The Refined Hippie: Recent Episodes
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Ep 127: In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Foley for a deep dive into all things GLP-1, from the science behind popular medications to their natural counterparts within the body. We explore the rise of microdosing, the powerful role of the gut microbiome in weight regulation, and what Ayurveda teaches us about root causes of imbalance. We share foods, supplements, and lifestyle shifts that may help support the body's own GLP-1 production, probiotics, and more!!
Topics Include:
- different types of GLP-1 medications
- growing trend of microdosing
- gut microbiome's influence on weight
- FMT (fecal microbiota transplant)
- Ayurveda and what dosha is more prone to sluggish metabolism
- how GLP-1 is produced in the body
- foods and nutrients that support natural GLP-1
- the role of Akkermansia and other probiotic species
- supplements to enhance gut health
- can a person safely transition off synthetic GLP-1 drugs
- hydroponic vegetables
- gardening
- and more!
Carly's IG: @wholisiticwellnessworks
www.wholisticwellnessworks.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
In today's episode we're diving into one of my all-time favorite wellness staples: matcha. This vibrant powdered green tea may be a popular choice at trendy coffee shops, but its roots run much deeper. Used for centuries in Japanese tea ceremonies and traditional medicine, matcha is so much more than a pretty latte.
We'll explore its rich history, its powerful antioxidant properties, and why it's become a go-to for those looking to boost energy, focus, and overall well-being without the jitters of coffee. I'll also share how I incorporate matcha into my daily routine, some fun recipe ideas, and what to look for when choosing a quality matcha.
Topics Include:
- the origins of matcha
- how matcha is grown and made
- matcha health benefits
- different grades
- what to look for when choosing matcha
- how to make matcha at home
- my favorite ways to have matcha
Fellow Stagg Electric Kettle
Encha Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
History of Matcha
Ep 125: On this episode we explore the topic of the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body that sends information to and from the brain to every vital bodily system. We chat about how the vagus nerve impacts our heart, lungs, digestive tract as well as mental health, anxiety, and depression.
Topics Include:
- what is the vagus nerve
- what does the vagus nerve connect
- how to measure vagus nerve health
- vagal tone
- what causes low vagal tone
- stress, mental health, anxiety
- microbiome and the vagus nerve
- improving vagal tone
- exercises to stimulate the vagus nerve
- and more!
Osea Vagus Nerve Pillow Mist
Diaphragmatic Breathing Podcast Episode
Ep 124: In today's episode I chat about my recent life updates, including my podcast hiatus and husband's health scare. I also share some exciting BIG NEWS at the end.
Topics:
- podcast hiatus
- social media
- wellness burnout
- my husband and his collapsed lung
- experience at hospital
- spontaneous pneumothorax
- Big NEWS Reveal!
Today’s episode with Robert Cheeke, a New York Times bestselling author and longtime vegan activist. His new book, The Impactful Vegan, applies the principles of effective altruism to animal advocacy work to determine how to do the most good for animals.
If you care deeply about animal or planetary suffering, it can overwhelming to know what to do. Robert’s evidence based research is not only inspiring, but also can help alleviate the fatigue that people who care deeply can experience.
Topics Include:
- Robert's life growing up on a farm
- vegan bodybuilding
- leading by example
- what inspired him to write The Impactful Vegan
- effective altruism
- maximizing the good we can do in the world
- how to save the most animals
- animal charity evaluators
- vegan strong method
- relieving compassion burnout
- and more!
Learn more and how to order The Impactful Vegan.
Robert's IG: @robert.cheeke
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Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Today's episode is all about the healing power of mushrooms for our pets with Joni Kamlet, a Registered Veterinarian Technician and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant.
When her dog, Waffles, was diagnosed with mammary cancer in 1996 (the same time Joni was diagnosed with ovarian cancer), Joni decided to go a different route, trying a plethora of alternative healing modalities, including raw feeding, homeopathy, and herbs. Both of their positive responses to natural therapies started Joni on her holistic path, and she has been working in the field of integrative veterinary medicine ever since. Joni is passionate about holistic options for humans and animals alike.
Topics Include:
- Yogaville
- ovarian cancer
- signing an AMA
- starting the path of integrative healing
- Joni's dog Waffles getting diagnosed with mammary cancer
- becoming a veterinarian nurse
- mushrooms for cancer
- mushrooms in history
- are mushrooms safe for cats and dogs
- species appropriate diet
- dry kibble
- supplementing for pets
- Lion's Mane for cognitive function
- Real Mushrooms
- and more!
www.realmushrooms.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie.com
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Ep 120: On this episode we chat with Michael Hobson, founder of the award winning Aquene Springs, all about water! Michael has spent the last decade studying water in all its capacities. His takeaways shed new light on not only what good water can do for our bodies, but also the importance of silica for our systems, especially as we age.
Topics:
- Michael's road to water
- structured water
- water quality in the USA
- memory of water
- science and its resistance to new ideas
- municipal water
- Aquene Springs
- quartz crystals
- blessing our food
- lightly mineralized
- low versus high surface tension in water
- RO (reverse osmosis) water
- what is silica
- reasons we need silica
- high pH waters
- how to make silica rich water at home
- detoxing heavy metals
- silica and aluminum
- aluminum and dementia
- speaking kindly to water and ourselves
Use the code TRH10 to receive 10% off your order at Aquene Springs!
www.aquenesprings.com
Aquene Springs IG: @aquenesprings
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Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Also, be sure to check out episode 51 about water and the environment.
Ep 119: CBD is becoming more widely used and recognized, but what about in skincare? Today's guest is a trailblazer in the world of CBD skincare and spa treatments. Taylor Jameson, owner and CVO of The Hemp Spa in Wilmington, NC, began her journey with CBD after experiencing its remarkable benefits for managing her chronic pain, leading her to break free from traditional pain medications.
Driven by a passion for the transformative power of CBD in her own life, Taylor made the bold decision to incorporate CBD skincare into her esthetics practice. This marked the birth of North Carolina's first Hemp Spa, where a commitment to holistic wellness and results-driven treatments became the cornerstone of her approach.
On this episode we chat about all things CBD skincare and cannabis, showcasing Taylor's dedication to providing a holistic and effective skincare experience while normalizing cannabis and beauty.
Topics:
- Taylor's discovery of CBD for pain management
- cannabis and skin
- The Hemp Spa
- importance of education
- normalizing cannabis
- beauty industry
- cannabis and racism
- endocannabinoid system
- top beauty benefits of CBD
- sourcing products
- regulation and quality
- topical CBD
- labeling
- tinctures
- legalization and The Farm Bill
- Aerolase laser treament
- and more!
The Hemp Spa IG: @thehempspa
The Hemp Spa
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Other CBD Episodes:
Ep 104: The Basics of Cannabis with David Miller from FlowGardens
Ep 80: Salt Therapy, CBD Skincare, and Healthy Living with Liana Belanich Jones
Ep 73: All About Cannabis with John Malanca
Ep 15: Deal with PCOS, Hormones, and All About CBD with Elizabeth Kuntz
Ep 118: On this episode we chat with Amber Law, a certified hypnotherapist who specializes in clinical, regression, and spiritual hypnotherapy, all about hypnosis, visualizations, and the power of the mind.
Topics Include:
- how Amber got into hypnotherapy
- what is hypnosis
- who can be hypnotized
- meditation
- affirmations
- empowering you to become the controller
- how to get the life you want
- deprogramming old beliefs
- fear state
- fight or flight
- immune system
- shifting the perspective
- visualizations
- common reasons people get hypnotized
- how limiting beliefs can develop
www.healingleavesnc.com
Healing Leaves IG: @healing_leavesnc
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 117: On this episode we chat with plant-based lifestyle and mindset coach, Kathy Davis, all about meal planning.
Kathy has been eating vegan for more than 9 years and whole food plant-based for over 4. One tool she used to stay consistent and make her plant-based lifestyle sustainable was meal planning. She founded the Meal Plan Accountability Club to help others become efficient and effective meal planners to stay on track and achieve their goals.
Topics Include:
- living in an RV
- national parks
- national parks versus national monuments
- traveling with cats
- meal planning in an RV
- meal planning
- intention over perfection
- getting out of the "should" mindset
- challenges when changing your lifestyle
- meal planning versus meal prepping
- making an inspiration list
- common myths of being plant-based
- meal planning template
Get your own MEAL PLAN TEMPLATE here!
www.veginspired.com
Kathy's IG: @veginspired
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The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 116: Today's guest, Lauren Levine, is no stranger to the podcast. She joined us on episode 56, when we chatted all about diaphragmatic breathing and the power of the breath. Since that interview Lauren has been through a lot of changes that led her to a new passion as a psychic medium.
Lauren is now an Intuitive Medium along with being a Movement and Breath Specialist and Mentor. She works with women desiring to connect with their body and intuition on a deeper level, as well as bring themselves out of pain, imbalance, and stress. Lauren guides women to tap into their own intuition more deeply, hear it more clearly, and heal their own body and soul. She is known by her clients as "the Body Whisperer".
Topics Include:
- Lauren's childhood experience with spirits
- growing up in an old home
- how media molds fear
- becoming more intuitive
- what are spirits
- energy being projected back
- spirits and dreams
- frequency
- encountering spirits
- being open to receive
- logical mind versus intuitive mind
- are there bad spirits
- coming from a place of love
- psychic mediumistic readings
- guides versus angels
- medium versus psychic
- being supported by spirit
www.laurenlevinemovement.com
Lauren's IG: @laurenlevinemovement
Book a reading
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Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Movie I spoke about: Defending Your Life with Albert Brooks
Ep 115: On this episode I sat down with Lauren Burke, founder and coach of Power House Happy. Lauren helps clients shed what's holding them back, discovering their new truth and self. She's also a yoga teacher and volleyball coach.
Topics Include:
- behind the scenes of film making
- human connection
- how to build community
- being vulnerable
- the four agreements
- people pleasing
- high control groups and cults
- cognitive dissonance
- aligning our values
- veganism
- non-judgement
- sober life
- thrive and shine
- and more!
www.powerhousehappy.com
Lauren's IG: @powerhousehappy
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 114: On this episode I do a quick overview of the Huberman Lab's podcast episode all about alcohol. This was an excellent episode by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, where he discusses the overall effects of alcohol on the body, brain, and health. I have created a 30 minute review on my main take aways from the show.
Topics:
- is alcohol neurodegenerative
- chronic drinking
- basic chemistry of alcohol
- genetic predisposition
- gut microbiome
- gut-brain-liver axis
- hangovers
- red wine and resveratrol
- food and alcohol
- mocktails
- my favorite mocktail brands
Watch Huberman's full episode on YouTube.
Seedlip Non Alcoholic Drinks
Amass
Three Spirit
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The Refined Hippie Instagram: @therefinedhippie
Ep 113: Today's episode is with Dr. Crystal Heath, a veterinarian in the Bay Area who also happens to be vegan. In a profession that is supposedly all about ANIMALS, you would think this wouldn't be that uncommon but unfortunately and oddly enough it is.
Dr. Heath is an outspoken animal rights advocate, on the founding committee of Veterinarians Against Ventilation Shutdown, which urges the American Veterinary Medical Association to re-classify ventilation shutdown as a “not recommended” method of depopulation. She’s also part of ourhonor.org, who’s goal is "to create an organized network of professionals who are able to formally challenge unethical institutionalized systems and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized".
She's been a target of the agricultural industry, which was revealed by a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) showing the industry’s coordinated efforts to discredit her and portray her as a “dangerous animal rights activist” for speaking out against factory farming. Dr. Heath garnered worldwide attention after an Intercept article laid out the details of the story.
