EXPANSIVE with Erin

Alex Mazerolle (aka Ally Maz) is a writer, entrepreneur and yoga teacher. She is the founder of Girlvana Yoga, Ladyvana Retreats and is a founding teacher on Open. In today's episode, Ally and Erin talk entrepreneurship, exchange their most recent emotional breakdown stories, tell you why a good cry is crucial every now and then, and explore all the benefits of breathwork to support your nervous system. Whether you're having a great day, a down day or something in between, this episode is a must-listen, full of essential tools to get you through life's ups and downs. Press play!

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In this episode, Erin breaks down the Golden Guidelines she uses throughout all of her courses and coaching that have guided her to a path of intuitive eating for optimal mental and physical well-being. Tune in to learn the five guidelines she uses to optimize metabolism, energy, fullness and satisfaction - all while learning how to give yourself permission to truly eat and enjoy food. Grab a notebook for this one!

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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I've started to switch out single use plastics in our home and have discovered Grove Collaborative - they carry hundreds of products to replace everything from cleaning products to beauty favourites and I’m obsessed with their bottles and counter spray scents. As always with everything I recommend… it actually works! Go to grove.com/rawbeauty today to get a free gift set worth up to $50 with your first purchase (and shipping is fast + free!) and try for yourself. Let me know what you think!

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Marawa is a world conquering hoola hoop master who holds the world record for 200 hula hoops at once (along with 11 other records AND is in the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame!). Told in her teenage years that she was too chubby to succeed as a performer, she is one of the most solicited circus performers worldwide and works with fashion brands from all over the globe in addition to being an author. We were lucky enough to sit down with Marawa to talk all things periods, puberty, pushing through limiting beliefs and breaking physical boundaries. Press play! 

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In this episode, Erin celebrates 365 days alcohol-free by reflecting on her experience and everything she learned. When we hear about someone being sober we assume they must have had a really tumultuous relationship with alcohol. In this conversation, Erin dispels the belief that you have to be at rock bottom to let go of alcohol and that sobriety is only for people who are addicted.  

Unlike many individuals who are sober, Erin doesn’t relate to being an alcoholic or even having a bad relationship with alcohol. It doesn’t feel like a daily battle to stay sober. What started out as a plan to do ‘dry January’ to give her system a break and to reduce anxiety led her to ask, “Is alcohol really moving me closer or further from the person I want to become?”. Every time the answer was clear. 

Grab your coffee, tea or glass of wine (zero judgment here!) and join Erin as she shares ;

“I got sober because I wanted a better life. I stayed sober because I got one.” - unknown

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year....or at least it can be! 

I don’t know about you but I actually find the holidays to be a big mixing pot of emotions - stress, excitement, overwhelm, magic, financial pressure, beauty, anxiety - it all rises to the surface at this time of year giving us an incredible opportunity to see areas in our life where there is still space to grow, heal and feel a little bit deeper. 

I recorded this episode specifically for YOU if you are ;

I got cozy in my favourite sweatsuit, made my daily Turmeric latte and shared 5 tools and mindset shifts that I’m leaning into DAILY to allow me to show up from a space of LOVE, GRATITUDE & CALM. 

I ask you some BIG questions to help you show up as your best self no matter where you are at right now. 

We can’t always control what is happening around us but we can control how we show up for it.  

Grab a coffee or pour yourself a glass of vino, grab your journal and come hang out with me as we wrap up another incredible year together and head into the new year. 

Xo Erin 

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Can I tell you about my newest obsession today. You know I’m usually ALLLL about the salty chips for a little late night snack BUT I have to tell you, this new company I’ve found just might be switching me over to have more of a sweet tooth. Yep. That’s right.

They are called Healthy Hippo! They are basically your childhood candy – but better! Their vegan gummies are low sugar, balanced in fibre, and sweetened with monk fruit for that cleaner, softer sweetness, no aftertaste whatsoever. Not to mention – they are the only Canadian company using Monk Fruit in their candy right now! All the nostalgia from your childhood candy indulgences – but with all the better-for-you flair you want today. I’m telling you they are delicious, kid-friendly and are going to be your next candy obsession.

