The Fiercely Holistic Podcast

In today's fitness-focused episode, we're chatting with Mindy Boyd, an expert in super slow strength training and owner of Loyalty Fitness. From this episode, you'll learn the benefits of super slow strength training, what a workout looks like, how this style is beneficial for everyone, and how to incorporate this into your regular routine. CONTACT US: Ciara @oranutrition + www.oran...

Have the sugar cravings been in full force?!? If that is you, please enjoy this episode! In this episode, Kristen shares with each of you her gentle sugar cleanse to support the body optimally! In this episode you will learn: Why We Want to Avoid Sugar How to Start a Gentle Sugar Cleanse Recipes and Foods to Support Your Body When Pausing from Sugar How to Complete a 10-14 Day Sugar Cleanse  How t...

From lack of support to burn-out, four moms discuss why it’s so unnatural to walk through motherhood alone and how to find the right support for your family. What you'll learn in this episode: What moms really need How support differs from family to family Our opinions on stay at home mom vs working mom (and any hybrid situation) Why burn-out is so scary (and what it does to your body) Curren...

This week we interview a fellow FNTP, Morgan Simon, who is a Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Expert based in Austin, TX.  Morgan believes deeply in an evidence-based approach to personalized nutrition, discovering bio-individual needs, and creating healthy family, home, and work environments. In this fun-filled episode, we discuss what postpartum health is and why optimal nourishment is so impo...

Step one to living a fuller, healthier, and more empowered life is viewing health as a journey, not a destination. In this episode, you'll learn: how to shift your mindset  the difference between sick care vs health care  why the diet mentality is keeping you stuck  the importance of sticking with a habit until it doesn't work anymore why it's important to invest in your health  whe...

October is breast cancer awareness month! One incredible modality for alternative therapies is Lymphatic Drainage. In this episode, we interview Corinne Marggraf who is a Lympathic Drainage Massage Therapist and Educator. Here's what you can expect! What is the lymphatic system? Why you want to "move" the lymph The benefits of lymphatic massage Who lymphatic massage can benefit Deod...

This week Kristen & Ciara answer a listener-submitted question: "How do I talk to my doctor about holistic options?" In this episode you'll learn:  how to build your healthcare dream team  when it's time to fire your doctor and find someone more aligned  the difference b/w a DO and MD  deciding to use insurance vs. out of pocket pay the difference between functional and con...

It's fall y'all! Are you looking for some tips and tricks to freshen up your dinner menu this autumn? Check out this week's episode where we talk about the benefits of eating seasonally as we transition into the fall! We share our tips of working with local farms, the benefits of consuming local honey for allergies, joining a CSA and the importance of nutrient density with fall vege...

In this incredibly vulnerable episode you'll learn Kristen's personal story with autism , Ciara's story with suddenly caring for her grandmother , how we maintain self-care while taking care of someone else, our pillars of nourishment , and MANY resources to pick and choose to support your mind, body, and spirit. Links from this episode:  It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited...

Join us for Part Two of our series where we focus on the health of the mind and how it is tied to the foods we eat! This week we bring back Jennifer S. Battaglino, LCSW. Jennifer has 17 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, administrator, speaker, and author.  With over 13 years of experience,  Jennifer is certified in tinnitus treatment and is the co-author of &q...

Join us for Part One of a two part series where we focus on the health of the mind! This week we interview Jennifer S. Battaglino, LCSW. Jennifer has 17 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, administrator, speaker, and author. Jennifer has training in training in Psychosexual Dysfunction and cognitive behavioral techniques. With over 13 years of experience,  Jenni...

Calling all mayo lovers!!! In this 30-minute episode, Kristen and Ciara rate Mayonnaise brands from best to worst for your health based on their ingredients. What you hear may shock you! Interested in having us rate more brands/foods? Submit your ideas to: fiercelyholistic@gmail.com! HOW TO CONTACT US: Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com FHP @the...

Are you curious about CBD? It feels like it's CBD is everywhere these days but like all things, quality is key and you HAVE to know the correct time and place to use CBD in your health journey. To answer all of these questions, join us on this week's episode where we interview Steve Lichtman of Helios CBD Products and Morgan Cox of CBD Stat. We dive into the benefits of CBD, the differen...

EGGS !!    In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about eggs! We begin by explaining how to purchase eggs in the supermarket, carefully breaking down carton labels (pasture-raised, cage-free, organic, etc). We then debunk many health and nutrition myths around eggs: eating only the whites, how eggs affect your cholesterol, and the different colors of the eggs/yolks! Resources mentio...

In this episode we walk you through tips and tricks to make the most out of your next farmers market trip! Whether you are a regular at your local market or you've never stepped foot at a farmers market, this episode is for you! We discuss how to shop on a budget, how to build a relationship with your local farmer, how to find a new farmers market with some excellent apps and how to get the b...

Prepare to be blown about by the incredible amount of information you'll learn in this episode! This week we interview the brilliant Rachel Mazzarelli, owner of Whole Healthy Thermography, about the basics of thermography and how it can be used as an alternative modality to support breast and whole-body health. She shares with us the process of thermography, the definition of dense breasts an...

In this episode, we interview Caitlin Townsend of Nourish by Caitlin, a fellow Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Fertility Coach, about the health of a woman's menstruation. Caitlin works with women who are struggling to conceive, get pregnant naturally. She is also the founder of Fix Your Fertility. In this episode, we break down why it is so important to be in tune with your m...

In this episode, we dive into the topics of breast health! We breakdown why you should break up with your underwire bra, how to switch deodorants, the importance of lymphatic drainage, how to do a breast massage and touch upon thermography therapy. Enjoy!  GET IN TOUCH: Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast Ciara @or...

In this episode, we dive into the topics of fertility awareness, body literacy, and cycle charting.  with certified Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, Allison Macbeth. Allison teaches us the importance of understanding your cycle and getting in tune with your sexual health.  Allison Macbeth is the Founder & Director of Blue Poppy Health, a certified Holistic Reproductive Health Practit...

As the beautiful spring weather arrives and we all get the spring cleaning itch -- let's collectively take the opportunity to bring health into our homes! In this episode, we break down the importance of utilizing non-toxic cleaning products, surrounding yourself with things that spark joy, and taking inventory of all food in your house to clean out what is no longer serving you and swapping...

Who doesn't love cheese? BUT, the question we should be asking is does cheese love us?!?! In this week's episode we break down the steps you can take to determine if keeping dairy in your diet is right for you. We share the signs to look for if you need to break-up with your beloved brie and if you should actually be adding dairy back IN! We also dive into quality, sourcing and alternati...

This week we dive into essential oils with Jodi Cohen, NTP. Jodi is the founder of Vibrant Blue Essential Oils and we discuss how oils can support your system on a multitude of levels! Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, a top resource for essential oils online, which welcomes 300,000 visitors every year. Her #1 bestselling book, Healing...

This week we delve into prenatal supplementation and why quality matters. We're chatting with Ryan Woodbury,  co-owner of Needed, a woman-owned supplement company  that puts women's health first.  Ryan shares some shocking statistics around prenatal supplementation and how most prenatal's contain just enough nutrients to prevent birth defects and serious diseases, falling short of w...

As FNTP's, this topic is one of the MOST important places to start when you want to live a Fiercely Holistic Life!  Listen in to learn how digestion should work optimally so that you absorb all of your fabulous nutrients. We share tips and tricks to boost digestion and give you clues to recognize if you are not digesting optimally. Remember, it is not just about what you eat but what you eat,...

In this episode, we're discussing all things EMF with expert, Brian Hoyer. We're going to cover what an EMF is, where they come from, how they affect your health, and what you can do to protect yourself.  Brian is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and certified Geobiologist who travels all over the country doing EMF assessments and helping families install shielding solutions...