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Today’s episode of  WWRadio is especially rad because our guest is Alexis Wolfer: TV personality, author, and founder/editor-in-chief of The Beauty Bean, an online women’s magazine and e-mail newsletter that gives readers a unique perspective on all things beauty, health and wellness. Forbes Magazine named TheBeautyBean.com one of the Top 10 Women’s Lifestyle Websites & Alexis has  become a well-known beauty, fashion and lifestyle expert (as seen on the Today Show, E!, The Doctors, NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX as well as in print outlets from WWD to AOL, CNN.com to Oprah.com, Teen Vogue to Star Magazine, Access Hollywood, and more.) This inspirational young female entrepreneur and I chat everything from business to beauty to body image to food in this relaxed fun conversation. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, listen and enjoy getting to know the woman behind The Beauty Bean.  My favorite lines & nuggets of wisdom: YEP THEY’RE TWEETABLES… “I think women are smart, I think we are innately beautiful and that we can create media that’s based on those premises and build women up from there.” @alexiswolfler via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “I still have days where I wake up and feel fat & gross, but I stop myself & know where that’s coming from & not to act on it & there’s people I can turn to.”   @alexiswolfler via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “Being honest with yourself helps you have clarity and move forward in a really positive way.”  @alexiswolfler via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “Every article on the site is really about empowering women to feel beautiful, regardless of what that looks like for you.”  @alexiswolfler via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “We need to know we have an inner voice in order to listen to it and no that it’s okay if sometimes you don’t and that’s okay too.”  @alexiswolfler via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “Women need to love themselves the way they wake up in the morning and not feel like that have to do anything.” @alexiswolfler via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout Tip: To stay in a healthy body image mindset & keep old disordered eating thoughts from coming up, Alexis never weighs herself ever…not even in a doctor’s office and reminds herself that her weight is not her worth. Beauty Tips: Always keep plain-full-fat organic greek yogurt in the fridge for a face mask or spot treat of blemishes. The lactic acid is really great for breaking down dull skin cells and the probiotics will help breakouts. The cold will help reduce inflammation and calm redness. Put on a medium layer and let sit on your face for about 30 minutes and remove with water or a washcloth. Great to do once a week. Use extra-virgin coconut oil to take off your eye make-up without irritating your eyes. or listen on  YouTube! Links we mention: The Beauty Bean Makeup Free Mondays Past WWRadio episode with Isabel Foxen Duke & IFD’s post we mention, A Word on Fat Photos Alexis’ favorite hair salon in NYC that has a similar name to the blog! Breakfast on your skin! More about her! Her favorite book, The Alchemist

Super excited because today on the  WWRadio our guest is Nitika Chopra, talk show host and founder/editor-in-chief of YourBellaLife, an online lifestyle magazine founded in 2009. Nitika believes that love and happiness are possible in every moment of life and is dedicated to helping others stay in that mindset. She’s a beauty expert and in her new show on the Veria Living network, Naturally Beautiful, she talks with guests on creating beauty in all areas of life naturally. Nitika is a certified life coach, a go-to resource for young women around the globe, and a motivational lifestyle guru to her thousands of monthly readers and fans. Each week, Your Bella Life offers original content in a variety of categories, from fashion to finance, written by over 30 experts in each field. Nitika encourages her readers to actively participate in the online conversation and to overcome life’s challenges to lead a vibrant life bursting with color. I had so much fun getting to know her on the Podcast, so have fun listening (don’t be alarmed when I break out into song loudly at the end). My favorite lines & nuggets of wisdom: YEP THEY’RE TWEETABLES… “Surround yourself with the people that are in the vibration that you want to be in.”   @YourBellaLife via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “Your form of meditation should reflect you.”  @YourBellaLife via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout TIPS: For following your passion and making your passion your career, put yourself out there and connect with people who are doing what you want to be doing from a very genuine place. People will remember that as you grow in your career and those relationships will go with your where ever you want to go. Network like you are doing the job you want to be doing.  Spend time with people who are doing the things you would love to be doing and don’t ask them for anything. Become actual friends with them instead of being pushy let it be excited to be part of your life. Figure out what you have to give, rather than what you have to get. Listen on  iTunes! or by clicking the golden mp3 link below! or listen on  YouTube! Links we mention: Nitika and past WWRadio guest Bex chat Beauty! Follow Nitika on  Twitter &  Facebook! Nitika’s Show, Naturally Beautiful is on Veria Living Television on Tuesday’s at 7:00pm Eastern Standard Time. The Skin care line Nitika loves, Naturopathica Holistic Healthy Skin Line. PeaceFood Cafe & Juicepress that Nitika mentions. & KIND Heathy Snacks, her favorite on-the-go snack! [Peace from Broken Pieces](peace from broken pieces) her favorite book! Our beloved Rent!

Today in Wonderland I have not one great guest but two on the  WWRadio. Today I’m talking to Joey & Persia, the British duo behind Addictive Daughter. They are doing incredible things across the pond and providing sexy, savvy self help and changing the stigma attached to it.  They are so sweet and inspiring – check out their intro video below and listen to our organic, authentic, inspirational and fun conversation. My favorite lines & nuggets of wisdom: YEP THEY’RE TWEETABLES…   “Now when there’s a problem. we confront it instead of ignoring.”  @AddictiveDau via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “We want to make self-help cool and accessible.”  @AddictiveDau via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “How can I have fun every day without negative consequences.”  @AddictiveDau via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout TIPS: Every morning a simple question to ask yourself is, instead of what can I get today, but rather how can I give today. Before a meeting send your positive thoughts and intentions to everyone in the room. Remind yourself everyday what you can give. Listen on iTunes! or by clicking the golden mp3 link below! or listen on YouTube! Links we mention: Addictive Daughter online! The article they mention that got so many hits, How to Gain a Guy in 10 Ways. Their fab YouTube channel! My half the Sky Blog Post. We love King Charles. My fav King Charles song, Love Lust.

Today in Wonderland I have the honor of sharing my  WWRadio conversation with the amazing Jessica Ortner. Jessica is a producer of the documentary film on EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique, AKA tapping), “ The Tapping Solution,” and her first book will be published by Hay House  in 2014.  She is one of the most authentic people I’ve ever spoken with and her genuine kindness shine through this entire podcast. I’m so excited for you to hear all the grounded wisdom she gives me and practical advice on everything from emotional eating, listening to people, and productivity. I really think the world of her & I know you will adore Jessica as much as I do after listening. WARNING: Things get REAL real at the end when I get super authentic and Jessica leads me through a real time tap. So be sure to stick around to the end of the Podcast so you can hear how tapping is done and how honest, real, and specific you need to be to get the most benefit from it. My favorite lines & nuggets of wisdom: YEP THEY’RE TWEETABLES… “When I first started running, sometimes I’d walk and I didn’t judge myself. I was getting out there and moving my body, that’s what mattered”  @JessicaOrtner via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “With exercise be willing to allow yourself to get to certain points, if you’re not enjoying it you won’t do it.”  @JessicaOrtner via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “We don’t just feel emotions in our brain, we feel them in our bodies. “ @JessicaOrtner via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “Tapping is a communication between our bodies and our minds.”  @JessicaOrtner via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “You can’t figure out the answers until you start, you have to get off the bench and play the game.”  @JessicaOrtner via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “be flexible because the solution will appear when you start going down the path.”   @JessicaOrtner via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout “If you’re waiting to never be scared to take action you’re never going to get anywhere because part of growing is getting out of your comfort zone.”  @JessicaOrtner via #WWRadio w/  @katiedalebout TIPS: Use a kitchen timer to help keep yourself on task and make sure you don’t burn out. When writing her book or doing something creative, Jessica suggested working for 1 hour and then when that’s over she’d make herself stop even if she was on a roll, so she didn’t burn out. & using this app helps too! In Business, be okay with putting things out that aren’t perfect and making mistakes. And in the moment be flexible with changing things that don’t work. Listen on  iTunes! or by clicking the golden mp3 link below! or listen on  YouTube! Links we mention: The app Jessica mentions to block social media for productivity. The First Wellness Wonderland post on Tapping! with many videos on tapping! The Tapping Solution! Follow Jessica on Twitter & Facebook! Jessica on YouTube explains HOW TO TAP, and WHERE THE POINTS ARE! The Devi Prayer that Jessica mentions she listens to during her tapping practice. Jessica’s favorite fiction book! Jessica drinking Mate as a kid! So cute!