Topics Include:
- vet school and the veterinarian profession
- animals on farms versus animals in the wild
- Dr. Crystal's story
- shelter medicine
- terminal surgeries
- testing on animals
- FDA modernization act
- smear campaigns on Dr Crystal
- ventilation shutdown
- AVMA policies
- livestock medicine
- changing hearts and minds
- transitioning farms to grow plants
- EATS act
- salmonella
- taking action
defeateats.com
ourhonor.org
Intercept Article
Dr. Crystal's IG: @dr.crystalheath
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 112: The "greatest generation" had a lot of daily habits that helped give them a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and an overall sense of life contentment. On this episode we explore the 5 habits we should bring back from our grandparents. Most of these may seem pretty basic, but they can have profound effects on our mental and physical well being.
Ep 111: Today's episode is your Adaptogens 101 course, where we chat all about these incredible plants, herbs, and mushrooms that have astounding health benefits and help the body manage stress.
Topics Include:
- history of adaptogens
- adaptogen qualifications
- primary adaptogens
- secondary adaptogens
- ashwagandha
- shilajit
- cordyceps
- how to consume adaptogens
- Anima Mundi
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Anima Mundi
Mushroom Podcast Episodes
Ep 110: When I started having digestive issues years ago, one of the first things I did was become gluten-free. Of course at the time I had no idea why, it was just a buzz word floating around, but it did help. I felt lighter and more clear headed.
Many others are seeing the benefits of a gluten-free lifestyle and there's now a surge of gf products on the market. However, as with anything, they are not all created equal.
Today's guests, Adam and Maddie, are also passionate about gluten-free, so much so that they created a company making delicious wholesome bread that tastes great and leaves you feeling incredible.
Pacha is a certified organic bread made from sprouted and fermented buckwheat, a crop that's good for soil health, has a delicious hearty flavor, a plethora of health benefits, plus important for regenerative agriculture.
Topics Include:
- how Pacha got started
- gluten-free
- bread making
- buckwheat
- cover crops
- benefits of growing buckwheat
- why soak and sprout
- regenerative agriculture
- compostable packaging
- convenience culture
- the process of getting into WholeFoods
- creating companies that care
- raising capital
- oceanography
- the impact of nutrient inputs
- dead zones
- and more!
Get 20% off your Pacha order by using the code THEREFINEDHIPPIE or click here.
Pacha's IG: @livepacha
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 109: It's the dreaded c-word, cancer, the second leading cause of death in the world.
On this episode we chat with Nathan Crane, a certified holistic cancer coach and natural health researcher. Nathan's also a best selling author, inspirational speaker, and 20x award-winning documentary filmmaker. But how does a person become passionate about cancer?
We get into Nathan’s story of being a troubled teen, addicted to drugs, to his incredible transformation of becoming a holistic cancer coach with over 15 years in the natural health, leadership, and personal development space.
Topics:
- how Nathan healed his own inner emotional trauma
- personal forgiveness
- trauma and chronic disease
- root causes of all cancer
- cancer fear
- allopathic view on cancer
- misconceptions of cancer
- what causes chronic inflammation
- how to heal traumas
- recommendations for therapy
- Qi-gong
- energetic healing
- and more!
Thank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe and share this episode!
Nathan's IG: @nathancranepodcast
Nathan's Book: Becoming Cancer Free
www.nathancrane.com
www.healinglife.net
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
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Ep 108: A new season of the podcast is here and we are taking off with a bang, chatting all about wellness burnout and compassion fatigue, two psychological phenomenon that can happen to many of us trying to live a healthy and/or compassionate lifestyle.
I started using the term 'wellness burnout' after learning of friends and clients (even myself) who'd experienced exhaustion from their health journey. It can happen to anyone who's been devoting an extreme amount of time and energy to healing.
We also discuss compassion fatigue, a condition that can leave animal lovers feeling hopeless, stressed, and anxious.
Topics Include:
- signs of 'wellness burnout'
- what is burnout
- how to overcome it
- finding perspective
- knowledge or information paralysis
- compassion fatigue
- empathetic distress
- cognitive empathy
- animal rights versus animal welfare
- and more!
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
https://animalandmind.com/2017/07/24/bearing-witness-animal-activists-and-compassion-fatigue/
The health of our GI tract is finally getting the attention is deserves. However, many people believe they can just take a probiotic and call it a day. But just as everything in the supplement industry is concerned, not all probiotics are created equal.
Today’s guest is Natasha Trenev, dubbed “The Mother of Probiotics”, having significantly contributed to the evolution of the probiotic industry. Her extensive experience and knowledge of the industry began with her family’s 750 year history of producing prized yogurt by the royal family of Yugoslavia. In 1980 she became the first person in North America to introduce the category of probiotic dietary supplements for human use. She is the founder and president of Natren Inc, which makes probiotic products that come with 40 years of focused, rigorous scientific research, and technology from leading scientists and researchers in the field of probiotics.
We chat all things gut microbiome, microbiota, probiotics, the supplement industry, and how the gut impacts every aspect of human health - physical, mental, emotional, skin and organ health. We get into autism, mental health, and more.
Topics Include:
- what is the microbiome
- microbiota
- the probiotic and supplement industry
- regulations
- shelf stable versus enteric coated pills
- the best way to encapsulate probiotics
- healthy ecosystems
- educating the public
- mental health
- what to do if one has to take antibiotics
- soil bacteria
- doing the right thing and helping others
- energy exchange
- and more!
www.natren.com
Natren IG: @natrenprobiotic
Natasha's IG: @natashatrenev
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 106: On this episode we chat with Lucas McLawhorn, founder of Well-Fed Ed, a healthy food truck located in coastal North Carolina with an emphasis on educating others (particularly kids) on the benefits of proper nutrition.
Lucas’ discovery of the benefits of 'food as medicine' developed after a successful outcome with cancer. We get into all the details surrounding that trying time, as well as all that led up to it.
Topics Include:
- life as a musician
- teaching basketball
- moving to Switzerland
- education system abroad
- developing debilitating back pain with no answers
- diagnosed with cancer
- treatment in Switzerland
- reading The China Study
- impact of plant-based nutrition
- starting a catering business
- the c-word in Europe
- moving back to America
- how we all just want love
- food truck business
- educating kids on proper nutrition
www.well-feded.com
Well-Fed Ed IG: @wellfeded2022
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 105: Trauma is shown to cause a 60% increase in risk of developing an autoimmune disease.
On this quick solo episode I chat about my experience lately with discovering past trauma and how to go about finding peace.
Topics:
- my experience with past trauma and trying to heal
- types of trauma
- methods for healing
- meditation
- Eastern Body, Western Mind book
Ep 104: There is still a lot of confusion revolving around cannabis, but as more research and science comes out showing the indisputable benefits, the more understanding and less stigma there seems to be towards this plant.
On this episode we chat with one of the co-owners of FlowGardens, an indoor cannabis cultivation company, about the basics of cannabis.
FlowGardens is dedicated to cultivating health and happiness through premium quality cannabis and educating their customers on the wellness benefits across the entire spectrum of cannabinoids.
Topics Include:
- how David got into the industry
- difference between hemp and marijuana
- cannabinoids: CBD, CBG, CDC
- THC
- sativa versus indica
- plant medicine
- endocannabinoid system
- cannabis benefits
- cancer fighting agents
- finding a premium product
- growing methods
- terpenes
- the entourage effect
- changes in the industry
- how to combat cannabis stigma
- synthetic cannabinoids
www.flowgardens.com
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
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Ep 103: Being exhausted as a new mom is common in our society, and like many complaints in Western culture has been normalized. But if the fatigue is extreme one could be suffering from post natal depletion, a term that is just now being more widely used and recognized. The condition can even last for up to 10 years after giving birth.
On this episode we chat with naturopathic doctor Amy Hawkins, ND all about the condition. Dr. Hawkins helps guide women to rebuild their health and ultimately their life.
Topics Include:
- Amy's story and why she became a naturopathic doctor
- post natal depletion
- symptoms of post natal depletion
- postpartum experience in other countries
- finding postpartum support
- pushing ourselves too far
- modern society
- feminism
- judging versus supporting
- prioritizing self care
- when to ask for help
- naturopathic medicine - "doctor as teacher"
- shift in the medical world
Dr. Amy's IG: @dramyhawkins
www.drhawkinsnd.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
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A new season of the podcast has begun and we're kicking it off with a current events episode.
A lot of interesting things have happened since we last chatted so let's get into it!
Topics Include:
- Dairy fire that killed 18,000 cows
- My theories on what happened
- The dairy industry
- Audrey Plaza's "Wood Milk" campaign
- The milk industry is dying
- My favorite way to make plant milk
- US approves "Poop Pill"
- C. Diff
You can learn more about the dairy industry by listening to episode 8, The Low Down Dairy. There's also a great new documentary called Milked.
IG: @therefinedhippie
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On this episode we chat with raw vegan Nate Maris about his transition from hunter, eating the SAD (Standard American Diet) to raw foodie.
Nate had quite a few aha moments throughout the years but chose to suppress them like many of us do living in modern society. The last straw came after a chance encounter on the ski slopes and the rest is history.
Nate now creates incredible content to help others take control of their health, lives, and ultimately souls.
Topics Include:
- fishing as a young boy
- making the ethical connection
- ahimsa
- putting the blinders on
- raising and breeding rabbits
- working in the healthcare industry
- self preservation
- his mom's healing from stage 4 kidney cancer
- Gerson therapy
- experience as a coronary care nurse
- destiny on the ski slopes
- switching to raw vegan
- finding love in the raw food world
- getting people to just eat more whole plant foods
- starting ones awakening journey
- raising awareness
- consciousness of plants
- what Nate eats in a day
Nate's YouTube
Nate IG: @rawnattyn8
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
I can't believe it - 100 episodes recorded! Thank you so much for your support and love through the years! This has been an amazing experience and I couldn't do it without you.
On this episode I chat about my experience podcasting, what I've learned, how and why I got started, and how to start your own podcast. I also go over my top downloaded episodes of all time as well as my favorites.
Again, thank you thank you, from the bottom of my heart! Cheers to the next 100 episodes!
Trying to be the healthiest version of oneself doesn't stop at the food we consume. It also matters what we consume through our eyes, ears, minds, and most certainly, our skin!
Shifting away from toxic beauty and into the organic realm is critical when taking a holistic approach to one's life.
On this solo episode we explore the toxic skincare industry and how (and why) to make better choices.
Topics Include:
- FDA regulation
- toxic burden
- Cosmetic Act of 1938
- EWG studies
- common toxins
- clean brands I love
- documentaries to watch
- how to navigate the skincare world
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
On this episode we have my good friend Carly Foley back on the show to chat all about hormones, liver health, and Ayurveda.
Topics Include:
- hormonal balance
- Ayurveda and the doshas
- bringing in more yin
- coming from a place of depletion
- nourishing the body
- glutathione
- fats
- liver detox
- nutrients needed for liver detox
- birth control
- 5 R’s of gut health
- how to increase your digestive fire
- gut focused hypnosis
- ileocecal valve and massaging it
- estrogen
- the truth about soy and phytoestrogen
- estrogen and progesterone
- adrenal fatigue
- trauma and healing
- benefits of a spiritual practice
- social media
- all about ojas
Carly's IG: @wholistic_wellness_works
Carly's website: www.wholisticwellnessworks.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
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In this episode I chat with Hyperion Herbs founder Brandon Gilbert all about his discovery of Eastern philosophy and how it transformed his life path.
Like many of us, Brandon has experienced his own share of health issues which led him to deep dive into alternative health. After obtaining profound results, Brandon felt motivated to share his experiences and views with others. Just one year after creating his successful YouTube Channel HyperionTV.com (2009), Brandon started Hyperion Herbs in order to make the world's best herbs and teas more readily available and accessible to everyone.
Topics Include:
- creating Hyperion Herbs
- life changes
- discovering Chinese philosophy
- letting of anger and resentment
- Brandon's YouTube channel
- Tai Chi
- tonics herbs
- reishi mushrooms
- adaptogens
- immune system
- how to consume mushroom extract
- modern culture's pros and cons
- finding perspective
- getting sucked into negativity
- fight-or-flight
- releasing pressure from the nervous system
Use the code RHPODCAST to receive 10% off your order of $25 or more of Hyperion Herbs.
