274. Trauma to Triumph: Sobriety & Spiritual Growth with Wendy B. Correa
Release Date: 09/23/2025
297. From $180M Collapse to Gaming Empire: Greg Selkoe on Ego, Failure & Building XSET
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“Losing everything wasn’t the failure—the failure would’ve been not learning from it. Ego will build you fast, but it’ll also take you down faster.” - Greg Selkoe What happens when you lose everything… and have to rebuild from the ground up? In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with entrepreneur and gaming industry leader Greg Selkoe—CEO & Co-Founder of XSET, former founder of Karmaloop, and past CEO of FaZe Clan. Greg opens up about building Karmaloop into a $180M business… and the public collapse that forced him to confront...
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296. Supplement 411: Protein, Collagen & Creatine with Jackie Miller
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“Most women aren’t underperforming—they’re under-fueled. Protein, collagen, and creatine aren’t extras… they’re essentials.” -Jackie Miller In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with Jackie Miller—fitness professional, nutrition coach, and life coach—to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: protein and supplementation. If you’ve ever felt confused about how much protein you actually need, or wondered whether collagen and creatine are worth it, this episode delivers simple, real-world clarity. Jackie cuts...
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295. Midlife Fitness, Hormones & Reinvention: Women 40+ Reignite Energy, Strength & Confidence | Heike Yates
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“Your body isn’t broken in midlife—it’s asking for a new strategy, a new level of awareness, and a deeper kind of self-respect.” - Heike Yates In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with midlife fitness expert, author, and creator of the SPARK Framework, Heike Yates, to break down what reallychanges for women over 40—and how to adapt, thrive, and feel stronger than ever. With over 35 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching, Heike shares powerful insights on navigating hormonal shifts, rebuilding sustainable routines, and...
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294. If You’re Not Seen & Heard, You’re Not Hired: Christine Blosdale
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“If you’re not seen and heard, you’re not hired.” -Christine Blosdale In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen sits down with media expert, visibility strategist, and fellow podcaster Christine Blosdale for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to be seen, heard, and paid in today’s digital world. With over 25 years in media, marketing, and broadcasting, Christine shares how she helps entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders’ step into their authority—and stop being the best kept secret in their industry. From her early days as a shy child hiding...
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293. Introducing Turmeric & Tequila in 2 Minutes
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"We celebrate humans doing things their way, embracing the paradox, and showing that seemingly imposing ideas can harmoniously coexist even within ourselves." — Kristen Olson Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila, the podcast for varsity humans and trailblazers rewriting the rules and mastering the art of human optimization. Host Kristen Olson, a former Division 1 athlete, 5-time CrossFit Games competitor, and 20+ year entrepreneur in health and wellness, re-intro’s her groundbreaking podcast she launched over 8 years ago, dedicated to cutting-edge conversations about health, wellness,...
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292. The 5AM Squat Club: Discipline, Mental Health & Purpose
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"There is no such thing as neutral. You're either growing or you're dying. I was just lying to myself because I was not neutral—everything was going downhill. And right then and there I decided I needed to start working. I needed to make a change." — Adam Phomin Kristen Olson welcomes Adam Phomin, founder of the 5AM Squat Club and CrossFit Closer, to discuss fitness, mental health, community building, and the unconventional path from city-dwelling gym owner to regenerative farmer. In this episode: •Adam's journey from kinesiology student to discovering CrossFit in 2009...
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291. Weight Loss Redefined: GLP-1s vs. Bariatric Surgery and the $12M Bet on Compassionate Care with Dr. Betsy Dovec
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"I had enough respect for myself to say: No, I am the smartest person in the room on this one. Just because you label yourself a 'business person' doesn't mean I’m not an even better one. I’m going to burn it all down to build it up stronger." — Dr. Betsy Dovec Is willpower actually the problem, or is it biological warfare? In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Betsy Dovec, the world’s #1 female bariatric surgeon and a radical disruptor in the healthcare space. Dr. Dovec shares the gut-wrenching (and inspiring) story of leaving a secure...
