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Popular NYU professor, author, positive psychology expert, and peak performance coach Dan Lerner and I talk about utilizing your strengths, impacts of social media, relationships, and flow vs deliberate practice. Full show notes here. Notes from the show:-Daniel's Facebook | Twitter | Instagram-Check out his book U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life) and check out some of the free resources here that go with the book-Some influential people on the positive psychology movement that Daniel mention's in the podcast: Martin Seligman, Chris Peterson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (who wrote the book Flow)-article summing up Anders Ericsson's view on deliberate practice-most of us are fimilar with the Myers Briggs Test however Daniel strongly recommends taking the VIA psychology test to find out your stregnths-PREP (prevention and relationship enhancement program) - tools for dealing with negative or difficult relationships-Books we mention:: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert The Gift Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World by Lewis Hyde Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked by Adam Alter (I also heard an interview with him on Fresh Air)-Movies he recommends:: The Tree of Life, Whiplash and Sing-His recommended food is the Avacado Dessert at Empellon in Midtown on 53rd (if you are in NYC)We also mention this fun clip from Aziz Ansari on texting/social media/dating::https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFR4PPxp2z8Cool Things to Check-Out:-I'm super loving Dr. Gingers all natural dental products. Use the code "COCO2017" for a special discount.-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2017 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.— Show Sponsor —care/ofHave you signed up and tried out Care/Of yet?? If you have tweet me your pics of your cute packs! If not you NEED to give them a try. Why do I love them so much?  Care/of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. They come in cute customizable packages (that have your name on them!) making them easy to take with you on the go and know exactly what to take each day.  It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Take the quiz here (it's 100% FREE even if you don't get anything it's worth doing) and enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order.

Jessamyn and I talk about everything from feminism to over using our phones and social media to relationships, spirituality, yoga, body image, and way more. I loved this one. Notes from the show:-Jessamyn's Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube-Check out her book Yoga for Everybody-YouTube channel of South Korean girl eating dinner at her desk - TV Diva-Apps Jessamyn likes using the best :: Snapchat & Instagram (specifically the Instagram Stories)-Bikram Yoga - the first style of yoga Jessamyn practiced-Michael Johnson — example of an authentic teacher that she feels holds good space and can provides the presence that let people experience what they need to experience in a safe space.Cool Things to Check-Out:-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2017 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.— Show Sponsor —care/ofI'm really loving Care/Of supplements. With the longer, warmer days most of us are out and about more than usual. Staying well and optimizing our health for energy is essential. Care/of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. They come in cute customizable packages (that have your name on them!) making them easy to take with you on the go and know exactly what to take each day.  It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Take the quiz here (it's 100% FREE even if you don't get anything it's worth doing) and enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order.

Instead of me interviewing the guest, I've brought back one of the podcast's first guests and a good friend, Sacha Jones of Stiggly's Holistics NYC, to interview me. I'm calling it a special birthday episode as well as a sort of podcast birthday / anniversary. It's been over four years since I started this and so much has changed over those years with me, the podcast, the blog, and the direction I want things to go. For long time pod listeners, thank you for all your support as I've changed and so has the show. And for new listeners, thank you too for giving the podcast a chance and feel free to check out some of those early (and very different) episodes from the younger days of the podcast (and the host). Sacha dives into so many topics many of them inspired from the listener questions in the Facebook Group. You'll hear us discuss where I'm at now with body image, wellness, feminism, feeling feelings, my upcoming move to NYC, where I want my work & podcast to go, my new relationship (!!), plus some fun quick-fire questions.... links to everything we mention are below as always. — Show Sponsors —care/ofI'm really loving Care/Of supplements. With the longer, warmer days most of us are out and about more than usual. Staying well and optimizing our health for energy is essential. Care/of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. They come in cute customizable packages (that have your name on them!) making them easy to take with you on the go and know exactly what to take each day.  It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Take the quiz here (it's 100% FREE even if you don't get anything it's worth doing) and enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order.Charlotte's Web Hemp ExtractI'm loving CW Hemp for so many reasons and I know you will love them too. Charlotte's Web Hemp Oil (also known as CW) is a premium hemp extract for daily health and wellness. It helps with focus, mood boosting, muscle tension and just generally keeping your body in a balanced and flowing state. My personal favorite are the everyday oils you can drop directly into your mouth or add to smoothies and other drinks. CW harnesses the science of power and nature to counter everyday mind and body stresses.Get a 10% off all products by entering the code "LETITOUT" ​at checkout.Notes from the show:-Sacha Jones Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Her Juicy Tuesday Email List-Sacha was one of the first guests on the podcast-The Good Festival in LA — Feb. 3rd in L.A., for $10 off use the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-The Unicorn Latte at The End in Brooklyn NYC is what's making me most excited to move there!-Don’t think Twice is the movie I talk about loving and that was one of the things that brought my boyfriend and I together-Books I am reading and loving:: All I Did Is Ask by Terry Gross + Super You by Emily GordonCool Things to Check-Out:-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2017, Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.

