This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Dr. Ashton is the Chief Medical Correspondent at ABC News, one of the country’s leading voices in women’s health, and a board-certified OB-GYN. She’s the author of the new book, Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort & Community After Unthinkable Loss and host of the Life After Suicide podcast. In this episode, Dr. Ashton and I discuss the stigma that suicide survivors face (and how we can shift this), the healing power of communit...
May 16, 2019•48 min
This week, I’m talking to Danielle Duboise. Danielle is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sakara Life. She’e been honored in Forbes ‘ 30 under 30, MindBodyGreen’s 100 Women in Wellness, and Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. Her debut cookbook, Eat Clean Play Dirty , is out now. In this episode, Danielle and I discuss finding her voice, her struggles with body image, feeling worthy of change, why good food shouldn’t be a luxury, and her top three favorite foods to incorporate each day. Show Notes: Sakara’s Websi...
May 09, 2019•48 min
This week, I’m talking to Shani Silver. Shani is the author of the Refinery29 series Every Single Day and the host of A Single Serving Podcast . In this episode, Shani and I discuss her decade of being single, the power in deleting your dating apps, the four things to stop saying to your single friends (and what to say), and the power of creating community/making new friends as a single woman. Show Notes: Episode 84: Not Having Children By Chance or By Choice with Jody Day Shani Silver’s Website...
May 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min
This week, I’m talking to Dr. Molly Millwood. Dr. Millwood holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with advanced specialized training in marital therapy and intimate relationships. She is also a licensed psychologist in private practice where she is particularly known for her work with couples and with women navigating the transition to parenthood. Dr. Millwood’s new book is To Have and to Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma . In this episode, Dr. Millwood and I discuss the power o...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 14 min
This week, I’m talking to Jill Blakeway. Jill is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a licensed and board certified acupuncturist, and clinical herbalist. She’s the founder of the Yinova Center in NYC and authored three books. Her most recent book, Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, was released April 2019. In this episode, Jill and I discuss the science and mystery behind Chinese Medicine, why she embraces the skeptics, the silent connection we all have with one anot...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 4 min
She’s back! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten (again!. You loved her so much on the birth control episode, I thought she’d be the perfect person to cover this week’s topic. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in women’s hormones. She is a recognized leader in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Her new book, Beyond The Pil...
Apr 11, 2019•54 min
This week, I’m talking to Amber Kemp-Gertsel. Amber is a former clinical child psychologist who left her career to to pursue her passion for inspiring creativity in others. She founded Damask Love (a creative empowerment website) and quickly created one of the biggest brands in the DIY and crafting space. Damask Love has partnered with brands such as Martha Stewart and Coca-Cola and has been featured in dozens of print and online magazines. Amber currently works as an on-air craft expert on the ...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 15 min
It’s the season finale! This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women’s medicine clinic that specializes in women’s hormones. She is a recognized leader in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Her new book, Beyond The Pill , is out now. In this episode, Dr. Brighten and I talk about post-birth control syndrome, the mood altering and ...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 25 min
This week, I’m talking to Laura Thomas, PhD. Laura is an AfN Registered Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She established the London Centre for Intuitive Eating in 2017 to help clients and train clinicians in Intuitive Eating. She’s the author of Just Eat It: How To Get Your Shit Together Around Food and the host of the Don’t Salt My Game podcast. Laura and I discuss what intuitive eating is (and what it isn’t), understanding hunger cues, emotional eating, focusing on heal...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 9 min
This week I’m talking to Dr. Samantha Brody. Dr. Samantha is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland, OR, and author of Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress From The Inside Out . Dr. Samantha and I discuss the difference between stress and overwhelm, why stress-management tactics don’t always work, the art of resilience, and how past trauma can affect how you handle stressful situations. Here’s Dr. Samantha: Show Notes: D...
Jan 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week I’m talking to Dr. Aviva Romm. She’s a midwife, herbalist, and Yale-trained MD, Board Certified in Family Medicine with Obstetrics. Dr. Romm is one of the nation’s leaders in botanical medicine and is the author of seven books on natural medicine, including her latest book, The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution . Dr. Romm and I discuss the upside of stress, knowing when to push and when to pause, the highs and lows of cortisol, trauma and its connection to stress, and setting the record str...
Jan 03, 2019•1 hr 23 min
This week I’m talking to Amanda Laird. Amanda is a registered holistic nutritionist, host of the Heavy Flow Podcast, and the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking The Curse Of Menstruation . Amanda and I discuss fat neutrality, why the medical science on menstruation has been ignored (and how it’s changing), overcoming period shame, and all the OPP fam period-questions (including period sex, hormone headaches, and perimenopause). Here’s Amanda: Show Notes: Amanda Laird Website + Instagram Heavy Flow Po...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 12 min
This week I’m talking to Nil Zacharias. Nil is the co-founder of multiple online platforms, including Eat For The Planet, Mostly Plants, and One Green Planet. He’s also the host of the podcast Eat For The Planet with Nil Zacharias , co-author of the book Eat For The Planet, and is a sought-after speaker on the topic of food and the environment. Nil and I discuss questioning your food choices, animal agriculture and its connection to our biggest environmental issues, the history of food subsidies...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 18 min
This week I’m talking to Dr. Anita Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez is a speaker and author of the international bestselling book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times. Anita and I discuss what it means to be indigenous, her personal story of forgiving the unforgivable, how listening can be a healing mechanism, and honoring and practicing indigenous wisdom/medicine without appropriating it (your biggest question for Anita). Here’s Anita: This episode is supported by PACT , the Fair Trad...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 8 min
This week, I’m talking to Kristin Wong. Kristin is a writer, journalist, and author of Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford . Kristin and I discuss saving vs. investing, the emotional toll of debt (and ways to tackle it), how her upbringing shaped her view of wealth, and the importance of remembering your future self when making financial decisions. Here’s Kristin: This episode is supported by Buffy ! The makers of the softest comforters that are better for you a...
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 7 min
It’s the season premiere! This week, I’m talking to Liz Moody. She’s an author (her next book, Healthier Together , comes out this spring!), the senior food editor at MindBodyGreen, and one of the best interviewers out there. Liz and I discuss how wellness trends can do more harm than good, how some brands are taking advantage of the body-positivity movement (and not in a cool way), her top picks for the best and worst wellness trends, and the power of getting healthier together. Here’s Liz: T...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 14 min
This week, I’m talking to Sarah Gidick. Sarah is a fashion and beauty writer (she’s written for Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and The Hollywood Reporter, among others ) and is the founder of The PFW. Sarah and I discuss the decision to press charges after her sexual assault, the roadblocks and waiting game she faced during the process, forgiving yourself, and working to bring more women together around this issue. Here’s Sarah: Show Notes: Sarah’s Website + Instagram Porn For Women (The PFW)...
Sep 07, 2018•1 hr 20 min
This week, I’m talking to Nathalie Williams. Nathalie and I discuss being diagnosed with cancer twice in one year, finding adult friends, the power of knitting, and how she manages to always see the silver lining (in everything). She’s one of the most inspiring women I know and I’m so excited for you to meet her. Here’s Nathalie: Show Notes: Nathalie’s Instagram Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance Teal’s The Deal American Cancer Society The Essential Guide To Hysterectomy Butternut Squash + ...
Aug 30, 2018•1 hr 6 min
This week, I’m talking to Daphne Javitch. Daphne is a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach and the founder of Doing Well. Daphne and I discuss getting back to the basics of health (the “grandma principles” like sleep, drinking water, having fun), how the self-care movement has gone too far, what her definition of health is, and connecting through the positive (not the negative). Plus she answers all the OPP Fam questions! Here’s Daphne: This episode is supported by Organifi . The maker of su...
Aug 23, 2018•1 hr 20 min
This week, I’m talking to Cait Flanders. Cait is the author of The Year of Less ( a self-help memoir and a Wall Street Journal bestseller). Cait and I discuss escaping feelings, boundaries with self-promotion, being good enough, why minimalism doesn’t solve all your problems, and Tupperware parties. Plus she answers all the OPP fam questions! Here’s Cait: This episode is supported by Organifi . The maker of superior, all natural, plant-based and, non GMO superfood blends. Head to their website...
Aug 17, 2018•1 hr 7 min
This week, I’m talking to Karen Walrond. Karen is an attorney, author, leadership coach, and sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as self-empowerment, creativity, and innovation. Karen and I discuss coping with losing (nearly) everything in Hurricane Harvey, accepting help, her career path from lawyer/engineer to author/speaker/coach, and the power of supporting other women. Here’s Karen: This episode is supported by Organifi . The maker of superior, all natural, plant-based and, non GMO ...