Brandon YouTube: HyperionTV.com
Hyperion Herbs IG: @hyperionherbs
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie.com
www.therefinedhippie.com
Today's topic is one that's a concern for many of us, creating a waste-free future. It's no secret that humans are having a negative impact on the Earth. The good news is that we can turn things around and there are innovators out creating solutions to make that easier for us.
Brad Pedersen is the co-founder and chairman of Pela (peel-ah), a direct to consumer e-commerce company, committed to creating a waste free future. The company created Lomi, an electronic kitchen composter that magically turns your organic waste into dirt while you sleep. Brad and I chat all about his story, composting, Lomi, food waste, and how we can all make small changes that in turn have huge impacts.
Topics Include:
- what is composting
- using flax to create compostable products
- composting at home
- Lomi composting unit
- how to reduce food waste
- landfills
- challenges faced when creating a business that cares about the planet
- out of sight, out of mind
- being a caretaker of the planet
- making a meaningful impact
- effect the change we want to see
Learn more about Lomi
Buy Lomi from Amazon
Lomi IG: @getlomi
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Happy 2023! It's a brand new year and the time to make resolutions! But is this really the best time to do so? On this episode we chat about the Spring Equinox, which is considered "Nature's New Year". We discuss the astrological new year and whether or not it's a better time to set goals. I also discuss my goals and intentions for 2023 and how I am going to accomplish them.
Topics Include:
- setting intentions
- astrological year
- spring equinox
- my goals for 2023
- making excuses
- shifting our mindset
- exercising more
- eating plant-based
- and more!
Kathy Davis is an author of three cookbooks, CEO of VegInspired, and a plant-based accountability and empowerment coach. On this episode we chat about finding your intention and inspiration within the whole food plant based vegan lifestyle.
We discuss Kathy’s transition to WFPB, her initial reluctance, and how she stays true to herself while living on the road in an RV.
Topics Include:
- challenges when going plant-based
- dealing with family at gatherings and eating out
- how to find your inspiration
- planning for your choices and goals
- recommendations for the holidays
- common mistakes when starting plant-based
- mindset shifts
- making intentional choices
- Kathy's top 3 go-to meals
- how to make a carrot "dog"
- Kathy's favorite burger
- best store bought oil-free veggie burgers
- getting creative in the kitchen
- eating clean and as close to nature
- living in an RV
- and more
Free Meal Plan for Listeners: www.veginspired.com/podcast
Kathy's IG: @veginspired
Kathy's website: www.veginspired.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
It's estimated that 13% of the US population have diabetes. That percentage is projected to increase to 33% by 2050 if current trends stay the same. Most of those diagnosed with this disease have type 2 diabetes, between 90-95% of cases. But it doesn't have to be this way! Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease which can be treated and reversed following a plant-based diet.
Jacinda Shapiro RN is a certified diabetes educator, focusing on a lifestyle approach for prevention, management, and reversal with an emphasis on low fat, whole food, plant-based nutrition.
Her path to a whole food plant-based lifestyle started with her children, who were diagnosed with life threatening health issues. While trying to get answers, Jacinda worked with different practitioners and protocols to try and ease the suffering. It wasn't until reading The China Study that they found full recovery.
Now she helps inspire and educate others to take charge of their bodies and lives!
We chat all about her story, discovering WFPB, healing her children, veganism, misconceptions surrounding diabetes, and more!
Topics Include:
- Western chronic disease
- fat and type 2 diabetes
- common misconceptions
- insulin resistance and where it comes from
- children and diabetes
- carnivore diet
- carbohydrates
- fiber and microbes in the gut
- animal protein, fat, and eggs
- diabetes statistics
- dietary cholesterol
- The China Study
- issues with fish
- animal cruelty
- being healthy for the animals
- phone addition
Jacinda's IG: @empower_me_diabetes_health
JacindaShapiroRN@gmail.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Around the world more and more are identifying as vegan or plant-based. But what does it mean to be vegan versus plant-based? There can be some confusion over these two terms. However, they are and can be used interchangeably. On this episode we're going to break down these different diets and lifestyles.
Topics Include:
- differences between veganism and plant-based
- history of vegetarianism and veganism
- plant-based cultures
- veganism and the media
- labels
- should we use the term vegan
- why I consider myself plant-based vegan
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie.com
www.therefinedhippie.com
On this episode we chat with Kelly Ryerson, aka Glyphosate Girl, an activist, environmental health writer, public health advocate, and speaker, about the impact toxins are having on our planet.
After dealing with her own health issues (that doctors couldn't explain), Kelly discovered on her own that going gluten-free and eating organic greatly improved her symptoms. This revelation led her down a rabbit hole, introducing her to the herbicide glyphosate, and the connection it was having with the explosion of chronic disease in our country.
Topics Include:
- Kelly's health crisis
- her discovery of glyphosate
- is it gluten or glyphosate?
- Monsanto trials
- Big Ag and Big Chemical control over government
- hydroponics
- pulling carbon out of the atmosphere
- microbiome
- endocrine disruption
- defects in offspring
- fertility rate
- pets and leaky gut
- changes happening in USDA
- European grain
- recycling
- weeds
- neonicotinoids and bees
- growing a garden
- and more
Kelly's IG: @glyphosategirl
www.glyphosategirl.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
This is an exciting episode as we cover a topic never before discussed on The Refined Hippie Podcast - EMF and 5G!
Our guest is R Blank, an internationally followed expert on issues of EMF, health and safety. R is the CEO of Shield Your Body, which creates products that make it easy and affordable for people to reduce their exposure to wireless radiation from devices like cell phones and laptops. He was inspired to create SYB when he co-authored the best selling book, 'Overpowered', with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, one of the world's leading EMF scientists.
We discuss R's background in software development to his current role as entrepreneur, technologist, podcast host, and advocate for a healthier and safer interaction with technology.
Topics Include:
- R's story
- different types of EMF
- ionizing versus non-ionizing EMF
- living in our modern world
- what is 5G
- smart tech
- bluetooth
- cars and EMF
- infertility
- impact on our immune system
- autoimmune diseases
- how to reduce exposure
- EMF protection products
- EHS (electro hyper sensitive)
- toxic load
- Faraday cages
- R's top 3 EMF protective products
- community Q and A
- Healthier Tech Podcast
- testing for EMF
- and more!
5G Map
Antenna Search
EMF Testing
EMF Protection Claims
EMF Radiation Safety Day!
Shield Your Body IG: @shieldyourbody
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
On this episode of the podcast we chat with Allison Jade about her story of healing and transformation. Allison has dealt with mental and focus issues since she was a child. Like many kids of the Western world she was prescribed intense pharmaceuticals to "deal" with these problems. This led to low self esteem and self worth, allowing bad people and situations into her life. It wasn't until she found yoga that Allison began to reconnect to herself, creating a gateway towards better health and confidence. However, it was her experience becoming pregnant with her first child that really got the ball rolling, bringing about a whole new level of discovery and healing.
We discuss her transition from being stuck in Big Pharma's vicious cycle to her present-day sense of love, health, and sense of purpose.
Topics Include:
- mind shift after becoming pregnant
- postpartum
- pharmaceutical side effects
- gut health
- healing and gaining confidence
- discovering the impact of glyphosate
- Ultimate Lifestyle Transformation
- common versus normal
- raising plant-based kids
- Purium for breastfeeding moms
- abusive relationships
- weaning off coffee
- pets and disease prevalence
- barley grass
- the founder of Purium
- being of service and finding your purpose
- and more!
Want to try Purium for yourself? Receive $50 off your first order with the code therefinedhippie.
Allison's IG: @allisonjadelight
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
On this episode of the podcast we chat with Alexa Ferguson, an acupuncturist and herbalist, about her story of healing and discovering Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like many of us, she was failed by allopathic medicine and explored different modalities for relieving her ailments. Her journey led her to TCM but also to the power of listening to her body and the impact that relationships and environment have on our overall wellbeing. We chat all about her story and her passion for helping others.
Topics Include:
- moving from Austin, TX to coastal North Carolina
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Qigong
- moving meditation
- acupuncture
- herbal medicine
- healing power of music, frequency, and vibrations
- getting to the root cause
- listening to your body
- impact of relationships on our health
- cordyceps
- mushrooms
- entheogens
- ayahuasca and her experience doing a ceremony
- EMF and 5G
- sense of community
- Rife frequency therapy
- Alexa's passion for helping women heal
- and more!
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie.com
My website: therefinedhippie.com
Today's guest Jeannette Donofrio, AKA Ms. FitVegan, has been a raw vegan for over 10 years and is passionate about inspiring others to live a happier and healthier life.
Jeannette grew up like many of us, eating the Standard America Diet (SAD) and in turn developing the standard American issues - acne, weight problems, anxiety, and depression. Because of this she sought out health and healing, eventually becoming a raw vegan. At the beginning she felt incredible, but a month into her new lifestyle she ran into a road block. Why was this happening? After seeking advice from her mentor she was back on track. She now uses her experience and lessons to help others transition to raw vegan and/or just incorporate more fresh produce into their lives.
She discusses the mistakes she made, best ways to transition, and her life as a raw vegan. We get into other factors that impact of our health and overall wellbeing including our thoughts, habits, and people we hang out with.
Topics Include:
- watermelons
- impact of documentaries
- living a better life
- from vegetarian to raw foodie
- social challenges when eating healthy
- Woodstock Fruit Festival
- benefits of fruits
- biggest mistakes when going raw
- best ways to transition to raw
- dealing with cravings
- anxiety and depression
- changing habits
- working with your specific design
- the impact of our thoughts
- being ones own life coach
Ms. FitVegan YouTube
Ms. FitVegan Instagram: @ms.fitvegan
The Refined Hippie Website
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
A new season of the podcast is back and we're starting off with a life update episode!
The past few months have been a whirlwind after having a complete renovation done to our kitchen and den. Today I chat about how we survived living in our home while part of it was torn about. I discuss the issues we faced and how I cooked without an actual kitchen!
Topics Include:
- cooking without a kitchen
- meal delivery services
- what I learned during the renovation
- what I would change
- air purifiers
- ultimate lifestyle transformation
- transitioning to more raw food
- my favorite superfood company
- and more!
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Whether for health reasons, the environment, or animal welfare, more and more people are going vegan every day. In less than 10 years there has been a 500% increase in the amount of U.S. consumers that identify as vegan (1% in 2014 to 6% in 2022).
For some of us it might not be as big of a shock to turn vegan, but what about for a man who was once a hunter? On this episode we chat with Chris aka The Vegan Sheepdog who went from life long deer hunter to animal activist. We discuss his transition and how a special cow helped open his eyes to the uncomfortable truth that was sitting on his plate.
Chris is now passionate about rescuing animals, spreading awareness about animal agriculture, and veganism.
Topics Include:
- The Vegan Sheepdog story
- how one cow changed his life forever
- ethical lifestyle
- plant-based versus vegan
- challenges faced when going vegan
- mushroom hunting
- different types of mushrooms
- dairy industry truths
- rescuing animals
- animal sanctuaries
- and more
The Vegan Sheepdog IG: @thevegansheepdog
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
On this episode we chat with functional medicine expert Dr. Tenesha Wards on getting to the root cause of disease. Dr. Tenesha's passion for wellness was sparked after dealing with her own share of health issues, from being to misdiagnosed as a teenager, to dealing with Hashimoto's and Epstein Barr Virus as a 30 something mother.
She is now the founder of Infinity Wellness Center in Austin Texas, and knows the importance of treating the whole person and not just the symptoms.
Topics Include:
- Dr. Tenesha's story
- Lyme disease
- Lyme disease origins
- EBV and Hashimoto's
- Western medicine blood tests
- functional medicine testing
- stealth pathogens
- shifting our mindsets
- American state of health
- food quality in other countries
- chronic fatugure
- most important supplements
- hydrating the cells
- mineral drops
- water
- and more!
