The Beautiful Grit

The Beautiful Grit

By Gwen DittmarBusinessHealth & FitnessReligion & Spirituality
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The Beautiful Grit episodes

  • Ep. 84 Disrupting the Detox Pathways with Dr. Nancy Crowell
    Dr. Nancy Crowell is a trained Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Nervous System Coach, and the creator of Resonance--a proven 12-month process that specializes in helping clients with hormonal imbalance, adrenal fatigue, gas, bloating, stress and anxiety to be free.
    Her unique approach uncovers the thoughts and emotions at the core of any dis-ease and then incorporates this inner healing along with client-specific protocols for nutrition and well-being.
    This approach creates optimal success for her clients to reverse symptoms and live a highly energized healthy life.
    In the episode Dr. Nancy shares about the incremental changes we can make to attune to our bodies, support our nervous system, and opening detox pathways for sustainable healing. Nancy also shares about her different programs, and the power of group health coaching, healthy versus toxic relationships, as well as how relationships with emotions like anger, grief, joy and love affect our health and healing process and increase our capacity to receive as the feminine.
    If you would like to learn more about Dr. Nancy Crowell and her app, you can download Disrupt the System and receive the Founding Member discount through June 15. You can also follow her on Instagram @drnancycrowell.
    If you would like learn more about breathwork as a way of regulating the nervous system, and somatically releasing stress from the body, join Gwen’s upcoming virtual breathwork circle through her website www.gwendittmar.com or book a private session here: https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork
    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 83 Viruses, Toxins, Inflammation, and Naturopathic Oncology with Dr. Lucas Tims
    Joining the podcast this week is naturopathic oncologist Dr. Lucas Tims. He shares how the gritty experience of his wife’s cancer battle led him to choosing a cancer related residency and has become his life’s work. He focuses on the combination of both mainstream and natural medicine.
    In the episode, Dr. Lucas and Gwen discuss what causes infections, viruses, inflammation and toxins. He touches on the importance of nutrition, diet, exercise, fresh air and building a strong immune system. Dr. Lucas also gives more insight into how chemicals and toxins are causing chronic illnesses and cancer, and even showing up in younger generations.
    Dr. Lucas provides action steps for people to reduce risk and exposure to chemicals. He also shares his advice on how to continuously detox and examples of stress reducing activities. This conversation moves through so many informative topics, and I truly look forward to you hearing.
    In this episode we discussed:
    • His wife’s experience with cancer led him to a focused oncology residency
    • The benefits of both mainstream medicine and integrative naturopathic medicine
    • Infections, viruses, inflammation, toxins – what causes it and ways to treat it
    • How to build a strong immune system
    • Cortisol levels, EMF, and stress reduction
    • Toxin loads throughout different generations
    • What people can do to reduce risk and exposure and get early detection
    • Regularly engaging in detoxification practices and what that looks like
    If you would like to hear more from Dr. Tims you can follow him on Instagram @doctorlucas or email at [email protected]
    If you would like to do a 90-minute session with Gwen to process and release blocks on the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and energetic level, you can book a session here:
    https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork and use the 30% discount code for being a Beautiful Grit Podcast listener PODCAST30%
    If you found this episode helpful, please share with your loved ones, friends, and coworkers, as well as on Instagram! Each share, like, and review helps.
    42 min
  • Ep. 82 Building Trust with Yourself and Not Playing it Safe with Chrissy King
    Writer, speaker, fitness coach and educator Chrissy King joins the podcast this week. We get into her beautiful grit story about the loss of both her marriage and father, moving to New York City, and how that led her to where she is now. She shares a very personal story about her father’s passing and what she learned from that difficult situation. We are honored to have Chrissy reveal more about her parents, growing up and celebrate her father’s memory.
    Chrissy strives to create a more diverse and inclusive wellness industry and has created “The Body Liberation Project”. She started as a freelance writer and wrote a viral article during the pandemic which catapulted her career. We get the brave and inspiring story of how her book came to life and the true meaning behind body liberation. We also discuss and learn how diet culture and racism are woven together in white supremacy.
    In the episode, Chrissy shares how pivotal and often difficult therapy has been, the stigma’s surrounding it, as well as her experience with reiki. We also touch on her human design traits as a pure generator and right-angle flow of consciousness 4, which by no surprise was in complete alignment. I am thrilled for you to listen to her knowledge and liberating story on The Beautiful Grit.
    In this episode we discussed:
    • The grit of grief, divorce and moving to a new city
    • Relationships, separation and peacefully transitioning into new chapters
    • Taking the time to figure out who you really are and what you want in life
    • Social media and duality of life
    • Therapy, reiki and the stigmas around self-care
    • Dealing with grief, tragedy and terminal illness
    • Her book, The Body Liberation Project, and the story behind it
    • Racism, body image, diet culture and collective freedom
    • Human design and how it shows up in Chrissy’s life
    If you would like to hear more from Chrissy you can read her book, “The Body Liberation Project”, anywhere books are sold, follow her on social media @iamchrissyking and go to her website at www.chrissyking.com to subscribe to her newsletter.
    If you would like to do a 90-minute breathwork session with Gwen, which is a combination of somatic work, breath work, energy work, and integration into your daily life you can book a session here: https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession
    Join an upcoming Breathwork Circle for 50% off with code Moon50 https://www.gwendittmar.com/new-events
    59 min
  • Ep. 81 Mental Health, The Power of No and Setting Boundaries with Karena Dawn
    Mental health advocate and founder of the Big Silence, Karena Dawn, is this week’s featured guest on The Beautiful Grit. During the episode, she shares what it was like growing up with a mentally ill parent during a time when it was highly stigmatized and not spoken about. She elaborates on her own personal history with mental health issues and how she learned to trust again.
    While shifting through a dark place to a happier place, she discovered exercise and created a very successful career. Karena opens up about what she’s learned and how she stays true to herself. Gwen and Karena also discuss how saying no can feel uncomfortable and the power of when you do. They even dive into Karena’s human design traits as a rare reflector.
    This conversation covers many topics from social media, business, setting boundaries, communication and psychedelics. Karena reveals her beautiful grit and many tangents in between and I am honored to have you listen to our chat.
    In this episode we discussed:
    • Growing up with a mentally ill parent
    • Karena’s Grandparents who immigrated from Ukraine
    • Mental health and Karena’s non profit, The Big Silence
    • Learning how to love, trust and forgive again
    • Childhood trauma, depression and suicide
    • Getting rid of toxicity, boundaries and saying no
    • Becoming successful and staying true to yourself
    • Human design reflectors
    • Exercise and psychedelics
    If you would like to hear more from Karena Dawn you can follow her on Instagram @karenadawn, subscribe to her podcast “The Big Silence” and support her non-profit and program Calm Heart, Calm Mind at www.thebigsilence.com
    If you'd like to step into YOUR soul's calling, shed the past, and reconnect to your purpose, Gwen's next RISE Group Coaching begins Thursday, May 18th at 10:00 am PST. The live calls are every Thursday at 10:00-11:30 am PST through August 3rd. Learn more here: www.gwendittmar.com/rise-group-coaching, and use the 10% off code RISE10 as our gratitude for being our podcast listener.
    If you would like to do a 90-minute breathwork session with Gwen, which is a combination of somatic work, breath work, energy work, and integration into your daily life you can book a session here: https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession
    48 min
  • Ep. 80 Surrendering to a Higher Calling with Xavier Dagba
    Economics PhD scholar turned Life Coach, Xavier Dagba, joins the Beautiful Grit Podcast this week. Xavier shares his personal story about leaving his home country in Cameroon on a PhD scholarship to Montreal, the dark night of the ego, and eventually answering the inner calling that led him to completely shift his career path. Xavier opens up about his gritty journey, and how he surrendered to his calling, steadfast in his faith, even in fear, to take this courageous leap.
    Xavier has worn many hats throughout his life. Scholar, gym owner, mentor, blogger, husband, and father to name a few. When Xavier began sharing his experiences in hopes of connecting with and helping others, he received feedback from his external world that he had so much to share with others.
    As a Transformational Life Coach and shadow worker, Xavier is full of knowledge and life lessons on manifestation, prayer and deep trust, looking for signs and how to surrender to life. You will leave this podcast episode full of advice, inspiration, laughter, and a quantum outlook on life. Please enjoy this inspiring conversation on the Beautiful Grit.
    In this episode we discussed:
    Xavier’s journey from the professional scholar space to life coaching
    Spiritual growth and moving through experiences
    Life as a gym owner and manifesting health
    Breaking patterns and creating quality of life
    Coming from limited beliefs to soul awakenings
    Trusting your calling and stop resisting life
    Surrendering as an act of bravery
    If you would like to hear more from Xavier you can go to his website https://www.xavierdagba.com/ , as well as follow him on social media @xavierdagba
    If you'd like to step into YOUR soul's calling, shed the past, and reconnect to your purpose, Gwen's next RISE Group Coaching begins Thursday, May 18th at 10:00 am PST. The live calls are every Thursday at 10:00-11:30 am PST through August 3rd. Learn more here: www.gwendittmar.com/rise-group-coaching, and use the 10% off code RISE10 as our gratitude for being our podcast listener.
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession
    58 min
  • Ep. 79 Intuitive Knowing + Trust Your Body with Kelly Gores of HEAL
    Writer, director and producer of the HEAL Documentary, Kelly Gores, is on the podcast this week. She tells us about the grit of making an independent film, learning how to let go of intentions, and the calling for her to create the documentary. Throughout the podcast, Kelly and Gwen touch on Kelly's Human Design Type (Projector), and how her Authority in Human Design (Splenic) has guided her through life and making big decisions.
    Kelly started her career at a young age as a child actress and performer. She talks through what that was like, her journey as a teen and twenty something, her spiritual journey, and how that inspired her to follow the calling to create HEAL. Kelly also discusses gratitude, journaling, breath work, and how they have completely changed her perspective.
    Last, Kelly shares her personal love story, how she always knew she would become a mom even when it seemed she wouldn't, and the journey to becoming a mother. As you listen, you'll see this deep knowing is threaded throughout Kelly's life story and is so powerful to hear her soul path. She reminds us of the importance of stillness, finding alignment and honoring your needs. I am delighted for you to listen to her beautiful grit.
    In this episode we discussed:
    • The making of Kelly’s independent film documentary, HEAL
    • Meditation, gratitude journaling, self-care and human design
    • What it was like being a childhood actress and how that shaped Kelly’s future
    • Kelly’s beautiful love story and how she became a mother
    • Following and trusting your splenic knowing and allowing your body to guide you
    • The unknown of different parenting stages
    • The power of breathwork
    If you would like to hear more from Kelly you can watch her documentary and read her book, HEAL, as well as follow her on Instagram @kellygores
    If you would like to receive 10% off the upcoming 3-month RISE Group Coaching, where through weekly coaching and information live calls, you reset your nervous system so it is open to receive your inner knowing use the discount code RISE10.
    In the group we reset your system, clearing the past, misbeliefs, judgments, trauma that having been blocking you, so you can re-parent your inner child, find freedom and peace through the practice of self forgiveness, projection, and bring wholeness to all aspects of yourself into quantum frequency and multi-dimensional. You'll also receive two lectures and a personalized Human Design Guide, expert on Enneagram, Gene Keys and more.
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession
    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 78 Moving from Religion to Authenticity with Dr. Shante
    Certified life coach, professor and award-winning podcast host, Dr. Shante is our featured guest this week! In the episode, she dives into her background, fascination with people and a few beautifully gritty stories. She also shares her fascinating insight on social media vs. media and traditional leaning environments vs. more progressive teaching practices.
    Dr. Shante and Gwen discuss being introverts, being daughters and mothers, and the journey of moving from the religions we were raised in to a new definition of faith and wellness.
    This conversation covers many topics from exercise and education, to living your authentic truth and finding faith forward approaches. She’s here on the Beautiful Grit to bring her spiritual & practical knowledge and bridge the gap between faith and wellness.
    In this episode we discussed:
    • Social media pros and con’s
    • Inquiry, traditional learning environments and progressive teaching
    • Introverts vs. extroverts and how they identify
    • Faith, spirituality, religion and everything in between
    • Overcoming parent trauma
    • Finding the gym during COVID and living a healthy lifestyle
    • Attachment and loyalty in parenting
    • Living a life that is authentic to you, not society
    If you would like to hear more from Dr. Shante you can follow her on Instagram @drshantesays or subscribe to her podcasts, “Whole and Complete” and “Believing Bigger”.
    If you would like to learn more about the upcoming RISE Group Coaching you can gather details, or book a discovery call: https://www.gwendittmar.com/rise-group-coaching You can also use the code RISE10 for a special discount on the group for our podcast listeners.
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts!
    55 min
  • Ep. 77 Destructive Patterns and Healing Trauma with Parris Hodges
    Joining the podcast this week is fellow podcaster and School of the Sacred educator, Parris Hodges. She shares her struggles with bulimia and recovery, addiction and sobriety, abusive relationships, cervical cancer, and her path to breaking the cycle. In the episode we also discuss eating for your blood type, stages of womanhood, deep spiritual work, manifestation and the relationship with God.
    Parris is trained in Root Cause Protocol. Her understanding of our bodies at a mineral level will expand your consciousness and get you thinking about the beautiful grit of your life in a whole new perspective.
    In the episode, Parris and Gwen relate their spiritual and human journey through the lens of sobriety, as well as discussing eating for your blood type, stages of womanhood, deep spiritual work, manifestation, imbalances in hormones, masculine and feminine, and relationship with God.
    Parris is trained in Root Cause Protocol and how to heal our bodies and trauma at a mineral level. She also touches on her curiosity about internal masculine and feminine harmonies and how that shows up in her practice. Parris provides authentic wisdom and beautiful grit in this episode that I look forward to you hearing.
    In this episode, we discussed:
    • Miscarriages, addiction, and abusive relationships
    • Her personal battle with bulimia and ovarian cancer
    • Root Cause Protocol
    • Our bodies at a mineral level and what can manifest
    • Releasing trauma and toxic patterns
    • Alcohol addiction, 12-step programs, and breaking socially accepted norms
    • Eating for your blood type, womanhood, deep spiritual work, and relationship with God.
    • Parris’ new 12-step program, The School of the Sacred
    If you would like to learn more from Parris you can listen to the Parris Hodges Podcast, enroll in her School of the Sacred , and follow her on Instagram @parris_hodges
    If you would like to do a 90-minute breathwork session with Gwen, which is a combination of somatic work, breath work, energy work, and integration into your daily life you can book a session here: https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession
    1 hr
  • Ep. 76 Full Circle Moments, Perseverance and Finding Faith with Faith Hunter
    Creator of the wellness app Elevate, life coach, bestselling author, yoga & meditation expert Faith Hunter, joins the podcast this week. We dive right into her beautiful grit story, which is nothing short of moving and compelling to say the very least.
    Faith has persevered through many tough situations, from family HIV diagnoses, living in New York City during 9/11, loss and transitioning careers. She shares how she discovered kundalini yoga, journaling and therapy and how that has evolved over the years. Faith also touches on Black Lives Matter and how the idea of therapy is becoming more accepted within the black community and the importance of women of color in this space.
    In the episode, Faith shares her journey as a businesswoman, navigating the pandemic as a yoga studio owner and simultaneously writing a book. We discuss her inner child, how she found her way back to God, love and heartbreak. Listen to hear each turn that led her full circle to where she is now.
    Life has thrown many obstacles at Faith. Hearing her story and how she was able to navigate through each chapter, and the self-discovery that came along with it is inspiring. I am thrilled for you to hear her beautiful grit and the power of perseverance.
    In this episode we discussed:
    • Faith’s work with AID’s advocacy and why it is so personal to her.
    • Her career journey from working in the non-profit space to current day yoga & wellness expert
    • Therapy within the black community and Black Lives Matter
    • Struggles in business during the pandemic
    • Kundalini, journaling, mediation and therapy
    • Inner child, spirituality and finding God again later in life
    • New cities, career changes, heartbreak and everything in between
    If you would like to hear more from Faith you can listen to her Spiritually Fly podcast, read her bestselling novel “Spiritually Fly”, download her wellbeing app Elevate and follow her on Instagram @spirituallyfly
    If you would like to do a 90-minute breathwork session with Gwen, which is a combination of somatic work, breath work, energy work, and integration into your daily life you can book a session here: https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession
    57 min
  • Ep. 75 The Gift of Cancer to Finding Purpose with Elissa Goodman
    In this week’s episode, certified holistic nutritionist, cleanse expert and bestselling author, Elissa Goodman, joins to discuss her personal health journey and everything in between. A cancer diagnosis at 32, the passing of her husband, grief, insomnia and auto immune issues – she’s here on the Beautiful Grit to share what really changed and helped her to feel truly healthy.
    In the episode, Elissa and Gwen touch on gut health, inflammation, muscle testing, immune systems, stem cells, ozone – the list goes on! Elissa also dives into her career journey through COVID, how her cleanse took off and what she’s currently working on. We also discuss what her day-to-day looks like and how she manages to stay organized. She even opens up and shares some of her struggles with transitioning into an empty nester.
    This conversation reveals the underlying theme of honoring yourself. Elissa is living proof and genuinely radiates her message that you can change the trajectory of your life to feel good and thrive. I am so excited for you to hear her beautiful grit and the power of taking care of yourself.
    In this episode we discussed:
    • Elissa’s personal story & journey to health and happiness
    • The struggles that led her to seek out health experts and how she got to feeling her best.
    • Her career, day-to-day schedule and how COVID attributed to her cleanse success
    • The future endeavors Elissa is currently working on
    • Gut health, inflammation, muscle testing & immune systems
    • The pros and cons to ozone and stem cell
    • How to honor who you are and take care of yourself
    If you would like to hear more from Elissa, you can follow her on Instagram @elissagoodman or subscribe to her newsletter at www.elissagoodman.com
    As a gift of thanks for being a listener and part of the community, use the code HALFMOON for your first, virtual, full or new moon breathwork circle! You can see all upcoming events here.
    If you would like to do 90-minute breathwork session with Gwen, which is a combination of somatic work, breath work, energy work, and integration into your daily life you can book a session here: https://gwencoach.as.me/90breathwork
    If you found this episode helpful, please share on Instagram and tag Gwen @gwendittmar and leave a rating and review - each one counts! If you’d like to be coached in a future podcast, please schedule through this link: https://gwencoach.as.me/podcastsession
    56 min

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the Beautiful Grit Podcast is a space for exploring the many layers of the human experience and consciousness - physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual.