This week Rye chats with Linda and Charlie Bloom, who have been married since 1972! Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health Org...
Apr 13, 2023•59 min
This week Rye + Jess chat with Wendie Trubow (MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner), who is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-author of "Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing" and has been regularly f...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Let's talk GUT health! Our guest, Bethany Ugarte-Cameron is a Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer founder of the popular gut health focused Instagram page @lilsipper and host of the "Digest This" podcast! Bethany focuses on gut health, nutrition, issues within the food industry and highlights specific ingredients to avoid (or incorporate) for your health. After years of severe struggles with IBS and gut dysfunction and finding no relief from the conventional methods of treating IBS, Bethany Ugarte...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This week, Jess sits down with power couple and YouTube sensation, Julius and LaToya White (aka Juice & Toya) to chat all things: - Their upbringing and love for fitness PLUS how they met, started dating and eventually grew their YouTube channel to hit 1 million followers this week! - The benefits of strength training and how to get an effective workout from home! - Why progressive overload style training is the best ways to see physical results and how to implement it - The importance of ma...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In this long overdue sister chat, Rye and Jess sit down (in person for once!) to discuss some of their favorite new health and fitness habits! The sisters chat all things: - The impact of coffee on an empty stomach and what Rye is doing instead that's been a game changer for her adrenals - Food tracking (macro tracking) and how Rye & Jess are implementing it in a balanced, non restrictive way! - The benefits of "progressive overload" style weight lifting and the importance of protein - Conve...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jono Taves, founder of Novera Headache Center to talk about the lesser known root cause of headaches and migraines: neck and shoulder pain! In this episode, you'll learn: -A snippet of Jess's history with migraine headaches and why she reached out to Dr. Taves for support -How to Western model of care treats headaches and migraines and why it is so hard to get real answers and longterm support (besides just a prescription!) -Dr. Taves journey from traditi...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This week Rye and Jess chat with Brittany Fuisz, founder of the flax based (non dairy) milk brand "Malibu Mylk." Brittany not only shares tips and tricks from her impressive entrepreneurial journey, but she talks candidly about her past fertility challenges and her experience freezing her eggs! We also cover: The pros and cons of the anti-inflammatory diet (which Brittany was put on while struggling to get pregnant) Nutrition tips to support fertility, satiety and overall wellness The benefits o...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This week, Jess + Rye are joined by Dr. Nathan Riley (OB/GYN). Despite completing extensive training within the traditional (western) medical model, Nathan's sense of self and independence was destroyed in the process, leading him to explore holistic approaches to patient treatment and care. In this episode, Nathan helps us understand WHY appts with your OB/GYN may leave you feeling disappointed or neglected, including: the gaps that exist in their training, why they push prescriptions and proce...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this solo episode, Jess and Rye sit down for a sister catch up on a HOT TOPIC: hormonal birth control! In this episode they discuss: -Their individual experiences using hormonal birth control in their teens and twenties -What symptoms they experienced while on hormonal birth control (The pill, Nuva Ring and IUD) -Why they ultimately decided to transition off hormonal birth control -What they each use now to track their cycle and prevent pregnancy without hormones (fertility awareness method) ...
Dec 01, 2022•41 min
In this episode, Jess sits down with Natural Fertility Expert, Hethir Rodriguez to get our questions answered around fertility and trying to conceive in our mid to late 30’s! The ladies discuss: - The pressure women feel to “be ready” to start trying for kids by a certain age - Why it’s not TOO late to conceive once you hit your mid to upper 30’s - The importance of male fertility and the myth that it all comes down to the woman - Hormone imbalances that can manifest in fertility struggles - Why...
Nov 14, 2022•58 min
In this episode, Rye & Jess have a lively and informative chat with Angela Jia Kim, Founder of Savor Beauty & Spa and learn SO many amazing tips for youthful, glowing and healthy skin! They discuss: - Angela's upbringing and learning from her mom's Korean beauty secrets & rituals - What we need to know about caring for the skin (including, how to wash your face the right way!) - The thoughtful ingredients used in Savor Beauty products and how to incorporate them into a daily routine ...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Rye and Jess sit down with Ariel Garten who is a neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, former fashion designer and co-founder of the highly successful health tech startup, Muse (which tracks your brain activity as you meditate to give you real time feedback)! In this episode, they discuss: -Ariel’s backstory and how she went from fashion designer to neuroscientist and founder of Muse! -The AMAZING and science backed benefits of meditation (including slowing down the aging process!) -How t...
Oct 12, 2022•56 min
In this solo episode, Jess is taking some time to catch up with all of YOU! We will be taking a "summer vacation" after this episode airs and will return with amazing new guests and our fertility part 2 episode end of September/ early October. Thank you for your continued support! Jess covers: - Her husband Josh's accident that landed him in the hospital for 5 nights and how that stress and trauma impacted her mental and physical health - What she and Josh have been doing to de-stress and bounce...
Aug 29, 2022•50 min
In this episode, Rye Burch sits down solo with our guest Victoria Albina NP, MPH to have an open and HONEST conversation around grief, trauma and anxiety! The ladies discuss: - Getting honest + becoming present with yourself to manage stress and your reactions to things - Communicating with partners who aren’t always understanding of your stress and overwhelm - The impact of high stress on the body, what’s happening with cortisol levels, your brain and nervous system - Mindset, breath work, refl...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min
This week the sisters are bringing you "part 2" on their blood sugar balance series, this time featuring a conversation with Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Jillian Ceasrine (Dietician for Nutrisense ). In this episode they cover: -Defining blood sugar, metabolism + insulin -Factors that impact metabolism + dysregulated glucose -Benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) -Optimal ranges for blood glucose (via testing) -Factors that increase blood glucose levels (foods/exercise/s...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Rye + Jess sit down for a SOLO conversation around the topic of FERTILITY, specifically answering the question: "Are You Planning to Have Kids?" This is a part 1 conversation to a 2 part series on fertility. This conversation covers Rye + Jess's free flowing thoughts about having kids, including: Sharing comments from our community - women who have struggled with infertility or unsure about having kids Examining the fertility "clock" that women often feel they are racing against Addressing press...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Jess sits down with Austin McGuffie aka the “Metabolism Mentor” to chat all things blood sugar balance and why we should care about it! Austin & Jess cover: Austin’s story being a personal trainer & how the focus with his clients shifted over the years to be more education based What it means to be metabolically healthy and unhealthy and what one can do it improve their metabolism Why blood sugar balance is a crucial part of overall health + how to manage it without rest...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This week Rye + Jess chat with Victoria Albina (NP), Certified Life Coach, Breathwork Guide and Host of the “Feminist Wellness” Podcast. Victoria has a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy! She holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in ...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Today is an episode focused on the realness of becoming an entrepreneur / building a brand in the health + wellness space. Ryan shares some REALNESS in the intro, pulling back the curtain a bit to share what it's been like building Your Hormone Balance over the past 4+ years...SPOILER: It's not been easy!! Our guest is Krista, Co-Founder of Kenshō Health. We dig deep into her journey from multi passionate student from Eugene, to the start of an extremely successful career before she even graduat...
