Best Sabia Wade Podcasts (2024)

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Black, Queer, Buddhist: A Journey in Spirituality 44:35

4d ago44:35

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Welcome back to another episode of the Found Free podcast! Today's guest is the profound Lama Rod Owens, and let me tell you, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. From the very start, Lama Rod's candor and authenticity had me completely enthralled. As a queer Black Buddhist teacher, he offers a unique lens into the intersections of iden…

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How to Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul 34:25

16d ago34:25

34:25

Expensive payment plans, 24-hour ‘discounts’, sales pages without prices on… how many of these have you seen online? And how many have you bought into? Shady business tactics like these are a hot topic for me and for Bear, an anti-capitalist small business coach, in the second part of our conversation on the Found Free Podcast. We dive deep into so…

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The Anti-Capitalist Business Coach’s Guide to Making Money Well 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

Have you ever felt guilty about charging money for your services or products? That inner turmoil is something many entrepreneurs struggle with, especially those driven by social justice values. In this episode of the Found Free Podcast, I sat down with Bear, an anti-capitalist small business coach, to dive deep into the complexities of money, wealt…

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A Conversation with Sabia Wade 55:11

10M ago55:11

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This week I caught up with Sabia Wade (she/they), a Black, Queer, Full Spectrum doula to discuss her new book Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Set Us Free. In addition to her work as a doula, she's also the founder and CEO of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, and For the Village. She's dedicated to building bridges for a more incl…

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A Conversation with Zee Clarke 33:24

1y ago33:24

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This week I chatted with author Zee Clarke, who shared valuable insights from her new book Black People Breathe. We also discussed her journey from being a Harvard MBA that went from leading teams at Fortune 500 companies and startups in Silicon Valley to teaching mindfulness and breath work to people of color. To learn more about Zee's book and co…

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A Conversation with Geoffrey Philp 1:11:52

1y ago1:11:52

1:11:52

This week I caught up with Geoffrey Philp, a poet, novelist, and playwright, to discuss his new book Archipelagos. We also discussed climate change, social justice, and where he gets his inspiration. Geoffrey Philp, a recipient of a Silver Musgrave Medal in Literature from the Institute of Jamaica, is the author of two short story collections, two …

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A Conversation with Devin Berry 1:03:49

1y ago1:03:49

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Devin Berry, a dharma teacher and co-founder of Deep Time Liberation, an ancestral healing journey that explores the impact of ancestral legacy and intergenerational trauma on Black Americans. He's been practicing meditation for more than two decades, and his approach is primarily informed by the classical teachings of early Buddhism and the Insigh…

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A Conversation with Tracy L. Stewart 57:39

1y ago57:39

57:39

Today, I had the pleasure of speaking to Tracy L. Stewart about racial justice, mental health care, and the healing of Black and Brown folks. Candid, experienced, and funny as hell, she provided so many nuggets of wisdom during our time together. Tracy L. Stewart is mindfulness-based mental health therapist, wellness educator, end of life care prov…

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A Conversation with Rosie Gordon-Wallace 50:10

1y ago50:10

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This week I'm joined by the fabulous Rosie Gordon-Wallace, a recognized curator, arts advocate, community leader and pioneer in advancing contemporary diaspora art. She founded the Diaspora Vibe Culture Arts Incubator (DVCAI) in 1996 to serve as a local and global laboratory dedicated to promoting, nurturing, and cultivating the vision and diverse …

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A Conversation with Stephanie Sylvestre 53:10

1y ago53:10

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This week, I'll be chatting with Stephanie Sylvestre, an exemplary tech executive who has dedicated the last three decades to using technology to solve some of business' most difficult issues. We'll discuss her recent Harvard Fellowship, Avatar Buddy (her latest startup), and her efforts to increase economic opportunities for the Black community. I…

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Come Thru, Black Sheep Trailer | Premieres April 20, 2023 1:53

1+ y ago1:53

1:53

Welcome to Come Thru, Black Sheep! This podcast centers the voices and perspectives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We celebrate our intersectionality and make space for all of our dynamic identities. If you’re looking to be informed, entertained, and uplifted, this is the podcast for you. New episodes begin Thursday, April 20, 2…

