What's The Juice

Ep 83. Today's guest, Dr. Anna Lembke, explains exactly how to reset your brain's reward system so that you can feel happy again — without reaching for something external. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist, author, and Chief of the Addiction Medicine Clinic at Stanford University. This incredible woman changed my life and I believe she is the antidote our world needs as we navigate never-ending stimuli from tech, social media, and dopamine-releasing pleasures. Here's the juice: your brain has pain and pleasure "scales"– any tip towards pleasure has an equal cost toward pain addiction exists on a spectrum and we’re all affected by it; it’s so much broader than the extremes of alcoholism or drug addiction Anyone can get addicted to ANYTHING and we don’t necessarily need to have a history of trauma or mental health obstacles to be impacted by addiction there are proven benefits to doing a “dopamine fast” to reset your brain’s reward system why delaying gratification in little ways, such as not checking your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning, leads to better outcomes of success in humans in life Links from the ep: Take 10% off Adrenal Recovery and/or Focus Juice with code DOPAMINE10 on organicolivia.com Get Dr. Lembke's book, Dopamine Nation, on her site annalembke.com Connect with Dr. Lembke: Visit her site HERE Connect with Olivia: Shop herbal formulas: HERE Follow: HERE

Ep 82. This week Nick and I are on the mic basking in our wedding glow and answering some of the most common questions we've received.  A year ago we had no idea where we wanted to have our wedding, how to find a planner, and what we wanted to do to make our day feel like "us". We pulled it off and managed to achieve our perfect day!  Here's the juice:  what we loved and what we didn't love things worth spending on versus things we didn't need to spend on   the ceremony and ritual elements that we worked into the flow of our day  our private ceremony that we did all alone  the rituals we did before the wedding day to help us step into our new roles as husband and wife  the pros of having a welcome party the night before why we chose not to drink during our wedding and the benefits of being sober during your wedding day  how we worked with our officiant beforehand to weave our own tradition into our ceremony  the changes we felt after getting married and our post-wedding plans! Links from the ep: Take 10% off Mood Juice and Flowers For My Love with code WEDDING10 on organicolivia.com

Ep 81. Today’s guest, Jaskrit Bhalla, is a permaculture designer, California Naturalist, and student of herbal medicine. At such a young age, her work is making a major impact on the environment and her local community. She has a way of inspiring those around her to take action wherever they can whether it’s composting at home, making broth with food scraps, or reducing waste in tiny ways. I think you're going to find this episode super inspiring and actionable!    Here's the juice:  how to use herbal medicine to replenish your mineral stores after being on psycho-pharmaceuticals ways you can incorporate healing foods, kitchen medicine, and herbs into your daily routine what “permaculture” is, and what “healthy soil” means how we’ve gotten so far away from what our land needs why local, decentralized food systems are crucial and how can we do our part in our own backyard, even in urban environments, to bring diversity back to the soil and ecosystem She is so wise and poetic when it comes to both how she tells her story and how she lives her life… you’re going to want to compost and go outside to touch plants immediately after listening to this episode! Links from the ep: Take 10% off our Probiotic with code GUTHEALTH10 on organicolivia.com Blog post on medicinal bone broths HERE Regrenitiave meats HERE Connect with Jaskrit: Visit her site HERE Follow Jaskrit HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow: HERE Shop herbal formulas: HERE

Holistic RD Michelle Shapiro, Queen of the Middle Ground, discusses weight loss, body positivity, and functional nutrition. She shares her journey losing 100lbs the wrong way, the root causes of anxiety and digestive disorders, and the misconceptions around intuitive eating. The podcast explores the gut-brain connection, the impact of certain fibers on IBS, and the role of practitioners in functional nutrition. They also delve into the importance of eating enough, managing internal voices, and the challenges of weight stigma in the body positivity movement.

Dr. William Li, author of 'Eat to Beat Disease,' challenges common perceptions of body fat and discusses strategies for maintaining a healthy balance. Key topics include: role of body fat in development, consequences of overeating, listening to your body, quality of food, understanding visceral fat, practical strategies for fat-burning, balancing hormones, debunking metabolism myths, and foods to activate brown fat for improved metabolism.

Ep 78. In this solo episode, I share more about my journey of overcoming vices, addictions, and codependency, and how I'm doubling down in the days leading up to my wedding. Here's what's up for discussion: The desire to escape from oneself and the truth within led me to rely on substances and external fixes. Meditation, which I had strongly resisted, became a powerful tool in reconnecting with myself. Through self-touch and heart-centered breathing, I created a space for meaningful dialogues with myself. Exploring body image, I discovered the importance of finding a balance between personal fitness goals and self-acceptance. Holding memorial services for myself and relationships allowed me to navigate transformation and embrace personal growth. The concept of being an empath shifted for me, as I realized the need to maintain my own energy while witnessing others. By asking deep questions during meditation, I tapped into the wisdom and insights within myself. The journey of self-discovery empowered me to reclaim my autonomy and build genuine relationships. Tune in to hear more about my transformative journey and how meditation has become a profound practice in my life.

