Welcome to Season 2 of Directionally Challenged! Actress and our co-star from, “The Vampire Diaries” Nina Dobrev shares her journey on how she went from modeling to actress, what it was like to turn 30, and what drives her adventurous side.

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We’ve known fellow actor and friend Michael Trevino (The Vampire Diaries; Roswell, New Mexico) for ten years. We share our first impressions of each other, how we’ve grown over time, and what advice we’d give our future selves.

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We’re catching up with you and each other this week! We’re talking about where we’ve been and what we’ve been up to from motherhood to movies, being open, and answering a few of your questions!

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Let’s be real, the holidays aren’t always magical. We’re joined this week by Jackie Schimmel to bitch a little about the holiday season, gift-giving, and family.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieschimmel/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackieschimmel?lang=en

Blog: https://thebitchbible.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitch-bible/id966029848

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Recorded three days before giving birth, actress Claire Holt shares how she discovered she was pregnant, when she told her family, and the different experiences she’s had as her body has changed. Kayla also share her own pregnancy journey!

Reference:

https://www.manrepeller.com/2016/12/pregnancy-loss.html

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• www.instagram.com/claireholt/
• www.twitter.com/claireholt

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Jenny Boyd, actress and star of the CW’s “Legacies” is our lovely guest this week. Jenny shares how she was cast in “The Vampire Diaries” universe show, plus her excitement and fears for the new series. We also share our own hilarious memories of what it was like when we first started on “The Vampire Diaries” almost 10 years ago.

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• @JennyLBoyd22 (twitter)
• @jenaroosk (instagram)

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Psychic Medium Mystic Michaela reads our auras this week and explains how getting in touch with our spirit guides can help us in life.

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“Know Your Aura” Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-your-aura-with-mystic-michaela/id1477126939

Website: https://www.mysticmichaela.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysticmichaela/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mysticmichaela

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Creators of CLEARstem Skincare, Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Clark, are here to answer all of our questions about skincare, how diet affects your skin, hormones, and acne treatments.

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Website: clearstemskincare.com

Take the Skin Quiz: https://clearstemskincare.com/skin-quiz/

Pore-Clogging Ingredients: https://clearstemskincare.com/pore-clogging-ingredients-list/

San Diego Acne Clinic:  https://www.instagram.com/sandiegoacneclinic/?hl=en

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Kayleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayleigh.christina/?hl=en

Danielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.nicole.g/?hl=en

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Sasha Pieterse joins us this week to discuss all things party planning, especially around the holidays!

References:

“Sasha in Good Taste:” https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062851390/sasha-in-good-taste/

YouTube Show, Sasha in Good Taste: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtlI6acttSmGpOZS9K_VIMQ

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashapieterse/?hl=en

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins us to talk about parenting, multiple sclerosis, and her podcasts, “Mama Said” and “Pajama Pants.”

Find Jamie-Lynn:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamielynnsigler

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamielsigler

Podcasts:

“Mama Said” https://podcastone.com/mama-said-with-jamie-lynn-sigler-and-jenna-parris

“Pajama Pants” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pajama-pants/id1479743140

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Our terrific guest this week is YouTuber, actress, and fellow podcast host Grace Helbig. From venting our frustrations, to posting about families, it’s difficult to decide what we should post on the internet. Grace shares how she balances her online and private life.

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• @gracehelbig
• YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/gracehelbig

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The fantastic Dr. Judy Ho joins us this week to help us understand self-sabotage, goal-setting, and motivation.

Get “Stop Self-Sabatoge: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way:” https://www.drjudyho.com/stop-self-sabotage

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Website: https://www.drjudyho.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJudyHo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/

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Powerhouse Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer, Writer, and Director Julie Plec knew that she wanted to work in the entertainment industry but didn’t know in what capacity. After being blackballed she had a major epiphany which led her to discovering her gift.

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• Instagram: www.instagram.com/julieplec/

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The wonderful Ruby Warrington joins us this week to share her experience getting sober without an addiction, the pros and cons of alcohol, and what being “sober curious” means.

Find Ruby:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubywarrington/

“Sober Curious”: https://www.amazon.com/Sober-Curious-Blissful-Limitless-Connection-ebook/dp/B0796V2RPG

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Anna Todd is our guest this week! She shares how she became an International & New York Times Best Selling Author and helped pave the way for New Adult Fiction genre. She also gives insight into her “After,” “Landon,” and “The Stars” series as well as her standalone book, “The Spring Girls.”

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• http://www.annatodd.com
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Katie, Lindsey, and Sugar from the Clit Talk Podcast join us this week to talk all things sex; including how to get in touch with yourself, learning new skills, and play parties.

Find Clit Talk:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clittalkshow/

Website: https://clittalkshow.com/

Sugar: https://www.instagram.com/sugar.sloane/

Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/lindseyharper/

Katie: https://www.instagram.com/imkatieroberts/

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We’re back again with the second part of our special Comic Con episode! Julie Plec and Carina MacKenzie return and guest host (along with Candice). They’re joined by stars of CW’s Legacies, and “In The Dark, and FXX’s “Archer.”

Special thanks to TV Guide!

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• Matthew Davis www.instagram.com/immatthewdavis
• Casey Deidrick www.instagram.com/caseydeidrick
• Aisha Tyler www.instagram.com/aishatyler/
• Julie Plec www.instagram.com/julieplec
• Carina MacKenzie www.instagram.com/cadlymack

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We usually go through five stages of grief after a love one dies. Comedian and actress Heather McMahan shares how she was able laugh after her father’s death and gives advice on how to help friends cope with death.

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• Twitter: www.twitter.com/heatherkmcmahan

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Licensed clinical psychologist and the Executive Director of Innovation360 Kevin Gilliland is here this week to help us with mental health and new years resolutions. 

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“Struggle Well, Live Well” https://www.amazon.com/Struggle-Well-Live-Navigate-Between/dp/1942945426

Website: https://www.drkevingilliland.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_keving/

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Julie Plec and Carina MacKenzie return and guest co-host (along with Candice) this episode from Comic Con 2019! They’re joined by stars of CW’s “Legacies,” and “In The Dark,” and History’s “Project Blue Book.”

Special thanks to TV Guide!

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• Aria Shahghasemi www.instagram.com/as_10.7
• Casey Deidrick www.instagram.com/caseydeidrick
• Michael Malarkey www.instagram.com/mkmalarkey
• Julie Plec www.instagram.com/julieplec
• Carina MacKenzie www.instagram.com/cadlymack

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