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Courageous Wellness

Courageous Wellness is a platform to interview diverse people about their personal journeys in health and wellness. From physical wellness, to emotional and spiritual, we hear courageous stories. We are committed to de-stigmatizing conversations in the wellness space and celebrate the experiences and lessons of our guests. Aly and Erica are certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches with advanced training in gut health and hormone health, and both have had incredible personal wellness journeys.
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Episodes

Crohn’s/Colitis Specialist, Dane Johnson, Talks IBS, IBD, Crohn’s, Pain to Purpose & Healing Chronic Issues

Dane Johnson is the board certified Nutritionist who founded CrohnsColitisLifestyle to help others struggling with IBD to find relief just as he has. Dane started showing signs of IBD at the age of 19 when he noticed some blood in his stool. It wasn't until he was 23 years old that he couldn't ignore his symptoms any longer. After several years of going to various doctors and spending thousands of dollars trying to get treatment Dane learned that he needed to be his biggest advocate and listen t...

Aug 13, 20251 hr 9 min

Twin Flames, Karmic Soulmates, & Mercury Retrograde with Erica Stein

Erica talks to us this week about the astro energy in the sky, talks twin flames, karmic soulmates and retrogrades. Listen to Erica talk Love & Relationship Astrology on the Mostly Dating Podcast, available on all platforms. Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-dating/id1511213974?i=1000701568634 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 06, 202531 min

Intuitive Eating RD, Samantha Barash Talks a Weight Inclusive Approach to Nutrition, Curiosity, and The Real Truth About Willpower

Samantha Barash is a Metro Detroit based intuitive eating registered dietitian dedicated to supporting individuals cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Tap Into Nutrition utilizes a non-diet, weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size approach to empower our clients to break free from chronic dieting and understand nutrition in a gentle, evidence-based approach that emphasizes mental health as just as important as physical health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Jul 30, 202552 min

NYC Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Alexis Parcells, Talks Breast Implants, Botox, All Things Scars (& Things to Watch For with Accidents!)

Alexis Parcells, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in New York City and New Jersey. She has expertise in both surgical and nonsurgical techniques, including in lasers, breast surgeries, and nonsurgical injectables. Dr. Parcells is also the founder of Sunnie Skin , a medical-grade skin care and scar brand. She serves as a clinical instructor for medical students and residents and has presented her research on an international stage. Dr. Parcells is a mother and she is on the EL...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 2 min

Channel & Intuitive, Mariana Cooper, Talks Intuition, Spirit Guides, Mastering Your Energetic Abilities, and Tapping into Our “Senses”

Mariana Cooper is an internationally acclaimed intuitive life strategist and host of the Aha! Moments Radio Show and the Aha! Moments World Telesummits . She has an MBA and a Bachelors degree in psychology. Mariana is also a certified third-generation intuitive and channel who has helped thousands of clients through private mentorship and readings, dynamic workshops and a huge range of audio and video courses. Her new book, beyond intuition, The Missing Handbook to Mastering Your Energetic Abili...

Jul 16, 20251 hr 15 min

Sam Cutler on MINDFULL, Intuitive Eating, and Going Viral For Your Wedding Day Diet

Sam Cutler is a social media force, with over 400k followers. Having started her creator career almost 10 years ago, she has taken followers on a journey of total transformation. Today, Sam is the founder of MINDFULL , a meal planning and health coaching app where she guides thousands of women to live a life of food freedom, walking away from counting and tracking towards a life of eating primarily whole, nourishing foods. MINDFULL offers a unique solution to diverse women globally, with members...

Jul 02, 20251 hr 11 min

Hair Health and Creative Evolution with Celebrity Stylist and St. Meto Founder, Kristen Shaw

Today we sit down with Kristen Shaw, celebrity hairstylist, men’s groomer, and founder of St. Meto. St. Meto recently launched their first bespoke product, “Mother Clay,” on June 10th. Mother Clay is a once a month treatment for hair dulled by buildup, brassiness, and every day stress. Inspired by ancient detoxifying traditions, this clay based treatment binds to impurities and residue, revealing natural shine, bounce and texture that you thought was gone for good and ideal for all hair types an...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 8 min

Cason Crane on Activism, Climbing Life’s Mountains, Mental Fortitude, and Living Life to the Fullest

Today we welcome Tony Award Winning, Mountaineer, Cason Crane. Cason has traveled to over 100 countries on all seven continents. ​In 2013, Cason became the fifth youngest and first openly LGBT person to climb Mt. Everest and the Seven Summits - the highest mountain on each continent. He achieved this feat while raising over $135,000 for youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention. Cason is an entrepreneur who aims to inspire those to live a more fulfilled and adventurous life through his bu...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 14 min

Raising Calm Kids in A World of Worry with Ashley Graber and Maria Evans

Today, we sit down with nationally recognized parent coaches and psychotherapists Ashley Graber and Maria Evans, authors of the new book: ‘RAISING CALM KIDS IN A WORLD OF WORRY.’ This book equips parents of children ages 6-12 with easy-to-use, science-backed, concrete tools to ease their kids’ anxieties. Graber and Evans have been featured in Washington Post , National Geographic , Thrive Global , Goop , Mindbodygreen , and BuzzFeed . As educators, they’ve taught empirically-backed psychotherapi...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 8 min

Riana Malia Talks The Quantum Pattern Protocol, Divorce, & Deep Transformation

Riana Malia is an accomplished transformation coach with over 20 years of experience in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming, Quantum Time Release, and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. She is dedicated to helping women, primarily in their 40s and beyond, overcome obstacles and truly live their best lives, whether that means finding their true love or reaching new career highs. Having gone through a divorce, a failed business, and several broken promises from family, Riana craved a stable life for ...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 5 min

Breaking Free of “The Good Daughter Syndrome” with Author and Therapist, Katherine Fabrizio

Today, we have a conversation with KATHERINE FABRIZIO, psychotherapist and author of ‘ THE GOOD DAUGHTER SYNDROME : Help for Empathic Daughters of Narcissistic, Borderline, or Difficult Mothers Trapped in the Role of the Good Daughter , ’ a book about generational trauma that lies at the intersection of good girl conditioning and difficult mothers. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical practice and her own deeply personal journey, Katherine is dedicated to helping daughters reclaim their identi...

May 28, 20251 hr 7 min

Eamon Dolan Talks “The Power of Parting,” The False Idol of Family, and The Spectrum in Estrangement

Today, we sit down with Eamon Dolan, author of the new book: THE POWER OF PARTING released in April, to demonstrate why adults choosing to break up with toxic relatives may be the only moral solution for those enmeshed in unhealthy or abusive family dynamics. It’s a deeply personal, poignant piece that debunks cultural messages and social taboos informing our collective bias towards reconciliation; speaks to the phenomenon’s growing prevalence in society (estimated to affect up to 50% of the pop...

May 21, 20251 hr 5 min

Britt Frank on Parts Work, IFS and Her New Book, ‘Align Your Mind’

Today, we welcome author and neuro-psychotherapist Britt Frank. Her new book, ALIGN YOUR MIND: Tame Your Inner Critic and Make Peace with Your Shadow Using the Power of Parts Work was released yesterday on May 13th. This engaging and practical book offers a deep dive into the inner workings of your mind, helping you tame anxiety, heal trauma, and overcome self-doubt by befriending and harmonizing the multiple voices within you. Through Parts Work and the latest research on Internal Family System...

May 14, 202557 min

Author, Speaker & Creative Guide, Aime McNee, Talks: “We Need Your Art,” A Revolutionary Reprogramming of Everything We’ve Been Taught About Creativity & Navigating our “Shame Stories”

Today Aly sits down with Amie McNee, author of the new book: WE NEED YOUR ART: Stop Messing Around and Make Something, a powerful manifesto for artists of all kinds. Amie is the creator behind the popular Instagram account Inspired To Write, which has amassed over 440k loyal community members. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, Amie’s guidance will help you overcome self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism to build a sustainable creative practice. Download “Long Live...

