Courageous Wellness

Happy Wellness Wednesday! On this episode of Courageous Wellness we sit down with, Sarah and Jenna, the co-founders of HelloWellness! HelloWellness hosts wellness events nationwide, as a way to foster in-person connections between like-minded health enthusiasts, wellness professionals, brands, and bloggers, alike! Hello Wellness has made it their mission to create bonds around shared interests in...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! This week we are bringing all the positivity with self proclaimed expert on positive vibes, Dr. Rubina Tahir. Dr. Rubina is contributer for The Huffington Post Blog and has been quoted in Reader's Digest, Bustle Magazine, Prevention Magazine, Medical Daily, and many other publications.  She is also the co-founder of The Positivity Charge (TPC) a health and wellness day re...

On this week’s episode of Courageous Wellness we sit down with the one in a million Joseph Corella, founder of 567Sweat and 567Broadway -- a musical theater fitness class that has developed quite the cult following in Los Angeles and beyond. Joseph danced professionally for 14 years, from the Broadway stage to national tours. In this episode he talks about dance as a key element of survival in his...

This week on the podcast we sit down with the incredible Leah of the popular food blog and Instagram page Leah's Plate! On this episode, we discuss how Leah courageously left New York City and moved to South Florida for the sake of her own happiness (and how it ultimately led to discovering her passion), starting a hugely successful healthy food blog, finding inspiration and food revolution. We al...

Happy New Year! On this episode of Courageous Wellness, we sit down with certified nutritionist, Robert Yang. We discuss ALL THINGS gut health, stress management, and how to take control of your health in 2019! Robert shares the nitty gritty on digestion and bloating (and what your sleep might be telling you about your health!), how to truly manage your stress levels (and why it is so important!),...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Today on the podcast it is just the two of us! We sit down to discuss self care during the holidays, recap our transformative 2018, and share our goals for 2019! We also talk about our relationship with food during the holiday season, our upcoming Whole 30 in January, starting Nutrition School, gut health, and so much more. There is also a ton of girl talk on this episode...

Happy Wellness Wednesday! On this episode of Courageous Wellness, we sit down with Carly Stein, the CEO and founder, of Beekeepers Naturals!   Carly is an inspiring 27 year old Goldman Sachs trader turned Bee Whisperer. She is on a mission to save the bees while educating people on the integral role they play in our food and eco-system. She is a beekeeper herself who developed an delicious and inn...

Today on the podcast we sit down with Danielle Hartnett Whittaker and discuss all things clean beauty! Danielle shares how she found The Beauty Counter (a female driven certified B Corp), the most important items to keep clean in your routine, and how she learned to combat fear. Danielle is an inspiration and has so much knowledge to share about clean/green beauty and living. To learn more about b...

Sydney Rose Miller joins us this week for a deep conversation all about career changes, fitness, and the responsibility of privilege. Sydney was born and raised in NYC and started her career as a high school English teacher before transitioning to the fitness world. Her goal is to help others fill their own cups; charge their own batteries; become inspired and confident; and access their own power...

This week on the podcast we sit down with One Whole Life (OWL) Venice founder Lindsey Erin and Andre Bolourchi to discuss all things bone broth. OWL Venice offers some of the best tasting bone broth elixirs on the market, and ships nationwide. They also offer a nourishing vegan mineral broth. In this episode we discuss how OWL Venice started, all things gut health, growing a sustainable business,...

Amy Brubaker joins us this week to discuss surviving breast cancer, motherhood, and her new normal. Amy takes us through diagnosis to recovery, the journey of being a mother through chemotherapy, hair loss, depression, and so much more. We also share the inspiration and support she received from friends and strangers. Amy is an absolute light and you will be so inspired by her beyond courageous st...

This week Aly and Erica are joined by the courageous Joanna of the popular blog and Instagram "Keto in Canada." We dive deep and discuss Joanna's 60lb weight loss after finding the Ketogenic diet two years ago. We also talk all things Keto, her emotional eating journey (which is what led her to discovering the Keto Diet!), and even talk food addiction. Take a listen and prepare to learn and be ins...

  Happy Halloween and Wellness Wednesday! Today on the podcast it is just the two of us! We get RAW, real, and super personal as we discuss weight loss journeys, digestion and gut health, the "I Weigh" movement, and taking responsibility for the content we expose ourselves to! Join us for some girl talk and discussion into topics inspiring us and making us reflect and look deep — there’s even a li...

This week on Courageous Wellness, we welcome filmmaker, actress, and podcast host Pallavi Sastry! Pallavi is the lead producer on the documentary film: INVISIBLE, which is currently in post-production. "Invisible," tells the often ignored stories of people suffering from Fibromyalgia, a syndrome that many still believe doesn’t exist. The film also exposes the fight with insurance and drug companie...

This week on Courageous Wellness we sit down with Arielle of The Blonde Files! We get REAL as we discuss Arielle's journey in health and wellness. In this episode we also talk all things The Gut Microbiome, how she found a fitness and eating plan that works for her, and what it is like to run a lifestyle blog! Arielle is so honest, authentic, and strong --  prepare to be majorly inspired by her co...

This week on Courageous Wellness we sit down with, Dr. Darren Clair, a leader in lifestyle medicine.  Dr. Clair has been practicing medicine in the Los Angeles area for over 30 years and has helped thousands of patients improve and maintain their overall health and vitality. He is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist, and in 2003, he opened Vibrance Medical Group, Inc. in order to pursue his passion...

This week on Courageous Wellness we talk with the incredible Meredith Brayley! Meredith is a graduate of The National Holistic Institute for Massage Therapy in Los Angeles and The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Prior to her work in holistic health, she spent 20 years as a professional broadway and film dancer, singer, and actress. On today's episode we discuss her career evol...

Today on the Podcast, we speak to the Co-Founder of FitVine Wine, Mark Warren! FitVine Wine created a wine with less sugar, sulfites, lower carbs, calories, and no additives -- without sacrificing flavor! We talk with Mark all about how he started FitVine, his own entrepreneurial journey, and discuss all things wine! To learn more about FitVine Wine visit their website /www.fitvinewine.com/ or fol...

Today on the podcast we have the beautiful and inspirational Candice Nikeia! For the last two years, Candice has worked full time as a professional fashion blogger, model, and host! On this episode we talk all about the power of gratitude, finding real happiness, and living fearlessly. We also talk all about her impressive self care and wellness routine (spoiler: it includes love songs!) Prepare t...

This week on Courageous Wellness we talk with Erika C. Weiss all about body positivity, her weight loss transformation through Kayla Itsines BBG workout, and creating her own fitness program SLAY by Erika.   Erika is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and was featured with Kayla Itsines on Good Morning America. She also promotes body positivity and self love on instag...

Erica and Aly get personal on this week's solo episode of Courageous Wellness! We talk all about monthly challenges, going gluten free and dairy free and all things Whole 30. We also share our own personal stories and explore food accessibility and affordability, in addition to discussing what is inspiring us in wellness today. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! Follo...

This week on Courageous Wellness, we get REAL and go DEEP as we discuss all things Financial Wellness! Our courageous guest, Krystal Rose, works with women of all ages as a financial educator, empowering women to take charge of their own lives through their finances and financial literacy! Krystal is also the creater of Soul Wanderful a lifestyle website that encourages a heightened sense of consc...

The inspirational MaryKate Schmidt of Froyo to Fitness joins us this week on Courageous Wellness! We talk all about her workout and nutrition plan, her weight loss journey, body image, and the importance of community. MaryKate created the FTF movement, a guide to help women support each other, sweat, eat right and feel their best! The Movement is a a group of women striving for progress over perfe...

Melissa Harding joins us this week on Courageous Wellness! Melissa is an accomplished singer, actor, and voice teacher who has toured all over the world, most recently with Sixx:A.M. On this episode, we discuss her self care and wellness practice on the road, vocal health, and the importance of breathing! Prepare to be inspired by this incredibly talented and courageous boss babe! Don't forget to...

The incredible Brenna Dwyer joins us this week as we discuss all things Spiritual Fitness, Dealing with Grief, and The Class by Taryn Toomey. The Class by Taryn Toomey is a practice of self study through physical conditioning. Through simple, repetitive calisthenics and plyometrics, participants challenge the body to engage the mind. With guided instruction and carefully curated music, this Class...