Pursuit of Wellness

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Solo: An Exclusive Event in NYC, Fi’s Ozempic Journey, Food Noise & Fertility Update May 16, 2024

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Ep. #99 On today’s episode, Fi and I return for another girl chat. We’ve been to three cities in two days, and it’s so surreal to be back and recording this in Los Angeles. We had a whirlwind of a pitstop in New York with Jay Shetty and we can’t wait to spill the tea. Plus, I have some fertility updates and Fi has some updates of her own. Let’s get to it!

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01:23 - Jay Shetty’s DM
04:48 - Time Magazine Event
14:38 - NYC to LAX
16:34 - Fertility update
25:22 - Fi’s update with Semaglutide
31:40 - Food Addiction + Fighting the Food Noise
37:46 - Upcoming Bloom update

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The Risks of Ozempic, Fruit First Diets, Intermittent Fasting & Health Influencers w/ Cara Clark May 13, 2024

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Ep. 98 Today we’re talking all about holistic nutrition with Cara Clark, renowned integrative nutritionist and wellness educator. From advising A-list celebrities to guiding Olympic athletes and NBA prospects, Cara shares her wealth of knowledge on fostering a healthier relationship with food. Join us as we explore topics ranging from managing glucose levels and histamine issues to fertility tips and navigating pregnancy cravings. With insightful discussions on weight loss, the impact of social media, and practical advice for feeding both kids and infants, this episode is a treasure trove of wellness wisdom. Whether you're seeking guidance on nutrition, fitness, or overall well-being, Cara's expertise offers valuable insights to help you thrive.

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02:42 - Getting started in integrative nutrition
07:46 - Learning how to slow down
13:45 - How histamine issues affect different people
17:37 - Progesterone
18:33 - Managing your glucose and diet suggestions
20:06 - The “fruit first” concept
21:56 - Doing less and the negative impact of HIIT workouts
24:06 - Fertility suggestions
26:18 - Cravings and diet during pregnancy
30:16 - Most common barrier to losing weight
33:51 - Thoughts on Ozempic
35:50- Processed foods
39:36 - Working with celebrities
42:45 - Biotoxin binders
43:05 - Dissociative eating
44:46 - Disordered eating
45:39 - Dangers of social media influence
48:02 - Keeping kid meals fun and nutritious
50:32 - Baby food recommendations
51:55 - Fan Q+A
56:03 - What wellness means to Cara

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Solo: My Chicken Coop, Magic Mushrooms, Skin Mantras For Healing & How To Get Enough Protein May 09, 2024

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Ep. # 97 So excited to sit down and chat with you all for this week's solo episode. My chickens are arriving, I’m baking bread, reading books, and I’m excited to talk to you about it all. I'm also sharing some game-changing advice for managing acne and your overall health. Plus, I'll address your insightful voice messages, offering advice on setting healthy social media boundaries, skincare recommendations for your entire body, and fostering new connections while embracing your true self.

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01:09 - Entrepreneur of the year + family time
02:18 - Baking
03:33 - Chickens arriving
04:29 - Reading
06:09 - DICCC Therapy + Acne
11:58 - Skincare for your body
14:29 - Protein recommendations
18:09 - Preparing the body for pregnancy
20:19 - Mushroom chocolate
22:41 - Social media: business, kids, + boundaries
26:35 - Making new friends + embracing being alone

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The Secret To Better Sleep: Tips To Optimize Your Routine w/ Todd Anderson May 06, 2024

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Ep. #96 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Todd Anderson, a former NFL conditioning coach and sleep optimization expert, as he shares his insights on how proper sleep can enhance hormone balance and overall health. We discuss his career evolution and fitness journey, as well as the founding of Dream Recovery, which explores the vital relationship between sleep stages and daily vitality. We’ll delve into the psychological aspects of weight loss and learn about lesser-known sleep practices that can transform your night, like sauna sessions and mouth taping. Sleep is such an important part of our health, so let’s jump in and learn how to optimize our sleep!

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02:20 - Todd’s athletic background
05:52 - Quality vs. quantity of sleep
08:26 - Front loading hydration and optimal meal times
14:33 - Implications of quality sleep
16:11 - Todd’s weight loss story
25:02 - Alcohol’s effect on sleep quality
29:13 - Heart rate variability
33:58 - Benefits of sauna and cold plunge
39:18- Cryotherapy
40:00- Optimal bedroom temperature
42:05- Mouth taping and mouth breathing
46:42 - Eye masks
49:07 - Nose strips
51:11 - TV and phones before bed
53:51 - Sleep apnea
54:23 - Melatonin
55:14 - CBD and weed before bed
56:14 - Differences in men and women’s sleep needs
56:54- WiFi and bluetooth effects on sleep
57:35- Tips for shift workers

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Interview w/ Me: Cleansing From Candida, Benefits of Red Meat, Workout Splits & Managing Stress May 02, 2024

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Ep. # 95 This week on Pursuit of Wellness, we're flipping the script as Fi takes over the interviewer seat and grills me with your burning questions! From dishing out my favorite cuts of red meat to how I manage stress, we're covering it all. Tune in for some dairy and gluten-free recipe inspiration, my current workout routine, and how I avoid candida and heavy metals. Get ready for a candid chat on balancing discipline in daily life and updates on my mental health and journey to conception.

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Pursuit of Wellness EP: 55 My Practitioner On The Supplements & Lab Tests You Need, How To Fight Mold & Parasites, Root Causes of Acne, and How To Study Blood Work

Topics Discussed

01:05 - Favorite cuts of red meat
02:05 - Avoiding heavy metals
04:43 - Dairy & gluten free meals
06:37 - Current workout routine
11:08 - Weight loss journey tips
12:04 - Candida treatment
13:39 - Stress management tips
16:51 - Discipline & balance
18:51 - Fasted workouts
21:30 - Feeling like your true self
24:09 - Fertility journey
28:29 - Mental Health
30:20 - Coachella
32:14 - Almost 100 episodes!

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How to Become The Highest Version Of You: Achieve Abundance and Overcome Victim Mentality W/ Mimi Bouchard Apr 29, 2024

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Ep. #94 Today on the Pursuit of Wellness, I’m thrilled to have Mimi Bouchard, the innovator behind the Superhuman App. It’s easy to lose ourselves in the daily grind, but today's enlightening discussion about her unique activations that extend beyond traditional meditation was a revelation. We explored the concept of resilience, not just as bouncing back but as a pathway to gaining strength, wisdom, and empowerment, while shifting away from a victim mentality towards a future of success and abundance. We also examined how an entrepreneurial spirit can harmoniously blend with personal care, and discussed strategies for podcast marketing that might offer transformative opportunities. Joining this conversation with Mimi might just be the stepping stone you need to transform your self-image and embrace a life of abundance.

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04:10 - Mimi’s journey with the Superhuman App
15:34 - Mimi before her personal development journey
23:13 - Bounce back theory
24:27 - Victim mentality
27:37 - Interrupting negative thoughts on a day to day basis
33:19 - Lucky girl syndrome
35:40 - Pregnancy related activations
37:20 - “Clarity” and “Becoming”
44:28 - Letting go of shame
48:40 - Social media and business
52:33 - Finding success in your feminine energy
57:00 - Getting started with Superhuman

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Optimize Your Morning Routine + Taking Mushrooms & Vacation Adventures Apr 25, 2024

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Ep. # 93 Today, I'm sharing some life updates and guiding you through my morning routine. We'll start with my first solo trip to Nashville and my recent vacation to Turks & Caicos, where I had the opportunity to swim with dolphins, along with a recent incident involving mushroom chocolate. Then, I'll take you step by step through my morning routine, including skincare, workouts, breakfast, and spending time with my new puppy, Arnold, and all the moments in between.

