EP 19. We all crave connection but sometimes we don’t know how to get it. In this episode of Well Done, I chat with Jena Catalano, the founder of the LA-based luxury wellness community AIRE Wellness, to explore how connection can help alleviate stress, burnout and isolation in a post-pandemic world. We talk about how Jena’s own experience from corporate burnout and gut health struggles led her to create AIRE, and how everything from poolside lymphatic massages to mini retreats and member picnics, are helping AIRE community members build real, authentic connections and friendships, while also discovering cool new wellness brands along the way.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why community-building is the new influencer marketing
• How Jena turned her TikTok following into a real thriving business and community
• How chronic stress can lead to major gut health issues
• Jena’s favorite wellness tools and trends, including her favorite wellness splurges
• The wellness trend she doesn’t subscribe to—and what she recommends instead
• A simple method for celebrating wins and quieting self-doubt

Resources from this episode:

• Follow AIRE Wellness on Instagram and TikTok: @airewellness
• Learn more about AIRE: airewellness.life
• Brands mentioned:
  • Oura Ring
  • Energy bar brand: B.T.R. Nation
  • Lip syrup brand: Ahyun
• Tools mentioned: Ear seeding, lymphatic drainage massages, red light therapy
  
  

Guest Bio

Jena Catalano is the founder of AIRE Wellness, a luxury wellness community born out of burnout and a desire to challenge hustle culture. After leaving a high-stress career in fashion PR, she launched AIRE to create intentional spaces where movement, connection, and self-care take center stage. Since its 2022 debut, AIRE has hosted over 50 curated events in Los Angeles, collaborated with top wellness and lifestyle brands, and launched Club AIRE—a membership program designed to deepen community and make holistic wellness more accessible.

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EP 18. Is your daily posture silently fueling chronic pain and stress? In this episode of Well Done, I am joined by Ramin Waraghai—mind-body coach, posture expert, author of Effortless Back Pain Solutions, and founder of Rectify, a revolutionary smart posture wearable—to unpack the hidden drivers behind back pain and physical misalignment.

We’ll dive into Ramin’s personal journey from being a semi-professional soccer player with debilitating back pain and knee arthritis to discovering the root causes of chronic pain that conventional medicine often misses. Find out how modern approaches to posture, breathwork, and nervous system balance, combined with daily habits and stress levels, are revolutionizing the way we move and feel in this insight-packed episode

You’ll Learn:

• The "barrel theory" and why one movement is usually not the cause of injury
• How to use breathwork to instantly improve your mobility and posture
• The role of the diaphragm and nervous system in improving posture and flexibility
• How Ramin's innovative sensor shirt technology is revolutionizing posture training
• The link between posture, mood and long-term health and longevity
• How most traditional physical therapy fails to address the root cause of back issues
• How your daily habits may be quietly contributing to bad posture and chronic pain
• The truth about barefoot shoes, high heels, and their impact on your entire body

Resources:

• Ramin's website: www.raminwaraghai.com
• Online Training Platform: www.rebalanced-athlete.com
• Smart Posture Sensor Shirt: www.rectify.care
• Instagram: @raminwaraghai
• Youtube: @raminwaraghai
• Book: Effortless Back Pain Solutions

Guest Bio

Ramin Waraghai is a mind-body coach, author of Effortless Back Pain Solutions, and founder of Rebalanced, an online training platform focused on posture, pain relief, and functional movement. After overcoming his own career-ending injuries as a semi-professional soccer player, he now helps others realign their bodies and nervous systems for lasting health. Ramin is also the founder of Rectify, a posture-correcting, smart wearable device that blends sensor technology with personalized movement tracking to support long-term physical alignment.

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EP 17. What are the game-changing wellness trends for 2025 and beyond? In this solo episode of Well Done, I discuss some of my favorite wellness trends right now, from brain-rewiring apps you can use while brushing your teeth, to Sardine Girl Summer, and what’s actually worth your time and money. These trends aren't flashy gadgets or snake-oil remedies, but more subtle wellness trends that have been getting attention on social media and have the scientific evidence to back them up.

But this episode is more than just a listicle. It opens up with an honest reflection on the accessibility gap in wellness, asking us to all think about what it truly means to live well in a world where wellness is commercialized and only accessible to certain groups.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The neuroscience-backed app I swear by for daily mental rewiring (and how my twins surprisingly love it too!)
• The reason wellness social clubs are booming post-pandemic
• Whether mood-boosting foods and drinks are proven to work
• The apps that can potentially help you create a better relationship with your partner
• A superfood that’s been an Asian staple for centuries that is having a wellness moment on social media
• My honest take on what wellness really means, outside of the commercialized trends and products

Resources:

• Activations App by Mimi Bouchard
• AIRE Wellness
• Alice Functional Chocolates
• Lively Cycle Syncing App
• Fishwife
• Crown Prince Sardines
• Fly By Jing Chili Oil
  
  

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