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69. Defying All Odds and Becoming The Best in the Restaurant Industry through Sacrifice, Boundaries, and Resilience - Sashia Gabrieli Liriano

“I worked on this dish for three months and it’s still not good enough. Let’s put it on the back burner and work on something else. We really wanna put things out that we always gonna be proud of. You know when you do something and you know you half-assed it? You pretend to feel good about it, but in reality, deep down in your heart, you know that it’s not that good. That’s definitely part of the creative process...having integrity.” - Sashia  Gabrieli LirianoWelcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week’s guest is Sashia Liriano.Sashia is a Dominican American chef who is the Chef de Cuisine at Friday, Saturday, Sunday, the #2 restaurant in the city according to Philly Magazine.She was born and raised in the Bronx and then attended the Art Institute in Philadelphia for culinary management.Over the past decade, she’s worked at 19 kitchens, including a number of Philly’s most prominent restaurants, including, Barbuzzo’s, Little Nonnas, and Fork.Sashia comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things food, resiliency, and restaurant management.In this week’s episode, Sashia tells some eye-opening stories from her culinary journey in Philadelphia, which truly shine a light on her resilience.She also shares about her Dominican American upbringing, and how those influences inform the food that she creates today.She goes on to explain the power that mentorship has had on her life, as well as her creative process as a chef.Whether it’s cooking, leading, or listening, Sashia leads with integrity and a human-first approach.It’s clear why she’s such a respected and beloved member of the Philadelphia food scene.We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Sashia Liriano. Show Notes:Sashia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashia_gabrieli_/Friday Saturday Sunday’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friday.saturday.sunday/Restaurant Website: https://www.fridaysaturdaysunday.com/Beyond Order by Jordan B Peterson:The Love Languages by Gary ChapmanHow to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePerra

68. Disrupting the Mental Health Stigma by Building Support Systems, Redefining Success, and Embracing Entrepreneurship as a Practice — Wes Woodson

"I automatically disqualified myself from even trying because I was told that I have a learning disability. And that person wasn’t even in the room...Their voice became my voice and I limited myself and convinced myself that I wasn’t enough. And I’m thankful for my parents reminding me that I’m enough, smart enough, to be in that room. So in that book, I would write ‘You are more than enough. And don’t let anyone tell you otherwise." - Wes WoodsonWelcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week, we continue our conversation with Wes Woodson.Wes is the founder and chief-storyteller of thehidden, a clothing brand that inspires young people to be their true selves.He is also a public speaker and the author of the book “I Have Anxiety (So What?)”, which will be released in the coming weeks.In part 1 of the interview, Wes opens up about his mental health challenges that ultimately sparked his passion for helping others through storytelling. This portion was released last week as episode 67, and we recommend listening to it first as a starting point for this week’s episode.This week, our conversation goes a bit deeper, and Wes shares a vulnerable story from his childhood.At a young age, Wes was told that he had a learning disability, just because he learned differently then his peers. He explains that he was not only teased for this label, but also severely limited by it. The narrative he was given by the system became his self-narrative.Luckily, his parents were incredibly supportive through these years and helped him navigate these challenges and develop self-belief.He has gone on to deliver a TedTalk, start a company, and most recently, write a book.Wes also describes how he views the relationship between success and happiness, as well as the attributes that he believes make a great entrepreneur.Towards the end of the episode, Wes tells an incredible story about meeting Tommy Hilfiger in a bathroom. This story serves as a reminder to always take your shot when given an opportunity.We hope you enjoy this wide-ranging conversation, with us, and Wes Woodson. Show Notes:About Wes Woodson: https://www.weswoodson.com/Wes Woodson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weswoodson/The Hidden Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenco/The Hidden Co Website: https://www.thehiddenco.com/passwordWes’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfSJzKz-16E&ab_channel=TEDxTalksWes’s Medium Article “Full Disclosure”: https://wwoodson1.medium.com/full-disclosure-ab9a2931a745Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4Logic’s Book “Super Market”: https://www.amazon.com/Supermarket-Bobby-Hall/dp/1982127139/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=logic+supermarket&qid=1621806958&sr=8-2

