The Sakara Life Podcast

Danielle and Whitney sit down with tantric teacher, creator of the VITA™ Method and “sexpert extraordinaire”, Layla Martin to discuss all things sexual sovereignty and spiritual power. Layla unveils how to find the map inside yourself where sexual power restores, heart power, creative power, and then eventually spiritual sovereignty takes over. She shares how all of us are capable of spiritual wis...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with the renowned Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy to understand how to take control of your control panel, your health and your life. Dr. Connealy discusses her personal stories with family, drugs and her road to becoming a doctor. As a doctor, Dr. Connealy tells us what doctors aren't telling us. She shares easy steps to understand if you have cancer, cancer prevention tips,...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with wellness expert and founder of Melissa Wood Health, Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, to discuss what it means to awaken your inner light, form true strength from within, and truly enjoy living in the body you have. They dive into the various stages of life as a woman and how these stages can affect and enlighten you. This episode was recorded in front of a virtual live a...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with nutrition scientist, educator and author Dr. Deanna Minich to discuss how vast detoxification is. They dive into nature's pathways, what it truly means to eat the rainbow and carefully define each color of the rainbow when it comes to our plates. They share more about the impact of what we input versus what we output and how plants can be our divine healers. Chec...

Danielle and Whitney sit down one-on-one to answer the commonly asked questions about detoxification. They demystify detoxing and share how it is something that can be done healthfully. They share how to not weaponize it or abuse it and dive into how detoxing is about resetting your body. They unveil why detoxing is a part of Sakara and share more about Sakara’s philosophy around detoxing. Check o...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with New York Times bestselling author, thought leader, and motivational speaker Gabby Bernstein to discuss what it means to show up for yourself and become your own inner healer.  This episode was recorded in front of a virtual live audience as part of our Sakara Talk Series. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wekWcE...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with holistic esthetician (and longtime member of the Sakara community) Shelly Marshall to discuss all things skin health, and Shelly shares tangible tips to add face yoga to your at-home skin care routine.  This episode was recorded in front of a virtual live audience as part of our Sakara Talk Series. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel fo...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with renowned physician and scientist Dr. William Li to discuss the critical foundation for longevity, and how natural whole plant-based foods do the work for you.  This episode was recorded as part of our Sakara Talk Series. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/oeEO5JaKKQk Dr. Li shares:  The relationship between a pla...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with plant-based chef, fitness enthusiast, and motivational speaker Babette Davis, who at 73, shares her spiritual and health journey to motivate others to take control of their diets, habits, and mindset at any age.   Babette shares:  Her experience with childhood abuse and later addiction  Her introduction to a plant-based lifestyle  A mantra for tackling obstacles ...

Danielle and Whitney sat down with epigenetic pioneer Dr. Ben Lynch to discuss epigenetics and what we can do to understand and impact how our genes are expressed.  Dr. Ben Lynch shares:  A look into the field of epigenetics The concept of “Dirty Genes” and the role of nutrition in how these genes function The biggest misconceptions when it comes to our genes  Understanding and interpreting geneti...

Danielle sat down with bestselling author, life coach, and speaker Martha Beck to talk about anxiety, what it is, and how to channel the energy behind anxiety into creativity so that you can live your higher purpose.  Martha Beck shares:  The meaning of true nature, and how to get to know yours  The difference between fear and anxiety  How to identify an anxiety spiral, and what to do about it  Ho...

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with Byron Katie to talk about her process to help millions of people heal their own suffering through a process of self-inquiry known as The Work. Byron Katie shares: • Her moment of enlightenment on the cause of all suffering • Insight on the connection between the ego and our suffering • How to practice the process of self-inquiry • A perspective shift on for...

Join us today for an encore of our conversation with Dr. Taz Bhatia from our Hormonal Health Series. Danielle, Whitney, and Dr. Bhatia discuss navigating the complex world of hormonal shifts, discovering how to maintain your vitality and energy through different life stages with practical strategies for supporting your hormonal health. Dr. Taz shares: How hormonal changes impact our energy and wel...

