Are you ready to embrace your inner wild woman?

Dr. Michelle Peris is a naturopathic doctor and women’s empowerment advocate on the show to provide you with clarity, certainty, and inner peace.

In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle will teach you how to connect and embrace your feminine side, otherwise called the Yin. She’ll encourage you to leave your domestication aside so you can tap into your intuition. 

You’ll also learn why community and connection are absolutely essential to personal satisfaction. To top it off, you’ll get easy ways to access the wisdom of your body. 

By becoming a wild woman, you’ll cultivate a level of self-love and integrity that you’ve never experienced before. 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Why Dr. Michelle became a naturopathic doctor.
• Who the wild woman is and the reason you rediscover find her.
• The powerful impact of community and connection.
• Breaking the conditioning of society.
• Tips to slow down and listen to your body.
• Seeing everything as an opportunity for growth.
• Increasing inner-trust. 
• Understanding the Yin. 

Where to Find the Guest:

https://the-wild-collective.com/ 

@_the_wild_collective

https://michelleperis.com/ 

@drmichelleperis

Memorable Quotes:

“I was not going to go into medicine at all, but I was going to be a dancer. But it was a light bulb moment when I found naturopathic medicine.” (5:25, Dr. Sarah)

“What I can teach you is about your body and everything you deserve to know in order to be an informed health consumer and a woman who knows that she's worthy, what to advocate for in the healthcare space and how to demand better health care.” (9:33, Dr. Michelle) 

“I think somewhere along the way, probably because of core wounds, we choose to pick, acceptance and wanting to appear worthy more than being in alignment with our truth.” (13:03, Dr. Michelle)

“Reclaiming your wild is becoming more and more, an inching, an inching closer to who you truly are and living in a life that's in alignment with your own integrity.” (15:01, Dr. Michelle)

“I think the coolest, most powerful thing we can teach women is that all of the answers are already within, we're just helping reveal them and unlock it.” (18:19, Dr. Michelle)

“We have to stop hoping that a vacation down the road is going to heal us and something miraculous is going to happen when we're on a beach. Because if you keep holding on to that dream and not working on the day-to-day, you are going to end up in the same thing.” (23:39, Dr. Michelle)

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How did one woman go from conservative southern Baptist to a sex, love, and relationship coach?

In today’s episode, Amanda Testa will tell her fascinating story and talk about her work to help women reconnect with their bodies. 

She’ll give you tips and tricks to rediscover your sensuality while tapping into the deepest parts of your desires. 

Amanda will also share an on-the-spot meditation to help you activate the 3 energy systems. 

With the practices you learn in this episode, you’re sure to gain more confidence, pleasure, and radiance in your everyday life!

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Practices to help light up your sensuality.
• Tips for men to become more in touch with their bodies.
• Building a self-care practice.
• Dissolving personal blocks.
• Tantra.
• How to use a jade egg.
• Bringing playfulness back into sex.
• Taking personal responsibility for your pleasure. 

Where to Find the Guest:

https://www.amandatesta.com/

@abtesta

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Memorable Quotes:

“It's really up to us to find our joy and tap into the awareness of what is pleasurable and to luxury in that and accentuate that in our daily lives.” (13:02, Dr. Sarah)

“When you're in the moment, it can be so much easier to connect. You can really be present with one another and be aware of what your partner is doing.” (13:59, Amanda)

“Imagination creates our reality, ultimately. So we've got to start imagining.” (16:13, Dr. Sarah)

“I think self-compassion is the number one key to moving forward and healing when it comes to sexuality, because it's so easy to be hard on ourselves.” (17:36, Amanda)

“What I think is the number one key with any relationship is, as we said, back in the beginning, what is it that you need? Can you communicate what you need and can you receive what you need?” (38:40, Amanda)

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Recent studies have found that there’s only a 3% decline in fertility levels between the age groups of 25 to 29 versus 35 to 39.

So if this is the case, why all the rush to get pregnant?

Today, Dr. Sarah speaks with a naturopathic doctor, endocrinologist, fertility specialist, and bestselling author Dr. Aumatma Simmons.

She’ll debunk the myths around fertility and explain why many women could get pregnant older than they think. 

Diving deep into holistic fertility, this conversation will explore all sides of treatment—body, mind, and spirit.

Prepare to rethink everything you’ve ever known about fertility. 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• How Dr. Aumatma entered the fertility field and why she is passionate about it.
• The true reason women are pressured to have children so early.
• Changing your mindset around fertility.
• Common fertility myths debunked.
• Holistic fertility methods. 
• Embracing your feminine energy.

Where to Find the Guest:

HolisticFertilityClinic.com

@holisticfertilitydoctor

Memorable Quotes:

“It's frustrating to be in this field of life where doctors are just not acknowledging science.” (6:40, Dr. Aumatma)

“Integrative medicine is more successful and I always feel honored and privileged that I get to be a part of it and have access to natural medicine.” (13:29, Dr. Sarah)

“We put so much value to this numerical age yet there's so many different things going on in our bodies and age to me is so much lower down on the list of value than so many other things.” (18:44, Dr. Aumatma)

“It's so important to not ignore the emotions that are coming up.” (24:32, Dr. Aumatma)

“Life is unfolding in a way that's helping us be who we're here to be.” (27:10, Dr. Aumatma)

“I think that the fertility call is really this call to help bring healthier children into the world. It's getting our bodies prepared so that we can have healthy children.” (44:54, Dr. Aumatma)

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How could you get MORE satisfied as you age?

In today’s episode, Dr. Sarah speaks with Debra Atkinson: functional health coach, fitness expert, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Flipping 50.

Debra will walk you through her personal fitness formula for aging women and prove that you can get moving no matter how old you are.

She’ll dive deep into the hormonal side of exercise and give you some easy tips for your own fitness routine.

You’ll hear the most common health mistakes women are making in midlife so you can avoid them for yourself.

After this episode, you’ll never let aging stop you from exercising! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Debra’s personal story of getting into the health industry.
• Tips for moving your body.
• What to look for in a fitness program.
• Adequate intensity. 
• Why you should listen to your body.
• How intention can help you achieve your fitness goals.
• The importance of recovery.

"Flipping 50's Fit U" Program: Debra Atkinson's Flipping 50's Fit U program offers freedom from analyzing points, calories, and numbers to track. It establishes an effective, practical routine that fits the needs and lives of women near 50 or beyond. https://gt281.isrefer.com/go/fit-u/drsarahmurphy/

Where to Find the Guest:

FlippingFifty.com 

@flipping50tv

Memorable Quotes:

“There's no pill that can replace exercise.” (5:49, Dr. Sarah)

“If there's too much risk, we throw it out because there's too many other choices that we can make to make it safe for you.” (14:19, Debra)

“Just shifting higher intensity movement to earlier in your day is a fantastic change.” (23:36, Debra)

“Fitness happens during the recovery, not during the workout.” (29:00, Debra)

“You can’t get fit if you’re exhausted.” (31:29, Debra)

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What if you could switch your mindset on your health efforts from something you have to do, to something you want to do?

Today’s episode features nationally recognized naturopathic doctor and educator Dr. Holly Lucille. 

In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Holly will motivate you to be your own healer and take full control of your health.

She’ll walk you through a handful of health tips that you can integrate right away while balancing all aspects of your life. 

Dr. Holly’s honest, authentic approach to healthcare will make you see doctors in an entirely new way. 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• How relational and work issues affect health. 
• Dr. Holly talks about her double-life in a band.
• What Dr. Holly does for creative expression.
• The impacts of Dr. Holly’s breast cancer diagnosis.
• The connection between food and health.
• The future evolution of Dr. Holly’s work.

Where to Find the Guest:

DrHollyLucille.com

Memorable Quotes:

“Especially when you’re talking about health and the foundations of health that are modifiable, usually it’s an inside job.” (3:21, Dr. Holly)

“I don't want to just teach. I want to facilitate understanding. I want to put the dots close together so that my patients can connect them by themselves and then own them.” (6:12, Dr. Holly)

“I love the idea of paying attention to the energy of situations in our lives and how we feel leaning in, or maybe backing out depending on, I think sometimes we disregard that intuition or the energy of how things feel. And it’s to me, key and fundamental.” (18:15, Dr. Sarah)

“Life is short. So the most precious resource is our time and energy.” (20:13, Dr. Sarah)

“Taking control over what we do have control over is so, so, so important.” (32:59, Dr. Holly)

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How can you work hard while avoiding burnout?

Today, Dr. Sarah speaks with Uzochukwu Chima, the founder of Kaigo, a global health and wellness community in 20 cities throughout the U.S and the U.K. 

He’ll walk you through the topic of professional burnout, explaining why it happens and how to avoid it. 

He’ll also share many anecdotes from his own life, inspiring you to be flexible in your viewpoints and view life in an entirely new way.

Uzochukwu will leave you with the hope that with the right precautions, burnout is completely preventable.

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Symptoms of burnout.
• Why he moved from traditional business and into the healthcare industry.
• The problems around disconnection and why it is so prevalent now.
• What Uzochukwu has learned from living in so many different countries.
• The importance of being flexible.
• How money gets in the way of living life and holding strong health. 
• The incredible power of dance.
• Uzochukwu’s vision for the future.

Where to Find the Guest:

KaigoApp.com

@uzochukwuchima

@kaigocard

Memorable Quotes:

“What I learned really, really quickly is nothing wrong in doing things 24/7, high level, putting all your effort into it. But you have to connect with it.” (5:52, Uzochukwu)

“Community is key and holistic healthcare is key also, to really help people heal.” (16:13, Dr. Sarah)

“If you want to change the world, change yourself.” (23:32, Uzochukwu)

“I think we need to challenge ourselves. I think we need to really, really, really, challenge the concepts that we have.” (25:56, Uzochukwu)

“I think what gets in the way is our addiction to money, unfortunately. And the fact that we let profit be more important than the truth and profit be more important than people's health and people's lives.” (31:05, Dr. Sarah)

“Dancing versus fighting, it’s always a winner. The world needs more of that.” (37:57, Uzochukwu)

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A betrayal you experienced DECADES ago could still be wreaking havoc on your health.

In today’s episode, Dr. Sarah speaks with Dr. Debi Silber, a holistic psychologist and founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute.

She explains that betrayal stored in the body can cause anything from anger to gut issues and that you might still be holding onto betrayal you forgot about long ago.

She’ll reveal how you can move from a place of hurt to healing, and release your betrayal once and for all.

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• How to tell if a betrayal is still affecting you.
• Mental and physical symptoms of Post Betrayal Syndrome.
• Why people take betrayal so personally.
• The 5 stages of Post Betrayal Transformation.
• The role of therapy in overcoming betrayal.
• Sometimes to rebirth the new, you need to destroy the old.
• Transforming and processing old hurts.

Where to Find the Guest:

ThePBTInstitute.com

@debisilber

Memorable Quotes:

“The interesting thing about betrayals is often what I see with my patients and even myself, as we might think we've moved past certain betrayals or traumas in our life, but maybe we haven't and maybe we're still struggling in some subconscious way.” (3:17, Dr. Sarah)

“Betrayal is one of those things that you cannot count on time to heal. It doesn’t work that way.” (5:52, Dr. Debi)

“Because it feels so intentional, we take it so personally.” (12:38, Dr. Debi)

“Like energy attracts like energy.” (17:35, Dr. Debi)

“If your therapist isn't highly skilled in moving someone through betrayal, it does more harm than good.” (21:32, Dr. Debi)

“Rebuilding is always a choice.” (23:34, Dr. Debi)

“To transform you have to be willing to get messy and uncomfortable.” (26:54, Dr. Debi)

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Meet Gabby Reece: a former professional volleyball player, speaker, author, model, and entrepreneur. 

In this episode, Gabby shares how she juggles her many roles and responsibilities without becoming burnt out, while still prioritizing self-care. 

She’ll also explain how to express yourself authentically and make a contribution in a way that’s aligned with who you truly are. 

