From the rise of vegan meat alternatives in 2020 to the home renovation craze of 2021, one brand has been successfully predicting the latest wellness trends for years: Popular women's lifestyle brand Well + Good. Senior Vice President and General Manager of Well + Good Kate Spies is here to share the brand's trend report for 2022 and break it all down for us. In our conversation, we'll get her top 2022 wellness predictions across all of our favorite categories from beauty and self-care, to fitne...
Dec 15, 2021•56 min
Our brains are a mystery that even the most talented neuroscientists can’t solve. But our guest today has devoted his career to exploring every corner of the human brain to try and understand it. Today, Brit sits down with David Eagleman, a renowned neuroscientist at Stanford University, entrepreneur, TED speaker, and international bestselling author. In his studies, he seeks to answer questions like “What is creativity? And why do we dream?” In this episode, David chats with us about a new theo...
Dec 08, 2021•54 min
Whether you love to paint your nails or prefer to keep them natural, nail care is often overlooked as part of our self-care routines. If you've always wanted to get salon-quality nails on your own, this week’s guest is here to tell you how! Sarah Gibson Tuttle is the founder and CEO of Olive and June, a nail care company helping its customers master at-home nail care and easy manicures and pedicures through its innovative products and services. Today, Sarah shares her tips and tricks for a perfe...
Dec 01, 2021•52 min
Gratitude isn't just a touchy-feely thing — it is literally part of our health and well-being and can even change the shape of our brain. And this time of year invites us to reflect on what we're most grateful for. To help you achieve that “attitude of gratitude” this season, we're looking back at some of Brit's favorite advice from guests who shared their expertise on the mindful topic, as well as how to use it to build a happier, healthier life. People like Dr. Laurie Santos, Austin Kleon, Cha...
Nov 24, 2021•29 min
Take a trip down memory lane with Brit Morin as she looks back on a decade of what it took to build Brit + Co! That's right — this week marks our 10-year anniversary, and we're reflecting on the journey that sparked this creative and courageous space for women for so long now (10 years is an eternity in startup world!). To celebrate this milestone, we're sharing a special replay of the Brit + Co founding story episode featuring Brit's co-founder, Anjelika Temple. Listen in to hear the full, juic...
Nov 17, 2021•45 min
During the pandemic, we were inspired to bring a taste of the outside world into our homes by filling them with potted plants. But how do we take care of our new plant babies? Today, we have notable plant and interior stylist on the show, Hilton Carter, to help us answer this question and more! Since his plant fascination started back in 2014, Hilton has written three books, started a podcast surrounding plant care, and even launched a product line with Target. Today, Hilton has over 250 plants ...
Nov 10, 2021•48 min
When we think of hypnosis, we usually think of gimmicky shows with swinging pocket watches and mind control. But is there any truth to this? This week, Brit sits down with Grace Smith, one of the nation's top hypnotherapists, to give us some insight into what hypnotherapy is and how it can help us. And in this very special episode of TMSN, Brit talks about what happened during her first ever hypnotherapy session that took place just before this show's recording. Brit and Grace also discuss how t...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Do you believe in UFOs? What about paranormal activity like ghosts? Whether you do or don’t, or fall somewhere in between (like me!), our guest expert is sure to inspire a fresh viewpoint for you. On this episode, Brit is talking with Professor Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion and Associate Dean of Humanities at Rice University. Jeffrey shares his knowledge on the history of UFO sightings, how past trauma can influence your ability to have paranormal experiences, and wh...
Oct 27, 2021•40 min
If you've applied to a job recently, you've likely seen phrases like "team player" and "strategic thinker" fill the description. But how do you develop and learn these types of power skills? Today, Brit is sitting down with Suzanne Howard, the founder and Dean of IDEO U, a digital learning platform where anyone can learn to solve anything creatively. Suzanne talks about how to lead with passion, create space for innovation, run successful remote meetings, and reimagine how we view female leaders...
