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Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 174: Taking Gummies + Working OutKate and Emma are back! Sorry for our little break... Kate's computer was broken and it made podding impossible. In this week's episode, we catch yall up on our past few weeks. The topics of today's podcast include how to workout without weights and how to use cannabis with exercise. Enjoy!
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Head to athleticgreens.com/SEAMOSS to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FR...2024-05-2143 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 150: Gym Bro Era (but we promise it's fun)In today's episode, Kate and Emma chat about fitness and their jock eras (again)! We answer the listener submissions of why you should eat protein in the morning, how to get into lifting weights, and what are good pre workout snacks. Emma shares about her upcoming holiday plans and Kate talks about her experience running the NYC Marathon.
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Head to athleticgreens.com/SEAMOSS to get a FREE 1 y...2023-11-0744 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 126: I Went To Europe and Never Got Bloated, An InvestigationIn today's episode, Kate and Emma investigate the food system + quality in the US vs. Europe! We look into the laws + regulations around food, chemicals, glyphosate, GMOs, and artificial products. We seeing how things differ between the US and Europe... aka why you may be able to digest gluten and dairy in Europe. This pod episode was inspired by all of the TikTok girlies who say "I went on vacation in Europe and lost weight from eating pasta" — so Kate and Emma chat about some reasons why Europe may be better for your IBS, after all.
Kate Glavan — instagram.com/kate...2023-05-0258 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 116: Functional Beverage Drama and TikTok DieticiansIn today's episode, Kate and Emma gossip about all of the latest health + wellness drama! We talk about dieticians on TikTok, the Glucose Goddess, Olipop, Sex Dust, and manifesting your dream body into your water bottle. Kate and Emma update you on their personal lives, too... including Kate's bone broth / gelatin gummy journey and Emma's swimming + esoteric music era.
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Use huel.com/seamoss...2023-02-2152 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 115: So You Want To Build A Supplement RoutineIn today's episode, Kate and Emma help you navigate the daunting journey of how to start taking supplements! We talk about topics like multivitamins, bloodwork, key certifications, and health concerns to consider before you start taking anything. Kate and Emma share what they've learned about how to start introducing supplements into your life, how to know if things are working, and scams to avoid in the wild world of wellness.
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Sea Moss Girlies Ap...2023-02-1444 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 112: It's 2023 and We're Gatekeeping Cottage CheeseWhat's up seamossgirlies... after a long hiatus for Kate and Emma, we are back podcasting! In today's episode, we catch you up on where we've been for the past month and what new food, lifestyle, and wellness fixations we both have adopted. Kate and Emma talk about gatekeeping cottage cheese, finding new mobility routines, whisking as an arm workout, giggling at keto men on TikTok, learning to actually cook this year instead of making slop, and going to a zoo in the middle of winter to cure seasonal depression.
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Sea...2023-01-2445 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 111: Ask Kate + Emma Anything!In today's episode, Kate and Emma take your questions from Geneva and Instagram for an end of year Q+A! We get into our proudest moments of 2022, goals for the next year, things we've learned about health, favorite foods + flavors, and so much more. Happy holidays to all you seamossgirlies. We will be taking a bit of a break, but don't worry... the memes will continue on as usual!
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Sea Moss Girlies App on Gen...2022-12-201h 01Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 106: Making Wellness Affordable — Budgeting for Your HealthIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about money as it relates to health/wellness. We touch on the healthcare system in the US, food scarcity, wellness as a status symbol, and how costly it is to eat a "healthy" diet. We talk about the rise of super-expensive wellness and what you can do to redefine wellness outside of the pressures of constant consumerism. Kate and Emma speak about their best health investments and what they would do differently when it comes to spending money on their own wellbeing.
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Sea...2022-11-1552 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 104: Kate + Emma Escape HalloweenIn today's episode, Kate and Emma take you along with them on a Saturday as they avoid the chaos of Halloween in New York City, just as two geriatric, health-nut women would! We visit Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery, answer your questions, go to a barbeque, and ponder how we are going to get home from Red Hook multiple times. We hope you enjoy this chatty episode live from the street.
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Sea Moss Girlies Ap...2022-11-0137 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 101: Potatoes 101In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about potatoes — one of their true joys in life. We talk about the difference in nutrition between types of starches — touching on glycemic index, resistant starch, and insulin. We touch on the cultural significance of potatoes to Okinawa + blue zones. Kate and Emma finish off today's episode explaining what a dessert potato is, leaving the seamossgirlies with some cursed recipes and meal ideas for their own potatoes.
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Sea Moss Girlies TikTok — tiktok.com/@seamossgi...2022-10-1147 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 100: A Walk Down Seamossgirlies Memory LaneIn today's episode, Kate and Emma celebrate their 100th episode of seamossgirlies! We take a walk down memory lane with the listeners — sharing our favorite memes we've made, favorite episodes, favorite cursed Twitter meals, favorite seamossgirlies IRL interactions, and so much more. Kate and Emma get sentimental — sharing their favorite thing about their co-host, opening up about how much has changed since they started the pod nearly 2 years ago with no idea we would have built the beautiful community we feel so blessed to have now. We love you seamossgirlies :') Thanks for being here!
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Emma Ro...2022-10-041h 02Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 99: Rest, Recovery, and Injury PreventionIn today's episode, Kate and Emma chat about injury prevention and muscular recovery! We talk about things like foam rolling, strength training, hot + cold exposure, dynamic stretching, lactic acid, and mobility work. Kate and Emma touch on the importance of rest days and listening to your body. We give our advice on avoiding injury while working out and share some key supplements to consider for recovery.
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Sea Moss Girlies App on Geneva —https://bit...2022-09-2759 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 90: Gut Health — Not For TikTok DummiesSince everyone is a gut health expert these days, Kate and Emma decided to record a second episode on the gut microbiome. Listen to our first explainer of gut health here, in Episode 8: Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of the Gut Microbiome.
