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The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E8-Why Health Practice Owners Stay Stuck — And How to Shift ItIn the concluding episode of the first season, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley delves into the concept of the 'practice beneath the practice.' She reflects on her personal challenges of overcoming hustle culture and the associated anxiety, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's business practices with personal values for true fulfillment. Highlighting the transformation needed for personal and professional growth, she shares her journey of creating a sustainable practice that supports well-being and success without the traditional hustle mentality. The episode sets the stage for the next season’s focus on financial growth and overcoming limiting beliefs.SH...
2026-04-2333 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E8-Why Health Practice Owners Stay Stuck — And How to Shift ItIn the concluding episode of the first season, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley delves into the concept of the 'practice beneath the practice.' She reflects on her personal challenges of overcoming hustle culture and the associated anxiety, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's business practices with personal values for true fulfillment. Highlighting the transformation needed for personal and professional growth, she shares her journey of creating a sustainable practice that supports well-being and success without the traditional hustle mentality. The episode sets the stage for the next season’s focus on financial growth and overcoming limiting beliefs.SH...
2026-04-2333 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E7 Balancing Legitimacy and Identity in Your PracticeIn this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley explores the complex interplay between organizational legitimacy and identity within healthcare practices. She delves into how practitioners often face the dilemma of conforming to societal norms to appear legitimate while striving to maintain personal and organizational values. Highlighting her experiences as a chiropractor, Dr. Alex encourages practice owners to assess whether their business decisions stem from a desire for legitimacy or alignment with their values, underscoring the potential for burnout when these elements clash.
2026-04-0829 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E7 Balancing Legitimacy and Identity in Your PracticeIn this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley explores the complex interplay between organizational legitimacy and identity within healthcare practices. She delves into how practitioners often face the dilemma of conforming to societal norms to appear legitimate while striving to maintain personal and organizational values. Highlighting her experiences as a chiropractor, Dr. Alex encourages practice owners to assess whether their business decisions stem from a desire for legitimacy or alignment with their values, underscoring the potential for burnout when these elements clash.
2026-04-0829 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyCreating a Practice that Works for You: The New Healthcare ParadigmDr. Alex Swenson-Ridley delves into the often unacknowledged struggles faced by healthcare professionals who venture into entrepreneurship. This episode sheds light on the contradiction of seeking to help others while feeling constrained by the business models inherited from previous mentors. The discussion revolves around the concept of 'reinventing the wheel' in healthcare, promoting creativity and autonomy over conforming to outdated norms. Dr. Alex shares her personal journey of overcoming a lack of self-worth and the necessity of establishing clear boundaries to prevent burnout, ultimately advocating for a redefined approach to healthcare business leadership.
2026-03-1928 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyCreating a Practice that Works for You: The New Healthcare ParadigmDr. Alex Swenson-Ridley delves into the often unacknowledged struggles faced by healthcare professionals who venture into entrepreneurship. This episode sheds light on the contradiction of seeking to help others while feeling constrained by the business models inherited from previous mentors. The discussion revolves around the concept of 'reinventing the wheel' in healthcare, promoting creativity and autonomy over conforming to outdated norms. Dr. Alex shares her personal journey of overcoming a lack of self-worth and the necessity of establishing clear boundaries to prevent burnout, ultimately advocating for a redefined approach to healthcare business leadership.
2026-03-1928 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E4 Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling of Self-WorthIn this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley explores the concept of self-worth and the challenges it presents in business ownership. She delves into the idea of the 'upper limit problem' from Gaye Hendricks' book 'The Big Leap,' discussing four fundamental fears that often inhibit our growth and success. These fears include feeling fundamentally flawed, being a burden to others, leaving others behind, and outshining others. Dr. Alex shares personal experiences, including a battle with illness, which reflects how these fears manifest as self-sabotage, hampering both personal and professional development.Referenced...
2026-03-1124 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E4 Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling of Self-WorthIn this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley explores the concept of self-worth and the challenges it presents in business ownership. She delves into the idea of the 'upper limit problem' from Gaye Hendricks' book 'The Big Leap,' discussing four fundamental fears that often inhibit our growth and success. These fears include feeling fundamentally flawed, being a burden to others, leaving others behind, and outshining others. Dr. Alex shares personal experiences, including a battle with illness, which reflects how these fears manifest as self-sabotage, hampering both personal and professional development.Referenced...
