Let’s Talk with Scoggs

Lexis Yelis is FULL of spunk, tenacity and passion. I had such a blast getting to know her and hearing all her fun stories. Lexis and I chatted during her 14-day NYC quarantine and she shared how quarantine has allowed her to re explore some past ideas with her collaborator and pattern Couchsurf. Check out her new song, “Between My Thighs” and watch the video here.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Talk soon! 

This week Black Satellite’s Larissa Vale joins to talk about their new single, “Void.” Larissa shares the interesting places she grew up, how her partnership with Kyle Hawken is the secret sauce to their music, and gives some great advice! You can stream “Void” on all DSPs and watch the new lyric video here.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Talk soon! 

D.J. Nash is best known for the ABA series he created, A Million Little Things. The show is based on DJ’s experiences losing a friend to suicide and in this episode, we talk about his role in the 320 Festival to support positive conversations around mental health. D.J. shared how music plays a role in the show, which characters represent him, and how collaboration helped make this special show what it is. I hope you enjoy it.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Brought to you by, Best Fiends. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. With over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must-play! Talk soon! 

Are you ready for new music? This week Tyler James, aka Nice Ghost, and I discuss his new album Digital. This project was a real labor of love! Tyler explains how he created the persona, music, and how much it means to him to have his music out in the world. I love hearing his passion and he gives some great advice for creators at the end of the show.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Talk soon! 

Author, podcaster, and music industry veteran Tom Mullen joins the show!

Brian Mackenzie is a Human Performance Specialist. Now, what is that exactly? Well, Brian understands how the body and mind are connected and can work together to optimize your health. In this episode Brian and I discuss how sports have played a role in both our lives, how breathing can be a critical tool, and how athletes (and really anyone) can deal with setbacks. 

This week Adi Jaffe, Ph.D and I had an amazing discussion around mental health and addiction. He was so open to all of my questions and even shared his own experience and struggle with addiction. He was a UCLA lecturer in the Psychology department at UCLA,  and was the Executive-Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive mental health treatment facilities in the country - until he started IGNTD. I hope you enjoy our conversation and share with a friend.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Brought to you by, Best Fiends. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. With over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must play! Talk soon! 

This week I’m joined by Wesley Geer, the founder of Rock to Recovery. Wesley has been in the music industry for years in his own band HED PE and as a touring musician with acts like KORN. After battling with his own addiction, he created Rock To Recovery to help others find healing via music. Our conversation about mental health was inspiring and insightful. I hope you enjoy and share with a friend.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Talk soon! 

This week I’m joined by Rynda Laurel, the founder of the wellness company VRYeveryday Supplements. VRYeveryday is a collection of Natural Mood Balancing Supplements and Support for Mental Health, Emotional Wellbeing, Biochemical Recovery. They’re all vegan, NonGMO and GMP.  We had a great conversation about her venture as a female entrepreneur, took a trip down memory lane to her time working in music, and she shared great insights on dealing with transitions in life. Want to give VRYeveryday a try? Click here for 10% off all formulas & sets, use “letstalk” at check out!  Brought to you by, Best Fiends. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. With over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must-play! Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Talk soon! 

This week I’m joined by the founder of the non-profit organization, To Write Love On Her Arms, Jamie Tworkowsk.  TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Jamie is also a bestselling author and we discussed his book, If You Feel Too Much. I hope you enjoy the episode and share it with a friend.  Brought to you by, Best Fiends. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. With over 100 million downloads, this 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must-play! Please don't be shy, email me! Sara.Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topics. If you like the show, please rate, subscribe & share with a friend.  Talk soon! 

HAUNTER is back this week, sort of. HAUNTER is a new project they just launched with their second track, ”Miss Me” feat R I L E Y!

Quarantine friendship time with photographer Erica Lauren! Erica was the show’s first guest, so it felt right to have her back on to check-in, see how she’s coping with all the changes, and get some (much needed) laughs in.

This week my friend Natalie and I caught up from her beautiful farm in New Zealand!

Welcome to a yoga-themed episode! I met Nish during yoga training and his passion for life blew my mind. Over the phone, Nish and I discuss how yoga has impacted our lives and how the philosophies have offered us comfort and a sense of direction.

She does it all! Author, composer, songwriter, creator—Shelby Merry joins the show this week! Shelby is the spark of energy we all need right now.