#342: Life is meant to be designed the way YOU want it, not what others want for you. Not for your parents, family, society's, etc. The problem? It's sometimes easier said than done.

There always seems to be some sort of "society standard" as to when we're supposed to be married, have children, move in with a partner, etc. And what often happens, is we see our friends starting to move in that direction and we feel that inevitable FOMO and we subconsciously make decisions based on what we're seeing externally, not what is aligned internally.

On this solo episode, Emily dives into the following topics:

• Importance of having your own independence before moving in with a partner
• Her prior experience at the age of 20 and living with a previous partner and lessons she's taken from it
• How valuable it is to have close friends or mutual friends as positive references or examples of what you want in life down the road

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#341: Rachel Blank is the Founder and CEO of Allara, a virtual care platform built for the millions of women living with complex, chronic conditions. Allara makes expert healthcare accessible by connecting patients with specially trained, and highly empathetic doctors and Registered Dietitians who treat patients from a whole health perspective. Rachel founded Allara following her own experience struggling to get a diagnosis and trusted treatment for PCOS. Prior to founding Allara, Rachel was the Director of Strategy at Ro and is a graduate of Harvard Business School.

Topics discussed:

• Why Allara Health would not have started if she stayed in her previous relationship and did not call off the wedding
• A way to re-frame being intimidated by men, especially in business
• Importance of not rushing into marriage, especially when you know it doesn't feel right
• The difference between feeling unsafe and emotionally safe and understood in a relationship
• Personal experience with navigating PCOS and different women's health conditions

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#340: Financial wellness is a big part of our lives, whether we like it or not. And the sooner you understand how to spend, save, and invest wisely, the easier and more stable life can be, especially in your 20s and 30s.

On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth focuses on different ways for you to become more savvy with your finances. She dives into:

• Personal experiences with different credit cards and which ones she personally recommends based on specific goals
• How to start traveling on your points
• Which card to get if you want to earn points on your rent
• Your money mindset, especially around "money dials" and how to feel more joy from how you spend your money
• Importance of high-yield savings account and why you should switch to one if you haven't already
• Ways to invest more of your money, even if you already invest into a 401(k)

Book mentioned in this episode:

• I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

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#339: One of our biggest shared fears, whether we admit it or not, is our fear of change. We fear the unknown because we don't know what to expect and certainty makes us feel safe.

Sometimes, it's the certainty that holds us back from expanding in life. Recently, Emily moved out of her first NYC apartment after nearly 4 years, but dealt with some internal fears and hesitations that she realized was truly all mental.

On this solo episode, she shares a raw conversation on her thought process in the move, how she knew it was fear, not intuition, and how you can push yourself out of your comfort zone, even with the present fear.

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#338: Vin Infante is a Master Mindset Coach, licensed psychotherapist & Keynote Speaker. He has spent over a decade learning and working with thousands of people in varying capacities, including hospitals, clinics, in-patient units, homeless shelters, school systems, and private practice. With an extensive background in psychology, mindset, behavior, neurology, and physiology, he uses his knowledge to help individuals unlock and achieve their unique definition of success.​

​Vin received his undergraduate degree in Psychology with accolades from Psi-Chi national honor society and went on to achieve his Master’s in Social Work with a clinical focus; he was a fully licensed psychotherapist at age 23. After a decade in traditional psychotherapy roles, he wanted to create a more meaningful impact with a genuine connection with his clients.

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#337: Morning routines and habits are fun, why? Because it gives you a sense of control over your day and the energy you feel as you kick off a new day.

But, morning routines don't have to be long or extreme to make you feel like you have your life together. You can learn how to simplify it based on the feelings you're looking to feel as you start your day.

For Emily, she wants to feel energized and grounded. So what does she do to feel this way in the morning? Listen to this episode to hear how she simplifies her morning routine and how she would approach her mornings based on what time she needs to be at work.

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#336: Building your dream life starts with YOU and taking ownership of where you're currently at. There is no perfect path to a fulfilling, balanced life, but, the best way Emily can share this path is through sharing her personal experiences, decisions, and journey from the age of 20 and onwards.

If you're currently in a place in life where you notice that you're always looking for the next trip or something to look forward to, rather than your daily life, this episode is for you.

Your day-to-day is not meant to be something you run or escape from. YOU CAN feel deeply fulfilled in your daily life and here is a great place to start.

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#335 (REPOST): Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD, an exceptional Registered Dietitian to Olympians, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Nutrition Researcher published in Journal of Women's Sports Medicine. Lauren also holds a National Championship Title as a Performance Dietitian for UCLA Softball.

Topics discussed:

• Essential nutrients high-functioning women are deficient in
• Why intermittent fasting is detrimental for women in their 20s and 30s
• Root causes of hormone disorders
• Importance of 30g of protein per meal for women
• Reasons why you feel fatigued in the middle of the day, even if you ate
• Blood-sugar spikes and how to maintain your level

This episode was originally aired on May 16, 2024.

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#334: Throughout our 20s and 30s, new friendships are bound to emerge. The struggle is often in "where" to find these new friends. On this solo episode, Emily Elizabeth dives in to her personal experiences with creating several new close friendships over the years since graduating college and different ways she takes initiative to meet new people and continue to connect after the fact.

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#333: Lacey Tisch was born with a rare congenital syndrome that causes a slew of medical setbacks, some of which continue to affect her health today. Throughout the years, she received many external treatments. Seven years ago, she began dealing with medical PTSD...a result of years of being poked and prodded by doctors to “fix” her. The medical PTSD was exacerbated by being unhappy in her job and actively engaging in her alcoholism. She could not figure out a way forward. After getting sober, Lacey wanted to find remedies that didn’t require taking medication or having procedures. She developed a major interest in exploring wellness.

Lauren Zucker is a dancer, and lifelong fitness and wellness enthusiast, who spent two decades working in the music and talent management industries. Lauren always thought her life would be lived linearly, that things would go according to a certain plan that included work, marriage, and kids. And then, life happened. Several people close to her were struggling with addiction and were in denial about it. She was also going through a painful divorce. After years of trying to ‘fix’ and help others, she realized, ultimately, she could only change herself.

She made the decision to fully commit to her own path of healing. This sparked curiosity about all things self-development, healing, and wellness. She met with practitioners and self-discovery experts all over the world in search of peace and happiness, reaching the conclusion that a sense of community and connecting with like-minded people was the most integral part of her healing journey.

Topics discussed:

• Different self-care and wellness practices to focus on, especially during difficult times in life
• Easiest way to make decisions in life, especially when it comes to big ones like divorce or breakups
• How Lauren and Lacey individually navigated their divorces in their 30s and overcoming the hardships
• The origin of Sage + Sound and how hardships brought them to wellness and self-development, and ultimately creating a community and space like Sage + Sound
• Truth about "balancing it all" as women and removing the narrative that you can't embody all the things you want to be
• How to be mindful about who you choose as your life partner

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#332: What does it mean to "date yourself"? Well, consider this...how would you want to be treated if YOU were to date YOU?

What kind of activities would you want to try? Where would you want to explore and travel? How do you want to feel?

The interesting part to this, is that when you start to date yourself and show true self-love and care to YOU, you'll notice the energy and feelings that you feel within.

This often feels light, rejuvenating, and aligned. In a way that is hard to describe in words.

If you're feeling stuck in anyway when it comes to feeling self-confident, inner peace, and feeling comfortable in your own solitude, then this episode is for you.

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