The Green Belle Podcast

In today's episode, I am joined with Katie Potratz! I have been following Katie for so long on instagram, and to finally connect via this podcast interview was amazing - I had so much fun chatting with Katie and learning so many new techniques to use in my everyday life. AND I know that you guys will find this just as valuable as I did.

Episode Breakdown:

* Intro of who Katie is and what she does as a mindset coach * Katie dives into her other trainings such as life coaching, NLP, EFT and hypnosis* What is the science behind the effectiveness of EFT and hypnosis * EFT: tapping away your limiting beliefs, anxiety and negative thought patterns* How you can tap on yourself and the tapping sequence* How our words can be affecting our reality * What does it mean to “upgrade your vocabulary”?* What is the difference between our subconscious and conscious mind?* What is the critical mind? How does it level between our subconscious and conscious mind * Can mantras and affirmations change our subconscious mind?* Using mantras with tapping (EFT) for better results * Is there a difference between mantras and affirmations* How we can visualize to manifest our best life * Vision boards vs visualizing in our head* What can we be doing to manifest our best life? 

Katie's Links

Katie's Website

@katiepotratz

Katie's Facebook Page

Tapping Sheet

Today I am joined with the lovely ladies, Lisa and Danielle from Holistic Beauties to chat all about their face tools to help you achieve flawless skin, their must-have clean beauty favourites, balancing entrepreneurship and life, and spiritual practices that they swear by.

PS. This was recorded a month ago before I left for my vacation and was getting over laryngitis!

Episode Breakdown:

* Who Lisa and Danielle are, how they met and how they started Holistic Beauties* Why Beauty tools?* Clarisonic vs Best Face Friend* What tools are available at HB?* Is there a possibility for skincare products in the feature?* How did Lisa and Danielle get into green and clean beauty?* How Lisa and Danielle balance business with self-care* Chatting self care rituals* Skincare spiritual practices: manifestations, visualization, mantras for your best skin* Lisa and Danielle's favourite quote* Lisa and Danielle share their top 3 Favourite non-toxic beauty products

Holistic Beauties Links:

Holistic Beauties Website

40% off the Best Face Friend

@holisticbeauties

@danielleschleese

@lisamariesavelli

The Green Belle Links:

@thegreenbelle

@thegreenbellepodcast

The Green Belle Website

The Green Belle YouTube

Welcome back to another episode of The Green Belle Podcast! In today's episode I am joined with Founder of Well Told Health, Monica Ruffo. Well Told Health is an organic, vegan and non-GMO supplement brand that offers the highest-quality supplements and is all about transparency. Monica sheds light on "the dark side" of the supplement company and sharing the unregulated use of "natural" in supplements. Stay tuned to literally have your mind blown!

Episode Breakdown:

* Monicas story of how she started Well Told Health, her health story as a cancer survivor, and wanting to make a change in the supplement industry* The unregulated use of the term "natural" in supplements* The additives in your supplements you DON'T need* What you can find in Well Told Health Supplements]* What is an isolate in supplement? * Consuming an isolate ISN'T the same as a WHOLE food* The shocking truth about "natural" melatonin supplements * Chatting about Vitamin D - if you take it, its likely not vegan* Breakdown of the ingredients in the line: Sleep, Anti-Inflammatory, Energy, Vitamin D, Antioxidant, Stress Fighter* Do you need an antioxidant?* Stress Fighter: an adaptogen blend* How to know which supplements you should be taking* The baseline supplements EVERYONE should be taking* When should we be taking our supplements?* Chatting about the new product launches coming...* Where you can buy: Rexall, London Drugs, The Detox Market, Well.ca, Well Told Health's website and more!

Well Told Health Links:

Instagram @welltoldco

Well Told Health Website

Well Told Health @ Well.ca

Well Told Health @ The Detox Market (Use code "GREENBELLE10" for 10% off)

The Green Belle Links:

Instagram: @thegreenbelle

Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast

The Green Belle YouTube

The Green Belle Facebook

The Green Belle Website

In today's episode, I am interviewing Indie Lee, the founder of Indie Lee Skincare. I have long been using Indie Lee products, and one of my first products from the brand was the CoQ10 Toning Lotion - and still a fave to this day. Her product line has and continues to expand and I am so excited to be chatting with Indie all about her product, the ingredients she uses and what new products are to come.

