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Ep 126. Just because your body CAN do something doesn't mean that it should! Were you one of those kids who was always crazy flexible? Do you go to the chiropractor because you're afraid of getting worse, not because you're actually seeing any improvement? Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor and hypermobility coach who has dedicated her career to supporting people with hypermobility, EDS and dysautonomia, honestly answers the controversial question, "Is chiropractics a pseudoscience?" In this episode, she breaks down the four types of hypermobility, diving deep into each one and identifying common symptoms. She shares her wealth of knowledge in the field, citing tangible day-to-day tips for folks with symptomatic hypermobility, HEDS, and EDS. Taylor truly understands the profound struggle behind these conditions and will leave you feeling armed with the information to fit the puzzle pieces of your own story together.   HERE'S THE JUICE:  Why Europe's medical practice should serve as a model for the US The importance of combining BOTH Western and functional medicine to create more patient-centered care If there are actual benefits to getting adjusted at a chiropractor or if it's placebo  The 4 types of hypermobility and why hypermobility isn't the same as flexibility Why asymptomatic hypermobility could become symptomatic post COVID or pregnancy The big signs that you may have HEDS/EDS, like blood flow issues  Why strength training can be so incredibly beneficial to folks with HEDS/EDS Exact triggers for HEDS/EDS flares and how to manage them   Connect with Taylor Goldberg: Taylor's IG Taylor's TikTok   Connect with Olivia: Organic Olivia's IG Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia's TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts   Shop my full line of herbalist-formulated medicinal blends: HERE   LINKS MENTIONED: thehypermobilechiro.com

Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Fiona Smith, shares insights on gut-brain health, ADHD management, and gluten intolerance. She discusses symptom journaling, immune system challenges in children, non-celiac gluten reactions, and managing Hashimotos with a gluten-free diet. Fiona highlights the importance of nutrient-dense eating, mental health impacts of gluten, and strategies for individuals with ADHD to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Ep 124. What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitty-gritty details of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She talks about the global infertility crisis and how poor mental health and undernourishment could be two of the main contributing factors. Sandra highlights the importance of the first 40 days after giving birth, highlighting practices utilized across cultures to support the pregnancy and postpartum journey, showcasing a beautiful alternative to the commonly heard "bounce back" mentality.   HERE'S THE JUICE: How pregnancy and motherhood often heighten mental health issues and insecurities, so addressing those problems BEFORE pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial  Why cultivating awareness in our bodies and being vocal about what we need can be the catalyst in changing the perfectionist "I Can Do It All" mindset How Diet culture from the 90s has created an undernourishment epidemic (and nourishing our bodies is so crucial for pregnancy!) Tangible ways to identify support and communicate your needs to make the postpartum period smoother  Sandra's health journey and the changes she made in her postpartum healing from her first child to her second Why journaling and writing letters can be healing and how to utilize this practice as a tool during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum What Middle Eastern cultures practice in the First 40 Days postpartum to promote healing   Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel  To shop our new PCOS protocol "The Cysters Kit" at 15% off, click HERE   To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.   Connect with Sandra: Instagram Website Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia  Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTokRead Olivia's blog posts  

Calvin Scheller, an 18-year-old science communicator and health coach, dives into the misunderstood roles of carbohydrates in insulin resistance, PCOS, and type 2 diabetes. He challenges the outdated belief that carbs are the culprits, highlighting the impact of excess dietary fat instead. Calvin explains how saturated fats can cause more inflammation than plant fats and discusses the true mechanisms behind insulin resistance, emphasizing dietary changes and personal advocacy to improve metabolic health.

Courtney Swan, a real food activist, discusses the truth about GMOs and navigating corruption in the food system. She explains the impact of genetically modified crops, lobbying, monocropping, and seed oils. Courtney emphasizes supporting farmers, reducing seed oil consumption, and choosing healthier food options to combat food system corruption.

Ep 121. What if you've never actually experienced your true personality? The truth is, when our hormones are out of whack, we're totally different people. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, there are some key ways that we can all reduce inflammation and regulate our hormones, according to Dr. Corina Dunlap, a naturopathic women's health and hormone specialist. In this episode, she gets juicy about the link between cortisol and ovulation (hint: we're all too stressed out) and dives deep into the importance of relationships – with others, ourselves and mother nature.    HERE'S THE JUICE: What does it feel like when we're safe in our bodies? This is what balanced hormones feel like!  How inflammation can affect our mood, and make it hard to understand what our baseline or that "safe" feeling should feel like.  What the "goldilocks hormones" are – we don't want too little or too much of them!  What the first line of action should be in addressing ovulation issues  Why unplugging your wifi at night could be the best trick to getting better sleep How chronic stress doesn't allow your body to feel safe enough to digest properly or ovulate The best practices that you can adopt day-to-day to help with inflammation. Clear questions you can ask yourself, like: is this me, or is this my hormones? Connect with Dr. Corina Dunlap Instagram Website Connect with Olivia: Organic Olivia Instagram  Olivia's Instagram TikTok   Shop my full line of herbalist-formulated medicinal blends: HERE   LINKS MENTIONED: https://www.naturopathicbydesign.com/

Ep 120. Have you ever wondered if it's possible to reverse the damage we have done to our earth? Have you been told that going vegan is the only way to do so? When Taylor Collins bought 900 acres of factory-farmed land, it was completely barren, desolate, and degraded. But by working with nature's cycles and reintroducing animals in order to loosen the soil and give back to the land, Taylor transformed his farm into a thriving ecosystem that supports higher crop yields, healthier soil and more nutritious food. In this episode, we talk about the power of connection, the "green narrative," and what we as consumers can do to help our earth today. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now – let's dive in!    HERE'S THE JUICE: How factory farming works against nature's principles to yield a higher output yet lower nutritional value Taylor's belief that humans aren't inherently destructive but our values of "more more more" absolutely are Why monocropping as a "solution" to global food insecurity is promoting a broken system How regenerative farming mimics the cycles of nature and creates community  Why we don't need to stop eating meat but we need to rethink how we do it The idea that healthy soil is the KEY to nutrient-rich foods and why topsoil is so critical Why "Impossible" Meat isn't actually a better or more sustainable solution than regeneratively farmed meat Why our farmers are in crisis – both personally and financially  How to vote with our dollars when it comes to food and support the growing community of regenerative farmers    Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel  To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.   Connect with Taylor: Instagram Force of Nature Website Force of Nature Instagram Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia  Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts

Ep 119. What if the key to weight loss isn't actually about what's on our plates? Today I'm chatting with a true gem of a human being as well as a kick-ass nutritionist. Nicki Parlitsis helps her clients achieve their goals but also understand WHY they might be harming themselves with food through binging or restricted diets. In this episode she unpacks how binging is often a deeper reflection on our lives, showing us exactly what we need to focus on within ourselves to ultimately heal our relationship with food. We also discuss why binging is both an emotional AND physical response for many of us and how we can tune into the signs our bodies are giving us before we start to go down toxic paths.   HERE'S THE JUICE: The difference between physical and emotional binge eating Why women tend to fear gaining muscle and what it actually means to "tone" your body The importance of training your brain in steps and why intuitive eating is a graduate level course in dietetics What an all-or-nothing mindset with food looks like and how it contributes to binge eating The fact that something as simple as thinking about meals as events can help retrain your brain to get out of a snacking mindset and into a space of intentional eating Nicki's favorite client hack of meal prepping like a chef  Why binge eating is not the problem and how to get to the root of what's happening in your body Why listening to your hunger cues is the first step to take even if it means abandoning your diet   Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel    To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.    Connect with Nicki: Instagram Website  Just Start Somewhere Application   Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia  Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts

Ep 118. When was the last time you did a radical 180 about a long held belief? Today I'm sitting down with a brilliant dentist who was once picketing in the streets for water fluoridation — yet was courageous enough to change her mind and speak out once she dug into the data once and for all. Meet Dr. Staci Whitman, a board-certified dentist who takes a whole-body, holistic and functional approach to oral health. In this episode, Staci unpacks the surprising factors that contribute to the decline of our oral health including mouth breathing, hormones, and gut dysbiosis. She explains why these underlying root causes are ignored by conventional dentistry and exactly what we need to be asking about and advocating for at our dentist appointments.   HERE'S THE JUICE: Functional vs. conventional dentistry and the importance of both Why dental professionals haven't introduced oral microbiome testing as a baseline for all patients  How hormone imbalance is leading to an increase in cavities in women and the signs to look for in prevention What LPS is and how it contributes to pathogenic bacteria overgrowth The fact that we aren't taught about healthy bacteria and are encouraged to wipe out all our bacteria with products like Listerine  Why dentists are sometimes the first people to diagnose Crohn's disease and how your oral health can inform gut health What a cavity is and how it forms When we may be able to repair cavities without requiring fillings Why mouth breathing is so detrimental to our oral health and how to retrain yourself into healthy breathing habits  Resources and recommendations for the products and services we should be talking to our dentist about to be proactive about our oral health   Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel  To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.    Connect with Staci: Website  Instagram Oral Microbiome Reset Course Her Kid's Dental Practice Fygg - code ORGANICOLIVIA20 for 20% off Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia  Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts

Sah D'Simone discusses the importance of nurturing relationships for a fulfilling life, emphasizing the need for human connection and facing conflicts. He explores the impact of authenticity, integrity, vulnerability, and genuine connections in relationships. Sah reflects on embracing grief openly, prioritizing relationships over material possessions, and the transformative power of presence and compassion in fostering meaningful connections.