Ep. #60 Happy January 1st! What a year 2023 has been for me and this podcast. To celebrate the success of this show, I am going to be sharing the top lessons that I learned from all 59 episodes that we recorded in 2023. From wellness tips to life hacks, this end of year roundup you are not going to want to miss. I also share some POW updates and changes for 2024. A huge thank you to our listeners for your unwavering support and encouragement. We hope you've found our show as enriching as we've f...
Jan 03, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #59 It’s a Christmas Powgirl chat! Battling the holiday fatigue and a touch of the sniffles, I couldn't let Christmas Day pass without a heartwarming chat with my partner in crime, Fiona. Come along for an unfiltered exchange as we share our wellness journeys, discuss health and wellness trends, and give a preview of our upcoming "In My Healing Era" hats. We even open up the floor to our listeners, responding to voice message submissions. If you want to leave us a message for next time, clic...
Dec 25, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #58 Imagine waking up one day, plagued by a mystery illness that leads to narcolepsy, central nervous system fatigue, and soaring inflammation levels. This was the reality for Alex Tarnava, the founder and inventor of hydrogen tablets from Drink HRW. Alex shares his experiences and the pivotal moments that led him to develop a method for regulating inflammation using hydrogen. From a personal need sprang a revolutionary wellness solution. Alex's story of resilience and innovation takes us on...
Dec 21, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leave Me a Message - click here! Ep. #57 Ever wondered about the true impact of what you put on your plate? Health and nutrition advocate, Courtney Swan of Realfoodology and The Realfoodology Podcast, joins us to unravel the truth around this crucial topic. Courtney's passion is to educate others about hidden realities of the food industry. Throughout our conversation, we tackle the tough questions about diet and well-being, the challenges of producing healthy foods, the worrying effects of glyp...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #56 Ever wondered about the unseen influence of generational trauma on your life? Join us as we delve deep into generational trauma with the renowned marriage and family therapist and author, Vienna Pharaon, as she unravels its impact. From breaking free from limiting patterns to navigating complex relationships, Vienna guides us through the transformative journey of self-discovery. Learn the art of confronting the past, healing unaddressed wounds, and embracing authenticity. In just one epi...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Leave Me a Message - click here! Ep. #55 On this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Mark and Carrie Sisson, powerhouses in the wellness industry. Together, they reveal their individual journeys into health and fitness, which has now spanned over two decades. The discussion moves into the realm of diets, from keto to paleo, and even touching on the often controversial topic of veganism. The Sissons share their personal experiences and views on these diets, highlighting the importance of sus...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #54 Joining me this week is my guardian angel, Emily Morrow, an Integrative Health Practitioner and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Emily saved me from a life of acne and hormonal imbalances and now she's here to share her wisdom, insights, and candid tales of her own health battles. She taught me the importance of digging deeper, of looking beyond the symptoms to the root cause of our health concerns - a lesson that has transformed my life. We delve into often misunderstood topics like ch...
Dec 04, 2023•2 hr 31 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #53 What if the secret to ageless skin was discovered in extremophile organisms thriving in extreme environments? Kyle Landry, PhD, of Delavie Sciences, joins us for a discussion about the science of aging and skincare, revealing his innovative use of an extremophile organism with robust anti-aging properties. Kyle briefs us on his groundbreaking research with NASA on longevity and introduces us to Delavie’s dynamic skincare products, powered by their patented ingredient derived from space t...
Nov 30, 2023•49 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #52 This week's episode, we have a profound conversation with Dr. Nicole LePera the Holistic Psychologist and author of “How to be the Love You Seek.” She shares her personal journey into psychology, and how healing from her own trauma led her to develop powerful tools that have transformed countless lives. Dr. Nicole's dedication to healing and her journey to self-awareness is inspiring and provides insightful guidance for anyone on a path to inner growth and healing. To round off our enlig...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #51 Today, I'm excited to be chatting with Mike Kirban, the co-founder and executive chairman of Vita Coco, one of the most revered beverage brands on the planet. Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a global brand? How do you get your product from the ground floor to the shelves of stores all over the world? Well, Mike is here to tell us all about it. He'll share his insights on everything from marketing strategies to the future of the beverage industry. And he'll also open up abou...
Nov 20, 2023•40 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #50 Imagine stepping into the shoes of someone who has faced life's darkest corners, battled addiction, confronted trauma and emerged on the other side, not just surviving, but shining with spiritual wisdom. Welcome to our space, and today, we have the privilege of having Gabby Bernstein (to speak about her book Happy Days), a spiritual teacher and author who embodies resilience and transformation, sharing her life's journey with us. She unveils her battle with addiction, her path to sobriet...
Nov 13, 2023•59 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #49 One of my guests canceled in New York City, so we decided to bring Fi on for a spontaneous Q&A Funcast! For those of you who are new and not familiar with Fiona Attix, she is not only my executive assistant but also my best friend and sister. We have many life updates to share with you. We discuss our considerations of transitioning from Los Angeles to a more family-friendly city and explore practical ways to save on daily essentials. The conversation delves into our experiences, shiftin...
Nov 09, 2023•46 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #48 Battling acne for a decade has been a formidable journey, filled with numerous treatments that for the most part did not work. This episode reveals my personal, decade-long battle against this skin condition and the myriad of treatments I've undergone. But it wasn’t until I took a deep dive into my lab work with a blood chemist that I began to see real progress. My face is finally clear, my lab results have improved, and my hormones are in the process of rebalancing, and I'm ready to sha...
Nov 06, 2023•43 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #47 We've all been there - staring at our reflections and picking out every flaw we think we see. But what if we told you that there's a way to shift that paradigm, to embrace body positivity and boost your confidence? This is exactly what our guest, Ella Halikas, has managed to do. This self-made model and body positivity activist shares her compelling journey from insecurity to unshakeable confidence. Ella offers actionable advice on how to nurture self-love and acceptance, emphasizing the...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #46 Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Shahin Ghadir, a double board certified obstetrician and gynecologist, as we uncover the realities of fertility. As one of Hollywood's most trusted fertility experts, Dr. Ghadir brings an in-depth understanding of female reproduction and fertility, sharing the joys and challenges of his work and success stories that have changed lives forever. Our candid conversation traverses an array of essential topics - from the ideal age for fertilit...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #45 Have you ever considered the invisible dangers that could be lurking in your everyday products? In a riveting discussion with our guest, Darin Olien (Author of Fatal Conveniences), we uncover the pitfalls of what he terms 'fatal conveniences' and how they can negatively impact our health. Drawing from his father's experience with multiple chemical sensitivity, Darren emphasizes the potential harm of the approximately 60,000 largely untested chemicals present in products we use daily. Whe...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #44 Today on the show, we are having our first ever Mini Motivational Solo Episode. I am really excited about this new segment of the show where we can really dive deep on topics I think will help so many of you thrive and live your dream life. On the first episode of this series, I open up about the fear that once dominated my life. Through personal stories of running from problems and avoiding my true potential, I take you on a journey that ultimately leads to the realization of the import...
Oct 12, 2023•23 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #43 Meet Kathryn and Kendra, better known as the KK Fit Twins. From cardio bunnies to heavy lifters, their journey is nothing short of inspiring. This episode explores their transition from a hardcore bodybuilding lifestyle to a more holistic, wellness-focused approach. We trace their steps from wanting to look the part, to cultivating a genuine passion for health and wellness. We take a leap into the deep end discussing mental health, a topic often neglected within the fitness industry, esp...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #42 Today we have an incredible guest, Tobi Pearce - tech founder & ex-CEO of SWEAT, investor, and now an advisor to other founders. Tobi’s inspiring journey from homelessness to finding success through fitness and ultimately a $400 million dollar record-breaking sale of the massive SWEAT app - all before his 29th birthday - is full of inspiration and wisdom beyond his years. He also happens to be the partner of one of my dear friends, Rachel Dillon, so check out her episode below. On this e...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #41 Today’s guest is the highly-requested hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine - Dr. Jolene Brighten. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and a certified sex counselor. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. She also wrote Beyond The Pill, which was the first book that introduced me to her work. Dr. Bright...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #40 Today I’m chatting with one of my most popular guests who is back for the 4th time: my executive assistant, best friend and sister - Fiona Attix. We’re answering all of your audience-driven Q&A for either or both of us. We get into juicy relationship updates, making time for female friendships, comparing your life to social media, individuality, how Mari really feels about vegans, how to have fun while being healthy, Botox and toxins, celebrating perfect moments, traveling tips, how we g...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #39 Today’s guest is Doug Bopst, award winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and podcast host. Doug has an incredible transformation story from a former incarcerated drug addict to where he is today and says he is lucky to have survived his 25th birthday. Through perseverance and a complete mindset shift, Doug turned his pain into purpose to become a successful, multifaceted individual. In this episode, we discuss childhood trauma, how his choices that lead him down a dark path were dri...
Sep 18, 2023•58 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #38 On today’s episode, we are joined by Pasturebird Farm’s founder & farmer,Paul Greive. Paul transitioned from city life as a corporate accountant without a background in agriculture when an illness required him to change the course of his life. After serving in the Marine Corps and contracting Lyme disease during sniper school, Paul began to look more closely at what he was putting into his body to focus on healing, but wasn’t able to find pasture-raised chicken that fit his Paleo needs. ...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #37 On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Paige Lindgren, a Certified Hormone Specialist and Pilates Instructor who is passionate about helping women feel their best and find balance, hormone health optimization, and healthy lifestyle choices. Paige also co-founded From Force to Flow, a cycle syncing platform that's full of hormone knowledge and tips for each phase of the menstrual cycle. Together we discuss the different phases of the menstrual cycle & optimization for each one, hormone imb...
Sep 04, 2023•59 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #36 Today on the show, we have our first POW roundtable episode with two knowledgeable health and wellness experts and good friends of mine: Max Lugavere and Crosby Tailor. Max Lugavere is a top health podcaster, science journalist, filmmaker, and author and Crosby is an athlete turned model, fitness expert, healthy dessert chef & founder of Crosby's Baking Co. The three of us discuss some of the most buzzy wellness topics as well as their hot takes and answers to audience questions. We get ...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #35 Today’s guest is naturopathic doctor Dr. Saman Faramarzi. Dr. Sam is someone who has guided me physically and spiritually through a lot of my acne journey and completed her naturopathic medical training at Bastyr University. Dr. Sam studied cutting-edge research on mindfulness at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She incorporates her knowledge into private practice and witnesses profound changes in patients just after a few visits. I thought thi...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #34 On this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to have my good friend Alyssa Lynch join me on the show. Alyssa is a former actress turned wellness enthusiast with a focus around health, mindfulness, and spiritual practices. Alyssa and I actually first recorded back in November, but so much has happened in her life that I wanted to have her back on to address this pivotal transitional moment, and we get into all the juicy details - many of which she’s addressing publicly for the first time. We talk...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #33 Today on the show we have an amazing guest, Thomas Delauer. Thomas is an American author, health expert, YouTube star, and performance coach best known for his work on personal health transformation. Like me, Thomas went through a radical transformation and lost 110 pounds, but learned just as much about his own mental health alongside his physical journey to overcome unhealthy habits and thought patterns. Today, he helps clients around the world transform their lifestyles and I was insp...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #32 On today’s episode, I give an update on aspects of my physical and mental health that I’ve been focusing on lately during what feels like a pivotal transition period for me and my personal growth. I really wanted to share what I’ve been going through with you guys as well as answer some of your questions in an honest and transparent conversation with this amazing PoW community. Today we’re talking all about my brain scan with Doc Amen, how to deal with “automatic negative thoughts” and d...
Aug 03, 2023•52 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Ep. #31 The much-anticipated Part 2 of the episode with Paul Saladino is here. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, make sure you check it out from last week. I've loved hearing your responses and hope that you learned something new regardless of your personal dietary preferences and what works best for you. In this week’s episode, we continue the conversation and discuss the benefits of fruits vs. vegetables, fruits that can trigger autoimmune response, what happens when you intake seed oils,...
Jul 31, 2023•49 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast