the Beautiful Grit Podcast is a space for exploring the many layers of the human experience and consciousness - physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. In the podcast, you'll hear conversations with innovative experts in health, wellness, fitness, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and spirituality. You'll also get to listen to real client sessions and how Gwen weaves somatic medicine, breathwork, human design, intuitive guidance, and practical coaching tools into her sessi ...
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Welcome to Shock & Y'all, a podcast where mental and physical fitness, spirituality, and life's big questions converge. I'm your host, Nicole Sciacca, and I'm excited to take you on this journey. As a fitness trainer and passionate learner, this podcast is about optimizing our holistic selves while keeping it fun. Every week, we'll engage with exceptional individuals, sharing unique insights to enrich your mind, body, and spirit. Join us for a blend of information, education, and entertainme ...
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- with Gwen Dittmar - From Near-Death to Freedom, Breathwork as Medicine, Human Design Lessons and Holding Sacred Space
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1:00:12Oh hey y’all. Today I’m sitting down with Gwen Dittmar and honestly, this woman blew me away. We got into everything from breathwork as a daily tool versus breathwork as deep healing, to the sacredness of somatic practices, to human design and what it really reveals about who we are. Gwen’s energy is so clear and grounded, and the way she shares he…
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- with Brittany Anderson - Accountability For Moms, Wins Come In All Sizes, And Next Level Goal Setting
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49:50Today I’m hanging out with Brittany Anderson, who’s not only a mum of three but also an accountability coach who really gets what it feels like to juggle all the things. We talk about the reality of motherhood, the importance of keeping yourself in the mix, and why the little wins matter just as much as the big ones. Brittany has such a way of maki…
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- with Kelsey J. Patel - Christ Consciousness, Meeting People Where They Are, Reiki Revamped and Upgrading Your Life After Mold Poisoning
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49:15Kelsey J. Patel is pure magic. She’s one of those people who somehow manages to light up every room she walks into, and she’s lived a life that’s been anything but ordinary. We’re talking politics, fashion, fitness studios, a healing hotel, a farm… and that’s before we even get to her work helping people find true alignment. In this chat, she gets …
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- with Jenni Conn - What is Your Energy Saying, Truth Frequency, Fragmented Souls, and Going Beyond Mediumship
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50:33Oh hi. I’m sitting down with Jenni Conn today - and she’s not here to give you fluffy predictions or quick fixes. Jenni’s about truth, radical responsibility, and helping you really know your own energy. We get into the frequency of your heart, what it means when your soul feels fragmented, and why you don’t have to agree with the crowd to be in yo…
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- with Akary Busto - Quantum Human Design, Heart Math, and Generational Wisdom
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51:48Okay y’all, this one lit me up. I got to chat with Akary Busto - emotional biohacker, Heart Math practitioner, human design expert - and let me just say, she brought it. We got into everything from how your nervous system plays into your decision-making, to what quantum human design can teach you about raising your kids, to why generational pattern…
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- with Melissa Dlugolecki - Scar Tissue the Book, Entitled to Nothing, and is it Failure or Feedback
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50:44Okay, y’all… this one hit me right in the gut - in the best way. I got to sit down with the absolute powerhouse that is Melissa Dlugolecki and wow, just… wow. We went everywhere - grief, burnout, building big things without losing yourself, and why “should” might just be the most dangerous word in your vocabulary. She’s bold, she’s honest, and she’…
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- with Kathryn Henry - Power in Vulnerability, Spiritual Awakening Through Loss, Dime Moments and AFGOs
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43:39Okay friends, this one’s big. Today I’m sitting down with Kathryn Henry - on the actual day her beautiful book A Dime to Say I Love You launches into the world (and yep, it’s already sold out on Amazon). What makes this episode even more meaningful? It’s also the birthday of her late wife, Lisa, who the book is all about. We talk about love, loss, …
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Movement Practice, Mindset Shifts, Sneaky Excuses, and Being Real
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14:08So, apparently all it takes is four emails telling me you liked the solo episode for me to get back on the mic - here we are. Today’s episode is short, slightly chaotic, and all about the difference between suffering and hard work. Big topic, big feelings, but don’t worry, it’s under 13 minutes and I manage to spiral only once or twice. If you’ve e…
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Delulu Won’t Save You, Becoming Obsessed With Your Life Through Training, and Showing Up When It’s Hard
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20:42Oh hey - it’s a solo cast, y’all. Just you, me, and possibly my dryer in the background. I’m talking about how strength training has quite literally changed my insides - not just my body, but my breath, my thoughts, my actual sense of self. We’re getting into the real stuff - how movement becomes a mirror, a portal, and sometimes a straight-up punc…
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In this episode of the Beautiful Grit, Gwen unpacks the magic and meaning of the Human Design profile numbers, or lines, and the the unique combination of archetypes that shape how you move through life and how others perceive you. Whether you're a 6/2, 3/5, 2/4, or any other combination, you'll gain powerful insight into your role, rhythm, and rel…
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In this week's episode, our host, Gwen Dittmar, is joined by Alicia "ACE" Easter, the founder and visionary behind Alicia C. Easter Enterprises LLC, a multi-faceted wellness and creative agency. As a motivational speaker, yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki master, and marketing expert with over 20 years of experience, ACE bridges soulful healing wi…
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- with Jen Pastiloff - School of Whatever Works, May I Remember, and Proof of Life
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1:04:26Oh hey y’all. Today’s episode is raw, hilarious, and full of heart - just like my guest. Jen Pastiloff is one of my dearest friends, and somehow this conversation manages to be both wildly unfiltered and deeply wise. We get into everything: her new book Proof of Life, choosing “sober-ish,” the magic of her retreats, being a deaf lip-reading unicorn…
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In this week's episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Somatic Breathwork, and Soul Guide, we delve into the foundational question: What is Human Design? and this week, What are the Human Design Authorities, and how are we meant to make decisions. We will also discuss in this episode the current Sun transit in Human Design through Gate 52, The…
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In this week's episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Somatic, Breath, and Soul Guide, we delve into a foundational aspect of Human Design... What is your Type in Human Design, and more importantly, how can you apply Human Design to the real events in your life, our country, and the world, especially this week as the Sun transits through Gate…
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- with Dr Christine Ibriham - Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy 101, Why Blood Panels Matter, Peri VS Menopause and Mental Health Matters
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48:04Okay y’all, today’s episode is personal. I’m talking with my hormone doctor, Dr. Christine Ibrahim - yes, the one who changed my actual life. She’s the first person who made sense of what was going on in my body and didn’t dismiss me with a “you’re fine” when I clearly wasn’t. We’re getting into the real stuff: bioidentical hormone replacement ther…
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In this week's episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Energy, and Soul Guide, we discuss how the current Human Design Sun transit through Gate 12, known as the Gate of Caution, a highly emotional, creative, and selective energy, teaches us the power of timing in communication. This is the gate of the poet, the artist, the one who waits until …
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In this week's timely episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Energy, and Soul Guide, we delve into the foundational question: What is Human Design? And more importantly how can we apply Human Design to the real events in our country and world, especially this week as the Sun transits through Gate 45, the energy of The Gatherer, The Leader?Thi…
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- with Kim Shapira - Obsessing Over Health is not Wellness, What You’re Really Hungry for, and Six Simple Steps
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49:39Oh hey y’all - today’s guest is the brilliant Kim Shapira, and we are getting real about what wellness actually looks like. Spoiler: obsessing over every bite you eat isn’t it. Kim’s a registered dietitian with decades of experience, and her approach is all about peace around food, trust in your body, and getting out of the all-or-nothing mindset. …
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- with Cathy Heller - Abundance Has Already Included You, a Safe Nervous System, the Universe has got Your Back and Presence Above all Else
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49:46Hey Y’all. This conversation with Cathy Heller felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket of truth. We talked about what it really means to live from abundance - not as something to chase, but something that's already yours. Cathy shares so beautifully about nervous system safety, trusting that the universe has you, and choosing presence over pressu…
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- with Danelle Delgado - No Zero Days, Associating Pain with Growth, You Are Wealthy, and Why Choosing Joy Matters
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50:29Okay y’all, I need to brace you for this one. I’ve got Danelle Delgado on the show, and I’m doing everything I can to keep my inner fangirl in check. This woman? She’s a powerhouse - single mum, cancer survivor, business coach, author of I Choose Joy - and she somehow manages to serve up the truth with equal parts fire and heart. We talk about what…
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In this week's episode of the Beautiful Grit, with our host, Coach, Somatic Breathwork Healer, and Soul Guide, Gwen Dittmar, gives practical actions you can take this coming week to pause, overcome fear, and use it all as an opportunity to experience ownership and create new adventures in your life. THANK YOU for being here. It's Gwen's Birthday Mo…
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In this week's episode of the Beautiful Grit, with our host, Coach, Somatic and Breathwork Healer, and Soul Guide, Gwen Dittmar, breaks down the process of how to alchemize resistance, begin the change you crave, and to integrate the Human Design transit of Gate 16 into your daily life.This episode explores the process of change, how to move throug…
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- with Tamar Hermes - Common Money Myths, the Millionairess Mentality, and Financial Sovereignty
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49:27Hey ya’ll. This one’s for the women who are ready to stop playing small with their money. I sat down with the brilliant (and delightfully sassy) Tamar Hermes - real estate investor, mentor, and all-round money mindset maven - to talk about common money myths, what financial sovereignty really looks like, and how we can start making empowered decisi…
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- with Emma Dunwoody - Human Design Unhinged - Learn About Your Type, Authority, Strategy Not Self Theme, And Stay Off The Rumble Strip
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1:03:16If you've ever thought Human Design was a bit too woo or way too complicated, this episode is going to shift that. I’m chatting with Emma Dunwoody, who calls BS on the overcomplication and shows us how to actually use Human Design in real life. We get into type, authority, strategy, and how to spot when you're off track - and trust me, you’ll be cl…
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In this week's episode you'll hear from Meggie Palmer, the founder of PepTalkHer. We explore what it truly means to own your worth, get paid for the expertise you bring to the table professionally and personally. Meggie shares her powerful journey from award-winning journalist to entrepreneur, and how her mission to close the gender pay gap became …
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- with Nick Athens - Time Exposes People’s Decisions, More Than Chiropractic Care, And a Playbook for Longevity
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54:05Okay y’all, this one’s packed. I’m sitting down with Dr. Nick Athens - he’s been adjusting bodies and mindsets for over four decades, and let me tell you, he’s got stories. We’re talking about how time tells the truth about your choices, why your habits matter more than your hustle, and how to age with energy instead of excuses. His book To Health …
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Ep. 125 The Mother Code, Mother Wound, Motherhood Ambivalence, and Navigating Motherhood with Author, Ruthie Ackerman
In this powerful and intimate episode Ruthie Ackerman, acclaimed journalist and author of The Mother Code, a memoir that explores identity, generational trauma, and what it means to mother, and be mothered, Ruthie and I dive deep into the complexities of navigating partnerships that do and do not support having children, reclaiming one's narrative,…
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- with Ronit Menashe - The Global Fertility Crisis, A Parental For Him And Her, Preconception Preparation, And Why WeNatal is Changing And Creating Life
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46:29Hey y’all - this episode is a big one. I got to sit down with my longtime friend and total force of nature, Ronit Menashe. She’s the co-founder and CEO of WeNatal, and yep, she’s out here helping people actually make babies. No big deal. We talk about everything from the global fertility crisis to sperm health (because yep, men are half the equatio…
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- with Calvin Corzine - Yoga Mentorship, Old School vs. New School, Grief, Growth and Parenting in These Streets
