In this episode, I take you through my personal journey with The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush by Andreas Moritz—a powerful detox protocol designed to support liver and gallbladder health. This cleanse is all about gentle detoxification, and unlike restrictive fasts, you still eat three meals a day! But let me tell you—it’s a journey. From food preparation to the final flush, I’m sharing everything: ✔️ How the cleanse works ✔️ What I ate each day ✔️ The highs, the lows & the unexpected effects ✔️ The detox symptoms I experienced (hello, bloating & body aches 😵‍💫) ✔️ The moment I saw the stones & felt lighter, brighter & cleaner 💡 What is The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush? For 6 days, you follow a clean, whole-food, vegan diet (no processed foods, no refined sugar, no caffeine, no gluten). Each day, you drink 32 oz of apple juice or 8 oz of tart cherry juice to help soften gallstones for easier elimination. The final day includes a grapefruit & olive oil solution and Epsom salt flushes to clear out the liver & gallbladder. 🔹 My Key Takeaways from This Cleanse: ✔️ Cutting out caffeine helped me sleep better & reduced my anxiety (I'm not going back!) ✔️ The infrared sauna + castor oil packs were amazing for detox support ✔️ My gut did NOT love the beans, dried fruit & high-fiber diet 🤢 ✔️ I felt lighter & more energized by the end ✔️ My eyes looked brighter & clearer (hello, natural glow!) ✔️ Cleansing is HARD, but it’s so worth it 🔹 Detox & Self-Care Practices I Used: 💆‍♀️ Dry brushing + tongue scraping 🛁 Epsom salt baths 💧 Lemon water with Redmond salt 🔥 Infrared sauna + cold plunge (& why I shouldn’t have done the cold plunge, oops!) 🧘‍♀️ Gentle movement: walking, yoga, stretching 🌿 Colon hydrotherapy (check out Episode 25: Gut Harmony!) 🫒 Castor oil packs on my liver every night 🎧 Tune in for the full breakdown of my experience, the challenges I faced, and my final thoughts on whether I’d do it again! 📖 Want to try this cleanse? Check out The Amazing Liver & Gallbladder Flush by Andreas Moritz 🎧 Episode 25: Gut Health & Colon Hydrotherapy w/ Neda Smith _________________________________ Iceland Yoga Retreat – October 18-25, 2025 Imagine a week of: ✨ Seeing the Northern Lights (we’re going at the best time of year!) ✨ Zen-ing out in the Blue Lagoon ✨ Exploring hidden waterfalls ✨ Hiking alongside glaciers & immersing yourself in Iceland’s stunning landscapes ✨ Reconnecting with yourself & others through daily yoga, mindfulness, and soulful conversations ✨ enjoying amazing meals & beautiful accomodations This retreat is for you if: You love travel, adventure, and immersing yourself in new cultures. You want to explore & deepen your yoga practice You thrive in community and want to connect with like-hearted people. You treasure experiences and memories more than material things. 💫 This retreat is filling up fast—over halfway full! Secure your spot with a $500 deposit. My mom is coming, and this would be an amazing trip to do with your mom, partner, BFF, or even solo (you’ll leave with lifelong friends!). Learn More & Sign Up: Iceland Yoga Retreat DM or email me with any questions—I’d love to have you join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! ✨   _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