Episode Breakdown:

* Indie Lee's Health Story* Indie Lee's first products in the line* Indie Lee's TOP 5 Favourite Skincare Ingredients* The Benefits of the TOP 5 Skincare Ingredients* Indie Lee Products that contain the TOP 5 Ingredients* The current 3 Best Sellers at Indie Lee* Chatting about ACIDS for the skin* Indie's New Wellness Products* Indie's tip for Switching to Non-Toxic Beauty Products* Indie's wellness practices

TGB Tip: How to Protect your Hair from the Sun

* Before you get into the pool, wet your hair with regular water (shower water) and apply a hair mask OR leave-in condition* Hair Mask #1: Organic Colour System Power Build* Hair Mask #2: Innersense Hydrating Hair Masque * Leave-In Conditioner: Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner* Also wear a big floppy hat (or large hat) to protect your hair from the sun* Tone it! If all else fail, tone it with your hair stylist when you get back from your trip

Diana Osborne (@holistichairexpert) Listen to our episode HERE

Indie Lee Links:

Indie Lee Website

@indie_lee instagram

Indie Lee Ingredient Dictionary

Shop Indie Lee at The Detox Market (Canada)

Shop Indie Lee at The Detox Market (US)

*Use code GREENBELLE10 for 10% off at The Detox Market

Gabby's Links:

@thegreenbelle instagram

@thegreenbellepodcast instagram

The Green Belle Website

TGB YouTube

Hey friends! Today I have a high vibe podcast episode to share with you guys as I'm chatting with a new friend, Dr. Renata! She is a Naturopathic doctor and alignment coach based here in Toronto, and in today's episode we are diving in to what it means to be in alignment with your purpose and career path, how to manifest money into your life and what it means exactly to practice spirituality as a modern day woman.

Episode Breakdown:

* Intro of Dr. Renata's Story* What does Dr. Renata do as a Naturopathic Doctor* What is an alignment coach?* Discovering your higher self* Signs that could indicate that you are NOT aligned with your current career* Talking Money Blocks and the Fear of not Succeeding* Money Mantras to release negative money blocks* What does the modern day spiritual woman look like?* Talking about how spirituality is NOT an image - it's a journey* What is the EGO?* Fluff-Free Manifestation * How to overcome manifestation blocks* Are you playing small?* You are allowed to change your mind and your goals!* Rapid Fire Question: What are your 2 favourite crystals and why?* Rapid Fire Question: Candles or incense?* Rapid Fire Question: What chakra do you like to rebalance?* Rapid Fire Question: What is good for rebalancing the sacral chakra?* Rapid Fire Question: What is your tip for helping a beginner choose crystals?* Rapid Fire Question: What is your current mantra that you live by?

TGB Tip: Must-Haves for Carry On

* Under Eye Mask Patches: JV Skincare Bright Eye Firming Mask or Bright Eye Hydrating Mask* Travel Sized (TSA Approved) Facial Mist: Josh Rosebrook Hydrating Accelerator* Travel Sized Deo for the B.O: Agent Nateur N. 3 Deoderant in Travel Size (so happy there is now a travel size)* Good Read: Currently The Au Pair by Emma Rous* Lots of Magazines: Allure, Magnolia Journal, House and Home Canada, Cosmo, Marie Claire, Chatelaine* Podcast Downloads: The Green Belle Podcast ;) But seriously... The Skinny Confidential, Breaking Beauty, Positively Green Podcast, The Dream Bigger Podcast* Fuzzy Socks (for when your feet freeze on the plane)

Dr. Renata's Links:

Website

@Doctorrenata Instagram

@wellnesswitches Instagram

Alignment Starter Kit

15 Must Have Money Mantras

15 Ways to Raise Your Vibration

Gabby's Links

Website

@thegreenbelle Instagram

@thegreenbellepodcast Instagram

TGB YouTube Channel

I was sooo excited to chat with Jena Covello, founder of Agent Nateur on the podcast today. She is such an inspiration and I learned so much about the ingredients in her products and how they stand out in the green beauty world!

