Happy Wellness Wednesday! On this episode of Courageous Wellness, we sit down with Carly Stein, the CEO and founder, of Beekeepers Naturals! Carly is an inspiring 27 year old Goldman Sachs trader turned Bee Whisperer. She is on a mission to save the bees while educating people on the integral role they play in our food and eco-system. She is a beekeeper herself who developed an delicious and innovative bee-made nutraceutical product line that provides effective, natural solutions to help fight i...
Dec 12, 2018•55 min•Ep. 28
Today on the podcast we sit down with Danielle Hartnett Whittaker and discuss all things clean beauty! Danielle shares how she found The Beauty Counter (a female driven certified B Corp ), the most important items to keep clean in your routine, and how she learned to combat fear. Danielle is an inspiration and has so much knowledge to share about clean/green beauty and living. To learn more about beauty counter and clean beauty you can follow Danielle at https://www.beautycounter.com/daniellewhi...
Dec 05, 2018•53 min•Ep. 25
Sydney Rose Miller joins us this week for a deep conversation all about career changes, fitness, and the responsibility of privilege. Sydney was born and raised in NYC and started her career as a high school English teacher before transitioning to the fitness world. Her goal is to help others fill their own cups; charge their own batteries; become inspired and confident; and access their own power. On this episode, she openly discusses the responsibility of privilege and shares her passion for l...
Nov 28, 2018•53 min•Ep. 27
This week on the podcast we sit down with One Whole Life (OWL) Venice founder Lindsey Erin and Andre Bolourchi to discuss all things bone broth. OWL Venice offers some of the best tasting bone broth elixirs on the market, and ships nationwide. They also offer a nourishing vegan mineral broth. In this episode we discuss how OWL Venice started, all things gut health, growing a sustainable business, the OWL Venice cleanse, and so much more. To learn more about OWL Venice and try a 4, 6, or 8 day cl...
Nov 21, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 26
Amy Brubaker joins us this week to discuss surviving breast cancer, motherhood, and her new normal. Amy takes us through diagnosis to recovery, the journey of being a mother through chemotherapy, hair loss, depression, and so much more. We also share the inspiration and support she received from friends and strangers. Amy is an absolute light and you will be so inspired by her beyond courageous story. You can follow Amy on Instagram @AmyWardrobe or find her online at www.amywardrobe.com Don’t fo...
Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 24
This week Aly and Erica are joined by the courageous Joanna of the popular blog and Instagram "Keto in Canada." We dive deep and discuss Joanna's 60lb weight loss after finding the Ketogenic diet two years ago. We also talk all things Keto, her emotional eating journey (which is what led her to discovering the Keto Diet!), and even talk food addiction. Take a listen and prepare to learn and be inspired by Joanna's incredible personal story! To learn more about Joanna you can follow her on Instag...
Nov 07, 2018•50 min•Ep. 23
Happy Halloween and Wellness Wednesday! Today on the podcast it is just the two of us! We get RAW, real, and super personal as we discuss weight loss journeys, digestion and gut health, the "I Weigh" movement, and taking responsibility for the content we expose ourselves to! Join us for some girl talk and discussion into topics inspiring us and making us reflect and look deep — there’s even a little Halloween candy discussion at the end what’s your favorite Halloween treat? Don't forget to subsc...
Oct 31, 2018•58 min•Ep. 22
This week on Courageous Wellness, we welcome filmmaker, actress, and podcast host Pallavi Sastry! Pallavi is the lead producer on the documentary film: INVISIBLE, which is currently in post-production. "Invisible," tells the often ignored stories of people suffering from Fibromyalgia, a syndrome that many still believe doesn’t exist. The film also exposes the fight with insurance and drug companies for proper treatment and how access to holistic health and education is determined by class and mo...
Oct 24, 2018•54 min•Ep. 21
This week on Courageous Wellness we sit down with Arielle of The Blonde Files! We get REAL as we discuss Arielle's journey in health and wellness. In this episode we also talk all things The Gut Microbiome, how she found a fitness and eating plan that works for her, and what it is like to run a lifestyle blog! Arielle is so honest, authentic, and strong -- prepare to be majorly inspired by her courageous story! To learn more about Arielle visit www.theblondefiles.com and find her on instagram @t...
Oct 17, 2018•42 min•Ep. 20
This week on Courageous Wellness we sit down with, Dr. Darren Clair, a leader in lifestyle medicine. Dr. Clair has been practicing medicine in the Los Angeles area for over 30 years and has helped thousands of patients improve and maintain their overall health and vitality. He is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist, and in 2003, he opened Vibrance Medical Group, Inc. in order to pursue his passion for helping people use their body’s own natural curative powers to heal their ailments and stay heal...