2026-03-1124 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E3 Finding Fulfillment in Practice: The Eudaimonic Path to WellbeingIn this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley shares her compelling journey from an unexpected pregnancy and a tumultuous job in Alaska to opening her own chiropractic practice. Despite facing significant challenges, including a chaotic and traumatic work environment and a high-stress pregnancy, she persevered to build a successful business. This story underscores the importance of understanding the true driving force behind one's entrepreneurial pursuits, whether it's necessity or opportunity, and emphasizes the significance of aligning one's business with personal values to achieve sustained wellbeing and fulfillment.Articles referenced in this episode:
2026-02-1929 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E3 Finding Fulfillment in Practice: The Eudaimonic Path to WellbeingIn this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley shares her compelling journey from an unexpected pregnancy and a tumultuous job in Alaska to opening her own chiropractic practice. Despite facing significant challenges, including a chaotic and traumatic work environment and a high-stress pregnancy, she persevered to build a successful business. This story underscores the importance of understanding the true driving force behind one's entrepreneurial pursuits, whether it's necessity or opportunity, and emphasizes the significance of aligning one's business with personal values to achieve sustained wellbeing and fulfillment.Articles referenced in this episode:
2026-02-1929 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E2-Unlocking Your Leadership Genius: The Key to Sustainable SuccessIn this enlightening podcast episode, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley delves into the complexities of leadership for healthcare entrepreneurs. Exploring insights from the book 'The Six Types of Working Genius,' she highlights the importance of aligning work roles with personal strengths to prevent burnout. Dr. Alex shares her personal journey of discovering her creative strengths, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's unique leadership style. By embracing personal strengths, entrepreneurs can lead practices more authentically and effectively. This episode offers thought-provoking perspectives on developing positive leadership and reshaping practice roles for genuine entrepreneurial success.Resources from this episode:
2026-02-0619 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E2-Unlocking Your Leadership Genius: The Key to Sustainable SuccessIn this enlightening podcast episode, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley delves into the complexities of leadership for healthcare entrepreneurs. Exploring insights from the book 'The Six Types of Working Genius,' she highlights the importance of aligning work roles with personal strengths to prevent burnout. Dr. Alex shares her personal journey of discovering her creative strengths, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's unique leadership style. By embracing personal strengths, entrepreneurs can lead practices more authentically and effectively. This episode offers thought-provoking perspectives on developing positive leadership and reshaping practice roles for genuine entrepreneurial success.Resources from this episode:
2026-02-0619 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E1 What happens when you do everything “right”—and still burn out?What happens when you do everything “right”—and still burn out?In this first full episode of The Rooted Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley introduces the core idea behind the show: the practice beneath the practice—the internal foundation that shapes how we lead, work, and sustain ourselves, often without being named or supported.This episode explores why so many capable, committed practice owners and leaders find themselves exhausted despite external success. Why following the rules, applying the strategies, and doing what you were taught can still lead to burnout—not because you failed, but because th...
2026-02-0217 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyS2E1 What happens when you do everything “right”—and still burn out?What happens when you do everything “right”—and still burn out?In this first full episode of The Rooted Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley introduces the core idea behind the show: the practice beneath the practice—the internal foundation that shapes how we lead, work, and sustain ourselves, often without being named or supported.This episode explores why so many capable, committed practice owners and leaders find themselves exhausted despite external success. Why following the rules, applying the strategies, and doing what you were taught can still lead to burnout—not because you failed, but because th...
2026-02-0217 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyThe Rooted Health Practice TrailerWhat happens when success no longer feels sustainable?The Rooted Practice Podcast is a space for practice owners and purpose-driven leaders who are successful on the outside—but quietly exhausted, disconnected, or questioning the way they’ve been taught to lead.In this short trailer episode, host Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley introduces the core idea behind the show: the practice beneath the practice—the inner leadership, nervous system patterns, values, identity, and emotional dynamics that shape how we lead, work, and live.This podcast explores inside-out leadership, practitioner wellbeing, burnout recovery, and building a sustai...
2026-01-2601 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyThe Rooted Health Practice TrailerWhat happens when success no longer feels sustainable?The Rooted Practice Podcast is a space for practice owners and purpose-driven leaders who are successful on the outside—but quietly exhausted, disconnected, or questioning the way they’ve been taught to lead.In this short trailer episode, host Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley introduces the core idea behind the show: the practice beneath the practice—the inner leadership, nervous system patterns, values, identity, and emotional dynamics that shape how we lead, work, and live.This podcast explores inside-out leadership, practitioner wellbeing, burnout recovery, and building a sustai...
2026-01-2601 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 263 Unlocking Your Vibrational Energy in Leadership With Valerie HopeIn this episode, host Dr. Alex welcomes Valerie Hope, an Art Math Certified coach and TEDx speaker, to the show. They dive into the journey of living and leading from the heart, exploring how Valerie's upbringing in a practical, logic-driven family influenced her initial perception of emotions. Valerie shares insights on the evolution of her understanding of emotional intelligence in the corporate world, discussing how feelings can transition from being seen as liabilities to valuable assets. Join Alexandra and Valerie for an inspiring conversation about the importance of heart-centered leadership and the transformative power of embracing our emotions.
2024-09-2649 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 263 Unlocking Your Vibrational Energy in Leadership With Valerie HopeIn this episode, host Dr. Alex welcomes Valerie Hope, an Art Math Certified coach and TEDx speaker, to the show. They dive into the journey of living and leading from the heart, exploring how Valerie's upbringing in a practical, logic-driven family influenced her initial perception of emotions. Valerie shares insights on the evolution of her understanding of emotional intelligence in the corporate world, discussing how feelings can transition from being seen as liabilities to valuable assets. Join Alexandra and Valerie for an inspiring conversation about the importance of heart-centered leadership and the transformative power of embracing our emotions.
2024-09-2649 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyReimagined TrailerAre you a heart centered woman leader, entrepreneur and visionary who has found yourself burnt out in pursuit of your dreams, achieving success on paper but still feeling unfulfilled, or realizing following all the should’s and supposed to’s of the business world has left you with a business and life you don’t really want or love? This is the podcast for you. I’m your host Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley, and I’m on a mission to help heart centered women leaders and entrepreneurs called to serve the world in a big way alter their experience...
2023-12-3002 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyReimagined TrailerAre you a heart centered woman leader, entrepreneur and visionary who has found yourself burnt out in pursuit of your dreams, achieving success on paper but still feeling unfulfilled, or realizing following all the should’s and supposed to’s of the business world has left you with a business and life you don’t really want or love? This is the podcast for you. I’m your host Dr. Alex Swenson-Ridley, and I’m on a mission to help heart centered women leaders and entrepreneurs called to serve the world in a big way alter their experience...
2023-12-3002 min
BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A STORY "BEHAS"Moving Forward After a Reckoning : Finding a Way Forward - Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley : 104After suffering health challenges that resulted from focusing on everyone and everything but herself, Dr. Alex's work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health and more without using medications. This is a journey of resilience, strength and self-discovery. Dr. Alex shares her compelling personal narrative. From her unexpected journey into motherhood in the challenging terrain of Alaska to her battle with a toxic environment and troubled marriage, Dr. Alex's story is a testament to the power of setting boundaries and redefining personal integrity....
2023-08-2841 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 214: How to Navigate the Call to Pivot a Career or RelationshipHave you ever had that moment where you suddenly realize that a career, a relationship or a direction you're going in life isn't right? Maybe you've invested decades, time, energy, money and finally have the epiphany that you're not exactly on the right path.
Today, we're unpacking how to navigate this moment in a powerful way that allows for a leap, even when it's scary and you don't quite know what you're leaping into.
My own recent experience is creating a pivot in the lens and container in which I work with women from health...
2023-03-3021 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 214: How to Navigate the Call to Pivot a Career or RelationshipHave you ever had that moment where you suddenly realize that a career, a relationship or a direction you're going in life isn't right? Maybe you've invested decades, time, energy, money and finally have the epiphany that you're not exactly on the right path.
Today, we're unpacking how to navigate this moment in a powerful way that allows for a leap, even when it's scary and you don't quite know what you're leaping into.
My own recent experience is creating a pivot in the lens and container in which I work with women from health...
2023-03-3021 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your Legitimacy213 Shifting the Perception of Health With Amy ArnerDo you feel frustrated by the lack of options available for your health, and constantly feeling like it's too hard to both get help and feel good again?Today I'm joined by former nurse turned Human Design and trauma informed health and business coach Amy Arner for a deep dive into things we don't usually talk about in healthcare. Spirituality and it's role in healing. How it's all connected. How burnout comes about. And the questions and starting point for listeners to start healing deeply by looking outside the box.Amy Arner...
2023-03-2147 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your Legitimacy213 Shifting the Perception of Health With Amy ArnerDo you feel frustrated by the lack of options available for your health, and constantly feeling like it's too hard to both get help and feel good again?Today I'm joined by former nurse turned Human Design and trauma informed health and business coach Amy Arner for a deep dive into things we don't usually talk about in healthcare. Spirituality and it's role in healing. How it's all connected. How burnout comes about. And the questions and starting point for listeners to start healing deeply by looking outside the box.Amy Arner...
2023-03-2147 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 212 Why Community is Important in Healing HormonesHow strong is your support network of close friends that you can be open and real with? Personally, this is an area I've struggled with a lot as a career driven woman. Community is also something that plays a huge role in our over all health and hormone balance. This episode unpacks why community is so important to our hormones and gives you some things to think about to strengthen your own community. I also share some new things I'm working on and am really excited about because they focus on community at the core of our h...
2023-03-1420 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 212 Why Community is Important in Healing HormonesHow strong is your support network of close friends that you can be open and real with? Personally, this is an area I've struggled with a lot as a career driven woman. Community is also something that plays a huge role in our over all health and hormone balance. This episode unpacks why community is so important to our hormones and gives you some things to think about to strengthen your own community. I also share some new things I'm working on and am really excited about because they focus on community at the core of our h...
2023-03-1420 min
Exhausted to Empowered EntrepreneurS6 E5 The perils of Selfless Syndrome with Dr Alexandra Swenson-RidleyDr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a thought leader in ‘outside the box’ and natural approaches to women's health and hormones, focusing on what she has termed Selfless Syndrome. After suffering her own health challenges that resulted from focusing on everyone and everything but herself, her work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health and more without the use of medications. She is the founder of Emergent Women Coaching & Health Consulting, the host of the podcast Emerge-The Health Podcast for Busy High Performing Women, the creator of the Emer...
2023-02-1428 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 203-Save My Thyroid with Dr. Eric OsanskyToday’s episode is a deep dive into natural solutions for both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism with Dr. Eric Osansky.Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who helps people recover from thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease" and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease, and after taking a natural treatment approach has been in remission since 2009. Afte...
2023-01-1047 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 203-Save My Thyroid with Dr. Eric OsanskyToday’s episode is a deep dive into natural solutions for both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism with Dr. Eric Osansky.Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who helps people recover from thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease" and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease, and after taking a natural treatment approach has been in remission since 2009. Afte...
2023-01-1047 min
Save My Thyroid: Healing Tips for Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sOvercoming Selfless Syndrome with Dr. Alexandra Swenson-RidleySelfless Syndrome: it’s that desire to take care of everything and everyone before yourself, and it’s a big problem for those with any type of thyroid condition.The term was coined by Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley DC, NBC-HWC, AMP, a thought leader in outside-the-box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones. After suffering health challenges resulting from her Selfless Syndrome, her work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health, and more without using medications.In our modern world, where wome...
2022-10-0436 min
Living Life NaturallyLLN Episode #128: Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley – How to Love Your Life and Live In Harmony with Self in MidlifeAbout Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley: Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a thought leader in outside the box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones, focusing on what she has termed Selfless Syndrome. After suffering her own health challenges that resulted from focusing on everyone and everything but herself, her work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health and more without the use of medications. She is the founder of Emergent Women Coaching & Health Consulting and is building a business that serves both...
2022-08-2927 minLiving Life NaturallyLLN Episode #128: Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley – How to Love Your Life and Live In Harmony with Self in MidlifeAbout Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley: Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a thought leader in outside the box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones, focusing on what she has termed Selfless Syndrome. After suffering her own health challenges that resulted from focusing on everyone and everything but herself, her work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health and more without the use of medications. She is the founder of Emergent Women Coaching & Health Consulting and is building a business that serves both...
2022-08-2927 min
THE IN8LIFE MOVEMENTRestoring Women's Thyroid Function Naturally: Dr. Alexandra Swenson-RidleyDr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a thought leader in outside the box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones, focusing on what she has termed Selfless Syndrome. After suffering her own health challenges that resulted from focusing on everyone and everything but herself, her work turned towards helping other driven women navigate the world of fatigue, thyroid issues, anxiety and depression, difficulty losing weight, gut health and more without the use of medications. She is the founder of Emergent Women Coaching & Health Consulting and is building a business that serves both her clients and her health, while helping other...
2022-05-2337 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 106-Why Your Labs Say "Normal" but You Still Feel Like PooNothing is more frustrating than feeling like something is horribly wrong, only to be told you’re “fine”. Today we’re discussing how this happens, and what you can do to start taking control of your own health, symptoms, and understanding of how it all works together. Are you looking for the next step on your health journey and want to get some one-to-one support? As a thank you for listening to the show and being proactive with your health I’d like to offer you a $200 discount on an initial consultation with me. On this visit, we do a de...
2021-09-2114 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 105-Overcoming High Performance Bad Habits and Healing From Burnout with Julia ArndtJulia Arndt is a Peak Performance coach who draws on her experience in various roles working for Google for 7 years. She brings mindfulness and an understanding of how stress affects the body to help professionals in high-pressure environments to rethink their lifestyles and bring long-lasting transformations. Our conversation dives heavily into the bad habits we develop as high performers and how to start transforming those habits not serving us well.You can connect with Julia on Instagram or through her website www.peakperformancemethod.comAre you looking for the next step on...
2021-09-1636 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 104-The Most Important Question You Should Be Asking in Regards To Your HealthDo you think critically about your health, or just follow the crowd? Today I unpack the most important question you can ask yourself as a woman in today’s world when it comes to your health...BUT WHY? If you aren’t asking why your health is the way it is, you’re likely missing a huge key in being able to help. Are you looking for the next step on your health journey and want to get some one-to-one support? As a thank you for listening to the show and being proactive with your health I’d like t...
2021-09-1417 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 103-Stepping Out of Burnout into Power and Authenticity with Dr. Omolara UwemedimoToday I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, a board-certified pediatrician who found herself burnt out to the point of being hospitalized and recognizing a need for change. This experience led her to form Uwemedimo Melanin & Medicine where she now works as an empowerment coach and career transition strategist to provide Black women physicians & other health professionals with support through community, courses, and coaching. She is a mentor of women in medicine, who have been marginalized and minoritized. Whether you’re in a health profession or not, the conversation we have is dynamite. If you’re looking for di...
2021-09-0949 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 102-Is Your Language Keeping You Stuck?How aware are you of the words you use on a daily basis? We aren’t often aware of how our language impacts us subconsciously. There is power in language, and there is also sabotage. Do words like “try”, “maybe” or other non-committal words ultimately lead to taking your power away and keeping you stuck? Today I unpack the power of our language and explain how this idea led to renaming the show. Are you looking for the next step on your health journey and want to get some one-to-one support? As a thank you for listening to the sho...
2021-09-0711 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 101-Digging into The Psychology of High Performance and Overeating with Dr. Melissa McCreeryTired of always thinking about food and worrying about what you eat? Frustrated with being overwhelmed with emotional eating when we’re under stress? On this episode of Rejuvenated Women, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Melissa McCreery who helps high-performing women transform their relationship with food and find freedom from the food prison we can find ourselves in.Dr. Melissa McCreery is a clinical psychologist who specializes in untangling the three Os that ambush successful, high-performing women - overwhelm, overload, and overeating. She helps women all over the world end struggles with food and the scal...
2021-09-0234 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 99-Burnout & A Low Libido with Dr. Renee Wellenstein, the LibidoologistAre you designing your life to thrive long-term or on the fast track to burnout? So many of us in the world of “high performance” set ourselves up for the crash that inevitably will come when we ignore ourselves and push too hard. I’m joined by women’s burnout and libido expert Dr. Renee Wellenstein for a deep conversation on how to interrupt the cycle, stop “shoulding” ourselves, discover ourselves again, improve energy and reignite our libido. Dr. Renee is a double board-certified doctor who has been working with women for over 20 years and due to her own pers...
2021-08-2637 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 98-Let's Have A Raw Conversation Around VaccinesWith the Pfizer FDA approval coming through yesterday, the rise in the delta variant increased conversation around mandatory workplace vaccines, and New York City’s recent changes, I felt it was time to share some information and my own opinion with you. An opinion that may differ from either side of the vaccine conversations happening out there. This episode is NOT meant as any kind of medical advice, a political stance, or here to shame anyone for their choices.My position has always been to spark taking a proactive role in our own health and this conversation is...
2021-08-2421 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 94-The Curse of Being a High Performing WomanHow do you define being a high performer? So many of us base performance on busyness. How many things can we fit on our plate or balls can we juggle in the air? Too many of us focus on the “stuff” and not the results that we’re producing. This week I unpack shifting our perspective on what high performance actually means and moving into focusing on the results we produce and not the stuff we’re capable of juggling.Are you looking for the next step on your health journey and want to get some one-to-one support...
2021-08-1009 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 92-Funnel Cakes & A Conversation About IntegrityWhen I was in chiropractic school I was known for being a bit of a thorn in the school administration’s side as the chief content editor of our school paper. At one point, I even declared war on funnel cakes ;) While I was booed and poked fun at by many of my peers, my point had more to do with integrity...and is actually applicable to all of us. Today’s episode of Rejuvenated Women is a reprisal of sorts of my war on funnel cakes...with a gentle reminder of the importance of keeping our word to ours...
2021-08-0311 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 91-All Things Thyroid with Dr. Amie Hornaman -The Thyroid FixerIs it my thyroid?!? 1:8 women will have a thyroid problem at some point in their lives. After menopause, it’s 1:3. But sadly conventional medicine doesn’t typically offer more than lifelong medication once you’re so far past “fine” that it’s hard to get back. Today’s episode is a deep dive into all things thyroid with the Thyroid Fixer-Dr. Amie Hornaman.Dr. Amie Hornaman DCN, MsN, CFMP, a.k.a The Thyroid-Fixer, a woman on a mission to optimize thyroid patients around the world and give them their lives back using hertransformational program: The C...
