Everyday Endorphins
Episodes
EP #76- Wellness in Web 3.0: A New Digital Age of Health with Parker Jay-Pachirat, Founding Member of BoysClub
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where does Wellness intersect with Web 3.0? Hear from Parker Jay-Pachirat, Founding Member of BoysClub and Head of Community at FinTech Collective's D...
EP #75- The Art of Jin Shin and Japanese Healing with Alexis Brink, President of The Jin Shin Institute
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexis Brink, President of The Jin Shin Institute, about Jin Shin and Eastern healing modalities. In thi...
EP #74- Scoliosis, Modeling, and Mental Health, with Skye Daru, Gucci Model and Recording Artist
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Scoliosis Awareness Month, I had the pleasure of bringing Skye Daru onto the podcast to discuss how her experience with scoliosis straight...
EP #73- Brain Food: The Basics of Nutritional Psychiatry with Elizabeth Gunner, Registered Dietitian
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are (metaphorically) what you eat according to Nutritional Psychiatry, which is a field of science dedicated to studying how the foods we consume ...
EP #72 - The Pursuit of Work-Life Integration with Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO Gaingels & Former Executive Director at JP Morgan
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the phrase: "work smart, not hard" and this week I had the pleasure of bringing Jennifer Jeronimo onto the podcast to share ways shes ...
EP #71 - The Future of Sustainability and Wellness with Chloe Songer & Stuart Ahlum, Co-Founders of Thousand Fell
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the chance to chat with Thousand Fell co-founders Chloe Songer & Stuart Ahlum on all things related to sustainability, entrepreneu...
EP #70- Career Advice for Young Professionals with Kristy Hurt, Executive Recruiter & HR Consultant
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find meaning in your career or navigate the transition into the working world? This week I had the chance to speak with Kristy Hurt, HR ...
EP #69- The Wellness in Skin Care, Beauty, and Other Life Advice with Koni Manis, Art Director at Coty
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of bringing Koni Manis onto the podcast to discuss all things related to wellness, skincare, and beauty. Koni is an Art D...
EP #68 - Meditation Misconceptions & Corporate Wellness with Cassandra Bianco, Meditation Teacher and Founder of Wellbeings
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Cassandra Bianco, meditation instructor and founder of Wellbeings, on the misconcpetions around the prac...
EP #67- The Psychology of Attachment Styles with Marni Low, NYS Licensed Therapist
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Marni Low, NYS Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, on the psychology of attachment theory. In this e...
EP #66- Nigel Roxbury on Mental Health, The Creative Process, and NYC History
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with TikTok creator and musician Nigel Roxbury on taking care of his mental health, creativity, and historica...
EP #65- Wellness Trends From "Try Living with Lucie," with Lucie Fink, Video Creator and Entrepreneur
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of having one of my favorite video creators, Lucie Fink, come onto the show. Lucie formerly ran her own video series at R...
EP #64- Redefining Self Care with Jen Lauren, Podcast Host and Content Creator
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Jen Lauren, content creator and podcast host of Dare to Self Care, on ways we can redefine self-care. In...
EP #63- A Comedian's Craft: The Art of Humor and Endorphins with Ellen Karis, Stand-Up Comedian and Actress
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to spark endorphins than by making others laugh? This week is dedicated to discussing the relationship between humor, happiness, and m...
EP #62- Wim Hof Breathing and Psychedelic Experiences with Avi Greenberg, Corporate Wellness Advisor
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode dives deep into the power of the Wim Hof method and how the process of regulating our breath can deeply impact our health. Hear from A...
EP #61- Life Advice on Navigating Young Adulthood with Dr. Robi Ludwig, Nationally Known Psychotherapist
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am honored to have Dr. Robi Ludwig, nationally known psychotherapist and award winning reporter, on the podcast to discuss the misconcepti...
EP #60- Serving the Sober Community: Alcoholism and Mental Health with Lily Geiger, Founder of Figlia
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Lily Geiger, founder of the non-alcoholic aperitivo brand Figlia, on the relationship between alcohol an...
EP #59- Why We Need Mental Health in Education with Khandker Ahamed, Founder of Kids Ivy Tutor
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am honored to have Khandker Ahamed on the podcast to discuss the power of bringing social-emotional learning and mental health education i...
EP #58- Lessons Learned: Dating in NYC with Ariana Nathani, Host of Drinks First
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am thrilled to have Ariana Nathani, host of the podcast Drinks First, come onto the show. In this interview, Ariana talks about the inspir...
