Active Ingredient Podcast
Episodes
How to create a fulfilling career in wellness with Kira Jones
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Kira Jones and we're talking all about how to build your dream life, how to break into the wellness space, how to get a ha...
How and Why to Journal Daily
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's solo is all about the practice of journaling and what it does for you. We talk about the power of journaling, common fears, helpful journa...
Who are you doing it for? Solo
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's solo I'm sharing five questions I use to check in with myself before doing anything outside my comfort zone. Take what resonates and le...
All things therapy with Charlotte Haigh - PART 2
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a part 2 with licensed marriage and family therapist, career clarity coach and a yoga teacher, Charlotte Haigh, on all things...
Everything to know about therapy with Therapist Charlotte Haigh - PART 1
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a deep dive on a topic I am very passionate about which is all about: therapy. Therapy has been one of the tools in my life t...
Stepping on your mat and into your power with Mimi Ghandour
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the first-ever Active Ingredient event in Miami on Sunday, January 22nd! Link to sign up is here. Today, for our first intervie...
Letting Go to Let In + 2022 Recap
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I can't believe this is the last Active Ingredient episode of the year!! Thank you so much for being here and for supporting the show - I am beyond ex...
Remaining unattached to outcomes and committing to the journey with Jaclyn Johnson
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in joining our 2023 PR Strategy Course sign up here: https://www.nudenationrelations.com/2023-pr-course/intentional-2023-pr-strat...
Nourishing your skin is nourishing your self + all things skin microbiome with Monique Meneses
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This we have Monique Meneses who is the founder of this amazing and recently launched bodycare brand that currently offers bodywashes and body serums ...
Growing and transforming within relationships with Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Mari Llewellyn and Greg LaVecchia. Mari is a content creator on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, she is the creator of the S...
Moving through our upper limits with Gay Hendricks
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in definitely one of my career highlights, I interviewed one of my favorite authors of all time Gay Hendricks!!!! I went to his house in Ojai &...
Community building 101 with Kim Johnson
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Johnson visits us to talk about all things community, her trajectory and evolution in the space, the changes she witnessed in the last ten years i...
Bloat, marriage and how to continue to level up with Siff and Nish
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had such a blast recording this episode with husband and wife duo Siff and Nish who are also the founders of Arrae, a wellness brand dedicated to cr...
Why your personal story matters in both life and business
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about stories. Why you should share yours, what kind of impact you can create, and the transformational power of getting acquai...
Consciously prioritizing PLAY and following your curiosity with Piera Gelardi
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never stop playing. Leading with a curious mind with Piera GelardiPiera Gelardi is one of the most creative and colorful spirits I have ever met. She ...
Finding your tribe and all things strength training with Thea Hughes
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reach out! Here is the Geneva link to be able to connect with all of you/for you to connect with each other: https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-...
Personal and professional growth can coexist - how to integrate as a multi-passionate human
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Link to Geneva chat for us to be able to actually talk to each other! https://links.geneva.com/invite/01310273-f2e1-4b68-a0f6-7245135a19c4Today's epis...
The dark side of wellness
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is about the dark side of wellness. I explore the guilt in wellness and why we go to the extreme of not feeling enough just by fai...
3 powerful spiritual books that lead to tremendous growth
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about three books that have had a massive impact on my life. These books helped me find peace, meaning, and most importantly, a dir...
We all need alone time
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's solo is all about the importance of spending time alone with yourself. For the majority of my life, spending time alone was something I ju...
Manifesting, befriending imposter syndrome, and enjoying everyday life with Ian Edwards
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Seed - Use code ACTIVE for 15% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic https://seed.com/da...
What you focus on grows
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is about being discerning about where we spend or mind share. Every day, millions of companies are fighting for our attention. If ...
Navigating personal growth within relationships with Clayton Olson
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton Olson joins us today to talk about the relationships we build with others and ourselves and how to navigate personal growth within them.Clayto...
