The Other Way

Jeremy is a mindfulness & emotional intelligence facilitator, & certified porn addiction recovery coach for men. Jeremy overcame his own addiction to pornography in his early twenties with the help of mindfulness meditation & Buddhist philosophy, which not only helped him let go of his destructive behaviors, it also allowed him to connect with deeper meaning & purpose in his life. For the past 11 years Jeremy has been teaching mindfulness & emotional intelligence practices at universities, recovery centers, & companies throughout Europe, Asia & the US. He has been featured in places like Men's Health & Livestrong Magazine for his work in helping people overcome compulsive behaviors & addictions.  He holds a Bachelors & Master’s degree in Genetics & Genomics, & spent several years at Duke University working towards a PhD in Genetics & Systems Biology before he turned full-time to teaching & coaching.  💫 We cover : When does an addictive behavior become an “addiction”? Jeremy’s  journey with porn addiction; the root through to recovery The physiology & psychology of addiction + the crippling effects of shame The 3 A’s of addiction: accessibility, affordability, anonymous  Gender X addiction Healthy shame vs. unhealthy shame Neuroplasticity; how addictive behaviors become hardwired into our brains but also - how we can rewire them Striving vs. contentment; a Type A’s paradox AND So much more 💫 Mentioned: Johann Hari, Lost Connections book Happiness by Matthieu Ricard Rat park experiment, mentioned in the interview  Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked 💫 To connect with Jeremy : Instagram @JeremyLipkowitz  Linkedin Tiktok https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/  Check out Jeremy’s new podcast! “Unhooked” on Spotify and 

Physician, author, and Founder of Blue Spirit Costa Rica and the Omega Institute in New York, Stephan Rechtschaffen is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building successful and thriving businesses which have a positive impact in the world. He’s an anomaly; a visionary who has found multiple ways to integrate social good with financial viability. His reach goes beyond ventures, programs, and consulting, he strives to support individuals as well which he illustrates via the wisdom in his bestselling book. Time Shifting, offers a fresh perspective to help people find ease and reduce stress in a culture fixated on going faster. In alignment with this mission, to truly help people find health, longevity, and cultivate a fulfilling life, Stephan established the Nosara Longevity Center in Costa Rica at Blue Spirit which integrates science with tangible actions to help people rethink their approach to time, stress, and cultivating a long-life-well-lived. His latest venture? Combating and reducing the effects of climate change through natural treatments as opposed to pesticides - an initiative run in Costa Rica. Stephan can also be found consulting with socially integrative organizations focused on creating positive change in the world. 💫 We cover : Stephan’s path to creating Omega and Blue Spirit; going from being a MD physician to becoming an entrepreneur Taking major leaps of faith; how following your inner voice will lead you to your purpose Designing your life; rethinking and getting clear on the core values by which we measure alignment and success Reframing failure; the key secret to success Taking action but balance this with equanimity; integrating mindfulness with clarity Timeshifting and why Hustle Culture is dead; how to come back to balance in a world that is moving at such a fast pace - without sacrificing success + So much more! 💫 Mentioned in this episode: https://bluespiritcostarica.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bluespiritcostarica/  https://www.amazon.com/Time-Shifting-Creating-More-Enjoy/dp/0385483902  💫 To connect with Stephan: Visit: https://bluespiritcostarica.com/ and reach out! https://www.instagram.com/bluespiritcostarica/ (@BlueSpiritCostaRica on IG)  https://www.youtube.com/user/BlueSpiritCostaRica  Join an upcoming Wisdom and Wellbeing Weeks and/or the Longevity Program, both created by Stephan:

