333: An Exploration of Why We Dream and the Neuroscience Behind the Phenomenon with Brain Surgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D

In this episode my producer Brian and I are taking listener questions and discussing our current states of wellness. I explain what has been going on with my health lately, how I get myself out of a rut, current wellness tools and how I sift through the recommendations guests give on my podcast to find what is right for me. We also discuss personal and professional goals, how we let go of what others think of us and so much more.   www.OshenSalmon.com with code BLONDE for 15% off your first purchase. www.AthleticGreens.com/blondefiles for your free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off plus a free De-Stress Blend Sample with every order over $40. www.Arrae.com with code blondefiles at checkout for 10% of one-time purchases or 25% of first month on subscription.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Nov 202144min

In this episode I’m talking to wellness/fitness influencer and entrepreneur Sami Clarke about how to find what is right for our bodies and establish a consistent workout routine we love; her journey with body image and balance; how to discern between laziness and needing rest; how to stay motivated; her balanced eating approach; how she healed her hormones and acne; a day in her life; her best time management tips; starting a business and so much more.    www.Livonlabs.com/blonde for a free sample of all six products plus a free shot glass, free shipping on all orders in the continental US with the purchase of any Lypo-spheric supplement. www.Dipseastories.com/blonde for your extended 30 day free trial. www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% of plus a free De-Stress Blend sample on any order over $40.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Nov 20211h 6min

In this episode I am talking to Dr. Aviva Romm, MD, midwife and herbalist, about women’s hormones and cycles. We discuss what exactly hormones are and their function; how the menstrual cycle works; how to know when something is off with our hormones and what to do; how to support our hormones and cycles through nutrition and other lifestyle factors; trends like intermittent fasting and seed cycling and their true effect on hormones; what a healthy cycle looks like; conditions like PMS, PMDD and PCOS; what to do about PMS symptoms like acne, and so much more.   www.JustThriveHealth.com/discount/Blonde for 15% off site-wide. www.Ritual.com/BLONDE for 10% off your first three months. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off and a Free De-Stress Blend Sample on every order over $40. www.Beekeepersnaturals.com/BLONDEFILES for 25% off your first order.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Okt 20211h 10min

In this episode I’m talking to Tom Johnstone, founder and CEO of Optimist Drinks, a non-alcoholic spirits company based in Los Angeles. Optimist Drinks are designed to enhance social connection and to creating a range of products that give people a choice, the freedom to experiment with their drinking rituals and strengthen their social connections. In the episode we discuss rethinking drinking, the habitual nature of drinking and how it is ingrained in our social rituals; why we still feel the need to justify not drinking for any reason; how his experience as a brand strategist for tech companies helped hone the creation of Optimist; why having a purpose is so important for any brand, and so much more.    www.Trybite.com/BLONDE for 20% off your first subscription order. www.Drinkolipop.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off plus free shipping site-wide. www.Gomacro.com with code BLONDEFILES for 30% off plus free shipping on all orders over $50. www.Piquetea.com/blonde for an additional 5% off your limited time bundle with gifts.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Okt 202143min

In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Lara Devgan, a Yale-educated, Johns Hopkins Medical School-instructed, and Columbia/ New York Presbyterian Hospital-trained plastic & reconstructive surgeon. We discuss why restraint is so important when it comes to cosmetic surgery or minimally invasive interventions; where she thinks beauty standards and surgery trends are headed; the concept of “pre-juvenation” and doing procedures younger to avoid more complex surgery in the future; why doing surgery too young can be a mistake; what specific things to do in 20’s and 30’s to age gracefully; the beauty of aging and so much more.    www.Headspace.com/BLONDE for a free month trial of the full meditation library. www.Curology.com/BLONDE for your free 30 day trial, you just pay $5 for shipping. www.Justthrivehealth.com with code Blonde to save 15% site-wide. www.helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off plus a free De-Stress Blend Sample on every order over $40.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Okt 202156min

In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Samantha Boardman, Harvard and Cornell trained positive psychiatrist, about her new book Everyday Vitality and how to cope with the stresses of life. We discuss how to turn stress into strength; how to find the motivation to utilize healthy coping mechanisms; tips for social anxiety; how to counteract daily stressors; lifestyle factors that can help with stress; how to counteract it in the moment and when stress can actually be useful. We also talk about what the wellness world gets wrong when it comes to stress and counteractive measures, and Dr. Boardman answers listener questions.   www.Athleticgreens.com/blondefiles for your free 1-year supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. www.Beekeepersnaturals.com/BLONDEFILES for 25% off your first order. www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order. www.Talkspace.com with code BLONDE for $100 off your first month.   Show Notes: https://positiveprescription.com/about#/    Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Okt 202157min

In this episode I'm (belatedly) recapping the Emmys answering all of your questions including the BTS prep for the event; red carpet details; my best and worst dressed; what the show was like IRL; revisiting an old blind item and more.   www.Getcanopy.co for $25 off your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy's filter subscription, plus free aroma kit. www.Dipseastories.com/BLONDE for your extended 20-day free trial. www.JustThriveHealth.com with code Blonde for 15% off sitewide. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off plus a free De-Stress Blend Sample on all orders over $40.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Okt 202154min

In this episode I’m talking to Dana Omari, medical aesthetic consultant and owner of the popular Instagram account @igfamousbydana, about cosmetic procedures, celebrity before and afters and the misleading information rampant on the internet. We discuss why people lie about having procedures done; the best celebrity glow ups including public figures you would never guess had work done; our favorite procedures and so much more.   www.helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off plus a free De-Stress Blend Sample on all orders over $40. www.foriawellness.com/blonde for 20% off your first order. www.DrinkLMNT.com/BlondeFiles to get your LMNT Sample Pack for the cost of shipping. www.JustThriveHealth.com with code Blonde for 15% off site-wide.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Sep 202153min