Best BestSelf Podcasts (2024)

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How Testing Out Countless Side Hustles Helped This Founder Go From Being Broke to Building an 8-Figure Business - Cathryn Lavery, Founder of BestSelf Co. 58:37

4d ago58:37

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Cathryn Lavery is the founder of BestSelf Co., a productivity tool-based business that sells journals, planners and conversation decks to help people achieve their goals and be their best selves. Cathryn moved to New York City from Ireland with only $758 and after the challenges she faced in her role as an architect and not making a livable wage, s…

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What Washington Post Didn’t Say About Birth Control + Reclaiming Health After Being Dismissed with Nicole Bendayan 52:17

9d ago52:17

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Did you see the Washington Post article about birth control that took women of the internet by storm? The piece, titled “Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion”, discredited the experiences of thousands of women and downplayed the real side effects that can come with taking hormonal birth control. They included an intervi…

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How Getting Older & Discovering Her First Grey Hairs Inspired This Founder to Disrupt the Haircare Industry & Launch a Multi-Million Dollar Business - Allison Conrad, Co-Founder of Arey 55:25

11d ago55:25

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Allison Conrad is the co-founder and CEO of Arey, the first functional beauty brand to target aging hair with a proactive, science-driven approach. The idea for Arey came shortly after Allison saw her first grey hairs and was shocked that the only way to address grey hair was with hair dye and that there were no preventive solutions. She was using …

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How To Start Manifesting & Designing Your Dream Life with Mimi Ikonn, Serial Entrepreneur 1:02:53

18d ago1:02:53

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In this week's episode, we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Mimi Ikonn, a serial entrepreneur known for founding Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand, and Intelligent Change, a lifestyle brand promoting mindfulness and gratitude through consumer products. Her inspiring self-made story began with her immigration from Azerbaijan to Canada a…

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Sleep Scientist Shares How to Master Your Sleep for More Energy, Better Moods, Balanced Hormones & More - Kristen Holmes 50:09

23d ago50:09

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What time do you usually go to bed? Be honest… We won’t judge you for late-night TikTok scrolls, but we have to keep it real. If you want happy hormones and better health overall, it’s time to get serious about sleep. In this episode you’ll learn: * Secrets for the best sleep of your life * Why sleep matters beyond our own health * The impact of ho…

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How a Horrible Job Motivated This Founder to Start Her Business with Only $500 & No Business Plan - Courtney Claghorn, Founder of SUGARED + BRONZED 1:03:45

25d ago1:03:45

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Courtney Claghorn is the founder of SUGARED + BRONZED, the nation’s largest all natural sugaring and airbrush tanning destination. Shortly after graduating college, Courtney moved back home without a job and was confused about her next steps. She eventually got a job in Fintech and moved to Santa Monica. Even though she was living and working near …

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From Foster Care to Billionaire: Top Lessons & Reflections From a Beauty Founder and Luminary – Carolyn Aronson, Founder of It’s a 10 Haircare 50:32

1M ago50:32

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Carolyn Aronson is the founder and CEO of It’s a 10 Haircare, a professional hair care line that is dedicated to providing high-quality, luxury hair care products for every hair type. Carolyn rose from a challenging background of foster homes and adoption to creating one of the most widely recognized and consumed haircare brands worldwide. Despite …

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How Women Can Heal Autoimmunity & Hormones in a Culture That Makes Us Sick with Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried 47:40

1M ago47:40

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Today’s guest, Dr. Sara Szal Gottfried, is calling for a revolution in women’s health. Our culture is not set up to support female biology and it shows. The rates of depression, insomnia, Alzheimer’s and autoimmunity in women are staggering—it’s beyond time to turn this around. We meet at dawn… In this episode you’ll learn: * The leading cause of h…

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How This Founder Used Her Corporate Experience to Disrupt the Fashion Industry and Is Helping Women Become More Confident - Sali Christeson, Founder of Argent 56:55

1M ago56:55

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Sali Christeson is the CEO and founder of Argent, a brand revolutionizing women’s workwear. Sali always had aspirations of entrepreneurship but chose to gain more experience before pursuing her own venture. Beginning her career in finance and banking, she later transitioned to the tech industry at CISCO. Frustrated by the lack of functional workwea…

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How This Accidental Entrepreneur Solved Her Own Problem & Built a Multi-Million Dollar Baby Brand Along the Way with Monica Royer, Founder of Monica + Andy 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Monica Royer is the founder and CEO of Monica + Andy, an organic baby clothing and essentials brand. Monica had no intention of becoming an entrepreneur, but after the birth of her daughter, she struggled to find a brand that offered safe, organic clothing and an easy shopping experience for parents. Monica wanted complete confidence that what touc…

