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A Whole New YouSelf-Care When You're Confined to Your HomeWe are in uncharted waters here, and the stress is HIGH! The goal of this episode is to spread some positivity during this pandemic but also to keep it real. It is an extra-long episode, so you may need to listen in chunks. But make sure you follow through to the end where Kim and Laurie give some much needed perspective. Anxiety, food, relationships, devices, exercise, and things to entertain us are all discussed. Even when social distancing, we are all in this together! Intro [01:30] Managing stress and anxiety. (“CALM”) Celebrate God’s goodnes...2020-03-311h 26
A Whole New YouKim & Laurie Discuss Relationships with FoodThis is the first of several episodes in which Kim and Laurie revisit expert guest interviews. Today, conversations with Jessica Procini and Melainie Rogers around emotional eating and eating disorders are recapped. We share our personal and professional perspectives as well as important takeaways. Every human can relate to issues with eating in some form. Intro [03:00] The roots run deep with emotional/disordered eating. Laurie shares some personal stories. [09:00] Kim’s poll results from our audience. [14:00] Recap of emotional eating episode. Stuffing down feelings with food. Digesting and moving through emotions. We see...2020-03-1755 min
A Whole New YouReconnecting with Kim & LaurieThis episode is such a BIG deal for Kim and Laurie! It is all about reconnection … reconnecting with each other and you, our loyal listeners! The four main areas of connection we cover are family, self, each other, and listeners. The future of the show is discussed, including a renewed excitement and a more spacious schedule. Intro [01:25] Listener review. [02:25] The purpose of this episode – RECONNECT! [06:25] Reconnecting with our families: The impact that moving has had on Kim’s family and how it has influenced her work. Laurie’s new 2020 planner and her realization...2020-03-0357 min
A Whole New YouConcussion Rescue: How to Heal the Brain w/ Dr. Kabran ChapekDr. Kabran Chapek is the author of CONCUSSION RESCUE: A Comprehensive Program to Heal Traumatic Brain Injury. He is a staff physician at the Amen Clinics, which has been the front line of defense against the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) for over 25 years. He has a special interest in TBIs, the assessment and treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia, PTSD, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Chapek is the founding president of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Intro [01:30] Introduction to Dr. Chapek and why he developed an interest in brain health. [08:17] Why the cur...2020-02-2554 min
A Whole New YouA Revolutionary Approach to Mastering DiabetesCyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH are the cofounders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. Cyrus has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002, and has an undergraduate degree from Stanford University and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from UC Berkeley. Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000, and has been living a plant-based lifestyle since 2006. He worked at Forks Over Knives for 6 years, and earned a Master’s in Public Health in 2019. Intro [01:53] Five-star Review [02:36] Introduction to Cyrus and Robby...2020-02-181h 00
A Whole New YouReducing Inflammation & Healing Dry Eyes w/ Dr. Travis ZiglerDr. Travis Zigler graduated in 2010 from The Ohio State University College of Optometry with Magna Cum Laude honors. He is the founder of Eye Love, https://eyelovethesun.com, whose mission is to heal 1,000,000 dry eye sufferers naturally. Dr. Travis and his wife, Dr. Jenna Zigler, use the profits from Eye Love to fund free and low cost clinics in Jamaica and in the US. They also started a charity called the Eye Love Cares Foundation, https://eyelovecares.org, which provides exams, glasses and sunglasses for those in need, free education, and scholarships for students that align with their mission. ...2020-02-1152 min
A Whole New YouCreating Awareness Around EMF Exposure w/ Cathy CookeCathy Cooke is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist with the National Association of Nutritional Professionals. She uses a functional medicine approach to help people identify imbalances in the body. She is also a Certified Building Biology Environmental Consultant and Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist with the International Institute of Building Biology and Ecology. She assesses buildings for anything that may be causing health problems, including Indoor Air Quality, mold, chemical off-gassing, ventilation, and EMF exposure. Combining holistic nutrition and building biology, she addresses both the body and environment to help her clients achieve optimal health. Originally from Kansas City, MO., she...2020-02-0454 min
A Whole New YouNeuroinflammation: A Sneaky Symptom of Illness w/ Dr. Jannine KrauseDr. Jannine Krause is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist who specializes in anti-aging medicine by helping her patients improve their health and reverse the signs of aging by focusing on nutrition, mobility and stress reduction. Dr. Krause’s unique approach to wellness is simplifying natural medicine and healthy habit formation. She believes that health starts with what we eat, how we move and how well we manage stress. She wants to help prevent little health issues from becoming big ones down the road. She's committed to slowing down the aging process and wants to help others with th...2020-01-2857 min
