Intentionally Well

Send Vanessa a Text MessageThis incredible episode highlights the foundational ABC's of blood sugar health in a way that is comprehensive, yet very easy-to-understand. During this informational conversation, I had the pleasure of sitting down with specialized registered dietitian, Isaac Pohlman, who's knowledge regarding diabetes and blood sugar balancing has helped countless adults that have surrounding concerns. He takes us through a crash course by explaining many of the popular terms regarding blood sugar, while also going into thoughtful detail about connected topics such as mineral balancing, the impact of chronic stress, and so much more. He gives tangible tips on how to positively influence our blood sugar levels, and his clear and compassionate message is this: While it is of upmost concern to those with a related condition, blood sugar health should be on everyone's radar, as it plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being.Isaac on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacpohlman/Facebook link:  https://www.facebook.com/isaacpohlmannutrition/ Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/701177110324565  5 Steps to Lower Insulin Resistance (free report):  https://www.isaacpohlman.com/free-report Work with Isaac:  https://www.isaacpohlman.com/freecall Follow Isaac's social media outlets for updated information regarding upcoming book releasesShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I chat with holistic nutritionist Neenet Hairapetian, who specializes in helping women restore their metabolism, heal their gut, balance their hormones, all while heavily educating on the importance of a functional and balanced diet. Neenet is super passionate and enthusiastic about debunking wellness-y trends and other dietary habits, and she gets real about how many seemingly "healthy" routines are simply not sustainable for the majority of women long-term. In this discussion, we get into detail about the drawbacks of on-trend diets like veganism and keto, and how they can unfortunately wreck a woman's hormonal health status (especially during her childbearing years). We also talk about other narratives and "not-so-healthy" tips often discussed in wellness circles, as well as the importance of minerals and how the proper nutrients can really make or break metabolic function. Neenet provides a bunch of simple suggestions to implement in efforts to achieve more daily balance...which translates to a healthier, happier, less stressful life.Neenet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pencilyourselfin/Neenet's online course: NOURISHED + FREE Method (link in her bio)Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this unique episode, I sit down with specialized Holistic Health Coach Mishi Garcia, who's dedicated her work to helping women overcome and heal from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, otherwise known as the loss of a woman's period during her reproductive years.During our conversation, we discuss the physiological details of what's occurring with the body when a woman experiences HA, as well as the mental challenges that parallel it. We talk about how the body's main focus is safety and how that is paramount for healing to occur, and she also gives valuable tips on how to speak to your own doctor if you're experiencing abnormal symptoms. She educates on how women should look to the menstrual cycle as a monthly metabolic report card, and validates how much of this information was never even touched upon in our younger years. This episode is highly educational and gives a very well-rounded perspective on how body literacy can be achieved and that it is key to living in optimal health.Mishi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/Mishi's website: https://rosayway.com/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com Help Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this amazing episode, I have an incredibly important conversation with Lena Le Huray, who has an exceptional amount of knowledge in the world of health and psychology. Lena's background and trying personal experiences led her to the discovery of her special interest in health psychology, and here she gives us a huge chunk of information on what it really means to age well. She goes into detail about subjective age, and explains that how we FEEL is actually more important than our chronological age. She also talks about important factors such as the concept of having "agency' over our lives, the critical component of building and maintaining muscle mass, as well as the social determinants that play a major role in how we age overtime. Aging well, as opposed to just living a "long life,"  is most likely everyone's concern, and this episode is wildly packed with information that can absolutely empower you. Lena's valuable insight shines a light on the fact that healthy aging is multifaceted, and I am certain you'll walk away from this one feeling educated and inspired.Lena's website: https://lenajadeshealthylife.comLena's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-health/id1478822466?i=1000585520423Lena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenajadeshealthylife/Lena's book, Food Rehab for Food Junkies: https://a.co/d/9BbFtBHShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this brief solo episode, I candidly share some of my thoughts surrounding the unhelpful comparison game we all commonly play from time to time. In today's modern and digital world, we are consistently lured in to viewing other people's filtered lives, and it's doing a number on our self-image, our nervous systems, and therefore our overall well-being. We are leaving the door open for chronic deception and distraction, and it's setting us back now more than ever.Here, I not only discuss how the comparison trap is a destructive web to get tangled up in, but I give a real-life example of how I've seen it play out in my own life, as well as thoughtful tips on how to minimize this behavior so you can stay present and grounded in your own.Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode I sit down with Taryn Hussey (Shank), a Holistic Health Coach and very seasoned Wellness Blogger! Taryn has a plethora of knowledge regarding diet culture/anti-diet culture and the "food freedom" sector of the wellness world, and has worked with people worldwide to overcome their unhealthy relationships with food and body image. This conversation is full of real talk, including the importance of healing traumas associated with disordered eating, her honest take on all the social media noise regarding the anti-diet culture movement, and so much more. Taryn's success came to fruition after many past struggles with her own body and self-image, and here she candidly dishes out some really sound, attainable advice on how to truly nourish your body and mind.Taryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_tarynshank/Taryn on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@.tarynshankTaryn on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tarynshank/Website: https://www.thoughtfullythriving.com/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I have a beautiful and thought-provoking sit down with Michelle Piccione, founder and face behind Mushaboom Traditional Midwifery and Sovereign Birth. Serving families and mothers entirely outside of the allopathic medical system, she practices outside of the medicalized midwife community as well. This show is jam-packed with truths surrounding the differences between the types of midwifery and caretakers, as well as valuable information regarding the the physiological birthing experience. We chat about her own journey and what led her to this line of work, the potential fears surrounding home births, and she gives an abundance of advice to those who may want to explore this topic, or simply just gain knowledge on birthing options outside of a hospital setting. There is no right way to do things surrounding pregnancy and the birth process, and I believe today's show is a wonderful and gracious reminder that as a whole, we are not always aware of ALL of our options regarding big health decisions. I personally learned so much during this very candid, very honest conversation, and I am certain you will find this episode an informational and intriguing one.Michelle Piccione on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mushaboomyyc/Website: www.mushaboomyyc.comPDF resource on Interview Questions for Your Midwife: www.mushaboomyyc.com/single-post/resource-getting-clear-on-your-birth-vision-interviewing-your-birth-support Book recommendation: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah J. Buckley, M.D.Song, Mushaboom by Feist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYF0qU5WSew&ab_channel=FeistVEVOShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Jenn Merrick, who is currently a Functional Nutritional Therapy/Restorative Wellness Practitioner, as well as the owner of Jenn Merrick Wellness. Before diving into this side of root-cause health care, Jenn was practicing as a paramedical esthetician for 15 years, and worked with hundreds of people who were challenged with minor to severe skin issues. Her path changed however, after she realized that the health of the skin was definitely an inside job, and passionately sought out on a quest to educate herself further in order to help clients with their overall metabolic health. Jenn is full of knowledge and really highlights the fact that the conditions we face are just a symptom of a deeper imbalance, and that healing is absolutely possible. This show is full of wonderful reminders and easy-to-implement takeaways when it comes to skin health and  improving the state of our metabolism from a foundational and cellular level.Jenn Merrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennmerrickwellness/ Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comHelp Abused and Homeless AnimalsCUDDLY helps give animals a healthy life & a loving home. Help Vanessa's charity of choice above.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageThis episode is a very personal one for me, and it's one I hope will shed a little light as to why I'm so passionate about health and overall well-being. Here, I share a more detailed overview of my past and the events that have led me to this moment in time. My journey is undoubtedly the catalyst to this podcast, and I felt it was important to share my story a bit more intimately, so that you could simply get to know me a bit better. My goal is to also flood you with hope if you (or someone you know) is challenged with what seems like an impossible mountain to climb. We don't always understand why we're faced with the circumstances presented to us and FOR us, but there is always a bigger plan at play. As we walk the path, we continue to turn over stones that help disclose the true purpose behind our struggles, which can ultimately aid in the healing of our body, mind, but most importantly...our soul.Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

Send Vanessa a Text MessageIn this episode, I sit down with Jared Ralsky, current NBA scout and certified Holistic Health Coach, to talk about "getting back to the fundamentals" when it comes to our health. Many of us find ourselves chasing the latest and greatest tools, gadgets, therapies, supplements, etc., and while these things can be useful, we often skip the foundational basics of healing. We discuss many common (but not always thought of) speed bumps that hinder our health journeys, the effects of social media on our well-being, tips for purchasing real food in today's modern world, and MUCH more.Jared Ralsky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.health.goat/Jared's free recipe e-book: https://subscribepage.io/2wEm1D Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Vanessa's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showPodcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa LopezThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.