Freckled Foodie & Friends

On this episode, I talk to health and wellness expert Kate Spies about Well+Good’s predicted 2021 wellness trends. We discuss COVID’s influence and impact on the wellness industry, and the shift to more accessible fitness, telemedicine, teletherapy, and self-care. We discuss the pre-COVID exclusivity portrayed around products and services in the wellness industry, and how COVID has made people realize they don’t need these expensive things to feel healthy.

On this episode, Briana and I discuss the intense similarities of our pregnancies, our thoughts on maternity leave as an entrepreneur, and shifting our lives with surprise pregnancies. We dive into not feeling connected to our bodies during pregnancy, our feelings of loneliness and depression at points, and the pivotal moments that finally gave us that feeling of excitement. We talk about going into labor, how you set the tone for your delivery room, and what to expect postpartum.

On this episode, Sarah and I discuss the behind the scenes of being a content creator. We talk about the monetary components, creativity required, and hours spent working for yourself versus at a corporation. We compare our experiences transitioning from corporate America to the non-traditional workforce world, our qualms with “adulting”, and the reality of burnout. We also talk about Covid’s impact on people’s ability to plan, and using planning as a method to combat anxiety.

On this episode, Aleen, Sami, and I discuss the problems with the “new year new you” mentality. We discuss our intentions going into the new year, our mindset changes, and coming to the realization that there is more to life than having the ideal body and constantly dieting. We talk about our continually evolving relationships with working on ourselves, and finally getting to a place where we are not comparing ourselves to others, especially before and during pregnancy.

On this episode, Brittani and I discuss all things body image. Brittani shares her experience with two eating disorders and what inspired her to take her recovery seriously. We talk about the moments of life we missed out on when we focused too much on food and exercise and the brain space regained from practicing intuitive eating. Brittani provides advice for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and gives guidance on how to take those first steps towards recovery.

On this episode, I sit down with Coss Marte, founder of NYC prison-style fitness bootcamp, CONBODY. Coss talks about his experiences with the criminal justice system, which started at a young age and how it inspired him to focus his hiring on formerly incarcerated people. He tells us how he lost 70 lbs in six months, and dives into his goals of changing people’s perspectives on those who have been formerly incarcerated.

On this episode, I sit down with the founder of Your Hormone Balance, Candace Burch. We discuss the process of hormone testing, the lack of awareness of hormone imbalances, and its symptoms. We dive into the concept of stress hormones and how rebalancing them can improve various aspects of our lives. We also talk about the toll burnout takes on the body and hormone health, and the glorified societal pressures of constantly staying busy.

On this episode, my mom, Cindy Linville, joins me as one of the podcast’s few recurring guests. We discuss all things motherhood, her advice for me as I begin this journey, reflect on our relationship over the years, and discuss her excitement over becoming a soon-to-be grandmother (of a boy no less). We also take time to try and answer all of the submitted listener questions.

On this episode, I sit down with Whitney Port (@whitneyeveport). We talk about motherhood and both dive into our respective mental health struggles throughout pregnancy. We discuss prioritizing happiness during pregnancy, medication, and adjusting to being a mom. Whitney discusses her time on reality TV, navigating the public eye, and staying true to herself while being in the spotlight. Whitney also shares how she rebuilt her narrative and found a career by focusing on her passions.

On this episode, I sit down with Dr. Akilah Cadet, founder of consulting firm Change Cadet. Dr. Cadet tells us about her mental health and career struggles and her passion for empowering women and people of color. Dr. Cadet talks about the racism and discrimination she’s experienced in her career and as a patient and what inspired her to found her ally-nudge program. We dive into forms of privilege, cultural white supremacy, and the divisiveness in the country right now.

I cannot believe I am writing this but I am so excited to announce that I am pregnant with a baby boy!! In this episode, I walk you through a bit of our pregnancy story, recap my first trimester in a very honest way, and share all of the details in between. 

On this episode, I talk to Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group. He talks about stigmas in the restaurant industry when he began his career, the quality of ingredients used throughout USHG, and his ties to different areas of NYC. Danny gives us the six emotional skills he looks for when hiring talent, and how he determines if someone will be a good fit as an employee. We discuss COVID’s impact on restaurants and the efforts he took to keep his employees afloat.

On this solo special, I sit down to discuss a topic that many of you DM me about: my GI issues and health history. I walk you through the stomach issues I've struggled with for the majority of my life, how they evolved, what I did to help the symptoms, and how it impacted my relationship with food.

On this episode, I sit down with Love Wellness founder, Lo Bosworth. We discuss the importance of advocating for yourself and your health, and the lack of research around female health struggles. We talk about the future of Love Wellness and its mission to educate consumers, and dive into the negative parts of being a content creator COVID has enhanced. We  close by hearing about Lo’s experience as a TV personality on Laguna Beach and The Hills and how it shaped her young adulthood.

On this episode I sit down with Danielle Prescod, cofounder of 2BG, a consulting agency focused on crisis management. We discuss our perfectionist natures, and how the pandemic has made us reassess our work-life balance. We talk about IVF, its costs and struggles, and the lack of information provided to women regarding fertility. We dive into the BLM movement, how people should better align their priorities to fix racism, and the impact of using your voice in both daily life and social media.