All in all, Gabby will inspire you to surrender to the present moment and have more fun! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• How Gabby keeps self-care a priority.
• Gabby tells her story of finding vibrant health through volleyball.
• Personal accountability. 
• Gabby shares the highest and lowest points of her life.
• Leaning into more fun.
• Why you should never identify with what you do.
• Biohacks and lifestyle tips to live a healthier life.

Where to Find the Guest:

GabrielleReece.com

@gabbyreece

Memorable Quotes:

“We are not of much value to everyone else if we're a basket case because we haven't taken care of ourselves.” (8:00, Dr. Sarah)

“Part of being human, that is a creative expression.” (15:19, Gabby)

“It's felt good to be successful in certain pockets or accomplish certain things in sports or what have you. But I also knew it was going to make me miserable if I attached to it. (30:19, Gabby)

“To be in the world still like a child, I think that is really important.” (36:19, Gabby)

“I would say, especially to women if they’re moving towards middle age, it’s not an automatic death sentence.” (47:30, Gabby)

How do you manage your wild, creative soul? 

Sharon Gless is a Golden Globe and Emmy award winning actress on today’s episode to tell her story. 

Best known for her leading role in the television series Cagney & Lacey, Sharon shares how she defied all odds and found success in the entertainment industry.

She gives you her secrets to creating the life of your dreams and teaches you how to live as your full, authentic self. 

Artists might feel deeply, but that soul can be tamed. 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Why it took Sharon so long to acknowledge that she wanted to be an actress.
• How Sharon manages criticism and being in the public eye.
• Sharon’s favorite roles and characters.
• Gaining self-worth.
• Being introverted in an extroverted industry.
• Reincarnation and living a spiritual existence.

Where to Find the Guest:

SharonGless.com

@sharonglessreal

Book: Apparently There Were Complaints

Memorable Quotes:

“There is magic in the telling.” (9:15, Sharon)

“This podcast is about how we live a fulfilling, happy, satisfying life. And I think a big part of that is about being honest with what our dreams are and following those inner desires.” (14:00, Dr. Sarah)

“We don't have to know what it's going to look like, but we need to imagine what it's going to feel like if we got what we wanted.” (14:50, Sharon)

“The creative wild nature can make beautiful art or it can completely self-destruct a person.” (17:37, Dr. Sarah)

“It's important to know that we’re all human and we’re not meant to be perfect.” (32:34, Dr. Sarah)

“You have to really imagine what it feels like to have what you want.” (41:32, Sharon)

Have you cultivated your creativity?

Dr. Reef Karim is a double-board certified psychiatrist who left the world of academia to pursue his creative soul. Today, he specializes in upgrading the minds of entrepreneurs, speakers, and other creative professionals. 

Even if you don’t consider yourself a creative person, this episode will teach you that you are hardwired with creativity, and you just need to learn how to bring it out. 

Reef will walk you through creative blocks and how to overcome them, while sharing how to increase the creativity we have already brought forth. 

Altogether, this is an episode that will expand your vision, which will expand your creativity as a result! 

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Is creativity genetic or is it cultivated?
• Finding creativity in the small things.
• Engaging in cognitive flexibility. 
• The importance of following your inner wisdom.
• How creativity can help you move past psychological issues.  
• Why creativity goes with courage and sensitivity. 
• What lowers and increases creativity. 
• The definition of a mad genius.

Where to Find the Guest:

ReefKarim.com

@reefkarim

Memorable Quotes:

“If there’s a listener who’s listening right now and is like, ‘yeah, I’m not creative,’ you’re wrong. You are creative.” (3:11, Reef)

“To me, life is a creative process in itself. Every day we’re essentially improving our lives. To live is to be creative in my mind.” (4:05, Dr. Sarah)

“I think that the ability to connect with your sensitivity help you be more creative.” (9:04, Reef)

“I believe anytime you’re dealing with transformation, you’re either pushed by pain or you’re pulled by vision.” (11:39, Reef)

“I could write you a prescription, but expanding your mind is way more effective.” (25:15, Reef)

“Creativity is a muscle, so we can exercise it.” (25:42, Dr. Sarah)

“Don’t allow your intellect to diminish your soul. Don’t allow your cognitive to kill your creativity.” (32:03, Reef)