What's The Juice

Ep 3. What role does spiritual wellness play in the healing of the physical? In this week's episode Olivia sits down with Dr. Zelina Medina, who became a doctor of acupuncture after being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease lupus. Together we explore the steps she took to heal, and chat about the root cause of autoimmunity through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. While changing her diet made a huge difference, she credits her progress even more so to shamanic medicine ceremonies such as soul retrieval in order to tackle the many layers of disease. Dr. Z explains that a part of the soul gets lost, or detached from the self, when we experience childhood trauma — this affects us physically, and even gets passed on generationally. Luckily the science is catching up, and thanks to tools like the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) questionnaire, we now have concrete evidence that early emotional trauma can increase your risk for chronic illness later in life. If you’re someone who likes to connect the dots, this episode will validate and hopefully inspire you. LINKS: @Organic_Olivia Dr. Z Meditation Circles: http://acuvidaacupuncture.com/events-1 Chart for acupressure: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324699.php Lupus Alternative Therapies That Work: https://www.amazon.com/Lupus-Alternative-Therapies-That-Work/dp/0892818891 Full Article: https://www.organicolivia.com/?p=154260

Ep 2. *LISTENER OFFER* Use code 'whatsthejuice' for 15% off Peace Juice and my Adrenal Recovery Formula :) Olivia interviews naturopathic doctor Dr. Christian Gonzalez to better understand the importance of hormone balance when it comes to cancer prevention. Why should we look out for hormone disruption early in life? What are some common signs of estrogen dominance in women? What are the simple steps we can take TODAY to foster balance? Dr. G shares his top 5 tips for cancer prevention (including why green tea is so important), and gives us the juice about everything from heavy metals, food industry corruption, and tampons all the way to telomeres, eating late and breast self-exams. We also go over your best options for hormone testing and why he recommends yearly thermography. Links Mentioned in the Show: Our mutual teacher Dr. Jody Noe who also specializes in integrative cancer care: https://www.drjodyenoe.com/ Quadruple-tested green tea screened for heavy metals: Pique Tea Our favorite hormone test that utilizes urine and saliva and covers estrogen detox pathways: https://dutchtest.com/ Water Filter: Berkey Filters Dr. G’s Post on Protein Powders Dr. Jolene Brighten, a naturopathic doctor and hormone expert who we love: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten/ Dr. Brighten’s Book (must-read): Beyond the Pill  The Toxins That Affected Your Great-Grandparents Could Be In Your Genes: read article You are what your grandmother ate (Intergenerational impacts of prenatal nourishment): via Science Daily Casomorphins in dairy: study

Ep 0. Olivia sits down with her producer and her boyfriend after eight straight days of filming/recording to talk about the intention behind her new podcast, What’s The Juice. The three introduce themselves by way of a couple delirious jokes and Olivia shares her drive behind releasing valuable, educational content as a way to stay connected to her community of multifaceted young women and men who have supported her health journey since day one. This episode announces Olivia’s entrance into the next juicy chapter of her life—and it’s gonna be fun!    Get to know me here: www.organicolivia.com @organic_olivia https://www.youtube.com/user/Orga

Ep 1. **Podcast Offer** Use code whatsthejuice for 15% off Peace Juice and my Adrenal Recovery Formula as a thank you for listening. Class is in session with this foundational episode that will help you understand the importance of every topic and interview ahead. We always hear that “stress” and “inflammation” are at the root of every illness, and that’s why we believe there’s power in learning the actual mechanisms by which they affect us. When we know what “stress” is and how to recognize it in the body, only then can we understand the steps needed to flip the script (and why genuine lifestyle changes are more valuable than any pill). Wellness doesn’t need to be expensive, and more than anything we need to change the way we treat ourselves. In this episode, Olivia unpacks the FOUR TRIGGERS that impact your body’s built-in stress response system, the “HPA axis.” This system includes your adrenals, and helps us explain why chronic fatigue is exploding. Expect to hear advice on sleep hygiene, optimizing melatonin production, brain detoxification, strengthening herbs for empathic people who are drained by their environment, as well as some eclectic takes on blue light, sunglasses, and your chakras.  Links: The Brain That Changes Itself: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Brain_that_Changes_Itself My Flow Balance formula: https://www.organicolivia.com/product/flow-balance/ My teacher, the incredible Claudia Keel: http://www.earthflower.org/ My articles about the brain’s growth hormone and how to support brain health: 9 Ways To Naturally Increase Your Brain’s Growth Hormone How Leg Muscle Protects Your Brain via BDNF My Brain Juice formula for brain health and BDNF support: Brain Juice Brain detox & jaw clenching connection: DR. SARAH CARNES on Brain Detox via Melatonin My favorite blue-light-blocking glasses: Swanwick Sleep Blue Light Blocking Phone Screen Flux Software for your computer to protect your eyes from blue light