67. How to Find Courage Amidst Change through the Power of Solitude and Storytelling — Wes Woodson

"A good story is one that is vulnerable and authentic. And not just crafted up. So let’s go back to the TED Talk. Yeah, I did come out there and I said I have social anxiety...I admitted my biggest fear. Storytelling is so powerful because it gives you the ability to knock down that wall and establish connections. So I personally think a good story is one that provokes emotion and that is extremely vulnerable and authentic." - Wes Woodson Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week’s guest is Wes Woodson.Wes is the founder and chief-story teller of thehidden, a clothing brand that inspires young people to be their true selves.He started a non-profit at 16, delivered a TED talk at 21, and is about to release his first book, titled, “I Have Anxiety (So What?)”After suffering a panic attack that landed him in a mental health clinic, Wes thought, “Why do I have to go to the lowest point in my life to get this level of knowledge?”This started his mission to share stories and toolkits that he learned in anxiety school to help others own their anxiety.In this week’s conversation, he shares many of the book’s insights, but we highly recommend you to pick up a copy when it’s released this Thursday, May 20, 2021.In addition to mental health and healing, storytelling is a huge topic of conversation.Wes explains what makes a good story, and how stories are fundamental to human connection.He’s is one of the most genuine and talented storytellers and humans we’ve ever met, and we’re so excited to share this episode with you.We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Discover More, with us and Wes Woodson. Show Notes:Wes Woodson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weswoodson/The Hidden Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenco/The Hidden Co Website: https://www.thehiddenco.com/passwordTED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfSJzKz-16E&ab_channel=TEDxTalksAtomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/07352112991-800-273-8255 by Logic: https://open.spotify.com/track/5tz69p7tJuGPeMGwNTxYuV 

66. Home-Grown Food Is Medicine, the Importance of Fiber Diversity for Gut Health, and Profitable Passion Projects— Ross Raddi

"It just makes common sense at least in terms of the health aspect. And it really only clicked for me 5 months ago, because like I said, I stopped eating dairy and  gluten. The brain fog cleared up immediately. Within 12 days, all the lingering depression I had was gone. I was like a whole new person again. Within 30 days, I felt happy and I could have listed at least 10 differences in my life that were significantly better in terms of my health. Some people are going to react differently than other people, but food is medicine." - Ross Raddi Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week, we continue our conversation with Ross Raddi.Ross (@rossraddi)is a talented arborist, podcast host, accountant, and YouTuber.In last week’s conversation, we discussed the power of gardening and home-grown food, while this week, we dive into all things health and functional medicine.Functional medicine is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on solving the root problem rather than fixing symptoms, and Ross learned a lot about it through studying the work of Dr. Mark Hyman.By applying functional medicine principles and eliminating gluten and dairy from his diet, Ross shares that he was able to move past the depression that plagued him for years growing up.He also shares his most powerful tips for building a successful side business.This occurs at the end of the episode, so be sure to stick around for these insights.We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Ross Raddi. Show Notes:Ross Raddi’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RossRaddi/videosRoss Raddi’s Website & Blog: https://figboss.com/Ross Raddi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossraddi/The Fruit Talk! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rossraddiRadio Appearances: https://www.foodgardenlife.com/show/home-herbalistDr. Mark Hyman’s Podcast: https://drhyman.com/blog/category/podcasts/

65. The Art of Growing Food At Home, The Truth Behind Grocery Store Bought Fruit, and Nature as The Best Teacher — Ross Raddi

"You can actually grow kiwi here. I mean, it's incredible. And as I tasted them I've realized that not only have I been ignorant to where food came from, but I've been deprived as well. Our food system is just a joke. And we really value our food system first and foremost on food security, which has a good place in the world, but we've really sacrificed our health and our pleasure for food security." - Ross Raddi  Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week’s guest is Ross Raddi. Ross (@rossraddi) is a talented and respected arborist, tax accountant, podcaster, and YouTuber with a considerable following.His podcast, “Fruit Talk”, discusses how to grow and prepare all sorts of food, while his YouTube channel focuses on his specialty; figs.Figs are delicious yet hard to find fruit, and they are one of the main topics of conversation in this week’s episode.In this week’s episode, Ross shares how he was able to turn his passion for figs into a lucrative and fulfilling side business.He also recommends how an average person can get involved with growing their own food.We also discuss the meditative element of gardening and nature’s positive relationship to mental health.We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Ross Raddi. Show Notes:Ross Raddi’s Website & Blog: https://figboss.com/Ross Raddi’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RossRaddi/videosRoss Raddi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossraddi/The Fruit Talk! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rossraddiRadio Appearances: https://www.foodgardenlife.com/show/home-herbalist“My Octopus Teacher” Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s0LTDhqe5A“How Dirt Makes You Happy” Study: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/antidepressant-microbes-soil.htm

64. Austin Chiang, MD MPH (Part 2) — Imposter Syndrome and Negativity on Social Media, The Path to Rebuild Trust Between Patients and Healthcare Provi...

“What would it be like if we had unbroken trust across healthcare? If patients had trust in what we do and if we had faith in what our patients are doing, how amazing would that be? I think that it would save us a lot of frustration, it would save patients a lot of frustration, and we would get things done. But that’s a perfect and ideal scenario and we can only strive for that. It's probably never gonna happen, but we strive to make it as much of a reality as we can.” - Austin Chiang, MD MPHWelcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week, we continue our conversation with Dr. Austin Chiang.Austin (@austinchiangmd) is the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program and Chief Medical Social Media Officer for the Jefferson Health System.In last week’s episode, Austin shared about his journey into medicine, as well as his mission of using social media to dispel misinformation and educate the public on the complexities of the healthcare system.This was released last week as episode 62, and we recommend you start there before listening to part 2 of the interview this week.In this week’s episode, we dive into some of the challenges that Austin faces as a content creator, including imposter and comparison syndrome, and he shares how he navigates these issues through gratitude and recovery.Additionally, Austin explains the three most important qualities he looks for in advanced fellowship, potential hires, and future teammates.We also discuss the relationship between trust and respect in the healthcare system, as well as the importance of gut health.We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Dr. Austin Chiang.Show notes:Austin Chiang’s website: http://www.austinchiang.com/Austin Chiang’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinchiangmd/Austin Chiang’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinChiangMD/featuredAHSM, Healthcare Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/ahsm_org/“Start With Why” by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447Yes Theory Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/YesTheory/videos

63. Austin Chiang, MD MPH (Part 1) — Popularity vs. Credibility, Physician Expertise on Social Media & Health Literacy, and COVID-19 Vaccine Experienc...

“Over time I think we’ve seen a shift of putting ourselves more into our social media presence rather than just simply being a professional on social media spewing facts. I think my motivation is because there’s so much distrust in our healthcare system and health professionals, we’ve seen that play out with the pandemic, and I think it’s important to show that we are human beings too. We have personalities, struggles, interests, and the same questions that everyone else has. We might have a different perspective because we have more context and we are able to interpret the signs more readily. That’s why it is important to put the two together, so that way people could relate and we can empathize with one another.” - Austin Chiang, MD MPHWelcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week’s guest is Dr. Austin Chiang (@austinchiangmd), an esteemed physician in interventional and weight loss endoscopy. Austin is one of the few doctors in the world that’s triple-board certified in internal medicine, GI, and obesity medicine.He received his bachelor’s degree at Duke University and went on to complete his medical and MPH trainings at Columbia University and Harvard Medical School. You can find his press coverages on outlets such as New York Times, Men’s Health, BBC news, and more.Austin uses the power of social media and comedy to not only educate the public with an evidence-based approach, but also in attempt to break down the multitude barriers of misinformation. To further impact his social media presence, he founded the Association for Healthcare Social Media, the first non-profit society for health professional social media use.Currently, Dr. Chiang is the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA, and serves as the Director of the Endoscopic Weight Loss Program and Chief Medical Social Media Officer for the Jefferson health system.In this episode, Austin shares his mission of using social media to dispel misinformation and educate the public on the complexities of the healthcare system.Unlike many doctors, Austin didn’t always know that he wanted to study medicine. He always kept an open mind, studying a wide variety of subjects in college and now, evaluating opportunities in seemingly unrelated fields.He credits this open-mindedness for much of his success and that is a big topic of this week’s conversation.We also discuss the importance of sharing one’s voice on social media, the necessity of acknowledging nuance, and his initial perspectives around the COVID vaccination.We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Discover More, with us and Dr. Austin Chiang. Show notes:Austin Chiang’s website: http://www.austinchiang.com/Austin Chiang’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinchiangmd/Austin Chiang’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustinChiangMD/featuredCheck out the documentary “Trust” | Uploaded by Taiwan’s CDC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Obtht6e_d0&ab_channel=%E8%A1%9B%E7%94%9F%E7%A6%8F%E5%88%A9%E9%83%A8%E7%96%BE%E7%97%85%E7%AE%A1%E5%88%B6%E7%BD%B2

62. The Reflective Episode — Near Death Car Accidents, $18,000 Scam, Building Neural Pathways to Overcome Challenges, and More

