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“Be Who You Want To Be” is a new series of conversations with Kristen Hewitt, an Emmy-Award winning South Florida Television Reporter, host, writer, and mom of two. Each episode features a fun and candid discussion with people who are living their best, and most authentic lives. The goal is to learn about their journey, share their message, and inspire others to be who they truly want to be.
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Tova Leigh and Kristen Hewitt are two friends living an ocean apart with two common bonds: motherhood and wine. They are blunt, real, and sometimes their husbands call them bossy. But they also love to have fun and their mission is to make you smile and feel inspired, (or just a little bit better about the fact that you haven't slept in years.) Each week they discuss the ups and downs of parenting, relationships, trending topics, dirty diapers, ice cream, and everything in between. Hosted on ...
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Are you tired of doing everything 'right' but still feeling unfulfilled or lost? The opposite of depression is not happiness, it's purpose. That purpose then brings us more joy, and helps us build a life that we love waking up to every morning. Each week, we dive into a conversation about joy, and bring on guests to chat about what makes them happy, and how they incorporate the things they love into their everyday. Subscribe to 'The Art of Finding Joy', with weekly episodes every Tuesday.
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I gave a TEDx Talk in Singapore in March, 2023, and get asked a lot about what it was like. In all honesty, it was such an incredible opportunity and deeply personal experience. Especially since it was at my old high school! Here's the TEDx Talk. It's called 'How to say yes, when everyone tells you no': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKxkvhj3Xv0 I…
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Celebrity dog trainer and animal behaviourist Lauren Hewitt-Watts shares what it's like to reach the peak of your career, only to find that it doesn't fulfil you anymore. The realisation led Lauren to create Dog Mum Mindset, an online business filled with resources and support for dog parents. Lauren shares her best tips on how to raise and train y…
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In today's episode, Rebecca Nesbit, coach at Soul Happy Success and Scottish transplant living in Texas. Rebecca and I talk about culture shock when travelling or moving to new places, our love for supermarkets in different countries and what it means to have a good quality of life with chronic illness. Disability is not a dirty word, and we weigh …
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Oh how I have missed you!! What a joy it is to back with The Art of Finding Joy podcast. It's been a wild, magical year of travel, healing, joy, and challenges. I started my own business, left my home to travel full-time, visited 14 countries, made huge improvements in my health, became a TEDx speaker, and am living a life that brings me so much jo…
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Nadeya Hassan is the founder of Zaya, a company on a mission to help people awaken to deep transformation and healing using the power of science, sound, art and mindfulness. In this episode, we chat about: - Nadeya's personal journey into spirituality - How to begin integrating mindfulness into our lives, and nurture our daily practices - Coping wi…
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Have you ever struggled to start something new because you're afraid it won't be perfect? Do you continue to delay making decisions until you can control every little detail? The fear of not getting things right can be paralysing, and stop us from trying many new things. In this episode of The Art of Finding Joy, Jenni Russell takes you through thr…
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Peter Bodnar is a singing teacher based in Sydney, Australia. He trains professional singers in the music theatre and classical performing arts industry. Peter harnesses over 30 years in the business, as a singer, actor and teacher – and now enjoys fostering the careers of both up-and-coming performers and industry legends. In this episode, we chat…
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In our first solo episode, Jenni shares how she how found joy in her life while living with chronic illness, and why it was important to start this podcast. Living with chronic health issues was the catalyst for Jenni's huge mindset shifts, and today is the one year anniversary of the life changing surgery that finally confirmed the right diagnosis…
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Have you ever followed all the steps correctly, but still ended up still feeling unfulfilled? Sometimes we can do everything 'right' but it doesn't get us where we want to go. I chat with Kristen Lettini on how we can start to create a dream vision for our lives that allows us to get the most out our one precious life. If we want to create change t…
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Dr. Bri Grogan is a doctor of physical therapy, specialising in pelvic health and wellness. With over 700+ YouTube videos about pelvic health and wellness, and online courses, Dr. Bri reaches both men and women around the world to overcome pain, stigmas and shining brighter in their daily lives. In this episode we cover self-care, building an onlin…
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What would it look like if you fully committed to making your dream a reality? Steven Crawford is an Australian film executive living in LA and lover of dogs. We chat about what it was like moving to a new country knowing no-one, redefining success and failure, whether plan Bs are important, and the joy of having pets. Follow Jenni on Instagram @_j…
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Tamara Rose Morales is the founder of Berlin Boss Babes, a business and career coach, and creates communities for women to meet, learn and grow. Keep in touch with Tamara at www.berlinbossbabes.co, and on Instagram @berlinbossbabes. In this episode, we cover: - How Berlin Boss Babes started with a Facebook group - Creating attainable goals - Why ge…
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Jenn Phipps is an entrepreneur and host of the 'Permission to change' podcast. Jenn's ability to grow, learn and jump into new situations is a great example for how we can embrace change with excitement rather than worry. In this episode, we cover: - Practicing daily gratitude - Moving through grief with grace - Figuring out what's making you unhap…
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Heather Webster is a life coach, supporting women to find wellness, joy and radical self-love. Heather guides women through transformation and growth as they grow into their most authentic selves. She is also the host of the 'Saved by Mother Earth' podcast. In this episode, we cover: - Childhood joy - Stepping into our independence - Heather's jour…
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"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any" -- Alice Walker Mesha McKittrick is a coach and host of the 'Mindset Check' podcast. She shares some incredible stories about her family, and great advice on how to retrain our perspective to set ourselves up for joy. In this episode, we cover: - Acknowledging our p…
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Matthew Ford is a Dungeons and Dragons player and teacher. He's passionate about introducing complete beginners to the game, and embracing the joy of telling stories, tapping into our child-like imagination and making friends with people we would otherwise probably never meet. In this episode, we cover: - What Dungeons and Dragons is, and how to pl…
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This week, Kristen welcomes Shannon Watts. Shannon has been the leader of the grassroots movement Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and she and Kristen discuss an epidemic in this country; gun violence. They talk about how & why Shannon started this group, how she handles the daily threats and negative posts from the NRA, and what she an…
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Reset your rhythm this week with Kristen and Michelle Fortin of “Leeann and Michelle”. She and Kristen discuss Michelle’s viral comedy duo, and how taking a full year off was the key to finding her passion. Every woman and mother can relate to their conversation of overcoming burnout, and how to stop doing all the things. You have to follow them ev…
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This week, Kristen talks kindness with Leon Logothetis, author of “Go Be Kind” and host of “The Kindness Diaries". A former stockbroker goes on a mission to both give and be willing to receive kindness. They talk about what you can learn when you go into the world with an empty wallet, but an open heart. * Catch up on “The Kindness Diaries” - Seaso…
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This week Kristen talks to Emmy-Award Winning news anchor and host of the “Happiness in Progress” Podcast Danielle Craig. Danielle tells the compelling story of her husband’s shocking illness, dealing her son’s potentially deadly allergy, living with anxiety and depression, and still finding a way to find the joy amidst life’s pain. She is hopeful,…
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“I don’t live with mental illness - mental illness lives with me.” - Ben Meisner He penned an incredibly candid story in the Player’s Tribune about his deep depression, and now hockey player Ben Meisner opens up to Kristen about all things mental health. This week the pair discuss his diagnosis, breaking the stigma against medication, learning to l…
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Next up this season is Kristen’s talk with “Start Loving You” conference founder Kelsy McHenry. They discuss being your family’s best advocate and why she started an annual conference to inspire moms to pursue their possibility. Get tickets to the conference May 3 & 4 in Atlanta, GA https://www.startlovingyou.com/buy-tickets * Follow BE WHO YOU WAN…
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In the debut episode of season two, Kristen talks about surviving and thriving through life’s challenges. She talks through the past year of ups and downs that she’s personally experienced, and reveals the four lifelines that have helped her through three surgeries and the death of a loved one. No matter where you are in life, if you need a little …
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Facing Our Mortality - Tova and Kristen love to talk about pop culture and motherhood, but in this episode they get real. Kristen reveals a major diagnosis in her family and how it's effecting her life and the realization of mortality, and Tova explains how much she enjoyed her break away from her kids. The two emphasize the importance of allowing …
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Kristen chats with news veteran Sonni Abatta about all things motherhood. The two commiserate about the chaos of being a mom and working in live television, all the things they wish they would have known about motherhood, why Sonni walked away from the glamorous life of TV, and what’s she learned about herself since. She is real, raw, beautiful and…
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Still recovering from a procedure, Kristen has a moment right before "Date Night". While Tova balances writing her new book and deciding what it will actually be about. They talk about how big your "village" of support can be, and the costs that come with more "help". And Not-So-News has an uplifting story of a bad-day-turned-amazing. All in this w…
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Parents, authors, and full-time students of life Marc and Angel Chernoff join Kristen this week for a frank discussion of their journey that brought them to write a personal development blog and New York Times Best Selling book about how it takes practice to get happy, and inspiring you to take the next step. *Pick up the book “Getting Back to Happ…
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From the archives: Host Kristen Hewitt chats with WICS Illinois news anchor Stacey Skrysak on her weekly FB Live show from 2017 called “THE YAP”. They discuss body positivity in the television world, infertility, NICU babies and the THREE HEART FOUNDATION. *Read the 2016 Today.com article that inspired the interview! *Follow Stacey on Facebook, Twi…
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Tova's "Tova Talk" Facebook group unleashed the insightful and curious questions on the hosts this week. From throwing your husband a curve-ball just to see if he notices all the way to the latest techniques in getting your children to do chores (hint: make a list, make them follow it) and so much more! Follow the discussion on Facebook: https://ww…
