Courageous Wellness

Today, we welcome Award-winning health journalist Meghan Rabbitt. Meghan spent over two decades reporting on women’s health, only to discover a surprising gap: the lack of a comprehensive, modern resource tailored specifically to women. Her new book, out January 13th, THE NEW RULES OF WOMEN’S HEALTH: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age fills that gap. THE NEW RULES OF WOMEN’S HEALTH is an evidence...

Today on the podcast, we welcome professional goal coach & author Abbie Schiller. Abbie helps people navigate change and create lives they (actually) like.  Abbie works deeply on the emotional and life side of wellness: how women move through big transitions, reconnect with what they want, and make change feel safe instead of overwhelming.   In today’s conversation, she shares her 5 step system to...

Re-Release! Today on the podcast, we have a great conversation with  narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist. She has spoken at various universities and institutions including Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Universal Studios. Dr. Ramani is a sought-after expert with appearances on the Today Show, Red Table Talk, and Vogue's "Open Minded" series with Kendall J...

Today on the podcast, Aly sits down with Lesley Jones, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, boasting over 11 years of specialized experience in pelvic health. ​With a robust background in physical therapy spanning over 17 years, her personal experience with pelvic floor dysfunction following the birth of her first child ignited a passion for this niche field.  Today, we discuss the anatomy of the pe...

This week, it’s Aly doing a minisode! She talks about some observations she’s made about new parenthood and herself as a new mom at 4.5 months postpartum and also discusses simple things we can all do to help ourselves feel good through the holiday season. She is taking new clients for her 3 and 6 month integrative nutrition health coaching programs starting in January. Learn more about your ad ch...

Today we welcome back April Garguilo, the founder of Vintner’s Daughter. Vintner’s Daughter was founded on the principles of unparalleled quality and efficacy, inspired by April’s background in the world of fine winemaking and its uncompromising standards.  We have a really fun catch up conversation with April and discuss the origins of Vintner’s Daughter, what it is like to be a mom while running...

This week, co-host Erica talks Astro Updates, including Saturn & Mercury Direct, and touches on grief during the holiday season. If you would like to book a reading with Erica, you can reach out at Erica@CourageousWellness.net or get in touch on Instagram @WellnessAstrology  Listen to previous episodes with Erica on Astrology:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erica-stein-guides-us-through-we...

Scott Stirrett is the founder of Venture for Canada (VFC), a national charity that fosters the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets of young Canadians. Over its first decade, VFC has helped over 10,000 individuals launch their careers. He is also the author of the new book: The Uncertainty Advantage, where he writes about how social anxiety shapes careers in quiet but powerful ways, especially for...

Today, we welcome international speaker, manifestation coach, and author of the new book, released yesterday 11/11,  Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation. Matt’s work is grounded in science and spirituality, weaving together quantum theory, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to help people transform from the inside out. With over 700,000 followers across social media, his teachings reach a...

Today we sit down with end-of-life Doula and author, Diane Button. In her new book WHAT MATTERS MOST: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living (The Open Field; Sept. 16) Diane shares stories and wisdom from her clients’ final chapters that can help us make the most of life’s gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Molly Burrets is a clinical psychologist and USC professor with 16+ years of experience helping women navigate relationships at every stage, from the early days of dating to marriage, infertility, parenthood, divorce, and beyond. Her work has been featured in TIME, Vogue, CBS, HuffPost, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsey Scaffidi is a mother of two, meditation teacher, social impact lawyer, and author of The Mother Year. During her pregnancy, she prepared for her baby’s birth, not realizing how motherhood would reshape her. In her first year as a mother, Chelsey recorded daily voice notes capturing the raw, real-time journey of transformation. Listening back, she realized how much she would say to that ver...

Aly & Erica catch up on their 400th episode and discuss: What Does “Wellness” really mean in 2025? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabriela Rosa is a Harvard-trained fertility specialist, whose work goes far beyond medical protocols. Her own journey through hormonal imbalance and healing shaped a radically holistic approach that has helped thousands of people around the world not just conceive but reconnect with their bodies in powerful, life-changing ways. Today, Gabriela shares her own fertility journey and has a really emp...

Following her New York Times bestseller Nothing to Fear, TikTok star @HospiceNurseJulie, Julie McFadden RN, is back to share a comforting and practical companion for making peace with the end of life. Her new journal, THE NOTHING TO FEAR JOURNAL released in June, is an invaluable tool for putting our beliefs about death into practice through thought-provoking questions that prompt reflection, clar...

This week on the podcast, Aly & Erica sit down to discuss Aly’s birth story! Aly gave birth to her daughter, Louisa, in July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassidy Krug is a former Olympic diver and writer. She is the author of the new book RESURFACE: A Guide to Navigating Life’s Biggest Transitions. RESURFACE is an illuminating and inspiring read for anyone navigating change. In this episode, we discuss the 4 types of transitions, including non-events and sleeper transitions, navigating the in between, and identity – with tangible tips and tools on...

Erica Stein walks us through eclipse season and how to work with the energy right now. Episodes referenced in this episode:  Listen to Erica break down the basics of astrology and read Aly’s chart⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erica-stein-guides-us-through-wellness-astrology-what/id1395464655?i=1000681640944 Listen to Erica talk Twin Flames, Karmic Soulmates, and Retrogrades:  ⁠...

This week on the podcast, we welcome Jessica Procini, founder of Escape From Emotional Eating, specializing in helping high-performing women heal the roots of their overeating, binge eating, and emotional eating since 2011. 4 Roots of Emotional Eating® Clarity Quiz  https://escapefromemotionaleating.com/innerwork/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we welcome Angela Jean to the podcast. On her own intense journey of self-discovery, she embarked on a relentless quest to unbecoming – a journey necessitated by layers, woven through trauma after trauma. A trigger warning for today’s episode, she details her own physical abuse that forged a fighter fueled by anger, experiences with multiple family suicide, and much more. In her own pursuit...

Today, we welcome Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh an ER physician turned top Ayurveda + Integrative Medicine Expert who left conventional medicine after facing the same mental and emotional burnout so many of us quietly carry. In her latest book, The Longevity Formula, which debuted as Amazon’s #1 New Release in Ayurveda, Dr. Avanti shares how emotional disconnection, chronic stress, and a “perfect” wellne...

Dane Johnson is the board certified Nutritionist who founded CrohnsColitisLifestyle to help others struggling with IBD to find relief just as he has. Dane started showing signs of IBD at the age of 19 when he noticed some blood in his stool. It wasn't until he was 23 years old that he couldn't ignore his symptoms any longer. After several years of going to various doctors and spending thousands of...

Erica talks to us this week about the astro energy in the sky, talks twin flames, karmic soulmates and retrogrades.  Listen to Erica talk Love & Relationship Astrology on the Mostly Dating Podcast, available on all platforms. Listen Here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-dating/id1511213974?i=1000701568634 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samantha Barash is a Metro Detroit based intuitive eating registered dietitian dedicated to supporting individuals cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Tap Into Nutrition utilizes a non-diet, weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size approach to empower our clients to break free from chronic dieting and understand nutrition in a gentle, evidence-based approach that emphasizes...

Alexis Parcells, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in New York City and New Jersey. She has expertise in both surgical and nonsurgical techniques, including in lasers, breast surgeries, and nonsurgical injectables. Dr. Parcells is also the founder of Sunnie Skin, a medical-grade skin care and scar brand. She serves as a clinical instructor for medical students and residents and...