Philadelphia doctor Kwandaa Roberts had it all: a thriving practice, a big house in the suburbs, two kids. But she harbored a secret dream to be an interior designer. Her chance came about when she renovated a dollhouse. And it went viral on social media. But then the pandemic happened, and Kwandaa was forced to make some difficult life decisions. Kwandaa tells host Stephanie Foo about her lifelong passions for both medicine and interior design. And the equally arduous paths she took to realize ...
Jul 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 37
In the Season One finale, Trista is joined by her most featured guest of the pod…her husband, Ryan Sutter! But first, Trista recaps the season, highlighting each guest and episode, so you’ll want to tune in to that to make sure you didn’t miss a conversation! In this episode, Ryan shares how he’s been feeling, the treatments he’s started, and provides an overall health update. He offers up some insight he’s learned along the way including the benefits of changing up his diet and discusses the ch...
Jul 13, 2021•54 min•Ep. 36
This week Trista is joined by someone she (and many of you) have known for quite a while, Bachelor Nation fan favorite, Ben Higgins! Ben is known most for being The Bachelor on the show’s 20th season, but he is more than just a handsome face. He is the co-founder of Generous Coffee, a movement to multiply good in the world, and has a seat on the board of the Humanity and Hope United Foundation. He is also a podcast host and the author of Alone in Plain Sight, written with the purpose of helping ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 35
What’s better than feeling comfy and cozy? This week, Trista is joined by local Vail celebrities and owners of Hygge Life, Alexandra and Coen! They discuss how to best embrace “hygge,” a Danish concept with no English translation, but that can be best described as comfy, cozy, content, relaxed, and happy! They talk about the perfect pieces to make your home welcoming, all the way down to the material, and the importance of making time for the little moments in your day, like stepping away from y...
Jun 29, 2021•41 min•Ep. 34
Did you know that nearly half of our daily actions are simply preprogrammed habits? A lot of us can find ourselves living on autopilot, but there’s a way to create new, happier habits that replace those that aren’t serving us or simply to make our day-to-day lives better. This is exactly what author and researcher Karen Salmansohn explores in her book “Happy Habits.” In today’s episode, Trista and Karen dive into the many happy habits we can incorporate into our lives, from making your bed in th...
Jun 22, 2021•58 min•Ep. 33
Trista is joined by psychotherapist Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT, to talk about all things sex! They get down to the basics, including what you didn’t learn in school. The two discuss the fundamentals of consent and provide a breakdown of Planned Parenthood’s awesome “Fries” acronym: freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, and specific! Rachel also speaks on the importance of communication and how best to approach conversations around sex, and by the way, these conversations also require co...
Jun 15, 2021•48 min•Ep. 32
This week Trista is joined by a longtime family friend and the owner of SuperBowls, Scotty Nemeth! This açai expert walks us through the benefits of this superfood, as well as the nutritional value of the various bowl toppings. He also offers tips on how to make your own bowl or smoothie at home! SuperBowls can be found at sporting events, tournaments, and events near you, as his business originated from what he believes to be the core benefit of açai — it’s value as training fuel. Athletes can ...
Jun 08, 2021•45 min•Ep. 31
This week, Trista is joined by homeschooling mom of four and adventure seeker, Tina Ingold! Tina offers tremendous insight into homeschooling from the road, traveling tips for road trips with kids, and finding beauty in spontaneity. For all the detailed oriented planners out there, Tina shows us that if you have no plans, there are no expectations —something Trista is going to try really hard to embrace during any future travels! She offers tips on what makes living life on the road easier for h...
Jun 01, 2021•56 min•Ep. 30
In November of 2020, Ryan and Trista publicly shared that he had been battling an unknown illness since the start of the year. After over a year of doctors visits and consultations, bloodwork, diagnostic scans, research, and lots of support from friends, family, and even fans and listeners, they finally found the answers they had been looking for and wanted to share the details of Ryan’s medical journey here. The two discuss each step of the process, the importance of advocating for yourself and...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 29
This week, Trista is joined by another very special guest, her mom, Roseanne Rehn! Recorded on Mother’s Day, this episode is full of memories and meaningful moments – both proudest ones, and moments she wanted to sell her to the highest bidder (one including a brand-new car that didn’t look so new once Trista got her hands on it). They also discuss a pet peeve they both share: getting their kids out the door on time! This episode is full of love and laughter. Trista is so grateful to have this r...
