Seamossgirlies

In today's episode, Kate and Emma interview Lopa van der Mersch — Founder & CEO of Rasa. We talk with Lopa about her personal health journey and how she created the adaptogen-packed herbal coffee alternative known as Rasa. Lopa shares with us the way she finds energy in her daily routines, speaks about Ayurveda + herbalism, then shares what she loves and hates about wellness culture. Lopa then giv...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk all things electrolytes! We give an overview on how electrolytes work in the body, key signs of imbalances, and what to do when you're experiencing symptoms of electrolyte depletion. We dive into the 4 minerals: potassium, sodium, calcium, and of course, magnesium — then touch on the major reasons you shouldn't fear salt. Kate and Emma rant a bit about wellne...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about eggs! We talk about the egg industry + climate change, animal welfare, and more sneaky environmental facts you wouldn't think when it comes to industrial agriculture. We get into the dietary pushback against eggs – debunking myths about cholesterol, egg yolks vs. whites, and other health considerations. Kate + Emma finish off the show by talking about k...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma interview Lulu Ge – Founder + CEO of Elix! We talk about menstrual wellness, the power of herbs, and her background with Chinese Medicine. Lulu opens up about her personal mission to balance her menstrual cycle which led her to found Elix. Lulu leaves the sea moss girlies with a ton of tips on how to take ownership of your own cycle! Kate Glavan — instagram.com/ka...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma answer questions directly from the seamossgirlies! We talk about our favorite functional beverages, podcasts, things we do when bored, and some nostalgic snacks from childhood. We touch on how we both transitioned away from veganism, how to find movement you actually enjoy doing, and how to find friends who are also into wellness. Stay until the end to hear Kate f...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma interview Becca Millstein – Co-Founder + CEO of Fishwife! Becca talks about how she got into the world of tinned fish – touching on everything from aquaculture, sustainable sourcing, supply chain logistics, and more. Becca shares her future goals for Fishwife, her favorite ways to eat tinned fish, and some key certifications to look out for when purchasing fish! K...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma break down the major differences between high vs. low impact workouts. We talk about training for longevity, electrolyte depletion, the five heart rate zones, and cortisol levels. We discuss how female hormones impact your performance and how your gut health is impacted by various types of exercise. Kate Glavan — instagram.com/kateglavan/ Emma Roepke — instagram.c...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma sit down to chat with Lauren Haynes — Herbalist, Founder, and CEO at Wooden Spoon Herbs! We ask Lauren about their introduction to herbalism, their personal wellness rituals + routines, and what she loves/hates about the wellness industry. Tune in for a fun conversation about the power of plant medicine, Wooden Spoon Herbs, and how we can all work to keep wellness...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma debunk nutrition labels! We open with a brief history and explainer of how the calorie entered our food system, then discuss the 20% error and all of the confusing information on food labels today. Kate and Emma close out the show by giving their personal experiences with calorie counting + eating disorders, focusing on the conflicting health information surroundi...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma break down what the f*ck is an industrial seed oil! You may have heard a recent buzz about this topic, whether that be due to oat milk or our meme page. We get into what a PUFA is, discuss omega 3 vs. omega 6 fatty acids, and talk about the history behind seed oils entering our food system. We also discuss Kate's abnormally high B12 levels, Emma's nail technician...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about their upcoming travel plans where they both will get some sun exposure, visit their families, and try to be chill. We give our advice on how to pack a suitcase as a wellness god, eat at the airport, navigate ED triggers, and adapt to the circumstances that come up while on vacation. We also rant about seed oils, dating apps being cheugy, and our favorit...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma chat with the sea moss girlies about seasonal depression! We talk about the key symptoms of SAD, factors of modern life which have made us all more depressed, and let you know what you can vs. cannot control when it comes to the winter blues, We emphasize the importance of community, so we hope you join our community platform, sea moss girlies app, to find new fri...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about microalgae, seaweed, kelp, and more... it's what all the cool girlies are discussing in 2022. Kate and Emma first catch up about their past week as bicoastal meme admins, with Kate venturing to Erewhon in Los Angeles and Emma maintaining the wellness empire back in New York City. We then get into the topic of seaweed: discussing the health benefits of a...

