Solo 2.0: Recent Episodes
Ryan Burch and Jess Suchan
Solo 2.0 is a podcast by two sisters, Rye Burch and Jess Suchan, working in the health and wellness industry in L.A.
Each week, we’ll bring you inspiration, education and insightful conversation from guests with diverse backgrounds and unique life experiences! We’ll also discuss our own ups and down within our health and careers, and will bring on our mom, hormone health educator candace burch, for round table discussions on health and wellness.
Our mission is to provide the support and motivation necessary to step into that 2.0 version of you!
Rye + Jess are back for another sister chat, and this time it’s all about MONEY!
In this fun solo episode, they discuss early life experiences with $ that informed their relationship & habits around it…PLUS: how they’re rewiring their brains to create a healthier money mindset and create a NEW “money story”… But most importantly: they’re sharing what you can do to step into an abundant money mindset too!
Pssst - stay tuned for part 2 - where Jess will breakdown her NEW $$ related rituals and routines!
Love these sister chats? 👉Make sure to review, rate and subscribe - and let us know which episodes you like best!
CONNECT WITH RYE & JESS
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Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Jess is sitting down for her FIRST in person interview since circa 2019! She chats with Marley Rose Harris who is a money & manifestation coach and queen of all things mindset and subconscious reprogramming.
In this episode the ladies chat:
- Marley’s story from “rock bottom” to thriving and her amazing transformation (in business, wealth, body and mind)
- How she went from surface level healing modalities to doing the deeper work and what that looked like
- The difference between building confidence and self worth and why both are important
- Why external things like money, weight loss, fame, popularity and success doesn’t make you happy unless you do the inner work on healing, mindset and limiting beliefs
- How to reprogram the subconscious mind to let go of limiting beliefs and step into your higher self
- How to audit your thoughts and rephrase to change the way you think and therefore, the way you act
- && SO much more!
CONNECT WITH MARLEY
Follow her on Intagram @marleyroseharris
Get a 7 Day Trial of her Higher Self App HERE
Check out all her offerings on her website HERE
Listen to her podcast HERE
CONNECT WITH RYE & JESS
Follow us @solo2.0podcast
Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Follow @bodyblissbyjess
Follow @ryeburch
Welcome back! Our guest today is Arielle Moody, founder of Mama Sol, an innovative, multi purpose mineral sun care brand!
Arielle has spent the entirety of her adult life immersed in the beauty industry. From her early days working on the beauty sales floor as a trainer for brands like Smashbox and Bite Beauty and then working as head of Product Development for Skinn Cosmetics to her current role as head of sales for a top cosmetics packaging and formulation company, she has always known she would one day set out on her own and create something truly different from anything else she had seen.
The day she found out she was expecting her first child, she started researching all of the ingredients to avoid when pregnant and couldn’t believe how long the list was. One of the most disturbing things she discovered was how toxic most sunscreens are, a product she used daily. She started purchasing and buying dozens of natural, mineral sunscreens and noticed they all had one thing in common, they all made her want to wash her face right after application and left an undesirable white cast on her skin...
In this episode we discuss:
- the AHA moment that led to her product line
- mineral vs. chemical sunscreen
- what makes MamaSol so different (3 in 1 use)
- how sunscreen can support pro-aging
- the ‘woo’ behind her business success
- the power of manifestation/visualization & aligned action toe build momentum in business and life
- how to move to action towards what you desire
- addressing limiting beliefs in her personal life
- affirmations / declarations for an abundant life
- financial visualization tips
- surprising/ESSENTIAL suncare tips you need to know!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Dream your Life Podcast: ttps://www.dreamyourlifenow.com/podcast
- BOOK: Inifinite possibilities w/ Jordan Dooley:https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Possibilities-Living-Your-Dreams/dp/1582702322
- BOOK: "Ask and it is given (learning to manifest your desires)": https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Given-Learning-Manifest-Desires/dp/1401904599
SHOP MAMA SOL:
use code "MAMAPODCAST15" for 15% off:ShopMamaSol.Com
@ShopMamaSol
CONNECT WITH RYE & JESS
Follow us @solo2.0podcast
Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Follow @bodyblissbyjess
Follow @ryeburch
This week Jess introduces her “Mind to Body” Reset challenge, involving regular journaling exercises tohelp participants break through limiting beliefs keeping them from what they most desire in life! Rye shares her experience doing the journaling exercises, and Jess provides on-air coaching to help Rye get to the root of some of the insecurities she’s been discovering throughout this process. They share honestly about their own negative self talk patterns, and how they are working to rewire the brain through daily reflection, affirmations and action steps.
NOTE: You can SIGN UP for Jess’s “Mind to Body Reset” at any time (https://www.bodyblissbyjess.com/6-week-mind-to-body-reset-) and begin to work through your own limiting beliefs and blocks!
Her 6 week program includes:
✔️Daily “mind to body” challenge check-list, habit tracker and journaling reflection. Check-off each day and start to experience CHANGE from within. Invite someone to do it with you!
✔️ 100 macro friendly recipes for a nourished and balanced body w/ brand new hormone happy options! Recipescreated to improve energy & satiety and reduce cravings (access via interactive app).
✔️ Mindful movement guides to support a healthy and confident body! Strength training and pilates style workouts with form videos and options for home-workouts (access via app).
✔️ 3 live group coaching sessions with Jess! Topics updated monthly. Can’t make it live? All replays will be emailed afterwards!
✔️ Private support group access for community building and accountability
✔️ Weekly journaling prompts to help you dig deeper and uncover blocks that could be hindering your progress. If you commit to this weekly practice, you will understand yourself on a deeper level and start taking empowered action towards achieving your goals.
✔️ Welcome video and resources library to help reshape your mind and body! This is a GOLDMINE and you will have lifetime access.
SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: https://www.bodyblissbyjess.com/6-week-mind-to-body-reset
>> You can also sign up for a FREE 15min discovery call to learn more about Jess’s 1:1 health coachingprogram HERE: https://bodyblissbyjess.net/.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HORMONE TESTING
Your Hormone Balance offers at home testing & rebalancing education to help women of all ages get to the root of imbalances and learn how to relieve symptoms naturally. LEARN MORE:https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/build-your-own-package-2024
>>Follow @yourhormonebalance
CONNECT WITH RYE & JESS
Follow us @solo2.0podcast
Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Follow @bodyblissbyjess
Follow @ryeburch
Sitting down this week with Amanda Butler who is a fitness professional and breast cancer survivor! This is a heartfelt, REAL and empowering conversation in which the ladies discuss:
-Amanda’s upbringing and what brought her into the fitness space, going on to become a Pop Sugar Fitness and Amazon Halo instructor (to name a few)!
-Getting a breast cancer diagnosis at 32 years old in height of her career and life
-Why she ultimately decided to document her entire journey through TikTok, IG and YouTube
-Her PSA to all women: PLEASE do self breast checks monthly w/ simple tips!
-A week in Amanda’s life (doctors appointments, calls, recovery, social life etc)
-How to support a loved one who is battling cancer or any serious health condition
-The role that positivity, manifestation and visualization has played in Amanda’s life and cancer journey
-What she wishes she would have known going into this experience and why she wants to help others in a similar position through her transparency on social media
-Her visions for the future and how she is using her platform for good
-Valuable life lessons she has learned & so much more!
RESOURCES
Cancer Baddies Virtual meet up (hosted by Amanda): HERE
Buy Amanda’s book: https://a.co/d/1TNdDlC
CONNECT WITH AMANDA
@hiamandabutler TikTok
@hiamandabutler YouTube
@hiamandabutler Instagram
CONNECT WITH RYE & JESS
Follow us @solo2.0podcast
Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Follow @bodyblissbyjess
Follow @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
In this week's episode, Rye interviews Kyle McAvoy, who has been a nurse practitioner for over 32 years and is passionate about helping women of all ages and backgrounds achieve hormone balance and health-related goals.
Originally from New York, Kyle moved west after completing her BA in French. She then decided her other passion was health and wellness, so she attended undergraduate and graduate school at Oregon Health & Science University. Today, Kyle consults with women dealing with hormone imbalance symptoms as part of her private practice, and you can reach out to Kyle via email if you’re interested in scheduling a call (see below!)
Kyle is also the co-founder of the podcast Women Talking Frankly, WTF - along with Rye + Jess's mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch!
In this episode we discuss:
- What led to Kyle's work as an NP (and her decision to leave the traditional care model in search of a more integrative approach)
-Thoughts on hormonal birth control (in response to the recent Washington Post article)
-How the western medical model differs from integrative or functional medicine
-How to find a provider that actually listens and specializes in women’s health
-How to approach your doctors visits feeling more confident
-Questions to ask your doctor or provider
-Strategies for using your health care dollars wisely
-Thoughts on bioidentical hormones for women of different ages / how to request them
-The risks that accompany natural hormonal birth control methods
-Basic tests you can get through your doctor / covered by insurance
-Kyle's biggest health advice: find what you LOVE
CONNECT WITH KYLE:
Email Kyle/Schedule a Consult: HERE
Tune into the Women Talking Frankly (WTF) podcast
WORK WITH YOUR HORMONE BALANCE
Check out YHB's "Build Your Own" test kit package HERE
Take Your Hormone Balance symptom quiz HERE
CONNECT W/ RYE + JESS
Follow us @solo2.0podcast
Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
In this episode, Jess is sitting down with her soulmate client Felicia Riesel to chat all things:
- Felicia’s upbringing and early childhood memories
- Hormonal and body image changes she experienced throughout the years
- Her life changing experience working with a functional medicine doctor for the first time
- Hormonal shifts before and after childbirth
- Experiencing irregular periods, hormonal acne, premenstrual rage and insomnia and how it impacted her self esteem, energy levels, mood and happiness
- When and why she reached out to Jess and Your Hormone Balance for support
- Getting her hormones tested in saliva and revealing imbalances related to her symptoms
- Working 1:1 with Jess and the biggest needle movers when it comes to nutrition, movement, mindset and supplementation / bio- identical replacement therapy
- Where she is now and reflecting on how far she’s come
- The mindset shifts that helped her build self trust and be more present in her life
- Messages she wants to share with other women that she wishes she knew earlier on
- && more!
RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Felicia's Naturopathic Dr @drreneewellenstein
LSF Nutrition (use code BODYBLISS15 for 15% off)
Apothekary "Wine Down" alcohol replacement
Body Bliss by Jess superfood latte mixes HERE (use code BLISS10 for 10% off)
Pure Dharma CBD & plant botanicals HERE
WORK WITH JESS & YOURHORMONEBALANCE
Apply for a FREE curiosity call with Jess to learn more about 1:1 coaching HERE
Check out Your Hormone Balance test kit package HERE (use code BALANCEANDBLISS for $50 off)
Take Your Hormone Balance symptom quiz HERE
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US:
Follow us @solo2.0podcast
Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
In this episode, Jess is catching up with Autumn Weimann who is an instagram influencer turned endometriosis awareness advocate and founder of the clean hair brand, Bangin' Hair!
In this episode the ladies discuss:
- Autumn’s 16 year journey with painful and at time, debilitating periods
- Her experience on hormonal birth control and why she made the decision to stop it
- How and when she was recently diagnosed with endometriosis
- What she wishes more women knew about endometriosis and their hormones
- How she’s been able to drastically reduce pain and improve her period
- Her current period prep routines and rituals
- How to advocate for yourself in a medical setting
- The importance of setting boundaries in your healing journey
- The details behind her clean hair brand, Bangin’ Hair and how to use the products!
- && more!
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AUTUMN:
Follow her on instagram @grlwithbangs & @banginhair.shop
Shop Bangin’ Hair products: https://www.banginhair.shop/
RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
- Autumn’s period prep Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/grlwithbangs/list/FS4503UR19N1?linkCode=spc&tag=autumnrodrigu-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.FS4503UR19N1
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/291351975769242
- Autumn’s book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/shop/grlwithbangs/list/FS4503UR19N1?linkCode=spc&tag=autumnrodrigu-20&domainId=influencer&asc_contentid=amzn1.ideas.FS4503UR19N1
- Get your hormones tested with Your Hormone Balance w/ code BALANCEANDBLISS for $50 off: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/build-your-own-package-2024
- Take our hormone quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/62f825ea3b1a160018104e4d
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US:
Follow us @solo2.0podcast
Email us at solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
This week, Rye shares her experience with mold exposure in her current home and prior apartment, which have led to high levels of mycotoxins in her body. She then introduces Michael Rubino, an air quality expert and wellness advocate who is bridging the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health.
Michael is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with the company's advisory team, which includes global well-being trailblazers Deepak Chopra’s The Chopra Foundation and Gwyneth Paltrow, to achieve the company's mission to improve the quality of life for 100 million people each year by 2030. Rubino is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments.
In an effort to share his expert knowledge, Rubino is an ongoing contributor to MindBodyGreen. He has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s The goop Podcast, Vice TV, Vogue, LiveStrong, Dr. Will Cole's The Art of Being Well Podcast, Forbes, MarketWatch, and USA Today. Rubino has appeared on television as a featured expert, including local NBC, Fox, and ABC affiliates, to name a few.
This episode covers:
- Rye’s top mold related symptoms
- Type of testing (for body + home)
- How Michael got into this field (working with his dad + seeing how poor health conditions in people's homes led to serious health issues)
- Testimonials from people getting rid of mold
- How Homecleanse helps you move forward w/ mold issues at any stage of the journey
- Why it’s important to have testing separate from remediation
- Mold vs. mycotoxins & how it can affect individuals differently
- The most common signs/symptoms of mold
-
1 culprit for mold
- 3 main places where mold grows most easily
- The problem w/ most home mold testing & how it should be done
- Ways to save $ in remediation
- When to move out (with remediation)
- Sneaky, small places where mold can grow in our homes
- Cleaning to get rid of mold in clothing or furniture
- Toxins in our environment
- Legal recourse w/ mold (renters)
- Health rules: "What goes in our body & what goes on our body"
- How traditional medicine is responding to mold concerns.
RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
- The mycotoxin urine test Rye used to assess the impact of mold on her body (this is one of the best tests - usually ordered by a functional medicine practitioner): https://mosaicdx.com/test/mycotox-profile/
- Contact "HomeCleanse" for support at any point along your mold journey (resources, testing referrals, remediation): https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/
- Get the "DUST TEST" (on HomeCleanse)
- Find HomeCleanse "clean your air" and "clean your home" cleaning products and filters: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/
- Learn more about improving your HVAC and air filters via HomeCleanse blog here: https://www.homecleanse.com/tips-merv-rating-for-mold-spores-everything-you-need-to-know/
- HOT TIP: Look for a MERV rating of 16, this is HomeCleanse's top suggestion: https://www.homecleanse.com/product/intellipure-superv-whole-house-air-cleaner/
CONNECT WITH MICHAEL RUBINO:
- Follow @homecleanse on instagram
- Visit HomeCleanse.com
- SUPPORT the changetheairfoundation.org (volunteer)
CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:
Send us feedback or ideas for a new episode: Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
This week, Rye & Jess welcome Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company intentionally designed for women and men. WeNatal aims to change the narrative surrounding fertility and pregnancy, shifting the focus from "me" to "we."
Supported by a team of industry-leading doctors and nutrition experts like Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque, WeNatal is committed to delivering an innovative prenatal option to the market, enabling couples and babies to thrive during the crucial growth stage of life.
As with all their products, Wenatal undergoes third-party testing and is non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. WeNatal’s goal is to help people navigate the increasingly complex and stressful world of preconception by providing a clean and trusted product!
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- Ronnie & Vida’s experiences with pregnancy loss
- Facts around declining male sperm quality
- The impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals on fertility & tips for switching to safer products
- Lifestyle/diet approaches to optimize fertility in men & women
- Star ingredients in the Wenatal for men & women and why they support fertility and the genetic expression of a growing fetus
- Multivitamin vs. prenatal
- Should you take a green powder on top of a multi/prenatal?
- Testing for fertility/hormones
- The power of mindset and gratitude practices
- Misconceptions about tracking apps
RESOURCES:
- Take $50 off YHB's hormone testing & rebalancing package: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/rebalance-rescue-guide
- Non toxic marketplaces we love for clean personal care products:
- https://www.thedetoxmarket.com/
- https://credobeauty.com
- Dr shana swan on endocrine disruptors: https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/podcasts/road-resilience/archive/toxic-apocalypse
CONNECT W/ WENATAL:
- Get a free bottle of WeNatal Omega DHA + with purchase of a WeNatal Subscription: https://wenatal.com/pages/partner?sscid=21k8_hy99u&
- Follow Wenatal on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_natal/
- Prenatal conception guide: wenatal.com/guide
- EMAIL: care@wenatal.com
CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
It's time for another sister solo episode!
This week, Jess & Rye share some challenges they faced towards the end of 2023, and how their daily routines and habits were impacted as a result. They share honestly about what's NOT been feeling good lately, as well as what they've been loving, including their current morning/skin care/exercise rituals and routines.
Finally, Rye + Jess share the mindset work they're working on to invite in greater success, calm and abundance this year!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- "Smart Goggles" by TheraGun for improved sleep & reduced anxiety & headaches (Rye uses for meditation / stress relief)
- Clearstem skincare for aging and/or acne prone skin (use code "YOURHORMONEBALANCE" for 15% off)
MAKEUP WE LOVE:
- Iris & Romeo clean makeup/all-in-one skincare
- Saie
- Tower 28
- Kosas
CLEAN MAKEUP/SKINCARE/PRODUCT MARKETPLACES:
- Detox Market
- Credo Beauty
CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
Jess is sitting down with Jiordana Saade who is a clinical nutritionist, hypnotherapist and expert in eating behavior. They have a fascinating conversation around overcoming binge and emotional eating and how to form a healthier relationship with mind, food & body!
In this episode, the ladies discuss:
-Jiordana's history with an eating disorder and how she transformed her relationship with food and body
-The psychology behind binge/ emotional eating and how we can reprogram our brain to overcome these behaviors and form a healthier, more abundant relationship with food and our bodies
-How to stop thinking about food 24/7
-Why following an influencers meal plan or "what I eat in a day" won't work for you
-Tips for reprogramming the nervous system to end self sabotage
-Mindset tools you can use right away to get more tuned into your unique body, behaviors and emotions and start to see results in a more sustainable way.
&& more!
CONNECT WITH JIORDANA
Follow her on instagram @jiordanasaade
Follow her on TikTok @nutritionalpyschology
Listen to her podcast The Mind-Full Method: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jiordana-saade
Website/ The Mind-Full-Method: https://www.themindfullclinic.com/the-mind-full-method
CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow @yourhormonebalance
Today is a very special day! Jess sits down with her mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch (MA)! Candace has over 30 years experience in the field and is the co-founder of Your Hormone Balance (with her other daughter, SOLO 2.0's co-host, Rye Burch)
In this episode, the mother daughter duo discuss:
-How to know if you are entering perimenopause (common signs & symptoms)
-Candace's experience with rollercoaster symptoms in perimenopause (with two young daughters) and how she first learned about perimenopause!
-Why it's important to get to the root of hidden hormonal imbalances (even for younger women) so that you can take steps to rebalance naturally and reduce the intensity of perimenopause symptoms and have a smoother transition into menopause
-Why it's essential to support the adrenals and reduce stress in perimenopause
-Natural strategies for improving symptoms and some of the TOP changes Candace made in her own life to experience MAJOR relief!
-Why we believe in saliva hormone testing and how to get started if you're interested
-How bio-identical hormone replacement therapy can be game changing for women (especially in perimenopause) and how to know if it's right for you (hint: we always say "test, don't guess"
-How mom's can communicate with their families to ask for support during these times!
&& so much more!
RESOURCES:
Check out our at-home testing & rebalancing package: https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/rebalance-rescue-guide
Take our hormone quiz HERE to take 10% off
5 Reasons We Prefer Saliva Testing VS Standard Blood Testing HERE
How to Safely Transition off Hormonal Birth Control HERE
Download Sexy 6 Formula HERE
Apply for Jess's 1:1 Coaching Program HERE
CONNECT WITH CANDACE:
Visit www.yourhormonebalance.com
Follow @yourhormonebalance
Subscribe to the Women Talking Frankly Podcast HERE
CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
To wrap up the year, Rye & Jess are doing a Q&A style episode which dives into their top tips for sustainable weight loss in the new year with a main focus on how to cultivate a healthy mindset!
In the episode they discuss:
-How to keep yourself motivated and accountable throughout the year
-The importance of creating a realistic timeline for weight loss results
-Avoiding the all-or-nothing mentality and yo-yo dieting
-Top tips for forming healthy habits and routines to support your goals
-The impact that negative self talk can have on our results
-Workout tips & tricks for consistency
-How to build a blood sugar balancing meal
-Using macro tracking as a tool for sustainable weight loss and weight balance
-How to weigh & measure your foods for better results
-The importance of protein and how to know the sweet spot for you
-How to stay on track when you eat out a lot
-Why weight loss shouldn’t be the primary focus all year round
-Giving yourself grace during tough time & anticipating curveballs!
&& more!
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe as it truly helps us grow!
RESOURCES
Apply for Jess’s 1:1 coaching program: https://www.bodyblissbyjess.net
Download Jess’s Sexy 6 Formula for free HERE
Jess’s superfood latte blends: https://www.bodyblissbyjess.com/latteblends
Food scale HERE
Macros First (Jess's favorite food tracking app) HERE
Nutrition IX (Rye's favorite food tracking app) HERE
CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
Michelle Bauman joins the SOLO 2.0 Podcast to discuss her experience living with Lyme Disease and what YOU should know about the #1 fastest growing infectious disease in the country!
