What's The Juice (Olivia Amitrano)

Ep 56. We all know one thing our periods (or lack thereof) can tell us: whether or not we’re pregnant. But this week’s guest is Nicole Jardim (aka “Period Girl”) is here to teach us that mensturation tells us SO much more about our overall health. Nicole is a certified Women’s Health Coach, author of the book Fix Your Period, and host of The Period Party podcast. In this episode, we cover how and why to track your periods, what they don’t tell you about birth control, why ovulation is important for overall health, plus we're giving you three free ways you support your hormones - TODAY. Let’s get juiiiicy!

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Ep 58. Not all stress is bad stress. 

We’ve been taught to avoid and reduce stress as much as we possibly can—but maybe we’ve been approaching it all wrong. What if we could reframe the stress life throws at us into an opportunity for change or growth or connection? 

This week’s guest, Kelly McGonigal, PhD is a bestselling author, psychologist, and educator, who’s here to help us find the upside of stress. She’s teaching us how stress affects our body, how our mindset can help influence that effect, and how we can harness our stress responses for good. Let’s get juicy!

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Ep 104. It 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 Ayurvedic practices you should implement into your day and how to prepare potent kitchen medicine by adding therapeutic spices to your food.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How Radhi’s cultural upbringing in an Indian home with Ayurvedic influence deeply impacted her life path

• Ayurvedic inspired practices to develop a relationship with your body

• Why sharing your knowledge with the world is critical for shedding your ego

• A reframe to stop letting imposter syndrome get in the way)

• How our “seen culture” translates to social anxiety and people pleasing

• How you can only access the hearts of others when you speak from your own heart

• The one simple practice that will help to align you with your true self

• How ‘mantra meditation’ can be the perfect solution if you struggle to meditate in silence

• Why sitting with yourself in moments of silence and discomfort can help you hear your actual voice

• How to build a sense of identity separate from the value you get from your relationships

• The exact question to ask yourself when you’re feeling self conscious 

• The famous Ayurvedic “CCF” tea that can help your digestion + metabolism

• Why the ancient practice of body oiling (abhyanga) can soothe your nervous system

• Why “kitchen medicine” can actually be more potent than supplementation for both getting well and staying well

• Recipes you can use to integrate spices into your life daily, including the simple 2 ingredient drink Radhi enjoys before bed 

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Ep 51. Did you know that 90% of healthy, non-diabetics experience harmful blood glucose spikes from common foods like breakfast cereals? And that no matter how optimal your fasted labs are, the extent of your blood sugar fluctuations throughout the day can determine the health of your hormones and inflammation? That means blood sugar matters for all of us, and there’s so much you can do to balance it *today,* without spending a dime. What if we told you you could regulate your glucose levels, increase your energy, burn more fat, reduce sugar cravings, experience more regular cycles, improve your skin health, and so much more…all while still getting to eat the things you love? Well, it’s possible to have your cake and eat it, too—and this week’s guest is spilling (almost) all of her easy food hacks (along with the science to back them up) to help get your body back on track. You’re not gonna want to miss the absolutely
delightful Glucose Goddess herself, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé. Let’s get juicy!

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Ep 113. Have you ever wanted to experience spiritual growth from psychedelics but don’t actually want to trip? Are you stuck at a crossroads in life and not sure which path you’re meant to take? Meet the woman who connects you with specific rituals you can do in nature to find your deepest answers without ever having to take Ayahuasca. Katherine Hargreaves is a practitioner of West African divination, an ancient method of translation that helps people tap into information, messages, and ancestors on the other side by reconnecting us with the elements of nature. As you complete the rituals you're assigned (whether that’s throwing milk and honey into the ocean with a prayer, or screaming your anger into a hole in the woods to give it back to the earth), you quiet your mind, clear your physical channel, and are able to hear the guidance of your soul, your ancestors, and the spirits of the earth.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

- The wild ritual that Olivia did on a mountainside to help her get clarity on her career

- How rituals prepare us to receive messages and transformation in the years after

- Chronological vs deep time and why we can’t expect things to happen on our timelines  

- How to incorporate elements into rituals for specific purposes (like ocean water, honey, dirt, etc.)

- How to complete a honey ritual if you’re looking for a new place to live

- How Katharine got initiated into the closed practice of West African shamanic tradition

- The idea that nature can be JUST as powerful as psychedelics 

- Exactly how to start noticing nature speaking to you 

- Easy, tangible ways to work with your ancestors, like creating an altar 

- The importance of asking for guidance out loud – to nature and your ancestors

- How to know if divination work is right for you in this moment

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

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Topics Discussed:

00:00 Olivia Previews Stick Divination and Spiritual Practices

6:44 Introducing Katharine Hargreaves

09:36 Understanding Divination and the Natural World

17:18 Everyday Rituals

21:46 Olivia’s Ritual from Katharine

31:42 Exploring the Elements in Stick Divination Rituals

33:15 Nick’s Ritual for Olivia

35:36 Mother and Father Earth

40:12 Giving Form to the Unnamable

41:39 Honey as a Potentiator

46:12 Lightning as a Medicine of Integrity

52:14 The Ethics of Being a Healer in a Lineage

54:14 How Katharine Became a Diviner

1:03:58 Rituals Katharine Has Prescribed to Others

1:07:03 Potency of Death Medicine

1:11:02 Reconnecting through Nature and Art

1:16:12 Biomimicry

1:19:59 Messages That Arrive Through Dreams

1:22:32 How to Match Our Heartbeat’s to Nature’s Pace

1:31:42 Conclusion

Episode #13 of What’s The Juice? is packed with real stories that I hope will inspire you to dig deep and get in touch with your intuition and inherent healing powers. To say I was moved AF barely scratches the surface of all the feels that came up for me during this conversation with Dr. Dani Olsen… and I just can’t wait for you to hear all about what she does and some absolutely incredible experiences she’s had.

Dr. Dani Olsen is a real-life unicorn. She’s a chiropractor, craniosacral therapist, reiki master, intuitive, qigong practitioner, and is currently studying somiatry (body/mind/spirit healing). Pretty legit, right? 

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Ep 55. This week’s guest is Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa is the creator of the Fertility Friday blog & podcast and the best-selling author of The Fifth Vital Sign. She is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. This conversation is a reminder that our bodies are powerful and remarkable, and they are expert communicators. We just have to learn to be better listeners. So honored to share my conversation with Lisa as she walks us through the basics of tracking fertility and so many tips for supporting menstrual health. 

Whether you’re trying to get pregnant or avoid it, this method might just change your life. No hormones, no pills, no side effects—just you TRULY getting to know how your body works.

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Ep 98. This 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 we are and how we function so that we can spend our energy emphasizing our unique gifts and talents, instead of trying to be someone society wants us to be.

Links from the ep: 
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Here’s the juice:

• How Human Design combines astrology, the chakras, and kabbala to paint a holistic picture of who you are + how you operate

• The full breakdown of each human design type – generator, manifesting generator, manifestor, projector, reflector 

• Why it’s important to open your mind so that you are ready to receive what the universe is sending you

• It’s not about finding the “right” career path for you, it’s about how much you genuinely love what you’re doing

• Why it behooves you to remove things from your plate that you don’t enjoy so that other people who love doing those things can do them

• How if you’re living your design the right people will find you

• How to read and trust that your unique urges are divine

• What it looks like when you’re living out of alignment with your human design type

• Why most of us need to be deconditioned to some degree

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Ep 137 Have you ever wished you could curate more magic into your daily life? Building a routine is so important but how do we take our routines a step further to ritualize the mundane? We’re all guilty of rushing through our days to maximize productivity, yet slowing wayyyy down allows us to find meaning in the in-between moments. In this episode, I’m taking you through some of the special daily & seasonal rituals that have helped me mark important moments in time, incorporate prayer and mindfulness to really understand what’s happening in my life, and shifted my mindset to see the beauty of what is in front of me. We think that the impactful moments in life have to all be large but the real moments are as small as appreciating warm socks, climbing into a made bed, or gentle movement. Turning an everyday task into something sacred can be the first step to shifting our minds to a state of gratitude. Through developing a ritual around daily and seasonal practices we can nurture a deeper relationship with ourselves, and our ancestors to make our day-to-day life just a little bit sweeter.

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Why we need to understand the difference between routine and ritual & how to use presence to transform everyday tasks

• Olivia's entire morning regimen and the science behind each element

• How to create sacred space through simple practices like phone-free walks 

• The transformative power of the Jupiter Kazemi weekend and how it changed her approach to play

• How to bring ritual into herbalism and plants and the importance of maintaining an altar space for ancestral connection

• The real reason  slowing down will deeply change your relationship with daily tasks and the power of listening to signs and synchronicities in everyday life

• The subtle art of noticing in order to receive guidance from the world around you

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Ep 99. We’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 includes treatment of GI disorders, bariatric surgery, weight management, PCOS, and family nutrition. She loves helping clients take an active role in their health journey and motivates them to achieve success. Vanessa was named by Essence magazine as one of the top 5 black nutritionists who will change the way you think about food.

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Here’s the juice:

• How she felt like the nutrition field catered to the 1% and therefore started her company, Culina Health to increase access

• The value of a great practitioner as opposed to a bunch of functional tests that aren’t covered by insurance

• Her simple, straightforward advice about eating that everyone can benefit from

• How to figure out “what works for you” when you have no clue 

• Her opinion on intermittent fasting and when it’s appropriate

• Why it’s okay to want to look good in your body!

• How she built her company to be the first nutrition company run by RDs, with investment money, and accepting insurance 

• Why not eating enough actually keeps you from losing weight 

• The role of compromise in achieving your health goals

• How to incorporate healthy coping mechanisms that aren’t related to food and drink

• The importance of sitting in the quiet for clarity and food-related emotions

• Tips on how to access nutritious, high quality food when you’re on a budget

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Ep 86. Literally 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 things

• why we need to get curious and clear about what we are feeling before we set boundaries –  anger, fear or something else entirely, like overwhelm

• what self-healing is and how it can help us better understand and overcome the stories we tell ourselves

• how her analogy of the sugar jar can help us understand our energy, boundaries, and resources in a whole new way

• the importance of self esteem and how it doesn’t happen overnight

• how perfectionism and people pleasing stems from focusing too much on the external

• why radical and compassionate self honesty is necessary for healing

• the power of saying no and why we need to take ownership in our relationships

• what to do if setting a boundary is making someone angry with you

• how building up self trust can help us with codependency 

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Ep 122. We’re kicking things off with an impromptu hello and life update from Olivia — then diving into the nitty gritty with Courtney Swan, a real food activist who is on a mission to fix our broken food system. Today she’s answering the question: are GMOs safe for consumption? There are five genetically modified crops on the market that have become so abundant that they’re used in almost all packaged foods… knowing what they are and where they’re found is the key to learning how to eat your way around corruption in our food supply. In this episode, Courtney articulately breaks down the practices being used in agriculture today – clarifying ways we can be supporting farmers doing things right (and tangible ways to not fall victim to our current food system).

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• What are the five genetically modified foods? WHY do we have such an overabundance of them on the market?

• What food lobbying is and why soda is more accessible on food stamps than produce

• How monocropping is negatively affecting farmers  

• How food hybridization and genetically modifying our crops are not the same practice

• What the problem with corn is now, and why we are continually overfed and undernourished

• Why seed oils are in so many of our foods – creation from industrial waste products 

• The best practices that you can adopt day-to-day to help decrease your consumption of seed oils and reduce inflammation 

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• https://www.realfoodology.com/
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Mentioned Documentaries:

Genetic Roulette (GMO documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnhB99I86G8

Kiss the Ground (soil documentary): https://kissthegroundmovie.com/

Common Ground (regenerative farming doc): https://commongroundfilm.org/

Introducing herbal medicine into your life doesn't have to be intimidating! Simply understanding the basics of “herbalism 101” — including the different “classes” of herbs — will empower you to understand your body in a whole new way. Today, Olivia sits down with fellow herbalist Traci Donat of Simples Tonics, to talk about the most nourishing way to get started in your kitchen: by making herbal infusions. We go over the top plants we like to use and what each of them benefits most (for example Schizandra infusions for ‘leaky energy’ and ‘mental diarrhea’ where the brain can’t fully “form” thoughts, Oatstraw infusions for dry skin and joints, and Burdock infusions for liver and lymphatic health). More than anything, we emphasize how simple it is to steep these herbs in a mason jar overnight and reap the incredible nutritional benefits. As a bonus, at the top of the episode Olivia covers a mini lesson where she explains the three ways that herbalists meet a plant and get to know its actions. What can a bitter taste in a plant tell you? What does it mean if a plant is pungent and spicy? What’s the difference between an adaptogen and a nervine? Fellow plant enthusiasts and lovers of learning, this one is for you!

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Ep 73. Today'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 don't have muscle, there's nowhere for it to go!),
✔️How this ties into the picture of preventing or delaying Alzheimer's, which is often called "type 3 diabetes of the brain"
✔️Why Alzheimer's starts 20+ years before it actually presents and is a disease of mid-life, not old age (plus what to do now in your 20s, 30s and 40s)
✔️Why muscle is an endocrine organ that just as important as your thyroid, and produces biochemistry-altering compounds just like the thyroid produces hormones!
✔️How muscle is essentially alive, and is a nutrient sensing organ - it quite literally senses the amino acids we consume via diet, and how this sensitivity decreases as we age
✔️What protein threshold per meal you need to build muscle
✔️The difference between plant and animal protein in terms of amino acid quality
✔️Why leucine is the most important amino acid and why we need more as we age
✔️How much protein you should be eating based on your body weight
✔️How hormone changes and menopauses affect this picture
✔️Why body composition matters and how excess adipose tissue affects the brain
✔️And EXACTLY what you can start doing TODAY to become healthier, sharper, and hormonally optimized as you age.

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Ep 132. Why are friendship breakups even more dramatic than romantic ones, and how might they teach us about deeper patterns of behavior we may need to break? In this solo episode, I share my experience of losing close friendships, as well as how I’ve maintained and nurtured long-term, healthy relationships. I'm breaking down the #1 sign I look for in myself and others to know if there is capacity to be a “good friend,” why we often enter dynamics that recreate the one we shared with our mother until the dynamic becomes conscious, and why sometimes it “has to be dramatic” in order for the pattern to be witnessed and broken. Whether you're currently struggling with friendships or looking to deepen your existing relationships, I hope this episode will make you feel a whole lot less messy – and a lot more understood. 

HERE'S THE JUICE

• The number 1 sign of a healthy friendship

• How to have both compassion & high standards for the relationships in your life

• How to know if it’s just a mistake, or a repeated pattern of behavior

• How to avoid friendship breakups in the future by looking for red flags in your OWN behavior, not theirs, when you’re around them

• The importance of personal responsibility and how to develop this lens in conflict

• How to grow together in a long term friendship without growing apart

• How to create a relationship with yourself first to truly enjoy connection, rather than “fulfill a need” 

• The ways childhood wounds and "mother wounds" shape our friendship patterns 

• Why it's okay to be "choosy" about who you let into your inner circle

• Why loneliness can actually be an unexpected medicine 

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In episode #11 we learn all about the foundation of Human Design from a true expert, Erin Claire Jones. To get every last ounce out of this episode, you need to do one quick thing before we dive in… Get your free personal Human Design Chart HERE. To kick things off, Erin Claire Jones gives us an overview on what Human Design is and what it does. In short, it’s a self awareness tool that can help you make decisions and show you if you’re on the right path. One thing I LOVE about Human Design is that it’s basically a gateway to knowing yourself. It’s similar to astrology in the sense that it peels back the layers to reveal who we are and how we work, allowing us to get into a flow where we can exist with less pushing and resistance … and damn, if I don’t need more of that in my life! 

Human Design draws from other systems like astrology, Kabbalah, quantum physics, genetics, bio physics, and MORE. I absolutely love this because it totally reflects my personal philosophy as an herbalist. I don’t practice just one thing! I pull from Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Western herbal medicine, etc. and create my own way of doing things.

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Ep 96. If 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 mission today is to inspire others to overcome adversity, break free from destructive addictions, and become the best version of themselves. 

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Here’s the juice:

• How Doug’s crippling insecurities and need for acceptance led him to drugs

• The moment that rock-bottomed him but ultimately turned his life around  

• How negative habit stacking is just as much of a thing as positive habit stacking

• What got him to start working out in jail (spoiler: he couldn’t do one pushup when he started)

• Why reaching your “most successful” point is often your most unhappy one

• How spirituality helped him drop his ego and allowed him to see the bigger picture

• No one is coming to save you; you have to take ownership of your own life

• The role of community when bettering yourself 

• The concept of addiction transference – in his case, being addicted to drugs shifted to being addicted to validation

• Why you have to determine an identity for yourself or you’ll become a chameleon, shaped by other people’s identities

• When you’re not feeling confident in yourself and your own victories you’re unable to celebrate other people’s wins

• What steps to take when you’ve hit rock bottom

• The importance of working your adversity muscle. Pain is like an adaptogen, the more you face it the stronger and more resilient you become 

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Ep 115. Are you struggling with chronic, unexplained symptoms that no treatment seems to alleviate (and actually makes worse)? Do you feel like your body reacts abnormally to stress or changes in your environment with ‘flares’ of symptoms that come in cycles? Understanding histamine intolerance, also called MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome may help guide you in the right direction. Michelle Shapiro is a functional dietitian who has helped over 1000+ clients reverse their anxiety and heal long-standing gut and immune issues. In this episode, Michelle unpacks what it means to live in a highly sensitive body (spoiler, she lives in one!) and shares hopeful solutions for those of us who struggle with largely ignored autonomic disorders such as MCAS, POTS and hypermobility.

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HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Michelle’s own story of being sick with a mysterious cluster of symptoms after COVID and mold exposure (and how she healed)

• What MCAS is, the symptoms caused by histamine intolerance and why it’s SO hard to get diagnosed

• The connection between long COVID and MCAS that’s not talked about

• Why MCAS is really a physical “allergy to stress” and nervous system disorder that pushes the immune system into overdrive

• How seemingly healthy treatment plans actually make things worse in people with histamine issues

• What it might mean if you get dizzy easily, have trouble concentrating or experience a racing heart

• Why hypermobility, POTS and MCAS often go together

• How histamine intolerance magnifies anxiety, depression, ADHD and PMDD in women

• Michelle’s loving approach to healing histamine issues and supporting your body gently

• The exact foods to avoid if you have histamine intolerance and how to reduce flares 

• Her favorite supplements and herbs that can lower histamine levels

• How to strength train in a way that doesn’t cause more harm 

• Why we can’t completely discount pharmaceutical tools like antihistamines when initially healing

• The next steps to take if you think you may have a highly sensitive body

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Ep 121. What if you’ve never actually experienced your true personality? The truth is, when our hormones are out of whack, we’re totally different people. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, there are some key ways that we can all reduce inflammation and regulate our hormones, according to Dr. Corina Dunlap, a naturopathic women’s health and hormone specialist. In this episode, she gets juicy about the link between cortisol and ovulation (hint: we’re all too stressed out) and dives deep into the importance of relationships – with others, ourselves and mother nature. 

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• What does it feel like when we’re safe in our bodies? This is what balanced hormones feel like! 

• How inflammation can affect our mood, and make it hard to understand what our baseline or that “safe” feeling should feel like. 

• What the “goldilocks hormones” are – we don’t want too little or too much of them! 

• What the first line of action should be in addressing ovulation issues 

• Why unplugging your wifi at night could be the best trick to getting better sleep

• How chronic stress doesn’t allow your body to feel safe enough to digest properly or ovulate

• The best practices that you can adopt day-to-day to help with inflammation.

• Clear questions you can ask yourself, like: is this me, or is this my hormones?

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• https://www.naturopathicbydesign.com/

Ep 103. Confused 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

• Top 3 foods needed to feed your good gut bacteria

• How to feed your bifidobacteria if you weren’t breastfed

• Why 2-4 weeks of a “preparation phase” with diet changes and inflammation-busting supplements may be needed before embarking on a gut protocol

• Omega-3s, hesperidin (found in orange peels) and molecular hydrogen to reduce gut inflammation and break the cycle

• Why low FODMAP diets aren't a long term, sustainable treatment for SIBO

• How to properly get off an elimination diet 

• Why carnivore and keto diets can negatively impact the microbiome long term 

• Why high protein diets (without enough plants) can cause constipation and discomfort

• The profound link between high blood sugar, type 2 diabetes and fungal overgrowth

• Her take on functional lab testing, parasites and other buzzy topics on social media 

• Why toxic relationships can be just as detrimental as poor sleep or digestive health

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

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Ep 94. Today 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 more for most of her life. She blends these teachings with a healthy dose of humor and realness which results in incredibly rich and approachable offerings.

Links from the ep: 

• Use code MANE10 for 10% Mane Magic on  organicolivia.com 

Here’s the juice:

• Why we’re experiencing a lack of emotional intimacy in our culture

• If you’re performing in work, life, etc then you’re probably performing in your relationships

• What we do not complete we repeat. If you don’t heal yourself you will continue to repeat negative patterns out in the world

• Why if you find yourself fighting for something or someone, that is a trauma response that you’re playing out

• What coregulation in friendships and romantic relationships looks like

• The misconception that friendships don’t require the same amount of work as romantic relationships

• The three steps you can take to make conscious friends as an adult

• Why you can’t expect people to be your everything. For instance, if you’re having a traumatic experience you need to seek out a trauma informed professional

• How to maintain intentional friendships when you have a full life. Hint: boundaries!

• Prioritizing yourself so that you aren’t giving from an empty cup

• It’s really not about the quantity but rather the quality and depth of your relationships 

• Why the big life moments give you clarity on who your true inner circle is – weddings, successes, failures, break ups, death

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Ep 48. Mental health IS physical health. Period. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Daniel Amen—psychiatrist, brain health expert, and bestselling author. We’re talking about brain scan technology that can literally show us what mental health looks like; the effects of SSRIs, marijuana, and alcohol on the brain; grief & depression; essential oils; and so much more. Let’s get juicy and make brain health cool!

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Ep 77. Hello 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 my best to give as many tangible tips, resources, and perspective shifts as I possibly could in an hour-long episode so I hope my personal experience helps you in some capacity. I also want to take a moment to reflect on how amazed I am by this community. This show would not be the same without your thoughtful questions and your commitment to self-growth. It’s an honor to be part of your healing journey. Thank you for trusting me with your questions and for turning in every week to support the show. We have some incredible guests lined up for season 4, so, until next season, Stay Juicy!

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In Episode 5 we learned that 2020 is a year of completion — the year to wrap up old stories and patterns, and close the door on anything that is holding us back from our next level. Today’s episode is an honest yet daringly playful guide to HOW you can let go of fear and start your new story. If you’ve been feeling stuck or frustrated, like you’re standing in your own way but just can’t take the first step, this is for you. Katharine Hargreaves, founder of The Fearless Experiment teaches us (with full-on gusto) that so much of our fear is actually just blocked excitement. That there’s a part of us just dying to run and jump into the unknown even if we find a million reasons not to. She explains her method of challenging yourself to simply take action by (a) starting with the smallest first step possible, and (b) telling people you trust to hold you accountable. She explains why pressuring yourself to be the “problem solver” is really just a mechanism of survival that we got stuck in along the way; that we should care a lot more about getting to KNOW the problem first rather than judging how well we employ a solution. We need to learn how to hold ourselves in the mystery… experimentation is valuable play, and if we could stop taking ourselves so seriously, we’d do it a lot more. Sometimes the solution you’re seeking looks a lot different than originally expected, but you’ll never know until you act.

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Ep 130. Welcome to Season 6, and the mark of a brand new chapter for What’s The Juice Podcast. Wellness is changing, humanity as a collective is changing… each and every one of us are going through huge internal shifts right now. When I sat with the question, ‘how can I be of maximum service to my community at this very moment?’ I realized that at least for right now, that doesn’t look like another episode about your circadian rhythm. It doesn’t look like another complicated protocol to add to your to do list. In the age of information overload, we now know what we “should” be doing to take care of ourselves – I’m more interested in unpacking the deeper, not-so-palatable reasons as to why we sometimes can’t or don’t. The things we think we’re alone in carrying, like shame or guilt, that prevent us from hearing our own inner wisdom and voices about what our bodies actually need separate from an IG perfect morning routine. 

I’m ready to show up as a fuller, wiser version of myself and speak even my ugliest truths because telling our stories is what free us from that shame. This means I also get to speak to the fullness of YOU, and the big life you’re working so hard to create by facing your deepest layers. Let’s talk about all the things we struggle with behind closed doors: how to build a real relationship with yourself after a lifetime at odds, candid chats about vices, friendship breakups, and rediscovering your inner child so that she can get you through this often magical but sometimes extremely difficult life. Come along for solos, Q&As, conversations between everyone from thought leaders to my very best friends.

Starting off strong, today we’re chatting about periods of death and rebirth. Massive transitions are a part of life, but how do we best care for ourselves during a time when it feels like the world we once knew is ending? What do you do when you wake up one day and your life no longer fits – you know you need to say goodbye to the way things are, but you’re terrified of jumping when you don’t know what’s next? I'm breaking down my last couple of years and the terrifying experience of letting go, sitting in nothingness, and trusting that something new will be born. I’ll be sharing the very best wisdom I learned from the pain. Whether you're ready for a change in your career, relationships, or sense of identity, this episode is a comforting reminder that growth is necessary, nonlinear, and ultimately SO worth it. 

HERE'S THE JUICE

• Why we’re so afraid of change and how to understand that the “death” before a rebirth is necessary

• What to do when you know a part of your identity has expired, but you can’t quite see what’s next yet

• How to know when you're entering a period of restructuring and change (and the signs your life might be giving you that it's time to course-correct)

• Why major life pivots are essential even if our society doesn't value us during them – how to train your brain to know that discomfort and pain come before growth and birth

• Embracing the idea that your worth isn't dependent on your creations and productivity, but rather your innate ability to create in the first place

• How to navigate misalignment and have patience for ourselves when we don’t listen to our inner voice and fall off our path

• The power of the unknown and why jumping into it is sometimes the only way forward 

• How to create space for rest and reflection in small ways on a day-to-day basis & why nature can be an influential teacher and source of comfort during transitions

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.

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Ep 85. This 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 research around Alzheimer's disease and we want to empower individuals to use diet and lifestyle modification to slow this terrible illness.  

Here's the juice:

• consider this your crash course in nutrition science with a major focus on brain health 

• the root causes of Alzheimer's disease and the most common misconceptions

• how does Alzheimer’s develop and who is at the highest risk 

• why amyloid plaque may not be the root cause, even though it’s been the dominating hypothesis

• the role genetics play and how epigenetics can actually turn off diseases 

• therapeutic avenues you can take if you notice symptoms of cognitive decline

• how a ketogenic diet can help the brain switch its energy source

• why you should be eating Brazil nuts daily!

• a fresh take on meat and saturated fat and why butter may not be the “health food” so many folks make it out to be

• the link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease

Links from the ep:

• visit https://www.veri.co/ and use code VSM-ORGANICOLIVIA for $30 off your own CGM

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Ep 124. What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitty-gritty details of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She talks about the global infertility crisis and how poor mental health and undernourishment could be two of the main contributing factors. Sandra highlights the importance of the first 40 days after giving birth, highlighting practices utilized across cultures to support the pregnancy and postpartum journey, showcasing a beautiful alternative to the commonly heard “bounce back” mentality.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How pregnancy and motherhood often heighten mental health issues and insecurities, so addressing those problems BEFORE pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial 

• Why cultivating awareness in our bodies and being vocal about what we need can be the catalyst in changing the perfectionist “I Can Do It All” mindset

• How Diet culture from the 90s has created an undernourishment epidemic (and nourishing our bodies is so crucial for pregnancy!)

• Tangible ways to identify support and communicate your needs to make the postpartum period smoother 

• Sandra’s health journey and the changes she made in her postpartum healing from her first child to her second

• Why journaling and writing letters can be healing and how to utilize this practice as a tool during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum

• What Middle Eastern cultures practice in the First 40 Days postpartum to promote healing

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

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Ep 93. We 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 reminder that the misery of your body being out of whack is so much worse than the work that it takes to fix it. 

Links from the ep:

• use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using this link betterbiom.com/olivia

Here’s the juice:

• The science AND energetics of PCOS

• Looking at hormonal conditions from both a nature and a nurture standpoint – the role of soul wounds and intergenerational trauma 

• How epigenetics impact hormonal and metabolic health

• Why therapeutic tools (like tapping and breathwork) matter just as much as diet and supplements, if not more, when it comes to hormone health 

• What to do if your nervous system is in freeze mode 

• Why she opts for somatic based solutions that are trauma informed like EMDR and the Hikomi method

• How to define your individual carb and protein threshold 

• The healing power of therapeutic “pulsing” of a low carb diet for less than 4 weeks for those with PCOS and blood sugar issues

• The exact labs you need to order with your insurance-covered doctor if you have PCOS

• Why she recommends 1 POUND of vegetables a day for detoxification!

• Her favorite hormone supporting birth control methods

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Ep 68. Did 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 to get outside more. Let’s get juicy!

PS - Thanks to Dr. Mike, I started using a travel-sized red light device from his line called the Shine. I became a believer when my digestion was off the day we filmed this podcast, and he told me to put it directly on my stomach for 10 minutes and see if I felt a difference. Not only did my stomach ache get better – my mind felt calmer too, which he explained is because red light therapy works on the gut-brain axis. I’ve truly loved this device ever since and keep it next to my bed in case I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep (a few minutes on my forehead or stomach works like a charm to calm my mind down). I’ve also used it for headaches and a mood boost in the winter months!

If you feel inspired after hearing about red light and want to try the same device I use, BioLight extended code ORGANICOLIVIA (all caps) for a discount on any of their products. 

Shop with code ORGANICOLIVIA: https://www.biolight.shop/?ref=oliviaamitrano

Connect with Dr. Mike Belkowski:

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Visit the BioLight website

Recommended Reading:

The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten

Ep 102. Curious 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 medicine, and astrology. Through Spirit Daughter, Jill guides others to break through limiting beliefs to find healing and transformation. Her ever-popular lunar cycle workbooks and thoughtful courses reach millions of people all over the world, helping them to align with the energies of the Universe and manifest their visions.

Links:

Use code juice at checkout for up to three hundred dollars off any air purifier by 
Air Doctor as well as an exclusive three-year warranty. Link Here

Here’s the juice:

• What the different astrological seasons are + what they mean

• The journal prompts and questions to ask yourself this new year when reflecting on 2023

• The simple ways you can start to tap into your intuition so you can ultimately learn to trust it and follow it 

• How to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition in your body

• Why 2024 is the year of reclaiming our power/standing in our power

• The major themes of 2024 and what we can expect astrologically

• How collectively we are reevaluating our relationship with physical “stuff” and consumerism. What are we consuming?

• Why we are being called to limit distractions and integrate our shadow

• The importance of living in our highest vibration to contribute positively to the collective consciousness 

• How the pandemic connected us permanently 

• Why 2024 is asking us to dive into partner work? We will need practices that help us nurture our relationships more than ever

• What the solar eclipse in Aries next spring will bring? Hint: it might be time to launch a project or step into something new 

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Ep 128. Have you ever met a true kindred spirit whose story mirrors your own to a T? In this episode, Mari Llewellyn, founder of Bloom and host of the Pursuit Of Wellness Podcast, joins Oliva to share her story of going from rock bottom to owning a massive wellness empire. Over the years Mari shifted her focus from the “before and after photo” to valuing balance more than perceived positive extremes. She also dives into her mental health struggles with BPD and OCD, breaking free of codependency, and what her real lived experience looks like behind the scenes. This episode is a true masterclass in what it means to find your why and trust yourself enough to see it through.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• The wild similarities between Olivia’s and Mari’s stories and how they turned their lived experiences into powerful platforms for healing and community 

• How to spend time alone without the fear of loneliness

• Cultivating a level of self-awareness and curiosity in order to think about your behavior instead of just behaving  

• How to identify tools to nurture a balanced life and invest in the long term

• Why avoiding pain is NOT the answer & the power that comes with learning to sit in the pain as opposed to numbing out

• The unspoken sense of grief that comes from knowing that you’re not for everyone 

• Why Mari is choosing to embrace the weirdness in her life vs a curated aesthetic 

• The importance of learning that no one is coming to save you –  it’s up to you to change

Connect with Mari:

IG: @marillewellyn

Podcast IG: @pursuitofwellnesspodcast

YT: Mari Llewellyn

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Ep 41. SO many health issues—chronic or acute—get their start in the gut, which is why we’re digging even deeper into gut health this season. This week’s podcast guest is Dr. Asia Muhammad, a doctor of naturopathy, scientist, medical writer, and the co-host of the docu-series The Art of Natural Healing. In this ep, we cover the basics: what is gut health, what is gut diversity, and why do those matter? We dig into how the gut affects your liver health, how they connect, and why it’s SO important to focus on gut health and function. Plus—we cover a few super easy ways to support your gut, kidneys, and liver using things you probably have in your kitchen already.

Complete show notes HERE
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Ep 92. My 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 your health. We get into the principles and key takeaways of her new book, “Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well” which is SO motivating and easy to understand. You’ll leave this conversation feeling ready to take action and not afraid to work hard for your health goals. 

Links from the ep: 

• Use code organicolivia for 10% off site wide on forceofnature.com
• Order Dr. Lyon's book HERE 

Here’s the juice:

• Why you’re only going to get as healthy as your self-worth allows you to be

• How to navigate a present bias and why you need to focus on future goals over immediate results

• Why she sees anxiety as a distraction

• The concept of having “guard rails” – how getting the consequence right really keeps you from repeating that action again

• How the most successful people in the world are deeply aware of their weaknesses 

• Asking yourself “what are the standards for my life?” vs abiding by a strict diet. What actions and personality traits are required in order to meet my goals?

• The importance of raising the wellness bar for those around you 

• Food addiction and how protein can help stop the food noise and curb emotional eating 

• As we evolve our coping mechanisms need to evolve as well

• Highlighting your patterns as characters by naming them and giving them a voice

• Why low skeletal muscle and excess body fat can lead to fertility issues in both men and women 

• Why we actually THRIVE during challenges, contrary to what we may believe

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Ep 62. Welcome 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 actually notice positive changes. In this ep, I’ll share what I’ve learned about nourishing your thyroid hormones through diet, lifestyle, & herbs + how to advocate for yourself in a doctor’s office and more. Let’s get juicy! 

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Use code THYRO10 for 10% off during the month of September.

