Courageous Wellness

As co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, Neil is passionate about sharing the science-backed benefits of psychedelics in conjunction with the contemplative practices that support holistic wellbeing. Neil was A Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion, and had been deployed once to Iraq, and twice to Afghanistan. After returning, he was an MBA/ MIA masters student at Columbia University, and suffered from depression and PTSD. This led him to alternative wellbeing practices and marked the start of a profound healing journey with mindfulness and psychedelics. Neil credits meditation and plant therapy with saving his life. A curious mathematician from a young age, Neil now sees no real divide between science and spirituality. We really enjoyed our conversation with Neil and enjoyed learning about the healing power of meditation and psychedelics in his personal experience and now through the community he has cultivated through Beckley Retreats. 

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Jillian Greaves (MPH, RD, LDN) is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Women's Health Specialist, podcast co-host, and founder of the highest-rated dietitian and functional nutrition business in Boston. She has been recognized across major publications such as Dr. Axe, Healthline and EatingWell for her transformative and unique approach to wellness. Jillian is an open book, ready to share how women can take back control of their health, eliminate their symptoms naturally, and start really living again. In this episode we chat a lot about Fertility, Progesterone support, and The Birth Control Pill. We loved the episode and hope you enjoy it as much as we do! 

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This week on the show Aly and Erica do their annual Expo West Convention Roundup. They talk natural food trends, observations and as always, their favorite finds of 2025! You’ll also hear the hosts share some personal updates including all about Erica’s exciting article co-written with her husband, which made the front page of Vanity Fair. Read it here!

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Today on the show, we welcome Alexis Barber, Author of the new book, TOO SMART FOR THIS: A Journal to Build Self-Trust and Stop Settling for Less Than You Deserve. Alexis is many things: a popular content creator, founder and owner of Too Collective, and a Wharton MBA candidate. Her new book, TOO SMART FOR THIS, is a guide to recognizing that the answers you’re looking for are already within you, and you’re actually too smart not to see how amazing you are. Alexis guides readers to build a foundation of self-love and strength, all while encouraging their ambitions and dreams.

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This week, Erica and Aly sit down together to share Aly’s pregnancy news! The co-hosts talk about Aly’s experience trying to conceive, what she leaned into for prep and support, and getting the good news. Aly also shares about the physical and emotional components to her pregnancy so far, and the two get excited about welcoming the first Courageous Wellness babe.

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Lindsey Mazza is an entrepreneurial lawyer turned leadership catalyst and motivational speaker, who knows all about what the power of self-advocacy can do to transform your calling and your future. Having been born with a physical disability that affected all aspects of her life, she tapped into the power of her own voice to change her narrative so that she can show others how to step into their true purpose.

Lindsey was born with holt oram syndrome. She became an attorney, built a business and did it all successfully – learning her disability is actually her superpower. After dedicating a life to serving others through advocacy, Lindsey is now taking her story to center stage where her calling has led to a desire to impact as many people as possible through her own resilience, passion, and intuition. In this episode we discuss how she now helps and coaches high achieving individuals to remove self-imposed, limiting labels and reframe their  mindsets so they can reclaim their ability to advocate for their future selves. We loved chatting with Lindsey and we hope you enjoy the episode. 

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Nahid de Belgeonne—known as “the nervous system whisperer” joins us today to discuss her new book: SOOTHE: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma. This restorative guide —instructs readers on the practice of self-soothing, showing us how to physically release stress by tapping into our senses, breath, and movement. Nahid is a trained and neuroscience-informed somatic movement educator with over 15 years’ experience in yoga and breath work. 

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Today, we have a conversation with Rachel Baker, founder of LBDO, one of Australia’s leading sexual wellness brands, and an expert in the field of sexual health and empowerment. Rachel founded LBDO in 2021 to provide beautifully designed, high-quality sexual wellness products that foster deeper connection and intimacy. Her mission is to normalize conversations about sexual health and empower individuals to embrace sexual wellness as part of their overall well-being. Today, we have a really wonderful conversation on sexual self care, pleasure, postpartum intimacy and the pros of scheduling sex. Enjoy the episode!  https://www.lbdo.com/  has also generously offered our listeners a 15% discount on their products with code: courageous15 

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Today, we interview Laura Federico, LCSW, and Morgan Miller, CPM, authors of THE CYCLE BOOK: An Interactive Step-by-Step Guide to Tracking Hormones and Knowing Your Body — a groundbreaking, customizable guide designed by a midwife and a clinical sex therapist who understand the urgent need for a more reliable and empowering method of cycle tracking.  Laura and Morgan are true experts in the space. Through their combined wisdom, this guide goes beyond fertility to offer insights into your sex life; emotions; mental health; chronic illness; and can offer support to ease symptoms of endometriosis, anxiety, perimenopause; and more. 

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Manifestation Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, Art Therapist, and Devoted Wellness Enthusiast Jessie De Lowe provides life-enhancing, enriching, and enlightening experiences to clients across the globe. Through one-on-one Manifestation Sessions, Relationship Coaching sessions and group Manifestation Workshops that blend her background in therapeutic healing with spirituality, positive psychology and neuroscience. Jessie’s mission is to inspire people to live the most vibrant, authentic and exciting life possible by stepping into full alignment with their soul’s true calling. With a Masters degree in Art Therapy from New York University, Jessie has always been intrigued by the power of the mind and learning the intricacies of how our consciousness works.  She is passionate about helping others become an empowered creator of the reality they experience. She also is the creator of The Dream Catcher a Manifestation Course & Community. In this conversation Jessie breaks down practical steps to build your most aligned life.

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