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My boyfriend and I spoke in person with executive chef Chris Zabita at his NYC market to table restaurant Society Cafe a couple weeks ago. We talked about everything from picky eaters to cooking for yourself as a chef to the competitive nature of the restaurant industry.  Since moving to New York I’ve been recording most of my interviews in-person and I’m loving it because it allows way more intimacy than Skype can, hopefully you can feel that and it's a welcome change to the show. I’ve also been exploring the plethora of restaurants in the city Cafe Society being one of them. This interview was a blast to record and I hope you enjoy eavesdropping on this candid conversation.  Chef Chris gave us a look into what it is like to be a chef, how he feels about popular foodie trends, how he feels about picky eaters modifying his dishes, and much more. -Society Cafe's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter-Chef Chris's Instagram-We talk about the Union Square farmers market and other green markets across NYC-Some

-Juile's Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Soundcloud | Podcast-Her new book This Cheese Is Nuts-Her favorite recipes in her book:: Potato Lasagna, Creme Brûlée, Cauliflower Smothered, Mozzarella in brine-Leia Marazavich took all the beautiful photos for the book & this post!-Movie she is loving:: Band Aid -- Daryl (the executive producer) helped name her book-TV show she has been watching: The OA-Mise Non Cafe, La Maree in Paris-if you haven't already listened to the past podcast episode I did with her you can listen here-Music: Shields by Grizzly Bear, Pleasure by Feist-Damanhur spiritual community in Italy-spiritual guru she mentions: Lisa Renee  Cool Things to Check-Out:-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2017 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it. — Show Sponsors —ElleboxI'm so

full show notes here. Last week I got to speak at Wanderlust in Vermont and hang out with pod listeners, past pod guests (like Talia, Jessica, Jason Wrobel) future pod guests (Ruby Warrington  & Nicole from Splendid Spoon) and made tons of new friends. It was a blast and made me realize how much I love doing in person events.  I'm hoping to do some summer listener meet-ups here in NYC in the upcoming months so be sure to sign-up for the mailing list to get all the updates on that. Today is another favorites / gratitudes / things I'm loving episode. I really enjoy doing these because it gives me a chance to reflect on things I'm enjoying and share them with you. And if you aren't already a member of the Podcast Listener group on Facebook it's a great place to continue the conversation by telling me what you are grateful for right now so I can explore new things as well. Since this is the first episode I am doing since moving to NYC you will notice I talk a lot about all the places I've been eating at and e

I love Danielle LaPorte and her work. I've been following her closely for over 5 years, reading every book and listening to her on every podcast. She's been a mentor from afar and  on my list of future pod guests (and a popular request from so many listeners!) since day one.. Danielle embodies so much of what I admire in a women. She values creativity above all else, has learned from experience how to combine fierce persistence with ease, finds gratitude in even the craziest situations, and mothers in a way I admire. She is constantly growing and learning, which she talks about on today's episode as well as in her new book, White Hot Truth, which I loved. It's a refreshing self-help book that's unlike any other self-help content. It's a playbook for owning our individual joy and spirituality without all the dogma and rules the modern personal growth world often promotes. This is one of those books that you want in hardcopy; to read, reread, underline, and notate. I took so many notes from this book about life

I discovered Ashley C Ford a few years ago on Lena Dunham's podcast Women of the Hour. After listening to her very soothing voice for the hour and connecting with what she spoke,  I started following her on Twitter (highly recommend) and reading every essay she's ever written. She's one of the most honest and talented writers I've ever read and I admire her deeply....which you'll hear me gush about throughout this episode. If you have gotten any of my recent emails or if your in the podcast facebook group it's likely you have seen me sharing Ashley Ford's writings. Specifically this last essay she did which I've shared a bunch. Ashley is a brilliant, and incredibly authentic--the type of person I could spend all day talking with. She has been one of my mentors from afar and I'm super excited to continue to learn from her and hopefully take classes from her eventually. In today's conversation we explore topics like "feeling enough", relationships, contentment, of course writing, moving to New York from the Mid

