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Directionally Challenged

Kayla Ewell | Diamond MPrint Productionswww.candicekayla.com
Hosted by Kayla Ewell. A podcast about realigning your internal compass. 30-something women asking life's questions and learning from the people who just might have the answers.

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Episodes

“Erasure of Mercury 13” with Sue Nelson

Science Journalist Sue Nelson, author of, “ Wally Funk's Race for Space: The Extraordinary Story of a Female Aviation Pioneer,” walks us through the history of thirteen American women who successfully underwent the same training as the astronauts selected by NASA for Project Mercury but weren’t given the opportunity to travel to space, and how Wally Funk’s dream finally became reality when she was able to board Jeff Bezo’s Blue Origin and become the oldest person to ever go into space. Follow Su...

Aug 23, 202158 minEp. 141

"Love Beyond Walls" with Terence Lester

Terence Lester joins us today to discuss Love Beyond Walls. The nonprofit organization was founded in 2013 as a way to bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. Follow Love Beyond Walls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovebeyondwalls/ Website: https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Aug 16, 202147 minEp. 140

Special Announcement - I Love a Lifetime Movie

Candice and Kayla join comedians and Lifetime fanatics Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey on their podcast: I Love a Lifetime Movie. Out now! https://www.mylifetime.com/i-love-a-lifetime-movie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 20211 min

“Vaping, Part 2” with Meredith Berkman

We’re here with our second episode with Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes, or PAVe, and co-host of “PAVe: Big Tobacco Messed with the Wrong Moms” podcast. We also hear personal stories from some of our listeners about their experience with vaping and tobacco. Youth and young adults can access the new e-cigarette quit program by texting "DITCHVAPE" to 88709 . Parents and other adults looking to help young people quit should text "QUIT" to (202) 899-7550. Follow M...

Aug 09, 202146 minEp. 139

“Finding Humor in Trauma” with Savannah Welch

We’ll be back next week with our vaping series. This week we’re sitting down with actor, and musician Savannah Welch. She shares her story on how she survived an accident and became a disability advocate. Follow Savannah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savannahwelch/ Website: https://www.savannahwelch.com/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 02, 202143 minEp. 138

“Vaping, Part 1” with Meredith Berkman

Our guest for the next two weeks is Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes, or PAVe, and co-host of “PAVe: Big Tobacco Messed with the Wrong Moms” podcast. Follow Meredith: Podcast: https://pave.buzzsprout.com/ Website: https://www.parentsagainstvaping.org/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 26, 202142 minEp. 137

“I Dream of Cameras” with Gabe Sachs

Our guest this week is producer/director/writer/camera genius Gabe Sachs! He’s one of the minds behind, "Freaks and Geeks," "The Night Shift, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," and much much more. We’re chatting about his experiences getting into the industry, his advice for new creatives, and his podcast, I Dream of Cameras! Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/gabesachs/ https://www.instagram.com/idreamofcameras/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKa...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 136

“Welcome to the OC” with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke

The lovely Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke are joining us this week to talk about the parallels between The O.C. and The Vampire Diaries, our experiences filming hit shows, and their podcast, “Welcome to The OC, Bitches,” which can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbilson/ Follow Melinda: https://www.instagram.com/themelindaclarke/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candi...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 135

“Catch Up” with Candice and Kayla

This week we’re finally filling you in on what’s been going on! Back from work, Candice talks about what she was doing and some major life changes. Kayla talks about her recent experiences and then we answer some questions from you! Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 05, 202148 minEp. 134

“Inspiration” with Morgan Harper Nichols

This week we’re joined by the lovely Morgan Harper Nichols to talk all about her art and poetry, her creative process, her experience being diagnosed with autism, and how she views hitting rock bottom. Find Morgan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/ Website: https://morganharpernichols.com/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 28, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 133

“Adulting Like a Mother Father” with Daniella Monet

This week we’re joined by Daniella Monet, who you might know from Victorious and Nancy Drew, to talk all about motherhood during a pandemic, advice to get into the entertainment industry, and her podcast with her husband, “Adulting Like A Mother Father,” available where you get your podcasts! Find Daniella: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellamonet/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/adultinglikeamf/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceK...

