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S4 EP5 THE HARMFUL IMPACT OF INFLAMMATORY OILS ON YOUR GUT & SKIN HEALTH - and what to use instead
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You've probably heard us mention either inflammatory, hydrogenated, or industrial seed oils on this podcast before, and it's always one of the #1 places we recommend people to start when trying to clean up their diet. That's because these oils are in SO MANY food products, and many people grew up cooking with them as well because they're cheap and …
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S4 EP4 DO YOU REALLY NEED ADDERALL? - alternative options for energy and focus
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**DISCLAIMER: NOT MEDICAL ADVICE** as we know ADHD symptoms can significantly impact people's quality of life and sometimes prescription medication is what's most helpful. This episode moreso aims to call out the fact that Adderall is super commonly prescribed even to people who aren't diagnosed with ADHD, and it's become more accessible and widely…
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HEALTH HOTLINE #7: THE ULTIMATE GUT HEALING GUIDE - how to know if you have leaky gut and a step-by-step plan for healing
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Liv's leaky gut healing plan, all condensed into one mini episode! Note: Most supplements mentioned in this episode should be ordered through a practitioner. DM Liv on Instagram for more 1:1 guidance. Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3PAoNNfJg…
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S4 EP3 HOW AND WHY TO DETOX - our take on juice cleanses, detox trends and more
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Detoxing does not = deprivation. Any "cleanse" that immediately guarantees weight loss, instructs you to eat less, or really do anything extreme is likely not going to be a long term solution to the sub par health symptoms you're having. More often than not, our bodies just need a simple reset rather than a full blown intense detox, unless you're w…
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HEALTH HOTLINE #6: BREAKING BARRIERS TO SUSTAINABLE EATING - making organic and climate-friendly food affordable and accessible
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How can we, as a society and individuals, make organic and climate-friendly food more affordable and accessible for all people? What barriers need to be addressed and what are some viable solutions? Tatum answers a DM from one of our listeners in this health hotline episode, covering the social justice issue at hand, why such barriers exist, how we…
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S4 EP2 EXPLORING PAST LIVES THROUGH HYPNOTHERAPY - unlocking the secrets of your soul with Madison McMullan
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Madison McMullan joins Wellness Digest to talk about her work as a Quantum Hypnotherapist, whose passion is to help her clients see their true potential so they can heal themselves. She does this through a type of hypnotherapy called past life regression, where she helps people enter their subconscious mind to access not only their soul's past life…
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S4 EP1 NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF NUTRITION - WTF should you be eating for optimal health?
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Throwing it back to our VERY FIRST EPISODE EVER (WTF should I be eating?) and giving it a little makeover :) Diet is often the first place people start on a health journey because eating food is the one thing we do every single day that we have a decent degree of control over. We originally did this episode because we ourselves found it really f*ck…
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We're back in business for our 4th season of Wellness Digest (yay)! Now that we've built a solid foundation for health & wellness in our first two seasons and brought awareness to the epidemic of chronic illness in season 3, we're lightening things up a bit! In season 4, we'll be talking about how to take your health to the next level with some fun…
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HEALTH HOTLINE #5: am I potentially hurting my health by avoiding animal products?
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Last week on the podcast we sat down with holistic health coach Molly McKenzie, who shared with us her experience being vegan and why she ultimately decided that it was no longer working for her body. Part of our discussion included changes she saw in her health once she added animal products back in, but what we didn't dive too deep into is why or…
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S3 EP14 WHY A VEGAN DIET DIDN'T WORK FOR ME with Molly McKenzie
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Meet Molly - a holistic health coach and NTP in the works joins us on Wellness Digest to chat about her experience as a former vegan and how her mindset and health has shifted since then. From not consuming food cooked on the same surface as meat, to now eating meat with nearly every meal, Molly explains why she changed her mind regarding veganism …
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While the holidays are meant to be joyful, relaxing, and carefree, it's actually often the time of year where our bodies are the MOST stressed out. With lots of social gatherings comes more energy exchange, less sleep, foods we don't normally eat, alcohol, etc. and even when spent with the most loved people in our lives, it can leave our bodies and…
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HEALTH HOTLINE #4: how can I tell how my food was grown?
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Conventional, organic, pasture-raised, regenerative... what the heck is the difference? And what does it tell you about the way your food was grown or raised? And then once you know this info, how do you distinguish between the different types at the store or at your local farmers market? It can all be really confusing and labels aren't always the …
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HEALTH HOTLINE #3: I think I have PCOS - what do I do?
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A PCOS deep dive with Liv!! She's here to give you her nutrition and whole body based approach to dealing with PCOS which includes hormone supporting and mineral rich foods, supplement recommendations, lifestyle tips and much more. SO MANY women are more commonly either being diagnosed with PCOS or experience PCOS symptoms and are told it just is w…
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S3 EP12 YOUR FOOD COULD BE WHAT’S MAKING YOU SICK - a hard truth conversation with Healthillie
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After being in the fitness industry for years, Illie (@healthillie) realized that counting her calories/macros, taking all the fitness supplements and playing into "everything in moderation" was no longer serving her. She was suffering from chronic migraines, hormonal acne, terrible bloating after every meal, heavy painful periods, eczema, you name…
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S3 EP11 TIPS FOR NAVIGATING HORMONAL IMBALANCES
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Explaining how hormones function, signs you may be dealing with hormonal imbalances, and tips to start supporting your hormones using a root cause approach! Mentions: Book - How to Heal Your Metabolism by Kate Deering Accounts to follow for root cause approach guidance - @dr.jess.md @emilymorrow @drjabanmoore OUR HEALING ROADMAP EPISODE Intro & Out…
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S3 EP10 WHAT WE WISH SEX ED WOULD HAVE TAUGHT US
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POV: it's somewhere around Fall of 5th grade year, you just finished your first sex ed class, and you're scared to death. If you look at a boy, you'll get pregnant and your life will be over. When you get your period, everything will change and you'll never be the same again. Unfortunately, pretty much nothing we learned about our bodies as women, …
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A short & sweet episode with 5 things each of us are loving right now! (ex: product recommendations, health hacks, mindfulness practices, etc.) Mentions: Laird Pumpkin Spice Creamer Feel Goods Gut Guardian Theta Breathwork Meditation - Youtube Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?…
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HEALTH HOTLINE #2: what's the problem with coffee on an empty stomach?
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POV: you're sipping your morning coffee and haven't had breakfast yet...oop. It's okay, we've been there as well. In this episode, Liv explains why she stopped drinking coffee on an empty stomach and what she's learned through her nutrition practice about how it affects your hormones & digestion. She also gives her favorite coffee add-in recs to ma…
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HEALTH HOTLINE #1: is glyphosate harmful to my health?
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Welcome to our new health hotline series - where we'll be answering your questions about anything health & wellness on the air! For the first episode, Tatum explains the health effects of glyphosate, an herbicide and agricultural chemical that's sprayed on our food. In this episode, she also gives tips for reducing glyphosate exposure and the effec…
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S3 EP8 FEELING OVERWHELMED BY HEALTH AND WELLNESS? - this episode is for you!!
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Health and wellness can actually be really simple - we just tend to overcomplicate it with so many trends, products, methods, etc. especially when social media gives us access to millions of people and how they're all doing it differently. We wanted to give you guys an easy and simple guide for starting a healthy journey whether you're just getting…
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S3 EP7 LET'S GET SPIRITUAL - energy, reiki work, and divine timing with Nicole Scimia
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We're embracing the woo in this episode with our dear friend and talented reiki master, Nicole Scimia (@_loverof_). Everything around us is made of energy, even inanimate objects carry energy, and we're constantly affected by the vibrational frequencies around us. Reiki work is a way of allowing this energy to move through the body, releasing energ…
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S3 EP6 GLUTEN FREE/DAIRY FREE - is it better for you?
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Hot take -- gluten/dairy free does not automatically mean a product is healthier!! Gluten and dairy are two foods that are often villainized - but why? Are they inherently unhealthy or is it just the way they're processed in our modern world? Do gluten/dairy free labels actually mean anything? Is it necessary to cut out gluten and dairy? Why might …
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S3 EP5 WHAT IS YOUR SKIN TRYING TO TELL YOU?
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More often than not, acne is the body's last cry for help. By the time something has reached our skin, it's usually an indication that our body is overburdened with toxins and stressors, and it's now showing through our skin as a way of saying "hey look at me! i need help". There are a multitude of things that could be causing chronic acne - from l…
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Forgiveness is not always easy...in fact in can actually be really dang hard to forgive when you're in a place of betrayal and hurt. However, holding on to hurt and carrying the burden of hostility can really harm us both mentally and physically. In this episode, we chat about lessons we've learned regarding forgiveness, and how accepting forgivene…
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S3 EP3 HOW OUR FOOD SYSTEM PERPETUATES CHRONIC ILLNESS
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Why is chronic illness so common now compared to generations prior? We believe our food system is the number one factor contributing to the rise of chronic illness for many reasons - the introduction of highly processed foods into our diets, the creation of food deserts in low income neighborhoods, inadequate production of nutrient dense foods, and…
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S3 EP2 LIVING A "DAMP LIFESTYLE" with Hana Elson
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In this episode, we sit down with Hana to chat about finding balance between going out, being social, and drinking while also prioritizing mental health, well being, and meeting your individual needs. Hana calls her middle ground a "damp lifestyle" where she's found the happy medium between the two extremes of being 100% sober and heavy drinking th…
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S3 EP1 COMMON GUT ISSUES EXPLAINED - and how to start healing them
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We're kicking off season 3 by breaking down some common gut issues you may be experiencing (IBS, SIBO, candida, leaky gut, etc.) and how to start healing them right now. Gut issues are so common that they're almost normalized, but these conditions can really get in the way of living a happy and healthy life. Whether your symptoms point toward one g…
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S2 EP18 YOU ARE YOUR BIGGEST CRITIC - how to work through self judgement
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Follow us on Instagram @wellnessdigestpod for more info and DM us to join our EMAIL LIST Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3PAoNNfJg
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S2 EP17 COMING OFF BIRTH CONTROL - wtf do I do?
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Back in Season 1 (EP 14) we talked about the ugly truths of birth control, some alternatives to synthetic hormones, and our personal stories with the pill. One of the biggest questions we got after was — so how do I stop taking it? Coming off birth control can be hard for multiple reasons…maybe all of your PMS symptoms come back stronger, maybe you…
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You've probably noticed this is a topic that people have some strong feelings about, so we're here to give you our take! Is organic food better for you? Is conventional food actually linked to cancer? How much more expensive is it to buy organic? Are there environmental benefits? And much more included in this deep dive! Follow us on Instagram @wel…
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S2 EP15 WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS - spring and summer edition
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Following up from last season's fall and winter nourishment episode - we're back and chatting about what our bodies need in the spring and summer! This includes in season fruits and veggies, herbs, the organs associated with each season according to Chinese medicine, energetic themes, and more!!! Follow us on Instagram @wellnessdigestpod for more i…
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Boundaries. Are. HOT. Feeling ashamed for having them, constantly having them violated, or feeling afraid to set them is NOT!! And let's be real, setting boundaries is not always easy...it can actually feel really scary sometimes and like there's a lot at stake. In this episode, we hope to make the topic a little less intimidating and give you some…
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S2 EP13 HOW TO SET YOUR BODY UP FOR A DETOX OR CLEANSE
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The most important yet also most forgotten step before doing ANY cleanse, detox, protocol -- DRAINAGE!!! Drainage involves multiple organs and systems in our body that are responsible for eliminating waste. If these organs and pathways aren't open and functioning optimally, the toxins we are trying to get rid of through detoxing or cleansing end up…
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S2 EP12 YOUR INNER CHILD - who they are and how to meet them
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So much of our childhood is stored in our subconscious memory. As children we're little sponges who soak up everything about the world around us and more often than not - we assume everything is true. As adults, these deep rooted beliefs about ourselves are projected outward into the world causing us to repeat patterns or choose the same situations…
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S2 EP11 PARASITES - and how they could be causing your health issues
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Did you know parasites can be considered a root cause of many health issues? It may seem weird that something so small can wreak so much havoc inside our bodies, but when there's an overgrowth of them...this can absolutely be the case. In this episode, Liv opens up about her journey with parasites, how she came to the conclusion she had them, the i…
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S2 EP10 HOW TO WASTE LESS FOOD - and why it's important
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Having appreciation for your food is so much more than just caring about the quality of ingredients and supporting sustainable sourcing. In this episode we cover the topic of food waste - where does your food go when you throw it away? And what impact does that have on the environment and people around you? This ep also includes TONS of tangible ti…