Full show notes here. . EVENTS I was just at the Good Fest in Philly and had an incredible time seeing so many of you and meeting new people as well. NEXT UP -- I'll be at Wanderlust in Vermont on June 22-25 -- come hang with us!PODCASTS -That's So Retrograde -The Rookie Podcast -Another Round -The Daily from New York TimesGAMES -Crosswords -- we use the NY Times crossword puzzle app -WinkPERSON -Ashley C. Ford -- LOVED her article called Seeing My Body with Fresh EyesBOOK -All I Did Was Ask: Conversations with Writers, Actors, Musicians, and Artists by Terry GrossMUSIC -90's  Lilith Faire style -- Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Meredith Brooks, Alanis Morissette -My 90s Playlists: here's one & here's another. -Theme song for the show Big Little Lies Cold Little Heart - Michael KiwanukaWATCHING -Moonlight -Manchester By The Sea -Get Out -Lion -Away We Go -Big Little Lies on HBO -Crashing on HBO -the final season of Girls -Season 2 of Love & Master of NoneEATING -Yogurt Bowls using So Delicious soy yogurt, Kite Hill almond yogurt, Forager Cashewgurt with cinnamon and sea salt topped granola, coconut flakes, seeds, nuts, crumbled muffins or bars, berries, kiwi, Lily's chocolate chips (stevia sweetened)-Siete Tortilla Chips -- made with cassava flour, coconut flour, avocado oil and chia seeds etc... -- I love all the flavors...a bunch...-Cha Cha Matcha -Milkadamia Macadamia Nut Milk -Prince of Peace Detox Tea -Green Mountain Gringo SalsaOTHER THINGS -Monq personal defuser -- use code KATIE222 for a discount -Underwear I got from Urban Outfitters and this summer dress -Care/Of vitamins -- use code KATIE for 50% off first order -CW Hemp oil tinctures -- use code LETITOUT 10% off all orders -Aaptiv workouts on the go! GET A FREE 30 DAY TRIAL with "LETITOUT"NEWSLETTER -- don't forget to sign-up. Lots of what I mention in the pods plus more in included in my letters to you guys. I'm also looking for a cool new name for the newsletter right now. Email me or let me know in the facebook group what your ideas and thoughts are!FACEBOOK GROUP -- join here!

