Pursuit of Wellness

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From A Drug Addict in Jail To An Award Winning Personal Trainer: Childhood Trauma, Recovery, Fitness as Medicine, Doing the Work & Learning to Love Yourself Again with Doug Bopst Sep 18, 2023

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Ep. #39

Today’s guest is Doug Bopst, award winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and podcast host. Doug has an incredible transformation story from a former incarcerated drug addict to where he is today and says he is lucky to have survived his 25th birthday. Through perseverance and a complete mindset shift, Doug turned his pain into purpose to become a successful, multifaceted individual. In this episode, we discuss childhood trauma, how his choices that lead him down a dark path were driven by a need for acceptance, addiction to the validation of being wanted or needed, why drugs created a false sense of confidence at his most insecure point in life, coping with anxiety and depression, understanding that no one is coming to save you, finding the strength to push past rock bottom and the pivotal moment that turned his life around, fitness as medicine for physical and mental health, tips for staying disciplined and becoming your own biggest advocate, doing the work and saving your own life. I was so inspired after talking to Doug and I think conversations like these are so important to have, whether it's my own rock bottom story or someone else's. Even though all of our stories are different, I hope to anyone listening who may be struggling that this shows that there's a light at the end of the tunnel and you CAN find the strength to push yourself past your adversity.

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The Shocking Truth About The Chicken You're Eating, Grocery Label Lies, Pesticides & Soil Health, Recovering from Lyme Disease, How to Start Your Own Farm, And Raising Chickens with Farmer Paul Greive of PastureBird. Sep 11, 2023

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Ep. #38

On today’s episode, we are joined by Pasturebird Farm’s founder & farmer,Paul Greive. Paul transitioned from city life as a corporate accountant without a background in agriculture when an illness required him to change the course of his life. After serving in the Marine Corps and contracting Lyme disease during sniper school, Paul began to look more closely at what he was putting into his body to focus on healing, but wasn’t able to find pasture-raised chicken that fit his Paleo needs. His family ordered 50 chicks as part of an experimental hobby when they first moved to Temecula, and now Pasturebird is the largest pastured poultry farm in the world and official supplier of chicken to the LA Clippers and Dodgers. On this episode, we get into the problems with our food system, why pasture raised chicken is important, industry myths, sustainability, how to read labels at grocery stores, regenerative vs. factory farming and what this means for both plants and animals, glyphosate and its long lasting impact, the importance of buying directly from farmers, hidden truths about farmers markets, soil health and the environment, ancient wisdom from indigenous practices, and getting back to our roots by finding the joys of nature at any age. Paul was kind enough to share a discount code exclusively for the POW community so be sure to check out their website below and listen to the full episode if, like me, you’re inspired to get your own chickens and want to know where to start!

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Paige Lindgren on Thyroid Health, Cycle Syncing, Menstrual Phases, Protein at Breakfast, Fight or Flight, Blue Light & Cortisol, BPA’s and Microplastics, Healthy Sleep Habits, and more. Sep 04, 2023

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Ep. #37

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Paige Lindgren, a Certified Hormone Specialist and Pilates Instructor who is passionate about helping women feel their best and find balance, hormone health optimization, and healthy lifestyle choices. Paige also co-founded From Force to Flow, a cycle syncing platform that's full of hormone knowledge and tips for each phase of the menstrual cycle. Together we discuss the different phases of the menstrual cycle & optimization for each one, hormone imbalances and conditions (PCOS, Hashimotos, etc.) and how to test for them/manage symptoms, the impact that cortisol has on feeling safe in our bodies, why getting more protein is so important, long-term effects of blue light exposure, social media & screentime breaks, healthy sleep patterns, the difference between a healthy and dysfunctional thyroid, why over-exercising can cause more harm than good, managing environmental stress, natural vs. hormonal birth control options, exposure to elevated amounts of BPAs and microplastics, honoring cravings during menstruation, and so much more! I love how Paige presents these findings in a way that's both approachable and easy to understand, while creating a safe space for women with shared experiences to discuss their journeys. If you love this episode, please share with anyone who might benefit and continue to subscribe, rate, and review!

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Hot Takes Roundtable: Peptides, Body Dysmorphia, Gut Health & Candida, Suppositories & Injectables, Toxicity in the Fitness Community, Carbophobia, Workout Optimization Tips, Olive Oil, & more with Max Lugavere and Crosby Tailor. Aug 28, 2023

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Ep. #36

Today on the show, we have our first POW roundtable episode with two knowledgeable health and wellness experts and good friends of mine: Max Lugavere and Crosby Tailor. Max Lugavere is a top health podcaster, science journalist, filmmaker, and author and Crosby is an athlete turned model, fitness expert, healthy dessert chef & founder of Crosby's Baking Co. The three of us discuss some of the most buzzy wellness topics as well as their hot takes and answers to audience questions. We get into how to get the most out of your weight lifting/workout, the benefits of walking as cardio, tips for aging gracefully, problems with the online fitness community, different body types, becoming a recovering carbophobe, suppositories vs. injectables vs. oral consumption, probiotics & supplementation, healing your gut and candida overgrowth, colostrum, Chinese medicine principles, peptides, body dysmorphia and mental health, misconceptions around oils, and yes - if they are single. Make sure to check out my first episode with Max linked below and please follow/subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

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Appointment with a Naturopath: Detoxing Mold & Parasites, Leaky Gut, Chinese Medicine, Hormone Health, Food Sensitivities, Stool Tests & Cortisol with Dr. Saman Faramarzi Aug 21, 2023

