Courageous Wellness

Charlotte Martin Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Recovery and The Importance of Early Detection

For Breast Cancer Awareness month, this week we sit down with Charlotte Martin, breast cancer survivor and advocate.
In October 2018, Charlotte was diagnosed with Stage 1 HER2 Breast Cancer at the age of 31. An extremely rare form of breast cancer, with a 1 in 10,000 chance of contraction at such a young age. Charlotte was able to detect it at an early stage, because she performed regular self breast exams. In the years leading up to her own diagnosis, her doctors had all declined to do mammogram checks, because she was quote “too young” and “healthy,” even though her own mother had suffered from Breast Cancer. What followed after her diagnosis was chemotherapy, IVF treatments, a double mastectomy -- and the large price tag and emotional toil that came with it all.
We are so grateful to Charlotte for sharing her own experience and fighting for women to have early checks, being your own health advocate, and honor breast cancer awareness month. 
To learn more about Charlotte you can get in touch on Instagram at @liveloveandboobs
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Stephanie Gives Winckler Discusses Rett Syndrome and Honoring her Daughter's Life

On today’s episode we have an inspiring and moving conversation with Stephanie Gives-Winckler, author, illustrator, and Rett Syndrome Awareness educator and advocate. Stephanie shares her journey of raising and losing her daughter, Tiffanie Nina Simone Hayes, due to complications with Rett Syndrome in 2011. She shares how mental health plays a part in raising a child born with a rare neurological disorder, and shares her hope-filled story with us today. 
Stephanie is also the author of “The Best Girlfriends Ever,” inspired by Tiffanie’s own journey with Rett Syndrome. Stephanie wrote the book as a way to fill a void from Tiffanie’s passing and bring awareness to Rett Syndrome -- The plot of the book involves Tiffanie’s real life friends,  accompanying Tiffanie on a summer adventure. 
Rett Syndrome (RS) is a debilitating neurological disorder that predominantly affects females. It is the leading genetic cause of severe impairment in girls, brought on by a single gene mutation that leads to underproduction of an important brain protein. October is also Rett Syndrome Month. We are grateful to Stephanie for her courage and spirit. Enjoy the episode. 
If you want to learn more about Stephanie, Rett Syndrome, and purchase "The Best Girlfriends Ever," you can visit: http://www.tiffanieishope.org
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Makenzie Marzluff on Spiritual Awakening, Taking Action, and Heart-Centered Entrepreneurship

On today’s episode we sit down with Makenzie Marzluff. Makenzie is a serial entrepreneur, operating from her heart. She is the founder of the very successful Delighted By Dessert Dips and Hummus, selling over 15 million dollars worth of product in 5 years. All products are Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Kosher. She is also the founder of KAKAO Ceremonial Drinking Chocolate. 
In this conversation, Mackenzie shares her personal transformation and experience as a young, conscious and thought-filled entrepreneur. Mackenzie’s journey truly began after experiencing a deeply personal spiritual shift in her life, where she was able to discover her true purpose to spread happiness throughout the world. Makenzie’s journey is inspiring, and touches on the spiritual component of living your truth and leading from the heart. 
To learn more you can visit: https://www.makenziemarzluff.com and check out her businesses at: https://www.flykakao.com and https://delightedbydesserts.com
You can also pre-order her book: How to Lead a Badass Business from Your Heart and 50% of proceeds from book sales are invested into the indigenous communities and wisdom-keepers responsible for protecting, preserving, and keeping alive the sacredness of plant medicines and their associated ceremonial practices.
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Jeanelly Concepcion Shares Her Journey with Miscarriage and Healing and How She Makes Being Fashionable a Sustainable Act

Today on the show we welcome the lovely and dynamic creator of the popular fashion blog The Fashion Lotus, Jeanelly Concepcion. The Fashion Lotus combines fashion with sustainability and wellness and Jeanelly strives to empower women to look and feel beautiful regardless of financial circumstances, body, age, or career path. In addition to running The Fashion Lotus, Jeanelly is also the Executive Editor at Style Lush TV and the VP of the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative.
While we do discuss sustainable fashion with Jeanelly, this episode focuses on a much more personal story of Jeanelly’s where she courageously shares with us her recent experience with pregnancy, miscarraige, loss, and the healing process. We really appreciate Jeanelly for so openly sharing her experience with the hope that more women who experience miscarriage will feel less alone in the process. We learned that the percentage of pregnancies that end in miscarriage is conisdered to be 10-15% if not higher. We loved having this conversation with Jeanelly and are very grateful to her for her openness and vulnerability. 
To learn more about Jeanelly you can visit: https://thefashionlotus.com
You can also follow her on Instagram: @thefashionlotus
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Lilly Brice on Māori Practices of Holistic Health and Well-Being

Today on the podcast we have a conversation with, Courageous Wellness listener, Lilly Brice. Lilly recently graduated from Bucknell University as a sociology and anthropology major. A kentucky native,  always drawn to cultural medicine, holistic health, and nutrition -- she spent 5 transformative months in New Zealand, conducting research on Māori culture, interviewing indigenous healers, and traveling to a healing Expo in the South Island. She wrote her honors thesis on Māori notions of holistic health and well-being -- which she shares with us today! 
Drawing on contemporary anthropological approaches used by scholars of well-being and medical anthropology, Lilly, explores how indigenous healers in New Zealand blend “traditional” and “modern” elements to establish a creative and inclusive system. We discuss herbal treatments, ritual chanting, and ceremonies that encapsulate Māori cultural values and the impact of biomedicine and New-Age wellness approaches on indigenous healing. We are grateful to Lilly for sharing her own experience with the Courageous Wellness community today! 
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Aly + Erica Discuss The Differences Between Self Care, Self Soothing and Self Medicating

On Today’s September *Bonus* Solo Episode of the podcast we discuss the subtle (and important!) differences between self care, self medicating, and self soothing. We have a detailed conversation and share our own experiences, tips, and tools. 
We want to hear your thoughts! Get in touch with us by visiting our website www.courageouswellness.net & you can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness 
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday! 
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Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry Talk Friendship Wellness, Friendship Longevity and What Friends Really Are For!

