Green Is The New Black With Ashley Williams

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Synopsis

A sampler platter of the best wellness, vegan, spirituality, alternative medicine and personal growth modalities around (delivered in 30 mins. or less)!Each week, host Ashley Williams takes you inside the work of top practitioners, coaches and change makers. They'll share their stories of healing and transformation while also providing actionable steps you can take immediately after listening to the show.Scared of acupuncture?Curious about mediation or spirituality? Dabbling in vegan?Green Is the New Black has you covered! If you want to get to the heart of the matter without a bunch of fluff; want an inside look at cutting edge modalities and are ready to feel confident on your own healing journey; download and subscribe now! To learn more go to: http://greenlighthh.com/

Episodes

  • Love Letters to Stangers with Hannah Brencher - GITNB S2 Ep 026

    31/03/2015 Duration: 30min

    Ashley interviews one of her favorite Authors: Hannah Brencher on her  newly released memoir, If You Find This Letter. Hannah shares her journey of moving to NYC for a year of service, falling into depression and writing love letters to strangers to overcome her personal struggle. She ended up creating a movement of people writing love letters, gave a Ted Talk and found faith. And she's only 26!              Things mentioned in this episode: Hannah tells her story of living in NYC for a year of service and living on $25 a week. How writing letters to strangers during her commute from the Bronx to the U.N. in Manhattan helped her during her own personal struggle with depression. What happened when Hannah announced on her blog that she would write a letter to anyone who needed it? What did Hannah write in those first, early letters? And why did she leave them unsigned? How writing letters evolved "from one girl into a movement". The other steps Hannah took to begin recovering from depression.  After writ

  • We Animals with Jo-Anne McArthur - GITNB S2 Ep 025

    24/03/2015 Duration: 32min

    Ashley interviews award winning photo journalist Jo-Anne McArthur on her work with animals as featured in the film The Ghosts in Our Machine. They discuss the many uses of animals, beyond just food and ways people can take action right away to change their treatment.                   Links mentioned: Jo-Anne's website We Animals Green Is the New Black season 1 episode 16 #FortheGhosts Farm Sanctuary Zoocheck Canada Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Catskill Animal Sanctuary Watch The Ghosts In Our Machine film We Animals Humane Education   Vegan Mac n' Cheese recipe (plus 25 more!)   About the guest: Jo-Anne is the subject of Canadian film maker Liz Marshall's acclaimed documentary The Ghosts In Our Machine (www.theghostsinourmachine.com) and her first book, also entitled We Animals, was published by Lantern Books in 2013. Her work has been featured in Elle Canada, Canadian Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, DAYS Japan, Helsingin Sanomat, Photolife, PDN Online, the Huffington Post, Earth Island Jour

  • Inside The Pillow Fort w/ Lizzy Goddard - GITNB S2 Ep 024

    18/03/2015 Duration: 31min

    Ashley interviews her former health coaching client Lizzy Goddard, Founder of The Pillow Fort a site that aims to make chronic illness suck less for young adults. Lizzy share's her story of chronic illness after being a high level athlete and how she's recovered over the past year. Check out Things Lizzy Loves a guide to the online resources that have motivated Lizzy to make massive changes in her life and health over the past few years. Check out Things Lizzy Loves a guide to the online resources that have motivated Lizzy to make massive changes in her life and health over the past few years. Snag your guide here.   Things discussed in this episode:   Lizzy's journey from high level teenage athlete to bed-bound twenty something with a string of chronic illnesses The birth of the Pillow Fort Why she believes you can have fun  in spite of having a chronic illness How her "doer" mentality helps keep her positive. Does being interested in "woo-woo" stuff conflict with being an atheist and loving science? Wh

