Green Is The New Black With Ashley Williams

Solo episode where Ashley shares her story of going vegetarian at age 11 and how her meat-eating Mom solidified her vegan principles years later. Plus learn some surprising ways you can live vegan without changing the food you eat! Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher and never miss an episode!!       his episode is brought to you buy Teach Me Vegan. Save 50% off until Feb 14th, 2016 using the code: 'podcast' and get your guide to going and staying vegan for just $10 USD! Go here to download your copy: http://teachmevegan.com/ Get vegan recipes at Finding Vegan ** Get user uploaded vegan recipes at VegWeb ** My personal recipe picks on pinterest ** Natural Migraine Cures episode of GITNB ** Acupuncture 101 episode of GITNB ** Cruelty-free beauty box episode of GITNB ** Girlie Girl Army massive list of vegan shoe and purse brands

Meet Party in My Plants creator Talia Pollock! She shares her story of healing from IBS through a raw vegan diet. We'll dig into her evolution from aspiring comedy writer to a plant based chef and health coach that makes eating healthy fun and easy again! Things discussed in this episode: Easy ways to make eating healthy fun again! Talia's story of overcoming food sensitivity and terrible digestive issues Healing from IBS using a vegan diet How Talia took her career as an aspiring comedian and comedy writer and turned it into a successful health coaching career Is a raw food diet good for everyone? Is it safe to eat a raw vegan diet if you live in cold climate? How to eat healthy on a college budget?   Links mentioned: Talia's website: http://partyinmyplants.com/ Watch Talia's funny cooking videos on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partyinmyplants Check out what Talia's eating on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyinmyplants/ *This episode is sponsored by Teach Me Vegan - Learn how to go v

Breath work expert Kathleen Booker shares the healing power of the breath. Sound like a no brainer, we all have to breathe right? But are you breathing in a way that helps you heal from trauma, manage stress, release stuck energy and change your health? Listen in as Kathleen walks us through a sampling of her work. Things Discussed in This Episode: What is conscious connected breath work? How are people breathing the "wrong" way? Why are people scared to breathe? What changes do people experience when they learn to breath? Why do some people have such emotional reactions? This episode is sponsored by My Mantra Active Wear. Save 30% OFF your entire order using the code GITNB. Worldwide shipping for $5 or less!   Links mentioned: Kathleen's website Connect with Kathleen on twitter Follow Kathleen on Instagram   Kathleen Booker is the Jedi of Calm.  She is passionate about the Breath and knows first hand the energy, healing, peace and joy it creates in one's life!  She changes lives with her power-fully compa

Author April Lewis shares her tip and tricks for using up everything in the kitchen to eat healthfully, maintain a budget and leave the planet in better shape. She'll also blow your mind with a surprising life-hack for creating your own green juice powder! Things discussed in this episode: What is no waste cooking? April's secret trick for making homemade green juice powder. How can using everything in the kitchen help you save money? What's the biggest benefit to leaving behind less waste? How can people who live in the city and aren't so connected to their food source also use no waste cooking? This episode is sponsored by My Mantra Active Wear. The cutest, ethically produced yoga pants! Grab a pair for 30% OFF with the code GITNB. Links mentioned: April's website April's book: The Beginner’s Guide to Zero Waste Cooking: How to Make the Most Out of Nothing in the Kitchen About the guest: Single Mom, Author, Blogger, Executive Virtual Assistant, and Homesteader. That’s the “professional” description any

A special 2 part interview with Tim Rothschild, a cosmic surfer on a mission to open people to new perspectives and unlock the mysteries of the universe. In part 2 of 2 Tim does a live numerology reading for Ashley's very non-woo-woo friend Becca. You be the judge on how it goes. For the background on Tim's work and everything you need to know to do a reading for yourself listen to part 1 of the interview here: http://greenlighthh.com/Tim   Things discussed in this episode: What is numerology? How does numerology differ from astrology in providing a guide for your life? How to find out your life path and destiny numbers. Practical applications for numerology in everyday life.   This episode is sponsored by My Mantra Active Wear. My absolute favorite brand of ethically produced yoga pants! Use the code GITNB to save 30% OFF your entire order!   Links mentioned: Tim's website: http://www.thethirdthing.net/ Connect with Tim on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethirdthingnetwork Deep Inside The Rabbit Hol

