Made For Living Well
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 423 ratingsSimple Roots Radio is hosted by Alexa Schirm. A nutritionist by trade, Alexa has rebelled against common misconceptions about nutrition, and has, instead, created a realistic health-style that will allow you to live a healthy, satisfied and more simplistic life.
Forget dieting for good as Alexa interviews health experts, lifestyle influencers and every day people on what strategies have worked for them and help you implement a plan that can be achieved for life. It’s raw, its funny, its real and unfiltered. It is Simple Roots Radio.
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#084: Your Guide to Infrared Saunas
May 09, 2018 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBThe world of saunas can be confusing. From wet saunas to dry saunas, infrared, far infrared or your typical steam sauna, how do you know what to use? Today I share your guide to infrared saunas. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/084
#083: Should You Try Seed Cycling For Hormone Balance?
May 02, 2018 17:51 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIn the past few months, I've received a handful of questions around the concept of seed cycling and I thought I would answer them here. Now I have to be honest, while I had heard of seed cycling I really didn't know a ton about it. So of course, I decided to go on a quest to learn more about seed cycling and the value of it. If you combine what we already have known, that food can be used as medicine and add the value of cycling nutrients at specific times, seed cycling does make sense. ...
#082: Is Organic Really Better For You?
April 30, 2018 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBI get a lot of questions about organic versus not organic and what about herbicides and pesticides they're spraying on the food? What is it really doing in our body and is organic better for you? Listen in to hear my take on this controversial topic. Learn More: https://simplerootswellness.com/082
#081: Five Ways To Experience More Joy
April 14, 2018 00:52 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBHow do you live with more joy? Find out my five best tips in this special bonus episode. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/081
#080: 6 Ways To Have More Confidence with Jenna Kutcher
April 10, 2018 17:02 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBCould confidence change your health? There is a lot of talk that our mindset matters more than diet and exercise combined. Today I show you 6 ways to have more confidence. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/080
#079: Why You Should Try Cycle Syncing
April 02, 2018 11:39 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTaking back your hormones and cycle syncing were two things I never knew existed. But I can surely tell you I would have done more if I had known. Like most people, I just thought that cramps, PMS, and an irregular menstrual cycle were all part of being female. I thought we had to learn to deal with it. Now I know that couldn't be farther from the truth. Today on the podcast we overcome that myth and talk about how to take back control of your hormones. Yes, today it's for women only an...
#078: Q&A - Poop, Libido, Sleep and more
March 23, 2018 21:34 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBI'm answering my top 5 most asked questions in this Q&A. It's all about poop, libido, sleep and more!
#077: Men's Health And Achieving Optimal Performance
March 21, 2018 17:41 - 37 minutes - 35 MBMenopause, PMS, moodiness, pregnancy, menstruation, you've probably at some point heard about all of these, or maybe even been lucky enough to experience being a bystander to one of these. These moments in a woman's body that are strictly hormonal. The 28-day cycle of what seems like highs and lows in energy, mood, and even libido. But did you know, that men suffer from a similar swing in hormones? While woman run off of a more well-known 28-day cycle, there is some speculation that men ...
#076: Are These Everyday Items Destroying Your Hormones?
March 14, 2018 18:37 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBThere is a lot of movement in the work of what our environment is doing to our health. Which is exciting coming off an age when all we focused on and talked about and treated were symptoms. An age where dieting was the answer, not to mention all the rage. But times are changing. We're learning more and discovering that while diet and exercise are beneficial and necessary, they definitely aren't the end all be all. We know this because of the countless thousands, if not hundreds of thou...
#075: 7 Facts Every Woman Needs To Know About Menopause
March 07, 2018 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBToday we're digging into menopause. On the podcast, we have a menopause expert and here in the post 7 facts, every woman needs to know about menopause. The truth comes out. Speaking of truth, I've learned, there isn't a lot of solid information on menopause. Instead, it tends to be this looming phase of life that nearly everyone dreads and few talk about, aside from the table talk complaints of the latest annoying symptoms it's pestering women with. Today I hope to uncover that with gu...
#074: What Women Should Know About Their Hormones
February 26, 2018 21:08 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHumans are fascinating, well life in general is. Every day I marvel at the intricacy of life itself and that is no different than the human body. What is even more amazing is that by structure we are all nearly the exact same and yet when we look closer we are incredibly different. Just like a snowflake, there are no two humans that are exactly alike. Given this, I've always wondered why scientifically speaking and nutritionally speaking we've always been given the same recommendations. ...
#073: The Fat Burning Hormone Leptin Debunked
February 19, 2018 15:54 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBToday we're breaking down the fat burning hormone leptin. We'll discuss what it is and how in the world do we regulate it in our favor, along with how to lose weight, gain energy and feel better.
