Wellness Myths

Do you suffer from migraine or know someone who does? Wellness Myths is here to help!

There's definitely been an uptick in people experiencing migraine over the past year and registered dietitian Kelli Yates is on this episode to help debunk some myths and bring light to alternative treatments for migraine.  Aside from Kelli schooling the girls about how to properly refer to migraine (there's no S, folks!), you'll learn about the effects of hormonal birth control on migraine, the controversial subject of food sensitivity testing, and some key tips to help manage headache symptoms.

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Emily and Vanessa are thrilled to welcome Lorraine Dallmeier to the podcast this week. She is a clean beauty expert and specializes in product formulation.  Lorraine is here to debunk all the common myths surrounding the green beauty industry. Expect to learn what common ingredients in skincare means for your health, natural alternatives (we’re looking at you, retinol!) and environmental aspects of the beauty industry. 

Do preservatives harm the body? How important is it to wear natural deodorant? Are people really getting Botox to stop sweating? Let’s find out!

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Happy Valentine's Day from your favorite wellness podcast!

 This minisode will take you into the sexy world of aphrodisiacs. Emily + Vanessa will explore various foods and herbs that have long-standing claims of boosting libido, increasing potency, and sexual pleasure. You’ll hear about Champagne, the Placebo effect, and definitely more about erectile dysfunction and the patriarchy than you bargained for.


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Buckle in because there's a LOT of myth busting to do this episode!  Emily and Vanessa  welcome Meghan Mills,  LMT + pelvic floor therapist to this episode to share all of her expertise about the body.  You can expect discussion on WTF a Kegel really is, expectations around sex with insertion, and whether or not you really are stuck peeing your pants after childbirth. If you've ever had a question about the pelvic floor, Meghan probably answers it in this episode.


You can reach Meghan at:
IG:  https://www.instagram.com/vaginismuscoach/
Website: www.vaginismuscoach.com

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Veganism is a trendy term in the wellness space these days. Luckily, co-host Emily has been vegan before it was cool and is ready to debunk all the common myths. In this episode, they discuss the difference between “plant-based” and vegan, how diet culture shows up in veganism, and the age-old question- where oh WHERE do vegans get their protein???

If you'd like to learn how to apply plant-based nutrition to your own diet, reach out to Emily at her website: https://www.emilyraewellness.com

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Celery juice has been promoted as a magical beverage capable of healing all ailments. Is this really true?  In this episode, Emily and Vanessa discuss the origin of this fad, delve into the research, and cover the potential benefits and dangers of this trendy drink. What do mediums, Emily's mom, and Gwyneth Paltrow have to do with celery juice? Listen to find out!

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Have you ever heard of the healing modality that leaves large red bruises while providing deep muscle relief? We welcome Dr. Danielle Reghi, DACM, LAc to educate us all about cupping therapy. We discuss the origin and various methods of cupping, facial cupping, and get to the bottom of whether or not cupping will reduce cellulite and grow your booty! 

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NOTE: there was an issue with a previous upload having audio choppiness. This is corrected in this episode.

Are you participating in sober/dry January? In this minisode, Emily and Vanessa break down their thoughts on the trendy topic of dry January and how to be more mindful about your drinking habits. Expect some reminiscing on their drunken college nights, tips for lessening your hangover, how alcohol effects your sleep, and an extensive discussion about mocktails.

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Resources:
https://www.alcohol.org/faq/am-i-an-alcoholic/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6780234/

The misconception about Intuitive Eating we hear the most is that if you REALLY eat what you want, you'll end up uncontrollably eating dessert for every meal. In this episode, Vanessa asks Emily about what it truly means to be an intuitive eater. They explore the basics of intuitive eating, how to deal with cravings, and divulge details of their personal past experiences dieting.

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