Gettin Chai Podcast

Dr. Radha Kohly is a medical retina and cataract surgeon at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, a researcher in health equity, and a mother of four. She started as a dancer, followed her nose through Queen's and a PhD in visual psychophysics, and found her way into medicine the night before her match deadline. She joins us to talk about the eyes, the body, and the slow work of doing life on your own terms.We get into the myopia pandemic and why two hours outside every day may be the most powerful thing you can do for your kids' vision, the daily screening habit Dr. Kohly teaches her own children, and what it really means to lose your sight. She also breaks down her concept of becoming a micro-revolutionary, why humility is a superpower in medicine, and why the purse she's currently designing is about so much more than fashion. Plus: self-love as the hardest practice she's ever taken on, and the difference between your underwear line and your couture line.Follow Gettin ChaiInstagram: @gettin_chaiYouTube: @gettinchaipodcast(00:00) Intro(01:05) Meet Dr. Radha Kohly(07:38) Parenting: This Is Their Life Not Yours(09:03) Eye Health and the Daily Screening Tip(11:38) Vision Loss, Blindness and Independence(20:52) Myopia Pandemic: Two Hours Outside(23:29) Who Is Radha Outside the Clinic(25:28) Becoming a Micro-Revolutionary(30:53) The Superpower of Humility(34:05) The Purse and Doing It Her Way(37:24) Self-Love and Permission to Be Soft(42:35) Your Couture Line: Feed Your Soul(43:19) Final Thoughts

What does it actually take to stay at the top for over two decades? Natasha Koifman is the founder and president of NKPR, one of Canada's most respected PR agencies with offices in Toronto and New York. A Ukrainian immigrant, a teenage mom, and a basement entrepreneur, she built something extraordinary from nothing and has spent years doing it entirely on her own terms. She's been named one of Canada's most powerful women four times, raised over $35 million for the children of Haiti, and has a 47-story condo in Toronto with her name on it. She joins us to talk about what actually drives longevity in business and in life.We get into why she only takes on clients she truly believes in, how she knew to open a New York office in 2009 when the market crashed and everyone told her not to, and why how you end something matters just as much as how you begin. Natasha also breaks down the state of PR right now, from influencers and GEO to why AI is word salad if it's not managed properly, and shares the one compliment that surprises people more than anything else.Follow Gettin ChaiInstagram: @gettin_chaiYouTube: @gettinchaipodcastFollow NatashaInstagram: @natashankprWebsite: nkpr.net00:00 Intro03:13 What Actually Builds Loyalty05:39 Gut Instinct and Choosing Clients09:30 Endings Matter as Much as Beginnings11:41 The Power of No: Opening NYC in 200916:49 When Gut Knows Before Logic Does19:35 Loyalty Over Money21:39 Quick Fire Round24:14 The Building With Her Name On It29:33 How PR Has Changed32:57 GEO, AI and Moving the Needle38:09 Final Thoughts

The conversations nobody wants to have are usually the ones that matter most. Marla Maislin is a pelvic floor physiotherapist and owner of Bloom Physiotherapy, a women's health clinic in Toronto that sees women at every stage of life. From birth injuries and urinary leakage to painful sex and perimenopause, she joins us to talk about everything the healthcare system tends to skip over.We get into what actually happens to the pelvic floor during and after pregnancy, why common and normal are not the same thing, and how so much of what women are told to just live with is actually fixable. Marla also breaks down what topical estrogen does, how tight pelvic floor muscles affect orgasms, why Kegels are not always the answer, and answers every unfiltered question Lani throws at her.Guests on Earth (use code GC20 for 20% off): guestsonearth.comFollow Gettin ChaiInstagram: @gettin_chaiYouTube: @gettinchaipodcastFollow Marla MaislinInstagram: @bloomphysioWebsite: bloomphysiotherapy.com(00:00) Intro(02:31) Birth Injuries and the System's Gaps(07:10) Common vs Normal: Urinary Leakage(12:31) What Happens at Bloom Physio(14:57) Hormones, Estrogen and Postpartum(17:25) Ad: Guests on Earth(18:23) How to Advocate for Yourself(22:07) Bladder, Sex and Orgasms After Baby(30:38) Bowel Changes Nobody Talks About(33:15) Lani's Unfiltered Questions(35:23) Dryness, Kegels and Perimenopause(42:56) Vulvar Conditions and the Gap(46:22) Final Thoughts