  • Adult Sleepaway Camp for the Soul - GITNB S2 Ep 22

    03/03/2015 Duration: 24min

    In this episode you'll meet the founders of Soul Camp - sleepaway camp for adults interested in expanding their soul and getting back to being a kid! Before they were successful entrepreneurs Ali Leipzig and Michelle Goldblum went to the same sleepaway camp as kids. Now they're joining forces with the leaders of the personal development and wellness world to create a unique, fun filled camp for adults to get back to color wars, crafts and new lifelong friends. But this isn't your typical yoga retreat or a self help seminar.  Check out our chat!            In this episode you'll learn: How Ali and Michelle reconnected as adults running online businesses Why they felt like creating a traditional "workshop" type even wasn't for them Do major thought leaders in the health, wellness and spirituality space really get down and dirty with the other campers? So really...what is Soul Camp?? How roughing it really happens at Soul Camp? (ie am I going to get dirty?) Co-ed cabins?? What if you're not super woo-woo and

  • Manifest More Money AND Better Health w/ Denise Duffield-Thomas - GITNB S2 Ep 023

    02/03/2015 Duration: 25min

    Money Manifesting expert Denise Duffield-Thomas discusses the connection between how we feel about our money and how we care about our health. Is it true that how we do one thing is how we do everything?       Things discussed in this episode: How Denise helps women overcome the wage gap and how entrepreneurs are creating their own glass ceiling How our money is really a metaphor for everything else in our lives. What does "mindset" really mean and how is it effecting us in different areas including self love? How does addressing our physical issues (from dry hair to chronic pain) help us see where we're not treating ourselves well? Why are women "putting their heads in the sand" about their money? Can being in denial about both your health and money situations create a huge disaster in your life? How to start clearing your blocks? What if you've tried a bunch of healing modalities and it's still not working? How using Denise's "it's safe for me to..." statement can be used in all sorts of ways to create the

  • That's a WRAP (for now) and what's next - GITNB S1 Ep 020

    20/01/2015 Duration: 16min

    This week wraps up season one of Green Is the New Black!! I share my top secret plans for season 2, the non-profit I plan to start later in 2015 and some TRL inspired shout-outs!! Also please check out the feedback survey below with 3 quick questions to make the show even better! Thank you for listening and tweeting and commenting and subscribing. You make my life more fun!   Like what you've heard? Subscribe HERE on iTunes and please leave a review of give #GITNB 5 stars!   xo Ashley   Links mentioned: GITNB Season 1 feedback survey (3 quick questions) The  very last GITNB Podcast Playlist song pick! Pencils of PromiseMy Pencils of Promise fundraising page                            

  • The Truth About Gluten w/ Shirley Plant - GITNB S1 Ep 019

    15/01/2015 Duration: 29min

    Nutrition Coach Shirley Plant talks about the real issues with gluten. Is it just a fad? How to know if you actually have Celiac's, the first step to take if you gluten might be an issue. And why the heck is wheat and gluten suddenly a problem? We'll dig into the political issues surrounding this tricky ingredient! Things discussed in this episode: Shirley's history of health issues - including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in her twenties and later on, fibromyalgia. What is a Celiac disease? How can gluten lead to leaky cut syndrome? Difference between a sensitivity and allergy Are there tests for Celiac disease? Hidden sensitivity to gluten. Could it be making you sick and you don't even know it? How food has changed in the last 50 years and why that effects wheat. Other names for gluten on food labels How to figure out if gluten is your issue? Issues in children that might be gluten related How much nutritional training do Doctors get? The answer will surprise you!   Links mentioned: Shirley's website Diffe

  • Why you MUST reduce plastic w/ Jamie Van Jones - GITNB S1 Ep 018

    08/01/2015 Duration: 21min

    Ashley interviews Eco-Educator Jamie Van Jones about the dangers of using plastics. Is it overblown by the media or is our health being put at risk every time we use plastic in the kitchen? What about our computers? And can we really say we care about the earth and climate change if we're still using plastic bags? Things discussed in this episode: What made Jamie realize she needed to spend less time looking at other people's lives and focus on what she could change in her self? What triggered her to make the connection between her own habits and the environment? So what really is the problem with plastics, anyway? Ways plastic production using up natural resources? How many years does plastic really last in a landfill ? The answer will SHOCK you! Do plastics contribute to methane release and climate change? How much do we absorb plastics into our bodies? BPA and it's effect on hormone production How can we protect ourselves from plastics? Is your computer a dangerous plastic? Where to start reducing plasti

  • Create a holistic wallet w/ Michelle Bobrow - GITNB S1 Ep 017

    02/01/2015 Duration: 23min

    Ashley interviews financial strategist Michelle Bobrow on how to take a holistic approach to our finances. Maybe you shop local, buy organic and march in the streets to protect the earth, but how can you set up your spending to match these values? Listen to this week's episode to find out how.   Things discussed in this episode: How does a corporate exec's financial issues match those of a starving artist? Michelle discusses her work with debt strategies, mindset, and consumerism Can you go "green" without spending a ton of money? How to help people be less selfish with their consumption Do I have to give up vegan shoes to travel? What are the first  baby-steps to a greener lifestyle without breaking your budget? Dryer lint to start fire?? What should you DIY right now to save money?     Links mentioned: Michelle's website Michelle's pinterest Ashley's pinterest GITNB Podcast playlist   About the guest: Michelle Bobrow is the founder and personal finance strategist behind TheHolisticWallet.com, where she

  • (Solo Show) #ForTheGhosts - GITNB S1 Ep 016

    25/12/2014 Duration: 29min

    In this weeks episode I recap the documentary For The Ghosts moments after watching. It was a game changer for me, this podcast and hopefully for you too. 29 minutes, 18 seconds of tears. Listen and let me know what you think in the comments.   Links mentioned: The Ghosts in Our Machine Jo-Ann McArthur's site Toronto Pig Save Beagle Rescue League GITNB Podcast Playlist   About me! Ashley Williams is a holistic healing coach, food activist and vegan lifestyle expert who works with women to heal their chronic health issues. Trained in natural healing and plant-based nutrition, she focuses on making it easier for her clients to get healthy and make ethical food choices.

  • Urban Oneness w/ Margaret Nichols - GITNB S1 Ep 015

    18/12/2014 Duration: 28min

    Ashley interviews Margaret Nichols of Urban Oneness about her powerful healing work. Oneness helps people to become free from interferences of the mind and attack their health and life changes head on! This is one of our most interesting interviews yet.   Things discussed in this episode: What is "oneness" and how is it similar to Deeksha blessings? Is oneness religious? Meditation for lazy people? Is this the thing for you if you're not into meditation? How does quantum physics help us understand Deeksha? Mags shares her story of studying in India and how Deeksha connected her to the divine How does oneness help heal physical issues? Mags shares Tony Robbin's story and how it changed his wife's life.  Oneness and how it helps thebody release it's own healing power. How does oneness help move people forward in their careers? What actually goes on a a Deeksha blessing? Touching? Dance music? You'll be surprised!   Links mentioned: Margaret' website GITNB Podcast Playlist Fortune Magazine's Tony Robbins artic

  • Creating healthy eating habits in kids w/ Samantha Bailey - GITNB S1 Ep 014

    11/12/2014 Duration: 28min

    Ashley chats with Mom and Nutrition expert Samantha Bailey on how to create healthy eating habits in babies and young children. Are adults putting their own personal satisfaction ahead of kids nutritional needs? How to deal with your picky eaters (spicy food, anyone?) and how to feed a family of four on a budget - without eating crap! Things discusses in this episode: Why Samantha wanted to prevent her kids from having an addiction to sweets. Birthday cake or no birthday cake? The secret payoff adults get from kids eating junky food What is the first step to introducing health foods to babies? How to get kids to eat spicy foods Dealing with picky eaters Where to find healthy foods on a budget How to grow healthy foods when you're busy How to deal with relatives and schools influencing kids eating How to react when your older kids  try junky food What does Samantha's family of four eat everyday? How does changing a child's diet heal things like allergies, asthma and eczema? The two most harmful foods kids ar

  • Acupuncture 101 w/ Nancy Byrne - GITNB S1 Ep 013

    04/12/2014 Duration: 28min

    Ashley interviews licensed acupuncturist Nancy Byrne on all things acupuncture. Does it really hurt? Are the needles clean and what to look out for when going to a new practitioner. We'll also delve into how it healed Ashley's lifelong chronic pain and the other health problems it can help treat.   Things discussed in this episode: The basics of acupuncture and Yin & Yang. Other parts of Chinese Medicine besides acupuncture. How to know if an acupuncturist legit and what to look for in terms of safety and hygiene. What questions should you ask before going to acupuncture for the first time? Does insurance cover acupuncture? I'm scared of needles...can I still do acupuncture? DOES IT HURT?! Does it actually decrease pain? What is Yamuna Body rolling and how can it completely change your body?   Links mentioned: Nancy's website Yamuna Body Rolling GITNB Podcast playlist   About the guest: Nancy Byrne is Licensed Acupuncturist, Board Certified Herbalist, and Yamuna Body Rolling practitioner.  She is a

  • Inside the New Stress w/ Melanie St. Ours - GITNB S1 Ep 012

    19/11/2014 Duration: 24min

    Ashley and Herbalist Melanie St. Ours discuss a new way of looking at stress. Is it actually a useful tool in our lives? And how can we re-frame the way we view and treat stress. Things discussed in this episode: How the conversation around stress is missing the bigger picture A new way of looking at stress How is stress like exercise The history of stress How to build your emotional resistance Protecting yourself as an empath Why you need to take action right away What is a "freeze state"? Herbs to help deal with stress Where to purchase herb - are commercial herbs ok? Links mentioned: Melanie's website Herb Pharm Mountain Rose Herbs 5 flavors herbs American Herbalists Guild GITNB Podcast Playlist About the guest:   Melanie St. Ours is a clinical herbalist specializing in women's health and mental health. She lives in Washington D.C. with her parrot, her partner, and her rescued pit bull, but she works with clients from all over the world. You can learn more about her work and find free resources to sup

  • Vote with Your Dollars (solo show) - GITNB S1 Ep 11

    12/11/2014 Duration: 18min

    In this week's solo episode I (Ashley!) share my thoughts while getting out the vote in Texas the weekend before the 2014 mid-term election. But for me - voting happens more than once every two years... everyday I try my hardest to use the all-mighty dollar to create the kind of world I live in. Whether that's by being vegan or avoiding clothes or even candy made using slave labor...every single day we get to cast a vote for the world we see. How do you vote with your dollars?   Links mentioned: My blog about not buying clothes after the Bangladesh factory collapse in 2013 GITNB podcast playlist   About me (the host!) Ashley Williams is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, vegan lifestyle expert and political activist that works with young women that want to look beyond the status quo of the “health” industry and heal illness at its root. She uses a combination of a plant based diet, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), herbs and superfoods to bring about massive shifts in the body.

  • Is Your Deodorant Killing You?? w/ Laura Jones - GITNB S1 Ep 010

    06/11/2014 Duration: 24min

    Ashley interviews Laura Jones, one have of the start up company Arborstead - working to create non-toxic deodorants and other bodycare products that don't leave people filled with chemicals. Deodorant has been linked to cancers and autoimmune issues. Find out what's really in some of your favorite products. Use discount code GreenlightHH to save 10% on your first order from the Arbostead website!   Things discussed in this episode: Whats wrong with regular deodorant? Does aluminum free "natural" deodorant actually work? Proof from a ballroom dancer that natural deodorants can keep your dry and fresh. New body care products Arborstead is working on Is baby powder toxic? Are there GMOs in some natural baby powder brands? Next steps in growing a health conscious /Eco-friendly biz  beyond Etsy.   Links mentioned: The Arborstead website Arborstead's Etsy shop GITNB Podcast Playlist      About the guest:   Laura Jones is the co-founder of Arborstead, a company that creates all-natural deodorants and other body an

  • Homeopathy for Hormones w/ Clare Zarb - GITNB S1 Ep 009

    29/10/2014 Duration: 26min

    Ashley interviews Claire Zarb from Happy Homeopathy on how she uses homeopathic medicine and flower essences to help women balance their hormones and emotions.   Things discussed in this episode: What is homeopathy? Claire explains the homeopathic principle that "like heals like" How does homeopathy support women coming off the pill with hormones going off the rails? Is the pill just masking underlying problems? Are homeopathic remedies safe for pregnant women? What other health problems are mistook for something else but are actually hormonal?What's the difference between an herbalist, a naturopath and a homeopath? What are flower essences?Different ways to to administer flower essences What sort of qualification to people need to be a homeopath?How did Claire get into homeopathy? She shares her medical history.   Links Mentioned: Claire's website Bach Flower Essences Rescue Remedy GITNB Podcast Playlist   About the guest: Claire Zarb, LCPH is a qualified Homeopath based in London and also sees clien

  • Busy Women's Guide to Kinesiology w/ Kerry Rowett - GITNB S1 Ep 008

    22/10/2014 Duration: 21min

    In this episode Ashley interviews Kerry Rowett a kinesiologist that works with busy women to help them repair their health, change their lifestyles and break through the limiting thoughts that hold them back. Her work covers everything from fertility issues to money blocks. Is THIS the thing you've been looking for?     Things discussed in this episode: What is Kinesiology? How is it different than muscle testing? How kinesiology changed Kerry's depression in just two sessions Can kinesiology be a person's intro into "alternative medicine" or should they do other healing work first? What are the main health issues Kerry works with? Is it normal to have massive results after just ONE session? How to use kinesiology to clear your money blocks and build business success How does Kerry treat clients virtually over skype? Doesn't muscle testing require physical contact? Links mentioned: Kerry's website Kerry Rowett is a Kinesiologist who works with her clients via Skype to help them clear blocks + align thei

  • Fearless Fermenting w/ Sarah Ramsden - GITNB S1 Ep 007

    16/10/2014 Duration: 26min

    Ashley interviews MS and brain tumor survivor turned Nutritionist Sarah Ramsden on the healing power of fermented foods. You can win one of Sarah's amazing coaching programs by participating on Twitter. Follow @GreenLgtHealing and @HealthyRamsden for details. Offer ends 10/22/14   Things discussed in this episode: What are fermented foods? When in history did we start sterilizing everything, especially our food? Health benefits of using fermented foods Sarah's health journey from new bride with a new job, to being 31 yrs old with MS and needing brain surgery. How fermented foods can help with an autoimmune illness Baby-steps into fermented foods and drinks The ONE thing not to do with Kombucha! How long can you keep sauerkraut and other fermented foods in your fridge?     Links mentioned: Sarah's Website GITNB Playlist   About the guest: Sarah Ramsden is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, a brain tumour survivor thriver, and manages multiple sclerosis naturally. She works with clients around North Americ

  • Create A Movement in the School System w/ Lindsey Parsons - GITNB S1 Ep 006.5

    08/10/2014 Duration: 17min

    Ashley interviews Lindsey Parsons, co-director of Real Food for Kids Montgomery on how she grew a small group of concerned parents into a volunteer network of hundreds. They're now working together to get healthier foods and snacks into schools. Learn how you can start a similar movement.   In this episode you'll learn: How to build a network among schools throughout your district What is "school food activism" and how does it differ from the work of TV personality Jamie Oliver. Did he have an unfair advantage? How to deal with push back from other parents What one local school did to win the award for "Most Improved School" Did the kids actually eat their new healthier options? What some teachers are doing that undermines the healthy snack options     Links mentioned: Real Food for Kids Montgomery Website GITNB Podcast Playlist   About the guest:   Lindsey Parsons is the co-founder and co-director of Real Food for Kids - Montgomery, a parent advocacy organization fighting for healthier foods i

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