We are recapping and wrapping up season 1 of the Balanced Babes Podcast and sharing what you can expect for future seasons! Follow us on Instagram and join our private Balanced Babes Community here ! Questions? Email hello@bodyinbalancenutrition.com
Alina Brown is the CEO of WellnessCon, an annual outdoor wellness conference dedicated to promoting diversity in the wellness space while fostering community for wellness lovers, wellness influencers, and conscious companies. She is also a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who spends most of her days creating video content for her Wellness YouTube channel called 'Alina Alive,' where she helps her 21,000+ subscribers take practical steps to deepen their wellness journeys. Alina truly believes that...
In this episode, we break down the 4 phases of the cycle and give 3 tips for nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle for each phase. Cycle syncing is the practice of “syncing” your life with the phases of your menstrual cycle. Your hormones fluctuate according to a predictable pattern throughout your cycle, affecting so much-- nutrient needs, hunger, energy, strength, recovery, mood, creativity, and more. Learning about these different phases of your cycle and how to optimize your hormone health can ...
Kristin's path to nutrition education, fitness and food blogging started back in 2009, when she started CrossFit. Soon after, she learned about Paleo and eventually took the steps to becoming a Certified Nutritional therapy Practitioner, CrossFit Level 2 Coach, BirthFIT Coach, and Check Holistic Lifestyle Coach. Kristin's focus was first and foremost, nutrition, primarily in the Paleo approach. Most of her coaching was done online, with distance clients or small groups, and almost exclusively wi...
In this episode, we discuss Kim's postpartum journey along with the importance of the 4th trimester. We believe the 4th trimester is such a sacred and important time and hope that sharing Kim's experience along with some things that can help will support those going through it in the future. We hope you enjoy! What We Cover: Why the 4th trimester is so important Kim's postpartum journey What to expect when you get home from the hospital Physical changes postpartum Mental changes postpartum Breas...
Jess is a blogger, recipe creator, and podcast host with a passion for real food, real connection, and sharing herself--flaws and all. A recovering perfectionist, she now focuses on supporting women in finding their truth, nourishing their minds and bodies intuitively, and creating joy in their lives as they navigate the motherhood transition. She pours her heart and soul into the weekly podcast she co-hosts, The Modern Mamas Podcast--which is a safe space to share her authentic experience of mo...
In this episode we do a quick catch up with updates since it's been over 2 months since the last one! Kim has had her baby, Henry, and is embracing motherhood while Amanda reconnects with her husband post deployment. Then we breakdown how we like to get ready for a new year with our 3 step process! What We Cover Quick catch up with Kim and Amanda How to reflect on the year--4 questions to ask yourself What a year in review looks like How to set intentions for the New Year Choosing a word/feeling...
Nina Boyce, a certified holistic health coach and hormone specialist based in Columbus, OH. After years of struggling with chronic anxiety and hormone imbalance, she turned towards an all natural lifestyle to heal her body. Nina is passionate about women’s health and the philosophy that all bodies are self-healing and resilient. Her coaching programs focus on total hormonal wellness -- mind, body, and soul. Incorporating both nutritional and stress reduction techniques, with a blend of reiki and...
Mallory Leone is a nutrition consultant, energy healer, and folk medicine practitioner practicing in Las Vegas, Nevada and beyond. She specializes in helping women who are looking to expand their own intuition and heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression. In this episode we dig into manifestation, energy medicine and tools to help you get started! What We Cover What energy healing is and who can benefit What shadow work is and why it's important for manifestation Definition of manifestation and...
Sara is a registered dietitian, certified LEAP therapist, and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. She suffered with hormone and digestive symptoms for years with little recommendations for relief. Being in the wellness field she knew there had to be more going on and was determined to find a solution. She started studying functional medical nutrition therapy and through functional lab work, nutrition, and lifestyle was finally able to find a long term answers to her symptoms. Now she h...
