Your Favorite Self

In this conversation, Sophia Hyde interviews Summer Kessel, a registered dietitian and author, about her personal journey with weight loss, the impact of GLP-1 medications, and the complexities surrounding obesity and nutrition. They discuss the importance of habit-based goals, the influence of societal norms, and the challenges of food noise. Summer shares her insights on the ethics of dietetics and the accessibility of weight los...

In this conversation, Sophia Hyde explores the complex relationship between happiness and fear, particularly the concept of 'foreboding joy'—the fear that joy may be fleeting or lead to loss. She discusses self-sabotaging behaviors that prevent individuals from fully embracing joy and shares personal anecdotes and client experiences to illustrate these themes. The conversation emphasizes the importance of expanding one&ap...

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Katie Larson shares her journey of personal growth and transformation, emphasizing the importance of hypnotherapy as a healing tool. She discusses the significance of pleasure and self-care, particularly for highly sensitive individuals, and breaks down the taboos surrounding self-pleasure. 

She also touches on the healing process from sexual trauma and the empowerment that comes from understan...

In this enlightening conversation, Sophia Hyde and Imani Nic explore the transformative journey of personal growth through mentorship and energetic work. They discuss the importance of forgiveness, self-leadership, and emotional mastery in achieving one's highest potential. Imani shares insights on how to navigate family dynamics, the shift from traditional therapy to energetic mentorship, and the significance of trusting one&...

In this conversation, Sophia Hyde explores the reasons why many people struggle to live as their favorite selves. She introduces the concept of the Favorite Life Wheel, which helps individuals assess their lives across ten areas. Sophia emphasizes the importance of believing in the possibility of achieving a 10 out of 10 life, addressing common barriers such as foreboding joy, lack of self-care, people-pleasing, and busyness. She e...

In this conversation, Sophia Hyde reflects on the current state of despair many feel due to societal issues, sharing her personal journey from spiraling into negativity to finding hope and purpose. She emphasizes the importance of perspective, drawing on historical lessons to illustrate that progress is inevitable. Sophia encourages listeners to manage their information sources, take on active roles in their communities, and raise ...

In this episode, Sophia Hyde shares her transformative journey of moving to Waynesville, North Carolina, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges faced along the way. From overcoming health issues to making significant life decisions, she emphasizes the importance of aligning one's life with personal values and desires. The conversation delves into the process of finding a home that resonates with her family's ...

In this conversation, Sophia and Brandon Hyde explore the concept of the mental load of motherhood, discussing their personal experiences and insights gained over eight years of navigating shared responsibilities in parenting. 

They delve into the Fair Play system, which provides a framework for understanding and distributing the mental load, emphasizing the importance of awareness, planning, and execution in managing household task...

In this engaging conversation, Sophia Hyde introduces Tina Cartwright, the founder of Rebranding Motherhood. Tina shares her journey from corporate America to motherhood and entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and realities of being a mother. 

She discusses her mission to rebrand motherhood by sharing unfiltered stories and providing resources for mothers. The conversation also touches on the importance of community suppor...

In this candid conversation, Sophia and Brandon Hyde explore the evolution of their intimate relationship, focusing on the impact of mental load, communication, and the surprising role of romance novels in enhancing their connection. They discuss the challenges of intimacy in the context of parenthood and demanding careers, and how embracing vulnerability and new experiences has led to a more fulfilling sex life. The couple shares ...

In this conversation, Sophia brings her husband, Brandon Hyde, on as a guest to discuss their experiences of marriage and parenting while navigating the challenges of ADHD. 

They reflect on the early chaotic years of their marriage, the transition to parenthood, and the implementation of structure and schedules that ultimately improved their family dynamics. 

The discussion highlights the importance of communication, understanding, a...

In this episode, Sophia Hyde reflects on the past year and shares insights on how she managed to grow her business by 46% while working fewer hours. She discusses the importance of self-care, time management principles like the Pareto Principle and Parkinson's Law, and the impact of joy on personal and professional success. Sophia emphasizes the need for radical self-care and respect for one's time, and how these changes ...

You are in for an absolute treat with this interview.

Lexia Frank, owner of Studio Soma, is an award-winning photographer who shares her story of hitting her rock bottom and using joy to climb her way out. As a mother of three, she found herself sacrificing her career to homeschool her children during the pandemic due to the health needs of one of her children. Over the time that followed she realized that motherhood had ...

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This week we talk to audiobook narrator Kelsey Foster on her journey to becoming her favorite self and owning her favorite business. She shares her story on how she woke up one day as a mom of two working in corporate America realizing that her life as she knew it was unsustainable. Over the next couple years she birthed a new career, ended her marriage, moved across the country and created her favorite life. Connect with Kelsey he...

In this episode, Sophia shares what she has been going through behind the scenes with her health over the last couple months and what she has been doing about it. She also discusses the power of just starting, and the changes she is making to create more space for joy in her life.

The Your Favorite Business group coaching will open on August 20. If you want to be one of the first to know about what is to come for that fal...

This episode dives into the FairPlay system. For any families with two parents in the thick of raising children, this episode has many great takeaways. The mental load of motherhood takes its toll on most women. This system offers a way to bring more balance into the dynamic. The answers aren’t always intuitive. 

Purchase your copy of Unleash Your Favorite Self book and the corresponding journal.

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This week we hear from Chelle Hartzer, an entomologist (bug expert) who learned how unleash her favorite self by growing her confidence. 

Purchase your copy of Unleash Your Favorite Self book and the corresponding journal.

Interested in one-on-one coaching? Click here to schedule a Roadmap session with Sophia.

Download the Favorite Self app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Connect with Sophia on Faceb...

Your body is the most important asset in your business. This episode is a discussion about why.

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Purchase your copy of Unleash Your Favorite Self book and the corresponding journal.

Interested in one-on-one coaching? Click here to schedule a Roadmap session with Sophia.

Download the Favorite Self app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Connect w...