Habits and Hustle

Why is it that we have hundreds of gadgets and apps to optimize our sleep but yet our sleep quality is only getting worse?!In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about why I think we’re sleeping worst than ever and what you can do to improve your sleep quality. Most importantly, I discuss why you should prioritize sleep but not make it a reason to shoot your whole day if you don’t get the best night of sleep.What we discuss:00:16: Why are we sleeping worst than ever?03:06: What habits are hindering your sleep quality?05:33: How does diet affect your sleep?07:20: What happens when you have a bad night of sleep?11:01: How many hours of sleep per night do you need?12:22: Do women need to sleep more?15:15: How can you make sleep quality a non-negotiable?My links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

We've all experienced it: the gut-wrenching pain of a heartbreak and the eventual struggle to understand the dynamics of relationships. In this episode of Habits and Hustle, we dive deep into the intricacies of relationships, discussing everything from the psychology behind relationship patterns to the role of stress, selfishness, and fear of rejection with Jillian Turecki. Jillian enlightened us with her distinctive insights on topics such as the reality of soulmates and the idea that a long-term relationship requires continuous choices. We also took a hard look at trauma bonds, anxious attachment, and the importance of becoming radically self-aware to break destructive cycles. This conversation was not just intellectual but also deeply personal, as it drew from Jillian's experiences and expertise.Finally, we shifted our focus to some of the more nuanced aspects of relationships. We ruminated on gender differences in emotional connections with sex, pondered over the concept of safety for women due to their vulnerability, and tackled the vexing issue of lost attraction in an otherwise fulfilling relationship. Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. Under the tutelage of Tony Robbins and world renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes, Jillian is certified by the Robbins Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands through her teaching and writing revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their relationships with others. What we discuss:(0:00:01) - How did Jillian becoming a relationship coach?(0:11:02) - Are our relationship expectations realistic or selfish?(0:22:47) - How to break bad relationship patterns(0:33:35) - Busting myths about relationships(0:40:30) - How important is emotional connection in sex?Key Takeaways:There’s no such thing as one soulmate. People come into our lives for various reasons and not everyone who feels like a soulmate is. Not everything is meant to be a life story. Some people come into our lives to wake us up. Some people come into our lives to help us through a period of time. Some people come into our lives to show us some adventure. If you lose attraction towards a partner, you have to understand why. A couple can bring it back if they understand the why and they work on the why. And especially if there was once a lot of attraction in the beginning. It is something that typically can be resurrected as long as the other things are sort of rectified and worked on. We learn about our attachment styles and we learn about what we're experiencing on the attachment spectrum, based on who we are relating to. And it's also very dependent on what else is going on in our lives. For example, if we're going through a very difficult time in our lives, we might become more anxiously attached to someone because we think on a subconscious level that this person is going to rescue us and is going to make it all better. Learn more about Jillian:Website: https://www.jillianturecki.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4smb80j8Am/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jillian-on-love/id1640172049?ls=1&itscg=30200&itsct=qcode_podcasts&at=1001l36mQ&ct=JOL-ChartableMy links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you ever wonder why society hates people who live authentically?In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with ALOK about their observations on what happens to us when we aren’t living authentically, what happens when we finally start living authentically, and what kind of reactions we may provoke from society…and why those reactions are okay! ALOK also shares their personal experience on how they had internalized feelings of hate towards themselves, how it almost drove them to suicide, and how they were able to come out on the other side.ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artists, their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition.What we discuss:01:53: About Alok07:29: How was Alok brought up?11:05: How did Alok start living authentically?18:20: How can you start living an authentic life?19:45: Was Alok jealous of other people who came out before them?23:25: Where do LGBTQ prejudices come from?40:19: What was Alok’s experience with suicide?46:55: What does Alok journal about?54:28: How would Alok call themselves?01:10:25: Where can you learn more about Alok?Key Takeaways:Most of us feel depressed, anxious, and sad because we are not living authentically. We are living lives that others, whether it be our parents or society, tell us we “should” live. We tend to sacrifice what our truth is and as a result, live a life that is out of alignment with what we truly want and are passionate about.The biggest motivator behind the hate many people who go against the grain is jealousy and envy. When someone sees someone else rejecting what society has forced on them, they express it as anger and