The Wellness Process

Elizabeth shares her final reflections before giving birth, from preparing for maternity leave to loosening perfectionist wellness routines. She explores pregnancy’s unexpected effect on her personality, gentle ways to encourage labor, and the ferritin discovery that changed her energy. Iron infusions, matcha, self-advocacy, and stepping into motherhood round out this personal pre-birth conversation.

Dr. Elina Berglund, a CERN particle physicist turned entrepreneur, co-founded Natural Cycles after seeking hormone-free birth control. She discusses how basal temperature reveals ovulation, the science behind fertility algorithms, and using data to conceive. They also explore postpartum recovery, perimenopause, irregular cycles, pregnancy loss, wearables, and building a company with her husband.

Ariana Medizade, pharmacist, functional nutritionist, and founder of Cinis, brings a grounded perspective to women’s wellness. She explores where conventional medicine and holistic care meet, common supplement mistakes, what cortisol really means, and the truth behind “cortisol face” and belly fat. They also discuss anxiety support, sleep, viral wellness drinks, bioharmony, and cycle-syncing teas.

Chelsea Parke Goles, founder of fashion brand Parke, shares how vintage denim became a $16 million, community-powered business without paid marketing. She recounts the viral launch that changed everything, building alongside family, and expanding Parke’s lifestyle vision. Chelsea also opens up about a planned C-section, postpartum recovery, unexpected pregnancy, and balancing new motherhood with ambitious founder life.

In today's episode, Elizabeth sits down solo for a Q&A covering pregnancy updates, her birth preferences, and how to actually make a good matcha at home. She talks candidly about the highs and lows of her third trimester, why she's stopped accepting free wellness services in exchange for content, and that feeling of knowing you're meant for more when you're stuck professionally. She also walks through her exact matcha method, from water temperature to ratios, and shares the list of birth preferences she's put together with her doula ahead of delivery.If you want to go DEEPER with me, my Substack is where I share even more behind-the-scenes, personal reflections, and wellness experiments, with new posts dropping every Thursday: https://substack.com/@thewellnessprocessFollow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessprocesspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewellnessprocessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessProcessSponsors:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TWP and use promo code TWP at checkout.Try Jolie risk free for 60 days by going to jolieskinco.com/TWPStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code TWP at mudwtr.com/TWP #mudwtrpodUse code WELLNESS for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at branchbasics.comVisit https://newzealandhoneyco.com/ and use code wellness at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseTry Momentous Signature Spec Creatine at livemomentous.com and use code WP for 35% off your first order.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Bentley, known as The Color Countess, is a trained 16-season color analyst and undertone educator. She explores how undertone, value, and intensity shape a personal palette, why decades of color misdiagnosis can affect identity, and how hair, makeup, jewelry, and wardrobes work together. They also unpack emotional color discoveries and why AI tools often miss the mark.

Cory Allen is a meditation teacher, author of The Quiet Age, and longtime mindfulness practitioner. He explores nervous system regulation, healing from hypervigilance, and turning pain into empathy. They discuss meditation’s pause between thought and reaction, recognizing dysregulation, journaling, self-compassion, and the freedom to be fully human in a chaotic world.

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of Melissa Wood Health, explores meditation beyond checking a box, sharing authentically online, and following inner guidance. She discusses body consciousness versus soul consciousness, her Kabbalah studies, taking leaps of faith, and replacing control with trust. They also dive into gentle movement, consistency, and keeping promises to yourself as an act of self-respect.

Dr. Judith Joseph, a board-certified psychiatrist and NYU researcher, explores why high achievers can appear successful while feeling emotionally numb. She shares her Caribbean immigrant roots, the difference between burnout and high-functioning depression, and how pathological productivity masks unprocessed pain. They also discuss phone addiction, hormones and depression, redefining success, and planning joy through her five-V framework.

A reflection on why energy matters more than chasing goals. A look at how a digital detox sparked small synchronicities. A candid sharing of low and high frequency moments and practices that shift vibration. Thoughts on aligning routines with your unique wiring and the difference between luck and cultivated magnetism.