Best Tonya Papanikolov Podcasts (2024)

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Preserving Mexican Culture Through Art and The Practices of Shaman and Poet María Sabina with Paola Castelo 43:44

20d ago43:44

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People are yearning for reconnection, and for a variety of reasons, ceremonial rituals and psychedelic sacred plants are something we are continually called back to. My guest today, Paola Castelo, is dedicated to helping others reconnect with Mexican heritage by preserving and amplifying Mexican culture through art on her online platform Vuelta Sur…

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Soft Business Strategies and The Philosophy of Rest with Emmie Rae 1:03:41

1M ago1:03:41

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Moving through the world without force, effort, and struggle goes against what modern society teaches most of us to believe. Emmie Rae of The Daily Rest Studio (TDR Studio) specializes in helping people embrace doing less to bring more ease into their lives and businesses. Today, Emmie shares her philosophy of rest, which includes yoga, writing, na…

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Cleansing and Detox From Deep Within with Meghan Swidler 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

You are more than what you eat. You are actually a combination of what you eat, assimilate, digest, and eliminate. Today, Holistic Health and Detox coach Meghan Swidler shares her wealth of knowledge about healing, cleansing, and detoxing. We explore how to access the elimination pathways, different types of cleanses, and how to effectively prepare…

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Relationship Breakthroughs, Attachment Styles and Shaping Destiny with Desirée Pais 56:51

3M ago56:51

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Today, I’m joined by Desirée Pais, the founder of BENSHEN.co. Our conversation unfolds organically and deeply on relationships, how to exist in them as our most authentic selves, and how to clarify what we really want. We explore the difference between fate and destiny, how she created BENSHEN.co, and the roadmap to healing that triggers can provid…

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Breaking Down Barriers with Nudity with Charlie Ann Max 48:12

3M ago48:12

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Join me on my first nude podcast! Today, I’m joined by Charlie Ann Max, the founder of Füde, a liberating space devoted to nudity, food, and healing. Charlie is a multidisciplinary artist dedicated to connecting humanity back to their purist selves through her creative work. Our conversation is focused on nudity as a lifestyle choice, the barriers …

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The Courage to Pivot and our Ethereal Reset in Greece with Rachel Saunders 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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Ease and effort may seem like contrary ideas but both are insightful, necessary, and nuanced aspects of a successful pivot. Today, Rachel Saunders guides us through her graceful pivot from burned- out business owner to multidisciplinary artist. Rachel now leads The Sanctuary, a monthly subscription infused with inspiration and guidance. And this su…

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Sacred Sex and Reclaiming Your Feminine Creative Power with Harmanjot 1:00:38

7M ago1:00:38

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Today, we're exploring the beautiful reclamation of ourselves, our femininity, and the creative power that lives within all of us. To help me dive in, I'm joined by Harmanjot – a leading modern teacher of Kundalini yoga who has a passion for connecting people and expanding magic in the world. Together, we highlight the power of feminine creativity …

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The Sting of Healing: The Science and Secrets of Bee Venom Therapy with Kate Hinkens 58:58

7M ago58:58

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Inside the fascinating world of apitherapy, I sat down with Kate Hinkens, bee venom therapist, educator, and the founder of Stinglab, to learn how she healed a debilitating condition with Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) and to explore bee venom’s (apitoxin) healing properties as part of the body’s regenerative cycle. Kate is an expert in the field, dedicat…

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Preserving Energy Over Productivity: Exploring Burnout with Dr. Melissa Cugliari 1:22:04

8M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

In response to a topic that seeps into every aspect of our lives, I sat down with Dr. Melissa Cugliari, Naturopathic Doctor and expert in naturopathy dermatology, digestive health, and hormones, to explore the burnout cycle, the science behind it, and practical strategies that support personal and professional longevity. Dr. Melissa is a wealth of …

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Fertility and a Holistic Approach To Reproductive Health with Anne Matthews, Fertility Acupuncturist 1:21:44

10M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

With so much fear and misunderstanding around reproductive health these days, I sat down with Anne Matthews, Fertility Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, to learn about her treatment plans for infertility and chronic conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Anne is known as the “fairy godmother of fertility” to the hundreds…

