The Sakara Life Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with former dominatrix and critically acclaimed author Melissa Febos to discuss her book Girlhood - which is both a memoir and an inquiry on growing up female in today’s society. We discuss the seemingly overnight shift that occurs when girls hit puberty and what’s expected of them in terms of their sexuality, power dynamics with men, and beauty standards. This convers...

As part of our Sleeping with Sakara program, we’re joined by sleep psychologist and author, Dr. Shelby Harris, to discuss all things sleep. In this incredibly informative episode, Dr. Shelby dives into what makes a good night sleep and how we can all work on improving our sleep hygiene, which inherently improves our overall quality of life. We also discuss the intersection of nutrition and sleep a...

In one of our favorite episodes yet, we sit down with Ron Finley, self-proclaimed “Gangsta Gardener”, to discuss his incredible work in turning food deserts into “food forests”, through urban farming via The Ron Finley Project. In this conversation, we discuss how access to healthy food is a fundamental human right and how individuals can make small steps to change our own health, as well as the h...

In our first episode of The Sakara Life Podcast Season 3 (!), we reunite in our hometown of Sedona, Arizona to answer all of your burning questions. We receive countless DMs everyday and in celebration of the community we’ve built, we wanted to dedicate this episode to getting back to the Sakara Life basics. Throughout the episode we discuss the founding principles of our Nutrition Program, dive i...

In this episode, we sit down with Sakara farm partner and co-founder of Radicle Farms, Jim Livengood, to discuss the important connection between farming and the food on our plate. Jim walks us through various farming practices and explains the direct impact each has on our environment and future. He also dives into the true meaning of eating organic and why it’s important for consumers to conside...

In this episode, we sit down with Jessie De Lowe, co-founder of How You Glow and manifestation coach, to discuss the true meaning of manifestation and how the thoughts we think have the power to create our reality. She also explains how we can all hone our energy to make a positive change in our world and uncover our soul’s purpose for achieving lasting fulfillment. Throughout this conversation, w...

In this fascinating episode, we are joined by Dr. Leonardo Trasande to discuss the role toxic chemicals play in our health and economy. Dr. Trasande is the Director of the Division of Environmental Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine and the author of Sicker, Fatter, Poorer. Throughout this conversation, he breaks down what endocrine disrupting chemicals are, where they can be found, and how they...

In this episode, we sit down with Sakara’s Board Chair, John Replogle, to discuss what it means to be a mission-driven company and how businesses can be powerful change-agents. We share Sakara’s mission and values, and discuss the pivotal role they play in everything we do as a company. John also explains why it’s important for each of us to live a mission-driven life and how we can individually h...

In this episode, we bring Sakara’s Science & Advisory Council member, Dr. Aviva Romm, back onto the podcast to discuss her latest book, Hormone Intelligence. We discuss what hormones are and how they act as chemical messengers to unveil the overall health of our body, as they impact everything from our weight, mood, sleep, and more. Dr. Aviva also breaks down the importance of cultivating body and...

In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author and fertility expert, Aimee Raupp, to discuss all things fertility and how we can all achieve optimal health, whether we’re actively looking to conceive or simply want to feel our best. We discuss how important it is for us to foster a healthy environment for our bodies, from the foods we eat, the thoughts we think, and the people we surround ou...

In one of our most fascinating episodes yet, I sit down with past life psychic, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author, Ainslie Macleod. Ainslie knew he had a rare gift when he was able to predict the next song on the radio or article in next week’s newspaper. He uses his talents to help people discover their life’s purpose -- something he says we all inherently know, he just simply provides a...

In this episode, we welcomed one of our favorite world-renowned gastroenterologists and best-selling authors, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, to discuss the connection between the food we eat and our gut health. He shares his personal health journey and, in line with the Sakara philosophy, he believes in a fibrous and plant-rich diet and breaks down how crucial it is to our overall health. Dr. Bulsiewicz als...

In this episode, I sit down with Beautycounter’s CEO and founder, Gregg Renfrew to discuss her incredible work as a pioneer of the clean beauty movement and her advocacy work on Capitol Hill. We chat about the need for transparency in the beauty (and food) industry and how so many of the products used on a daily basis contain harmful, endocrine-disrupting ingredients. Gregg shares her “never” list...

