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 Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Today on the podcast we sit down Dr. Amy Shah, a double board certified MD and wellness expert specializing in food allergies, gut health, and hormones. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's world renowned school of nutrition and then went on to receive her MD with distinction.
With training from Cornell, Harvard and Columbia - She helps busy people transform their health using cutting edge nutritional and medical science. She is also a well known expert on intermittent fasting for women. You may have seen Dr. Shah featured across many media outlets, such as MindBodyGreen, The Doctor Oz Show and Vogue, to name a few!
Throughout the episode we explore the benefits of intermittent fasting, how to tap into the body's natural rhythms and how women can eat for optimal energy and hormone function.
Dr. Shah shares her expertise on fasting safely and using circadian fasting as a tool for optimal health and longevity. She also gives some great thoughts to our listeners on what it takes to build a strong immune system. We loved chatting with Dr. Amy Shah and hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did!
To learn more about Dr. Shah and get in touch you can visit: https://amymdwellness.com
You can also follow her on Instagram @FastingMD
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Today on the podcast we welcome Catherine Arnston, CEO and founder of ENERGYbits. Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big.
In this episode Catharine gets down to the nitty gritty about the two types of edible algae: spirulina and chlorella, and all their incredible health benefits. We learn how algae is the most eco-friendly and sustainable crop in the world, on top of how the UN and NASA both endorsed it as the most nutrient dense food in the world. We both learned so much from Catharine - she really is a powerhouse of knowledge on algae -- and we both now incorporate ENERGYbits products into our own diets. We personally take the Vitality Bits regularly to keep our immune systems strong!
Catharine and her team have also graciously given our listeners a code for 20% off -- just use code: CWPodcast at checkout and visit www.energybits.com to shop products and learn even more!
You can also follow Catharine and ENERGYbits on instagram: @energybits
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
On this episode of the podcast we sit down for a conversation with LaToya D, host of The Analog Girl, and discuss living with depersonalization, healing from PTSD and tools to manage anxiety.
Through her platform: The Analog Girl, LaToya has helped many individuals by sharing her struggles with depersonalization, anxiety and PTSD. LaToya tells her story of dealing with abuse in her past with authentic transparency and dives into what it was like suffering from chronic depersonalization. When she came to terms with these experiences, she had a burning drive to heal and that led her into deep research for her own healing journey.
On this episode LaToya breaks down what the experience of depersonalization is like and shares about the reliable tools she now has, that help her not only cope, but to thrive in her life. LaToya shares some insights on dealing with anxiety in this uncertain time. Even though the subject matter is serious, LaToya is a lot of fun and brings humor and lightness to all that she addresses - we had a great time recording her episode and you can also listen to us on the latest episode of The Analog Girl podcast!
To learn more about LaToya you can find her on instagram @the.analoggirl
Or visit her website: https://theanaloggirl.com
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness
You can also always reach out at www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
This week on the podcast we sit down for a conversation with Shannon McLay founder of The Financial Gym. The Financial Gym makes reaching your financial goals, getting out of debt, and living your best financial life easy and accessible -- with programs designed for clients of all ages and incomes.
After years of working for a big bank and working as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch, Shannon was inspired to create a financial services company that actually cared for its clients and provided them the services they needed. The Financial Gym has helped 90% of their clients reach their personal financial goals. Shannon is also host of the podcast: “Martini’s and your money.”
On this episode, which we recorded this past Friday, we hear Shannon’s personal journey of financial wellness and her mission with The Financial Gym. She also provides clear, straight forward tools, for how every individual can and should be financially well and still live a life they enjoy.
Also, in light of the global situation and impact on many jobs and the economy we also discuss practical steps for anyone in financial stress at this time, and tips for all individuals as we possibly enter a recession due to Co-Vid 19.
This episode truly shares the beauty of facing your finances, ditching money shame, and why everything is FIXABLE - even in a recession!
To learn more about Shannon and The Financial Gym you can visit: https://financialgym.com
You can also find them on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialgym/
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
This week on the podcast it is just the two of us and we are sharing updates during this uncertain time. In this episode we answer some of our most asked questions as we discuss anxiety, diet, and daily routine's during this global pandemic. We also dive deeper into tips and tools that are helping us manage and hope will inspire you during your own self-quarantine. We also realize it is a privilege to be home right now and have the most appreciation for our healthcare workers, grocers, delivery service workers, and all those who are working outside the home right now. We are also thinking of all the people (and our friends) who have lost their jobs at this time.
We recorded this just yesterday (March 24th!) and hope you enjoy the episode. Feel free to reach out at www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Today on the podcast we sit down with Angela Mavridis founder of TRIBALÍ Foods! As a kid in her grandmother’s kitchen in Greece, Angela discovered the nurturing power of real foods. Angela saw her grandmother happily cooking, a naturally paleo diet, from scratch — using only real organic, local, and heirloom foods. Ironically, back in the states, Angela’s dad owned a fast-food hamburger drive-thru serving up burgers, fries, and shakes. With a busy schedule, the family ordered dinner from their restaurant more often than not. On her quest for healthier eating, Angela became a vegetarian at the age of 13.
