Nikki Bostwick Unfiltered

Today, we welcome Holly Owens from wellness account, Wellthy Belly, to the pod. Today, Holly specifically shares her direct experience with Lyme Disease and Bee Venom Therapy (BVT). After realizing that her body was struggling and that there was something “wrong,” she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme Disease. After considering multiple treatment paths, she opted for Bee Venom Therapy (BVT) and for the next two years, began to sting herself with bees to help heal herself. If you’re embarking on any sort of non-traditional healing path, are interested in BVT, or wish to share your own healing story on social media -- this one’s definitely for you!

The title of this episode may have you thinking that this one’s for the parents. And yes, it is a fount of child rearing wisdom. However, it is also an excellent listen for anyone that may have grown up in a household that didn’t encourage a healthy expression of big feelings. All of this is due to the clarity that today’s guest, Nicole Beurkens, imparts. She reframes the links between emotional resilience, healthy expression of feelings, and the mind-body connection -- not just for kids but also for adults. Have a listen and feel empowered and reassured that you can help yourself and your child build better behaviors, naturally.

Today’s guest, Kimberly Johnson, is a sexological bodyworker, somatic experiencing practitioner, yoga teacher, postpartum advocate, and single mom. She joins the podcast to remind us of the immense wisdom held in our physiology. However, for many of us, who have been taught to intellectualize our feeling states; reconnecting with the body is a process that must be remembered and cultivated. Learning to understand our flight, freeze, or fight response as well as the areas of our bodies that hold our these emotions can help us to move forward with our lives. This is an episode full of powerful insights relatable to every modern body. Check it out here.

Did you know 37 BILLION diapers are thrown away each year? It’s a number that feels too big to compute. Today, we welcome Liz Turriginao, mama and co-founder of Diaperkind and Esembly, to help us parent more sustainably. Although Mother Nature seems like the obvious reason for switching to Esembly (see previous gigantic statistic), it’s not the only reason. As Liz explains in this episode, their bespoke system and innovative design is made of natural organic materials for your baby, saves you time (big win), and also reduces the chance of diaper blowouts. For 15% off your Esembly order, use code THEFULLEST at checkout.

Today, we welcome Dr. Sophia Kogan M.D., co-founder and Chief Medical Advisor of Nutrafol, to the podcast. Nutrafol is the first clinically effective hair wellness supplement that utilizes powerful botanics — essentially, it’s hair wellness from within that legitimately works. Many cultures believed that our hair was our lifeforce. Equally, the confidence that comes from having your hair in its most natural and thickest state is a real thing (see: good hair days and its polarity, bad hair days). If you’re experiencing thinning, loss, or just generally have never felt that your hair was not glowing up to its maximum potential — this one is for you. Sophia breaks down everything from a scientific and plan-based perspective to help you find the formula that’s best for your current life cycle. And for a limited time you can receive $15 off your first month subscription of Nutrafol, using code THEFULLEST at checkout. (Available to US customers only for a limited time.)

Firstly, we want to give our deepest thank you to our guest,Elaina Bellis, for her vulnerability, strength, and grace in this conversation. We are honored to be able to share your story with our listeners. As you’ll come to hear, Elaina’s first son, Lincoln, was stillborn. An incredibly painful experience for any mother, Elaina walks us through her stillborn journey from pregnancy to delivery, and from immense grief to deep healing. Listen in here. However, if you are experiencing grief or loss of a child or loved one, heads up...this one is quite emotional.

Dr. Aly Cohen is a board certified rheumatologist and joins us on the podcast to discuss the correlation between environmental and human health. Aly began doing her own investigations about the link between toxins and disease. Her findings on the impact of chemicals on humans, animals, and the earth both shocked and inspired her. She has since dedicated a huge portion of her professional life to helping people adopt practical solutions that can reduce toxin exposure. Aly also shares her thoughts on water (including reverse osmosis), radiation, 5G, and the issues with BPA and manufacturing legislation. If you’re struggling to wrap your head around the extent of toxins in our modern lives, take a listen to this ep! We promise you’ll walk away more reassured and armed with useful advice to help you create healthier internal and external environments.

Today, we welcome Dr. Roy Nambudripad, a pioneer and practitioner of NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques), to the podcast. This healing modality is powerful and extends far beyond the common definition of “allergies.” In this technique, allergies are defined as factors that create sensitivity in the body -- this can of course be food, like peanuts, but it can also be emotional and environmental sensitivities. NAET believes that when we look for causes, most could be found easily, allowing symptoms to be reduced or effectively mitigated. We encourage everyone to give this one a listen as even if you don’t suffer from allergies -- there’s a wealth of wisdom to be gained for every person.

Today’s guest opened up our minds and our mats to the massive impact of textiles. Heather Parkin is the founder of Bennd, an Ayurvedic and medicinal yoga mat and textile brand. Heather introduces us to a new concept (well, new to us) called Ayurvastra. As you may have guessed, Ayurvastra is a branch of Ayurveda. Essentially, this arm of the ancient healing lineage uses cotton as a medium for absorbing herb preparations into materials and textiles. Heather has used Ayurvastra to create her own line of healing yoga products and it was an absolute revelation to learn more about healing materials, Heather’s personal journey, and ways we can all add more personal wellness into our practice.

Our neighborhoods are an extension of our homes -- and yet, we can often feel that we have no ownership (or authority) when it comes to the public spaces that we and our children live and play in. Today’s guest, Kim Konte of Non-Toxic Neighborhoods, breaks down the truth about the pollutants and chemicals that are more than likely in your local area. She also explains the simple ways we can exercise our personal advocacy and make real change from the ground up. Plus, Kim offers listeners access to one of the Non-Toxic Neighborhoods’ webinars and loads of other resources.