Courageous Wellness

Today on the podcast we welcome Taylor Rae Almonte. Taylor is a Brooklyn based Afro-Latina actor, athlete & activist. Her work meets at the intersection of racial justice and wellness and she utilizes her unique skill set to educate, empower and amplify marginalized voices in all aspects of her life. 

Taylor is a Reebok Athlete, the co-founder of ACTIV-ISM, an anti-racism wellness company with Kira West, the Diversity and Inclusion Lead at Rumble Boxing in addition to being a boxing trainer, the Director of Community, Diversity and Inclusion at Ateam, and she is the author of a weekly anti-racism newsletter.

On this episode she shares her journey as a performing artist, expanding her life and work to match the many facets of herself and her gifts, and how she uses fitness as a modality to explore and help others pursue anti-racism work within themselves. 

To learn more about Jenn you can visit: https://www.taylorraealmonte.com

or follow Jenn on Instagram:@taylorraealmonte

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This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products, including the Hormone Balance Blend and the Full Spectrum Hemp Oil, go to helloned.com/CWPodcast and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout! 

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess. To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the podcast we sit down with Jenn Trepeck. Jenn has been described as a "force of nature" in the wellness space. In addition to her podcast, Salad with a Side of Fries, she is an Optimal Health Coach and Business Consultant. Jenn grew up in a family of dieters and ultimately fell down the rabbit hole and began her own weight management saga. Eventually, Jenn discovered nutrition education that changed her life and her relationship with food. From there, Jenn set out on a mission to pay it forward.  On this episode we unpack Jenn’s personal wellness journey, discuss her nutrition philosophy, and Jen also offers practical nutrition tips and tricks with us today! 

We also had the pleasure of being guests on Jenn’s podcast, Salad with a Side of Fries, which she launched after over a decade of working with clients.  So if you want even more -- you can find a link to our episode of Jenn’s podcast by clicking here. It is also available on all podcast platforms. 

To learn more about Jenn you can visit: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com

or follow Jenn on Instagram @jenntrepeck

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products, including the Hormone Balance Blend and the Full Spectrum Hemp Oil, go to helloned.com/CWPodcast and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout! 

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess. To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the podcast we welcome back, our friend, Elise Museles. Elise is an attorney turned certified eating psychology & nutrition expert. She has helped thousands of women change their food stories and is the host of the popular podcast “Once Upon a Food Story.” 

Elise is also the author of the brand new book: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live which will be available next week on October 26th.

In this conversation we are able to catch up with Elise, hear about her new book, and learn how her food story has evolved since our last conversation. You can also find the link to Elise's first time on the podcast by clicking here. 

To purchase a copy of Elise's book you can this link for Amazon!

You can also follow heron Instagram@elisemuseles or by visiting the website: https://elisemuseles.com

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products, including the Hormone Balance Blend and the Full Spectrum Hemp Oil, go to helloned.com/CWPodcast and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout! 

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess. To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products, including the Hormone Balance Blend and the Full Spectrum Hemp Oil, go to helloned.com/CWPodcast and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout! 

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess. To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the podcast we have a wonderful conversation with ​​Dominique Baker. Dominique  is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s Black community. Since launching her blog “Style Domination” in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, The Modern Day Wife and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years. 

On this episode we learn all about Dominique’s non-linear journey to living her dream life. She shares her courageous story of leaving her previously established career to follow her passion and start her blog in her thirties. We also dive deep into Dominique’s decision not to have children -- and the community she was able to cultivate of other like minded women when she opened up publicly about this on her platforms. 

To learn more about Dominique you can visit: https://www.styledomination.comor follow on Instagram @dominique.baker

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products, including the Hormone Balance Blend and the Full Spectrum Hemp Oil, go to helloned.com/CWPodcast and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout! 

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess! To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the show we have Aly’s long time friend Shelley Regner! Shelley is born and bred southern belle originally from Louisiana, a talented actress, performer and all around wonderful entertainer who you may recognize from the Pitch Perfect film franchise in which she plays Ashley, the Bella that has literally been there the whole time! 

Shelley is outspoken on her social media platforms about the importance of mental health and body positivity. Today she opens up and vulnerably shares her own journey with mental health and eating disorders and how she has learned to truly care for herself. We have an incredible conversation on body image, body positivity, and unrealistic beauty standards for women. We thoroughly enjoyed having Shelley on the show. She shines her bright light wherever she goes, and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

You can follow Shelley on Instagram @shelleyregner

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products . They even offer an entirely female created line for periods called Natural cycles. Go to helloned.com and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout! 

