Courageous Wellness

Today on the show, Erica sits down with Joanna Cheek, a Canadian psychiatrist, journalist, speaker, researcher, meditation teacher, and  psychotherapist trained in numerous styles of therapy. She is an award-winning teacher and associate professor at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine. Joanna sees mental health struggles as symptoms of a world on fire, hoping to decrease the...

Aly reflects on her 40th Birthday in this conversation with Erica. Take Cheers Restore after your last drink or before going to bed and wake up feeling at least 50% better — or your money back. For a limited time, our listeners are getting 20% off their entire order by using code CWPOD at CheersHealth.com. Just head to cheershealth.com/CWPOD for 20% Off. After you purchase, they will ask you where...

Rooted on the island of Guam, Ina Wellness Collective exists to help people remember the well within — the deep source of wisdom, vitality, and harmony that already lives inside each of us. Today, Aly & Livia discuss career shifts, self care as a new mom, and the importance of community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna is a Former Midwife, Woman's Work Facilitator, Yoga Teacher and Coach who's spent over a decade holding sacred space for women in Circle, One on One Sessions and walking alongside women and their families through the Transformational Rite of Passage that is Birth. In her Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship Program, Anna teaches about natural, physiological birth and how to hold a safe, sacred and...

Dr. Brook Sheenan the creator of the bodyOS Blueprint™, a speaker, and host of your body speaks—helping high-achievers rediscover the health they were designed for by tuning into the intelligence of their body. Dr. Brook’s mission is simple: to empower you to listen to your body and quiet the external noise. Today, Aly & Dr. Brook discuss: Blocking Out The Wellness Noise, The Wisdom of Listening t...

Aly and Erica discuss wellness trends, share personal updates, and talk Expo West 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aleksandra Gajer is a board-certified physician and a leading expert in metabolic health, hormone balance, and performance medicine. She is the founder of The Gajer Practice, a root-cause focused medical clinic helping patients transform their health from the inside out. Her work combines advanced diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, and science-backed innovation to heal metabolism, restore hormon...

Today, Erica sits down with the creator of @MakeBigTalk Kalina Silverman and her new book, BIG TALK: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life (on sale 2/24/26).   Since her first video in 2014, Kalina has been on a mission to nurture meaningful conversations. In her book, she outlines simple tools and prompts, inspiring real-life stories, and teaches readers to...

 Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, a Licensed Pediatric Feeding Specialist, Speech-Language Pathologist, child development expert, and founder of parenting resource Eat Play Say (1M+ families reached in over 100 countries).  Her work is rooted in  how early childhood experiences build (or weaken) the brain systems that shape connection, resilience, and emotional health for decades. Today, Aly & Jordyn talk...

Today on the podcast, Erica sits down with Lulu Ge, a first-generation Chinese-American founder and former fashion executive who built Elix a modern wellness brand rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and backed by over 240 clinical studies. What started as her personal healing journey after coming off birth control has become a growing wellness movement—one that asks you to look at your h...

Today, Co-Host Erica Stein, talks us through Eclipse Season, Mercury Retrograde, Discusses Twin Flames (Part II) and shares all the personal updates!  If you want to book an astro reading with Erica or learn more  DM Erica @WellnessAstrology on Instagram www.instagram.com/wellnessastrology or send an email to Erica@courageouswellness.net  Listen to past Astro Episodes with Erica Below:  https://po...

JESSICA BAUM, is a licensed mental health counselor, relationship expert, and the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach. Jessica is the author of the new book SAFE: Coming Home to Yourself and Others–An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building Secure Relationships. This book is a timely and grounded new book built on decades of research and therapeutic practice about how to heal the inv...

Sandra Lena Silverman is an author, speaker, and unapologetic truth-teller who is what beauty, love, and aging truly look like. As host of The Party’s Over, she brings humor and heart to the chaos of midlife reinvention—one laugh, one heartbreak, and one Botox injection at a time. Sandra’s story didn’t start with a microphone—it began with a mirror and a reckoning. Sandra’s mission is to help wome...

In today’s solo episode, Aly & Erica talk new year mindsets and life transitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Award-winning health journalist Meghan Rabbitt. Meghan spent over two decades reporting on women’s health, only to discover a surprising gap: the lack of a comprehensive, modern resource tailored specifically to women. Her new book, out January 13th, THE NEW RULES OF WOMEN’S HEALTH: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age fills that gap. THE NEW RULES OF WOMEN’S HEALTH is an evidence...

Today on the podcast, we welcome professional goal coach & author Abbie Schiller. Abbie helps people navigate change and create lives they (actually) like.  Abbie works deeply on the emotional and life side of wellness: how women move through big transitions, reconnect with what they want, and make change feel safe instead of overwhelming.   In today’s conversation, she shares her 5 step system to...

Re-Release! Today on the podcast, we have a great conversation with  narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist. She has spoken at various universities and institutions including Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Universal Studios. Dr. Ramani is a sought-after expert with appearances on the Today Show, Red Table Talk, and Vogue's "Open Minded" series with Kendall J...

Today on the podcast, Aly sits down with Lesley Jones, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, boasting over 11 years of specialized experience in pelvic health. ​With a robust background in physical therapy spanning over 17 years, her personal experience with pelvic floor dysfunction following the birth of her first child ignited a passion for this niche field.  Today, we discuss the anatomy of the pe...

This week, it’s Aly doing a minisode! She talks about some observations she’s made about new parenthood and herself as a new mom at 4.5 months postpartum and also discusses simple things we can all do to help ourselves feel good through the holiday season. She is taking new clients for her 3 and 6 month integrative nutrition health coaching programs starting in January. Learn more about your ad ch...

Today we welcome back April Garguilo, the founder of Vintner’s Daughter. Vintner’s Daughter was founded on the principles of unparalleled quality and efficacy, inspired by April’s background in the world of fine winemaking and its uncompromising standards.  We have a really fun catch up conversation with April and discuss the origins of Vintner’s Daughter, what it is like to be a mom while running...

This week, co-host Erica talks Astro Updates, including Saturn & Mercury Direct, and touches on grief during the holiday season. If you would like to book a reading with Erica, you can reach out at Erica@CourageousWellness.net or get in touch on Instagram @WellnessAstrology  Listen to previous episodes with Erica on Astrology:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erica-stein-guides-us-through-we...

Scott Stirrett is the founder of Venture for Canada (VFC), a national charity that fosters the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets of young Canadians. Over its first decade, VFC has helped over 10,000 individuals launch their careers. He is also the author of the new book: The Uncertainty Advantage, where he writes about how social anxiety shapes careers in quiet but powerful ways, especially for...

Today, we welcome international speaker, manifestation coach, and author of the new book, released yesterday 11/11,  Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation. Matt’s work is grounded in science and spirituality, weaving together quantum theory, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to help people transform from the inside out. With over 700,000 followers across social media, his teachings reach a...

Today we sit down with end-of-life Doula and author, Diane Button. In her new book WHAT MATTERS MOST: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living (The Open Field; Sept. 16) Diane shares stories and wisdom from her clients’ final chapters that can help us make the most of life’s gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Molly Burrets is a clinical psychologist and USC professor with 16+ years of experience helping women navigate relationships at every stage, from the early days of dating to marriage, infertility, parenthood, divorce, and beyond. Her work has been featured in TIME, Vogue, CBS, HuffPost, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices