Episode 159: Quieting Anxiety + Reframing The Unknown With Meera Lee Patel
It’s the season premiere! This week, I’m talking to Meera Lee Patel. Meera is a writer, speaker, author (find her books in the show notes), and a self-taught artist. In this episode, Meera and I discuss why we can’t always fear the unknown, how she approaches anxiety, the unpaid labor of free content, promoting your […]
Season Finale! Episode 158: Orgasms + Libido + Expanding The Definition Of Sex with Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai
This week, I’m talking to Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai. Dr. UC is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor. She’s an assistant professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School and also serves as pelvic health program manager at UT Health Austin. Dr. UC is one of few licensed physical […]
Episode 157: Before + After Getting A Book Deal (Finding An Agent, Writing A Proposal, Impostor Syndrome, and Reading Reviews) With Courtney Maum
This week, I’m talking to Courtney Maum. Courtney is the author of the novels Costalegre, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, and Touch and the handbook Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide To Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book. Courtney’s writing has been published in New York Times, and O, […]
Special Episode: Why We’re Over It + How To Amplify Black Voices On and Offline With Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez of Food Heaven
This week we’re doing something a little different. I’m sharing part of an episode from Food Heaven (The Podcast) with Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez. Here’s a description of the podcast from Jessica and Wendy, “In the past few days, we’ve been hit up by countless publications, podcasts, and influencers asking us to be on […]
Episode 156: Diabetes 101 (Type 1, 1.5, 2, and Gestational Diabetes) with Robby Barbaro of Mastering Diabetes
This week, I’m talking to Robby Barbaro. Robby is the co-founder of the online diabetes-coaching platform Mastering Diabetes and the author of Mastering Diabetes. Robby and I discuss the different types of diabetes (there might be more than you think), why fruit isn’t the enemy, insulin resistance, and Robby’s number one suggestion for what you […]
Episode 155: F*cking Up + Changing The Way We Create Food Content with Laura Wright Of The First Mess
This week, I’m talking to Laura Wright. Laura is an author, a recipe developer, and the founder of the award-winning blog, The First Mess. Laura and I discuss equity in food blogging/influencer content, her missteps in the past and how she’s fixing them, crediting ingredients, how she’s rethinking and changing the way she creates content […]
Episode 154: Keeping Secrets + Hiding Our Struggles With Giselle Wasfie, D.A.C.M.
This week, Giselle Wasfie is back! If you need a refresher, she’s a former hip hop journalist and current Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She’s also the founder of the aromatherapy and beauty line REMIX by Giselle Wasfie. Giselle and I discuss growing up as an Iraqi American, how things have to fall apart to come […]
REVISIT: Why Context And Language Matters + Making Space For Everyone (And Not Just For Optics) with Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison
We’re revisiting an episode from last year, because it feels more relevant now than ever. For everyone saying they want to make change and listen, there are ideas in this episode that you can do today. If you already heard this episode, please listen to it again and then share it with at least one […]
Episode 153: Living A Multi-Hyphen Life + Your Online vs. Real Self
This week I’m talking to Emma Gannon. Emma is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and the host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast. Emma and I discuss living a multi-hyphen life (having multiple careers and passions), self-sabotage, reprioritizing your time, chasing someone else’s success, indulgent pajamas, and more. Show Notes: Emma’s […]
Episode 152: Being Present, Not Perfect With Daphne Javitch of Doing Well
This week, Daphne Javitch is back! Daphne is a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach and the founder of Doing Well. Daphne and I discuss quieting the wellness noise, finding consistency and routine, acknowledging your limitations, leveling up your health (on your own terms), and the power of “yet.” Show Notes: Daphne’s Website + […]