Today’s an iconic day in Wonderland as we welcome our first male guest to WWRadio. Who better to break our longstanding (16 episode) gender gap than the extremely knowledgable and inspiring Brandon Gilbert of Hyperion Herbs? This episode is two firsts for WWRadio: in addition to our first male it is (I think) the longest episode to date since Brandon and I dive deep into critical concepts and inspiring insights. In this eclectic conversation we cover everything from the value of teachers & tools for learning to single task & shutdown technology, how to get started with tonic herbs, and learning to listen to your body’s needs. My favorite lines & nuggets from this interview: TWEETABLES “Having teachers who see us for who we really are is massively valuable.” @brandon1gilbert via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “I’d rather spend time on my inherent strengths than waste time trying to be better at things I’m not good at.” @brandon1gilbert via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “Technology isn’t going away & what we need to do is figure out what it is & how we can best use it.” @brandon1gilbert via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “If something is really important, we’ll know about it.” @brandon1gilbert via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “Develop the habit, because if your body hasn’t had something how can it miss it.” @brandon1gilbert via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout TIPS: Create a technology bedtime a few hours before you go to sleep and a set time in the morning to not check email until you absolutely have to rather than first thing when you open your eyes. Setting up a buffer of time to consciously decide to chill and not be so connected is going to set the tone for the rest of the day. Listen on [iTunes] (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-wonderland-radio/id669216566)! or by clicking the golden mp3 link below! or listen on YouTube!   Brandon’s Challenge | Simple Tonic developed exclusively for WWonderland! A really simple and delicious Wonderland tonic: -8 oz of the best water you can get -1/2 tsp of organic schizandra powder -Juice of 1/2 a lemon This will make a delicious lemonade. Feel free to add sweetener if needed. You can drink it warm if desired, it works both ways. Schizandra is great for mental clarity, reducing stress, while also support stage 1 and 2 liver detoxification and boosting glutathione levels. Links we mention: Two herbs to get started with Gynostemma & holy Basil Hyperion Academy, it looks way cool! Check it out! Amazing Pumpkin tonic herb cupcake recipe from Brandon! Neem Oil, what Brandon recommends using topically on skin blemishes. Brandon’s Popular YouTube Channel Give Hyperion Herbs a thumbs up Facebook! Brandon’s video on how to deal with technology overload.

Today on  WWRadio I’m thrilled to have holistic health coach and women’s health expert Nicole Jardim. Listen to our  conversation where we cover  everything including acne,  birth control, hormonal health, fertility and healthy periods. Her knowledge is vast and she provides so many concrete tips for how to handle women’s health issues. Nicole is way cool & you will love her as much as I do! WWRadio is on iTunes! yay! My favorite lines & nuggets from this interview: _“Our menstrual cycles are very powerful & I don’t think we’re told that & I don’t think we realize it.__“ @ nicolemhardim via #WWRadio w/ @ katiedalebout_ “We can’t get in touch with who we really are until we know what’s going on in our bodies.” “Women need to understand what is happening within them in order to live their best lives.” @ nicolemhardim via #WWRadio w/ @ katiedalebout Tip: Eating enough protein & health fat is crucial to hormone health. If you are having issues with your period it is a sign that something is wrong and there a an underlining hormal imbalance and it is absolutely fixable through diet & lifestyle. Links we mention: Magnesium is one supplement Nicole talks about being important for women’s health. Here’s Natural Calm, the brand she talks about in the Podcast, however if you don’t love the taste of it, try these ones, they’re in pill form and work well too (I take both). Follow her on twitter! Her amazing blog! & the post she mentions on B-Vitamins 11 more cool facts about Nicole! This week she is rolling out her newest and most comprehensive program yet — the  Fix Your Period 8-Week Group Program! During this program you will feel energetic, hot, and juicy– become naturally fertile– get your PCOS under control– free yourself from cravings– regain control of your life! Take control of your cycle, your body and your life to fully live in WW.  For all the juicy information and more check out the program here.