In today's episode, Kate and Emma give you an advanced breakdown of the gut microbiome: touching on the ways stress impacts your gut, how eating disorders shape your microbiome, and what is fact vs. fiction when it comes to bloating. We rant about all of the nonsense on TikTok, then we get geeky about prebiotics, postbiotics, fiber, and supplements...2022-07-261h 02Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 89: Meet Kate Morton, MS, RDN — Founder & CEO of Funk It WellnessIn today's episode, Kate and Emma interview Kate Morton, MS, RDN — Founder & CEO of Funk It Wellness! Kate talks to us about her background as a registered dietician and how she came to found Funk It Wellness. We talk about balancing your hormones, battling the toxic aspects of wellness culture, and how seed cycling can empower people to be in touch with their bodies in our scary political times in regards to reproductive health.
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Funk It Wellness — Use code "seamossg...2022-07-1945 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 82: Meet Ben Goodwin — Co-Founder/CEO/Formulator of OlipopIn today's episode, Kate and Emma interview Ben Goodwin — Co-Founder/CEO/Formulator of Olipop! We geek out about all things gut microbiome and talk about the formulation + research behind Olipop, We discuss the accessibility issues with the functional beverage market, focusing on how Olipop is a healthier alternative to soda which is available to mainstream consumers. Ben shares his favorite biohacking tips and tells us the most rewarding part of building Olipop.
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Use code SEA...2022-05-3147 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 81: The Tech Talk: Fitness Trackers + WearablesIn today's episode, Kate and Emma guide you through health tech: fitness trackers! We give a brief history of the wearable, discussing the pros and cons of owning a fitness tracker, then break down some of the most popular wearables on the market. We talk about concerns of data privacy, numerical inaccuracies, orthorexia, plus the benefits of having access to personalized health information.
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Head...2022-05-2452 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 80: Meet Lopa van der Mersch — Founder & CEO of RasaIn today's episode, Kate and Emma interview Lopa van der Mersch — Founder & CEO of Rasa. We talk with Lopa about her personal health journey and how she created the adaptogen-packed herbal coffee alternative known as Rasa. Lopa shares with us the way she finds energy in her daily routines, speaks about Ayurveda + herbalism, then shares what she loves and hates about wellness culture. Lopa then gives the seamossgirlies her tips on how to avoid misinformation about adaptogens!
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Use code "GIRLIES15"...2022-05-1757 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 79: E-Girls Need ElectrolytesIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk all things electrolytes! We give an overview on how electrolytes work in the body, key signs of imbalances, and what to do when you're experiencing symptoms of electrolyte depletion. We dive into the 4 minerals: potassium, sodium, calcium, and of course, magnesium — then touch on the major reasons you shouldn't fear salt. Kate and Emma rant a bit about wellness information on TikTok, then give the seamossgirlies some chaotic life updates, as always.
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Sea Moss G...2022-05-1040 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 78: The Eggcellent, Egg-Palooza EpisodeIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about eggs! We talk about the egg industry + climate change, animal welfare, and more sneaky environmental facts you wouldn't think when it comes to industrial agriculture. We get into the dietary pushback against eggs – debunking myths about cholesterol, egg yolks vs. whites, and other health considerations. Kate + Emma finish off the show by talking about key certifications to look out for when shopping for eggs and of course, give the girlies some fun life updates.
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SUPPL. — instagram...2022-05-0345 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 78: The Eggcellent, Egg-Palooza EpisodeIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about eggs.! We talk about the egg industry + climate change, animal welfare, and more sneaky environmental facts you wouldn't think when it comes to industrial agriculture. We get into the dietary pushback against eggs – debunking myths about cholesterol, egg yolks vs. whites, and other health considerations. Kate + Emma finish off the show by talking about key certifications to look out for when shopping for eggs and of course, give the girlies some fun life updates.Kate Glavan — instagram.com/kateglavan/Emma Roepke — instagram.com/emma.roepke/Sea Moss Girlies — instagram.com/seamossgirlies/SUPPL. — instagram...2022-05-0346 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 77: Meet Lulu Ge – Founder + CEO of ElixIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma interview Lulu Ge – Founder + CEO of Elix! We talk about menstrual wellness, the power of herbs, and her background with Chinese Medicine. Lulu opens up about her personal mission to balance her menstrual cycle which led her to found Elix. Lulu leaves the sea moss girlies with a ton of tips on how to take ownership of your own cycle!
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Sea Moss Girlies TikTok...2022-04-2636 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 76: Another seamossgirlies Q+AIn today's episode, Kate and Emma answer questions directly from the seamossgirlies! We talk about our favorite functional beverages, podcasts, things we do when bored, and some nostalgic snacks from childhood. We touch on how we both transitioned away from veganism, how to find movement you actually enjoy doing, and how to find friends who are also into wellness. Stay until the end to hear Kate freak out over a mouse entering her apartment and how Emma will be praying for all of us this Easter.
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Sea Moss Girlies — instag...2022-04-1942 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 75: Meet Becca Millstein – Co-Founder + CEO of FishwifeIn today's episode, Kate and Emma interview Becca Millstein – Co-Founder + CEO of Fishwife! Becca talks about how she got into the world of tinned fish – touching on everything from aquaculture, sustainable sourcing, supply chain logistics, and more. Becca shares her future goals for Fishwife, her favorite ways to eat tinned fish, and some key certifications to look out for when purchasing fish!
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Sea Moss Girlies App h...2022-04-1246 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 74: Exercise Showdown — High vs. Low Impact WorkoutsIn today's episode, Kate and Emma break down the major differences between high vs. low impact workouts. We talk about training for longevity, electrolyte depletion, the five heart rate zones, and cortisol levels. We discuss how female hormones impact your performance and how your gut health is impacted by various types of exercise.
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Learn more about your ad choices...2022-04-0547 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 73: Meet Lauren Haynes — Herbalist, Founder, and CEO at Wooden Spoon HerbsIn today's episode, Kate and Emma sit down to chat with Lauren Haynes — Herbalist, Founder, and CEO at Wooden Spoon Herbs! We ask Lauren about their introduction to herbalism, their personal wellness rituals + routines, and what she loves/hates about the wellness industry. Tune in for a fun conversation about the power of plant medicine, Wooden Spoon Herbs, and how we can all work to keep wellness as an informative, inclusive, and educational space!