New podcast name, new logo, new music intro, new memes... consider this a sea moss girlies rebrand. We're meme admins after all. We control this ship. In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about their recent camcorder project and weird food moods. We talk about our hatred for loud noises, obsession with rotisserie chicken, and give you the NYC lowdown on weird functional beverages. Emma discusses...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma chat with the sea moss girlies about how to navigate life as a young person interested in health and wellness. We talk about feelings of social alienation for caring about your health while on a college campus, toxic productivity, hustle culture, EDs, and "that girl" aesthetic. We discuss the glorification of expensive consumer products, our own wellness flaws, an...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about the buzz in the health/wellness space around birth control! We give a basic overview of female hormones + your menstrual cycle, discuss the historical significance of contraceptive access, and dive into the pros/cons of getting onto The Pill. We focus today’s conversation on the intricacies behind why there is a recent push in health/wellness against bi...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about CBD! We get into the various forms of CBD, how CBD can help target sleep/anxiety/athletic performance, and let you know the key certifications to look out for when shopping for CBD products. We speak about the issues with FDA regulation around hemp, leading into a discussion around the mystique of CBD: aka why it’s so hard to know if CBD is actually ben...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma explain to you girlies what the f*ck is a lymphatic system? We get into the basic science around the lymphatic system, give you a history of the practice, then dive into the recent buzz in Western wellness culture around tools like the gua sha, lymphatic massage, jade rolling, etc. We discuss the cultural appropriation of this knowledge, speak on the self-care ind...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about everyone’s favorite: Trader Joe’s! We let the international girlies know what TJ’s is like – talking about the chatty employees, private label products, and experience as a consumer. We talk about the plastic usage at Trader Joe’s, provide a socioeconomic analysis of how Trader Joe’s chooses store locations, and get into the sourcing of TJ products. Kat...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about plastics! We give a brief history of single-use plastics, the creation of recycling symbols, plus the lobbying and politics behind the rise of the plastic industry. We speak about how plastic impacts your health – from microplastics, to BPA-lining, ocean pollution + fish, and filtered vs. tap water. To close out the show, we give you a handbook of indiv...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma finish off 2021 with our final Q+A of the year. We talk about routines, supplements, ED recovery, personal goals, fitness, and everything the sea moss girlies wanted to know. Thank you for the support throughout 2021 — we are looking forward to what's next for sea moss girlies world domination. Kate Glavan ⁠— instagram.com/kateglavan/ Emma Roepke ⁠— instagram.com/...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma give you their hot takes on what wellness things are in and out for 2022. We talk about sobriety, adaptogens, gut health, sleep, collagen, silly little walks, telehealth, and more. Listen in to hear Kate and Emma rant about faux vegan meats, oat milk, buzzy beverages, targeted Instagram ads, and their favorite immunity chunks. Kate Glavan ⁠— instagram.com/kateglav...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about how time affects your personal health + wellness. We investigate when is the optimal time to take your supplements, what to eat pre vs. post-workout, then get into the pros/cons of intermittent fasting and how things like coffee affect your hormones. Kate and Emma share their personal tips on how to be a wellness god amidst all of the conflicting health...

In today's episode, Kate and Emma give you advice on what to do if you think you have inflammation! We dive into the differences between chronic and acute inflammation, foods to eat / avoid, and some lifestyle tips to try out. We talk about the connection to the gut microbiome, key remedies, and talk about the buzz around inflammaging. Kate Glavan ⁠— instagram.com/kateglavan/ Emma Roepke ⁠— instag...

In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about veganism! We get into the possible nutritional deficiencies that come with following a vegan diet and some supplements to take into consideration for optimal health. We discuss the ethical and environmental limitations that come with opting into a vegan diet, then navigate the restrictive diet culture and moral superiority rampant in online vegan commun...