May 07, 20251 hr 8 min

Carrie Berk Discusses Mindfire, Mental Health, and The Misconceptions of OCD

Carrier Berk is a Journalist, influencer, author, actor, activist, and at just 22 years old, she has a life’s worth of accomplishments under her belt. She is a verified content creator across several social media channels with a combined monthly engagement of more than 100M. Carrie has collaborated with top fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands including Netflix, HBO Max, Walt Disney World, and Pixar, among many others. She has also been profiled in publications including: The Wall Street Journa...

Apr 30, 202556 min

NYT Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson, Shares Her Love Story, Talks How “Not To Sweat the Small Stuff,” Facing Grief and Navigating “The Big Stuff.”

Today we welcome Kristine Carlson, co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff books. The newest edition to the series, is DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF EVERY DAY: 365 Simple Ways to Live a Life You Love. Kristine Carlson and her late husband, Bestselling author Dr. Richard Carlson, taught millions of people how to let go of the anxieties, upsets, and fears that can derail your day and instead focus on what really matters. Kristine shares the powerful love story shared...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 9 min

Aly & Erica Do a Catch-up and Discuss Pregnancy Body Dismorphia, Erica’s Love for Meghan Markle, & Not Getting Medical Advice From Your Algorithm

This week on the show Aly and Erica sit down for a catch-up with each other. The hosts discuss: -body dysmorphia in pregnancy -Erica’s love for pop culture and Meghan Markle -Wellness Astrology Updates -Nutrition Coaching Updates -Not Taking Medical Advice From Your Algorithm Go to zbiotics.com/CWPOD and use CWPOD at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ZBiotics has a 100% money-back guarantee, so if you’re unsatisfied for any reason they will refund your money, no ...

Apr 16, 202545 min

Carleigh Ferrante of @MostlyDating Talks Dating Rules, Apps, Dating in Your 30s, & Questions to Discover Aligned Values

This week on the podcast, Erica sits down with Carleigh Ferrante of Most Dating. Carleigh is a writer, creator, and the host of Mostly Dating, a podcast about the intersection of dating and relationships with all other areas of your life (wellness, self-care, family, career, etc.) Known for her direct-yet-approachable advice, Carleigh creates content centered on all stages of dating, with actionable tips to help you find and develop the most aligned relationship. Today we talk: Dating Rules, App...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 7 min

Neil Markey of Beckley Retreats On Psilocybin, Meditation, PTSD, and Community Health

As co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, Neil is passionate about sharing the science-backed benefits of psychedelics in conjunction with the contemplative practices that support holistic wellbeing. Neil was A Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, and had been deployed once to Iraq, and twice to Afghanistan. After returning, he was an MBA/ MIA masters student at Columbia University, and suffered from depression and PTSD. This led him to alternative wellbeing practices...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 4 min

Jillian Greaves, MPH, RD, LDN, Talks Fertility, The Birth Control Pill, & Supporting Progesterone

Jillian Greaves (MPH, RD, LDN) is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Women's Health Specialist, podcast co-host, and founder of the highest-rated dietitian and functional nutrition business in Boston. She has been recognized across major publications such as Dr. Axe , Healthline and EatingWell for her transformative and unique approach to wellness. Jillian is an open book, ready to share how women can take back control of their health, eliminate their symptoms naturally, and start really living ag...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 6 min

Aly + Erica Recap Expo West 2025 & Catch Up!