May 18, 2021•49 min•Ep. 28
This week, Trista is joined by the wedding planner who made her dream wedding come to life for the ABC special back in 2003. She is none other than world-renowned party consultant, Mindy Weiss. In addition to the pink wedding for our favorite Bachelorette, Mindy has also worked with some little-known names including, oh, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, Russell and Nina Westbrook, and the Kardashian family. Ever heard of them?! She’s also the best-selling au...
May 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 27
Trigger warning: Talk of physical and sexual assault. Trista is joined by Robyn Warner for the second part of an incredibly powerful two-part conversation on assault and self-defense. Robyn was physically and sexually assaulted when she was 18 years old, running in broad daylight. She has since managed to turn this horrific moment into her power; teaching people how to be prepared should they ever need to defend themselves and empowering women and girls, especially, in keeping themselves and the...
May 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 26
Trigger warning: Talk of attempted suicide, physical assault, and sexual assault. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and this week, Trista is joined by Robyn Warner for the first part of an incredibly powerful two-part conversation on assault and self-defense. Robyn was sexually assaulted when she was 18 years old, running in broad daylight. She has sinc...
Apr 27, 2021•52 min•Ep. 25
This week, you’re in for such a fun and enlightening conversation with Riaz Meghji, an author with 17 years of experience connecting with people through his career in broadcast journalism. He and Trista talk all about, well... talking! They discuss conversation, connection, how to be a better listener, and how to be more intentional with how we engage with others. They laugh at themselves and their filler “ums” and “sos” and “likes” and Riaz shares tips on how to keep them under wraps. He also o...
Apr 20, 2021•49 min•Ep. 24
This week Trista is joined by her most special guest yet, her 12-year-old daughter Blakesley! The two answer fun questions from followers and Trista gets the scoop on what Blakesley really thinks of their relationship. We learn all about the first daughter born to Bachelor Nation sweethearts, who her favorite people are within the franchise, whether she’s watched the show, and when she realized that her parents were famous. She even gives recommendations to a follower’s question via her own spin...
Apr 13, 2021•44 min•Ep. 23
Are you an entrepreneur who is struggling to get to that next level in business? Or, maybe you’re facing personal challenges that are holding you back from being your best self. This week Trista is joined by Linda Perry, “recovering” attorney, mindset master coach, lead business instructor, author, and podcast host dedicated to helping entrepreneurs shift their mindset and grow their business. The two explore how everyone can use the tips and tricks she teaches to be successful, whether or not w...
Apr 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 22
Rejection hurts; whether that’s from a friend, a romantic partner, or even a job! The other major rejection we rarely identify is the rejection of self, including negative self-hatred and self-talk. This week, our guest teaches us how to turn this rejection, in whatever form it may be, into purpose and happiness! Trista is joined by relationship coach, inspirational speaker, podcast host, and new author, Kait Warman. She gives us an overview of the various forms of rejection identified in her bo...
Mar 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 21
How well do you know yourself? What about your loved ones? It turns out there is quite a lot to learn, and to help scratch the surface, Trista is joined by Enneagram teacher, therapist, author, speaker, corporate consultant, podcast host, songwriter, and Episcopal priest, Ian Morgan Cron! While his expertise could fill a whole year’s worth of Better Etc. episodes, today’s conversation focuses on his wealth of knowledge regarding the Enneagram and helps us begin the process of honoring our storie...
Mar 23, 2021•59 min•Ep. 20
TW: eating disorder, bulimia No matter how things appear, everyone has internal battles. If your battle is with food, something that most of us are expected to eat three times every single day, that battle can be exhausting and all-consuming. This week, Trista is joined by nutritionist, certified food and body coach, and founder of Ditch the Scale Academy, Andrea Montoya. In this powerful episode, Andrea breaks down emotional eating, why we do it, and how we can try to stop it. She opens up abou...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
Do you have trouble setting boundaries? Do you, like so many, feel like you’re experiencing burnout? If so, you’re not going to want to miss today’s powerful conversation. Trista is joined by an old friend from her days as a Miami Heat dancer, Janet Jones. The two discuss defining and addressing burnout, somatic experiencing, surge capacity, and setting and respecting boundaries. We learn that one of the best ways to avoid burnout is play; shutting out people’s access to you, being completely pr...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 18
How many decisions do you make in a day? In a week? Probably a whole lot! This week, Trista is joined by clinical psychologist and author of Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework, Dr. Timothy Yen, to help us not only make decisions in the first place, but make better decisions all around. Trista and Dr. Yen dive into the 4-step framework he created to help people come up with options to select from in order to make better decisions and Dr. Yen touches on how courage plays into eve...
