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Solo 2.0

Ryan Burch and Jess Suchanpodcasters.spotify.com
Ready to step into the 2.0 version of YOU? Come along as sisters, Jess Suchan (Holistic Health & Mindset Coach @bodyblissbyjess) and Rye Burch (Co-founder of @YourHormone Balance), dive into self-empowerment, mindset, health/hormone balance, relationships, success & more! Providing unfiltered, relatable insights, expert interviews and coaching-style episodes, these conversations are packed with tools and strategies to help you level UP your life. Subscribe so you don’t miss a beat (new episodes bi-weekly).
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Episodes

What's Your Money Story? Jess+Rye Share Early Life Experiences that Changed their Habits/Relationship with $, PLUS Tips to Rewire your Brain for a Healthier $ Mindset!

Rye + Jess are back for another sister chat, and this time it’s all about MONEY! In this fun solo episode, they discuss early life experiences with $ that informed their relationship & habits around it…PLUS: how they’re rewiring their brains to create a healthier money mindset and create a NEW “money story”… But most importantly: they’re sharing what you can do to step into an abundant money mindset too! Pssst - stay tuned for part 2 - where Jess will breakdown her NEW $$ related rituals and...

Jun 19, 20241 hr 7 min

Stepping Into Your Higher Self w/ Money & Manifestation Mentor, Marley Rose Harris. Talking: Building Confidence & Self Worth and How to Reprogram Our Subconscious Minds!

Jess is sitting down for her FIRST in person interview since circa 2019! She chats with Marley Rose Harris who is a money & manifestation coach and queen of all things mindset and subconscious reprogramming. In this episode the ladies chat: Marley’s story from “rock bottom” to thriving and her amazing transformation (in business, wealth, body and mind) How she went from surface level healing modalities to doing the deeper work and what that looked like The difference between building confide...

Jun 05, 20241 hr 22 min

The Making of “Mama Sol,” an Innovative Mineral Suncare Brand, w/ Arielle Moody. How Visualization, Manifestation & Aligned Action Leads to MASSIVE Personal Growth, PLUS Life Changing Suncare Tips!

Welcome back! Our guest today is Arielle Moody, founder of Mama Sol, an innovative, multi purpose mineral sun care brand! Arielle has spent the entirety of her adult life immersed in the beauty industry. From her early days working on the beauty sales floor as a trainer for brands like Smashbox and Bite Beauty and then working as head of Product Development for Skinn Cosmetics to her current role as head of sales for a top cosmetics packaging and formulation company, she has always known she wou...

May 22, 20241 hr 10 min

Working through limiting beliefs, blocks & self criticism with Jess & Rye!

This week Jess introduces her “Mind to Body” Reset challenge, involving regular journaling exercises to help participants break through limiting beliefs keeping them from what they most desire in life! Rye shares her experience doing the journaling exercises, and Jess provides on-air coaching to help Rye get to the root of some of the insecurities she’s been discovering throughout this process. They share honestly about their own negative self talk patterns, and how they are working to rewire th...

May 06, 20241 hr 16 min

PopSugar Fitness Instructor & Breast Cancer Survivor, Amanda Butler, is Spreading Awareness on TikTok & Instagram: “I Was The Healthiest Person I Knew! Get Regular Breast Exams!"

Sitting down this week with Amanda Butler who is a fitness professional and breast cancer survivor! This is a heartfelt, REAL and empowering conversation in which the ladies discuss: -Amanda’s upbringing and what brought her into the fitness space, going on to become a Pop Sugar Fitness and Amazon Halo instructor (to name a few)! -Getting a breast cancer diagnosis at 32 years old in height of her career and life -Why she ultimately decided to document her entire journey through TikTok, IG and Yo...

Apr 24, 20241 hr 13 min

The Pros/Cons of Western Medicine, Hormonal Birth Control & HRT w/ Kyle McAvoy (Nurse Practitioner). PLUS: How to Find a Supportive Health Care Provider AND Get the Most Out of Your Insurance $$.

In this week's episode, Rye interviews Kyle McAvoy, who has been a nurse practitioner for over 32 years and is passionate about helping women of all ages and backgrounds achieve hormone balance and health-related goals. Originally from New York, Kyle moved west after completing her BA in French. She then decided her other passion was health and wellness, so she attended undergraduate and graduate school at Oregon Health & Science University. Today, Kyle consults with women dealing with hormo...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 14 min

Client Spotlight: Jess Interviews Her Client Felicia Riesel on Regulating Her Cycle, Clearing Hormonal Acne, Overcoming Insomnia & Learning to Trust Her Body on a Deeper Level!

In this episode, Jess is sitting down with her soulmate client Felicia Riesel to chat all things: Felicia’s upbringing and early childhood memories Hormonal and body image changes she experienced throughout the years Her life changing experience working with a functional medicine doctor for the first time Hormonal shifts before and after childbirth Experiencing irregular periods, hormonal acne, premenstrual rage and insomnia and how it impacted her self esteem, energy levels, mood and happiness ...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 23 min

From Instagram Influencer to Endometriosis Awareness Advocate and Founder of “Bangin’ Hair,” Autumn Weimann Shares her Story!

In this episode, Jess is catching up with Autumn Weimann who is an instagram influencer turned endometriosis awareness advocate and founder of the clean hair brand, Bangin' Hair! In this episode the ladies discuss: Autumn’s 16 year journey with painful and at time, debilitating periods Her experience on hormonal birth control and why she made the decision to stop it How and when she was recently diagnosed with endometriosis What she wishes more women knew about endometriosis and their hormones H...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 21 min

Why you Should Care about the Health of your Home (Addressing Mold/Mycotoxins & Compromised Air Quality) with Michael Rubino, Founder of HomeCleanse. PLUS: Rye’s Experience w/Mold Exposure at Home!

This week, Rye shares her experience with mold exposure in her current home and prior apartment, which have led to high levels of mycotoxins in her body. She then introduces Michael Rubino, an air quality expert and wellness advocate who is bridging the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. Michael is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with the company's advisory team, ...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 27 min

Overcoming Pregnancy Loss to Founding “WeNatal,” a Wildly Popular Prenatal for Men AND Women, with Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim. Including: Tips for Optimizing Fertility for Men & Women!

This week, Rye & Jess welcome Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company intentionally designed for women and men. WeNatal aims to change the narrative surrounding fertility and pregnancy, shifting the focus from "me" to "we." Supported by a team of industry-leading doctors and nutrition experts like Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque, WeNatal is committed to delivering an innovative prenatal option to the market, enabling couples and babies to thri...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 20 min

Rye & Jess Share: BEST/WORST Habits, 2024 Edition (Including Our Favorite Morning/Skincare/Makeup/Exercise Routines).

It's time for another sister solo episode! This week, Jess & Rye share some challenges they faced towards the end of 2023, and how their daily routines and habits were impacted as a result. They share honestly about what's NOT been feeling good lately, as well as what they've been loving, including their current morning/skin care/exercise rituals and routines. Finally, Rye + Jess share the mindset work they're working on to invite in greater success, calm and abundance this year! RESOURCES M...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 6 min

Overcoming Binge & Emotional Eating Behaviors Through Rewiring the Brain w/ Nutritionist & Hypnotherapist, Jiordana Saade. Tangible Tools for Improving Your Relationship w/ Food & Body.

Jess is sitting down with Jiordana Saade who is a clinical nutritionist, hypnotherapist and expert in eating behavior. They have a fascinating conversation around overcoming binge and emotional eating and how to form a healthier relationship with mind, food & body! In this episode, the ladies discuss: -Jiordana's history with an eating disorder and how she transformed her relationship with food and body -The psychology behind binge/ emotional eating and how we can reprogram our brain to over...

Jan 18, 20241 hr 14 min

Am I in Perimenopause? Jess & her mom, Hormone Educator, Candace Burch, Break It Down! PLUS: Candace Shares Her Unique Experience w/ Rollercoaster Symptoms & How She Got Back to Balance!

Today is a very special day! Jess sits down with her mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch (MA)! Candace has over 30 years experience in the field and is the co-founder of Your Hormone Balance (with her other daughter, SOLO 2.0's co-host, Rye Burch) In this episode, the mother daughter duo discuss: -How to know if you are entering perimenopause (common signs & symptoms) -Candace's experience with rollercoaster symptoms in perimenopause (with two young daughters) and how she first learn...

Jan 04, 20241 hr 45 min

How to Lose Weight w/out Losing Your Mind: Q&A Solo Episode with Coach Jess & Rye!

To wrap up the year, Rye & Jess are doing a Q&A style episode which dives into their top tips for sustainable weight loss in the new year with a main focus on how to cultivate a healthy mindset! In the episode they discuss: -How to keep yourself motivated and accountable throughout the year -The importance of creating a realistic timeline for weight loss results -Avoiding the all-or-nothing mentality and yo-yo dieting -Top tips for forming healthy habits and routines to support your goal...

Dec 21, 20231 hr 31 min

What to Know About the Fastest Growing Infectious Disease in the Country (Lyme) & Navigating Life w/ "Invisible" Illness - with Michelle Bauman.

Michelle Bauman joins the SOLO 2.0 Podcast to discuss her experience living with Lyme Disease and what YOU should know about the #1 fastest growing infectious disease in the country! Michelle is a busy mom of two boys who has spent the last 12 years working in healthcare operations and management. She has always been passionate about health, wellness, nutrition and fitness, but that was taken to a new level after she came down with a case of pneumonia towards the end of 2019. In early 2020 her w...

Dec 05, 20231 hr 23 min

Understanding PCOS, Insulin Resistance/Blood Sugar Balance & Perimenopausal Changes with Brie Wieselman, Integrative Practitioner (From Personal & Professional Experience Helping Women THRIVE).

This week Rye & Jess chat with Brie Wieselman, licensed primary care provider and medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health. Besides being an expert in hormone balance, fertility, and perimenopause, Brie specializes in helping people heal digestive problems such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, parasitic infections, Candida overgrowth, and SIBO to rebuild a bulletproof microbiome. During this conversation, Brie shares her experience getting diagnosed with PCOS as a teen, and how she w...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 17 min

Candace & Jess Talk: Essential Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips for Optimal Hormone Health, PLUS What to Know about Bioidentical Hormones, Perimenopause & Cycle Syncing (on the Morning Chava Podcast)

This week Rye shares some updates from Jess & Rye's recent trip to Europe and introduces this week's special mother/daughter interview! This episode originally aired on the Morning Chava Podcast (hosted by Elizabeth Joy Presta) and includes a wide ranging discussion about hormones, including: how they impact our mental, physical and emotional well being and the best nutrition, exercise and stress management steps to reduce hormone imbalance and relieve symptoms! Together they provide helpful...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 15 min

Solo Episode: Our Imperfect Habits w/ Rye & Jess! The Routines and Rituals We’ve Fallen Off Of and What We’re Doing Instead PLUS Why Striving for Perfection in Health & Wellness Can Be Toxic…

In this solo episode, Rye & Jess are getting honest about some of their imperfect habits lately including discussions around: -Morning routines: how they’ve shifted the last few months and what’s been working instead -Prescriptions Rye & Jess have used and some of the guilt they’ve felt around it -How to strike a balance between incorporating in western medicine helpers (like an RX) and getting to the root via holistic and natural practices -Why perfection shouldn’t be the end goal when ...

Oct 16, 202346 min

Overcoming Restrictive Dieting & Orthorexia with Nutrition Coach Mike Millner. PLUS: Tips for “Flexible Macro Tracking” & Foundational Health Principles to Live By

In this episode, Jess sits down with fellow nutrition coach and "Mind Over Macros" podcast host, Mike Miller to have an open and vulnerable conversation around restrictive dieting, orthorexia and body image. In this episode, they discuss: -Mike's upbringing and experience going from being an athlete his entire life to putting on a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time -His experience standing in front of a mirror and not recognizing himself and the extreme measures he took to tr...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 9 min

Life/Podcast UPDATES w/ Rye… Let us Know What you Think About THESE New Episode Ideas!

In this week’s mini episode, Rye shares some work/life updates, plus some MAJOR podcast news! As Rye explains in this episode, we are considering switching to 4 new episode styles and would LOVE to hear from YOU (and in exchange for providing your feedback, you'll be entered to win a 20 count Ultima Electrolyte variety pouch, 30 lemonade canister + water bottle!). Tune into the episode for more details! To recap, these are the 4 episode concepts we're considering switching to (alternating betwee...

Sep 21, 202316 min

Breaking Down The Fads: Keto, Carnivore and Intermittent Fasting w/ Jess & Maddie Miles, Founder of Peace.Love.Hormones! PLUS Favorite Hormone Health Hacks & Habits!

In today’s episode (and podcast swap!), Jess is having a super fun conversation on fad diets with fellow hormone health practitioner and friend, Maddie Miles! In this episode the ladies discuss: -Breaking down common fad diets and our thoughts on using them as a tool to reach certain health goals -Intermittent fasting: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons -The keto diet: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons -The carnivore diet: what is it, what are...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 12 min

How to Microdose with Mushrooms w/ Plant Medicine Mentor, Tiffany Hurd. Talking: Psilocybin for Healing Anxiety & Depression, Finding the “Right” Dose and Recreational vs. Therapeutic Use!

In this week’s guest interview, Jess & Rye are having an enlightening conversation with Microdosing and Plant Medicine Mentor, Tiffany Hurd! In this episode, we discuss: -Microdosing 101: what is it, who it might be for and transformations one may experience -Difference between psilocybin “magic” and functional mushrooms -Legalities around psilocybin and how to safely find the right dosage and medicine for you -How Tiffany supports her clients in weaning off depression and anxiety medication...

