Radical Vitality

In this episode, I chatted with the lovely and wise Noelle Kovary, an Ayurveda practitioner, holistic health counselor and author of the powerful new book, 'The Self-Healing Revolution: Modern Day Ayurveda with Recipes and Tools for Intuitive Living'. Noelle's trajectory, like so many others in the health and wellness space who are here to serve and help others, began with her own debilitating illness as a teenager. Her journey led her to discover yoga and Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system dating back to over 5000 years. Noelle was so taken by the wisdom and healing that she found in these teachings that she decided to become an Ayurveda practitioner so she could help others heal themselves. We talked about our connectedness with nature, how Ayurveda classifies us based on which natural elements dominate our constitution and how we can leverage that knowledge to find profound inner and outer health and vitality. Noelle has become famous for her ability to modernize these ancient techniques so they can be more accessible to us in this day and age. Trust me when I say this is a conversation you do not want to miss. You can learn more about Noelle and working with her at www.noellekovary.com and get her beautiful and informative book (which I highly recommend) here https://www.amazon.com/Self-healing-Revolution-Modern-day-Ayurveda-intuitive/dp/1782496971

In this episode I pick the brain of the lovely Nicole Silber, registered pediatric dietician and nutritionist behind the new game-changing baby and kid food brand, FoodieKid. Nicole shares her tips for getting kids to eat well - her number one tip is to relax a little (phew) - and how not to forget about your own health in the process. You will learn about hydration training (yes it's a thing), how kids can have herbs and spices too (you know I LOVE that mantra) and how FoodieKid is helping parents cook for their kids (and themselves) in a more effortless and nutritious way. Nicole runs her own private practice in NYC and teaches Tiny Tasters Workshop series. My health and vitality seems to be very interconnected with how well and joyfully my kids eat and if that's the case for you, I know you will love the show. You can learn more Nicole and FoodieKid at www.nicolesilber.com and www.foodiekid.com

In this episode, our host Kanchan Koya, a PhD turned spice mama shares the science behind turmeric's health benefits and some important points to keep in mind when buying and using it. She also shares her 5 must have spices for health and flavor. More on the other 4 in future episodes! You can learn more about spices and feel inspired to cook with them at www.spicespicebaby.com or through Kanchan's book Spice Spice Baby.. 

On this episode of Momlight, Registered Dietitian Noelle Martin describes her battle with endometriosis and how she turned to diet and movement to not just manage her condition but to thrive despite it. Noelle's faith in divine timing through her fertility challenges, her emphasis on self-care, and her tips for moms looking to find more health and vibrancy in simple and sustainable ways are going to uplift and inspire you. I love the actionable, sustainable and practical suggestions that Noelle shares with us on this episode and I plan on implementing them in my own #momlife stat! You can find Noelle on instagram @motherhoodandmeals and through her website www.motherhoodandmeals.com. She also works with clients (both moms and kids) at www.nourishedbeginnings.ca. Noelle's Book Recommendation: The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst

This week's guest, the lovely Taesha Butler, is the founder of www.thenaturalnurturer.com where she shares her passion for natural living, veggie loaded everything (for kids and adults!), delicious recipes, and wise parenting tips. Taesha is a truly conscious mama who is helping elevate the mom game in a light hearted and genuine way. In this episode, we chat about why she founded The Natural Nurturer, how she has a coffee date with her husband every morning <3, why mom comparison traps need to be destroyed, and how natural, healthy living doesn't have to be hard or complicated. It's a genuine, heartfelt conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can find Taesha at www.thenaturalnurturer.com and on Instagram @thenaturalnurturer and you can purchase her gorgeous e-book with must-have delicious recipes Veggie Loaded Love. 

Melanie Darnell, the founder of www.fitmomma.com teaches us how byte-sized, mini workouts done daily (even while giving your kids a bath!) can transform your fitness and your life as a mother. Through her Instagram page @fitmomm4three, her website and youtube channel, Melanie shows us how Daily Doses of Movement even in busy momlife has transformational effects. She is  passionate about Veganism and raising a plant-based family for optimal health, wellness an vitality. Melanie also shares compassionate and gentle parenting tips that have inspired me to become a more mindful mom. Melanie's book recommendations include Eating Animals, No Drama Discipline and Siblings Without Rivalry. I love following and learning from Melanie and I know you will too.

Dan Pardi PhD is the founder and CEO of the cutting-edge platform, www.humanOS.me  which leverages a novel behavior model to promote health fluency, skill development, and lifestyle insights so people can master their health practice. He does research with the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford, and the Departments of Neurology and Endocrinology at Leiden University in the Netherlands where he investigates how lifestyle factors, like sleep, influence decision making, cognitive performance, and metabolism. In this episode, Dan shares simple, practical sleep hacks for sleep-deprived moms and the science of why sleep is SO important and can't be cheated. He also talks about the often underappreciated importance of light and how it impacts our health. I walked away with so many tangible tips that I have immediately put into effect in my life and I know you will feel the same way! You can learn more about Dan and his work at www.humanOS.me 

Dr. Felice Gersh is a rare kind of medical doctor combining a top notch MD and Residency in OB/GYN with an Integrative Medicine specialization. Because of this unique combination of skill sets, Dr Gersh works with women with PCOS and other hormonal imbalances in a truly revolutionary way through her medical practice  and her incredibly informative and moving book where in seven simple but revolutionary steps, Dr Gersh shows women how to beat PCOS naturally, replacing pills with powerful and scientifically-backed lifestyle interventions that harness the body's capacity to heal. This was a truly special interview and I know you are going to derive so much value from it whether you have PCOS or not.

Tyler Jean, founder of the wildly popular Instagram and Facebook communities, functional.foods and soon to be Naturopathic Doctor, is a wealth of knowledge, much of which he shares with us in this episode. Tyler's journey from junk food athlete to whole, real food focused educator and wellness warrior is packed with lessons for all of us seeking a more vibrant existence without the drudgery of dieting or unexciting exercise routines. Tyler says that if you want it badly enough, you will FIND A WAY. Follow Tyler https://www.instagram.com/functional.foods/?hl=en and https://www.facebook.com/eat.functional.foods/

Tasha Rose was a plant-loving, vibrant little girl who developed a debilitating and mysterious set of symptoms in her 20s. She leaned into her intuition and healed herself from what was severe Candida overgrowth (This book by Linda Page was pivotal in this process). This experience, together with her first yoga class, catapulted her on a journey as a wellness warrior where she learned to journey with plants and bow down to their medicinal magic. She now uses this connection with nature to create beautiful and effective herbal elixirs and remedies at www.tasharoseremedies.com. She also shares her simple yet grounding morning routine and other practices that help her feel amazing and vibrant in momlife.  Tasha's recommendation for online, affordable and amazing yoga: https://www.glo.com/