In today’s minisode, Christina answers listeners’ questions regarding bowel movements, including how various diets can affect regularity, supplements for constipation, and other tips to help your digestion!

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 3:19 - How often should you have a bowel movement?
• 6:11 - The Bristol Stool Chart
• 7:10 - Floating stools, fat, and malabsorption
• 11:05 - Constipation and colonics
• 14:29 - Supplements, diet, and other tips for constipation relief
• 17:58 - Diet tips for diarrhea

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Entrepreneur Kristen Hinman is the host of the CUT THE CRAP PODCAST: Business Breakthroughs, founder & creative director of digital marketing agency, Peare Media, and about to be a mom of 3 littles. With over 8 years in the PR industry, Kristen experienced first-hand what it takes to move a personality or brand from unknown to known - and did it time and time again. What she realized is that PR and exposure is a powerful tool for exposure and recognition, but the journey doesn't end with being known...it's the starting point.

The bottom line is this: If you want to find lasting success, you must channel your momentum into an intuitive, strategic plan that positions you in today's digital world.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 12:20 - How to know where to focus your energy in your business
• 17:13 - Listening to your intuition vs. a fear response
• 28:15 - Creating a strong foundation for connecting with prospects and customers
• 32:10 - The benefits of using sales funnels
• 36:10 - Why you need to be consistent with providing value and giving a call to action
• 40:28 - The importance of utilizing data when using paid advertising like Facebook
• 49:00 - Why you want to build an email list

This show is supported by:

• Just Thrive | Go to bit.ly/justthrivechristina and use the discount code “christina15” for 15% off your order!
• BLUblox | Head over to blublox.com and use code “WELLNESS” for 15% off your pair of BLUblox blue light blocking glasses.

Connect with Kristen directly:

• IG: @Kristen_Hinman
• Podcast: ctcpod.com
• Digital Agency: pearemedia.com

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe 
• Sign-up for No Bullshit Business School: members.christinaricewellness.com/no-bullshit-business-school

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s solo episode, Christina helps you shift your mindset around the seven top limiting beliefs around starting an online coaching business.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 3:03 - Shifting the “I Can’t Afford It” mindset
• 8:00 - Breaking limiting beliefs around having a “small” following
• 13:53 - Why your message matters
• 20:27 - Do you have enough experience to coach others?
• 24:45 - Why you should start coaching before getting more certifications
• 29:49 - Making a full-time income off your online coaching business
• 32:50 - Undervaluing your worth & having fear around your services being “too expensive”
• 36:00 - Fear around coming across as “salesy”
• 42:30 - Changing your mindset around receiving judgment from others

Resources:

• Sign-up for No Bullshit Business School: members.christinaricewellness.com/no-bullshit-business-school
• Listen to Episode 302: "I Can't Afford It" is a Limiting Belief with Rachel Barber

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Rimka is a holistic brain optimization specialist focusing on integrated neurotherapies to identify and address the root cause of mental illness, learning disorders, and chronic illness. She has dedicated over 25 years to learning the best practices in functional medicine from masters in their fields. Dr. Rimka offers a unique style of intuition and caring blended with a clinically-based multi-therapeutic approach to solve hard-to-treat health problems.

Dr. Rimka built Brain and Body Solutions into the premier brain-based disorder healing facility in Atlanta. Patients travel from across the globe to experience her healing playground of comprehensive, permanent brain therapies, brain imaging, biofeedback, functional nutrition, epigenetics, cognitive testing, nutrient therapy, psychology, chelation, detoxification, Chiropractic, and Chinese medicine.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 6:26 - Dr. Rimka’s view on wearables like Fitbits
• 10:30 - Immune support tips
• 10:59 - How and why you want to lower your leptin
• 12:02 - Incorporating mindset practices 
• 13:30 - The importance of focusing on your emotions & feeling good
• 15:40 - Reframing your mindset & your story

Head over to The Realness Podcast to listen and subscribe!

