Elevated Wellness
Wellness with intention is always my favorite kind, especially when it’s born from motherhood, advocacy, and a refusal to accept the status quo. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Arielle Moody, founder of Mama Sol, whose journey into clean sunscreen began during one of the most vulnerable and transformative seasons of her life: pregnancy. After discovering how many potentially harmful ingredients were hiding in everyday skincare products, Arielle set out on a deeply personal mission to create a sunscreen she felt safe using while carrying her unborn child. What she found along...
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Micro-algae created oxygen on Earth—and without it, life as we know it wouldn’t exist. But what if this ancient organism is also one of the most powerful, overlooked tools for modern wellness? In this episode, I’m joined by Jo Colan, co-founder of Zivo Life, to explore the origin story of micro-algae and its profound role in human health. From survival biology and nutrient density to sustainability and ritual, we unpack why micro-algae functions as a true whole-food multivitamin rather than a supplement. Jo shares how a pivotal seminar in 2020 altered the trajectory of her life, leading...
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What does it look like to redefine well-being, not just as a personal practice, but as a movement? In this episode, I sit down with Colleen Wachob, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of mindbodygreen, to talk about what it really means to pursue a life of holistic health, purpose, and longevity. Colleen shares how a life-altering health scare shifted everything, ultimately leading her and her husband Jason to build mindbodygreen into the global wellness platform it is today. We unpack what true well-being means through her lens—one that includes the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and...
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What if your home is silently shaping your mood, your energy, and even your wellbeing? Gala, holistic interior design expert, speaker for Goop and Luxe Magazine, and host of the hit podcast Going Beyond Spaces With Gala, joins me to break down why your environment is more powerful than you think. We talk clutter, color psychology, EMF exposure, biophilic design, non-toxic materials, emotional residue, and the surprising “why” behind the things we hold onto. Gala lays out her signature 12-step holistic design framework, packed with practical shifts and deeply reflective questions that help...
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Get ready for a dose of pure sunshine, no matter what the weather’s doing outside. My next guest, the radiant Dr. Shainna Ali, brings her signature blend of warmth, wisdom, and actionable insight to a powerful conversation about making mental health an intentional part of your everyday wellness practice. Together, we explore why mental wellness isn’t something you “set and let,” how the dimensions of health weave together to support your whole well-being, and why giving yourself grace is essential, especially when you’re learning new emotional skills. Dr. Shainna also breaks down the...
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Help me kick off Season 4 of Elevated Wellness by welcoming the brilliant and beautiful Dr Mani Kukreja! She joins us to talk about her journey to become an Integrative Wellness Expert and compassion to share that knowledge with her new book “Age Stronger, Live Longer”. Her goal is to educate and empower others to live their healthiest lives! Bio: Dr. Mani Kukreja, MD, MPH, IIN, is a physician, integrative wellness expert and Author of book “Age Stronger, Live Longer”, empowers women to approach aging not as a decline, but as a transformation toward optimal health, by ...
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Michael Hobson, has spent his life studying frequencies. First as a mathematician, then as an econometrics professor and corporate business consultant, through his several businesses in the music industry at the forefront of both the vinyl movement and live recording industries, Michael’s interest in frequencies eventually led him to water. He became fascinated with water and started a nearly decade-long deep dive into understanding it in all its capabilities. After years of studying water, water structure and water frequencies, deepening his understanding of this under-appreciated molecule...
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I truly believe the journey you're on is meant just for you, but you can choose to take what you’ve learned and use it to help others…just as my next guest has done. Kristel de Groot, co-founder, Your Super, is here to share her wisdom and beautiful spirit with us on this episode. Bio: Kristel is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to hero, with a whopping $200 million in revenue and an exit in October 2022. Your Super was launched when Kristel’s...
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Get ready for this revealing, honest, real conversation with rockstar Plastic Surgeon (and my reconstructive surgeon…..which we talk about) Dr. Stephenie Poris (aka) The Stiletto Surgeon, the only female double board-certified plastic surgeon in Orlando who owns and operates her own practice. She is giving us an inside look at the world of plastic surgery along with her inspiring path to success. Discover what drove Dr. Poris to pursue a career in the male-dominated field of plastic surgery and how she built a thriving practice focused on empowering women. She also shares...
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Amy Lacey is passionate, driven, faith-filled and laser focused! What once was her challenge has become her triumph growing not one but two health focused brands. You may have heard of Cali’flour Foods, that started at Amy’s kitchen table, growing steadily at farmers markets, and then mainstream retail in just about every major grocery chain. She sold Cali’flour in 2019, making her part of the top 1% of women business owners to exit a company with an 8 figure deal. She is now in a new chapter of life, creating a holistic health focused product line around...
info_outlineHelp me kick off Season 4 of Elevated Wellness by welcoming the brilliant and beautiful Dr Mani Kukreja! She joins us to talk about her journey to become an Integrative Wellness Expert and compassion to share that knowledge with her new book “Age Stronger, Live Longer”. Her goal is to educate and empower others to live their healthiest lives!
Bio:
Dr. Mani Kukreja, MD, MPH, IIN, is a physician, integrative wellness expert and Author of book “Age Stronger, Live Longer”, empowers women to approach aging not as a decline, but as a transformation toward optimal health, by combining evidence-based medicine with practical lifestyle strategies .
She holds a Master in Clinical Research and Women’s health from Tulane University and advanced certifications in integrative and functional nutrition. She has over 14 years of experience leading clinical research in heart disease, cancer, and metabolic disorders, and her work has been published in several high-impact peer-reviewed journals , magazines and media.
Her work has been featured in a media interview with Vemel, a British luxury skincare, Authority Magazine, Entrepreneur, Local3News, California Herald, The Daily Star, Women in Lead (Soul Grown Magazine), and Grit Daily.
She has successfully collaborated with luxury brands such as Range Rover, where her recent wellness partnership event was a major success, resonating the message of curating a lifestyle where wellness and luxury meet.
Dr. Mani is a keynote speaker on global stages advocating about health optimization, longevity and mindful living.
In This Episode We Discuss:
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How her focus shifted from traditional medicine to Integrative Wellness Practice
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Aging is unavoidable, but with lifestyle changes some age related diseases can be
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This world has become a toxic soup everywhere in our environment, can it be navigated?
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Starting with the basics towards better health
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Sleep, what your body needs and how to help in 3..2..1
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Not all vitamins are created equal, the wrong ones can cause anything from leaky gut to eczema
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MTHR blood testing is a small investment to understanding your body
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Protein is important, but don’t overlook the need for plants
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What doesn’t get measured, doesn’t get managed
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You need to to understand your unique body to understand it’s needs
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Her new book is an easy to use guide about where to find answers on understanding your unique body
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Hormone testing
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Being empowered to speak up for your body
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Exercise and bone density
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Intermittent fasting, mitochondria function and stem cells
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Website: manikukreja.com http://manikukreja.com
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Instagram: dr.mani.kukreja https://www.instagram.com/dr.mani.kukreja/
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Dr Mani’s New Book: Amazon.com: Age Stronger, Live Longer: A Practical Guide to Optimal Health and Longevity
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Connect with Jayne:
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Website: https://www.jaynewilliams.com/
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Instagram: @jayne_williamswellness https://www.instagram.com/jayne_williamswellness/