Body Wise Podcast

Laura is teaming up with the period girl herself, Nicole Jardim, to talk about why your period is not meant to be a curse, how to educate yourself on cycle health, the importance of women’s health outside of our fertility, why hormonal birth control is NOT a magic pill, and how to advocate for your body and your overall health. This episode is filled with so many nuggets of wisdom from two people who are absolutely adamant about women’s health; it’s a must listen!

TOPICS:


• Meet Nicole Jardim and Fix Your Period (01:12)
• How cycle health education impacts overall wellness (05:12)
• Where to start and how to fix your period (08:01)
• The power of knowing your body (12:50)
• How changing your wellness narrative can improve your health (16:24)
• Changing your relationship with your period and your hormones (19:52)
• How your menstrual cycle affects your overall health (20:39)
• Gut health and your cycle (25:13)
• What diet is best for women (31:26)
• What happens when you fix your period (38:09)

RESOURCES: 

• Don’t forget to support Body Wise Podcast by leaving a rating and a review on iTunes.
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Find Nicole online at NicoleJardim.com, follow her on Instagram @nicolemjardim, and find her on Facebook at Nicole Jardim - The Period Girl
• Check out Nicole’s podcast: The Period Party
• Grab a copy of Nicole’s book, Fix Your Period

GET BODY WISE:

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Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

Laura is back! We are together in Tampa where we are co-parenting and finding new ways to support ourselves by supporting each other. Even with familial support, life is hard right now … and that’s okay. We are both very different in how we structure our day and our time to ourselves, and our kids bring even more variety to the mix. We thought it would be cool to share what we’re doing and what we’ve learned as we co-parent in this phase of life during the current crisis.

TOPICS:


• Laura’s back, what she’s been up to (00:48)
• Consequences of motherhood coming first, everything else second (02:45)
• How co-parenting with family benefits us as individuals (06:45)
• Our relationships with rest (09:43)
• Rediscovering passion within your calling (14:12)
• Empowerment through knowing ourselves and our bodies (22:47)
• Honoring yourself by slowing down (32:30)
• How our kids are responding to co-parenting (37:18)
• Future projects we’re planning together (41:59)

RESOURCES: 

• The Cycle Science Private Class has sold out, but we’ll keep you updated with new classes in the future!
• Don’t forget to support Body Wise Podcast by leaving a rating and a review on iTunes.
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

Balancing the struggle to feel comfortable in your body while figuring out how to appreciate who you are, striving for overall health, and still working on weight loss and fitness goals is a juggling act. It’s not as simple as calories in, calories out, fasting all the time, or getting a daily workout in, and the modern woman is carrying a heavier stress load than ever before. In this episode, Karen Martel is decoding weight loss and the biggest barriers for women.

TOPICS:


• How intermittent fasting can negatively impact sex hormones and weight loss (2:48)
• Stress for the modern woman (6:50)
• Women, keto, and fasting: why more isn’t better (10:18)
• Decoding weight loss for women (13:27)
• Why keto works for men (16:52)
• Calories in, calories out, and why it doesn’t work (17:48)
• Timing fasting, feasting, and workouts with your cycle and age (22:24)
• Seasons of life and how they affect insulin sensitivity and weight (32:16)
• When to shift your priorities away from weight loss (34:02)
• Why being lean doesn’t equate to being healthy (42:52)

RESOURCES: 

• If you have a copy of Made Simple, please leave a review and tag me on social when you cook from the book @thecastawaykitchen and @madewholecookbooks, and hashtag #madesimple
• Don’t forget to support Body Wise Podcast by leaving a rating and a review on iTunes.
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Find Karen online at KarenMartel.com and follow her on social media @karenmartelnutrition
• Check out Karen’s podcast: The Other Side of Weight Loss Podcast
• For further reading: Dr. Jade Teta

GET BODY WISE:

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Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

In this episode with Elle Russ, we’re talking about how to become Confident as Fu*k, cultivate self-esteem, why it’s your responsibility to reparent yourself, and how vulnerability is the key to overcoming shame. Elle Russ is the host of the Primal Blueprint Podcast, a speaker and writer, and the author of Confident as Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution.

TOPICS:


• The Paleo Thyroid Solution (4:20)
• Becoming the expert on yourself (11:55)
• Confidence versus self-esteem (13:04)
• How to reparent yourself (and why you should!) (17:49)
• Cultivating grit (25:54)
• How to confront and deal with shame (30:06)
• Turning your truth into your power (42:20)

RESOURCES: 

• If you have a copy of Made Simple, please leave a review and tag me on social when you cook from the book @thecastawaykitchen and @madewholecookbooks, and hashtag #madesimple
• Don’t forget to support Body Wise Podcast by leaving a rating and a review on iTunes.
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Find Elle online at ElleRuss.com and follow her on social media @_elleruss
• Check out Elle’s free thyroid guide
• Get a copy of Confident as Fu*k and The Paleo Thyroid Solution

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

When it comes to losing weight and building muscle, there’s more to it than what you do in the kitchen and the gym. Today’s episode with Danny and Maura Vega touches on building holistic practices that strengthen your body and mind. It’s not just about the short term benefits, but about creating sustainable practices and incorporating mindfulness to support overall wellness as individuals and as a family unit.

