Welcome back! Today we are joined by fellow podcasters, Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik - hosts of of Almost 30 Podcast. Almost 30 was one of the first podcasts we ever listened to and we are so excited to have them on for our 100th episode! What we talk about: Why Krista & Lindsey started their podcast back in 2016 What they were both doing before Almost 30 and how their lives have changed since A bit about some of their recent guests and conversations on Almost 30 Krista & Lindsey's...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Janey Riley, expert infant and toddler sleep consultant and founder of WeeSleep, where she oversees a team of over 50 certified sleep consultants to help families all around the world who are struggling with sleep issues. With 12 different programs for sleep deprived families, her approach covers children from 3 months all the way up to school age (10 years old). Janey is a single mom and created WeeSleep after her own experience with her son. What we talk abo...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Welcome back! This week we are joined by celebrity psychic medium, Karyn Reece. Karyn is rated in the top 1% of psychics, with 98% accuracy, and has been featured on TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, FYI, The CW, Travel Channel, and A&E. Today, she’s answering all our questions about mediumship and life after death. What we talk about: How Karyn first realized she was a medium A few of the craziest experiences she’s had receiving messages from people’s loved ones What coincidences mean What Karyn be...
Jan 03, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Welcome back! Our last episode of the year is a SOLO episode. We’re chatting about everything we learned in 2021, answering a bunch of listener questions, sharing results from our Instagram polls, and making some predictions for what dating will be like in 2022. What we talk about: Dating a coworker How to know if someone is “the one” Moving on after a breakup Long distance relationships How to know if it’s just sex Suggesting dates early on Encouraging your partner to exercise Lifestyle changes...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Welcome back! This week we are joined by Tennesha Wood, dating coach and founder of The Broom List, matchmaking service dedicated to pairing educated, successful, marriage-minded, black singles. Tennesha has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, InStyle, Refinery29, People, Essence, the Today Show, and more. This episode is GOLD for anyone who is in the dating world or in a relationship. Tennesha offers the most helpful, tangible advice for how to approach dating as a single person, and how ...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Sonia Hare, certified fitness trainer and holistic nutritionist and founder of the Sonia Series. We discovered Sonia’s workouts a few months ago and have seen firsthand how impactful her program is. Having grown up a dancer with parents who both worked in the fitness industry, Sonia has truly spent a lifetime learning about fitness and nutrition and the science behind the workouts she teaches. What we talk about with Sonia: The importance of weight training i...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Welcome back! This week we are joined by Maisy Bristol, astrology and tarot expert who focuses on using the natal chart and custom tarot spreads to improve your relationships and dating life. What we talk about with Maisy: what your Venus sign means for how you approach dating and relationships the difference between your sun, moon, and riding signs what it can mean when your sun and rising are the same what it can mean if you were born on a full or new moon different tarot spreads for love and ...
Dec 06, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Danielle Schnapp of @eatwellwithdanielle. Danielle was one of the first people we connected with when we started Mostly Balanced and we are so excited to have been able to connect with her and to share her story. Danielle truly embodies everything we believe in when it comes to pursuing your passion and manifesting the life you want. Prior to the pandemic, Danielle was working in beauty/marketing and had almost no baking experience, and now she spends most of...
Nov 29, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari, TMJ & Orofacial Pain Specialist based in NYC. We learn all about TMJ and jaw pain, what some of the causes are, why it is important to see a specialist, and how Dr. Nojan's approach is individualized for each of his patients. Dr. Nojan shares his thoughts on different treatments and remedies such as botox, mouth guards, facial massage, and acupuncture. We also talk about his personal experience striving for work-life balance with a de...
Nov 22, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Kim Ross, founder of Ora acupuncture studio in NoHo, NYC. Kim shares her story of how she was first introduced to acupuncture and the impact it had on her well-being, and how she eventually decided to open up her own acupuncture studio. We also talk about: the benefits of acupuncture how to get the most out of your first acupuncture session opening a business in NYC during COVID acupuncture for fertility & during pregnancy finding the right acupuncturist ...