Aug 21, 202359 min

How to Cycle Sync in a Realistic Way Without Overwhelm: Foods, Exercise & Myth Busting! (Solo Ep w/ Jess)

In this long overdue episode, Jess is diving into cycle syncing and how to do it in a way that's realistic without adding stress and overwhelm! In this episode, you will learn: - What is cycle syncing and the benefits - The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how to know when you are in each phase - Why you should NOT use your tracking app to tell you when you've ovulated and how to track your cycle and ovulation accurately - Simple shifts to make to your nutrition and caloric intake during each...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 37 min

What is "Fascia Work" and How Can It Help Heal Chronic Pain? A Convo w/ GST Body Founder, Anna Rahe PLUS Jess Shares Tips for a Balanced Summer… While Still Making Progress Towards Your Health Goals!

In this episode, Jess & Rye sit down with Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body! She teaches us all about the "secret organ" called fascia and how you can actually work with it to heal chronic pain and discomfort! Jess kicks off the episode with a solo intro sharing some of her top tips for maintaining balance during the summer months and how to still make progress towards your health and fitness goals.. without fomo! In this episode, we discuss -Anna's story with chronic pain in her early 20's and...

Jul 18, 20231 hr 27 min

A No Nonsense Approach to Gut & Hormone Health w/Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Practitioner, Lahana Vigliano of Nuvitru Wellness.

This week, Rye + Jess sit down with Lahana Vigliano, CEO + Founder of Nuvitru Wellness and a board certified Clinical Nutritionist. Lahana holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and Masters of Human Nutrition + Functional Medicine degree. She is currently a doctorate student in clinical nutrition. Lahana has so much passion in helping women realize that there is a root cause for their symptoms, even if they have been dismissed by healthcare before. Lahana is obsessed with creating natural ...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 6 min

Deja Riley on: Overcoming an “Infertility" Diagnosis, Navigating IUI and IVF Treatments & Using her Platform to Advocate for Change in Fitness/Wellness! PLUS: Rye's Embryo Freezing Updates.

This week Rye + Jess bring back their very first podcast guest, Deja Riley, who shares the ups and downs of her years-long "infertility" journey, as well as her advocacy work within the health and fitness industry! In this episode we discuss: How her life evolved post-pandemic Finding her voice / using her platform for good DEI work w/ lululemon The issues w/representation in fitness/wellness Her experience trying to get pregnant (from IUI to IVF to a natural pregnancy) Importance of community w...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 22 min

Rye + Jess Catch up! Our Evolving Relationship with Alcohol, Rye’s Egg Freezing & Gut Health Updates, Jess’s Coaching Pivot & Headache Updates, PLUS Hormone Testing Insights.

It’s been a minute since we’ve had a sister catch up so Rye & Jess are sitting down with a mocktail to discuss: Rye’s egg freezing updates and lessons she’s learned in the process so far How we've reframed our relationship with alcohol + how to have a better balance with alcohol as we head into the social summer months Jess’s life updates, coaching pivot and how she’s been handling ups & downs with her chronic migraines Rye’s gut health journey and the functional lab testing she’s doing ...

Jun 06, 20231 hr 11 min

The Truth About Conventional “Factory Farming” w/ Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander Dussen. Talking: Life as a Dairy Farmer & Cattle Rancher, Nutritional/Environmental Benefits of Cattle & BS Food Labels!

In this episode, you'll hear a unique perspective about the cattle industry and conventional "Factory Farming," from Tara Vander Dussen (dairy farmer / environmental scientist ) and Natalie Kovarik (cattle rancher / pharmacist). Natalie and Tara are passionate about helping consumers understand how their food is actually made and spreading word about the far-reaching benefits of cattle! In this conversation we cover: A day in the life as a dairy farmer + cattle rancher The mental challenges faci...

May 24, 20231 hr 17 min

Exploring Unconventional Approaches to Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth with Nathan Riley, OB/GYN. Including Thoughts on: Male Infertility, C sections, Circumcisions, Home Births and Egg Freezing!

It's time for part 2 with Dr. Nathan Riley, the "Holistic OB/GYN," who helps us explore alternative or "unconventional" approaches to fertility, pregnancy and birth that provide greater autonomy AND support for women, their partners and (future) children. (If you missed our last episode with Dr Riley from 12/2022, you can listen HERE . That episode reviews the flaws of our current medical system - from Dr Riley's perspective as an OB/GYN, having spent years working in hospitals, tending to women...

May 12, 20231 hr 14 min

Prioritizing Health & Fitness Pre + Post Pregnancy with Love Sweat Fitness Founder, Katie Dunlop! PLUS: Mom Life Rituals, Fertility Tips, Body Image and Mindset Tools!

We are excited to welcome Katie Dunlop of Love Sweat Fitness back on the podcast..only this time she is a new mama and has a whole nutrition line! Katie created Love Sweat Fitness after her own 45lbs weight loss journey and total lifestyle makeover. Living with hypothyroidism, she struggled to find a healthy routine and eventually developed her own personal nutrition plan and fitness method, lost 45lbs, and fell in love with health and fitness. She became a certified personal trainer and used he...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 1 min
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