Health & Nutrition Archives | DENtalks Podcast

Pinpointing the Problem

September 10, 2019 Episode # 79 00:54:37

Cara Jolly, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, began her journey in science, conducting research at UIC and NYU alongside prominent psychologists – however she realized the limited set of beliefs many scientists had and set off on a holistic path of healing. Cara shares with us her story from science to eventually opening up her own Holistic Health center in Los Angeles. We dive into everything about acupuncture, from our energy bodies, what a meridian point is, how the acupuncture needles puncture fascia, some of her favorite miracle stories, and so much more!

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Cassandra Bodzak

Eating with Intention

August 23, 2019 Episode # 77 01:29:01

This episode is all about LIVING (and eating) with intention. Cassandra Bodzak openly shares her journey of disordered eating and how she turned to spirituality and meditation to help her through it – she even refers to her sickest days as a divine intervention, a mindset we can all benefit from. She shares so many tips on being your own food investigator, how to properly do an elimination diet to get to a root cause of discomfort, how your period affects your eating, and even the meaning behind your food cravings.

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Amy Duncan

CBD 101

August 9, 2019 Episode # 75 01:05:57

This conversation is way more than your average THC vs CBD conversation. From wanting to be a pharmacist at a young age to now owning a successful CBD company, Mowellens Founder, Amy Duncan, has always had a love for science, wellness, and a self proclaimed knack for simplifying complex topics. She breaks down what CBD is, how it affects our bodies, tips on how to incorporate CBD in your everyday life from your latte to your skincare, the importance of listening to your intuition, and prevailing past negativity to follow your passion.

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Elevate The Globe

Elevate Your Energy

July 26, 2019 Episode # 73 01:34:18

The founders of Elevate the Globe, Tara Schulenberg and Britt Deanda, discuss how you can use Kundalini as a foundational base to utilize and shift your energy so it’s focused and channeled to serve you in the best way. Are you feeling stuck in victim mode or run by your emotions? Do you have trouble trusting your intuition and feeling empowered? Find out how you can use the power of your mindset in conjunction with energy healing to get out of low frequency patterns and move in the direction you want to go in!

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Dr. Jolene Brighten

Going Beyond The Pill

July 3, 2019 Episode # 70 01:12:45

Women’s health and hormone guru, Dr. Jolene Brighten, is a naturopathic medical doctor, biochemist, leading expert in post-birth control syndrome, and author of the new book “Beyond The Pill.” We explore all things women’s health and talk spirituality, science, and real health talk. Dr. Brighten brings a personable and humorous light to women’s health, making it so relatable and digestible for us all!

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Felicia Tomasko

Finding Hope in Dark Times

June 17, 2019 Episode # 67 01:23:04

We are delighted to have Editor in Chief of La Yoga and Yoga Glow teacher, Felicia Tomasko, on DENtalks Podcast! If you’re struggling to integrate your practice with your everyday life – this episode is for you! Felicia is so honest about her own personal struggles throughout the years from growing up in a religious family, finding yoga and meditation as a young girl, becoming a nurse and then finally moving to Los Angeles where she ended up as Editor in Chief of LA Yoga.

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Sakara Life

Food is Medicine

June 4, 2019 Episode # 64 01:19:15

This week we are lucky to have the founders and creators of the New York City-based wellness brand and plant based meal delivery service, Sakara Life, with us on DENtalks! From bootstrapping their company with $700 in their pockets to now providing meals across the US – Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise have changed the lives of thousands of people through nutritious plant based meals which Sakara Life delivers straight to your door.

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Ara Katz

Welcome to Your Microbiome

May 14, 2019 Episode # 59 01:08:46

Co-founder and co-CEO of Seed, Ara Katz, joins DENtalks to break down everything you need to know about your microbiome – think gut health, bacteria, and probiotics – into an easy-to-understand, digestible format (pun intended!) Named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in America by Marie Claire, and part of the Silicon Alley Top 100 and 36 Rockstar Women in NYC Tech by Business Insider, Ara is on a mission to educate people about how the growing research around our microbiome can change human and planetary health alike.

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Luke Storey

A Biohackers Guide to Life

April 23, 2019 Episode # 56 01:49:16

When not doing first hand research on innumerable bio-hacks, or teaching Kundalini yoga and meditation, Luke Storey interviews world-renowned guests and experts in their field on his podcast The Lifestylist. We get into it this episode, you may want a pen and paper at your side because Luke shares so many juicy takeaways about life, spirituality, and biohacking. We discuss ego, finance, spirituality, (and how they all tie together,) just how much being disconnected from nature is costing us, and the ongoing process of undoing everything we’ve been subconsciously programmed to do.

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Kirby Bumpus

From the White House to sweetgreen

April 8, 2019 Episode # 54 01:06:54

Kirby worked with First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House and is now Head of Social Impact at sweetgreen. We talk about the unpredictable path that led her to these positions, the meaning of social impact and its ever growing presence in the business world, and things you might look for when choosing your next job or career step. Kirby also discusses what it was like to work for the First Lady, mindful eating, and rounds out our talk with a reminder of how important gratitude and positivity are in shaping our day-to-day lives… and just how meaningful a simple selfie can be.