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Did you know you don't actually ovulate when you're on Hormonal Birth Control? I didn't until about a year ago- and I was on birth control from 17-26yrs old.  Whitney is in the business of educating women on their cycle, so we can be empowered to make decisions for our bodies rather than allowing external forces to make those decisions for us.    You can find Whitney HERE ! And here's the book I m...

Living an abundant life isn't just for the story books. It's possible, and you can get there by addressing the root causes of your gut imbalances. Gut Health RD, Jillian Smith, and I chat in this episode about all the small things you can do support a healthy gut and in turn live your best life!    Jillian & Bridgitte from The Gut Fix are offering a FREE coaching series on the 3 Steps to Eliminate...

We are constantly exposed to toxins in our environment; from our food, water we drink, air we breathe, and the products we use.    Chelsea Turner and I sat down to chat about what it actually looks like to be successful on a health healing journey, and why none of the food matters as much as opening your drainage pathways.   You can find some of the resources Chelsea talked about here: Organo King...

The Fit-fluencer space can be really crowded with diet pills, quick fixes, and sexy (weird) workout plans that claim to get you the results you want yesterday. The problem? None of it will actually help you get what you really want: sustainable, long lasting change.    Want to know what will? Abby and I covered a TON in this episode, but the underlying themes centered all around support, coaching,...

Meal planning can feel really daunting.  How many times have you stared at the fridge at the end of the day, with zero energy left to put anything together that actually resembles a healthy, balanced meal.    This episode dives deep into how we can set our week up for success, so we can be in integrity with ourselves instead of constantly letting ourselves down.   Download the Meal Planning Guide...

Tracking your food can seem daunting, you may have even had a poor experience in the past with it. But as a Functional Nutrition Coach, I find it has so much benefit if used correctly with a good support system.    In this episode, I talk about the pros & cons, and how you can implement tracking if you're interested!    Don't forget to check out our sponsors!  Organifi - Use code BLOOM at checkout...

Fasting might seem really enticing- you just don't eat and magical things happen ... according to science, right?  Fasting has the opportunity to bring real benefit to our bodies, AND as women fasting is a little bit more complex than for our male counterparts. There are so many complex systems that need to be taken into account if we are looking to include fasting in our lifestyles. In this episo...

We've all heard the term, "mental health," and while times are changing, and more people are more openly discussing the importance of mental health, there is still a specific connotation that you don't work on it until you absolutely have to. Chelsea is redefining what it looks like to practice mental wellness, to focus more on thriving, rather than just waiting for the whispers to turn into screa...

Your health matters.    It matters so much more than you think it does in relation to your ability to grow your business, raise tiny humans, or serve the people important to you in your life.    Without your health, you can't do any of those things sustainably.    In this episode, I don't just rant, I give you a solid pep talk AND some strategies to reprioritize what really matters.    PS- If you'...

We want you to know the whole process- we want you to feel like you're here with us!    Gabe and I hopped on together to give you a Ranch update, and drop some of the crazy stories we've experienced so far on the ranch!    Podcast Sponsors: Organifi - Use code BLOOM at checkout for 15% off!  LMNT Electrolytes - Get a free sample pack + just pay shipping! 

As women, we've generally strayed away from talking about- or even looking at- our poop. It's time we start to look back at it, and learn about what our body needs from one of the best feedback loops we've got.    In this short episode, I dive into why our poop is so valuable, how we can understand our poop better, and how we can get to the root cause of our digestive troubles.   If you're interes...

The person who grows your food- produce & meat- is the most responsible (next to you) for your health.  This episode is chock full of resources on where to buy locally, responsibly, and sustainably grown/raised produce and meat, and how you can get to know your local farmers better. The links I mentioned in the episode: Eatwild.com Buyranchdirect.com Force of Nature Meats ButcherBox.com cooksventu...

Self-care isn't really bubble baths or getting a massage.  It's setting boundaries, asking yourself the hard questions about your life, and getting uncomfortable in the short-term to fulfill your wildest dreams in the long-term. This week, my friend Samie & I dive into what it looks like to develop an actual self-care practice that changes the way you view your body & your life, and how she's maki...

