H2L E. 14, From Mommy Wine Culture to Normalizing Sobriety- with Michelle Smith

On this episode, Rachel takes a minute or 7 to wrap up the season and thank you for tuning in. Season one was a blast, with many great stories, but it’s time to take a break and reconnect to herself.  See you next season.

On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Ashley Paige. Ashley is an intuitive eating coach. After spending 22 years of her own life obsessing over food and over exercising, she realized there was more to life than that crazy cycle. Ashley talks about diet culture and its toxicity. She explores how movement, especially yoga, has helped her position herself literally and figuratively in ways to better understand what her body needs physically, mentally, and spiritually. After following a failed relationship overseas, Ashley now provides support to herself as a single woman, along with other women who are overcoming challenges with overall health and life all together.

https://ashleypaigecoaching.com/

@ashleypaigecoaching

On today’s episode, Rachel talks with Nastasya Rose. A child of sexual and emotional abuse, Nastasya has turned her trauma into a thriving six figure alternative mental health business. A vision she had at 14, has now surpassed any dream she imagined. She helps creatives and entrepreneurs become their best selves. Nastasya’s Vive programs help people not just survive, but thrive. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nastasyarose

@whyvive

https://www.whyvive.com/

On today’s episode,  Rachel speaks with Faolan. Being bullied, having anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies by 20, Faolan began to retreat and became addicted to porn. This unconventional, less talked about addiction affected his personal and dating life in many ways. For four years, Faolan traveled the world searching for answers. Now an author, coach and podcast host, he helps others flirting with the tantalizing bad habits of escapism. 

Faolan.com

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On today’s episode, Rachel continues her conversation with Sydney Freidin. Sydney’s battle with over exercise (exercise bulimia), inevitably ended her career in gymnastics. Sydney talks about diet culture, clean eating, orthorexia, perfectionism and getting help before it’s too late. This episode is for the male and female listener, as we are blasted with images and ads perpetuating an unhealthy idea that “fit”, “skinny”, and “in shape” equates with happiness.

On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Sydney Freidin. This episode is #1, in a two part interview. Sydney was a previous NCAA athlete. Her career ended when she had to go on medical leave.  After multiple surgeries, and stints in eating disorder treatment centers; Sydney, a close friend of the late Katie Meyer of Stanford, speaks openly about the mental health crisis in college sports.

@Sydney Freidin

On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Jennifer Givens. This woman warrior served six years in the Navy. Her petite frame did not hold her back on the ships. A fighter and single mother, Jennifer had many battles to fight on the home front and at sea. With two tweenagers, a full time job, speaking and supporting many charitable causes for women in the armed forces; Jennifer continually fights the good fight. 

On this week’s episode Rachel talks with James Dunn. He was adopted, raised in a household with an alcoholic father, and arrested for attempted armed robbery at the age of 17. Although his youth could have shaped him to be a felon and a life full of bad choices, James didn’t let his past define him. Now a father of two and a grandfather, he shares his story in hopes of freeing people from cycles of negative self-talk and helping others create the most amazing life possible.

@therealjamesdunn
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On today’s episode Rachel speaks with Michelle Smith. Michelle talks, Mommy Wine Culture, waking up in a hospital (multiple times) and normalizing sobriety. Drinking wine in a coffee tumbler was once commonplace for Michelle. Now, a woman who wants to be present and in the presence of all her loves in life, Michelle is a TEDX speaker, author and educator. Michelle Smith is the founder of Recovery is the New Black.

@recoveryisthenewblack
Recoveryisthenewblack.com

On today's episode, Rachel speaks with Paul Levitin. Paul is behind the  Healthy Happy Human Project. He proclaims himself as "sober adjacent". For Paul, this  means he has given up the stereotypical frat guy persona, and now is able to drink when he wants, but has realized that his life can be just as fulfilling when he is mentally and physically present without a social lubricant. Paul lives and works in the personal growth space. Mental, physical and spiritual connection is what Paul yearns for when approaching life. Paul is a Healthy Happy Human. Tune in to find out how he got to that place, as he has not always been there. 

@paullevitin

Podcast- Healthy Happy Human