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# 27: Bloating, Urgency, Gas Pain, Ugh! IBS Causes and Solutions Do you deal with bloating, abdominal pain, and urgency? You might think you are the only one feeling this way, but it turns out that 20% of people have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). That’s 1 in 5! If you’re tired of feeling this way, tune in to learn the causes of IBS and some things you can do to help. You’ll also find out why we...

# 26: Want More Joy? Simple Changes - Powerful Results Gratitude is such a powerful and beautiful opportunity to completely reframe your outlook on life! Have you ever noticed that grateful people are full of peace and joy? Focusing on what we're thankful for keeps us from comparing themselves to others or focusing on what we may be stressed about. Join us today for a deep conversation about what...

# 25: GMOs - Who Cares! Shocking Reasons Why You Should So, what’s the big deal about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)? Does it really matter? GMO foods have genetic material that has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory that results in combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur together in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Join us t...

# 24: The Benefits of Nurturing Your Creativity - Interview with Sam from SamJam Creative We are so excited! Join us today as we welcome Sam from Sam Jam Creative! You may already know Sam for her famous Sam Jam earrings (which have a cult following of their own 😉). But get this, she is also a graphic designer, writer, and craftswoman whose desire is to make beautiful things happen. Sam believes...

# 23: Lisa’s Journey of Hashimoto's Hope Exhausted, weight gain, cold all the time, dry skin, and thinning hair? Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition that affects 4 to 10 times more women than in men and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Because symptoms start gradually and are similar to those that come along with aging, sometimes you don't even know you have it - you just know that s...

#22: Meal Delivery Done Right. Guest Interview with Allianna from Allianna’s Kitchen Wish you could use a meal delivery service for but need to avoid specific foods? This is the episode for you! Allianna’s Kitchen - meal delivery service out of Pittsburgh - delivers to Indiana, Greensburg, and surrounding areas. What’s even MORE exciting is that all of her meals are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-fr...

 #21: What You Need to Know About Chronic Stress: What Happens in Vagus... Have you heard of your vagus nerve? It is the longest nerve in your body that runs from your brain to your gut and is responsible for your gut-brain communication. It's actually your gut-brain conductor! Did you know that the underappreciated vagus nerve can impact everything from your sleep, breathing, regularity, gut heal...

 #20: Can Foods Make A Difference In Aging? You Bet They Can! Did you know that certain foods and drinks can have a huge impact on your skin and teeth? Some actually cause your skin to age faster and your teeth to lose their bright luster. While others can slow the aging process. Join us today as we talk about which foods to avoid and how they end up breaking down proteins in your skin and stainin...

 #19: Need A Little Help Getting A Good Night's Sleep? Simple Hacks That Make A Huge Difference How important is sleep, really? A few hours each night should be plenty, right? It might surprise you to learn how much our bodies actually do while we sleep. Tune in today to learn why sleep is so important and get useful tips on how to start sleeping better each night! Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Gl...

# 18: Why Is It So Hard To Stick With Lifestyle Changes? The Secret That Changes Everything Have you ever noticed that new habits (and even New Year’s resolutions) never seem to stick? There’s a science-backed reason for all the broken resolutions just a couple of months into each new year!  If you don’t have a good reason WHY you want to make a change, it will never last. That new goal is like a...

# 17: Time to Say No? Kissing Overcommitment Goodbye. Do you ever look at your schedule and feel the urge to throw it away? Overcommitment causes stress, a lack of focus, and burnout. When we say "yes" to everyone, we end up saying "no" to the things in life that we really want.  Join us as we discuss how to prioritize what’s really important to you! The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https:...

# 16: Testosterone: Why It's Important To ALL Of Us. That's Right, Ladies Too! Let’s dive into a hot topic - testosterone! This isn’t just for the guys. Ladies, we produce testosterone too, and our levels really do affect our health. Join us as we chat about healthy levels of testosterone in both men and women, why that matters, and how to maintain it!  The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podca...

# 15: What's the Deal with Hormonal Acne?  So what’s the deal with hormonal acne? What does that even mean, and how do you not just treat it, but prevent it in the first place? Today, we tackle this listener question that is a very common issue! Tune in as we discuss how levels of specific hormones affect skin and what routines you can implement to prevent acne. DUTCH Testing: https://dutchtest.co...

