Send Vanessa a Text Message In this super informational episode, I sit down with Stephanie Reed, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with an expertise in DETOX. After years of struggling with her own thyroid and gut issues, she discovered that her abundant toxic load was drastically impacting her ability to heal. Stephanie works with clients to improve their overall health by the implementation of effective detox practices and protocols, all tailored to their individual needs. This chat ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 21
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this fully-stocked episode, I have the honor of sitting down with Christine Williams, the beautiful face behind the fast-growing, off-grid homestead account @homemaderevival. Christine and her husband Joel have dedicated their lives towards educating others on emergency preparedness and self-sufficiency, through a logical and non-fear-based approach. Their own trials and challenges catapulted them into becoming "accidental preppers" as they like to say, and they've...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 20
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I eagerly sit down with Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, CPT, and master of all things minerals, Margaret Barry. Margaret's expertise in metabolic health, mineral balancing, and the body's fascial system is set apart from many, as she so passionately shares her knowledge regularly from her popular Instagram account @musclesandmotherhood, and works with clients one on one. During this discussion, she gives us a legit, easy-to-understand les...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 19
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this highly educational episode, I sit down with trauma-informed somatic coach Mandy Flanders, and she serves up a huge dose of material to chew on regarding nervous system health. Mandy is an expert in nervous system regulation and co-regulation, with signature focuses on conscious parenting, attachment + parts work, somatic experiencing, the polyvagal theory, and more. She is super passionate about helping people and clients understand their unique patterns of " ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 18
Send Vanessa a Text Message This episode is the perfect follow-up to the last, because I gratefully sit down with Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Licensed Cosmetologist, Jessica Rose. In a day where nearly everyone is concerned about aging and their appearance, Jessica bridges the gap between health and beauty by helping people of all ages make better lifestyle choices. In this discussion, she not only educates us on how our overall toxic load can accelerate the aging process, but she gives ...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 17
Send Vanessa a Text Message This mind-blowing episode undoubtedly illuminates the shocking dark side of the billion dollar Botox industry. Here, I am blessed with the unique opportunity to sit with Gretch Elizabeth, a passionate patient advocate who helps run the Never Tox Community Group. She is also a primary admin for the largest international Botox injury support group in the world. Gretch and her team have worked tirelessly to disclose correct patient information, provide informed consent d...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 16
Send Vanessa a Text Message GET 10% OFF LIFEBLUD — My Exclusive Listener Discount Use code VANESSA10 at checkout Shop here: https://lifeblud.co/?dt_id=2163895 In this jam-packed episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Adam Marafioti, owner of the bioenergetic-focused supplement company, LifeBlud . This chat beautifully outlines all there is to know about the fascinating substance known as methylene blue, as Adam breaks down the mechanisms behind it in an easy-to-understand manner. He s...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 15
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with the beautiful face and CEO behind FATSKN, Caitlin Warrington. FATSKN is currently the most well-known tallow skincare brand in Canada, much due to her minimalistic approach and dedication to developing high-quality products, as she has come to realize the climbing demand. Through her own desire to create non-toxic, nutrient-dense skincare for her family, Caitlin discovered that tallow-based products serve the skin differently and in wa...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 14
Send Vanessa a Text Message Happy New Year my friends. I hope this message of reflection brings you hope and courage as we enter the year ahead. My desire is that the following (23) musings will inspire and encourage you, as you step into unchartered territory. With the world showing its true colors more and more each day, I believe it's of top priority to get our health and hearts in order. Thank you for the support you've shown me since the launch of this show, and I look forward to sharing so...
Jan 03, 2023•15 min•Ep. 13
Send Vanessa a Text Message During this very candid episode, I sit down with seasoned registered nurse Morgan Hebb, who opens up about the harsh realities of standardized health care. Her years in a hospital setting and clinicals (NP degree in progress) have opened her eyes to the system's downfalls, and how quality care is truly hard to find. She explains that there are amazing people threaded throughout the system, but that the system itself is purposefully broken due to one main, overarching ...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
Send Vanessa a Text Message This incredible episode highlights the foundational ABC's of blood sugar health in a way that is comprehensive, yet very easy-to-understand. During this informational conversation, I had the pleasure of sitting down with specialized registered dietitian, Isaac Pohlman, who's knowledge regarding diabetes and blood sugar balancing has helped countless adults that have surrounding concerns. He takes us through a crash course by explaining many of the popular terms regard...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 11
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I chat with holistic nutritionist Neenet Hairapetian, who specializes in helping women restore their metabolism, heal their gut, balance their hormones, all while heavily educating on the importance of a functional and balanced diet. Neenet is super passionate and enthusiastic about debunking wellness-y trends and other dietary habits, and she gets real about how many seemingly "healthy" routines are simply not sustainable for the majority of women lo...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 10
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this unique episode, I sit down with specialized Holistic Health Coach Mishi Garcia, who's dedicated her work to helping women overcome and heal from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, otherwise known as the loss of a woman's period during her reproductive years. During our conversation, we discuss the physiological details of what's occurring with the body when a woman experiences HA, as well as the mental challenges that parallel it. We talk about how the body's main focus...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this amazing episode, I have an incredibly important conversation with Lena Le Huray, who has an exceptional amount of knowledge in the world of health and psychology. Lena's background and trying personal experiences led her to the discovery of her special interest in health psychology, and here she gives us a huge chunk of information on what it really means to age well. She goes into detail about subjective age, and explains that how we FEEL is actually more imp...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 8
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this brief solo episode, I candidly share some of my thoughts surrounding the unhelpful comparison game we all commonly play from time to time. In today's modern and digital world, we are consistently lured in to viewing other people's filtered lives, and it's doing a number on our self-image, our nervous systems, and therefore our overall well-being. We are leaving the door open for chronic deception and distraction, and it's setting us back now more than ever. He...
Nov 02, 2022•18 min•Ep. 7
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode I sit down with Taryn Hussey (Shank), a Holistic Health Coach and very seasoned Wellness Blogger! Taryn has a plethora of knowledge regarding diet culture/anti-diet culture and the "food freedom" sector of the wellness world, and has worked with people worldwide to overcome their unhealthy relationships with food and body image. This conversation is full of real talk , including the importance of healing traumas associated with disordered eating, her h...
Oct 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 6
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have a beautiful and thought-provoking sit down with Michelle Piccione, founder and face behind Mushaboom Traditional Midwifery and Sovereign Birth. Serving families and mothers entirely outside of the allopathic medical system, she practices outside of the medicalized midwife community as well. This show is jam-packed with truths surrounding the differences between the types of midwifery and caretakers, as well as valuable information regarding the...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 5
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Jenn Merrick, who is currently a Functional Nutritional Therapy/Restorative Wellness Practitioner, as well as the owner of Jenn Merrick Wellness. Before diving into this side of root-cause health care, Jenn was practicing as a paramedical esthetician for 15 years, and worked with hundreds of people who were challenged with minor to severe skin issues. Her path changed however, after she realized that the h...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 4
Send Vanessa a Text Message This episode is a very personal one for me, and it's one I hope will shed a little light as to why I'm so passionate about health and overall well-being. Here, I share a more detailed overview of my past and the events that have led me to this moment in time. My journey is undoubtedly the catalyst to this podcast, and I felt it was important to share my story a bit more intimately, so that you could simply get to know me a bit better. My goal is to also flood you with...
Sep 30, 2022•29 min•Ep. 3
Send Vanessa a Text Message In this episode, I sit down with Jared Ralsky, current NBA scout and certified Holistic Health Coach, to talk about "getting back to the fundamentals" when it comes to our health. Many of us find ourselves chasing the latest and greatest tools, gadgets, therapies, supplements, etc., and while these things can be useful, we often skip the foundational basics of healing. We discuss many common (but not always thought of) speed bumps that hinder our health journeys, the ...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 2
Send Vanessa a Text Message Welcome to the Intentionally Well Podcast! Today's sweet little launch episode is one where I'll simply be sharing what's to come here on the show. As your host, I look forward to bringing you informative, thought-provoking, and entertaining episodes...where we will continually be chatting about ALL aspects of health, and what it really means to be BE WELL. Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/ Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Sep 06, 2022•11 min•Ep. 1
