The Feminist Wellness podcast offers empowering holistic medicine, psychology and life coaching advice for smart women who believe they can live powerful, fulfilling lives with more self-worth, self-love, and true self-care. Equal parts nervous system science and witchy woo, Béa Victoria brings it all together to help you see how your socialization, conditioning, and family blueprint are keeping you feeling stuck in life. If you’re ready to shake the codependent, perfectionist, and people-pl ...
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Gutmicrobiome Podcasts
Are you struggling to restore your gut to perfect health? Hear host Lindsey Parsons interview functional and integrative medicine professionals, patients and scientists about the gut microbiome, the current state of research and how they approach treating IBS, IBD, candida, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, gastritis, SIBO and other digestive issues. Hear patients talk about their experiences with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) both in clinics and do-it-yourself and how it impacted their ...
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How Food Poisoning Can Rewire Your Gut: Understanding Post-Infectious IBS
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28:03Still dealing with bloating or gut issues long after food poisoning? It could be post-infectious IBS—a form of SIBO triggered by autoimmunity. Learn how infections like Campylobacter or E coli can lead to nerve damage in the gut and what to do about it, including prokinetics, antimicrobials and a potential cure. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps cl…
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Ep #333: “No One Is Coming to Save You” Is Baloney
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21:39#333: The phrase "no one is coming to save you" gets thrown around social media like gospel truth, wrapped in empowerment packaging that sounds like it should light a fire under you. Maybe it even worked for a moment when you needed to snap awake and take charge of your own life. But there's something deeply problematic lurking beneath this seeming…
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#332: This episode is for the folks who look like they've got it together, who've checked most of the boxes: the career, the home, the relationships. You're productive, responsible, kind, maybe even the one people come to for help. But when it's quiet, really quiet, there's this persistent low buzz of disconnection. This week, I want you to know th…
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The Cutting Edge of Healing: High-Tech Solutions for Gut Health and Autoimmunity with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa
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43:16Tried everything from supplements to diet changes and still suffering? Discover the world of alternative healing, from cyber scans to electromagnetic pulse therapy to transform health at the cellular level with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to …
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I had the most amazing conversation with Busayo Ayodele, who was in Anchored last year, and I just couldn’t wait to share it. We had such a fun conversation, and everything she shared about her experience was just so inspiring, so moving, made my heart feel so explode-y. The way Busayo grew in Anchored is everything I dream of. It's the reason why …
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Ep #331: The Real Reasons You're Not Joining (And Why They're Exactly Why You Should)
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24:00#331: After over a decade of coaching women through codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleasing habits, I'm seeing a heartbreaking pattern: the people who most need community support and nervous system regulation are talking themselves out of the very programs designed to help them. Whether it's the fear of being a burden, worrying you'll fall …
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#330: If you've ever found yourself constantly scanning other people's faces for approval, shapeshifting to keep the peace, or feeling completely disconnected from what you actually want, this episode is for you. You might call this people-pleasing or being too sensitive, but something much more profound is going on here: you’re living with emotion…
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From Hangovers to Fiber: Genetically Engineered Probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD
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50:07Explore the science behind genetically engineered probiotics with Zack Abbott, PhD of ZBiotics. We talk about hacking gut bacteria to reduce hangovers and turn sugar into fiber—plus why bacterial diversity is key to better health. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally. Take her quiz to s…
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Ep #329: Getting Anchored with Carey Cramer
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49:46#329: This week, I sit down with Carey Cramer, an Anchored program alum, to explore their transformative journey through attachment healing and relational growth. Over the past two and a half years since completing the program, Carey has developed a completely new way of showing up in relationships - one marked by presence, trust, and authentic con…
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Ep #328: Knowing What You Want vs. What Others Expect
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24:32#328: Do you struggle to make decisions, not because you're unsure of your desires, but because you're constantly weighing everyone else's? This isn't just indecision; it's emotional outsourcing, a pattern where we disconnect from our own authentic wants in favor of what others expect. Tune in this week as I share how, through practical somatic pra…
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If you’re ready to break away from anxiety and codependent relationships so you can have a life full of joy and confidence, Anchored is for you. We start on July 7th. Click here to sign up: feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/anchored I can't wait to see you there!By Béa Victoria Albina
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Ep #327: Consent and Requests in Conversation
