The Purely Podcast

#104: Today we're chatting with Angelo Kelly, founder of Kion, we discuss... The Importance of Protein The difference between Carbs, Fat & Protein How You Can us Essential Amino Acids for Women's Health Why Eating Enough Protein is so Important for Women What Essential Amino Acids Are RESOURCES: Use code ALYSIA for 20% off of all Kion Products. Check out the PurelyYou Library Grab yo...

#103: Today we're chatting with Elissa Goodman, a Integrative Holistic Nutritionist. In this episode, we discuss:  Elissa's Different Approach to Fighting Cancer Elissa's Journey with Plant Medicine & How It Can Be Used Adrenal Fatigue & What's Causing It The Importance of Cleansing for Overall Health Simple Tips on How To Improve Your Health RESOURCES: This episode is...

#102: Today we're chatting with Brittany Nicholson, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. In this episode, we discuss:  The stress & digestion connection  How anxiety is rooted in our gut health How to go about minimizing stress to better digestion Nutrition tips to improve digestion What your periods & poops are telling you Fatigue - what it means and finding the root cause Why intermi...

#101: Today we're chatting with Alex Shearer, an integrative nutrition coach and wellness content creator. Alex works with her clients on physical and mental well-being and has an MA in clinical psychology as well as specialization certifications in gut health and nutritional psychology . In this episode, we discuss:  Alex’s journey and how she ended up doing what she is today Good food = goo...

BONUS #8: Today we're doing a solo episode for a Purely PREGNANT update from our birth story of our Twin Baby Girls with my husband Nick as a special guest! Here's what we'll cover... Our birth story leading up to the hospital  The play by play of my induction Top tips from Nick for the partners What we wish we knew ahead of time Anything referenced on this episode can be found belo...

#99: Today we're chatting with Sarah Levy, author of Drinking Games, a memoir in essays from St. Martin’s Press. In this episode, we discuss:  Sarah’s journey with alcohol and how she knew it was time for her to get sober Addressing the stereotypes around what a problem with alcohol truly looks like Discussing why our culture normalizes blacking out, excessive drinking, etc. and how to addres...

#98: Today we're chatting with Shanna Hutcheson, a Registered Dietitian, boy mama, content creator and podcaster behind the brand Wellness For The Win.  In this episode, we discuss:  Shanna’s story and why she decided to become an RD How Shanna got introduced to Intuitive Eating  Approaching Intuitive Eating from an RD’s perspective and balancing ‘gentle nutrition’ The shift from controlling...

#97: Today we're chatting with Dr. Molly Burrets, a  clinical psychologist with 15 years experience practicing psychotherapy, conducting psychological research, and teaching psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In this episode, we discuss:  Why you’re feeling burnt out when you “have it all”  Why you CAN’T have it all & why that’s OK Steps to take when dealing with burnout...

#96: Today we're chatting with Marjan Mogharrabi, a Holistic Nutritionist. In this episode, we discuss:  Feeding your feminine cycle - what it means and how to do it How we can better support our femininity in modern society How our cycle thrives on more stable nutrition & what that means Blood sugar balance and how it supports our feminine cycle How & why the ‘push through’ mentality...

BONUS #7: Today we're doing a solo episode for a Purely PREGNANT update from all that went down in weeks 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 & 36 of my pregnancy. Here's what we cover... What I'm doing to prep for labor Nursery final touches: cribs, baby monitors, finalizing our baby inventory Non stress tests & other third trimester updates Babymoon in Santra Barbara Updates on my induc...

#95: Today we're chatting with Ofosu Jones-Quartey, Balance Meditation Coach. In this episode, we discuss:  How Ofosu became a meditation coach How to actually begin a meditation practice  Benefits of meditation Manifestation vs. mindfulness meditations Mindfulness & meditation for kids and bringing it into your family RESOURCES: Check out the PurelyYou Library Grab your 21-Day FREE Trial...

BONUS #6: Today we're doing a solo episode for a Purely PREGNANT update from all that went down in weeks 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 of my pregnancy. Here's what we cover... My favorite maternity fashion brands My Glucose test experience  My favorite prenatal pilates flows Virtual & IRL Baby Shower Recap Budgeting for the babies Our car accident debacle! Anything referenced on th...

