Inner Growth

#127. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Carolina is in the studio with Khushi Jain, the founder and CEO of DefEating Disorders, a TEDx speaker, a national medalist swimmer, former fashion model and an undergraduate student at New York University. So if you need to listen to a story about self love, confidence and recovery, this episode is for you! Timestamps: 0:00 - 3:54 - Intro and Khushi’s birth chart 3:54 - 7:05 - Khushi and Caro’s first impressions of eachother and how they became friends. 7:05 - 17:17 - Khushi’s inner growth journey, starting her swimming career and experience with bullying in school.  17:17 - 35:05 - Her relationship with her body and food, her eating disorder and her recovery journey 35:05 - 45:34 - Founding a NGO called DefEating Disorders 45:34 - 49:32 - What has Khushi learned about self love? 49:55 - 55:52 - Rapid fire q’s + outro If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#126. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Carolina is in the studio with Amanda Freeman, founder of NYC SLT and a serial wellness entrepreneur. SLT was founded in 2011 and was born from her desire for a workout that was all the things she was looking for in one…results-oriented, challenging, efficient, effective and fun. So if you love wellness just as much as Caro does, this episode is for you! Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:55 - Intro and Amanda’s birth chart 4:55 - 12:41 - Her career journey post collage 12:41 - 19:02 - How she fell in love with pilates and decided to open her own studio 19:02 - 22:59 - How has the class changed since she started it in 2011 22:59 - 25:58 - How and when she started doing SLT Tread 25:58 - 29:09 - Amanda’s fitness non negotiables 29:09 - 35.20 - Amanda’s inner growth journey 35:20 - 37:38 - Difference between wellness in the east coast and in the the west coast 37:38 - 42:55 - Trends on the wellness space 42:55 - 48:09 - Rapid fire q’s + outro If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#125. On this week’s episode of the podcast, Carolina is in the studio with Pedro, her partner, and they are doing a couple's story time + Q&A. While Pedro is usually the behind the scenes photographer, videographer, and supporter, in this episode, him and Caro are sharing more about their dating story, how they support each other, their engagement story + answering some of your questions! Timestamps: 00:00-08:48 - Intro and Pedro’s intro and astrology compatibility 08:48- 14.40 - Having different routines while being in a relationship and the priorities exercise 14:40 - 19:26 - How dietary restrictions affected them as a couple 19:26 - 34:31 - How Caro and Pedro met and how they started dating 34:31 - 40:18 - How they handled being long distance and how they transitioned into their New York era 40:18 - 46:10 - Setting boundaries and having quality time while living together 46:10 - 1:00:36 - Engagement story 1:00:36 - 1:14:22 - Answering your questions: how many kids do we want, knowing we were each other's one, passion and excitement on a relationship, how to deal with fights, dealing with anxiety and relationship advice 1:14:22 - 1:21:07 - rapid fire q’s + outro If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#124. On this week's quick solo episode, Caro dives into the topic of motivation, a highly requested one. The thing about motivation that she has learned is that life ebbs and flows, so there are going to be phases of your life where you're being super consistent and you're showing up for your habits, But there's also gonna be times when you're feeling a little bit more unmotivated and that is normal. The biggest myth that Caro wants to bust on this podcast episode is that it is possible for you to be motivated a hundred percent of the time, and the more that you release that idea, the more it's gonna serve you. So if you’re in need of bettering your thoughts around motivation and consistency... this one's for you! Timestamps: 0:00 - 2:47 Intro 2:47 - 8:45 Caro’s journey with motivation and her routines  8:45- 10:09 Creating sustainable habits to help with motivation 10:09 - 13:11 Consistency matters more than feeling motivated every single day 13:11 - 17:49 The mindset shift Caro made around her routine by relying on consistency 17:49 - 18:53 Motivation when comparing yourself to others 18:53 - 20:53 Closing thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#123. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with host of the Open Late podcast, Jess Esfandiary. Jess is a coach, speaker and podcast host whose passion is to help people explore and embrace their authentic selves. In today’s conversation, they discuss her own inner growth journey, how she discovered psilocybin as a healing modality in her life, tapping into the collective consciousness, the role of the ego, deep dive journeys, how she got into reiki healing + holistic wellness, exploring polyamory, how polyamory differs from non monogamy, unconditional love and tools to accelerate your growth + self awareness through it all. Jess covers many “taboo” topics in our society with grace and this episode is sure to open your mind in many ways. Timestamps: 00:00-11:07 - life updates + intro 11:07-18:48 - the growth that came from her first mushroom journey 18:48-27:52 - the transformations that can come psilocybin and the science behind it 27:52-33:58 - her personal journey with psilocybin  33:58-44:44 - the start of her spiritual tool kit 44:44-52:17 - how polyamory became a part of her life 52:17-57:17 - what she has learned from polyamory  57:17-01:03:29 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Jess:  Jess’ Website: https://www.jessicaesfandiary.com/ Jess’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey.with.jessica/ Open Late Website: https://www.openlatepodcast.com/ Open Late Instagram: www.instagram.com/openlatethepodcast/ Open Late Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-late/id1587979583 Open Late  Quiz: https://www.openlatepodcast.com/quiz If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#122. On this week's quick solo episode, Caro dives into the topic of communication, which is the key to all of your relationships. It has helped her so much to be able to work on her ability to vocalize what she feels and what she needs. She shares a couple of mindset shifts that you can implement around your communication and how you communicate, so you can hopefully experience better, more empowering and more nourishing relationships as a result. So if you’re in need of bettering your communication skills... this one is for you! Timestamps: 0:00-1:17 Intro 1:17 - 4:18 Caro’s journey with communication  4:18- 8.20 Crystal clear communication and active listening 8:20 - 12:08 Self care practices that have helped to express needs with clarity 12:08 - 15:00 Higher self way of expressing your needs and releasing the victim mindset 15:00 - 16:22 Setting boundaries with the people you love 16:22 - 21:01 Recapping what Caro mentioned in this episode 21:01 - 23.02 Closing thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#121. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with host of The Balanced Factor podcast, Emily Newton. Emily is a translational researcher and mental health advocate, aiming to be a voice for others who are struggling and at the same time encouraging them to be their true, authentic selves. She created her brand balanced factor to bridge the gap in knowledge translation to help people better their health and live a more balanced life. In today’s conversation, they dove into her own personal journey, how her relationship with her body evolved throughout her life as an athlete, what being in the competitive sports world taught her, what balance means to her, the importance of trusting your instincts and knowing when it is time to move on, and seeking help when you need it. This episode will help guide you toward finding more balance in your life! Timestamps: 00:00-05:09 - life + astrology updates 05:09-10:32 - intro 10:32-15:00 - growing up as an athlete + how that shaped her life 15:00-18:32 - when being an athlete started affecting her relationship with her body and food 18:32-23:13 - the pressure she received from outside sources 23:13-25:00 - seeking out help when you need it 25:00-30:40 - how her relationship with her food + body changed as major life changes occurred  30:40-33:55 - adjusting to life after competitive sports 33:55-36:02 - the launch of balanced factor 36:02-37:25 - what balance means to her 37:25-41:25 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Emily:  Emily’s Website: https://www.balancedfactor.com/ The Balanced Factor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-factor/id1620440368 *Carolina’s episode on The Balanced Factor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-keys-to-self-acceptance-body-confidence-with/id1620440368?i=1000599679427 If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#120. On this week's quick solo episode, Caro dives into her learnings and tips on getting outside your comfort zone and taking risk! As someone who grew up with risk averse parents, learning to take leaps of faith and get beyond the inner critic is something Caro has grown from and dives into on this convo. If you're someone who wants to get past your fear, limiting beliefs and ego in order to try new things ... this one is for you! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/6u59k8ilDrI Timestamps: 0:00-1:15 Intro 1:15-5:00 Caro's year of risk-taking 5:00-6:20 The reason why change is so scary 6:20-7:40 Growing up with risk-averse family members 7:40-9:00 Navigating the resistance inside of you + the ego 9:00-10:30 Be okay with being bad at first 10:40-12:20 Stop dropping things because you're not good at it immediately 12:20-14:00 Give yourself time to figure things out 14:00-16:10 The power of excitement + enthusiasm 16:10-17:30 The importance of your WHY 17:30-18:36 Closing thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#119. On this week’s guest episode of the podcast, Carolina had the pleasure of speaking with Mimi Bouchard, founder of the guided meditation app Superhuman and host of MIMI the podcast. After struggling internally for the majority of her younger years, Mimi took matters into her own hands and began to strive to be a better version of herself and truly live her life. Now, she helps others reach their ultimate potential using her personal approach to personal development! In today’s conversation, they dive into Mimi’s own inner growth journey, how she founded Superhuman, her vision she had behind it, tools to help you become your highest self, improving your self image, becoming aware of the stories you tell yourself and changing the not so great ones and so much more. This episode is a self improvement guide and you’re going to walk away from it having learned a lot! Timestamps: 00:00-07:59 - intro + the end of eclipse season 07:59-16:08 - her personal inner growth journey 16:08-21:17 - the principals she lives by 21:17-25:44 - getting real about the stories you’re telling yourself 25:44-34:06 - changing your self image 34:06-35:51 - her favorite habits and nonnegotiables 35:51-39:41 - rapid fire q’s + outro Where to find Mimi:  Mimi’s Website: https://www.mimibouchard.com/ Mimi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard/ Superhuman App: https://www.superhuman.app/ MIMI Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimi/id1434308661 If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#118. On this week's solo episode, Caro goes into the topic of balance. As we all know, balance has been a hot topic on social media right now... but what IS balance truly and how do we cultivate it in our lives? Let's dive into it. If you're a recovering perfectionist, struggle with a 0-100 mindset, or want to learn how to accept all parts of you, you'll definitely leave with some powerful takeaways. Remember to share your thoughts and downloads in the (free) Geneva group for the Inner Growth Club! WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/KyQaV-4c3Po Timestamps: 00:00-1:00 intro 1:00-5:40 May is the Month of Many Challenge 5:40-7:30 Why I’m running 1 mile a day in May 7:30-8:40 How learning balance has been a part of Caro’s journey 8:40-9:45 How perfectionism can lead to a 0-100 mindset 9:45-14:40 Caro’s journey with 0-100 behaviors 14:40-17:00 What balance really means 17:00-20:45 Pendulum analogy  20:45-24:30 How our ego and identification triggers impostor syndrome 24:30-25:20 How awareness of the ego helps you take your power back 25:30-26:30 How to figure out YOUR balance point 26:30-29:49 Summary Free resources at: https://stan.store/innergrowth Join our free group chat on Geneva: Inner Growth Collective More info is at our website: https://innergrowthcollective.com Stay in the loop of Inner Growth updates at @innergrowth.co on Instagram & TikTok  If you enjoyed this episode, please send it to a friend, DM me to chat @innergrowth.co @thecarolinalifestyle, share it on your story, or head over to Apple and leave a written review, or to the top of Spotify and leave a lil rating! Would make me so SO happy! Love you so much xx Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy