Green Is the New Black with Ashley Williams

By Ashley Williams

A sampler platter of the best wellness, vegan, spirituality, alternative medicine and personal growth modalities around (delivered in 30 mins. or less)!

Each week, host Ashley Williams takes you insi... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Green Is the New Black with Ashley Williams:

How many episodes does Green Is the New Black with Ashley Williams have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

Green Is the New Black with Ashley Williams episodes:

June 23, 2015Your Spirit’s DJ: Jo Westwood - GITNB S2 Ep 036
Spirituality is the new black. And Spirit DJ Jo Westwood shows you how to keep your fabulous lifestyle while tapping into your deeper side (and maybe even a higher power?). Check out this very personal episode of GITNB!
Things discussed in this episode:
What "spirituality" actually means
Is spirituality just a placebo and does it even matter if it is?
How Jo transitioned from a busy career to being the social media DJ and now the spirit DJ
How a break up led her to a personal miracle
The hippie healer in California that brought her out of her typically British viewpoint
Making spirituality and woo-woo stuff seem totally accessible
Feeling like you don't deserve to feel bad if nothing majorly traumatic has ever happened to you
What's the first step to getting in touch with your spirit and spirituality

Links mentioned:
Jo's website
A Course in Miracles
Gabby Bernstein
Deepak Chopra
Marianne Williamson
About the guest:
Jo Westwood is known as the Spirit DJ - As a teacher of ACIM, a life coach and spiritual mentor she helps young women (and the young at heart!) to remix their lives to fulfill their highest potential in their careers and relationships, with super down to earth, practical spiritual coaching.
...more
29min
June 09, 2015 Natural Migraine Cures with Alene Brennan - GITNB S2 Ep 035
Millions of people suffer from and require medication for migraines. But is there a natural approach we're missing? Health Coach Alene Brennan dives in and explains the alternative migraine treatments.
Things discussed in this episode:
Alene's story about having debilitating migraines as a child
Her journey to diagnosis and identifying her migraine triggers
Yoga for migraines?
How routines help with migraines
The most common food triggers of migraines
Is chocolate giving you migraines?
What's the first step to removing trigger foods?
What can be done immediately when a migraine is coming on?

Links mentioned:
Alene's website
GITNB Episode: The Truth About Gluten
Alene's blog: The Easiest Natural Remedy for Migraines
Alene's book recommendation: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

About the guest:
Alene Brennan is a certified Health Coach, Yoga Instructor and Natural Food Chef.
She unites her training and expertise to support busy women in creating their recipe for a healthy, fulfilling and migraine-free life. Her step-by-step plans support individuals in identifying the best foods for their bodies, using food as a form of medicine and incorporating simple strategies to effectively manage stress.
...more
23min
June 02, 2015What is EFT Tapping? With Claire Hayes - GITNB S2 Ep 034
Have you heard of EFT (aka tapping)? It's not just some weird voodoo magic, it's actually a healing modality that can transform lives! EFT can be used to treat physical pain, clear emotional blocks and treat anxiety. My expert guest Claire Hayes will explain what it is and how it works in this week's episode.

Things discussed in this episode:
The connection between Chinese medicine, the meridian system and EFT
An explanation of the different phrases spoken out loud during an EFT session
How to know if EFT is working for you
Learn to be your own detective of how you're feeling
Can EFT heal deep trauma as well as more surface issues?
Claire's story, her background as a dancer and shiatsu practitioner and the ways she's used it in her own life

Links mentioned:
Claire's website
Receive a FREE 45 minute EFT/Tapping clarity session with Claire.

About the guest:
Claire Hayes is a transformational EFT Tapping practitioner and author of "Everyday Happiness: EFT Tapping for Self Transformation that Really Works." She works with spiritual entrepreneurs who know they have an inner block that is stopping them from fully succeeding in business. She helps them clear what is in the way so they can move forward and realise their dream.
...more
26min
May 26, 2015The Healing Power of Hula Hoop with Laura Marie - GITNB S2 Ep 033
Can the hula hoop actually be used for healing illness, losing weight and opening up our chakras? Meet one half of the mother-daughter duo behind Hooping Harmony. They're taking the hoop to an all new spiritual and personal growth level!
Things discussed in this episode:
How Laura Marie's health issues as a dancer led her to discover the hoop
The development of Hooping Harmony's unique healing hoops
What sort of health problems does hooping actually help with?
Can the hoop help with mood?
Is there anyone that shouldn't hoop?
How Laura Marie took 8 inches off her waist

What is hooping meditation?
Can an inexpensive hoop made for kids still help with healing?