# 14: Ashley's Journey to PCOS Healing  PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is an incredibly common but often little understood condition.  So many women struggle with issues that are related to PCOS and either do not know that they have it or have been told it cannot be reversed.  Tune in today to hear Ashley’s PCOS story, from the long journey to getting an actual diagnosis all the way to her final...

# 13: Mirror, Mirror Have you fallen into the trap of looking in the mirror to find your self worth? It happens to all of us so easily. Finding your self worth in your appearance or how you measure up to someone else will always leave you empty. Comparison steals your joy and makes you feel like you are never good enough. But there is a better way! Join us today as we talk about what it takes to g...

# 12: Who, Me? Stressed? With Tiffany Chan of Anjali Yoga Want to feel calm, centered, happy, energized, grounded? In our fast paced culture, this is something that tends to evade us all. Thankfully, Tiffany Chan of Anjuli Yoga has joined us to explain all about how yoga can help us get into a positive headspace and reframe our entire outlook on life! There are so many easy but life changing tips...

# 11: Breaking with Your Sweetie Breaking up with your sweetie is hard to do. We’re here to give you tools that will help you end that long, toxic relationship with sugar for good.  Join us as we discuss all of the delicious alternatives to sugar that will not wreak havoc on your blood sugar and microbiome! There are so many great options that will make breaking up with your sweetie a little easie...

# 10: Trojan Horse: Sneaky Sugars Sugar likes to sneak in where you least expect it. It even has many different names so that it can fly under our radar! Unfortunately for sugar, we’re here to clue you in on all of its tricks. Tune in to learn all of sugar’s alter egos AND popular foods that you may be surprised to learn are actually loaded with sugar. Integrative Wellness Blog:  Sneaky Sugars Tha...

# 9: Hey Sugar! Sugar seems so sweet and innocent. I mean, dessert couldn’t possibly be a bad thing, right? Well, sugar is found in far more than just desserts. It seems to be added to almost everything, and it does way more harm than good. Curious about what the big deal is with sugar and how much is really in our food? Join us today to find out! The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast bei...

# 8: 5 Years Off Your Face in 5 Days Who doesn’t want to slow down aging? We’re going to dive into one of the biggest causes of aging, because there actually is something you can do to slow it down! Join us to learn some tips on how to take 5 years off your face in 5 days! Breathwrk App: https://www.breathwrk.com/ The primary purpose of The Pretty Well Podcast being to educate. This content is for...

 #7: Food Wars: Who's The Winner? There are so many food options out there. Have you ever felt completely lost about which ones are best and why? We’ve got your back! Today, we tackle listener questions about white vs brown rice, matcha vs green tea, beans vs other vegan sources of protein, and bottled water vs filtered. Want to know the clear winners? Join us to find out who would win! AquaTru Wa...

#6: Trade Your Cravings For Limitless Energy: Fuel Well to Feel Well Did you know that small changes in your daily food choices could change your life? Sound like an exaggeration? The way you fuel your body affects the way you feel, your energy, your skin, and even your mood! We’re here to bring you the secret to having non-stop energy throughout the day! And those cravings? Get ready to say "adio...

#5: How To Level Up Your Life: Your Success Lies in Your Self-Talk Have you ever thought about the way you talk to yourself? So often, we say things to ourselves that we would never say to a loved one we cherish. Today, we’re chatting about why our self talk is a game-changer and how it affects our wellbeing. Switch On Your Brain by Caroline Leaf: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Your-Brain-Happiness...

#4: Interview with Bella Spa & Beauty Owner, Gabbi Myers Who doesn’t want gorgeous, healthy, glowing skin? We sure do! In today's episode, we are joined by Gabbi Myers, the owner of the highly-regarded Bella Spa & Beauty in Indiana, PA. In this episode we're talking with Gabbi about how to bring out the best in our skin, what we can do at home, and what's best to leave to the professionals...

#3: Anti-Aging Products That Actually Work Are you tired of buying tons of products to fight aging and seeing no results? We’ve been there, and we’re here to help! Today, we’re sharing products that really are good for you and actually provide results. They’re clean products too, so it's a win-win! Biossance Vitamin C Rose Oil: https://biossance.com/products/squalane-vitamin-c-rose-oil Lemongrass...