-Courtney's Instagram | Her Blog (coming soon!)-Check out Katoi On the Web | Facebook | Instagram-Article about the fire at Katoi-June 8th, 2017 popup at Mocad-Books we mention:: The Artists Way, TS Elliot Collected Poems, Mayakovsky's Revolver: Poems, Frank O'Hara's Poetry-Other local Detroit businesses we mention:: Bandhu Gardens, Pot & Box, Detroit Film Theater, Drought Juice, Cafe d'Mongo, (revolver)Cool Things to Check-Out:-Kim Anami is doing another Vaginal Kung Fu course over the summer! Check out this pod episode to hear all about it.-In June I'll be at Wanderlust in Vermont this June -- come hang with us!-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2017 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling or leave a review if you have read it. — Show Sponsors —Nudu Skin Care ProductsI'm super excited to have one of my favorite new skincare pro

Notes from the show:-Check out That's So Retrograde On the Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | iTunes | Soundcloud-Books we mention:: The Artists Way-Elizabeth was running ClosetRich when she met Steph-Headspace meditation app that we love-Infrared Saunas & Vitamin IV Drips -- places they recommend going are Sweat Theory & Shape House (in Los Angeles), Higher Dose in NYC-The Wild Unknown Tarot Card Deck-RMS Beauty episode — they love using cover-up #22-sleep pen from hmbldt-Books we mention:: Matilda, Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, Valley of the Dolls-Music we mention:: RENT Soundtrack, Sublime, Beyonce's Lemonade-episode w/ Danny Kornfield (who plays Mark Cohen in the recent 20th Anniversary tour of RENT)-TV shows we mention:: The Comeback, My So Called Life, Friends, RuPaul's Drag Race, Big Little Lies, Black Mirror-Movies we mention:: Fame, Girls Just Want to Have Fun-Kim Anami on the pod with info on the Vaginal Kung Fu courseCool Things to Check-Out:-In June I'll be at Wanderlust in Vermont

Full show notes. Corinne on bringing yoga and wellness education to everyone through creating a studio/cafe/workspace/wellness classroom that features sliding scale prices, a café with an Ayurvedic menu, and programs for local public school youth, and of course yoga-barre classes with a focus on inclusivity and acceptance. We talk a bit about how it all came together, the importance of community, being a socially conscious entrepreneur, tips for dealing with bad body image days, feeling like you're "too much" or like you're not good enough and much more. Notes from the show:-Check out Shakti Barre On the Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram-Upcoming Teacher Training program at ShaktiBarre for anyone that wants to develop your own practice or looking to start a career as a Yoga and/or Barre Instructor-YoGirls Program-article that explains Philanthropic Colonialism-isometric movements defined-favorite things to eat at the ShaktiBarre cafe :: Ayurveda inspired lattes with turmeric or lavender and avoca

Popular NYU professor, author, positive psychology expert, and peak performance coach Dan Lerner and I talk about utilizing your strengths, impacts of social media, relationships, and flow vs deliberate practice. Full show notes here. Notes from the show:-Daniel's Facebook | Twitter | Instagram-Check out his book U Thrive: How to Succeed in College (and Life) and check out some of the free resources here that go with the book-Some influential people on the positive psychology movement that Daniel mention's in the podcast: Martin Seligman, Chris Peterson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (who wrote the book Flow)-article summing up Anders Ericsson's view on deliberate practice-most of us are fimilar with the Myers Briggs Test however Daniel strongly recommends taking the VIA psychology test to find out your stregnths-PREP (prevention and relationship enhancement program) - tools for dealing with negative or difficult relationships-Books we mention:: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell Big Magic: Creative

Jessamyn and I talk about everything from feminism to over using our phones and social media to relationships, spirituality, yoga, body image, and way more. I loved this one. Notes from the show:-Jessamyn's Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube-Check out her book Yoga for Everybody-YouTube channel of South Korean girl eating dinner at her desk - TV Diva-Apps Jessamyn likes using the best :: Snapchat & Instagram (specifically the Instagram Stories)-Bikram Yoga - the first style of yoga Jessamyn practiced-Michael Johnson — example of an authentic teacher that she feels holds good space and can provides the presence that let people experience what they need to experience in a safe space.Cool Things to Check-Out:-The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2017 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT"-In June I'll be hanging with the Wanderlust Fam in Vermont -- come hang with us!-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group -G

Instead of me interviewing the guest, I've brought back one of the podcast's first guests and a good friend, Sacha Jones of Stiggly's Holistics NYC, to interview me. I'm calling it a special birthday episode as well as a sort of podcast birthday / anniversary. It's been over four years since I started this and so much has changed over those years with me, the podcast, the blog, and the direction I want things to go. For long time pod listeners, thank you for all your support as I've changed and so has the show. And for new listeners, thank you too for giving the podcast a chance and feel free to check out some of those early (and very different) episodes from the younger days of the podcast (and the host). Sacha dives into so many topics many of them inspired from the listener questions in the Facebook Group. You'll hear us discuss where I'm at now with body image, wellness, feminism, feeling feelings, my upcoming move to NYC, where I want my work & podcast to go, my new relationship (!!), plus some f

Full show notes here. . EVENTS I was just at the Good Fest in Philly and had an incredible time seeing so many of you and meeting new people as well. NEXT UP -- I'll be at Wanderlust in Vermont on June 22-25 -- come hang with us!PODCASTS -That's So Retrograde -The Rookie Podcast -Another Round -The Daily from New York TimesGAMES -Crosswords -- we use the NY Times crossword puzzle app -WinkPERSON -Ashley C. Ford -- LOVED her article called Seeing My Body with Fresh EyesBOOK -All I Did Was Ask: Conversations with Writers, Actors, Musicians, and Artists by Terry GrossMUSIC -90's  Lilith Faire style -- Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Meredith Brooks, Alanis Morissette -My 90s Playlists: here's one & here's another. -Theme song for the show Big Little Lies Cold Little Heart - Michael KiwanukaWATCHING -Moonlight -Manchester By The Sea -Get Out -Lion -Away We Go -Big Little Lies on HBO -Crashing on HBO -the final season of Girls -Season 2 of Love & Master of NoneEATING -Yogurt Bowls using So Delicious soy yogurt, Ki

Full show notes here. I'm excited to introduce you to another one of my friends from the Ram Dass retreat. If you haven't heard about the retreat or Ram Dass yet we talk all about both in this episode. My guest today Jonathan Leland gives a great background of Ram Dass and how he started following his work. Jon, much like Ram Dass is one of the smartest, most fascinating people I've ever met.  I've been excited to have him on the podcast since meeting him. He has such a creative, unique and inquisitive approach to life which comes through in our conversation.  Some of you may remember the animal meditations I shared in my past newsletter. These are just one small example of the innovative and inspirational things Jonathan does. We explore topics like community, psychedelics, death, and the inevitable changes of life and learning to re-love every new and changed moment and situation. He beautifully describes this as the 'dance between change and love' in life. The whole conversation is so rich and nourishing f

Full show notes here. Sarah Britton of My New Roots was one of the first food blogs I started following over 7 years ago. Sarah didn't know it at the time but she was my holistic habits mentors - teaching me from a far everything from how to cook quinoa, to the wonder that is nutritional yeast and other kitchen tricks I had never heard of. Now, years later, her blog has become hugely popular, she's become a mother to a beautiful baby boy, has written two books, and her business has expanded beyond what she had ever expected. In this conversation we explore topics you may expect like healthy habits both in the kitchen and in everyday life. But we also talk about things you may not have expected like manifestation, travel and living abroad, and our mutual love for Abraham Hicks. There is something for everyone in this conversation and honestly we could have talked for hours more. Take a listen and let us know what you think in the Facebook Group. If you loved the episode and have more questions that we didn't c

I love today's episode with comedian, writer, and actor Andrew Michaan. As usual it's a long meandering conversation covering everything from relationship and to body image advice, to creativity, to spirituality and God. You may remember hearing about him on the episode I did with his girlfriend Andreé Vermeulen and ever since that episode aired I've been excited to share this conversation I recorded with Andrew. He's not only super talented as a performer, as a person he's super wise and fascinating. We talk about a bunch of things that inspire us from the beverages we're into, to the tools he uses to stay productive and creative. All the notes for everything we discuss are in the show notes and be sure to check out our sponsors (also below), they help keep the podcast alive. I use and love every sponsor that comes on the show. Let me know what you guys think of this episode by tweeting at us or mentioning it in the Facebook Group. Talk to you soon.  — Show Sponsors —care/ofEver want to get supplements to bo

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FULL SHOW NOTES HERE I love today's conversation but I hope it isn't an entirely a self-serving time for me to geek out about something I love. When I was 8 years old I became obsessed with Rent, the musical by Jonathan Larson that became a super hit in the mid 90s. Meanwhile across the state another kid, today's guest Danny Kornfeld also knew every word to the original broadway cast recording and fell in love with the show. Cut to 2016 and that young Renthead is playing the staring role in the show's 20th anniversary tour and today he's talking to me all about how that dream came true. Danny Kornfeld is a talented actor and his staring role in Rent comes after extensive performance experience, studying theater at Syracuse University, and moving to New York City to pursue a career in the theater. It was incredible to get to hear about what led Danny this role as well as explore the reflections that art have on his life and how they've inspired him to be himself more fully in real life. He is so thoughtful ar

Today's episode is with the very wise Dr. Christiane Northrup. She's an OBGYN who has been the leader in holistic female health since the early 1990s. She's been featured on Oprah several times and her many best selling books have helped shift people's approach to health (like the bigger picture 'health' that expands beyond the physical), especially for women. For long-time pod listeners you may remember that I interviewed her daughter Kate Northrup as one of my first guests on the show. Dr. Northrup is so wise and gives such interesting information about sex, pleasure, and relationships as well as so much more in this episode. In our conversation we cover her background and her past work, why it has been so important and how that has led her to the work she is doing now and her latest book she wrote. We cover her wisdom gained on 'getting older', the changes in the medicine and wellness industry, the importance of embracing sexuality, the interconnectedness (in our bodies and beyond). She lists so many good

While I love meeting new people though the podcast and recording our first conversation, what I might love even more is leading deep conversations with my real life friends. For some reason having the microphone between us allows the conversation to go into directions it likely wouldn't if we were just hanging out in real life. Since we're recording I can ask the deep life questions I might be too embarrassed to ask out of the blue or during brunch. While Katy was home over the holidays she spent a couple days with me and I made sure we spent some time recording since she's one of the most fascinating people I know. This conversation covers navigating female friendships in our twenties from us talking about our experience of sticking with each other through moves, careers, and lifestyle changes. Katy's a stylist who spent time working at Vogue and assisting some of the top stylists in New York City so we talk about style and how to work yourself out of a slump in the way you dress. Katy is one of the most ad

I met Misty on a beach in Hawaii. She was [is] so beautiful, engaging, and talented that she would have been wildly intimidating yet she was also warm, kind, and sweet so I felt immediately comfortable around her. She's someone who, when she talks to you is completely present making you feel like you're the most important person in the room rather than looking around for the next best person to talk to. Getting to know Misty more I realized we had a lot in common when it came to our tumultuous relationships with food and our body image. I never would have guessed that seemingly confident Misty would have struggled in the same way I did with this but she did and does... We had a really long, meandering, raw, vulnerable conversation about everything from her own eating disorder and body image struggles, to where she's at now healing it all so I thought it would be a perfect conversation to air for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. While some of this conversation is heavy on the body image and eating f