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Why you should eat more mushrooms with Andrew Carter of Smallhold Mushroom Farm 51:16

11M ago51:16

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I’m joined by Andrew Carter, one of the co-founders of Smallhold, a beloved mushroom farm that is feeding people across America. Andrew’s agriculture journey started in vertical farming and eventually transitioned into growing mushrooms and a mission to feed the world with fungi. We discuss Smallhold’s evolution from a modest start up in a basement…

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Gratitude Meditation 21:31

11M ago21:31

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A 20-minute Gratitude Meditation to help you access this powerful, healing state. Studies into the science of gratitude show that reliving stories and memories of when gratitude was genuinely given to you or someone else is the most potent way to shift your neural circuitry into gratitude and a pro-social mindset. Repeated gratitude practice change…

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Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Kate Taylor Martin 1:21:56

12M ago1:21:56

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I'm joined today by my dear friend Kate Taylor Martin, who is not only an amazing mother but also the founder of nutbar, a fan-favourite organic, superfood cafe in Toronto. Kate's journey as a holistic nutritionist and entrepreneur has been incredibly inspiring to witness over the past seven years of nutbar's journey. We have a discussion about Kat…

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Where Fungal Ecology Meets Intentional Community with Jasper Degenaars 1:16:02

1y ago1:16:02

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I'm thrilled to introduce my new friend, Jasper Degenaars, the educational mycologist who runs Fungi Academy. With over 2000 students from 45+ countries, Jasper has taught people about the wonders of mushrooms with a mission to make learning about mycology easy, fun, and exciting! In our conversation, Jasper dives into Fungi Academy's spirit of com…

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Cooking Up Creativity, Community, and Rest with Tara Thomas 43:12

1y ago43:12

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It’s a beautiful time to be in conversation with the lovely Tara Thomas. Tara is a chef, community organizer, and co-founder of the nonprofit, Breaking Bread, and also provides consulting and creative direction in the world of food. In this episode, we chat about her deep hunger (literally) and passion for food ethics and how that evolved into a ca…

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Body Literacy, Menstrual Health, and Natural Medicine with Chelsea Leyland 55:20

1y ago55:20

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It’s a beautiful time to be in conversation with my friend and new mother, Chelsea Leyland. Chelsea is the co-founder of the menstrual health and wellness company, Looni, and is an epilepsy and endometriosis plant medicine advocate and activist. In this episode, we chat about her journey with two chronic conditions, natural forms of healing, and th…

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The Karma of Success with Liz Tran 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

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I am delighted to be in conversation alongside my friend and inspiration, Liz Tran. Liz is an executive coach and founder of Reset, an executive coaching company to CEOs and founders, as well as a meditation teacher and Reiki master. In this episode, we talk about Liz’s journey of coming into an altruistic way of life, her struggles along the path,…

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Supporting the Human Condition through Psychedelics with Lauren Taus 1:01:55

1y ago1:01:55

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I am so honored to share this conversation with a gem of a human, Lauren Taus. Lauren integrates modern science and ancient wisdom to support the personal transformation as a Psychedelic Therapist, Educator, and Speaker who hosts retreats and trainings all over the world. In this episode, we talk about the psychedelic space and plant medicines, her…

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Being Your Own Healer and Rewriting Your Story with Lisa O'Connor 1:15:52

1+ y ago1:15:52

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I am so happy that I get to share this conversation with Lisa O'Connor with you. Lisa is a Creative Entrepreneur, Holistic Nutritionist, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Healing Practitioner, and Earthling. In this episode, we talk about her journey with chronic illness, and how that has informed so much of her path to create A Radiant Life. Chronic illness…

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Weaving Sensuality, Spirituality and Storytelling with Amanda Norgaard 1:23:55

1+ y ago1:23:55

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I’m joined by Amanda Norgaard, writer, and the Creative Director and Founder of ILLUMINATION. Amanda is one of those people that you can get juicy and real with, and this conversation is no exception. We dive right into Kundalini Yoga, relationships, storytelling, and poetry. In her work, Amanda weaves the worlds of art, culture and spirituality to…

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Water: Esoteric Wisdom, Science and Hydration Biohacking with Isabel Friend 1:18:30

