Ep. #96 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Todd Anderson, a former NFL conditioning coach and sleep optimization expert, as he shares his insights on how proper sleep can enhance hormone balance and overall health. We discuss his career evolution and fitness journey, as well as the  founding of Dream Recovery, which explores the vital relationship between sleep stages and daily vitality. We’ll delve into the psychological aspects of weight loss and learn about lesser-known sleep practices that can transform your night, like sauna sessions and mouth taping. Sleep is such an important part of our health, so let’s jump in and learn how to optimize our sleep!

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• 02:20 - Todd’s athletic background 
• 05:52 - Quality vs. quantity of sleep
• 08:26 - Front loading hydration and optimal meal times
• 14:33 - Implications of quality sleep
• 16:11 - Todd’s weight loss story
• 25:02 - Alcohol’s effect on sleep quality
• 29:13 - Heart rate variability
• 33:58 - Benefits of sauna and cold plunge
• 39:18- Cryotherapy
• 40:00- Optimal bedroom temperature 
• 42:05- Mouth taping and mouth breathing
• 46:42 - Eye masks
• 49:07 - Nose strips
• 51:11 - TV and phones before bed
• 53:51 - Sleep apnea
• 54:23 - Melatonin
• 55:14 - CBD and weed before bed
• 56:14 - Differences in men and women’s sleep needs
• 56:54- WiFi and bluetooth effects on sleep
• 57:35- Tips for shift workers

Ep. # 95 This week on Pursuit of Wellness, we're flipping the script as Fi takes over the interviewer seat and grills me with your burning questions! From dishing out my favorite cuts of red meat to how I manage stress, we're covering it all. Tune in for some dairy and gluten-free recipe inspiration, my current workout routine, and how I avoid candida and heavy metals. Get ready for a candid chat on balancing discipline in daily life and updates on my mental health and journey to conception.

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Topics Discussed

• 01:05 - Favorite cuts of red meat 
• 02:05 - Avoiding heavy metals 
• 04:43 - Dairy & gluten free meals 
• 06:37 - Current workout routine 
• 11:08 - Weight loss journey tips 
• 12:04 - Candida treatment 
• 13:39 - Stress management tips 
• 16:51 - Discipline & balance 
• 18:51 - Fasted workouts 
• 21:30 - Feeling like your true self 
• 24:09 - Fertility journey 
• 28:29 - Mental Health 
• 30:20 - Coachella 
• 32:14 - Almost 100 episodes! 

Ep. #94 Today on the Pursuit of Wellness, I’m thrilled to have Mimi Bouchard, the innovator behind the Superhuman App.  It’s easy to lose ourselves in the daily grind, but today's enlightening discussion about her unique activations that extend beyond traditional meditation was a revelation. We explored the concept of resilience, not just as bouncing back but as a pathway to gaining strength, wisdom, and empowerment, while shifting away from a victim mentality towards a future of success and abundance. We also examined how an entrepreneurial spirit can harmoniously blend with personal care, and discussed strategies for podcast marketing that might offer transformative opportunities. Joining this conversation with Mimi might just be the stepping stone you need to transform your self-image and embrace a life of abundance.

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• 04:10 - Mimi’s journey with the Superhuman App
• 15:34 - Mimi before her personal development journey
• 23:13 - Bounce back theory
• 24:27 - Victim mentality
• 27:37 - Interrupting negative thoughts on a day to day basis
• 33:19 - Lucky girl syndrome
• 35:40 - Pregnancy related activations
• 37:20 - “Clarity” and “Becoming”
• 44:28 - Letting go of shame
• 48:40 - Social media and business
• 52:33 - Finding success in your feminine energy
• 57:00 - Getting started with Superhuman

Ep. # 93 Today, I'm sharing some life updates and guiding you through my morning routine. We'll start with my first solo trip to Nashville and my recent vacation to Turks & Caicos, where I had the opportunity to swim with dolphins, along with a recent incident involving mushroom chocolate. Then, I'll take you step by step through my morning routine, including skincare, workouts, breakfast, and spending time with my new puppy, Arnold, and all the moments in between.

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• 04:28 - Recent travels
• 08:03 - Swimming with dolphins 
• 10:37 - The mushroom chocolate incident 
• 13:41 - In-laws visiting Austin & bread making
• 17:53 - Nighttime routine
• 20:02 - Waking up with the sun
• 22:03 - Morning skincare & my first drink of the day 
• 23:45 - Puppy time with Arnold 
• 27:47 - Getting my electrolytes in 
• 29:15 - Workout routine 
• 30:30 - Breakfast 
• 33:26 - Supplements & mindfulness practice 

Ep. #92 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Sweetgreen’s co-founder Nicolas Jammet. He explains how a senior project transformed into a nationwide movement aimed at redefining fast food through transparent, nutritious offerings. Nicolas highlights the evolution of Sweetgreen's menu, which emphasizes protein-rich dishes and the use of wholesome ingredients like extra virgin olive oil. He also shares insights into his personal wellness journey and how significant life events like marriage and fatherhood have influenced his health perspective. Together, we discuss Sweetgreen's commitment to soil health, seasonal menus, and its mission to expand access to wholesome food, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future.

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Topics Discussed:

• 02:45 - The story of Sweetgreen
• 05:46 - Challenges of scaling a business
• 10:06 - Shift in trends with customers 
• 16:35 - Customer faves
• 18:13 - Removing seed oils from Sweetgreen
• 22:47 - Adding steak to the menu 
• 24:19 - Thoughts on diet and nutrition trends
• 27:55 - Sweetgreen’s 230 locations 
• 30:46 - Nicolas Jammet’s personal health journey 
• 33:20 - Maintaining health while being a parent 
• 34:43 - Nutrition during fertility 
• 37:02 - Sweetgreen’s supply chain team
• 41:06 - Focus on protein plates and opening new locations
• 42:16 - Having a strong connection with your food

Ep. #91 On today’s episode, Fi and I return for another girl chat, sharing tales hotter than the summer sun, complete with wellness tips, celebrity encounters, and wardrobe mishaps. Our conversations range from wild Miami bachelorette parties to Austin's unique eclipse-watching culture, letting you in on our latest adventures and practical advice amidst the chaos. I went on a quick business trip to Mexico, while Fi deals with Airbnb drama in Miami, and we both learn from an unexpected psychic encounter. As we move past wild nights, we reflect on managing major life events and health journeys, discussing everything from wedding planning to cancer recovery. Join us on this podcast journey, where we balance laughs with wellness lessons, all while navigating life's surprises.

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• 01:08 - Personal catchup with Fi
• 03:17 - The eclipse
• 04:16 - Pickleball in Austin
• 05:02 - Austin 10k
• 09:20 - Austin vs. Los Angeles
• 13:03 - Fi’s Miami drama
• 17:28 - Bachelorette highlights
• 22:38 - Fi’s psychic reading
• 30:28 - Mari’s Mexico trip
• 34:59 - Mari’s new garage gym
• 37:25 - Lip Blush
• 38:56 - Bloom at Target and Bachelorettes
• 40:25 - Digestive issues
• 43:16 - Hormone regulation post birth control
• 45:43 - Austin POW girls meet up and Mari’s birth plan
• 49:40 - Wedding planning
• 53:29 - Health recovery after Cancer
• 55:48 - POW updates

Ep. #90 Today  I welcome back Danielle and Kayleigh from Clearstem for a part two on the Pursuit of Wellness. If you haven’t already heard part one, I highly recommend you go back and listen here - it’s the perfect introduction.  In Part 1, we covered all the basics and today we are going to be doing a deeper dive on all things acne. We touch on common problems in patients’ lab work, mold, acne, candida, caffeine, pore clogging ingredients and even how to order at restaurants. 

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• 02:16 - Part two with Danielle and Kayleigh of Clearstem 
• 03:06 - Acne Lab program
• 08:01 - Common problems in patients’ lab work
• 09:54 - Fasting blood sugar and cortisol
• 11:01 - Approach to caffeine
• 20:35 - Returning to routine and rebound timelines
• 21:47 - Recommendations for eating out
• 25:09 - Diet soda
• 31:26 - Pore clogging ingredients
• 35:25 - Struggling through acne and being one with the customer
• 41:03 - Retinoid and purging
• 45:52 - Microneedling do’s and don'ts
• 50:16 - Zit patches
• 51:39 - Perioraldermatits
• 53:22 - Makeup brand recommendations 
• 58:00 - Acne safe hair care
• 01:00:59 -  Skin spray
• 01:04:58 - Sexy people get acne

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Ep. #89 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I’m joined by Christian Guzman. He sits down for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, bodybuilding, and where his business is at now. 