A special 2 part interview with Tim Rothschild, a cosmic surfer on a mission to open people to new perspectives and unlock the mysteries of the universe. In part 1 of 2 Ashley and Tim discuss his work as a Numerologist, how to figure out your own life path and destiny numbers and more!  Then listen to part 2 of the interview where Tim does a live numerology reading for a skeptical guest.   Things discussed in this episode: What is numerology? How does numerology differ from astrology in providing a guide for your life? How to find out your life path and destiny numbers. Practical applications for numerology in everyday life. This episode is sponsored by My Mantra Active Wear. My absolute favorite brand of ethically produced yoga pants! Use the code GITNB to save 30% OFF your entire order! Links mentioned: Tim's website: http://www.thethirdthing.net/ Connect with Tim on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thethirdthingnetwork Deep Inside The Rabbit Hold Podcast: http://deepinsidetherabbithole.com/ The Cosm

Holistic Nutrition Consultant Shelby Webb shares how using the blood type diet helped her lose weight and heal from PCOS. She'll break down which foods and excercises are best for each blood type and shares amazing resources to help you eat for your type!   Things discussed in this episode: What exactly is the blood type diet? How can you find out your blood type? How each blood type should eat and exercise to maximize success Is there one blood type that will have an easier time losing weight?   This episode is sponsored by My Mantra Active Wear! The CUTEST ethical brand of yoga pants and accessories. Use the code: GITNB to save 30% off your entire order.   Links mentioned: Shelby's website Green Is the New Black interview on the effect of plastic on our health Eat Right For Your Type Dr. Peter J. D'AdamoBlood-type diet app Find out your blood type at home kit About the guest:   Shelby is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a graduate of the American College of He

Ashley interviews Natalie Berthold about her work with Family Constellation Therapy. This isn't your Grandma's talk therapy though. It's a next level approach to healing family patters and releasing energy in your families lineage that's holding you back. Natalie specializes in disordered eating, relationships and money issue. Ashley shares her first hand experience at one of Natalie's classes that literally almost knocked her to the ground. This episode is sponsored by My Mantra Active Wear! They have the cutest yoga gear ever! For a limited time, use the code GITNB to save 30% on your order!! Things discussed in this episode: Natalie shares her personal journey of healing from an eating disorder through family constellation therapy. What is  a session with you like? What actually happens? The difference between family constellation therapy different from tradition forms of therapy How does adoption effect your ability to heal your family? Is it really possible to heal family generations before and afte

In the season premier of Green Is the New Black, host Ashley Williams shares updates on this weird, wild year including how she recovered from a dark night of the soul, her life coach what really happens at Soul Camp and the special drinking game we'll be playing this season! Also find out about the two new programs she's offering!   This episode is sponsored by My Mantra Active! The CUTEST yoga pants ever! Use the code GITNB to save 30% on your order!! Links mentioned:  Blog I wrote about why I dislike my birthday so much GITNB Season 2 finale My interview with Margaret Nichols about Deeksha blessings My Life Coach - The Joy Junkie Class Pass The 8 People Your Need on Your Wellness Dream Team (Blog) My interview with the founders of Soul Camp 

That' a wrap on Green Is the New Black season 2! To find all the episodes for seasons 1 or 2 just click here. For now I hope you'll dig this special solo episode where I explain how shiz hit the fan this year and the books, blogs and podcasts that got me through. Happy summer!                   Links mentioned in this episode: Network Spinal Analysis   The Joy Junkie Life coach & Podcast The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast   I Will Teach You to Be Rich with Ramit Sethi   Get Rich Lucky Bitch   GITNB with Denise Duffield Thomas of Lucky Bitch   Pencils of Promise   My bday fundraiser for Pencils of Promise   Deeksha   Bliss. Here. Now. with Margaret Nichols   Cheri Huber - There is Nothing Wrong With You  and The Depression Book   Essentialism The Art of Doing Less Greg McKeown   Daring Greatly by Brene Brown   Self Compassion - Kristin Neff   Danielle Laporte - Apple experiment   The Hidden Messages in Water   Hannah Brencher More Love Letters Project   Class Pass   Mike Chesser - My podcast sound ed

