Waves of Joy

Friendship is a verb; you have to make it happen. I went through a lot of my life thinking I could do this alone. A few years ago, when I turned 30, I realized I was entirely wrong, and I needed genuine connections in my life. Kate and I met on our first day of school at Sonoran University. The energy she radiated was palpable, and immediately, I knew this was a lifelong friendship in the making....

I know a little bit about a lot, but I know nothing about being a first-time mama! Today, I have my dear friend and former client, Jenna McCoy here to talk to you about getting pregnant, unplanned c-sections, training, nutrition, and ALL the life changes that come with becoming a mom. Jenna's positive outlook on life, eagerness to remain in the present moment, and her go-with-the-flow attitud...

The truth is, landlords grow rich in their sleep. My big take away, YOUR TEAM MATTERS because building relationships are key to your success as a real estate inventor. The importance of finding a mentor, an attorney, an accountant, and an institution for financing are all pivotal in this process. From cash flow, to purchase price, to tenant disputes, Tyler covers it all on today's episode. Th...

We worry that if we let all of our colors blaze brightly, we’ll be perceived as being “too much.” About 6 weeks ago, I booked a last-minute trip to Ireland before beginning naturopathic school. It seemed like a less-than-ideal time as I was in the middle of a move from California to Arizona, but after meditating on it, I knew it was for me. Ireland was not a place on my list of places to visit, bu...

What You Need To Know About Age + Fertility. Blissfully in love, thriving in pursuit of becoming a naturopathic doctor and healthy on a cellular level. Yet here we are, having tough conversations about starting a family. Let me tell you friends, those beautiful gifts you prayed for; chances are, you're living them out in this very moment and missing every single one. We often build our lives...

If you've been here for a while, you know that my health has been anything but ideal the past few years. But, like I always say, the numbers are constantly happening FOR me, not TO me. That said, I have been feeling great recently and wanted to get a new baseline done since my original labs were drawn back in 2021. High levels of E. coli, h pylori, staph, strep, no testosterone and gluten int...

"Why do people always seem to have room for dessert? For many of us the following situation is all too familiar: you just finished your meal and feel full, but as soon as dessert arrives, you cannot resist eating it. Why?" Two reasons: a mechanism called ‘sensory satiation’ – getting bored with the same flavor – and the related ‘variety effect’ – a bigger appetite with a wider variety of...

The episode you didn't know you needed! Tyler Young is a dynamic blend of healthcare professional and culinary enthusiast. By day, he's a dedicated doctor of physical therapy, and by night, a foodie who revels in the unconventional. Beyond his medical career, Tyler is a successful entrepreneur, owning five businesses. His mission is to inspire others to lead fulfilling lives, emphasizing...

According to Dr. Whitbourne, the age that really matters is your answer to this very question: HOW OLD DO YOU FEEL?  "What if, for a moment, you forgot what the calendar said and even forgot what your functional age is? The age you feel may very well be the most critical factor determining your health, happiness, and longevity. Research has shown that people who are happiest and best adjusted...

We add stress to our mornings in our fight against the alarm clock. To be honest, I can remember maybe three times in my life that I pushed snooze on my alarm. I guess I don't understand its purpose. If I wanted to wake up at a different time, why wouldn't I just set my alarm for that time instead of an earlier one to tap an " oh shit, don't sleep too long" button to start...

Ally and I just get each other! On every level, we share an intense energy and love of life that brings an insurmountable joy to my heart. Knowing each other for less than a year, we have this thing where we stare deeply into each other's eyes, and the exam answers just appear. We appreciate wholesome, organic food from our beautiful mother Earth, even if it means breaking the bank, and on th...

Your hormones are a beautiful symphony working together endlessly to balance your mood, memory, menstrual cycle, and overall health. Unfortunately, most of us take this intricate symphony for granted until someone decides not to do their job, ruining the entire performance. So let me ask you this: have you ever had a low mood, no energy to do anything, heavy menstrual cycles, low sex drive, hair l...

"Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously." -Prentis Hemphill. Are you a yes-to-everything kind of person? Do you find yourself agreeing to things that you know do not align with your values, but they make other people happy? Is it challenging for you to say no or to define what's okay versus what's NOT okay?  I WAS THIS WOMAN! YES to 1000 extra...

Whoa, what a freaking ride 2023 was! I went from being overweight and super sick to hot and hormonally balanced thanks to 2 essential things. I had a near-death experience that awakened a part of my soul that I didn't know was asleep. I moved my little family across the country for my doctorate program just to realize during orientation that I made a huge mistake. These are just a few things...

Growing up in a small town, I would call myself one of the "least popular" girls in school. It's not that I wasn't friendly or athletic or "goofy" pretty (you know, that awkward stage where you dress in bell bottoms and a baggy t-shirt), but I didn't "know" the right people. My family relocated to upstate NY when I was in 5th grade (a peculiar age to tr...

Insanity and greatness are next-door neighbors. Every bold venture requires a level of mastery that leads you to side step (sometimes not so gracefully) on the line of changing the world and losing your mind. Virtually everything we do is to change how we feel, and with deep-seated purpose and concentration, we quickly meet challenges, failures, and setbacks with an open mind, ready to learn anoth...

Today's episode is a little bit of everything because, let's face it, I have been married to medical school, and I miss you guys. So let's chat about all the things! First off, have you ever thought to yourself, why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? You believe you are worthy of quality people in your life, yet you don't know who to call when your spouse drives you nut...

There are many types of headaches and natural ways to feel better faster. As a chronic migraine sufferer I am here to share with you some incredible research and insight about your brain pain. Whether it's a migraine, cluster, tension, or hormonal headache, you are not alone and together we can decrease the frequency and intensity of these debilitating monsters. Remember, symptoms are serving...

You know those oh shit, now what, why me moments that you keep hidden from those you love and those you lead? What if I told you those lessons humanized you and vastly increased your credibility with other people? When was the last time you thought the Instagram filters that chisel your jawline, add a bronze glow, and slim your waistline was actually something to strive for? IT'S NOT!! Today,...

Your past is your past, and it's entirely up to you to either accept or deny this reality. Recently, I have shared some deep, vulnerable conversations with friends and strangers alike, and my takeaways were one and the same. Each of us attempts to dance gracefully on our tiptoes through life, hoping not to screw anything up or disappoint anyone, all the while letting what we have already been...

If you have ever had heartburn or spent far too long on media, this episode is for you. I spent the better half of my childhood popping those pretty pastel-colored, chalk-textured things we call tums. I mean, the pink ones really grew on me, so what's a couple of extra going to hurt before and after spaghetti Wednesdays and pizza Fridays at school?  Little did I know I was doing far more harm...

Have you ever wondered how your relationship would change if you asked the hard questions? You know those questions that quite frankly terrify you because what if you don't like the answer? Well, today, I caught my sexy other half off guard for a quick recap on our first year of dating. He has challenged my point of view, upleveled my fitness game and created a safe space for my vulnerable he...

"How are you?" Good thanks. This automated response of "good thanks" has us acting and talking like robots, disregarding emotion and rapid changes in our daily lives. Today, we discuss where this response comes from and how it may stem from mainstream knowledge. First, it's an unconscious protective mechanism to keep us from being vulnerable about how we are truly doing. S...

Fasting is the daunting word that people associate with starvation. Jason Fung says it best, "Starvation is the involuntary absence of food. It is neither deliberate nor controlled. Starving people have no idea when and where their next meal will come from. Fasting, however, is the voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual, health or other reasons."  When was the last time you went wi...

Have you ever done a ton of research, interviewing, and investigating before making a huge life decision, only to find out when getting there that you may not have made the best decision? I feel you hard right now, and boy, is it an uncomfortable feeling. I promised complete transparency with you all when I began this podcast almost two years ago, and today is no different from any other.  Tony Ro...