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Strong + Unfiltered

Bringing stories and experiences of grit, strength, humor + hope to help others live the life they've imagined through strength in mind, body and soul. Weekly discussions from medicine, fitness, nutrition, love, loss, overcoming adversity and everything in between. Danielle is a board certified physician assistant, certified nutrition coach and former counselor and personal trainer. Her passion lies in bringing information and content forward in conversation to help others live without limits and inspire them to know they can do difficult things. She is a partner, fur baby mom, lover of the outdoors + adventure, a fitness and nutrition enthusiast and a woman who isn't afraid to speak her damn mind.
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Episodes

EP159 Mind, body, spirt + energy

I am so very excited for you all to get to know my friend, chiropractor + partner in crime for the wellness retreat, Melany Bates. Sign ups are NOW LIVE + we only have 6 spots left. Grab your spot here Melany Bates is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Co-Founder and C-Owner of One River Chiropractic in St. George, Utah. Her area of focus is Nervous System centered care with an emphasis on breathing, awareness, adaptation, and integration. As a specialist in vitalistic and tonal chiropractic she has stud...

Feb 05, 20242 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 159

EP158 Retreat announcements, breasticles, VHS tapes + mambo number 5

Brenna is a native New Yorker + clinician with over 18 years of experience. She holds an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelors Degree in Forensic Psychology and a Masters Degree in Social Work. Her professional experience includes working as a Child Protective Services Investigator, Probation Officer, ER Social Worker + as a Clinician. Fed up with conventional systems + their band-aid solutions, she is an advocate for the whole body (mind/body/spirit) perspective. She is passionate ...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 158

EP157 Functional movement, unnecessary surgeries and opossum facts

Ashley Crocker is an experienced trainer and nutrition coach and has been coaching for 10 years. She has experience working in the crossfit space, working with people in a 1-1 setting, and has coached hundreds of people with their nutrition. After having her own major injury in 2020 and through seeing the gaps in the fitness industry she experienced, she now works with people who are stuck in the gap between fitness and healthcare. She works as an Active Life Professional helping people get rid ...

Jan 22, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 157

EP156 Smarty pants and rants

Laura Ligos is a registered dietitian who resides in Albany, NY. She believes in a food first approach and focuses on optimizing the health and wellness of active women. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell University and went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and MBA at Dominican University. She started her own private practice & brand “The Sassy Dietitian” to help be a credible resource for those looking to improve their relationship with food and optimize ...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 156

EP155 Trauma, people pleasing and walking wounds

Amanda is a licensed therapist who specializes in healing trauma, anxiety and depression. She runs a private practice from her farm in North Carolina, holding sessions outside with her dog and farm animals (horses, goats, sheep, birds and donkeys). Amanda also creates programs to heal trauma and anxiety by working through your nervous system and subconscious. She makes healing feel like laughing (and sometimes getting roasted tbh) by an old friend. Learn more about working with me Shop my master...

Jan 09, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 155

EP 154: Neurospicy, ACOTAR spoilers, piper farts + big announcements

Listen to Danielle and Jess shoot the shit about 2023 recap and what's coming in 2024. Big announcements, exciting news, retreat info, travel trips, rebranding, piper farting and so much more! Buckle up + enjoy the ride. Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments for just $19.99) Follow me on IG Get on Jess' email list Follow Jess on IG...

Jan 01, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 154

EP153 Roller coasters, perimenopause andfinding your joy

Laini Gray is a dedicated Functional Health Practitioner specializing in women's hormones and gut health. She holds a Master's Degree in Holistic Nutrition and is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. In addition, she is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach and Precision Nutrition Coach. For the past 20+ years, she has been guiding and supporting busy, health-conscious women on their journey to reclaim control of their hormone health so they can fe...

Dec 25, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 153

EP152 Metabolic health, environmental toxins and finding a qualified practitioner

Stacy Marie is a double board certified Family and Acute care Nurse Practitioner with a passion for functional medicine & metabolic health. She has a gift for making intricate health promotion & disease prevention interventions simple, accessible & manageable. She's determined to help fill in the gaps where traditional medicine lacks by blending both conventional and functional medicine approaches. Her mission is to empower you with the knowledge needed to understand your body, how t...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 152

EP151 Grime layers, nervous system regulation, ozempic + birth control

Callie Exas, MPH, MS, RDN, CPT is a women’s health and nutrition expert. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Fitness Expert, it is her mission to help women feel empowered in their bodies. In her practice, Callie takes a holistic look into the biological, physiological, and psychological components of her client’s nutrition and self care practices in order to heal their mind body connection by addressing the impact of burnout on hormonal and metabolic function. Health and wellbeing is n...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 151

EP150 planet fitness, how to find a good coach and working out as a parent

Tom is a Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Throughout his twelve years as an AT he has been passionate about injury prevention methods. This led him to pursue strength and conditioning as a means for further achieving better sports medicine practices. Combining these two, he is in a unique position to provide both care and training for the athletes at his high school. This has led to decreased injury rates and safer, more educated weight t...

Dec 05, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 150

EP149 Perinatal Body Image, fertility and how we stop diet culture

Melissa Vasikauskas is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition-Food Science at CUNY Brooklyn College. She completed her dietetic internship at Stony Brook University Hospital. Melissa has been nutrition counseling for 7 years and specializes in helping people break out of chronic dieting cycles by teaching them how to properly nourish their bodies. Melissa helps people learn how to trust their bodies and to develop confidence in the choices they...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 149

EP148 LMNT, poop bags and what it's like working with me

Trisha Clark is a Physician Assistant specializing in vascular surgery and a client of Empowered Medicine. In today's episode, Trisha shares her experience as an Empowered Medicine client and gives an inside look on what it's like working with Danielle. She was born and raised in central Pennsylvania and attended Catholic high school. Trisha completed her undergrad at Elizabethtown College and graduated in May 2016. She was a collegiate soccer player and played semi-professional soccer after col...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 148

EP147 Faeries, pospartum, nuance and drive in your own lane

Laura Ligos is a registered dietitian who resides in Albany, NY. She believes in a food first approach and focuses on optimizing the health and wellness of active women. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences from Cornell University and went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and MBA at Dominican University. She started her own private practice & brand “The Sassy Dietitian” to help be a credible resource for those looking to improve their relationship with food and optimize ...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 146

EP146 Hormones aren't a root cause, action figures on cars and healthcare burnout

Jenna Blake is a Family Nurse Practitioner, women’s health coach, and a Functional Hormone Specialist through the IAFHH. In her virtual practice, Her Rooted Wellness, she specializes in helping women to balance their hormones and heal their gut by getting to the root cause of their symptoms and utilizing a holistic, natural approach with a focus on nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation if needed. Jenna believes in the importance of addressing mind, body, and soul nourishment on any ...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 146

EP145 Silica balls, autoimmune disease, trauma and warning signs of under eating

Stevie Lyn is a registered dietitian and avid endurance athlete. Her mission is to help educate and coach athletes on how to fuel their goals while not sacrificing their health and happiness. She received her B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition from SUNY Buffalo State University and M.S. in Applied Nutrition with a Sports and Fitness concentration from Northeastern University. As a board certified specialist in sports nutrition, Stevie Lyn has helped hundreds of athletes and active individuals fuel ...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Ep 144 Perinatal, mental health, body image in pregnancy, and water all over the floor.

Dr. Nicole Kumi is the CEO and founder of The Whole Mom, a maternal wellness organization specializing in perinatal transitional coaching, assisting mothers with preparing their mental health as they transition into motherhood. In 2018 Nicole found herself on the other side of the behavioral healthcare system, needing services after being diagnosed with Postpartum Depression. It was during this time that she realized how little discussion there was around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, an...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Ep 143 Wet avocados, bedside or bust and abuse in healthcare

Michaela Robertson - a RN by degree, Board Certified Nurse Coach and RRCA certified run coach. She hosts the Built to Be You podcast and co-host the Strides for Strength podcast. She's multi passionate and strongly dislike when people tell her to 'pick one path'. She helps women evolve as humans, elevate their career, train to live and create a life filled with longevity and sustainability. Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appoi...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Ep 142 Alcohol, eating enough and a fly in my water

Emily Everton, PT, DPT is a holistic Women’s Health Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Embody Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC in Hopkinton, MA. Dr. Emily specializes in Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and is especially passionate about all things menstrual health and fertility. She loves to talk about taboo topics and challenge unsustainable societal standards to help girls/women find peace with their bodies and live their fullest, symptom-free life. In addition to her ...

Oct 09, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Ep 141 Cholesterol, VBACs and fake UTIs

Dr. Emily Duncan is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Phoenix, AZ. She's passionate about all things women’s health, low-toxic living, fitness, cooking, and reading lots of fiction books. You can find her on Instagram @dremilyduncan and reach out to book a session a session with her! Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments for just $19.99) Follow me on IG Follow Dr. Emily Duncan on IG...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 141

EP140 Indiana Jones + Lyme-Disesase

Ashly DeMille is a practitioner at empowered medicine and a family nurse practitioner who has worked in internal medicine as a primary care provider for over a year. She has been in healthcare for the last 12 years. She has worked in the hospital setting, women’s health/mom and baby, and Allergy, asthma, immunology clinic. She has a passion for holistic care and provides an integrative approach. She not only has professional training in functional/integrative medicine but has spent many hours do...