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Women Are Not Small Men: How Women Should Be Training, Building Muscle & Eating with Dr. Stacy Sims 48:55

2M ago48:55

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Have you ever wondered why one week you feel like you’re crushing it in the gym, and the next you just don’t have the energy? Newsflash: women are NOT small men. Our hormones fluctuate throughout the month, which has subtle (and sometimes obvious) impacts on every area of our lives—including exercise. In this episode you’ll learn: * Exercise myths …

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How This Founder Disrupted an Industry From Her Kitchen, Took Action Without Overthinking & Hustled Her Way Into Whole Foods - Caron Proschan, Founder of Simply 50:04

2M ago50:04

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Caron Proschan is the founder and CEO of Simply, a premium confections brand known for its unusually simple and clean products. In 2013, when Caron was switching a lot of her personal, beauty and cleaning products to more natural options, she realized one thing she used often – which was gum – was a category that was never disrupted. She dove into …

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The Secret to a Happy Life: Pursuing Meaning and Value 48:34

2M ago48:34

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The podcast episode discusses the idea that true happiness lies not in chasing happiness itself, but in pursuing meaning and value. It explores the difference between chasing happiness and finding happiness, emphasizing that happiness is a byproduct of living a purposeful life and aligning actions with core values. The importance of this conversati…

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Founder of Sweet Loren’s on Beating Cancer, Living Life With No Regrets & Building the #1 Natural Cookie Dough Brand from Her Kitchen with Loren Castle 1:06:21

2M ago1:06:21

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Loren Castle is the founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s, the better-for-you baking company that makes America’s #1 natural cookie dough brand on the market. After being diagnosed with cancer in her early twenties, Loren faced many hurdles with treatment, depression, and her life being turned upside down at such a young age. Throughout the six months o…

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Top Hacks to Stop Sugar Cravings & How Blood Sugar Impacts Hormones with Dr. Tanda Cook and Dr. Katie Collier 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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Do you struggle with sugar cravings? Trust us, you’re not alone. We’re sharing our personal stories and getting expert tips that can actually start making a meaningful impact on your blood sugar and metabolic health today. In this episode you’ll learn: * Top blood sugar hacks from two doctors * How your cycle impacts insulin sensitivity * The impac…

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Finding Meaning: A Journey of Self Discovery 40:41

2M ago40:41

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This podcast episode delves into the theme of finding meaning in life and highlights the importance of self-discovery. The hosts discuss their journey in defining their mission and how it has led them to focus on hope and providing tools for living one's best life. They emphasize the significance of emotional resilience and offer insights on healin…

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theSkimm Founders on Launching a Business With No Plan B, Being Bold & Taking Risks, and Building a Viral Brand Through Word of Mouth with Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin co-founded theSkimm in 2012, a digital media company dedicated to giving women the information they need to navigate life’s most important decisions. Since hitting send on the first Daily Skimm email over a decade ago, they have cultivated a trusted community that reaches more than 12 million women. As their audien…

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How to Overcome Perfectionism, Create a Business That Solves Your Own Problem & Build Brand Awareness Through Micro-Influencers with Kori Estrada, Co-Founder of RiseWell 54:33

2M ago54:33

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Kori Estrada is the co-founder of RiseWell, a company that is disrupting the oral care industry with an all-natural, sustainable brand that prioritizes safe ingredients and transparency. The inspiration for starting the company came to Kori when she was undergoing fertility treatments and realized all the toxic chemicals that were prevalent in our …

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Proactive Wellness for a High Quality Lifespan | Andrew Lacy, Founder of Prenuvo 48:26

2M ago48:26

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Prenuvo, the company pioneering proactive whole-body imaging for the early detection of cancer and other diseases. We sit down with founder Andrew Lacy who is expanding Prenuvo locations North America as they are solidified as the trusted proactive healthcare service to both patients and referring clinicians. We ask all the questions you want to kn…

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How Your Oral Health Impacts Your Hormonal Health with Dr. Leedia Riman 57:21

3M ago57:21

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We just learned that oral tissue is similar to vaginal tissue, and that a healthy mouth is an integral part of having a healthy body. From puberty to menopause, changes in our hormones actually have an impact on our teeth, gums, saliva and more. Suffice it to say, we’re never brushing our teeth the same way again… In this episode you’ll learn: * Ho…

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How to Test, Validate & Launch Your Next Dream Business with Sara Cullen, Founder of GEM 53:30

3M ago53:30

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Sara Cullen is the Founder and CEO of GEM. GEM VItamins are bite-sized vitamin chews made from whole foods that contain over 20 whole plant-derived ingredients, including key vitamins, minerals, herbs, prebiotics, and probiotics. The inspiration for GEM stemmed from Sara’s health journey. When she got sick in her late 20s, she was shocked to find o…

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Get Rid of Anxiety & Stress Using the Power of Food with Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist 52:53

3M ago52:53

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Have you ever connected how you feel mentally to what you’re eating? Turns out, they are absolutely related, according to a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist. If you’re someone who has dealt with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or other mental health challenges, this episode is for you. In this episode you’ll learn: * The connection between frenc…

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Bootstrapping a Jewelry Business to Over $20 Million Using the Power of Kindness & Community with Adriana Carrig, Founder of Little Words Project 57:49

3M ago57:49

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Adriana Carrig is the founder and CEO of Little Words Project, a jewelry company that’s on a mission to inspire and spread kindness one word at a time. Adriana was motivated to start her business due to her personal experience with bullying growing up. She started making bracelets that acted as affirmations for her and her sorority sisters in colle…

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The Truth About Orgasms, Sexual Health, Desire & Stress with Dr. Rena Malik 53:53

3M ago53:53

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This episode is as intimate as it gets. We sat down with Dr. Rena Malik, a medical doctor who specializes in urological health to get her clinical perspective on women’s shared experiences that are rarely talked about. In this episode you’ll learn: * The #1 thing that will improve your sex life * Benefits of hormone replacement therapy * Why mastur…

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Designing a Life & Business You Love Using the Power of Micro-Intentions & a Growth Mindset with Cassandra Thurswell, Founder of KITSCH 1:18:58

3M ago1:18:58

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Cassandra Thurswell is the founder of KITSCH, a global brand that creates eco-friendly hair care and beauty accessories for women. Cassandra came from a small town in Wisconsin to Los Angeles with the hopes of creating something meaningful in her life. But before launching her own business, she did whatever it took to make ends meet from working at…

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Understanding the Impact of Birth Control on Your Brain, Libido and Hormones with Dr. Sarah Hill 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

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If you’ve ever been on birth control, this episode is a MUST listen. We dive deep into how taking a hormonal contraceptive impacts the brain, and how our options may be evolving in the future… with help from a self-experimenting researcher (in the name of science, of course). In this episode you’ll learn: * What happens to your brain on birth contr…

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LoveShackFancy Founder on Selling Dresses Out of Her Trunk, Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone & Turning Her Side Hustle Into a Fashion & Lifestyle Empire 1:05:07

3M ago1:05:07

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Rebecca Hessel Cohen is the Founder and CEO of LoveShackFancy, a fashion and lifestyle brand know for its unique floral prints and bohemian dresses. LoveShackFancy was born out of necessity when Rebecca was in search of the perfect bridesmaid dresses and was out of luck. After creating her own designs, she garnered lots of support from family and f…

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Toxicity Expert Says Stop Using These Products for Hormone Health & Fertility with Dr. Yvonne Burkart 50:37

4M ago50:37

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Are you struggling with your hormones after trying everything?! Today’s episode might be the missing piece for you. Our guest, a board-certified toxicologist, struggled with fertility—and finally got pregnant when she started embracing a low-toxin lifestyle. Join us for an empowering conversation where we discuss the truth about toxins, plus a real…

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Stepping Into Your Power with Jesse Draper, Founding Partner of Halogen Ventures 56:54

4M ago56:54

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Jesse Draper is the Founding Partner of Halogen Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage investing in consumer tech companies led by female and co-ed teams. With women making up to 80 percent of household purchasing decisions, Jesse and her team are betting big on early-stage, female-founded companies with billion-dollar potential. J…

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Seed Cycling, Why We Started Beeya and POWERFUL Shifts to Transform Your Health & Hormones with Yasmin Nouri, Kaya Purohit & Amanda Hendy 56:18

4M ago56:18

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In this week’s episode, we’re sharing a conversation with our friend Amanda Hendy who interviewed us for her new podcast, The Hendy Show. We’re talking all things beeya, seed cycling, hormones and how they impact everything from our metabolism to how we sleep at night. In this episode you’ll learn: * Why balanced hormones are key for feeling good *…

