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.

The dress didn’t fit, seasons of life, and what I’m loving lately 11/25/2024

Launching a business with a full-time job, entrepreneurship, and healthier snacking with David Jacobowitz of Nebula Snacks 11/20/2024

Launching a business with a full-time job, entrepreneurship, and healthier snacking with David Jacobowitz of Nebula Snacks David Jacobowitz is a marketer turned chocolatier…well actually he impressively still does both. He is the founder and sole employee of Nebula snacks. As a self-proclaimed super snacker he found himself taking his sweet tooth to the next level, and maybe a bit too far during COVID….experiencing weight gain, poor sleep and inflammation due to excess sugar intake. It was through this that he had the idea to create Nebula a chocolate free of sugar, sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners. It took him three years of experimenting to develop his treat for today’s conscious super snacker - chocolate that delivers the flavor without the sugar. Launched at the end of 2021, Nebula Snacks started with two zero sugar chocolate bars, a dark and an oat milk chocolate. While many enjoyed the chocolates, there was a plethora of feedback from the crew requesting smaller sizes and exciting flavors. Back to the drawing board, it took nearly a full additional year to create the new Nebula Zero Sugar Added Chocolate Bites! He invites us all to join the sweet rebellion and fight for a healthier snacking future. During our conversation we discuss: Falling into entrepreneurship, his journey into the hustle life, and transitioning from marketing to launching his own chocolate brand How his late night COVID chocolate binges, a passion for snacking and a spark of an idea and turning it into a business How he balances his time having a full-time job and being the only employee of Nebula snacks Why he wanted to create a low sugar chocolate that’s free from artificial ingredients, which ingredients he uses and the trial and error creating the recipe - how he created the mint flavor is fascinating Gathering customer feedback to define the products and brand The obstacles he faced in starting a business, embracing a learning mindset to navigate the food industry, and learning how to handle a “no” The importance of surrounding yourself with likeminded people and how he leans on fellow entrepreneurs for learning opportunities especially around brand building His future aspirations for Nebula snacks Use code FIO at checkout at Nebulasnacks.com to receive 15% off. LINKS: /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/34032742

Holiday Gift Guides 11/19/2024

A mindset shift bring back the holiday magic, my gift giving strategy, tips for finding the perfect gift…stress free! 11/18/2024

Replay - Tuning in with your intention and purpose to thrive in your career and life with Amina AlTai 11/13/2024

Anxiety take over, what I’m loving lately, and how to look & feel like your best self (it’s not what you think) 11/11/2024

FBF - The Power of When, Discovering Your Chronotype, and quality sleep with The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus 11/08/2024

FBF - The Power of When, Discovering Your Chronotype, and quality sleep with The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus Dr. Michael Brues has found the perfect science to tell us how to schedule our lives for optimization through our chronotype and how we sleep -- like when to run, eat a cheeseburger, ask for a raise and even….when to have sex. His book the Power of When presents a groundbreaking new program for getting back in sync with your natural rhythm by making minor changes to your daily routine including SLEEP. is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. Dr. Breus was recently named the by Reader’s Digest, and one of the . Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of and so much more. During the episode we talk about: The impact of 2020 stress ie presidential election and COVID have been negatively affecting the average American’s sleep schedule this past year How you could wake up NATURALLY at the exact same time every day That quantity of sleep is actually less important than quality of sleep and how your chronotype can tell you what you need Finding the perfect time to have sex, eat a cheeseburger, go for a run and even ask for a raise by knowing your chronotype and improving your sleep Treating sleep disorders through lifestyle changes before turning to medication and how to identify where to start for yourself Of course we talk about exercises, supplements, and reputable supplement brands conducive to healthy living, and quality sleep There are no rules when it comes to sleep, or anything in our life. It’s all about reflecting upon yourself, listening to your body, your mind, and learning from past experience. Get in Touch with Dr. Breus Stay in Touch with Me: Books Supplements Podcast /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/33846562

Finding a root cause approach for women’s gut health, hormones, and integrative nutrition with Anna Brown 11/06/2024

Resilience, softening, and what I’m loving & wishing for lately 11/04/2024

Strengthening your inner voice, overcoming imposter syndrome and cultivating more self-esteem with Dr. Simone Alicia, “The Self Esteem Doctor” 10/30/2024

Strengthening your inner voice, overcoming imposter syndrome and cultivating more self-esteem with Dr. Simone Alicia, “The Self Esteem Doctor” Dr. Simone Alicia, The Self Esteem Doctor, is an internationally recognized authority on self-esteem, renowned TV subject matter expert, and award-winning motivational speaker. The #1 secret to her success is her commitment to unveiling underutilized empowerment tools and little-known methodologies that deliver extraordinary results. With a Ph.D. in Metaphysical Science, a specialization in Holistic Life Coaching, and certification as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner, she consistently produces measurable outcomes in the field of personal-development. Through her breakthrough methods and proven tools, Dr. Simone masterfully blends science and philosophy to ignite personal growth, achievement, and lasting success in every audience she touches. Her unique definition of self-esteem and the integration of the power of thoughts and emotions Why people struggle with low self esteem consistently, the internal and external factors that affect it, and how to build resilience Programming and why some of us are more susceptible than others to low self-esteem The intersection of spirituality and self-esteem and the importance of solution-focused thinking The top reasons people come to her to work on and build their self-esteem and spoiler alert, it includes a lot of high-performing women and imposter syndrome Dr. Simone explains that NLP is a technique that helps individuals understand how their brains process information and how they can change their thought patterns to improve their self-esteem. How we can make our inner voice more confident The importance of self-awareness and self-compassion in understanding thought patterns and behaviors, the tools and tactics you can use to build your self-esteem and how each of our tools need to be unique Flushing out negativity to create more connection And stay tuned for a special gift at the end :) LINKS: SHOP MY PICKS HERE: /episode/index/show/howwelllive/id/33680962

Solo - Political tolerance, not waiting for perfect, and what I’m loving lately 10/28/2024

Recovering from burnout and the 7 types of rest we all need with Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith 10/23/2024

What I’m loving lately & don’t forget the small stuff 10/21/2024

FBF - Healing acne from the inside out, hidden acne triggers, and what to watch out for with Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina from CLEARSTEM skincare 10/18/2024

Real talk on female friendships, vulnerability & intimacy in relationships, and rejecting wellness with Katie Lowell 10/16/2024

We’re in this together: my experiences with anxiety & depression and the things I do to support my mental health 10/14/2024

FBF: Lessons from the White House and Finding Joy, Meaning, and a Life Well Lived Through the Ancient Traditions & Practices of Judaism with former Presidential speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz 10/11/2024

Paving a path to entrepreneurship and how to live an authentic life with Mike Robbins 10/09/2024

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

Figuring It Out

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