I’m psyched for today’s episode of WWRadio. Renowned life coach and speaker Laurie Gerber is on the show sharing the most amazing practical advice for designing a life you love and becoming truly happy. I have to say, I think I got more amazing take aways from this episode than any WWRadio episode yet. I’ve already listened multiple times and taken notes.So grab your notebook & headphones for this one because Laurie will really blow your mind with inspiration, tips, and insight on everything from radical honesty to having tough conversations to overwhelm as an addiction and how to release it.  I learned and benefitted so much from this talk. WWRadio is on  iTunes! yay! My favorite lines, nuggets, & tweetables from this interview: “Overwhelm comes from the false concept that we can do everything we wish to do & that is just untrue…it is simply impossible.” @HGlifecoaching via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout “We really do believe you can design a beautiful life in all areas, that doesn’t mean you’re going to be a stay at home mom and executive, but you’re going to figure out what’s most important to you and take critical action on that every day and that’s going to make you feel really good.”  @HGlifecoaching via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout “What stops people from feeling free is whatever they’re hiding. Whatever you’re hiding you have to manage.” @HGlifecoaching via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout –> {TWEET THIS} “What we are hiding preoccupies us and makes us feel bad about ourselves because if you’re hiding it, you think it’s bad or you think you’re going to get in trouble.” @HGlifecoaching via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout {TWEET THIS} “The right fights are better than silence and thinking you know how it is.” @HGlifecoaching via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout {TWEET IT OUT YO!} “Overwhelm is an addiction.” @HGlifecoaching via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout {Tweet it!}  “What makes people happy isn’t  finishing their to-do list, rather taking scared action on their dreams.” @lauriegerber via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout { TWEET THIS WISDOM} Tip: -One of my favorite points Laurie made about honest was this: “The idea of living an honest life is not that you blurt out every thought that comes to your mind…there is an art and a science into molding your life into one where people expect it from you….” -Starting your new honest way of being is just like starting healthy eating, it’s a process. At first people around you make think it’s funky but then they’ll eventually expect it from you and stop offering you cake. For instance, they’ll stop gossiping around you and stop expect you to give them your honest opinion. -This also hit home deeply for me…if you are upset or depressed…in figuring out why and starting to fix it a good place to start is seeing what you’re lying about, not necessarily an overt lie but anything you’re hiding and that’s probably where the issue is. -TIP for motivating yourself to have those difficult conversations you don’t want to have: it’s always better after they are had even if a mess is made or there’s a blow out EXERCISE: Analyze your 18 areas of life from the Handel Method. Handel Group’s 18 Areas of Life Homework Assignment For each of the following 18 areas of life, use the scale below to describe: a) what a perfect 10 would be for each area; b) what your life is actually like in each area (choose a number and describe in-depth); and c) what the barriers are to making it a perfect 10. Body Career/Business/School Life Money Relationships Romance Sex Community Character Traits Family Time Relationship to Self Bad Habits Home Personal Space Learning Fun & Adventure Spirituality Health Links we mention: Great posts from Laurie on The Huffington Post. Clear Clutter with Laurie Gerber, cover story for Experience Life –> required reading for Wonderland. Laurie’s MTV show Laurie’s new AMC show with her co-host & husband Will, The Marriage Test More on the 18 areas of life. Behind the scenes with Laurie Gerber.

37 Vibrations from 99Tigers on Vimeo. Once upon a time, I received a message in a bottle. Not merely a message, but a love story. As soon as I opened my fragile package I was the instant proud owner (or borrower) of  bottle number 13. This beautiful hand-painted bottle was filled with a beautiful love story and the bottle has traveled across the world (and will continue to travel when I’m done with it) as part of  37 Vibrations. A beautiful project started by writer & founder Linda Perkins, this is near and dear to my heart and I’m thrilled Linda stopped by Wonderland to tell us her story! As a creative individual she offers practical writing advice & how to stay on task when you’re self-employed, and even gives us the best advice she ever received when it comes to making tough decisions. WWRadio is on  iTunes! My favorite lines, nuggets, & tweetables from this interview: “You really have to follow your heart and follow your inner voice.”@37vibrations via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “When you do settle down and really listen to yourself what you’re meant to do will bubble up to the surface.” @37vibrations via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “Don’t get bogged down by what you think other people think of you.” @37vibrations via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “Be ready for inspirations whenever it hits, we just have to be ready for it.” @katiedalebout #WWRadio w/ @37vibrations Tip: Writer’s tips… Don’t be afraid to write a really terrible rough draft. Maybe you can find that one sentence in three pages that is actually good and a jumping-off point for you. Links we mention: See more from my beloved bottle #13!  Patience Pays Beet Smoothie that Linda Loves!  My post about being gentle about morning routines.  Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED talk  More on Linda!   

