The Other Way

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into ancestral wisdom and holistic motherhood with Krista Tarantino. Together, we'll explore time-honored traditions, modern insights, and transformative approaches to motherhood, postpartum care, and breastfeeding.

We'll cover:

• Ancestral postpartum wisdom: What we can learn from our foremothers about healing and care after birth.
• Reconnecting with feminine wisdom: Embracing our cyclica...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Simone Stolzoff, author of “The Good Enough Job”. Simone brings incredible insight into redefining our relationship with work and finding balance in a culture obsessed with productivity.

• Workism: Where did America’s obsession with work come from?
• Why it’s crucial to rethink tying our purpose, identity, and worth to our work.
• The truth about “do what you love” – is it all it’s cracked up...

In today’s episode, I am diving into how to cultivate creativity, authenticity, and intuition in both online and offline spaces. This theme is near and dear to my heart as we explore the practices and mindsets that help us reconnect with our inner guidance and flow.

Joining me is Gaby Azorsky, a Reiki Master and healing arts practitioner whose passion for energy work and creative empowerment shines through everything she does. Gab...

In this episode of 'The Other Way,' I'm interviewing Emily Smith, a licensed acupuncturist specialized in both traditional Chinese medicine and Japanese acupuncture. We delve into the differences between Japanese and Chinese acupuncture, the importance of energetic health, and how societal interactions impact our wellbeing. Emily shares her journey and insights into cultivating healthy energy, emotional work, and the interconnected...

In today's episode, I am diving into a topic near and dear to my heart: finding a balance between striving, achievement, and spiritual surrender. I chat with Bristol Baughan—founder of Regenerative Media Lab, author, leadership coach, and executive producer—who shares her journey of redefining success with a regenerative mindset. We delve into topics like burnout, the balance between masculine and feminine energies, the importance ...

Join us in a deep dive with Elaine Glass, author of "Get Quiet: Seven Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are" as we explore the universal quest for identity and inner peace. Elaine shares her personal journey of surrender, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening, offering insights to help you reconnect with your authentic self amidst life’s chaos. This episode inspires self-reflection and a beginner’s mindset, guiding us towards ...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie Phelan, whose journey takes her from the high-energy world of the Today Show to the calming, intentional practice of yoga. After the tragic loss of her brother, Stephanie found a path to healing and transformation through mindfulness, meditation, and Ashtanga yoga. She opens up about turning moments of anxiety into empowering energy and how yoga taught her to find strength in sti...

Hi, dear community! Have you ever wondered what juicy sex, breathwork, and constipation have in common? If you’re like me, and you had no idea - this episode will be a t.r.e.a.t. for you! All my ladies (and men) out there listening: we’re diving into pelvic floor health with Tanya Goodrich, a PT, DPT, and expert in pelvic health. You’re going to love her infectious energy and passion for the health of our pelvic floor - and with go...

I am so excited for this episode and conversation as we welcome the one and only Emily Greene, also known as Emily the Medium,  to the podcast! Today we are exploring the spiritual side of fertility and the world of spirit babies. Emily shares her unique ability to connect families with their spirit babies, offering a deeper look into the energy of conception, the meaning behind miscarriage, the two-week wait, and so much more. 

In this episode, I open up about the unexpected blessings that can come from life’s toughest moments. When my mom was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, everything changed. But through the struggle, our family found a closeness we hadn’t felt in years. Watching her respond positively to chemo brought a sense of peace I never expected, teaching me the deep power of surrender and acceptance.
In a world that’s all about hustl...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Villafranco, a former ER physician turned founder of Osmia, a non-toxic skincare brand. Sarah opens up about her incredible journey from the intense world of emergency medicine to creating products that promote natural beauty and health. She shares what it was like to shift her identity and purpose, offering a truly inspiring perspective for anyone considering a big career change.
We dive ...

I am so excited to welcome our next guest - a very special mentor of mine, Susan Griffin-Black, co-founder of EO Products. Today we're joining Susan as she shares her journey across fashion, Founding EO products, her Zen practice, and motherhood.

Susan talks about balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with mindfulness while raising a family and staying true to her values. Her story is filled with incredible moments from her ear...

What can Zen philosophy teach us about navigating the unpredictability of entrepreneurship and life? Tune into The Other Way as we chat with Leo Babauta, bestselling author and founder of Zen Habits, to explore how we can embrace joy and opportunity, even in the face of chaos. Leo shares his personal journey with a warmth and authenticity that will resonate with anyone who’s going through tough times.

From overcoming imposter syndr...

This episode takes us on a beautiful journey exploring the deep connections between Buddhism, Reiki, Daoism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

We dive into Lara’s inspiring path—from her beginnings in Europe to working as a designer in NYC, and eventually immersing herself in the study of Chinese Medicine and Reiki, while embracing the practice of Buddhism. 

Together, we explore the essence of Yin and Yang and how energy is at the...

What if the key to transforming your career and personal life lies in embracing discomfort and letting go of numbing habits? In this episode of "The Other Way," we sit down with Cecily Mak, a mother, writer, podcast host, Founder of the ClearLife movement, and co-founder of Wisdom Ventures, who shares her journey from a high-powered career in law to leading a movement focused on intentional living. 
Today we cover:

• Cecily’s jo...

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What if you could transform personal trauma into a thriving career? Our latest conversation with Marysia Miernowska, a celebrated herbalist, te...

Welcome back to The Other Way! I'm Kasia, your host, and I'm thrilled to reconnect with you all after our season break. As many of you know, I wrapped up last season during a challenging time. My mom was diagnosed with cancer just days before our last episode, and I've been in NYC since mid-July, supporting her, navigating this uncertainty, and celebrating the moments that matter—like my brother’s beautiful wedding, which we brough...

Hi everyone, welcome back to the show. Today’s episode is a season wrap-up and life update. It isn’t something I had been expecting to share, but it’s a profoundly significant update and season of life for me. My initial plans were to share a bit about my recent reiki training in Ojai, a bit about my trip to Spirit Weavers in June, and chat about some business items that have come up along with my Zen practice but life has a funny ...

Today we have another hormonal health deep dive for you all: we’re covering female life stages of fertility into perimenopause with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Maddy Pollack. Maddy’s story is kind of wild: After surviving cancer at 25 years old, she became passionate about nutrition, movement and mindfulness in order to get more control over her own health and to help others do the same. Maddy dove into the world of female ...