In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author, poet, and activist Cleo Wade to discuss the inspiration behind her new children’s book, What The Road Said. We discuss how it reminds us all to embrace the journey of life and trust ourselves along the way. We explore the notion of self-care and self-love, and how they deeply impacts the way we show up in the world each day. This conversation w...

Have you ever found yourself saying, ‘if I do this, then I will be that?’ Dr. Sasha Heinz calls this the ‘perfection project’ that many of us experience on the never ending journey to chasing ‘happiness.’ Women especially tend to put a lid on our desires and appetite for life which disconnects us from our true wanting. In this episode, I dig deep with Dr. Heinz to reveal the root cause of this hab...

In this informative episode, I sit down with Dr. Josh Axe, bestselling author and functional medicine doctor, to discuss the role ancient remedies play in achieving total body healing. We discuss the importance of superfoods and herbs, and how incorporating them into our diets can heal various imbalances, particularly with the skin and the gut. Our conversation takes an unexpected turn from nutrit...

In this episode, I sit down with sex educator and Foria’s Chief Brand Officer, Kiana Reeves, for an intimate conversation around the meaning of libido-- and of good sex. Kiana shares some of her top, juicy tips for ultimate self-pleasure and breaks down how we can all become more comfortable in our bodies, emotionally and physically, during sex. We discuss how pleasure, intimacy, and connection ar...

We welcome world-famous sexologist and author, Jaiya Ma, for a juicy, honest conversation around sexual wellness. Jaiya has made it her life mission to raise consciousness about pleasure and sexuality on this earth and give people the tools to uncover their sexual power. She candidly shares her own sexual awakening and how she came to reclaim her view of sex and herself despite ingrained narrative...

What is an acupuncturist/energy healer doing talking about sex? Dr. Jill Blakeway, who I had the pleasure of working with on my fertility journey, says that our libido is life energy. Today we’re discussing her book Sex Again, which she wrote to help her patients get back to sex, but from the perspective of what sex is or can do for you energetically. She explains that sex can be used as a tool fo...

As a new mother, we could not be more excited to talk all things pregnancy with Dr. Aviva Romm, Yale-trained MD, midwife, Sakara Council member, and someone Danielle and I use as a trusted resource for questions on motherhood both for Sakara and personally. She was the one who I picked up the phone and called when I had a miscarriage, when I was struggling with fertility, and then finally when I w...

In this episode, we sit down with Lunch on Me founder and bestselling author, LaRayia Gaston, to learn more about her incredible mission of ending starvation and providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of LA’s homeless community. Gaston’s work focuses on giving everyone access to whole, clean food and showing us all the importance of living in gratitude through helping others....

In this episode, we sit down with Ally Bogard, spiritual guru and yoga teacher, who is also the co-creator of Upwards.gold, Gaiatri Yoga Teacher Training, and Sound Mind Meditation. Ally has been a close, personal friend of Danielle and Whitney for many years and throughout this episode, they intimately discuss the importance of re-evaluating ingrained narratives and how reframing internal thought...

In this episode, we sit down with the father of modern wellness and celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Howard Murad. Founder of cult-favorite skincare line, Murad Skincare, Dr. Murad has been treating patients for over 30 years using his unique total body approach to healing the skin. Throughout this episode he explains his journey to building a skincare empire and the connection between skin and inner...

NUSHU Founder Vanessa Cornell is on a mission to repopularize the age-old tradition of women’s circles. By coming together in a group committed to safety and non-judgement, we can create space for powerful co-healing. In participating in these groups, it allows us all to experience the healing power of human connection and examine our own sense of self in the world. Throughout this episode, we dis...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Lipman, Functional Medicine doctor who incorporates western and eastern medicine into his work. He explains the connection between inflammation and aging and breaks down the difference between healthy and unhealthy aging. Dr. Lipman warns of the harm in fad diets and advocates for eating close to nature and staying away from processed foods. Throughout t...