Lake State Kombucha is a 100% family owned and operated kombucha brewery based in Minnetonka, MN. With no added carbonation and no sweeteners added after ferment, they offer the smoothest kombucha in the Midwest. Currently available in 5 delicious flavors: Orange Mango, Blueberry Hibiscus, Ginger, Mint Lime, and Original. Lake State is sold in 3 states and available at over 100 locations across the Midwest. Drake and his mom Michelle are two of the owners of Lake State Kombucha. Drake started br...
Jul 29, 2019•52 min
On today's episode, I am talking all about gender roles and how it affects our relationship with food. In this episode, I share about my personal life and experience with gender roles and food. From the way I was raised, to being married and providing for three children, there is so much to unpack around the topic of food and health. This is a topic that so many women have brought up and struggle with, so today we are going to dive in! If you have any questions, please feel free to connect with ...
Jul 25, 2019•23 min
Lundy Bancroft has specialized for thirty years in confronting domestic abusers and supporting their victims and children. He has authored six books, including the U.S.'s best-selling book on domestic violence, Why Does He Do That?, and the national prizewinner The Batterer as Parent. He trains professionals across the continent including advocates, therapists, social workers, judges, and police. Lundy also leads weekend healing retreats for women who have escaped abusive partners. His new book ...
Jul 22, 2019•58 min
On today's episode, I am sharing my personal story with weight loss/gain over the last year and how to set realistic expectations. Weight loss and weight gain is something we all experience! There are also many health and fitness professionals who also deal with weight fluctuations. In this episode, I share why its important to be realistic with your body and find the right tools that help support your health journey. If you have any questions, please feel free to connect with me - I'd love to h...
Jul 18, 2019•27 min
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning network marketer, business coach, best selling author and speaker, Scott Aaron, is the go-to specialist when it comes to converting traffic, establishing connections, creating residual income using Linkedin®, and building personal brands. Scott is passionate about helping fellow network marketers achieve success while building their own network organically and without complicated and costly marketing tactics. His program has helped thousands of network...
Jul 15, 2019•48 min
Today's episode is all about mindset. Mindset has a direct impact on your mental and physical health! This is particularly true when it comes to failure. We all experience failure, but there are different ways to respond and move forward from it. And some are healthier than others! The truth is, failure sucks. It's not that easy to just say "well, it's a learning experience" although that may be true. We are ingrained with a very male-dominant mindset. It's the "just power through it" epidemic. ...
Jul 11, 2019•15 min
Amanda Montalvo is an Integrative Dietitian and Functional Practitioner that runs Your Non Toxic Life, a blog, nutrition consulting service, and Facebook group that helps women detoxify their minds and bodies and balance their hormones. Amanda started off her education in nutrition with the traditional route, but after dealing with her own health problems after getting off hormonal birth control she quickly realized the value of functional medicine. After healing her acne, balancing her hormones...
Jul 08, 2019•39 min
Happy Fourth of July! In this episode I am diving into how to enjoy your holiday in a healthy way and sharing my best holiday health tips! Many people will take a few days off for the Fourth of July and enjoy time with family and friends! It is important to rest! This can be a good thing for your body - switching up your routine is actually GOOD for your metabolism! Another important tip for the holidays is blood sugar regulation! We will often forget to eat and then overeat and create a blood s...
Jul 04, 2019•11 min
Terri Lynn is a Registered Holistic Practitioner who lives and breathes what she teaches! Her passion toward health began after a terrifying health scare at the age of 20 when she found herself having to withdraw from University in order to spend time at the Mayo Clinic seeking expert medical aid. After being diagnosed with a laundry list of illnesses she was told her best bet at having a fulfilling life would be to, ‘loose 50lbs, get rid of all toxic chemicals and live a stress-free, holistic l...
Jul 01, 2019•35 min
In this episode I am diving into why digestive health is so important and how it can actually be a big key to weight management! You can eat so clean and exercise to the max, but if your digestion is not optimized, you won't see results. There are so many factors to why you may have experience belly bloat - what and when you are eating, how much water you are taking in, the stress you are under, etc. The first reaction to belly bloat is often to take a supplement. Most of the time, however, this...
Jun 27, 2019•13 min
Karen is a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach who helps women heal their relationship with food. She helps free them from obsessive dieting behaviors and binge eating so they can approach healthy eating without restrictions. It’s time to enjoy eating again and be happy in your own skin. Find Karen on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/karenfinneycoaching/
Jun 24, 2019•41 min
In this episode I am diving into why certain events, stress and trauma that you've experienced in your life are likely holding you back from getting the results you are trying so hard to achieve. A lot of this information is not main stream, and it's not your fault. We just haven't been taught these things which is why it's so much of a struggle. The biggest missing piece that is overlooked is really addressing the underlying hormone issues. For example, if you've had a hysterectomy due to fibri...
Jun 20, 2019•19 min
Brooke has a passion for holistic health and fitness and is the founder of Well Women Collaborative. She is the author of Food Freedom where she shares how her pain of disordered eating became her platform to inspire a global community of modern day women to step into who they were created to be through encouragement, authenticity and online programs to help women unapologetically pursue their well-being and live a purpose-driven life. She lives in Minneapolis,MN with her husband and young daugh...
Jun 17, 2019•34 min
In this episode I am diving into how to boost energy in menopause. One of the biggest struggles women have in menopause comes with fatigue and energy. Today I am giving you some of my favorite tips to help boost energy naturally. Some common recommendations include cutting down on sugars, staying hydrated, and exercise. However, especially when it comes to exercise there is a fine line to what is beneficial and what can be detrimental. I cover this and more in today's episode! If you haven't yet...
Jun 15, 2019•13 min
When it comes to menopause the two biggest struggles I hear from women are weight loss, and sleep. As our hormones shift and change these symptoms are not that uncommon, but it doesn't have to be that way. There are some key things you can start doing to get a better nights rest! In this episode I am diving into why sleep becomes an issue in menopause and what you can do to change that! Get added to the 12 Week Menopause Challenge Waitlist!! 🌟 https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/12-week-menopau...
Jun 13, 2019•10 min
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional practitioner and the author of seven books: the bestselling The Smart Mom’s Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook. Dr. Mariza's newest book focuses on balancing hormones with the power of essential oils, and it's called: The Essential Oils Hormone Solution . For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Fox...
Jun 10, 2019•47 min
Why does it seem like it's so hard to maintain a result with a diet? Something comes up and we fall off the diet, or face a setback and can't seem to get back on track or stick with it. Why is this? What needs to happen in order to maintain a diet or lifestyle change? It's important to remember that it's not just you that you have to think about. Sometimes those closest to us are also going to be impacted by this change. In this episode I'm diving into why it can be hard for women to maintain a ...
Jun 08, 2019•28 min
When we hit menopause our bodies change hormonally, and our weight loss plan needs to change to accommodate that shift. The biggest mistake most women in menopause make when trying to lose weight is starting with weight loss. I know you are thinking "this lady is nuts!" But I promise I will explain why in this episode! I am going to dive into where to start with weight loss in menopause, and why it's so important to address this key piece in order to be successful long term! Get added to the 12 ...
Jun 06, 2019•8 min
We are the founders and daily hustling duo of Fan Girl. We are two local Minnesota girls who have been growing our friendship since the second grade. As best friends, we have always been super supportive of one another's goals and dreams. Over the years, we have both followed an endless number of educational and job opportunities. While some were just ok and some were great, we always knew we wanted to create something of our own. Early last year, we started meeting weekly for coffee to brainsto...
Jun 03, 2019•21 min
In this episode I am diving into the truth about metabolism. Metabolism is a nice buzz word, but what does it REALLY mean. How do you jumpstart your metabolism, and how do you keep it going? Hint: it doesn't require cutting a bunch of things out! The exact opposite actually! I am going to cover all of this and more in this episode! I promise, it's much easier than you think! Get on the waitlist for the 12 Week Menopause Program: https://dr-beth-westie.mykajabi.com/12-week-menopause-solution-wait...
