The Fiercely Holistic Podcast

We get this question all fo the time..."Which foods should I totally avoid?!?!" Well, in today's episode, we will break this all down for you!! In this episode we explain which foods to avoid and why. We discuss symptoms these hidden foods could be causing in your body and ways to find them (they are sneaky!) GET IN TOUCH: Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com Kristen @nhhnutri...

2020 was an intense year, leaving most people in complete survival mode. In this episode, we review five pillars for whole-body health to pay attention to going into the new year. We discuss physical, mental, emotional, communal/environmental, and spiritual health. It's up to you to decide what to bring forward to 2021 and what to leave behind in 2020.  So we ask: how can you take care of you...

In this episode, we interview the fabulous Catharine Arnston, owner and founder of EnergyBits. Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. We unpack the power of Spiru...

In this episode, we break down the importance of choosing a high-quality oil for cooking and baking. We break down the oils you want to avoid, why hydrogenated means and why you want to avoid it, how to choose the best oil for high and medium temperature cooking, the best fats for baking, and a round-up of our favorite companies to purchase from! Some companies & websites mentioned in this epi...

This episode is PHENOMENAL! We interview the fabulous Jess Christin, a Denver Clean Living Coach! After practicing for years as a Certified Health Coach, Jess started to recognize that what you are putting ON your body is just as important as what is going IN it.   In this episode we discuss what products could be making you sick that you use in your home and on your skin. We breakdown the negativ...

In this quick episode, Kristen & Ciara are breaking down 5 things you can start doing today to live a more fiercely holistic life.  We talk about the importance of eating real foods, hydrating your body, reading ingredient labels, prioritizing self-care, and ensuring restful and rejuvenating sleep.  You can choose to tackle them all at once or take it at your own pace. Always remember that sma...

Do you ever feel split in two? (Or let's be honest, it could be three or four). You know how you want to feel, what you want to feel, and are clear on your biggest, wildest dreams BUT your actions don't support those goals? You may be out of alignment. Join us this week as we uncover what alignment is, why it's important, our own paths of alignment and some simple and tangible steps...

In this episode, we interview Johanna Lynn, founder of the Family Imprint Institute. In this conversation we take a deep dive into epigenetics and discuss how unresolved family patterns and childhood-trauma can negatively impact your health today.  GET IN TOUCH: Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com Johanna Lynn @johannalynn + www.johannalynn.ca FH...

In this episode, we dive into the difference between meal planning and meal prepping, the different strategies Kristen and Ciara utilize with their individual families, our best tips and tricks for wherever you are on your health journey, and our constant reminder that all you need is just to begin somewhere! GET IN TOUCH: Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhn...

In this interview with the extremely talented Rev. Chelle, we uncover the Mother Wound, something that every individual carries. Rev. Chelle is a Metaphysical Minister, Family Constellation Facilitator & Clinical Hypnotist. She guides women as they connect the dots from their mother wound to issues in their relationships, career, finances, fertility, health, and parenting.  Rev. Chelle facilit...

In this empowering and inspiring episode, Ciara chats with Intuitive Counselor and Ph. D. Victoria Shaw about following your inner voice, uncovering the traumas holding you back, and finding the right counselor to support you on your health journey. If you're feeling stuck, this episode is for you. Victoria reminds us that we already have the power within us to heal, it's just a matter o...

Let's get down to the good stuff...your fertility! In this episode, we share with you what you and your partner can do to optimize your fertility. We break down our suggestions for foods, how to build your dream team of practitioners for supporting your health and what questions you want to bring with you to your doctor. If you are looking to have a baby in 3 months, 3 years or maybe that&apo...

In this episode, we’re going to tackle the conversation around how yoga can transform your health, how daily movement is vital for a healthy body and healthy mind, and how yoga can provide a community for those who may be struggling physically and emotionally. Eliza walks us through a 1-minute breathing exercise and will teach you how to incorporate this certain technique into your day to reduce a...

Thank you all so much for your incredible feedback from our short dairy-free milk alternatives episode!! Due to that overwhelming response, we created for you another great, short episode to help you to navigate ALL of the flours not he market these days! In this episode, we share gluten-free flour options and grain-free flour options and get real with you about what each flour tastes like, where...

In this episode, we're chatting with Bianca Beldini, DPT, MSOM, LAc about her top 5 health and wellness rituals. Having been in the health and wellness industry for over 21 years, Bianca has a lot to bring to the table! She shares with us the morning routines that sustain her throughout her busy NYC acupuncture practice and her evening routines to promote a restorative night's sleep.  Bi...

In this episode we provide you with a TON of non-dairy alternatives for milks/creamers!! Sometimes we can love dairy but it does not always love us back. So in this episode we share our favorite go-to brands, some recipes to make your own Almond Milk or Cashew Cream and what you want to avoid in an ingredient's list! It's a fun and quick episode to provide support if you are dairy-free!...

Small shifts add up to big changes when it comes to your health. In this episode, we talk about the enormous impact stress has on your health and how to mindfully release the habits, things, and people that are no longer serving you. NEW WORKSHEET DOWNLOAD: https://www.oranutrition.com/podcast GET IN TOUCH: Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com FHP...

In this week's episode we look at the couple's health in preparation of conception! Sarah Clark of FabFertile breaks down how to support the body of the male and female partner to achieve pregnancy. Sarah conceived both of her children with donor eggs and struggled with fertility at the age of 28. She shares her views on female and male factor fertility and gives tangible tools that a co...

"A healthy body is a fertile body!" This episode is a must-listen if you're thinking of conception, struggling with infertility, or undergoing IUI or IVF.  Dr. Jim Vitale shares with us the journey that led him to specialize in fertility, how acupuncture can optimize fertility, and how IUI and IVF success rates increase when acupuncture is incorporated pre and post-transfer. Dr. Vit...

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive with Certified Professional Midwife, Gayle Eckey to explore all things pregnancy, labor, and birth. Learn the difference between types of midwives, how commonplace midwifery is in other parts of the world, how to choose the best prenatal care for yourself, how to find the best place to birth (home, birth center, hospital) and how to deal with family m...

In this episode we will work through disordered eating, negative self body image and how to build a healthy relationship with movement. Please join us as we interview a fellow FNTP, Rebecca Camire of Refreshed Nutrition, who share's her own personal experience with disordered eating and shares how she was able to work through that period of time in her life to get to a place of acceptance and...

In this episode, we are going to provide you with resources and practical tips to boost your immune system and protect you against COVID-19. We're going to cover what foods you must include right now, how to source them, and the best ways to utilize the extra time you may have right now. Follow us: Ciara - @oranutrition Kristen - @nhhnutrition Podcast - @thefiercelyholisticpodcast Email - fie...

Scott Fitzgerald is a husband, parent, coach and athletic director who focuses on personal development, mindset shifts and being honest with himself. A client of Kristen's, he discusses his health journey that led him to getting into the best shape of his life after feeling like he was losing control over his body and his health. He focuses his life to be based in servant leadership and will...

Inspired by the changing seasons, this episode revisits a conversation with Carolyn Marotta of Dreamland Farmstead to discuss permaculture and how it's enormously beneficial for our health and the environment. We also cover the importance of holistically managed and regenerative farming and provide resources for you to improve the quality of the foods you're eating by supporting your loc...

Following up on our macronutrient series, we're diving into the micro yet mighty micronutrients: vitamins and minerals! In this episode we're going to cover: - what micronutrients are - where you can obtain them - why you can't out-supplement a bad diet - the cofactors needed for proper absorption and utilization - what your cravings really mean - why you should eat dirt   - 3 takea...