The Wobble

Ashley Smith
  • 5.0 (2)
  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

A curation of people, passions and practices. We don't need to be told how to live, but isn't it interesting to hear from people that have a unique approach on what it means to live well? The Wobble podcast explores wellbeing through conversation and curiosity - giving you unique and meaningful perspectives into ways of thinking, alternative approaches and practices for living a more balanced life. Our guests have diverse backgrounds and include wellness entrepreneurs, yoga teachers, nutritionists, authors, coaches, chefs, and all around awesome people - they are human, they are real, they are honest and most importantly they live by their practices.

Episodes

  1. 09/01/2021

    Ep11: Myrthe van Gameren - Food Choices, Holistic Health & Tuning In

    Myrthe van Gameren (@myrthe_rootedlifestyle) is a health & lifestyle coach based in Lisbon, helping people reconnect with themselves and create their own healthy lifestyle. She has a brilliant mindset when it comes to food and approaches it as a form of self-care, highlighting the importance of what we eat today and the impact on our health in the long term.  In our conversation, we dig into food choices, mind-body connection, a whole food diet, how to enjoy cooking, tuning into the body, the gut and following your own path. Myrthe shares insights from her own health journey, key tools when coaching others, and lessons learned recovering from long Covid. About Myrthe: Myrthe van Gameren is a business owner, holistic health coach and yoga teacher. With a background in financial consulting, she chose to follow her heart leading her on a new path aligned to her passion for health. Through her business Rooted Lifestyle, Myrthe supports professionals balancing their career ambitions with a healthy lifestyle with offerings including corporate programs, yoga experiences, 1-on-1 coaching, breathwork and retreats. Originally from the Netherlands and spending time living in Bali, Myrthe now resides in beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. She has spent the last decade on her own health journey and is on a mission to support others on theirs.

    1h 3m

  2. 04/09/2021

    Ep10: Shane Finnegan - Regenerative Farming

    Shane Finnegan is a Product Innovator at Thrive Market (@thrivemarket), focused on creating healthy high-quality products. In our conversation, we dig into regenerative farming - from what it is and how it works, to economic considerations and environmental benefits. Shane shares his insight from working directly with regenerative farmers - we talk about soil health, food choices, organic vs regenerative, climate impact and more. About Shane: Based in Los Angeles, Shane Finnegan is a Product Innovator for Thrive Market. Thrive Market is an e-commerce and membership-based grocer focused on natural, organic, and high-quality food products. It's also the first online grocer to become B Corp certified. As a Product Innovator, Shane is responsible for creating private label products under the Thrive Market brand ranging from concept to creation. After years of working in software in New York, Shane moved into product creation and followed his love for food and cooking. With Thrive Market, he works closely with farmers and vendors focused on regenerative farming methods. In addition to his passion for regenerative farming and all things food, Shane is a self-confessed lover of the ocean and often found on his surfboard in Santa Monica.

    39 min

  3. 03/25/2021

    Ep9: Erin Dusek - Gratitude, Mindset & Meditation

    Erin Dusek (@erindusek) is a professional commercial dancer and yoga teacher based in London. In our conversation, we dig into the impact of practices including gratitude, yoga and meditation. Erin discusses the power of gratitude in becoming a more positive person and shaping the lens through which we view our circumstances, opportunities, and challenges. We talk about cultivating self-love, positive mindsets, the law of attraction, finding acceptance and the importance of rest, collective consciousness and community. About Erin: Erin Dusek has been a professional commercial dancer for 15 years and turned to yoga in 2013 to help her find a little calm amongst an exciting but chaotic lifestyle as a dancer. The benefits of the practice were so great that she decided to take her passion for yoga one step further and embarked on her journey as a yoga teacher in 2018. With trainings in Ashtanga, Rocket, Yin, and Mandala Vinyasa, Erin brings a dynamic and fiery element to her classes, both in studios across London as well as online, which in turn brings clarity and peace of mind through a moving meditation. Her passion for helping others led her to creating a 28-day programme called 'The Gratitude Retreat' to help people improve their mindsets during lockdown.

    49 min

  4. 03/11/2021

    Ep8: Layla Yarjani - Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy & Finding Purpose

    Layla Yarjani (@laylayarjani) is an EdTech entrepreneur and humanitarian. She is the Co-Founder / COO of Little Bridge and the Founder of Next Gen London. In our conversation, we dig into entrepreneurship, measuring success, philanthropy, finding purpose, the practice of yoga, guiding philosophies, and giving back through meaningful contribution. Layla shares her experience as an entrepreneur and insight into her growth mindset of using fear as a guiding force, following a passion for impact, and creating daily practices. About Layla: Layla Yarjani is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Little Bridge, an award-winning social learning platform for children. Prior to Little Bridge she spent five and a half years in consulting during which she founded Next Gen London, a network of young professionals supporting UNICEF in Europe. Her impactful contribution led to being named this year's winner of the Women of the Future Awards in the technology and digital category. Layla graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a dual major in business and political science, having been involved in philanthropy from age 14. She is passionate about improving the lives of children through education and development, which she sees as the key tenets for creating long-term impact. Having lived in the UK, Iran, Spain, and several major US cities, Layla has diverse international experience and a love for travel.

    52 min

  5. 02/25/2021

    Ep7: Hayley Enright - Acupuncture, Bodywork & Energy Balance

    Hayley Enright (@acu.hayley) is a seasoned acupuncturist and the founder of Acupuncture In Lisbon. In our conversation, we dig into Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from what it is to how it works, and the benefits that come with it. Hayley shares her journey as an acupuncturist and insight into areas including seasonal wellbeing, body systems, cultural dynamics and being your own health advocate. About Hayley: Hayley Enright, L.Ac has given over 13,000 acupuncture treatments. She is an acupuncturist licensed in Portugal and New York, with a Master's degree in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City and a Master’s in Oriental Medicine from East West College in Florida. Her training includes Balance Method Acupuncture, TCM, Acupuncture Physical Medicine, trigger point release, Japanese acupuncture, fertility support, sports medicine, tui na massage, Craniosacral therapy and Reiki. Her career began in New York and continued in Florida where she founded a sliding-scale clinic, Open Door Community Acupuncture, as an answer to the rising costs of health care. Since then, Hayley has brought her passion and blend of classical meridian therapy modalities to the cities of Paris & Lisbon. She is known for her gentle touch and personalized treatment plans, helping you tap into the natural intelligence of your body.

    44 min

  6. 02/11/2021

    Ep6: Lee Mullins - Habit Change & Personal Training

    Lee Mullins (@leeworkshop) is a world-leading personal trainer and the founder of Workshop Gymnasium (@workshopgymnasium). In our conversation, we dig into training methods, healthy habits, life in lockdown, nutrition, improving sleep, supplements and more. About Lee:  Based in London, Lee Mullins is the founder of Workshop Gymnasium, a global lifestyle brand and experience within Bulgari Hotels across the globe. As a world-leading personal trainer, Lee has a unique and holistic approach to training aimed at maximising the tone, health and happiness of his clients. Workshop launched in 2014 and has become the premier destination for customised training and lifestyle programmes. Workshop specialises in a comprehensive range of one-to-one training methods designed to achieve individual results starting with an innovative assessment process. Locations include London, Bali, Milan, Dubai, Beijing & Shanghai.

    59 min

  7. 12/10/2020

    Ep5: Chrissy & Clark Ruggeri - CBD Understanding & Insights

    Clark & Chrissy Ruggeri are the husband and wife owners of ENDO Ethos (@endo_ethos), a curated hemp apothecary based in New York. In our conversation, we dig into CBD (Cannabidiol) from what it is (and what it isn’t) to its benefits, the current market, the endocannabinoid system and more. As passionate experts, Chrissy and Clark share their insight and experience - addressing common questions and feedback they get from their customers every day.  About Chrissy & Clark: Chrissy is a natural health writer, who first researched and wrote about CBD over 5 years ago – she knew it was going to be a game-changer for people suffering from anxiety and pain. Opening ENDO Ethos, which now has two storefronts in New York, has fulfilled a major mission for her - to educate people on how to improve their health and offer the best products on the natural health market, all while working closely with her husband Clark. ENDO Ethos is a curated hemp apothecary where education meets therapeutic-grade products. With a focus on setting standards, Clark & Chrissy vet each brand for quality, potency and sustainability whilst making sure there is a shared ethos with the companies they work with - to help the community heal with organic, toxic-free plant medicine.

    55 min

  8. 11/25/2020

    Ep4: Megan Dolce - Mental Health & Getting Your Mind Ripe

    Megan Dolce is a life coach and the founder of RIPE (@get_ripe), a platform providing people with support and the tools needed to take on life via workshops, self-work tools, and private life coaching. In our conversation, we dig into the role of a life coach, tools for self-development and the challenges we all face being human. Megan shares her experience on asking the tough questions, utilising fear as fuel, hunting the good stuff, building resilience and more. About Megan: Megan Dolce is a mental health advocate, life coach and the founder of RIPE. With a background in fashion and former community manager for Lululemon Athletica, she decided to change course to pursue her passion for coaching and helping others. Megan launched RIPE to provide support for people with the tools they need to take on life via workshops, self-work tools, and private life coaching. With years of coaching experience, Megan is a life coach to executives, entrepreneurs, pro-athletes, politicians, financiers, artists, leaders, and aspiring leaders.

    54 min

  9. 11/09/2020

    Ep3: Kimberly Parsons - Food, Yoga & Balance

    Kimberly Parsons (@_kimberlyparsons_), known as ‘The Yoga Chef’, is a naturopath, cook, author and wellness advocate who is deeply passionate about helping people tune into their innate wisdom. In our conversation, we dig into healthy eating, yoga retreats, holistic health, plant-based cooking, the chakra system, slowing down and of course balance. About Kim: Kimberly Parsons is an Australian cook, food writer and qualified naturopath. An author of two cookbooks titled 'The Yoga Kitchen' and 'The Yoga Kitchen Plan' her latest book ‘A Balanced Life’ is due to be released in April 2021. Kimberly made her mark on the UK food scene in 2013 with ‘Retreat’ her health food yoga café's located in three yoga studios across London. Kimberly also cooks on health and yoga retreats all over the world, completing forty-plus retreats in the last 6 years. Now a full-time mum living in Surrey, she is dedicated to sustainable, eco-living, writing and creating delicious food for her local community.

    1h 16m

  10. 10/05/2020

    Ep2: Elsie Rutterford - Natural Beauty, Business & Sustainability

    Elsie Rutterford is the Co-Founder of natural skincare brand BYBI Beauty (@bybibeauty) & Clean Beauty Insiders (@cleanbeautyinsiders). In our conversation, we dig into building a value-driven brand, natural beauty, skin health, tips for living more sustainably, our carbon footprint, taking walks, reading books and more. About Elsie: London-based, Elsie is a beauty blogger, trained formulator, published author, entrepreneur, and skincare expert. With a background in digital marketing and advertising, she and her business partner Dominika took their passion for beauty and turned it into a successful business doing what they love. They started by building a content platform for all things natural beauty focused on DIY products and published a book before launching their brand BYBI Beauty in 2017. They are now standing at the forefront of the natural beauty movement, driving sustainable change, and are recognised as innovators in the industry.

    56 min

  11. 10/02/2020

    Ep1: Eric Posner - Building Teams & Morning Routines

    Eric Posner is the CEO & Co-Founder of SWERVE Fitness (@swervefitness). In our conversation, we dig into lessons learned as an entrepreneur, developing a growth mindset, morning routines and healthy habits, harnessing practices, finding purpose, the power of teamwork, favourite books, breathwork and more. About Eric:  New York based, Eric manages SWERVE's finances and marketing. After graduating from Harvard with a degree in Psychology and Economics, he began his career as an Equity Sales Trader. It was then that he realized that his love for fitness extended far beyond the lacrosse field and he wanted to devote his career to sharing this passion with others. Through his positivity, ambition, and relentless hard work, Eric builds and boosts team morale every day at SWERVE and in all of his fitness endeavors around the city. In 2019, Eric was named among the most influential people in the health & wellness industry by Industry Wired.

    56 min
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About

A curation of people, passions and practices. We don't need to be told how to live, but isn't it interesting to hear from people that have a unique approach on what it means to live well? The Wobble podcast explores wellbeing through conversation and curiosity - giving you unique and meaningful perspectives into ways of thinking, alternative approaches and practices for living a more balanced life. Our guests have diverse backgrounds and include wellness entrepreneurs, yoga teachers, nutritionists, authors, coaches, chefs, and all around awesome people - they are human, they are real, they are honest and most importantly they live by their practices.

Information

  • Creator
    Ashley Smith
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Wobble
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