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David Rossi: Overcoming Fear: Making Decisions with Clarity and Confidence

In this episode of “The Fast” host Patrick Huey interviews author David Rossi about his journey towards finding true happiness and fulfillment in life. David shares his personal experience of feeling unfulfilled despite having a successful career as a lawyer and having a luxurious lifestyle. He realized that material possessions and external achievements were not enough to bring him true happiness. David also shared his journey towards leaving an unhappy marriage, which was driven by fear of the outcome. He realized he was living a life that others told him he should live, and he was not following his heart. He started focusing on his inner self and began practicing mindfulness and meditation. David also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal responsibility in achieving happiness, by making conscious decisions that align with our values and goals. David quotes Tolstoy and Eckhart Tolle, emphasizing the importance of not fearing the outcome and making decisions based on what truly makes one happy. David discusses the seven habits meant to help people improve their lives and find happiness in his book, "The Imperative Habit: 7 Non-Spiritual Practices Towards Spiritual Behavior - For Happiness, Health, Love and Success.” David's message is one of personal responsibility, authenticity, and positivity. He encourages listeners to let go of negative emotions and beliefs, and to approach life with a mindset of abundance and intention.

Amra Hajdarevic: From refugee to holistic entrepreneur. One woman's empowering journey.

In this episode of “The Fast,” Amra Hajdarevic, the visionary behind Terra & Co, takes us on a remarkable journey from being a Bosnian refugee who fled the war in 2001, to running a successful organic and holistic oral care company. As a single, working mother, Amra wanted to give her newborn the opportunity to live free of environmental toxins and the chemicals found in everyday products. This was the motivation behind Terra & Co.’s holistic brand. Amra discusses the meticulous process of sourcing and selecting the finest organic ingredients for Terra and Co.'s products. Amra shares the dynamics of her partnership with her sister, highlighting the strength and support they provide each other in running the business. As refugees, Amra discusses the importance of donating funds and oral care essentials to organizations like the Los Angeles Downtown Women’s Center. Amra's journey is an inspiration to all aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly immigrant women and men. She encourages others to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit to create a better future for themselves and their communities.

Jena Covello: Manifesting Your Goals and Finding Alternative Solutions for Optimal Health

In this episode of The Fast, host Patrick Huey speaks with guest Jena Covello, Founder of the organic beauty line, Agent Nateur, about her journey with endometriosis, her distrust of Western medicine, and her commitment to using natural and organic ingredients in her skincare line. Learning she had endometriosis This was a defining moment. She left western medicine, started exploring other options, and learned to trust herself and her intuition. Unable to find a luxury deodorant that was aluminum free, she started cooking her own over the stove top. After trial and error, and sharing it with friends and family, she came up with her first product. Patrick and Jena also touche on manifestation, ozone therapy, and the importance of educating oneself about health. Jenna emphasizes the need to take control of one's own health and seek out alternative solutions when traditional methods fail. Overall, the episode highlights Jenna's journey and commitment to natural medicine.

Ashish Pandya: Acceptance, Compassion and Forgiveness

In this episode of “The Fast,” host Patrick Huey, general manager of We Care Spa, engages in a conversation with Ashish Pandya, VP of Education of Shankara, member of the Art of Living Foundation, as well as a respected leader in healing trauma. Ashish shares his journey towards working with the skincare line that gives back to humanitarian causes, drawing from his experience working with trauma victims. He also discusses his background in engineering and artificial intelligence before he became involved with Ayurveda. The conversation delves into topics such as forgiveness, compassion, and the importance of meditation and breath work for mental health and clarity of mind. Given his expertise in meditation, Ashish shares his advice on how to meditate effectively. Overall, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into the world of health and wellness, with Ashish's unique background and experience adding a fresh perspective to the conversation.

Cyndie Speigel: Microjoys: Leaning Into The Positive

In this episode of “The Fast,” host Patrick Huey and Cyndie Spiegel discuss Cindy's book "Micro Joys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay” which is about changing the paradigm around grief and her TEDx talk, “The Necessary Paradigm Shift For Women To Collectively Thrive,” which challenges the narrative around feminism and women's empowerment. Patrick and Cyndie delve into the concept of accepting contradictions and the importance of not attaching value judgments to situations. In “MicroJoys”, Cyndie talks about accepting multiple, sometimes opposite truths. They explore the idea of embracing nuance as there is no good or bad when viewing the world, and how that allows for a state of acceptance. Cyndie shares her personal experience of finding moments of joy amidst the sadness of losing her nephew. She also opens up about her background as a biracial individual, shedding light on the complexities of identity. They emphasize the need to hold space for different truths and the responsibility to create joy in one's own unique ways.