One Part Podcast

This week Cal Newport is back! Cal is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. He’s the author of seven books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, which have been published in over thirty languages. He’s also a regular contributor […]

This week I’m talking to Phoebe Lapine. Phoebe is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. Phoebe’s debut memoir, The Wellness Project, chronicles her journey with the autoimmune disease Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Her latest book, SIBO Made Simple, helps those newly diagnosed or chronically fighting small […]

This week, I’m talking to Candace Burch. She’s a hormone-health educator and founder of Your Hormone Health.  In this episode, Candace and I discuss what hormones are, how to know if your hormones are out of whack, synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, weight gain, perimenopause, birth control, Hashitmoto’s, and how stress and lifestyle choices can impact […]

This week, I’m talking to Lisa Bryan. Lisa is a recipe developer and the founder of Downshiftology (a digital community of 11M). In this episode, Lisa and I discuss how she started her career over at 40, adding more humanity to your brand, building trust with your audience, and learning to downshift your life.    […]

This week, we brought back Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She’s the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)® – and her research has been featured on 60 […]

This week, I’m talking to Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD. Margaret is a clinical psychologist turned climate activist. She’s the founder and executive director of the Climate Mobilization Project and author of Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth, a radical self-help guide for the climate emergency. In this episode, Margaret and […]

This week, I’m talking to Lara Parker. Lara is a writer, editor, deputy director at BuzzFeed.com, and the author of Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics. In this episode, Lara and I discuss living with multiple chronic conditions, finding pain-management tools, learning to advocate for yourself, decision fatigue, and finding glimpses of […]

This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino. Jaclyn is a Board-Certified Family Physician, an integrative and functional medicine practitioner, and a breast cancer survivor. She has received extensive training through the Institute for Functional Medicine, and additional training in integrative oncology. She is a frequent contributor to publications including Vogue, Well+Good, CNET, and Bustle, […]

This week, I’m talking to Angela Tucker. Angela is a speaker, educator, film producer, and of the host of The Adoptee Next Door podcast. Her work’s mission is to amplify and center adoptee stories and bring honest narratives about race, class, and identity. In this episode, Angela and I discuss what transracial adoption means, why […]

This week, I’m talking to Aishwarya Iyer. She’s the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry-essentials company.  In this episode, Aishwarya and I discuss the unpaid labor of female founders/influencers, performative social media, staying true to your brand values, growing organically vs. paid social, and building a food brand from the ground up (packaging, […]

This week, I’m talking to Robyn Conley Downs. Robyn is a speaker, educator, podcaster, and the author of The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness By Creating Small Shifts That Create Big Change. In this episode, Robyn and I discuss why our brains recognize threats before recognizing good, making small mindset shifts for big change, […]

It’s the season premiere! This week, I’m talking to Meera Lee Patel. Meera is a writer, speaker, author (find her books in the show notes), and a self-taught artist.  In this episode, Meera and I discuss why we can’t always fear the unknown, how she approaches anxiety, the unpaid labor of free content, promoting your […]

This week, I’m talking to Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai. Dr. UC is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor. She’s an assistant professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School and also serves as pelvic health program manager at UT Health Austin. Dr. UC is one of few licensed physical […]

This week, I’m talking to Courtney Maum. Courtney is the author of the novels Costalegre, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, and Touch and the handbook Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide To Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book. Courtney’s writing has been published in New York Times, and O, […]

This week we’re doing something a little different. I’m sharing part of an episode from Food Heaven (The Podcast) with Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez. Here’s a description of the podcast from Jessica and Wendy, “In the past few days, we’ve been hit up by countless publications, podcasts, and influencers asking us to be on […]

This week, I’m talking to Robby Barbaro. Robby is the co-founder of the online diabetes-coaching platform Mastering Diabetes and the author of Mastering Diabetes.  Robby and I discuss the different types of diabetes (there might be more than you think), why fruit isn’t the enemy, insulin resistance, and Robby’s number one suggestion for what you […]

This week, I’m talking to Laura Wright. Laura is an author, a recipe developer, and the founder of the award-winning blog, The First Mess.  Laura and I discuss equity in food blogging/influencer content, her missteps in the past and how she’s fixing them, crediting ingredients, how she’s rethinking and changing the way she creates content […]

This week, Giselle Wasfie is back! If you need a refresher, she’s a former hip hop journalist and current Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She’s also the founder of the aromatherapy and beauty line REMIX by Giselle Wasfie.  Giselle and I discuss growing up as an Iraqi American, how things have to fall apart to come […]

We’re revisiting an episode from last year, because it feels more relevant now than ever. For everyone saying they want to make change and listen, there are ideas in this episode that you can do today. If you already heard this episode, please listen to it again and then share it with at least one […]

This week I’m talking to Emma Gannon. Emma is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and the host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast.  Emma and I discuss living a multi-hyphen life (having multiple careers and passions), self-sabotage, reprioritizing your time, chasing someone else’s success, indulgent pajamas, and more.      Show Notes:   Emma’s […]

This week, Daphne Javitch is back! Daphne is a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach and the founder of Doing Well.  Daphne and I discuss quieting the wellness noise, finding consistency and routine, acknowledging your limitations, leveling up your health (on your own terms), and the power of “yet.”      Show Notes:   Daphne’s Website + […]

It’s the season premiere and we’re back for a second round with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B) to talk about his new book,  Fiber Fueled: The Plant-based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Health, Optimizing Your Microbiome. Dr. B and I discuss why gluten has gotten a bad rap, how to have a healthier […]

The new podcast season begins May 14th, but we’re bringing you a special episode this week with author and grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith.  In this episode, Claire and I discuss processing grief during this time, how not to judge or feel guilt about our grief, supporting others (and ourselves) when we cannot be with […]

This week, I’m talking to Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She’s the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)® – and her research has been featured on 60 Minutes, ABC […]

This week, I’m talking to August Brice. August is the founder of Tech Wellness. She’s an EMF (electric and magnetic field) expert bringing mindfulness and balance to our relationships with technology. She’s passionate about the importance of internet privacy and ways to make our online world more private and secure.  In this episode, August and […]

This week, I’m talking to Kelly McGonial, PhD. Kelly is a research psychologist, a lecturer at Stanford University, an award-winning science writer, and a dance/yoga/group-exercise teacher. She is the author of the international bestseller The Willpower Instinct, The Upside of Stress, and Yoga for Pain Relief. Her latest book is The Joy Of Movement.  In this episode, Kelly and […]

This week, I’m talking to Jacqueline Carly. She’s an Integrative & Functional Nutritionist and Certified Environmental Health Specialist. She’s been working with women in the health, nutrition, and wellness space since 1999. Her strong background in plant nutrition and science sparked her interest in the burgeoning legal cannabis industry and led her to create Maria […]

  This week, I’m talking to Holley M. Kholi-Murchison. Holley is an entrepreneur, education producer, and the author of Tell Me About Yourself: Six Steps For Accurate And Artful Self-Definition. Her work explores the intersections of communication, culture, and education to create opportunities for historically marginalized voices. As the founding partner of HOLI. Brands, she […]

  This week, I’m talking to Kirsten Karchmer. Kirsten is a health-tech pioneer and women’s health expert. She’s the founder and CEO of Brazen, where she’s leading a women’s health revolution committed to significantly improving the lives and clinical outcomes of women with PMS, menstrual cramps, PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility. Kirsten has helped more than […]

This week, I’m talking to Sasha Sagan. Sasha has worked as a writer, television producer, filmmaker, and editor. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine and O. the Oprah Magazine, among others. She recently debuted her first book, For Small Creatures Such as We.  In this episode, Sasha and I discuss the difference between […]

It’s the Season Premiere! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Will Cole. He’s a leading functional-medicine expert helping people around the world and locally at his practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He’s the author of Ketotarian and, more recently, The Inflammation Spectrum and is co-host of The Goop Fellas Podcast on Goop.  In this episode, Will and I discuss chronic inflammation, taking […]

It’s the Season Finale! This week, I’m talking to Whitney Adams. Whitney is an on-camera host, actor, producer, and (retired) sommelier.  In this episode, Whitney and I discuss her struggles with pregnancy loss, understanding the process of a miscarriage, healing and being intimate after loss, living with a chronic condition (hers is endometriosis), and the […]

This week, I’m talking to Shaney Jo Darden. Shaney Jo is the founder and chief creative officer of The Keep A Breast Foundation.  In this episode, Shaney Jo and I discuss the importance of self-checking your breasts (Shaney Jo walks us through it), how a low-toxin lifestyle plays a role in breast cancer prevention, how […]

This week, I’m talking to Erin Claire Jones. Erin Claire is a leadership coach specializing in Human Design. She has been featured in Forbes, Nylon, Well+Good, mindbodygreen, and more. In this episode, Erin Claire and I discuss what Human Design is, how it’s different than astrology, how to read your Human Design chart results, building confidence around […]

This week, I’m talking to Serena Wolf. Serena is a Harvard-educated, Le Cordon Bleu-Paris trained chef, and author of the The Dude Diet cookbooks. Her latest book, The Dude Diet Dinnertime comes out on October 29th.  Serena and I discuss how diet culture has shifted, being mindful of the media we consume, why it’s ok to […]

This week, I’m talking to Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B). Dr. B is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and gastroenterology at The University of North Carolina Hospitals. He has also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University. Dr. […]

This week, I’m talking to Emily Fletcher, the founder of Ziva Meditation. She’s the leading expert in using meditation for extraordinary performance. Emily’s work has been featured on/in Good Morning America, The Today Show, Vogue and ABC News and has taught more than 20,000 students around the world. Her book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, is […]

This week, I’m talking to Kate Fagan. Kate is the author of The Reappearing Act and the No. 1 New York Times bestselling book What Made Maddy Run. She spent seven years as a columnist and feature writer for ESPN and was a regular panelist on ESPN’s Around the Horn and host of Outside the Lines. […]

This week I’m talking to Kathryn Kellogg. Kathryn is the founder of Going Zero Waste, author of 101 Ways to Go ZeroWaste, and the spokesperson for National Geographic on plastic-free living. In this episode, Kathryn and I discuss what the zero waste movement is all about, her three biggest tips to reduce your waste (and the two biggest […]

This week, I’m talking to Ashley Neese. Ashley is a renowned breathwork teacher and the author of How To Breathe: 25 Simple Practices for Calm, Joy, and Resilience. She has studied with some of the world’s leading masters in yoga, meditation, medical intuition, and somatic therapy. In this episode, Ashley and I talk about her […]

It’s the season premiere! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison (she goes by Kholi). Kholi is an entrepreneur and growth strategist that helps define brands and growing communities. She serves as Executive Director of HOLI. BRANDS, a think tank and education production company working to enhance the quality of life for historically marginalized […]

It’s the season finale! This week, I’m talking to Cal Newport. Cal is the author of six books (including his latest, Digital Minimalism: Choosing A Focused Life In A Noisy World ) and an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University. You won’t find him on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, but you can find […]

This week, I’m talking to Hillary Peterson. Hillary Peterson is founder and CEO of True Botanicals (a non-toxic beauty brand). Prior to founding True Botanicals, Hillary was CEO of Marie Veronique Organics.  In this episode, Hillary and I discuss how her thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her career path, creating products that are 100% safe vs. 100% natural, her mission to […]

This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Dr. Ashton is the Chief Medical Correspondent at ABC News, one of the country’s leading voices in women’s health, and a board-certified OB-GYN. She’s the author of the new book, Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort & Community After Unthinkable Loss and host of the Life After Suicide podcast.  […]

This week, I’m talking to Danielle Duboise. Danielle is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sakara Life. She’e been honored in Forbes‘ 30 under 30, MindBodyGreen’s 100 Women in Wellness, and Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. Her debut cookbook, Eat Clean Play Dirty, is out now.  In this episode, Danielle and I discuss finding her voice, her struggles […]

This week, I’m talking to Shani Silver. Shani is the author of the Refinery29 series Every Single Day and the host of A Single Serving Podcast.  In this episode, Shani and I discuss her decade of being single, the power in deleting your dating apps, the four things to stop saying to your single friends (and what […]

This week, I’m talking to Dr. Molly Millwood. Dr. Millwood holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with advanced specialized training in marital therapy and intimate relationships. She is also a licensed psychologist in private practice where she is particularly known for her work with couples and with women navigating the transition to parenthood. Dr. Millwood’s […]

This week, I’m talking to Jill Blakeway. Jill is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a licensed and board certified acupuncturist, and clinical herbalist. She’s the founder of the Yinova Center in NYC and authored three books. Her most recent book, Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, was released April 2019.  In […]

She’s back! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten (again!. You loved her so much on the birth control episode, I thought she’d be the perfect person to cover this week’s topic. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in women’s […]

This week, I’m talking to Amber Kemp-Gertsel. Amber is a former clinical child psychologist who left her career to to pursue her passion for inspiring creativity in others. She founded Damask Love (a creative empowerment website) and quickly created one of the biggest brands in the DIY and crafting space. Damask Love has partnered with […]

It’s the season finale! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in women’s hormones. She is a recognized leader in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Her new […]

This week, I’m talking to Laura Thomas, PhD. Laura is an AfN Registered Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She established the London Centre for Intuitive Eating in 2017 to help clients and train clinicians in Intuitive Eating. She’s the author of Just Eat It: How To Get Your Shit Together Around Food and the […]

