EP 07. This is probably the most personal thing I've ever shared. With Mother's Day just behind us, I've been reflecting on the nine months since my mom passed—and the complicated, emotional, and even spiritual journey I’ve been on since.

In this solo episode, I open up about the decline of my mom's health, the moment I realized I had to begin letting her go, and the unexpected ways I processed my grief—from psychedelic journeys to Buddhist rituals and breathwork—and the ways I'm connecting with my mom today.

This is an honest reflection on love, loss, guilt, and healing—for anyone who’s lost someone and is still trying to make sense of what it means to move forward.

You'll Learn:

• What it looked like to begin letting go before my mom passed
• How psychedelics (psilocybin) helped me connect with my emotions and release grief stored in my body
• What Chinese Buddhist death rituals taught me about honoring a loved one
• How breathwork helped me move through the guilt I was carrying
• The signs—from numbers to pineapples—that reminded me my mom is still with me
• Why grief might never go away, but love never does either

Resources

Book mentioned: Signs by Laura Lynn Jackson

Meditations by Joe Dispenza

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EP 06. What if your daily skincare routine could be the most grounding part of your day? In this episode, I chat with Nick Gavrelis, founder & CEO of iero Beauty, and former SVP of Global Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, to explore how your beauty routine can become a ritual rooted in intention and energy. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast, brand builder, conscious consumer, or just looking for ways to incorporate more moments of pause into your busy life, you'll be inspired by Nick's philosophy on the power of beauty to transform.

What You'll Learn:

• How former MAC exec and iero Beauty founder Nick Gavrelis thinks about artistry, identity and the future of beauty
• How to turn your skincare and beauty routine into a five-dimensional ritual
• The role of crystals and ancient botanicals in modern skincare
• The energetic link between color, scent, touch and emotional well-being
• The power of intention to shift your mood for the entire day
• The next wave of beauty innovation that honors ritual and sensorial experiences

Resources:

Connect with Nick and learn more about iero Beauty: ieroBeauty.com

Follow on Instagram: @iero.beauty

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Guest Bio

Nick Gavrelis is the founder and CEO of iero Beauty and the former SVP of Global Product Development at MAC Cosmetics, where he helped shape some of the brand’s most iconic products. Drawing on his background as a makeup artist, product innovator, and passionate advocate for energy-based wellness, Nick launched iero as a sacred blend of performance skincare, ritual, and emotional connection. His 5D approach to beauty—rooted in Efficacy, Aromatherapy, Chromatherapy, and Mindfulness Cues linked to Ritual—is reshaping how we care for ourselves from the inside out.

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EP 05. What does it really mean to live a rich life? In this episode, I have an honest conversation with Shannon Kung, the founder of Wild Orange Apothecary, to explore how redefining success led her to leave a dream job at Disney and build a wellness tea brand inspired by her culture, family, and intuition. We talk about her “goo phase,” the rituals that helped her rebuild from the inside out, and what it takes to trade security for purpose.

What You'll Learn:

• What it feels like to walk away from a dream job — and how to know when it's time
• How to strengthen your intuition and use it to guide major life decisions
• How to define your "rich life" and how it differs from external success
• The "goo phase" and how it can help you grow and transform
• The money mindset shifts to make when leaving the security of a corporate job
• How to navigate cultural expectations when you decide to follow a non-traditional path
• How to redefine your identity and your self-worth when it isn't tied to financial and performance metrics

Connect with Shannon and learn more about Wild Orange Apothecary: Wild Orange Apothecary

Follow on Instagram: @wildorangeapothecary

Books mentioned:

• The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
• Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
• You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
• The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno
• I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Guest Bio

Shannon Kung is the founder of Wild Orange Apothecary, a family-run, wellness tea brand rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and the healing rituals passed down through generations of her family. A former Disney leader and MBA grad, Shannon left the corporate world to create a brand that brings ancient practices into modern life — one cup of tea at a time.

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