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Ep. #35

Today’s guest is naturopathic doctor Dr. Saman Faramarzi. Dr. Sam is someone who has guided me physically and spiritually through a lot of my acne journey and completed her naturopathic medical training at Bastyr University. Dr. Sam studied cutting-edge research on mindfulness at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She incorporates her knowledge into private practice and witnesses profound changes in patients just after a few visits. I thought this episode would be an awesome opportunity for my POW audience to have an “appointment” with a naturopath as I recognize that these tests may not be readily available or accessible to everyone - as always take what works and leave what doesn’t and I hope you learn something new along the way. On this episode, we get into the seven different tests we ran on me and my results, how health relates to trauma and mental/emotional health, stress roadblocks and clearing pathways to live optimally, principles of Chinese medicine, the importance of healthy gut and liver function as well as microbiome diversity, hormone health and thyroid issues, why food sensitivity is controversial, environmental toxins and how to properly detox, parasites, and simple tips and hacks that can make a huge difference to your health and overall happiness long term. I also address some recent feedback as well as give updates to the protein bar formulation before we get into the episode, so make sure to listen - this ep is full of valuable insights and I can’t wait for you to hear it!

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Breakups, Sexuality & Intimacy, Getting A Period Back, Body Image, and *That* Italy Trip with Alyssa Lynch Aug 14, 2023

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Ep. #34

On this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to have my good friend Alyssa Lynch join me on the show. Alyssa is a former actress turned wellness enthusiast with a focus around health, mindfulness, and spiritual practices. Alyssa and I actually first recorded back in November, but so much has happened in her life that I wanted to have her back on to address this pivotal transitional moment, and we get into all the juicy details - many of which she’s addressing publicly for the first time. We talk her breakup and the aftermath, her healing process, learning you can’t fix someone, hormone health/gaining healthy weight, masculine vs. feminine era, living a bright and fun life, *those* spicy rumors, what she’ll look for in a future partner, if her DMs are really open to the ladies, and so much more. Loved this girlfriend chat and welcoming Alyssa into her new feminine era - will definitely be having her on for more!

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Thomas Delauer on his 110lb Weight Loss, Insulin Resistance, Protein vs Carb Intake, Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Exercise Addiction, Male Mental Health, OCD & more. Aug 07, 2023

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Ep. #33

Today on the show we have an amazing guest, Thomas Delauer. Thomas is an American author, health expert, YouTube star, and performance coach best known for his work on personal health transformation. Like me, Thomas went through a radical transformation and lost 110 pounds, but learned just as much about his own mental health alongside his physical journey to overcome unhealthy habits and thought patterns. Today, he helps clients around the world transform their lifestyles and I was inspired by our motivational conversation. In this episode, we discuss eating disorder development in kids, body dysmorphia and mental health, OCD & obsessive thinking as an adult, when exercise can become self-harm, shame around food, Thomas’s rock-bottom story, intermittent fasting for women and men, keto diet, misconceptions about food and fitness, prioritizing muscle gain while being diet conscious, potential effects of gluten and dairy on autoimmune conditions, and so much more.

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Solo: My Personal Life Update - Entering a New Chapter, Feminine Era, Acne, Mental Health, Confidence, Wellness Routine, Family Planning, Goals, Listener Q&A Aug 03, 2023

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Ep. #32

On today’s episode, I give an update on aspects of my physical and mental health that I’ve been focusing on lately during what feels like a pivotal transition period for me and my personal growth. I really wanted to share what I’ve been going through with you guys as well as answer some of your questions in an honest and transparent conversation with this amazing PoW community. Today we’re talking all about my brain scan with Doc Amen, how to deal with “automatic negative thoughts” and dissociation, embracing more of my spiritual side, prioritizing fun, struggles with acne and updates on my progress, moving from my masculine to my feminine era, body image with pregnancy, forgiving yourself for your past, new puppy updates, and so many more great audience questions at the end. I love having these conversations with you guys and sharing my journey with you all in these solos - let us know what you think!

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Paul Saladino Pt. 2: Why Cholesterol is a Myth, Fruit Over Vegetables, Ghee & Tallow, Seed Oils, Animal-Based Living, Anti-Aging Hacks. Jul 31, 2023

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Ep. #31

The much-anticipated Part 2 of the episode with Paul Saladino is here. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, make sure you check it out from last week. I've loved hearing your responses and hope that you learned something new regardless of your personal dietary preferences and what works best for you. In this week’s episode, we continue the conversation and discuss the benefits of fruits vs. vegetables, fruits that can trigger autoimmune response, what happens when you intake seed oils, olive and avocado oils vs. ghee and tallow, ordering at restaurants, why cholesterol isn’t always a significant marker of health, ingesting organs, longevity, Paul’s thoughts on greens powders, and more. Make sure to check out our giveaway and discount code for Paul’s supplements, Heart & Soil, below!

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Paul Saladino Pt. 1: Why Women Should Eat More Meat, Plant Toxicity, Failures of Western Medicine, Oatmeal is BS, Moldy Coffee, Raw Dairy, & more. Jul 24, 2023

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Ep. #30

Today on the show I had an incredible conversation with Paul Saladino MD, one of the leading experts and authorities on the science and application of the animal-based diet. We covered so many valuable topics, specifically for women, that we plan to release the interview in two parts. Dr. Saladino is board certified as a physician nutrition specialist and completed residency at the University of Washington. He attended medical school at the University of Arizona where he focused on integrative medicine and nutritional biochemistry. He has used these diets to reverse autoimmune issues, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. In this episode, we discuss the importance of food quality, what western medicine doesn’t teach us about nutrition, the connection to plants and autoimmune issues, healing skin issues, benefits of creatine and animal protein, ethical farming, the problem with oats and coffee, SIBO and the gut, why raw dairy, and much more. This conversation can serve as educational regardless of your diet preferences and discusses how anyone can have access to making better consumption choices. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

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