This week I’m talking to Sahara Rose Ketabi. Sahara is the best-selling author of Eat Feel Fresh: A Plant-Based Ayurvedic Cookbook and Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda and the host of the Highest Self Podcast (ranked the#1 top podcast in the spirituality category on iTunes).  Sahara and I discuss how Ayurveda has impacted her life, doshas and elements (what are they?), […]

This week I’m talking to Dr. Samantha Brody. Dr. Samantha is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland, OR, and author of Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress From The Inside Out.  Dr. Samantha and I discuss the difference between stress and overwhelm, why stress-management tactics don’t always work, the art […]

This week I’m talking to Dr. Aviva Romm. She’s a midwife, herbalist, and Yale-trained MD, Board Certified in Family Medicine with Obstetrics. Dr. Romm is one of the nation’s leaders in botanical medicine and is the author of seven books on natural medicine, including her latest book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution.  Dr. Romm and I discuss […]

This week I’m talking to Amanda Laird. Amanda is a registered holistic nutritionist, host of the Heavy Flow Podcast, and the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking The Curse Of Menstruation.  Amanda and I discuss fat neutrality, why the medical science on menstruation has been ignored (and how it’s changing), overcoming period shame, and all the OPP […]

This week I’m talking to Nil Zacharias. Nil is the co-founder of multiple online platforms, including Eat For The Planet, Mostly Plants, and One Green Planet. He’s also the host of the podcast Eat For The Planet with Nil Zacharias, co-author of the book Eat For The Planet, and is a sought-after speaker on the topic of food and the […]

This week I’m talking to Dr. Anita Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez is a speaker and author of the international bestselling book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times.  Anita and I discuss what it means to be indigenous, her personal story of forgiving the unforgivable, how listening can be a healing mechanism, and honoring […]

This week, I’m talking to Kristin Wong. Kristin is a writer, journalist, and author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford.  Kristin and I discuss saving vs. investing, the emotional toll of debt (and ways to tackle it), how her upbringing shaped her view of wealth, and […]

It’s the season premiere! This week, I’m talking to Liz Moody. She’s an author (her next book, Healthier Together, comes out this spring!), the senior food editor at MindBodyGreen, and one of the best interviewers out there.  Liz and I discuss how wellness trends can do more harm than good, how some brands are taking advantage […]

This week, I’m talking to Sarah Gidick. Sarah is a fashion and beauty writer (she’s written for Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and The Hollywood Reporter, among others) and is the founder of The PFW.  Sarah and I discuss the decision to press charges after her sexual assault, the roadblocks and waiting game she faced during the […]

This week, I’m talking to Nathalie Williams.  Nathalie and I discuss being diagnosed with cancer twice in one year, finding adult friends, the power of knitting, and how she manages to always see the silver lining (in everything). She’s one of the most inspiring women I know and I’m so excited for you to meet […]

This week, I’m talking to Daphne Javitch. Daphne is a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach and the founder of Doing Well.  Daphne and I discuss getting back to the basics of health (the “grandma principles” like sleep, drinking water, having fun), how the self-care movement has gone too far, what her definition of health is, […]

This week, I’m talking to Cait Flanders. Cait is the author of The Year of Less (a self-help memoir and a Wall Street Journal bestseller). Cait and I discuss escaping feelings, boundaries with self-promotion, being good enough, why minimalism doesn’t solve all your problems, and Tupperware parties. Plus she answers all the OPP fam questions!  […]

This week, I’m talking to Karen Walrond. Karen is an attorney, author, leadership coach, and sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as self-empowerment, creativity, and innovation.  Karen and I discuss coping with losing (nearly) everything in Hurricane Harvey, accepting help, her career path from lawyer/engineer to author/speaker/coach, and the power of supporting other women.  Here’s […]

This week, I’m talking to Grace Smith. Grace is a world-renowned hypnotherapist and founder of Grace Space and Grace Method Hypnotherapy School.  Grace and I discuss what hypnosis is (and what it isn’t), accessing the subconscious mind, reprogramming your beliefs, and accepting responsibility aka taking your power back. PLUS she answers all the OPP family questions! It’s a gooooood […]

This week, I’m talking to Michael Ventura. Michael is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, he runs an indigenous medicine practice, and just wrote his first book, Applied Empathy: The New Language Of Leadership.  Michael and I talk about the benefits of applied empathy, finding a mentor, his thoughts on self-promotion, and empathy vs. weakness. […]

This week, I’m talking to Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan. Timothy is a photographer, recipe developer, food stylist, and soon to be author (with his debut cookbook, Mississippi Vegan). Timothy and I talk about why he chooses to focus on what he can eat and not what he can’t, how he approaches veganism, his belly, finding confidence in […]

It’s our season premiere! Ahhhh! So excited to be back. This week, I’m talking to Bethany C. Meyers. Bethany is a master instructor known for her body-positive and inclusive approach to fitness, the founder of The Be.Come Project, and an outspoken member and activist of the LGBTQIA+ community. Bethany and I break down what LGBTQIA+ (each letter) […]

This week, I’m talking to Candice Kumai. Candice is a classically trained chef, former tv host and former-model-turned wellness journalist, & five-time, best-selling author. This month, she’s releasing her sixth and most powerful book, Kintsugi Wellness.  Candice and I talk about how confidence is contagious, the Japanese principles she uses to find a more balanced life, […]

This week we’re talking to Dr. Lisa Mosconi. Lisa is the Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC)/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Before that she founded and was the director of the Nutrition & Brain Fitness Lab at New York University School of Medicine (NYU). Lisa holds a PhD degree in Neuroscience & […]

To celebrate our 100th interview, we’re bringing back some of your most favorite and most controversial guests to find out what they’re up to now. If you didn’t hear these guests original episode, go back and take a listen. We’ve got links to them in the show notes of this show (below!)  Go listen:    […]

This week I’m talking to Lauren Toyota. She’s an author, creator of Hot For Food, and host of Lauren In Real Life. In her past life, Lauren Toyota was a MuchMusic VJ and nationally recognized TV host and producer for nearly 10 years.  In this episode we discuss accepting your “flaws”, anger issues, maintaining and […]

This week we’re talking to Rose-Marie Swift for our 100th interview! Rose-Marie is the founder of RMS Beauty and has been a make-up artist for over 35 years. Her work has been featured in magazines including Vogue, W, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, and Elle and her make-up has appeared in ads including Dianne Von Furstenburg, Calvin Klein, and Louis […]

This week we’re talking to co-founder of Braid Creative and Being Boss, Kathleen Shannon.  In this episode we talk about Kathleen’s word of the year, money issues (we go deep on this), and the difference between “values” and “intentions”. Plus she answers your questions too!    Here’s Kathleen:       This episode is supported by Daily Harvest, […]

