Courageous Wellness
Courageous Wellness is a platform to interview diverse people about their personal journeys in health and wellness. From physical wellness, to emotional and spiritual, we hear courageous stories. We are committed to de-stigmatizing conversations in the wellness space and celebrate the experiences and lessons of our guests. Aly and Erica are certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches with advanced training in gut health and hormone health, and both have had incredible personal wellness journeys.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Today on the podcast we welcome Royce Cook, the founder and visionary behind WellGrl. Royce offers a fresh take on the conversation around journaling, which helped her overcome her own self- doubts through discovering a method that's both approachable and consistent. Through the inspiring Wellgrl Instagram page, supportive email newsletter, and the Roses, Thorns, and Buds journal, she has injected warmth and compassion into every element and has curated the brand to uplift and empower women from all stages of life.
To learn more visit: https://www.instagram.com/wellgrl/
This episode is brought to you by Sprout Living. Save 20% using code "courageous" at checkout on all products -- including our favorite probiotic almonds and plant based protein powders when you visit www.sproutliving.com
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
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We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Today we welcome, Dr. Jud Brewer to the podcast, who joins us to discuss his new book: “The Hunger Habit.” Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large.
His New Book, released on January 30th, is titled: The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop. The Hunger Habit is based on his deeply researched plan proven to help us understand what is going on in our brains so that we can heal the guilt and frustration many individuals experience around eating. The step-by-step program focuses on training our brains to tap into awareness to change our relationship with food and eating—shifting it from fighting with ourselves to befriending our minds and bodies. There is no willpower, calorie-counting, or restricted eating. The key is to learn how to work with our brains rather than resisting our impulses, and to adopt an attitude of self-kindness rather than self-judgment. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and Dr. Jud’s several decades of clinical practice as a psychiatrist, The Hunger Habit is both accessible and compassionate. It will finally help you break out of food jail and reclaim your life.
To learn more visit: https://drjud.com or follow on Instagram @dr.jud
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (Book recommendation from Dr. Jud)
This episode is brought to you by Sprout Living. Save 20% using code "courageous" at checkout on all products -- including our favorite probiotic almonds and plant based protein powders when you visit www.sproutliving.com
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
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We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Today on the podcast we welcome, DR. ROMIE MUSHTAQ, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol. Dr. Romie is a sought-after speaker and author, featured in outlets like Forbes, NBC, and is also a TEDx speaker. Her expertise is not just academic; it's practical, actionable, and urgently needed in today's high-stress work environments. She recently released her best-selling book, THE BUSY BRAIN CURE: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety & Sleep Again, and is a leading authority in stress management and leadership wellness. In this episode, Dr. Romie discusses Busy Brain Syndrome, talks Adult ADHD, and offers Tangible Tips from Her Best-Selling Book, The Busy Brain Cure!
To learn more and take the "Busy Brain quiz" visit: http://drromie.com
You can also follow Dr. Romie on Instagram @DrRomie
If you would like to receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net
This episode is brought to you by Sprout Living. Save 20% using code "courageous" at checkout on all products -- including our favorite probiotic almonds and plant based protein powders when you visit www.sproutliving.com
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Today we welcome JJ Martin of celeb-favorite fashion brand, La DoubleJ, based in Milan. She just debuted Mamma Milano, a gorgeous new memoir/lifestyle guide inspired by the city that transformed her. JJ is a true force, with a contagious enthusiasm on everything from starting a business to supporting her own mental health to the personal challenges she has faced -- including her struggles with infertility and culture shock -- that ultimately shaped her entrepreneurial and spiritual path.
Today we discuss the flexibility, calm and patience she adopted in Italy - down to the somatic techniques she learned to reduce anxiety - that not only enriched her business, but helped her find deeper fulfillment in life. We really enjoyed learning from JJ and hearing her rich life experience and advice.