Follow Stephanie:

• IG: @dr_rimka
• YouTube: Dr. Rimka
• Courses and Retreats: Brainandbodyrevolution.org
• Learn more: brainandbodysolutions.com
• Listen:
• 257: Dr. Stephanie Rimka on the Risks of EMFs from 5G, the Spiritual Side of Healing, and How Diet Influences Intuition
• 258: Dr. Stephanie Rimka on Problems with Paleo and Keto Diets, the Carnivore Diet for Women, and Why You Think You Can't Digest Meat

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam at drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert for Mindbodygreen and Goop. Dr. Cole is the author of the book, The Inflammation Spectrum in which he explores how inflammation exists on a spectrum within the body, the various systems it can affect, and how you can discover your individual food triggers to overcome chronic inflammation. He is also the author of Ketotarian in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 8:40 - About Dr. Cole’s work & why he went into functional medicine
• 11:50 - The importance of holding space for patients
• 14:45 - How Dr. Cole’s philosophies have evolved personally & professionally
• 22:25 - Dr. Cole’s view of the carnivore diet & using it with his patients
• 27:20 - Orthorexia, disordered eating, anxiety, and shame stemming from the vast amount of info about food
• 31:40 - The development of an eating disorder from a health issue or autoimmune disease
• 34:55 - What is inflammation?
• 40:12 - Looking at the gut and brain - some lesser-known signs of inflammation
• 50:42 - Where to start if you know you’re inflamed 
• 58:13 - Whole foods that could create inflammation
• 1:02:44 - Supplements to help decrease inflammation
• 1:04:10 - What is helminthic therapy & Dr. Cole’s thoughts on fecal transplants
• 1:09:07 - The connection between exercise and inflammation

This show is supported by:

• BLUblox | Head over to blublox.com and use code “WELLNESS” for 15% off your pair of BLUblox blue light blocking glasses.
• Further Food | Visit furtherfood.com and use code “wellness” for 10% off all products.
• Wild Foods | Go to wildfoods.co and enter the code CRW for 12% off your order.

Connect with Dr. Cole:

• drwillcole.com
• Inflammation Spectrum Quiz: drwillcole.com/inflammation-spectrum-quiz
• IG: @drwillcole
• Twitter: @drwillcole
• FB: @doctorwillcole

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Cristin Smith is the CEO/Founder and Spiritual Director at Saffron & Sage, spearheading operations at Little Italy’s first-of-its-kind membership-based holistic health club. In addition to day-to-day operations, Smith serves as Strategy Director and Spiritual Director, holding space for individuals to explore their sacred pilgrimage while cultivating discernment and incorporating other ancient practices into their lives including solitude and meditation. Smith founded Saffron & Sage in 2013, as a result of her personal healing journey and the search for holistic health care practitioners, non-toxic products, therapeutic practices and healing places to achieve wellness of the mind, body and spirit.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 10:35 - A look at Cristin’s past and her spiritual journey
• 14:30 - Cristin’s introduction to integrative medicine & mind-body-spirit 
• 15:20 - Why Cristin decided to take a sabbatical in Mexico 
• 20:57 - Why we need to shift our priorities & realign with our hearts
• 22:30 - How disease stems from 3 things
• 25:47 - Cristin’s story of discovering she had 4 tumors
• 30:23 - Raw vegan, introducing animal protein, and seasonal eating
• 39:10 - Cristin’s health today & what protocols made the biggest difference for her 
• 45:30 - How Cristin healed her grief and the role of somatic therapy
• 52:20 - Redefining feminine & what it means to be a female leader
• 58:40 - How Saffron & Sage came to life

This show is supported by:

• Just Thrive | Go to bit.ly/justthrivechristina and use the discount code “christina15” for 15% off your order!
• BLUblox | Head over to blublox.com and use code “WELLNESS” for 15% off your pair of BLUblox blue light blocking glasses.

Resources for Saffron & Sage:

• IG: @saffronandsageus
• Website: saffronsageliving.com
• Saffron & Sage’s skincare line: saffronandsageskin.com

Click here to listen & subscribe to Cut The Crap: Business Breakthroughs with Kristen Hinman!

