Heart Led Wellness

Behind every “before and after” photo there is so much that you don’t know about. I’m pulling back the curtain in today’s episode and sharing the raw details of what actually happened between my before and after transformation. Going from chronic cystic acne, gut issues, inflammation, hormone imbalances, and mental health struggles…to feeling the best I have in my entire life was not an overnight...

Have you ever tried to “trick” your self into losing weight by eating large portions of calorically dilute foods? I’m talking giant salads with more steamed veggies on top and a side of baked potatoes without any oil or toppings. Sound familiar? Yes these foods can be considered healthy, but the whole concept of volume eating and calorie density has some huge flaws in it! In today’s episode I’m di...

If you’re here for the deeeeeeeeep conversations around the connection between our physical and emotional health…you don’t want to miss this episode! Chad Sasaki is a body-mind-spirit health coach with a vision of helping others understand their health at a much deeper level. His background in athletics, an education in the sciences, and his personal health challenges and spiritual awakening provi...

You sit down to eat dinner and everything is going well…you start to feel physically full, but for some reason you have this strong urge to keep eating more. You go back for seconds or you take a trip to the pantry for more snacks even though your stomach is already full. Why can’t you stop eating even though you’re full? Well…in today’s episode I’m exploring 7 possible reasons why this frustratin...

This is a BIG episode! After 7 years of eating a plant-based diet, I have shifted out of this pattern of eating into a new era of food freedom. Over the past 6 months, I’ve made some big changes in how I eat and I am unpacking why in this episode. I cover physical, mental, and emotional aspects of veganism and eating animal products again. This episode isn’t about nutrition dogma, and I encourage...

Do you think about how your choices today are affecting a future version of you? So many people ask me how I stay so “disciplined” and motivated with my healthy lifestyle, and I’m sharing something deeper on this subject today. It’s not discipline, it’s devotion to my future self. In this episode I talk about how the habits you create will compound to create the life you dream of. It’s not about l...

In my past, when I would have challenging or stressful weeks, food would be the thing to ground me down at the end of the day. But now that I’ve healed my relationship with food, I can have emotional days or weeks and food still feels just as easy as it usually does. In today’s episode I share exactly how you can have this freedom in your own life. You can feel in control around food even when you...

It’s swimsuit season finally! If you’re someone who struggles with your relationship with your body and with food, this season might bring more anxiety than excitement. Are you frustrated that your summer clothes from last year feel tighter? Are you self conscious every time you go to the pool? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how you can end this exhausting battle and actually feel good in you...

I am BACK BABY! After taking a few weeks off the podcast, I have a really important message I want to share with you today. If you are on a physical or mental healing journey and you feel like you’ve tried allllll the things and still don’t feel good…this one is for you. I want you to know that healing your body is actually very simple, and if you still don’t feel good, you are missing one of thes...

I know it's Tuesday, but I'm taking a brief break from our usual weekly episode! I am working hard behind the scenes on a big project that I can't wait to announce soon, as well as dedicating time to my ever expanding 1-1 coaching client load! (If you're one of my clients...I LOVE YOU). Be back in a few weeks with more episodes! In the meantime, here's where you can find me! Co...

When you’re health starts to fall apart, it’s easy to think you need to double down on your supplements and detox harder. But just like anything in life, we need balance in order to truly thrive. I often see people trying to fix their health issues with more detox protocols, more biohacks, more strict diets, and doubling down on their regimented routines. Yes this might work for some time, but if...

In the first episode of my “Wellness Hacks” series, I’m sharing about a health hack that has been life changing for me in my health journey! Coffee enemas are one of my favorite biohacks and a way I support my organs of detoxification in or toxic modern world. This subject may be taboo in the “normal” world, but in the health and wellness space, we need to talk about it! In this episode, I share m...

Everyone is talking about how excess cortisol is at the root of so many chronic symptoms. I see IG posts every day that say lowering cortisol will effortlessly make you lose weight, reduce bloating, clear your skin, balance your hormones, etc. And while I do agree that cortisol can drive chronic illness, I think there is a big piece of this discussion that isn’t talked about enough: what is drivin...

