INSIDE AND OUTSIDE: Nature + Pop Culture News with Jessica Murnane
Jessica Murnane 236 episodes Nov 5, 2026
Jessica Murnane, an author and horticultural therapy practitioner, hosts this podcast that blends nature and pop culture. Each week, she and a guest discuss an 'outside' topic like nature memories or gardening, followed by an 'inside' topic such as TV shows or internet gossip. The show aims to explore the healing power of both nature and pop culture.
Episodes
A Mushroom That Makes You See Tiny People + Why We Need To Host More Parties with Amber Mayfield Hewett (author of Your Turn To Host)
In this episode, we discuss the study of a wild mushroom that when eaten makes you see tiny colorful people. Then we move inside to discuss the decline of Americans hosting/entertaining in their homes. While the stats are sad, Amber gives us hope with ideas and tips on how to entertain. And how she believes we need to ditch the vanity metrics when it comes to hosting and think about it as communi
The Discomfort of Getting Outside + Taskmasters, Pangram Problems, and (Never) Using AI For Writing with Andrea Bartz (NYT Best Selling Author)
In this episode, we kick it off outside and talk about the difference between using TV and nature to destress. Plus, how researchers have found that even if you don't think you like nature, you can still get the benefits from it. Then we head inside and talk Taskmaster, 99 To Beat, and just playing more games in general. And then Andrea gives us Pangram rundown (the AI detection platform) and how
West African Indigenous Spices + The Intellectual Influencer Trend with Afia Amoako (author of Eat With Afia)
In this episode, we start outside and talk about West African indigenous spices (their history, importance, and how some have even been banned). Then we go outside and talk about the trend of the personal curriculum, the rise of the "intellectual creator," and commodifying things that are already free. About this week's guest: Afia runs Eat with Afia — where she highlights Ghanaian food through c
Reptile Private Parts + Crystal Light, Mr. Belding, and ROHNY with Allyson Holleb (stylist and pop culture reporter)
In this episode, we go outside to talk about the wild world of reptile private parts. And then we head inside to discuss the 1988 Crystal Light Aerobics Competition, R.I.P Mr. Belding, Nathan Fielder's new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, The Traitors, and the new ROHNY cast. About this week's guest: Ally is a personal stylist, shopper, and resident pop culture reporter. Show notes! This w
Is Loving Nature Genetic? + How To Find A New Internet with Laura Wright (author and creator of The First Mess)
In this episode, we discuss the debate around biophilia / a love of nature – is it an innate attraction, is it in our genes, or are we just othering nature altogether? Then we move inside and talk about the death of the (fun) internet scroll, how Google is slowly killing businesses, how to stay curious, building your own internets, and going offline to find out what you actually like again. Abou
How To Recover Like Nature + The Lore Of Beanie Babies with Timothy Pakron
In this episode, we discuss what happened when a scientist let an abandoned field rest (no seeding, no weeding, no special care). Lots of metaphors in this one! And then we move inside to discuss the craze of Beanie Babies, high-level collecting, and the genius/shady marketing of Ty Warner. About this week's guest: Timothy Pakron is a cookbook author (Mississippi Vegan and Garden Variety), food b
Using Underwear For Soil Health and Y2K Again or AI Apocalypse? with Aaron Becker (3x Emmy-nominated designer, director, and co-founder of Filmograph)
In this episode, we talk about how Dutch scientists used thousands of underwear to test soil (and the results!). Plus, we take a deep dive into the drama and controversy surrounding Anthropic and the discourse around the dangers of AI (and the hope). About this week's guest: Aaron is a 3x Emmy-nominated designer, director, and co-founder of Filmograph, an LA-based production studio specializing i
Season Finale! Why Amsterdam Banned Meat + Fossil Fuel Ads and Diet Coke, Cigs, and Pop Culture News with Allyson Holleb (stylist and pop culture reporter)
In this episode, we talk about how Amsterdam has banned meat and fossil fuel-related ads and oak trees fighting off caterpillars in the most wild way. And then we move inside with an ethical moral question about a very big fashion party, how cigarettes and Diet Coke have made a comeback, Brooke Shields on reality TV, The Devil Wears Prada, and a wee bit of Summer House, and more. About this week
How To Find Hope Through Nature + When Historical Fashion Meets GLP-1s with Lauren Lee (founder of Semaine)
In this episode, we discuss the hope that nature can bring to our lives, how it can promote social well-being, and the parallels of gardening and running a startup. Then we move inside to talk about historical fashion, how body standards have changed over time, and how they're changing (even more) with GLP-1s. About this week's guest: Lauren ("Lar") Lee is the cofounder of Semaine Health, a plant
How Flowers Made Our World and Heated Social Media Debates with David George Haskell (author of The Forest Unseen)
In this episode, we discuss the significant role flowers have played in creating our world, the biological reason we're attracted to flowers, women in horticultural, and David's inside pick (which is sort of an outside one). About this week's guest: David George Haskell is a writer and biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world. Haskell is a two-time finalist for the Pul
Gardens That Can Save The World and A Noodle Obsession with Lottie Delamain (RHS Chelsea award-winning garden designer)
In this episode, we start outside and talk about how gardens can be part of a revolution for positive change, the easiest way to start as a beginner, and the connection between gardens and habit stacking. Then we move inside to talk about Lottie's kitchen obsession. About this week's guest: Lottie Delamain is an RHS Chelsea award-winning garden designer. She trained at the Inchbald School of Desi
The Nature Faker Controversy and Peter Hujar's Day with Mason Currey (author of Daily Rituals + Making Art and Making A Living)
In this episode, we start outside and talk about the Nature Fakers controversy (and how Teddy Roosevelt was involved). Then we talk about Mason's new book and the struggle of making art while also making a living (day jobs, get rich schemes, and family help). And then Mason shares his inside thing - which leads us into a conversation about nostalgia for pre-internet days. About this week's guest
Coffins Made Of Mushrooms and Empathy For As*holes with Karen Faith
In this episode, we talk coffins made of mushrooms, when perspective taking costs too much, and the difference between empathy and accountability. About this week's guest: Karen Faith is the CEO of Others Unlimited. Previously an ethnographer, her work has shaped initiatives at Google, Amazon, Indeed, Blue Cross, The Federal Reserve Bank, The NBA, The ACLU, and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, to
Composting 101 + Why Are Longevity Bros So Obsessed with Aliens? with Cass Marketos (author of Compost After Reading)
In this episode, we talk about (nature): the importance of composting, the complexities of food waste, the myth of compost being stinky, and all the tips to get started. Plus (pop culture): why bros are so into aliens, the documentary that sparked the obsession, and the biggest question of them all, "do aliens compost?" About this week's guest: Cassandra Marketos is a Los Angeles-based compost art
The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing and The Death / Rebirth of Skinny Jeans with Serena Wolf (author of You Do You)
In this episode, we talk about the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California (world's largest wildlife crossing), the return of skinny jeans, how trends are dictated, and the problem with designing for the internet and not ourselves. About this week's guest: Since graduating from Harvard and Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Serena Wolf has put her culinary skills to work as a private chef, culinary in
New Species of Butterflies, Tell Me Lies, and What To Watch After Heated Rivalry with Ally Holleb
This week we talk about the research project to find new species of butterflies, the legal push for plastic producers to pay, Heated Rivalry, Tell Me Lies, Robinne Lee's new book, and lots more! About this week's guest: Ally is a stylist and personal shopper. Her superpower is helping you find your style and the clothes to go with it. Show notes! Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Wher
