How We'll Live Podcast

Ashley is a certified cooperative childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor. She is the founder of Birthsmarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents living in NYC and virtually, across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new parents, Ashley provides one-on-one support, group classes, lectures, and distance learning for the perinatal population and the professionals who serve them. After the birth of her first child in 2014, Ashley became driven to understand birth physiology on a deeper level. Better for it, she coined The Three Actions™; the core of Birthsmarter’s curriculum. Her fresh perspective on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting is now sought after by individuals, brands, and media outlets. Ashley sits on the board of CEA/MNY and ProNatal Fitness. Education is so important to help you advocate for yourself to remove fear The anxiety of becoming a new parent and how to manage it Mom (and dad) guilt, how they’re dif

In this solo episode, I’m sharing a quote from the new Jonah Hill doc, Stutz, what I’m loving lately, and reflecting on part 2 of my conversation with Alli Magier as it relates to getting to the root cause, personalized testing, and fertility.   Follow Me on Instagram Episode with Dr. Shannon Ritchie Episode with Dr. Sue Evlo  

Alli is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Life Coach, and the Founder & CEO of Well By Alli. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and completed her internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  She also received her Life Coaching Certification from the NYU School of Professional Studies. Alli is a fertility and women's health expert. She helps women get to the root cause of their symptoms from post birth control to post baby through nutrition and functional medicine testing. She also helps women achieve optimal health for themselves and baby throughout their entire pregnancies. Whether you are on birth control, trying to conceive, going through IVF or IUI, Alli is there every step of the way.  Functional testing, personalized plans & accountability  Mindful eating Lifestyle essentials & basics  Eating for fertility Essential vitamins and minerals  The importance of magnesium and the different kinds  Advocating for yourself at the doctor

In this solo episode, I’m sharing two quotes (one of which is now outdated because Christmas is over!), what I’m loving lately, and reflecting on part 1 of my conversation with Alli Magier as it relates to body image and my experience with it over the years and tactics I use to help me stay confident.  Barnana Plantain Chips It Starts With Us  Smartless with James Cameron  Why being asked for help is such an honor and a privilege  

Alli is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Life Coach, and the Founder & CEO of Well By Alli. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University and completed her internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  She also received her Life Coaching Certification from the NYU School of Professional Studies. Alli is a fertility and women's health expert. She helps women get to the root cause of their symptoms from post birth control to post baby through nutrition and functional medicine testing. She also helps women achieve optimal health for themselves and baby throughout their entire pregnancies. Whether you are on birth control, trying to conceive, going through IVF or IUI, Alli is there every step of the way.  How she discover to use food as fuel  Creating a positive narrative around food and body image both for children and ourselves  How she discovered nutrition as a career path  The difference between RD’s and nutritionists  What she means by taking a whole

In this solo episode, I’m sharing a quote about the holidays, reflecting on holidays of childhood’s past, sharing what I’m loving and learning lately, and how by getting to know ourselves better we can thrive in our lives.    What’ I’m loving lately:  Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Boylan Finney Cottage cheese, honey, and blueberries  Banza Chickpea mac & cheese  Ilia lip gloss  The Toast Victoria Beckham on Armchair Expert  Follow Me on Instagram

Dr. Adam C. Bandelli is an organizational psychologist and leadership advisor with over twenty years of corporate consulting experience. In his latest book Relational Intelligence, he details the five essential skills he has researched to create life-changing relationships. Adam received his Ph.D. and master’s degree from the University of South Florida in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Now, he owns & runs Bandelli & Associates where he and his team of consultants leverage psychological insights to help their clients unleash their true leadership potential. He has been featured in Chief Executive Magazine, SUCCESS, Fast Company, HR.com and more.  Through his work he not only helps people build stronger relationships that have a positive impact on their lives, he’s also an advocate for mental health and hopes to break the stigma associated with mental health disorders, specifically bipolar.  We talk about:  The difference between emotional intelligence vs. relational intelligence How genera

In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on a Brene Brown quote about belonging - why I think it can feel so hard, my struggles with it, and how I think we can all find it.  I’m also sharing a few things I’m loving lately and reflecting on last week’s episode with Sasha on running for mental health including my relationship with running, mental health, and a few lessons I’ve learned along the way.  What’ I’m loving lately:  Wellness Formula  Betty Sweater  Bye Bye Bloat  Mid Day Squares  Serena Wolf on Instagram  Bad Sisters  Every Summer After  Follow Me on Instagram 

Sasha Wolff is the founder of Still I Run – Runners for Mental Health Awareness. Still I Run, a community of warriors promoting the benefits of running for mental health, was founded in 2016 after Sasha discovered the benefits of running after a brief hospitalization for depression and anxiety. Originally started as just a Facebook page and website, Still I Run is now a national non-profit with programming aimed at helping people overcome any barriers they may have when it comes to running for mental health. They also pride themselves as being a safe place for people to chat about their mental health journeys and their runs!   Sasha lives in Michigan with her husband, two daughters, and a son. In her “spare” time she runs for her mental health, enjoys Lake Michigan, and spends time with her family and friends.   In this episode we cover so much – we talk about:  Managing anxiety and depression Sasha’s experience checking herself into a mental health hospital Why sometimes the bravest things are the hardest 

In this solo episode, I’m talking about a few things I’m loving lately and the strategy I’ve been using to help me focus and create more space in my life.

In this episode I’m sitting down with Dr. Shannon Ritchey, physical therapist, fitness instructor, and owner of the online fitness platform, Evlo. founder of Evlo which has fitness classes and science-based workouts.    After years of studying biomechanics, muscle function, and neurology and seeing so many people in pain including herself, Shannon wanted a better way of workout that drives real results for people. She found a formula that helps her to not only feel stronger than ever, but to do it pain-free. This formula is simple: choose exercises and a structured plan that have the best band-for-your-buck, but that stresses joints the least.    As a chronic worker-outer, often overdoing it, I could relate to Shannon’s own story  and felt inspired to take a rest day.    Shannon is officially my new best friend and I think she’ll feel like yours too after you listen to this conversation.    During the episode we chat about why going hard or doing the most isn’t always the right way to achieve

In this episode I’m sitting down with Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina from CLEARSTEM skin care to talk about all things healing acne.  Danielle Gronich aka The Acne Guru, is the formulator and CEO of CLEARSTEM, a nontoxic anti-aging and anti-acne skincare line, and the founder of The San Diego Acne Clinic.  Kayleigh Christina is the Co-Founder and COO of CLEARSTEM. She’s also an inspiring leader in the entrepreneurship and wellness industry, Kayleigh loves talking about all things: gut health & holistic wellness, the real root causes of acne, building a community-based CPG brand, scaling a company without outside investment, leading with education first & product second, investing in other wellness brands, and the importance of having a co-founder therapist for the health of the founders and company.  During the episode we talk about:  The impact of acne on our mental health & their personal journeys with acne  Surprising acne triggers – like eggs and other supplements  How they take a ho

In this solo episode, I’m talking about a few things I’m loving lately and why health and wellness is annoying me right now. I don’t think it takes a lot of money or things to be healthy and feel good in your skin, so I’m sharing 10 (basically) free ways to be healthy.

Amina AlTai is a holistic leadership and mindset coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable female leaders and impact driven celebrities—Amina’s mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day.  After spending a decade grappling with a fast-paced career in marketing and two autoimmune diseases, Amina hit burnout. In hopes of healing her own life, she sought training in coaching, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness and her goal became to teach others how to balance a thriving career, body and mind.  She takes a holistic approach to coaching— examining any blocks in the mindset, in our bodies and in how we lead. Progressive companies such as Deloitte, Y&R, Outdoor Voices, NYU and HUGE have partnered with Amina. She’s an Entrepreneur Magazine expert- in-residence and writes for Entrepreneur, Thrive Global and MindbodyGreen. She’s been a featured expert in Goop, Well+Good, New York Post, Yahoo, NBC, and more.   We discuss:  H

“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving yourself and see what happens.” — Louise Hay My smoothie of late  Skinny dipped chocolate  How to Fail podcast  Lisa is a licensed Registered Dietitian in NYC and the CEO of NY Nutrition Group, a large group nutrition practice with over 15 dietitians on staff. Lisa has over a decade of experience helping clients find their healthiest, happiest weight. She is regularly featured in various news outlets and publications including Fox 5 News, Well + Good, Livestrong, Byrdie, and is a medical expert board member of Eat This Not That.   Lisa understands that there is no one-size fits all plan and a healthy relationship with food is the cornerstone for a healthy diet. Personalization is also paramount for long-term success. With the right knowledge and tools, she believes everyone can achieve their health and wellness goals. Lisa also incorporates mindfulness and intentional eating techniques as the core ingredients for long-term wel

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Dr. Suess   3 things I’m loving right now:  Game Of Thrones Avocado toast made with ezekiel bread sprinkled with a touch of evoo, sea salt and some seeds  I finished the 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and loved it. Super easy to read.   Brian Kateman is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who coined the term “reducetarian” to describe a person who is deliberately reducing their consumption of meat. In 2015, Kateman founded the Reducetarian Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing societal consumption of animal products.   He is the author of The Reducetarian Solution, The Reducetarian Cookbook, and Meat Me Halfway and is the lead producer of the documentary version of Meat Me Halfway released and streamed on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and more. He is a regular contributor to Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Forbes, and his writings have appeared in The Atlantic, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washi

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” Teddy Roosevelt    Three things I’m loving right now:  Huberman Lab (podcast & instagram)  Nowhere Bakery Cookies   Obe Pilates Classes    Dr. Amy Weschler is one of only a small handful of physicians in the country board-certified in both dermatology and psychiatry.  Using the latest technologies and techniques, she treats a wide range of dermatologic conditions – beginning with a careful evaluation of the patient’s psychological stressors and skin care concerns. Her  She graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University with a BS in Psychology and completed her medical school training at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she graduated with honors, Alpha Omega Alpha. Her residency in psychiatry, as well as a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, was at Payne Whitney Clinic – New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She also completed a residency in dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Her training reinforced her conviction that treati

I haven’t fully flushed out my goals for 2022, which I definitely need to do so I feel like I’m growing and evolving, but I do know that one of my goals is to FOCUS more, and today’s episode is sponsored by MagicMind which is a little magic drink designed to help us do just that. You can learn more about MagicMind and get    “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates   A book that I’m about to pick up Atomic Habits by James Clear  Peloton body weight workouts  Cuma Malbec Organic wine    In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Stephanie Center, founder of The Holistic House. Stephanie is on a mission to change the way we pursue our personal and chronic health issues. She focuses on holistic strategies using nutrition, biohacking, and stress management. At The Holistic House we share simple, effective, and evidence-based solutions for better health and happier lives.  How the medical system is broken and why we need to find the root ca

Jillian is a certified life and weight loss coach and creator of the Body You Crave Method. She teaches high caliber women how to end emotional eating, lose excess weight eating the foods they love, and feel amazing in their bodies - no cheating required.    How her childhood impacted her body image and created a hyper awareness around image throughout high school  The years she spent obsessing about working out and diets, low carb and low fat  How she approached body image, weight gain, and cravings while pregnant  Why wellness doesn’t have to be so “sexy” the way it’s portrayed in the media, it’s actually about mindfulness  How to recognize when you’re satisfied and what will work for you long-term  A correlation between how she focused on her finances and her body focus  Strategies she used to shift her mindset to loving herself as she was  Why no foods are bad they’re just better and best    LINKS:  Follow Jillian on Instagram Jillian's Website    Mentions: GoMacro Bars Quest Bars Power Crunch  

Maria Marlowe is known as the Acne Nutritionist, as she helps women clear their skin from within through dietary and lifestyle changes. She is a holistic nutritionist and recipe developer, and author of The Clear Skin Plan and The Real Food Grocery Guide. Her recipes have been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and Good Morning America.    We chat about:  How her family’s dietary habits as a child led to her having a poor immune system and constantly feeling a lot of minor illnesses  How discovering and following her passion for nutrition helped her clear up her acne and how this all led to her dream job  Epigenetics and our lifestyle choices affect our genes  The benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet and breaks down what that might look like  How to eat healthy on a budget  Reducing stress through breath work and breathing exercises  How to recognize which foods make you feel good  Aaand her exciting project that’s coming down the pipeline to help you clear up your skin    LINKS:  Follow Maria on Ins