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Wooden Spoon Herbs — ht...2022-03-2945 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 72 – Nutrition Labels: Can They Be Trusted?In today's episode, Kate and Emma debunk nutrition labels! We open with a brief history and explainer of how the calorie entered our food system, then discuss the 20% error and all of the confusing information on food labels today. Kate and Emma close out the show by giving their personal experiences with calorie counting + eating disorders, focusing on the conflicting health information surrounding calories on the internet.
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Sea Moss Girlies App https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa1998-a28f-4cc1-8b...2022-03-221h 02Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 71: What The F*ck Is An Industrial Seed Oil?In today's episode, Kate and Emma break down what the f*ck is an industrial seed oil! You may have heard a recent buzz about this topic, whether that be due to oat milk or our meme page. We get into what a PUFA is, discuss omega 3 vs. omega 6 fatty acids, and talk about the history behind seed oils entering our food system. We also discuss Kate's abnormally high B12 levels, Emma's nail technician claiming her to be anemic, and give you our goofy flavors of the week.
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Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma...2022-03-1558 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 70: How Not To Spiral While TravelingIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about their upcoming travel plans where they both will get some sun exposure, visit their families, and try to be chill. We give our advice on how to pack a suitcase as a wellness god, eat at the airport, navigate ED triggers, and adapt to the circumstances that come up while on vacation. We also rant about seed oils, dating apps being cheugy, and our favorite pantry flavors of the week.
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Sea Moss G...2022-03-0844 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 69: Sad Girl Winter — How To Fight Seasonal DepressionIn today's episode, Kate and Emma chat with the sea moss girlies about seasonal depression! We talk about the key symptoms of SAD, factors of modern life which have made us all more depressed, and let you know what you can vs. cannot control when it comes to the winter blues, We emphasize the importance of community, so we hope you join our community platform, sea moss girlies app, to find new friends who can help you battle this sad girl winter.
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Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.co...2022-03-0147 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 68: Seaweed — A Major ServeIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about microalgae, seaweed, kelp, and more... it's what all the cool girlies are discussing in 2022. Kate and Emma first catch up about their past week as bicoastal meme admins, with Kate venturing to Erewhon in Los Angeles and Emma maintaining the wellness empire back in New York City. We then get into the topic of seaweed: discussing the health benefits of adding various forms of algae to your diet and the environmental benefits of utilizing seaweed in restorative aquaculture to help address climate change.
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Emma Roepke...2022-02-2247 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 68: Seaweed — A Major ServeIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about microalgae, seaweed, kelp, and more... it's what all the cool girlies are discussing in 2022. Kate and Emma first catch up about their past week as bicoastal meme admins, with Kate venturing to Erewhon in Los Angeles and Emma maintaining the wellness empire back in New York City. We then get into the topic of seaweed: discussing the health benefits of adding various forms of algae to your diet and the environmental benefits of utilizing seaweed in restorative aquaculture to help address climate change.
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Emma Roepke...2022-02-2251 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 67: Sorry We're Meme LordsNew podcast name, new logo, new music intro, new memes... consider this a sea moss girlies rebrand. We're meme admins after all. We control this ship.
In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about their recent camcorder project and weird food moods. We talk about our hatred for loud noises, obsession with rotisserie chicken, and give you the NYC lowdown on weird functional beverages. Emma discusses the permanent nerve damage on her toes, while Kate is convinced she is on a path to fall apart once a month of a mysterious chronic illness. Sorry about our vocal fry, we won't...2022-02-1552 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 66: Challenges of Caring About Health As A Young PersonIn today's episode, Kate and Emma chat with the sea moss girlies about how to navigate life as a young person interested in health and wellness. We talk about feelings of social alienation for caring about your health while on a college campus, toxic productivity, hustle culture, EDs, and "that girl" aesthetic. We discuss the glorification of expensive consumer products, our own wellness flaws, and open up about the personal challenges we still face with health and wellness.
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Sea Moss Gir...2022-02-081h 12Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 65: The Battle On Birth ControlIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about the buzz in the health/wellness space around birth control! We give a basic overview of female hormones + your menstrual cycle, discuss the historical significance of contraceptive access, and dive into the pros/cons of getting onto The Pill. We focus today’s conversation on the intricacies behind why there is a recent push in health/wellness against birth control, especially for those in ED recovery, explaining some newer theories on balancing your hormones.
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Sea Moss Girlies -- instag...2022-02-0150 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 64: Let’s Be Chill — The CBD EpisodeIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about CBD! We get into the various forms of CBD, how CBD can help target sleep/anxiety/athletic performance, and let you know the key certifications to look out for when shopping for CBD products. We speak about the issues with FDA regulation around hemp, leading into a discussion around the mystique of CBD: aka why it’s so hard to know if CBD is actually beneficial or just snake oil.
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Sea Moss...2022-01-251h 05Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 63: Toxic Trend or Truth? The Lymphatic SystemIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma explain to you girlies what the f*ck is a lymphatic system? We get into the basic science around the lymphatic system, give you a history of the practice, then dive into the recent buzz in Western wellness culture around tools like the gua sha, lymphatic massage, jade rolling, etc. We discuss the cultural appropriation of this knowledge, speak on the self-care industrial complex, and debunk myths around the health claims as peddled by companies like GOOP and Sakara Life. We leave you listeners with our take on how to navigate the tension be...2022-01-1853 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 62: A Trader Joe’s InvestigationIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about everyone’s favorite: Trader Joe’s! We let the international girlies know what TJ’s is like – talking about the chatty employees, private label products, and experience as a consumer. We talk about the plastic usage at Trader Joe’s, provide a socioeconomic analysis of how Trader Joe’s chooses store locations, and get into the sourcing of TJ products. Kate and Emma finish off the show by leaving you with their favorite items to pick up on your next trip!
