Ep. #129 Join me for another episode of the Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined today by herbalist and CEO Organic Olivia. She shares her journey from a pharmaceutical-dependent upbringing to discovering the healing power of traditional herbalism. Olivia opens up about her family's health struggles and the generational cycles that led her to seek holistic alternatives. Tune in to hear her story of transformation and how she balances productivity with well-being in her current work.
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Topics Discussed
- 00:03:56 - Herbology and the beginning of Olivia’s story
- 00:10:33 - Understanding autoimmune diseases
- 00:11:46 - Accepting the gray area and differences between western and traditional medicine
- 00:12:52 - Hitting rock bottom and the start of Organic Olivia
- 00:17:11 - The mindset behind the weight loss
- 00:19:59 - The importance of community and someone to help you hold your vision
- 00:24:59 - Balancing discipline and shifting to a softer approach
- 00:29:13 - Thoughts on Los Angeles
- 00:35:10 - Being metabolically unhealthy
- 00:39:40 - Blood sugar balancing problems and relation to PCOS and weight
- 00:41:43 - Your muscle mass is your suitcase
- 00:44:21 - Assessing different workouts like walking and pilates
- 00:48:05 - Getting stuck in a routine and the urge to let loose
- 00: 51:11 - Finding healing through health struggles
- 00:52:20 - The evolution of Olivia’s diet
- 00:59:45 - Managing your protein intake
- 01:02:56 - Controversial opinions in the health industry
- 01:05:12 - Honoring ancestral diets
- 01:08:05 - Any worthy path back to health is tied to relationships
- 01:12:17 - Thoughts on Ozempic
- 01:31:41 - Quick low down on Olivia’s herbal recommendations
- 01:35:54 - Wellness is the capacity to be with every moment in its entirety