To learn more visit: https://us.ladoublej.com/en/homeware/home-decor/books/.You can also follow JJ on instagram @jjmartinmilan
If you would like to receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net
This episode is brought to you by Sprout Living. Save 20% using code "courageous" at checkout on all products -- including our favorite probiotic almonds and plant based protein powders when you visit www.sproutliving.com
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Today on the podcast we have a great conversation with narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist and She has spoken at various universities and institutions, including Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Universal Studios, and is a sought-after expert with appearances on the Today Show, Red Table Talk, and Vogue's "Open Minded" series with Kendall Jenner. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Men’s Health, BBC, USA Today, Refinery29, and more. She discusses narcissism on her popular YouTube channel, on social media as @DoctorRamani, her popular online program on healing from narcissistic abuse, and as the host of the podcast Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani. Her fourth book will be released on February 20th and is a transformative guide titled: It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People.
Deeply compassionate and revelatory, It’s Not You, examines how narcissists hijack our wellbeing and offers a healing path forward. Drawing on more than 20 years of studying, teaching, and helping clients navigate the landscape of narcissism, Dr. Ramani unpacks the oft-misunderstood personality, showing how to identify the telltale signs that you may be dealing with a narcissist and protect yourself from their toxic influence. Along the way, you’ll learn how to become gaslight resistant, chip away at the trauma bonds that keep us stuck in these cycles, grieve the losses, create realistic boundaries, learn the fine art of discernment, and recover your sense of self after years of invalidation. We have a really impactful conversation or narcissism with tangible tips – and we hope you enjoy the episode!
To learn more you can visit: https://www.drramani.com
To listen to our episode on tangible tips to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system click here to listen on Apple podcasts
If you would like to receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net
This episode is brought to you by Sprout Living. Save 20% using code "courageous" at checkout on all products -- including our favorite probiotic almonds and plant based protein powders when you visit www.sproutliving.com
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Today we welcome Caitlin Spears, a professional model turned certified health, nutrition & fitness coach, and founder of Complete by Caitlin. At 18, Caitlin experienced a painful rejection in the final casting round of the hit show ‘America’s Next Top Model,” – and over the next decade she struggled with body image, dysmorphia, and binge and restrictive eating while continuing to work as a professional model.
Today, she holds certifications from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Precision Nutrition, ACE Fitness, and is the founder of a successful health coaching business – and talks to us today about how she was able to transform her life and mindset. In this episode we discuss her journey of internal transformation, building a mind-body connection, trusting your intuition and the universe, and how she helps clients do the same. We also talk about navigating life in the spotlight and dealing with social media – Caitlin’s long-term partner is member of Big Time Rush so they are uniquely equipped to discuss the challenges surrounding public attention – she offers a ton of insight and tips in this episode on so many topics. We know you’re going to love it, enjoy the episode!
To learn more visit: https://www.caitlinspears.com or follow her on instagram @caitlinsheyspears
To listen to our episode on tangible tips to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system click here to listen on Apple podcasts
If you would like to receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Today on the show we welcome, One Whole Life, (OWL) Venice Founder, Lindsey Erin back to the show! In 2010, Lindsey committed to living in a way that would minimize the risk of disease, after dealing with a host of gut issues and allergies. Initially, Lindsey began experimenting with an organic, plant-based diet that limited meat and processed foods, and found that she was still experiencing constant allergy symptoms, digestive issues, and acne. In an attempt to resolve these issues, Lindsey began a diet geared to treat GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) which incorporated bone broth as a healing agent. After struggling to find pre-made broth that was void of common allergens, Lindsey began making her own bone broth with locally-sourced bones and an array of herbs and veggies. Through months of testing and development, she created a broth recipe that tasted more like a tea than a traditional stock, OWL’s signature flagship product. OWL currently offers chicken, turkey, beef, bison, and vegan mineral Broth Elixirs that are sold in stores throughout LA county, and shipped nation wide. Today we discuss Lindsey’s journey, the evolution of OWL Venice, and talk about the benefits of bone broth. To learn more about OWL Venice you can visit www.owlvenice.com
To listen to our episode on tangible tips to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system click here to listen on Apple podcasts
If you would like to receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Today we welcome Ajit Nawalkha, to the show – founder of Evercoach and the Dharma Coaching Institute. He's also one of the co-founders of Mindvalley and was previously their CEO. He is a leading voice in the coaching space. Ajit’s credentials extend beyond his entrepreneurial successes. He has been featured by top-tier media, including Forbes and Entrepreneur, and has been a featured speaker on stages around the globe. In this conversation we have a discussion on Ajit’s journey, offer tangible tips for self-coaching, talk blocks, and even ways to measure the effectiveness of self-coaching. We talk daily practices and habits – and think this is the perfect episode for the New Year and anytime you need a boost of empowering motivation! Enjoy
To learn more about Ajit you can visit https://coachajit.com or follow on Instagram @realcoachajit
If you would like to receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive 20% off tuition use code: ALYSSAFRENCH20 and check out a Sample Class here.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Today on the podcast, we welcome back Dr. Brooke Scheller to the show. Dr. Brooke is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a nationally recognized health expert, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction. After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol.
She is back today to discuss her new book: How to Eat to Change How You Drink. This is a first-of-its-kind guide to leverage food and nutrition to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption, develop mindfulness, and promote a healthier relationship with alcohol. Working through the book, readers will also be able to identify their drinking archetype: categories that Dr. Brooke developed so that people can understand drinking behaviors and the science behind them, which we break down in this episode. We also have an in depth conversation on her journey, dry January, sober curiosity and sober curious community. Enjoy the episode!
To listen to Erica's experience giving up alcohol for 12 months click here.
To listen to Dr. Brooke's first appearance on the podcast from last year, click here.
To learn more about Dr. Brooke you can visit: https://brookescheller.com or follow on Instagram @drbrookescheller
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive 20% off tuition use code: ALYSSAFRENCH20 and check out a Sample Class here.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Aly & Erica Talk the Parasympathetic Nervous System, Stress, Chanting, & Tangible Tips to Get into Rest + Digest.
Andrew Weil "4-7-8" Breathing Exercise
Listen to Erica share her experience with Buddhism & Courageous Wellness on the Buddhability Podcast: "What Wellness Really Means" -- available on all podcast platforms. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts.
https://buddhability.org/podcast/what-wellness-really-means/
Quote Referenced: "To illustrate, if our life force is a magnitude of one, and we encounter a problem that measures a magnitude of two or three, we will likely be discouraged. If we strengthen our life force to a magnitude of a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand, however, such difficulties will be merely minor distractions we toss aside as we joyfully move ahead.” (WLS-6, 86)- Daisaku Ikeda
To learn more you can visit: http://buddhability.org or www.sgi-usa.org
If you would like to receive a free health coaching consultation-- get in touch at courageouswellness.net or email aly@courageouswellness.net or erica@courageouswellness.net
This Episode is brought to you by BTR Nation. Save 20% on BTR Plant-Powered & Adaptogenic Protein Bars & Chocolate Truffle Cups -- with the cleanest label on the market -- with code: courageouswellness at checkout when you visit: https://www.btrnation.com Erica loves the Cinnamon Cookie Dough Energy Bars and Cherry Chocolate Truffle Cups & Aly always has the peanut butter chocolate bliss bars in her cabinet!
This Episode is brought to you by Odyssey Elixir. Save 20% on Odyssey Sparkling Mushroom Elixir with code: CWPODCAST at checkout when you visit: http://odysseyelixir.com Our personal favorite flavors include: Dragon fruit Lemonade and Orange Ginger!
Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping
We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more.
Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout!
Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive 20% off tuition use code: ALYSSAFRENCH20 and check out a Sample Class here.