This week we’re talking to Katelyn N. Brewer of Darkness To Light about preventing child sexual abuse. A few figures before you listen: 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they are 18. 90% of abused children know their abuser. And there are 42 million survivors of sexual abuse in the US.  […]

This week we’re talking to Robyn Youkilis. Robyn is an AADP Certified Health Coach, author, speaker, and leading expert in holistic digestive health. Robyn has been featured on television on shows such as The View, The Today Show, and The Cooking Channel…and now One Part Podcast, just saying.  In this episode we’re talking about weight loss. Yes, weight […]

This week we’re talking to Sheri Salata. Sheri is the co-founder of STORY, a media company producing print, digital and live event content. She also co-founded Orange Dragon Productions where she is developing TV and film content. Her past life was a 21-year career with Oprah Winfrey. She was the Executive Producer on The Oprah Winfrey […]

This week is the season finale and WOW do we have a huge finale guest! We’re talking to psychiatrist, empath, and best-selling author, Dr. Judith Orloff. No really. Do you understand how fortunate we are to get to learn from this incredible woman? It’s huge.  Judith and I discuss what it means to be an […]

This week, I’m talking to PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) expert and author, Amy Medling. We discuss how she transformed her health after being diagnosed with PCOS, her biggest tools to managing the syndrome, and why it’s so important to put your health first.  Here’s Amy:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher   […]

This week, Ruby Warrington is back! We’re exploring the idea of sober curiosity, the shades of grey of alcohol addiction, how Ruby became more spiritual when she ditched the spirits, and her biggest advice to living a sober-curious lifestyle.  Here’s Ruby:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher This episode is supported by […]

This week I’m talking to the founder of Working Daughter, Liz O’Donnell. Working Daughter is a community for women balancing caregiving and career. Liz and I discuss her journey to becoming a voice and advocate for working daughters, having the tough conversations with your parents as they age, understanding and navigating elder care, and the concept […]

This week, I’m talking to Sonja Overhiser, founder of A Couple Cooks and author of the soon-to-be-released cookbook, Pretty Simple Cooking. Sonja and I discuss living with cancer, the grieving process of a miscarriage, her wild ride to motherhood, and what (who) made all of her struggles worth it in the end. I know this […]

This week I’m talking with Lauren Handel Zander. She’s an author, coach, and co-founder of The Handel Group. We discuss how to turn shitty situations into sacred ones, crushing negative self-talk (the inner dialogue that doesn’t serve us), and how to kick your laziness’s butt. Here’s Lauren:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe […]

This week I’m talking to journalist and author, Celeste Headlee. We discuss why we’re doing empathy wrong and how to do it better, how to navigate those tricky conversations, and why we all need to just put our phones away (with the science to back it up!).  Here’s Celeste:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen […]

This week I’m talking to Heather Askinosie, co-founder of Energy Muse and author of Crystal Muse. This episode is truly Crystals 101. Heather answers all your questions (even the skeptical ones) related to crystals, energy, their connection to the earth, and using them however you damn please.  Here’s Heather:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen […]

This week I’m talking to medical marijuana expert, Maya Elisabeth. Maya has been “treating cannabis as a superfood since 2008” with her brands, Om Edibles and Whoopi and Maya. In this episode, she answers every cannabis-related question you’ve ever had regarding CBD, edibles, topicals, federal vs. state laws, and properly treating chronic and menstrual pain […]

This week I’m talking to kombucha queen, Daina Trout. Daina and I discuss her path to launching her brand Health-Ade, why starting small can be a good thing, inspiring vs. helping, and leaving your mark + doing something that matters. She also answers all of your kombucha questions (and some of her answers might surprise […]

Erica Chidi Cohen is a doula, the co-founder of Loom, and author of the new book, Nurture: A Modern Guide To Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood – and Trusting Yourself and Your Body. Erica and I discuss mental illness + pregnancy, how inclusivity shouldn’t be so radical, the polarization of motherhood, how no birth experience is […]

Jody Day (the founder of The Gateway Foundation) and I discuss her journey to being childless, the ideology of pronatalism, how the festishism of motherhood serves no woman, and 50 reasons why a woman may not be a mother (they aren’t what you might expect).  Here’s Jody:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe […]

This week I’m talking to wellness and fitness expert, boxing champion, author, TV host, and a million other awesome things, Laila Ali. We discuss how she’s gotten more no’s than yes’s in her career, women of color in the wellness world, the importance of not claiming you know it all, and how she’s managed to […]

This week I’m talking to author, yogi, and podcast host, Kathryn Budig. We discuss her finding love in unexpected places, living through hardships and happiness publicly, her beef with the yoga community, and what’s next for her.    Here’s Kathryn:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher   This episode is supported by Quarterlane.  Quarterlane delivers […]

This week I’m talking to author, podcast host, chef, meditation guide, and singer (she does a lot of things), Julie Piatt. We discuss her new book(s), the impact of plant-based eating for our bodies and our planet, creating a judgement-free home, and why cheese is so nuts.  Here’s Julie:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen […]

This week I’m talking to author and blogger, Lily Diamond. We discuss her complicated relationship with “healthy food”, how her mother’s death impacted her belief system, eating without limitations, and good ol’ s-e-x.  Here’s Lily:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher   This episode is supported by Daily Harvest, they deliver soups, ready-to-blend […]

This week I’m talking to writer and podcaster, Brooke McAlary. We discuss her struggle with postpartum depression, how it triggered her to live a more simple life, her #1 tip on slowing down, and how we all need to ditch the work-life balance myth (and what to do after we ditch it).  Here’s Brooke:  Listen and subscribe in […]

This week I’m talking to author and chef, Phoebe Lapine. We discuss the relationship between stress and disease, Hashimoto’s, working through false narratives, and figuring out what works best for your own body.  Here’s Phoebe:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher   This episode is supported by Daily Harvest, they deliver soups, […]

This week I’m talking to heart surgeon and author, Dr. Steven Gundry. We discuss the hidden dangers in “healthy” food, his research on lectins and their damaging effects on our bodies, and why you just need to eat before you go to a party.  Here’s Dr. Steven Gundry:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher […]

This week I’m talking to the founder of SW Basics and author, Adina Grigore. I believe this is her twentieth time on the pod (it’s only her third) and this might be my favorite conversation we’ve had. We talk her #1 tip when starting a business, what she learned from writing her new book (Just […]

This week I’m talking to journalist and author of Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories & The Power Of Transformation, Lauren Lipton. We talk Lauren’s definition of yoga, how there is no “real” yoga body, and why we will never do a yoga class together.  Here’s Lauren:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in […]

This week I’m talking to journalist, founder of The Numinous, and author of Material Girl, Mystical World, Ruby Warrington. We chat about astrology, doing your dharma, not having kids, and how she found her higher-self.  Here’s Ruby:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher SHOW NOTES:  The Numinous Website + Instagram  Material Girl, […]

