Alex Golden & Megan Blacksmith
Becoming Zesty Podcast
Hosted by Megan and Dr. Alex, this podcast is perfect for leaders, practitioners, and coaches who are looking to transform themselves and the world around them. With 15 years of experience in functional medicine and brain-based habit change, Megan and Dr. Alex know a thing or two about transformation. They've been there themselves, and they're not afraid to share their raw and vulnerable truths to help you along your journey. This podcast is for those who are ready to roll up their sleeves and participate in their own transformation. Megan and Dr. Alex will guide you through the process, shari...
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Alex Golden & Megan Blacksmith
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Sep 2, 2025
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Episodes
5 Minute Friday: Why focusing on telephone poles, headaches and acne are not a good idea 19.03.2021 5:53
5-minute friday is back! In today's quick check-in podcast, Megan wanted us to remember why you want the habit we want to clear on, what it can get you, how to make it happen or if it is really in alignment with you. Sign up for text alerts! Want to get notified when we are live on instagram (link to our page here) or have a new free training? Text 'Yes Please' to 757-767-5053. Click to add to...
Why Your Habit Isn't Sticking? 17.03.2021 31:12
Today in our brain health series, Megan talks about the potential reasons why we fall off our habits and why it's not lasting. Megan shares the first 3-steps of their 7-step process on how we can stick with our habits and ways of following through: 1) What is the clear goal? 2) What are the beliefs around it? 3) and how to get rid of it? Important Links: http://zestyginger.com/EC3 - use the code Z...
What Was the Last Straw that Took Down Our Health? 03.03.2021 28:33
Are you still looking for that "one" way of doing things? Megan felt the same way : "If I could just find the best expert, that is how I'll get through the situation or get rid of something from my situation". Listen as Megan shares with you that there is no one way to get to health, and choose one thing, believe in it and follow through. Important link: http://www.zestyginger.com/healthtr...
Megan's New 2021 Identity- Meet Ashley 17.02.2021 19:43
We are told many times in the past that we can't be expecting a different result from doing the same actions. In this solo podcast, listen as Megan shares with you how bringing Ashley in 2021 helps her challenge her inner voices and make decisions she didn't know she could make. Important Links: Enroll in Fight or Flight Fix today => https://www.zestyginger.com/fight-or-flight-fix/
How I Dropped the Guilt and Took Control of My Health 10.02.2021 59:21
We do not need to be diagnosed with cancer, to realize motherhood shouldn't suck the life out of us. Join Megan as she interviewed Heather Chauvin, the person behind the book: Dying to be a Good Mother. They talked about the impossible ideal around motherhood by the Western culture, energetic time management and what she learned through the process. For more information about Dying to be a...
Is Your Brain Chemistry Keeping Your From Balancing Your Hormones 03.02.2021 48:09
Our team have been using Neurogistics for a long time and it's a treat to have Pam - the Chief Science Officer of Neurogistics to guest in our Podcast and chat with Megan. Listen as Pam shares how Neurotransmitter plays into someone, for example, who's also wanting to have a better cycle balance their hormones to get rid of PMS. Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Ta...
Stress is King 30.01.2021 1:03:50
This is a special 5-series episode about everything that's most relevant to YOUR body and your hormones. Join Megan as she talks about Stress: why it is not necessarily bad and how it becomes chronic. Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Tag us @zesty_ginger on Instagram Sign up for the training here: zestyginger.com/hormonehealth
Whip Cream on Poop with Amanda Walker 05.01.2021 55:21
Do you resonate with ladies who feel like a failure when they look in a mirror or those who don't want to be photographed or seen by people that they haven't seen in a long time? How about with those who feel disconnected to their body because of inflation, or digestive issues? On this special episode with Amanda Walker @awalkmyway, Megan deep dive into the pattern about putting a "whip cream on...
Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss with Allison Schaff 09.12.2020 46:54
This podcast interview episode with Allison, started with a story of struggle and empowerment . Allison Schaaf is the founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk a friendly, evidence-based resource she wished she'd had through her years long struggle with infertility. She is also the founder of meal planning website, PrepDish.com . In today's interview on the 4 Phase Cycle Podcast with Allison, we cover: D...
Can you be Grateful When Life Hands You a Shit Sandwich? 25.11.2020 27:31
Our changing times showed that when people are faced with crises, a community that fosters a deep connection, and freedom to share one's vulnerability can make all the difference. In today's solo podcast episode, Megan shared a story about how an unexpected time with a family member handed her a chance to still be grateful. This, on top of a reminder that a knowledge (be it through health or life...
Health Benefits of Near Infrared Sauna Therapy 18.11.2020 1:19:23
Megan first got a SaunaSpace sauna because of mold toxicity but what she didn't know was all the myriad of other benefits that she was going to receive. In today's interview on the 4 Phase Cycle Podcast with Brian, the founder of SaunaSpace we cover: Benefits of Infrared sauna for health, immune support & hormone balance Far vs near infrared technology - what is best and what is the difference?...
Does Your Practitioner Believe You Can Get Better? 04.11.2020 16:08
Megan and Dr. Alex often stressed the importance of choosing the best fit team for your health journey. This relationship as well as your belief that you'll be better really spells out the difference for most of our clients. In this episode, join Megan as she shares her experiences and the importance of your practitioners believing in you. Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes...
Mindset with Megan: Why your Gratitude Journal Isn't Working? 30.10.2020 9:48
In these special new podcast series, Megan digs into some of our subconscious beliefs - what keeps us stuck and how we can move from it. Listen today to know what Megan discovered on why initially for her, gratitude journal didn't work as amazingly as it worked for others, her takeaways and more. Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Tag us @zesty_ginger on Instagram.
What's the Deal with those Intrusive Thoughts? 21.10.2020 27:14
Many of us didn't know that "intrusive thoughts" are a thing and that it can be shifted. A recent social post from Megan revealed that many women out there have experienced it for years. You might be struggling to feel good or have emotions or thoughts that alter how you live or symptoms that change what you do. In this episode, Megan tells us how she personally battled all these when she had her...
5 Minute Friday: How To Get the Most Out Of Meditation 16.10.2020 6:25
In these special short episodes, Megan digs into different habits, hacks, or small changes that you can make right now. These are free or inexpensive or easy to do at home to get the biggest benefit out of your health. Today's health hack is about optimizing your meditation so you can get the best out of 10 or 15 minutes of doing it! Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spot...
You Are The Average of the 5 People You Spend the Most Time With 14.10.2020 22:48
Yes, you may be unable to get rid of certain things in your life (like your kids) but you can always add amazing people. In this episode, you'll hear Megan on the similarity of what successful people do applies in the health space too - Meal planning, prepping, batch cooking can feel like then you won't have the freedom or it will take too long, but it ends up saving you time. Mentions: Melinda...
5 Minute Friday: Self-Confidence Hacks 09.10.2020 6:53
In these special short episodes, Megan digs into different habits, hacks, or small changes that you can make right now. These are free or inexpensive or easy to do at home to get the biggest benefit out of your health. Today's health hack is about your self-confidence. If you struggle with self-confidence or even if you don't think you do, listen to this! Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcas...
5 Minute Friday: Contrast Showers Video 02.10.2020 5:19
In these special short episodes, Megan digs into different habits, hacks, or small changes that you can make right now. These are free or inexpensive or easy to do at home to get the biggest benefit out of your health. Today's health hack is about your contrast showers. Listen today to know how it supports lymphatic drainage and Megan's recommendation on how to do it effectively!
The Biggest Investment We Ever Made 21.09.2020 22:54
In this episode, Megan looked back on the one of the biggest decisions they made that pushed them outside their comfort zone. Listen and resonate how Megan overcame the fear and how it transformed the business on to how they envisioned it to be. Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Tag us @zesty_ginger on Instagram. Mentions: Join Healthy Hormones group - zestyginge...
5 Minute Friday: Does Your Smart Phone Rule You 04.09.2020 5:15
In these special short episodes, Megan digs into different habits, hacks, or small changes that you can make right now. These are free or inexpensive or easy to do at home to get the biggest benefit out of your health. Today's health hack is about your smartphone. Listen today to know what Megan discovered that drastically improved the smartphone addiction symptoms. Like this episode? Subscribe to...
Reversing Menopause at 45 02.09.2020 31:33
In the last part of the two-podcast series, Megan and her friend Amber (upstairs mom) share stories about Amber's personal health journey - from being a menopause (5 years ago) to getting a period! Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Tag us @zesty_ginger on Instagram. Mentions: Join Healthy Hormones group - zestyginger.com/healthyhormones . Our program will start o...
The Accidental Commune 01.09.2020 26:35
In the first part of the two-podcast series, Megan and her friend Amber (upstairs mom) share stories about their Accidental commune during the pandemic. Megan and Amber talk about how they ended up with commune, the takeaways, the quarantine and what it means to them during the COVID times. P.S. If you love the combination of a holistic approach to health and hormones such as food, movement,...
5 Minute Friday: If It's Coming It's Going 21.08.2020 4:56
In this special short episodes, Megan dig into different habits hacks, or small changes that you can make right now. These are free or inexpensive or easy to do at home to get the biggest benefit out of your health. Today's health hack is about a mantra: If it's coming it's going! Listen today to know why Megan taken this and applied it everywhere in her life: whether it is a thought, an emotion o...
Manifest your Health 19.08.2020 24:41
Are you into the idea of manifestation or do you think that is too woo woo or "out there"? In this episode, join Megan as she walk us down the memory lane of how she started and what she manifested in the past. Find out how a bonus side effect of focusing on the principles of law of attraction was more energy and better moods! Like this episode? Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. T...
5 Minute Friday: Elixirs Are The Gateway Drug To Health 14.08.2020 5:17
In this special short episodes, Megan dig into different habits hacks, or small changes that you can make right now. These are free or inexpensive or easy to do at home to get the biggest benefit out of your health. Today's health hack is about Elixirs! Listen today to know why Elixirs are a gateway drug in Megan's opinion and when it is optimal to take. Access our FREE Elixir guides here: https...
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