Extinction Of Experience, The Truth About Barbie, and The Tiktokfication of The Beckham Family Drama with Tarpley Hitt
In this episode we talk about Extinction of Experience (the loss of nature-human interactions), the wild and untold story of Barbie and Mattel (lawsuits, coporate espionage, and theft!), the Tiktokfication of celebrity news (the Beckhams and Scandoval), plus a surprise inside pick. About this week's guest: Tarpley Hitt is an author, journalist, and an editor / contributor to The Drift magazine. S
Season Finale! Celebrity Gardens + Is Facetuning An Art or Out of Control? with Emily Kirkpatrick (founder of I Heart Mess)
In this episode, we discuss if celebrities actually do their own gardening, why fashion journalists aren't always the most "fashionable", and if Facetuning is an art or out of control. About this week's guest: Emily is the founder of I Heart Mess, a roundup of the best of the worst celebrity fashion, on Substack and YouTube. She is a contributing writer for numerous publications, including i-D, N
How To Connect With Nature When You Don't Like Gardening + Dealing With Content Fatigue and Decreased Attention Spans with Ruby Warrington (author of Sober Curious and Women Without Kids)
In this epsiode, we discuss how Ruby isn't into gardening (and how she connects with nature in her own way), how to deal with constant content (newsletters, social media, news, etc), and how the act of reading novels can bring back your attention span (and bring more joy). About this week's guest: Ruby is a journalist and author. Show notes! This week's sponsor: My July Sign up for the Inside +
Camp Memories + The Difference Between Solitude + Isolation + Feminist Science Fiction with Akaya Windwood (lead advisor at Third Act)
About this week's guest: Akaya advises, trains, and consults on how change happens individually, organizationally, and societally. She is on faculty of the Just Economy Institute, is Lead Advisor at Third Act, and is founder of the New Universal Wisdom and Leadership Institute. She was President of Rockwood Leadership Institute for ten years, and directs the Thriving Roots Fund. Akaya received the
World's Largest Spider Web + Hallmark vs. Lifetime Christmas Movies + Defending The Housewives with Ally Holleb
About this week's guest: Ally is a stylist and personal shopper. Her superpower is helping you find your style and the clothes to go with it. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Use code GROW for $50 off a one-on-one growing session. Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Ally: Personal styling siteSubstack Stuff we talked about: Historic magnolia trees removed fo
Using Plums For Skincare + Why Fruit Orchards Are Important + Spencer Pratt Goes Activist with Allison Taylor (founder of Le Prunier)
About this week's guest: Allison and her sisters, Elaine and Jacqueline, founded Le Prunier in 2018. Prior to the development of Le Prunier, Allison worked with companies such as Giorgio Armani, Mother Denim, and STX Entertainment. Her eye for design and genuine love for all things health + wellness has finally culminated into her most exciting project yet. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Sema
The History of Flower Societies + The Pros and Cons of Substack + The Story Behind the Zingerman's Brand with Allie Lehman (founder of Wonderly and Huge Fan)
About this week's guest: Allie Lehman is the founder of Wonderly, a design and development studio. She also writes Huge Fan, a publication about fandom and business (it's part storytelling, part strategy, and always about the way fans shape what lasts). She's also an artist and illustrator and serves on the board of All People Arts. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Sign up for the Insid
Gardens as Therapy + To Lawn or Not to Lawn + Slow Horses with Clare Foster (author and Garden Editor at House & Garden)
About this week's guest: Clare is the Garden Editor at House & Garden magazine and a freelance garden journalist. After starting her career in book publishing, she spent nine years at Gardens Illustrated magazine (1996-2005), latterly as Editor. As well as writing about plants and gardens, Clare has always gardened herself, first on an allotment in London, and now in her garden in West Berkshire.
