Today’s episode is...different.

It’s a solo episode with little ol’ me and I am sharing with you some insights into the current season I am journeying through, sharing lots of gratitude and giving an update on the current status of the podcast….and what’s up next. You’ll need to tune in to find out ;) 

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Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guest on the show today is Candy Nicholson.  

An introduction and hello message from our guest:

“I’m Candice Aka Candy . I’m just A fun free spirited girl from Wisconsin with a passion for health and fitness with a goal to try to help as many people as I can! I want my clients to enjoy fitness but also be realistic in the process! I have over 15 years experience in fitness including teaching large bootcamps and Zumba classes and virtual training . Check me out ... I promise you won’t be disappointed . You will simply say to yourself ..why didn’t I do this sooner!” 

In this episode, Candy and I bring you the goods on all things fitness, nutrition and tending to your body. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, Candy [ 2:29 ]
• Candy’s personal journey [3:31]
  Philosophy on fitness  [7:05]
• Creating motivation [13:40]
• Philosophy on nutrition  [17:20]
• Connecting to your “why” [27:30]
• Creating energy [30:10]
• Closing messages [35:20]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Candy here: Candy's Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guest on the show today is Mona Sharma.  

Mona Sharma is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry who works with high profile clients around the world. As Will Smith’s nutritionist, she has a recurring role on the Facebook series Red Table Talk where they profile her work with Will, and the entire Smith family’s healing journey. Mona has seen first hand the healing power of food and mindfulness to heal, having grown up living on an Ashram. Her approach is rooted in this philosophy - food as medicine, movement as therapy and mindfulness as the journey to optimize health. Mona is also the founder of XicamaTM, an innovative line of functional beverage products that deliver gut health and immune boosting benefits of the superfood jicama.

In this episode, Mona and I dive deeply into the power of mindfulness, food and our gut microbiome and their effects on our own personal healing and overall health outcomes. Mona’s energy is so calming and peaceful and I know you are going to love feeling wrapped up in her wisdom during this episode. Enjoy! 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, Mona Sharma [ 1:53 ]
• Being led to transform  [3:02]
  Living on an Ashram [3:40]
• 3 Pillars of Health + Happiness [6:10]
• Gut health [8:02]
• Connection of mind and body [16:20
  Mindful mornings [18:50]
• Connecting with joy [32:40]
• Nutrition [42:30]
• Closing messages [50:10]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Mona here: Mona's Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guests on the show toda are Shai Rambod + Orian Shirihai.

Shai Rambod is an entrepreneurial leader with experience that spans across a variety of sectors.  Most of his career has been spent founding, managing, and operating B2B and B2C companies in the financial, health & beauty, wellness, and natural foods categories with a proven track record of success driving profitable growth. Currently, Shai is co-founder & Chief Executive Officer of MyChon, a B2C health & wellness company that developed a patented novel approach to measure mitochondrial function and is focused on empowering human healthspan potential. 

Prior to MyChon, Shai was an integral part of growing Cedra Capital Corporation, a B2B finance company specializing in small-ticket and middle-market equipment finance and fixed asset based lending.

Shai’s Board experience includes currently serving on the board of Community Healing Gardens and previously serving on the board of Young Leadership Division of The Jewish Federation.

Shai is an adventurer, traveler, and an avid motorcycle and racing enthusiast. He is also a speaker and mentor at the Merage Institute.

Orian Shirihai, MD, PhD is the director of the Metabolism Unified Research Theme at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) and Molecular & Medical Pharmacology at UCLA.  Prior to joining UCLA, Dr. Shirihai was with The Department of Medicine at Boston University Medical Center (BUMC) and Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Shirihai joined BUMC from the Department of Pharmacology at Tufts University, Boston where he was an Adjunct Associate professor. Dr. Shirihai did postdoctoral work with Prof. Stuart Orkin at Harvard University. At BUMC, his lab played a pivotal role in the development of cutting edge technology for high throughput respirometry in collaboration with Seahorse Bioscience (acquired by Agilent Technologies). Dr. Shirihai is a member and founder of the Mitochondria ARC (Advancing Research through Collaborations) which is part of the ARC system of BUMC department of medicine. Dr. Shirihai earned his MD and PhD degrees from the Faculty of Medicine at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology.

