In the Season 1 finale of The Pretty Chill Podcast, I sit down with my partner Rebekka Mars—yoga teacher, aliveness coach, somatic practitioner, and host of Modern Mindfulness. We talk about what it really means to feel alive: honoring not just joy and excitement, but also grief, sadness, and the full spectrum of being human.

Rebekka shares her lifelong journey with yoga, the role of music in her classes, and how these practices continue to serve as gateways to healing and transformation.We also explore her evolution into coaching and somatic experiencing, where she helps people slow down, reconnect to their bodies, and move through transitions with more courage and clarity. From conversations on grief and spirituality to the unseen ways our bodies carry wisdom, Rebekka offers insight into living with more presence, awareness, and aliveness.

IG: rebekka.mars

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This week on the Pretty Chill Podcast, I sit down with my friend Peter Scott IV—entrepreneur, mindset coach, dad, and just an all-around good human. We dive into everything from breaking family patterns to what it means to really be present in your work and your relationships.

Peter shares openly about his childhood—moving between homes, navigating addiction in the family, and how he transformed pain into purpose. We talk about joy as a default setting, masking vulnerability with humor, and how the coaching world has evolved (for better and for worse). He also drops some serious wisdom on what it takes to actually build a coaching business that delivers real results—not just hype.

We also get into fatherhood, fear of conflict, and why “done is better than perfect” might just be your new life motto. If you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or someone who feels a new chapter coming, this one’s for you.

Catch us chopping it up on coaching, creating space, and being intentional with your energy.

This week on the Pretty Chill Pod, I’m hanging out with the one and only Dr. Heather Sandison—naturopathic doctor, author of Reversing Alzheimer’s, and straight-up powerhouse when it comes to healthy aging. We talk about her journey from chronic jaw pain to becoming a leading voice in brain health and longevity, and why growing older doesn’t have to mean falling apart.

We get into all the good stuff: how sleep, stress, food, purpose, and community play into aging well, why mindset actually matters, and how she’s literally helping people reverse Alzheimer’s. Heather’s built something special with her memory care community, Marama, and she’s launching a new podcast too. This one’s full of insights, inspiration, and permission to ditch the hustle and take your damn nap.

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This week, I sit down with my longtime friend Brad Wark. We’ve known each other for over two decades—first bonding over sports, now over heart, healing, and creativity.

Brad shares how a heart-opening ceremony shifted his life, leading to deeper self-worth, meeting his wife Elise, and awakening a whole new layer of expression through his art. We talk about stepping away from ego, reconnecting with creativity, and raising kids with more love and presence than we had growing up.

We also dream out loud about land, nature, and building spaces where people can come to rest, reflect, and reset.

Brad’s story is about evolving—creatively, spiritually, and as a man.

Check out his work on Instagram: @birdman_artwork

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Catherine Divine for a real and wide-ranging conversation that goes deep into vision quests, meditation, yoga, and the kinds of life experiences that stretch you in every direction.

We kick things off with the story of her recent surfing accident—a serious one that left her with a fractured cheekbone and a concussion—and the process of slowly getting back in the water. From there, we explore how her long-standing practices of meditation and breathwork helped her navigate that recovery, and really, her whole life. Catherine shares what it was like teaching yoga and meditation to Navy SEAL candidates, the heart-opening moment that got her into yoga in the first place, and the ways her views have shifted after years of working closely with both spiritual and tactical communities. We talk about her time on traditional vision quests in Ecuador—sitting on a mountain for days without food or water—and her experience with plant medicines, the importance of lineage, and how easily those realms can be mishandled. We also dive into what she sees changing in today’s yoga world, why the classics still matter, and how slowing down might be the most radical thing you can do right now.

Catherine is one of those people who brings depth and grounded wisdom into every conversation, and I’m grateful she shared so openly in this one. It’s a beautiful reminder to unplug once in a while and just be with what’s real.

Connect with Catherine: 📧 earthmedicinelove@gmail.com 🌐 catherinedevine.com (coming soon)

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🌲 Breathe deep. Be kind. Stretch time.

In the first solo episode of The Pretty Chill Podcast, I take a breath and share the winding path that led me here—into this chair, behind this mic, and deep into the creative journey I’ve been living for the past 15 years. I talk about a recent trip to Esalen, the unexpected healing that comes from deep listening, and how one dinner with author Steven Pressfield changed the course of my life. From early writing days and first cameras, to manifesting dream projects with East Forest and launching my own studio, this episode is a story about trusting the nudge, being of service, and choosing to begin—today.

Whether you’re on your own creative path, navigating uncertainty, or just curious about how this all started, I hope this story reminds you that your next chapter might just be one “yes” away.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Taylor Garrison—a former professional baseball pitcher, whose real story begins when the game ended. We talk about his journey through elite sports, the mental and emotional weight that comes with chasing a dream, and the quiet unfolding that happened when it all fell away.

Taylor opens up about life after baseball: the identity loss, the healing, and the inner work it took to reconnect with his body, mind, and spirit. From breathwork and yoga to dance, music, and drawing, he’s found new ways to move through the world—literally and energetically. Now, through his coaching and creative work, Taylor helps young athletes learn to move with intention and stay grounded in who they are, not just what they do.

This one’s about more than just sports—it’s about transition, transformation, and tuning in. Whether you're an athlete, a parent, or just someone navigating change, there's something here for you.

Connect with Taylor: 🔗paradigmperformancegroup.com

📸 @tay_neilgarrison

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