The Wellness Mama Podcast

Latest Episodes:

257: Jeffrey Smith on The Truth About GMOs & Secret Ingredients in Our Food May 13, 2019

Show notes

Buckle your seatbelts… we’re going there! Today we talk in-depth about genetically modified organisms, better known as GMOs. This is not exactly my field of study and certainly a very controversial issue, so I’ve asked Jeffrey Smith, man behind the compelling new documentary Secret Ingredients, to shed some light on the topic for us. For more …

256: Chris Masterjohn on Decoding What Your Body Really Needs May 09, 2019

Show notes

All of my years of health research have led me to one conclusion: there’s no one-size-fits-all prescription for good health. Each of us needs a personalized approach when it comes diet and the vitamins and minerals we need. The trouble is, how do we figure this out so we can act on it? Today I’m …

255: Dr. Valter Longo on a Fasting Mimicking Diet & Increasing Healthspan May 06, 2019

Show notes

I’ve wanted to interview Dr. Valter Longo for years, and today I finally get to! In this episode, we explore all things fasting — one of my favorite health topics — and especially the fasting mimicking diet, a precise system of fasting that he invented. In fact, his diet was granted one of the only …

254: Michael & Lauryn Bosstick on Business, Lifestyle, and Routines May 03, 2019

Show notes

Today’s episode is a little different than normal as I’m here with Lauryn and Michael of The Skinny Confidential to talk business, entrepreneurship and navigating the dynamic of working together as a couple. Lauryn Evarts is a well-known lifestyle and beauty blogger at The Skinny Confidential and her husband Michael Bosstick is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the podcast network Dear Media.

I met them in Finland with Four Sigmatic and wanted to have them on to talk business since I get a surprising amount of questions about that side of things and rarely talk about it. They also interviewed me on their podcast (see resources below) where I share about my own business strategies and some parts of my journey you may not have heard before.

As I said, I know this is a departure from our normal health topics, but if you’re interested in the business side at all, I think you’ll enjoy this episode.

Episode Highlights with the Skinny Confidential

A recap of all of our lessons from Finland
What we all thought of the sauna/cold plunge situation there
The benefit of pushing out of your comfort zone regularly
What our gratitude alarm is and why it started after Finland
How The Skinny Confidential started and grew to a massive podcast and platform
The ways Lauryn and Michael navigate working together as a couple
How they’ve grown multiple businesses
Lessons learned from real estate (and real estate failures)
How they met when they were 12 and how long it took for them to eventually start dating
The powerful benefit of practice that they use in many aspects of life
How to handle the negative aspects of social media we all encounter
Ways to create community in daily life
Lauryn’s quote (that I’ve adopted): “What you think about me is none of my business”
All of our morning routines

Resources We Mention

The Skinny Confidential blog
Skinny Confidential: Him and Her Podcast
Four Sigmatic (use code WELLNESSMAMA to save 15%)
Hydroflask water bottle
Silk pillowcase
Dry brush
100% Copper Tongue Scraper

Books We Recommend

253: A (Semi) Serious Ultra-Spiritual Conversation With JP Sears May 02, 2019

Show notes

I’m here today with someone you have probably heard of and possibly enjoy as much as I do. JP Sears is a YouTuber, a comedian, an emotional healing coach, and fun fact which you may not know, a serious world traveler and curious student of health. You’ve probably seen his funny and entertaining videos where he tackles some serious topics with grace and humor. His videos have accumulated over 300 million views, which is no small feat!

I’m excited to find out what JP has to say as we talk about building community, being open-minded, and learning how to have a serious conversation while still having a good time. If you want to hear more from JP, I linked to my favorite videos of his below and also check out The Awaken with JP Sears Show, his amazing podcast.

Episode Highlights With JP Sears

How a health coach turned comedian (and we’re so glad he did!)
Why JP loves to tackle controversial topics
Why humor and difficult conversations actually go together
A telltale sign that you’re overly controlled by fear
An empowering method for dealing with anger
Powerful ways to “mother” ourselves
How JP and his wife handle their dietary differences (she’s vegan and he’s not)
Ways to foster more real connection (even with those who disagree with you!)
The importance of building a “tribe”
Three steps to deal with negative criticism and stop letting it get to you
JP’s daily routine and his non-negotiables for a healthy lifestyle
How he manages his luxurious head of hair!
And of course, plenty of laughs!

Resources We Mention

AwakenWithJP.com
Favorite JP videos:

Books JP Recommends:

Conversations With God: Book One by Neil Donald Walsh
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

More From Wellness Mama

252: Dr. Andrew Hill on Neuroscience & Peak Brain Performance Apr 29, 2019

Show notes

With advances in brain mapping and neurofeedback, there’s so much to learn about the brain. I feel like I’ve barely touched the tip of the iceberg on this topic, so I’ve invited Dr. Andrew Hill here today. He is one of the top brain performance coaches in the country and holds a PhD in cognitive …

251: Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe on Improving Water Quality & Drinking Water Apr 25, 2019

Show notes

This episode is not only about what is in your water, but how to get out the things that you don’t want to be drinking! I am here with Dr. Tom DiGiuseppe, a PhD who has been involved in the design, testing, and installation of water filtration and purification systems for both residential and commercial …

250: Addie Conner on Sustainable Fitness, Cork, & Benefits of Rolling Apr 22, 2019

Show notes

I think today’s topic is a fun one and an unexpected twist on physical fitness and well-being. This episode is going to be all about foam rolling and why it should be part of our daily self-care. I’m here with Addie Conner, the co-founder of a company called 42 Birds. Rather than foam, her company …

249: Suzy Batiz on Harnessing Energy to Create Success From the Inside Out Apr 18, 2019

Show notes

You’ve probably heard of Poo~Pourri, a spray that traps unpleasant bathroom odors with natural oils (moms/wives everywhere owe her a debt of gratitude for it!). While you may not have heard though of Suzy Batiz, the amazing woman behind the product has an equally inspiring story.

Since Suzy built an empire on the unlikely platform of bathroom stink, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that she’s known for her willingness to tackle taboo topics and challenge societal norms. She had to overcome huge challenges and multiple “failures” to reach success. In the end, Suzy credits her mindset and willingness to follow an “alive idea” as the reason she was able to create a company worth $500 million without borrowing a cent or enlisting a single investor.

Episode Highlights With Suzy Batiz of Poo~Pourri

Suzy’s incredible story of overcoming childhood trauma and later business failure, bankruptcy, and personal breakdown
How Suzy turned everything around and went on to found a $500 million debt-free enterprise
The four signs of resonance and how to recognize an “alive idea”
How the idea for Poo~Pourri came about
The unique contributions women entrepreneurs have to offer
What to do if you don’t like where you are in life
And more!

Episode Quotables

You never change things by fighting against the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete. – Buckminster Fuller

Resources We Mention

SuzyBatiz.com
Poo~Pourri Or get it on Amazon
Supernatural.com (natural cleaner) – Use code WELLNESSMAMA20 for 20% off! (one per customer please)

Books Suzy Recommends

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Loving What Is by Byron Katie
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Your Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendrix

More From Wellness Mama

328: How to Live Fearlessly and Work Through Roadblocks With Rhonda Britten

Did you enjoy this episode? What other questions do you have about Poo-Pourri? Please dro

248: Thai Cabados on Health vs Hype of Alkaline & Ionized Water Apr 15, 2019

Show notes

Drinking clean water is one the most important things you can do for your health. I’ve written whole posts about the benefits of water and water filters, but my guest today is talking to us about an angle I haven’t covered yet: alkaline and ionized water. For over 15 years, Thai Cabados he has been educating …