This week I’m talking to farmer and author of Dishing Up The Dirt, Andrea Bemis. We talk what it’s really like running a successful farm and how it’s way different than gardening.  Here’s Andrea:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher   SHOW NOTES:  Evening Standard Magazine One Part Plant Piece  Andrea’s Website + Instagram Dishing […]

This week, I’m talking to style expert, podcast host, and founder of Season, Jessie Artigue. We talk religion, politics, and money (specifically starting a new clothing line).  Here’s Jessie:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher   SHOW NOTES:  Season’s Website + Kickstarter  Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr Socca Farinata Jessie’s Podcast Marriage Is Funny  Dairy-Free Cheeses:  […]

This week, I’m talking to licensed psychotherapist, mental health consultant, and author, Minaa B, about shame, healing, and the secret world of living with depression. Here’s Minaa B:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher    SHOW NOTES:  Minaa B’s Website + Instagram  Rivers Are Coming (Minaa B’s book) Sunday Morning Products  One Part Plant Cookbook […]

Hey! Hope you’ve been loving The Cookbook Deal podcast so far. Starting with this week’s episode, it will have its own feed and website. You’ll be able to listen to the rest of the series there!  When you go over to subscribe, do me a favor and leave a review if you’re loving the show. […]

In the last episode, we covered the basics of getting an agent and writing a proposal. If you haven’t heard it, go back. This week, I’m in New York. meeting with publishers. Trying to make the deal happen. This is also the episode that you’ll begin to discover just how weird I am about money. Which […]

Welcome to The Cookbook Deal, Also The Weirdest Year Of My Life, a podcast series brought to you by One Part Podcast. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be taking you through the entire year I spent making my cookbook, One Part Plant. I’ve recorded the entire process, all the ins and outs, the ups and the […]

In this new podcast series, I’ll be taking you through the roller coaster year I spent pitching and making my cookbook, One Part Plant.  With interviews and recordings that span the entire process, I documented the ins and out of how she got the deal and what it’s really like to make a book – from working with an […]

This is the last episode of the season. I’m taking a mini-break, which actually isn’t a break, because I’m going to be working on the new podcast series during that time. So it’s more of a you-won’t-hear-from-me-for-a-few-weeks break. The new podcast has an official title! It’s called “The Cookbook Deal / Also The Weirdest Year […]

Today’s guest is Amanda Chantal Bacon of Moon Juice. I’ll have to say that this is one of my favorite interviews of the season – because of a big piece of advice that Amanda gave. I almost cancelled therapy for the week because of it. It resonated with me that much.  Amanda and I discuss […]

This month on Freak Your Week we’re doing something a little different. Listen in to hear guest Jolene Hart (author of the Eat Pretty series) and see what I’m talking about.  Here’s Jolene:  Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher *Photos courtesy of Jolene Hart’s Instagram   This episode is supported by Thrive Market. Sign […]

Anna David is this week’s guest, and the woman has done a lot. Cliffs notes here: she’s a best-selling author, writer, sex and relationship expert, online-magazine creator, and podcaster. You can visit the bio on her website to learn even more. I loved my talk with Anna so much – and a big shout to Brandon […]

If Ben Turshen’s last name seems familiar to you, you’re not crazy. Not so long ago, his sister was a guest on the podcast. And I loved my talk with Ben so much, I’m about to have the whole family on. Get ready Momma Turshen, you’re next.   Ben and I talk about his path from corporate lawyer […]

Jennifer Syder is this week’s guest. She’s a writer, editor, and the host of the Creating Your Own Path Podcast. This episode got a little raw and emotional, and I’m so grateful that Jennifer was willing to share what she’s going through right now with the hope that it might help someone else.  In this […]

This podcast guest has been here before. But I just can’t get enough. This week, I talk (again) to Ashlae Warner of…well, a couple different brands. In the episode, Ashlae reveals the new business and brand she’s been keeping secret for a year. And it’s pretty exciting.  We talk about how she felt blogging wasn’t a […]

Freak Your Week is back! This month (FYW will be once a month now) I’ve got the funny and very cool Serena Wolf (author of the new book, The Dude Diet).  Listen in to hear all the things Serena had to eat, the people she thought were neat, and all the things that made her say sheeeeet. […]

A couple of months ago, I received emails from two brands that are changing the game in the feminine-hygiene category. Both were interested in being on the podcast and both were selling the same kind of product (natural tampons). But they were doing it in such different ways, that I couldn’t decide which one to […]

A couple of months ago, I received emails from two brands that are changing the game in the feminine-hygiene category. Both were interested in being on the podcast and both were selling the same kind of product (natural tampons). But they were doing it in such different ways, that I couldn’t decide which one to […]

SO excited about today’s guest! I’m talking to model, designer, and body positivity and mental health advocate Jada Sezer.  Jada and I discuss how her beginnings studying childhood psychology fueled her current mission, the difference between creating a brand and a company, why you need the right people to surround you to thrive, why she believes […]

I’ve seen Lyme disease pop up more and more in the news over the last few months – and wanted to learn more about it. The first thing I did was pick up Ally Hilfiger’s book (Bite Me: How Lyme Disease Stole My Childhood, Made Me Crazy, and Almost Killed Me). The subtitle of the book really […]

I really wanted to have McKel Hill of Nutrition Stripped on the podcast. But I also didn’t only want to talk about her cookbook (trying to mix it up…per your requests!). So I told her that if she came on, we’d need to explore topics outside of her new book. She was super down for this and […]

When Francesca Kennedy reached out to me about being on the podcast, I took one look at the video she sent and knew I HAD to talk to her. This woman is doing amazing things and 100% creating change in peoples’ lives through her brand, IX Style.  Francesca and I talk about how a trip back […]

I’ve been dabbling in Kundalini for the last few years. A YouTube video here. An OnDemand class there. But recently I’ve gotten pretty serious about the practice – I now go to classes and even started buying books on the topic. I haven’t really shared about it here, because it looks pretty weird from the outside and definitely sounds […]

This week, I’m talking to Giselle Wasfie. She’s a former hip hop journalist and current Chinese-medicine practitioner (acupuncturist-herbalist). She’s also the founder of the aromatherapy and beauty line REMIX by Giselle Wasfie. As I mentioned on the episode with Katrina Jane, this season I want to cover topics that sometimes have a little mystery surrounding […]

Grace Bonney is back. You might remember her from a Freak Your Week appearance this past winter. But those episodes are short. And I needed MORE GRACE. So I asked her to come back to talk about her latest project (her new book, In The Company Of Women).  Grace and I talk about how the lack […]