2021-07-2931 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 90-Lessons Learned From An 8 Year Old on a Ropes CourseIt can be easy to forget how much of our success is actually tied to our mindset. We want to focus on more knowledge, more tools, more of this, more of that. But if you don’t believe it’s possible, it doesn’t matter WHAT you do. It won’t be successful. Today’s podcast episode dives into this concept in more detail, sharing what I learned watching my 8 year old conquer a challenging part of a ropes course.
Are you looking for the next step on your health journey and want to get some one to one support? As a thank...
2021-07-2708 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 89-Being a Woman in a Man's World with Jessica TietjenAre you a woman leader in a man’s world? Today’s conversation revolves around this sometimes tricky environment where gender differences and values rear their heads and we have a lot to navigate. I’m joined by powerhouse Jessica Tietjen, Vice President and General Counsel of Experitec.
Jessica is the epitome of a high-performing woman functioning in multiple roles--she’s even pumped breastmilk for her twin two-year-olds while present in front of large corporate meetings. We have a very raw and real conversation around balancing being driven at work and doing life as a mom. She is a Gallup Certified St...
2021-07-2237 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 88-The #1 Thing High Performing Women SuckThe #1 Thing High Performing Women Suck At
Rest...that four letter word that tends to allude us as high performing women. Building rest (not just sleep) into our lives is essential for our sanity and our health. This week I unpack what this looks like in the real world.
Are you looking for the next step on your health journey and want to get some one to one support? As a thank you for listening to the show and being proactive with your health I’d like to offer you a $200 discount on an initial consultation with me. On this vi...
2021-07-2009 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 73-The Magical Health Formula With Jenn Helene PopkenIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Jennifer Helene Popken-- an entrepreneur, mother, a former Ford Model, a wheel-chair bound child, a finalist on MasterChef (chosen from over 60,000 applicants), writer (ghostwriter of notable cookbooks), and a devoted yoga teacher and practitioner. She has distilled key factors that contribute to optimal health mentally, physically, and spiritually into a system that delivers results. Our conversation goes deep into the things we’ve both learned over the years as women on a mission to be healthy.Jennifer Helene works with clients to reestablish their focus on whole life balance, freedo...
2021-05-2741 min
The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix ItDo You Have Selfless Syndrome - Find Out with Dr. Alexandra Swenson-RidleyAre you overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight? My guest in this special episode is Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley who experienced these common symptoms herself. Dr. Alex helps successful women leaders overcome Selfless Syndrome and become women who are vibrant, energized and on fire.Dr. Alex personally awoke to the devastating impact Selfless Syndrome has on women and their families following the premature birth of her son Fritz, and ensuing health problems for both herself and her son. Dr. Alex's health coaching programs help women lose weight, sleep better, boost energy and fall in love with themselves. T...
2021-05-1435 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 51-Yoga As A Tool To Access Balance and Healing with Manjori GopikaYoga is often thought of as being “for flexible people”, or maybe not a “real workout”. I’ve been on my own yoga journey this year, and I’ve found that it’s about so much more. This week I’m joined by yoga practitioner and teacher Manjari Gopika for a lively discussion around how yoga can actually bring balance to not just your body, but your mind and help you build confidence and heal through big transitions. To learn more about Manjari Gopika and connect you can check out the following links: Real Yoga Pr...
2021-02-2526 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 50- Is Your Resilience a Strength or a Crutch?Resilience is something we often view as a strength. It’s that deep-seated commitment to moving forward, to reaching a goal, to not letting life get us down. However, it can also be a crutch that prevents us from healing. On this episode of Rejuvenated Women, I unpack this concept more while touching on some of the darkness the last year has held for many of us. We also have some fun celebrating our 1 year anniversary and 50th episode!To expand this conversation more, check out episode 18 where I discuss the dark side of resilience in depth wi...
2021-02-1818 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 49-Why You Need A Health CoachCoaches have long been some of the most influential people in my life. Today we discuss just what health coaching is and why you need one. To take advantage of the special surprise mentioned, email me at dralex@emergentwomenih.com Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE an...
2021-02-1111 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 48-Exploring the Myths of Detox With Heidi FrostTrue detox is something I've found is completely misunderstood in our culture. Join me in my interview with fellow Holistic Health Practitioner and Health Coach Heidi Frost as we dive into the myths of detoxing and how to really use the process as a catalyst for not just physical, but also emotional healing. To learn more about Heidi and connect with her visit her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findenergy/ Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and...
2021-02-0527 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 47-Is A Diagnosis Defining You?Has a diagnosis left you living in fear of dying or limiting your passions and enjoyment of life? This week I explore the two roads we have to explore in how we let our circumstances impact our identity, and the choices we have to do something differently. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, pl...
2021-01-2815 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 46-How to Truly Succeed at Meeting Goals and Transforming HabitsHow do you truly create habit transformation and, more or less, become someone new? It has much less to do with the actions, and everything to do with embracing a new identity. Join me as I unpack this concept from author James Clear in his book Atomic Habits. The gold to success in transforming some aspect of your life this year is in this episode. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, o...
2021-01-2113 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 45-3 Things You Need to Know Before DetoxingThe new year always brings with it the desire to "detox" and start new. But what is a detox really, and what purpose does it serve? Join me as I discuss the three critical things you must consider before launching into a detox. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iT...
2021-01-1415 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 44-Why I stopped making New Year's Resolutions and What I do InsteadNew Year’s resolutions are all the rage, but the percentage of people who’ll actually complete them is minimal at best. On this week’s podcast I discuss why I moved away from resolutions, and what I do instead. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and leav...
2021-01-0713 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 43 Finding the Positive in LonelinessLoneliness is a rampant emotion this year as we do holidays differently than we ever have. Join me for a discussion on how to approach loneliness in a healthy way, and use this time for growth rather than struggle. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review. ...