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52:37Alright y’all, this one’s got heart. I’m catching up with my longtime friend Calvin Corzine - yoga teacher, Jiu Jitsu black belt, dad of two under two, and someone who’s built a career (and community) by showing up fully as himself. We chat about everything from grief and growth to how becoming a parent shifts your entire world. Oh, and yes, we get…
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Ep. 124 The Liberation of Removing This One Word from Your Vocabulary with Therapist Jenna Laski Scott
This week I sat down with Jenna Laski Scott, renowned psychotherapist, founder of becoming EPIC, and a coaching client to share a powerful tool that she developed from 20 years of private practice in the field of emotional development and a lifetime of study. Jenna integrates insights from Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, Somati…
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In this empowering episode of the Beautiful Grit, Cate Luzio, a former financial executive and the founder of Luminary, self-funded a groundbreaking professional women’s community in 2018 with the mission to up-lift, up-skill, and propel women and allies forward through all phases of their professional journeys. In the episode, Cate shares her jour…
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-with Dr. Molly Maloof - Sexual Health For Human Optimization, Functional Mitochondria for Longevity, and Owning Your Femininity
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1:00:38Okay, y’all, I hope you’re ready - because today’s episode is one I’ve been waiting a long time to record. I’m sitting down with Dr. Molly Maloof, and trust me when I say, she’s not your average physician. We’re getting into everything from sexual health and longevity to mitochondrial function and feminine energy - yes, really. Molly brings the sci…
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In her critically acclaimed, groundbreaking, NYT New and Noteworthy book I Had a Miscarriage, Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist, advocate, and author Dr. Jessica Zucker boldly exposed the silence, stigma, and shame that surround pregnancy loss and demonstrated the need to normalize conversations around painful reproductive events that too oft…
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- with Mary Van Geffen - How to Parent Spicy Ones, Navigating Your Children’s Outbursts, Tweenagers, And Why People Pleasing Has Got To Go
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47:34Hey Y’all. This one’s for the parents out there who’ve ever thought, “Is it me? Or is this child just... a lot?” I’m chatting with the absolutely brilliant Mary Van Geffen, the original spicy kid whisperer. We’re talking emotional regulation (yours and theirs), tweenagers with big energy, and what happens when you’re a recovering people pleaser try…
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In this powerful episode of the Beautiful Grit, yoga-meditation teacher, clinical therapist, founder of Yoga.Psyche.Soul specializing in integrating yoga, meditation, breathwork with classical mental health psychology, Ashley Turner explores the profound transitions of womanhood - the interesting overlap that many women who choose to have children …
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- with Nicole Ritter - Finding the Root Cause, Hashimoto’s, Autoimmune Issues and Test Don’t Guess
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1:00:55Hey hey hey. Today’s guest is one of those people who makes you want to grab a notebook and write everything down. I’m talking with Nicole Ritter - who I’ve lovingly dubbed a “health detective” - and trust me, she lives up to the name. She’s smart, passionate, and seriously knows her stuff when it comes to Hashimoto’s, gut health, and the whole wor…
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In this raw and real episode of the Beautiful Grit, Gwen Dittmar welcomes Gina Lamanna, the visionary behind The Fondle Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to take charge of their breast health through self-advocacy, awareness, and holistic wellness. Founded by fashion stylist and entrepreneur Gina Lamanna, a breast canc…
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- with Caitlin Crosby - The Giving Keys, Juggling Single Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and the Big Picture
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46:46Hey y’all. Today’s episode is such a beautiful one. I’m sitting down with Caitlin Crosby - entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, single mom, and founder of The Giving Keys. We talk about motherhood and what it looks like to keep showing up when life feels full, messy, and overwhelming. Caitlin shares how she built a business rooted in purpose, how she’s navi…
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The Reality of Mental Load in Marriage and Motherhood with Paige ConnellIn this raw episode of the Beautiful Grit Podcast, Paige Connell, creator of She is a Paige Turner, discusses what mental load means, and how it shows up for women in marriage, and motherhood. Paige shares her story of her breaking point, the part she played in her burnout, emb…
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Hey, y’all! Today, it’s just me, and we’re talking about cars. Not the ones you drive - although I wouldn’t mind a Porsche - but controlled articular rotations. If you’ve been around me for more than five minutes, you’ve heard me preach about them. They’ve changed my life, and they can change yours too. We’re breaking down what they are, why they m…