May 21, 2022•1 hr 26 min
This week, the sisters have an insightful conversation with Siff Haider, Founder of Arrae, one of our favorite wellness brands! In this conversation they cover: - Siff's story struggling with immune health issues, how she advocated for herself to get to the root & the role that natural remedies played in her healing! - The origin story behind the creation of her wellness brand/ herbal supplements, Arrae and what it's like working with her husband - The star ingredients in both the Arrae Bloa...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Jess interviews Real Food Activist, Courtney Swan of Realfoodology! They discuss: - How Courtney's passion for REAL food and exposing the dirty secrets of the food industry was ignited! How she made the transition from a career in the music industry to growing her online platform, Instagram and podcast! - Why diets don't work longterm and the importance of "bio-individuality" and becoming our own health advocates - What it means to "eat honestly" and figure out what works for yo...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 23 min
In this episode, Ryan + Jess are joined by Algae expert/ QUEEN, Catharine Arnstein, founder of Energy Bits. Catharine is extremely experienced and passionate about the world of algae and bringing education about this superfood to the masses! The health and beauty benefits of algae are far ranging and we guarantee you'll want to incorporate this into your life after receiving this education. Make sure to use code BODYBLISS for 20% off any EnergyBits algae products HERE . Topics covered include: -...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 28 min
In this episode, Rye interviews Jess on her long history with headaches and migraines! We also provide many common triggers & steps to take to find relief naturally. We cover: -Jess's story with headaches and migraines, dating back to childhood and reaching their peak in her 20's in tandem with a stressful job -How she got to the root of her migraines, after becoming frustrated with the Western Medicine (prescription drug) approach -The top hormonal related root causes for headaches and migr...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this solo sister chat, we’re sharing our most insane dieting experience (i.e. the master cleanse) PLUS a passionate conversation on ditching health perfectionism including a look at what “tuning in” to your body really means! Spoiler alert: avocados may not be healthy for everyone, fads aren’t sustainable and you don’t need to live in a bubble without wifi or sweet treats to be healthy, balance your hormones and live life to the fullest. Tune in and make sure to screenshot the episode and sha...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
The Peace. Love. Hormones. QUEEN, Maddie Miles is back on the pod and this time we are chatting all things liver health! In this episode you’ll learn: >> What exactly is the liver and why should you give an F about it >> How liver health supports menstrual and hormone health >> Signs/ symptoms your liver needs support/ TLC >> Dietary and lifestyle factors that negatively impact liver function >> Breaking down Phase 1 & Phase 2 liver detoxification and how to sup...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Jess chats with special guest Valerie Agyeman, Women’s Health Dietitian and Nutrition Media Expert, Podcast Host and Founder of Flourish Heights. With her women’s health nutrition practice, digital platform and community, Valerie helps women nourish a healthy relationship with food and empowers them to build confidence in their bodies and overall health! In this episode, the ladies discuss: >> Valerie’s story to becoming a dietician & her passion supporting women and t...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this season 3 premiere, Jess + Rye are back with a NEW intro and a new direction for the podcast (specifically focusing on health + hormone balance)! In this minisode, they are walking through their favorite journaling exercise: the practice of asking yourself "WHAT FEELS GOOD" and "WHAT NEEDS WORK?" This is something you can do daily / weekly / monthly / yearly - in different categories, such as Health, Career, Relationships, Personal Development. Tune in to hear Rye + Jess reflect on what's...
Jan 11, 2022•34 min
In this FINAL episode of 2021, hosts Rye & Jess kick things off with a fun intro, sharing their BEST + WORST habits lately & one big goal they’d like to focus on in 2022. Then stick around for an important chat between Jess & Les Alfred on self-care non-negotiables for hormone balance and optimal health. Les is the host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast, yoga & meditation teacher and community builder. Want to hear her whole story? You can go back to our first interview with Les...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Jess and Rye are back with an information packed episode on best forms of exercise for HORMONE BALANCE! This information comes from their unique perspective working with hundreds of women dealing with hormone imbalances over the last several years, coupled with in-depth research. In this episode, they cover: >>Examples of clients whose exercise habits impacted their hormone levels and their symptoms Case studies of clients who chose more rest and restorative exercise > HIGH intensity ex...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week Rye + Jess are back with a solo episode to help you break FREE from the binge + restrict mentality that can take hold around the holidays (or really any time where the stress is high + the food and drinks are plentiful!). In this episode they discuss: ✔️Our past experiences around Thanksgiving (when the entire family was on a diet 😅) ✔️Jess's past restrictive eating habits VS. where’s she at now ✔️How to deal with stress eating in anticipation of gatherings ✔️How to handle pot luck di...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 10 min