Ep 77. Hello and welcome to the final episode of season 3 of What's the Juice podcast. What better way to complete the season than with my favorite type of episode: “Ask An Herbalist”. I love these call-in episodes because I get to talk human-to-human with you guys and help answer the questions that are top of mind within our Organic Olivia community. This week, your questions span from how to manage chronic physical pain, to how to deal with jealousy, to how to change the subconscious mind. I did my best to give as many tangible tips, resources, and perspective shifts as I possibly could in an hour-long episode so I hope my personal experience helps you in some capacity. I also want to take a moment to reflect on how amazed I am by this community. This show would not be the same without your thoughtful questions and your commitment to self-growth. It’s an honor to be part of your healing journey. Thank you for trusting me with your questions and for turning in every week to support the show. We have some incredible guests lined up for season 4, so, until next season, Stay Juicy! CALL US What’s the Juice Hotline: 929-591-6432 Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller Zesty Giner Episode  Methyl B-Complex  Julie Tracy Episode Connect with Organic Olivia:My new Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE

Ep 76. In this next episode of What’s the Juice, I had the opportunity to chat with the amazing Dr. Neeta Bhushan — former cosmetic dentist turned mental health coach, social entrepreneur, international speaker, and best-selling author behind the new book That Sucked. Now What? Before you tune in, I’ll let you know this — Neeta’s life has not been an easy one. She lost three immediate family members within the span of just three years, completely altering her life’s trajectory. Neeta later found herself stuck in an incredibly toxic marriage, resulting in a major wake-up call and healing journey that would redefine her life as she knew it. Our conversation is jam-packed with essential nuggets of information, like how imperative it is to find joy wherever you can, and a brief introduction to what’s known as the “Bounce Factor,” a four-step tool to determine your resiliency: Examining your upbringing. Leaning into “good” stress and doing what challenges/scares you. Emotional capacity — i.e. your ability to “feel the feels.” Radical self-awareness — i.e. your ability to tune into your life and see what’s going well or not going well.  Press play now and let me know what you think via IG:  Connect with Neeta Bhushan: IG: instagram.com/neetabhushan  Website: neetabhushan.com Book: neetabhushan.com/pre-order   

Ep 75. In this episode of What’s the Juice, I had the honor of chatting with brain-genius Louisa Nicola, Founder & Director of Neuro Athletics: a data-driven neuroscience company that provides athletes with scientific strategies to achieve peak performance. Tune in as we delve into the nitty gritty science of how the brain works, and what you can do specifically from home to optimize neuroplasticity and cognition, including: SLEEP Minimum 8 hours each night, following the 80% rule Natural sunlight as soon as you wake up, for at least 5 minutes Avoiding and/or dimming artificial light come evening Pitch-black environment for optimal sleep AEROBIC EXERCISE Zone 2 Training — achieve about 65% of your maximum heart rate For example: Walk an incline of ~8-10 around a speed of 3.8 mph for around 30 minutes ANAEROBIC EXERCISE Focus on 70% of your 1-repetition max (find the maximum weight you can handle for 1 rep, then use 70% of that weight for at least 6 sets/4 reps each) Learn how to squat well and focus on compound movements Invest in a trainer over supplements STRESS Inhale twice, then exhale (this mimics crying/hyperventilation) Infrared light to reduce neural inflammation Ice baths to create new mitochondria  Two grams of both EPA and DHA daily Use code ROSEHIP10 for 10% off your first order of rosehip relief on organicolivia.com Use code OLIVIA10 for 10% off your first set of conversation cards on healthyconvo.co   Use code OLIVIA for $100 off Louisa's online course HERE Connect with Louisa:Website HERE Instagram HEREPodcast HERE Connect with Organic Olivia:My new Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE

Ep 74. This week's episode is an incredibly interesting conversation that covers one of life’s most uncomfortable and danced-around topics: death. And who better to chat with than a death doula? Enter: Caroline Lee. As a death doula, Caroline offers support to those navigating diagnoses, those coping with the prospect of death and/or someone who has passed, and even those who are young and proactively creating an end-of-life plan. Listen in as we discuss what steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family, including: Writing your wishes Designating a ‘Payable on Death’ on your bank account Sharing/receiving account passwords Coping with grief and/or the prospect of death via psychedelic-assisted therapy, death meditations, and more Press play now for helpful insights and, as always, let me know what you think! Connect with Caroline Lee:Website: HERE TikTok: HERE  Instagram: HERE Connect with Organic Olivia:My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE