In one of our favorite episodes yet, we sit down with Ron Finley, self-proclaimed “Gangsta Gardener”, to discuss his incredible work in turning food deserts into “food forests”, through urban farming via The Ron Finley Project. In this conversation, we discuss how access to healthy food is a fundamental human right and how individuals can make small steps to change our own health, as well as the health of the planet. Ron’s moving message will inspire you to re-think about how you interact with n...
Aug 31, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 49
In our first episode of The Sakara Life Podcast Season 3 (!), we reunite in our hometown of Sedona, Arizona to answer all of your burning questions. We receive countless DMs everyday and in celebration of the community we’ve built, we wanted to dedicate this episode to getting back to the Sakara Life basics. Throughout the episode we discuss the founding principles of our Nutrition Program, dive into why all fiber isn’t created equal, and much more! We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned ...
Aug 17, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 48
In this episode, we sit down with Sakara farm partner and co-founder of Radicle Farms, Jim Livengood, to discuss the important connection between farming and the food on our plate. Jim walks us through various farming practices and explains the direct impact each has on our environment and future. He also dives into the true meaning of eating organic and why it’s important for consumers to consider how our food is sourced. In sharing his inspiring farming ethos through his work at Radicle Farms,...
Jul 20, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In this episode, we sit down with Jessie De Lowe, co-founder of How You Glow and manifestation coach, to discuss the true meaning of manifestation and how the thoughts we think have the power to create our reality. She also explains how we can all hone our energy to make a positive change in our world and uncover our soul’s purpose for achieving lasting fulfillment. Throughout this conversation, we are reminded that in order to continue to grow and shift our reality, we must be radically honest ...
Jul 06, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 46
In this fascinating episode, we are joined by Dr. Leonardo Trasande to discuss the role toxic chemicals play in our health and economy. Dr. Trasande is the Director of the Division of Environmental Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine and the author of Sicker, Fatter, Poorer. Throughout this conversation, he breaks down what endocrine disrupting chemicals are, where they can be found, and how they impact everything from our brain development, metabolic function, and more. Dr. Trasande also expla...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 45
In this episode, we sit down with Sakara’s Board Chair, John Replogle, to discuss what it means to be a mission-driven company and how businesses can be powerful change-agents. We share Sakara’s mission and values, and discuss the pivotal role they play in everything we do as a company. John also explains why it’s important for each of us to live a mission-driven life and how we can individually have an impact on the planet. This inspiring conversation will encourage you to not only become a mor...
Jun 09, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this episode, we bring Sakara’s Science & Advisory Council member, Dr. Aviva Romm, back onto the podcast to discuss her latest book, Hormone Intelligence. We discuss what hormones are and how they act as chemical messengers to unveil the overall health of our body, as they impact everything from our weight, mood, sleep, and more. Dr. Aviva also breaks down the importance of cultivating body and hormone intelligence to begin the journey of self-healing through our nutrition and lifestyle c...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author and fertility expert, Aimee Raupp, to discuss all things fertility and how we can all achieve optimal health, whether we’re actively looking to conceive or simply want to feel our best. We discuss how important it is for us to foster a healthy environment for our bodies, from the foods we eat, the thoughts we think, and the people we surround ourselves with. Aimee also explains how important it is for each of us to listen to our bodies and hon...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In one of our most fascinating episodes yet, I sit down with past life psychic, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author, Ainslie Macleod. Ainslie knew he had a rare gift when he was able to predict the next song on the radio or article in next week’s newspaper. He uses his talents to help people discover their life’s purpose -- something he says we all inherently know, he just simply provides a little extra guidance and validation. The process he facilitates is tapping into past lives and conn...
May 04, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode, we welcomed one of our favorite world-renowned gastroenterologists and best-selling authors, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, to discuss the connection between the food we eat and our gut health. He shares his personal health journey and, in line with the Sakara philosophy, he believes in a fibrous and plant-rich diet and breaks down how crucial it is to our overall health. Dr. Bulsiewicz also explains the science behind why all fiber is not created equal and the role feeding our microbes f...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 40
In this episode, I sit down with Beautycounter’s CEO and founder, Gregg Renfrew to discuss her incredible work as a pioneer of the clean beauty movement and her advocacy work on Capitol Hill. We chat about the need for transparency in the beauty (and food) industry and how so many of the products used on a daily basis contain harmful, endocrine-disrupting ingredients. Gregg shares her “never” list as well as which products are “okay” to use even if they’re not the cleanest. We also talk about th...
Apr 06, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author, poet, and activist Cleo Wade to discuss the inspiration behind her new children’s book, What The Road Said. We discuss how it reminds us all to embrace the journey of life and trust ourselves along the way. We explore the notion of self-care and self-love, and how they deeply impacts the way we show up in the world each day. This conversation will inspire you to examine your own notions of self-love, embolden you to use your voice, and bravel...
Mar 23, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Have you ever found yourself saying, ‘if I do this, then I will be that?’ Dr. Sasha Heinz calls this the ‘perfection project’ that many of us experience on the never ending journey to chasing ‘happiness.’ Women especially tend to put a lid on our desires and appetite for life which disconnects us from our true wanting. In this episode, I dig deep with Dr. Heinz to reveal the root cause of this habit, how to break the cycle, and figure out what our souls are yearning for to live a more fulfilled ...
Mar 09, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In this informative episode, I sit down with Dr. Josh Axe, bestselling author and functional medicine doctor, to discuss the role ancient remedies play in achieving total body healing. We discuss the importance of superfoods and herbs, and how incorporating them into our diets can heal various imbalances, particularly with the skin and the gut. Our conversation takes an unexpected turn from nutrition and physical health, to discussing how our relationship to God/Spirit and how the energy we radi...
Feb 23, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In this episode, I sit down with sex educator and Foria’s Chief Brand Officer, Kiana Reeves, for an intimate conversation around the meaning of libido-- and of good sex. Kiana shares some of her top, juicy tips for ultimate self-pleasure and breaks down how we can all become more comfortable in our bodies, emotionally and physically, during sex. We discuss how pleasure, intimacy, and connection are all interconnected and how we can use it as part of an ever-expanding experience of one-ness (whet...
Feb 16, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 35
We welcome world-famous sexologist and author, Jaiya Ma, for a juicy, honest conversation around sexual wellness. Jaiya has made it her life mission to raise consciousness about pleasure and sexuality on this earth and give people the tools to uncover their sexual power. She candidly shares her own sexual awakening and how she came to reclaim her view of sex and herself despite ingrained narratives in society. Want to unlock your most vibrant sex life? Jaiya takes you through her Erotic Blueprin...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 34
What is an acupuncturist/energy healer doing talking about sex? Dr. Jill Blakeway, who I had the pleasure of working with on my fertility journey, says that our libido is life energy. Today we’re discussing her book Sex Again, which she wrote to help her patients get back to sex, but from the perspective of what sex is or can do for you energetically. She explains that sex can be used as a tool for us all to experience enlightenment, to tap into the collective consciousness— and feel oneness wit...
Feb 02, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 33
As a new mother, we could not be more excited to talk all things pregnancy with Dr. Aviva Romm, Yale-trained MD, midwife, Sakara Council member, and someone Danielle and I use as a trusted resource for questions on motherhood both for Sakara and personally. She was the one who I picked up the phone and called when I had a miscarriage, when I was struggling with fertility, and then finally when I was 41 weeks pregnant and trying to get labor going. She has imparted so much wisdom with us througho...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode, we sit down with Lunch on Me founder and bestselling author, LaRayia Gaston, to learn more about her incredible mission of ending starvation and providing opportunities to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of LA’s homeless community. Gaston’s work focuses on giving everyone access to whole, clean food and showing us all the importance of living in gratitude through helping others. Sakara has had the privilege of partnering with Lunch on Me and donating meals for several years to...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode, we sit down with Ally Bogard, spiritual guru and yoga teacher, who is also the co-creator of Upwards.gold, Gaiatri Yoga Teacher Training, and Sound Mind Meditation. Ally has been a close, personal friend of Danielle and Whitney for many years and throughout this episode, they intimately discuss the importance of re-evaluating ingrained narratives and how reframing internal thoughts changes our reality. Ally advocates for us all to recognize and release negative patterns in our l...