Full show notes here. I'm excited to introduce you to another one of my friends from the Ram Dass retreat. If you haven't heard about the retreat or Ram Dass yet we talk all about both in this episode. My guest today Jonathan Leland gives a great background of Ram Dass and how he started following his work. Jon, much like Ram Dass is one of the smartest, most fascinating people I've ever met.  I've been excited to have him on the podcast since meeting him. He has such a creative, unique and inquisitive approach to life which comes through in our conversation.  Some of you may remember the animal meditations I shared in my past newsletter. These are just one small example of the innovative and inspirational things Jonathan does. We explore topics like community, psychedelics, death, and the inevitable changes of life and learning to re-love every new and changed moment and situation. He beautifully describes this as the 'dance between change and love' in life. The whole conversation is so rich and nourishing for the soul. I hope you love it as much as I do.   — Show Sponsors — — Aaptiv — Try it FREE for 30 Days Enter the code "LetItOut" at checkout I 'm loving Aaptiv so much. If you haven't already got your FREE 30 Day Trial you should totally check them out. You guys know how important incorporating movement into my life is and finding a way to do it that you love. Aaptiv makes it easy to do this everyday. It has 1,000+ customizable workouts (including yoga, running, elliptical, strength training and more) to choose from that will motivate you to get that movement into your day from anywhere. You can use it at the gym, outdoors, at home... it is like having a trainer/DJ combo for whatever kind of workout you are looking for right in your pocket. I highly recommend giving them a try. With the code below you really have nothing to lose in checking them out. Get a 30 day, free trial by going to www.Aaptiv.com ​and entering the code "LETITOUT" ​at checkout. Charlotte's Web Hemp Extract I'm loving CW Hemp for so many reasons and I know you will love them too. Charlotte's Web Hemp Oil (also known as CW) is a premium hemp extract for daily health and wellness. It helps with focus, mood boosting, muscle tension and just generally keeping your body in a balanced and flowing state. My personal favorite are the everyday oils you can drop directly into your mouth or add to smoothies and other drinks. CW harnesses the science of power and nature to counter everyday mind and body stresses. Get a 10% off all products by entering the code "LETITOUT" ​at checkout. Notes from the show: -THIS WEEKEND come hang with me and other past pod guests at The Good Festival in Philadelphia AND/OR come hang at the Listener Meet-up on April 22nd! -Jon's Kickstarter Page | Twitter -I met Jon at the Ram Dass Retreat which we talk about -Animal Meditations Project — his favorite is the three toed sloth -Jeff Bridges sleeping tapes is what inspired his Animal Meditations project— specifically the one about Temescal Canyon -Thanda -- South African non-profit Jon co-founded -Werner Herzog's work — specifically his work on ecstatic truth and his documentary Encounters at the End of the World -VICE's Creator's Interview article -Non Karoli Baba and Ram Dass's experience sharing psychedelics with him -Locanda in NYC — restaurant, excellent Negronis (cocktail) -Favorite places:: New Zealand and Sierra Nevada John Muir Trail, -Books he mentions/loves:: Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, The Art of Communication, Poetry by Yeats, Be Here Now (book that introduced him to Ram Das), State of Wonder (his favorite that he recommends) -Article on loss:: Elizabeth Bishop's Art of Losing -Movies he is into now:: — Arrival & 13th  -Music:: Krishna Das, Run the Jewels, The National, Justin Bieber and Robyn -Podcasts:: You Made It Weird & Hardcode History Cool Things to Check-Out: -In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us! -Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving! -Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.

Full show notes here. Sarah Britton of My New Roots was one of the first food blogs I started following over 7 years ago. Sarah didn't know it at the time but she was my holistic habits mentors - teaching me from a far everything from how to cook quinoa, to the wonder that is nutritional yeast and other kitchen tricks I had never heard of. Now, years later, her blog has become hugely popular, she's become a mother to a beautiful baby boy, has written two books, and her business has expanded beyond what she had ever expected. In this conversation we explore topics you may expect like healthy habits both in the kitchen and in everyday life. But we also talk about things you may not have expected like manifestation, travel and living abroad, and our mutual love for Abraham Hicks. There is something for everyone in this conversation and honestly we could have talked for hours more. Take a listen and let us know what you think in the Facebook Group. If you loved the episode and have more questions that we didn't cover post them there . I've also got a couple events coming up I hope to see some of you at! If you haven't already be sure to scroll to down below to see them listed under "Cool Things to Check Out". — Show Sponsors <— care/of Ever want to get supplements to boost your wellness and stand in the aisle of the store looking at all the options wondering which supplements you need or which brand is best? Guess what, you don't need to do that anymore! Care/of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU. Take the quiz here (it's 100% FREE even if you don't get anything it's worth doing) and enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order. — Aaptiv — Try it FREE for 30 Days Enter the code "LetItOut" at checkout I 'm loving Aaptiv so much. If you haven't already got your FREE 30 Day Trial you should totally check them out. You guys know how important incorporating movement into my life is and finding a way to do it that you love. Aaptiv makes it easy to do this everyday. It has 1,000+ customizable workouts (including yoga, running, elliptical, strength training and more) to choose from that will motivate you to get that movement into your day from anywhere. You can use it at the gym, outdoors, at home... it is like having a trainer/DJ combo for whatever kind of workout you are looking for right in your pocket. I highly recommend giving them a try. With the code below you really have nothing to lose in checking them out. Get a 30 day, free trial by going to www.Aaptiv.com ​and entering the code "LETITOUT" ​at checkout. Notes from the show: -Sarah's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pintrest | Twitter -Sarah's new cookbook Naturally Nourished (for healthy meals with everyday ingredients) - Sarah's new passion of mixing food with art! -Show's that inspire Sarah and that she loves:: Project Runway, Chopped, Chef's Table (we mention this episode here with Magnus Nilsson Sweden) -Noma —restaurant in Copenhagen we talk about -The Institute of Holistic Nutrition -Herself project -AquaFaba — liquid from can of chickpeas (don't drink the liquid from a can though!) -The life changing loaf of bread recipe on her website -Boho Beautiful (YouTubers Sarah has been watching) -Tony Robbins on changing your state and being in your body Ester and Abraham Hicks making a decision and lining up for it emotional scale -Living Libations Cool Things to Check-Out: -THIS MONTH come hang with me and other past pod guests at The Good Festival in Philadelphia -In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us! -Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving! -Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.

