Brace yourself, it is possible to eat stress. When we skimp on our meat selection, what the animals are fed, the hormones used and yes, even their stress, finds its way onto our plate. Thankfully, we have better options and we are hearing it straight from the butcher himself. Join us as Ricky Dare, Meat Manager at Farm & Coast, helps us see why quality meat matters. Sign up for my newsletter  Contact me: sara@empoweredhealthyliving.org  ..read more

Our breath is connected to every single cell in our body. When one is off, the other suffers. In this episode, we are talking with Nanci Winterhalter, a Professional Yoga Therapist. She and I discuss simple ways to bring our breath and our body into alignment using foundational yoga principles. The good news is: if you can breathe, you can do yoga. Sign up for my newsletter  Contact me: sara@empoweredhealthyliving.org  ..read more

Bloating is often one of the first noticeable signs of an imbalance in our gut’s microbiome. We’ve all experienced that moment when our favorite pair of jeans suddenly begin to feel a strain. Rather than hopping back into a fad diet, it is important that we address the root of the issue, our gut health. In this episode I’m sitting down with my trusted friend and founder of the Akasha Center, Dr. Edison Victor de Mello, to discuss how to heal the bloated belly.   Sign up for my newsletter  Contact me: sara@empoweredhealthyliving.org  Bloated? By Dr. Edison Victor de Mello   ..read more

Today I’m having a conversation with my friend Theresa Garvin, who is a LICSW,  a transformational coach, and the owner and founder of The Life You Imagine. Theresa has been providing psychotherapy services to children, teens, adults, and families for over 35 years. After seeing the positive and rapid changes in her own life from transformational coaching, she became certified as a Life Mastery Consultant in 2020, and has been providing coaching to adults since then.  After sharing with one another that we both have ADHD, Theresa recommended that I read the book A Radical Guide for W ..read more

In this episode of "Nip It in the Gut," I am thrilled to chat with Danny Trifone, a renowned Meditation and Breathwork instructor. Join us as we delve into the transformative practice of breathwork and its profound impact on our overall health and wellbeing, including the often overlooked connection to gut health. Discover the simplicity and effectiveness of short-form exercises that can unlock inner calm, reduce stress, and optimize your gut for a balanced and vibrant life. Tune in and breathe your way to holistic wellness! Sign up for my newsletter  Book a free wellness session  E ..read more

In this week's episode, we welcome the inspiring Lauren Lemieux, a certified whole life coach whose story is all about transformation, courage, and the relentless pursuit of a fulfilled life. After a twenty-year tenure in the family business, she made the brave decision to leave, embarking on a new journey that many labeled a 'midlife crisis.' Today, she sees it differently, calling it her moment of harnessing midlife confidence. Lauren has made it her mission to guide others who feel stuck and frustrated, professionally or personally, to create the life they love instead of simply tolerating ..read more

In this exciting episode of "Nip It in the Gut," I am joined by Dr. Yinka Davies, the founder and CEO of LYVECAP, an innovative wellness company focused on harnessing the power of a balanced gut for peak performance. Dr. Davies, together with Professor Claudio DeSimone, a world-renowned expert in microflora, has developed STRONG, a clinically-proven probiotic blend designed to support athletes, weekend warriors, and health enthusiasts in reaching their full potential. Tune in as Dr. Davies shares her expertise on the pivotal role of gut health in overall well-being and how LYVECAP is revolutio ..read more

Join Sara for part two of  a conversation with her childhood friend, Lisa Platt DeLand, for an exciting culinary challenge. Lisa, a former school nurse and health enthusiast, joins Sara on a journey to explore the benefits of plant-based eating for a healthy gut and to prevent chronic inflammation. Together, they embark on a 7-day plant-based diet adventure, where they prepare different plant-based recipes and share their experiences. In this episode, Sara and Lisa reflect on finishing their herbivore adventure. They discuss the science behind the importance of incorporating plant foods f ..read more

Join Sara for a conversation with her childhood friend, Lisa Platt DeLand, for an exciting culinary challenge. Lisa, a former school nurse and health enthusiast, joins Sara on a journey to explore the benefits of plant-based eating for a healthy gut and to prevent chronic inflammation. Together, they embark on a 7-day plant-based diet adventure, where they prepare different plant-based recipes and share their experiences. In this episode, Sara and Lisa reflect on first two days of their herbivore adventure. They discuss the science behind the importance of incorporating plant foods for gut hea ..read more

In this podcast, Sara talks to experts in the culinary industry to help you elevate your kitchen skills and make cooking more enjoyable. Sara sits down with Patti Kendall and Walter Platt, the founders of the cookware and cutlery store Panhandlers in Newport, Rhode Island. They share their journey of researching extensively to find the best cookware, bakeware, knives, and tools that they ultimately carried in their shop. They talk about the importance of using high-quality products in the kitchen and how sharing their product knowledge with their customers provided them with the tools to make ..read more