Best Phillip Van Nostrand Podcasts (2025)

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How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings 29:14

2+ y ago29:14

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Nick Gray is an entrepreneur who famously founded Museum Hack. His latest book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, teaches anybody how to host the perfect house party. We talk about how you can host parties and expand your network simply and easily. Nick's book is an Amazon bestseller in three categories, including Event Planning. Nick's book is a near fla…

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Quitting Social Media for a Year with Chad Brown 37:09

3y ago37:09

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Chad Brown is an entrepreneur and business coach of 8 years, who believes work-life balance is a lie and teaches work-life integration. https://chadlbrown.com/By Phillip Van Nostrand

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A Relationship Coach’s Freelance Life From NYC to Bali 38:02

3y ago38:02

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Molly Godfrey is a relationship coach for successful women in their 30s. Molly's website Molly's Instagram Molly's LinkedinBy Phillip Van Nostrand

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From Bookkeeper to TED Speaker with Paco de Leon 45:40

3+ y ago45:40

45:40

Paco de Leon is an author (Finance for the People), illustrator, musician, and the founder of The Hell Yeah Group, a financial firm dedicated to inspiring creatives to engage with their personal and business finances. Her career experiences in banking, business consulting, financial planning, and wealth management have informed her financial philos…

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Megan Taylor Talks Living a Freelance Life as a DJ 24:03

3+ y ago24:03

24:03

Megan Taylor is a DJ. She joins Phil to discuss how music heals, sound programming, pricing strategy, living in Mexico, and more. Megan Taylor Instagram New music projectBy Phillip Van Nostrand

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How Conferences Elevate Your Business 14:13

3+ y ago14:13

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This week Phil, who recently returned from a conference, sits down to share his experiences. He breaks down which ones are worth it and why, and explains how conferences benefit you as an entrepreneur. Using years of conference going experience, he will tell you why to go, and what to do when you're there.…

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How Derrick Michaud Created a Podcast Production Company 42:56

3+ y ago42:56

42:56

Derrick Michaud is the Founder and CEO of Shelby Row Productions, as company that provides services from video/audio editing to cover art design and much more. Phil and Derrick discuss his backstory, but also tactics and strategies he employed in creating a profitable podcast production business. Join us and uncover how Derrick went from a solo-pre…

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How to Become a Brave and Impactful Freelancer With Vanessa McDonald 44:58

3+ y ago44:58

44:58

Vanessa McDonald is the founder of Brave Journal. In this episode they discuss Vanessa's journey to creating the Brave Journal, different ways you need to be brave as a freelancer, how to live a life that positively impacts those around you, and much more. Brave Journal: https://couragecreator.com/By Phillip Van Nostrand

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Defining Success and Maintaining Relationships with Ben Hartley 45:37

3+ y ago45:37

45:37

Ben Hartley is a photographer, coach, and host of The Six Figure Photography Podcast. In this episode he talks about maintaining relationships, finding happiness as a freelancer, habits he tries to keep, and the importance of defining what success means to you. Join Phil and Ben as they have an open conversation about the struggles and fun of life …

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Doing Business Without Compromising Who You Are with Marianne Cantwell 58:39

3+ y ago58:39

58:39

Marianne Cantwell, is an author (Be a Free Range Human). She is the founder of the Superpowers Academy and a TedX speaker. In this episode Marianne and Phil discuss business strategies, passive income, staying true to yourself, accountability, and much more. Marianne shares her thoughts behind what projects she takes on and how much she charges, bu…

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Pricing and Planning Your Networking Event with Emily Merrell 53:24

4y ago53:24

53:24

Emily Merrell is the Chief Networker and Founder of Six Degrees Society, a women’s networking company. She has spent a decade planning 400+ events for high-luxury businesses, and has helped entrepreneurs streamline their event offerings, build community from scratch and up-level their business. In this episode they discuss the impact of the pandemi…

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Mental Care is Essential for Your Business with Hana Jung 45:10

4y ago45:10

45:10

Hana Jung is the founder of Re:Boot Experiences | Inner expeditions + Accelerators for Conscious Leaders. She serves impact-focused leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators to powerfully move through fear, upgrade their mindset, and intentionally claim their full potential. Today she discusses the importance of mental health to your business, as an ent…

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Keep Your 9-5 and Travel the World with Lakshmi Parthasarathy 45:10

4y ago45:10

45:10

Lakshmi Parthasarathy is a Harvard graduate, former Google employee, currently engineering software at Free Will. Phil and Lakshmi discuss balancing work and travel and share stories from around the world. Join them to discover how Lakshmi is able to travel the world while keeping her day job. @lostshmi on instagram.…

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How to Create New Income When Traveling the World with Annika Howe 38:00

4y ago38:00

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Annika Howe is the Executive Creative Producer at HOWEHAUS Inc & Founder of TheProducer.com. She is an expert in media production, photography and travel. Annika Howe: https://www.theproducer.com/ https://www.howehaus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theproducerdotcom/By Phillip Van Nostrand

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Professional Event Planner Talks Travel Experience and Tips with Michelle Norwood 31:28

4y ago31:28

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Michelle Norwood is an International Event & Wedding Planner & Designer. Harper’s Bazaar, Brides, Martha Stewart and Over The Moon Top Planner and Designer in the World. Michelle Norwood Website: https://michellenorwood.com/ Instagram: @michellenorwoodevents Facebook: Michelle Norwood Events Phillip Van Nostrand is a New York based professional pho…

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Finger Painting Millionaire Talks Freelance Freedom and the Value of Art with Iris Scott 44:06

4y ago44:06

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Iris Scott is the world's first professional finger painter, who charges upwards of $40,000 per painting, which made her a millionaire. Iris has been featured in Forbes, Barron’s, Business Insider, USA Today, NowThis, CBS New York, and American Art Collector Magazine. Several galleries carry Iris’s originals, her collectors have included Microsoft,…

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Fiverr Millionaire Talks About Her Freelance Journey with Alexandra Fasulo 48:53

4y ago48:53

48:53

Alex Fasulo is an author, Fiverr millionaire, and self proclaimed Freelance Fairy. She has been featured on NBC, and has been covered by Forbes, NY Times, and more! Alex is a serial entrepreneur who has managed to amass a following of over 100k on TikTok in only 4 months! She has a valuable freelance writing course, a clever app, and important insi…

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How Much Money Do Keynote Speakers Make? with Dorie Clark 43:40

4y ago43:40

43:40

Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark is a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, and she is the author …

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Finding Success as a Freelance Writer with Stephanie Cain 38:20

4y ago38:20

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Stephanie Cain is a journalist and content strategist in the lifestyle space. Stephanie has experience as a magazine editor, digital producer, content marketer and public speaker. She is an expert with weddings, wine, food and travel. Her work has appeared in Brides, Fortune, Afar, PureWow, Esquire, PEOPLE, Hamptons, and The Bourbon Review, and she…

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Diverse Sources of Revenue with Jeremy Redleaf 46:26

4y ago46:26

46:26

Jeremy Redleaf is an actor and voice artist. Join these two friends as they discuss life, being your own boss, and their journey to success.By Phillip Van Nostrand

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How to Live an Epic Freelance Life on Your Own Terms 26:04

4y ago26:04

26:04

Host Phillip Van Nostrand is joined by Chelsea Smith who inquires about this podcast, what it's about, who it's for, and who he looks for as a guest. They discuss what it means to live a freelance life, their experiences as freelancers, and they go over Phil's interviewing technique. Join us, if you are a freelancer that wants to grow and learn.…

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Welcome to the Epic Freelance Life with Phillip Van Nostrand 2:21

4y ago2:21

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Join Phillip on a journey to uncover how to attain an epic freelance life.By Phillip Van Nostrand

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046: An Act of Reclamation with Allie Stark 14:18

7y ago14:18

14:18

This week on Episode 046 of Gutted, your host Allie Stark shares with her audience that she will be taking a two to three-month hiatus from the podcast and how her gut and intuition have led her towards that decision. Never miss an episode: search and stalk us! Follow us on Instagram! Check out the show notes!…

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045: Let Your Tormentors Be Your Mentors with Dr. Jennifer R. Cohen 42:41

7y ago42:41

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This week on Episode 045 of Gutted, I interview Dr. Jennifer R. Cohen, former Director of the SMASH (Summer Math and Science Honors Academy) for the Level Playing Field Institute in Oakland, California. In our conversation, Jennifer shares how her role as an educator and student navigator for underrepresented people of color in science, technology,…

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044: Internal Warfare with Phillip Van Nostrand 38:40

7y ago38:40

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This week on Episode 044 of Gutted, I interview Phillip Van Nostrand, a bi-coastal wedding and lifestyle photographer. In our conversation, Phillip shares his experience with Christianity and the many-layered intricacies that came with his involvement in his church. Phillip talks about the battle between flesh and spirit and how he often felt at wa…

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043: Follow the Stream to Where it Takes You with Julie Zelig 40:57

7+ y ago40:57

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This week on Episode 043 of Gutted, I interview Julie Zelig, a licensed psychologist living in Sarasota Florida. In our conversation, Julie and I discuss the similarities and differences between therapy and coaching, claiming one’s feelings as an act of self-care, and the art of deciphering the difference between fear and intuition. Julie shares ho…

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042: Let's Talk About Sex with Shan Boodram 49:38

7+ y ago49:38

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This week on Episode 042 of Gutted, I interview Shan Boodram (@shanboody), the Internet’s most sought-after, certified sex educator, dating expert and lifestyle personality. Known by her community as “Shan Boody”, Shan is currently the host of Facebook’s new expansion into original content with her show, Make Up or Break Up—a weekly, life relations…

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041: We Are All Snowflakes with Devin Walker 45:43

7+ y ago45:43

45:43

This week on Episode 041 of Gutted, I interview Devin Walker, a Ph.D. student at the University of Texas at Austin. Devin studies the intersection of race, sports, and education and is writing his thesis on international education as a form of black student-athlete development. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of pushing yourself and …

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040: Amplify Your Inner Voice with Molly Peckler 43:33

7+ y ago43:33

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This week on Episode 040 of Gutted, I interview Molly Peckler of Highly Devoted, the world’s first cannabis-friendly matchmaking service. Molly is also a lifestyle consultant and career coach who dedicates a lot of her time and energy towards redefining the traditional stoner stigma. In our conversation, Molly and I discuss the cornerstones of succ…

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039: The Trinity of Self-Awareness with Sachi Doctor 43:25

7+ y ago43:25

43:25

This week on Episode 039 of Gutted, I interview Sachi Doctor of @elemental_alchemy, a holistic health educator and tea maker in Oakland, CA. Sachi comes from a lineage of Indian healers and doctors and has used the wisdom of her ancestors in both Eastern and Western medicine to shape her understanding of health. In our conversation, we explore the …

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038: Choose the Adult You Want to Be with Adam Poswolsky 44:48

7+ y ago44:48

44:48

This week on Episode 038 of Gutted, I interview Adam Poswolsky @whatsupsmiley, a millennial workplace expert, international keynote speaker, and author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: Invent Your Own Path, Find Meaningful Work, and Build a Life That Matters. He helps companies attract, retain, and empower millennial talent, and he's inspired thou…

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037: Claim Your Whole Self with Kendall Kridner-Protzmann 39:03

7+ y ago39:03

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This week on Episode 037 of Gutted, I interview Kendall Kridner-Protzmann, an interfaith hospital Chaplain and licensed local pastor for the United Methodist Church in Southern California. As a queer-identified woman, Kendall is situated in both the religious and LGBTQ communities, communities that have historically felt betrayed by one another. In…

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036: Creativity is Available to Us at Every Moment with Ricky Fishman 42:33

7+ y ago42:33

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This week on Episode 036 of Gutted, I interview Ricky Fishman, a San Francisco based chiropractor since 1987 as well as a professor of Humanities at both the New College of California and the California Institute of Integral Studies. In our conversation, Ricky and I discuss the many facets that make up one’s health: individual, cultural, global, ec…

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035: Truth is the Highest Form of Self-Care with Erin Levine 44:56

7+ y ago44:56

44:56

This week on Episode 035 of Gutted, I interview Erin Levine of Hello Divorce. Erin is the founder and CEO of Levine Family Law Group and Hello Divorce, a “modern break up service”. Hello Divorce empowers individuals to navigate the divorce process on their own with easy to follow, step-by-step guidance. In our conversation, Erin and I discuss the p…

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034: It's Just About Listening with Adrian Elliot 41:21

7+ y ago41:21

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This week on Episode 034 of Gutted, I interview Adrian Elliot, a director, writer, photographer, and creative director with an interdisciplinary creative background. In our conversation, Adrian and I discuss the importance of creating change in one’s life in order to discover blind spots and what is no longer serving you. We chat about the fine bal…

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033: Charting a New Course with Saeeda Hafiz 41:49

7+ y ago41:49

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This week on Episode 033 of Gutted, I interview Saeeda Hafiz, a yoga instructor, author, and wellness educator for the San Francisco Unified School District. In our conversation, Saeeda shares how she has used yoga and cooking as tools to chart a personal path towards self-healing. Saeeda reflects on her family history of domestic violence as an op…

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032: The Freedom of Choice with Lauralynn Balcerzak 41:34

7+ y ago41:34

41:34

This week on Episode 032 of Gutted, I interview Lauralynn Balcerzak, a performance artist, sound healer, and body tuner from Lake Tahoe, California. In our conversation, Lauralynn and I discuss our body’s innate wisdom in guiding us towards freedom and the power of choice. Lauralynn shares how she left a career in chemistry to pursue a path of fitn…

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031: The Super Brave Teacher with Joel Carlovsky 43:49

7+ y ago43:49

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This week on Episode 031 of Gutted, I interview Joel Carlovsky, a Kindergarten Spanish immersion teacher in Fridley, Minnesota. Joel lives in Minneapolis with his husband and very recently launched a website and YouTube channel called the Super Brave Teacher. His intention in creating these platforms is to spark bravery in others, bringing to visib…

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030: All of the Tiny Lies with Zoe Mendelson 39:17

7+ y ago39:17

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This week on Episode 030 of Gutted, I interview Zoe Mendelson, an interdisciplinary creative who lives in Mexico City researching, talking, and writing about cities, emojis, tech, language, data, maps, mushrooms, and other semi-related topics. In our conversation, Zoe shares a story of holding tightly to an old narrative of playing the victim, and …

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029: A Path with Heart with Bill Protzmann 45:07

7+ y ago45:07

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This week on Episode 029 of Gutted, I interview Bill Protzmann, a man on a mission: to raise awareness of the power of music as a tool for self-care. Bill has been a musician for his entire life and shares how music has served as a tool for him to vibrantly express his feelings from a young age. In our conversation, Bill and I discuss thinking vers…

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028: It's Always Worth the Climb with Saskia Griffiths 46:49

7+ y ago46:49

46:49

This week on Episode 028 of Gutted I interview Saskia Griffiths, a yoga and mindfulness instructor and nomadic world traveler. In our conversation, Saskia shares how the seemingly unstable waters of on-going wanderlust, support her in staying connected to herself. Saskia tells a story of love and illusion that eventually led to a deep unraveling fo…

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027: On Defining Success with Joshua Caldwell 51:25

7+ y ago51:25

51:25

This week on Episode 027 of Gutted I interview Joshua Caldwell, a director, writer, producer, and MTV Movie Award Winner. His debut feature film LAYOVER was made for $6000 and had its World Premiere to sold out crowds at the 2014 Seattle International Film Festival where it was nominated for the prestigious FIPRESCI New American Cinema Award. In ou…

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026: Making Peace With Your Process with Nasimeh Bahrayni Easton 43:48

7+ y ago43:48

43:48

This week on Episode 026 of Gutted I interview Nasimeh Bahrayni Easton, a multidisciplinary artist and performer who has a knack for storytelling, spoken word, illustration, and writing across a myriad of different platforms. In our conversation, Nasimeh and I discuss the significant, yet confusing reality of what it means to come from mixed cultur…

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025: Maybe You Literally Can Even with Sarah Herron 45:22

7+ y ago45:22

45:22

This week on Episode 025 of Gutted I interview Sarah Herron, the founder of SheLift and Colorado native who gained her notoriety on ABC’s The Bachelor for being the first contestant with a physical disability. In our conversation, Sarah shares how her physical difference has been a catalyst for overcoming obstacles and letting-go of self-limiting b…

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024: Just Be Good First with Harish Patel 44:22

7+ y ago44:22

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This week on Episode 024 of Gutted I interview Harish Patel, the deputy director of New America Chicago, a proud immigrant, co-founder of Chicago Votes, and previous owner of a fair-trade and organic clothing line, ishi vest. As an Indian immigrant, Harish shares the complex and beautiful relationship he has had with his mother, his religion, and h…

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023: The Embodiment of Truth with Abbi Miller 46:17

7+ y ago46:17

46:17

This week on Episode 023 of Gutted I interview Abbi Miller, a coach, facilitator and yoga instructor who teaches and facilitates globally. In our interview, Abbi shares a theatrical story of landing her dream job as a Broadway actress only to discover that it wasn’t actually making her happy. Our conversation explores the importance of listening to…

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022: Eyes Wide Open with Dianna Bonny 45:57

7+ y ago45:57

45:57

This week on Episode 022 of Gutted, I interview Dianna Bonny, a mother and storyteller whose deepest wish is to facilitate human connection and create space for meaningful conversations. In our dialogue, Dianna shares the unraveling that happened in her life in 2010 that eventually led to her husband taking his life ten days after the truth was unv…

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021: How to Become a Legend with Dijon Bowden 44:09

7+ y ago44:09

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This week on Episode 021 of Gutted I interview Dijon Bowden, the storyteller, photographer, filmmaker and musician behind @dijonsdimension, @indigokeysmusic and @soulsofsociety. As a man seeking to connect on a soul level with other individuals in the world, Dijon and I discuss the intersection of the soul and intuition, self love, stepping into yo…

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020: The Sum of One's Parts with Alice Chen 45:26

7+ y ago45:26

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This week on Episode 019 of Gutted I interview Alice Chen, a coach, consultant and experience architect. In our conversation we explore the importance of letting-go of the stories that we create in order to be in conscious relationship with that which is. Alice shares how she has grown from past suffering and past stories in order to experience the…

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019: Learning from the Little Things with Kim Vinet 47:51

7+ y ago47:51

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This week on Episode 020 of Gutted I interview Kim Vinet, a professional free skier and geologist from British Columbia, Canada. In our conversation, Kim shares a story of losing a dear friend in an avalanche during a ski trip and all of the instinctual oddities and coincidences of intuition that leading up to that event. Never miss an episode: sea…

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