What's The Juice
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -Welcome to the juiciest conversations in wellness with Olivia Amitrano, founder of Organic Olivia. “What’s The Juice” is a podcast as multifaceted as its listeners — a fierce community on a courageous path of self improvement, learning, and healing. Here we share conversations that bridge traditional wisdom and modern science, offering a balance of tangible advice and perspective-shifting philosophies that will optimize your health and change the way you see the world.
One week we’ll spill the (herbal) tea on functional medicine for hormone imbalance, while the next we’ll dive deep into psychedelic assisted therapy, codependency and learning how to say no.
Olivia is a clinical herbalist, formulator, entrepreneur, and, most notably, an educator. Each episode is an opportunity to synthesize her education in herbalism, psychology, and a lifetime of health issues into actionable tips on how to not only heal but thrive. Interviews with doctors, therapists, holistic practitioners, astrologers, artists, and storytellers are brimming with raw, human moments and empowering information. Candid and ever curious, Olivia is on a mission to understand the human condition and share what she learns along the way. Above all, her goal is to connect you with the paradigms, practitioners and teachers you can rely on to help get you to the next level. Peeling back the layers isn’t always pretty, but the juice is worth the squeeze.
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S5E8 How to Maximize Fertility, Why Men’s Health is Equally Important + Exact Labs and Supplements for Preconception
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBAre you thinking about starting a family or having another child but don’t know how to prepare your body? Do you want to maximize the healthy “epigenetics” you pass on to your child? Or maybe you’re currently struggling with infertility and need extra support? Elizabeth Wade is a naturopathic doctor who takes an empathetic, highly-individualized, root-cause approach to reproductive health. She offers a refreshing perspective on infertility (why it’s not the end of the story and how “subferti...
S5E7 What to Do if You Suspect You Have Mold & How to Cultivate a Healthy Home | Christine Cimabue
April 01, 2024 14:44 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBAre you committed to your personal health but have a feeling your home is a roadblock? Do you worry about living with mold, high EMFs, or strong LED lights that can throw off circadian rhythm? Christine Cimabue is a licensed general contractor and holistic construction consultant who believes that the condition of our home can play a huge role in our ability to heal, thrive and feel safe. She doesn’t fearmonger or tell you to spend $$$ on remediation – instead she gives simple, actionable ti...
S5E6 How to Overcome Codependency, Fear of Conflict & Discover Your Wise ‘Inner Mother’ | Krista Williams
March 25, 2024 04:12 - 1 hour - 129 MBDo you notice the same patterns keep coming up with your partner or friendships? Do you find yourself afraid of conflict – avoiding hard, but necessary conversations? Are you struggling with creating the space to feel your emotions instead of numbing them? Krista Williams is a coach, podcast host, and close friend who shares how the “mother wound” shows up in our social dynamics and the way we feel safe in the world, why codependency extends far beyond our partner, and the impact of Internal...
S5E5 The $10 Trillion Industry Keeping Us Sick & How to Become Your Own Healer | Dr. Casey Means
March 18, 2024 04:05 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBCurious as to how Alzheimer’s, Type 2 Diabetes, insomnia, anxiety, infertility, and even cancer can all be connected to our metabolic health – and what to do about it? Frustrated that no matter how much we spend to get well, the healthcare and food industries are incentivized to keep us in a revolving door? Casey Means, MD is a brilliant doctor and advocate for humanity who shares with us the importance of trusting your body’s wisdom, taking control of your metabolic & mitochondrial health, ...
S5E4 Why Healing Our Relationships is The Key to Our Health Crisis | Zach Bush
March 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBAre you curious about why, in an age of hyper-advanced technology and science, we have more chronic illness than ever? Zach Bush, MD is a renowned physician, researcher, and educator at the forefront of integrative medicine and microbiome research. He shares his revolutionary philosophy on planetary and human health – and how even beyond healing the soil, it all comes back to healing our relationships and deeply witnessing one other. HERE’S THE JUICE: Why disease emerges from bodies...
S5E3 The Truth About Carbs and How to Eat for Fitness, Thyroid & Hormone Health | Lauren Papanos
March 04, 2024 05:30 - 1 hour - 181 MBAre you in your fitness era but feel confused about how to ACTUALLY fuel your body for muscle, blood sugar balance and hormone health? Lauren Papanos, MS, RD, CSSD is a registered dietician, hormone specialist, and sports performance expert who shares how to eat before/after workouts and her functional approach to women’s health issues like PCOS and hypothyroidism. HERE’S THE JUICE: The 4 types of PCOS: insulin resistant, adrenal, inflammatory + post-pill Why your meals directly befo...
S5E2 Returning Home to Your Body with Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom | Radhi Devlukia
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBIt takes time, love and presence to build trust with those we love… but how do we build a true relationship with ourselves, too? Sometimes it gets ugly when we start the journey to become our own friend. In this episode with Radhi Devlukia, we cover the exact practices and questions you can ask yourself to figure out who you really are vs. how your ego wants to be seen, and reconnect with your own voice (even if you’ve never heard it before). While we go deep, we also cover the top 3 Ayurved...
S5E1 A Revolutionary Protocol for Chronic Digestive Issues | Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD
February 19, 2024 07:54 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBConfused on where to start if you have IBS, SIBO, or can no longer eat the foods you love without reacting? Dr. Alexis Cowan, PhD is a microbiome researcher and high-performance holistic health mentor who shares her revolutionary, 3-step gut protocol to restore your good bacteria. HERE’S THE JUICE: How Alexis’ own 100lb weight loss experience impacted her gut health The specific gut protocol that healed her gut microbiome, dairy intolerance and many of her clients’ long term symptoms T...
S4E24 THE ASTROLOGICAL THEMES OF 2024 – How to reflect on 2023 and prepare for the transformative year ahead with Jill Wintersteen of Spirit Daughter
December 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBCurious about what to expect in 2024? Jill Wintersteen, aka Spirit Daughter, spills the tea on all things astrology. With a deep interest in consciousness, Jill became a neuroscientist with a master's Degree in Psychology and later pursued her doctorate at Johns Hopkins. When her calling to help others find grounding and peace in their lives became louder than her desire to continue her education, she left the program and built a private practice infused with alignment-based yoga, Chinese me...
S4E23: PLANTS ARE OUR GREATEST TEACHERS – Amber Magnolia Hill on how we can build deeper relationships with herbs and learn from their ancient wisdom
December 18, 2023 08:16 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBThis episode with Amber Magnolia Hill is like receiving a warm hug from an old friend. Amber is a seasoned herbalist who handmakes beautiful plant medicines for people who yearn for knowledge about herbalism, deepening ancestral connections, and remembering what it is to be human upon the earth. She helps people to drop cultural disconnection and disempowerment, and to return to old ways of being. I loved swapping stories of spiritual plant experiences with Amber and I hope this conversation...
S4E22: THE MORNING PRACTICE THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE - taking out yesterday’s garbage to make space for today + how to use your breath to heal with Erika Polsinelli
December 11, 2023 16:17 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThis episode is a masterclass in all things breathwork, Kundalini, meditation, and deep emotional healing. When I did a trip to California this year I had this insane virus that was affecting the nerves in my neck. I was in so much pain and it was very much mirroring this emotional pain that I was in. I ended up having a one-on-one breath work session with Erika and I cried like a baby. It was the first time that I felt safe to actually let go and acknowledge how much pain I was in. I loved ...
S4E21: A NO BS APPROACH TO NUTRITION - straightforward advice about eating healthier with Vanessa Rissetto + how to work with a dietitian through insurance
December 04, 2023 09:39 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MBWe’re 100% here for Vanessa Rissetto’s accessible, straightforward nutrition advice. She approaches nutrition from an outsider's perspective because, in many ways, she is one. As CEO and Co-Founder of Culina Health, her priority is making clinical nutrition care inclusive and accessible. Vanessa received a Master’s in Science in Marketing from NYU and later completed her Dietetic Internship through their Nutrition and Food Studies Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Her work in private practice...
S4E20: HOW TO LEAN INTO YOUR UNIQUE GIFTS (BASED ON YOUR DESIGN) - Jenna Zoe on finding your purpose with Human Design
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week I’m sitting down with the one and only Jenna Zoe. Jenna is the world-leading expert in Human Design and the creator of the popular My Human Design App. She turned a complicated science into an accessible, easy-to-implement tool that will totally change your life. Jenna presents Human Design through a lens of radial acceptance which has resonated with millions around the globe and essentially made it into the mainstream obsession it is now. Her #1 goal is to help us understand who w...
S4E19: EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS WITHIN YOU – How to become more self aware, break free from limiting beliefs and love yourself wholeheartedly with Rebecca Leigh
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBThis week I have a fun, conversational episode for you that feels like a night of girl talk on the couch sprinkled with deep wisdom. Rebecca Leigh is a nutritionist passionate about all things holistic health and wellness. Her health journey began with cycles of what she thought was “healthy” – “clean eating”, counting calories, spending hours at the gym daily, and trying to look a certain way. In exploring holistic wellness, Rebecca learned the emotional and spiritual causes of her issues, ...
S4E18: FROM OPIATE ADDICTION TO LIFE AFTER ROCK BOTTOM – how to overcome adversity and turn your life around with Doug Bopst
November 13, 2023 03:39 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIf you feel like you’re in a rut or need a motivational pep talk, this episode is for you! Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, and speaker. However, his young adult life couldn’t have been more different than his current reality. Around his 21st birthday, Doug was detoxing from opiates in a jail cell after years of drug addiction. He turned to physical exercise as an outlet which ultimately catalyzed him to face his demons head-on and completely reinvent himself. Doug’s ...
S4E17: DECODING YOUR DREAMS - Theresa Cheung on dreams as messages from your intuition and how to start interpreting them
November 06, 2023 03:31 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBAre you curious about why you dream and what your dreams might mean? Theresa Cheung is a modern mystic who has been researching and writing about spirituality, dreams and the paranormal for the past twenty-five years. She holds a degree from Kings College, Cambridge University in Theology and English, both of which have informed her “Dream Dictionary from A to Z '' and several other best-selling books. Theresa works closely with scientists studying consciousness and also hosts her spiritual ...
S04E16: THE FRIENDSHIP EPISODE - how to stop 'performing,' make new friends as an adult, set boundaries and recognize trauma bonds w/ Millana Snow
October 30, 2023 09:10 - 1 hour - 102 MBToday we’re going deep with one of the leading voices in the global wellness movement, Millana Snow. To give you an idea of how committed she is to personal growth, Millana started meditating at age 4. She is a healer, teacher, and wellness entrepreneur with a passion for sharing healing with a global community of clients, followers, brands and celebrities. As an avid learner and seeker, Millana has practiced and studied Christianity, Hinduism, Wicca, Buddhism, anthropology, psychology, and ...
S04E15: A HORMONE DOCTOR THAT SPEAKS TO THE SOUL - why labs are important but so is generational trauma + the science & energetics of PCOS with Dr. Sara Gottfried
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBWe cover so much ground in this deeply holistic episode with Dr. Sara Gotffried. Dr. Gottfried is a scientist, researcher, medical doctor and seeker. She always says that she practices medicine, but doesn’t treat problems. Rather, Dr. Gottfried specializes in root cause analysis, helping people feel fully alive and balanced from their cells to their souls. If you’re currently struggling with a hormonal condition and don’t know where to begin, this episode is for you! She offers up the loving...
S04E14: HOW TO MAKE CHOICES FOR YOUR FUTURE SELF - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's pep talk on mindset shifts to bridge the gap between your current self + future goals
October 17, 2023 02:19 - 1 hour - 124 MBMy girl Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is back for another episode of “What’s the Juice?”! Dr. Lyon has been my personal doctor for 7 years now and has truly changed my life. She is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®, specializing in thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. In this episode, we build off of our conversation from last year about the importance of skeletal muscle and its immediate positive impact on ...
S04E13: BECOME EMOTIONALLY BULLETPROOF - how to master your emotions, rely on yourself & take control of your life with Evy Poumpouras
October 09, 2023 02:15 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis episode with Evy Poumpouras might be one of my favorite conversations of all time. Evy is a multimedia journalist who once served as an agent in the US Secret Service, protecting Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and others. She also worked criminal investigations, operated undercover, and was an interrogator for the agency’s polygraph unit specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence. It’s no wonder she believes that words ...
S04E12: THE SCIENCE OF FLEXIBLE DIETING - Alan Aragon on healthy fat loss, seed oil myths, metabolism & optimizing body composition
October 02, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis episode is for all of you fitness and science nerds out there. Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator well known for his evidence-based approach to health. He has over 30 years of experience in the field, designing fitness programs for recreational and professional athletes and people who just want to look and feel their best. Alan also writes a monthly research review (AARR) providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information to the general public. His work has bee...
S04E11: ARE YOU ADDICTED TO DRAMA? - how to break free from cycles of pain, limiting beliefs and trauma with Dr. Scott Lyons
September 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBBuckle up for this sassy yet super vulnerable conversation with Dr. Scott Lyons, PhD. Dr. Lyons is a holistic psychologist, educator, and author as well as a renowned body-based trauma expert and Doctor of Osteopathy. He helps people break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma to restore vitality and live a more stress-free life. Dr. Lyons' new book, “Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others” gets into the juice of drama addiction and c...
S04E10: TAHINI ON (LITERALLY) EVERYTHING - extravagant recipes, finding your niche while building a business, and secrets from a celebrity chef with Brooke Baevsky, aka Chef Bae
September 18, 2023 10:45 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBToday I’m sitting down with Brooke Baevsky, aka Chef Bae, an LA-based celebrity private chef to athletes, actors, supermodels, and even royals! She has amassed a massive following of “Food Baes'' on TikTok where she breaks the traditional allergy-friendly food stigma with delicious, health-forward & viral recipes. She also founded a non-profit cooking program for inner-city children & families in both Los Angeles and New York City, teaching people how to create a healthy, balanced diet on a ...
S04E09: THE BINGE EATING EPISODE - addressing the root causes of disordered eating through nervous system regulation with Stephanie Mara Fox
September 12, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWelcome back to another episode of “What’s the Juice?”!. This week I’m chatting with Stephanie Fox, a Somatic Nutritional Counselor who has spent the past decade guiding women to feel empowered in their relationships with their food and their bodies. Stephanie specializes in disordered eating patterns, binge eating, emotional eating, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. She is the creator of Somatic Eating®, a body-oriented, sensation-focused therapeutic approach to connecting to your b...
S4E08: GUILT FREE BOUNDARIES - the power of personal responsibility, how to build self-trust, and tips to identifying your ego with Yasmine Cheyenne
September 04, 2023 14:30 - 59 minutes - 71.7 MBLiterally everyone can benefit from this loving, light-filled conversation with Yasmine Cheyenne. Yasmine is a self-healing educator, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people create daily self-care rituals to cultivate more joy and balance in their lives. Her first book, The Sugar Jar, teaches us that setting boundaries can make life that much sweeter. Here’s the juice: how joining the airforce opened Yasmine’s eyes to her unique gifts in helping people get through hard thi...
S4E07: THE SECRET SCIENCE OF BRAIN HEALTH - myths about Alzheimer’s, foods for cognitive health & insulin resistance with Max Lugavere
August 28, 2023 04:06 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThis week I have the pleasure of sitting down with science journalist and a New York Times bestselling author, Max Lugavere. This is an episode all about nutrition science and brain health and we focus on using food as a tool to protect your brain and prevent cognitive decline. Max and I share the unfortunate experience of having a mother who is suffering or has suffered from Alzheimer's disease and that is what we've dedicated this episode to today. We’re deeply passionate about the current...
S4E06: BROCCOLI, RED LIGHT & HOW TO LIVE A LOW TOX LIFE - Dr. Vivian Chen on how environmental toxins influence our genes
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe're back with another exciting episode of "What's the Juice?"! Meet the lovely Dr. Vivian Chen, the brains behind Plateful Health on Instagram and Lumebox red light therapy. Dr. Viv is spreading awareness about the epidemic of environmental toxins often ignored by traditional medicine and shedding (red) light on the chronic illness surge. Here's the juice: how to support your liver detox pathways and how to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins (from cookware to skincare products...
S4E05: ARE YOU ADDICTED TO DOPAMINE? - how to feel human again in a world full of overstimulation + choosing pain as much as pleasure with Dr. Lembke
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBToday's guest, Dr. Anna Lembke, explains exactly how to reset your brain's reward system so that you can feel happy again — without reaching for something external. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist, author, and Chief of the Addiction Medicine Clinic at Stanford University. This incredible woman changed my life and I believe she is the antidote our world needs as we navigate never-ending stimuli from tech, social media, and dopamine-releasing pleasures. Here's the juice: your brain has pain an...
S4E5: THE CEREMONY BEFORE THE CEREMONY - Nick and Olivia share pre-wedding rituals, the good, bad, and ugly + how to make an unconventional wedding feel intentional
August 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week Nick and I are on the mic basking in our wedding glow and answering some of the most common questions we've received. A year ago we had no idea where we wanted to have our wedding, how to find a planner, and what we wanted to do to make our day feel like "us". We pulled it off and managed to achieve our perfect day! Here's the juice: what we loved and what we didn't love things worth spending on versus things we didn't need to spend on the ceremony and ritual elements t...
S4E04:NATURE’S ROLE IN OUR MENTAL HEALTH - how our disconnection from nature impacts the mental health epidemic + how to release shame with Jaskrit Bhalla
July 31, 2023 08:02 - 1 hour - 100 MBToday’s guest, Jaskrit Bhalla, is a permaculture designer, California Naturalist, and student of herbal medicine. At such a young age, her work is making a major impact on the environment and her local community. She has a way of inspiring those around her to take action wherever they can whether it’s composting at home, making broth with food scraps, or reducing waste in tiny ways. I think you're going to find this episode super inspiring and actionable! Here's the juice: how to u...
S4E03: CAN WEIGHT LOSS & BODY POSITIVITY COEXIST? - Michelle Shapiro on restrictive diets, the “right way” to lose weight, and functional nutrition for anxiety & gut health
July 21, 2023 20:42 - 1 hour - 117 MBThis week's episode is with none other than the amazing Michelle Shapiro! In this insightful conversation, Michelle, a Holistic RD and self-proclaimed "Queen of the Middle Ground," shares her expertise after years of working with over a thousand clients. Michelle's approach to functional nutrition involves understanding the unique story of each individual, their environment, and the timeline that led them to their current situation. By identifying the root causes, she aims to heal issues rat...
S4E02: CAN YOU “HEAL” YOUR METABOLISM? - Dr. William Li’s top 5 veggies for activating ‘brown fat’ + debunking metabolism myths
July 17, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBIn this juicy episode of What's the Juice, I'm sitting down with Dr. William Li, author of "Eat to Beat Disease," to challenge common perceptions of body fat and explore practical strategies for maintaining a healthy balance. Here are the key takeaways: Essential role of body fat: Fat cells act as a fuel tank during development, storing energy for future use. Consequences of overeating: Excessive calorie intake leads to fat accumulation, metabolic issues, and inflammation. Listening to ...
S4E01: GRIEVING THE OLD VERSION OF YOURSELF - life changes before marriage that no one talks about + is being an empath really a good thing?
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 61 MBIn this solo episode, I share more about my journey of overcoming vices, addictions, and codependency, and how I'm doubling down in the days leading up to my wedding. Here's what's up for discussion: The desire to escape from oneself and the truth within led me to rely on substances and external fixes. Meditation, which I had strongly resisted, became a powerful tool in reconnecting with myself. Through self-touch and heart-centered breathing, I created a space for meaningful dialogues ...
S3E27: ASK THE HERBALIST - solutions for chronic pain, the science behind why diet affects menstrual cramps, what jealousy is trying to teach you, and how to change your identity to reach your goals
December 20, 2022 09:29 - 1 hour - 108 MBHello and welcome to the final episode of season 3 of What's the Juice podcast. What better way to complete the season than with my favorite type of episode: “Ask An Herbalist”. I love these call-in episodes because I get to talk human-to-human with you guys and help answer the questions that are top of mind within our Organic Olivia community. This week, your questions span from how to manage chronic physical pain, to how to deal with jealousy, to how to change the subconscious mind. I did ...
S3E26: HOW TO EMBRACE OUR GRIEF TO ACCESS JOY — Dr. Neeta Bhushan on the importance of emotional resilience through life's relentless hardships
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIn this next episode of What’s the Juice, I had the opportunity to chat with the amazing Dr. Neeta Bhushan — former cosmetic dentist turned mental health coach, social entrepreneur, international speaker, and best-selling author behind the new book That Sucked. Now What? Before you tune in, I’ll let you know this — Neeta’s life has not been an easy one. She lost three immediate family members within the span of just three years, completely altering her life’s trajectory. Neeta later found he...
S3E25: NEURONS THAT FIRE TOGETHER WIRE TOGETHER — Neurophysiologist & coach Louisa Nicola on rewiring your brain to achieve peak physical & mental performance
December 06, 2022 05:44 - 2 hours - 141 MBIn this episode of What’s the Juice, I had the honor of chatting with brain-genius Louisa Nicola, Founder & Director of Neuro Athletics: a data-driven neuroscience company that provides athletes with scientific strategies to achieve peak performance. Tune in as we delve into the nitty gritty science of how the brain works, and what you can do specifically from home to optimize neuroplasticity and cognition, including: SLEEP Minimum 8 hours each night, following the 80% rule Natural sunl...
S3E24: GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH DEATH — Death Doula Caroline Lee dives into the uncomfortable conversation around death and how we can ease the process for ourselves and others
November 29, 2022 04:34 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThis week's episode is an incredibly interesting conversation that covers one of life’s most uncomfortable and danced-around topics: death. And who better to chat with than a death doula? Enter: Caroline Lee. As a death doula, Caroline offers support to those navigating diagnoses, those coping with the prospect of death and/or someone who has passed, and even those who are young and proactively creating an end-of-life plan. Listen in as we discuss what steps you can take to prepare yourself ...
S3E23: THE DOCTOR THAT CHANGED MY LIFE - preventing cognitive decline and insulin resistance, why muscle matters more than anything & the science behind a high-protein diet with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
November 22, 2022 09:01 - 1 hour - 129 MBToday's guest, who has been my doctor for the last almost 6 years - is a physician with a passion for nutritional science and “muscle centric medicine” that has dedicated her life to helping ALL of us understand the importance of dietary protein. She's going to cover: ✔️How muscle improves metabolic markers relevant to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and PCOS - because skeletal muscle is our primary site for disposing of the glucose aka carbohydrates we eat in our diets (and if we do...
S3E22: HOW TO REVERSE YOUR (BIOLOGICAL) AGE — using “epigenetics”, food & herbs to change your genes and live longer with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
November 15, 2022 11:49 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis season of the podcast, I’ve been working to define vitality and well-being through a framework I call the “10 Pillars of Health.” While many health experts boast a profound sense of knowledge in one or two pillars specifically, my next guest — the acclaimed Dr. Kara Fitzgerald — is incredibly well-versed in all 10. Dr. Fitzgerald’s latest book, “Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better,” explores the science behind longevity and her discovery of a three-year reversal ...
S3E21: BREAKING UP WITH CAFFEINE — why I decided to experiment, my journey with withdrawal & the benefits of life without coffee
November 08, 2022 11:34 - 1 hour - 112 MBThis week on What’s the Juice Podcast, I’m diving into why I ultimately decided to experiment with giving up caffeine, how it impacts your mind and body (particularly from a Traditional Chinese Medicine standpoint), and how my life has changed without it thus far. It hasn’t been the easiest journey, but it has truly allowed me to live my greatest, juiciest life. Listen in and discover some of the benefits I've experienced like better sleep, higher libido, and more stable moods (the list ...
S3E20. YOUR BRAIN DETERMINES YOUR HORMONES (not your ovaries alone) - why nervous system regulation and our identities are key for physical health w/ Zesty Ginger
November 01, 2022 09:35 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn this episode I’m sitting down with Megan Blacksmith and Dr. Alex Golden, the force behind Zesty Ginger, to talk about the power of subconsciousness and how brain chemistry is a deciding factor for everything in your daily life. After individually dealing with chronic hormonal imbalances, the duo developed what’s known as the Four Phase Cycle Approach to help women regain control over their health. In this episode, we had the opportunity to discuss an array of incredible topics, including ...
S3E19. THE 4 "IMMUNE TYPES" + HOW TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM - Dr. Heather Moday, MD on optimizing immune function and lowering chronic inflammation
October 25, 2022 10:23 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBIn this week’s episode, I had the utmost honor of chatting with Dr. Heather Moday about the complexity of the immune system and how we can help it function at its highest potential. Dr. Heather Moday is an acclaimed immunologist and functional medicine practitioner who has spent the last 25 years helping people like us take control of our lives by optimizing nutrition, lowering stress, and improving vitality. Turns out there are several tangible tools that we can implement into our daily liv...
S3E18. ARE YOU MAL-ILLUMINATED? - using light as a tool for healing, what a lack of full-spectrum UV can do + how red light therapy can help with BioLight Founder Dr. Mike Belkowski
October 18, 2022 08:54 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBDid you know you might be mal-illuminated? If you’re not getting enough exposure to full-spectrum UV light (aka soaking up some sun), your cells might not be working as well as they should. Here to *enlighten* us about how our bodies use UV light and how red light therapy can be beneficial is physical therapist and founder/CEO of BioLight, Dr. Mike Belkowski. We’ll go over how red light and infrared light therapy works, some of the things it can be used for, and why we all probably need t...
S3E17. ASK THE HERBALIST: A CONVO ABOUT VICES + HOW TO START EATING HEALTHY - tips for having a healthier relationship with substances from cannabis to caffeine & how to implement better eating habits without feeling overwhelmed
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBEvery month on What’s The Juice Podcast, I’m doing a full episode dedicated to your personal health, wellness, and REAL LIFE questions that we receive through our hotline (929-591-6432 to leave a voicemail and be featured on our next one). This is my favorite series that we’ve done, not only because I get to connect with you guys & hear your voices, thoughts, questions, and struggles… but because it allows me to explore topics and get vulnerable about personal learning experiences that I wou...
S3E16. SO YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT HAVING A BABY - how to “prepare the palace” and nourish your womb for a pregnancy journey + tips to support yourself as a new mom with Dr. Kara MoraMarco-Kendrick
October 04, 2022 08:12 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBWelcome back to Dr. Kara MoraMarco-Kendrick: a Doctor of Acupuncture (DAOM), a board-certified California Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc), and the owner of Aculand in Los Angeles. As a new mom, Kara is ready to share all the juice when it comes to preconception nourishment, pregnancy survival tips, and postpartum wisdom. In this episode, we’re chatting about how to “prepare the palace” before conception and all the things you can do to set yourself up for a positive journey, all the way to de...
S3E15. WHY BACTERIA IS THE BEST BEAUTICIAN - how to stop stripping your skin and oral microbiome + get your best skin ever with Living Libations founder Nadine Artemis
September 27, 2022 07:52 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBThis season is all about getting in touch with, listening to, and supporting your body—and that includes your skin. Did you know your skincare routine might actually be damaging your skin or preventing it from doing its job? Here to help us pare down our routine to let our skin microbiome thrive is the lovely Nadine Artemis. Nadine is the creator of the natural beauty & lifestyle brand Living Libations and author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy ...
S3E14. WHY AUTOIMMUNITY IS ON THE RISE - root cause solutions + a refreshing take on both physical and emotional contributors with “Hashimoto’s Healer” Marc Ryan
September 20, 2022 07:42 - 1 hour - 107 MBAutoimmune disease, including Hashimoto’s, seems to be on the rise these days. Why are autoimmune issues so common, what factors influence their development, and—most importantly—how can we best support our bodies on a root cause level? Here to help us answer those questions is Marc Ryan, also known as “Hashimoto’s Healer,” a licensed acupuncturist & herbalist, author of two books on Hashimoto’s, and functional medicine expert. Marc is going to break down: - the best diet for autoimm...
S3E13. HOW TO FIND YOUR SOUL’S PURPOSE - Nikki Novo on strengthening intuition, clearing your energy + identifying your true purpose (beyond what you do for work!)
September 06, 2022 07:27 - 1 hour - 116 MBHave you ever wondered what your purpose is in this life? Like, what would make your soul the happiest and most fulfilled? This week’s guest has a way for us all to find out. I’m thrilled for you all to meet best-selling author, spiritual teacher, and intuitive healer Nikki Novo. She’s teaching us the basics of tapping into our own energy, learning (or remembering) our soul’s purpose, and how to start living a heart-centered life. Let’s get juicy! Thank you so much to Sunwink for sponso...
S3E12. ASK THE HERBALIST: MY COMPLETE GUIDE TO HYPOTHYROIDISM - the 6 labs you need, herbs and medications, nutrient deficiencies, food therapy & how to advocate for yourself
August 30, 2022 08:29 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome to the very first Ask the Herbalist episode! This week, I’m answering your questions on hypothyroidism, thyroid support, and more. As someone who has experienced thyroid issues firsthand, I know how frustrating it is to experience symptoms, to get a diagnosis, and then to be left wondering how to deal with this condition for the rest of your life. On the flip side, I also know from firsthand experience just how empowering it is to be able to support your thyroid hormones and actual...
S3E11. PARENTING OUR KIDS AND OURSELVES W/ BOUNDARIES + SELF REFLECTION - Dr. Siggie on using intuition, curiosity, and patience to approach our relationships with kids, adults, and our inner child
August 23, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis is the episode we didn’t know we needed– EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT A PARENT! I took so much value from this convo with Dr. Siggie Cohen because although she is a renowned parenting expert… what she’s really teaching us today is how to be a compassionate, boundaried human that knows how to meet another human (big or little) exactly where they are. Parenting is one of the most challenging tasks we can take on; partially because raising a tiny creature with really big emotions takes a LOT of p...