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Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke...2022-01-1153 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 61: The Problem With PlasticsIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about plastics! We give a brief history of single-use plastics, the creation of recycling symbols, plus the lobbying and politics behind the rise of the plastic industry. We speak about how plastic impacts your health – from microplastics, to BPA-lining, ocean pollution + fish, and filtered vs. tap water. To close out the show, we give you a handbook of individual actions and systemic government policies which could address the environmental + health issues created by the plastics problem.
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...2022-01-041h 00Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 60: End of 2021 Q+AIn today's episode, Kate and Emma finish off 2021 with our final Q+A of the year. We talk about routines, supplements, ED recovery, personal goals, fitness, and everything the sea moss girlies wanted to know. Thank you for the support throughout 2021 — we are looking forward to what's next for sea moss girlies world domination.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-12-2856 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 59: The Sea Moss Girlies 2022 Wellness PredictionsIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma give you their hot takes on what wellness things are in and out for 2022. We talk about sobriety, adaptogens, gut health, sleep, collagen, silly little walks, telehealth, and more. Listen in to hear Kate and Emma rant about faux vegan meats, oat milk, buzzy beverages, targeted Instagram ads, and their favorite immunity chunks.
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Learn more about your ad c...2021-12-2145 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 58: How To Use Time To Optimize Your HealthIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about how time affects your personal health + wellness. We investigate when is the optimal time to take your supplements, what to eat pre vs. post-workout, then get into the pros/cons of intermittent fasting and how things like coffee affect your hormones. Kate and Emma share their personal tips on how to be a wellness god amidst all of the conflicting health advice on the internet.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com...2021-12-1450 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 57: Got Inflammation?In today's episode, Kate and Emma give you advice on what to do if you think you have inflammation! We dive into the differences between chronic and acute inflammation, foods to eat / avoid, and some lifestyle tips to try out. We talk about the connection to the gut microbiome, key remedies, and talk about the buzz around inflammaging.
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Learn more about your ad choices. V...2021-12-0739 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 56: If You Know Who Freelee The Banana Girl Is… You May Be Entitled to Financial Compensation — Let’s Talk Veganism!In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about veganism! We get into the possible nutritional deficiencies that come with following a vegan diet and some supplements to take into consideration for optimal health. We discuss the ethical and environmental limitations that come with opting into a vegan diet, then navigate the restrictive diet culture and moral superiority rampant in online vegan communities.
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Learn more a...2021-11-3051 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 55: Sea Moss Girlies Gift GuideIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma give you their highly requested holiday gift guide! We share our favorite supplements, pantry staples, clothes, makeup, skincare, and more of our favorites. Tune in to get some gift ideas for the wellness gods in your life.
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Learn more about your ad choice...2021-11-2342 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 54: Live from New York... it's the Sea Moss GirliesIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma are live from The Alchemist’s Kitchen! We host our first live sea moss girlies podcast event, thanks to our friends at The Alchemist’s Kitchen and Ruby Hibiscus Water. This is the raw, unedited conversation from Saturday night which includes the Q/A portion at the end. We hope you enjoy the episode — we are thrilled to keep building the sea moss girlies empire and hope to host more events in the future.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform...2021-11-161h 07Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 53: What the F*ck is up with Oil?Episode 53: What the F*ck is up with Oil?
In today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about oil! We get into the health benefits of including oil in your diet, the various types of oil and their intended purposes, then tackle what terms like “extra-virgin” or “smoke point” really mean. From there, we dive into the extensive lobbying behind the prominence of vegetable + industrial seed oils and give the sea moss girlies the facts behind finding a good quality olive oil.
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Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.com/seamossg...2021-11-0941 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 52: Attack of the Keto BrosIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma debunk bullshit advice and gender bias prevalent in the health, wellness, and fitness industries. We investigate some famous male wellness founders, look at how keto impacts men and women differently, and talk about how women’s health concerns often aren’t taken seriously by the medical establishment. We conclude with our own strategies on how to be a wellness god in a world flooded with “expert” advice from predominantly old, white, straight men.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
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Sea Moss Li...2021-11-0242 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 51: The Mystery of MetabolismIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma discuss everything relating to your metabolism. We break down the science behind your BMR, then get into the ways that diet, exercise, sleep, genetics, and lifestyle impact your metabolism. We touch on the dangers of underfueling and how ED recovery shifts your metabolism, giving our personal advice on how to stay mentally tough and health-focused despite the prevalence of diet culture all around us.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genev...2021-10-2651 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 50: Food Grown in a Lab? The Future of Food TechnologyIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about food technology — everything from 3D printing to faux meat alternatives, from precision farming to aquaculture. We get into the ethical implications of making food in a lab, discussing the pros and cons as food technology relates to inequality, climate change, and health. We discuss how these technologies could be deployed responsibly to address current inefficiencies in our food system, while grappling with the downsides of these so-called miracle solutions.
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Sea Moss Life C...2021-10-1946 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 49: Inside the Pantry of a Wellness GodIn today’s podcast, Kate and Emma give the sea moss girlies a highly-requested episode -- an inside look into their pantries! We give you our daily supplements, pantry staples, favorite condiments, snacks, nut butters -- you name it. Kate and Emma finish off the podcast episode by discussing how oversaturated the health/wellness market is, leaving you with their dream products they wish would exist in the wellness world one day.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://link...2021-10-1247 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 48: Kimchi, Kefir, and Kombucha: Oh My!In today’s episode, Kate and Emma dive into the history of fermented, pickled, and canned foods. We talk about the gut microbiome, the difference between a fermented and pickled food, and the science behind probiotics. Kate and Emma discuss their favorite kombucha flavors and all of their pickling secrets.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa1998-a28f-4cc1-8bae-95dec9ecf0e6
Use code SEAMOSSGIRLIES for 15% off your order from Joolies Medj...2021-10-0542 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 47: Getting Grainy with Gluten-FreeIn today's episode, Kate and Emma talk about gluten-free diets! We discuss the difference between celiac disease vs. gluten intolerance, then get into the health benefits and concerns that come with consuming gluten. Kate and Emma discuss the role that diet culture has played in surge of gluten-free diets through the demonization of gluten as "bad" -- finishing out the episode with our takes on restriction, orthorexia, and food accessibility.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com...2021-09-2838 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 46: Food on a Warming PlanetIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about how our food system will adapt due to climate change! We talk about food production, feedback loops, and the ways extreme weather will impact the food we all know and love. Kate and Emma focus on fish, coffee, and chocolate as a way into understanding what’s at stake -- leaving you all with some key policy solutions on how to take care of both our climate and food systems on a warming planet.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- inst...2021-09-2151 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 45: Wired and Tired — All About CaffeineIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about caffeine! We discuss the various types of caffeine like coffee, tea, kombucha, bulletproof, energy drinks, pills, etc. Kate and Emma talk about the wide-ranging health benefits of caffeine, while also navigating how to balance caffeine and sleep by looking at which groups should be cautious of their intake.