On this season of the podcast, we’re going to mix it up a little. Yes, you’ll still get to hear from your favorite authors, health + wellness gurus, and foodie friends…but you’ll also be hearing episodes from people you might not expect. I, for one, want to learn more about the people doing compelling things that aren’t in […]

This week, I’m talking to the incredible food writer and cookbook author Julia Turshen. Julia and I cover a lot of what you might expect in an interview with a popular food writer, but it was the not-food talk that really made this episode one of my favorites.  Julia and I discuss how she knew she […]

So, I wasn’t supposed to bring you another pod this month buuuuttt to celebrate the OPP cookbook shoot, I’m doing it. Your support really helped make this book happen, and I wanted to give you a little something in return. And this little something is pretty special, because Jensen Karp is this week’s guest. Jensen […]

Laura Miller is here! You may know her from crazy food ensembles, popular Tastemade videos, or her upcoming book (Raw. Vegan. Not Gross.), but what you might not know is that she struggled lots personally and professionally to get to where she is today. Laura gets candid about some of these issues and what she did to get to […]

Sure, Lemonade just dropped. But so did The Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking cookbook. The Minimalist Baker’s Dana Shultz joins me this week to talk about both, plus a whole bunch of other things.  Listen in to hear all the things Dana had to eat, the people she thought were neat, and all the things that made her say […]

This week, we’ve got Jessica Grose. She’s an author (her new book, Soul Mates, is out this fall!) and is also the editor of one of the coolest things to hit your inbox in years (Lenny, the newsletter created by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner). She’s really smart. She’s really funny. And we’re really lucky she’s sharing all […]

As promised, Jeanine from Love & Lemons is on the pod today! By now, you KNOW I’m obsessed with her new book. And if you didn’t know, you’ll hear me mention it about 100 times in this episode. Because she’s the coolest, she’s giving away a copy of the new Love & Lemons Cookbook (this contest is […]

Surprise! New podcast. I know we never release mid-week, but this topic and guest were too important not to share right away.  I’m talking with filmmaker Shannon Cohn about Endo What?, her new documentary. This new film not only gives all the facts and information that your doctor never told you about endometriosis, but encourages and inspires women […]

You know those people that are really great at talking and articulating things? Like so good that you aren’t able to articulate how great they are at articulating? Well, that’s Grace Bonney. She’s so incredibly smart and thoughtful that I couldn’t wait to hear the things she had to share. And I’m even more excited to […]

Erin Gleeson is back! She made her first OPP appearance on Season One’s finale episode. She was hit (no surprise). When I saw she had a new book out…you know I had to get her back for Round Two. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all […]

Episode 50!!! Ok, technically there are more than 50 episodes if you count Freak Your Weeks…but this is the 50th long-form interview. Which is just nuts. Before I get to the guest, I want to thank you for being so supportive of the podcast. I love the cool club we’ve created together! Our 50th guest is […]

So technically I’m supposed to be on “hiatus” from the podcast while I finish my book. But I just couldn’t stay away from you. Especially when I’ve just recorded an interview on a topic that so many of you have said you wanted to know more about.  When I first talked about misophonia (the hatred […]

I know that the title of this podcast is long. And I wanted to make it 20 times longer, because we covered so much great stuff in this episode. This week, I’m talking to Kelsey Miller. She’s a senior writer at Refinery 29, creator of The Anti-Diet Project, and author of the new book, Big Girl: […]

Have you ever become friends with someone right before you move away to a new city? Someone that you really connect with and makes you laugh and just gets you? And you ask yourself (and them), “WHHHHHY have we been living in this city so long and not known each other??” It’s sorta like when you […]

It’s the first The Things That Freaked My Week podcast of 2016! It’s January 1st, so…that’s about as fresh as a pod can get.  The new year is all about starting fresh and finding your good vibes. So, I had to bring the Queen of Good Vibes, Ms. Sarah Britton of My New Roots. Thanks for all […]

Oh, so you thought since Christmas was on Friday that I wasn’t going to give you a Freak Your Week this week? No way. We’re dooooooing it (just a few days early). And man, this week’s guest (Alexis Nido-Russo of Local Eclectic) brought A LOT of freak-worthy finds. You remember her, right? The For Reals […]

We’ve got Lynn Chen this week! Actress, activist, and creator of the website & podcast, The Actor’s Diet. She’s cool, she’s funny, and she had lots of freak your week goodies you’re going to love.  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the […]

Our second Julia in a row! This week, it’s Julia Sherman. She’s an artist, writer, and founder of the website (and future book!) Salad For President. Yes, SALAD FOR PRESIDENT. The best name for anything. Ever.  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things […]

After reading the intro to Anne Sage’s new book, Sage Living: Decorate For The Life You Want, I immediately reached out to her and asked her to be on the podcast. It was that good. Lucky for all of us, she said yes.  In this episode, I ask Anne to dive deeper into that intro, and she shares how […]

Cool jean jumper? Check! Drinking a tiki drink wearing said jean jumper? Double check! Brow game strong? Oh yeah! Editor at THE BEST food magazine out there? Yes!!!! Man, this week’s guest has got it all. I’m really excited for you to meet Julia Kramer (senior editor at Bon Appétit magazine) and hear all the things […]

Food photographer + writer Dennis Prescott (aka Dennis The Prescott) is this week’s guest. When I say food photographer, I mean FOOOD photographer. As in, I suddenly become starving anytime I look at his photos. They are vibrant, beautiful, and literally dripping with goodness. Mainly, cheese. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to […]

Two Moms In The Raw’s Shari Koolik Leidich is this week’s guest. I’m excited for about a million reasons, but I’ll break it down to my top three… 1. Her products are DELICIOUS and were my savior when I changed my diet. 2. Her cookbook is one the best of this year.  3. Her enthusiasm, sense of humor, […]

This week’s guest has a lot of name. But that’s ok, because he’s got a lot of talent to go along with it. It’s Isaiah Freeman-Schub, market editor at WSJ (as in The Wall Street Journal). He knows what’s up, and I’m so excited to have him on this week! Listen in to hear us discuss the things […]

And she’s back! Laura Wright from the The First Mess is here again with her sultry voice and cool cooking ways. If you didn’t hear her the first time she was on the podcast, make sure to check out Episode 27 (we talked long-term relationships and not working for free).  On this episode, listen in […]

This week’s guest is writer and editor Rachel Holtzman. Chances are she’s probably had something to do with some of your favorite cookbooks, you just didn’t know it. Take a look.  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say […]

This week’s guest is Ashlae Warner of Oh, Ladycakes. You may remember her as a fellow sound-hater (Misophonia Club) and Endo sister from Episode 30 of the podcast. Her episode was one of the most popular of the first season…so I figured it was time to bring her back for Season 2!  Listen in to hear us discuss the things […]

