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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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Kiele-Jael Stanton on Sensuality and Self Love in the Kitchen and Falling in Love with Cooking

Today we speak with Kiele-Jael Stanton aka The Sensual Chef who is a certified Health-Supportive Chef, and the founder of Kiele Jael Wellness. Her approach takes a new spin on traditional food wisdom, where she combines her love of food education, cooking, wellness, self-care, and nutrition, into one delicious experience that teaches women how to take care of themselves through nourishment! Kiele is well-versed in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and other ancient food practices. Her speci...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 243

Meenal Lele, Founder of Lil Mixins, Discusses Her Book The Baby and The Biome and How To Prevent and Manage Childhood Allergies

Today on the show we have Meenal Lele, medical researcher, founder of Lil Mixins and author of T he Baby and the Biome . Meenal Lele’s personal experience fueled her interest in the importance of the microbiome after her son developed food allergies as a baby. Motivated by this she sought to figure out the root cause of what was causing these allergies. Drawing on her medical background and through extensive research and interviews with scientists and doctors, Meenal discovered the simple, pract...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 242

Dr. Tara Zinnamon, Neuroscientist & Yogi, Shares Her Powerful Personal Journey and Talks Yoga, Mental Health, and Rest as Resistance

Dr. Tara Zinnamon is a neuroscientist, yoga, breathwork, and meditation teacher committed to moving her community towards wellness and expansion. Straddling two seemingly disparate approaches, she has found through her research, clinical and lived experiences that the human mind and body are capable of self-healing and immeasurable feats. Her intention is to encourage self-awareness, connection and resilience in the practice of yoga and in life. In this conversation we discuss her powerful journ...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 241

Heather Moyse, Olympic Gold Medalist & Author, Talks Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs

Today on the show we welcome a truly extraordinary guest, athlete, author, and speaker Heather Moyse. Heather is a 4x Olympian and won gold at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, and again at the 2014 Games in Sochi. What is truly extraordinary — is that Heather is a “late in life” athlete and today works with individuals on breaking down limiting beliefs. In this conversation Heather shares how to move beyond expectations we set for ourselves so that we can all tap into our deepest potential an...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 240

Nadine Janes Returns to Discuss Her New Book: Magic Days Your Journey Through the Astrology, and Numerology, and Tarot of Every Day

This week on the podcast we welcome back astrologer and author, Nadine Jane. In our first conversation with her we went deep into her personal journey and deeply discussed the birth chart. You can find that conversation by clicking here. Today, we dive deep into her new book, released November 1st: Magic Days: A guide through the spiritual journey of every day and birthday of the year. Magic Days reveals how the current astrological season, along with the wisdom of tarot and numerology, can help...

Nov 16, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 239

LaToya D. Newton aka The Analog Girl Discusses Her Book: Lose The Thoughts Keep The Mind and the Role Giving Plays in Her Life

This week we welcome back LaToya D. Newton also known as The Analog Girl. This is Latoya’s second time on the Courageous Wellness podcast and we are excited to have her back. In her first episode with us she shared her personal journey and her struggles with mental health and specifically depersonalization, what that experience was like, and how she created the skills and tools to bring herself out from it – you can find that episode link by clicking here. Since then, she has become an author of...

Nov 09, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 238

Asia Suler Talks Connecting to The Earth, Discovering Your Earth Healing Archetype, & her new book, Mirrors in the Earth: Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World

Today on the podcast we sit down with Herbalist, writer, and Earth intuitive, and founder of One Willow Apothecaries , Asia Suler, who believes that self-compassion itself can be a force of ecological healing for the world. In her new book, Mirrors in the Earth: Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World , out now, she invites us to experience how our individual healing brings healing to our world. Reminding us that we are a part of the Earth and the Earth is a part of us, she guides us o...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 237

BONUS Aly & Erica Discuss The Importance of Words in Wellness

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. Shop Vintners Daughter + Get 2-Day Free Shipping This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jen Natural Toothpaste – a toothpaste, created by a real dentist using nourishing & natural ingredients, proven to remineralize tooth enamel to prevent decay. If you want t...

Oct 31, 202241 minEp. 236

Danika Brysha Returns To Discuss Her Evolving Wellness Journey and Talk The Self Care Society

Today we welcome back to the show D anika Brysha is a Wellness Entrepreneur, Body Positive Fashion Model signed with IMG Models, Self-Care + Lifestyle Design Expert, and new mother. In 2021, Danika's healthy meal delivery company, Model Meals was acquired by the public company, Home Bistro Inc, and she remains an active executive and shareholder. Danika has worked with thousands of people to spread wellness and cultivate self-care routines and systems that stick, and is passionate about empoweri...