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Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa1998-a28f-4cc1-8bae-95dec9ecf0e6
Use code SEAM...2021-09-1446 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 44: Hippie FoodIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about how your favorite hippie foods got to your plate! We get into the history of the 1960s in the United States -- looking at the ways in which counterculture, anti-corporate attitudes, radicalism, student protest, etc. elevated food to symbolize both a political and moral choice. We discuss tofu, brown rice, Erewhon, Whole Foods, and the history of the macrobiotic diet. Kate and Emma close the show by reflecting on the ways in which “health food” has become more mainstream today.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.r...2021-09-0751 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 43: Back to School Q+AIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma answer the listener's submitted questions for back to school season. This pod is for all of our sea moss girlies headed back to college or university! We talk about the food at dining halls, general health/wellness advice on a new college campus, organization + time management tips, plus how to balance being a wellness god with other social pressures. We wish you all a good school year ahead.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on...2021-08-3152 minSea Moss GirliesEpisode 42: The Rise of Alt-MilkIn today’s show, Kate and Emma talk about the rise of alternative milks! We talk about the decline of traditional milk consumption in the United States coupled with a surging demand for plant-based alternatives. We look into the health questions surrounding dairy including topics like calcium, bone health, and lactose intolerance. We then investigate lobbying efforts to promote Big Dairy and current legislation focusing on banning plant-based milks from being labeled as “milk.” Kate and Emma finish off today’s episode by speaking about the sustainability/ethical issues with dairy vs. water-intensive alternatives like almond milk, leaving you with our advi...2021-08-241h 02
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 41: Phineas and HERBS!In today's episode, Kate and Emma talk all things herbs -- teas, tinctures, roots, etc.! We give you a brief history of such healing practices in the United States, then give you our favorite herbs for stress, sleep, digestion, and so much more. Kate and Emma talk about cultural appropriation, government regulation, and ethical sourcing to leave you sea moss girlies informed on herbalism.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa1998-a28f-4cc1...2021-08-1757 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 40: Crazy for Creatine -- The World of Sports SupplementsIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma discuss sports supplements -- things like Creatine, Caffeine, Protein, Amino Acids, and so much more. We nerd out about how to train with your menstrual cycle, the dangers of underfueling, how to shop for supplements, and meal timing with your workouts. We finish off with our advice on the best ways to build out a fitness routine that works for you.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa...2021-08-1058 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 39: Debunking GOOPIn today’s show, Kate and Emma try to figure out… what the f*ck is GOOP? We talk about how Gwenyth Paltrow got into wellness, transformed the industry, and discuss what GOOP’s rise says about consumerism and the distrust of modern medicine. Kate and Emma talk about the controversies and lawsuits that GOOP has gotten into -- things like the jade egg, intuitive fasting, detoxing, etc. -- while investigating topics like health misinformation, cultural appropriation, alternative medicine, and so much more.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- instag...2021-08-0349 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 38: Wellness God LovelineIn today's episode, Kate and Emma bring you sea moss girlies another LOVELINE episode! You send us some juicy DMs with your current love situations. We went ahead and gave you our silly little love advice. We chat about dating apps, long-distance relationships, hookup culture, red flags, and how to be a wellness god out there in the dating world.
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Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
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Sea Moss Girlies on...2021-07-2753 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 38: Wellness God LovelineIn today's episode, Kate and Emma bring you sea moss girlies another LOVELINE episode! You send us some juicy DMs with your current love situations. We went ahead and gave you our silly little love advice. We chat about dating apps, long-distance relationships, hookup culture, red flags, and how to be a wellness god out there in the dating world.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.com/seamossgirlies/
Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa1998-a28f-4cc1-8bae-95dec9ecf0...2021-07-2755 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 37: Why the F*ck Do I Need Supplements?In today's episode, Kate and Emma answer all of the pressing questions about the US supplement industry... getting at the question of "why do you even need to take supplements?" We talk multivitamins, B12, stress supps, fish oil, and so much more. Kate and Emma discuss the reasons to consider taking supplements, the lack of government regulation, and give the sea moss girlies our toolkit on how to be an educated consumer. Topics in the show include: soil depletion, third-party testing, key certifications... and we ponder what it would be like if there was a Gen-Z wellness brand out there...2021-07-2049 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 36: Why the F*ck Am I So Tired? Let’s Talk Adrenal FatigueIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma answer… “wait, what the f*ck is adrenal fatigue?” We unpack the mystery around the term -- discussing topics such as cortisol, stress reduction, and get at the tension between the diverging alternative and conventional medicine worlds. We leave you listeners with our stress reduction tips to integrate into your lifestyle, closing out with some updates on all things sea moss girlies related.
