The Pursuit of Happiness

Adam and Kathryn (Adventures of A plus K) rejoin the podcast on episode 100 to talk about their travels in 2022, including spending over two months in Alaska. We talk about their highlights, favorite adventures and also discuss how their business and life has grown and evolved on the road over the last few years. What was once only a dream and a passion has become a successful business on the road, a successful brand and a powerhouse production. We talk about all of the great, and not so great, benefits of living their lives online. We also deep dive into how they've made their relationship, business and passion work cohesively as well as what is in store for 2023 and beyond!  Follow The Adventures of A plus K adventuresofaplusk.com IG: adventuresofaplusk Youtube: Adventures of A+K FB: Adventures of A+K

Fitness and nutrition coach Shannon Buruchian joins me on the podcast again to help all of us navigate this holiday season with our food and nutrition goals. It’s important for all of us to stay on track with your fitness and nutrition targets, but to also enjoy all of our get togethers, meals, drinks and sweets that come along with this time of year. It’s extremely difficult for many of us, including myself, to come out of the holidays unscathed and without a few extra pounds on the scale. Shannon equips us on how to handle all of the situations that arise so we are feeling good, happy and on track to start the New Year. Follow Shannon:www.shannonburuchian.com IG: @shannonburuchian

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! No better time to take a moment and reflect on what we are thankful for and to focus on having a positive and grateful mindset. This has been quite the year so far and there is so much to be thankful for, including you, my audience and all of my guests. We all need to take a moment and reflect on what we have and our accomplishments, celebrate them and be present. Join me on this episode to do just that.  THANK YOU AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Janelle Tomagan, aka Janelle the Slomad, joins me on this episode to discuss how she went from working extreme hours in healthcare during the pandemic to exploring her true happiness, travel. Janelle moved to Honolulu to launch her career in medicine, but one year later after working extreme hours during the pandemic, she knew she couldn’t live like that anymore. So she gave it all up, bought an RV with her boyfriend and started to travel the country. She has learned so much in her adventures on the road, about herself, finding happiness, confidence and so much more. We get into the details about her self growth and of course, I had to ask her about her favorite locations. Follow Janelle: Instagram @janelletheslowmad YouTube Janelle and Jake Janelletheslomad.com She mentions: The Cafe at the End of the World

Founder of LBB, Holistic health coach, fat loss expert and former Beachbody cast member, Shannon Buruchian joins this episode to get vulnerable and discuss how she overcame the lowest point in her life to be the happiest person she can be. She talks about the relationship that she walked out of that left her feeling alone, lost and unworthy. After feeling she might not survive 2022, she goes over the methods and mindset that turned her life around into being the best version of Shannon possible. She’s still a work in progress but the strides she has made is incredible. Join us for this extremely honest and valuable episode. Follow Shannon on Instagram @shannonburuchian and shannonburuchian.com

Elizabeth Bailey (Wandering on the Weekends) rejoins my podcast for the 2nd part of our mini-series on her adventures to Alaska and Glacier National Park. This episode is all about Glacier National Park. There is some seriously great travel trips and advice to get you prepared for your trip to the "Jewel of the Contient." We discuss everything from where to book in advance, the best hikes, Going to the Sun Road, the wildlife and so much more. Find out where Glacier National Park ranks on her list of National Parks! Follow Liz on Instagram @wanderingontheweekends

Elizabeth Bailey (Wandering on the Weekends) rejoins my podcast for a mini-series on her adventures to Alaska and Glacier National Park. This episode focuses solely on her 10 day trip to Alaska and its National Parks. As always, she gives amazing travel trips and advice for anyone looking to visit the land of the rising sun. She mentions everything from Brooks Falls and the brown bears, to taking seaplanes to some of the most remote areas of the state. I went to Alaska one year prior, so we compare and contrast our adventures, stories and give you the best advice for your own Alaskan adventure! Follow Liz on Instagram @wanderingontheweekends

Psychotherapist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Jonathan Robinson joins me on this episode to discuss finding happiness and how to get there. Jonathan has interviewed the best of the best when it comes to finding happiness, such as Mother Theresa, Oprah, the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra and many more. With a collection of his own experience and the knowledge of world leaders in the space of happiness and self-help, he has written 14 books and shares some of his findings on this episode. Follow Jonathan at findinghappiness.com Check out his latest book: The Enlightenment Project

Jesi Stracham joins me on this raw and emotional episode to discuss her incredible life story. From the traumatic motorcycle accident in 2015 that broke her back in two places, leaving her paralyzed and pronounced dead (twice), to calling that event a blessing. Jesi has since completed numerous Tough Mudders, co-founded the Wheel With Me Foundation and started Wheel With Me Fitness. Her physical accomplishments since the accident are absolutely astounding, but her perspective on life and mindset is even stronger. This episode will motivate you, captivate you and leave you at a loss for words.  Follow Jesi on: Instagram @jesistracham and on youtube and jesistracham.com Wheel With Me: Wheelwithmefoundation.org Wheelwithmefitness.com / @wheelwithmefit

Team USA Heptathlete and USA Gold Medalist, Chari Hawkins, joins me on this episode to discuss her journey into becoming one of the most elite athletes in the world. We discuss everything from finding her passion, training, recovery and most of all, her mindset. Chari suffered from performance anxiety for years, causing extreme levels of anxiety, race results and even injury. Working with some of the most elite coaches and trainers, she's been able to overcome her anxiety and reach new heights with her performances and competition. And with that knowledge, Chari discusses her launching brand new 30 Days with Chari. Hear all about this amazing new program in this episode and visit charihawkins.com to learn more and sign up for this life changing course.  Follow Chari on Instagram @_charihawkins