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S2 EP9 YOUR UNIQUE HUMAN DESIGN TYPE - and what it can teach you about yourself with Elena Gamboa
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Get your free human design type HERE Human design coach, FNTP, and pilates instructor Elena Gamboa joins us on Wellness Digest to chat about the basics of human design and most importantly - what it can teach us about ourselves! Not only did we feel like Elena understood us so well through each of our human design types, but we also felt like the i…
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With weight loss being a common reason people start a health journey, and also being something that involves a lot of emotions and personal feelings, we wanted to touch on this topic but from a little bit of a different perspective. As with most things on this podcast, we're all about discovering the "why" behind our health struggles. Why is your b…
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S2 EP7 HEAL YOUR BRAIN - heal your life with lifebygabb
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A much needed mental health moment with @lifebygabb - our Insta friend, hypnotherapist, and mental wellness advocate. Gabby gives it to us straight with a real, relatable, and vulnerable conversation about how to heal your brain by tapping into your subconscious memory and undoing negative thought patterns rooted in our childhood. She believes this…
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Coming from two people who have both struggled with anxiety, we're giving all of our best tips for healing in a holistic way from the inside out. Sending love to all our listeners this week <3 Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3PAoNNfJg…
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S2 EP5 MEAT - good or bad for us and the planet?
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Is meat bad for the environment? Is plant based eating the solution to climate change? Is it a healthier way to eat? Do we need meat in our diet?We give our perspective on meat consumption and answer all the debatable Q's in this juicy episode!! Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watc…
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Really hard things to hear that make life a bit easier once you accept them...Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3PAoNNfJg
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S2 EP3 HOW TO MANIFEST MONEY and create an abundance mindset
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Money. is. energy. Abundance and wealth is a mindset...not a dollar amount. The thoughts, feelings, fears, worries, and attitudes you put out into the universe about money will influence the way it flows in and out of your life. What would you do if you were given $10K? Why can't you do that right now? Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrum…
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S2 EP2 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GUT HEALTH
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There's a reason why your gut is referred to as your second brain...it regulates so many other processes in the body and can affect your overall health in so many ways!! Gut health is all the hype right now, but it's really not just a trend and the importance of focusing on good gut health cannot be emphasized enough. Tune in to learn more about ho…
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S2 EP1 GET COMFY WITH YOURSELF - self love and authenticity in 2022
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Back and better with another season of Wellness Digest... Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3PAoNNfJg
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Reflecting on Season 1 of the podcast and our takeaways from 2021... plus a look ahead at Season 2 and intentions for the new year! Intro & Outro Song: What Would You Do? Instrumental x HONNE ft. Pink Sweat$ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j3PAoNNfJg
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EP. 20 THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SOIL AND HUMAN HEALTH
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If you really think about it, every living thing begins in the soil. The plants you eat, which are eaten by the animals that you also might eat, and even the clothes you wear likely came from a plant that grew in the soil...so many things we rely on for daily function/survival begin in the soil. Because of this, healthy soils are actually one of th…
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EP. 19 NOT YOUR TYPICAL SELF CARE EPISODE
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Self care can be face masks, massages, and taking a bath, yes.. BUT it's so much more than the typical girlie spa treatments. To us, self care involves the things you do for yourself to be able to show up every single day as your best self for others and for you. It can be anything that makes YOU feel like you took some time to give yourself undivi…
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EP. 18 RELEASING TRAPPED EMOTIONS with Tara Bussema, emotion code practitioner
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A chat with Liv's emotion code practitioner, Tara Bussema, who works to identify and release trapped emotions in the body that can be acting as roadblocks to fully healing. We've preached all about how the emotional aspect of healing is KEY and its importance really can't be overlooked or underemphasized. Tara filled us in on exactly how emotions a…
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EP. 17 MUSHROOM COFFEE with Gretchen Tseng, FNTP
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Coffee without the jitters/energy crash AND add medicinal health benefits?? Yes pls!! We sat down with Gretchen Tseng, a functional nutritional therapist and mushroom coffee enthusiast to talk about the numerous benefits of consuming mushrooms, specifically through our fav beverage, King Coffee. It's an instant coffee powder made with Reishi spores…
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