The True Health Podcast

Have you ever wondered what a Blue Zones community consists of? Well, get ready for one of the most beautifully articulate conversations I have ever had about slowing down, community health, longevity, and true health. My guest today is Nichole Warwick, Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Petaluma. Her work has received US Congressional Recognition, she was recognized as a Real Hero in the En...

My guest today is Lauren Popelas, and we are doing a deep dive on all things Spring Nutrition. Topics in this episode include: Seasonal Eating Gut Health Nutrition for Spring Allergies Real Food for Longevity Meal Prepping Favorite Current Recipes The Power of Real Food Natural Movement Community & Social Plans Lauren Popelas is an Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner...

Where is the line between pursuing your health goals, and becoming obsessive about your health goals? Why do we use words like "good" and "bad" when talking about food? What's the difference between enjoying exercise, and tying your sense of self-worth to your body? My guest today is Cassie Steinberg, a brilliant Registered Dietitian who earned both her bachelors and master...

In the wellness world, the word "Transformation" usually equates to a Before and After photo. But what I am asking everyone to do today - regardless of your personal views - is to broaden what the word "Transformation" means to you, and dig into the often-ignored, clunky, challenging, and even brutal process of becoming your true self. My guest today is Jessica Salazar. Jess gr...

This week was my birthday, and today I'm sharing some current reflections, as well as my routines and goals in a variety of areas. We cover my daily eating routine and body image realities, as well as my workout plan (and reason why I train the way I do). We also cover some business goals, alcohol, emotional health and therapy, and beyond. I am entering this new year feeling grateful, loved an...

We are kicking off a "Mindset Masterclass" show theme, with three concepts for transformation. This is an abbreviated dive into three powerful concepts that have changed both my own life and the lives of many clients of mine. 1. The Stories We Tell Ourselves 2. Surprising Yourself 3. Reimagining Expectations To support the podcast, the easiest and most helpful thing you can do is to subs...

Shannon Cury is a breathwork practitioner, facilitator and personal friend, based in San Diego. Her first appearance on the show was episode 37, and today we catch up, with a focus on the conversation centering around our pursuit of unlearning cultural programming, workaholism, and how radical it can feel to be satisfied. We also hear about her recent 60-days off social media, and what came up for...

Today we're exploring Weight Loss Goals vs Health Goals. Where they overlap, where they differ, and how you can pause to ask yourself your current goals.

Our guest today is Maddy Pollack - aka “Coach Maddy” - from our coaching team at Optimized Health. Maddy is an amazing Integrative Health Coach, and is also a certified Female Hormone Health Coach, which is what we’re focusing on in this conversation. Today we’re doing a Female Hormone Health 101 episode. Maddy shares important info around topics like: How to begin tracking your cycle The four pha...

A massive misconception in the diet culture/wellness world is that you simply need more discipline to just "eat less" (and move more). If it were that simple, everyone would do it. Today we are going through 4 specific tools that will help you stay full, satisfied, and enjoying your eating while simultaneously eating the "controlled" portion you've always wanted. Find Ethan...

My guest today needs no introduction! She is my biggest inspiration, my greatest support, and my happy place. Her perspective (and approach to life) is simultaneously sweet yet powerful, brilliant yet magical. I cannot wait for you all to get to delight in her. This is definitely a "Part One", as we deliberately talked solely today about the topic of how to support a partner who is on a...

We are closing out 2023 with what may be my most vulnerable episode yet. Today I am digging into three difficult-yet-ultimately-beautiful revelations I have had in the recent months around my personal health journey. Here is a taste: 1. Middle School Emotional Self & Binge Eating 2. Discipline vs. Disorder (was I celebrated for disordered behavior?) 3. Self-Worth & the Ultimate Difference...

Reading is one of my favorite things in the world. I do it every morning with a cup of black coffee to begin my day. I get a lot of messages asking what books I recommend, asking if I've read something, etc. So I thought I would my favorites in one place, with context on each. Hopefully this helps you, wherever you are on your journey. Links to each book: 1. Gabor Maté - "The Myth of Norm...

This episode gave me chills, and I had a feeling it would... I attended one of David's classes recently, and was so blown away by his spirit and approach that I invited him that day to be on the show. This conversation is for anyone wanting to explore a more positive association with movement/fitness or wanting to debunk myths about yoga, wellness, and its approachability. It is also a masterc...

In this short episode, we dig into the statistics about New Years Resolutions. The types of goals people commonly set, the percentage of people that stick to their goals through the next year, and the ones who fall into what has become an unofficial new holiday - "Quitter's Day". We're offering 40% off your first month of health coaching if you sign up through the end of the year...

While there is nothing regrettable or negative about saying "I don't want to even THINK about this food and health stuff through this holiday. I'm going to eat a bunch of whatever I want and enjoy it all", and I truly resonate and respect that if that is your decision - that is not who this episode is for. This episode is for anyone who is heading into the holidays looking to enj...

*Note: this episode is not to be considered medical advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please seek proper care from a certified practitioner Katie is the owner of Family Connection Chiropractic in San Diego, but her passion for exploring all things health, wellness and body go far beyond the chiropractic table.  The relationship with food, body image and the intersection of the two wit...

One of the most commons things I hear from health coaching clients, workshop attendees, or just people in general is that they feel like they are snacking too much at night. In this episode, we'll quickly go through the three main reasons people snack at night, and some straight-forward solutions for how to navigate it! As always, if you have any further questions please never hesitate to reac...

Taylor Fazio is a Registered Dietitian and Wellness Advisor at The Lanby, a primary care membership in New York City. She received both her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She has extensive experience in private nutrition counseling and corporate wellness. By blending up-to-date science with realistic advic...

Seth Kallen is the founder of This Fiction Music, an artist management company and record label based in Los Angeles and London. He has worked with a number of chart topping and global touring artists from around the world, including X Ambassadors, Jukebox the Ghost, JP Saxe, Bloom Twins, Tors, Will Linley, and more. He is also the founder of This Trip, a travel and experiences company for music i...

"The heaviest weight in the gym is the front door." I first heard this from Jonathan Goodman, and it is so true. Today we explore everything that psychologically stands between you and the front door... and we talk through strategies and mindset shifts that can change it. Ethan Online: Optimized Health (Web): ⁠https://www.optimizedhealthcoaching.com/⁠ Diet Culture Day (Web): https://www....

Bridget Hilton is co-author of the "Experiential Billionaire" book, which was just released. Her backstory is fascinating, and jumps from helping launch the careers of artists like Rihanna, The Weeknd and Taylor Swift, to shifting into founding the first ever social good electronics company which helped more than 50,000 people receive the gift of hearing for the first time.  She is passi...

My guest today is Katrina Baccetti, a San Francisco-based expert practitioner across a variety of modalities that connect mind to body. She is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, meditation and breathwork instructor, certified Reiki practitioner, as well as a Mindset Coach and regularly hosts both online classes as well as in-person wellness retreats globally.  Today, she offers weekly studio cl...

Today we explore the ins and outs of binge eating, including how it shows up, the role it plays, and strategies for working through your personal relationship with binge eating. We read through technical definitions, warning signs, symptoms and diagnostic criteria according to the National Eating Disorder Association and Mayo Clinic, as well as exploring our collective, societal relationship with...

Today we're going through two realities of your health journey that you don't want to hear. These are also two realities that, because you don't want to hear them, you're often not told by those in the health and wellness space. But, in service of what actually will bring you a healthy life, we're exploring those realities in depth today. Episode Event References: - Occidental...