"That's why the ability to reframe your perspective matters so much. I think reality = perception + perspective because your perception is shaped by your experiences, but your perspective is what you take away from your perception  and how you apply that. People always say 'information is power', or 'knowledge is power', but I think 'appliance is power'. When you have too much information, too much going on, you're going to get distracted and that's when paralysis by analysis, or decision-making fatigue, happens. So it's all about what you can apply from that experience." - Benoit Kim Welcome back to another episode of Discover More.Co-hosts Aidan & Benoit sit down together to reflect on the last 10 months of life.In the first “Reflective Episode,” Benoit shares the story of his recent near-death car accident, while Aidan unpacks the story of getting scammed out of $18,000.We discuss the mindsets we used to navigate these challenges, as well as the lessons they taught us about life.We also dive into a wide range of topics including the relationship between subjective & practical truth, the importance of building positive neural pathways, the benefits of asking for help, and the necessity of open-mindedness in today’s culture.We’d really appreciate it if you could leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps the podcast grow, and share this episode with 3 people that you think could benefit from this episode. We hope you enjoy this special episode of Discover More with us. Show notes:Benoit Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitkim/Aidan Weinmann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aidanjames24/

61. Engaged Buddhism Practices and Pursuit of Passion through Self-Advocacy — Jess Cadorette

“Yeah, challenges suck, and life will come at you hard, and fast…. But if you are able to, in at least some corner of your mind, remember that actually, this hard time will help you grow. If you take on challenges as growth opportunities, that is one of the key pieces that I’ve seen in resilient people. If you can change your mindset to understanding that, I think your life will change within months. Almost within weeks… if you start looking at challenges as an opportunity, either to find a solution or to grow.” - Jess CadoretteWelcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week, we continue our conversation with Jess Cadorette.Jess (@jesscadorette) is an environmental advocate who currently serves as the Field Director for the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, the statewide political voice for the environment.Last week, we discussed the environmental issues that we face as a society, as well as the ways that we can begin to make a difference through advocacy and sustainability.She also shared about her personal journey into environmentalism, so we recommend starting there as an introduction for this episode.This week, Jess courageously reflects on her experience with Crohn’s Disease and shares the many important lessons it taught her about life and health.We discuss the importance of caring for not only our physical and mental health but also our spiritual health.This leads to a conversation around “engaged Buddhism”, mindfulness, self-advocacy, and making the most of every moment.To close the episode, in honor of Woman’s History Month, Jess delivers some powerful advice for women in their early 20’s looking to make a difference in this world.We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jess Cadorette. Show notes:Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscadorette/Jess’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscadorette/Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania: https://www.conservationpa.org/about/staffThe 5 Mindfulness Trainings: https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-5-mindfulness-trainings/Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/GirlGov: https://wgfpa.org/our-work/girlgov/

60. The Urgent Need to Address Climate Change through the Lens of Environmental Policy and Political Activism — Jess Cadorette

"And of course we’re going to affect ecosystems, but there will not be an ecosystem untouched by human action. Unfortunately, we’re warming the planet, and, yes, of course, the climate has changed before, but we are doing it at such a rate that no species on earth will be able to adapt. The planet has certainly changed, but over the course of thousands of years, giving species time to adapt and adjust their mechanisms, the processes they need to stay alive.” - Jess CadoretteWelcome back to another episode of Discover More.This week’s guest is Jess Cadorette.Jess (@jesscadorette) is an environmental advocate who currently serves as the Field Director for the Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania, the statewide political voice for the environment.In 2020, she helped turn the tides of the national election by managing one of the largest electoral campaigns an environmental organization has ever run. As the youngest field director in the agency’s history, she was voted as one of Main Line’s Next Gen 15 under 30 and comes with a wealth of knowledge around all things environmentalism and life.In this week’s episode, she shares the lessons she learned as an environmental Field Director in this year’s election campaign and how she navigated the challenges of leading a statewide call center effort.She explains many of the complexities around environmental issues, as well as the importance of rethinking our cultural systems and implementing environmentally-friendly initiatives as soon as possible.We also dive into potential solutions on the horizon, and Jess’s personal story of how she found her calling in environmentalism.We hope you enjoy this episode of Discover More, with us and Jess Cadorette.  Show notes:Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesscadorette/Jess’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscadorette/Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania: https://www.conservationpa.org/about/staffPennFuture: https://www.pennfuture.org/Jess’s Thesis “Good and bad news: Climate science affirmation and cable news coverage”: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14660466.2018.1533348Jess’s Mainline’s Next Gen 15 under 30 Award: https://mainlinetoday.com/nextgen-2020/jess-cadorette/ Additional Resources:Fossil Fuel Subsidiaries: https://www.pennfuture.org/Files/Admin/PF_FossilFuel_Report_final_2.12.21.pdf“A Promised Land” by Barack Obama -  https://www.amazon.com/Promised-Land-Barack-Obama/dp/1524763160