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Doing It Different145: Preparing for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum: Body, Mind, and Soul with Tracey Grant from @wholedailylifeA holistic approach to preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Get insights into one woman’s thoughts as she prepares her body, mind and life to welcome a new member to her family. Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights 2:08 Preparing mentally for pregnancy 15:13 Deciding between a home birth and hospital birth 39:35 Prepping for postpartum diet and the first 40 days approach 47:59 Recommendations for people considering getting pregnant Resources We Mention: Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Related Episodes: 2023-05-2551 minDoing It Different144: Body Image, Societal Expectations, Stress - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and How to Get Your Missing Period Back with Dani Sheriff of The HA SocietyThis episode explores the delicate balance between our body's needs and societal expectations in a discussion on hypothalamic amenorrhea. My guest shares her personal story to help others and shed light on the struggles of body image, the pressures we face, and the importance of building a harmonious relationship with ourselves. Guest: Dani Sheriff Highlights 2:27 What is hypothalamic amenorrhea 13:06 The healing protocol for getting a period back 18:02 Why reverse dieting doesn’t work for hypothalamic amenorrhea 25:33 What is the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) 32...2023-05-1648 minDoing It DifferentWTF is EMF Exposure? How To Have a Healthy, Safe, Secure and Balanced Relationship with Digital TechnologyWhat are the effects of EMF exposure on your health and the health of your loved ones? This episode dives into the science behind EMF, explains why it's particularly harmful to children, and gives practical tips for reducing exposure. This conversation was a game-changer for me and I hope for you too! Guest: August Brice Highlights 3:00 What is EMF 13:01 Why kids are more sensitive to EMF 20:17 Should you turn off your wifi to reduce EMF exposure? 25:33 How to protect yourself from EMFs ...2023-05-0937 minDoing It Different142: Tips to Transform Your Relationship: Agreements, Collaboration, Conflict, Healing & Growth with Will and Krista VanderveerThis couple's unique approach to agreements and conflict resolution can transform your relationship and change the world. Will and Krista Vanderveer are a couple who inspire with their impactful tools and pursuit of a partnership that brings out the best in each other while making a difference in the world. In this episode, we delve into their story, exploring how they navigate conflict and deepen their connection through shared values and a shared purpose. Guest: Will and Krista Vanderveer Highlights 10:00 Thinking in terms of what’s best for us...2023-05-0247 minDoing It Different141: OUR Truths about Parenting Q&A: Fatigue, Recovery, Creative Outings, Travel, Contact Napping, and Our Relationship with Austin Brawner, my husbandMy personal mission is to share my truths about parenting and what my experience has been. And it’s largely been a positive experience me, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. But - in a time when parenting and becoming a mom is often sugar-coated by society and we only hear the “adorable” moments it’s important to me to be real. In this episode, I’m answering your questions about what parenting has been like for me, as honestly as I can. Guest: Austin Brawner (my husband) Highlights ...2023-04-2544 minDoing It Different140: Cultivating Your One Life: Friendship, Dreams, Women Supporting Women, and Finding Your Purpose with Alex Kemp and Bryn Daylor“Nothing in life really makes sense, so you might as well follow your dreams”. This episode is full of inspiration and strategy for cultivating your one life. Guest: Alex Kemp and Bryn Daylor Highlights 7:55 What the Dream Accelerator is 11:31 How to define your purpose 17:14 Finding the calling and connection to your inner path 21:34 The 4 levels of purpose 38:59 Hot takes on triggers Related Episodes: Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez Podcast 119: Picking Up the Piece...2023-04-1852 minDoing It Different139: The Individual Experience of Breastfeeding: Insights from Three Incredible MamasIn this episode, I'll be sharing three women's unique experience of breastfeeding, as it is a journey that differs for each mother. This is not meant to be a commentary on whether or not to breastfeed, but rather to provide insight into the experience of breastfeeding. Highlights 5:17 Steps to prepare to breastfeed before baby comes 15:26 Working with a lactation consultant 25:07 Advice on the experience of breastfeeding for mamas 46:24 SNS: supplementary nursing system - what it is 57:03 Breastfeeding product recommendations 1:01:34 Advice for mamas who are str...2023-04-111h 33Doing It Different138: Who Should Try Ozone Therapy: How it Works, The Healing Properties, Detoxing from Mold & Why it’s Not Toxic with Micah Lowe of Simply O3This episode is intended to serve at ozone therapy 101. We’re clarifying some of the confusing information about ozone, why it’s not just a pollutant, how it can help heal your body and who should try Ozone Therapy. Guest: Micah Lowe Highlights 6:13 What ozone is and how it works in the body 7:07 Clarifying why ozone is more commonly known as a pollutant 10:51 How to utilize ozone therapy and apply it to the body 17:46 Who is benefiting the most from ozone treatment right now 22:50 Is it p...2023-04-0435 minDoing It Different137: Filling the Gap in Women’s Health Education: Everything You Need to Know When You’re Trying (Or Trying Not) To Conceive with Lindsay Meisel of Ava BraceletWhen you’re trying (or trying not) to conceive - do you know when you have the best chance of getting pregnant? Standard American women’s health education has left some gaps for many of us. 75% of women don’t know when the best time in their cycle to conceive is (I didn’t). So this episode is to educate women and men on what to do if they want to start their baby journey. Guest: Lindsay Meisel Highlights 8:36 What Ava Bracelet does 21:12 How hormones change during the cycle an...2023-03-211h 04
Johnson City Living127. Colin and Carly JohnsonOn today's episode we FLIP the SCRIPT. Colin's lovely wife Carly interviews Colin so that you, the listeners, can get to know him a little bit better. They talk about some things they love about Johnson City, as well as some Real Estate topics. Colin will begin sharing information in the Real Estate industry in future episodes to keep you updated on trends in the market. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks for listening!
