Ep. 20: Christina Models Being An Active Participant In Life In Little and Big Ways
Release Date: 05/25/2024
Ep. 61: Turning a Diagnosis Into Direction with Brandon Marshall
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In this episode of Make Discomfort Your Btch*, I talk with Brandon Marshall, founder of MAPS Staffing, about the moment everything shifted - when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as an adult. Brandon shares how that unexpected and life-altering diagnosis became a catalyst for radical self-responsibility, deeper self-awareness, and a renewed sense of purpose in both life and business. We explore how learning to live with a chronic illness forced him to stop outsourcing his well-being and start taking ownership of his mindset, habits, and choices. From this deeply personal journey came the...
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Ep. 60: Relearning Hope with Sahar Modares
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In this powerful conversation, Sahar Modares and I unpack a truth that many of us are just beginning to understand: growth doesn’t have to come through suffering. We talk about how hope is a skill—one many of us need to relearn—and how reclaiming it can shift everything from how we lead to how we live. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the belief that struggle is the only path forward, this episode will breathe fresh air into your mindset and offer a new lens on healing, growth, and resilience. MORE ABOUT SAHAR: Sahar Modares is a catalyst for light, sparking transformation in those she...
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Ep. 59: Becoming Your Own Authority with Tanya Ruckstuhl
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What does it really mean to become your own authority? In this episode, I sit down with the brilliantly quirky Tanya Ruckstuhl - psychotherapist, writer and author of How to Be a Human and Not An A$$hole - to talk about self-trust, personal growth and why social skills matter now more than ever. We explore how to stop outsourcing your power, navigate relationships with more clarity and embrace the messy, magical work of being fully human. Tune in for wisdom, humor and a few unexpected truth bombs that inevitably drop when two therapists get together. MORE ABOUT TANYA: Tanya...
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Ep. 58: Staying With The Discomfort With Hope Rose
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What does it look like to move through discomfort without rushing to escape it? In this honest and powerful episode, I sit down with Hope Rose - former ultra-endurance athlete, self-published author and master of navigating the middle - to talk about what it means to stay with hard things while they’re still happening. We dig into: 🔥 The power of not bypassing discomfort 🧭 Daily practices that support staying present through struggle 🌱 How living intentionally—even in pain—creates lasting transformation 💡 Why discomfort isn’t the enemy, but a teacher Hope doesn’t just...
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Ep. 57: Let Go or Be Dragged — Flow, Trust & the Wisdom of the Wave with Daniel A. Miller
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In this episode, I talk with Daniel A. Miller - best-selling author, poet, painter and former attorney - about what happens when our need for control becomes the very thing holding us back. Danny shares how a series of life-shaking events forced him to confront his tightly gripped approach to life, which was leading to self-neglect and outcomes far from what he truly wanted. Through his book The Way of the Wave and our conversation, Danny invites us to consider a different way: one built on self-trust, acceptance and riding the natural currents of life rather than resisting them. If you’ve...
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Ep. 56: Skin Deep with Dr. Jeanne Retief: When Your Body Speaks the Truth Your Mind Tries to Hide
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What do skincare, panic disorder, and high-achieving women have in common? In this powerful conversation with Dr. Jeanne Retief, we explore what it means to find genuine control when life feels out of control. Jeanne shares how her journey with panic disorder became the catalyst for creating FIGGI Beauty—an intentional skincare line for sensitive souls—and why true healing starts from the inside out. We dig into how mental and emotional strain can show up physically, why looking inward is the most courageous first step, and how self-care is more than bubble baths—it’s a radical act of...
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Ep. 55: We Are ALL Creative with Pia Leichter
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What if creativity isn’t a talent, but a birthright? In this energizing conversation, I sit down with Pia Leichter—creative partner, coach, and author of Welcome to the Creative Club—to talk about what really fuels creativity: self-trust, pausing, and the courage to follow your inner spark. We explore: ✨ How creativity lives in the smallest moments ✨ What gets in the way of creative expression (spoiler: it's not lack of talent) ✨ Why building self-trust expands your capacity to create ✨ The radical idea that all humans are creative If you’ve ever said, “I’m not creative,”...
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Ep. 54: Innovation, Ingenuity and the Pivot That Changed Everything – with Tara Harris
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In this episode, I sit down with Tara Harris—visionary CEO and founder of Femeflex, the revolutionary brand behind the world’s first Pantiless Panty Liner—to talk about the power of the pivot. Tara shares how a bold life shift opened up a new world of possibility for her and others, and how her lifelong pattern of ingenuity and being solutions-focused helped her disrupt an entire industry. From college halls at Morris Brown to Emmy gift bags in Hollywood, Tara’s journey is one of innovation, empowerment, and redefining comfort on her own terms. 💡 If you’re navigating a...
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Ep. 53: Danita Young, Founder of Booty Bands, on Moving From Overwhelm to Alignment
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What if transformation didn’t have to be so hard? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Danita Young—transformational coach, founder of the Align Method, and creator of Booty Bands—to talk about how real change begins when we start asking ourselves different questions. We dive into how most of us are unconsciously asking contracting questions—the kind that keep us small, stuck, and spinning in anxiety and procrastination. Danita shares how to shift into expanding questions—the kind that open you up to possibility, clarity, and empowered decision-making. Her Align Method has...
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Ep. 52: Navigating Teen, Young Adult and Your Own Mental Health with Tara Rolstad
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: We discuss (at a high level, with no details) topics like suicide ideation, self-harm, and other unhelpful coping strategies. Please check in with yourself before listening. Parenting is hard enough—navigating a teen or young adult’s mental health crisis can feel overwhelming and isolating. In my conversation with Tara Rolstad, we dive into the complexities of supporting young people through mental health struggles This episode is for you if you: ✔️ Parent, mentor, or support young people in any capacity ✔️ Want to be better equipped to help those in your...
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Christina Flach is a makeup artist and the CEO and founder of Pretty Girl Makeup. Her celebrity clientele includes Condeleeza Rice, Hilary Swank, Isiah Washington, Melissa McCarthy, Rita Moreno, Renee Zellweger, Tyler Florence and more. She has worked with high end brands such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton, has been featured in campaigns for Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue , and Bloomingdales, and has been featured in magazines including Vogue, Time, People, and Elle. In addition, Christina also writes articles about the best tips, tricks, and hacks in makeup and is featured as a beauty expert on California Live on NBC.
In addition to her career, she is a devoted single mother of four, philanthropist, actively raising funds and awareness for Sepsis. She also started the Beau Friedman outdoor classroom at the Edna McGuire school in Mill Valley, California, raising money for the Baby Beau and Ken Flach educational funds at the Northern Light School in Oakland California.
Christina uses her platform to promote the importance of feeling beautiful from the inside out. She inspires women to be the best version of themselves and how to overcome life's greatest obstacles.
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