Brittany grew up on the beaches of Malibu, eating local produce and appreciating at a very young age that food is fuel. After graduating Georgetown University and Le Cordon Bleu, Brittany trained at the three Michelin- starred Le Bernardin and The Food Network in New York, where she studied the finest techniques in the culinary world. While trying to get pregnant, Brittany was struggling to conceive and visited a fertility doctor who recommended the auto-immune protocol, with which she experienced great results, e.g. more energy, reduced inflammation, improved focus, and strength. She eliminated dairy, nuts, gluten and soy from her diet and was searching for a milk alternative, when the idea hit her: “What if I make milk from flaxseed?” Not only was the flax milk allergen-free, but had a fantastic texture due to the fact that flax is a natural emulsifier. Malibu Mylk was born! Brittany wanted to share with the world this incredible product that helped her to feel her absolute best, and successfully launched Malibu Mylk in grocery stores in the LA area in 2019. Use code “Nourish20”  for 20% off your first order of Malibu Mylk via their website: https://malibumylk.com/  💫 We cover : What is flax milk so yummy AND better for you (+ the environment) Brittany’s journey to founding Malibu Milk + her journey with reducing inflammation The hazard of oat milk and how it’s produced + why the ingredients we consume truly matter when it comes to the health of our bodies + the environment How the skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside Operating as a solo founder, especially as a woman - ESPECIALLY as a new mama! Handling imposter syndrome - tools for managing including the power of community and how Brittany cultivates her own immunity Reframing lack, scarcity, and jealousy - especially as a Type A entrepreneur in a competitive market + being a mentor for others Entrepreneurship and motherhood + “balancing it all” SO MUCH MORE! 💫 Mentioned in this episode: The new Malibu Mylk tumbler that Kasia + Brittany totally obsessed over! Coffee from Malibu Mylk, mmm Matcha from Malibu Mylk 💫 To connect with Brittany: www.malibumylk.com  @malibumylk on Instagram

Allison is an acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association. She has specialized training in treating fertility and reproductive health. As a stage 3 endo warrior herself, Allison is extremely passionate in helping treat the pain and symptoms of endometriosis.Trigger warning: this episode touches on the topic of disordered eating. 💫 We cover : Recovering from disordered eating and reframing what “nourishment” for your body means - how Chinese Medicine views disordered eating and how TCM helped Allison with this journey Chinese medicine’s approach to psycho emotional conditions; understanding the “heart” vs. “brain” in TCM Seasonal living & tapping into the seasons to foster mind-body-connection + how this can affect diet and exercise to align with this energy according to Chinese Medicine “Yin time” vs “yang time”- defining each of these energies and how to practically adjust your lifestyle to find balance between the two Healing from burnout - what steps Allison has taken in her own life to adjust her body and life to bring back balance Hormonal imbalances + how they show up in the body - symptoms to look out for; especially digging into endometriosis from the Western Medicine & East Asian Medicine POV Breaking down the difference between genetic health & lifestyle factors + how they influence disease - according to Chinese Medicine Cycle syncing energetically to unlock the superpowers of your hormones; plus a breakdown of every part of your cycle + actions to take during each part of your cycle How Allison nourishes herself every week (lots of amazing self care ideas!) 💫 To connect with Allison: Seaofqihealing.com instagram & tiktok: @sea_of_qi_healing ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

The Optimist Collective is a community centered in wellness, connection, & growth on a journey towards a more optimistic self. Founded by two close friends; this community curates intimate retreats and experiences while partnering with brands, practitioners, and communities to cultivate more optimism in the world.  Ashley Frabasilio Ashley (she/her) is an experience designer specializing in bringing people together to connect with purpose and delight in our ever-changing world! Ashley has built experience in the tech space for the last 7+ years focused on a range of programs from IPO’s to women’s groups. Ashley’s superpower is in creating a space for folks to be in community with each other and sprinkling in moments of surprise and delight! Libby Craig Libby (she/her) is a breathwork facilitator, writer, and community builder. She has led programs and workshops in mental health and wellbeing at large tech companies, nonprofits, and women’s circles. Through her experience as a breathwork guide and crisis counselor, as well as her own personal journey, she has been continually moved by the sacred power of healing in community.  Want to join a retreat? Use the code: “NOURISHPOD” for 10% off the September Nourish Your Soul retreat! 💫 We cover : Ashley and Libby’s path to creating The Optimist Collective The foundations of cultivating an experience that fosters connection Designing your own life - Libby and Ashley are in two very different places (e.g. entrepreneurship and balancing another day job) Why pursuing what lights your soul on fire is so important Pushing through imposter syndrome So much more! 💫 Mentioned in this episode: The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker Jen Winston of Jenerous The Optimist Collective Facilitators Nourish Your Soul Retreat 💫 To connect with The Optimist Collective: https://www.theoptimistcollective.com/ @theoptimistcollective on Instagram Coming Up: Mindful Moments Coming Up: Bi-Visibility Month ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co