The Breakdown:

* Intro of Jena Covello's own holistic health journey and how she started Agent Nateur* Aluminum-free deodorant and the importance of it* Jena's holistic journey including changing the food she ate and personal care products* How non-toxic deodorants work* Using ACV as a trick for baking soda deodorants* Green beauty standards EU vs US* Where Jena sources her ingredients* All you need to know about Vitamin C (Agent Nateur holi(c)* Walking through Agent Nateur's line * Holi(Youth) The best supplement: adaptogens, spirulina, marine collagen, pearl powder for internal health and beautiful skin (formulated with Dr. Will Cole)* Jena's favourite skincare tips for youthful looking skin

TGB Fave/ Tip: Using Reusable Ziploc Bags for food, snacks, travel products, toiletries from Stasher | Re(Zip)

Jena Covello Links

Jena Covello IG

Agent Nateur IG

Agent Nateur Website

The Green Belle Links:

TGB IG

TGB Podcast IG

TGB Website

TGB YouTube

WOW - Happy 20th episode! I am excited to share another episode focusing on holistically treating the skin, including both acne and eczema with acupuncturist, herbalist, and holistic dermatology specialist, Antonia Balfour.

Episode Breakdown:

* How Toni got into acupuncture, and later specializing in skin conditions* Herbs and seeing a Herbalist for skin conditions* Analyzing the skin to know what the cause is* The Chinese Herbs that are good for skin* Acne: topical suggestions* Acne: food suggestions* Eating cooling vs. warm foods* Eczema: what to topically apply* Eczema: anti-inflammatory foods* Microbiome and Skin

TGB Fave: Vital Proteins Coconut Collagen Creamer

Antonia Balfour Links:

On Mind Body Green

Yin Yang Dermatology

TGB Links:

The Green Belle Instagram

The Green Belle Website

TGB YouTube

Hey everyone! I wanted to start off by apologizing for not including an intro (or TGB fave/tip/swap) in today's podcast episode! Life has been really busy and I unfortunately didn't get around to recording one! But there will be an intro for Thursdays podcast!

As for today's guest, I am interviewing Kelly from The Wellness Boulevard, chatting all about the hidden stressors that could be interfering with your health and wellness goals!

To learn more about the hidden stressors, and which ones could be affecting your life - take the quiz HERE

For more Wellness Boulevard goodness click HERE

I am so excited to chat with Tricia, the founder of Suntegrity today to chat ALL about natural sunscreens and the big questions about whether or not mineral or chemical sunscreens are better.

Episode Breakdown:

* Intro of who Tricia is, and how she started Suntegrity* What is the importance of wearing sunscreen even when you aren't in the sun* The difference between MINERAL vs. CHEMICAL sunscreens* Which one is better for us?* What is the difference between non-nano and nano particles in sunscreen?* How frequently do we need tot re-apply sunscreen?* What are UVA and UVB rays? How do they differ?* How antioxidants and amino acids play a role in sun protection* Should we be applying SPF to our lips?* Other sun protection tips

TGB Fave: One Love Organics Vitamin D Moisture Mist

Suntegrity Links

Suntegrity Website

Suntegrity Instagram

Gabby's Links

The Green Belle Instagram

The Green Belle Podcast Instagram

YouTube

The Green Belle Website

Sunscreen Resources/Articles:

* EWG Sunscreen Guide* FDA Safe Sunscreen Reports* Article: Chemical Sunscreen Sinks into Bloodstream in 1 Day Study

This was such as fun episode to record, and something that was definitely different from the other epsiodes! I am not only chatting with TWO people, but we are also playing a fun game: YES or PASS, in which we review wellness trends and share whether we love them (YES), or can't get on board with (PASS). Note that the order of the game is: Kylie, Brianna, and then Gabby.

Episode Breakdown:

* Intro: Who Kylie and Brianna are and their career background* How they started Well Daily* Their wellness journeys* Briannas favourite wellness practices* Kylies favourite wellness practices* YES or PASS topics:* CBD* Ayurveda* Adaptogens* Intermittent Fasting* Eating Fats* Collagen* IV Drip Therapy* Mesonutrients* Crystal Healing* Oat Milk* Supplement Subscription Services* Food Journaling* Clean Beauty

TGB Tip:

Well Daily Links:

Well Daily Instagram

Well Daily Website

Gabby's Links:

The Green Belle Instagram

The Green Belle Podcast Instagram

The Green Belle Website

The Green Belle YouTube