Dr. Tenesha Wards IG: @drtenesha
Infinity Wellness Center IG: @infinitywellnessatx
www.therefinedhippie.com
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Spring is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to set new intentions! On this quick and light hearted episode Rebecca shares a life update, including her current goals, fears, and plans.
Topics Include:
- springtime intentions
- social media break
- addicted to our phones
- my current anxieties
- gardening
- soil test hit
- composting
- future travel plans
- exercise goals
www.therefinedhippie.com
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Most people believe that it's normal to not feel well as we get older. At 48, Tim James feels better than ever, with more energy than he had at 18, but what's his secret?
On this episode we chat with Tim about the journey that led him to a shocking discovery which helped his friend beat cancer and transform every area of his life. Feeling charged with a duty to help others he started sharing his knowledge with anyone that would listen. This led him to producing his own chemical free food products. ‘Chemical Free Body’ was born.
Topics Include:
- Tim's healing story
- Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida
- how to operate the human body optimally
- detoxing
- colon hydrotherapy
- why society is so sick
- bioaccumulating toxins
- nutrient deficiency
- flooding the body with nutrients
- green juices
- the truth about supplements
- how to navigate the supplement world
- synthetic supplements
- reading supplement labels
- Chemical Free Body food products
- working class movement
- American infrastructure
- creating a better country
- and more!
www.chemicalfreebody.com
Use coupon code refinedhippie for a discount!
Tim's IG: @chemicalfreebodyguy
www.therefinedhippie.com
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
On this episode we chat about some recent events revolving around food labeling and animal rights.
First, we go over the new rebranding and labeling of GMO products, which are now dubbed "bioengineered". This marketing tactic comes after years of consumer concerns regarding the safety of genetically modified food and organisms. But what does that actually mean for us and the food industry?
Next we chat about Lolita, a 56 year old captive orca, who has recently fallen ill with pneumonia in the Miama Seaqurium. We discuss government guidelines, marine life captivity, and wild orcas.
Topics Include:
- GMO rebranding as bioengineered
- what is a GMO
- GMO labeling
- marketing tactics
- European labeling requirements
- health implications of GMOs
- what foods will be labeled
- loopholes
- Lolita the orca
- federal laws and self regulation
- captive wildlife
- wild orcas and family life
- how to help Lolita
Help Lolita by contacting the following:
NOAA, Southeast Fisheries Science Center: sefsc.webmaster@noaa.gov
Mayor Levine Cava: mayor@miamidade.gov
phone to call (305)375-5071
USDA Florida Field Station: bryan.kluever@usda.gov
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Having different tools in our toolbox to stay happy and healthy has never been more imperative. Although the use of salt for health reasons has been used in Europe for hundreds of years, it's just now getting the attention it deserves in the United States.
On this episode I sat down with salt cave owner, Liana Belanich Johns to talk all things wellness. Prana Salt Cave, located in Wilmington, NC, is a holistic wellness center that offers salt therapy, massage, reiki, yoga, and meditation.
We chat all about salt therapy, holistic living, CBD, and more!
Topics Include:
- salt therapy
- halotherapy versus speleotherapy
- benefits of salt therapy
- Liana's story
- how she opened the Prana Salt Cave
- products
- CBD skincare
- natural skincare
- dealing with stress
- screen time
- healthy living
Liana's IG: @lianabyoga and @pranasaltcave
Rebecca IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
The podcast is back after holiday and winter break!
On this episode I chat about where I've been, our recent family loss, medical malpractice, as well as some good health news for my husband.
Topics include:
- family loss
- medical malpractice
- ITP (immune thrombocytopenia)
- Ayurveda
- Ayurvedic treatment and herbs
- and more
Ayurvedic Clinic we're working with is Planet Ayurveda.
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
The holidays are here, which can be a stressful time for many reasons. Getting together with loved ones can be prove to be difficult, whether that be because of conflicting views or food being served. But we're going to chat all about it and how to deal with the holidays this season.
Topics:
- dealing with loved ones who disagree with your lifestyle and choices
- spreading love and light
- plant-based veganism
- drinking during the holidays
- what the drink
- non-alcoholic beverages
Seedlip Non-alcoholic drinks
The Refined Hippie
On this episode we chat about a few very important topics, fasting, fragrances, and freedom.
Fasting has been used for thousands of years for health and spiritual reasons. We go over the different types of fasting, a brief historical overview, and then transition into its many benefits as well as how to get started.
Next we discuss the term fragrance, what it really means, where it's found, and why it's harmful.
Last, but certainly not least, we discuss freedom and why it's more important than ever to stand up for freedom of choice to all, no matter what you choose.
- types of fasting
- benefits of fasting
- Valter Longo
- autophagy
- telomeres
- what is fragrance (or parfum)
- where is it found
- regulation loopholes
- health implications
- female health and fragrance
- how to avoid fragrance
- freedom of choice
- why we need to act
The Refined Hippie
Valter Longo - Fasting Mimicking Program
Fasting and Longevity
EWG: What is Fragrance
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
1986 Report - Neurotoxins: At Home and the Workplace
Over the past year and half we've seen censorship happen all over the world at an unprecedented rate. The attack on freedom of speech in America is real and doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. The censorship of natural health is one of the many subjects being targeted. But this isn't actually something new. On this episode we briefly go over a few historical highlights of health censorship as well as the most recent attacks.
Topics include:
- history of natural health censorship
- 1500's England
- John D Rockefeller
- censoring natural doctors
- Wikipedia "locking" certain pages
- what we can do to fight back
Not mentioned (but should have been) is using other search engines besides Google. I use DuckDuckGo which doesn't censor (for now) like some other companies. I also use the Brave browser.
www.therefinedhippie.com
My IG: @therefinedhippie
When we go down a holistic healing path we're often confronted with some serious revelations. Much of what we learn conflicts with everything we thought we knew.
On this episode we explore the 10 lessons we learn when trying to heal ourselves or our families. It was inspired by an article I read in Pathways, a magazine that is all about empowering families to step into their own path to wellness, "regenerating and transforming ourselves, our families, our communities and our world." The author of the article highlights the lessons she learned through the process of trying to heal her kids. These are important things I learned as well that helped open my eyes to the current healthcare paradigm.
Pathways Magazine
The Refined Hippie
TRH IG: @therefinedhippie
On this episode we bring back a past guest, Kristen Bowen and chat all about journaling. Kristen has seen profound benefits journaling, not only mentally but physically too.
We get into all things journaling including:
- magnesium burn rate
- how to best hold onto minerals in the body
- why journaling is such a powerful tool
- best notebooks and pens for journaling
- Kristen’s journaling story
- journaling for mental health and depression
- how journaling looks different to everyone
- scientific studies
- burn journal
- the legacy a journal can leave
- first steps to get into journaling
- exposing our subconscious and internal dialogue
- The Art of Journaling course
- The Artist’s Way book
- famous people who journaled
Living the Good Life Naturally
LTGLN IG: @ltgln.health
Magnesium Transdermal Soak 10% Off Code: RefinedHippie
The Refined Hippie
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
For the past century cannabis has been demonized. Prior to that, it was revered for thousands of years as one of the most powerful plants on the planet.
On this episode we get into all things cannabis with John Malanca, the founder and CEO of United Patients Group, an unparalleled resource and trusted leader in medical cannabis for physicians, pharmacists, patients, their families, and governments, both nationally and globally.
John has been the go-to expert and trusted professional in education and information in medical cannabis and the health and wellness sector since 2011.
We chat about all things cannabis as well as:
- the endocannabinoid system
- John's life experience that prompted him to create UPG
- the different cannabinoids
- why it's not a one size fit all
- government issues
- success stories
- what to look for in choosing a cannabis product
- different ways to consume cannabis
- hemp CBD
- John's experience going plant-based
- infrared saunas
- benefits of sweating
- microdosing
- plant based medicines
- the v word
- and some other juicy topics
United Patients Group
UPG IG: @unitedpatientsgroup
The Refined Hippie
My IG: @therefinedhippie
Oh, my lovely friend, how I've missed you! The podcast is back! But where have I been? On this episode I share why I took an extended break podcasting AND from social media!
I also discuss:
- Health issues I've faced
- Counseling
- Faith over Fear
- Trauma from my past triggering dis-ease
- Impact of my parents divorce and moving
- What to expect from the podcast for the season
On this episode we chat with Integrative Wellness Coach, Carly Reeder, all about her path to true health and wellness.
Like many of us, Carly has had her own healing journey. It all began in college, drinking too much alcohol, smoking cigarettes, eating fast food late night, and living an overall unhealthy life as a means to cope with stress (which is sadly all too common on American college campuses). Soon she was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and developed tremors, prompting doctors to prescribe her with anti-anxiety and anti-depression pharmaceuticals. But the pills didn't get to the root cause and her health continued to fail.
Everything shifted after Carly started practicing yoga, opening up a whole new world and changing her life forever! It was then that the long journey to healing began. For the next decade she would study yoga, pilates, massage therapy, and Ayurvedic nutrition, along with discovering the best ways to deal with stress and truly nourish the person as a whole - mind, body, and spirit.
Topics Include:
- anxiety
- discovering yoga
- stress psychology
- psychological response to stress
- how to destress the body
- mind over medicine
- why hustling can be bad for our health
- yin and yang energy
- is it adrenal fatigue or a stress storm
- pillars of ayurveda
- what is dinacharya
- evening routines
- oil pulling
- glyphosate
- what’s with wheat?
- toxins in the home and water
- and more!
Carly's Book: Stress Free For Life: A Female Professional’s Guide to Health and Wellness
Wholistic Wellness Works
Carly IG: @Wholistic_Wellness_Works
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Udo Erasmus is best known for introducing the world to the benefits of healthy oils, being the co-founder of Udo’s Choice, a line you’ve probably seen at Whole Foods or any other health food store around the world. He’s the author of several books including Fats that Heal, Fats the Kill, which has sold over 250000 copies. Udo has taught at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, and has traveled to over 30+ countries, conducting thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and staff trainings, impacting 24 million lives with his message on oils, health, peace, nature, and human nature.
Today's episode we chat with Udo about his upbringing as a child of war during WWII and his experience getting poisoned by pesticides, leaving doctors at a loss regarding treatment. This promoted him to take his health into his own hands. As he began researching he discovered a new passion that forever changed his life.
We also get into more philosophical topics including what he calls 'Thirst of the Heart', healing the ache deep inside, human nature, and creating a foundation for health and peace.
Topics Include:
- Udo's story as a child of war
- Pesticide poisoning
- Deficiencies
- Essential nutrients
- Finding your passion
- Getting Still
- Meditation
- Thirst of the Heart
- Discovering peace within the boredom
- Reconnecting to ourselves
- The issues with fish
- EPA, DHA, and ALA
- Cod liver oil
- flax oil versus fish oil
Receive a free, digital copy of The Book on Total Sexy Health by going to https://udoerasmus.com/refinedhippie
www.udoschoice.com
www.theudo.com
Udo's IG: @udoerasmus
www.therefinedhippie.com
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Our society has become extremely detached from Mother Earth. Never in the history of humanity have we spent such little time outdoors. But it's not just about the physical connection, we're less connected to the planet spiritually as well.
On this episode we chat with Earth Healing Expert, Amy Dempster, on how we can connect back to and tune into the spirits and energies of the world. We discuss her story and how a series of unusual encounters with hawks led to her spiritual awakening, prompting to leave her corporate job and life in the suburbs to move to Montana.
Topics Include:
- connecting with and tuning into the spirits and energies of the earth
- energy vortexes versus cities of light
- healing chakras of certain areas
- spirits of the land (keeps of the land, ancestors of the land)
- tree communication
- ghosts and haunted places
- the process of crossing over
- and more!
www.followinghawks.com
Amy's IG: @followinghawks
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Creating an organic vegetable garden has been something I’ve dreamt about doing for years and that dream is finally coming true! But as anything worth doing, it takes time and work. On this episode I chat all about starting my organic garden and what I’ve learned along the way.
