What's The Juice

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  

Ep 73. Today's guest, who has been my doctor for the last almost 6 years - is a physician with a passion for nutritional science and “muscle centric medicine” that has dedicated her life to helping ALL of us understand the importance of dietary protein. She's going to cover: ✔️How muscle improves metabolic markers relevant to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and PCOS - because skeletal muscle is our primary site for disposing of the glucose aka carbohydrates we eat in our diets (and if we don't have muscle, there's nowhere for it to go!), ✔️How this ties into the picture of preventing or delaying Alzheimer's, which is often called "type 3 diabetes of the brain" ✔️Why Alzheimer's starts 20+ years before it actually presents and is a disease of mid-life, not old age (plus what to do now in your 20s, 30s and 40s) ✔️Why muscle is an endocrine organ that just as important as your thyroid, and produces biochemistry-altering compounds just like the thyroid produces hormones! ✔️How muscle is essentially alive, and is a nutrient sensing organ - it quite literally senses the amino acids we consume via diet, and how this sensitivity decreases as we age ✔️What protein threshold per meal you need to build muscle ✔️The difference between plant and animal protein in terms of amino acid quality ✔️Why leucine is the most important amino acid and why we need more as we age ✔️How much protein you should be eating based on your body weight ✔️How hormone changes and menopauses affect this picture ✔️Why body composition matters and how excess adipose tissue affects the brain ✔️And EXACTLY what you can start doing TODAY to become healthier, sharper, and hormonally optimized as you age. Connect with Dr. Lyon: Website: HERE Podcast: HERE Instagram: HERE Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE

Ep 72. This season of the podcast, I’ve been working to define vitality and well-being through a framework I call the “10 Pillars of Health.” While many health experts boast a profound sense of knowledge in one or two pillars specifically, my next guest — the acclaimed Dr. Kara Fitzgerald — is incredibly well-versed in all 10.  Dr. Fitzgerald’s latest book, “Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better,” explores the science behind longevity and her discovery of a three-year reversal of biological aging, so you know I had to get the deets. In this revelatory conversation, we cover how the following can actually hack your epigenome:  Methyl-donor nutrients (found in whole foods like beets, eggs, leafy greens, mushrooms, seeds, etc.) Methylation adaptogens (quercetin, circumin, resveratrol, green tea, etc.) Exercise Sleep Oxytocin release  And more. As always, tune into the episode to dive deeper into these essential nuggets of information. And be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia. Connect with Dr. Fitzgerald: Website: HERE Book: HERE Instagram: HERE Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE Thanks to our amazing sponsor Pique for supporting the show. You can access the generous offer using this link: piquelife.com/organicolivia

Ep 71. This week on What’s the Juice Podcast, I’m diving into why I ultimately decided to experiment with giving up caffeine, how it impacts your mind and body (particularly from a Traditional Chinese Medicine standpoint), and how my life has changed without it thus far. It hasn’t been the easiest journey, but it has truly allowed me to live my greatest, juiciest life. Listen in and discover some of the benefits I've experienced like better sleep, higher libido, and more stable moods (the list goes on). I get super specific with how I used minerals, vitamins, protein, and herbs to counter the withdrawal effects.  As always, tune into the podcast for all of the juicy goodness, and be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia.  Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE 12 Ways to quit caffeine blog article HERE