Michelle is a busy mom of two boys who has spent the last 12 years working in healthcare operations and management. She has always been passionate about health, wellness, nutrition and fitness, but that was taken to a new level after she came down with a case of pneumonia towards the end of 2019. In early 2020 her world was turned upside down when she became incredibly sick with a wide variety of bizarre symptoms that seemed to appear out of nowhere...
During this conversation we cover:
- How Michelle got sick with Lyme and other co-infections including Pots syndrome and black mold.
- Facts to know about Lyme disease, top symptoms, medication / treatment options & testing
- Problems with the traditional medical model for those with Lyme & other chronic health conditions
- The difficulty of living with “invisible” illness that is misunderstood, not recognized universally (w/ little to no insurance coverage)
- The financial strain / impact on career for those struggling with chronic health conditions
- Navigating relationships with friends & family when you're chronically sick
- The need for better HR practices for those with chronic illness
- How people can support individuals in their lives struggling with chronic health conditions
TICK PREVENTION:
Prevention Spray: Ranger ready
- (can also use essential oil based products)
FILMS:
- The Quiet Epidemic (Apple TV)
- YouTube: Under Our Skin (Exposing the Hidden Epidemic of Lyme Disease)
CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:
Instagram: @michelle_bauman/
Email: michelle.s.bauman@gmail.com
CONNECT W/ RYE & JESS:
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
This week Rye & Jess chat with Brie Wieselman, licensed primary care provider and medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health. Besides being an expert in hormone balance, fertility, and perimenopause, Brie specializes in helping people heal digestive problems such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, parasitic infections, Candida overgrowth, and SIBO to rebuild a bulletproof microbiome.
During this conversation, Brie shares her experience getting diagnosed with PCOS as a teen, and how she was able to relieve severe symptoms through lifestyle and nutrition adjustments. Brie explains how PCOS is diagnosed, the connection to insulin resistance, and actionable steps to become more insulin sensitive. Brie shares her honest opinion on herbs and supplements for PCOS and insulin resistance, and when it’s necessary to use medication like metformin and spironolactone, as well as thoughts on hormonal birth control.
Brie also gets vulnerable about the ups and downs she experienced in perimenopause – including being pregnant with gestational diabetes, having a baby at 40 during covid then experiencing back to back life-changing circumstances in her personal life.
We are so grateful to Brie for being so honest with us, as well as for the incredible work she does helping women every day!
CONNECT WITH BRIE
Learn about Brie's "Stay Young Method" (perimenopause program for women 35+): www.stayyoungmethod.com/register
Work with Brie: https://briewieselman.com/work-with-us/
Connect on Instagram: @BrieWieselman
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
This week Rye shares some updates from Jess & Rye's recent trip to Europe and introduces this week's special mother/daughter interview!
This episode originally aired on the Morning Chava Podcast (hosted by Elizabeth Joy Presta) and includes a wide ranging discussion about hormones, including: how they impact our mental, physical and emotional well being and the best nutrition, exercise and stress management steps to reduce hormone imbalance and relieve symptoms!
Together they provide helpful tips for women interested in cycle syncing, new moms, women trying to get pregnant, women trying to lose weight and women facing perimenopause!
Jess and Candace also share some stand-out mother/daughter memories that led to the work they at Your Hormone Balance today!
If you enjoy this episode, make sure to subscribe/rate/review on iTunes! (Thank you for the support!)
Got feedback, ideas for episodes OR want to nominate a guest for the podcast? Email us at Solo2.0Podcast@gmail.com or DM us @ Solo2.0podcast
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
In this solo episode, Rye & Jess are getting honest about some of their imperfect habits lately including discussions around:
-Morning routines: how they’ve shifted the last few months and what’s been working instead
-Prescriptions Rye & Jess have used and some of the guilt they’ve felt around it
-How to strike a balance between incorporating in western medicine helpers (like an RX) and getting to the root via holistic and natural practices
-Why perfection shouldn’t be the end goal when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle!
&& more!
In this episode, Jess sits down with fellow nutrition coach and "Mind Over Macros" podcast host, Mike Miller to have an open and vulnerable conversation around restrictive dieting, orthorexia and body image.
In this episode, they discuss:
-Mike's upbringing and experience going from being an athlete his entire life to putting on a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time
-His experience standing in front of a mirror and not recognizing himself and the extreme measures he took to try to lose the weight as quickly as possible
-The "quick fix" diets Mike tried in his pursuit of fat loss and the toll they took on his mental, physical and hormonal health
-Mike's obsession with eating "perfectly" aka orthorexia and how this behavior put a strain on his relationships and marriage with his ex-wife
-The turning point in which he made a change and decided to seek out a healthier, more sustainable way to reach his goals (physically, mentally and emotionally)
-Foundational habits and why they are the most important piece of any health and fitness journey
-Going from an obsession with calorie and macro tracking to finding a way to use it as a tool in a flexible and freeing way and how Mike now helps his clients do the same!
-Why pursuing fat loss is not always the best move, especially when dealing with hormonal imbalances and when to know if it's time to increase calories and work on metabolic priming and hormone health first
-The concept of "mentally dieting and physically not"- why you might feel like you're dieting all the time but not seeing results
-Thoughts on fad diets & so much more!
CONNECT WITH MIKE
Follow him on Instagram @mike_coach_millner
Listen to his podcast, "Mind Over Macros" HERE
Check out Jess's episode w/ Mike HERE
CONNECT WITH US
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
In this week’s mini episode, Rye shares some work/life updates, plus some MAJOR podcast news!
As Rye explains in this episode, we are considering switching to 4 new episode styles and would LOVE to hear from YOU (and in exchange for providing your feedback, you'll be entered to win a 20 count Ultima Electrolyte variety pouch, 30 lemonade canister + water bottle!). Tune into the episode for more details!
To recap, these are the 4 episode concepts we're considering switching to (alternating between them every other week)
1: Coaching style episodes w/ @bodyblissbyjess. Think: 45min episodes, 1 hot topic at a time,pulling from what she’s learned helping hundreds of clients over the past 7 years...to help YOU achieve your health goals. (@ryeburch will interview Jess in some of these interviews)
2- Stories from women who’ve overcome difficult life experiences that impacted their health/self/relationships, etc…including taboo topics like miscarriage, infidelity, drug / alcohol addiction, postpartum, plastic surgery, grief, divorce, etc. We want to reduce the shame associated with many of these topics and provide helpful advice for anyone going through these experiences!
3- Monthly solo sister chats, such as our best + worst habits or daily rituals that are working or not working for us!
4- Conversations with our mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch (MA), either in a roundtable format, or 1:1 with either Rye or Jess. We will review hormone health related trends and controversial news stories – giving our two cents – to help reduce the confusion and overwhelm in the hormone health world!
To provide your feedback on these episode concepts and enter to win our giveaway (running through 10/21/23), head over to the @solo2.0podcast on Instagram and leave a comment on the post that clearly says “we want your feedback!” If you are listening to this after the giveaway period has ended and want to share what topics would be most helpful to you, we are always open to feedback and you can DM us @solo2.0podcast or email us at Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
THANK YOU for your support of our podcast so far 🙏
We can’t wait to hear what you think!
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
In today’s episode (and podcast swap!), Jess is having a super fun conversation on fad diets with fellow hormone health practitioner and friend, Maddie Miles!
In this episode the ladies discuss:
-Breaking down common fad diets and our thoughts on using them as a tool to reach certain health goals
-Intermittent fasting: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons
-The keto diet: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons
-The carnivore diet: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons
-A few of Jess & Maddie’s favorite health hacks and habits RN and how they practice living a balanced lifestyle
Spoiler alert: Jess and Maddie are both HUGE advocates of bio-individuality and don't believe in the use of fad diets as a way of living a sustainable, hormone healthy lifestyle!
RESOURCES:
Book a FREE discovery call with Jess to learn more about her 1:1 coaching: www.bodyblissbyjess.net
Jess on the Peace.Love.Hormones podcast HERE
Maddie on the Solo 2.0 Podcast HERE
CONNECT WITH MADDIE
Maddie on Instagram @themaddiemiles @peace.love.hormones
Shop Herbal Tinctures HERE
The Peace.Love.Hormones Podcast HERE
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
In this week’s guest interview, Jess & Rye are having an enlightening conversation with Microdosing and Plant Medicine Mentor, Tiffany Hurd!
In this episode, we discuss:
-Microdosing 101: what is it, who it might be for and transformations one may experience
-Difference between psilocybin “magic” and functional mushrooms
-Legalities around psilocybin and how to safely find the right dosage and medicine for you
-How Tiffany supports her clients in weaning off depression and anxiety medication and replacing it with microdosing + her own story using plant medicine to heal past trauma and depression and come off pharmaceuticals
-Microdosing as a skill that can be improved and refined for use in personal growth and healing, anxiety, depression and PTSD
-The difference between recreational and therapeutic use and how to figure how what’s best for you
-Ways to work with Tiffany 1:1 as your guide + learn more about mushroom ceremonies
-&& more!!
RESOURCES:
- Download Tiffany’s free macrodosing guideHERE
CONNECT WITH TIFFANY
Instagram @iamtiffanyhurd
Website: https://tiffanyhurd.com
Book a microdosing intro call HERE
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
In this long overdue episode, Jess is diving into cycle syncing and how to do it in a way that's realistic without adding stress and overwhelm!
In this episode, you will learn:
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What is cycle syncing and the benefits
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The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how to know when you are in each phase
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Why you should NOT use your tracking app to tell you when you've ovulated and how to track your cycle and ovulation accurately
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Simple shifts to make to your nutrition and caloric intake during each phase to better support your body and reduce hormonal symptoms
-How to align your exercise with the 4 phases and myth busting around this topic
-What is normal vs. not normal when it comes to your cycle and symptoms (especially the premenstrual week)
-Signs of an underlying hormonal imbalance and how to get to the root via testing
-Simple tips for getting started with cycle syncing today!
RESOURCES:
TRACKING APPS
My Flo App
28 App
Natural Cycles & Oura Ring
BLOG POSTS
Fertility Awareness Method 101 + cervical fluid graphic
5 Reasons We Prefer Saliva Vs. Standard Blood Testing
SUPPLEMENTS/BLENDS
-Body Bliss Latte Blends (use code BLISS10 for 10% off)
-Semaine Health PMS & Period Support
TESTING & COACHING SUPPORT
-Hormone Testing & Rebalancing Packages (use code BALANCEANDBLISS for $50 off) HERE
-Take our hormone symptom quiz HERE
-Apply for a FREE discovery call to learn more about 1:1 Online Hormone Coaching w/ Jess HERE
CONNECT WITH JESS & RYE
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
In this episode, Jess & Rye sit down with Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body! She teaches us all about the "secret organ" called fascia and how you can actually work with it to heal chronic pain and discomfort!
Jess kicks off the episode with a solo intro sharing some of her top tips for maintaining balance during the summer months and how to still make progress towards your health and fitness goals.. without fomo!
In this episode, we discuss
-Anna's story with chronic pain in her early 20's and how it severely impacted her dancing career and quality of life
-How she found out about the fascial system and started working with her fascia to heal her own chronic pain
-What the fascia is and how to contract and move fascia to help heal pain and discomfort
-How to know if your fascia needs attention (common symptoms and root causes)
-What a GST session with Anna looks like and exercises anyone can do from home to support their fascia and improve how they look and feel
-Common mistakes people make in their workouts that perpetuate pain and corrections you can make to improve your results and prevent injury
&& more!
CONNECT WITH ANNA
GST Body on Instagram
Anna on Instagram
GST Body Website
GST Body on YouTube
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Book a free discovery call to learn about Jess's 1:1 Coaching www.bodyblissbyjess.net
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
This week, Rye + Jess sit down with Lahana Vigliano, CEO + Founder of Nuvitru Wellness and a board certified Clinical Nutritionist. Lahana holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and Masters of Human Nutrition + Functional Medicine degree. She is currently a doctorate student in clinical nutrition.
Lahana has so much passion in helping women realize that there is a root cause for their symptoms, even if they have been dismissed by healthcare before. Lahana is obsessed with creating natural remedies, researching, reading romance books, lifting heavy, and cooking meals for her family. Outside of work, she is a mother of two and wife. Her family is the inspiration behind Nuvitru and continues to encourage her through everything.
In this episode we discuss:
-Lahana's experience being a young mom & getting into the healthcare field
-Examples of doctors dismissing her client's hormonal concerns
-Foods & lifestyle changes to reduce inflammation and support healthier periods as well as foods for optimal health
-The gut connection to hormone imbalance
-Daily protein goals, benefits of animal protein & thoughts on the paleo diet
-Unhealthy “healthy” habits that can contribute to health issues
-Reducing stress with simple practices / not over complicating things
-Approaching gut health issues holistically
-Tips for traveling // supporting gut health + hormones (suggestions: magnesium citrate, digestive enzymes by "designs for health," activated charcoal - GI DETOX,Gaba + Ylang ylang essential oils for racing heart)
-Foundational tips for overall health + disease prevention
CONNECT W/ LAHANA:
Work with Nuvitru Wellness:
https://nuvitruwellness.com/
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nuvitruwellness/
Tune into her podcasts:
Functional nutrition radio
Power Women Wellness
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
This week Rye + Jess bring back their very first podcast guest, Deja Riley, who shares the ups and downs of her years-long "infertility" journey, as well as her advocacy work within the health and fitness industry! In this episode we discuss:
- How her life evolved post-pandemic
- Finding her voice / using her platform for good
- DEI work w/ lululemon
- The issues w/representation in fitness/wellness
- Her experience trying to get pregnant (from IUI to IVF to a natural pregnancy)
- Importance of community when TTC (+ resources)
- How to support friends going through infertility
ABOUT DEJA:
Deja Riley is a lululemon Global Ambassador and trainer for lululemon Studio, you can find her leading live classes or headlining campaigns on behalf of the activewear brand. Deja serves on lululemon’s advisory board as an inclusion, diversity, equity and action (IDEA) representative. She was the face of lululemon’s expansion into the shoe category, headlined multiple campaigns including Chargefeel and on behalf of the brand accepted the Footwear News’ Award for 2022 Launch Of The Year.
She began her career as a dancer, performing with Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, J.Lo, and Beyoncé and has been no stranger to the entertainment industry as the daughter of New Jack Swing pioneer, Teddy Riley.
Her latest chapter as a podcast host is only the beginning. Deja knows there are stories to be told and is ready to use her voice, experiences and optimistic outlook to bring these stories forward. She encourages her listeners and anyone following her journey to “Be a light & spread love where you go.”
Transformation and evolution. These words describe Deja Riley’s life experience and journey. Deja is first a vibrant human comprised of many facets; wife, sister, friend, creative, mover, motivator, activator, source of inspiration and most important, authentically herself.
CONNECT WITH DEJA:
Instagram: @dejariley
Dose of Duality Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dose-of-duality/id1670618686
Instagram: @doseofdualitypod
RESOURCES:
Fertilityrally.com
Documentary: Eggs over easy
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
It’s been a minute since we’ve had a sister catch up so Rye & Jess are sitting down with a mocktail to discuss:
- Rye’s egg freezing updates and lessons she’s learned in the process so far
- How we've reframed our relationship with alcohol + how to have a better balance with alcohol as we head into the social summer months
- Jess’s life updates, coaching pivot and how she’s been handling ups & downs with her chronic migraines
- Rye’s gut health journey and the functional lab testing she’s doing to finally get answers
- Why we recommend testing hormones in saliva and how you can work with our family business, Your Hormone Balance to get to the root of symptoms and rebalance naturally!
RESOURCES:
- Your Hormone Balance Build-Your-Own testing and rebalancing package HERE
- Jess’s 1:1 coaching program. Apply for a free discovery call HERE
SUPPLEMENTS:
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"Pyrenoidosa Organic Chlorella" HERE
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"Energy Bits Chlorella" HERE (use code bodybliss for 20% off)
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Activated charcoal THIS is a good brand
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Follow Your Hormone Balance @yourhormonebalance
In this episode, you'll hear a unique perspective about the cattle industry and conventional "Factory Farming," from Tara Vander Dussen (dairy farmer / environmental scientist ) and Natalie Kovarik (cattle rancher / pharmacist).
Natalie and Tara are passionate about helping consumers understand how their food is actually made and spreading word about the far-reaching benefits of cattle! In this conversation we cover:
- A day in the life as a dairy farmer + cattle rancher
- The mental challenges facing individuals in agriculture
- Misconceptions about conventional “factory farms” and the REAL practices behind these farms and ranches, which are 97% family run
- Thoughts on the anti-cattle movement
- The environmental & nutritional benefits of cattle
- The difference between grass fed, grass finished and corn fed cattle
- Thoughts on raw milk vs. pasteurized
- The confusion around food labels and what to actually look for at the grocery store
- The USDA standards for beef – touching on use of antibiotics and hormones in meat
- Tips on eating dairy for those who are lactose intolerant
- Advice for finding meat that’s best suited for you
- What it means to be PRO food choice!
CONNECT WITH NATALIE + TARA
Tune into the "Discover AG" Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-ag/id1615443750
Follow "Discover AG" on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/discoverag_
Follow Natalie on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/nataliekovarik/
Follow Tara on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/taravanderdussen/
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye: @yourhormonebalance @ryeburch
It's time for part 2 with Dr. Nathan Riley, the "Holistic OB/GYN," who helps us explore alternative or "unconventional" approaches to fertility, pregnancy and birth that provide greater autonomy AND support for women, their partners and (future) children.
(If you missed our last episode with Dr Riley from 12/2022, you can listen HERE. That episode reviews the flaws of our current medical system - from Dr Riley's perspective as an OB/GYN, having spent years working in hospitals, tending to women's health issues and delivering over 1000 babies).
IN THIS PART II CONVERSATION WE DISCUSS:
- Concerns regarding surgical interventions in pregnancy (c-sections, vitamin K shot, circumcisions)
- The connection between c sections and gut issues
- The origin story of midwifery
- Benefits of home birth VS. hospital birth (who is right for?)
- Difference between a midwife + doula
- Fertility optimization for women AND men
- Male infertility factors
- Insights on egg freezing
And finally, we talk about Nathan’s incredible new course the “born free method” - which you can check out at bornfreemethod.com. It’s a 12 month mastermind for soon to be parents who want to feel empowered, confident and informed about their pregnancy and childbirth journey (with an emphasis on home births). >> USE CODE "SOLO10" for 10% off the Born Free Method Course
CONNECT WITH DR RILEY
BelovedHolistics.com
bornfreemethod.com
@NathanRileyOBGYN
MORE ABOUT DR RILEY
Dr Riley is a board-certified OB-GYN and fellow of ACOG who left the medical industrial complex due to his disillusionment with the “standard of care” within the conventional maternity care model. This was hard because “going with the flow” of hospital-based practice was providing him financial security. On the other hand, standing in his truth from having sat with over 1000 births and connecting with women and their families has provided him a lifestyle more in alignment with fatherhood, deepening his connection with his wife, and caring for people in the way that he had anticipated long before stepping into practice.
Dr. Riley now focuses his time on upholding the traditional practice of midwifery. He supports midwives as a collaborative physician in over twenty states. He is an advocate for home birth and still attends births for those in need. He boasts a c-section rate of <5%, which is one of the best in the U.S.
Dr. Riley is the father of two, the second of whom was born at home, and he is proudly married to his highschool sweetheart.
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye: @yourhormonebalance @ryeburch
We are excited to welcome Katie Dunlop of Love Sweat Fitness back on the podcast..only this time she is a new mama and has a whole nutrition line!
Katie created Love Sweat Fitness after her own 45lbs weight loss journey and total lifestyle makeover. Living with hypothyroidism, she struggled to find a healthy routine and eventually developed her own personal nutrition plan and fitness method, lost 45lbs, and fell in love with health and fitness. She became a certified personal trainer and used her own method to help countless women transform their lives and build their confidence! She runs LSF alongside her husband Ryan, building a community around women coming together to support each other in reaching their health and fitness goals through healthy recipe plans, "Move" app, a full nutrition line and successful Instagram page and YouTube channel!
In this episode the ladies chat:
- All that has changed in Katie’s life since our last interview in 2022 and what she’s excited about!
- Her pregnancy journey and prepping and priming her fertility with hypothyroidism
- How her rituals and routines have changed since becoming a new mom
- Tips for a healthy pregnancy and approaching health and fitness pre, during and postpartum to feel your best
- The backlash Katie has received on social media from other mom’s and why changing the narrative and building a community of support is KEY
- Tips for developing a healthy and sustainable routine postpartum
- Katie's current morning and evening rituals and non-negotiable's
&& more!
CONNECT WITH KATIE
Check out her website: www.lovesweatfitness.com
LSF Nutrition (protein powders, wellness boosts) HERE
Download the Move app: https://my.lovesweatfitness.com/pages/lsf-app
Follow on Instagram @lovesweatfitness & @katiedunlop
Follow on TikTok @lovesweatfitness
Subscribe to YouTube @lovesweatfitness
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye: @yourhormonebalance @ryeburch
This week Rye chats with Linda and Charlie Bloom, who have been married since 1972! Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health Organization.
They have authored five books, including the best seller, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last (over 100,000 sold), Secrets of Great Marriages, Happily Ever After... and their newest book is called "An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships."