What if you've been thinking about longevity all wrong? Dr. Kevin Jardine is a high performance coach, chiropractor, and founder of FPR Longevity Gym, and he joins us to break down why chasing your "best self" in the future might actually be costing you your health today. From building seven health and wellness businesses to working with Olympians and elite athletes, Dr. Jardine has seen what actually works, and what doesn't.We get into postpartum recovery and why pregnancy is the most physically demanding thing a human body can do, the difference between health span and performance span, and why the longevity space is full of noise that distracts people from the fundamentals. He also unpacks the caregiver paradox, mom guilt, and why negative self-talk is an evolutionary feature, not a flaw.Plus: the real deal on Ozempic and GLP-1s, why stronger legs mean a longer life, the one wellness trend he says is sending people straight to his clinic, and the 10-minute daily routine he'd give anyone who's too busy to prioritize their health.Guests on Earth (use code GC20 for 20% off): guestsonearth.comFollow Gettin ChaiInstagram: @gettin_chaiYouTube: @gettinchaipodcastFollow Dr. Kevin Jardinewww.drjardine.comwww.theurbanathlete.cafprlongevity.comResources MentionedWhey IsolatePsyllium Husk00:00 Intro01:06 Meet Dr. Kevin Jardine07:47 Ad: Guests on Earth08:44 Women's Bodies and Postpartum Recovery16:46 The Caregiver Paradox and Mom Guilt19:32 Why Negative Chatter Is Evolutionary22:03 Living in the Present vs Chasing the Future29:49 Longevity: Cutting Through the Buzzword32:41 Function Over Form and the Ozempic Reality37:00 How FPR Longevity Gym Works38:29 Top Injuries and Why Aging Isn't the Supervillain42:17 A 10-Minute Daily Wellness Routine46:35 Fix the Fundamentals Before Trying Hacks47:42 Protein, Fat, Fibre and the Supplements Dr. Jardine Takes Daily53:48 Final Thoughts

Anthony Rose, chef and restaurateur behind some of Toronto's most beloved spots, opens up about what really happened behind the scenes of building eight restaurants, losing four of them to COVID, and what it felt like to watch something deeply personal become very publicly discussed.He reflects on the moment a single review destroyed a restaurant overnight, why he stopped reading his own press entirely, and what he discovered when COVID forced him to slow down and focus on just one place. Anthony gets honest about the cost of building something personal in public, how he knew when to walk away, and why he's still showing up every day.He opens up about microdosing, managing with ADD, the mural on Dupont and the woman who spent the night with Jimi Hendrix, and why, after everything, he still shows up every single day.Follow Gettin ChaiInstagram - @gettin_chaiYouTube - @gettinchaipodcastFollow AnthonyInstagram - @chefanthonyrose00:00 Intro03:08 Rose and Sons and How It All Started07:49 The Queen Street Restaurant That Didn't Work08:31 The Review That Killed a Restaurant12:07 Fat Pasha Twelve Years In14:00 The Dupont Mural and the Jimi Hendrix Story17:18 Balancing Creativity With Running a Business19:52 Knowing When to Open or Walk Away21:36 Does Every Closure Feel Like a Failure23:44 How COVID Wiped Out Half His Restaurants25:39 What He Learned From Slowing Down28:53 ADD Routine and Why Less Is More29:04 How Fat Pasha Was Almost an Accident33:55 Rapid Fire Questions44:26 What Is Next For Anthony Rose