Nov 15, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Welcome back! Today we are joined by sex and dating coach Myisha Battle, having an open conversation about all things, you guessed it, sex and dating. Myisha has her degree in Health Education from San Francisco State University with a focus on sexual health, and her Master's in Psychology from The New School. She also received a certificate in Gender & Sexuality from the University of Amsterdam, and completed a sex coach training from Sex Coach University and is now a certified member of th...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Welcome back! Today we are joined by dermatology PA, Sydney Karp, talking about all things skincare and cosmetic and medical dermatology. What we talk about: Skincare myths Skincare products everyone should be using Botox & Filler FAQs How Sydney balances work and life Set-ups Advice for dating someone with a very different work schedule What we're trying this week: Carleigh's Pick: Sakara metabolism bar (code XOBALANCED for 20% off) Mia's Pick: Relaxus bamboo charcoal face brush As always, ...
Nov 01, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Sydney Webb, founder and CEO of vegan, superfood cookie dough company, Toto. As a junior in high school, Sydney was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease and it changed the path of her life. A few years later, she was diagnosed with colon cancer, and this diagnosis is what led her to discover the healing power of adaptogens. She shares the story of her diagnoses, how she dealt with them, and how they have impacted her life. She answers our questions about the...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Welcome back! Today we are joined by psychic channel and human design expert, Aycee Brown. Aycee uses her intuitive gifts and knowledge to help guide her clients to emotional empowerment and clarity. In today’s episode she teaches us how to make better decisions in our dating life by tapping into our human design. A few topics we cover: Navigating dating apps successfully for your HD type Most & least compatible HD types Why you should "date yourself" first & how to actually do that Shif...
Oct 18, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Welcome back! Today we are joined by digital creator Elana Berlin. Elana opens up about her experience losing her best friend to cancer and struggling with anxiety. She also shares her thoughts on being single when a lot of her friends are married with kids, and how she released the timeline expectations she used to put on herself. We talk about how grief looks different for everyone, why you shouldn’t judge someone by their social media or what you see on the outside, and the importance of taki...
Oct 11, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Morgan Raphael, face behind @bun_undone and creator of Self Care Society. Morgan has been running her blog/Instagram for four years and launched Self Care Society two years ago as an approachable tool and community for guided self care. In today’s episode we chat with Morgan about her path from corporate event planning to working at an advertising agency, to eventually deciding to pursue her blog and Instagram full time. She talks about the factors that went ...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Anneliese Aeria, dancer, actress, entrepreneur, and founder of AAPETPEOPLE. Anneliese has such an inspiring story and has accomplished so much at 19 years old. She tells us about pursuing dance from a young age, her decision to graduate high school at 16, and how she’s achieved her bachelor’s, masters, and launched her own business in the past three years. We talk about the impact pets can have on our mental health and our lives, and the impact you can have b...
Sep 27, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 84
Welcome back! This week we're joined by Ali and Roark, co-hosts of dating advice podcast, Finding Mr. Height, and we're chatting about (you guessed it) dating! We talk about everything from situationships, ghosting, communication, defining the relationship, "the one", and the worst dating advice they've ever received. We debate common dating advice such as "if you're confused, he's not interested" and "if he wanted to he would." You can find Ali & Roark on Instagram @findingmrheight and list...
Sep 20, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Logan Ury, Author of the book How to Not Die Alone , a step-by-step guide to finding love and improving your relationships. Logan is a behavioral scientist turned dating coach. She studied at Harvard and then went on to run Google's behavioral science team before landing her most recent role as the head of relationship science at Hinge. As you can imagine, her book is extremely data-driven and backed by a ton of research. We dive into many of the topics cover...
Sep 13, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Jenna Langbaum, author of Me in Search of You , a collection of stories about the highs and lows of dating in New York City. We absolutely loved this book and we loved chatting with Jenna. The episode dives into many hot topics in modern dating, from ghosting, first date outfits, and dating app fails, to long distance relationships, sex on a first date, how to know if someone likes you, and how long your dates should really last. Jenna offers such a down-to-e...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Welcome back! Today we are joined by fitness and nutrition coach Emma Belloumo. Emma shares the story of how she decided to leave her corporate career to pursue a career in fitness, and of the career leaps she has taken since then to go out on her own. We also talk about burnout, why your thirties are even better than your twenties, the benefits of taking a break from dating, and what it was like to move cross country during COVID. You can find Emma on Instagram @emmabelloumo , or head to her we...
Aug 30, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Subconscious Specialist and Healer, Jena Sophia, chatting about all things manifestation, trauma healing, and the connection of mind and body. Jena is trained in many different spiritual and scientific methods and has helped thousands of people cross the world from celebrities and creatives to Fortune 500 CEO's and Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneurs. Jena's mission is to transform people's limiting beliefs, stress, past traumas, and ancestral patterns to help t...
Aug 23, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Welcome back! Today we are joined by one of our FAVORITE fitness instructors and complete vibeologist, Shane Camaro, chatting about all things independence, loneliness, long distance relationships, and so much more. Shane tells us the story of meeting her husband when she least expected it and how their love story developed while they lived on different continents. She talks about how she handles loneliness living in a different country from her family and friends, and how to take responsibility...
Aug 16, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 78
Welcome back! Today we are chatting with Jacquie Smith, integrative health coach and founder of Little Adapts by Jax, a holistic health and fitness program based on the premise that small changes can lead to big results. Jacque has her teaching certifications in barre and yoga and studied holistic nutrition at IIN. She is also trained in pre and post-natal fitness methods and she has various different health coaching programs to fit specific needs for brides-to-be, moms-to-be, and anyone who wan...
Aug 09, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Madi Murphy, professional astrologer, intuitive healer, and wellness entrepreneur. Madi's spiritual wellness brand, CosmicRX provides spiritual empowerment, tapping into astrology and self-care to align the mind, body & soul. In today's episode, Madi gives us explanations on things like what mercury retrograde actually is, advice on how to embrace it, how to use the new moon and full moon to manifest, and small shifts we can make to improve our relationsh...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Welcome back! We are SO excited for today's BONUS episode with Tarot Reader, Dante Sabatino. We simply could not hold onto this one any longer. Dante has been working in the spiritual space for over 35 years, offering psychic readings to long-time clients in NYC. He was featured in NY Mag's Curbed as one of the best psychics in NYC in 2021. He was called out for his "startling accuracy" and ability to predict events years out. Dante offers his readings in person in Chelsea, or over Zoom and has ...
Jul 30, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Marissa West (CEO and Creator) and Heidi Hillman (COO and Master Trainer), co-owners of West Kept Secret, a unique HIIT workout fusing cardio, strength, and pilates. Heidi and Marissa share their story of how they met, what they were each doing up until that point, and how they decided to work together to build the empire that WKS is today. Heidi, Marissa, and their team train everyone from celebrities and models to professional athletes and people from all d...
Jul 26, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Ella Davar, Registered Dietician with a holistic approach. Ella grew up in a small town in Russia where her family owned a farm. After moving to NYC to pursue a career on Wall Street, she lost touch with herself and the intuition she always had growing up around fresh foods and eating to feel good. Ella shares how she decided to walk away from the finance hustle and to go back to school to become a RD. Now, she works with busy professionals to help them learn...
Jul 19, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Welcome back! Today we are joined by lifestyle writer, Sarah Levy, who's work focuses on sobriety, relationships, and personal identity. Sarah's writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, among many other publications, and her book, Drinking Games, will be coming out in January 2023. Sarah is down to earth and relatable and recording this episode felt just like chatting with a friend! Sarah shares her story of how she decided to go after her dream of becoming ...
Jul 12, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Welcome back! Today we are joined by Alana Kessler, MS, RDN, Ayurveda Specialist, Functional Nutritionist, and Expert Registered Yoga Teacher. Alanna has years of experience working in Eastern and Western nutrition, Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Interpersonal Psycho-Spiritual Healing, and life coaching modalities and she helps her clients treat issues relating to food, hormonal imbalances, stress, fatigue, and more. In today’s episode, we hear Alana’s story and what led her do...
Jul 05, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 71
