They say one of the secrets to a well-lived life, free of suffering, is the ability to let go and surrender. This week I got to chat with Kute Blackson on the magic of learning to let go of what no longer serves you, and how grief often shows up through the process of letting go. Kute is a transformational speaker, best-selling author, and has been recognized as the "Mindfulness guru that billionaires go to for advice" by Inc Magazine. In this episode, Kute shares: His backstory and how he sought spirituality his entire life How to distinguish anxiety versus feeling our intuition What derails us from following our intuition The practice of surrendering and how fear disrupts our ability to let go Why grieving is a key component to surrender How Kute defines happiness & what brings him endorphins For more information on Kute's spiritual event "Boundless Bliss" in Bali 2024, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Thrilled to have Dr. Paul Zak, researcher, TED speaker, and author of "Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness," on the podcast this week to explore the science of morality and how to create more high value experiences in life. We discuss: The breakthrough research led by Paul’s lab that discovered oxytocin as the moral molecule The role that oxytocin plays when building trust and how trust influences moral behavior What ‘peak experiences’ are in life, and the neuroscience that supports how we can create more extraordinary moments Paul’s philosophy on happiness, well-being, and morality as a professor and researcher What brings Paul endorphins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Excited to kick off Mental Health Awareness month featuring none other than the multi-hyphenate Larissa May, Founder of #HalftheStory, which is a non-profit that is on a mission to empower the next generation's relationship with technology. We discuss... How Larissa’s struggles with mental health in college sparked inspiration for developing #HalftheStory How Larissa defines digital wellness and certain practices to enhance our digital well-being What it means to move from “passive” to “active” technology consumption Strategies for digital flourishing and for developing a healthier relationship to technology Larissa’s perspective on entrepreneurship, her morning routine as a founder, and theories on joy What brings Larissa endorphins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Dan Freed, founder of personalized nootropics company Take Thesis, came onto the podcast this week to discuss: Dan's struggles with ADHD as a kid, and non-linear career path that eventually led him to become a founder of a cognitive enhancement/nootropics company The neuroscience behind nootropics and how these supplements impact your energy, mood, focus, and cognitive functioning How to embrace failure and the power of utilizing your weaknesses as your superpower Dan's perspective on joy versus happiness and the importance of experiencing some struggle in life What brings Dan endorphins Use the code ENDORPHINS10 for a discount on your order! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Amanda Yarnell, Senior Director of the Center for Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, came onto the podcast to talk about: Amanda's background as a science journalist and how her previous experience led her to work at Harvard The inspiration for the 2023 Creators Summit on Mental Health, which was launched to build partnerships with well-being content creators dedicated to spread evidence-based messaging to their communities The methodology and researched shared by faculty at Harvard's Chan School of Public Health How Amanda envisions the future of content creation to impact how we engage with health-related news What brings Amanda endorphins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

This week I'm thrilled to have Jo Piazza, award-winning journalist, podcast host, best-selling author, on the podcast. In this episode, Jo and I chatted about: Jo's love for writing and how she got into the field of journalism Why traveling can be magical, and how new experiences open up our minds to feel joy in unique ways Some of Jo's craziest travel experiences (one of which led her to meet her husband!) The inspiration for her latest book "The Sicilian Inheritance," which is a murder mystery novel that releases on April 2nd What brings Jo endorphins in life You can pre-order The Sicilian Inheritance here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Aviron Interactive is a rowing machine that utilizes gaming psychology to drive motivation and consistency, designed to make workouts fun for their users. Founder & CEO Andy Hoang, and CMO, Inessa Karlinsky, sat down with Stella Stephanopoulos on the podcast this week to chat about: Andy & Inessa's personal backgrounds in fitness, sports, and entrepreneurship Why gamification is becoming a trend in sports + fitness, and the future of fitness entertainment How game design can help us reconnect to the joy in exercise Lessons learned from entrepreneurship in gaining trust and pivoting when things don't go as expected How Andy & Inessa define happiness What brings Andy & Inessa endorphins --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

Sara Cullen, Founder + CEO of GEM, a real-food vitamin that's packed with essential vitamins in just one bite, came onto Everyday Endorphins this week to discuss: The health implications American's are facing from a lack of biodiversity within the traditional food system Why it's important to "eat" your vitamins and how the supplement industry doesn't necessarily fill the gaps in our diets Sara's personal health struggles and her inspiration for starting GEM Sara's approach to product design and the nutrients that are dense in GEM bites How Sara defines health + well-being What brings Sara endorphins Use the code "EE30" for 30% off your first month of GEM! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

This week I'm stoked to have Austin Wiberg and Hannah Minardi, co-founders of ⁠Standard Self Care⁠, the leading cosmeceutical skincare line made with clean, bioactive products, on the podcast to discuss: Their entreprenuerial journey's and inspiration for co-founding Standard Self Care The relationship between skincare, self-care, and our confidence Self-care "disparities" between women vs. men and why self-care is important for everyone Navigating challenges as an enterpreneur and the importance of cultivating a self-care routine How Austin & Hannah define happiness What brings Austin & Hannah endorphins! You can use the code "Endorphins40" for 40% off your order! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support

I'm thrilled to have my friend, Kristina Headrick, who is the founder of Yia Mas, a lifestyle brand and workshop series inspired by the traditions of wellness embedded in Hellenic culture, on the show this week to discuss how we can apply the teachings of Greek philosophers to the pursuit of cultivating greater joy in life. In this episode we chat about: How building a relationship to one's culture, heritage, and identity strengthens our well-being Kristina's inspiration for building Yia Mas and their offerings 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stella-stephanopoulos/support