Is a betrayal (big or small) keeping you sick, stuck, angry, or exhausted?

According to Dr. Debi Silber, a holistic psychologist, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, and author of the hot off the press book Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence and Happiness, we’ve all experienced some sort of betrayal. Not only does it hurt, but it takes time to get over.

Debi describes a betrayal as the breaking of a spoken or unspoken rule with someone in a relationship. The more we trusted and depended on the person, the bigger the betrayal.

After going through major betrayals from both her family members and her husband, Debi directed her focus into completing a PhD study on how we experience betrayal and the potential it can hold for change, growth, and healing.

From her research, she made three groundbreaking discoveries leading to a multi-pronged approach that has already helped thousands of women go from betrayal to breakthrough.

Through her proven system, Debi shares why your experience doesn’t define you, the symptoms of an unhealed betrayal, how to trust again, ways become a more empowered version of yourself, and SO MUCH more.

You’ll feel inspired to rebuild a sense of safety, self, and confidence.

Resources:

• Website: thepbtinstitute.com
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Are you looking for a moment in your day where you can tune out the outside world and focus on what’s going on within you? It starts by creating a daily ritual with a cup of tea.

According to Kristina Tucker, Minister of Enlightenment and Commerce for The Republic of Tea, tea is more than a beverage: It’s a sense of comfort and inspiration that can completely enrich your life. 

Having grown up with a mother who instilled the importance in knowing where your food comes from, Kristina has always felt a connection to plants. Following her calling, she became a certified student in tea and herbs, and has spent the last 25 years connecting the values of her upbringing with a continuing curiosity for the healing properties of plants. 

On a mission to educate and inspire people throughout the world about the numerous benefits of tea, Kristina explains why you don’t need to choose between coffee or tea, how a tea ritual is a sacred gift to give to yourself (or share with someone else), the nutrient that can enhance cognitive function and create calm, and ways to live a “Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp” lifestyle.

You’ll be inspired to grab your favorite mug and tap into the health-boosting benefits of tea.

Resources:

• Website: republicoftea.com (code FOODSTORY for free shipping)
• Instagram: @republicoftea
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You’ve heard of CBD and you’re probably also familiar with adaptogens. Maybe you’ve even given them a try. But when should you choose CBD and when should you turn to adaptogens? With so many options, it’s hard to know exactly what is right for you and your body.

Founder and CEO of TONIC CBD, Brittany Carbone believes that the answer isn’t in choosing one over the other, but rather in doubling down on the incredible benefits of both. Looking for a natural way to manage her own anxiety and depression, Brittany began combining CBD and ashwagandha, experimenting with the idea that synergistically they could work together to create a stress-relieving, adaptogenic powerhouse. 

That's exactly what they did! Realizing the profound impact this combination had on her own health, Brittany founded TONIC and introduced her organic plant-based healing to the world. 

Now, as the head of the all-female team, Brittany shares: a simple way to know whether your CBD is working, an explanation of the endocannabinoid system, the secret ingredient to elevate the gut-healing and immune-regulating benefits in each dose, why transparency is important from seed to source, and SO MUCH more.

You’ll feel inspired to become proactive about your health and take your knowledge of CBD, adaptogens, and stress relief to the next level!

Resources:

• Website: tonicvibes.com (Use code ELISEM for 15% off)
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• Tonic Instagram: @tonic_cbd
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Do you ever think wellness seems confusing, and you just want to throw in the towel? Registered dietitian and co-founder of Culina Health, Vanessa Rissetto, believes that feeling good doesn’t have to be complicated, and there are simple ways to eliminate stress around food, heal your body, and get results that last.

Growing up in a family where everyone connected over food, Vanessa never really experienced anxiety about her choices. When she gained weight in college, she immersed herself in learning the science of nutrition and tuning into what she could do to feel better.

Fascinated by what she learned, Vanessa left her career in marketing and followed her newfound passion, hoping to make a positive impact on people as they navigate their way through understanding nutrition.

Most recently named one of Essence Magazine’s five black female nutritionists who will change the way we think of food, Vanessa shares: tips to reconnect to your body, a powerful exercise to become aware of your eating habits, ways to pass on a healthy food story to your children, how to recognize unconscious biases in the health space, and so MUCH MORE!

Tune in and let Vanessa inspire you to simplify wellness with her inclusive, non-judgmental approach.

Resources:

Website: culinahealth.com

Instagram: @vanessarissettord

Facebook: @vanessarissettord

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to create the life you desire? According to fitness expert and mindset coach Rebecca Louise: it takes grit, getting back up one more time no matter how far you fall.

After experiencing her own struggles with anxiety, an eating disorder, lack of confidence, a painful divorce, and an uncertain career path, Rebecca turned to personal development and created habits that made her feel like a new person inside and out.

Through her ultra-popular YouTube channel, newly released book, and social media, Rebecca shares her tried-and-true methods and has helped millions of people shift their mindsets, achieve their wellness goals, and find lasting health and happiness.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the key to motivation comes from taking action
• How not to be attached to the outcome
• The impact of changing your environment and how it can influence your life choices
• Ways to not let anxiety define you
• The cardio myth and what really works to strengthen your mind and body
• A mindset to help you say YES more and take the first steps

You’ll be inspired to keep going, never give up, and unlock your inner grit!

Resources:

Website: Rebecca-Louise.com

Rebeccas Book: It Takes Grit   

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Does wellness feel hard? Sometimes unattainable? And like everyone else knows how to achieve it, but it’s just not that way for you?

Top-rated podcast host, creator of Real Food Whole Life, and author of the hot-off-the-press book, The Feel Good Effect: Reclaim Your Wellness by Finding Small Shifts that Create Big Change, Robyn Conley Downs believes that you don't have to be miserable getting healthier, and you can do it with ease.