I love today's episode with comedian, writer, and actor Andrew Michaan. As usual it's a long meandering conversation covering everything from relationship and to body image advice, to creativity, to spirituality and God. You may remember hearing about him on the episode I did with his girlfriend Andreé Vermeulen and ever since that episode aired I've been excited to share this conversation I recorded with Andrew. He's not only super talented as a performer, as a person he's super wise and fascinating. We talk about a bunch of things that inspire us from the beverages we're into, to the tools he uses to stay productive and creative. All the notes for everything we discuss are in the show notes and be sure to check out our sponsors (also below), they help keep the podcast alive. I use and love every sponsor that comes on the show. Let me know what you guys think of this episode by tweeting at us or mentioning it in the Facebook Group. Talk to you soon.  — Show Sponsors —care/ofEver want to get supplements to boost your wellness and stand in the aisle of the store looking at all the options wondering which supplements you need or which brand is best? Guess what, you don't need to do that anymore! Care/of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Take the quiz here (it's 100% FREE even if you don't get anything it's worth doing) and enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order. Charlotte's Web Hemp ExtractI'm loving CW Hemp for so many reasons and I know you will love them too. Charlotte's Web Hemp Oil (also known as CW) is a premium hemp extract for daily health and wellness. It helps with focus, mood boosting, muscle tension and just generally keeping your body in a balanced and flowing state. My personal favorite are the everyday oils you can drop directly into your mouth or add to smoothies and other drinks. CW harnesses the science of power and nature to counter everyday mind and body stresses.Get a 10% off all products by entering the code "LETITOUT" ​at checkout. Notes from the show:-Andrew's  Website | Instagram | Twitter-Andrew's shows in L.A. you should check out::  Good Looks at UCB Theater and Drama Club at UCB Sunset Theater -Episode I did with Andrew's girlfriend Andre Vermeulen-First stand-up comedy Andrew ever saw was Rob Corddry in Telluride (the town where Andrew went to high-school)-Drinks we talk about at the beginning of the show: Kukicha tea, Healthforce Earth Biotics, Healthforce Vitamineral Green, Seaclear, Unicorn Latte-Productivity tool he is loving right now:: Oblique Strategies-Movies:: Liberal Arts, Hunt for the Wilderpeople-Books we mention:: The Lotus and the Lilly, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle-Games Andrew loves:: Wink, Codenames, Tammany Hall -Comedians Andrew's into:: Brent Weinbach, Moshe Kasher, Maria Bamford-Music:: Julia Holter Cool Things to Check-Out:-THIS MONTH come hang with me and other past pod guests at The Good Festival in Philadelphia-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.

FULL SHOW NOTES HERE — Show Sponsors — care/ofEver want to get supplements to boost your wellness and stand in the aisle of the store looking at all the options wondering which supplements you need or which brand is best? Guess what, you don't need to do that anymore! Care/of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU.Take the quiz here (it's 100% FREE even if you don't get anything it's worth doing) and enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order. Dr. Ginger's Dental CareYou guys know know much I am in love with oil pulling and the benefits of good wholistic dental care. We don't think of it often but our oral wellness is related to so much more in our bodies. I've been using Dr. Ginger's holistic coconut mouthwash and toothpaste (they actually taste good!) and was super excited to get to interview her at the end of this episode and ask her some of the questions I had about oral care. She brings creativity and love into the work she does (yep, creativity into dental work!) and into the products she makes as well.Because I love her products so much she is offering you guys 15% OFF with the code "COCO" Notes from the show:-Andrea's  Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest-Andrea's 'Recovery Series' podcast she mentions-Writing tools Andrea mentions using:: Scrivener and Ommwriter-Article from about Andrea's past dating experience on xo Jane-Louis CK on Conan talking about feeling your feelingshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDePi6Wvc2w Cool Things to Check-Out:-In April come hang with me and other past pod guests at The Good Festival in Philadelphia-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it.

FULL SHOW NOTES HERE I love today's conversation but I hope it isn't an entirely a self-serving time for me to geek out about something I love. When I was 8 years old I became obsessed with Rent, the musical by Jonathan Larson that became a super hit in the mid 90s. Meanwhile across the state another kid, today's guest Danny Kornfeld also knew every word to the original broadway cast recording and fell in love with the show. Cut to 2016 and that young Renthead is playing the staring role in the show's 20th anniversary tour and today he's talking to me all about how that dream came true. Danny Kornfeld is a talented actor and his staring role in Rent comes after extensive performance experience, studying theater at Syracuse University, and moving to New York City to pursue a career in the theater. It was incredible to get to hear about what led Danny this role as well as explore the reflections that art have on his life and how they've inspired him to be himself more fully in real life. He is so thoughtful around his approach to his work and what it brings to the world. One of his favorite lines from Rent is “Give in to love, or live in fear". In my latest newsletter where I sent my recent reflections on love. The relevance of this line now in our current world shows the relevance Rent still has socially and politically 20 years later. I'm grateful the podcast allows me to connect with interesting people with similar interests like Danny and I'm real excited to see him perform tonight (on the day this is published I'm going to the show here in Detroit). I know regardless of your relationship to the piece you'll enjoy this tangental conversation, but warning, it might make you a new Renthead too... — Show Sponsors — — Aaptiv — Try it FREE for 30 Days Enter the code "LetItOut" at checkoutI 'm loving Aaptiv so much. If you haven't already got your FREE 30 Day Trial you should totally check them out. You guys know how important incorporating movement into my life is and finding a way to do it that you love. Aaptiv makes it easy to do this everyday. It has 1,000+ customizable workouts (including yoga, running, elliptical, strength training and more) to choose from that will motivate you to get that movement into your day from anywhere. You can use it at the gym, outdoors, at home... it is like having a trainer/DJ combo for whatever kind of workout you are looking for right in your pocket. I highly recommend giving them a try. With the code below you really have nothing to lose in checking them out.Get a 30 day, free trial by going to www.Aaptiv.com ​and entering the code "LETITOUT" ​at checkout.CW HempCW Hemp is another thing I am loving and one of my new favorite products. You guys have probably heard me talk about them quite a bit now.Charlotte's Web Hemp Oil (also known as CW) is a premium hemp extract for daily health and wellness. Ever since Pete shared the products with me (while we were in Hawaii on the Ram Das retreat) I've been using them almost every day. My personal favorites are the everyday oils you can drop directly into your mouth or add to smoothies and other drinks. CW harnesses the science of power and nature to counter everyday mind and body stresses. Give it a try, let me know what you think!Get a 10% off all products by entering the code "LETITOUT ​at checkout. Notes from the show:-Danny's  Website | Instagram | Twitter-RENT soundtrack — how we were both first introduced to and fell in love with RENT... La Vie Boheme is one of our favorite numbers-We talk about Jonathan Larson, the original playwright and composer for RENT-Some shows we mention and Danny recommend's seeing:: Fun Home,  Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Dear Evan Hansen & The Spring Awakening -Books we mention:: Zen and the Art of Happiness, Stargirl, Sex at Dawn-Movies we mention:: Inside Out, Sing Street, The Green Mile-Restaurants Danny is loving:: Blue Nile (in Michigan), NOPA (in San Francisco), The Handpulled Noodle (in NYC), Ras Ka (in Fort Collins)-Things Danny is listening to:: Savage Love podcast, Radio Lab, Bon Iver's new album, Nights Like This songCool Things to Check-Out:-In April come hang with me and other past pod guests at The Good Festival in Philadelphia-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it. “If I’m not being true to myself how can I be true to someone else’s journey.”“The opposite of war isn’t peace, it’s creation.”“Give in to love, or live in fear.”"We always are focusing on what’s not right in our lives when so much is right.”“Pieces that transcend us to those kind of places are worth noting and celebrating.”“The job of an actor is to tell all the stories of the world...and to live them truthfully.”“Passion is something that can’t be taught.”

Today's episode is with the very wise Dr. Christiane Northrup. She's an OBGYN who has been the leader in holistic female health since the early 1990s. She's been featured on Oprah several times and her many best selling books have helped shift people's approach to health (like the bigger picture 'health' that expands beyond the physical), especially for women. For long-time pod listeners you may remember that I interviewed her daughter Kate Northrup as one of my first guests on the show. Dr. Northrup is so wise and gives such interesting information about sex, pleasure, and relationships as well as so much more in this episode. In our conversation we cover her background and her past work, why it has been so important and how that has led her to the work she is doing now and her latest book she wrote. We cover her wisdom gained on 'getting older', the changes in the medicine and wellness industry, the importance of embracing sexuality, the interconnectedness (in our bodies and beyond). She lists so many good resources in this episode, especially books, so be sure to check out the show notes below.If you have any questions for Dr. Northrup or myself tweet at us or reach out to us in the Facebook Group here. FULL SHOW NOTES HERE — Show Sponsors —— FreshBooks — If you are a freelancer, business owner, or have a small business on the side you know how hard it can be to keep on top of business finances. I know, and that is why I integrate the best tools out there that allow me to spend my time on doing what I do best, into my business. Freshbooks is one of those go-to tools. With FreshBooks you can easily send clients professional customized invoices, easily keep track of business expenses, get paid faster, and more. FreshBooks has now been totally redesigned from the ground up and custom built for exactly the way you work. It is the simplest way to be more productive, organized, and most importantly get paid for the important work you do in the world.Get a 30 day, unrestricted free trial by going to www.FreshBooks.com/LetItOut ​and entering "LET IT OUT" ​in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.— Aaptiv — I 'm loving Aaptiv so much. If you haven't already got your FREE 30 Day Trial you should totally check them out. You guys know how important incorporating movement into my life is and finding a way to do it that you love. Aaptiv makes it easy to do this everyday. It has 1,000+ customizable workouts (including yoga, running, elliptical, strength training and more) to choose from that will motivate you to get that movement into your day from anywhere. You can use it at the gym, outdoors, at home... it is like having a trainer/DJ combo for whatever kind of workout you are looking for right in your pocket. I highly recommend giving them a try. With the code below you really have nothing to lose in checking them out.Get a 30 day, free trial by going to www.Aaptiv.com ​and entering the code "LETITOUT" ​at checkout. Notes from the show:-Christiane's  Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |  Pinterest | YouTube-Some of Christiane's books we mention — Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, Goddesses Never Age, Making Life Easy (this is her NEW BOOK you should check out and read if you haven't already)-Other books we mention during the show::  Love Medicine and Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel, A Mind of Your Own by Kelly Brogan M.D, Let my People go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard, Health Revelations from Heaven to Earth by Tommy Rosa, Ellen J. Langer's books Mindfulness and Counter-Clockwise , Vagina by Naomi Wolf, Mama Gena's Owner's and Operator's Guide to Men by Regena Thomashauer, The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder-Erewhon Natural Foods (in LA) is AUMazing. Check them out in LA or online. Christiane worked with them as well (long ago).-Ellen Langer's reversing age experiment-Healthy Centenarians study by Dr. Martinez-Omega Institute-Katy Bowman's Nutritious Movement (blog and program)-BendableBody.com-Mantak Chia's work in Tao/Tantra practices-American Holistic Health Association-Doris E Cohen dream analysis-Infrared Biomat she lays on every night before bed-John Gabriel's’ visualization app before bed-Anne Orton’s weekly magical weather-My interview with Kate Northrup (her daughter) as one of my first guests on the showCool Things to Check-Out: -In April come hang with me and other past pod guests at The Good Festival in Philadelphia-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter with updates and links to cool things I'm exploring!-Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it!