Synopsis
Jesse and Marni teach and inspire you to reach your maximum potential in the realm of health. They interview world-class experts in the health & wellness community. Topics include nutrition, superfoods, fitness, meditation, and spirituality. Jesse and Marni also tackle a health topic they are passionate about every week during their Focus Friday episodes. Either way, youre in for a treat!
Episodes
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310: Seane Corn - Revolution Of The Soul, Yoga Is An Art, Understanding The Chakras
03/09/2019 Duration: 01h16minSeane Corn (IG: @seanecorn) is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and public speaker known for her social activism, impassioned style of teaching, and raw, honest and inspired self-expression. Featured on over 40 magazine covers and countless media outlets, she has chosen to use her platform to bring awareness to global issues including social justice, sex trafficking, HIV/AIDS awareness, generational poverty, and animal rights. Since 2007, Seane has been training leaders of activism through her co-founded organization Off the Mat, Into the World. Her first book, Revolution of the Soul is releasing today. In this episode, we discuss: Seane’s cathartic experience writing Revolution of the Soul Growing up hypersensitive & intuitive OCD triggered by childhood trauma Alcohol, drugs & New York City Therapy & yoga helped tame Seane's OCD The high school teacher that transformed Seane’s learning Finding God A lesson in spirituality Breaking through tension with yoga The difference between shock t
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309: Focus Friday - The Ultimate Baby (Our 1st Trimester)
30/08/2019 Duration: 43minWe are so excited to share our news... The Ultimate Baby (TUB) will be joining us in February 2020!!! You will hear about what we did to improve our chances of fertility and support a healthy pregnancy from diet to supplements, and other tools. We also get into the specifics of what the 1st trimester entailed from nausea, food aversions, cravings, and our creating our ideal birth plan. Have a listen and join us on our baby journey! In this episode, we discuss: Baby TUB (The Ultimate Baby) is arriving in February 2020 Planning for pregnancy Trying to conceive (TTC) with Hashimoto’s disease Working with a functional medicine team CoQ10 for fertility MTHFR explained Supplements to consider during pregnancy What is a repro reflexologist? Tracking basal body temperature (BBT) Listen to your body Self-care is important Cutting down on caffeine Avoiding hot showers & saunas Thriving on paleo diet during pregnancy 1st trimester symptoms Marni's pregnancy cravings Staying hydrated Embrace slowing down We're super
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308: Hal Elrod - The Miracle Equation, Become Emotionally Invincible, Do Work That You Love
27/08/2019 Duration: 01h04minHal Elrod (IG: @hal_elrod) is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one person at a time. He's an author, podcaster, hall of fame business achiever, and keynote speaker. Hal's written a number of books including The Miracle Morning and his latest title, The Miracle Equation. He's also the executive producer of the documentary The Miracle Morning Movie. Hal died at age 20 after his heart stopped beating for 6 minutes after being hit by a drunk driver and nearly died again in November 2016 when he was diagnosed with a rare, and very aggressive form of cancer and was given a 30% chance of living. After enduring the most difficult year of his life, he is now cancer-free. Hal is grateful to be alive and living his mission alongside his wife and their two young children in Austin, TX. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up average to mastering sales Do work that you love Believe in the belief Be accountable The real purpose of a goal Hal's life-altering car accident The 5-Minute Rule The gift of
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307: Elizabeth Willard Thames aka Mrs. Frugalwoods - Financial Independence Through Simple Living
20/08/2019 Duration: 01h10minElizabeth Willard Thames, better known as Mrs. Frugalwoods (IG: @frugalwoods), is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods.com. In 2016, at age 32, she reached financial independence and left a successful career in Boston to create a more meaningful, purpose-driven life on a 66-acre homestead in the woods of Vermont with her husband and their two young daughters. Liz is the author of Meet The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living. She's been featured on The Today Show, PBS, NPR, in the New York Times, Forbes, Parents Magazine, and more. Tap here to go to our show notes to download the worksheet for this episode In this episode, we discuss: The name Frugalwoods - where it came from & what it means What is frugality? Growing up in a frugal family Living simply The evolution of Liz & Nate’s relationship Living on a homestead How to reach financial independence Why you need an emergency fund The Uber Frugal Month Challenge Start investing now What