How Nature Can Help Attention Fatigue + How To Get Off Social Media with Amelia Hruby (author of Your Attention Is Sacred Just Not On Social Media)
About this week's guest: Amelia is a feminist writer, podcaster and producer. She is the founder of Softer Sounds podcast studio, and the host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media. Her new book, Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media is out in fall 2025. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Week Of The WebsiteMyles Trudell Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where
The French Gardening Craze of 1908 + The Life of Jane Birkin with Marisa Meltzer (author of It Girl and Glossy)
About this week's guest: Marisa is a journalist and New York Times best selling author. She's covered beauty, fashion, wellness, and celebrity for top national publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. She is the author of It Girl, Glossy, This Is Big, How Sassy Changed My Life, and Girl Power. This week's sponsor: Sema
How Our Mind/Bodies React To The Smell Of Flowers + The Darker Side of the Wellness Industry with Kerrilyn Pamer (founder of CAP Beauty)
About this week's guest: Kerrilyn is an author and founder of CAP Beauty. Show notes! Sign up for the Basker Virtual Group Session on October 26th This week's sponsor: Semaine Use code INSIDEOUTSIDE20 for 20% off Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Kerrilyn: CAP Beauty CAP Beauty IG Kerrilyn IG Serotoner Purina x Purple Leash Project Republicans Want to Ban Pets
Season Finale! Always Barefoot + Pop Culture News with Ally Holleb (Stylist + Pop Culture Lover)
About this week's guest: Ally is a stylist and personal shopper. Her superpower is helping you find your style and the clothes to go with it. Show notes! This week's sponsor: It's Love Y'all Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Ally: Personal styling siteSubstack The Joy of birds: the effect of rating for joy or counting garden bird species on wellbeing, anxiety, an
Is Peat Moss Bad for The Environment? + Reno 911 with Jules Giuliano (Soil researcher at Rosy Soil)
Jules is a natural farmer, soil researcher, and garden educator based in New Orleans. His background includes school gardening, cannabis cultivation, worm-based composting & large-scale organic food production. He currently works at Rosy Soil where he formulates peat-free, biochar-based potting soils that are organic, high quality and sustainably produced. Show notes! This week's sponsor: It's L
How Gardening Can Help Neighborhoods + The Problem With How We Write About Gen Z with Ochuko Akpovbovbo (Writer of As Seen On)
About this week's guest: Ochuko is the writer and marketer behind as seen on, a newsletter about business, culture, and gen z trends. She lives between Lagos and Europe. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Week Of The Website Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Ochuko's Newsletter: As Seen On Neighborhood attachment and its correlates: Exploring neighborhood conditions, collective effic
How Gardening Can Help With Food Literacy + Watching Feel Good / Happy Movies with Michelle Davis (NYT Best Selling Cookbook Author)
About this week's guest: Michelle and her recipes have become a staple in home cooking around the globe since the publication of her first book in 2014 which was an instant #1 New York Times best-seller. She has 5 bestselling cookbooks, published in over 8 different languages. She headed an award-winning brand, Bad Manners for 12 years and now heading up her own weekly newsletter, Stir the Pot.
Using Nature For Art Therapy + How To Press Flowers with Karen Azoulay (Author of Flowers and Their Meanings)
About this week's guest: Karen Azoulay is a Canadian born, Brooklyn-based artist and author. Inspired by "feminine" motifs, she explores cultural phenomena that have historically been overlooked with the purpose of recontextualizing and championing them. Karen's projects have been featured in publications such as the New York Times, New Yorker, Hyperallergic, and Vogue. Her book Flowers and Their
How Gardening Can Help With Grief + My Mom Jayne (the film) with Barri Leiner Grant (Grief Specialist at The Memory Circle)
About this week's guest: Barri Leiner Grant is a grief specialist and the founder of The Memory Circle for grief support – a place and space she created for those learning to live with loss. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Psychology Today, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, on award winning podcasts, television appearances and radio shows. She frequently hosts retreats at The Omega
Explaining Prospect + Refuge Theory + How To Find The Best Books + The Cazalet Chronicles with Emily Fiffer (Writer and Founder of Botanica)
About this week's guest: Emily Fiffer is a restaurant owner (Botanica, in Silverlake) and writer (read, eat, repeat) living in LA. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Jena Burton Wellness Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Emily's: Restaurant: Botanica Botanica's Online ShopNewsletter (read, eat, repeat) Prospect + Refuge Theory The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard Doppelg
Prescribing Nature for Better Health + The Problem With Food Trends + How To Start Weightlifting with Laura Wright (Cookbook author and Founder of The First Mess)
About this week's guest: Laura Wright is the founder of The First Mess, a blog for plant-based recipe inspiration as well as a of cookbook of the same name. Hailing from the Niagara region of southern Ontario, Laura enjoys taking on way too many projects in the garden, hiking with her dogs, working on a weekly feel-good newsletter, dilly dallying, and doing pretty much any offline activity. Show
How Plants Can Increase Empathy + Explaining The Mandela Effect with Michael Ventura (Author of Applied Empathy)
