The Live FAB Life Podcast

We're learning more and more that health isn't just about diet and exercise. We're now hearing, more than ever before, on how toxins in consumer products that we use every day, inside of our homes and on our bodies contain harmful ingredients that damaging our health. They can cause confusion in our bodies, inflammation and wreak havoc on our hormones. In this episode, I'm sharing seven safer and...

You often hear people talk about being advocates. As Beautycounter consultants, we advocate for more health-protective laws, but what does advocating really mean? What does it look like and how does one do it? In this episode, I'm joined by Tami Hackbarth. Though she's now a self-care coach, twenty years ago, Tami worked in politics and advocated for women's health issues. Drawing from her past pr...

Back with us for her third and final episode this month is Katie Leadbetter of Clean Eating with Katie. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Katie speaks to those who are fighting cancer on how to bridge the gap between what doctors tell you, and what they don't. So much of what a cancer patient faces feel beyond their control. But some things can be done that will bring feelings of empowerment and...

There have been too many times when I've found out that someone that I cared about was diagnosed with cancer and I didn't know what to say or what to do that would be appropriate and supportive. I didn't want to sound trite or generic. I didn't want to overstep my boundaries, especially if it wasn't a close family member. And I certainly didn't want to be intrusive. But I genuinely wanted to do so...

This episode is the first in a four-part mini-series on breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this Part 1 of this series, I'm joined by Katie Leadbetter, a Nutrition Consultant, fellow 21-Day Sugar Coach, and at 35-years old, a breast cancer survivor. You'll hear Katie's account of how she came to learn that at age 31, she had breast cancer. She shares EXACTLY what she went through,...

When it comes to weight loss and healthy living, toxins are a critical missing piece to the conversation that's not talked about enough but can no longer be ignored. In this episode, I discuss: What are obesogens The link between toxins and weight How unsuspecting items in your home may be interfering with or undermining the hard work you put into being fit and healthy Actionable steps you can do...

How many times have you made an appointment to see your doctor, only to have the whole visit last approximately 7-10 minutes? And you found yourself leaving  thinking, "that's it?!" And you can't help but feel dismissed, misunderstood, not heard and worst of all - not believed. In this episode, I get very tactical and offer up ideas on how to make the most of the challenges of the current health c...

"I'm already eating clean?" is a response I get from a lot of people, who are working in improving their health but still struggling. When I review how they're eating, I see gaps between their perceptions of "eating clean" versus what it actually means, and  I've come to realize that many people just don't understand what clean eating is and then wonder why they aren't seeing the progress they're...

Have you ever had a health problem come up so you researched to see what might help? And as you did your due diligence you began to see how the costs will start to add up - from the doctors' visits to lab tests, and the supplements all of which aren't covered by health insurance. So what are you supposed to do?  In this episode, we'll discuss what to do in this situation, how can you be efficient...

In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend, Lori Newlon of The Bariatric Dish. Lori is a registered nurse (she has 18 years of experience and counting!) with a specialty certification in bariatric nursing. Thirteen years ago, she herself had weight loss surgery and struggled with a number of post-operative complications. She turned to real food nutrition to help support her recovery and long-te...

The conventional two-dimensional approach to treating skin issues like acne is typically topical creams, along with pharmaceuticals like antibiotics or birth control pills. The problem with this approach is that these things only suppress the symptoms while failing to address the underlying root causes of WHY these problems are happening. And even more problematic are the more significant health i...

At some point in your life, whether during puberty, adolescence, or even well into adulthood, that acne, or other skin issues became a big concern for you. It's frustrating, depressing, confusing, and leaves you feeling soooo self-conscious. You may have even taken medications to treat it, but they never entirely worked, and you still had to supplement with other over-the-counter products. Have yo...

Healing and recovering from an eating disorder led Kym Hermann to guide others to navigate their wellness journeys. Kym is a Certified Nutrition Consultant who believes that everyone can find freedom from food bondage and self-limiting beliefs. Using holistic nutrition and mindset, she helps people unlock their real potential by nourishing their minds and bodies with real food nutrition and self-i...

On this episode of The Live FAB Life Podcast, I'm joined by Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Katie Garces. Katie blends her professional background in traditional healthcare, wellness, and nutrition with her passion for the healing power of spiritual wholeness for women and men across the country. Utilizing the concepts of intuitive eating, intermittent fasting an...

On this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Melinda Mrachek Staehling. Melinda recently shared with me that she had given up drinking alcohol. I was surprised to hear this because Melinda has built an established career for herself in the wine industry. As you can imagine, I was so intrigued by her decision that I asked her to come on the show and share her backstory on this because: As a 21-Da...

Holistic health is at the focal point of my practice, and the topics we talk about here on this podcast are through a functional nutrition lense. Viewing food as fuel and medicine is at its backbone, and seasonal eating is at the core of the "food as medicine" movement. Seasonal eating may seem like the latest food trend, but it's an ancient practice that's been around for a long time. In this epi...

Continuing on with our safer summer theme, on this episode, we're talking about eye health. Eye health isn't a topic that's talked about very much when it comes to health, but as you'll hear, it can be indicative of so many health conditions and diseases, like diabetes and even thyroid disease. Joining me to share her expertise on this topic is Dr. Sandra Miyamoto.  Dr. Sandra is an Optometrist an...

It's the time of year where we're *hopefully* spending more time outdoors in the sun! We're kicking off a 3-part mini-series on summer health with safer summer skincare! In this episode, I'm joined by professional makeup artist and MedSpa Aesthetician, Genevieve Blair. Genevieve has worked in the skincare and makeup world for the past 11 years doing laser skin care, bridal and event makeup, and hi...

Jessica Hofheimer first appeared in Episode 016 where she shared how she experienced overtraining & adrenal depletion. At the time we recorded that interview, she was starting to train for a Spring Marathon. In this episode, you'll hear: - How she now defines her success - How her training, diet, lifestyle & recovery differed this time - What "running with integrity" means to her READ THE SHOW NOT...

Have you been curious about meditation and wondered how to start? Or maybe you've dabbled in it, but haven't been consistent about it (*raising my hand*)? Look no further! Joining me in another "real people" episode is Melinda Mrachek Staehling. Melinda is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner in-training and has been practicing meditation consistently for the past 18 years. In this episode, you'll h...

In this final episode of my seven-part behind-the-scenes mini-series, you'll hear me share: My biggest workout struggles post-adrenal fatigue How I'm trying to practice intuitive exercising The gap I'm currently facing in with my fitness Why I decided to work with a personal trainer again How I went about finding the right one for me. READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.com/040 SUBMIT A QU...

My behind-the-scenes mini-series continues with a very frank and honest conversation on the emotional side and mindset of weight gain. You'll hear me share all about how I developed an unhealthy obsession with calories and the sense of control counting them gave me. I also talk about the temptation and effort it takes not to fall into old habits and limiting beliefs. And I share with you the one q...

I'm continuing my behind-the-scenes mini-series and sharing an update on  what's going on in my own health journey. In this episode, I share how I came to the decision to remove my mercury dental fillings, how I prepared my body by supporting my immune system, adrenals, and liver, and how it's responded to the procedure. READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.com/038 SUBMIT A QUESTION: http:/...

In this episode, I'm continuing my behind-the-scenes mini-series and sharing how Beautycounter's Leadership Summit shifted my mindset toward business, helped me break through money blocks and reexamined my thoughts on diversity and inclusion. READ THE SHOW NOTES: http://www.livefablife.com/037 SUBMIT A QUESTION: http://www.livefablife.com/podcast    

Of all of the courses, programs, and training I've taken in my 22-year career, t he two most powerful questions asked of me that has changed every aspect of my life are: How are you influenced? How did you come to form your beliefs? In this episode, I share the context around how these questions were asked of me, what they made me realize about myself and how having a scarcity mindset can be limit...