315: Mindfulness for Moms With Ziva Meditation’s Emily Fletcher

My guest today is Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the best-selling book Stress Less. Emilyreally caught my attention when we were chatting at an event about meditation. Meditating has never been the easiest thing for me, but something she said that day stuck with me. She said wemeditate not to get good at meditation, but to get good at life. And that’s when I started actually wanting to learn to clear my mind and sit and do “nothing” for a while! Emily teaches leaders at Apple, Google, and Harvard Business School how to meditate… the question is, can she teach this Type-A mom? Episode Highlights on Ziva Meditation How a certain meditation technique can be 5x as restful as sleep for the brain Why one of the top doctors in the US says 15 minutes of meditation gives him an extra three hours of productivity a day The difference between meditation and mindfulness Why clearing the mind isn’t the point (oops!) How meditation can improve sleep, sex, and immune function Ways to incorporate meditation with kids for better sleep and calmer interactions The way terrible questions lead to terrible answers… and the ones to stop asking yourself internally And more! Resources We Mention Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More: The 15-Minute Meditation Programme for Extraordinary Performance by Emily Fletcher The Fountainheadby Ayn Rand More From Wellness Mama 162: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics & How to Be 10% Happier 141: How to Accept Yourself, Foster Community, & Be Unlimited with Dr. Mark Atkinson 313: The Tapping Solution to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Pain With Nick Ortner Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We value knowing what you think and this helps other moms find the podcast as well. Read TranscriptChild: Welcome to my Mommy’s podcast. This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals – superfood products from the hive that help support your family’s health. Right now, their Propolis has been a lifesaver with all of the sniffles and coughs going around where we live. If you’re not familiar with it, Propolis is a resinous mixture that bees make in the hive and contains over 300 compounds including polyphenols and compounds that are antibacterial and a compound called pinocembrin that acts as an antifungal. Some studies have shown that propolis can speed wound healing. It’s natural antibacterial and antifungal properties also make it great for fighting the sniffles. At first sign of any sniffles, sore throat or coughing, I spray propolis in the throat and it almost always helps us bounce back quickly. I also use propolis before flying to avoid picking up anything on the plane. You can save 15% on propolis and all beekeepers naturals products at beekeepersnaturals.com/wellnessmama with the code wellnessmama This podcast is brought to you by Wellnesse… a new company I co-founded to tackle the toughest personal care products and create natural and safe products that work as well as conventional alternatives. I realized that even the most natural of my friends still used conventional toothpaste and shampoo because they weren’t willing to sacrifice quality. There are natural options and ones that work, but to find products that do both was almost impossible. We tackled the toughest first, creating the first and only natural toothpaste that is fluoride and glycerin free, and that has calcium and hydroxyapatite to uniquely support the mineral balance in the mouth. It also contains neem oil and green tea to support a healthy bacterial balance in the mouth and fight bad breath. Be the first to try it and our innovative natural hair care at wellnesse.com Katie: Hello and welcome to the Wellness Mama Podcast. I’m Katie with wellnessmama.com and I’m here with Emily Fletcher, who is the founder of Ziva Meditation and world

314: Why We Need Meat (& So Does the Planet) With Anya Fernald

A look at the recipes on my blog shows that I consider meat to be an important part of a healthy diet. I realize this stance can be highly controversial given the poor diet, environment, and climate impact of commercial meat-raising practices. This is why I asked Anya Fernald — a leader in the high quality, organic, and premium food market — to talk to us today about a different (and better) way to approach this issue. Anya Fernald is the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo, which raises livestock on 27,000 acres of organic farmland inCalifornia. They follow regenerative farming practices that have the ability to revolutionize the entire industry into climate-positive operations. As one of IncMagazine’s 100 Female Founders, one of the 40 under 40 by Food & Wine, and aregular judge on Iron Chef America since 2009, Anya is just a fascinating person to talk to about food and the food industry in general. I can’t wait to dive in! Episode Highlights With Anya Fernald How the environment o...

313: The Tapping Solution to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Pain With Nick Ortner

I’m here today with Nick Ortner, the CEO of The Tapping Solution, a company with a mission to bring tapping to the mainstream. What is tapping, you ask? Think of it as modern psychology meets ancient Chinese acupressure, but self-administered in the comfort of your home. I use it during times of stress or when I’m trying to derail a negative habit. It’s calming and has scientifically proven benefits. In this episode, Nick and I walk you through the science of tapping and how to try it for yourself. Also check out Nick’s app (linked in the resources), which I have on my phone. It has very simple tapping exercises that you can use for everything from stress to sleep, to pain, to emotional eating, to learning, to exercise, to fear of flying — literally everything! Episode Highlights: The Tapping Solution How pressure on certain parts of the body calms fight or flight response Why tapping is also called Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) The incredible (science-backed) connection be...

312: What to Expect & How to Prepare for Menopause with Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs

Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs is a board-certified family and functional medicine physician with 22 years of clinical training and experience. I met Dr. Lyla when she joined SteadyMD, which I’ve shared about before. I knew I wanted to ask Dr. Lyla to be on the podcast when I learned she is an expert in women’s hormone health especially during the (often tough) time of life we know as menopause. This episode covers everything about menopause, from how to know when it’s approaching to concrete steps you can take to reduce undesirable symptoms along the way. We also talk about hormone replacement therapy and whether this the best or only option for women looking for hormonal support as they age. I’ll definitely be taking notes on this interview as I’m not an expert (yet!). I’m grateful to Dr. Lyla for being here to address a topic that affects so many women and isn’t talked about enough from a proactive perspective. Episode Highlights With Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs How to tell when menopause ...

311: Getting Unstuck From Self-Sabotage With Erin Pheil of MindFix

It’s so easy to get stuck in our own thoughts and insecurities, and so tough to break the cycle! Today’s episode is all about self-sabotage and how to remove mental roadblocks that are barriers to success or happiness. I am here with Erin Pheil, the founder of the MindFix Group, a program that has a track record of helping people get mentally unstuck and turn their lives around. Erin has an unheard-of 95% success rate at helping her clients to see measurable results in areas where they have been stuck for years. Today, Erin explains how to think ourselves out of toxic thoughts and habits and embrace a new way of thinking.I’ve worked with Erin myself and it was fascinating to see the mental changes that happened. It’s a powerful tool moms and kids could benefit from and I’m grateful to Erin for sharing her message with the world! Episode Highlights With MindFix How chronic pain launched her career The thoughts that warp our view of reality Ways to change a belief once you’ve in...

310: Can Our Soils Heal Us? How Regenerative Agriculture and Home Gardens Can Improve Our Health

Today on the podcast we’re talking all about regenerative agriculture, what it is, and how to apply it to a home garden. By using these principles that rebuild and nourish the soil, you can grow nutrient-dense food for your family inexpensively and without a lot of time and effort. Leah Webb has worked in nutrition and gardening since 2009. She lives in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband and two children, and they are the reason she got started in homesteading, gardening, and cooking from scratch. Her diet and homegrown organic foods are part of her integrative approach to caring for her children, who suffer from food allergies and cystic fibrosis. Also check out Leah’s grain-free, sugar-free, dairy-free family cookbook which is a comprehensive guide for families interested in gracefully implementing a whole foods diet. Episode Highlights With Leah Webb The health struggles that brought Leah to the realization she needed to grow her own food How she learned the ropes...

309: How I Overcame Trauma (and Lost 50 Pounds)

Today I’m opening up and sharing about my own innerjourney over the past year and how that led to dramatic physical changeswithout major diet and exercise changes. If you’d told me a few years ago that something like that was even possible, I would not have believed you. My journey involved realizing firsthand justhow connected the mind and body are. I could do all the healthy things I wanted, but ultimately I had to dig deep and learn how to address the mental andemotional aspects I’d ignored for so long. I’ll share what worked for me andthe resources that helped along the way. What worked for me might not work for someone else, but we can share and inspire each other! Wellness Mama Weight Loss Episode Highlights The trauma my body couldn’t forget My biggest obstacles to healing, and how I found a way forward Ways we self-protect as a result of emotional and physical wounds Natural ways to stimulate the vagus nerve (and why you’d want to) Why I decided to play instead of exer...

308: How to Use Your Hormones to Your Advantage With FloLiving

You’ve heard me talk about the importance of optimizing ourcircadian rhythm with food and light, but as women there’s another rhythm we all know well… that monthly cycle that fogs our brains, gets our food cravings going, and plays havoc with our emotions! It ruins everything, right? Well, Alisa Vitti is here today to change how we think about periods and all that comes with it! Alisa is a women’s hormone and functional nutrition expert and an absolute pioneer in women’s biohacking.After her own difficult journey healing her PCOS, she created a true menstrual health care platform based on functional medicine principles. It’s called FloLiving or the MyFLO app and using these programs has made a tremendous difference in how I approach my daily life. Alisa’s message is that with the right education, tools, and support, a women’s hormonal cycle can be a powerful advantage that guides us to daily rhythms and habits that allow us to thrive. You’re going to love her and this episo...

307: Anti-Aging Skin Science From the Inside Out With Dr. Emilia Javorsky

The way our skin looks and feels as we age isn’t determined just by genetics, or what cream we use, or how much we stay out of the sun! In many ways it is a reflection of everything we put into our bodies. Today, Dr. Emilia Javorsky returns to the podcast to tell us how to really nurture skin from the inside out by feeding it the right foods and nutrients. Dr. Emilia is a physician-scientist who specializes in dermatology and skin health. She works inearly-stage life sciences ventures and leads an artificial intelligence and medicine initiative with the Future Society. She’s also a TEDx speaker, part of “Forbes” 30 under 30 Class of 2017 in Healthcare, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper Community. It’s incredible to get to ask someone of her credentials all of my skin health questions… if you think of something I missed, let me know in the comments below! Episode Highlights With Emilia Javorsky Does sugar make our skin sag? What place natural sugars like...

306: Dangers of Mold Exposure & How to Protect Yourself From Mold Toxicity With Ann Shippy MD

Dr. Ann Shippy is a powerhouse on a very important mission to help people across the world live their healthiest lives using cutting-edge science, really specific research, and genetic information to treat the root causes of disease. She left engineering to attend the University of Texas medical school and is now board-certified in internal medicine and a certified functional medicine physician with a practice in Austin, Texas. If you live there, I cannot recommend her highly enough. While there are so many topics I would love to talk to Dr. Ann about, today we’re focusing on her personal story that got her into medicine in the first place. Ann noticed a significant decline in health despite a healthy lifestyle, and after much trial and tribulation traced it back to mold in her home. Now that she’s better,we go really deep into her hard-won expertise on mold exposure, mycotoxins, and what you can do if you suspect mold problems in your home. Episode Highlights With Ann Shippy How ...