Continuing our skin healing week in Wonderland, today we have a very special skin guru on  WWRadio. Natural skin care expert Tracy Raftl is on the show & I’m so psyched for you to hear this episode because she not only shares her authentic story but give amazing tips, advice and suggestions on how your skin can be glowing and acne free (completely naturally) using no harsh chemicals or medications. Tracy knows her advice works because she proved it on herself when she struggled with extremely severe acne in her early twenties. Her story and her work on The Love Vitamin, her ebooks, cleanses, and private clients have helped thousands all over the world holistically heal their skin issues. She’s a real inspiring lady who has helped me tremendously, learn why she’s actually grateful for acne. Let us know in the comments below what works for your skin & Tracy and I both will be around to answer any questions that come up. WWRadio is on iTunes! My favorite lines, nuggets, & tweetables from this interview: “It’s not about these bumps on our face, it’s about the fear it’s never going to go away, that we’re not going to be loved, that people aren’t going to find us attractive.” @thelovevitamin via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “It’s really important to work on loving yourself beyond what your skin looks like. Focusing on your strengths and finding who you are beyond the outside.” @thelovevitamin via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout “I never would’ve guessed I’d be here a few years ago when my skin was so bad that my life would be this great, but it is and I’m grateful for acne.” @thelovevitamin via #WWRadio w/ @katiedalebout Tip: Lose the chemicals, the more simple you can get with you your skin care routine the better. Links we mention: Products Tracy loves. More on a supplement Tracy loves. & another. Tracy gives three filling salad recipes for great lunches. Tracy’s ebook on Curing Your Skin Compulsions aka stop picking at blemishes Follow Tracy’s great youtube channel  Tracy’s favorite song she told me later is Down by Chinese Man & for her favorite book classic…Harry Potter This recent  hilarious post from Tracy…with Ryan Gosling…makes me giggle…

Today  is a big day in Wonderland, because we have a very special episode of WWRadio. Financial freedom expert Kate Northrup is on the show & I’m so psyched for you to hear this episode because she is so smart & insightful. Kate gives us so many practical actions, tips, and techniques to have a loving relationship with your financial situation. In our talk we get into the nitty gritty financial freedom, how twenty something’s can cut the energetic and financial cord, as well as her personal daily money and health practices. Listen up & then check out her amazing new book, Money: A Love Story, it will blow your mind how good this thing is. WWRadio is on  iTunes! yay! My favorite lines, nuggets, & tweetables from this interview: “If you do have that safety net to fall back on, decide not to fall pack on it. You can be lazy or take action & I recommend taking action because you’ll feel better about yourself if you do.” @katenorthrup via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout “Know that you’re enough, you’re on the planet for a reason.” @katenorthrup via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout “From a financial standpoint there’s nothing more empowering for a young woman to know she can pay her own rent & buy her own groceries. ” @katenorthrup via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout “To me living in the #wellnesswonderland means freedom.” @katenorthrup via #WWRadio w/ @Katiedalebout Tip: One of my favorite things Kate said to me was this: “I don’t want to get all old lady on you, but it’s really about valuing yourself.” & then she gave us this… EXERCISE: -Write down 10 ways you add value to the world and circle the ones you can get paid for!     Links we mention: My notes from Kate’s amazing talk at the Hay House World Summit… Kate’s rad weekly web show Glimpse TV. Specifically, this episode with her mom the famous Dr. Christiane Northrup. Her AMAZING new book, YOU ABSOLUTELY SHOULD READ! & if you buy now you get goodies! My recent post I mention on Morning Routines consistency or lack there of! Kate’s favorite song she couldn’t remember! More abundance from Kate!