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306: Haemin Sunim - Let Go Of Perfectionism, Combat Depression, Take Things Slowly
13/08/2019 Duration: 56minHaemin Sunim (IG: @haemin_sunim) is a Zen Buddhist teacher, writer and the founder of the School of Broken Hearts in Seoul. He is one of the most influential Zen monks in the world. Haemin's books, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things have been translated into more than 35 different languages and sold over four million copies worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up with perfectionist tendencies Taking time for self-care Check in with yourself Becoming a Buddhist monk What is Quan meditation? Enlightenment is already within you Be mindful of your thoughts We are all interconnected Day-to-day life at the monastery Meditation app recommendations Haemin’s approach to social media Learning from Thich Nhat Hanh Take things slowly Intention is important What makes any item valuable? Value your time Routines create balance Walking in nature Let go of perfectionism Strategies to combat depression Creating the School of Broken Hearts You are not alone Create your own
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305: Dave Asprey - Game Changers, Practicing Gratitude & Forgiveness, Holotropic Breathing vs. Ayahuasca
06/08/2019 Duration: 01h11minDave Asprey (IG: @dave.asprey) is the founder of Bulletproof, a leading-edge food, beverage, and content company, best known for the widely popular Bulletproof Coffee and starting the fat for fuel movement. He is a 2x New York Times bestselling author, host of Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more. In this episode, we discuss: Anti-aging biohacks Growing up in New Mexico & being exposed to mold, mercury and lead Dave was the 1st person to sell anything over the internet For the love of tech Why Dave fired his doctor Own your own biology Experimenting with nootropics Learning how to be happy Value your brain function Creating Bulletproof Coffee Sleep hacking experiments The Bulletproof Diet evolved from a fertility diet Living on a 32-acre, organic farm on Vancouver Island Airplane travel biohacks Hotel room biohacks Tips for reducing EMF exposure while sleeping Embracing imperfection The explorer vs. the mapmaker mindset What is 40 Years of
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304: Trina Felber - Primal Skincare, Remineralize Your Teeth, Foods That Cause Acne
30/07/2019 Duration: 01h36minTrina Felber (IG: @trinafelber) is the founder and creator of Primal Life Organics, a company that specializes in natural skincare and dental care products. She's a wife, mother of three, dental health and natural skincare expert, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, yogi, paleo advocate, and educator. Trina is also the international bestselling author of Beauty’s Dirty Secret. In this episode, we discuss: Trina's suffering with oily skin & acne growing up Scars take time to heal Oil hydrates skin, water doesn’t Is "safer skincare" really safe? Foods that cause acne How Trina’s pregnancy inspired her business Embracing the paleo lifestyle Always read ingredient labels The rule of 5 Is your skincare causing premature aging? Skin is your largest organ Making your own skincare products The benefits of bentonite clay Cacao powder skincare uses Watermelon helps heal sunburns Dental health is important during pregnancy Men's skincare The power of cayenne powder Most dental products destroy your good microbi
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303: Emily Fletcher - Stress Less... Accomplish More, Mindfulness vs. Meditation, Secrets To Manifesting
23/07/2019 Duration: 01h05minEmily Fletcher (IG: @emilystellafletcher) is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the leading expert in meditation for extraordinary performance. Her book Stress Less, Accomplish More debuted at #7 out of all books on Amazon. The New York Times, The Today Show, Vogue and ABC News have all featured Emily’s work. She’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch, has taught more than 15,000 students around the world and has spoken on meditation for performance at Apple, Google, and Harvard Business School. In this episode, we discuss: Emily achieving her goal of performing on broadway The happiness of pursuit Finding meditation Developing the Ziva Technique Vedic meditation Different types of meditation The art of mindfulness Find your mantra Om vs. aum 2x breath Secrets to manifesting What is adaption energy? Rest heals the body Close the stress windows Meditation is the new caffeine Rewiring the brain with psychedelics Benefits of EMDR The purpose of Vipassana The meaning of Ziva How motherhood hu