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The Terrain of Truth: Rethinking Health with Jacob Diaz In this eye-opening episode of The Beautiful Grit Podcast, Jacob Diaz, also known as the @undercovervirologist on Instagram, challenges conventional understanding about health and illness and the true nature of viruses, germs, and bacteria. Jacob attended the Bigelsen Academy of Holographic Bl…
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- with Vasthy Mompoint – An Artist for Life, ADHD in Adults, Community, the Arts, and the World is Pizza
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51:24Y’all, I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation with my longtime friend, the one and only Vasthy Mompoint. She’s been a star since the minute I met her - big talent, big heart, big dreams - and let me tell you, she’s made them all happen. We talk about everything from her Broadway career to navigating an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, building …
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In this soothing and insightful episode of the Beautiful Grit Podcast, Kristen Caissie, founder of Moon Canyon Healing, explores the deep connection between nature and personal transformation. Kristen shares her beautiful and gritty journey of building a floral design business, making the bold shift into studying herbal medicine, and blending somat…
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- with Jenna Scott - Becoming Epic, Stop Should-ing on Yourself, and Emotional Regulation No Matter The Suffering
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56:19Hey y’all, today’s episode is a special one. I’ve got my friend Jenna Scott with me, and let me tell you - she is EPIC. Literally. She’s trademarked her Becoming Epic framework, and she’s here to help us stop “should-ing” all over ourselves and start owning our emotions instead of letting them own us. We get into everything - emotional regulation, …
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- with Ryan McPartlin - Choosing More Than One Path, Perseverance, and a Bunch of Shirtless Humor
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1:10:15Oh hey, y’all. Welcome back. You’re in for a treat today because my guest, Ryan McPartlin, is bringing all the good stuff - laughter, real talk, and a few shirtless stories. Obviously. I’ve known Ryan for nearly 20 years, and let me tell you, he’s the definition of perseverance. From acting and entrepreneurship to being an all-around great human, R…
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This week I sat down with psychological astrologer Danielle Beinstein to explore the cosmic landscape of 2025. Together, we dive into spiritual psychology spiritual bypass, using the human experience to access divinity, astrological transits, planetary shifts, and energetic themes shaping the year ahead and beyond in years to come. In the episode l…
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- with Amie Anger - Everything Parents Need to Hear on Sleepovers, Screen Time, the Sex Talk and So Much More
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49:44*Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including child safety, screen time, sleepovers, and conversations about sex and boundaries.* Oh hey, y’all - this one is a must-listen. I know I say that a lot, but seriously, my conversation with Amie Anger is packed with the kind of parenting wisdom that’ll make you rethink a few things.…
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- with Sarah Baldwin - Is Your Nervous System in the Drivers Seat, Attachment Styles, Learning to Regulate Yourself, and Tools for Healing
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1:02:38Hey friends. Today’s episode is a special one because I’m sitting down with my friend Sarah Baldwin, and trust me, you’ll want to grab a notebook - or at least let this one really sink in. We’re talking all about your nervous system, how it runs the show in ways you don’t even realize, and what it takes to regulate yourself instead of letting old p…
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- with Dr Rouzita Rashtian - Oral Health Needs More Attention, What You Don’t Know About Fluoride and Root Canals, and Nicole Loves her Mouth Guard
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53:03Who interviews their dentist? Well, I do. And for good reason. Dr Rouzita Rashtian isn’t just any dentist - she’s a holistic biological dentist who makes oral health fascinating (yes, really). In this episode, we get into the things no one tells you about fluoride, the hidden risks of root canals, and why your mouth is running the show when it come…
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This week’s guest is Dr. Ashley Beckman, a doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, Functional Medicine practitioner, and epigenetics expert in Los Angeles. She received her doctorate in Healthy Aging and Longevity and wrote her thesis on epigenetics and the study of how our genes are affected by our …
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