Theory and Practice

Natassia Miller, a Brazilian-American sexologist and CEO of Wonderlust, shares her transformative journey from finance to sexual wellness. She highlights the vital role of communication in relationships and reveals her unique card deck designed to spark deeper conversations about intimacy. Natassia discusses self-discovery, self-love tips, and the interplay between mental health and sexuality, all particularly relevant for women in their twenties. Tune in for empowering insights on fostering healthy connections and enhancing sexual wellness.

Welcome to a new T&P series: Book Reports!!! Every month, I will share the TL;DR of some of my fave books to help guide you on your self-discovery journey. We kick off the series with The Defining Decade: Why your twenties matter – and how to make the most of them now by Meg Jay, PhD. The Defining Decade is a compelling exploration of the critical choices and challenges we face in our twenties. Jay argues that the decisions made during this pivotal decade significantly shape our futures, impacting our careers, relationships, and overall well-being. ✨ It includes... ⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/the-defining-decade-reading-guide ⁠ -- Episode Notes: - Introducing: What's On My Mind - What I'm Reading, Listening To & Recommending - Download the FREE reflection booklet as you read The Defining Decade - About Dr. Meg Jay, PhD - About The Defining Decade - WORK: Identity Capital, Weak Ties, Career Clarity - LOVE: Choosing a Partner & Living With a Significant Other - BRAIN & BODY: Embracing Ambiguity & Gaining Confidence - Final Thoughts on The Defining Decade -- Links: - What I'm Reading: The 12-Week Year - What I'm Listening To: Peter Attia & James Clear - What I'm Recommending: Waking Up Early - The Defining Decade -- Thanks so much for listening!! <3 Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠@theorynpractice⁠ Follow me on Instagram: @anacordera

In this week's episode, Elizabeth Gascoigne, founder & CEO of Absence of Proof, joins me to share her mindset, habits, and ways of living that make her a successful entrepreneur. a non-alcoholic event curation company and online bottle boutique. We get into manifestation, training for the marathon and the importance of iterating on your ideas! Topics Discussed: Elizabeth’s background & how she came to build Absence of Proof Why & how she quit drinking for a year in 2018/2019 How quitting drinking helped transform her life The beginning of AoP in the fall of 2022 AoP’s presence across the country The Creative Process: iterate, iterate, iterate Elizabeth’s POV on manifestation Elizabeth’s daily habits Training for the 2024 marathon Answering Guy Raz’s question: How much of your success do you attribute to luck and hard work? Elizabeth’s perspective on privilege & more! Elizabeth's recommendations: The Habit Tracker App Cold Plunging Huberman Lab Podcast -- Connect with Elizabeth & Absence of Proof: AoP Website: https://www.absenceofproof.com/ AoP Upcoming Events (nationwide): https://www.absenceofproof.com/events IG: @ @absenceofproof & @elizabeth_gascoigne Tik Tok: @absenceofproof -- Connect with me! Check out Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠ IG - ⁠⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠⁠ & @anacordera Tik Tok - ⁠⁠@theorynpractice⁠⁠ -- Thank you for listening :)

I'm back this week with a solo episode! This week, I explain how embracing the BE-DO-HAVE framework can help you accomplish your goals. Flipping the traditional HAVE-DO-BE framework on its head, BDH encourages you to ask yourself two questions: 1. Who must I BE? 2. What must I DO? ...So that I can HAVE "XYZ" -- If you want to accomplish your goals, who must you BE? What must you DO? For me, the BDH framework has helped me: - Run a sub-4 hour marathon - Start and grow this podcast - Improve my relationships Listen to the full episode to learn more! -- Download the FREE worksheet to help you reflect on this topic: https://www.theorynpractice.com/bedohave Thanks so much for listening!! <3 -- Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠@theorynpractice⁠ Follow me on Instagram: @anacordera

In this week's episode, Tanya Gupta, founder of Guptanya Studios and former NASA and IBM engineer, joins me to talk about the many lives she has lived. Tanya is a multimedia artist and content creator... And she's just getting started. I was fascinated by our conversation and hope you are too! Topics Discussed: How Tanya is feeling for 2024 Her early career working at NASA and IBM Tanya's path to the Adobe Creative Residency: Teaching herself Adobe Photoshop How Tanya founded her own creative studio Her early career, chasing accolades and how unfulfilling that was Tanya’s self-discovery journey Why self-discovery begins with connecting back to your childhood Why you should think realistically in the pursuit of creativity Tanya’s relationship with manifestation The magic of being delusional The connection between creativity and spirituality The connection between creativity and self-discovery How to enhance your creativity Allow yourself to just do it, be messy, be weird, etc.  Creativity is a way for you to be imperfect, it’s a safe space Tanya’s 2024 goals Ana’s 2024 goals Ana’s reflections on confidence, courage, and doing Tanya's recommendations: Journaling Tik Tok Therapy -- Connect with Tanya: IG: @guptanya.jpg Tik Tok: @guptanya.mp4 -- Connect with me! Check out Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠ IG - ⁠⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠⁠ & @anacordera Tik Tok - ⁠⁠@theorynpractice⁠⁠ -- Thank you for listening :)

Welcome to Season 2! This week I share the main lessons I learned from starting something new: podcasting. Listen to this episode when you are about to start something and you feel intimidated and challenged. You got this! Thanks so much for supporting <3 -- Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠@theorynpractice⁠ Follow me on Instagram: @anacordera

Today's episode includes the best takeaways from the first 21 episodes of the show !!! This marks the end of season 1 :) Stay tuned for Season 2 launching next week. Thanks so much for supporting <3 -- Season 1 Episode Links: 1. Brooke LeBlanc: Founder of Edge on Sobriety & Creativity 2. SOLO: The Personal Growth Formula 3. Rob Rush: Creator of Become What You Can't See on Education & Mental Health 4. SOLO: Three Books to Read in Your 20s, Drinking Games by Sarah Levy 5. Ali Debow: Co-Founder of swsh on Entrepreneurship & Being Relentless 6. SOLO: Three Books to Read in Your 20s, All About Love by bell hooks 7. Natalie Barbu: Co-Founder of Rella & Content Creator on Personal Branding 8. SOLO: Three Books to Read in Your 20s, Mindset by Carol Dweck 9. Kayla Lyons: Author of Soberish on Sobriety & Self-Discovery 10. SOLO: The Six Elements of Psychological Well-Being 11. Lillie Sun: Founder of Breezi on Serendipity & Growing Up 12. Jessica Zweig: Bestselling Author on Entrepreneurship & Authenticity 13. SOLO: The Value of Long-Term Thinking 14. Morgan Hewett: Co-Founder & CEO of OptionsMD on Mental Health 15. SOLO: My Experience at the Hoffman Process 16. Kyleigh Leddy: Author of The Perfect Other on Mental Health & Creativity 17. SOLO: How to Reflect on Your Past Year 18. Nya Jones: Founder of Inside Then Out on Intention & Self-Love 19. SOLO: How to Set Intentions for the New Year 20. Stella Stephanopoulos: Founder of Everyday Endorphins on Trusting the Process 21. Jake Bjorseth: Founder and CEO of Trndsttrs on Conviction & Dropping out of College -- Learn more about Theory & Practice: ⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠@theorynpractice⁠ -- Thank you for listening!

Welcome to The Theory & Practice Podcast! --- Join me, Ana to discuss self-discovery before self-improvement: - Learn more: www.theorynpractice.com - Stay up to date on episodes, events, resources and more: www.theorynpractice.com/subscribe - Follow T&P on IG: @theoryandpracticewellness - Follow T&P on Tik Tok: @theoynpractice - Follow Ana on IG: @anacordera

In this week's episode, Jake Bjorseth, Founder & CEO of Trndsttrs Media, joins me to talk about his journey from college drop out to founder & CEO of a Gen Z media agency. Topics Discussed: Dropping out of college to launch Trndsttrs at 18 Taking a bet on himself and seeing this decision as a safe bet Self-Discovery is not "Let's Travel to Europe to find Myself" Jake's definition of the ever-evolving journey of self-discovery Success is directly connected to your well-being Advice for young people: Prioritize education When you are ready for it, it will come Prioritizing long-term thinking & balancing this mindset with being present in the moment Jake's view of himself as a paradox & the value in that The importance of being a dynamic individual Career advice for young people: Look for the hard projects Jake's perspective on in-person time at the office Just do the thing Jake's recommendations: A pair of drumsticks The Undiscovered Self by C.G. Jung -- Connect with Jake: LinkedIn: Jake Bjorseth IG: @jakexbjorseth Tik Tok: @jake.bjorseth YouTube: Learn about Trndsttrs Media: ⁠⁠ -- Connect with me! Check out Theory & Practice: ⁠⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠⁠ IG - ⁠⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠⁠@theorynpractice⁠⁠ -- Thank you for listening :)

In this week's episode, Stella Stephanopoulos, founder of the popular podcast, Everyday Endorphins, joins the pod! Everyday Endorphins is a mental health and happiness podcast with experts and wellness enthusiasts. In this episode, Stella shares the origin story of EE, how it's evolved, the future of the brand, and more! Topics Discussed: Stella’s WHY for Everyday Endorphins About Stella Why it’s cool to have a hobby or side-hustle and your 9-5 Stella’s journey as a side hustle girlie The story of Everyday Endorphins from IG account to Podcast Why Stella took a break from EE and why she re-branded the podcast in 2023 The power of surrendering & letting go across all aspects of your life Ana’s experience of surrendering when it came to dating Be in your feelings vs do your way out of your feelings Life is easier when you are kind to yourself Stella’s college experience, evolving EE, and learning Remembering that creative pursuits are supposed to be fun Passion attracts community Stella’s advice for her college self and current college students The beginning of anything you do will be a little cringe and that’s okay Stella’s definition of self-discovery Stella’s recommendations: The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer The 5-Minute Journal Calm App The New Happy -- Listen to the Everyday Endorphins Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pj22RhPsGmq53ykSGfaJ0?si=aac88112e328496f Learn more: ⁠https://everydayendorphins.com/ EE IG: @everydayendorphins EE Tik Tok: @everydayendorphins Connect with Stella: @stellastephanopoulos -- Check out Theory & Practice: ⁠https://www.theorynpractice.com/⁠ IG - ⁠@theoryandpracticewellness⁠ Tik Tok - ⁠@theorynpractice⁠ -- Follow Ana: IG - ⁠@anacordera⁠ Thank you for listening!