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Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with...2023-03-1755 minDoing It Different136: Micro-dosing LSD: Physical and Mental Health Benefits, Finding the Right Dose, And Clinical Research with Paul Austin of Third WaveAll your questions about safely micro-dosing LSD, answered. Guest: Paul Austin Highlights 6:14 The impacts of micro-dosing LSD twice a week for 7 months 8:30 What is the Third Wave of psychedelics 13:59 Resources for finding people to assist with psychedelic experiences 17:38 What exactly is micro-dosing, and how should it feel 27:25 Psychedelics and stimulating the vagus nerve 31:55 Protocols for finding the right dose Resources We Mention: Book Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide To Upgrade Your Life by Paul Austin ...2023-03-1448 minDoing It Different135: Dietary Needs of Babies: Food Allergies, Meat vs Plants, Iron and Responsive Feeding Styles with Megan Garcia a Chinese Medicine PractitionerWhat are the dietary needs of babies? What we eat directly impacts our health, and what we feed our children can change the course of their life's health journey. Guest: Megan Garcia Highlights 6:55 Dietary needs for babies 14:49 Exposing babies to allergens 24:06 Using responsive feeding style and baby-led weaning 34:37 Why are food allergies so common in kids? 38:24 Not every good reaction is a sign of allergy Resources We Mention: megangarcia.com B-24 Project Related...2023-03-0747 minDoing It Different134: Crash Course in Functional Nutrition: Sleep, Stress, Genetics, Healthfully Dieting (vs trend Dieting), Deficient Nutrients & More with Andrea NakayamaAndrea is leading a movement to transform the health industry, empowering patients and practitioners alike with the systems and tools of Functional Nutrition. Guest: Andrea Nakayama Highlights 4:39 The state of chronic health conditions in the US 8:33 Gut health tests - when to test and why a diagnosis is just one piece 20:40 What is pre-diabetes and why 1 in 3 Americans has it 33:14 Finding diet health in a way that nurtures & includes instead of removes foods 38:21 One of the biggest deficient nutrients is fiber - why it’s so...2023-02-2849 minDoing It Different133: Well That Sucked, Now What? How to Come Back from Hard Places with Author, Dr. Neeta BhushanI love talking about the hard decisions the hard times in life and how to move through them. This episode is just that with the author of That Sucked, Now What. Dr. Bhushan shares her framework for moving through challenges and how the universe can teach us if we listen. Guest: Dr. Neeta Bhushan Highlights 5:41 Growing up as an immigrant in a household with high pressure to achieve 11:44 Some of the major tools to help personal development 18:23 How to active good stress 23:43 How to physically catch...2023-02-2147 minDoing It Different132: Holistic Modalities Combined With Conventional Medicine to Support Your Child's Immune System: RSV, Ear Infections, Fevers & Antibiotic Use with Dr. Elisa SongThe media has been full of stories of children’s hospitals filling up and kids getting sicker more often and worse since the lockdowns of COVID 3 years ago. What’s really going on with our kid’s immune systems? Today’s guest is a doctor who uses holistic modalities combined with conventional medicine to support your child’s immune system and health. Guest: Dr. Elisa Song Highlights 2:41 Are kids getting sicker right now? What exactly is going on with RSV and other diseases 9:24 What parents should focus on for immunity...2023-02-1448 minDoing It Different131: Healing After a C-Section, Recovery, Scar Massage, Underwear Tips and MoreWhen my home birth plan didn’t go as planned, I ended up having a cesarean birth in the hospital. I’ve learned a lot about healing after a c-section since then. My guest in this episode runs c-section rehabilitation. Guest: Janette Yee Highlights 8:01 The gap in care & why normal surgery release protocols don’t happen for c-sections 19:03 I just had a c-section - now what 30:50 How to help your scar heal faster 36:09 What to do instead of scar massage if you’re unable...2023-02-0840 minDoing It Different130: Mini Check-in from Carly Before 2023: How it's Going, What's Up, and The Plan for Next YearWhat to get excited about for the new year with Doing It Different with a quick check-in from Carly before 2023. Highlights Life with a newborn Building a house Envisioning the future New topics and themes for the new year Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here2022-12-0610 minDoing It Different126: HEALING HANDS: Mercier Therapy For Increased Fertility, Healing from C-Section and Bringing Blood Flow To Reproductive Organs with Dr. Jennifer MercierDr. Jennifer Mercier is a naturopathic doctor and midwife with over a decade of experience. She is known for the creation of Mercier Therapy. This episode is about how important bodywork is and how much it can really improve and help us live healthier lives and reach our goals. Guest: Dr. Jennifer Mercier Highlights 11:14 Who is a good candidate for Mercier Therapy 16:00 The process for getting Mercier Therapy 21:44 Importance of hands-on & in person treatments & care 28:31 Healing scars post c-section 37:40 Top reasons women have a hard time getting pregnant Resources We Mention: Fer...2022-11-0143 minDoing It Different125: Our Cells Are Overwhelmed with Sugar! How Fasting, Stress, Sleep, Protein Intake and More Impact your Glucose Levels with Carlee Hayes, RDNYou can optimize your daily health when you understand your lifestyle choices and their impact on your glucose levels. Carlee is the lead Dietician at Nutrisense and she shares how you can engage with your blood glucose levels and everything you need to know about the overwhelming impact sugar has on our bodies. Guest: Carlee Hayes, RDN Highlights 6:42 What is blood sugar and why is it so important 10:10 What’s happening to cells overwhelmed with sugar 20:12 Fasting glucose and meal responses 37:08 How stress impacts blood sugar 51:18 How much protein do you need to eat...2022-10-2558 minDoing It Different124: Q&A with Carly and Austin: Our Next Projects, Tongue Tie Revisions (adults and babies), C Section Healing, Baby Microbiome SupportIn this Q&A with Carly your questions get honest, raw, authentic answers from Carly and Austin. Highlights 4:35 How to support the microbiome of your baby after a C section 10:38 Tips for remembering to take supplements 18:33 Body image postpartum - real talk 28:57 Having sex after C section Links and Resources Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Review: Why I Track my Cycle With the Daysy Fertility Tracker Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Cours...2022-10-1832 minDoing It Different123: CARLY’S FAVORITES: How Pelvic Floor Health Impacts your Core Strength, Orgasms, and Elimination with Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, DPTWhat do you know about pelvic floor health and how it impacts your life? Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, and she’s here to tell you how. Dr. Rebecca has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas. While her practice specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, she’s here to share that your pelvic floor muscles span far beyond that. In fact, they play a vital role in urination, bowel movements, posture, and even orgasm. 2022-10-1152 min
WorkPartyThe Obstacle Is The Way With Carly Stein Kremer After years of living with an autoimmune condition that didn’t allow her to take most antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, Carly found herself frustrated by the chronic colds and symptoms she seemed to be unable to treat. But in 2012 everything changed. While she was studying abroad in Italy, she discovered propolis, an all natural ingredient made by bees with hundreds of immune-boosting elements. She quickly recognized the power of this natural ingredient and set out to develop her own formula with the help and guidance of leading bee research institutions. In 2017 Carly traded in her corporate career at...2022-09-2830 minDoing It Different122: Health Non-Negotiables, The Truth About the Supplement Industry, and the Magic of Magnesium with Wade Lightheart of BioOptimizerLearn about the supplement industry, and how to know the good from the bad. Plus - some of my favorite supplements and the magic of magnesium. We talk about developing Wade’s supplement line, why it stands out why it's different from the rest, and why 80% of the supplements out there are junk. We also talk about my favorite Bio Optimizer supplements, magnesium breakthrough, gluten guardian, and a few others. This is not a special sponsored episode, I really do use and love these supplements. Full disclosure, BioOptimizers does support the podcast in other ways and...2022-09-2741 minDoing It Different121: My FOURTH TRIMESTER (part 2): adjusting our relationship, figuring out partner parenting, must-have baby items, and Q&AThe fourth trimester - in this part 2 episode my husband and I talk