Jessica Kolahi is a PA and an acupuncturist practicing in San Francisco. She brings over 15 years of integrative medicine experience to her patients, providing full spectrum women's wellness care. By combining traditional and modern medical diagnostics, Jessica's goal is to help uncover the holistic underlying causes of disease, and offer the best treatment available using an integrative approach. Jessica began her practice in medicine as a Reiki and Healing Touch practitioner in 2004. In 2007, she trained as an acupuncturist, herbalist, and Chinese medicine nutrition expert at San Francisco's ACTCM.  Soon after, she founded Vitalize Acupuncture, in Portland, Oregon, which continues to provide cutting-edge integrative healthcare for diverse patient needs. In 2017, Jessica pursued education as a Physician Assistant at Pacific University. After which, she served as a hospitalist at Stanford Healthcare in the inpatient Gynecologic Oncology department, while continuing her training in Functional Medicine. Most recently, Jessica has become adjunct faculty at multiple acupuncture schools, teaching western biomedicine. With this diverse background, Jessica synthesizes expertise from having attended to critically ill hospitalized patients, with her foundation of years of experience supporting patients on their healing journeys through holistic medicine. While providing expert medical care for women's health and internal medicine conditions, Jessica partners with her patients and empowers them to collaborate for their own healing and wellbeing. To join Jessica’s upcoming 11 week group program focused on supporting mamas on their journey to detox and release weight with whole foods, while receiving support in mindset and emotional mastery: http://www.reclaimforwomen.com Use code: “NOURISHPOD” for 10% off 💫 We cover : Functional medicine, Chinese Medicine, and Allopathic medicine: how are they similar & different The integration between multiple medical philosophies: how they compliment each other The importance of finding the root cause of disease - how functional medicine helps Jessica do this with her patients Longevity; how Chinese Medicine views aging + how to optimize your life for health Understanding hormonal imbalances in women Digging into “patterns” in Chinese Medicine What is adrenal fatigue really - and how does Chinese Medicine view this pattern Ways to “nourish” yourself EVERY day And SO.MUCH.MORE 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Jessica’s 11 week group program - to help mama’s detox and release weight with whole foods, while receiving support in mindset and emotional mastery- accessible for women everywhere. Use code: “NOURISHPOD” for 10% off Jessica’s practice (1-1 in person in SF or on Zoom for women in CA) Self Care PDF of Jessica’s morning routine Chinese Medicine 101 episode (If you want more of an intro to Chinese Medicine) 💫 To connect with Jessica: Email Jessica Jessica’s Website Jessica’s Facebook Page Jessica on IG (@jakolahi) ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co

Ariel Garten is probably one of the most interesting people you will meet. She is a Neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, former fashion designer, and the co- founder and visionary of an amazing and highly successful healthtech startup Muse. Muse tracks your brain activity as you meditate to give you real-time feedback, while also guiding you into the “zone” and solving the problem most of us have when starting a meditation practice: telling us when we are doing it right! And now Muse is helping its users improve their sleep.  Muse is now used by hundreds of thousands of people to start or deepen their meditation practice, including by the Mayo clinic. The new 2nd generation Muse S uses advanced EEG technology to track how well you focus, sleep and recharge. And the recently launched “Digital Sleeping Pill” presents the latest in non-pharmaceutical sleep support, providing immediate and intelligent assistance with falling asleep and nighttime interruptions.  With no formal business background, Ariel personally raised $18M to found Muse from Silicon Valley investors (as well as Ashton Kutcher). Ariel and Muse have been featured in over 1000 articles, including CNN (3x), Forbes, Fortune, Popular Science, NYT, WSJ, GQ, Men’s Health, O Magazine, and Wired. Ariel’s mission in life is to help people understand how their brain and mind work–both the nuts and bolts and neurons–and how that plays out in the messy and beautiful human experience of living. She inspires people to understand that they can accomplish anything they want by understanding what actually goes on in their own mind. Ariel is also the co-host of the Untangle Podcast.Curious about meditation? Check out Muse - Receive 10% off with CODE: “POD10” 💫 We cover : Shifting your identity as a successful entrepreneur, new mother, creative, & ambitious woman. Does she as a mother: “toggle between” identities or merge the two? How Ariel raised millions of dollars (PREGNANT) for her company, Muse How balancing it all is unrealistic - & how as women we need to start to define what success looks like for each of us, individually Allowing your priorities to shift; self compassion on the journey of transition How your brain changes as a mother; what’s happening physiologically Navigating postpartum depression; what is happening chemically & tools for healing Tools to reintegrate & heal from trauma; from the perspective of mindfulness & psychology What happens in the brain when we’re meditating + remarkable research (leveraging Muse!) around meditation and stress, cancer care, focus, and more! What’s more important: time spent meditating or consistency?  High achievers: how to break perfectionism How Muse helps meditators tune into “if they are in the zone” when meditating Exciting new research & innovations Muse is creating around: sleep, pain, managing emotions, creating new neural pathways, dreams, and more! 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Muse - Receive 10% off with CODE: “POD10” Ariel’s podcast, Untangle 💫 To connect with Ariel: LinkedIn: arielgarten Choose Muse Instagram: @ChooseMuse

Lori Schwanbeck lives her purpose in creating the conditions that enable people to thrive in personal and professional life. Working in the intersection of psychology, mindfulness, emotional intelligence and leadership, she designs and facilitates programs focused on building workplace well-being. She has taught thousands of people in diverse global organizations including LinkedIn, Autodesk, Bain Consulting, Google, Tennis Australia, MEA, Julius Baer and Disney. She is a senior faculty member at Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI), an organization born at Google, where she mentors and trains teachers, and designs and facilitates both in-person and virtual mindfulness based emotional intelligence programs. Lori recently completed a 2-year project in Bhutan working in partnership with the Gross National Happiness initiative bringing SIYLI’s program to all levels of the Bhutanese government.  Lori co-founded Mindfulness Therapy Associates, a psychotherapy and coaching practice where she works with high performing executives using mindfulness practices designed to support emotional and relational health.  Lori holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, and a MA in psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, trained by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through the Greater Good Science Center  She lives her passion immersed in nature and you can often find her in a kayak or hiking the hills of Northern California where she leads nature-based mindfulness retreats. 💫 We cover : Finding your life purpose  How to tap into that inner voice & tune into what is right for you Defining transpersonal psychology - & how is it different from traditional, Western psychology, positive psychology What helps us as humans “unblock” our traumatic experiences - is it getting to the “root” of the trauma, accepting it, or both? Ancestral trauma from the perspective of psychology + science Mindfulness & nature as a critical piece of the healing journey How our environment can influence our mental state and life path The 3 motivational systems & how understanding them can influence our choices &  wellbeing Recognizing: how to feed your not just your flowers (achievements) but also, your roots 💫 Mentioned in this episode: Suzanne Simard, UBC  Transpersonal psychology Study on rats with the smell of cherries - ancestral trauma Study in intergenerational trauma on eating disorders Dr. Tania Singer - on the 3 motivational systems Mary Oliver Poem - The Summer Day, “what will you do with your one wild and precious life?” 💫 To connect with Lori : Lori’s website: www.Lorischwanbeck.com Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-schwanbeck-43187a7/ ☯️ To connect with Kasia (Holistic Life Coach)  @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co