As an adult, She was constantly bloated and tired -- and was suffering from a variety of unidentifiable health issues that were masked by modern medicine. She decided to go back to school and become a holistic nutritionist -- and after years of fueling her body with endless combinations of protein powders, shakes, supplements, and bars, she decided to return to her original way of eating when growing up in Greece.
After 35-years as a vegetarian, she came to realize that clean animal meats paired with real, ancestral ingredients made her feel better physically and emotionally. Within days, her gut and digestive issues subsided and her body started to heal. Making it her mission to capture the magic of her grandmother’s kitchen in a way that fits into today’s busy lifestyles, Angela got cooking -- and her business was born. Today, TRIBALÍ Foods seeks and sources 100% organic high-quality animal meats — from grass fed and grass finished pastured beef to free-range chicken, humanely raised pork, and wild-caught seafood — to create a flavorful, versatile, and nutrient-dense centerpieces for wholesome, satisfying meals. On this episode, Angela takes us through her incredible personal journey as we discuss all things food, diet, meat industry, and TRIBALÍ.
We can’t wait to hear what you think of this episode, so don’t forget to tag us on instagram @courageouswellness and let us know your thoughts!
To learn more about TRIBALÍ Foods you can visit: https://tribalifoods.com
Or follow her on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/tribalifoods/
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and get in touch at https://www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
On this episode we sit down with Grigore Madikians the founder and creator of Gaffer & Child, a company that uses clean skincare to inspire mindful living. Grigore shares his personal story of struggling with problem skin and the harsh chemical products he was given as treatment. Using these products ignored his own core beliefs around sustainability and how he wanted to treat his body, but was unable to find an alternative -- so he started to create his own natural skin care products!
In the last two decades of making his own natural skin-care products, he has learned so much about the farmers who sustainably grow the ingredients, the health and safety of people using the products, how we improve our local economies when we buy from businesses within our own communities, and how we show respect to the creatures we share this planet with by not using them in product testing.
In this conversation we discuss the unique Gaffer & Child products, his commitment to self care rituals through skincare and beyond, and so much more! We can’t wait for you to hear this conversation -- and also have a special discount code for our listeners. For 33% off all Gaffer & Child products, visit GafferandChild.com and use the code: courageouswellness at checkout.
We personally love the hydrating serum and are excited for you to try these products too!
We can’t wait to hear what you think of this episode, so don’t forget to tag us on instagram @courageouswellness and let us know your thoughts!
To learn more about Gaffer & Child you can visit: https://www.gafferandchild.com
Or follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/gafferandchild/
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and get in touch at https://www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Today on the podcast it is just the two of us! On this episode we discuss our current relationship with food, diet culture, and self care. We also discuss Geneen Roth's book: Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything, our experience during January Whole30, and much more!
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and get in touch at https://www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
This week on the podcast we have internationally known Medical and Emotional Intuitive and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience, Katie Beecher. Katie has been featured in popular publications including Goop and was first exposed to medical intuition at a workshop with famous Medical Intuitive Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, where she discovered her unique abilities.
With countless testimonials, and an insane accuracy rate, Katie has helped people all over the world with their medical ailments. On this episode we dive into her personal story tapping into her psychic abilities, and how she helps individuals tap into their own intuition -- with practical tools and tips. We also discuss skepticism around medical intuition, and psychic abilities in general, and have an incredible discussion that has stayed with us far beyond the conversation!
We can’t wait to hear what you think of this episode, so don’t forget to tag us on instagram @courageouswellness and let us know your thoughts!
To learn more about Katie you can visit: https://katiebeecher.com
Or follow her on Instagram at: @KatieBeecher_medical_intuitive
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and get in touch at https://www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
This week on the podcast we are happy to bring you a conversation with Cynthia Tice, founder of the popular sugar-free chocolate brand, Lily’s Sweets. In everything they make, Lilys sources Non-GMO and gluten-free ingredients harvested through Fair Trade practices, and ensures every product is botanically sweetened—meaning no refined or processed sugars. On this episode Cynthia takes us through her own journey with food and how she was a pioneer in the natural foods business with her own Philadelphia market in the late 1970’s. In the early 2000’s she kicked sugar for good but of course her love of chocolate made that difficult. In 2010 she and her long time friend, launched lily’s sweets and since then Lily’s have grown and become a mainstream staple for all of us who want to enjoy well sourced delicious chocolate without the added sugar!
Cynthia has now transitioned to overseeing Lily’s philanthropic work, which has been a core component of the company, since its inception. Lily’s pledges a percentage of its earnings to non-profit organizations that support the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. If you are interested in how to be a conscious entrepreneur and how to create wonderful products without compromising quality, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Cynthia! We are sure it’s going to make your mouth water for some healthy chocolate alternatives this February!
To learn more about Lily's Sweets you can visit: https://lilys.com
Or follow them on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/Lilys_Sweets/
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and get in touch at https://www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals! To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout! We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit www.foursigmatic.com and use the code: courageous at checkout!