2021-01-0211 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 42-How do You Qualitatively Measure Your Immune System?With the availability of a COVID vaccine, it seems immunity is a hot topic again. But how do you actually measure how well your immune system is functioning? Join me as I unpack the Qualitative Immune Assessment--otherwise known as signs your immune system is not in balance--and introduce our next series for the podcast. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! ...
2020-12-1721 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 41-Our Experience With COVIDThe weekend after Thanksgiving our family succumbed to the beast that is COVID-19. In this episode, I share our experiences ranging from my husband in his 40’s, myself in my 30’s and our 7-year old (the teenagers seem to have escaped). I also discuss some of the tools I used to help us on our recovery journey and give some insight into some of the positive things that can be gleaned from this year of Pandemic reactions. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with...
2020-12-1116 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 40-The Right (and Wrong) Way to Detox12 years ago I learned about detox the hard way. My naive 23-year-old self did absolutely everything wrong. Post holiday's many of us may feel the need for a detox, a really hard workout (or both). I tackle the right (and wrong) way to go about detoxing and resetting your body on this week’s episode. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! ...
2020-12-0314 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 39-Empowering Menopause with Dr. Andrea PurcellIn this episode, I am joined by fellow women's functional medicine expert Dr. Andrea Purcell to discuss the ins and outs of perimenopause and menopause. If the thought of menopause has you confused or feeling stressed, this is THE conversation to listen to. By the end, you'll have a completely new perspective on this time of life. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on f...
2020-11-1933 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 38-What you don't know about your thyroidThis week we dive deep into your thyroid--symptoms, issues, and more importantly how to approach supporting your thyroid naturally and not going down the road of a lifetime of medication. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review. Each month I’ll select one lucky reviewer to re...
2020-11-1318 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 37-What You Don't Know About CortisolWe’ve all heard the adage “stress kills” but it is often something I would argue is given lip service, but not necessarily understood. This week we explore the effect of the stress hormone cortisol and discuss how this phrase can actually be accurate. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and le...
2020-11-0519 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 36- Have You Ever Had One of Those Days?Have you ever had one of those days? You know the one, where nothing goes right, you run around like a chicken with your head cut off from wake until you crash at night, and you find yourself wondering what you actually did and why you didn't get anything done that you needed to? Today we unpack how to make a shift to having far less of those days, and far more of the days that flow easily and leave you feeling accomplished, instead of defeated. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable H...
2020-10-2916 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 35-Are Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back?Our belief system will either make possible or limit what we accomplish in life. This week I dive into our limiting beliefs, how they hold us back, and how we overcome them to really reach our full potential. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information, and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked, and overweight to vibrant energetic, and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review. Each month I’ll...
2020-10-2318 minThe Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 33-How I landed Myself Having a COVID Test and Chest X-RayThis week I discuss stress, our immune system, gut health and self sabotage, and share how a combination of the above landed me at urgent care getting a COVID test and chest x-ray last week (both were negative)! It's a jam packed short episode. Tune in and enjoy! Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked and overweight to vibrant energetic and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over...
2020-10-0909 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 32-Stepping Into Your Power with Britt NicoleThis week I interview women's transformational life coach Britt Nicole and continue the conversation from episode 31 on healing relationships. Britt shares her story of navigating her husband's PTSD and the healing they both have ultimately found together. Britt brings a topic to conversation that is unique, but refreshing to hear. She is a living example of being able to heal through a toxic marriage, and inspiring her husband to do the same. It's not an easy process, but she shares with us her story and advice for an approach that doesn't equate to cutting someone out of...
2020-09-2218 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 31-Troubleshooting the Plateau Part 6On our last part of this series we discuss your circle of influence and how to bring healing (or relief) from your closest relationships. Are you surrounded by vampires or giants? Listen to find out! Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked and overweight to vibrant energetic and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review. Each month I’ll sele...
2020-09-2213 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 30-Troubleshooting the Plateau Part 5On this episode we discuss the importance of spiritual connection in healing. Where we get our truth from and what we believe is an incredibly important part of healing. Join me as I tackle how to make the shift to realigning yourself and your healing with where your truth comes from. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked and overweight to vibrant energetic and on fire! If you enjoyed the show, p...
2020-09-2210 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 29-Troubleshooting the Plateau Part 4Many of us "know" we should be doing certain things for our health, including sleeping. This week I guide you through not just why sleep is important, but how to create routines in the morning and evening to support getting a good nights sleep and help you balance hormones and overcome the plateau. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked and overweight to vibrant energetic and on fire! If you enjoyed...
2020-08-0516 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 28-Troubleshooting the Plateau Part 3On this episode we dive deep into what may be missing from your approach to exercise. Yes, motivation may be part of it, but in this conversation we dive deep into why it's important to allow our stress to inform our exercise choices. It's not about the cardio, or the hours in the gym. Sometimes when we're stuck on our health journey, what we really need to is re-evaluate how we're approaching those things that are supposed to be "healthy" and "good" for us. To check out the Faster Way to Fat Loss program mentioned o...
2020-08-0514 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 27: Troubleshooting the Plateau Part 2Food, calories and diets are something that plague us as women nearly daily it seems. On this episode I tackle some of the myths around what's "supposed" to be good for you and give you three tips to help you troubleshoot your own eating habits, no matter how clean or off the mark they are! Join me as I discuss the reality behind calories and why you're probably not eating ENOUGH. We'll also dive into some of the issues with diets becoming too restrictive, the real purpose of food, and how to create variety in your diet...