Today we revisit one of Danielle’s favorite solo interviews with renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. Bulsiewicz explains how fiber is the unsung hero of our diets, with the ability to revolutionize our digestive health, weight management, and overall wellness. Dr. Bulsiewicz shares: The critical role of fiber in maintaining digestive health and preventing disease Fun and easy way...

One of Danielle and Whitney’s most foundational conversations on the podcast to date, today we’re re-sharing our conversation with Dr. Mark Hyman on why food really is medicine. Together, they explore how our dietary choices can heal, prevent chronic diseases, and boost overall health. Dr. Hyman shares: The surprising connection between food and chronic disease prevention Simple ways to incorporat...

Today we’re sharing an encore of one of our favorite episodes featuring the incredible Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan takes us on a journey into the magical world of the microbiome to discover how the tiny bacteria in our gut play a massive role in our health and well-being. Robynne shares: Why gut health is crucial for digestion, immunity, and mental well-being Easy tips to boost your microbiom...

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with trauma healing expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez to understand how we can all start to become more embodied, move through stored trauma, and ultimately live a more vibrant life in connection with our true selves.  Dr. Gonzalez shares: Why so many of us feel disconnected to ourselves in our 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s How we can better understand the survival mechanism...

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with pediatric nourishment expert Dr. Mona Amin to talk in-depth about one of their most frequently asked question: how can we help our kids become mindful eaters?  Dr. Amin shares: Her personal birth trauma and how it fuels her mission Mind/body parenting: raising children with healthy relationships to food and themselves How we can help our children cultivate...

Today we’re diving into the world of chronic illness to uncover some of the complexities behind one of the most mysterious and misunderstood conditions: Lyme disease. An expert in this field, Dr. Bill Rawls joins us to talk about his personal journey with the disease, how he was able to recover his health completely, and the things he learned along the way that changed his life forever. Dr. Rawls...

On this episode of The Sakara Life Podcast Danielle and Whitney sit down to answer some listener questions and share their experiences around some of our most-requested topics: from navigating body image postpartum to their stance on macro counting and portion control, to how to find balance and educate (not dictate) while nourishing little humans. Discover: How to start healing body image postpar...

Today Whitney sits down with  the multifaceted psychotherapist Dene Logan to uncover how we can all find more fulfillment in our relationships, both with our partners and within ourselves.  Dene shares: What it means to reclaim our authenticity De-programming: How liberating ourselves helps us liberate others Why finding love is different now than ever before & the baggage we might not realize we’...

Today we are joined by spiritual healer and past life regressionist, Michelle Brock, to dive into the notion that all of us have lived experience that extends beyond our current lifetime.  Michelle shares: Her experiences growing up as an intuitive What is past life regression and how does it work? How understanding our past lives can help shape and inform our present A look inside Danielle and Wh...

Danielle and Whitney sit down to discuss Oura Rings, sleep, and how body intelligence shapes how they show up as moms and entrepreneurs. They share their personal “check engine light” signals to reset, tools for a better night's sleep, and how they're approaching self-care through stress management. Some of Danielle & Whitney’s favorite podcast episodes on self-care (in both the spiritual and phys...

Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Elena Ivanina joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to blow our minds around some of the most hotly discussed topics related to gut health. Elena shares: What prompted a quadruple board-certified doctor to take a holistic approach to treatment Diverticulosis & SIBO: Some of the most common gut problems she sees in her practice and how we can prevent them The KEY...

Garth Davis joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to help us wade through the noise that is social media diets, nutritionism, and what we really need to focus on if we want to feel our best for decades to come.  Garth shares: The nuances of obesity and why helping to prevent it is his life’s mission The dangers of following social media diets: why we shouldn’t all be carnivores How much protei...