Mar 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 17
This week, Trista is joined by certified life and spiritual coach, hypnotherapist, speaker, meditation teacher, and in-house life coach at Poosh, Ryan Haddon! In her always soothing voice, Ryan explains the meaning behind her course, The Relationship Triumvirate, a three-part method to dig into the important relationships in your life, including your relationship with yourself, your relationship with others, and your relationship with something greater. Trista and Ryan dive into the differences ...
Feb 23, 2021•59 min•Ep. 16
In her very first segment of “Trista’s Takes,” Trista shares her thoughts on the recent controversy in Bachelor Nation. She then speaks to a recently-released interview on another podcast in order to better clarify her statements and intentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 17, 2021•14 min•Ep. 15
Get ready to feel inspired and motivated to be better, because this week is all about mastering your mental game and achieving your goals. Trista is joined by Dre Baldwin, who on top of a 9-year professional basketball career, is a blogger, YouTuber, business owner, podcast host, 4x TED speaker, and author of 27 books. Since you need to know where you’re going before you can get there, Dre and Trista discuss how to discover your personal definition of success and how to achieve mastery once you ...
Feb 09, 2021•45 min•Ep. 14
TW: self-harm, sexual abuse If you or someone you know may be a victim of trafficking or would like more information, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. This week on the podcast, Trista is joined by Elizabeth Frazier, a survivor of decades of sex trafficking who is helping to empower other survivors by sharing her story to shed light on the often-hidden world of trafficking. To outsiders, Elizabeth appeared to have a “normal” childhood as part of a loving famil...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 13
Friendships are such an important and meaningful part of our everyday lives, but forming friendships and keeping them strong is definitely easier said than done. This week on the podcast, Trista is joined by best friends, podcasters, and authors Jenn Bane and Trin Garritano to discuss all things friendship, from how to meet new potential friends as an adult to expressing our needs and boundaries in our friendships. They answer questions from Better, Etc. listeners that range from how to create a...
Jan 26, 2021•58 min•Ep. 12
QuaranTEEN can be tough. Raising teenagers is challenging in the best of times, but between quarantine and homeschooling, everyone’s struggles right now are amplified. To help us out, Trista welcomes Family Coach and “Teen Whisperer” Kirsten Cobabe, to talk about all things parenting and provide information on how to better connect and communicate with our teenagers. In this episode, Kirsten shares some incredible tips on how to help our teens form their identities through all the phases of adol...
Jan 19, 2021•58 min•Ep. 11
This week, Trista continues her raw, emotional, and important discussion with Rachel Lindsay. We learn more about Rachel’s life beyond The Bachelorette as she opens up and shares some very difficult personal moments of dealing with overt racism and harmful microaggressions. She discusses how she has had to suppress her emotions and reactions for fear of being unfairly labeled and judged, and how she copes. She even talks about where her relationship with Hannah Brown stands, her hopeful plans of...
Jan 12, 2021•46 min•Ep. 10
For the first episode of 2021 Trista is VERY excited to be joined by her first guest from Bachelor Nation, Rachel Lindsay. In light of all that happened in terms of racial injustice in 2020, Trista felt it was important to continue the conversation with someone she considers a friend, role model, and activist, in hopes of being part of the steps toward progress. We get to know the Rachel that you may not have seen on “The Bachelorette”. She discusses the environment in which she was raised, priv...
Jan 05, 2021•50 min•Ep. 9
AEpisode TW: anxiety, depression, eating disorder This week on the podcast Trista is joined by the founder and CEO of Raw Beauty Co, host of the top 10 podcast Raw Beauty Talks, and certified health coach Erin Treloar. Erin and Trista discuss the comparisons that eat away at all of us and how to separate ourselves from the negative voice inside our heads. They discuss self-esteem, body image, aging and raising the next generation of empowered women. Plus, Erin offers accessible mindfulness tools...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 8
