MORE with Ava Beilke

MORE with Ava Beilke is a travel and lifestyle podcast that serves as your reminder to be more you. Ava loves exploring what the world has to offer and shares the things that make her more her, so you can discover a thing or two to make you more you. Tune in on Wednesdays for exciting travel destinations, inspiring guests, and rich-bixch lifestyle tips to live your best life.

MORE with Ava Beilke is a education podcast hosted by Ava Beilke, with 87 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #86

  Food as Self-Exploration with Megan Sheley

  May 6, 20261h 4mS1

  Ava is joined by recipe developer Megan Sheley for a conversation about food and cooking as a lens for self-exploration. Megan takes us through her journey from working a 9-5 to taking the leap into recipe development, including the TikTok moment that changed everything when her Lasagna Soup went wildly viral, and what she has learned about herself along the way. Megan Sheley is a foodie-turned full-time recipe developer known for clean food and a dirty mouth. Food is at the center of Megan’s world, and she believes it is one of the best ways to bring people together. From viral recipes on TikTok to competing on Next Level Chef, and from van life to eat-pray-loving her way around the world, Megan uses food as a vehicle for self-exploration and personal growth. Through her work as a recipe developer, Megan inspires and empowers others to reconnect with food and create a life where eating is fun, tasty, and makes you feel good. In this episode Megan shares behind-the-scenes stories from competing on Season 4 of Next Level Chef under the mentorship of Gordon Ramsay, including the hard decision to step away for health reasons, and what it taught her about boundaries, identity, and making aligned decisions. Ava and Megan conclude their conversation with a deep dive into Megan’s travels and how they influence Megan’s day-to-day life as a recipe developer. From an Eat Pray Love-style chapter abroad to the expansion in the kitchen that comes from experiencing global flavors, Megan shares what cooking can teach you about creativity, nourishment, and making eating fun. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Megan Sheley 03:00 Becoming a full-time recipe developer 05:50 What it’s like to take the leap 07:47 Day to day as a recipe developer 10:44 Life changing Lasagna Soup 17:14 Competing on Next Level Chef with Gordon Ramsay 26:08 Megan’s choice to leave the tv show 29:02 Managing stress with an autoimmune disease 31:42 The benefits of setting boundaries 34:51 Eat pray love in Spain 42:00 Culinary travel: Eating and drinking around the world 46:08 The key to food, cooking, and nourishment 50:15 Cooking tips for home chefs 53:05 Living that gluten-free life 55:25 Following the call to move across the country 1:00:22 Living in alignment to be more you Resources Connect with Megan Sheley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megansheley/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megansheley Website: https://megansheley.com/ Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ Follow @themorepod on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themorepod More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

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  Episode #85

  Travel Talk: 72 Hours and 20 Wines in San Francisco

  Dec 17, 202548 minS1

  Ava shares her 72-hour San Francisco adventure blending wine education, city exploration, and short-distance travel in this travel talk episode. The trip served multiple purposes: attending a sommelier deductive tasting workshop, exploring the city with her partner, and embracing the concept of local travel from her California home base. She makes a compelling case for short-distance travel, reflecting on how moving to California has shifted her perspective from seeking far-flung destinations to appreciating what's closer to home. Perhaps even inspiring your own short-distance travels in 2026. Ava shares travel tips and recommendations for spending a weekend in San Francisco, California that balances exploration with relaxation. The two-day itinerary features a Saturday stroll through North Beach and a visit to SFMOMA, a life-changing chocolate almond croissant, a Golden Gate Park sit, a memorable first (and maybe last) Waymo ride, and of course - plenty of dining recommendations. And, the trip culminates with an intensive day of wine education, where Ava blind-tasted 20 wines as part of her sommelier certification journey. Whether you're planning your own short-distance adventure, a visit to San Francisco, or even start your own sommelier journey, this episode offers plenty of ideas to spark your next adventure. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:22 The case for short-distance travel 06:55 Getting to San Francisco 08:09 Where to stay in San Francisco 09:00 Day 1 Itinerary: Exploring North Beach and SFMOMA 17:16 Waymo self-driving car experience 25:26 Day 2 Itinerary: Good Eats and Golden Gate Park 34:10 Sommelier certification journey and wine tasting workshop 43:00 San Francisco travel tips and planning considerations Episode Resources The Coffee Movement: https://www.thecoffeemovement.com/ City Lights Bookstore: https://citylights.com/ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: https://www.sfmoma.org/ Absinthe Brasserie & Bar: https://www.absinthe.com/ Ariscault Bakery: https://arsicault-bakery.com/ The Laundromat SF: https://www.thelaundromatsf.com/ Barcha: https://www.barcha-sf.com/ Court of Master Sommeliers: https://www.mastersommeliers.org/ Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ Follow @themorepod on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themorepod More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

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  Episode #84

  Your Astrology Guide to Fall 2025 with KJ Atlas

  Sep 24, 20251h 11mS1

  Ava welcomes the podcast’s resident astrologer KJ Atlas back for a special three-month astrology guide to Fall 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn about the most influential astrology of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius seasons from September 22 – December 21, 2025, and how you can best use the energy to manifest original rich-bixch experiences this fall. The season begins with the Fall Equinox on September 22 although it may feel less than celebratory. The first week of fall is dense with post-eclipse energy so it’s best to give it a week before diving into your spooky season to-dos. The theme of this time period is unfinished business. If there were things that you really wanted to make happen earlier this year but faced blockages, now is the time to get back to work and manifest. Three key dates in October, November, and December will support your forward momentum. Ava and KJ discuss all the major astrological transits of Fall 2025 including a Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio, a Moon Wobble in Sagittarius, some big shifts of the outer planets, and of course, a gorgeous set of new moons for manifesting and full moons for releasing. Tune in to learn how to best work with the energy, live in greater alignment, and manifest powerfully this season. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to KJ Atlas 03:05 Eclipse season concludes 05:36 Fall 2025 astro weather at-a-glance 07:58 Fall equinox on September 22 09:57 Key astrological transits this season 10:05 Mercury retrograde November 9 13:24 Upcoming Mars transits 17:10 Lucky dates for forward momentum 20:28 Moon wobble in Sagittarius 23:38 Dark moon phase years 2025-2026 27:23 Outer planet transits – Saturn and Uranus influence 32:34 Justice for the Pluto in Scorpio generation 46:05 New moons for manifesting this fall 46:54 New Moon in Libra October 21 48:47 New Moon in Scorpio November 19 49:47 New Moon in Sagittarius December 19 52:32 Full moons for releasing this fall 52:38 Full Moon in Aries October 6 53:30 Full Moon in Taurus November 5 55:03 Full Moon in Gemini December 4 58:41 Looking ahead to winter solstice 1:05:17 A reminder to make room for fun Episode Resources Work with KJ Atlas: https://www.kjatlas.com/   Connect with KJ Atlas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kj.atlas/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kj.atlas Website: https://www.kjatlas.com/   Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/ Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ Follow @themorepod on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themorepod More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

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  Episode #83

  Revealing Your True Self through Spiritual Hypnotherapy with Leo Max

  Sep 10, 20251h 19mS1

  Ava is joined by hypnotherapist Leo Max for a conversation about hypnosis, how the practice heals the mind, body, and soul, and leveraging hypnotherapy to help us become more of who we truly are. Leo Max is a spiritual hypnotherapist based outside of NYC. He offers deep journeys into the subconscious mind for people to heal from the roots up. His work is a blend of roughly 8 styles of therapy rolled into one powerful service. As the founder of Restorative Hypnosis, he serves people who are tired of talk therapy, know there’s more to healing, and are ready for the transformational power of truth. Ava and Leo dive into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy starting with the basics of how hypnosis works, what hypnotherapy actually is, and what first-timers can expect. Leo speaks to the benefits of working with the subconscious mind in this practice, and breaks down why hypnotherapy goes where talk therapy cannot. Keeping it to just the basics would be boring - so they also touch on some of the more mystical aspects of his practice like parts work and entity removal. Spoiler alert: If you need an entity guy… Leo’s the one to call. Ava shares her personal experience with one-on-one hypnotherapy and how the sessions have transformed her reality. They wrap up with an exploration of Leo's beautiful perspective that "the more you heal, the more your soul emerges.” Ultimately, deep healing work just reveals more you. Tune in to explore the realm of hypnosis, healing, and truth. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Leo Max 03:22 Defining hypnosis and hypnotherapy 06:20 Leo’s personal journey to becoming a hypnotherapist 14:25 Conscious vs subconscious mind – how hypnotherapy works 20:05 The mind, body, and soul topics hypnosis can heal 22:00 What to expect in a hypnotherapy session 31:55 Victim mentality - who struggles the most in hypnotherapy 35:15 How long the effects “last” compared to other therapies 39:30 How hypnosis helps us become more of who we truly are 52:10 Parts work and entity removals 1:05:20 Self-development journey – what Leo’s loving now 1:12:41 Encouragement to keep experimenting with the healing process   Episode Resources Connect with Leo Max Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorativehypnosis/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@restorativehypnosis Website: https://restorative-hypnosis.com/   Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/   Rate, review, and subscribe to MORE with Ava Beilke wherever you listen to podcasts.   Subscribe to watch @themorepod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorepod Follow @themorepod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themorepod/ Follow @themorepod on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themorepod More at: https://www.themorepod.com/

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  Episode #82

  Travel Talk: Natural Wine, Fresh Air, and Roses in Portland Oregon

  Jul 23, 202548 minS1

  Ava recounts her summer getaway to Portland Oregon, the city of roses, fresh air, and natural wine bars, and a day trip to the Oregon Coast in this travel talk. Her journey began with some travel woes when what could have been a 3-hour flight from LA turned into a 20-hour odyssey through Salt Lake City and Seattle. Fortunately, an urgent visit to Portland's Rose Garden provided the perfect vibe check, aura cleanse, and attitude adjustment, and the summer vacation commenced. Thank god for roses. Ava shares her travel tips and suggestions for spending a weekend in Portland, including an Anthony Bourdain recommended (haunted?) hotel. Her detailed day-by-day itinerary features a day of garden exploration and shopping, a Portland wine bar crawl brimming with natural wine and good times, and a day trip to Cannon Beach on the beautiful Oregon coast. Whether you're already planning your own Portland adventure or are just considering adding it to your bucket list now, this episode offers insights on how to make the most of a weekend in Portland Oregon, and some excellent places to pass time. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Exploring new U.S. cities 04:02 Summer travel challenges 11:41 Where to stay in Portland 14:00 Anthony Bourdain hotel recommendation 16:57 Perfect weekend itinerary 26:14 Portland wine bar crawl 34:29 Day trip to Cannon Beach Oregon 39:40 Oregon coast landmarks allegedly? 42:11 Portland travel tips and final recommendations Episode Resources Heathman Hotel Portland Rose Garden Portland Japanese Garden Heavenly Creatures Portland Saturday Market Company Wine Bar Nil Wine Bar Ecola Seafood Cannon Beach Ava Genes Connect with Ava Beilke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avabeilke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avabeilke Website: https://theavaverse.com/

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