Ambitchious

Katie Boyd

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  1. May 19

    Breathe & Rise: Dr. Amit Anand & Clint Valladares on Pranayama + Music

    On this episode of The Ambitchious Podcast, I sit with our close family friends, Dr. Amit Anand and Clint Valladares, the founders of Breathonance, to explore how ancient pranayama practices, when paired with intentional music, can transform stress, performance, and well-being. Dr. Amit Anand, a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine physician and yoga teacher, and Clint Valladares, a music executive and pianist with deep experience at Berklee College of Music and global artist collaborations. Together they created a course that blends evidence‑informed breathwork (pranayama) with curated soundscapes to help people improve physical health, mental clarity, and inner calm. Their flagship online program, Lessons in Breath‑Fullness, is a structured 7‑week curriculum comprising 7 modules and 45 lessons designed to teach progressive pranayama techniques. This ranges from slow-resonance breathing and posture to breath retention (kumbhaka), Yoga Nidra, and practices for accessing intuition. The course is self‑paced, includes downloadable resources, exclusive audio recordings, monthly Q&A sessions, and lifetime access.   Who should listen and why Anyone seeking tools for stress reduction, improved focus, and better respiratory health. Athletes, performers, and professionals are looking to boost peak performance and recovery. People who are curious about an accessible, science‑friendly approach to breathwork that incorporates music for deeper engagement.    Their teachings have changed my life, my husband's, and so many of my clients', and I know it will do the same for you.   Check out some of their incredible testimonials here: https://www.breathonance.com/course-testimonials   If you would like to learn more, watch the trailer, or enroll in their life-changing course in Breath‑Fullness, here is your chance: https://course.breathonance.com/offers/sPJKB3rk/checkout   https://www.breathonance.com/   www.kbmfc.com   Our Podcast Sponsor: https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/

    1h 4m
  2. May 12

    The Meno Reno: A Physician’s Guide to Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause

    n this episode of the Ambitchious Podcast, Dr. Sazia Nowrin, my general physician and founder of Numi Aesthetics in Windham, New Hampshire, joins us to unpack the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause and menopause, what the science really says (including a clear-eyed look at the Women’s Health Initiative), and evidence-based medical and aesthetic options to help women feel like themselves again.   Dr. Sazia has been guiding me through my perimenopause journey, and I know she can do the same for you. This episode is chock-full of incredible information. Hopefully, it will inspire you to listen to your body more than ever before. Learn how hormone testing and tailored HRT, peptides, and non‑invasive body and skin treatments can work together to reduce symptoms, restore confidence, and improve quality of life.   What You’ll Learn Common signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause (sleep, mood, weight, skin, libido, cognition) How to evaluate symptoms medically: labs and individualized hormone replacement therapy The Women’s Health Initiative: what was misunderstood, what the study did and didn’t show Integrating aesthetics with medical care: peptides for beauty and weight management Non-invasive body and skin solutions: iLaser to reduce fat and tighten skin, microneedling, and CO2 laser resurfacing Practical tips for managing weight, skin changes, and self-care during this life stage How a physician-led, combined medical + aesthetic approach can safely and effectively support women through menopause Special Offer for Listeners Free in-house or virtual consultation at Numi Aesthetics. Just go to https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/ 15% off the "Meno Reno"  package for podcast listeners. To claim: mention the podcast when booking. Just email Numi Aesthetics; inquire about available appointment options. https://scheduling.symplast.com/numiaesthetics/3     Why This Episode Matters Perimenopause and menopause are often misunderstood and undertreated. This episode gives clear, practical guidance from a physician who bridges family medicine and medical aesthetics, showing how safe, personalized care can restore function and confidence without invasive surgery.   If this episode helped you, please subscribe, rate, and share with someone navigating perimenopause or menopause.   Disclaimer This episode is for educational purposes and does not replace personalized medical advice. Consult your provider before starting new treatments.   All things Ambitchious: www.kbmfc.com   IG: katieboydambitchious

    1h 39m
  3. May 5

    Why do we all feel dead inside, and how to resurrect ourselves?

    In today’s episode of the Ambitchious Podcast, we explore why so many adults feel “dead inside.” We also deeply explore the psychological and spiritual roots of meaning and loss, and I will give you a practical roadmap for reclaiming purpose, creativity, and vitality through the hero’s journey. This episode will also touch on the grounded insights of Viktor Frankl, Jungian symbolism, and the epic 80s movie The Neverending Story.  You will leave this episode with step-by-step instructions that will help you change your behavior once and for all. The conversation we have will move you from self-diagnosis of depression to concrete steps you can take immediately to feel alive again.   What you’ll learn in this episode of Ambitchious: Why do so many adults feel numb, apathetic, or disconnected? Myself included. How the “Nothing” in The Neverending Story manifests in modern life (routine, distraction, loss of agency). The hero’s journey is a roadmap for inner transformation and real-world action. Frankl’s key lessons about meaning: work, love, and the freedom to choose your attitude. Practical daily and weekly practices to rebuild imagination, purpose, and momentum. How naming your life, picking a visible quest, and embracing small initiations re-sparks aliveness. Key takeaways Meaning is active: it’s created through projects, relationships, and chosen responses to hardship. Imagination and action must work together. Envisioning without doing, or doing without imagination, won’t sustain you. Small, consistent practices (daily creation, ritual, micro-quests) compound into a life that feels big. Community, mentors, and “helpers” accelerate transformation. Remember,  you don’t have to go it alone. Reframing setbacks as initiations keeps momentum and builds resilience.  If you are ready to be your own hero in this thing we call life, then this podcast is for you.   Subscribe, review, and share if this episode helped you reclaim a bit more wonder and purpose   Podcast Sponsor: https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/ mention the Ambitchious Podcast for a complimentary consultation and 15% off your initial purchase with Dr. Sazia Nowrin   Follow me on IG: katieboydambitchious   Visit me and subscribe to the Ambitchious Newsletter, which will keep you in the loop on everything going on in Ambitchiousland: www.kbmfc.com

    1h 44m
  4. Apr 28

    Using Pain to Power your purpose with Ariela Ganddini

    On this episode, I sit down with Ariela Ganddini, aesthetician to the stars and founder of ByAriRX, to explore grief, resilience, plant-medicine inspiration, and the journey of turning pain into purpose.  In this powerful and intimate conversation, Ariela shares her personal story: losing her mother, navigating the highs and lows of the beauty industry, and ultimately building a proprietary skincare line born from deep trauma healing and plant medicine. I first met Ariela at the Radiant AF Retreat in Costa Rica, and we began collaborating quickly. In this episode, she opens up about breakups, business setbacks, and the pivotal moments that pushed her to create something truly her own. Ariela also discusses practical skincare philosophy, the rituals behind her signature product, and how she balances serving celebrity clients while giving back globally. Whether you’re in beauty and wellness or simply seeking inspiration, Ariela’s journey is a testament to using adversity as fuel for purpose.     If you would like to learn more about ByAriRx Seabuckthorn Skin Oil and learn more about Ariella: https://byarirx.com/about-us/    Explore Ariela’s work: www.sknmebyariela.com     Follow on Instagram: @sknme • @byarirx   Dr. Sazia Nowrin of Numi Aesthetics in Windham, New Hampshire, is our new Podcast Sponsor. Dr. Sazia is a board‑certified physician who offers a range of services, including injectables and anti‑aging treatments, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, and weight management. She just began offering hormone replacement care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Numi is truly a one-stop luxury experience for women who deeply desire to look and feel their best at a time when science and medicine have been telling us for decades that our most vibrant, healthiest, and most beautiful days are behind us. If you’re ready to take preventative care seriously, schedule a consultation at https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/ and mention the Ambitchious Podcast for 15% off your first Meno Reno experience, as well as schedule a complimentary in-person or virtual consult. Visit me at www.kbmfc.com   Follow me on IG: @katieboydambitchious

    1h 53m
  5. Apr 21

    Rising and Pouring: How Nini Peña went from Motherhood to building a Mobile Bartending Empire

    This week on The Ambitchious Podcast, I sat down with my soul sister and Ambitchious Business Mentorship client, Anaís “Nini” Peña. Nini’s story is pure, divine feminine resilience: becoming a single mom at a young age, rising from humble beginnings, and single‑handedly building her empire, Cosmopolitan Cocktails. This is a thriving mobile bartending service that has brought her wealth, freedom, and the chance to be a powerful role model for her children.   If you desire:  Real, raw inspiration for anyone tired of excuses Concrete business lessons on scaling a mobile service, branding, and logistics Heartfelt insight into balancing motherhood, abundance, and self‑sovereignty Practical rituals and mindset shifts Nini uses to get back up, every single time Meet Nini and explore Cosmopolitan Cocktails and book her services:   www.cosmopolitancocktails.com Follow her on Instagram: @_ninipena   The Ambitchious Podcast Sponsored by Dr. Sazia Nowrin, owner of Numi Aesthetics.  "I’m excited to share that the Ambitchious Podcast has its first official sponsor: Dr. Sazia Nowrin of Numi Aesthetics in Windham, New Hampshire. Dr. Sazia is a board‑certified physician who offers a range of services, including injectables and anti‑aging treatments, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, and weight management. She just began offering hormone replacement care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Sazia is incredible.  She truly understands every skin type and age, and creates personalized plans that improve both appearance and overall well‑being. I’ve started my own “Meno Reno” with her — from I laser to work on my neck,  we’re tackling laxity, sagging, jowling, and double chin with that amazing modality. We have also been tackling my sun damage from being a tanorexic in the 90s and early 2000s, like every elder millennial and Gen Xer  I know. We are also focused on getting rid of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, as well as the weight and mood shifts that come with perimenopause and menopause. She and I have been documenting our time together, and I cannot wait for you to go on this journey with us, where Dr. Sazia helps me rebuild my self-confidence and self-esteem after losing much of it during my initial perimenopause journey.  In a few weeks, I will have a CO2 laser treatment and have been using hydroquinone to prep my skin for it. We have also dabbled in neurotoxin, a smidge of filler, microneedling, Toscani facials, and so much more. Numi is truly a one-stop luxury experience for women who deeply desire to look and feel their best at a time when science and medicine have been telling us for decades that our most vibrant, healthiest, and most beautiful days are behind us. If you’re ready to take preventative care seriously, schedule a consultation at https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/ and mention the Ambitchious Podcast for 15% off your first Meno Reno experience, as well as schedule a complimentary in-person or virtual Visit me at www.kbmfc.com and follow me on IG @katieboydambitchious

    1h 20m
  6. Apr 14

    I Am F*cking Crazy, But I Am Free

    This Ambitchious Podcast episode is a hard-hitting, compassionate call to radical self-sovereignty. In this episode, I will give you the tools to dismantle social scripts, claim autonomy, and live unapologetically. I filtered this information through the Age of Aquarius vision, which centers on rebellion, independence, and a humanitarian focus.   In this episode, you will receive: A 12-step, psychologically safe “Sovereign Rebellion” protocol you can start today. Aquarian tools to make your rebellion visionary, detached, and service-oriented. Tough-love coaching, practical micro-practices, and real stories that push you to act. The top takeaways are: How to write a present-tense manifesto that actually moves you. A 7-day Radical Honesty Audit to expose where you censor yourself. Three small boundaries that create outsized freedom (time, money, emotional labor). Daily rituals and voice-reclamation practices that rebuild presence. How to reframe failure into data and use controlled risk to expand your life. The 12-step “Sovereign Rebellion.” Declare intention: mindset goals + six life-makers + action list. Write a present-tense manifesto. Radical honesty audit (7 days). Boundary bootcamp: pick 3 boundaries; say “no”; debrief. Repatterning rituals: morning freedom pause + evening release. Voice reclamation: 10–15 min daily vocal practice. Unapologetic aesthetics: change one physical expression. Controlled risk-taking: schedule safe-but-scary acts. Values-first matrix: sovereignty/honesty/joy filter. Communion of dissent: build a 3–5 person accountability crew. Creative exile: 30-day non-commercial project. Reframe failure: What happened? What did I learn? What’s next?Maintenance: monthly sovereignty check-ins. Aquarian overlay to use it like a secret weapon: Vision-first: aim for future-facing goals that help others, too. Detachment: choose from principle, not approval. Radical curiosity: experiment boldly. Humanitarian axis: pair freedom with contribution. Electric presentation: aesthetics and language to attract your tribe. I hope you received a lot of value from this episode, and if you did, please share it with as many fellow lightworkers as you can.   Stay Ambitchious,   Katie   Sponsor Spotlight:    Our first-ever Podcast Partner:  Numi Aesthetics and Dr. Sazia Nowrin I’m excited to share the Ambitchious Podcast’s first official sponsor: Dr. Sazia Nowrin of Numi Aesthetics. Dr. Sazia is a board‑certified physician offering injectables, anti‑aging treatments, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, weight management, and now hormone replacement care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I’ve been working with her on my own “Meno Reno” from CO2 laser prepping and treatments for laxity, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines, to neurotoxin, filler, microneedling, Mermaid facials, and hormone therapy support. Numi provides a one‑stop luxury experience focused on helping women look and feel their best. Schedule a consultation at https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/ and mention the Ambitchious Podcast for 15% off your first Meno Reno experience. Complimentary in-person or virtual consults are available.

    1h 36m
  7. Apr 7

    Live Like You Were Dying

    In this first episode of the Ambitchious Podcast,  I tell the story of my dad’s sudden death in October and how the last six months of grieving reshaped my life, priorities, and work. I share personal experiences from shock to adaptation, and ten concrete lessons his passing taught me that have changed the way I make decisions, lead others, and live each day.   What you’ll hear in this episode: The day it happened and the first weeks after, what shock and early grief looked like for me. How grief forced me to clarify what matters and realign time and energy. The multitude of ways in which mourning reshaped my purpose, accelerated decision-making, and fueled urgency. How loss deepened my empathy, leadership, resilience, and creativity. Practical changes I’ve made for self-care, authenticity, and legacy-building. Actionable steps you can take if you’re facing loss or want to live more intentionally. The lessons my dad taught me: Clarify priorities: Loss exposes what truly matters, so use that clarity to realign your time and energy. Sharpen purpose: Honoring a loved one can give your work and life a deeper mission. Accelerate decisions: Mortality awareness reduces fear of risk, enabling us to act sooner on important opportunities. Deepen empathy & leadership: Grief expands emotional insight and improves relationships and team care. Restore perspective: Compared to loss, everyday setbacks feel smaller. That meant reducing perfectionism and procrastination. Ignite urgency & focus: “Seize the day” momentum boosts productivity and commitment to high-impact projects. Fuel authenticity: Grief strips away social masks and encourages bolder, more genuine expression. Strengthen resilience: Navigating grief builds endurance and problem-solving that translate to business and life challenges. Inspire creativity & legacy-building: Honoring someone can spark new projects, art, or initiatives that carry meaning forward. Prioritize self-care as a strategy: Health and presence are essential, nonnegotiable resources for sustained success. Our first-ever Podcast Partner:  Numi Aesthetics and Dr. Sazia Nowrin I’m excited to share the Ambitchious Podcast’s first official sponsor: Dr. Sazia Nowrin of Numi Aesthetics. Dr. Sazia is a board‑certified physician offering injectables, anti‑aging treatments, body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, weight management, and now hormone replacement care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. I’ve been working with her on my own “Meno Reno” from CO2 laser prepping and treatments for laxity, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines, to neurotoxin, filler, microneedling, Mermaid facials, and hormone therapy support. Numi provides a one‑stop luxury experience focused on helping women look and feel their best. Schedule a consultation at https://www.numi-aesthetics.com/ and mention the Ambitchious Podcast for 15% off your first Meno Reno experience. Complimentary in-person or virtual consults are available. If this episode resonates with you Subscribe for future episodes where I dive deeper into specific lessons, implementation steps, and interviews with others who’ve turned loss into. Reach out to me by visiting www.kbmfc.com to schedule your complimentary discovery call, get some new swag, or keep up to date with all things KBMFC Wellness and Ambitchious.

    1h 58m
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246 Ratings

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