Topics Include:
- Why I want a vegetable garden
- irradiated food - is it healthy?
- What is OMRI organic soil designation
- finding the right organic soil
- wood for raised garden beds
- weed barrier
- composting
- What produce I want to plant
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie.com
On this bonus episode I chat all about the phenomenal benefits of grounding, or earthing! This simple technique has been shown to reduce inflammation and chronic pain, improve cardiovascular health, reduce depression and anxiety, and more. But what is it exactly?
Topics Include:
- what is grounding/earthing?
- "Vitamin G"
- why we are no longer connected to the Earth
- types of grounding
- scientific studies
- thermography
- how to tell if your house is grounded
- grounding equipment
Audio Clip in this episode is from the documentary The Earthing Movie, which is available on YouTube for free!
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Eggs are synonymous with breakfast. Many people think they're a "healthy" choice to start the day, but are eggs really a health food? The USDA doesn't think so, as documents reveal the agency informed the egg industry against using the terms like "health" or "safe" when promoting eggs because it violates rules against false and misleading advertising. On this episode we crack the egg wide open, examining the research, the conflicting information, and what it all says.
Topics include:
- Eggs and Gut Bacteria
- Mucus formation
- TMAO
- Cholesterol
- HDL and LDL
- Eggs and Heart Disease
- Egg industry banned from using the word "healthy" or "safe" in advertising
- Eggs and Cancer
- Moral Issues
- Egg Industry
- Backyard chickens
- Data manipulation
- What to eat for breakfast
IG: @therefinedhippie.com
www.therefinedhippie.com
https://www.pcrm.org/news/blog/how-egg-industry-funded-studies-harm-public-health
https://www.pcrm.org/news/blog/incredibly-inedible-egg
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/eggs-and-breast-cancer/
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-our-gut-bacteria-can-use-eggs-to-accelerate-cancer/
Today’s guest is no stranger to health issues, as she’s experienced them as a teenager and as an adult.
After having her 4th child, Kristen Bowen started experiencing urinary incontinence. She did what many women are told to do and had surgery. Immediately after (and even during the procedure itself) Kristen’s most traumatic health journey began. She started experiencing seizures, was unable to walk, confined to a wheelchair, her hair was falling out, and she got down to 74 pounds. As she searched for answers her family was running through their savings, going from doctor to doctor, even visiting the Mayo Clinic and Stanford, but no one was able to help her. It wasn’t until getting to their wit's end, both financially and emotionally, that they finally received some answers from a PA willing to dig deep. And while her major symptoms improved, there was still work to be done!
Kristen's story took a powerful turn after a friend suggested soaking in magnesium. Not only did the magnesium help her truly recover, but it sparked a new passion and mission! She created her own company, Living the Good Life Naturally, sourcing the very best magnesium possible to help people everywhere obtain this essential mineral in the most effective and efficient way, through the skin!
Topics Include:
- building a strong foundation
- taking responsibility for our health and how to get started
- what happens when we’re magnesium deficient
- what strips magnesium
- magnesium today versus our grandparents time
- oral magnesium versus transdermal magnesium
- long term consequence of oral magnesium supplements
- "cell saturation"
- what happens to body once you do get magnesium
- when and how often to soak in magnesium
- magnesium “burn rate”
- epson salt versus transdermal soak
- how to source magnesium
- prioritizing yourself
- finding and experiencing gratitude
- “The Artist Way” book
- benefits of journaling
- how she started her company
Receive 10% off your order by using the code REFINEDHIPPIE.
Living the Good Life Naturally
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Mental health is a big topic these days and it should be. Honestly it should be discussed even more. And not just how it’s increasing, but WHY it’s happening at such alarming rates. Of course there’s the obvious state of the world that is playing a huge role, but mental health issues have been on the rise for decades and effect people as young at 6 years old. Today we’re going to chat all about it!
Topics Include:
- The Impact of the Microbiome and Mental State
- Gut Brain Connection
- Benefits of Nature
- Technology
- Human Interaction
- Foods to Incorporate for Mental Well Being
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Dr. Francisco Contreras is a cancer specialist renowned for integrating alternative therapies with conventional cancer treatment. He's treated tens of thousands of patients from over 60 countries seeking alternative cancer treatment at his Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico. On this episode we chat all about Dr. Contreras' hospital, how he got into medicine, the hospitals' philosophy, and alternative cancer treatments. We also get into the role diet plays on cancer, animal based foods versus plant-based nutrition, and sugar. Dr. Contreras explains to us the impact of our minds, emotions, and the power of simply having hope!
Dr. Contreras is an author of over 12 books including his newest release "The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer."
Topics Include:
- Alternative therapies
- PET scans
- Sugar and cancer
- Toxins from the food industry
- Vitamin C
- Diabetes
- Emotional and spiritual needs
- How patents and FDA approval works
- Impact of traumatic experiences on our bodies
- Dysfunctional immune systems
- The power of positive thought
- The placebo and no-cebo effect
- Animal products and what they do to cancer
- Role of diet in general
- Plant-based diet and cancer
- Dr. Contreras' most memorable cancer stories
Oasis of Hope Hospital
Oasis of Hope IG: @oasisofhopehospital
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Tracey Winn is a holistic lifestyle coach who, like many of us, became passionate about wellness because of her own traumatic healing journey. Tracey tried various alternative healing modalities, including herbs and chiropractic care, both of which had profound results, transforming her body and life. We chat about her experience, when she recognized the devastating toll stress was having on her body, and how she reclaimed her health. We talk about herbalism, plant medicine, and the power of plants.
Other topics we discuss include:
- glyphosate and its impact on our bodies
- gut health
- the “c” word
- impact of the mind, body, spirit
- detoxing
- media manipulation
- suppression of information
- biowarfare
- censorship of natural healing
- gut health, allergies, and skin issues
- tips for gaining more peace
- our addition to technology/phones
- yoga
Tracey's IG: @traceywinnwellnes
American Journal of Medicine
WHO PCR test Cycle Rates
Rebecca’s IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Animal rights activist and long time restauranteur John Adamson has owned many restaurants through the years, but his newest venture, Neon Tiger, is quite special, it's fully vegan! This is the first vegan dinner and cocktail spot in Charleston, SC.
John's road to veganism looks similar to many of ours, finding bread crumbs here and there of videos and photos revealing the true nature of the animal agriculture industry, and being appalled at what he saw. After following Goats of Anarchy (goat rescue) on IG and recognizing the complex emotions these animals experienced John couldn't look back! He's now fighting for the animals by doing what he does best, creating a unique dining experience, this time with no animals being harmed.
John and I chat about many topics which include:
- What sparked John's path to veganism
- Big Pharma
- Acidic versus Alkaline Diet
- Natural Healing
- Herbal Remedies
- Environmental benefits of veganism
- Ins and Outs of opening a vegan restaurant
- Manipulation of information and controlling the narrative
- Animal Agriculture
- How we all can speak up for the animals
www.neontiger.com
Neon Tiger IG: @neon_tiger_
John IG: @cheaphotel
www.therefinedhippie.com
Rebecca IG: @therefinedhippie
In holistic health we often say that healing is all about the mind, body, and spirit. Today's episode we dive into the spirituality side of holistic health, a newer topic for the podcast.
Kat Wojtasinski is a health and fitness coach who, like many of us, has had her own share of struggles. It's been fitness, nutrition, and faith that have been her saving grace, helping her overcome whatever difficulties come her way. We discuss her spiritual path, how to approach spirituality, the difference between spirituality versus spiritualism, and confronting our true selves. We get into organized religion guilt, breaking the formulated structure, choosing your faith, and how different the journey may look for each of us.
We also talk about yoga, fitness, prophetic dreams, near death experiences, attachment to the physical world, how to start creating some spiritual discipline, and more! It's a fun yet deep conversation you don't want to miss!
@katw.offical
www.coachkatw.com
@therefinedhippie.com
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I think we can all agree that it's better to live a healthy long life rather than a long sick life, right? Today's podcast guest is passionate about just that. Daniel E. Kennedy is a healthcare executive, counselor, author, filmmaker, and most recently the creator and director of a new docuseries, Healthy Long Life. Each episode of the series showcases different parts of the world to uncover their health and longevity secrets. Daniel and I discuss what sparked his passion for disease prevention, when and why it began, and how it's changed. We chat about what he learned while filming the series, surprises he discovered, and the top 5 ways we can all add healthy years to our lives.
www.healthylonglife.com
You can access the docuseries via Amazon or on AppleTV by searching and downloading their app - Healthy Long Life.
The New Year is always a great time to make changes. Many are going plant-based for the first time, some just want to revamp their already existing plant-based lifestyle, but whatever it is this quick bonus episode will give some tips and recommendations. I chat about the reasons you might have cravings (hint: it's actually your microbiome), giving up dairy/cheese, my favorite cheese brands, milk alternatives, and more! And remember, it’s not about perfection, but perseverance!
My Favorite Documentaries to Get You on Track
My Favorite Beet Burger
IG: @therefinedhippie
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Ep 57: 2020 has been one of the most insane years of most of our lives. On this episode I reflect on the year for me as well as my intentions for the year to come. I chat about my goals and how we all can implement and stick with lifestyle changes for the new year!
Ep 56: The breath has many names, life force and prana to name a few. But can it really have that powerful of an impact on our bodies? Lauren Levine is the guru of diaphragmatic breath work, helping clients transform their bodies and restore it to its natural state. Tapping into our breath system can help with neck pain, pelvic floor issues, prolapse, low belly pooch, panic attacks, and more. On today's episode we chat all about the benefits of this life altering work along with Lauren's path in teaching it.
Lauren is an accomplished professional ballet dancer, having studied and danced all over the country. She was even a Radio City Rockette! We discuss her life as a ballet dancer, sommelier, believing in the process, and how we can all tap into our life force, the breath!
www.studio27method.com
Lauren's IG: @laurenlevinemovement
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@therefinedhippie
Ep 55: Jeff Chilton returns to the podcast to chat all about mushrooms and their role on immune health. His company, Real Mushrooms, has a new product specifically made for just that. It's their Mushroom D2Z, containing vitamin D2, beta-glucan, and zinc, the perfect combination to support your immune system.
We get into what beta-glucans are and how they strengthen immunity and promote the production of immune cells. We also discuss mycelium, what it is, along how fungi work in general, how they grow, where they grow best, and how we can grow our own at home. We discuss vitamin D, D2, how to boost vitamin D in mushrooms, D2 versus D3, zinc, and more!
Be on the listen out during the episode for a special offer from Jeff!
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 54: On this episode with chat with plant-based vegan advocate, April Moor, about her experience with lyme disease, when she discovered it, different healing modalities she tried, and what worked. We get into her life as a fitness trainer, how that impacted her life and diet, and what she's learned from being in that field. April shares her experience getting involved as an activist for animal rights, the most effective methods for sharing the truth about animal agriculture, and how we ourselves can spread the message of compassion. We also discuss the challenges people face going plant-based and the best tips for making the lifestyle change.
April's IG: @happyhealinvegan April's Website: www.happyhealinvegan.com April's YouTube The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 53: On this episode we discuss all things fitness, including working out for your cycle and working out at home.
Eliza Gellman has been in the fitness world for years, but has now shifted more focus on nutrition to achieve true overall wellness. We learn about the life changing event that encouraged this as well as her story in becoming plant-based and challenges she went through. We get into limiting beliefs, macros, the medical world, supplements, F-Factor, censorship, and the c-word (aka virus).
IG: @elizag_wellness
Ep 52: The holidays are upon us and so if my 5th holiday season as a plant-based vegan! I've been reflecting lately on this journey and some of the main and even random things that I've learned along the way. On this episode I chat about them which include dealing with friends and family, protein, cashews, my relationship with food, and more.
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 51: Water. It's vital for all life on this planet. Yet much of the fresh water these days is contaminated. The tap water in the US has been shown to contain over 300 chemicals and pollutants according the Environmental Working Group. What gives? On this episode of the podcast we explore the various pollutants ruining the water in this country and much of the modern world. These include (but aren't limited to) heavy metals, PFAs, VOCs (pesticides, herbicides, and other agricultural runoff), and fluoride. We discuss what these are, where they come from, and what they do to the human body and environment. We also discuss some systems to eliminate these toxins and where to buy them.
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IG: @therefinedhippie
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Ep 50: Superfoods are a hot new topic. There are many foods that classified as such, but none hold a candle to algae! This chlorophyll rich plant is the most nutrient dense on the planet, containing all essential amino acids, the highest concentration of protein, iron, beta carotene, and antioxidants, as well as B-vitamins, electrolytes, and omega 3's.
Today's guest knows everything there is about algae! After her sister got sick with cancer she went on quest, learning all about nutrition, wellness, plant-based foods, and an alkaline diet. Through her research she discovered algae and found her passion. After deep diving into the research and science behind this amazing plant she wanted to help spread the word of its immense benefits, founding the company Energybits, which sources the highest quality algae, selling it in easy to take tablets.
We chat all about algae, its history, the different types (spirulina and chlorella), nutrient content, sustainability, gut health, and why it can help change the world. We also discuss the immune system, how it works, and how we can protect ourselves!
Use code RefinedHippie to receive 20% your order at www.energybits.com
IG: @energybits
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On this episode of the podcast I chat with Michelle Cehn, creator of World of Vegan, and Toni Okamoto, from Plant-based on a Budget, all about veganism. These two are trailblazers in the plant-based vegan community who've been creating content for over a decade, including videos, books, cookbooks, e-books, and other resources for those wanting to take a more compassionate and veggie-focused approach to their life. We talk all about their story, why, how, and when they became vegan along with their new cookbook, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook, which they created together. We get into cooking on a budget, for family, during the holidays, and more!
www.worldofvegan.com
@worldofvegan
@michellecehn
www.plantbasedonabudget.com
@plantbasedonabudget
@toniokamoto
www.therefinedhippie.com
@therefinedhippie
Ep 48: For thousands of years humans have used different modalities to heal the body. Herbalists, nutritionists, homeopaths, naturopaths, were all common place in society up until the early 1900's until things started to shift towards our current paradigm which focuses on pharmaceutical drugs. On this episode we explore modern (Western) medicine, who, why, and when this all began.
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 47: America is one of the most unhealthy countries on the planet. We spend more per capita on healthcare than any other nation, yet we're still one of the sickest. What gives? Three words…Standard American Diet (aka SAD diet). Our nations way of eating and living is making us sicker and sicker, but how did we get to this place? On this episode we explore the various causes that helped create our current dietary pattern. We chat about factory farming or CAFOs (concentrated animal feeding operations), agricultural changes, convenience and processed foods, politics, and racism and their impacts on the Western way of eating.
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Thanks, love! Peace and plants!
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Ep 46: After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 13, Katie Mickolwin spent years dealing with her ailment and taking different pharmaceuticals. Eventually she discovered others who had healed their autoimmune diseases and decided to give it a try. She enrolled in the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and began studying holistic health. Not only was she able to heal her body, but she found a new passion! On today's episode we chat with Katie about her experience having rheumatoid arthritis and how taking a holistic approach helped her body, mind, and spirit. We also chat about living tiny on Vancouver Island, yoga, meditation, and the power of connecting ones breath to movement. We get into the current waste problem, plastic, how to reduce our impact on the planet, and much more!
Katie's IG: @holisticallyhumble
IG: @therefinedhippie
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Ep 45: Literally every aspect of our lives involves plastic. It's everywhere! Over 80,000 tons of plastic is thrown out every DAY just in the USA and of that only 5% ever gets recycled. The rest ends up in landfills and oceans. What type of impact is that having not only on our planet, but our bodies as well?! On this episode we explore the rise of plastic, what it is, and how we became so dependent on this synthetic moldable compound. We also chat about what it does to the ocean, animals, human bodies as well as microplastics and what we can do to help combat this environmental catastrophe.
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 44: My path to becoming a holistic lifestyle and wellness coach came about from my own traumatic experience of healing an autoimmune disease. After spending years exploring and learning about nutrition, gut microbiome health, and the mind-body-spirit connection, I finally had success and was healing my body. I decided to take this new knowledge and help others. Today I chat about my story, why I became a health coach, and how I made it all happen! I also chat about the podcast and my approach going forward.
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 43: On today's episode we chat with one of my closest friends, April Duckworth, about some of her most profound life experiences. April became a vegetarian at an early age, but her relationship with food wasn't in a good place. She struggled with an eating disorder for over a decade and it wasn't until she became a plant-based vegan that her relationship with food totally shifted. However, because of those traumatic years her body still had a lot of healing to do as she dealt with thyroid problems and infertility. But just as she and her husband started looking into adoption a miracle happened, she found out she was pregnant! They now have a beautiful baby boy! She was able to overcome her thyroid issues and conceive naturally with the help of a WFPD. Her story is a perfect example of the power of a plant-based diet, hope, and being true to yourself!
I believe for situations to get better they often have to get worse. Messes have to be made and issues have to be addressed for them to ever stand a chance at getting better. Today is a quick little episode reflecting on the current state of affairs and I share my thoughts about the riots, racism, anti-racism, BLM, veganism, and finding compassion for ALL beings on this planet. I also chat about where we’ve decided to move and why! IG: @therefinedhippie
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Chances are when someone brings up the word diabetes you can name a loved one effected by this life altering disease. That’s because we have an epidemic on our hands in America. Over 30 million people have diabetes, with 1 in 4 not even knowing they have it all! 1/3 of all adults in US have prediabetes and in just 20 short years the number of adults diagnosed has doubled. But there are different types of diabetes. Those stats are for type 2 diabetes, the lifestyle related issue. What about the other form, type 1? Those numbers are also rising with a 3.4% increase in cases each year. The current medical paradigm is that carbs are bad for diabetes and should be avoided. But what if that thought process is wrong?! Charlotte Faith has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was 14 years old. She followed the current medical protocol for years, low-carb and high-fat diet. However, after discovering a video created by the team of Mastering Diabetes her thought process shifted. She couldn’t believe what she saw, experts advocating the complete opposite of what she’d be told her whole life! She decided to give a try, why not!? Within just a few short weeks, her insulin dependency lessened and her blood sugar became more stable. Within in a couple of months the hormone problems she’d been experiencing also got better. We chat about her story, when she learned she had diabetes, different things she tried, and her experience going whole food plant-based to improve her type 1 diabetes. We also discuss her hormonal issues that caused her hair to fall out, weight fluctuation, and loss of her period for 7 years. We get into the power of nutrition and the ability we all have to be truly healthy and happy!
Charlotte’s IG: @iamcharlottefaith Charlotte’s website: www.fashionfaithfood.com The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 40: Maggie Griner, my first every guest on this podcast, returns for another chat and a lot has changed! She is now a new mom! Maggie and I chat all about her experience navigating motherhood, natural birth, expectations, and what she's learned. We also get into the challenges she faced within the first year, breastfeeding, and trying to find a healthy nutritious plant-based baby formula. We cover baby food, arsenic in rice, and much more!
Maggie's IG: @kindkitchn
Rebecca IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 39: Today’s guest, Sarah Megrue, has had quite the health journey. After slowly becoming ill in her late twenties, experiencing a whole host of symptoms including hair loss, anemia, and digestive distress, doctors didn’t have an answer for her. She bounced from different doctors and even tried the Mayo Clinic, but got little to no relief or direction. Eventually she found a functional doctor who suggested a raw plant-based diet. It was no time before she began feeling better! Her new lifestyle even helped her anxiety and panic attacks that she’d been dealing with. We chat about story, including the identity crisis, shame, and emotional aspect that went along with this life changing experience. We touch some on my own story (Rebecca Hinson), how I became plant-based, FMT’s, shifting beliefs, and more!
Sarah Megrue IG: @thehealingboho
Rebecca Hinson IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 38: Going plant-based can be daunting at first. It can prove to be even more of a challenge when trying to get ones whole family on board. For Liz Wood, the shift came slowly. However, the decision became imperative when her daughter started experiencing major digestive issues. After doing her own research as well as getting help from a nutritionist, her daughter's issues were relieved by going plant-based and gluten-free. On this episode of the podcast we talk about her family's experience eating vegan and how it's changed their lives.
Liz, who is a partner and director of the barre program of HYLO Fitness, is also passionate about fitness and has been her whole life, coming from a family of athletes. We talk about her background with different fitness avenues and what resonates with her most today. We also chat about her experience with breast implants, BII (breast implant infection), American culture, Standard American Diet, and gluten.
Liz Wood IG: @lizwood.fitnessbalanced
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Ep 37: When it comes to protecting our bodies from illness the immune system is our first line of defense! It helps distinguish the good from the bad, friend or foe. While there are vital nutrients necessary to its function, there are also things that can cause its depletion. On today's episode we go over the vital nutrients that help our immune system function at its best, where to find them, along with herbs, and lifestyle habits that can help. We also chat about what can deplete our immune system, how to combat stress, and provide the tools and knowledge to feel confident in strengthening our bodies during this crucial time.
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 36: We sure are living in strange times and emotions seem to be all over the board. Some people are panicking, while others seem calm and collected. Either way the amount of fear, anxiety, and panic surrounding the current state of affairs cannot to overlooked. We’re all being affected by it, not just through the disruption of our daily lives and jobs, but mentally. Trying to manage this stress is of the upmost importance. Stress affects our physical bodies, mental state, and people around us. Today I chat about some ways to manage stress while we're stuck indoors and in these uncertain times. I also discuss some possible silver linings that can come out of this situation, pollution, connecting back to what’s important, wildlife markets, and pangolins.
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
www.tipalink.com
Ep 35: It's been decided, we're moving to California! My husband and I have been wanting to move away from Charleston for quite some time and we're now finally taking the leap! I answer the how, why, when, and where about this life altering change. I also chat about the coronavirus, how long it's been around, where it came from, the impact it's had on the world and economy, and how wildlife markets play a role!
Ep 34: The gluten-free product market was an estimated $22 billion dollar industry in 2019. It’s projected to increase 9% over the next 5 years. People all over are going gluten-free for different reasons other than celiac disease. Some think they might have an allergy or a sensitivity. But could the real concern lie somewhere else? On today’s episode we chat about the herbicide glyphosate and what role it plays in gluten issues and gut health. I chat about the rise of glyphosate, my experience going gluten-free, along with acne and why I’m currently doing a parasite cleanse.
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 33: Khet Waas Hutip is an herbalist, holistic nutrition counselor, and certified spiritual counselor. Like many of us his road to holistic health came about from his own health issues. As a teenager Khet had terrible asthma and allergies; he couldn’t even mow the grass and while most teenagers would have been happy to get out of that chore, Khet was alarmed. He knew it wasn’t “normal” to have such an adverse reaction to grass! He found some medicinal herbs in his families cabinet and began making herbal teas, not really knowing what he was going. It didn’t take long before most of his complaints went away. However, there were still some minor lingering issues that he wanted to eliminate. From the recommendation of a friend Khet ditched dairy and the rest is history. He completely cut out all animal product and healed himself! A new passion was formed and now he helps others heal with nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle change.
We sat down to chat about his transition and experience becoming a plant-based vegan, the power of herbs, their impact on prostate health, female health, and diseases of affluence. We also get into the benefits of Irish sea moss, fasting, the history of meat, the true definition of food, and why counting calories doesn't work.
www.sacredrootz.com
IG: @sacred_rootz9
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 32: Medicinal mushrooms are so amazing, but what are they exactly? And why are they so revered? On this episode we learn all about them from a mushroom expert who's been in the business for almost 50 years.
