Ivy Unleashed

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...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are kicking it off with a brilliant episode featuring Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist, Dr. Brittany Mathews. This episode highlights the importance of mental health as a critical part of our overall wellbeing and why it is imperative we pay attention to it. Gold Ivy explores how lifestyle and self-care play into their mental health and asks Dr...

You have questions. Gold Ivy has answers. We receive questions from our listeners daily, whether it’s in regards to food, girls’ trip or book recommendations, weight loss ideas, or our current struggles. We hear you and have delivered an intriguing and honest response to all kinds of questions. Want to know how we stay consistently motivated or how we feel about monitoring our weight on the scale?...

If you had a chance, what would you ask a dietitian? Andrea and Brooke brought in two Registered Dietitians and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches, Katie Brandenburger and Shelby Hauge, to answer all kinds of questions about food and what determines our preferences. They tackle questions about planning, prepping, budgeting, and how to get creative with food for kids and adults....

Have you ever felt like you are not yourself or find it difficult to get back into your routine? How do you feel after a breakup, having a baby, during or after a health complication, coming back from a trip, or after a challenging conflict with family? Andrea & Brooke address a variety of ways they have battled to bounce back through mental health struggles and life events. They will walk you...

Do your habits reflect the quality of life you want to live? Andrea and Brooke brought in National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and the self-proclaimed Habit Queen, Monica Thibodeau, to discuss the power of habits and why they are the key to outsmarting motivation. Exploring your habits and the type of person you want to be goes hand in hand. In this episode, Gold Ivy and Monica def...

Happiness is a choice. Life is a gift. As cliché as it may sound, recognizing the gift of a new day is crucial to our happiness. When we realize we have control over our thoughts, shift where we focus our attention, and embrace the little gifts of life, we can create a new reality. Andrea & Brooke have a vulnerable conversation about their darkest moments and how they cultivated gratitude in t...

Looking for a new way to organize your time and schedule? Lean into the conversation Gold Ivy has with event planner and entrepreneur, Brit Williams, all about prioritization. She walks Andrea & Brooke through how she ties in a deeper meaning into her schedule in order to create an organized foundation that is full of joy and value. As the founder and owner of Please & Thank You Granola Ba...

Ever been asked an unexpected question that brings you to tears? Andrea & Brooke both came up with, and decided not to share ahead of time, 10 questions for each other. They touch on the proudest moments of their life, biggest insecurities, life lessons, and so much more. Join in for a vulnerable episode to learn more about Gold Ivy and reflect on these powerful questions to help tune into you...

Raise your hand if you love sleep! This episode of Ivy Unleashed is going to give you more ideas to optimize your sleep than you can even imagine. Andrea & Brooke brought in Dr. Danielle Hron, MD of Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota, to explore why sleep is so important to our mental and physical health. Dr. Hron addresses the science behind sleep, bedtime and morning routines,...