Ivy Unleashed

On today’s episode of Ivy Unleashed, we explore a completely new world- astrology- with Emma Vasseur, whose work is delivered primarily through the modalities of craniosacral, evolutionary astrology, reiki energy healing, and integrative health coaching. It was so fun to hear how astrology affects our day-to-day energy, cycles, sleep, and how to use it to better understand ourselves.  We asked Emm...

Andrea & Brooke sat down with Patrick Lagman, a man of many interests, talents, and lessons to share. Patrick’s recent quest to land a spot in the American Ninja Warrior competition opened up a new side of fitness for him. After getting the call that he was going to be a contestant, Patrick got to work. He walks Gold Ivy through the physical and emotional challenges while training, reflects on...

How often do you think about the time you spend on social media? Andrea & Brooke want to talk about it, as time on social media affects the way we feel about ourselves, interact with the world, and robs us of real life experiences. This episode will help you run your social media experience instead of it running you. Gold Ivy walks through their acronym F-O-C-U-S that will give you quick, effe...

We sat down with Mindset + Success Coach, Jennifer Diaz and this is no small talk. Jennifer walked Gold Ivy through how to become aware of self-limiting beliefs, how to believe you’re enough, how to get in touch with your power and own our worth, and so much more. She also explains how transformational her JAVA method has been for her clients and followers. Jennifer left Andrea & Brooke speech...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run a marathon or wanted to hear another fellow marathoner’s experience? If so, this is the episode for you. Andrea recently finished her 22nd marathon and Brooke finished her first in Austin, Texas. Tune in to hear the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects that played into their experience. They discuss the planning, training, and traveling ti...

If you’re a regular listener to Ivy Unleashed, you know that Andrea and Brooke cannot stop talking about their transformation after working with Catherine Gagnon. Catherine is an Emotional Alchemist Mind-Body Healing Practitioner and Master NLP Transformational Health Coach who works with people who are tired of feeling tired and worried. She can hear, see and feel the emotional and physical &quot...

Ready for some fun and empowering energy? If so, this is the episode for you. Gold Ivy had so much fun and were completely inspired after their discussion with Domiana Ndour, a retired professional basketball player turned two-time bestselling author, somatic healer, coach, international speaker, certified yoga instructor, babywearing educator, wife, and mom. Domiana believes we all have the power...

Happy Valentine’s Day! Gold Ivy decided to reflect on the lessons they’ve learned from love and relationships. Andrea and Brooke are both from divorced households and realize it affects their relationships to this day. In this episode you’ll hear their best relationship advice, what they’ve learned in different stages of life, their strengths and weaknesses in relationships, and what they are curr...

We are kicking off February with an episode all about love and relationships. We are social creatures that need connection and love, so we brought in the relationship expert and Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Betsy Chung. If you’re looking for ways to cultivate deeper connections with yourself and others, this is the episode for you. Dr. Betsy tied our self-worth and self-esteem to how we inte...

What comes to mind when you think about chiropractic care? For Brooke it’s healing and for Andrea it’s a big question mark. Chiro for Moms and Chiro for Kidz’s chiropractor and functional medicine consultant, Dr. Kayla Schumacher joined Gold Ivy for a clarifying and inspirational conversation all about chiropractic care. Dr. Kayla took on lots of questions and talked through her journey of using c...

You asked, we delivered. The most requested topic is finally being addressed on Ivy Unleashed- ANXIETY. As Licensed Professional Counselor Amber Benziger explains in the episode, we ALL have anxiety. Amber defines anxiety, why it’s important, how it feels in the body, the difference between excessive worry and anxiety, how it can affect sleep, and so much more. You’ll hear endless coping strategie...

How do you balance the desire to challenge and push vs. rejuvenate and have compassion for yourself? Andrea and Brooke are constantly finding the balance between the two. Whether it’s marathon training, motherhood, or health challenges grit is consistently required while living life. And as flawed and imperfect beings that get worn out from navigating life, we need just as much grace. Tune into th...

Buckle up! It’s time to talk about pleasure with the “Pleasure Expert” and author of The Pleasure is All Yours, Dr. Rachel Allyn. This life changing conversation explores how pleasure is so much more than erotica and what pleasure truly is- a route to healing, a life force energy, a birthright, and so much more. Andrea & Brooke asked and received insight about intimacy and trauma in their own...

We sat down with celebrity health consultant, CEO, author and speaker, Maggie Berghoff. Her book, Eat Right For Your Inflammation Type-  The Three-Step Program to Strengthen Immunity, Heal Chronic Pain, and Boost Your Energy, offers hundreds of helpful tips to reduce inflammation. Whether you are suffering from chronic illness or just want to slightly improve your energy level, this book is for yo...

Happy New Year! Andrea & Brooke are kicking off 2022 with reflection and determination. Reflection on the growth in the past few months and determination to continually level up this year. They will encourage you to step into your power and take ownership of your life.  Listen in this season for the motivation, insight, and inspiration you’ve been waiting for. Gold Ivy is confident that you wo...

We wanted to share a special episode where we sat down with Cole from Total Potential, a company with a mission to cultivate a culture of self-development and growth within families. Total Potential offers online programs, coaching, and are authors of an incredible book, Total Potential- How to Create a Culture of Growth and Wellness So Your Whole Family Can Thrive. Cole asked us about our mission...

Andrea & Brooke took time to reflect on the first season of Ivy Unleashed and will leave you with motivation and inspiration until their return in January 2022. They are taking the next two months to plan an incredible lineup, create more events, and will be dropping hints on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, and YouTube in the meantime of what's to come. Gold Ivy reflects on lessons they’ve l...

Have you ever met someone and feel like you’ve known them for decades? That’s how Andrea & Brooke felt about Dr. Brenda Brummond 5 minutes after meeting her. Dr. Brenda is a “Self-Worth Doctor” that helps women “create soul confidence and self-worth in business and life.” After years of practicing as a chiropractor, Dr. Brenda realized she was enjoying coaching her patients more than adjusting...

Gold Ivy invited the inspiring Jenna Collinson, an Integrative Health Practitioner and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, to Ivy Unleashed to share her story about chronic illness. The trials Jenna has faced in the last 4 years alone show her strength and resiliency, but she also started experiencing unfortunate physical symptoms. Tune in to hear how Jenna navigated a complicated...

Ready for some laughs? Andrea & Brooke felt called to lighten up the conversation with some fun questions and answers. In life, one thing that is guaranteed is hardship and weaving in some laughs and fun is imperative. Tune in to hear Gold Ivy pull some fun questions from a hat and learn more (maybe TMI) about their favorite things, embarrassing and risky moments, and their future plans and dr...

Andrea & Brooke invited the brilliant and vibrant Cynthia Shockley to discuss an interesting topic- sensuality. But first, they had a guided, sensual movement session that created a lot of emotion and energy. Cynthia found healing and freedom by exploring her sensuality and is helping others to do the same. As the owner of Mighty Mama Wellness, a company that helps “ignite purpose, passion, an...

What do you think of when you hear the word vulnerable? Weakness, small, fearful? Andrea and Brooke think quite the opposite. In this episode Gold Ivy gives an update on the vulnerable work they have been doing on themselves and how embodying vulnerability has been paying off for them. The human connection is what we’re all searching for and after this episode you may just find it a little easier...

After meeting Jen Williams at Union Fitness, her beautiful gym in Eagan, MN, Andrea & Brooke knew they needed more time with her. Jen’s openness about her professional and personal ups and downs will inspire you to think about the direction of your life. When was the last time you challenged yourself or opened your mind to new professional possibilities? Are you filling up your cup with what y...

We welcomed back Cara Hatch, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Evolved NLP Master Coach, to Ivy Unleashed and were blown away by her passion and knowledge of Human Design. She explains how to use the Human Design tool to honor your own gifts and the gifts of others in order to have more aligned and fulfilling lives. Whether it’s how we make decisions, determining our energet...

Ivy Unleashed was created to inspire people with the real, raw, and vulnerable human experience. This episode is no exception.  Brooke Pottle shares her beautiful story of developing and healing from her experience with disordered eating that eventually led to an eating disorder. She walks through her experience as a student athlete, in the military, and now as a coach and the lessons she learned...