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess! To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the podcast we have an episode all about gut health with holistic pediatrician, Dr. Nelli Gluzman, who runs her own practice, Blossom Pediatrics based out of NYC. After working with the sickest children in hospitals throughout the city, Dr. Gluzman felt the need to help parents identify the root cause of their children’s illnesses -- which always came back to gut health! Today she has helped thousands of families restore their gut health to reverse chronic symptoms and conditions. On this episode, Dr. Gluzman shares her expertise with us and we dive into gut health -- for both children and adults.

To learn more visit: https://blossompediatrics.com

The Doctor's Farmacy Episode that Aly mentioned in the intro! 

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

This episode is brought to you by Ned! You can receive 15% off our favorite Ned CBD products . They even offer an entirely female created line for periods called Natural cycles. Go to helloned.com and enter the code CWPODCAST at checkout! 

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess! To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the podcast we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Bonnie Crotzer, dancer, teacher, and founder of ghost flower activewear -- the world’s only activewear scientifically engineered to activate your QI. Bonnie is also a renowned teacher of fascia flossing -- a class that stretches to floss your fascia, activate your meridians, and keep your immune and lymph systems moving. In this episode we learn all about fascia flossing, what it is and how to do it, and hear Bonnie’s incredible personal journey to this work. We also discuss GhostFlower, a line of clothes that explore the ancient road map of Chinese Medicine and a perfect complement to wear when fascia flossing. We loved this conversation and hope you enjoy the episode! 

To learn more about Bonnie visit: https://thefloss.com and https://www.ghostflower.comyou can also follow her on instagram @bonzsi

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess! To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the podcast we have a wonderful conversation with Maya Howard. Maya is a plant based food blogger and creator of the popular website and instagram page: Maya’s Healthy Day. Maya creates delicious, plant-based versions of your favorite recipes. She is also the author of the brand new cookbook: High-Protein Plant-Based Diet for Beginners. 

Maya educates individuals through her writing and coaching and also works to empower BIPOC communities to embrace wellness through nutrition and self-care. On this episode we get to know Maya’s incredible personal journey, from childhood to today, and hear all about her new book, which you can find the link to purchase in our show notes.  Enjoy the episode! 

To learn more about Maya and purchase her new book you can visit: @mayahealthy day on Instagram , visit www.mayashealthyday.com, or click here to purchase High-Protein Plant-Based Diet for Beginners. 

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess! To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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Today on the podcast we sit down with David Richman. David is the Author of the new book, Cycle of Lives: 15 People's Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer. In the book, David explores 15 people’s emotional journeys -- including caregivers, patients, loved ones, and doctors -- and the various traumas in their lives that affected their experience. These stories are interwoven amongst the narrative of David’s solo 5,000-mile bike ride to meet the book participants whom he had been interviewing for a few years. David’s book is inspirational, insightful, and evocative.

On this episode, David shares with us portions of the stories in the Cycle of Lives project. He also shares his  passion for inspiring deeper human connection and his own personal journey to this work. We do want to offer a slight trigger warning to anyone who may be sensitive while listening to this episode, since we do discuss various traumas. David’s work further shows that we can all learn and grow from having the courage to share vulnerable stories. We hope you enjoy the episode!

To learn more about David you can visit: https://david-richman.com or follow her on Instagram @davidrichman_cycleoflives

To learn more about our health coaching subscription service visit: www.patreon.com/courageouswellness

Save 20% on Sakara clean boutique and meal delivery with code: xocourageous at checkout! 

Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Courageous Wellness! We release new episodes each #WellnessWednesday!

You can also follow us on instagram @CourageousWellness and visit our website: www.courageouswellness.net to get in touch. 

This episode is brought to you by Milk+Honey.  To receive 15% off your purchase visit www.milkandhoney.com and use code: CWPODCAST (all one word) at checkout! Milk+Honey is a line of non-toxic, effective, and safe bath, body, and skincare products made in small batches in Austin, Texas.

We are so excited to partner with Seed! You can save 15% on Seed Synbiotic by using code: courageous15 at checkout. Head to www.seed.com to learn more. 

We are so happy to offer our listeners a discount with Recess! To save 15% on all beverages or subscriptions, you can use code "courageous" at checkout when you visit: https://takearecess.co/

We are so happy to offer our listeners 10% off on all Four Sigmatic superfood coffee and elixirs! For 10% off Four Sigmatic products visit https://foursigmatic.com/and use the code: courageous at checkout!

Are you interested in becoming a health coach or furthering your nutrition education? We loved our program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and are happy to offer our listeners a discount on tuition! To receive up to $2000 off tuition (for payments in full and $1000 off tuition for payment plans) you can use our name Aly French or Erica Stein when you enroll. To learn more you can also take a Sample Class, check out the Curriculum Guide, or visit the application page to enroll. 

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