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In This Episode Functional Nutrition Specialist, Kira Whitman shares her story of how she healed a lifelong illness by healing her body with whole foods. She teaches us the role of a functional nutritionist, calling them detectives who search until they get to the root cause of your symptoms. Kira breaks down the symptoms that are often associated with autoimmune disease like bloating and brain fo...

In This Episode I love all my guests, but this woman...!!! Simply amazing!  You’ll be inspired, awakened and motivated.   Gunjani Patel talks to us about the importance of normalizing mental health.  Her conversation touches on the power we gain when we ask for help and how a counselor can show us blindspots that we may miss or our family may ignore. Gunjani talks about the impact unresolved traum...

Nika Lawrie takes us on a journey through her life.  From growing up off the grid, to almost losing her daughter, partner and her own life all within a short period of time, you’ll stay on the edge of your seat as she teaches us the importance of taking care of ourselves along with taking care of the planet. The self-described, half Princess Diana, half Post Malone dropped out of high school, yet...

In This Episode Celia Kibler shares her personal story of being raised in a home where verbal abuse was the norm, and how that childhood trigger put her on a mission to stop one million parents from yelling at their children. The girl who spent her formative years with her body in a brace and a rat on her shoulder, got to see her dad break the cycle of both physical and verbal abuse and she then a...

In This Episode   Charissa Quaide shares her story of being so broke that she stood in the grocery store and cried because she felt like a financial failure. She went from that experience to paying $79,775, in cash, for her husband’s college degree. Charissa acknowledges she still didn’t know how it happened; there wasn’t a plan. It just happened. She wanted more, and she wanted a plan, so she tur...

In This Episode Kayla Lyon, a coach, military wife, and mom, teaches her clients to change their money mindset!  “Being rich is subjective. There is no number in the definition of rich - you get  to decide.” Once Kayla Lyon’s clients begin to understand their relationship with money, they have a monumental shift that changes their financial trajectory! - FOR LIFE. Listen in as Kayla leaves us with...

In This Episode   Dr. JJ Pursell breaks down the benefits of using herbal medicine to heal the body.  She gives us her personal protocol, broken down by quarters, on how she supports her whole body. Learn how herbs can improve your endocrine health, the liver and ever-so important 2 phases of detoxification.   Learn More About Our Guest Dr. JJ Pursell is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, au...

In This Episode I enjoy all of my guests, these  men and women have provided me with valuable nuggets of information that have helped me personally and professionally.  But, I’ll have to admit, I geeked out when I was able to book Jane Esselstyn.  With the encouragement of one of my clients I reached out and she said yes!   Why this guest?  Because she is the daughter of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and...

In This Episode As a trained pediatric doctor and mother of four, Dr. Orlena Kerek, provides us with a wealth of knowledge around building healthy eating habits for our children.  The topic of building a base for healthy eaters sparked conversation around healthy eating during pregnancy, self-care, mindset, and the one - well - two - best gifts you can give your children.  Here’s a  hint - neither...

In This Episode Wendy Ng, Moving Into Joy, gives practical advice on how to get you to move into your joy.  Her practice of energetic management breaks down for us the steps needed not to feel overwhelmed, and she gives us  her plan of attack for a stress free (well almost stress free) life. Learn More About Our Guest Wendy Ng is a Dance and Movement Coach who guides women to live consciously and...

In This Episode Dr. Peterson was one of my first clients.  She describes her initial impression of me, and I have to say I felt the same.  There was an immediate bond. In this episode Ferrin covers her passions: animals, food and friends.   She teaches us about the importance of self-care and how she implements practices that help her perform at her best. Dr. Peterson’s unique way of caring for an...

In This Episode Emily Golden teaches her version of The Golden Rule.   Remain present Cultivate an attitude of gratitude - and not just surface level gratitude Stop trying to control the life out of something Listen in as Emily walks us through her method for making sure her clients show up.  Learn what happens when you walk into a room, ask for a response to your entrance, write it down, and read...

In this episode Kimberly Powell-Stafford talks to us about the importance  of optimizing brain health and the positive impact counseling can have on the family.   We delve into the impact of disease on communities of color and some stigmas around wellness. She also let us in on the launch of her new product, but you’ll have to listen in to learn more. Learn More About Our Guest Kimberly Powell-Sta...