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Season Finale! Should I Be A Doula? with Sabia Wade 1:01:07

2+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Sabia and I talk about all the ins and outs of becoming a doula. Including the difference between a doula and midwife, what it means to be a “full spectrum” doula, training vs. self-educating, to certify or not to certify, insurance/liability, the different types of doulas (there are many!), finding your speciality/niche, pricing, knowing when you’…

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Should I Be A Ceramicist? with Bari Ziperstein 58:07

2+ y ago58:07

58:07

Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized…

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Should I Be On A Reality Show? With Amber Kemp-Gerstel Of Making It 1:14:16

2+ y ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Amber and I talk about all the ins and outs of being on a reality show. Including applying/auditioning, what producers are looking for, taking psychological tests/evaluations, seeing yourself on television, styling yourself (hair, makeup, clothes), the pay, and the non-monetary gains. About Amber: Amber is the founder and creative director of Damas…

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Should I Be A Librarian? With Ashley P, The Library Bae 1:21:11

2+ y ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Ashely P. and I talk about the difference between a librarian and library specialist, getting your Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS), building a collection and cataloging, the pay, the different roles/jobs at a library, and learning to assert and protect yourself as a librarian. About Ashley: Ashley (also known as The Library Bae) …

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Should I Be A Yoga Teacher? With Kathryn Budig 1:00:14

2+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

This week, I’m talking to Kathryn Budig. Kathryn and I talk about the difference between a yoga teacher and an instructor, finding a mentor, completing your teacher training, applying/auditioning to teach at a studio, teaching private clients, making a living as a yoga teacher, honoring the traditions of yoga, and her biggest tip on feeling ready t…

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Should I Be A Therapist? with Amber Murphy 1:09:15

2+ y ago1:09:15

1:09:15

This week, I’m talking to Amber Murphy. Amber shares all the ins and outs of becoming a therapist, including getting a masters in social work, the supervised hours needed to practice (and finding a supervisor), the difference between a psychotherapist and psychiatrist, practicing therapy as an empath, building a private practice, the pay, and findi…

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Should I Be In Food Media? With Joseph Hernandez 1:19:41

2+ y ago1:19:41

1:19:41

This week, I’m talking to Joseph Hernandez. Joseph shares all the ins and outs of working in food media. He talks about what makes a good pitch to an editor, how working for exposure is a scam, freelancing vs. salary positions, why fact checking is a great entry into food journalism, finding opportunities locally, and his three biggest tips for sta…

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Series Premiere of Should I Be! Should I Be A Dietitian? with Jessica Jones of Food Heaven 1:03:38

3y ago1:03:38

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This week, I’m talking to Jessica Jones, a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Jessica shares all the ins and outs of becoming a dietitian. We talk about schooling, private practice vs. working in a clinic/hospital, pay, the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian, avoiding burnout, and her biggest …

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FINALE! Episode 172: The Body Is Not An Apology + Unlearning with Sonya Renee Taylor 49:02

3y ago49:02

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In this episode, I’m talking to Sonya Renee Taylor. Sonya is the founder of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation. She's the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Body Is Not An Apology and …

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Episode 171: A Story Of Abortion And Healing with Anna Wood 38:43

3+ y ago38:43

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In this episode, I’m talking to Anna Wood. Anna is a writer, creator, and author of I’ve Had One Too: A Story of Abortion and Healing. In this episode, Anna and I discuss her choice to use a pen name for her book, her decision to have an abortion, how she processed the grief that followed, and her views on abortion now.…

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Episode 170: Email and Communication Overload + Clarity vs. Accessibility With Cal Newport 1:01:11

3+ y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

This week Cal Newport is back! Cal is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. He’s the author of seven books, including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, which have been published in over thirty languages. He’s als…

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Episode 169: SIBO 101 (Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment) + Overcoming Food Fear With Phoebe Lapine of SIBO Made Simple 1:12:33

3+ y ago1:12:33

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This week I’m talking to Phoebe Lapine. Phoebe is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. Phoebeâ€™s debut memoir, The Wellness Project, chronicles her journey with the autoimmune disease Hashimotos Thyroiditis. Her latest book, SIBO Made Simple, helps those newly diagnosed or…

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Ep. 38 - Filing a Hospital Complaint | Dr. Tracey Vogel 58:42

3+ y ago58:42

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"I’ve got to turn around and go back and dig in to make it better for others."In this episode of Birth Allowed Radio, I speak with Dr. Tracey Vogel, an obstetric anesthesiologist from Pittsburgh who specializes in preventing birth trauma and re-traumatization during birth for people with abuse histories. As part of this care, Dr. Vogel mentors peop…

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Season Finale! Hormones 101 (Synthetic vs. Bioidentical, Weight Gain, Perimenopause, Birth Control, Hashimoto’s, and More) with Candace Burch 1:38:06

3+ y ago1:38:06

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This week, I’m talking to Candace Burch. She’s a hormone-health educator and founder of Your Hormone Health. In this episode, Candace and I discuss what hormones are, how to know if your hormones are out of whack, synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, weight gain, perimenopause, birth control, Hashitmoto’s, and how stress and lifestyle choices can i…

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Episode 167: Starting A New Career At 40 (And Beyond) + Downshifting Your Life With Lisa Bryan 1:05:30

3+ y ago1:05:30

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This week, I’m talking to Lisa Bryan. Lisa is a recipe developer and the founder of Downshiftology (a digital community of 11M). In this episode, Lisa and I discuss how she started her career over at 40, adding more humanity to your brand, building trust with your audience, and learning to downshift your life. Show Notes:Lisa’s Website + Instagram …

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Episode 166: Mending (Or Walking Away From) Relationships Post Election + Managing Stress and Overwhelm With Elizabeth Stanley, PhD 1:15:43

3+ y ago1:15:43

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This week, we brought back Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She’s the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)Â® – and her research has been featur…

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Episode 165: The Climate Emergency (And What You Can Do About It) With Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD 1:07:36

3+ y ago1:07:36

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This week, I’m talking to Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD. Margaret is a clinical psychologist turned climate activist. She’s the founder and executive director of the Climate Mobilization Project and author of Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth, a radical self-help guide for the climate emergency. In this episod…

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Episode 164: Vagina Problems (Endometriosis, Vulvodynia, Adenomyosis, and Pelvic Pain) With Lara Parker 1:11:58

3+ y ago1:11:58

1:11:58

This week, I’m talking to Lara Parker. Lara is a writer, editor, deputy director at BuzzFeed.com, and the author of Vagina Problems: Endometriosis, Painful Sex, and Other Taboo Topics. In this episode, Lara and I discuss living with multiple chronic conditions, finding pain-management tools, learning to advocate for yourself, decision fatigue, and …

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Episode 163: Explaining Unexplained Weight Gain + Weight Loss with Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino 1:14:28

3+ y ago1:14:28

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This week, I’m talking to Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino. Jaclyn is a Board-Certified Family Physician, an integrative and functional medicine practitioner, and a breast cancer survivor. She has received extensive training through the Institute for Functional Medicine, and additional training in integrative oncology. She is a frequent contributor to publicat…

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Episode 162: Transracial Adoption + Sharing Someone Else’s Story (A Question of Consent) With Angela Tucker 1:24:45

4y ago1:24:45

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This week, I’m talking to Angela Tucker. Angela is a speaker, educator, film producer, and of the host of The Adoptee Next Door podcast. Her work’s mission is to amplify and center adoptee stories and bring honest narratives about race, class, and identity. In this episode, Angela and I discuss what transracial adoption means, why Angela has felt l…

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Episode 161: Building A Food Brand + Olive Oil 101 with Aishwarya Iyer of Brightland 56:38

4y ago56:38

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This week, I’m talking to Aishwarya Iyer. She’s the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry-essentials company. In this episode, Aishwarya and I discuss the unpaid labor of female founders/influencers, performative social media, staying true to your brand values, growing organically vs. paid social, and building a food brand from the ground up…

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Episode 160: Negativity Bias + Decision Fatigue + The Dark Side Of Wellness With Robyn Conley Downs 1:22:18

4y ago1:22:18

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This week, I’m talking to Robyn Conley Downs. Robyn is a speaker, educator, podcaster, and the author of The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness By Creating Small Shifts That Create Big Change. In this episode, Robyn and I discuss why our brains recognize threats before recognizing good, making small mindset shifts for big change, why personali…

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Episode 159: Quieting Anxiety + Reframing The Unknown With Meera Lee Patel 52:58

4y ago52:58

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It’s the season premiere! This week, I’m talking to Meera Lee Patel. Meera is a writer, speaker, author (find her books in the show notes), and a self-taught artist. In this episode, Meera and I discuss why we can’t always fear the unknown, how she approaches anxiety, the unpaid labor of free content, promoting your work with transparency, and how …

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Season Finale! Episode 158: Orgasms + Libido + Expanding The Definition Of Sex with Dr. Uchenna “UC” Ossai 1:17:24

4y ago1:17:24

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This week, I’m talking to Dr. Uchenna â€œUCâ€ Ossai. Dr. UC is a sex-positive pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality educator and counselor. She’s an assistant professor at the University of Texas Dell Medical School and also serves as pelvic health program manager at UT Health Austin. Dr. UC is one of few licensed physical therapists in th…

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Episode 157: Before + After Getting A Book Deal (Finding An Agent, Writing A Proposal, Impostor Syndrome, and Reading Reviews) With Courtney Maum 1:22:58

4y ago1:22:58

1:22:58

This week, I’m talking to Courtney Maum. Courtney is the author of the novels Costalegre, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, and Touch and the handbook Before and After the Book Deal: A Writerâ€™s Guide To Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book. Courtneyâ€™s writing has been published in New York Times, and O, the Op…

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Special Episode: Why We’re Over It + How To Amplify Black Voices On and Offline With Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez of Food Heaven 14:53

4y ago14:53

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This week we’re doing something a little different. I’m sharing part of an episode from Food Heaven (The Podcast) with Jessica Jones and Wendy Lopez. Here’s a description of the podcast from Jessica and Wendy, “In the past few days, weâ€™ve been hit up by countless publications, podcasts, and influencers asking us to be on their platforms to do a p…

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Ep. 37 - "Advocacy is putting the birthing person first" | Sabia Wade 54:23

4y ago54:23

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* Recorded October 2019 *In this episode of Birth Allowed Radio I am honored to speak with Sabia Wade, a Black, queer, full-spectrum doula in San Diego. She is the owner of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, and Executive Director of For The Village, a reproductive justice non-profit providing free doula services to low-income and marginalized grou…

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Episode 156: Diabetes 101 (Type 1, 1.5, 2, and Gestational Diabetes) with Robby Barbaro of Mastering Diabetes 1:00:13

4y ago1:00:13

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This week, I’m talking to Robby Barbaro. Robby is the co-founder of the online diabetes-coaching platform Mastering Diabetes and the author of Mastering Diabetes. Robby and I discuss the different types of diabetes (there might be more than you think), why fruit isn’t the enemy, insulin resistance, and Robbyâ€™s number one suggestion for what you c…

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Episode 155: F*cking Up + Changing The Way We Create Food Content with Laura Wright Of The First Mess 1:04:23

4y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

This week, I’m talking to Laura Wright. Laura is an author, a recipe developer, and the founder of the award-winning blog, The First Mess. Laura and I discuss equity in food blogging/influencer content, her missteps in the past and how she’s fixing them, crediting ingredients, how she’s rethinking and changing the way she creates content and works …

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Episode 154: Keeping Secrets + Hiding Our Struggles With Giselle Wasfie, D.A.C.M. 1:09:07

4y ago1:09:07

1:09:07

This week, Giselle Wasfie is back! If you need a refresher, she’s a former hip hop journalist and current Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She’s also the founder of the aromatherapy and beauty line REMIX by Giselle Wasfie. Giselle and I discuss growing up as an Iraqi American, how things have to fall apart to come back together, hiding and keeping our s…