In this conversation we discuss:
- The difference between an argument and a productive or passionate conversation
- How to find your voice as well as the courage and vulnerability to be able to have tough conversations
- What NOT to say in an argument
- Red flags in a relationship
- Ways to reignite the spark in your relationship
- The secret to the happiest long term relationships
- Thoughts on co-dependancy
- Suggestions for improving intimacy
CONNECT WITH CHARLIE + LINDA BLOOM
Website: Bloomwork.com
YouTube: "Linda Charlie Bloom"
Buy their NEW book on Amazon: "An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships"
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye: @yourhormonebalance @ryeburch
This week Rye + Jess chat with Wendie Trubow (MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner), who is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-author of "Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing" and has been regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post.
THIS CONVERSATION COVERS:
- Wendie's experience being exposed to a high level of toxins during a trip to Paris, France and her years-long journey detoxifying from environmental toxins
- The 3 main types of toxins to watch out for: heavy metals; myco-toxins (produced by fungi/mold), "other" environmental toxins (food, home, products)
- How she helps people get to the root of toxin exposure as a functional medicine doctor (+ how it differs from traditional western medicine)
- Tips for reducing toxin exposure to "level up" (supplements / food / lifestyle adjustments - sleep, air/water quality, stress, exercise)
- The #1 change to make to reduce your toxin exposure
CONNECT WITH WENDIE:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wendietrubowmd/
PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-journeys-podcast/id1586842344
SIGN UP FOR WENDIE's FREE SUMMIT: "Environmental Toxicants, Autoimmunity, and Chronic Diseases":
https://drtalks.com/environmental-toxicants-summit/?oid=40&ref=3148&uid=253
Get a FREE copy of her book "Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great and Feel Freaking Amazing:"
https://drtalks.com/environmental-toxicants-summit/dirty-girl-non-toxic-living-guide/?oid=40&ref=3148&uid=254
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- Use the Environmental Working Group Database to check the 'safety' level of your products: EWG.org
- Download the "Think Dirty" app to review your personal care, beauty & household products: https://thinkdirtyapp.com/
- Contact the "Indoor Doctor:" https://www.indoordoctor.com/contact-us/
SUPPLEMENTS:
- "Pyrenoidosa Organic Chlorella:"
https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chlorella-Pyrenoidosa-Biopure-Tablets/dp/B00JBCGE8U
- "Energy Bits Chlorella" (use code bodybliss for 20% off)
https://energybits.com/recoverybits.html
- Kion electrolytes (complete amino acids)
Save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases here: Getkion.com/ladygang
CONNECT WITH RYE+JESS
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
Let's talk GUT health!
Our guest, Bethany Ugarte-Cameron is a Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer founder of the popular gut health focused Instagram page @lilsipper and host of the "Digest This" podcast! Bethany focuses on gut health, nutrition, issues within the food industry and highlights specific ingredients to avoid (or incorporate) for your health.
After years of severe struggles with IBS and gut dysfunction and finding no relief from the conventional methods of treating IBS, Bethany Ugarte took matters into her own hands. She changed her diet with the help of a holistic doctor, and her painful, debilitating symptoms disappeared.
In this episode we talk about:
- symptoms to flag as a sign of gut dysfunction
- the top factors that contributed to her severe gut health issues
- understanding SIBO
- the problem w/ Tums and acid blockers
- POOP whats normal, whats not!
- SOLUBLE VS. insoluble fiber
- the protocol she followed to heal her gut
- mindset tips when going through a health struggle
- best probiotic strains to consider
- ingredients to avoid
PLUS, Rye shares her own struggles with gut health issues and some of what's helped, in the intro to this episode.
Keep in mind Bethany is sharing opinions that are unique to her experience working with a naturopath, as well as based on her personal research. We encourage working with a functional medicine doctor to get to the root of your own gut issues and receive a clear plan. You can use this tool to find a functional doc in your area:https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine/
CONNECT WITH BETHANY
Tune into the DIGEST THIS podcast
Get the "Digest This" Cookbook
IG: @lilsipper
CONNECT WITH US
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
This week, Jess sits down with power couple and YouTube sensation, Julius and LaToya White (aka Juice & Toya) to chat all things:
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Their upbringing and love for fitness PLUS how they met, started dating and eventually grew their YouTube channel to hit 1 million followers this week!
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The benefits of strength training and how to get an effective workout from home!
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Why progressive overload style training is the best ways to see physical results and how to implement it
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The importance of macro tracking to understand what you're consuming optimize calories and protein to support your aesthetic goals (weight loss, muscle building, maintenance etc) and overall health
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Why macro tracking can be a great tool when used correctly and how it can actually help you tune into your body and become a more intuitive eater
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How to handle setbacks in life like injury and illness and tips for continuing to make progress mentally and physically
& SO MUCH MORE!
CONNECT WITH JUICE & TOYA
YouTube Channel
Juice & Toya App
TikTok
Juice Instagram
Toya Instagram
CONNECT WITH US
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Instagram @solo2.0podcast
Follow Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Follow Rye @ryeburch
In this long overdue sister chat, Rye and Jess sit down (in person for once!) to discuss some of their favorite new health and fitness habits! The sisters chat all things:
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The impact of coffee on an empty stomach and what Rye is doing instead that's been a game changer for her adrenals
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Food tracking (macro tracking) and how Rye & Jess are implementing it in a balanced, non restrictive way!
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The benefits of "progressive overload" style weight lifting and the importance of protein
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Conversations around money mindset and financial goals and how it impacts our wellness
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Jess's new 1:1 private hormone coaching and how she can support you in reaching your goals in a sustainable way!
&& more!
RESOURCES
Apply for a free discovery call to learn more about Jess's new 1:1 coaching program: www.bodyblissbyjess.net
Try out the food tracking app Rye is loving: Nutritionix
CONNECT WITH US
Email: solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jono Taves, founder of Novera Headache Center to talk about the lesser known root cause of headaches and migraines: neck and shoulder pain! In this episode, you'll learn:
-A snippet of Jess's history with migraine headaches and why she reached out to Dr. Taves for support
-How to Western model of care treats headaches and migraines and why it is so hard to get real answers and longterm support (besides just a prescription!)
-Dr. Taves journey from traditionally trained physical therapist to specializing in headache and migraine patients
-How and why a large percentage of headache and migraines stem from neck and shoulder pain
-Understanding the migraine "threshold" and how certain triggers (diet, lifestyle, stress, hormones) play a role
-Practical tips & tools for treating neck and shoulder immobility and pain to improve headaches and migraines naturally
-What it's like to be a patient at Novera Headache Center vs. a traditional doctor or physical therapist office
-Jess's experience as a patient at Novera and why she decided to make the trip out to Colorado Springs
&& so much more!
RESOURCES
Solo 2.0 Episode: Getting to the Root of Hormonal Headaches & Migraines HERE
The Headache Doctor Podcast Episode w/ Dr. Taves & Jess Suchan HERE
CONNECT WITH DR. TAVES
NoveraHeadacheCenter.com
The Headache Doctor Podcast
TikTok @theheadachedoctor Instagram @noveraheadachecenter
Take the Headache & Migraine Masterclass with code SOLO for 10% off
Join the waitlist for the Sam Devise HERE
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week Rye and Jess chat with Brittany Fuisz, founder of the flax based (non dairy) milk brand "Malibu Mylk." Brittany not only shares tips and tricks from her impressive entrepreneurial journey, but she talks candidly about her past fertility challenges and her experience freezing her eggs! We also cover:
- The pros and cons of the anti-inflammatory diet (which Brittany was put on while struggling to get pregnant)
- Nutrition tips to support fertility, satiety and overall wellness
- The benefits of dairy free milk VS. cows milk
- The benefits of a plant based, allergen free milk VS. plant based milks with synthetic ingredients
- The problem with nut based milk products
- Benefits of flaxseed (fiber) for your daily diet
- Daily non negotiable habits to support health and mindset (especially as a mom!)
CONNECT WITH BRITTANY + MALIBU MYLK
Malibumylk.com
brittany@malibumylk.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT JESS'S 1:1 HEALTH COACHING APP (+ Book a free call)
bodyblissbyjess.net
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week, Jess + Rye are joined by Dr. Nathan Riley (OB/GYN). Despite completing extensive training within the traditional (western) medical model, Nathan's sense of self and independence was destroyed in the process, leading him to explore holistic approaches to patient treatment and care. In this episode, Nathan helps us understand WHY appts with your OB/GYN may leave you feeling disappointed or neglected, including: the gaps that exist in their training, why they push prescriptions and procedures and why they aren't educated about fertility awareness / cycle tracking.
WE ALSO DISCUSS:
- What it means to be a holistic OB/GYN
- How incentive structures work at hospitals
- How to communicate with your doctor and advocate for your hormone health
- How the traditional western model of medicine came into existence
- Examining the medical system's focus on treating only the "physical"
- Taking radical responsibility over your health, exercising autonomy with your decisions
ENJOY THIS EPISODE, let us know your feedback + stay tuned for part 2 in early FEB!
MORE ABOUT NATHAN:
Nathan Riley, OB/GYN- Nathan is the founder of Beloved Holistics, PCA, medical practice offering truly holistic care. His practice is one of the rarest in the United States, providing truly holistic care to individuals across the entire human journey from birth to death. As a medical doctor and Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Nathan has assisted with the birth of thousands of newborns into the realm of life. And as a hospice doctor, he has passionately supported hundreds of families and individuals as their loved ones returned across the veil. In addition to Nathan’s training as a medical doctor he is a CHEK professional and yoni steaming facilitator.
Nathan is currently working on his third board certification, anthroposphical medicine, derived from body of wisdom brought forth by Rudolf Steiner, and he is a trained practitioner of Biogeometry, a design science which aims to harmonize the built and natural environments we live in to the benefit of all biological systems within those environments. His aim as a medical provider is to connect each of his clients with their own innate Nature, a discovery which lays the foundation for sustaining excellent health across the entire arc of one’s life.
CONNECT WITH DR RILEY
BelovedHolistics.com
@NathanRileyOBGYN
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In this solo episode, Jess and Rye sit down for a sister catch up on a HOT TOPIC: hormonal birth control! In this episode they discuss:
-Their individual experiences using hormonal birth control in their teens and twenties
-What symptoms they experienced while on hormonal birth control (The pill, Nuva Ring and IUD)
-Why they ultimately decided to transition off hormonal birth control
-What they each use now to track their cycle and prevent pregnancy without hormones (fertility awareness method)
-The importance of understanding your options when it comes to birth control and how to advocate for yourself
In part 2 (coming in the new year), Jess and Rye will be back to share a breakdown of the different types of hormonal birth control (including the IUD) and how they impact your hormone levels, common symptoms, steps for making a smooth transition off birth control and non hormonal options for preventing pregnancy naturally!
RESOURCES
Read our blog post "Understanding the Fertility Awareness Method" HERE
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Jess sits down with Natural Fertility Expert, Hethir Rodriguez to get our questions answered around fertility and trying to conceive in our mid to late 30’s!
The ladies discuss:
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The pressure women feel to “be ready” to start trying for kids by a certain age
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Why it’s not TOO late to conceive once you hit your mid to upper 30’s
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The importance of male fertility and the myth that it all comes down to the woman
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Hormone imbalances that can manifest in fertility struggles
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Why ovulation is SO key (even if not ready to conceive) and factors that ca disrupt it
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How to support your fertility through nutrition and herbs
-Why fad diets like keto aren’t “the thing” for fertility
-How stress and xeon-estrogens impacts ovulation and ways to support your adrenals
& so much more!
CONNECT WITH HETHIR
Follow Hethir on Instagram and TikTok @naturalfertilityinfo
Visit her website naturalfertilityinfo.com for TONS of articles to support you and to learn how to work with her
RESOURCES
Try Hethir’s fertility smoothies: https://natural-fertility-info.com/fertility-smoothies.html
Listen to our Fertility Part 1 solo episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/fertility-conversations-part-1-rye-jess-answer-the-q/id1482677618?i=1000569616740
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Rye & Jess have a lively and informative chat with Angela Jia Kim, Founder of Savor Beauty & Spa and learn SO many amazing tips for youthful, glowing and healthy skin!
They discuss:
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Angela's upbringing and learning from her mom's Korean beauty secrets & rituals
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What we need to know about caring for the skin (including, how to wash your face the right way!)
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The thoughtful ingredients used in Savor Beauty products and how to incorporate them into a daily routine
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A simple and effective skincare routine with daily self-care rituals
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Angela's thoughts on tanning in the sun and the impact that sun exposure has on the skin (now & in the future)!
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How to make your own eucalyptus spa towels
&& so much more!
CONNECT WITH ANGELA
Follow @angelajiakim and @savorbeauty
Visit Radicalradiance.com and click on the "virtual goodie bag" for a $25 gift card to savorbeauty.com!
CONNECT WITH US
Sign up for our FREE webinar on November 9th at 530pm PST: How to Balance Hormones During Stressful or Busy Seasons! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VZ5wSQ80TX6eMWDSIX49Ow
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess and our family biz @yourhormonebalance!
Rye and Jess sit down with Ariel Garten who is a neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, former fashion designer and co-founder of the highly successful health tech startup, Muse (which tracks your brain activity as you meditate to give you real time feedback)!
In this episode, they discuss:
-Ariel’s backstory and how she went from fashion designer to neuroscientist and founder of Muse!
-The AMAZING and science backed benefits of meditation (including slowing down the aging process!)
-How to start a meditation practice as a newbie and the different types of meditation available to us
-What’s happening in the brain when you meditate vs. what happens when you are distracted/ stressed
-Muse- the revolutionary meditation headband and how it can improve your meditation practice AND your sleep + the new “digital sleeping pill”
-How to get into a deeper, more present meditative state
-Hacks to get a better night’s sleep, including thoughts on melatonin
&& more!
CONNECT WITH ARIEL
Follow @ariels_musings and @choosemuse
Checkout Muse and use code Pod10 for 10% off your meditation headband https://choosemuse.com
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess and our family biz @yourhormonebalance!
In this solo episode, Jess is taking some time to catch up with all of YOU! We will be taking a "summer vacation" after this episode airs and will return with amazing new guests and our fertility part 2 episode end of September/ early October. Thank you for your continued support!
Jess covers:
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Her husband Josh's accident that landed him in the hospital for 5 nights and how that stress and trauma impacted her mental and physical health
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What she and Josh have been doing to de-stress and bounce back during this rough patch
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Her experience with hypnotherapy so far
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Her re-discovery of yoga and why she's not resisting it anymore
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Hiring a fitness coach and lifting heavy weights / strength training
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Saving money with simple, whole food nutrition (and easy ideas for you)!
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Her experience drinking a THC seltzer and why she won't do it again!
&& more!
RESOURCES
Episode with Rye & Victoria Albina (moving through trauma, stress & burnout) HERE
Body Bliss Latte Blends (15% off until 8/31/22) HERE
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess and our family biz @yourhormonebalance
In this episode, Rye Burch sits down solo with our guest Victoria Albina NP, MPH to have an open and HONEST conversation around grief, trauma and anxiety! The ladies discuss:
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Getting honest + becoming present with yourself to manage stress and your reactions to things
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Communicating with partners who aren’t always understanding of your stress and overwhelm
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The impact of high stress on the body, what’s happening with cortisol levels, your brain and nervous system
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Mindset, breath work, reflective practices to move out of a high stress state
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Why we resist working on our mindset and stress management and how to put in the "work"
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Sharing about the recent family emergency (that severely impacted Jess in particular)
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What’s happening to the body in response to trauma
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Easing back into regular life post trauma / stress / burn out and strategies for bringing you back to center
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Setting boundaries around what you are willing to share with others
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Tips for avoiding burnoutville
&& more!
CONNECT WITH VICTORIA
Follow @victoriaalbinawellness
Join Victoria's Program: victoriaalbina.com/anchored
Download free resources for our podcast listeners: victoriaalbina.com/solo (orienting + nervous system exercises)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess and our family biz @yourhormonebalance!
This week the sisters are bringing you "part 2" on their blood sugar balance series, this time featuring a conversation with Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Jillian Ceasrine (Dietician for Nutrisense).
In this episode they cover:
-Defining blood sugar, metabolism + insulin
-Factors that impact metabolism + dysregulated glucose
-Benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
-Optimal ranges for blood glucose (via testing)
-Factors that increase blood glucose levels (foods/exercise/sleep/stress) + how it can vary depending on the person and fluctuating lifestyle factors
-Jess’s observations from wearing the CGM - reactions to her meals
-Food timing + food combining tips for blood sugar balance (without obsessing or stressing!)
-Macro guidelines
-Tips for increasing insulin sensitivity
-The alcohol / blood sugar connection
-Tips for traveling to be able to enjoy a balanced life without restriction!
RESOURCES
Listen to part 1 of our blood sugar balance conversation HERE
CONNECT WITH NUTRISENSE
Learn more about using a CGM monitor and working with a Nutrisense dietician HERE (use code JESS30 for $30 off your CGM)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Rye + Jess sit down for a SOLO conversation around the topic of FERTILITY, specifically answering the question: "Are You Planning to Have Kids?"
This is a part 1 conversation to a 2 part series on fertility. This conversation covers Rye + Jess's free flowing thoughts about having kids, including:
- Sharing comments from our community - women who have struggled with infertility or unsure about having kids
- Examining the fertility "clock" that women often feel they are racing against
- Addressing pressure from family and/or society to have kids in order to have a "full life"
- How our jobs, financial concerns + partners have played a role in our current thoughts and plans around having kids
- Thoughts on egg freezing
- Shifting our mindset and releasing "control" over what may happen in the future
- Exploring the topic of infertility - what women go through
- Our admiration for moms in general
- Why everyone is not fit to be a parents
PLUS Rye shares a bonus intro before the episode, to address the recent overturning of Roe V. Wade.
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Jess sits down with Austin McGuffie aka the “Metabolism Mentor” to chat all things blood sugar balance and why we should care about it!
Austin & Jess cover:
- Austin’s story being a personal trainer & how the focus with his clients shifted over the years to be more education based
- What it means to be metabolically healthy and unhealthy and what one can do it improve their metabolism
- Why blood sugar balance is a crucial part of overall health + how to manage it without restriction
- The main factors that impact blood sugar balance (nutrition, sleep, stress, etc) and lifestyle changes to make to support
- How to eat to balance blood sugar and when and how to eat higher carb meals
- The benefits of wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) devise and how it can support your health and weight loss goals
&& much more!
CONNECT WITH AUSTIN
@metabolismmentor on Instagram
Metabolism Mentor on YouTube
Check out Levels Continuous Glucose Monitor HERE
Check out Nutrisense Continuous Glucose Monitor HERE and use code JESS30 for $30 off your first month + free dietician
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week Rye + Jess chat with Victoria Albina (NP), Certified Life Coach, Breathwork Guide and Host of the “Feminist Wellness” Podcast.
Victoria has a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy! She holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health and wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley.
In this episode we cover:
-Codependent thinking (what that means and how it can go beyond your typical "toxic" relationships)
-How codependency feeds into perfectionism and people pleasing
-Rye's specific struggles with perfectionism + Victoria's techniques for breaking through control and fear related to perfectionist thinking
-An overview of the vagus nervous system + how to know which state you're in
-Somatic practices to bring you into a more calm state of mind and being
-What’s at root of people pleasing and holding onto friendships or relationships that may no longer be serving you
-How to properly communicate to friends or acquaintances when there's an issue or need for space
- Rye + Jess share some personal experiences about friendships that have been hard to let go...
STAY TUNED for a part 2 with Victoria later this Summer - where we'll dive more into the health impacts of codependent / people pleasing thought patterns (i.e. gut health, adrenal health and more!).
CONNECT WITH VICTORIA
VictoriaAlbina.Com
Podcast: "Feminist Wellness Podcast"
BONUS: check out her free meditations just for YOU:
VictoriaAlbina.com/Solo
@VictoriaAlbinaWellness (Instagram)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Today is an episode focused on the realness of becoming an entrepreneur / building a brand in the health + wellness space.
Ryan shares some REALNESS in the intro, pulling back the curtain a bit to share what it's been like building Your Hormone Balance over the past 4+ years...SPOILER: It's not been easy!!
Our guest is Krista, Co-Founder of Kenshō Health. We dig deep into her journey from multi passionate student from Eugene, to the start of an extremely successful career before she even graduated college!
Like most entrepreneurs in the health and wellness space, Krista experienced her own major health struggles, which really became a turning point in her life and ultimately led to the birth of Kensho health- which started as a high-touch service providing patients with personalized provider recommendations in the functional / integrative care space, based on symptoms and health goals. But based on user feedback, extensive research, and bringing on Classpass's former CEO Michael Wolf as an advisor, Kenshō decided to move into the Health Coaching space.
Kenshō now offers a proprietary health coaching program that pairs members with elite certified Kenshō Health Coaches to drive awareness around health goals, put these goals into action, and hold them accountable along the way.
*SPECIAL OFFER FOR SOLO LISTENERS*:
HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE:
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Visit kenshohealth.com
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Click "Join Now" + fill out the form details etc.
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Enter promo code SOLO2POD at the checkout screen to get your first month of membership totally free!
CONNECT WITH KENSHO HEALTH
https://www.kenshohealth.com/homepage
@kenshohealth
CONNECT WITH US
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This week, the sisters have an insightful conversation with Siff Haider, Founder of Arrae, one of our favorite wellness brands! In this conversation they cover:
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Siff's story struggling with immune health issues, how she advocated for herself to get to the root & the role that natural remedies played in her healing!
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The origin story behind the creation of her wellness brand/ herbal supplements, Arrae and what it's like working with her husband
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The star ingredients in both the Arrae Bloat & Arrae Calm supplements to help alleviate bloating at meals and reduce stress naturally!
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Key reasons you may be experiencing bloat + how to use lifestyle, food and herbal supplements to get to the root and find relief
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Some of the biggest lessons Siff has learned starting and hosting The Dream Bigger Podcast
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Her non-negotiable for self-care and managing her time as a business owner.. without overwhelm!
& so much more!
CONNECT WITH SIFF & ARRAE
Follow Siff on Instagram @siffhaider
Follow Arrae on Instagram @arrae.co
Shop Arrae Bloat & Calm Supplements: https://www.arrae.com
Listen to The Dream Bigger Podcast
Listen to our mom's episode: The Link Between Weight and Hormones, The Impact Of Birth Control On The Body and Estrogen Dominance with Hormone Expert, Candace Burch HERE
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Jess interviews Real Food Activist, Courtney Swan of Realfoodology!
They discuss:
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How Courtney's passion for REAL food and exposing the dirty secrets of the food industry was ignited! How she made the transition from a career in the music industry to growing her online platform, Instagram and podcast!
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Why diets don't work longterm and the importance of "bio-individuality" and becoming our own health advocates
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What it means to "eat honestly" and figure out what works for you + why prioritizing REAL foods is so important
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How to navigate the grocery store, read labels and shop organic on a budget + tips for feeding a whole family without meal prepping all day on Sunday!
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The corruption/ secrets behind the food industry and why shopping local and knowing WHERE your food is coming from is key
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The scary truth behind "faux meats" like the Beyond Meat Burger & why they're doing more harm than good (for your body, animals & the environment)
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Thoughts on oat milk, non-dairy "cheeses" and other "healthy" alternatives!
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Courtney's brand new immune supplement, the benefits & where to find it
&& much more!
CONNECT WITH COURTNEY
Follow her on instagram @realfoodology
Listen to her podcast Realfoodology HERE
Listen to her episode "Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese" HERE
Listen to her episode "The Cheesy Gordita Crunch" HERE
Listen to her episode "Eating Meat IS Healthy, Sustainable and Ethical with Diana Rodgers" HERE
Shop her NEW 2X4 Nutrition Real Defense Immune Supplement HERE
Visit her website realfoodology.com
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Ryan + Jess are joined by Algae expert/ QUEEN, Catharine Arnstein, founder of Energy Bits. Catharine is extremely experienced and passionate about the world of algae and bringing education about this superfood to the masses! The health and beauty benefits of algae are far ranging and we guarantee you'll want to incorporate this into your life after receiving this education.
Make sure to use code BODYBLISS for 20% off any EnergyBits algae products HERE.
Topics covered include:
-The catalyst for Catharine becoming an algae expert
-Who can have algae + how much can be consumed (spoiler: everyone!)
-Most nutrient dense food in the world (3 x the amount of protein as steak)
-Micro vs macro algae
-The difference between spirulina + chlorella
-Dosage suggestions for Energy Bits: 5-10 tablets per day (allow 15 mins for satiety benefits)
-Why quality matters when seeking out algae
-Algae benefits for your mitochondria
-Algae benefits for gut issues
-Why it's not more mainstream in the US
-Overview of all vitamins + minerals found in algae
-Tryptophan benefits (also found in algae)
-K2 benefits (also found in algae)
-Catharine's experience on Shark Tank!
- SO MUCH MORE!
CONNECT WITH ENERGYBITS
Shop EnergyBits: www.energybits.com
@energybits on Instagram, Pinterest + Facebook
@beautybits on Instagram
Articles:
Why algae is a FOOD not a supplement
Improve Wellness with algae
How to take your bits
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Rye interviews Jess on her long history with headaches and migraines! We also provide many common triggers & steps to take to find relief naturally.
We cover:
-Jess's story with headaches and migraines, dating back to childhood and reaching their peak in her 20's in tandem with a stressful job
-How she got to the root of her migraines, after becoming frustrated with the Western Medicine (prescription drug) approach
-The top hormonal related root causes for headaches and migraines + other common triggers (dietary, lifestyle, stress etc)
-The main natural healers & helpers that worked for Jess and many other migraine sufferers
-Jess's recent resurgence of migraines and how her triggers differed this time around + what she's been doing to heal naturally (including testing her hormones in saliva via our family business @yourhormonebalance)
&& so much more!
RESOURCES
YHB Blog by Jess about the hormonal connection to migraines here
YHB Blog post on safely transitioning off hormonal birth control here
Learn more about hormone testing & rebalancing here (Use code BALANCEANDBLISS for $50 off any package)
Body Bliss Latte Blends Use code BALANCE10 for 10% off here
"Heal Your Headache" book here
Soothe Supplement BLISS5 for 5% off here
Ultima Electrolytes use code BODYBLISS20 for 20% off here
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
In this solo sister chat, we’re sharing our most insane dieting experience (i.e. the master cleanse) PLUS a passionate conversation on ditching health perfectionism including a look at what “tuning in” to your body really means! Spoiler alert: avocados may not be healthy for everyone, fads aren’t sustainable and you don’t need to live in a bubble without wifi or sweet treats to be healthy, balance your hormones and live life to the fullest.
Tune in and make sure to screenshot the episode and share in IG stories, tagging @solo2.0podcast with the craziest diet you’ve ever tried!
RESOURCES
Click HERE to learn more & sign up for our 6 week “Hormones in Harmony” course with code BLISS20 for $20 off
Click HERE to download Jess’s “Sexy 6” formula for building a hormone balancing meal without restriction
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
The Peace. Love. Hormones. QUEEN, Maddie Miles is back on the pod and this time we are chatting all things liver health!
In this episode you’ll learn:
What exactly is the liver and why should you give an F about it
How liver health supports menstrual and hormone health
Signs/ symptoms your liver needs support/ TLC
Dietary and lifestyle factors that negatively impact liver function
Breaking down Phase 1 & Phase 2 liver detoxification and how to support through food & lifestyle
The benefits of a functional medicine liver detox
&& so much more!
CONNECT WITH MADDIE
Follow on IG @themaddiemiles
Maddie’s Website: https://www.peacelovehormones.com
Maddie’s “Soothe” Herbal Supplement here (Use code BALANCE5 for a discount)
Peace Love Hormones Podcast here
Download her new App
Our first episode with Maddie (hear more about her story + how to track your cycle)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this episode, Jess chats with special guest Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian and Nutrition Media Expert, Podcast Host and Founder of Flourish Heights. With her women’s health nutrition practice, digital platform and community, Valerie helps women nourish a healthy relationship with food and empowers them to build confidence in their bodies and overall health!
In this episode, the ladies discuss:
Valerie’s story to becoming a dietician & her passion supporting women and their unique bodies
What tracking your cycle can tell you about your body, your symptoms and overall health
How to track your cycle & favorite apps
Why ovulation is so important & how can you tell when you’re ovulating (hint: app's only give a prediction)
Nourishing foods for hormone support (including carbs!) and why eating ENOUGH is key
How to focus on nutrition without obsession or restriction
&& more!
RESOURCES
Clue app
My Flo
Natural Cycles
CONNECT WITH VALERIE
Instagram @flourshheights
1-1 Nutrition Counseling
Website: http://flourishheights.com
The Flourish Heights Podcast
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this season 3 premiere, Jess + Rye are back with a NEW intro and a new direction for the podcast (specifically focusing on health + hormone balance)! In this minisode, they are walking through their favorite journaling exercise: the practice of asking yourself "WHAT FEELS GOOD" and "WHAT NEEDS WORK?" This is something you can do daily / weekly / monthly / yearly - in different categories, such as Health, Career, Relationships, Personal Development.
Tune in to hear Rye + Jess reflect on what's felt good in 2021 (in each of these categories) and what needs works in 2022!
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Work with us @yourhormonebalance
In this FINAL episode of 2021, hosts Rye & Jess kick things off with a fun intro, sharing their BEST + WORST habits lately & one big goal they’d like to focus on in 2022. Then stick around for an important chat between Jess & Les Alfred on self-care non-negotiables for hormone balance and optimal health. Les is the host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast, yoga & meditation teacher and community builder. Want to hear her whole story? You can go back to our first interview with Les where she shares her story in March of 2020!
In this episode, Les shares:
-How she rebalanced her hormones (working with our family biz, Your Hormone Balance)
-AM & PM rituals she loves
-Stress management tips & how to avoid overwhelm
-Thoughts on caffeine (particularly coffee)
-Insights into best exercise for balance (yoga vs. high intensity)
&& more!
CONNECT WITH LES
Website: https://www.balancedblackgirl.com
@balancedles
@balancedblackgirlpodcast
Les’ podcast episode on setting boundaries to protect your energy here
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Work with us @yourhormonebalance
Jess and Rye are back with an information packed episode on best forms of exercise for HORMONE BALANCE!
This information comes from their unique perspective working with hundreds of women dealing with hormone imbalances over the last several years, coupled with in-depth research. In this episode, they cover:
Examples of clients whose exercise habits impacted their hormone levels and their symptoms
- Case studies of clients who chose more rest and restorative exercise > HIGH intensity exercise
Impact of different kinds of exercise on hormone levels
Ways to arrange your exercise routine to support hormone balance
THE 3 MAIN TYPES OF EXERCISE to focus on (including suggested # of days per week and length per session):
- Restorative
- Strength training
- cardio / HIIT / fat burning
Best exercise for the different phases of your cycle
R+ J’s favorite exercise routines RN
DISCLAIMER Rye and Jess are not fitness professionals. All education shared is based on their professional experience in the hormone health and nutrition industry. Working with a trainer or fitness professional is always encouraged to ensure proper form.
RESOURCES
RESTORATIVE / CORTISOL BALANCING EXERCISE:
@shonaVertue (yoga + mobility)
The Core Expert App by @JessicaSchatz
Yoga by Adriene on YouTube
STRENGTH TRAINING:
Muscleandstrength.com
bodybuilding.com
(Search for routines for women + watch the videos to learn how to do the movements)
CARDIO / HIIT:
@lovesweatfitness
@popsugarfitness (youTube)
Juice + Toya (YouTube)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week Rye + Jess are back with a solo episode to help you break FREE from the binge + restrict mentality that can take hold around the holidays (or really any time where the stress is high + the food and drinks are plentiful!).
In this episode they discuss:
✔️Our past experiences around Thanksgiving (when the entire family was on a diet 😅)
✔️Jess's past restrictive eating habits VS. where’s she at now
✔️How to deal with stress eating in anticipation of gatherings
✔️How to handle pot luck dinners without overdoing it / feeling sick
✔️Creating solid habits + routines to avoid the binge + restrict cycle
✔️Tips for dealing with alcohol overload (including supplements + swap outs)!
RESOURCES DISCUSSED:
Sexy 6 Formula link to download free PDF here
Vive Organic Immunity Boost here
AMASS hard seltzer here
June Shine hard kombucha here
Lakanto Monkfruit simple syrup here use code BLISS for 15% OFF
Ultima electrolytes here BODYBLISS20 for 20% off
CONNECT WITH US
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Today we are sharing our interview with Catherine Lee and Lauren Lee-Crane - twin sisters, entrepreneurs and endometriosis warriors!
Cath + Lar started Semaine Health to address period pain with plant-based, science-backed supplements. They are driven by the desire to empower other women who have experienced pain and discomfort, looking for answers rather than being dismissed or told their symptoms are "normal." With Cath’s background in economic development and Lar’s in art direction and graphic design, they never thought they would be entrepreneurs, but they always knew they would work together someday. They currently live in Atlanta and work together every day at the Semaine headquarters with Lar's husband, Matt, and their rescue dog, Toby. Follow them at @semainehealth and @asiancajuns.
During this episode you’ll hear about Cath + Lar’s upbringing, as well as how they found out they had endometriosis, the long + arduous process of getting diagnosed for endometriosis…and how they came to found Semaine health, which now includes 2 star products that help with PMS and period support.
If you want to give their products a try, visit semainehealth.com and use our code YOURHORMONEBALANCE20 for 20% off!
CONNECT WITH SEMAINE HEALTH
Website: Semainehealth.com
@semainehealth
@asiancajuns
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In this Seed Cycling 101 episode, Jess is having a chat with Alex Petrowski, founder of Replenished Roots!
You’ll learn about this amazing tool for hormone balance, which can be used for support at every stage in a woman's life!
How to incorporate the daily practice of seed cycling into your rituals, when to rotate your seeds and how to cycle with the moon if you don't have a period!
The breakdown of the specific nutrient profile of each of the 4 seeds (flax, pumpkin, sesame & sunflower), why they need to be ground & consumed daily for best results & how they help target and relieve symptoms of imbalance!
Alex's story rebalancing her hormones through seed cycling & her business (@replenishedroots) which makes this practice SUPER simple and sustainable!
&& lots more!
CONNECT WITH ALEX
Alex on Instagram @replenishedroots
Alex’s seed cycling blend website replenishedroots.com
Use code BODYBLISSBYJESS10 for 10% off your seed cycling blends
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this solo episode, hosts Rye & Jess answer the question: could you be hardwired to crave sugar + carbs?
In this episode we cover:
-Why sugar is so addicting & the hormonal connection to those intense sugar/carb cravings!
-What is insulin resistance and the importance of balancing blood sugars + how to use Jess's Sexy 6 Formula to build a hormone balancing meal (without restriction)!
-The importance of eating ENOUGH food and why restriction can cause more harm than good, worsening cravings & throwing off hormones!
-The link between adrenal imbalances and how stress plays a major role in cravings + replacement behaviors to soothe cravings & provide longterm relief
-Why getting your hormones tested (which we offer via our family business, Your Hormone Balance) can be such a game changer at getting to the root!
-Jess's new line of organic, sugar free latte blends & why they are an amazing swap to have in your pantry for cravings!
&& so much more!
RESOURCES
Shop @yourhormonebalance biggest sale of the year starting MONDAY, 10/4 (only for 72 hours)! Hormone test kit packages here
Shop @bodyblissbyjess’s line of detoxifying + energizing (0 sugar!) latte blends + use code“BALANCE10” for 10% off here
Download @bodyblissbyjess’s FREE “Sexy 6” guide to creating a hormone balancing (i.e. blood sugar balancing + cortisol balancing) meal here
Get @bodyblissbyjess’s “Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide” & use code YHB10 for $10 off here
Check out @itsjoyalife, our favorite line of high quality, adaptogenic blends. Use code “YHB15 for 15% off” here
Check out Mary Ruth Organics for high quality supplements, including adaptogenic liquid tinctures. Use code “MARYRUTH” for 15% off your first order of $23.95+
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Rye + Jess are popping in to share life updates (including WHY they had to take a short break from podcasting) and a new episode filled with tips for optimal eating in the AM to support hormone balance, including:
A look at caffeine and its impact on our adrenal health (@bodyblissbyjess shares her fav swap outs + mindset tips)
Detailed insights on intermittent fasting and the impact it can have on female hormones!
Jess's SEXY 6 formula for building a hormone balancing meal. (Click here to also download her sexy 6 formula: https://jessica-suchan-ejw2.squarespace.com/sexy-6-formula)
RESOURCES:
Shop YHB's Hormone Test Kit + Rebalancing Guide Packages (use code "SOLO21" for $50 off)
Shop Jess’s Latte Blends HERE (use code “BALANCE10” for 10% off)
Shop Jess’s Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide HERE (use code YHB10 for $10 off)
BRANDS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
JOYA: Adaptogen powder (use code YHB15 for 15% off)
Bitchin sauce (almond based spread which is great for wraps, eggs; we love chipotle + original flavors)
Catalina crunch (keto cereal)
"Amazing grass” chocolate greens (for your veggie serving!)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
In this episode, Jess takes the reigns solo with our amazing guest, Maddie Miles, founder of Peace, Love, Hormones!
In this episode, they discuss:
Maddie’s health story (battling depression and anxiety and overcoming an eating disorder)
Her experience being put on hormonal birth control + other pharmaceutical drugs for without anyone investing in getting to the root + WHY she decided to transition of the pill & how it drastically improved her life
Tips for women who are interested in considering coming off the pill
How the cycle syncing method can help women get in touch with the 4 phases of their menstrual cycle to balance hormones and support their bodies naturally!
CONNECT WITH MADDIE
Maddie’s Website: https://www.peacelovehormones.com
Maddie’s “Soothe” Herbal Supplement: https://www.peacelovehormones.com/products/soothe
Peace Love Hormones Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-love-hormones-by-the-maddie-miles/id1545766816
Hormone Harmony E-Book: https://www.peacelovehormones.com/products/cycle-syncing-101-ebook
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
This week cohosts (and sisters) Rye + Jess are going SOLO on a HOT topic that is often the subject of debate....WEIGHT LOSS! As a Holistic Health Coach and former yo-yo dieter, Jess has first-hand experience learning to break free from restrictive eating, and specializes in helping her clients lose weight sustainably (not with diets, extreme exercise or obsessive food tracking or scales) and is sharing her top 10 tips in today's episode.
The conversation starts with a discussion around HOW to set successful weight loss goals - and Rye + Jess share a bit of their personal experiences with weight loss and body confidence over the years. They also dive into their unique experiences working as 'weight loss consultants' in their early 20s, and how the diet mentality + intense pressure of the job really impacted their psyche and changed the trajectory of Jess's life + career!
TUNE IN to hear Jess's top 10 tips for sustainable weight loss
RESOURCES
See more from Jess on her website: BodyBlissByJess.com
Shop Jess's Energizing + Detoxifying Latte Blends HERE(use code “BLISS10” for 10% off)
Check out Jess's Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide(use code “YHB10” for $10 off)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
We’re sitting down for an honest conversation w/ Lianne Saffer, author of a recent favorite read, “Please Don’t Send Me Flowers!”
In this conversation we cover:
-Lianne’s decade long toxic relationship with the father of her children & how she finally broke free!
-How she met her current wife + what it was like coming out to her family + community (she’s a spin instructor in PDX)!
-The moment she discovered the lump on her breast + how her life changed when she received a cancer diagnosis
-The reality of living with breast cancer + what no one tells you about the side effects & mental and emotional toll
-What NOT to say to friend/family member with cancer + how to be REALLY be there for them
-Why being your own advocate in relationships, life & healthcare is SO important!
&& so much more!
CONNECT WITH LIANNE
Follow Lianne on Instagram @liannesaffer
Grab a copy of her book "Please Don't Buy Me Flowers" here
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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The sleep struggle can be REAL! In this week’s episode with “The Sleep Doctor” Meredith Broderick, we get the breakdown on sleep myth’s and truths plus:
-WHY sleep is SO crucial for overall health and longevity (i.e. sleep better, live longer)
-The power that your mindset and limiting beliefs have on your ability to sleep well & how to flip the script
-How caffeine, alcohol & sugar impact quality of sleep + the importance of a balanced approach
-How to form better sleep habits & break old ones
-Why more supplements + expensive gadgets for sleep are not always the answer
-What it looks like to work with a sleep specialist like Meredith + why she takes a holistic approach focusing on getting to the root via natural practices vs prescribing prescription sleep aids!
Rye also shares her long history with sleep issues (and how our Dad’s history of insomnia influenced her) + some of the key action steps she took to get to sleep faster and sleep deeper!
CONNECT WITH DR. MEREDITH
Follow Meredith on Instagram @sleepdoctormer
Book a free informational call w/ Dr. Meredith: https://soundsleepguru.com/services
Travel Dohm sleep machine (rohm): https://www.amazon.com/Marpac-White-Noise-Machine-Portable/dp/B01D50RZQI
Beam CBD: use discount code SOLOPODCAST for 15% off (we love Dream powder) https://beamtlc.com
Mayflower CBD sleep soft gels with melatonin. Use code BLISS for 20% off): https://www.mayflowerswellness.com/product/everyday-cbd-softgels-for-sleep/
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
As a follow up to last week’s episode with Relationship Expert, Spicy Mari, Jess + Rye are back with a SOLO episode, sharing the secrets to happiness in their relationships (Jess has been with her husband for over 10 years and Ryan with her fiancé for over 11).
In this episode they cover:
How to figure out your LOVE LANGUAGE (an overview of the 5 love languages w/ examples from their relationships)
TAKE THE QUIZ HERE: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/
Key lessons from different points in their relationships, including
- When they first started dating
- Mid way / about the 5 year point
- Current day- finding confidence in the uniqueness of our relationships
**
Make sure to tune into the Spicy Mari episode (PART I of this month's Relationship Series)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Single? Taken? Looking to improve your communication when dating OR in a relationship?...Then THIS episode is for you!
This week, Jess + Rye bring on Spicy Mari, Magnetic Matchmaker & Relationship Expert and founder of The Spicy Life!
