
Meathead Hippie
Emily Schromm is a trainer, coach, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and entrepreneur. From MTV's Challenge to Women's Health Magazine's Next Fitness Star, Emily has worked in the industry for over 14 years helping people learn about movement, mindset, and the power of nutrition. She now is helping bring awareness to the impacts of industrial farming and how to localize the food supply chain through www.joinpeel.com.
She is the founder of Empirica supplements, the author of the poetry book - The Process, and lover of Mother Earth. Her goal is to continue to inspire listeners to live their BEST, BIGGEST life through education, storytelling, and heart.
Thank you for being here!
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Latest episodes

Apr 5, 2018 • 58min
#50 Andy Hnilo: How a Tragic Accident Turned Him into the Ultimate Meathead Hippie Entrepreneur
A near death experience led CEO of Alitura Naturals, Andy Hnilo, to develop a cutting-edge natural skincare line that is revitalizing the skincare market.
Andy was hit by two large vehicles while crossing a busy street in 2011. A former model and high-level athlete, he relied on his body to make a living and knew that even if he recovered, his life may never be the same. He vowed to rebuild his body and spirit using the healthiest ingredients and products he could find. Alitura -- Latin for “feeding and nourishing” -- was created to offer consumers natural, soothing and effective skin remedies.
5:38 Andy's Personal Story
- Andy’s background and incredible journey after his accident
11:00 - Life Path Change
- Giving up baseball and how he got a role in a feature film
- “Just say yes and go with it.”
13:52 A Passion for Skincare
- Andy’s past with personal skin issues and the steps he took to better skin
19:05 - Creating Your Own Product
- The process of building the product HE needed and how he did it (in his one bedroom apartment)
- Andy’s comeback emotionally, mentally and physically after his accident
27:25 - The Journey of Creation
- How Andy created his product and choosing specific ingredients
- Seeking feedback from friends and the VERY first start to his company/product
35:40 - How to Nourish Company Growth
- Partnering with Bulletproof as a thank you for aiding in his recovery
- The first big order, naming the company and how it started to grow
48:05 Read The Labels
- Ingredients to look out for when seeking skin care products
53:23 - Spirit Animal
Alitura - Latin for feeding and nourishing
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Mar 28, 2018 • 30min
#49 Chat with Em: Did You Hear We Might Have A New Organ? Detox, Cellulite, and Nerd Sesh
Well we are doing things a little differently today. I'm the queen of tangents and last night I nerded out so hard on this new organ discovery and I wanted to share WHY this matters... Ultimately the work on our liver is about to be a huge game changer on our health, serious illness, and not so serious but annoying issues, like cellulite. Today I want to tell you why.
Link of National Geographic article:
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/03/interstitium-fluid-cells-organ-found-cancer-spd/
Super Oxicell
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Beta Plus and Beta TCP (Gallblader support)
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MCS2
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ALL THE LYMPH LOVE
Em
Content Summary:
3:30 When You Are Told “No”
“Regardless of what you’re doing, don’t take the no’s as indicators of who you are and what you can offer.”
6:50 New Organ Discovery
The interstitium: A layer of fluid-filled compartments strung together in a web of collagen and a flexible protein called elastin
12:20 Fluids & The Mysteries of the Lymphatic System
Is there a correlation with the lymphatic system, fluids and this new organ??
15:40 The Importance of the Lymph
Cellulite issues - Unable to digest fat properly
Increasing your fatty acids by DIGESTING and improving liver support
19:20 Indicators of Detoxification Issues
Symptoms: Very sensitive to smells, intensive PMS, extreme hangovers
Supplements for liver support
20:50 Liver: The Key to Longevity
The connection between lymph and liver
Methylation
23:50 Going Keto
Best places to find supplements
Genetics and figuring out how well you digest fat
25:50 Finding Your Macro Breakdown
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Mar 21, 2018 • 1h 5min
#48 with Steven Farmer: Author, Teacher, Shamanic Practitioner, and Soul Healer
Dr. Steven Farmer is a world-renowned author, teacher, shamanic practitioner, and Soul Healer. He has published several best-selling books and other products. is a licensed psychotherapist, former college professor, Reiki Master, and an ordained minister in the Circle of Sacred Earth Church. He brings a wealth of skills and experience to his writing, teaching, and spiritual healing, offering clients a unique and powerful synthesis of his many years of experience as a spiritual psychotherapist, shamanic practitioner, and hypnotherapist to afford quick and effective results.
Content Summary:
6:00 Dr. Steven’s Continual Evolution of Work
8:50 Introduced to Shamanism
Contemporary shamanic work that caught fire for Dr. Steven and planted something meaningful on the horizon
11:38 Limitations on Labeling Yourself
Essential life guideline: focus, presence and gratitude
“Show up for whatever you are called to do.”
17:35 What is Shamanism?
