Brianna Approved

In my first segment of Trickle Down Therapy,  I sit down with my favorite people (and Brianna Approved homies) to have some meaningful conversations, purposely ponder life, and hopefully have a few laughs and nuggets of wisdom along the way!  I sit down with Doreen Korba, psychologist, business and life coach and we discuss: 4 points -The self-awareness trap -Vulnerability vs Intimacy -Evolving Yo...

In episode 64 we are talking about the neuroscience behind doing hard things. I also discuss why doing hard things is actually good for your brain, why you should embrace becoming an imperfectionist, and 5 tips for tricking your brain into doing things it doesn’t want to do! Nerd Alert: Neuroscience of Effort + Willpower  (and parts of the brain associated with both) __ Be sure to follow my Instag...

In episode 63 I sit down with Brendan, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. Brendan is the owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course & the creator of The Mental M.A.P.TM, a cutting-ed...

In episode 62 I sit down with Marni Salup, entrepreneur, triathlete, brand Builder, marketing and PR pro, and thought leader. Marni is also the founder of The Salup Group, founded in 2000, a brand development, partnership, and communications agency, founder of media brand On The Move Media, and creator & host of the Marni On The Move podcast. Marni is the Co-Founder of FIT + LOVE, an experient...

In episode 61 I sit down with Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the founders of ⁠ WeNatal ,⁠ a prenatal supplement company intentionally designed for women and men. WeNatal aims to change the narrative surrounding fertility and pregnancy, shifting the focus from "me" to "we."  We discuss leveling up your conception game, understanding egg & sperm quality, fertility red flags...

In my 60th episode of the podcast, I am sharing some of my favorite tips that will help you 10x your productivity this year! I explain the differences between habits and routines and give you 4 tips on developing a new (and lasting) habit. I then share with you 5 techniques for optimizing productivity, including a weekly and daily timebox planner that will upgrade almost every facet of your life!...

In episode 59 I sit down with Rob Crews, founder and CEO of Complete Game, Player Development Company. We talk about improving mental strength, the importance of knowing and accepting yourself (as both an athlete and a person), the concept of human development instead of just player development, and the importance of being coachable. All of my visual learners can watch the YouTube video interview...

In episode 58 I sit down with Kiran Krishnan, microbiologist, researcher, co-founder of Microbiome Labs, and gut-health expert with 20 years of experience in nutrition and dietary supplements.  In this episode, we discuss : What matters most when picking a probiotic (CFUs vs Strains) and why picking the right strain matters The importance of microbial diversity Manipulating your microbiome How oth...

In episode 57 I sit down with Mike Crowson, owner of ARFUNNEL.io, Fit Legacy Marketing Agency. We discuss figuring out when and why is the right time to walk away from a business venture, redefining failure and success as an entrepreneur, finding balance between pursuing your passion and making it a full-time career, and the power of positive compounding interest! Listen to the end for some fun ra...

In episode 56 we are talking dental health! I sit down with Epic Dental founder and CEO, Donald Bailey. We discuss how to find a good dentist, what causes cavities, why brushing and flossing aren’t the only things that matter for your teeth, and Donal explains the benefits of incorporating xylitol into your daily routine for improved oral health! We also discuss the myths around fluoride, mouthwas...

In episode 55 I discuss one of my favorite herbal relaxants and nervines, California Poppy! I discuss its mechanisms of action, one of the main constituents and its indicated health benefits. I also include a Botanical Bri Tea- my Soothing Poppy Tea! I am also adding a new segment to the show called “Emotional Nutrition” where I give some life advice, wisdom, or things my younger or future self mi...

In episode 54 I sit down with chiropractor Dr. TJ Abrams and Acupuncturist Clint Price to discuss all things creating a healing team! Dr. TJ and Clint both discuss HOW chiropractic care and acupuncture work on the body (mechanism of action), patient compliance, and how both of these modalities can fit into a preventative medicine model. We do a fun rapid-fire question segment at the end where both...

