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74. So WTF Am I Supposed To Eat? With Julie Ruelle, R.D.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:30:00 -0500

Fun fact: More people are now dying from food-related diseases than smoking. I'll let that sink in for a moment.

Julie Ruelle is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience and the bearer of this disturbing information. In this episode, we're diving into the world of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs), the confusion and misinformation we are being fed on a daily basis, and more on how to eat for long-term health.

Julie is the RD of record at GoCoCo, a food-scanning app that uses an easy-to-understand scoring system based on nutritional value and degree of ultra-processing, empowering consumers to make informed choices. With over 600,000 US foods in the database (that's 80% of all food sold in the US), they are easing the pain of understanding how to shop.

Check out the app here, and listeners get A YEAR OF PREMIUM FOR FREE!

We discuss:

How do organic cheesy poofs stack up to Doritos??
How the NOVA system of ratings creates the standards for our food
Let’s talk about food dyes, AGAIN. Caffeine is clear—so why is Coca-Cola brown?
The first taste of the sugar is the best-it’s literally the first hit of a drug
Hidden sources of sugar....you’ll be surprised
Sugar alternatives: we’ve come a long way, but is it doing more harm than good?

RESOURCES

GoCoCo App

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73. Sleep Is A Skill And You Can Hone It, with Mollie Eastman

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500

Fact: The average doctor has approximately TWO hours of training in sleep science. So it's up to us to seek outside expertise to find our own answers.

Enter, Mollie Eastman! A fellow sleep geek and source of inspiration for yours truly, she is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast, an approach that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life.

Mollie discusses:

How CBT has become the first line of treatment for insomnia
You can go from “good to great” and “great to exceptional”
Brighter days and darker nights as a key principle to improving sleep (sound familiar, dear listener?)
The range of tests that exist to determine various disorders
Trackers aren’t for everyone- hear about what might work (or not!) for you
The concept of thought timing: we are a different brain at noon than midnight

Resources:

To learn more about Sleep Is A Skill:

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72. Not Your Mama's Menopause, with Jancee Dunn

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500

Original Air Date October 19, 2023

Jancee Dunn is the author of “Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You about Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again” and also my new hero.

For too long women have suffered through menopause in silence. It’s time to talk about the taboo subject and explore ways of feeling better. Jancee and I discuss menopause practitioners, telemedicine options, estrogen, topical estrogen, progesterone, progestin, medications to address hot flashes, sleeping aids, and so much more. Hilarity ensues.

If you are going through perimenopause or menopause, there are ways to feel better. Tune into this episode to get started.

Jancee Dunn discusses:

How the hormone study in the early 2000s unduly scared women
Menopause practitioners–it’s a real thing
The racial disparities in menopause research
Specific tips and products to help your symptoms

Resources:

Jancee Dunn’s book: Hot and Bothered
I share my enthusiasm for Kegelbells

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71. You Are Manifesting Every Day, with Jen Mazer

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500

Original Air Date February 15, 2024

If you think you've heard it all about manifestation, you're not done. Jen Mazer, the Queen of Manifestation herself, is here to break it down into common sense, explain the unexplained and most importantly- give you the usable tools you need to start shifting your mindset TODAY.

She is an acclaimed author, coach and transformational speaker whose work has been featured in the New York Times, Fast Company, Inc, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, Real Simple, Marie Claire, and ABC.

You can keep doing the same thing you've been doing and see if yields the results you want, or you can listen with an open mind and try something new, the choice is yours!

WE COVERED:

How manifestation is a misnomer, and it's just about remaining open to receive new energy
Her incredible personal story where she lived rent-free in NYC by calling it in as a possibility
We are all walking towers of energy, transmitting and receiving all the time--once you understand this you can harness that energy to create what you desire

RESOURCES:

FREE GIFT! Go to http://queenofmanifestation.com/freegift/ to download Jen's Queen of Manifestation Meditation as a free gift just for listening to this interview.

Website: http://www.queenofmanifestation.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/QueenofManifestation

Instagram: @jenmazer

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70. Living Joyfully By Facing Death With Grace, with Alua Arthur

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Original air date: April 25, 2024

This is one of those conversations that changed me. "The only fact of our life is death," yet we spend most of our time trying to ignore it, instead of developing the tools to embrace it. But don't think for a second that this episode will bum you out or make you feel icky-it's quite the opposite!

Alua Arthur is the most prominent death doula in America today. She is seeker, a recovering attorney and the founder of Going With Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization, where she has helped thousands of people confront this inevitable stage of life.

Her TED Talk, “Why thinking about death helps you live a better life” has received 1.5 million views since it aired in July 2023. Alua's work has been featured on CBS’s The Doctors and in Disney’s “Limitless” docu-series with Chris Hemsworth, as well as in Vogue, InStyle, the Los Angeles Times, The Cut, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. Alua’s journey to death work started when her family fled a murderous coup d’etat in Ghana in the ‘80s – a time of chaos and fear that dramatically impacted her life and influenced her restless, peripatetic spirit. Her book, Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life By Getting Real About The End is a deeply transformative memoir that encourages us to think about how embracing our mortality can help us lead better, more fulfilling lives.

WE COVERED:

Our cultural obsession with youth and against aging-we shun elderhood and everything it's associated with, i.e. death
We have a hard time accepting the one true fact of our lives: we are human and we won't be here forever
Getting comfortable with death, it's a privilege to even be able to imagine how we want our death to come. It shouldn't come as a stranger
Potato chips as self care
The role that psychedelics can play in helping people facing end-of-life stages

RESOURCES:

Going With Grace

TED Talk

Book: Briefly Perfectly Human

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69. Thomas Edison Ruined Everyone’s Sleep, with Dr. Michael " The Sleep Doctor" Breus

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:30:00 -0500

This is the most tactical episode on sleep I've done so far, and you're gonna want to write this stuff down.

Dr. Michael Breus is one of the most influential voices in the sleep conversation today, and these 55 minutes are just the tip of the iceberg. We covered a range of topics, all worth taking to heart when it comes to your own sleep experience. His new book Sleep Drink Breathe drops December 3, and listeners get a special pre-order deal, details below!

We covered:

Are sleep trackers just teaching us how to score high on sleep tests?
Your genetic chronotype: Are you a night owl? Early bird? You're born that way!  Learn what type of sleeper you are and how to work with it, not against it
Quality vs quantity of sleep- which is more important?
When tracking sleep— look for TRENDS, don’t just look at absolute numbers.
Your chronotype match: What time is ideal to talk to your partner? What about getting intimate?
How to fall back asleep once you’re awake at 3am (are you paying attention now?)
Why sleeping well, breathing properly and staying hydrated are the best foundations of good health, even if you do nothing else.
How to drink water. Literally.
CBD, THC, and the lesser known but powerful sleep cannabinoid- CBN

SPECIAL PRE-ORDER OFFER FOR EARLYBIRDS!

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D.,is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Specialty board without going to Medical School. Dr. Breus was recently named the Top Sleep Specialist in California by Reader’s Digest, and one of the 10 most influential people in sleep.

He is the author of The Power of When, The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan and his latest book is Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Habits for Profound Long-Term Health

RESOURCES:

Buy 1 Book to Receive:

The Sleep Doctor’s 28-Day Sleep Improvement Program($199 value)
Downloadable sleep diary
Downloadable PDF of The Sleep Doctor’s 3-Week Sleep-Drink-Breathe Plan
Access to live virtual seminars each month (September-December).

The earlier you buy the book, the more you can attend!

@thesleepdoctor

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Global Wellness Conversations podcast

68. Everybody Get Together and Try To Love One Another Right Now: Sean Hoess of Eudemonia on The Importance of Gathering In Health

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:30:00 -0500

According to Sean Hoess, an event needs to be greater than the sum of its parts, and that's exactly what we saw at the inaugural Eudemonia Summit that took place on November 1st, 2nd and 3rd in West Palm Beach.

So today we have a friendisode! Join me and my co-host Kim Marshall, fellow wellness warrior and podcast princess who hosts the Global Wellness Conversations podcast, as we chat with Sean about how he brought his goals to life, particularly at a time when we all really needed to come together in good health!

Eudemonia featured 90 speakers over the course of three days, including Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, and Calley Means, presenting a range of topics and perspectives along with immersive experiences and classes with folks like Jillian Michaels and Dan Harris.

RESOURCES

eudemonia.net

@eudemoniasummit

67. Being Cool With Getting Hot, with Andrew Lachlan of Saunahouse

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0500

"A bond is formed in adversity."

This is the sentiment shared by anyone who has participated in a communal sauna experience. And Andrew Lachlan, Founder and CEO of Saunahouse, is building these bonds in communities throughout the country, with a modern take on the age-old ritual of sauna and cold plunge. A lifelong athlete, Andrew's journey to sobriety began with experiencing a sauna and the benefits you can reap by allowing your body a chance to rest in order to come back stronger. And he's made it his mission to pay it forward by delivering this experience as far and wide as possible.

WE COVERED:

Sports has historically been about performance, i.e. turning ON, but not focused on turning OFF until recently
The evolution of bathhouse culture from banyas to onsens to modern sauna houses, and how we're just catching up now
How group sauna can foster community and create good vibes
The difference between infrared and traditional sauna in terms of experience and benefits
How to use sauna differently when optimizing for endurance vs strength

RESOURCES:

https://www.saunahouse.com/

@sauna_house

*** NOTE: This podcast was recorded before the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina. To help support relief efforts, please consider donating to https://www.belovedasheville.com/. Instagram

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66. Tidbit Tuesday: This Is More Than A Tidbit

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0500

PSA: which stands for Pretty Sweet Announcement- y'all know I don't do ads, and this is not an ad, it's just a head's up on an event you need to be at next week.

The Eudēmonia Summit is coming to West Palm Beach on November 1 - 3. Come hang with me and my new friends- Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Sara Gottfried, just to name a few!

Visit eudemonia.net for the details, and use the code EHuss250 at checkout for $250 off any 2- or 3-day badge.

You're welcome,

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65. Ask Not What Your Mitochondria Can Do For You...with Dr. Neil Paulvin

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0500

If you haven't spent time thinking about your mitochondria lately, you're probably not alone. But Dr. Neil Paulvin will give you good reason to. We're not only talking about cellular health, but they are, quite literally, the most foundational element of whole body wellness AND might hold the key to slowing aging...are you listening yet?

Dr. Paulvin is an innovative physician in the study of Functional Medicine, Integrative Sports Medicine, Regenerative medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Craniosacral Therapy. He has a comprehensive approach that allows him to determine the cause of symptoms, and create a comprehensive treatment plan- a combination of lifestyle changes, supplements, and prescription medicines as necessary.

This episode is packed with valuable resources for you. Grab a pen and dive in!

We Covered:

His incredibly comprehensive list of FREE and low-cost recommendations for everyone’s benefit including his core stack of therapies and supplements
Why everyone should be doing red light therapy
Peptides- a great primer for anyone still learning this fascinating world!
HIIT vs Zone 2 cardio and how they impact your mitochondia differently
Defining and deep diving some of the most common supplements and acronyms in today's wellness conversation: CoQ10, NAD+, ATP, Fatty15
Creatine as the new darling of the supplement world

RESOURCES:

@drpaulvin

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64. A Master Class in Sleep Tourism, with Chris Norton of Equinox Hotels

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0500

If staying at a hotel and staying the course with your health, fitness and sleep routine sound like they're at odds with each other, have a listen to what's going on at Equinox Hotels.

I spoke with company CEO Chris Norton to get an inside peek at how the Equinox brand, renowned for its fitness clubs around the world, is shaking up the hotel world and sprinkling its magic on the morning, noon and night experience, with an emphasis on SLEEP- my favorite topic.

WE COVERED:

Traditional hotels haven't innovated in the last twenty years to keep in line with how health-minded folks are traveling, until now
The Equinox Hotel philosophy centered around movement, nutrition, regeneration and community
The unparalleled in-room experience-from the shower gel to the sheets
The proprietary sleep system that no one else is offering (but everyone should!)

RESOURCES:

https://equinox-hotels.com/

@equinoxhotels

Christopher W. Norton

Chief Executive Officer, Equinox Hotels

Designing premiere guest experiences with holistic health in mind has been a part of Christopher’s DNA over his 30-year career in the hospitality industry. Christopher has brought his keen sense of style, commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and dedication to launch Equinox’s first-ever luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand. Voted as one of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023, he is responsible for overseeing all facets of Equinox Hotels and executing a future growth strategy.

About Equinox Hotels

Equinox Hotels is a hospitality brand built off the evolution of Equinox. With the adaptation of Equinox’s founding principles from their experience-defining approach, Equinox Hotels aims to amplify every guest's experience and meet them at the intersection of work, play, movement, nourishment, and regeneration. Every touchpoint at Equinox Hotels has been thoroughly conceptualized and brought to life to translate a high-performance lifestyle into a seamless guest experience - revolutionizing a category of one within the hospitality sector.

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63. If You Can Walk, You Can Ruck, with Emily McCarthy of GORUCK

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Rucking burns three times the number of calories as walking, on average. Do I have your attention now? According to today's guest, rucking (walking with weight), will be bigger than running.

She and her husband Jason, a former Green Beret, co-founded GORUCK with the vision to do just that: give people the gear and training to build strength and learn how to embrace the suck.

*****LIMITED TIME OFFER! Use the code AllTooWell15 when you check out at GORUCK for 15% OFF all rucking + training gear: 9/19-9/30 only!!!****

WE COVERED:

Rucking goes back as long as civilization, but it's been closeted in the military until now
She and her husband simply set out to develop the products they NEEDED, before turning it into a business
All about that 3x calorie burn
Rucking sneaks in the strength without being in a weight room
Changing weight, elevation and pace can create a totally different workout
Rucking breeds community—the importance of knowing your neighbors is more valuable now than ever before

RESOURCES:

GORUCK

@goruck

NEW! Women's Apparel

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62. More Prevention Means Less Treatment, with Dr. Gil Blander of InsideTracker

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:30:00 -0500

When it comes to healthy aging, "time may be more expensive than money," says Dr. Gil Blander, Founder and Chief Scientific Office of InsideTracker. AMEN!

InsideTracker’s proprietary algorithm analyzes its users’ biomarker and physiomarker data to provide a clear picture of what’s going on inside them. Based on this analysis, InsideTracker offers ultra-personalized, science-based recommendations for positive changes to users' nutrition, supplementation, exercise, and lifestyle, along with a plan of action to track their progress toward their goals.

InsideTracker recently launched their "Ask InsideTracker" AI Chat feature to provide members with science backed information in real time as well as published a study that shows InsideTracker members make sustained, long term improvements in health.

Dr. Gil Blander is internationally recognized for his research in the basic biology of aging and preventing age-related conditions. He received a PhD in biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at MIT. He founded the company in 2009, alongside top scientists from Harvard, MIT, and Tufts in the fields of aging, genetics, and biometrics.

WE COVERED:

This is about living better longer, and having the tools to do so by understanding the blood biomarkers that can be modulated by food, supplements, and lifestyle change— for example, lipids, sugar, inflammation, hormones
How understanding these biomarkers is like a 401K for your body
DNA is only POTENTIAL— you can still control, even if you have “bad” DNA
InsideTracker is doing great things for First Responders- arguably the group that could benefit the most from understanding and
Is there such thing as too much data tracking?

RESOURCES:

https://www.insidetracker.com/

https://www.instagram.com/insidetracker/

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61. Tuesday Teaser: Everyone Needs a Friend Like Matt Christopherson

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:30:00 -0500

It's Tuesday, but this quick chat is more than just a tidbit! This is an heartwarming story of friendship and heroism with an important call to action!

Next week, on September 6 my guest Matt Christopherson will be setting out on the run of a lifetime-- 125 kilometers from Vancouver to Whistler. Why? Because not all heroes wear capes.

Krista Temple is a two-time Olympian rower and Silver medalist in the 2012 Women's 8. In March 2024, as Krista went to open a jar of pickles, she broke her arm. This seemingly routine act would later confirm that her breast cancer from 2022 had returned, now in her bones. Upon further private testing Krista was diagnosed with stage four cancer, which included six lesions from her head to her waist.

Matt was a childhood friend of Krista's and when he learned of her story, he felt called into action. Listen to the incredible idea he hatched to raise funds for Krista's treatment and raise awareness for the fight of other Olympians who, once they are out of the limelight, can face medical challenges and hardships that leave them with no support or resources.

Check out the below links for more info and to donate, and please share this inspiring story with everyone you can!

Learn more here: www.project125.ca

Donate ASAP: www.project125.ca/donate

60. Improve Your Microbiome By Tomorrow. (Or, Gut Stuff with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz)

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:30:00 -0500

WE COVERED:

Redefining how our body works by looking at the microbiome
The biggest issue in the USA's battle against COVID was the sad state of our metabolic health
The myths and downsides of Ozempic- and there are MANY
How Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are literally designed to hack your brain and unfortunately, on average, kids' diets are 70% UPFs!
Fiber supplements vs food-sourced fiber: which is better? The answer may surprise you
Pro tip: do not use AI for health related info!

RESOURCES:

Website: theplantfedgut.com

Podcast: ZOE Science & Nutrition

ZOE’s Randomized Controlled Trial results: https://zoe.com/our-science

Simple recipes to support your gut @Zoe

Will on Facebook and Instagram: @theguthealthmd

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59. Better Testing Leads to Better Health Outcomes, with Dahlia Attia-King of Panacea

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Did you know that DIY genetic tests like 23&Me miss 90% of genetic mutations? THAT’S A LOT OF MISSES. We’re only just beginning to crack the code on what we can detect and how we can use that information to change future outcomes, and Dahlia Attia-King, founder and CEO of Panacea is at the forefront of this movement. Listen as she breaks this info down into simple language that we can all understand—this is important stuff, guys!

****MAJOR DEAL ALERT: Listeners can use the code ERICA50 for 50% off their order at seekpanacea.com

WE COVERED:

* How current guidelines for doctors to order genetic tests are missing about half of the people with harmful genetic mutations.

* Even when insurance does cover testing, it can cost upwards of $10,000, making it prohibitively expensive.

* How testing herself for controls led Dahlia to a shocking discovery about her own health

* 50% of the time, family history is not a good indication—everyone should get a test to understand what they are carrying

* The range of diseases that can present in genetic testing

* Whether or not you want to know

* Panacea accepts HSA and FSA!

RESOURCES:

www.seekpanacea.com

@panacea_genomics

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58. Putting Sexual Health Literally Into Your Hands, with Jamie & Cynthia of Winx Health

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Guess what? 73% of women think the morning-after pill and the abortion pill are the same thing. Jamie Norwood and Cynthia Plotch, co-founders of Winx Health are here to set the record straight and remind people that the morning-after pill is still legal and it is NOT the same as the abortion pill. Not only that, but they'll send it to you at home, and if you can't afford it, they'll still send it to you.

Winx (née Stix) has created a platform of information along with a suite of products like home testing kits for pregnancy, ovulation, UTIs and more, like easy and safe ways to access the morning-after pill. Winx's educational resources are designed to support sexual education and access. Their platform, Real Talk, answers people's burning sexual health questions and has had more than 323k unique readers in the last year.

WE COVERED:

How women should be able to know what's going on with their bodies in an informed, low-stress, and totally private way
The lack of education around the morning-after pill and how to set the record straight
Winx offers 30K doses of morning after polls donated to anyone who needs it
How Sex Ed has failed most of our culture, example: Johnny from Love is Blind

RESOURCES:

https://hellowinx.com/

https://hellowinx.com/blogs/real-talk

@winxhealth

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https://www.remedyplace.com/

57. Self-Care Is The New Happy Hour, with Dr Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:30:00 -0500

WE COVERED:

How working with athletes inspired him to broaden his vision: athletes needs to perform in the game but HUMANS need to perform in life—why isn’t all of healthcare taking the approach to treating all bodies like performance machines?
FUN FACT: Chiropractic requires more medical hours than medical school! So why don't more chiropractors practice whole body remedies?
The rising tide of centuries-old remedies is here to stay, and there should be a therapy on every corner of every street
How alcohol consumption is on the decline, which is good news for our health, but now people need a new experience to go have fun

RESOURCES:

@remedyplace

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56. Blazing The Trail For Transparency in Beauty, with Emily Hoyt of LATHER

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:30:00 -0500

A fellow pioneer woman joins me today! And she is f-ing delightful.

Emilie Hoyt is the founder and CEO of LATHER, one of the first, if not the first, beauty and personal care companies to focus on clean ingredients and synthetic-free fragrances.

Long before the emergence of the "clean beauty" movement, Emilie endured severe migraines, occasionally impairing her vision, and after exhaustive research, she discovered that her personal care products were the likely trigger. One dangerous ingredient stood out among the rest: synthetic fragrance, otherwise known as toxic, petroleum-based compounded chemicals that are permitted to be used in 95% of beauty products.

Lather was born in 1999, before the internet, y'all! Hats off to founders blazing trails.

WE COVERED:

The link between personal care products and endocrine disrupting chemicals
The importance of transparency with packaged products--consumers have a right to know before they purchase
The endless hours of grunt work involved in building a company when there's no template for the idea. First movers are a special breed!
How standards for ingredients change with new research and companies need to evolve with the science

RESOURCES:

https://www.lather.com/ (Yep, she actually got that URL!)

@lather

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55. Tuesday Treat: Sleep As Our New Consciousness, Next Week At the Equinox Hotel!

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Calling all sleep geeks! This is a very special minisode that's my birthday gift to me, since sleep is the greatest gift of all. I got to chat with Chris Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, about the first ever Global Sleep Symposium coming up on June 19-21 in New York City, where I will have the honor of playing MC to the event!

This symposium going to be loaded with rock stars in the world of sleep science (think Dr. Matthew Walker), immersive experiences and obvi, two incredible nights of sleep as part of the full ticket.

Chris and I trade sleep practices and protocols and I got a fascinating look at how Equinox is upleveling the guest experience to provide you with the greatest sleep of your life.

Learn more about the Sleep Symposium and get 10% off your ticket with the code EQSLEEP10

@equinoxhotels

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54. Bringing Grace and Comfort to the IVF Experience, with Leyla Bilali of Dandi Fertility

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:30:00 -0500

1 in 6 women struggle with infertility each year. The process is daunting, expensive, confusing and emotional. Leyla Bilali, dubbed the “Fertility Fairy Godmother,” has dedicated herself to helping others navigate what can be a confusing and lonely process. She has experienced every side of the IVF journey - both as a practitioner (where she has over a decade of nursing experience) and an IVF patient herself, and now as the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Dandi, the world’s first targeted fertility care solutions, pioneering a range of patent-pending products combined with digital health solutions to empower every step of the fertility journey.

WE COVERED:

The needs of women in the IVF journey are not being properly met in a traditional setting- from products to support and 24/7 attention
Doctors and nurses don't have the time to allocate the personal attention required
Dandi is designed to complement the clinicians, not compete with them
Community is a key factor in an IVF experience-patients need to feel like they are not alone
Friends and loved ones need a better toolkit for how to support someone going through IVF, and Dandi provides that

RESOURCES:

Dandi Fertility

@dandifertility

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53. You Only Floss the Teeth You Want to Keep, with Samantha Coxe of Flaus

Thu, 23 May 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Use the code SAM20 at checkout for 20% off!

WE COVERED:

Leaving her career in Big Law to bring her aha moment to life
How toothbrushes have had their moment and it's time to make room for floss-it's actually even more important than brushing
How she reimagined flossing make it sustainable, accessible, and even chic
The environmental impact of using string floss-ew. For an on-point dental cliché- once you know, you can't put that toothpaste back in the tube
Busting through the ableist mindset that prevents access to entire product categories by an able-bodied community

RESOURCES:

GoFlaus.com

@goflaus

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52. Tuesday Tidbit: Should We or Shouldn't We?

Tue, 14 May 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Stop shoulding all over yourself. Let go of expectations and listen for vibrations instead.

RESOURCES:

@heycoryallen

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51. Defy Gravity By Building Strength, with Patricia Ladis, Holistic Physical Therapist

Thu, 09 May 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Ladies, sit up and take note! That was a posture joke, but Patricia Ladis is not kidding. “No matter what, every woman over 35 should start strength training,” she says, which is not an unfamiliar recommendation to many of us by now, but I loved this chat with her because she really drives home the WHY. And the HOW. So no joke-take notes.

In historical studies of conditions that primarily affect women, women were not part of the study until 1993. Yep. So when we say it's on us to manage our own health, we are literally bearing that weight.

WE COVERED:

How our physical bodies begin to deteriorate and disintegrate as we age, and what we can do to stave it off
Bone density loss-you've heard the term countless times but do you actually know what it means?
Posture as the key to priming the deep muscle system
What building muscle can do for our bodies, our organs, and our brains
What actually happens to our bodies when we sit for prolonged periods of time
One way to prevent and manage back pain that you've never considered before
The critical importance of rest & recovery

Patricial Ladis is a Holistic Physical Therapist, Behavioral Breathing and Biomechanical Analyst, the Founder & CEO, WiseBody PT, and the Author of The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy & Birth. Patricia works with professional dancers, professional tennis players, Olympians, collegiate and junior athletes.

Patricia is certified in Kinetic Control’s Performance Matrix Screen (TPM) and is working toward her Visceral Manipulation Certification. She is certified in the Integrative Systems Model (Diane Lee, LJ Lee) (for root-cause diagnosis), Perinatal Mood Disorders (PSI) and is working toward her Visceral Manipulation Certification. She has international post-graduate certificates focused on orthopedic manual therapy, biomechanical assessment, nerve pain (including neurodynamics), chronic pain, tennis rehab, sports PT, real-time ultrasound neuromuscular re-education, injury prevention, prenatal/postpartum wellness, diastasis recti resolution, nutrition and holistic health.

Patricia is proud to be part of the HOLOGIC + WTA Women’s Health Task Force to support the female athlete and active females globally.

RESOURCES:

www.wisebodypt.com

www.patricialadis.com

@patricialadis

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50. Living Joyfully By Facing Death With Grace with Alua Arthur

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Alua Arthur is the most prominent death doula in America today. She is seeker, a recovering attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization, where she has helped thousands of people confront this inevitable stage of life.

Her TED Talk, “Why thinking about death helps you live a better life” has received 1.5 million views since it aired in July 2023. Alua's work has been featured on CBS’s The Doctors and in Disney’s “Limitless” docu-series with Chris Hemsworth, as well as in Vogue, InStyle, the Los Angeles Times, The Cut, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. Alua’s journey to death work started when her family fled a murderous coup d’etat in Ghana in the ‘80s – a time of chaos and fear that dramatically impacted her life and influenced her restless, peripatetic spirit. Her new book Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life By Getting Real About The End is a deeply transformative memoir that encourages us to think about how embracing our mortality can help us lead better, more fulfilling lives.

WE COVERED:

Our cultural obsession with youth and against aging-we shun elderhood and everything it's associated with, i.e. death
We have a hard time accepting the one true fact of our lives: we are human and we won't be here forever
Getting comfortable with death, it's a privilege to even be able to imagine how we want our death to come. It shouldn't come as a stranger
Potato chips as self care
The role that psychedelics can play in helping people facing end-of-life stages

RESOURCES:

Going With Grace

TED Talk

Book: Briefly Perfectly Human

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https://www.retreatmicrodose.com/freeguide

49. Mushrooms for Moms and Other Newcomers to Psychedelics, with Cori Sue Morris of Retreat Microdose

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:30:00 -0500

I love nothing more than a good chat with a female founder who is building community for other women. And helping them to understand how to microdose with mushrooms, to boot!

Cori Sue Morris is a 3X female founder with 2 exits and the founder of Retreat, a platform for content, community & concierge services for psychedelic newcomers. Cori's on a mission to normalize psychedelics for normal women.

Retreat is hosting a luxury women’s psychedelic retreat in Tulum May 15-19. This 5-day retreat is equal parts wellness, ceremony and vacation.

WE COVERED:

The psychedelics industry is still dominated by male voices, and it's time to change that
Microdosing for the unitiated--it's literally all about baby steps
Microdosing, Minidosing and Macrodosing, there's something for everyone as long as you have the right set, setting and support

RESOURCES:

@corisue

www.retreatmicrodose.com

https://www.retreatmicrodose.com/retreats/mexico

https://www.retreatmicrodose.com/microdosing/group-program

https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjv8gd/everything-to-know-about-magic-mushrooms-vice-guide

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48. Tuesday Tidbit: Is It That Obvious?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:30:00 -0500

YOU are an expert at something- enjoy the feeling and share the knowledge!

xoxo

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47. How EMDR Therapy Can Heal Trauma When Nothing Else Can

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0500

WE COVERED:

The scope of trauma, from "little t" to "Big T" and how it can go unrecognized for decades- everything from a bad breakup to physical abuse can create an emotional wound that will eventually need healing
The mind is wired to heal emotional trauma in the same way the body is wired to heal us physically, once we have the right tools in place
How EMDR differs from other types of therapy
What a typical EMDR session feels like
Who is a good candidate for EMDR

RESOURCES:

Book and More Info: https://www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com

Join Debbie at the Cape Cod Institute for her course, "EMDR Therapy and the Treatment of Complex PTSD in Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Neglect," August 5-9, 2024 in person and online, www.cape.org
Newsletter
Debbie and Michael will be attending the EMDRIA Summit in Bellevue, Washington (April 18-20, 2024) as part of a fundraiser for the EMDR Research Foundation. They will be doing book signings for our book on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the Summit.

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46. Busting The Myths on Hormone Therapy with Anne Fulenwider of Alloy

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0500

If medical myths and misinformation get you as fired up as me, then this is a must listen. (And if they don't get you fired up, then maybe you REALLY need to listen...)

Did you know that the pain associated with certain menstrual cramps has an equivalence to that of a heart attack?? Yet women have been told to suck it up, "this is just part of being a woman," and get back to work/life/parenting/etc. And due to one flawed study on hormone therapy from decades ago, a generation of women has been robbed of the opportunity to safely alleviate symptoms of hormonal changes. The good news is that today we have a range of options to help combat our suffering.

Anne Fulenwider is co-founder and co-CEO of Alloy, a digital health company changing the conversation around menopause. The former editor in chief of Marie Claire magazine, Anne became motivated to make an impact in women’s health after her mother died of a sudden heart attack. She became an entrepreneur in 2020, creating Alloy with Monica Molenaar to deliver expertise, information, and solutions to improve women's post-reproductive health.

WE COVERED:

How concierge support is changing the way women can manage perimenopause and menopause
The difference between synthetic and micronized Progesterone
Alternatives to traditional hormones exist but they are complicated-herbal interventions can work, but require very high dosages, other hormone solutions are highly unregulated and expensive
Vaginal dryness can be debilitating and even pose serious health risks, and it does NOT have to be tolerated
What happens later? Menopause does not mean our golden years have to stop being golden!

RESOURCES:

www.myalloy.com

Book: Estrogen Matters by AVRUM BLUMING, MD and CAROL TAVRIS, PhD

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45. Tuesday Tidbit: No One Knows What They're Doing

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Get out of your head and get out of your own way-you have just as much right to be in the room. xoxo

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44. Making Oral Health Sexy with Dr Lauren Poole

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0500

This episode is an absolute game-changer. If you think oral health is just about brushing and flossing, you need to listen and listen well. Dr Lauren Poole is a holistic dentist and she's here to bust myths and shed light on the critical importance that your dental health plays in your full body well-being.

How this information has not been drilled into us before (yes that was a dental pun) is beyond me- your mouth is literally your gateway to total body health, and it's not just about what you put in it, but how you care for it.

WE COVERED:

How dentistry got a bad rap for only addressing problems once they exist, instead of taking a preventative approach
When it comes to cavities, sugar is NOT the bad guy - this is a myth worth busting
Bad news for lovers of Goldfish crackers!
Pros and cons of Fluoride, and using Hydroxyapatite as alternative
Gum, mints, mouthwash- what dentists love and what to avoid- you’ll be surprised
Xylitol vs sorbitol
Mouth tape for sleep, and how your sleep affects your oral health

RESOURCES:

Dr. Lauren Poole is the founder of Sweet Truth Dental in Nashville, TN. After six years in the traditional dentistry world, she became passionate about caring for her patients’ entire wellbeing—not just their mouths. So she set out to research and acquire the skills that can make dentistry safer, healthier and keep the whole body in mind. Today, Dr. Poole goes beyond traditional certifications to stay up-to-date on all the modern, holistic ways that non-toxic, preventive treatments can make living smart feel so so sweet.

@SweetTruth.Dental

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43. Random Acts of Kindness Towards Yourself, with Dr Kristin Neff (Replay)

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0500

This topic never gets old, so I'm giving the episode another play!

How far has being incredibly shitty to yourself got you? Today’s guest, Dr. Kristin Neff, is not just an expert on self-compassion; she's a pioneer in the field, authoring 'Fierce Self-Compassion' and transforming how we view kindness towards ourselves. In this deep dive, Kristin unravels the intricate balance between the tender and fierce aspects of self-compassion, revealing how it's not just a personal healing tool but a radical act of breaking gender norms and societal expectations. As we explore the misunderstood paths of self-compassion, Kristin shapes its profound impact on mental health, relationships, and even our performance in life. Prepare to shift your perspective and learn to embrace both the gentle and the bold within you, because this conversation is about redefining strength through self-kindness.

Kristin discusses:

The essence and importance of self-compassion
Differentiating self-compassion from self-pity and self-esteem
Gender differences in self-compassion practices
Self-compassion as a form of radical authenticity and political act
The wide-ranging benefits of practicing self-compassion
Practical methods to cultivate self-compassion in daily life
Overcoming cultural and societal barriers to practicing self-compassion
The role of physical touch in conveying self-compassion to oneself

Resources:

Learn more at self-compassion.org
Read: "Fierce Self-Compassion"
Follow Kristin Neff on Instagram: @NeffSelfCompassion

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Sleepless: Unleashing The Subversive Power of the Night Self

42. Tuesday Tidbit: More Meds, More Problems

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Just a quick little PSA- which should stand for Please Stop Assuming. Your doctor doesn't have the full story unless YOU give it to them. And what they don't know could hurt you, so get educated on your own health. Please.

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41. How to Make Friends (And Magic) With Insomnia, with Annabel Abbs-Streets

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0500

WE COVERED:

The powerful impact of grief and trauma on our sleep cycles, and how to respect and lean into it
How we change on a chemical, biological and energetic level when we sleep, and how those changes impact us when we wake mid-slumber
The resilience of women and how we are designed to endure more than we think: "if women couldn’t cope with broken nights, the human race would have ended"
The Cathedral Effect- the healing benefits of cultivating a sense of wonder in nature and the night sky
Our unique circadian rhythms and chronotypes -some people are hardwired to be nocturnal, and they can benefit from wakefulness while the rest of the world sleeps

RESOURCES:

The Mind After Midnight

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LinkedIn.com/themarshallplan

40. Trendspotting: What's Ahead for 2024 and Beyond with Kim Marshall of Global Wellness Conversations

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0500

How about a peek into the future of wellness and how it will impact you?

I chatted with my friend and colleague Kim Marshall, a fellow expert, podcaster and pioneer in her own right. Kim is the Co-Founder of S'well The Agency, and the host of the Global Wellness Conversations podcast. If wellness were a fashion show, we had a front row seat! We share what's ahead for 2024 and beyond in wellness trends, and I'm happy to report these are not fleeting fads but real movements that have staying power for the better.

If we had a crystal ball, it wouldn't be any more clear. This is some great stuff!

WE COVERED:

Trends ranging from climate-adaptive wellness to how men's retreats are getting a makeover with an eye on building stronger bonds
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are here to stay-how can the wellness industry best support this controversial conversation?
Hi-tech vs low-tech wellness: there's something for everyone!

Strategic storytelling and branding expert for the wellness and hospitality industries, Kim has worked as an executive at iconic hotel properties in the U.S. and established The Marshall Plan in 1995. The agency’s client list became a who’s who of spa resorts around the world. In 2018 she co-founded S’Well The Agency to focus on the growing wellness marketplace. Since 2019 Kim has executive produced and hosted the Global Wellness Conversations Podcast for the Global Wellness Institute & the Global Wellness Summit featuring conversations with thought leaders from all sectors of the $5.6 trillion wellness economy – from Blue Zone’s Dan Buettner to Dr. Deborah Birx, the only female on the Trump Administration’s White House COVID Taskforce.

RESOURCES:

www.swelltheagency.com

@swelltheagency

Facebook.com/swellpr

www.GlobalWellnessSummit.com/gws-podcast-series

www.GlobalWellnessInstitute.org

@globalwellnesssummit

@global_wellness_institute

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39. Tuesday Tidbits: Less Woo-Woo, More Stars

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0500

A quick note to thank you for listening, and if you don't know your Uber rating, you should definitely check it.

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www.FusionaryFormulas.com

37. Quick Tips For Taming Inflammation with Dr. Shivani Gupta

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0500

I'm all about finding ways to incorporate the wisdom and common sense of Eastern medicine practices into our Western medicine paradigm, which is long overdue for a shift.

So I LOVED this chat with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Dr. Shivani's passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health!

She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.

***SPECIAL OFFER: Use the code ALLTOOWELL for 15% off your order at www.FusionaryFormulas.com

WE COVERED:

Understanding your dosha as part of the programming you were given at birth, and leaning into working with it instead of fighting it
Building food into your balancing plan where you can, without overhauling your entire lifestyle
Using Ayurveda with a western oversight -we are bioindividual, not everything works for everyone the same way
The self care rituals which serve as tools that anyone can access
The real deal with turmeric-how to find the right potency and understanding what you're getting

RESOURCES:

www.ShivaniGupta.com

https://www.FusionaryMethod.com/ - My 6-Week Ayurveda Immersion - Fusionary Method

Free 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge

https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014

Fusionary Health Podcast

Fusionary Health podcast on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCivSN4fn6N-6s-7x2FAsMkEu-dyvtOuI&feature=shared

FB Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinflammationsolution

https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta

https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/

https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta/videos

https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.shivanigupta

https://www.facebook.com/FusionaryFormulas

https://www.instagram.com/fusionaryformulasrx/

https://www.youtube.com/@Fusionaryformulas

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36. Tipsy Tuesday: Maybe She's Born With It...Maybe It's Midlife

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0500

So you're turning 39, 45, 50, 64...Celebrate what you want to celebrate, there are no rules, just be where you are.

Resources: Midlife Doesn't Have to Be a Crisis by Jancee Dunn

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35. Creating A Healing Community with Lacey Tisch & Lauren Zucker of Sage & Sound

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:30:00 -0500

The human journey through tragedy and challenge can often produce powerful results. In this case, two powerful results: Lacey Tisch and Lauren Zucker each have their own inspiring story-navigating addiction, physical challenges, trauma, grief, and medical PTSD, only to meet and collaborate, to turn their experiences into healing opportunities for others.

Together they created Sage & Sound, an oasis of wellness here in New York City, and their passion and energy towards building this beautiful experience for others to come together for healing, community (and yes, also some fun!) is an absolute delight.

Sage & Sound is a destination where the best healers, practitioners, and brands exist under a single roof, creating a type of community they had once searched for. They are excited to be helping people connect with themselves and others through a mind, body, and soul connection.

We dig into:

The power of healing through community, whether from physical illness and limitations or emotional trauma
Finding energy and inspiration to create something meaningful out of the difficult experiences they each faced
The wide range of offerings they have created at Sage & Sound and the ways in which people can access their experience from a variety of touch points

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RESOURCES

www.sage-sound.com

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34. Getting Intimate About Female Pleasure with Kiana Reeves of Foria

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Let's talk about sex, baby. The pleasure principle. Other risqué 90s music references, anyone? We're unpacking all of it with sexual wellness guru and health educator Kiana Reeves.

Kiana is a somatic sex educator, certified sexological bodyworker, pelvic health practitioner, certified doula, and Chief Education Officer at plant-based sexual health and wellness brand Foria. She believes society needs better education around female pleasure, intimacy, and sexual wellness, and she’s passionate about educating others and improving access to pleasure.

She has a fascinating background that has led her to this important work and we had a grand time talking about all of it.

We dig into:

How changes in the body, from postpartum to perimenopause, all have an impact on our sexual relationship with ourselves and our partners
The difference between spontaneous desire vs responsive desire--this is important, you are not alone in your frustration!
When sexual needs bump up against sexual expectations
The role of estrogen and blood flow when it comes to pleasure
The role of stress when it comes to pleasure--spoiler alert: it's not cute
Tips, tools and toys that can elevate the experience for everyone involved
The orgasm gap--some staggering statistics on the quality and frequency of orgasm in hetero couples

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RESOURCES

https://www.foriawellness.com/

Foria Instagram

Kiana Reeves Instagram

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33. Tipsy Tuesday: Are You Doing It Or Overdoing It?

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0500

There is such thing as too much of a good thing, even when it comes to your health and well-being. Wellness in moderation, please!

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32. Unlocking the Subconscious Through Hypnotherapy with Joan Teasdale

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0500

A very special and exciting conversation with my hypnotherapist, Joan Teasdale! This is a fascinating look at the power of the subconscious mind and the growth it can create by tapping into it via powerful tools like hypnotherapy. Joan is wealth of knowledge and a master at her craft, and she even guides me into a trance-like state during the recording!

After receiving her diploma with Honors in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI) in LA in 2013, Joan moved to NYC with a light heart, wide open to life transition.and has since guided well over one thousand clients through just about every issue imaginable.

“I spent thirty years traveling the world as a professional photographer, capturing images to communicate emotions, situations and of course, beauty to the viewer. I use this same creative skill to listen deeply to my client’s words and weave together distinctive individual sessions allowing them to see and believe in their own unique beauty and capability.”

We Discuss:

The importance of imagery in our subconscious minds; creating powerful imagery to spark growth
What actually happens when we are in a hypnosis state, when the body relaxes so the mind can receive
How hypnosis can help you go beyond what you can consciously think about in order to achieve goals, change habits, and create new thoughts
The subconscious-it only knows what you've told it, so be careful what you feed it
Manifesting your goals with hypnotherapy
Past life regression-some fun stuff here!
Joan does a mini-hypnosis exercise with me-do not listen while driving!

RESOURCES

Many Lives, Many Masters : this book will blow your mind

Work with Joan: www.joanteasdale.com

30. Hacking Human Proteins for Health with Laura Katz of Helaina

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:30:00 -0500

Startup founders and entrepreneurs, take note: Laura Katz is on the cutting edge of the food-as-medicine category as the Founder and CEO of Helaina, the first company to bring human proteins to food. Helaina produces human milk proteins that are identical to those in breast milk, creating a new category of infant formula, and a new opportunity for humans of all ages to optimize health using micronutrients. This is a FASCINATING deep dive into the wonders of food science and what it can do for our long-term health.

Laura became NYU’s youngest ever adjunct professor in Food Science & Technology in 2017 and was featured in Forbes’ 30 under 30 list in 2022.

Founded in 2019, Helaina's first protein is Effera™ Human Lactoferrin, an iron modulating protein with applications for active nutrition, women's health, healthy aging and infant populations. Based in New York City, Helaina has raised more than $40 million from leading investors.

We dig into:

Food science--it's not all a bad thing!
Black market breast milk--why everyone is trying to access these bioactive proteins for better health
Lactoferrin as the holy grail of bioactive proteins
Colostrum vs lactoferrin: how to understand the difference
The challenge of marketing a science-based business to the average consumer

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RESOURCES

Laura Katz X

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29. Tipsy Tuesday: A Few Tips for Your 2024 Mindset

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Happy New Year! Even though you're probably over it by now. Sharing some 2024 #inspo and musings collected from the interwebs. Sometimes it provides us with a few rays of sunshine, tune in for some of my favorites.

Resources:

#Inspo Courtesy of:
@yung_pueblo
@timarmoo
@dana_lawrie

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28. The Path to Adrenal and Thyroid Harmony with Dr. Izabella Wentz

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Today, we're diving deep into the realms of adrenal and thyroid health with none other than Dr. Izabella Wentz, a trailblazer in functional medicine and a renowned clinical pharmacist. Dr. Wentz, with her rich experience and personal journey through Hashimoto's thyroiditis, brings an invaluable perspective on tackling chronic health issues. From unraveling the intricate connection between adrenal dysfunction and thyroid problems to discussing groundbreaking lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and supplements, she's here to transform the way we think about our bodies. Get ready to explore the impact of stress, the power of adaptogens, and the importance of personalized care in our journey toward optimal health. This is not just a conversation; it's a stepping stone to understanding and managing your health better.

Dr. Izabella Wentz discusses:

The interconnectedness of adrenal and thyroid health.
How chronic stress and inflammation impact adrenal function.
Strategies for improving adrenal health, including diet and lifestyle changes.
Essential supplements for adrenal health, like high-dose B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, adaptogens, D-ribose, and L-carnitine.
The importance of blood sugar balance and gut health for overall well-being.
Debunking misconceptions around adrenal fatigue and clarifying it as adrenal dysfunction.
The critical role of personalized care in diagnosing and treating adrenal and thyroid issues.

Resources:

Learn more at thyroidpharmacist.com
Read: Adrenal Transformation Protocol
Connect with Dr. Izabella Wentz on LinkedIn
Follow Dr. Izabella Wentz on Instagram: @izabellawentzpharmd
Check out Dream State™ by Barefoot Scientist

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27. Tipsy Tuesday: Year-End Wrapup

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

I'm sharing my journey, from grappling with perimenopause symptoms to finding hormonal harmony. It's been a year of growth, challenges, and heartfelt gratitude. Here’s the healthy sh*t I tried that worked for me.

Resources:

Check out Alloy: myalloy.com

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26. Diving into Hydrotherapy with Dr. Marcus Coplin

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Dr. Marcus Coplin is a naturopathic medical expert and the medical director at the Springs Resort in Colorado. In this episode, Dr. Coplin shares his profound insights on balneotherapy, revealing how the simple act of soaking in thermal and mineral-rich water can significantly improve our health. From managing pain and inflammation to enhancing sleep and tackling chronic conditions, we explore the scientific marvels behind these ancient practices. But you don't need to travel to a natural hot spring to experience these benefits. Dr. Coplin guides us through accessible techniques for transforming your daily shower or bath into a wellness ritual. Pause for water puns.

Dr. Coplin discusses:

The therapeutic use of water in health and wellness, focusing on balneotherapy.
Practical advice on recreating the benefits of hydrotherapy at home using showers and baths.
The concept and physiological benefits of contrast bathing (alternating hot and cold water).
Integrative medicine approaches, combining hydrotherapy with conventional medical treatments.
The historical and cultural context of hydrotherapy in Europe and its potential in the U.S.

Resources:

Learn more at drcoplin.com
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO
Follow Dr. Coplin on Instagram: @drcoplinnd

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25. Tipsy Tuesday: Holiday Isolation

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

The holiday season is for many, a season of stress, exhaustion, and emotional challenges. As we navigate the highs and lows of this season, remember you're not alone. Whether you're reaching out for support or extending a hand to someone in need, every gesture counts. xo

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24. The Beauty of Imperfection with Candice Kumai

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

What if our imperfections were celebrated instead of criticized or shamed under the rug? We're getting real with my friend and fellow wellness warrior Candice Kumai. Chef, author, model and ambassador of living a perfectly imperfect life, Candice brings a refreshing take on wellness, blending her Japanese heritage with a no-nonsense approach to self-care.

Candice discusses:

Her multicultural background and its impact on her life and career.
The Japanese art of "Wabi-Sabi" and finding beauty in imperfection.
Overcoming challenges and stereotypes in the wellness industry.
The role of resilience in personal and professional growth.
Daily wellness practices and the importance of simplicity.
Advice for staying authentic and true to oneself in a rapidly evolving industry.

Resources:

Learn more at Candice’s website: candicekumai.com
Listen to "Spirited" exclusively on Audible
Read “Kintsugi Wellness”
Read “Clean Green Eats”
Listen to Wabi Sabi Podcast
Follow Candice on Instagram to support her work: @candicekumai
Candice's shop site: thematchashoppe.com
Candice on YouTube: @CandiceKumai
Candice on TikTok: @candicekumai

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23. Tuesday Tidbit: Don’t Force Creativity

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Today I’m reflecting on a life lesson learned during a recent getaway to Peru. It’s all about embracing the ebb and flow of creativity and understanding that the world keeps spinning, even when we take a step back.

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22. Minisode: Pivoting with Purpose with Leanne Shear

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Bringing my friend Leanne Shear to the table to explore the art of the pivot – which is less about changing jobs, partners, situationships, etc and more about evolving one's entire narrative-dissecting the dynamics of 'diminishers' and 'illuminators' in our lives and calling back to the empowering messages of Gabrielle Stone's 'Eat, Pray, FML.' Whether you're on the brink of a life shift or seeking to embrace your next chapter with confidence, Leanne's wisdom is a beacon in the journey of professional and personal reinvention.

Guest Bio:

Leanne is a proud native of Buffalo, NY and a new resident of Los Angeles (by way of NYC)! She is a consultant/strategist for startups and growth companies, and a one-on-one and small group business and executive coach; In both spheres, Leanne helps people - especially women - achieve major transformation.

Leanne discusses:

Career pivoting and changing paths at any stage of life
Her current role in business and executive coaching, primarily with women, men of color, and LGBTQ men
The concept of 'diminishers' and 'illuminators' in personal growth and human connections
Gabrielle Stone’s "Eat, Pray, FML," as a meditation on resilience and storytelling
Gabrielle's 'Thought Onion' as a tool for understanding emotions and motivations
Strategies for overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
The importance of positive self-talk and challenging oneself for personal development

Resources:

Learn more at leanneshearwill.com
Follow Leanne on Instagram: @leanneshearwill
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn
Read: Eat, Pray, #FML

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22. Embracing Fierce Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Kristin discusses:

The essence and importance of self-compassion
Differentiating self-compassion from self-pity and self-esteem
Gender differences in self-compassion practices
Self-compassion as a form of radical authenticity and political act
The wide-ranging benefits of practicing self-compassion
Practical methods to cultivate self-compassion in daily life
Overcoming cultural and societal barriers to practicing self-compassion
The role of physical touch in conveying self-compassion to oneself

Resources:

Learn more at self-compassion.org
Read: "Fierce Self-Compassion"
Follow Kristin Neff on Instagram: @NeffSelfCompassion

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20. Tuesday Tip: Gratitude vs Wins

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0500

If gratitude feels more like platitudes, try celebrating the wins instead. xo

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19. From #FML to the Good Life: The Art of Resilience with Gabrielle Stone

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Gabrielle Stone was born and raised in Hollywood, and she has lived through no shortage of shocking plot twists. Her response? "Eat, Pray, #FML," her bestselling memoirs (there's a smash follow up! "The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl") are less fairytale and more like your bestie wrote you some how-to guides for navigating heartbreak and loss and coming back stronger than before.

Part rom-com, part self-help, and part handbook for the art of manifestation, Gabrielle's inspiring story is the blueprint for moving through life's challenges to get exactly what.

"A wise woman once said, “F%ck that sh*t,” and lived happily ever after. "

Gabrielle Discusses:

Getting clear on what you want and then letting the universe deliver it
The transformative power of confronting and embracing personal trauma, from heartbreak to self-discovery.
Her unique 'thought onion' technique for emotional processing.
The role of inner child work in personal growth and healing.
Therapy as a tool for overcoming past traumas.

Resources:

Learn more about Gabrielle at eatprayfml.com
Read Eat, Pray, #FML
Listen to FML Talk
Follow Gabrielle on Instagram: @gabriellestone

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18. Tuesday Tidbit: Imperfectionism

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0500

As an aspiring recovering perfectionist (emphasis on “aspiring”) lately, I’ve been trying to wrap my brain around the idea of embracing imperfection with a little help from Adam Grant’s latest book, Hidden Potential.

Adam Grant has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for 7 straight years. As an organizational psychologist, he is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions, and live more generous and creative lives. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers and Fortune’s 40 under 40.

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17. Minisode: All The Best Words with Aimee Scher

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Another friendi-sode! My dear friend and fellow word nerd Aimee Scher joins me for a chat about the newest phase of our health journeys, parenting teenage boys, a deep dive into “the glossary of giving up” -some fun new words for age-old concepts, and the catchphrase I never knew I had.

Guest Bio:

Like the cats she adores, Aimee Scher has lived nine lives, starting with an early career as a writer and editor for Paper, Time Out New York and Playgirl Magazines, followed by successful entrepreneurial turns as a boutique hotelier and stager/designer. Her passion for home, design and hospitality organically grew into a luxury real estate career, landing her on The Leonard Steinberg Team at Compass, one of the most successful and recognized teams in the industry. Though her clientele is diverse, she specializes in discreet advisory to film industry professionals and even dabbles herself as a writer/producer for independent projects. She’s a mother to one human and two pets, a true crime junkie and a proud Gen Xer who loves Post Malone and really needs a massage.

Resources:

Connect with Aimee on LinkedIn
Follow Aimee on Instagram: @aimee_scher
A Glossary for Giving Up

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16. Tipsy Tuesday: Ayurvedic Principles for Everyday Life

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0500

The changing season is a great time to check in with your wellness routine and see what needs tweaking. The ancient system of Ayurvedic medicine offers us a guide for what our individual energy types (our “doshas”) need to best keep in balance. Don’t be intimidated here–it can be as simple as swapping your salad for soup. Listen and learn!

Take your dosha quiz here: https://kripalu.org/content/whats-your-dosha

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15. Your Home Is Not As Clean As You Think with Allison Evans of Branch Basics

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Today we dive deep into the world of environmental toxins, and the call is coming from inside the house! Allison Evans is the Co-Founder of Branch Basics, a wellness lifestyle brand that creates non-toxic cleaning products using the highest standards of safety. Allison endured years of health issues including severe PCOS and was told that she’d never have children, or even be able to walk down the aisle. Her life changed the day she learned that the everyday toxins in her home and environment could potentially be the culprit but removing them could actually reverse her symptoms. Once you know how to read labels and look for harmful ingredients, you can’t unknow it. Yes, it can be overwhelming, but there are simple changes you can make, starting today, that can help you breathe just a little easier, and a lot cleaner.

Allison Evans discusses:

The range of ingredients in our home and personal products that are not tested for safety–the number is staggering.
Endocrine disrupting chemicals in everyday products, from candles to laundry soap
The benefits of a scent-free home and potential toxins in fragrances

Resources:

Shop Branch Basics at BranchBasics.com
Follow Branch Basics on Instagram: @branchbasics
The Smart-Shopper’s Guide to Non-Toxic Candles
Meet Allison and her Co-Founder at Gather Nashville November 17!

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14. Tuesday Tidbit: Asking Better Questions

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

How do you listen to others and make them feel heard? Better questions lead to better relationships, according to New York Times columnist David Brooks. A little bite of #inspo to encourage us all to create meaningful connections.

Resources:

The Essential Skills for Being Human

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13. The Art of Recovery and The Power of Convalescence with Dr. Gavin Francis

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Ever thought lying in bed could be revolutionary? Dr. Gavin Francis is here to spill the tea on why your grandma's advice to "rest up" might be more profound than you think. Author of Recovery: The Lost Art of Convalescence, Dr. Francis takes us on a journey from mind-bending placebo effects to the game-changing power of a proper nap. Whether you're bouncing back from a sneeze or a surgery, this conversation can help you to better appreciate the beauty of hitting the pause button.

Dr. Francis is a general physician with more than 30 years of training and practice in medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He is also an award-winning author of eight books and a contributor to the Guardian, Times, New York Review of Books, Granta, and the London Review of Books.

(CRAPPY AUDIO ALERT: apologies for the intermittently audible noise from the surprise construction project that took place on my end of the audio).

Dr. Francis discusses:

The active role patients should take in their own recovery journey.
The societal and psychological aspects of illness.
The importance of developing a trusting relationship with healthcare providers.
Personal experiences highlighting the highs and lows of medical recoveries.
Developing a more compassionate economy
His book, "Recovery, the Lost Art of Convalescence" and the messages it conveys about healing and wellness.

Resources:

Learn more at gavinfrancis.com
Read: Recovery: The Lost Art of Convalescence

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12. Tipsy Tuesday: Early Detection Tools You Should Know About

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it should go without saying but I’ll say it anyway: Go get your scans. And here’s a tip on some early detection tools that I use and find helpful for a little extra peace of mind.

Resources:

Medical Thermography

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11. Not Your Mama's Menopause with Jancee Dunn

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Jancee Dunn is the author of “Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You about Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again” and also my new hero.

If you are going through perimenopause or menopause, there are ways to feel better. Tune into this episode to get started.

Jancee Dunn discusses:

How the hormone study in the early 2000s unduly scared women
Menopause practitioners–it’s a real thing
The racial disparities in menopause research
Specific tips and products to help your symptoms

Resources:

Jancee Dunn’s book: Hot and Bothered
I share my enthusiasm for Kegelbells

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10. Tssky Tuesday! Healing from a Cold Naturally

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Feel a cold coming on? Getting sick tends to happen when we aren’t taking the time to rest properly. Here are some natural, food-based ways to shorten the length and severity of a cold.

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09. An Everyperson's Guide to Microdosing with Adam Bramlage of Flow State Micro

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

If you've been with me for a while, you know I've often sung praises about the benefits of functional mushrooms. And today, we're back in the fungi kingdom with Adam Bramlage of Flow State Micro; shedding light on the intriguing world of psilocybin mushrooms and microdosing.

From boosting your mental health to rejuvenating your physical well-being, mushrooms seem to do it all. With tens of thousands of fungi species known (and many more yet to be discovered), there's a lot more to this kingdom than meets the eye. Adam's journey through the world of mushrooms is both enlightening and fascinating, and you'll gain a new understanding of how to work with mushrooms in an approachable way.

Adam pivoted into psychedelics after successfully using microdosing to cure his own treatment resistant depression and enhance his physical and mental performance, and today he works to educate and offer resources to help people around the world achieve positive results with these tried and true practices.

Adam discusses:

His background and journey into microdosing and how therapeutic it was for him
Where to start – psilocybin over LSD, the importance of understand strains, and how much to take
Microdosing vs. Minidosing, consuming alcohol while microdosing, and other considerations

Resources:

Learn more at flowstatemicro.com
Follow Adam on Instagram at @flowstatemicro

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08. Tipsy Tuesday: Setting boundaries with yourself to avoid burnout

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Sometimes taking advantage of unique opportunities puts you in a position where your schedule gets away from you. When you don’t have full control over your day, it’s time to start setting boundaries – especially with yourself.

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07. Protecting the Brain: Navigating Neurodegenerative Disease with Dr. Kellyann Niotis

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that's not just crucial but also alarmingly on the rise in our society- neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Lewy body dementia. These aren’t just concerns in old age anymore; they’re a growing reality for many, even hitting a bit too close to home for yours truly, and early detection can make a world of difference.

Enter Dr. Kellyann Niotis. A trailblazer in her field, Dr. Niotis is the first fellowship-trained preventative neurologist specializing in risk reduction strategies for neurodegenerative disorders. She spearheads the neurology program at Dr. Peter Attia’s acclaimed medical practice and is a fervent brain health researcher. Surprisingly, she’s somewhat of a lone wolf, given that preventative neurology isn’t yet recognized as a medical specialty – a fact that is both shocking and a damn shame, considering the escalating prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Niotis is here to share her groundbreaking strategies and research, shining a light on a field that’s calling out for attention and innovation. We’ll explore why preventative neurology is an unsung hero in medicine, discuss the impact of early detection, and share invaluable knowledge on battling neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Niotis’s insights are not just enlightening; they’re essential in a time when these disorders are on the rise.

Correction: Alzheimer's is expected to double again by 2040, not 2030 as stated during the interview.

Dr. Kellyann discusses:

Why early intervention is so important with neurodegenerative diseases and what you can do to catch the signs
Understanding the factors that drive neurodegenerative diseases personally
The link between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer/Alzheimers
Maximizing your brain’s real estate

Resources:

Learn more at indflorida.org
The Peter Attia Drive: Neurodegenerative disease: pathology, screening, and prevention | Kellyann Niotis, M.D.
Follow Guest Name on Instagram: @drkellyannniotis
Connect with Dr. Kellyann on LinkedIn

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06. Tipsy Tuesday: Staying well when travel disrupts your routine

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Travel makes your routine go out the window, so here are tips to keep you balanced during your trip. (So it’s kinda like Tripsy Tuesday) Suggestions for sleep, snacks, and more to keep you in stride.

Resources:

Gather Wellness Summit: gatherwellness.co
Follow on Instagram: @gatherwellnessco
Hydrate with Drink LMNT
Please don’t overuse melatonin! A good alternative is Best Rest
Magnesium Glycinate or Magnesium Citrate (can also help with travel tummy!)
*check with your doctor before starting new supplements!

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05. Minisode: Wellness Myths & Navigating the Medical Maze with Nicole Fiscella

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Real talk minisode! I’m sitting down with my longtime friend Nicole Fiscella, to chat about what’s on our minds these days – from teaching kids about truly healthy eating to the struggles of discovering new food allergies as adults. Sucks! Beyond food, we dig into my recent chat with Bea Dixon, expanding on the topic of medical gaslighting. As women, how many times have we felt unheard in the medical world? And that’s just the tip of the iceberg – there’s so much more I can’t wait to explore with Nicole.

Guest Bio:

Since wrapping her character, Isabel Coates, on the iconic television show Gossip Girl, actor-model Nicole Fiscella, MS, CNS has lived internationally, earned a Master’s degree in nutrition, and started a family. Nicole - a New Yorker in heart and origin - changed pace and now resides in Boulder, Colorado with her husband of 13 years and 3 young children.

Nicole is on a mission for herself and like-minded women who feel ready for a new chapter. In order to navigate the path towards overall health and wellness, Nicole leans into connecting her nutrition background with current mental health modalities.

Nicole discusses:

The challenge of deciphering misleading food labels and ensuring our kids eat truly healthy snacks.
Issues women face in the medical system, from systemic challenges to medical gaslighting.
The vital role of self-advocacy and preparation in medical appointments for improved care.

Resources:

Follow Nicole on Instagram: @iamnicolefiscella
For those interested in telemedicine options, check out TIA (Note: This isn't an ad for TIA, just sharing something we find valuable!)
Black Maternal Health Week: Get informed and support Black Mamas Matter Alliance

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04. Tuesday Tapas: Loving kindness so you can do something that scares you

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Doing something that scares you can be invigorating! Loving kindness from me to you–may you be happy, may you be healthy. May you also tell all your friends about the Gather Wellness Summit in Nashville.

Resources:

Insight Timer App: insighttimer.com
Gather Wellness Summit: gatherwellness.co
Follow on Instagram: @gatherwellnessco

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03. Feminine Wellness, Unheard Voices, and Standing Up to Medical Gaslighting with Bea Dixon of Honey Pot Co.

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Hey, people with vaginas – we are GOING there. Have you ever found yourself in a situation with a doctor where you know something is wrong and you're just not being heard? Sad to say it, but you’re not alone. Bea Dixon– the CEO, Co-Founder, and Chief Innovation Officer of The Honey Pot Company, the personal wellness brand made by humans with vaginas, for humans with vaginas ®-created her company’s hero product after being misdiagnosed and deprioritized until she took matters into her own hands.

We delve into the often-overlooked issue of medical gaslighting and misogyny. It’s alarming how many women find their concerns trivialized or dismissed by medical professionals, and women of color face this even more frequently. It’s time to talk about it! We swap some horror stories and some hilarious moments, and I’m grateful that Bea is creating all the products for keeping everything downtown clean and sparkling.

Today, The Honey Pot Company’s plant-derived products can be found in 4.6 million U.S. homes and in retailers nationwide. BRAVO, BEA!

Guest Bio:

Beatrice Dixon is the CEO, Co-Founder, and Chief Innovation Officer of The Honey Pot Company, the personal wellness brand made by humans with vaginas, for humans with vaginas ®. Today, The Honey Pot Company’s plant-derived products can be found in 4.6 million U.S. homes and in retailers nationwide.

Bea discusses:

How Bea received the message to transform an unconventional herbal formula into a wellness empire
Medical misogyny and why having a vagina may get you worse medical treatment
Normalizing sexual wellness and pleasure – for all parties involved

Resources:

Learn more at thehoneypot.co
Beatrice Dixon: Why Reclaiming Wellness Is Critical for Black Women | Marie Claire
Follow Bea on Instagram: @iambeadixon

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02. Tuesday Tidbit (Is that what we’re calling it?)

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:30:00 -0500

A little byte to start your day. How my day started out unexpectedly, naming this new segment, and strategies for addressing the end-of-summer blues. September mornings seem to make me feel this way.

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01. Doctors With Borders: Dr. Zandra Palma, MD and What TED Doesn't Want You To Know

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:30:00 -0500

Dr. Zandra Palma, MD is our go-to guru in the world of functional and environmental medicine. But this isn't your run-of-the-mill health chat. Dr. Palma dishes out tips on protecting your immune system that are so straightforward and budget-friendly, you'll have no excuse not to try them out. She’s got the lowdown on wellness hacks that even your grandma would approve of, no fancy-schmancy products required. But that’s not even the most fascinating part. We’ll get into Dr. Palma’s recent TED Talk, which ruffled some feathers for reasons that will leave you scratching your head. Yep, banned. As in, "too hot for TED." We unpack what led to the ban and how it's only fanned the flames for Dr. Palma to keep spreading her no-nonsense advice. Even if you think "toxins" is just a buzzword, this episode will enlighten you—with a side of intrigue.

Guest Bio:

Zandra Palma MD is an Environmental Medicine doctor and a writer/producer. She studied Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard as an undergraduate, received her medical doctorate from Columbia University, and did her residencies at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Most recently she completed Clinical Training in Environmental Medicine through EMEI.

Dr. Palma sees patients virtually at PALMA MD and spends the rest of her time on creative work. She is currently making content that aims to promote information as medicine and put the power to heal into the hands of the patient, reducing dependence on healthcare systems.

Dr. Palma discusses:

Her journey from internal medicine and anesthesiology to functional medicine and environmental medicine
The importance of understanding the effects of BPA
The content of her TED Talk – and the controversy surrounding it
Five tips for protecting yourself from environmental hazards

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Palma at palmamd.co
Follow Dr. Palma on Instagram: @zandrapalma_md
Zandra’s viral Instagram post about the banned content: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwHymbdtZmF/
Read Zandra’s SubStack: Ideas Worth Censoring: What TED Talk censorship reveals about the US chemical regulatory atmosphere
Read: Opinion: What TEDx talk censorship reveals about the US chemical regulatory atmosphere - EHN
Read: "Treat Yourself: Mold. A five-part plan to remove mycotoxins from your body and reverse Toxic Mold Illness."
Visit ewg.org to learn more

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00. Introducing All Too Well

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0500

The world of wellness can be exclusive, confusing, and preachy. Even the word “wellness” can leave you feeling icky. I know that feeling All Too Well – that’s why I’m here. Join me, Erica Huss, longtime wellness industry expert and entrepreneur, as I share what I’ve learned from my 20 years of building brands and products, creating conversations and experiences, and on my own health journey. Each week, I’ll chat with doctors, authors, and thought leaders to get the expert info, asking the questions you want the answers to, to give you the stuff you can actually apply to your life without all the smug sh*t that makes you cringe.

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(Archive) 158. Here We Grow: Psychedelics & Plant-Based Psychotherapy with Lauren Taus (Replay)

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:30:00 -0500

You know we’re all about the shrooms here on HTW, and not just the ones that take you on a trip. But when it comes to other psychedelics and their potential health benefits, it can be hard to get over some misconceptions we have. Most of us grew up hearing “drugs are bad, mkay,” and while many can be—and nearly all without taking the proper precautions—it’s taken a toll on public perception around certain compounds and held us back from some very useful and SAFE benefits.

Lauren Taus is a licensed psychotherapist, practicing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and trained to work with both psychoactive compounds and plant medicines. Lauren leads Inbodied Life, a group therapy practice and she also offers immersive educational programs for clinicians to learn psychedelic assisted therapy and integration in contexts that hold personal healing as essential to effective facilitation. Lauren is a lifelong student, educator and activist. For decades, Lauren’s work has focused on creating aligned, and kind mind-body connections to support complete health for individuals and the collective.

She helps walk us through using these potent plants as tools for healing, looking at ketamine beyond the stigma (and where those stigmas may be right), and the potential uses for future psychedelic-assisted therapies.

Lauren talks about…

Her pain-to-purpose path into the world of mental health
The value people get from their addicitons
How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy works and the history of drug-assisted healing
The experience of using ketamine beyond the stigma
How we compromise ourselves to maintain relationships
The impact of drug legalization

Resources:

Learn more at inbodiedlife.com
Instagram: @lauren.taus
Listen: Inbodied Life Podcast
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(Archive) 157. Wellness of Body & Spirit with Candice Kumai

Wed, 03 May 2023 09:30:00 -0500

Oh hey, wellness fanatics! Buckle up for a wildly entertaining chat with the fabulous Candice Kumai, who's basically the Swiss Army knife of the wellness world. She's a chef, journalist, author, model, and host of the Wabi Sabi podcast, and now she's got a new book out on Audible called "Spirited." Brace yourselves for some juicy girl talk and plenty of laughs!

Candice and Erica have been running side-by-side on this wacky wellness rollercoaster for years, watching the landscape morph into something we barely recognize, and still riding those entrepreneurial highs and lows. In this episode, we dish out some real talk about our battles with imposter syndrome, anxiety, insomnia, and all those not-so-glamorous moments that come with the territory.

Expect a healthy dose of chuckles and maybe even a little cat chatter, as among other roles, Candice also devotes many hours to rescuing and fostering kittens. So, if you're ready for a wild ride through the ever-shifting world of wellness, and a deep dive into Candice's new book "Spirited," don't miss this outrageous and downright honest conversation with the one and only Candice Kumai.

Candice talks about…

The beautiful heartbreak of cat rescue and fostering
Boundaries, the silver linings of the pandemic,
Feeling empowered to be your full self, the light and the dark
The ugly side of social media and fake influence in the wellness world
Leaving the legacy of being a good person

Resources:

Learn more at Candice’s website: https://candicekumai.com/
Listen to "Spirited" exclusively on Audible: http://audible.com/spirited
Kintsugi Wellness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/
Clean Green Eats: https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Green-Eats-Clean-Eating-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00O11JTME
Listen to Wabi Sabi Podcast: https://candicekumai.com/wabi-sabi-podcast/
Follow Candice to support her work: https://www.instagram.com/candicekumai/
Candice's shop site: https://thematchashoppe.com
Candice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CandiceKumai/videos
Candice on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicekumai
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(Archive) 156. Panic Attacks Suck! Let’s Talk About How to Deal with Them with Dr. Ellen Vora (replay)

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0500

Are we still talking about stress and anxiety? Yes... yes we are. Because it never f***ing goes away. And panic attacks, in particular, have become a very broad, catch-all topic for a variety of still-potentially-severe-but-not-actually-panic-attack problems. That’s why we’re bringing on our good friend, Dr. Ellen Vora, to lay out the real deal about panic attacks: what they actually are, and how you can cope with them. She practically wrote the book on it — Ok, she ACTUALLY wrote the book on it. The Anatomy of Anxiety is available now.

Dr. Ellen Vora talks about…

Unpacking what panic attacks are
False anxiety vs true anxiety
How the fear economy preys on our anxiety
What to do when you’re experiencing a panic attack
How to set ourselves up to avoid them in the first place

Resources:

Learn more: ellenvora.com
Instagram: @ellenvoramd
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(Archive) 155. Erica & Zoë Minisode: Killer Cordyceps, Ladybits & More!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:30:00 -0500

Time for another sesh between us girls, including a (potentially) informative ride as we discuss everything from The Last of Us (spoiler alert: not a ringing endorsement for fungi) to the miracle of hormone therapy (progesterone for all — if you can get it from your dealer), and how to break up with your therapist once you've worked through your issues. We may or may not also have some opinions on SoulCycle, Glennon Doyle's podcast, and the public feud between Dave Asprey and Joe Rogan over the war on vegetables.

Resources:

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(Archive) 154. The Menopausal Myth & Hormone Replacement Therapy with Monica Molenaar of Alloy

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:30:00 -0500

If you've been suffering through the joys of perimenopause and menopause, this episode is for you. And even if you’re not there yet–it’s coming. We're going to give you all the juicy details about how we've been misled about menopause — and boy, have we been misled.

We had a hilarious and informative conversation with Monica Molenaar, co-founder of Alloy — assuming you find tales of incontinence as amusing as we do. What we learned is that hormone replacement therapy can actually alleviate the long list of symptoms plaguing women during menopause and perimenopause, but for reasons that will be revealed, we've been told otherwise for the past few decades. Luckily, Monica is a wealth of information and she's here to set the record straight. And you don't have to wait until menopause–actually you SHOULDN’T wait. You can start treating your symptoms right now. Whether you're in the midst of menopause, perimenopause, or just curious about WTF is going on with your hormones, this episode is definitely worth a listen. Head on over to Alloy's website for more information, and get ready to laugh and learn.

Bio:

Monica Molenaar is a serial entrepreneur who has become a passionate advocate for democratizing access to safe, effective, and evidence-based solutions for women as they age, stemming from her own experience going into surgical menopause at age 40 and finding little support. She is now the co-founder and co-CEO of Alloy Women's Health, an online telehealth and pharmacy platform that makes it easy for women in all 50 states to access expert physicians and gold-standard treatments for menopause.

Monica talks about…

The lies women are told about menopause and what we can do about it
Misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy
Taking a multi-strategy approach to menopause management
Empowering women to make the decisions that work best for them

Resources:

myalloy.com
Use the code HTW15 for 15% off the first order at MyAlloy.com
Follow Monica on Instagram: @monica.molenaar
Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
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(Archive) 153. Managing stress using ACTUAL practical strategies with Dr. Elissa Epel

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:34:00 -0500

Today we're talking about stress, something that we've all experienced. And if you say you don't get stressed, congratulations and also we call bullsh*t. But fear not, Dr. Elissa Epel is here to give us some tactical tips to address it. She's the author of The Stress Prescription, a book that promises more joy and ease in just seven days. As an expert in stress and biological aging, she knows a thing or two about the subject. And the best part? She actually provides practical strategies that you can apply to your life, rather than broad, useless recommendations. Here at Highway to Well, we love useful tools and guidance, not just meaningless gestures. So without further ado, let's hear from Dr. Elissa Epel.

Dr. Epel talks about…

Why stress isn’t always bad for you and how to distinguish between them
Methods for reducing stress in the moment
Taking inventory over what you can control
The relationship between stress and anxiety
Managing the stress responses in kids
How stress passes down generationally

Resources:

Learn more at elissaepel.com
Read: The Stress Prescription
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(Archive) 152. Breathe New Life Into Your Mental Health Practice with Christine Calvert

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:03:00 -0500

If all the buzz about psychedelic therapy has you curious and intimidated at the same time, then get ready for the perfect gateway: holotropic breathing. Christine Calvert is an experienced practitioner and certified faciliatator of this type of breathwork, who experienced firsthand how life-changing the practice can be, helping her road to recovery from substance abuse and depression. As a cultuer, we tend to resist things that seem too "easy," which can prevent us from trying the simplest forms of healing. But what if it was as simple as learning to control your breath to take you to a totally new place? With the abundance of modalities available now, we have many options to try — so take a deep breath, enter an altered state of consciousness, and let’s get started.

Christine Calvert talks about…

How Christine Calvert’s life got flip-turned after a gas station encounter introduced her to holotropic breathing
What a typical holotropic breathwork session looks and feels like
Who holotropic breathwork is not for
How expanded states open us up to wider emotional acceptance
Hurdles to accepting and feeling comfortable with breath work

Resources:

Learn more at holotropic.com
Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-calvert-lcdc-a4099665/
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(Archive) 151. Your Energy Forecast for 2023 with Intuitive Natalie Miles

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500

Spoiler alert for 2023: We’re screwed.

Who is Natalie Miles? She's an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, and author of the best selling book "You Are Intuitive. Trust Your Truth. Take Back Your Power." And she is lovely! She's informed, and she's frighteningly precient. Her intuitive energy forecasts have reached millions of people globally via her YouTube channel, inspiring and guiding others to navigate the themes we face personally and as a collective on our planet.

Soooooo Natalie's got some big predictions for the year but also some practical advice. The big message is that we need to stop planning and trying to control the future, and focus on the present and put in the hard work.

We also asked her about a big prediction she made recently, and guess what? She called it! So, if you're looking for some real insight and a little bit of hope, you should definitely check out her one-on-one and collective sessions. But in the meantime, buckle up and get ready for the wild ride - it sounds like 2023 is going to be an interesting year.

Natalie Miles talks about…

The shift of people opening up to their gifts
How she taps into her intuitive messages
What we can expect energetically from 2023 and beyond
Putting presence into practice

Resources:

Learn more at natalie-miles.com
Follow Natalie on Instagram: @iamnataliemiles
YouTube: youtube.com/c/NatalieMiles
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(Archive) 150. Your Prescription(less) Path to Better Sleep Dr. Aric Prather

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Aric Prather is a dream doctor come to rescue us from sleepless nights! He treats insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy and helps patients adjust to their CPAP equipment. He’s also the author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest which, as the name suggests, lays out a plan to straighten your sleep out in one week. Prather's research focuses on how sleep deprivation affects our physical and emotional health. He studies sleep patterns to identify those of us who are at risk of health problems due to lack of sleep and those who are resilient. Prather earned his Ph.D. in clinical and biological health psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of the Sleep Research Society, American Psychological Association, American Psychosomatic Society and Society for Affective Science.

Dr. Aric Prather talks about…

The definition of insomnia and why it’s such a struggle for many people
Night owls, morning people, and the science behind circadian differences
The importance of a consistent, predictable sleep schedule
How sleep worry feeds insomnia

Resources:

Learn more at aricprather.com
Read: The Sleep Prescription
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(Archive) 149. Fireside Chat: Self-Help Sh*t we Tried in 2022

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500

The one where Zoe still thinks it's 2020. It may as well be, no? It’s the end of the year, and while plenty of people are thinking about goals for next year, we’re more about reflection than resolution. So listen in on this admittedly free-wheeling conversation as we perform free association dissociation, deny the laws of time, and perform a modality inventory to look back on all the waacky and woo-woo things we’ve done to ourselves over the past year in the name of science and healing.

We talk about…

Things we’ve learned in 2022
Untangling the law of attraction and hypnotherapy
Going into the k-hole

Resources:

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(Archive) 148. Improving Resilience to Stress Through Sound with Dr. David Rabin

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur, and inventor Dr. David Rabin has spent more than 15 years researching the effects of persistent stress on people. He’s also the co-founder and CIO of Apollo Neuroscience, which created the first wearable device verified by science to actively enhance sleep, relaxation, focus, and calmness by employing a new touch therapy that sends a signal of security to the brain.

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rabin focuses on very difficult to treat mental illnesses. He has been constantly fascinated by why chronic and intense stress can sometimes make people stronger, while other times it holds us back — even within the same person. Medication doesn’t work for more than half of patients, which led Dr. David to find something else to treat mental illness. We discuss the path that led to that discovery, how it works, and why it’s so important in reducing stress.

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Dr. David Rabin talks about…

Using technology to put us into a state of safety
Hacking the autonomic and parasympathetic systems to
How sound can be used as a signal to evoke a soothing response
The problem with too much data and how that leads to more stress

Resources:

drdave.io
apolloneuro.com
Instagram: @drdavidrabin
Twitter: @drdavidrabin
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(Archive) 147. Personalizing the Future of Wellness with Cristina Cuomo

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Cristina Cuomo is the founder, editor, and (breaking!) CEO of The Purist, a journalism platform with the aim of pushing the needle further in the direction of wellness and helping people define and refine the life that they want to live.

They edit down the wellness world to what really matters, dispelling myths (such as “will adaptogens make me high?”), and bringing awareness to topics that need a little more love. We talk about what trends are making waves in wellness, where we need to be putting a little more of our focus, the importance of getting back to basics in health, and more.

Cristina talks about…

What exciting trends are on the horizon in the wellness world
The rise in menopause awareness
Creating positivity around wellness messaging
The anti-hustle movement and finding space for quiet
Sleep hygiene and the importance of getting rest

Resources:

Learn more at thepuristonline.com
Follow Cristina on Twitter: @cristinacuomo
Read: The Happiness Hypothesis
Read: Eat to Beat Disease
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(Archive) 146. Psychedelics Are Big Business with Patrick Moher

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:30:00 -0500

Psychedelics aren’t just for your parents! They’re coming back, and this time they mean business—big business. Patrick Moher is the president & co-founder of Microdose, the preeminent media site for all things psychedelic industry born out of the pandemic. They’re working to shift the world’s perception of psychedelic medicine, at a time when the world is keenly aware of our deteriorating mental health and desperate to just feel something. We talk shop about the business side of psychedelics and the road to legalization and beyond.

Patrick talks about…

Why you need to be paying attention to microdosing
Exploring the broad range of the psychedelic industry
Recreational vs therapeutic psychedelic usage
How psychedelics have begun outpacing cannabis in legalization and adoption
Creating room for personalized experiences and individual needs
Opportunities for investing in the psychedelic industry

Resources:

Learn more at microdose.buzz
Get tickets to Wonderland
Follow Patrick on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrickmoher
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(Archive) 145. Here We Grow: Psychedelics & Plant-Based Psychotherapy with Lauren Taus

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Lauren talks about…

Her pain-to-purpose path into the world of mental health
The value people get from their addicitons
How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy works and this history of drug-assisted healing
The experience of using ketamine beyond the stigma
How we compromise ourselves to maintain relationships
The impact of drug legalization

Resources:

Learn more at inbodiedlife.com
Instagram: @lauren.taus
Listen: Inbodied Life Podcast
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(Archive) 144. Back to school goals minisode with Erica & Zoe

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0500

It’s a new season, and that’s the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. We’ve got new guests lined up, and plenty of topics in store for us to shoot the shit about! Something about fall feels so ripe for a reset, so we talk about what you can expect in the coming months, what fall rituals we practice, a brief if inaccurate lesson on Rosh Hashana dining, and using the seasons as a turning point. We also celebrate the wisdom of the power lesbians we love and admire.

We talk about…

What’s in store for the latest season of HTW
How we’re celebrating the fall
Open call for topics to discuss
What we’re listening to

(Archive) 143. How Surrender Can Help You Manifest The Life You Want with Kute Blackson

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Kute Blackson is like the human version of L-Theanine: calming, yet energizing at the same time. A beloved inspirational speaker, transformational teacher, and author of You Are The One and The Magic of Surrender, he takes concepts like manifestation and the power of letting go, and makes them not only digestible to the average person, but logical too.

Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.

While we’ve already claimed him as our personal guru, this conversation is a pretty great alternative to that.

Kute talks about…

Kute’s miraculous upbringing
The patterns and conditions that limit us
Understanding who you really are
How pain is a gift
Giving ourselves the chance to fully feel our feelings
How manifestation actually works
The power of surrendering and letting go

Resources:

HTW is produced and published by Crate Media.

(Archive) 142. Resetting Your Gut With Colostrum with Dr. Sarah Rahal

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:06:00 -0500

Think you know everything about gut healing by now? Think again: if you've never heard of it, Colostrum is about to be your new best friend. This "liquid gold" is the first milk we drink in our first 72 hours of life, but it's also a super-powerful supplement that can have benefits for everyone.

Dr. Sarah Rahal is a double board-certified pediatric neurologist who moved on from her practice to create the incredible brand ARMRA, all around adding colostrum into your daily regimen. The stuff works like magic, working to heal and repair your gut from the inside out at a cellular level.

We are seeing a massive boom in childhood chronic illness since the ‘60s, and it’s clear that these health issues are brought on by our modern lifestyles. When Dr. Rahal experienced her own health emergency, it was colostrum that brought her out of it – literally saving her life. While conducting her research, she uncovered the troubling role modern environmental factors like pollutants, pesticides, refined sugars, processed food, and unregulated chemicals in home and body products played in dictating negative health outcomes. She felt it was mission critical for people to understand these risks and how to mitigate them, so she set out to create a solution that was accessible to everyone.

Dr. Sarah Rahal talks about…

Why we’re seeing a rise in chronic illness in children
What bovine colostrum does for the body in people of all ages
How addressing foundational health issues creates a cascading effect
Recognizing the signs of suboptimal health
Why the method of delivery is so important for colostrum

Resources:

Visit TryArmra.com and use code “HTW15” for 15% off your first purchase
Instagram: @tryarmra

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(Archive) 141. How to Breathe with James Nestor (Replay)

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0500

Take a deep breath, because James Nestor is the real deal. He’s taking all of his incredible journalistic skills, applying them to the world of breathing, and sharing all the benefits it can provide with the world. This conversation with James may very well be the most eye-opening (or nose-opening) conversation around health that you’ve heard in years. Get ready because this episode is going to take your breath away.

James talks about...

Why we needed another book about breathing
Why you shouldn’t breathe through your mouth
Getting more oxygen by breathing slowly
Not having to rely on medication and devices for respiratory problems
How breathing affects your posture
Our mouths are getting smaller
The sleep apnea epidemic
The benefits of staying calm to breathe, growth, and healing
Breathing less or breathing more
The relationship between breath and weight loss

Resources:

mrjamesnestor.com
Read "Breath"
Instagram: @mrjamesnestor
Twitter: @mrjamesnestor
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(Archive) 140. More Than Kegels: Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor with Lia Bartha

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500

We’ve all heard of Kegels, right? But other than that, not many people are aware of their pelvic floor – or why it’s so damn important. It’s way more than Kegels, that’s for sure. There are so many aspects of your health that are connected to your pelvic floor, from back pain, posture, and even how pleasurable sex can be! That’s why we’re lucky to have Lia Bartha here to fill us in on what our pelvic floor needs. She’s the founder of B The Method, a whole-body exercise regimen purposefully created to leave nothing untouched. We talk about everything from poop, to periods, to childbirth, to why it’s important to stop stigmatizing parts of our bodies that we should be talking about.

A former dancer with scoliosis and multiple injuries, Lia first created her method, which is a mix of highly unique pilates-based, low-impact movements, with inspiration from dance and swimming, to strengthen, restore and protect her own body.

Lia talks about...