Jeff Chilton’s been a key figure in creating the booming medicinal mushroom market. He’s also the owner of Nammex, the first ever to offer a line of certified organic mushroom extracts in the U.S. that are now used by many supplement companies. His journey began right after college while working on a mushroom farm where he worked for 10 years. There he met a Japanese scientist who taught him all about medicinal mushrooms, which had been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. He then went on to attend conferences and expos all over the world educating people on the benefits of mushrooms, eventually forming his own organic extract company in 1989, selling the highest quality ingredients to nutraceutical and supplement companies around the world.
Jeff's been instrumental in educating the world about mushrooms and is basically the reason medicinal mushrooms are where they are today!
We learn about all the different types of medicinal mushrooms, their benefits, how mushrooms grow, what they are exactly, and how they're structured. We also chat about his upbringing, how he got to where he is today, as well as labeling laws and why reading labels and quality matter so much!
Jeff and his son Skye also started Real Mushrooms, a company selling medicinal mushroom extract direct to the consumer.
www.nammex.com
www.realmushrooms.com
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 31: Have you heard of human design? It's definitely a buzzword these days and on this episode of the podcast we learn all about it from Cortney Ostrosky!
Cortney is a multi-passionate massage therapist and yoga instructor, having hosted retreats and workshops all over the world! Most recently she's become super inspired by human design, giving readings to help others discover their true potential and live life with purpose!
Cortney explains what human design is, how it was discovered, the different energy types, and how the system can help us align with our true selves. We also go over my own human design chart and what it all means!
Discover your human design chart by going to mybodygraph.com. You can also contact Cortney to schedule a reading!
Cortney IG: @cortney108
www.cortneyostrosky.com
My IG: @therefinedhippie
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Ep. 30: I can’t believe it, 2019 is about to be over and so is this decade; I’m recapping and reflecting on both. A lot sure has happened over these last 10 years, good and bad. I chat about what I’ve learned, activism, self love, empathy, being a highly sensitive person (HSP), and my intentions for 2020!
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 29: It's estimated that our subconscious controls 90% of our minds. These thought patterns are influenced and shaped through our upbringing, programming, and even ancestors. Transforming these beliefs can often be crucial in healing, not just our minds, but our bodies as well.
Olga Mejia has seen its impact first hand with her own life and those of her clients. Olga's lived and traveled all over, picking up and learning different alternative healing modalities along the way, studying Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure, naturopathy, reiki, and subconscious work. She's had some incredible life experiences that helped shape who she's become today, several relating to death and dying, including a near death experience. We get into all this as well as her life in Manhattan during the 1980’s aids epidemic, her discovery of kundalini yoga, pranayama yoga, past life regression, CBD, lucid dreaming, veganism, and malas. We also talk about the subconscious mind, how to change our belief systems, and working out all the negative in our subconscious through different techniques including Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique.
www.omquantumhealing.com
IG: @ommalas.usa
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 28: We're in the midst of a current health crisis. Autism, cancer, autoimmune diseases have been skyrocketing over the past few decades. These are considered the canaries in the coal mine, warning us of the great danger coming from our food, lifestyles, and environment.
Tiffany Jackson is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of EcoHealth Wellness Center and Detox Spa in Charleston, SC. Over the past 15 years she's seen the shift and rise in health issues firsthand, working with clients with all different ailments. We sat down to chat about her story, why she became interested in health and wellness, and her experience working with autistic patients. We also discuss toxins, environmental toxins in our water, air, and houses, allergies, food sensitivities, and the difference between IgG and IgE. Naturally gut health and probiotics come up in our conversation as well.
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
Ep 27: The mind is a powerful thing, but we've only just begun to truly understand its power. I know first hand the impact it can have on one's health, whether that be in causing suffering or alleviating it. On today's episode I chat about the impact our minds have over our physical body. We go over some good examples, people, and books that show its impact as well as the placebo and "nocebo" effect. I also go into the benefits of exercise, the role movement plays in healing our bodies, my favorite types of exercise, rebounding, and more. We chat about different tools we can have in our "toolbox" and how they can help heal the body and maintain a balanced healthy life.
www.therefinedhippie.com
@therefinedhippie
Ep 26: The practice of yoga is a deeply personal one, resonating differently for us all. Kelly Jean Moore credits her own discovery of yoga to not only saving her life, but helping her to truly live and escape the self destructive path she was on. Kelly Jean experienced a lot of trauma as a child and subsequently had some turbulent years as a teenager and young adult. However, in her early twenties her inner voice began speaking to her and loudly. She knew deep within that the path she was on wasn’t serving her in any way. She attended her first yoga class soon after and was immediately hooked. In just a few short months she was teaching! It was the study of Rolfing however that really transformed her yoga practice and the understanding of the body.
Of course she and I get into her origin story, yoga, different types of yoga practice, and Rolfing along with biohacking the system, the ritual of grounding, finding beauty in the mundane daily activities, and the psychology and communication of movement. We also chat about body image, yoga bodies, putting ourselves out there in the world, and above all being true to ourselves and speaking our truth.
Kelly Jean is a yoga teacher in Charleston, SC and has been for almost 16 years. She's also a certified Rolfer for 7 years, lover of the arts, mama, and owner of Mission Yoga in Charleston, SC.
www.therefinedhippie.com
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.wearemissionyoga.com
Kelly Jean's Personal IG:@kellyjeanlovesyou
Mission Yoga IG: @wearemissionyoga
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Ep 25: How can one become a joyful vegan and stay that way? Today's guest, Colleen Patrick Gordreau, has been vegan for 20 years. Colleen's an advocate for plant-based eating, speaker, commentator, podcaster, and award winning author of 7 books. Her newest book, The Joyful Vegan: How to Stay Vegan in a World that Wants You to Eat Meat, Dairy, and Eggs, gives readers the wisdom, tools, and tips to manage the challenges that can arise from being a plant-based vegan.
Colleen's helped thousands of people transition and navigate this world while being vegan through her advocacy and work. But like many of us, she didn't start out vegan. We chat about her awakening and transition into this lifestyle, some of the main struggles people experience, how to stay vegan within our communities, and finding our voice. We also go over some of the main myths surrounding veganism. And since the holidays are coming up, Colleen shares some excellent advice for how to navigate this festive time of the year while staying true to ourselves and our compassionate beliefs.
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Ep 24: Dealing with health problems at any age is not pleasant, but when they affect small children it's even more disheartening. Today's guest, Lucy Hermiston, has had her share of health issues and from a very young age. She dealt with eczema, inflamed sinuses, chronic tonsillitis, and juvenile arthritis all before the age of 15. Little relief was found until experimenting with the removal of certain foods from her diet, the first being dairy. To her parents delight, and hers as well of course, the symptoms vanished. Most recently as an adult, Lucy’s dealt with digestive issues, prompting her to study holistic nutrition in order to learn all she could about her body, nutrition, and healing.
We talk about when she realized the powerful impact food has on the body, the moment she decided to stop eating animals, and the disassociation of loving animals and eating them. We also get into the energetics of food, food storage, nightshades, and eating in context to nourish the body and soul. Other subjects include conscious living, recycling, NYC versus LA, Diwali, CBD, social media, and the influence of what we internalize through our eyes and ears has on us physically. Lucy, who's lived all over the world, now resides in Los Angeles with her husband TJ and puppy Loki.
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Ep 23: The Blue Zones have been getting a lot of attention lately and for good reason. These very special regions are home to some of the healthiest and longest living people on the planet. But what about all those who don't live in these distinct areas? How can we incorporate their lifestyles to live long and healthy too? On this episode we dive into the Blue Zones, where they are, and what behaviors they all share. The Power 9 are the nine habits and outlooks in which all Blue Zones have in common and attribute to their longevity and well-being. I offer up some different ideas to incorporate these into our daily lives so we too can enjoy a life full of vitality and happiness!
Ep 22: The word deficiency comes up a lot from outside sources when someone goes plant-based or vegan. But I’m here to break it all down for you! Deficiencies are common among ALL Americans, meat eaters and vegans alike. On this episode we go over what those deficiencies are, how we can avoid them, and what foods we can consume to make sure we're balanced. The most prevalent issues in America come from inadequate levels of zinc, calcium, iron, b12, and omega 3’s. We also chat about the difference between being whole food plant-based and vegan.
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Ep 21: What is lifestyle medicine? What and where are the Blue Zones? How can lifestyle choices effect our health? We get to all these questions and more with Dr. Renae Thomas, a senior resident and lifestyle representative in Loma Linda, California's Family and Preventative medicine residency combined program. Renae's interest in nutrition and medicine started at a young age after her dad was diagnosed with cancer in the early 90's. Upon the recommendation of his doctor, Renae's dad began looking into the emerging research showing the link between cancer and animal products. He deep dived into learning all he could on diet and lifestyle. What he found prompted their family to adopt a whole food plant-based diet and they never looked back. This also sparked a passion in Renae to pursue a career in the medical field.
Renae and I chat about her upbringing, her dad's diagnosis, why she moved from her home country of Australia to Loma Linda, and the Blue Zones. We get into the Adventist Health Studies, whole person care, Lifestyle Medicine, different diets, and empowering patients through lifestyle choices to optimize their health using an evidence-based medical approach.
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Ep 20: Making a lifestyle change can be difficult. It can take us some time to get adjusted and get it right! Going plant-based is definitely one of those lifestyle changes that can prove to be challenging at first in our current culture. Charleston artist, John Duckworth, was not exempt from this feeling when he first went plant-based. Before fully committing John did try some different diets. However, once he really began doing the research, watching the videos, and educating himself on the industry, his decision to go plant-based was solidified. He also had to do some tweaking before discovering what foods truly made him thrive.
John, an avid cyclist, has cycled the Great Pyrenees and the Swiss Alps. Naturally, because he’s so active and athletic the P word comes up, protein! We chat about protein, amino acids, plant-based athletes, improved recovery time for those on a WFPB, and the misconceptions revolving around protein, meat, and athletics. We also get into his art career, upbringing, moving to Charleston, how and why he transitioned to a plant-based vegan diet, and the reason he initially failed at it. Other topics we cover include kombucha, sugar, gluten, animal agriculture marketing, Ayurveda doshas, and mediation, including his installation performance art piece in which he meditated for 3-4 hours a day for 4-5 weeks.
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Ep 19: Microbiome. Gut Health. These are hot topics these days and for good reason. The health of our gut dictates the well-being of our entire bodies. But this is fairly new information. The term microbiome wasn't even coined until 2006. Up until that point scientists didn't give the bacteria in out GI tracts much more thought. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, AKA Dr. B, is a board certified gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC spreading the word about just how important our gut health truly is and the role plants play in keeping it balanced. He's setting himself apart by focusing his practice on nutrition, gut microbiome, and lifestyle medicine, advocating lifestyle changes in order to create lasting effects on our health. His information is all based on the latest in gut health science which shows that our bodies thrive on the consumption of plants! We talk about his upbringing, how he got to where he is today, and when he started connecting the dots. We get into the microbiome, the science behind it, and why eating a diversity of plants is so beneficial in creating health. We also talk about the current medical system, dysbiosis, the paleo diet, Blue Zones, and even the Amazon rainforest!
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Ep 18: Keeping our bodies happy and healthy is a multifaceted approach. We can't just eat a bunch of greens and call it a day. There can sometimes be factors effecting our well being that we've overlooked, particularly that of our nervous system. The nerves in our spine are connected to different organs and when they are under pressure can cause not only pain but organ disfunction. Everything from our digestion to our heart be impacted. I sat down with Dr. Carrie Stone, a chiropractor of 16 years, to chat all about it! Dr. Carrie specializes in a specific technique called the Blair Upper Cervical, a technique focusing on relieving pressures from the delicate brain stem area that controls many major functions of the body. We chat about her story and why she became a chiropractor, the history of chiropractic care, and the medical world. We also get into gluten, dairy, why taking pressure off of the nervous system allows the body to heal itself, and about making conscious, educated choices to take care of our minds and bodies.