TOPICS:


• Introducing Danny and Maura Vega (3:30)
• Managing working, training, and raising a family together (10:00)
• Building a fat fueled family (15:14)
• Danny’s holistic approach to training (19:10)
• How mindset impacts training (24:31)
• What burn out looks like (33:09)
• What to do when you’re overstressed (38:27)
• How societal norms impact stress (42:45)

RESOURCES: 

• Made Simple, my second paperback, is HERE! If you have a copy, please leave a review and tag me on social when you cook from the book @thecastawaykitchen and @madewholecookbooks, and hashtag #madesimple
• Rate the podcast and leave a review on iTunes to be entered to win a $50 Whole Foods gift card and a signed copy of Made Whole Made Simple! We’ll announce the winner in a future episode, so keep listening to find out if it’s you!
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Danny Vega has a Masters in Human Performance. He is a coach, trainer, speaker, and husband to Maura. Maura Vega is a lifelong dancer and health nut. She’s a homeschooling mama and women’s fitness influencer. Danny and Maura, along with their sons, Desmond and Dean, are the Fat Fueled Family. Find more from Danny and Maura Vega at fatfueled.family
  • Follow Danny Vega on Instagram @dannyvega.ms and Maura Vega @fatfueledmom
  • Follow the Fat Fueled Kids, Desmond and Dean @fatfueledkids
  • Check out their podcast, Fat Fueled Family
  • Check out Danny Vega’s training: Keto Muscle Intelligence
• For further exploration:
  • The Waking Up Course by Sam Harris
  • The Calm App

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

What is inflammation? What does it look like? And what can we do about it? In today’s episode, we’re chatting all about inflammation with leading functional-medicine expert, Dr. Will Cole. Going beyond elimination protocols and reintroduction periods, we get to the heart of inflammation, the emotions that come with flare ups, and addressing the lifestyle components that contribute to stress.

TOPICS:


• What is inflammation? (4:09)
• Addressing inflammation with elimination protocols (14:01)
• The emotional component of reintroducing foods (17:57)
• Managing stress and lifestyle inflammatory triggers (24:34)
• Addressing burnout and chronic stressors (29:16)
• How healing your body can change your life (36:52)
• Supporting gut health with real food (39:13)

RESOURCES: 

• Made Whole Made Simple, my second paperback, is HERE! If you have a copy, please leave a review and tag me on social when you cook from the book @thecastawaykitchen and @madewholecookbooks, and hashtag #madesimple. Find more information about the Made Simple Book Tour here.
• Rate the podcast and leave a review on iTunes to be entered to win a $50 Whole Foods gift card and a signed copy of Made Whole Made Simple! We’ll announce the winner in a future episode, so keep listening to find out if it’s you!
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• 
Find more from Dr. Will Cole at drwillcole.com, plus follow him on social media @drwillcole
• Check out Dr. Will Cole’s books:
• • The Inflammation Spectrum
  • Ketotarian

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

Strong personal boundaries serve as a blueprint for how we treat ourselves, and can teach others how we want to be treated in our relationships, whether they're romantic, platonic, or familial. Healthy boundaries go beyond relationships and impact our lifestyle, finances, and more. In this episode with Kyndra Holley, we’re talking about what boundaries look like, how to maintain them, how gentle honesty can empower others, and more.

TOPICS:


• Introducing Kyndra and boundaries within our friendship, chatting about Peace, Love, and Low Carb (02:35)

• Creating boundaries on social media, navigating internet trolls (10:45)

• Managing expectations on social media (16:31)

• Setting boundaries in every day life (21:44)

• Building a digital community while minding boundaries (24:57)

• The importance of sharing your real self and owning your story (29:15)

• How to be okay with not making everyone happy (47:25)



PARTNERS:


• Get 15% off Jasper Organics CBD products with code KITCHEN

RESOURCES: 

• Rate the podcast and leave a review on iTunes to be entered to win a $50 Whole Foods gift card and a signed copy of Made Whole Made Simple! We’ll announce the winner in a future episode, so keep listening to find out if it’s you!

• Pre-order your copy of Made Whole Made Simple, my second paperback, coming March 10, 2020!

• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

• 
Find more from Kyndra Holley at peaceloveandlowcarb.com and kyndraholley.com, plus follow her on social media @peaceloveandlowcarb and @kyndraholley

• Check out all of Kyndra Holley’s books

• For further reading on boundaries:

• • Brené Brown

  • The Holistic Psychologist

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen

• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience

• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

What does it mean to live an awesome life? If you had to describe a balanced, healthy life, what would you include? There’s more to it than eating quality food and moving your body -- we need human connection, family time, and the opportunity to slow down and tune in. This episode with Mark Sission dives deep into what it truly means to #liveawesome. 

TOPICS:


• What Mark Sisson eats (9:06)
• Mark Sisson's creative process (15:22)
• The key to living awesome (20:23)
• Why it's so important to feel connected (23:27)
• Getting back to the simple primal things for fulfillment (26:30)
• The ultimate definition of a rich life (30:46)
• How to fail and hustle less (31:48)

 

PARTNERS:


• Get 15% off Jasper Organics CBD products with code KITCHEN
• Get 15% off Medlie Drinkable Veggies with code CASTAWAY

RESOURCES: 

• Pre-order your copy of Made Whole Made Simple, my second paperback, coming March 10, 2020!
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• 
Find more from Mark Sisson at marksdailyapple.com, and on social media @marksdailyapple
• Check out all of Mark Sisson’s books
• Get stocked up on Primal Kitchen sauces, dressings, and mayo
• Read more about the Sacred Cow documentary by Diana Rodgers, coming soon 

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

STRESS! We all have it … and we’re not always good at managing it. This episode, we’re talking about signs of stress and how to manage stress: foods to eat to support your body, vitamins, minerals, and supplements for stress support, how stress impacts hormones, connecting to your body and your senses to come back to yourself, preventative measures for high stress moments, and more.

TOPICS:


• Letting yourself let go of the hustle (5:00)
• Eating to nourish your body and manage stress (7:26)
• Non-food ways of nourishing ourselves and recharging (14:11)
• Symptoms and signs of stress (18:43)
• Making the choice to take care of yourself and why it's so important (21:49)
• How stress impacts hormones (34:41)
• Supplements for stress (40:28)
• The power of surrendering to yourself (44:53)



PARTNERS:


• Get 15% off Medlie Drinkable Veggies with code CASTAWAY
• Get 15% off Jasper Organics CBD products with code KITCHEN

RESOURCES: 

• Pre-order your copy of Made Whole Made Simple, my second paperback, coming March 10, 2020!
• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• For further reading:
  • Wild Geese, a poem by Mary Oliver
  • In the FLO by Alissa Vitti
  • Aviva Romm Adaptogen Herbs: Ancient Medicine for 21st Century Stress
  • Prayers of Honoring by Pixie Lighthorse
• Naturally Nourished Adaptogen Boost

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]

Let’s talk about… TALKING about sex. It’s not a bad word; sex is a basic, biological, primal, pleasurable experience and everyone should be able to talk about it so that we can create healthy boundaries around sex and enjoy it more. Educating yourself about sex, talking to your kids about sex, communicating your needs with your partner, and even porn -- nothing is taboo, we’re talking about it all.

TOPICS:


• Talking to your kids about sex (00:16)
• How to educate yourself on sex so you can talk to your kids (08:21)
• Talking to your partner about sex, getting real about sex (15:20)
• Taking back your power in sexual situations (20:45)
• Connecting with your partner (23:30)
• The anatomy of arousal (27:38)
• Reclaiming your body and self pleasure as self care (32:03)
• Porn: friend or foe? How to find ethical porn, talking to your kids about porn (34:41)
• Normalizing conversations with your kids about nudity, attraction, and sex (41:57)



PARTNERS:


• Save 15% off Jasper Organics CBD products with code KITCHEN
• Get Cristina’s write up on the benefits of hemp and her recipe for Raw Mint Chip Hemp Balls
• Get 15% off Medlie drinkable soups with code CASTAWAY

RESOURCES: 

• Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
• Resources, guides, education, and support for talking to your children about sex: Sex Positive Families
• Books for further reading:
  • Whats Happening to my Body: Book for Girls (But really for parents too) by Lynda Madaras English | Spanish
  • Whats Happening to my Body: Book for Boys (But really for parents too) by Lynda Madaras English | Spanish
  • Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect by Jayneen Sanders
  • Positive Sexuality: A Kid's Inclusive Guide to Being Body Aware (Kids Aware) by Mrs Sara Matilde Perry and Ms Kylie A Sivley
  • Women's Anatomy of Arousal by Sheri Winston
• Resources for talking to your teens about sexuality, porn, and gender: Debra Roffman's Sex & Sensibility

GET BODY WISE:

• 

Find more from Cristina Curp at thecastawaykitchen.com, and on social media @thecastawaykitchen
• 
Find more from Laura Mar at cyclescience.org, and on social media @laura_mar.cyclescience
• Have questions for Laura and Cristina? Send your emails to [email protected]