about our relationship post-baby and how we’ve been partner parenting. We also talk about what our support system has looked like, and the products that have been our favorites. Make sure to stay tuned at the end when I answer the questions you asked on Instagram. Highlights 7:07 Relationship changes post baby 11:46 Judgement of your partner's parenting 13:50 Support system in the first 3 months 22:38 Carly’s must-have baby items 31:11 Q&A with your questions Related Episodes: Podcast 114: Are Diapers Necessary? Using Elimin...2022-09-2050 minDoing It Different120: My FOURTH TRIMESTER (part 1): healing my body, taking care of baby, dividing responsibilities with my husband, breastfeeding, and moreThe fourth trimester - what the first 3 months with baby have looked like for my family. My husband joins me on this episode to talk about my healing, taking care of our baby and breastfeeding support. And, at the end, I answer some of your questions from Instagram. Highlights 13:18 Healing my body after a c-section 19:35 Taking care of baby in the first 3 months 25:28 Early days of breastfeeding 35:04 Cluster feeding 36:57 The division of responsibilities between parents Related Episodes: Podcast 105: I’M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower...2022-09-1343 minDoing It Different119: CARLY’S FAVORITE: Picking Up the Pieces and Finding Your True Self After Divorce with Bryn DaylorThis conversation is about coming home to yourself after divorce. It’s one of those bombs that hurts while you’re in it but can be a key to finding your true self. This conversation is raw and honest and Bryn openly shares her heart and story. I see all women in parts of her story, whether that woman is in a happy relationship or going through a breakup. What Bryn shares is the epitome of being human. Guest: Bryn Daylor Highlights 8:26 Bryn’s discovery of her codependence and what that led to 15:10...2022-09-061h 09Doing It Different118: MY BIRTH STORY: Three Births in One + Surrendering to an Unexpected Ending and Finally Meeting our Baby Boy with Austin Brawner (my husband)From my planned home birth to a hospital and getting a c-section - this is my birth story for my first child. Things didn’t go exactly as I had planned, but I listened to my body and this is how my child came into the world. Highlights 9:52 The first contractions 14:13 Seven centimeters dilated 22:10 Starting to push 25:01 The decision to go to the hospital 28:02 Getting an epidural 34:16 When it becomes time to get a c-section 36:50 10 pounds, 8 ounces and 23 inches of a healthy baby boy Related Episodes: Podcast 105: I’M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Chan...2022-08-3043 minDoing It Different117: The Lymphatic System Explained: Taking Out Your Body's Trash, Lymphatic Massage, Bras, and Moving the Lymph Because It Can't Move Itself with Lisa Levitt Gainsley The lymphatic system is incredibly important for detoxification and overall health. Lisa is a lymph expert and in this episode, she shares all the details on what it does and how you can take care of it. I hope you walk away from this episode with a few new practices to support your lymphatic system and your overall health. Guest: Lisa Levitt Gainsley Episode Highlights: 8:40 What is the lymphatic system? 13:14 What happens when your lymph system isn't working properly 18:58 The b...2022-08-2359 minDoing It Different116: CARLY'S FAVORITE: What Conventional Doctors Won’t Tell You About Treating and Preventing Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD With cancer rates rising it’s time to question what has been standard conventional treatment for years and look for a more holistic approach to beating the cancer epidemic. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the Medical Director of two amazing clinics: The Cancer Center For Healing & Center For New Medicine. She joins me to talk mostly about cancer but also how everything is connected and chronic health and autoimmunity, and metabolic disorders all play a role in our overall health and our cancer risk. This episode is definitely a fa...2022-08-161h 00Doing It Different115: CARLY'S FAVORITE: Functional Orthodontics: How Crooked Teeth and Mouth Breathing are Affecting Our Health with Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDSCan close your mouth and breathe through your nose for 60 seconds? If not, you may want to consider a breathing evaluation. Good oral health and proper breathing are key to your overall health and longevity. Unfortunately, breathing and orthodontic issues are becoming an epidemic. Replaying one of my favorite episodes in a topic often overlooked! Guest: Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS Highlights: 10:27 Common breathing issues and what healthy breathing looks like 18:08 A quick test to see if you have good breathing habits 25:21 Common issues with diagnosing and treating sleep apnea 30:03 Why tra...2022-08-091h 01Doing It Different114: Are Diapers Necessary? Using Elimination Communication to Reduce Diaper Usage, How to Potty Train Early, and Finding Connection with Your Child with Andrea Olson of Go Diaper FreeWhat does it look like to start potty training at birth? You could go diaper free as soon as your child starts walking! Andrea is the mother of 5 and has helped hundreds of moms go diaper free by using elimination communication. It’s a beautiful way to build deep connection with your child and can make life easier for mom too. Guest: Andrea Olson Highlights 11:40 A brief history of why we use diapers 15:50 Montisorri research on the best age window to get our of diapers 29:20 What elimination communication looks like with a baby 4...2022-08-021h 01Doing It Different113: From City To Homestead: Creating A Small Farm From Scratch, Fulfillments of Growing Your Own Food, and Resources For Beginners with Tracey Grant of @wholedailylifeTracey started a backyard city garden and within a few years sold her house to buy land in Texas. All for the love of growing your own food. This episode shares the mistakes made along the way, what life with a dairy cow is really like and where you can start if homesteading is your dream. Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights 10:36 Where to start homesteading when you’ve never done it before 17:17 Farming mistakes to learn from 23:27 Considerations for canning & preserving food 36:47 Methods for housing farm animals 41:15 Life with a dairy cow 56:18 Making cheese w...2022-07-261h 17Doing It Different112: The Fatherhood Transition: Coping with Decreased Independence, Negotiating Parental Responsibilities, and Ideas For Supporting Mothers with Michael Cazayoux and Austin BrawnerThere is not a lot of information about the transition to fatherhood - so let’s talk about it. This conversation is with a friend and my husband about their experience along the journey to fatherhood and what it’s like becoming a parent. Guest: Michael Cazayoux Highlights 16:25 Supporting a partner during birth 22:02 Building a circle, mom supports baby, dad supports mom, community sports dad 31:57 Adjusting responsibilities and navigating being a new parent 32:50 Grieving independence and autonomy in fatherhood Resources We Mention: Soul Searching Adventures Related Episodes: Podcast 004: How to Have...2022-07-191h 11Doing It Different111: The Sex Life of A Sex Coach (part 2): How To Keep Sex Consistent and Spicy, and Exploring Partner Desires with Jordan and Alexa Bowditch or Sex and Love, Co.This episode is all about sex. Specifically, the sex life of 2 relationship coaches. They share how to keep sex consistent in a long-term relationship. In part 2 of this conversation with my friends Alexa and Jordan, we get into intimacy and how sex evolves in relationships. Guest: Alexa and Jordan Bowditch Highlights 7:48 Getting tested for STDs at the beginning of a relationship 12:02 Having a plan for when the sexy days of the relationship aren’t as frequent 15:15 The erotic blueprint test 20:00 Exploring BDSM in an accessible way for both partners 30:39 Getting a hotel once a m...2022-07-1246 minDoing It Different110: A Relationship Coach Marriage (part 1): The Hard Conversations, Prioritizing Sex, Fighting with Intention, and Upleveling with Alexa and Jordan Bowditch of Sex and Love, Co.A sneak peek into the relationship between 2 relationship coaches. What do sex and love look like for those who made a career helping others thrive in these areas? My friends Alexa and Jordan join me on this episode to peel back the curtain and give an inside look into how they evolve and grow their relationship. Guest: Alexa and Jordan Bowditch Highlights 14:30 Building a special and different relationship 18:45 Intentionality around sex 34:43 The impact of having a “teacher” for your relationship 45:12 Not withholding love when things are challenging 51:34 Recognizing your collapsing tendencies Related E...2022-07-051h 06Doing It Different109: A Non-Toxic Nursery and Home: Choosing Safe Products for Your Baby, Optimal Cookware, Why Performance Fabric Is A No Go and the Process of Low Tox Living with Aida from 3 Little PlumsWe’re talking about all things safe and effective for baby products. How to have a non-toxic nursery & life. This episode is designed to help you make the best decisions for your family. How to do your own research, where to prioritize, and some tips to make your budget work for a non-toxic life. Guest: Aida Garcia-Toledo Highlights 12:39 Why a non-toxic lifestyle is more important today than ever before 17:12 The points in life when we are most vulnerable to toxins 22:21 How to prioritize products for your baby and what to look for in yo...2022-06-2855 minDoing It Different108: Why The Vagus Nerve is Key To Healing Your Nervous System and How To Evaluate and Improve Its Function with Jessica MaguireWhy emotional health is reflected in our physical organs. An exploration of the vagus nerve. Modern science has given us a much deeper understanding of our nervous system. This episode looks at how our physical body is impacted by stress, trauma and other emotional experiences. Guest: Jessica Maguire Highlights 12:45 How the central nervous system operates 14:11 The vagus nerves role in parasympathetic response 29:08 ACEs study (adverse childhood experiences) and the symptoms caused later in life 37:51 The vagus nerve and gut relationship 44:28 Interoception: how we learn to pay attention to sensations and how we reg...2022-06-2159 minDoing It Different107: Home Birth: Why It's Safe, The Midwifery Model of Care, What If There's An Emergency, and Respecting The Oxytocin with Hearth and Home MidwiferyHome births have the same results as hospital births for babies, and better results for mothers. This episode breaks fears our modern society has around home birth and provides facts and information about the experience of the midwifery model of care Guest: Charli and Sarah of Hearth and Home Midwifery Highlights 16:39 The midwifery model of care explained, and what it looks like in action 24:43 Important differences between hospital based care and midwifery 32:47 Reasons home birth might not be a good fit 51:28 Respecting oxytocin - why and how this is done 57:15 Addressing the safety concerns for a...2022-06-141h 08Doing It Different105: I'M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth with Austin Brawner (my husband)Coming to the end of my third trimester! Baby is almost here and Austin and I share how the third trimester has been going. Highlights 8:01 Babymoons: the importance of focusing on your relationship before baby joins and the ideal time to plan one in your pregnancy 12:24 Filling your freezer for postpartum 18:05 Carly’s third-trimester diet 22:27 Bodywork and exercise Carly’s doing in the third trimester 26:17 Midwifery in the third trimester 49:48 Austin and Carly’s plan for the first 40 days postpartum Resources We Mention: Book: The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin Related Episodes: Podcast 094...2022-05-311h 01Doing It Different104: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Integration and Action, Our Cultural View on Drugs, Finding Self and Working with Trauma with Lauren Taus of Inbodied Life“More than half the people in the US don’t have a person they can call if they’re in crisis - we’re not sharing authentically” How ketamine psychotherapy helps us connect with ourselves and integrate into the human experience we’re collectively having. Highlights 8:45 Who psychotherapy might be helpful to 13:47 Ketamine psychotherapy and legal psychedelic therapy in the US 19:28 In a world obsessed with self - we’re really not doing well 33:13 Psychedelic: what exactly does it mean and what is it like to experience 44:13 The ketamine psychotherapy treatment process Guest: Lauren Taus ...2022-05-241h 02Doing It Different103: Choose Your Hard: Break Self-Sabotaging Patterns, Find Consistency and Build Permanent Change with Diet, Relationships & Life with Carly Pollack author of Feed Your SoulHow do you build permanent change with diet, relationships, and life? It’s not easy! But the payoff is long-term. My guest today shares how you can break patterns and create permanent change, all while being gentle with yourself. Highlights 12:49 Shifting from pain motivators to pleasure motivators 17:33 The 3 main factors that interrupt consistency 24:28 Why we self-sabotage 34:53 Valuing your recovery rate over your success rate 43:21 How to build permanent change with diet Guest: Carly Pollack Resources We Mention: Carlypollack.com Book: Feed Your Soul by Carly Pollack Related Episodes: Health R...2022-05-1756 minDoing It Different102: The Consequences of Seed Oils on Health: Metabolism, Alzheimer’s, Chronic Illness and Misinformation from Health Providers with Dr. Cate ShanahanSeed oils are destroying your health. There are some of the consequences of seed oils on health. Most Americans consume these inflammatory seed oils (or vegetable oils) at least 3 times a day. This episode shares why they’re so bad and what you can do to eliminate them from your diet. Highlights 16:03 The hateful eight: the key seed oils to avoid 19:05 Why seed oils are bad for the human diet & the chronic diseases they may cause 33:56 Connection between seed oils and brain health (like Alzheimer’s) Guest: Dr. Cate Shanahan Resources We Menti...2022-05-1052 minDoing It Different101: A Toxicologist's View On Our Modern World: How to Protect Yourself and Family From Toxin Exposure with Dr. Yvonne BurkhartToxins are everywhere - food, makeup, clothes, and unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell what’s safe and what’s not. This episode is to help you build up knowledge so you can make toxic-free choices to protect yourself and your family from toxin exposure. Highlights 15:37 Endocrine disrupters: what they are and how chemicals mimic them 17:54 How toxins enter the body: the 5 main routes 20:19 Where toxins accumulate in the body: in fat 22:52 Kids are more sensitive to toxin exposure 33:58 What to avoid and what to look for to protect yourself and your family from toxin exposu...2022-05-0358 minDoing It Different100: The Eyes Are A Window To Your Overall Health: Eye and Brain Connection, Nutrition + Screens, Diagnosing Via Eye Exam, Migraines, Macular Degeneration with Dr. Rudrani BanikYour eye health is a window into your overall health. There is an eye and brain connection… eye and gut connection, mental health connection, and even autoimmune & Hashimoto's connection. Let’s take a look - Highlights 10:29 A functional medicine approach to eye health 12:07 Eye and brain connection 19:41 Thyroid issues showing up in an eye exam 26:31 Macular degeneration: it’s increasing likely due to lack of nutrients in our diets 30:23 Migraines and the connection to the eyes 37:46 Mental health and eye health Guest: Dr. Rudrani Banik Resources We Mention: The Thyroid Eye Disease Masterclass 2022-04-2658 minDoing It Different099: The Great Challenge of Lyme Disease: Testing, Symptoms, Dismissal, Treatment and Finding Harmony On The Other Side of Healing with Dr. Jaban Moore, D.CLyme disease is incredibly common, and yet often diagnosed. Here’s what you need to know about this disease that shows up in so many ways in the body. Highlights 13:05 What is Lyme disease 18:18 The options to test for Lyme disease 25:57 The treatment options for Lyme 30:04 Parasites, mold and Lyme: why do they often show up together 45:30 The misconceptions about Lyme Guest: Dr. Jaban Moore, D.C Related Episodes: Podcast 075: What Conventional Doctors Won’t Tell You About Treating and Preventing Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD Podcast 61: Health Beyond Foo...2022-04-1948 minDoing It Different098: The Art of Making A Baby: Everything You Need To Know About Ovulation and Conception For The Best Chance of Becoming Pregnant with Lindsay Meisel of Ava BraceletHow to make a baby 101. When do you have the best chance of becoming pregnant? 75% of women don’t know when the best time in their cycle to conceive is (I didn’t). So this episode is to educate women and men on what to do if they want to start their baby journey. Highlights 8:36 What Ava Bracelet does 21:12 How hormones change during the cycle and when ovulation occurs 50:44 The fertile window and when you have the best chance of becoming pregnant 58:47 What happens when the sperm and egg meet Guest: Lindsay Meisel Re...2022-04-121h 07Doing It Different097: READY IS A LIE: Create a Business and Life That Lights You Up, Breast Explant Surgery, Living with ADHD, and Fear Around Work and Identity Shifts with Angie LeeHow do you create a business and life that lights you up instead of being stuck going through the motions? Today’s guest (and my weirdest friend) Angie Lee shares her journey of identity, business, brand, and life. Highlights 9:44 How to become an entrepreneur (by accident) 16:03 Identity and personal brand 54:27 Being an adult and living with ADHD 1:05:35 Decision to get breast explant surgery Guest: Angie Lee Related Episodes: Podcast 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia Podcast 045: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? Imp...2022-04-051h 16Doing It DifferentCARLY’S FAVORITE: Why Oral Health Is A Full Body Issue: Microbiome, Say No To Fluoride, and Proper Dental Hygiene with Functional Dentist, Dr. BurhenneWhat is your regular dentist missing about your overall health? Here’s what oral hygiene can tell us about our full body, a new perspective from a functional dentist. Replaying one of my favorite episodes in a topic often overlooked! Highlights 14:39 What a visit with a functional dentist looks like and why they won’t recommend mouthwash 21:49 Oral health indicators that expose hidden health imbalances 43:18 Daily practices for great oral health 55:58 How a poorly done root canal can wreak havoc on your body Guest: Dr. Mark Burhenne Resources We Mention: Dr. Burhenne’s Website Ask The De...2022-03-291h 02Doing It Different095: From Pre-Conception to Postpartum: An Inside Look At The Birthing Journey from Taylor Dukes, A Functional Nurse Practitioner and Mom of TwoFrom pre-conception to postpartum: pregnancy stories, advice, and experiences from a functional medicine nurse and mom of 2. Taylor Dukes share her entire experience for both of her pregnancies as well as how she supports patients who are pregnant or looking to get pregnant in her functional medicine practice. Highlights 6:37 The practice of functional medicine 8:49 Prepping for pregnancy & detoxing 26:30 Taking progesterone & mental fog during pregnancy 38:21 Birthing centers and non-hospital births 42:08 Consider birth preferences over a birth plan 56:32 Listener Q&A Guest: Taylor Dukes Related Episodes: Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab...2022-03-221h 06Doing It Different094: I'M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the JourneyMy second-trimester experience. My husband, Austin, joins me again to discuss what the second trimester of pregnancy has been like for us. Highlights 4:45 Carly’s diet, exercise, and hydration for the second trimester 9:29 Your power to ask for a second opinion 19:23 Pregnancy rhinitis & sleep issues (& how Carly is dealing with them) 29:12 Relationship conflicts during pregnancy 44:12 Mourning the parts of life that will change Resources We Mention: Pregnancy Pillow CarlyLovesKale Home Birth Related Episodes: Podcast 086: I’m PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health with...2022-03-1550 minDoing It Different093: Mental Health Is Brain Health. Depression, Decision Making, and The Consequences of Modern Day Life with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, MDModern life has its many benefits, but it also has consequences when it comes to mental health. This episode is about the many factors that impact our mental health (from physical health to diet to the choices we make). Highlights 9:39 How the brain has been ignored in the role of disease outcomes 18:46 Modern life & technology’s impact on our health 38:14 The role of immune and gut health in mental health 48:44 Neuroplasticity explained (and why it’s important) 52:10 Psychedelics and neuroplasticity Guest: Dr. Austin Perlmutter Related Episodes: Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin A...2022-03-081h 02Doing It Different092: Thyroid Health for Women: Lifestyle, Medication, Pregnancy Screening, Hypothyroidism vs Hashimoto's and Whole Body ImpactOne in every eight women will develop thyroid problems during her lifetime. Today I’m sharing a collection of tips and information regarding thyroid health, specifically thyroid health for women. Highlights 6:38 Why thyroid health affects all organs with Mark Ryan, acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner 11:13 The difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic 15:47 Universal thyroid screening during pregnancy with Dr. Christine Maren 21:16 How medication and lifestyle can work together with Tracy Grant, RDN Related Episodes: Podcast 063 Hashimoto’s and The Body: Impacts on the Thyroid, Brain, Liver and Other Organs with M...2022-03-0129 minDoing It Different091: The Art of Love: Why Unconditional Love is A Fallacy, How To Meet Your Partner's Needs, and Relationship Experiments with Andrew Drish and Libby LiaLove is not a Disney movie. In truth, it is our responsibility to create the conditions for our partner to be in love with us. Andrew and Libby together are “The Art of Love”. They coach couples to build a relationship where both parties understand, respect and love each other in the deepest, most intimate, and real way possible. Highlights 7:24 The Art of Love: Andrew and Libby’s mission 17:16 Is your partnership style like going to the gym or the doctor? 23:58 The fallacy of unconditional love 43:38 Learning your love print instead of love language 46:45 Phases of a relationsh...2022-02-221h 02Doing It Different090: Holistic Child Psychology: How Nutrition, Sleep, Screens, and Parenting Impact Mental Health with Dr. Nicole BeurkinsDo you know what traditional pediatricians don't tell you about to root of your child's behavior challenges? Dr. Nicole Beurkens is a child psychologist who takes a holistic approach in her work with families struggling with attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior challenges. Highlights 8:25 Holistic psychology and health for children 22:53 Positive parenting: what is it 32:02 How processed food are connected to behavior and mental health 42:46 Sleep: how much do kids need 50:35 The impacts of screentime and considering the types of content consumed Guest: Dr. Nicole Beurkens Related Episodes: Podcast 087: The Dark Side of...2022-02-151h 00Doing It Different089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe InstituteHaving a tongue tie affects breathing, sleep, energy levels, and physiology in the movement of the neck and shoulders. It has full health implications and yet many people don’t know a lot about them. Highlights 10:53 What a tongue tie is 15: 24 Symptoms and challenges with breastfeeding 30:27 Tongue ties in adults 33:00 Treatment options Guest: Chelsea Pinto Resources We Mention: The Breathe Institue Related Episodes: Podcast 052: Functional Orthodontics: How Crooked Teeth and Mouth Breathing are Affecting Our Health with Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS Podcast 050: The Connection Between Your Oral Health and Your Horm...2022-02-0844 minDoing It Different088: Audience Q+A on Wellness with @CarlyLovesKale: Healing Cancer Naturally, Pregnancy, Budgeting for Health, Hashimoto's Remission, Insurance and more!My good friend and wellness advocate Carly Brown and I answer your questions for a Q&A on Health. If you have questions that you’d like answered in a future episode ask them on Instagram! Highlights 11:47 Insurance coverage and alternative medicine 15:24 How to budget your health costs 32:28 First steps to take if you get a cancer diagnosis 40:11 Hashimotos flare risk postpartum 57:29 Non-toxic skincare recommendations Guest: Carly Brown Resources We Mention: Carlybrownwellness.com @carlyloveskale on Instagram @carlyloveskale on TikTok Related Episodes: Podcast 016: Healing Cancer The Natural Way with Carly Brown, Thyroid Cancer Survivor Po...2022-02-011h 01Doing It Different087: CARLY’S FAVORITE: The Dark Side of Antidepressants, Soaring Suicide Rates in The US, + A New Approach to Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora, MD1 in 10 Americans are on antidepressants, that's a 400% increase in the last 20 years. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ellen Vora about a new approach to mental health. We discuss how to manage anxiety, true informed consent for antidepressants, as well as her take on the rising suicide rates in the United States. If you are triggered by discussions around anxiety, depression, psychiatric medication, or suicide, this episode may not be for you. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call 1(800)273-TALK for support. Highlights 8:02 What is anxiety and how does it manifest for different people 16:47 Dr...2022-01-2559 minDoing It Different086: I'm PREGNANT pt 2 First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health with Austin Brawner (my husband)My first-trimester experience. In this episode, my husband, Austin, and I discuss what the first trimester of pregnancy has been like for us. Highlights 6:20 Getting a thyroid panel and HCG test 12:35 First trimester symptoms Carly experienced 13:03 Morning sickness 15:59 Going on vaginal progesterone suppositories & reaction to them 21:37 12-week scan and tests we opted for 27:15 Pregnancy anxieties & mental health options Guest: Austin Brawner, my husband Related Episodes: Podcast 085: I’M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone with Austin Brawner (my h...2022-01-1829 minDoing It Different085: I’m PREGNANT pt 1: How We Prepared Our Bodies, Our Mindset When Things Didn’t Go As Planned, & My Pre-Conception Tests and Detox with Austin Brawner (my husband)I’m pregnant! In this episode, my husband, Austin, and I discuss the beginning of our pregnancy journey and how we both prepared our bodies with pre-conception tests and detox. Highlights 4:32 Non-traditional pre-conception tests and detox 11:24 How Austin prepared his body 15:06 50% of fertility issues come from the male 15:34 Getting an HSG X-ray 20:10 Getting pregnant while having COVID 24:51 Mental state while on the pregnancy journey Guest: Austin Brawner, my husband Related Episodes: Podcast 003: The Fertility Awareness Method and Why It’s My Natural Birth Control of Choice with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack author of The Fifth V...2022-01-1128 minDoing It Different084: Blair Jones on Becoming a Mother: "the period of creation", pregnancy mindset, home birth, and postpartum tipsPregnancy is a unique experience, this is one woman’s story. My friend Blair Jones shares her mindset shifts and priorities around how she handled stress and conflict and how she really went internal when making decisions that would work best for her and her baby. Highlights 27:21 Sex while pregnant 33:06 Managing the wave of other peoples opinions on pregnancy based on their experience 37:15 Choosing an at-home pregnancy 49:37 Postpartum womb healing 53:50 Breastfeeding: a positive story Guest: Blair Jones Resources We Mention: Book: Spirit Babies by Walter Makichen Book: Mama Natural by Genevieve...2022-01-041h 09Doing It Different083: Growing Up in A Religious Sex Cult, Healing Trauma & Claiming “Property Rights” Over Your Own Body with Faith Jones, author of Sex Cult NunYour mess becomes your message. Faith Jones is the author of Sex Cult Nun, a corporate attorney, a resource for women reclaiming themselves after sexual trauma, an educator on financial and economic independence, and a survivor. This is her story about taking ownership of her life and body after childhood trauma from being born into a cult. Highlights 8:43 Breaking away from a religious cult 14:41 Defining a cult 28:50 Rebuilding and starting life at 23 (the story of Sex Cult Nun) 35:34 I own me: understanding property rights to our own bodies 38:46 Healing from sexual abuse and redef...2021-12-2849 minDoing It Different082: The Stages of Sexual Healing: Using Kink and BDSM and Exploration to Move from Trauma to Pleasure with Professional Dominatrixes Kayce Neill & Kimi InchUsing sex to move from trauma to pleasure. Kayce Neill & Kimi Inch are somatic therapists, kink experts, and professional dominatrix. In this episode, we’re talking about the stages of sexual healing, the misconceptions around kink and BDSM, and the amazing amount of healing that comes from leaning into your fantasies in a safe and trusting environment. Highlights 8:36 The phases of sexual healing 19:51 Experimenting with BDSM 35:48 The definition of kink 55:09 Transforming yourself with sex Guest: Kayce Neill & Kimi Inch Resources We Mention: Talk Dirty to Me Course Erosandkink.com Related Ep...2021-12-211h 11Doing It Different081: Hard Doesn’t Mean Wrong: Find and Trust Your Inner Compass with Alex Kemp of Uncover Your Magic“Hard doesn’t mean wrong. We can transform and evolve through play and pleasure and fun but let's just be real: there are also moments where it's really challenging.” Alex Kemp, life coach of Uncover Your Magic is my guest in this episode. She lives her life by following her inner compass. It’s led her to some amazing places and connected her with the right people at the right times throughout her life. This is her story and I hope it inspires you to follow your own dreams. Highlights 13:24 Alex’s origin story...2021-12-1457 minDoing It Different080: Ozone Therapy 101: How this Gas Can Heal & Prevent Disease with Micah Lowe of Simply O3Ozone is the element of the future with Ozone Therapy. It’s a gas that can heal infection, cleanse bodies, and prolong life. Micah Lowe, the founder of Simply O3 (a company that makes an ozone therapy machine) is my guest on this episode. Ozone is a fascinating element that has a ton of health benefits. This episode is intended to serve at ozone therapy 101. We’re clarifying some of the confusing information about ozone, why it’s not just a pollutant, how it can help heal your body and who ozone may be most impactf...2021-12-0735 minDoing It Different076: I Got It: My Covid Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery with Austin Brawner (my husband)I had COVID-19. Here’s what happened... In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Austin, and we share our experiences with having COVID. Over a month ago we both tested positive and we talk about how we got it, what our symptoms were like, what the arc of illness was like for us. We’re also going to share what we did in terms of action and supplementation and the treatment plan that we followed. Lastly, we’ll talk about recovery and how we feel now, post-COVID. It is important...2021-11-0940 minDoing It Different075: What conventional doctors won’t tell you about treating and preventing cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MDWith cancer rates rising it’s time to question what has been standard conventional treatment for years and look for a more holistic approach to beating the cancer epidemic. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the Medical Director of two amazing clinics: The Cancer Center For Healing & Center For New Medicine. The combined (30,000 square feet) clinics are the largest Integrative Medical Clinic in North America and visited by patients from all over the world with 47,000 patients and growing. These clinics use the best of both worlds and combine functional holistic homeopathic, as well a...2021-11-0258 minDoing It Different074: Creating A Non-Toxic Home: From EMFs to Interior Design with Ashley Spanovich of Awakening SpacesWhat might be lurking in your home that’s making you sick? Mold, formaldehyde, or worse!? Traditional construction and home design elements are filled with toxic chemicals - so we’re talking about steps you can take to make a non-toxic home. Ashley Spanovich of Awakening Spaces is an interior designer who has built her career helping people build non-toxic homes designed for human health. She's also on her way to becoming a building biologist, which is the gold standard for healthy homes building and design. In this episode, Ashley is sharing tips and products you ca...2021-10-261h 02Doing It Different073: Exposing the Failures of the Eyeglass Industry and How to Reduce Nearsightedness (Myopia) without Glasses feat. Jake SteinerFor-profit practices have caused the eyeglass industry to act in their own best interests - not yours. What they’re not telling you is if you’re nearsighted (meaning you have Myopia) you might be able to improve your vision, for good, without glasses. Jake Steiner is the founder of endmyopia.org. When Jake was told he needed glasses he didn’t simply accept it as most of us do. After years of experiments and vision exercises of his own creation, he was able to restore his vision. He has now helped 10k+ people with Myopia h...2021-10-191h 00Doing It Different072: Healing with Food: Gut Health, Hashimoto’s and Pregnancy with an Autoimmune with Alison Marras of Food by MarsGood health allows us to show up as the person we want to be and live our best lives. Gut health is a critical component of our lives and food is how we can heal it. Alison Marras is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Mindset Coach. She also has a new cookbook: Paleo Gut Healing. In this episode we go deep into gut health and how to commit to your health with food for the long term (and not make it so stressful you burn out). Gut health is one of the biggest pieces in...2021-10-121h 08Doing It Different071: Sisterhood Wounds and Rising Together in Women’s Circles with Lauren Walsh of the Global SisterhoodWhen we embody our power and rise together as women in global sisterhood, we transform the world. Women’s circles are an ancient tradition of healing and community. My friend, Lauren Walsh, is the founder of Global Sisterhood, an organization that teaches women how to facilitate the ancient tradition of healing and transformative circles guided by the moon cycle. Women are the healers, mothers, and caretakers of this world, and the rise of patriarchy and oppression of femininity has caused us all great pain. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about how this shows up...2021-10-0558 minDoing It Different069: CARLY'S FAVORITE: Mold Detox: Everything You Might Not Know About Mold's Threat to Your Health with Dr. Jill Crista Mold is a silent threat that can lurk in our homes or inside of our bodies, even years after exposure. I never would have suspected I had any mold toxicity until I read Dr. Jill Crista’s book and took a test out of curiosity. To my surprise, my mold levels were super high, and I’ve recently been going through a mold detox protocol to improve my health. This week’s guest is a naturopathic doctor, mold specialist, and author of Break The Mold, the book that started me on...2021-09-211h 04Doing It Different065: Carly's Favorite: The Super Powers of Cervical Fluid & Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack author of The Fifth Vital Sign Today's episode is one of my absolute favorites on a topic that we don't discuss enough - natural, non-hormonal birth control. Today I ask - what if you could have unprotected sex the majority of the month, without worry, and without having to be on hormonal birth control? Sound too good to be true? Well, you might be surprised to find out that more and more women are taking control of their fertility without hormonal or potentially invasive methods of contraception. Reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explains what Fertility...2021-08-241h 03Doing It Different062: Our Experience with Kambo: Amazonian Frog Medicine That Heals with Todd ShipmanThis episode has 2 parts. In the first half, I interview Todd Shipman of Sun Piper Wellness - who was my Kambo practitioner. We discuss why he started doing Kambo, what the active compounds are in Kambo, and what it feels like to be on Kambo. Todd also discusses what he's experienced being a practitioner and the outcomes he's seen in his clients. In the second half, my husband, Austin, and I sit down to share our three-day journey with Kambo Amazonian frog medicine. We talk about what we felt in our body and the mental experience when...2021-08-0353 minDoing It Different059: Behind the Scenes with The Defined Dish: Writing Cookbooks, Building a Community, and Wellness As A Journey with Alex SnodgrassAlex Snodgrass discovered a new perspective on food after doing Whole30. The result was life-changing in more ways than one. Alex Snodgrass is the foodie behind The Defined Dish. Alex has always loved food and how it brings people together. After a Whole30 experience changed her life, Alex started sprinkling Whole30 and Paleo influences throughout her food which birthed her first book that many know and love: The Defined Dish: Healthy and Wholesome Weeknight Recipes. Tune in as Alex shares everything you want to know about writing a cookbook, her favorite recipes and kitchen must-haves...2021-07-1350 minDoing It Different058: CARLY'S FAVORITE: How To Build Long-Term Wealth with The Financial Guru Who Changed My Life, Allegra Moet Brantly of Factora Episode Summary: Today's episode is a replay of one of our most downloaded episodes yet and one of my favorites. Listen in and start taking control of your personal finances... 40% of American’s can’t afford a $400 emergency. That’s a crisis if I’ve ever heard one. Let's talk about building long-term wealth. If you’re like me, at one point in your life you’ve probably completely ignored your personal finances. Whether you let your partner handle all the finances for your family or you feel like yo...2021-07-061h 20Doing It Different057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health What was once deeply associated with the hippie movement is now being used to help people recover from trauma and improve their mental health. Today we're talking psychedelics and psychedelic therapy. Ronan Levy, co-founder and chairman of Field Trip Health is actively contributing to the psychedelic renaissance by providing a space for clinical mental health treatment using ketamine assisted therapy (and hopefully MDMA and psilocybin assisted therapy in the future when approved by the FDA). Ronan and I talk about what it feels like to be on...2021-06-2259 minDoing It Different056: The Science Of Keeping The Spark Alive with Love and Sex Researcher Dr. Amy Muise Are you and your partner having enough sex? Are you struggling with differing sex drives? Today's guest is bringing a scientific perspective to keeping the spark alive in your relationship. Dr. Amy Muise is a sexuality and relationship researcher and Director of the Sexual Health And Relationships Lab (SHaRe). She helps couples have happier relationships and more fulfilled sex lives. As someone in a long-term relationship, I'm always looking for ways to maintain our happiness as a couple and have a more exciting and enriching sex life. Today Dr...2021-06-1556 minDoing It Different055: Navigating Difficult Convos, Mismatching Libidos in Partnership, & Being The Gatekeeper Of Your Health with Austin Brawner (My Husband)As a society, we seem to have lost the ability to have meaningful conversations with people we don't agree with. And while I struggle with this sometimes too, it's something I think is super important to work on. Today, my husband Austin is back with me for another Q&A, and we're sharing our tips for how to make those difficult conversations easier. We're also diving deep into our experiences during the healing phase of my Hashimoto's -- how it affected our sex life, my libido, and our overall relationship. I deeply appreciate everyone who's...2021-06-0842 minDoing It Different054: More Than Kegels: How The Pelvic Floor Is Required For Core Strength, Orgasms, and Elimination with Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, DPTYour pelvic floor muscles are some of the most important ones in your body. Are you taking care of them? Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas. Pelvic floor health is such an under-discussed topic that is truly applicable for everyone and has far reaching impacts on your overall health. Tune in to learn more signs your pelvic floor is or isn’t functioning properly, how to navigate pelvic fl...2021-06-0152 minDoing It Different053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MDWe're led to believe that period pain, endometriosis, and fertility and hormone issues are completely normal. The truth is, they’re not, and today’s guest is here to tell you why. Hormone health is the foundation of overall health and here to help bring this area of your life back into balance is Dr. Aviva Romm. Aviva has been on my dream guest list for a long time. She’s been a doctor, herbalist, and midwife for over 35 years and the depth of knowledge she has around hormone health shines through our episode. Tune in to l...2021-05-2559 minDoing It Different052: Functional Orthodontics: How Crooked Teeth and Mouth Breathing are Affecting Our Health with Dr. Ariana EbrahimianCan close your mouth and breathe through your nose for 60 seconds? If not, you may want to consider a breathing evaluation. Good oral health and proper breathing are key to your overall health and longevity. Unfortunately, breathing and orthodontic issues are becoming an epidemic. In this episode, Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian of Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry goes into detail about the current oral health issues we're facing as a society, key things parents should be looking for as their children's jaws and breathing habits are developing, and what you need to know to maintain good oral health...2021-05-1859 minDoing It Different051: Life After Chronic Illness: Lyme, Psychedelics and Bee Venom Therapy with Holly Owens (@Wellthybelly)The effects of chronic illness can take a toll on nearly every area of your life. Today's guest shares how she took back control. Holly Owens is a model, Instagram influencer, and health + wellness advocate who popularized bee venom therapy after her diagnosis with Lyme disease. Her openness and honesty around her health has resonated with so many people and her rapid growth on Instagram is a testament to that fact. Today we talk about her recovery from Lyme, what’s helped her become 100% symptom-free, and how plant medicine has been a part of her he...2021-05-111h 07Doing It Different050: The Connection Between Your Oral Health and Your Hormones with Dr. Leedia Riman, DDSHalf of the people on earth suffer from dental disease. Dr. Leedia is here to help you avoid being one of them. Dr. Leedia Riman, DDS is clear when she says, you can’t have a healthy body without a healthy mouth. With a focus in supporting the dental health of women before, during, and after pregnancy, Dr. Leedia joins us today to talk about how your hormones can be affecting your dental health. From periods and birth control to pregnancy and menopause, Dr. Leedia shares what you can do to reduce or mitigate some of...2021-05-041h 06Doing It Different049: How To Kill Your Inner People Pleaser and Set Better Boundaries With Terri ColeThe most successful and satisfied people have one thing in common: the ability to create and communicate healthy boundaries. If you are a Type A overachiever who often struggles to create balance and harmony in your life, chances are, your boundaries are not as strong as they could be. Here to help you flip the script is Terri Cole. Terri is a psychotherapist who holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from New York University and is the author of Boundary Boss. In this episode, we talk about how to become an ex...2021-04-2750 min
Here For HealingEp. 9 Healing Hashimoto's with Non-Toxic Living Expert + Certified Health Coach Carly BrawnerIn this episode, Carly chats with Certified Health Coach, non-toxic living expert, and Hashimoto’s patient and advocate, Carly Johnson Brawner about her journey from being diagnosed with and eventually healing from Hashimoto’s disease.
This episode covers:
- How Carly’s Hashimoto’s disease first started presenting itself, what symptoms she experienced
- Why she chose to change practitioners + how she found the perfect one
- The healing plan that changed Carly’s life
- Why Carly started sharing her story through her website and social media
- The di...2021-04-2649 minDoing It Different048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. CleopatraDo you want to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and have the healthiest baby possible? Today’s guest is here to tell you how. Fertility is so much more than just sex hormones. It’s a complex network of systems that encompass everything from your nervous system to the social and cultural factors of your upbringing. Here to tell how you to get these all aligned is Dr. Cleopatra Abdou Kamperveen. Dr. Cleopatra is the Fertility Strategist and Executive Director of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute. Today we talk about preconception, fertility, making superbabies, and the importance of h...2021-04-2057 minDoing It Different043: How the Texas Winter Storm Changed How We're Preparing For Disaster If you lost power, water, and cell phone service, and all gas stations and grocery stores were closed, how long could you survive? A snowstorm took over Texas in February and shut nearly everything down. Austin and I lost power, heat, and cell phone service for nearly an entire week and our surrounding communities had to rally together to pull through. The winter storm really made us all evaluate how we’re preparing for disaster moving forward and how passionately we feel that everyone should do the same. We were...2021-03-161h 03Doing It Different042: Conscious Choices: Becoming a German Citizen, Navigating Family Tension & Making Friends Are you making conscious choices or letting life decide for you? Welcome back to another Doing it Different Update! Austin is back on the show with me to talk about a few things going on in our lives thanks to some questions that were sent in by my Instagram community. The more I reflect on this episode, I realize it is rooted in making conscious choices about how you want to experience the world around you. We dive into how and why I pursued my new German citizenship. We a...2021-03-0949 minJohnson City Living45. Meet the New Host of Johnson City LivingBIG news on the Johnson City Living podcast today! This week we transitioned the Johnson City Living brand into the care of Colin Johnson and his wife Carly Johnson. Colin and Carly are well known in the Johnson City community, and together run one of the area's top producing real estate sales teams at Keller Williams Realty.
The Johnson City Living podcast, Instagram, Facebook page, and website are in great hands with the Johnsons. It won't take long for you to pick up on how passionate Colin and Carly are about serving their neighbors and telling stories...2021-02-1218 min
Doing It Different036: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions on Sex, Politics, Fertility & Marriage Answered Austin joins me for my first ever "Ask Me Anything" episode. Ready to get personal? Austin joined us last month on the podcast and we were delighted to see just how much you enjoyed the show. Since then, we got back into the studio to record our first Ask Me Anything episode. Thanks to my Instagram community we have a ton of questions to go over ranging from the COVID-19 vaccine and politics to love and marriage. With topics like these, things were bound to get vulnerable, controversial, and...2021-01-2653 minDoing It Different032: What Are You Really Burning? Conventional vs Nontoxic Candles with Katie Roering of the Fontana Candle Company Are you unknowingly releasing millions of toxic particles into your home each and every day? If you aren’t using nontoxic candles, the answer is yes. Most people on a nontoxic journey know the usual suspects: plastic containers, nonstick pans, and household cleaning products. However, if you’re filling your home with scents of fresh-baked pumpkin pie by burning candles for hours on end, you have a lot to gain from today’s episode. Katie Roering, cofounder of the Fontana Candle Company, had no idea she'd ever own a...2020-12-2925 minDoing It Different029: Doing It Different Update: Politics, We Took A Sex Course, Our Family Values A lot of life has happened since I launched this show in June. In our first Doing it Different update, Austin is back to chat about what’s new. It’s pretty crazy to me that I first announced this podcast back in June. I want to extend a big thank you for being here and continuing to support this podcast and my work. I’ve been having so much fun with this project and I appreciate you being on this journey with me. Today I have...2020-12-0844 minDoing It Different024: Health Misconceptions Set Straight: Cholesterol, Keto and Meat with Dr. Anthony Gustin Health misconceptions result from conflicting information between practitioners, big food, and the government... and they are leaving people powerless. Do you ever feel frustrated by conflicting information surrounding your health? Are you ever unsure of what to believe? If so, you are going to appreciate this episode with Dr. Anthony Gustin. Anthony is well versed in all things health, how the food industry operates, and how the two connect. Today, Anthony is here to deliver straight-forward information and address common health misconceptions that prevent people from improving...2020-11-0358 minDoing It Different022: The Awakened Woman: Reclaiming Your Sexuality with Kelli Tennant host of The Kelli Show Ever have judgemental thoughts when seeing a woman freely express her sexuality? If you do, it might just be that you're feeling some shame or curiosity about your own. Thousands of women experience shame, disconnect, or a lack of true freedom around their sexuality and pleasure. I put off addressing this area of my life until about a month ago and following the path of today’s guest has been incredibly inspiring. On the show, we have Kelli Tennant who is an open book about her spirituality, sexuality, womb, and...2020-10-201h 20Doing It Different016: Healing Cancer The Natural Way with Carly Brown, Thyroid Cancer Survivor Choosing a natural cancer treatment can seem risky and dangerous in the face of something so terrifying. For this week’s guest, it completely transformed her life. Carly Brown chose a healthy lifestyle for years - she was a health coach, yoga teacher, practiced having a non-toxic home, and shopped at local farmer’s markets on Sundays. So you can imagine the shock she experienced after being suddenly diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Her doctor put pressure on her to have surgery immediately and begin conventional cancer treatments. However, being invol...2020-09-0857 minDoing It Different012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant, RD Living the standard, fast-paced American lifestyle in my 20s led me to acquire Hashimoto’s. For the last six years, I’ve been on a journey to heal my Hashimoto's. It’s been full of constant research, trial and error, and unconventional interventions. If there’s anyone who understands what I’ve gone through with Hashimoto’s, it’s Tracey Grant and she’s joining us on the podcast today. Tracey is a registered dietitian, Hashimoto's patient and the co-creator of the Healing Hashimoto’s Course. We share about our experiences wi...2020-08-1154 minDoing It Different005: Thyroid Healing is Possible: What You Need to Know On Your Journey to Optimal Thyroid Health with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic As thyroid health issues are on the rise, it’s more important now than ever to understand what a proper diagnosis looks like and how to get started on a healing journey. My guest today is someone who, like me, has experience healing Hashimoto’s. Carrie Vitt is a Nutritional Therapist and thyroid, nutrition, and non-toxic living expert. She currently treats patients struggling with thyroid issues as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and provides healthy diet lifestyle resources on her website Deliciously Organic. Carrie and I are talking today about heali...2020-06-2359 min
Self-RegardCarly Johnson – Living Holistically, from November 2018Listen to evergreen gems from Riley's time with Carly Johnson, recorded two years ago on a chilly November morning. Carly expands on her health journey, free medicine tactics, intentional lifestyle and all things holistic health. Carly Johnson is a non-toxic living expert, Certified Health Coach, Hashimoto’s patient and advocate and the creator of Frolic & Flow. Frolic & Flow is a space for simplified, reliable wellness information for those in pursuit of taking care of their own health and the health of their families from a natural point of view. Carly is the co-creator of The Healing Hashimoto's Course and ho...2020-06-1745 minDoing It Different003: The Fertility Awareness Method and Why It’s My Natural Birth Control of ChoiceWhat if you could have unprotected sex the majority of the month, without worry, and without having to be on hormonal birth control? Sound too good to be true? Well, you might be surprised to find out that more and more women are taking control of their fertility without hormonal or potentially invasive methods of contraception. The reality is that many women are looking for alternatives to hormonal birth control. And, with the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), you can take back control of your fertility. Reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrickson-Jack explains what FAM i...2020-06-161h 00Doing It Different001: Carly and her husband introduce the Doing It Different Podcast When I started doing things differently several years ago my life changed dramatically. And now, taking a different approach across all parts of my life has become a core part of who I am today. I started this podcast because as I’ve gone on my own “Doing it Different” journey, I’ve encountered incredible people doing things differently in their own lives. From home births, to thyroid healing, to finances and regenerative agriculture, I interview guests whose perspectives shine a new light on how to view the world. 2020-06-1617 min