In this episode, I sit down with Gaye Walden, a Holistic Breast Health Educator and Certified Breast Thermography Specialist, to talk about a proactive, holistic approach to breast health. After experiencing DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) in 2007, Gaye dedicated her life to researching and educating women on breast health, prevention, and thermography—a powerful, non-invasive screening tool. Gaye shares invaluable knowledge, tools, and lifestyle practices to help women take charge of their breast health naturally. This is a must-listen episode for anyone wanting to be proactive, empowered, and informed about their breast health! 🔹 Topics We Cover: ✅ What is Breast Thermography? – A gold-standard screening method for early detection ✅ 5 Pillars of Breast Health – Key lifestyle factors for prevention & wellness ✅ Lymphatic Health – The role of lymphatic drainage in breast health & how to support it ✅ Breast Lymphatic Massage & Cupping – Techniques to stimulate circulation & detoxification ✅ Ditching Antiperspirants with Aluminum – Why sweating is essential for detoxing ✅ The Connection Between Hormones & Breast Health – How to balance naturally ✅ The Liver’s Role in Breast Health – Why it’s the key organ for metabolizing estrogen ✅ Foods & Supplements for Breast & Liver Health – What to eat & natural support like DIM ✅ The Importance of a Supportive Medical Team – How to build a trusted network of practitioners ✅ Mammograms: The Pros & Cons – Are there risks to traditional screening methods? ✅ The Root Cause of Fibrocystic Breasts – And how to address it holistically 📚 Resources & Links: 📖 Books: Heal Your Body by Louise Hay Breast Cancer? Breast Health!: The Wise Woman Way by Susan S. Weed 💊 Supplements & Tools: DIM – A natural supplement that supports estrogen metabolism Rebounder – A great way to stimulate the lymphatic system 🔗 Connect with Gaye & Learn More: 📩 Email: gaye@HolisticBreastHealth.org 🌎 Website: HolisticBreastHealth.com 📚 Resources: Good Breast Health Resources 📸 Instagram: @HolisticBreastHealth   🎧 Plz share this episode with the women in your life - knowledge is power! Your health is in your hands! 💖 _________________________________ Iceland Yoga Retreat – October 18-25, 2025 Imagine a week of: ✨ Seeing the Northern Lights (we’re going at the best time of year!) ✨ Zen-ing out in the Blue Lagoon ✨ Exploring hidden waterfalls ✨ Hiking alongside glaciers & immersing yourself in Iceland’s stunning landscapes ✨ Reconnecting with yourself & others through daily yoga, mindfulness, and soulful conversations ✨ enjoying amazing meals & beautiful accomodations This retreat is for you if: You love travel, adventure, and immersing yourself in new cultures. You want to explore & deepen your yoga practice You thrive in community and want to connect with like-hearted people. You treasure experiences and memories more than material things. 💫 This retreat is filling up fast—over halfway full! Secure your spot with a $500 deposit. My mom is coming, and this would be an amazing trip to do with your mom, partner, BFF, or even solo (you’ll leave with lifelong friends!). Learn More & Sign Up: Iceland Yoga Retreat DM or email me with any questions—I’d love to have you join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! ✨   _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

Kyal Van Der Leest, a degree-qualified nutritionist and naturopath, founded LVLUP Health to revolutionize holistic wellness and disease prevention. He shares insights on the root causes of chronic illness and emphasizes the importance of clean living. Kyal discusses the dangers of mold, microplastics, and glyphosate, highlighting their impact on health. Peptides also take center stage as he explains their role in optimal health. Plus, he explores how stress management and strong relationships play a crucial role in overall well-being.

Today’s episode is hands down the best resource on the podcast for any woman approaching 40, in her 40s, or beyond! My guest, Erin Gagne, shares invaluable insights on hormone health, perimenopause, supplements, stress management, fitness, and so much more. Grab a pen and journal because you’re going to want to take notes! This is Erin’s second time on the show & if you missed her the first time I highly recommend scrolling back & giving it a listen (I’ll link it below). We covered women’s hormone health, birth control, functional medicine, and the spiritual aspect of healing. Erin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner specializing in hormone therapy and metabolic health. With over a decade of experience, she helps men and women—especially those in perimenopause and menopause—reclaim their vitality through a holistic, personalized approach. Having healed from early-onset hormonal imbalances herself, she brings both expertise and personal insight to her work. Erin’s practice offers comprehensive hormone replacement therapy (HRT), including bioidentical hormones, peptides, and thyroid management.   In This Episode, We Discuss:   Perimenopause: what it is, why it’s not something to fear, and how to support your body through this transition. Deep dive into hormone health: specific tests, symptoms, protocols, and treatment options. Thyroid health and its impact on energy, metabolism, and overall wellness. The importance of muscle (the organ of longevity) and how to build it effectively. The chronic stress, under-eating, high cortisol, weight gain cycle and how to break free. Debunking myths and wellness trends in both Eastern and Western modalities. Must-do wellness practices for women in their 40s. Why it might be time to ditch alcohol. The best workouts for women in their 40s (spoiler: it’s not the same as in your 20s!). Supplements: common deficiencies, the role of methylation, trusted brands, and proper dosages. Semaglutide & GLP-1s: how they work and the role of stress in insulin resistance. The importance of mindset, personal responsibility, and the quality of our relationships in our health journey.   And so much more! Erin is a wealth of knowledge, and I highly recommend her services. My mom worked with her and loved it, and as soon as I get my blood work done I’m going to work with her too! She also takes virtual patients, which is perfect if you're not in South Carolina.   _________________________________   Work with Erin: Revive Wellness Instagram: @erinlynnewellness Instagram: @revivewellnessnp   Resources Mentioned: Book: Estrogen Matters   Episode 99: Women’s Hormone Health, Birth Control, Functional Medicine, the Mental & Spiritual Aspects of Healing & More w/ Erin Gagne Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify _________________________________   Iceland Yoga Retreat – October 18-25, 2025 At the end of our conversation, Erin mentioned that she’s joining me on my Iceland yoga retreat, and I wanted to extend an invite to YOU! We have an incredible group forming, and it’s going to be an epic experience that you don’t want to miss! Imagine a week of: ✨ Seeing the Northern Lights (we’re going at the best time of year!) ✨ Zen-ing out in the Blue Lagoon ✨ Exploring hidden waterfalls ✨ Hiking alongside glaciers & immersing yourself in Iceland’s stunning landscapes ✨ Reconnecting with yourself & others through daily yoga, mindfulness, and soulful conversations ✨ enjoying amazing meals & beautiful accomodations This retreat is for you if: You love travel, adventure, and immersing yourself in new cultures. You want to explore & deepen your yoga practice You thrive in community and want to connect with like-hearted people. You treasure experiences and memories more than material things. 💫 This retreat is filling up fast—over halfway full! Secure your spot with a $500 deposit. My mom is coming, and this would be an amazing trip to do with your mom, partner, BFF, or even solo (you’ll leave with lifelong friends!). Learn More & Sign Up: Iceland Yoga Retreat DM or email me with any questions—I’d love to have you join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! ✨   _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

Last week, I hit a breaking point with all the podcasts I listen to—between seed oil panic, microplastics, and politics, my brain was in overload! So, today’s episode is a breath of fresh air—no doom and gloom, just a fun, uplifting list of 10 things I’m loving right now. From wellness habits to products, music, and a high-protein smoothie recipe, this episode is all about the little things that make life better! 💕 10 Things I’m Loving Right Now: 1️⃣ Deleting Instagram Off My Phone Every Weekend 📵 The mental clarity and freedom this gives me is unmatched! Highly recommend trying a social detox every weekend. Also, if you haven’t watched The Social Dilemma, it’s a must. Eye-opening. The Unique Way Podcast EP 57: Are You a Slave to Social Media? How Deleting Instagram Changed my Life w/ Yours Truly 2️⃣ Contrast Therapy ❄️🔥 I’ve been obsessed with this since Thailand (my sleep has never been better!) & I’m loving Mind Zero in Mount Pleasant, SC. If you’re local, check it out! 3️⃣ Rahua Dry Shampoo 💆‍♀️ Clean beauty for the win! I’ve been obsessed with this dry shampoo (heavy metal & propane free). 4️⃣ Organizing 1 Thing Per Day 🗂 Instead of big, overwhelming projects, I’ve been tackling one small thing a day—a drawer, a shelf, something digital, etc.. Small daily act that is making a big difference over time. 5️⃣ Christian Jams 🎶 Praise music nourishes my soul. If you want to add more uplifting vibes to your day, check out my Praise Playlist on Spotify! 6️⃣ My High-Protein PB&J Smoothie (50g Protein!) 🥜🍓 Recipe: 1 cup frozen strawberries 🍓 2 tbsp peanut butter (Santa Cruz Organics w/ seed oils) 🥜 1 cup organic whole milk 🥛 ½ cup organic Greek yogurt 🥄 2 scoops Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Protein Powder 💪 7️⃣ Sober Socializing 🍹🚫 I hosted a Sober Sunday Funday and it was a literal day in my dream life! Highly recommend creating your own version. If you’re curious about the alcohol-free lifestyle, check out my episode: “Why Normal is Broken & Why I’m Embracing the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle” on the Unique Way Podcast. 8️⃣ Brez Adaptogen Drink: “Flow” 🍋🌿 This sparkling adaptogen drink tastes like Italian lemon & elderflower, and it’s packed with: ✅ Lion’s Mane 🍄 ✅ Cacao 🍫 ✅ Black Seed Oil 🖤 ✅ L-Theanine 🌱 THC & CBD free! Perfect for an alcohol-free happy hour. 9️⃣ Putting My Phone Away at Night & Using a Hatch Alarm Clock ⏰📴 I started leaving my phone downstairs before bed. No more mindless scrolling at night or first thing in the morning! Better sleep & a more regulated nervous system for the win. I got a Hatch alarm clock dupe so I don’t have to use my phone & I’m loving it. 🔟 This Quote 🌿🦋 "Don’t waste your time chasing butterflies. Mend to your garden & the butterflies will come." — Mario Quintana ✨ What’s something YOU’RE loving right now? Tag me on Instagram & let me know! 🎧 Listen Now   _________________________________   ICELAND YOGA RETREAT: OCTOBER 18-25 2025 LEARN MORE & SIGN UP HERE This is going to be a once in a lifetime kind of trip. Imagine daily yoga w/ yours truly, seeing the northern lights, exploring natural hot springs like the blue lagoon, hiking in volcano caves & black sand beaches, exploring the cities, nature & markets, beautiful accommodations, horseback riding in the countryside, etc. Link below to learn more & sign up! It’s only $500 to hold your spot & it’s filling up quickly, so act fast if you want to reserve your spot. _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

