Emily Nolan and Olympian track star Natasha Hastings speak about the importance of empowering young female athletes to love and understand their changing bodies. As mothers, Natasha and Emily also discuss how to encourage and uplift new mothers through the changes that come with pregnancy and birth. Natasha Hastings runs a foundation, NHF Cares, devoted to helping girls become women of confidence in sport and life. Let us know what you think of this episode! Find Emily: @iamemilynolan ...

Dr. Meredith Provost and Emily Nolan speak about different misconceptions about the female body, and about removing shame from the dialogues around the fertility process. Dr. Meredith Provost is a Board-Certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology, based in Indiana. Both are passionate about women from all walks of life breaking away from unhealthy standards of beauty and health, and finding freedom to passionately cherish their bodies and wellbeing. Let...

Amy Dannheim is an internationally acclaimed yoga and fitness instructor, with an award-winning practice based in Miami. She is also a mom of two. Emily Nolan and Amy untangle the negative comparisons and self-expectations that new mothers face in an age where success addiction and body dysmorphia are easily perpetuated by social media. They discuss how to celebrate grace in the midst of the pandemic, and how radical self-acceptance has made them stronger mothers. Let us know what you think...

Emily Nolan and dietician and wellness expert Deanna Conte Busteed chat through some of the best tips they’ve found to keep their minds and bodies healthy and thriving through COVID-19 quarantine. Deanna had been a registered dietician for over 20 years, is a yoga and pilates teacher, as well as a mother and wife; she is passionate about holistically and compassionately encouraging others to pursue the best version of themselves. Let us know what you think of this episode! Find Emily:...

Emily Nolan and Micheleen Clancy speak about the heartache and hope of motherhood, and the vulnerability it takes to offer our presence to others, even when it’s uncomfortable. Micheleen Clancy is the mother of Tad, who was born with a life-threatening heart defect and Charge syndrome, among other complications. Her open-heartedness about Tad’s miraculous journey, and about the role we can play in “showing up” for those in pain, is a timely testament to the power of community, faith, and...

Emily Nolan speaks with mother and daughter Michele and Lauren Bongiorno about building full lives for children who have challenges, disabilities, and diseases. Michelle Bongiorno shares the tools and wisdom that helped her raise and empower Lauren in the face of her diagnosis with Type 1 Diabetes. Lauren Bongiorno is now a Diabetes Health Coach and creator of the Diabetic Health Journal, devoted to helping transform the lives of people with diabetes through her signature coaching, courses,...

Emily Nolan and WNBA star and agent Ticha Penicheiro talk about championing the value of women in every sphere. In this inspiring conversation, Ticha shares her road to success in professional women’s basketball, and the ways she and others have fought (and continue to fight!) against the inequality women’s sports leagues face today. As she and Emily discuss the difficulties facing women players, they point to some actionable ways everyone can help fight inequality, and quite literally,...

From pounding the sidewalks of NYC with homemade gluten-free lasagnas to negotiating deals in boardrooms, the key factor to Vanessa's success as a mother and CEO of Feel Good Foods was not being afraid of failure. "Nobody gets to the top without failing and learning along the way. When I look back at my journey thus far, I am most grateful for—and not ashamed of—the speed bumps I encountered along the way." Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Sign up for Emily's Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com. Music...

In episode 11 of Brave Talks, Robyn and I talk about body image, the reality of modeling, and things we've been asked to do to our bodies in order to become better models. Robyn shares a piece of advice her agent in Australia told her that is so empowering. Listen in to find out. Let us know what you think. Please rate and review this podcast if you liked hearing the truth about the modeling and advertising industry today. You can also share this message with other women if you feel it's...

In this special episode, Dr. Robin Berzin and Danielle Duboise talk about feminine leadership and inspire me to think out-of-the-box when it comes to creative solutions for family dynamics and work / life balance as a mother. I was intensely curious to hear about how they're handling their experiences as new mamas and running businesses with 200+ employees during a pandemic and quarantine. Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Sign up for Emily's Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com.

