Fitness goes beyond pushing the limits of your body, and if there's anyone who knows that, it's Jeremy Kaplan. In this episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby spoke with Jeremy, the founder and own of Ascend Athletics in Edgewater, New Jersey, where he integrates the lessons he's learned into transformative training programs designed to build mental strength. Join the conversation as Jeremy talks about why he is SOUL OVER Overconsumption, how to set yourself up for success physically and mentally, how things like reading and the people you surround yourself with impact you, and so much more!
Learn all about Jeremy's gym, Ascend Athletics, on Instagram (@_ascendathletics) and ascendathletics.fit
Introduction: 00:00:00
Welcome, Jeremy Kaplan!: 00:01:49
"Together We Ascend" Philosophy: 00:02:56
SOUL OVER Overconsumption: 00:10:21
Setting Up for Success: 00:16:30
Benefits of Reading and Writing: 00:26:39
Push Your Limits: 00:34:58
The Vibe Affects Your Tribe: 00:37:57
Practical Tips to Avoid Overconsumption: 00:45:18
Rapid-fire Questions: 00:50:41
Wrapping Up: 01:02:00
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Happy New Year, SOUL OVER IT listeners! As Taylor and Abby go into 2025, they take the time to reflect and share the gifts and challenges received in 2024 and look ahead to what the next chapter holds for them. Listen as they go over life updates, why they are SOUL OVER the hustle and grind, how 2024 has shaped them, choosing to be present and experience joy in 2025, and how you can manifest your desired reality!
Introduction: 00:00
Happy New Year!: 00:48
SOUL OVER the Hustle and Grind: 04:46
Staying Present in 2025: 08:02
Abby's Life Updates: 11:29
Taylor's Life Updates: 24:31
Biggest Lessons Learned in 2024: 31:42
What Taylor and Abby Discovered About Themselves: 38:28
Things Left Behind in 2024: 42:09
What to Look Forward to in 2025: 44:23
Things Ready to Manifest: 46:23
Tips to Manifest Your Desired Reality: 51:05
Advice Going Into 2025: 53:30
Wrapping Up: 54:47
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
There are many factors at play when it comes to improving our overall health, and Mike Ramirez is working hard to bridge the gap between emotional and physical health to help others become more regulated. In this jam-packed episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby had the opportunity to chat with Mike, who has been teaching mobility and contrast therapy classes to help his clients. Learn how Mike had to rebuild his health from the ground up after sustaining injuries, why he is SOUL OVER the disconnection people face between the mental and physical in their health journeys, and the different ways you can discover your balanced "gray area" while using different tools to stay regulated.
Find Mike Ramirez on Instagram (@mike.rhs) and Rebel Health Society (rebelhealthsociety.com)
Introduction: 00:00
Welcome, Mike Ramirez!: 01:37
The Need to Regulate: 03:36
Dive Into What Makes Sense for You: 07:01
Handling a Disregulated Nervous System: 11:16
How Mike Discovered His Gray Area: 16:30
Staying Present: 22:45
Various Tools and Practices for Regulation: 25:20
SOUL OVER Resistence to Connection Between Health and Experiences: 34:25
Cultivating Balance: 40:42
Wrapping Up: 46:54
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Acne isn't just something teenagers deal with - you yourself might be dealing with adult acne. In this episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby chat with Amanda Merlo, Medical Aesthetican, to learn more about adult acne and how to heal problematic skin conditions holistically from the inside out! Listen as Amanda dives into her own hardships with acne, her journey to becoming an aesthetician, why she is SOUL OVER people being taken advantage of for their acne for profit, and how you can take care of yourself moving forward.
Find Amanda Merlo on Instagram @amandamerlo_le and @white_collar_wellness
Introduction: 00:00
Welcome, Amanda Merlo!: 01:05
SOUL OVER Industry Taking Advantage of Acne-Prone Skin: 01:32
Understanding Factors Around Adult Acne: 4:55
Dealing with Doctors and Looing at Symptoms as Clues: 16:27
Starting Her Own Business: 29:59
Finding Triggers for Acne: 35:06
Sking Trends Giving "The Ick": 40:18
Self Care and Healthy Mindsets: 42:09
Recommendations to Treat Adult Acne: 46:48
Wrapping Up: 47:49
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Are you a highly sensitive individual seeking to ground yourself in your spiritual journey? Look no further, as in this episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby chat with Elicia Santa Maria, a certified Conscious Connect Breathwork facilitator helping others through breahwork exercises! Sit down and listen as Elicia dives into hypersensitivity and how breathwork has helped her and her clients in addition to why she is SOUL OVER having to be strong, and join along in a breathwork exercise right in this episode!
