Ivy Unleashed

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...

What do you do before bed? Creating a system to cue your body and mind is crucial for not only your night of sleep but also for the possibility of a productive and joyful day following. Gold Ivy reflected on why their bedtime routines are so important and what the most impactful practices are for creating a restful night of sleep. You’ll hear about their struggles and strengths that affect their r...

Andrea & Brooke took Ivy Unleashed on the road again to Lake Wisconsin to share another inspiring story. Kristine Herbert, Andrea’s sister-in-law and Brooke’s cousin-in-law, walked them through her experience of loss and adventure. For the first 5 years of Kristine’s marriage, she struggled with infertility and loss and coped with hardship by booking beautiful and challenging adventures. Tune...

How do you get inspired and why is it so important to seek out inspiration? Gold Ivy Health Co. was built with a mission to inspire and in this episode, Andrea & Brooke dive into the importance of inspiration in their daily lives and where they find it. Brooke also explains why she needs inspiration now more than ever and an update on her medical mystery. Whether it’s for your health, career,...

Ever wonder what it would be like to live as a nomad, living on the road? Gold Ivy sat down with Mark Dexter and Marina Aguilera, the creators of The Wander Box, to hear all about it. They discuss strategies for self-care, productivity, pursuing passions, and keeping the peace on the road and in The. Wander. Box. You’ll hear about their struggles and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Tune...

Andrea & Brooke dedicated an episode to their favorite part of the day: the morning. Gold Ivy wants to share their 3 essential ingredients to creating a bulletproof day that makes you feel in charge and full of energy. By owning your morning with these 3 M’s, you will begin to own your day, creating an intentional and fulfilling life you love.  Find Gold Ivy Health Co. and resources mentioned-...

We sat down with Lauren Rudersdorf, owner of Raleigh’s Hillside Farm, to discuss her journey from a person who hardly ate a vegetable to an entrepreneur that built a CSA business with an abundance of them. Andrea and Brooke have admired how Lauren takes her interests and passions, turns them into income, and weaves them into her career path. Take notes as you hear how this life-long learner seizes...

Take yourself back to your childhood and reflect on all the ways you had to be resilient. As kids we’re forced to ride the same waves as adults, whether it’s fair or not, and in this episode Gold Ivy went there. Andrea & Brooke share how they got through traumatic experiences, lessons they’ve learned in therapy, and how the resilience they’ve had to build still affects them today. They will wa...

 Raise your hand if you want more energy! Gold Ivy found the perfect person to discuss ways to generate more energy in your life. Catherine Gagnon, a Health and Life Vitality Coach, loves to walk the bridge between science and spirituality. She helps people discover their energy leaks, find the source of their self-limiting beliefs, and creates new strategies to overcome them. Catherine shared her...

What does living authentically mean to you? Andrea & Brooke dove headfirst into their definitions of authenticity, why people struggle with living and defining an authentic life, and the research behind it all. They will walk you through their practices and thoughts when aligning with their values and the struggles that come along with outside noise. Listen in and you’ll be inspired to tune in...

Gold Ivy sat down with Registered Dietitian and Health Coach, Emily Field, to listen as she shared her secrets on how to eat in a way that will leave you feeling satisfied and make your metabolism work for you. Emily is a powerhouse leader in the nutrition world that promotes “ditching deprivation and nonsense food rules.” She walks Andrea & Brooke through the process of starting to track macr...

What happens when you think about your biggest dream? Do you get uncomfortable? Good. Andrea & Brooke are running headfirst into the conversation about listening to their aspirations and taking action, regardless of the uncomfortable feelings attached. They will discuss their struggles with personal growth and how to protect yourself from boredom and burnout. Gold Ivy feels getting uncomfortab...

Have you ever read a book that completely changed your life? Andrea and Brooke discovered Difficult Gifts: A Physician's Journey to Heal Body and Mind by Dr. Courtney Burnett and it has transformed their perspective on life, death, and the difficult gifts in between. Tune into this beautiful episode with Dr. Burnett, as she walks Gold Ivy through diagnosing herself with a brain tumor on the o...

Think of those days where your schedule is packed, your inbox is full of emails, you need to get to the grocery store, your place is a mess, you’ve committed to too many activities, you can hardly catch your breath, and you do not even know where to start. When everything feels chaotic and overwhelming, we want to provide you with 5 tools to help move you through to a more peaceful and productive...

What do you think of when you hear the word acupuncture? For Brooke, it’s healing and energizing and for Andrea, it’s a boatload of questions. As Gold Ivy explores Mental Health Awareness in this month of May, they decided to bring in the founder and owner of EastWest Acupuncture, Nikki Vanecek, to answer all their questions. Nikki provides an overview of Chinese Medicine, the benefits and misconc...

We all have a personal and unique relationship with money that affects our mental health every day. Andrea & Brooke have both been exploring their relationship with money through Sonja Ecklund’s Financial Wellbeing Workbook and were thrilled to welcome Sonja back to Ivy Unleashed to discuss her creation. Sonja is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and financial wellness profe...

What is your favorite form of exercise? If you are not sure, that is fine with us. Andrea and Brooke brought Personal Trainer and Nutritionist, Kat Loya, to Ivy Unleashed to discuss all about exercise. Kat presents tips on getting started with figuring out what movement you enjoy, how to build momentum and troubleshoot, and how to maintain your health without extreme restrictions. Join the convers...