Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and the co-founder and President of Impact Theory studios, a revolutionary, digital-first studio that produces wildly entertaining, original content focusing on themes of empowerment. In this episode, Lisa takes us through her and her husband’s journey to success, from eloping at age 21 to running a billion-dollar business. The failures and challenges Lisa has faced along the way have molded her into her radically confident self and are filled wit...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Brandi Garden is the owner of Eversio Wellness, a family-owned and operated Canadian mushroom wellness company with the mission to change lives through fungi. The fungi kingdom found Brandi after three bouts with skin cancer caused by the pharmaceutical she’d been prescribed for over a decade. She’s since started Eversio with her husband and has become a passionate advocate for the daily use of medicinal mushrooms as preventative and natural medicine and an alternative to pharmaceuticals. In thi...
Sep 20, 2022•59 min
So many of us get defeated when the thing that we’ve launched or created doesn't immediately work out the way we had anticipated, but this is normal. It’s a part of the business growth process. We have to be really honest with ourselves in terms of how, where, and when we’re showing up with our business and consider the time that it takes for things to find their space within the world. Have you really given your business a chance to develop? In today’s solo episode, Samantha aims to help you le...
Sep 13, 2022•34 min
Today on the show, Samantha is joined by Jai Dev Singh. Jai Dev is a Kundalini yoga instructor, Ayurvedic specialist, and founder of the Life Force Academy, a yoga, meditation, and wellness company that helps people connect to their inner confidence and genuine purpose. For over 20 years, Jai Dev has taught others practical and simple tools to help take care of their mind, body, and energy systems. In this episode, Jai Dev and Samantha talk about Jai Dev’s introduction to yoga and wellness, dive...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Naturopathic doctor, award-winning author, and founder of “Queen of the Thrones” reusable castor oil products, Marisol Teijeiro, is on the show to share all the beautiful things she knows about castor oil packs. What’s the history of castor oil packs? How and why do they work? How often and when should you wear one? If you’ve been thinking about trying castor oil, this episode will answer all your questions so you can start experiencing the magic of castor oil today. In this episode of The Welln...
Aug 30, 2022•56 min
Nadine Allaham is a formal nutritionist that’s passionate about empowering women with food and, more importantly, building a life that they don’t need an escape from. Today on the show, Samantha and Nadine cover a wide range of food and wellness topics, including minerals, supplements, the thyroid adrenal connection, diet culture and more. The two share the stories and knowledge they’ve gained from their respective health journeys and remind us that the inner critique we all have typically isn’t...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 213
James Swanwick is the leader of the Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a 90-day program that helps entrepreneurs, business owners and executives transition to a life without alcohol. He is also the owner of “Swanwick”, a company that sells stylish blue light blocking glasses. In today’s episode, Samantha and James talk about James’ decision to become alcohol free, how it’s benefited him, and how to best encourage others to alter their relationship with drinking. The two also discuss the ways in which alcoh...
Aug 16, 2022•45 min•Ep. 212
In today’s solo, Samantha talks about all things money–especially as it relates to entrepreneurs. She goes into detail about what to and what not to do when determining your prices, how to approach sales calls and the importance of making space for the money that you’re already earning. When ‘trust’ becomes the main principle of our relationship with money, and we recognize that money is intrinsically infinite, we then can begin fully enjoying the fruits of our labor. In this episode of The Well...
Aug 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 211
Today you’ll hear why Rebecca Keating went from being a Registered Nurse to a Shamanic and Kambo Practitioner. She is also an ecstatic dance facilitator, quantum energy healer, founder of Shaman Sisters, and the author of The Ultimate Guide to Shamanism. In Samantha and Rebecca’s conversation, they dive deep into shamanism and the power of using the energy of crystals and sound for healing. Rebecca also talks about crystalline frequencies and how our bodies are changing, along with what she’s le...
Aug 02, 2022•42 min
Zack Langlois is the cofounder of Northern Raised, an Ontario-based meat delivery service that sources high-quality, local, and sustainably-raised meat and seafood. Today’s conversation explores how our broken food system impacts our health, and how to be more sustainable with our meat consumption. Zack unpacks the 4 pillars they use at Northern Raised — natural, sustainable, local, and ethical — and how we can use these to develop a more conscious connection with our food. In this episode of Th...
