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This week I got to chat with a dear friend, tuning in all the way from Amsterdam, Ximena Pineda! Ximena is a content strategist, brand storyteller, and most of all, deeply creative soul.
Beyond her work, she's incredibly world-traveled. From growing up in Guatemala, to moving to Europe for her studies, and since then living in 6 countries, across 3 different continents, Ximena is no stranger to adventure.
In this episode, I had the chance to dive deeper into Ximena's background, why she values speaking 5-7+ different languages, how her global footprint has shaped her perpsective on building deep, authentic relationships, and how she see's the intersection between language, identity, and connection.
Make sure to subscribe to her Substack, "The Leap Club" to stay connected with Ximena!
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This week Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD, joined us on the podcast to talk about all things related to balancing our hormones through diet and lifestyle.
Lauren is an exceptional Registered Dietitian to Olympians, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Nutrition Researcher published in Journal of Women's Sports Medicine.
In this episode, we talked about:
Strategies for balancing your hormones through diet What it means to 'live and eat seasonally' The intersection(s) between competitive sports, diet, and women's health A deep dive into PCOS and ways to naturally treat hormonal imbalances How cortisol impacts our hormonal health How Lauren defines happiness and what brings her endorphins!Check out Lauren's podcast here!
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Othership has officially landed in NYC & is the newest and hottest wellness space yet. Thrilled to have Robbie Bent, Co-Founder of Othership, on the podcast this week, where we talk about:
Robbie's struggles with addicition, and how his experiences doing Vipassana, The Hoffman Process, and more, informed his interest in wellness The founding story of Othership - from backyard cold plunges to a massive community The health benefits of hot/cold exposure & what you can expect from a typical class How to attend the Everyday Endorphins x Othership Wellness Activation on October 21st 2024! How Robbie defines happiness & what brings him endorphinsUse the code ENDORPHINS for 11% off any class/class pack!
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How can we unify our mind and heart to unlock our inner power and radiate joy? Tune into this week's episode with Kimberly Snyder to learn more about how we can tap into our own heart coherence.
We explore research, theories, and tips on moving towards greater heart coherence referenced in her latest book, The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts. We also discuss what brings Kimberly endorphins, and how she defines joy and happiness.
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This week I'm thrilled to have Steven Kotler, NY Times best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and one of the leading experts in flow, on the podcast.
Steven is the co-founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, which is the world leader in neuroscience-based peak performance research and training.
In this episode, Steven shares the neurobiology of flow, how we can generate more flow-like experiences in the seemingly mundane moments of our lives, and how living in 'flow' can enhance our ability to express joy & happiness.
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From co-founding the popular personalized nutrition company Gainful, to searching for love in the spotlight of reality television, Jahaan Ansari is no stranger to stepping outside of his comfort zone.
This week I'm thrilled to have Jahaan Ansari, Co-Founder of Gainful and Forbes 30 under 30, on the podcast to chat about his experience on Season 21 of The Bachelorette, lessons he's learned on embracing discomfort through entrepreneurship, and how he finds endorphins every day.
Tune in to hear more, and if you want to snag a bag of your very own Gainful protein powder, use the code 'Endorphins' for 30% off your first order!
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Jeannine Coulter & I sat down this week to explore the nuances of substance abuse, recovery, and the irony of experiencing growth through enduring trauma.
Tune into this episode to learn more about Jeannine's addiction story, how she sought recovery and has built an enriching, sober life for herself, and the role that her recovery journey has played in shaping her philosophy on joy and happiness.
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Spirituality is like a muscle meant to be 'exercised' and if we can work on our 'spiritual fitness,' we can also learn how to become more resilient during times of challenge.
Tune into this episode with Life Coach and Entrepreneur, Adam Jablin, endorsed by Tony Robbins and many others, to learn about his analogy regarding spirituality and how we can become stronger in the face of our self-inflicted adversity.
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Hear from elite tennis coach and trainer to Serena & Venus Williams, Rick Macci, and Dr. Niva Jerath, former elite tennis player and board-certified doctor in neuromuscular medicine, on the power of our positive thoughts.
Dr. Niva and Rick co-authored "Billion Dollar Mind" which dives deep into lessons learned through tennis on getting our minds right, and how we can train our brains for more positive thinking.
In this episode, we discuss:
Dr. Niva & Rick’s shared background in tennis and lessons they've learned on grit/resilience through the sport The inspiration for co-authoring “Billion Dollar Mind” - a guide on the power of positive thoughts The neuroscience behind positive thinking & how this impacts our quality of life The importance of not letting our thoughts control us How Dr. Niva & Rick define happiness, and what brings them endorphins--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support -
Tune into this week's episode featuring Emily McCarthy, Co-Founder and Chief Community Officer of GORUCK, which is an apparel company that supports rucking - a form of physical activity inspired by military training.
We discuss:
Emily's unconventional career path in the CIA. Key lessons Emily learned while in the CIA on navigating high-pressure environments, cultivating positive self-belief and confidence. Why building strong interpersonal relationships and having a support system is crucial for well-being. The health benefits of rucking, and why the community aspect of GORUCK has played a significant role in its success as a brand. How Emily defines happiness and what brings her endorphins!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support -
Hear from William Hicks, co-founder of nootropics company Magic Mind, on the power of unlocking our mental wealth to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilled lives. In this episode, William shares:
Strategies for navigating high pressure environments coming from a background in Investment Banking The inspiration + mission behind Magic Mind, the world's first ever mental performance shot Why intentionally is key to balancing all aspects of our well-being The five pillars of 'mental wealth' and how this concept impacts our overall well-being The role that peace plays in cultivating joy What brings William endorphins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support -
They say one of the secrets to a well-lived life, free of suffering, is the ability to let go and surrender. This week I got to chat with Kute Blackson on the magic of learning to let go of what no longer serves you, and how grief often shows up through the process of letting go.
Kute is a transformational speaker, best-selling author, and has been recognized as the "Mindfulness guru that billionaires go to for advice" by Inc Magazine.
In this episode, Kute shares:
His backstory and how he sought spirituality his entire life How to distinguish anxiety versus feeling our intuition What derails us from following our intuition The practice of surrendering and how fear disrupts our ability to let go Why grieving is a key component to surrender How Kute defines happiness & what brings him endorphinsFor more information on Kute's spiritual event "Boundless Bliss" in Bali 2024, click here.
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Thrilled to have Dr. Paul Zak, researcher, TED speaker, and author of "Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness," on the podcast this week to explore the science of morality and how to create more high value experiences in life. We discuss: The breakthrough research led by Paul’s lab that discovered oxytocin as the moral molecule The role that oxytocin plays when building trust and how trust influences moral behavior What ‘peak experiences’ are in life, and the neuroscience that supports how we can create more extraordinary moments Paul’s philosophy on happiness, well-being, and morality as a professor and researcher What brings Paul endorphins--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support
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Excited to kick off Mental Health Awareness month featuring none other than the multi-hyphenate Larissa May, Founder of #HalftheStory, which is a non-profit that is on a mission to empower the next generation's relationship with technology.
We discuss...
How Larissa’s struggles with mental health in college sparked inspiration for developing #HalftheStory How Larissa defines digital wellness and certain practices to enhance our digital well-being What it means to move from “passive” to “active” technology consumption Strategies for digital flourishing and for developing a healthier relationship to technology Larissa’s perspective on entrepreneurship, her morning routine as a founder, and theories on joy What brings Larissa endorphins--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support -
Dan Freed, founder of personalized nootropics company Take Thesis, came onto the podcast this week to discuss:
Dan's struggles with ADHD as a kid, and non-linear career path that eventually led him to become a founder of a cognitive enhancement/nootropics company The neuroscience behind nootropics and how these supplements impact your energy, mood, focus, and cognitive functioning How to embrace failure and the power of utilizing your weaknesses as your superpower Dan's perspective on joy versus happiness and the importance of experiencing some struggle in life What brings Dan endorphinsUse the code ENDORPHINS10 for a discount on your order!
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Amanda Yarnell, Senior Director of the Center for Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, came onto the podcast to talk about:
Amanda's background as a science journalist and how her previous experience led her to work at Harvard The inspiration for the 2023 Creators Summit on Mental Health, which was launched to build partnerships with well-being content creators dedicated to spread evidence-based messaging to their communities The methodology and researched shared by faculty at Harvard's Chan School of Public Health How Amanda envisions the future of content creation to impact how we engage with health-related news What brings Amanda endorphins--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support -
This week I'm thrilled to have Jo Piazza, award-winning journalist, podcast host, best-selling author, on the podcast. In this episode, Jo and I chatted about:
Jo's love for writing and how she got into the field of journalism Why traveling can be magical, and how new experiences open up our minds to feel joy in unique ways Some of Jo's craziest travel experiences (one of which led her to meet her husband!) The inspiration for her latest book "The Sicilian Inheritance," which is a murder mystery novel that releases on April 2nd What brings Jo endorphins in lifeYou can pre-order The Sicilian Inheritance here!
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Aviron Interactive is a rowing machine that utilizes gaming psychology to drive motivation and consistency, designed to make workouts fun for their users. Founder & CEO Andy Hoang, and CMO, Inessa Karlinsky, sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos on the podcast this week to chat about:
Andy & Inessa's personal backgrounds in fitness, sports, and entrepreneurship Why gamification is becoming a trend in sports + fitness, and the future of fitness entertainment How game design can help us reconnect to the joy in exercise Lessons learned from entrepreneurship in gaining trust and pivoting when things don't go as expected How Andy & Inessa define happiness What brings Andy & Inessa endorphins--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support -
Sara Cullen, Founder + CEO of GEM, a real-food vitamin that's packed with essential vitamins in just one bite, came onto Everyday Endorphins this week to discuss:
The health implications American's are facing from a lack of biodiversity within the traditional food system Why it's important to "eat" your vitamins and how the supplement industry doesn't necessarily fill the gaps in our diets Sara's personal health struggles and her inspiration for starting GEM Sara's approach to product design and the nutrients that are dense in GEM bites How Sara defines health + well-being What brings Sara endorphinsUse the code "EE30" for 30% off your first month of GEM!
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This week I'm stoked to have Austin Wiberg and Hannah Minardi, co-founders of Standard Self Care, the leading cosmeceutical skincare line made with clean, bioactive products, on the podcast to discuss:
Their entreprenuerial journey's and inspiration for co-founding Standard Self Care The relationship between skincare, self-care, and our confidence Self-care "disparities" between women vs. men and why self-care is important for everyone Navigating challenges as an enterpreneur and the importance of cultivating a self-care routine How Austin & Hannah define happiness What brings Austin & Hannah endorphins!You can use the code "Endorphins40" for 40% off your order!
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