Devyn Olin is the founder of Cache, an influencer-led resale marketplace. She started out as a corporate lawyer, then set out to build a fractional investment platform for luxury fashion before pivoting into what Cache is today. We talk about how she figured out the real problem in resale wasn't fractional ownership but friction, why she started with in-person closet sales before building the app, and what it actually looks like to build a tech company solo without losing your mind. We also get into the parasocial economy and why influencers are the perfect sellers, what holds its value in resale and what doesn't, and how Devyn learned to stop overthinking content and just post.FOLLOW LANIInstagram: gettin_chaiYouTube: @gettinchaipodcastFOLLOW DEVYNInstagram: cacheinyourclosetWebsite: cacheinyourcloset.com00:00 — Intro02:31 — Breaking Down Friction in the Resale Process06:52 — Why Influencers Are the Right Customer08:21 — The Gap Between Social Media and Resale13:15 — Good for Business and Good for the Planet15:03 — The App, the In-Person Sales, and How They Work Together21:54 — Why Getting Your Hands Dirty Is the Only Way to Build23:42 — Building Solo, Staying Motivated, and Posting Without Overthinking28:27 — Systems, Routines, and How She Keeps Her Sanity34:01 — Rapid Fire: What Holds Value in Resale and What Doesn't36:40 — What Sells Out First and What Never Moves41:03 — Who She'd Shop First and the Gatekeeping Question

Aja and Alexa are the co-founders of Duet, an event planning company. We talk about how they each came up in different corners of the hospitality and corporate events world before ending up at the same company and eventually deciding to build something together. They get into what it was like starting the business at 23 and 26 with no real credibility yet, why they put their heads down and had no work-life balance in the early years, and how that foundation is what made everything after it possible. We also get into how they stay calm on event days when things go sideways, why over communicating with clients is the most underrated part of the job, and what it means to be only as good as your last event. 00:00 — Intro04:25 — How Lani Knows Both of Them and How They Found Each Other06:08 — Aja's Path From a Gym at 17 to Corporate Events07:05 — How Aja and Alexa Met at Platters and What They Saw in Each Other17:34 — How They Started Working Together and What They Thought It Would Be20:38 — We're Only as Good as Our Last Event22:02 — The School Carnival Story and What It Feels Like to Trust Your Planner25:32 — What Each Partner Brings and Why It Works30:00 — Managing a Team and Setting Expectations on Event Days33:53 — Overcommunicate Everything or It Becomes Disaster34:14 — Toronto Venues: Hot or Not40:05 — Smash or Pass: Wedding and Event Trends51:12 — Dream Venues Around the World

Dani Kagan is the co-founder of Mave & Chez, a luxury ergonomic slipper brand designed for women. We talk about how the brand started from a real health problem she experienced during pregnancy, how she figured out manufacturing and product development with no background in either, and what it took to get from prototype to a Kickstarter that sold out in 12 hours. We also get into building in public, why she thinks founders need to be the face of their brand, the realities of ethical sourcing and manufacturing costs, and why staying curious has kept her going more than any end goal ever could.Follow Lani:IG - @gettin_chaiYouTube - @gettinchaipodcastFollow Dani:IG - @maveandchezWebsite - maveandchez.com00:00 — Intro04:18 — Why Collaboration Always Wins and the Story Behind the Name Maeve & Shea07:13 — The Health Problem That Started It All and How She Built the Product11:09 — Trusting Her Gut, Finding the Right Partner, and Getting Through the Hard Days14:13 — Launching on Kickstarter, Selling Out in 12 Hours, and Why She Didn't Wait Until It Was Perfect20:36 — Building in Public, Ethical Sourcing, and the Realities of Manufacturing27:56 — Conscious Consuming, Profit for Purpose, and Why Founders Are the Brand Now33:09 — Getting Comfortable Asking for Things and Sitting in Discomfort to Grow

Erin Kleinberg joined me to talk about what it takes to really build a brand  — the pivots along the way, trusting your instincts, staying creative, and having the confidence to ask for what you want.She shares what it really looks like to navigate change while continuing to build on your own terms.A thoughtful conversation about resilience, creativity, and evolving as a founder.00:00 – Intro01:05 – Having a fire in the belly from a young age02:03 – Starting a clothing line with no business background06:42 – Selling to major retailers and landing celebrity placements09:19 – Co-founding a media brand and going inside people's homes11:34 – Raising funds, landing a famous investor and moving on13:40 – Pivoting back to clothing and starting a creative agency16:44 – Landing their first major beauty client through a cold email18:07 – What a creative agency actually does19:50 – Losing a grandmother and starting a beauty brand in her honor21:47 – Building the brand and launching the first products in 202224:40 – The thinking behind the product names31:21 – What makes a candle clean and why it matters35:09 – Rapid fire round42:33 – Having a parent as a business partner from day one46:05 – Why trusting your team and delegating is everything

Yasemin Emory and Whitney Geller are changing the condom landscape.In this episode, we talk about Jems and what it really takes to modernize protection while keeping the brand intentional and aligned. From navigating stigma to building trust in a sensitive space, this conversation gets into strategy, messaging, and how a small team can shift a big narrative.FOLLOW GETTIN CHAIInstagram: gettin_chaiTikTok: gettin_chaiYouTube: gettinchaipodcastFOLLOW JEMSInstagram: jemsforallWebsite: jemsforall.com00:00 – Intro03:33 – Walking into the condom aisle and seeing a massive problem05:30 – The communication and design gap no one had fixed yet07:05 – STIs are at an all-time high and why that matters08:11 – Tackling stigma alongside selling a product10:46 – How they built the brand and what Gen Z actually told them13:07 – Campus ambassadors, condom fairies and free marketing17:24 – Managing inventory and scaling to hundreds of new doors19:43 – Fifteen years as business partners and what makes it work22:32 – Riding the highs and weathering the storms together23:55 – Sex education, young kids and a gap no one is filling29:11 – What Gems is doing to fill the education gap32:36 – Why condoms beat eye cream as a business idea35:00 – What it feels like to be gritty, in it and loving it

This week on Gettin Chai, I’m joined by Alison Albright, who works in victim services on the front lines of crisis and care.We talk about what the work actually requires — making decisions under pressure, building trust in minutes, and carrying responsibility most people never see.00:00 – Intro02:04 – What Is Victim Services Toronto?03:15 – The Range of Cases & Specialized Programs07:00 – How the System Works: From Charges to Court09:43 – The Year of Waiting & Its Impact on Young People11:34 – What Testifying in Court Actually Looks Like15:26 – "Court Was Worse Than the Abuse"16:25 – The Gap in Post-Court Therapy & Support20:24 – No Specialized Program Exists Anywhere22:34 – Finding a Leader Who Got It & Building Something New28:33 – Fundraising the Gap: Creating the Rise Event31:49 – Community Support, Celebrity Involvement & Sponsors36:28 – Being Part of the Solution & Why Talking About It Matters

Samantha Diamond joins me to talk about building Bird&Be from personal frustration, lived experience, and science. We get into PCOS, pregnancy loss, why so much of fertility care still feels stuck in the past, and how empowering people with better data can change everything about how they move through the journey.00:00 – Intro04:16 – What Is Bird & Bee and How Did It Start?05:38 – A PCOS Diagnosis While Dating a Fertility Doctor07:02 – Blending Western Medicine & Naturopathic Care08:50 – Spotting a Gap in the Market for Reproductive Health12:10 – What Was Actually on the Shelf Before Bird & Bee14:35 – Building Credibility Through Education First16:39 – The Product Range: Tests & Supplements17:03 – Reaching People in Reproductive Care Deserts18:13 – Male Fertility Is a Feminist Issue20:45 – The Number One Reason People Seek IVF in Canada22:01 – How the At-Home Tests Actually Work27:12 – Why You Need to Start Prenatals Before You Start Trying28:26 – The New Three-in-One Collagen Product32:40 – Breaking Down Perimenopause & What It Actually Means37:43 – Why You Need to Be Lifting Heavy Weights39:36 – How Sam Fills Her Cup: Workouts, Walking & Coaching44:00 – Closing Thoughts & Why This Conversation Matters

Ariel Swan joins me to talk about the evolution of her teaching, how Jaybird’s method came together, and the role music plays in shaping movement and focus. We get into alignment, energy, and what shifts when you stop overthinking and start moving with more intention. It’s reflective, honest, and grounded in real experience.00:00 – Intro05:26 – Feeling over fixing and why emotions need to move through the body07:58 – How Jaybird came to be and the philosophy behind it09:49 – Why the room is dark and what removing sight actually does13:07 – No judgment, no mirrors and why that changes everything17:04 – The dance party, why it exists and the evolution of every person in the room20:17 – Rest, nervous system regulation and why pushing harder isn't always the answer23:03 – Meditation, the pause and why distraction is actually the point28:14 – Unconscious habits, awareness and being kind to yourself about it31:04 – What it takes to become a Jaybird instructor35:42 – Strength versus mobility and what actually matters as you age40:15 – Instructor chat, favorites and what makes each class different44:30 – What it means to a founder to hear how it landed

Haley Bogaert didn’t build her brand by chasing trends; she built it by showing up, learning in real time, and doing things her own way.We dive into early hustle, hard lessons, and why slow-and-steady growth often feels better than constantly pushing for the next big thing. Haley shares what it’s really like to build over time, protect her energy, and grow something that aligns with who she is now.00:00 – Intro02:21 – Discovering a passion for beauty at 1503:24 – Losing two family members six months apart04:49 – Starting a business from a home apartment06:10 – How word spread and the business took off08:31 – Three locations, ten years, no outside funding11:05 – Learning to raise capital and bring in advisors12:44 – Trying facials and why it didn't work14:04 – Expanding into smaller cities across Canada16:07 – How the brand and marketing evolved over time17:21 – Building culture and keeping staff turnover low19:43 – Dating as a driven entrepreneur in Toronto26:25 – Dealing with a year-long autoimmune diagnosis29:29 – Losing an entire Instagram account overnight32:22 – Getting over the fear of social media35:51 – Why staying connected to clients still matters40:06 – What's in the bag43:37 – Top five product picks from the store

This episode dives into the moment Eli Beer realized emergency response needed to change, and how that single realization sparked a movement that now saves thousands of lives a year.We talk about the early days of United Hatzalah, the creativity that led to the Ambucycle, and amazing Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze volunteers, who show what unity looks like in action.It’s raw, insightful, and rich with leadership insights born from a lifetime of service, the kind that reminds you that real impact is built in the moments when you choose to step forward and help.00:00 – Intro03:48 – What United Hatzalah is and how it works06:35 – Why this model only works in Israel11:10 – Uniting Jews, Muslims, Arabs and Christians to save lives13:08 – Training other countries and responding to global disasters15:37 – The rise of antisemitism and what history tells us18:14 – How to respond without losing the war that matters20:21 – Showing the world the goodness of Israel21:05 – What it actually takes to become a volunteer23:40 – Expanding the model beyond emergency medicine26:23 – Why volunteers get more out of it than the people they save29:08 – What Canada and other nations risk if they don't pay attention36:12 – Getting energy from people, not meditation39:38 – A 95 year old driving to the airport at 5am42:56 – The moment that turned all of his children into volunteers43:52 – His son treating a Palestinian child on the front lines46:00 – Closing thoughts on community, purpose and doing good

A candid chat with Zoë Paliare, former lawyer turned entrepreneur and transformational coach!She opens up about her journey of making bold career moves, staying authentic in a busy world, and building success on her own terms.00:00 – Intro05:01 – Dropping the GMAT, going to law school and practicing commercial litigation09:00 – Reaching a point of no return and leaving law behind13:23 – Discovering coaching19:07 – A co-founder describes the exact same vision in a coaching call20:46 – Why an all-in-one wellness space was missing in Toronto24:57 – A first visit to Trove and what the experience felt like29:21 – What's under one roof and how the space was designed32:03 – Finding best in class practitioners and building before it makes money37:14 – Privilege, responsibility and letting go of shame

In inspiring chat with Rick Campanelli, Canadian media icon and all-around good guy. We dive into his journey from MuchMusic superstar to radio and TV host, sharing the real stories behind his success and how he stays authentic in a fast-paced industry.00:00 – Intro06:18 – Entering the Much Music temp contest and winning10:00 – Sweeping floors, answering phones and becoming an asset14:47 – The VJ search, losing and coming back stronger16:48 – Getting the call and finally going on air in 199618:43 – Nine and a half years as a VJ and the magic of that era20:15 – Interviewing Stone Temple Pilots and the Chili Peppers in one afternoon27:27 – Having kids, leaving Much Music and landing at ET Canada29:34 – Twelve seasons at ET Canada and what ended it30:09 – Going full time dad and what that taught him31:37 – Radio during COVID and finding his way back to TV36:23 – Never settle and following what you love37:48 – Doing a reality competition show and almost doing Amazing Race Canada39:20 – 90s lyric challenge

Just dropped: an inspiring conversation with Dr. Michelle Solomon, holistic health expert and root-cause healer. We get real about why she chose to focus on functional medicine, and she’s spilling the truth on wellness trends, what's genuinely effective, and what’s just hype.If you’re tired of the wellness noise and want practical advice to feel your best, this episode is for you. Michelle also shares her passion for natural healing and living low-tox in a busy world.00:00 – Intro03:10 – From chiropractic to functional medicine and closing the gap08:20 – The gut as the second brain and what it controls09:52 – Who comes to functional medicine and why13:01 – A live breakdown of skin, digestion and hormones16:07 – Why smoothies, salads and cold food were the wrong move21:34 – Lifestyle changes, burnout and being ready to commit27:46 – Biggest myths and misconceptions about functional medicine29:15 – Hot or not: wellness trends and tools44:46 – Why this work is fulfilling and what keeps her going49:05 – Listening to your body and making self-care a ritual51:36 – Where to find her and how to book

What can I say, this one hits differently. I sit down with one of my oldest and closest friends, who I couldn’t imagine doing life without. Osai is truly one of a kind. We get real about how, even coming from totally different backgrounds and life experiences, genuine understanding and connection can still thrive.We discuss the power of vulnerability, the strength of authentic relationships, and how having genuine friends by your side can truly transform your life. Osai opens up about her personal journey, the lessons she’s learned about trust, staying true to yourself, and why showing up authentically takes courage.Osai I love you babe, you’re the realist, lucky to have you by my side sista.00:00 – Intro05:07 – Why long term friendships are rarer than people think07:17 – What intimacy in female friendship actually looks like09:50 – Why this friend group has stayed together so long11:51 – Navigating different backgrounds, cultures and religions as friends15:11 – Being direct versus being kind and what good friends actually do18:11 – Supporting a friend through divorce without having lived it21:34 – Shedding friendships and why some don't survive life transitions26:29 – Social media, oversharing and what it does to close friendships29:15 – Jealousy, insecurity and what they look like in real friendship32:04 – Born in Prague, family from Afghanistan and coming to Canada at eight37:46 – Leaning on friendship to believe in yourself43:24 – Having hard conversations across different political views49:21 – On religion, connection and why people gravitate toward the wrong things54:39 – Why humor is the foundation of it all

I'm so excited to bring you this episode with Jackie Prince— founder of Guests on Earth, the sustainable, refillable, and stunning-on-your-counter cleaning product line. But trust me, she’s so much more than a killer brand.With a background in corporate marketing, Jackie took a leap during Covid to fill a gap she saw in the industry — and this definitely isn’t her first bold move. She’s an author (yes, she wrote a book about Chlamydia — and the story behind that is not what you think), a connector, a risk-taker, and just a truly great human. We talk about growth, expansion, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up. Spoiler: it’s never an overnight success.00:00 – Intro03:02 – The plastic recycling myth and what actually happens06:58 – Finding the gap in the cleaning products market08:27 – The scent question, candle toxins and clean fragrance10:29 – Working with a chemist and building the right product12:06 – The current product range and how the dilution model works14:03 – Why sustainability alone won't win the market19:01 – Bootstrapping, grants and working two jobs while building the brand23:23 – Three years in, product market fit and what comes next24:10 – How the tariffs are affecting a small Canadian business26:22 – Learning to live in the discomfort of putting yourself out there31:25 – Chloe Has Chlamydia and why she wrote a book about STIs37:12 – Building community and starting a female founder network43:18 – The value of mentorship and asking for help47:40 – What gets her high and why she needs to be in the action