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19:32#327: Imagine cutting veggies after a long day when your partner bursts in venting about their coworker. You care deeply, but right now, your shoulders tense, your jaw locks, and you're just not available – though you never say so. Instead, you nod, make the right noises, and count the seconds until it ends. Later, you're both left feeling vaguely …
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Ep #326: Doing the Opposite: How Childhood Pain Shapes the Patterns We Can’t See
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22:44#326: Have you ever felt that sharp sting of resentment when watching someone set a boundary with ease or embrace their imperfections without shame? That irritation you feel might be pointing to something deeper – the very freedoms you deny yourself every day. Join me this week to learn how our childhood pain shapes patterns that masquerade as virt…
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Taming Gut Inflammation: Fiber, Prebiotics and Crohn’s Solutions with Will Bulsiewicz, MD
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1:01:08Are you struggling with gut issues like bloating, IBS, dysbiosis or IBD and wondering how to find lasting relief? Join Will Bulsiewicz, MD as he shares how he discovered the power of a plant-based, high-fiber diet in transforming his gut and well-being. Learn how prebiotics, resistant starches and dietary strategies, like a low FODMAP diet, can sup…
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Ep #325: The Antidote to Emotional Outsourcing with Abbie Attwood
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52:56#325: How often do you find yourself seeking validation from others, feeling like your worth depends on what they think of you? I recently had a fascinating conversation with Abbie Attwood, an anti-diet, fat-positive, weight-inclusive nutritionist whose practice is grounded in self-compassion and intuitive approaches to healing relationships with f…
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Ep #324: Getting Anchored with Paula Greenwood
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35:23#324: Have you ever wondered what it's like to break free from emotional outsourcing patterns that keep you stuck in life? Today, I'm joined by Paula Greenwood, an Anchored alum who shares her transformative journey from feeling trapped in negative thought loops to creating a life aligned with her true passions. Get full show notes, transcript, and…
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Combating Constipation: What To Do When You Can't Go with Carmen Fong, MD
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49:19Are you struggling with chronic constipation, incomplete evacuation or irregular bowel movements despite trying diet and lifestyle changes? These symptoms might point to underlying issues with gut motility, nervous system signaling or imbalances in the gut microbiome. Gain a clearer understanding of your digestive health and learn about the physiol…
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#323: Are you waiting for someone to magically transform into the person you need them to be? In this episode, I break down what relationship magical realism is, how it manifests in our thoughts and behaviors, and the real cost of staying in these fantasies. I share practical steps to recognize when you're caught in this pattern and how to start se…
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Ep #322: Why You Keep Fighting the Same Fights (And How to Actually Shift Them)
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21:27#322: Are you stuck in a relationship where every disagreement turns into an emotional marathon? Where the same wounds keep getting ripped open no matter how hard you try to heal them? When we fight with our partners, family members, or friends, what's really happening goes far beyond the words being exchanged. In this week's episode, I dive into t…
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The Order of Healing: A Root-Cause Reset for Whole-Body Wellness with Juanique Grover
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59:53Learn how to holistically heal your gut with Juanique Grover's "Order of Healing" functional treatment plan. Juanique shares her story of reversing her Graves' disease naturally and helping her husband, diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, explore alternative treatments like hyperbaric chambers and ozone therapies, which led to her starting her own…
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#321: Have you been living from the neck up? Disembodiment doesn't happen by accident. Many of us learned early that being fully present in our bodies wasn't safe. And in a world that rewards overthinking and overfunctioning, checking out of your body can feel like the only way to survive. In this week's episode, I dive into the concept of embodime…
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#320: Have you noticed how "wellness" has become more about expensive supplements and exclusive retreats than actual healing? It's time we had an honest conversation about how the wellness industry has been hijacked by capitalism and privilege, leaving behind the very people who need healing most. In this week's episode, I'm pulling back the curtai…
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Functional Psychiatry in Action: Real-Life Healing Stories with Tracy McCarthy, MD
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50:32Learn how gut health, blood sugar, toxins, infections and hormones like estrogen and insulin play a major role in anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares her journey from conventional psychiatry to a root-cause approach, along with real-life stories of healing through functional medicine. Lindsey Parsons, your host, …
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Ep #319: Getting Anchored with Dr. Ashley Albers, DO
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47:49#319: Have you ever felt like you're constantly trying to get everything "right"? Like you're stuck in an endless cycle of seeking validation from others, while your own voice gets smaller and smaller? Today, I want to share a powerful story that might feel familiar. Dr. Ashley Albers, a physician who went through my Anchored program, once couldn't…
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Keystone Probiotics: Cutting Edge Supplements for Gut Dysbiosis, the Brain, Immune System, Metabolism and Hormones with Dr. Shayne Morris
