The Divorce Revolution

Everywhere you look, there is information about what kind of diet works best. Although restrictive diets can produce results for you, they will not necessarily be sustainable, so your weight loss will not be long-term. You can begin to see real progress on your journey when you address the core issues rather than just the symptoms you are trying to stop. Historically, dietitians have followed the...

Many people, especially women, are constantly striving to change their bodies, seeing their bodies as ongoing projects. It is fine to have body goals like losing weight or gaining muscle, but the problem comes when we impose restrictive diets and unpleasant exercises on our bodies. These are aggressive methods that cannot be sustained. According to Nina Manolson, our podcast guest for today, this...

It is so important for us to distinguish between the truth and the false stories we have created in our head. Those stories can lead us to talk very negatively to ourselves and constantly put ourselves down by thinking that we aren't good enough, or are not doing enough. It is about time we ditch that negative self talk track we tend to play in our brains, and learn how to have compassion for ours...

A successful weight loss journey doesn't start with a list of things to do and not do. As with any goal worth pursuing, it really all starts with your mindset going into the journey: Where are you now and what has been stopping you from getting to the next level? By getting clear about your weaknesses, you can put together the right strategy to help you fill those gaps. This is a powerful concept,...

There is often a much deeper reason for wanting to achieve a certain number on the scale or a certain size in jeans. Our society is accustomed to externalizing our value to things like a weight or size goal, but this often results in constant dieting or an even worse relationship with food. This is especially common among women, and we learn these habits early from society and how we were raised....

Having physical discomfort and not knowing what your condition is after several test results can be frustrating. In our guest's line of work, he focuses on treating people with physical conditions that may not be immediately obvious. Rather than treating symptoms and taking medications, he takes a holistic approach and addresses the root of the problem. Dr. Abhi Gautam, an anesthesiologist and ent...

In what areas of your life do you feel confident? Maybe it's at work, after you've exercised or when you put on a certain outfit. One of Amber's clients recently told her that she never feels very good in her body because she wears scrubs all the time and feels she does not look good in anything else she wears. Does this dilemma sound familiar to you? There are many women who can relate, but this...

Joining Amber on the podcast today is Krishna Avalon, a subconscious transformation coach, and acupuncturist who has guided over 24,000 clients to transform their subconscious minds to become their best, most empowered selves. Krishna's expertise and work perfectly aligns with the mission and vision of this show, which is to equip women with what they need to be their most empowered selves. In thi...

If you were to eat in a way that effortlessly fit your lifestyle and your health goals, what would it look like? What are the stories you've created about what is necessary for you to be healthy and meet your fitness goals? Has it been effortless, obtainable, and supportive of your lifestyle? The purpose of this episode is to discuss these important questions we should all be thinking about when c...

With a PhD in neuroscience, Dr. Dalton uses his knowledge of metabolic health and fitness to help people achieve better habits and behaviors, ultimately resulting in a better quality of life that is simple to maintain and sustainable. Dr. Dalton asserts that sustainable change requires behavioral changes. There is so much more to metabolism than just weight loss–it affects our overall health. Rese...

This episode features Amber discussing one of her favorite snacks by Paleovalley which are perfect for on-the-go snacking. It is often difficult to find healthy snacks that will give us energy and provide our bodies with nutrients without leaving us feeling like we have consumed something that does nothing for us but leaves us craving more. Getting snacks is easy, but finding healthy, portable sna...

As a result of the pandemic as well as prior to it, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse have increased, and it is vital that people, especially women, talk openly about these topics so that we can live a meaningful life free of shame around our emotions. In this episode, Jesse Finkelstein, PsyM, joins the podcast to have an open dialogue about mental health, including how we can understand ou...

Are you doing all the things  all day, every day, but feel like you're going nowhere? If so, here's the harsh reality: There's a big difference between being  productive  and simply being  busy . This episode is all about learning to embrace a crucial yet often disregarded virtue if we want to see real growth in life and in business: That virtue is  balance . It's easy to think multitasking makes...

Presenting in a more soft and gentle way, Trish brings all things femininity, medicine, and spirituality to the table in an unapologetic way. Bridging the gap between holistic health and energetics and spirituality, Trish goes beyond the world of diet and nutrition. Bringing in the elements of intuition and heart opening, she guides her clients along their paths to gain peace.  According to Trish,...

Are you the type to down a few glasses of wine in the evening? Or maybe even the occasional full bottle depending on the amount of stress from the day? For some, it's part of a routine of decompressing after work. Maybe just a glass while cooking dinner, then another during dinner, then a few more afterwards. What about after that glass is empty and it's time to hit the hay? Have you ever consider...

If you're ready and willing to receive and discover a creative space for yourself, you're not going to want to miss today's show! To kick off this episode, Kim shares her story and how she got her start through art. Specifically, she started drawing at a young age and it has carried through to adulthood. After studying art through college and leaving NYC for Philadelphia, she turned open-mindedly...

How many times do you hit the snooze button in the morning? Which excuses do you make to cancel that workout? Skip the weekly meal prep? If you're anything like the average human being, it probably feels easier to give in to temptations such as these than it is to power through and make shit happen! This is exactly what it means to rely on our feelings and that is what keeps us stuck or in a vicio...

Eastern cultures and religions have utilized psychedelics for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. On today's episode, Amber talks with Dorna Pourang about why the use of psychedelics is gaining so much attention and popularity. However, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding this topic due to a lack of education.  The use of psychedelics requires a lot of pre-work and preparation that g...

Are you taking the time to find out what sparks joy in your everyday life? Discovering new hobbies and interests, reigniting a passion from the past, spending time with the ones you love and care about. It can be easy to get caught up in the mundane and the madness of life. However, it is essential to find your joy in order to have a healthy balance. Not to be confused with just being busy, findin...

According to a research study, 78% of women experience brain fog in the workplace during menopause. This is the catalyst for the opening discussion on whether or not there should be accommodations provided for women experiencing menopause in the workforce. Where is the balance between special exceptions and education for women who are transitioning through major seasons in life? Douglas, Dr. Phili...

Today Amber discusses something that plagues so many women over 40, and that is emotional eating. She breaks down the two most common reasons why women have a hard time staying consistent with their nutrition. The first is that you may have a problem with falling off the wagon time and time again. You can't stay consistent when you get so caught up in staying perfect and adhering to unrealistic ru...

Sleep is KING! As we age and our hormones shift, sleep is something that can suffer. There are lots of quick fixes, but in the long-term, they aren't a sustainable solution. Today's guest, Julien Jagtenberg is sharing some killer and innovative technology that can help improve your sleep through breath. He also brings us tips and tricks to help lead you to better sleep quality. Drawing inspiration...

Irregular periods, mood changes, anxiety, depression, hot flashes, night sweats, weight fluctuation…sound familiar? These can be the tell-tale symptoms of perimenopause that could indicate a hormonal imbalance in your body. On today's episode, Amber highlights the 4 diet changes you can start to implement now in order to help you restore your body's health and decrease some of these symptoms. Thes...

In this episode, Amber's guest is the first Architectural Designer to be on The Wellness Revolution podcast! James Stanley brings a unique perspective to his clients through his weaving of spirituality and Zen into his work. Amber's discussion with James begins with his childhood and growing up in southern California watching his mother expand her business into an empire. As a child and an adolesc...

In this episode, Amber shares great tips on how to shift your mindset and finally break up with the scale and not let the 3-digit number dictate how you will feel for the rest of the day. It's really interesting how the number on the scale can impact the emotional estate of those looking for fat loss goals. Suddenly, your weight is no longer data to analyze; it becomes a piece of evidence that you...