In this episode we throw it way back to science class and geek out on all things mitochondria and mitochondrial health. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guests, Shai Rambod[ 3:01]
• Cellular health  [3:48]
  Developing MyChon [10:40]
• A conversation with lead scientist at MyChon, Orian Shirihai  [12:30]
• Understanding the Mitochondria [12:10]
• Emerging mitochondrial research [17:40]
  The function of the mitochondria [24:12]
  Health + wellness practices for mitochondrial function [30:00]
  Energetic output and mitochondria function [32:10]
• The work at MyChon [49:02]
• Closing messages [54:30]

Links + Resources Mentioned

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My guest on the show today is Jen Esquer. 

Jen Esquer, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renown physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. As the founder of two transformative programs, “The Mobility Method” and “The Optimal Body,” she brings a unique, whole body approach to strength, mobility and pain-free living. In 2019, Jen was named one of the top 50 most influential healthcare professionals. Jen’s easily accessible approach has garnered her more than half a million followers on social media and more than more than 5 million views of her health and fitness videos. Jen has been featured in Shape Magazine, Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness and recently graced the cover of Oxygen Magazine. She’s also appeared on CBS, the RISE podcast with Rachel Hollis and more. When she’s not busy making videos, she’s doing breathwork or Acroyoga with her boyfriend who is also a doctor of physical therapy. They live in Los Angeles, California.

In this episode, Jen and I work through how you can learn to better connect with your body to sense how it is your body is feeling and to “get into your body” and learn to calm your nervous system with breathwork. Jen teaches you how to increase your strength, improve mobility and live pain free. I know you’re going to LOVE this episode and will be looking to learn even more from Jen and how you can discover your own optimal body. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, Jen Esquer [ 2:48 ]
• Being IN your body  [4:02]
  Gratitude for movement [7:40]
• Identifying pain as a signal + communication [12:30]
• Breathwork for calming your nervous system [17:40]
• Journaling for self-connection [38:20]
• Closing messages [50:10]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Jen here: Jen's Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guest on the show today is Erin Treloar.

Erin Treloar is a mom of 2, health coach, the founder of Raw Beauty Co. and host of the Raw Beauty Talks podcast. Fuelled by deep conversation, Ms. Vickies chips and helping women end their battle with food she is on a mission to redefine what beauty and wellness mean in today’s world.  Erin’s 12-week online program, The Shift launched in 2018 and has helped countless women stop the cycle of food restriction, overeating, self criticism and negative body image so that they can finally feel free in their body.

In this episode, Erin and I have a deep conversation around the difficulties many of us face as women in a society that places so much emphasis and pressures  on beauty, body image and appearance. Erin + Raw Beauty Co. have a mission to define beauty and help women free themselves from the anchors of food, weight and external judgements in order to value and love themselves for their hearts, their passions and their purpose. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, Erin Treloar [ 2:43 ]
• How Raw Beauty Co. began  [3:00]
  Disordered eating [4:20]
• Beliefs around enoughness [16:30]
• Steps to follow for healing your relationship with food + body [17:40]
• Connecting with joy [21:02]
• 5 key principles to follow [25:15]
  Awareness around the quality of your thoughts + beliefs [32:10]
  Principles of intuitive eating [48:05]
• Self sabotage [58:45]
• Closing messages [105:00]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Erin here: Erin's Instagram

Erin’s Free Gift To You : 5 Steps to End the Battle with Food & Your Body:

https://mailchi.mp/rawbeautytalks/free_guide

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guest on the show today is Liana Werner-Gray. 

Liana Werner-Gray is a three-time Best Selling Author of Cancer-Free with Food - foreword by Mark Hyman, MD., 10-Minute Recipes and The Earth Diet (publisher Hay House). She is an international speaker and Resident Health and Nutrition Coach at Complete Wellness NYC where she works alongside Dr Dana Cohen. Liana had a major wake up call in 2009 when she had a biopsy for a 3.7 cm tumor in her neck. Since then she started The Earth Diet blog which turned into her first published book. Now she lectures and teaches internationally about the benefits of consuming natural, whole food, visiting schools, corporations, churches, libraries, and police departments, including the NYPD, to educate people on making healthier choices. Liana and her work have appeared NBC, ABC News, CBS, and Fox television networks, on The Wendy Williams Show, News 12 NY, Doctors TV.  Liana was born and raised in Australia, and is based in New York City

In this episode, Liana shares her vast knowledge on nutrition and food choices that will directly benefit your bodies fight against disease and promote healing and restoration of your health. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, Liana Werner-Gray [ 1:58 ]
• Food addiction + binging [3:36]
  Foods that impact health + disease [4:20]
• The 15 Elimination foods [7:40]
• 10 foods that promote health + fight disease [50:10]
• Self-care routine [102:00]
• Closing messages [105:00]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Liana here: Liana's Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guest on the show today is Dave Asprey. 

