
Directionally Challenged
Hosted by Kayla Ewell. A podcast about realigning your internal compass. 30-something women asking life's questions and learning from the people who just might have the answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 13min
REPLAY: Happy Mother's Day with Claire Holt
Claire Holt will be back next week! So we're revisiting our amazing episode with her!Original Air Date: May 6, 2019Recorded three days before giving birth, actress Claire Holt shares how she discovered she was pregnant, when she told her family, and the different experiences she’s had as her body has changed. Kayla also share her own pregnancy journey!Reference:https://www.manrepeller.com/2016/12/pregnancy-loss.htmlFollow Claire: www.instagram.com/claireholt/www.twitter.com/claireholtFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2023 • 41min
Reclaiming YOLO with Christina Wallace
Kayla is joined by serial entrepreneur and senior lecturer at Harvard University, Christina Wallace, to discuss the real life practices that successful entrepreneurs and creatives use in order to live the free and fulfilling life they truly want. Follow ChristinaChristina’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmwallaCheck out THE PORTFOLIO LIFE: https://www.portfoliolife.com/Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2023 • 29min
The Anecdote to Anxiety with Louie Schwartzberg
Kayla is joined by filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg to discuss his documentary GRATITUDE REVEALED and what it means to appreciate both the small and big joys of life. He shares how his own upbringing impacted his perspective and how gratitude is the gateway to helping heal our planet. Follow LouieLouie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louieschwartzbergCheck out GRATITUDE REVEALED https://gratituderevealed.comFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2023 • 37min
A Pity Party is Still a Party with Chelsea Harvey Garner
Kayla is joined by psychotherapist, writer, and founding director of nonprofit Big Feels Lab, Chelsea Harvey Garner, to discuss her personal experience with grief and the ways in which support is needed for therapists so that the world isn’t relying on them to be miracle workers.Follow ChelseaChelsea’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseaharveygarner/Check out A PITY PARTY IS STILL A PARTY: https://www.amazon.com/Pity-Party-Still-Feel-Good-Feeling/dp/0063082411Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2023 • 29min
Humanity Behind the Headlines with Rae Ceretto & Kelly Scott
Kayla is joined by filmmakers and founders of Honeypot Productions, Rae Ceretto and Kelly Scott, to discuss their groundbreaking documentary “Seeking Asylum'' which follows Kensy’s journey as a mother traveling to and eventually through the Mexico-US border. But not without hurdles along the way and even more so after she touches ground in Los Angeles. Follow Rae & Kelly Check out Honeypot Productions: https://www.honeypotproductions.org/aboutCheck out their documentary SEEKING ASYLUM: https://www.seekingasylumfilm.com/Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 2023 • 41min
Love Letters with Meredith Goldstein
Kayla is joined by writer, author, and professional advice giver, Meredith Goldstein to talk about love, success, and family. They discuss Meredith's advice column and podcast, "Love Letters," how her Meredith's mother influenced how she gives advice, and what's it like being the internet's BFF.Follow MeredithMeredith's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithgoldstein/Meredith's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeredithGoldste Check out Meredith's Books: https://meredithgoldstein.com/#booksPodcast: https://loveletters.boston.com/podcastFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023 • 45min
Boyslut with Zachary Zane
Kayla is joined by sex activist, columnist, and author Zachary Zane to discuss his personal journey in healing from sexual shame and living with OCD as a bisexual man. If you’re ready to get out of your comfort zone and also have some laughs along the way, listen in to expand not just your mind but vocabulary to unpack social stigmas surrounding sexual desire. Follow ZachZach’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharyzane_/?hl=enCheck out “Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto”: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/boyslut-zachary-zane/1141910850 Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2023 • 47min
Oh Baby Baby with Dr. Kelly Fradin
In this episode, Kayla shares her personal story of delivering her second child prematurely two months early. She is then joined by pediatrician, author, and fellow mother Dr. Kelly Fradin to discuss how families, especially parents, can best handle the trauma of a sick child along with building a new normal during such times of high stress. Follow Dr. Kelly FradinLearn More About Dr. Kelly Fradin: https://www.instagram.com/lauracathcartrobbinsCheck out “Advanced Parenting”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61918830-advanced-parentingFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2023 • 42min
Tough Pill to Swallow with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Kayla is joined by writer Laura Cathcart Robbins to discuss how she survived her addiction, writing her book “STASH”, and honesty being the number one policy to live by in recovery. Follow LauraLaura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauracathcartrobbinsCheck out STASH: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Stash/Laura-Cathcart-RobbinsCheck out THE ONLY ONE POD: https://theonlyonepod.com/Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2023 • 41min
Trust Your Gut with Dr. Will Cole
Kayla is joined by functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole who encourages everyone to literally trust their gut and reflect more about what they’re putting into their body because there’s always an outward result. Follow Dr. Will ColeDr. Will Cole’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwillcoleCheck out GUT FEELINGS and take the quiz: https://drwillcole.com/gut-feelingsFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.