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Mental Health and coping is the subject this episode. From diagnosed Depression to emotional sadness to a seemingly world-wide malaise; Tova and Kristen share from their own experiences what they have found helpful over the years and what helps them reduce stress. Tova explains why she thinks being 'relatable' is a pain in the ass, and Kristen shar…
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This week Kristen talk with Start Planner CEO, author of Start Balancing, and keynote speaker Kristy Dickerson. Kristy manages several businesses as well as being a mom who has dealt with severe medical issues, both her own and her husband’s. On this episode they chat about why everyone needs to START, tips to figuring out who you are, and shares h…
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Chaos is the reality this week as Tova and Kristen get really real about the usual daily challenges, mixed in with those unexpected surprises in their lives. They agree that balance is indeed elusive, and share steps they take to try find happiness in everyday. They also chat about sibling spats, and the animals making headlines in not so news! Bea…
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On this show Kristen chats with hilarious mom blogger, vlogger, and author Meredith Masony of the famous That’s Inappropriate. They not only have a lot of laughs, but also dive deep and talk about Meredith’s health scare, what she learned from her tumor, and gives great advice to anyone that might be feeling stuck in their life. There’s more to Mer…
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This week Kristen and Tova chat about Kristen's recent surgery, her recovery, and how women's bodies are always in the news whereas men's bodies never get the same attention. They discuss why a women's value and worth always seems to be linked with looks and discussed Kim Kardashian's recent visit at the White House and the sexist headlines the vis…
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Special Episode! This week Kristen shares her story of the seven-year battle she and her husband waged against infertility, and the life-lessons she’s learned along the way. She delves into past surgeries, her disease that caused infertility, their IVF obstacles, and the conception of their two miracle daughters. She also shares the "Six Be's" whic…
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Kristen’s guest this week is New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, Jon Acuff. He's written six books to help you quit, do over and start something new as you finally finish your goals. Jon shatters the illusion of perfection and gives three tips to get motivated to finish what we've always wanted to do! No matter where you are in live or your caree…
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This week Kristen and Tova Talk about Kristen's recent viral post on her daughter's 'short shorts' and why she didn't want her wearing them to school. They chat about body shaming and how the fashion industry sexualises young children by designing clothes for them that are cut for adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week Kristen interviews an Olympic Gold Medalist. Samantha Livingstone (Arsenault) won gold at just 18 years old in Sydney where she swam in the women’s 4x200 meter freestyle relay. But now Sam travels the country speaking and coaching high-performance athletes and coaches, is a women’s empowerment coach and the mom of four girls. On the show …
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They are back! In this first episode of COLD COFFEE, Kristen and Tova talk about all things Mom Life Crisis. Following Tova's new online series, the ladies talk about feeling invisible, breaking out of the 'mom mold', feeling sexy (or not) and taking time to rediscover who they are apart from being moms. Tova reveals her new journey and Kristen tal…
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This week’s guest is popular national television journalist Diana Falzone. You may have seen her on FoxNews, heard her on the radio with Deepak Chopra, or read her Op-Ed column about struggling with the disease Endometriosis. We talk about her miraculous pregnancy, why she decided to speak out about Endo, and learning to find stillness in the chaos…
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“Be Who You Want To Be” is a new series of conversations with Kristen Hewitt, a South Florida Television Reporter, host, writer, and mom of two. Each episode features a fun and candid discussion with people who are living their best, and most authentic lives. The goal is to learn about their journey, share their message, and inspire others to be wh…
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In this episode, Kristen talks with Meditation and Mindfulness teacher Andy Hobson. Based in the United Kingdom, Andy is a psychotherapist and meditation author, whose meditations are popular on apps like Simple Habits and Insight Timer. They talk about how to start a meditation practice, overcoming anxiety, surrendering to life, taking risks, and …
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This week's guest is Trista Sutter; the original Bachelorette on ABC. Trista and Kristen open up about motherhood, gratitude, doubting yourself before others can, self-worth, the secret to a happy marriage, and how Trista survives without coffee! * Trista's book Happily Ever After is available here! * Listen and watch Trista's TEDxVail talk The Val…
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In this season finale Kristen and Tova talk about Kristen's recent viral post about putting herself first, the negative reaction to it and how mommy shaming has got to stop. They also talked about Facebook's new app for kids and why they are against it. And finally just before they break up for a little break they compare holiday traditions and tal…
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Tova and Kristen chat about newborns and how to survive the sleepless nights, the crying, the endless feeding and all the best and worst advice people give new moms. Tova also shares about her phone detox and how it has made more time for her to do.... nothing! Today's show is brought to you by Honey, which is an awesome browser extension that is F…
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This week Tova and Kristen delve into the world of having "THE TALK" with our kids. Yes, the sex talk! What age is appropriate, what to say, how to say it, and the best books to describe where babies come from. They discuss and debate whether and when to talk about porn, pleasure, and the how uncomfortable but necessary these topics are with our ch…
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