Figuring It Out

We may only be one person but through compassion, inquisition, and developing a deeper understanding of the world, people, and culture around us, together, we can create change. Welcome to Figuring It Out, the podcast where wellness means living well in a way that feels authentic to our individuality. I'm your host Hailey, a multi-passionate 30-something, navigating the twists and turns (the highs and the lows) of life right there with you and trying to...well...you guessed it Figure it out. Together, we'll dive into the topics that can help us really live well and all the little things that bring us joy along the way. I hope you walk away from each episode with something that can help you make this one life you’ve got great. I'm so glad you're here.

Packing heavy, planning light: how I shifted my mindset to enjoy my holiday more 10/07/2024

FBF: Dr. Apostolos Lekkos on Finding Your Best You with A 360 Approach to Health 10/04/2024

Leaning into the feminine and living in harmony with yourself with women’s coach Aimee Greenacre 10/02/2024

Solo: What I’m loving lately, where the heck I was the last 18 months, BIG life update and lessons along the way 09/30/2024

FBF: Science-based, strategic strength training plans, fitness evolutions, and pain-free movement with Dr. Shannon Ritchie 09/27/2024

Personalized insights for optimal health and redefining primary care with Chloe Harrouche, co-founder & CEO of The Lanby 09/25/2024

Personalized insights for optimal health and redefining primary care with Chloe Harrouche, co-founder & CEO of The Lanby Chloe Harrouche is the co-founder & CEO of The Lanby, a wellness-forward, hospitality-led primary care membership in NYC. They’re reimagining concierge medicine for the modern generation. She’s a healthcare growth strategist with experience spanning multiple touch points within the industry, but her personal experience as a young survivor of breast cancer shaped her firsthand perspective of what patients want and need to feel supported in the primary care system. The Lanby offers a unique primary care membership for people who want more. Their approach is integrative, customized and centered around the patient. Their dedicated teams include a lead physician, wellness advisor, concierge manager and cover medicine, wellness and coordination. Membership includes visits, personalized care plans, fast access to trusted referrals, on-site lab work and curated programming. I know that individualized care isn’t accessible to everyone and it’s sometimes hard and confusing to figure out what our unique needs look like and navigate the sparkly world of tik tok doctors and fads and trends, which is why I’m so excited for you to hear from Chloe today. How her breast cancer diagnosis at 23 empowered her to take control of long-term wellness and focus on prevention Building resilience through her diagnosis and using it for good Navigating the wellness ecosystem (ie all the fancy trends) and balancing it with clinical and science within the context of your uniqueness Steps you can take to support your long-term health Why personalized insights are critical to truly understanding your bodies unique needs Finding high quality supplements Advocating for yourself Why reference ranges for blood work are ineffective for finding the root cause and solving nuanced issues Her fertility journey including egg freezing, two rounds of IVF and surrogacy She also tells us all about her company The Lanby and how they’re reinventing primary care to be a patients first line of defense working towards true optimal /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/33165602

I’m back! The step-by-step plan I used to create a strategy to stay consistent 09/23/2024

Recovering from topical steroid withdrawal with Michelle Sansiveri 02/17/2023

Recovering from topical steroid withdrawal with Michelle Sansiveri This is a week when I’d usually share a solo episode but I had a conversation that I just couldn’t wait to let out because it’s with my friend Michelle. Michelle and I know each other through our boyfriends who happen to live in the same building. A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through Tik Tok and came across a post from my friend Michelle. Michelle usually shares fun TikTok’s of her boyfriend Jackson (sometimes without him knowing – like when he’s sleeping!) but this one was different. In this one Michelle shared pictures of her life the past 6 months struggling with topical steroid withdrawal. TSW is XYZ I knew Michelle was going through something and that it was affecting her skin, but I had no idea the severity of it. I thought it was so incredibly brave and knew it would help so many people. I saw her a few hours later watching rugby with a group of friends and she told me it had gone viral with over 2 million views and people asking her questions and saying they were struggling too. As we were chatting about it I realized I wanted to sit down with her to learn more and share her story with others. She was so excited (and nervous to share) but also really wanted to raise awareness about topical steroids and the potential impact that so many people are experiencing but we don’t know about. When Michelle was 16 she went to the dermatologist to treat her eczema and left with a low potency topical steroid - very common for treating eczema. Over the next 10 years, the dose stopped working and she continued to get increased doses to the point where it was 650x the potency of hydrocortisone. 650! And then, it stopped working entirely and her body went into withdrawal. For 4 months, she was in pain with bruising all over her body, itchy skin, couldn’t wash her hair or get into the shower without pain, and was emotionally withdrawn. She couldn’t leave her house and if you know Michelle, you know she is so social - always planning with friends and family. During our chat we talk about: What topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is How she knew that’s what she was experiencing and when it happened Her symptoms How it impacted her life Her support system and how critical it has been for her both mentally and physically Advocating for yourself at the doctor and seeking multiple opinions Gratitude for the little things in life that we often take for granted How she is working to heal and tackling the journey ahead Michelle and I both hope that this conversation raises awareness and any one who is using steroids understands the potential risks and advocates for their health. /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/25961922