EP #57- Humanizing Your 20s and The Power of Social Entrepreneurship with Erica Wenger, Founding Teammate at MadeFor
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I brought on Erica Wenger to discuss humanizing your 20s, finding your purpose, and the power of social entrepreneurship. Erica is a speaker...
EP #56- The Pippins: Destigmatizing The Conversation on Mental Health with Brigitte and Chris Norton, CEO Equinox Hotels
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the privilege of speaking with Brigitte and Chris Norton, parents to the late artist Charles Norton. The Norton family orchestrated an...
EP #55- How Our Relationships Affect Our Mental Health with Ilana Dunn, Host of Seeing Other People
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dating in the real world can be a challenging change of pace after college, and this week's interview with Ilana Dunn is dedicated to discus...
EP #54- Thursday Dating X HomeExchange: A Spontaneous Dating Exchange with Camille Wyand and Lizzie Frainier
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to kick off the month of February by discussing spontaneity, adventure, and relationships. This week, I had the pleasure of chatting w...
EP #53- Managing Your Money Post-College with Dina Carkonen, Wealth Management Executive
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So you've graduated and you're financially independent...now what? Adulting is hard, but doesn't have to be. This week, I had the chance to sit down w...
EP #52- Representation in Rowing with Arshay Cooper, Award-Winning Author of "A Most Beautiful Thing"
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Arshay Cooper, Award-Winning Author and protagonist of "A Most Beautiful Thing" documentary. In this...
EP #51- A Rapper's Story: The Power of Music and Mental Health with Hugh Lee, Emmy-Nominated Rapper
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm so thrilled to share my interview with Emmy-Nominated Rapper Hugh Lee. In this episode, Hugh and I talk all about the creative process o...
EP #50- Jack Carlson on Building the Rowing Blazers Brand
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to start the New Year with the launch of our 50th episode featuring the one and only, Dr. Jack Carlson. Jack is the Founder, CEO, and ...
EP #49 - Body Image in the Entertainment Industry, Self-Compassion, and Channeling Your Inner Child with Jackie Emerson, Actress and Producer
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of bringing Jackie Emerson onto the podcast. Chances are you know her from The Hunger Games, or maybe from her Ted Talk, ...
EP #48- Applying Astrology to Your Life with Charlyn Moss, Founder of the Working Within Podcast
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sat down with my friend Charlyn Moss, founder of the Working Within podcast, to talk about astrology as a form of self-care. In this episo...
EP #47- What We Can Learn About Death with Sashka Rothchild, Founder of Flowt
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is talking about death so taboo, and what can we learn from creating space to have conversations around death and loss? Hear from Sashka Rothchild...
Ep #46- Body Confidence as a Curve Model with Ella Halikas, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ella Halikas is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model and entrepreneur, advocating for body positivity one shoot at a time. In this episode, Ella and I ...
EP #45- Procrastination, Perfectionsim, and Burnout with Dr. Sirois, Researcher at The University of Sheffield
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is procrastination, and why do we tend to do it so much? This week I sat down with Dr. Sirois to chat about how procrastination is ultimately an ...
EP#44- Financial Wellness: Why You Should Start Investing with Eve Halimi & Anam Lakhani, Co-Founders of Alinea
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about wellness, we often think of things we can do to support our physical or emotional wellness, like going to the gym or seeking therap...
EP#43- Biohacking and Fitness with Johnny Tieu, Nike Trainer and Fitness Consultant
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is biohacking, and how can we apply the practice towards optimizing our health? This week, Johnny Tieu, my final guest for the #BaliSeries, came ...
EP#42- A Conversation on Athletics and Coaching with Joe Sirianni, Former Professional Australian Tennis Player
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Joe Sirianni during my Bali adventures on his love for competing and coaching tennis. Joe is a former pr...
EP#41- Don't Sweat The Small Stuff: On Grief and Loss with Kristine Carlson, NY Times Bestselling Author
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristine Carlson. Kristine is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwi...
EP#40- The Wellness in Giving with Surayah Ryha, Co-Founder of Project Child Indonesia
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I spoke with a dear friend and former yoga teacher training peer, Surayah (Ayya) Ryha. Ayya is the co-founder of Project Child Indonesia, a ...
EP#39- Designing Your Home for Enhanced Wellbeing with Faraj Achmad Mahfud, Renowned Indonesian Architect
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered some ways you can design your home to optimize wellbeing? This week I chatted by Faraj (Zack) Achmad Mafud, Renowned Indonesian Ar...
EP#38- Utilizing Happiness to Ensure Responsible AI with Mo Gawdat, Former Chief Business Officer Google [X] and Renowned Author
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's happiness got to do with artificial intelligence? More than you may think. This week I had the honor of speaking with Mo Gawdat, Former Chief B...