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59:04Have antibiotics or heavy herbal antimicrobials decimated your microbiome and health? You may be missing critical species of keystone probiotics in your gut. Learn about the cutting edge keystone probiotic species offered uniquely in products developed by Systemic Formulas and Alimentum Labs, the sponsor of this podcast, and their role in regulatin…
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Ep #318: Reclaiming Emotional Space for Yourself and Others
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31:53#318: Have you ever caught yourself dismissing someone's feelings with phrases like "at least..." or "it could be worse"? We often do this with the best intentions - trying to help, trying to fix, trying to make things better. But what if these well-meaning responses are actually creating emotional distance in our relationships? In today's episode,…
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Ep #317: How Systems of Oppression and Burnout Shape Emotional Suppression
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31:40#317: If you're the person everyone comes to with their problems, or if you find yourself exhausted from managing others' emotional states, this week's episode is for you. Here's the truth: Your tendency to take on others' emotions isn't just a personal quirk – it's deeply rooted in systems of oppression and societal conditioning that have taught u…
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Ep #316: Why We Shut Down Others’ Feelings (And How It Starts in Us)
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26:39#316: Have you ever caught yourself trying to fix someone's feelings instead of just listening? In this week's episode, I dive into why we sometimes shut down others' emotions and how this habit often starts with our own relationship to feelings. This conversation is crucial for anyone who wants to build deeper, more authentic connections with the …
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Mold, Mycotoxins & Your Microbiome: When to Suspect It and How to Deal with It
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20:52Are you struggling with stubborn gut issues, extreme food sensitivities, anxiety, histamine issues, headaches or brain fog and no diet or gut healing protocol seems to help? The culprit could be hiding in your environment. Explore the connection between mold, mycotoxins and gut health and learn how mold exposure can fuel issues like Candida overgro…
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#315: Are you stuck in an emotional loop, unsure if you're feeling your feelings or just wallowing? In this episode, I dive into the difference between processing emotions and getting stuck in them. You'll learn why feeling your feelings is a radical act of self-respect and how it can transform your relationship with yourself, how to spot the signs…
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Ep #314: Why It’s Hard to Let Yourself Feel Your Feelings (Part 3)
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23:58#314: Do you ever find it hard to let yourself truly feel your feelings? In a world that values constant productivity, it's easy to see emotions as inconvenient roadblocks. But what if feeling our feelings is actually the key to deeper connection with ourselves and others? Join me on the podcast this week as we unpack the role of perfectionism, fea…
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Microbiome and Motility Hacks: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Fermented Foods and Fiber for SIBO and IMO with Alyssa Simpson, RD
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51:55Struggling with IBS, SIBO, IMO, constipation or diarrhea? Learn how and when to correctly add in probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods and fiber, along with key motility strategies to get things moving again. Hear about my guest's personal journey with severe acid reflux and constipation from chronic stress, which led her to focus on gut health w…
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Ep #313: Essential Relationship Tools for Stronger Connections with Billey Albina
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31:18#313: How do you keep your relationship loving and friction-free? In this special pre-Valentine's Day episode, I'm joined by my amazing wife Billey to share some of the practices and tools that help us stay present, emotionally generous, and deeply connected with each other. From reframing with "of course they did" to asking for "do-overs" when we …
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Ep #312: Why It’s Hard to Let Yourself Feel Your Feelings (Part 2)
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28:09#312: Do you ever catch yourself labeling feelings like anger or sadness as "bad" or "negative"? In a world obsessed with toxic positivity, it's easy to internalize the message that certain emotions are unacceptable. But the truth is, emotions are not moral - they're messages from our bodies that deserve to be heard. In this week’s episode, I explo…
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Holistic Healing With Functional Nutrition: What To Do When Nothing Works
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53:24Struggling with chronic health challenges that just won’t resolve? In this episode, we dive deep into personalized, functional nutrition with Andrea Nakayama. From her journey into functional medicine after her husband's brain tumor diagnosis to her groundbreaking Functional Nutrition Matrix, Andrea shares how to approach healing through non-negoti…
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Ep #311: Why It’s Hard to Let Yourself Feel Your Feelings (Part 1)
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30:37#311: Do you ever find it hard to let yourself feel your feelings? If so, you're not alone. But here's the good news: you can absolutely build the skill of feeling your feelings safely and gently. It's not about diving in all at once, but taking tiny kitten steps to show your body that it's okay to feel. Tune in to learn three key reasons why it ca…
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Ep #310: Allow Your Feelings: Tools for Sitting with Big Emotions
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33:21#310: Do you find yourself shoving down your feelings just to get through the day? What if I told you that those emotions you're avoiding are actually the key to the calm, clarity, and joy you've been seeking? In this week’s episode, I explore why allowing our feelings is so vital for our well-being and relationships. I share practical tools for si…
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Organic, Pasture-Raised and Processed: How Food Quality Affects Your Gut
