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.

Michael is a ICF certified professional coach and mindfulness teacher on a mission to create a calmer, kinder and more connected world. He is the host of the "Letting it Settle Podcast", has a background in corporate leadership, childhood education and the creative arts. Michael found tremendous success through social media connecting directly with people all around the world, with over 800k followers checking in each day to find calm in the middle of chaos

Trace talks with Michael about loneliness, being in the storm of personal difficulties, quality leadership, finding meditation, of course his background & showing up for yourself! 

They discuss how to hold space for two things simultaneously when walking through something personal and that not everyone deserves full access to you and your life. Choose the people that you are vulnerable with, wisely

A striaght to the point episode with a lot of heart

KAILO, is a luxury wellness brand based in Brisbane, Australia and began with the opening of its award winning flagship Medi-spa in Brisbane's premier lifestyle and fashion precinct of James street, located in the iconic Calile Hotel. KAILO has now expanded to include luxury wellness products and events, positioning the brand as Australia's leading elevated luxury wellness brand.

With the swift success of Kailo in Australia kristy and the team have expanded their reach into the united states and this week had travelled to New York to launch their products, unveiling their first billboard in time square. An incredible and surreal moment for any business. Kristy and Trace talk entrepreneurship, that success is nothing without the team around you to build it, they talk about the harder more difficult aspects of business, the tears, the elation, what matters most and everything in between. An incredible conversation about how integrity can drive a successful business.

Today on the show is Jay Cardiello one of the most sought after and recognised motivational speakers mindfulness coaches, fitness and health professionals in the world. For 12-years he served as a professional coach in the American NFL and MLB, he serves as a strength and conditioning specialist to celebrities and professional athletes, television and radio personalities, is a regular contributor to leading media outlets and a strategic advisor to global brands. As mentioned he's worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment such as 50 Cent, JLO, Rami Malek, and Sofia Vergara. He is a TEDx speaker, has authored two best-selling wellness books, co-starred in the ABC Television production and most recently developed a 12-Week Behavioural Intervention Program designed to treat addiction, PTSD and obesity. Now…. all of that is extremely impressive but what really struck me about Jay's story is the unbelievable adversity in the making of the man we hear on this episode. From sexual abuse, to breaking his back, being told he would never walk again having over 16 surgeries, to his athletic career being a top athlete in long jump, he been through divorce, bankruptcy and homelessness and yet, his un wavered pursuit to serve others with their body and mind is commendable, noble and frankly …. inspiring!

Jesse is a digital creator who injects his particular style of storytelling genius into providing content for all of us around the topic of anxiety men tal health and wellness . His approach is through the universal launguage of humour that brings a deeper topic like anxiety to a place where we can feel just that little bit more open to the topic we can relate to the content and in turn be able to feel vulnerable enough to talk about the issues we might face in our daily lives.

Trace and Jesse talk, how he got into film and making content about anxiety, how he deals with it himself in his life, they talk social media and the guru stats that can be put upon him which was an interesting part of the conversation. So many good things in this conversation that even if you dont have anxiety, youll find somehting of interet.

Trace talks with Serena about her transistion from Harvard studying Sociology to her massive move to culinary school in France. They talk about the need for valadation and where that stemed from for Serena. They discuss anxiety, shame and guilt, panack attacks and how as a culture, anxiety can be very diffrently espesially on social media.

They get into the topic of chosing to have or not have children, a big and contriversial issue, but an important one to talk about. in a safe space, they talk compassion for yourself and others and so much more. ENJOY