Getting what you want from dating, relationships that last, vulnerability, and building confidence with Lindsey Metselaar of We Met At Acme 02/10/2023

What I’m loving lately, “no that doesn’t work for me”, and reflections on parenting from Birthsmarter 02/03/2023

How to have a better (fearless) and empowering birthing experience and intentionality in parenting through birth education with Birthsmarter founder Ashley Brichter 01/27/2023

How to have a better (fearless) and empowering birthing experience and intentionality in parenting through birth education with Birthsmarter founder Ashley Brichter Ashley is a certified cooperative childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and lactation counselor. She is the founder of Birthsmarter, which provides relevant and inclusive education for expectant parents living in NYC and virtually, across the world. With over a decade of experience supporting new parents, Ashley provides one-on-one support, group classes, lectures, and distance learning for the perinatal population and the professionals who serve them. After the birth of her first child in 2014, Ashley became driven to understand birth physiology on a deeper level. Better for it, she coined The Three Actions™; the core of Birthsmarter’s curriculum. Her fresh perspective on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting is now sought after by individuals, brands, and media outlets. Ashley sits on the board of CEA/MNY and ProNatal Fitness. Education is so important to help you advocate for yourself to remove fear The anxiety of becoming a new parent and how to manage it Mom (and dad) guilt, how they’re different how to navigate your relationship dynamics to mitigate resentment and maintain What a doula’s job is How to develop a birth plan & questions to consider to set yourself up to have a birth you feel great about Why educating yourself on what it means to give birth both physiologically and emotionally can help you have a better experience Who you need on your medical team Why finding a doctor who is patient-centered is critical to your experience How the medical system impacts the birthing and parenting experience How we’ve been fear-mongered into thinking What key information that’s missing from mainstream that she’s using Birthsmarter to help Common mistakes people make when they’re preparing to have a baby How parents can trust themselves with new babies (it’s scary!) Why having babies is an incredible time for reflection and an opportunity to choose what type of parent we want to be Why being at peace when you’re going to give birth can help the birthing process /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/25746672

Intentional time, what I’m loving lately, and why having a doctors who will advocate for you is so important 01/19/2023

Women’s health, nutrition for fertility through post natal Pt 2. With Alli Magier, RD 01/13/2023

Tis still the season, what I’m loving lately, and my ups and downs with body image 01/05/2023

Nutrition for women, personalized health plans, and creating a positive narrative around wellness with Alli Magier, RD 12/15/2022

The holidays, gratitude, what I’m loving lately, and why we all need an owner’s manual 12/08/2022

The 5 skills for positive, long lasting relationships and relational intelligence with Dr. Adam C. Bandelli 12/01/2022

Finding a sense of belonging, what I’m loving lately, and lessons I’ve learned from running [solo episode] 11/24/2022

Managing mental health, starting a nonprofit and the many benefits of running with Sasha Wolff 11/15/2022

What I’m loving lately, presence, and my tactic to help me focus 07/28/2022

The power of resistance training, how to workout with less wear and tear, and shifting our mindsets with Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT 07/07/2022

Healing acne from the inside out, hidden acne triggers, and what to watch out for with Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina from CLEARSTEM skincare 06/02/2022

What I’m loving lately, what’s annoying me, and 10 (basically) free ways to be healthy 05/06/2022

Tuning in with your intention and purpose to thrive in your career and life with Amina AlTai 03/31/2022

Creating a healthy relationship with food, the simplicity of eating well, and why diets don’t work with Lisa Moskovitz, RD 03/03/2022

Reducing meat consumption for physical health and the planet with Brian Kateman founder of Reducetarian 02/17/2022

Reducing meat consumption for physical health and the planet with Brian Kateman founder of Reducetarian Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Dr. Suess 3 things I’m loving right now: Game Of Thrones Avocado toast made with ezekiel bread sprinkled with a touch of evoo, sea salt and some seeds I finished the 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and loved it. Super easy to read. Brian Kateman is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who coined the term “reducetarian” to describe a person who is deliberately reducing their consumption of meat. In 2015, Kateman founded the Reducetarian Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing societal consumption of animal products. He is the author of The Reducetarian Solution, The Reducetarian Cookbook, and Meat Me Halfway and is the lead producer of the documentary version of Meat Me Halfway released and streamed on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and more. He is a regular contributor to Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Forbes, and his writings have appeared in The Atlantic, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post, among others. Kateman lives in New Jersey with his wife Isabel and rescue dogs Tobey and Cooper. During our conversation we discuss: How Brian’s early life experiences were a gateway to him becoming an advocate of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles and ultimately led to the Reducetarian movement The core values of the Reducetarian concept and why the movement is so successful in reaching more than just vegetarians and vegans The physical health benefits Brian experienced after incorporating more fruits and veggies How he slowly reduced his meat consumption and what he eats in a day as a Reducetarian Food deserts and swamps and why more Americans aren’t incorporating more plant based foods in their diets The small changes, and gradual transition into craving healthy plant-based foods How non-factory farmed meat and meat alternatives like lab grown meat and non-meat like Beyond each align with the Reducetarian concept How politics interfere with people’s ability to access non-factory farmed food His Documentary and new book “Meat me Halfway” LINKS: /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/22168319

The Mind-Beauty Connection & Simple Secrets to Good Skin With Dr. Amy Wechsler 02/03/2022

The Mind-Beauty Connection & Simple Secrets to Good Skin With Dr. Amy Wechsler “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” Teddy Roosevelt Three things I’m loving right now: Huberman Lab (podcast & instagram) Nowhere Bakery Cookies Obe Pilates Classes Dr. Amy Wecshler is one of only a small handful of physicians in the country board-certified in both dermatology and psychiatry. Using the latest technologies and techniques, she treats a wide range of dermatologic conditions – beginning with a careful evaluation of the patient’s psychological stressors and skin care concerns. Her She graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University with a BS in Psychology and completed her medical school training at Weill Cornell Medical College, where she graduated with honors, Alpha Omega Alpha. Her residency in psychiatry, as well as a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, was at Payne Whitney Clinic – New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She also completed a residency in dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Her training reinforced her conviction that treating skin without addressing psychological factors brings limited success, and she began to develop a breakthrough approach drawing on both medical disciplines. In 2008, Dr. Wechsler published a book about her “stress aging” theory called In it she details her experiences, demystifies complicated dermatologic topics, and offers advice on achieving a healthy lifestyle and beautiful skin. As an expert on skin health, Dr. Wechsler serves as an advisor for Chanel Skin Care has numerous hospital appointments and has been featured on The Today Show, Dr. Oz Show and Tyra Banks Show, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Elle, Marie Claire, Self, O Magazine, Lucky, W Magazine, The New York Times, Health, Allure, InStyle, Shape, Prevention, GQ, Women’s Wear Daily, Redbook, Better Homes & Gardens, People and StyleWatch. She also has a fun podcast with her daughter Zoe called embarrassing herself. You can follow Amy on all social channels and work with her using We discuss: How Amy’s journey led her to work at the intersection of dermatology and psychiatry The mental, physical and emotional impact of acne and adult onset acne How our lifestyle including stress, sleep and depression, and impact our skin What a consult looks like with Dr. Weschler and how she gets to know the whole person before prescribing the solution Ageism and the positive benefits of cosmetic surgeries The misconceptions around Botox and Juvederm Why food may not impact our acne Steps you can take right now to improve your skin and products she loves for any type of skin LINKS: /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/22016717

Mold toxicity, autoimmune diseases, advocating for your health, and getting to the root cause with Stephanie Center 01/13/2022

Feeling good in your body, no deprivation required with Jillian Lama 01/11/2022

Food as medicine, how to get clear skin, and achieve 360 health with Maria Marlowe 12/16/2021

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