A Whole New YouHealth Benefits of Spirulina & Chlorella w/ Catharine ArnstonCatharine Arnston has a 30-year career as an international Attache for the Canadian & British governments, publisher of an international magazine and founder of 3 startups. But in 2009, when her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist to change her diet to an alkaline one because it would help her heal, Catharine put her career on hold to help her sister. In the process, she discovered algae, the most alkaline, nutrient-dense plant in the world that no one seemed to know about. Catharine knew algae would be a game-changer for the world if she could just...2020-01-2140 min
A Whole New YouBreaking Free From Emotional EatingJessica Procini is an Emotional Eating Healer and the founder of Escape From Emotional Eating®. She is on a mission to help others use food as fuel rather than as a way to cope, soothe, or escape their busy, stressful lives. She consciously created and specifically designed Escape From Emotional Eating from her own emotional eating journey because Overeaters Anonymous didn’t resonate, and therapy wasn’t enough when it came to getting help to fully end her fight with food. Now being 100% free from her compulsions with food, she helps others do the same through all her levels of su...2020-01-1442 min
A Whole New YouMedicinal Mushrooms with Jeff ChiltonJeff Chilton studied Ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and in 1973 began a 10-year career as a large scale commercial mushroom grower. A founder of MycoMedia, which sponsored 4 mushroom conferences from 1979-1985, Jeff is the co-author of The Mushroom Cultivator, published in 1983. In 1989, Jeff established Nammex, the first company to supply medicinal mushroom extracts to the Nutritional Supplement industry. In 1997, he organized the first organic certification workshop for mushroom production in China. Intro [02:00] Jeff Chilton bio and background [06:25] Nutritional benefits of mushrooms. Protein, good carbs (not starch), beta glucan (the c...2020-01-0753 min
A Whole New YouFinding Happiness Right Where You Are w/ Kim MulvaneyKim Mulvaney is a writer who provides women with tangible advice to start pursuing a life of contentment and fulfillment. Finding joy in the simple things is key to this. Though it can be tough work, being healthy and happy isn't nearly as complicated as we make it. Kim wants to show women how to break through the mental blocks that keep us from living a life of abundance. Intro [01:16] Five-star Review [02:03] Introduction to Kim Mulvaney — her education & work history, family, personal life, and why she decided to start writing to encourage other wome...2019-12-3156 min
A Whole New YoupH-D Feminine HealthDeeannah Seymour developed pH-D Feminine Health in 2014 as an alternative to antibiotics for treatment of yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. After 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Deeannah wanted a remedy backed by published clinical studies. She found hundreds of studies on the use of boric acid vaginal suppositories to treat vaginal odor and itch. Deeannah partnered with Vireo Systems and began producing boric acid suppositories in and FDA registered facility with pharmaceutical grade boric acid. pH-D Feminine Health has been embraced by the medical community and has successfully treated hundreds of thousands of women. Intro [01:20] Deeanna...2019-12-2433 min
A Whole New YouFinding Hope & Healing in the Midst of Tragic Loss w/ Missy LinkletterMissy Linkletter joins us to discuss the tragic loss of her son Justin. She talks about how Justin’s very personal and poignant conversation with her just prior to his death changed the course of her life. Despite overwhelming grief, Missy kept her promise to Justin and lost an extraordinary amount of weight and made the commitment to get healthy. Missy now writes about her journey of grief and hope. Her passion is to help other women know the true, Living Water, that forever satisfies the longing soul. Her prayer is for every woman to treasure God and His Wo...2019-12-1741 min
A Whole New YouEating Disorder Recovery w/ Melainie RogersMelainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian dedicated to supporting others in their quest to achieve long-term recovery. She is the Founder and Executive Director of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ and Melainie Rogers Nutrition, llc in New York City. BALANCE offers a variety of outpatient programs for people of all ages, sizes and genders including a day and evening program, nutritional counseling, and groups for men, loved ones, body image, emotional eating concerns and more. Free ebook: https://www.redefiningwellness.co/get-the-ebook-1 Intro [01:2...2019-12-1058 min
A Whole New YouGetting to the Root of Breathing Issues w/ Dr. Madan KandulaPresident and Founder of ADVENT, Dr. Madan Kandula, MD takes an iron fist in a velvet glove approach to combat the conventional constructs of a failed heath care system. Board certified in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Kandula has been a pioneer in developing new techniques and treatments for nose, sinus, snoring and sleep apnea complaints. His desire to get to the root of the issue instead of using continuous band-aids is right in-line with the holistic health approach of this podcast. We loved having his expertise on our show! Intro [01:15] Dr. Kandula bio. ...2019-12-0350 min
A Whole New YouListener Feedback on ExerciseWe really love and appreciate listener engagement!! Thank you for all your feedback on the exercise series! We put a whole episode together based on what form of exercise you like best and why. Our listeners are so smart and give such great advice. For all of you that shared insight, get ready for your shout-out in this episode! Intro [01:40] Recap of exercise series. [05:25] Weight training (including CrossFit). [19:00] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/links below) [21:25] Other forms of exercise- Orange Theory, a mix of everything, classic ballet class or danc...2019-11-261h 00
A Whole New YouWhy Women Should Lift Weights TooWeight training just for guys…NO WAY! Today Laurie and Kim debunk some common misconceptions about women lifting weights. Laurie shares good ways to get started and lots of useful, easy options at home or in a gym. Kim talks about the many benefits and touches on the importance of protein. Intro [01:00] Some common misconceptions. [04:30] Options- 1:1 training, group training, Beachbody/streaming in front of a mirror at home to check alignment, free-weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells), machines, body weight (pushups, pull-ups, squats, lounges), resistance bands. [15:15] Show partners Perfect Supplements & Amazon (discount code/links below...2019-11-1940 min
A Whole New YouWhy a Healthy Pelvic Floor is the Key to a Strong Body with Dr. Brianne GroganWith over nine million views on YouTube, articles featured on MindBodyGreen, and a 5-star reviewed book, Dr. Brianne Grogan, PT, DPT is a respected voice in the field of women’s health and wellness. She describes her YouTube channel as “the home of core + pelvic floor friendly fitness,” and is loved by her viewers for her down-to-earth, compassionate approach. Intro [01:30] Introduction to Dr. Brianne Grogan — her history of pelvic floor issues, work in physical therapy, concentration on women’s health, beginning of her business [09:00] FemFusion Fitness — Dr. Bri’s YouTube channel — safe & effective exercises/information...2019-11-1251 min
A Whole New YouConvenient & Effective At-Home Workouts w/ Jara WahlertJara Wahlert has lost over 50 pounds by using multiple Beachbody workout programs from her home. After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis five years ago, she has also completely turned her health around. She is happily married and a mom of two. Jara loves to be active and live a healthy lifestyle, and she loves to share her journey, hoping to inspire and motivate others! Intro [01:15] Introduction to Jara [03:48] Jara’s past health struggles with ulcerative colitis, the dietary changes she made to reclaim her health and reverse her condition, how she lost over 50 lbs. wit...2019-11-0531 min
A Whole New YouThe Benefits of Barre Exercise with Joanna AmelioGraduating from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in pre-med and psychology, Joanna has always had a fascination with the workings of the human mind and body. After college, she thrived in Chicago for 11 years as a successful consultant and entrepreneur. All the while, this lifelong fitness enthusiast maintained her pursuit of a targeted exercise regimen that was both physically challenging and mentally stimulating — Enter the Dailey Method. After moving back to her native Pittsburgh, it was clear that her home town and this ideal workout just had to meet. Joanna is thrilled the people of western Pennsy...2019-10-2924 min
A Whole New YouRace to the Finish: Prepping for a Marathon w/ Amy WilsonAmy Wilson is a wife, partner, and encourager to the love of her life, Trent. She’s also a mama to three amazing human beings ages 13, 11, and 8. Amy is a runner, former educator, book worm, podcast addict, and love warrior. She strives to be intentional in her marriage, parenting, friendships, and faith. Running was once a chore and is now a life saver for her. She often credits it for keeping her sane. Amy is an advocate for childhood cancer awareness and pediatric brain cancer in particular. She dreams of a world where there is a cure for cancer in all of...2019-10-2233 min
A Whole New YouWhat Form of Exercise Works Best For You?What is your favorite form of exercise? What type of exercise are you intimidated by? In today’s kick off of a very informative exercise series, Kim and Laurie share their personal experience and history with exercise. Get ready to chuckle about Laurie’s totally 80’s spandex aerobics in college! Appropriate exercise can change with the seasons of life and definitely is not one-size-fits-all. Intro [01:30] Review from Kimberly Susanne [02:25] Kick-off of exercise series [04:00] Laurie’s experience with cheerleading, her girls dancing, instructing aerobics, weight training, gym days as a single woman, working out with...2019-10-1550 min