This week on the show Aly and Erica do their annual Expo West Convention Roundup. They talk natural food trends, observations and as always, their favorite finds of 2025! You’ll also hear the hosts share some personal updates including all about Erica’s exciting article co-written with her husband, which made the front page of Vanity Fair. Read it here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 1 min

Alexis Barber Shares Her Personal Journey and Talks TOO SMART FOR THIS: A Journal to Build Self-Trust and Stop Settling for Less Than You Deserve

Today on the show, we welcome Alexis Barber, Author of the new book, TOO SMART FOR THIS: A Journal to Build Self-Trust and Stop Settling for Less Than You Deserve . Alexis is many things: a popular content creator, founder and owner of Too Collective , and a Wharton MBA candidate. Her new book, TOO SMART FOR THIS , is a guide to recognizing that the answers you’re looking for are already within you, and you’re actually too smart not to see how amazing you are. Alexis guides readers to build a fo...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 5 min

Big News - Aly’s Pregnancy Announcement!

This week, Erica and Aly sit down together to share Aly’s pregnancy news! The co-hosts talk about Aly’s experience trying to conceive, what she leaned into for prep and support, and getting the good news. Aly also shares about the physical and emotional components to her pregnancy so far, and the two get excited about welcoming the first Courageous Wellness babe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 202544 min

Lindsey Mazza Talks Reframing Your Mindset, Advocating for Your Future Self, and Making Wellness Inclusive

Lindsey Mazza is an entrepreneurial lawyer turned leadership catalyst and motivational speaker, who knows all about what the power of self-advocacy can do to transform your calling and your future. Having been born with a physical disability that affected all aspects of her life, she tapped into the power of her own voice to change her narrative so that she can show others how to step into their true purpose. Lindsey was born with holt oram syndrome. She became an attorney, built a business and ...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 2 min

Nahid de Belgeonne, “The Nervous System Whisperer, Talks Her New Book: SOOTHE: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma

Nahid de Belgeonne —known as “the nervous system whisperer” joins us today to discuss her new book: SOOTHE: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma. This restorative guide —instructs readers on the practice of self-soothing, showing us how to physically release stress by tapping into our senses, breath, and movement. Nahid is a trained and neuroscience-informed somatic movement educator with over 15 years’ experience in yoga and breath work. Control Body Odor ANYW...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 9 min

Rachel Baker Talks Sexual Self Care, Pleasure, Postpartum Intimacy and the Pros of Scheduling Sex

Today, we have a conversation with Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO , one of Australia’s leading sexual wellness brands, and an expert in the field of sexual health and empowerment. Rachel founded LBDO in 2021 to provide beautifully designed, high-quality sexual wellness products that foster deeper connection and intimacy. Her mission is to normalize conversations about sexual health and empower individuals to embrace sexual wellness as part of their overall well-being. Today, we have a really wond...

Feb 12, 20251 hr

Hormones, Cycle Tracking, and Taking Control of Your Cycle with Authors of “The Cycle Book,” Laura Federico, LCSW and Morgan Miller, CPM

Today, we interview Laura Federico, LCSW, and Morgan Miller, CPM, authors of THE CYCLE BOOK: An Interactive Step-by-Step Guide to Tracking Hormones and Knowing Your Body — a groundbreaking, customizable guide designed by a midwife and a clinical sex therapist who understand the urgent need for a more reliable and empowering method of cycle tracking. Laura and Morgan are true experts in the space. Through their combined wisdom, this guide goes beyond fertility to offer insights into your sex life...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 3 min

Jessie De Lowe On Grounded Manifestation, Mindset, and Creating the Life You Desire

Manifestation Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, Art Therapist, and Devoted Wellness Enthusiast Jessie De Lowe provides life-enhancing, enriching, and enlightening experiences to clients across the globe. Through one-on-one Manifestation Sessions, Relationship Coaching sessions and group Manifestation Workshops that blend her background in therapeutic healing with spirituality, positive psychology and neuroscience. Jessie’s mission is to inspire people to live the most vibrant, authentic and exci...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 4 min

Amanda Kuda Talks Living Alcohol Free, Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol, and Going from Sober Curious to Sober Serious

Amanda Kuda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. She’s a holistic life coach, speaker and author living, in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Amanda’s first book, Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life is out now. L...

Jan 22, 20251 hr
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