Links mentioned:
The Hooping Harmony website
Hooping Harmony on Facebook
Hooping Harmony on Youtube (including instructional videos)
Laura's book recommendations:
E Cubed by Pam Grout
The Writings of Florence Scovell Shin
About the guest:
Laura Marie is a writer, dancer, creative genius, modern day mystic and serial
entrepreneur. Co-founder of Hooping Harmony and Prospering Power, she is dedicated to
helping women cut through the overwhelm, fatigue and stress to live and embody a passionate,
healthy and prosperous life.
...more
32min
May 12, 2015Conquering Fear Spiritually with Katie Manning - GITNB S2 Ep 032
Chronic fatigue syndrome thriver, Katie Manning shares her story of of healing from the diagnosis at a young age. She'll explain why she turned to alternative methods to recover and how she's using her own experience to inspire others to trust their bodies more.

Things discussed in this episode:
What signs were there in High School that Katie had chronic fatigue?
What was Katie's process of diagnosis?
Did her people pleasing ways made her ill?
Does Katie blame herself for becoming sick?
Where she began after giving up on western medicine
What's the first step she would recommend to others with chronic illness?
How using chakras and energy systems can help with healing
The crazy healing method Ashley suggested Katie check out
Katie's work as a mentor to others with chronic fatigue
Ways to begin trusting your body again

Links mentioned:

Katie's website
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Dale Carnegie
Anatomy of the Spirit - Dr. Caroline Myss
You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay

Network Spinal Analysis

About the guest:
Katie Manning is a teacher, mentor, speaker and writer, and the creator of the blog, ‘Conquering Fear Spiritually’. The blog documents the steps she took to completely heal herself of a 10-year illness with M.E./CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). After being free of the illness of over four years, Katie inspires others to take control of their own healing journey and live healthy, peaceful lives, free from chronic illness.
...more
27min
May 05, 2015Vegan Beauty with Petit Vour - GITNB S2 Ep 031
In this episode meet the founder of Petit Vour, a high end beauty box that’s cruelty free, vegan AND luxurious. Being a conscious consumer doesn’t mean being a dirty hippie! Learn all about this fun new beauty box and the brands it’s bringing t the masses in this chat with Founder Madeline Alcott.

Things discussed in this episode:
Why Madeline felt there was a need for a vegan beauty box?

The changing perceptions of being vegan
What’s the difference between vegan and cruelty free?
Learn the hidden animal ingredients in your make-up and beauty products.
What’s inside a Petit Vour box and what are the subscriptions like?
The latest trends in beauty
Links mentioned:
Madeline’s website for Petit Vour
Medeline’s book selection The Shadow of the Wind by Zafon

About the guest:
After graduating from university, traveling, and soul-seeking a bit, Madeline came to the realization that her dream job hadn’t yet been created. It was wildly apparent to her that the beauty world was lacking a thoughtful, sophisticated place to discovery high-performance, ethical beauty products and launching a cruelty-free luxury box subscription seemed like the perfect way to reach the cruelty-free/eco-curious. Since their launch in May 2013, Petit Vour grown to a healthy size, have opened an online shop, and now have private HQ where they can manage everything responsibly.
...more
22min
April 28, 2015 Fruit ’til Five with Carla Golden - GITNB S2 Ep 030
Spiritual Nutritionist Carla Golden shares her signature program Fruit 'til Five...that is literally just that: eating fruit until 5pm to change your health. So too good to be true? Listen to this week's episode and find out how it works and who it's best suited for!

Things discussed in this episode:
- What is a spiritual nutritionist?
- What are high vibration foods?
- How can you actually live on fruit until 5pm?
- But what about protein?!
- Can you do fruit 'til five if you have diabetes or candida?
- Is Fruit 'til five effective if it's not organic?
- If you're always cold should you eat that much fruit?
- Is a safe diet for kids?
- Who is fruit 'til five best for?

