I wrote the following article on June 18th, 2022, four days after I returned home from my trip to the Temple of the Way of Light in Peru… I’m coming to understand why it was necessary for our extraordinary facilitators to take the time and energy to prepare us for what they call the “integration process,” upon returning home after our 12-day Ayahuasca retreat. As I understand it, explained by our shaman at the Temple, the healing power of “the medicine” (Ayahuasca) is activated during the ceremonies (we had six of these over 11 nights), and then continues to work over the weeks and months to f ..read more

This will be the last time you hear from me in a while, and so I’ve taken some time to share a very intimate account of why I’m putting everything on the line! INTRODUCTION Before I share the letter I’ve written to myself, which serves as a real and raw account of my current state of being and the journey I’m on, I want to express my deepest gratitude to you, my dear friends, family, colleagues, clients, and audience/followers/supporters, who continue to love and support me as I navigate this extraordinary phase of my life. I realize that my choices affect all of you. I want you to know that I ..read more

Celebrating the closing of Season 1 with 100 episodes under our belts! LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. Celebrating the closing of Season 1 with 100 episodes under our belts! Grateful to you, Empowered Vegan Lifers, for being a part of our lives through this podcast and our programming. In this episode, Stephanie and I share the lessons of our podcasting journey, what inspired us to create 100 episodes, and intriguing answers to the questions: which episode is the MOST… Entertaining V ..read more

To be truly solutionary, a solution must significantly and strategically address the underlying causes of the problem. It must do so without causing harm to people, animals, or the environment. LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. Solutionary vegans level up by: questioning the “true price” of their actions by asking, “what are the impacts of my everyday choices on other humans, non-human animals, and the planet?” diving deep for accurate information (truth) (inclusive) building coalitions ..read more

Here’s a little trivia question for you…  What do Albert Einstein, Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiVinci, and Frida Khalo have in common?  They all benefited from a daily journaling practice. The fact is, I could fill this episode with a long list of recognizable people spanning centuries and in all walks of life who have implemented journaling into their daily routines. LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. This powerful tool is something we often require for our clients.  The scientific ..read more

We haven’t done a Q&A in a while, so we thought it would be fun to do one for you! LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. The Daily Dosing of Self-Coaching Segment begins at 7:11. In this episode, Stephanie and I answered some of the great questions that have been coming in by email, on Instagram, and through the Facebook group. Q&A begins at 17:54. We covered everything from making affordable vegan meals/snacks, to top recommended documentaries for new vegans and vegan-curious, to ..read more

“Mom, it’s just too big for one person. How can anyone make any changes that matter? Why try to persuade anyone to do anything when it just won’t matter?” LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. The Daily Dosing of Self-Coaching Segment begins at 7:11. Transcript (Stephanie): Indulge me a little.  I love being a mom, and frankly, I can’t be humble when it comes to my kids.  If you’ve been a long-time listener, you know my youngest, Eva.  She’s 11 and quite possibly the most fabu ..read more

In this special episode, after an update on Ella’s exploration of cold exposure and the vegan dating scene, you’ll discover powerful strategies to help you engage with the root cause of anxiety. LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. Anxiety has been a relatively constant destination for much of my life.  It is as familiar to me as my hometown or any neighborhood I’ve ever lived in.  That fact is that as uncomfortable as excessive worry is, there have been periods in my life when it w ..read more

Following a talk about Ella’s recent experience (intense!) surviving an ice bath, Stephanie dives into a spectacular training on cultivating intentional joy… LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. Stephanie: In a recent article, Reese Witherspoon posted some daily life improvements that she’s incorporating this year, including 1) Start the day with a big glass of water; 2)  Get 10 minutes of outdoor light; 3) Read for 60 min without destruction; 4) In bed by 10 getting 8 hours of sleep at ..read more

LAURA THEODORE is a nationally recognized television personality, podcast radio host, celebrity I had the pleasure of hangin’ with SoFlo Vegan Founder Sean Russell for this inspirational episode. LISTEN/WATCH Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Stitcher | Spotify |  YouTube *Links mentioned in the episode are at the bottom of this page. A dynamic entrepreneur with a knack for building communities, Sean Russell is a multifaceted professional with a vast background in technology, education, journalism, entertainment, and vegan advocacy. His track record as a vocal leader and storyteller includes 25 ..read more