What's The Juice

Ep 96. If you feel like you're in a rut or need a motivational pep talk, this episode is for you! Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, and speaker. However, his young adult life couldn't have been more different than his current reality. Around his 21st birthday, Doug was detoxing from opiates in a jail cell after years of drug addiction. He turned to physical exercise as an outlet which ultimately catalyzed him to face his demons head-on and completely reinvent himself. Doug's mission today is to inspire others to overcome adversity, break free from destructive addictions, and become the best version of themselves. Links from the ep: - Follow the link notion.com/juice to try Notion Ai for note-taking and project planning Here's the juice: How Doug's crippling insecurities and need for acceptance led him to drugs The moment that rock-bottomed him but ultimately turned his life around How negative habit stacking is just as much of a thing as positive habit stacking What got him to start working out in jail (spoiler: he couldn't do one pushup when he started) Why reaching your "most successful" point is often your most unhappy one How spirituality helped him drop his ego and allowed him to see the bigger picture No one is coming to save you; you have to take ownership of your own life The role of community when bettering yourself The concept of addiction transference – in his case, being addicted to drugs shifted to being addicted to validation Why you have to determine an identity for yourself or you'll become a chameleon, shaped by other people's identities When you're not feeling confident in yourself and your own victories you're unable to celebrate other people's wins What steps to take when you've hit rock bottom The importance of working your adversity muscle. Pain is like an adaptogen, the more you face it the stronger and more resilient you become Connect with Doug: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 95. Are you curious about why you dream and what your dreams might mean? Theresa Cheung is a modern mystic who has been researching and writing about spirituality, dreams and the paranormal for the past twenty-five years. She holds a degree from Kings College, Cambridge University in Theology and English, both of which have informed her "Dream Dictionary from A to Z '' and several other best-selling books. Theresa works closely with scientists studying consciousness and also hosts her spiritual podcast, White Shores. Links from the ep: use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using this link betterbiom.com/olivia Here's the juice: How dreams are messages from your intuition that you've missed during your conscious, waking life Why dream work is the starting point to all spiritual growth because it teaches you that you are more than your physical body your conscious thoughts Nightmares are showing you the worst possible scenario which is actually a self help tool How you can apply dream decoding techniques to your waking life What her dream dictionary is and how to use it A two week step-by-step plan to start understanding your dreams and dream patterns Why dreams are the ultimate creativity hack – many inventions have come from visions in dreams! How dreams have saved many people's lives If you can't recall your dreams, you can start deciphering how you feel when you wake up in the morning and recording that in some way What some common recurring dreams mean (like all of your teeth falling out or being unprepared for a test) Techniques or exercises you can do to start recalling your dreams more effectively Connect with Theresa: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 94. Today we're going deep with one of the leading voices in the global wellness movement, Millana Snow. To give you an idea of how committed she is to personal growth, Millana started meditating at age 4. She is a healer, teacher, and wellness entrepreneur with a passion for sharing healing with a global community of clients, followers, brands and celebrities. As an avid learner and seeker, Millana has practiced and studied Christianity, Hinduism, Wicca, Buddhism, anthropology, psychology, and more for most of her life. She blends these teachings with a healthy dose of humor and realness which results in incredibly rich and approachable offerings. Links from the ep: Use code MANE10 for 10% Mane Magic on organicolivia.com Here's the juice: Why we're experiencing a lack of emotional intimacy in our culture If you're performing in work, life, etc then you're probably performing in your relationships What we do not complete we repeat. If you don't heal yourself you will continue to repeat negative patterns out in the world Why if you find yourself fighting for something or someone, that is a trauma response that you're playing out What coregulation in friendships and romantic relationships looks like The misconception that friendships don't require the same amount of work as romantic relationships The three steps you can take to make conscious friends as an adult Why you can't expect people to be your everything. For instance, if you're having a traumatic experience you need to seek out a trauma informed professional How to maintain intentional friendships when you have a full life. Hint: boundaries! Prioritizing yourself so that you aren't giving from an empty cup It's really not about the quantity but rather the quality and depth of your relationships Why the big life moments give you clarity on who your true inner circle is – weddings, successes, failures, break ups, death Connect with Millana: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Delve into the science and energetics of PCOS with Dr. Sara Gottfried as she explores the role of soul wounds and intergenerational trauma in hormonal conditions. Learn why therapeutic tools like tapping and breathwork are crucial for hormone health, and how somatic-based solutions such as EMDR and the Hikomi method can help. Discover the healing power of a low-carb diet for PCOS and blood sugar issues, and the importance of defining your individual carb and protein threshold

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a well-respected functional medicine practitioner, discusses mindset shifts for achieving future health goals. Topics include self-worth, overcoming present bias, high-quality meats, shifting mindset, setting standards, food addiction, rest and productivity, leveraging nutritional science, importance of scheduling and resting, and thriving in challenges.

