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Activating Calm in the Body With Essential Oils with Jodi Cohen Apr 04, 2023

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When we feel stressed, our body’s ability to heal deteriorates. Our body strives to exist in a parasympathetic state 80% of the time to bring balance to the autonomic nervous system (ANS), but most people cannot achieve the calmness they crave. ANS affects all involuntary mechanisms in the body such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, breathing, cell activity, and even body temperature. To put it simply, when one thing is even slightly off, everything feels off.

For years, Jodi Cohen found herself feeling perpetually stressed despite her healthy habits. Jodi tried everything from clean eating to consistent exercise, but she still struggled to find her calm. It wasn’t until she created an essential oil blend that Jodi could feel the calmness she craved by stimulating her parasympathetic state. This experience led Jodi to become the founder and CEO of Vibrant Blue Oils to spread the word about the healing power of essential oil blends and naturally turn on the body’s ability to heal. Jodi shares how using essential oil blends can lead to enhanced health, productivity, and strength.

In this episode, Jodi talks to Jen about how the nervous system reacts to essential oils, what differentiates Jodi’s company from other brands, and how to choose the essential oils that are right for your body.

Key Takeaways

[01:55] - Activating calm in the body.
[03:39] - An introduction to Jodi Cohen.
[07:35] - The friend’s gift that changed Jodi’s life.
[09:57] - Jodi’s journey starting her own company.
[10:58] - Can essential oils replace poor habits?
[13:32] - What differentiates Vibrant Blue Oils from other companies.
[17:48] - How to know which essential oils are right for you.
[21:33] - Where to find Vibrant Blue Oils.

Quotes

[03:40] - “I think necessity is the mother of invention.” ~ Jodi Cohen

[07:53] - “Cortisol over time creates chronic inflammation and makes it harder to digest, absorb, and assimilate your nutrients, so it’s likely that what you’re ingesting isn’t actually getting into your system. Oils are different because they get right into the brain.” ~ Jodi Cohen

[13:25] “How I differentiate my company, Vibrant Blue Oils, from other companies is that I really try to make ‘done for you’ blends. I think there are a lot of wonderful companies that say you can buy all raw materials and make it yourself. I'm really speaking to the person that says, ‘I like oils and I'm happy to have you create the blend for me and tell me exactly what to do.’” ~ Jodi Cohen

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Chocolate That Gives You Energy with Adam Kukoff Mar 28, 2023

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It’s no secret that chocolate is decadent and delicious. But while the added sugars and artificial sweeteners may give us an initial boost of energy, they leave us feeling lethargic and bloated. For consumers who take extra caution when it comes to their nutrition, it seems like there’s no such thing as a healthy or clean chocolate bar that actually tastes good.

Adam Kukoff, Co-Founder and CEO of NUTSÓLA, set out on a mission to create food products that are both tasty and nutritional. He co-founded NUTSÓLA with his father after launching a Kickstarter campaign in 2019. They recently expanded their selection to include DÄT Chocolate bars, which are naturally sweetened with dates instead of artificial ingredients. Sweetening the product with dates provides a boost of fiber, antioxidants, and no sugar crashes.

In this episode, Adam talks to Jen about why DÄT Chocolate differs from other sweets on the shelf, NUTSÓLA’s commitment to clean ingredients, transparency, and innovation, and why DÄT Chocolate gives you more energy than other chocolate bars.

Key Takeaways

[03:23] - How Adam discovered the right amount of sweetness for DÄT Chocolate.
[04:55] - What’s actually in a Hershey’s chocolate bar?
[08:16] - How NUTSÓLA’s ingredients differ from other brands.
[10:35] - NUTSÓLA’s mission in the food industry.
[14:28] - Why NUTSÓLA gives you more energy than other chocolate bars.
[17:03] - Why brands switch ingredients and how changes affect the consumer.
[21:03] - NUTSÓLA’s food safety certifications.
[22:03] - Where did the brand name DÄT come from?
[23:48] - Where to find DÄT Chocolate.