 Spirituality is the new black. And Spirit DJ Jo Westwood shows you how to keep your fabulous lifestyle while tapping into your deeper side (and maybe even a higher power?). Check out this very personal episode of GITNB!        Things discussed in this episode: What "spirituality" actually means Is spirituality just a placebo and does it even matter if it is? How Jo transitioned from a busy career to being the social media DJ and now the spirit DJ How a break up led her to a personal miracle The hippie healer  in California that brought her out of her typically British viewpoint Making spirituality and woo-woo stuff seem totally accessible Feeling like you don't deserve to feel bad if nothing majorly traumatic has ever happened to you What's the first step to getting in touch with your spirit and spirituality   Links mentioned: Jo's website A Course in Miracles Gabby Bernstein Deepak Chopra Marianne Williamson About the guest: Jo Westwood is known as the Spirit DJ - As a teacher of ACIM, a life coach and

Millions of people suffer from and require medication for migraines. But is there a natural approach we're missing? Health Coach Alene Brennan dives in and explains the alternative migraine treatments.           Things discussed in this episode: Alene's story about having debilitating migraines as a child Her journey to diagnosis and identifying her migraine  triggers Yoga for migraines? How routines help with migraines The most common food triggers of migrainesIs chocolate giving you migraines? What's the first step to removing trigger foods? What can be done immediately when a migraine is coming on?   Links mentioned: Alene's website GITNB Episode: The Truth About Gluten Alene's blog: The Easiest Natural Remedy for Migraines Alene's book recommendation: Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert   About the guest: Alene Brennan is a certified Health Coach, Yoga Instructor and Natural Food Chef. She unites her training and expertise to support busy women in creating their recipe for a healthy, fulfilling and migr

      Have you heard of EFT (aka tapping)? It's not just some weird voodoo magic, it's actually a healing modality that can transform lives! EFT can be used to treat physical pain, clear emotional blocks and treat anxiety. My expert guest Claire Hayes will explain what it is and how it works in this week's episode.     Things discussed in this episode: The connection between Chinese medicine, the meridian system and EFT An explanation of the different phrases spoken out loud during an EFT session How to know if EFT is working for you Learn to be your own detective of how you're feeling Can EFT heal deep trauma as well as more surface issues? Claire's story, her background as a dancer and shiatsu practitioner  and the ways she's used it in her own life   Links mentioned: Claire's website Receive a FREE 45 minute EFT/Tapping clarity session with Claire.   About the guest: Claire Hayes is a transformational EFT Tapping practitioner and author of "Everyday Happiness: EFT Tapping for Self Transformation that Re

Can the hula hoop actually be used for healing illness, losing weight and opening up our chakras? Meet one half of the mother-daughter duo behind Hooping Harmony. They're taking the hoop to an all new spiritual and personal growth level!       Things discussed in this episode: How Laura Marie's health issues as a dancer led her to discover the hoop The development of Hooping Harmony's unique healing hoops What sort of health problems does hooping actually help with? Can the hoop help with mood? Is there anyone that shouldn't hoop? How Laura Marie took 8 inches off her waist What is hooping meditation? Can an inexpensive hoop made for kids still help with healing?   Links mentioned: The Hooping Harmony website Hooping Harmony on Facebook Hooping Harmony on Youtube (including instructional videos) Laura's book recommendations: E Cubed by Pam Grout The Writings of Florence Scovell Shin About the guest: Laura Marie is a writer, dancer, creative genius, modern day mystic and serial entrepreneur. Co-founder

Chronic fatigue syndrome thriver, Katie Manning shares her story of of healing from the diagnosis at a young age. She'll explain why she turned to alternative methods to recover and how she's using her own experience to inspire others to trust their bodies more.             Things discussed in this episode: What signs were there in High School that Katie had chronic fatigue? What was Katie's process of diagnosis? Did her people pleasing ways made her ill? Does Katie blame herself for becoming sick? Where she began after giving up on western medicine What's the first step she would recommend to others with chronic illness? How using chakras and energy systems can help with healing The crazy healing method Ashley suggested Katie check out Katie's work as a mentor to others with chronic fatigue Ways to begin trusting your body again   Links mentioned: Katie's website How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Dale Carnegie Anatomy of the Spirit - Dr. Caroline Myss You Can Heal Your Life - Louise Hay Network Sp

