Matcha on the Rocks

Ep 13. Red Light Therapy: Harnessing Nature's Healing Light for Inflammation, Skin, and Cellular Energy w/ Lumara Founder, Bill Wiedemann

Today's episode focuses on demystifying the latest wellness & skincare "trend" of red light therapy with Bill Wiedemann, the founder and inventor of Lumara Systems.

We start with Red Light 101; learning the history of red light, the incredible benefits of red light therapy, how it can revolutionize our approach to skincare, anti-aging, and overall wellbeing, and how to use it properly to maximize it's benefits.

From reducing inflammation and pain to boosting collagen production and cellular energy, we uncover the science behind this natural and effective treatment. Bill also provides eye-opening insights into navigating the red light market, helping you become a discerning consumer and make informed decisions when investing in this powerful technology.

*Follow Lumara on Instagram or checkout their website to buy a panel. Use code MATCHA on checkout for $100 off.

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Ep 12: “Redefining the Events Industry, Breaking the Rulebook, and Connecting Brand Founders with Karolina Swietoniowska, Founder of League of Originals”

In this episode, I sit down with Karolina Swietoniowska, the founder of League of Originals, a vibrant community for influential brand founders. Karolina shares her inspiring journey from professional dancer to successful events entrepreneur, diving into the inspiration behind League of Originals and her passion for supporting entrepreneurs.

She candidly discusses the challenges she faced, battling imposter syndrome, and the intuitions that guided her path. Carolina emphasizes the importance of authenticity, genuine connections, and pushing boundaries to create disruptive experiences. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a brand founder, or simply someone seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.

*To learn more about League of Originals, follow them on Instagram, check out their website, or give a listen to the League of Originals podcast.

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Ep 11: Electrolytes for Hangover Prevention & Athletic Optimization with Sean Corcoran, Founder of Alcolyte.

In today's episode, we're sitting down with Sean Corcoran, the founder of Alcolyte, a pioneering brand that creates electrolyte-infused cocktail mixes.

As an endurance athlete and college student at Cornell, Sean discovered the impact of electrolyte imbalances on both athletic performance + hangover prevention. Realizing there was a better way to balance health and wellness with social drinking, Sean developed Alcolyte, the first zero-calorie, electrolyte-infused cocktail mix to mitigate the negative effects of alcohol consumption.

Join us as we hear about Sean's approach to sustainable drinking, planning social events around fitness goals, and his mission to empower others to achieve their goals, while having fun doing it.

*Use code MATCHA25 at checkout at drinkalcolyte.com for 25% off your order of Alcolyte's electrolyte-infused cocktail mixes, and check them out on Instagram at @drinkacolyte. Also available on their Amazon Storefront

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Ep 10. "Becoming an Integrated Health Coach, Ditching the Fads, and Embracing Holistic Wellness with Georgia Thompson Perkins, Founder of 'Goodness with G'".

Today I'm sitting down with Georgia Thompson Perkins, founder of "Goodness with G" and certified Integrated Nutrition Health Coach. Georgia shares her inspiring journey in realizing her passion for wellness and taking the leap to build her own thriving health coaching business. She takes a holistic approach towards wellness in mind, body, and spirit, and in her one-on-one coaching practice, helps clients take charge of their health, implement and maintain healthy habits, and cultivate a fulfilled, balanced life. 

We discuss the concept of bio-individuality, how to navigate the often overwhelming landscape of wellness trends and fads, and the significance of focusing on the foundational pillars of health, such as sleep, nutrition, stress management, and mindfulness. Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking to deepen your understanding of holistic health, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

*See more of Georgia's recipes, lifestyle tips, and realistic habits at @goodnesswithg on Instagram, or access more resources at goodnesswithg.com

• Get 'The Goodness Guide: Mindset', Georgia's guided wellness journal
• Shop all of her workshops and guides
• Learn about 1:1 coaching
• Take a free yoga sculpt class on Georgia's YouTube

*Other resources/products mentioned:

• State Change by Robin Berzin

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Ep 9, "Unlock Your Body's Fountain of Youth: Stretching and Aerial Yoga for Anti-Aging, Joint Health, and Fascial Release". On this ep, I speak with Katie Killebrew, former national champion synchronized swimmer turned world-renowned aerial yoga teacher, owner of Flow & Glow Spa, clinical aesthetician, and host of luxury aquatic and yoga retreats around the world. With advanced certifications in a myriad of yoga and stretching modalities including her 300-hour RYT; aerial, yin, chair, and power yoga, decompression and mobility therapy, Katie is a passionate expert at the intersection of movement, longevity, and beauty.

Sparked by her own personal struggles with scoliosis, Katie first discovered aerial yoga's impact on spinal decompression and pain relief and later realized it's power to transform our body and mind. We dive deep into the importance of incorporating simple stretching routines into our daily lives, for fascial relief, joint health, youthful skin, and so much more.

Join me as I learn the secrets to unlocking your body's natural fountain of youth through the power of stretching and aerial yoga.

*Follow Katie at @flowandglowspa and learn more about her classes, retreats and offerings at flowglowspa.com. To learn more about aerial yoga or access a curated library of online classes to practice at-home, check out the AIReal Yoga Online Membership*

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Mastering Your Skincare Routine: The Expert’s Guide To Lasting Radiance with Clinical Esthetician and SF Beauty Pro, Francine Panellii

In this episode, I sit down with renowned esthetician and skincare expert, Francine Panelli aka the SF Beauty Pro, to uncover the secrets to achieving radiant, healthy skin. With over 25 years of experience in medical aesthetics, Francine shares her wealth of knowledge on everything from identifying and addressing skin concerns to, curating personalized routines, common mistakes you might be making, and so much more. We dive into when you should splurge vs. save on products, she demystifies retinol, and reveals the truth behind trendy treatments like radio frequency, peels, lasers and more.

Whether you're struggling with dryness, acne, or signs of aging, this episode empowers you to take control of your skincare journey. Join us as we demystify the world of skincare and learn practical tips from a true professional.

*Follow Francine @sfbeautypro to learn more or book an appointment at sfbeautypro.com to work with her directly.

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Ep 7. On this episode we sit down with Sarah Marlette, MS, CNS, a licensed functional medicine nutritionist and founder of Nourish Thrive Glow, a realistic nutrition approach for women and female hormones that is rooted in nourishment not deprivation.

Sarah dives deep into things all women should know: how we might be sabotaging our hormones without even realizing it, aligning our lifestyle choices with our body's natural rhythms, and debunking myths surrounding restrictive diets and extreme protocols. We explore the profound impact of circadian rhythms, detoxification pathways, and stress management on overall well-being, and how we can better support our hormones with tangible habit + nutrition tweaks, cycle-syncing, and so much more.

With her holistic approach, Sarah empowers women to nourish their bodies, embrace their unique feminine biology, and cultivate sustainable habits for long-term vitality. Whether you're seeking hormonal optimization, a nutrition approach that finally feels attainable, or a deeper understanding of your intricate physiology, this episode offers a wealth of practical strategies to thrive from the inside out.

*Resources Mentioned:

• Follow @nourishthriveglow on Instagram
• Visit nourishthriveglow.com to subscribe to the NTG newsletter
• Free Hormone Guide: The Art of Nourishment
• Work with Sarah: waitlist for NTG's 6-Week Glow Up program
• Purchase the Thyroid Guide or Gut Reset

*Some of Sarah's favorites:

• 10% off Root + Bones Marine Collagen

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Ep 6: On this episode of Matcha on the Rocks, I speak to Phil Lembkey and Sean Fitzgerald, the Co-Founders of ELVT Breath Control, an innovative mouth tape designed that retrains the respiratory system and subconscious mind to nasal breathe.

Phil & Sean share their personal journeys that led them to develop the product after discovering the power of nasal breathing, and we learn why the modern epidemic of mouth breathing may be destroying our health. We learn how, through simply retraining our body to breath through our nose, we can greatly improve athletic performance, sleep quality, mental clarity and overall wellbeing.

Use code MATCHA20 at checkout at elvtbreath.com for 20% off your order of the Breath Control Patches, and check them out on Instagram at @ELVTBreath.

*Books Mentioned on the Show:

Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

*Want to learn more? Check out more of the science behind nasal breathing on ELVT's Website.

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Ep 5. Deep dive into some of my predictions for innovative consumer wellness tech in 2024 and beyond, including:

1. Biowearables and personalized biometric insights, with a specific focus on the commercialization of CGMs for the non-diabetic market
2. FemTech and women's health-focused tech
3. Blending Eastern + Western modalities for holistic treatment

CGMs + Metabolic Health:

• Abbott Lingo
• Dexcom announcement
• Veri
• Levels Health
• Signos
• Supersapians
• January AI
• Ageless Rx

Other Wearables:

• Oura Ring 🔗 $40 off your purchase
• Natural Cycles

Women's Health Books:

• Hormone Intelligence*this book changed my life!
• In the Flo
• Dr Jolene Brighton's books
• This is Your Brain on Birth Control

FemTech + Clinics:

• Natural Cycles
• Ava Fertility
• Evie Ring
• Proov
• Tia Health
• Fertility Benefits: Maven, Carrot, Kindbody

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Ep 4. In the spirit of being 100% authentic to what I share with you guys, wanted to do a follow up to my last episode where I break down my morning routine, and share where I'm currently at with that, and steps I take to stay consistent when I'm struggling with motivation. I talk about how anxiety can try to get in the way, and how I've re-framed little moments as "acts of courage" in committing to my future self + goals.

Some of the products/resources mentioned on the show:

Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday

Colloidal Minerals by NOW Supplements

(Not mentioned - but dives deep into the power of consistency to small changes + habit stacking: Atomic Habits by James Clear)

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