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Solo 2.0

144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratings

Solo 2.0 is a podcast by two sisters, Rye Burch and Jess Suchan, working in the health and wellness industry in L.A.

Each week, we’ll bring you inspiration, education and insightful conversation from guests with diverse backgrounds and unique life experiences! We’ll also discuss our own ups and down within our health and careers, and will bring on our mom, hormone health educator candace burch, for round table discussions on health and wellness.

Our mission is to provide the support and motivation necessary to step into that 2.0 version of you!

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Episodes

Pop Sugar Fitness Instructor & Breast Cancer Survivor, Amanda Butler is Spreading Awareness on TikTok & Instagram: “I Was The Healthiest Person I Knew! Get Regular Breast Exams!"

April 24, 2024 21:28 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Sitting down this week with Amanda Butler who is a fitness professional and breast cancer survivor! This is a heartfelt, REAL and empowering conversation in which the ladies discuss:  -Amanda’s upbringing and what brought her into the fitness space, going on to become a Pop Sugar Fitness and Amazon Halo instructor (to name a few)! -Getting a breast cancer diagnosis at 32 years old in height of her career and life  -Why she ultimately decided to document her entire journey through TikTok, ...

Talking: Pros/Cons of Western Medicine, Thoughts on Hormonal Birth Control & HRT w/ Kyle McAvoy (NP). PLUS: How to Find a Supportive Health Care Provider AND Get the Most Out of Your Insurance $$.

April 10, 2024 21:51 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

In this week's episode, Rye interviews Kyle McAvoy, who has been a nurse practitioner for over 32 years and is passionate about helping women of all ages and backgrounds achieve hormone balance and health-related goals. Originally from New York, Kyle moved west after completing her BA in French. She then decided her other passion was health and wellness, so she attended undergraduate and graduate school at Oregon Health & Science University. Today, Kyle consults with women dealing with horm...

The Pros/Cons of Western Medicine, Hormonal Birth Control & HRT w/ Kyle McAvoy (Nurse Practitioner). PLUS: How to Find a Supportive Health Care Provider AND Get the Most Out of Your Insurance $$.

April 10, 2024 21:51 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

In this week's episode, Rye interviews Kyle McAvoy, who has been a nurse practitioner for over 32 years and is passionate about helping women of all ages and backgrounds achieve hormone balance and health-related goals. Originally from New York, Kyle moved west after completing her BA in French. She then decided her other passion was health and wellness, so she attended undergraduate and graduate school at Oregon Health & Science University. Today, Kyle consults with women dealing with horm...

Client Spotlight: Jess Interviews Her Client Felicia Riesel on Regulating Her Cycle, Clearing Hormonal Acne, Overcoming Insomnia & Learning to Trust Her Body on a Deeper Level!

March 26, 2024 16:45 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

In this episode, Jess is sitting down with her soulmate client Felicia Riesel to chat all things: Felicia’s upbringing and early childhood memories  Hormonal and body image changes she experienced throughout the years  Her life changing experience working with a functional medicine doctor for the first time Hormonal shifts before and after childbirth  Experiencing irregular periods, hormonal acne, premenstrual rage and insomnia and how it impacted her self esteem, energy levels, mood ...

From Instagram Influencer to Endometriosis Awareness Advocate and Founder of “Bangin’ Hair,” Autumn Weimann Shares her Story!

March 12, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

In this episode, Jess is catching up with Autumn Weimann who is an instagram influencer turned endometriosis awareness advocate and founder of the clean hair brand, Bangin' Hair! In this episode the ladies discuss: Autumn’s 16 year journey with painful and at time, debilitating periods  Her experience on hormonal birth control and why she made the decision to stop it  How and when she was recently diagnosed with endometriosis  What she wishes more women knew about endometriosis and the...

Why you Should Care about the Health of your Home (Addressing Mold/Mycotoxins & Compromised Air Quality) with Michael Rubino, Founder of HomeCleanse. PLUS: Rye’s Experience w/Mold Exposure at Home!

February 28, 2024 16:39 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

This week, Rye shares her experience with mold exposure in her current home and prior apartment, which have led to high levels of mycotoxins in her body. She then introduces Michael Rubino, an air quality expert and wellness advocate who is bridging the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. Michael is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with the company's advisory t...

Overcoming Pregnancy Loss to Founding “WeNatal,” a Wildly Popular Prenatal for Men AND Women, with Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim. Including: Tips for Optimizing Fertility for Men & Women!

February 15, 2024 23:11 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

This week, Rye & Jess welcome Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company intentionally designed for women and men. WeNatal aims to change the narrative surrounding fertility and pregnancy, shifting the focus from "me" to "we." Supported by a team of industry-leading doctors and nutrition experts like Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque, WeNatal is committed to delivering an innovative prenatal option to the market, enabling couples and babies to th...

Rye & Jess Share: BEST/WORST Habits, 2024 Edition (Including Our Favorite Morning/Skincare/Makeup/Exercise Routines).

January 29, 2024 20:05 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

It's time for another sister solo episode! This week, Jess & Rye share some challenges they faced towards the end of 2023, and how their daily routines and habits were impacted as a result. They share honestly about what's NOT been feeling good lately, as well as what they've been loving, including their current morning/skin care/exercise rituals and routines. Finally, Rye + Jess share the mindset work they're working on to invite in greater success, calm and abundance this year! RESOUR...

Overcoming Binge & Emotional Eating Behaviors Through Rewiring the Brain w/ Nutritionist & Hypnotherapist, Jiordana Saade. Tangible Tools for Improving Your Relationship w/ Food & Body.

January 18, 2024 06:10 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Jess is sitting down with Jiordana Saade who is a clinical nutritionist, hypnotherapist and expert in eating behavior. They have a fascinating conversation around overcoming binge and emotional eating and how to form a healthier relationship with mind, food & body! In this episode, the ladies discuss: -Jiordana's history with an eating disorder and how she transformed her relationship with food and body -The psychology behind binge/ emotional eating and how we can reprogram our brain t...

Am I in Perimenopause? Jess & her mom, Hormone Educator, Candace Burch, Break It Down! PLUS: Candace Shares Her Unique Experience w/ Rollercoaster Symptoms & How She Got Back to Balance!

January 04, 2024 02:38 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB

Today is a very special day! Jess sits down with her mom, Hormone Health Educator, Candace Burch (MA)! Candace has over 30 years experience in the field and is the co-founder of Your Hormone Balance (with her other daughter, SOLO 2.0's co-host, Rye Burch) In this episode, the mother daughter duo discuss: -How to know if you are entering perimenopause (common signs & symptoms) -Candace's experience with rollercoaster symptoms in perimenopause (with two young daughters) and how she first le...

How to Lose Weight w/out Losing Your Mind: Q&A Solo Episode with Coach Jess & Rye!

December 21, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

To wrap up the year, Rye & Jess are doing a Q&A style episode which dives into their top tips for sustainable weight loss in the new year with a main focus on how to cultivate a healthy mindset!  In the episode they discuss:  -How to keep yourself motivated and accountable throughout the year -The importance of creating a realistic timeline for weight loss results  -Avoiding the all-or-nothing mentality and yo-yo dieting -Top tips for forming healthy habits and routines to support your...

What to Know About the Fastest Growing Infectious Disease in the Country (Lyme) & Navigating Life w/ Invisible Illness - with Michelle Bauman.

December 05, 2023 18:13 - 1 hour - 77 MB

Michelle Bauman joins the SOLO 2.0 Podcast to discuss her experience living with Lyme Disease and what YOU should know about the #1 fastest growing infectious disease in the country! Michelle is a busy mom of two boys who has spent the last 12 years working in healthcare operations and management. She has always been passionate about health, wellness, nutrition and fitness, but that was taken to a new level after she came down with a case of pneumonia towards the end of 2019. In early 2020 ...

What to Know About the Fastest Growing Infectious Disease in the Country (Lyme) & Navigating Life w/ "Invisible" Illness - with Michelle Bauman.

December 05, 2023 18:13 - 1 hour - 77 MB

Michelle Bauman joins the SOLO 2.0 Podcast to discuss her experience living with Lyme Disease and what YOU should know about the #1 fastest growing infectious disease in the country! Michelle is a busy mom of two boys who has spent the last 12 years working in healthcare operations and management. She has always been passionate about health, wellness, nutrition and fitness, but that was taken to a new level after she came down with a case of pneumonia towards the end of 2019. In early 2020 ...

Understanding PCOS, Insulin Resistance/Blood Sugar Balance & Perimenopausal Changes with Brie Wieselman, Integrative Practitioner (w/ Personal & Professional Experience Helping Women THRIVE).

November 22, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

This week Rye & Jess chat with Brie Wieselman, licensed primary care provider and medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health. Besides being an expert in hormone balance, fertility, and perimenopause, Brie specializes in helping people heal digestive problems such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, parasitic infections, Candida overgrowth, and SIBO to rebuild a bulletproof microbiome. During this conversation, Brie shares her experience getting diagnosed with PCOS as a teen, and how she ...

Understanding PCOS, Insulin Resistance/Blood Sugar Balance & Perimenopausal Changes with Brie Wieselman, Integrative Practitioner (From Personal & Professional Experience Helping Women THRIVE).

November 22, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

This week Rye & Jess chat with Brie Wieselman, licensed primary care provider and medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health. Besides being an expert in hormone balance, fertility, and perimenopause, Brie specializes in helping people heal digestive problems such as IBS, Ulcerative Colitis, parasitic infections, Candida overgrowth, and SIBO to rebuild a bulletproof microbiome. During this conversation, Brie shares her experience getting diagnosed with PCOS as a teen, and how she ...

Candace & Jess Talk: Essential Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips for Optimal Hormone Health, PLUS What to Know about Bioidentical Hormones, Perimenopause & Cycle Syncing (on the Morning Chava Podcast)

November 07, 2023 02:57 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

This week Rye shares some updates from Jess & Rye's recent trip to Europe and introduces this week's special mother/daughter interview! This episode originally aired on the Morning Chava Podcast (hosted by Elizabeth Joy Presta) and includes a wide ranging discussion about hormones, including: how they impact our mental, physical and emotional well being and the best nutrition, exercise and stress management steps to reduce hormone imbalance and relieve symptoms! Together they provide help...

Solo Episode: Our Imperfect Habits w/ Rye & Jess! The Routines and Rituals We’ve Fallen Off Of and What We’re Doing Instead PLUS Why Striving for Perfection in Health & Wellness Can Be Toxic…

October 16, 2023 18:13 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

In this solo episode, Rye & Jess are getting honest about some of their imperfect habits lately including discussions around:  -Morning routines: how they’ve shifted the last few months and what’s been working instead -Prescriptions Rye & Jess have used and some of the guilt they’ve felt around it -How to strike a balance between incorporating in western medicine helpers (like an RX) and getting to the root via holistic and natural practices  -Why perfection shouldn’t be the end goal wh...

Overcoming Restrictive Dieting & Orthorexia with Nutrition Coach Mike Millner. PLUS: Tips for “Flexible Macro Tracking” & Foundational Health Principles to Live By

October 02, 2023 14:32 - 1 hour - 64 MB

In this episode, Jess sits down with fellow nutrition coach and "Mind Over Macros" podcast host, Mike Miller to have an open and vulnerable conversation around restrictive dieting, orthorexia and body image. In this episode, they discuss: -Mike's upbringing and experience going from being an athlete his entire life to putting on a significant amount of weight in a short amount of time -His experience standing in front of a mirror and not recognizing himself and the extreme measures he ...

Life/Podcast UPDATES w/ Rye… Let us Know What you Think About THESE New Episode Ideas!

September 21, 2023 19:21 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this week’s mini episode, Rye shares some work/life updates, plus some MAJOR podcast news! As Rye explains in this episode, we are considering switching to 4 new episode styles and would LOVE  to hear from YOU (and in exchange for providing your feedback, you'll be entered to win a 20 count Ultima Electrolyte variety pouch, 30 lemonade canister + water bottle!). Tune into the episode for more details! To recap, these are the 4 episode concepts we're considering switching to (alternating...

Breaking Down The Fads: Keto, Carnivore and Intermittent Fasting w/ Jess & Maddie Miles, Founder of Peace.Love.Hormones! PLUS Favorite Hormone Health Hacks & Habits!

September 05, 2023 17:28 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

In today’s episode (and podcast swap!), Jess is having a super fun conversation on fad diets with fellow hormone health practitioner and friend, Maddie Miles!  In this episode the ladies discuss:  -Breaking down common fad diets and our thoughts on using them as a tool to reach certain health goals  -Intermittent fasting: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons  -The keto diet: what is it, what are its health claims and the pros and cons  -The carnivore diet: what i...

How to Microdose with Mushrooms w/ Plant Medicine Mentor, Tiffany Hurd. Talking: Psilocybin for Healing Anxiety & Depression, Finding the “Right” Dose and Recreational vs. Therapeutic Use!

August 21, 2023 19:06 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MB

In this week’s guest interview, Jess & Rye are having an enlightening conversation with Microdosing and Plant Medicine Mentor, Tiffany Hurd!  In this episode, we discuss:  -Microdosing 101: what is it, who it might be for and transformations one may experience -Difference between psilocybin “magic” and functional mushrooms  -Legalities around psilocybin and how to safely find the right dosage and medicine for you -How Tiffany supports her clients in weaning off depression and anxiety me...

How to Cycle Sync in a Realistic Way Without Overwhelm: Foods, Exercise & Myth Busting! (Solo Ep w/ Jess)

August 08, 2023 21:39 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

In this long overdue episode, Jess is diving into cycle syncing and how to do it in a way that's realistic without adding stress and overwhelm! In this episode, you will learn: - What is cycle syncing and the benefits - The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how to know when you are in each phase - Why you should NOT use your tracking app to tell you when you've ovulated and how to track your cycle and ovulation accurately - Simple shifts to make to your nutrition and caloric intake ...

What is "Fascia Work" and How Can It Help Heal Chronic Pain? A Convo w/ GST Body Founder, Anna Rahe PLUS Jess Shares Tips for a Balanced Summer… While Still Making Progress Towards Your Health Goals!

July 18, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

In this episode, Jess & Rye sit down with Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body! She teaches us all about the "secret organ" called fascia and how you can actually work with it to heal chronic pain and discomfort! Jess kicks off the episode with a solo intro sharing some of her top tips for maintaining balance during the summer months and how to still make progress towards your health and fitness goals.. without fomo! In this episode, we discuss -Anna's story with chronic pain in her early 20'...

A No Nonsense Approach to Gut & Hormone Health w/Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Practitioner, Lahana Vigliano of Nuvitru Wellness.

July 06, 2023 22:43 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

This week, Rye + Jess sit down with Lahana Vigliano, CEO + Founder of Nuvitru Wellness and a board certified Clinical Nutritionist. Lahana holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and Masters of Human Nutrition + Functional Medicine degree.  She is currently a doctorate student in clinical nutrition. Lahana has so much passion in helping women realize that there is a root cause for their symptoms, even if they have been dismissed by healthcare before. Lahana is obsessed with creating n...

Deja Riley on: Overcoming an “Infertility" Diagnosis, Navigating IUI and IVF Treatments & Using her Platform to Advocate for Change in Fitness/Wellness! PLUS: Rye's Embryo Freezing Updates.

June 21, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

This week Rye + Jess bring back their very first podcast guest, Deja Riley, who shares the ups and downs of her years-long "infertility" journey, as well as her advocacy work within the health and fitness industry! In this episode we discuss: How her life evolved post-pandemic Finding her voice / using her platform for good DEI work w/ lululemon The issues w/representation in fitness/wellness  Her experience trying to get pregnant (from IUI to IVF to a natural pregnancy) Importance of ...

Rye + Jess Catch up! Our Evolving Relationship with Alcohol, Rye’s Egg Freezing & Gut Health Updates, Jess’s Coaching Pivot & Headache Updates, PLUS Hormone Testing Insights.

June 06, 2023 23:45 - 1 hour - 66 MB

It’s been a minute since we’ve had a sister catch up so Rye & Jess are sitting down with a mocktail to discuss:  Rye’s egg freezing updates and lessons she’s learned in the process so far  How we've reframed our relationship with alcohol + how to have a better balance with alcohol as we head into the social summer months  Jess’s life updates, coaching pivot and how she’s been handling ups & downs with her chronic migraines  Rye’s gut health journey and the functional lab testing she’s do...

The Truth About Conventional “Factory Farming” w/ Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander Dussen. Talking: Life as a Dairy Farmer & Cattle Rancher, Nutritional/Environmental Benefits of Cattle & BS Food Labels!

May 24, 2023 21:56 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

In this episode, you'll hear a unique perspective about the cattle industry and conventional "Factory Farming," from Tara Vander Dussen (dairy farmer / environmental scientist ) and Natalie Kovarik (cattle rancher / pharmacist). Natalie and Tara are passionate about helping consumers understand how their food is actually made and spreading word about the far-reaching benefits of cattle! In this conversation we cover: A day in the life as a dairy farmer + cattle rancher The mental challe...

Exploring Unconventional Approaches to Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth with Nathan Riley, OB/GYN. Including Thoughts on: Male Infertility, C sections, Circumcisions, Home Births and Egg Freezing!

May 12, 2023 16:59 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

It's time for part 2 with Dr. Nathan Riley, the "Holistic OB/GYN," who helps us explore alternative or "unconventional" approaches to fertility, pregnancy and birth that provide greater autonomy AND support for women, their partners and (future) children. (If you missed our last episode with Dr Riley from 12/2022, you can listen HERE. That episode reviews the flaws of our current medical system - from Dr Riley's perspective as an OB/GYN, having spent years working in hospitals, tending to ...

Prioritizing Health & Fitness Pre + Post Pregnancy with Love Sweat Fitness Founder, Katie Dunlop! PLUS: Mom Life Rituals, Fertility Tips, Body Image and Mindset Tools!

April 25, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We are excited to welcome Katie Dunlop of Love Sweat Fitness back on the podcast..only this time she is a new mama and has a whole nutrition line! Katie created Love Sweat Fitness after her own 45lbs weight loss journey and total lifestyle makeover. Living with hypothyroidism, she struggled to find a healthy routine and eventually developed her own personal nutrition plan and fitness method, lost 45lbs, and fell in love with health and fitness. She became a certified personal trainer and u...

Enrich your Relationships with Healthier Communication, Featuring (Married) Psychotherapists and Authors, Charlie and Linda Bloom!

April 13, 2023 17:47 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

This week Rye chats with Linda and Charlie Bloom, who have been married since 1972! Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health...

Enrich your Relationships By Improving your Communication with (Married) Psychotherapists and Authors, Charlie and Linda Bloom!

April 13, 2023 17:47 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MB

This week Rye chats with Linda and Charlie Bloom, who have been married since 1972! Trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors, they have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and organizations since 1975 and have lectured and taught at learning institutes throughout the USA and internationally, including the Esalen Institute, the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Northern California Mindfulness Institute, The California Institute for Integral Studies, and the World Health...

The Impact of Toxins on our Health & Steps to Detoxify (Lifestyle, Nutrition, Supplements, Testing, Functional Medicine) with Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, Author of “Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins..."

March 29, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

This week Rye + Jess chat with Wendie Trubow (MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner), who is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-author of "Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing" and has been regular...

The Impact of Toxins on our Health + Steps to Detoxify (Lifestyle, Nutrition, Supplements, Testing, Functional Medicine) with Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, Author of “Dirty Girl."

March 29, 2023 20:20 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

This week Rye + Jess chat with Wendie Trubow (MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner), who is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing. She is the co-author of "Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing" and has been regular...

Getting to the Root of IBS + Gut Dysfunction with “Digest This” Podcast Host and Cookbook Author, Bethany Ugarte-Cameron. Symptoms to Flag, Ingredients to Avoid, a Look at POOP, Fiber and MORE!

March 16, 2023 20:01 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Let's talk GUT health! Our guest, Bethany Ugarte-Cameron is a Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer founder of the popular gut health focused Instagram page @lilsipper and host of the "Digest This" podcast! Bethany focuses on gut health, nutrition, issues within the food industry and highlights specific ingredients to avoid (or incorporate) for your health. After years of severe struggles with IBS and gut dysfunction and finding no relief from the conventional methods of treating IBS, Bethany ...

The Benefits of Strength Training, Progressive Overload and Macro Tracking with YouTube Sensations, Juice & Toya! PLUS: How They Met and Grew Their Channel to 1 Million Subscribers!

February 21, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 77 MB

This week, Jess sits down with power couple and YouTube sensation, Julius and LaToya White (aka Juice & Toya) to chat all things: - Their upbringing and love for fitness PLUS how they met, started dating and eventually grew their YouTube channel to hit 1 million followers this week!  - The benefits of strength training and how to get an effective workout from home!  - Why progressive overload style training is the best ways to see physical results and how to implement it  - The importanc...

Rye + Jess Solo Episode, Talking: Health + Fitness Habits We’re Loving This Year!

February 08, 2023 17:55 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

 In this long overdue sister chat, Rye and Jess sit down (in person for once!) to discuss some of their favorite new health and fitness habits! The sisters chat all things:  - The impact of coffee on an empty stomach and what Rye is doing instead that's been a game changer for her adrenals  - Food tracking (macro tracking) and how Rye & Jess are implementing it in a balanced, non restrictive way! - The benefits of "progressive overload" style weight lifting and the importance of protein  ...

Could Neck & Shoulder Pain be Causing Your Migraines? Novera Headache Center founder, Dr. Taves Shares the most Common Root Causes of Headaches & Migraines and How to Get Relief without a Prescription

January 24, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

In this episode, Jess sits down with Dr. Jono Taves, founder of Novera Headache Center to talk about the lesser known root cause of headaches and migraines: neck and shoulder pain! In this episode, you'll learn:  -A snippet of Jess's history with migraine headaches and why she reached out to Dr. Taves for support -How to Western model of care treats headaches and migraines and why it is so hard to get real answers and longterm support (besides just a prescription!)  -Dr. Taves journey fro...

Building the Popular “Malibu Mylk” Brand, Overcoming Fertility Challenges, Egg Freezing and Balancing Motherhood and Wellness...with Brittany Fuisz!

January 04, 2023 23:37 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

This week Rye and Jess chat with Brittany Fuisz, founder of the flax based (non dairy) milk brand "Malibu Mylk." Brittany not only shares tips and tricks from her impressive entrepreneurial journey, but she talks candidly about her past fertility challenges and her experience freezing her eggs! We also cover: The pros and cons of the anti-inflammatory diet (which Brittany was put on while struggling to get pregnant) Nutrition tips to support fertility, satiety and overall wellness The ben...

Why the Western Medical Model Often Fails Women, Especially in the Realm of Hormone Health / Fertility and Conception - with "Holistic OBGYN," Nathan Riley, MD.

December 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

This week, Jess + Rye are joined by Dr. Nathan Riley (OB/GYN). Despite completing extensive training within the traditional (western) medical model, Nathan's sense of self and independence was destroyed in the process, leading him to explore holistic approaches to patient treatment and care. In this episode, Nathan helps us understand WHY appts with your OB/GYN may leave you feeling disappointed or neglected, including: the gaps that exist in their training, why they push prescriptions and p...

Our Hormonal Birth Control Story Part 1: What We’ve Tried, Symptoms We Experienced & What We’re Using Now to Prevent Pregnancy!

December 01, 2022 00:41 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

In this solo episode, Jess and Rye sit down for a sister catch up on a HOT TOPIC: hormonal birth control! In this episode they discuss: -Their individual experiences using hormonal birth control in their teens and twenties -What symptoms they experienced while on hormonal birth control (The pill, Nuva Ring and IUD) -Why they ultimately decided to transition off hormonal birth control -What they each use now to track their cycle and prevent pregnancy without hormones (fertility awareness ...

Optimize Your Fertility Naturally with Fertility Expert, Hethir Rodriguez. Answering Qs like: “Am I Too Old to Get Pregnant?” “Is There an Optimal Fertility Diet? “Why is Ovulation Important?” & More!

November 14, 2022 21:43 - 58 minutes - 66.8 MB

In this episode, Jess sits down with Natural Fertility Expert, Hethir Rodriguez to get our questions answered around fertility and trying to conceive in our mid to late 30’s! The ladies discuss: - The pressure women feel to “be ready” to start trying for kids by a certain age - Why it’s not TOO late to conceive once you hit your mid to upper 30’s - The importance of male fertility and the myth that it all comes down to the woman - Hormone imbalances that can manifest in fertility strugg...

Secrets to Youthful, Glowing Skin w/ Savor Beauty Founder, Angela Jia Kim. Talking: Korean Beauty Rituals, The Ideal Skincare Routine, Thoughts on Tanning & More!

October 25, 2022 02:32 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

In this episode, Rye & Jess have a lively and informative chat with Angela Jia Kim, Founder of Savor Beauty & Spa and learn SO many amazing tips for youthful, glowing and healthy skin!  They discuss:  - Angela's upbringing and learning from her mom's Korean beauty secrets & rituals  - What we need to know about caring for the skin (including, how to wash your face the right way!) - The thoughtful ingredients used in Savor Beauty products and how to incorporate them into a daily routine ...

Train Your Brain to Improve Sleep, Focus and Productivity: A Conversation with Neuroscientist and Founder of “Muse” Meditation Headbands, Ariel Garten

October 12, 2022 14:33 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Rye and Jess sit down with Ariel Garten who is a neuroscientist, mom, former psychotherapist, former fashion designer and co-founder of the highly successful health tech startup, Muse (which tracks your brain activity as you meditate to give you real time feedback)! In this episode, they discuss: -Ariel’s backstory and how she went from fashion designer to neuroscientist and founder of Muse! -The AMAZING and science backed benefits of meditation (including slowing down the aging process!)...

Solo Catch Up with Jess! Finding Ways to Bounce Back After a Rough Month: Hypnotherapy, Yoga, Strength Training, a Crazy THC Experience & More!

August 29, 2022 00:57 - 49 minutes - 46 MB

In this solo episode, Jess is taking some time to catch up with all of YOU! We will be taking a "summer vacation" after this episode airs and will return with amazing new guests and our fertility part 2 episode end of September/ early October. Thank you for your continued support!  Jess covers:  - Her husband Josh's accident that landed him in the hospital for 5 nights and how that stress and trauma impacted her mental and physical health - What she and Josh have been doing to de-stress a...

How to Regulate Your Nervous System to Move Through Fear, Anxiety, Burnout and Trauma with Victoria Albina NP, Certified Life Coach, Breathwork Meditation Guide (She's Back for Round 2)!

August 23, 2022 00:37 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

In this episode, Rye Burch sits down solo with our guest Victoria Albina NP, MPH to have an open and HONEST conversation around grief, trauma and anxiety! The ladies discuss:  - Getting honest + becoming present with yourself to manage stress and your reactions to things - Communicating with partners who aren’t always understanding of your stress and overwhelm - The impact of high stress on the body, what’s happening with cortisol levels, your brain and nervous system - Mindset, breath w...

Mastering Your Metabolism with Nutrisense Dietician, Jillian Ceasrine: How to Eat, Exercise and Manage Stress to Balance Blood Sugar and Support Sustainable Weight Loss.

July 31, 2022 22:39 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

This week the sisters are bringing you "part 2" on their blood sugar balance series, this time featuring a conversation with Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Jillian Ceasrine (Dietician for Nutrisense). In this episode they cover: -Defining blood sugar, metabolism + insulin  -Factors that impact metabolism + dysregulated glucose  -Benefits of using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) -Optimal ranges for blood glucose (via testing) -Factors that increase blood glucose levels (foods...

Fertility Conversations: Part 1. Rye + Jess Answer the Q: “Are you Planning to Have Kids?,” and Thoughts on (Potentially) Becoming Parents, PLUS Reaction to Roe V Wade.

July 12, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 78 MB

Rye + Jess sit down for a SOLO conversation around the topic of FERTILITY, specifically answering the question: "Are You Planning to Have Kids?" This is a part 1 conversation to a 2 part series on fertility. This conversation covers Rye + Jess's free flowing thoughts about having kids, including: Sharing comments from our community - women who have struggled with infertility or unsure about having kids   Examining the fertility "clock" that women often feel they are racing against Addres...

Why Does Blood Sugar Balance Matter? Real Talk w/ Metabolism Mentor, Austin McGuffie: Impact of Blood Sugar on Metabolic Health, Weight Loss Tips & Benefits of Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor!

June 21, 2022 18:33 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

In this episode, Jess sits down with Austin McGuffie aka the “Metabolism Mentor” to chat all things blood sugar balance and why we should care about it! Austin & Jess cover: Austin’s story being a personal trainer & how the focus with his clients shifted over the years to be more education based What it means to be metabolically healthy and unhealthy and what one can do it improve their metabolism Why blood sugar balance is a crucial part of overall health + how to manage it without rest...

Breaking Free from Codependent Thinking, Perfectionism and People Pleasing w/ Victoria Albina, NP, Certified Life Coach, Breathwork Guide and Host of the “Feminist Wellness” Podcast.

June 07, 2022 20:31 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

This week Rye + Jess chat with Victoria Albina (NP), Certified Life Coach, Breathwork Guide and Host of the “Feminist Wellness” Podcast.  Victoria has a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy! She holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been worki...

The Ups + Downs of Entrepreneurship in the Health + Wellness Industry. Intro w/ Rye (sharing some REALNESS); Interview w/ Top Female Founder, Krista Berlincourt, CEO / Co-Founder of Kensho Health

May 21, 2022 21:44 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Today is an episode focused on the realness of becoming an entrepreneur / building a brand in the health + wellness space. Ryan shares some REALNESS in the intro, pulling back the curtain a bit to share what it's been like building Your Hormone Balance over the past 4+ years...SPOILER: It's not been easy!!  Our guest is Krista, Co-Founder of Kenshō Health. We dig deep into her journey from multi passionate student from Eugene, to the start of an extremely successful career before she even ...

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Paul Fishman
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