Solo 2.0

It's time for another sister solo episode! This week, Jess & Rye share some challenges they faced towards the end of 2023, and how their daily routines and habits were impacted as a result. They share honestly about what's NOT been feeling good lately, as well as what they've been loving, including their current morning/skin care/exercise rituals and routines. Finally, Rye + Jess s...

Jess is sitting down with Jiordana Saade who is a clinical nutritionist, hypnotherapist and expert in eating behavior. They have a fascinating conversation around overcoming binge and emotional eating and how to form a healthier relationship with mind, food & body! In this episode, the ladies discuss: -Jiordana's history with an eating disorder and how she transformed her relationship with...

Today is a very special day! Jess sits down with her mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch (MA)! Candace has over 30 years experience in the field and is the co-founder of Your Hormone Balance (with her other daughter, SOLO 2.0's co-host, Rye Burch) In this episode, the mother daughter duo discuss: -How to know if you are entering perimenopause (common signs & symptoms) -Candace'...

To wrap up the year, Rye & Jess are doing a Q&A style episode which dives into their top tips for sustainable weight loss in the new year with a main focus on how to cultivate a healthy mindset!  In the episode they discuss:  -How to keep yourself motivated and accountable throughout the year -The importance of creating a realistic timeline for weight loss results  -Avoiding the all-or-not...

Michelle Bauman joins the SOLO 2.0 Podcast to discuss her experience living with Lyme Disease and what YOU should know about the #1 fastest growing infectious disease in the country! Michelle is a busy mom of two boys who has spent the last 12 years working in healthcare operations and management. She has always been passionate about health, wellness, nutrition and fitness, but that was taken to a...

This week Rye & Jess chat with Brie Wieselman, licensed primary care provider and medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health. Besides being an expert in hormone balance, fertility, and perimenopause, Brie specializes in helping people heal digestive problems such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, parasitic infections, Candida overgrowth, and SIBO to rebuild a bulletproof microbiome. Durin...

This week Rye shares some updates from Jess & Rye's recent trip to Europe and introduces this week's special mother/daughter interview! This episode originally aired on the Morning Chava Podcast (hosted by Elizabeth Joy Presta) and includes a wide ranging discussion about hormones, including: how they impact our mental, physical and emotional well being and the best nutrition, exercise...

In this solo episode, Rye & Jess are getting honest about some of their imperfect habits lately including discussions around:  -Morning routines: how they’ve shifted the last few months and what’s been working instead -Prescriptions Rye & Jess have used and some of the guilt they’ve felt around it -How to strike a balance between incorporating in western medicine helpers (like an RX) and g...

In this episode, Jess sits down with fellow nutrition coach and "Mind Over Macros" podcast host, Mike Miller to have an open and vulnerable conversation around restrictive dieting, orthorexia and body image. In this episode, they discuss: -Mike's upbringing and experience going from being an athlete his entire life to putting on a significant amount of weight in a short amount of tim...

In this week’s mini episode, Rye shares some work/life updates, plus some MAJOR podcast news! As Rye explains in this episode, we are considering switching to 4 new episode styles and would LOVE  to hear from YOU (and in exchange for providing your feedback, you'll be entered to win a 20 count Ultima Electrolyte variety pouch, 30 lemonade canister + water bottle!). Tune into the episode for mo...

In today’s episode (and podcast swap!), Jess is having a super fun conversation on fad diets with fellow hormone health practitioner and friend, Maddie Miles!  In this episode the ladies discuss:  -Breaking down common fad diets and our thoughts on using them as a tool to reach certain health goals  -Intermittent fasting: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons  -The keto diet...

In this week’s guest interview, Jess & Rye are having an enlightening conversation with Microdosing and Plant Medicine Mentor, Tiffany Hurd!  In this episode, we discuss:  -Microdosing 101: what is it, who it might be for and transformations one may experience -Difference between psilocybin “magic” and functional mushrooms  -Legalities around psilocybin and how to safely find the right dosage...

