Kayla is joined by Emmy Award-winning documentarian and founder of THE SKIN DEEP, Topaz Adizes, who through his filmmaking experience he has stumbled upon the life changing realization that asking the right questions can dissolve social barriers and make us feel more connected in profoundly intimate ways. So what are these questions exactly? Listen to this conversation and learn more about Topaz’s work to find out. Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Follow Topazhttps://www.instagram.com/topazadizesOrder {The And} Cards: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/the-and-relationship-card-game Follow Kayla:https://www.instagram.com/kaylaewell/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla hosts Jefferson Fisher, a board-certified Texas trial lawyer and social media communication expert with millions of followers. They dive into the nuances of effective communication, revealing how tone and silence can shape perceptions. Jefferson discusses the evolution of communication from letters to instant messages, emphasizing meaningful interactions. He shares insights on teaching children about safety while fostering open dialogue, and highlights the importance of adaptability and confidence in both professional and personal relationships.

Kayla is finally joined by the founder and CEO of Parsley Health, Dr. Robin Berzin, to get real about the state of our healthy industry, refreshing ways in which we can track our health and figure out the source of our problems, and learning simple and even free ways to hit restart in our bodies. It can be as simple as going to bed earlier to get deeper sleep or as helpful in taking a proper genetic allergy test to take control of our health once more. Also! The team at Parsley has created special promo codes for Directionally Challenged listeners. One for folks paying through insurance and one for those using cash pay. They are:- Insurance: DirectionallyChallengedIN - $50 visa gift card after completing your first visit- DTC Code: DirectionallyChallenged175 - For cash pay members get $175 off Parsley HealthFollow Dr. Robin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinberzinmdFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla is finally joined by family therapist and yes, her mother Susan Ewell for this touching conversation between not just mother and daughter but two mothers as well. We learn about Susan’s lore before even becoming a mother and the turning point in which she decided to prioritize her childrens’ early years over her career. She offers thoughtful, emphatic advice on parenthood and shares, in her professional opinion, what she feels are the different challenges with the new generation post-pandemic. Mistakes might happen but we’ll be OK. Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla is joined by author, speaker, and productivity coach Laura Mae Martin to discuss how her years at Google taught her the ways in which we can actually use our much needed downtime to optimize our work time flow. As the Executive Productivity Advisor at Google in the office of the CEO, Laura has helped everyone from high-level executives to her fellow parents at home on how to nail down when in the day they’re actually the most productive and create habits that allow us to make the most use of that precious time. Instead of burning the candle at both ends, what if we slowed down and actually savored the quiet when we’re able to get it? Follow LauraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramaemartinCheck out “UPTIME: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing” :https://lauramaemartin.com/bookFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing another podcast we’re loving: Pop Culture Moms. Andie and Sabrina are toddler moms and best friends of 20 years. They’re taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love most. In this episode, “Euphoria” actress Alanna Ubach talks about the pros and cons of being a “cool mom” like her character Suze Howard — a trope made famous by the original “Mean Girls” movie. You can listen to more Pop Culture Moms at link.chtbl.com/popculturemomss1/directionallychallenged Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla is joined by Thais Gibson, who is a counselor and personal development leader that helps others recondition their attachment styles to better overall their close relationships. With a Ph.D and certification in over 13 modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Somatic Processing, Thais has founded her own theory through scientific research and personal experience that upholds the belief we can change our attachment styles and that we are by no means stuck in our ways if we wish to commit to a change. Follow ThaisInstagram: instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschoolTake The Attachment Style Quiz: QuizCheck out her book: Learning LoveFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla is joined by author, speaker, and executive coach, Stella Grizont, to help readjust our mindset when it comes to fulfillment in the workplace. Most - too many probably - would agree that they’re either just going through the motions in the office or find themselves disengaging during work because we no longer feel a strong sense of purpose or even enjoyment in these environments. And instead we may feel cornered in our careers just to get to the next day. Well, Stella works with her clients to figure out how to reconfigure and build a skillset dedicated to improve our happiness, satisfaction, and engagement. Listen to learn more about her approach. Follow StellaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stellagrizont/Check out Vision Generator: https://stellagrizont.mykajabi.com/visiongeneratorCheck out THE WORK HAPPINESS METHOD: AmazonFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla is joined by celebrity dating coach and podcast host of Dates & Mates, Damona Hoffman, to break down the common myths people seem to hold as true surrounding modern dating and love. With a background in TV casting, Damona is able to read people and their behaviors with an acute awareness. And as an online dating success story herself, she can empathize with the struggles of putting yourself out there and testing the - at times murky - waters. Follow DamonaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbykamenCheck out Dates & Mates podcast: https://damonahoffman.com/dates-and-mates-podcast/Check out F THE FAIRY TALE: Hachette Book Group Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla is joined by artist and author Abby Kamen, to talk about the story behind her memoir “Generation WE” that offers a compassionate view of trauma and how healing ourselves starts with looking back into the ones shared with others. And instead of these solidary journeys in mental health, she believes healing together manifests a brighter and more creative future for all. Follow AbbyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbykamenCheck out Abby’s book “Generation WE”: AmazonFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.