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In this week's episode, I sit down with Chelsea Yamase — known to millions online as Chelsea Kauai.  As one of the world's most recognizable travel creators, Chelsea has lived what many would call a dream life. But after years at the top of her field, she found herself asking: What happens when the dream stops feeling aligned? This heartfelt conversation explores what it really means to outgrow your old identity, find peace in uncertainty, and rebuild your purpose from the inside out.  If you're navigating an identity shift or just craving an inspirational conversation — this one's for you. Here's what we explore: 🌺 How Chelsea became one of the biggest travel creators 🪞 The quiet identity crisis that can happen  when your work is your self 💫 Why alignment isn't a final destination but a daily intention 🐋 The story behind Soul Track and how affirmations can reprogram your mindset 🧘‍♀️ Journaling, mindfulness, and Chelsea's daily rituals 🔥 The art of "burning it down" — giving yourself permission to pause, pivot, and evolve 💞 What love and partnership looks like for a woman who values freedom 🌿 How Chelsea uses nature and deep conversation to fuel creativity Timestamps: Chapters 00:00 Meet Chelsea Yamazaki, travel creator, freediver and mindfulness author 02:00 How it all began and the slow rise from spa job to global campaigns 06:00 Identity, alignment and the fear of losing yourself 08:00 Working with dream brands and redefining success 10:00 Feeling stuck and learning to trust your own pace 13:00 Listening to intuitive nudges and building a personal values framework 18:00 When success stops feeling aligned and the call to realign 22:00 Awakening, ego death and the courage to pause 26:00 Creating Soul Track and embracing the unknown 32:00 Freedom and femininity 36:00 Love, relationships and finding someone who celebrates your wildness 44:00 Reconnecting with creativity through nature and deep conversation 46:30 Where to find Chelsea and her work   Call To Action Connect with Chelsea: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseakauai → Website: https://chelsea-kauai.com/ → Notes to Mindfulness Journal: available on Amazon & major bookstores → My Soul Track: mysoultrack.com More from WELLthy: → Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellthypod/ → Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WELLthyPodcast → Follow Christina – https://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato/

Today's episode is a deeply healing one. I'm joined by spiritual coach and intuitive healer Estefanía Tarre (aka @alignwithme) for a conversation on what it really means to come home to yourself. So - if you're brand new to spirituality or knee-deep in the journey, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Estefanía brings clarity to those wherever they are on their healing journey, touching on stuck emotions, energy work and how our relationships become mirrors for growth. Here's more of what we explore in this episode: 🌬️ The science behind energy work & stuck emotions 💔 Why grief, trauma, & even breakups get stored in the body and cause future problems 🧘‍♀️ Methods that help release energy: breathwork, reiki 🔥 How romantic relationships mirror back your unhealed areas 🪞 The real meaning of "like attracts like" (& how to raise your frequency) ✍️ Practical ways to begin healing: journaling, being present, meditation 🌀 The trap of chasing validation — & how to come back home to yourself Chapters 00:00 Grounding Meditation to Begin 03:00 How We Met & The Power of Our Session 07:30 What Energy Work Actually Is 10:00 Unprocessed Emotions: The Science & Symptoms 14:00 Why the Body Stores Pain & Emotion 17:00 Different Ways to Move Energy (Reiki, Sound, Somatics) 20:00 The Inside-Out Healing Model: Why It Works 24:00 Meditation, Breathwork & Facing Yourself 28:00 Acceptance, Presence & Emotional Safety 31:00 Romantic Relationships as Spiritual Mirrors 36:00 Identifying Patterns & Choosing Differently 42:00 Shifting Your Frequency to Attract Better 47:00 Starting Your Journey: Practices & Next Steps Connect with Estefanía: → Follow on Instagram More from WELLthy: → Follow on instagram:  → Subscribe on YouTube:  → Follow Christina

This week, I sat down with the brilliant Alex Ikonn — entrepreneur, investor, creator of The Five Minute Journal, and co-founder of Intelligent Change. Alex is someone who truly lives what he teaches, and in this vulnerable conversation, we go deep on the mindset shifts that create real change. Alex opens up about his upbringing, his recent separation, using relationships as a mirror for growth, the power of gratitude, and finding purpose in a world that tries to steer you away from it. Whether you feel stuck and are dreaming of something more, or just need a little inspiration for your next step — this episode is your gentle nudge onwards and upwards. Here's what we explore: ✨ Why we sabotage success (even when it's exactly what we asked for) 💭 What it means to take responsibility for your life 🌀 The "upper limit" problem and how it keeps us small 🙏 How gratitude rewires your reality 💔 Facing heartbreak, divorce, and still choosing love 📓 The truth behind The Five Minute Journal — and how it was born from pain 🧠 How our mindset is a navigation system (and how to tune it) 🤍 Finding purpose: what actually matters, and what doesn't 🪄The surprising trait most successful founders share 🌟 Why curiosity (not certainty) may be your greatest power   Chapters 01:02 The resistance to expansion & upper limits 06:18 Sabotaging love when it finally arrives 11:00 Alex's journey from darkness to gratitude 15:02 The gratitude practice that changed everything 19:21 Victimhood, rock bottom & responsibility 24:50 Navigating heartbreak with grace 30:28 Choosing love after loss 33:40 Relationships as a mirror for growth 34:50 What if you're already living your purpose? 39:05 The origin of The Five Minute Journal 45:45 Traits of truly fulfilled founders 50:00 What's next for Intelligent Change 52:00 Becoming a player in your own life   Connect with Alex: → Instagram → TikTok → YouTube More from WELLthy: → Follow on instagram → Subscribe on YouTube → Follow Christina

This week I'm diving into something we all do, often without realizing — self-sabotage. Whether it shows up in love, work, or how we share ourselves with the world, it's rarely about laziness or lack of willpower. It's about safety, belief, and the stories our subconscious & nervous system cling to. I open up about my own patterns — the ways I used to hold myself back, hide behind perfection, overgive in relationships — and how I began to rewire those old beliefs. If you've ever found yourself procrastinating, people-pleasing, or shrinking the moment you're finally being seen, this one's for you. Here's what I explore: 💭 What self-sabotage really is — and why it's not your fault 🌙 How childhood beliefs quietly shape your adult life ⚡️ The link between nervous system safety and lasting change 🌿 Simple, grounding tools to regulate and return to yourself 🧠 How to reprogram limiting beliefs using awareness and proof 💫 The power of visualization and evidence-based self-trust 🤍 Learning to feel safe being seen — online and in love   Here's to the version of you who's ready to stop hiding 🫶🏻   Check out my new live 5-week program, starting on October 24: www.christinagalbato.com/seen-and-safe   Chapters 00:00 When everything goes wrong (and why it's not a sign to stop) 01:00 What self-sabotage really is and how it shows up 03:00 The beliefs that keep us stuck in fear and hiding 06:00 How to recognize and question your limiting thoughts 09:00 Rewiring your mind: replacing old beliefs with safety and truth 10:30 The role of nervous system regulation in real growth 13:00 Simple daily practices to return to calm and clarity 14:00 Visualisation and proof: training your brain for change 18:00 Choosing to go all in on your new reality 19:45 Grace, growth, and self-compassion through the process 20:00 Introducing Seen & Safe: the 5-week journey to feeling seen 27:00 Why the fear of being seen runs deeper than social media 28:30 Closing reflections and invitation to join   More from WELLthy: → Follow on instagram → Subscribe on YouTube → Follow Christina:

This week I sat down with Aaron Alexander — movement coach, breathwork expert, manual therapist, and host of The Align Podcast. With over 20 years of experience (and a client list that includes celebrities and pro athletes), Aaron has a way of blending science, humor, and heart that makes the deep stuff feel surprisingly accessible. We go everywhere in this conversation: from the way childhood imprints live in our nervous systems, to why unfelt emotions act like "energetic debt," to the practical tools that can help you find more freedom in both body and mind. There's a lot of laughter, raw honesty, personal shares, and information that will change the way you move through the world. Some of the gems inside this episode: 🧒 How childhood environments shape insecurity + self-worth 💳 Aaron's "credit card" analogy for trauma and energetic debt 🌬️ Breathwork tools to regulate your nervous system in daily life 🌀 Why intellectualizing healing isn't enough — and what to do instead 🪞 Reframing self-judgment + moving with more presence 🧍 How posture, alignment, and the way we carry ourselves reveal our inner world ❄️ Stress practices like cold + heat exposure for resilience 🤍 Integrating the masculine and feminine in healing Chapters: 00:00 Meeting Aaron & the Miami Meat Stick Story 03:57 Childhood Insecurity, Family Imprints & Early Healing 08:15 When Healing Stays in Your Head vs. Body 11:37 "Let Them" Theory, Language Shifts & Nervous System Truths 16:53 Spotting Unconscious Patterns in Daily Life 17:51 Breath Basics & Everyday Nervous System Calm 18:41 Stored Emotions, Trauma as Debt & Release Stories 24:56 Where the Body Holds Tension (and Why It Matters) 27:07 Posture, Ego & What Movement Reveals 45:59 How Alignment Shapes Health & Storytelling 50:14 Stress Practices: Cold, Heat & Conscious Habits 01:00:02 Triggers, Environment & Creating Change 01:06:00 Hanging, Decompression & Practical Tools 01:20:07 Integrating Masculine & Feminine Energy in Healing 01:28:41 Breath Assessments, Takeaways & Outro Connect with Aaron: → Instagram: @aaronalexander → Podcast: The Align Podcast → Book: The Align Method More from WELLthy: → Follow on instagram → Subscribe on YouTube → Follow Christina

I got to sit down with the incredible Simone Saunders — therapist, educator, and one of my absolute favorite mental health voices online — to talk all things healing, boundaries, and nervous system regulation 💭🫶🏼 We covered so much in this conversation: 🌀 Why trauma doesn't have to be one "big thing" to impact your daily life 💌 How people pleasing, shutdowns, and emotional flooding are actually your body trying to protect you 🌿 The difference between talk therapy and somatic work 💭 What's actually going on when you keep learning but don't feel like you're changing 🔥 Burnout, ADHD, purpose, and why so many of us are just… exhausted lately 👀 We even touch on ChatGPT and whether it has a place in the healing process Simone is one of the most grounded and compassionate voices in the space, and this episode is such a gentle, validating listen if you're navigating big change or just wanting to reflect on your patterns. Come take what you need 🤍 Chapters: 01:03 Simone's Journey into Content Creation 05:28 Balancing Therapy, Content, and Evolving Goals 08:02 Understanding Trauma & Core Beliefs 14:08 Somatic Therapy vs Talk Therapy 19:06 Embodiment, Emotional Resilience & Healing 23:54 People Pleasing & Boundaries 28:39 Burnout, Purpose & Modern Pressures 34:04 ADHD & Neurodivergence 38:18 ChatGPT vs Therapy 41:03 Loneliness, Dating & Emotional Intimacy 48:04 Outro & Where to Find Simone Online Connect with Simone: → Instagram → TikTok  More from WELLthy: → Follow on instagram → Subscribe on YouTube → Follow Christina

In this episode of She's WELLthy, I sit down with Jaclyn Fu — co-founder and co-CEO of Pepper, the bra company inspiring small-chested women to celebrate themselves as perfectly enough. Jaclyn's story is a beautiful one of turning insecurity into purpose. What began as her own feelings of inadequacy grew into a movement that's redefined the bra industry and given confidence to millions of women. We dive into how Pepper was born, the challenges of starting a product-based business with no experience, and what it takes to scale to selling over a million bras a year. This conversation goes far beyond business. Jaclyn opens up about what she learned from a recent heartbreak, the limiting beliefs she's had to rewire, and the spiritual awakening that changed her life. We talk about alchemizing pain into love, learning to share vulnerably online despite shame, and how spiritual practices like Kundalini and meditation helped her reconnect with her power. We also explore what it really takes to be a purpose-driven founder: building authentic community, overcoming self-worth struggles, and showing up as the most embodied version of yourself in leadership, love, and life. Timestamps: :42 - The inspiration behind starting Pepper 5:02 - Finding a manufacturer 10:02 - Marketing strategy and customer acquisition 13:16 - Finding the courage to share your story 25:28 - Navigating heartbreak and healing after a breakup 39:35 - Embodying self-love to attract healthy love 44:14 - Bali, spiritual healing, self-discovery 59:21 - Daily routines for spiritual connection and maintaining high frequency ----- Follow Jaclyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn.fu Shop Pepper: https://www.wearpepper.com Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato Follow She's WELLthy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheswellthypod  Subscribe to She's WELLthy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wzpyruCVLvTSZbhcg1la8?si=6a1cb56c3a3f4fbe Subscribe to She's WELLthy on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-wellthy/id1486275339

In this episode of She's WELLthy, I bring you a conversation with Dene Logan, relationship coach & couples therapist, best-selling author, and mentee of Esther Perel.  This episode goes far beyond the typical black & white dating advice. Dene shares her definition of "relationship success" vs how society defines it, the dangers of taking on attachment styles as identities, and how to start healing attachment wounding.  We talk about the overfunctioner & underfunctioner dynamic, how resentment in relationships is created, what's really going on in the anxious-avoidant dynamic, and how to keep curiosity alive in long-term relationships. Dene also talks about how to heal the wounded feminine energy to attract a healthy masculine partner, why embracing creativity & fun will magnetize your dream partner, and why women should be more protective of their sexual energy.  Lastly, we cover tips for manifesting your dream partner. Timestamps: 5:53 - When should couples go to therapy? 8:05 - Defining relationship success 10:50 - Attachment styles / energies 37:41 - Overfunctioner & underfunctioner dynamic 43:48 - Healing feminine energy and learning to receive 49:45 - Sexual energy as sacred 56:08 - Maintaining the spark in a long-term relationship 01:01:41 - Attracting your dream partner and relationship ----- Follow Dene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dene.logan Buy Dene's book Sovereign Love: https://amzn.to/47mfk3i Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato Follow She's WELLthy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheswellthypod Subscribe to She's WELLthy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wzpyruCVLvTSZbhcg1la8?si=6a1cb56c3a3f4fbe Subscribe to She's WELLthy on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-wellthy/id1486275339

In this episode of She's WELLthy, I'm sitting down with Grace Terrell, holistic nutritionist, health coach, and social media creator. We cover a wide range of topics in this episode, including the root causes of bloating, how to resolve digestive issues, and the foundations of health that absolutely need to be in place before anything else. Grace talks about the markers of hormonal health, the long-term impacts of birth control, and tips for getting off of it. Grace gives her take on the risks and benefits of GLP-1 (Ozempic), including micro-dosing, what happens to your body on Ozempic, and tips for getting off of it. We also discuss strategies to combat binge eating and sugar addiction, giving advice based on science and our individual personal experiences. Lastly, we cover supplements, best protein sources, and how to discover the best exercise regimen for you. Timestamps: 00:45 - The vegan diet and Grace's journey into holistic nutrition 03:34 - Understanding and managing bloating 05:25 - Resolving gut issues 12:00 - Hormonal health and testing 20:20 - Pros & cons of birth control, and getting off of it 25:08 - PCOS 31:33 - GLP-1 / Ozempic 36:20 - Binge eating, the role of dopamine, and strategies to stop binging 41:16 - Sugar addiction 45:32 - Finding the best exercise regimen for you 48:15 - Supplements 50:42 - Protein 57:29 - Dangers of blanket social media health advice ----- Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_gracefulwellness/ Follow Grace on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@graceful.wellness?lang=en Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato Follow She's WELLthy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheswellthypod Subscribe to She's WELLthy on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wzpyruCVLvTSZbhcg1la8?si=6a1cb56c3a3f4fbe Subscribe to She's WELLthy on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shes-wellthy/id1486275339

In this episode of She's WELLthy, I'm talking with Jenna Zoe, astrology & human design expert and founder of the Human Design app.   We discuss our individual journeys finding spirituality as former atheists and the process of spiritual awakening & how individual it is. Jenna talks about the importance of learning to trust your intuition, make decisions with more clarity, and how to connect to your inner authority in a society full of distractions.   Jenna breaks down the 4 human design types, characteristics of each, and how to live in alignment with your unique human design. (I recommend taking her quiz to discover your type before listening: https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/   Finally, we discuss the paradigm shift taking place. We're moving from a collective era to an individual era (something human design predicted a long time ago) and it's fascinating hearing how this will impact collective societal structures like education & work, as well as us on an individual level.   Timestamps: 01:12 - From atheism to spirituality 19:16 - Human Design & astrology through a scientific lens 44:21 - Human Design types explained 46:29 - Generators 49:39 - Manifesters 53:05 - Manifesting Generators 58:44 - Projectors 1:05:47 - Reflectors 1:09:53 - The new paradigm and Human Design at a collective level 1:18:58 - Maintaining individuality in the age of AI   -----    Follow Jenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennazoe  Download the Human Design App: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/my-human-design/id1577739358  Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato Follow She's WELLthy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheswellthypod  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6YSF79nd7d4

