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Jul 01, 2024•34 min
Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 DSO supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for health technology companies, provides implant education for general dentists, and is seeing patients through telehealth. Dr. Lee has two passions in her profession: dentistry itself an...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr
Today we have a fascinating conversation with Dr. Cate Shanahan , author of the new book DARK CALORIES: How Vegetable Oils Destroy Our Health and How We Get It Back, released on June 11th. DARK CALORIES explains how a group of eight little-known oils cause the cellular damage that underlies virtually all chronic disease, exposes the corruption that deceives doctors and consumers into eating them, and gives us a clear roadmap to recovery and rejuvenation. In this episode we learn about the scienc...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Today we welcome back Alessia Scauzillo, founder of “A Sculpt Body.” She has created a platform that promotes wellness, body love, dating and authenticity. If you want to listen to Alessia’s first episode of the podcast, where she details her journey from the corporate world to fitness, you can check out that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/courageous-wellness/id1395464655?i=1000593654924 Today we chat about her recent journey, of life after divorce. Alessia courageously left...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Today we have an impactful conversation with well-being expert and social media sensation Stephanie Harrison, who aims to remedy the happiness issues we face as a society. In her new book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong, released in May, Harrison exposes society’s lie and shares a revolutionary, science-backed approach to true happiness – and you might be surprised by the truth. This episode is brought to you by GOOD IDEA. GOOD IDEA is a functional beverage, th...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr
Aly & Erica catch up on this episode and share some life updates and talk: loss, moves, and learning how to “slow down.” To Listen to the episode referenced in the episode where Aly & Erica Discuss Family Illness, Grief and What to Do, When Self-Care Goes Out the Window click here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aly-erica-discuss-family-illness-grief-and-what-to-do/id1395464655?i=1000654650408 This episode is brought to you by GOOD IDEA. GOOD IDEA is a functional beverage, that lo...
Jun 03, 2024•38 min
Today we welcome Elaine Lin Hering to the podcast. In her new book, UNLEARNING SILENCE: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully , Elaine takes our culture of silence to task. Each of us has a unique gift to offer our community: our voice. But despite our distinct and valuable perspectives, many of us choose to stay silent. Family norms, workplace hierarchies, and biased cultures can make us think twice about expressing ourselves, sharing new ideas, and even speaking out when ...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min
This episode contains talk of depression and suicidal ideation. Please listen responsibly. Today on the podcast we have world-renowned speaker Kristina Kuzmic. Kristina went from being a single mom living on food stamps to supporting her child through severe depression. She has been lucky enough to thrive on social media, juggling all of life’s challenges and encouraging her audience to prioritize their mental health. She has quickly become a viral sensation with 2.9 million Facebook followers a...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Today we welcome the founder of ParkMagic, Robyn Jonson, to the show. Robyn is a mom of a child with Celiac and another child with food sensory issues. ParkMagic helps people enjoy the tips and tricks of Disney Pros and helps take some of the stress, overwhelm, and FOMO out of planning a Disneyland vacation —it also helps parents safely travel to Disneyland with food allergies. This episode is brought to you by HOP WTR. For a limited time my listeners get 20% off your first purchase at HOP WTR. ...
May 17, 2024•55 min
Dr. Amani Ballour, a distinguished Syrian pediatrician, activist, and author, joins us on the podcast today. Dr. Ballour's profound experiences were captured in the Oscar-nominated documentary The Cave and her upcoming memoir, THE CAVE: A Secret Underground Hospital and One Woman's Story of Survival in Syria [National Geographic Books | March 5, 2024] written with Rania Abouzeid. She is recognized internationally for her advocacy for women's and children's rights, especially under the harrowing ...
May 15, 2024•1 hr
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May 13, 2024•36 min
Today we sit down with Sahaj Kohli, a practicing therapist, writer, and speaker on a mission to make mental health care more diverse, equitable,accessible, and inclusive. As the first in her family to do a lot of things — be born in the West, go to therapy, and marry outside of her religion/race/culture — Sahaj has a unique understanding regarding the struggles of children of immigrants and uses her personal experiences to create original resources and content for this underserved population. Sh...
May 08, 2024•58 min
Today Aly and Erica do a solo episode and discuss the family illnesses and grief they have both dealt with in the past four years. They dive into what helped, what didn’t and what they did in difficult times, when self-care went out the window. They also explore how important their community has been during difficult times and where somatic practices have played a part in processing emotions. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp. Visit https://www.bett...
May 06, 2024•37 min
Today we have a conversation with Mark Malinsky, the founder of Sprout Living. If you’ve listened to the podcast for a while, then you know we love Sprout Living plant-based protein powders and snack on their probiotic protein almonds, daily. Sprout Living products are made from unique whole superfoods with multiple functions in mind. Even more important than the ingredients they do use, are the ingredients they don't . These include gums, thickeners, fake flavoring and other additives that prov...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Today, we sit down with Austin-based professional artist, educator and entrepreneur, Jodie King . Jodie shares valuable insights with us, on how the use of art can have a positive impact on our lives by reducing stress, expressing emotions that are difficult to share verbally, allowing ourselves to become more present, and help lead to self-exploration. In this episode, we discuss how the power of creativity can have a positive impact on one’s life, how to foster inspiration in your daily life, ...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min
To learn more visit www.courageouswellness.net This episode is brought to you by HOP WTR. For a limited time Courageous Wellness listeners get 20% off your first purchase! Plus, get Free Shipping when you order 24 cans or more Order now at our exclusive URL to get this offer: hopwtr.com/CWPOD This episode is brought to you by Air Doctor. Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code CWPOD to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year w...