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Rachel Barber, holistic healing expert and health coach, is back on the show to discuss shifting your language and mindset around money.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 4:33 - Why “I can’t afford it” is used as an excuse
• 6:30 - Rachel’s personal story of investing in herself
• 10:30 - Options for getting the resources you need
• 14:20 - Spending money to make money by investing in yourself
• 18:17 - Changing your languaging - especially during the pandemic
• 21:06 - Asking your husband for permission vs. support
• 28:00 - Advice for business owners who are being met with “I can’t afford it”

Follow Rachel:

• IG: @therachelbarber
• totalhealingprogram.com
• Listen:
• 167: Rachel Barber on Healing Chronic Illness by Rewiring Your Brain
• 195: Rachel Barber on Spirituality, the Difference Between Love and Monogamy, and Female Body Image

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Rachel Barber is a holistic healing expert and health coach. She helps people to self-heal from chronic illness/symptoms through the power of the mind, body, and soul.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 13:10 - Rachel’s 6-year healing journey & why she needed a coach
• 16:00 - Why Christina will always pay for help with healing
• 17:20 - The benefit of having support and a community versus trying to heal on your own
• 24:10 - How having a coach for healing or business saves you time and energy
• 26:20 - The energetic exchange of money
• 27:58 - Why some people are resistant to hiring a coach
• 37:10 - If you want to coach individuals, invest in a coach
• 41:57 - How to determine if someone is a good coach
• 45:30 - Following your intuition versus logic
• 50:22 - The difference between working with a naturopath and working with a coach

This show is supported by:

• Ned | You can order hemp oil from helloned.com and use the discount code “WELLNESS” for 15% off!
• Beekeepers Naturals | Head to beekeepersnaturals.com/CRW and use my code “CRW” for 15% off.

Follow Rachel:

• IG: @therachelbarber
• totalhealingprogram.com
• Listen:
• 167: Rachel Barber on Healing Chronic Illness by Rewiring Your Brain
• 195: Rachel Barber on Spirituality, the Difference Between Love and Monogamy, and Female Body Image

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Jaime Seeman is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Omaha, Nebraska at Mid City OBGYN offering a full range of services in obstetrics, gynecology, robotic surgery, and primary care. She is a fellow in Integrative Medicine at The University of Arizona School of Medicine and is a board-certified ketogenic nutrition specialist through The American Nutrition Association. She has a passion for fitness, preventative medicine, and ketogenic therapy not only in her medical practice but in her own life.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 6:45 - Jaime’s health journey leading her to keto and a version of the carnivore diet
• 11:02 - How pregnancy affects insulin regulation
• 15:30 - How excessive insulin during pregnancy can have a negative effect on the baby
• 16:50 - Is it safe to eat a low carb diet during pregnancy?
• 20:07 - Dr. Jaime’s optimal diet for a pregnant woman
• 22:16 - Epigenetics and how the mom’s diet affects the baby’s DNA
• 25:10 - Your menstrual cycle as a vital sign for health
• 27:30 - What’s happening during the different phases of the menstrual cycle
• 31:33 - Symptoms of estrogen excess & how we become estrogen dominant
• 35:35 - Adequate fat and protein intake for women 
• 41:13 - How Dr. Jaime approaches the carnivore diet
• 44:33 - How the thyroid is affected by carb intake and how to support your thyroid
• 50:00 - Dr. Jaime’s experiment with monitoring her glucose on various diets
• 1:02:23 - How Dr. Jaime’s discusses birth control with her patients
• 1:12:23 - The benefits of weight lifting and building muscle

This show is supported by:

• BLUblox | Head over to blublox.com and use code “WELLNESS” for 15% off your pair of BLUblox blue light blocking glasses.

Follow Dr. Jaime:

• IG: @doctorfitandfabulous
• doctorfitandfabulous.com

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s minisode, Christina breaks down the activities to prioritize vs. avoid when launching your online coaching business, and how to speed up the process of building your business.

In this episode of Wellness Realness:

• 3:40 - Keys to consider when launching your online coaching business
• 5:10 - What platform you should first utilize over of building a website
• 7:10 - Why you don’t want to prioritize creating a blog
• 11:54 - The first question to ask yourself if you’re not making money
• 13:20 - Self-awareness around limiting fears and stories
• 15:27 - Creating a daily to-do list

Connect with Christina:

• Learn more: christinaricewellness.com
• Personal IG: @christinaricewellness
• Secret IG: @wellnessrealnesscrew 
• Wellness Realness IG: @wellnessrealnesspodcast
• Wellness Realness FB Group: bit.ly/WRtribe

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions