Unwell Wellness

Unwell Wellness

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Unwell Wellness episodes

  • 021. Why I Stopped Meditating & Started Screaming
    In this episode, Lauren is flying solo once again! This episode is a benchmark, Lauren is taking a twist and turn in the podcast's direction. Listen in to see why Lauren is aiming harder to bring wellness to the "unwell". If you love wellness, but still love a good party night (think hangover from too many vodka sodas, but still doing your morning routine. Like--you're puking but you're taking a juice shot & some EnergyBits to relieve the pain. This episode--HELL, this whole podcast--is just for you.
    25 min
  • 020. Human Design - What It Is, How to Understand it, & Why You Need to Use it with Erin Claire
    In this week's episode, Lauren is joined by Human Design coach, Erin Claire Jones. Erin is big in the world of wellness, and uses Human Design to help thousands of individuals and companies step into their work and their lives as their truest selves and to their highest potential. With work featured in Forbes, mindbodygreen, Well&Good, and Nylon, Erin attempts to make Human Design information available to all.

    In the episode, Erin tells Lauren the story of how she found Human Design, what it is, what each aspect of your Human Design chart means, and really dives deep into each strategy & type. If you are looking to get started in Human Design, read your chart, and see how HD can help you find your truest self, this episode is for you!

    Thanks to Erin for offering all listeners interested in her work a discount code - "HHHPOD"

    FIND ERIN HERE:
    https://erinclairejones.com/about
    https://linktr.ee/erinclairejones
    57 min
  • 019. Running a Business, Why You Need to Try Acupuncture, & the Cupping Marks Myth with Danielle Reghi
    In this episode Lauren is joined by Danielle Reghi, co-owner of several boutique wellness studios in Portland, OR (Zen Space, Cupping Studio, & The Wellness Doctors). Danielle tells the story of how she moved from Hawaii to Oregon, how she found her way in the world of wellness, and what it is like being co-owner of a business. We talk about business tips, personal struggles, and navigating COVID (both from a personal and professional perspective).

    Lauren goes into detail on her acupuncture experience with Danielle, and how the treatment heavily aided in her healing process. They discuss the modality in detail, alongside dry needling and cupping. On the note of cupping, Danielle busts the never ending question -- what causes cupping marks?

    FIND DANIELLE HERE:
    https://zenspacepdx.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/zenspacepdx/
    https://www.instagram.com/cuppingstudio/
    https://www.instagram.com/keepportlandwell/
    https://www.instagram.com/holisticallydriven/
    1 hr 20 min
  • 018. Business Tips, Well Living, & The Next Big Superfood with Catharine Arnston of EnergyBits
    In this episode, Lauren is joined by Catharine Arnston, owner of EnergyBits. EnergyBits is a line of products introducing algae (Chlorella & Spirulina to be exact) in teeny, tiny, snackable bites. Catharine outlines what starting the business looked like for her, and how it was influenced by her sister's illness. She also goes into detail on the many benefits of algae, why it's the next big superfood, and how she manages to live well daily using her bits.

    Use code "HHHPOD" for 20% off your order at EnergyBits

    FIND CATHARINE HERE:
    https://www.energybits.com
    https://www.instagram.com/energybits/
    https://www.facebook.com/ENERGYbits/
    https://twitter.com/energybits
    1 hr 3 min
  • SERIES - Chinese Medicine - How to Get to the Root of Chronic Pain (& Manage It) Using Chinese Medicine
    The most in depth topics require the BIGGEST attention to detail, that's why we have Jennifer Sun, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, joining us for 4 WEEKS of TCM goodness every Thursday in May 2021.

    On our last episode of the Chinese Medicine series, Jennifer goes into detail about pain. Lauren has struggled with chronic pain from accidents, stress, "tech-neck", & more, and she's guessing many of you have as well! Jennifer and Lauren discuss the treatment of pain in western medicine vs. TCM, what herbs and modalities are best for pain, and even how your stomach and liver could be creating chronic joint or muscle pain.

    Being Jennifer's last episode on the HHH podcast, she is sure to tie up any loose ends, and answers the last of the questions we know are just burning in your mind!

    VISIT JENNIFER HERE:
    https://www.instagram.com/sunforsoulnyc/
    https://www.sunforsoul.com
    51 min
  • 017. What to Expect at the Dispensary, Tips on Choosing Weed, & the Future of the Plant Cindy Brenner
    In this episode Lauren is joined by Cindy Brenner, founder of The Canna Curator. Cindy made the move from New Jersey to San Diego and was drawn into the cannabis community, eventually starting her virtual cannabis service, The Canna Curator. Cindy tells the story of going from living somewhere where cannabis is illegal to starting a business built around the plant. She also goes into detail on what to expect at the dispensary & tips for your first time there.

    We talk about how to pick items out when shopping for cannabis, what terpenes are, the future of the cannabis industry, and so much more!

    FIND CINDY HERE:
    https://www.instagram.com/thecannacurator/
    https://thecannacurator.com
    1 hr 5 min
  • SERIES - Chinese Medicine - If You Have Weird Periods, This Episode is For You (& Other Women's Health)
    The most in depth topics require the BIGGEST attention to detail, that's why we have Jennifer Sun, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, joining us for 4 WEEKS of TCM goodness every Thursday in May 2021.

    Jennifer is passionate about one topic above all else--and that would be women's health. Lauren and Jennifer tell their own women's health stories, including some birth control horror stories. They also go into depth on how to use Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat, prevent, and regulate all aspects of women's health. From irregular periods to PMS to birth control, Jennifer offers support on how TCM is used to aid with these, what treatment looks like, and some tips on how to manage your period yourself, right at home.

    VISIT JENNIFER HERE:
    https://www.instagram.com/sunforsoulnyc/
    https://www.sunforsoul.com
    48 min
  • SERIES - Chinese Medicine - A Mental Health Journey & How TCM Can Treat Anxiety and Depression with Jennifer Sun
    The most in depth topics require the BIGGEST attention to detail, that's why we have Jennifer Sun, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, joining us for 4 WEEKS of TCM goodness every Thursday in May 2021.

    Jennifer is a first generation Chinese-American who has been surrounded by TCM her whole life. She is joining us this week to talk all things mental health. We talk about how TCM is used to treat anxiety, depression, and more. Jennifer breaks down the different modalities and their effects on mental health. We also talk on western medicine, medication, and how to combine western and Chinese medicine safely and effectively. Jennifer also recommends some at-home tips for managing mental health, and shares the truth on all of the anxiety/stress supplements we see all over Instagram.

    VISIT JENNIFER HERE:
    https://www.instagram.com/sunforsoulnyc/
    https://www.sunforsoul.com
    46 min
  • 016. How a Tinder Prank Got Me a Boyfriend, Setting Boundaries in Friendships, & How to Have a Hot Girl Summer if You're in a Relationship
    In this week's episode, Lauren is flying solo. She's here to share a bit more about her self-care & growth journey, this time focusing on relationships. From a toxic ex to a toxic friend, Lauren talks about how letting go of negative people allowed her to grow. She also shares a FUN story of how a Tinder prank got her a boyfriend, tips on staying true to yourself, and one of her favorite topics of the moment -- how to get over commitment issues. She tops off the episode with why hot girl summer is all around better with a dude by your side.
    45 min
  • SERIES - Chinese Medicine - Changing Your Career, What to Use Chinese Medicine For, & What to Expect at A TCM Appointment with Jennifer Sun
    The most in depth topics require the BIGGEST attention to detail, that's why we have Jennifer Sun, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, joining us for 4 WEEKS of TCM goodness every Thursday in May 2021.

    Jennifer is a first generation Chinese-American who has been surrounded by TCM her whole life. She tells us her story of how she left her 9-5 corporate to follow her roots and work closely with her father in TCM. We talk about how TCM is used, the different modalities (herbalism, acupuncture, Gua-Sha, & more), and we go into deep detail on what to expect when visiting aTCM practitioner. We also, as always touch on some more FUN topics like women needing a voice in medicine, tongue testing????, and SO much more.

    VISIT JENNIFER HERE:
    https://www.instagram.com/sunforsoulnyc/
    https://www.sunforsoul.com
    50 min

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Welcome to Unwell Wellness, a weekly podcast where the unwell are learning how to be well (as best we can). Joined weekly by your favorite host, Lauren Lo, you can expect to uncover a different side…