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30. Apr.

Discipline, Pilates & the Independent Woman: Ambition, Love & Building Your Dream Life w/ Raven Ross

In this episode, Leana sits down with entrepreneur, dancer, and former reality TV star Raven Ross for a conversation that is raw, real, and completely unfiltered. They go deep on what it means to stay true to yourself when the world is watching, why we stop shrinking for men, and how pouring into your purpose is the ultimate cure for loneliness. Raven and Leana get into: What it was really like filming Love Is Blind — the mental prep, the villain arc, and coming out the other side Why Raven tried the 50/50 relationship model and why she will never do it again The trap independent women fall into when they start compromising piece by piece for a man Growing up mixed in New Orleans and what it taught Raven about identity and belonging How a single-parent household shaped the way both women think about money, relationships, and men Why Raven started making free Pilates on YouTube — and how she set out to diversify a space that wasn't built for women like her The difference between Pilates, sculpt, Lagree, and what actually works for longevity vs aesthetics How to build a life so full you stop obsessing over romantic love Why women feel guilty about wanting money — and why that has to stop What success actually means: habits, discipline, and keeping the promises you make to yourself "The more that you just pour into yourself and go above and beyond to be the best you can be — that is what is going to attract the right things into your life." — Raven Ross _____ Topics Discussed (00:00) Intro — Becoming the Best Version of Yourself (00:30) Welcome to Being Human with Raven (01:03) Love Is Blind + Rebranding After Reality TV (04:35) Independence + Not Making Yourself Smaller for Men (05:35) Evolving Views on Relationships + The 50/50 Trap (08:03) Faith, Prayer + Building Your Spiritual Practice (27:14) Growing Up in a Single Parent Household (32:08) Living in Barbie's Dreamhouse + Nighttime Routines (35:11) Friendship, Community + Putting Yourself Out There (19:23) Making Pilates Accessible + Breaking Down Barriers (44:46) Pilates vs Lagree vs Sculpt — What's the Difference? (43:15) Movement for Longevity, Not Just Aesthetics (48:04) Body Image, Pressure + The Dance Body Standard (51:37) Money, Ambition + Overcoming Guilt as a Woman (58:05) Success, Discipline + Keeping Promises to Yourself _____ Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpod TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Stay connected with Raven Tracy: Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @PilatesBodyRaven Website: pilatesbodyraven.com _____ Thank you to our Sponsors! Head to cozyearth.com and use my code BEINGHUMAN for an exclusive 20% off Visit Carawayhome.com/LEANA to take an additional 10% off your next purchase or use code LEANA at checkout. _____ Leana Deeb, Being Human podcast, Being Human with Leana Deeb, lonely chapter, lowering your standards, societal pressure on women, hijab journey, trusting God's timing, finding your purpose, women and relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16. Apr.

Gary Brecka Spent 20 Years Predicting Death. Now He's Reversing It.

I used to think longevity was about biohacking, supplements, and expensive technology. But after this conversation, I see it differently. In this episode, I sit down with Gary Brecka—human biologist, longevity expert, and founder of The Ultimate Human. Gary spent 20 years in the mortality research space predicting life expectancy for insurance companies. He could tell to the month how long someone had left to live. What he saw changed everything. We get into: - Why contentment, purpose, and passion don't happen to you—they happen within you - How disconnection from yourself is one of the biggest threats to your health span - The role of faith, silence, and radical responsibility in actually living longer - What "being human" really means and why most of us are living far below that "Satisfaction and contentment don't come from outside of you. They happen within you. When you learn to be comfortable with silence, you can start an inner monologue that really uncovers what your purpose here is on Earth." - Gary Brecka _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED (0:00) Intro (1:40) The Truth About Longevity (6:20) Why Isolation Is Shortening Our Lives (10:05) How Pain Becomes Purpose (11:03) Finding Purpose Through Pain (18:05) Gary's Life Pivot and Career Shift (34:05) Gary's Morning Routine for Longevity (43:40) Dopamine, Addiction and Social Media (49:15) Gut Health and Depression (57:20) Pregnancy, Folic Acid and Supplements (1:05:35) Blood Sugar and Hunger Explained (1:10:30) Fasting and Addiction (1:14:30) Staying Calm and Perspective _____ Gary Brecka is a human biologist and founder of The Ultimate Human. After two decades predicting life expectancy for insurance institutions, he shifted his mission to helping people extend their health span through practical, science-backed lifestyle changes–focused on whole foods, sleep, mobility, faith, and radical responsibility. Follow Gary Brecka: Instagram: @garybrecka Website: theultimatehuman.com Podcast: The Ultimate Human _____ Stay connected with Leana: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod YouTube: youtube.com/@leanadeeb _____ Thank you to our sponsors! Head to cozyearth.com and use my code BEINGHUMAN for an exclusive 20% off Visit Carawayhome.com/LEANA to take an additional 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23. Apr.

The Lonely Chapter: Letting Go of Pressure, Finding Your Purpose

In this episode I am being more open than I have ever been. I am talking about the lonely chapter I am currently in, why I stopped looking for love, what happened when I did, and the real reason so many of us feel lonely that has nothing to do with not having a partner. Leana gets into: Why she was lowering her standards and talking to people she knew were wrong for her The moment she realized she was using relationships to escape things she had not dealt with herself Why you can feel completely alone sleeping next to someone you love What Gary Brecka told her about isolation that changed how she thinks about loneliness The connection between loneliness and not living your purpose yet Why she went against her parents to pursue social media and what that cost her Her three-year hijab journey and why she still does not feel fully confident in it Why she stopped needing to explain herself to people who will never understand "If I feel lonely, I am not locking into my purpose enough." - Leana Deeb TOPICS DISCUSSED (0:00) Intro + Why I’m Sharing This Now (3:12) Pressure to Get Married + Have Kids (5:07) Forcing Love + Ignoring Red Flags (8:04) Escaping Yourself vs Building Yourself (11:21) Self-Respect + Not Settling (15:30) Money, Power + Relationship Dynamics (19:56) The “Lonely Chapter” + Attraction Shift (24:30) Family, Culture + Expectations on Women (28:45) Love, Validation + Empty Relationships (32:39) Struggling with Modesty + Faith (35:42) Hijab Journey + Online Criticism (37:58) Austin vs Dallas Energy + Identity (39:19) Going Against Family + Choosing Your Path (40:00) Final Thoughts + Trusting Timing _____ Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpod TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Thank you to our Sponsors! Use code BEINGHUMAN for 20% off at curehydration.com — or find it on Amazon. Leana Deeb, Being Human podcast, Being Human with Leana Deeb, lonely chapter, lowering your standards, societal pressure on women, hijab journey, trusting God's timing, finding your purpose, women and relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5. Aug.

How to Look Younger WITHOUT Filler or Botox! | Dr Chesnut

Dr. Cameron Chesnut is one of the most sought-after facial plastic surgeons in the world, and honestly, this is the episode I've been waiting eight months to record. He operates on ONE patient a day, says no to about 80% of the people who reach out to him, and looks at every single procedure as a metabolic event. We get into all of it: what he actually thinks about Botox (his answer surprised me!), why filler is basically a semi-permanent implant, the study where lip filler had migrated to the base of the nose in 49 out of 50 patients, why he refuses opioids and benzos in his OR, and the two "unsexy" things he says matter more than any treatment you could buy. I also asked him about my own Botox, my lip filler that migrated, and what I should be doing before my wedding in September. Plus a rapid fire round at the end that I did not expect to end on creatine. Timestamps: [1:32] - His mom the dietitian who was 40 years ahead of everyone [4:37] - The red flags he saw in training [7:39] - How little nutrition med school actually teaches (about 12 hours) [10:19] - Why recovery deserves as much attention as the surgery itself [12:24] - Pre-hab: how he lowers your inflammatory load before you ever arrive [13:01] - The photo screening process (he says no to about 80%) [14:48] - "I want a brow lift" - why the answer is usually something else [17:48] - If you're in your 30s or 40s thinking about eyelid surgery, pause [18:47] - Transformation vs. rejuvenation (this reframed everything for me) [20:01] - "When I look in the mirror, I don't look how I feel" [22:27] - The starter pack for your 20s and 30s [23:34] - The non-negotiables: sleep, blood sugar, and his CGM [26:09] - Microneedling and lasers: collagen vs. elastin [28:01] - When a device promises you a facelift, run! [30:26] - The biases that push people toward the wrong treatment [32:12] - Botox: is it as toxic as people say? What it actually does [34:00] - Facial expression as human communication (and how babies read your face) [36:14] - When he DOES use Botox [38:32] - My own Botox history and wanting to stretch my sessions [39:47] - Do the patches and at-home rollers actually work? [42:01] - Filler is a semi-permanent implant, not a temporary one [43:02] - Migration, encapsulation, and the 20-year-old filler he removed [45:24] - The study: filler at the base of the nose in 49 of 50 patients [46:46] - PRF and PRP: the more natural route [48:40] - Dark circles and what's actually causing them [50:54] - Sculptra and biostimulators through a surgeon's eyes [54:38] - Switching gears: does diet change how you age? [55:38] - His anesthesia protocol: no opioids, no benzodiazepines [58:16] - Why good sleep beats hyperbaric and red light combined [1:02:16] - Does a collagen supplement actually do anything? [1:03:18] - Red light therapy and my surgery on Friday [1:05:08] - Stem cells and fat transfer explained [1:10:10] - Before and afters, and why celebrities get such a bad rap [1:13:05] - Social media, beauty trends, and buccal fat [1:14:58] - RAPID FIRE [1:17:44] - Why he's had female patients on creatine for 12 years [1:19:17] - What does empowerment mean to you? [1:20:52] - Where to find Dr. Chesnut and how to start the process Follow Dr. Cameron Chesnut: Instagram: @chesnut.md Clinic 5C: https://clinic5c.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Jones Road Beauty: Get a FREE full-size mascara with your first purchase at https://jonesroadbeauty.com/ with code: EMPWR AquaTru: Get 20% off your purifier at https://aquatru.com/ with code: SAM Remi Night Guards: Get up to 50% off custom-made night guards at https://www.remiclub.com/ with code: SAMCFIT Clearstem Skincare: Get a FREE Mini Hydro Glow Plumping Moisturizer when you spend $75+ at https://clearstem.com/SAMCFIT/ with code: SAMCFIT Lola Blankets: Get 40% off select products at https://lolablankets.com/ with code: SAMCFIT Sam's LINKS: ELEVATE App by Sam | free 7 day trial: https://www.elevatebysam.com/ My Macro Guide: https://samanthachristine.co/nutrition-guides/ Running Programs: https://samanthachristine.co/running-guides/ Follow Sam: Insta: @samcfit_ YouTube: @samantha_christine #facialplasticsurgery #antiaging #botox #filler #fillermigration #sculptra #microneedling #skincare #collagen #regenerativemedicine #stemcells #fattransfer #redlighttherapy #ketones #creatine #bloodsugar #longevity #metabolichealth #functionalmedicine #agingracefully #empwrpodcast #womenshealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7. Mai

How To Finally Live In Alignment

In this episode, Leana gets vulnerable about the chapter she is currently in — one full of new opportunities, real overwhelm, and the uncomfortable work of becoming who you are meant to be. She opens up about what it actually feels like when a blessing is also a challenge, why realignment is never a clean process, and the daily habits and mindset shifts that are helping her stay the course. Leana gets into: Why stepping into a new blessing can feel just as hard as it feels exciting How she navigated her own realignment — from removing her content to putting on the hijab — and why it had to happen in phases, not all at once The difference between being aligned and just going through the motions Why you cannot pour yourself into multiple things at once and expect results Self-doubt, overthinking, and the daily practices — journaling, prayer, talking to God — that help her fight back How to know when your environment is the problem, not you Letting go of her old identity and the worldly success she was once attached to What she learned about conditional love — and why nobody is coming to save you Her current health struggles: inflammation, mood swings, painful cycles, and why she is finally getting her blood tested How she structures her entire day around the five daily prayers — and how anyone, regardless of faith, can use that same framework A full practical reset: routines, phone habits, morning practices, and how to audit your good and bad habits right now "Whatever is meant for you in life will never miss you." — Leana Deeb TOPICS DISCUSSED (0:00) Intro + Why Leana Is Sharing This Now (3:48) New Blessings Come with New Challenges (5:30) Focus on One Thing: Why Splitting Your Energy Keeps You Stuck (7:00) How Realignment Actually Works — Leana's Hijab Journey & Doing It in Phases (9:00) Self-Doubt, Overthinking & Using Prayer and Journaling to Fight Back (11:14) Whatever Is Meant for You Will Never Miss You (13:00) Letting Go of the Old Identity & Worldly Success (16:00) Conditional Love vs. Real Love — Nobody Is Coming to Save You (19:00) Discipline Is the Foundation: Sleep, Food, Training & Taking Care of Your Health (21:00) Inflammation, Mood Swings & Getting Her Blood Tested — A Real Health Update (23:00) Training for a Marathon + Why She Is Exploring Pilates and Yoga (24:30) The Habit Audit: Write Down Your Good Habits, Your Bad Habits, and Be Honest (25:30) Morning Routine Breakdown: Water, Electrolytes, No Phone, Prayer First (26:00) Using the Five Daily Prayers as Time Blocks for Your Whole Day (27:02) Night Routine: When to Eat Dinner, When to Wind Down, How to Actually Rest (28:30) Protecting Your Energy — Boundaries, Ego, and Responding with Calm (30:56) Your Environment Is Either Helping You Flourish or Draining You Stay connected with Leana Deeb: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpod TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod Thank you to our Sponsors! Head to cozyearth.com and use my code LEANA for an exclusive 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome to Being Human

Welcome to Being Human, I’m Leana Deeb and I am so happy you’re here. I built this podcast because I myself was looking for a space where people of all walks of life can connect, let down their guards and be their most authentic selves and find their similarities even when the world tells you you’re different. I couldn’t find that space, so I built it. I hope you are able to join this journey with me where we can grow together, have open minds and dive into all the topics that we are sometimes scared to …. Faith, identity, discipline and so much more. _____ Stay connected with Leana and follow along on her journey: Instagram: @leanadeebb / @beinghumannpodcast TikTok: @leanadeeb / @beinghumannpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leanadeeb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.04.2024

Have you heard of this psychological defence mechanism? Unpacking "projection".

One of the most powerful things I have EVER learned about in therapy is the concept of Projection. It's a psychological (and subconscious) defense mechanism- but what is it protecting? Can we know if we are projecting? What does it look like if someone is projecting on to us? How can we stay clear of someone's projections? All these I explore & discuss in today's episode! (00:00) Introduction (02:00) FREE GIFT: Podcast Marathon Guide (03:56) What is Projection? (07:39) Signs you are Projecting (12:04) Signs someone is Projecting on to you (16:26) How to deal with Projection (18:01) Two Steps 📢 Like, subscribe, and activate notifications for more content on personal development and achieving career success without compromising your personal life. ▶︎ Free 25 day podcast Marathon to increase self awareness HERE ▶︎ NEW - GOAL SETTING SYSTEM 2024 eBOOK! Get it here ▶︎ Connect on IG ▶︎ Connect on TikTok ▶︎ YouTube Channel ▶︎ Join our free telegram chat ▶︎ Curated playlists, website and other channels here Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8. Juni

My C02 Laser Experience: Dr. Cameron Chesnut Part 2

Dr. Cameron Chesnut is back for Part 2, and we're getting into everything. What we actually did to my face, what the recovery has really looked like, and the honest timeline for results. I came to Dr. Chesnut with acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and some volume loss. We break down the custom laser cocktail (four lasers total) paired with stem cell-rich fat transfer, why he tailors every treatment differently, and how to shop for a laser provider without getting sold whatever device they happen to own. We also get real about filler and Sculptra, including what filler actually looks like when Dr. Chesnut removes it surgically and why he takes a more cautious approach to biostimulators. Plus, the full recovery protocol I followed: hyperbaric oxygen, microplastic-free IV nutrition, red light, PEMF, and more. If you've been curious about CO2 laser, fat transfer, or whether going the long-play route is worth it, this one answers it honestly. _____ Follow Dr. Chesnut here Follow Clinic5c here Learn more about Dr. Chesnut's practice at clinic5c.com Leave Me a Message -⁠ click here!⁠ For Mari’s Instagram⁠ click here!⁠ For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram⁠ click here!⁠ For Mari’s Newsletter⁠ click here!⁠ For Mari’s TikTok⁠ click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16. März

My Birth Story

I honestly cannot believe I’m sitting here recording this episode as a mom. In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of Cai’s birth from start to finish. The anxiety leading up to labor, the moment the hospital told me not to come because they were at capacity, the induction process, contractions, getting the epidural, and the unexpected turn that led to an emergency C-section. This experience changed my perspective on birth, control, and motherhood in ways I never could have predicted. After going through IVF and everything it took to get pregnant, I thought I had an idea of how birth would go. But labor has a way of reminding you that some things are simply out of your control. I talk about the mental side of preparing for labor, the pain and intensity of contractions, the moment I realized something wasn’t right, and the emotional second I heard Cai cry for the first time. Even though things didn’t go according to my original plan, the moment I saw him made every single part of the experience worth it. If you’re pregnant, thinking about becoming a mom, or just curious about what birth is actually like, this episode is the full, honest story. _____ Leave Me a Message -⁠ click here!⁠ For Mari’s Instagram⁠ click here!⁠ For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram⁠ click here!⁠ For Mari’s Newsletter⁠ click here!⁠ For Mari’s TikTok⁠ click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23. März

Q&A: Breastfeeding, Postpartum Recovery, Mental Health, and Balancing Life After Baby

I'm back and so excited to reconnect with you all! In this episode, I'm answering your questions about motherhood, postpartum life, and everything in between. From the chaos of breastfeeding and pumping to the reality of finding help, managing relationships, and navigating the fourth trimester, I'm getting real about what these first three months with Cai have actually been like. I talk about the mental load of exclusive breastfeeding, why I decided to start combo feeding, and how that choice gave me my life back. I also open up about the guilt, the fog, the anxiety around leaving the house, and the pressure to bounce back while your body is literally feeding another human. We also dive into building a village when you don't have family nearby, the importance of finding the right help, how my relationship with Greg has shifted, and why I'm finally stepping back into my fitness routine without the rush. This episode is unfiltered, honest, and full of the things I wish someone had told me before becoming a mom. If you're postpartum, pregnant, or just curious about what this season really looks like, I hope this brings you comfort, clarity, or at least a little solidarity. _____ Leave Me a Message click here! (https://sayhi.chat/pursuitofwellness) For Mari's Instagram click here! (https://www.instagram.com/marillewellyn/?igshid=MDM4ZDc5MmU%3D) For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast's Instagram click here! (https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofwellnesspodcast/) For Mari's Newsletter click here! (https://marillewellyn.com/) For Mari's TikTok click here! (https://www.tiktok.com/@marillewellyn?lang=en) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pursuit Network is home to creators who move culture forward. Founded by Mari Llewellyn and Michaela Phillips, Pursuit partners with modern talent to bring meaningful conversations to life: From mindset and wellness, to entrepreneurship, personal growth, and beyond. Across every show, you’ll hear candid stories, industry access, real experience, and the tools to build a stronger, more intentional life. This isn’t just media, it’s a community of creators building brands with purpose, and using their influence to make an impact.