Wellness and Wanderlust

Ayurveda is the science of life, and it can help us better understand our bodies and their imbalances. This week is a deep dive into Ayurveda with Dr. Justine Lemos , Ayurvedic practitioner, teacher and host of the brand new podcast, Third Eye Roll . Justine is also the host of Thrive: Self-Healing with Ayurveda , on Gaia TV. In today’s conversation, Justine shares how Ayurveda helps us determine...

Accepting our bodies unconditionally can often feel like a radical act. How can we ditch the diet culture and love our bodies, while still practicing healthy habits? This week, we chat with Lizzy Cangro, nutritionist and author of the new book, Reclaim the Rebel: 12 Rebellious Acts to Achieve Unconditional Love for Your Body . In our conversation, Lizzy shares her own story of recovery from an eat...

How can we find purpose and meaning in life's most painful moments? This week, we chat with author Poonam Bhuchar all about how we can understand our pain and regain control of our lives. After surviving sexual assault, multiple suicide attempts and an abusive arranged marriage, Poonam created the SAFE Method, a four-step system to help you heal from trauma. In this episode, Poonam shares her own...

For many of us, decluttering is a huge part of our New Year's Resolutions, but getting started can often feel overwhelming. This week, we chat with Jane Stoller, also known as Organized Jane , all about how we can declutter our homes, minds and businesses. Jane is the author of ‘“Organizing For Your Lifestyle” and “Decluttering for Dummies,” and she’s passionate about helping others reduce stress...

How can we navigate the confusing world of holistic health -- without breaking the bank? Meet Krista Berlincourt, an inspiring entrepreneur and co-founder of Kensho Health , a platform that makes it easy to find high-quality and affordable holistic health care. Kensho Health came to life after Krista went through her own healing journey, helping to take the guesswork out of holistic health. In thi...

What does it mean to tap into our divine feminine? This week, we're about to find out! Elé de Posson is a business mentor, spiritual teacher and host of the Sacred Roots Podcast . She is also the author of two books, “The Self Healing Spiral” and “The Path of Femininity.” In this week’s episode, Elé and I talk about tapping into our divine feminine energy and how it can help us receive abundance i...

What is Ayurveda, and how can we use this ancient science to improve our health? Lillian Jacobs is an LA based holistic health coach and Ayurvedic health coach with clients nationwide. Ayurveda is considered the sister science of yoga and it’s a modality that focuses on treating the root causes of illness rather than the symptoms. In this episode, Lillian shares her own wellness journey and how Ay...

Happy New Year! Today's episode is a short and sweet solo episode where we wrap up 2021, discuss the comparison trap we all experience with social media, and share wellness trend predictions for 2022. I also share what I'm working on this year, how I'm structuring my goals by quarter, and what our listeners are looking to manifest in the new year. Plus, you'll find out my one-word theme for 2022,...

Do you have an inner narrator, and what does that voice say to you? In this episode, I’m chatting with Valerie Gordon, author of "Fire Your Narrator: A Storyteller's Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life." Valerie is also an Emmy Award-winning producer and the founder of Commander-in-She, a communications and career strategy firm. Valerie and I talk about those inner narrators we al...

What does it mean to harness your inner CEO? This week, we're about to find out! Becca Powers is a Fortune 500 sales executive and author of the new book, “Harness Your Inner CEO,” which explores how we can create the life of our dreams and focus on the things that matter most to us. She shares the story of how she lifted herself up after hitting an emotional rock bottom and pursued a life of pass...

Meet our favorite Wellness Witch! Tandy Gutierrez is the founder and creator of Unicorn Wellness , an online Pilates studio that offers a unique blend of wellness, fitness and spirituality. In this episode, Tandy shares her healing journey from autoimmune disease and a thyroidectomy, and how both wellness and fitness played a role in that journey. We talk about rituals to incorporate into our live...

Who else needs a spa trip? We're combining wellness and wanderlust this week as we chat with Tammy Pahel from the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort . We talk about some of the trends taking place in wellness travel, and how touchless wellness has become a game changer during the pandemic. We also talk about wellness modalities like halotherapy, salt float baths and even retreats that the resort has h...

How can we take ownership of our reproductive health? This week, we chat with Haley Smith, a women’s health nutritionist and certified fertility awareness method practitioner. Through the fertility awareness method, Haley guides women to either consciously conceive or avoid pregnancy through their bodies’ innate rhythms. In our conversation, we talk about how the fertility awareness method works a...

'Tis the season for giving thanks! This week, I sit down with Andrew Jordan Nance , founder of Mindful Arts San Francisco and author of several children’s books on mindfulness, including Puppy Mind. Mindful Arts San Francisco provides mindfulness instruction to youth in underserved San Francisco schools. In our conversation, Andrew and I talk about why mindfulness is so important for our youth to...

Let's talk about the roads less traveled! This week's guest is Marcia Simon, travel advisor and owner of Friendly Group Travel , and we're discussing all things wanderlust. Marcia recently embarked on an adventure that, as a travel advisor, she would never recommend to her clients - taking a road trip across the United States with no pre-booked hotels or itinerary. In this conversation, we learn a...

How can we practice more empathy in our personal and professional lives? This week, we chat with Erin Thorp , leadership coach and author of Inside Out Empathy. In our conversation, Erin and I talk about the role that empathy plays in our communication and leadership styles, and why emotional intelligence is so important for leaders to develop. She shares ways we can improve our empathy muscle wit...

How do our homes reflect our inner selves? This week, we’re chatting with Carrie Leskowitz, an interior designer and life coach, and author of the new book Om For The Home: A Holistic Approach to Interior Design for Your Overall Wellbeing, Body, Mind and Spirit. In our conversation, Carrie shares how our living space can play a role in our overall wellness. We talk about how to improve the energy...

70% of adults in the U.S. have experienced trauma at some point in their lives. This week, we chat with Shalev Amar, lemon law attorney and creator of the YouTube channel, Freedom from Trauma . Shalev shares his personal healing journey, along with how we can identify the sources of trauma in our own lives. We discuss big T vs. little T traumas, different types of healing modalities, the importanc...

We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, but how can we make that a reality? For engineer Jason Elliott, lack of quality sleep was affecting his mood, work performance and overall health. He soon learned that temperature was playing a major role in his sleep quality, and went on to start his company Perfectly Snug , developing a mattress topper that adjusts to the body's tempera...

How can women adjust (and thrive!) in this ever-changing workforce? Our guest today is Heather Odendaal, co-founder of WNORTH , a global organization dedicated to women's leadership development. COVID-19 has had a major impact on our workforce, especially for women, and we talk about some of the challenges women have faced as we adjust to this new landscape. Heather and I discuss the power of comm...

This week, we’re chatting with an inspiring female founder in the world of fashion. Erika Carrero is the founder of Elizée, a luxury footwear brand for women on the go. Her collection combines luxury with comfort, addressing the need for gorgeous heels that don't hurt our feet. In today’s conversation, Erika shares more about her journey from Silicon Valley CFO to Founder and CEO in the world of f...

How does stress impact your physical health? After a harrowing experience in the emergency room, Dr. Lisa Nezneski realized she had to make some changes in her life. Dr. Nezneski is a pharmacist and author of the new book 7 Mindful Questions, which focuses on the seven questions you should ask when navigating a stressful situation. In our conversation, she shares the story behind her wellness jour...

Can you believe it? Wellness and Wanderlust is officially one year old! To celebrate the podcast's first birthday, Valerie shares some behind-the-scenes stories and answers listener questions. Find out the backstory behind Wellness and Wanderlust, how boundary-setting has played a role in her podcasting journey, what dream guests Valerie would love to have on the show, and so much more. Thank you...

How can we support and celebrate the healthcare heroes in our own lives? Meet Bansi Lakhani, the founder and creative spark of Healing Hands Scrubs . After a major heart attack and lifesaving surgery in 1997, Bansi vowed to give back to the healing angels who saved him. Through Healing Hands, Bansi strives to make the world a better place for nurses and other healthcare workers. In our conversatio...

What does it mean when we talk about our higher self, and how can we connect with that part of ourselves? Our guest this week is Nanette Hucknall , founder of Higher Self Yoga and an award-winning author, psychotherapist and teacher. In our conversation, Nanette shares the story of her own spiritual journey and her work as a psychotherapist. We also discuss techniques for busy professionals to inc...