Ep 132. Why are chronic symptoms more common among “type A” perfectionists who struggle to slow down? How does the nervous system directly connect to histamine intolerance? We are back with Michelle Shapiro, RD for a deeply moving conversation on what it actually means to “regulate your nervous system” in a world where social media makes it look easy. If you’re dealing with mystery, chronic histamine symptoms – this is the missing piece you need to know in order to begin feeling safe in your body once again. In this part 2 deep dive, Michelle Shapiro explains the crucial connection between anxiety, nervous system dysregulation and chronic immune activation. She shares why the path to healing requires both practical tools to reduce symptoms in the moment AND addressing the emotional patterns that keep our bodies stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Michelle also walks us through how to “separate the symptoms from the response to the symptom,” build nervous system resilience by learning how to say no, owning your “weird,” setting boundaries, and embracing your authentic needs. For anyone feeling trapped in a spiral of unbearable symptoms, this episode provides a road map for creating safety within your body, even when you are at your lowest. 

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Why nervous system activation could be the missing piece to healing histamine issues 

• Why chronic illness often appears in "hypervigilant people pleasers" 

• The paradox of spiritual healing vs. immediate symptom management

• How trauma and childhood experiences shape our threat response

• The importance of creating physical and emotional safety in order to heal

• Why relationships and community support are crucial for nervous system regulation

• Tools and tips to expand your nervous system capacity while still living your life 

• Why symptoms are temporary messengers 

• The role of the limbic system in MCAS

• What’s happening on a cellular level during a histamine flare

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Ep 130. Welcome to Season 6, and the mark of a brand new chapter for What’s The Juice Podcast. Wellness is changing, humanity as a collective is changing… each and every one of us are going through huge internal shifts right now. When I sat with the question, ‘how can I be of maximum service to my community at this very moment?’ I realized that at least for right now, that doesn’t look like another episode about your circadian rhythm. It doesn’t look like another complicated protocol to add to your to do list. In the age of information overload, we now know what we “should” be doing to take care of ourselves – I’m more interested in unpacking the deeper, not-so-palatable reasons as to why we sometimes can’t or don’t. The things we think we’re alone in carrying, like shame or guilt, that prevent us from hearing our own inner wisdom and voices about what our bodies actually need separate from an IG perfect morning routine. 

I’m ready to show up as a fuller, wiser version of myself and speak even my ugliest truths because telling our stories is what free us from that shame. This means I also get to speak to the fullness of YOU, and the big life you’re working so hard to create by facing your deepest layers. Let’s talk about all the things we struggle with behind closed doors: how to build a real relationship with yourself after a lifetime at odds, candid chats about vices, friendship breakups, and rediscovering your inner child so that she can get you through this often magical but sometimes extremely difficult life. Come along for solos, Q&As, conversations between everyone from thought leaders to my very best friends.

Starting off strong, today we’re chatting about periods of death and rebirth. Massive transitions are a part of life, but how do we best care for ourselves during a time when it feels like the world we once knew is ending? What do you do when you wake up one day and your life no longer fits – you know you need to say goodbye to the way things are, but you’re terrified of jumping when you don’t know what’s next? I'm breaking down my last couple of years and the terrifying experience of letting go, sitting in nothingness, and trusting that something new will be born. I’ll be sharing the very best wisdom I learned from the pain. Whether you're ready for a change in your career, relationships, or sense of identity, this episode is a comforting reminder that growth is necessary, nonlinear, and ultimately SO worth it. 

HERE'S THE JUICE

• Why we’re so afraid of change and how to understand that the “death” before a rebirth is necessary

• What to do when you know a part of your identity has expired, but you can’t quite see what’s next yet

• How to know when you're entering a period of restructuring and change (and the signs your life might be giving you that it's time to course-correct)

• Why major life pivots are essential even if our society doesn't value us during them – how to train your brain to know that discomfort and pain come before growth and birth

• Embracing the idea that your worth isn't dependent on your creations and productivity, but rather your innate ability to create in the first place

• How to navigate misalignment and have patience for ourselves when we don’t listen to our inner voice and fall off our path

• The power of the unknown and why jumping into it is sometimes the only way forward 

• How to create space for rest and reflection in small ways on a day-to-day basis & why nature can be an influential teacher and source of comfort during transitions

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Ep 129. Have you ever wondered why homeopathy and plant medicine have so many success stories? Are you curious about the magic that occurs when we connect with the soul of a plant? Lauren Baca, an herbalist and bioresonance practitioner, dives into the science behind what’s happening on a cellular level when we harness the healing power of plants. She explains how your body can literally tell you which plants and dosages are meant for you, shares her personal experience finding herbalism, and offers an immense amount of tangible herbal wisdom along the way. I fully believe that Lauren’s deep understanding of bioenergetic medicine can help so many of you and I can’t wait for you to hear this powerful conversation between two plant lovers.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Why herbalism is really about connecting with the souls of plants, just as we would with other human souls.
• How Lauren got started in herbalism and the herbs that have impacted her the most
• How plant medicine (our oldest medicine) can help us come back into right relationship with ourselves
• What suppressed physiology is and why can plant medicine is so great at treating the root cause
• The exact herbs that can help with codependency
• What bioenergetic testing and biofeedback are and how you can effectively match yourself with the plants you need most

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Ep 128. Have you ever met a true kindred spirit whose story mirrors your own to a T? In this episode, Mari Llewellyn, founder of Bloom and host of the Pursuit Of Wellness Podcast, joins Oliva to share her story of going from rock bottom to owning a massive wellness empire. Over the years Mari shifted her focus from the “before and after photo” to valuing balance more than perceived positive extremes. She also dives into her mental health struggles with BPD and OCD, breaking free of codependency, and what her real lived experience looks like behind the scenes. This episode is a true masterclass in what it means to find your why and trust yourself enough to see it through.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• The wild similarities between Olivia’s and Mari’s stories and how they turned their lived experiences into powerful platforms for healing and community 

• How to spend time alone without the fear of loneliness

• Cultivating a level of self-awareness and curiosity in order to think about your behavior instead of just behaving  

• How to identify tools to nurture a balanced life and invest in the long term

• Why avoiding pain is NOT the answer & the power that comes with learning to sit in the pain as opposed to numbing out

• The unspoken sense of grief that comes from knowing that you’re not for everyone 

• Why Mari is choosing to embrace the weirdness in her life vs a curated aesthetic 

• The importance of learning that no one is coming to save you –  it’s up to you to change

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IG: @marillewellyn

Podcast IG: @pursuitofwellnesspodcast

YT: Mari Llewellyn

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Ep 127. What does ADHD *really* look and feel like – and does it manifest differently for women and men? Is it truly a lack of attention, or an “interest based nervous system,” where you have the ability to also hyperfocus where you’re truly passionate? Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic physician, dives into both her own lived experience with ADHD and expert insights on how to support ADHD symptoms both physically and emotionally. This episode is a real "put the pieces together" moment for anyone looking to understand their own sensitive nervous system to create a more balanced life. We explore a ton of juicy topics, including ADHD as an adaptation, the pain-pleasure pendulum swing, and why we create chaos in our lives to trigger brain stimulation. Laura beautifully outlines why ADHD can often manifest as a streak of genius and why folks with ADHD can so easily hyperfocus on what they love.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How symptoms of ADHD can vary quite a bit between childhood and adulthood

• The TRUE reason why time blindness is such an obstacle for folks with ADHD and identifying tools to help  

• Why people with ADHD oscillate between hyper-productivity and struggling to get anything done & how to find the middle ground

• Tangible ways to build up your nervous system 

• Why dopamine plays such an essential role in interest-based nervous systems 

• The idea that ADHD is actually an adaptation

• How to support ADHD symptoms through diet and managing histamines

• Why the liver plays a key role in ADHD symptoms

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IG: @drlauragouge

Website: Laura Gouge

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LINKS MENTIONED:

• The Man Who Sits with Death on Why Relationships Make a Life | Sah D’Simone

• ARE YOU ADDICTED TO DOPAMINE? - how to feel human again in a world full of overstimulation + choosing pain as much as pleasure with Dr. Lembke

Ep 126. Just because your body CAN do something doesn’t mean that it should! Were you one of those kids who was always crazy flexible? Do you go to the chiropractor because you’re afraid of getting worse, not because you’re actually seeing any improvement? Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor and hypermobility coach who has dedicated her career to supporting people with hypermobility, EDS and dysautonomia, honestly answers the controversial question, “Is chiropractics a pseudoscience?” In this episode, she breaks down the four types of hypermobility, diving deep into each one and identifying common symptoms. She shares her wealth of knowledge in the field, citing tangible day-to-day tips for folks with symptomatic hypermobility, HEDS, and EDS. Taylor truly understands the profound struggle behind these conditions and will leave you feeling armed with the information to fit the puzzle pieces of your own story together.

HERE’S THE JUICE: 

• Why Europe's medical practice should serve as a model for the US

• The importance of combining BOTH Western and functional medicine to create more patient-centered care

• If there are actual benefits to getting adjusted at a chiropractor or if it’s placebo 

• The 4 types of hypermobility and why hypermobility isn’t the same as flexibility

• Why asymptomatic hypermobility could become symptomatic post COVID or pregnancy

• The big signs that you may have HEDS/EDS, like blood flow issues 

• Why strength training can be so incredibly beneficial to folks with HEDS/EDS

• Exact triggers for HEDS/EDS flares and how to manage them

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LINKS MENTIONED:

thehypermobilechiro.com

Ep 125. Have you ever wondered what could be behind your brain fog? Is a thyroid disorder a forever thing or something that can be improved with intentional nutrition? Fiona Smith, a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, is on a mission to help her clients naturally support their hormones, brain function and thyroid health. In this episode, Fiona breaks down the detailed practices her clients complete to unpack the deeper “why” on their health journey and get to the bottom of their symptoms with true autonomy. She dives into the gut-brain axis, offering tangible, actionable steps for folks with ADHD to stick to healthy habits in the long term – and covers the one protein that could be directly contributing to brain fog and mental health decline more than any other. Fiona’s excitement and joy around sharing real-life solutions to the deeper root problems around gut-brain health and ADHD is palpable and infectious. 

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How Fiona teaches her clients to develop a strong relationship with their bodies through symptom journaling and curiosity around their inner knowing

• The brain-gut bidirectional highway and how fight or flight mode wreaks havoc on your gut

• Why children are experiencing an over-activation of their immune systems at younger ages

• What are the non-celiac gluten reactions that can happen in the lens of mental health, and how to test if you may have a non-celiac gluten intolerance?

• Answering the question: If you have Hashimotos, do you need to cut out gluten forever?

• A deeper dive into focusing on nutrient density in your diet and the life-changing results that can happen

• What are the top 5 minerals crucial to thyroid function?  

• How neurodivergence and ADHD play a role in gut health + taking steps to improve your health and stick to habits with ADHD 

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To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.

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Ep 124. What is the best way to prepare for having a baby? Sandra Sharpe, Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Health Coach, specializes in comprehensive, holistic, mind, body, and spirit postpartum support. In this episode, Sandra dives into all the nitty-gritty details of preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. She talks about the global infertility crisis and how poor mental health and undernourishment could be two of the main contributing factors. Sandra highlights the importance of the first 40 days after giving birth, highlighting practices utilized across cultures to support the pregnancy and postpartum journey, showcasing a beautiful alternative to the commonly heard “bounce back” mentality.

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• How pregnancy and motherhood often heighten mental health issues and insecurities, so addressing those problems BEFORE pregnancy can be incredibly beneficial 

• Why cultivating awareness in our bodies and being vocal about what we need can be the catalyst in changing the perfectionist “I Can Do It All” mindset

• How Diet culture from the 90s has created an undernourishment epidemic (and nourishing our bodies is so crucial for pregnancy!)

• Tangible ways to identify support and communicate your needs to make the postpartum period smoother 

• Sandra’s health journey and the changes she made in her postpartum healing from her first child to her second

• Why journaling and writing letters can be healing and how to utilize this practice as a tool during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum

• What Middle Eastern cultures practice in the First 40 Days postpartum to promote healing

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

To shop our new PCOS protocol “The Cysters Kit” at 15% off, click HERE

To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.