In this episode meet the founder of Petit Vour, a high end beauty box that’s cruelty free, vegan AND luxurious. Being a conscious consumer doesn’t mean being a dirty hippie! Learn all about this fun new beauty box and the brands it’s bringing t the masses in this chat with Founder Madeline Alcott.           Things discussed in this episode: Why Madeline felt there was a need for a vegan beauty box? The changing perceptions of being vegan What’s the difference between vegan and cruelty free? Learn the hidden animal ingredients in your make-up and beauty products. What’s inside a Petit Vour box and what are the subscriptions like? The latest trends in beauty Links mentioned: Madeline’s website for Petit Vour Medeline’s book selection The Shadow of the Wind by Zafon     About the guest: After graduating from university, traveling, and soul-seeking a bit, Madeline came to the realization that her dream job hadn’t yet been created. It was wildly apparent to her that the beauty world was lacking a thoughtful,

Spiritual Nutritionist Carla Golden shares her signature program Fruit 'til Five...that is literally just that: eating fruit until 5pm to change your health. So too good to be true? Listen to this week's episode and find out how it works and who it's best suited for!   Things discussed in this episode: - What is a spiritual nutritionist? - What are high vibration foods? - How can you actually live on fruit until 5pm? - But what about protein?! - Can you do fruit 'til five if you have diabetes or candida? - Is Fruit 'til five effective if it's not organic? - If you're always cold should you eat that much fruit? - Is a safe diet for kids? - Who is fruit 'til five best for?   Links mentioned: Carla's website Carla's book recommendation The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Bauby and Leggatt Carla's book recommendation Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl   About the guest: Carla Golden, a massage therapist and spiritual nutritionist, teaches those who are healing how to use food as a platform for spirit

An inside look into who is making our clothes. Behind the Thread podcast host Russ Jowell shares the truth of what's happening in clothing factories around the world. How to know if your favorite brands are treating their employees ethically or if they're forcing them to work under terrible conditions. We'll share stories about our own journeys to becoming more enlightened consumers.            Things discussed in this episode: What exactly does "Fair Trade" mean? What Russ experienced on his trip to Bangladesh Russ shares what improvements he feels are happening to improve the conditions in some facilities? Inside the worst case scenarios and child labor in the industry How do you know which brand is treating workers best? Where to start researching before you going shopping? What to do if you don't like the way your fave brands are treating workers   Links mentioned:   Russ Jowell's website Ashley's blog about the Bangladesh factory collapse in 2013 Ethical Trading Initiative International Labor Rights

Ashley interviews Life Coach and dream analysis expert Brenda Florida following a one on one session where Brenda nailed all sorts of connections to Ashley's current situation. Brenda will explain how to find symbolism in our dreams and where to begin better understanding what your own dreams are telling you.     Things discussed in this episode: Can we find messages in small symbols in our dreams?  What results can come from looking at our dreams? Can it actually benefit our lives? What Ashley discovered about her dream involving Yoko Ono, snipers and my childhood kitchen table. How to begin analyzing our dreams, should you look at the setting or the characters? Does the media we take in influence our dreams? What do reoccurring dreams mean? Are they more significant than other dreams? When is the best time to seek out an expert to talk about your dreams? Is there more significance in a dream we remember over one we don't recall? *(I love her answer to this!) Resources: Brenda's website Check out Br

Health Coach Bex Weller shares her story of being healthy in just about every area of life...except that she was using alcohol to "take the edge off" a little too frequently. Sound familiar? Learn how she's turned it around and created a unique program for women called Sexy Sobriety.           Thing discussed in this episode: Did she feel like a fraud while health coaching? Ways to take the edge off without a drink Dealing with social drinking Where should people be in their progress before tackling sexy sobriety? How to know if you need a more immediate alcohol treatment Where to seek help if alcohol is a serious issue for you. Links mentioned: Bex Weller's website EFT Tapping videos Alcoholics Anonymous Gabby Bernstein's book May Cause Miracles   About the guest: Rebecca Weller is a Health, Lifestyle & Biz Coach passionate about helping women to re-ignite their sparkle and fall in love with life again. She provides one-on-one coaching, guides group programs, is a regular contributor to MindBodyG