Jan 05, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In this episode, we sit down with the father of modern wellness and celebrity dermatologist, Dr. Howard Murad. Founder of cult-favorite skincare line, Murad Skincare, Dr. Murad has been treating patients for over 30 years using his unique total body approach to healing the skin. Throughout this episode he explains his journey to building a skincare empire and the connection between skin and inner health. He also shares his famous water secret with us, which breaks down the importance of hydratin...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 29
NUSHU Founder Vanessa Cornell is on a mission to repopularize the age-old tradition of women’s circles. By coming together in a group committed to safety and non-judgement, we can create space for powerful co-healing. In participating in these groups, it allows us all to experience the healing power of human connection and examine our own sense of self in the world. Throughout this episode, we discuss the importance of holding space for others and ourselves and what it means to rely on community...
Dec 08, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Lipman, Functional Medicine doctor who incorporates western and eastern medicine into his work. He explains the connection between inflammation and aging and breaks down the difference between healthy and unhealthy aging. Dr. Lipman warns of the harm in fad diets and advocates for eating close to nature and staying away from processed foods. Throughout the episode, we also discuss the role movement, proper nutrition, and meditation plays in improving o...
Nov 24, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode, we sit down with Harvard-trained lawyer, Eve Rodsky, who left her corporate job to become a mother. During this transition, she struggled handling familial responsibilities and was carrying an invisible workload that left her feeling overwhelmed and underappreciated. Eve advocates for the importance of being vocal and making these unseen responsibilities visible, in order to achieve balance in the home and with our partners. She shares her refreshingly candid and honest experien...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this episode, we sit down with psychotherapist, Suzannah Neufeld, to discuss the various issues the majority of women struggle with when it comes to the relationship to our bodies, societal and parenting pressures, and more. Much of her work focuses on helping women find their footing during the early days of motherhood and beyond. Throughout this episode, we discuss the prevalence of eating disorders in women, specifically mothers, and the intersection between the two. Suzannah also speaks c...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, Danielle and Whitney get personal in discussing all things pregnancy and motherhood. They discuss their experience in transitioning from maiden to mother and all the emotions that come with this profound life change. Danielle and Whitney share their moving and honest experiences of pregnancy, loss, feeling empowered in their bodies, while also discussing the role nutrition played in preparing them for their conceiving, pregnancy, and postpartum journeys. Produced by Hangar Studi...
Oct 27, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, we sit down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist and chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo, to discuss the direct connection between the foods we eat and how we feel both mentally and physically. Her nutrition-first approach when it comes to psychology and treating her patients advocates for us all to re-evaluate our lifestyle and nutrition choices and understand the impacts they have on our body. Her new book, This is Your Brain on Food, breaks down how food not only impacts our mental health, but...
Oct 20, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this special two-guest episode, we chat with NY Times Bestselling author and chef Mark Bittman as he recounts his journey from restaurant critic and foodie to food policy advocate. We discuss the importance of knowing where your food comes from, along with the harmful impacts processed food plays in our overall health, and the hope for an increase in transparent, sustainable food practices in the future. Whether you’re a novice chef or avid cooker, Bittman reminds us that cooking is approacha...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Terry Wahls to discuss the power of food as medicine and her personal journey of healing from multiple sclerosis through diet and lifestyle changes. Her own dramatic transformation from being wheelchair-bound to thriving inspired her to dedicate her life to helping people understand the role food plays in chronic and auto-immune diseases, such as MS. Dr. Wahls has over 30 years in private practice, is a professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa, the au...
Sep 22, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, we sit down with Columbia-trained psychologist, Dr. Mariel Buqué, to talk about the mind-body connection and the role our soul plays in our overall well being. Dr. Mariel provides useful tools for how we can each reprogram our negative thoughts and patterns to achieve total body symbiosis. Throughout this episode, we also explore how we can be active agents in our own healing processes and discuss the importance of establishing a self-care routine to cultivate a healthy state of...
Sep 08, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 20