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Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invi...2021-07-1339 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 35: 24 Hours With Sea Moss GirliesIn today's episode, Kate and Emma take you through a day in their New York City life. Despite our social anxiety, we force ourselves to go out on a Saturday Night. The Sea Moss Girlies meet up a few hours later the next Sunday morning for a peaceful trek across the Williamsburg Bridge to pay our respects to Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery. You can hear us yelling at people for walking slow in the Lower East Side -- further topics include Emma enjoying the dentist and Kate forgetting she has ear seeds. Kate and Emma finish off the episode by...2021-07-0637 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 34: The Wild World of TikTokIn today’s podcast, Kate and Emma dive into TikTok -- giving our hot takes on all the toxic health trends and wellness tips you’ve likely come across on TikTok. We discuss topics like dry scooping pre-workout powder, “what I eat in a day” videos, nature’s cereal, “FitTok” culture, and so much more. Kate and Emma conclude by emphasizing the problematic aspects of the TikTok algorithm -- stressing how fast ED/diet culture can spread across the application.
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Sea Moss Life...2021-06-2943 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 33: Fish + Climate ChangeIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma discuss the fish industry and its relationship to climate change. We dive into topics like biodiversity loss, overfishing, climate resilience, food insecurity, and more. Kate and Emma close out the show by talking about how they started to incorporate fish back into their diet after being vegan -- including some key certifications to look out for while shopping in the grocery store as well as speaking about the safest and most nutritious fish to eat.
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Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 32: The Magic of Macro + MicronutrientsIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma break down the difference between the three macronutrients -- carbs, proteins, and fats. We discuss topics like insulin sensitivity, amino acid profiles, omega 3 vs. omega 6 fats, and more. Later in the show, Kate and Emma geek about key micronutrients to pay attention to such as magnesium, B12, Vitamin D, calcium, and fat-soluble vs. water-soluble vitamins.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa1998-a28f-4cc1-8bae-95de...2021-06-1541 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 31: Food Advertising -- From Childhood to CollegeKate and Emma take a nostalgic trip back to childhood to investigate the way industry impacts food advertising in the United States. We look at the links between predatory marketing and chronic disease, as well as contracts that dictate food choices at US schools. We close out the show by giving our tips on navigating college meal plans, grocery shopping, and finding autonomy in your own wellness routine.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03...2021-06-0843 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 30: Longevity Hacks: How to Live Until 100In today’s show, Kate and Emma give you advice on how to live until 100 like a true wellness god. We get into sexy concepts like walking, sleeping, and other lifestyle factors that determine your biological age. Kate and Emma geek about Blue Zones, plus how to navigate the difficulties of our modern life like isolation, technology, and pollution.
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Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 29: 6 Month AnniversaryIn honor of their 6 month anniversary, Kate and Emma reminisce about the creation of their podcast, thriving meme page, Geneva platform, and everything else along the way. We get into the origin story of Voice Memo, our trip to Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery, the short-lived infographics, ad sponsors, and our future business venture. Kate and Emma give you a look behind the scenes at all we do to make this possible for you, speaking about the ways our friendship has grown even stronger in these past 6 months.
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Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 28: The Big Bad Wellness IndustryIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma discuss how wellness transformed from a mere concept to a trillion dollar industry. We speak about capitalism, social signifiers, personal responsibility, appropriation, morality, the rise of personal fitness, commodification of self-care, and how wellness has become a new-age religion to arrange power relations. We conclude the conversation by talking about what the future of community building in wellness means in an era of rampant individualism and consumerism.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Ge...2021-05-1836 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 27: The Diet WarsIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma talk about diet culture: discussing everything from HCLF Veganism, to Keto, to Paleo, to Intermittent Fasting, and more. We express the dangers of dieting (specifically for young women) by touching on how diets can cause a restrictive mindset around food, thus leading to the development of eating disorders. Kate and Emma talk about their experiences with diet culture on social media, then give their advice on how to navigate being triggered by the latest health trends.
*TW: The topics of eating disorders are discussed in today’s show.*
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kate...2021-05-1146 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 26: Hot Girl Summer, Part 3We go to Cafe Leon Dore in the 80 degree heat, but then take it back to Kate’s apartment to tailgate with Zevia. Kate and Emma get into their need for interns, rant about recent supplement shortages, and of course, discuss how we secretly stalk all of you sea moss girlies on Instagram. We talk about gatekeeping magnesium, making freezer potatoes, and calling everyone your bestie. In conclusion, we end with a live Tweet reading where the subjects include munching on carrots or pickles while we cook and a hypothetical cinnamon challenge with a spoonful of nutritional yeast.
Kate Glavan...2021-05-0441 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 25: What the F*ck is Regulated?Kate and Emma get into government regulation of supplements! Hint: there isn’t much government regulation. Kate gives you a wonky history of FDA + FTC regulation of dietary supplements, then Emma gives you some key buzzwords to look for and avoid as a consumer navigating the wellness industry.
Natural? USDA Organic vs. Certified Organic? Cage-free? Reduced vs. low sodium?
We got you covered in today’s episode. We conclude by giving the listeners our best practices on how to navigate all of marketing and greenwashing in the wild world of wellness.
*** This podcast is not regulated by the FDA.
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Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 24: Kate and Emma’s Favorites!In today’s episode, Kate and Emma give you all of their favorites! We bring you inside our fridge and pantries, leaving you with a detailed look into the routines and lifestyles of two wellness gods. We settle the debate on the best magnesium, oatmeal toppings, maca powder, kombucha, and more. Kate and Emma answer all of the listener's questions and give their advice on how to budget for wellness products, as two Midwestern girls who are now conquering New York City.
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Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.co...2021-04-2051 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 23: Just Rub Some Sea Moss On It: The Relationship Between Skin + FoodIn today’s episode, Kate and Emma navigate the sometimes frustrating relationship between food and skin -- touching on common food sensitivities and what dietary choices may trigger inflammation. We nerd out over the gut skin axis, scream about chin acne, and discuss silly elimination diets. Kate and Emma offer their hot takes on greenwashing in the skincare industry, looking at what buzzwords like “clean” “green” and “natural” even mean with such blurred lines between marketing and medicine.