The episode begins with Jess opening up about a toxic relationship from her past, and how it changed the trajectory of her love life...then the sister's call in Spicy Mari to dive into:
- How she became a matchmaker / her mission
- What a “purpose mate” means
- Communication strategies to get through major life changes
- Strategies for passive aggressive people
- Her 'SPICY tip jar' exercise
- How to have productive, difficult conversations
- Love languages: getting clear on what you expect
- The 411 on her SPICY fundamentals
- Scarcity vs. abundance mindset when dating
- Low vibrating vs. high vibrating thoughts
- Building confidence before a date
- Evaluating ‘deal breakers’
- Mourning the loss of a relationship / moving on
- Overcoming 'App fatigue'
- Ways to get back out there IRL
- How her husband supports the Spicy Life
- How to spot a narcissist
SIGN UP FOR: Spicy's 6 week SPICY course
(attract your purpose mate + get $500 off with code “GETSPICY500”)
RESOURCES:
Follow @SpicyMari on instagram
www.SpicyLife.com
Episodes to check out on the Spicy Life Podcast:
More on Narcissists:
https://www.thespicylife.com/podcast-1/episode/8eeb3027/are-you-caught-in-a-narcissists-web-ft-bree-jenkins
Spicy + her husband:
https://www.thespicylife.com/podcast-1/episode/c2c4ce4e/can-an-alpha-woman-and-alpha-man-coexist-ft-chae-waugh
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In our last episode we shared our individual stories rebalancing our hormones and thought it would be helpful to dive deeper into the connection between stress & hormone imbalances! And since it's #stressawarenessmonth, there's no better time than the present to reflect on the stressors in our life and the potential imbalances they could be contributing to! In this episode you'll walk away with:
-An understanding of the connection between cortisol "stress" hormone & the adrenals + root causes behind adrenal imbalances
-The importance of cortisol, why it's not ALL bad & what a cortisol test (via saliva collection) can tell you about your health + hormones
-Nutrition, lifestyle & supplement tips to support your adrenals + get back to living the life you deserve (including how overexercising and undereating can cause more harm than good)!
-Stress management tips and what we are currently doing to stay calm!
Check the show notes for a special discount for listeners on our hormone test kits + be sure to let us know your takeaways in the comments below!
PROMOCODES:
Your Hormone Balance: Use code"BALANCEANDBLISS" - for $100 off any at home testing + rebalancing package here
**Use Code "SOLOPODCAST" for $20 off Jess's 'Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide'
PREVIOUS EPISODE:
Listen to "How we Rebalanced our Hormones, Naturally w/ Rye+Jess" here
HORMONE BALANCING FOOD/ADAPTOGEN RESOURCES:
Check out Thrive Market & get a FREE gift (up to $24 value), when you purchase a Thrive Market membership here
Check out Imperfect Produce & Get $10 off your first box here
Skin Deep Database
Mary Ruth Organics (we love the Ginseng Vitality Blend) 15% Off Your First Order $23.95+ with code MARYRUTH
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this SOLO episode, Rye + Jess are share their personal experiences with hormone imbalance, including when & HOW they learned to rebalance their hormones naturally!
IN THIS CONVERSATION THEY DISCUSS:
-The experience of growing up w/ a Hormone Health Educator mom
-Their early experiences with synthetic birth control
-Transitioning off synthetic birth control, exploring non hormonal options
-Their hormone imbalance ‘turning point’ (experiencing symptoms such as irregular cycles, low energy, low libido, insomnia, anxiety + more)
-What testing their hormones in saliva revealed
-Specific diet + lifestyle + supplement steps they took to rebalance (including a look @ Jess's 'Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide' for finding healthy swap outs)
-Best hormone testing to consider
-More about Your Hormone Balance (their family business) - which provides hormone health education + resources to jump start your hormone rebalancing journey
PROMOCODES:
Your Hormone Balance: Use code"BALANCEANDBLISS" - for $100 off any at home testing + rebalancing package
Use Code "SOLOPODCAST**" for $20 off Jess's 'Sexy Swaps + Recipe Guide'
BIRTH CONTROL/ CYCLE RESOURCES:
Listen to "Hormones 101" w/ Candace Burch
Listen to "Know Your Cycle" w/ Le'nise Brothers
Check out Natural Cycles (FDA approved birth control app)
Check out My Flo App
HORMONE BALANCING FOOD RESOURCES:
Check out Thrive Market & get a FREE gift (up to $24 value), when you purchase a Thrive Market membership!
Check out Imperfect Produce
HORMONE REBALANCING RESOURCES
Find a functional medicine doctor: www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner
Read our blog on Synthetic vs. Bio-identical Hormones
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
Jess goes at it solo w/ our guest, Eating Psychology Expert, Tessie Tracy! In the intro Jess discusses her struggles with body image over the years & how a toxic relationship in college played a major role PLUS some of the steps she took to break free from negativity and feel more confident in her own skin. She then calls up Tessie for a conversation on body image acceptance and how to find “food freedom.”
They discuss:
Tessie’s background as an athlete and cheerleader + how her binge and emotional eating patterns developed
Why she got into body building & how the toxicity and restriction impacted her body image & ability to enjoy life
How she finally broke free from restriction and some of the empowering steps she took + guides her clients in to find freedom
Steps she guides her clients through to lose weight in a balanced way while also learning how to eat intuitively
The ways past traumas contribute to our habits around food & how to rewrite your body story!
If you want support improving the relationship you have with food & your body, this episode is for you!
CONNECT WITH TESSIE
@tessietracy on Instagram
Tessie’s website tessietracy.com
H.A.P.I.E. Girl Goal Guide
Tessie's Banana Pancake Recipe (her favorite "sexy swap"):
INGREDIENTS:
1 ripe banana
1 egg and 1 egg white
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp granulated monkfruit sweetener (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 cup organic gluten-free oats (amount depends on desired thickness)
1/4 cup almond flour (could be in place of or mixed half and half with oats)
Dash or 2 of cinnamon
1/4 cup nut milk, oat milk or coconut milk (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
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Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly
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If too thick, add a splash of oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk. If too soupy, add more oats and/or almond flour
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Cook batter like a regular pancake
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Enjoy with 1-2 tbs organic maple syrup and fresh berries!
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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We couldn't think of a more perfect episode to release on International Women's Day- a conversation centered around overcoming insecurities + boosting confidence + self worth!
What we cover in this conversation:
We start the episode sharing some of our personal experiences dealing with low self-esteem and bullying growing up, as well the tools we’ve used to improve our self confidence and body image over the years.
We then call Tedi + Sonya to learn more about their Girl Powerful Project work, and how they help young girls develop a strong sense of self (in a time where depression & suicide rates are skyrocketing among tweens)!
We discuss the importance of affirmations, mantras, journaling, mental health, social media boundaries, mentorship and independent thinking — which are relevant topics and tools for women of all ages looking to improve their state of mind.
Join us for a sister hang that will leave you feeling empowered!
CONNECT WITH GIRL POWERFUL
@girlpowerfulproject on Instagram
girlpowerful.org
Girl powerful shop (affirmation deck, journal) here
Follow Tedi on IG here
Follow Sonya on IG here
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week R&J are sharing their past career experiences -- specifically instances when they 'lost themselves' in their jobs and developed toxic habits + health issues that forced them to revaluate their life path. Then they call India Williams, founder of "Rooted Woman" - a non toxic, eco-conscious vegan nail polish line. India is also a practicing lawyer, self care maven and wellness advocate.
During the conversation w/ India they discuss:
- How extreme stress at her law firm led to a health crisis that forced her to take time off
- The key habits she developed to heal her body from burnout and related health issues
- How she learned how to 'sleep again' after years of insufficient sleep
- The "aha" moment that led to Rooted Woman
- What "Radical Self Care" means
- Breaking the stigma of self care
- How she builds the biz while still working as a lawyer
- Her favorite daily routines / rituals
- How to determine core values
CONNECT WITH INDIA
@Rootedwoman on Instagram
Shop Rooted Woman Non Toxic, Hand Batched Nail Care
Register for Rooted Woman University(holistic self-empowerment courses)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
This our second episode in the new format where we “phone a friend” (i.e. an expert) for chat about a topic we think many of you will relate to! The first part of our episode is a solo catch up where we share specific life experiences related to the topic we’re diving into- in this case STRESS.
We’ve both had several jobs that brought us to the brink of burnout and became the catalyst for a slew of health issues which we touch on in the intro. We then dial in Ruth Elnekave, former Lawyer and current founder of the wellness brand JOYÀ, a line of adaptogenic blends to promote optimal wellness! You’ll learn some of the steps Ruth took to bounce back after a stressful career path that left her with severe adrenal exhaustion + how & why adaptogenic herbs can help lessen the effects of stress in the moment and over time PLUS ways to incorporate them easily into your daily routine!
CONNECT WITH RUTH AND JOYÀ
Find JOYÀ on Instagram @thejoyalife
Use code BODYBLISS15 for 15% off at joya.ca
Learn more about Adaptogens via JOYÀ's Ingredient Intel
Get idea for how to incorporate JOYÀ into your routine via the blog
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Follow Rye on Instagram @ryeburch and Jess @bodyblissbyjess
This episode is all about REWRITING your personal story around money (especially when it is NOT serving you!). In this episode, the sisters chat with Morgan Blackman, founder of Holistic Bucks, who helps millennial women confidently build up their savings, invest and build wealth!
In the intro to this episode, Rye and Jess share HOW their upbringing impacted each of their relationships with $ (hint: one was a super saver, one was a spender). Then they call in Morgan to get into the theme of the episode:
Improving our Money through Mindset, Rituals & Habits
- Morgan's advice for rewriting your personal story with money
- Releasing limited beliefs around $
- Improving mindset
- Creating 'SMART' goals
- Paying yourself first
CONNECT WITH MORGAN
Download her FREE eBook "Mastering Your Money Mindset" + find her website HERE
Follow Morgan on instagram @HolisticBucks
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Join the sisters with today's guest Shawn Stevenson for a mind-blowing episode on the hidden truth behind the calorie! Shawn is the best-selling author of Sleep Smarter, author of the brand new book Eat Smarter and the creator & host of the #1 Health Podcast in the U.S., the Model Health Show!
In this episode, we discuss:
-The insane health crisis Shawn went through when he was younger, how he healed and the reason WHY he became so passionate about the work he does helping people improve their diets, optimize their sleep and really get after the 2.0 versions of themselves so they can live life to the fullest!
-The hidden truth behind the calorie & how the misconstrued science of calories has contributed to our growing diet struggles
-Healthier, clinically proven ways we can see results in our bodies that will last long term
-5 things that actually control what calories do in your body
-A ton of nuggets straight from Eat Smarter so you can get a sneak peek into the kind of amazing tools you'll walk away with when you get the book!
&& so much more!
RESOURCES:
Follow Shawn on Instagram @shawnmodel
Buy Shawn's New Book Eat Smarter via eatsmarterbook.com
Listen to The Model Health Show HERE
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In their final episode of the year, Jess and Rye are reflecting on their favorite moments and take aways from their interviews this year, and going deep into the habits and daily practices they are loving in life right now
They also share reflections and rants about #2020, including some of the social and political issues that have them charged up right now, and ways we can all be a part of the solution!
PLUS Jess gives Rye a little “on air coaching” regarding some goals she has been struggling to achieve!
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This week, the sisters are having a much needed conversation with Naturopathic Doctor, Shawn Manske who is an educator and accounts manager for Wishgarden Herbs!
With the holidays in full force, we’re facing a lot of internal and external challenges and stress is at an all time high. And with stress and seasonal changes comes health battles like sleep problems, a weakened immune system, anxiety and depression and gut imbalances which is WHY we’re so grateful to be sharing this conversation with you now!
In this episode we discuss:
-What it looks like to work with a naturopathic doctor and how it’s different than working with a primary care doctor
-The importance of taking an interest in yourself & your health and putting aside the time to understand WHY making changes is important
-The 6 foundational principles that make up naturopathic medicine
-The best way to use herbs and tinctures to optimize health and how to incorporate them easily into your daily routines & rituals
-The history of @wishgardenherbs and how it’s different than anything else you’ll find on the shelves
-Wishgarden formulations for different health challenges and ailments
-Simple tips & tools we can all use to live a happier and healthier life!
RESOURCES
Follow Wishgarden Herbs on Instagram here
Reach out to shawn at education@wishgardenherbs.com
Use code SOLOPODCAST for 20% off at wishgardenherbs.com (GREAT for holiday gifts!)
CONNECT WITH US
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This week we got to sit down with best-selling Author, Speaker & Scientist, Dr. Lindo Bacon!
In this episode we discuss:
- Lindo's upbringing as a girl who didn't connect with the idea of femininity (even though that's what their parents wanted for them)!
-The touching story that led to legally changing their name to Lindo
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Why referring to someone with the proper personal pronoun is so important
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How marginalized communities are treated because they don't fit into their assigned gender and why this needs to change ASAP
-A conversation around why it's easier to be your authentic self when the outside world tells you it has value
-Why representation in society is KEY and the importance of getting to know people with viewpoints and experiences outside of your own!
- Lindo's personal experience struggling with body acceptance and the cultural expectations of what we should look like
& much more!
While you listen to this episode, we encourage you to reflect on some of the cultural messages you received growing up and how they impacted your own life or maybe even the way you treated others because of it!
RESOURCES
LindoBacon.com
Order your copy of Radical Belonging HERE
Lindo's Instagram @lindobacon
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week the sisters are thrilled to be sharing an education packed, eye opening episode that goes deep into the world of periods with Le’Nise Brothers:
registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCHNC, specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle, yoga teacher and host of the Period Story podcast!
Le’Nise works with women who want to get control of sugar cravings, mood swings and hormonal acne, bloating and headaches, as well as increase their energy levels.
This conversation includes a discussion of:
Her period story, the experiences that led her to the work she does today
Misconceptions around periods / cycle health
Whether or not periods and period pain can be hereditary
Factors that contribute to more painful cycles
Why some women have bad PMS instead of bad period pain and visa versa
Her stance on hormonal birth control
An analysis of the 4 phases of our cycles IN DEPTH (when they occur and how to eat/move and live your life in alignment w/the phases of your cycle)
how to really tune in to your body and feel the changes that are happening, to get to a place where you know when you are ovulating
Reasons for ovulation disruption or missing periods
Best ways to track your cycle
AND SO MUCH MORE!
RESOURCES:
Le’nise Brothers on Instagram: @Eatlovemove
Sign up for the EAT LOVE MOVE Newsletter HERE
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In this episode, Jess and Rye are joined by health coach, author & podcaster - Maria Marlowe, who breaks down the basics of healthy eating with an emphasis on real whole foods!
MORE ABOUT MARIA:
Maria helps busy women improve their health, reach their ideal weight, and clear up their acne by tailoring their diet to their unique body. She is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Since opening her private practice in NYC in 2013, she has coached hundreds of people—from moms to business executives to celebrities—on how to improve their health by improving their diet.
She is the creator of the science-backed, doctor-approved Healthy by Marlowe Nutrition + cooking courses on her site, mariamarlowe.com, author of the Dr. Oz featured book, The Real Food Grocery Guide and host of the 5-star rated Happier & Healthier Podcast.
Her work and recipes have been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, InStyle, and more!
IN THIS EPISODE, THEY DISCUSS:
The "AHA" moment that led Maria to enroll in nutrition school
Her philosophy on diets /bio-individuality
How she landed on plant based whole food as her personal favorite way of eating, and the basis for many of her programs
More about her Real Food Grocery Guide - including the specific advice she gives for finding the best quality meat, dairy, fish, vegetables, fruit -- including the importance of knowing the difference between pasture raised and grass fed and WILD....AND being on the look out for green washing when it comes to reading labels!
How to build a plate w/ the proper nutrients
Her advice for healthy snacking and meal prepping
Tips for cooking food with flavor, using simple ingredients and maximizing the use of herbs
The difference between American + European standards when it comes to what is allowed in our foods
AND her thoughts on indulging during the holidays !
RESOURCES:
Maria's Website
Maria Marlowe on Instagram
CONNECT WITH US
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This week, Rye and Jess are FINALLY catching up on the pod (and in real life)! Join your hosts as we chat everything from:
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The highs and lows of staying at home
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Rye’s big move
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Tough conversations with friends
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Jess’s skincare routine and rituals and reallocating spending habits!
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And lots more!
Grab a cocktail, coffee or ice tea and come hang out with us!
RESOURCES
Race MVMT October 70 Mile Movement Challenge + ”Active Allyship” 4 week course options ..... Awaken / Activate / Alliance
The Golden Secrets use code GOLDENBLISS for 10% off!
CONNECT WITH US
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This week the girls are chatting with their good friend, Olivia Crouppen; holistic chef, food stylist and culinary producer.
Liv views food as an expression of culture and believes that the way we eat and communicate about food relates to how we view and communicate with ourselves. With a passion for mindful eating, Olivia strives to break the rules of dogmatic dietary restrictions while cooking without any gluten, dairy or refined sugar.
In this conversation we cover:
- Olivia's experience making it to 7th place on Master Chef, including what she REALLY thinks of Gordon Ramsay
- Her experience overcoming restrictive eating and learning to eat intuitively
- How her upbringing and early life experiences inspired her early careers in fashion, cooking and eventually food styling
- How she climbed out of dark periods in her early 20's
- Her current philosophy around cooking and eating
- How she has healed her relationship with food
- How to eat intuitively / mindfully
- Tips for getting inspired and motivated in the kitchen
CONNECT WITH OLIVIA
Instagram @livhungry
Website: Livhungry.com
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Today we invite West Hollywood City Council Candidate, John Erickson to the podcast to help us all understand WHY it's so incredibly important that we get out to the polls this fall. John is extremely passionate about the work he's doing to create a ripple effect of change on both local and national levels and a wealth of knowledge and resources that you're going to want to listen up and take notes for!
In this episode we talk about:
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John's upbringing in a small conservative town and how he became comfortable speaking out for his beliefs and showing up authentically as an openly gay man
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His experience as an all-american volleyball player in college & how being the victim of a hate crime only strengthened his work within the LGBTQ community
-How to become an activist even if you’ve never taken an interest in politics before & why it’s never too late to take a stand!
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Some of the key issues John is fighting for in his campaign (including renter's rights, homelessness and COVID-19 response)!
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The importance of voting in leaders with integrity
-The game changing impact you can have on the world when you choose the issues you really want to advocate for
-How to avoid overwhelm and burnout when it comes to putting in "the work" AND Why it's key that we all take time to recharge for the revolution!
RESOURCES
Get Involved/Learn/Support
Women’s March Los Angeles https://www.womensmarchla.org
Unique Women’s Coalition https://www.theuwc.org
Jane Elliot (speaker activist) https://janeelliott.com
Bambi Salsato (Trans Latina Coalition) https://www.translatinacoalition.org/bamby-salcedo
Stonewall Democratic Club https://www.stonewalldems.org/black_lives_matter?splash=1
Organizations
Black Women for Wellness https://www.bwwla.org
Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org
Books
Giovanni's Room
The Color of Law
Documentaries
I Am Not Your Negro (Netflix)
CONNECT WITH JOHN ERICKSON
Instagram and Twitter @jerickson85
Facebook John Erickson
Support his campaign: Erickson4weho.com
CONNECT WITH US
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This week Jess and Rye share a special episode with Nicole Miller: founder of @racemvmt –a platform founded on the principles that in order to create sustainable transformation in our communities (removing cultural, racial and economic disparities) we must change the way we approach the world by changing the way we move in this world. We must analyze all definitions of the word “movement” and apply it to ourselves.
The goals of @racemvmt:
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Create space for diverse communities to move together and unite the Black community & its allies to dismantle systemic racism
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Integrate resources to move minds and bring focus to everyday wellness
This conversation includes a look at:
- How Nicole went from idea to execution, launching @racemvmt in 17 days (following the death of George Floyd)
- The idea of impact vs intention
- Why it is so hard to talk about race // confronting our unconscious bias’s around race
- The importance of holding ourselves accountable to be better than the society we grew up in
- What being an ally means to Nicole
- What performance allyship means and looks like
- What anti-racism should involve
- Advice for having tough, uncomfortable conversations
- What’s next for Nicole and Racemvmt
MORE ABOUT NICOLE & RACEMVMT
racemvmt.org
@nicolehmiller
Nicole Miller is a proud Black woman and in 2020 she felt more inspired and required than ever before to use her platform, her voice, her experiences to shed light on suppressed, but very prevalent aspects of her own life. She has felt the pain of not being heard. Of being torn down and criticized. But she has a voice and chose to use it. To take a stand, to uplift, to build and to educate! To “do the work” required to address racial injustice and create sustainable transformation in our communities. As such she created a platform called RACEMVMT and in just a few weeks, she manifested dreams she didn’t know imaginable, and brought to life a call to action with almost 1,000 active participants that requires all of us to support in order to grow.
Nicole was raised in Denver, Colorado but moved around starting as an early teen. These diverse experiences contribute to her fundamental belief that racial justice is intricately intertwined with the balance of mindfulness, and desire to educate and be more informed than the society in which you may have grown up in.
Her journey into wellness and diversity inclusion began with an adventurous spirit and an insatiable desire to connect- physically/mental/emotionally to self and those around her. Her fearless spirit allowed her to cultivate relationships in several circles and understand more thoroughly the impact and benefits of mindful movement. Through coaching and training, she found immense joy in empowering clients to find their strength and confidence to reach beyond their comfort zone, making progress every time they step in the room. However, she often found that Black and underserved communities were not included in these spaces or conversations surrounding wellness, health and fitness. As Nicole began to delve into the lack of diversity and inclusion within the wellness space, she became even more passionate about education and awareness for the diversity gap.
This sparked an even greater purpose- to see change she needed to create change… and so RACEMVMT was born. The time is now to come together in solidarity. The time to be actively anti-racist and move away from selective ignorance. The time to do the work in creating sustainable transformation within our communities for our future generations.
Sometimes the hardest thing, and the right thing are the same thing.
This week, we’re having a virtual chat with skin guru Dr. Trevor Cates who has been a naturopathic physician for 20 years and knows a thing or two about graceful aging, glowing skin and how to get to the root of skin breakouts and disturbances!
In this episode we cover:
*Where the name “The Spa Doctor” originated
*Why she calls our skin a “magic mirror”
*Dr. Cates 5 skin types!
