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Food as Medicine: How Grief Led Andrea Nakayama to Transform Nutrition
What are your favorite foods and drinks? For me, it’s pizza and coffee—no question. But at the same time, I love feeling healthy, fueling my body with nourishing foods, and living a vibrant life. And that’s exactly why I’m so excited to introduce you to this week's Cracking Open podcast guest, Andrea Nakayama.
Andrea will change the way you think about food, healing, and love.
Episode 80: A Must-Listen: Donna Sacks on Angelic Guidance – You Are Light, Fear is an Illusion
I’m going to be bossy for a moment—this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. Trust me, Donna Sacks will make you feel better about your life, reminding you that you are deeply supported and loved.
In this powerful conversation, Donna and I dive into:
✨ Angels, soulmates, and karmic lifetimes
✨ The Akashic records and soul contracts
✨ Out-of-body experiences and spiritual awakenings
✨ The power of presence, gratitude, and stepping fully into your purpose
Cory Richards: The Climb Within-Everest, Addiction, & Mental Illness
What keeps you grounded? What activities, habits, and rituals help you stay balanced, healthy, and fully human?
In this week’s episode of Cracking Open, I dive deep into these questions and more with our guest, Cory Richards. Cory is the first American to summit an 8,000-meter peak in winter, and in 2016, he reached the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.
Heal the Body, Heal the Mind with Jaycee Gossett, Founding Teacher of The Class
This powerful quote captures the spirit of this week’s conversation with Jaycee Gossett, a founding teacher and VP of Experience of The Class, a dynamic exercise workout that blends yoga, dance, HIIT, and meditation. Focusing more than just getting into physical shape, this program also invigorates your mind and helps you process emotions through a fusion of movement, music, and self-reflection.
Eboo Patel: Building Better Communities through Pluralism and Faith
Our guest today, Eboo Patel, is a powerful advocate for building and strengthening communities. He joins us on this week's episode of the Cracking Open podcast to remind us of a profound truth: “We should do social change work because God wants humans to thrive, and it is our job to help that happen.”
Fully Step Into Your Life With Christina Rasmussen
Today’s guest on the Cracking Open podcast, Christina Rasmussen, embodies love beautifully in her work, relationships, and teachings.
Neurosurgeon James Doty on the Power of Manifestation and Positive Mindset
I will never forget the first time I read Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon’s Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart by Dr. James Doty. It completely shifted my approach to parenting, decision-making, relationships, and business growth.
As this week's guest on the Cracking Open podcast, Dr. Doty shares his journey, from growing up in a tumultuous home to discovering the power of self-
agency and the science of manifestation. He opens up about his successes and failures, his struggles with the choice to live life from his ego or his heart, and how much he appreciates being called out on his shortcomings. Ultimately, he has discovered that "possessions, position, and power have nothing to do with wisdom, insight, or self-awareness".
Mary Pipher & Elizabeth Lesser: Embodying Love & Seeing Hope in the Human Heart
Having both Mary Pipher and Elizabeth Lesser on the Cracking Open podcast this week felt like divine timing. Over the last month, I re-released the episodes that they had previously and individually done, to remind the listeners who they are and the vast amounts of wisdom they each have to offer. Having them back in my first-ever dual interview for this podcast was an even greater treat!
This special conversation reminds us that life can be simpler if we focus on giving and receiving warmth, spending time in nature, and being present in every moment—whether it’s the comfortable or the uncomfortable parts of life. Both of these women encourage us to ask ourselves each day: “What am I walking away from today, and what am I walking toward?”
Re-Release: Mary Pipher Brings Hope to All
Mary Pipher, Ph.D. is a truly extraordinary psychologist who specializes in women, trauma, and the effect of culture on our mental health.
Re-Release: Elizabeth Lesser, Super Soul Sunday Guest & New York Times Bestseller Helps Us Uncover How Birth and Death Can Be Our Greatest Teachers
The Cracking Open podcast has an exciting upcoming episode where, for the first time, I host a dual interview with Elizabeth and Mary Pipher to discuss a particular and profound issue for women (stay tuned for its release on November 21st!)
Leading up to that episode's release, I will re-release their initial interviews with me so you can soak in their deep wisdom and charm. Whether it's the first time you've listened or a refresh, you are in for a treat.