Dave Asprey is the Founder & CEO of Bulletproof 360, creator of the global phenomenon Bulletproof Coffee, a two-time New York Times bestselling author, the host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, serial entrepreneur and global change agent.

Dave has dedicated over two decades of his life identifying and working with world-renowned doctors, scientists, luminaries of human existence, and innovators to uncover the most advanced methods for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dave’s discoveries and the companies he has founded offer tools that enable people the opportunity to take control of body, mind and biology – elevating human performance far beyond what we ever dreamed possible (OR “what was previously deemed possible”)

By employing the principles of “biohacking” (a term added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary in September of 2018 with Dave’s influence) Dave has lost over 100 pounds, upgraded his brain, learned to sleep more efficiently in less time and become a more effective entrepreneur, husband, father and overall human-being. Dave has been featured on media outlets such as The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, Nightline, Dr. Oz, The Steve Harvey Show and more. His impact has been felt on a global scale. He is a true game changer and maverick.

In this episode, Dave and I dive into the most current and latest science for regenerative health practices and hacking our health and brains to live our best lives and embrace longevity and vitality. Dave’s goal is to live until he’s 180 years old...and inside of this episode you’ll hear him speak on how this is possible and the advances happening to really elevate and maximize human performance and health. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, Dave Asprey [ 3:27 ]
• Dave’s heath journey  [3:40]
• The 4 Killers [6:40]
• Biohacking [14:03]
• Steps to take toward better health [17:00]
  Knowing your sources + educating yourself  [23:40]
• Creating more energy  [31:00]
• Inflammation [39:20]
• Functional lab tests [41:10]
• Living to 180 years old [44:10]
• Closing messages [50:00]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Dave here: Dave's Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guest on the show today is Breanne Gibson.

Breanne,, MSc, DHN, ROHP, RNCP is a speaker, regenerative coach, holistic nutrition expert, and permaculture consultant.  Through her regenerative coaching and leadership practice she helps female founders, executives, and leaders harmonize with nature by regenerating their personal inner and outer environments, optimizing their female biology, and developing resilience from within, so they can unlock powerful levels of energy, creativity and presence.

She is also the founder of Grow Your Own Nutrition helping conscious mamas, families and organizations design and grow their own regenerative food gardens.

Prior to founding her own company, she served as an Environmental Analyst in Medical Intelligence in the Canadian military writing human health risk assessments for countries worldwide based on environmental factors.

In this episode, Breanne and I focus on what the process looks like to really harmonize and ground more into your connection with nature through learning how to regenerate your own personal inner and outer environments. We also talk about Breanne’s beautiful work in supporting conscious mama’s, families and corporations in designing and growing their own regenerative food gardens. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, Breanne Gibson [ 2:26 ]
• What is a regenerative lifestyle? [3:20]
• Five pillars of regenerative living [8:15]
• Regenerative food gardens [14:30]
• A closer relationship with nature [20:10]
  Energy release  [26:05]
• Personal health + grounding routines  [35:00]
• Food Gratitude [44:20]
• Closing messages [50:00]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Breanne here: Breanne's Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program

My guest on the show today is James Swanwick.

James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, which helps people reduce or quit alcohol; and creator of blue-blocking glasses Swannies by Swanwick Sleep, which improve your sleep. Swanwick has interviewed celebrities including Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

In this episode James and I talk about the effects of alcohol on the body and within your life as it relates to your sleep quality, productivity, mental clarity and the fulfillment of deepened relationships in sobriety. 

In This Episode:

• Meet today’s guest, James Swanwick [ 2:49 ]
• 30 day alcohol free challenge [3:20]
• Being sober and the positive effects [5:15]
• Societal + cultural conditioning around alcohol  [8:30]
• Communicating alcohol freedom [13:10]
  Smiling assassins  [17:10]
• Toxins in alcohol + health benefits of sobriety [19:05]
• Activities to do in replacement of drinking  [24:20]
• Health routines [31:40]
• Caffeine intake [42:00]
• Sleep hygiene [44:15]
• Blue blockers [52:00]
• Closing messages [100:00]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with James here: James's Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: Libby's Instagram
Enroll in the Vitamin You Self Study Course here: Vitamin You Program