Courageous Wellness

Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. She’s a holistic life coach, speaker and author living, in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda’s firs...

Ready to take a fresh path to self-discovery? Every Monday, Jemma of “The Psychology of your 20s” brings you a new mantra, breaking it down to show you how you can apply it to your own life. Whether you’re facing a major transition or looking to evolve your everyday routine, Mantra is the podcast for you. Join Jemma every week for reflections, practical tips, and personal insights that’ll inspire...

Today on the show, it’s Aly and Erica doing a new year catch up. We talk about books and films we have enjoyed throughout the holiday season, new year visions and goals, and our newest wellness interests. This episode was recorded before the devastating LA fires began. If you are able to donate or volunteer to help our fellow Los Angelinos, we list some resources in the beginning of the episode. ...

Former Division I athlete, Dr. Haley Parker, is a nationally recognized expert in acupuncture and has a passion for educating how this type of Chinese medicine can help with women’s health issues and transitions in life including perimenopause. Dr. Haley uses evidence-based techniques to help women manage the many symptoms of perimenopause and menopause and support their hormone health overall. We...

Lauren O’Connell is an astrologer and intuitive guide based in sunny Santa Monica, CA. Since 2016, she has worked with thousands of clients worldwide, helping them connect to their emotions, navigate life’s transitions, and align with cosmic rhythms. Her passion lies in using astrology as a tool for self-care, empowerment, and growth, especially through the magic of the moon. Lauren’s heart is mos...

Erica Stein Guides Us Through Wellness Astrology: What it Is, How to Utilize it, and Reads Aly’s AstroWellness Chart!  Wellness Astrology readings are now live!  If you would like to purchase a wellness astrology reading — you can inquire at erica@courageouswellness.net Erica’s full offerings are available here: https://linktr.ee/wellnessastrology  Interested in health coaching? Check out www.cour...

Amy Kurtz is the author of the trailblazing book Kicking Sick: Your GO TO GUIDE for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions, a health and wellness coach, patient advocate, and speaker. She has been a recurrent guest on Good Morning America. Endorsed by Dr. Mark Hyman and Kris Carr, Kicking Sick was listed as Lena Dunham's "top ten desert island picks of all time” in New York Magazine. Amy’s lifelo...

On today's episode, Aly and Erica catch up and talk grief during the holidays, vision boards, slowing down, and simple holiday nutrition tips. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freecwpodcast — Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That’s 10 free HelloFresh meals, just go to HelloFresh.com/freecwpodcast  Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to time...

Today we sit down with DR. NAYAN PATEL, the founder of Auro Wellness. Dr. Patel’s extensive background centers on his pioneering research on glutathione and its applications in clinical and everyday health. He’s been a featured guest on The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey, and is the author of the book THE GLUTATHIONE REVOLUTION: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy. Dr. Patel's expertise li...

In 2017, Award-winning Washington Post columnist, Steven Petrow experienced one of the worst years of his life. He lost both his parents, separated from his husband, and learned that his sister had meta-static cancer.  He began to question: how can one find joy during incredibly difficult times?  He discovered that joy is not only around us, but within us.  He examines this and so much more in his...

On this episode, we welcome psychologist and winter expert Kari Leibowitz who is the author of the  new book: ‘HOW TO WINTER: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days.’ Kari uses mindset science to help readers embrace winter as a season to be enjoyed, not endured and in turn, learn powerful lessons that can impact our mental well-being throughout the year.  Inspired by cutt...

Today on the show, we have Vanessa Reiser. Vanessa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida. She is a psychotherapist and the founder of the nonprofit TellaTherapist.org. She is also a long-distance runner and two-time Ironman who is best known for running the state of New York (285 miles in 11 days) in a wedding dress to raise aware...

Today, we sit down with  Palak Dave, entrepreneur, speaker, author of the book Beautiful Everydays: A Guide to Living in the Here and Now, and the Founder behind the brand, Embiria. Palak is not your typical wellness guru. She's on a mission to spark a crucial conversation about the importance of reclaiming our lives from digital overload and rediscovering the beauty IRL. Formerly an award-winning...

Today, we sit down with Dan Doty.  As a writer, wilderness guide, men's work leader, and somatic meditation teacher, he has helped to instigate and lead a part of the current global men's movement. As the visionary and founder of EVRYMAN, he has led retreats, and had the fortune to give talks around the world on masculinity, fatherhood, and spirituality. Dan has been featured on the Joe Rogan Expe...

Today, we sit down with JENNIE KETCHAM CROOKS, licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist and author of LOOK UP: The 30-Day Path to Digital Minimalism and Real Life Maximalism. The book guides readers through 30 consecutive days of evidence-based interventions for managing our out-of-control digital consumption to improve our meaningful real-world connections and better align our actions...

Today on the show, we welcome Chloe Harrouche. Chloe is the founder of The Lanby, a concierge primary care practice in NYC. Her goal is to reimagine what it's like to go to the doctor from every touchpoint. At age 23 Chloe was diagnosed with breast cancer and experienced our broken healthcare system. Through her experience, she found no one to coordinate care across specialists, no hospitality, an...

Today we speak to Jennifer Scheinman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Senior Manager of Timeline Nutrition. Jen’s master’s degree in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, coupled with advanced training in bioenergetics, provides her with a profound understanding of the complex interplay between nutrition, cellular health, and longevity. This specialized education has equipped Jen with a uni...

Career coach Megan Hellerer has become known as the “Conscious Career Coach,” working with clients including journalists, lawyers, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, a Fortune 30 Under 30 tech founder, the editor-in-chief of a major lifestyle magazine, and Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.   She offers a culmination of over a decade of learning, training, and coaching in her new bo...

Today on the podcast, Aly speaks with Dr. Morgan Anderson of Dr. Morgan Coaching. Dr. Morgan is a psychologist and attachment theory expert that works to help women do personal healing to attract healthy love and partnerships in their lives. She went from being on a rollercoaster with relationships in her early twenties to then committing to breaking the cycle of drama and heartache. This led her...

Today on the show, Aly and Erica have a long overdue catchup with a solo episode! The hosts talk about self-like, caring for yourself through difficulties, hanging at the US open, changing the way we support our health through different life stages, and they also tease a new Courageous Wellness offering of astrological health readings with Erica! Interested in making changes to your health routine...

Today, we welcome Micaela Hoo, co-founder of Chronically Hacked and My July, to the Courageous Wellness Podcast. Micaela Hoo is a writer, lifestyle entrepreneur, and chronic illness coach living in Los Angeles. She is the co-founder of Chronically Hacked, a world renowned and celebrity endorsed online course about how to navigate the confusing world of chronic illness. Additionally, Micaela and he...

Today on the show, Aly speaks with Dr. Tara. Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, and quantitative research at California State University Fullerton, an award-winning researcher, TV Sexpert on ‘Celebs Go Dating,’ and the host of Luvbites Podcast that focuses on sexual wellness and sexploration. Her work has been featured in ABC News, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health...

Today we have Dr. Efrat LaMandre, founder of The Knew Method. Dr. E is a Nurse Practitioner with a  Ph. D. in Integrative Medicine and she created The Knew Method to empower patients and help millions of viewers worldwide understand that "YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE NOT IN YOUR HEAD." She explains how conventional medicine often doesn’t address the root cause of symptoms. Using functional medicine and The K...

Today on the podcast we have Doug Carlson. Doug is the North American CEO of Good Idea Drinks - the first functional beverage clinically proven to boost metabolism, sustain natural energy, and help to balance blood sugar - with no caffeine or sugar. Today we talk all about metabolic health and how Good Idea came to be, with its roots in years of research at the Univesrity of Lund in Sweden.  Good...

Today on the show, we have Dr. Morgan Nolte. DR. Nolte is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Recognizing a lack of preventative education and care that focused on reversing risk factors instead of just treating symptoms, Dr. Nolte founded Zivli, an online course and coaching program that helps adults reverse insulin resistance for long-term weight loss and disease...