How B The Method got started and why the pelvic floor is such a big deal
Taking a proactive approach to pelvic floor health
Destigmatizing sexual health
The risks of having a weak pelvic floor
How B The Method works
Other exercises and movements that support your pelvic floor

Resources:

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(Archive) 139. Bringing Integrative Health to Pediatrics with Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine, bringing the world of integrative medicine to pediatrics. After training in Western medicine, he got frustrated with the traditional system, which led him down a more holistic approach. He founded Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine with that in mind, bringing the best of Western medicine and natural remedies together. Much of that means putting a bigger focus on early intervention and preventative health measures, rather than waiting to treat illnesses and disease after the fact. Kids’ health often gets overlooked in the wellness space, which makes what Dr. Gator is doing so refreshing.

He is also the host of the Raising Amazing podcast and the author of the children’s book “Love, Dad,” set to release in 2024.

Dr. Gator talks about...

What drew him to integrative medicine
Holistic options for common illnesses
The foundational aspects of children’s health
Making up for potential nutritional deficiencies
Focusing on prevention over treatment
How to navigate eating healthy when so much out there is made unhealthy
How stress is impacting kids’ health
Making small changes in your lifestyle

Resources:

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(Archive) 138. Inspiring Compassion and Grace in Today's Kids with Dr. Keba Rogers

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Keba Rogers just wants people to be kinder to themselves. As the CEO and founder of Grace, Growth and Greatness Psychological Services, a New York State licensed psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, and diplomat for the American Board of School Neuropsychology, she works with people of all ages to teach and preach the power of grace, especially that which we show ourselves. Dr. Rogers’ areas of specialty include helping communities move from a focus on transactional diversity to transformational inclusion, and working with clients who have experienced trauma, have emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, are marginalized, belong to historically underserved and underrepresented groups, and/or are limited by institutional barriers.

In this episode, we acknowledge the facts: that we’re STILL in the midst of an ongoing pandemic and a generation of kids is growing up with this as their normal. We talk about some of the effects this is having, and could have in the future, and how to support mental health, for ourselves and for our kids.

Dr. Keba Rogers talks about...

Founding Grace, Growth and Greatness
Helping kids understand grace and self-compassion
Talking about death and other heavy topics with kids
Time out vs. time in
Making space in therapy for Black girls
Supporting mental health on social media

Resources:

doctorkebag3.com
Instagram: @gracegrowthandgreatness

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(Archive) 137. The Natural Path to a Pain-Free Period with Jess Toolson & Cody Sanders

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

There has to be a better way of dealing with period pain than Ibuprofen and a heating pad, right? Mixhers was born – like so many other wellness companies – when an out-of-touch doctor gave some not-so-helpful advice about how to deal with severe period pain. We’re talking with its founders, Jess Toolson and Cody Sanders, about how they got together and decided to look for a natural, effective way to deal with those monthly (or sometimes daily) pains.

They want to empower women to take control of their own health and hormones, because no one else is doing it for us; that much is clear. Mixhers is here to help you take back your time of the month, period.

Jess & Cody talk about...

How they met to found Mixhers
Finding a better solution to period pain
Listening to the symptoms as a message your body is giving you
The ingredients Mixhers uses and what they do for your body
Celebrating every step in the right direction
The power of consistency

Resources:

mixhers.com
Instagram: @mixhers

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(Archive) 136. Taking the Headache Out of Holistic Healthcare with Krista Berlincourt of Kenshō Health

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Wouldn’t it be great if we all had better access to doctors, practitioners, and specialists that we wanted to work with? Well, Krista Berlincourt is the Co-founder and CEO of Kenshō Health, a network of holistic healthcare providers you can trust. As is often the case with founders, she has her own story about personal health issues that led her to question why there weren’t better options out there.

Krista was named a Top Female Founder to Watch, is a founding member of both The Forbes Councils and The Aspen Institute’s Fringe Diplomacy. Krista is an internationally accredited coach and author whose work traverses transformation and all that makes us human — exploring the science of shame, emotion, and connection. An Oregonian at heart, Krista is an avid cyclist, naturalist, and outdoorswoman.

You’ll hear her whole journey from health crisis to groundbreaking CEO and everything in-between.

Krista talks about...

How her upbringing colored her human experience
Her healthcare journey and struggles
Making holistic wellness more accessible in the US through Kenshō Health
The road to getting insurance companies on board with functional medicine

Resources:

kenshohealth.com
Instagram: @kberlinc + @kenshohealth
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristaberlincourt
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(Archive) 135. Olive Oil for Optimal Health with Katina Mountanos

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Katina Mountanos is the Founder & CEO of Kosterina. After picking up some "Greek extra virgin olive oil" at a local supermarket in the US that tasted absolutely nothing like what her family produced back in Southern Greece, she became obsessed with bringing healthy, authentic Greek extra virgin olive oil to the US market. Olive oil, especially the good stuff, is packed with polyphenols that do some incredible things for our health. We talk about all of those benefits and why the US can really stand to use more olive oil in its cuisine.

Katina talks about...

Her background and what led her to start an olive oil company
Finding authentic olive oil
What makes Greek olive oil special
Creating a blue zone in every household
How olive oil can counter the effects of lectins
How olive oil benefits the body from the inside out

Resources:

kosterina.com
Instagram: @kosterina | @katinamountanos
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(Archive) 134. Panic Attacks Suck! Let’s Talk About How to Deal with Them with Dr. Ellen Vora

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Are we still talking about stress and anxiety? Yes... yes we are. Because it never f***ing goes away. And panic attacks, in particular, have become a very broad, catch-all topic for a variety of still-potentially-severe-but-not-actually-panic-attack problems. That’s why we’re bringing on our good friend, Dr. Ellen Vora, to lay out the real deal about panic attacks: what they actually are, and how you can cope with them. She practically wrote the book on it. Ok she’s ACTUALLY writing the book on it. The Anatomy of Anxiety is available for pre-order now!

Dr. Ellen Vora talks about...

Unpacking what panic attacks are
False anxiety vs true anxiety
How the fear economy preys on our anxiety
What to do when you’re experiencing a panic attack
How to set ourselves up to avoid them in the first place

Resources:

Learn more: ellenvora.com
Instagram: @ellenvoramd
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(Archive) 133. WTF Is Up with My Thyroid? with Dr. Jeffrey Morrison

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Let’s dive into the super-sexy topic of thyroid health! At a certain age, stuff in your body just starts changing, and sometimes things don’t feel right. Many times these changes are related to the rarely-discussed thyroid. Dr. Jeffrey Morrison joins us to give us a solid “Thyroid 101” and help us make sense of WTF is going down in our bodies.

Dr. Jeffrey Morrison talks about...

What the thyroid is supposed to do and how to know when it isn’t
The health effects of thyroid issues
The difference between hypo and hyperthyroidism
The drug-free avenue for thyroid treatment

Resources:

morrisonhealth.com
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(Archive) 132. The Badass CEO with Mimi Maclean

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Mimi Maclean is an entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, and more. She’s passionate about investing in women-led businesses, nonprofits, and wellness – that’s literally our jam. She has an interesting perspective on the market (as any female would), as there are far too few of us out there in the business world. But she’s doing her part to fix that problem.

Mimi talks about...

Creating The Badass CEO; her platform, blog and course for women to reach their business goals
Finding our voices as women in the workplace
The persistent inequality of women-led businesses getting funding (or not)
Raising kids for the future
Helping entrepreneurs save time

Resources:

mimimaclean.com
Read: The Badass CEO
Listen to The Badass CEO
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(Archive) 131. Turning Everyday Stress Into Strength with Dr. Samantha Boardman

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Positive psychiatry, believe it or not, is more than just rainbows and unicorns! It’s backed up by our good friend, science.

Dr. Samantha Boardman is a clinical instructor in psychiatry, an attending psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medical College, and the author of Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength. Her website, Positive Prescription, focuses on sharing practical strategies that can enhance your life and build resilience – without the positive fluff. She has a skill for sharing this information in a way that’s uplifting rather than shaming – something that so many people get wrong. We talk about microstressors, how they accumulate, and how to remain strong in the face of them.

Dr. Samantha Boardman talks about...

How she began focusing on positive psychiatry
Studying mental health instead of illness
The compounding effect of small, daily stressors
Three ways to build vitality
Putting words to your emotions
The power of uncertainty
Post-traumatic growth
Building resilience in everyday life
The perfectionism problem

Resources:

positiveprescription.com
Read: Everyday Vitality
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(Archive) 130. Eat the Change You Want to See in the World with Seth Goldman

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Seth Goldman is a foundational entrepreneur in the wellness space, being the co-founder of Honest Tea and investing early in Beyond Meat and other companies that set a gold standard of “better for you” products. More an activist than an entrepreneur, Seth was passionate about making the change he wanted to see in the world – it just so happened that he wanted to see a less sweet drink on the market. He’s also the co-founder of Eat the Change, a new platform dedicated to foods that are better for us and the planet. Their first product foray is some delicious fungi jerky – and you know how much we love mushrooms.

Seth talks about...

The inspiration behind Honest Tea
Getting involved with other companies and creating impact
Taking one step in the right direction
Replacing meat-based foods with superior plant-based offerings
Getting people invested in plant-based food
How Eat the Change started offering mushroom jerky
The importance of doing work you care about
Finding people to invest in change

Resources:

eatthechange.com
honesttea.com
linkedin.com/in/seth-goldman-234bb7124
Twitter: @honestseth
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(Archive) 129. Unwell Women: The Misogyny of the Medical System with Elinor Cleghorn

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Elinor Cleghorn is the author of “Unwell Women,” and, honestly, this book is going to blow everyone's minds. The medical system has been doing women dirty right in front of our faces and we’ve never given it the attention it deserves. We’ve all accepted this medical misogyny as normal. Elinor shows us that it doesn’t have to be this way and shines a light on the history of why it has gone the way it has.

Elinor talks about...

Her experience with sexism in the medical industry
Why there’s so much inequality in wellness
The unfairness of being a self-advocate
The male skew of medical knowledge
Addressing the concerns of medical skeptics
Having hope for the future

Resources:

Twitter: @elinorcleghorn
Read: “Unwell Women”
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(Archive) 128. The Psychedelic Renaissance with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Ronan Levy is the co-founder and executive chairman of Field Trip Health, creating a global brand of psychedelic- and ketamine-assisted therapy center to more effectively address depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health conditions. Ronan has built a career out of things that other people say can’t be done. Making psychedelic experiences accessible and approachable is no different. The conversation around plant medicine is gaining a shit ton of traction, and we’re excited to ride the shroom boom all the way.

Ronan talks about...

Overcoming the stigmas around psychedelics to make space for them in the changing field of psychiatry
The differences between ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA and their therapeutic uses
The notion of dissolving the ego through psychedelics
How access is rolling out
Why we’re seeing this psychedelic opportunity now

Resources:

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(Archive) 127. Reversing Diabetes Through a Plant-Based Diet with Eric Adams (Replay)

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Eric Adams is the Borough President of Brooklyn. We’re not entirely sure what a Borough President does, but his name is on the bridge, so that’s impressive! Jokes aside, he is an impressive individual. He’s sweet, incredibly smart, and his goodwill is endless. He’s a diabetic who got his diet under control in just a short three weeks, which is mind-blowing. He’s a great steward of this lifestyle and knows well the struggles that go along with changing your diet, specifically in communities where food is so much a part of the culture.

Eric Adams talks about...

Exploring indoor areas of self-care
Reversing diabetes purely through food medicine
Eating the wrong foods or eating them incorrectly
What’s antithetical about the traditional diabetic diet
The importance of having a support group
Introducing our children to mind, body, and soul wellness
Healing our planet

Resources:

brooklyn-usa.org/eric-adams-bio
Read "Healthy at Last"
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(Archive) 126. Practical Intuition with Laura Day

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

We missed a real opportunity to ask Laura Day about what happens when you die, but that’s okay. She’s not really interested in talking about that — she’s much more practical. She’s the best-selling author of a number of books, including “Practical Intuition,” which shares how Laura has helped people across the world tap into this misunderstood ability and take full advantage of the capabilities of the mind. We talk about how practical intuition lets you predict your own future, how we engage, notice, and use our intuition in a way that creates a better life and community, and the ways intuition answers the questions we didn’t know to ask. There’s a lot of vague, woo-woo talk around psychics and intuition but Laura is not that. She produces tangible results for people, and you can find out how to in your own life.

Laura Day talks about...

How she became an intuition expert
What practical intuition is and how to apply it to your world
When our intuition becomes engaged
Letting your intuition work organically
Why there is no such thing as coincidence
How your behavior creates your world
Finding the possibility for yourself in a challenging world

Resources:

lauraday.com
Instagram: @lauradayintuit
Read: "Practical Intuition"
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(Archive) 125. Making Yoga More Accessible with Tara Stiles (Replay)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Tara Stiles is the founder of Strala Yoga. It would have been great to only talk with her about yoga, but in light of the twin crises of Covid and racial injustice, we wanted to dig a little deeper. We wellness folk do tend to feel things a bit more, so it’s great to talk with another feeler. She talks about how we can continue to have difficult conversations, having an open mind for yoga, how listening and learning is better than silently not participating, and the problems the wellness industry has created for itself. We hope this conversation brings a new perspective to anyone listening.

Tara talks about...

The two pandemics we’re facing
What Tara’s community is looking like now
Using your platform to use your voice
Making yoga unique and your own
Evolving as a yoga teacher
The gatekeeping of yoga purists
The problems with the wellness industry

Resources:

stralayoga.com
Instagram: instagram.com/tarastiles
Facebook: facebook.com/TaraStilesOfficial
Twitter: twitter.com/TaraStiles

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(Archive) 124. Bringing Baobab Back, with Dr. Luc Maes

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Just like Shel Silverstein’s classic children’s book “The Giving Tree,” the Baobab tree just keeps giving and giving. A “lost crop” known locally for its many benefits, Dr. Luc Maes is a naturopathic doctor on a mission to bring it back. His company, KAIBAE, is focused on offering Baobab-based beauty and wellness products, encouraging the growth and development of this incredible plant, and providing economic benefits to the African communities that grow it. Dr Luc's research has taken him to study plant medicine throughout Africa, Central and South America. We dive into what his company is doing and how he’s working to change the habits of people around the world.

Dr. Luc Maes talks about...

How indiginous communities used the Baobab tree
The way KAIBAE is empowering economies
The benefits of Baobab fruit
Getting people into a preventative state of mind
Changing people’s daily habits

Resources:

Learn about Rewilding Your Microbiome with Dr. Luc Maes. Discover the power of wild plants, and how Baobab and the lost crops™ hold the key to preserving biodiversity and resilient health and beauty.
gokaibae.com
Instagram: @gokaibae
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(Archive) 123. Be A Boundaries Boss, with Terri Cole

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole has a book, blog, and business all about setting better boundaries. Why is it so damn hard to say “no” — especially as women? We don’t know how to set boundaries naturally because nobody taught us – but we can still learn how. In this conversation, Terri talks about why we need boundaries now more than ever, how to end the glorification of self-sacrifice, and giving yourself boundaries in your business life.

Look for Terri's new book and special code for listeners below!

Terri Cole talks about...

Setting boundaries that make sense for you and your partner
The boundary bill of rights--grab a pen!
Prioritizing self-care over self-sacrifice
Giving ultimatums and knowing your deal breakers
Creating boundaries in business
Making the distinction between being driven by fear and experiencing fear

Resources:

terricole.com
boundaryboss.me/htw
Instagram: @terricole
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(Archive) 122. Holistically Whole with Elissa Goodman

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Elissa Goodman is a holistic nutritionist with a bent on lifestyle cleansing--emphasis on lifestyle, this is about more than just food. Her personal health journey has had more than its share of ups and downs but the result is a success story we all need to hear right now. A cancer diagnosis at age 33 was the first wake-up call that she needed to make some changes, but the hard learning didn't stop there. She has spent decades researching, educating herself, embracing life and loss and creating an incredible business helping others do the same.

Elissa talks about...

How we will live post-pandemic
The first of many health scares that started in her early 30s
The marriage of Eastern and Western medicine--sound familiar?
The futility of living in fear
How we all deal with our collective trauma
Mushrooms as medicine--we're listening!

Resources

elissagoodman.com
Instagram: @elissagoodman
Facebook: facebook.com/elissa.goodman.holistic.nutritionist
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(Archive) 121. Take Your Vagina to the Gym with Dr. Stephanie Schull

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0500

Read 'em and weep:

Dr. Stephanie Schull is the creator and founder of Kegelbell, the first FDA-registered, externally-weighted kegel system designed to treat and prevent the negative effects of a weak pelvic floor. A weak pelvic floor can cause massive and unpleasant health issues, and it’s incredible how quickly and easily you can turn things around. This is entirely preventative, but let’s be honest: The downsides here are something you really, really want to prevent. Stephanie brings fun and levity to a conversation about topics many are too embarrassed or ashamed to talk about, and that makes it easy to absorb. So sit back, relax, and listen... or even better, do some Kegels while you wait for your new gym to arrive.

Dr. Stephanie Schull talks about...

What is the pelvic floor and what goes wrong with it
Raising awareness of the risk of prolapse
How to do Kegels correctly and with proper form
How the Kegelbell works
Identifying and acknowledging the signals of problems
When you should start using a Kegelbell--hint: yesterday is not a bad idea
Connecting with your body (yes, that part)

Resources:

kegelbell.com
Instagram: @kegelbell
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(Archive) 120. Poop Talkin’ Bout SIBO with Shivan Sarna

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500

We’ve never been so excited to talk about constipation and diarrhea. If you have a persistent tummy ache, it’s very possible you have a form of SIBO, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Shivan Sarna — author and patient advocate who literally wrote the book on SIBO — is here to tell us what it’s all about. She’s had a host of health issues both causing and being caused by SIBO, so she knows just what it’s like to live with and how confusing, overwhelming, and painful it can be. These problems are more common than you might think, so take the time to listen to some sh*t talk and see if it sounds familiar to you.

Shivan Sarna talks about...

Shivan’s SIBO story
The link between food poisoning and SIBO
The causes of SIBO and what it causes
How to get tested for SIBO
Doing a deep dive into the FODMAP diet

Resources:

sibosos.com
Read: "Healing SIBO"
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(Archive) 119. Burnout Without Borders with Dr. Michelle Thompson

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500

While the last year of pandemic live has had far-reaching effects on everyone involved, it’s clear that doctors — who already deal with a ton of stress during “normal” times — are burning out fast. Dr. Michelle Thompson set out to work with her colleagues when she saw that people were reaching their limits, quitting their jobs, or worse. Approximately 400 physicians commit suicide a year which is a public health crisis in and of itself. So she started teaching doctors how to manage their stress, take care of themselves, and prevent burnout. Self-Care as Health Care is a movement physicians are implementing to save their own lives to help withstand the rigors of a very difficult field of work. We talk about some of the tools she’s incorporating in hospitals, why doctors are feeling so burdened, and what civilians can do to help.

Dr. Michelle Thompson talks about...

How she was inspired to start helping her colleagues with burnout
Reaching doctors as students
The physician shortage we’re facing
What civilians can do to help the doctor burnout program

Resources:

bewelltherapies.org
linkedin.com/in/michelle-thompson-olson-058688a
Doctors, Facing Burnout, Turn to Self-Care
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(Archive) 118. The Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Evarts Bosstick on Branding and Being BOSS

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Ok time for some major girl talk. Lauryn Evarts Bosstick is the founder of The Skinny Confidential, the truth-telling, real talking, and often hilarious blog that she has brilliantly turned into a book, “The Skinny Confidential Lifestyle Guide,” a podcast, a monthly subscription app that provides workouts and meal plans, and more. Girl is kicking ass and taking names. We get the real scoop from her about how the responsibility of being an influencer in a constructive way, working with her husband, the importance of stoic philosophy in her life, and the future of The Skinny Confidential brand.

Lauryn talks about...

The ugliness behind the world of influencers
Going into business with your significant other
Pregnancy, new motherhood and how psilocybin helped to cure her postpartum depression
Practicing stoicism daily

Resources:

theskinnyconfidential.com
Listen: tscpodcast.com
Instagram: @theskinnyconfidential
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(Archive) 117. Erica & Zoe On Boundaries and No A-holes

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500

We have a strict policy for 2021: No assholes. Let’s leave them behind in 2020. We all need to respect each other’s space and just move on. In this quick and honest chat with just us girls, we trade stories about some less-than-pleasant interactions we’ve had with folks recently, how we’ve (maybe sometimes regrettably) handled them, and how we’re trying to draw the line between letting things go and standing up for ourselves.

Resources:

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(Archive) 116. CMO Rob Willey on Our New Relationship To Brands

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:26:00 -0500

Rob Willey is Chief Marketing Officer at Emil Capital Partners, a private equity firm based out of New York City that invests in and manages many companies mostly within the natural food and beverage space. He was part of the early dream team at Method, one of the earliest examples of powerful category disruption that created a superstar brand still beloved today. He is as excited as we are to see how wellness has become more deeply embedded into consumer culture and he gives us his take on where the wellness market is headed once the dust settles from COVID-19, what he hopes returns to normal (and what he hopes doesn’t), and how consumer knowledge and expectation is changing.

Rob Willey talks about...

Helping businesses find meaning and provide health and wellness
What wellness means post-COVID
How brands can compete without retail
The importance of standing for something
Having an authentic founder story
The rising expectations of consumers

Resources:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robwilley
Twitter: @robwilley
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(Archive) 115. Moving the Needle on Chronic Health Problems with Dr. Will Cole

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Tune in for a quick and dirty (not really) chat with friend of the pod and leading functional medicine expert, Dr. Will Cole, author of “Ketotarian,” and private practitioner. We talk wellness trends for the year ahead, with a specific focus on how we are thinking more about proactive and preventative health rather than reacting with quick fixes. He talks all about why this trend is happening, making long-term improvements to chronic health issues, and we spend some time geeking out over functional mushrooms (which you know we love).

Dr. Will Cole talks about...

Why people are suddenly taking more action on their health
The double-edged sword of the internet
Moving fitness habits into the home
The benefits of functional mushrooms & how they work in the body

Resources:

Learn more: drwillcole.com
Read “Ketotarian”
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(Archive) 114. When Life Gives You Scoby, Make Kombucha with Daina Trout

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Daina Trout is the CEO and co-founder of Health-Ade Kombucha. Along with two friends who set out to make a mark on the world, they created an entrepreneur club where they would brainstorm solutions to their everyday challenges. Including hair loss. But after learning about an unexpected link between hair loss and scoby—the “mother” of kombucha—they promptly shifted gears and wound up with the multi-million-dollar success we all know as Health-Ade, now available in 35,000 stores nationwide. In 2018, Health-Ade became the fastest growing refrigerated functional beverage brand in the country. We love Daina's badass approach to business and hilarious storytelling talents.

Daina talks about...

How she was first introduced to the power of kombucha and promptly fell in love
Backing into a business idea by identifying a problem to solve first
Staying nimble to allow for quick pivots in your business
The hurdles of educating the masses on new and strange ingredients--ahem, preach, girl!

Resources:

health-ade.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dainatrout
Instagram: @dainatrout | @healthade
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(Archive) 113. The Era of the All-or-Nothing Marriage with Eli Finkel

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Eli Finkel is a social psychology professor at Northwestern University who studies romantic relationships and American politics, and has been named by The Economist as “one of the leading lights in the realm of relationship psychology.” He set out thinking—and intending to prove—that we were ruining the institution of marriage by putting so much pressure on our partner to meet many of our emotional and psychological needs. He found out that he was wrong: While the average marriage today is worse than the average marriage in the 1950’s, the best marriages today are even better. He shares some of what he learned from studying modern marriage and even some hacks from the best marriages he’s seen. We. Love. This. Book.

Eli talks about...

How marriages have become “all-or-nothing”
What a good marriage looks like
The problem with the 1950’s marriage model
The COVID-19 effect on marriage
The happiness vs meaning model
How having kids impacts your marriage
The modern purpose of marriage
Love hacks for a healthy marriage

Resources:

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(Archive) 112. Dr. Ellen Vora with A New Approach to Mental Health (Replay)

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500

The excellent Dr. Ellen Vora is on the podcast today, and we’re big fans because yes, she’s really cool, but she’s also not down with the over-prescription of meds as treatment. Ellen believes that the power to heal lies within each of us. She’s not anti-medications, but she is all about trying other, more holistic approaches to healing first. Today we’re talking all things functional and holistic, with a special focus on everybody’s favorite, anxiety!

Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher. She’s all about taking a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms.

We’d loved this conversation with Dr. Vora, and know you will too, so listen up as she sheds some light on...

What the heck a holistic psychiatrist is
Why she practices functional medicine
Anxiety and how we all have it
Shame around mental illness
The transition into motherhood + the support needed around it
The subsets of anxiety and the feelings of it
Asking why with your symptoms
What to do with an anxiety diagnosis
Common culprits (caffeine is one of them)
Getting off of anti-anxiety medications
Digestive health and what we really want in our gut
Food that’s available to children
Her quick fix for you to start doing now

Resources:

Learn more: ellenvora.com
Instagram: @ellenvoramd

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(Archive) 111. Wintering: How to Survive When Life is Frozen with Katherine May

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Katherine May, author of fiction and nonfiction, wrote her new book “Wintering” — which, published in February, now comes across as almost prophetic. In the book, she recognizes that we all have dark periods in our life where nothing seems to be going quite right and that there really isn’t a good way of talking about them without feeling ashamed. She opens up about her own wintering moments, and how she came to recognize she could play a role in helping others understand how to cope with theirs. We talk all about removing the shame of dark moments, the isolation of social media, and of course, some of our favorite vulgarities. It’s a light conversation about dark moments, which is exactly what Katherine was shooting for.

Katherine May talks about...

The concept of wintering is and what lead her to write the book
Finding the change that’s happening with you
Not denying yourself the chance to learn from your down moments--no more fake positivity, please
Sifting through the fake lives on social media
Supplements and other practices to help move through wintering moments
Adapting to the challenges you face in life

Resources:

Learn more: katherine-may.co.uk
Read: “Wintering”
Instagram: @katherinemay_
Twitter: @_katherine_may_
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(Archive) 110. Elevating Your Natural Wine Experience with Todd White

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Todd White is the founder of Dry Farm Wines, with a great story and a fun and lively approach to life in general. A self-described biohacker who practices daily meditation, Wim Hof breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, and daily 22 hour intermittent fasting, he wanted to find a better way of enjoying an evening glass of wine without it interrupting his lifestyle, and from this came Dry Farm Wines. A sourcing company of pure, Natural Wines that lab tests to ensure each bottle is sugar free (0-0.15g per glass), lower in sulfites, and lower in alcohol (under 12.5% alc/vol).

Todd helps demystify the dark secrets of the wine industry along with what makes natural wines so unique. You’ll want to drink a bottle yourself when this is over.

Todd White talks about...

How he looks like 30 at 60 years old through fasting
The concept behind Dry Farm and what natural wines are
The wine industry’s dirty, dark secrets
How Todd stumbled into the natural wine industry
How wine can be sugar free when grape juice contains sugar
What polyphenols are, what they can do for you, and how to get them
The dangerous chemicals found in most wines

Resources:

dryfarmwines.com
Instagram: @dryfarmwines
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(Archive) 109. Bringing Play To Work With Lesser Evil's Charles Coristine

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Every overnight success is actually years in the making, and Charles Coristine, CEO and President of Lesser Evil Snacks, is here to share his journey to making the greatest paleo puff snack of all time (IOHO). He takes “failure is not an option” to an extreme, and it really works for him. We get good and business-y in this one, and Charles is transparent about the uphill climb he had to go through to get to where he is now. Plus, he’s found an awesome way to incorporate a balance of spirituality and meditation into his focused business life, allowing him to really bring his whole self to the work. Sit back, enjoy your Buddha Bowl with Sea Salt and enjoy.

Charles talks about...

Being an early adopter for meditation to escape from the stress of business
Taking over the Lesser Evil business with a vision of taking it new places
The investor dance, we know it all too well
The struggles of growing into a national brand
Investing in marketing research
Doing what’s right for the planet

Resources:

lesserevil.com
linkedin.com/in/charles-coristine-7b611b13
twitter.com/ccoristine
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(Archive) 108. Eating for Longevity with Dr. Michael Roizen

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Dr. Michael Roizen, Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, and chief medical consultant on “The Dr. Oz Show,” is the co-author of “The What to Eat When Cookbook,” which we talked about with his colleague Dr Crupain in episode 105. He completely walks the walk when it comes to science-based diet planning based on the clock, (and he legit walked on his treadmill during the entire interview). We chatted about the powerful effects of eating the right foods at certain times of day, specifically for longevity. And good news: alcohol is on the list! Pour yourself a glass of wine (but check the clock first) and enjoy this data-packed conversation.

Dr. Michael Roizen talks about...

Eating food that you love and that loves you back
Using your diet to get younger
How food can stave off dementia
The 10 foods he couldn't do without--prepare for a run on Costco salmon burgers
The benefits of alcohol depending on your health history

Resources:

www.whenway.com
Read: "RealAge"
Read: “What to Eat When”
Read: “The What to Eat When Cookbook”
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(Archive) 107. The Barrier-Busting Immigrant CEO Who Brought Kefir to the U.S. with Julie Smolyansky

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Because we are Hamil-nerds, sometimes we start with a quote: “Immigrants, we get the job done” basically tells the story of Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, who moved from Russia to Chicago as an infant. Her parents brought with them a centuries-old tradition used in their homeland for generations — kefir, the hard-to-pronounce probiotic that does wonders for the gut — and began to share it in the community. A business was born, and in 2002, Julie became the youngest female CEO of a publicly held firm when she took over the company at the age of 27. Since then, Julie has continued the company’s growth trajectory, bringing an Eastern European product into the U.S. mainstream and boosting annual company revenues to over $120 million in 2017 from $12 million when she took over. She has been named to Fortune Business ‘40 under 40,’ Fortune’s 55 Most Influential Women on Twitter and Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 1000.

Today, Lifeway is working to promote their BioKefir product line, which supports immunity, which could not be more timely given the current state of our global health!

Julie talks about...

What kefir is and how it impacts our health--and it's not just about the gut
Bringing mental health into the mainstream conversation
The struggles of being a young female immigrant entrepreneur
Clearing obstacles for the next generation

Resources:

lifewaykefir.com
https://www.instagram.com/lifewaykefir/
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(Archive) 106. Breathing--You're Probably Doing It Wrong, with James Nestor

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Take a deep breath, because it might be your last without giving it some serious thought from here on out. NY Times Bestselling Author and journalist James Nestor is taking years of incredible research and self-experimentation and applying it all to the world of breathing, sharing all the benefits it can provide with the world. This conversation with James may very well be the most eye-opening (or nose-opening) conversation around health that you’ve heard in years. Get ready, because this episode is going to take your breath away. Ok no more breath clichés, promise.

James talks about...

Why we needed another book about breathing
How we have become a culture of mouth breathers and what it's doing to our physiology--spoiler alert: it's not cute
How we get more (not less) oxygen by breathing slowly through our noses
How breathing affects your posture
Why our mouths are getting smaller and how it affects our airways
The sleep apnea epidemic and what we can do about it
The benefits of staying calm to breathe, growth, and healing

Resources:

mrjamesnestor.com
Read "Breath"
Instagram: @mrjamesnestor
Twitter: @mrjamesnestor
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(Archive) 105. What to Eat When with Dr. Michael Crupain

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Dr. Michael Crupain is the medical director of “The Dr. Oz Show," chief medical officer of Sharecare and co-author of the upcoming The What To Eat When Cookbook. He is board certified in preventive medicine, a fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine and part-time faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He and his partner co-authored “What to Eat When,” along with “The What to Eat When Cookbook,” with amazing recipes tailored around when you should eat them. We know the drill on intermittent fasting, but Dr C helps us learn the importance of what we're eating at different times of day and how it impacts weight management and energy.

Pre-Order the book now! https://amzn.to/2GpUpSl

Dr. Crupain talks about...

The general ideas behind “What to Eat When”
Eating more earlier and less later
What happens when you fast
How to use the methodology for weight loss, maintenance, and gain
The effects of when we eat on our microbiome
How to eat when working the night shift
Dr. Michael’s “don’t eat” list--spoiler alert, he still loves pasta and cheese!
Not stereotyping mealtimes--salmon for breakfast is totally legit

Resources:

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(Archive) 104. Making Astrology Accessible with Haley Houseman

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Is there something going on in your Venus? Haley Houseman, who’s in charge or brand and content at Sanctuary, knows all about astrology. While we are in a complete state of mess over the last few months, it’s times like these where people are drawn to finding some information or sanity to the world, and astrology can do that for a lot of people. She gives us a crash course in astrology that goes well beyond the typical “sun signs” we’re all used to—like, did you know you have a sign for every planet and even for asteroids? Astrology doesn’t define who you are, necessarily, but it can be a powerful tool for going inward and understanding yourself. Sanctuary recently released its interactive birth chart feature on iOS, a really fun tool where an expert astrologer is waiting to help you break down your totally custom birth chart reading right in the app!

Haley Houseman talks about...

Astrology 101
How astrology became an area of study
The cultural context of astrology
The luminary signs
What Venus return means

Resources:

Learn more at sanctuaryworld.co
Instagram: @sanctuarywrld | @hedhouseman
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(Archive) 102. MINISODE! Summertime Sadness with Erica Huss and Zoë Sakoutis

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This episode is a little bit of catharsis for us as we talk about the struggles we’re facing when it comes to finding a sense of normalcy. We’re all still dealing with the isolation that comes with COVID, as well as wading through the poo that comes with building a startup, and maybe it’s getting to us a little bit. It’s a strange experience to feel lonely in your own home, even when you’re not the only person in the room. We hope you either can relate to us and feel a little less alone, or otherwise feel relieved that you’re much better off!

We talk about...

Loneliness in isolation
Not knowing where the endgame is
Startup struggles
Hopes for the future

Resources:

earthandstar.com

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(Archive) 101. The Badass Boss with Bozoma Saint John (replay)

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

At the beginning of her career, Bozoma Saint John turned down a job at Goldman Sachs and, shortly afterwards, found herself temping for Spike Lee. Since then, she’s worked in C-level roles for the likes of Apple and Uber (being tasked with repairing their reputation after mistreatment of drivers and reports of sexual harassment surfaced) and is now Chief Marketing Officer at William Morris Endeavor. In this episode, she joins us to talk about being a Black woman in corporate America, the strange mixture of arrogance and diplomacy she’s sometimes been forced to employ to get her point across, and the benefits of choosing joy in the face of immense grief.

Bozoma Saint John talks about...

How her parents are her superheroes, dating back to her childhood when her family escaped a violent coup d'etat in Ghana
Her career path and how she chooses next steps-- it’s rarely about the money or about the title, but about what she will learn
Her experience of being a Black woman in a junior role, and the challenges she faced in being taken seriously
The work she has done to become her own cheerleader--take a page here!
The struggle to turn Uber into a lovable brand in the same year all their dirty laundry was revealed
Life’s unpredictability. Boz and her husband were living their best lives when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer
The art of resilience in the face of grief and loss

Resources:

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(Archive) 100. How Microbes Can Create Better-For-You Foods with Kingdom Supercultures

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Kendall Dabaghi has spent the last ten years working at different tech startups, but it was the variety of health issues he faced his whole life that led him to his best work yet. After developing acute digestive issues traveling abroad, and seeing a range of specialists, nothing seemed to work. He started reading up on the gut biome and after adding a variety of fermented foods to his diet, the pain disappeared completely. No big surprise- he knew his next business would be focused on the microbiome. He went back to school, and together with his co-founder Ravi Sheth developed systems for isolating and the individual strains of microbial communities. They looked at what they had built, and realized they could apply what they had learned to creating new kinds of foods. We’re super impressed and excited to see where they take this exciting new technology- as we like to say, let’s all keep the fun in fungi.

Kendall Dabaghi talks about...

Creating different kinds of fermented foods
Leveraging the latest in microbiology
Why he’s focusing on koji
The flavor possibilities of fungi
What bacteria does to food
Trying koji in your cooking

Resources:

kingdomsupercultures.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kendalldabaghi
Twitter: twitter.com/kendalldabaghi

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(Archive) 99. Herbal Medicine for your Lady Business with Lulu Ge of Elix Healing

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Lulu Ge is the founder of Elix, an herbal nutritional supplement company that helps women balance their hormonal cycle. When she stopped taking hormonal birth control, she found herself unable to move her body for 2-3 days a month around the time of her cycle—and her doctor’s only suggestion was to start taking birth control again. Her grandfather connected her to a renowned Chinese medical expert who examined her, gave her a list of herbs, and instructed her on how to take them. Cut to: after a single course of drinking the elixirs, she experienced zero symptoms any longer! The secret to these medicines is in how personalized they are, so she looked into how she should scale that personalization in a way that would be accessible to more people. Cycle-related symptoms continue to affect up to 90% of women in the US, leading to over a billion hours of lost productivity annually; yet in today’s health care system, only 4% of research and development addresses women’s health issues. Sad trombone. Lulu shares her process of getting her business off the ground, and what herbal medicine can do for your life. Special offer for listeners: use the code HTW15 for 15% off at www.elixhealing.com

Lulu talks about...

Why so many women are on birth control “off label”
How Chinese herbal medicine changed her life
Bringing personalized herbal medicine to the masses
Broadening beyond hormone health
Meeting the magical mushrooms

Resources:

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(Archive) 98. Navigating Stress & Fighting Anger with Love with Victoria Albina

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Victoria Albina does a LOT. She’s had a holistic medicine practice, worked as a nurse practitioner, a certified breathwork meditation facilitator, a life coach, and… a good witch? She’s practically collecting modalities right now, and that’s GREAT, because we all need some of this in 2020. We all understand what stress does to us on an experiential level, but with her expertise, she explains how it affects us biologically and physiologically. She has a passion for helping women realize they are their own best healers, and helps them recover from codependency and perfectionism--we're listening! Victoria is the kind of person we need to hear from right now.

Victoria talks about...

How trauma gets stuck in our bodies and manifests physically, to let us know we need to pay attention
The current level of cultural stress and how we can deal with it
The importance of resilience
Navigating the experience of letting out our anger
Going nose to nose with someone to diffuse anger
Changing the channel

Resources:

victoriaalbina.com
Instagram: instagram.com/victoriaalbinawellness
Feminist Wellness Podcast: victoriaalbina.com/podcast/

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(Archive) 97. Changing Our Relationship with Discomfort with Megan Bruneau, M.A. RCC

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We want Megan Bruneau to be our new therapist — or at least our friend who we invite out for drinks and free advice. She’s a therapist, executive coach, and speaker who takes a no-bullshit approach to coaching. We talk a lot about sitting in discomfort and how to navigate it, as well as the dangers of using “spiritual bypassing” to avoid stress. Right now is a time of incredible discomfort for all of us, and we’re all trying to navigate it as best we can by staying informed and having conversations — like this one.

Megan talks about...

Changing our relationship with discomfort
Weighing the risks of involvement or silence
The danger of forced positivity
The importance of feeling our feelings
Spiritual Bypassing--this concept blew our minds-- and how it can be damaging
Being compassionate to yourself

Resources:

meganbruneau.com
Instagram: @meganjbruneau
FB: Megan Bruneau, M.A. RCC

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(Archive) 96. Tara Stiles of Strala Yoga on Listening, Learning and Being Better Humans

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Tara Stiles is the founder of Strala Yoga. It would have been lovely if all we wanted to talk about was yoga, but in light of the twin crises of Covid and racial injustice,we wanted to dig a little deeper. We wellness folk do tend to feel things a bit more, so it’s great to talk with another feeler. She talks about how we can continue to have difficult conversations, having an open mind for yoga, how listening and learning is better than silently not participating, and the problems the wellness industry has created for itself. We hope this conversation brings a new perspective to anyone listening.

Tara talks about...

The two pandemics we’re facing
What Tara’s community is looking like now
Using your platform to use your voice
Making yoga unique and your own
Evolving as a yoga teacher
The gatekeeping of yoga purists
The problems with the wellness industry

Resources:

https://stralayoga.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/tarastiles
Facebook: facebook.com/TaraStilesOfficial
Twitter: twitter.com/TaraStiles

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(Archive) 95. Meditation for Skeptics with Ziva Founder Emily Fletcher

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0500

A special encore for some extra self-care during challenging times. Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation, a unique practice incorporating mindfulness, meditation and manifestation that she created after years of study. Ziva is not an app. It’s an online course that gives you the tools to be free of your devices for good. Emily is a former Broadway performer who found meditation through a fellow castmate after realizing that despite living her dreams, she was feeling stressed and miserable. After her initial skepticism, Emily took a meditation class and slept through the night for the first time in 18 months. She fell in love, left Broadway, and trained in India as an apprentice before embarking on her journey to bring meditation to the masses through Ziva. And she’s clearly doing something right: her bestselling book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon and is now available in paperback.

Emily Fletcher talks about...

Why she created Ziva, which she refers to as meditation for busy people
Understanding the vernacular--the difference between mindfulness and meditation is YUGE.
How meditation can impact your system on a cellular level--this is not about woowoo chanting, she’s got the science on how your nervous system responds and changes.
How stress creates a backlog- and it goes farther back than your crappy morning meeting. Think GENERATIONS back. But in better news, meditation can help unpack all those traumas, maybe even faster than Zoe’s beloved Nebbiolo.

Resources:

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(Archive) 94. Encore Episode: Marriage 101 with Dr. Sonya Rhodes

Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This episode is a special encore, while we are spending a little more time with our partners than we usually would, we thought you might appreciate some perspective! Dr. Sonya Rhodes is a psychotherapist, relationship therapist, and the author of four books, including “Cold Feet” and “The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match.” (Ahem... attention Santa!) She spills the beans on what makes a marriage work or not, gets honest about the struggles in her own marriage (her husband originally thought she would be putting his clothes away and arranging the flowers), and shares what kind of marital problems couples are bringing to her couch. We love her for getting super candid and vulnerable and helping us to better navigate what relationship wellness means today.

Dr. Sonya Rhodes talks about...

Slow love and pre-marriage
Who’s getting divorced--spoiler alert: it’s not the young-uns
Resentment in a relationship--spoiler alert: it’s actually a GOOD thing--do we have your attention yet??
Couples who haven’t had sex in years--heads up: the prognosis is not good
How many positive to negative interactions there should be in a marriage--yep, there’s an actual number

Resources:

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(Archive) 93. Reversing Diabetes Through Diet with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams

Wed, 20 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

So, real talk: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is our legit hometown hero. Before holding the title of our ACTUAL favorite sitting president, he served three terms in the New York State Senate and 22 years in the New York City Police Department. He is crazy smart, super compassionate, and his dedication and goodwill toward his community is endless. He was diagnosed just three years ago with diabetes, which felt more like a sentence than a diagnosis, but in a matter of three short weeks he changed his entire diet and lifestyle and got the disease under control. A true role model and a leader for his community, he’s a great steward of the impact that lifestyle change can have on chronic illness. It's been a minute since we've had a president we can crush on!

Eric Adams talks about...

Reversing diabetes purely through food medicine
Eating the wrong foods, or how you can actually eat the "right" foods incorrectly
What’s antithetical about the traditional diabetic diet
The importance of empowering doctors to educate their community on nutritional healing
Introducing our children to mind, body, and soul wellness
How healing our bodies can impact healing the planet

Resources:

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(Archive) 92. Healing from the Gut with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Wed, 13 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We’re here to talk about fiber! And no, it’s not that powder you’ve seen grandma put into her water. We’re joined by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, the author of Fiber Fueled and a board-certified, award-winning gastroenterologist. So, he knows his stuff when it comes to gut health. He talks about how fiber interplays with your gut health — something we’ve always been super into — and how this can be especially important in a world of COVID-19.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz talks about...

Preparing your body to handle a disease
Why coronavirus is targeting people differently
How we can support our immune system
The relation between the gut and immunity
The importance of diet diversity
How we should think about eating meat
Good and bad inflammation

Resources:

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(Archive) 91. Minisode: Introducing Earth & Star, with Erica Huss and Zoë Sakoutis

Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We are ready to show you our fruiting bodies! We’ve spent a lot of time chatting with guests about the world of adaptogens, specifically mushrooms, because it’s a category that fascinates us. Their incredible immune-boosting properties are just the tip of the iceberg. We've been a couple of fun gals into the fungis for quite some time, as we've been hard at work creating our new business. Earth & Star is a grab-and-go plant-based latte supercharged with the benefits of functional mushrooms. Here we'll share a bit more about the product as well as the process that got us here. And it was pretty gnarly.

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We talk about...

Our new product, Earth & Star!
Launching a business in the midst of a pandemic
Why we love mushrooms and how they play a key role in preventative health care
The painstaking process of creating a product that meets our standards-cracking the oat milk game isn't easy, hats off to Oatly!

Resources:

earthandstar.com

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(Archive) 90. Demystifying the World of Mushrooms with Jeff Chilton

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500

By now, you’ve probably seen the growing trend of functional mushrooms and understand that we ourselves are down with fungi in a big way. But what are we really getting from these mushrooms and mushroom supplements? To better understand what’s real and what’s just advertising, we sat down with one of the world’s foremost mushroom experts: Jeff Chilton, founder of Real Mushrooms and Nammex.

Jeff was one of the pioneers to bring proper food and functional (or medicinal) mushrooms extracts from their places of origin to the Western world. He is a wealth of knowledge in the field of fungi. When you start rattling off the benefits of mushrooms, it can sound like a joke — immune-boosting, cognitive function, athletic performance, calm — but it’s legit. Mushrooms are the world’s most studied superfood, and Jeff helps us sort out the value from the fluff and misinformation when it comes to these fascinating fungi.

Jeff talks about...

What Nammex is doing and his motivation behind creating it
The new frontier of mushroom extracts
What medicinal mushrooms do for us and the myths around what they don't do
The difference between mycelium and fruiting bodies and how to find wellness products that actually work--hint: we are all team fruiting bodies!
The pharmaceutical industry and its roots in fungi. Get it? Roots? Listen up and you'll understand

Resources:

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(Archive) 89. Highlighting Brands with a Creative Retail Twist with Emily Schildt of Pop Up Grocer

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We like to feature conversations with founders that are doing important and unique things, and Emily Schildt of Pop Up Grocer fits that bill 100%. They're the first-ever pop-up grocery store that showcases hundreds of the most innovative and exciting brands in natural food and beverage, plus home, pet and body care. She’s thinking about retail in a broader way, and Pop Up Grocer is one of the ways that you can still do retail in our world. She saw the challenges that companies who were trying to launch their brands were facing and she wanted to be the solution that helped them come to market.

And now you can experience Pop Up Grocer from home with the just launched Pop Up Grocer Box. Each box contains a surprise, limited-edition selection of products (grocery, home + body care) and complimentary Pop Up Grocer merch. Plus 10% of all sales go to Feeding America. www.popupgrocer.co/boxes

Emily talks about...

Where the idea for Pop Up Grocer came from
How her pop up events are structured
How the physical space is becoming more cherished
Connecting with your customers

Resources:

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(Archive) 88. Immunity, Probiotics, and the Wonderful World of Gut Biomes with Ara Katz

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500

The gut is a messy place, so we’re going to dive into immunity, probiotics, and everything going on inside your gut biome with Ara Katz of Seed. We talk about probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics... ALL of the biotics. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and most people have no idea what they are doing when it comes to probiotics, but Ara helps us get to the bottom of bacteria and what the hell is going on in our gut.

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Ara talks about...

The actionable things that microbes can do today
Probiotics vs Prebiotics
Staying knowledgable of the cultures you are putting in your body
How to use trial and error when taking probiotics
What consumers need to look for
Different delivery systems
What to be wary of

Resources:

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(Archive) 87. The Healing Magic of Cannabis, CBD, & Mushrooms with Jenny Sansouci

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Jenny Sansouci is the author of The Rebel’s Apothecary, a science-based and supportive guide to the wild world of fungi and CBD that will enhance the lives of anyone living with pain, anxiety, depression, a weakened immune system, insomnia, and more. Jenny saw their healing powers firsthand when her father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer and she guided him on his health journey, offering a powerful supplement to traditional healthcare that makes the process of chemotherapy less painful and can help you thrive on the other end of it.

Jenny was already a big enthusiast of the healing properties of CBD, THC, and mushrooms, so when her father got sick, she put what she had learned to the test and saw some incredible results. She shares everything about what that experience was like and where you can start with medicinal cannabis or mushrooms.

Jenny talks about...

Supplementing a traditional healthcare route with natural remedies
Supporting immunity and nausea with mushrooms
Her experience with mushroom products
The difference between psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms
Making it easy to understand the benefits of each type of mushroom
All about mycelium
Working with medicinal cannabis

The Rebel's Apothecary: A Practical Guide to the Healing Magic of Cannabis, CBD, and Mushrooms, is available for preorder at healthycrush.com/book. Jenny is a certified health coach, and creator of the wellness blog Healthy Crush, where she's been writing since 2008. She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and has been trained by functional medicine doctor Frank Lipman, MD in New York City. She is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Resources:

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(Archive) 86. Managing Stress, Sleep, & Immunity with Dr. Kirk Parsley

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500

We’re in the middle of a global pandemic, and things are kind of crazy. We talk (from a safe social isolation distance) to Dr. Kirk Parsley about what’s going on with this coronavirus, how we can best arm ourselves and build up our defenses, and how to make sure we are staying healthy. He also has his own perspective on how the world is responding to this and how we can help ourselves get through the day with less stress by fixing our own perspective.

Dr. Kirk talks about...

Trying not to worry about what could be but focusing on what you can do
Why the virus is spreading differently in different countries
Getting the economy rolling again
Where viruses go when they’ve run their course
Building a balanced immune system
Taking things seriously without stressing out about them
Fixing your circadian rhythm
Pushing off your worries and to-dos when you sleep

Resources:

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(Archive) 85. Minisode on Coronavirus with Erica Huss and Zoë Sakoutis

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500

This week we’re broadcasting straight from the corona closest to weigh in on our own coping strategies in the current coronavirus pandemic. These are unprecedented times, and nobody really knows what they’re supposed to do in this situation. We hope that you are all coping well, and we have just a few tips on how you can help deal with this whole thing. Love to you all, stay safe and healthy!

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(Archive) 84. A New Approach to Mastering Diabetes, with Cyrus Khambatta

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500

Cyrus Khambatta, Ph.D. is the New York Times bestselling author of Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes, and the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, an online group coaching program for people with all forms of diabetes. He has been living with type 1 diabetes for more than 18 years and has helped thousands of people improve their health and fitness using plant-based nutrition.

His approach to living with and managing it is a bit revolutionary, and antithetical to most of what we know about it. For anyone who has any type of diabetes, this is an incredibly informative episode.

Cyrus talks about...

Learning how to control your blood glucose levels
Becoming vegetarian or vegan with diabetes
Eating fruit--LOTS of fruit--with diabetes. It's a gamechanger
How fat content determines your insulin use more than carbohydrates
Applying the benefits of the low fat & carb diet if you don’t have diabetes
His typical daily diet
Making decisions in the short term and the long term

Resources:

Website: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org
Book: https://amzn.to/2DUpgSx
Instagram: @masteringdiabetes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringdiabetes.org/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mindfuldiabeticrobby
Podcast: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/podcast/

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(Archive) 83. From Near-Tragedy to Triumph, Beauty That Heals with Francesco Clark

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500

After a near-death experience, Francesco Clark dedicated himself to learning about skin to heal the issues he was facing, and then realized his unique plant-based formulations were more than just a hobby. Together with his family he created Clark’s Botanicals. His story is unbelievable and we cannot get enough of this skincare line! Be sure to check out the products at clarksbotanicals.com after you hear his incredible journey. EDITOR’S NOTE: The end of our interview was cut short by a technical glitch, so you’ll forgive the abrupt finish-but rest assured all you missed was our awe and admiration as we thanked him for sharing his story!

Francesco talks about...

His background in magazines and fashion and the road to success that he began to pave for himself.
The accident that almost took his life and the powerful lessons that came with it
His quest to solve his problems with his own appearance led to a new passion for natural skin health
His experiences with depression and loneliness during his recovery, and finding his way back to himself
Creating a product and a business with his family and understanding the value of true friendships
Launching a business at the encouragement of the fashion and beauty industry’s icons

Resources:

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(Archive) 82. In the Flo: How Our Cycles Are The Key To Optimizing Women’s Health with Alisa Vitti

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0500

We’re back with our beloved Alisa Vitti, best-selling author of WomanCode and In the FLO, who has been helping women improve health by hacking their hormones for 20 years. In the past 5 years, at least, there’s been an influx of content online around women’s hormones, so you’d think that with all of these resources, women would be better equipped to address issues like fatigue, burnout and weight management. But statistics are showing the opposite — women now face hormone and autoimmune issues affecting 50% of the population. We talk about why this may be, why the information we are getting may be wrong, and what you can do about it.

Alisa talks about...

The male bias in nutrition research
Honoring your infradian rhythm-exercise and diet should literally go with your flow
Your infradian rhythm + your circadian rhythm- bonus, we get two cycles to manage!
Coping with estrogen turbulence
The hidden health benefits of orgasm: ahem, migraine sufferers!

Resources:

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(Archive) 81. Why Peptides are the Future of Medicine with Dr. Morrison

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

We’re back with our friend Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, the award-winning functional medicine MD who champions a nutritional approach to healthcare. We recorded this ep at his eponymous Morrison Center, where they offer a range of treatments and services based on integrative medicine, i.e. treating the whole person to assist innate healing and promote optimal health instead of just fixing a problem.

We’re here today to talk about peptides, that buzzy word that gets thrown around without any true meaning or understanding. Dr. Morrison legit believes peptide therapy is the future of medicine, so we really need to understand what they are! Typical medicines interfere with body processes in order to achieve some result. But peptides work differently because they enhance the way the body is already working. In fact, our bodies already produce peptides, and they signal the body to do something specific. This may sound like hyperbole, but Dr. Morrison explains why the hype around peptides is completely justified.

Dr. Morrison talks about...

What the F are peptides
Peptides for cancer treatment
They can’t override bad habits, but they can enhance the good stuff you’re already doing
Topical vs subcutaneous peptides
How we preserve our natural body supply

Resources:

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(Archive) 80. Meditation for Skeptics and Busy People with Ziva Founder Emily Fletcher

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Emily is a former Broadway performer who found meditation through a fellow castmate after realizing that despite living her dreams, she was feeling stressed and miserable. After her initial skepticism, Emily took a meditation class and slept through the night for the first time in 18 months. She fell in love, left Broadway, and trained in India as an apprentice before embarking on her journey to bring meditation to the masses by creating Ziva. There are many ways that a daily practice can help you unpack stress, and Emily has gone deep to understand the science behind what's actually happening when you sit for a session. Ziva is not an app, but an online course that gives you the tools to be free of your devices for good. And she’s clearly doing something right: her bestselling book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon and is now available in paperback.

Emily Fletcher talks about...

Why she created Ziva, which she refers to as meditation for busy people
Understanding the vernacular--the difference between mindfulness and meditation is YUGE.
How meditation can impact your system on a cellular level--this is not about woowoo chanting, she’s got the science on how your nervous system responds and changes.
How stress creates a backlog- and it goes farther back than your crappy morning meeting. Think GENERATIONS back. But in better news, meditation can help unpack all those traumas, maybe even faster than Zoe’s beloved Nebbiolo.

Resources:

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(Archive) 79. Walking the walk--vitality and longevity with Dr. Robert Willix

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Robert “Iron Man” Willix is a truly amazing functional medicine practitioner. Formerly a cardiac surgeon, he left that path to pursue functional medicine, and he’s had some fun stops along the way. Acupuncture, shamanism, Chinese medicine--he is a true pioneer of the modalities that as a culture, we’re only starting to talk about now. He never stops evolving and learning, high praise! He’s also been a vegan for over 40 years and credits his vitality to changing his diet and exercising daily. His book, The Rejuvenation Solution, is chock full of tools to jump-start ageless health. We’re looking forward to hanging with him at his next full moon ceremony!

Dr. Bob talks about...

The day he quit cardiac surgery in favor of preventative health and never looked back
Reverse aging--it’s a thing, and you can do it
How energy healing plays a role with every patient he sees
Being a good vegan before it was cool
The physiology of daily meditation and how it can dramatically shift your energy and rewire your nervous system

Resources:

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(Archive) 78. Winning at Sleep with Dr. Kirk Parsley

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Kirk Parsley didn’t set out to become a sleep expert. He became a Navy SEAL at a young age, and then went on to medical school before returning to the SEAL team as their doctor, where he was put in charge of building out and managing a sports medicine facility. He saw patient after patient, many of them former SEALs and colleagues, who were experiencing performance issues but didn’t have any known, diagnosable diseases. However almost every single one of them reported to be using sleep aids. Aha! So the more he researched, the more he understood the correlation between overall health and sleep, and he discovered the winning combination of supplements that proved to help everyone. He has since created Doc Parsley’s sleep remedy so that all of us can sleep as well as a SEAL.

Special note for listeners! Doc and his team will be offering a special promotion on their new Sleep Remedy Flavor, Lavender. Listeners can learn more by subscribing to their email list at www.docparsley.com.

Dr. Kirk Parsley talks about...

How sleep became his life’s work
The supplements he researched in trying to find a solution for his SEALs patients
The comparison between sleep deprivation and Attention Deficit Disorder
The negative effects of sleep deprivation--grab a pen, the list goes on!
How humans excel at deliberately sabotaging our sleep
Sleep vs meditation--what’s happening in your body?
Taking cortisol blockers and how they impact your hormones

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(Archive) 77. The Superstar Paradox with Coach Keren

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500

TedX Speaker, Author and Coach Keren Eldad is back on the pod to talk about the paradox of overachievers--how they strive to get everything right but can still end up feeling less-than on the inside. Sound familiar, anyone? She calls this phenomenon the Superstar Paradox. We cover the ways that perfectionism can quickly become toxic, and try to understand how it has become so pervasive in our culture, sad but true. Learn the difference between self-esteem and self-love, and try to get a handle on your own negative inner monologue.

Coach Keren talks about...

The definition of the “superstar paradox”
How to some degree, everyone suffers from overwhelm, and what we can do about it
Challenging what you think you know vs. what you actually don’t know
Vulnerability is a strength--say it again!
How critical it is to be kind to yourself
How social media has an impact on negative self-talk and our own ability to be authentically vulnerable
What you can do about imposter syndrome

www.KerenEldad.com

@CoachKeren

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(Archive) 76. All About Adaptogenic Mushrooms with Paul Kempisty

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Paul Kempisty is an acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, and a wealth of knowledge on the magical world of fungi. They have incredible healing properties, and it’s great to see them pop up--like mushrooms, one might say-- in more products everywhere. We get into some of the buzzwords (hello, adaptogens and nootropics), and gain more insight into relying on roots, plants, and herbs for healing purposes. He breaks down some of the science behind them and tells us what is undebatable when it comes to the benefits of mushrooms.

Paul Kempisty talks about...

-What the hell are adaptogens and what they do

-Whether you can take too much of ashwagandha or other adaptogens

-Why the robustness of mushrooms benefits us

-Nootropics and how those affect us

-How adaptogen coffee doesn’t taste like mushrooms

-Understanding the source of your mushroom product

-How some molds are harmful/deadly and some can be beneficial

-The “stoned ape” theory

Resources:

-@iloveacupuncture

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(Archive) 75. Season 2 Teaser with Zoë Sakoutis and Erica Huss

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500

We’ve got another Zoë and Erica minisode this week! We are (un)officially starting Season 2 of the podcast, and we’re excited for what’s to come with the show. We’ll be doing things a little differently. We start off by talking about New Year’s resolutions (spoiler: we don’t do them), what we’re excited about this year, as well as what you can look forward to on the show in the future. We’re gonna go deep on sleep, diabetes, longevity, the pelvic floor, adaptogens, and more. And we’re going to be gearing up for some fun stuff that has nothing to do with podcasts. We’re working on re-entering the world of consumer goods, and we’re super excited about it. Stay tuned for more hints and tidbits leading up to that!

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(Archive) 74. Common Sense Wellness with Chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist Dr. Joe Askinasi

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Joe Askinasi is a holistic chiropractor and applied kinesiologist who has worked his magic on both of us and perhaps dozens of our loved ones. He is a master of diagnosis, being able to identify root causes of issues that have nothing to do with how it's actually presenting. We love his incredibly common sense approach to wellness--it’s a refreshing reminder that it needn’t be complicated. The wellness biz could stand to learn a thing or two...

Dr. Joe Askinasi talks about...

-How a broken arm and an accounting professor who wouldn’t give him a break led to him practicing medicine

-How if he ever wrote a book, it would be called, Your Ankles Are Attached To Your Ear

-Why you should just get off the treadmill and step outside once in a while--you actually use 30% more muscle

-Choosing a movement practice--spoiler alert, whatever you’ll actually stick to is the best

-Why going to bed early is better than sleeping late

-Eating for your blood type--bad news for chickens and mutton...

Resources:

-Eat Right 4 Your Type

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(Archive) 73. Healing Through Community with Evan Golub

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Evan Golub was a seemingly healthy 29-year-old until he woke up one day with a crazy case of vertigo, and four years and 30+ practitioners later he still had no diagnosis. He lived with pain and disorientation and was told by doctors that everything looked ok, it was all in his head, and he just needed to move on, prompting a period of deep feelings of isolation and loneliness. Cue Hinge.com! He went on a date with a woman who ultimately reconnected with him when she started experiencing the same symptoms. Thus began their journey into researching the disease and treatment options, which sparked the idea to create Wana, an online community for people with chronic illnesses so that no one else need ever feel alone.

Evan Golub talks about...

-The pain of living with undiagnosed illness, and the relief that comes with getting answers. In his case, a latent case of Lyme disease.

-Being his own detective and tracing back the steps and signs of illness back to childhood tick bite

-What we know about Lyme disease--how it presents, how it hides, and what triggers it into action

-The moment he made a shift towards functional medicine and never looked back

How the idea was born to create a community among those suffering like he did

How Wana differentiates from Facebook health groups based on robust data aggregation

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(Archive) 72. The Many Faces of Depression with Dr. Kevin Gilliland

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Dr. Kevin Gilliland is a psychologist and the Executive Director of Innovation360, an outpatient counseling service that works with people struggling with mental health, substance abuse and relationship issues. He believes in a holistic approach to health and is passionate about using movement and connection as medicine for problems like depression. We loved chatting with Kevin to carve out the conversation around depression on its own, since it’s often associated with anxiety but they don’t always present together.

Dr. Kevin Gilliland talks about...

-The difference between depression and being down--how to identify when it’s time to get help

-How depression can present even during times of success, and as such often gets overlooked or dismissed

-The shame and stigma that still exists around depression--people are sometimes more comfortable suggesting it’s Lyme disease

-The importance of seeing a mental health professional for mental health issues--don’t just drop by your OB-GYN’s office when you need a specialist

-How men and women acknowledge and address their own struggles with depression and feeling down. While women are more vocal about admitting there’s something wrong, they often turn to using alcohol to cope, which creates its own toxic spiral

-We all need to tune in to Bruce Springsteen’s album Western Stars

Resources:

-Dr. Kevin's website

-Innovation360

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(Archive) 71. Ayurveda 101 with Kerry Harling of The Holistic Highway

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Before Kerry Harling found her own Highway to Well, she spent years suffering from fibromyalgia, depression, Lyme disease, anxiety and chronic fatigue and eventually, she was diagnosed with mercury toxicity. Five years and several life-changing events later, she stumbled onto an ayurveda course and jumped in with both feet. With that knowledge she has been able to heal herself and others and now runs ayurvedic practice The Holistic Highway.

Kerry Harling talks about...

-How 87% of Americans have digestive problems and--fun fact, burping is on the rise!

-Ayurveda’s influence on Traditional Chinese Medicine, which then traveled to Greece, to create the foundation for our Western medicine

-Raw food--it’s not for everyone but it’s great for some. The debate continues...

-The difference in meal plans depending on your dosha--guess what? It’s not one size fits all...are you noticing a theme yet?

-The benefits of seasonal eating--including the best time of day to eat cookies and ice cream

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(Archive) 70. Nutritional Healing with 8Greens Founder Dawn Russell

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

20 years ago, at the age of 25, Dawn Russell was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. After getting a bone infection from surgery, she decided that chemotherapy and radiation were not for her and began a quest around the world to research alternative healing methods. She ended up focusing on nutrition, consuming tons of greens at a time. After her recovery she founded 8Greens with the mission of getting quality nutrients into peoples’ in the most convenient way possible, sparing us all the need to do as much exhaustive research on algae as she did. 8Greens makes eating your greens easy with a tasty effervescent tablet, gummies (perfect for kids!) and a cookbook.

Dawn Russell talks about...

-Going from NYC 20-something life to cancer patient in the blink of an eye

-Too sick to tolerate traditional courses like chemo and radiation, she went on her own wellness journey and discovered the true benefits of nutritional healing with greens

-The true entrepreneur grit that came from being told her vision couldn’t be achieved by one manufacturer after the next. She refused to take no for an answer and proved them all wrong

-Developing formulations for tablets and gummies using her very own guinea pigs--her husband and kids

-Exploring every possible therpeutic modality until finding true relief with acupuncture and cupping

-The merits and pitfalls of raw vs cooked greens--there’s still no end to this debate

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(Archive) 69. Sharon Brown of Bonafide Provisions on Gut Health and Immunity

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Sharon Brown’s middle son, Blake, was a perfectly healthy baby until at six months old, he developed a sinus infection and was put on antibiotics. Thanks to old school Western medicine, he pretty much lived on antibiotics for the next 5-6 years, battling chronic sinus infections, ear infections and respiratory infections. When his teacher informed Sharon that Blake likely had Attention Deficit Disorder and would benefit from being on Ritalin, Sharon, a Clinical Nutritionist herself, wondered if maybe he was just unable to focus because he felt so miserable all the time. She decided to take matters into her own hands to stop the downward spiral of conventional medicine. She started to research alternative remedies for inflammation and infection and thus cracked opened the world of gut health. Once she learned about the powerful gut-healing benefits of bone broth, it was a game changer for Blake. In 2011 Sharon and her husband (a chef! lucky lady...) launched Bonafide Provisions with the mission of making traditionally-prepared bone broth available to all those who need it.

Now Bonafide is offering more than broth- since airing this episode they have rolled out certified organic broth-based soups and Keto broth with MCT oil to boot!

SPECIAL OFFER FOR HTW LISTENERS- Now through the end of November, Bonafide is offering 20% off when they order online at bonafideprovisions.com and use the code HTW

Sharon Brown talks about...

-Throwing everything out of her family’s pantry including grains and sugar

-Sneaking bone broth into everything Blake consumed, and how he hasn’t been on antibiotics since--he’s 19 now

-How Blake’s healing led to her studying nutrition and helping lots of people heal their gut including people with Crohn’s disease

-The crucial statistic that nobody knows--85% of your immune system is in your gut

-The Siamese twin relationship between your brain and your gut

-Why doctors aren’t prescribing bone broth--spoiler alert, it’s all about big pharma

-The movement of vegans and vegetarians turning to bone broth--and chicken is the gateway meat

-How to shop for bone broth and why it absolutely, 100%, without a doubt, belongs in the frozen section

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(Archive) 68. Dave Heath of Bombas, on The Greatest Socks Never Sold

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

A must-listen for entrepreneurs! Dave Heath is the co-founder of Bombas, soon to become your favorite socks too--because they’re insanely comfortable, but also for their social impact, donating one pair for every pair sold. He didn’t set out to sell socks, but everything changed the day he was scrolling Facebook and learned that socks were the number one requested item in homeless shelters. And a business was born.

Dave Heath talks about...

-His early entrepreneurial inspirations, from his dad’s business to door-to-door sales

-Backing in to the ideal product, inspired by the desire to give back

-Hacking a tired and somewhat unsexy industry to understand all the required elements to design the perfect sock

-The Indiegogo experience that yielded 10x their goal. 10X!!!!

-How he celebrated reaching their millionth pairs of donated socks...by getting a different kind of buzz

-Their winning video marketing strategy

-Training customers to talk about the brand by focusing on one core story

-Some of their more epic “oh sh*t” moments, and learning how to course-correct

-His eclectic fantasy dinner party

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(Archive) 67. Healing Trauma with Mastin Kipp

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Mastin Kipp is a functional life coach and trauma hacker that Oprah has referred to as the up-and-coming thought leader of the next generation of spiritual thinkers. All that pressure aside, he says the reason why we need to talk about trauma is because it’s blocking you from reaching your goals, whether for weight loss, relationships, finances or business. And trauma doesn’t just to the big stuff, like physical abuse or violence. It can trace back to childhood feelings of loneliness or feeling unsafe. Regardless of its source, Mastin explains how it plays out in limiting our beliefs and shaping our thinking, and is ultimately the root cause that blocks ability to function optimally.

Mastin Kipp talks about...

Growing up in a household with two scientists--but one addicted to painkillers and the other with severe PTSD
How his childhood experience led to the drugs, alcohol and codependent relationships that played a key role in his 20s
Generational trauma--sometimes what you experience in your own life can trace back to the DNA of your ancestors
Infidelity as trauma and how it can be a catalyst for positive change
Donald Trump and the #MeToo Movement--any questions about trauma here?
The economic agenda behind racism, sexism--how dealing with the underlying trauma is not a profitable business
The benefits of living a purpose-focused life

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(Archive) 66. More wellness wake-up calls with Zoë Sakoutis and Erica Huss

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 22:38:00 -0500

It’s another Z&E special minisode! This is part two of our personal experiences with what we like to call a wellness wake-up call. This week it’s Zoë’s turn, and it just so happens she’s had some tummy troubles too, of a different sort. Two years ago she had her second baby, and that sweet little baby broke her mama in half. Zoe had severe diastasis recti, which can occur during pregnancy when the growing uterus puts pressure on the two bands of abdominal muscles that meet in the middle of your stomach and causes them to separate. When the baby comes out, they're supposed to come back together but Zoë’s did not. The result was a two year struggle to be able to take a full breath. Doctors from all different fields have offered a range of diagnoses from reflux to anxiety, but nothing has healed the issue, which has been super frustrating. She’s tried so many things to heal this, she ended up having surgery recently, and going to reiki, which led to surprising discoveries about--wait for it--her past lives.

Zoë talks about...

Her tendency toward hypochondria and how she’s now actually able to cop to it
The bajillion dollars she has spent in search for a cure for her breathing issues
A glimpse into her past life--stay with us here...
Finding a new approach to wellness--trying not to obsess about problems and potential illnesses until they become actual illnesses
Her mom’s own health journey from brain surgery to her recent passing

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(Archive) 65. Wellness wake-up calls with Zoë Sakoutis and Erica Huss

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

We’re back with another Z&E special minisode! This week and next week we’re sharing our personal experiences with what we like to call a wellness wake-up call. You can be doing everything “right” and still not be focusing on the right things, and unfortunately sometimes you have to learn that the hard way. This week Erica tells the story of when her stomach exploded (yep, literally). After multiple doctors failed to diagnose a stomach ulcer, she wound up in emergency surgery in the nick of time and is grateful to be able to share the story now. The irony is that she felt like she was living her healthiest life at that point, but it just goes to show that wellness is not one size fits all--you have to know what’s right for you. We finish our talk with how you have to be your own doctor, even before you have a health issue.

Erica talks about...

Celebrating every November 1 as her “rebirthday” to acknowledge the night that everything changed
The series of misdiagnoses and treatments that made everything worse
Spoiler alert--the perils of Advil and OTC medications and the natural treatments you can use instead
The blessing in disguise which was beginning a new meditation practice, starting acupuncture and reflexology, and learning how to pay closer attention to her body

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(Archive) 64. Sustainable farming for everyone with Andrew Shearer

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Today we’re talking to Andrew Shearer from Farmshelf. Not so fun fact--in the US, most of the food we eat is grown 1500 miles away. Farmshelf is reducing food miles and making it easy to grow fresh food all year round by building smart indoor farms for restaurants and hotels. Farmshelf is a plug and play product--it even includes cameras to track the plants’ growth and create time lapses for education and social media. As their business expands, Farmshelf is creating partnerships with schools and other organizations to help more people grow food where they live, work and eat.

Andrew Shearer talks about...

How he got interested in growing his own food while working at Pinterest
How he’s a maker at heart--in college he built a rock climbing wall that he could collapse and hide from his landlord
The craziness of shipping food across the country
The need for food production to increase by 70% by 2050

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(Archive) 63. Marriage 101 with Dr. Sonya Rhodes

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Dr. Sonya Rhodes is a psychotherapist and author of four books including Cold Feet and The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match. (ahem, attention Santa!) She’s a relationship therapist who’s actually been married for… she didn’t want to say exactly but for a long time. In this episode she spills the beans on what makes a marriage work or not, and gets honest about the struggles in her own marriage (her husband originally thought she would be putting his clothes away and arranging the flowers). We love her for getting super candid and vulnerable, and helping us to better navigate what relationship wellness means today. We also cover what kind of marital problems couples are bringing to her couch.

Dr. Sonya Rhodes talks about...

Slow love and pre-marriage
Who’s getting divorced--spoiler alert: it’s not the young-uns
Resentment in a relationship--spoiler alert: it’s actually a GOOD thing--do we have your attention yet??
Couples who haven’t had sex in years--heads up: the prognosis is not good
How many positive to negative interactions there should be in a marriage--yep, there’s an actual number

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(Archive) 62. Foundermade Vol III

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0500

This week we’re back at FounderMade’s discovery show with a whole new batch of founders. We love getting a chance to hear their inspiring stories, but even more, we love our rapid fire Q&A’s as it always brings some fun facts and surprising stories to light. Today’s ep features founders from:

Green Road
Cannuka
Higher Mind
Intoxicating Beauty
Final Straw

Between them they make beauty items with cannabis, manuka honey, beer, sake, wine or spirits, pharmacist-formulated CBD products, adaptogen beverages to help your brain focus and a turtle-friendly collapsible straw.

Our guests talk about...

Snake oil salesman and the lack of regulation in the CBD industry
How we need more CBD nutrients in our lives, but not in burgers or ice-cream
Beauty for the canna-curious
Staying awake at work without caffeine or sugar
How beer is SO GOOD for your skin
Non-consensual plastic
How if you don't like turtles, you're a monster
Bunny smuggling
Foreverables

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(Archive) 61. The road to sobriety and serial entrepreneurial success with Michael Chernow

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0500

If nothing makes you happier than than an ice cream sandwich chasing a meatball, Michael Chernow is your patron saint of restaurateurs. In this episode we chat with our fellow nightlife industry veteran, whose long road to sobriety culminated in career success beyond his dreams. Michael rode the huge success of Meatball Shop on to his second project, Seamore’s, a sustainable seafood restaurant, all the while pursuing his passion for Thai boxing that goes well beyond skin deep (spoiler alert!), and still making quality time for family, fishing trips and his involvement in WellWell, one of the tastiest recovery drinks around--and a good thing he’s got that on hand, this is one busy fella.

Michael Chernow talks about...

His entrepreneurial childhood, starting with his dog-walking business in sixth grade (in NYC, this is impressive!)
Falling in love with the food business when he started working with his high school friend and later business partner Daniel Holzman at the Candle Cafe--shout out to the OG vegan restaurant in NYC
How his struggle with alcohol began early and ran deep, but he recently celebrated 15 years of sobriety with the help of an incredible network of friends and colleagues
He attributes his motivation to get sober to the one and only Frank, of Frank restaurant in NYC
His love for Muay Thai kickboxing and how it saved his life
How his passion for eating sustainable and local fish, including a few with some branding challenges, led him to open his “common sense restaurant” known and loved as Seamore’s.
His impressive daily routine--this man is on the move
Some unusual and surprising dishes featured at his fantasy dinner party

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(Archive) 60. Stix makes home health testing shame-free and reliable with Jamie and Cynthia

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Cynthia and Jamie are the co-founders of Stix, a company that makes the experience of buying and taking a pregnancy test a comfortable experience for women. Stix pregnancy tests are home-delivered in discreet packaging. No more running into your nosy neighbor at the drugstore or having the cashier all up in your business.

Jamie and Cynthia talk about...

How they started Stix after having terrible experiences buying pregnancy tests - Cynthia actually ran into her boyfriend’s mom!
Pregnancy tests and tampons locked up at stores mean you have to ask somebody to unlock them (totes humiliating!)
The pink tax--why there’s a movement to eliminate the tax on tampons and other NECESSARY feminine products while dudes get their stuff tax free
How traditional pregnancy tests are locked in the dark ages of marketing--hullo, not everyone wants to see pictures of babies on the box
Smart tips on when and how you should take a pregnancy test

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(Archive) 59. The Badass Boss with Bozoma Saint John

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0500

At the beginning of her career Bozoma Saint John turned down a job at Goldman Sachs and shortly afterwards found herself temping for Spike Lee. Since then she’s worked in C-level roles for the likes of Apple and Uber (being tasked with repairing their reputation after mistreatment of drivers and reports of sexual harassment surfaced) and is now Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor. In this episode she joins us to talk about being a black woman in corporate America, the strange mixture of arrogance and diplomacy she’s sometimes been forced to employ to get her point across and the benefits of choosing joy in the face of immense grief.

Boz talks about...

How her parents are her superheroes, dating back to her childhood when her family escaped a violent coup d'etat in Ghana
Her career path and how she chooses next steps-- it’s rarely about the money or about the title, but about what she will learn
Her experience of being a black woman in a junior role, and the challenges she faced in being taken seriously
The work she has done to become her own cheerleader--take a page here!
The struggle to turn Uber into a lovable brand in the same year all their dirty laundry was revealed
Life’s unpredictability. Boz and her husband were living their best lives when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer
The art of resilience in the face of grief and loss

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(Archive) 58. Sexual Wellness for Today with Alex Fine of Dame Products

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Fighting stigma about sexual pleasure is all in a day’s work for Alex Fine, co-founder of DAME Products. She believes fully that a good vibrator can improve someone’s life, but first we need to address the shame that we associate with sexual pleasure, and all the other fun cultural hangups that are holding this conversation back.

Alex talks about...

Her early days in this biz--she started making sex toys at home and got her friends to try them out in front of her. She has good friends.
How she and her co-founder teamed up to make toys they couldn’t find on the market
Dame is currently suing the MTA subway system for reneging on a deal to run her ads even though the MTA runs ads for erectile dysfunction medication, breast augmentation, and the Museum of Sex. Ahem.
The state of porn--how some is good, and some is really just not
The current state of our sex education curriculum in schools
Her favorite sex toys
Her fantasy dinner party as you might imagine, is quite fantastic

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(Archive) 57. Treating Bipolar Holistically with Dr Ellen Vora

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Today our guest is Dr. Ellen Vora, MD and Holistic Psychiatrist. We loved our previous chat with her about about anxiety and this time she’s back to speak about bipolar. Ellen says she is here to do something a little bit different than other psychiatrists, which is to help people who either want to manage mental illness holistically and never go on medication in the first place, or work with people that want to do the hard, slow work of getting off it. She shares innumerable tips in this episode, including how upping magnesium intake, keeping blood sugar levels stable and addressing thyroid problems have really helped her patients with bipolar. As with other health issues, diet and lifestyle are key to avoiding or minimizing problems (our key takeaways: aim to sleep like a kitten and step away from the pancakes). We also chat about how psychedelics can be useful for treating a range of conditions but are not safe for people with bipolar.

Special note: If you are struggling with bipolar, depression or any other mental health issues, or if you know somebody that is, help is available at any time on the suicide prevention hotline on 1-800-273-8255.

Dr. Ellen Vora talks about...

The different types of bipolar and the ways it can manifest
Tools for diagnosing it and how it is sometimes over-diagnosed
How she helps patients treat their bipolar holistically
How SSRI antidepressants can cause bipolar episodes in people who are predisposed
Following a disciplined diet and lifestyle can be the key to transitioning off of some seriously scary meds that are used to treat disorders like bipolar
How bipolar tends to travel genetically with things like celiac disease, thyroid, autoimmune illness and alcohol abuse
Other hidden and surprising triggers...ahem, GLUTEN.
How Klonopin and other “benzos” are being handed out WAY too cavalierly, and withdrawal from those drugs is no joke.
Microdosing with drugs such as Lithium as a potential treatment option

Resources:

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(Archive) 56. CHOPT Salad and Our Underserved Communities with Nick Marsh

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Today our guest is Nick Marsh from CHOPT Creative Salad Company. CHOPT is all about changing people's perception of what a salad can be, setting mouths on fire and resetting the nation’s palate. Tune in for this truly fascinating, colon-friendly conversation about the fast casual food landscape and how much salad in America has changed since CHOPT opened its first location in 2001.

Nick Marsh talks about...

What he puts in his salad
The origins of CHOPT
How to change people's perception of what a salad can be
How much the culture and mindset of food has changed in the past two decades
How the mission of CHOPT is to get Americans to eat better and eat more vegetables
The challenges of selling healthy casual meals in an industry designed to meet the needs of traditional fast food
Options for making healthy food more accessible to people on low incomes

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(Archive) 55. Adaptogens and Chinese Medicine with Jennifer Sun

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Jennifer Sun is the founder of Sun For Soul, a brand rooted in Chinese medicine. She joins us to talk all about adaptogens and the amazing nut butters she has created to deliver powerful Chinese herbs in a delicious way. The inspiration for Sun For Soul comes from Jennifer’s dad, who’s been an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor in New York for 35-plus years. Jennifer grew up drinking all different types of his herbal remedies and was inspired to make Chinese medicine more accessible by combining some of his popular herbal blends in fun and yummy products.

Jennifer Sun talks about...

How she wanted to use her father’s expertise to create fun products that introduce some of the basics of Chinese medicine.
Her Sprouted Almond Butter which helps to increase energy, and her Matcha Pumpkinseed Butter to cleanse the liver.
How Chinese herbs support acupuncture treatment.
The Chinese medicine diagnostic process (tongue readings!)
Her journey from working in the pharma industry to bringing her vision to life.
Why you need expert advice rather than buying random herbs.
How she defines adaptogens--elements in nature, food, herbs and teas that readjust your body in the way that you've unbalanced it.
How to diagnose if your body is naturally overheated or heated after certain meals, just by looking at your tongue.
How to use the Chinese horoscope calendar to assess what you need.
Her evening routine, which helps her check in with herself.
Different types of dried mushrooms and how they help to balance your yin.

Resources:

Sunforsoul.com

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(Archive) 54. Cutting through the confusion on supplements with Dr Zandra Palma

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0500

This week we have an absorbing and in-depth discussion about supplements with our friend and trusted functional medical practitioner Dr Zandra Palma. It can be so confusing wondering what supplements we need to take to boost energy and health, and which ones are pure marketing bullsh*t. And even the ones to avoid altogether! We think you’ll get a lot out of this week’s discussion.

Dr Zandra Palma talks about...

Busting supplement myths-- there is no one supplement prescription for everyone.
Evolution and the concept of toxins and cleansing. We don’t eat as diverse a diet as we used to, and that’s why we need help clearing out the crap!
Folic acid vs methylated folate--this is a biggie, listen closely.
How science shows that multivitamins are often the absolute least effective supplements.
The essential Vitamins A and D.
The value of organ meats and their essential vitamins.
Sunlight and Vitamin D--it’s an individual assessment.
We’re all deficient in magnesium, mainly due to modern farming practices. Magnesium comes in a variety of forms, which run a range of benefits.
Our adaptive environment and probiotics.
The microbiome, why it's so important to have a healthy gut and targeting the right probiotic for you.
Gut bacteria, heartburn and reflux--the perfect storm
Good old fashioned Vitamin C.

Resources:

Dr Palma’s website

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(Archive) 53. Analysis Paralysis--what do I eat? with Dr Josh Axe

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Today we talk with special guest Dr Josh Axe. Not only is he a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and Chinese medicine, he’s also a regenerative farmer! He’s very easy to chat with and very happy to give us the benefit of his amazing knowledge. We loved talking to Dr Axe and we think you’ll get a great deal out of this episode as well. Plan to pause and take notes. Enjoy!

Dr Axe talks about...

The benefits of a Keto diet. Spoiler alert--here’s a guy who speaks up that Keto is not for everyone and is only designed for short term use.
Keto for weight loss but also for brain focus.
Keto is not just about butter--healthy fats and vegetables should play a big role.
The final word on Atkins vs Keto.
Insulin imbalance.
Keeping stress hormones low and their impact on Keto
Intermittent fasting and its role in all diets, Keto and beyond.
Hippocrates and “heal thyself”. How your body heals itself.
What’s in his own daily regimen, and what’s NOT--hint: bad news for pork and shrimp lovers.
The astonishing healing compounds of turmeric and rosemary.
Good news for lectin-avoiders: sprouted rice!
His deep knowledge of Chinese medicine
What your tongue will tell you about your health.
Should you eat before or after a workout?
Which meat to eat?
His regenerative farming methods.
Veganism and replacing meat as an athlete.
Collagen and skin health.
Liver as an iron supplement.

Resources:

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(Archive) 52. Learning how to advocate for yourself with Heather Hansen

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we talk to author, attorney, podcaster, speaker and generally cool chick Heather Hansen. In her book The Elegant Warrior, Heather highlights the importance of being your own advocate in health as well as in other areas of our lives. She discusses compassion and empathy but also the key role that trust plays in our wellbeing, specifically the kind of trust we place in our medical practitioners. This is big stuff. We loved chatting with Heather and think you’ll get a great deal out of this episode as well.

Heather talks about…

How to learn to ask the right questions as an attorney and in life.
She started out working in medical malpractice and quickly realized that the skills learned in the courtroom are pretty much universal life skills.
What is an Elegant Warrior?
Trust between physician and patient has been proven to be key to good health
The stress of medical malpractice trials.
Trust and credibility.
Trust and placebo studies.
Trust, Empathy and Compassion--notice a theme here? It’s TRUST.
Learning to object and how to overcome objections, particularly for young women.
Teaching people, particularly young people, to advocate for themselves.
The principle of The Curse of Knowledge
When you know that it’s time to object, do so!

Resources:

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(Archive) 51. Mold School with Dr Jeffrey Morrison

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500

We’re back in the booth with Dr Morrison, this time on the funky issue of mold and all its associated health risks--what causes it in homes and buildings, how it presents in the body, and the tests available to find out if you have it in your home and the treatments available. BUT not all molds are created equal! There’s plenty of room to enjoy the good kind (hint: beer and cheese) once you know the difference. Have a listen to the wise Dr Morrison.

Dr Jeffrey Morrison talks about...

Good vs bad mold.
How changing building methods to drywall post WW2 encouraged mold development.
Many people don’t realize the extent of mold damage in their home.
Testing kits aren’t adequate but check out the ERMI test.
Mold exposure and linked inflammation problems.
Mold toxicity symptoms mirror poor gut health problems.
How does stress affect the inflammatory response for fight or flight.
Cleaning up the diet--this is a no brainer...
Mold toxins. How to rid the body of them.
Using feeling to release the emotional response.
The use of childhood antibiotics.
Some happy news--the benefits of good mold. Yay, mushrooms!
Difference between fermentation with mold and fermentation with bacteria.

Resources:

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(Archive) 50. Unravelling the menopause mystery with Alisa Vitti

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500

We are thrilled to have Alisa Vitti back on the pod, this time on the magical maddening world of menopause. Self-care makes a huge difference in navigating this journey, but the conversation often goes unaddressed. Alisa takes the time to shine a light on this most important — and often misunderstood — aspect of women’s health.

We talk everything, from when menopause *actually* begins (spoiler alert), to taking care of yourself at every stage of the cycle, and Alisa’s brilliant philosophy that biology always sets us up to be the best version of ourselves. PREACH! And yes, we get into menopause and sex and get Alisa’s take on maintaining libido to enjoy sex at all stages of life.

We love talking to Alisa, as her advice is always super actionable on a personal level. Menopause is not a scary word, we need to talk about it more comfortably. Listen up to hear what we mean!

Alisa Vitti talks about…

The difference between perimenopause and menopause. How to track whether or not you are post-menopausal. This is important to understand how best to care for yourself.
Menopause starts at 35!
The stages of menopause (as a guide) from your 30s through your 50s
Reducing menopausal symptoms (and PMT) by taking care of yourself in the correct way.
The degree to which you take care of yourself while still in the hormonal cycle is the indicator of how well you’ll be when post menopausal.
Keeping track of your PMS symptoms and understand which phase you are currently in.
How a female’s sex drive usually increases as she grows older.
A study that shows women who eat oily fish and legumes at least twice a week, may lengthen the time in their perimenopausal time by up to two to three years.
The essential role self-pleasuring plays in the ability to maintain sex drive during the hormonal cycles.
The difference between orgasm and climax.
The importance of B complex vitamins, other supplements and superfoods that can set you up for success
MANOPAUSE is real--how men also suffer their own hormone slowing.
Adaptogens rather then synthetic hormones to help men.
Changing our thinking on menopause. After all, we don’t judge puberty the same way!
Postmenopausal, you have great advantages you be the best person you can be. Biology sets you up to be a better version of yourself as you move through your life cycle.

Resources:

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(Archive) 49. Chef and author Seamus Mullen talks of his remarkable journey to wellness

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500

This week we’re doing an encore presentation with chef, author and renowned speaker Seamus Mullen. We had a fascinating chat with Seamus but it was so long ago — and we thought his views were so relevant — that we thought it was time to reprise the interview. We know Seamus as an acclaimed author, speaker and one who has had his own health crises that left him at death’s door, before providing empowerment and a path to wellness for others through his work.

Now he’s co-hosting the Goopfellas podcast to connect with others and share stories of personal transformation, and we couldn’t be more excited for him!

Seamus Mullen talks about...

His mountain bike race where he peed himself just before he crossed the finish line. (Luckily this was prior to Instagram).
The drawbacks of modern medicine and his own wellness experience.
How he thinks of health as being “a thousand choices”.
How he believes that it wasn’t one cataclysmic event has made him sick, more a series of events, beginning in childhood.
How all the small choices he made contributed to his ill health.
His motorcycle accident. Which took feeling like a bunch of crap to a new level.
His diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis, what this means and how this played out with his general health.
How standard medicine often doesn’t help underlying issues.
The holistic approach to healing.
His journey to being a chef.
How so many foods aren’t suited to us.
Our instant gratification society.
If you’re dedicated and committed to better health, you will feel better. Health good and bad is contagious.
We as a nation have the responsibility to stop exporting poor health.
How we need to track what we're eating.
Dialling into thousands of years of food knowledge as he outlines in his book.
Food needs to be visually vibrant.
Personal empowerment is so important. Provide people with a path to wellness.

Seamus’ advice is to stop treating yourself as a victim. His work is inspirational and accessible. Please enjoy this interview.

Resources:

Seamus Mullen
Seamus’ books on wellness through real food
Goopfellas podcast

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

(Archive) 48. Zoe + Erica on the F Word: Failure

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0500

So, we had a brush with failure in business. Now, know that we aren’t the only ones who have failed, but we’d like to think that we’re some of the few who actually talk about it. Today we’re on to share our business fails, reflect on life after Blueprint, and what we think of it all now as we look back.

Ready to own up to your failures and see how far you’ve come? Listen up as we talk about...

Failure not being the opposite of success, it’s a part of it
Step one: Proof of concept is a big deal
Spending A LOT of money and the concept of sunken cost fallacy
Labeling and ingredient missteps
Impostor syndrome
Shifting our mindsets + our main takeaways

Resources:

Learn more: htwpodcast.com
Instagram: @htwpodcast

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

(Archive) 47. Elly Truesdell of Canopy Foods Talks All Things Startup and Food Manufacturing

Wed, 29 May 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Today we are sitting down with Elly Truesdell, the CEO of Canopy Foods. Canopy Foods is providing infrastructure, production and expertise to power the next generation of unforgettable foods and enduring brands– they are the evolved co-packing company that your food business needs to know. And even if you’re not in the food biz, but just the business of eating food--take note! Elly has built her career from over 9 years at Whole Foods Market, and offers expertise in brand development, food trends and product innovation. She now sits on the Board of Canopy Foods, as a mentor to FOOD-X and the Chobani Food Incubator, and acts as advisor to Almanac Investments. In our conversation today, we talk all things startup and food manufacturing. Elly shares the weird things she keeps in her fridge, what it was like working with brands during her career at Whole Foods, and how pumped she is about jackfruit.

If you’re a food business looking for the low-down on co-packing, listen up as Elly Truesdell talks about...

Where to develop products when you’re a company
Growing and scaling your brand through retailers
What Canopy is doing to set themselves apart + change the co-packing game
Where the plant-based movement is going
New food categories that she’s excited about

Resources:

Learn more: canopyfoods.com
Instagram: @ellytruesdell

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(Archive) 46. Pavia Rosati + Jeralyn Gerba on Breaking Your Routine and Connecting People with Pleasure

Wed, 22 May 2019 10:00:00 -0500

If you’re even remotely similar to us, then you also enjoy being taken out of the monotonous day to day grind, and traveling to far away places does just that for you. Anything the breaks the routine allows you to take a step back and appreciate it in a new way. Well, todays guests are doing just that– Pavia Rosati and Jeralyn Gerba, the founders of Fathom, are here to get out travel juices flowing.

Pavia and Jeralyn have created a spektacular brand by offering travel tips, tricks, and wanderlust articles accessible to all through their various social platforms. The two have also come out with their first book, Travel Anywhere, and it’s all about traveling like a local, not a tourist. In our conversation today, we talk about the balance of traveling well but not breaking the bank or eating questionable street meat.

If you’re ready to hop on a plane to anywhere, listen up as Pavia and Jeralyn talk about...

What Fathom is + how Dailycandy started the newsletter buzz
Reacting and directing your life
Why Fathom became a real thing
What changes about travel
Incorporating wellness into travel
Foresting bathing + unplugging
Visual diaries of traveling but not taking away from the trip
Travel rapid fire

Resources:

Learn more: fathomaway.com
Instagram: @fathomwaytogo
Read: Travel Anywhere

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

(Archive) 45. From Agave to Bees- Two Companies and How They Harnessed These Gifts from the Earth with Carly Stein, founder of Beekeeper's Naturals and AdrinAdrina, co-founder of Gem + Bolt Mezcal

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:00:00 -0500

We’ve got a special mashup for you today because we’re featuring two interviews in one episode. That’s right; two episodes in one, two awesome founders, and two incredible companies that we know, love, and support.

AdrinAdrina, Gem + Bolt co-founder (the company that fulfills all of our mezcal dreams) joins us in the first interview. Carly Stein, the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals– AKA the woman who is keeping our colds at bay– joins us for part two of today’s double header. Though it may not seem like these companies compliment one another, we assure you we are the living proof that they do.

Too much Gem + Bolt mezcal got you feeling a little under the weather? Use a little Beekeeper’s Naturals throat spray to perk you right back up so that you can enjoy more mezcal!

Both of these founders have serious passion for their products; listen in to learn more about the wonders of mezcal, and the healing properties gifted to us by the bees...

AdrinAdrina + her co-founder being outlaw babies- literally.
Opening up a speakeasy to unofficially study their products
The story of mezcal
Altars become art bars at their hugely popular and very special events
Tequila and mezcal ARE different
A lifetime of having to avoid antibiotics led to Carly getting sick overseas and discovering the magic of propolis
Deciding to become a beekeeper + creating products for herself
Talking a massive risk to start her company
How the Beekeeper’s Naturals hive is taking over your medicine cabinet
Why vegans are supportive of Beekeeper’s Naturals + creating change in the industry

Resources:

Learn more: gemandbolt.com ; beekeepersnaturals.com
Instagram: @gemandbolt ; @beekeepers_naturals

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

(Archive) 44. Bill Creelman, Founder and CEO of Spindrift on All Things Startup

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Don’t you just love to crack open a can of something refreshing on a nice spring day? Our guest today, Bill Creelman, made us fall back in love with sparkling water. He is the Founder and CEO of Spindrift… maybe you’ve heard of them?

Spindrift is known for their “that’s it” slogan, because all that’s in their bubbly beverages are water and real fruit. We adore Bill and all that he creates, and talking to like minded entrepreneurs is always fun for us. In the conversation today, Bill shares what it’s been like for him to create forward-thinking companies, and the transitions of selling his first company.

Grab your favorite Spindrift and listen in as Bill Creelman talks about...

Bill’s early stages of dipping into entrepreneurship
The lessons that Bill learned early on
Overreacting in their Spindrift game plan
Transitioning from glass to cans
What the heck ‘natural’ flavors are
How Spindrift innovates in the flavor game
Advantages and disadvantages of being the OG mover
The different beverage categories and trends
Entering your product into the marketplace

Resources:

Learn more: spindriftfresh.com
Instagram: @spindriftfresh

Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

(Archive) 43. Dr. Ellen Vora with A New Approach to Mental Health

Wed, 01 May 2019 10:00:00 -0500

We’d loved this conversation with Dr. Vora, and know you will too, so listen up as she sheds some light on...

What the heck a holistic psychiatrist is
Why she practices functional medicine
Anxiety and how we all have it
Shame around mental illness
The transition into motherhood + the support needed around it
The subsets of anxiety and the feelings of it
Asking why with your symptoms
What to do with an anxiety diagnosis
Common culprits (caffeine is one of them)
Getting off of anti-anxiety medications
Digestive health and what we really want in our gut
Food that’s available to children
Her quick fix for you to start doing now

Resources:

Learn more: ellenvora.com
Instagram: @ellenvoramd

Highway to Well is produced by Crate Media

(Archive) 42. Coach Keren on Mastering Your Mindset

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0500

It’s been 11 years since Tiger Woods has won the Masters, and our palms are sweaty over the idea of freestyle rock climbing, but our guest today, Keren Eldad is here to remind us that it’s all possible in the mastering of our mindset.

Coach Keren is a trusted advisor to industry-leading executives and superstar entrepreneurs who are setting records at the top of their fields. In her coaching practice, Keren helps her clients make significant breakthroughs in the profitable growth of their business while revitalizing their energy and defining the meaning of their entire lives. It’s a tough job, but Coach Keren is up for the challenge. Having served in the Israeli army and entering into coaching from crisis counseling, Keren believes in service as a way of life, and comes to add value and joy to yours.

There’s just something about being around Keren that makes us feel cool, calm, and empowered. In our conversation today, Coach Keren reminds us to go back to the basics of visualization and Wonder Woman pose because they actually work.

Want to climb a mountain without a harness? Or maybe you just want to revamp your mindset. Either way, listen up as Keren talks about…

The differences between career, executive and life coaches
Accepting that you don’t know what you don’t know
The moment where Keren knew where she needed to go
Developing her coaching method over 4 years
Why humility is so important in business
What’s tripping people up?
Shutting out the buzzkills out there
Going for what you really care about
Happiness and joy
Why we choose negativity
Why visualizing just isn’t working for you
Vibrations DO matter
How long until I can see results?

Resources:

Learn more: kereneldad.com
Instagram: @coachkeren
Read: The Dark Horse Project

Highway to Well is produced by Crate Media

(Archive) 41. Nicole Lapin on Financial Wellness

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0500

In 2019, we vote that it’s time we start being more honest with ourselves about our understanding of the way money works, and how we can make it work for us. Nicole Lapin is on today’s episode, makin’ it happen. #sorrynotsorry

This girl is a force; she’s an established *cough* New York Times Best-Selling *cough* author, writing books like Boss Bitch, that help women feel empowered, open, and honest about their finances. She has also created an online financial wellness education platform, The Money School. Nicole has created a kickass sisterhood with both of her books and online community– she wants women to feel confident with their money and their money decisions, and we’re all for it.

Today, Nicole breaks all of our money stresses and questions down, from relationships to taxes, to reframing your mindset, and beyond. Everyone needs a little bit of Nicole Lapin in their lives in order to feel that much more financially well, so listen in to this one.

Ready to stress less and spend smarter? Listen up as Nicole talks about...

How we are Rich/Boss Bitches
Financial infidelity + anxiety
The “when I get there” rabbit hole
An embarrassing story about the language around money
Financial losses and navigating them
Reframing your financial mindset
To raise money or not to raise money, that is the question
The illusion of entrepreneurism
The Money School & The Boss School

Resources:

Learn more: nicolelapin.com
Instagram: @nicolelapin
The Money School (code: HTW50)
Check out: The Boss School
Read: Rich Bitch ; Boss Bitch ; Becoming Superwoman

Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 40. Paul Kempisty on Chinese Medicine for Infertility, Menopause and Lady Hormones

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Today we are talking to Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine mastermind, Paul Kempisty. Paul is also a mind-reader and tongue-reader, and can tell you what you’re feeling without you saying a word. It’s kinda crazy, but we’re here for it in the name of wellness.

Paul’s training and education have him versed in Chinese Medicine, Reiki, oncology, gynecology, acupuncture, and much more. He now runs a private practice in New York City where patients seek treatment of both common ailments, gynecology and fertility as well as complementary care during and after orthodox cancer treatments.

Paul is not your average acupuncturist– he has great bedside manor, and lets you know everything he’s seeing and thinking, which is what we all want when it comes to our health. In this conversation with Paul today, we go deep into the topics of hormonal imbalances, PMS, and menopause, and how his line of holistic healthcare can help.

If you’re ready to put a pin in your hormonal troubles, listen up as Paul talks about...

Why people keep coming back to acupuncture
Acupuncture isn’t a placebo, but a system to address what is happening in the body
Hormone balancing with acupuncture
Acupuncture for animals
Results Paul has seen in relation to women’s health
Using essential oils + aromatherapy alongside acupuncture
What herbs to get your hands on
Why tea tree oil is magic + how to use your oils
Paul reads our tongues– ok we are not dying, but we have room for improvement
The pulse-tongue connection

Resources:

Learn more: iloveacupuncture.net
PubMed Articles
Herbs to check out: Dang gui, Angelica, Fu Ling, Free and Easy Wanderer
Oils to check out: www.ilovearomatherapy.net

Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 39. Dr. Jeffrey Morrison on The Hidden Hazards of Plastics

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0500

We are talking to our speed dial doctor, Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, about his passion that should really be all of our passions: plastic. It’s ruining our lives and the planet, to be blunt. In our last episode with Dr. Morrison, he touched on the various environmental pollutants and heavy metals, but honestly, he barely scratched the surface. That’s right, he’s back! Sure, we all recycle and we know plastic is bad for the planet, but there’s more we need to know and do.

Dr. Jeffrey Morrison is an award-winning medical doctor, leader in the field of Integrative Medicine, author, and champion of a nutritional approach to healthcare. His focus is on preventing and reversing degenerative and chronic diseases by enhancing the body’s innate ability to heal and detoxify itself.

Sit back, relax, and listen to Dr. M break it down on...

The convenience factor of plastic products and why straws, well, suck
How many products that plastic is actually in--um, our world is pretty much made of plastic
What plasticizers do to our body and our health
We love a good swap– what to trade your plastic for
The Clean Seas initiative
The skin, liver, and plastic connection when it comes to detoxification
Sweating it out in a sauna or from a workout– does this really work?
Fasts and cleanses to allow your system to rest and remove what isn’t necessary
Taking a break for your body and yourself

Resources:

Learn more at https://www.morrisonhealth.com/
Read: Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind: Eliminate Environmental Toxins to Lose Weight, Increase Energy, and Reverse Illness in 30 Days Or Less
Watch: Albatross Documentary
Listen: HTW Episode 31
Orez Floss
Madesafe.org
Think Dirty App
Seed shampoo

We are doing a giveaway in the name of health and mezcal! Our friends at Gem + Bolt are killing it in the mezcal game, infused with the heart opening elixir, damiana. To win a bomb goodie bag from Gem + Bolt, tag your 3 best drinking buddies on our Instagram post from March 27th, tell them to give us a follow, and that’s it. We’ll announce the winner on the best day of the year, Cinco De Mayo.

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(Archive) 38. Dr. Zandra Palma on Clean Spirits. We talk about the Healthiest Cocktail Option (hint: it's not red wine).

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Today we are talking all things booze with our lady crush of a guest, Dr. Zandra Palma. If you’re a drinker, like us, we want to uncover as many tools as we can when it comes to consumption, and getting the opinions of a medical professional sounded like a great place to start. We cover a lot about the effects of alcohol, what to drink, red vs. white, sugar content, and beyond. Sure we know the old adage, “beer before liquor, never sicker,” but after this conversation with Dr. Zandra, we learned a lot more.

Dr. Zandra Palma is a physician practicing within Parsley Health, with a background in Functional Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesiology. After an apprenticeship with a Zen Buddhist monk (as you do), Dr. Palma wrote her thesis around Contemplative Care, integrating mindfulness-based practices into the care of terminally ill patients.

So grab a glass of vino, or organic mezcal harvested by virgins, and listen as we talk about…

The gamble of leaving anesthesiology for the unknown (at the time) world of functional medicine
What mezcal is, and why Dr. Palma makes it her drink of choice
Physiology what is going on when we are drinking alcohol
Gaba supplements and what they do for us
Cheap wines and why we need to pay more attention to wine quality
Sulfites: what they are and why they affect us differently
Allergies, sensitivities, and secret gluten
Red wine vs. white wine and how bubbles get you drunker, faster
Dr. Palma’s top hangover cure + foods for a hangover
Switching between spirits
Long term risks involved with alcohol consumption + how much we should/shouldn’t drink
Health benefits of alcohol

Resources:

Learn more: zandrapalma.com
Instagram: @zandrapalma_md

http://www.robynyoukilis.com/

Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 37. Amy Parker + Gina Pell, co-creators of The What, on being BFFs in business, creating a community for women to support women, how they define success, & all the lovely things that are fit to list

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Amy Parker and Gina Pell are the creators of The What, the best thing to come to your inbox since the spam folder. The What is a clever list for curious people delivered every Wednesday, lovingly curated by these two BFFs on a mission to spark intellect and whet appetites.

And these two girls are dot com OGs! They started their previous company, Splendora, all the way back in 1999 and then sold it in 2011. But this time, instead of building an internet empire, they’re just trying to spread the love; what they loved learning about in the past week, a friend that’s so badass they’re impossible not to love, and anything else that fills their heart with joy.

Get ready to learn what’s what...

Riding the dot com bubble with Splendora
The greatest thing to happen in their careers
Taking your own advice
The What List was conceived like any other baby: with a little bit of wine and a great night
Liquor in the front: another great business idea?
Creating the first The What Summit in 2018
Amy + Gina’s #1 metric for success
Why these girls love engaging with their fans in Facebook groups over other social media channels
Getting women involved with helping other women

Resources:

Check out The What: http://thewhatlist.com
Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewhatwomen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhathq
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewhatlist/

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(Archive) 36. Kimberly Snyder, Founder of Solluna, on writing “Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life,” the #FeelGoodMovement, Irritable Soul Syndrome, CBD oil, raw food diets, & pregnancy | HtW LIVE from Lululemon

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0500

We just had our first ever LIVE podcast event in partnership with Lululemon and our wonderful guest, Kimberly Snyder!!

Kimberly is the founder of Solluna and the #FeelGoodMovement, a multi-time New York Times bestselling author, a nutritionist, a renowned speaker, a meditation teacher, a certified yoga instructor, and a holistic wellness expert. She is also host of the top-rated Feel Good with Kimberly Snyder podcast and just released a new book called Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life: Everyday Ways to Live and Eat for Health, Healing, and Happiness.

Put on some yoga pants, pour a glass of wine, and tune into this live Lululemon podcast experience...

Why this is the most personal of Kimberly’s three books (and her first book since becoming a new mom)
Kimberly’s backstory, from childhood to party girl to wellness entrepreneur
How a three-year backpacking trip opened Kimberly up to a new perspective on health + wellness
Listening to (and learning from) your “downloads” when you meditate
When you’re able to look at the shadow, it loses its power
A shamanic perspective of the universe
Being unapologetic about self-care
The bioenergetics of food, or how it affects our minds and emotions
It’s not about being more perfect, it’s about being more peaceful and being happy
Irritable soul syndrome: how not letting go leads to bloating
Is CBD just a fad?
The time and place for raw food diets
Being open to a perfectly imperfect birth

Resources:

Check out https://shop.mysolluna.com/
Read: Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life: Everyday Ways to Live and Eat for Health, Healing, and Happiness
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberlysnyder/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimberlySnyderCN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_KimberlySnyder
Check out the Lululemon flagship store: https://info.lululemon.com/stores/us/new-york/Flatiron

Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 35. Rachel Krupa, Founder of The Goods Mart, on Creating the First Better-For-You & Socially Conscious Convenience Store Alternative

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Rachel Krupa is the Founder of The Goods Mart, which is pretty much what you’d get if 7-11 and Whole Foods had a baby.

In other words, The Goods Mart is a better-for-you, socially conscious alternative to the modern convenience store. They’re making higher quality options easily available, curating over 350 mission‑driven products (so far) that are not only delicious, but also healthier and better for the environment. They’ve balanced accessibility with planet-friendliness, purpose with design, and curated the best possible products for a range of budgets to create a feel good convenience store experience unlike any other.

From tasty treats to entrepreneurship to reality TV, this episode is stocked full of goodies...

You can’t spell “The Goods Mart” without “Good Smart,” and you can’t spell “homeowner” without “meow”
How much The Goods Mart has grown in less than a year
What you will find inside of this new kind of convenience store
Our mixed feelings on the new, better-for-you tampons
Is socially conscious convenience the wave of the future?
Rachel’s winding business journey: interning for the MLB, waitressing, working for Lizzie Grubman, & becoming an entrepreneur
How Rachel accidentally became a reality TV star on one of the first reality TV shows
Growing into her role as a role model (and the badass women who were her role models)
Making the most of a lunch break & other ways we treat ourselves

Resources:

Check out https://www.thegoodsmart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachkrupa/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkrupa/

Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 34. Lady Learnings: Hormones, Birth Control, Doulas & Sexual Revolution

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Today it’s just Zoë and Erica reflecting on the insight and wisdom we’ve picked up over these past 33 episodes (and, really, some of the things we’ve picked up living our lives). We chat about getting off of birth control, a nurturing bone broth during birth experience, food as medicine, and more lady learnings that are helping us out on the highway to well.

Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htwpodcast/
Episode 12: Functional Nutritionist, Women’s Hormone Expert, Best Selling Author, and Founder of floliving.com Alisa Vitti
Episode 20: Founder and CEO of Bonafide Provisions Sharon Brown
Highway to Well Partners: https://www.htwpodcast.com/partners

Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 33. Brooke Alpert, Co-Founder of Daily Habit, on Creating the First Full-Spectrum CBD Powder, Incorporating CBD Into Her Nutritionist Practice, & the Personal Struggles That First Led Her to CBD

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Brooke Alpert is a nationally recognized nutrition expert, a certified holistic cannabis practitioner, and the founder of Daily Habit, the first product that combines the effectiveness of full-spectrum CBD with the health benefits of MCT, all in a convenient dry powder (that also tastes delicious, which was a nice surprise when we got to try it).

Brooke’s husband was struggling with chronic pain, and they tried all kinds of medical interventions to no avail. Then they discovered CBD and things started to change. CBD is pretty hot right now and some of the claims can seem almost impossible, so it’s refreshing and reassuring to hear about the science behind why it actually works from a nutritionist’s point of view.

So relax and tune in while Brooke gives us the scoop on her story, the science of CBD, and more...

How CBD has allowed Brooke’s husband to be there for more of the important moments in their daughter’s life
Brooke’s personal experience with CBD: “When I take it, I have that chip off my shoulder”
Discovering that CBD isn’t just a treatment for chronic issues – it’s a wellness supplement!
Why CBD affects everyone differently
How the stigma around CBD prevents more people from giving it a fair chance--ahem, Erica’s mom...
Becoming a certified cannabis practitioner & introducing CBD into her private practice--we love that she’s been schooling her patients and they are actually getting on board!
The difference between CBD and THC
The polarizing field of nutrition and what dieticians are talking about behind closed doors
Delicious ways you can incorporate Daily Habit into your routine

Resources:

Learn more at https://www.dailyhabitcbd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyhabitcbd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyhabitcbd/

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Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 32. Wellness in the Schools co-founders Nancy Easton & Bill Telepan on the Childhood Obesity Epidemic, Teaching Nutrition in Schools, Fitness Education, Holistic Wellness, & #WITSgala2019

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Nancy Easton and Bill Telepan are the co-founders of Wellness in the Schools (WITS), an organization dedicated to teaching kids healthy habits so that they can learn and live better.

One of the reasons we love WITS is that they’re not just focused on improving school lunches, which is a big issue that needs to be addressed but, unfortunately, only a bandage on the childhood obesity epidemic. Instead, WITS is taking a holistic approach to wellness that includes nutrition, physical fitness, and lifestyle education with the goal of improving student outcomes and driving systemic, long-term change – ultimately shifting school cultures and putting an end to childhood obesity.

If you want to lend WITS your support, you can join us at the 12th Annual Wellness in the Schools Spring Gala on April 2nd, 2019 in NYC. You’ll have a ton of fun, eat delicious food, and get the opportunity to further this amazing cause. Even if you can’t make it to NYC for the event, you can still support the organization by bidding on items through Charitybuzz: https://www.charitybuzz.com/support/213.

We also chat about...

How Nancy and Bill first got into the world of wellness
Why many children struggle to access nutritional foods in their daily lives – and why school is the only opportunity for many of them to have a hot and healthy meal
Witnessing how poor nutrition impacts a student’s ability to learn
What WITS is cooking in school cafeterias
How WITS is making fitness fun
What long-term, systemic change looks like in these public schools
The battle against bureaucracy
The challenge of educating parents, too

Resources:

Learn more at http://www.wellnessintheschools.org/
Get a ticket for the Wellness in the Schools Spring Gala (4/2/2019): http://www.wellnessintheschools.org/event/wits-gala-2/
Support WITS by bidding in their online auction: https://www.charitybuzz.com/support/213
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessintheschools/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellnessintheSchools/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WITSinSchools

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Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

(Archive) 31. Functional Medicine Doctor Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, Author of “Cleanse Your Body, Cleanse Your Mind,” Talks About the Dangers of Heavy Metals

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Everybody should be aware of the environmental toxins in our world, but for some reason, there’s almost no one talking about it (even in the health and wellness community). We’re all exposed to potentially dangerous toxins every single day, and if we don’t know where they’re coming from, we can’t do anything to minimize or avoid our contact with them.

That’s why we’re talking to Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, a functional medicine doctor and the author of Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind: Eliminate Environmental Toxins to Lose Weight, Increase Energy, and Reverse Illness in 30 Days Or Less. We’re also joined by one of his patients and friend of the pod, Leonard Steinberg, who discovered he was suffering from mercury poison with Dr. Morrison’s help. We talk about the most common heavy metals that you are likely to encounter, what happens when you consume too much of them, and how you can eliminate them from your daily life and body.

Remember, the only heavy metal that should be going in your body is Iron Maiden or AC/DC…(obvi!) so pay close attention to what we cover in this episode...

Why excessive mercury exposure matters to everyone – not just pregnant women – and how mercury starts accumulating in our bodies
How the acceptable levels of lead in a child’s blood before doing chelation therapy has shifted... to our detriment
What happens when heavy metal poisoning goes unchecked
The wonderfully proactive nature of functional medicine – and why we shouldn’t be waiting until something goes wrong with our health to start doing something about it (because, for some reason, that needs to be said)
How we can start leveraging data to make smarter decisions about our bodies
Looking for real estate through a wellness lens--worlds we are happy to see collide!
How just 8 minutes of sweating in a dry sauna a day, over a year, can detox heavy metals
What you can do to help your body detox environmental toxins
Three things you can do to make your house healthier to live in and reduce environmental toxins

Resources:

Learn more at https://www.morrisonhealth.com/
Read: Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind: Eliminate Environmental Toxins to Lose Weight, Increase Energy, and Reverse Illness in 30 Days Or Less
Monitor your mercury consumption at www.gotmercury.org
Hunt for a healthy home with www.compass.com

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(Archive) 30. Lindsey Simcik & Krista Williams, co-hosts of Almost 30, On Transitions, Creating a Business You Love, Side Hustles, Limiting Beliefs, & #Almost30Nation

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams are the boss babes behind Almost 30, a podcast about wellness, entrepreneurship, spirituality, self-development, and a little bit of everything else that matters in our lives.

Almost 30 started as a platform to discuss the transition from your 20s to your 30s, but over the years, it’s grown to so much more than that (and not just because they’re now in their 30s). It’s about ALL the difficult transitions in our lives – and these girls give you all the tools and motivation you will ever need to navigate those transitions with grace.

This one is a whole lot of fun, so settle in for some podcaster-on-podcaster (on-podcaster-on-podcaster) action...

The origins of Almost 30 & how it evolved naturally over time
Recording almost every day... and falling in love with it!
Transitioning from side hustle to full-time podcasters
Being your own healer, therapist, guide, and boss; it all starts with you and you have all your own answers!
Learning you can make money doing what you love & in a way that is aligned with who you are
Letting go of limiting beliefs
Being super real on the mic
Living in a culture where everyone wears (at least) a few hats
Embracing the woo-woo
Creating a podcasting course
The biggest challenges they’ve encountered along this winding journey
Struggling with the comparison game

Resources:

Listen to Almost 30: https://www.almost30podcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almost30podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/
Lindsey Simcik on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/
Krista Williams on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hundredblog/
Your Podcast Pro course: https://www.yourpodcastpro.com/

Have you tried Hungryroot?!

(Archive) 29. Tero Isokauppila, President of Four Sigmatic, Talks About Being #OnShrooms, Adaptogens, Functional Mushrooms, & Ancient Wisdom

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Tero Isokauppila is the Founder and President of Four Sigmatic, a Finnish-American superfood expert and 13th generation farmer who grew up foraging mushrooms and is now bringing their adaptogenic magic to everyone.

Mushrooms are among the most studied things in the world – and from every breath you take, to your favorite fermented beverage, to the pharmaceuticals that save our lives, mushrooms play a silent but vital role in our daily lives.

The conversation is so often impenetrably scientific or insanely vague that it’s laughable, so today, we get to the root (or mycelium) of things and figure out what’s up with these ancient but transformative gifts from nature...

What we should all know about non-psychedelic mushrooms, beyond the ones you might find on a pizza
What an adaptogen is and how it helps your body
The non-Anglo Saxon history of mushroom consumption
Why Anglo Saxon culture (might have) lost their connection to mushrooms
Men hating on women’s skills
The difference between psychedelic and non-psychedelic mushrooms (and the first time we took mushrooms)
Beer, wine, cheese, and other things that require mushrooms
The pharmaceutical industry of sickness
Achieving peak performance
How the Chinese running team won a 1993 world championship by eating Cordyceps
Making tasty drinks with mushrooms that replace coffee, but still give you energy (and more sustainable energy)
How Four Sigmatic is approaching education
Sitting in the company of a direct descendant of Santa Clause
Tero’s new book, Santa Sold Shrooms

Resources:

Learn more: teroisokauppila.com | foursigmatic.com
Follow Tero on IG: @iamtero
Follow Four Sigmatic on IG: @foursigmatic
Read: Santa Sold Shrooms by Tero Isokauppila
Read: Healing Mushrooms by Tero Isokauppila

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(Archive) 28. Keri Glassman, RD, MS, CDN, Founder of Nutritious Life, Teaches Us What’s Up with OILS: The Coconut Oil Controversy, Smoke Point, Healthy Fats, & More

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Our lovely friend Keri Glassman is a fabulous celebrity nutritionist and the Founder of Nutritious Life, and today, she’s going to teach us what is up with OILS!

Keri is an OG in the holistic wellness industry with over 15 years of educating both consumers and experts under her belt. As an expert on all things nutrition AND a badass lady founder, we were thrilled to sit down with her and hear what she’s done with her Nutritious Life Studio classes and then dive into some burning questions.

Discussed over Black Sesame Pie from @rawsometreats….

We’re always working on ourselves, always growing to become better, more comfortable, and more confident people... and that’s why we’re happy to trade a few wrinkles for a happier, wiser, and more confident life!
How we met Keri over a decade ago, pioneers together on the front lines of wellness before juicing, yoga, and self-care became trendy.
The 8 pillars of a Nutritious Life: Eat Empowered, Sweat Often, Stress Less, Sleep Deep, Live Consciously, Drink Up, Nurture Yourself, Love More.
Everything you need to know about cooking and eating oils: how much fat should we be having, why is (some) fat good for us, why are some oils better than others, and why does the smoke point matter for cooking?
What’s up with the controversy around coconut oil and is the widely reported on study about coconut oil credible?
What the hell is canola oil, exactly, and why is it in pretty much every single packaged food?
The different extraction methods used to get oils and which ones creates the healthiest, safest oils for eating.
How you can use oils outside of cooking: moisturizer, lube, & oil pulling. Chew on that!

Resources:

Learn more at https://nutritiouslife.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeriGlassman

We’re having way more messages than we used to – and you can too!

(Archive) 27. Mowellens Founder Amy Duncan on CBD Oil, Medicinal Plants, Natural Medicine, Self-Care, & Being a Female Founder

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500

Amy Duncan is the plant whisperer, wellness warrior, and fearless leader behind Mowellens, a CBD oil wellness brand and community.

Amy’s passion for plants grew after helping her husband battle a malignant brain tumor in 2012. She witnessed the healing power of cannabis firsthand – both for him and for her. When this passion combined with Amy’s experience in biotechnology and healthcare, Mowellens was born: a lab-tested, high terpene, pure, natural, cannabis product range that provides results you can see and feel.

You’ll understand our girl crush when you hear Amy’s inspiring story, and you’ll learn so much that you never knew about the healthy benefits of CBD...

The challenges of taking a year off to support her husband’s dream, being a St. Louis Cardinal, and then starting her own career in healthcare. Amy did everything from medical device sales to running a biotech laboratory, where they worked on genetic sequencing and testing before, ultimately, becoming a cannabis testing lab.
How Amy took what she learned in the laboratory to found Mowellens and help her husband after his brain cancer re-emerged in Fall 2016.
Why the non-psychoactive nature of CBD makes it the perfect healthy habit for today’s adaptogen-seeking, self-care-focused world & a great holistic alternative to pharmaceuticals.
The difference between what you smoked in high school and the CBD in the natural medical products produced by Mowellens – or why cannabis, THC, hemp, and CBD aren’t all the same thing.
When you might want to use the different products in Mowellen’s line: Inner Peace edible nano CBD blend, Lit From Within edible CBD superfood oil, One For All topical CBD wellness oil, The Keeper’s Stash hemp enhanced honey, & Dream in Green whipped CBD infused body souffle.
The stigma that still exists around CBD products of all kinds, and how it all stems from misinformation, prejudice, and ignorance.
How consumers can tell the difference between CBD products they can trust and products that are just riding the trend and cutting corners.

Resources:

Check out https://mowellens.com/
Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingduncan/
Amy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/livingduncan
Mowellens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mowellens/
Mowellens on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mowellens/

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(Archive) 26. Dr. Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert and author Ketotarian, on how to get the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a more plant-based approach.

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 06:30:00 -0500

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults patients around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, and is the author of the book, Ketotarian, in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one.

It’s time to seriously rethink how we approach preventative care for chronic illness. Hint: it starts on your plate. A carb-restricted diet has come a long way since Dr. Atkins started touting steak and eggs as the breakfast of champions. We’re happy to report there’s now room for veggie lovers at this table, and Dr. Cole breaks it down for us in simple to understand terms.

There’s a lot to unpack in order to understand how ketones play a role in your health. We’re totally starting a band to play at wellness summits called the Ke-Tones….

Here's some of what we cover in the episode:

· Dr. Cole started early in the healthy lifestyle game as a kid--they were drinking the Kool-Aid around his house before it was Kool. Um because his dad was Mr Pittsburgh…please just listen for details.

· He breaks down the difference between conventional and integrative medical practices. It gets kinda nerdy but it totally makes sense why we’re stuck in this hamster wheel of western sick care.

· Can we put an end to this whole “detox myth” crap? It’s simply not enough that our bodies are BUILT to eliminate toxins naturally—we actually have to give them the fuel in order to do so. So that Bloomin Onion is not really going to find its way out of your system without a little help…

· Ketogenic + Plant Based come together to make Ketotarian, the perfect combination. Like peanut butter and chocolate…as long as it’s keto chocolate and almond butter.

· Ketotarian is about getting the benefits of ketosis in a more sustainable way. Avoiding vegetables because you’re afraid of the carbs is NOT the way to do this properly. So onion lovers, rejoice! We’re talking to you, Zoe’s mom…

· He breaks down a few days worth of food in the Ketotarian diet—there’s more there than you think! And it’s tasty. Organic wines can enhance ketosis…after eight weeks. Settle down, it’s time to detox before you retox.

Website - https://drwillcole.com/

FB - @doctorwillcole

IG - @drwillcole

Twitter - @drwillcole

Pinterest - @drwillcoleinfo

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCccrTmRLX_EPUGlUnRypuKg

(Archive) 25. Tenoverten co-founder, Nadine Abramcyk talks clean beauty, starting with our hands and feet.

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:13:00 -0500

We sat down with Nadine Abramcyk, co-founder of Tenoverten nail salon to talk non-toxic beauty and how her original idea to elevate the NYC manicure experience evolved into something much bigger. We should also mention that Nadine was a week away from giving birth during this episode…and her nails looked great.

· We start with the story of Tenoverten and then zoom out to clean beauty in general. Almost immediately, Zoe gets on her soap box about how toxins are in everything, specifically, chemical flame retardants in our furniture, infant car seats, etc. Somebody get this girl aCBD lolly.

· Like all great ideas, Tenoverten was born out of necessity. If you want a beautiful, non-toxic mani-pedi experience that doesn’t break the bank and takes the environment into account, ya gotta do it yourself.

· We get to the bottom of this new cryptic language being used across polish brands: 3 Free, 5 Free, etc. 10 Free refers to the top ten toxic ingredients that are NOT in the Tenoverten polish formula. Yeah, we’re lookin’ at you, Formaldehyde.

· Erica is nail shamed after admitting to her former gel habit. Nadine assures her it’s going to be okay and that Tenoverten welcomes recovering gel addicts who want to start over – they call their gel removal process nail rehab. Erica is 90 days clean.

· We discover that TSA is a pain point for Zoe. She opts Out of “that cancer machine” every time she goes through airport security. Erica wishes she could opt out of traveling with Zoe. #MyBodyMyChoice.

· Know this: Manicure is Meditation

(Archive) 24. Carly de Castro of Pressed Juicery, the retail darling of the tidal wave of green juice, on how their roots in a broom closet have kept them grounded.

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 06:30:00 -0500

Carly de Castro is a seasoned health and wellness advocate who started Pressed Juicery with one mission in mind: to make high-quality, nutrient-dense products that were convenient and accessible. After working a stressful career in film publicity in New York that was beginning to take a toll on her health, Carly moved back to Los Angeles and reconnected with childhood friends Hayden Slater and Hedi Gores, who both had similar revelations, and the trio founded Pressed Juicery in 2010.

With zero formal experience whatsoever, they launched a business that has maintained its staying power and is still kicking ass. It can be done. Hear how Carly and her partners have navigated sometimes scary waters and maintained their position as retail darling of the juice biz and managed to find balance and harmony within the partnership as well. It’s kind of a juicy fairy tale.

After a brief discourse on potty training and Zoe’s theory on birth order and behavior, we got down to business.

· Carly’s path was not always wellness-forward. But when her Mom got sick while Carly was living in NYC and she started spending time taking care of her, Carly was learning to understand food-as-medicine and she herself getting super healthy, juicing. She did a BluePrint cleanse a few times (thanks, Carly!) but was surprised to not see anything like it locally in LA. She started making it at home for her mom and the seed of an idea was planted.

· After such an intense experience caring for her mom, Carly realized that LA was calling her back, and away from NYC. She decided it was time to harness the power she was feeling from her new health regimen and figure out how to share that power with the locals. The question was just how. Seeing BluePrint at Whole Foods in Tribeca made her realize it was indeed possible to do, and it brought her to tears. Us too!

· She teamed up with two friends who shared a similar vision for bringing wellness to the masses. The plan was there was no plan, just a drive and a passion and a healthy dose of hustle.

· A broom closet with a whopping 22 square feet was their first location. You can imagine investors drooling over their amazing revenues per square foot. They’ve since expanded to spaces that can hold actual people AND cleaning supplies—over 70 locations. Press on, gang!

· Pro tip: If the health department tries to pull some permit shizz and shut down your business, it’s super helpful to be pregnant when you show up in their office.

· Pricing their juice was a crap shoot that paid off. They didn’t have a magic formula, but the goal was to democratize juice and price it so that everyone has access to it. Their membership program was born out of this vision. So much birthing.

· Another discourse on the state of the healthy food market. Fun fact: we all love Paleo Puffs. We bought a shit ton of them at Erewhon, however did not find the much hyped Coconut Girl ice cream sandwich. Erica is still pissed about this.

Instagram: @PressedJuicery

Twitter: @PressedJuicery

Facebook: PressedJuicery

www.pressedjuicery.com

(Archive) 23. Digestive health expert Robyn Youkilis talks about the importance of gut health and following your intuition. She is the author of Go With Your Gut and Thin From Within, and the founder of health coaching practice, Your Healthiest You.

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Poor gut health stalls fat loss, creates hormonal havoc, leaves you feeling exhausted and zaps your overall health. Health coach and author, Robyn Youkilis gives us hands-on, easy-to-implement strategies to restore our gut and become abundantly healthy. We talk about emotional eating and how to reconnect with our bodies – hint: this involves not only nourishing but actually listening to your gut; It is after all, your second brain.

Robyn is the perfect mash up of health expert and your good-advice-giving girlfriend. She talks about fermentation just as easily as she talks about flatulence. It’s all good. No need to be embarrassed, folks.

Here's some of what we covered with Robyn:

· Here we go again with the gut health! We just can’t talk about it enough and neither can Robyn Youkilis. We have so much in common!

· The first thing we clear up is that, despite her last name, she is not Greek—she’s Jewish. Zoe thought she was going to have a new Greek BFF, but, alas.

· Hippocrates – also Greek – said all disease begins in the gut. Good thing it’s only thousands of years later and we’re just now revisiting this point. Geez.

· We talk about how 90% of your serotonin – your brains happy hormone – is produced in YOUR GUT.

· Should I eat that cupcake? Robyn would answer: What’s your gut say? We would answer: Robyn, if it’s, say, our birthday, can’t we just eat the cupcake and stop listening to that backseat driver? Just for today.

· She explains how to ferment your own veggies – it’s super easy. Promise.

· We cover emotional eating and how at one point, Robyn could not have a jar of peanut butter in the house. She’s since let PB move back in and they’re now getting along great.

https://www.instagram.com/robynyoukilis/

(Archive) 22. GT Dave is the ORIGINAL gangster, king of kombucha, the Founder and CEO behind the iconic GT’s Living Foods who created the company while he was basically still in diapers.

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500

GT Dave is the Founder & CEO of GT’s Living Foods, the maker of GT’s Kombucha. Family owned & operated since 1995, the #1 selling Kombucha brand has stayed true to the sacred, authentic brewing process - handcrafting small batches with 100% raw & organic ingredients. His mission: To help people live happier, healthier lives.

His inspiring story of healing started with his family and paved the way for the empire he has built today, and if he isn’t the nicest and most down to earth emperor you’ve ever met, we’ll eat our hats.

GT’s story began in his parents’ kitchen, when the new agers that they were started making their own funky tea, which turned out to have played a major role in his mother’s fight and ultimate victory over cancer. His personal story has been one of both joy and heartache, and the brand he created with his own two hands is a reflection of the amazing dedication and focus that he has had since he was a kid. Also he showed up to meet us with a full sleeve of tattoos from the totally rad Halloween party he had just hosted. They were temporary, however, so ironically this was perhaps the only time in his life he did not commit to something 150%.

You’ll hear from a true wellness O.G. on how he turned his family’s passion and their own health journey from sickness to health into a reality bigger than anything he could have imagined. From the humblest of beginnings--he did his best Doogie Howser as a 15-year-old in a suit with a briefcase and peddled his wares straight into the iconic Erewhon Market in LA--to a more recent spiritual journey he had, which gave him all the confidence he needed to grow, expand and eventually rebrand to bring his vision to its full funky glory.

Here's some of what we covered with GT:

· GT’s first exposure to kombucha was through a friend of his parents--she came back from the Himalayas with a culture, and shared it with GT's father who then brought it into the household. It made everyone just feel good, and his parents were instant fans. They started to drink it religiously and went from one batch to two to seven batches. Basically they started getting all cultural at home.

· Life at Beverly Hills High for GT was less Kelly and Donna, more Andrea Zuckerman and her library friends. **Those born after 1990 please google all of the above, including the word “library.”** His parents’ early prototype of this mysterious fermented tea used to sit on the dining room table and burp and bubble and fart to any lucky passerby. Social life was a bit of a challenge, to say the least.

· As they watched his mother’s miraculous progress in her fight against cancer, he convinced his parents that there was something to this burping beauty and they should make a real go of it as a business. To which they replied, we have jobs—your move, kiddo. And so it began.

· He started the business out of his parents’ kitchen, and with laser precision he painstakingly labeled every bottle, sold every order and set up every new account himself. Actually himself and the two alternate personalities he created so that folks would take him seriously.

· He considered himself barefoot and pregnant at the inception of the product—he was so invested and so willing to just go for it that he made the decision to not go to college, but to jump in with both feet and build a business, with his parents’ blessing. Wow, they really were super cool watching their barefoot and pregnant son.

· To this day he considers himself a helicopter parent over his baby—this metaphor just keeps giving. He wants to make sure as it grows up, it goes to the right school and doesn’t marry the wrong dude. See above, “Dylan McKay.”

· A quick lesson on Ayahuasca—it’s not a drug, it’s a medicinal preparation of a plant and a leaf. And powerful medicine at that—GT got a message during his ceremony that validated his work and inspired his rebrand, including a new name. Zoe then very generously tried to sell him the trademark to her own name, just in case. We’ll follow up on that at a later date.

· As part of the new vision, he acquired CocoKefir, a similar business that started with a healing story and ended with a success—CocoYo was their love child. Groovy.

· Like us, GT has watched the category he created grow and thrive, and then get infiltrated with some less-than-authentic coattail riders. We agreed that as much as brands must do the work to offer the information, the responsibility lies also with the consumer to educate themselves and understand the brands that are authentic (AHEM!) vs the ones that are just copycats.

And since we ran out of time before we could play Fantasy Dinner Party, we asked GT to send his picks, so here you have it. Hope there's room at the table for us: "Jesus Christ, Madonna (the singer), George Washington, Mother Teresa, Ghandi, Marilyn Monroe, Steve Jobs, Oprah, Pablo Picasso, and my Mom. We would serve an all plant based dinner that had micro-doses of psilocybe and THC to unlock the brilliant minds of these individuals."

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(Archive) 21. Budding wellness entrepreneurs, this episode is for you! Samer Hamadeh, founder + CEO of Zeel, the on-demand massage company, shares his many stories of success AND failure.

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Samer Hamadeh is the founder of the on-demand massage company, Zeel. As the first and leading on-demand massage company, Zeel delivers wellness benefits to customers nationwide through innovative technology and the power of massage – in as little as an hour. Yes, that means the masseuse comes to YOU – table and all. This game changing wellness-tech company is not Samer’s first rodeo – he is a true entrepreneur who has a long list of successful businesses under his belt. But they weren’t all successful from the beginning. We learn how Samer has navigated some almost-out-of-business moments and why he pivoted when he did. We can all take a few pages from Samer.

Oh, and you’ll get $20 off your first Zeel massage when you have a listen and use the code HTWZEEL at checkout.

You’ll learn how Samer negotiated some very sticky situations while building his business and why he suggests NOT staying married to your original idea. He reassures us that ideas should evolve and that is a good thing – it does not make your fist idea wrong.

It’s Samer on strings! OK, so he studied violin for 12 years and went to school for chemical engineering, but that’s not the only reason we love this self-professed data geek. We love him because his humble nature and lack of ego allowed him to course-correct businesses that were on the verge of failure and get them back on track by letting them evolve into what they were meant to be. Zeel did not start off as an on-demand massage company, but that’s where it is today, and it’s crushing it.

Here's a bit of what we cover with Samer:

Samer is a true entrepreneur who does not suffer from Imposter Syndrome. Nor should he, with the amount of businesses under his belt.
His first business was selling marked up candy, which was eventually shut down due to lack of proper permitting -- middle school can be so cruel. In college, while studying chemical engineering and practicing violin, he started a textbook binding business. Um, swipe right, am I right, ladies?
…oh, and then in the 90s he started Vault.com, a job site for youths -- grew it to a cool $20 mil and sold it for about $75 million dollars. Like ya do.
The next genius business idea struck while taking a 3-month vacay in Paris with the fam. Must have been super romantic, because he and his wife, Alison, conceived yet another baby: Zeel.
We talk a lot about the secret to his success, but our favorite piece of advice: Don’t get married to your original idea – LET IT GO if it can grow in a different way. Evolution is good! Spoiler: Zeel did not start off as an on-demand massage concept.
We also talk about the ID verification system he created to make sure that their lovely masseuses don’t show up at some creepy dude (or dudette)'s house. Can this system be applied to online dating?
Zeel: Friend or Foe? Uber did not put taxis out of business and Zeel did not put spas out of business. Way to play nice everyone – gold stars all around!

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(Archive) 20. FACT--85% of your immune system is in your gut. (!!!) Sharon Brown, Founder of Bonafide Provisions, shares how healing your gut can change your life, and how bone broth is the #1 best place to start.

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0500

Sharon began her journey when she healed her son from chronic health issues using real food and bone broth. Sharon believed that the healing power of bone broth should be available to everyone and, so, Bonafide Provisions was born. Now the #1 selling frozen bone broth in the nation, it was born out of necessity in this incredible mom of three’s relentless search to heal her child without drugs.

You’ll learn for the first or the thousandth time just how critical it is to have a healthy gut, and the incredibly easy way to get on the path immediately. Equal parts boss lady, nutritionist, and badass mother hen, Sharon is a wealth of knowledge and breaks down the science behind gut healing in simple and inspiring ways.

Here's some of what we covered with Sharon:

· After watching their son struggle for years with health issues that then translated into problems in school, Sharon knew it was time to take matters into her own hands. Exhaustive research led her to discover the centuries old practice of drinking bone broth for good health. She rolled up her sleeves, and tapped her chef husband (LUCKY!) and together they became bone collectors…not like that.

· She saw powerful and immediate results in her son, which inspired her to pursue nutrition more formally to spread the gospel, hallelujah.

· An ancient proverb says “A good bone broth can resurrect the dead” It can also make for an amazing podcast episode.

· Here’s a great visual to explain the mind-gut connection—it starts in utero, when one piece of tissue splits and becomes the gut and one becomes the brain—they live together like Siamese twins in your body. So when you even THINK about speaking in public and then get butterflies in your stomach, that’s the wonder twins at work. Bone broth = twinning!

· We learn why NYU is now offering FREE MEDICAL SCHOOL. Yes, you heard right.

· So if bone broth is such a magical remedy, why doesn’t your doctor tell you about it? Two reasons: Western physicians have LESS THAN 40 hours of nutrition study in their entire field of study, so food therapies are simply not top of mind for them. Plus, you can’t patent bone broth, but you can patent a pill, and the pills peeps are the ones paying doctors better than their salaries.

· Sharon breaks down the various ways that bone broth works its magic in your tummy, including all its different nutrients and what they do. Nerd alert—this stuff is fascinating.

· Hippocrates said all disease begins in the gut. Good thing it’s only thousands of years later yet most of us are still in the dark on this one. Sigh.

· Bonafide is the #1 Frozen broth nationwide—so they’re actually, like, BONA FIDE. Genius.

· Stock from concentrate is NOT the same as bone broth. Go straight to the freezer if you want the real deal. If it ain’t frozen, then be like Elsa and let it go.

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(Archive) 19. Nicole Centeno, Founder of Splendid Spoon, on ancestral eating, intermittent fasting and building a business from soup to nuts

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:30:00 -0500

Intermittent fasting is our modern-day way of mimicking ancestral eating, where intentionally creating these stressors makes us more resilient and helps us heal on a cellular level. We sit down with Nicole Centeno, a French Culinary Institute–trained chef and the founder and CEO of Splendid Spoon to discuss it all, from soup to nuts.

We both love soup. In fact, it might be the very thing that’s held this relationship together after 17 years. So, when we met Nicole, or as we lovingly refer to her, Dame Spoon, we were excited to have another cook in the kitchen.

Nicole is amazing because she is one of the few people who enjoys geeking out about the power of food as medicine as much as we do. And she makes a killer Ikarian stew. Also you’ll learn how to pronounce Ikaria.

If entering into a state of ketosis has left you in a state of panic, you’re not alone. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to understand whether or not we should be eating like cavemen, not eating like Kate Moss circa 1997, or just focusing on plants, like, well, just about everyone these days.

Here's some of what we cover:

· Nicole did a bit of studying in college and learned how ancestral eating and antient fasting rituals were used to treat people with epilepsy.

· Ancestral eating is how we ate when we didn’t have the crazy abundance of food we do today. #Snacknation

· In caveman days, if you binged on a pint of ice cream you would probably slip into a very long nap…and then you would wake up dead, because another animal ate you. So, if we’re not smart about what we eat – we’re probably not passing on our genes, ya know?

· We get into all of it: industrial farming, intermittent fasting, lectins, Blue Zones, dirt smoothies. …what?! You haven’t heard of dirt smoothies?!

· We also learn how Nicole, within 2.5 years: started a business, had a baby, got pregnant with the second, ended her marriage and wrote a book. Not bad, Nicole. Not bad. But did you do it all in heels? Psh. Thought so.

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(Archive) 18. Roland Peralta, Nutrafol Co-Founder and President, on hair wellness for everyone

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 05:30:00 -0500

Nutrafol is the Neutraceutical wellness company that is addressing hair wellness as part of a whole-body healing process. Roland has had his own incredible health journey, battling rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid cancer, losing his hair in the process, and learning that the happiest side effect of using botanicals to treat his ailments resulted in a healthier head of hair. And Nutrafol was born.

Truth: We have NOT been paid or compensated in any way to talk about the merits of this product. Although we totally should be. We are just legitimately excited about all that it can do, and Erica has personally experienced huge benefits from it. So yes, we totally should be paid. But we are not.

Here's some of what we covered in our interview:

Roland is a biohacker by hobby. Umm, perhaps we should re-think those hours spent on tennis lessons…
When his friend and later Co-Founder Giorgos, a former male model who had struggled for years with hair loss and the effects of the pharma products to treat it (ahem…Giorgos was NOT living the life of the romance book covers he so clearly inspired…), he approached Roland, knowing he could do the research, and together the two took action to take back their hair.
Roland’s grandfather was legit a medicine man, aka a “white witch” doctor so it’s not totally surprising Roland plays well with plants. Better he got those genes than the hair genes, which as we discovered, are kinda bullshit.
Also bullshit? Biotin. Sorry, Mom…
The Nutrafol formula is made from a long list of botanicals that can address everything from gut health to hormone balancing to stress. Better hair is almost just a happy side effect, and who doesn’t want to be that happy?
Nutrafol isn’t just about what comes in the pill. They have a team of health coaches that offer support—they can conduct strand tests that provide equally and sometimes MORE comprehensive data than those panels of bloodwork that leave you weak and pukey…with ONE strand of hair.
For extra mazels: they just won Allure’s Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award AND Best Hair Loss Prevention in The 2018 Esquire Grooming Awards!

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