P1. Good Grief with Murray Hidary

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Cassidy Nicholas, an interval and circuit training coaching expert, Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge champion, Spartan warrior and mother of Jaxbee about our similar experience in shifting our mindsets around strength, health, and body performance. They discuss how pregnancy and their post-partum experiences inspired a gentler and ultimately more sustainable approach to mental and physical strength.

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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Jessica Pinto, founder of La Piazza Academy in Miami. They speak about the values that underpin La Piazza’s environment for children and educators, and about the importance of encouraging curiosity in all areas and stages of life! How do we gift our children challenges that actually prepare them for life, rather than to simply perform well by systematic standards? Jessica may be reached at jpinto@lapiazzaacademy.com.

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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Joe Cross about how a wider perspective can influence one’s self-worth, and about how a community mindset elevates those around us. Joe is an Australian entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and wellness advocate known for his documentary Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. He is the founder and CEO of Reboot with Joe, a health and lifestyle brand and released a book titled The Reboot with Joe Juice Diet, which became a New York Times best-seller.
 
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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

 In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Miki and Radha Agrawal about the path to joy through authenticity. Why do we avoid feeling our feelings, and why do we focus on “saving face,” when our true selves have so much more to bring to the table? Miki is the founder of Thinx and Tushy, a speaker, and the author of two books... Do Cool Shit and Disrupt-her. Radha is an entrepreneur, speaker, author and the founder of Daybreaker, the global morning dance, music and wellness move-ment with a community of almost half a million people.

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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Jean Kwok, whose writing has topped the NYT Bestselling charts, and has been enjoyed and recommended by Oprah, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, and so many more. Emily and Jean share memories of Jean’s beloved brother Kwan, and they explore how approaching grief and adversity with creativity can highlight and clarify the bright, multifaceted beauty of life.

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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video Production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Regan Walsh, bestselling author of Heart Boss: Trust Your Gut, Shed Your Shoulds, and Create a Life You Love. Regan is an NYU-certified executive and life coach, and their conversation explores facets of heart-bravery, and what it means to be fully present and ‘in love’ with life. How does the courage to set boundaries, ask for help and be vulnerable - ultimately enliven our relationships and help us love and live better?

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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video Production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily chats with Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional-medicine expert, specializing in the underlying factors of chronic disease. Holistic care and love for the self play such a crucial part in the quality of our lives - and yet much of this message is confused and muddled by social media, diet culture, opportunistic medical practices, and more. Dr. Cole’s affirmation that “You can’t heal a body you don’t love” sparks a deep exploration into the meaning of self-love and the impact our relationship to our body and to others can have on our health.

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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video Production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily speaks with Jaalen Jones, owner and founder of Redefining Your Limits. Jaalen is a personal trainer, renowned track athlete and dear friend to both Emily and her husband Matt. Jaalen holds a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Physiology and is NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Corrective Exercise  Specialist. In this conversation, Emily and Jaalen share about their journeys through body dysmorphia and the redemptive mind-heart-soul and body resets that helped them recover and find power in the truth: strength is not a size.

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Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video Production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep

In this episode of Brave Talks, Emily and her friend Gaby have a passionate and inspiring discussion about the precious, healing power of connection. Gaby is the Founder of RPT Health, and the creator of Regenerative Pathway Therapy. She’s a peak performance specialist and a certified physical, emotional & mindset therapist. Her deepest passion is freeing others from suffering, and in this conversation, she and Emily pinpoint the small, healing steps we can take every day to honor our own worthiness.

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Find Gaby: @gabypiccirilli and www.RPT.health
Music composed by Murray Hidary
Video Production by Wallace Cruz
Podcast produced by Madeleine Inskeep