Links mentioned:
Carla's website

Carla's book recommendation The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Bauby and Leggatt
Carla's book recommendation Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl

About the guest:
Carla Golden, a massage therapist and spiritual nutritionist, teaches those who are healing how to use food as a platform for spiritual growth. Those who are healing from physical or emotional trauma can use Carla's unique high-fruit plan to bring their body and soul into greater vibration, health, happiness, and peace. The Healers Diet™ and Fruit Til Five™ are her signature programs.
...more
33min
April 21, 2015Behind The Thread w/ Russ Jowell - GITNB S2 Ep 029
An inside look into who is making our clothes. Behind the Thread podcast host Russ Jowell shares the truth of what's happening in clothing factories around the world. How to know if your favorite brands are treating their employees ethically or if they're forcing them to work under terrible conditions. We'll share stories about our own journeys to becoming more enlightened consumers.

Things discussed in this episode:
What exactly does "Fair Trade" mean?
What Russ experienced on his trip to Bangladesh
Russ shares what improvements he feels are happening to improve the conditions in some facilities?
Inside the worst case scenarios and child labor in the industry
How do you know which brand is treating workers best?
Where to start researching before you going shopping?
What to do if you don't like the way your fave brands are treating workers

Links mentioned:

Russ Jowell's website
Ashley's blog about the Bangladesh factory collapse in 2013
Ethical Trading Initiative
International Labor Rights Forum
Behind the Thread Twitter Page

About the guest:
Russ Jowell is the host and producer of Behind The Thread, a podcast that tells the stories of the people and places that make your clothes. He has a passion for following supply chains around the world and connecting consumers with the people who produce their goods. A native Texan, Russ currently lives in the Washington, DC area.
...more
27min
April 10, 2015The Meaning of Dreams w/ Brenda Florida - GITNB S2 Ep 028
Ashley interviews Life Coach and dream analysis expert Brenda Florida following a one on one session where Brenda nailed all sorts of connections to Ashley's current situation. Brenda will explain how to find symbolism in our dreams and where to begin better understanding what your own dreams are telling you.

Things discussed in this episode:
Can we find messages in small symbols in our dreams?
What results can come from looking at our dreams? Can it actually benefit our lives?
What Ashley discovered about her dream involving Yoko Ono, snipers and my childhood kitchen table.
How to begin analyzing our dreams, should you look at the setting or the characters?
Does the media we take in influence our dreams?
What do reoccurring dreams mean? Are they more significant than other dreams?
When is the best time to seek out an expert to talk about your dreams?
Is there more significance in a dream we remember over one we don't recall? *(I love her answer to this!)
Resources:
Brenda's website
Check out Brenda's extensive resources list she shared with GITNB listeners.
Brenda's book recommendation Cathedral of The Wild by Boyd Varty
Boyd Varty's Ted Talk: What I Learned From Nelson Mandela

Brenda spent over 20 years analyzing her own dreams with a Jungian Analyst. More recently she completed the Martha Beck Life Coach Training program which included a Jungian approach to dream analysis. Brenda’s years of finding incredible, applicable insight from her own dreams fuels her passion for working with others on their dreams. Brenda experiences an indescribable joy when a client finds truth and meaning from the messages their dreams have for them. Connect with her at www.BrendaFlorida.com
...more
25min
April 07, 2015Sexy Sobriety with Bex Weller- GITNB S2 Ep 027
Health Coach Bex Weller shares her story of being healthy in just about every area of life...except that she was using alcohol to "take the edge off" a little too frequently. Sound familiar? Learn how she's turned it around and created a unique program for women called Sexy Sobriety.
Thing discussed in this episode:
Did she feel like a fraud while health coaching?
Ways to take the edge off without a drink
Dealing with social drinking

Where should people be in their progress before tackling sexy sobriety?
How to know if you need a more immediate alcohol treatment

Where to seek help if alcohol is a serious issue for you.
Links mentioned:
Bex Weller's website
EFT Tapping videos
Alcoholics Anonymous
Gabby Bernstein's book May Cause Miracles

About the guest:
Rebecca Weller is a Health, Lifestyle & Biz Coach passionate about helping women to re-ignite their sparkle and fall in love with life again. She provides one-on-one coaching, guides group programs, is a regular contributor to MindBodyGreen and One Green Planet, and is the author of ‘The Sparkle Experiment’, ‘Eating for Energy’, ‘Dessert SuperSmoothies’ and ‘How to Create a Biz You Love‘. As well as mentoring Australian students of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Rebecca has led more than a hundred women to greater health and happiness via her signature group programs, Sexy Sobriety and The Sparkle Project. Come get your glow on at SexySobriety.com.au and VeganSparkles.com.
...more
29min

FAQs about Green Is the New Black with Ashley Williams:

How many episodes does Green Is the New Black with Ashley Williams have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.