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04:28 - Recent travels
08:03 - Swimming with dolphins
10:37 - The mushroom chocolate incident
13:41 - In-laws visiting Austin & bread making
17:53 - Nighttime routine
20:02 - Waking up with the sun
22:03 - Morning skincare & my first drink of the day
23:45 - Puppy time with Arnold
27:47 - Getting my electrolytes in
29:15 - Workout routine
30:30 - Breakfast
33:26 - Supplements & mindfulness practice

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Sweetgreen Founder: Switching From Seed Oils To Olive Oil, Using Grass Fed Meat & Making Healthy Food Accessible Apr 22, 2024

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Ep. #92 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Sweetgreen’s co-founder Nicolas Jammet. He explains how a senior project transformed into a nationwide movement aimed at redefining fast food through transparent, nutritious offerings. Nicolas highlights the evolution of Sweetgreen's menu, which emphasizes protein-rich dishes and the use of wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil. He also shares insights into his personal wellness journey and how significant life events like marriage and fatherhood have influenced his health perspective. Together, we discuss Sweetgreen's commitment to soil health, seasonal menus, and its mission to expand access to wholesome food, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future.

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Topics Discussed:

02:45 - The story of Sweetgreen
05:46 - Challenges of scaling a business
10:06 - Shift in trends with customers
16:35 - Customer faves
18:13 - Removing seed oils from Sweetgreen
22:47 - Adding steak to the menu
24:19 - Thoughts on diet and nutrition trends
27:55 - Sweetgreen’s 230 locations
30:46 - Nicolas Jammet’s personal health journey
33:20 - Maintaining health while being a parent
34:43 - Nutrition during fertility
37:02 - Sweetgreen’s supply chain team
41:06 - Focus on protein plates and opening new locations
42:16 - Having a strong connection with your food

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Q&A w/ Mari & Fi: Fi’s Wild Miami Trip, Wedding Planning, Lip Blush + Hormonal Advice Apr 18, 2024

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Ep. #91 On today’s episode, Fi and I return for another girl chat, sharing tales hotter than the summer sun, complete with wellness tips, celebrity encounters, and wardrobe mishaps. Our conversations range from wild Miami bachelorette parties to Austin's unique eclipse-watching culture, letting you in on our latest adventures and practical advice amidst the chaos. I went on a quick business trip to Mexico, while Fi deals with Airbnb drama in Miami, and we both learn from an unexpected psychic encounter. As we move past wild nights, we reflect on managing major life events and health journeys, discussing everything from wedding planning to cancer recovery. Join us on this podcast journey, where we balance laughs with wellness lessons, all while navigating life's surprises.

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01:08 - Personal catchup with Fi
03:17 - The eclipse
04:16 - Pickleball in Austin
05:02 - Austin 10k
09:20 - Austin vs. Los Angeles
13:03 - Fi’s Miami drama
17:28 - Bachelorette highlights
22:38 - Fi’s psychic reading
30:28 - Mari’s Mexico trip
34:59 - Mari’s new garage gym
37:25 - Lip Blush
38:56 - Bloom at Target and Bachelorettes
40:25 - Digestive issues
43:16 - Hormone regulation post birth control
45:43 - Austin POW girls meet up and Mari’s birth plan
49:40 - Wedding planning
53:29 - Health recovery after Cancer
55:48 - POW updates

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Acne Deep Dive: Candida, Mold, Heavy Metals, Pore Clogging Ingredients, Hair Care, Diet Soda & How To Order At Restaurants w/ Clearstem Founders Danielle & Kayleigh (Pt. 2) Apr 15, 2024

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Ep. #90 Today I welcome back Danielle and Kayleigh from Clearstem for a part two on the Pursuit of Wellness. If you haven’t already heard part one, I highly recommend you go back and listen here - it’s the perfect introduction. In Part 1, we covered all the basics and today we are going to be doing a deeper dive on all things acne. We touch on common problems in patients’ lab work, mold, acne, candida, caffeine, pore clogging ingredients and even how to order at restaurants.

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02:16 - Part two with Danielle and Kayleigh of Clearstem
03:06 - Acne Lab program
08:01 - Common problems in patients’ lab work
09:54 - Fasting blood sugar and cortisol
11:01 - Approach to caffeine
20:35 - Returning to routine and rebound timelines
21:47 - Recommendations for eating out
25:09 - Diet soda
31:26 - Pore clogging ingredients
35:25 - Struggling through acne and being one with the customer
41:03 - Retinoid and purging
45:52 - Microneedling do’s and don'ts
50:16 - Zit patches
51:39 - Perioraldermatits
53:22 - Makeup brand recommendations
58:00 - Acne safe hair care
01:00:59 - Skin spray
01:04:58 - Sexy people get acne

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