About this week's guest: Michael Ventura is an accomplished leader, practitioner, and educator. As the founder of strategy and design consultancy Sub Rosa, he advised influential organizations from the American Civil Liberties Union, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Nike to well-respected institutions such as The United Nations and the Obama-Biden Administration. He is a visiting lecturer at
How Nature Can Help With Body Image + Current Beauty Trends with Jessica DeFino (Award-winning beauty critic + Writer of Flesh World)
About this week's guest: Jessica DeFino is an award-winning beauty reporter and critic (The New York Times, Vice, Vogue). She writes the Guardian's beauty advice column, Ask Ugly, and the newsletter The Review of Beauty. She's been called "the woman the beauty industry fears" by the Sunday Herald. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Week Of The Website Jessica's Newsletter: The Review of Beauty Je
Why Citrus Trees Are Important + Perfect Days (the film) with Joey Hernandez (Writer + Editor at Bon Appétit)
About this week's guest: Joey has been a food, wine and travel journalist for almost two decades. Currently, he is on his second tour of duty at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, where he oversees all things drinks and lifestyle coverage. He was previously an editor and reporter at The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Thrillist and Wine Enthusiast. He has worked with the James Beard Foundatio
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SERIES FINALE! Should I Be A Doula? with Sabia Wade
Sabia and I talk about all the ins and outs of becoming a doula. Including the difference between a doula and midwife, what it means to be a "full spectrum" doula, training vs. self-educating, to certify or not to certify, insurance/liability, the different types of doulas (there are many!), finding your speciality/niche, pricing, knowing when you're ready for your first client, and avoiding burno
Should I Be A Ceramicist? with Bari Ziperstein
Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized aka maybe it's ok to keep your art as a hobby. Ab
Should I Be A Ceramicist? with Bari Ziperstein
Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized aka maybe it's ok to keep your art as a hobby. Ab
Should I Be On A Reality Show? With Amber Kemp-Gerstel Of Making It
Amber and I talk about all the ins and outs of being on a reality show. Including applying/auditioning, what producers are looking for, taking psychological tests/evaluations, seeing yourself on television, styling yourself (hair, makeup, clothes), the pay, and the non-monetary gains. About Amber: Amber is the founder and creative director of Damask Love, a popular DIY lifestyle blog where she sha
Should I Be A Librarian? With Ashley P, The Library Bae
Ashely P. and I talk about the difference between a librarian and library specialist, getting your Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS), building a collection and cataloging, the pay, the different roles/jobs at a library, and learning to assert and protect yourself as a librarian. About Ashley: Ashley (also known as The Library Bae) resides in Virginia and works as a Youth Services
Should I Be A Yoga Teacher? With Kathryn Budig
This week, I'm talking to Kathryn Budig. Kathryn and I talk about the difference between a yoga teacher and an instructor, finding a mentor, completing your teacher training, applying/auditioning to teach at a studio, teaching private clients, making a living as a yoga teacher, honoring the traditions of yoga, and her biggest tip on feeling ready to teach. About Kathryn Budig: Kathryn is an intern
Should I Be A Therapist? with Amber Murphy
This week, I'm talking to Amber Murphy. Amber shares all the ins and outs of becoming a therapist, including getting a masters in social work, the supervised hours needed to practice (and finding a supervisor), the difference between a psychotherapist and psychiatrist, practicing therapy as an empath, building a private practice, the pay, and finding your specialty. About Amber Murphy: Amber is a
Should I Be In Food Media? With Joseph Hernandez
This week, I'm talking to Joseph Hernandez. Joseph shares all the ins and outs of working in food media. He talks about what makes a good pitch to an editor, how working for exposure is a scam, freelancing vs. salary positions, why fact checking is a great entry into food journalism, finding opportunities locally, and his three biggest tips for starting your way into food media. About Joseph Herna
Series Premiere of Should I Be! Should I Be A Dietitian? with Jessica Jones of Food Heaven
This week, I'm talking to Jessica Jones, a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Jessica shares all the ins and outs of becoming a dietitian. We talk about schooling, private practice vs. working in a clinic/hospital, pay, the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian, avoiding burnout, and her biggest pet peeve about work. Show Notes: What is the diff
FINALE! Episode 172: The Body Is Not An Apology + Unlearning with Sonya Renee Taylor
In this episode, I'm talking to Sonya Renee Taylor. Sonya is the founder of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation. She's the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Body Is Not An Apology and her new book, Your Body Is Not an Apology Workbook
Episode 171: A Story Of Abortion And Healing with Anna Wood
In this episode, I'm talking to Anna Wood. Anna is a writer, creator, and author of I've Had One Too: A Story of Abortion and Healing. In this episode, Anna and I discuss her choice to use a pen name for her book, her decision to have an abortion, how she processed the grief that followed, and her views on abortion now.
Episode 170: Email and Communication Overload + Clarity vs. Accessibility With Cal Newport
This week Cal Newport is back! Cal is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. He's the author of seven books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, which have been published in over thirty languages. He's also a regular contributor on these topics to nationa
Episode 169: SIBO 101 (Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment) + Overcoming Food Fear With Phoebe Lapine of SIBO Made Simple
This week I'm talking to Phoebe Lapine. Phoebe is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. Phoebe’s debut memoir, The Wellness Project, chronicles her journey with the autoimmune disease Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Her latest book, SIBO Made Simple, helps those newly diagnosed or chronically fighting small intestine bacterial ov
Season Finale! Hormones 101 (Synthetic vs. Bioidentical, Weight Gain, Perimenopause, Birth Control, Hashimoto's, and More) with Candace Burch
This week, I'm talking to Candace Burch. She's a hormone-health educator and founder of Your Hormone Health. In this episode, Candace and I discuss what hormones are, how to know if your hormones are out of whack, synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, weight gain, perimenopause, birth control, Hashitmoto's, and how stress and lifestyle choices can impact our hormones. Show Notes:Candace's
Episode 167: Starting A New Career At 40 (And Beyond) + Downshifting Your Life With Lisa Bryan
This week, I'm talking to Lisa Bryan. Lisa is a recipe developer and the founder of Downshiftology (a digital community of 11M). In this episode, Lisa and I discuss how she started her career over at 40, adding more humanity to your brand, building trust with your audience, and learning to downshift your life. Show Notes:Lisa's Website + Instagram + YouTube Falafel Recipe Sababa by Adeena
Episode 166: Mending (Or Walking Away From) Relationships Post Election + Managing Stress and Overwhelm With Elizabeth Stanley, PhD
This week, we brought back Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She's the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)® – and her research has been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC Evening News, NPR, and in
Episode 165: The Climate Emergency (And What You Can Do About It) With Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD
This week, I'm talking to Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD. Margaret is a clinical psychologist turned climate activist. She's the founder and executive director of the Climate Mobilization Project and author of Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth, a radical self-help guide for the climate emergency. In this episode, Margaret and I discuss why you don't have to b
Episode 164: Vagina Problems (Endometriosis, Vulvodynia, Adenomyosis, and Pelvic Pain) With Lara Parker
This week, I'm talking to Lara Parker. Lara is a writer, editor, deputy director at BuzzFeed.com, and the author of Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics. In this episode, Lara and I discuss living with multiple chronic conditions, finding pain-management tools, learning to advocate for yourself, decision fatigue, and finding glimpses of hope and acceptance (even in
Episode 162: Transracial Adoption + Sharing Someone Else's Story (A Question of Consent) With Angela Tucker
This week, I'm talking to Angela Tucker. Angela is a speaker, educator, film producer, and of the host of The Adoptee Next Door podcast. Her work's mission is to amplify and center adoptee stories and bring honest narratives about race, class, and identity. In this episode, Angela and I discuss what transracial adoption means, why Angela has felt like a "grand experiment" in nature vs. nurture, f
Episode 161: Building A Food Brand + Olive Oil 101 with Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland
This week, I'm talking to Aishwarya Iyer. She's the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry-essentials company. In this episode, Aishwarya and I discuss the unpaid labor of female founders/influencers, performative social media, staying true to your brand values, growing organically vs. paid social, and building a food brand from the ground up (packaging, design, food safety, etc). SHOW
Episode 160: Negativity Bias + Decision Fatigue + The Dark Side Of Wellness With Robyn Conley Downs
This week, I'm talking to Robyn Conley Downs. Robyn is a speaker, educator, podcaster, and the author of The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness By Creating Small Shifts That Create Big Change. In this episode, Robyn and I discuss why our brains recognize threats before recognizing good, making small mindset shifts for big change, why personality and psychology are not interchangeable, and ho
Episode 159: Quieting Anxiety + Reframing The Unknown With Meera Lee Patel
It's the season premiere! This week, I'm talking to Meera Lee Patel. Meera is a writer, speaker, author (find her books in the show notes), and a self-taught artist. In this episode, Meera and I discuss why we can't always fear the unknown, how she approaches anxiety, the unpaid labor of free content, promoting your work with transparency, and how she's pivoted her business during the last six m
Season Finale! Episode 158: Orgasms + Libido + Expanding The Definition Of Sex with Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai
This week, I'm talking to Dr. Uchenna “UC†Ossai. Dr. UC is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor. She's an assistant professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School and also serves as pelvic health program manager at UT Health Austin. Dr. UC is one of few licensed physical therapists in the world with an AASECT certification in sexuality
Episode 157: Before + After Getting A Book Deal (Finding An Agent, Writing A Proposal, Impostor Syndrome, and Reading Reviews) With Courtney Maum
This week, I'm talking to Courtney Maum. Courtney is the author of the novels Costalegre, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, and Touch and the handbook Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide To Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book. Courtney’s writing has been published in New York Times, and O, the Oprah Magazine, among others. Courtney is the found
Special Episode: Why We're Over It + How To Amplify Black Voices On and Offline With Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez of Food Heaven
This week we're doing something a little different. I'm sharing part of an episode from Food Heaven (The Podcast) with Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez. Here's a description of the podcast from Jessica and Wendy, "In the past few days, we’ve been hit up by countless publications, podcasts, and influencers asking us to be on their platforms to do a podcast interview, host an IG live, or have a conve
Episode 156: Diabetes 101 (Type 1, 1.5, 2, and Gestational Diabetes) with Robby Barbaro of Mastering Diabetes
This week, I'm talking to Robby Barbaro. Robby is the co-founder of the online diabetes-coaching platform Mastering Diabetes and the author of Mastering Diabetes. Robby and I discuss the different types of diabetes (there might be more than you think), why fruit isn't the enemy, insulin resistance, and Robby’s number one suggestion for what you can do today to make change if you have diabetes.
Episode 155: F*cking Up + Changing The Way We Create Food Content with Laura Wright Of The First Mess
This week, I'm talking to Laura Wright. Laura is an author, a recipe developer, and the founder of the award-winning blog, The First Mess. Laura and I discuss equity in food blogging/influencer content, her missteps in the past and how she's fixing them, crediting ingredients, how she's rethinking and changing the way she creates content and works with brands, and why context, intention, and cle
Episode 154: Keeping Secrets + Hiding Our Struggles With Giselle Wasfie, D.A.C.M.
This week, Giselle Wasfie is back! If you need a refresher, she's a former hip hop journalist and current Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She's also the founder of the aromatherapy and beauty line REMIX by Giselle Wasfie. Giselle and I discuss growing up as an Iraqi American, how things have to fall apart to come back together, hiding and keeping our struggles secret, and using your community to fee
REVISIT: Why Context And Language Matters + Making Space For Everyone (And Not Just For Optics) with Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison
We're revisiting an episode from last year, because it feels more relevant now than ever. For everyone saying they want to make change and listen, there are ideas in this episode that you can do today. If you already heard this episode, please listen to it again and then share it with at least one person in your life. I’m talking to Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison (she goes by Kholi). Kholi is an e
Episode 153: Living A Multi-Hyphen Life + Your Online vs. Real Self
This week I'm talking to Emma Gannon. Emma is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and the host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast. Emma and I discuss living a multi-hyphen life (having multiple careers and passions), self-sabotage, reprioritizing your time, chasing someone else's success, indulgent pajamas, and more. Show Notes: Emma's Website + Instagram Holley Murchison
Episode 152: Being Present, Not Perfect With Daphne Javitch of Doing Well
This week, Daphne Javitch is back! Daphne is a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach and the founder of Doing Well. Daphne and I discuss quieting the wellness noise, finding consistency and routine, acknowledging your limitations, leveling up your health (on your own terms), and the power of "yet." Show Notes: Daphne's Website + Instagram Knix Period Underwear (get $15 off your first ord
Episode 151: Gut Dysbiosis + To Gluten Or Not To Gluten + Building A Healthy Gut With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B)
It's the season premiere and we're back for a second round with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B) to talk about his new book, Fiber Fueled: The Plant-based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Health, Optimizing Your Microbiome. Dr. B and I discuss why gluten has gotten a bad rap, how to have a healthier relationship with food after elimination diets, his take on the low-FODMAP diet and SIB
Special Episode: Processing Grief During These Times With Claire Bidwell Smith (Grief Therapist)
The new podcast season begins May 14th, but we're bringing you a special episode this week with author and grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith. In this episode, Claire and I discuss processing grief during this time, how not to judge or feel guilt about our grief, supporting others (and ourselves) when we cannot be with loved ones, grieving in front of our children, moving grief through our bo
Season Finale! Episode 150: Trauma Recovery + The Epigenetics Of Stress + Rewiring The Survival Brain With Elizabeth Stanley, PhD
This week, I'm talking to Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She's the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)® – and her research has been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC Evening News, NPR, and in T
Episode 148: Why Movement Matters With Kelly McGonigal, PhD
This week, I'm talking to Kelly McGonial, PhD. Kelly is a research psychologist, a lecturer at Stanford University, an award-winning science writer, and a dance/yoga/group-exercise teacher. She is the author of the international bestseller The Willpower Instinct, The Upside of Stress, and Yoga for Pain Relief. Her latest book is The Joy Of Movement. In this episode, Kelly and I discuss how move
Episode 147: Breast Implant Illness with Jacqueline Carly
This week, I'm talking to Jacqueline Carly. She's an Integrative & Functional Nutritionist and Certified Environmental Health Specialist. She's been working with women in the health, nutrition, and wellness space since 1999. Her strong background in plant nutrition and science sparked her interest in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry and led her to create Maria & Jane, a platform for divers
Episode 146: The Art Of Self-Definition + How To Confidently Talk About Yourself In Any Situation With Holley M. Kholi-Murchison
This week, I'm talking to Holley M. Kholi-Murchison. Holley is an entrepreneur, education producer, and the author of Tell Me About Yourself: Six Steps For Accurate And Artful Self-Definition. Her work explores the intersections of communication, culture, and education to create opportunities for historically marginalized voices. As the founding partner of HOLI. Brands, she creates learning ex
Episode 145: PMS And PMDD + Why Mindset Matters For Our Health With Kirsten Karchmer
This week, I'm talking to Kirsten Karchmer. Kirsten is a health-tech pioneer and women’s health expert. She's the founder and CEO of Brazen, where she's leading a women’s health revolution committed to significantly improving the lives and clinical outcomes of women with PMS, menstrual cramps, PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility. Kirsten has helped more than 10,000 women over the last twent
Episode 144: Creating Rituals And Tradition Without Religion + Embracing Ambiguity With Sasha Saga
This week, I'm talking to Sasha Sagan. Sasha has worked as a writer, television producer, filmmaker, and editor. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine and O. the Oprah Magazine, among others. She recently debuted her first book, For Small Creatures Such as We. In this episode, Sasha and I discuss the difference between being atheist/agnostic/secular, why she believes there is third option
Season Finale // Episode 142: Miscarriage + Healing After Loss + Creating Family with Whitney Adams
It's the Season Finale! This week, I'm talking to Whitney Adams. Whitney is an on-camera host, actor, producer, and (retired) sommelier. In this episode, Whitney and I discuss her struggles with pregnancy loss, understanding the process of a miscarriage, healing and being intimate after loss, living with a chronic condition (hers is endometriosis), and the excitement and hope Whitney has found i
Episode 141: Breast Cancer Prevention With Shaney Jo Darden
This week, I'm talking to Shaney Jo Darden. Shaney Jo is the founder and chief creative officer of The Keep A Breast Foundation. In this episode, Shaney Jo and I discuss the importance of self-checking your breasts (Shaney Jo walks us through it), how a low-toxin lifestyle plays a role in breast cancer prevention, how to educate the next generation of women about their bodies, and using your voi
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