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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Episodes
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
This week on the podcast we sit down with Alexandra Catalano, a healthy lifestyle expert, two time TEDx speaker, recipe developer, and creator of the blog and brand Eat Cute. Traveling the country, Alexandra lectures at colleges and corporate events, providing nutritional counseling, meal plans, cooking demonstrations, and cleanse programs. She is also the author of: From Beer Bongs to Broccoli: The College Kid's Guide To Health and Wellness (Volume 1)
On this episode we discuss Alexandra's personal journey to wellness and her story of overcoming an eating disorder. We also discuss food trends, giving up sugar, accessible food and lifestyle tips, how to navigate cooking and healthy eating, and how the process of learning to do both changed her life. Enjoy the episode!
To learn more you can visit https://www.alexandracatalano.com
or follow Alexandra's instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/eatcute/
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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!
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Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
On this week’s episode of the podcast we have an in depth conversation with Dorian Morris, the founder of Undefined Beauty! Dorian is a Harvard Business grad who took her years of expertise from working with brands such as Kendo and CoverGirl and transitioned into running her own Beauty Line with a mission. Undefined beauty is a skin care brand committed to changing the narrative and democratizing beauty. Undefined is Non-toxic, non-irritating and packed with powerful botanicals. It also uses high quality CBD and makes it part of a luxurious yet accessible beauty routine.
On this episode we talk about how Dorian has taken skincare one step further by infusing social purpose into everything she does. She also supports other female run minority owned brands through her Undefined Collective. On this calll, we also welcome Dorian’s adorable pup Monaco, so please excuse any pup sounds that you might hear in the background. We also will welcome Monaco in -- toward the end of the episode!
Dorian has also given our listeners an exciting discount code! For 15% off you can visit www.un-definedbeauty.com and use the code COURAGEOUS at checkout!
To learn more about Undefined Beauty you can also follow them on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/undefinedbeauty_co/
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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 Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
This week on the podcast, we sit down with astrologist Nadine Jane! Nadine has used her history in the fashion and beauty industry and combined it with her passion for astrology to create a massive Instagram platform that makes astrology fresh, modern, and accessible to her followers.
On this episode, Nadine shares with us how her interest and passion for astrology formed, what astrology actually is, where it comes from, and how it can be a key component in our health and wellness journey. Nadine also shares her vision to integrate her astrology work with IFS and Parts Work Therapy. This episode is equal parts educational and fun and teaches us about how we can further get to know and empower ourselves through astrology!
To learn more about Nadine you can visit her website at: https://www.nadinejaneastrology.com
and follow her on instagram @nadinejane_astrology
Nadine's Book Recommendation:
1) The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
2) The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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 Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today it is just the two of us on the podcast and we are recording live from New York City! On this episode we recap The Positivity Charge wellness retreat in Philadelphia and discuss everything we learned and our experience. We also have a deep conversation about inclusivity, judgement in wellness, alcohol, and SO much more.
If you want to learn more about The Positivity Charge you can visit: http://thepositivitycharge.com/
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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 Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
This week on the podcast we welcome Lara Parker, author of the forthcoming book, “Vagina Problems,” (which debuts in 2020) and the Deputy Editorial Director at Buzzfeed. Lara is known for her transparent articles about living with Endometriosis and what that means for her sexual health and daily life.
In this episode we discuss what the journey of living with Endometriosis has been like, from diagnosis to her current treatment. We also dive into the topics of living with chronic pain, painful sex, pain management and how to own your sexuality and sexual pleasure. Lara is no stranger to sharing her courageous journey with her community on Buzzfeed and Instagram, but we are very grateful to her for sitting down and having this really vulnerable conversation with us.
We both learned a lot from Lara and know that you will be so inspired by her courageous story. To follow Lara on Instagram and read her articles on Buzzfeed, you can click the links below:
Lara's Instagram: @laraeparker
Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/author/laraparker
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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 Aug 14, 2019
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
This week on the podcast we welcome Ava Johanna, celebrity meditation + yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and transformational mentor to the show. Ava is on a mission to bridge the gap for anyone craving more love, health, and happiness in their lives. After suffering from severe corporate burnout, Ava turned to yoga and holistic healing to redirect her life and found these powerful ancient practices to be the ultimate rejuvenation of spirit.
On this episode we discuss Ava’s personal journey to her current work — including family and financial struggles. Ava also shares with us the importance of practice, finding your intuition to live in alignment, and working through fear.