Find Elicia Santa Maria on Instagram (@eliciasantamaria) and eliciasantamaria.com
Introduction: 00:00
Welcome, Elicia Santa Maria!: 01:32
Understanding Hypersensitivity: 04:09
Unmasking and Receiving Clarity: 07:45
SOUL OVER Having to Be Strong: 16:13
Discovering Breathwork: 20:37
Conscious Connected Breathwork: 25:20
A Typical Session with Elicia: 28:58
How Breathwork Has Helped Elicia: 35:50
Breathwork Exercise on the Podcast!: 38:32
Wrapping Up: 42:48
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
As the holidays approach, many of us feel the weight of loss more acutely. Whether it's a loved one who has passed or a relationship that has changed, the season can bring a mix of joy and deep sorrow. In today’s episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby talk about navigating grief during this time of year and why they are SOUL OVER faking how they feel—sharing heartfelt stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you honor your feelings while still finding moments of peace and connection.
Introduction: 00:00
SOUL OVER Faking How You Feel During the Holidays: 03:47
Taylor Navigating This Time of Year: 07:50
Abby's Experience: 16:14
Sharing, Honoring and Creating New Traditions: 19:19
Developing a Grief Toolbox for Yourself: 30:14
Having a Plaing, Getting Support, What Not to Say and Other Tips: 36:51
Wrapping Up: 46:11
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Let's wish Taylor a very Happy Birthday! It's Taylor's Saturn return, which means it's her turn to be in the hot seat as Abby asks her fun, juicy, and sentimental questions in this episode of SOUL OVER IT! Learn all of the tea about Taylor and get some words of wisdom as she talks about what a Saturn return is and what that means for her at this point in her life, how she has grown over the years, what she is SOUL OVER, and what she is looking forward to in the years ahead.
Introduction: 00:00
Taylor Reaching Her Saturn Return: 02:57
Biggest Lessons Learned (So Far): 06:14
What Makes Taylor Feel Alive: 08:37
Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again!: 10:30
Trends: 12:05
What Does Love Mean?: 14:00
Top Qualities in a Man: 16:45
A Hidden Talent?!: 19:20
Taylor's Guilty Pleasures: 21:54
Reliving a Day: 25:48
Celebrating Life: 28:54
Bucket List: 30:18
What's Taylor Most Passionate About?: 31:59
Overcoming Fear: 33:35
What Can Taylor Not Live Without?: 36:34
"Feeling Grown Up": 37:26
Words of Wisdom: 38:20
What is an Empwrd Sol?: 42:54
Taylor is SOUL OVER...: 44:28
Taylor is SOUL INTO...: 48:08
Wrapping Up: 51:09
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
What's your relationship with food and fitness? In this episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby sit down with Gabby Male, an entrepreneur and content creator who has set out to educate others in how health is more than just about food and fitness. Listen to why Gabby is SOUL OVER "Diet Culture", the expectations versus reality of what being healthy entails, and best practices to take care of yourself!
Find Gabby Male on Instagram (@gabbymale) and TikTok (@gabbymale)
Check out Gabby's apparel company, relic96!
Introduction: 00:00
Welcome, Gabby Male!: 01:22
Relationship with Dieting Over the Years: 04:46
SOUL OVER New Wave of Diet Culture: 10:13
Asking Yourself "Why" and Overcoming Fear for Self-Love: 17:00
Health is an Umbrella: 22:20
Pressure for Wedding Prep and Cultural Expectations: 32:08
Relationship with Physical Fitness: 35:40
Practices in Gabby's Toolbox: 47:26
Tips to Fall Out of Diet Culture: 54:00
Wrapping Up: 57:30
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Happy Birthday, Abby! Taylor turns her attention to her younger sister Abby on her 25th Birthday and puts her in the spotlight! Get a deep-dive into Abby as Taylor asks her questions around her outlooks on life and the many lessons she's learned in recent years, with many laughs and heartfelt moments along the way.
Introduction: 00:00
Happy Birthday, Abby!: 00:50
Excited About Life: 02:15
#Learning #Healing: 03:01
Scott Eastwood Has My Heart: 03:39
Abby: The Musical!: 04:48
What's Inspiring Abby?: 05:55
Best Piece of Advice Received: 07:16
Advice to Her Teenage Self: 07:51
Book Recommendation: 09:35
Spirit Animal: 10:40
Best Gifts Received and Given: 11:20
Worst Gift Received: 12:49
What Abby's Most Excited About: 14:13
Go-to for Having a Good Laugh: 15:14
Today's Affirmation: 15:55
Abby's Funniest Memory with Taylor: 16:09
Superlative: 22:09
Life-Shaping Events: 23:16
Love and Relationships: 30:04
Greatest Strength: 38:53
What's an EMPWRD SOL?: 43:02
What's Abby SOUL OVER?: 46:30
Wrapping Up: 50:19
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Get inspired with Kelsey Lensman in this episode of SOUL OVER IT! Kelsey is an entrepreneur, fellow Buckeye, sports medicine specialist, a sought-after speaker, and a self-proclaimed "normal girl on a big mission" out to inspire women to push their limits. Listen as Taylor and Abby talk to Kelsey about coaching women through EmpowHER Fitness, why she competed in 48 fitness competitions in 48 states in 48 days, her experiences in gaining confidence in herself, and how you too can find confidence to do things that you never thought you could do!
Find Kelsey Lensman on Instagram (@kelseylensman), YouTube, and kelseylensman.com
Introduction: 00:00
Welcome, Kelsey Lensman!: 01:50
SOUL INTO Stepping Into a Next Level Version of Yourself: 03:27
Getting Past Fear and What Ifs: 09:54
Staying Confident in Discomfort: 21:45
Who Helps Kelsey Through Tough Times?: 28:52
Kelsey's Book Recommendations: 34:31
What Inspired Kelsey to Write Her Own Book: 36:02
Defining Self-Confidence Over Time: 39:25
Positioning Yourself to Achieve Your Goals: 46:12
What Empowerment Means to Kelsey: 51:40
Wrapping Up / Where to Find Kelsey: 53:42
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Taking care of babies is such a massive undertaking, and it is so important for mothers to listen to their own intuition to help take care of and guide their children on their journeys. This is why Taylor and Abby's guest Emily Miotto - a theta healing practitioner, instructor, and mother - is SOUL OVER mothers being disconnected from their intuition! In this episode of SOUL OVER IT, listen as Emily explains what a "New Earth Child" is, the challenges of raising a baby in today's world, how she's helped countless mamas raise their children, and what you can do as a mom to encourage your child's abilities.
Find Emily Miotto on Instagram (@thewild.mom) and emilymiotto.com
Do You Have a New Earth Child? Find Out Here!
Introduction: 00:00
Welcome, Emily Miotto!: 01:26
SOUL OVER Mom's Being Disconnected From Intuition: 02:54
What is a New Earth Child?: 07:59
Why Do Many Mothers Go Against the Grain?: 14:59
Emily's Biggest Challenges Raising Her Baby: 22:56
Backlash: 27:12
Teaching Our Children to Listen to Their Own Intuition: 31:00
Ways Moms Can Encourage the Abilities of New Earth Children: 37:50
Wrapping Up / Where to Find Emily: 45:31
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Are you feeling behind, or maybe bogged down by the pressures society throws at you every day? You're not alone, as hosts Taylor and Abby Scarpello are also SOUL OVER the toxic pressure that society places on all of us all in the name of achieving perfection. In this episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby dive into what external pressures feel like and how they lead to comparisons, judgement, and resentment, the different expectations they've faced through different kinds of relationships in their lives, and tips on how you can set your own your own expectations for a happier life.
Introduction: 00:00
SOUL OVER Society Places on Us: 00:44
Loneliness and Comparisons From External Pressure: 07:23
Ways Pressure Has Been Placed on Our Hosts: 10:29
Emotions That Arise From Pressures: 20:56
Looking Back at Past Relationships: 22:00
Pressures as Siblings: 35:44
Trusting to Be the Best Version of Yourself: 42:38
The Comparison Mindset: 45:20
Tips to Not Fall Into Pressure: 48:28
Wrapping Up: 56:51
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Do you know how much your genes can have an influence on your health journey? In this episode of of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby talk to Rhiannon Neuharth, a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor who is SOUL OVER the wrong impressions on MTHFR. Join the conversation as Rhiannon discusses how she found her passion helping "Neurospicy Women" on their paths to wellness, the customizable solutions she provides using her clients' genetic blueprints, and practices you can use in your everyday life to work on the symptoms you encounter on your health journey!
Find Rhiannon Beuharth on TikTok (@MTHFR_Coach), Instagram (@MTHFR_Coach), Facebook (www.facebook.com/MTHFRCoach), and at www.Revitalizing-Wellness.com
Introduction: 00:00
Meet Rhiannon Neuharth: 01:16
SOUL OVER Wrong Impressions of MTHFRs: 02:27
Symptoms Rhiannon Helps Treat: 07:21
Rhiannon's Journey: 12:27
Setting Proper Expectations for Treatment: 19:57
What Does the Genetic Blueprint Entail?: 27:28
Is There an Economical Way to Run Labs?: 35:54
Practices to Detox or Hone In on Symptoms: 39:26
Three Big Takeaways: 43:39
Where to Find Rhiannon: 45:30
Wrapping Up: 46:31
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
In the hustle and bustle of life, it can be easy to find yourself in a place where you're without purpose and direction. With that being said, Taylor and Abby are SOUL OVER feeling unfulfilled in society. If you're over feeling this way, this episode of SOUL OVER IT is for you. Listen as Taylor aned Abby discuss what it feels like to feel unfulfilled, how you can find joy in connecting to what gave you happiness as a child, and different practices you can turn to regularly to help give you the feeling you're looking for.