When you are “doing all the right things” to heal some physical issue, but you still aren’t seeing improvements…it’s time to look deeper. Whether it’s acne, your relationship with food, weight loss, digestive issues, or anything else…if you don’t address the subconscious roots of that symptom, it might never go away completely. I see time and time again how we can get addicted to our struggle. We...

You want to delete My Fitness Pal and start eating intuitively, but you are terrified that you are going to feel out of control and gain a bunch of weight. Sound familiar? I know because I’ve been in your shoes before. The truth is, so many people try to “eat intuitively” without first doing the healing work that lays the foundation for an intuitive relationship with food. That’s what this episode...

This is part 2 of the listener Q + A where I answer the remaining questions I didn’t get to last week! There is so much info packed into this episode and I address some big questions I’ve been getting lately around my recent diet change!    I answer… Is intermittent fasting good, and how do you stop doing it? What has been my experience with eating animal products again? How do I feel after eating...

It’s the one-year anniversary of the Heart Led Wellness podcast! Woo hoo!!! To celebrate, I am answering listener questions that you sent in on Instagram. I received so many questions that I am doing a part 1 and part 2 to really give these questions the time they deserve.    In part 1, I answer… What are symptoms of nervous system dysregulation? Why does waking up between 1 and 3 am mean your ner...

If you are living your life overthinking, overanalyzing, and intellectualizing things, it might be because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to actually FEEL. And when you aren’t allowing feelings to be processed and moved through your body, you will be prone to physical and mental health issues, and life will feel much more challenging. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 specific signs that you’r...

You just overate and are feeling bloated and guilty. Now you’re planning out how you’re going to eat and workout tomorrow to “burn it off.” Before you go down this rabbit hole once again…listen to this episode, where I will completely change your perspective on overeating. I give you a step-by-step process to follow after you’ve overeaten so you don’t fall back into the binge-restrict cycle. I als...

Eating more of this one food could be a game changer in your nervous system regulation journey. I have seen drastic changes in my own mental health and the emotional balance of my clients when they eat more of this food. Following up on last week’s episode (about how caffeine impacts adrenaline and cortisol), this episode explores a special food that can help lower those stress hormones in your bo...

Caffeine is the most normalized drug in our society. It’s such a part of our daily lives, that we often don’t sit back to question how this artificial stimulation is really impacting our adrenals and nervous system. In today’s episode, I am sharing exactly why I recommend you stop consuming caffeine if you are wanting to regulate your nervous system or heal trauma. Stay for the end of the episode...

Cold plunges every morning at 5 am! No added fats in your diet! 12,000 steps per day! It’s easy to take things to the extreme in health and wellness in an attempt to feel good. But this extreme approach often backfires and doesn’t bring us the vitality we are truly looking for. Today, I’m diving into why we have parts of us that crave extremes, perfection, and all or nothing thinking. These parts...

You’re laying in bed with a full stomach feeling guilty (once again) and promising yourself that tomorrow will be different. Overeating/binge eating at night is a very common trap so many people fall into. Instead of giving you surface level tips (like brushing your teeth after dinner or going to bed early) I want you to actually HEAL the roots of this! That way you won’t even remember the last ti...

Studies show you are 4x more likely to struggle with your mental health if you have a parasite! Certain parasites have even been linked to low self-esteem and self-directed aggression! Wow! Parasites are a huge missing link to the holistic health puzzle and play a huge role in the health of your gut, hormones, skin, and even your nervous system. In this episode, I’m breaking down parasites and how...

“New year, new you” but make it non-extreme and not orthorexic! I hear people say all the time in January that they want to “get back on track” with food and exercise…but what does this actually mean? What if the track you’re trying to get back on is the wrong track and won’t bring you the health and lightness that you’re looking for? Listen to learn how you can approach new year’s resolutions aro...