Thyroid labs: https://www.amymyersmd.com/article/thyroid-test-results/

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Recommended reading - Stop the Thyroid Madness II: https://amzn.to/3coWqyB  

Read blog post (contains links to scientific studies on nutrients): HERE

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Ep 34. If you’re sensing a trend in Season 2 of What’s the Juice, you’re spot on. This season is all about getting back to basics: how to support our bodies through simple, everyday changes. This week, we’re covering the overlap of the gut microbiome and hormone regulation with Dr. Elizabeth Wade, a naturopathic doctor; fertility & menstrual cycle expert; and medical researcher, writer, & speaker. Topics include leaky gut, thyroid disorders, and how the Goldilocks phenomenon applies to diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices.

Complete show notes are HERE
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Ep 3. What role does spiritual wellness play in the healing of the physical? In this week's episode Olivia sits down with Dr. Zelina Medina, who became a doctor of acupuncture after being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus. Together we explore the steps she took to heal, and chat about the root cause of autoimmunity through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While changing her diet made a huge difference, she credits her progress even more so to shamanic medicine ceremonies such as soul retrieval in order to tackle the many layers of disease. Dr. Z explains that a part of the soul gets lost, or detached from the self, when we experience childhood trauma — this affects us physically, and even gets passed on generationally. Luckily the science is catching up, and thanks to tools like the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) questionnaire, we now have concrete evidence that early emotional trauma can increase your risk for chronic illness later in life. If you’re someone who likes to connect the dots, this episode will validate and hopefully inspire you.

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@Organic_Olivia

Dr. Z Meditation Circles: http://acuvidaacupuncture.com/events-1

Chart for acupressure: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324699.php

Lupus Alternative Therapies That Work: https://www.amazon.com/Lupus-Alternative-Therapies-That-Work/dp/0892818891

Full Article: https://www.organicolivia.com/?p=154260

Ep 106. Are 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 that are disconnected from nature 

• How “alternative medicine” is just becoming another version of conventional medicine  

• Why truly witnessing one other is essential for creating a new social framework 

• Why the wireless communication network between microbiomes and human cells play a crucial role in your health 

• The wonder of the virome and how viruses actually upgrade your genetics 

• Why you experience strange, vivid, or even lucid dreams when you have a virus 

• What’s actually happening in your mind, body and spirit with long COVID symptoms  

• Why going through sickness and pain pushes you towards your highest self 

• How the old you/your old life needs to die so that you can see the vision for the new you 

• How to diversify your microbiome through food and daily habits (like your route to/from work!) 

• Why people in blue zones live as long as they do (hint: it’s not about eating beans) 

• How the antidote to our glyphosate crisis lies in ancient soil  

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com. Our most loved formulas are: GlucoBitters for blood sugar balancing, insulin resistance and PCOS, Liver Juice for acne and liver detoxification support, and Bloat BFF for fast-acting bloating support. 

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Ep 49. 2020 and 2021 changed my entire perspective on life, and I think I'm learning how to human again. In this ep, I’m joined by my fiancé Nick to talk about the incredible, challenging, eye-opening awakening that I went through during three weeks away from work and social media. We’re talking about how your life’s work isn’t just the job you do, how your perception of self can sometimes smack you in the face, and how two specific books combine with psilocybin mushrooms resulted in a world of realizations for me. Let’s get juicy !

Complete Show notes HERE
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Ep 76. In 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 herself stuck in an incredibly toxic marriage, resulting in a major wake-up call and healing journey that would redefine her life as she knew it. Our conversation is jam-packed with essential nuggets of information, like how imperative it is to find joy wherever you can, and a brief introduction to what’s known as the “Bounce Factor,” a four-step tool to determine your resiliency:

1. Examining your upbringing.
2. Leaning into “good” stress and doing what challenges/scares you.
3. Emotional capacity — i.e. your ability to “feel the feels.”
4. Radical self-awareness — i.e. your ability to tune into your life and see what’s going well or not going well. 

Press play now and let me know what you think via IG: 

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IG: instagram.com/neetabhushan 

Website: neetabhushan.com

Book: neetabhushan.com/pre-order 

Friendly reminder: I am an herbalist, not a medical doctor. I love plants, PubMed, and combining tradition with science. My mission with this episode is to break down everything I know about post-COVID syndrome and get to the root of how we can fully heal our bodies after experiencing infection or prolonged periods of stress. In this episode I will share what I’ve learned from other professionals who are currently treating post-COVID syndrome.

Post-COVID hair loss is something we’ve been hearing more and more about over the past few months, and has been at the top of my mind after hearing experiences from so many in the OO community. Today I’m going to share my perspective as an herbalist on the what, why, and how we can support our bodies as we recover and convalesce. We’ll chat about “Telogen Effluvium” (hair loss that shows up several months after a fever or infection), the effects of stress and how B vitamins get depleted, and why mushroom broth may help with post-infection immune dysregulation.

Ep 120. Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to reverse the damage we have done to our earth? Have you been told that going vegan is the only way to do so? When Taylor Collins bought 900 acres of factory-farmed land, it was completely barren, desolate, and degraded. But by working with nature’s cycles and reintroducing animals in order to loosen the soil and give back to the land, Taylor transformed his farm into a thriving ecosystem that supports higher crop yields, healthier soil and more nutritious food. In this episode, we talk about the power of connection, the “green narrative,” and what we as consumers can do to help our earth today. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now – let’s dive in! 

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How factory farming works against nature’s principles to yield a higher output yet lower nutritional value

• Taylor’s belief that humans aren’t inherently destructive but our values of “more more more” absolutely are

• Why monocropping as a “solution” to global food insecurity is promoting a broken system

• How regenerative farming mimics the cycles of nature and creates community 

• Why we don’t need to stop eating meat but we need to rethink how we do it

• The idea that healthy soil is the KEY to nutrient-rich foods and why topsoil is so critical

• Why “Impossible” Meat isn’t actually a better or more sustainable solution than regeneratively farmed meat

• Why our farmers are in crisis – both personally and financially 

• How to vote with our dollars when it comes to food and support the growing community of regenerative farmers 

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Ep 79. In 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 your body: Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues to avoid overeating.
• Quality of food matters: Choose nutritious options to fuel your body effectively.
• Understanding visceral fat: Excess visceral fat surrounding organs can impact health negatively.
• Practical strategies: Avoid late-night snacking and incorporate fasting periods for effective fat-burning.
• Hormonal imbalances: Balancing hormones through food choices and lifestyle practices is essential.

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Ep 38. Some of you might remember me posting on IG back in May about how adding beans to my diet has straight up changed my life. The richest food source of soluble fiber, beans are having a serious moment in 2021. So, this week on the pod we’re talking about the food group I’ve been obsessed with all year long — beans! Not just beans, we’re covering  all things fiber, hormones, stress, and healing yourself through food with health coach Unique Hammond. We’re here to make beans sexy again (or maybe for the first time). Let’s get juicy!

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This is an episode that I've been ferociously putting off for months because honestly, I'm still actively processing everything that happened. This episode of What's the Juice wasn't premeditated. It wasn't a scheduled recording, or part of our season one production plans. And yet, nothing over the past six months has gone "as planned"... so here we are.

This episode is a raw recount of exactly what went down in March 2020 when BOTH of my parents almost lost their lives to the first wave of the novel Coronavirus. Our story kicks off at the beginning of the first COVID outbreak in New York and this makes it all the more unnerving. None of us knew anything back then. I was trying to figure this virus out in real time as my mom was being put on a ventilator and my dad was terrified for his life. I was called to rely on everything I've ever learned as a humbled herbalist with a newfound, deeper appreciation for Western Medicine to get them through.

This is the next chapter of my growth. I told you guys What's the Juice would be an extension of our community, so Nick and I are here today, on the mic, recording all the wild details about how relentless patient advocacy, experimental drugs, round the clock prayer, and a few earth-side angels saved both my parents lives. You'll hear how facing the potential loss of my loved ones changed me as a person forever and helped me to realize my own mortality (and thus, what's truly important in life). You'll learn how hard it was to advocate for them in the hospital system, and why finding out what was in my mom's feeding tube formula (hint: corn) helped me make decisions that were better for her health and survival. You'll get our side of how the virus presented in our own bodies once we contracted it from my father.

But most of all, you'll hear how LOVE for your family can give you the power to fight even when you don't have an ounce of strength left. This is a story about family coming together and deeeeep generational healing far beyond the virus.

It was the worst time of my life, but it also showed me my relentless will to fight for the people that I love. And I'm a much better person for it today.

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Most of us are taught to brush 2-3 times a day and floss regularly, but what we aren’t told is the whole story on WHY these practices are so important. Taking care of our mouths is more than just protecting our smile… it about boosting our immunity, protecting against autoimmune conditions, and preventing infection.

Since Dr. Victoria has been furloughed during the COVID crisis, she’s dedicated her time to educating herself on the infection. Over the past few months, she’s connected the dots between the virus and common oral bacteria, leading her to create some compelling hypotheses about the role of bacterial superinfection in COVID complications.

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Ep 60. Perspective is everything. How we see the world and what’s happening in our lives can absolutely affect our reality. But with simple shifts in our thought patterns and our daily habits, we can shape our worlds for the better. 

How? Enter: Liz Moody. This week’s guest is a healthy cookbook author, magazine editor, wellness blogger, and host of the Healthier Together podcast. And she’s got tons of tricks to share—learned from personal experience, research, and having therapists for parents (and in-laws!). 

From a 10-minute habit each morning to some everyday mindset shifts to communication tips, there’s SO MUCH packed into this ep! Let’s get juicy!

P.S. Catch me on Liz’s podcast Healthier Together on August 17th 

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Ep 127. What does ADHD *really* look and feel like – and does it manifest differently for women and men? Is it truly a lack of attention, or an “interest based nervous system,” where you have the ability to also hyperfocus where you’re truly passionate? Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic physician, dives into both her own lived experience with ADHD and expert insights on how to support ADHD symptoms both physically and emotionally. This episode is a real "put the pieces together" moment for anyone looking to understand their own sensitive nervous system to create a more balanced life. We explore a ton of juicy topics, including ADHD as an adaptation, the pain-pleasure pendulum swing, and why we create chaos in our lives to trigger brain stimulation. Laura beautifully outlines why ADHD can often manifest as a streak of genius and why folks with ADHD can so easily hyperfocus on what they love.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How symptoms of ADHD can vary quite a bit between childhood and adulthood

• The TRUE reason why time blindness is such an obstacle for folks with ADHD and identifying tools to help  

• Why people with ADHD oscillate between hyper-productivity and struggling to get anything done & how to find the middle ground

• Tangible ways to build up your nervous system 

• Why dopamine plays such an essential role in interest-based nervous systems 

• The idea that ADHD is actually an adaptation

• How to support ADHD symptoms through diet and managing histamines

• Why the liver plays a key role in ADHD symptoms

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Ep 66. Welcome 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 delivery. I love Dr. Kara’s holistic perspective as a practitioner, plus all of the tips from her personal experience that she has to share. Let’s get juicy!

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Ep 110. Are 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 “subfertility” can be supported) and provides insights on labs, supplements, and more.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Why men’s role in fertility is equally as important as women’s (i.e. male blood markers that can contribute to miscarriage)

• The incredible opportunity you have every 3-4 months to completely change the genetic expression of your DNA for healthier outcomes and babies

• The importance of folate for both women AND men!

• The difference between infertility and “subfertility” – only 2% of people are considered sterile

• The importance of “belief hygiene” and nervous system support in preparing for pregnancy

• All about the tubal, pelvic, and cervical factors in infertility

• How to understand labs for fertility and the exact blood panel Elizabeth recommends for preconception

• Should you test your AMH or can it cause more anxiety?

• What the ideal preconception diet looks like

• Dr. Wade’s opinion on organ meats and Omega 3 fatty acids

• Why choline is necessary for brain development in babies and how to get enough of it 

• The unique combination of NAC, melatonin and coQ10 for follicle development

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Ep 109. Are 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 tips on how we can start getting to know the quirks of our home, install simple safeguards under appliances that leak, and feel empowered with education to maintain and prevent.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• All about mold in homes – why it grows, how to find it, how to get rid of it and prevent

• What it means to have a “healthy home” vs a “sick home” and the refreshing idea that a healthy home is NOT perfect

• Why decorating your bathroom with aesthetic touches like wallpaper can be problematic

• Why your entire bathroom should be a “wet room” and what this means

• The potential downsides of “energy efficient homes” and air-tight environments

• How to effectively monitor humidity and moisture levels in each room with a $5 device to identity and prevent water damage

• Her controversial opinion that basements should actually NOT be finished and what to do if you currently have a finished basement

• Why LED lights can be overstimulating to our nervous systems & what to use instead to support your circadian rhythm

• The affordable tool that helps to prevent and avoid potential leaks from your appliances

• The key to renovating old homes with healthy materials (like KD versus green lumber)

• Exact questions we can ask potential contractors when we are interviewing them and the checklist Christine gives her clients 

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Well, the time has come and this episode is just me, my microphone, and my herbalism school notes.... And I gotta admit, I freaking loved recording this episode because it gave me the opportunity to spill the juice on something I’m so so SO passionate about. As if it wasn’t already clear that talking about herbs turns me into a serious Nerd with a capital N, this episode totally gives me away. 

Okay, so here are some fast facts about agrimony…

Agrimony’s general profile:

• It’s a part of the rose family
• It’s a liver support herb (In fact, its common name is ‘liverwort’. Cute, right?)
• It’s an astringent, so it’s cooling and drying
• Its flavor is bitter, pungent, with a mild sweet and sour

Are you ready? Because I’m about to go into full-on herbalist mode and I hope you’re here for it!

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Ep 107. Curious 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, and exactly how to become your own best healer.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Why our healthcare system is financially designed for chronic illness

• The ONE key thing depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s or cancer all have in common

• Why our mitochondria are suffering so much in our modern world

• Why blood sugar management is KEY for healing our metabolic health

• How Casey gets a whopping 50 grams of fiber in a day and her favorite hacks

• The 5 things that you need in EACH MEAL for your mitochondria

• How the fear of death in our culture makes us profitable

• The importance of trusting your body and understanding your biomarkers & labs 

• How to learn the language of YOUR body’s symptoms and start to utilize pattern recognition to be your own best healer

• Codependency and the role of setting boundaries as part of your healing plan

• The connection between leaky gut and energy-draining relationships 

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

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Ep 101. This 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 inspires you to connect with the plants that are calling to you!

Here’s the juice:

• Why herbalism is really about our relationships with plants, rather than using plants to treat specific ailments

• What the concept and process of plant communication looks like

• The experience that made her realize the mythical power of plants

• How plants treat our spirits by bringing us into ourselves in a deeper way – bringing us into alignment with our true essence

• How body oiling can help with boundary setting + how to make your own oil at home

• The importance of using plants before, during and after pregnancy

• Plants don’t come to us unless we’re ready for them and the lessons they teach us

• What the role of herbalism is in our modern day health care system now and in the future 

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Ep 111. Do you feel stuck and burned out in your job? Are you tying your self-worth and identity to your productivity and career? Do you struggle to embrace being multifaceted and having multiple interests? Madison Utendahl is a founder, writer, and producer passionate about helping us change the way we think about work. We cover how to dissociate our worth from our career, the importance of self-reflection, and practical tips for those feeling stuck in unfulfilling jobs.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• The impact of our job can have on overall health and well-being
  
  
• Madison’s personal journey transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship 
  
  
• The over-employment phenomenon and its contribution to burnout
  
  
• How to begin separating your identity from your work/career
  
  
• Practical tips for connecting to yourself through meditation and silence
  
  
• The critical distinction between self-care activities and deeper self-identity work
  
  
• What it means to be 'multi-hyphenate’ 
  
  
• How we can create a healthier relationship with work and productivity
  
  
• How the disconnection from ourselves is what leads to burnout
  
  
• Taking radical responsibility for our circumstances + our ability to change
  
  
• Challenging gender roles and expectations in leadership
  
  
• What steps to take if you’re thinking about changing careers
  
  
• Questions to ask to get clarity on your career path

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

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Ep 40. This week’s podcast guest is Amanda Montalvo, a Registered Dietician (RD) and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P), who specializes in helping women heal their hormones through food. We’re talking about the spectrum of PCOS, why PCOS is so common these days, and how to start feeling better by taking inventory of your food and lifestyle habits.

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Ep 134. I recently had a transformative experience where I felt called to lay down before bed and allow my “higher self” to thank me for all the work I’ve done up to this point. I had the thought to voice record the process, where I simply talked to myself and said all the things we never acknowledge or validate out loud but need to hear — not from the outside world, but from ourselves. Afterwards, I decided to plug the transcript of the voice recording into ChatGPT… and I was shocked at how valuable it was to not only have this healing moment and my own words recollected in such detail, but to have actual helpful prompts that made this like a therapy session with valuable take aways & homework. While I don’t believe that AI should be creating our visual artwork or writing our blog posts, I've found that it can be incredibly useful for self reflection and introspection and I wanted to share the exact formula of how I completed this process, as it was so deeply healing for my inner child to hear these words come out of my mouth. So this week, I’m sharing the exact therapeutic practice that I created (with AI!) to connect with my higher self. If you’re feeling called to jump back into a creative flow or are looking for a cost conscious, unconventional tool to help you in your personal growth, this is the perfect place to start. 

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Why understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) can unlock deep healing by finally embracing all parts of yourself 

• The importance of “talking to yourself” out loud and letting the wise voice inside of you speak with direct insights, appreciation, and advice

• How to turn this self-conversation into actionable prompts that will further your mental health using AI

• How to build better self awareness and why it’s necessary for lasting behavioral change 

• The hidden power of rest and why it’s just as crucial as productivity for person growth - understanding the path that got you to where you are may not be the path that elevates you to your next step in life

• What exactly does AI have in common with talk therapy? Could it potentially act as a  cost effective mental health tool?

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

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How to Overcome Codependency, Fear of Conflict & Discover Your Wise ‘Inner Mother’ with Krista Williams

Organic Olivia’s Top Herbs, Ways to BOOST Creativity and Heal ATTACHMENT Issues with Olivia Amitrano

Notta.ai 

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Chat GPT Prompt:

I’m going to upload a transcript of my own stream-of-consciousness monologue or self-reflection, recorded during [insert time or activity, e.g., meditation, journaling, or a quiet moment]. In this stream-of-consciousness, [describe briefly what the experience was like, e.g., it felt like my higher self was speaking to me, I was processing emotions, or practicing communication with someone in my life.]

At some point, I [insert key moments, e.g., switched to speaking to someone’s soul, practiced a conversation I’d like to have, or addressed specific parts of myself using a framework like IFS (Internal Family Systems)]. At the end, I [describe conclusion or key takeaway, e.g., asked a part of myself to step back, envisioned a future scenario, or found closure on something.]

Can you detail everything that was covered in this monologue in as much depth as possible?

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Ep 31. In this week’s episode, we’re going deep with wellness entrepreneur and energy healer Millana Snow. Millana shares her thoughts on the common threads between religions and spiritual practices and breaks down the importance of creating (and coming back to) a safe space within ourselves to heal and feel. Millana not only walks the walk, but talks the talk, and guides us through a powerful breath-work session you can take with you long after this episode. She explains that after the immense year of transformation we had in 2020, this is a year to act on the lessons we learned and embrace the capable, powerful beings we are. This episode will make you feel loved, supported, curious, motivated and empowered. Read the full show notes  HERE

Ep 112. Are you over all of the gimmicky, expensive tools in the health space right now? Do you want to go deeper to address foundational topics related to the things that actually impact your quality of life – like healthier communication, better confidence, and rewiring your brain to focus on the good? Liz Moody is an author, podcaster and recipe developer known for her vibrant approach to healthy living. In true Liz fashion, she shares her favorite (free) wellness habits that are rooted in psychology and behavioral science and will seriously change the way you feel. 

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Her secrets to a long, healthy relationship after 16 years of marriage

• How becoming a better listener helps your relationships and makes people like you more

• The 5 second method that rewires your neural pathways to promote more happiness and positivity 

• How writing your own “bill of rights” builds self confidence and enforces your true sense of self-identity and worth

• How to practice making small decisions so that you are less overwhelmed by big life decisions when they inevitably arise

• Why thinking about your death is one of the most powerful things you can do for a well-lived life

• How to use the “fresh start effect” to increase your motivation and achieve your goals

• Why it’s critical that we show up authentically vs trying to make an impression when looking for a match

• Why artificially limiting your time can actually increase your productivity 

• What “intentional drinking” is and how it’s changed Liz’s life 

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

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Ep 72. This 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 of biological aging, so you know I had to get the deets. In this revelatory conversation, we cover how the following can actually hack your epigenome: 

• Methyl-donor nutrients (found in whole foods like beets, eggs, leafy greens, mushrooms, seeds, etc.)
• Methylation adaptogens (quercetin, circumin, resveratrol, green tea, etc.)
• Exercise
• Sleep
• Oxytocin release 

And more. As always, tune into the episode to dive deeper into these essential nuggets of information. And be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia.

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Ep 108. Do 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 Family Systems (IFS) also known as ‘parts work’ on getting in touch with your inner mother.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• What the “mother wound” is and how it is crucial for developing female friendships & feeling safe in the world

• Why codependency stems from a desire for safety, stability, and connection in intimate relationships

• How using internal family systems (IFS) can help us hear our true “inner mother” who has acceptance for all parts of us

• How to recognize your inner voices like the critic, perfectionist, child, and rebel

• The challenges of adjusting to different versions of yourself, especially as we change and grow in the context of long term relationships

• Exactly how to create space to feel your emotions and the questions to ask yourself to start processing them

• The power of curiosity & asking questions in supporting your friends to come to their OWN conclusions, instead of going into fixer mode

• How a darkness retreat taught Krista how to self regulate and process her emotions for the first time

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com. If you’d like to support the show, the code for my top 4 favorite formulas from my line at the moment is still active for two more weeks! You can use the code HORMONES15 to get 15% off ThyroPro, GluocBitters, Mighty Minerals and Bloat BFF.

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Ep 78. In 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 with myself.
• Exploring body image, I discovered the importance of finding a balance between personal fitness goals and self-acceptance.
• Holding memorial services for myself and relationships allowed me to navigate transformation and embrace personal growth.
• The concept of being an empath shifted for me, as I realized the need to maintain my own energy while witnessing others.
• By asking deep questions during meditation, I tapped into the wisdom and insights within myself.
• The journey of self-discovery empowered me to reclaim my autonomy and build genuine relationships.

Tune in to hear more about my transformative journey and how meditation has become a profound practice in my life.

Ep 81. Today’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 use herbal medicine to replenish your mineral stores after being on psycho-pharmaceuticals
• ways you can incorporate healing foods, kitchen medicine, and herbs into your daily routine
• what “permaculture” is, and what “healthy soil” means
• how we’ve gotten so far away from what our land needs
• why local, decentralized food systems are crucial
• and how can we do our part in our own backyard, even in urban environments, to bring diversity back to the soil and ecosystem

She is so wise and poetic when it comes to both how she tells her story and how she lives her life… you’re going to want to compost and go outside to touch plants immediately after listening to this episode!

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Ep 125. Have you ever wondered what could be behind your brain fog? Is a thyroid disorder a forever thing or something that can be improved with intentional nutrition? Fiona Smith, a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, is on a mission to help her clients naturally support their hormones, brain function and thyroid health. In this episode, Fiona breaks down the detailed practices her clients complete to unpack the deeper “why” on their health journey and get to the bottom of their symptoms with true autonomy. She dives into the gut-brain axis, offering tangible, actionable steps for folks with ADHD to stick to healthy habits in the long term – and covers the one protein that could be directly contributing to brain fog and mental health decline more than any other. Fiona’s excitement and joy around sharing real-life solutions to the deeper root problems around gut-brain health and ADHD is palpable and infectious. 

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How Fiona teaches her clients to develop a strong relationship with their bodies through symptom journaling and curiosity around their inner knowing

• The brain-gut bidirectional highway and how fight or flight mode wreaks havoc on your gut

• Why children are experiencing an over-activation of their immune systems at younger ages

• What are the non-celiac gluten reactions that can happen in the lens of mental health, and how to test if you may have a non-celiac gluten intolerance?

• Answering the question: If you have Hashimotos, do you need to cut out gluten forever?

• A deeper dive into focusing on nutrient density in your diet and the life-changing results that can happen

• What are the top 5 minerals crucial to thyroid function?  

• How neurodivergence and ADHD play a role in gut health + taking steps to improve your health and stick to habits with ADHD 

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Ep 95. Are 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 podcast, White Shores. 

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 Here’s the juice:

• How dreams are messages from your intuition that you’ve missed during your conscious, waking life

• Why dream work is the starting point to all spiritual growth because it teaches you that you are more than your physical body your conscious thoughts

• Nightmares are showing you the worst possible scenario which is actually a self help tool

• How you can apply dream decoding techniques to your waking life

• What her dream dictionary is and how to use it

• A two week step-by-step plan to start understanding your dreams and dream patterns

• Why dreams are the ultimate creativity hack – many inventions have come from visions in dreams!

• How dreams have saved many people’s lives

• If you can’t recall your dreams, you can start deciphering how you feel when you wake up in the morning and recording that in some way

• What some common recurring dreams mean (like all of your teeth falling out or being unprepared for a test)

• Techniques or exercises you can do to start recalling your dreams more effectively

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Ep 83. Today'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 and pleasure "scales"– any tip towards pleasure has an equal cost toward pain
• addiction exists on a spectrum and we’re all affected by it; it’s so much broader than the extremes of alcoholism or drug addiction
• Anyone can get addicted to ANYTHING and we don’t necessarily need to have a history of trauma or mental health obstacles to be impacted by addiction
• there are proven benefits to doing a “dopamine fast” to reset your brain’s reward system
• why delaying gratification in little ways, such as not checking your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning, leads to better outcomes of success in humans in life

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Ep 136 Do you feel like you’re ready to be the main character in your story — but all your life you’ve been in a supporting role? Are you trying to pursue your calling, but perfectionism and the fear of being seen are holding you back? Today we have a very special guest on the podcast for a much needed heart to heart.. this is the type of conversation that women have behind closed doors that helps us to heal and deeply witness one another. Noelle is joining us today for real talk on the intricacies of motherhood, the terrifying but thrilling prospect of owning your gifts and no longer playing small, and taking back your OWN life no matter what that looks like to you. Noelle is here to break down everything from starting her “Fit + Thick” career behind the scenes with her sister, to realizing she was worthy of being on the forefront too, and how the concept of “messy action” got her through it. This conversation was such a gift to record and truly highlights the importance of holding a vision for those we love and the deep power friendship can have.

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Noelle’s journey from living in her mind to truly inhabiting her body and the vulnerability of starting over and letting go of anger

• How to take messy action, Noelle shares on working with her sister, and the unexpected challenges that pushed her forward.

• Unpacking the realizations Noelle had to have to step into her own story – understanding that you can only meet people as deeply as you have met yourself. 

• Why motherhood has the potential to push us to become better versions of ourselves and tangible tools to harness that potential if you are feeling overwhelmed  

• Recognizing that everything, cleaning, cooking, playing with your child, can be an opportunity for nervous system work.

• Truly understanding that our parents’ nervous system dysregulation is not ours to carry.

• Learning to meet yourself with curiosity, unlearning what no longer serves you, and having the courage to be honest about what we are holding on to.

• How believing in someone, before they believe in themselves, can be life-changing and the importance of holding a high vision for those we love

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Ep 61. This 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 patience and energy, but also because of the way our reactions to those big emotions tell us about how we’re parenting our own inner child.

Dr. Siggie is a child and family therapist with over 35 years of experience. As a parenting expert who works with toddlers through teens, Dr. Siggie covers how best to connect with your kids in a way that benefits both you and them. By putting our egos aside and consistently asking “what’s underneath the surface of the conflict in front of me?,” we can experience healthier interactions with not only our children, but within all other relationships in our lives.

“Your goal is not to make your child's life easy, it's to show them they can do hard things.” Dr. Siggie believes that you don’t always want your child to be happy— in fact, they MUST learn to not only recognize but sit with other emotions as well (like frustration, jealousy, boredom and disappointment) in order to function through life’s challenges. By teaching our kids to be mindful and accepting of the full spectrum of difficulty and joy, we actually protect them from dismissing, denying, or being overtaken by any one of these complex feelings.

Likewise, when we’re feeling unhappy ourselves (perhaps we’ve “failed” at an important project or made a major mistake), Dr. Siggie talks us through how to both practice and model productive, solution-oriented self-reflection, using every bump in the road as a learning opportunity for ourselves and the little ones that look up to us.

Whether you have kids, are thinking about having kids, or simply want to reparent yourself, these tips should help you foster healthier relationships with yourself, your kids, and others in your life. Let’s get juicy!

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Ep 118. When was the last time you did a radical 180 about a long held belief? Today I’m sitting down with a brilliant dentist who was once picketing in the streets for water fluoridation — yet was courageous enough to change her mind and speak out once she dug into the data once and for all. Meet Dr. Staci Whitman, a board-certified dentist who takes a whole-body, holistic and functional approach to oral health. In this episode, Staci unpacks the surprising factors that contribute to the decline of our oral health including mouth breathing, hormones, and gut dysbiosis. She explains why these underlying root causes are ignored by conventional dentistry and exactly what we need to be asking about and advocating for at our dentist appointments.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Functional vs. conventional dentistry and the importance of both

• Why dental professionals haven't introduced oral microbiome testing as a baseline for all patients 

• How hormone imbalance is leading to an increase in cavities in women and the signs to look for in prevention

• What LPS is and how it contributes to pathogenic bacteria overgrowth

• The fact that we aren’t taught about healthy bacteria and are encouraged to wipe out all our bacteria with products like Listerine 

• Why dentists are sometimes the first people to diagnose Crohn's disease and how your oral health can inform gut health

• What a cavity is and how it forms

• When we may be able to repair cavities without requiring fillings

• Why mouth breathing is so detrimental to our oral health and how to retrain yourself into healthy breathing habits 

• Resources and recommendations for the products and services we should be talking to our dentist about to be proactive about our oral health

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

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If you've been trying to get your gut right without understanding the role your oral microbiome plays in overall health—this episode is for you. As it turns out, at lot more than just food goes down every time we swallow and we're talking about it all with Dr. Mark Burhenne, aka Dr. B. Dr. B is a functional dentist who didn't stop learning after he graduated from dental school. Instead, he chose to study the root cause of dental issues and get super familiar with one part of the body: The mouth. At the core of his learnings is the fact that the state of our oral microbiome directly affects our overall health. 

Dr. B’s bottom line: You can’t be healthy unless you’ve addressed your oral health. 

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Ep 30. This week’s episode features Dr. Aviva Romm—an MD, midwife, herbalist, and a bestselling author with her latest book: Hormone Intelligence. Do you have (or suspect you might have) a hormone imbalance, whether that’s endometriosis, PCOS, or you’re struggling with fertility? How about insomnia, or other complaints that are seemingly unrelated to hormone health but tend to come and go with your cycle? Today we’re talking about some potential root causes of all of these, and getting into simple and extremely tangible changes (herbs and beyond) that can impact your hormones on a foundational level. Let’s get juicy!

Ep 70. In 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 everything from the irrefutable mind-body connection to seven practical steps you can take to “heal,” whatever that means to you.

A big focus of this episode is looking at how to account for your complete health while trying to achieve a specific goal. This is where the “Four Bodies” come in: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual. In order to reach total fulfillment where happiness and wellness merge, you must nurture the mind-body connection. Simply put, you could take the most amazing supplements in the world, but if you’re not nourishing your mental health, the effort is futile. 

As always, tune into the podcast for all of the juicy goodness, and be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia. I can’t wait to hear what you think!

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Ep 33. Do you know what poor posture might say about your emotional state? How about the color of the tip of your tongue? This week on the pod, we’re diving into some of the physical manifestations of our emotions with guest Dr. Chloe H. Bañales, LAc. Dr. Chloe is a doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), who is also certified in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), The Mukaino Method, Esoteric Acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and mental-emotional release (MER) therapy. Other juicy topics covered in this episode include breaking barriers between Eastern & Western medicine, how our perspective is actively shaping our reality, and how we can start to reestablish a connection with our mind, body, and nature.

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Ep 117. Statistically, there are 15 core people in our lives who will show up when sh$# hits the fan – our mother’s funeral, a cancer diagnosis – they’re on the next plane. What if instead of filling our schedules working towards buying more things, we spent time nurturing the relationships that are truly all we have? In a modern day loneliness epidemic, lack of connection is becoming a disease, but our generation can turn it around. Sah D’Simone is here to say that even though relationships are hard, families are messy, and conflict is scary, this is the only path back to love and longevity. Sah is a spiritual leader, hospital chaplain who supports those at the end of life, and international best-selling author of Spiritually We. In this episode, he breaks down how to increase our capacity so that we can hold space for our people and right our relationships.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Why human connection is a basic biological need (and how we’ve gotten so far away)

• Why pop psychology is doing us a disservice by teaching us to cut off relationships with conflict instead of learning to face it

• The difference between how easy it is to be spiritual alone in meditation vs. at the family dinner table when triggers come up

• How to nurture true connection over complain culture and trauma-bonding relationships

• Why your closest relationships are often the most triggering 

• How to live with integrity and what a lack of integrity looks like in your closest bonds

• Why “conflict is your lovers” how to resolve conflict in a healthy way

• Why time away from your parents may be necessary to grow and heal, but the goal is to always bring it back around

• Why intellectualizing your feelings and making meaning keeps you from feeling your feelings

• How to support someone in grief and the magnitude of holding space for loss 

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Ep 129. Have you ever wondered why homeopathy and plant medicine have so many success stories? Are you curious about the magic that occurs when we connect with the soul of a plant? Lauren Baca, an herbalist and bioresonance practitioner, dives into the science behind what’s happening on a cellular level when we harness the healing power of plants. She explains how your body can literally tell you which plants and dosages are meant for you, shares her personal experience finding herbalism, and offers an immense amount of tangible herbal wisdom along the way. I fully believe that Lauren’s deep understanding of bioenergetic medicine can help so many of you and I can’t wait for you to hear this powerful conversation between two plant lovers.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Why herbalism is really about connecting with the souls of plants, just as we would with other human souls.
• How Lauren got started in herbalism and the herbs that have impacted her the most
• How plant medicine (our oldest medicine) can help us come back into right relationship with ourselves
• What suppressed physiology is and why can plant medicine is so great at treating the root cause
• The exact herbs that can help with codependency
• What bioenergetic testing and biofeedback are and how you can effectively match yourself with the plants you need most

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Ep 88. Today 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 limited budget. Chef Bae’s technical background in Holistic Nutrition and Food Science combined with her hilarious, quick-witted personality make this convo and her approach to food so much fun.

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• How growing up in a family with tons of food allergies pushed her to get creative in the kitchen at a young age

• How living in an area with high food insecurity galvanized her to start hosting and teaching community cooking classes for kids

• The modern-day concept of rebranding anything to make it look like a health food 

• Why she is the antithesis of the “perfect” Instagram chef – making parody content, telling wild stories, and being her authentic self

• The craziest meal prep that she ever did, like a Caesar salad served at Coachella covered in edible glitter

• The top bizarre foods and supplements that truly have worked for her professional athlete clients’ performance

• How to zhuzh up your food and drink with herbs, specifically digestive bitters

• What a day in the life really looks like for a celebrity private chef (and what she cooks for dogs!)

• How to decide what to charge people for your services, especially in the beginning when you’re honing your skill and may be struggling with your self-worth

• The importance of having mentors in your professional space and asking for help

• How to find your niche and build your brand in the content creation space

• How we’re transitioning out of the era of perfectly photographed and curated food

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Ep 119. What if the key to weight loss isn’t actually about what’s on our plates? Today I’m chatting with a true gem of a human being as well as a kick-ass nutritionist. Nicki Parlitsis helps her clients achieve their goals but also understand WHY they might be harming themselves with food through binging or restricted diets. In this episode she unpacks how binging is often a deeper reflection on our lives, showing us exactly what we need to focus on within ourselves to ultimately heal our relationship with food. We also discuss why binging is both an emotional AND physical response for many of us and how we can tune into the signs our bodies are giving us before we start to go down toxic paths.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• The difference between physical and emotional binge eating

• Why women tend to fear gaining muscle and what it actually means to “tone” your body

• The importance of training your brain in steps and why intuitive eating is a graduate level course in dietetics

• What an all-or-nothing mindset with food looks like and how it contributes to binge eating

• The fact that something as simple as thinking about meals as events can help retrain your brain to get out of a snacking mindset and into a space of intentional eating

• Nicki’s favorite client hack of meal prepping like a chef 

• Why binge eating is not the problem and how to get to the root of what’s happening in your body

• Why listening to your hunger cues is the first step to take even if it means abandoning your diet

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This week on What's the Juice Amrit Singh and I nerd out about cosmetic acupuncture as an alternative to botox, how to stimulate production of your OWN collagen (instead of just supplementing), hot baths for acne, and other uncommon techniques from Traditional Chinese Medicine. We're covering several of my favorite topics: how emotional states can affect your physical meridians, how to protect your immune system, your lymphatic system, and the importance of your "Shen". BTW your "Shen" symbolizes your spirit; it’s a combo of happiness, alignment, fulfillment, energy, and how you deeply nourish yourself. Amrit and I get specific about how you can improve your skin using a whole body perspective, because the truth is, even the priciest serum won't give you that GLOW if your "Shen" isn't nourished.

We're going more than skin deep with this episode, so get your notebooks ready and let's get juicy!

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Ep 116. What does “good nutrition” actually mean – and why have we built a BILLION dollar industry that only makes us more confused about how to feed ourselves? Why is it that one day the internet is telling you to be a raw vegan, and 5 years later carnivore is suddenly a panacea? Shyla Cadogan is a registered dietitian focused on making nutrition simple again. Shyla explores the extensive impact that processed foods have on our bodies, while at the same time not putting perfection, whole foods or ‘superfoods’ on a pedestal. She brings some much needed nuance (and humor) to the question: what the heck should I eat and who should I listen to?

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Shyla’s transition from intense vegan diets to an unattached, simple way of fueling
• The importance of finding the middle ground with nutrition rather than opting into extremes
• Why nutrition professionals have a duty to keep things professional rather than trying to be cutting edge or go viral
• How the concept of intuitive eating has gotten warped and why most of us are practicing it all wrong and feeling bad about it
• How you can be anti-diet-culture and still not eat a lot of processed foods
• Why Shyla says “a true relationship with food is having no relationship with it at all”
• The importance of not shaming people for being imperfect in their health decisions and educating in a considerate manner
• The history of “superfoods” and why the term is a bit of a scam
• The distrust that the public currently has in dietitians (ie. thinking they’re paid by big pharma!)
• How processed foods were originally created for war times and food corporations have used that opportunity to exploit us
• How cultural foods play a role in healthy eating

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#06 On this episode I sit down with another lovely leo, Lisa Levitt Gainsley of The Lymphatic Message. We’re learning about the lymphatic system. What it is (your body’s largest circulatory system), what it’s responsible for, how it plays a role in digestion, brain detox, waste clearance, hormone health…. AND the major connection between the lymph and diseases like Alzheimer's, Crohn’s, and Ulcerative colitis. Lisa and I have a natural chemistry, so join us as we get the juice on how to move your lymph.

Mainstream wellness trends are only beginning to talk about the life changing Lymphatic system, but ancient systems of medicine such as TCM or Ayurveda, have always seen it as one of the first places to look for stagnation when the body is ill. This episode will help you detect signs of Lymph stagnation/dysfunction, and you’ll learn how to make sure it’s optimized through food, exercise, and at-home self massage. Plus, I list some amazing Ayurveda herbs and foods at the top of the show. 

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“Everything is everything and... the problem is not always the problem”

Ep 131. Why are chronic symptoms more common among “type A” perfectionists who struggle to slow down? How does the nervous system directly connect to histamine intolerance? We are back with Michelle Shapiro, RD for a deeply moving conversation on what it actually means to “regulate your nervous system” in a world where social media makes it look easy. If you’re dealing with mystery, chronic histamine symptoms – this is the missing piece you need to know in order to begin feeling safe in your body once again. In this part 2 deep dive, Michelle Shapiro explains the crucial connection between anxiety, nervous system dysregulation and chronic immune activation. She shares why the path to healing requires both practical tools to reduce symptoms in the moment AND addressing the emotional patterns that keep our bodies stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Michelle also walks us through how to “separate the symptoms from the response to the symptom,” build nervous system resilience by learning how to say no, owning your “weird,” setting boundaries, and embracing your authentic needs. For anyone feeling trapped in a spiral of unbearable symptoms, this episode provides a road map for creating safety within your body, even when you are at your lowest. 

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Why nervous system activation could be the missing piece to healing histamine issues 

• Why chronic illness often appears in "hypervigilant people pleasers" 

• The paradox of spiritual healing vs. immediate symptom management

• How trauma and childhood experiences shape our threat response

• The importance of creating physical and emotional safety in order to heal

• Why relationships and community support are crucial for nervous system regulation

• Tools and tips to expand your nervous system capacity while still living your life 

• Why symptoms are temporary messengers 

• The role of the limbic system in MCAS

• What’s happening on a cellular level during a histamine flare

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Ep. #05: On today’s episode, I sit down with astrologer Danielle Paige to talk about all things energy, astrology, and the not-so-hidden messages behind our dreams. Have you ever wondered what’s “written in the stars,” aka your birth chart, beyond your zodiac sign? Do you feel a bit psychic, like your intuition is a little TOO spot on? Have you been warned about the famous “Saturn Return” in your late 20s? We’re exploring these topics and more as Danielle gives me a live reading, shares a 2020 energy update (including why January was SO INTENSE), and breaks down astrology far beyond a simple horoscope. We’re getting esoteric today, so get ready for a juicy ride. (Oh, and I hope you get a laugh out of Nick and I roasting the zodiac signs at the top of the episode. Love you all no matter what I said about your sign xoxo)

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Ep 126. Just because your body CAN do something doesn’t mean that it should! Were you one of those kids who was always crazy flexible? Do you go to the chiropractor because you’re afraid of getting worse, not because you’re actually seeing any improvement? Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor and hypermobility coach who has dedicated her career to supporting people with hypermobility, EDS and dysautonomia, honestly answers the controversial question, “Is chiropractics a pseudoscience?” In this episode, she breaks down the four types of hypermobility, diving deep into each one and identifying common symptoms. She shares her wealth of knowledge in the field, citing tangible day-to-day tips for folks with symptomatic hypermobility, HEDS, and EDS. Taylor truly understands the profound struggle behind these conditions and will leave you feeling armed with the information to fit the puzzle pieces of your own story together.

HERE’S THE JUICE: 

• Why Europe's medical practice should serve as a model for the US

• The importance of combining BOTH Western and functional medicine to create more patient-centered care

• If there are actual benefits to getting adjusted at a chiropractor or if it’s placebo 

• The 4 types of hypermobility and why hypermobility isn’t the same as flexibility

• Why asymptomatic hypermobility could become symptomatic post COVID or pregnancy

• The big signs that you may have HEDS/EDS, like blood flow issues 

• Why strength training can be so incredibly beneficial to folks with HEDS/EDS

• Exact triggers for HEDS/EDS flares and how to manage them

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Ep 69. In 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 lives to find balance. As you tune into the episode, I’ve created a simple outline for you to reference along the way. 

We cover:

• Testing for inflammation
• Fasting glucose levels 
• C-reactive protein (which is more specific for inflammation)
• Ferritin level (increases with inflammation) 
• Homocysteine levels
• The  four different types of immune functionality and how to find homeostasis in the body for each
• Gut health and the immune system
• Non-negotiable foods, vitamins, and minerals  for proper immune function
• And so much more!

As always, tune into the episode to learn all of these essential nuggets of information. And be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia.

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Website: https://modaycenter.com/

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Ep 44. When podcasters get together, magic happens. We’re joined this week by Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik: co-hosts of the Almost 30 Podcast. These ladies have much to share about finding your creative purpose, forging connections & building a community, thriving through your Saturn Return, fostering self-love & setting boundaries, and so much more. Be sure to check out their pod for the other half of this magical crossover! Let’s get (extra) juicy!

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Ep 1. **Podcast Offer** Use code whatsthejuice for 15% off Peace Juice and my Adrenal Recovery Formula as a thank you for listening.

Class is in session with this foundational episode that will help you understand the importance of every topic and interview ahead. We always hear that “stress” and “inflammation” are at the root of every illness, and that’s why we believe there’s power in learning the actual mechanisms by which they affect us. When we know what “stress” is and how to recognize it in the body, only then can we understand the steps needed to flip the script (and why genuine lifestyle changes are more valuable than any pill). Wellness doesn’t need to be expensive, and more than anything we need to change the way we treat ourselves. In this episode, Olivia unpacks the FOUR TRIGGERS that impact your body’s built-in stress response system, the “HPA axis.” This system includes your adrenals, and helps us explain why chronic fatigue is exploding. Expect to hear advice on sleep hygiene, optimizing melatonin production, brain detoxification, strengthening herbs for empathic people who are drained by their environment, as well as some eclectic takes on blue light, sunglasses, and your chakras. 

Links:

• The Brain That Changes Itself: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brain_that_Changes_Itself
• My Flow Balance formula: https://www.organicolivia.com/product/flow-balance/
• My teacher, the incredible Claudia Keel: http://www.earthflower.org/
• My articles about the brain’s growth hormone and how to support brain health:
• 9 Ways To Naturally Increase Your Brain’s Growth Hormone
• How Leg Muscle Protects Your Brain via BDNF
• My Brain Juice formula for brain health and BDNF support: Brain Juice
• Brain detox & jaw clenching connection: DR. SARAH CARNES on Brain Detox via Melatonin
• My favorite blue-light-blocking glasses: Swanwick Sleep
• Blue Light Blocking Phone Screen
• Flux Software for your computer to protect your eyes from blue light

Ep 57. Later this season, you’ll hear an ep about why I gave up caffeine—and how I needed to hold a “funeral” for my caffeine addiction, convincing all parts of my body that coffee needed to go. This week’s guest is the reason for that powerful moment, she sat with me while I layed on her table and finally let my dependency go! Julie Tracy is a craniosacral therapist, visceral manipulator, and lymphatic drainage therapist. She's also an integral part of my personal healing journey. If you remember my 28th birthday “dose of self-awareness” episode, Julie helped me to reconnect with my body and my heart during a time when I was feeling extremely lost and disconnected, by talking me through an exercise where I quite literally spoke to my organs (and had a campfire with them). Julie helps people release tension and emotions while teaching them how to fully connect with every part of their body. On the pod this week, she’ll share actionable ways and exercises to reestablish a brain-body connection, while teaching us how to communicate with our organs and get in tune with what our bodies need. Get ready to give yourself (and every individual part of you) a big hug. Let’s get juicy!

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Recommended Reading:

Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol Kuhn Truman

Your Inner Physician and You by John E. Upledger

Find a therapist: The Chikly Health Institute

Ep 97. This 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, examined them, and healed from them. She could quiet her inner critic and build true, lasting confidence. Living her best life meant realizing that she had everything she needed within her. Now Rebecca finds purpose in guiding women to become their most authentic and empowered selves. 

Links from the ep:

- Get up to 15% off on Pique’s BT Fountain plus a free cup and rechargeable frother when you shop my link Piquelife.com/whatsthejuice If you’re listening to this during 11/24-11/27 you can also enjoy their BFCM deal which includes a complimentary 6-piece gift set worth $200.

- Use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using the link betterbiom.com/olivia

Here’s the juice:

• Rebecca’s journey with obsessive eating and working out and how she broke free from unhealthy cycles

• Why you might feel the need to be productive 24/7 and feel a lack of worth when you are not

• What being the child of immigrant parents was like and how she rewired the belief that working extremely hard is the only way to get what you want

• How to unpack your belief system – first you must identify the belief before you are able to shift it 

• Her favorite tools to become more self-aware

• The science behind synchronicity and how to feel more in flow with the universe

• The power of getting curious and asking questions about yourself and the world 

• How physical ailments are messengers of deeper emotionally-driven issues

• Why jealousy is a powerful tool in determining your desires

• The role of community in healing, especially for women

• The power of daily affirmations – the harder they are to say to yourself, the better because that means you really need to hear them

• Visualizing your future self with the life you want as if you already had it

• Why keeping the small promises you made to yourself is key in building confidence 

• Self care is doing the thing that you need the most when you least feel like doing them

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Ep 71. This 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 goes on). I get super specific with how I used minerals, vitamins, protein, and herbs to counter the withdrawal effects. 

As always, tune into the podcast for all of the juicy goodness, and be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia. 

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12 Ways to quit caffeine blog article HERE

Ep 82. This 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 that we worked into the flow of our day
•  our private ceremony that we did all alone 
• the rituals we did before the wedding day to help us step into our new roles as husband and wife
•  the pros of having a welcome party the night before
• why we chose not to drink during our wedding and the benefits of being sober during your wedding day
•  how we worked with our officiant beforehand to weave our own tradition into our ceremony
•  the changes we felt after getting married and our post-wedding plans!

Links from the ep:

• Take 10% off Mood Juice and Flowers For My Love with code WEDDING10 on organicolivia.com

Ep 138. Have you ever wondered when we learn to stop being honest with ourselves, and how this teaches us to suppress our body’s signals? What if learning the truth is unsafe starts in our family systems — and how do we begin to tell the truth as adults? Nina Passero, FDN-P and my BFF is back on the pod! Nina has genuinely had one of the most intense journeys these past 6 years, from losing her beloved brother Matteo, to becoming a mother, to unpacking the taboo truths about grief that we never learn until we have to. This time, we are sitting down for a much more intimate chat. This is one of those conversations that speaks to the heart of our friendship. We’re breaking down the parallels between motherhood and grief, we dig into the strength of our friendship, why it’s lasted as long as it has, and the key factors that have kept it healthy. Nina is one of the best humans I know, and I’m so honored to be able to share this conversation with our community. 

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Do we bring hidden expectations into friendships? The role of contracts in business, and friendship – why they might have more in common than you think

• The importance of expanding our capacity to be with life and death – shifting your mindset to understand the importance of meditating on our own death and seeing life from a different perspective as a result 

• The profound importance of honesty in a friendship and the key reasons why we often struggle in friendships as adults – bringing it back to the root cause to identify if we are operating from a place of fear

• Why do we often fail to see the interplay between intimacy and responsibility? This suggests that responsibility may be the thing we fear most

• The difference between keeping score and maintaining healthy relational dynamics – It's 2025, we’re not keeping score

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Ep 80. This 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 rather than just managing them superficially. For instance, there's a big difference between avoiding certain foods for acid reflux versus understanding the deeper reasons behind the issue.

Here's the juice:

• how Michelle lost 100lbs the WRONG way before becoming a dietitian (and how this led to hypothyroidism)
• how almost anything that happens emotionally manifests physically, giving a whole new level of validation to symptoms that are "all in your head”
• anxiety is a sacred messenger telling you something that needs to be addressed in your body (nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, etc.)
• the root causes of anxiety and digestive disorders
• what “intuitive eating” actually is + misconceptions
• the extremes in the nutrition world of “no foods are toxic everything is a chemical" vs “all food must be perfectly clean”
• why there are no “gut healing foods” that work for everyone
• emotional and physical factors that contribute to binge eating and how to have compassion for our bodies trying to cope with big emotions

Connect with Michelle

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Ep 74. This 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 and your family, including:

• Writing your wishes
• Designating a ‘Payable on Death’ on your bank account
• Sharing/receiving account passwords
• Coping with grief and/or the prospect of death via psychedelic-assisted therapy, death meditations, and more

Press play now for helpful insights and, as always, let me know what you think!

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Ep 140. It’s time for our first solo Q&A of the new season! In this special episode, I'm diving deep into some of the most frequently asked questions straight from IG. Last week, I shared a story asking what topics you would want to discuss if we were sitting down at a café. The responses led to a heartfelt conversation about fear, change, and the importance of true friendship. I hope that some of these Qs can serve as food for thought in your life, just as they did in mine. Also, thank you so much to everyone who wrote in — I love hearing from you all and bringing more of your light into the What's The Juice community. Please continue to send us emails and DMs; your input helps us identify how to best serve you and create space for the topics you need support with. You can also send us an actual voice message with your questions through this link below!

Send a voice note for our next Q&A: https://www.speakpipe.com/WTJPodcast

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Moving from a place of fear into alignment might not be about conquering fear and a shift in perspective that can make all the difference

• How can you make yourself comfortable with one of the most uncomfortable things a human goes through? We are hardwired to avoid change, so how can we learn to face change head-on?

• Breaking down advice on long-term friendships and why so many relationships fall apart

• The profound importance of identifying fear and intuition 

• What my most brutal ancestral pattern was to break, and the key to the beginning of my healing journey 

• The secret behind my most valuable tool for building self-discipline and how it reveals the progress you didn't know you were making

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THIS WEEK ON WHAT’S THE JUICE PODCAST

Unless you’re new here, you’ve most likely heard me gush about my experience at ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism. Now, I haven’t always been a total herb nerd. This interest of mine was first ignited when I started buying supplements on Amazon and it quickly spiraled into a full-blown passion that just won’t quit!

A few years ago I followed my gut to ArborVitae and I can say with 100% certainty that it was the right choice for me. I’ve learned SO much since I first started my program and it’s all thanks to my incredible, inspiring, brilliant teachers.

This episode of What’s The Juice is a super special one for me because I get to introduce you to someone I’ve mentioned many times before: Richard Mandelbaum. Richard and Claudia Keel founded ArborVitae, and they’re the quintessential yin and yang team. In herbalism speak, where Claudia is the flower essence, Richard is the spleen qi... and they are both major herbalist GOALS. 

Richard’s classes are full of Chinese Medicine (be still my heart), and he’s always encouraging his students to look at human health in a balanced way. He’s a Leo — so it’s no wonder that I resonate with him — but it’s his Aquarius moon AND Aquarius rising that make him such an innovator. Not only did he co-found an herbalism school in New York City, he’s also playing a vital role in shifting the way modern medicine approaches Lyme disease.

Ready to get schooled by Richard Mandelbaum? (You’re gonna love it — I swear!)

Read full show notes HERE  

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Ep 46. Vision is so much more than just seeing what's in front of you. It's about your eyes (which are part of your brain outside of your head) seeing the world, your goals, and processing the way you relate to others. Beyond that, vision "issues" are more than blurry letters, 20/20, or astigmatism, and can actually involve the way that your eyes either work together or fight each other, creating extra stress in your brain! I am so excited for you all to listen to this mind blowing conversation, because this guest is my very own eye doctor who has changed my life and the way I see things... LITERALLY. Meet Behavioral Optometrist Dr. Marni Bessler and get the juice on why vision is connected to things like ADHD, posture and personality, plus what vision struggles can tell us about the way your brain solves problems. "Vision is not just something that happens to us—it’s something we create once the info gets into our brain.”

Complete show notes are HERE
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Ep 75. In 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 sunlight as soon as you wake up, for at least 5 minutes
• Avoiding and/or dimming artificial light come evening
• Pitch-black environment for optimal sleep

AEROBIC EXERCISE

• Zone 2 Training — achieve about 65% of your maximum heart rate
• For example: Walk an incline of ~8-10 around a speed of 3.8 mph for around 30 minutes

ANAEROBIC EXERCISE

• Focus on 70% of your 1-repetition max (find the maximum weight you can handle for 1 rep, then use 70% of that weight for at least 6 sets/4 reps each)
• Learn how to squat well and focus on compound movements
• Invest in a trainer over supplements

STRESS

• Inhale twice, then exhale (this mimics crying/hyperventilation)
• Infrared light to reduce neural inflammation
• Ice baths to create new mitochondria 
• Two grams of both EPA and DHA daily

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Ep 45. This week's episode is an extra special treat for our fellow herb nerds, as I join forces with Clinical Herbalist and educator Kelsey Barrett to go above and beyond herbal medicine 101. You're going to want your notebooks for this one, as we cover everything from "energetics" to "tissue states" — for example, what's the difference between hot and dry muscle pain that aggravates you in the summer, vs cold and damp pain that flares up on a rainy day? We even chat about the power of our ancestral connection to herbs; Kelsey says that plants from your heritage & homeland can work deeper and faster... the body remembers.

Complete show notes are HERE
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Ep 54. Got hormone complaints? Feeling super frustrated and bloated before your period? Does it sometimes feel like you’re ‘stuck’ in life and can’t quite see your vision for the future or how to execute it? Is alcohol feeling harder and harder on your body as you get older? Let’s talk about the Liver meridian in Chinese Medicine, and how something called “Liver Qi Stagnation” affects us all today because of our modern, fast-paced, often stressful lives. We’ve got you with a full breakdown AND the antidote — ways to help your Liver Qi flow free and smooth, so that you feel more emotionally balanced, have better periods, and can let out your anger and emotions in a healthier way when stressed. Plus, we’ve got an extra special guest from Team OO this week – our Director of Digital Marketing, Mina Hadjian is on the mic with me to help translate this complex TCM convo to real-life situations – like a friend in the room with us that always asks the best questions :) We’re talking about why Liver Qi Stagnation is so common, how it’s connected to your hormones, what signs to look out for, and what happens if you ignore your body’s signals and let things fester. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with tangible steps to help support your liver and hormones. Let’s get juicy!

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