Apr 29, 2024•24 min
Today we welcome Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion , an active lifestyle, supplement and functional food company dedicated to helping people fully experience a fun and active life by providing pure, energy-enhancing solutions. In this must-listen episode we have a fascinating conversation where we discuss the importance of protein and amino acids for women. To learn more and receive 20% off all products you can visit getkion.com/cwpod This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. Today our listen...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Today we have a timely and fascinating conversation with Dr. Robert Whitfield , a renowned plastic surgeon and leading expert in Breast Implant Illness (BII) and explant surgeries. His work has been making a significant impact in the medical community as he pioneers comprehensive patient care for those dealing with breast implant illness. Today he joins us to discuss his innovative and unique approach to dealing with Breast Implant Illness , a condition that is gaining more recognition yet leave...
Apr 19, 2024•59 min
Aly & Erica Talk Wellness Journeys, Wellness Evolution, and Answer Rapid Fire Questions in a fun “get to know us” episode. To learn more you can visit: www.courageouswellness.net or follow on Instagram @courageouswellness To listen to Erica’s experience with Buddhism on the Buddhability podcast you can listen here: buddhability erica stein (live on all podcast platforms) This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CWPOD and get on your way to being yo...
Apr 17, 2024•54 min
Today on the podcast we welcome Abigail Rose Clarke. She is the creator of The Somatic Tarot, The Body Oracle deck, and The Embodied Life Method, which she has been teaching throughout the United States and internationally since 2014. The Embodied Life Method aims to help people return to their bodies to find ease and comfort, even when life is difficult and the changes are extreme and fast approaching. Today she joins us to discuss her new book, titled Returning Home to Our Bodies . Connecting ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Kayla Nielsen is a teacher, writer, entrepreneur, and yogi. After starting Glow Yoga Retreats in 2015, she has gone on to teach retreats across the globe. Glow Yoga Retreats is now a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, and she also trains students around the world both in person and online. Together with her wife, Kayla owns the retreat center, Still Salty Escape , in Northern Nicaragua. In this episode we hear Kayla’s incredible personal journey, from surviving domestic abuse to finding her p...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min
To Listen to the Solo Episode where Aly + Erica Talk The Importance of “Words in Wellness” click here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-aly-erica-discuss-the-importance-of-words-in-wellness/id1395464655?i=1000584467401 To learn more visit: www.courageouswellness.ne t This episode is sponsored by AquaTru. Today our listeners can receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “CWPOD” at checkout. This episode is brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% off OneSkin ...
Mar 29, 2024•49 min
Today we welcome Darshita Raval, CEO of MindHappy — a lifestyle and wellness brand centered around imaginative play and thoughtful creativity, grounded in psychology research. If you want to try MindHappy, You can save 15% on your order when you visit: MindHappy.com, and use the code COURAGE15 at checkout. All MindHappy phone free activities, from music box building to coloring, are selected based on science– restoring mental clarity, energizing connections, reducing anxiety and facilitating ful...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Today on the podcast we have a conversation with May Lindstrom, who grew up with highly sensitive and reactive skin that would erupt in blisters, rashes, spots of eczema, and various forms of dermatitis when out of balance. Her parents eventually discovered she had a sensitivity to glues, dyes, synthetic fragrance, preservatives, and a long list of irritants. Traditional skincare would wreak total havoc on her complexion, and even many "natural" ingredients would irritate her skin. As she grew o...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Today we welcome best-selling author Annabel Abbs-Streets to discuss her new book SLEEPLESS: Unleashing the Subversive Power of the Night Self , a remarkable blend of memoir, science and history that traces women's relationship with the darkness, grief, insomnia and the productive, creative opportunities waiting in wakefulness. In this episode we discuss the latest science of how circadian rhythms—especially in women—change the awake-at-night brain, discuss the idea of a Night Self, and listen a...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Today on the podcast we welcome Royce Cook, the founder and visionary behind WellGrl. Royce offers a fresh take on the conversation around journaling, which helped her overcome her own self- doubts through discovering a method that's both approachable and consistent. Through the inspiring Wellgrl Instagram page , supportive email newsletter , and the Roses, Thorns, and Buds journal , she has injected warmth and compassion into every element and has curated the brand to uplift and empower women f...
Mar 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 308
Today we welcome, Dr. Jud Brewer to the podcast, who joins us to discuss his new book: “The Hunger Habit.” Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goa...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 307
Today on the podcast we welcome, DR. ROMIE MUSHTAQ, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol . Dr. Romie is a sought-after speaker and author, featured in outlets like Forbes, NBC, and is also a TEDx speaker. Her expertise is not just academic; it's practical, actionable, and urgently needed in today's high-stress work environments. She recently released her best-selling book, THE BUSY BRAIN CURE: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety & Sleep Again , an d ...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 306
Today we welcome JJ Martin of celeb-favorite fashion brand, La DoubleJ, based in Milan. She just debuted Mamma Milano , a gorgeous new memoir/lifestyle guide inspired by the city that transformed her. JJ is a true force, with a contagious enthusiasm on everything from starting a business to supporting her own mental health to the personal challenges she has faced -- including her struggles with infertility and culture shock -- that ultimately shaped her entrepreneurial and spiritual path. Today ...
Feb 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 305
Today on the podcast we have a great conversation with narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist and She has spoken at various universities and institutions, including Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Universal Studios, and is a sought-after expert with appearances on the Today Show, Red Table Talk, and Vogue's "Open Minded" series with Kendall Jenner. Her work has been featured in The New York Times , Wall Street Journal , Washington Post , Men’s Health , BBC ...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 304
