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The world of wellness can feel exclusive, confusing, and preachy. Even the word “wellness” can leave you sick. We know that feeling All Too Well – that’s why we’re here. Join Erica Huss, longtime wellness industry expert and entrepreneur, as she shares what she’s learned from over the years from building brands and products, creating conversations and experiences, and on my own health journey. Each week, she’ll chat with doctors, authors, and thought leaders to get the expert info, asking th ...
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HTW with Zoe and Erica

Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss

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Game changers, category creators, wellness mavens – and that’s just your hosts! A new podcast series from Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss, the founders of the iconic juice brand, Blueprint. As female entrepreneurs who have been in the trenches of “The Business of Being Well” themselves, they’re bringing their battle-tested point of view to the podcast world, swapping stories with wellness entrepreneurs and industry leaders, striking a healthy balance between snark and sincerity, with a giant dos ...
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There’s a myth out there that failure is career-ending and that success is achieved without any bumps in the road. But in reality, it’s surviving rock bottom that gives entrepreneurs the experience, confidence and edge that ultimately causes them to thrive. You’ll hear stories of challenge, perseverance and triumph. Plus you’ll learn how to capitalize off the failure factor--your secret to success.
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Guess what? 73% of women think the morning-after pill and the abortion pill are the same thing. Jamie Norwood and Cynthia Plotch, co-founders of Winx Health are here to set the record straight and remind people that the morning-after pill is still legal and it is NOT the same as the abortion pill. Not only that, but they'll send it to you at home, …
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I'm relieved to share that there are still people in the wellness biz that are more interested in the actual wellness part than sharpening their elbows against the competition. Dr. Jonathan Leary is the visionary Founder and CEO of Remedy Place, a revolutionary Social Wellness Club in New York and Los Angeles (and plans for beyond), at the intersec…
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A fellow pioneer woman joins me today! And she is f-ing delightful. Emilie Hoyt is the founder and CEO of LATHER, one of the first, if not the first, beauty and personal care companies to focus on clean ingredients and synthetic-free fragrances. Long before the emergence of the "clean beauty" movement, Emilie endured severe migraines, occasionally …
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Calling all sleep geeks! This is a very special minisode that's my birthday gift to me, since sleep is the greatest gift of all. I got to chat with Chris Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, about the first ever Global Sleep Symposium coming up on June 19-21 in New York City, where I will have the honor of playing MC to the event! This symposium going to…
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1 in 6 women struggle with infertility each year. The process is daunting, expensive, confusing and emotional. Leyla Bilali, dubbed the “Fertility Fairy Godmother,” has dedicated herself to helping others navigate what can be a confusing and lonely process. She has experienced every side of the IVF journey - both as a practitioner (where she has ov…
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I like a good founder story, and I LOVE a good founder story that ends with a deal on Shark Tank! Samantha Coxe is a former lawyer who heard the call of entrepreneurship after being shamed by her dentist. She went on to create Flaus, the first electric flosser on the market and now she practically skips to the dentist's office to show off her pearl…
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Ladies, sit up and take note! That was a posture joke, but Patricia Ladis is not kidding. “No matter what, every woman over 35 should start strength training,” she says, which is not an unfamiliar recommendation to many of us by now, but I loved this chat with her because she really drives home the WHY. And the HOW. So no joke-take notes. In histor…
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This is one of those conversations that changed me. "The only fact of our life is death," yet we spend most of our time trying to ignore it, instead of developing the tools to embrace it. But don't think for a second that this episode will bum you out or make you feel icky-it's quite the opposite! Alua Arthur is the most prominent death doula in Am…
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Professor Sebastian Kaempf of the University of Queensland joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast this week. Seb grew up in Germany, with the fall of the Berlin Wall happening when he was entering his teenage years. While it had a big impact on him, he distinctly remembers his parents’ emotional reactions to that moment. He also was a conscientious obje…
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I love nothing more than a good chat with a female founder who is building community for other women. And helping them to understand how to microdose with mushrooms, to boot! Cori Sue Morris is a 3X female founder with 2 exits and the founder of Retreat, a platform for content, community & concierge services for psychedelic newcomers. Cori's on a m…
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I'm so happy to share this conversation to shed some light on another tool for your mental wellness toolkit. EMDR is an evidence-based, memory-focused trauma treatment, which Michael Baldwin says saved his life. This revolutionary method can yield significant progress in just a single session, compared to years of talk therapy. Baldwin instigated a…
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If medical myths and misinformation get you as fired up as me, then this is a must listen. (And if they don't get you fired up, then maybe you REALLY need to listen...) Did you know that the pain associated with certain menstrual cramps has an equivalence to that of a heart attack?? Yet women have been told to suck it up, "this is just part of bein…
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Professor Lene Hansen of the University of Copenhagen likely needs no introduction to most listeners of this podcast. She has worked within what would be called the Copenhagen school or securitization theory, emphasizing within that school the overlooked lens of gender. Her work on discourse analysis is famous for being a key contribution to the de…
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This episode is an absolute game-changer. If you think oral health is just about brushing and flossing, you need to listen and listen well. Dr Lauren Poole is a holistic dentist and she's here to bust myths and shed light on the critical importance that your dental health plays in your full body well-being. How this information has not been drilled…
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This topic never gets old, so I'm giving the episode another play! How far has being incredibly shitty to yourself got you? Today’s guest, Dr. Kristin Neff, is not just an expert on self-compassion; she's a pioneer in the field, authoring 'Fierce Self-Compassion' and transforming how we view kindness towards ourselves. In this deep dive, Kristin un…
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Just a quick little PSA- which should stand for Please Stop Assuming. Your doctor doesn't have the full story unless YOU give it to them. And what they don't know could hurt you, so get educated on your own health. Please. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow: @misshuss Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of wellness wisdom! Work with me: www.e…
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This episode is a must for my fellow sleep-challenged listeners. Finally, a refreshing take on how to think about insomnia in a more productive way. Instead of beating yourself up and spiraling down, author Annabel Abbs-Streets shares her research on how many insomniacs throughout history have harnessed the magic that lies in the Night Self and giv…
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Huss Banai of Indiana University is an individual Brent considers himself incredibly fortunate to call a friend. He joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast to tell his amazing story and journey through life and academia. Huss was born in Iran and grew up in Northern Tehran until his family moved to Canada when he was 15. In Iran, Huss and his family expe…
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How about a peek into the future of wellness and how it will impact you? I chatted with my friend and colleague Kim Marshall, a fellow expert, podcaster and pioneer in her own right. Kim is the Co-Founder of S'well The Agency, and the host of the Global Wellness Conversations podcast. If wellness were a fashion show, we had a front row seat! We sha…
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If you think you've heard it all about manifestation, you're not done. Jen Mazer, the Queen of Manifestation herself, is here to break it down into common sense, explain the unexplained and most importantly- give you the usable tools you need to start shifting your mindset TODAY. She is an acclaimed author, coach and transformational speaker whose …
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I'm all about finding ways to incorporate the wisdom and common sense of Eastern medicine practices into our Western medicine paradigm, which is long overdue for a shift. So I LOVED this chat with Dr. Shivani Gupta, an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed h…
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Dr. Erica Simone Almeida Resende of the Brazilian War College joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Erica grew up in Brazil but, as she phrases it, 'in between worlds'. There was her Brazilian home, and there was her German school, which she explains has situated her as a sort of 'bridge' moving between the Global North and Global South. Erica went to…
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So you're turning 39, 45, 50, 64...Celebrate what you want to celebrate, there are no rules, just be where you are. Resources: Midlife Doesn't Have to Be a Crisis by Jancee Dunn * * * * * * * * * * * * * Follow: @misshuss Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of wellness wisdom! Work: www.ericahuss.com…
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The human journey through tragedy and challenge can often produce powerful results. In this case, two powerful results: Lacey Tisch and Lauren Zucker each have their own inspiring story-navigating addiction, physical challenges, trauma, grief, and medical PTSD, only to meet and collaborate, to turn their experiences into healing opportunities for o…
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Let's talk about sex, baby. The pleasure principle. Other risqué 90s music references, anyone? We're unpacking all of it with sexual wellness guru and health educator Kiana Reeves. Kiana is a somatic sex educator, certified sexological bodyworker, pelvic health practitioner, certified doula, and Chief Education Officer at plant-based sexual health …
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A very special and exciting conversation with my hypnotherapist, Joan Teasdale! This is a fascinating look at the power of the subconscious mind and the growth it can create by tapping into it via powerful tools like hypnotherapy. Joan is wealth of knowledge and a master at her craft, and she even guides me into a trance-like state during the recor…
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Startup founders and entrepreneurs, take note: Laura Katz is on the cutting edge of the food-as-medicine category as the Founder and CEO of Helaina, the first company to bring human proteins to food. Helaina produces human milk proteins that are identical to those in breast milk, creating a new category of infant formula, and a new opportunity for …
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Happy New Year! Even though you're probably over it by now. Sharing some 2024 #inspo and musings collected from the interwebs. Sometimes it provides us with a few rays of sunshine, tune in for some of my favorites. Resources: #Inspo Courtesy of: @yung_pueblo @timarmoo @dana_lawrie Want more? Sign up for the All Too Well newsletter for Erica's weekl…
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Today, we're diving deep into the realms of adrenal and thyroid health with none other than Dr. Izabella Wentz, a trailblazer in functional medicine and a renowned clinical pharmacist. Dr. Wentz, with her rich experience and personal journey through Hashimoto's thyroiditis, brings an invaluable perspective on tackling chronic health issues. From un…
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Naveen Jain is a serial entrepreneur and self-made billionaire whose latest venture, Viome, is revolutionizing personalized health and longevity. Jain rose to success as the founder and CEO of InfoSpace, previously one of the largest internet companies in the Northwest, and has since inspired millions to go after their most audacious goals as the f…
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I'm sharing my journey, from grappling with perimenopause symptoms to finding hormonal harmony. It's been a year of growth, challenges, and heartfelt gratitude. Here’s the healthy sh*t I tried that worked for me. Resources: Check out Alloy: myalloy.com Want more? Sign up for the All Too Well newsletter for Erica's weekly wellness wisdom with a side…
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Dr. Marcus Coplin is a naturopathic medical expert and the medical director at the Springs Resort in Colorado. In this episode, Dr. Coplin shares his profound insights on balneotherapy, revealing how the simple act of soaking in thermal and mineral-rich water can significantly improve our health. From managing pain and inflammation to enhancing sle…
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The holiday season is for many, a season of stress, exhaustion, and emotional challenges. As we navigate the highs and lows of this season, remember you're not alone. Whether you're reaching out for support or extending a hand to someone in need, every gesture counts. xo Want more? Sign up for the All Too Well newsletter for Erica's weekly wellness…
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What if our imperfections were celebrated instead of criticized or shamed under the rug? We're getting real with my friend and fellow wellness warrior Candice Kumai. Chef, author, model and ambassador of living a perfectly imperfect life, Candice brings a refreshing take on wellness, blending her Japanese heritage with a no-nonsense approach to sel…
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Today I’m reflecting on a life lesson learned during a recent getaway to Peru. It’s all about embracing the ebb and flow of creativity and understanding that the world keeps spinning, even when we take a step back. Want more? Sign up for the All Too Well newsletter for Erica's weekly wellness wisdom with a side order of fun. Follow: @misshuss Work:…
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Bringing my friend Leanne Shear to the table to explore the art of the pivot – which is less about changing jobs, partners, situationships, etc and more about evolving one's entire narrative-dissecting the dynamics of 'diminishers' and 'illuminators' in our lives and calling back to the empowering messages of Gabrielle Stone's 'Eat, Pray, FML.' Whe…
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How far has being incredibly shitty to yourself got you? Today’s guest, Dr. Kristin Neff, is not just an expert on self-compassion; she's a pioneer in the field, authoring 'Fierce Self-Compassion' and transforming how we view kindness towards ourselves. In this deep dive, Kristin unravels the intricate balance between the tender and fierce aspects …
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Gabrielle Stone was born and raised in Hollywood, and she has lived through no shortage of shocking plot twists. Her response? "Eat, Pray, #FML," her bestselling memoirs (there's a smash follow up! "The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl") are less fairytale and more like your bestie wrote you some how-to guides for navigating heartbreak and…
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As an aspiring recovering perfectionist (emphasis on “aspiring”) lately, I’ve been trying to wrap my brain around the idea of embracing imperfection with a little help from Adam Grant’s latest book, Hidden Potential. Adam Grant has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for 7 straight years. As an organizational psychologist, he is a leading expert on …
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Another friendi-sode! My dear friend and fellow word nerd Aimee Scher joins me for a chat about the newest phase of our health journeys, parenting teenage boys, a deep dive into “the glossary of giving up” -some fun new words for age-old concepts, and the catchphrase I never knew I had. Guest Bio: Like the cats she adores, Aimee Scher has lived nin…
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The changing season is a great time to check in with your wellness routine and see what needs tweaking. The ancient system of Ayurvedic medicine offers us a guide for what our individual energy types (our “doshas”) need to best keep in balance. Don’t be intimidated here–it can be as simple as swapping your salad for soup. Listen and learn! Take you…
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Today we dive deep into the world of environmental toxins, and the call is coming from inside the house! Allison Evans is the Co-Founder of Branch Basics, a wellness lifestyle brand that creates non-toxic cleaning products using the highest standards of safety. Allison endured years of health issues including severe PCOS and was told that she’d nev…
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How do you listen to others and make them feel heard? Better questions lead to better relationships, according to New York Times columnist David Brooks. A little bite of #inspo to encourage us all to create meaningful connections. Resources: The Essential Skills for Being Human Want more? Sign up for the All Too Well newsletter for Erica's weekly w…
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Ever thought lying in bed could be revolutionary? Dr. Gavin Francis is here to spill the tea on why your grandma's advice to "rest up" might be more profound than you think. Author of Recovery: The Lost Art of Convalescence, Dr. Francis takes us on a journey from mind-bending placebo effects to the game-changing power of a proper nap. Whether you'r…
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