Mother, Naturopath, & Ayurvedic Doula, Tiarn Parenzee supports women in their transitions from maiden to mama and every season in between. Committing to her life’s work at a young age, Tiarn pursued her naturopathic degree straight out of highschool. Despite her natural passion for knowledge and ancient healing modalities, it was her own transition into motherhood that most deeply influenced her career - inspiring her to focus on women’s health. Today, Tiarn  weaves together her knowledge of naturopathic medicine with the wisdom of ayurveda and her work as a doula where she helps women reclaim their health and body, enabling women to regain their cycles, fall pregnant, and thrive through their postpartum experiences. Her life’s mission is to be a keeper of the birthing mama, create a safe space where ancient healing traditions of divine maternal care can resurface and women can be held in that space throughout birth and postpartum. Tiarn is an Aries-sun, Libra rising, Taurus moon, and above all else, a mama. Find her online to learn more about her herbal apothecary, ayurvedic doula bookings, or follow her journey as she continues to be a student of Ayurveda, yoga, and life.  Naturopathy is a system of health care where the naturopath focuses on the whole person in order to discover the cause(s) of dis-ease rather than just treating symptoms. Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to knowledge of life. A doula is a person who provides emotional and physical support to you during your pregnancy and childbirth 💫 We cover : Honoring the transition from maiden to mama What is: naturopathic medicine, Ayurveda, & a Doula What should pregnancy & fertility preparation looks like from Naturopathy and Ayurveda  The “golden window”, 40 days after giving birth The power of stepping into flow & surrendering into effortlessness with your pregnancy - and how to do it How to incorporate more masculine and divine feminine energies into your life The process of rediscovering yourself as a new mother and grieving the “old” version of yourself Surrendering to grief - allowing yourself to be completely transformed as part of the birthing process Identity: allowing yourself to have multiple “identities”: mother, entrepreneur, woman, wife, daughter - allowing yourself to hold all of these and more List of how to prepare for the postpartum period; overview of foods, support network, supplements, and more according to Ayurveda + Naturopathic medicine Ways to communicate your needs as a new mama - to receive the support you need Balancing motherhood with being a business owner 💫 To connect with Tiarn: @mama.parvati - on Instagram ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests

Healer, educator, and innovator, Dr. Danny Geren DAOM, L.Ac., MIM works at the forefront of East Asian and Intuitive Medicine. As a Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as well as a practitioner of Intuition Medicine® energy healing, Dr. Geren utilizes a wide spectrum of modalities in his healing practice, integrating both ancient wisdom with deeper spiritual and psycho emotional healing. As a passionate educator, Dr. Geren is currently on faculty at the Academy of Intuition Medicine in Sausalito and previously held positions at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine® in San Francisco for over six years. He’s also the host of a YouTube channel dedicated to publishing digestible videos on Chinese Medicine, Demystifying Chinese Medicine, where he helps translate various aspects of this ancient art. His philosophy, as a practitioner, is to be a partner for his patients on their health journey. It is his belief that healing takes place not just in the physical body, but on the emotional and spiritual level as well. Dr. Geren specializes in the intersection of energetic, emotional & spiritual conditions with various physical ailments, acute / chronic pain, sports medicine & orthopedics, neurological conditions and internal medicine. 💫 We cover : What is Chinese Medicine and Intuition Medicine® The spiritual, more intuitive side of healing Re-empowering the patient: how patient participation influences healing outcomes Acupuncture as energy medicine; how the needles “conduct” energy The significance of acupuncture points: what do the different points mean? Emotions X Disease - how unprocessed or prolonged emotions cause disease Best ways to process emotions (tangible actions for releasing emotions!) How & why is breathwork so crucial (+ tangible practices) Chinese Medicine as it applies to neuro-conditions and orthopedic conditions We dig into: sciatica and back pain Electrostimulation & moxibustion vs. needling  in acupuncture - what’s happening and why is it so effective for healing 💫 Mentioned in this episode: What is Chinese Medicine (101) (prior podcast with Dr. Whitney Bird, we called her out a few times) Applied Channel Theory Dr. Poney Chiang  Integrating Chinese Medicine with Orthopedics - Dr. Whitfield Reaves 💫 To connect with Danny : Wellspring Acupuncture Danny’s YouTube Channel ☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) : @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram) www.mirawellness.co Submit topic/theme/speaker requests