As a practitioner trained in both mental health and functional nutrition, Kristy takes a truly holistic approach to wellness that addresses biological, psychological, and psychosocial factors. She is also trained in EMDR, and along with other treatment modalities, she helps her clients heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, navigate life transitions, and cope effectively with stress. Kristy has spoken at conferences, written curriculum, and co-created a program for women struggling with t...
Ali Damron is a wife, mother to two little boys, a licensed acupuncturist and a personal trainer. Over the past eight years, I’ve run my own successful private practice as an acupuncturist. Over the last three years, I’ve taken my message to the online platform to be able to reach more people by the day. I specialize in women’s health including hormonal health, mindset, anxiety, and sleep. I offer 1:1 consults, online programs and acupuncture appointments in the Denver, CO area. What We Cover: A...
Natalie Washabaugh is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and a 21-Day Sugar Detox Coach focusing on fat loss, blood sugar regulation, body image issues and healing your relationship with food. She loves educating clients on nutritional myths, providing them the tools necessary to nourish themselves; mind, body and soul. What We Cover: Natalie's story What is 21 Day Sugar Detox What she has learned from type 1 Diabetes What does blood sugar balance mean? Why blood sugar is important for eve...
Adina is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, a Medical Exercise Specialist and holds a master’s degree in art therapy. This unique path solidified her thoughts about how connected the mind and body are and now she helps women gain strength and energy using real food, properly designed strength training programs, targeted stress management techniques and lifestyle changes. Her messaging is focused on the importance of auditing our total stress load for optimal health and how to manage it through fo...
Adina is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, a Medical Exercise Specialist and holds a master’s degree in art therapy. This unique path solidified her thoughts about how connected the mind and body are and now she helps women gain strength and energy using real food, properly designed strength training programs, targeted stress management techniques and lifestyle changes. Her messaging is focused on the importance of auditing our total stress load for optimal health and how to manage it through fo...
Devon Loftus is a writer and the CEO and founder of Moon Cycle Bakery — a hormone-supportive sweet treat delivery service assisting people during their cycle, encouraging holistic wellness and empowering others to re-define their time of the month — seen in publications such as Elite Daily, Well & Good and Cosmopolitan. Moon Cycle Bakery has gained worldwide coverage including several publications in France and the UK, over 7-billion impressions total and has created an engaging community in...
Rebekah is a Women’s Mindfulness Coach & Lunar Yoga Teacher. Rebekah studied Social Work & Sociology at University where she discovered her passion for coaching and working with clients privately. She continued her studies in coaching & advanced yoga training post grad. She combines her passion for yoga, mindfulness, and coaching to create a unique mind, body integration process. Rebekah helps women re-discover who they were always meant to be before life & societal conditioning,...
Saranna Zhang is going into her sophomore year at the Kinder High School for the Performing Arts in Houston, TX as a member of the instrumental department. She is one of the co-founders and current president of PERIOD Houston, a chapter of PERIOD Inc, a youth-run organization that aims to end period poverty and provide menstrual products to menstruators in need! Saranna began her involvement in gender equality and advocacy with the beginning of her Girl UP club at HSPVA and is very excited to be...
Amanda and Kim do a quick catch up on life--Kim's still super pregnant and Amanda's husband is finally home from deployment. It's a big day! Then they dive into listener questions on a variety of topics. Here are the questions we answer: 1. Antibiotics/other medications- what to do if you HAVE to take them but want to reduce toxic load to make sure your gut/liver/etc. are good? 2. How can you switch to less toxic products without breaking the bank? 3. Does fluoride in tap water impact the thyroi...
Kim Perez is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and owner of Root and Branch Nutrition, her integrative nutrition and wellness practice where she specializes in women’s health. After a long-winded history of working through her own health and hormone challenges as well as her complicated relationship with her weight and body image, Kim decided she needed to help other women do the same. the She opened her practice in 2015 with a passion to empower women to take control of their health,...
Kim and Amanda share 5 lifestyle habits for supporting healthy hormones. Topics Covered: Tracking your cycle Managing stress Getting enough sleep Choosing less toxic products Moving your body (and exercising smartly) Show notes: Nutrition for Hormones podcast episode We also mention a ton of products in this episode, so if there are any you need clarity on or links to, just shoot us an email! Blue Tansy Deodorant (use the code BBP to get 10% off your first order)! Follow us on Instagram! Join th...
Daniele Della Valle is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, the author of Happy Weight, host of the Vulva Magic Podcast, and the Creator of Your Wellness Academy. In this episode, we dive into the following topics: Happy Weight and why it's personal to you (and not about a number on the scale) Why doing difficult, inner work is important for your Happy Weight journey Taking care of your body from a place of love Tuning into your symptoms as an opportunity How to get started on a path to your Happ...
Kim and Amanda answer the questions below in this episode: 1. How do you balance hormones and if you are, what are some signs it’s working/you’re doing it right? 2. My period keeps skipping random months for over a year. The doctor says nothing is wrong. Any suggestions? 3. What causes period cramps? 4. How can you detox after having your copper IUD removed? Show notes: Nutrition for Hormones podcast episode Ovulation podcast episode Period pain podcast episode Get your oil cleansing blend from ...
Laura Ligos is a real food Registered Dietitian aka “The Sassy Dietitian” as well as a CrossFit trainer with a passion for making food fun and helping everyone realize their full health potential. Laura has had a passion for health, fitness and nutrition ever since her competitive swimming days throughout high school and during her Division 1 college swimming career at Cornell University. With her background in nutrition, business, social media and blogging, Laura brings a holistic & easy-to...
Kim and Amanda discuss, Intentional Nutrition, a philosophy they created after years of frustration with dieting, learning how to heal their bodies, and helping hundreds of women do the same. In this episode you will learn: What Intentional Nutrition is How Intentional Nutrition is different from dieting Similarities and differences to intuitive eating 5 steps you can begin taking to start eating intentionally All about the Intentional Nutrition Program launching September 9th! You can sign up f...
Laura Bruner is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Certified CrossFit Trainer, Safer Skincare Advocate, cohost of the Modern Mamas Podcast, and mama to Evie Wilder. She is a firm believer in the mind, body, soul connection. Through her work with individual clients, her online training programs, and her seminars and workshops, Laura’s goal is to educate and inspire towards intuitive shifts in daily habits and headspace, leading to healthier minds and bodies, increased strength and physical potenti...
In these monthly episodes, we'll briefly catch up and chat about what's going on in our lives and then tackle your questions! In this episode, we answer the following questions from listeners: What you can do about low progesterone (confirmed by labs)? Castor oil for period cramps? Any other natural remedies? I get menstrual migraines. Any answers or tips to help alleviate them? As much as I’ve been focusing on health and nutrition to help balance my blood sugar I still have a major sweet tooth,...
Kim and Amanda share their 5 nutrition tips for supporting healthy hormones. Topics Covered: Impact of dieting on hormones Inflammatory foods Digestion and gut health How to minimize stress around food Foods for happy hormones Get our favorite non toxic dry shampoo and use code BBP to get 10% off your first order! Follow us on Instagram! Join the Balanced Babes Community here! Questions? Email us: hello@bodyinbalancenutrition.com...
Jenna Longoria aka The Period Guru, is a certified women's health and functional nutrition coach specializing in hormonal health. She was listed by The Huffington Post as one of the top 20 new health writers to follow in 2017. Her work has been featured in Mind Body Green, NBC and The Elephant Journal, and she is the author of 7 Steps to a Healthier You: An Attainable Guide to Health. In this episode, we dive into the following topics: Why ovulation is so important When women ovulate and how to ...
Steph Gaudreau believes women have the right to be strong and take up space because the world needs our voices. She's a nutritional therapist, strength coach, podcaster, author, cold brew lover, and author of the upcoming book, The Core 4. In this episode we dive into: Steph's journey with body image, exercise, dieting, and endometriosis The 4 pillars of women's health and well being How to find freedom and loosen your grip on food How obsession can negatively impact a woman's health Benefits of...