A Whole New YouWhy We Need Probiotics w/ "Buddies in My Belly" Inventor Sarah MorganSarah Morgan, The Gene Queen, is known for her innovative ideas that connect science to everyday life in a way that impacts thousands. Albert Einstein’s quote, “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough,” has inspired Sarah to write and communicate in a way that a 4-year-old or a 40-year-old will understand. Sarah is the Founder and CEO of Buddies In My Belly, a health education company delivering serious science for serious health in a way that is seriously fun for the whole family. Intro and 5-Star Review [02:10] Introduction...2019-10-0847 min
A Whole New YouFinding the Beauty in Stepparenting w/ Cheyenne HinkleCheyenne Hinkle is a full-time stepmother of 3 boys, a wife, Second Grade teacher, spin enthusiast and instructor, and avid reader and podcast listener. She went from being a single girl that ate take-out most nights and got a minimum of 9 hours of sleep a night to juggling a husband, household, 3 rowdy boys and a full-time career. Intro and 5-Star Review [02:00] Introduction to Cheyenne (about herself, family life, work, history) [08:24] Marrying a man who was a “package deal” with 3 boys; How they prepared the boys ahead of time for the transition to having a stepmothe...2019-10-0141 min
A Whole New YouThe Joys & Challenges of Raising a Child With Down SyndromeJamie Karlovits is a stay at home mom to 3 kids plus a furry one. Her daughter Emily has Down Syndrome which has added the title of Special Needs Mom to her credentials. She shares her busy and crazy life with her husband Doug. Jamie has a blog called Mindful in the Muddle where she creates awareness, connection, encouragement and joy along with a little humor. Prior to being a stay at home mom, Jamie was an event planner for corporations and associations. She received her bachelor degree in Communications from John Carroll University. Intro and 5-Star Review2019-09-241h 02
A Whole New YouTransitions: Back to School & Kim's MoveTransitions! We are transitioning seasons from summer to fall and schedules from lax to structured. The kids headed back to school to new classrooms, new classmates, and higher level work. When we are changing, we are growing though it can feel scary and stressful at the time. In this episode, both Kim and Laurie share about their recent times of change and life lessons. Intro [01:20] Shared an iTunes review [02:00] Transitions – new headsets for first virtual recording, Laurie’s 11 inch hair cut, back to school, and Kim’s big changes. [05:45] Kim’s story about job lo...2019-09-1749 min
A Whole New YouFinding Food Freedom with Thyroid DiseaseJustine Clark is a Certified Health Coach, Life Coach, and group fitness instructor specializing in holistic weight loss. She is the creator of 90-Day Total Body Transformation. Justine combines her background of extreme dieting, emotional eating and thyroid disease to help career-driven women lose weight for good with more food, fun exercise, and lifelong habits. Intro and 5-Star Review [02:00] Introduction to Justine [04:06] Justine’s history with diet, weight loss, and thyroid issues [09:45] About Justine’s diagnosis, signs and symptoms, and treatment [14:33] The role of gut health in disease and ailments...2019-09-1055 min
A Whole New YouHealing Autoimmunity With Food and Faith w/ Cecily DickeyCecily lives on a farm in Canada. She’s passionate about eating whole foods for life, and for healing. She has 10 years experience as a nurse, however, her focus has shifted to helping other women understand their own health and purpose AND grow in knowledge and faith. She encourages them to live each day with intention. Cecily and her husband Kyle have 3 children, and they enjoy homeschooling them, pursuing new adventures, and living life to the fullest! Intro [01:53] Introduction to Cecily [03:54] Cecily’s history, family, work as an RN/entrepreneur/blogger [06:19] About Cecily’...2019-09-0352 min
A Whole New YouGiveaway! & How You Can Help Our ShowThis is a brief show to talk about our show affiliates and to announce a GIVEAWAY! Your support of our show means the world to us, and we couldn’t continue without your help. Our show affiliates allow us to continue to produce great content, and the giveaway is just a big “thanks” for being a part of our community of listeners. If you use our affiliate links to purchase products, A Whole New You Podcast will make a small commission which helps to support production costs. This is at NO additional cost to you! ...2019-08-2711 min
A Whole New YouHelping Children Challenge Anxiety with Chandra ChappellChandra Chappell has a Master’s degree in psychology and is certified in Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She has years of experience working as a therapist with children who have anxiety related diagnosis. She is taking a break from her career to raise her two children. With plans to begin working outside the home again, she feels very passionate about providing education regarding anxiety and ways to self - manage anxiety. Intro [01:13] Shared an itunes review [02:00] Intro to Chandra – professional background and personal experiences [06:35] Different types of anxiety- social, performance, generalized (what-if), phobias...2019-08-2035 min
A Whole New YouAnxiety Coach Rebecca Wiseman Empowers Women to Take Back Their LivesRebecca is an anxiety coach and the founder of Wizebody Wellness, where she holds hands with women looking to step out of anxiety and step into who they are. After spending almost a decade in the Corporate world, and getting diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Rebecca made it her mission to heal herself and others suffering from mental dis-ease. She uses anxiety not as a condition to “fix,” but rather as a tool to uncover hidden insecurities, self-doubt, and other imbalances preventing women from shining bright. Her motto is, "Life is short, let's find joy.” Intro [01:13] Show part...2019-08-131h 09
A Whole New YouBattling Anxiety From a Biblical Perspective with Shanda FulbrightShanda Fulbright lives in California with her husband and three boys. She is a licensed ordained minster with the Church of God and has been in ministry for more than twenty years. She leads women’s bible study groups weekly and loves teaching women how to apply biblical truths to real life situations in order to live the abundant life offered through faith in Jesus. She is a blogger, speaker and is currently releasing her first Bible study titled Reflections of Eve. Her hobbies include Crossfit, traveling with her family and teaching 5th graders. Intro [01:13] Show partn...2019-08-061h 06
A Whole New YouOur Personal Experiences with AnxietyEVERYONE struggles with anxiety though it may manifest differently for each person. Today’s episode is the first in a series on this topic. Kim and Laurie share some of their personal stories and struggles with anxiety. The physical symptoms are discussed as well as some healthier ways to deal with it. As the series goes on, multiple guests will be interviewed to give us all tools in our toolbox to control this series health issue. Intro [01:25] Shared an itunes review [02:40] Kim shares her personal struggles with anxiety [11:00] Hormones impacted by anx...2019-07-3038 min
A Whole New YouBoosting Immunity (Encore)Back-to-school means back to germs! We chose to air this encore episode before school starts so that we can build up our immune systems and be ready. There are many foods and lifestyle practices that can help support your body and immunity. We talk about several of them in addition to some helpful vitamins and essential oils. Various things that you may not associate with a healthy immune system such as cold exposure, gut health, and fermented foods are discussed. There are even some tips on experimenting with making your own pickles, sauerkraut, and bone broth. The “what, why, and h...2019-07-2350 min
A Whole New YouWhy & How to Eat Real Food (Encore)This encore episode is perfectly timed to air during harvest season when fresh and local produce are readily available. Kim gives important information from her book on anti-angiogenic foods, the importance of organic and non-GMO, other high quality foods and how to identify them. Now that you fully understand the impact this type of food can have on your family’s health, how do you incorporate more of it into your day? Laurie shares some tips and tricks she works on with her health coaching clients to get more servings of fruit and vegetables into the day and get bus...2019-07-161h 03
A Whole New YouIntroduction to the Show & Cohosts (Encore Episode)In this encore episode, you will get to know the hosts Kim and Laurie. They share their background, credentials, and family life. They also talk about how they connected and how their skills compliment each other so well. Find out why the podcast is named “A Whole New You"…this is loaded with meaning. The podcast will cover many topics relevant to maintaining optimal wellness, some of which are touched upon in this episode. Kim and Laurie want this to be a place for women to feel understood and supported on their journey to health and happiness. 2019-07-0924 min
A Whole New YouUpcoming Episodes & Series UpdateToday, we discuss upcoming shows and series in this short and to-the-point episode. Kim talks about big life changes happening with her and her family. Laurie discusses what summer looks like in her home. We talk about some encore episodes that will be released, and we tease about two exciting series on the horizon in which we’ll interview multiple guests. We hope you’re looking forward to a great summer with us! Thanks for being here! Podcast website: www.awholenewyoupodcast.com Kim’s website: www.kimmaravich.com Laurie’s website: www.simplyem...2019-07-0211 min
A Whole New YouBalancing Hormones Naturally with Kate Kelleher of Be BalancedKate Kelleher, Weight Loss Center franchise owner discusses the founder of Be Balanced, Dawn Cutillo’s method for natural hormone balancing. Dawn learned about the impact that stress has on key hormone imbalances that causes weight, mood, and sleep issues. She developed a system to help with weight control and overall health and tackles issues like insulin imbalance, female sex hormone imbalance, and the effects of stress in relation to cortisol. These elements combined with many others form the holistic approach that allows for effective weight loss through “Natural Hormone Balancing.” Be Balanced fills the gaps between the weight loss i...2019-06-2537 min