The best part? Healthy Hippo is giving all our listeners 15% off using the code RAWBEAUTY so you can try out some of these healthy sweet treats yourself. You can visit www.healthyhippo.ca and use the code RAWBEAUTY for 15% off. The sour hippo gummies are a personal fav. You can thank me later! xo 

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🥶 He ran a half marathon above the Arctic Circle, barefoot, only wearing shorts.

🥶 He swam underneath ice for 66 meters.

🥶 He stood covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes.

Why? How?!

Today we’re talking to the legendary Wim Hof, a Dutch extreme athlete, also known as “The Iceman.”

Using 'cold, hard nature' as his teacher, his extensive training has enabled him to learn to control his breathing, heart rate, and blood circulation and to withstand extreme temperatures.

His Wim Hof Method combines breathing, cold therapy, and commitment that teaches people of all ages to control their body & mind to achieve extraordinary things. He believes that everyone can tap into their inner potential without having to invest the same decades worth of study, travel and daring.

💓 “When we are loved, we don’t see fear.” 💓

“The Iceman” Wim Hof is full of wisdom, and has not only helped advance scientific understanding, but also accomplished extraordinary feats of human endurance, including 21 Guinness World Records. 

Today he’s sharing all about:

💕 How his wife’s death became the ultimate sacrifice for millions 

💕 His three-pronged approach to total mind-body wellness : The Wim Hof Method 

💕 The research and the science behind his approach (that is appropriate for any age!)

💕 His thoughts on anti-depressants and anxiety meds (before AND after I told him I was taking them)

💕 Differentiating between real fear and perceived fear to find greater freedom. 

💕 How his breathwork and cold water can bolster your immune system (you will feel superhuman!)

💕 The easiest way to get started doing his simple & transformative wellness practices.

Annnd, Wim Hof is answering YOUR audience-submitted questions!

Ready to dive in!?

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Can I tell you about my newest obsession today. You know I’m usually ALLLL about the salty chips for a little late night snack BUT I have to tell you, this new company I've found just might be switching me over to have more of a sweet tooth. Yep. That's right.

They are called Healthy Hippo! They are basically your childhood candy – but better! Their vegan gummies are low sugar, balanced in fibre, and sweetened with monk fruit for that cleaner, softer sweetness, no aftertaste whatsoever. Not to mention - they are the only Canadian company using Monk Fruit in their candy right now! All the nostalgia from your childhood candy indulgences – but with all the better-for-you flair you want today. I'm telling you they are delicious, kid-friendly and are going to be your next candy obsession.

The best part? Healthy Hippo is giving all our listeners 15% off using the code RAWBEAUTY so you can try out some of these healthy sweet treats yourself. You can visit www.healthyhippo.ca and use the code RAWBEAUTY for 15% off. The sour hippo gummies are a personal fav. You can thank me later! xo 

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How do you take a moment for yourself?

We are busy, overwhelmed, and overburdened with so much to do. 

And while it’s easy to reach for another cup of coffee... ☕

...today we are sharing alternatives that are ethically sourced and organically formulated with options to support anyone, no matter where they may be on their wellness journey.

It all started when Karen Danudjaja spent most of her time in real estate meetings at local cafes drinking the same cup of coffee. She wanted something different: both caffeinated and decaf alternatives that were simple to use and simple to understand. 

As she explored her own digestive boundaries and sensitivIty to caffeine, she gathered inspiration from proven ingredients and products with labels you can read, and benefits you believe in.

Karen is now the founder of Blume, which provides versatile blends that make wellness accessible at home and at your favorite cafe.

In today’s episode of Raw Beauty Talks, you’ll hear:

💕 Making a major life pivot from real estate to entrepreneur (and what that really looked like for her!)

💕 Why she doesn’t believe you can waste your time (!!!)

💕 How to navigate failures (without stressing about them).