Jul 26, 2022•45 min•Ep. 209
Optometrist Dhruvin Patel is on the show to discuss why overexposure to blue light is leading to health issues related to our eyes, sleep, and skin. As the founder of Ocushield, he provides tips and products that can minimize blue light exposure and allow our eyes to thrive in the digital age we’re living in. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: How overexposure to blue light affects our eyes & sleep Blue light affects skin health and aging Tips & products to minimize blue ligh...
Jul 19, 2022•40 min•Ep. 208
Victoria Albina is a Master Certified Life Coach with a focus on somatic or body-based practices, a breathwork meditation facilitator, and host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast . Today, Samantha and Victoria are bringing you a conversation on nervous system regulation and Polyvagal Theory — unpacking how we can return to our bodies and our felt experience to become more present in our lives. By understanding that the state of our nervous system affects our thoughts and that we have control over ...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 207
Today, Samantha is bringing you a lil snack of an episode by sharing the benefits of raw carrots. She also gives her recipe for a raw carrot salad, along with an alternative option for those not into this healthy root vegetable! In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Support your gut lining & hormonal health Raw carrots as natural antibiotics for the gut & bowel Samantha’s Raw Carrot Salad recipe What to eat as an alternative to carrots You can find all the info and links about t...
Jul 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 206
Today, Samantha is answering listener questions about healing your thyroid and the benefits of raw milk! She dives deep into the testing you need to understand your thyroid health, which practitioners can support you best, and how your immune system and adrenals can play a factor in your thyroid health. Samantha also gives her rundown of why she’s a proponent of consuming raw dairy and her thoughts on alternative milk sources. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Why you need a full th...
Jun 28, 2022•34 min
Sara Best is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Consistency Coach who is here to share her tips and tricks for getting healthy habits to stick! She breaks down how we can go from mindless to mindful eating, and why this is a powerful tool for creating healthier habits with food. Sara also explores why willpower isn’t enough for getting habits to stick, and how you’ll see better results when you create an immediate reward for yourself when forming a new habit. In this episode of The Wellness ...
Jun 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 204
Today we’re talking beans + healing with holistic nutrition practitioner, health coach, and author, Unique Hammond! Unique shares her powerful healing story with endometriosis and Crohn’s disease, and how the Bean Protocol completely changed her health and life. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Unique’s healing journey with Crohn’s & endometriosis Fundamentals of the Bean Protocol Where to start: what kinds of beans + how much Gut issues, weight gain, & is fat serving or hu...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Jen Szpigiel is a Business and Lifestyle Mentor and the host of the Becoming Iconic podcast. She supports entrepreneurs who want to build 6+ figure businesses and brands without sacrificing themselves and their relationships. Today, she shares her story of how her social media was hacked, resulting in her losing thousands of followers, and how she’s used this as an opportunity to refine her brand and move into a place of greater alignment. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: How Jen’s...
Jun 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 202
In today’s solo, Samantha unpacks signs of a sluggish metabolism and ways you can restore all metabolic processes for an optimized thyroid, sex hormones, and digestion. Through these five steps, you can build and create metabolic wellness for yourself! In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Signs your metabolism is trashed vs. thriving When to avoid intermittent fasting Eating in meals & balancing out macro nutrients Tips for reducing stress for thyroid support Foods to avoid when yo...
May 31, 2022•43 min•Ep. 201
Kim Krans is the artist and author behind The Wild Unknown oracle deck series. Today Kim shares the pivotal moment in her life that sent her on the path of her destiny in creating these decks and talks about Alchemy, the fourth and final deck in her series. She’s passionate about opening our imagination and using the power of image and ritual to transform people’s lives. This is a captivating and esoteric conversation; Kim truly pulls you in with her words and experience of life in a way that fe...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 200
Naturopathic doctor, community builder, and host of the Rebel Talk podcast, Dr. Michelle Peris, is on the show to discuss why community and social relationships play a huge part in our health puzzle. They talk about why even just one deep relationship where you can be vulnerable and real is transformative for your health, while also exploring why group settings can actually be more effective than individual coaching. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Why we need to prioritize social...
May 17, 2022•55 min•Ep. 199
Lana Pribic is a life coach and co-host of the podcast Modern Psychedelics. In today’s conversation, Lana shares how her path led her to life coaching and utilizing psychedelics for healing. She talks about her journeys with ayahuasca and protocols for micro-dosing psilocybin, and how these experiences have moved her from a place of victimhood into taking radical responsibility for her life. Samantha and Lana also dive into the topics of aliens, other dimensions, and how to create ceremony in yo...
May 10, 2022•56 min•Ep. 198
Professional organizer and KonMari certified consultant, Lisa Tselebidis, is on the show to guide us in decluttering and tidying our homes! She shares how living clutter-free supports our mental health, finances, and time management, and breaks down exactly how you can begin clearing out and organizing your space. Let’s get ready for some spring cleaning! In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Clutter, stress, & why decluttering can be more effective than therapy The process Lisa tak...
May 03, 2022•57 min•Ep. 197
Today’s episode with biochemist and author of Glucose Revolution, Jessie Inchauspe, is all about how to hack your blood sugar to boost energy, balance hormones, and delay aging while still eating all the foods you love! In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Jessie’s physical & mental health journey Everyday hacks to balance your blood sugar The benefit of moving your body after you eat What to know about artificial sweeteners vs. sugar How to avoid glucose spikes from eating sweets ...
Apr 26, 2022•59 min•Ep. 196
In today’s solo episode, Samantha unpacks the top ways she’s overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Experiencing imposter syndrome is completely normal, and also irrational — exploring your relationship to these feelings will help you squash the negative self-talk, allow you to be more present in your experience, and fully enjoy your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Comparison, triggers, & creating healthy boundaries with social media Giving yoursel...
Apr 19, 2022•38 min•Ep. 195
Berrion Berry is a menstrual health educator, practitioner, and the founder of Optimize Your Flo, and she’s here to unpack how to tune into your cycle and have your best period yet! In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: How to optimize your life during each phase of your cycle Framework for syncing your business with your cycle Apps/tools Berri uses for connecting with her cycle What to know about heavy periods & amenorrhea How to support your cycle after the birth control pill Berr...
Apr 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 194
Tune in with Samantha as she unpacks 5 things she would do differently if she had to start her business over. May these tips spark something inside you whether or not you’re new to entrepreneurship or in the process of scaling your business! In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Detaching your worth from your income The importance of growing your email list Speak your truth & be polarizing with your content Why Samantha would’ve started her biz sooner Investing in a marketing coach ...
Apr 05, 2022•33 min•Ep. 193
Dr. Melissa Sell is a chiropractor and German New Medicine consultant. What she teaches us about today is truly a new paradigm of medicine and a new opportunity for us to trust the inner workings of our physiology and self-healing capabilities. May you listen with an open mind and an open heart as Dr. Melissa shares the cause of illness and disease and how we can use this to connect with ourselves in a deeper way. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: What German New Medicine is & t...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 192
Heather Oricchio is an integrative health practitioner specializing in helping women heal their gut and hormones, and is here to unpack how to holistically treat histamine intolerance as we approach allergy season! Heather shares the function of histamine in the body, and why it’s crucial to avoid long-term use of antihistamines. She talks about the root causes of histamine intolerance, along with diet, exercise, and natural remedy tips you can begin implementing today. In this episode of The We...
Mar 22, 2022•39 min•Ep. 191
Today we have a juicy episode with astrologer, spiritual mentor, reiki master, and naturopath, Renata Taravski. She shares her story of going from studying conventional medicine to becoming a naturopathic doctor, and how the deeper layers of her healing journey led her to energy medicine. Renata gives a no BS approach to astrology, sharing how we can use it as a tool to understand ourselves and navigate life with more ease and fulfillment. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: How Renat...
Mar 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 190
In today’s solo, Samantha is bringing you a quick yet informative episode on supporting your thyroid health! Taking a food-first approach, she breaks down the 7 essential nutrients your thyroid needs to function optimally, and the top food sources you can begin incorporating into your diet today for healthy hormone function. In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast: Top nutrients for thyroid support & the best food sources Why you want to consume vitamin A from animal sources Zinc’s con...
Mar 08, 2022•26 min•Ep. 189