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Self Confidence with Melanie Strong, Founding Partner at Next Ventures 58:10

4M ago58:10

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Melanie Strong is a founding partner of Next Ventures, a VC firm she co-founded with Lance Armstrong that focuses on building the next generation of sports, health and wellness brands. Melanie has spent her entire life in the sports industry. She’s a lifelong runner and started her career as a journalist at Runner's World magazine. She then applied…

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6 Health & Wellness Products We Can’t Live Without with Yasmin Nouri & Kaya Purohit, co-founders of beeya 37:52

4M ago37:52

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Yasmin and Kaya here, co-founders of beeya! Join us for a roundup of things we’re loving right now—including all things health, hormones and life as we’re setting ourselves up for the new year. In this episode you’ll learn: * One hack that will transform your workday * Kaya’s favorite planner (she’s tried them all) * The clean skincare products we’…

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How to Reinvent Yourself & Start Your Own Thing with Neha Kumar, Serial Entrepreneur & Investor 1:12:09

4M ago1:12:09

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Neha Kumar is a serial entrepreneur and investor. She’s the co-founder of Full Glass Wine, a DTC wine consolidation business, and co-founder of New Money Ventures, a consumer fund and brand studio focused on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Beyond her reputable banking career, Neha has worked at several startups over the years and, …

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Getting Intimate | w/Kiana Reeves, Chief Education Officer of Foria Wellness 50:16

4M ago50:16

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Before we even met her, we loved her (and celebrated the incredible work she does)...Kiana Reeves is pure magic and happens to be the Chief Education Officer at one of our favorite lifestyle & wellness brands…Foria. This episode is pure pleasure (figuratively and literally). Kiana is a leading voice in the sexual wellness movement and has an approa…

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Addressing Root Causes of Hormone Imbalances Using Functional Medicine with Dr. Soyona Rafatjah 45:53

4M ago45:53

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As we navigate the complexities of modern living, achieving and maintaining hormonal balance can feel like an uphill battle. Functional medicine goes beyond conventional methods, focusing on root causes rather than merely alleviating symptoms—an empowering approach that’s slowly becoming the norm, and we're diving deep in today's episode! In this e…

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Overcoming Perfectionism and People Pleasing & Starting a Company That Solves Your Own Problem with Halle Tecco, Serial Entrepreneur & Investor 55:49

4M ago55:49

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Halle Tecco is an entrepreneur, angel investor, and podcast host passionate about fixing our healthcare system. She is the founder of Natalist, a women’s health company focused on evidence-backed fertility and pregnancy essentials, which was acquired by Everly Health in October 2021. She also founded and ran Rock Health, an early-stage digital heal…

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Navigating Weight Gain, Libido and Brain Changes Through Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Shahzadi Harper 34:45

4M ago34:45

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Did you know that, on average, the peak age for body confidence is 60? It’s surprising but true! The good news is we don’t have to fear changes in our body as we age, and there is SO much we can do to support ourselves as we transition through perimenopause, menopause and beyond—which is what we dive into in today’s episode! In this episode you’ll …

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Harnessing The Power of Manifestation & Vision Boarding to Build Your Dream Business with Monique Rodriguez, Founder of Mielle Organics 1:06:27

5M ago1:06:27

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Monique Rodriguez is the founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, an all natural hair care and beauty brand. Monique created Mielle Organics’ first product in her kitchen. Now, the brand has products in over 85 countries – and still pursues the same vision it did from when it operated out of Monique’s kitchen, with the same values. Monique worked as a r…

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How Tapping Can Help You Calm Anxiety, Reduce Stress & Boost Happiness - Jessica Ortner, Co-Founder of The Tapping Solution 57:02

5M ago57:02

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Have you heard of tapping? It’s a practice that combines psychology with physically tapping on acupressure points, relaxing the body so you can upgrade your thoughts. While it sounds complicated, it’s actually really easy to do—and you can feel a shift in as little as 60 seconds! In today’s Hormone Happy Hour, Jessica Ortner of The Tapping Solution…

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How to Finally Quit Your Unfulfilling Career, Confront Your Fears & Launch Your Dream Idea with Jing Gao, Founder of Fly By Jing 59:16

5M ago59:16

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Jing Gao is the founder and CEO of Fly By Jing, the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer startup and Asian food brand. Her first product, the Sichuan Chili Crisp, took the food world by storm in 2018, propelling Fly By Jing into the mainstream and spotlighting Jing as a leading expert in Sichuan flavors. Fly By Jing has since sold over 2 million jars…

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How to Be More Resilient, Transform Your Health & Find Your Purpose Using the Power of Optimism with Dr. Sue Varma 58:28

5M ago58:28

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Did you know that optimists are physically healthier?! That’s what the research shows. It turns out, a change in mindset makes us more resilient to life’s stressors and can literally change all aspects of our life for the better—including our health. In this episode you’ll learn: * The transformative power of optimism * How to upgrade your mental a…

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Behind the Scenes: How to Establish Product/Market Fit, 3 Key Questions for Anyone Who’s Hard on Themselves & Overcoming Feelings of Unworthiness 51:34

5M ago51:34

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In this week’s episode, I’m taking your top questions and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my journey building my empire and business, beeya wellness! I have my incredible husband, Dhru Purohit, taking the mic today and acting as the host. As always, I hope this episode brings a lot of value to you and a few of topics we'll be covering includ…

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Your Body is Your Wisest Teacher | w/Dr. Elizabeth Letchford, Founder of Body Church 54:51

5M ago54:51

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A new friend met halfway around the world joins the Well/Behaved family to bring the wisdom she accumulated by moving through the pains, insecurity, and subconscious perils of life. Dr. Elizabeth Letchford is the founder of Body Church™. Through breath and movement, Liz teaches us to listen and repattern our nervous system to move shit around. When…

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How to Choose Real Food, Avoid Hidden Toxins & Reclaim Your Health with Vani Hari, Founder of Truvani & Food Babe 47:42

5M ago47:42

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If you’ve been around wellness spaces, you’ve likely heard of this week’s guest, The Food Babe. Or you may have seen her protein powder flying off the shelves at your health food store—does Truvani ring a bell? Today, we are joined by Vani Hari, a leader in the movement away from processed foods keeping major food companies accountable. Raised by i…

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How This Founder Quit Her Day Job, Focused On Her Side Hustle & Built It Into a Multi-Million Dollar Wellness Brand with Carly Stein Kremer, Founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals 1:05:18

5M ago1:05:18

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Carly Stein Kremer is the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, a company that focuses on products made from natural honey, bee propolis, royal jelly, and other byproducts of bee raising. The idea for Beekeeper’s Naturals came after Carly was on a college abroad trip in Europe and experienced a terrible flare up. She suffered from chronic tonsillitis, a…

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#19 - Guided Meditation Ask and You Shall Receive with Brian Scott 31:22

5M ago31:22

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Join us in this manifestation guided meditation by Brian Scott from The Reality Revolution. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christian-trejo/support

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How to Have More Energy, Avoid Burnout & Feel Amazing Using the Power of Cycle Syncing with Dr. Tanda Cook and Dr. Katie Collier 1:01:15

5M ago1:01:15

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Learning that our hormones fluctuate throughout the month—impacting our energy, metabolism and so much more—kind of changed our lives. In today’s conversation, we’re talking all about cycle syncing, and how you can practice it to support your body’s natural rhythm through food, exercise and all the other factors that contribute to how you feel in y…

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Urban Decay Founder on Embracing Your Power & Self-Worth, How to Build Iconic Brands and Must-Have Skills for Aspiring Entrepreneurs - Wende Zomnir 53:22

5M ago53:22

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Wende Zomnir is the co-founder of the legendary beauty brand, Urban Decay, and most recently the co-founder of Caliray, a beauty and wellness brand. When Wende co-founded Urban Decay in 1996, there was no social media, and Sephora was still two years out from entering the U.S. She was a pioneer who broke the beauty industry with its “makeup as empo…

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Overcoming Weight Gain, Sleep Issues, Hormonal Imbalances & More During Perimenopause & Beyond with Dr. Mariza Snyder 57:34

6M ago57:34

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Buckle up ladies, we get to do puberty AGAIN! Perimenopause, often referred to as the "second puberty," is characterized by shifts in our hormones and metabolism. In today's episode, we explore how to navigate this life phase with less symptoms such as weight gain, sleep issues and brain fog so you can have more energy and confidence. In this episo…

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Achieve Your Dreams Through Visualization with Anjula Acharia, Serial Entrepreneur & Investor 36:04

6M ago36:04

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We’re re-airing one of our top episodes from last year with the lovely Anjula Acharia. She has been visualizing her success from an early age, without even realizing she was doing so. If anyone knows how to tune in to the opportunities around her, it’s Anjula. She is the founder and CEO of A-Series Management and Investments and works as a talent s…

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