2020-06-2014 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 26: Trouble Shooting The PlateauThe plateau is that moment when results stop and frustration ensues. You feel like you're doing all the right things, but still have symptoms, or can't lose weight, or your energy is in the pots. This 8 week series unpacks the steps to trouble shooting the proverbial plateau, and leads you towards having the breakthrough in your health you've been looking for. I personally hit the plateau about three years ago when years of stress, huge commitments as a single mom, doctor and owner of a ever growing wellness practice left me falling apart. I had no energy, k...
2020-06-0513 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 25: The Three Keys to Taking Control of Your Health and LifeHow do you heal yourself--increase your energy, decrease inflammation and stress and reverse disease? By being proactive and taking control of you. On this week's episode I dive into the three keys that are absolutely necessary to truly take control of your health and life! If you’ve arrived at this podcast episode, chances are you’re like many of the other women I’ve worked with when it comes to your health. You are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or even hopeless. You have been searching for answers or a solution, but always coming up short. You may be res...
2020-05-2223 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 24: How to Handle Picky Eaters Whether it’s Your Kids, Your Spouse or YOU!This conversation comes up all the time in my work with women: You don't want to cook two meals but are trying to be healthy; you want to lose weight, but don't like vegetables; your spouse or kids are constantly fighting you on changes and it's overwhelming. This conversation is for YOU. It’s not that vegetables, whole grains or healthy foods taste bad, it’s that you’ve trained your taste buds to think they taste bad. And you have to have patience retraining taste buds to appreciate good food. Nutrition is that which is eaten to sus...
2020-05-0813 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 23- How to Kick Your Sugar Habit to the CurbOn this episode I tackle the ever present sugar addiction so many of us struggle with. This goes beyond just having a sweet tooth! Join me as I share the three keys to really breaking the sugar craving cycle and kicking the habit once and for all. How do you finally kick your sugar habit? It’s about awareness and commitment. I want to give you some facts to think about: The Average American consumes 152 pounds of sugar each year compared to 22 pounds a year in 1900… Sugar is connected to ob...
2020-05-0211 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 22-Giving Yourself Permission Slips and Letting it Go With Kris RiceThis week I'm joined by fellow high performing women's health coach Kris Rice for a fun conversation around giving yourself permission to shift your morning routine, repurpose your time and feel all the feels. Kris is a wellness empowerment coach who empowers high-achieving mamas to prioritize their health and wellness; building life-long healthy habits for their whole family. While our conversation focuses on motherhood and navigating working, teaching and mama'ing from home, it can still be applied to mamas and non mamas alike. To learn more about Kris Rice find her on instagram...
2020-04-2229 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP-21 Cultivating Mental Fortitude and a Growth Mindset During Social DistancingOn this episode I take you on a journey to cultivate mental fortitude and position yourself for growth during social distancing and the world pandemic, so that you come out of it transformed into an even more powerful version of yourself. I cover: ~What the spending trends right now tell us about the world mindset ~Tools for helping you overcome those mindset blocks ~Granting yourself permission to feel, and acknowledge those feelings ~Questions to ask yourself: what are you trying to escape (feelings, the situation, things out of your...
2020-04-1621 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 20-Overcoming Self Judgement, Poor Body Image and Low Self Esteem with Suzanne CarpenterOn this episode I'm joined by nutrition and weight loss expert Suzanne Carpenter for an authentic and raw conversation around body image, self esteem and self judgement. We get deep, and even dive into eating disorders for a moment, but ultimately leave you with some tools and hope to start taking control of your health and weight now. Suzanne Carpenter is an approachable, sincere, fun-loving, and passionate leader who loves to see personal improvement and transformation in those she teaches. Through her successful 10-year nutrition career, Suzanne saw a gap in the industry and a trend in s...
2020-04-1038 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 19-Using tea to boost your immune system and form connection with Jenny TseOn this episode I'm joined by world renowned tea expert Jenny Tse for a very enlightening conversation around tea and the multiple ways it can boost your immune system. Jenny is an 11 Time International Award Winning Certified Tea Specialist with the Specialty Tea Institute and a Best Selling Author of The Essence of Tea: The Transformational Journey of a Tea Connoisseur. She is the owner and founder of Sipping Streams Tea Company and has been a speaker at the World Tea Expo. Jenny has won 1st, 2nd and 3rd @ North American Tea Championships & 2nd in the Global T...
2020-04-0423 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 18-Exploring the Dark Side of Resilience and Transformational Change with Tracy LittOn this episode I am joined by the incredible Tracy Litt for a conversation on deep transformational healing and the dark side of resiliency. This is the conversation that can literally transform your life, so grab some paper and join us as we discuss: What the dark side of resilience is and why it's so important for high performing women to consider. How to connect with the little girl inside of us who holds us back in our passion and purpose until we do. The ugly side of female leadership and how to transform that to really step i...
2020-04-0142 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 17-Finding Balance and the Silver Lining Inside a Worldwide Pandemic with Dr. Casen DeMariaOn this episode, I'm joined for a fun and inspiring conversation on how to find your balance and the silver lining inside of the massive changes we are all experiencing as a result of the global pandemic we are all facing with my longtime friend and fellow chiropractor and wellness doctor, Dr. Casen DeMaria. Dr. Casen DeMaria gets to live out her dream job everyday as a chiropractor. As a registered massage therapist, Dr. Casen knew she wanted to continue to add value to the individuals she was helping each day, and enrolled at Life University where...
2020-03-3127 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 16- Taking Fear out of Your Health Decisions With Dr. Cheryl SchmittThis week I am joined by the host of Fearless Family Health, Dr. Cheryl Schmitt. We unpack the concept of fear based decision making that is prevalent in Western Health Care today (and particularly applicable today) and share how to get to a level of clarity and objectivity when making decisions regarding your health. Dr. Cheryl brings a host of valuable information and altered perspective to this episode. Tune in to learn about... Trusting your gut and intuition How to move from an emotional place to a rational one Resources to...
2020-03-2427 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 15: 5 Ways to keep yourself healthy and sane during COVID-19This week I share five tips for keeping yourself healthy and sane in the midst of COVID-19 chaos. There is a lot of unknown out there right now, tune in for a breath of fresh air and finding the positive in the chaos. This episode covers the following tips: 1) Taking responsibility for your own health 2) Surrounding yourself with positive 3) Practicing self care 4) Using natural tools to support your immune system (and what some of those are) 5) How to find opportunity in the chaos Thank you...
2020-03-1714 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 14- Reconnecting to and healing your pelvic floor with Shannon TinderThis week I'm joined by Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner Shannon Tinder for an in depth conversation around the pelvic floor, womb, healing from trauma and the feminine energy and power that comes from reconnecting to this area of our body. In this interview you will hear not only Shannon's expert advice as a licensed massage therapist certified in holistic pelvic care, bioenergetic healing and herbal nutrition, but also hear my own journey of suffering to complete healing from vulvodynia. Our conversation dives deep into the connection between our womb and feminine power and energy (regardless o...
2020-03-1028 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 13- Overcoming our fears & self sabotage and what Eucalyptus oil has to do with itJoin me as I discuss how our upper limit problems can hold us back from moving forward with taking control of our health. We get into how to identify the things that hold you back (there are four of them), how to overcome them, and how to use eucalyptus oil to support your health transformation (not in the way you think!) This episode is jam packed. For more information on our upper limit problems check out Gaye Hendricks book The Big Leap. Also referenced is Marianne Williamson's quote "Our Deepest Fear" and the Emotions & Essential Oils Emotional...
2020-03-0413 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 12-Burnout vs OverwhelmOn this week's episode I examine the connection and difference between overwhelm and burnout. I also discuss the preponderance we have as women to head towards overwhelm and burnout, and share some of the highlights from a discussion I had on this topic with several friends and colleagues, including how to set yourself up to avoid BOTH. If you feel like you're constantly living in a state of overwhelm, consider joining me for a 6 day mini course, the Sweet Fix to Overwhelm. Learn more about it here. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: I...
2020-02-2615 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 11: Creating an Impeccable Morning RoutineThis week I unpack the concept of morning routines, share what my own routine looks like, and provide a framework and guidance for you in creating your own impeccable morning routine. Morning routines can be incredibly powerful for getting a great start to our day, and also daunting to figure out how and what to create. I share with you what things you should ask yourself and consider in creating a morning routine so that it serves you well. Check out my Instagram for a step inside my own morning routine. Thank you fo...
2020-02-1811 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 10: 5 Simple Steps to Beat Your OverwhelmOn this episode I lay out the 5 simple steps that have been instrumental in reducing the overwhelm in my own life, and in that of countless women I've worked with. Without this foundation, I would never have been able to do what I did this week--take 2 days off from work and life, one for my son and one for myself while we fought off a cold--without the world imploding, stress tripling and utter chaos ensuing. Join me as I discuss: The necessary mindset shifts that have to occur to allow you to build a schedule and...
2020-02-1519 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 9: Bringing the Feminine to Goal Setting-SLIM GoalsToday I break down goal setting for women, taking a very different approach from the SMART goal rhetoric that permeates goal setting conversations these days. Today we combine the idea of DUMB goals, as thought up by Brandon Burchard, with my SLIM Goal feminine approach. This is not the goal setting you're used to. DUMB Goals stand for Dream, Uplifting, Methods and Behaviors. As Brandon explains in his video on DUMB goals, they help you get connected to a big dream and purpose before you start getting down to the methods and behaviors you need to cultivate...
2020-02-1111 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 8: Stepping into Your Feminine Power and Tearing Down Expectations with Dr. Kim SniderToday I am joined by Dr. Kim Snider, ICPA certified pediatric and perinatal chiropractor, business owner, wife and mom to five littles under the age of 6 (if you're wondering if there's a story here, there is!) In a lively conversation Dr. Kim and I cover life as a working mom and business owner, post partum depression and anxiety, and the mindset shifts needed to stop living for everyone else and start living for yourself. To learn more about Dr. Kim visit www.villagefamilychiropractic.com Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for Hi...
2020-02-1121 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 7: Connecting to our feminine power with Janelle SjodinToday I am joined by Janelle Sjodin, transformational mentor and success coach connecting women to their inner feminine power. Together we had a lively discussion around the energy flow of our menstrual cycle and the power that comes from truly being in tune and connected to our feminine side. To learn more about Janelle, head on over to her website https://www.janellesjodin.com/ If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review. Each month I’ll select one lucky reviewer to receive a special “impeccable health samp...
2020-02-1117 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 6: How to support your mindset with essential oilsOn this episode we tackle some natural ways to support your mind and emotions as you're doing some deep mindset work. On this episode I share some of my favorite oils for helping me focus and supporting me as I do mindset work. You also have the opportunity to get a free sample of one of the oils I discuss by going to www.dralexridley.com/get-essential-oils. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed...
2020-02-1109 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 5: Building a Resiliency Mindset with Karen DeanOn this week's episode I have the pleasure of interviewing women's resiliency coach Karen Dean. We cover to gamete from getting started building a resiliency mindset, the raw reality of what it takes to make significant changes in your life and mindset, and the beauty that is on the other side of the journey. To learn more about Karen check out her website www.karendeanspeaks.com to connect with her. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information and inspiration you...
2020-02-1125 min
The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your LegitimacyEP 4: How Female Leader Indecision Impacts our HealthOn this episode I unpack the female psyche and how much we self sabotage in our inability to make big decisions or getting held back. I share my own story in developing some health issues recently that were entirely related to indecision, and give you tools to unpack the truths and lies of the situation and spring you from stuck to moving forward. Thank you for tuning in to Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women where we provide you with the tools, information and inspiration you need to transform from overwhelmed, overworked and overweight to...
2020-02-1111 min