In this long overdue episode, Jess is diving into cycle syncing and how to do it in a way that's realistic without adding stress and overwhelm! In this episode, you will learn: - What is cycle syncing and the benefits - The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how to know when you are in each phase - Why you should NOT use your tracking app to tell you when you've ovulated and how to track your cyc...

In this episode, Jess & Rye sit down with Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body! She teaches us all about the "secret organ" called fascia and how you can actually work with it to heal chronic pain and discomfort! Jess kicks off the episode with a solo intro sharing some of her top tips for maintaining balance during the summer months and how to still make progress towards your health and f...

This week, Rye + Jess sit down with Lahana Vigliano, CEO + Founder of Nuvitru Wellness and a board certified Clinical Nutritionist. Lahana holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and Masters of Human Nutrition + Functional Medicine degree.  She is currently a doctorate student in clinical nutrition. Lahana has so much passion in helping women realize that there is a root cause for their sympt...

This week Rye + Jess bring back their very first podcast guest, Deja Riley, who shares the ups and downs of her years-long "infertility" journey, as well as her advocacy work within the health and fitness industry! In this episode we discuss: How her life evolved post-pandemic Finding her voice / using her platform for good DEI work w/ lululemon The issues w/representation in fitness/wel...

It’s been a minute since we’ve had a sister catch up so Rye & Jess are sitting down with a mocktail to discuss:  Rye’s egg freezing updates and lessons she’s learned in the process so far  How we've reframed our relationship with alcohol + how to have a better balance with alcohol as we head into the social summer months  Jess’s life updates, coaching pivot and how she’s been handling ups...

In this episode, you'll hear a unique perspective about the cattle industry and conventional "Factory Farming," from Tara Vander Dussen (dairy farmer / environmental scientist ) and Natalie Kovarik (cattle rancher / pharmacist). Natalie and Tara are passionate about helping consumers understand how their food is actually made and spreading word about the far-reaching benefits of catt...

It's time for part 2 with Dr. Nathan Riley, the "Holistic OB/GYN," who helps us explore alternative or "unconventional" approaches to fertility, pregnancy and birth that provide greater autonomy AND support for women, their partners and (future) children. (If you missed our last episode with Dr Riley from 12/2022, you can listen HERE . That episode reviews the flaws of our...

We are excited to welcome Katie Dunlop of Love Sweat Fitness back on the podcast..only this time she is a new mama and has a whole nutrition line! Katie created Love Sweat Fitness after her own 45lbs weight loss journey and total lifestyle makeover. Living with hypothyroidism, she struggled to find a healthy routine and eventually developed her own personal nutrition plan and fitness method, lost...

This week Rye chats with Linda and Charlie Bloom, who have been married since 1972! Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern Calif...

This week Rye + Jess chat with Wendie Trubow (MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner), who is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-auth...

Let's talk GUT health! Our guest, Bethany Ugarte-Cameron is a Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer founder of the popular gut health focused Instagram page @lilsipper and host of the "Digest This" podcast! Bethany focuses on gut health, nutrition, issues within the food industry and highlights specific ingredients to avoid (or incorporate) for your health. After years of severe struggle...

This week, Jess sits down with power couple and YouTube sensation, Julius and LaToya White (aka Juice & Toya) to chat all things: - Their upbringing and love for fitness PLUS how they met, started dating and eventually grew their YouTube channel to hit 1 million followers this week!  - The benefits of strength training and how to get an effective workout from home!  - Why progressive...

 In this long overdue sister chat, Rye and Jess sit down (in person for once!) to discuss some of their favorite new health and fitness habits! The sisters chat all things:  - The impact of coffee on an empty stomach and what Rye is doing instead that's been a game changer for her adrenals  - Food tracking (macro tracking) and how Rye & Jess are implementing it in a balanced, no...