Turmeric and Tequila™

"Control overactive and boost underactive." — Dr. Steven Morrissey What does it really mean to support your immune system? And is boosting immunity always the answer? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™ , host Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Steven Morrissey and Jenny Morrissey of Plantiva to explore immune system health and the thinking behind ImmuneDX , one of Plantiva's targeted supplement...

"Most diagnoses tell you what you have, not why you have it." — Dr. Steven Morrissey What started with a mysterious health crisis and a bad fish sandwich eventually led Dr. Steven Morrissey and Jenny Morrissey into decades of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, botanical medicine, research—and ultimately Plantiva. In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila , Kristen sits down with the husband-an...

"I'm going to do it with intention. And I'm going to share my story because I feel like music is the one thing that saved my life." -Britt Devens What happens when the identity you've built your entire life around suddenly changes? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with Colorado indie-folk singer-songwriter Britt Devens for a deeply honest conversation about athletics,...

"Health is the true wealth, and it's the most important asset you can invest in. If you don't have your health, you have nothing." -Sid King What if your health became your greatest mission? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila , Kristen Olson sits down with former Tesla engineer and health entrepreneur Sid King , whose personal family tragedies inspired a mission to help 100 million people live...

"Your identity is bigger than the game, and the skills you build as an athlete can become the foundation for your future."   — Chloe Barnes-Henderson What happens when the identity you've built around being an athlete no longer fits? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, I'm catching up with one of my favorite humans, Chloe Barnes-Henderson, for a conversation about student-athlete identity, ment...

"Your name is your brand. Your reputation is your resume. Protect both." -Kristen M. Olson NIL is changing college sports—and athletes, parents and coaches need to understand the game. In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen M. Olson breaks down the basics of NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) and why it represents one of the biggest shifts in college athletics in modern history. What exactly is...

"It's not what happens. It's the story you tell yourself about what's happening." -Antonio Michael Downing On this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with critically acclaimed author, speaker, and musician Antonio Michael Downing for a deeply personal conversation about identity, resilience, creativity, reinvention, belonging, and the power of storytelling. Antonio Michael Dow...

"Food is the foundation of life. We can use food to heal or we can use food to harm." — Dr. Judy Morgan What if the way we've been taught to care for our pets isn't always the best way? In this powerful and unapologetically disruptive episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Judy Morgan, an integrative veterinarian with more than 40 years of experience, to challenge conventi...

"AI is creating beauty standards that aren't even humanly possible." -Dr. Ruslan What happens when AI creates beauty standards that don't even exist in real life? In this eye-opening episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ruslan to discuss one of the biggest mental health and social issues emerging in 2026: AI Dysmorphia. From Instagram filt...

  "Health isn't perfection. It's having a healthy relationship with every part of life." -Justin Hibbert   What happens when one of Las Vegas' top nightlife executives walks away from the party scene to chase peak human performance? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with Justin Hibbert, founder of Everhaus, a groundbreaking longevity and human optimization club opening...

"A useful question to ask yourself is: how do I consistently feel after spending time with this person? That is so huge — all of your intel is right there." — Kristen Olson In this raw, unplanned episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson pulls back the curtain on something she rarely discusses publicly: her own dating life. After receiving unexpected news about a past situationship, Krist...

"You cannot mindset your way out of a dysregulated nervous system." -Kristen Olson For years we've been told to think positive, push harder, and power through challenges. But what if the answer isn't changing your mindset first? In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila , Kristen Olson dives into the science of nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, emotional resilience, anxiety, addiction...

"Don't be afraid to make your voice heard. Opportunity often comes to the people willing to step forward and make the ask." — Cherie Calbom What does it take to build a lasting brand in the ever-changing world of health and wellness? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson welcomes back wellness pioneer and bestselling author Cherie Calbom, widely known as "The Juice Lady." While thei...

"For years I believed happiness lived in a smaller body. What I finally learned was that healing my relationship with myself was the real transformation." -Lauren Rojas   What if the hardest part of weight loss isn't the food—it's the emotional story you've been carrying your entire life? In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with wellness coach Lauren Rojas to di...

"The more I stay in alignment with who I truly am, the more life flows. The opportunities come, the right people appear, and everything starts to make sense." -Kristen M. Olson Welcome to Episode 300 of Turmeric & Tequila! What started as a passion project to tell authentic stories has grown into 300 conversations with remarkable humans, entrepreneurs, athletes, leaders, dreamers, and changemakers...

"Your body was designed to heal when you give it the nutrients and support it truly needs." -Cherie Calbom In this energizing episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen sits down with renowned nutritionist, bestselling author, and wellness pioneer Cherie Calbom — widely known as "The Juice Lady." Cherie shares her decades of experience helping people transform their health through juicing, whole food...

"Your body is always communicating — we just have to learn how to listen." - Emily Marson In this powerful episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, Kristen Olson sits down with fertility acupuncturist, entrepreneur, and founder of Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture, Emily Marson, for a deeply informative conversation around women's health, infertility, hormone balance, IVF support, fibroids, PCOS,...

"Losing everything wasn't the failure—the failure would've been not learning from it. Ego will build you fast, but it'll also take you down faster." - Greg Selkoe What happens when you lose everything… and have to rebuild from the ground up? In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila , Kristen Olson sits down with entrepreneur and gaming industry leader Greg Selkoe—CEO & Co-Founder of XSET, fo...

"Most women aren't underperforming—they're under-fueled. Protein, collagen, and creatine aren't extras… they're essentials." -Jackie Miller In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™ , Kristen Olson sits down with Jackie Miller—fitness professional, nutrition coach, and life coach—to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: protein and supplementation . If you've ever felt co...

"Your body isn't broken in midlife—it's asking for a new strategy, a new level of awareness, and a deeper kind of self-respect." - Heike Yates In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila , Kristen Olson sits down with midlife fitness expert, author, and creator of the SPARK Framework, Heike Yates, to break down what really changes for women over 40—and how to adapt, thrive, and feel stronger than ever....

"If you're not seen and heard, you're not hired." -Christine Blosdale In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen sits down with media expert, visibility strategist, and fellow podcaster Christine Blosdale for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to be seen, heard, and paid in today's digital world. With over 25 years in media, marketing, and broadcasting, Christine shares how she h...

"We celebrate humans doing things their way, embracing the paradox, and showing that seemingly imposing ideas can harmoniously coexist even within ourselves." — Kristen Olson Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila, the podcast for varsity humans and trailblazers rewriting the rules and mastering the art of human optimization. Host Kristen Olson, a former Division 1 athlete, 5-time CrossFit Games competitor...

"There is no such thing as neutral. You're either growing or you're dying. I was just lying to myself because I was not neutral—everything was going downhill. And right then and there I decided I needed to start working. I needed to make a change."  — Adam Phomin  Kristen Olson welcomes Adam Phomin, founder of the 5AM Squat Club and CrossFit Closer, to discuss fitness, mental health, community bui...

"I had enough respect for myself to say: No, I am the smartest person in the room on this one. Just because you label yourself a 'business person' doesn't mean I'm not an even better one. I'm going to burn it all down to build it up stronger." — Dr. Betsy Dovec Is willpower actually the problem, or is it biological warfare? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™ , Kristen Olson sits down with Dr....

"Visibility isn't about a huge marketing budget — it's about strategy, consistency, and showing up where your community already is." -Kristen Olson Small businesses don't need massive marketing budgets to get noticed — they need the right strategy. In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila , host Kristen Olson breaks down practical, no-fluff marketing strategies that entrepreneurs and local busin...