HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo

If you think body dysmorphia is gender specific, think again. Christopher Krietchman battled it for years. As a professional bodybuilder, numbers mattered. Add a learning disability on top of that fit fix and you have a potential formula for disaster. It took years for Chris to turn his life around. But when he did, the shift created a wonderful opportunity to serve others in healthy living…and Wellvyl was born. Then COVID hit and his results came back positive. Ten months have taught Chris a lot. To the point where his own health and wellness journey has him running for office with hopes of serving his community in a whole new way. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, get to know how this strong man is lifting much more than weights to make the world a better and healthier place. If you want to learn more about Chris, WellVyl or find out how you can support him on his crusade, check out his website at https://csk4mayor.nyc/ If you have a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

What do you think of when you see or hear the word FAT? For far too long, the word has been seen as negative, insulting and even embarrassing. But, as Executive Presence Coach Joanna Lovering of Copper + Rise shared, "it's just a descriptor". Fat is merely a word that should be seen the same way as you describe the color of your eyes. Joanna spent years battling the ups and downs of her weight. And with it came emotions to match. That is, until she turned a new page and saw the power of being present. The confidence, character and style that blooms when you decide to own it. Just like we are all more than our numbers, we are also more than those every day descriptors too. Get ready to be empowered as we…chew the fat, on this episode of HIListically Speaking. If you have a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

No question. 2020 has been one for the books. Hilary Russo goes deep and gets personal with you, the listener. She reflects on what we can learn from this year and how we can move forward with resiliency and more. And, stick around for a moment of gratitude to be kind to your mind. You'll be glad you did. If you have a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

How well are you sleeping, eating, performing and well…living? If you struggle with any area of your health, it may come down to missing some important information that could change your life. Justin Roethlingshoefer gets it. Because he's been there. He lived and breathed hockey for years. It kind of comes with the territory when you're from Canada. He's worked as a performance director in the NCAA, NHL, and even runs a private camp for pro hockey players. But loving hockey didn't mean living well. Injury, addiction, depression and anxiety were getting in the way of life outside the arena. That is, until he had a wake up call about the one machine he needed to manage better…himself. Today, his knowledge of performance, health, recovery and sleep space has made him a leader in using data to drive decision making. Not just on the ice but in the corporate world as well. Because, any one has the ability to own their inner athlete. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Justin shares more about scoring those goals. Find out more about how you can Own It and Justin at https://www.justinroethlingshoefer.com/ If you have a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

It's not easy being a rock star. Actually, it's hard as hell. Kat Robichaud has been rocking out with her raspy voice since college. And after years fronting two bands, a spot on NBC's The Voice and a lot of questions about whether or not she's doing the right thing in life, she's found her place… her voice. On this week's special holiday episode of HIListically Speaking, get to know Kat on a more personal level. And find out how she turned her traumas into triumphs, found her own island of misfits toys and created a successful variety show like no other, Misfit Cabaret. Stick around for the full episode to hear Kat sing from her new holiday album that we're giving away. It's friggin' fa la la la fabulous! For more about Kat Robichaud and Misfit Cabaret, visit www.katrobichaud.com For a chance to win a signed copy of Kat's new holiday CD, "A Darling Misfit Christmas", visit @HilaryRusso on Instagram for details and to enter. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music for this episode by Kat Robichaud Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales

It's not uncommon for tragedy to bring people together. There's a feeling of "I'm not alone" that can be both healing and empowering. And can even spark the most miraculous shifts in life. Jessica Cordova Kramer can attest to that. She's a former Wall Street lawyer and podcast producer who lost her brother after a long battle with addiction. And when she heard fellow podcaster Stephanie Whittels Wachs share her own story of loss, after her brother died from an overdose, a bond was created…and then some. Together these women have gone on to create Lemonada Media, a podcast network that Jessica says, is on a mission "to make shows that help people get out of bed in the morning, that help people deal with the hardest sh*t in their real lives." On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Jessica shares more about the humor behind the healing and the journey from lemons to lemonade. To learn more about Jessica Cordova Kramer and Lemonada Media, visit lemonadamedia.com. If you have a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