💕 How she moves out of fear-based cyclical thinking (and you can, too!)

💕 3 wellness tools she’d take to a deserted island 

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I have to tell you about an amazing new service I’ve found called Framebridge. Framebridge makes it easier and more affordable than ever to frame your favorite things – without ever leaving the house. From art prints and posters to the photos sitting on your phone, you can Framebridge just about anything.

This holiday season, Framebridge is the perfect way to give the gift they’ll actually want to receive. Don’t just give slippers again, give them something special. Something only you could give. This year, gift better with Framebridge.

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Enjoy, beauties!!

PS - I've also been loving Blume's Tumeric Latte lately so I wanted to give you a little discount so you could enjoy this holiday season too! Use code RAWBEAUTALKS20 for 20% off your next order! You can thank me later! xoxo

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It’s a story we’ve all heard before...

Food sensitivity that leads to self directed restriction, quickly turning into harsh body criticism and an obsession with food. 

But one person took that path, and chose to forge a new one. 

She healed her relationship with food, her body, and her health...

And now brings that healing to women everywhere!

Tamar Samuels, the co-founder of Culina Health, is combining her holistic approach to healthcare with positive psychology and proven techniques to shift behavior, to create an entirely new way to approach food and health...

...and people are raving about it!

She has a Masters in Clinical Nutrition and is a National, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, who specializes in disordered eating, stress management, PCOS, and sustainable weight loss. 

There’s nothing off the table in this episode! She’s opening up and sharing: 

💕 A tell-all on her gut health journey

💕 How she manages her SIBO

💕 The struggles of food journaling (and how you can navigate them)

💕 Why restriction isn’t the answer (and what to do instead)

💕 Her #1 tool for supporting gut health

Ready to dive in?!

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While searching for healing and working to shift pain into purpose—that’s when she found her mission…

...and it’s going global! 🌎

Ava Johanna survived homelessness at 16 and spent her early 20’s managing uncomfortable emotions by erasing night after night with alcohol. She knows the weight our histories can hold...and how it can be lifted through our breath. 

“The very first night someone came to teach breathwork...and from that point forward, I was absolutely hooked!”

Ava is the founder of an international breathwork and meditation school called The Academy of Breath, and has worked with top brands in the wellness space like Alo Yoga, Mindbodygreen, and Yoga Journal. 

Her mission is simple: to make the power of breathwork and meditation accessible to everyone by highlighting the neuroscience behind it!

Ava is breathing life into the world and teaching you how to harness its power.

Things got real personal for this one! We’re talking: 

💕 The history she overcame (and how!)

💕 Breathwork tools and strategies

💕 Intuition or logic (which one should you listen to?)

💕 ONE breathwork practice that anyone can use (starting today!)

💕 And...My very first experience with breathwork (and a BIG decision it’s helping me explore!)

Ready to dive in?!

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If you know me, you know that meditation is a key pillar of my wellness routine in addition to movement and more recently breathwork, which is why I was so excited when my friend T introduced me to Open this past summer. Open offers meditation, breathwork and movement like yoga and pilates to help support you in reaching a whole new level of mind-body wellness. You can access classes live or pre-recorded right from your device in whatever space feels most comfortable for you.

Exercises are anywhere from 5 minutes to 45-minutes and are paired with the sounds of award-winning musicians which just takes everything to the next level. 

All the teachers ooze this supportive, nurturing and transcendent vibe. I swear I finish Manoj’s meditations and feel like a whole new person. The sound of his voice and his guiding words seem to sweep away fear and overthinking so that I can tap into a softer way of being. Ally is this force with the incredible capacity to hold space for you just as you are while also calling you forward into your greatest strength. 

All the teachers are great. The platform is brilliant. These are the tools I talk about on the podcast and social day-in and day out and Open has kindly offered to give each of you 30-days of access for free when you use the CODE RBT. 30 days. TOTALLY FREE. Open up your phone right now and visit www.open-together.com/RBT to sign up! Join Open with 30 days free using my code

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