A Whole New YouHow Fasting Does the Body GoodHayley Ryczek is the voice of the popular healthy cooking and natural lifestyle blog, Health Starts in the Kitchen. She has authored cookbooks “Without Grain” and “Fermented Foods at Every Meal.” She is also a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Hayley aims to make the world a healthy place, one kitchen at a time, through her real-food recipes. She is known for converting everyone’s favorite foods to healthier versions, proving that eating healthfully doesn’t have to be depriving. Most often you will find Hayley in her kitchen because she has an insat...2019-06-1852 min
A Whole New YouA Behind the Scenes Look at Organic Farming with Chris & Jennifer BrenckleBrenckle's Organic Farm and Greenhouse has been serving Cranberry and New Sewickley Townships, as well as, the whole Beaver Valley since 1949. Chances are you've seen their products before, whether you knew it or not. Their flowers have adorned many churches' altars and gardens, decorated Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, and you may have tasted their produce through the years at various local markets and chain super markets. Today Brenckle's Organic Farm and Greenhouse is a family farm focused on its commitment to their local community and excited about expanding their area of service. Intro [01:40] Intro to Brenc...2019-06-1133 min
A Whole New YouCan You Imagine Eating 15 Lbs. of Produce in One Day?Clean Juice was founded in 2014 by Kat & Landon Eckels. The first store was opened at Birkdale Village in Charlotte, North Carolina. There are now over 100 locations in 16 states. At Clean Juice they know that every good and perfect gift is from above and believe in a Healthy Body and Strong Spirit. They are the only 100% USDA certified organic juice and smoothie franchised juice bar in the United States. Intro [01:40] Introduction to Ann Marie and Clean Juice Wexford [07:30] Why cleanse? -give your systems a break and flood the body with countless vitamins and minera...2019-06-0436 min
A Whole New YouBreaking Up with Diet Culture & Finding Freedom Pursuing True Health with Rita RogersRita Rogers has 13 years experience as a nurse in a cardiovascular ICU where she's still practicing. But currently, she spends most of her working hours blogging and helping people one-on-one get to the root of their health and weight pain points through nutrition and supplementation. She and her husband have two little girls and live a midwestern farm life. Intro [01:09] 5 Star Review [01:44] Introduction to Rita [05:42] Background behind Rita’s “Healthy Beat Skinny” website and Instagram, How she let being healthy conquer her desire to be skinny. [08:40] Rita’s past relationship with...2019-05-2851 min
A Whole New YouWebsite Tips: How to Grow Your Email List & Get More Sales with Brenna McGowanBrenna McGowan returns for another interview to give tips on how to grow your website’s email list, maximize traffic, and increase sales. Brenna is a marketing strategist and copywriter from the Sacramento area who helps small businesses create personal and strategic marketing plans. Intro [01:06] 5 Star Review [01:52] Introduction to Brenna [04:16] Why it’s important to get people’s email addresses & how to collect them: Mailchimp marketing, pop-ups, landing pages, freebies, embedded forms, Welcome Series emails, subject lines. Amy Porterfield says, “The strength of your business is directly tied to the quantity of your email...2019-05-2159 min
A Whole New YouInstagram Tips: How to Grow a Loyal & Engaged Following with Brenna McGowanBrenna McGowan is a marketing strategist and copywriter. After years of helping companies with their writing and marketing, she decided to start her own business in April of 2017. Since then, she has helped small businesses create personal and strategic marketing plans focusing on organic social media marketing and copywriting. Brenna lives near Sacramento, California with her husband of 21 years. When she is not working you can find her driving her three kids around, going to yoga or reading a book. Intro [00:57] 5 Star Review [02:00] Introduction to Brenna [06:05] Brenna’s history and her company2019-05-141h 04
A Whole New YouSpring Renewal: Ways to Embrace the Season's Energy & Green Cleaning TipsA short, uplifting episode full of great perspective on the energy of this wonderful spring season. We review 7 rituals for spring renewal as well as some thrifty tips on green cleaning. Intro [01:00] Shared an itunes review and talked about the need for more detailed show notes [06:00] Shared DailyOm passage about spring [07:50] Inner peace- let go of the old and make room for the new [12:50] 7 rituals for spring renewal- de-clutter your living space, clear out mental and emotional clutter, start a new daily practice, try out something new, spend time outdoor...2019-05-0730 min
A Whole New YouThe Simplicity of Healing from Stage 4 Cancer with Kathy BeroKathy Mydlach Bero’s remarkable recovery from two rare and aggressive forms of cancer, took her advocacy work into a whole new arena. She is an international best-selling author, speaker, consultant, reiki master and integrative health and cancer coach, working to change the way we look at chronic disease. Her best-selling book E.A.T. An Unconventional Decade In The Life Of A Cancer Patient was written in journal format, and is based on the 18 journals Kathy kept during her battle with two rare and aggressive cancers. Prior to her cancer diagnosis, Bero’s work ranged widely to include advocacy...2019-04-301h 10
