Goodbody with Amanda Picken L.Ac.

Bailey Browder, health/wellness author, discusses her mission to change sex education and how young girls are learning about their hormones. She is pioneering better sex education with her new book, Been There, Done That, geared towards young girls. Bailey and Amanda chat about PCOS, Endometriosis, and other frustrating hormone related conditions plaguing women in the 20's 30's and 40's. This podcast touches on what women can do to balance their hormones now and how to get on board with giving the next generation a better foundation and relationship with their bodies.

Samantha Kozuch is a motivational speaker, manifesting guru, and author behind the famous Maniscripting Journal. In this episode Samantha shares the story behind the journal that is helping thousands of women achieve their goals and dream life. Amanda and Samantha talk about what it really takes to become a magnet for your desires and offer mindset shifts and actionable steps to achieve them.

Dr. Jasdeep Sandhu is an integrative psychiatrist, bringing a holistic approach to mental health. Dr. Sandhu and Amanda help listeners identify various ways their stress may be manifesting. Dr. Sandhu discusses the bottom-up approach to tackling stress, addressing the body first, rather than the mind. Dr. Sandhu also shares her cutting edge work in psychedelic therapy and where the future of psychiatry is heading.

Super guest Dr. Ashley Maltz is an integrative and functional medicine doctor serving as a bridge between traditional, functional, and modern approaches to care. Dr. Maltz is a pillar in the Austin health community, founder of the Austin Wellness Collaborative. Dr. Maltz shares how stress and perfectionism are ruining her patients lives and nervous systems. She also shares her thoughts on the muddled world of diet culture and how it relates to gut health.

Super guest Melinda Armstrong shares her incredible story of making it to the top of the corporate ladder, only to land herself in the hospital from total burn out. Learn the mindset shifts and personal practices you can use to reclaim your life, your time, and your energy. You do not want to miss out on the incredible light, energy, and wisdom Melinda shares with us in this episode.

Topics include:

Busting the 'do it all myth'

The dark side of people pleasing

How to say 'no'

Honoring your boundaries

Reconnecting with your intuition

Spirituality and the Akashic Records

The episode ends with a 10 min guided meditation by Melinda, intended to help you quantum leap into your future.