Jun 21, 202144 minEp. 132

“Juneteenth” with Samantha Neyland

This week we’re joined by the lovely Samantha Neyland to discuss the history and importance of Juneteenth, how she made Juneteenth a holiday in Hawaii, and what we can do to educate ourselves further. Find Samantha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaneyland/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samanthaneyland Find Hawaii for Juneteenth: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawaiiforjuneteenth/ Website: https://hawaiiforjuneteenth.com/ More: What to the Slave is the 4th of July: https://www.y...

Jun 14, 202146 minEp. 131

“Paid Leave for All” with Dawn Huckelbridge

This week we’re joined by Dawn Huckelbridge, director of Paid Leave for All, to talk about the importance of paid family and medical leave and President Biden’s American Families Plan. Find Paid Leave for All: Website: https://paidleaveforall.org/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 07, 202146 minEp. 130

“Building a Family” with Taylor Frey and Kyle Dean Massey

This week we’re joined by Taylor Frey and Kyle Dean Massey of Elevate to talk about their experiences with reproductive services like IVF, egg donors, and surrogacy, as well as their agency that helps others build their own families. Find Kyle and Taylor: Elevate Website: https://elevatebaby.com/ Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyledeanmassey/ Taylor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorfrey/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Candi...

May 31, 202149 minEp. 129

“Unf*ck Your Brain” with Kara Loewentheil

This week Kara Loewentheil joins us to talk about how thoughts can change your way of life, advice for social anxiety, and even live-coaches Candice! Find Kara: Website: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaloewentheil/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 24, 202158 minEp. 128

“The Big Ones” with Maria Blasucci and Amanda Lund

This week Maria Blasucci and Amanda Lund are joining us to talk about their podcast, “The Big Ones,” which focuses on moral dilemmas, as well as their podcast network, Earios, and some lessons they’ve learned from debating moral dilemmas as well as some wisdom on social anxiety post-pandemic. Find Maria: Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_blasucci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m_blasucci/ Find Amanda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandafunbuns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandafunbu...

May 17, 202155 minEp. 127

“Poetry” with Andrea Gibson

This week we’re joined by the truly inspiring Andrea Gibson, to talk about poetry and spoken word poetry, their process, and how conquering fears can lead to great outcomes. Find Andrea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgibby/ Website: https://andreagibson.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGibsonPoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreagibson Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on...

May 10, 202158 minEp. 126

“Dreaming of Broadway” with Robert Hartwell

This week we’re joined by the lovely Robert Hartwell, a Broadway performer, to talk about his journey to Broadway, his company The Broadway Collective, and his experience becoming a homeowner. Find Robert: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirroberttakespics/ Find The Broadway Collective: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwaycollective/ Website: https://bwaycollective.com/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla...

May 03, 20211 hrEp. 125

“Be You” with Cree Summer

This week we’re joined by the wonderful Cree Summer to talk about all things acting, how she’s learning new things in her 50’s, and how cartoons could change the world. Find Cree: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcreesummer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAmCreeSummer Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 26, 202153 minEp. 124

“To The Greatest Heights” with Vanessa O’Brien

This week we’re joined by the fascinating Vanessa O’Brien, who has climbed numerous mountains including Mount Everest, and has also been to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. We’re talking to her about her many philosophical takeaways from climbing, and the life lessons we can all learn from her adventures. Find Vanessa: Website: https://vobonline.com/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vobonline Twitter: https://twitter.com/vobonline Book: https://vobonline.com/book/ Follow Us: Instagram...

Apr 19, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 123

“Dirtbag Anthropology” with Kate Willett

This week we’re talking with comedian Kate Willett about how she handled 2020, sexuality, and her audiobook “Dirtbag Anthropology.” Grief Essay: https://www.elle.com/life-love/a30551979/bernie-sanders-medicare-for-all/ Find Kate: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate.willett Twitter: https://twitter.com/katewillett Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Dirtbag-Anthropology-Audiobook/B08W5FSQ1V Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website...