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25:50Learn how conventional, processed and ultra-processed foods can damage your digestive system and gut microbiome, leading to cascading negative health consequences. Hear about the benefits of organic, pasture-raised and minimally processed foods for a healthy gut and body. Lindsey Parsons, your host, helps clients solve gut issues and reverse autoim…
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Ep #309: The Art of Quitting: How to Craft a Life You Love with Goli Kalkhoran
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46:19#309: Do you feel stuck in a job or life situation that no longer serves you? Are you afraid to make a change, even though you know it's what you truly want? In this week's episode, I’m joined by coach and former attorney Goli Kalhoran to dive into the art of quitting - and why it's actually an essential skill for crafting a life true to YOU. We ta…
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#308: Have you ever found yourself in a challenging situation where you felt triggered and unsure of how to respond? In this powerful episode, I share a recent experience where a man started verbally attacking me for simply explaining some science. But thanks to my somatic practices, I was able to stay grounded, present, and not let his words make …
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Root Causes of Acid Reflux and Gastritis: Insights from Vincent Pedre, MD
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54:44Learn more about challenging cases of acid reflux and gastritis and possible root causes like low stomach acid, zinc deficiency and vagal nerve dysfunction. Explore the impact of micro and nano plastics on gut health, tips for reducing exposure, and the role of mindfulness and dietary choices in gut healing with integrative and functional medicine …
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Ep #307: Reclaiming Our Values for the New Year: The Ultimate Shift Beyond Resolutions
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28:37#307: Are you tired of the same old New Year's resolutions that leave you feeling like you're never enough? What if there was a different way to approach this new beginning? In this week's episode of Feminist Wellness, I invite you to reclaim your core values - honesty, trust, compassion, integrity - and come home to ourselves. It's not about fixin…
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Ep #306: Healing the Wounds of Calladita Culture with Pam Covarrubias
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35:20#306: Are you an eldest daughter, immigrant, or first-generation woman who feels the pressure to be perfect and put others first? In this week’s episode, I explore the five wounds of “calladita” culture with life and business coach and host of the globally acclaimed Cafe con Pam Podcast, Pam Covarrubias. We explore her work supporting first-generat…
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Ep #305: Emotional Outsourcing at the Holiday Table: Staying Grounded and Setting Boundaries
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56:52#305: Do family gatherings leave you feeling like you're competing in the emotional outsourcing Olympics? You walk in with the best intentions, but within minutes, your nervous system is doing backflips. Your cousin is making passive-aggressive comments about your career, your mom is guilt-tripping you about not calling enough, and of course, someo…
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#304: Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world, pouring yourself out for everyone but you? What if I told you there's a reason your body feels braced, tense, or disconnected - and that your wise body holds the keys to a radically different experience? In this episode, I explore the science of why nervous system education and so…
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Topical Glutathione for Aging, Chronic Disease and Energy with Dr. Nayan Patel
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52:55Feeling sluggish? Seeing sun spots on your face? Trouble detoxifying? Noticing signs of aging and chronic disease? Learn about taking preventative action and finding solutions via glutathione, often called the “master antioxidant”. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist and wellness expert, who developed a novel technology …
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Ep #303: Does This Relationship Serve Me?
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28:29#303: Are you clinging to relationships, roles, or identities that no longer fit the person you're becoming? In this episode, I explore how to consciously evaluate the relationships in your life - with people, jobs, titles, and even your own stories. Letting go of what doesn't serve you is a profound act of self-care. It creates space for the relat…
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Ep #302: How Emotional Outsourcing Leads to Financial Self-Sabotage with Paige Pritchard
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59:31#302: Do you find yourself constantly trying to please others, even to your own detriment? In this episode, I’m joined by Paige Pritchard, a finance coach on a mission to educate ambitious women who are ready to leave their financial self-sabotage in the dust. We dive deep into the concept of emotional outsourcing - when we look outside ourselves f…
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Could Low Stomach Acid Be to Blame? A Deep Dive into Hypochlorhydria
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22:11Could your stomach issues be caused by low stomach acid, or hypochlorhydria? Explore the vital role stomach acid plays in digestion and nutrient absorption. In this episode, I’ll highlight the symptoms of low stomach acid, including chronic bloating, burping, heartburn, and deficiencies in B12, iron, and calcium. I’ll also dive into the root causes…
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Ep #301: Stronger Together - Post-Election Musings
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29:23#301: Feeling the weight of this post-election moment? Me too. In this episode, I explore how to keep moving forward without falling prey to the swirling chaos designed to leave us exhausted and isolated. I share nine key practices to stay grounded, connected, and committed to creating change, from trusting your inner wisdom to understanding how to…
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