The Live FAB Life Podcast

How do you know you're on the brink of burnout? Or maybe you're already there. And if you are, what do you do about it? In this solo episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I found myself on the edge of burnout and how I pressed paused to rest and reset. You'll hear me share: How I define self-care What does pressing pause mean How I was able to that and reset READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www....

In this very important episode, I'm joined by  Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and nutritional  biochemist with a focus in women's endocrine health. She is recognized as a leading  expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with  hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Brighten is the author of Beyond the Pill, a 30-day plan t...

As nutritionists, wellness practitioners, coaches, etc., we can offer guidance, make recommendations and offer insights, but the ultimate key to your success is the mindset that you bring to the table. This week on The Live FAB Life Podcast we continue the discussion on mindset. Joining me is Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Personal Development Coach, Catherine Mulvihill. You'll hear us explo...

When taking a functional approach to health, the goal is to uncover the root cause of a problem. In many situations, especially ones with tremendous emotional stress, relationships and how we communicate is at the root of the problem and that's what we're exploring today. Joining me is life & parenting coach, MegAnne Ford. MegAnne loves helping parents drink hot coffee, stop yelling, and ENJOY the...

After years of taking prescriptions and supplements for sleep that proved to not be very effective, I decided that it was time to give CBD oil a shot but had no idea how to source it. Are they organic? But if so, what did that even mean? Are some brands known as better sources than others? What's the difference between THC and CBD? All of these questions whirled about in my brain so I decided that...

In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Lockman, an Integrative Nutritionist & herbalist who specializes in helping women navigate the various stages of fertility including menstruation, preconception, pregnancy, postpartum & menopause. We discuss: - Investigating your ancestral history for healing traditions - Getting started with herbs - Reputable herbal sources - Botanicals best for Spring READ TH...

The vernal equinox, also known as the Spring Equinox, marks the shift from longer nights to longer days. It marks new beginnings and represents renewal, growth, and expansion. It's the season to awaken from the slumber of winter and it the perfect time to do a cleanse or detox. In this episode, I share how to go about doing a cleanse or detox: General guidelines  The best foods that are in season...

"Sleep quality and duration should be considered a vital sign, as they are strong indicators of overall health and quality of life," As a society, we're sleeping less, in shorter durations, and it's poor quality sleep. We're dependent on sleep aids, now more than ever, which actually makes our sleep processed and artificial. So why is this happening? Why are so many people not sleeping? In this ep...

You've probably heard about blue light, b ut just how much do you really know about it? In this episode, I'm joined by James Swanwick, author of The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge and one of the founders of Swanwick Sleep. James is a "healthpreneur" and builds companies that help people with their health. One of the companies that he's built, Swanwick Sleep, is dedicated entirely on helping people ge...

One of the outcomes from my experiment in following the Keto Quick Start 30-day Meal Plan (Episode 074) was the realization that I had been eating to avoid unhealthy foods versus eating for nutrition, or rather nutrient-density. In this episode, I'm joined by Nutrition Consultant and fellow 21-Day Sugar Detox Coach, Katie Leadbetter for a conversation exploring this topic. You'll hear us discuss:...

In this episode, I'm joined by Catharine Arnston. Catharine is the Founder and CEO of Energy Bits, a Boston-based company that she founded in 2014. After spending 30 years in the corporate world, Catherine went back to nutrition school and founded Energy Bits, a company that produces 100% green, NON-GMO, organically grown algae, specifically spirulina and chlorella, two superfoods that I've used i...

Back in Episode 068, I was joined by New York Times Best-selling author Diane Sanfilippo, for a discussion on the ketogenic diet and her new book, "Keto Quick Start." A week after that episode aired, I embarked on my own experiment following the Keto Quick Start 30-Day Meal Plan. It was my first time following a keto-focused program and in this episode, I take you behind-the-scenes and share: The...

Mushrooms are the latest trending superfood and you've probably seen mushrooms in coffee, teas, elixirs, and even supplements!  In this episode, I'm joined by Jeff Chilton, an ethnomycology(the study of fungi) expert. He founded Nammex, a company that introduced medicinal mushrooms to the U.S. nutritional supplement industry. He also co-authored the book "The Mushroom Cultivator." You'll hear us d...

We're wrapping up our 4-part mini-series on taking a Functional Nutrition approach towards skin health. In this episode, I pull back the curtain and share: My decades-long struggle with chronic skin problems How I came to Functional Nutrition How reverse engineering my health helped me uncover the root causes of my chronic skin (and other health!) problems How you can learn this for yourself throu...

When it comes to your chronic skin problem have you ever been advised to focus on repairing your gut health? But what does that even mean? What does your gut health have to do with what's going on with your skin? How are these things related? In this episode, Part 3 of this 4-part mini-series on taking a Functional Nutrition approach towards skin health, we'll explore something called a "Leaky Gut...

Contrary to popular belief, skin care doesn't start at Sephora, nor does it start at Beautycounter. Skincare begins with what you're feeding your body and what your body can with what you're feeding it. Because your diet and lifestyle habits - sleep, stress, and even the beauty products that you're using -influence how your internal systems and organs in your body function - and your skin is the l...

This episode kicks off a mini-series of episodes on something that every single person I know wants, regardless of their age, gender, or status. It's something that I know YOU want and it's something that I began struggling with at just 10 years old. Any ideas on what it may be? Skin free of blemishes, zits, breakouts, redness, rashes, irritations - CLEAR SKIN! You'll hear me discuss: How I tried...

We're kicking off the new year with a powerhouse interview with my friend and mentor, a woman who I deeply respect and admire, Diane Sanfilippo. Diane is the owner and founder of Balanced Bites, a certified nutrition consultant, the New York Times best-selling author of the wildly popular Practical Paleo and The 21-Day Sugar Detox (of which I'm a 21-Day Sugar Detox Coach for!), and the coauthor of...

How we manage and deal with unavoidable stress really comes down to how well we take care of ourselves. Joining me on this episode is Tami Hackbarth, the 100% Guilt-Free Self-Care coach. It was exactly one year ago, back in Episode 018 where Tami first introduced us to her definition of self-care which goes well beyond the massages, mani's / pedi's and spa treatments - what we think of when we thi...

Is it possible to enjoy the holidays without feeling guilt from overindulgence and sugar overload? In this episode, we examine how you justify your choices, how you make your decisions, and how to slow down and be present this holiday season. I also share five simple, practical and tactical strategies for before, during and after your holiday party so you can enjoy a healthier, guilt-free holiday...

High energy and ambitious Type A people are always-on-the-go, crossing off our to-do lists or attached to our phones, tablets, or laptops - or maybe even all three at once! Then when we start to shows signs of stress, like breakouts, fatigue or other health issues and were asked, "How's your stress levels?" we might not realize that we're stressed - #amright? So we're told that we have to slow dow...

We deal with stress on a daily basis. We hear about all the time on the news, read about it in magazines and hear it talked about online. And w e've become immune to it, accepting it as a normal way of life.  But most of us don't truly realize the tremendous impact daily stressors have their health. In this episode, I'm talking all about stress, including: What're our sympathetic vs parasympatheti...

The word "detox" has gotten a bad rap because there's been so much "noise" out there about how to detox, AND there's different ways to do it. So in this episode, I break down: - What a detox really is - Why its essential in this modern world we live in - The three ways toxins enter your body - Ten practical and tactical tips for your detox! READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.com/063 SUBMI...

What do acne and breakouts, weight gain, allergies, arthritis, even and heart disease have in common? They're all a result of how your liver is (or isn't working)!  In this episode, I share: How I came to learn I have a fatty liver and  what's causing it What the liver does Signs of liver congestion and how this happens What to do to support the liver READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.co...

When looking for the root causes of illnesses and even skin problems like acne, eczema or even psoriasis, you always want to look at one's diet, gut health, what kinds of toxins they're exposed to, and the root cause of all root causes - stress! You can avoid foods that cause inflammation, avoid using products with harmful ingredients, but when we need stress relief we typically head straight to t...