What's The Juice

Ep 99. We're 100% here for Vanessa Rissetto's accessible, straightforward nutrition advice. She approaches nutrition from an outsider's perspective because, in many ways, she is one. As CEO and Co-Founder of Culina Health, her priority is making clinical nutrition care inclusive and accessible. Vanessa received a Master's in Science in Marketing from NYU and later completed her Dietetic Internship through their Nutrition and Food Studies Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. Her work in private practice includes treatment of GI disorders, bariatric surgery, weight management, PCOS, and family nutrition. She loves helping clients take an active role in their health journey and motivates them to achieve success. Vanessa was named by Essence magazine as one of the top 5 black nutritionists who will change the way you think about food. Links from the ep: use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using this link betterbiom.com/olivia Here's the juice: How she felt like the nutrition field catered to the 1% and therefore started her company, Culina Health to increase access The value of a great practitioner as opposed to a bunch of functional tests that aren't covered by insurance Her simple, straightforward advice about eating that everyone can benefit from How to figure out "what works for you" when you have no clue Her opinion on intermittent fasting and when it's appropriate Why it's okay to want to look good in your body! How she built her company to be the first nutrition company run by RDs, with investment money, and accepting insurance Why not eating enough actually keeps you from losing weight The role of compromise in achieving your health goals How to incorporate healthy coping mechanisms that aren't related to food and drink The importance of sitting in the quiet for clarity and food-related emotions Tips on how to access nutritious, high quality food when you're on a budget Connect with Vanessa: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 98. This week I'm sitting down with the one and only Jenna Zoe. Jenna is the world-leading expert in Human Design and the creator of the popular My Human Design App. She turned a complicated science into an accessible, easy-to-implement tool that will totally change your life. Jenna presents Human Design through a lens of radial acceptance which has resonated with millions around the globe and essentially made it into the mainstream obsession it is now. Her #1 goal is to help us understand who we are and how we function so that we can spend our energy emphasizing our unique gifts and talents, instead of trying to be someone society wants us to be. Links from the ep: - Follow the link notion.com/juice to try Notion Ai for note-taking and project planning Here's the juice: How Human Design combines astrology, the chakras, and kabbala to paint a holistic picture of who you are + how you operate The full breakdown of each human design type – generator, manifesting generator, manifestor, projector, reflector Why it's important to open your mind so that you are ready to receive what the universe is sending you It's not about finding the "right" career path for you, it's about how much you genuinely love what you're doing Why it behooves you to remove things from your plate that you don't enjoy so that other people who love doing those things can do them How if you're living your design the right people will find you How to read and trust that your unique urges are divine What it looks like when you're living out of alignment with your human design type Why most of us need to be deconditioned to some degree Connect with Jenna: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 97. This week I have a fun, conversational episode for you that feels like a night of girl talk on the couch sprinkled with deep wisdom. Rebecca Leigh is a nutritionist passionate about all things holistic health and wellness. Her health journey began with cycles of what she thought was "healthy" – "clean eating", counting calories, spending hours at the gym daily, and trying to look a certain way. In exploring holistic wellness, Rebecca learned the emotional and spiritual causes of her issues, examined them, and healed from them. She could quiet her inner critic and build true, lasting confidence. Living her best life meant realizing that she had everything she needed within her. Now Rebecca finds purpose in guiding women to become their most authentic and empowered selves. Links from the ep: - Get up to 15% off on Pique's BT Fountain plus a free cup and rechargeable frother when you shop my link Piquelife.com/whatsthejuice If you're listening to this during 11/24-11/27 you can also enjoy their BFCM deal which includes a complimentary 6-piece gift set worth $200. - Use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using the link betterbiom.com/olivia Here's the juice: Rebecca's journey with obsessive eating and working out and how she broke free from unhealthy cycles Why you might feel the need to be productive 24/7 and feel a lack of worth when you are not What being the child of immigrant parents was like and how she rewired the belief that working extremely hard is the only way to get what you want How to unpack your belief system – first you must identify the belief before you are able to shift it Her favorite tools to become more self-aware The science behind synchronicity and how to feel more in flow with the universe The power of getting curious and asking questions about yourself and the world How physical ailments are messengers of deeper emotionally-driven issues Why jealousy is a powerful tool in determining your desires The role of community in healing, especially for women The power of daily affirmations – the harder they are to say to yourself, the better because that means you really need to hear them Visualizing your future self with the life you want as if you already had it Why keeping the small promises you made to yourself is key in building confidence Self care is doing the thing that you need the most when you least feel like doing them Connect with Rebecca: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 96. If you feel like you're in a rut or need a motivational pep talk, this episode is for you! Doug Bopst is an award-winning personal trainer, author, and speaker. However, his young adult life couldn't have been more different than his current reality. Around his 21st birthday, Doug was detoxing from opiates in a jail cell after years of drug addiction. He turned to physical exercise as an outlet which ultimately catalyzed him to face his demons head-on and completely reinvent himself. Doug's mission today is to inspire others to overcome adversity, break free from destructive addictions, and become the best version of themselves. Links from the ep: - Follow the link notion.com/juice to try Notion Ai for note-taking and project planning Here's the juice: How Doug's crippling insecurities and need for acceptance led him to drugs The moment that rock-bottomed him but ultimately turned his life around How negative habit stacking is just as much of a thing as positive habit stacking What got him to start working out in jail (spoiler: he couldn't do one pushup when he started) Why reaching your "most successful" point is often your most unhappy one How spirituality helped him drop his ego and allowed him to see the bigger picture No one is coming to save you; you have to take ownership of your own life The role of community when bettering yourself The concept of addiction transference – in his case, being addicted to drugs shifted to being addicted to validation Why you have to determine an identity for yourself or you'll become a chameleon, shaped by other people's identities When you're not feeling confident in yourself and your own victories you're unable to celebrate other people's wins What steps to take when you've hit rock bottom The importance of working your adversity muscle. Pain is like an adaptogen, the more you face it the stronger and more resilient you become Connect with Doug: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 95. Are you curious about why you dream and what your dreams might mean? Theresa Cheung is a modern mystic who has been researching and writing about spirituality, dreams and the paranormal for the past twenty-five years. She holds a degree from Kings College, Cambridge University in Theology and English, both of which have informed her "Dream Dictionary from A to Z '' and several other best-selling books. Theresa works closely with scientists studying consciousness and also hosts her spiritual podcast, White Shores. Links from the ep: use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using this link betterbiom.com/olivia Here's the juice: How dreams are messages from your intuition that you've missed during your conscious, waking life Why dream work is the starting point to all spiritual growth because it teaches you that you are more than your physical body your conscious thoughts Nightmares are showing you the worst possible scenario which is actually a self help tool How you can apply dream decoding techniques to your waking life What her dream dictionary is and how to use it A two week step-by-step plan to start understanding your dreams and dream patterns Why dreams are the ultimate creativity hack – many inventions have come from visions in dreams! How dreams have saved many people's lives If you can't recall your dreams, you can start deciphering how you feel when you wake up in the morning and recording that in some way What some common recurring dreams mean (like all of your teeth falling out or being unprepared for a test) Techniques or exercises you can do to start recalling your dreams more effectively Connect with Theresa: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 94. Today we're going deep with one of the leading voices in the global wellness movement, Millana Snow. To give you an idea of how committed she is to personal growth, Millana started meditating at age 4. She is a healer, teacher, and wellness entrepreneur with a passion for sharing healing with a global community of clients, followers, brands and celebrities. As an avid learner and seeker, Millana has practiced and studied Christianity, Hinduism, Wicca, Buddhism, anthropology, psychology, and more for most of her life. She blends these teachings with a healthy dose of humor and realness which results in incredibly rich and approachable offerings. Links from the ep: Use code MANE10 for 10% Mane Magic on organicolivia.com Here's the juice: Why we're experiencing a lack of emotional intimacy in our culture If you're performing in work, life, etc then you're probably performing in your relationships What we do not complete we repeat. If you don't heal yourself you will continue to repeat negative patterns out in the world Why if you find yourself fighting for something or someone, that is a trauma response that you're playing out What coregulation in friendships and romantic relationships looks like The misconception that friendships don't require the same amount of work as romantic relationships The three steps you can take to make conscious friends as an adult Why you can't expect people to be your everything. For instance, if you're having a traumatic experience you need to seek out a trauma informed professional How to maintain intentional friendships when you have a full life. Hint: boundaries! Prioritizing yourself so that you aren't giving from an empty cup It's really not about the quantity but rather the quality and depth of your relationships Why the big life moments give you clarity on who your true inner circle is – weddings, successes, failures, break ups, death Connect with Millana: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 93. We cover so much ground in this deeply holistic episode with Dr. Sara Gotffried. Dr. Gottfried is a scientist, researcher, medical doctor and seeker. She always says that she practices medicine, but doesn't treat problems. Rather, Dr. Gottfried specializes in root cause analysis, helping people feel fully alive and balanced from their cells to their souls. If you're currently struggling with a hormonal condition and don't know where to begin, this episode is for you! She offers up the loving reminder that the misery of your body being out of whack is so much worse than the work that it takes to fix it. Links from the ep: use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using this link betterbiom.com/olivia Here's the juice: The science AND energetics of PCOS Looking at hormonal conditions from both a nature and a nurture standpoint – the role of soul wounds and intergenerational trauma How epigenetics impact hormonal and metabolic health Why therapeutic tools (like tapping and breathwork) matter just as much as diet and supplements, if not more, when it comes to hormone health What to do if your nervous system is in freeze mode Why she opts for somatic based solutions that are trauma informed like EMDR and the Hikomi method How to define your individual carb and protein threshold The healing power of therapeutic "pulsing" of a low carb diet for less than 4 weeks for those with PCOS and blood sugar issues The exact labs you need to order with your insurance-covered doctor if you have PCOS Why she recommends 1 POUND of vegetables a day for detoxification! Her favorite hormone supporting birth control methods Connect with Sara: Follow HERE Web Here Connect with Olvia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 92. My girl Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is back for another episode of "What's the Juice?"! Dr. Lyon has been my personal doctor for 7 years now and has truly changed my life. She is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®, specializing in thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. In this episode, we build off of our conversation from last year about the importance of skeletal muscle and its immediate positive impact on your health. We get into the principles and key takeaways of her new book, "Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well" which is SO motivating and easy to understand. You'll leave this conversation feeling ready to take action and not afraid to work hard for your health goals. Links from the ep: Use code organicolivia for 10% off site wide on forceofnature.com Order Dr. Lyon's book HERE Here's the juice: Why you're only going to get as healthy as your self-worth allows you to be How to navigate a present bias and why you need to focus on future goals over immediate results Why she sees anxiety as a distraction The concept of having "guard rails" – how getting the consequence right really keeps you from repeating that action again How the most successful people in the world are deeply aware of their weaknesses Asking yourself "what are the standards for my life?" vs abiding by a strict diet. What actions and personality traits are required in order to meet my goals? The importance of raising the wellness bar for those around you Food addiction and how protein can help stop the food noise and curb emotional eating As we evolve our coping mechanisms need to evolve as well Highlighting your patterns as characters by naming them and giving them a voice Why low skeletal muscle and excess body fat can lead to fertility issues in both men and women Why we actually THRIVE during challenges, contrary to what we may believe Connect with Dr. Lyon: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 91. This episode with Evy Poumpouras might be one of my favorite conversations of all time. Evy is a multimedia journalist who once served as an agent in the US Secret Service, protecting Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and others. She also worked criminal investigations, operated undercover, and was an interrogator for the agency's polygraph unit specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence. It's no wonder she believes that words are your most powerful weapon and she loves teaching about how to protect yourself, read people, influence situations, and live fearlessly. Links from the ep: use code olivia for 15% off your first one-month supply of NOBS using this link betterbiom.com/olivia Here's the juice: Why we need to stop coddling others and telling them they're special Why placing too much focus on the self contributes to depression and anxiety How to fail well The power of problem-solving on your own – no one is going to come save you What she thinks about the concept in modern pop psychology of blaming everything on our childhood trauma and attributing all of our current challenges to our childhood wounding and our dynamic with our parents The role of the ego in judgment of and attachment to others What "chasing the good" means, especially when it comes to interpersonal relationships Why being an empath may not actually be a good thing and the role of boundaries People pleasing and the correlation between wanting to be liked and worthiness You need to stop looking for confidence – screw confidence, you don't need it. Just act. Why she says that if you are easily triggered you might be easily manipulated Your dreams don't have to be in alignment with other people's dreams Connect with Evy: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 90. This episode is for all of you fitness and science nerds out there. Alan Aragon is a nutrition researcher and educator well known for his evidence-based approach to health. He has over 30 years of experience in the field, designing fitness programs for recreational and professional athletes and people who just want to look and feel their best. Alan also writes a monthly research review (AARR) providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information to the general public. His work has been published in popular magazines like Men's Health as well as peer-reviewed scientific literature. Here's the juice: What flexible dieting is and why there's no such thing as one ideal diet for all of humankind How to combine flexible dieting with the parameters that we know work scientifically, like eating a certain amount of protein or fiber The science of fat loss – how to lose weight the slow, healthy way How to find what your maintenance calories are Why high protein hurting your kidneys is a myth, and we get into other nutrition myths that bug Alan If metabolic adaptation is a real thing How it makes sense for some people to add more calories when trying to lose weight Why intermittent fasting isn't all it's cracked up to be Why women MUST eat breakfast, especially those with PCOS How much protein you actually need per day When you should actually be eating more carbohydrates Connect with Alan: Follow HERE Web HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 89. Buckle up for this sassy yet super vulnerable conversation with Dr. Scott Lyons, PhD. Dr. Lyons is a holistic psychologist, educator, and author as well as a renowned body-based trauma expert and Doctor of Osteopathy. He helps people break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma to restore vitality and live a more stress-free life. Dr. Lyons' new book, "Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others" gets into the juice of drama addiction and charts a path to healing, without any sugar coating! Links from the ep: use code mighty10 for 10% off Mighty Minerals on organicolivia.com Here's the juice: When Scott realized he was addicted to a drama cycle as a way to distract from processing his own trauma and how he experienced withdrawals once he started dealing with it The endemic of loneliness that we're experiencing as a society, and why we gossip How the drama that we create is really a survival response to avoid feelings of abandonment The difference between primary emotions (that we feel deep in our core) and secondary emotions (essentially depositories) Why we do something Scott calls "revving" to give us a hit of stress or drama when we're uncomfortable in a feeling – like scrolling social media or listening to a sad song How overscheduling or hyper performing academically/professionally can actually be a form of drama addiction 3 steps you can take if you want to unwind unhealthy patterns and come back to safety in your body How to break free from trauma bonding in relationships – do you pick fights for no reason? An exercise we can try to slowly and intentionally get more comfortable with being in our bodies instead of numbing out Why every time we take in a stimulus (a stressor) we need to balance it out with movement because that helps us actualize and complete a stress response Connect with Dr. Lyons: Follow HERE Listen HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 88. Today I'm sitting down with Brooke Baevsky, aka Chef Bae, an LA-based celebrity private chef to athletes, actors, supermodels, and even royals! She has amassed a massive following of "Food Baes'' on TikTok where she breaks the traditional allergy-friendly food stigma with delicious, health-forward & viral recipes. She also founded a non-profit cooking program for inner-city children & families in both Los Angeles and New York City, teaching people how to create a healthy, balanced diet on a limited budget. Chef Bae's technical background in Holistic Nutrition and Food Science combined with her hilarious, quick-witted personality make this convo and her approach to food so much fun. Links from the ep: use code organicolivia for 15% off functional chocolate mid-day squares Here's the juice: How growing up in a family with tons of food allergies pushed her to get creative in the kitchen at a young age How living in an area with high food insecurity galvanized her to start hosting and teaching community cooking classes for kids The modern-day concept of rebranding anything to make it look like a health food Why she is the antithesis of the "perfect" Instagram chef – making parody content, telling wild stories, and being her authentic self The craziest meal prep that she ever did, like a Caesar salad served at Coachella covered in edible glitter The top bizarre foods and supplements that truly have worked for her professional athlete clients' performance How to zhuzh up your food and drink with herbs, specifically digestive bitters What a day in the life really looks like for a celebrity private chef (and what she cooks for dogs!) How to decide what to charge people for your services, especially in the beginning when you're honing your skill and may be struggling with your self-worth The importance of having mentors in your professional space and asking for help How to find your niche and build your brand in the content creation space How we're transitioning out of the era of perfectly photographed and curated food Connect with Chef Bae: Follow HERE TikTok HERE Youtube HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 87. Welcome back to another episode of "What's the Juice?"!. This week I'm chatting with Stephanie Fox, a Somatic Nutritional Counselor who has spent the past decade guiding women to feel empowered in their relationships with their food and their bodies. Stephanie specializes in disordered eating patterns, binge eating, emotional eating, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. She is the creator of Somatic Eating®, a body-oriented, sensation-focused therapeutic approach to connecting to your body while you are eating. Here's the juice: how all of the gut protocols in the world couldn't cure Stephanie's chronic gut issues and what finally helped her why if you're coming from a history of past trauma it's hard to practice intuitive eating and how somatic eating must come first how binge eating is really just your body communicating to you how unsafe it feels it's not about the food that we're eating; it's about the state that we're in while we're eating how somatic psychotherapy is communicating with the body and learning the body's language through sensation, emotion, urges, and impulses. the questions we should be asking ourselves when we are feeling triggered why we need to create "micromoments" of safety to slowly introduce that it's okay to feel safe in our bodies how we can confuse our own inner voice with the voices of others why dieting is black and white and keeps us stuck in a box ending relationships that don't feel safe to our nervous systems can be pivotal in healing our guts Links from the ep: Get 10% off our NEW formula, Bloat BFF with code BLOAT10 on organicolivia.com Connect with Stephanie: Follow HERE Web: HERE Connect with Olivia: Shop herbal formulas: HERE Follow: HERE

Ep 86. Literally everyone can benefit from this loving, light-filled conversation with Yasmine Cheyenne. Yasmine is a self-healing educator, speaker, and mental wellness advocate who helps people create daily self-care rituals to cultivate more joy and balance in their lives. Her first book, The Sugar Jar, teaches us that setting boundaries can make life that much sweeter. Here's the juice: how joining the airforce opened Yasmine's eyes to her unique gifts in helping people get through hard things why we need to get curious and clear about what we are feeling before we set boundaries – anger, fear or something else entirely, like overwhelm what self-healing is and how it can help us better understand and overcome the stories we tell ourselves how her analogy of the sugar jar can help us understand our energy, boundaries, and resources in a whole new way the importance of self esteem and how it doesn't happen overnight how perfectionism and people pleasing stems from focusing too much on the external why radical and compassionate self honesty is necessary for healing the power of saying no and why we need to take ownership in our relationships what to do if setting a boundary is making someone angry with you how building up self trust can help us with codependency Links from the ep: Get 15% off on Pique's Daily Radiance plus a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother on subscriptions $105 or more when you shop the link Piquelife.com/whatsthejuice Connect with Yasmine : Follow HERE Listen HERE Connect with Olivia: Shop herbal formulas: HERE Follow: HERE

Ep 85. This week I have the pleasure of sitting down with science journalist and a New York Times bestselling author, Max Lugavere. This is an episode all about nutrition science and brain health and we focus on using food as a tool to protect your brain and prevent cognitive decline. Max and I share the unfortunate experience of having a mother who is suffering or has suffered from Alzheimer's disease and that is what we've dedicated this episode to today. We're deeply passionate about the current research around Alzheimer's disease and we want to empower individuals to use diet and lifestyle modification to slow this terrible illness. Here's the juice: consider this your crash course in nutrition science with a major focus on brain health the root causes of Alzheimer's disease and the most common misconceptions how does Alzheimer's develop and who is at the highest risk why amyloid plaque may not be the root cause, even though it's been the dominating hypothesis the role genetics play and how epigenetics can actually turn off diseases therapeutic avenues you can take if you notice symptoms of cognitive decline how a ketogenic diet can help the brain switch its energy source why you should be eating Brazil nuts daily! a fresh take on meat and saturated fat and why butter may not be the "health food" so many folks make it out to be the link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's disease Links from the ep: visit https://www.veri.co/ and use code VSM-ORGANICOLIVIA for $30 off your own CGM Connect with Max: Follow HERE Listen HERE Connect with Olivia: Shop herbal formulas: HERE Follow: HERE

Ep 84. We're back with another exciting episode of "What's the Juice?"! Meet the lovely Dr. Vivian Chen, the brains behind Plateful Health on Instagram and Lumebox red light therapy. Dr. Viv is spreading awareness about the epidemic of environmental toxins often ignored by traditional medicine and shedding (red) light on the chronic illness surge. Here's the juice: how to support your liver detox pathways and how to reduce your exposure to environmental toxins (from cookware to skincare products). the most common symptoms (from migraines to anxiety) that people experience when their toxic load is maxed out. tangible tips for avoiding the top offending environmental chemicals and toxins hint: they're everywhere! steps to take to reduce your toxic load, starting with the most important changes to make. how to address food allergies and chronic illness in children. how to support your liver detoxification pathways the right way (not with green juice), so that your liver can handle unavoidable exposure. key nutrients required for detox and what foods you should incorporate today. the incredible power of red light therapy for everything from pain to glowing skin. Links from the ep: Use *this custom link* for $250 off the best red light device: www.thelumebox.com/olivia Connect with Dr. Chen: Visit her site HERE Follow her on Instagram HERE Detox right with Dr. Viv HERE Connect with Olivia: Shop herbal formulas: HERE Follow: HERE

Ep 83. Today's guest, Dr. Anna Lembke, explains exactly how to reset your brain's reward system so that you can feel happy again — without reaching for something external. Dr. Lembke is a psychiatrist, author, and Chief of the Addiction Medicine Clinic at Stanford University. This incredible woman changed my life and I believe she is the antidote our world needs as we navigate never-ending stimuli from tech, social media, and dopamine-releasing pleasures. Here's the juice: your brain has pain and pleasure "scales"– any tip towards pleasure has an equal cost toward pain addiction exists on a spectrum and we're all affected by it; it's so much broader than the extremes of alcoholism or drug addiction Anyone can get addicted to ANYTHING and we don't necessarily need to have a history of trauma or mental health obstacles to be impacted by addiction there are proven benefits to doing a "dopamine fast" to reset your brain's reward system why delaying gratification in little ways, such as not checking your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning, leads to better outcomes of success in humans in life Links from the ep: Take 10% off Adrenal Recovery and/or Focus Juice with code DOPAMINE10 on organicolivia.com Get Dr. Lembke's book, Dopamine Nation, on her site annalembke.com Connect with Dr. Lembke: Visit her site HERE Connect with Olivia: Shop herbal formulas: HERE Follow: HERE

Ep 82. This week Nick and I are on the mic basking in our wedding glow and answering some of the most common questions we've received. A year ago we had no idea where we wanted to have our wedding, how to find a planner, and what we wanted to do to make our day feel like "us". We pulled it off and managed to achieve our perfect day! Here's the juice: what we loved and what we didn't love things worth spending on versus things we didn't need to spend on the ceremony and ritual elements that we worked into the flow of our day our private ceremony that we did all alone the rituals we did before the wedding day to help us step into our new roles as husband and wife the pros of having a welcome party the night before why we chose not to drink during our wedding and the benefits of being sober during your wedding day how we worked with our officiant beforehand to weave our own tradition into our ceremony the changes we felt after getting married and our post-wedding plans! Links from the ep: Take 10% off Mood Juice and Flowers For My Love with code WEDDING10 on organicolivia.com

Ep 81. Today's guest, Jaskrit Bhalla, is a permaculture designer, California Naturalist, and student of herbal medicine. At such a young age, her work is making a major impact on the environment and her local community. She has a way of inspiring those around her to take action wherever they can whether it's composting at home, making broth with food scraps, or reducing waste in tiny ways. I think you're going to find this episode super inspiring and actionable! Here's the juice: how to use herbal medicine to replenish your mineral stores after being on psycho-pharmaceuticals ways you can incorporate healing foods, kitchen medicine, and herbs into your daily routine what "permaculture" is, and what "healthy soil" means how we've gotten so far away from what our land needs why local, decentralized food systems are crucial and how can we do our part in our own backyard, even in urban environments, to bring diversity back to the soil and ecosystem She is so wise and poetic when it comes to both how she tells her story and how she lives her life… you're going to want to compost and go outside to touch plants immediately after listening to this episode! Links from the ep: Take 10% off our Probiotic with code GUTHEALTH10 on organicolivia.com Blog post on medicinal bone broths HERE Regrenitiave meats HERE Connect with Jaskrit: Visit her site HERE Follow Jaskrit HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow: HERE Shop herbal formulas: HERE

Ep 80. This week's episode is with none other than the amazing Michelle Shapiro! In this insightful conversation, Michelle, a Holistic RD and self-proclaimed "Queen of the Middle Ground," shares her expertise after years of working with over a thousand clients. Michelle's approach to functional nutrition involves understanding the unique story of each individual, their environment, and the timeline that led them to their current situation. By identifying the root causes, she aims to heal issues rather than just managing them superficially. For instance, there's a big difference between avoiding certain foods for acid reflux versus understanding the deeper reasons behind the issue. Here's the juice: how Michelle lost 100lbs the WRONG way before becoming a dietitian (and how this led to hypothyroidism) how almost anything that happens emotionally manifests physically, giving a whole new level of validation to symptoms that are "all in your head" anxiety is a sacred messenger telling you something that needs to be addressed in your body (nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar dysregulation, etc.) the root causes of anxiety and digestive disorders what "intuitive eating" actually is + misconceptions the extremes in the nutrition world of "no foods are toxic everything is a chemical" vs "all food must be perfectly clean" why there are no "gut healing foods" that work for everyone emotional and physical factors that contribute to binge eating and how to have compassion for our bodies trying to cope with big emotions Connect with Michelle Connect with Michelle online: HERE Follow Michelle: HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow: HERE Shop herbal formulas: HERE

Ep 79. In this juicy episode of What's the Juice, I'm sitting down with Dr. William Li, author of "Eat to Beat Disease," to challenge common perceptions of body fat and explore practical strategies for maintaining a healthy balance. Here are the key takeaways: Essential role of body fat: Fat cells act as a fuel tank during development, storing energy for future use. Consequences of overeating: Excessive calorie intake leads to fat accumulation, metabolic issues, and inflammation. Listening to your body: Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues to avoid overeating. Quality of food matters: Choose nutritious options to fuel your body effectively. Understanding visceral fat: Excess visceral fat surrounding organs can impact health negatively. Practical strategies: Avoid late-night snacking and incorporate fasting periods for effective fat-burning. Hormonal imbalances: Balancing hormones through food choices and lifestyle practices is essential. *** this week only: use code glucobitters10 at checkout to save 10% off our new formula, GlucoBitters*** Connect with Dr. William Li: Explore Dr. William Li's book "Eat to Beat Disease" and his research on his website: HERE Follow Dr. William Li: HERE Connect with Olivia: Follow: HERE Shop herbal formulas: HERE

Ep 78. In this solo episode, I share more about my journey of overcoming vices, addictions, and codependency, and how I'm doubling down in the days leading up to my wedding. Here's what's up for discussion: The desire to escape from oneself and the truth within led me to rely on substances and external fixes. Meditation, which I had strongly resisted, became a powerful tool in reconnecting with myself. Through self-touch and heart-centered breathing, I created a space for meaningful dialogues with myself. Exploring body image, I discovered the importance of finding a balance between personal fitness goals and self-acceptance. Holding memorial services for myself and relationships allowed me to navigate transformation and embrace personal growth. The concept of being an empath shifted for me, as I realized the need to maintain my own energy while witnessing others. By asking deep questions during meditation, I tapped into the wisdom and insights within myself. The journey of self-discovery empowered me to reclaim my autonomy and build genuine relationships. Tune in to hear more about my transformative journey and how meditation has become a profound practice in my life.

Ep 77. Hello and welcome to the final episode of season 3 of What's the Juice podcast. What better way to complete the season than with my favorite type of episode: "Ask An Herbalist". I love these call-in episodes because I get to talk human-to-human with you guys and help answer the questions that are top of mind within our Organic Olivia community. This week, your questions span from how to manage chronic physical pain, to how to deal with jealousy, to how to change the subconscious mind. I did my best to give as many tangible tips, resources, and perspective shifts as I possibly could in an hour-long episode so I hope my personal experience helps you in some capacity. I also want to take a moment to reflect on how amazed I am by this community. This show would not be the same without your thoughtful questions and your commitment to self-growth. It's an honor to be part of your healing journey. Thank you for trusting me with your questions and for turning in every week to support the show. We have some incredible guests lined up for season 4, so, until next season, Stay Juicy! CALL US What's the Juice Hotline: 929-591-6432 Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller ","nextArrow":"","responsive":[{"breakpoint":768,"settings":{"vertical":false,"rtl":false}}]}"> Zesty Giner Episode Methyl B-Complex Julie Tracy Episode Connect with Organic Olivia:My new Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE

Ep 76. In this next episode of What's the Juice, I had the opportunity to chat with the amazing Dr. Neeta Bhushan — former cosmetic dentist turned mental health coach, social entrepreneur, international speaker, and best-selling author behind the new book That Sucked. Now What? Before you tune in, I'll let you know this — Neeta's life has not been an easy one. She lost three immediate family members within the span of just three years, completely altering her life's trajectory. Neeta later found herself stuck in an incredibly toxic marriage, resulting in a major wake-up call and healing journey that would redefine her life as she knew it. Our conversation is jam-packed with essential nuggets of information, like how imperative it is to find joy wherever you can, and a brief introduction to what's known as the "Bounce Factor," a four-step tool to determine your resiliency: Examining your upbringing. Leaning into "good" stress and doing what challenges/scares you. Emotional capacity — i.e. your ability to "feel the feels." Radical self-awareness — i.e. your ability to tune into your life and see what's going well or not going well. Press play now and let me know what you think via IG: Connect with Neeta Bhushan: IG: instagram.com/neetabhushan Website: neetabhushan.com Book: neetabhushan.com/pre-order

Ep 75. In this episode of What's the Juice, I had the honor of chatting with brain-genius Louisa Nicola, Founder & Director of Neuro Athletics: a data-driven neuroscience company that provides athletes with scientific strategies to achieve peak performance. Tune in as we delve into the nitty gritty science of how the brain works, and what you can do specifically from home to optimize neuroplasticity and cognition, including: SLEEP Minimum 8 hours each night, following the 80% rule Natural sunlight as soon as you wake up, for at least 5 minutes Avoiding and/or dimming artificial light come evening Pitch-black environment for optimal sleep AEROBIC EXERCISE Zone 2 Training — achieve about 65% of your maximum heart rate For example: Walk an incline of ~8-10 around a speed of 3.8 mph for around 30 minutes ANAEROBIC EXERCISE Focus on 70% of your 1-repetition max (find the maximum weight you can handle for 1 rep, then use 70% of that weight for at least 6 sets/4 reps each) Learn how to squat well and focus on compound movements Invest in a trainer over supplements STRESS Inhale twice, then exhale (this mimics crying/hyperventilation) Infrared light to reduce neural inflammation Ice baths to create new mitochondria Two grams of both EPA and DHA daily Use code ROSEHIP10 for 10% off your first order of rosehip relief on organicolivia.com Use code OLIVIA10 for 10% off your first set of conversation cards on healthyconvo.co Use code OLIVIA for $100 off Louisa's online course HERE Connect with Louisa:Website HERE Instagram HEREPodcast HERE Connect with Organic Olivia:My new Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE

Ep 74. This week's episode is an incredibly interesting conversation that covers one of life's most uncomfortable and danced-around topics: death. And who better to chat with than a death doula? Enter: Caroline Lee. As a death doula, Caroline offers support to those navigating diagnoses, those coping with the prospect of death and/or someone who has passed, and even those who are young and proactively creating an end-of-life plan. Listen in as we discuss what steps you can take to prepare yourself and your family, including: Writing your wishes Designating a 'Payable on Death' on your bank account Sharing/receiving account passwords Coping with grief and/or the prospect of death via psychedelic-assisted therapy, death meditations, and more Press play now for helpful insights and, as always, let me know what you think! Connect with Caroline Lee:Website: HERE TikTok: HERE Instagram: HERE Connect with Organic Olivia:My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE

Ep 73. Today's guest, who has been my doctor for the last almost 6 years - is a physician with a passion for nutritional science and "muscle centric medicine" that has dedicated her life to helping ALL of us understand the importance of dietary protein. She's going to cover: ✔️How muscle improves metabolic markers relevant to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and PCOS - because skeletal muscle is our primary site for disposing of the glucose aka carbohydrates we eat in our diets (and if we don't have muscle, there's nowhere for it to go!), ✔️How this ties into the picture of preventing or delaying Alzheimer's, which is often called "type 3 diabetes of the brain" ✔️Why Alzheimer's starts 20+ years before it actually presents and is a disease of mid-life, not old age (plus what to do now in your 20s, 30s and 40s) ✔️Why muscle is an endocrine organ that just as important as your thyroid, and produces biochemistry-altering compounds just like the thyroid produces hormones! ✔️How muscle is essentially alive, and is a nutrient sensing organ - it quite literally senses the amino acids we consume via diet, and how this sensitivity decreases as we age ✔️What protein threshold per meal you need to build muscle ✔️The difference between plant and animal protein in terms of amino acid quality ✔️Why leucine is the most important amino acid and why we need more as we age ✔️How much protein you should be eating based on your body weight ✔️How hormone changes and menopauses affect this picture ✔️Why body composition matters and how excess adipose tissue affects the brain ✔️And EXACTLY what you can start doing TODAY to become healthier, sharper, and hormonally optimized as you age. Connect with Dr. Lyon: Website: HERE Podcast: HERE Instagram: HERE Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE

Ep 72. This season of the podcast, I've been working to define vitality and well-being through a framework I call the "10 Pillars of Health." While many health experts boast a profound sense of knowledge in one or two pillars specifically, my next guest — the acclaimed Dr. Kara Fitzgerald — is incredibly well-versed in all 10. Dr. Fitzgerald's latest book, "Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better," explores the science behind longevity and her discovery of a three-year reversal of biological aging, so you know I had to get the deets. In this revelatory conversation, we cover how the following can actually hack your epigenome: Methyl-donor nutrients (found in whole foods like beets, eggs, leafy greens, mushrooms, seeds, etc.) Methylation adaptogens (quercetin, circumin, resveratrol, green tea, etc.) Exercise Sleep Oxytocin release And more. As always, tune into the episode to dive deeper into these essential nuggets of information. And be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia. Connect with Dr. Fitzgerald: Website: HERE Book: HERE Instagram: HERE Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE Blog HERE Thanks to our amazing sponsor Pique for supporting the show. You can access the generous offer using this link: piquelife.com/organicolivia

Ep 71. This week on What's the Juice Podcast, I'm diving into why I ultimately decided to experiment with giving up caffeine, how it impacts your mind and body (particularly from a Traditional Chinese Medicine standpoint), and how my life has changed without it thus far. It hasn't been the easiest journey, but it has truly allowed me to live my greatest, juiciest life. Listen in and discover some of the benefits I've experienced like better sleep, higher libido, and more stable moods (the list goes on). I get super specific with how I used minerals, vitamins, protein, and herbs to counter the withdrawal effects. As always, tune into the podcast for all of the juicy goodness, and be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia. Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE 12 Ways to quit caffeine blog article HERE

Ep 70. In this episode I'm sitting down with Megan Blacksmith and Dr. Alex Golden, the force behind Zesty Ginger, to talk about the power of subconsciousness and how brain chemistry is a deciding factor for everything in your daily life. After individually dealing with chronic hormonal imbalances, the duo developed what's known as the Four Phase Cycle Approach to help women regain control over their health. In this episode, we had the opportunity to discuss an array of incredible topics, including everything from the irrefutable mind-body connection to seven practical steps you can take to "heal," whatever that means to you.A big focus of this episode is looking at how to account for your complete health while trying to achieve a specific goal. This is where the "Four Bodies" come in: Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual. In order to reach total fulfillment where happiness and wellness merge, you must nurture the mind-body connection. Simply put, you could take the most amazing supplements in the world, but if you're not nourishing your mental health, the effort is futile. As always, tune into the podcast for all of the juicy goodness, and be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia. I can't wait to hear what you think! Connect with Megan and Dr. Alex: Follow @zesty_ginger on Instagram Website: www.zestyginger.com Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 69. In this week's episode, I had the utmost honor of chatting with Dr. Heather Moday about the complexity of the immune system and how we can help it function at its highest potential. Dr. Heather Moday is an acclaimed immunologist and functional medicine practitioner who has spent the last 25 years helping people like us take control of our lives by optimizing nutrition, lowering stress, and improving vitality. Turns out there are several tangible tools that we can implement into our daily lives to find balance. As you tune into the episode, I've created a simple outline for you to reference along the way. We cover: Testing for inflammation Fasting glucose levels C-reactive protein (which is more specific for inflammation) Ferritin level (increases with inflammation) Homocysteine levels The four different types of immune functionality and how to find homeostasis in the body for each Gut health and the immune system Non-negotiable foods, vitamins, and minerals for proper immune function And so much more! As always, tune into the episode to learn all of these essential nuggets of information. And be sure to share your thoughts with me on IG: @shoporganicolivia. Connect with Dr. Heather Moday: Follow Dr. Moday on Instagram HERE Website: https://modaycenter.com/ Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 68. Did you know you might be mal-illuminated? If you're not getting enough exposure to full-spectrum UV light (aka soaking up some sun), your cells might not be working as well as they should. Here to *enlighten* us about how our bodies use UV light and how red light therapy can be beneficial is physical therapist and founder/CEO of BioLight, Dr. Mike Belkowski. We'll go over how red light and infrared light therapy works, some of the things it can be used for, and why we all probably need to get outside more. Let's get juicy! PS - Thanks to Dr. Mike, I started using a travel-sized red light device from his line called the Shine. I became a believer when my digestion was off the day we filmed this podcast, and he told me to put it directly on my stomach for 10 minutes and see if I felt a difference. Not only did my stomach ache get better – my mind felt calmer too, which he explained is because red light therapy works on the gut-brain axis. I've truly loved this device ever since and keep it next to my bed in case I wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep (a few minutes on my forehead or stomach works like a charm to calm my mind down). I've also used it for headaches and a mood boost in the winter months! If you feel inspired after hearing about red light and want to try the same device I use, BioLight extended code ORGANICOLIVIA (all caps) for a discount on any of their products. Shop with code ORGANICOLIVIA: https://www.biolight.shop/?ref=oliviaamitrano Connect with Dr. Mike Belkowski: Follow @dr.mikebelkowski on IG Follow @biolight.shop on IG Visit the BioLight website Recommended Reading: The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten

Ep 67. Every month on What's The Juice Podcast, I'm doing a full episode dedicated to your personal health, wellness, and REAL LIFE questions that we receive through our hotline (929-591-6432 to leave a voicemail and be featured on our next one). This is my favorite series that we've done, not only because I get to connect with you guys & hear your voices, thoughts, questions, and struggles… but because it allows me to explore topics and get vulnerable about personal learning experiences that I wouldn't normally cover but NEED to be shared. In this episode, I cover: my "holistic" view of addiction in general from a root cause, nervous system perspective (due to my personal experience) neutrality and curiosity vs. judgment how to examine your relationship with ANY substance (whether nicotine, caffeine, other stimulants, sugar, food, cannabis, etc) with an eye of compassion for the 'body wisdom' aka: thank you body for finding a way to cope — can we dig deeper on what purpose this substance is serving so we can find the root? nicotine and the connection to ADHD + how with most things, we're likely self-medicating! the traditional herbalism view on smoking, the lungs, grief, and herbal substitutes that calm "wind"/tension + regulate the nervous system my personal journey with cannabis, caffeine, and food/sugar as my coping mechanisms of choice the connection to dopamine and dietI also answer another listener question about where to start when eating healthy feels complicated and overwhelming, plus tips on finding purpose and fulfillment when life feels out of control. A juicy offer from our sponsor, Pique Tea: Limited Time Special Offer: Get 5% off + a FREE blooming tea pouch (containing 20 premium tea samples) when you buy 2+ cartons of their Daily Radiance. Link: piquelife.com/organicolivia with code ORGANICOLIVIA. Note: Offer only works with the link above Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 66. Welcome back to Dr. Kara MoraMarco-Kendrick: a Doctor of Acupuncture (DAOM), a board-certified California Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc), and the owner of Aculand in Los Angeles. As a new mom, Kara is ready to share all the juice when it comes to preconception nourishment, pregnancy survival tips, and postpartum wisdom. In this episode, we're chatting about how to "prepare the palace" before conception and all the things you can do to set yourself up for a positive journey, all the way to delivery. I love Dr. Kara's holistic perspective as a practitioner, plus all of the tips from her personal experience that she has to share. Let's get juicy! Connect with Olivia: New Instagram HERE Herbal formulas and Teas HERE Connect with Dr. Kara: Follow @dr.kara.aculand on IG Visit the Aculand website Check out our Season 1 interview with Dr. Kara Herbal DIYs: Dr. Kara's pregnancy tea How to make a mineral-rich herbal infusion

Ep 65. This season is all about getting in touch with, listening to, and supporting your body—and that includes your skin. Did you know your skincare routine might actually be damaging your skin or preventing it from doing its job? Here to help us pare down our routine to let our skin microbiome thrive is the lovely Nadine Artemis. Nadine is the creator of the natural beauty & lifestyle brand Living Libations and author of ​​Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums. Nadine will explain: - why feeding and protecting our topical microbiome is the way to healthy skin - why we're simply "hosts to a bacterial banquet" and need to preserve those little guys for long term, inside-out beauty - why we don't just have one microbiome, we have different and unique types (oral, vgaginal, ear nose throat, gut, skin); and how the microbiome of the face is completely different from the palms or armpits - how to "let bacteria be the beautician" and stop stripping our skin so we can build back up the bugs we were meant to have - what products strip the microbiome and how to "stop, seal, and seed" to repopulate our bugs - why oil cleansing is the best thing you can do for your skin and how to do it properly - why our skin was designed to function and thrive with a healthy amount of exposure to sunlight - the difference between getting real sun and supplementing Vitamin D + why we need all the wavelengths for our Vitamin D receptors and mitochondria - how to avoid sunburn and sun damage by supporting your mitochondria with key nutrients, red light therapy, and gradual sun exposure - everything you need to know about microbiome-friendly oral care - how the lymphatic system interacts with our gums and teeth, and why brushing our gums and caring for the lymph within the mouth is key - Nadine's 7 steps to a healthier oral microbiome - how putting therapeutic oils on your floss can help deliver therapeutic ingredients to your gums + in between your teeth! Let's get juicy! This episode is sponsored by my friends at Pique! For 5% off plus a free gift use code organicolivia HERE Connect with Olivia: New Instagram HERE Herbal formulas and Teas HERE Connect with Nadine:Shop Living Libations HERE with my code ORGANICOLIVIA for 15% off Follow @nadineartemisofficial on IG Follow @livinglibationsofficial on IG Discover the dminder app Read the book Light: Medicine of the Future by Jacob Liberman, OD, PhD

Ep 64. Autoimmune disease, including Hashimoto's, seems to be on the rise these days. Why are autoimmune issues so common, what factors influence their development, and—most importantly—how can we best support our bodies on a root cause level? Here to help us answer those questions is Marc Ryan, also known as "Hashimoto's Healer," a licensed acupuncturist & herbalist, author of two books on Hashimoto's, and functional medicine expert. Marc is going to break down: - the best diet for autoimmune disease (especially thyroid conditions) - the true root causes of autoimmune imbalances from a functional medicine perspective - Traditional Chinese Medicine's (TCM) take on what organs and meridians are affected, and how to help - why each gland in the body (pineal, pituitary, thyroid) has an emotional and spiritual aspect relating to everything from feeling like we're part of a community, to speaking our truth, to having a deep sense of purpose - why TCM's pattern of "Liver Qi Stagnation" is important to understand with all autoimmune disease (and how the sun actually supports our liver meridian) - why circadian rhythm is important for autoimmunity and the liver - how to keep a food journal to understand what foods may be triggering imbalances in your gut microbiome (and why noting emotional reactions like feeling down after certain foods or tension in your jaw is just as important as physical reactions) - why social connection plays a major role in thyroid and all autoimmune disorders - why being a part of the cycle of your food (soil->plate->compost), instead of being disconnected from its origin, matters for your gut health just as much as what you eat I love this episode because Marc is so knowledgeable about the tangible things we can do in terms of diet, gut health, and reducing inflammation -- and yet he isn't afraid to get a little spiritual and explore the intangible things that drain the human spirit and end up manifesting physically. Let's get juicy! Connect with Olivia: New Instagram HERE Herbal formulas and Teas HERE Connect with Marc Ryan: Follow @hashimotoshealer on IG Visit his website Read his book: The Hashimoto's Healing Diet Related: The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

Ep 63. Have you ever wondered what your purpose is in this life? Like, what would make your soul the happiest and most fulfilled? This week's guest has a way for us all to find out. I'm thrilled for you all to meet best-selling author, spiritual teacher, and intuitive healer Nikki Novo. She's teaching us the basics of tapping into our own energy, learning (or remembering) our soul's purpose, and how to start living a heart-centered life. Let's get juicy! Thank you so much to Sunwink for sponsoring this episode! Use code ORGANICOLIVIA for 10% off HERE Connect with Nikki Novo: Follow @nikkinovo on IG Visit her website Recommended Reading: Journey of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss Stop Missing Your Life by Cory Muscara

Ep 62. Welcome to the very first Ask the Herbalist episode! This week, I'm answering your questions on hypothyroidism, thyroid support, and more. As someone who has experienced thyroid issues firsthand, I know how frustrating it is to experience symptoms, to get a diagnosis, and then to be left wondering how to deal with this condition for the rest of your life. On the flip side, I also know from firsthand experience just how empowering it is to be able to support your thyroid hormones and actually notice positive changes. In this ep, I'll share what I've learned about nourishing your thyroid hormones through diet, lifestyle, & herbs + how to advocate for yourself in a doctor's office and more. Let's get juicy! Shop ThyroPro: https://www.organicolivia.com/products/thyropro Use code THYRO10 for 10% off during the month of September. Thyroid labs: https://www.amymyersmd.com/article/thyroid-test-results/ How to check your basal body temp: HERE Recommended reading - Stop the Thyroid Madness II: https://amzn.to/3coWqyB Read blog post (contains links to scientific studies on nutrients): HERE CALL US What's the Juice Hotline: 929-591-6432

Ep 61. This is the episode we didn't know we needed– EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT A PARENT! I took so much value from this convo with Dr. Siggie Cohen because although she is a renowned parenting expert… what she's really teaching us today is how to be a compassionate, boundaried human that knows how to meet another human (big or little) exactly where they are. Parenting is one of the most challenging tasks we can take on; partially because raising a tiny creature with really big emotions takes a LOT of patience and energy, but also because of the way our reactions to those big emotions tell us about how we're parenting our own inner child. Dr. Siggie is a child and family therapist with over 35 years of experience. As a parenting expert who works with toddlers through teens, Dr. Siggie covers how best to connect with your kids in a way that benefits both you and them. By putting our egos aside and consistently asking "what's underneath the surface of the conflict in front of me?," we can experience healthier interactions with not only our children, but within all other relationships in our lives. "Your goal is not to make your child's life easy, it's to show them they can do hard things." Dr. Siggie believes that you don't always want your child to be happy— in fact, they MUST learn to not only recognize but sit with other emotions as well (like frustration, jealousy, boredom and disappointment) in order to function through life's challenges. By teaching our kids to be mindful and accepting of the full spectrum of difficulty and joy, we actually protect them from dismissing, denying, or being overtaken by any one of these complex feelings. Likewise, when we're feeling unhappy ourselves (perhaps we've "failed" at an important project or made a major mistake), Dr. Siggie talks us through how to both practice and model productive, solution-oriented self-reflection, using every bump in the road as a learning opportunity for ourselves and the little ones that look up to us. Whether you have kids, are thinking about having kids, or simply want to reparent yourself, these tips should help you foster healthier relationships with yourself, your kids, and others in your life. Let's get juicy! Connect with Dr. Siggie Cohen: Follow @dr.siggie on IG Follow @parenting.with.dr.siggie on TikTok Visit her website Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE Try Rosehip Relief HERE Recommended Reading: The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

Ep 60. Perspective is everything. How we see the world and what's happening in our lives can absolutely affect our reality. But with simple shifts in our thought patterns and our daily habits, we can shape our worlds for the better. How? Enter: Liz Moody. This week's guest is a healthy cookbook author, magazine editor, wellness blogger, and host of the Healthier Together podcast. And she's got tons of tricks to share—learned from personal experience, research, and having therapists for parents (and in-laws!). From a 10-minute habit each morning to some everyday mindset shifts to communication tips, there's SO MUCH packed into this ep! Let's get juicy! P.S. Catch me on Liz's podcast Healthier Together on August 17th Connect with Liz Moody: Follow @lizmoody on IG Visit her website Check out her podcast Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE

Ep 59. My London recap is here! This ep is extra special because it wasn't planned at all. You all had just shared so many thoughtful comments, messages, and hotline voicemails with me about my solo trip to London that I knew I had to share everything I learned with you. If you didn't already know, I recently went on my very first solo vacation to London, and it was nothing short of life-changing. It was TRULY the greatest thing I've ever done for my soul and spirit. Tune in to hear what time spent alone in my favorite city in the world taught me. Maybe it'll even inspire you to plan a trip of your own! Let's get juicy! Convo Cards: We're Not Really Strangers Liz Moody's Healthier Together Deck What's the Juice Voicemail Hotline: 929-591-6432

Ep 58. Not all stress is bad stress. We've been taught to avoid and reduce stress as much as we possibly can—but maybe we've been approaching it all wrong. What if we could reframe the stress life throws at us into an opportunity for change or growth or connection? This week's guest, Kelly McGonigal, PhD is a bestselling author, psychologist, and educator, who's here to help us find the upside of stress. She's teaching us how stress affects our body, how our mindset can help influence that effect, and how we can harness our stress responses for good. Let's get juicy! A juicy offer from our sponsor, Pique Tea: Get 5% off + a free Pique sampler pack when you buy 2+ cartons of B•T Fountain from this link: http://piquelife.com/organicoliviabt with code ORGANICOLIVIA Connect with Kelly McGonigal: Visit her website Watch her TED Talk Follow @kellymariemcgonigal on IG Connect with Organic Olivia: My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 57. Later this season, you'll hear an ep about why I gave up caffeine—and how I needed to hold a "funeral" for my caffeine addiction, convincing all parts of my body that coffee needed to go. This week's guest is the reason for that powerful moment, she sat with me while I layed on her table and finally let my dependency go! Julie Tracy is a craniosacral therapist, visceral manipulator, and lymphatic drainage therapist. She's also an integral part of my personal healing journey. If you remember my 28th birthday "dose of self-awareness" episode, Julie helped me to reconnect with my body and my heart during a time when I was feeling extremely lost and disconnected, by talking me through an exercise where I quite literally spoke to my organs (and had a campfire with them). Julie helps people release tension and emotions while teaching them how to fully connect with every part of their body. On the pod this week, she'll share actionable ways and exercises to reestablish a brain-body connection, while teaching us how to communicate with our organs and get in tune with what our bodies need. Get ready to give yourself (and every individual part of you) a big hug. Let's get juicy! Julie's Instagram HERE Julie's Website HERE (two offices in Stamford, CT & Fairfield, CT) My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE Recommended Reading: Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol Kuhn Truman Your Inner Physician and You by John E. Upledger Find a therapist: The Chikly Health Institute

Ep 56. We all know one thing our periods (or lack thereof) can tell us: whether or not we're pregnant. But this week's guest is Nicole Jardim (aka "Period Girl") is here to teach us that mensturation tells us SO much more about our overall health. Nicole is a certified Women's Health Coach, author of the book Fix Your Period, and host of The Period Party podcast. In this episode, we cover how and why to track your periods, what they don't tell you about birth control, why ovulation is important for overall health, plus we're giving you three free ways you support your hormones - TODAY. Let's get juiiiicy! Nicole's Instagram HERE Nicole's Podcast HERE My new Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 55. This week's guest is Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. Lisa is the creator of the Fertility Friday blog & podcast and the best-selling author of The Fifth Vital Sign. She is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. This conversation is a reminder that our bodies are powerful and remarkable, and they are expert communicators. We just have to learn to be better listeners. So honored to share my conversation with Lisa as she walks us through the basics of tracking fertility and so many tips for supporting menstrual health. Whether you're trying to get pregnant or avoid it, this method might just change your life. No hormones, no pills, no side effects—just you TRULY getting to know how your body works. Lisa's website HERE Lisa's Instagram HERE Lisa's Podcast HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 54. Got hormone complaints? Feeling super frustrated and bloated before your period? Does it sometimes feel like you're 'stuck' in life and can't quite see your vision for the future or how to execute it? Is alcohol feeling harder and harder on your body as you get older? Let's talk about the Liver meridian in Chinese Medicine, and how something called "Liver Qi Stagnation" affects us all today because of our modern, fast-paced, often stressful lives. We've got you with a full breakdown AND the antidote — ways to help your Liver Qi flow free and smooth, so that you feel more emotionally balanced, have better periods, and can let out your anger and emotions in a healthier way when stressed. Plus, we've got an extra special guest from Team OO this week – our Director of Digital Marketing, Mina Hadjian is on the mic with me to help translate this complex TCM convo to real-life situations – like a friend in the room with us that always asks the best questions :) We're talking about why Liver Qi Stagnation is so common, how it's connected to your hormones, what signs to look out for, and what happens if you ignore your body's signals and let things fester. Most importantly, you'll walk away with tangible steps to help support your liver and hormones. Let's get juicy! Check out our new Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE

Ep 53. There's one thing that can help support your liver in clearing toxicants and excess hormones more than anything on this planet. It's not a cleanse, it's not an herb, but the time-tested longevity-boosting food as medicine: BEANS. As the richest natural source of soluble fiber, beans are truly the magical "fruit," but what's really happening on a cellular level when we up our fiber? How do beans even bind to those toxins in the first place? How can they also lower the dreaded stress hormone, cortisol, with their binding power?! I'm excited to follow up our Season 2 convo with Unique Hammond with this week's episode. Get ready to meet Unique's mentor & the "Bean Queen" herself: biochemist & nutritionist Karen Hurd. We're talking about exactly *how* soluble fiber removes toxins from the body (including where, why and how your body releases the bile they're contained within), how many health concerns it can improve (including endometriosis and PCOS), and how easy it is to incorporate this healing tool into your daily life. Psst: This is the convo that inspired me and my producer to give up caffeine—find out why and the strong opinions Karen has to express about stress hormones and our daily cup of joe. Let's get juicy! Connect with Karen Hurd HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE Revisit my convo with Unique Hammond HERE

Ep 52. Today I sat down with one of my best friends Nina Passero, FDN-P, to have a raw conversation about everything from the importance of eating breakfast for hormones, to the risks of birth control and the importance of self-advocacy, to the ugly truths of some of the toughest moments we experienced while struggling with our health and searching for answers. Nina went through one of the most difficult chronic health journeys I've witnessed: from PCOS to gastritis, extreme hair loss, endless food intolerances, gut infections, fatigue and brain fog – and yet never stopped digging for the root causes and remedies that would actually make a lasting difference. After trying every health fad and extreme in the book, from raw veganism to an "orange fast" to autoimmune elimination diets, today she's the healthiest she's ever been after blocking out the noise and focusing on what she calls the "foundational basics": food-as-medicine staples that helped to heal her gut, fueling her body frequently enough (and with the right nutrient without restriction), and doing some deep emotional work that helped to build her stress-management + mindset toolbox. Nina has been able to transform her hardships into invaluable wisdom, becoming a talented functional practitioner who helps women around the world achieve food freedom, balance, hormone and gut health. Nina's website HERE Nina's Instagram HERE Shop herbal formulas HERE

Ep 51. Did you know that 90% of healthy, non-diabetics experience harmful blood glucose spikes from common foods like breakfast cereals? And that no matter how optimal your fasted labs are, the extent of your blood sugar fluctuations throughout the day can determine the health of your hormones and inflammation? That means blood sugar matters for all of us, and there's so much you can do to balance it *today,* without spending a dime. What if we told you you could regulate your glucose levels, increase your energy, burn more fat, reduce sugar cravings, experience more regular cycles, improve your skin health, and so much more…all while still getting to eat the things you love? Well, it's possible to have your cake and eat it, too—and this week's guest is spilling (almost) all of her easy food hacks (along with the science to back them up) to help get your body back on track. You're not gonna want to miss the absolutely delightful Glucose Goddess herself, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé. Let's get juicy! New Organic Olivia Instagram HERE Glucose Goddess's Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE

Ep 50. Rose: the herb that shows us how to feel again. Coming 2/12/22 on organicolivia.com Blogs mentioned in this episode: The Year of the Rose: Rose Benefits in Herbal Medicine Rose Petals for Liver Qi Stagnation + Hormone Health in Chinese Medicine What Are Shen Tonics? Herbs That Settle a Lost Sprit + Restless Heart New Organic Olivia Instagram HERE Shop my herbal formulas HERE