Hungry2Live
Hungry2Live is about Human Connection over stigma, taboos and traumas that we were told to never share. While I live my life thru the lens of recovery, I will be interviewing humans from all walks of life who have become empowered by overcoming some sort of challenge that has helped shape them into who they are today. It is titled, Hungry2Live because after being in recovery for anorexia and exercise bulimia, the only thing that was constantly present was my hunger to survive, tell my story and remind people, that a challenging moment in one’s life, is not the end, but rather the beginning to something great! Women and men alike have had to break barriers when gender bending societal norms. Told to keep quiet and keep going despite personal battles. Providing a space and having a conversation while respecting boundaries as a human, and protecting their story is my number one priority.Sit back, listen and stay hungry for your dreams! For more info go to hungry2live.com or find me on instagram @hungry.2.live!
Episodes
22 episodes
Ep.22 H2L-Season One Finale
On this episode, Rachel takes a minute or 7 to wrap up the season and thank you for tuning in. Season one was a blast, with many great stories, but it’s time to take a break and reconnect to herself. See you next season.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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7:00
Ep.21 H2L- Diet Culture and its Toxicity with Ashley Paige
On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Ashley Paige. Ashley is an intuitive eating coach. After spending 22 years of her own life obsessing over food and over exercising, she realized there was more to life than that crazy cycle. Ashley talks a...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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23:04
Ep.20 H2L - Turning Trauma into an Alternative Mental Health Business with Nastasya Rose
On today’s episode, Rachel talks with Nastasya Rose. A child of sexual and emotional abuse, Nastasya has turned her trauma into a thriving six figure alternative mental health business. A vision she had at 14, has now surpassed any dream she im...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:09
H2L Ep. 19 Suicidal Tendencies, Porn and the Journey Inward- Faolan Sugarman-Lash
On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Faolan. Being bullied, having anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies by 20, Faolan began to retreat and became addicted to porn. This unconventional, less talked about addiction affected his per...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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31:06
H2L Ep.18 - When Exercise becomes a form of Self Harm - Sydney Freidin, previous NCAA gymnast, mental health advocate and ED Recovery
**TRIGGER WARNING **On today’s episode, Rachel continues her conversation with Sydney Freidin. Sydney’s battle with over exercise (exercise bulimia), inevitably ended her career in gymnastics. Sydney talks about diet culture, clean eating, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:58
Ep.17 H2L - College Sports, Mental Health and getting the help you need with Sydney Freidin
On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Sydney Freidin. This episode is #1, in a two part interview. Sydney was a previous NCAA athlete. Her career ended when she had to go on medical leave. After multiple surgeries, and stints in eating d...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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53:13
Ep.16 H2L-Jennifer Givens, Woman Warrior
On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Jennifer Givens. This woman warrior served six years in the Navy. Her petite frame did not hold her back on the ships. A fighter and single mother, Jennifer had many battles to fight on the home front and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:22
H2L E.15 Adoption, Armed Robbery and Second Chances with James Dunn
On this week’s episode Rachel talks with James Dunn. He was adopted, raised in a household with an alcoholic father, and arrested for attempted armed robbery at the age of 17. Although his youth could have shaped him to be a felon and a life fu...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:34
H2L E. 14, From Mommy Wine Culture to Normalizing Sobriety- with Michelle Smith
On today’s episode Rachel speaks with Michelle Smith. Michelle talks, Mommy Wine Culture, waking up in a hospital (multiple times) and normalizing sobriety. Drinking wine in a coffee tumbler was once commonplace for Michelle. Now, a woman who w...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:16
Ep.13 H2L-Sober Adjacent living to become a Healthy Happy Human - Paul Levitin
On today's episode, Rachel speaks with Paul Levitin. Paul is behind the Healthy Happy Human Project. He proclaims himself as "sober adjacent". For Paul, this means he has given up the stereotypical frat guy persona, and now is able ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:32
Ep.12 H2L. Finding answers and fighting for her life with Hashimotos - Stacey Robbins author, speaker, coach
On today’s episode, Rachel talks with Stacey Robbins. At 27, Stacey was fighting for her life. Her musical career was out on pause, as chronic fatigue, uninvited weight gain and anxiety plagued every cell. After gaining 100 pounds and very litt...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:15
Ep.11 H2L. Cerebral Palsy and Rock And Roll Dreams Come True - Brandon Mendenhall
On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Brandon Mendenhall. From a young age, Brandon was told he was not going to be able to do much. He was born with cerebral palsy. This affected his fine and gross motor skills. It also impacted his speech.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:52
Ep.10 H2L. Average dude to lifestyle changes with plants, consciousness and energy- Drew Kronlund
On today’s episode, Rachel talks with Drew Kronlund. Drew is the mastermind behind the brand, Plant Conscious Energy. A once skater boy, fast food consuming guy, Drew is now 100% plant based. He also oxidizes his own water (to be talked a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:16
H2L E.9 - Marketing by day, creator by night -Kyra Mitchell Lewis, entrepreneur and podcaster
On today’s show, Rachel talks with Kyra Mitchell Lewis, the founder of Glow Up Gyrl. Kyra radiates positive energy and is a resource to all who come her way. She exudes perseverance, strength and Gyrl power. Kyra is a business woman, entreprene...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:48
H2L E.8 - Katie Plunkett - Educator, thecalmclassroom.org
On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Katie Plunkett. Katie is an educator, who looks for alternative ways to connect with her students. Whether it be figure 8 breathing or coloring to soothe the senses, Katie thrives in a calm classroom. Kati...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:53
H2L E.7 - News Radio, Pop Culture and Climbing the Corporate Ladder as a POC - Mo’Kelly, KFI News, Political Analyst and Podcaster
On today's episode, Rachel speaks with Morris Kelly; Mo'Kelly. Mo can be heard on KFI. However, today Mo talks with Rachel, on Hungry2Live. Mo talks about getting started in radio, navigating his political analyst career, and speaki...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:28
H2L E.6 - From Trauma to Mama- Loss , Love and Positivity with Meghan Judge - Podcaster and Mother
On this weeks episode of Hungry2Live, Rachel speaks with Meghan Judge. Meghan’s story is anything but light. First the loss of her sister at the age of three, then the passing of her father at 13 and a nightmarish remarriage for her mom, when M...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:03
Hungry2Live Episode #5 Living in Two Worlds : CODA, Reality TV, Parenting and Teachable Moments with Jerry Ferris - Season 3 The Bachelorette, CODA, Advocate and Podcaster
On today’s episode, Rachel speaks with Jerry Ferris. Jerry Ferris was the winner of Bachelorette season three. What sparked interest in his story happened during the hometown episode when the world and Jerry learned that he was a Child of Deaf ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:16
Hungry2Live Episode #4 - Mary Murray, Communication Director for The Hidden Opponent - Supporting Mental Health Awareness in Student Athletes
On today’s show, Rachel speaks with Mary Murray. After her junior year season was interrupted by COVID-19, Mary found herself depressed and confused about where her life was going. All her dreams of playing softball her senior year were shatter...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:28
Hungry2Live Episode #3 - From Fear of Public Speaking to Podcast Host and CEO - Lauren Popish podcaster, CEO of The Wave A for Women by Women Podcasting Network
On today’s show, Rachel speaks with Lauren Popish. Lauren, a once Corporate America career woman, realized her fear of public speaking got in the way of her position. This caused anxiety and Lauren decided to switch gears. After moving from New...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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28:15
Hungry2Live Episode #2 - Chasing Dreams & Breaking “Social” Norms, Martine Beerman Content Creator
"How do you explain to your parents, like I plan on making a living by drawing people's faces on my face. Like how do you broach that conversation with your parents?" -Martine BeermanThis week I talk with Martine Beerman. Martine has 1.9...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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25:52
Hungry2Live Episode #1 - Story of Recovery & A Hunger for More, Rachel Freeman M.Ed. Author, Special Educator, Speaker
Welcome to Episode #1 of “Hungry2Live” with Rachel. This week, Special Education Teacher and Child Advocate Rachel Freeman, host and creator of the “Hungry 2 Live” Podcast, tells her story. She talks about her recovery from anore...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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16:28