Quotes

[07:27] - “We really want to be a difference maker with consumers so they can always trust our product. Every ingredient label is going to be clean.” ~ Adam Kukoff

[10:39] - “We're constantly coming out with new products and innovating categories in terms of how people are consuming their snacks. So instead of using added sugars, sweetening with fruit, never having added sugar or sugar alcohols, and being transparent with everyone.” ~ Adam Kukoff

[19:35] - “If you treat food like medicine, you're gonna feel great.” ~ Adam Kukoff

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The Healing Powers of Algae with Catharine Arnston Mar 21, 2023

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We tend to associate algae with the ocean, but this superfood deserves recognition for all of its nutritional properties. In fact, this sustainable whole food crop is the most nutritionally dense food in the world. Algae is suitable for all diets and is absorbed much more easily by the body than some popular vitamins. With so many fleeting health trends in the world today, why does algae remain virtually unknown outside of Asia, despite being endorsed by NASA and the United Nations for over 50 years?

Enter Catharine Arnston, an expert in algae nutrition, who wants to spread the word about all that algae has to offer. Catharine began her career working corporate jobs, but it wasn’t until her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer that Catharine discovered algae’s powerful healing properties. Even after her sister fully healed, Catharine felt compelled to improve people’s health and eventually went on to become the CEO and Founder of ENERGYbits. Her premium algae tablets bring mental clarity, physical wellness, and sustained energy.

In this episode, Catharine talks to Jen about the life-changing benefits of algae, various types of algae and their purposes, and the difference between vitamins and algae.

Key Takeaways

[02:40] - Can algae replace a bad diet?
[03:49] - What is algae?
[04:43] - What inspired Catharine’s passion for algae?
[09:32] - Why haven’t we heard of algae before?
[11:07] - Where ENERGYbits products come from.
[14:38] - How vitamins and algae differ.
[20:22] - Types of algae and their purposes.
[23:11] - Chlorella as a detox algae.
[27:32] - Where to find ENERGYbits.

Quotes

[13:43] - “Our biology has not caught up with our destiny.” ~ Catharine Arnston

[05:55] - “I’m not someone who sits on the sideline. I’m a very passionate person who likes to make a difference in the world.” ~ Catharine Arnston

[11:53] - “I didn’t even plan to start a company. I just wanted to help people be healthier in a way that was easier.” ~ Catharine Arnston

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A Relationship-Driven Approach to Patient Care with Dr. Anna Cabeca Mar 14, 2023

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With age, women can experience intensified symptoms such as hot flashes, hair loss, weight gain, mood swings, exhaustion, and fatigue. While bodies continue to change over time, the education about what’s happening behind the scenes stops as soon as we leave school. Women have questions about these personal subjects but not all have someone they trust to turn to for guidance.

Dr. Anna Cabeca, also known as “The Girlfriend Doctor,” takes a relationship-driven approach with all of her patients and provides a safe space for them to speak about menopause and hormones. As a certified OB/GYN and women’s health expert, she’s gained valuable wisdom about the topics she wants to share so that people don’t have to suffer. She’s used this knowledge to write bestselling books about hormones, menopause, and ketogenic eating and created her own brand of The Girlfriend Doctor products. Dr. Anna discusses how her experience as a mother and grandmother drove her to this type of work, her protocol to heal common symptoms, and her tips for women approaching menopause.

In this episode, Dr. Anna talks to Jen about how hormone imbalance harms the body, what society gets wrong about menopause, and how Anna earned her nickname “The Girlfriend Doctor.”

Key Takeaways

[02:04] - An introduction to Dr. Anna Cabeca.
[04:50] - How Dr. Anna got involved with healing work.
[06:24] - How Dr. Anna earned the nickname, “The Girlfriend Doctor.”
[08:56] - Common symptoms women experience with age.
[10:18] - How exposure to hormone disruptors harms the body.
[12:24] - What society gets wrong about menopause.
[13:35] - Dr. Anna’s protocol to heal common health ailments.
[16:28] - Hormone replenishment vs. replacement.
[18:06] - Dr. Anna’s tips for women approaching menopause.
[19:23] - Dr. Anna’s “Wake Up” moment.