EP#37- A Guide to Ayurvedic Living with Marieke Kouwenhoven, Ayurvedic Practitioner
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chatted with Marieke Kouwenhoven, Ayurvedic Practitioner and International Yoga Teacher. Marieke works with clients to help them adopt Ayu...
EP#36- Life as a Professional Surfer with Ivan Villalba, Founder of Elite Surf Coaching
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interviewed Ivan Villalba, who is the founder of Elite Surf Coaching. As a former professional surfer himself, Ivan has competed all acros...
EP#35- Pain, Mindfulness, and The Power of Breath with Sean Goldberg, Australian Physiotherapist
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday Endorphins is back! After 6 weeks in Bali and 200 hours of training, I am excited to share that I'm officially a certified yoga instructor! T...
EP#34- What Brings You Endorphins? Friends From College Edition
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of graduation, I decided to interview 11 of my college friends on what has brought them endorphins this past year, and reflect on the Wa...
EP#33- How to Become Happier with Dr. Tim Bono, Positive Psychology Professor at Washington University in St. Louis
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Bono is the Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences and lecturer in the psychological & brain sciences department at Washington Unive...
EP#32- Mindful Psychotherapy & Self-Compassion with Dr. Annie Chanler, Clinical Psychologist
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chanler is a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst in private practice in Tribeca, NYC. She specializes in anxiety, enmeshed relationships, and mind...
EP#31- The Power of Perseverance: Embrace Pain to Avoid Suffering with Brian Bogert, Human Behavior & Performance Coach
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is life without suffering? Philosophers, psychologists, and writers (think: Victor Frankel) have attempted to understand the meaning and utility ...
EP#30- Combatting Social Isolation with Crowdsurf, with Co-Founders Mira Guleri, Serena Davis, and Kyla Windley
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crowdsurf is a social activity planning platform that uses technology to bridge the real world with the tech world. This week, I had the opportunity t...
EP#29- A Conversation on Big Tech & Mental Health with Bob Wigley, Author of Born Digital: The Story of a Distracted Generation
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that technology is a double-edged sword. Although the creation of online communities can build a sense of unity, research around the effec...
EP#28- Taking Control of Hormonal Health with Dr. Tolentino, Senior Physician at Parsley Health
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I brought former guest Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino onto the podcast to talk about hormonal health and PCOS. Dr. Tolentino is a senior physician at...
EP#27- Psychedelics & Yoga Nidra with Caley Alyssa, Astroflow Yoga Teacher & Alo Moves Instructor
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Caley Alyssa, internationally renowned yoga instructor and entreprenuer. Caley is sponsored by Alo Yoga ...
EP#26- The Esalen Institute: Human Potential Movement & Holistic Wellness with Esalen Co-Founder Michael Murphy
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL EPISODE! This week I chatted with Michael Murphy, co-founder of the Esalen Institute. Esalen is a leading retreat center located in Big Sur,...
EP#25- Disarm Your Inner Critic with Ben Schoelzel, Co-Founder of Deep Breath
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our inner critic is the voice inside our head that promotes self doubt and creates catastrophic narratives. That voice can be loud and powerful- don't...
EP#24- Conquering Work From Home and The Value of Corporate Wellness with Jess Geevarghese, Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Wellspace TX
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Geevarghese is the Founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Wellspace TX, which is a corporate wellness company that works with a variety of clients...
EP#23- The Future of Health Brands: Caring Beyond Condition with Lars Bengston, Chief Content Officer of Havas Health & You
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a year, the world's entire perception of the healthcare industry has transformed before our eyes. Not only has COVID-19 accelerated digital innovat...
EP#22- Writing and Mental Health with Kelly Wiesehan, Author of Small Legs Big Teeth: A Prequel of Something Yet to Come
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are hundreds of studies in the field of pyschology that investigate the impact of writing on mental health. This week, I brought Kelly Wiesehan ...
EP#21- The Age of Digital Dating with Isabella Vaccaro, Author of Stranger Love: Young People's Stories of Finding Connection Online
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isabella Vaccaro is a senior at the University of Miami and author of Stranger Love: Young People’s Stories of Finding Connection Online, a book tha...
EP#20- Sexual Wellness and Boundary Setting with Dr. Chi Amadi, OBGYN
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a mental health advocate and OBGYN, Dr. Chi Amadi has dedicated herself to helping women acheive an understanding of their bodies and strive to be ...