Ava is also co-hosting a CONSCIOUS CREATORS RETREAT in Costa Rica from November 16-21st. For more information on this retreat or to find more information about Ava, visit the links below:
Costa Rica Retreat: https://www.revampretreats.com/events/consciouscreators
Ava's Website: https://www.avajohanna.com/
Follow Ava on Instagram: @AvaJohanna
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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 Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
This week on the podcast we welcome Culinary Nutrition Expert, Erin Smandych, to the show. Erin spent years on a roller coaster of restrictive eating, cleanses, and dieting. Instead of another meal plan or more willpower, she realized she needed a major shift in her belief system. Through proper nutrition and a major lifestyle change -- she was able to transform a lifetime of poor sleep, anxiety, and her relationship with food and her body. Now she helps other driven women ditch the diet mentality and food stress through nutrition and mindset coaching so they can look and feel their best -- without the struggle.
On this episode, we discuss Erin’s personal journey from a job in corporate finance to her current work as a culinary nutrition expert, we discuss ditching diet culture, her easy and accessible cooking and nutrition tips, and we also touch on the dark side of the wellness industry. We hope you enjoy this episode!
To learn more about Erin you can visit her website: http://www.erinsmandych.com
You can also follow her on instagram @erinsmandych
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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!
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
This week on Courageous Wellness we have an eye opening and incredible conversation with Allison Evans, the co-founder, of Branch Basics! On this episode we have a deep dialogue on toxic chemicals, endocrine disruptors, and the importance of green cleaning.
We also discuss Allison's personal journey to her work, starting from desperately seeking relief from sudden unexplained chronic pain and a loss of motor skills that over a dozen doctors could not diagnose. Fortunately, her Aunt Marilee, helped connect her physical breakdown to chemical exposure from the building materials in her newly-constructed apartment. After spending a summer living with Marilee - where everything Allison put in, on and around her body was truly clean - her symptoms disappeared and she experienced whole-body healing. She then went on to naturally reverse PCOS and, in 2016, conceive a beautiful baby girl, something doctors told her would never happen. This whole body transformation, inspired the women to create their company and spread their knowledge and mission to individuals everywhere!
Branch basics is human safe, plant and mineral based, free of harmful preservatives, biodegradable, non gmo and not tested on animals. They also minimize waste by providing refills for cleaning containers you only receive once and reuse over and over again. Branch Basics is dedicated to providing cleaning and laundry products to the public that create non-toxic home environments and cultivate good health.
To learn more about Branch Basics you can visit their website: www.branchbasics.com
You can also follow her on instagram @branchbasics
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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!
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Today on the podcast we sit down with Jordan McCrary of the popular health and wellness, self care, and natural hair blog and YouTube page Juices & Berries.
On this episode Jordan shares her journey to wellness which includes weight loss, battling a lupus diagnosis, working on her gut microbiome, and radical self care. We also have a deep discussion and learn all about the origins of self care, moving through anger, and truly loving your whole self. We really appreciate Jordan for openly and honestly sharing her story and are so excited for you to hear the conversation.
To learn more about Jordan you can visit her YouTube page and Blog:
https://www.youtube.com/juicesandberries
http://www.imjuicesandberries.com/
You can also follow her on instagram @juicesandberries
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!
You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch 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!
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
This week on the Courageous Wellness podcast we sit down with Genevieve Riutort, the Chief Development Officer, of the Westside Food Bank. Westside Food Bank is an independent, non-governmental, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 1981, which provides food to social service agencies on the Westside of Los Angeles County. The food provided often enables low-income people to stay in their homes, deterring the problem of homelessness, because it saves them from having to make the agonizing choice between paying for rent or food when they can’t afford both. Westside Food Bank serves 70 member agencies and over 100,000 people benefit from these services each year.
On this episode we discuss the Westside Food Bank, Genevieve's personal journey to her current position, fighting food insecurity, the importance of social services, and our own personal experiences dealing with food insecurity. We also discuss where the food at Westside Food Bank is sourced, their value on nutrition, and so much more.
We are grateful to Geneive for the work that she does and are excited to share this deeply personal episode!
To learn more about Westside Food Bank please visit: http://www.westsidefoodbankca.org
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday! You can also follow us on instagram at CourageousWellness and get in touch at www.courageouswellnesspodcast.com
This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals!
To receive 15% off your purchase visit: Beekeepersnaturals.com/courageouswellness
and use code: courageouswellness (all one word) at checkout!