The Nativist

Owning Your Shine

My friend Julie (whom I interviewed on episode 16) and I met Jessica Dinan at a rad “speakeasy” in Nashville and we've stayed connected ever since.

 

In this episode, we chat about owning your shine. Clapping for others AND yourself. Realizing there’s plenty to go around. Jessica shares how ambition, action, resilience, and hard work yielded her current professional and personal success.

Like her, the conversation is cheeky, refreshing, and empowering. 

You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessicadinan

 

Keep It Simple

In this episode, Darren Hansen, owner and head coach of Hansen Athletics, advises on self optimization and how to achieve true strength, in every sense of the word. Darren is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, has a BS in Exercise Science, and is a certified USAW-National Coach. We discuss how true self optimization happens by showing up for yourself, getting your mind right, dialing in your rest and nutrition, knowing your power, and keeping it SIMPLE.

This episode offers something for everyone, regardless of your current fitness level. If you’re a human and are interested in leveling up and FEELING good - this is for you.

Hansen Athletics offers both in-person and remote strength and conditioning training. Find them online at www.hansenathletics.com, and on Instagram @hansenathletics

 

EmPOWERment

What a powerful and illuminating episode this is! Parris Hodges and I go wide and deep in this wide-ranging and transformative conversation. Parris is a remarkable and inspirational human who has overcome a great deal and is committed and exceptional at empowering not only herself, but others. I applaud and appreciate her willingness to share as openly as she does, and she does so to connect with and help others.

We discuss identifying and understanding the stories we tell ourselves, taking ownership of our lives and healing, accessing our power, reframing situations and extracting value, soliciting feedback, detaching from things beyond our control, embracing shadow work and growth, and finding joy through it all.

Parris radiates light and love and is someone with whom I connect on the deepest of levels. Our lives and experience are vastly different yet eerily parallel, which just goes to show how connected we all are, no matter the individual journey.

 

You can find Parris on Social Media:

Instagram: @parris.hodges

Facebook: Parris Hodges

Let's Get Physical

When it come to fitness, how do I know when to power through and when to rest? How do I know if I’m doing too much? Is it possible to actually like working out? What are tips for staying motivated? What are aspects of fitness I might be overlooking? How can I feel better as I get older?

If you’ve ever had these questions, you’re in the right place. In this episode, I sit down with the powerhouse Jen Simmons of Jriven Fitness to address these and so many more! Jen has many certifications, among which are: NASM CPT; LPTA; USA Level 1.

And we don’t just restrict it to the world of working out. We also business, goals, and inspiration - like how Jen decided to go for it and open her own gym (which has been a smashing success).

It’s a fun, free-flowing, motivational, and knowledge-packed conversation that leaves you feeling PUMPED.

 

You can find Jen:

Instagram: 

@coachjensimmons

@jrivenfitness

Website:

www.jrivenfitness.com

Connecting with Yourself and Others with Brianne Sloan

In this episode, I sit down with a soul sister of mine, Brianne Sloan, a multi-faceted creator and founder of The Women's Networking Group.

Though our conversation was diversified, a common thread tying it all together was connecting with others and with yourself. This includes personal empowerment and interpersonal empowerment, through loving and respecting yourself and others and taking action. We discuss body neutrality, life lessons, and how to be a nice human.

 

Find Brianne on Instagram: @brisloanphotography || @thewomensnetworkinggroup
or on Facebook: @Brianne Sloan || @The Women’s Networking Group

Respecting Yourself with Caren DeCesaris

In this episode, I sit down with fellow high viber Caren (pronounced sair-en) DeCesaris.

Caren opens up about her journey to self empowerment, respect, and love. She shares her history with disordered eating and how she found her way back to honoring and connecting with her body.

It’s a deep yet light-hearted session, and one I think you’ll really enjoy. (Plus, she has the melodic voice of a Disney princess, so there’s that).

Episode 22: Honest Living and Living

In this relatable episode, I sit down with Gage Horne, a stellar videographer and all-around solid guy. We hit multiple topics, but the common threads are honesty and authenticity. We discuss how to have the hard conversations with your partner and yourself (this part might surprise you) and how to bridge communication gaps and eliminate walls with others. We also advocate the strength demonstrated by expressing your emotions, and the importance of reliability. 

Find Gage at:

https://www.gagehornestudios.com/

Instagram: @gagehornestudios

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8vLKFQk507EpJGP83YNRw

Facebook: Gage Horne Studios

Episode 21: Permission to Be

This episode is for you if:

• You feel lost without a passion/purpose

• You feel burned out

• You feel sick of people/SOCIETY urging you to hustle/push hard/find your passion/get that “bread”

• You feel ashamed/guilty for being satisfied with the “simple life”

 

If you relate to any of the above, I dedicate this episode to Y O U.

 

Episode 20: Mental Notes: The crucial conversation about mental health

This is a particularly powerful episode, and one I’ve wanted to do for awhile. I sit down with Sydnie Hammon, who bravely shares her story on living with anxiety and depression, as well as the aftermath of her recent suicide attempt. In honor of Suicide Awareness Month, we tackle the stigma-saturated subject of mental health - a topic that is increasingly relevant and important.

This is an episode for everyone, as mental health affects every single one of us. Comprehensive health includes mental health. Even if you personally have not experienced mental illness as of now, you likely know someone who has/does/will. And this episode isn’t just about mental illness, it’s about mental health in general, and how to nurture it.

We discuss contributing factors, possible red flags, and helpful resources. We offer guidance on holding space for others and ourselves, what/what not to say to those facing tough times, and how to love ourselves and others through it all.

Please - I strongly urge you to listen. And Sydnie and I are always always here for you if you need.

Find Sydnie on Instagram at @sydniiieee

Resources:

• Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7

  • Chat or call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

• National Institute of Mental Health

  • Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741)

• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

• The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav

 

Episode 19.2 Baring More Whitness

This is the second part to the two-part Baring Whitness podcast episode where I sit down with my amiga Veronica and answer whatever questions she throws my way.

The rawness continues. We hit a range of topics, including my biggest fear (it’s a little unconventional), my game changers, and how I achieved the mindset I have now.

Find Veronica on Instagram at @veronicasidahome