Sep 25, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 140

EP139 Perimenopause, Hormones and the importance of Joy ft. Dr. Carrie Jones

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones,” Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to become board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology. She was the first Medica...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Ep 138 Nimble warthog and the dark side of functional medicine

Savannah Young is a functional medicine nurse practitioner, facilitator, yoga teacher, and writer who leads her life through the lenses of intuition and love. She believes shedding layers and fluid thinking lay the foundation for leading an inspired life. Transformation is the underlying theme in her approach to patient care and her own life. She combines her love of lifestyle medicine with client-specific history and goals in order to optimize health and wellness. She currently resides in Denve...

Sep 11, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 138

EP137 Zoom, misophonia and macros

Robin was born & raised in Lebanon, CT. She graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2015 with a B.S. in Athletic Training and a B.S. in Exercise Science with a concentration in strength & conditioning. Robin has been a board certified Athletic Trainer since 2015. During undergrad, she worked with Division 1 level athletes on various sports teams and interned with the strength & conditioning coach for the UConn Men’s Soccer team. After graduation she worked clinically as an At...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Ep 136 Dog Bites, Deodorant + Alcohol

Hi - Jess here. Just a forest troll who loves to travel, snuggle with animals, adventure, lift weights, netflix + chill and eat all the snacks. I'm here to encourage you to bet on yourself, see the world, spend more time outdoors, say YES to life + live big!! Come adventure with me if you want to laugh, create memories, fill your soul cup + smile. And follow me on the gram to catch all of this weird magic + life adventures. Learn more about working with me Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Ep 135 Owala Mugs + No Buy July

Hailie lives in MN with her husband Tyler, her two beautiful kids Milo and Zoey and their dog Pearl. She has always been curious about why we do the things we do and she loves to blend that curiosity with her passion for helping others live a more healthy and fulfilling life. She started as a personal trainer at a local club and had a hands-on internship while studying for her PT certification. When she was pregnant with Milo she knew she wanted to become a stay at home mom so she left her job a...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Ep 134 Menstrual Cycle Education You Didn't Learn In School

Holly Grigg-Spall is an author and researcher in women’s health whose work has focused on the social, cultural, and health impact of hormonal birth control. Holly is the author of the cult hit "Sweetening the Pill: Or How We Got Hooked On Hormonal Birth Control." The book was released in 2013 and has since become an underground phenomenon. She is also a producer on a feature documentary, "The Business of Birth Control," inspired by "Sweetening the Pill," directed by Abby Epstein, and executive p...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Ep 133 Blips, Body Image + Finding Balance

Ciana Rose (Revak) is a nutrition coach & personal trainer with SD Evolution. Ciana is passionate about helping humans love the life they live by eating enough, moving enough and finding lifestyle changes that work for their life! She holds a B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida (UCF). Ciana also holds her GGS PPT, HMCC, CF-L1, PN-1 and NSCA CPT. 2023 has been busy with getting married in February and buying a home in April. Learn more about working with ...

Jun 26, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Ep 132 Midwifery, C Sections + Birth Control

I have been practicing as a Certified Nurse Midwife in Arizona for approximately three years now. Prior to becoming a Midwife, Kassie worked as a labor and delivery nurse in Iowa for five years. After delivering one of her coworker's baby as a nurse, she knew that was something she was meant to do. Being there for women from the moment they get their first positive pregnancy test to helping and guiding them change their entire life by bringing life in this world is something that fills my cup to...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 132

EP 131: Homegrown virgos, womens health + solving the worlds problems

Dr. Bala is a licensed nauropathic physician with a degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Prior to attending medical school, she received her Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She has done extra training in the areas of women’s health and naturopathic endocrinology. Currently, her primary focus is on managing chronic hormonal issues such as PMS, period pain, heavy bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, Hashimoto's, fertility, and other women's ...

Jun 12, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 131

EP 130: Birth control, 55+ communities + hormones in the water

My friend Janie Brown PA-C is back to talk largely about the breakdown of should the birth control pill be authorized as over the counter (without a prescription) use. Spoiler alert: doesn't matter cause its already done. haha. I think you'll be surprised at some of the discussion points we bring up! If you want an indepth educaiton about birth control check out my masterclass Apply for Unconventional Collaborative Schedule a consult to work with me Follow me on instagram Follow Janie on IG...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 48 minSeason 1Ep. 130
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