Courageous Wellness

Today on the podcast we welcome Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams. In 2016, President Adams was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. After losing vision in his left eye and suffering from nerve damage in his hands + feet -- he went against the initial recommendations of his doctors and instead pursued a whole-food, plant-based diet. Within three months of this lifestyle change, Eric reversed his d...

Today on the podcast it is just the two of us! On this episode we give updates on where we are at and continue our conversation and discuss our most asked question and topic: body image + food. We end up with a passionate discussion on the importance of making small goals, discuss the concept of 'legalizing' food and end with a in depth dialogue on what "privilege" really means in wellness (spoile...

Today on the podcast we welcome, Kelly Bloodgood, owner of the Well+Good Health Studio -- a  wellness oasis that offers treatments including: infrared sauna pods, red light therapy, pressotherapy, and other holistic healing modalities. These treatments, while relaxing and beneficial for any adult, can also be life saving for individuals with chronic illness, which is the reason Kelly opened her st...

On this episode of the podcast we sit down with the founders of Kensho Health, Danny Steiner and Krista Berlincourt. Kensho is an online platform that makes holistic health more accessible and helps individuals everywhere find the best practitioners, classes, workshops, and retreats. Danny and Krista believe everyone deserves to live a healthy life -- and created Kensho after their own frustration...

Today on the podcast we sit down Dr. Amy Shah, a double board certified MD and wellness expert specializing in food allergies, gut health, and hormones. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's world renowned school of nutrition and then went on to receive her MD with distinction. With training from Cornell, Harvard and Columbia - She helps busy people transform their health using c...

Today on the podcast we welcome Catherine Arnston, CEO and founder of ENERGYbits.  Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was th...

On this episode of the podcast we sit down for a conversation with LaToya D, host of The Analog Girl, and discuss living with depersonalization, healing from PTSD and tools to manage anxiety.  Through her platform: The Analog Girl, LaToya has helped many individuals by sharing her struggles with depersonalization, anxiety and PTSD. LaToya tells her story of dealing with abuse in her past with auth...

This week on the podcast we sit down for a conversation with Shannon McLay founder of The Financial Gym. The Financial Gym makes reaching your financial goals, getting out of debt, and living your best financial life easy and accessible -- with programs designed for clients of all ages and incomes.  After years of working for a big bank and working as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch, Shannon...

This week on the podcast it is just the two of us and we are sharing updates during this uncertain time. In this episode we answer some of our most asked questions as we discuss anxiety, diet, and daily routine's during this global pandemic. We also dive deeper into tips and tools that are helping us manage and hope will inspire you during your own self-quarantine. We also realize it is a privileg...

Today on the podcast we sit down with Angela Mavridis founder of TRIBALÍ Foods! As a kid in her grandmother’s kitchen in Greece, Angela discovered the nurturing power of real foods. Angela saw her grandmother happily cooking, a naturally paleo diet, from scratch — using only real organic, local, and heirloom foods. Ironically, back in the states, Angela’s dad owned a fast-food hamburger drive-thru...

On this episode we sit down with Grigore Madikians the founder and creator of Gaffer & Child, a company that uses clean skincare to inspire mindful living. Grigore shares his personal story of struggling with problem skin and the harsh chemical products he was given as treatment. Using these products ignored his own core beliefs around sustainability and how he wanted to treat his body, but was un...

Today on the podcast it is just the two of us! On this episode we discuss our current relationship with food, diet culture, and self care. We also discuss Geneen Roth's book: Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything, our experience during January Whole30, and much more!    Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWedn...

This week on the podcast we have internationally known Medical and Emotional Intuitive and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience, Katie Beecher. Katie has been featured in popular publications including Goop and was first exposed to medical intuition at a workshop with famous Medical Intuitive Dr. Mona Lisa Schulz, where she discovered her unique abilities.  With countle...

This week on the podcast we are happy to bring you a conversation with Cynthia Tice, founder of the popular sugar-free chocolate brand, Lily’s Sweets. In everything they make, Lilys sources Non-GMO and gluten-free ingredients harvested through Fair Trade practices, and ensures every product is botanically sweetened—meaning no refined or processed sugars. On this episode Cynthia takes us through he...

