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Dr. Keba Rogers just wants people to be kinder to themselves. As the CEO and founder of Grace, Growth and Greatness Psychological Services, a New York State licensed psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, and diplomat for the American Board of School Neuropsychology, she works with people of all ages to teach and preach the power of grace, especially that which we show ourselves. Dr. Rogers’ areas of specialty include helping communities move from a focus on transactional diversity to transformational inclusion, and working with clients who have experienced trauma, have emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, are marginalized, belong to historically underserved and underrepresented groups, and/or are limited by institutional barriers.   In this episode, we acknowledge the facts: that we’re STILL in the midst of an ongoing pandemic and a generation of kids is growing up with this as their normal. We talk about some of the effects this is having, and could have in the future,

There has to be a better way of dealing with period pain than Ibuprofen and a heating pad, right? Mixhers was born – like so many other wellness companies – when an out-of-touch doctor gave some not-so-helpful advice about how to deal with severe period pain. We’re talking with its founders, Jess Toolson and Cody Sanders, about how they got together and decided to look for a natural, effective way to deal with those monthly (or sometimes daily) pains. They want to empower women to take control of their own health and hormones, because no one else is doing it for us; that much is clear. Mixhers is here to help you take back your time of the month, period.   Jess & Cody talk about... How they met to found Mixhers Finding a better solution to period pain Listening to the symptoms as a message your body is giving you The ingredients Mixhers uses and what they do for your body Celebrating every step in the right direction The power of consistency   Resources: mixhers.com Instagram: @mixhers   Highway To We

Wouldn’t it be great if we all had better access to doctors, practitioners, and specialists that we wanted to work with? Well, Krista Berlincourt is the Co-founder and CEO of Kenshō Health, a network of holistic healthcare providers you can trust. As is often the case with founders, she has her own story about personal health issues that led her to question why there weren’t better options out there. Krista was named a Top Female Founder to Watch, is a founding member of both The Forbes Councils and The Aspen Institute’s Fringe Diplomacy. Krista is an internationally accredited coach and author whose work traverses transformation and all that makes us human — exploring the science of shame, emotion, and connection. An Oregonian at heart, Krista is an avid cyclist, naturalist, and outdoorswoman. You’ll hear her whole journey from health crisis to groundbreaking CEO and everything in-between.   Krista talks about... How her upbringing colored her human experience Her healthcare journey and struggles Making ho

Katina Mountanos is the Founder & CEO of Kosterina. After picking up some "Greek extra virgin olive oil" at a local supermarket in the US that tasted absolutely nothing like what her family produced back in Southern Greece, she became obsessed with bringing healthy, authentic Greek extra virgin olive oil to the US market. Olive oil, especially the good stuff, is packed with polyphenols that do some incredible things for our health. We talk about all of those benefits and why the US can really stand to use more olive oil in its cuisine.    Katina talks about... Her background and what led her to start an olive oil company Finding authentic olive oil What makes Greek olive oil special Creating a blue zone in every household How olive oil can counter the effects of lectins How olive oil benefits the body from the inside out   Resources: kosterina.com Instagram: @kosterina | @katinamountanos Visit earthandstar.com and use the promo code “PODCAST” to get 15% off your first order   Highway To Well i

Are we still talking about stress and anxiety? Yes... yes we are. Because it never f***ing goes away. And panic attacks, in particular, have become a very broad, catch-all topic for a variety of still-potentially-severe-but-not-actually-panic-attack problems. That’s why we’re bringing on our good friend, Dr. Ellen Vora, to lay out the real deal about panic attacks: what they actually are, and how you can cope with them. She practically wrote the book on it. Ok she’s ACTUALLY writing the book on it. The Anatomy of Anxiety is available for pre-order now!   Dr. Ellen Vora talks about... Unpacking what panic attacks are False anxiety vs true anxiety How the fear economy preys on our anxiety What to do when you’re experiencing a panic attack How to set ourselves up to avoid them in the first place   Resources: Learn more: ellenvora.com Instagram: @ellenvoramd Visit earthandstar.com and use the promo code “PODCAST” to get 15% off your first order   Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

Let’s dive into the super-sexy topic of thyroid health! At a certain age, stuff in your body just starts changing, and sometimes things don’t feel right. Many times these changes are related to the rarely-discussed thyroid. Dr. Jeffrey Morrison joins us to give us a solid “Thyroid 101” and help us make sense of WTF is going down in our bodies.   Dr. Jeffrey Morrison talks about... What the thyroid is supposed to do and how to know when it isn’t The health effects of thyroid issues The difference between hypo and hyperthyroidism The drug-free avenue for thyroid treatment   Resources: morrisonhealth.com Visit earthandstar.com and use code “HTW” for 15% off at checkout   Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

Mimi Maclean is an entrepreneur, angel investor, podcast host, and more. She’s passionate about investing in women-led businesses, nonprofits, and wellness – that’s literally our jam. She has an interesting perspective on the market (as any female would), as there are far too few of us out there in the business world. But she’s doing her part to fix that problem.   Mimi talks about... Creating The Badass CEO; her platform, blog and course for women to reach their business goals Finding our voices as women in the workplace The persistent inequality of women-led businesses getting funding (or not) Raising kids for the future Helping entrepreneurs save time   Resources: mimimaclean.com Read: The Badass CEO Listen to The Badass CEO Visit earthandstar.com and get 15% off your first order with promo code “HTW”   Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

Positive psychiatry, believe it or not, is more than just rainbows and unicorns! It’s backed up by our good friend, science. Dr. Samantha Boardman is a clinical instructor in psychiatry, an attending psychiatrist at Weill Cornell Medical College, and the author of Everyday Vitality: Turning Stress Into Strength. Her website, Positive Prescription, focuses on sharing practical strategies that can enhance your life and build resilience – without the positive fluff. She has a skill for sharing this information in a way that’s uplifting rather than shaming – something that so many people get wrong. We talk about microstressors, how they accumulate, and how to remain strong in the face of them.   Dr. Samantha Boardman talks about... How she began focusing on positive psychiatry Studying mental health instead of illness The compounding effect of small, daily stressors Three ways to build vitality Putting words to your emotions The power of uncertainty Post-traumatic growth Building resilience in everyday life The

Seth Goldman is a foundational entrepreneur in the wellness space, being the co-founder of Honest Tea and investing early in Beyond Meat and other companies that set a gold standard of “better for you” products. More an activist than an entrepreneur, Seth was passionate about making the change he wanted to see in the world – it just so happened that he wanted to see a less sweet drink on the market. He’s also the co-founder of Eat the Change, a new platform dedicated to foods that are better for us and the planet. Their first product foray is some delicious fungi jerky – and you know how much we love mushrooms.   Seth talks about... The inspiration behind Honest Tea Getting involved with other companies and creating impact Taking one step in the right direction Replacing meat-based foods with superior plant-based offerings Getting people invested in plant-based food How Eat the Change started offering mushroom jerky The importance of doing work you care about Finding people to invest in change   Resources:

Elinor Cleghorn is the author of “Unwell Women,” and, honestly, this book is going to blow everyone's minds. The medical system has been doing women dirty right in front of our faces and we’ve never given it the attention it deserves. We’ve all accepted this medical misogyny as normal. Elinor shows us that it doesn’t have to be this way and shines a light on the history of why it has gone the way it has.   Elinor talks about... Her experience with sexism in the medical industry Why there’s so much inequality in wellness The unfairness of being a self-advocate The male skew of medical knowledge Addressing the concerns of medical skeptics Having hope for the future   Resources: Twitter: @elinorcleghorn Read: “Unwell Women” Visit earthandstar.com and use code “HTW” for 15% off at checkout   Highway to Well is a production of Crate Media

