Courageous Wellness

Mariana Cooper is an internationally acclaimed intuitive life strategist and host of the Aha! Moments Radio Show and the Aha! Moments World Telesummits. She has an MBA and a Bachelors degree in psychology. Mariana is also a certified third-generation intuitive and channel who has helped thousands of clients through private mentorship and readings, dynamic workshops and a huge range of audio and vi...

Aly & Erica Talk Aly’s final pregnancy update (!!!!), maternity leave, grief (1 year later), life transitions, and, of course, astrology in this deeply personal solo episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Cutler is a social media force, with over 400k followers. Having started her creator career almost 10 years ago, she has taken followers on a journey of total transformation.  Today, Sam is the founder of MINDFULL, a meal planning and health coaching app where she guides thousands of women to live a life of food freedom, walking away from counting and tracking towards a life of eating primaril...

Today we sit down with Kristen Shaw, celebrity hairstylist, men’s groomer, and founder of St. Meto. St. Meto recently launched their first bespoke product, “Mother Clay,” on June 10th. Mother Clay is a once a month treatment for hair dulled by buildup, brassiness, and every day stress. Inspired by ancient detoxifying traditions, this clay based treatment binds to impurities and residue, revealing...

Today we welcome Tony Award Winning, Mountaineer, Cason Crane. Cason has traveled to over 100 countries on all seven continents. ​In 2013, Cason became the fifth youngest and first openly LGBT person to climb Mt. Everest and the Seven Summits - the highest mountain on each continent. He achieved this feat while raising over $135,000 for youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention. Cason is an...

Today, we sit down with nationally recognized parent coaches and psychotherapists Ashley Graber and Maria Evans, authors of the new book: ‘RAISING CALM KIDS IN A WORLD OF WORRY.’ This book equips parents of children ages 6-12 with easy-to-use, science-backed, concrete tools to ease their kids’ anxieties. Graber and Evans have been featured in Washington Post, National Geographic, Thrive Global, Go...

Riana Malia is an accomplished transformation coach with over 20 years of experience in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming, Quantum Time Release, and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. She is dedicated to helping women, primarily in their 40s and beyond, overcome obstacles and truly live their best lives, whether that means finding their true love or reaching new career highs.  Having gone through a...

Today, we have a conversation with KATHERINE FABRIZIO, psychotherapist and author of ‘ THE GOOD DAUGHTER SYNDROME: Help for Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Role of the Good Daughter,’ a book about generational trauma that lies at the intersection of good girl conditioning and difficult mothers. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical practice and...

Today, we sit down with Eamon Dolan, author of the new book:  THE POWER OF PARTING released in April, to demonstrate why adults choosing to break up with toxic relatives may be the only moral solution for those enmeshed in unhealthy or abusive family dynamics. It’s a deeply personal, poignant piece that debunks cultural messages and social taboos informing our collective bias towards reconciliatio...

Today, we welcome author and neuro-psychotherapist Britt Frank. Her new book, ALIGN YOUR MIND: Tame Your Inner Critic and Make Peace with Your Shadow Using the Power of Parts Work was released yesterday on May 13th.  This engaging and practical book offers a deep dive into the inner workings of your mind, helping you tame anxiety, heal trauma, and overcome self-doubt by befriending and harmonizing...

Today Aly sits down with Amie McNee, author of the new book: WE NEED YOUR ART: Stop Messing Around and Make Something, a powerful manifesto for artists of all kinds. Amie is the creator behind the popular Instagram account Inspired To Write, which has amassed over 440k loyal community members. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, Amie’s guidance will help you overcome self-doubt...

Carrier Berk is a Journalist, influencer, author, actor, activist, and at just 22 years old, she has a life’s worth of accomplishments under her belt.  She is a verified content creator across several social media channels with a combined monthly engagement of more than 100M.  Carrie has collaborated with top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands including Netflix, HBO Max, Walt Disney World, and...

Today we welcome Kristine Carlson, co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff books. The newest edition to the series, is DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF EVERY DAY: 365 Simple Ways to Live a Life You Love. Kristine Carlson and her late husband, Bestselling author Dr. Richard Carlson, taught millions of people how to let go of the anxieties, upsets, and fears that can dera...