Oct 20, 2021•48 min
Getting a proper night's rest is a huge struggle for many of us. When we don't sleep enough, everything is thrown out of whack, from our creativity, productivity, mood, sex life, and more. On this episode, Brit chats with Jeff Kahn, the co-founder and CEO of Rise Science, an app that helps you improve your sleep and daily energy by focusing on two key things: sleep debt and circadian rhythm. Jeff breaks down how to use both of these concepts to understand your own sleep patterns, plus how to bou...
Oct 13, 2021•52 min
In a world filled with so many ideas, it can seem overwhelming to try and start something new. But our guest today tells us how we can take an idea and turn it into a reality, because he’s done it many times before. Marc Randolph is best known as the co-founder and the first CEO of Netflix. Since Marc left Netflix in 2003, he's spent a majority of his time doing what he loves most: serving as a mentor to CEOs of young and growing companies. He’s also the author of the book, This Will Never Work ...
Oct 06, 2021•55 min
While it's fun to test out new products and optimize our skincare routines, it can be overwhelming — not to mention expensive — trying to figure out the perfect formula for ourselves. That’s we have Lauryn Evarts Bosstick here to help guide us through the world of beauty and wellness. After all, she’s been doing it for 10 years now through her blog, The Skinny Confidential. Today, Brit sits down with Lauryn to talk about how to tackle inflammation using ice, what Lauryn’s simple skincare routine...
Sep 29, 2021•47 min
Tapping into your creative side can feel daunting at times. How can we break through the mental barriers holding us back and just start creating? Luckily, we have a creativity expert with us on the show today, Austin Kleon. Austin is a New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going. Press play to hear Brit and Austin dive into all things creativity: from how to think of creativity as a...
Sep 22, 2021•51 min
Have you ever tried to create healthier habits for yourself and struggled to stick with them? What about trying to break a bad habit? It turns out that in order to change our behaviors, we need a strong sense of motivation in addition to self-control. But how can we get more of that? This week, Brit sits down with Charles Duhigg, a successful journalist and author of the books, The Power of Habit and Smarter, Better, Faster: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity. Time to find out what’s ...
Sep 15, 2021•55 min
You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life: more money, a better job, and more Netflix. But according to the happiness expert, Dr. Laurie Santos, those things may not make you as happy as you think. Dr. Santos is a cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Yale University and head of Yale’s Silliman College. She is also the host of the popular podcast, “The Happiness Lab”. Today she’s talking with Brit about how money correlates to happiness, what role free time plays...
Sep 08, 2021•51 min
We all have an inner voice, but how do we ensure it's an optimistic one versus full of constant nagging and critique? Today, Dr. Ethan Kross — an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan, founder of the Emotion and Self Control Laboratory, and author of the national best selling book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It — sits down with Brit to share where all of that internal chatter comes from and what tools we have to make it more positive. They ...
Sep 01, 2021•54 min
Ice cream maker and entrepreneur Jeni Britton Bauer has developed thousands of craveable flavor combinations over the last two decades building her eponymous brand, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Listen in as Jeni shares how she went from humble beginnings living off of $638 a month (scooping ice cream at a local Ohio farmer's market) to building a $100 million dessert brand recognized across the US. Jeni also weighs in on the cup versus cone debate, the number one ice cream flavor combo that all h...
Aug 25, 2021•42 min
Listen in as the co-founders of SoulCycle take us back to the beginning and share the origin story behind their revolutionary fitness brand that changed spin class forever. Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler share how they reached their first customers (in an era before Instagram — mind you), how they created top-notch company culture that carried over into each workout, and the entrepreneurial lessons they learned as the business scaled to new markets. They also give us a sneak peek into their new...
Aug 18, 2021•48 min
We're celebrating ONE MILLION downloads with a special episode in which Brit looks back on some of her favorite learnings that made this last year so epic and inspiring. Tune in to hear featured highlights from phenomenal women like Elaine Welteroth, Diane von Furstenberg, Bethenny Frankel, Amanda Kloots, and Melissa Bernstein. We'll be back next week with fresh interviews and exciting new guests, so stay tuned. For more, follow us @britandco on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Aug 11, 2021•44 min
When we talk about aging, many people focus on the external signs of getting older like spotting gray hair or wrinkles. But what we often overlook is how that's all a result of the aging going on inside our bodies. On today's show, scientist Andrew Steele teaches us about recent advancements in biology that can help us slow down the aging process and potentially extend our generation's life expectancy. Tune in as the bestselling author of 'Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Gettin...
Aug 04, 2021•48 min
If to-do lists rule your life, listen in to this episode with David Allen — renowned productivity consultant, author, and creator of the time management method Getting Things Done. He joins Brit to share his best hacks to be more productive, plus why he thinks daydreaming is actually good for you. David also walks us through his five-step process for decluttering our never-ending stream of tasks to help us claim back time for the things we really want to be doing. Learn more about your ad-choice...
Jul 28, 2021•46 min
In this very special episode of Teach Me Something New, one of America’s most successful self-made entrepreneurs — Katrina Lake — joins Brit to share how she turned her idea for a fashion styling business into a billion dollar company that went public. Katrina walks us through the humble beginnings of Stitch Fix, the determined immigrant mentality she adopted from her Japanese-American heritage, and how she grew a company from a team of one to almost 10,000 employees. Tune in for her recruiting ...
Jul 21, 2021•41 min
After an isolating year, many are finding it difficult to socialize in the ways they used to. Talking to strangers especially can feel awkward or down right intimidating when you're out of practice. But today's expert is here to help us all feel more comfortable connecting with anyone. Journalist Joe Keohane joins Brit for a conversation on the unexpected mental health benefits of talking to strangers, plus how to feel confident striking up a conversation with anyone, anywhere — from your local ...
Jul 14, 2021•46 min
Heidi Murkoff is the author of the iconic pregnancy book ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ and she’s on today’s episode to talk about all things pregnancy. From what you need to know about getting pregnant, to who should be in the room with you while you’re giving birth, Heidi breaks down myths, postpartum factoids and more to support you in your journey toward motherhood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Jul 07, 2021•47 min
Sallie Krawcheck has been called “the most powerful woman on Wall Street'' and her career thus far, only proves it. She has been the CEO of Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and CFO of Citigroup, along with the author of ‘Own It: The Power of Women at Work’. Now, she is the CEO and cofounder of Ellevest, a financial advisory firm for women and the first company of its kind to reach a billion dollars in assets. Sallie’s conversation with Brit touches base on Sallie’s personal career j...
Jun 30, 2021•56 min
Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a seven-time New York Times best-selling author. His most recent book is 'A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload.' Brit and Cal's conversation is an interesting one as they talk about what digital minimalism means, how we can achieve it and what impacts the digital world is having on us in general. With many of us struggling to find that work-life balance and struggling to know when to c...
Jun 23, 2021•57 min
Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, podcaster of the show Build For Tomorrow, and in his own words, a nonstop optimism machine. With a background in storytelling at places like Men’s Health Magazine, the Washington Post, New York Times and others, he is now using his own voice by helping entrepreneurs - but anyone, really - look at change as a moment of opportunity! In this episode, Brit and Jason talk about how to be more resilient and adaptable in a world of constant ...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Elaine Welteroth is an award-winning journalist, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, the best-selling author of memoir, More Than Enough, and a spirited TV personality. She joins Brit Morin for an inspiring conversation on finding your why, how to know when it's time to make a career pivot, and what it means to cultivate a rich life. Elaine also sounds off on navigating burnout and why it's so crucial to schedule time for joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2021•55 min
Tonya Rapley is a millennial money expert best known for her education platform, My Fab Finance. Tonya’s mission is to help millennials break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck so that they can become financially free and do more of what they love. She joins Brit this week to share her tips for paying down and eliminating debt altogether, how to reduce financial stress, and the surprising ways you can make a few hundred bucks on the side. Tune in to learn how you can adopt a wealth mindset...
Jun 02, 2021•49 min
Elizabeth Lesser is the author of several bestselling books, including her most recent release, Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes. She is also the co-founder of Omega Institute, recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change. Elizabeth joins Brit to unpack the power imbalance between men and women, how it’s been embedded in our culture for centuries, and finally, how we can reclaim som...
May 26, 2021•51 min