May 30, 2019•26 min
Kristen Brown powers up your leadership and life as an international keynote speaker and bestselling author who drives growth at organizations like Rodan & Fields, General Mills, Boston Scientific, Cargill, Minnesota Vikings, national associations, and many more. Named a top 20 trailblazer in the industry by Meetings Today Magazine, she uses her Master’s education and 15-years of corporate leadership and sales experience working with some of the world’s biggest brands to bring researched ins...
May 27, 2019•45 min
Natalie Rogers is a 24 year-old entrepreneur from Orlando, FL. She started her first company at 18 years old as a senior in high school and has been in love with entrepreneurship ever since. With her first company reaching 6 figures before graduating college, Natalie understood what a life of freedom was like early on but also felt isolated and alone on her entrepreneurial journey. This feeling sparked Natalie to start a new company that would bring ambitious women together and provide products ...
May 20, 2019•42 min
Dr. Jesse is a Doctor of Chiropractic, married, mama of 2 girls. She has been in the field for nearly a decade and has set out to design a clinic experience that caters to women’s unique physical needs and busy schedules. Chiro For Moms was her vision. Her life runs on coffee (always hot + fresh in the clinic 😉) She loves to dance, do yoga, play with the kids, and repurposing side-of-the-road finds (she's the one with the power tools in our family). www.chiroformoms.com Follow Dr Jesse on Socia...
May 13, 2019•50 min
Cynthia is a Western medicine trained nurse practitioner, functional nutritionist, TedX thought leader and female hormonal health expert. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband, boys and two doodles. In this episode we dive into adrenal and thyroid health, why it's important and what you an do to make sure they're in tip top shape! Follow Cynthia: FB: www.facebook.com/chtwellness IG: www.instagram.com/cht_wellness Twitter: www.twitter.com/chtwellness Join the FREE 5 Day Fat Burn & Horm...
May 06, 2019•43 min
After growing up in the Midwest, Lori felt an immediate pull to the energy of New York City. She spent the first six years of her career working on Wall Street, traveling the world as an interest rate swap broker for emerging markets. In the midst of a crackdown on Wall Street regulations, she pivoted and collaborated in building an electronic side of the business, and went on to become one of the top revenue-generating female brokers in her company. After leaving Wall Street, Lori dipped her to...
Apr 29, 2019•46 min
In this episode I am diving into the 4 Steps to Fat Loss & Balancing Hormones all without having to do some crazy diet, or spending hours in the gym. Most women dive into a diet without actually priming their body to be ready for it, which results in yo-yo dieting. You've probably experienced this same effect, you start off all in and confident this will be the thing to work for you. And you may be successful for a period of time, but ultimately you end up falling off, and gaining the weight...
Apr 25, 2019•26 min
Sam Barber is a female athlete who has achieve a high level of success in two separate sports. We talked about what it takes to become a high level athlete, and transitioning through different sports. We also talked about the struggle a lot of girls face growing up through sport when it comes to body image. The positive and negative impact a coach can have on players. The drive that it takes to achieve high levels of success in two different sports. Sam has an amazing story, that I think most wo...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Tara is a Functional Nutritionist who helps busy mums lose weight, balance their hormones, and feel great so they can go from snappy, uncomfortable, and fatigued to feeling calm, being able to play with the kids again, fit into their favourite pair of jeans once more and live their best life without having to give up wine, chocolate, or coffee forever. In this episode we dive into gut health and how that is related to hormones. We also talk about symptoms of gut health and what you might be miss...
Apr 15, 2019•50 min
Have you ever started a new exercise routine in a new gym and felt super uncomfortable? Maybe you don't feel like you belong, or you aren't sure where to start, and you are all by yourself. But, while part of hitting your goals, is getting started it's important to find something you love. It's a matter of finding what works best for you. As women we are drawn to a sense of community. Which is why all of these boutique gyms or fitness centers are popping up and doing really well. It's a great wa...
Apr 11, 2019•28 min
Alex (M.D.) and Megan (Health Coach & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner) work with pre-menopausal women in an online group format. They focus on balancing hormones and supporting detoxification by teaching women to use the phases of their menstrual cycles to their advantage. The natural ebb and flow that happens to our hormones, organ systems, and bodies overall as women is there to renew and strengthen us. When we work with the natural cycles of our bodies, we allow ourselves to ...
Apr 08, 2019•46 min