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290. Small Business, Large Visibility: Real Marketing That Actually Works
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“Visibility isn’t about a huge marketing budget — it’s about strategy, consistency, and showing up where your community already is.” -Kristen Olson Small businesses don’t need massive marketing budgets to get noticed — they need the right strategy. In this solo episode of Turmeric & Tequila, host Kristen Olson breaks down practical, no-fluff marketing strategies that entrepreneurs and local businesses can implement immediately to increase visibility, attract customers, and grow their brand. Drawing from 20+ years as an entrepreneur, brand partner, and athlete, Kristen...
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289. Grounding for Athletic Performance & Recovery: How Earthing Improves Sleep, Energy, and Training Results
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"The Earth is negatively charged, and there's energy coming up through the Earth. Our bodies are positively charged, and when the negative ions from the earth come up into our body, it reduces free radicals and it reduces inflammation. When you're sleeping on grounding sheets, it's literally like standing barefoot on the grass—you get all those benefits." — James McWhinney, Founder & CEO, Premium Grounding In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson sits down with James McWhinney, founder and CEO of Premium Grounding, to discuss the science of earthing, human...
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288. Women's Health & Fasting: Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormonal Optimization with VP at ProLon, Renee Fitton
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"For women over 40, there is a lot we can do before we start or stop taking so many things. Get your hormones tested, understand your baseline, and then make decisions." — Renee Fitton In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Renee Fitton, Vice President of Healthcare and Sales at ProLon, to unpack the often-overlooked but critical topic of women's health. From perimenopause to menopause, Renee shares her evidence-based approach to hormonal optimization and the science behind fasting mimicking diets (FMD). This conversation goes beyond surface-level...
info_outline"Healing is possible. Our stories, even the darkest ones, can become the light that guides someone else forward."
– Wendy B. Correa
In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Wendy B. Correa—author, yogi, hiker, and healer—to explore her extraordinary life journey. From losing her father at age seven to growing up in a violent household, Wendy shares how trauma shaped her early years and how she found resilience through spirituality, psychology, and community. Her path took her from California colleges to the LA music industry, where sobriety and spiritual practices like Buddhism, yoga, and Native American ceremonies became lifelines. Today, Wendy channels her experiences into writing, massage therapy, and teaching, empowering others to heal and thrive.
This heartfelt conversation covers:
- Childhood loss, trauma, and the silence surrounding grief.
- Coping mechanisms—both destructive and healing—and how she chose a better path.
- Sobriety stories, including crossing paths with Ringo Starr at AA.
- The power of meditation, yoga, and Native American ceremonies in recovery.
- How chosen family and late-life love brought healing and hope.
- Her new memoir (Nov 4 release) and why it’s for anyone navigating trauma, resilience, and transformation.
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn pain into purpose, Wendy’s story is living proof that healing is possible—and that resilience can become a superpower.
Time Stamps:
0:00 – 2:00 | Intro, sponsors, and welcoming Wendy B. Correa.
2:00 – 8:00 | Childhood memories, losing her father, and growing up in silence.
8:00 – 15:00 | Coping mechanisms, imagination as survival, and intuition as protection.
15:00 – 22:00 | Leaving home, pursuing college, psychology & theater arts.
22:00 – 30:00 | Addiction, sobriety journey, and unexpected encounters in AA (including Ringo Starr).
30:00 – 37:00 | Spiritual practices—yoga, Native American ceremonies, meditation, and healing.
37:00 – 42:00 | Chosen family, marriage, motherhood, and creating community.
42:00 – End (44:56) | Reflections, book launch info, and Wendy’s closing words of wisdom.
Wendy B. Correa:
Wendy B. Correa is a writer, yogi, hiker, as well as a licensed massage therapist. She has worked in the film, television, multimedia, and music industries in Los Angeles and later as a radio DJ in Aspen, Colorado. She holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and theater arts and has contributed articles to Mothering magazine. A wife and mother, she resides in Denver, Colorado, and loves traveling to magical destinations with her family. My Pretty Baby is her debut book. For more information, visit www.wendybcorrea.com.
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