A Whole New You"360 Health" Cancer Prevention by Kim MaravichKim’s book 360 Health is packed with information and serves as a great reference tool. It is a guide to cancer prevention, healing foods, and total body wellness. The book focuses on anti-angiogenic foods which are cancer preventative and, conversely, on foods that foster cancer growth. This episode further explains other important factors in preventing cancer and provides a message of hope for everyone, even those who’ve already been diagnosed with the disease. Intro [01:00] How Kim’s book impacted Laurie and touched other people’s lives [05:40] Backstory of the book and message of...2019-04-2357 min
A Whole New YouThe Importance of Morning Routines & How to Simplify Yours with Chanelle NeilsonChanelle Neilson, RYT is the host and creator of the Moms Who Know Podcast. She is the author of Parenting with Purpose, which has been translated into Chinese. She has worked in the fitness industry for 20 years and is a certified yoga instructor. She loves sunshine, healthy living, and dark chocolate. Chanelle is the mother of 5 kids and married to her best friend. She loves helping moms take care of themselves and grow so they can take better care of their families. Intro [01:45] Introduction to Chanelle [08:12] Why morning routines are so helpf...2019-04-1639 min
A Whole New You"Present Over Perfect" Lessons & TakeawaysThis book has been life-changing for so many people, and today we share some of those stories as well as our personal takeaways. Not only does the title of the book catch the attention of moms everywhere, but the cover also says, “Leaving behind frantic for a simpler, more soulful way of living.” On the inside book flap, the author Shauna Niequist writes, “Present Over Perfect is an invitation to this journey that has changed my life. I’ll walk this path with you, a path away from frantic pushing and proving, and toward your essential self, the one you were...2019-04-0940 min
A Whole New YouChiropractic Care Benefits with Dr. Josh HandtDr. Josh Handt is the CEO of Lifestyle Locker and an owner and partner at The New York Chiropractic Life Center. He also teaches other doctors and health professionals to create their own podcast and how to share it with their current and future health tribe. Dr. Josh firmly believes that a life worth living is a life worth living in abundance. He finds the need to share the importance of the intimate relationship between lifestyle and abundant life. Abundance in everything from health to finances, to relationships, and even spirituality. Intro [01:04] Introduction to Dr...2019-04-0237 min
A Whole New YouOrganic Wine Health BenefitsThere can be many benefits of drinking wine, but not all wines are created equal. In this episode, we discuss the differences between conventional wines vs organic and clean-crafted. All the benefits of red wine are highlighted including how it can promote good health, relaxing feelings, and fun! Intro [01:00] Drinking at 10am — NOT!, puking kids, Laurie’s 43rd birthday [09:50] Pros and cons of drinking wine [20:25] Why organic wine [26:50] Problems with non-organic wines [33:50] Clean-crafted or dry farmed wines [40:00] Wine and listening to your body, moments of solitude and impor...2019-03-2646 min
A Whole New YouGut Health with Lahana Vigliano of Thrival NutritionLahana Vigliano is a certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Thrival Nutrition. She specializes in helping women who struggle with weight loss, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and chronic fatigue. She creates tons of free resources on her website to help women feed their families healthier with real food recipes, blogs, and podcasts! Outside of her love for nutrition, she is a mama of 2 and a wife! Intro [01:42] Introduction to Lahana [03:33] Lahana’s company Thrival Nutrition [08:17] What is “leaky gut?” [12:50] Top foods that influence good gut health [19:22] Favorite supplements for le...2019-03-1938 min
A Whole New YouEssential Oils Usage & SafetyThere truly is an oil for everything! Essential oils are powerful tools that enable us to take charge of the health of ourselves and our families. In previous episodes, we discuss different benefits of oils in relation to various topics but this one is dedicated to communicating how to use your oils as well as some safety guidelines. The power of essential oils needs to be respected so today we cover dilution, dosage, hot oils, photosensitive oils, and sensitivity reactions. Intro [01:00] Power and potency [04:00] Diffusing [06:30] Topical application [15:00] Oral/internal [17:00] ...2019-03-1231 min
A Whole New YouInterview with Children's Book Author Pamela Power ScanlonPamela Power Scanlon, M.S. is the author of The Super Dynamos and a Family Health Educator & Advocate with certifications in MBSR-T, health coaching, and children’s yoga. Her mission through her blog and books is to empower families to feel healthy and happy from the inside out by shifting to a Love-Motivated Lifestyle that serves their whole health. If you’d like your family to experience greater joy and fulfillment, visit www.pamelapowerscanlon.com. To contact Pamela about book events, workshops and retreats, please email pamela@pamelapowerscanlon.com Intro [01:00] Pamela’s background [04:50...2019-03-0541 min
A Whole New YouWhat Can a Health Coach Do For You?Health Coaching is a bit of a new and upcoming industry so many people are unclear on the role of a health coach and how they can help you. Today Kim interviews Laurie on the type of work she is doing with her clients and her 6 month program, The Simply Empowered Mom. In person vs. virtual sessions are discussed as well as some one time services such as grocery store tours, pantry makeovers, simple dinner menu, cooking demos, lessons on juicing and reducing toxins sessions. We also talk about the health coaching certification process through IIN and how Laurie app...2019-02-2641 min
A Whole New YouWhy & How To Eat Real FoodThis is one of our favorite things to talk about!! Kim gives some really important information from her book on anti-angiogenic foods, the importance of organic and non-GMO, other high quality foods and how to identify them. Now that you fully understand the impact this type of food can have on your family’s health, how do you incorporate more of it into your day? Laurie shares some tips and tricks she works on with her health coaching clients to get more servings of fruit and vegetables into the day and get busy people back in their kitchens! You don’t...2019-02-191h 02
A Whole New YouPopular Dietary TheoriesVarious dietary theories are covered, and we highlight the basics for each in this comprehensive episode. The foods allowed or eliminated are reviewed as well as pros and cons. Intro [01:55] Listeners' input on diets they are following [04:00] Discussion about our approach to this episode [07:40] Beachbody 21 Day Fix [10:30] Whole30 [13:40] Mediterranean Diet [16:00] Vegan/Vegetarian [20:50] Keto [27:34] Paleo [31:30] AIP (Autoimmune Paleo) [38:00] Carnivore Diet [41:50] Weight Watchers [45:00] DASH [47:30] Low Fat [52:05] Intermittent Fasting If you are feeling a little overwhel...2019-02-1259 min
A Whole New YouBenefits of T-Tapp Exercise with Margaret BarryOur first interview! Margaret Barry is a Certified T-Tapp Trainer, Certified Fitness Trainer, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She lives in western North Carolina with her husband and 1-year-old daughter. An avid researcher in the field of holistic health and corrective exercise, she is passionate about helping women feel strong, comfortable and confident in their bodies by teaching the T-Tapp method of exercise in addition to offering personalized nutrition counseling. She works with women of all ages, teaching in-person lessons as well as classes via web streaming. Specializing in fitness and nutrition for pregnancy and postpartum, Margaret loves helping women...2019-02-0555 min
A Whole New YouRedefining Self-Care: Quick Tips for Busy WomenHow do you define self-care? Today we get super personal on what that looks like in our lives. Since we both are at different stages in our motherhood journey, we are able to give a nice range of perspectives. Self-care can be simple, quick practices that make us as women feel taken care of. It is not “one size fits all,” so a comprehensive list of ideas is discussed such as food, collagen, nature, essential oils, skin care regimens, saying no, exercise, and other things that literally only take minutes! Intro [01:00] Definition of self-care and Kim’...2019-01-291h 03
A Whole New YouTips for Boosting ImmunityThere are many foods and lifestyle practices that can help support your body and immunity. Today we will talk about several of them in addition to some helpful vitamins and essential oils. Various things that you may not associate with a healthy immune system such as cold exposure, gut health, and fermented foods are discussed. There are even some tips on experimenting with making your own pickles, sauerkraut, and bone broth. The “what, why, and how" of these different areas are addressed so that you feel empowered to implement them in your day-to-day life. Let’s make this your healthi...2019-01-2249 min
A Whole New YouSimple & Effective Ways to Detoxify Your BodyPopular thoughts and feelings around the word “detox" are addressed. Depending on your current lifestyle, we understand this can mean different things to different people. Ideas surrounding detox can range from cutting back on beer and wings to eliminating all inflammatory foods. We review the systems our bodies inherently have in place to flush toxins. We’ll also look at physical symptoms you may experience indicating your body needs some assistance in detoxification. To help with that, many practices are discussed involving food and lifestyle. Supplements are also touched upon. The environment exposes us to so much we can’t contr...2019-01-1551 min
A Whole New YouIntroduction to the Show & Cohosts You will get to know the hosts Kim and Laurie in this episode. They share their background, credentials, and family life. They also discuss how they connected and how their skills compliment each other so well. Find out why the podcast is named “A Whole New You"…this is loaded with meaning. The podcast will cover many topics relevant to maintaining optimal wellness, some of which are touched upon in this episode. Kim and Laurie want this to be a place for women to feel understood and supported on their journey to health and happiness. 0:58 Meet...2018-12-1423 min