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Sea Moss Life Community...2021-04-1343 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 22: Hot Girl Summer, Part 2In the second edition of Hot Girl Summer, Kate and Emma rage through the streets of Nolita on a warm Friday evening — hating on places like Aime Leon Dore, Rice to Riches, etc. while nearly flashing all pedestrians in their prairie dresses. We go to Souen for a macrobiotic medley, then lay out a guide to the best health stores in NYC. In conclusion, Kate and Emma read off some recent tweets from their burner accounts to get insight into their true mental states, then forage the city streets for a Zevia.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke...2021-04-0647 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 21: Hack your Hormones, How to Optimize your Menstrual CycleKate and Emma are talking about female hormones! In today’s episode, we outline the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, what a healthy period looks like -- plus how to optimize movement, lifestyle, and nutrition during each part of the month. Kate and Emma give advice on how to get your period back after an ED, emphasize the long-term consequences of amenorrhea, and educate the girlies on the critical importance of tracking your cycle for optimal hormonal health.
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Sea Moss Li...2021-03-3044 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 20: Hot Girl SummerWe’re back on the NYC streets for Episode 20: two retired vegans lose their Levain virginity, take you to Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and reflect on their wellness empire while eating DIY sundaes in an empty Nolita children’s park. Kate and Emma meet up again in Midtown Manhattan to go to a health store to browse supplements and kombucha — making our summer 2021 predictions as self-appointed wellness CEOs.
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Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/invite/03fa1998...2021-03-2345 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 19: Why the F*ck Am I Bloated?Kate and Emma share the exciting launch of their new community platform called Sea Moss Life, available on Geneva. In today’s conversation, we get into the science behind bloating -- discussing common food intolerances, gut problems, buzzy wellness trends, and holistic remedies for optimal digestive health. Kate and Emma even reminisce of a time when the two wellness gods got severely bloated from eating sauerkraut fresh out the jar on a public park bench in lower Manhattan.
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Sea Moss Lif...2021-03-1641 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 18: Eating Disorder Chat: A Heart-to-Heart with the Sea Moss GirliesTW: This conversation will mention subjects related to all forms of eating disorders -- binge, anorexia, orthorexia, bulimia, body dysmorphia, etc. We advise you to tap out of this episode if it may be triggering to you.
Kate and Emma open up with the sea moss girlies about their experience with eating disorders -- chatting on how to navigate topics like recovery, fear foods, body dysmorphia, calorie-counting, weight restoration, and triggers. We respond to listener DMs with advice on how to stop comparing yourself to others. We hope this episode helps you find a way to build a “wellness” or “health...2021-03-091h 06
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 17: National Adaptogen Awareness EpisodeKate and Emma give you the low down on all the hottest dusts and dirts you girlies could ever want to slurp -- we’re talking about adaptogens. Maybe you’ve heard of Reishi or Ashwagandha, but don’t know what to do with these funky mushroom powders you see all over Instagram. In today’s episode, Kate and Emma explain the history of these healing herbs and mushrooms, leaving you with some of our favorite adaptogens to supplement into your lifestyle to reduce the cursed caffeine jitters.
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Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 16: A Smart Girl’s Guide to Immune Health… Take the vaccine, and your Vitamin CKate and Emma talk you through the vital importance of taking care of your immune system. We give you key lifestyle habits that can protect your body from unwanted pathogens… because taking an Emergen-C every now and then isn’t enough. We rant about the dangerously problematic anti-vax rhetoric found in the wellness community. Come with a notepad because you’re getting a rapid fire lecture of all key vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that play a role in your immune function to be on your way towards the sea moss life.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instag...2021-02-2341 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 15: 1-800-SEA-MOSS Loveline Episode!Kate and Emma release 1-800-SEA-MOSS: Our Valentine’s Day Loveline Episode! We give you our dipshit advice on dating men who don’t eat vegetables and how to get over your crush with an addiction to White Claw. We even play voice memos where you listeners reveal your juicy love details to us both. Come for lots of Zevia-induced burps, advice on molding men into wellness gods, and how to maintain your girlboss independence as you try to find love in these trying times.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
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Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 14: 20 Tips To Become a Wellness GodKate and Emma give you the health and wellness basics on how to not spiral. We leave you with 20 tips on how to elevate your current routines and rituals -- leaving out pretentious diet or nutritional advice, but including topics like taking silly little walks, coping with body dysmorphia, and *actually* remembering to take your supplements. We hope you enjoy this episode as it’s hard to be a wellness god when the sun sets at 3pm each day. Come for the sea moss, but stay to build sustainable lifestyle habits.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- in...2021-02-0842 min
Sea Moss GirliesTrailerWelcome to What the F*ck is Sea Moss? Debunking the Wild World of Wellness.
In this trailer, you will meet your two podcast hosts -- Kate Glavan and Emma Roepke. We are here to make the wild world of wellness more digestible to you as two Gen-z, Midwest-raised besties living in New York City. Come for the sea moss, stay for us debunking bullshit health claims.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.com/seamossgirlies/
Sea Moss Girlies on Patreon -- https://www.patreon.com/seamossgirlies
Sea Moss...2021-02-0701 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 13: Food + Climate Change — Part 2Episode 13: Food + Climate Change — Part 2
Kate and Emma offer you with solutions to restructure the Modern Food System -- from addressing structural racism and food apartheid, to implementing regenerative agriculture practices. We touch on key policy interventions to address climate change, public health disparities, and economic inequality with a better food system. Kate and Emma talk on the importance of utilizing soil as a carbon sink, crop and livestock rotation, and fighting for better working conditions and labor rights of farmers.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.com/se...2021-02-0148 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 12: Food + Climate Change -- Part 1Kate and Emma guide you through the ways that our food system contributes to climate change. In this first episode on food + climate change, we speak about veganism as an individual lifestyle action to reduce your own carbon footprint, while simultaneously revealing to you all why both of us no longer identify as vegan. We dive into the limits of “going vegan” as a substitute for systemic government action — addressing issues like food waste, single-use plastics, expensive “vegan” alternatives, eating local, composting, and more. In next week’s show, Kate and Emma will navigate racial and socioeconomic disparities produced by our modern f...2021-01-2547 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 11: Artificial Sweeteners, Sugars, and Preservatives: Oh My!Kate and Emma talk about the growth of their wellness meme empire while they dispel myths around sugars and sweeteners. In this episode, we get into all of the artificial sweeteners you’ve come across on gum packets, various candies, and within diet food. We talk about the health risks of consuming artificial sweeteners, plus a mini history lesson on where these intense sugar substitutes originated from. Kate and Emma speak about their experience being marketed “low-calorie” alternatives from the diet industry and how these products shaped their relationship to health + wellness now.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke...2021-01-1848 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 10: F*ck Burpees and Body Dysmorphia -- How to Build a Healthy Relationship with ExerciseKate and Emma work you through topics like metabolism, body dysmorphia, calories, eating disorders, and more fitness tidbits. We talk about how to workout in conjunction with your menstrual cycle, how to find movement that you *actually* enjoy, and how to avoid spiraling about body image when working out. Kate and Emma emphasize the importance of rest days + how to stop overexercising -- offering you an honest conversation on the pressures we experience with food + body image when it comes to fitness culture.
Warning: If you have experienced a past of an eating disorder or unhealthy relationship with exercise, we a...2021-01-1158 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 9: Chill the F*ck Out -- Stress Supplement GuideKate and Emma navigate you through their favorite stress management techniques such as Calm Magnesium, silly little walks, and Ashwagandha. We discuss acute, episodic, and chronic stress -- leaving you with our wellness tips on how to lower your cortisol levels. Kate and Emma reconcile with the fact they will never be chill, yet remember the healing powers of merely sending a ravaging voice memo to a friend as a life-changing stress reduction practice.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.com/seamossgirlies/
Sea Moss Girlies on Patreon...2021-01-0455 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 8: Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of the Gut MicrobiomeKate and Emma kick off the new podcast rebrand with an episode dedicated to all things gut health. We get nerdy about Lactobacilli, endocannabinoids, and everything else the sea moss girlies should know about the GI tract. We give you a run down of how to properly read a probiotic supplement -- from the CFU count to key disclaimers from the Food and Drug Administration. Kate and Emma leave you with their favorite fermented foods and hope you all are excited to join this new wellness community in 2021.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma...2020-12-2856 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 7: Wellness is F*ckedKate and Emma unleash their hot wellness takes into the universe -- discussing stupid health topics like juice cleanses, GOOP, food combining, etc. We take a critical lens to debunk the unverifiable claims from wellness culture, weeding through the bullshit that continues to trigger the two health gods. Take this episode with a grain of salt: we both know that elements of wellness culture continue to fuck with our own brains to this very day. From this conversation of outrage about the elitist garbage in the wellness space, we hope to dissect and analyze the problematic aspects of the industry...2020-12-2154 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 6: Q+A Dust Debate with @Wylde.OneKate and Emma get their adaptogens on and test out some lovely blends sent over from @Wylde.One. We chat about the sacred Bob’s Red Mill, vegan cheeses that don’t taste like plastic, and the celestial sleepy bear. We give you some background on how the Midwest has helped us both be girlbosses in NYC -- answering your questions on career, jobs, lifestyle, and getting over imposter syndrome. Emma gives you her top music recs of 2020 and Kate shares her recent political machinations as we vibe out into the New Year.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roep...2020-12-1751 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 5: Unleash of the Dessert Potato ™️Kate and Emma decide to risk it all…. In this episode, we unleash the Dessert Potato™. The girlies freak over their favorite sweet potatoes, take a dig into their museum pantries for some toppings, and even give you a quick Chia Seed Jam recipe. Kate and Emma open up about the difficulties of navigating the wellness world with a past of Eating Disorders. We talk about getting over fear foods, how to stop comparing yourself to others in a diet culture full of endless “What I Eat In a Day” videos, and finally, we gush over you all -- our beautifu...2020-12-1443 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 4: Mukbang -- Happy Zoe Vegan BakeryKate and Emma pay respects to their favorite vegan establishment in all of New York: Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery. In honor of our first mukbang, we ordered a custom cake with all of our dream ingredients -- raspberry jam, chocolate chips stuffed into the cake, and two donuts on top. Nothing these two girlies love more than using Happy Zoe’s cake slices as a way to heal our relationship with food. Tune in to hear us gush over the bakery’s warm and friendly staff (LOL) and get advice on how to navigate ED triggers during the holiday season.
Kate...2020-12-1049 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 3: The United States of Dating AppsKate and Emma give their low-down on what it’s like to be dating in the ghost town of New York City as two introverted grandmas fixated on drinking liquid chlorophyll. We talk about how to navigate White-Claw addicted skaters, Reply Guy Juniors™, cringe opening messages, ghosting, hookup culture, and the social conditioning of straight men. Both of us reflect on if we think love is real, if New York has made us cynical, how to maintain independence while dating, and advice we would give to our younger selves.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma...2020-12-071h 14
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 2: What the F*ck is Sea Moss? Supplement CheckKate and Emma discuss what it feels like to connect with geriatric elders in the vitamins and minerals section of the health store. We lay out some basics for our plant-based girlies, obsess over the gut microbiome, unleash a love letter to Watermelon Calm Magnesium, and talk about how to be an educated supplement consumer in the wild world of wellness.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.com/seamossgirlies/
Sea Moss Girlies on Patreon -- https://www.patreon.com/seamossgirlies
Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://l...2020-12-0354 min
Sea Moss GirliesEpisode 1: Introduction -- Meet Vegan Maid and Spirulina Lady!Meet your two podcast hosts -- Kate and Emma take a walk through the park to recall the origin story of when we knew we would be lifelong wellness legends together. We talk about our mutual Midwest roots, the cursed Tinder and failing Hinge dating apps, vegan sea protein, and our decision to launch this girlboss podcast empire.
Kate Glavan -- instagram.com/kateglavan/
Emma Roepke -- instagram.com/emma.roepke/
Sea Moss Girlies -- instagram.com/seamossgirlies/
Sea Moss Girlies on Patreon -- https://www.patreon.com/seamossgirlies
Sea Moss Life Community Platform on Geneva https://links.genevachat.com/i...2020-11-301h 19