Healing/helping spirits and your consciousness to mother earth
“A great spirit is delivering a message to you, and the real task is to discern what that message is.”
21:50 Power Animals
Animals that often reflect characteristics of who you are
“Feeling the spirit animal is just as valid as seeing the spirit animal.”
33:20 Communing with Earth
“To commune with the trees and see the world as living just as you are, has become a lost art.”
How to just be present in the moment and using nature to bring groundedness
40:20 The Collective Unconscious
Developing your intuitive abilities and the benefits of walking barefoot
53:20 Just Showing Up
What it means to truly appreciate the soil beneath your feet and the privilege to be alive
56:30 The Year of the Whale
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Mar 14, 2018 • 51min
Ask Em Episode!! Q&A and Chit Chat with Em on just about everything.
Q&A Episode with Emily Schromm and Wade Killgore brought to you by YOUR WONDERFUL QUESTIONS
Warning. Episode is extra explicit.
My 3 winners will be announced via Insta :)
Questions:
-My favorite place to travel
-Why did I move to Denver?
-What do you do to stay motivated?
-What are your thoughts on New Year's Resolutions?
-How do you self-assess to fill the blindspots?
-Being in the spotlight, how do you handle other people's judgements?
-Has your spirit animal changed? Has it always been the same?
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Mar 7, 2018 • 53min
#46 with Diana Rodgers: Kale vs Cow and The Case For Better Meat
5:00 Diana’s Story: Educating Herself First
Certified as both an NTP and Paleo RD, living on a big farm outside of suburbia Boston
13:45 The Connection of Farm Life
“People are finally connecting the dots. If we are going to consume high protein diets, it makes sense to know how those animals were raised.”
17:00 Documentary: Kale Vs. Cow
Mission: Finding the most optimal diet for human health AND sustainability
Reaction to “What The Health” Film
25:00 What Makes a Healthier Animal
The proper treatment for farm animals and how to manage them appropriately with grazing techniques
34:00 Understanding The Circle of Life
“We as humans, are not in control of nature. We are only a small piece of nature and a piece of the food cycle.”
41:00 Tips When Shopping for Meat
Becoming aware of where your food is coming from by getting involved
How to know what to look for when shopping for meat in grocery stores
47:15 The Luxury of Worrying About Longevity
Learning to not take for granted what is on our plates and the access we have to good quality food
51:21 Spirit Animal
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Feb 28, 2018 • 59min
#45 with Sarah Morgan, THE GENE QUEEN: Buddies in Your Belly, Genetics, & Neurotransmitters
Nutrition Genome GENE TESTING: http://www.nutritiongenome.com/ref/Emily
Sarah Morgan, The Gene Queen, is known for her innovative ideas that connect science to everyday life in a way that impacts thousands. Sarah has a clinical practice in Denver, Colorado, that focuses on using food and nutrients to optimize gene expression and help individuals with complex health issues. She is also the author and founder of a children’s book and brand, “Buddies in My Belly: a Story About Probiotics” and creator of an innovative pediatric product set to hit the market soon. Sarah is married to her best friend and champion, Matt, and finds her inspiration from her daughter, Madison.
Sarah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. She holds a Masters of Science in Functional Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. Sarah has worked in the health and nutrition field for the past 12 years helping individuals, communities and corporations achieve their health and wellness goals.
Content Summary:
5:46 Introducing the World of Genetics
How Sarah became interested in studying genetics and focusing specifically on her problematic liver
9:10 The Liver and All of its Many Purposes
Breaking down the details on how the liver functions properly in our bodies
“Poop out your problems”
13:30 Our Human Blueprints
A physical map of your genes
“Our genes are the blueprints that are building these 3D protein structures that are enzymes.”
19:30 Methylation and Testing Biomarkers
“You don’t have to be fearful of your genes. It’s important to be empowered by them!”
Supplementing with glutathione and calling on the superheroes that fight the crimes of inflammation
26:00 Deeper Look Into “Buddies In My Belly”
A children’s story on probiotics to teach about the importance of the microbiome
Introducing the characters - Lactie, Bifie, Strepie and Ba-Silly and how each one plays an important role in our bodies
36:15 Probiotic Suggestions
“Eat the rainbow” in veggies and try to consume 25 different species of plant foods per week
44:00 Thoughts on Antibiotics
How some antibiotics are very much needed while others should be taken with caution
50:00 Bacteria and Strep Throat Infections
The microbiome in the nose, ears and eyes and its connection to brain health
55:00 Finding Your Own Genome
Sarah Morgan's website:
www.mygenequeen.com
www.buddiesinmybelly.com
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Feb 21, 2018 • 1h 4min
#44 with Dr. Lara Briden: the Period Revolutionary on PCOS, Birth Control, & Empowerment
#44 with Dr. Lara Briden: the Period Revolutionary on PCOS, Birth Control, & Empowerment by Emily Schromm

Feb 14, 2018 • 59min
#43 with Stefani Ruper: On Internal Happiness, Go-Go Dancing, and Low-Carb Fails
Stefani Ruper is a game changer in the paleosphere who first drew attention to the relevance of women's health. She is the manager of Paleoforwomen.com, co-host of the Well-fed Women podcast, and the author of the best-selling Sexy by Nature. She has written programs for acne, weight loss, and PCOS, which have helped thousands of women overcome health issues worldwide. She has degrees from Dartmouth and Boston University, and is currently finishing her PhD at the University of Oxford in England.
