The Brie Pod

In this Short and Sweet Episode, I share how my plans for another Unfiltered episode turned into an episode all about Soup! 2022 may have been a slightly rocky start for me, but I will not let it define my whole year. Besides, it is still just the beginning!

Rachel Strivelli is an intuitive coach & dream expert. She helps you to release self-doubt & overwhelm, so you can live what your soul came here to do & be. She draws on her background as a teacher, organic gardener, and environmental educator to support your growth. She has been featured on Thrive Global, Tiny Buddha, Scary Mommy, Positively Positive, and My Designed Life. Explore more of her joy...

Welcome to Season 2 of my Unfiltered Series! In this episode, I discuss the latest updates toward my journey to getting Jaw Surgery. I share what my Orthodontist had to say, and how my consultation with the sleep study for sleep apnea went. I talk about the lessons I have learned and why alignment and intuition are important on your walk toward anything in health. The surgery discussed is used to...

Can you believe it has been a whole year of The Brie Pod!?! In this Episode, > I talk about the lessons I have learned and how I have applied them in life. > I share a look back on 2021 and how far The Brie Pod has come. > I share the words that gave me meaning if I would have chosen a word in 2021. (This is in reference to our last episode on kicking resolutions to the curb, but instead choosing...

Lisa is a Coach, Podcast Host, Writer, and Blogger. She is a Jersey girl at heart, mom to the light of her life, wife to her rock, aspiring entrepreneur, sister, daughter, cousin, second-generation Chinese America, lover of holistic everything, and most importantly, a believer in the power of women! In this episode, Lisa shares how ONE word can change and impact your life in a year than a long lis...

Special Guest, Marisa Volpe Lonic is the founder of Mama Work It. She is a NY native, CA resider, and former world traveler (pre-kids). She's a thirty-something woman with 7 years of mama experience, 11 years of accomplished wifing and 14 years of workin' in it-corporate style. In this episode, we are talking about the true definition of a wealthy + healthy holiday season! Marisa shares the tools...

Devin Grindrod is a strong advocate for empowerment and whole-person healing. Having begun her journey of self-development as a means to overcome trauma, she understands the importance of the mind, body, spirit, and energetic connection. Devin received her B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University and holds a graduate certification in Restorative Practices. Today she works as an evidentia...

Unfiltered is back! In this episode, I discuss my upcoming venture with Jaw Surgery. I share the many reasons for moving forward with it, my consultation with the Surgeon, and the course of action that I am taking, as well as where I am in the process currently. [The surgery discussed is used to correct a severe malocclusion (the teeth of the upper jaw or maxilla do not align appropriately with th...

The Postpartum Identity Crisis: How to Find Yourself After Having a Baby with Ashley Benitez Having a baby will change your life. But some new parents struggle because they feel they have lost their identity as an individual, as a person. They feel this identity has been replaced by their identity as a parent. This Wednesday I sit down with Ashley Benitez, Certified Postpartum Doula & Certified Pe...

Have you heard of Womb Healing? Womb healing works with the womb space and is not specific only to women who have physical womb, it’s for ALL women including those who identify as women.. Womb healing has been used for centuries by medicine women, shamans, and priestesses as a form of health care. It’s how they helped reawaken the womb connecting women to their true source of healing, love, creati...

In this episode, I will be sharing how I am taking a Holistic approach on fertility. Holistic fertility aims to properly balance the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental aspects of one’s life to aid in natural fertility or fertility treatments. The primary methods used to achieve holistic fertility are acupuncture, meditation, yoga, dietary adjustments, and stress management. In this episode,...

My UNFILTERED SERIES IS BACK! Unfiltered V: Life of a "Spoonie" A “spoonie” is a term used by people with chronic illnesses. It stems from lupus blogger Christine Miserandino. In this episode, I will be sharing how the term "spoonie" came about. What my life looks like as a "spoonie", and what we need from our friends and family. There is also a special message for my fellow "spoonies". >> A chron...

This is Part 4/4 in the DV Awareness Series: October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and for the next four weeks, we will be diving deep into each subcategory of DV. Each week, each special guest and I will be diving deep and sharing the importance of domestic violence awareness, signs, terminology, resources, and the aftermath/healing journey. This Week on The Brie Pod: Keira Hession, Licens...

*Trigger Warning* Violence | Abuse Part 3/4 Domestic Violence Awareness Series: October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and for the next four weeks, we will be diving deep into each subcategory of DV. Each week, each special guest and I will be diving deep and sharing the importance of domestic violence awareness, signs, terminology, resources, and the aftermath/healing journey. This Week on...

*TRIGGER WARNING* -Violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and for the next four weeks, we will be diving deep into each subcategory of DV. Each week, each special guest and I will be sharing the importance of domestic violence awareness, signs, terminology, resources, and the aftermath/healing journey. Domestic Violence Awareness Series, Part 2: This Week on The Brie Pod: Nathan Nil...

*TRIGGER WARNING* -- Domestic Violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and for the next four weeks, we will be diving deep into each subcategory of DV. Each week, each special guest and I will be diving deep and sharing the importance of domestic violence awareness, signs, terminology, resources, and the aftermath/healing journey. This week, I am joined by Sadie Kay, who is a Copywrit...

In this week's episode, we are going to explore the importance of mastering emotional intelligence and how to tune your energetic alignment to have a successful life and business, without having to sacrifice... Alina Grayson is a High-Performance, Organic Multi Six Figure Life and Business Coach, entrepreneur, Momma, and heart-led optimist that is obsessed with helping people become the person the...

***TRIGGER WARNING*** Death; Abuse; Violence In this weeks episode we are going to explore the significance of safety and the key role it plays in healing from codependency, trauma, and intimate partner domestic violence. Codependency is excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner. Signs of codependency and how it shows up in your life: - Difficulty making decisions in a relationshi...

The Brie Pod is all about calling back your power in all aspects of life... Meet Holly Manley, She has fostered many animals over the years and has helped each one learn what love feels like. Holly's power is helping bring a new life and voice for all of the sweet fur babies that cannot fully speak for themselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A little bit about her latest foster baby, Gus': Gus is a Great...

Have you heard of Conscious Parenting? There are many misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding this type of parenting. Many feel it means your child runs the household. I sit down with Katherine Endy and we discuss all things Conscious parenting and touch base on the myths and facts. Katherine also shares her tips and techniques with new parents and "veteran" parents. Katherine Endy is a par...

Have you heard of seed cycling and wondered what it was? Sarah Avery is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (inmotionintegrativept.com) specialized in Women’s Health and Medical Therapeutic Yoga. Sarah created Moon Cycle Seed Company as a way to share her knowledge and success using natural ways to improve her struggles with women's health issues. Dr. Sarah Avery helps show you how you can "own your flow...

Roaring Lioness Babes monthly segment is back with Special Guest: Ashley Ahmadzai Ashley Ahmadzai is a Clairvoyant Success Coach + Manifestation Mentor. Ashley shares her perspectives, insight, and techniques in starting and having a successful six-figure business. As a Coach and Mentor, she shares tools to help you effectively believe in your worth + power. If you're looking to start a business,...

Have you wondered what it's like to be an End of Life Doula? Jayme Velleca @jaymevelleca, End of Life Doula + Nurse, talks about how she became an end-of-life doula and how beneficial it can be to hire one for your terminally ill loved one's team. Jayme also shares her experiences, advice, and tips for families struggling from a Nurse + End of life doula's perspective 💛

** TRIGGER WARNING *** I feel like every episode gets more and more Unfiltered in this series. 💛 For the longest time, I allowed others to speak for me. I went along with what I was told was okay and not okay to talk about. 💛 To me, a lot of people are hurting because of the lack of communication. The continued sweeping of taboo subjects under the rug and pretending nothing is happening. I have...

I sit down with my fellow endo sister, Stephanie Tupper to talk about her journey with endometriosis + nutritional coping mechanisms. Stephanie is a woman who wears many hats! She graduated from SUNY Potsdam in 2013 with her B.A. in dance. She currently teaches dance fitness classes and she has 8 years experience with social media marketing! She also works with her boyfriend Matt, whom owns and op...