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Ep 123. Calvin Scheller is an 18-year-old science extraordinaire who began studying and mastering medical literature in order to better communicate with his physicians after his own experience with autoimmune disease at the young age of 13. His courageous journey of self advocacy during a time when he felt alone and baffled by his symptoms led him to memorize, digest, integrate, and teach others about the complex mechanisms within our bodies (and how to heal through nutrition and lifestyle). He is a superb science communicator and now health coach – taking the difficulty out of reading medical studies, and putting the power of their information in our hands. Today, Calvin gives us a master class on insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, PCOS and why carbohydrates are NOT the cause of these conditions. We discuss the dietary factors that contribute to insulin resistance (and the many misconceptions you’ll find online), as well as the best ways to increase your insulin sensitivity and master your metabolic health well into old age. 

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• Why carbohydrates are not the cause of insulin resistance

• How excess dietary fat is more problematic for insulin resistance than excess carbs or sugar

• Why saturated fats can be more inflammatory within the context of insulin resistance than plant fats

• The true mechanism behind insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome: excess fatty acids within our cells

• How we can burn off the fatty acids that cause insulin resistance and why blood sugar spikes aren’t the FULL issue, they’re more of an effect

• Why insulin resistance begins and how it’s actually an adaptation

• How inflammation also drives insulin resistance and other holistic factors you need to take into account like chronic gut infections, to mineral deficiencies like zinc, to stress, processed foods, sleep issues and more

• Why insulin resistance within the ovaries is specifically tied to PCOS and exactly how to target this with diet and lifestyle

Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

To shop our new PCOS protocol “The Cysters Kit” at 15% off, click HERE

To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.

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Links Mentioned:

Alan Aragon’s Research Review Papers

Ep 122. We’re kicking things off with an impromptu hello and life update from Olivia — then diving into the nitty gritty with Courtney Swan, a real food activist who is on a mission to fix our broken food system. Today she’s answering the question: are GMOs safe for consumption? There are five genetically modified crops on the market that have become so abundant that they’re used in almost all packaged foods… knowing what they are and where they’re found is the key to learning how to eat your way around corruption in our food supply. In this episode, Courtney articulately breaks down the practices being used in agriculture today – clarifying ways we can be supporting farmers doing things right (and tangible ways to not fall victim to our current food system).

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• What are the five genetically modified foods? WHY do we have such an overabundance of them on the market?

• What food lobbying is and why soda is more accessible on food stamps than produce

• How monocropping is negatively affecting farmers  

• How food hybridization and genetically modifying our crops are not the same practice

• What the problem with corn is now, and why we are continually overfed and undernourished

• Why seed oils are in so many of our foods – creation from industrial waste products 

• The best practices that you can adopt day-to-day to help decrease your consumption of seed oils and reduce inflammation 

Connect with Courtney:

• https://www.realfoodology.com/
• IG & TikTok: @Realfoodology
• The Realfoodology Podcast: https://www.realfoodology.com/podcast

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• Organic Olivia Instagram 

• Olivia’s Instagram

• TikTok

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Mentioned Documentaries:

Genetic Roulette (GMO documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnhB99I86G8

Kiss the Ground (soil documentary): https://kissthegroundmovie.com/

Common Ground (regenerative farming doc): https://commongroundfilm.org/

Ep 121. What if you’ve never actually experienced your true personality? The truth is, when our hormones are out of whack, we’re totally different people. While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, there are some key ways that we can all reduce inflammation and regulate our hormones, according to Dr. Corina Dunlap, a naturopathic women’s health and hormone specialist. In this episode, she gets juicy about the link between cortisol and ovulation (hint: we’re all too stressed out) and dives deep into the importance of relationships – with others, ourselves and mother nature. 

HERE’S THE JUICE:

• What does it feel like when we’re safe in our bodies? This is what balanced hormones feel like! 

• How inflammation can affect our mood, and make it hard to understand what our baseline or that “safe” feeling should feel like. 

• What the “goldilocks hormones” are – we don’t want too little or too much of them! 

• What the first line of action should be in addressing ovulation issues 

• Why unplugging your wifi at night could be the best trick to getting better sleep

• How chronic stress doesn’t allow your body to feel safe enough to digest properly or ovulate

• The best practices that you can adopt day-to-day to help with inflammation.

• Clear questions you can ask yourself, like: is this me, or is this my hormones?

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• Instagram

• Website

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• Organic Olivia Instagram 

• Olivia’s Instagram

• TikTok

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LINKS MENTIONED:

• https://www.naturopathicbydesign.com/