The Naked Mama

Steven Tennant (AKA my younger brother) is here to get real vulnerable! 

He’s also a wellness junkie, although he wasn’t always. Steven suffered from a hefty dose of self-loathing for most of his life, and he struggled to acknowledge that fact. Like a lot of us, it wasn’t until he hit a breaking point that he could come to terms with how much he hated himself, and how much that affected him and the people around him every day.

But Steven made a huge shift about two years ago, and today he shares how he was able to face the problem, throw his entire life out the window, and start loving himself.

We discuss his own wellness journey, self-sabotage, his life as an ocean lifeguard, our relationship, and how he figured out how to actually start loving himself.

I love him so much, and I know you will, too.

Today on The Platform...

• Why the Tennant stare tends to scare people
• How Steven got into the health and wellness space
• Optimizing your performance
• Steven’s life-changing breakdown
• Throwing his life out the window and hitting the restart button
• The harmful effects of sibling comparison
• Overcoming self-sabotage
• Why self-love is essential for successful relationships
• Steven’s journey from living in a tent to a stable career in the U.S. Coast Guard
• Boot camp’s harsh transformational magic

Resources:

• Connect with Steven on Instagram: @ten_ten4
• Learn from Ben Greenfield: www.bengreenfieldfitness.com
• Cultivate lasting change for your mind, body, and soul - sign up for The Journey Within: Intention HERE.
• Find nontoxic, female-founded Beautycounter products on Kelli’s website!

Western medicine failed me.

It has also failed so many people I know. The more that I learn about the problems with conventional medicine, the more grateful I am for my incredible functional medicine doctor, Dr. Lekkos.

In this episode with the man who saved my life, we discuss how functional medicine is different; my healing journey through Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue, and SIBO; and the many ways in which you can advocate for your own health and get to the root of your health issues.

He saved my life, and I know his tips can benefit you as well.

Today on The Platform, we talk about:

• What is functional medicine, anyway?
• The differences between functional medicine and traditional western medicine
• Kelli’s healing journey with Epstein-Barr virus, chronic fatigue, and Sibo disease
• Why it’s important to treat the causes of your illness rather than just the symptoms
• Ozone therapy and stool tests: the power of unconventional, functional treatments
• How to protect your body from harmful effects when you’re on the birth control pill
• The link between autoimmune issues and chronic fatigue
• How to advocate for your own health, even on a limited budget
• Stress and its effects on the body
• Why we have to heal emotionally before we can heal physically

Resources:

• www.biosfunctionalmedicine.com
• Dr. Lekkos on Instagram: @dr_lekkos
• Dr. Lekkos on Facebook
• Dr. Lekkos on Twitter: @Dr_Lekkos
• Dr. Lekkos on LinkedIn
• MegaSpore Probiotics
• Further information on Diindolylmethane supplements (D.I.M.)
• Find nontoxic, female-founded Beautycounter products on Kelli’s website
• www.TheThirdWave.co
• Further information on Kambo ceremonies

While I was on leave from work before officially quitting my job this spring, I was reading books, trying to stay connected and be inspired. I read Disrupters by Dr. Patti Fletcher, and I couldn’t put it down. Patti’s ability to explain what women must do to rise to the top is emotional, eye-opening, and humbling. She tells the stories of women we can all see ourselves in, and those we want to emulate.

I was so honored to sit down with such a game changer and talk about how we can all be better for ourselves and use our voices and power for good.

Today on The Platform, we talk about ...

• How women can help themselves to the top (and support each other along the way)
• How we’re limiting ourselves from massive success
• Patti’s spiritual connection with her deceased ancestors, who push her to tell their stories and carry this torch for them
• Why it’s important to develop your own definition of success
• How to maintain your feminine grace while being fierce and making powerful change
• Why impostor syndrome is so prevalent
• How to create your own sacred tribe

Resources:

• www.DrPattiFletcher.com
• Read Dr. Patti’s book, Disrupters: Success Strategies From Women Who Break The Mold
• Dr. Patti Fletcher on Facebook
• Dr. Patti Fletcher on Twitter: @pkfletcher
• Dr. Patti Fletcher on YouTube
• Dr. Patti Fletcher on LinkedIn
• Use code “KELLI T” for 10% off and free shipping for Bija Bhar Turmeric Elixirs

Back in the day, tribes and villages of women raised children together; nothing was done alone. But as time has gone on, we’ve lost this beautiful practice. We’re in a society where we’re expected to have children and families and careers, and to do so independently, perfectly, and Instagram-worthy at all times.

When I found WMN Space, it felt like I was in this time warp: a place where women gather in circle to share, support, hold space, and love. You set intentions, ground in with other women, and help navigate this big life as one.

The creator of this beautiful practice here in LA is Paula Mallis. In our conversation, you’ll hear me talk about her giving off this vibe that she’s done this all before. 