Introduction: 00:00
SOUL OVER Feeling Unfulfilled in Society: 00:38
What Does It Feel Like to Be Unfulfilled?: 04:14
Boredom and Creativity: 09:55
What Did You Enjoy as a Child?: 10:38
The Things You Would Do For Free: 16:13
Meditation, Journaling, and Other Useful Practices: 24:14
Wrapping Up: 46:54
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Do you know how much the technology we use and our routines influence the quality of our sleep and our overall health? In this episode of SOUL OVER IT, Taylor and Abby go over why they are SOUL OVER the harmful effects of technology and EMFs. Listen as they dive into what EMFs are and how they disrupt us, the importance of having routines when you go to bed and get ready the following morning, and tips to start optimizing your sleep now!
Introduction: 00:00
SOUL OVER the Harmful Effects of Technology and EMFs: 00:38
Disruptions Caused by EMFs: 02:18
Affects of Blue Light: 07:18
AM/PM Routines: 08:29
Abby's Evening Routine: 10:11
Taylor's Evening Routine: 17:02
Abby's Morning Routine: 30:26
Taylor's Morning Routine: 35:25
Tips to Optimize Your Sleep: 43:42
Wrapping Up: 46:54
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
As we learned from Hippocrates on the previous episode of the podcast, what we eat is vital to our health. So why is it difficult to find truly healthy options, in that case? Listen to the latest episode of SOUL OVER IT as Taylor and Abby talk about why they are SOUL OVER Big Food. Learn all about how food has become much more processed and contaminated with pesticides in the United States over the years, and gather tips and tricks along the way so you can pick the healthiest options the next time you shop for food!
Introduction: 00:00
SOUL OVER Big Food: 00:37
What Are We Putting in Our Bodies?: 05:02
Food in Other Countries: 09:34
Back to Basics: 15:32
Lab Grown Meat: 16:53
Apeel and Pesticides: 22:26
What to Look Out For: 30:02
Wrapping Up: 33:22
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
No one enjoys being gaslit - so why would anyone take being gaslit by their own doctor?! Join Taylor and Abby in the latest episode of SOUL OVER IT as they discuss lessons in health from the founder of modern medicine Hippocrates, their thoughts on Big Food, why they are SOUL OVER doctors gaslighting them. Plus, they share their stories over overcoming health adversities to give you the knowledge to take your health journey into you own hands!
Introduction: 00:00
Health Lessons with Hippocrates: 00:45
"The Story of Crisco": 07:36
The American Heart Association: 12:03
Thoughts on Big Food: 14:50
SOUL OVER Being Gaslighted by Doctors: 16:34
Taking Matters into Your Own Hands: 45:12
Wrapping Up: 49:32
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
Meet dynamic duo sisters Taylor and Abby Scarpello, the hosts of SOUL OVER IT, the podcast where science meets spirituality! Get to know Taylor and Abby through their life stories, why they started their business EMPWRD SOL, and get an idea of what they are SOUL OVER as they start to take you on a journey with tips and tricks to implement changes into your life.
Brought to you by EMPWRD SOL @empwrdsol
Co-Host Taylor Scarpello @taylormariescarpello
Co-Host Abby Scarpello @abby_scarpello
Produced by Keith Haas
WHAT ARE YOU SOUL OVER? The podcast where science meets spirituality. Join your favorite dynamic sister duo and hosts, Taylor and Abby Scarpello. We are the owners and founders of EMPWRD SOL. Get ready to explore the hidden truths of health optimization, wellness, spirituality, and empowerment; as we are on a mission of uncovering what your soul is asking to change in order to unleash your hidden potential.
Inspired by our own wellness and healing journeys, episodes will cover a wide range of topics that include biohacking practices, mindfulness, women’s health, and healing trauma and autoimmunity through relatable and shared experiences. Soul Over It guests include leading experts in the Holistic and Alternative Health and Wellness Field, Spiritual Gurus, doctors, researchers, and individuals who share their insights and experiences.
Tune in weekly every Thursday to SOUL OVER IT for a dose of inspiration, empowerment, and some exercise for the soul, right here on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube! So Grab your crystals, coffee, maybe a mocktail and journal, because you’ll definitely want to jot this down and take notes because us sisters are SOUL OVER IT!