Apr 12, 202149 minEp. 122

“The Fourth Trimester” with Heng Ou

This week we’re talking with Heng Ou about the fourth trimester, the Chinese tradition of postpartum care, and how important self-care, nourishment, and support systems are after birth. Find Heng: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherbees/ Books: https://motherbees.com/pages/our-books Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 05, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 121

“Last Day” with Stephanie Wittels Wachs and Jessica Cordova Kramer

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide, loss, and addiction. This week we’re talking to Stephanie Wittels Wachs and Jessica Cordova Kramer, founders of Lemonada Media and the podcast “Last Day,” to talk about loss, addiction, grief, suicide, how to help loved ones who are struggling, and mental health. Resources: Call 800-273-8255, text HELLO to 741741 or chat at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/ National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home A...

Mar 29, 202159 minEp. 120

“Mental Health, One Year Later” with Vanessa Gorelkin

This week we’re joined by Vanessa Gorelkin, an occupational therapist, to talk about mental health after the one year marker of the pandemic, what it might be like going back to “normal,” and the benefits of therapy. Find Vanessa: Website: https://vanessagorelkin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessagorelkinot/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessagorelkinot Resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Home National Eating Disorders Association: https://www....

Mar 22, 202159 minEp. 119

“White Feminism” with Koa Beck

This week we’re joined by Koa Beck, author of “White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind,” to talk about the movements and history of feminism, intersectional feminism, and what we can do. Find Koa: Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/White-Feminism/Koa-Beck/9781982134419 Website: http://www.koabeck.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koabeck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Koa.Beck.author Twitter: https://twitter.com/Koalani Ali Forney Cen...

Mar 15, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 118

“The Real Housewives of Potomac” with Dr. Wendy Osefo

This week we’re joined by Dr. Wendy Osefo, cast member of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” as well as political commentator, professor, and mother. We’re discussing her experience on the show, how she talks to her kids about current events, lessons she’s learned from parenting, and what it’s like appearing on Fox News. Find Dr. Osefo: https://wendyosefo.com/ https://twitter.com/WendyOsefo https://www.instagram.com/wendyosefo/ https://www.facebook.com/DrWendyOsefo/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.inst...

Mar 08, 202152 minEp. 117

“Psychedelics” with Dr. Bia Labate

This week we’re joined by Dr. Bia Labate, who has made studying psychedelic plants her career. We’re exploring magic mushrooms, peyote, and ayahuasca, their traditional rituals, and where they originate from. This episode is for educational purposes only. Find the Chacruna Institute: https://www.facebook.com/chacruna.net https://twitter.com/chacruna_net https://www.instagram.com/chacruna.institute/ https://chacruna.net/ Follow Us:r Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter....

Mar 01, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 116

“Strength Comes From Within” with Dr. Edith Eger

This week we’re joined by Dr. Edith Eger, who was 16 when she was sent to Auschwitz, the heinous death camp, during the Holocaust and later moved to the United States to become a psychologist. We’re talking about her experiences, what inspired her to tell her story, and her many words of wisdom. Links: https://dreditheger.com/ http://www.claimscon.org/study/ http://www.claimscon.org/millennial-study/ Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Webs...

Feb 22, 202150 minEp. 115

“The Botez Gambit” with Alexandra Botez

This week we’re joined by Alexandra Botez, professional chess player, to talk about how she’s gained attention from The Queen’s Gambit, what it was like learning chess as a young girl, sexism in the chess world, and her signature move, the “Botez Gambit.” Find Alexandra: Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexandravbotez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missbotez/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/botezlive Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/botezlive Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla...

Feb 15, 202143 minEp. 114

“Come As You Are” with Dr. Emily Nagoski

This week we’re joined by Dr. Emily Nagoski, a sex educator, for our Valentine’s day episode! We’re covering sex, the correlation between sleep and sex, and the importance of self-love. Links: The Nap Ministry: https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/ The Feminist Survival Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminist-survival-project-2020/id1485281031 Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candicekayla/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/CandiceKayla Website: www.candicekayla.com Hosted on Ac...

Feb 08, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 113
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