In This Episode At 200 lbs and at 135 lbs Brenda Lomeli hid her body from friends and family. Brenda felt that she didn’t deserve to delight in human touch.  Because of the shame associated with her size, she lied to avoid family gathering.  But once Brenda, BrendaLomeli.com, figured out she needed to change her mind, not her body, the light came on.  Now she’s a vivacious mom who has gone from th...

In This Episode While Gen X and Baby Boomers may have thought the subject of the menstrual cycle to be taboo, millenials are open to the conversation and that openness has led many to step into their superpowers.   Victoria and I openly discuss the different phases of the cycle and how the more we learn, the more we are able to use each phase as an opportunity to nourish our mind and body in a mor...

In This Episode Lindsay Ellis, Living Well By Lindsay, and I went deep, from pain to purpose to periods, we covered it all.   You have to hear how this successful corporate engineer gave up her male dominated career and made a career switch that now focuses on helping women create a clear path to wellness. Lindsay and I also talked about endocrine disrupters – toxins commonly found in products and...

In This Episode Dr. Hebell walks us through her roadmap to health and productivity.  She opens up about infertility and her method for supporting women who are childless, but not by choice. Using her training in molecular biology, quantum healing and Eastern medicine, Dr. Hebell teaches the connection between our major organs and stress and how this can lead to infertility.   She also tells us to...

In This Episode Before I ended the conversation with Stacie,  I have to admit I cried.  Not because I felt sorry for her – it was because, at that very moment, I felt selfish.  Her words made me take an introspective look at the way I view and react to things in my personal life.   While you’ll hear how she’s handles a life-altering car accident,  PTSD, epilepsy and cerebral palsy – you’ll underst...

In This Episode Holistic health strategist, Toye Penny, walks us through her 8-step Love You More Method and teaches us why we need both a primary and secondary food source. At the age of 16 Toye became a teen mom and by the age of 27 she owned her own successful high-end spa.  Now she’s helping women discover their purpose and live their dreams by getting them to recognize the importance of self...

In This Episode Have you been told you are bossy or direct?  Do you know that in order to be a leader you have to act as a boss and be direct?  Today’s guest, Kelley McLean of KLM Business Solutions, talks to us about how she helps her clients change the narrative by showing them what a potentially hurtful word really means about you and your character.  Kelley  also dives into how she transferred...

In This Episode   Dr. Terri Levine tells us that 2020 and 2021 are the best years to become an entrepreneur.  She will walk you through an exercise that will help you learn how to have the lifestyle you want and the freedom you deserve.   About Our Guest  Terri Levine, @MentorTerri , is the founder of Heart-repreneur® and is a business and executive coaching expert. She assists businesses worldwid...

In This Episode   Acupuncturist Jillian Rifkind teaches us the importance of enabling the body to unwind and relax itself.   We discuss this precious gift we have, our bodies, and how it speaks to us, if we decide to listen.    For years I had sciatic pain, and periodic “tennis elbow”, Jillian teaches us what cues like these can tell us about what is really going on, so we can stop treating isolat...

In This Episode   Lisa Brumm, My Financial Girlfriend, @myfinancialgf, has five key words her company lives by: financial, girlfriend, approachable, empowerment and purposeful.  On today’s episode we dig into the word purposeful.  Lisa teaches us how to create a home for every dollar, so we have the money to spend when it comes time to make those big purchases.   Lisa and I also delved into a conv...

In This Episode When I sat down to script out my questions I immediately thought, “this woman does way more than public speaking, she builds confidence.”  And I was right.   You’ll hear how Megan Hamilton of UBU Skills went from teaching people how to project their voice in an open room, to helping them have the confidence to do things even they could have never imagined. Megan tells us to shut do...

Scroll down for 20% off any MASAMI product.   In This Episode Lynn Power has spent over 30 years in advertising, where she’s worked with high-end brands with household names, like Clinique and Loréal; so, when she decided to leave corporate America to start a hair care line she knew what knowledge to bring and what old habits to leave behind. Tune in as Lynn advises us on how to make sure you have...