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Ep 17: How many of us ladies have taken birth control pills? How many of us have had hormone concerns? I took BC for years trying to clear up my acne and relieve some of my PMS symptoms. Little did I know that they were actually causing my body harm and just covering up a deeper issue. On this episode of the podcast I chat with Gene Blake, a nurse practitioner at Rhett Women's Center. We talk about her transition from the Western medical mindset of prescribing pills to get rid of symptoms to her more functional and lifestyle medicine approach of getting to the root cause. We chat everything birth control, hormones, and general women's health. We touch on PCOS, bioidentical hormones, and the impact we have on ourselves and those around us when we really take control of our lives and health.
Ep 16: Eating healthy should be important to all of us, but when we're ill it should become first priority! Amor Healing Kitchen is there for people facing serious health challenges, preparing delicious, nutritious, and healthy meals delivered right to their door. Who makes these wonderful meals? Volunteer teen chefs. The founder, Maria Kelly, had been a high school teacher for 15 years. After learning about a similar program out in California she set out to form her own version in Charleston, SC! Amor Healing Kitchen teaches volunteer teens how to cook nourishing plant-based meals, supports local organic farms, and showcases the power of food as medicine to help aid recovery for those going through cancer. We chat about surfing, traveling, and why and when Maria stopped eating animals. We get into the power of eating seasonally, community, CSA's, farmer's markets, and more!
Ep 15: On this episode I sit down with my good friend and fellow Holistic Health Coach, Elizabeth Kuntz. After taking a nutrition course in college, Elizabeth found a new passion. She went on to study with IIN, Institute of Integrative Nutrition and now works with clients to help them form healthy habits, encouraging them through diet change, exercise, and being supportive in guiding them to reach their goals. But Elizabeth has had her on health struggles. For years she dealt with debilitating pain and issues with no answers. She soon figured out the puzzle herself, she had PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). We chat about Elizabeth's story, how she got into holistic health and nutrition, her struggles with PCOS, hormones and anxiety. We also get into CBD, what it is, how it can be beneficial, the hemp plant itself, and it's history.
Ep 14: I love plants! I can't get enough of them. I also love talking about the benefits of eating plant-based and what this type of lifestyle can do for ones health. But there's actually another reason why I choose to eat this way, perhaps the most important reason for me spiritually. Not only was it one of the best decisions of my life, but it really does align with my soul. On this episode of the podcast I share the true reason I stay away from animal products as well as what information I discovered that had the most impact for this commitment. I also chat about cultural norms, sweeteners, sugar, aquafaba, meditation, and restructuring our thoughts.
Ep 13: My road to holistic health wasn't quick and it wasn't easy! After getting an autoimmune disease, seemingly out of the blue, I tried pharmaceutical drugs. However, I quickly learned they weren't the answer for me when my symptoms actually worsened from their use. I began doing some research and found others who had healed themselves through diet and lifestyle change. And so my road to healing naturally began. I tried different diets, saw different functional doctors, and even traveled to England for an alternative treatment that's not preformed in the US, all in an attempt to heal myself and get to the root cause of my affliction. But before things got better, things got really really bad. My life seemed like it was spiraling out of control, I even ended up in the hospital! However, this story does have a happy ending. Eventually, I did heal myself! By focusing on a whole foods plant-based diet, light exercise, yoga, and other natural methods, I finally succeeded! On this episode I chat about my story, how I healed, FMT's, gluten, glyphosate, as well as brief history on how our medical care approach became what it is today.
Why don’t diets work long term? Can a lifestyle change be what we ultimately need to keep us at that desired weight? On this episode of the podcast I chat with Helen Hall, the founder and creator of Hushup and Hustle, a lifestyle and wellness brand, and Blender Bombs, a product that has taken the smoothie world by storm in just 2 short years. After gaining an unwelcome 30 pounds, Helen was desperate to lose the weight. She tried many different fad diets, each one ultimately failing. It wasn’t until she started eating plant-based vegan that she saw the results she’d be longing for. Along with her new 80x20 lifestyle change, she began replacing one meal a day with a smoothie. Soon after came the idea of streamlining her smoothie making process by creating nutrient dense blender bombs. She began selling them to her fitness clients and the rest is history. Helen's approach to living 80% of the time on whole food plants (no meat, cheese, eggs, or dairy) with 20% being allowed a bit more wiggle room to indulge (don't go overboard of course), has been widely embraced by those searching for a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Helen and I chat about how she started and runs her business, the different diets she's tried, why they ultimately failed, and how she arrived at the plant-based lifestyle she leads today. We also get into some other fun subjects like the Human Design System, celery juice craze, Modern Medium, our shared high school dream of being fashion designers, and our beloved kitty cats!
How can we bring back a sense of community? Can we heal the current alienation our society is feeling? What role does food play in our ability to connect with others? I recently sat down with the super passionate Renee Orth to chat about all things community, food, and bringing back the connection we’ve lost with ourselves, other humans, and Mother Earth. Renee doesn’t consider herself an activist, but rather a food justice and community activator. She’s all about activating people and communities to change the system in a way that benefits their health, happiness, and well being with a strong emphasis revolving around food. Renee’s background is law, however recently she’s been focusing her energy on helping restructure how communities interact, grow food, and ultimately connect. She’s the founder of the Stone Soup Collective in Charleston, SC, a non profit that makes delicious nourishing soups under the model buy one give one. For every soup that’s sold another is given to a person in need or sick. We chat about smaller government, how to bring back control to the people, our current system and its flaws. We also get into the environmental crisis our planet is currently facing, micro farms, and front yard gardens. With Renee’s background being law and her passion for helping communities flourish in a sustainable and responsible manner, she makes the perfect candidate for Mayor of the City of Charleston, one of her many current focuses at the moment. Our conversation is about love, plants, and the power that we as individuals all hold in the destiny of our future and this planet!
Ep: 010 - Litisha is a Wholistic Food Practitioner, Living Food/Vegan Food Chef, motivational speaker, living lifestyle/health coach, and detoxification specialist. Her journey began when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in the late 90’s. As Litisha started researching, she learned that her mother’s illness (and most others out there) had a lot do with the food we eat. It was then that she started eating plant-based, but a horrific car crash in 2013 took things to next level. As she was lying in her hospital bed with multiple fractures to her face, shoulder, ankle, including a titanium plate in her face to save her eye, and a rod with 12 screws in her ankle, the outlook from doctors looked grim. However, she decided to take her healing into her own hands, turning to live juices, foods, and herbs. For 3 months Litisha only drank fresh juices as well as incorporating other alternatives remedies such as chiropractic care, meditation, reiki, and yoga. The results were astounding and the doctors couldn’t believe how quickly she recovered. She was able to not only heal her body, but her spirit as well! Today you would never know she had been in such a horrendous accident.
Litisha has traveled the world, learning, teaching, and sharing the benefits of Living Foods, herbs, and the power of a Plant-based diet! We chat about eating with a purpose, her juice business, LiveLicious, sea vegetables, what it means to eat “living” foods, walking her purpose and living her passion.
Ep: 009 - Shannon Leparski is a certified hormone specialist, plant-based enthusiast, blogger, and face behind The Glowing Fridge, a website devoted to women's wellness and plant-based recipes. She's also, most recently, become a published author of The Happy Hormone Guide. After watching in horror a documentary about the true nature of the animal agriculture industry, Shannon become a plant-based vegan overnight. To Shannon's utter delight, her cystic acne soon turned into radiant clear skin, her clothes fit better, and her energy level improved like never before. This took her passion for plant-based living and nutrition to the next level! Her blog, The Glowing Fridge, was born and she received her Hormone Specialist Certificate. We chat about the different cycle phases, the best foods to nourish each phase, parasites, her new book, and more.
Ep: 008 - Got Milk? That campaign has been forever solidified in our minds. Dairy milk truly is the perfect liquid. That is, if you’re a calf! Through my research and quest for optimal health I found knocking dairy from my diet to be a no-brainer. But why? We’ve been told for decades that milk does the body good. However, the recent research and science says otherwise. Because of this, many countries around the world, most recently Canada, have removed it from their daily dietary recommendations. On this episode we chat about the rise of milk consumption, what milk does to the body, its components, the best places to get calcium, delicious and healthy alternatives, and the true nature of the dairy industry.
Ep: 007 - Derek McKee is a windsurfer, yogi, web developer, and plant-based advocate. He also struggled with some serious sinus and back problems from a very young age. There were days in college that he couldn’t even get out of bed because of his excruciating back pain. From the suggestion of his sister, Derek sought to alleviate his suffering with yoga. Through his practice he saw profound benefits and decided to further his learning by enrolling in a yoga teacher training program. In that program he explored meditation and vegetarianism; he felt amazing, but wanted to deepen him practice. Derek took a leap of faith and moved to Maui. We chat about his transformation, meditation, Maui, juggling social life, health, and the struggles of finding balance.
Ep: 006 - Protein. Where do you get yours from? Are you getting enough? Too much? This is a hot topic these days. Advertising and marketing has us obsessed with protein. Many are under the impression that more is better, but that couldn't be further from the truth. On this episode we dive into protein, what it is, how much we should be getting, and what happens when we get too much. We chat about animal versus plant protein and some of the best places to get plant protein.
Ep: 005 - Ann Miller, herbalist, licensed massage therapist, clinical aromatherapist, and holistic practitioner, is no stranger to dealing with and overcoming illness. Personally, she's spent almost a decade in and out of doctors, coming back with either no diagnoses or incorrect ones. A chance encounter with a stranger helped finally put the puzzle pieces together...she had Lyme Disease. But Ann's run in with sickness didn't stop there. When her youngest child was born with many health issues, every parents worst nightmare began. After countless doctors and procedures it was determined that her son had EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis). The family tried different diets, visited a plethora of doctors, all in effort to heal his pain. She used her holistic healing knowledge, mothers intuition, and sheer determination, to help treat him, never giving up hope. Eventually, Ann did heal her son using the Gerson therapy, a plant-based protocol that focuses on raw juices, natural supplements, and more. We chat about her path to holistic health, discovering she had Lyme disease, healing her son, and opening the first apothecary in downtown Charleston, SC.
Ep: 004 - Gut microbiome health is a hot topic these days, but that hasn't always been the case. It wasn't until 2001 that scientist learned and started studying the role our gut bacteria plays. While it is still a growing field, we do know that it effects many areas of our health, including our immunity, depression, and weight. The gut even communicates with our brains in what is called the gut-brain axis. On this episode of the podcast we explore what ailments can arise from an imbalanced gut microbiome, factors that contribute to imbalances, and ways to help fix our microbiomes to ensure we live long and healthy lives.
Ep: 003 - Kate Moon, lululemon ambassador, yoga instructor, and Director of Yoga at Hylo Fitness, is a beacon of light and love in this world. She has overcome over a decade of addiction to come through on the other side to find a fulfilling life she could never have dreamt of. Yoga opened up a whole new life for her, helping to heal her body, mind, and spirit from years of pain. We chat about her life transformation, the healing power of yoga, traveling, and listening to the universe.
Ep: 002 - Stephanie Powers healed herself of a thyroid disorder and in turn found a new passion for holistic health. As she was helping clients heal, she noticed there was a common theme. Many of her clients had emotional and spiritual aspects of their lives that weren't being addressed. From there Lightworkers Lounge was born, a self help spiritual guide podcast with a booming Instagram following, almost 100k! She is also a published author of the book Thyroid First Aid Kit, an avid traveler, photographer, and mom to precious pug, Jeffrey. We chat about nutrition, astrology, speaking your truth, and how emotions play into the healing process.
Ep: 001 - Maggie Griner, a vegan chef and plant-based enthusiast, has taken her passion for plants to a new level. She has a thriving edible veganic garden, using no animal by-products to grow beautiful nutritious vegetables. Maggie shares her experience and tips, inspiring all of us to start our own garden, no matter the skill level or living situation. We chat about connecting back to nature through intuitive gardening and sustainable living.