hate, but it stems from the feeling of being upset with themselves that they don’t have the same courage as that person to live the life they want.To learn more about ALOK:Website: https://www.alokvmenon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/?hl=enMy links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you consider yourself to be curious enough?In this episode of Habits and Hustle, Neil deGrasse Tyson and I explore the importance of retaining our childhood curiosity and how it plays a crucial role in our lives as adults. Neil shares his insights on nurturing curiosity and how fear of failure can hinder our progress in maintaining that innate sense of wonder.During our conversation, Neil also shares his unique perspective on using pop culture in education, the future of AI, and the complexities of quantum physics and philosophy. As an astrophysicist, Neil brings a cosmic perspective to our discussion, offering wisdom and knowledge that will surely spark your curiosity and ignite your passion for learning.Finally, we touch on the challenges and opportunities in transforming the school system, the role of religion, and even ponder hypothetical conversations with interesting historical figures. Don't miss this captivating episode with the one and only Neil deGrasse Tyson as we explore the universe and beyond together.Neil deGrasse Tyson earned his BA in Physics from Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from Columbia. In 2001, Tyson was appointed by President Bush to serve on a twelve-member commission that studied the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry. The final report was published in 2002 and contained recommendations (for Congress and for the major agencies of the government) that would promote a thriving future of transportation, space exploration, and national security.What we discuss:(0:00:01) - How important is it to retaining childhood curiosity and exploration in adulthood?(0:13:08) - What role does pop culture have in education?(0:17:09) - How Neil used Twitter to spark curiosity(0:29:25) - What does Neil think of AI's Future and implicated ethics?(0:38:50) - What do we know to be true in quantum physics and philosophy?(0:54:19) - How can we transforming the school system?(1:04:19) - A discussion about religion, gender, and continuums(1:19:13) - Who would Neil like to have a conversation with if given the opportunity?(1:27:36) - Why you should be Ashamed to dieKey Takeaways:Living forever comes with its own set of challenges, including resource conservation, terraforming Mars, and the lack of urgency in life. We explore the concept of 'escape velocity of aging,' where the number of years that passes equals the increase in the average life expectancy of civilization, and how it could lead to humanity living forever. However, living forever comes with a bigger existential problem. See, knowing our mortality gives us meaning to our lives and how living forever could potentially lead to a life with no meaning. Curiosity and exploration are important. However, most parents have a natural instinct to protect their child may prevent them from learning important lessons in life. Think of how a seemingly mundane event such as a child playing with an egg can become an entire conversation about the natural world, and how the cost of ignorance can be more expensive than the cost of education. There are three categories of truth: personal truth, objective truth, and truth that is repeated. We acknowledge personal truths can invoke powerful emotions and even lead to armed conflict. Each one of these truths have their own characteristics that make it true in its own definition. To learn more about Neil:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neildegrassetyson/Website: https://neildegrassetyson.com/My links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we explore the therapeutic benefits of laughter. We talk about how laughter has an impact on your mental and physical well-being, making it as effective as any other healthy habit you may want to take on.We also chat about how laughter is a universal language that is spoken by all humans and that is great to create bonds with people. What we discuss:00:56: Is laughter medicine?03:18: How does laughter help us on a physiological level?04:31: What are the other forms of laughter therapy?05:21: Can laughter create bonds?08:35: What are our favorite comedians?My links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you have a bit of friction in your relationship?In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we share the 3 hard truths about relationships and what these mean for you. Whether it be trying too hard to be liked, agreeing with everything your partner asks from you, or disliking certain qualities in others, these tend to bring up some hard truths about yourself.What we discuss:01:20: 3 hard truths about relationships02:06: Does trying too hard make someone else not like you?05:29: What does the quality you dislike in someone else mean about you? 10:51: Do you need a bit of friction in relationships?14:39: Can what we dislike change throughout time?Key Takeaways:When you try too hard to be liked by others, you may come off as desperate. This will make it a lot harder for the person you’re trying to impress to like you.If you dislike a quality in someone, it may be because you see it in yourself. Do some self-reflection next time you point something out about your partner.Relationships, where there is little to no friction, don’t work - you can’t always agree on everything at all times and have a really strong bond. My links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you believe you have what it takes?In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Robin Arzón about how she built the self-confidence to go after the life she wants and accomplish her ambitious goals. Regardless of how big she was thinking, she always felt like she could get what she wanted as she not only put in the physical work but also put in the effort for her mindset. Through her journaling practice, she asks herself the right questions to prime her mind to believe she is capable of everything she wanted.Robin also shares how she set boundaries with the things that don’t serve her, so she can have time for the things that do. Whether it be to spend time with her family or to focus on more important projects, she explains that she had to learn how to say no and what to say no to. Robin Arzón is Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton. She believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. Formerly a corporate lawyer, Arzón left behind a successful law career to embark on new adventures in the health and wellness space and has since reinvented herself into a 27x marathon and ultra-marathon runner, MasterClass instructor, highly-sought after keynote speaker, 2x New York Times bestselling author, and author of the forthcoming self-empowerment journal, Welcome, Hustler: An Empowerment Journal, publishing September 26, 2023. Most recently, Arzón founded Swagger Society, the first lifestyle membership club in Web3, and a kingdom of hustlers that share a growth mindset and the collective goal of leveling up in life.What we discuss:01:27: How connected are the words “hustle” and “confidence”?03:44: What is Robin’s story?06:36: How did Robin accomplish everything she did at Peloton? 09:00: What does Robin look for in the people she hires?10:20: How can you find the inner confidence to change careers?17:04: Can you teach someone self-belief and confidence?19:24: Did Robin have an idea of what Peloton would bring to her life?21:02: How many classes does Robin teach in a day?21:54: What does a day in life look like for Robin?25:02: How does Robin get everything done?26:01: How does Robin decide when she is going to say “no”?27:55: How does Robin balance her career and personal life?30:26: What is Robin Web3's project about?35:56: Does Robin think Web3 will be the next big thing?36:37: What habits does Robin practice daily?40:12: What is on Robin’s vision board?Key Takeaways:Learning how to say no is just as important as figuring out what you’re going to say no to. It’s not always a question of “What do I have time for” but also a question of “What do I want to do?” Before you add something to your calendar, it should be something you feel like doing, that you can show up as your best self, and that will help you progress towards the end goal. So if it’s a mediocre “yes”, it’s a no. Nurturing your self-belief and building confidence starts by asking yourself the right questions. When you are honest with yourself and set out what you are capable of, what you can do, and why nothing is stopping you other than your mind, it becomes a lot easier to believe in yourself and move forward. Through the actions you take and the experience you gain, you will eventually build up your confidence. After all, confidence can only be built through action. Your daily habits are how you prime your brain to accomplish everything you have set out for yourself. Because once the brain is set on a goal, the body will follow. So by adopting daily practices like journaling, visualization, and other habits of this sort, you are prepping yourself mentally to go for everything you want in life. To learn more about RobinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinnyc/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.robinarzon.com/Book: https://www.robinarzon.com/welcome-hustlerMy links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you think opposites attract?In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, we chat about whether or not opposites really do attract in relationships and whether it’s a good idea or not to be in a relationship with someone who is the total opposite of you. The reality is, similarities between personalities and values are key to a long-lasting relationship.What we discuss:01:32: Do opposites attract?02:26: Do personalities have to be opposites?08:10: What does the research say on whether opposites attract or not?14:11: Is it possible for love to slowly grow over time?Key Takeaways:While many people may be looking for opposites in potential partners to complement their personalities, it could be a better idea to look for similarities. Your partner’s values must align with your own. This is not something you can compromise on nor would it be a good idea to look for someone with opposite values as yours.My links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

Do you really believe that cardiologists recommend Cheerios?In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Vani Hari about the lies that multi-billion dollar industries are feeding us every day when it comes to our foods. From misleading statements to paying for health associations to give their seal of approval for their products, the corruption in the food industry is enormous. Vani explains how it’s up to you to watch out for yourself and make informed decisions when buying food for your family. Not only does she provides tips on how you can do that, but she also shares some of the corruption she witnessed first-hand.Vani Hari is an activist that lives in North Carolina and the author of the new book, The Food Babe Way, which guides 21 essential habits she taught herself to take control of her health. What we discuss:01:17: How did Vani get started in the food industry?12:03: How did Vani monetize her blog?14:43: Who are Vani’s business partners?19:27: What’s happening in the food industry?24:38: Do health associations care about our health?26:57: What is the three questions detox?34:26: What is the difference between organic and grass-fed?36:24: What buzzwords do you need to watch out for?38:10: Why are American companies using better ingredients for overseas consumption but not in the United States?46:18: How do Vani’s kids eat?53:00: How can you eat healthy when you’re out and about?56:47: Where can you find Truvani products?Key takeaways:Our food is corrupted in America. Most of the labels we see on our foods aren’t worth much - they’re pay to play and multi-billion dollar companies have the money to play. For example. health associations are putting their stamps of approval on products in exchange for a large cheque. As a result, these companies are playing with our health as we trust these indications on food packaging as telling the quality of a product we are buying. We need to inform ourselves about what these companies are putting in our food so we can make better decisions at the grocery store.Most food companies in the United States are purposely feeding Americans lower-quality foods using lower-quality ingredients, simply because they can and the regulations allow them to. But when it comes to expanding overseas, these same companies have no issue using better quality ingredients to serve those populations to comply with their regulations over food. Thus, these companies do have the “winning recipe” for making better quality foods here in America but chose not to.You can’t take anything for face value when you’re reading marketing statements on a product’s packaging. Many of these statements can be manipulated to make you believe that products are a lot healthier for you than they are. This is why learning how to read labels and researching what some of the added ingredients are is your best bet for buying foods that aren’t harmful to your health. Thank you to our sponsors:Get started today with Disney’s Hulu Ad Manager at www.huluadmanager.com/stream.Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/hustle To learn more about Vani:Website: https://foodbabe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/Book: https://foodbabekitchen.com/My links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen 

What do you think is more dangerous: breathing in smog or flossing your teeth?In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Darin Olien about the invisible fatal conveniences we use and do every day. The world we live in makes us believe we have to but in reality, these conveniences are harming us and the planet. Darin stresses how important it is to take our health into our own hands, do our own research and due diligence, and make decisions for our health. One should never trust companies to do what’s in our best interest. And the same goes for government agencies, like the FDA, that we think are there to protect us: they aren’t. Darin Olien is co-host of the Emmy™ Award Winning, #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron. He has spent nearly 20 years exploring the planet discovering new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter Darin developed, Shakeology. He is also the founder of Barukas™, the most nutrient-dense nut in the world coming from the Savannah “Cerrado” of Brazil. As host of the widely popular podcast The Darin Olien Show, Darin curiously explores people, solutions, and health as well as life’s Fatal Conveniences™ – a segment of the show uncovering modern-day flaws and challenges that may be undermining our health and our environment. What we discuss:01:12: What motivated Darin to write his latest book?09:32: How bad are EMFs for our health?10:25: What do AirPods do to your health?24:59: Does airplane mode make your phone safer to look around for you?26:25: Are our gadgets causing cancer?27:45: What’s the solution to tracking your health?30:53: Are the TSA scanners dangerous?35:53: Is spandex safe?39:22: Is cotton safer than polyester?49:16: What is the most shocking fatal convenience?54:35: How can we learn more about which products are dangerous?59:10: How sensitive was Darin’s dad to chemicals?1:02:55: What are the symptoms that you are over-exposed to chemicals?1:06:33: Is aging cream doing what it claims to do?1:10:34: How can you turn a fatal convenience into a healthy convenience?1:12:36: What are the benefits of Barukas nuts?1:16:19: How is Shakeology different from other brands?1:20:07: What is Darin’s morning routine?Key takeaways:When it comes to your health, you cannot under any circumstance trust companies to do what’s in your best interest. And the same goes for government agencies, like the FDA, that we think are there to protect us: they aren’t. You need to take your health into your own hands, do your own research and due diligence, and make decisions for your health. Most fatal conveniences that are in our food can easily be avoided with one simple solution: grow your food. Not only is the produce that you grow yourself best for you, but they eventually become more convenient to eat than to go to the supermarket and picking out supposedly “fresh” produce.Most of the pains, aches, and illnesses we are experiencing are symptoms of over-exposure to chemicals and pollutants. When you start feeling anything other than healthy, it’s a sign that you need to change your lifestyle and be more careful of what it is you ingest, breathe in, and wear.To learn more about Darin:Website: https://darinolien.com/Podcast: https://darinolien.com/podcasts/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darinolien/?hl=enBook: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/My links:Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/Instagram: @therealjencohen