I have a huge favor to ask you. Can you please help spread the word that being sick is just a part of aging? I’m serious. The idea that we are destined to feel worse over time is keeping so many of us away from our health potential. Now, I’m not saying you need to become superman or superwoman overnight, but I am saying that becoming a lesser version of yourself is NOT just “how life goes.” See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’ve got ya covered! Shop our t-shirts, swag, and other popular products HERE New to e ..read more

In this week’s episode we are back with Dave Sherwin to finish our 7 Principles of Health! Many of these tips gave me a whole new perspective on healthy living, and to be honest, I feel rejuvenated and inspired!   Healthy living is truly in all of our hands. You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars, or be some kind of workout champion to live a healthful existence. Keep it simple, keep it doable, and remember: You. Are. Worth. It.   See full show notes for this episode HERE. Leave us a review while you’re there. Lookin’ for some podcast goodies? I’ve got ..read more

Tell me, is this you? At around 20 years old you felt healthy- maybe at an ideal weight, with lots of energy, and confidence in your body? And then you woke up decades later, nearly 40 pounds overweight, tired all the time, and uncomfortable in your own skin?   You’re not alone. According to our guest Dave Sherwin, this is the most common form of weight gain in first world countries.   If this is you, would you rather go on a Diet, or an “Un-Diet?” Yeah… me too. If you’re sick of bouncing from one “guru” or “expert” to the next when it comes to health or ..read more

This week’s episode is a straight-up knowledge bomb. We go deep, skin-deep, into the world of skincare with Jade Shutes.  Jade is basically a wizard when it comes to essential oils so she has a lot of knowledge to share. We talk about dry skin, acne, stretchmarks, dark spots, scars, redness, burns, blackheads, and everything in between!  What makes this episode even more special is that you’ll get a sneak peak at the kind of content in my Ultimate Guide to Essential Oils. This interview is just a small piece of what’s in there. The guide is the result of my 6+ years of experience and ..read more

If a lavender bush and citrus tree had a love child, it would be Bergamot. This fantastic smelling oil boasts the calming properties of lavender and the mood boost of citrus oils.  This “best of both worlds” quality is the precise reason that Dr. Danielle Daniel chose Bergamot for her thesis research on essential oils and PTSD.  Dr. Danielle takes us through her study and the amazing outcomes experienced by her participants. She goes into the science behind essential oils and how their unique chemical makeup can positively improve our emotional wellbeing.  This episode is fascin ..read more

If you are like me, then you might have started to think of plants as those little bottles neatly arranged on a shelf. My lavender is purple, eucalyptus is green, and frankincense is pink. How often do you think of the actual plant though? Do you know what peppermint leaves look like? How about geranium? If you’re struggling to picture them, then you’re not alone. That’s why I sat down with ethnobotanist Kerry Hughes, to help us learn a little more about the plants outside the bottle.  Kerry gives us a sneak peak into her books as she describes some popular plants and their uses beyond es ..read more

I have a challenge for you. This year, I want you to have THE BEST summer of your life. That means no uncomfortable sunburns, itchy bug bites, or miserable flu caught while traveling. Of course, you could hide in your home all day but then you’d miss out on all the sunshine, BBQs, and warmth.  No, the key to the best summer of your life starts with essential oils. Amaryllis Turman, a lifelong oil lover shares her must-haves for summertime. She teaches us how to mix and match five basic oils for practically any summer application, be it bug bites or sunburns. Her tips are easy, practical ..read more

What You’ll Learn: The consequences of undiagnosed thyroid disorders (30 seconds) Dr. Hedberg’s bio and background (1 min 30 sec)  How Dr. Hedberg got interested in thyroid health (5 min 30 sec) The number one symptom of thyroid disease and other accompanying signs (6 min 30 sec) The link between thyroid hormone and energy production in the mitochondria (9 min) The many factors that negatively affect the thyroid (9 min 30 sec) The gut-thyroid axis (11 min) How to evaluate the cause of fatigue and thyroid symptoms in a patient (15 min)  The three factors that contribute to an autoimm ..read more

What You Will Learn: Dr. Chesney’s bio and background (0 min) How Dr. Chesney became interested in specializing in Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses (5 min) Why Dr. Chesney has a passion for prevention of tick-borne diseases(8 min) Why we should care about prevention of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and who is most at risk (9 min) How to know if you are in a tick endemic area and what ticks may cause tick-borne illnesses (10 min) The myth of tick season and if ticks can really live in the cold (14 min) Does size matter with ticks? (15 min) The best way to identify a tick (16 min ..read more

What You Will Learn: In the previous show, I provided a brief overview on how popular tea tree oil is, its versatile uses, and a potential regulation that could impact our access to it. Now, it’s time to elaborate on its benefits and appealing characteristics. So, in this episode, I provide a general synthesis of tea tree oil’s properties, history, and studies on its uses, safety, and applications. An introduction and review of the previous episode about tea tree oil (0 min) An overview of Melaleuca and tea tree oil including its family, species, and where it is endemic (1 min) The active com ..read more