The Embodied Baddie Podcast

Chrystal talks about one of the ways she has numbed herself and how it no longer serves her.

Self-Love Sunday is a short episode bonus series where Chrystal shares her personal self-love journey and lessons learned along the way.

By now, you already know that Chrystal loves speaking to women’s health experts, and this episode is no different. Today’s guest is Kim Rosas, reusable menstrual cup expert and Founder of Period Nirvana. Kim helps to erase the taboo of menstruation by educating consumers on period, menstrual products, and their eco-friendly alternatives, including reusable cups, discs, and sanitary pads, as well as period-proof panties and swimwear. Tuning in, you’ll hear how Kim came to build her career around menstrual cups and she outlines some of the benefits of using one versus using regular tampons. She also shares some of the hilarious reactions she has received during her demonstrations and talks, explains how sex with a cup is possible (but not recommended), and compares how a menstrual disc is different from a cup. Kim’s goal is to help you find your period nirvana, so let’s talk about periods! Tune in today.

There's a lot of negative connotation around the word 'destroy' and Chrystal discusses why it's a good and important thing for growth.

Self-Love Sunday is a short episode bonus series where Chrystal shares her personal self-love journey and lessons learned along the way.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, Chrystal has invited a very special guest to speak about healthy relationships; it’s her husband, Jeff! An important part of self-love is carrying that self-love into our relationships, but what does that look like? And what does it look like to have a truly healthy relationship? Tuning in, you’ll hear Jeff and Chrystal speak candidly about their marriage, and the importance of mutual support, communication, and spending time apart. Yes, having your own hobbies is a crucial part of a healthy, happy relationship! You’ll also find out what advice Jeff has, his perspective on compromise, and why he believes that a relationship takes constant work, so don’t miss this episode!

Chrystal talks about her relationship to receiving help & support from others.

Self-Love Sunday is a short episode bonus series where Chrystal shares her personal self-love journey and lessons learned along the way.

Today on the podcast we are joined by Ashley Malone. Ashley is a spiritual self-love coach whose mission is to help women embrace their highest self and radiate love. She is committed to guiding women back to their truth so that they no longer have to search for the answers outside of themselves. In this episode, Ashley talks about gratitude, trauma, and forgiveness. You’ll find out what led her to coaching and why she chose to be a life coach over being a psychologist. She also talks candidly about the sexual and physical abuse that she endured when she was younger and the desire she has to turn her pain into purpose. Tune in today as we sit with Ashley and hear about her incredible journey, what she’s overcome, and how she is using that today to drive her towards changing the life path of those that she encounters.

Please be advised that due to the nature of the content, we have placed a trigger warning on this episode [TW: sexual abuse, physical abuse]. Listeners who would prefer not to listen to Ashley’s account of the trauma she went through, please skip the audio between [0:16:20] and [0:18:12].

Chrystal questions the impact she is making with these weekly episodes and is craving a change of some sort.

Self-Love Sunday is a short episode bonus series where Chrystal shares her personal self-love journey and lessons learned along the way.

Our guest on today’s episode of the Self Love Breakfast Club is Toni Marinucci. Toni is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, an avid lifestyle blogger for over 10 years, and someone whose passion lies in helping people live happier and healthier lives. She is the owner of Diet Tips with Toni Marinucci, RD, LLC., and provides online nutrition coaching. She works with busy, working women, who struggle to know how to fuel their bodies optimally so that they can have the energy and self-confidence to live a life of freedom. Freedom from negative thoughts, self-doubt, and what-ifs. She uses her social media platforms to end the restrictive diet culture by providing simple strategies to help people commit to healthier living with scientific-based evidence, and real-world application. She recently gave a TEDx Talk and is working on her very first book, in which she discusses the parallels between dieting, dating, and romantic relationships, and how we treat them the same. She has made it her mission to help clients heal their relationship with food, gain self-confidence, and find balance in their eating habits.

The format of today’s episode is something a little bit different because our host was recently a guest on another podcast! In this episode, Chrystal shares a bit about the experience of her interview with Character Combine Podcast hosts, Josh Takimoto and Deb McCollum. Find out what they spoke about, including Chrystal’s ideal Thanksgiving plate, her fitness journey, and why she started the Rebellia clothing brand, as well as the importance of emotional wellness. She also shares the story of the boarding school she attended that was anything but normal. Finally, you’ll hear a bit about the future of Chrystal’s coaching business, what she is looking forward to, and find out what the word “character” means to her and how her brand is an extension of herself. For all this and more, make sure not to miss this episode!

Chrystal discusses how when we shift our energy we can shift our reality.

Self-Love Sunday is a short episode bonus series where Chrystal shares her personal self-love journey and lessons learned along the way.