Quotes

[04:13] - “I’m grateful to share the wisdom I’ve learned the hard way so that people don’t have to suffer.” ~ Dr. Anna Cabeca

[04:55] - “Every day, I learn. Each of us learns to keep a healthy amount of curiosity, intuition, and awareness. The eyes don't see what the mind doesn’t know.” ~ Dr. Anna Cabeca

[05:55] - “I’m not here to put a bandaid on your symptoms. I want to get to the underlying root cause so that you’re healed from them.” ~ Dr. Anna Cabeca

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Subconscious Rewiring with Stephanie Kwong Mar 07, 2023

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Relying on sheer willpower to achieve any goal is challenging. We may experience thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that tell us that we are undeserving of achieving those goals or having certain experiences. When those thoughts get too loud, how can we turn down the volume and try to live a normal life?

Stephanie Kwong, Co-Founder of the Rapid Rewire Method, is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and heal efficiently through subconscious rewiring. The Rewire Method training does not replace the grieving process but can expedite healing in 60-minute sessions. Jen and Stephanie discuss the differences between meditation and subconscious rewiring, how emotional charges impede healing, and the benefits of rewiring your beliefs and improving your mindset.

In this episode, Stephanie talks to Jen about her path to healing efficiently using subconscious rewiring, how the training method works to catalyze transformation, and how to get started rewiring your brain.

Key Takeaways

[01:33] - An introduction to Stephanie Kwong.
[04:35] - The difference between meditation and subconscious rewiring.
[05:05] - Stephanie’s difficult experience that led her to the Rapid Rewire Method.
[08:10] - How subconscious rewiring can help inner resistance.
[10:41] - How the subconscious rewiring training process works.
[11:43] - What makes the Rapid Rewire Method different.
[13:38] - Client success rates using the Rapid Rewire Method.
[14:42] - Why moving through grief naturally is essential.
[17:11] - How to get started rewiring your brain.
[18:00] - A client success story using the Rapid Rewire Method.

Quotes

[03:51] - “You start to rewire the beliefs that actually align with what you say you want. That's when achieving goals or intentions become radically easier than when we're using sheer willpower to try to get something done.” ~ Stephanie Kwong

[06:41] - “We can actually catalyze a healing, a transformation, a rewiring of a belief to align with what we want as fast as we can, and suffer a lot less.” ~ Stephanie Kwong

[08:12] - “Anytime we experience any sort of emotional dysregulation around something, it's a clue into there's inner resistance or a block.” ~ Stephanie Kwong

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The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting with Gin Stephens Feb 28, 2023

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Shedding pounds is easier said than done. Marketing companies prey on our physical insecurities, and every product claims to be the next miracle pill for weight loss. It’s impossible to discern facts from fiction when it comes to slimming down. Are there ways to trim our waistlines without being miserable, and keep the weight off for good?

Gin Stephens spent years struggling with weight. In 2014, she began her intermittent fasting journey and lost 80 pounds. Gin is the host of the Intermittent Fasting Stories podcast and author of the New York Times bestseller Fast. Feast. Repeat., and Delay, Don’t Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle, an Amazon #1 best seller in the weight loss category. Jen and Gin discuss the science behind intermittent fasting, misconceptions about the lifestyle, and the importance of listening to your body when following an intermittent fasting routine.

In this episode, Gin talks to Jen about becoming a happier and healthier version of herself through intermittent fasting. Jen and Gin delve into clean and intuitive eating, the body’s response to intermittent fasting, and the best way to begin the intermittent fasting journey.

