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Cody and Julian Levine of Twice: Disrupting Dentistry with a New Generation of Oral Care Oct 11, 2023

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Get those sparkling smiles ready as Elizabeth welcomes the dynamic duo, Julian and Cody Levine, co-founders of the oral wellness brand, Twice. They're on a mission to revolutionize the way we think about our oral health and its connection to our overall well-being. Cody and Julian were inspired by a heartwarming charitable dental mission that opened their eyes to the importance of oral care for underserved communities. They joined forces with their father, the esteemed Dr. Jonathan Levine, to craft a next-gen oral care brand that's all about holistic health and boosting oral wellness. In their conversation, they unpack their approach to building a modern wellness brand, and why your oral microbiome (yes, it's the second-largest after your gut!) deserves some serious attention. Discover how Twice products go beyond clean ingredients to leverage cutting-edge science, how systemic health issues are linked to a dysbiosis of our oral microbiome, and the profound importance of finding joy and purpose in your wellness journey.

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Sasha DiGiulian: World Champion Climber on Fueling Your Body, Building Confidence and Staying in the Present Moment Oct 04, 2023

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Sasha DiGiluian may be a world champion climber, writer, activist and philanthropist now, but it all started as a 6 year old with a dream to climb. This week, Sasha joins the show to talk with Elizabeth about how she turned her love of climbing into her career, and the inspiration behind her debut book, Take the Lead: Hanging On, Letting Go and Conquering Life’s Hardest Climbs. Sasha gives some fantastic tips on developing a healthy mindset, the vital role of finding your tribe and scaling the mountain of success despite what others may say. Lastly, Sasha reveals her latest venture - the creation of Send Adaptogenic Superfood Bars, a mission-driven endeavor to make organic, gluten-free, vegan, high-quality nutrition accessible to all.

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Athletic Greens

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Brene Brown

Wim Hof Techniques

The Surrender Experiment

Four Sigmatic Protein Blend

Jess and Nicole of Open Water: Building a Climate Neutral Company and Changing the Tide of Water Sep 27, 2023

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This week, Elizabeth is joined by Jess Page and Nicole Doucet, the visionary co-founders of Open Water, a pioneering brand on a mission to combat ocean plastic pollution. Open Water has led the charge in the canned water category, offering 100% recyclable aluminum bottles and cans as a sustainable alternative to plastic. Jess and Nicole passionately share their goal of eliminating the need for 1 billion plastic bottles by 2030, the inspiration behind Open Water, and the significance of aluminum in their eco-friendly mission. In the conversation, they talk with Elizabeth about the importance of consumer feedback and creating impactful products, discuss their innovative approach to water sourcing for climate friendliness, and highlight their commitment as a certified Climate Neutral company. Throughout their entrepreneurial journey, they maintain a positive perspective, driven by their greater mission of ridding the world's oceans of plastic pollution.

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Dana Spaulding of Wander + Ivy: Elevating Wine, One Single-Serving at a Time Sep 20, 2023

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It all started when Dana Spaulding, founder and CEO of Wander + Ivy, wanted to mark a special life event without the guilt of opening a whole bottle of wine. What she and her husband came up with has not only transformed their lives but has also made a significant impact on wine enthusiasts everywhere. In this week's conversation with Elizabeth, Dana discusses her transition from a nearly decade-long career in finance at JP Morgan to becoming a certified sommelier and launching Wander + Ivy. She shares insights into the world of organic wines, her global wine sourcing practices, and her approach to balancing work and family through time blocking. Dana also emphasizes the importance of embracing her CEO role's strengths and representing her brand authentically. Plus, she talks about the stylish yet practical single-serve glass bottle that has become a hallmark of Wander + Ivy's success.