Your food should taste amazing. It should be an experience when you eat.   Does that mean 4 course meals every time? Not necessarily.  Does that mean putting some actual thought into your meals? Absolutely. AND it doesn't have to look stressful or complicated.   Listen to this episode for the essentials you really need to make all your food nutrient-dense, satisfying & nourishing meals!   If you'r...

You're here because you make an impact. We all do in some way, shape, or form.    In this week's episode, I sat down with my friend, Lauren Hyser, a Nutrition Coach & the Education Manager at Eleiko. We talked all about mindset: what it takes to decide to build your own business, and how you can support yourself through all the scary (and amazing) growth points in the process.    You can find Laur...

We've all heard that we should build sustainable habits.  We've also all felt like we're not doing enough compared to sally next door who seems to be doing it all and looking amazing while she's at it.    What if we're actually meant to enjoy the process AND get what we want out of our lives?    I sat down this week with Jackie Dragone, a health & fitness coach, sustainable habit building ninja, a...

What if you stopped settling for just okay, and started to really go for the things you want in your life; how you want to feel; how you want to show up; what you want your life to look like?   This week, I sat down with Alex Najarian, a kettlebell aficionado, badass business woman, and someone I am lucky enough to call my friend. Alex and I talked about her history as an actress and her pivot int...

Clenched jaw, fists tightly wound, shoulders and ears pinned together, pit in your stomach... All the feelings of frustration when something doesn't go how you want it to ... how you expected it to.  I hopped on solo today to talk about what happens when you release the expectation of what it can be, and how we always end up okay in the end.  Listen to this quickie if you're feeling frustrated, ov...

Fitness can be a powerful tool to helping YOU get healthier. It can also be a dangerous mode of self-deprecation.  For me, it started with a love and passion for feeling strong, and it quickly turned into a fear of not burning enough calories. Laura (aka LD) is a very good friend of mine, co-host with me on a new podcast ( Women Make Waves ), and happens to know from her own experiences with body...

If you've ever needed to listen to this episode, it's right now.    As humans, we thrive with support, connection, and accountability. Mary put the trifecta together in her group program, the Aligned & Empowered Project. In this episode, I sat down with Mary to get the full scoop of where this program came from, what the secret sauce is that's helping the women that go through it realize insane tr...

You know how I always say that the Universe is working in your favor as long as you let it? Well Jake is the perfect example. He knew he'd be on the Lakers, and even though it didn't look the way he had thought, he made that a dream come true.  Since then, Jake has built multiple businesses, spoke on stages, and helped 70+ NBA prospects in their quest to find a home team. And it all was built on c...

Have you ever noticed how good you feel once you clean and organize a space? Messy and cluttered spaces create messy and cluttered minds, making it significantly harder for you to think, create, or problem-solve.  This week, I sit down with Ashley Grubbs, Founder and CEO of Mind Your Mess, a home-organizing business, to talk about how you can create more peace and joy in your home simply by organi...

A lot of where our food comes from is such a cold and disconnected place- the fridge at the supermarket, meat processing plants, feedlots- and we are going to be part of the movement to change that.    You should have the deepest relationship with the person that is the source for the food you feed your family, because that's what makes or breaks your health.   In this episode, Gabe joined me to c...

How many times have you tried a Whole30, or cut out Gluten or Dairy, because of digestive discomfort? It may not actually be the solution you're looking for.  The good news? There's a way to keep eating the foods you love AND solve your gut health ailments.  I'm joined this week by my friend, Bridgitte Carroll, who is a Functional Dietitian and Gut Health Guru. Bridgitte and I dive into what to do...

We all have heard the term "Mindful Eating" but very few of us have successfully done it, let alone mastered it. The thing is, eating mindfully is a practice like all others. You never really master it, but each time you practice, you'll feel better after. In this episode, I sit down with Liz DeJulius, a Functional Medicine Dietitian, who empowers people to practice mindful eating and repair their...