Courageous Wellness

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...

Today on the podcast we sit down with Sherry Zhang, scientist, and CEO of the revolutionary new startup GenoPalate. GenoPalate uses the latest research in genetics and nutrition to show individuals how to eat healthier based on their own genes. Each unique GenoPalate report tells you the 85 foods that are best for you to eat, and those you might want to avoid. It details whether you should be eati...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today on the podcast we are joined by dynamic duo, sisters, and boss babes: Ryan Burch and Jess Suchan the hosts of the podcast Solo 2.0. Jess is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, at Body Bliss by Jess, with a deep understanding of holistic nutrition and the importance of prevention. She also has a personal journey with food and her body that will blow you away. Ry...

This week on the podcast we have an incredible conversation with creative wellness entrepreneur Kyle Godfrey Ryan!  Kyle has spent most of her adult life in the wellness world and her career has spanned all aspects of neural nutrition, biohacking, eastern thought, western medicine and everything in between. This led her, in more recent years to found Tune Studio - an experience that uses biotuning...

This week on the podcast we welcome astrologist Sandy Sitron to the show! Sandy is a a self proclaimed Law of Attraction Astrologer, and uses astrology to help individuals use their own birth chart to discover deeper blocks, profound gifts, and live the life of their dreams. Sandy is also an author and has written articles and horoscopes for the popular website The Numinous and specializes in Satu...

Today on the Courageous Wellness podcast we sit down with Megan Accardo, host of the, Power Your Purpose Podcast! On this episode Megan discusses how landing her dream job (planning events for one of the world’s largest talent agencies!) prompted her body to have a major shutdown and experience severe burnout -- which led to a host of physical conditions including; SIBO, hypertension, leaky gut, i...

Welcome to this weeks episode of Courageous Wellness! Today we sit down with leading gynecologist and endometriosis specialist Dr. Iris Kerin Orbuch and world-renowned pelvic pain specialist and physical therapist Dr. Amy Stein. Dr. Stein and Dr. Orbuch have long partnered with each other and with other healthcare practitioners to address Endometriosis and the disease’s host of co-existing conditi...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! On this episode of the podcast, we welcome the lovely Mia Lux! Mia is an international host, comedian & facilitator, and she specializes in top wellness and personal development events around the world. She is also the creator and host of The Conscious-ish Show where she is making it her mission, one episode at a time,  to make the world's most powerful ideas more accessi...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Dr. Will Cole, IFMCP, D.C., leading functional- medicine expert. Dr. Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 fun...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Candice Puthawala, founder of Beauty Bar Chocolate. Beauty Bar Chocolate is a sugar-free, raw chocolate bar that helps relieve stress, fights fatigue and balances hormones all while giving your skin that natural spa glow. It is made with hand selected super-foods, adaptogens and pearl collagen -- and it is delicious. Candice's jo...

This week on the podcast we sit down with Alexandra Catalano, a healthy lifestyle expert, two time TEDx speaker, recipe developer, and creator of the blog and brand Eat Cute. Traveling the country, Alexandra lectures at colleges and corporate events, providing nutritional counseling, meal plans, cooking demonstrations, and cleanse programs. She is also the author of: From Beer Bongs to Broccoli: T...

On this week’s episode of the podcast we have an in depth conversation with Dorian Morris, the founder of Undefined Beauty! Dorian is a Harvard Business grad who took her years of expertise from working with brands such as Kendo and CoverGirl and transitioned into running her own Beauty Line with a mission.  Undefined beauty is a skin care brand committed to changing the narrative and democratizin...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today it is just the two of us on the podcast and we are recording live from New York City! On this episode we recap The Positivity Charge wellness retreat in Philadelphia and discuss everything we learned and our experience. We also have a deep conversation about inclusivity, judgement in wellness, alcohol, and SO much more.  If you want to learn more about The Positivit...

This week on the podcast we welcome Lara Parker, author of the forthcoming book, “Vagina Problems,” (which debuts in 2020) and the Deputy Editorial Director at Buzzfeed. Lara is known for her transparent articles about living with Endometriosis and what that means for her sexual health and daily life.  In this episode we discuss what the journey of living with Endometriosis has been like, from dia...

This week on the podcast we welcome Ava Johanna, celebrity meditation + yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and transformational mentor to the show. Ava is on a mission to bridge the gap for anyone craving more love, health, and happiness in their lives. After suffering from severe corporate burnout, Ava turned to yoga and holistic healing to redirect her life and found these powerful ancient pr...

This week on the podcast we welcome Culinary Nutrition Expert, Erin Smandych, to the show.  Erin spent years on a roller coaster of restrictive eating, cleanses, and dieting. Instead of another meal plan or more willpower, she realized she needed a major shift in her belief system. Through proper nutrition and a major lifestyle change -- she was able to transform a lifetime of poor sleep, anxiety,...

This week on Courageous Wellness we have an eye opening and incredible conversation with Allison Evans, the co-founder, of Branch Basics! On this episode we have a deep dialogue on toxic chemicals, endocrine disruptors, and the importance of green cleaning. We also discuss Allison's personal journey to her work, starting from desperately seeking relief from sudden unexplained chronic pain and a lo...