Ep. 63: My Health Journey: What Actually Changed + What It Took

Ep. 63: My Health Journey: What Actually Changed + What It Took

From university to graduate school, my body threw a lot at me: cystic acne, hair fall, digestive issues, painful cycles, anxiety and depression, eczema... until I was on three prescriptions simultaneously. This week: the unfiltered timeline of how low-tox living and plant-based eating shifted that trajectory, and what I learned spending a year as a patient of a functional medicine specialist. If you need encouragement to stick with the choices you know are better for you, this one's for you.

Ep. 62: Why I Prioritize Getting Myself Together Daily

I've noticed something: on the days I actually take care of how I show up (not for anyone else, just for me) my entire mood shifts. Appointments matter, but it's the daily effort that changes things for me. It doesn't fix everything of course, but it's so worth prioritizing. In this episode, I share what this looks like for me, and why I think it matters more than we may give it credit for.

Ep. 61: What Grounding Is and How I Do It

We live in a world designed to keep us veryy busy. The next task, next scroll, next message to send. Grounding is one of the simplest ways to calm your nervous system, just be, plus it’s free.   The term gets used two ways: psychologically, as a tool to cope with stress and anxiety by bringing your attention to the present moment, and physically, as literally connecting your body to the earth (also called earthing). Both are more impactful than they sound. In this episode, I walk through both definitions, the science behind why they work, and the specific ways I come back to my body each week to stay consistently calmer over time. + More * 13 Grounding Techniques for When You Feel Overwhelmed  – clevelandclinic.org [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/grounding-techniques] * The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response… - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4378297/] * 30 Grounding Techniques to Quiet Distressing Thoughts – healthline.com [https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques] * Is Earthing Actually Good for You? Here’s What We Know – clevelandclinic.org [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/earthing] * Grounding – healthline.com [https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding]

Ep. 60: Why I (Mostly) Put the Glass Down

A glass of wine with dinner, drinks with friends, a toast at celebrations. Alcohol has a pretty engrained place in many cultures. During my low-tox journey, I kept coming across information that made me question it. This episode is about what that information was, what I did about it, and what I've noticed in my body since. Quitting may not be everyone’s goal, but getting intentional about your choices can be. + More * Benefits of Reducing your Alcohol Intake – clevelandclinic.org [https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2024/04/22/benefits-of-reducing-your-alcohol-intake] * Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days – healthline.com [https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-quit-alcohol-for-30-days] * Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says – stanford.edu [https://med.stanford.edu/news/insights/2025/08/alcohol-consumption-and-your-health--what-the-science-says.html] * Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits – mayoclinic.org [https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551] * Reducing or Quitting Drinking? An Extensive Review of Health Benefits – recoveryanswers.org  [https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/reducing-or-quitting-drinking-an-extensive-review-of-health-benefits/]

Ep. 59: Stuck Vs. Stressed

If you've felt like you're living life defaulting instead of deciding, this episode is about stress and how it limits your choices. Chronic stress and being overwhelmed impact how you feel, change how you move, what you reach for, and what you're able to see. You're not stuck, you’re stressed. We talk about the science of stress and decision-making, why a regulated baseline changes everything, and the reason I bring mental health into a low-tox space… because you can't make more intentional choices about your health, your products, or your life when you're tapped out. The overwhelmed version of you and the regulated version of you operate differently. This episode will leave you with a question to help you reflect on what stress relief is best for you. + More * Stress Management and Emotional Health - Clevelandclinic.org [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/6409-stress-management-and-emotional-health] * How Stress Impacts Decision Making - Waldenu.edu [https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/ms-in-clinical-mental-health-counseling/resource/how-stress-impacts-decision-making] * Upward Spiral of Positive Emotion and Coping - Nlm.nih.gov [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3132888/] * Evidence for the Upward Spiral Stands Steady - Nlm.nih.gov [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5854504/]