Health Freak

Health Freak

By Kelley OlsonHealth & Fitness
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Health Freak episodes

  • 11. Meditation, Kundalini Yoga, & Breathwork with Laura Sacco

    For today's episode I got to interview Laura Sacco, a certified Kundalini Yoga and meditation teacher. After going through her own spiritual journey through practicing these modalities, Laura became inspired to share these practices with other women. Through her journey, Laura discovered her true potential and all the power she holds within. With that came the passion to help guide other women in the same direction. 

    During our conversation, we talk about Kundalini yoga, meditation, and breathwork and how we can all begin to incorporate some of these practices into our lives and how they can help us restore some balance within, and bring ourselves back to center when tomes are especially stressful and overwhelming. This was such a fun conversation, and I hope you all enjoy it! Be sure to follow Laura on Instagram at @lauramsacco and on Facebook as well. Currently Laura is hosting weekly virtual yoga classes so check those out!


    Be sure to sign up for my email list HERE ! Big thing coming including a monthly nutrition membership and monthly training / workout membership! Registration opens December 10th, and email subscribers get 25% off their first month!

    54 min
  • 10. Nutrition Fact v. Fiction
    Today I'm breaking down some food/nutrition topics that can be confusing when we're trying to figure out WTF to eat! With constant BS claims in the media and on food labels, it can be really hard to tell what is true and what is simply lies for $$$$$. I hope this helps clear up a little confusion! I go over: Carb, low-fat diets, gluten, fruit and it's sugar, eating dessert and MORE. Enjoy, friends!
    26 min
  • 9. How To Start Replacing Dairy - Products, Recipes, The How & Why
    Whether you are transitioning to a plant-based diet, a vegan diet, or simply looking for some ways to reduce or replace the dairy in your diet - this episode is for you.
    Today I am giving you a brief list of reasons why you may want to consider reducing the dairy in your diet - the science-y health stuff. But mostly I am here to help guide you in in the direction of some dairy alternatives. I discuss milk, butter, cream, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. If these sound like some of your staple, go-to foods, give this one  a listen!
    As mentioned in the episode, I will be sending you some non-dairy alternative recipes you can easily make at home to members of my email list. If you are not subscribed to that list, you can do so here ! You can also do so by clicking the link in my Instagram bio here and be sure to follow me. 
    OK friends - enjoy today's episode and if you like it, I would love for you to go to Apple Podcasts and leave me some reviews! Thank you, friends!
    24 min
  • 8. Intro to Spirituality: How We Can Get Started and Why it May Be Exactly What We Need
    In today's solo episode, I am discussing spirituality on a basic level. Have you ever given thought to your own spiritual path? Do you have spiritual practices in your life? Whether you answered yes or no, this episode is for you!
    I am giving you my helpful tips on starting your own spiritual journey, as well as some of the many, many benefits of accessing your inner spirit. This episode was inspiring for me, as I reacquaint myself with my own daily spiritual  practices that I have let slip recently. After all, we are all SPIRITS living a human existence, right? 
    Beginning a spiritual practice or discovering your own spirituality does not mean you have to move to the dessert and give up all your worldly possessions - you do not need to make any abstract changes, other than inviting in - and making room for - some new practices that will help you get more in touch with yourself, and your intuition.
    I hope you enjoy this episode!
    34 min
  • 7. Perfectionism: The What, Who, How, Why and What To Do About it With Michelle Perlongo
    In this episode, I sat down with my friend Michelle Perlongo, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Michelle works primarily with children and teenagers, as well as adults dealing with many issues such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Recently, Michelle also became certified Reiki Level 1 healing. In our conversation, we dive deep into the subject of perfectionism. Perfectionist personality traits can start in childhood, and develop into serious conditions as teens and adults. Michelle takes us through how these traits start to present themselves, some common reasons why, who is likely to develop perfectionist traits, why this is a problem, and what we can do about it. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did! **Please note there is some harsh language used in this episode.
    1 hr 1 min
  • 6. Why We Need More Plants in Our Diet and How We Can Start Eating and Enjoying Them
    Today I am breaking down what this trendy term, "plant-based" means, why it can be an amazing approach to nutrition, its affects on our health, and how we can get started. 
    Here, I discuss some common diseases and conditions that can be prevented, managed, and even reversed by eating this way, as well as how it can help you lose and manage weight. I'll give you some of my best tips and meal ideas to get you started. I hope you enjoy this episode!
    ___________________________Books mentioned in this episode:
    'Fiber Fueled' by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz  'Mastering Diabetes" by Cyrus Khambatta & Robby Barbaro
    Find them at your local bookstores and support small business by clicking here: https://www.indiebound.org/indie-bookstore-finder
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    Studies mentioned in this episode:
    https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.119.012865
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153574/
    https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/all-cancer-facts-figures/cancer-facts-figures-2019.html
    38 min
  • 5. Raising Intuitive Eaters, Health at Every Size, and Plant-Based Nutrition for Kids with Dr. Yami
    In this episode, I chat with Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster about Intuitive Eating; what that term means and how we can apply the principles of intuitive eating to our children in easy ways. We also discuss health at every size and the misconceptions around that phrase. As a pediatrician, Dr. Yami has great insight as to how we can help our children develop healthy habits around food as well as lifestyle, and how can help our kids avoid disordered eating and body shaming. She also gives us some great, simple ways we can model healthy habits and behaviors in the home. You can find Dr. Yami at dryami.com, veggiefitkids.com, on Instagram at @thedoctoryami, and on her podcast, Veggie Doctor Radio. Be sure to check out her book, 'A Parent's Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy.'
    55 min
  • 4. The Power of Creativity
    Creativity can be a powerful thing. The problem is, a lot of us don't feel like we are creative or have creative "abilities. " Good news - you are! We all are, but for many of use we lose sight of that along the way. In this episode, I am discussing the importance and power of creativity, what it really means to "be creative, " how you can begin to access your own unique creativity, and more! Find more on gohealthfreak.com and on instagram @_health_freak__
    32 min
  • 3. Women's Hormone Health and Holistic Nutrition with Selin Bilgin
    Selin Bilgin is a certified holistic nutritionist, health coach, speaker, and founder of Luscious Living. Selin is from from Calgary, Alberta and today she shares some incredible and helpful information all about women's hormones. We talk hormone imbalances - most common, why they occur, how to heal naturally and what to look for. We also talk PMS that doesn't suck, hormone changes during perimenopause and menopause, and a whole-body approach to healing including diving into the more spiritual side of energy systems throughout the body. This was such a fun and informative chat that all women should hear! You can find Selin at www.selinbilgin.com and on Instagram @_lusciousliving_. Enjoy!
    1 hr 9 min
  • 2: Lessons From My First Year As A Mom
    My daughter's first birthday just passed, and it had me reflecting on everything I have learned this year. In today's episode, I am taking you through some of the most important (because the list is endless!) lesson that I've learned this year and even during my pregnancy. I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @_health_freak__ and at www.gohealthfreak.com.
    40 min

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