Just Bein' Honest

On this Episode, number 236, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, the founders of Courageous Wellness are here to share their amazing + eye-opening health journeys. Aly French + Erica Stein are Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches with advanced training in gut health and hormone health, health and wellness experts, and podcast hosts. After a cancer diagnosis and recovery (Aly) and a self-love journey that led to a sustained 50lb weight loss experience (Erica) the duo created the Courageous Wellness Collective for real people to improve and advocate for their own sense of health and well being. Courageous Wellness Collective is their extended community of like-minded individuals who have come together to learn, grow, thrive and work towards improved personal and community wellness. They recognize the wellness industry can be highly inaccessible and their main mission is to bridge the gap between individual journeys and community initiatives. I hope you enjoy the show, and when you are ready to take cr

On this Episode, number 235, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are jumping back to truly feel the feels. Our therapist on call is in session today + we are going to tap in to some necessary healing practices.Katie is dedicated to creating an individualized approach to health and wellness. She uses integrative therapeutic techniques, combining elements of traditional “talk” therapy, EMDR, breath-work, yoga, and body movement to fit the need of each client. Katie offers in-person and Telehealth sessions for all modalities provided. Katie works with individuals, couples, and groups. Katie views each person as unique and looks for peoples strengths as a form of empowerment. Katie believes everyone has what it takes to change.I hope you enjoy the show, and when you are ready to take create a "Toxic Free Lifestyle" - I am gifting you a FREE 1-1 consulting session. During this time you can ask all the questions you want to ask, and I am here to answer. Together, we can get you to the place you are meant to be.

On this Episode, number 234, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are joined with our newest Dr. on call, to talk all about HOW we can TEST + start the process of healthy swaps instead of continuing to live in a chemical soup bowl.Jenna’s extensive experience as an academic and health advocate led to her founding Million Marker in 2019, shortly after completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship with Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Throughout her career in academia, Jenna has researched and published numerous studies that largely focused on citizens science, general health, and the impact of food consumption on a person’s well-being.I hope you enjoy the show, and when you are ready to take create a "Toxic Free Lifestyle" - I am gifting you a FREE 1-1 consulting session. During this time you can ask all the questions you want to ask, and I am here to answer. Together, we can get you to the place you are meant to be. Please contact @JustBeinHonestKB on Instagram for more information on how to schedule a time

On this Episode, number 233, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we thought that the brain is the boss of it all—it controls everything. Turns out, even the brain listens to the good old belly... but, is this really true? In this episode you will learn everything from the basics of the gut and brain connection, how interrelated most of our health issues are, and how to overcome them, just by taking care of your gut.We are diving in reallllllly deep to unveil more about the Enteric Nervous System (ENS), which regulates digestion, the Central Nervous System (CNS), (brain and spinal cord) which processes sensory information and integrates a response accordingly, and even unlock the truths of the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems. You know these well, one triggers the "fight or flight" response, and the other calms the body down after the potential danger has passed.Enough said here, but please stay to the end of the show because I truly believe you will have a whole list of changes that you will wa

On this Episode, number 221, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are having a BAHHHHHH moment! Are you dealing with a TOXIC RELATIONSHIP? Have you been wondering if that person(s) are meant to sustain space within your life? Toxic people are dangerous. From causing extreme stress to slowing your progress, they can be a massive drain on your time and happiness.SO - How do you know the signs that you are in a relationship with a TOXIC PERSON?!We are diving in deep about:7 Signs of a TOXIC RELATIONSHIPHOW to cut a TOXIC person out of your life, nicely...?HOW to regain your personal energy + maintain BOUNDARIES!Resources:@JustBeinHonestKBTODAY'S FEATURED SPONSOR:WISHGARDEN HERBS // "HONESTKB" for 20% OFFFLIGHTFUD // "HONEST" for 10% OFFBRANCH BASICS // "HONEST" for 15% OFFALSO - LOVES :I M M U N I T Y + H E A L T H . By BEEKEEPER'S NATURALSCreating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet. Merging modern science with natural medicine to prove that clean medicine can actually work. Use code: "HO

On this Episode, number 231, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, I want to share some TIPS + TRICKS that may just settle your ongoing battle with the mysterious B L O A T . I cannot tell you how often I personally struggle with tummy issues. Stress, un-regulated breathing + feminine cycles that play with our psyche at a moments notice. You may be on the constant path of healing or simply in need of a fluid and full force detox - what ever it is, I am here to help.One thing that you should know - the body can detox itself, you just have to allow it. The key to having adequacy in this process is to understand the key organs, their functions + how you can better support them.NOTE: When you detox, you’re also recalibrating your sleep cycle, improving your digestion, rebalancing your hormones, and fortifying your overall immune system.Enjoy this informative segment, you will be truly amazed at how easy it is to improve your overall health.We are diving in deep about:What is the body's internal detoxification syste

On this Episode, number 230, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we have a true soul sister on to talk about the GUT FIX! Jillian Smith is a registered dietician who helps women say goodbye to embarrassing stomach symptoms through functional medicine so they can rediscover what it feels like to feel vibrant in their bodies.Jillian struggled for years with bloating, gas, constipation & brain fog. After trying countless medications & elimination diets, she still had no answers. She knows firsthand that when your stomach is upset, it’s hard to focus on anything else in life, and she will guide your audience to clarity so they can stop over-analyzing their symptoms and start living again. We are diving in deep about:What is the Gut - Brain Axis?How to Travel + maintain healthy digestion.How to set up a HEALTHY food foundation for your children's Mental Health Development.How Anxiety + Depression can be healed through nutrition.COMMENT + 5-STAR RATING over on APPLE PODCASTS / iTUNES (Subscribing is a PLUS!

On this Episode, number 229, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are going outdoors and discovering the truth healing side of nature! Forest bathing, grounding, earthing + being with the mother!!! This episode truly speaks for itself in the fact that in a world that is FILLED with noise and constant technological pollution - our body, mind and souls need a little reprieve in order to settle back in to homeostasis.Take a Deep Breath.Go outside.See the sunshine.Feel the breezes.Be. In. It. All.We are diving in deep about:What is Forest Bathing?How the Earth is an electromagnetic lifeline.What ground and being in nature can do for your healthCOMMENT + 5-STAR RATING over on APPLE PODCASTS / iTUNES (Subscribing is a PLUS!)Resources:@JustBeinHonestKB*** Thank you to today's Sponsor! Grab it now :TODAY'S FEATURED SPONSOR: FLIGHTFUD// "HONEST" for 10% OFF + BRANCH BASICS// "HONEST" for 15% OFFI M M U N I T Y + H E A L T H . By BEEKEEPER'S NATURALSCreating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet. M

On this Episode, number 228, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are on the path to regaining balance in to your life + the lifestyle that you breath in to this atmosphere. I'm here to help y'all understand the seven different chakras and their function in helping us regain our mental, emotional and physical strength.There are seven main energy centers in the body known as chakras. Each chakra is located throughout our body so that it correlates to specific body ailment and physical dysfunctions.Each energy center also houses our mental and emotional strengths. When we have a physical issue, it creates weaknesses in our emotional behaviour. When we release the stale energy from the body, it can undo tightness, stiffness, or malfunction of that area.Let's release the toxic thoughts and feelings + move forward with the advancement of our energy sources.3,2,1 - Let's do this!We are diving in deep about:The Seven Chakras.How to release unwanted energy.How to clear + balance the emotional state of mind.COMMENT

On this Episode, number 227, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are jumping in to "Shadow Work"!!! Have you felt at times that you are stuck in a rut due to fear of facing your shadows? We have Winnie Chan Wang here to share how HONORING your DARKNESS is the ultimate way + path towards the LIGHT!Winnie Chan Wang is a mindfulness and traditional medicine expert, international speaker, bestselling author, and a professor in acupuncture at the Alhambra Medical University. In her private practice, Winnie applies integrative medical approaches (acupuncture, mindfulness training, and reiki) to help her clients reduce fatigue, pain, anxiety, fear, and worry. She has the vulnerability of Brene Brown and the science-based background of Deepak Chopra where she provides her clients with an integrative approach to healing past trauma and challenges. We are diving in deep about:How I can shift from being the victim to the author of my life?How I can overcome the fear of making mistakes?How I can turn anxiety off like

On this Episode, number 226, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are granting you a full-fledged episode that will truly awaken you transformational senses. How? You may ask? Through an APP!!! What? The Sages App.Julia Munck is the founder and CEO of Saged App, a thoughtfully-curated library of expansive insight from leading spiritual practitioners, delivered in a digestible and intentional format so you can minimize your screen time. Julia is a game designer and developer by trade, having spent 20+ years leading product & strategy for large tech startups. After her Saturn Return, Julia channeled her desire for a stronger spiritual connection into her passion project - the Saged App - where she brings spiritual technology to the masses with a clear intention and deep integrity. Pressed for time as a tech executive and mother of two, Julia designed Saged to be an accessible tool for daily spiritual grounding through guided meditations, expert interviews, live classes and ceremonies, sound healings, brea

On this Episode, number 225, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are getting gritty and down to it health wise!Are your HORMONES taking the brunt of your daily stressors? Are you feeling a little queasy in the gut more than you'd like - or even care to share the details? Have you undergone an environmental toxin that has left you with chemical sensitivity complications that are a mystery to bare with?We've got a path to answers here with Lahana Vigliano of Nuvitru Wellness.Lahana Vigliano is the CEO of Nuvitru Wellness and a board certified clinical nutritionist. She holds a Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree and is almost finished with her Masters of Human Nutrition + Functional Medicine. She is passionate about women's health, especially gut health + hormones! She is obsessed with natural remedies, research, reading, weight lifting, and cooking. Outside of work, she is a mother of two and wife. Her family is the inspiration behind Nuvitru and continues to encourage her through everything.We are diving

On this Episode, number 224, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, I am opening up with one of the newly experimental therapies that I have been committing to: LYMPHATIC THERAPY.Sounds a little nutty, but the lymphs are the transporters to "taking out the trash"! When they are congested, your body holds on to toxins and this is where disease arises. Today my personal therapist is on the show telling all about your lymphatic system. Brenda Oglesby is here! Using her foundation as a Certified Massage Therapist and reflexologist, she followed her intuition toward Lymphatic Therapy and to the Center for Lymphatic Health in Santa Barbara, where she was trained and worked alongside nationally recognized expert Allen Mills from 2015 until his retirement in 2017.During her time at the Center, she learned the Vodder Method for manual lymphatic drainage and use of the Lymphstar machine: afterward, she trained in Lymph Drainage Therapy at the esteemed Chikly Health Institute.Her goal for every session is to increase patie

On this Episode, number 223, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, I personally express my profound love and admiration for SOUP! Okay, so this episode isn't JUST about soups to heal, but primarily about the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine herbs to ADD to those soups for enriched healing! whether you are new to TCM or are a long time practitioner, I think that you'll find this episode very soothing to the body, mind and soul. Enjoy!We are diving in deep about:What is TCM?How can I use TCM herbs to boost the health of my seasonal meals? WHOLE WRITE UP HEREThe superpowers of using herbs in dishes.How to get a custom + complimentary consult from KB before 2022.WIN! You could WIN a bundle of my favorite wellness products! All you have to do is leave a COMMENT + 5-STAR RATING over on APPLE PODCASTS / iTUNES (Subscribing is a PLUS!) - WAIT, we have MORE giveaways to come, stay tuned!Resources:@JustBeinHonestKB*** Thank you to today's Sponsor! Grab it now :TODAY'S FEATURED SPONSOR: FLIGHTFUD // "HONEST" for 1

On this Episode, number 222, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, I am looking forward to my ancient years to come. Well, YES - I truly am. I am on the path of health and wellness greatness! From the longest living people in the world: "The Blue Zones" - we can adopt so many great tips and tricks. Just like diet and lifestyle, health and longevity vary around the world. Areas known as “blue zones” are distinguished by having populations with particularly long and healthy lives. Not only do they live longer than most individuals on Earth, they also maintain their physical health and mental wellbeing for longer, with many living into their 90s without dementia or chronic disease. This means that their quality of life as well as their quantity of life is better than that of the average human. I want this lifestyle and I know you do too!Enjoy the show and let me know what you think on the other side : )We are diving in deep about:What are "The Blue Zones"?What are they doing daily to promote LONGEVITY?What are the

On this Episode, number 221, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, we are having a BAHHHHHH moment! Are you dealing with a TOXIC RELATIONSHIP? Have you been wondering if that person(s) are meant to sustain space within your life? Toxic people are dangerous. From causing extreme stress to slowing your progress, they can be a massive drain on your time and happiness.SO - How do you know the signs that you are in a relationship with a TOXIC PERSON?!We are diving in deep about:7 Signs of a TOXIC RELATIONSHIPHOW to cut a TOXIC person out of your life, nicely...?HOW to regain your personal energy + maintain BOUNDARIES!Resources:@JustBeinHonestKB*** Thank you to today's Sponsor! Grab it now :TODAY'S FEATURED SPONSOR: FLIGHTFUD // "HONEST" for 10% OFFI M M U N I T Y + H E A L T H . By BEEKEEPER'S NATURALSCreating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet. Merging modern science with natural medicine to prove that clean medicine can actually work. Use code: "HONEST20" for 20% OFF!!!S K I N C A R E + B E A

On this Episode, number 220, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, Seasonal Changes are UPON US!!!! YAYA!!! I absolutely love Spring and on this episode I am sharing some Ayurvedic Spring Cleaning for your internal self.We all know (Or I'd hope that you know by now...) That when you are glowing from the inside, your glow will truly shine from the outside!I hope you enjoy these seasonal tips from my friends at Amina Mundi's Apothecary.We are diving in deep about:How to Spring Cleanse your Internal Self.How your LIVER is the essential factor in your body's detox function.How allowing space for GRIEF is the start for healing the entire system.Resources:@JustBeinHonestKB*** Thank you to today's Sponsor! Grab it now :TODAY'S FEATURED SPONSOR: FLIGHTFUD // "HONEST" for 10% OFFI M M U N I T Y + H E A L T H . By BEEKEEPER'S NATURALSCreating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet. Merging modern science with natural medicine to prove that clean medicine can actually work. Use code: "HONEST20" for 20% O

On this Episode, number 219, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, I am getting firm with boundaries + you should too!Do you feel that you are getting stepped on OR that you are not living within your potential because you are serving others' needs before you are serving your own?This has a HUGE tie in with your EMOTIONAL HYGIENE as well. Emotional hygiene is about noticing and tending to your psychological health. Just as you would practice good physical hygiene with brushing your teeth or showering each day, your emotional hygiene also benefits from small daily practices that keep you feeling balanced... So, Are you out of whack?We are diving in deep about:How to set firm boundaries?Tools and tips to practice your boundaries.What is Emotional Hygiene + How can maintenance better your health!Resources:@JustBeinHonestKB*** Thank you to today's Sponsor! Grab it now :I M M U N I T Y + H E A L T H . By BEEKEEPER'S NATURALSCreating cleaner alternatives to the traditional medicine cabinet. Merging modern science wit

On this Episode, number 218, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, I want to revisit this powerful cleansing practice of PRANAYAMA! BREATHING is the status quo! Are you breathing? Seriously. I sense that you just stopped to become certain + aware that you are indeed NOT breathing...This episode is focused on the surprise FACT + Benefits of fully incorporating Pranayama practices in to your lifestyle for CLEANSING. Tis the season, folks - the holidays are coming for you and I need your mental and physical self to be in full CHECK! Yes, that means, shortness of breath may arise and I want to fuel you with these LIFE-FORCE tools for your holly jolly toolbox - you know what I mean?!I hope you enjoy the show, and when you are ready to take on the experience of "Designing your own Life" - I am gifting you a FREE session of clarity work and all the questions you want to ask, I am here to answer. Together, we can get you to the place you are meant to be. Please contact @JustBeinHonestKB on Instagram for more informatio

On this Episode, number 217, of the “Just Bein’ Honest Podcast”, one of our FAVORITE topics is the subject for today: BEAUTY. not just any type of beauty, CLEAN BEAUTY. At Three Ships Beauty, their goal is to solve the problems we faced as consumers. Having been tired of being lied to and ripped off by overpriced, green-washed brands filled with unnecessary chemicals - Three Ships' formulas are all natural, 100% plant-derived ingredients, are selected for their clinically-proven performance and skin-loving qualities. Nothing else. And YES - ‘Less’ never felt so ‘more’.Three Ships set sail in 2017 with a chemical engineer named Laura and a business grad named Connie. Scraping together $4,000 they started out by making our own handmade formulations in Connie’s apartment kitchen. Their goal was to solve the problems we faced as consumers and be the most effective, transparent, natural beauty brand in the market.But the story roots deeper beyond this... What was the health obstacle that faced Laura straight on th