*Proper nutrition for skin issues and the top trigger foods to limit (hint: sugar is #1)
*The 10 foods she has people eliminate in her 2 week program + why dairy is top of the list!
*The major impact that stress can have on your skin & what to do about it!
*How to create an effective skincare routine in 4 steps or less!
*Her favorite and least favorite skin trends right now & why she’s not into fads! && a lot more!
CONNECT WITH DR. CATES
Dr. Cates on Instagram: @thespadr
Take the Skin Quiz Theskinquiz.com
Clean Skin from Within Book (iwith 2 week program)
The Spa Doctor Skin Products
The Spa Doctor Supplements
CONNECT WITH US:
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In this week's episode, Jess and Rye are chatting with Vanessa Grimaldi who many of you may know from the Bachelor - because not only was she a fan favorite but she ended up getting engaged to Nick Viall in the season finale of 2017. If you don't know what happened after that final rose, you'll have to tune into the episode to find out!
Vanessa is a Special Education teacher who created the "No Better You" foundation in 2017, aiming to help schools in Montreal take better care of students in Inclusive Education programs.
In this episode we discuss:
- Her early life and career - the path to becoming a special education teacher
- Life on and AFTER the Bachelor
- Moving on after a public break up
- Her daily routines / productivity / confidence tips
- Process of founding "No Better You" and her mission with this work
CONNECT WITH VANESSA:
@VanessaGrimaldi30
@NoBetterYou
No Better You - Website
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In this week’s episode we’re having an important conversation with our friend Herve Clermont who is an actor, voiceover artist, host, husband and father to two adorable twin girls!
In this episode we discuss:
Herve's upbringing and what it was like being raised by Haitan parents in the US
His experience being unfairly racially profiled by police
The civil unrest in our country, current events surrounding the protests & rioting, the recent killings of George Floyd and previous killings of Tamir Rice and Eric Garner
The history of police brutality and what defunding police really means
The implicit biases black people face every day, the importance of having difficult conversations with friends and family and what it means to be anti-racist
CONNECT WITH HERVE
Instagram here
WATCH HIS SHOWS
Ruthless Stream on BET here
Snowfall on FX here
CONNECT WITH US:
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Today, Jess and Ryan are sharing their second interview with their favorite "money expert," Danetha Doe, who is a Jamaican-Ghanaian American entrepreneur, journalist, economist, manifestation teacher and the creator of Money & Mimosas.
PLEASE NOTE: this conversation was recorded several weeks before the death of George Floyd and subsequent global protests against racism and police brutality...so the interview is based on "overcoming financial fears and stress" related to Covid-19 (but J &R provide an update in the INTRO to address the current #BLM movement and overall state of the world).
Since recording this conversation, Danetha has shifted her mindset and messaging to focus more on white privilege and the impact it has had on the socio-economic disparities between white and black people in America. The girls share an important message from Danetha in the intro to the episode.
CONNECT WITH DANETHA:
Money & Mimosas
Danetha on IG @DanethaDoe
Join Danetha's Money Makers Program (re-opening 6/19)
CONNECT WITH US:
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In this week's interview, Jess and Rye get cozy (pre-quarantine) with Koya Webb who is a wellness visionary, author of Let Your Fears Make You Fierce, and founder of Get Loved Up, a conscious community that practices daily self-care and makes healthy living a priority to promote healing, social justice, spiritual connection.
Koya shares her passion for dramatically decreasing the number of people who suffer from chronic diseases associated with a stressful lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and self-defeating habits through self-care, plant-based nutrition, and community education.
In this episode we discuss:
*Koya's upbringing in Humboldt, Tennessee and what it was like living in a trailer with her parents and siblings
*Why she believes that finding track and field saved her life and the role that movement can play in moving emotions and energy through us
*What she means when she says "fear is feedback" and "communication over cancelling"
*How to turn limiting beliefs into affirmations to find the best version of yourself
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Koya's experience being bullied when she was younger and how she's worked through childhood wounds via communication, breathwork and hypnotherapy
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Why she decided to go plant-based and how it improved her health and why she believes eating with joy is so important to find balance with food
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How to eat a nutritious diet affordably and why it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to be well
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Koya's Get Loved Up University and yoga school - how it’s grown over time and her philosophy around movement and finding exercise you love
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So much more!
RESOURCES
Koya's Website here
Koya's Instagram here
Join Koya's Daily 100 Challenge here
Get Loved Up Yoga Teacher Training here
Get Loved Up Podcast
Get Loved Up Protein Powder
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week Jess and Ryan celebrate the ‘art of cooking’ with Guy Turland: the man behind the successful "Bondi Harvest" brand, restaurant and cookbook! Guy has had a very successful career doing what he loves (cooking!) and gets to travel the world doing it...Tune in to hear how he made it happen!
In this Ryan + Jess discuss:
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How Guy went from starting his first restaurant @ 21 in Bondi, Australia, to opening 2 successful 'Bondi Harvest' restaurants in Los Angeles
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What it takes to make it as a chef
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The top challenges he’s faced in opening a restaurant
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What it’s been like being on camera as a host and some of the most memorable moments from his traveling cooking show
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And finally we get into some of his favorite meals and recipes, and he breaks down the best seasonal ingredients to look for right now
++ R + J talk about how the restaurant and bar industry has been affected by the pandemic and share information about the "Frontline Foods" charity, which gives to restaurants and hospitals with one donation!
RESOURCES:
Guy on Instagram: @chef_guy_turland
Bondi Harvest: @bondiharvest
Visit Bondi Harvest in Culver City (Platform) - Currently Open for Take Out!
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Today we're having a conversation with Heidi Stevens who is a speaker, mentor and host of women empowerment events and online experiences. She’s the founder of the Feminine Collective and Soul of Business Podcast.
Heidi has mentored hundreds of women through her programs, and inspired thousands through her online platforms. The mission of The Feminine Collective is to inspire the modern women to expand their consciousness, deepen in their connection to self and others and experience more freedom, alignment and overflow in their lives.
In this episode we discuss:
*Jess’s experience working with Heidi via her group coaching program and private business coaching sessions. How Heidi helped her to step into her confidence as a coach, charge the rates she was worthy of and find her ideal clients.
*Heidi’s journey from working in real estate which was a male dominated industry and how burnout and a health crisis ignited a desire to go on her personal & spiritual development journey
*What it means to give yourself permission to prosper - the importance of following your intuition, taking inspired action, putting the blinders on, showing up authentically to co-create a life and business better than you think is possible.
*Her degree in spiritual psychology and how it led her to discover what it meant to be more in her feminine and eventually start her passion based business coaching entrepreneurial women
- Why consuming low vibrational food and content can have an impact on your productivity and confidence levels
*How to align with your business model and rates so you can feel confident in what you’re offering
- PLUS Some of her favorite client testimonials!
RESOURCES
Heidi’s Website
Heidi’s Instagram
The Feminine Collective here
Heidi’s Podcast on iTunes
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Hold onto your seats for a value packed conversation with Bayleigh Dayton: model, TV personality, and the first African American woman to win Miss Missouri USA (17'). In 2018, Bayleigh landed a spot on CBS's Big Brother Season 20 and most recently made her debut on "The Challenge" (MTV Season 35) with her husband, which airs Wednesdays at 7/8 central on MTV.
Jess and Rye cover a lot of topics with Bayleigh in this conversation, including:
- Her upbringing and mental health journey
- Her mission to be a light in a dark place for others
- Her experience with sexual assault as a young woman and her decision to make sexual assault awareness her platform on Miss USA
- Staying strong and confident despite negativity within modeling culture
- Her experience competing on Miss USA
- Visualization techniques to create the life of your dreams
- Pivoting to Reality TV: finding love & drama on Big Brother
- Overcoming pregnancy & miscarriage
- Handling the haters / negativity online
- ++ SO MUCH MORE
RESOURCES
Bayleigh on Instagram @bayydayy
Bayleigh on YouTube "Bayleigh Daily"
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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In rounding out the last episode of our nutrition series we're talking all things Keto PLUS we kick things off with a mini solo episode where we share what's been challenging & what positive lessons we've learned since going into quarantine!
Because we know there are a lot of faux "experts" and misinformation, we were really excited to bring on Dr. Jockers who is a doctor of natural medicine, functional nutritionist, corrective care chiropractor and Ketogenic diet expert. He owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Georgia and runs one of the most popular natural health websites, DrJockers.com which has gotten over 1 million monthly visitors!
In this episode we discuss:
*How Dr. Jockers got into the field of natural medicine and why his work with clients is different than most primary care physicians and more focused on getting to the root of issue and then finding natural ways to bring the body back into homeostasis.
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His own health struggle with IBS and inflammation and how intermittent fasting and a low carb helped him get his health & his life back!
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What the high fat, low carb ketogenic approach is all about and how to transition into ketosis safely and effectively the first time
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The long list of health benefits of the ketogenic diet and what a day in the life eating this way looks like
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Why eating quickly and on-the-go is problematic for your digestive health
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Dr. Jockers top tips for getting deep, restorative sleep
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The top 3 supplements he recommends everyone take and why
PLUS what he's is really excited about in his business and life!
RESOURCES
Dr. Jocker's Website DrJockers.com
Dr. Jocker's on Instagram @drjockers
Keto Mojo- blood ketone meter
Primal Kitchen Foods - keto friendly dressings, dips, mayos, etc
US Wellness Meats- order grass-fed meats
Swanwick blue light blocking glasses
Nordic Naturals Fish Oil
Microbiome Labs MegaSporeBiotic
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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This week J+R chat with James and Dahlia Marin, the dynamic dietician duo behind the platform "Married to Health" - a website, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook offering advice on following a whole food, plant based diet. Dahlia and James are also the founders of "Your Gut Connection," a hub for all things healing to the gut and the soil! As part of "Your Gut Connection" they have developed a Plant-Based SIBO + IBS Relief program designed in conjunction w/ board certified gastroenterologist Dr Angie Sadeghi.
As Holistic Registered Dietitians James & Dahlia are passionate about making the world a healthier place. They incorporate their practices into every facet of their lives to make themselves physically, mentally, spiritually and environmentally healthy.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
James & Dahlia's individual journeys to health, including fighting obesity at a young age
How they met in undergrad and ultimately teamed up to create "Married to Health"
What Holistic Medical Nutrition Therapy means, how they pull from both western and eastern medicine to help clients
Their process of going plant based, including the benefits they experienced
How to thrive on a whole food, plant based diet
The importance of avoiding being a "fast food vegan" to really reap the health benefits of a plant based diet
Thoughts on protein and how to get the best sources while on a plant based diet
How their "plant based" gut health program works, in comparison to the traditional FodMap diet approach
General tips for building up your immune system and reducing stress during this pandemic
++ PLUS many more health and nutrition tips that we cant wait for you to hear!
RESOURCES
James & Dahlia on Instagram@MarriedtoHealth
@Your Gut Connection
@angie.sadeghi
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
Today, we’re kicking things off with Abel James who is the host of the award-winning Fat-Burning Man Show, creator of the New York Time’s Bestselling book, The Wild Diet and celebrity coach starring on ABC's Hit Primetime show, My Diet Is Better Than Yours! He also just launched his new book of humor, Designer Babies Still Get Scabies which is already a #1 International Bestseller in 7+ countries!
In this episode we learn about:
Abel’s early upbringing and how his mom influenced his work in holistic health and alternative healing
How being an athlete and following to old “carb loading” advice + prescription pills made him sluggish, inflamed & overweight
The turning point that changed his life- learning to not fear fats, focusing on REAL foods, time restricted eating and exercising less
The catalyst that led him to want to help others and the creation of his own podcast and brand, The Fat Burning Man
The Wild Diet explained- what it is and how it’s different from keto and paleo
How to build a balanced “wild diet” style meal, sample meals AND how to source responsible meats and produce
His experience as a celebrity coach on ABC’s “My Diet is Better Than Yours!”
His opinions on veganism & how to find a diet that works for you
Why he’s taken multiple social media breaks despite having a large following
Tips & tricks for reducing stress and consuming less!
What he’s most excited about in his business & life right now
RESOURCES
Abel on Instagram here
The Wild Diet Book here
Designer Babies Still Get Scabies DesignerBabiesBook.com
FatBurningMan.com- blog, podcast
Butcher Box for clean meat delivery
Primal Kitchen Foods
Supplement brands:
Wild Superfoods
Thorne
Designs for Health
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
In times of crisis, it's easy to let fear consume us and we can begin losing control over our time, energy and focus. That's why Rye & Jess teamed up to acknowledge the fears around this pandemic, and encourage listeners to focus on what they can control and what they can do to take advantage of time at home, outside of your usual routine. It's time to look inward, get resourceful, get creative, and seek ways to connect and support one another during this unique time of 'social distancing,' loss and fear.
Please check SOLO instagram @SOLO2.0PODCAST for tags to the brands, businesses and products mentioned during this podcast (check "highlights" and recent posts). Many resources shared below as well.
DURING THIS CONVERSATION, RYE AND JESS DISCUSS:
- Processing this pandemic, when they each realized the severity and got real about it
- How they are mentally preparing for the next few months
- Time management tips
- Work from home tips
- Ways to maintain healthy habits & a healthy mindset
- Best ways to move from home
- Ways to connect with your self, practice self care and develop new interests
- Favorite entertainment, books and resources
- Ways to boost your immune system
- Ways to support local businesses that are still open
- Ways to give back to those in need
++ Look out for a special nutrition and health focused series over next 2 weeks!
RESOURCES
FITNESS:
@rachelrecharged -- recharge method and meditation sessions
@dejariley -- dance outside the box on @popsugarfitness on YouTube
@LoveSweatFitness -- Instagram, youtube and app all workouts can be done from home
@craigjohnsjr -- personal training
@trainingmate -- online portal and all proceeds go to keeping their employees paid
@vinniesalemnofitness -- live Instagram HIIT and strength workouts
HEALTH / STRESS MANAGEMENT
@RootedBeings -- take all of their meditation classes via Zoom
@yourhormonebalance -- use code "BALANCEANDBLISS" for $100 off any hormone testing package
@bodyblissbyjess -- reach out for free 20 min discovery call and code BLISS for 50% off sugar cleanse
@coupleslearn -- couples counseling with Dr Sarah Schweitz
@iamcarlaromo -- dating & relationship coach
@chefmeganmitch -- posting easy recipes
@stayandvibe (Hae Lee)-- virtual reiki healer & certification
@taylerlayne -- human design readings
@jessegolden -- 14 Days of Positive Vibes via newsletter
BRANDS/ BUSINESSES / PRODUCTS
@beautybarchocolate -- sugar-free chocolate use code Solo2.0podcast for 20% off
@imperfectfoods -- (DM us for discount code) produce and food delivery
@instacart grocery delivery -- DM us for $10 discount code)
@yaymaker -- virtual paint nights
@grovecollaborative -- non-toxic house and beauty wares
@postmates -- offering delivery discounts to support local restaurants
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This week the sisters sit down with Les Alfred, founder of the popular “Balanced Black Girl” podcast, a lifestyle brand dedicated to promoting diversity in the wellness space. During this conversation, Les gets real about the many career transitions she had to make, in order to find her purpose and carve her own unique path to success! They also discuss:
- Les’ upbringing / early experiences as a perfectionist and over achiever
- Graduating into a recession and pivoting in the financial industry
- Getting into the fitness industry as a personal trainer
- Creating her popular blog “The Balanced Berry” in 2014 and its evolution through the years
- Deciding to move away from fitness / health and take a break from the blog
- The process of starting a podcast
- What inclusivity in wellness means
- How she developed confidence / how she avoids the comparison game
- Importance of keeping relationships strong
- Lessons from her grandmothers – who both recently passed away
RESOURCES:
Les on Instagram @balancedles
“The Balanced Black Girl” Podcast @balancedblackgirlpodcast
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This episode is ALL about gut health, starting with a foreword by Ryan, who shares the ups and downs of her personal gut health journey – including the doctors, testing and processes she’s followed to find relief from persistent, frustrating symptoms of IBS, Candida and SIBO over the last 6 years. PLUS she shares her favorite tips and tricks for soothing symptoms related to gut dysfunction.
Then Jess and Rye get into an insightful conversation around gut health and functional medicine with Naturopathic Dr Bryant Esquejo, who shares:
· Why he decided to become a naturopathic doctor despite originally planning to go the traditional route
· The benefits of working with a functional doctor
· Testing available for diff types of gut conditions
· Type of diet suggested for SIBO as well as for candida
· Probiotic suggestions
· Hormone / stress / gut connection
· Benefits of B12 injections
· His favorite podcasts / resources for finding more information on gut health!
RESOURCES
Patsy Catsos “IBS Free at Last” (Book / blog / recipes)
Epicured - Fodmap delivery
Monash App (Fodmap app)
Probiotic suggestions:
Jarrow (refrigerated probiotic)
Metagenics “Ultra flora IB” or “Ultra Flora” Probiotic
MegasporeBiotic
Heal thyself by - Dr. Christian Gonzalez
Dr Carrie Jones
Dr Jess MD
"Empowered autoimmune"
"Great Plains" Bentonite Clay
Magnesium (calm)
FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH Dr Bryant
Dr Bryant on Instagram @Dr.Bryant
Dr Bryant's website www.drbryantesquejo.com
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This week, we’re sitting down with Katie Dunlop, certified personal trainer and creator of Love Sweat Fitness, a health and fitness community that inspires women around the world to find their happy & healthy body! The LSF YouTube channel has over 23 million views and 430,000+ subscribers and Katie is constantly providing free and accessible content through her social channels and a number of amazing and supportive programs she’s created.
In this interview we learn about:
*Katie’s upbringing, her early influences and how her weight loss journey led her to discovering her passion for teaching
*The steps she took to improve the relationship she had with her body & what changes really helped her to make progress
*Where the idea for Love Sweat Fitness came from and how her social media account grew into an online community of over 750,000 women
*How she met her husband and business partner, Ryan Dunlop and what it’s like managing a team together
*Her daily routine, the kinds of meals she eats in a day and what she thinks about the keto diet
*Her philosophy around fitness and the types of workouts she loves to teach and share through LSF e-books and the app
*Some of the amazing testimonials she’s received from the women in her community & what’s she most excited about right now!
RESOURCES
Download the LSF app here
Check out all of her programs here
FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH KATIE
Katie on Instagram @lovesweatfitness
Katie’s website lovesweatfitness.com
Katie on YouTube
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
Our mom, Hormone Health Educator Candace Burch is back in the states after four months in England and we're sitting down with her to get the rundown on... you guessed it... hormones! This topic can feel overwhelming and confusing so we wanted to break it down in a simple, informative and fun way!
Here's what we cover:
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What is a hormone?
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Metaphors to help us understand what it means to have a hormone imbalance
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Defining the main sex, adrenal and androgen hormones
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Diving into specific imbalances and symptoms & steps to take to get back in balance naturally (high/low testosterone, adrenal fatigue, estrogen dominance)
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Negative effects of over-exercising
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Xeno "fake" estrogens: How they throw your hormones out of whack
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The impact of hormonal birth control & natural alternatives
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How to test your hormones via saliva + why it's more accurate than blood
RESOURCES
Your Hormone Balance Saliva Test Kit + Consultation Packages HERE
Use code BALANCEANDBLISS for $100 off any package!
Finding Harmony with Your Hormones worksheet. Email info@yourhormonebalance.com for your FREE copy!
Alisa Vitti Woman Code
Dr Jolene Brighten Beyond the Pill
Aviva Room MD
Sara Gottfried- The Hormone Cure
Julia Ross- The Mood Cure
Natural Cycles app
Four Sigmatic- mushroom elixirs, coffees, hot chocolates
Aviva Romm Uplift tincture
Vital Proteins collagen matcha
Beam CBD Dream Powder Use SOLOPODCAST for 15% off
FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH YOUR HORMONE BALANCE
Website yourhormonebalance.com
Instagram @yourhormonebalance
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
Celebrating this week of LOVE with founder of Three Day Rule Matchmaking, Talia Goldstein! Talia has always had a natural talent for pairing even the most unlikely of couples into successful relationships and we learn about her journey from working as a TV producer to eventually quitting her job to host popular singles events and personalized matchmaking services. Three Day Rule Matchmaking was officially created in 2013, allowing Talia to turn her lifelong hobby of matchmaking into a thriving business!
In this episode we also discuss:
*What it’s like to work with a professional Matchmaker
*The types of questions 3 Day Rule Matchmaking asks their clients in order to find them the perfect match
*What the whole process is like from start to finish and some of her favorite client success stories!
*Talia’s opinion on dating apps and which ones she recommends
*Tips for being yourself on a first date
*If your serious about finding your person, why you might need to treat it like a full-time job!
FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH TALIA
Talia on Instagram
Three Day Rule Matchmaking on Instagram
Three Day Rule website
Sign-up for Matchmaking service here
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
Rye & Jess are rolling solo this week, sharing some life/podcast/biz updates as well as healthy tips and resources they’re loving right now! In this episode they cover:
⁃ Jess experience as new pup mom
⁃ Reaction to Kobe’s death, life in perspective
⁃ Progress on our goals (set from our last solo ep on journaling)
⁃ Podcast updates / things upcoming
⁃ Business updates - your hormone balance and body bliss by Jess
⁃ Personal routines and fav snacks/ grocery
Resources mentioned:
Adrena uplift by Aviva Romm
Smart sweets
Kalumi Bar
Simple mills almond crackers
Trader Joe’s "coconut whipped cream"
Vital Proteins Hot cocoa collagen
Coco bakes sourdough bread
Beauty bar CBD chocolate
"Dream" powder w/ CBD by Beam
Pact cotton underware
“Maybe you should talk to someone” book
Money date checklist by Danetha Doe
Shows to watch:
Aaron Hernandez Documentary (Netflix)
History of Hip Hop (Netflix)
CNN - History of the 2000's, 90s, 80s, 70's, etc. (Netflix)
Curb your Enthusiasm (HBO)
90 Day Fiancé (TLC)
This Is Us (ABC)
Central Park 5 (Netflix)
Parks and Rec (Netflix)
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
Today, we’re catching up with Christina “Wee Wee” Porcelli who is an author, reality show contestant and game show winner! She’s a Brooklyn native and former singer/songwriter and dancer who now lives in Nashville, TN.
In this episode we talk about:
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Christina's early music career
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The process of being cast for the Dating Naked reality show on VH1
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How she pulled herself out of depression after the show aired and the self- love journey that followed
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Competing with her husband on the National TV game show, Beat Shazam with Jami Foxx
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The role that manifestation has played in her life and why she believes it really works!
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The road to writing her book & what she's most excited about today
RESOURCES
Sarah Karges 30 Days Self-Love
Esther Hicks The Teachings of Abraham
Matthew Kelly Resisting Happiness
Grammarly for editing books
FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA
Christina's Instagram @christinaweewee
F*ck Them All Big and Small on amazon
Newyorker of Nashville Podcast on itunes
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This week the sisters are joined by Hannah Testa, a dynamic 17 year old environmentalist, animal rights activist and honor student who has been “fighting for the planet and its future” since the age of 4!
Hannah has presented to thousands of adults and children across the world - as well as big businesses and governments on the local, state, and international level. She has used her influence to work with governmental leaders and business executives to develop more sustainable practices, influencing restaurants to reduce their plastic footprint, and partnering with politicians to propose legislation to protect Mother Earth.
During this conversation we discuss:
· How her activism was sparked at the age of 4
· Her journey to founding “Hannah 4 Change” at the age of 10
· Her work and activism around protecting endangered species (esp. rhinos & elephants)
· How she got comfortable speaking to large groups; advice for public speaking
· Handling criticism related to being an outspoken, young activist, vegan and woman of color
· Why we should care about plastic pollution and climate change and how we can individually make a difference
· How she balances activism with being a high school student!
FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH HANNAH
Hannah4change.org
@hannah4change
Resources on plastic pollution:
www.5gyres.org
https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/
Adopt an elephant or rhino:
https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This week's conversation with Bianca Wilson of Say Space is not only raw and real but it's NEEDED. Bianca is passionate about opening up "uncomfortable" conversations around race and does so in a way that is shifting the landscape and creating tangible, impactful CHANGE.
In this episode we talk about:
*Bianca's early upbringing and the life experiences that sparked activism in her!
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Why the race relations classes she took in college changed her perspective of the world
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How her company "Say Space" was born and the work she and her partner are doing to create an intentional space for transformative conversations around the blindspots within corporate companies and organizations.
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Breaking down Say Space's three pillars around psychological safety (Curiosity Authenticity Responsibility)
*The major reasons people have blocks around talking about race and how/why it's important to open up these conversations with friends, family and loved ones
- The exclusivity of the wellness space (especially in LA) and what we can do to make it more inclusive and accessible. Why AWARENESS is key!
*Why curiosity is SO important and how avoiding conversations around race (in hopes of not saying "the wrong thing") can actually be more harmful than helpful
RESOURCES
READ:
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism — by Robin DiAngelo
Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication – by Oren Jay Sofer
It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle — by Mark Wolynn
WATCH:
How To Overcome Our Bias - Walk Boldly Towards Them (TED Talk)
The Mask You Live In (Documentary)
LISTEN:
Good Ancestor (Podcast)
Code Switch (NPR) (Podcast)
CONNECT WITH BIANCA AND SAY SPACE
www.Say-Space.com
LinkedIN Say Space
bianca@sayspace.com
Bianca's Instagram @emotionalfreedomcoach
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This week the sisters are sharing their conversation with Justis Cooper: international photographer, videographer, visual storyteller, and one of the creative minds and personalities behind the Travel Brand High On Life - which is wildly popular on YouTube with over 600K subscribers and a million+ followers on Instagram.
In this conversation, Justis shares:
- How he developed the travel bug early on, and how joining the Canadian Coast Guard allowed him to begin traveling the world
- What he learned from his first Solo trip to Thailand
- “High on life:” how it came to be so popular, what their early videos were like, how his role and skill set developed on the team
- How he was able to make $ while traveling the world with High on Life
- Working through grief after losing 3 of his best friends in a tragic accident
- Advice for communicating with a friend or loved one who has lost someone
- His personal journey of discovering his true self and purpose after tragedy
- How High on Life received backlash and bullying as a result of an incident in 2016; how that impacted him and influenced their anti-bullying campaign
- Advice for becoming more environmentally aware, reducing your carbon footprint, and helping make the world a happier, healthier place
- Tips for sleeping on the plane and overcoming anxiety around flying
- His mission and vision for the future
PLUS: Rye & Jess share their fav travel hacks in the intro to this episode!
(Most items mentioned below- check our instagram @solo2.0podcast for more resources!)
RESOURCES:
SOLO Travel Tips for Women
Jetlagrooster.com
Trtl neck pillow
Blendjet.com(blender on the go)
Artisana coconut butter packets
Vital Proteins matcha collagen
Four Sigmatic use code shroombliss for 10% off
Lakanto Monkfruit Liquid Sweetner
Beauty Bar Chocolate Use code SOLO2.0PODCAST for 20% off!
Bulletproof Collagen Protein Bars
Atlas Protein Bars
Ultima Electrolytes
Rye + Jess kick off 2020 with a conversation around money with personal finance expert and Money + Mimosas founder, Danetha Doe! The beginning of a new year is a great time to focus on creating healthier routines and establishing better habits around spending and saving. So if the word “finances” makes you cringe, this episode is for you! Danetha has a magical way of taking away the dread and intimidation around money talk and turning it into something fun!
In this episode, Danetha shares:
- Her personal journey from graduating during the recession of 2008 to stepping into her power as an entrepreneur and rewriting her personal money story to be able to create a strong "aura" around money
*Where the concept for Money and Mimosas came from and what makes her approach to financial education different
*Why she believes that your net-worth is directly tied to your self-worth and some of her favorite money mindset mantras
*The "money date" concept she created- what it is and how it can help you approach your finances in a more fun and realistic way
*Advice she would give to couples to have more open and honest dialogues around money
*Common financial terms related to investing and saving that are helpful to know
*Her experience as a host on Ashton Kutcher’s “From Broke” reality series and some of her favorite success stories
*Apps to use for investing, credit cards that offer the best rewards, and other tips for saving money!
RESOURCES
Elivest- investment by women for women
Betterment- investment tool
Southwest Credit Card (companion pass benefits)
CONNECT WITH DANETHA
Danetha’s Website here
Sign-up for Danetha’s newsletter and get your “money date” check-list here
Watch “Going from Broke” on crackle.com and stream for free here
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This week’s episode is a guided exercise by Rye and Jess focused on individual reflection, intention setting, and overcoming challenges to help us each look inward, get connected with ourselves and create action steps to help us achieve our goals going into 2020!
We encourage having a pen and paper for this one, so you can track your responses as you listen along!
Steps you will go through in this episode:
REFLECTION:
- Zero’ing in on relationships, success and health, you’ll come up with a goal to focus on in each category
- What feels good? What needs work?
INTENTION SETTING:
- Understanding how to set a clear intention rooted in positivity
CREATING ACTION STEPS:
- Learning to attach an action step to each intention in order to make progress in that area
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES:
- Preparing yourself for challenges that may pop up / considering ways to overcome them
CREATIVITY OVER CONSUMPTION
- We end with a challenge: consider reducing your consumption of media in favor of creating space for creativity
We end with a giveaway with Willowbee.com - to enter, take a screen shot of this episode and tag us on your Instagram stories @solo2.0podcast. Mention your biggest takeaway from the episode for a bonus entry. Winner will be announced Wednesday, January 1st on Instagram.
RESOURCES:
DM us at @Solo2.0podcast to request the SOLO reflection + projection journal exercise
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This episode provides an inspiring, eye opening conversation with Chelsey Scaffidi and Erica Galia, founders of Rooted Beings, a restorative wellness and meditation studio in Manhattan Beach described “as a place to become grounded and consciously connect to your human nature. A place to be rooted in who you are, where you want to take your life and help you stand firm in your being.”
In this episode, Erica begins by leading us in a beautiful meditation (as they do before all classes), then Chelsey and Erica help us understand the value of meditation on a deeper level – including the various types of meditation that exist, along with tools, tips and resources for increasing mindfulness and developing a meditative practice that works for you (because as they say, it is not ‘one size fits all’ and meditation does not need to look any one way!). They also touch on how to make an impact in the world, as Chelsey recently returned from building a well in Africa, on behalf of Rooted Beings, with the Thirst Project.
In this episode we also discuss:
• The different layers of their mission, including accessibility, community, and helping people find a meditation practice that fits their personality
• How they formed Rooted Beings and how their original visions and ideas have evolved and expanded
• How meditation transformed Erica’s life, reduced her anxiety and allowed her to tap into her elevated potential
• Erica’s favorite meditation mantras
• The moment Chelsey realized she needed to set boundaries in her life as a busy attorney, leading her to develop skills and interests in yoga, meditation, and ultimately join forces with Erica to create Rooted Beings
• Meditation apps they recommend
• What a sound bath is, including benefits
• What crystals are, how they can be implemented in a meditation practice
• Ways to create your own meditation event + community
• How they worked with Thirst Project to build a well, and how it immediately changes the lives of the citizens in that village
• Ways to give back that don’t cost money and how to find a cause you care about
• What they are excited about in the future, including a Rooted Beings app!
PLUS: Rye & Jess share their favorite mindfulness practices in the intro to this episode, and Jess explains the concept of “Mindful Meals" and challenges us all to aim for 1 mindful meal per day.
Resources:
Erica's fav books on meditation:
- "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael A. Singer
- "How to Meditate" by Pema Chodron
CONNECT WITH ROOTED BEINGS
Rootedbeings on Instagram: @rootedbeings
www.rootedbeings.com // hello@rootedbeings.com
(^^Sign up for their newsletter!)
Erica on Instagram: @EricaRachelK
Chelsey on Instagram: @Cziegs
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST
Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS
Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH
This week, Rye and Jess had a really powerful conversation with Model, Speaker and Body Acceptance Activist, Carmen Rene.
Carmen has a thriving, engaged community of followers on Instagram, through her account - "eatthecaketoo" where she shares insightful, thought-provoking captions, along with unfiltered, un-airbrushed photos, celebrating her curves, rolls and every bit of cellulite..encouraging others to be kind themselves, embrace and accept their bodies as they - in all their beauty! Carmen also shares a lot of realness, recipes, plus size fashion tips and more on her YouTube channel, which she plans to ramp up even more in 2020!
In this episode we talk about:
- The moment when she realized that something was “wrong” with her body size and how it almost became the catalyst for her journey to becoming a body positive activist
- Her experience going to weight watchers from the 6th grade on and how she finally broke free from the diet culture and decided to focus on how foods make her feel instead of if they would help her lose weight
- The sexy photoshoot that was the jump off point for her Eat the Cake Too movement on Instagram and how she highlighted all areas of her body to communicate the message that your body is beautiful no matter what your size
- Carmen’s experience living with lymphedema and how it’s impacted her confidence, her modeling career and her message
- The misconception that being fat is unhealthy and why our health cannot be measured on a scale
- What body acceptance means to her and how she’s gotten to a place where she fully and unapologetically embraces her body in real life and on social media
- The support she’s received from her partner and how he’s helped her to fully embrace her body
PLUS What Carmen is really looking forward to sharing more of in 2020!
Resources:
Carmen Rene on Instagram @eathecaketoo
Carmen Rene on YouTube
Carmen’s Inspirations on Instagram
Tess Holiday @tessholliday
Paul Fishman @paulfishman
Brianna McDonnell @_the_b_word_
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
This week, Rye and Jess have a really fun conversation with their hilarious bestie and floral ninja / spatial designer, Rosemary Stafford. She has a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary and designs floral arrangements for weddings and events, is fully invested in the farming process via Vibrant Valley Farms, partners with the Instagram influencer duo The Gay Beards and is the official florist for Ted Ex in Portland, Oregon.
In this episode we talk about:
- What little Rose was like and how she discovered her love for the world of botanicals
- How she got her feet wet in the industry and some of the first jobs and connections she made to gain real world experience
- What it's really like to be a florist in a competitive industry and some of the highs and lows of owning her own business
- The truth behind the floral industry-- why it's important to source and support local florists, how Trader Joe's flowers are so cheap and similarities between the food and the floral industry
- Tips and tricks for making your own bouquet (just in time for the holidays!) and how to create arrangements that last more than just a few days!
- PLUS some of the things she's most excited about in her business!
We had so much fun learning more about our friend Rose’s botanical journey and can’t wait to hear what you think of the episode! And if you like what you hear, please be sure to subscribe, rate & review as your support really does help us to keep these conversations coming!
Resources
Rosemary’s website
Rosemary on Instagram
Gay Beards on Instagram
Vibrant Valley Farms
Jess & Rose’s promo video the first day they met
CONNECT WITH US
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
This week the sisters sit down with Taylor Nolan, a Psychotherapist who appeared on ABC’s The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Because of her portrayal on the show, Taylor received harsh criticism and cyber bullying--resulting in a nasty depression that took a lot of personal work and therapy for her to overcome. Today, Taylor is open about her struggles and uses her voice and her platform to speak openly about taboo topics like mental health and sexuality, sharing thought provoking interviews every week on her popular podcast “Let’s Talk About It!"
Taylor received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and practices as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state. Taylor is smart, bold and beautiful and shares some unconventional opinions and lots of wisdom in this episode, including:
- Her upbringing: experiencing racism, moving around a lot, dealing with loss
- Why she ultimately decided to go to school to become a therapist and what drew her into the work of wanting to help people
- What prompted her to apply for the Bachelor, as well as return to the show (Bachelor in Paradise) after receiving backlash from the first
- The depression that she experienced as a result of the show and how she pulled herself out of it
- How she deals with cyber bullying and responds to negativity
- What kinds of people can benefit from therapy and breaking down stigmas around it, especially when it comes to what a therapist should "look or act like"
- Why she started the "Let's Talk About It" Podcast, and some of her favorite topics to dissect and demystify including sexuality, toxic monogamy and female masturbation
- The difference between boundaries and ultimatums
- What she's super excited about in her business and love life right now!
PLUS jess opens up about her sexuality / relationship to her body in the intro to the episode, and Rye shares resources and tips for having an open mind around taboo topics and exercising understanding for those with different views or lifestyles.
Resources
Taylor on Instagram @TayMocha
Let's Talk About It - Taylor Nolan's Podcast
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Resources Ryan referenced in this episode:
Legal Sex Worker, Alice Little on The Skinny Confidential Podcast
Aubrey Marcus "Open Relationship" guide
The Deuce on HBO
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This week, the solo 2.0 sisters are having a lively conversation with self-love coach and "you do you" activist, Paul Fishman!
Paul offers courses, coaching services and a variety of resources and tools to help people learn how to define their individuality, find practical ways to love themselves and become more self aware. Paul's own self love journey included a 75lb weight loss, coming out to his friends and family, getting out of 75K of debt and breaking free from the need to constantly people please. It wasn't until he reached rock bottom that he knew he had to drastically change his circumstances and completely overhauled his life and his habits for a new beginning and a road to self-love!
In this episode we talk about:
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Paul's online course The Self-love Diet and how he works with clients to help them break through blocks around worthiness and feelings of guilt for putting themselves first
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The themes that often come up for people that go through his programs and breakthroughs they have experienced
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The fundamentals of a self love practice
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What it means to "communicate with compassion"
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Working through fear, moving through shame and trauma and releasing expectations
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His 4 part P A U L strategy for self love
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The importance of investing in ourselves and stepping into your own self-worth
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How he has built a successful business around self love, including being open about recent challenges and blocks that he is working through!
Rye and Jess also share one of their favorite forms of self-love before the episode!
Resources
Paul Fishman on Instagram
Paul's podcast, The Road to Self-Love
Paul's website w/ his courses PaulFishman.Love
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This week, Rye and Jess sit down with fellow LA podcasters and best friends, Aly French and Erica Stein of the Courageous Wellness podcast.
Erica is a director, producer, writer, and wellness enthusiast whose health journey began after a 50 pound weight loss that propelled her onto the road to self-love. While Aly is a performing artist, talent manager and host, whose work has taken her around the world. As a performer, Aly was always interested in how to fuel her body properly, but it wasn't until she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that her wellness journey was truly ignited and her passion for nutrition took on an entirely new meaning!
Today, both Aly and Erica are certified holistic health coaches via the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and come together on their podcast to share real health & wellness journeys from guests with courageous stories like their own!
In this episode we talk about:
- How Erica and Aly met through their Buddhist practice and the origins of the religion
- Erica's experience growing up Buddhist, and how chanting is a form of daily self-care (+ she chants on air)
- Aly’s religious evolution from Catholic home to joining Christian groups in college, to forging her own path through Buddhism
- The power of community to support us through difficult times
- Aly's life as a performing artist and how her cancer diagnosis at 29 impacted her life and her relationship with mind, body and spirit!
- Erica's weight loss journey and the steps she took to love herself from the inside out, after years of body dysmorphia and emotional eating
- The powerful mantra that sparked Erica’s healing journey
- How they balance multiple jobs with the podcast
- Their mission to help others get healthy and happy and make access to food and wellness more accessible in this country
- What they're both excited about in their personal and professional lives and what's next for Courageous Wellness!
PLUS Jess & Rye share their top stress-busting tips and techniques in the intro to the episode!
Resources
Courageous Wellness on Instagram
Erica Stein Freedman on Instagram
Aly French on Instagram
Women Erica and Aly admire:
Kelly Leveque
Danika Brysha
Resources
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
This week Rye and Jess bring on their good friend, Lauren Breiding, Clean Living Consultant and founder of Detox Me Tuesday for an educational episode focused on chemicals and toxins in our personal products: what you need to look out for, why it matters, and how to gradually switch your products to those with safer ingredients.
Lauren currently works with Beauty Counter (a clean beauty and skincare company with over 150 products made without chemicals, adhering to the highest standards of safety), and has been researching ways to live a cleaner, safer life for over four years through using safer products on her body and in her home. Her goal is to empower others through education so they can be in charge of the products they are using in their own homes...
In this episode Lauren shares:
- What it means to be a "clean living consultant"
- Her "why" for getting into this
- How her focus has shifted as a new mom, and how she helps other moms prepare the home for a baby
- Why it’s important for people to avoid toxic products - what it means to reduce the toxic load on your system
- US regulations VS European regulations
- Green washing - how companies get away with marketing products as non toxic
- Environmental working group: what it is, the mission behind it
- Finding all natural brands you trust
- Quality VS performance with natural products .. how to find products that work well
- Good natural deodorants (especially for sensitive people!)
- The big 3 ingredients to avoid
- How individuals can use their voice to make a difference
PLUS Jess and Rye share their favorite non toxic skincare and makeup products. They also show Lauren some (non "clean" products) they had around the home, and she breaks down the "good" and "bad" ingredients to look for
Resources
Lauren's Instagram @laurenbreiding
Lauren's blog / clean living tips: detoxmetuesday.com
Environmental Working Group (great resource for finding non toxic products. You can look up products you use and see their rating!)
Resources
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
Just in time for the holidays, Rye and Jess sit down with Kelley Hoag, Behavioral Health Advisor and founder of Root to Rise Health. Kelley breaks down effective ways to make positive changes to our health and habits, centered around looking at the “function of a behavior” aka why we are engaging in a behavior to begin with.
Before they get into the interview, Jess kicks off the episode sharing insights from an NPR article about changing habits, and challenges us all to ‘move’ our body in a new way this holiday season!
Ryan shares her key takeaways from a documentary she recently watched called “The Great Hack,” about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which ultimately examines the fact that companies are using our online behavior – what we look at, what we buy, how we interact – to sell us things and sway our behavior.
During this interview, Kelley shares:
- How she got into this field
- When she decided to shift her focus to health/wellness
- The challenges she experienced going through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN),
- And she used her behavioral analysis skills to heal herself from over- obsession w/nutrition and over exercising
- Her philosophy about changing habits with self respect and self worth
- How she works with clients to help them change their habits
- We even get into some live coaching; Ryan shares her struggle to get in a regular meditation practice, and Kelley helps her shift her mindset around that
Resources
Kelley on Instagram @RootToRiseHealth
Kelley’s Website(where she offers free discovery calls!)
Kelly Leveque (a resource Kelley trusts for health insights/advice)
Resources
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
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Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
In this episode, we dive into all things CBD with Beam’s Co-Founder, Matt Lombardi. Beam is a 100% THC-free, organic CBD lifestyle brand created by Matt and Kevin Moran, two best friends on a mission to empower people to push their limits and pursue their passions by improving their physical and mental state. With their backgrounds in hockey and crossfit, they wanted to create a natural remedy that would reduce their inflammation and ease pain while still meeting their personal wellness standards—natural, non-toxic, and high-performing!
We talk about:
- How Matt and Kevin met, their previous career and athletic backgrounds and mutual love for fitness and wellness!
- Tips for how to start a business from the ground up and not get discouraged by the bumps along the way
- How to keep moving forward and stay focused in an “over-saturated” market
- Why they started experimenting with CBD and the benefits they discovered for inflammation, sleep quality and Kevin’s chronic migraines
- CBD 101: What is CBD, the difference between TCH and TCH-free CBD, the current legalities
- Common CBD misconceptions and stigmas laid out and broken down
- What makes Beam different from all the other brands on the shelves?
- Understanding labels, why lab testing is important and what questions to ask when choosing your next CBD product
- Tips for finding your personal CBD “sweet spot”
- The most common Beam testimonials
- What Matt and Kevin are most excited about and their upcoming documentary!
We talk about:
@beam
BeamTLC.com
@Mattlombardi24
Use code SOLOPODCAST for 15% off at BeamTLC.com
Resources
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
It’s time for another SOLO episode with your hosts, Rye and Jess! After releasing 13 episodes and recording almost 20, the sisters thought it would be a good time to check back in and share some updates, as well as open up about their upbringing, careers and relationships. (realizing that they have only shared bits and pieces in different episodes so far!).
In this episode they discuss:
· The behind the scenes of the podcast process since launching 1 month ago
· Frustrations w/ social media
· The challenge of being 100% themselves
· Details about their upbringing, how moving several times impacted their personality
· Interests and passions that developed at an early age
· Ryan’s take on working and saving $, and the main career experiences that himpacted where she is today
· Jess’s early career experiences, including her first job after moving to LA—with a high end craft cocktail event company
· Secret to success w/ their significant others ++ challenges too
· Goals for the podcast in 2020!
Resources
Got ideas for guests in 2020?
Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Or send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
This week Ry and Jess sit down with their friend Krista Williams, co-host of the Almost 30 Podcast and creator of Hundred Blog which stands for “keep it one hundred” (her life motto). The Almost 30 Podcast is a top-rated lifestyle podcast, brand, and community hosted by Krista and her best friend, Lindsey Simcik. With over 12 million downloads, the podcast has reached people in more than 150 countries & their events have attracted more than 2,000 attendees.
In this episode, Krista talks about her journey from blogging before it was mainstream, what it took to grow a podcast from the ground up and all of the jobs she had to juggle to make it happen!
In this episode, we also discuss:
- Ry & Krista’s experience meeting in the blogging world and supporting one another through their ups and downs!
- Why Krista always felt like something was missing from fashion blogging & how podcasting filled the need she had to go deeper
- How she and Lindsey met, started the Almost 30 Podcast and began recording 3 years ago. The process of recording for over 6 months in a spare room until they finally decided to bring on their first guests
- Krista’s decision to quit her corporate job and the massive growth that happened with the podcast once she was all-in! PLUS the importance of your money mindset and how to think strategically and prepare before making a major career change
- How to find your voice, be vulnerable and remain true to who you are
- The Almost 30 Nation-- a community which consists of almost 15K private Facebook group subscribers + 80 subgroups. The vulnerable conversations that happen within these groups and the support and friendships that have been created online and via meet-ups and events across the country.
- How to navigate negative comments & feedback and deal with the comparison game.
- The power of hiring and delegating in growing a business + some of Krista’s favorite business tips & tools
- Her spiritual practice and her experience going through Reiki training
- What’s she’s most excited about in her life & business!
RESOURCES
Krista’s instagram @itskrista
Almost 30 Podcast on iTunes
@almost30podcast
Krista’s Instagram Inspo: @Jenna Kutcher
Business Management Tools:
Slack
Streak
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Ryan Burch on Instagram
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This week Ry and Jess open up about their spirituality, including having their first Reiki sessions with Hae Lee, who joins the podcast to educate listeners all about this Eastern healing modality! Hae’s mission as a healer is to hold a safe space for people to heal, release and let go of whatever is no longer serving them, and she does this through a combination of yoga, visual meditation, breath work, Reiki, medicine reading and ear acupuncture!
Hae discovered her gifts at an early age, regularly hearing voices from spirits and angels and getting approached by strangers and psychics around the world, encouraging her to embrace her gift. In this episode, Hae shares her decision to leave her corporate job to become a full time Reiki healer, and how she approaches her work and her sessions to help people release tension from stress, anxiety and trauma.
In this episode we also discuss:
- The circumstances around leaving her corporate job to become a Reiki healer
- Her grandmother’s gifts
- Why people may be skeptical of Reiki
- What Reiki is, what “Universal Light Force Energy” means
- How Reiki training works and why people get certified
- Chakras- what they stand for, colors associated
- How Reiki speeds up the healing process
- Jess and Ry's experience getting a session with Hae / key take aways
- How Hae structures her Reiki sessions
- How virtual Reiki works
- What to do when your chakras are closed
- Common client needs (who seems to gravitate towards Reiki the most)
- How she found her current space in Malibu
Resources
Hae on Instagram @StayandVibe
Sign up for her Reiki Training, Sat. Jan 25 – Venice, CA
Book a Reiki Session @ Calamigos Ranch Resort, Malibu, CA
Book a virtual Reiki Session
Use code “solo” for 10% off virtual or in person services
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Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
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In this week’s episode, Jess & Ry sit down with their good friend, ultimate fitness and movement pro, Rachel McClusky of Rachel Recharged. Rachel is NASM certified, Manager of Talent & Training at Box Union and the creator of Recharge Wellness Co., hosting wellness events and retreats across the country. Rachel grew up with a family fully-immersed in the music industry and was a singer/songwriter from the ages of 11-19 until she had a change of heart that led her to pursue a career in group fitness instead! Today, Rachel is passionate about creating experiences through movement and will soon be debuting her "Recharge Method:" a cathartic movement experience that blends meditation movement and breath work to make you feel comfortable and confident using your voice and your body!
In this episode Rachel also discusses:
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Her one-of-a-kind moving meditation and how she opens the space for people to move emotions through their body in a group setting
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How to take the pressure and guilt away from a meditation practice and why it looks differently for everyone
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Being 10 years sober and what it was like to enter into a treatment center for drugs, alcohol & an eating disorder at just 15 years old
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The comparison game when it comes to career and body image and how she stays grounded and rooted in who she is
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Her journey to body acceptance and removing the pressures to look a certain way as a fitness instructor in LA.
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Why she believes fitness should be about being strong, having a release & an experience, and not about fitting into a certain or “accepted” body type
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How she went from never boxing a day in her life to becoming a Box Union Coach for over 1.5 years!
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Creating a more positive space within a group of women, rather than bonding over negative self-talk
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Her favorite daily mantras and affirmations
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How she recharges behind the scenes & how self-care can be as simple as getting back to the basics and creating space for yourself
PLUS quick fire questions: her personal mission, her Instagram inspiration, favorite health trend and what she’s most excited about this year!
During the intro to this episode, Ryan and Jess talk about the importance of positive mantras for body confidence & the importance of moving your body in ways that you love in order to create a positive relationship with exercise!
Resources:
Rachel on Instagram @rachelrecharged
Rachel’s website RachelRecharged.com - stay tuned for her Recharge Method class launching in January of next year!
Box Union (find Rachel’s schedule posts in her Instagram stories every week as well)
@chinaealexander (Rachel’s Instagram Inspiration)
@gabbybernstein (Rachel’s Instagram Inspiration)
This week the sisters are joined by go-getter extraordinaire, Darby Jackson— a former athlete turned entrepreneur with a history of standing up for what she believes in and diving headfirst into challenges to achieve success. Darby grew up in a family of entrepreneurs and started her first business at just 6 years old! At 10 years old, Darby began training for the Olympics in Water Polo and was a top recruit at Berkley, making the National Team.
After losing a close friend to cancer and battling an eating disorder out of college, Darby found her calling in the health and wellness industry, first becoming a health and wellness consultant, then co-founding “Apres," one of the first plant-based, ready-to-drink protein beverage companies to hit the market--shaking up industry standards!
In this episode, Darby also discusses:
· Her first jobs out of college
· Protesting her water polo coach at Berkeley
· The psychological impact of leaving Water Polo and seeking greater ‘purpose’
· Joining a sorority and developing an eating disorder
· Raising millions of dollars for lung cancer in her late friend’s honor, appearing on MSNBC
· Building her own health consulting business, regularly appearing on local TV
· Her daily confidence-building routine
· The process of rebuilding a healthier body image and mindset around food and fitness
· Her favorite healing modalities
· The process of launching Apres and creating a formula that set it apart
· How she prepared to pitch Venture Capitalists, often as the only woman in the room
· The struggle in the hustle of entrepreneurship
· Strengthening her adrenals, focusing on hormone balance, redefining true “wellness” for herself
Note: Darby has parted ways with Apres since we recorded this interview. She is taking much needed time for rest and recovery and meditating on her next step!
Resources:
Darby on Instagram
Boss Babes (Darby’s Podcast Inspiration)
Aubrey Marcus (Darby’s Podcast Inspiration)
During the intro to this episode, Ryan and Jess talk about preparation as a key to overcoming fear and anxiety and becoming more confident for big presentations
Connect with us and let us know what you think of the podcast!
Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
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This week, Jess and Ry sit down with their mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch, M.A., founder of Your Hormone Balance. Candace earned her masters in Health Education in 1979, and has had a 30+ year career in health and wellness, always advocating for safe, natural approaches to health care and disease prevention. She continues to spread awareness about the importance of natural hormone balance: speaking at events, on podcasts and consulting with women every day, helping them relieve symptoms, prevent disease and improve their quality of life.
In this episode, Candace shares her experience growing up in the 50’s, moving from Chicago to Beverly Hills at a young age, and overcoming allergies and adrenal issues. Candace talks about the lack of awareness around nutrition when she was growing up and how her health and self confidence was influenced by her upbringing. Candace also shares how she became fascinated with hormones and health, and the skiing injury that ultimately lead to her decision to pursue a Masters Degree in Health Education.
They also discuss:
· Candace’s 17 day juice fast while living on a health farm in the 70s
· Founding A.H.H.A “Aspen Holistic Health Association” after college
· Her earliest career experiences out of college in radio and for a local news station
· Her reaction to birth control when it was first introduced
· The vexed topic of birth control and non hormonal options
· The impact of protein and diet on ovulation / healthy cycles
· Candace’s experience going through peri-menopause while Ry and Jess were very young
· Her work as Director of Education for one of the nations largest hormone testing labs
· How she finds meaning and purpose through her work with Your Hormone Balance today
· Why saliva is her preferred hormone testing method and how she works with clients to detect and correct imbalances
· PLUS quick fire questions: her personal mission, her favorite health trend and what she’s most excited about this year!
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Solo 2.0 Podcast on Instagram
Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
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This week the sisters sit down with Spencer Paysinger, a former professional football player turned Consulting Producer on the hit CW drama “All American,” which is loosely based on his life growing up in South Central LA and commuting to Beverly Hills High School to play football. Spencer talks about his early upbringing, as well as what it was like to play college football at University of Oregon, and the ups and down of spending seven seasons as a linebacker in the NFL (including winning a Super Bowl in his first season with the New York Giants in 2011).
Despite his success in Football, Spencer dreamed of achieving more, and cultivated a mindset early on to develop skills and interests off the field that would allow him to thrive in all aspects of his life.
In this episode Spencer also discusses:
- What it was like to commute from South Central every day and be surrounded by extreme wealth and privilege at Beverly Hills High
- The distinction of football as a “job” VS a “career”
- The experience of being a collegiate athlete: juggling daily practice, homework, exams, friends and finances
- His thoughts on the Pay for Play bill recently passed in California
- The early life experiences and mentorships that helped him achieve success outside of football
- His experience in the NFL, winning the Superbowl then changing teams
- The process of writing and selling through the script (for All American)
- His relationship with the stars of the show
- How his community has responded to the portrayal of South Central in the show
- His non profit work with KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) – accessible education for low income communities
- His other entrepreneurial ventures including film-making and hospitality
- His family life and goals for the future!
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Rye and Jess also share their tips for finding mentors and seeking out new skills, interests or career path (in the intro to the episode).
Resources
Watch Season 2 of All American on the CW, new episodes Mondays @ 8pm (Season 1 also on Netflix!)
KIPP – Knowledge is Power
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Jess and Ry sit down with Carla Romo, certified dating & relationship coach, author, and speaker. Carla helps women who feel stuck and stagnant build purpose and confidence in their break-ups, dating life and relationships. Growing up, Carla experienced domestic abuse and entered into several toxic relationships, but was able to come out the other side with strength, positivity and a very clear sense of her purpose here on earth...to help others build healthier relationships in all areas of their lives.
In this episode Carla discusses:
· The secret sauce to relationships
· Spotting red flags in relationships
· The impact of codependency and narcissism in a relationship
· Avoiding the “fixer” mentality
· Learning to be happy outside of a controlling relationship
· The truth about “self love” and the WORK it takes
· Her views on “self care”
· How to find love outside of dating apps
· Trust after infidelity
· Her experience with domestic abuse, how she changed her mindset from “victim” to “survivor”
· Her of toxic relationships and what she learned
· How she met her current boyfriend, and how they handled long distance for over a year
· The process of writing her book
· What to expect in her new book, Contagious Love
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Rye and Jess also share their own dating / relationship advice, including:
- Creating unique and memorable experiences with your partner with an "activities list"
- Learning how to communicate through disagreements and life transitions
Resources
I am Carla Romo Website (to order her book!)
I am Carla Romo Instagram
If you leave a review this week, make sure to include either your IG handle or your first name and last initial, because we will choose 1 reviewer to send Carla's new book: Contagious Love! (And will announce the selected listener by sharing a screenshot of the review on our Instagram next Wed, 10/30. So DM us if you see your name & review!).
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For many people, the holidays are chock full of events, get togethers, over consumption, and/or being out of your routine--which can lead to feelings of guilt, anxiety, or just feeling really run down. In this episode, the sisters provide their top strategies for maintaining healthy habits throughout the holidays, while also being kind to yourself and enjoying the season!
In this episode, Jess and Ryan discuss:
- Avoiding the "all or nothing" mentality around the holidays
- "Scripting your setbacks” - which is a concept Jess often uses with clients to help them plan out their response to stressful or challenging situations (food / drinking / relationships)
- Journaling tips to keep your mind right during busier times
- How to create a routine outside of your routine - such as when you’re traveling
- The importance of incorporating some movement during busy times
- Setting boundaries to help manage your time and prioritize self care
- PLUS mindset tips for busting through toxic self talk and avoiding the binge and restrict trap that so many of us can fall into during the holidays.
Resources:
Chomps jerky
Blender jet
Laird superfood
Four sigmatic
Omica sweetener
Lakanto liquid sweetener
Smart sweets
Liv Hungry
Beauty Bar Chocolate
Be Well by Kelly Freezer Fudge
If you liked this episode, let us know by rating, reviewing and subscribing! And remember: if you leave a review this week, make sure to include your first name and last initial, because we will choose 1 listener to send a bundle of Wish Garden Herbs tinctures and teas!
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Candice Puthawala, founder of the sugar free, adaptogenic "Beauty Bar Chocolate," shares her 19 year journey working in the fashion industry with her young daughter in tow. Candice describes the moment her body began to shut down as a result of chronic stress and toxic work conditions—ultimately leading to 3 autoimmune diagnoses, which shifted her life in a completely new direction. This new path allowed her to go deep and re-connect with her innermost self, embrace her intuition and turn her natural skills and interests into a beautiful (and delicious!) new wellness product!
In this episode Candice also discusses:
⁃ Her experience going to Fashion School (FIDM) as a very young single mom
⁃ How she stayed true to her values / morals in the cut-throat fashion industry
⁃ Getting her own storefront and becoming successful
⁃ Dealing with low esteem
⁃ Her advice for meditation, and her formula for manifestation, including “letters to the universe”
⁃ Finding her voice through meditation, public speaking classes, therapy & integrative medicine
⁃ Going to the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy to find a new career path
⁃ Realizing her purpose; combining fashion and wellness to create Beauty Bar Chocolate!
⁃ The benefits of adaptogens and cacao (both in the formula of her bar)
⁃ Her skin care secrets!
Resources
Beauty Bar Chocolate – Get 20% off w/ code: SOLO2.0PODCAST
Candice Puthawala on Instagram
Beauty Bar Chocolate on Instagram
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy
Skin Te (sparkling collagen tea)
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Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
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This week, the sisters sit down with clean crafted wine consultant and full time paramedic, Andrea LeClair, who has developed a passion for educating people about clean wine after becoming a consultant for clean wine club company, Scout and Cellar.
Andrea wants to help people understand what’s really in their wine bottles and how to find cleaner alternatives (without chemicals, additives or added sugar!) that actually fit into a healthy lifestyle.
In this episode we discuss:
· What bio dynamic, organic, natural and sustainable labels mean
· Why the labeling around wine is so confusing
· Why there are a lack of regulations in the wine industry
· What sulfates & tannins are, how they impact us
· Understanding Mega Purple and Round Up
· How much sugar is in wine VS clean, organic wine
· More about the female founder (and former attorney) behind Scout and Cellar
· How Scout and Cellar lab tests to detect chemicals and additives and what their guidelines are for “clean wine”
· Why clean wine is growing in popularity
· How winemakers manipulate wine to impact taste / cover up imperfections
Resources:
Scout and Cellar
Andrea LeClair on Instagram
The Wine Bible
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Ryan Burch on Instagram
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Jess and Rye sit down with Jesse Golden: a devoted mother, Holistic Health Practitioner, author, yoga teacher, model, and founder of The Golden Secrets (a line of chemical free perfumes)
In this episode Jesse talks about her upbringing as a ballerina, her career as a professional model and what is was like to be diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 29 years old. As a ballerina she was taught to ignore pain but when she was faced with this debilitating disease she had to learn to listen to her body which is when her life really shifted.
In this episode Jesse also shares:
- Her background as a ballet dancer
- Why she struggled to fully embrace her career as a model
- Being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis as a young mom
- Her experience going from a life centered around movement to becoming bed-ridden and why she now sees it as a blessing
- The creation of her personal formulated products The Golden Secrets
- The powerful impact of affirmations and mantras in healing & retraining the bran to think positively
- The importance of bringing mindfulness into everything you do
RESOURCES
Dr Zach Bush
Louise Hayes, "You Can Heal Your Life"
The Golden Secrets
The Golden Secrets to Optimal Health Book
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Jessica Suchan on Instagram
Ryan Burch on Instagram
Email us: Solo2.0Podcast@gmail.com
In this episode the sisters sit down with Deja Riley: boxing instructor and movement coach, host of Dance Fit Sugar on @popsugarfitness and the creator of #DanceOutofTheBox which combines shadowboxing and dance in a rhythmic cardio workout!
During this conversation, Deja gets real about her experience moving to LA to make it as a professional dancer, juggling multiple jobs, struggling to pay rent in a small apartment with her 2 sisters – eventually booking gigs for stars like Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Trey Songz, Katie Perry, JLo and more. She discusses the toll of this physically and emotionally tough career, what it did to her confidence and the moment she decided it was time to leave her “dream career” behind in favor of a more purposeful path—one that is now perfectly aligned with who she is and how she wants to live!
In this episode, Deja also shares:
- The ups and downs of her 10+ years as a dancer
- The wisdom and support provided by her family and husband, which shaped her work ethic & helped her stay strong despite intense periods of stress
- Her top strategies for mental strength and focus
- Her favorite mantras & methods of self-care
- Tips for finding exercise you love
- Tips for fitness fashion + advice for dancing in heels!
- Her work today with pop sugar and the creation of her own dance fitness routine
- Plus: quick fire questions! Her personal mission, favorite inspiring IG account & what she’s excited about this year!
Resources:
Deja’s Instagram: @dejariley
Deja’s Website:
Dance Fit Sugar on Pop Sugar
Deja’s “IG account to follow:” Mike Posner
Solo 2.0 Instagram: @solo2.0podcast
Email us! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com
Jess’s Instagram: @bodyblissbyjess
Ryan’s Instagram: @ryeburch
Your Hormone Balance website
@yourhormonebalance
Welcome to the Solo 2.0 Podcast hosted by sisters, Jess Suchan and Ryan Burch.
In this first episode, Jess opens up about her history with yo-yo dieting and how this experience (coupled with stressful jobs and debilitating migraines) became the catalyst for quitting her corporate job to become a holistic health coach. Ryan introduces guests to the family business Your Hormone Balance which she founded with their mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch. She also discusses her passion project SOLO (sheonlylivesonce.com) which is an empowerment guide for women that will be relaunching soon.
SOLO 2.0 is an empowerment podcast around topics of personal development where the sisters aim to create a supportive community, bringing on guests to discuss all things health, wellness, hormones, spirituality, career and relationships. The ladies will be using their investigative reporting backgrounds to bring light to new topics, dive deeper into popular trends and tease out specific tips & tricks from their guests.
Each month, guests will hear inspiring stories from a variety of guests, lively round table discussions with their mom focusing on specific hormone related issues and solo episodes where they’ll provide actionable advice and tangible tips from their own life experiences!
They also talk about:
-The behind the scenes of starting the podcast
-What types of guests they will be interviewing
-Jess & Ryan answer some fun personal questions so you can get to know their backgrounds / connection to these topics
-Jess leaving her stressful career to become a health coach
-Healthy & unhealthy habits from growing up
-Ryan’s experience with SIBO & gut issues
-Jess’s take on mantras & affirmations
-Ryan’s baseline tips for a healthy lifestyle
-Jess’s mindfulness & motivation tips
Resources:
Instagram:
@bodyblissbyjess
@ryeburch
@yourhormonebalance
@solo2.0podcast
Learn more:
Your Hormone Balance
Body Bliss by Jess