Oct 26, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 235

Rachelle McCloud, LCSW, Talks Helping Clients Heal Anxiety, Depression, and Traumatic Stress in Months instead of Years and Transforming Her Own Mental Health

Today on the podcast we speak with Rachelle McCloud, an emotional wellness coach and mental health therapist. She helps people get rid of symptoms of anxiety, depression and traumatic stress in 2 to 6 months instead of 2 to 6 years. In this conversation Rachelle talks us through her own personal mental health journey, her process of dealing with symptoms of anxiety in months instead of years, and offers tangible mental health tips for us all today. We also talk about the stress of the upcoming h...

Oct 19, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 234

Authors Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant Discuss Reclaiming Body Trust

Have you ever felt uncomfortable or not “at home” in your body? In the new book, Reclaiming Body Trust, the founders of Body Trust, licensed therapist Hilary Kinavey and registered dietician Dana Sturtevant invite readers to break free from the status quo and reject a diet culture that has taken advantage and profited from trauma, stigma, and disembodiment, and fully reclaim and embrace their bodies. Informed by the personal body stories of the hundreds of people they have worked with, RECLAIMIN...

Oct 12, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 233

Maya Howard Returns to Discuss Life Transitions, Finding Your Light Again, and Showing Up for Your Dreams

Today on the podcast we welcome back Maya Howard and discuss her evolution since the last time she joined us. Since her first appearance Maya has evolved quite a bit and has delved into the world of herbalism and earth medicine. She courageously shares her journey through the ending of a 7-year relationship and how that led her into a deeper healing and spiritual journey with herself. We also talk astrology and human design! Maya can be now found working with the Pura Luna Apothecary based in Sa...

Oct 05, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 232

Lisa Tselebidis On The KonMari Method and The Unexpected Benefits of Tidying Up Our Lives

Today on the podcast we talk with Lisa Tselebidis a professional organizer and KonMari Certified Consultant who guides women from overwhelmed and stressed out to organized and thriving. She approaches tidying up in a holistic way and emphasizes the multitude of benefits of clutter free living such as improved mental health, financial benefits and better time management. Today she shares how she found her true calling leading people to a more organized and less overwhelming life and offers tangib...

Sep 28, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 231

Erica Shares Her Year Off of Alcohol, Why She Stopped Drinking for 12 Months, and Answers Listener Questions

Today, Erica details her year off of alcohol, why she stopped drinking for 12 months, and answers listener questions. This is a sober curious conversation, but if you are in recovery and find this topic triggering please tune back next week. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. Shop Vintners Daughte...

Sep 21, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 230

Kaitlyn David Discusses How Learning About Low-Tox Living Can Help Support Fertility and How Transitioning To A Low-Tox Lifestyle Can be Done in an Accessible Way for Everyone

Today Kaitlyn takes us through her own healing journey and we talk in depth about low-tox living. Kaitlyn helps women feel empowered to take ownership of their own health and create a healthy family and living environment! To learn more about Kaitlyn you can follow on Instagram @kaitlynadavid or visit: https://www.thehealthysqueeze.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousW...

Sep 14, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 229

Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH Talks Activating the Food “Shero” in all of us and Discusses True Food Freedom and Creating a Food Bill of Rights

Today on the podcast we sit down with Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH. Tambra is the founder and CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture building a pipeline of a million women and girls to lead from farm to health through education, advocacy, and innovation. On this episode, we have a really powerful conversation on Tambra’s work and how to activate the food “shero” in all of us. We also really break down language around “food freedom,” and discuss her work creating a food b...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 228

Tricia Huffman Returns to Discuss Her New Book: “F the Shoulds. Do the Wants: Get Clear on Who You Are, What You Want, and Why You Want It,” and Self-Awareness Around the Word “Should”

Today we welcome back Tricia Huffman, author of the new book: "F the Shoulds. Do the Wants: Get Clear on Who You Are, What You Want, and Why You Want It." Tricia takes us on her personal journey of uncovering all of the deep-rooted implications of the word “should” and how it Fs with us on a daily basis. Through personal stories, powerful insights, and simple yet impactful tools, readers gain the daily self-awareness and empowerment that this one-word life hack gives us. In this conversation we ...

Aug 24, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 226

Briana Smith of NED Discusses her Journey to Plants and Herbalism and How To Encourage Homeostasis In The Body Using Holistic Modalities

Today on the podcast we have a beautiful conversation with Briana Smith, Traditional Herbalist, Intuitive, Yoga Instructor, and the Education Manager at NED. Briana deeply believes that each of us have the capacity to heal within the right conditions. Her work is about listening to the body, mind and spirit as they communicate their necessities. She provides holistic spaces, remedies and perspectives that encompass the ancestral, spiritual and energetic needs of her clients. In this conversation...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 225

Jaycee Gossett Talks The Class, “The Fertility Series,” and Her Own Fertility Journey

Today on the podcast we welcome Jaycee Gossett, Founding Teacher, and VP of Training & Development at The Class. The class is a cathartic workout experience, like no other, that combines movement, meditation, and guides you to restore balance in yourself. Jaycee’s classes create space to discover strengths, explore freedom, and reconnect to truth. She brings her love of music and dance to The Class and encourages her students to move, feel and live with full expression. She also just helped ...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 224