Ronan Levy is the co-founder and executive chairman of Field Trip Health, creating a global brand of psychedelic- and ketamine-assisted therapy center to more effectively address depression, anxiety, addiction and other mental health conditions.  Ronan has built a career out of things that other people say can’t be done. Making psychedelic experiences accessible and approachable is no different. The conversation around plant medicine is gaining a shit ton of traction, and we’re excited to ride the shroom boom all the way.   Ronan talks about... Overcoming the stigmas around psychedelics to make space for them in the changing field of psychiatry The differences between ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA and their therapeutic uses The notion of dissolving the ego through psychedelics How access is rolling out Why we’re seeing this psychedelic opportunity now   Resources: fieldtriphealth.com Instagram: @fieldtriphealth meetfieldtrip.com  nytimes.com/2021/05/09/health/psychedelics-mdma-psilocybin-molly-mental-he

Eric Adams is the Borough President of Brooklyn. We’re not entirely sure what a Borough President does, but his name is on the bridge, so that’s impressive! Jokes aside, he is an impressive individual. He’s sweet, incredibly smart, and his goodwill is endless. He’s a diabetic who got his diet under control in just a short three weeks, which is mind-blowing. He’s a great steward of this lifestyle and knows well the struggles that go along with changing your diet, specifically in communities where food is so much a part of the culture.   Eric Adams talks about... Exploring indoor areas of self-care Reversing diabetes purely through food medicine Eating the wrong foods or eating them incorrectly What’s antithetical about the traditional diabetic diet The importance of having a support group Introducing our children to mind, body, and soul wellness Healing our planet   Resources: brooklyn-usa.org/eric-adams-bio Read "Healthy at Last" Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout    

We missed a real opportunity to ask Laura Day about what happens when you die, but that’s okay. She’s not really interested in talking about that — she’s much more practical. She’s the best-selling author of a number of books, including “Practical Intuition,” which shares how Laura has helped people across the world tap into this misunderstood ability and take full advantage of the capabilities of the mind. We talk about how practical intuition lets you predict your own future, how we engage, notice, and use our intuition in a way that creates a better life and community, and the ways intuition answers the questions we didn’t know to ask. There’s a lot of vague, woo-woo talk around psychics and intuition but Laura is not that. She produces tangible results for people, and you can find out how to in your own life.   Laura Day talks about... How she became an intuition expert What practical intuition is and how to apply it to your world When our intuition becomes engaged Letting your intuition work organically

Tara Stiles is the founder of Strala Yoga. It would have been great to only talk with her about yoga, but in light of the twin crises of Covid and racial injustice, we wanted to dig a little deeper.  We wellness folk do tend to feel things a bit more, so it’s great to talk with another feeler. She talks about how we can continue to have difficult conversations, having an open mind for yoga, how listening and learning is better than silently not participating, and the problems the wellness industry has created for itself. We hope this conversation brings a new perspective to anyone listening.   Tara talks about... The two pandemics we’re facing What Tara’s community is looking like now Using your platform to use your voice Making yoga unique and your own Evolving as a yoga teacher The gatekeeping of yoga purists The problems with the wellness industry   Resources: stralayoga.com Instagram: instagram.com/tarastiles Facebook: facebook.com/TaraStilesOfficial Twitter: twitter.com/TaraStiles   Highway To Well i

Just like Shel Silverstein’s classic children’s book “The Giving Tree,” the Baobab tree just keeps giving and giving. A “lost crop” known locally for its many benefits, Dr. Luc Maes is a naturopathic doctor on a mission to bring it back. His company, KAIBAE, is focused on offering Baobab-based beauty and wellness products, encouraging the growth and development of this incredible plant, and providing economic benefits to the African communities that grow it. Dr Luc's research has taken him to study plant medicine throughout Africa, Central and South America. We dive into what his company is doing and how he’s working to change the habits of people around the world.   Dr. Luc Maes talks about... How indiginous communities used the Baobab tree The way KAIBAE is empowering economies The benefits of Baobab fruit Getting people into a preventative state of mind Changing people’s daily habits   Resources: Learn about Rewilding Your Microbiome with Dr. Luc Maes. Discover the power of wild plants, and how Bao

Licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole has a book, blog, and business all about setting better boundaries. Why is it so damn hard to say “no” — especially as women? We don’t know how to set boundaries naturally because nobody taught us – but we can still learn how. In this conversation, Terri talks about why we need boundaries now more than ever, how to end the glorification of self-sacrifice, and giving yourself boundaries in your business life. Look for Terri's new book and special code for listeners below! Terri Cole talks about... Setting boundaries that make sense for you and your partner The boundary bill of rights--grab a pen! Prioritizing self-care over self-sacrifice Giving ultimatums and knowing your deal breakers Creating boundaries in business Making the distinction between being driven by fear and experiencing fear   Resources: terricole.com boundaryboss.me/htw Instagram: @terricole Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout To get the Proactive Boundaries At Work Guide,

Elissa Goodman is a holistic nutritionist with a bent on lifestyle cleansing--emphasis on lifestyle, this is about more than just food.  Her personal health journey has had more than its share of ups and downs but the result is a success story we all need to hear right now. A cancer diagnosis at age 33 was the first wake-up call that she needed to make some changes, but the hard learning didn't stop there. She has spent decades researching, educating herself, embracing life and loss and creating an incredible business helping others do the same.   Elissa talks about... How we will live post-pandemic The first of many health scares that started in her early 30s The marriage of Eastern and Western medicine--sound familiar? The futility of living in fear How we all deal with our collective trauma Mushrooms as medicine--we're listening!   Resources elissagoodman.com Instagram: @elissagoodman Facebook: facebook.com/elissa.goodman.holistic.nutritionist Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off

Read 'em and weep:  75% of people with vaginas have some degree of pelvic organ prolapse 66% of people with vaginas have some degree of bladder leakage 43% of people with vaginas have a form of sexual dysfunction Dr. Stephanie Schull is the creator and founder of Kegelbell,  the first FDA-registered, externally-weighted kegel system designed to treat and prevent the negative effects of a weak pelvic floor. A weak pelvic floor can cause massive and unpleasant health issues, and it’s incredible how quickly and easily you can turn things around. This is entirely preventative, but let’s be honest: The downsides here are something you really, really want to prevent. Stephanie brings fun and levity to a conversation about topics many are too embarrassed or ashamed to talk about, and that makes it easy to absorb. So sit back, relax, and listen... or even better, do some Kegels while you wait for your new gym to arrive.   Dr. Stephanie Schull talks about... What is the pelvic floor and what go

We’ve never been so excited to talk about constipation and diarrhea. If you have a persistent tummy ache, it’s very possible you have a form of SIBO, or small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Shivan Sarna — author and patient advocate who literally wrote the book on SIBO — is here to tell us what it’s all about. She’s had a host of health issues both causing and being caused by SIBO, so she knows just what it’s like to live with and how confusing, overwhelming, and painful it can be. These problems are more common than you might think, so take the time to listen to some sh*t talk and see if it sounds familiar to you.   Shivan Sarna talks about... Shivan’s SIBO story The link between food poisoning and SIBO The causes of SIBO and what it causes How to get tested for SIBO Doing a deep dive into the FODMAP diet   Resources: sibosos.com Read: "Healing SIBO" Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout   Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

While the last year of pandemic live has had far-reaching effects on everyone involved, it’s clear that doctors — who already deal with a ton of stress during “normal” times — are burning out fast. Dr. Michelle Thompson set out to work with her colleagues when she saw that people were reaching their limits, quitting their jobs, or worse. Approximately 400 physicians commit suicide a year which is a public health crisis in and of itself.  So she started teaching doctors how to manage their stress, take care of themselves, and prevent burnout. Self-Care as Health Care is a movement physicians are implementing to save their own lives to help withstand the rigors of a very difficult field of work.  We talk about some of the tools she’s incorporating in hospitals, why doctors are feeling so burdened, and what civilians can do to help.    Dr. Michelle Thompson talks about... How she was inspired to start helping her colleagues with burnout Reaching doctors as students The physician shortage we’re facing What civil