S5E8 How to Maximize Fertility, Why Men’s Health is Equally Important + Exact Labs and Supplements for Preconception
Release Date: 04/08/2024
S5E27 Harnessing Herbalism By Matching Your Personality with a Plant's Spirit | Lauren Baca
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Have you ever wondered why homeopathy and plant medicine have so many success stories? Are you curious about the magic that occurs when we connect with the soul of a plant? Lauren Baca, an herbalist and bioresonance practitioner, dives into the science behind what’s happening on a cellular level when we harness the healing power of plants. She explains how your body can literally tell you which plants and dosages are meant for you, shares her personal experience finding herbalism, and offers an immense amount of tangible herbal wisdom along the way. I fully believe that Lauren’s deep...
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S5E26 Behind The Before & After Photo: A Candid Conversation on BPD, Codependency and External Validation | Mari Llewellyn
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Have you ever met a true kindred spirit whose story mirrors your own to a T? In this episode, Mari Llewellyn, founder of Bloom and host of the Pursuit Of Wellness Podcast, joins Oliva to share her story of going from rock bottom to owning a massive wellness empire. Over the years Mari shifted her focus from the “before and after photo” to valuing balance more than perceived positive extremes. She also dives into her mental health struggles with BPD and OCD, breaking free of codependency, and what her real lived experience looks like behind the scenes. This episode is a true masterclass in...
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S5E25 How to Go From Underwater to Thriving With ADHD | Dr. Laura Gouge
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What does ADHD *really* look and feel like – and does it manifest differently for women and men? Is it truly a lack of attention, or an “interest based nervous system,” where you have the ability to also hyperfocus where you’re truly passionate? Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic physician, dives into both her own lived experience with ADHD and expert insights on how to support ADHD symptoms both physically and emotionally. This episode is a real "put the pieces together" moment for anyone looking to understand their own sensitive nervous system to create a more balanced life. We explore...
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S5E24 Are You Hypermobile? This Chiropractor Will Change the Way You See Your Body | Taylor Goldberg
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Just because your body CAN do something doesn’t mean that it should! Were you one of those kids who was always crazy flexible? Do you go to the chiropractor because you’re afraid of getting worse, not because you’re actually seeing any improvement? Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor and hypermobility coach who has dedicated her career to supporting people with hypermobility, EDS and dysautonomia, honestly answers the controversial question, “Is chiropractics a pseudoscience?” In this episode, she breaks down the four types of hypermobility, diving deep into each one and identifying...
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S5E23 A Real World Chat About Gluten, Thyroid Healing, Low Dopamine Strategies for ADHD, and Regulating Your Nervous System with Food | Fiona Smith
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Have you ever wondered what could be behind your brain fog? Is a thyroid disorder a forever thing or something that can be improved with intentional nutrition? Fiona Smith, a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, is on a mission to help her clients naturally support their hormones, brain function and thyroid health. In this episode, Fiona breaks down the detailed practices her clients complete to unpack the deeper “why” on their health journey and get to the bottom of their symptoms with true autonomy. She dives into the gut-brain axis, offering tangible, actionable steps for folks...
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S5E22 How To Prepare For Having a Baby & “The First 40 Days” Post-Birth Quarantine Practice | Sandra Sharpe
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What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitty-gritty details of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She talks about the global infertility crisis and how poor mental health and undernourishment could be two of the main contributing factors. Sandra highlights the importance of the first 40 days after giving birth, highlighting practices utilized across cultures to support the...
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S5E21 Why Carbs Are NOT The Cause Of Insulin Resistance, PCOS + Type 2 Diabetes | Calvin Scheller
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Calvin Scheller is an 18-year-old science extraordinaire who began studying and mastering medical literature in order to better communicate with his physicians after his own experience with autoimmune disease at the young age of 13. His courageous journey of self advocacy during a time when he felt alone and baffled by his symptoms led him to memorize, digest, integrate, and teach others about the complex mechanisms within our bodies (and how to heal through nutrition and lifestyle). He is a superb science communicator and now health coach – taking the difficulty out of reading medical...
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S5E20 The Truth About GMOs & How to Eat Around Corruption in Our Food System | Courtney Swan
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We’re kicking things off with an impromptu hello and life update from Olivia — then diving into the nitty gritty with Courtney Swan, a real food activist who is on a mission to fix our broken food system. Today she’s answering the question: are GMOs safe for consumption? There are five genetically modified crops on the market that have become so abundant that they’re used in almost all packaged foods… knowing what they are and where they’re found is the key to learning how to eat your way around corruption in our food supply. In this episode, Courtney articulately breaks down the...
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S5E19 The Angry You Isn’t the Real You: How Hormone Imbalances Change Us | Dr. Corina Dunlap
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What if you’ve never actually experienced your true personality? The truth is, when our hormones are out of whack, we’re totally different people. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, there are some key ways that we can all reduce inflammation and regulate our hormones, according to Dr. Corina Dunlap, a naturopathic women’s health and hormone specialist. In this episode, she gets juicy about the link between cortisol and ovulation (hint: we’re all too stressed out) and dives deep into the importance of relationships – with others, ourselves and mother nature. ...
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S5E18 You Don’t Need to Be Vegan to Save the Earth | The Truth About Regenerative Agriculture with Taylor Collins
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Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to reverse the damage we have done to our earth? Have you been told that going vegan is the only way to do so? When Taylor Collins bought 900 acres of factory-farmed land, it was completely barren, desolate, and degraded. But by working with nature’s cycles and reintroducing animals in order to loosen the soil and give back to the land, Taylor transformed his farm into a thriving ecosystem that supports higher crop yields, healthier soil and more nutritious food. In this episode, we talk about the power of connection, the “green narrative,” and...
info_outlineAre you thinking about starting a family or having another child but don’t know how to prepare your body? Do you want to maximize the healthy “epigenetics” you pass on to your child? Or maybe you’re currently struggling with infertility and need extra support? Elizabeth Wade is a naturopathic doctor who takes an empathetic, highly-individualized, root-cause approach to reproductive health. She offers a refreshing perspective on infertility (why it’s not the end of the story and how “subfertility” can be supported) and provides insights on labs, supplements, and more.
HERE’S THE JUICE:
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Why men’s role in fertility is equally as important as women’s (i.e. male blood markers that can contribute to miscarriage)
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The incredible opportunity you have every 3-4 months to completely change the genetic expression of your DNA for healthier outcomes and babies
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The importance of folate for both women AND men!
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The difference between infertility and “subfertility” – only 2% of people are considered sterile
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The importance of “belief hygiene” and nervous system support in preparing for pregnancy
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All about the tubal, pelvic, and cervical factors in infertility
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How to understand labs for fertility and the exact blood panel Elizabeth recommends for preconception
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Should you test your AMH or can it cause more anxiety?
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What the ideal preconception diet looks like
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Dr. Wade’s opinion on organ meats and Omega 3 fatty acids
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Why choline is necessary for brain development in babies and how to get enough of it
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The unique combination of NAC, melatonin and coQ10 for follicle development
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