1+ y ago1:18:30

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In this episode, I’m joined by Isabel Friend, Water Ambassador, International Speaker, and Founder of Water Is Life, an online store and directory of water-vitalizing tools and biohacking strategies for ultimate hydration. Our conversation offers a new understanding of ourselves in the universe as we dig into the science and spirituality of our dri…

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Quantum Healing and Transforming the Constructs of Good and Evil from Duality into Unity with Sheetal Rajan 1:13:19

1+ y ago1:13:19

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I’m joined by Sheetal Rajan, Sacred Geometry Philosopher, Corporate Keynote Speaker, Quantum Healer, Theta Practitioner, and Reiki Master. On top of all that, Sheetal is an incredibly gifted Transformation Coach and I am lucky enough to work with her. In our conversation, Sheetal shares her wisdom on the Sacred Geometry Quantum Experience and its c…

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Bootstrapping Your Business and Avoiding the "Shoulds" with Trinity Mouzon Wofford 58:37

1+ y ago58:37

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I am joined in this episode by Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Co-Founder and CEO of Golde, a health and beauty brand with the mission of bringing accessibility to the wellness industry. In this founder conversation, Trinity and I discuss her bootstrapping journey, what it's like being the face of a company, and the struggles, milestones, and “shoulds” tha…

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From Sun Shunning to Sun Loving with Nadine Artemis 58:40

1+ y ago58:40

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I’m joined by Nadine Artemis on this episode. Nadine is the Creator and Founder of Living Libations, a company I am very passionate about, which takes the wisdom of plants and blends them into total body wellness, beauty and natural care products. This episode comes at a perfect time as we head into spring because we are talking about all things su…

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Rewriting the Aging Narrative through Epigenetics with Hannah Went 54:31

1+ y ago54:31

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I’m joined by Hannah Went, founder of TruDiagnostics and Everything Epigenetics. She has a lifelong passion for longevity, biological breakthroughs, and disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. In our conversation, we touch on chronological, biological, and epigenetic age and the hallmarks of living a longer, m…

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Start with Passion and Why with Brand Strategist Sarah Dobson 59:52

1+ y ago59:52

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I'm joined by Sarah Dobson, a Brand Designer, Strategist, and founder of Design of Brand. Her passion for making a brand come to life began as a student doodling in her school agenda and decorating lockers for special occasions. She is a visionary for the appearance of a brand and how its visual identity can transform. In our conversation, we touch…

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Intro to Season Two and Honoring International Women's Day with Tonya Papanikolov 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

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Happy International Women’s Day! On today’s episode, I want to honor International Women’s Day and fill you in on everything in store for Season Two of The Rainbo Podcast. As humans, we have this innate life power within ourselves. Masculine energy exists as order and discipline, whereas feminine energy exists to fluctuate and mimic nature. Suppose…

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Auricular + Bioenergetic Medicine and Mushrooms Aid in Autoimmune Conditions with Dr. Kate Hunter 57:13

1+ y ago57:13

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Dr. Kate Hunter is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto and Creemore, ON, since 2012. She is the founder and owner of The Toronto Apothecary and The Creemore Apothecary, two full spectrum wellness clinics and boutiques. Her realized vision with the two locations is a place for exceptional wellness services and complimentary wellness…

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Permaculture, Soil Wealth and Decentralized Citizen Science with William Padilla-Brown of MycoSymbiotics 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

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William Padilla-Brown is a mycologist and citizen scientist who is entirely self-taught. William’s lifestyle and career unfold with one question, “How do I accomplish the same thing without spending a dime and the result is sustainable and fruitful for all?” Harvesting mushrooms. As much as William began his renaissance by ingesting mushrooms, he w…

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Options beyond hormonal birth control with Fertility Awareness Method and Nathalie Daudet 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

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Nathalie Daudet is a fertility awareness educator, menstrual cycle coach, and the founder of Fertility Awareness Project. She discovered fertility awareness and cycle charting after searching high and low for a method of non-hormonal birth control. Although birth control works for some, the additional hormones do not work for everyone and there is …

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The Science of Breathwork and Opening your Heart to Love with MJ Renshaw 55:14

1+ y ago55:14

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MJ Renshaw is a mother, a rock collector, and the founder of The Being Method: a course on the science of spirituality. MJ began her career as an osteopath, but felt that there was a lack of feminine essence in her practice. She developed The Being Method to find a flow between research-backed techniques and divine inner-knowing. In our conversatio…

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Exploring Science, Spirituality, and Psychedelics with Dr. Dennis McKenna 56:50

1+ y ago56:50

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Dr. Dennis McKenna has had such a profound influence on my understanding and relationship with sacred plants, so it was an honor to sit down with him to discuss some highlights from his 40-year career in ethnopharmacology. In our conversation, Dennis takes us back to how he and his brother Terence discovered psychedelics in the late ‘60s and eventu…

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Finding Your Spiritual Calling, Understanding Ascension and Awakening the Medicine Within with Natasja Pelgrom 1:03:22

2y ago1:03:22

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I’m joined by Natasja Pelgrom, founder and vision keeper of Awaken The Medicine Within. She’s a mystic, devoted creative, and visionary whose life's work is to lead spiritual experiences that support others in their journey of transformation and growth. In our conversation, we touch on discovering your sovereignty in your spiritual calling, what cl…

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The Journey from Plant-Based Back to Animal Proteins and the End of Diet Culture with Sarah Britton 1:06:46

2y ago1:06:46

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Sarah Britton is a holistic nutritionist, Whole Foods chef, and creator of the hugely successful My New Roots blog. Sarah is also the author of two bestselling cookbooks, My New Roots and Naturally Nourished, and she has recently launched her online platform, Grow, where she shares cooking videos, recipes, and interviews with wellness practitioners…

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Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mushrooms and the Art of Language with Zoey Xinyi Gong 43:05

2y ago43:05

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Zoey Gong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) chef, food therapist, and healer. Zoey grew up in Shanghai and moved to the US with her family when she was 16. Today, she lives in Brooklyn, New York, and travels across the country cooking and hosting fabulous dinners, including 10-course mushroom feasts and mid-autumn full-moon tastings. As a che…

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Healing Intergenerational and Collective Trauma & Developing Reciprocity with Indigenous Communities where Plant Medicine originates with Natalie Lyla Ginsberg 1:13:11

2y ago1:13:11

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Natalie Ginsberg (MSW) serves as the Global Impact Officer at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a nonprofit that carries out pioneering research into the role that psychedelics can play in treating mental health conditions. Through her work, Natalie raises awareness of the therapeutic uses of psychedelics, and she is…

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The Future is Funga with Giuliana Furci 46:36

2y ago46:36

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I’m joined by Giuliana Furci, mycologist, and founder of the Fungi Foundation, the world’s first non-governmental organization for the protection of fungi. Giuliana has over 20 years of fungi research experience and was recently awarded the National Geographic Conservation Leadership Award, making her the first mycologist ever to receive the honor.…

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Intro: The Mushroom Vision and Mission with Tonya Papanikolov 34:56

2y ago34:56

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Welcome to The Rainbo Podcast! I’m Tonya, the founder of Rainbo, a functional mushroom brand offering tinctures, supplements, and functional foods to support wellbeing and immunity. On today’s episode, I’m sharing some background on who I am, what we’re doing over at Rainbo, and what you can expect out of this podcast. My vision for this show is to…

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Healing Through Creating with Arpana Rayamajhi (season 2 finale) 1:04:22

3y ago1:04:22

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Arpana Rayamajhi is a Nepalese artist, jeweler + actor currently creating in New York. I was lucky enough to sit down with Arpana during a pivotal moment in not only her career, but her life. Arpana vulnerably shares the many lessons and hardships of this past year and how she’s working through it all. We chat about her upbringing, what it was like…

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The Wild + Wonderful World of Fungi with Tonya Papanikolov of Rainbo 1:07:08

3y ago1:07:08

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Tonya Papanikolov is the magical human behind my absolute favorite medicinal mushroom company Rainbo. Rainbo is inspired by a reverence for nature + its healing properties and a desire to reconnect people back to this innate wisdom. Tonya has been on a healing journey since she was 16 years old and has devoted her life’s work to helping people beco…