#94: Today we're chatting with Jenn Trepeck, Health coach, podcaster, business consultant & founder of Salad With A Side of Fries. In this episode, we discuss:  How the food we eat is attached to our mood The vagus nerve - what it is, does & how you can support it What typical nutrition advice gets wrong Why focusing on HOW you eat is more important than the WHAT Understanding the imp...

BONUS #5: Today we're doing a solo episode for a Purely PREGNANT update from all that went down in weeks 19, 20, 21 & 22 of my pregnancy. Here's what we cover... Second Trimester Symptoms Twin Pregnancy Differences from Singleton Pregnancies Baby Shower Planning, Theme & Updates Insurance Planning for the Babies  Budgeting for Birth & the Babies Cord Blood Banking Placenta En...

#93: Today we're chatting with Carlee Nussbaum, a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and founder of Clarify Wellness with Carlee. In this episode, we discuss:  How Carlee became a health coach Healing from a toxic relationship How toxic relationships can affect your overall health Tips for knowing your self worth  How to overcome emotional eating Pairing weight loss with healing you...

#92: Today we're chatting with Josh and Jeanne Rubin of EastWest Healing aka RealFoodGangstsas. In this episode, we discuss:  Why doing less is better than doing more  The body budget and how you can balance it once and for all The role physical and emotional stress plays in our overall health Building awareness in your body  The importance of eating frequency for hormone & overall health...

BONUS #4: Today we're doing a solo episode for a Purely PREGNANT update from all that went down in weeks 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18 of my pregnancy. Here's what we cover... Sharing the gender of the babies with our family and friends Second trimester pregnancy updates: lightheadedness, dentist visits, etc.  Building our baby registry  Bi-weekly perinatologist visits & my doctor schedule...

#91: Today we're chatting with Calyn Brooke, Certified Personal Trainer (Pre/Post Natal Certified) & Lifestyle Influencer. In this episode, we discuss:  How Calyn would approach her fitness journey differently looking back now How Calyn’s relationship with fitness has changed through pregnancy Fitness modifications and tips from a personal trainer’s perspective for pregnancy Dealing with...

#90: Today we're chatting with Naketa Ren Thigpen, who is on a mission to build stronger families that L.E.A.V.E new multi-generational imprints, witnessed from the ripples of love, empathy, adventure, victory, and edification they create from their wholeness. Naketa’s the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World activating power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrat...

#89: Today we're chatting with Taryn Shank, Holistic Health Coach and wellness blogger based in Scottsdale, AZ that helps women transform their relationship with food and self. In this episode, we discuss:  Taryn’s journey with diet culture and how she eventually found food freedom What made Taryn want to become a health coach  The first steps to take in your path to finding food freedom Find...

BONUS #3: Today we're doing a solo episode for a Purely PREGNANT update from all that went down in weeks 11, 12 & 13 of my pregnancy. Here's what we cover... Recap of weeks 11, 12 & 13 of my pregnancy Sharing the news with Nick's side of the family and my grandparents and how we did it Navigating a new relationship with food through pregnancy Books and apps I've been us...

#88: Today we're chatting with Kute Blackson, a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose. In this episode, we discuss:  How Kute ended up being one of the most successful personal development coaches in the world Dealing wit...

#87: Today we're chatting with Alexi Mcintosh, a food blogger that creates comforting and wholesome recipes that are easy, nourishing, and family-friendly. Her mission is to help women feel confident in the kitchen and encourage healthy lifestyle practices. She is also a first-time mom who loves creating homemade baby food. She shares her recipes on her blog and social media platforms in an a...

BONUS #2: Today we're doing a solo episode for a Purely PREGNANT update from all that went down in weeks 8, 9 & 10 of my pregnancy. Here's what we cover... Recap of weeks 8, 9 & 10 of my pregnancy Sharing the news that we're pregnant with my family and how we did it The importance of having a support system around you in the first trimester for your mental health  Natural re...

#86: Today we're chatting with Natalie Kelley, the founder of Plenty and Well, is a chronic illness mindset coach and social media advocate. She offers folks with chronic illnesses 1:1 coaching as well as hosts her group program, The Path to Empowered Acceptance, which aims to help individuals find acceptance, confidence and joy on their journeys through mindset tools and self-awareness. In t...