Embraced Podcast

Today’s guest, Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui, is a mama of three, a writer, a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ & a Joyful Living Educator. She is also the creator of A Life in Progress, where she shares stories from her own life to remind people that they are not alone in their struggles and that there is hope. Krista reminds us that we are ever-evolving beings and that learning to have patience, love, and compassion for ourselves as we stumble through life is profoundly valuable. I know you will absolutely LOVE today’s episode as much as I did. Today we discuss: - The struggles in her life that put her on the path of helping herself and others find purpose and joy - How important she feels it is to feel heard and to feel you have people to sit with you in your discomfort and pain. - How loved ones often aren’t able to bear the weight of our pain. - How blogging, writing articles, and coaching has helped her break free of a lifetime of fear. - How her mission to lift as many other women up as she

Do you struggle with being present? Do you beat yourself up for perceived mistakes or imperfections? Do you subscribe to the myth that if you're hard on yourself you'll be more motivated? Today I talk with Laurie Cousins, mindfulness and self-compassion educator, about how she got into the field of mindfulness and self-compassion and how this path helped her heal from a history of addiction, disordered eating, and co-dependency. Now Laurie helps countless adults, children, and families use mindfulness and self-compassion to alleviate stress, cultivate well-being, and to connect in more meaningful ways to the people in their lives. In today's episode we talk about:   -How she internalized painful childhood experiences and sought soothing in unhelpful ways: addiction and disordered eating.  -How a 12 step program and being paralyzed from a rare virus that attacked her nervous system set her on a path of healing through mindfulness and self-compassion. -How her mindfulness practice changed after having kids.

Today on Embraced Podcast, we speak with Chloe Jo Davis, creator of GirlieGirl Army: “The Glamazon Guide to Conscious Living; a one-stop online resource for a ferociously progressive, urban-minded approach to cruelty-free living.” Chloe was working as a party promoter, influencer, and celebrity liaison to Farm Sanctuary when she had the idea to create a space for people who loved animals as much as she did. Chloe wanted this space to match her ”hippy morals and drag queen aesthetic,” and let me tell you, she 100% succeeded. In today’s episode, we talk about: -How starting Girliegirl Army felt like the moment before you kiss someone (i.e. it wasn’t a choice) -How being an influencer was a dream since childhood -How her difficult relationship with her parents fueled her creativity and empowered her to follow her dreams. -How motherhood has helped her learn to fully love and accept herself -The mental visualization she uses to help her get rid of toxic self-criticism -Her decision to use attachment parenting to

Do you ever fantasize about putting all of your belongings in storage and escaping to a tropical island? Today's guest, Lucia Podlipny, did exactly that! After Lucia graduated from college she struggled with the question of what she wanted to do with her life. She explored various career paths (i.e. bar/restaurant management and ultrasound technician work), but was left feeling stuck and uninspired. Lucia decided she wanted to LIVE her life rather than simply exist. Are you feeling bored and passionless in your life or career? Tune in to hear how a much needed vacation led to a complete shift in Lucia's mindset and life path. Trust me, you will NOT want to miss this episode! Today we talk about: -How our friendship blossomed over Ben and Jerry's -Lucia's work experience post college -The vacation that inspired her to leave her life in New York City -Getting certified as a scuba instructor -The anxiety and panic she suffered from leading up to moving to Utila -Her day-to-day life in Bonnaire -Lucia's message t

Episode 2: Let’s Talk About Sex: Learning to Fully Love and Enjoy Your Sexuality with Author and Sexual Wellness Coach, Lauren Brim Welcome to episode two of Embraced Podcast! Today we are talking to Lauren Brim, a mother, author, and sexual wellness coach. Lauren is passionate about helping women move through physical and psychological barriers to help them more fully enjoy and love their sexuality. She has two books out: The New Rules of Sex and The New American Family. She also blogs about sexual health, happiness, and motherhood, and has several courses aimed at sexual education, all of which you can find on her website, laurenbrim.com. Lauren first became interested in the business of wellness after suffering from a spinal injury dancing with the Radio City Rockettes in 2004. Lauren was forced to confront the emotions underlying her physical health which completely shifted her outlook on her life. She began to specialize in women’s reproductive health and through her training to be a midwife she realiz

Welcome to Embraced Podcast's first episode! I have been so excited for the release of Embraced and I can't believe the day is finally here. I was planning on doing the first episode flying solo, but then I thought it would be way more fun to have a good friend interview me since I'm usually more myself around friends (isn't that how all good friendships should be?). Today I chat with my girl, Annie Vovan, about: -My background as a psychologist -How my perspective shifted after having two kids -My failed attempt at owning my own private practice -What lead to my decision to create Embraced Podcast -How I maintain my sanity as a working mama -How I'd spend $100, $1000, and $10,000 (my answer might surprise you...) -My feelings about Obama and Beyoncé I can't wait for #embracedtribe to hear this first episode! Enjoy! embracedpodcast.com