In this episode, Cortney sits down with the incredible Kate Terentieva, founder of Off the Record—a groundbreaking connection card game designed to revolutionize how we communicate and foster deeper, more impactful relationships. Kate brings her unique blend of creativity, passion for connection, and entrepreneurial wisdom to the show, and trust us—you’re going to love her vibe! Kate shares her journey from working as a creative and art director for iconic brands like WhatsApp, Calvin Klein, Converse, and Four Seasons Hotels, to creating Off the Record as a way to tackle the epidemic of surface-level conversations. Growing up as a natural conversationalist, Kate realized over time that small talk was leaving her (and many others) feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. During the pandemic, this realization fueled her mission to create a tool that helps people dive deeper into who they are and connect on a truly meaningful level. Stick around until the end where Kate shares her morning routine (spoiler: it starts with staying off her phone), her favorite wellness practice, and a book that changed her life. If you’re ready to ditch the small talk, create meaningful connections, and hear some amazing stories, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to share it with a friend—it might just spark a deeper connection in your own life. 💕 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Kate’s entrepreneurial journey and how her experience in advertising taught her the power of asking the right questions to build connection. ✨ The rise of surface-level conversations and how they negatively impact our quality of life and relationships. ✨ Practical tips on moving from small talk to meaningful conversations that leave people feeling seen and heard. ✨ How Off the Record works, including a live demo where Kate and Cortney pull a card (this was fun!). ✨ Tips for building impactful relationships in 2025—perfect for navigating loneliness and social anxiety in a post-pandemic world. ✨ How Off the Record has helped bridge generational gaps, bond workplace teams, and inspire personal growth.   Click here for a special discount for Unique Way listeners & use code “UNIQUEWAY10” to save 10% when you purchase “Off the Record”!   Kate’s Advice for Female Founders: 💡 Find founder-product fit: Are you the best person to solve the problem you’re addressing? 💡 Start with your “why” and let that by your driving force. 💡 Validate your idea with proof of concept (beyond your family members & inner circle). 💡 Focus on solving the problem your audience is navigating, not just building the “business.” 💡 Embrace organic marketing to share your product authentically (you don’t need a ton of capitol or investors).   Resources Mentioned: 📚 “Food Fix” by Dr. Mark Hyman 📚 “Smart Brevity” by Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen 🎥 “Poisoned” documentary on Netflix 📺 Simon Sinek TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action   Connect: 🌐 Website: playofftherecord.com 📸 Instagram: @playofftherecord 🎵 TikTok: @playofftherecord   _________________________________   Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

In this episode, Cortney dives deep into the power of intuition & spiritual gifts - which we all possess. She shares a personal story about a life-changing moment involving her passport, to illustrate how listening to our intuition can radically change our lives for the better. Cortney also explores why we often ignore our intuition, how the ego & logical mind can block us & practical ways to tap into this inner compass.   Topics of Discussion: What are spiritual gifts & how do we cultivate them? Why we ignore our intuition & how the mind & ego can block us Personal insights & a powerful story about listening to my intuition even when it didn’t make logical sense Practices to strengthen our connection to intuition & our spiritual gifts Trusting our inner knowing may feel illogical but always leads us to the best outcomes.   If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend! Let it inspire deeper conversations or open to door to practice tuning into your intuition together.   _________________________________   ICELAND YOGA RETREAT: OCTOBER 18-25 2025 LEARN MORE & SIGN UP HERE This is going to be a once in a lifetime kind of trip. Imagine daily yoga w/ yours truly, seeing the northern lights, exploring natural hot springs like the blue lagoon, hiking in volcano caves & black sand beaches, exploring the cities, nature & markets, beautiful accommodations, horseback riding in the countryside, etc. Link below to learn more & sign up! It’s only $500 to hold your spot & it’s filling up quickly, so act fast if you want to reserve your spot. _________________________________   Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

Happy 2025! We’re...  40 & thriving!  Unapologetically ourselves!  Rising in love!  Wild & free!  Creating positive change in the world!  Being the change we want to see!  Unbothered by peoples opinions! Taking radical responsibility of our lives! Creating the life of our dreams! What are you adding to this list?! I just got back from an epic few weeks in breathtaking Thailand - & wow, it was the most epic trip of my life. In today’s episode I’m sharing all the juicy details of my adventures, as well as a general life update since it’s been awhile! As always, thank you for listening & I’m sending so much love! _________________________________   Topics of Discussion:   + My epic Thailand adventure + The power of travel & gaining a new perspective + 2025 dreams + A game-changing dietary change I’ve made + My realization on who I can best serve with my work & my upcoming rebrand + Plans for the podcast + My upcoming yoga retreat in ICELAND (October 2025) + And more   _________________________________   ICELAND YOGA RETREAT: OCTOBER 18-25 2025 LEARN MORE & SIGN UP HERE This is going to be a once in a lifetime kind of trip. Imagine daily yoga w/ yours truly, seeing the northern lights, exploring natural hot springs like the blue lagoon, hiking in volcano caves & black sand beaches, exploring the cities, nature & markets, beautiful accommodations, horseback riding in the countryside, etc. Link below to learn more & sign up! It’s only $500 to hold your spot & it’s filling up quickly, so act fast if you want to reserve your spot. _________________________________ BRVNDED: Consulting, Branding & Social Media INSTAGRAM WEBSITE _________________________________   Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

We live in a world that’s so focused on superficiality & external looks, but it’s undeniable that the most sexy thing you can wear is CONFIDENCE. A woman who’s confident is unstoppable & wildly magnetic. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to build true, unshakable confidence that isn’t dependent on anything external.   Topics of Discussion:   + What is true confidence & what crushes it + 4 ways to build confidence from within + The difference between confidence & arrogance + The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self + The importance of keeping your word & knowing your core values + The power of authenticity & your actions aligning with your words + And so much more     _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!

The people we love can be our greatest triggers AND teachers. While the holiday season is a magical time of the year full of travel, family & making memories, it can also be stressful, so I created a holiday survival guide with some helpful reminders & practices to keep you grounded & in alignment with your highest self.   _________________________________   In this weeks episode we’re not just talking about making a gratitude list (even tho I highly recommend that!) We’re taking it a layer deeper & discussing:   + The importance of dropping the spiritual ego + Visualizing any challenging family member as a child, maybe even empathizing with their wounded inner child, with compassion + Dropping the pressure of the holiday’s looking or feeling a certain way + Creating healthy boundaries with family + The power of the breath body connection  + & so much more.   I hope this episode supports you in tapping into more peace this holiday season!   _________________________________   Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter   _________________________________   To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!