In 2013, Cassandra and her hubby Andrew eloped and used the money they’d been saving up for a wedding to start building their dream business: bringing amazing tasting, top-quality juices to their small community. She never imagined how large their community could grow! She’s always been passionate about eating with an emphasis on nutrition and wellness, and she loves inspiring people to lead a healthier, more invigorating life. She believes that cold-pressed juice is only as good as its ingredie...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 143
Throughout life, there are so many things that have a profound effect on your immune system. One of the biggest impacts come directly from the daily habits you adopt as part of your current lifestyle. Many times, we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and tend to place the importance of a strong immune system on the backburner. In other words, we prioritize everything else, until a weak immunity gives us a wake-up call in the form of failing health. No one wants that, am I ri...
Sep 30, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Your first introduction to journaling may have been the countless hours you spent pining away in your diary during those awkward middle school days. However, over the years, journaling has evolved and changed into much more than a simple diary – it’s become a tool to help you organize your life, prioritize, and set goals, reflect on and remember the past as well as envision the future of your dreams. No matter what your personality or creative style looks like, you can make journaling work for y...
Sep 15, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 141
When it comes to eating healthy, it can be a challenge to make sure you get the recommended servings of fruits and veggies each day. With all the fast-food options, tempting ads and grocery store aisles calling your name, it’s much easier to snack out on a drive thru order of fries, a bag of chips or a sugary, caffeinated drink. When you’re used to reaching for those not so healthy options, it can be difficult to switch it up and opt for a bowl of fruit instead. Maybe you’re concerned that eatin...
Sep 08, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 140
One of the areas that most busy women struggle with in developing their self-discipline muscle, is trying to make too many changes at once. Not just by doing more than one goal at a time, but by making those goals way too large and complex. Either of these approaches tend to lead to failure. But by adding mini habits, developing that muscle just got a whole lot easier. If you haven’t heard of mini-habits, prepare your heart because you’re in for a treat. Imagine making only small adjustments in ...
Sep 01, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 139
You may have heard about essential oils, especially if you look up natural remedies for physical and mental ailments, but you may or may not be exactly sure what they are or how many different ways you can use them. Today’s episode is going to dive into a brief summary of essential oils, how they are made, and what they can do for you. We also are going to talk about how to store them and common uses of them. Send me a DM on the gram @wellwomennetwork Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're ...
Aug 25, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 138
The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a type of sexually transmitted infection. It is the most common STI you can get, with about 79 million Americans who have the infection and at the same time it is very misunderstood by most people. Whether you have it and are wondering what to do next, or want to prevent it, today’s podcast is for you. We talk about: Types Of HPV How Do You Get HPV? Who Is At Higher Risk For HPV? What Are The Symptoms? How Is It Treated? Send me a DM on the gram @wellwomennet...
Aug 18, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 137
You may be doing everything right in order to lose weight. You’re following all the rules hoping that in due time you will achieve your desired weight loss goal. However, no matter what you do, the stubborn fat just won’t leave your body. Despite all your efforts, you try to remain positive and continue to fight what appears to be a losing battle. At some point, you may feel frustrated and with due cause! Well, don’t despair. You may be doing everything right, but your hormones could be the culp...
Aug 11, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Today we opened back up the question vault and pulled out several great community questions and are answering them for you. Today’s questions come from: Martha C and she wants to know what she can do to improve her eye health Kelly J wants to know how she can improve her brain health Nikki P wants to know more about the benefits of ginger And Molly L wants to know what she can do about belly bloating and digestive health Thanks Ladies, these were all great questions and we loved answering them f...
Aug 04, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Falling off track, whether with your health and fitness, personal or business goals, or your creative endeavors, is completely normal and common. The problem ladies is that it can be hard to get back up and on track again. Today I am exploring some tips for you to try in order for you to get back on track, no matter what you have fallen behind on with regard to your health, your habits, and or your creative endeavors. We dive into the following areas: How do you get back on track? How to get Rei...
Jul 28, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Chloe wrote in asking how she can have more energy throughout her day, especially because she starts her day out feeling positive and full of energy and by the end of the day she feels drained and tired. Maybe this is you too? You started the day ready to take on the world. From the moment you got out of bed, you’ve been thinking about all the things you’re going to get done today. You can’t wait to get started! Then it all falls apart. By the end of the day, you're grumpy and out of sorts. The ...
Jul 21, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 133
"How do you make lasting change? One step at a time." Or in today’s case one simple habit at a time. And that is the same approach that I want you to take to becoming more active and healthier. You don't begin exercising by running a marathon. You make small steps that begin to accumulate into a larger fitness practice. So today I’m bringing you 10 tips that are simple, actionable ways to impact your health and fitness in a positive manner, and most of them apply to just about anyone. The world ...
Jul 14, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Today I get to sit behind the mic with my cup of coffee and do something that I absolutely love to do and that is answer your questions. My team and I went to our question vault- ok it’s not really a vault per say but more like a google doc, where we put questions that our audience is asking; and grabbed a few that we felt a lot of you may also be wondering about. Today our questions come from Ashley P, Susan K and Cathy S and here is a short synopsis of what they asked and listen to the podcast...
Jul 07, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 131
While intermittent fasting is not new, its recent high-profile exposure and success stories can make it appear trendy and even faddish. Simply, it is yet another healthy lifestyle approach that fell from favor under the pressure of modern living, with all its temptations and pressures. More and more people are trying intermittent fasting as a means of improving their health. For most, this means the end goal is to lose weight, and intermittent fasting has proven itself successful to this end. Th...
Jun 30, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 130
It’s summertime and with the world opening back up that means more barbecues, swim parties, outings to the beach, pool time and just fun in the sun. Most of us love to go out and have fun in the sun, but before we can do that there are some safety issues that need to be considered and we are dropping all things sun safety in today’s episode. From what are the different types of UV radiation What does SPF really mean and busting a myth around this 4 areas not to forget to cover with sunscreen Why...
Jun 23, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Many working women suffer from a feeling of constant tiredness and they’re not even sure why. A physically demanding job or recreational activity, or lack of quality sleep will provide its own evidence, however often tiredness is caused by several intermingled lifestyle aspects rather than one glaringly obvious cause. There may be multiple factors acting together, leading to feelings of lethargy or even pronounced fatigue. Ladies, overcoming this situation requires taking the time to objectively...
Jun 17, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Have you experienced making a decision only to find yourself regretting it the very next day? Sure, if circumstances changed or new information means that you would have made a different decision had you known, this would be perfectly understandable. However, if you answered yes and wondered why you made that decision in the first place, then it could be that you were experiencing ‘decision/mental fatigue’. What is it you may be asking and that is exactly what we are discussing in this week’s ep...
Jun 02, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 127
The kidneys and the bladder are responsible for removing waste products and toxins, and excess fluids from the body. The kidneys also produce hormones that regulate blood pressure levels, while the bladder is a temporary storage receptacle for urine. Keeping these organs healthy as women is vital in preventing health problems. In the US alone, around 26 million American adults suffer from serious kidney diseases. In today’s episode we are going to be discussing natural ways to help your kidney a...
May 26, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 126
We can all agree, I hope, that we are currently in an age where it is more recognized how much our emotional health affects our overall well being. That is not to say that either understanding or acceptance is complete. Far from it. Unfortunate and unhelpful attitudes certainly still exist, and probably always will to some degree. Sweeping generalizations are still used by some, and nowhere is this more obvious than in the field of women’s emotional health and wellness. There is little doubt tha...
May 18, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 125
What the heck is fatty liver disease? I get that question all the time from my patients. The disease is gaining in popularity and is on the rise especially in younger women. People get confused by the term fatty liver and they think it means that they are fat-No it means that your liver has an overabundance of fat in it, causing it to not perform as well as it should be. While it is common for women who are overweight and have it, it can come from other things such as genetics, having diabetes, ...
May 12, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Change is synonymous with living. It may come into our lives out of the blue and take us by surprise. Other times you know it’s coming and you have time to prepare. Yet even though change may be our choice, it still may feel scary and overwhelming. You may find yourself wondering: should I make the change or not? To help you out, I put together a list of five questions to determine if a situation is something you can change. These questions are designed to make you feel more in control of your l...
May 05, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 123
This episode is unscripted and comes from my heart. It’s about an issue that I am so passionate about and that is at the core of my mission and who I am as a women’s healthcare provider. There are so many things out in the world today that divide us, not always by our own accord but ones that are driven at a much higher level. Throughout world history disparity among people is what has caused Nations to fall. This past 1 1/2 we as a body of people have seen much disparity and it has caused a hug...
Apr 28, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 122
According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, 61% of U.S. adults reported undesired weight change since the pandemic began. The results, released in March 2021, showed that during the pandemic, 42% of respondents gained unwanted weight – 29 pounds on average – and nearly 10% of those people gained more than 50 pounds. On the flip side, nearly 18% of Americans said they experienced unwanted weight loss – on average, a loss of 26 pounds. Another study, published on March 22, 2021,...
Apr 21, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 121
The term “whole foods'' is thrown around a lot these days. While most of us are aware that whole foods are the way to go as it pertains to health and wellness, the exact definition is somewhat obscured. A whole food is any food product that remains in its natural form, free of any artificial additives, preservatives, or other man made ingredients. Examples include organic fruits and vegetables. The mainstream diet of today’s society has significantly strayed away from a whole foods approach. Man...
Apr 14, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Spring is upon us and it is time to put away those winter blues and open the blinds to warm weather and longer relaxing days. It's easy to get stuck in a life, workout, or even a business rut that’s why as we move from one season to the next it is a great time to change up our routines. Dust them off and spruce them up with new things- new workouts, new meal plans, new business ideas and the list goes on. I’m a big fan of seasonal detoxing of not just my life but of my environment as well. I lov...
Apr 07, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Ladies, do you struggle to keep yourself motivated? If so, you’re definitely not alone! It’s easy to find initial motivation to change something because when you first set out a goal, you’ll find you’re excited and highly motivated to achieve it. However, fast forward a week or two and that motivation slowly starts to dwindle away. Getting motivated is easy, but the research says maintaining it is not. The good news is, there are ways you can boost your motivation when you feel it starting to di...
Mar 31, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Funny thing happened this week. Not only did a lot of my in office patients ask me about what supplements they should be taking but so did a few of our online community members, so I thought I would turn on the mic and rattle off my top 11. I also get asked a lot where should I buy my supplements from and what brand of supplements should I buy, so I addressed these as well. I’m not a believer in taking a handful of supplements every day and you’ll hear me address this as well. If you have been l...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 117
An awakening has happened, no pun intended, regarding the importance of sleep. Sometimes referred to as the "sleep revolution," people are realizing the necessity of a good night's sleep. Impaired sleep and insomnia can be extremely detrimental to our bodies. The repercussions of sleeping less than five solid hours per night can begin as fatigue, moodiness, and impaired cognitive response, i.e brain fog and slow thinking as well as iomparied creativity. These can quickly escalate into more serio...
Mar 17, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 116
One complaint that I get every day in my practice is women of all ages having issues in getting a great night's sleep, but few of them like many of you may not realize that insomnia issues may be directly related to the lack of you having a sleep hygiene. If you are one of these women, you might know you have issues with getting proper sleep but aren’t sure exactly why. While women experience sleep disturbances for a variety of reasons, some of those reasons being stress, poor diet, medical and ...
Mar 09, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 115
With more of us women working from home, I have been getting a common question that has been coming up a lot, so I thought I would address it here today – and that question is: How do I get more exercise, stay healthy, and avoid eating too much-called the COVID 20, when I am working at home full-time? First of all, I want you not to worry, because I am here to tell you that it is possible to improve your physical health even while working from home, just like if you were working in an office. To...
Mar 02, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 114
