Courageous Wellness

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...

Anzaldúing It Podcast hosts and best friends Jackie Caraves and Angélica Becerra join us this week on Courageous Wellness! Jackie and Angélica are two badass PHD candidates living their most authentic lives. They share what it’s like to live in the borderlands as queer latinxs staying on top of their horoscopes and avoiding their dissertations. Today we talk all about astrology, self-care tool kit...

This week on Courageous Wellness we welcome the self-described bread witch and baker extraordinaire – Coco of Coco Bakes! Coco’s organic, vegan, gluten-free, naturally leavened, sprouted, wildly fermented sourdough bread has gained a cult like following. Her bread goes on sale at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays and even though she sells over 100 loaves, it sells out almost immediately. In addition t...