#072: Five Reasons Knowing Your Values Could Change Your Life
February 09, 2018 16:39 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWhy does knowing your values really matter? In this episode, I interview my husband and explain why this made all the difference for him.
#071: Is Caffeine Harming Your Hormones
February 08, 2018 02:01 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe scoop about caffeine and your hormones. Everything you need to know and why you should consider this painless caffeine detox.
#070: Fight Fear and Overcome Anxiety with Alli Worthington
February 01, 2018 16:10 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBFight fear and overcome anxiety with this no-nonsense approach that will encourage you how to cut through the daily clutter of life and step out in fierce faith. Expert Alli Worthington gives all the advice we need to overcome fear and live fiercely.
#069: Five Wellness Trends That Will Change Your Health
January 26, 2018 18:21 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThe 2018 wellness trends and predictions were just released and I have to say I'm impressed. I picked my top five favorite trends I think will change your health. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/069
#068: How to Actually Love to Eat Healthy
January 22, 2018 18:37 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHow do you actually love to eat healthy? It's a big feat, isn't it? I mean it sounds good initially but once we get in it seems so scary, so unrealistic and not something you are willing to do. So what is the secret? It's right here inside this podcast!
#067: 5 Essentials To Living Well Nourished
January 10, 2018 21:24 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBGetting healthy isn't just about how many macronutrients you eat or how much you move. It's about living nourished. Here are my 5 essentials to living well nourished to create health that lasts.
#066: Avoid These Six Foods For Better Brain Health with Dr. Steven Masley
January 01, 2018 23:21 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBLooking to improve memory, concentration and eliminate brain fog? Stop eating these six foods for better brain health with Dr. Steven Masley. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/066
#065: Taking Ownership Of Your Mental Health with Trisha Hughes
December 14, 2017 16:39 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBToday on the podcast we have Trisha Hughes who has opened up to us about her own journey with mental health illness and what drove her to seek help. It's deep, raw, vulnerable and healing all in one.
#064: Stop Making Health Resolutions and Do This Instead with Phoebe Lapine
December 05, 2017 18:48 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBFirst ask yourself, have you ever meet the resolutions you've set? Don't worry if you haven't, the majority haven't either, at least in the way we know resolutions. Today we're going to uncover why you should stop making health resolutions and what to do instead! Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/064
#063: Creating a Health Blueprint with Dr. Stephanie Gray
November 27, 2017 21:43 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThere seems to be a theme running in the holistic health world today where more and more we tend to look at the body as one living organism rather than broken into separate components. Granted there is a time and place for that but at the end of the day, we have to see how our body is working together as a unit. Even when one system gets sluggish, it tends to affect numerous other systems. That's why you rarely see just one health symptom and if you do you're like most of us {including mys...
#062: Five Ways To Stay Healthy Through The Holidays
November 20, 2017 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBOutside of the food, the family and friends, endless games, laughter and conversation comes the gifts. Oh how I love to give during the holidays. and I'm happy to share my favorite gifts for 2017. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/062
#061: Why Calories In Food Really Don't Matter
November 13, 2017 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBCalories have been such a hot topic in health for the last fifty plus years. They go away and come back and in the end really never go away. New things always manage to sneak their way in the mix but don't you wonder why counting calories in food never seems to work? Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/061
#060: Is the Vibration of Food The Secret To Health? with Robyn Openshaw
November 09, 2017 11:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBVibrational frequency may sound like some term you fell asleep learning in physics class, but this term is a new topic in the health world. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/060
#059: Mold Exposure Treatment and The Low Mold Diet
November 02, 2017 12:03 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBWhether you have mold-illness or not, this episode is good for anyone looking to better understanding where healing comes from in any disease case. It’s something you do everyday, you just have to expand on it. Tune in to find out more and get the final details on my health crisis and what made the final change in my journey. Learn more: http://simplerootswellness.com/059
#058: Is Your House Making You Sick?
October 26, 2017 01:13 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBNo one likes to think about it, I mean it's our home. A Place of shelter and comfort, a place of rest. Yet, I think the question, "is your house making you sick" is definitely valid, especially if you have a "mysterious" illness that you can never seem to shake. Whether you think you struggle with mold or not, the scary statistic is they estimate over 85% of buildings in America have some elevated levels of mold and if you happen to be one of the 25% of the population who has a genetic va...
#057: 5 Tips To Change Your Health Without Changing What You Eat
October 16, 2017 16:45 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBTwo years ago I found myself on a high, or a high in the world of nutritionist status. I had finally figured out an eating plan that seemed to be working. I had energy {or so I thought}, I had lost the majority of the baby weight I carried for over a year and I had just completed a half marathon. Yet, what I didn’t realize that while my external appearance seemed to be paying off my internal show was a mess. Stressed, overworked, fatigued and ready to buckle I didn’t realize that on this h...
#056: Is Your Diet Causing Pain with Dr. Joe Tatta
August 09, 2017 14:11 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBBack pain runs in my family. In fact, I'm not immune to it having my own share of back struggles well before the age of 30. I often question what my life will be like in 30 years if I already struggle with pain. I have a feeling I'm not alone. Pain is everywhere and is often just chalked up to the 'aging' process, but what if there was a way to retrain your brain to overcome pain? I interviewed a leading expert in the pain field, Dr. Joe Tatta, and his response will blow your mind! Yes, yo...
#055: How I Got My Health Back with Dr. Terri Cooper
July 12, 2017 18:57 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBI have yet to talk much about the nitty-gritty of losing my health and fighting to get it back. Actually, it's been less of a fight and more of a learning process. The short story is I was doing everything right, eating well, exercising and living the traditional busy life of hustle. Not to mention raising three little girls all under the age of six. I was doing it, chasing the shiny objects all while forgetting the essentials of life. I was giving, going, doing and becoming. I was trying ...
#054: Daily Habits for Increased Happiness
June 29, 2017 16:48 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBUnhappiness. Some say it's our greatest epidemic of our day. In fact, statistics show that nearly 50% of Americans are unhappy at work and less than one-third of people describe themselves as "very happy." That means that nearly 70% of the American population are considered unhappy. To me, this is one of the most startling statistics we are faced with. Not just because the majority of the population is walking around in a less than exciting trance, but that this is a direct relationship ...
#053: The Easy Way to Get Rid of Body Odor
June 01, 2017 13:34 - 32 minutes - 30 MBA question I've pondered all the way back to my pre-adolescent phase; how to get rid of body odor? The thought {and smell} of body odor takes me back to my 6th grade classroom. The time and place when everyone starts to smell but no one knows how to take care of it. Only to soon be masked through the 7th and 8th grade by body sprays, perfume, cologne and every other measure that is humanly possible to take away the awkward conversation of body odor. I'm sure we've all had our fair share ...
#052: Collagen: The Powerful Supplement That Can Heal Your Body
May 24, 2017 17:57 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBThere is a lot of hype around detox diets and cleanses. While the stigma holds out that most detox for a quick weight loss scheme, I think it is due time we talk about how detoxing is so much more than that. In fact, it is essential and critical that our body detoxify itself daily. The good news is we have plenty of mechanisms to help us do this. The bad news is the "traditional" lifestyle can slow this process down, making our body slow, sluggish and even clogged. Today we are going to l...
#051: Lymphatic System: What it does and why it matters
May 04, 2017 11:17 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBToday we uncover a lot of heated topics, from cellulite, bloating, cancer and detoxing we're going to see how each of these is actually related into one intricate system that is often overlooked and understudied, the lymphatic system. Each of these subjects is something we're all affected by whether directly or indirectly. Although the common thought is that detox diets don't work, I may twist the tables and show you exactly why a detox diet could be exactly what your body needs to help ...
#050: Why I Stopped Taking A Probiotic
April 13, 2017 17:20 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThe gut has become a hot topic for debate, especially when we talk about how to restore healthy gut flora. In this post I wanted you to know why I stopped taking a probiotic and how my gut health is better than ever. Yet, I know this is an area of contention for many with different ideas, views, and thoughts on how we can do this. This is also why we have the influx of probiotic and prebiotic rich foods and supplements on the market. Think kimchi, kombucha, resistant starch and yogurt for ...
#049: Why Slowing Down Could Be Your Key To Success
March 23, 2017 17:06 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBSlowing down and success generally aren't found in the same sentence. The way of the world seems to be, do more - be more, work longer, work harder and just hustle. While I'm not saying that we shouldn't be doing any of those, I think we must also consider why slowing down could be your key to success. On todays podcast episode we uncover why nothing seems to be working, even though you are doing everything right. We also talk about what under-eating and over exercising are doing to our bo...
#048: Breakfast With Alexa
March 02, 2017 19:12 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBJoin Alexa as she takes you inside her morning routine and shares with you some of the things she's enjoying the most right now. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/048
#047: 5 Natural Ways to Balance Hormones
January 26, 2017 14:10 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe question heard around the world, how do we balance hormones? Hormones have been the villain for years. Now more than ever, we have a hormonal epidemic on our hands. From irregular periods, PMS, early menopause, hot-flashes, low-libido, erectile dysfunction, depression, anxiety, PCOS, endometriosis, joint issues, and countless others, we have a real issue going on. While traditional medicine takes you on a very narrow journey of trying to mask all of these things with a simple daily p...