Today on The Platform...

• How WMN Space was born
• The incredible gifts of Paula’s experience with motherhood
• Mothering your inner child
• Overcoming the fear of surrendering and letting go
• The value of simply listening rather than responding
• How to cultivate a mindful partnership
• The evolution of Paula’s doula work

Resources:

• www,wmnspace.com
• WMN Space on Instagram: @WMNspace
• WMN Space on Facebook
• www.PaulaMallis.com
• Phlur Fragrances: use code “KELLI T” at checkout for discounts and a sample set!

Jordan is the sweetest, most vulnerable, and most loving person you will ever meet, and I am lucky enough to call her my friend and honestly one of the most critical mentors I’ve ever had in my life.

Today on The Platform...

• Celebrating Jordan’s recent engagement!
• Jordan’s Lyme disease experience
• How to advocate for yourself to get correct medical diagnoses
• Exploring Ozone therapy
• Dealing with social expectations regarding chronic disease
• Balancing eastern and western medicine
• Navigating conflicting advice
• Intuitive eating
• Walking away from veganism
• How spirituality guides Jordan’s journey

Resources:

• Web: www.TheBalancedBlonde.com
• The Balanced Blonde Podcast: Soul On Fire
• Instagram: @TheBalancedBlonde
• Twitter: @BalancedBlondie
• Youtube: The Balanced Blonde
• Snapchat: @JoJoYounger
• Dr. Erica Lehman

Megan Curry - just one half of Curry Girls Kitchen - is my newest and most inspiring girlfriend. Along with her mom, she is private-chefing and teaching people about how to eat functionally in ways that best serve their bodies, through whole foods and anti-inflammatory lifestyles.

Her love for food, and healing those around her, is second to none, and when you hear about Megan’s journey, you’re gonna be blown away.

Today on The Platform...

• Megan’s childhood health journey
• The difference between gluten intolerance and celiac disease
• Navigating feelings of shame for being the “weird kid” with food issues
• How gluten contributes to depression and anxiety
• The joy of feeling healthy for the first time - after seventeen years of illness
• Functional medicine for our generation
• Becoming a successful private chef without any formal training
• Cooking with love!
• Sisterly love: family comes first

To learn more, visit: http://thisistheplatform.com/podcast

Resources:

• Instagram: @currygirlskitchen
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/CurryGirlsKitchen
• Twitter: @TheCurryGirls
• Youtube: The Curry Girls Kitchen
• The Curry Girls Kitchen Website: www.currygirlskitchen.com
• The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy

I love perfume so much! But when I learned how toxic and detrimental most perfumes and candles are for our health... well, I threw everything away immediately! I discovered PHLUR, a fragrance company co-created by Eric and Cynthia Korman to consciously curate beautiful and effective products that won’t harm you (crazy, right?). 

Today on The Platform...

• Why are high-end fragrances sold at such a ridiculous price point?
• Building a brand that’s about fragrance, from the ground up
• What role can fragrance play in your life?
• Why some natural ingredients aren’t sustainable & some synthetics are safely sourced
• Not using anything from the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species
• PHLUR starts with an idea or a moment in time, as opposed to an olfactive direction
• The art + science that goes into create a fragrance
• “All that matters is what you like”
• How regulations around fragrances might be changing in the near future
• The biggest challenge in launching the company + building the brand
• The self-care + beauty industries are predominantly run by men
• Expanding the PHLUR product line
• The ‘Clean at Sephora’ initiative

Resources:

• Learn more at PHLUR.com
• Connect with Eric on Twitter: @eakorman
• Connect with PHLUR: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
• Check out the PHLUR playlist on Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/phlurscents

Meet Carolina Parnell, a magical unicorn who seems to float through the world with a deeply calming yet energetic spirit. Carolina is the creator + designer of the jewelry line Starry Crown.

During this episode, Carolina really opens up, sharing everything from her experience with alcohol and drugs to her 12-step program to the spiritual awakening that complete altered her path. I know you’re going to be inspired by this journey.

Today on the platform...

• The bohemian paradise that Carolina has created in her space
• Designing jewelry as a meditative practice
• Ending up in rehab in South Florida
• Going through a 12-step program
• Achieving a spiritual awakening
• Forming a relationship with your intuition
• Building a team
• Manifesting what you want
• Being sober for 13 years
• Learning what you need to be your best self
• How horseback riding helped Carolina when she was younger
• Getting back to your essence
• The long process of forgiving yourself
• Being new to Kundalini yoga
• Cutting the toxins out of what we put in and on our bodies
• Making healthy rituals

Resources:

• Check out mystarrycrown.com
• Connect with Carolina on IG: @starrycrown
• Learn more about what you’re putting in and on your body at ewg.org
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