We all grapple with, seek, desire or avoid intimacy depending on our relationship to it. We come to intimacy in different ways, our life experiences and upbringing often shape how we feel about intimacy, how we react to it and how it affects us. Romantic relationships to family dynamics, the relationship with ourselves and of course our friendships.

Trace talks with Chris Calderone about "intimacy in the grey" areas of life. They discuss self worth, setting boundaries, not feeling good enough, hurt, and how we show up in all relationships. They talk mistakes, past experiences, the lessons learnt plus the all consuming intimacy of attraction and romantic relationships. Listen in to hear real talk about something we can all relate to…..INTIMACY

Today on the pod, is the resplendent, hilarious and completely disarming, Taryn Delanie Smith. Taryn Is a content creator, comedian, TikToker with over 1.4 million followers, she's a writer, entrepreneur and the former Miss New York! Trace Talks with Taryn about how we are more than the sum of our parts or our resume, that we are all nuanced and wonderfully weird in our own way.

They talk about the inner monologue, the self talk and how we must do better in that department, they discuss friendships, earnestness, bolstering others, to stay open and curious. Trace and Taryn, both want to dedicate this episode to TEACHERS! They talk about her growing up years in West Seattle, feeling "other", being bullied as a kid, the conversation covers her relationship with her mother, powerful woman around her growing up, how she sees her content as a licence to help others feel less alone, to make poeple feel good and joyful.

You are going to love this one! But first what is circling exactly? Circles are a place to experience simply by sitting in a circle, sharing your truth and being witnessed by your peers, and can provide a radical transformation in your life. Andrea is an actress best know for her roles in sitcoms like suddenly Susan, Good luck Charlie, with apearences in House, Friends, That 70's Show, According to Jim, five, and most recently on the morning show

Andrea is also the Founder of - The Art of Circling in Los Angeles.When we sit in a circle, we are unplugged from our screens which allows connection to one another in a meaningful way. An ancient tradition bright into the 21st century. Circling enhances our intuition as we get to listen to our authentic inner voice. As we practice deeper listening to our inner guidance system, our awareness and ability to "read signs" and navigate real lasting change. Andrea is a renowned circle facilitator and people around the world have been drawn to her work. The Art of Circling can be experienced through retreats, private sessions, as well as workshops. Andreas circles attract a worldwide audience, including Fortune 500 companies and the Hollywood stars Andrea and the Art of Circling have been featured by publications such as People, the Hollywood Reporter, New York Times and Self Magazine.