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The Secret to Naturally Radiant Skin with LINNÉ Botanicals founder Jenna Levine 1:09:01

3y ago1:09:01

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Jenna Levine turned a childhood passion into a career when she started her line of non-toxic skincare, LINNE Botanicals. Today she shares how following her curiosity led to discovering her true calling. What makes Jenna’s approach to skincare stand out to me is her mindset about feeding your skin like you would feed your body. She focuses on promot…

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Living in Harmony with the Natural World featuring Laura Silverman 1:11:08

3y ago1:11:08

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Laura Silverman is a creative director and the founding naturalist of The Outside Institute - a gem located in the Catskills that connects people to the healing and transformative powers of Nature through guided hikes, foraging, wildcrafting workshops and botanical mixology. Laura’s desire to share her deep love of Nature inspired this venture. By …

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Re Naturing: Uncovering Your True Nature with Alyssa Benjamin of Our Nature 1:27:09

3y ago1:27:09

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Alyssa Benjamin Is a writer, brand strategist and host of Our Nature. As Alyssa describes it….We have a biological need to connect with our environment. And yet, so many of us, have distanced ourselves from nature, favoring the comforts that technology and modern culture bring us. She began to notice the further we are from the natural world, the f…

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Speaking For Food, Through Food with Chef Tara Thomas 1:11:43

3y ago1:11:43

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Tara Thomas is a chef + consultant working to decolonize food systems. Tara is a true believer that food can be our greatest catalyst to combat social, environmental, and health issues. In this conversation Tara shares how investing in a culinary experiences at its core is investing in culture and helps clarify the difference between inspiration an…

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Nourishing Your Soul + Finding Resonance with Nitsa Citrine 1:16:45

3+ y ago1:16:45

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Nitsa Citrine is is an artist, alchemist, photographer, and host of the podcast Soundfood. She grew up at the Esalen Institute - a creative community near Big Sur. I was so curious about Nitsa’s childhood and how growing up surrounded in wellness and healing arts impacted the path her life took as an adult. We of course talk about adaptogens, herbs…

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Creativity with a Side of Cannabis featuring Verena Von Pfetten of Gossamer 1:23:44

3+ y ago1:23:44

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After starting out as a writer and editor, Verena von Pfetten was craving something new. With her co-founder, David, they started the print publication Gossamer. If you are unfamiliar with gossamer you are in for a real treat. Gossamer is a lifestyle brand + print publication that looks at the world through a green lens. They explore the world of t…

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High Vibrational Beauty + Radical Self Care with Kerrilynn Pamer of CAP Beauty 1:18:08

3+ y ago1:18:08

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Kerrilynn Pamer is the co-founder of natural beauty store CAP Beauty and the co-author of the bestselling book “High Vibrational Beauty,” which combines mantras, meditation, natural skincare recipes, and practices with the aim of helping you achieve natural radiance. She’s inspired by a simple philosophy: “Beauty is Wellness. Wellness is Beauty.” I…

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Breaking the Rules with Emily Elyse Miller 1:06:46

3+ y ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Today we sit down with writer, creator and the Queen of Breakfast herself, Emily Elyse Miller. Emily is the founder of Off Limits - a cereal brand that is taking breakfast to a whole new level. After releasing a successful cookbook based around her series The Breakfast Club, Emily Set out to launch a new kind of brand that combined her love for bre…

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The Evolution of Friendships + Trusting the Redirect with Megan Shekleton 1:18:10

3+ y ago1:18:10

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I sat down with Megan at a really interesting moment in time - both professionally and personally. She is located in Texas and our chat takes place just as the weather is calming down and her community is beginning to deal with the aftermath of the recent traumas. This brought out a really beautiful conversation on the hierarchy of our needs as hum…

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Breaking the Stereotype with Amanda Lacount 1:02:35

3+ y ago1:02:35

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Amanda LaCount is a breathe of fresh air in the dance world. Having performed with Meghan Trainor, Rhianna, Lizzo, Katy Perry, and so many more, she is #BreakingTheStereoptype in an industry that desperately needs it. This conversation is a clear representation of what can happen when your purpose collides with your passion. Her fierce determinatio…

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