In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Richards, the founder and Lead Product Developer of SaunaSpace, makers of Near Infrared ( NIr) Saunas.

You’ll hear Brian share his personal health struggles with toxic-related acne, adrenal fatigue, brain fog, insomnia and the role that saunas played in restoring his health. He shares how his journey inspired him to create SaunaSpace to help others discover how saunas are a simple the pathway to general health and natural healing.

We also discuss:

• What are Near Infrared saunas and why they are more effective than other saunas

• How saunas resculpt, rebuild and restore the body against the toxic exposures of the modern world

• Why they are so effective for detoxification

• Sunlight and the effects that the different kinds of rays have on the body, EMFs and even the sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous systems

How do you know you’re on the brink of burnout? Or maybe you’re already there. And if you are, what do you do about it?

In this solo episode I take you behind the scenes of how I found myself on the edge of burnout and how I pressed paused to rest and reset.

You’ll hear me share:

• How I define self-care

• What does pressing pause mean

• How I was able to that and reset

In this very important episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and nutritional biochemist with a focus in women’s endocrine health. She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives.

Dr. Brighten is the author of Beyond the Pill, a 30-day plan to support women on birth control, help them transition off, and eliminate symptoms of post-birth control syndrome.

We discuss:

• Why the pill is problematic

• What is Post-Birth Control syndrome & what to do about it

• How it’s connected to mental health, heart disease, cancer, as well as acne, poor gut health, Leaky Gut Syndrome, adrenal and thyroid dysfunction, SIBO, overtraining and more

As nutritionists, wellness practitioners, coaches, etc., we can offer guidance, make recommendations and offer insights, but the ultimate key to your success is the mindset that you bring to the table.

Joining me in this podcast episode is Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Personal Development Coach, Catherine Mulvihill.

You’ll hear us explore:

• What is the Immunity to Change

• Why people feel stuck - what holds them back from making progress on their goals

• Different kinds of challenges

• How this applies to both nutrition, health, wellness and even business endeavors

• How to uncover your unconscious beliefs that sabotage your successes using the Immunity Map

Joining me on this week’s brand new episode of The Live FAB Life Podcast is parenting coach, MegAnne Ford of Be Kind Coaching.

In her work as a life and parenting coach, much of what MegAnne teaches is how to understand and decode the communication of behaviors, which isn’t limited to parent-child relationships, but to all human relationships.

When taking a functional approach to health, the goal is to uncover the root cause(s) of a problem and in many situations, especially ones rooted in emotional stress, relationships and how we communicate with each other is often at the root of the problem. 

In this episode, you'll hear us:

• Introduce the Mistaken Goals Chart

• Discuss four behaviors and what they *really* mean

• Explore misconceptions and truths when it comes to decoding behaviors

• Action steps you can take immediately to put this action

For years I’ve heard people rave about the benefits of CBD oil and how it’s only thing that helped them get a good nights sleep. So after years of taking prescriptions and supplements that weren’t very effective, I decided that it was time for me to give CBD oil a shot myself.

So a couple of months ago, a friend took me to a cannabis dispensary and the whole experience made me I realize that I had no context as to how to chose which options were best for me.

Were they organic? If so, what did that even mean? As we know, in the beauty industry, terms like “natural” and “organic” don’t hold weight because those terms haven’t been defined. 

How were they defined here?  Are some brands known as better sources than others? What’s the difference between THC and CBD? All of these questions whirled about in my brain so I decided that it was time for an episode on it.

In this week’s brand new episode of The Live FAB Life Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Hyla Cass.

Dr Cass is an integrated physician and psychiatrist who combines the best of leading-edge natural medicine with the modern science in her clinical practice. She helps individuals withdraw from psychiatric medications and substances of abuse, or to avoid medication altogether, through the use of specific natural supplements, including her hemp oil extract.  

In this interview, you’ll hear us discuss:

• An integrative approach for getting a good night’s sleep 

• The relationship between cortisol (the stress hormone) and sleep

• The role and implications of inflammation

• Using CBD for sleep

• The Endocannabonoid system

• THC vs CBD

• How to source quality CBD oil and figure out what’s the right dosage for you

In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Lockman, an Integrative Nutritionist & herbalist who specializes in helping women navigate the various stages of fertility including menstruation, preconception, pregnancy, postpartum & menopause.

We discuss:

• Investigating your ancestral history for healing traditions

• Getting started with herbs

• Reputable herbal sources

• Botanicals best for Spring

The vernal equinox, also known as the Spring Equinox, marks the shift from longer nights to longer days. It marks new beginnings and represents renewal, growth, and expansion. It’s the season to awaken from the slumber of winter and it the perfect time to do a cleanse or detox.

⁣⁣In this episode, I share how to go about doing a cleanse or detox:⁣⁣

• General guidelines ⁣

• The best foods that are in season to eat⁣

• Foods to avoid⁣

• Body support practices to enhance your cleanse / detox experience⁣

“Sleep quality and duration should be considered a vital sign, as they are strong indicators of overall health and quality of life,”

As a society we’re sleeping less, in shorter durations, and it’s poor quality sleep. We’re dependent on sleep aides, now more than ever, which actually makes our sleep processed and artificial.

So why is this happening? Why are so many people not sleeping?

In this episode, you’ll hear me:

• Share my personal struggles with sleep

• Discuss all the ways poor sleep stresses our body

• How poor sleep affects our hormones

• List eight tips that help me get a better night’s sleep