Best Kelsey Patel Podcasts (2025)

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- with Jackie McDonald - Emotional Freedom Technique, Working With The Subconscious, and Top Tier Tapping 46:56

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Hey ya’ll. I’ve got such a treat for you today. Jackie McDonald is here, and if you’ve ever wondered what tapping is actually doing for your body and mind, this conversation is going to land. Jackie’s the founder of Tapping School and Wildly Wealthy Woman, and she has this way of making the science and the soul of Emotional Freedom Technique feel s…

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- with Timothy Frie - The Unspoken Connection Between Nutrition, Stress, Grief, and Neuroscience, Predictive Mapping, And How to Create Lasting Change For Optimal Health 48:42

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Hey y’all, today I’m sitting down with Timothy Frie and honestly, I could talk about his brain all day. He’s a neuro-nutritionist, researcher and writer who takes the big stuff - grief, trauma, burnout, stress - and shows us how it all connects to the way we eat. We get into why our bodies do what they do around food, how the brain makes patterns w…

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Tarot with Tarot Lori 34:13

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This week I’m joined by my longtime tarot reader, Lori Dyan aka @tarot.lori, author of Big Deck Energy and Burn Your Sh*t. She pulls cards live (for me and for you) and shares grounding moon rituals, an episode for tarot believers and the tarot curious. My Fall Mood Board Workshop is Oct 4. Details and Sign up here. For notes, links, and further mu…

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- with Alessia Citro - Higher Self Habits, Eldest Daughter Pressure, And Finding Freedom In Flexibility 55:11

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Oh hey y’all, today I’m chatting with Alessia Citro and this one is such a goodie. She’s the author of Higher Self Habits and honestly, her mix of science, strategy and soul is so refreshing. We talk about everything from imposter syndrome to the pressure of being the eldest daughter, and how to actually create habits that feel doable instead of ov…

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- with Brittany Anderson - Accountability For Moms, Wins Come In All Sizes, And Next Level Goal Setting 49:50

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Today I’m hanging out with Brittany Anderson, who’s not only a mum of three but also an accountability coach who really gets what it feels like to juggle all the things. We talk about the reality of motherhood, the importance of keeping yourself in the mix, and why the little wins matter just as much as the big ones. Brittany has such a way of maki…

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Plastic Surgery Summer & The Current State of Beauty with Jessica DeFino 1:01:03

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I sit down with beauty culture critic Jessica DeFino, creator of Flesh World on Substack, for a deep dive into the forces shaping beauty right now. We cover Skims’ face shapewear marketing, this summer’s facelift discourse frenzy, Goop’s lasting influence, and the politics behind today’s beauty standards. Club Artist's Way Fall 2025 enrollment is n…

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- with Gwen Dittmar - From Near-Death to Freedom, Breathwork as Medicine, Human Design Lessons and Holding Sacred Space 1:00:12

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Oh hey y’all. Today I’m sitting down with Gwen Dittmar and honestly, this woman blew me away. We got into everything from breathwork as a daily tool versus breathwork as deep healing, to the sacredness of somatic practices, to human design and what it really reveals about who we are. Gwen’s energy is so clear and grounded, and the way she shares he…

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Breast Cancer, Women’s Wellness, & Creative Healing with Brittany Jackson 56:27

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From the end of And Just Like That to Taylor Swift making podcasts cool again, I catch up on the current cultural rollercoaster before sitting down with my close friend Brittany Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor. We talk women’s wellness, early detection, creativity as a healing tool and her advocacy to fund research through Pink on the Ri…

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- with Kelsey J. Patel - Christ Consciousness, Meeting People Where They Are, Reiki Revamped and Upgrading Your Life After Mold Poisoning 49:15

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Kelsey J. Patel is pure magic. She’s one of those people who somehow manages to light up every room she walks into, and she’s lived a life that’s been anything but ordinary. We’re talking politics, fashion, fitness studios, a healing hotel, a farm… and that’s before we even get to her work helping people find true alignment. In this chat, she gets …

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- with Jenni Conn - What is Your Energy Saying, Truth Frequency, Fragmented Souls, and Going Beyond Mediumship 50:33

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Oh hi. I’m sitting down with Jenni Conn today - and she’s not here to give you fluffy predictions or quick fixes. Jenni’s about truth, radical responsibility, and helping you really know your own energy. We get into the frequency of your heart, what it means when your soul feels fragmented, and why you don’t have to agree with the crowd to be in yo…

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- with Akary Busto - Quantum Human Design, Heart Math, and Generational Wisdom 51:48

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Okay y’all, this one lit me up. I got to chat with Akary Busto - emotional biohacker, Heart Math practitioner, human design expert - and let me just say, she brought it. We got into everything from how your nervous system plays into your decision-making, to what quantum human design can teach you about raising your kids, to why generational pattern…

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Q3 Listener Q+A: Wellness, Weed & Money Things 30:27

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A dive into my current wellness icks, quitting cannabis, creative resets, financial lessons — and a brief answer to the question I still get most about That’s So Retrograde. Plus: a double Niche of the Week. For more things Too Niche? --> check out the Too Niche Mood Board on Substack (it's free!). For clips of the show follow @this_is_tooniche on …

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- with Melissa Dlugolecki - Scar Tissue the Book, Entitled to Nothing, and is it Failure or Feedback 50:44

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Okay, y’all… this one hit me right in the gut - in the best way. I got to sit down with the absolute powerhouse that is Melissa Dlugolecki and wow, just… wow. We went everywhere - grief, burnout, building big things without losing yourself, and why “should” might just be the most dangerous word in your vocabulary. She’s bold, she’s honest, and she’…

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- with Kathryn Henry - Power in Vulnerability, Spiritual Awakening Through Loss, Dime Moments and AFGOs 43:39

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Okay friends, this one’s big. Today I’m sitting down with Kathryn Henry - on the actual day her beautiful book A Dime to Say I Love You launches into the world (and yep, it’s already sold out on Amazon). What makes this episode even more meaningful? It’s also the birthday of her late wife, Lisa, who the book is all about. We talk about love, loss, …

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Book Club: The Ambition Trap with Amina AlTai 45:15

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Introducing Too Niche?’s unofficial book club—today we’re talking The Ambition Trap by Amina AlTai. I’m joined by Amina to explore what it really means to move from burnout to purpose. We get into the post-girlboss reckoning, the zone of genius vs. the zone of “meh,” and how redefining ambition can reshape our work, creativity, and everyday lives. …

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Movement Practice, Mindset Shifts, Sneaky Excuses, and Being Real 14:08

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So, apparently all it takes is four emails telling me you liked the solo episode for me to get back on the mic - here we are. Today’s episode is short, slightly chaotic, and all about the difference between suffering and hard work. Big topic, big feelings, but don’t worry, it’s under 13 minutes and I manage to spiral only once or twice. If you’ve e…

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Delulu Won’t Save You, Becoming Obsessed With Your Life Through Training, and Showing Up When It’s Hard 20:42

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Oh hey - it’s a solo cast, y’all. Just you, me, and possibly my dryer in the background. I’m talking about how strength training has quite literally changed my insides - not just my body, but my breath, my thoughts, my actual sense of self. We’re getting into the real stuff - how movement becomes a mirror, a portal, and sometimes a straight-up punc…

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Summer 2025: Niche or Sheesh? with THNK1994 49:04

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I’m joined by my favorite pop culture historians Matt Harkins and Viviana Olen of THNK1994 for a special Summer 2025: Niche or Sheesh? We get into everything from And Just Like That hot takes to Toner Wars on skinTok, Tracy Anderson’s baguette-gate, and the frozen yogurt renaissance. We also talk real-life housewife run-ins (hi Phaedra! hi Kenya!) …

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- with Jen Pastiloff - School of Whatever Works, May I Remember, and Proof of Life 1:04:26

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Oh hey y’all. Today’s episode is raw, hilarious, and full of heart - just like my guest. Jen Pastiloff is one of my dearest friends, and somehow this conversation manages to be both wildly unfiltered and deeply wise. We get into everything: her new book Proof of Life, choosing “sober-ish,” the magic of her retreats, being a deaf lip-reading unicorn…

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- with Dr Christine Ibriham - Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy 101, Why Blood Panels Matter, Peri VS Menopause and Mental Health Matters 48:04

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Okay y’all, today’s episode is personal. I’m talking with my hormone doctor, Dr. Christine Ibrahim - yes, the one who changed my actual life. She’s the first person who made sense of what was going on in my body and didn’t dismiss me with a “you’re fine” when I clearly wasn’t. We’re getting into the real stuff: bioidentical hormone replacement ther…

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Makeup Recs and Career Reinvention After 40 with Erica Taylor 1:00:50

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40+ makeup expert and Tiktok beauty sensation Erica Taylor joins me to share her journey from decades behind department store beauty counters to building a massive online following. We get into the most common makeup mistakes that age the face—and her current favorite product reccomendations. For notes and links to everything mentioned in this epis…

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- with Kim Shapira - Obsessing Over Health is not Wellness, What You’re Really Hungry for, and Six Simple Steps 49:39

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Oh hey y’all - today’s guest is the brilliant Kim Shapira, and we are getting real about what wellness actually looks like. Spoiler: obsessing over every bite you eat isn’t it. Kim’s a registered dietitian with decades of experience, and her approach is all about peace around food, trust in your body, and getting out of the all-or-nothing mindset. …

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- with Cathy Heller - Abundance Has Already Included You, a Safe Nervous System, the Universe has got Your Back and Presence Above all Else 49:46

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Hey Y’all. This conversation with Cathy Heller felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket of truth. We talked about what it really means to live from abundance - not as something to chase, but something that's already yours. Cathy shares so beautifully about nervous system safety, trusting that the universe has you, and choosing presence over pressu…

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The Vanderpump Rules "Reiki Master” Herself: Kelsey J. Patel Tells All 1:00:27

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Kelsey J. Patel joins me to finally share the true story behind her infamous Vanderpump Rules appearance as “Jax’s Reiki Master.” We get into what really happened behind the scenes, how reality TV editing twisted her words, and why the internet couldn’t let it go — even years later. Plus: how The Artist’s Way helped her reclaim her creativity, her …

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- with Danelle Delgado - No Zero Days, Associating Pain with Growth, You Are Wealthy, and Why Choosing Joy Matters 50:29

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Okay y’all, I need to brace you for this one. I’ve got Danelle Delgado on the show, and I’m doing everything I can to keep my inner fangirl in check. This woman? She’s a powerhouse - single mum, cancer survivor, business coach, author of I Choose Joy - and she somehow manages to serve up the truth with equal parts fire and heart. We talk about what…

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- with Tamar Hermes - Common Money Myths, the Millionairess Mentality, and Financial Sovereignty 49:27

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Hey ya’ll. This one’s for the women who are ready to stop playing small with their money. I sat down with the brilliant (and delightfully sassy) Tamar Hermes - real estate investor, mentor, and all-round money mindset maven - to talk about common money myths, what financial sovereignty really looks like, and how we can start making empowered decisi…

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AI for Creatives with Taryn Southern 48:57

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Creative technologist and early AI adopter Taryn Southern joins me to explore how creatives can use AI to enhance their process. We get into what’s helpful, what’s scary, and what’s next. Full AI tool list + links on the Too Niche Mood Board (Substack)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti…

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- with Emma Dunwoody - Human Design Unhinged - Learn About Your Type, Authority, Strategy Not Self Theme, And Stay Off The Rumble Strip 1:03:16

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If you've ever thought Human Design was a bit too woo or way too complicated, this episode is going to shift that. I’m chatting with Emma Dunwoody, who calls BS on the overcomplication and shows us how to actually use Human Design in real life. We get into type, authority, strategy, and how to spot when you're off track - and trust me, you’ll be cl…

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- with Nick Athens - Time Exposes People’s Decisions, More Than Chiropractic Care, And a Playbook for Longevity 54:05

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Okay y’all, this one’s packed. I’m sitting down with Dr. Nick Athens - he’s been adjusting bodies and mindsets for over four decades, and let me tell you, he’s got stories. We’re talking about how time tells the truth about your choices, why your habits matter more than your hustle, and how to age with energy instead of excuses. His book To Health …

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Fragrance University with Sir Candle Man 50:05

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I'm kicking off a new era of Too Niche? and joining me is the Internet’s favorite scent expert, Sir Candle Man. We dive into his origin story, spring/summer fragrance trends, and the power of brand storytelling—plus his top recs under $30, $50, and beyond. Recs links from this episode here and show notes and more over on the Too Niche Mood Board. T…

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- with Ronit Menashe - The Global Fertility Crisis, A Parental For Him And Her, Preconception Preparation, And Why WeNatal is Changing And Creating Life 46:29

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Hey y’all - this episode is a big one. I got to sit down with my longtime friend and total force of nature, Ronit Menashe. She’s the co-founder and CEO of WeNatal, and yep, she’s out here helping people actually make babies. No big deal. We talk about everything from the global fertility crisis to sperm health (because yep, men are half the equatio…

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- with Calvin Corzine - Yoga Mentorship, Old School vs. New School, Grief, Growth and Parenting in These Streets 52:37

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Alright y’all, this one’s got heart. I’m catching up with my longtime friend Calvin Corzine - yoga teacher, Jiu Jitsu black belt, dad of two under two, and someone who’s built a career (and community) by showing up fully as himself. We chat about everything from grief and growth to how becoming a parent shifts your entire world. Oh, and yes, we get…

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-with Dr. Molly Maloof - Sexual Health For Human Optimization, Functional Mitochondria for Longevity, and Owning Your Femininity 1:00:38

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Okay, y’all, I hope you’re ready - because today’s episode is one I’ve been waiting a long time to record. I’m sitting down with Dr. Molly Maloof, and trust me when I say, she’s not your average physician. We’re getting into everything from sexual health and longevity to mitochondrial function and feminine energy - yes, really. Molly brings the sci…

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- with Mary Van Geffen - How to Parent Spicy Ones, Navigating Your Children’s Outbursts, Tweenagers, And Why People Pleasing Has Got To Go 47:34

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Hey Y’all. This one’s for the parents out there who’ve ever thought, “Is it me? Or is this child just... a lot?” I’m chatting with the absolutely brilliant Mary Van Geffen, the original spicy kid whisperer. We’re talking emotional regulation (yours and theirs), tweenagers with big energy, and what happens when you’re a recovering people pleaser try…

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Wedding Q+A Pt. 2: Budget Talk, Plus-Ones, the Registry Debate, and Final Thoughts 37:04

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Wrapping up our wedding-core era with one last round of listener questions—how to handle plus-ones, what I actually spent, and dealing with tricky family dynamics. Plus: registries, rings, and my biggest takeaways from the whole thing. Cleaned out my closet this week and so thankful for being able to recycle the clothes I can't re-sell with Trashie…

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- with Nicole Ritter - Finding the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s, Autoimmune Issues and Test Don’t Guess 1:00:55

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Hey hey hey. Today’s guest is one of those people who makes you want to grab a notebook and write everything down. I’m talking with Nicole Ritter - who I’ve lovingly dubbed a “health detective” - and trust me, she lives up to the name. She’s smart, passionate, and seriously knows her stuff when it comes to Hashimoto’s, gut health, and the whole wor…

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Wedding Q+A Pt. 1: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What I Learned About Planning 30:19

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Part one of the wedding Q&A series—covering how to stay grounded on the big day, what traditions are worth skipping, approaches to budgeting (and going over it), and navigating the prenup conversation. Thank you to everyone who submitted thoughtful, funny, and hyper-specific questions. Part two coming soon. Thank you to HigherDOSE, my current favor…

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- with Caitlin Crosby - The Giving Keys, Juggling Single Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and the Big Picture 46:46

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Hey y’all. Today’s episode is such a beautiful one. I’m sitting down with Caitlin Crosby - entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, single mom, and founder of The Giving Keys. We talk about motherhood and what it looks like to keep showing up when life feels full, messy, and overwhelming. Caitlin shares how she built a business rooted in purpose, how she’s navi…

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Wedding Etiquette 49:10

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Wedding drama, traditions, and unspoken rules—let’s discuss. We’re diving deep into the social dynamics and common rituals surrounding weddings, using the internet’s most chaotic treasure trove: Reddit. From wild bridezilla stories to unexpected etiquette debates, I’m breaking it all down with my favorite advice-meets-comedy duo, Joey Greer and Mik…

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- Solocast - Cars 16:30

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Hey, y’all! Today, it’s just me, and we’re talking about cars. Not the ones you drive - although I wouldn’t mind a Porsche - but controlled articular rotations. If you’ve been around me for more than five minutes, you’ve heard me preach about them. They’ve changed my life, and they can change yours too. We’re breaking down what they are, why they m…

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Wedding Fashion 43:28

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Joining me is friend to the show, stylist and author, Allison Bornstein, to discuss wedding fashion. We get into the somewhat stressful quest of what to wear, what we both eventually landed on for our own weddings, tips for avoiding said bridal sartorial panic, and a little spring fashion just for fun. MY NEXT MOOD BOARD SESSION FOR APRIL is March …

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- with Vasthy Mompoint – An Artist for Life, ADHD in Adults, Community, the Arts, and the World is Pizza 51:24

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Y’all, I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation with my longtime friend, the one and only Vasthy Mompoint. She’s been a star since the minute I met her - big talent, big heart, big dreams - and let me tell you, she’s made them all happen. We talk about everything from her Broadway career to navigating an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, building …

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2025 Wedding Trends 1:13:10

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We're taking it to a place of a wedding trend haul—what’s in and what’s out in 2025 according to Vogue. Joining me is comedian, improviser, and co-host of the You Know What I Would Do? podcast, my husband, Joey Greer. Together we assess the present day wedding industrial complex while recapping our own wedding celebration. For notes and links to ev…

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- with Jenna Scott - Becoming Epic, Stop Should-ing on Yourself, and Emotional Regulation No Matter The Suffering 56:19

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Hey y’all, today’s episode is a special one. I’ve got my friend Jenna Scott with me, and let me tell you - she is EPIC. Literally. She’s trademarked her Becoming Epic framework, and she’s here to help us stop “should-ing” all over ourselves and start owning our emotions instead of letting them own us. We get into everything - emotional regulation, …

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Wedding Beauty 54:57

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I present to you the inaugural installment of Too Niche?: A Wedding Guide, today we are focussing on Wedding Beauty. In this episode I get into my overall wedding mindset, what pre-wedding treatments I explored (aka everything I injected into my face), and chat with celebrity makeup artist, Afton Williams, who did my wedding makeup. In our convo - …

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- with Ryan McPartlin - Choosing More Than One Path, Perseverance, and a Bunch of Shirtless Humor 1:10:15

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Oh hey, y’all. Welcome back. You’re in for a treat today because my guest, Ryan McPartlin, is bringing all the good stuff - laughter, real talk, and a few shirtless stories. Obviously. I’ve known Ryan for nearly 20 years, and let me tell you, he’s the definition of perseverance. From acting and entrepreneurship to being an all-around great human, R…

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- with Amie Anger - Everything Parents Need to Hear on Sleepovers, Screen Time, the Sex Talk and So Much More 49:44

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*Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including child safety, screen time, sleepovers, and conversations about sex and boundaries.* Oh hey, y’all - this one is a must-listen. I know I say that a lot, but seriously, my conversation with Amie Anger is packed with the kind of parenting wisdom that’ll make you rethink a few things.…

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- with Sarah Baldwin - Is Your Nervous System in the Drivers Seat, Attachment Styles, Learning to Regulate Yourself, and Tools for Healing 1:02:38

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Hey friends. Today’s episode is a special one because I’m sitting down with my friend Sarah Baldwin, and trust me, you’ll want to grab a notebook - or at least let this one really sink in. We’re talking all about your nervous system, how it runs the show in ways you don’t even realize, and what it takes to regulate yourself instead of letting old p…

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- with Dr Rouzita Rashtian - Oral Health Needs More Attention, What You Don’t Know About Fluoride and Root Canals, and Nicole Loves her Mouth Guard 53:03

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Who interviews their dentist? Well, I do. And for good reason. Dr Rouzita Rashtian isn’t just any dentist - she’s a holistic biological dentist who makes oral health fascinating (yes, really). In this episode, we get into the things no one tells you about fluoride, the hidden risks of root canals, and why your mouth is running the show when it come…

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- with Dr Carrie Mackensen - A Judgement Free Zone for Parents in the Digital Age, Interactive Screen Time and Hyper Arousal, Attention Engineers and Being a Successful Parent 57:46

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Parenting in the digital age can feel like an impossible balancing act - how do we keep our kids’ brains healthy when screens are everywhere? Today, I’m joined by Dr. Carrie Mackensen, a clinical psychologist turned parent coach, who’s here to help us navigate the world of attention engineers, hyper-arousal, and setting tech boundaries without the …