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Ep. 36 - Giving Birth in 1979 - Michelle Pascucci, Cristen's Mom 49:08

4y ago49:08

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As I celebrated my birthday this month, I realized I had never really talked to my mother about my own birth story. Join me in reliving that experience with my mom, Michelle Pascucci, as she recalls what it was like to give birth - and feed a newborn - in 1979. While she had a great experience with childbirth education, there were times in the hosp…

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Episode 153: Living A Multi-Hyphen Life + Your Online vs. Real Self 1:10:21

4y ago1:10:21

1:10:21

This week I’m talking to Emma Gannon. Emma is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and the host of the Ctrl Alt Delete podcast. Emma and I discuss living a multi-hyphen life (having multiple careers and passions), self-sabotage, reprioritizing your time, chasing someone else’s success, indulgent pajamas, and more. Show Notes: Emma’…

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Episode 152: Being Present, Not Perfect With Daphne Javitch of Doing Well 1:41:53

4y ago1:41:53

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This week, Daphne Javitch is back! Daphne is a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach and the founder of Doing Well. Daphne and I discuss quieting the wellness noise, finding consistency and routine, acknowledging your limitations, leveling up your health (on your own terms), and the power of “yet.” Show Notes: Daphne’s Website + Instagram Knix Per…

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Episode 151: Gut Dysbiosis + To Gluten Or Not To Gluten + Building A Healthy Gut With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B) 1:28:40

4y ago1:28:40

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It’s the season premiere and we’re back for a second round with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B) to talk about his new book, Fiber Fueled: The Plant-based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Health, Optimizing Your Microbiome. Dr. B and I discuss why gluten has gotten a bad rap, how to have a healthier relationship with food after eliminatio…

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Ep. 35 - From the Doulas: Expert Advice for Birthing Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic 1:01:25

4y ago1:01:25

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We are really in the midst of some major disruption for birthing families, in an already fragile healthcare system. In this episode of Birth Allowed Radio, I called on two seasoned doulas and members of the Birth Monopoly "Know Your Rights" community to provide a grounded and strategic perspective for the families who need it most.Miri Halliday of …

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Special Episode: Processing Grief During These Times With Claire Bidwell Smith (Grief Therapist) 45:03

4y ago45:03

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The new podcast season begins May 14th, but we’re bringing you a special episode this week with author and grief therapist Claire Bidwell Smith. In this episode, Claire and I discuss processing grief during this time, how not to judge or feel guilt about our grief, supporting others (and ourselves) when we cannot be with loved ones, grieving in fro…

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Season Finale! Episode 150: Trauma Recovery + The Epigenetics Of Stress + Rewiring The Survival Brain With Elizabeth Stanley, PhD 1:06:48

4+ y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

This week, I’m talking to Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. Elizabeth is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University and the author of Widen The Window: Training Your Brain and Body To Thrive During Stress and Recover From Trauma. She’s the creator of Mindfulness-Based Mind Fitness Training (MMFT)Â® – and her research has been feature…

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Episode 149: EMF Protection and Exposure + Electromagnetic Sensitivity + Online Privacy With August Brice of Tech Wellness 1:10:33

4+ y ago1:10:33

1:10:33

This week, I’m talking to August Brice. August is the founder of Tech Wellness. She’s an EMF (electric and magnetic field) expert bringing mindfulness and balance to our relationships with technology. She’s passionate about the importance of internet privacy and ways to make our online world more private and secure. In this episode, August and I di…

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Episode 148: Why Movement Matters With Kelly McGonigal, PhD 1:14:30

4+ y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

This week, I’m talking to Kelly McGonial, PhD. Kelly is a research psychologist, a lecturer at Stanford University, an award-winning science writer, and a dance/yoga/group-exercise teacher. She is the author of the international bestseller The Willpower Instinct, The Upside of Stress, and Yoga for Pain Relief. Her latest book is The Joy Of Movement…

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