This week on the show Aly and Erica sit down for a catch-up with each other. The hosts discuss: -body dysmorphia in pregnancy -Erica’s love for pop culture and Meghan Markle -Wellness Astrology Updates -Nutrition Coaching Updates -Not Taking Medical Advice From Your Algorithm Go to zbiotics.com/CWPOD and use CWPOD at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ZBiotics has a...

This week on the podcast, Erica sits down with Carleigh Ferrante of Most Dating. Carleigh is a writer, creator, and the host of Mostly Dating, a podcast about the intersection of dating and relationships with all other areas of your life (wellness, self-care, family, career, etc.) Known for her direct-yet-approachable advice, Carleigh creates content centered on all stages of dating, with actionab...

As co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, Neil is passionate about sharing the science-backed benefits of psychedelics in conjunction with the contemplative practices that support holistic wellbeing. Neil was A Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, and had been deployed once to Iraq, and twice to Afghanistan. After returning, he was an MBA/ MIA masters student at Columbi...

Jillian Greaves (MPH, RD, LDN) is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Women's Health Specialist, podcast co-host, and founder of the highest-rated dietitian and functional nutrition business in Boston. She has been recognized across major publications such as Dr. Axe, Healthline and EatingWell for her transformative and unique approach to wellness. Jillian is an open book, ready to share how women ca...

This week on the show Aly and Erica do their annual Expo West Convention Roundup. They talk natural food trends, observations and as always, their favorite finds of 2025! You’ll also hear the hosts share some personal updates including all about Erica’s exciting article co-written with her husband, which made the front page of Vanity Fair. Read it here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Today on the show, we welcome Alexis Barber, Author of the new book, TOO SMART FOR THIS: A Journal to Build Self-Trust and Stop Settling for Less Than You Deserve. Alexis is many things: a popular content creator, founder and owner of Too Collective, and a Wharton MBA candidate. Her new book, TOO SMART FOR THIS, is a guide to recognizing that the answers you’re looking for are already within you,...

This week, Erica and Aly sit down together to share Aly’s pregnancy news! The co-hosts talk about Aly’s experience trying to conceive, what she leaned into for prep and support, and getting the good news. Aly also shares about the physical and emotional components to her pregnancy so far, and the two get excited about welcoming the first Courageous Wellness babe. Learn more about your ad choices....

Lindsey Mazza is an entrepreneurial lawyer turned leadership catalyst and motivational speaker, who knows all about what the power of self-advocacy can do to transform your calling and your future. Having been born with a physical disability that affected all aspects of her life, she tapped into the power of her own voice to change her narrative so that she can show others how to step into their t...

Nahid de Belgeonne—known as “the nervous system whisperer” joins us today to discuss her new book: SOOTHE: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma. This restorative guide —instructs readers on the practice of self-soothing, showing us how to physically release stress by tapping into our senses, breath, and movement. Nahid is a trained and neuroscience-informed somat...

Today, we have a conversation with Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO, one of Australia’s leading sexual wellness brands, and an expert in the field of sexual health and empowerment. Rachel founded LBDO in 2021 to provide beautifully designed, high-quality sexual wellness products that foster deeper connection and intimacy. Her mission is to normalize conversations about sexual health and empower indiv...

Today, we interview Laura Federico, LCSW, and Morgan Miller, CPM, authors of THE CYCLE BOOK: An Interactive Step-by-Step Guide to Tracking Hormones and Knowing Your Body — a groundbreaking, customizable guide designed by a midwife and a clinical sex therapist who understand the urgent need for a more reliable and empowering method of cycle tracking.  Laura and Morgan are true experts in the space....

Manifestation Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, Art Therapist, and Devoted Wellness Enthusiast Jessie De Lowe provides life-enhancing, enriching, and enlightening experiences to clients across the globe. Through one-on-one Manifestation Sessions, Relationship Coaching sessions and group Manifestation Workshops that blend her background in therapeutic healing with spirituality, positive psychology...