#046: Three Reasons You're Not Losing Weight
January 18, 2017 18:32 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBFeel like you’re doing everything right and still not losing weight? Well, you’re not alone. But that probably doesn’t help, knowing you’re drowning in this sea of negativity simply because you do everything right and still can’t get your weight to budge. Today I want to uncover 3 reasons you’re not losing weight even though you’re doing everything right. On today’s podcast, I also give you five things you could change in order to see the scale start to move, but more importantly than ju...
#045: Four Ways To Reset Your Metabolism with Dr. Jade Teta
January 11, 2017 15:18 - 1 hour - 56 MBMetabolism is the sum total of all chemical reactions that are going on in your body on any given day. It this the machine that runs homeostasis. There is a lot of chatter about metabolism including; metabolism slowing down with age and wrecking your life just to name a few. While we can talk about metabolism and weight {because everyone wants to know} we first need to acknowledge how to reset your metabolism. We need to understand how to get your metabolism unjammed and working smoothly. ...
#044: How To Get Your Life Back When Nothing Goes As Planned
January 04, 2017 13:52 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIf we're honest with ourselves goal setting, resolution making and planning are often times just great thoughts. In my own life I've experienced this on one too many occasions. Spending hours planning but never following through with the plan. Or better yet, setting unrealistic expectations (a.k.a. goals) that will never have a possibility of getting met. Last year was a great example. I was going to conquer the world. Okay, maybe not the world, but I had set some pretty high goals that we...
#043: Looking Ahead to the Health Trends of 2017
December 21, 2016 04:18 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThere is a new era of health upon us and it is looking up. We've been plagued the last few years by disease and a decreasing length of life. But we have had enough. The health trends for 2017 predict that there is a new wave of hunger on the horizon and it doesn't involve cravings but rather true health and self awareness. The tide is turning and gone are the days of restriction, starvation and rules. I can't be more excited for what's ahead. You can find all of the health trends for 2017 he...
#042: The Lost Art of Writing
December 13, 2016 18:07 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWho knew that writing, yes the physical act of taking pen to paper could affect your health in such profound ways. If you’re questioning what I’m even saying, then you’ll want to listen to this episode and learn why our paperless society could be making you sick and fat. It’s simple changes like going back to paper, at least some of the time, that could make all of the difference. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/042
#041: How To Stop Feeling Crazy Around Food with Isabel Foxen Duke
December 07, 2016 15:53 - 1 hour - 64 MBSo many of us are really good at dieting. Yet, we know that long-term statistically all diets fail. But why? Maybe there is an aspect that you are really good at dieting but really bad at living life. Living life is the critical element that we can’t forget. In this episode, we’ll dive into weight, emotional eating, dieting and the perfect way we should be eating. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/041
#040: Breakfast With Alexa
November 30, 2016 18:18 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIt’s the lightened up episode where Alexa fills you in on all of her favorite things that keep her healthy and loving life. She even shares a bit of her own health journey and what she is doing to overcome that and what she's looking forward to this Christmas season. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/040
#039: Behind the Scenes of the Nourished Planner with Heidi Larson
November 23, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBListen to the story, the heart and the passion behind creating a physical, printed project. It's the full story from the heart, the passion, the vision and how it all came together in perfect timing. The Nourished Planner has a lot to offer and I know you'll learn so much from listening to the full story with co-founder Heidi Larson. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/039
#038: 5 Realistic Tips for A Healthy Holiday
November 10, 2016 14:18 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBI don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to stay healthy this holiday season, yet at the expense of what? Restriction, deprivation, and starvation. The three words no one wants to talk about when all of the Holiday gatherings tend to involve food. Here is a list of 5 realistic tips to stay healthy through the holidays while still enjoying delicious food with good company. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/038
#037: How to Heal Candida the Right Way with Dr. Noah Lebowitz
November 01, 2016 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBCandida is becoming a common phrase in today’s society. Yet there is great controversy on the actual recommendations for curing candida. Here we get to the bottom and learn what candida really is, what's more common and how to treat it in a matter of weeks. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/037
#036: 10 Tips To Get More Done In Less Time
October 25, 2016 15:05 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThere is only one commodity we can’t get more of, that is time. So instead of fretting about how much or how little time you have, lets just start embracing time and truly live life by learning how to get more done in less time. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/036
#035: How to Lose Weight While You Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus
October 20, 2016 17:26 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBWe like to believe that only diet and exercise matter. And the more we do and the little we eat the thinner we get. Fortunately, there’s a better way to lose weight but it means working with your own specific genome and creating an environment for rest. Find out if your bedroom could be making you sick and what sleep has to do with weight anyways with leading sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus. Learn more: https://simplerootswellness.com/035