After years of struggling with impossibly high standards, Robyn hit a breaking point and realized her constant striving was ironically making her feel not good. From there, she not only shifted her own mindset, but she also merged her research-backed knowledge with her personal lessons and transformed these findings into the Feel Good Effect Method.

In this episode, Robyn shares how she helps tens of thousands of people find a way out of perfectionism, all or nothing thinking, and comparison. You’ll also learn how to become resilient in the face of negative emotions, the danger of toxic positivity, the science behind gratitude, the two main ingredients to feel good, and SO MUCH more.

Tune in and let Robyn’s motto “less striving, more ease” help you redefine wellness, on your own terms!

Resources:

Robyns New Book: The Feel Good Effect

Website: Real Food Whole Life

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This is my first solo episode where I’m recording by myself without a guest! I’m diving into a topic that has completely transformed my personal approach to eating: using food to boost your mood. And because I’ve experienced firsthand how it can make planning meals feel more purposeful (and fun!), I’m bringing you along, so that you can give it a try, too…

While food can’t solve all our world problems, it can impact how you feel which of course affects EVERYTHING else. Since we all could use simple ways to lift our spirits and give us uplifting energy as we navigate our days, I’m breaking it down into actionable steps to start adding mood-boosting foods to your plate right away.

You’ll learn why the food-mood connection is real (and the science-backed studies to prove it), which nutrients and ingredients can positively impact your outlook, tips to inspire peace and calm, how to take charge and make proactive choices that steer your mood and your entire day!

Make sure to stick around until the end to get a behind-the-scenes peek on the writing process for my upcoming book, and learn why I’ll be taking a temporary hiatus from recording new episodes.

In the meantime, there are dozens of inspiring conversations for you to explore that you might have missed or may want to revisit again. I’ll be back soon with renewed enthusiasm and a lineup of awesome guests!

Resources:

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Facebook: @kaleandchocolate

The Most Powerful Approach to Eating with Marc David

How to Declutter Your Space and Declutter Your Mind with Rachel Rosenthal

Improve Your Mind and Mood with Food with Dr. Drew Ramsey

How to Cope with Anxiety with Ellen Vora

Imagine having the tools to live your healthiest life with self-love and confidence and to naturally choose the foods that nourish your body and mind. Grace Smith, a world-renowned hypnotherapist and author of the newly released book “Close Your Eyes, Lose Weight” believes that the secret to lasting change lies in tapping into the power of your subconscious mind.

If you’ve ever felt doubtful about hypnosis, Grace started off as a skeptic as well. But when hypnotherapy transformed her life and helped her release addictive behaviors, she left her corporate career, got certified in hypnotherapy, and began her mission to make hypnosis mainstream.

Eager to share this widely underused and often misunderstood approach with the world, Grace started witnessing powerful breakthroughs with her clients, helping them change their habits and mindsets with incredible success. People who had tried everything were suddenly able to lose weight, overcome emotional eating, learn to love their bodies (and themselves!), release limiting beliefs, and change their lives.

Now, ten years and thousands of transformations later, Grace explains the myths and misconceptions of hypnosis, the deeper reasons so many of us struggle with food and our bodies, how to release emotional weight, and SO MUCH more!

Stay tuned until the end as Grace takes us through an ultra-relaxing and guided exercise to reduce anxiety and stress!

Resources:

Website: Grace Space Hypnosis

Grace’s New Book: Close Your Eyes, Lose Weight  

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Ever wish you could be doing more for the environment? Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group (EWG) and a pioneer environmentalist, believes that any action you take to improve the health of our planet is a step in the right direction!

Having been named the “Ultimate Green Game Changer” by Huffington Post, Ken is often referred to as one of Washington’s top lobbyists, possessing an unwavering commitment to fighting against industrial agriculture and protecting families, children, and our planet from toxic substances.

Over the past 27 years, under Ken’s leadership, EWG has grown into a trusted and powerful organization that empowers millions of people to reduce their exposure to harmful ingredients in food, drinking water, cosmetics, and other household products, to live healthier lives in a healthier environment.

For this eco-edition, Ken enlightens us on how we can celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and continue to care for ourselves and our planet, too. Even in the middle of a global pandemic as we all take a pause from our usual lives, he shares ways to learn how to be more intentional and thoughtful with our actions, tips to build better habits during COVID-19 (and beyond), how to find the silver lining in our current situation, and SO MUCH MORE!

Tune in and let Ken’s story and insights inspire you to make every day Earth day!

Resources:

Episode Show Notes

COVID-19 and Your Health

Consumer Guides

Website: Environmental Working Group

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Whether you have years of experience in the kitchen or you’re just getting started, Pamela Salzman believes that cooking with fresh ingredients does not need to be complicated and making real food taste good can be simple and stress-free!

As a best-selling author and sought-after cooking instructor, Pamela has helped thousands of home cooks get organized each week to whip up meals that are easy, yet packed with nutrients and flavor. Her latest book Quicker Than Quick: 140 Crave-Worthy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Foods in 30 Minutes or Less teaches people to create delicious, healthy food without slaving away for hours in the kitchen.

While Pamela’s upbringing instilled a lifelong penchant for healthy food, she never expected to make a career out of cooking. After starting a family of her own, she was soon asked to lead a local cooking group. Word got out and Pamela quickly established a thriving business with a huge following of home cooks wanting to learn her secret to success in the kitchen.

Now twelve years later, Pamela shares ways to become a more intuitive cook, how to accommodate different food preferences without feeling like a short order chef, practical tips for stress-free cooking during COVID-19, advice on what items to make from scratch versus what to buy store-bought, and other tips to feel good nourishing yourself and your loved ones, too!

Resources

Pamela's Book: Quicker Than Quick

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Website: pamelasalzman.com 

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