In this episode I chat with my good friend Jen Pastiloff. Jen is a NYT Best-Selling author of, "On Being Human." We talk about empathy and being deaf in a culture not set up for inclusion, and how in the F she makes money rain down on other people, unlike anything I've ever seen. Make sure to subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive a weekly inspirational message from each guest. Thanks for listening! Find Emily: @iamemilynolan Subscribe to Emily’s Brave Talks Newsletter: EmilyNolan.com.

Rachel Pierre from @mommifaceted takes over the mic and chats with guests Dorian Shaw and Stephanie Perkins. I went to high school with these women, and I'm particularly interested in what their different experiences were growing up, and now as mothers and Black females. The stories these women share open my eyes and my heart. I've never been racist, but I also was not anti-racist by standing idle and being colorblind. Black culture is beautiful. There is so much to celebrate and learn. Let...

In this episode, I have a radically honest conversation with Sara Agah Franti (@saraagahfranti) and Marti Nikko (@martinikko) about navigating new motherhood and our career love. We discuss breaking out of cultural conditioning, messy marriages, extreme loneliness, community, and family accountability to support new mamas, and finding self-compassion. Both Marti and Sara share some of the bravest stories I've heard about new motherhood. I am forever grateful to know their truths, and I'm a...

In this episode, I have a radically honest conversation with Sara Agah Franti (@saraagahfranti) and Marti Nikko (@martinikko) about navigating new motherhood and our career love. We discuss breaking out of cultural conditioning, messy marriages, extreme loneliness, community, and family accountability to support new mamas, and finding self-compassion. Part 2. Find Sara: @saraagahfranti Find Marti: @martinikko Website: emilynolan.com

In this episode, I have a radically honest conversation with Sara Agah Franti (@saraagahfranti) and Marti Nikko (@martinikko) about navigating new motherhood and our career love. We discuss breaking out of cultural conditioning, messy marriages, extreme loneliness, community, and family accountability to support new mamas, and finding self-compassion. Both Marti and Sara share some of the bravest stories I've heard about new motherhood. I am forever grateful to know their truths, and I'm a...

This week, Emily and Caralyn return to discuss the tools they use every day to stay confident and see their bodies as beautiful, just the way they are. Make sure to check out last week's Brave Talks, where Emily Nolan and Caralyn Mirand Koch reveal what really happens behind the scenes as a plus-size model. From being asked to gain and lose weight, lie about their sizes to consumers, to the dangerous measures Emily took to turn her natural shape into a money-maker, Caralyn and Emily leave no...

Emily Nolan and Caralyn Mirand Koch reveal what really happens behind the scenes as a plus size model. Stay tuned for next week, where Emily and Caralyn return to discuss the tools they use everyday to stay confident and see their bodies as beautiful, just the way they are. Thanks for listening! Let me know what you think in the comments. Find Caralyn: @caralynmirand Website: emilynolan.com.

Phoebe Mroczek and I talk about what we can learn about our priorities from almost dying. I am fascinated with the topic of the after-life and near-death experiences. My burning eternal question is to understand our purpose here on Earth, in this physical form, and to prioritize that purpose. What Phoebe and I unearth are some pretty big guiding values, lots of unlearning, and new ideas on how to live when we embrace our bravery. I also share two of my own stories about cheating death and how...

Kathryn Budig and Emily Nolan talk about permission and how we can give it to ourselves when we're waiting for it. Kathryn shares about her boundary-free career, two of her favorite books, and her new passion project, The Inky Phoenix Book Club. She also shares her deliciously simple Tea Sammies recipe.  Find Emily: emilynolan.com Song credit: Castle by Halsey

Amy Jo Martin and I talk about healing from decades of body image obsessions. We hope our truth-telling and radical honesty helps even one of you watching. This is not an easy time to be struggling with body image (we filmed during quarantine). If you're struggling, please follow @Neda on IG or use their "helpline" on their website. In addition to offering some brave stories, Amy Jo and I offer some tools on how you can start your journey towards self-love today and every day.  Find Amy Jo:...

2 x USWNT gold medalist Lauren Holiday talks motherhood, recovering from a brain tumor the size of a tennis ball, and how these things changed her thoughts on body image and self-acceptance. She calls 2020 the year of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Lauren shares her Mummu's pancake recipe, along with her beautiful daughter, JT, that's been in her family for four generations. Find Lauren Holiday: @laurenholiday12 Emily's Website: emilynolan.com