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 1 min
This week, I’m talking to Grace Smith. Grace is a world-renowned hypnotherapist and founder of Grace Space and Grace Method Hypnotherapy School. Grace and I discuss what hypnosis is (and what it isn’t), accessing the subconscious mind, reprogramming your beliefs, and accepting responsibility aka taking your power back. PLUS she answers all the OPP family questions! It’s a gooooood one. Here’s Grace: This episode is supported by Organifi . The maker of superior, all natural, plant-based and, non ...
Aug 02, 2018•1 hr 11 min
This week, I’m talking to Michael Ventura. Michael is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, he runs an indigenous medicine practice, and just wrote his first book, Applied Empathy: The New Language Of Leadership. Michael and I talk about the benefits of applied empathy, finding a mentor, his thoughts on self-promotion, and empathy vs. weakness. Plus he answers all the OPP Family questions. Here’s Michael: This episode is supported by Organifi . The maker of superior, all natural, plant-based and, non...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 2 min
This week, I’m talking to Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan. Timothy is a photographer, recipe developer, food stylist, and soon to be author (with his debut cookbook, Mississippi Vegan). Timothy and I talk about why he chooses to focus on what he can eat and not what he can’t, how he approaches veganism, his belly, finding confidence in his decisions, and why his new book means to much to him. PLUS he answers all the OPP Family listener questions (and there were some juicy ones). Go listen! H...
Jul 18, 2018•53 min
It’s our season premiere! Ahhhh! So excited to be back. This week, I’m talking to Bethany C. Meyers. Bethany is a master instructor known for her body-positive and inclusive approach to fitness, the founder of The Be.Come Project, and an outspoken member and activist of the LGBTQIA+ community. Bethany and I break down what LGBTQIA+ (each letter) means to her, losing her religion and then creating her own spirituality, finding the right reasons to exercise (and it’s not hating your body), and ans...
Jul 12, 2018•56 min
This week, I’m talking to Candice Kumai. Candice is a classically trained chef, former tv host and former-model-turned wellness journalist, & five-time, best-selling author. This month, she’s releasing her sixth and most powerful book, Kintsugi Wellness. Candice and I talk about how confidence is contagious, the Japanese principles she uses to find a more balanced life, eating the frog, and how her struggles over the years have only fueled her to do more. P.S. It’s the season finale! We’ll b...
Apr 12, 2018•1 hr 18 min
This week we’re talking to Dr. Lisa Mosconi. Lisa is the Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC)/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Before that she founded and was the director of the Nutrition & Brain Fitness Lab at New York University School of Medicine (NYU). Lisa holds a PhD degree in Neuroscience & Nuclear Medicine, and is a certified Integrative Nutritionist and holistic healthcare practitioner. She’s also the author of the new ...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 17 min
To celebrate our 100th interview, we’re bringing back some of your most favorite and most controversial guests to find out what they’re up to now. If you didn’t hear these guests original episode, go back and take a listen. We’ve got links to them in the show notes of this show (below!) Go listen: This episode was supported by Franklin + Whitman . Makers of all-natural products for the modern lifestyle. We’re giant fans, not only because the products are so good…but 5% of every purchase is donat...
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 17 min
This week I’m talking to Lauren Toyota. She’s an author, creator of Hot For Food, and host of Lauren In Real Life . In her past life, Lauren Toyota was a MuchMusic VJ and nationally recognized TV host and producer for nearly 10 years. In this episode we discuss accepting your “flaws”, anger issues, maintaining and growing a thriving brand, and how Lauren’s living in the now. Here’s Lauren: This episode is supported by Daily Harvest , they deliver soups, ready-to-blend smoothies, overnight night ...
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 6 min
This week we’re talking to Rose-Marie Swift for our 100th interview! Rose-Marie is the founder of RMS Beauty and has been a make-up artist for over 35 years. Her work has been featured in magazines including Vogue, W , Harper’s Bazaar , Interview, and Elle and her make-up has appeared in ads including Dianne Von Furstenburg, Calvin Klein, and Louis Vuitton, among others. And her portfolio includes famous faces including Gisele Bunchen, Zoe Saldana, Miranda Kerr, Tilda Swinton and Sophia Coppola ...
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 5 min