On this weeks episode of Courageous Wellness we welcome Tricia Huffman of Your Joyologist. Tricia is a fellow podcast host, speaker, writer, coach, mentor, and manager of integrity! Her mission in this world is to be the reminder that we all must find joy, fulfillment, and enough-ness in the now. That it is not out there somewhere and it never will be -- it is within you, right now, as you are.   ...

  Today on the podcast we welcome Robyn Youkilis — AADP Certified Health Coach, author, internationally renowned speaker, and leading expert in holistic digestive health. Through her coaching practice, Your Healthiest You, and her two books: Go with Your Gut and Thin From Within, she’s helped thousands of clients shed both physical and emotional weight with her straightforward yet supportive coach...

Today on the podcast we have the lovely Catherine McCord of popular brand, Weelicious, back on the show to discuss her brand new book: Smoothie Project: The 28-Day Plan to Feel Happy and Healthy No Matter Your Age. We talk about how she used her culinary expertise to create over 100 smoothie recipes for people from 3 to 103 to enjoy.    Catherine was inspired by the healing power of smoothies when...

Today on the podcast we have an incredible conversation with Leslie Salmon Jones and Jeff Jones, the founders of Afro Flow Yoga. Afro Flow Yoga is a one of a kind experience that promotes healing, balance, peace and the elevation of all humanity through the practices of yoga, dance, rhythms, spirituality and cultural values of the African Diaspora, in a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe envir...

This week on the podcast we sit down with wellness influencer, recipe developer, health coach, and friend, Alysia Pope. Alysia is the Director of Events at Hello Wellness, a media and lifestyle brand that hosts powerful wellness events throughout the country. She also runs her own successful blog and instagram page PurelyPope! PurelyPope delivers delicious and healthy recipes and tools for your ow...

Today on the podcast we sit down with Elise Museles, a Certified Eating Psychology and Nutrition Expert, creator of the Food Story platform and the very popular blog: Kale & Chocolate. As an author, speaker, health coach, and podcast host, Elise’s mission is to empower women to create a healthier relationship with food and their bodies by changing what’s on their plate – and what’s in their minds....

Happy New Year! Today on the podcast it is just the two of us! On this episode we discuss our upcoming January #whole30 (we are starting, tomorrow, January 2nd) and our desire to find true balance with food. We also talk about body neutrality, our 2020 food freedom goals, and discuss some of the topics that you will hear in our upcoming episodes. This month we are going to be bringing all the New...

This week on the podcast we have an episode we know you are going to love -- just in time for the holidays! Today we sit down with the co-founders and sister duo of Sand Sisters Los Angeles, Tedi and Sonya Serge.   Sand Sisters Los Angeles Girl Powerful™ program is a youth empowerment non-profit, designed to give females the socio-emotional learning tools to build a strong sense of self. Sand Sist...

Today on the podcast we have Adriaan Zimmerman, co-founder of Ned. Ned is a wellness brand that currently specializes in full spectrum Hemp Oil based products. Their hemp oils are rich in CBD and other synergistic hemp compounds which work in our body’s many systems to promote healing and natural vibrant states of being. After a fast paced life in the boardroom and big cities, Adriaan found himsel...

Today on the podcast we have founder and CEO of The Studio MDR, Lisa Hirsch-Solomon! Lisa shares her story about transitioning from a successful career in the music industry to building a fitness empire. With her, we discuss a career transition that did not stem from burnout, her deep desire to empower women, the importance of kindness in business, fitness inclusivity and what it takes to start a...

Happy (day before) Thanksgiving! Today on the podcast it is just the two of us sitting down for a little girl talk about some current topics of interest! On this episode we discuss our recent travels to NYC (and Paris!), our experience at IIN Live, (which sparks a deep conversation on pharmaceuticals and mental health) and then we talk about food stress around the holidays. We also take a moment t...