human behind her platform that inspires joy and personal growth through compassion and self-discovery. She loves to share tips, tools and lessons learned all inspired by her own path towards personal growth, wellness, and…
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Shauna Fallihee is a Classical new music specialist and voice teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She's a two-time marathoner and instructor of alignment-focused Barre and Indoor Cycling. In addition to her M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy, Shauna holds certifications in Yoga, Myofascial Release, and deep meditation studies in the Theravada tradition. She…
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Jenny Sansouci has been in this wellness game for a loooooong time. I pat myself on the back for being going planty before it was really cool in 2008, but Jenny started her own platform way back in 2006. Not that it’s a comparison game. We know Jenny now as the brains and passion behind Healthy Crush, and now the author of her new spectacular book,…
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Well, I had the poop doctor back on the show! My earlier chat with Dr. B. was such a breakout HIT that it’s about time I bring him back again. And this round two was as good - if not better - than last time. You let me know. We started off this talk by clarifying right off the bat that Dr. B is more of a tummy doctor than a butt doctor. From there,…
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Kenny Werner is a Grammy nominated pianist and composer and a 2010 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient. He has performed with jazz greats such Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, Bobby McFerrin, John Scofield, and many others. Kenny put out over 30 CDs as a leader & composer for many major Jazz Orchestras worldwide, including the BBC orchestra. He wrote "…
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If you’re a follower of my work (and self) and a listener of this here show, then you likely know I’ve just made a comeback after spending months in a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad slump. I was depressed, overwhelmed and swimming (like doggy paddle treading) in anxiety that, of course, as our stress does - it turned physical. Tapping, what …
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Born in 1980, Marco Sfogli is credited as one of the most influential and followed progressive rock and metal guitar players of the last few years. he’s worked with artists such as James LaBrie, Jordan Rudess, Mike Mangini, Bryan Beller, Guthrie Govan, Kiko Loureiro, Stu Hamm, Virgil Donati and many others. Many know him as the guitarist for the Ja…
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Wowie kazowie my first book, “Party in Your Plants” is outie! And is sitting pretty as a #1 Bestselling New Release for over 2 weeks straight now on Amazon. Today I’m gonna introduce you to it. Literally, by reading the introduction… and other fun parts that illustrate 9 ways my book, “Party in Your Plants” will empower you to eat more plants! Beca…
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Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work. His blogs have been read by over 100 million people and are featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, and many others. He is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today and from 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer, in the world, on Medium.com. He and …
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Andy Timmons is a world renowned guitarist who toured the world with Danger Danger opening for Kiss and Alice Cooper, sold over a million records worldwide, and had two #1 videos on MTV, plus amassing a discography of 7 solo releases that range from blazing guitar instrumentals, to blues, and even a Beatles/Elvis Costello-inspired collection of pop…
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I’m excited to present a new monthly installment of LAUGH WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL! Lighthearted real life chit chats with smart and articulate people I love while we eat healthy planty foods we love. This episode explores how three of my dearest friends and I are doing our best to healthfully navigate this scary season of Coronavirus quaranatine. At t…
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Dani Rabin was born in 1985 in La-Jolla CA and grew up in Rehovot, Israel. He moved back to the states in 2003 to study at Berklee College of Music. in 2007 he met Danny Markovitch and started the band Marbin. Marbin is a progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, touring extensively since 2011. Through word of mouth, Marbin has gained hundreds o…
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So you’ll hear in a lot of upcoming podcast episodes in which I’m the guest on other peoples’ shows talking about my book, Party in Your Plants, about the coconut smoothie that set me on my plant-party path, and how since that was in 2008 before instagram, youtube, and blogging was really a thing, I learned about eating plants through sitting in Ba…
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Austin Lucas is an accomplished second generation songwriter, and Muay Thai enthusiast from Bloomington, Indiana with a rich history in the music industry for over 20 years. His last album, Immortal Americans was written after a tumultuous period that found Austin getting sober, losing 100 lbs, supporting his partner through a battle with cancer, a…
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Friend, if you had asked me about the state of my podcast weeks ago like my podcast assistant did over email, my husband did in long car rides, diehard listeners did on IG, and my best friends did over ABCV’s butter beans that taste like bacon (Neal Harden, executive chef of ABCV and friend who wrote a big blurb for my book -- you are a plant geniu…
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Brianne Borden is a trumpeter on an international level. As a certified yoga instructor, Brianne teaches and regularly leads trainings through CorePower Yoga. Brianne melds her two passions and is a devoted researcher in the field of wellness for musicians. She has published multiple articles and created workshops on ways to incorporate yoga into a…
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