Earth & Star Co-Founders, Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss, Break Down Functional Mushrooms and Partnership in Entrepreneurship

Today we welcome, Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss, wellness enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. As the founders of hugely successful BluePrint Cleanse, Earth & Star is the duo's second venture together in the wellness space. Earth & Star offers a wide variety of functional mushroom products, which provide powerful health benefits to consumers. In this conversation, we discuss Zoe and Erica’s personal journeys in wellness and with each other and talk all about functional mushrooms. You can also sa...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 223

Rachel Katz Shares Her Self Love and Healing Journey, Talks Leaving Toxic Relationships, and How to Live Your Most Authentic Embodied Life

To learn more visit: https://thefullifebyrachel.com or follow on Instagram @rachel_katz_ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey. To receive 20% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a ...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 222

Alyssa Kuzins Shares Her Journey With Embodiment Work and The Creation of ”Body Art”

Alyssa Kuzins is an embodiment coach, retreat leader and writer, working on her first book, A poetry memoir of the human spirit, healing and love. Her mission in all her work is to guide women to be, express and honor who and how they are, in any given moment, in a body, as a body. Today Alyssa shares her journey with embodiment work, and talks the creation of Body Art. To learn more visit: http://alyssakuzins.com or follow on Instagram @alyssakuzins Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review C...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 21 minEp. 221

Kute Blackson Shares “The Power of Surrender,” Breaking Through Our Conditioning, Releasing Control, and Practical Tips on How to Apply “Surrender” in Your Own Life

Today Kute Blackson shares “The Power of Surrender,” how to break through our conditioning, release control, and offers practical tips on how to apply “surrender” in our own lives. To learn more visit: http://kuteblackson.com or follow on Instagram @kuteblackson Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. ...

Jul 13, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 220

Julia Szpor Shares Her Insights About Slow and Sustainable Fashion and A “Gen Z” Perspective on Wellness

Today we have a wonderful conversation with Julia Szpor, of the Being Better Podcast, who shares her insights on sustainable fashion and offers a “Gen Z” perspective on wellness. You can also listen to our conversation on her podcast, where we discuss hormone health and the birth control pill by clicking here. To learn more visit: https://www.beingbetter.info or follow on Instagram @beingbetter.pod Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #Wel...

Jul 06, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 219

Katja Lillian Talks Cultivating Self Love, Transformation, and Shifting Mindset

In this conversation we have an incredible conversation on self love, transformation, and how to shift our mindset with Katja Lillian. To learn more visit: https://katjalillian.com or follow on Instagram @katja.lillian Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey...

Jun 29, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 218

Catherine McCord of Weelicious and One Potato Discusses Creativity in the Kitchen for the Whole Family and Accessible Meal Prep

To learn more visit: https://onepotato.com, www.weelicious.com or follow on Instagram @weelicious , @onepotatobox Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. This Episode is brought to you by OPEN. Open is giving Courageous Wellness listeners 30-days free when you visit withopen.com/CWPodcast With Open…you...

Jun 22, 20221 hrEp. 217

Sara Garofalo Talks Healing Through Ayurveda and Eating For Your Dosha

Today on the podcast we talk with Sara Garofalo. In today’s conversation we really unpack her personal wellness journey, discuss Ayurveda and eating for your Dosha, while not compromising your love of cultural foods. She even takes us through an Italian Ayurvedic meal option. You can take a quiz to find out your own Dosha by clicking here! We do briefly discuss Sara’s experience with bulimia as part of her wellness journey, so tune back next week if that is triggering. To learn more visit: https...

Jun 15, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 216

Erica Zellner Discusses Hair Wellness, Vegamour, and Her Inside Out Approach

Today on the podcast we talk with Erica Zellner of Vegamour who talks about female hair loss, hair and scalp health, and hair wellness from the inside out. To learn more visit: https://vegamour.com or follow on instagram @vegamour Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. This episode is brought to you b...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 215

Efia Sulter Talks Aligned Manifestation and Offers Tangible Tips to Manifest in Your Life

On this episode Efia shares her powerful journey in manifestation and how she was able to shift her mindset and live a dream life. Efia has a very grounded and practical approach to manifestation and mindset and she unpacks her practices and tips with us today. To learn more about Efia visit: https://www.efiasulter.com or follow on instagram @efiasulter_ Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on inst...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 214

Lauren O’Connell Shares Her Practical & Empowering Approach to Being “The Modern Astrologer”

Today we discuss all things Astrology! Lauren also provides practical tips for moving through Mercury Retrograde and the after-math of Eclipse Season. To learn more about Lauren you can visit: https://www.themodernastrologer.com or follow on instagram @themodernastrologer Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday You can also follow us on instagram @ CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get ...

May 25, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 213
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