The Clean Body Podcast

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly welcomes the creators of The Whole Therapist to the show to discuss holistic mental therapy that address a humans mind, body, and soul. During the episode, you'll learn:

• What epigenetics is and how it differs from genes
• What causes depression and anxiety in many cases
• How stress, grief, ADHD, anxiety,  shame, strength, resilience and courage can be passed down through generations
• How a mom's mental health during pregnancy can impact the baby post-pregnancy
• What it means to be born with negative cognitions
• How your body holds onto memories and experiences
• How gratitude practices can positively impact epigenetics and mental health
• How nutrition impacts epigenetic expression
• Exercises that can help you live a more balanced life
• The power of the brain to control and inform perception
• What reparenting is
• The power of vulnerability
• Mindful practices to incorporate daily
• How to create room for self-compassion and accountability
• The truth about healthy relationships

About Abby, The Whole Therapist

Abby obtained her Masters in Social Work in 2013. Prior to getting her graduate degree, she had experience working as an advocate at a domestic violence shelter, supporting survivors at a sexual assault healing program, and providing therapy at a teen girls’ group home. Upon graduating Abby joined a non-profit as a family therapist doing intensive in-home family and individual therapy in adoption preservation. She moved to the Denver area in 2016 and began her private practice. Abby works with children ages 3+, teen girls, and adult women survivors of trauma. Her areas of specialization include adoptees and their families, parenting gifted and 2e children, and survivors of sexual abuse. Abby is a bicultural therapist and is specifically passionate about providing care to the Latinx community.

About Kellee, The Whole Therapist
Kellee obtained her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2014. While obtaining her master’s degree Kellee was working as a client advocate at a Domestic Violence Shelter in Arizona, and then transitioned to work in-home as a Family Support Specialist with Preservation and Reunification cases. After getting her master’s degree Kellee started working at a co-occurring substance abuse outpatient and inpatient facility. In 2016 Kellee moved to Colorado where she started working at a local Community Mental Health Agency. Kellee worked at the agency in the Early Childhood Department seeing children 2 to 8, pregnant moms, and moms struggling with postpartum depression/anxiety. 

Contact and Follow The Whole Therapist

• Website: https://wholetherapistinstitute.com/
• Podcast: https://wholetherapistinstitute.com/the-whole-therapist-podcast-episodes/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_therapist/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TWTpodcasters

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project:

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

In today's episode of "The Clean Body Podcast", host Lauren Kelly talks to the founder of Goodmylk co, a game-changing, industry-disrupting, plant-based milk alternative about the healthful benefits – and impacts – of dairy alternatives available in stores today: 

You'll learn: 

• Ingredients currently found in dairy alternatives that cause inflammation & immune system disorders
• What dipotassium phosphate is and why its problematic
• The health impacts of fillers, emulsifiers, preservatives, carrageenan, artificial and natural flavors, glyphosates, and canola oil
• The importance of sprouts nuts and seeds prior to consumption
• The health benefits of alkaline water, ancient mineral sea salt, mushrooms and adaptogens
• Why organic is crucial in dairy alternative beverages
• Myths and misconceptions about dairy alternatives
• Sustainability of plant-based milks
• The problem with oat milk
• The difference between raw and pasteurized milk
• What pesticides are and how they impact the human body

About Brooke Harris:
Brooke is the founder of Goodmylk co. While living in L.A., the supposed “health food capital” of the U.S., Brooke's health deteriorated for a period of time. Brooke decided to turn to an alternative, plant-based diet as a form of healing medicine. But to her surprise, she found her effort to ‘eat healthier’ was actually making her more sick. Through research, Brooke found that many of the binders, thickeners, emulsifiers and preservatives in otherwise “healthy” food were unnecessary and unhealthy. It was then that Brooke realized that she would have to create that ‘something better’. And so she went on to create Goodmylk co., a game-changing, industry disrupting plant-based milk product for the masses.

About Goodmylk co.
Goodmylk co. is a game-changing, industry-disrupting, plant-based milk alternative. We believe in the power of real (good) food, and that everyone deserves access to it. You won’t find strange gums, artificial flavoring, or names of things you can’t pronounce in our products. Only pure, organic ingredients that taste delicious and are meant to do your body good. We are women-owned, delivered to your door, sustainable, and delicious.

For more on Goodmylk co., visit https://goodmylk.co/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodmylkco/

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project:

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly talks to the Co-Founder and President of Emmy's Organics about: 

• Raw food diets
• Healing from severe burnout, insomnia, and adrenal fatigue
• Restrictive diets & why they aren't ideal
• Health-damaging ingredients found in conventional cookie and dessert brands
• Sourcing organic ingredients
• Keto products & why they're not all "healthy"
• Misguiding packaging and seeing through false marketing
• The facts about natural flavors
• Supporting & hiring refugees 

About Samantha Abrams:

Samantha Abrams is the Co-Founder and President of Emmy’s Organics, Inc. which she founded in 2009 alongside her partner and husband, Ian Gaffney. Emmy’s Organics came from the shared desire to take real ingredients and turn them into something delicious that everyone could enjoy. There lay the opportunity to turn Ian’s Coconut Cookie recipe into a real product that you could buy at a store.

Samantha’s enthusiasm to make a difference and to do business the “right way” motivated the company to become a certified B-Corp which is recognized as the highest standard of corporate responsibility. When not giving her heart and soul to Emmy’s, Samantha can be found walking her dog, Sadie, in the woods and eating Dark Cacao Coconut Cookies.

About Emmy's Organics Tea:

Emmy’s got its start in a home kitchen (that belonged to Ian’s mother, Emmy) where Samantha and Ian made small batches of Coconut Cookies and sold them door to door in their local Ithaca community and eventually, New York City.  Creating gluten-free and vegan treats that actually live up to the hype, Emmy's Organics Coconut Cookies and Chocolate Covered Bites have put them on the map as the fastest growing organic cookie company in the US. All of Emmy’s products are plant based, gluten-free and certified organic. But, more importantly, taste incredible since they are made with the highest quality organic ingredients like coconut, almond flour and coconut oil. Emmy’s uses business as a force for good and is a Certified B-Corp and Living Wage Employer. 

For more on Emmy's Organics, visit https://emmysorganics.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmysorganics/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmysorganics
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmysorganics/

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project:

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

Other brands mentioned during the episode: 

• Evolved Chocolate: https://eatingevolved.com/
• JuneShine: https://juneshine.com/
• Seven Sundays: https://www.sevensundays.com/
• Quinn Snacks: https://www.quinnsnacks.com/

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly talks to the CEO, Founder and Chief Alchemist behind Numi Tea Ahmed Rahim about tea ceremonies, health benefits, and the differences between conventional and high-quality teas.

During the episode, you'll learn about: 

• Ahmed's childhood growing up in Iraq and migrating to America
• Health benefits of specific teams including Turmeric tea, Pu Erh fermented tea, and more
• The difference between bagged and loose teas
• The proper way to prepare and drink loose tea
• Mindful tea rituals
• Historical and spiritual tea ceremonies around the world
• Characteristics of high-quality boxed tea vs. conventional boxed tea
• How the soil and energy of the farmer impacts the final tea products
• Organic herbs & why they're crucial for drinking teas
• Numi tea's practices in sourcing ingredients
• The problem with plastic and petroleum-based tea bags
• Organic, Fair Trade, and sustainability practices in the tea industry

About Ahmed Rahim:

Ahmed is the alchemist behind Numi’s teas, creating unique, innovative, and delicious blends with his team. Before co-founding Numi, he studied theater and psychology in New York City, then spent a decade living, working and traveling in Europe as a professional filmmaker and photographer. He began designing teahouses in Prague, where he learned about tea’s culture, ceremonies, and its many health benefits. He speaks English, Arabic, Czech, French and German.

About Numi Tea:

Sourced straight from nature, Numi Organic Tea products are made with only the purest organic tea leaves, herbs, flowers and spices. Numi offers a range of premium quality, organic, Fair Trade green, black, white and pu·erh teas, as well as herbal teasans, Daily Super Shots, gifts, Tea Latte Concentrates, iced and bottled teas. Numi's vision is to activate a chain of positivity and possibility that radiates far and wide. Through their products and practices, they aim to create lasting positive change.