Oct 10, 2018•51 min•Ep. 19
This week on Courageous Wellness we talk with the incredible Meredith Brayley! Meredith is a graduate of The National Holistic Institute for Massage Therapy in Los Angeles and The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. Prior to her work in holistic health, she spent 20 years as a professional broadway and film dancer, singer, and actress. On today's episode we discuss her career evolution and how she came to holistic health and healing through her life as a performer! To learn more...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 18
Today on the Podcast, we speak to the Co-Founder of FitVine Wine, Mark Warren! FitVine Wine created a wine with less sugar, sulfites, lower carbs, calories, and no additives -- without sacrificing flavor! We talk with Mark all about how he started FitVine, his own entrepreneurial journey, and discuss all things wine! To learn more about FitVine Wine visit their website /www.fitvinewine.com/ or follow them on Instagram @fitvine_wine Don't forget to rate and review our podcast! You can also follow...
Sep 26, 2018•42 min•Ep. 17
Today on the podcast we have the beautiful and inspirational Candice Nikeia! For the last two years, Candice has worked full time as a professional fashion blogger, model, and host! On this episode we talk all about the power of gratitude, finding real happiness, and living fearlessly. We also talk all about her impressive self care and wellness routine (spoiler: it includes love songs!) Prepare to be blown away by Candice's courageous and incredible journey! To learn more about Candice you can ...
Sep 19, 2018•48 min•Ep. 16
This week on Courageous Wellness we talk with Erika C. Weiss all about body positivity, her weight loss transformation through Kayla Itsines BBG workout, and creating her own fitness program SLAY by Erika. Erika is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and was featured with Kayla Itsines on Good Morning America. She also promotes body positivity and self love on instagram. To learn more follow Erika on Instagram @ErikaCWeiss and check our her website http://erikacweiss...
Sep 12, 2018•41 min•Ep. 15
Erica and Aly get personal on this week's solo episode of Courageous Wellness! We talk all about monthly challenges, going gluten free and dairy free and all things Whole 30. We also share our own personal stories and explore food accessibility and affordability, in addition to discussing what is inspiring us in wellness today. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! Follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 14
This week on Courageous Wellness, we get REAL and go DEEP as we discuss all things Financial Wellness! Our courageous guest, Krystal Rose, works with women of all ages as a financial educator, empowering women to take charge of their own lives through their finances and financial literacy! Krystal is also the creater of Soul Wanderful a lifestyle website that encourages a heightened sense of consciousness of our impact on the world. Fostering healthy mind and body, Soul Wanderful encourages expl...
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 13
The inspirational MaryKate Schmidt of Froyo to Fitness joins us this week on Courageous Wellness! We talk all about her workout and nutrition plan, her weight loss journey, body image, and the importance of community. MaryKate created the FTF movement, a guide to help women support each other, sweat, eat right and feel their best! The Movement is a a group of women striving for progress over perfection and living their best life in the process! You can purchase her plan at https://www.froyotofit...
Aug 22, 2018•47 min•Ep. 12
Melissa Harding joins us this week on Courageous Wellness! Melissa is an accomplished singer, actor, and voice teacher who has toured all over the world, most recently with Sixx:A.M. On this episode, we discuss her self care and wellness practice on the road, vocal health, and the importance of breathing! Prepare to be inspired by this incredibly talented and courageous boss babe! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review our podcast and follow us on Instagram @CourageousWellness! You can also ...
Aug 15, 2018•52 min•Ep. 11
The incredible Brenna Dwyer joins us this week as we discuss all things Spiritual Fitness, Dealing with Grief, and The Class by Taryn Toomey. The Class by Taryn Toomey is a practice of self study through physical conditioning. Through simple, repetitive calisthenics and plyometrics, participants challenge the body to engage the mind. With guided instruction and carefully curated music, this Class invites students to witness their resistance to discomfort. The result is an expansive, heart-openin...
Aug 08, 2018•59 min•Ep. 10
Anzaldúing It Podcast hosts and best friends Jackie Caraves and Angélica Becerra join us this week on Courageous Wellness! Jackie and Angélica are two badass PHD candidates living their most authentic lives. They share what it’s like to live in the borderlands as queer latinxs staying on top of their horoscopes and avoiding their dissertations. Today we talk all about astrology, self-care tool kits, mental health, and the importance of living your truth! Anzaldúing It is a podcast that covers to...
Aug 01, 2018•55 min•Ep. 9
This week on Courageous Wellness we welcome the self-described bread witch and baker extraordinaire – Coco of Coco Bakes! Coco’s organic, vegan, gluten-free, naturally leavened, sprouted, wildly fermented sourdough bread has gained a cult like following. Her bread goes on sale at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays and even though she sells over 100 loaves, it sells out almost immediately. In addition to bread she has also made a name for herself for creating delicious vegan, gluten and refined sugar ...
Jul 25, 2018•38 min•Ep. 8