EP#19- Dating in College: Situationships, Relationships, and Everything in Between with Lindsey Metselaar, Founder of We Met at Acme
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Metselaar is the founder and host of We Met at Acme, a podcast that discusses millenial dating in NYC. In this episode, Lindsey and I chatted ...
EP#18- Dating as Self Care with Lily Womble, Founder of Date Brazen
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lily Womble is the founder of Date Brazen. As a former matchmaker, Lily pivoted into date coaching, where she helps her clients build a holistic datin...
EP#17- Disability Does Not Mean Inability with Eliana Mason, Team USA Goallball Paralympic Athlete
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eliana was diagnosed with glaucoma and cataracts at birth, growing up blind. However, she didn’t let her disability inhibit her from achieving her g...
EP#16- Holistic Medicine and Gut Health with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino, Senior Physician at Parsley Health
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino is a Doctor of Osteopathy and Board Certified Family Physician based in California. She is a Senior Physician at Parsley Health, ...
EP#15- Chronic Illness & Body Confidence with Gigi Robinson, Content Creator
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gigi Robinson is a digital content producer, photographer, and TikTok creator who shares content about body image, chronic illness advocacy, and visua...
EP#14- Demystifying Yoga and Setting Intentions in the New Year with Rachel Deutsch, Yoga Instructor & Actress
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Deutsch is a yoga instructor and actress based in Los Angeles. In this episode, we chatted about common misconceptions of practicing yoga and h...
EP#13- Surviving a COVID Semester & Other 2020 Reflections with Taryn Gurbach
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I spoke with Taryn Gurbach, a sophomore at WashU in St. Louis, on college life during COVID. As 2020 is coming to a close, Taryn and I refle...
EP#12- How to Chill The F* Out with Staci Benaroya, LCSW
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, we really just need to chill the F* out. Life is hard, no matter if you suffer from a mental health diagnosis or not, and we all experience...
EP#11- Making Better Choices with Rachel Fawcett, Thrive ZP Star Program Director
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Aristotle said, "Good habits formed at youth make all the difference." While it's certainly great to implement healthy habits and behaviors at a yo...
EP#10- Finding Balance and Reducing Burnout with Camryn Okere, Founder of Rem and Company
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever look at someone and think, how do they do it all? Those are the exact thoughts that run through my head when I think of Camryn Okere. Ca...
EP#9- Flow, Mindfulness, and Making Purposeful Decisions with Julia Colangelo, LCSW, Therapist, and Flow Researcher
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is flow, and how can we tap into flow-like states of being? What are some strategies we can adopt to make better decisions to lead a more purpose...
EP#8- Antiracism and Mental Health with Katara McCarty, Founder of EXHALE
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I spoke with Katara McCarty to discuss antiracism and mental health. In the Black community, mental health issues are often compounded by t...
EP#7- Mindfulness Beyond Meditation with Erik Dane, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Researcher at Washington University in St. Louis
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I finished taking a course titled Mindfulness in the Workplace, taught by professor Erik Dane. In this class, we learned about the co...
EP#6- The Hype Woman You Didn't Know You Needed with Jenna Todey, Entrepreneur and Women's Empowerment Coach
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna is an entrepreneur, founder, and women's empowerment coach. Through her coaching program, she guides women back to themselves and into their wor...
EP#5- Empowering Youth through Yoga with Lara Benusis, Founder of Namasteens and Doctoral Student at Columbia University
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lara Benusis is a yoga instructor, researcher, and mental health advocate. As the Founder and Creative Director of Namasteens, Lara has worked to deve...
EP#4- So You Became A Buddhist Monk? with Patrick Tulaphorn, Student at Washington University in St. Louis
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When Patrick was a senior in high school, he studied to become a Buddhist monk. This week, I sat down with my friend to chat about the unique experien...
EP#3- Ari's Yoga Journey: A Self Discovery of Practicing Yoga in College
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Arielle Calem to learn more about her love for the practice of yoga, and how being stuck at home during quarantine inspired her creation of ...
EP#2- A Conversation on Intuitive Eating in College with Brenna O'Malley, R.D. and Founder of The Wellful
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This week I had the pleasure to speak with a friend of mine, Brenna O'Malley. Brenna is a registered dietician and founder of the mindfu...
EP#1- Rowing and Resilience with Keziah Beall, Elite Athlete and US National Team Hopeful
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of my podcast!! This week, I spoke with a friend and mentor of mine, Keziah Beall. We originally met through Row New Yo...
EP#0- What is Everyday Endorphins?
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Everyday Endorphins! Listen to hear why I started a podcast, and what “everyday endorphins” means to me.