Solo episode on handling fear and doing the things that fill our soul
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before doing something, we tend to pay more attention and get worried about what could go wrong; in most cases, those things are one, totally irreleva...
Solo episode on overwhelm, not identifying with your thoughts and The Untethered Soul
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last couple of days have been overwhelming I'm not going to lie; I was surprised by an overwhelming feeling bigger and stronger than my habits, st...
The answer to burnout is operating in your zone of genius with Ben Easter
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode guest is my amazing business coach Ben Easter. He revisits us to talk about the zone of genius, what it is, how finding our own will h...
Slowing down to speed up and coming home to yourself with Samantha Jade
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guest of this week's episode is Samantha Jade who is the founder of the BySJ method and app, SoulCycle instructor, mom and overall massive inspira...
The excitement and doubts of trying something new with Angelo Grinceri
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Angelo Grinceri who is an amazing trainer and founder of a recently launched fitness studio in NYC called Happie Space tha...
Uncovering your worth outside of work and protecting joy with Madison Utendahl
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with branding wiz and truly one of the most empathetic leaders I personally know Madison Utendahl. Madison is the&nbs...
Three simple yet powerful techniques to get rid of the pit in your stomach
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Although feeling a pit in the stomach is as human as any feeling can be, the more we sit with it, the more prolonged its adverse effects will be. So, ...
You don't need to drink to live a vibrant life with Melanie Masarin
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guest of the show this week is Melanie Masarin, the founder of Ghia, which is an insanely delicious non-alcoholic beverage inspired by the Me...
You are your habits with Michael Chernow
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This episode has brief mentions of drug consumption and suicide.*GIVEAWAY* We'll be giving away a few Kreatures of Habit oatmeal to a...
Turning your poison into your purpose & my journey to becoming a yoga teacher !!
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"You can turn your poison into your purpose." This was one of the many teachings from my yoga teacher training. On March 25th, 2012 I went through wha...
Boundaries, shifting out of codependency and choosing YOU first with Yasmine Cheyenne
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest of the show this week is Yasmine Cheyenne and if you don't follow her already please do yourself a favor and follow immediately. Yasmine is ...
Paying attention to your body cues to make decisions in alignment
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's short solo episode is all about the importance of paying attention to your bodily cues to let you know if something is in alignment or whe...
The power of hypnosis for long lasting transformation with Ewa Josefsson
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling inadequate, not included, or purposeless usually makes us ask why we are like this or make the choices we make. The problem with asking "why" ...
Solo episode on the 10 Learnings from 100 Episodes
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since this thousand miles journey started almost three years ago, I've never stopped learning. The show's concept changed in its essence, and the answ...
Making hard choices for an easier life with Mimi Ghandour
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is with my beautiful Yoga teacher Mimi Ghandour. Mimi is a Miami based yoga instructor and creator of MimiYoga.com her online pl...
The power of letting go of what other people think
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being an accepted member of a group, also known as belongingness, is a human emotional need. It is also considered a significant source of motivation ...
Solo Episode on 3 Questions to ask yourself to lead a fulfilling life
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've realized that consistency is the most potent fuel we can use to propel our self-discovery and personal growth journey. Some time ago, I started a...
You must be willing to fail spectacularly in order to succeed with my business mindset coach Ben Easter
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a severe head injury that compromised the parts of the brain responsible for processing language and social interactions, Ben Easter found himse...
Solo episode on my relationship with food and tuning into what nourishes you
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The constant bombarding of edited images of unattainable beauty standards has multiple effects. They set the expectations of what beautiful and desira...
Solo episode on finding micro moments of silence in order to gain clarity
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are so used to being constantly entertained that boredom has become almost a bad word or an ancient sensation virtually no one remembers how it fel...
Creating a legacy lifestyle brand by sitting in silence and listening to your intuition with Jenni Kayne
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When she was 19 years old, Jenni Kayne already knew she wanted to be a designer and have a lifestyle brand. Growing up in a house that was the center ...
Some of Us Need To Touch the Fire with Karlee Fain
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know for me when I first heard of boundaries I thought it meant putting up a wall, closing people off, and being hard to work with or unreasonable w...
Solo episode on doubling down on what works and scaling back or fully letting go of what doesn't work
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo episode is all about how I am reframing resolutions for myself, what the overarching theme/intention I've set for the year is and paying ...
Solo episode on falling in love with the journey
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been waaaayy too long! Solo episode on podcast update, gratitude, half marathon completion (!!!) and how I really felt about finishing. Hosted ...
What makes you come alive? Solo episode
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Solo episode on identifying what makes you come alive, being present, and prioritizing your joy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Protect your childlike energy and get out of your own way with Candice Kaye
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Link to Science of Success episode I reference in the intro: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-bren%C3%A9-brown-the-cant-miss-interview-on-sham...
Solo episode on halfway checkin on half marathon training - this is about running and this is not about running
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm half way through the half-marathon training plan and wanted to do a solo episode on what I've learned so far. 1. you are stronger than you think2....
Meditation, intuition and uncovering your highest potential with Mala Collective Founder, Ashley Wray
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Ashley Wray who is a the founder and CEO of Mala Collective, a company that works with artisans in Asia to create products...
Solo episode on getting clear on what is actually in your control and executing against that
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Half-marathon check in, Me and Universe list, understanding what is in your control and how executing against that will layer up to ultimate goals Hos...
Conscious scrolling, getting offline and influencer marketing with Julianne Fraser
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julianne Fraser launched Dialogue in 2017 with a mission to connect thoughtful brands with creatives to develop meaningful dialogues that truly resona...
Solo episode on my running journey, training for a half marathon, getting really clear on the WHY and using it when things gets tough
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I decided to commit to running a half marathon and on this solo I explain my journey with running, why I committed to the half marathon and the impor...
You have permission to make casual art with Happy Medium Founders, Tayler and Rett Carraway
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Rett and Tayler Carraway, the husband and wife duo behind Happy Medium, a modern art supply brand for casual artists. Tayler comes...
Solo episode on navigating social media distractions
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's solo episode is all about my current feelings about social media, my addiction to being on social media and why I've decided to take a big...
Performing for yourself and no one else with professional dancer Jackie Aitken
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with the incredible Jackie Atiken who is a radiant human, dancer and fitness instructor. Jackie Aitken is currently a Radio C...
Solo episode on the importance of taking TRUE vacation
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Solo episode on the importance of taking TRUE vacation time off and fully unplugging, the fears that come with setting an OOO when you're a founder, t...
Building a home and career from scratch with Pattern Brands Co-Founder, Suze Dowling
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
*GIVEAWAY* we will be giving away 2 bundles of home goods from GIR to 2 Active Ingredient listeners. TO ENTER: Give the podcast 5 stars and a review o...
Solo episode on 30 learnings from 30 years of life
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Solo episode on 30 learnings from my 30 years of life! I just turned 30 and decided to do a podcast episode on the things that I have truly learned th...
Having authority over your life, following the intuitive breadcrumbs and pursuing authentic self expression with Mark Groves & Aaron Albert
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is with Mark Groves and Aaron Albert, the co-founders of the Mine’d App which is an emotional wellbeing app that lets people d...
Solo episode on burning out, fomo, post pandemic socializing and the concept of enoughness
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo I'm getting into my recent burn out situation, doing too much too soon post-pandemic, stretching yourself in a systematic way and the con...
Finding alignment, switching careers and hormonal acne with dermatology physician associate Amy Koberling of @the_skinthusiast
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Amy Koberling who is a dermatology physician associate at Baumann Cosmetic in Miami who I am actually seeing right now to...
Solo episode on my own personal Active Ingredient journey and the pods 2 year anniversary!
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 2 year anniversary of the podcast and I'm getting into why I started it in the first place, biggest learnings, my own Active Ingredient journ...
Staying curious, recognizing the difference between resistance and outgrowing a dream, and always going back to your WHY with Raul Jimenez
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Raul Jimenez, a Miami based SoulCycle instructor and recently now also a trainer at Kamps fit. Prior to his career in the fitness in...
Discovering your calling at 45, food as medicine, and overnight oats with Julie Jeffries
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Julie Jeffries who is the creator of the Not Your Mammas Veggies nutrition course. Julie’s story is a story about strength, res...
Solo episode on my mental health journey and the tools that changed my life
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is on my personal mental health journey and the tools that I still lean on today.Link to Melissa Wood Health meditation that helpe...
Following your curiosity, courageous networking and the 6 pillars to a happy soul with Shauna Faulisi
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is with Shauna Faulisi, who is an incredible celebrity wellness chef, nutrition coach and the founder of the Soul Wellness Metho...
Solo episode on why I got an apartment in Miami, navigating pandemic relocations and what has/hasn't worked for me during this transition
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I got an apartment in Miami and am now officially splitting time between New York and Miami. This solo episode is on what has and hasn't worked for me...
How to make friends you truly connect with as an adult and the importance of belonging with Radha Agrawal
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is with Radha Agrawal, who is a social entrepreneur, community builder, author, founder of Daybreaker, and also the co-founder o...
Solo episode on how to fill our plates in a post-pandemic world
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo episode I'm talking about how I am being discerning when it comes to how I'm filling my plate in a post pandemic world. I get into big le...
Digital detoxing, creating conscious content and why money can't be your motivator with Dr. Mona Vand
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Dr. Mona Vand, a pharmacist and content creator who is always serving such interesting and thoughtful content when it comes to w...
Finding fulfillment in the balance between hustle and gratitude with Chiropractor Dr. Matt Devoe
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Matt Devoe is a leading chiropractor in NY and founder of Empire City Chiropractic. In this episode we get into Matt’s journey and how he paved ...
Solo episode on GRATITUDE and cultivating a daily gratitude practice
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This solo episode is all on the importance of cultivating a gratitude practice to rewire our brains in order to find the best in every day/moment. Thi...
Founder of ILIA on leading with your gut, silencing fear and the 10 year journey to scaling today's leading clean beauty brand
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is with Sasha Plavsic, the founder of ILIA Beauty, the best selling clean beauty brand on the market today. Before ILIA, Sasha h...
Solo episode on rejection and removing the emotion from it using a simple math equation
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's solo episode is all about rejection and perseverance. I'm bringing back one of the most impactful takeaways we've had on the show that was...
Getting comfortable with adapting, overcoming life changing obstacles and seeing the world through a better lens with Alyssa Greenberg
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alyssa Greenberg is a freelance photographer based in NYC with a focus in lifestyle, fashion and portraiture and has worked with some of the biggest...
Solo episode on creating space and finding moments silence to ultimately gain clarity
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Active Takeaways episode is my first-ever solo episode and I'm highlighting on one of my favorite takeaways from a past guest that has rea...
Creating boundaries, empowering others, and giving yourself time to just be with Kristina Rodulfo
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Kristina Rodulfo who is the Beauty Director at Women's Health where she oversees beauty coverage across print and digital...
The power of starting where you’re at, leaning into momentum and simply just doing it with Jaclyn Johnson
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jaclyn Johnson is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Create & Cultivate, an online platform and conference for women looking to create & cultiv...
The connection between bloat and anxiety, working through self limiting beliefs and the art of manifestation with Siffat Haider
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Siffat Haider is the Co-founder of Arrae, a natural supplement brand that offers bloat and anxiety relief capsules, and also the host of The Dream Big...
The willingness to figure things out and why a narrow scope is liberating with Indré Rockefeller
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is with Indré Rockeffeller who is the co-founder of Paravel, an industry-leading sustainable travel lifestyle brand. Before launchi...
Challenging yourself, sitting with silence and putting one foot in front of the other with Mayssa Chehata of Behave
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is with Mayssa Chehata, the founder of Behave, a better for you candy company that just launched a few months ago with sweet and...
Seeking clarity, brand building and living in alignment with Farryn Weiner
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Farryn Weiner is an award-winning brand architect and founder of Farrynheight, a new-age brand marketing agency and she is also the host of the Farryn...
Finding answers through your mess, the importance of accountability and clean fragrance with Bee Shapiro
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bee Shapiro is the longtime New York Times beauty columnist and also the founder of Ellis Brooklyn, a clean luxury fragrance brand that she launched i...
The difference between a mission and a passion and viewing food as medicine with Danielle Duboise
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle Duboise is the co-founder of Sakara Life, a 100% plant-based and organic ready to eat meal delivery service company but more than that Sakara...
If you can get through this, you can get through anything. A lesson on resilience and positivity with Rachel Liverman
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is with Rachel Liverman the founder of Glowbar, a no fluff facial spa that offers 30 minute customizable facials at $65 dollars. This ...
Building a hopeful future and freeing the ocean with Mimi Ausland
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mimi Ausland is the founder of Free the Ocean, a website that gives anyone anywhere the opportunity to have a daily impact on the issue of plastic pol...
Maintaining rituals and fostering relationships with Crown Affair founder Dianna Cohen
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dianna is a master marketer and the founder of Crown Affair, a modern beauty brand on a mission to make haircare an everyday ritual. Before starting C...
Building confidence, having conviction and paying attention to your natural skill sets with Chris Roth
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is with Chris Roth, Founder and CEO of Highline Wellness - a premium direct to consumer CBD company that offers natural, effective...
Letting go of your "plan" and paying attention to what genuinely interests you with Michelle Cordeiro Grant
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Cordeiro Grant is the Founder and CEO of Lively, a community and brand that inspires women to live passionately, purposefully and confident...
Problem solving, probiotics and thinking about how you want to spend your time with Ara Katz and Dr. Azza Gadir
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Ara Katz and Dr. Azza Gadir, two powerhouse women behind Seed, an innovative consumer health company focused on the microbiome wh...
The importance of alone time, why the "cool" job is not always the right job and disrupting legacy brands with Lily Galef
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lily Galef is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Hilma, a brand that recently launched that is reimagining our medicine cabinets with natural r...
Hormonal health, leading with intuition and how to live in your flow with The Cycle Syncing Method with Alisa Vitti
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alisa Vitti is a functional nutrition and women's hormone expert, the founder of modern hormone health care company FLO Living, bestselling author of ...
Traditional schooling is not for everyone and a lesson on nootropics with Dan Freed
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Freed is the founder of Formula, the world’s first personalized and completely customizable nootropics company. For those of you who don't know...
Self worth, nutrition and producing from a place of abundance with Alana Kessler
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alana Kessler, is a registered dietician, yoga instructor, and founder of the holistic lifestyle program, Be Well. Alana has dedicated her practice in...
Sarah Paiji Yoo on being deliberate with who you are surrounded by, taking calculated risk & disrupting for the greater good
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Paiji Yoo is the founder Blueland a new, eco-friendly and sustainable consumer products brand that is reinventing conventional household and per...
Jen Batchelor on the sober curious movement, mindful nightlife, and euphorics
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Batchelor is the founder of Kin Euphorics, a new category of nightlife beverage crafted for conscious connection. The herbal tonic contains eupho...
Sustainable stylist Cassandra Dittmer on a values-first approach to styling and building a solid and clear foundation for your business
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with sustainable stylist, consultant and expert, Cassandra Dittmer. After witnessing first-hand the increasingly negative impacts the ...
Psychologist Patty Weill on parenting ourselves, viewing our emotions as information, and why living our active ingredient is our birthright
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Patty Weill is my beautiful cousin (!!!) and a clinical psychologist that specializes in relationships with the self, romantic relationships and consc...