It’s Shui Day part III as we revisit the practice of Feng Shui, with our resident consultant, Meghan Wallace James (@megan.wallace.james). Using sourced listener questions we go deep on shared space, Bagua specifics, desk shui, color shui and creating space that leads to thriving optimally on the daily. Roses and Thorns is Elizabeth and Steph’s shui confessions and bed shui developments with some garage conundrums and bedroom wins in the form of Etsy finds (@softframe), comforter recs (@Buffy) a...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 198
It's a rosy bouquet of listener generated questions answered by the show’s hosts, Elizabeth & Stephanie; offering their take on pursuing new careers, Nutritional Muscle Testing and CBD. Then, comedian and friend, Ian Edwards joins the show for an editorial highlight of his new and innovative comedy special, Bill Burr Presents IanTalk: Ideas Not Worth Spreading. Episode brought to you by: Native www.nativedeodorant.com promo code: TSR Wander Beauty www.wanderbeauty.com/retrograde Daily Harves...
Aug 08, 2019•49 min
We’ve got Claire Byrne, aka The Heartbreak Coach dropping by TSR HQ to answer listener questions re: all things heartbreak: friendship, dating, relationship, post - relationship, it's all here in this candid and wise conversation. Roses and thorns in a full on rose bouquet as Elizabeth and Steph recap their magical visit to Arizona. Thanks to our partners: Rothys: Rothys.com code: retrograde Cured Nutrition: curednutrition.com/shop?coupon=TSR Sweaty Betty: sweaty betty.com/podcast code: retrogra...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 199
Erica Chidi Cohen, co-founder + CEO of Los Angeles women's health education center LOOM, and author of the book Nurture; returns to the show to answer listener-generated questions from periods to pregnancy and everything in between. Roses and Thorns come through with a new meditation suggestion from Steph and we've got an 'Ask Falcon' regarding making new friends in the digital age. Thanks to our partners: Sweat Betty: sweatybetty.com/podcast code: RETROGRADE Cured Nutrition: curednutrition.com ...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 192
Informed queen, Sophia Bush, is back for her third visit to TSR HQ. She brings along her post-birthday wisdom, an open heart and chats about being the co-founder of Detroit Blows, in this fun friendship- focused catch-up. Roses and Thorns explores the mindful world of rented clothing and Zac Efron. Q: is he for rent? Let us know. Follow us @soretrograde Visit dailyharvest.com and use promo code 'retrograde' for 3 cups free in your first box! Take 10% off your first three months of Ritual Vitamin...
Jul 18, 2019•55 min
Licensed Psychotherapist and gifted healer, Rachel Cole, LCSW, SEP - beams into the TSR HQ and educates on the benefits of two therapies we don’t know much about. What is Mercier Massage and why do we need it? Somatic healing? We wanna know more! Shaking and crying and grounding with joy as we learn strengthen our relationship to self through the mind body connection - as Rachel puts it: "“What we are working on is building your capacity to be with life, both the pleasant and the unpleasant” and...
Jul 12, 2019•58 min
Cosmic mama and treasured So Retrograde guest, Ambi Kavanagh, is back to download us all with what to expect when we’re expecting major planetary shifts. It’s summer and it is eclipse season and retrogrades are everywhere. She gives insight on how to manage, what to look out for and how to deal - in this cosmically focused episode. Plus! Lots of rosey reccs for your summer vacay from some fave former guests: Ambi’s new Soulstolgy Membership Website, No Crumbs Left has a cookbook, Dr. Deepika Cho...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Coach, author and master seer, Lauren Zander of the Handel Group, is back at the So Retrograde HQ speaking on her concept of manifucking vs. manifesting and getting super real with Steph + Elizabeth about where they need to human better. It gets a little emotional, but hey... we’re here learning, with homework and all! Things get rosy later in the show with a fun announcement: Steph + Elizabeth are hitting the road! Get tickets now for their live show on 7/25 in Phoenix, AZ. AND get ready to put...
Jun 29, 2019•1 hr 7 min
It’s once again time for some podcast crossover magic with the hilarious beaut Jackie Johnson of Natch Beaut! She shares her master list of natural beauty recommendations for the summer months and the girls chime in with some fun discoveries of their own. Thank you to our partners Quip: www.getquip.com/retrograde Daily Harvest: www.dailyharvest.com/retrograde Thrive Market: www.thrivemarket.com/retrograde See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 3 min
LA dining institution, Craig’s, is a go-to spot for Steph and Elizabeth - making it a treat to have Craig Susser, head of the establishment on the show. He pulls back the curtain on his impressive run in the restaurant industry, talking smart tactics and an enlightened approach to getting into the plant forward menu game. All in celebration of the launch of his vegan frozen dessert line, Craig’s Vegan. Also discussed: LA Pride wrap up, a NYT opp ed and Roses and Thorns reclaims its place at the ...