Content Summary:
6:00 Go-Go Dancing… Why Not!
A fun way to communicate and engage through the body
13:11 Coconuts and Kettlebells
Pushing back against the idea of “Don’t eat more than…” and instead focusing on hitting your macronutrient minimums then filling in the rest as you go
18:30 Studying Humanities
Connecting our emotional and spiritual relationships with science and constructing meaning in our lives
21:30 Stefani’s Two Complementary Practices of Spirituality
Studying the meaning of life and dancing
27:10 The Happy Carb Balance
Healing the underline problem first - “The kinds of things that will remediate insulin resistance are reducing inflammation, fixing your gut flora population, and boosting vitamin levels.”
34:00 Realizing You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
Stefani’s journey in embracing who she is and knowing she is capable of anything, regardless of body image
38:15 Input to Body: Love = Output from Body: Love
“We need to really get on our body’s side. The more you love your body, the more your body will love you back.”
47:00 Societal Norms
Feeling strongly about not succumbing to societal norms and instead more concerned about transforming the world
53:40 Spirit Animal
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Feb 10, 2018 • 36min
Minisode! On skincare, product development, and putting self first with Grigore
This minisode is a special little Meathead Hippie podcast in honor of The Body Awareness Project that just launched! A curated box of skin care essentials (books, supplements, and products) and an online education course with hours of content on SKIN.
www.thebodyawarenessproject.com
Grigore is the wonderful and creative founder and CEO of Gaffer&Child.
40% off with EMFIT40
https://www.gafferandchild.com/
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Feb 7, 2018 • 54min
42 with Jimmy Moore on Keto, High Fat Diets, and Going Vegan?!
Jimmy Moore catapulted onto the health scene in 2004 after a phenomenal 180-pound weight loss enabled him to come off of prescription drugs for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and respiratory problems. He is the energetic personality behind the über-popular blog Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb and the host of the longest-running and one of the top-ranked iTunes health podcasts, The Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb Show. Jimmy also hosts two other active podcasts Keto Talk With Jimmy Moore & The Doc and Fasting Talk with Jimmy Moore and Friends along with the retired podcast Ask The Low-Carb Experts and the departed Low-Carb Conversations. He has interviewed over 1300 of the world’s top health experts and has dedicated his life to helping people get the best information possible about living healthy so they can make the right decisions for their health. Jimmy is an engaging speaker who has been invited to speak all around the world, including the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and across the United States. He is the international bestselling author of The Complete Guide To Fasting,The Ketogenic Cookbook, Keto Clarity, and Cholesterol Clarity as well as the upcoming release of The Keto Cure, Keto Freedom, and Real Food Keto. Learn more about Jimmy and his work at www.livinlavidalowcarb.com.
Content Summary:
6:45 Paleo or Keto?
Jimmy describes the difference between the two and why his diet leans towards being more ketogenic
11:00 Signs of a Fat Burner
How to tell if you are using fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates
12:15 Jimmy’s Journey with Food and Dieting
Started with the Atkins diet
Understanding ketones and their roles in the body
15:45 The “Protein Piece” of a Keto Diet
How much protein does one really need and is it possible to be consuming too much?
“Gluconeogenesis: The body can’t store protein so it has to store it into a usable source of energy which it then goes through the liver and stores as glucose.”
19:00 More Carbs for the Crossfitter
The importance of knowing your insulin levels with high intensity training
21:00 Insulin Resistance
Signs and symptoms of being insulin resistant
“Even real food carbs can be problematic at times for people with insulin resistance.”
22:20 Sequence of Understanding Your Body Through Testing
Testing blood sugar and insulin levels
Getting rid of the dreadful scale
30:25 Jimmy’s Wake-Up Call
Family genetics and history with heart disease
Ketogenic Vs. Atkins Diet
35:55 Misconceptions About Keto Worth Noting
Beware of the people that are just trying to make money off of the trend
“I think the real food aspect of keto needs to be underscored.”
37:30 Quality of Food > Calories in Food
“It’s the hormonal effects that matter the most and calories does not take into account the QUALITY of food.”
42:00 Exogenous Ketones and Ketone Esters
Testing your blood ketones
46:45 A Vegan-Keto Approach
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