Curb Your Enthusiasm. Arrested Development. And now…the One Part Podcast. Huh? Yeah, get excited about this week’s episode.  Jeff Garlin and I discuss how he got involved in the documentary Finding Vivian Maier (and his take on the controversy surrounding her work), the reason he decided to leave his podcast behind, why it’s important to treat positive reviews/comments […]

I sat down (literally, sat on the ground) with Paul Octavious for this week’s podcast. He hosted my farewell-to-Chicago For Reals Meals (coming later this week!), and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to interview one of my most favorite photographers and creatives out there.  Paul and I discuss how leaving school to care for his grandfather […]

This week’s guest is Billy Green. He’s the pop-of-color king, the man behind Wit & Vinegar, and the author of Whip It Up (launching October 13th!). Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. Find all the […]

This week I’m bringing you a conversation with Adrianna Adarme, creator of popular website A Cozy Kitchen and author of the new book, The Year Of Cozy. Adrianna and I talk about why she decided to leave her career in the film industry behind, how a speech from David Foster Wallace changed how she approached each day, […]

This week’s guest is Kevin Aeh. He’s a style expert, writer, and lifestyle editor at Q (Equinox’s health and wellness site). And he’s also got some of the best hair I’ve ever seen.  Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that […]

That’s right, I’ve got a little literary bun in the oven. I’m cooking up my first cookbook, to be released in Spring 2017! It feels a little surreal, kinda weird, but mainly really, really awesome. There are a hundred reasons why I’m excited, but I’d have to say that getting to work with one of my dream publishers […]

This week’s guest is Renee Byrd. She’s a crazy talented photographer, recipe developer,  yoga teacher, and the creator of the beautiful website, Will Frolic For Food.  Listen in to hear her and I disucss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. *Photos above courtesy of […]

This week’s guest is Dean Renaud of South Social & Home. But you also might remember her from the first ever (and only) For Reals Meals: Southern Blonde Edition. Dean is the coolest and I had no doubt she was going to bring IT to the pod. Listen in to hear her and I disucss the […]

So excited to bring you this interview with Paul Lowe of Sweet Paul magazine! Lots of incredible nuggets of wisdom and advice from this crazy-talented man.  Paul and I talk about the early beginnings of his career in Norway, how his path shifted when he came down with blogger-fatigue, his big advice on growing your own […]

Welcome to the first installment of The Things That Freaked My Week – a new weekly micro podcast where my guest and I share the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. This week’s guest is Gabriel Cabera aka The Artful Desperado. Take a listen […]

WE ARE BACK! Season Two is kicking off with one of my favorite episodes of Season Two. Yeah, I said it. No crystal ball over here, I just know it will be – it’s that good. I’m talking to Beth Kirby. She’s a photographer, creative consultant, stylist, and the creator of the beautiful website Local […]

It’s the Season One finale of the One Part Podcast! One whole year has gone by since launching the first episode. It’s so crazy! There’s been lots of laughing, some tears, many an F-bomb, and tons of planty recipes. I cannot thank you all enough for listening, sharing the episodes, tweeting up a storm, and just plain supporting […]

This week I’m talking to body-positive advocate and emotional-eating expert Isabel Foxen Duke. Former OPP guest Katie Dalebout suggested her as a guest, and I’m so glad she did! Isabel really brought it to this episode.  In our chat, Isabel and I discuss how she landed in rehab after abusing drugs to control her weight, her path […]

You probably already know that I love Dana Shultz from Minimalist Baker (seen here and here). But like most of my internet girlfriends, we hadn’t ever actually spoken before this podcast. But based on our emails, her Lil Jon and Martin references, and her undying dedication to creating new dairy-free mac & cheese recipes, I knew that we’d […]

On this week’s episode, I talk to Melissa Baswell Williams – the designer and founder of the lifestyle website Bubby & Bean. I had never spoken to or met Melissa before this interview but have always had a lot of love for her. When my brand was just starting, she asked me to be on her site. […]

This week’s podcast is pretty special. I had the opportunity to speak with the co-author of one of THE most influential books in health, wellness, and plant-based nutrition. It’s Dr. Thomas Campbell, who cowrote The China Study with his father, Dr. T. Colin Campbell. The book has sold over 1 million copies and inspired the film Forks […]

This week I’m talking to one of my biggest art/design idols, Rose Lazar. I admire her so much and couldn’t wait to get her on the podcast. I admire for hundreds of reasons: she’s the best gift-giver I know, she makes all of her products by hand (her own hands) for her company, The Great Lakes Goods, […]

I talk a lot and have a tendency to overshare. But I’m feeling a little speechless when it comes to describing Sahar Paz. I’ve been sitting in front of my computer for twenty minutes trying to figure out what to say about this incredible woman. My interview with her was like none I’ve had before. There aren’t […]

This week I’m talking to one of the most driven and successful women I know, Jessica Zweig of Simply Be. A few weeks leading up to this interview, Jessica told me that she really wanted to “get real” during our interview. And that we did.   Jessica and I discuss exactly what we thought of each other […]

After ten minutes of meeting John Michael Schert, I asked him to be on the podcast. He didn’t even know I had a podcast, and I didn’t really know anything about him – I just knew that he was awesome.  In this episode, John Michael and I talk about how to get out of your […]

Katie Dalebout does a lot. She’s an author, speaker, yoga teacher, podcast host, and the creator of The Wellness Wonderland. After reading that list, you might be thinking “Ooooh, fancy. She’s got it allll figured out.” She doesn’t. And that’s one of the reasons I love Katie so much. She’s very open and real about the […]

Kathleen Shannon is known for her work helping creative entrepreneurs grow and define their businesses. She’s got a brand (Braid Creative) and popular podcast (Being Boss) dedicated to it. So I thought feeer sure we’d be talking business on this episode. But we didn’t talk about it once. What we did cover got a little real…in […]

I already spilled the beans about this week’s guest on yesterday’s post…it’s the very cool Ashlae Warner of Oh, Ladycakes. But what you don’t know is just how many freaking topics we covered in this episode. Ashlae and I talk about dealing with misophonia, a heartbreaking yet pivotal point in her relationship, her tips on creating […]

I’ll have to admit that I was a little intimidated when I first met Eva Daiberl. She seemed kind of perfect to me. She’s good at everything she does (she’s a trained pastry chef, photographer, and DIY master). She’s traveled the world. And a stroll through her closet rivals any trip to Barneys. But the more […]

Often described as the “hardest-working person on the planet,” Lee Cockerell is the man. He’s the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World, has led a team of 40,000 employees, is a best-selling author, and a crazy-inspiring speaker.  And we’re very lucky to have him bring this month’s One Part Pledge Challenge! As always, you […]

This week’s guest is writer, author, and grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith. Claire and I discuss losing both of her parents by the age of 25, the memoir (The Rules Of Inheritance) that followed, her take on that book becoming a movie, and what happened when she started examining what happens after we die for her new […]

This interview was a long time coming. I’ve wanted Laura Wright of The First Mess to be a guest since I started the podcast, but we held out and waited – and now it’s time. And it just happens to coincide with the reveal of a new, special something she’s been working on. Believe me, it’s […]

This week’s guest is author, artist, speaker, educator, and food-justice leader Bryant Terry. For more than a decade, his passionate work has been instrumental in changing how people look at healthy eating and sustainable food systems. He’s pretty much a bad ass.  Bryant and I discuss the power of investing in yourself, what helped him […]

This week’s guest is Hillary Sawchuk. She’s the creator of the popular interview series A Drink With and an all-around inspiring woman. Hilary has interviewed everyone from Common to Steve Forbes to Kurt Russell for her site. And looking at the super-polished, pulled-together brand she’s created, you’d think the she’d be kicking back and drinking champers with celebs. But Hillary […]

This month’s challenge is brought to you by my friend and natural-skincare wonder woman, Adina Grigore, of S.W. Basics and the new book Skin Cleanse. You might remember her from, well, like a million posts on this site…because I’m obsessed with her. Remember a couple weeks ago, when I gave you that awesome three-ingredient face mask? That was […]

I think a lot of us have had the dream of leaving the city and moving to a farm or cabin or beach somewhere – living off the land and creating (what we imagine will be) a simpler life for ourselves. Well, food writer and author Rochelle Bilow did just that.  Rochelle and I discuss […]

I’ve loved every single guest and story I’ve shared on the podcast, but Mariah Naella’s story feels extra special. Maybe it’s because I had never even spoken to her before and she was so generous and open. Maybe it’s because her story was so compelling that I was a little speechless at times. Or maybe it’s […]

The pod is BACK, complete with a new monthly series called One Part Pledge, and I’m so excited about it! Don’t worry, if you love the original podcast, it’ll still be there. But I really think you’re going to like this new addition.  Here’s the deal:  A One Part Pledge pod will go up at the […]

Creative director and photographer Emma Arnold (aka Très Awesome) is here this week. Emma and I discuss standing out creatively in a saturated market, balancing a 9-to-5 with other creative outlets, and how to create honest conversations about depression. PLUS, she made a plant-based recipe just for this episode (and it’s super duper easy!).  Here’s Emma:  Listen […]

Designer and self-described, modern-day memory keeper Kelly Purkey and I discuss her ditching the idea of a traditional home to travel the world, the decision to shift the voice of her brand, how she’s changed the perception of her industry, and why she’s just not down with excessive oversharing online. Can’t wait for you to hear this […]

This week’s guest is Erica Chidi. She’s a chef, doula, and the founder of The Mama Circle. She’s also a really good storyteller, and I loved our conversation together so much.  Erica and I discuss her experiences growing up in the United States and South Africa, finding her true passion to help other women, uncovering a […]

This week’s guest is musician De’Mar Hamilton. De’Mar and I have been friends for years, and I’ve made him do things like this and this before…but this is for sure my most favorite thing we’ve done together. De’Mar and I discuss his early beginnings in Chicago, the music experience that transformed his career, the blessing […]

Get ready to fall in love with one of my favorite people on the planet, because Megan Silianoff is this week’s guest. Megan was in town from Texas to host this month’s For Reals Meals, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to interview her…in person. My first face-to-face interview for the podcast. And it all went […]

And we’re back! This week’s guest is Jena Gambaccini of ChiCityFashion. You’ve probably seen Jena around here before…creating half-assed meals and being the only person ever allowed to attend multiple For Reals Meals (it’s hard to say no to her). Jena’s been a big supporter of OPP since day one. And I’m really excited for […]

Food-photography queen bee, Julie Lee of Julie’s Kitchen, is this week’s guest! Julie’s been on the site before, sharing one of her beautiful recipes and hosting the first ever LA For Reals Meals, but this is the first time we really dig deep into the path she followed that brought her to success. And that […]

Heather Crosby is this week’s guest. Remember her? She was on the site earlier this week to give away her new cookbook (it’s so good!). Clearly, I’ve got a thing for Heather and her message. And maybe her spicy taco recipe too. After hearing this episode, you’ll understand why I dig her so much. Heather and […]

Dana Gordon of Dana Rebecca Designs (DRD) is my guest this week. One of the reasons I love Dana is that she never disappoints in the “real talk” department. She cuts through the bullshit and is always genuine, honest, and practical when comes to conversations on business and tricky life things. And she knows what […]

Who says thirteen isn’t lucky? Actually, I do all the time. I’m pretty superstitious. But getting to interview one of my favorite podcast hosts for this thirteenth episode feels pretty damn lucky. Eric Zimmer is the soothing voice behind the incredible and thought-provoking podcast, The One You Feed. Eric and I discuss the parable that inspired […]

Sarah Gidick is this week’s guest. She’s the mastermind behind the popular site and Instagram Porn For Women (which is not actually porn – so you can listen and read post this at work, friends!). You might remember that Joy Claire mentioned Sarah on Episode 5 as someone that inspires her. Man, she was right. Her story […]

Jess Lively is today’s guest. She’s one of the biggest reasons I wanted to start a podcast in the first place. Well, that and I like to talk a lot. Jess is one of the most passionate people I know – and watching her do her thing (when I was a guest on her show) gave […]

Kip Andersen is this week’s guest. He’s the man behind the new environmental documentary, Cowspiracy. Described as “the film environmental organizations don’t want you to see,” it chronicles Kip’s journey to uncover the most destructive industry facing our planet. Kip and I discuss the catalyst for creating the film, how a Mad Cowboy almost scared […]

Max Wastler is my guest this week. I’ve known Max for about four years, but it wasn’t until this episode that I truly understood the passion behind the risks he’s taken and choices he’s made with his career. It made for a solid talk. Max talks about the 33 jobs he’s had in 33 years, […]

Jamie Stelter is the morning traffic anchor for NY1, author of Transit Girl, the star of two web series on Ulive, and the creator of the popular food site TV Dinner. Oh, and you may remember that she was a Babe In Plantland, right here on OPP. I couldn’t wait to talk to Jamie about everything […]

The beautiful and brave Jordan Younger is this week’s guest. She’s gotten a lot of attention the last two months – and it all started with one controversial post made on her popular blog. Very excited to have the opportunity to share her story here on OPP. Jordan speaks openly about the post and the […]

In this week’s episode, I talk with Adina Grigore, the mastermind behind S.W. Basics. A big-time brand that’s changing the game in wellness and skincare across the globe. Adina candidly shares the slow climb of success for S.W. Basics…from zero customers on Etsy to being sold in over 200 stores. We discuss what she believes […]