Loving Wellness

This week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness kicks off the first part of my three-part Wellness Foundations mini series. With the start of the spring season, I thought it would be the perfect time to go back to the basics and share what I believe to be the foundations of true wellness in mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're already on a healing journey or ready to embark on one, this series i...

In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Dr. Bill Rawls, a licensed physician, Medical Director of Vital Plan, and author of the Cellular Wellness Solution. For over 30 years, Dr. Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis in his early forties abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore...

In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I am sharing all of my favorite tips, tricks, and reminders for getting out of a rut. In the episode, I go over some signs you may be in a rut, and I share tangible ways to regain energy and feel inspired about life again- all of which you can implement immediately! I also share some questions you can ask yourself when you're feeling like you&#39...

In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Sydney Karmes-Wainer, founder and CEO of French Squirrel. Sydney is a Certified Hormone Specialist, specializing in blood sugar management and female health through a nutrition perspective. After experiencing hormone imbalances, she discovered a natural and holistic approach to heal her hormones through diet, exercise, and powerful adaptoge...

In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I dive deep into the topic of comparison and how to let go of jealousy and stop comparing yourself to others. In the episode, I share practical tips that have helped me when I fall into the comparison trap, and I talk about ways we can use comparison and jealousy productively for our own inner growth. I also share a few loving reminders you can come...

In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Dr. Ryan Monahan, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Monahan practices Functional Medicine in Los Angeles, California and works virtually with patients nationally and internationally. He completed his Masters and Doctoral degrees of Eastern Medicine summa cum laude at Emperor's College in Santa Monica, California and compl...

In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm going solo again for part two of answering your wellness-related questions! I cover a wide range of topics, including how to get better sleep, circadian biology & how to actually reset your circadian rhythm, the concept of social jet lag, my favorite ways to beat bloating, tips to stay motivated on your wellness journey, and so much more! If y...

In this week's episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Ilana Dunn, a Millennial and Gen Z Dating Expert, Content Creator, and Host of Seeing Other People, a Spotify Top 50 Viral Podcast. After a two-year stint as Hinge's Lead Content Creator, Ilana created Seeing Other People to help daters all over the world feel less alone and more empowered in their dating lives. Healthy relationship...

In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm going solo to answer your wellness-related questions! I cover a wide range of topics, including how to balance your hormones, my top anti-inflammatory foods, holistic tips for acid reflux, my favorite current wellness trends, and so much more! Stay tuned for Part 2 in a couple weeks, and as always, thank you for listening! For more from me, visit...

Claudia Gilani is a passionate herbalist, alternative health practitioner, podcast host, and the founder of Healing The Source. After a lifelong battle with chronic symptoms, Claudia became fed up with the conventional approach to healthcare. The allopathic medicine system offered only temporary relief by suppressing symptoms, without addressing the root causes of her ailments, which included full...

In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking all about the concept of slow living. In the episode, I share five practical tips that have helped me to slow down and be more present in my own life, regardless of how busy it gets. With the fast-paced world we live in, it may feel like embracing a slower lifestyle is impossible, but these tips will help you change the way you flow t...

In this week's episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by the co-founder of Akasha Superfoods, Anna Rooke. Anna is a lover of all things wellness and has a B.A. in psychology from UCLA and a minor in food studies. She earned her certificate in plant based nutrition from Cornell University and received her yoga teacher training abroad. Her company, Akasha Superfoods, sells ocean-based superfood...

To kick off the start of 2024, in this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I'm diving deep into all things manifestation and how we can unleash the power we all have within us to make our dreams and goals a reality. In the episode, I talk about four simple steps to co-creating the life you want and share the many books, tools, and resources that have been helpful on my own manifestation jo...

In today's episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by author, speaker, designer, and cancer survivor Alexa Cucchiara. When Alexa was diagnosed with cancer halfway through her college career, she felt alone and felt she knew no one who could understand what she was going through at such a young age. After she was in remission, Alexa made it her goal to make others experiencing challenges feel t...

In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I candidly share about why I stopped drinking alcohol over two years ago. I dive deep into my relationship with alcohol before and after cutting it out, how embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle has transformed my life, and my experiences dealing with the social pressures of drinking. I also share about the health effects of alcohol, my thoughts on whe...

In today's episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by the author of The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control, Katherine Morgan Schafler. Katherine is a psychotherapist, writer and speaker based in New York City. Formerly an on-site therapist at Google, she earned her degrees and training at UC Berkeley and Columbia University, with post-graduate certification from the Association for Sp...

Introducing...the Loving Wellness Podcast! The evolution of the podcast is finally here, and I could not be more excited to share this with you. Loving Wellness™ is my wellness philosophy & method that advocates for a radical change in how we perceive health. It calls for a shift from rigid, perfection-based approaches to a more compassionate, self-loving perspective. This holistic approach bl...

Welcome to the Loving Wellness Podcast, your compass to embracing a holistic approach to health- one that extends love not only to your body and spirit but also ripples it outward to those around you.  Join registered dietitian and your new wellness BFF, Ava Nouri, as she dives deep into all the ways you can practice Loving Wellness™ in your own life through both solo episodes and interviews with...

Today on the pod, I'm joined by my close friend & fellow registered dietitian, Ally Rosen. Ally is passionate about an all-encompassing approach to health and well-being, and in this episode, we have a candid discussion on healthy habits, mental health, life transitions, & beauty standards. We chat all about: The importance of having healthy habits for overall wellness and longevity Ho...

This solo episode is the second of my two-part series where I share all about my Loving Wellness™ Method (you can find Part 1 of this series here ). In the episode, I delve deeper into this approach and share five additional core values, principles, and mindset shifts that are fundamental to practicing Loving Wellness™. I talk about transforming your wellness journey by replacing judgment with cur...

In today’s episode of Thoughts on Thriving, I’m chatting with physical therapist, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, Dr. Shannon Ritchey. Dr. Ritchey's mission is to integrate current fitness research with her experience as a PT and trainer to educate others on effective fitness practices that don't wreck the body. She does this through her fitness platform Evlo Fitness, a struc...

In today's solo episode, I'm talking all about my recent monthlong break from social media. I dive deep into the reasons I chose to do a digital detox, the key lessons I've learned and am taking away from this experience, and the things I will be implementing into my life moving forward to be more intentional with my social media/phone use. As always, thank you for listening! For more...

In today’s episode of Thoughts on Thriving, I’m chatting with Karin Hadadan, the founder of ICI ET NU (translated from both French and Danish, which means ‘Here and Now’), a lifestyle brand that promotes living in the present moment. Karin is also the author of the incredible book Beauty In The Stillness and host of the Lows to Highs Podcast. In this episode, we chat about: Karin’s childhood and j...

In today's solo episode of Thoughts on Thriving, I'm sharing five of the key mindset shifts and principles that are at the foundation of my Loving Wellness™ Method. I dive deep into what Loving Wellness means to me, what led me to create this method and philosophy in the first place, the core values that are fundamental to practicing Loving Wellness,™ and more on my own health and wellness...

In today’s episode of Thoughts on Thriving, I’m chatting with integrative/ functional registered dietitian Michelle Shapiro. Michelle has a virtual private practice where she helps clients reverse their anxiety, heal long-standing gut issues, and approach their weight in a loving way. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. She is...