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Topics Discussed:

• 03:02 - Christian Guzman’s journey
• 05:40 - Christian’s influences
• 07:52 - Creative vs business
• 08:50 - Figuring out your own business
• 19:57 - Summer shredding
• 21:01 - Bodybuilding competitions
• 23:26 - Recovering from competitions
• 26:44 - “Proud, but never satisfied”
• 29:25 - Motivation in business and fitness
• 30:48 - Alphalete
• 33:00 - Alphaland
• 36:03 - Christian and Heidi’s love story
• 39:30 - Struggle with Adderall
• 44:36 - Current health goals
• 47:33 - Christian’s 10 goals
• 49:45 - What’s next for Alphalete
• 52:30 - Being the face of the company
• 56:38 - What wellness means to Christian

Ep. #88 On today’s episode, I sit down with Heidi Somers aka Buff Bunny and discuss her journey from the snowy vibes of Alaska to the fitness hustle in Texas. Along the way, she turned Buff Bunny into a powerhouse of women's empowerment, all while keeping it real about the ups and downs of business life, from moving states to winning over a growing bunch of fans who dig her business smarts and meal prep tips. We also get into the real talk about the impact she’s made online, the special moments with fans, and the personal stuff like planning a real-deal wedding and tackling fertility challenges, all with the fitness world buzzing around her. Heidi’s take on fashion inclusivity and gearing up for motherhood leaves us feeling pumped about the many layers of wellness and chasing what you love. So, let's dive into this chat and uncover the raw and real side of thriving in the fitness game and beyond.

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• 04:37 - Heidi Somers and the start of Buff Bunny
• 08:08 - Heidi’s childhood and story 
• 25:04 - Work ethic and being motivated by fear
• 31:22 - Heidi’s journey with fitness
• 34:06 - Feeling sluggish due to your diet
• 40:56 - Importance of learning to set boundaries
• 42:47 - Beginning to blog 
• 47:06 - Being at the epicenter of fitness
• 51:15 - Fertile era and thinking about motherhood
• 54:22 - Heidi’s love story
• 01:05:16 - The start of Buff Bunny Collection
• 01:11:09 - Being a woman in the industry
• 01:15:05 - Navigating business and contracts
• 01:27:15 - Building the Buff Bunny brand mission
• 01:30:11 - Recognizing and celebrating your accomplishments
• 01:31:52 - Buff Bunny updates
• 01:36:27 - Wellness to Heidi

Ep. #87 Welcome back to the Pursuit of Wellness podcast, I am here solo today to chat with you and answer any questions. We go over Greg’s bday, my new chickens,  Stanley Cups, Austin meet ups and so much more.

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01:35 - Celebrating Greg’s birthday

04:51 - Feeling “full” in Austin

05:38 - Bloom updates and travel plans

06:42 - Mari and her chickens

09:41 - Traveling between Austin and LA

10:50 - POW Austin meetup

11:20 - Thoughts on the Stanley Cup

12:07 - Dos and Don’ts

14:11 - Losing fat and keeping muscle over 6 weeks

20:15 - Episode with Buff Bunny

20:24 - Plans for a live podcast

21:07 - Aloe juice recommendation 

21:45 - BPD diagnosis

23:54 - Arnold and Lulu

27:59 - Weekly workout schedule

28:47 - Acne safe makeup

29:43 - One tip for business success

30:30 - Religious background

31:14 - Horseback riding and suggestions for beginners

32:42 - Progesterone

33:25 - Macros for PCOS

33:49 - Van life adventures

Ep. #86 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I'm thrilled to have Krista from Almost 30 joining me to explore how our early experiences shape who we become. We delve into the nuances of family life and the profound impact of our first roles as caregivers, revealing the deep-seated influences of our upbringing. Our conversation navigates the complexities of mother-daughter, romantic, and platonic relationships. Krista and I discuss some of our personal stories in love and life and talk about the importance and difficulties of setting personal boundaries. As we conclude, Krista  introduces her Mother Wound Healing Retreat in Portugal, a sanctuary for profound personal growth. This episode calls to embrace your own healing adventure, filled with self-love and discovery.

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• 19:11 - Bubble theory and triggering situations
• 21:40 - Wanting to change your partner’s reality
• 25:08 - Attracting an emotionally available partner
• 29:45 - Navigating authentic relationships
• 35:15 - When to say “no” in friendships
• 40:00  - Codependency in friendships and relationships
• 43:30- Community and fear of abandonment
• 47:35 - Having awkward conversations
• 56:23 - You can’t rely on your partner for everything
• 59:01 - Working through body Image 
• 01:00:53- Living a healthy lifestyle without retriggering yourself
• 01:05:17 - Tips for navigating big life transitions