Today on the show we have Pallavi Sastry and Gabrielle Ruiz, friends and co-hosts of the popular What Are Friends For? Podcast. 
You may have heard Pallavi on an early episode of Courageous Wellness when she came on to discuss her documentary film about Fibromyalgia, Invisible: the Film. In addition to producing, Pallavi is an actor and activist and has most recently been seen as a recurring guest star on CBS’ Blue Bloods. Other TV appearances include, Netflix’ Master of None, Quantico, The Affair, Nurse Jackie, The Night Of,  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and countless regional and off-broadway theatrical productions. She also serves as CEO of Team Access Productions and is an active crusader for representation in media. 
Gabrielle is an actress, philanthropist, producer, activist and champion for the arts. She is known for the CW network’s critically acclaimed comedy, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, where she received rave reviews as Valencia Perez. You can also catch her on Modern Family, Better Things, Orange Is The New Black, Sesame Street, and Law & Order: SVU. She performed on Broadway in If/Then with Idina Menzel, Evita with Ricky Martin, and In The Heights with Lin-Manuel Miranda.
These ladies explore every aspect of friendship on their show and we had a lot of fun diving into it with them on Courageous Wellness. Check out the What Are Friends For Podcast (WAFF) on all podcast platforms and enjoy the episode!
To learn more and listen to the WAFF podcast you can visit: https://www.waffpodcast.com
You can also follow them on instagram @waffpodcast
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Gabrielle Rodman Talks Pelvic Floor Pain, Pelvic Floor Botox Injections and Not Giving Up on Yourself

Today on the podcast we sit down with Gabrielle Rodman. Gabrielle shares her very personal journey of experiencing debilitating pelvic floor pain and her journey to discover diagnosis and treatment. After months of experiencing symptoms including, painful sex, and painful movement in her day-to-day, Gabrielle was written off by 4 doctors, telling her that there was nothing medically wrong -- and to drink a glass of wine to manage the pain. Refusing to give up on herself, and trusting that her pain was real, she finally found a doctor at “The Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders” where she was diagnosed with Hypertonic Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction. 
On this episode, Gabrielle details her experience being her own health advocate, struggling with painful sex as a 20-something living in New York City, and her road to recovery which included unique treatments like pelvic floor Botox injections, that completely transformed her pain. We are grateful to Gabrielle for sharing her journey and can’t wait for you to hear the episode! 
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Robby Barbaro on Mastering Diabetes Through the Power of Fruits and Vegetables

Today on the podcast we have a conversation on a plant-based, fruit centric, lifestyle with Robby Barbaro, the co-founder and author of the NY Times Best Selling book, Mastering Diabetes. Robby has been living with type1 diabetes for 15 years, and for 10 years has transformed his illness and gained control of his overall health on a low-fat, fruit-based diet. 
Mastering Diabetes is a revolutionary method to reverse insulin  Resistance Permanently in Type 1, Type 1.5, Type 2, Prediabetes, and Gestational Diabetes. On this episode, we have a detailed conversation on Robby’s journey from diagnosis to where he is today. We discuss his diet evolution and have a fascinating conversation on a fruit-forward diet, that we can learn from regardless of if you are a diabetic or choose to live a plant-based lifestyle. 
Just a disclaimer, that we are not doctors and please consult a physician if you plan to change any part of your diet, especially if you have an illness. At, Courageous Wellness, we love to learn from experts with all different opinions, backgrounds, and perspectives, and empower ourselves with knowledge to make informed choices that are best for us! 
To learn more about Robby and Mastering Diabetes, you can visit: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org or follow on instagram @mindfuldiabeticrobby
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Tarın Calmeyer Talks Mindset, Healing + Transformation, and Remote Team Wellness

Today on the podcast we welcome Tarin Calmeyer. Tarin has spent the last 10 years bringing her yoga and meditation expertise to people around the world with a teaching style that highlights her deep understanding of the body, mindfulness and conscious living. Tarin is a Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness Coach with a background in Osteopathy and has extensive experience working with brands from Puma to Movenpick Resorts.
In 2020 Tarin and her team launched Remote Team Wellness, a live virtual wellness solution designed to bring health and balance to companies and their employees. Sessions are simply booked online and employees arrive via video conferencing to meet a real teacher for a personalized session. Through this service, Remote Team Wellness reduces stress, increases productivity, and promotes fitness among work teams. We had an incredible conversation with Tarin and discuss mindset, healing, transformation, and so much more! 
To learn about Remote Team Wellness you can visit: https://remoteteamwellness.com
You can also follow Tarin on Instagram @thechocolatepretzel
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