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LMNT

Manifest

Henry Rose

Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Melissa Wood Health

How I Built This

Dr. Kellyann on Gut Health, Skin Care and Pioneering the Bone Broth Revolution Sep 13, 2023

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Elizabeth welcomes Dr. Kellyann, a renowned nutrition expert, New York Times Bestselling author, and leading voice in the world of health and wellness. Not only is Kellyann a successful entrepreneur who has transformed her small business into a $150 million empire, but she is a motivational speaker and advocate for women-run businesses. In their conversation, Dr. Kellyann shares her tips for staying healthy and vibrant, and what made her realize the life changing transformative power of bone broth. She shares her favorite strategies for healing the gut, reducing inflammation and guiding the body into a natural fat burning state. During our conversation, Dr. Kellyann opens up about her own health struggles, which ultimately led her to become a naturopathic doctor. She shares her profound insights on using food as medicine to help clients heal. As the pioneer of bone broth, we delve into its myriad benefits, from aiding in weight loss to enhancing energy, sleep quality, and skin health. Dr. KellyAnn generously shares her favorite strategies for healing the gut, reducing inflammation, and guiding the body into a natural fat-burning state. Tune in for a transformative discussion on the power of nutrition and holistic well-being.

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Dr. Thomas Rau

Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet

LeelaQ

Atomic Habits

Alex Redmond on Breaking Misconceptions in Strength Training and Getting 1% Better Every Day Sep 06, 2023

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If you’re looking for a no nonsense approach to fitness, nutrition and being your best self, this week’s episode is for you. Elizabeth welcomes Alex Redmond, Entrepreneur and CEO of Biz Fit, an app and community dedicated to empower brilliant women to master their health, productivity and confidence. Alex has worked with hundreds of women around the world, from busy moms to career driven women, and has found that getting healthy is much deeper than just the physical aspect. In today’s episode, Alex shares her tips for incorporating strength training into your fitness routine and how women could see huge results with just a few tweaks. Alex also talks about the concept of eating to fit your macros, why weight lifting won’t make you bulky, and the beauty (and productive quality) of a good rest day.

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Alani Nu

Dave’s Killer Bread

Court of Thorns and Roses

Oura Ring

Big Magic

Dan Buettner: Blue Zone Secrets from The World’s Healthiest Communities Aug 30, 2023

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It’s an illuminating conversation this week as Elizabeth welcomes Dan Buettner, National Geographic fellow, NYTimes Best Selling author, Emmy award-winning journalist and producer, and founder of Blue Zones. Recognized as a longevity expert on shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America, Dan's insights have touched millions.

Dan details the captivating world of Blue Zones and uncover the secrets of longevity's common threads. He shares an exclusive look into his newly released book, "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest Places on Earth," and talks about what to expect from his latest Netflix series. Dan and Elizabeth talk about the pivotal role our environments play in our well-being and some actionable steps to add years to your life. Dan shares his own wellness habits to keep him energized and his best, along with allowing space and time to enjoy your food and a night out with friends.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

What inspired Dan to study longevity and how The Blue Zone concept originated.
People in The Blue Zones aren’t just living a long life, but one where they are healthy and well connected to themselves, nature, and their community.
What have we gotten wrong in the US in terms of longevity?
How eliminating overly processed foods and sugar and bringing in high fiber foods like beans can help your health immensely.
The role that connecting with family and friends plays in keeping you healthy.
More about the inspiration behind his new book, The Blue Zone Secrets for Living Longer.
What is The Blue Zone challenge, and how can you get involved?
Dan gives a sneak peek into some exciting Blue Zone developments including Blue Zones Kitchen, coming to Whole Foods in November.
Tips to set up your home in the most blue zone friendly way.
Dan’s non-negotiable: going about his social life instead of a regimented health prescriptive all the time. [40:56]

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Dr. Amy Sapola of Farmer Jones Farm: Connecting the Dots Between Soil Health and Our Health, One Veggie Box at a Time Aug 21, 2023

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"Take your broccoli and call me in the morning." Imagine a world where prescriptions sound like this. Join Elizabeth in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Amy Sapola, the visionary Director of Farmacy at the Farmer Jones Farm at Chef’s Garden. Driven by her mission to blend regenerative agriculture with human well-being, Dr. Amy takes us on a journey to uncover the interconnected magic of farm and pharma.

In this week's episode, Amy talks about the enchanting synergy between soil and soul. She shares her wisdom on how we can develop a more profound relationship with food and the chefs that grow them, paving the way for a healthier future. As a certified wellness coach and Institute for Functional Medicine practitioner, Amy shares her advice on how to eat better, the art of eating seasonally to optimize nutrients, and the challenges we currently face in farming that we will have to overcome in the near future.

Amy and Elizabeth talk about the different boxes that Farmer Jones Farm offers, including the new fun collab box with Purely Elizabeth!

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

Amy’s own journey into health, wellness and mindful eating.
How Amy’s experience both in the pharmacy space and functional medicine serves her helping others today at Farmer Jones Farm at The Chef’s Garden.
Farmer Jones Farm is a brick and mortar farm and online market, and the fresh produce sold is out of The Chef’s Garden, a family farm in Ohio.
Amy’s belief that agriculture and healthcare both face a lot of the same problems, and should be working together.
Not only is Farmer Jones Farm offering a great mix of 600 different varieties of vegetables, microgreens, edible flowers and herbs (and more!) but they have a lab to look at minerals and soil health.
Amy simply defines regenerative ag, organic, and how we can understand what’s in (or missing from) our food without succumbing to buzzwords.
Farmer Jones can also work with you personally on prescribing a box that fits what health challenges you are looking to overcome or what area of health you are looking to focus on.
How can we better support our local farmers?
What did Amy take away from attending the first Regenerative Health Conference?
Tips to start incorporating more veggies in your diet, and tangible statistics that show just how much of a profound shift in your health it can make!
Amy’s non-negotiable: finding downtime for herself. [47:23]

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Deep Nutrition

Nourishment

Katie Wilson of BelliWelli: From Celebrity Matchmaker to Wellness Trailblazer, Making Stomachs Happy, and Leadership Tips Aug 16, 2023

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What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

Katie’s journey from a professional matchmaker and Chief Dating Strategist at Match to founder of BelliWelli and gut health advocate.
Katie’s personal journey to find food freedom after her own struggles with gut challenges and IBS.
The growth of BelliWelli from 10 bars to 800, and how it was literally birthed in a hospital in March of 2021.
Tips from Katie on fundraising and realizing that no two experiences are quite the same.
The power of collaboration and surrounding yourself with the right team.
What’s next for BelliWelli as a brand?
What makes BelliWelli’s products unique and how are they helping to mainstream gut health?
Advice from Katie on learning how to be a leader, especially if you feel you’re not the “unicorn, have it all” kind of CEO.
Katie’s non-negotiable: coffee! She’s not giving it up. [48:45]

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Nicole Dawes of Nixie: How Late July and Cape Cod Potato Chips Helped Shape Her Business Today Aug 09, 2023

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What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

Nicole’s background growing up with a mom who owned a health store and a dad who founded Cape Cod Potato Chips, and how that shaped her today as an entrepreneur.
Nicole and Elizabeth both saw an opportunity to create healthy products that have interesting and beautiful branding. Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring!
The importance of making healthy foods taste good when trying to get our society to eat better.
The meaning behind Late July, and what it was like for Nicole to build and then sell the company.
Seeing people purchase her products in the store gives Nicole a deep sense of appreciation.
Late July was one of the first brands to utilize the USDA Organic Symbol.
Why Late July started with crackers and eventually grew into a tortilla chip.
The importance of having optimism and a core belief that nothing is standing in your way as an entrepreneur.
How the idea of Nixie came about and what Nicole learned as a leader at Late July that she brought to create a great company culture at Nixie.
Nicole’s dedication to having a family dinner as often as possible gives time for the family to connect and unplug from work.
You can’t control exactly what’s happening, but you can decide how you react to it.
Nicole’s non-negotiable: finding even 10-15 minutes to walk outside daily. [56:40]

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Late July Snacks

Cape Cod Potato Chips

Smartless

The Lioness of Boston

Shrinking