In episode 53 I have my first return guest, Dr. Tina Yang; Acupuncturist, Chinese Medicine Doctor, and Fertility & Women’s Health Specialist. In this episode, Dr. Tina discusses the adrenal glands, how adrenal health is viewed in Chinese medicine, and the importance of understanding your constitutional type (the TCM version of biochemical individuality) when it comes to creating an adrenal/hea...

In honor of Heart Health Month (and my birth month) episode 52 is talking about herbs to support the cardiovascular system! I discuss Hawthorn and Motherwort, two botanicals that can support both the physical and emotional heart. I discuss the main actions, herbal energetics, taste, and key constituents of each herb. I also give a few DIY herbal tincture/tea recipes for you to use and integrate th...

Katey Kristabelle (faces by Katey on IG) is the founder of Mindful Beauty, a safe no judgment space for you to receive guidance towards skin and soul healing. Katey is a holistic esthetician specializing in “glowing skin and fluffy brows”. She has been practicing her craft for a decade and believes in treating not only the skin’s surface but looking at how everything is all connected. In this epis...

In this episode, I am talking about getting your mindset right! I discuss the idea of emotional resiliency, the difference between feelings and emotions (and why your feelings don’t always matter), the different parts of the brain involved in feelings and emotions, and why you should absolutely experience some stress and problems in your life! Finally, I finish the show with a few mental health pr...

In episode 49 I sit down with Anthony Renna, an expert in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Anthony is the author of Be Like the Best, a guide to reaching the top in the fitness profession. Anthony is also the host of the Strength Coach Podcast, which consists of Interviews with the Top Strength Coaches, Fitness Pros, Nutritionists and Fitness Business Coaches.  Anthony and I discuss hi...

In episode 48 of the podcast I sit down with Cassie Aurora, a professional astrologer, reiki master, sound healer, and holistic integrative coach.  In this episode Cassie dives into all things understanding Homeopathy, which includes explaining what Homeopathy actually is (and why she believes it is the medicine of the future), when it might be a good time to integrate this healing modality i...

In episode 47 I am discussing one of my favorite OG botanicals, ginger root! Since we are in the Autumn season I discus the role of the large intestines from a Chinese Medicine standpoint including its emotional meaning, the physiological importance and function of the large intestines, the connection with the lungs and ways to support it. I next get into Botanical Bri, where I dive into all thing...

In episode 46 we are talking emotional support! I discuss the concept of emotional residue and why things just feel off sometimes. I discuss different categories of emotional support from an herbal perspective. In my Botanical Bri section I dive into one of my favorite herbs to support emotional health, Wood Betony. Lastly I close off the show with 4 tips to reframe your mind when you are going th...

In episode 45 of the podcast (my favorite episode I have recorded to date) I am talking all things change, resistance and acceptance! I discuss some main reasons why you struggle with change in general, why you need to have “seasons” of emptiness and loneliness in your life to create newness, and how resistance plays a role in struggling with change. I close out the show by giving 4 tips on how yo...

In episode 44, I sit down with Davin Neagle, Success Mindset Coach and we talk all things life and business success! David explains the importance of failure when scaling your business, the 3 P’s of spending your time and energy, why you need to be alone for some parts of your entrepreneurship journey, the law of non-resistance and being cautious of your thoughts. We do a few fun rapid fire questi...

In episode 43 I sit down with JD Wilson, the founder of Lead U, a company that focuses on creating personalized empowerment experiences for students, school staffs, sports teams, and business corporations. We discuss how Lead U was created and how to turn your passions and skills into your career. JD explains his concept behind the Word of the Day (and gives an AMAZING example), and why you should...

In episode 42 we are talking about benefits of natural light for supporting your sleep and circadian rhythm. I discuss why you shouldn’t wear your blue light blocking glasses all day if you want to sleep better at night, benefits of natural light earlier in the day for better sleep (why hot girl walks are good for your mood and overall health), I give a brief overview of your circadian cycle, expl...

In episode 41 of the podcast I sit down with licensed naturopathic physician, Dr. Adam Rinde, who specializes in complex chronic illness, gut, brain and immune health and nutrigenomics. Dr. Adam gives the most brilliant definition of functional medicine vs integrative medicine, he explains the field of nutrigenomics, he discusses when it is the right time to run genetic testing, what it means to h...