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This episode is a combo of my favorite things right now + answers to your questions + quotes and wisdom I took away from my recent retreat in Hawaii! The links and notes for everything I mentioned in this episode are below. I hope you enjoy it. Also, if you aren't already be sure to join the Facebook Group for extended conversation on this episode and whatever else you have on your mind.

I read an article about Meika Hollender and her company Sustain last spring and insanely knew wanted to have her on the podcast. A few months later I was chatting with her about everything from what it was like starting condom company with her father to the future of women's health and safe sex. Meika is such a down-to-each, smart, and fascinating woman. I loved getting to know her on this episode and I really think you will too. Her company Sustain's mission and products are fantastic and I'm so happy I was able to connect with Meika.

Today's another HIGHLIGHT DETROIT episode I talk with my friend Renee Heigel . She is a local friend of mine and in today's convo we talk about the importance of body confidence. We talk about the importance of getting outside of your comfort zones and releasing the illusion of control are crucial to overall happiness. I love Renee and I'm sure after this conversation you will as well.

Erin Mallory Long is a writer, performer, TV Producer, podcaster, and general Funny Person. She co-hosts a podcast all about the TV show "FRIENDS" called Best of Friends Podcast. We had a wonderful 2 hour conversation covering everything from aging and body image to our mutual love or Rent and Friends (the shows not the payment and people, duh).

Today on the show: Anea Bogue speaker, author and founder of REALGirl on everything from empowering teachers, feminism, feeling your feelings fully, why menstruations matters, the importance of boys seeing girls empowerment, and so much more.

This week I talk to Lynn Chen of the Actor's Diet blog. Lynn is a super talented actor as well as a food writer, TV personality, long time blogger with the Actor's Diet (now also a podcast) as well as an eating disorder advocate, and founder of Thick Dumpling Skin a platform to help Asian American's with disordered eating. Lynn is way cool & I loved our long wide ranging conversation.

a bonus HIGHLIGHT DETROIT episode ft. Richard Ganas a super cool furniture designer I met here in Detroit.

We've got another repeat guest this week. I love reconnecting with people I originally spoke with years ago to see how much has changed and grown for them. Today Natalie MacNeil is back on the pod to catch up and share some of her secrets to her super success since the last time she was on the show. We talk about everything from her current productivity centered morning routine, to business management tools, to mindfulness tools she uses each day. AND since I've last spoken to her in episode #44 she has written two new books and created this free program all centered around creative business planning and putting your goals and dreams into action (in a fun way). I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. And if you do decide to join the Business Accelerator Program let us know in the Facebook Group.

Today I am stoked to be bringing back one of my favorite podcasters and personal inspirations for me starting my own podcast, Jonathan Fields. Some of you may remember him from episode #44. Jonathan is the creator of all kinds of mission driven media including his podcast which features all kinds of heart driven guests speaking about the many aspects that make up a good life. You can even catch a small section where I am featured on his podcast here. It's been a couple years since he has been on my pod so I was delighted to talk to him about his latest book and get his sage advice on anything going on in my life as a super wise mentor in my life. He emphasizes what I am trying to practice most these days -- living a balanced life. You will hear us talk about how when we focus too much on one 'bucket' or area of life it often will never change. I've personally found this true on so many levels as I continue to grow and heal in my own life. He also gave me some some really helpful insight around my big recent struggle of feeling like 'a jack of all trades, master of none'. Let us know what you thought of this episode tweet at us @jonathanfields & @katiedalebout. Or hop on over to the Facebook Group and ask them there. I'd be happy to pass any questions to Jonathan along to him and I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback around this episode.

Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother, HappyThankYouMorePlease, Liberal Arts) - on acting, spirituality, creativity & much more.

Today I have back (for a third time) one of my best friends and favorite pod guests, Simi Botic. Part of why I love Simi so much is because of her ability to be real and authentic in whatever she is experiencing (and her adorable laugh). That's why I wanted to have her back to share the unexpected and somewhat difficult experience she had with her pregnancy. A couple months ago she wrote this incredible article during her first trimester for Refinery29. (If you haven't yet read it I highly recommend you do... even if you aren't pregnant it's a great article.) In this conversation we not only expand on her relationship with her body and food during her pregnancy but also on her relationship with herself, her relationship with her husband Tim, and the lessons she'll take beyond being pregnant. We both would love to hear your feedback on the convo. Let us know your thoughts, questions, experiences in the Facebook Group.

Welcome to episode 10 of my podcast mini series Katie WONDERS. In these episodes I share all the things I've been exploring and loving over the past month or two. The links and notes for everything I mentioned in this episode are below. If you have any questions, things you want to share with me or just want to say hi the best way to do that is to join the extended conversation in the Facebook Group. Enjoy!

Gabrielle Bernstein has been my friend and mentor for over 4 years now and this is maybe our 4th conversation on my podcast. In today's episode Gabby talks about why this book was the most challenging to write and took double the amount of time than her pervious books, where the idea for the book came from, and how this book is different from her previous books. We also get into her current life and how to handle your feelings about the election and current political climate. Enjoy my candid conversation with Gabby.

Alexi Wasser is an actress, comedian, podcast host, and blogger in Los Angeles. You'll love her wit and wisdom in this episode. We talk about feeling vulnerable and feeling exposed when sharing creative work and about about dating, death, future goals and what she does to stay inspired and confident. This episode is long and tangental, which I love and hope you do too. Alexi is such a talented, multifaceted, fascinating person. I could have talked to her for 2 more hours and I know you'll love listening to our chat here.

This week is particularly exciting since this episode is the first in my new mini-series HIGHLIGHT DETROIT. I love it here. I love the vibe, love the landscape, the grit, the art, the food, but most of all…. I love the people. I had the thought that I wanted to introduce those cool people here to you so the mini-series HIGHLIGHT DETROIT was born. There are so many fascinating people here, from artists to entrepreneurs and many of them become my non-Internet exclusive friends. Today is the first installment with Christian Birky founder of the brand Laszlo which you will hear all about in this episode. After graduating from Princeton in 2013, where time spent tutoring in a prison led to a thesis on prison policy Christian's interest in social entrepreneurship goes back to a pony-powered, emissions-free lawn service he started at age 11 with his sister (and Lazlo co-founder) Kathryn. I met Christian at a Creative Mornings talk he gave about ethics a couple months ago and loved his brand, vision, and mission. I couldn't think of a better person to kick off this series spotlighting our area of the country. We hear from people in bigger cities like New York or LA way more frequently on podcasts (even this one) which is why I wanted to spotlight some people who live in Detroit so you can get a taste of how exciting it is to live here. So for the next hour or so while you're listening to this episode and future ones from this series... WELCOME TO DETROIT.