Jun 13, 2019•57 min
Veteran comic, friend to the show and long time political commentator, Ben Gleib, is back on TSR to talk politics. This time, he is discussing the call in his heart to no longer just speak about the political landscape but to change it, by running for President in 2020. Later, Steph and Elizabeth put on their democratic hats and shout out some new wellness discoveries currently on their radar. Thrive Market: thrivemarket.com/retrograde Daily Harvest daily-harvest.com code: retrograde Rothys roth...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 200
Steph and Elizabeth continue to go deep and personal on the topic of dating and relationships with guest, Nikki Novo (@nikkinovo), an intuitive dating coach, author of The Final Swipe and extremely talented medium. Nikki drops into the TSR Universe and speaks about connecting with self, calling upon our guides and refining our intuition when it comes to the mindful world of dating and romantic partnership. Also, if you have ever wondered what a spirit guide may look like - we have some intel for...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Human Design Guide and Leadership Coach, Erin Claire Jones, drops into the TSR Universe to go deeper on the main types of Human Design, explaining how we can apply this wisdom to our lives and maximize our workplace potential. Also, TSR bffs, Chelsea Foster (@chelseannat) and Emily Althaus (@emliyalthaus) join the fun for a post 200th episode party wrap up and some roses and thorns. Thanks to our partners: Sakara.com/retrograde ($60 off) GetQuip.com/retrograde Ritual.com/retrograde To look up yo...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 189
In celebration of the 200th episode, icon and radio host, John Arthur Hill (, visits the studio and turns the tables on TSR’s beloved hosts, going deep (and shallow) with Elizabeth and Stephanie on the origin story of their friendship, the podcast and some key moments and lessons gleaned from the past 4.5 years of doing the show. Special guests include - comedian Amy Phillips and famed Roses and Thorns appropriator, Andy Cohen. Thanks to our partners: Thrive Market Www.thrivemarket.com/retrograd...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 204
Are you open to a conversation about sex and intimacy? Then this is the episode for you. Steph and Elizabeth welcome Jared Matthew Weiss to the TSR Universe to discuss his wildly popular town hall, Touchpoint, a NYC based forum that fosters a safe place for conversations around love and sex. JMW shares the tools he has learned from hosting these conversations; illuminating how to dialogue about what is traditionally considered taboo. Also in this ep: Met Gala moments, Elizabeth meets The Countes...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 191
If being a plant based influencer is a thing, the founders of Sakara Life certainly have the market cornered. Elizabeth and Stephanie welcome the bad ass bootstrapping duo that is Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise back to TSR HQ some 3+ years after their first sit down. The ladies open up about their new cookbook "Eat Clean, Play Dirty” and give us a window into their current focus is in the world of health and nutrition. Listen to our first episode with Whitney and Danielle here ! Thank you t...
May 02, 2019•56 min
When Whitney Port sits down in the TSR HQ you know two things will be discussed: her experience with reality TV (pretty sure we have some exclusives here) and of course... that word we need another word for, “wellness”; In this case, how grief pivoted her into leveling up her focus on self care. Whitney remains candid, chatting motherhood, her experience with mean moms and as an LA native, she offers up some fun recommendations (p.s TSR LA guide coming soon). If you are a Lady Baby who considers...
Apr 25, 2019•59 min•Ep. 196
In celebration of our favorite green holiday we open a discussion on the evolving and vast cannabis landscape by turning to Missgrass.com ’s founders, Anna Duckworth and Kate Miller. These ladies inform TSR about the complex plant in all her glory, answer our burning CBD queries, and join us in de-stigmatizing cannabis usage. Use code RETROGRADE for 15% off at missgrass.com Thanks to our partners: Thrivemarket.com/retrograde Daily-harvest.com code: Retrograde See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Apr 18, 2019•56 min•Ep. 194
Science meets magic as Dr. Deepika Chopra, Optimism Doctor and visual imagery expert, talks about the science behind manifestation. Offering some practices and tools prescribed to her patients that help shift limiting beliefs and put us into alignment with our truest desires. aka: how to call it in sis...scientifically speaking. Follow our guest: @drdeepikachopra Thanks to our partners: Rothys.com code: retrograde Betterhelp.com/retrograde See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...
Apr 11, 2019•52 min•Ep. 201
Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur (founders of Of A Kind, hosts of A few Things Podcast and authors of new book, Work Wife), sit down with Stephanie and Elizabeth to discuss what it takes to start and run a business with your best friend. These two pairings go deep on their interpersonal relationships and how they are reflected in their day to day business success. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 04, 2019•54 min
Lymphatic Drainage is at the top of TSR's list when it comes to buzzy wellness practices and sitting down to educate beyond the trend is Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Lisa Gainsley, expertly answering all of the Ladies' lymph related queries (If you've got lymph questions of your own follow Lisa, @thelymphaticmessage). And later, Elizabeth and Steph dive into another Rosy round listener questions (If you have questions for us to be featured on the show - DM us @soretrograde). Thanks to our par...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 205
Erin Foster (writer, actress, and a fun follow on Instagram) hits guru status at the TSR HQ as she shares some life lessons and doles out some mindful advice in the realms of dating, mental health, fertility and career. Later it's a rosy first week of Spring with another installment of 'Lady Baby Takes Trader Joe’s' and an Ask Falcon pertaining to moving to Los Angeles in your 30s. Thanks to our partners: Thrive Market: Thrivemarket.com/retrograde Ritual Vitamins: ritual.com/retrograde Robinhood...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr
Michael Domitrovich aka @EdibleSpirit, the Snatch Daddy of TSR, returns to the Mothership to spill the cosmic tea on Mercury Retrograde, Pisces Season, the upcoming Spring Equinox and puts on his impressive channeling hat doing psychic readings for our call in listeners! Thanks to our sponsors: Green Chef: www.greenchef.us/retrograde Rothy’s: www.rothys.com/retrograde Lola: mylola.com code: retrograde40 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 199
Amina Altai, conscious business advisor, illuminates the episode with some practical insight on aligning mind, body and business while harnessing our inner (boy) boss. Continuing to serialize their present personal experiences, Steph updates us on her quest to consciously couple, while Elizabeth shares how she consciously uncoupled from the apartment where TSR was conceived. Thank to our partners: Thrive Market: www.thrivemarket.com/retrograde Calm App: www.calm.com/retrograde Shoedazzle: www.sh...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 188
Devon Cajuste, former NFL tight end and current energy healer joins the show to discuss his connections to the football field and the universal energy field. He shares with us how he communes with spirit and offers up some solid crystal recommendations. Okay fine we’ll take him under our tiny wings, since you begged us to! Things get rosey as Elizabeth looks forward to a new chapter and Steph is deep in to the chapters of the greatest dating book of all time as she learns what it’s like to date ...
Feb 28, 2019•55 min
Author Ruby Warrington leads this weeks episode with a curious mind around alcohol consumption. As founder of celebrated astrological portal, The Numinous, and author of Material Girl, Mystical World, her latest book, Sober Curious unpacks our societal and personal behaviors around drinking and how it aligns (or doesn’t ) with one’s spiritual quest. Elizabeth and Steph answer listener questions and give some fun announcements too. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 188
'Girls Gotta Eat' Hosts, Ashley and Rayna stop by TSR HQ for this sexy yet distinctly non-Valentine’s Day centric episode. The ladies chat dating escapades in the modern era and try to glean some lessons along the way. Elizabeth and Steph re-live some tales of their own and in the most mensch-y of moments, Elizabeth’s parents drop by with some rosey advice. Thanks to our partners: Rothys: Rothys.com/retrograde Calm: calm.com/retrograde Wander Beauty: wanderbeauty.com -retrograde See Privacy Poli...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr
Nicole Sachs (psychotherapist, author, and founder of TheCureForChronicPain.com ), joins Elizabeth and Stephanie for their 4th year birthday show, to discuss the power of the mind body connection as a pathway to healing. Updates: Elizabeth is out of her house and Steph tries to get a boyfriend. A birthday celebration indeed! Thrive market- thrivemarket.com/retrograde Nativedeodorant.com code: retrograde Third love- thirdlove.com/retrograde See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Dave Asprey joins the show to bless the TSR Universe with some bio hacking knowledge on brain optimization. Nicotine, Nootropics and butter coffee, oh my! Later, get rosy with some lady baby tips on food findings, TMJ relief and oral hygiene, lol we said oral. Check out our amazing sponsors! www.getquip.com/retrograde www.dailyharvest.com code: retrograde for three cups free! retrograde.robinhood.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 190
Going deep on two categories of main importance in the That's So Retrograde Universe -Skin and Astrology - Stephanie and Elizabeth sit down with Heyday co-founder Michael Pollak and Astrologer extraordinaire, Ambi Kavanaugh, for this illuminating show recorded live at Heyday Skincare in Los Angeles Special thanks to our partners: Thrive Market - thrivwemarket.com/retrograde Ritual Vitamins ritual.com/retrograde Calm App CALM.COM/RETROGRADE The first 100 listeners of the podcast can book a 50 Min...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 228
