53 episodes

100% BS is back and in a new format - relaxed, mostly solo, and ready to riff on the real-real behind the ambitious and energetic Bella Solanot. Named after her initials, 100% BS brings you the kind of honesty, profundity, and levity that makes self-discovery enjoyable and worthwhile. Welcome, and open your mind and heart to the unlimited realm of possibility. He he.

100% BS with Bella Solanot Bella Solanot

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100% BS is back and in a new format - relaxed, mostly solo, and ready to riff on the real-real behind the ambitious and energetic Bella Solanot. Named after her initials, 100% BS brings you the kind of honesty, profundity, and levity that makes self-discovery enjoyable and worthwhile. Welcome, and open your mind and heart to the unlimited realm of possibility. He he.

    #52 - Why Are We So Lonely?

    #52 - Why Are We So Lonely?

    Why am I making a bunny vlog? What have rabbits taught me about loneliness? What are my priorities these days? Answering these questions and more on today's solo episode.
    Episode Notes:
    The bunny vlog origin story and my plan to befriend the backyard rabbitWhat spending time in nature teaches you about lonelinessWhat kind of esoteric goodies are hidden in nature?Inspiration from Cody Ko's podcast Insanely ChillBeing relentless with energetic boundaries and what I make time forReflecting on hosting an incredible 2-day virtual event (Forge Your Own Path)What true "service to others" means
    LINKS:
    Create Your Compass Course
    YouTube
    Instagram
    TikTok
    Substack writing

    • 35 min
    #51 - Pressure Doesn't Always Make Diamonds

    #51 - Pressure Doesn't Always Make Diamonds

    WELCOME BAAAACK PARTY PEOPLE! An honest look back at the last 3+ years of 100% BS and the story of why it was time to pause because the truth is, pressure doesn't always make diamonds. I'll share my reflections on the role of resistance in creative projects, how to know when it's time to pause or pivot, and... what's in store for 100% BS!!
    Episode Notes:
    A brief history of this podcast and my evolving relationship to itWhy I took 6 months off from podcastingMy dark side and being my own worst criticReleasing old stories and resetting the energy for 100% BSAn important reminder my grandmothers' writing taught meThe power of your natural giftsThe future of this showWhy pressure makes turds
    LINKS:
    YouTube
    Instagram
    TikTok
    Substack (writing)
    Programs, offers, interactive stuff hehe

    • 35 min
    100% BS is back.

    100% BS is back.

    Welcome back to the show. After a much-needed 6 month hiatus, 100% BS has returned with new energy, a new look, and a new gal behind the mic ;) Tune into this shorty for a quick intro and reset on what's to come. Thanks for being here.
    Xo,
    BS

    • 9 min
    #50 - Quitting your job is a spiritual adventure | Life Update!

    #50 - Quitting your job is a spiritual adventure | Life Update!

    100% BS Solo Episode! I've been on a wild ride since May and I am here to share a bit about that journey. I did the thing... Quit my full-time job to go ALL IN on my dreams and work for myself. It has been an amazing time, full of ups and downs, and plenty of dark patches that showed me the shadows I needed to face. So let me tell you...
    Quitting your job and forging your own path is nothing short of a spiritual adventure.

    Hear about my decision to quit, what I've been doing since, the real deal about financial struggles and the psychology of betting on yourself, and where I'm headed!

    Themes:
    What you should know before you take a leapThe psychology of betting on yourselfWhat happens when you tie your worth to your incomeFollowing your purposeAwakening to your true desiresThe consequence of forging your own path
    Thank you for being here! Find all the ways to connect with me and indulge in my work below.

    THE YOGA BUNDLE (available 10/1-10/10)
    100% BS on YouTube
    Bella on IG
    Bella on Twitter
    Bella's new YouTube channel - Wisdom From Within
    Self-Guided Philosophy Course

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    • 33 min
    #49 - Alex Weber: What Is Worthy of Admiration?

    #49 - Alex Weber: What Is Worthy of Admiration?

    Alex Weber is an International Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Peak Performance, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, a world-record holder, and an Award-Winning Entertainer for NBC.
    We covered so much in one hour that it was hard to give the episode a title! This was a much-needed conversation about reclaiming what is worthy of admiration and how to move forward in times of disempowerment and collective disillusionment. Alex brings palpable passion to the subject of masculinity, healthy skepticism, and understanding your true nature. 
    Themes & Learnings:
    Characteristics that inspire admirationVirtue signaling and its pitfallsWhy understanding our place in the cosmos leads to empowerment Healthy and unhealthy expressions of masculinity What we learned from Covid and the reality of government apparatuses Pushback and praise for Alex’s work with men's groups The Middle Way of pursuing enlightenment 

    Connect with Alex:
    Alex's Website
    Alex on IG
    Fail Proof: Become The Unstoppable You (Alex's Book)

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    Bella on IG
    Watch this episode on YouTube
    Self-Guided Philosophy Course

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    • 53 min
    #48 - Hunter Wade: An Undogmatic Approach to Religion

    #48 - Hunter Wade: An Undogmatic Approach to Religion

    Hunter Wade is a pastor, writer, speaker, and poet with a Masters of Divinity and a curiosity for how religion and Christianity can better our lives. She explores the history of the bible, its impact on culture, and its weaponization as well as its liberation. Hunter brings humanity back to the conversation of religion and helps us understand how nuance and complexity have their place in religion and spirituality. Despite religion's role in creating dogmatic systems, we explore how these institutions can exist with open-mindedness and freedom. 
    This episode helps us answer a crucial question:
    What can the history of religion teach us about the human condition?

    Themes & Learnings:
    Religion in modern day and reclaiming the divine languageThe origin of the Bible and how it became the bane of peoples' existenceReclaiming the Bible for its positive aspectsThe history of Christianity and its' WesternizationThe difference between religion and spiritualityThe role of critical thinking and skepticism in ChristianityHunter's personal approach to preachingHow to have a hermeneutic approach to studying religion 

    Hunter's Links:
    Hunter on Instagram and TikTok
    Her: A Feminist Approach to Scripture (in-person and online)

    Bella's Links:
    Bella on Instagram and TikTok
    Watch this episode on YouTube

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    • 1 hr 28 min

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