Most people are trying to fix their health by adding more.. but what if the real problem is what you’re not eliminating?

India sits down with Sandy Martin, author of Biological EDGE, to break down why the wellness industry keeps people stuck in cycles of optimization, stress, and overconsumption, and what it actually takes to feel better.

Topics: biohacking • anxiety • nervous system • wellness industry • stress • health optimization

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It’s not getting pregnant that ends your life, but WHO you have a child with that can ruin you.

In this solo episode, India defines the current “baby mama epidemic”, and talks about the real issue causing the spread across high-performing women: decision-making, standards, and the hyper independent woman arc .

Using pop culture examples like Latto, Rihanna, Ciara, and Naomi Osaka, this episode explores how modern dating, social media, and cultural narratives influence who we choose to build families with.

Topics: relationships • dating standards • baby mama culture • modern dating • pop culture commentary • motherhood • decision-making

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Addiction doesn’t look the way you think it does, and it can happen to anyone. Even YOU, bookie.

India sits down with Sara Snow, a former meth addict who began using at 14 and spent years cycling through addiction, arrests, and recovery programs before getting sober and rebuilding her life.

From teenage drug use to motherhood, entrepreneurship, and sobriety, this episode explores what addiction really looks like, why it happens, and what it takes to change.

Topics: addiction recovery • meth addiction • teen addiction • sobriety • ADHD & addiction • mental health • entrepreneurship • motherhood

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Guest → Sarah Snow @iamsarasnow

The $2B wellness industry is built on the idea that one product can fix everything from your anxiety, your stress, your sleep, and even addiction.But that’s just not how real healing works, bookie.

India sits down with Morgan Smith, CEO of Kalm With Kava, to unpack what kava actually is, and why it should be used as part of a broader mental health toolkit, not a cure.

From anxiety and panic attacks to addiction, consumer misinformation, and the rise of alcohol alternatives, this episode explores what it really means to support your mental health in a sustainable way.

Topics: kava • anxiety • addiction • wellness industry • alcohol alternatives • mental health tools • stress management

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Guest → Morgan Smith @kalm_with_kava | Visit His Website

Domestic violence is so misunderstood. People ask, “Why didn’t they just leave?” when the real question is what made it so hard to leave in the first place.

Jennifer Ewald, LCSW, who has extensive experience working with survivors of domestic violence, breaks down what abuse actually looks like beyond physical violence and the subtle power dynamics that silently trap people in harmful relationships.

This episode is part of Podcasthon, where podcasts around the world dedicate an episode to a nonprofit. This episode highlights Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse, which supports survivors of domestic violence. If you or someone you know may be experiencing abuse, reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline for resources.

Topics: domestic violence • psychology of abusers • couples therapy • abusive relationships • Diddy & Cassie

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Guest → Jennifer Ewald @balancedmindcounselingde | Visit Her Website

Only 10% of addicts receive treatment in a given year, and most never seek help voluntarily. That’s where guardianships or conservatorships come in.

India speaks with attorney Mark Astor, who works with families across the U.S. to legally intervene when a loved one is struggling with addiction or severe mental illness. From the necessity for involuntary treatment options to how the criminal justice system fails those suffering, this episode explores how families can legally help people who are unable to help themselves.

Topics: addiction recovery • guardianship law • conservatorship • mental health intervention • Marchman Act • family addiction support

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Guest → Mark Astor @astor.simovitch.law | Visit His Website

Was Tyra Banks really the villain of America’s Next Top Model, or was she shaped by the trauma she experienced as one of the first black Supermodels, capital “S”?

India sits down with Chicago model, Gabrielle, to unpack the reality behind the modeling industry and the ongoing ANTM discourse online.

They discuss what modeling is actually like behind the scenes, the difference between constructive criticism and humiliation in high-performance industries, and whether the push for diversity in fashion is genuine progress or performative inclusion.

Topics: ANTM controversy • modeling industry expectations • cancel culture and artistic direction • constructive criticism in creative industries • diversity in fashion

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Guest → Gabrielle Clancy | @bruhits_gao4

Is real journalism dying in the age of social media? Let’s break down the difference between journalism and storytelling, and how algorithms reward outrage, validation, and viral narratives over verified facts.

We say we want truth and accountability. But what we actually amplify is controversy and content that confirms our identity.

From confirmation bias and parasocial relationships to the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial and the BAFTA controversy, this episode unpacks how misinformation spreads, why public opinion moves faster than facts, and what real journalism actually requires.

Topics: journalism vs storytelling • BAFTA/BBC Controversy • Moral outrage • social media rage bait • media literacy & critical thinking

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