What can Zen philosophy teach us about navigating the unpredictability of entrepreneurship and life? Tune into The Other Way as we chat with Leo Babauta, bestselling author and founder of Zen Habits, to explore how we can embrace joy and opportunity, even in the face of chaos. Leo shares his personal journey with a warmth and authenticity that will resonate with anyone who’s going through tough times. From overcoming imposter syndrome to practicing mindfulness, Leo’s wisdom shines as we discuss ...
Sep 24, 2024•52 min
This episode takes us on a beautiful journey exploring the deep connections between Buddhism, Reiki, Daoism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We dive into Lara’s inspiring path—from her beginnings in Europe to working as a designer in NYC, and eventually immersing herself in the study of Chinese Medicine and Reiki, while embracing the practice of Buddhism. Together, we explore the essence of Yin and Yang and how energy is at the heart of our experiences, health, and balance. Tune in to hear how...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min
What if the key to transforming your career and personal life lies in embracing discomfort and letting go of numbing habits? In this episode of "The Other Way," we sit down with Cecily Mak, a mother, writer, podcast host, Founder of the ClearLife movement, and co-founder of Wisdom Ventures, who shares her journey from a high-powered career in law to leading a movement focused on intentional living. Today we cover: Cecily’s journey going from 20 years of diverse experience as an attorney, revenue...
Sep 09, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 87
🌱 BONUS TREAT: Marysia's School of the Sacred Wild Apprenticeship program starts 9/7; we have a special 15% off code for The Other Way listeners: https://apprentice.schoolofthesacredwild.com/plans/1442208?bundle_token=dcd7a347476a35c8b05bba5b42147e80&utm_source=manual (Valued at $525!) What if you could transform personal trauma into a thriving career? Our latest conversation with Marysia Miernowska, a celebrated herbalist, teacher, and earth activist, promises to reveal exactly how she did...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 82
Welcome back to The Other Way ! I'm Kasia, your host, and I'm thrilled to reconnect with you all after our season break. As many of you know, I wrapped up last season during a challenging time. My mom was diagnosed with cancer just days before our last episode, and I've been in NYC since mid-July, supporting her, navigating this uncertainty, and celebrating the moments that matter—like my brother’s beautiful wedding, which we brought to New York so my mom could be a part of it. While I have many...
Aug 30, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Hi everyone, welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is a season wrap-up and life update. It isn’t something I had been expecting to share, but it’s a profoundly significant update and season of life for me. My initial plans were to share a bit about my recent reiki training in Ojai, a bit about my trip to Spirit Weavers in June, and chat about some business items that have come up along with my Zen practice but life has a funny way of redirecting things. My mom was diagnosed with cancer and f...
Jul 17, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 84
Today we have another hormonal health deep dive for you all: we’re covering female life stages of fertility into perimenopause with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Maddy Pollack. Maddy’s story is kind of wild: After surviving cancer at 25 years old, she became passionate about nutrition, movement and mindfulness in order to get more control over her own health and to help others do the same. Maddy dove into the world of female hormones a few years later when she realized her stress levels we...
Jul 10, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Hello everyone, and welcome back to The Other Way! My goal with this podcast is to feature inspiring guests who are forging unconventional paths in work, life, and health. From experts on women's fertility and menopause to spiritual teachers exploring Zen philosophy in today's world, we dive into multifaceted topics that intrigue me because, well, we're all multifaceted. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce our next guest, the very multidimensional Carley DeMarco, writer, yoga teacher, and founder o...
Jul 02, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Hi everyone! Welcome back to The Other Way. I'm thrilled to be here after taking a short break to recover from Spirit Weavers and my Reiki training in Ojai. I'll be sharing an episode about those experiences soon. Today, I'm excited to welcome back an amazing guest, Dr. Gabby Pavelko, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine based in Sausalito, CA. Dr. Gabby is a primary care doctor with a special focus on hormonal and women's health, which will be our topic today. In addition to her practice, D...
Jun 25, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 75
Hi Everyone! I am so beyond excited to welcome back Deborah Eden Tull. Eden is a Zen Meditation teacher, author, activist, founder of Mindful Revolution, and teacher of mine. We had Eden on the podcast in 2022 (link below) and I’m beyond thrilled to invite her back this year to dive deeper into luminous darkness, embodiment, her presence as a feminine teacher in a mostly Patriachical religion (re: Buddhism), and how to find an essence of trust and surrender in the midst of turbulent times. Today...
Jun 11, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 74
Today's episode is all about fertility, and it's not what you think! I am joined by Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. We're diving into the topic of preconception - from food and environment to age + how your preconception care even affects the health of your FUTURE baby! What we cover: Misconceptions about conception Why Alexandria believes that “age” is not a factor + why! The difference between chronological age and bi...
Jun 04, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 75
What if aligning your daily routine with your hormonal cycles could transform your productivity and well-being? Today I'm diving into a solo episode providing an update on life, spirituality, and how cycle syncing (or cyclical living) has changed my life. This solo episode of The Other Way explores how embracing your natural rhythms can be a game-changer, especially within a patriarchal society that often overlooks the unique needs of women - and the cycles of nature. Today I'll be covering: Lif...
May 28, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 73
Hi, dear friends. This week, I have a very special episode about cancer prevention—with a female hormone twist. We're diving into holistic cancer prevention with one of the world's experts, Dr. Nalini Chilkov, who is a pioneer in Integrative Cancer Care, focusing on cancer prevention and immune enhancement. According to the British Journal of Cancer, one in two people will develop cancer at some point in their lives. In the United States, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will get cancer in their life...
May 21, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 72
Welcome back, community! I am really honored to bring on my next amazing guest: Sara Avant Stover. This week's episode is perfectly timed with her latest book which is NOW live, Handbook for the Heartbroken . Today we're talking about the messy stuff —heartache, health issues, money troubles—and how they shape us. I so deeply appreciate this powerful conversation because Sara touches on not just the pains we face but also those "second arrows" e.g. the broken dreams that follow loss, the shame t...
May 14, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 71
Today I am so excited to welcome two incredible women whom I deeply admire: Yasmin Nouri ( Host of Behind Her Empire podcast and Co-founder of Beeya Wellness ) and Kaya Purohit, MS (Nutritionist and Co-founder of Beeya Wellness ). Not only have these two ladies been instrumental in my own journey as a co-founder, but their product has helped me find balance in my own cycle (especially navigating endometriosis). What we cover: Hormone balancing: why nutrition is important Seed cycling: what is it...
May 07, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 71
Did you know that 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis? From cramps, and fatigue, to no symptoms at all endometriosis is a condition that affects so many women - yet is wildly under-studied. It is one of the FEW conditions out there where women are told: "There is no cure". Today's episode is about diving deep into this condition, treatment options, and about some powerful science behind the mind-body connection. My guest today: Katie Edmonds, an endo warrior, nutritional therapist, Paleo Aut...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 69
Hi everyone! Today I'm speaking with Joe Hollier, Co-Founder of Light -> a minimalistic, non-addictive smartphone alternative. For those of you who have known me for a while I've been on a long-time mission to become more intention with the information I'm taking in and to cultivate more focus and flow into my day. Partner that with my long-time meditation practice and over the past few years it has become obvious to me that my phone... as convenient as it is... is definitely part of a larger...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 67
Hi everyone! I'm hopping on for a solo episode. I got a lot of great feedback from the last one, so I wanted to share some personal updates for you all to connect more deeply with the community here AND to share what's been coming up in my life (in case it resonates and can be meaningful for you). On today's episode, I cover: A business update since January 2024 Some of the challenges I've been running into in business & life To Be Magnetic + some of my manifestation work The "tests" I've be...
Apr 16, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 66
Today we're diving into female health x Ayurveda, functional nutrition, hormone balancing with food, and the incredible research behind Yoga Nidra. My guest for the podcast this week is Nimisha Gandhi, a nutritionist, researcher, educator, community-builder, and devoted mother. With a background in functional medicine nutrition, Ayurvedic counseling, and Yoga Nidra/meditation teaching, Nimisha's journey from tech founder to wellness advocate is fueled by a passion for preventative healthcare. Th...
Apr 09, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Today's episode is a bit different than the usual... but one I've been so excited to publish for a while. Calling all my witchy babes - we are diving into all things witchcraft, magick, breathing through stereotypes, and more. We're chatting with Tenae Stewart, cottage witch and published author of the best sellers, The Modern Witch's Guide to Magickal Self-Care" and "The Modern Witch's Guide to Natural Magick". For all my Practical Magic Fans, astrology curious, and spiritually inclined, this i...
Apr 02, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 69
In today's episode, we've got Sarah Tulin, a "human design introducer" who is bringing human design into the corporate world. We're merging astrology, Kabbalah, I'Ching, and Myers-Briggs with this powerful system as we dig into how to employ Human Design for finding your purpose, building your team, and reaching your full potential. If you're familiar with Human Design but want to go deeper: this episode is a must-listen for you. Sarah reveals how CEOs' leadership styles are tied to their human ...
Mar 26, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Today's topic is ALL ABOUT HORMONES. Ashley Rocha, the founder of Ladywell, joins us to chat about women's hormonal health, herbalism, and what it's like building a business while raising two (!!) babies under 3 years old. We are going to explore the link between a symptom-free menstrual cycle and fertility, and how herbal supplements like ashwagandha can work miracles for both women's and men's reproductive health. Other topics: Lifestyle tips for balancing your hormones pre-conception and post...
Mar 19, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 67
Ever felt like you're constantly running on a treadmill of productivity, yet somehow you're still not getting anywhere? I can definitely relate. As a self-proclaimed Type A - I often found myself in hyperdoing mode (wholly disconnected from my body and any part of my feminine, flowy being). What would this lead to? Burn out, disatisfaction, and questioning the end I was running towards! Today's episode is a deep dive into this theme as we speak with Amy Natalie; feminine embodiment guide, author...
Mar 12, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 65
Today, we're diving into some awesome topics – Motherhood, clean skincare, and the journey of building a cult-favorite brand. Our special guest is Bethany McDaniel, the founder of Primally Pure. We'll chat about every aspect of her business, from the spa they've built to their amazing line of skincare, deodorant, dry shampoo, and more. Plus, they just launched a regenerative farm – talk about taking things full circle! Bethany's story is incredible. We'll explore how she launched her company, ba...
Mar 05, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 60
We are BACK with our cherished guest, Amy Berryhill, and today we are confronting the cultural taboos of menstruation and discovering the life-giving power within our feminine cycles. In today's episode, we navigate the flowing path of embodiment. This practice goes beyond the rigidity of schedules and to-do lists, encouraging us to embrace the innate intuition and wildness that come with our natural rhythms. Trust me, by the end of our conversation, you'll view the ebbs and flows of your own li...
Feb 27, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Embark on an enlightening exploration of fertility and feminine energy with our esteemed guest, Ariele Myers, a revered acupuncturist and fertility virtuoso. This episode promises to guide you through the delicate symphony of Chinese medicine, offering profound revelations on how aligning our lives with our deepest womb wisdom can catalyze personal and professional metamorphosis. Witness the harmonious blend of ancient practices with modern insights as Ariele brings her wealth of knowledge and h...
Feb 20, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Unlock the secrets of your hormonal health as we journey with Dr. Danielle Wright-Terrell, an esteemed OBGYN, and CEO of Honey Coaching, through the ebbs and flows of the female body's natural rhythms. This episode taps into her vast expertise, from unraveling hormonal imbalances to offering a lifeline during the transformative postpartum period. As a mother and active Air Force member, Dr. Wright-Terrell intricately weaves her narrative with practical advice, illuminating the profound importanc...
Feb 13, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Hello and welcome to The Other Way, a lifestyle podcast exploring uncommon, unconventional, or alternative approaches to life, business, and health. I’m your host, Kasia; I’m a founder and mindfulness practitioner on a mission to harmonize “being” with “doing”, and discover my most authentic and aligned self along the way. In my experience, stepping into that kind of alignment often requires us to take the less traveled path. On this podcast, I explore those paths. Here, you can expect real, raw...
Jan 31, 2024•55 sec•Season 2Ep. 59
The Nourish podcast -> is now "The Other Way"! Welcome to our 2024 update episode - with a lot of changes coming :) ✨ We've updated our brand, podcast name, and design. ✨ I launched a new business - and product in the space of embodiment, cyclical living, and mindfulness ✨ I went through a massive, uncomfortable state of limbo in 2024 - which I alluded to a year ago. I'm coming out on the other side - but this episode dives into the changes I've come to make since then ✨ Introducing seasonali...
Jan 31, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 60
✨ Want to meet Botnia and more amazing Bay Area brands in person? Join us at the Sausalito Winter Fest! This Saturday, December 16th from 10AM-5PM (@sausalitowintermarket on IG)✨ Are you ready to revolutionize your skincare routine? Prepare to be enlightened as we take you on a journey through the world of clean, plant-based skincare with our fascinating guest, Justine Kahn, the founder of Botnia Skincare . This episode is packed with key insights on how skincare is not just about the surface bu...
Dec 12, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 55