For more on Numi Organic Tea, visit https://numitea.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/numiorganictea/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/NumiTea
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/numitea

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project:

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly talks to the SVP of Innovation & Partnerships of Enviroscent, Tamara Kullback about natural versus synthetic air fresheners, microplastics, forestry, aromatherapy, essential oils, plus more!

What you'll learn: 

• The difference between synthetic fragrances and natural scents
• Why you should avoid some synthetic fragrances
• How toxins found in synthetic fragrances impact your health
• How to safely use essential oils
• Why essential oils can be dangerous for pets (cats and dogs)
• The powers of aromatherapy
• How our brain perceives and remembers smells via the limbic brain
• Why managed forestry is good for our planet
• The reality of microplastics
• How to find cleaner, safer air freshener brands

About Tamara Kullback:

For the last eleven years, Tamara Kullback has been one of the senior leaders building the Enviroscent business from the ground up, growing from an idea strong challenger brand, taking on the big names in the air care industry. Leading a team of scientists and creative innovators, Tamara has combined her passion for sustainability with her experience in product development, flavors and fragrances to create a portfolio of unique alternatives to traditional air freshener products, and she loves every minute of it! 

 About Enviroscent:

Enviroscent is a Georgia-based company making innovative, sustainable air freshener products for the home and car that provide a clean fragrance experience that lasts. Made with a combination of natural, sustainable, non-toxic ingredients, plus 44 patents covering an array of all-natural materials, Enviroscent air fresheners are safer for the people, pets and planet we all love.

For more on Enviroscent... 

• Enviroscent's Website: https://enviroscent.com/
• Enviroscent's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enviroscent/
• Enviroscent's Twitter: https://twitter.com/enviroscent/
• Enviroscent's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enviroscentusa/
• Enviroscent's Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/enviroscent/

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly talks to the founders of Droplet, Celeste Perez and Adrienne Borlongan, about food science, adaptogens, overcoming chronic conditions like pre-diabetes and postpartum hair loss, and establishing a women-owned, minority-owned CPG brand. 

What you'll learn: 

• The recent controversy between Droplet and PepsiCo
• Celeste & Adrian's first-hand experience with herbs and adaptogens
• How Celeste & Adrian formulate the Droplet drinks in their personal kitchens
• The Droplet "trade secret"
• How Celeste & Adrian's cultural & genetic backgrounds impact what they do now
• The benefits of different adaptogens including ashwaghanda, moringa, and yuzu,
• Why soups may be healthier for you than salads
• Why Droplet uses fruit purees over fruit juices
• How preservatives and natural flavors may be impacting your body
• Why Droplet decided to formulate drinks specifically for women
• How adaptogens can help with lactation 
• What makes Droplet stand apart from other CPG brands

About Celeste Perez:

Celeste is a brand creator and the founder of Well Fed, a design studio for celebrity restaurateurs and hospitality groups. You might also have seen her on Tastemade, as a food and travel host. Celeste is a graduate of USC, where she received her degree in broadcast journalism and entrepreneurship. She is Filipino-American.

About Adrienne Borlongan:

Adrienne Borlongan is the founder of Wanderlust Creamery, an artisanal ice cream shop inspired by travel. With 5 locations in the LA area, Adrienne has created international food trends with her signature flavors. Adrienne has a food science degree from CSUN. She is Filipino-American and has three children, all under the age of 2.

About Kindroot:

Droplet is a health + wellness company creating flavorful yet functional beverages. Made with adaptogens – non-toxic, all natural herbs and botanicals that help the body regulate its response to stress – Droplet is making it easier for people, primarily women, to incorporate adaptogens into their own daily lives. As the children of immigrants and doctors, Droplet is our exploration of the founders' traditions, reimagined for modern tastes and consumption.

For more on Celeste, Adrienne, and Droplet, visit https://drinkdroplet.com

• Droplet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkdroplet/
• Droplet's Twitter: https://twitter.com/drinkdroplet
• Droplet's Facebook: http://facebook.com/drinkdroplet
• Celeste's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celesteperez/
• Adrienne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrienneborlongan/?hl=en

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

Join The Clean Body Podcast host Lauren Kelly for a health and wellness discussion with Celeste Perez (founder of Droplet), Brenden Schaefer (founder of Bright Bar), Alisa Pospekhova (founder of kindroot), and Jennifer Santiago (Director of Communications for Bragg). 

During the live Q&A, you'll learn: 

• The healing benefits of adaptogens (Ashwagandha, Reishi, Maca, Lion's Mane, Cordyceps)
• The different between real sugars and added sugars
• Canola, high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin and other ingredients to avoid
• Health-boosting wellness habits (nature bathing, meditation, avoiding blue light, grounding practices, trying new things)
• How mental and emotional health impacts physical health
• The benefits of apple cider vinegar

For more on the guests and brands featured, please visit: 

• Droplet: http://drinkdroplet.com​
• Lauren Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/holisticlaurenkelly
• Bragg: http://bragg.com​
  • Listen to The Clean Body Podcast episode featuring Bragg: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1675864/8374447-the-do-s-don-ts-of-apple-cider-vinegar-the-clean-body-podcast.mp3?download=true
• Bright Bars: https://brightfoods.com​
  • Listen to The Clean Body Podcast episode featuring Bright Bars: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1675864/8219670-your-protein-energy-bars-aren-t-healthy-with-bright-bar-founder-brenden-schaefer.mp3?download=true
• kindroot: https://kindroot.com​
  • Listen to The Clean Body Podcast episode featuring kindroot: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1675864/8324647-boost-your-mood-with-adaptogenic-lozenges-the-clean-body-podcast.mp3?download=true

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly talks to one of the co-founders of Jupiter, Ross Goodhart, about toxins found in conventional scalp care products, how genetics, diet and lifestyle habits impact scalp care, and the benefits of active and natural ingredients on hair health.

Get 10% off Jupiter purchases by using the code CLEANBODY10 at www.hellojupiter.com

What you'll learn: 

• What dandruff is and why it happens (00:16:18)
• The difference between natural and active ingredients in hygiene products (00:15:26)
• How probiotics positively impact the scalp microbiome (00:19:45)
• Toxic ingredients – including parabens and fragrances – found in conventional haircare products that you should avoid (00:21:53)
• Why your shampoo & conditioner shouldn't last for years (00:24:28)
• The benefits of apple cider vinegar, coconut oil and aloe vera on your hair (00:29:21)
• How genetics, diet and lifestyle habits impact scalp care (00:34:34)
• Why you shouldn't over-exfoliate your scalp (00:57:57)

About Ross Goodhart:

Ross Goodhart Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Jupiter, the first brand focused on delivering high quality, luxe dandruff and scalp care products at approachable-premium prices. He was born and raised in Hawaii, and received his B.B.A from the University of Michigan School of Business in 2002, with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting and Entrepreneurship.

Ross worked in investment banking at Peter J. Solomon Company and then private equity at Siguler Guff & Company. Disenchanted with the finance world, Ross started developing high quality yet affordable home, kitchen and lifestyle products, but felt a disre to develop a brand and business that spoke to him more personally.

For his entire life, Ross had experienced moderate, and sometimes severe, dandruff. He progressively grew more and more frustrated with the available options – smelly formulas that didn’t work, prescription formulas that had numerous toxic ingredients, or products with uninspiring and embarrassing branding. 

Learn more about Ross's story to launch the Jupiter brand during the episode.

About Jupiter:

Jupiter is an elevated and clean line of scientifically-formulated dandruff and hair care products made in collaboration with a resident dermatologist and R&D expert to formulate clean, safe, spa-like products. 

All Jupiter products are paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, dye-free, and vegan. They're also safe for color and chemically-treated hair, and all hair types.

The science-based formulas are designed to keep your scalp in balance. Jupiter as done the research, and used only active ingredients when it makes sense to deliver the fastest, best results without compromise.

For more on Ross Goodhart and Jupiter, visit https://hellojupiter.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojupiter/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellojupiter/
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/9om64sdubualghhn4p0r4pbxs?si=UHlh6mkxS0ag3somFu5sNQ&nd=1
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JupiterTheBrand/

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube:

Today, we’re talking to Bragg's Director of Communications Jennifer Santiago about apple cider vinegar, as well as a few other other nutrient-packed and healthful products.

Use the code CLEANBODY15 on www.Bragg.com to get 15% off Bragg purchases

Apple cider vinegar dates as far back as 400 BC in ancient Greece when Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, prescribed ACV and honey for ailments like colds and coughs. Now, there’s science that suggests it may help manage blood sugar levels, manage diabetes, assist in weight loss, improve immunity and more. 

During this episode, you'll also learn about:

• Nutritional yeast: A great source of protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, its a beneficial food item for vegans and vegetarians
• Liquid aminos: As the name suggests, the product contain amino acids – the building blocks of cellular life – and is a great gluten-free, vegan-friendly alternative to soy sauce
• Cold-pressed, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil – An awesome source of healthy fats that helps fuel cognitive and nervous system function, nutrient absorption, reduce body inflammation, and – when consumed from a high-quality brand – can improve heart healthy. 
• The adulteration olive oils currently on grocery store shelves
• The difference between Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics
• What to look out for when shopping for olive oils
• Why it’s so important to buy unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
• How to properly consume apple cider vinegar so you don’t experience any negative side effects. 

About Jennifer Santiago:

With 10 plus year of experience in the food and beverage industry, Jennifer Santiago has recently joined Bragg as the Director of Communications. Jennifer’s previous work includes marketing and communications for popchips and POM Wonderful, developing her skill in brand strategy, content creation, internal/external communications, influencers, social media/digital and experiential events. Jennifer holds a BS from the University of Colorado at Boulder and completed the Food Industry Executive Program at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business.

About Bragg:

Founded in 1912, Bragg aims to help people live more vibrantly, every day for the rest of their lives by making products that deliver time-tested wellness benefits. Bragg products are always organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, and made with zero additives or artificial colors. They have apple cider vinegar drinks and wellness shots, as well as salad dressings, nutritional yeast, liquid aminos, and more. 

For more on Bragg, http://www.bragg.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bragglivefoods
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bragg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/bragglivefoods
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2abWlKZUOCSDoYg0ORz6Eg
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bragglivefoodproducts

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly

Today on The Clean Body Podcast, host Lauren Kelly talks to the founder of kindroot Alisa Pospekhova about adaptogens, functional plants, sensory benefits of aromatherapy and the healing properties of herbs.

Get 20% off kindroot purchases by using the code CLEANBODY20 at www.kindroot.com

What you'll learn: 

• Alisa's first-hand experience with adaptogens
• Irritant ingredients in conventional lozenges
• The impacts of stress on the body
• Why Alisa chose lozenges over gummies
• Benefits of ashwagandha, lemon balm, reishi, lavender, turmeric, clover, cacao nibs, and chia seeds
• Why Alisa chose organic rice syrup as the sweetener for her lozenges
• Benefits of aromatherapy
• Working with a Candy Hall of Fame scientist
• Why anyone is capable of being an entrepreneur
• Why long-term goals aren't always helpful
• How to make sure spices are clean

About Alisa Pospekhova:

Alisa Pospekhova is a health and wellness enthusiast, avid yogi and an aspiring herbalist. Having felt the transformative power of holistic nutrition and plant-based supplements for management of her own auto-immune condition, she set out to develop a line of fun and accessible supplements that people would actually look forward to taking. 

Prior to serving as CEO of Kindroot, Alisa spent 15 years building and managing healthy food, wellness and beauty brands across the globe, having held senior-level marketing positions at Unilever, The Wonderful Company, Nestle and Manduka Yoga.

About Kindroot:

Formulated by a master herbalist and blended by a Candy Hall of Fame scientist, Kindroot Adaptogems™ is the new breakthrough supplement disrupting the category. Combining smooth delivery, sensory benefits of aromatherapy and healing properties of plants - Kindroot aims to help bring a little “reset” to everyday lives with the help of functional plant lozenges.

For more on Alisa Pospekhova and kindroot, visit https://kindroot.com

• Facebook: https://www.kindroot.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindroot
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kindrootadaptogems

For more on Lauren Kelly and The Clean Body Project, visit www.thecleanbodyproject.com. 

• Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HolisticLaurenKelly/
• The Clean Body Podcasts's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanbodypodcast/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HolisticLaurenKelly