Don't Die Curious

How to Trust Yourself and Follow Your Own Path w/ Matthew Gottesman (S2 EP01)

So many people spend years following paths that look right on paper but feel completely wrong in their gut. In this episode, Juliet Hahn sits down with Matthew Gottesman to talk about trusting yourself, questioning the narratives society hands you, and building a life that actually fits who you are. Matthew shares how intuition, curiosity, and life experience shaped his work across business, media, writing, and entrepreneurship. Together, he and Juliet explore why so many people ignore what is calling them, how school and status can disconnect us from our natural abilities, and why the path that feels most true is often the one that asks the most courage from us. They also talk about identity, creativity, personal growth, and what it really means to stop outsourcing your direction to everyone else. Matthew Gottesman is a founder, writer, podcaster, and creator known for helping people trust themselves, think differently, and build a life around purpose instead of pressure. Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on intuition, self-trust, and following your own path even when it looks nothing like what the world expected. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer [01:47] Meet Matthew Gottesman [03:01] Independent thinking [04:20] Making your own choices [05:13] Life as discovery [06:37] Writing and inspiration [08:50] Entrepreneurship and personal growth [09:54] Intuition in life and business [12:06] Status, titles, and success [13:48] Trauma, healing, and curiosity[15:55] Bringing curiosity back [17:52] Trusting your own path [20:01] Life experience vs. schooling [22:46] Intuition and patient advocacy [25:54] What's calling you vs. comfort [29:35] Trusting your intuition [31:27] The power of daydreaming [32:24] Consistency over readiness [35:11] Authenticity and identity Key Takeaways: • "You have to learn to make your own choices." ~Matthew Gottesman • Life is discovery, and you have to figure out for yourself what that looks like for you. ~Matthew Gottesman • "That's how we grow. That's how we learn. By asking questions." ~Juliet Hahn • "The routes to success are internal." ~Matthew Gottesman • Life experience can teach you things a book never will. ~Matthew Gottesman • "What's calling you knows more than what's keeping you comfortable." ~Matthew Gottesman • "Your intuition isn't lying to you. It's guiding you." ~Matthew Gottesman • "It's not about being ready, but being consistent." ~Matthew Gottesman Resources Mentioned: 1. The Niche is You Podcast: https://pod.link/1645205346 [https://pod.link/1645205346] 2. Matthew Gottesman Substack: https://mattgottesman.substack.com/ [https://mattgottesman.substack.com/] Keep In Touch with Matthew Gottesman: Website: https://mattgottesman.com/ [https://mattgottesman.com/] Substack: https://mattgottesman.substack.com/ [https://mattgottesman.substack.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattgottesman/ [https://www.instagram.com/mattgottesman/] X: https://x.com/matt_gottesman [https://x.com/matt_gottesman] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgottesman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgottesman/] — Follow Juliet Hahn… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/] Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/ [https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/] X: https://x.com/iamjuliethahn [https://x.com/iamjuliethahn] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionshttps://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn [https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn] — This podcast is brought to you in partnership with FetTech: https://www.fettech.com/ [https://www.fettech.com/]

How Vertical Blonde Turned Paralysis Into Purpose w/ Sarah Foley (S2 EP02)

On this episode of Don't Die Curious, Juliet Hahn sits down with Sarah Foley, also known as "Vertical Blonde," for a powerful conversation about what happens when life changes in an instant and you have to figure out who you are all over again. After a devastating ATV accident left her paralyzed from a T4 spinal cord injury, Sarah found herself navigating not just the physical reality of her new life, but the emotional weight of identity, confidence, and what it means to be seen. She shares how her journey was not about pretending everything was okay, but about moving through grief, rebuilding from the inside out, and learning how to live boldly in a body and life she never expected. Juliet and Sarah talk about resilience, motherhood, confidence, healing, and the decision to stop hiding and start showing up fully. Sarah also shares how she embraced the name "Vertical Blonde" and turned one of the hardest chapters of her life into a message of strength, visibility, and purpose. Now a transformational speaker and founder of the Icon Speaker Academy, Sarah helps others go from overlooked to unforgettable through voice, presence, and self-trust. This is a heartfelt Don't Die Curious conversation about reinvention, self-acceptance, and what it really means to rise after everything changes. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer [01:47] Meet Sarah Foley [03:26] The Accident That Changed Everything [07:45] The Pressure to Stay Positive [09:44] Acceptance and Healing [14:17] Feeling Your Emotions [16:09] How to Get Out of a Low Place [18:33] Building Your Iconic Self [20:07] Small Steps and Movement [22:47] Motherhood After Injury [24:30] Daily Life in a Wheelchair| [26:49] Strength and Independence [29:08] Curiosity, Disability, and Identity [30:56] The Tony Robbins Experience [41:15] Asking for What You Want [43:18] Doing the Work for Yourself First [45:51] Closing Thoughts Key Takeaways: • "The story I had around disability was the most disabling part." ~Sarah Foley • "Acceptance didn't mean that I had to like it. It just meant that I had to use that as my starting point." ~Sarah Foley • "You are your own best healer." ~Sarah Foley • "There was so much beauty and optimism and amazingness that came through feeling all the emotions." ~Sarah Foley • "You can never sit too long in the highs and you can never sit too long in the lows." ~Juliet Hahn • "If it is not fun, you will not find me there." ~Sarah Foley • "I want to touch the stage." ~Sarah Foley • "You never know when that no can be a yes." ~Juliet Hahn • "I don't want a handout from anyone. I want to get there on my own merit." ~Sarah Foley Keep In Touch with Sarah Foley: Website: https://www.verticalblonde.com/ [https://www.verticalblonde.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verticalblonde/ [https://www.instagram.com/verticalblonde/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesarahfoley/ [https://www.facebook.com/thesarahfoley/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfoley-verticalblonde/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfoley-verticalblonde/] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/verticalblonde [https://linktr.ee/verticalblonde] — Follow Juliet Hahn… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/] Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/ [https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/] X: https://x.com/iamjuliethahn [https://x.com/iamjuliethahn] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionshttps://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn [https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn] — This podcast is brought to you in partnership with FetTech: https://www.fettech.com/ [https://www.fettech.com/]

The Foundations of Longevity w/ Dr. Greg Jones (S2 EP03)

There is so much noise in the health and longevity world. One minute it is peptides, the next it is mouth tape, weighted vests, or a new supplement everyone swears by. In this episode, Juliet Hahn sits down with Dr. Greg Jones to cut through the hype and talk about what actually matters when it comes to optimizing your health. Dr. Greg Jones shares his journey from serving in the Navy to becoming a naturopathic physician and founder of Enovative Wellness Center. Together, he and Juliet dive into the realities of peptides, hormones, and biohacking, while also making one thing very clear: if your foundation is off, none of the extras matter as much as people think. They talk about why sleep and resistance training are still two of the most powerful longevity tools, how to think about health optimization without getting overwhelmed, and why giving yourself grace is just as important as any protocol. Dr. Greg Jones is a naturopathic physician, longevity expert, and founder of Enovative Wellness Center. Listen in to learn how to build a stronger foundation for long-term health, energy, and vitality. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer [02:09] Meet Dr. Greg Jones [03:06] From the Navy to naturopathic medicine [07:38] Curiosity, purpose, and career pivots [10:35] Building Enovative Wellness [16:09] Confidence, credibility, and patient care [17:41] Peptides and influencer misinformation [24:11] Best peptides for healing and longevity [30:00] Peptides for women vs. men [31:24] How to find the right practitioner [35:39] Longevity foundations before biohacks [38:01] Why hormones matter first [40:48] GLP-1s and building momentum [42:56] Data overload in longevity [45:00] Sleep and resistance Training [46:59] Giving yourself grace Key Takeaways: • Work hard, don't be afraid to fail, try new things, and take the leap of faith. ~Juliet Hahn • "I need to be comfortable with it, I need to be confident with it, and I want to be credible with it." ~Dr. Greg Jones • Something that works for one person is not always going to work for someone else. ~Juliet Hahn • If a practitioner is not talking about foundation first, that is a red flag. ~Dr. Greg Jones • "Peptides are not more powerful than hormones." ~Dr. Greg Jones • "Sleep is a longevity drug. Lifting weights is a longevity drug." ~Dr. Greg Jones • Give yourself some grace. ~Dr. Greg Jones Resources Mentioned: 1. Enovative Wellness Center: https://enovativewellness.com/ [https://enovativewellness.com/] 2. Dr. Greg Jones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/ [https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/] 3. Dr. Greg Jones TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drremina [https://www.tiktok.com/@drremina] 4. Dr. Greg Jones YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD [https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD] Keep In Touch with Dr. Greg Jones: Website: https://enovativewellness.com/ [https://enovativewellness.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/ [https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Greg.Jones [https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Greg.Jones] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorgregjonesnmd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD [https://www.youtube.com/@DrGregJonesNMD] — Follow Juliet Hahn… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/] Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/ [https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/] X: https://x.com/iamjuliethahn [https://x.com/iamjuliethahn] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn [https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn] — This podcast is brought to you in partnership with FetTech: https://www.fettech.com/ [https://www.fettech.com/]

Physician Burnout: When Success Doesn't Feel Right w/ Dr. Erica Kreisman (S2 EP04)

What happens when you build the life you thought you wanted, only to realize it no longer fits? In this episode, Juliet Hahn sits down with Dr. Erica Kreisman for an honest conversation about physician burnout, career pivots, motherhood, and what it means to walk away from a version of success that looks good on paper but feels wrong in your body. Dr. Erica shares her path from emergency medicine to coaching and leadership work, opening up about the pressure, identity shifts, and emotional weight so many high achievers carry in silence. Together, Juliet and Dr. Erica explore how burnout can build slowly, why success does not always equal alignment, and what it looks like to trust yourself enough to make a change. They also talk about ambition, personal growth, and the hard but necessary work of choosing a life that actually feels like your own. Dr. Erica Kreisman is a physician, coach, and speaker who helps people navigate change, leadership, and purpose with more clarity and self-trust. Listen in for a powerful conversation about burnout, reinvention, and finding your way back to yourself. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer [01:32] Meet Dr. Erica Kreisman [03:29] Knowing it was time to leave [05:15] Moving to Tasmania [06:12] You're not a tree [08:36] Leaving medicine in New York [11:00] Running away vs. running to [13:40] Slowing down in Tasmania [18:43] Leadership in medicine [20:06] First woman on the helicopter team [21:26] Why not? mindset [23:21] Coming back to the U.S. [25:25] Grief at the end of a chapter [27:40] Raising independent kids [31:10] Patient advocacy and intuition [35:52] Speaking with authority [40:37] Self-awareness and leadership [44:03] Coaching women in healthcare Key Takeaways: • Life can look successful on paper and still feel like a constant state of never enough. ~Dr. Erica Kreisman • "You're not a tree. You can make a change." ~Juliet Hahn • "In running away, you bring your baggage with you." ~Dr. Erica Kreisman • "What's the worst that's going to happen? It's not fatal." ~Dr. Erica Kreisman • "Genuine curiosity and the courage to ask." ~Dr. Erica Kreisman • "You can live in a world where you're curious and genuinely want to learn. That's how you get better, and that's how you grow." ~Juliet Hahn • "All good leadership starts from a place of self-awareness." ~Dr. Erica Kreisman Resources Mentioned: 1. OneWild Coaching: https://onewildcoaching.com/ [https://onewildcoaching.com/] Keep In Touch with Dr. Erica Kreisman: Website: https://onewildcoaching.com/ [https://onewildcoaching.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onewildcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/onewildcoaching/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-kreismann/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-kreismann/] — Follow Juliet Hahn… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/] Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/ [https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/] X: https://x.com/iamjuliethahn [https://x.com/iamjuliethahn] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionshttps://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn [https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn] — This podcast is brought to you in partnership with FetTech: https://www.fettech.com/ [https://www.fettech.com/]

Rebuild Your Life After Everything Falls Apart w/ Katie Simplot (S2 EP05)

On this episode of Don't Die Curious, Juliet Hahn sits down with Katie Simplot for a powerful conversation about what happens when life completely falls apart and you have to find your way back to yourself. Katie opens up about the near-death experience that changed everything, the years of depression and disconnection that followed, and the moment she realized she wanted to stay and create a life that actually felt meaningful. Katie shares how her spiritual journey deepened through loss, healing, Reiki, dreams, and learning to trust the signs that kept showing up along the way. She talks about the creation of Everything Aligns, why her message resonates so deeply with people looking for guidance and validation, and how staying open in dark seasons can lead to purpose in ways you never expected. Juliet and Katie also explore astrology, intuition, emotional healing, loneliness, and the importance of feeling seen and supported when you are moving through hard chapters. This is a heartfelt Don't Die Curious conversation about spirituality, resilience, and rebuilding a life that feels aligned from the inside out. Timestamps: [00:00] Trailer [03:08] Meet Katie Simplot [05:01] Her Near-Death Experience [09:42] Depression and Disconnection [11:46] Choosing to Stay [13:22] How Everything Aligns Began [15:48] Creating Content That Connects [17:51] Her Mom's Gift [18:53] Dreams and Messages [27:01] Advice for Feeling Lost [28:30] Learning Through the Page [29:46] Talking About Astrology [32:33] Curiosity and Reiki [33:58] Closing Thoughts Key Takeaways: • "I have to smile. Just smile big." ~Katie Simplot • "I want to stay." ~Katie Simplot • "I'm going to find a way to create heaven on earth." ~Katie Simplot • "Everything aligns. It absolutely does." ~Katie Simplot • "Just hang on one more day." ~Katie Simplot • "You're never alone." ~Katie Simplot • "So many people hold themselves back because they don't let their curiosity evolve." ~Juliet Hahn • "If you keep that curiosity open, beautiful things can happen." ~Juliet Hahn Keep In Touch with Katie Simplot: Website: https://everythingaligns.com/ [https://everythingaligns.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everything.aligns/ [https://www.instagram.com/everything.aligns/] CMS.xoxo: https://www.instagram.com/cms.xoxo/ [https://www.instagram.com/cms.xoxo/] — Follow Juliet Hahn… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/] Website: https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/ [https://www.iamjuliethahn.com/] X: https://x.com/iamjuliethahn [https://x.com/iamjuliethahn] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnectionshttps://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn [https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn] — This podcast is brought to you in partnership with FetTech: https://www.fettech.com/ [https://www.fettech.com/]