January Endorphins Recap
A strong start to 2024
For those who are new here - welcome to The Everyday Endorphins Substack! Each month I’ll share themes explored on the podcast, my thoughts on cultivating joy in life, and a brief recap of Endorphin community events in NYC.
And for those who have been #loyal subscribers - welcome back :)
January was a solid month. I (almost) made it through DRY (which, btw, was a fun challenge… cutting back on alcohol has improved my sleep, digestion, energy levels, etc. - good reminder to enjoy things in moderation.)
I had the honor of partnering with some of my favorite entrepreneurs (more info below) for a fantastic event, and got to explore the teachings of Greek philosophers and the principles of human design on the podcast.
Let’s get into it:
Episode Recaps
LISTEN EP #118: How To Use Your Human Design To Live in Alignment With Your Authentic Self with Emma Dunwoody, Founder of Transformational Human Design and Human Behavioral Specialist
Foundations of Human Design and a breakdown of each profile/archetype
How to understand your energetic blueprint using Human Design
What it means to live in alignment and express your authentic self
Strategies for releasing resistance to tap into flow state for manifesting
Tips for building greater trust within yourself and allowing your intuition to guide you
What brings Emma endorphins
LISTEN EP #119: Cultivating Eudaimonia: Lessons from Greek Wisdom and Philosophy with Kristina Headrick, Founder of Yia Mas
How building a relationship to one's culture, heritage, and identity strengthens our well-being
The meaning behind “Yia Mas” and Kristina's inspiration for building a lifestyle brand that celebrates Greek culture
The intersection between Hellenism and health practices
How Greek philosophy informs modern research on the science of well-being
Ways to cultivate eudaimonia and joy in life
How Kristina defines happiness and what brings her endorphins
Earshot Unplugged: Endorphin Events
Earlier this month, Everyday Endorphins teamed up with non-alcohol community Absence of Proof, dating community Drinks First, and Earshot, a project-based arts studio in SoHo, to host an intimate panel discussion on reaching your potential, cultivating community, and the power of taking action towards your goals.
Thank you to our panelists Elizabeth Gascoigne, Ariana Nathani, and Aayush Sanghrajka, for an inspiring conversation on authenticity, believing in oneself, and finding joy in the process.
And thank you to our sponsors Spoonful, Williamsburg Pizza, HappyBoards, Peroni USA, Allay, Natural Vitality, United Sodas.
5 things that have brought me joy
Spending a weekend upstate at the Catskills with friends; losing power one evening and forcing to disconnect from my phone and fully be present
Cooking dinner on the weeknights with friends
Selling out our Earshot Unplugged Dry January event!
Having new friends join my yoga classes at CorePower
Listening to my conversation with Ana Cordera on the Theory & Practice podcast
What I’ve been contemplating recently
When I first met Aayush Sanghrajka and learned about the inspiration for Earshot, I was immediately drawn to the meaning of the phrase “to be within earshot” and how it relates to the concept of their space.
To be within earshot is to be within range - of your potential, of your goals, of your creativity.
Often times, we are our own largest roadblocks in life, operating from a place of fear; letting our behaviors be guided by a fear of failure, a fear of judgement, a fear from not even knowing where to begin when wanting to make a change.
But to be within earshot of your potential is to simply take action - to gather the inner strength to take that leap of faith and go for your goals. To be a self-starter, to fuel your drive, to act from a place of confidence and authenticity all while cultivating a sense of inner compassion.
I’m continuously inspired by those who are fearless in going for what they want and celebrating their successes, large and small. I believe it is the act of savoring the small wins that creates a more joyous, happy life.
As we move into February, I encourage you to ask yourself this question:
How can you set yourself up to be within range of all that which you desire?
Until next time…
Stella