Former US Secret Service agent, Evy Poumpouras, shares insights on mastering emotions, the power of problem-solving, and the role of ego. She challenges the idea of blaming childhood trauma, discusses the drawbacks of being an empath, and the correlation between people-pleasing and boundaries.

Alan Aragon, nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of experience, discusses flexible dieting, fat loss, metabolism, and optimizing body composition. Topics include debunking nutrition myths, finding maintenance calories, high protein not hurting kidneys, intermittent fasting, and the importance of breakfast for women with PCOS. They also talk about protein requirements, when to eat more carbs, and the truth about seed oils.

Ep 89. Buckle up for this sassy yet super vulnerable conversation with Dr. Scott Lyons, PhD. Dr. Lyons is a holistic psychologist, educator, and author as well as a renowned body-based trauma expert and Doctor of Osteopathy. He helps people break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma to restore vitality and live a more stress-free life. Dr. Lyons' new book, "Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others" gets into the juice of drama addiction and charts a path to healing, without any sugar coating! Links from the ep: use code mighty10 for 10% off Mighty Minerals on organicolivia.com Here's the juice: When Scott realized he was addicted to a drama cycle as a way to distract from processing his own trauma and how he experienced withdrawals once he started dealing with it The endemic of loneliness that we're experiencing as a society, and why we gossip How the drama that we create is really a survival response to avoid feelings of abandonment The difference between primary emotions (that we feel deep in our core) and secondary emotions (essentially depositories) Why we do something Scott calls "revving" to give us a hit of stress or drama when we're uncomfortable in a feeling – like scrolling social media or listening to a sad song How overscheduling or hyper performing academically/professionally can actually be a form of drama addiction 3 steps you can take if you want to unwind unhealthy patterns and come back to safety in your body How to break free from trauma bonding in relationships – do you pick fights for no reason? An exercise we can try to slowly and intentionally get more comfortable with being in our bodies instead of numbing out Why every time we take in a stimulus (a stressor) we need to balance it out with movement because that helps us actualize and complete a stress response Connect with Dr. Lyons: Follow HERE Listen HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 88. Today I'm sitting down with Brooke Baevsky, aka Chef Bae, an LA-based celebrity private chef to athletes, actors, supermodels, and even royals! She has amassed a massive following of "Food Baes'' on TikTok where she breaks the traditional allergy-friendly food stigma with delicious, health-forward & viral recipes. She also founded a non-profit cooking program for inner-city children & families in both Los Angeles and New York City, teaching people how to create a healthy, balanced diet on a limited budget. Chef Bae's technical background in Holistic Nutrition and Food Science combined with her hilarious, quick-witted personality make this convo and her approach to food so much fun. Links from the ep: use code organicolivia for 15% off functional chocolate mid-day squares Here's the juice: How growing up in a family with tons of food allergies pushed her to get creative in the kitchen at a young age How living in an area with high food insecurity galvanized her to start hosting and teaching community cooking classes for kids The modern-day concept of rebranding anything to make it look like a health food Why she is the antithesis of the "perfect" Instagram chef – making parody content, telling wild stories, and being her authentic self The craziest meal prep that she ever did, like a Caesar salad served at Coachella covered in edible glitter The top bizarre foods and supplements that truly have worked for her professional athlete clients' performance How to zhuzh up your food and drink with herbs, specifically digestive bitters What a day in the life really looks like for a celebrity private chef (and what she cooks for dogs!) How to decide what to charge people for your services, especially in the beginning when you're honing your skill and may be struggling with your self-worth The importance of having mentors in your professional space and asking for help How to find your niche and build your brand in the content creation space How we're transitioning out of the era of perfectly photographed and curated food Connect with Chef Bae: Follow HERE TikTok HERE Youtube HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Stephanie Mara Fox, a Somatic Nutritional Counselor, discusses the root causes of disordered eating and the importance of nervous system regulation. Topics include gut health, intuitive eating, trauma's impact on binge eating, somatic psychotherapy, and creating safety in the body.