You can learn a lot about a person if you just take time to listen to their story. Michelle Hobgood came into my life as my health coach. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, keeping me accountable on my wellness journey was second nature to her. And frankly, she continues to inspire me, which you'll soon find out. But, what I didn't know about Michelle at the time was that she was fighting her own health and wellness battles…and then some. Michelle is fit, feisty and has an infectious laugh that you just can't help but love. At first meeting, you'd never know she is the mom of an adult son with Autism. You also would miss that she is in a multicultural marriage. And likely, it wouldn't dawn on you that she faces unconscious biases every day; professionally and personally. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Michelle shares more about her own journey on why being considered a "strong, black woman" can sometimes set the stage for biases we don't even realize we are creating. But also, this intimate conversation opened some doors where there were once walls. Doors to a better understanding that if we spend more time listening to one another, we can learn to turn awareness into action in a positive and productive way...for all. You can find more of Michelle's transparent musings and how she juggles it all with a smile (most of the time) on her Instagram and website. Got a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

Jeffrey Small had everything going for him. Friends, family and a great job back in his hometown. When you're a news anchor, you're in many ways a celebrity in your local community. I know this because Jeffrey and I were co-anchors in Louisiana during our early days in TV News. But a move to St. Louis brought a different kind of fame. Something that changed his entire world when cocaine and meth came into play. Suddenly, the respected guy on TV who loved to party, was now on the front page of the newspapers for all the wrong reasons. Addiction took it all away from Jeff and somehow he lived to tell about it. After hitting rock bottom, this two time Emmy Winning Journalist had no choice but to look at life differently. Small is now an outspoken voice for others in need of hope and healing and shares his story on this episode of HIListically Speaking. Got a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

The healing arts is big business. And for anyone who works in health or healing, there's a responsibility that comes with showing up for yourself and others. If you're one who is seeking guidance rather than providing it, that overwhelming feeling that has you asking, "who is right for me" can be just as challenging. It can also leave you with a lot of questions unanswered. David Gandelman knows this all too well. His journey took him from playing hockey in New Jersey to working mindfully in Hawaii. From ashrams to improv and Cornell to Colorado, the creator of Meditation School shares some valuable lessons about what it takes to honor yourself and the business of being zen. And he's bound to make you laugh along the way. David connects energetic experience, ancient wisdom traditions, and humor, to create a safe atmosphere for people interested in learning to meditate, and develop their natural spiritual abilities. He is also the host of both the Energy Matters Podcast and Grounded Sleep Podcast. Get ready to put the "yay" in namaste with some powerful lessons and little laughter on what it takes to live your best life. You can learn more about David, Meditation School, his podcasts and classes by visiting this special link that he's sharing with listeners of HIListically Speaking. Got a great story to tell or want to be the first to know about upcoming guests, giveaways, speaking engagements or events? Just subscribe to my email list to stay in the know! www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast. If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening, I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone

If there is one show that has brought me to happy tears each time I watch, it is definitely The Kindness Diaries on Netflix. Every episode, Leon Logothetis takes us on an epic journey across the globe relying completely on the kindness of strangers. Many have little room to spare or food to give. Or do they? There in lies the lesson. So, why is a former stockbroker from London choosing to travel this way and ask for a helping hand? Well, having it all doesn't necessarily mean feeling complete; as you'll soon find out during our conversation. The real riches come from each person he meets during his travels. It's more than room and board. Time, kindness and connection pave the way for so something so much greater…for the giver and the taker. Get to know The Kindness Guy, and more about Leon's quest to inspire the world to be a little bit kinder with whole lot of "Winnie Love" on this episode of "HIListically Speaking". You can learn more about Leon, The Kindness Diaries and so much more by visiting his website https://www.leonlogothetis.com/ Got a great story to tell? Let me know! And be sure to never miss an episode. Be the first to hear about upcoming guests and giveaways, as well as my speaking engagements and events. Just subscribe to my email list: www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast If you're interested in working with me personally and learning more how I can help you put the power of emotional well-being in your own hands and… "be kind to your mind", just visit my website at hilaryrusso.com/havening , I'd love to support you on your journey. HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo Created/Hosted by Hilary Russo. Produced by Alan Seales Music by Lipbone Redding Connect with Hilary Join The Thrive Hive Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com Connect with Alan Seales Listen to Lipbone