I’m thrilled to take you behind the scenes with John Levy — a true industry pioneer and risk-taker. We explore his incredible journey, the legacy he’s built, and how he balanced it all while being a devoted father and husband. From the power of mentorship to redefining “retirement,” and yes — how he’s still the coolest grandpa around — we cover it all in this episode. You don’t want to miss it!00:00 – Introducing John Levy and what brought him to Toronto05:01 – Building the Score and why it was different from traditional sports media09:01 – Where he finds himself now after selling the company11:26 – Why the sports industry is about to implode and what excites him about it15:59 – Being in the game versus watching from the sidelines21:23 – Launching Pride Vision and what happened behind the scenes34:01 – Running a family business and navigating work and home life41:25 – What he tells young entrepreneurs at every roundtable48:56 – Being Jewish in Toronto right now and what scares him55:34 – Rapid fire

My conversation with Dr Michelle Todorow was incredibly eye-opening. As a licensed child psychologist, we talked about how parents can create real change at home — by tuning into their child’s strengths, and knowing when and why to back off, amongst a variety of other pertinent topics that are plaguing us as parents. I know you'll come out of this one feeling more empowered and positive about how to navigate these relationships and support a healthier family dynamic. 00:00 – Intro03:16 – What a neuropsychologist actually does day to day06:11 – Orchid kids, dandelion kids and understanding temperament10:10 – When to know it's time to seek professional support12:52 – Getting kids assessed and what that process looks like17:00 – Medication for ADHD, the pros, the cons and the nuance22:09 – The double blind placebo trial and why it works25:07 – Parent training, building the relationship first and catching kids being good29:15 – Structure, routine and what mornings should look like for ADHD families33:19 – Sleep, visual timers and practical tools for the home38:37 – Exercise in the morning and why the brain needs it41:23 – Including kids in the plan and giving them autonomy46:16 – Nutrition, gut health and the link to ADHD symptoms48:05 – Why free play is more important than we think54:04 – Screen time, gaming and finding the middle path01:00:02 – Modeling the behavior you want and raising digital citizens

I'm so excited to dive in with my good friend, journalist, creative producer, and all-around visionary boss - Yale Breslin. From ditching perfection, to turning 40 - and what it finally feels like to start trusting your own gut and leaning in. It's an honest convo about creativity, growth, and trusting the process, while having fun doing it.Instagram: @gettin_chaiYouTube: Gettin Chai Podcast00:00 – Intro04:03 – Standing out in New York and what actually makes it work07:03 – The shift away from polished content and why authenticity is winning13:03 – Therapy, relinquishing control and where the magic happens21:01 – Turning 40, finding confidence and stepping out from behind the scenes25:38 – Launching a podcast for men and why it matters right now28:42 – A career built on celebrity interviews and what that taught him30:52 – Working for one of the biggest names in music and the access that came with it35:25 – Freelancing, delivering and learning to say no38:17 – Who shows up when life gets hard and what that reveals41:03 – Saying yes too much and learning where the line is46:07 – Manifesting, to-do lists and putting things out into the world48:55 – What fills his cup and what he's building next

We’re kicking things off with none other than Lori Morris — designer extraordinaire, lover of all things luxe, fierce entrepreneur, and all-around powerhouse.From bold interiors to bold life choices, Lori shares how she built her empire against the odds, broke the rules, and stayed true to herself every step of the way.Instagram: @gettin_chai00:00 – Intro04:05 – Forty years of building a design empire from scratch06:23 – No social media, no HGTV and muscling through the no's09:13 – Designing for the person, not the Pinterest board13:02 – How the friendship started and what mentorship actually looks like16:00 – Building a team from one person to thirty five18:36 – Experience, intuition and spotting bullshit from a mile away20:29 – Meeting Scott and why being set up changes everything23:26 – What the right guy actually looks like30:42 – Internal confidence, knowing your worth and breaking patterns34:03 – Staying true to your brand even when nobody's watching38:13 – How relationships and aliveness show up in the design work41:47 – The client experience and why service is everything44:26 – What gets her high on life