IN THIS EPISODE: In this riveting episode, Nika dives deep with entrepreneur and podcaster, Trey Kauffman, as they explore the nuances of mindful eating and the importance of self-awareness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Trey shares his personal journey toward self-discovery, revealing how he overcame the confines of corporate toxicity and societal expectations to embrace a life filled with gratitude and purpose. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the dangers of Orthorexia, a lesser-known eating disorder rooted in an obsession with eating foods one considers healthy, and the fine ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, Nika and today’s guest Trey Kauffman discuss the mindset around eating mindfully, protecting yourself from Orthorexia, and what it takes to commit to a healthy lifestyle.  *This episode was recorded in 2022. ABOUT THE GUEST: Trey Kauffman is an entrepreneur, a podcaster, and an advocate for demanding better for ourselves. His goal is to empower others to look inward and find the happiness they deserve. His spiritual awakening occurred after realizing others don't hold the key to his happiness, and through ridding himself of corporate toxicity, he was abl ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, Josette Tkacik shares her story of how she paved her own path and self-healed Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis without Western medicine's assistance. She is now considered a Medical Miracle... but we know it was nutrition and self-care. *This episode was recorded in 2022. ABOUT THE GUEST: In 2011, professional dancer (Juilliard graduate; former Joffrey New York dancer; Alvin Ailey; Company at Metropolitan Ballet of St. Louis and Alum of High School of Performing Arts, plus more) and new mom, Josette Tkacik was diagnosed with severe sudden onset of advanced rheum ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, Nika and today’s guest Matt Ode discuss the mental, physical, and emotional journey he went through after receiving a Stage 3C cancer diagnosis. And his new life after recovery. *This episode was recorded in 2022. ABOUT THE GUEST: From Cancer to Coma, At the age of 24, Matt Ode was diagnosed with Stage 3C Testicular Cancer, by the age of 25, he was in a 2-week non induced Coma, where he faced multiple near-death experiences having to relearn to live his entire life again. Through years of perseverance and hard work, Matt is now a Keynote Inspirational Speaker ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: Today Dr. Jenna Hua and I discuss all things toxic chemicals and how they are impacting our health. ABOUT THE GUEST: An environmental health scientist and dietitian by training, Dr. Jenna Hua is passionate about the environment, public health, and everything food. Frustrated by the lack of data for how harmful chemicals (like BPA, phthalates, and parabens) from plastics and everyday products affect our health and clinical outcomes, and the absence of a personalized approach to mitigate harmful chemical exposures, Jenna set out on a mission to change these. She founded Million ..read more

Every week on INSPIRED, host Nika Lawrie invites listeners on a journey that explores profound questions affecting our daily lives and our planet. Topics range from the impact of glucose on moods to the tangible effects of recycling on climate change, from uncovering surprising connections between breakfast choices and biodiversity, to understanding personal responsibility in a world filled with daunting challenges. Each episode of INSPIRED features in-depth interviews with experts, authors, and influential personalities who shed light on these vital topics. The goal is to distill these seemin ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, Nika and today's guest Alison Barkman discuss the science behind intuitive eating and why so many people struggle with dieting and body image in general. Alison offers tips for starting out on a journey of healing and being more accepting and kind to the body they currently have. *This episode was recorded in 2020. ABOUT THE GUEST: Alison Barkman has been a registered dietitian for over 10 years with experience counseling clients and as an adjunct professor of nutrition at Long Island University. She realized her clients were becoming obsessed with food, trapp ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, Nika and today's guest Dr. Diana Drake discuss the causes of acne, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, and tips for anti-aging. They also discuss the benefits of using supplements for skin care, and how Dr. Drake launched her own line of supplements. *This episode was recorded in 2022. ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Diana Drake is an Esthetician, Board Certified Naturopath, owner of DMD Natural Medicine Clinic in Colorado, and Creator of the Skin Naturopathic Supplement Brand CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: Website: http://www.skinnaturopathics.com Social Media: @skinnaturopathics ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, guest Dr. Kate Wong shares her expertise on how to support both the health of the mama and the baby from pre-pregnancy through postpartum using a natural and holistic approach.  *This episode was recorded in 2020. ABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Kate Wong is a Board Certified Chiropractor who specializes in preconception, prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum chiropractic care. She is devoted to helping women become empowered before during after birth.  CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: Website: https://www.andromedawellness.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/D ..read more

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, Josette Tkacik shares her story of how she paved her own path and self-healed Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis without Western medicine's assistance. She is now considered a Medical Miracle... but we know it was nutrition and self-care. *This episode was recorded in 2022. ABOUT THE GUEST: In 2011, professional dancer (Juilliard graduate; former Joffrey New York dancer; Alvin Ailey; Company at Metropolitan Ballet of St. Louis and Alum of High School of Performing Arts, plus more) and new mom, Josette Tkacik was diagnosed with severe sudden onset of advanced rheum ..read more