In this episode of She's WELLthy, I sit down with Anne Mahlum, founder of fitness empire SolidCore and of non-profit Back on My Feet. We have a refreshing conversation about what it was like growing up with addiction in her family, the mindset required to build the life & career of your dreams, and how to navigate massive transitional chapters. We also discuss the trappings of associating wealth for personal value, dating as a driven woman, and maintaining masculine/feminine polarity in romantic relationships. This was a refreshing and beautiful conversation filled with SO many actionable takeaways... Be prepared to take notes and get inspired! 01:26 - Growing up with addiction in the household 05:53 - Running as a coping mechanism 09:00 - Building Back on My Feet 17:30 - Navigating transitions 21:49 - Building Solidcore 33:14 - Tips for overcoming fear 39:43 - Where does the drive of high achievers come from? 40:55 - Associating success with worthiness 44:25 - Dating as a driven woman and maintaining masculine/feminine polarity 54:43 - Prenups and financial dynamics in marriage 1:00:48 - What Anne looks for in founders she invests in 1:04:40 - Preparing for motherhood   Follow Anne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/annemahlum/  Follow Christina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christinagalbato  Follow She's WELLthy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sheswellthypod  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uv_9zbNKxLo

As influencers, entrepreneurs, and business owners, pitching and PR are some of the most essential skills to have. Jennifer Jaden is the founder of Gal Media, a PR agency that works with emerging brands, products, and influencers.   She joins the podcast today to share her story about starting Gal Media. We talk about how she found her first clients, what the most challenging part of growing and scaling a business is, and what she notices is the current trend on social media. Jennifer also offers her expertise by sharing tips on getting your name out there (even if you can't afford a PR retainer), how to pitch yourself to media outlets, and what you should do if you ever receive bad press.   This is an important episode for influencers, business owners, and public figures alike. So tune in, take notes, and receive some guidance on how you can manage your pitches and PR like a professional.   Timestamps: Pitching yourself for a podcast [00:54] How and when Jennifer founded Gal Media [2:50] How Jennifer found her first clients [4:28] The most challenging part of growing and scaling Gal Media [6:34] Tips for pitching yourself to media outlets [15:20] Current trends in social media [18:51] How Jennifer manages her time [23:36] Tips for managing bad press as a public figure and influencer [25:41]   Resources: https://www.galmediagroup.com/  https://www.instagram.com/galmedia/  https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjaden/

Siff Haider is the co-founder of the nutraceuticals brand, Arrae. She's an entrepreneur, content creator, and the host of the Dream Bigger podcast. We have a great conversation on the podcast today about how Arrae started as an idea and how she turned it into reality.   We discuss how she took Arrae and grew it using influencer marketing, so if you're an ecommerce entrepreneur or business owner, her tips will be incredibly helpful when it comes to getting your business out there. We also talk about the importance of self-care routines and setting boundaries as an entrepreneur.   More specifically, Siff and I both share our experiences with journaling, how we got into the process, and the difference we've seen in our lives since adopting the practice. Tune in to hear Siff's take on launching and running a business, managing mental health, and the importance of self-care.   Timestamps: How Siff started and co-founded Arrae (2:51) How Siff took her blog and turned it into a business (6:48) Tips for starting a brand new ecommerce business (11:29) The process of starting a nutraceuticals company (13:57) How Siff got the word out about Arrae (15:24) Tips for hiring influencers for your marketing campaign (19:44) What's next for Arrae? (22:42) What Siff does aside from taking Arrae to soothe her bloat and anxiety (23:40) Siff's morning routine (25:18) How to get started with journaling (29:15) How Siff became more introspective (35:35) Boundaries that Siff has in place for social media (38:25)   Resources: https://www.arrae.com/  https://www.instagram.com/arrae.co/

My guest today is one of the most impressive women I've ever met. Jessica Nabongo is a writer, photographer, entrepreneur, travel expert, influencer, and public speaker. You might know her from her blog, The Catch Me If You Can. Or maybe you know her as the first black woman on record to visit every country in the world.   Today, I speak to Jessica about how she accomplished her incredible goal of traveling to every country in the world. I ask her about the important lessons she's learned about life from her experiences, how she manages her fears, and how the pandemic changed her business and life. Jessica also shares how she became a "digital nomad" in a time when working remotely wasn't a known option.   We also dive into a conversation about writing, specifically what the process of writing her book was like. And of course, I couldn't leave a conversation with Jessica without asking her about the countries that surprised her, countries with the best food, and countries with the nicest people.   Timestamps: Why Jessica decided to visit every single country in the world (3:37) Transitioning from a secure 9-5 job to working remotely to starting her business (6:21) Jessica's process of earning an income as an influencer (10:38) How Jessica manages and faces her fear (12:35) What other countries do better than the US (14:57) Does Jessica still have the itch to travel? (18:55) How Jessica's business and life changed and pivoted during the pandemic (21:11) The process of writing her book (24:31) Top lessons about life that Jessica learned from traveling the world (27:27)   Resources: https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com/  https://thisisthecatch.com/  Pre-order Jessica's book: https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com/book