Not Alone

In this episode, the host delves into their wellness journey, emphasizing the shift from superficial goals to holistic nourishment. They discuss hormone intelligence, cycle syncing, and personalized health practices. The importance of understanding women's unique physical needs and the transformative power of self-compassion are highlighted. Additionally, they explore the significance of non-toxic cleaning products, biohacking trends, and prioritizing sleep for women's health. The chapter also touches on empowering women's health journeys and promoting self-love in health practices.

Professional tennis player and emerging pickleball pro, Genie Bouchard, discusses her tennis journey, challenges with public scrutiny, transitioning to pickleball, experiences with injuries, thoughts on women's sports evolution, and ventures outside tennis including a potential movie project.

Gary and Valeria discuss marital issues, impact of age gap on marriage, emotional neglect, societal pressures, dual burden women face, importance of effort and communication, bickering about cavemen, dissecting foreplay, exploring sensuality in couples, workshop on enhancing sensuality in Ibiza, dynamics of female friendships, avoiding gossip in marriage

Dr. Lisa Miller, a trailblazing clinical psychologist, discusses spirituality as a superpower and the impact it has on mental health and well-being. She shares insights on awakening the brain for spiritual awareness, nurturing inner spirituality in childhood, and embracing challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth. The conversation explores Gen Z's embrace of spirituality and the commercialization of spiritual practices.

In this podcast, the host delves into their journey of overcoming self-doubt and fear of judgment while finding their voice. They emphasize the importance of embracing vulnerability for personal growth and share insights on the obstacles we impose on ourselves. The episode serves as a raw, introspective look at the power of breaking through these barriers.

Dating expert Tinx discusses modern dating challenges, gender norms, self-worth, and personal growth with humor and vulnerability. Topics include balancing finances, red flags in relationships, love languages, and setting boundaries in dating.

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The podcast delves into the challenges of social media, debunking the illusion of perfection. It explores the pressures of motherhood, postpartum struggles, and the importance of self-care. The speaker discusses navigating identity crises, imposter syndrome, and finding balance in personal and professional life. Gender roles, energy balance, and building a supportive community are also discussed.

Supermodel and philanthropist Toni Garrn discusses her journey into modeling and philanthropy. Topics include finding purpose, balancing work and motherhood, and the impact of her foundation in Africa. Garrn reflects on modeling, identity, and motherhood, transitioning to reusable period products, balancing training, modeling, and philanthropy, and her foundation's work in Sub-Saharan Africa. The discussion also touches on therapy, languages, Saturn return, womanhood, and inspiration.

Guest Codie Sanchez, expert in investing and wealth management, discusses debunking myths of working smarter versus harder, impact of online consumption, workplace dynamics, and toxic positivity. Conversations cover unconventional career paths, importance of hydration, choosing 'boring' over 'sexy' businesses, embracing small moments for happiness, and empowering messages on agency and mental health care.