Key Takeaways

[02:27] - An overview of Gin’s best-selling books.
[03:34] - What clean eating means to Gin.
[07:33] - An introduction to Gin.
[10:34] - The beginning of Gin’s intermittent fasting journey.
[14:14] - Misconceptions about intermittent fasting.
[16:19] - How a changing body responds to intermittent fasting.
[20:36] - How to begin intermittent fasting.
[22:40] - Initial struggles with intermittent fasting.
[27:38] - The link between intuitive eating and intermittent fasting.
[28:48] - Success stories from Gin’s podcast: Intermittent Fasting Stories

Quotes

[14:44] - “The body is so much more complicated than calories in, calories out, because there are so many hormones behind the scenes controlling what’s happening.” ~ Gin Stephens

[22:15] - “You’re always in charge [of intermittent fasting]. You can scale it up or scale it back as you’re going. You are going at your own pace, learning to listen to your body, and figuring it out as you go. It’s meant to empower everyone to design a process that feels good for them.” ~ Gin Stephens

[30:48] - “I like to call intermittent fasting a health plan with the side effect of weight loss.” ~ Gin Stephens

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Vetting Your Vitamins with Lauren Trostorff Feb 21, 2023

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The supplement industry is worth billions of dollars, yet 92% of Americans are deficient in one or more vitamins and minerals. At the top of that list are magnesium, vitamin D, and

omega-3s.

Lauren Trostorff, Founder of Vibrant Market, was conscious about nutrition and clean beauty when it was just an underground and mostly cultural practice. At 19 years old, she paid attention to the foods she ate and used only the best dermatologist-recommended skin care products. Lauren was always the go-to friend who could recommend the latest products and treatments in clean beauty. She carried this devotion into her business, where she stocks a carefully vetted list of clean beauty products and supplements. Before a product can sit on Vibrant Market’s shelf, Lauren tests them on her own skin, shares them with friends, and researches each ingredient and founder story.

In this episode, Lauren talks to Jen about the impact of biohacking and functional medicine, the importance of vetting supplements before taking them, and how mindfulness meditation is changing her life.

Key Takeaways

[02:27] - Lauren explains the top vitamins people are deficient in.
[03:58] - Lauren’s experiences with people who are healthy but don’t feel that way.
[06:16] - Lauren’s background.
[09:55] - How Vibrant selects the products they sell.
[12:10] - Lauren’s banned ingredients.
[15:26] - Lauren explains good and bad vitamins.
[21:21] - Lauren’s recommended supplements for women.
[25:00] - Lauren’s Wake Up moment.

Quotes

[04:52] - “A lot of these normal ranges are based on the population, which is an unhealthy deficient population.” ~ Lauren Trostorff

[07:10] - “One day, I realized if I’m so intent about what I put in my body, why am I paying so much money to put a bunch of crap on and therefore in my body.” ~ Lauren Trostorff

[17:32] - “If you’re just taking supplements and you’re not looking at the root cause of whatever you might be feeling or experiencing, there might be some reason in your body that you cannot absorb these supplements correctly.” ~ Lauren Trostorff

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Letting the Food Speak for Itself with Tyler Dawley Feb 14, 2023

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It is becoming harder to discern which grocery store labels are legitimate and which are fluffy marketing claims. When it comes to chicken, the most consumed meat in the U.S., there is no shortage of labels you will encounter while shopping: natural, vegetarian-fed, cage-free, organic, and pasture-raised. But which chicken is worth paying extra for?

Tyler Dawley, Founder and Owner at Big Bluff Ranch, is well-versed in which meat claims are legitimately determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and which ones are meaningless. Tyler believes that the tastiest meat starts with the natural environment and regenerative farming practices. Big Bluff Ranch’s chicken is pasture-raised and organic, which isn’t always available at your local grocery store.

Tyler talks to Jen about his decision to become a full-time farmer, the difference between meat label claims, and the benefits of regenerative agriculture.

Key Takeaways

[01:49] - What drew Tyler back to the ranch.
[05:48] - The difference between meat label claims.
[10:47] - How the USDA classifies chicken sizes.
[12:50] - What is pasture-raised chicken?
[17:32] - How the regenerative agriculture process works.
[19:42] - Mother Nature as a passive manager.
[22:13] - The positive impact of regenerative agriculture.
[23:48] - Where to find Big Bluff Ranch’s chicken.

Quotes

[09:22] - “There is no such thing as a growth hormone for chicken. So when you see a package that says ‘no growth hormones added,’ it’s a complete marketing spin.” ~ Tyler Dawley

[17:32] - “When you start diving into regenerative agriculture, you’re starting to dig into how mother nature works as a system. And everything is interconnected.” ~ Tyler Dawley

[24:20] - “We are trying to save the world, one chicken at a time.” ~ Tyler Dawley

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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance with Shana Hussin Feb 07, 2023

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Many people view bloating, inflammation and energy plunges as an expected part of growing older. While it’s true that health issues without clear causes become more common as we age, that doesn’t mean they should be ignored because we think they’re “normal.” When we finally commit to taking medical action, we rarely get the answers we need from conventional doctors. The arduous process can leave us with extra expenses and no real solutions.

Shana Hussin, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Owner of SMH Nutrition and Wellness, discusses a health issue many doctors don’t even know to test for: fasting insulin. According to Shana, 80% of the adult population in the United States is experiencing this problem but many people don’t even know it. With over 20 years of experience in the nutrition field, Shana is on a mission to reverse chronic illness and insulin resistance, both of which sit at the crux of stubborn weight and lifestyle issues.

Shana talks to Jen about the spectrum and symptoms of insulin resistance and the best strategies to approach healing, weight loss, and inflammation.

Key Takeaways

[01:51] - Introduction to Shana's career trajectory.
[04:00] - Why the standard dietetics curriculum might not bring desired results.
[05:05] - Why Shana continues to use her RDN credential.
[09:10] - What led Shana to look beyond conventional medicine.
[12:22] - What is insulin resistance?
[13:05] - What insulin does.
[14:58] - The spectrum of insulin resistance.
[19:42] - How Shana helps people who have insulin resistance.
[21:52] - How to find Shana’s courses.

Quotes

[11:25] - “This has all got to be related. There’s got to be a better way to approach healing, weight loss, and inflammation.” ~ Shana Hussin

[15:07] - “Very high chronic insulin resistance at its worst is a really tough case of type 2 diabetes, but 80% of our adult population here in the United States in westernized culture is insulin resistant.” ~ Shana Hussin

[16:15] - “Not many conventional doctors or practitioners know that they should test for fasting insulin. And even if they run the test, they don't know how to interpret it. They don’t know that insulin resistance is the cause of most obesity type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and fatty liver. They treat with medication.” ~ Shana Hussin

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Balancing Your Brain with Dr. Patrick Porter Jan 31, 2023

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As we grow older, many people consider anxiety, low energy, difficulty losing weight, and brain fog to be the body and mind’s normal reaction to aging. The harsh truth is that burnout and stress paralyze us, but our brain is smarter and more resilient than we think. In fact, our brain is neuroplastic, regardless of age, and has the power to change and adapt due to different experiences. Most people aren’t aware of the power that lies within our brain.

Dr. Patrick Porter, Founder and CEO at BrainTap, has spent over 20 years educating people about the brain’s potential. He strives to improve lives by enhancing the brain’s function and true capabilities. He’s an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker who’s on a mission to “better a billion brains.”

Dr. Porter talks to Jen about how BrainTap relies on neuropsychology to unlock optimal living, deregulate stress, and find balance in a chaotic world.

Key Takeaways

[02:17] - Dr. Patrick Porter’s health and weight loss journey.
[04:35] - What is BrainTap?
[08:52] - How light helps the brain.
[16:55] - How Dr. Porter’s background influenced BrainTap.
[20:12] - BrainTap success stories.
[23:00] - How to start using BrainTap.
[24:13] - How BrainTap optimizes sleep.
[30:21] - How to get maximum results from BrainTap.
[32:06] - What’s happening in the brain when you use BrainTap.

Quotes

[07:05] - “You get what you rehearse in life, not what you intend.” ~ Dr. Patrick Porter

[22:21] - “Our brain is super smart, but a lot of people don’t use it to its full potential.” ~ Dr. Patrick Porter

[29:22] - “We’re always going to have stress on some level. How do we build the capacity to handle it? You have the strength. We all have the capacity, just some of us stop learning and growing at a certain point, so it hits us a little harder.” ~ Dr. Patrick Porter

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