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302: Udo Erasmus - Fats That Heal... Fats That Kill, Practice Stillness, Health Is Your Responsibility
16/07/2019 Duration: 59minUdo Erasmus (IG: @udoerasmus) is the co-owner of the Udo’s Choice brand, a global leader in cutting edge health products. He's also an accomplished author that's written Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill and The Book on Total Sexy Health. Udo has impacted numerous lives by passionately conducting live presentations, media interviews, staff trainings and traveled to 40+ countries with his message on how to achieve perfect health. In this episode, we discuss: Udo growing up in WW2 Germany & moving to BC Your awareness is inside Make time to “be” Start your day with calmness Health is your responsibility How Udo became poisoned by pesticides and why he started studying fats What are essential fatty acids? How oils are made The difference between omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids Making oils with health in mind Sources of omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids Udo's thoughts on avocado oil Cooking your food in water The benefits of spices Eat a whole food, plant-based diet Move your body Focus on your relationship w
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301: Kristina Carrillo Bucaram - Thriving On A FullyRaw Diet
09/07/2019 Duration: 01h07minKristina Carrillo Bucaram (IG: @fullyrawkristina), also known as "FullyRaw Kristina," has been widely recognized by many in her backyard, as well as across the globe, as the most popular raw and vegan celebrity and digital influencer of her time. Over the last 13 years, she has inspired a lot of people. At the age of 18, Kristina overcame Type 2 Diabetes (Hyperglycemic) by eating a FullyRaw Diet. This diet is now more widely recognizable as strictly fruits and vegetables in their raw and unprocessed states as found in nature. In this episode, we discuss: What is FullyRaw? Eat the rainbow Thoughts on the celery juice trend How Kristina developed type 2 diabetes at age 16 Who inspired Kristina's raw vegan transformation? Be the change Rewire your brain and taste buds Eating raw in cold climates The origin story of Kristina’s co-op Creating a community The negative impact of big corporations Support your local farmers Growing your own produce Mind, body, and spirit healing Show sponsors: Breville Talent 011:
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300: A Snapshot Of Our Life
02/07/2019 Duration: 01h20minToday marks a milestone in our podcast journey - 300 episodes! Thank you for listening and supporting the show! We're here to catch you up on our lives. It was a fun episode to record with just the two of us and we know you're really going to enjoy it. Our podcasting journey is just beginning - please subscribe and join us on the ride! In this episode, we discuss: Our 1 year anniversary plans Making time for each other Letting go and enjoying life Spending more time outside Backyard gardening Supporting local farmers A snapshot of our diet Making our own bone broth Detroit is booming Being present with each other Making relationships a priority Taking time to slow down Maintaining relationships & life Marni’s Hashimoto’s diagnosis The evolution of our diet over the years You can change your sleep habits Our nighttime routine Quality of sleep matters Simplify your life Making time for play How we move "Closing the loop" Focus on the positive We want to hear from you! Our 6 pillars of health Applying the 8
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299: Drew Manning - Complete Keto, Embracing Vulnerability As A Strength, Learn To Love Yourself
25/06/2019 Duration: 53minDrew Manning (IG: @fit2fat2fit) is a health and fitness expert and the New York Times bestselling author of Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose. He's a leading voice in the keto diet movement. Drew is the creator of the A&E Show Fit to Fat to Fit and the host of The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience podcast. He has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The View, among other media outlets. Drew lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his daughters, who remind him every day not to take things too seriously. In this episode, we discuss: Embracing vulnerability as a strength Why Drew gained 75 lbs (on purpose) A life coach saved Drew’s life Learn how to love yourself Meditation teaches you to be present Start your day with gratitude Why positive affirmations are powerful Change your mindset Mental clarity on the keto diet Testing for ketosis How to avoid the keto flu Exogenous ketones Vegan/vegetarian keto options Who should try keto cycling
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298: Kate Northrup - Do Less, Surrender Your Control, Yoga Nidra
18/06/2019 Duration: 01h03minKate Northrup (IG: @katenorthrup) is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother that has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. Her work has been featured by The Today Show, Women’s Health, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate lives with her husband and their daughters in a cozy town in Maine. Her latest book is Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms. In this episode, we discuss: What prompted Kate to slow down? Reorganize your workflow Unravel the guilt Kate & Mike’s transition into parenthood Create partnerships Receiving help vs. asking for help What is your worth? You are who you are Scheduling meetings, planning time What is a money love date? Prioritizing friendships Calm your inner voice with meditation The benefits of Yoga Nidra Pay attention to cycles Kate’s weekly to-do list What are your vital few? Do less filter = simplify Living simply vs. minimalism Cultivate communities Surrender y
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297: Carly Stein - The Role Of Bees, Sustainable Beekeeping, Bee Pollen Is Natures Multivitamin
11/06/2019 Duration: 01h08minCarly Stein (IG: @stein.carly) is the founder and CEO of the wellness brand Beekeeper’s Naturals. Her mission is to improve the health of humans and bees alike, which is why she left her job on the trading floor at Goldman Sachs to launch Beekeeper’s Naturals full-time in 2016. Beekeeper’s Naturals is an innovative wellness company developing nutraceutical products from healing plant-based ingredients and the powerful hive superfoods like royal jelly, propolis, and bee pollen. Carly is a beekeeper and a tireless advocate for the preservation of the waning global bee population. She was recently recognized as a game-changing entrepreneur on the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. In this episode, we discuss: Carly’s healing experience with propolis Where propolis comes from Different types of beehives How to use propolis The passion behind starting Beekeeper’s Naturals Sustainable beekeeping The role of bees The negative effects of monocropping Stop using pesticides Beekeeper’s Naturals' mission Bees sustain our fo
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296: Dr. Joe Dispenza - Becoming Supernatural, Reprogram Your Mind, Trust Your Intuition
04/06/2019 Duration: 01h06minDr. Joe Dispenza (IG: @drjoedispenza) is a New York Times bestselling author of four books including Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon. He is a world-renowned teacher, lecturer, and researcher in the fields of neuroscience and epigenetics. Dr. Dispenza's workshops utilize the latest scientific research to help people rewire their brains and recondition their bodies to a new mind in order to create a new personal reality. In this episode, we discuss: The bike accident that changed Dr. Joe’s life Mind over matter Change your emotional state Trust your intuition A spiritual approach to life What are genes? Thinking vs. feeling The concept of metacognition Planning your behaviours The quantum model of reality You’re the creator of your life Addiction to emotion A new state of being The meditative process Reprogram your mind Why Dr. Joe meditates 2 hours a day Find the present moment Different types of meditation Synchronizing your energy Physical, chemical, & emotional stress Ex
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295: Dr. Andrew Weil - Cooking As A Form Of Meditation, Moods Are Contagious, Microdosing Psilocybin
28/05/2019 Duration: 01h02minDr. Andrew Weil (IG: @drweil) received a degree in biology (botany) from Harvard in 1964 and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1968. He is the founder and Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. The Center is the leading effort in the world to develop a comprehensive curriculum in integrative medicine. Dr. Weil is the editorial director of the popular website, drweil.com and appears in video programs featured on PBS. He is the founder and partner of the growing group of True Food Kitchen restaurants. A frequent lecturer and guest on talk shows, Dr. Weil is an internationally recognized expert on medicinal plants, alternative medicine, and the reform of medical education. In this episode, we discuss: The difference between doctors of the past and the present Becoming pescatarian Eat food you grow Cooking as a form of meditation Why Dr. Weil never practiced medicine Studying healing practices & cultures while traveling The healing power of nature The 1
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294: Dr. Sara Gottfried - Brain Body Diet, Start To Surrender, Reset With Intermittent Fasting
21/05/2019 Duration: 01h02minDr. Sara Gottfried (IG: @saragottfriedmd) is a wife, mother to two incredible young women, friend, scholar, seeker, yoga teacher, Harvard-educated MD with 25+ years of experience, board-certified gynecologist, and author of three New York Times bestselling books, The Hormone Cure, The Hormone Reset Diet, and Younger. Today we're discussing her latest book, Brain Body Diet. In this episode, we discuss: Sara’s head injury Symptoms of brain toxins The gut-brain axis How do we fix the broken healthcare system? The left brain vs. the right brain What is HeartMath? The healing benefits of Kundalini Yoga Focus on the solution Start to surrender The negative impacts of antibiotics Are you eating toxic food? Measuring your toxic burden Prebiotics before antibiotics What is your body weight set point? Reset with intermittent fasting Hedonic eating vs. homeostatic eating Brain fog = brain inflammation Do you have addictive tendencies? Inflammation plays a role in depression Restore your memory Track your blood sugar Pa
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293: Mark Manson - We All Need Hope • Meditation Makes You Stronger • Happiness Is Overrated
14/05/2019 Duration: 43minMark Manson (IG: @markmansonnet) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, the mega-bestseller that has been translated into over 50 languages and sold more than eight million copies worldwide. He has also built one of the largest personal growth websites in the world, MarkManson.net. Mark's writing has been published in Time Magazine, Forbes, Vice, and CNN, among many others. Today we're discussing his new book, Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope. In this episode, we discuss: Mark grew up reading psychology & philosophy books Achieving success with "The Subtle Art" book We all need hope Everybody’s offended about everything How to build & maintain hope What is depression? Act without hope The thinking brain vs. the feeling brain Change your habits What is antifragility? Meditation makes you stronger Learn to listen and trust yourself Become emotionally resilient The pager experiment Happiness is overrated The blue dot effect Recognize your perceptions M
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292: Chalene Johnson - 131 Method • Family Comes First • Stop The Food Rules
07/05/2019 Duration: 58minChalene Johnson (IG: @chalenejohnson) is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She has sold millions of fitness videos and holds The Guiness Book of World Record for having starred in the most fitness videos. Chalene is a New York Times bestselling author and top health podcaster. In this episode, we discuss: The brain scan that changed Chalene’s life Coming to terms with orthorexia The negative side of the fitness industry Chalene coming clean with her audience There’s more than one approach to health Allow time to heal The difference between “real food” and “clean food” Chalene’s before & after brain scan The downward cycle of prescriptions What is the 131 Method? The three phases of 131 Pay attention to what you eat The trickery behind food marketing The four fasts of the 131 Method Starvation vs. fasting Refuelling with a clean slate Stop all the food rules Chalene’s current fitness & sleep routines Learning to relax Family time comes first Show sponso
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291: Dr. Joseph Mercola - KetoFast • Near-Infrared Saunas • Stop Eating Before Bed
30/04/2019 Duration: 01h04minDr. Joseph Mercola (IG: @drmercola) is a physician and New York Times bestselling author. He was voted the Ultimate Wellness Game Changer by the Huffington Post. Dr. Mercola is trying to transform the traditional medical paradigm in the United States into one in which the root cause of disease is treated, rather than the symptoms. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Mercola’s philosophy on fasting Different methods of fasting Stop eating 3-4 hrs before bed Problems with water fasting Metabolic benefits of KetoFasting Autophagy defined What is glycine? Non-organic bone broth and collagen contain glyphosate Who shouldn’t KetoFast? Drink lots of purified water Stem cell activation KetoFasting helps prevent Alzheimer’s Healthy carb recommendations Supplements to avoid during a KetoFast The best polyphenols to take The different types of exogenous ketones & MCT oil Near-infrared saunas Supplementing with vitamin D Active vs. passive sweating Dr. Mercola’s exercise routine Monkfruit & stevia sweeteners Dr. Me