Clean Beauty Scene

Stress affects females in a different way than it affects men. Far different in some cases. We respond differently and we recover from it differently. Learning this was certainly an eye-opener for me. It makes so much sense. This week Dr. Delia McCabe is here to tell us all about it. She also talks about nutritional neuroscience and the critical role nutrition plays in mental well-being and which foods are foundation foods for the brain and vital for stress resiliency.

Delia is brilliant and incredibly lovely, believe me when I say you will not want to miss her presentation on the Lose 10 Pounds By Sumer Health Summit, it is excellent and truly enlightening. Register below:

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Happy Earth Day! In celebration of this day honoring our beautiful planet, I'm sharing simple tips to help you go green and do your part to restore our planet which will also benefit your health - and even your weight loss efforts. It's a win-win.

If you are concerned about climate change, make some eco friendly changes in your own home. What’s going on in your home affects the earth. It starts with you. Make every day Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans held demonstrations across the country rallying for a healthy, sustainable environment. We still face many of the same environmental issues as we did on that first Earth Day when founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin Senator at the time, was inspired to make a difference after the devastation of the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, a beautiful coastal town here in Southern California not too far from where I grew up and where I now live.

“What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable home planet to put it on?”

~Henry David Thoreau

Connect with your inner flower child and take action by implementing the tips that resonate with you. Every eco step you take is another step to a healthier environment. These tips also help your health immensely because many things we do for our planet also reduce your toxic load. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental health risks.

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There's a lot of talk about mindset these days. It's great that more people are becoming aware that it is key when it comes to reaching goals in life and getting what you desire. Our thought process guides our life. Mindset is a significant game changer for my clients with respect to reaching their health and weight loss goals.

The brain is an unbelievably powerful tool. In this episode, my guest, Gunther Mueller, Dream Life Masters Founder & CEO tells us about The Magnetic Mind Method and what makes it different. We discuss the power of neuroplasticity, the sub-conscious mind and how it works. We also dive into how manifestation really works and how we can change our reality and create anything we want.

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Brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, weight loss resistance, random aches and pains, belly fat. low libido, hot flashes, trouble sleeping... If you're experiencing any of these symptoms you know how dreadful perimenopause and menopause can be. Don't despair, it has doesn't have to be miserable. There are things you can do to get through this time of your life with vibrance feeling good and looking great. My guest this week is Tanja Shaw, a sought-after life and weight loss coach and founder of Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle. In this episode, we dive into some of the reasons you have weight issues during these years and what you can do to lose weight and gain more energy.

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We know that yoga is incredibly beneficial for stress and anxiety, yoga therapy is a more targeted form of yoga that heals in specific areas. As a Yoga Therapist and the founder of the Trauma Healing Yoga Therapy Program, Anissa Hudak works with women who have been sexually traumatized to help them heal their PTSD and other trauma related issues with yoga therapy.

Yoga has been a meaningful part of my life throughout the years. I have personally experienced many benefits. Anissa's brand of yoga is unique and truly needed. She came to this work in a very personal way as a 2x rape survivor. I share my own personal story of trauma from being date raped that I've never shared publically. It was healing to tell Anissa my story and hear her feedback about how very common it is and how there are many different types of rape.

There is a yoga therapy modality for nearly every condition including PTSD, cancer rehab, MS, Parkinson's, arthritis, and several more. There is hope, there is light if you seek the help you need. Do not suffer in silence.

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We typically have over 60,000 thoughts a day and for many of us, the majority are negative. In this episode, we talk about how to take control of your negative thoughts and manage your mind to create the life you want.

Tessa Mager is a thought leader and no-nonsense Christian Holistic Transformational coach. She combines Neuroscience, Gene Activation and Biblical insights to help women live their most abundant life mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially.

Tessa shares tools to help you understand your identity, purpose, and potential so you can empower yourself and make the impact you are created to have. Tessa also explains what it means to activate our genes and how it enhances our health.

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Happy New Year, savvy beauties! As we dive into this shiny New Year I bet you have some health and weight loss goals you'd like to reach in 2022. Any time of the year is a good time to make healthy changes but there's something about a new year that offers an extra dose of promise and hope. We get a fresh clean slate, don’t you love that feeling?

There are few things I'd like you to leave behind in 2021. These are destructive habits that sabotage your health and weight loss goals and your confidence so let's put the kibosh on them right now.

These are three things I often see women doing including clients before they work with me that derail them and hold them back from creating the life, health and body they want. It's a good time to ditch them.

To help you start the new year off with a healthy bang enter my New Year Weight Loss Kickstart Giveaway! This will help you rev up your metabolism and kickstart weight loss to get you reset and re-energized to finally release unwanted weight permanently and become the best version of you in 2022 and beyond!

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I thought it would be nice to end the year on a positive note, few things are more positive than gratitude so we're revisiting one of my most popular episodes. It's one of my favorites too because gratitude is a cornerstone of my well-being. It's the most significant thing that has helped me in my spiritual journey and personal development. As I relisten to it, I forgot about the interesting scientific-based research I uncovered! Scores of studies show a strong link between gratitude and your health and an increase in happiness. Although we don't need studies, we can feel it! 

2021 was another challenging year for many but there are plenty of silver linings if you look for them. What we focus on expands. In this episode, I dive into some of the rather fascinating data and how you can easily reap the benefits and bring more of what you want into your life with a simple gratitude practice.

I'll be back with brand new episodes in 2022!

Happy Holidays!

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I'm happy to bring you the second annual Clean Beauty Scene Holiday Gift Guide to help you rock this gift giving season with thoughtful clean beauty and wellness gifts to fit every budget. Keep it clean this year, forget the toxic junk at the mall and give your lucky gift recipients eco chic holistic beauty. This curated list gives you a wide variety of glamorous suggestions that won't harm their health or metabolism. Happy Holidays!

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This is one of the most important and meaningful conversations that I've had on Clean Beauty Scene podcast. Black women and mothers experience health crises at rates 2 - 3 times that of other races. St. Louis based NBC-Health and Wellness Coach Marquita Ell, founder of Ell's Wellness, has been on a mission to heal since 2007. She was drawn to a deepened understanding of how family history and lifestyle choices impact overall health after her grandmother's death. In this episode, she shares helpful advice on how to prioritize managing your stress as it enhances every aspect of your health.

Marquita gives us powerful insights into how the race and gender-related complexities of Black womanhood are continuing to plague communities. We discuss the unique experiences of Black people and marginalized groups who are at a disadvantage within the healthcare system, the enormous problem of separation of culture and what we need to do to dismantle the systems. As Marquita explains, more people who are unaffected need to care enough to want change and take action.

The way Marquita explained how recognizing that it's about the system is seriously the most helpful and clear description that I have ever heard. When we don't take it personally or make it about us we can see the issue through a clear lens. Marquita's message really landed with me, I bet it will for you too.

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Rachel Raba is a certified aromatherapist, clean beauty advocate, toxin-free living educator and founder of Holistically Healthy Home. She turned to natural wellness to restore her own health after it crashed and to overcome her daughter’s significant medical issues. She went from nearly losing her colon at the age of 2 to becoming a healthy thriving child. Learn how Rachel became a warrior advocate for her daughter and turned her health around with non toxic, holistic methods.

We discuss how the products we put on our bodies impact our health and whether or not putting chemicals on your skin is more dangerous than ingesting them. Rachel shares her perspective on the COVID vaccination, its ingredients and what to consider. She also gives us a fantastic DIY anti-aging serum recipe!

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Breast cancer awareness is important but prevention is the key. Xenoestrogens are toxins commonly found in conventional beauty and personal care products as well as many other items. They mess with hormone balance and increase your risk of not only breast and other cancers but also obesity, infertility, diabetes, miscarriage, metabolism issues and more.

Discover why they are harmful, how they increase your risk of breast cancer by creating estrogen dominance, and more importantly how to avoid them.

In this episode, you'll hear several tips to help you reduce your risk of having a breast cancer diagnosis as we put the focus on illness prevention and healthy, fun living.

I also illuminate a deceitful little practice known as Pinkwashing that you don’t want to fall for!

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This is an interview I have wanted to bring you for a long time. In August 2019 my best friend got the diagnosis every woman fears. Breast cancer. True to her character she handled her diagnosis and treatment with courage and took advocacy over her recovery. I’m happy to report that she is now cancer free and thriving. 

Many of the things she learned during her journey including questions she wished she asked her doctors years prior to her diagnosis will shed light on subjects that are not commonly talked about when it comes to breast cancer prevention.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is obviously a good time to have this discussion but as I say every year, awareness is great but prevention is the key. What you'll learn by hearing Tresa's story is inspiring but will also help you when it comes to your own prevention. There are things to look out for and be aware of as well as surprising questions to consider asking your doctor during your yearly mammogram appointment. Tresa also sheds light on certain things your doctor likely doesn’t discuss with you about breast cancer prevention including whether or not you should have a breast ultrasound in addition to your yearly mammogram.

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Donuts, cookies, ice cream, potato chips, pizza, Doritos... What's your pleasure? We all get food cravings, they are completely normal. When you know how to handle them they won't always derail you from staying on track with your healthy habits. There are some simple things you can do to get cravings under control and prevent them from happening as frequently. Holistic Health Coach, Brianna Wilkerson helps us understand what causes cravings, why we get them and how to calm and control them naturally.

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Are you curious about whether or not you should be taking digestive enzymes and how effective they are? How about probiotics? My guest this week is one of the world’s premier authorities on natural nutrition and training methods. Wade Lightheart is a 3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion, host of The Awesome Health podcast and Co-Founder and President at BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company. 

After his health deteriorated and he experienced a 42 pound weight gain following his bodybuilding competition, he sought the help of a revolutionary doctor, transformed his health and discovered the power of specific digestive enzymes and probiotic strains to heal digestion.

Wade is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to gut health and optimizing your digestion. In this episode, he explains how digestive enzymes and probiotics enhance our health and why they are the missing food element. He shares fascinating insights on biohacking and the role it plays in our health, performance and aesthetics. He also explains the benefits of Magnesium and how a deficiency can adversely affect the body. We also discuss our concerns about a rather controversial and very relevant issue facing Americans today. 

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We've all heard how important it is to move our bodies and reach that goal of 10,000 steps a day but it's not always easy to fit it in. I have some tips and tricks that will help you. Walking is one of the easiest things you can do for your longevity. In this episode, I also talk about the many reasons that getting your steps in each day is crucial for your health and weight loss efforts.

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Postpartum issues and breastfeeding difficulties are more common than you might think. Motherhood is the most precious blessing and privilege but being a new mom is more difficult than anyone can describe. It turns your world upside down... in wonderful ways but also presents challenges. I had an incredibly difficult breastfeeding experience and dealt with postpartum anxiety that shook me. The fourth trimester is real. In this episode, I share my very personal story. It's emotional reliving that time in my life. My boys are now 15 and 19. I'm going through a tough time really missing when they were little, if you have teenage or grown children I'm sure you can relate. I hope hearing my story helps someone. I also share how after a sleepless year I finally got my newborn sleeping through the night.

After suffering from severe autoimmune disease award-winning international bestseller, local tv host, and health coach, Cheryl Meyer, reversed her pain by eliminating hundreds of toxins. In this episode, you'll hear all about how she healed herself and now feels better in her 70s than she did in her 50s! You will be inspired by Cheryl's story and learn a great deal. If you are experiencing even minimal symptoms, you'll learn what you can do to feel much better and maybe even save your life. She also shares how to mitigate the harmful impact toxins have on our children and our pets.

Cheryl is a sought-after expert on toxins who encourages you to listen to your body and to own your own health. She has written 4 books on health and toxins available on Amazon and has her own podcast, It Feels Good to Feel Good, Futureproof Your Health on Voice America. She specifically works with clients with chronic illness giving them hope and helping them find solutions. It is never too late to start healthy habits. Eliminating toxins is a crucial step to regain wellness.

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I am excited to celebrate 50 episodes of Clean Beauty Scene! I'd like to thank each and every one of you who have tuned in to listen, I am incredibly grateful. I truly appreciate you choosing Clean Beauty Scene. It's been a wild ride. I had wanted to start a podcast for a few years so launching this felt incredible. I love producing it and I hope you love listening. My goal is to provide quality content that will enhance your lifestyle and well being in each episode.

To celebrate this milestone I am sharing five lessons that I've learned over this past year from writing, recording, interviewing, editing, publishing et al my first 50 episodes as they relate to life and healthy living.

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Did you hear about this recall on popular sunscreen brands?

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When you reheat last night’s leftovers, make sure phthalates are not your main ingredient. You are likely aware that certain chemicals used to manufacture various types of plastic are harmful for the environment and your health. They also mess with your metabolism. Even companies that don’t typically manufacture “green” products have been offering BPA and phthalate free items for some time but there are also other chemicals in plastics that are just as important to stay away from.

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Plastic Free July. It began in Western Australia and has grown to over 3oo million participants around the globe. If you are concerned about climate change, implementing some of the tips I share in this episode will help you reduce your plastic use which will make a difference for our beautiful planet.

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When it comes to reaching any goal in life, having the right mindset is crucial. This is a lesson I wish I learned much earlier in life. Working on my mindset has been a serious game changer for me. We become our thoughts. Our inner dialogue shapes our reality. In this episode, I share tips on how to cultivate a strong, healthy mindset that will help you reach your health goals, your weight loss goals and any goal in life.

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I love the smell of Coppertone… brings back fond memories of my childhood. Oooh and baby oil… my girlfriends and I would slather that stuff all over our bodies in hopes of achieving that deep dark California tan. If we only knew! Not only were we damaging our skin but that pleasant smell of Coppertone is a highly toxic synthetic fragrance which is just one of the harmful ingredients you'll find in conventional sunscreen.

I'm often asked which clean sunscreen I recommend. Fortunately, there are several excellent nontoxic sunscreen options that work well without being a gooey mess or leaving a white film on your skin. This week I’m sharing my favorite brands including the sunscreen that my kids like.

You'll also hear which ingredients you do NOT want in your sunscreen. Even several mainstream western doctors now admit that the chemicals found in most brands are dangerous. They are also horrible for marine life. They are killing the coral reefs! When you choose clean sunscreen you take a step toward protecting your health and protecting the environment.

“… some sunscreens are known to interfere with hormone action… could plausibly increase the risk of various cancers” 

-Thomas Zoeller, Endocrine Society

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Have you heard that cinnamon essential oil can naturally plump your lips? I was curious so I tested it out. Did it work? Is it safe? Hear all about my experience in this episode. Definitely listen before you try it, learn from my mistakes!

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What is clean beauty? Lotions, potions and makeup that don't contain harmful ingredients? Absolutely but it's more than that. Clean beauty is a crucial pillar of holistic health. We all have signature products we feel we can’t live without but do you know what's actually in your favorite products?

After one night going down the research rabbit hole, homeopathic practitioner Julia Edgely was shocked to find a bevy of research about the adverse effects of ingredients found in our personal care and beauty products. This discovery led her to become a passionate clean beauty advocate incorporating it into her practice. The truth is, your body responds to tiny doses of these toxins.

As Julia points out, when you adopt a clean beauty routine, not only are you supporting yourself and your family, you are supporting the environment. If you honestly care about climate change, you will take clean beauty seriously.

We go deep on many aspects of clean, holistic beauty and wellness including:

• The difference between scaremongering and educating
• The truth about safety testing
• The #1 thing that helps her patients overcome fertility issues and become pregnant 
• Which ingredients do you really need to avoid?
• How fast do the toxins affect your health?
• The vitamin deficiency that could be causing your gray hair
• Julia's favorite clean products
• Julia's easy DIY skin and hair care recipes

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This week we are talking about one of my favorite topics, intermittent fasting! Why is it a topic I love? Because it is a seriously effective method to lose weight, end dreaded weight fluctuations and have incredible energy all day long. 

You've probably heard how great it is for weight loss but it might surprise you to learn that it can truly enhance your beauty leading to better skin, hair, nails, and more. Beauty from the inside out. It also offers several phenomenal health benefits, it's amazing. Laurie Lewis of Fast Forward Wellness, Certified Coach, specializing in Intermittent Fasting shares her insights and experience with intermittent fasting and how it literally changed her life by resolving her menopausal issues and 50 pound weight gain.

If you’ve thought about trying it but have resisted because you fear it will be too hard or you’ll starve, it’s actually much easier than you think and it’s not about starvation! After you hear my fantastic conversation with Laurie, you will be highly intrigued and motivated to give it a try. Our bodies need a rest and recovery period from digesting food in order to run at an optimal level for cell regeneration, fat burning and disease control. However, it must be done properly to be effective.

If you shop at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target or Walmart you have likely seen these wonderful fair trade products on the shelves. It is one of the first clean lines that I tried back when I first began my green journey and it remains a favorite. You'll find Alaffia products all over my home! Even my family likes them which is saying something because my boys resist my eco freako ways.

Not only is Alaffia making high quality clean, earth conscious skincare accessible, CEO & Founder, Olowo-n’djo Tchala, a Togolese native is making a powerful impact on a global level for social justice shaping the future of business, sustainability and philanthropy. He has been empowering and giving back to communities in West Africa for nearly two decades through the fair trade of indigenous resources and community empowerment projects.

Alaffia is a sterling example of social responsibility from every aspect. This is seriously one of the most meaningful conversations I have had on Clean Beauty Scene. We discussed many important issues.

Creating a sustainable economy and providing jobs for women in Togo is one of Olowo-n’djo's top priorities. Alaffia has directly improved the lives of over 250,000 individuals in Togo. Proceeds are returned to communities in Togo to fund community empowerment and gender equality initiatives, such as maternal health care, education, reforestation and regenerative agriculture. Olowo-n’djo explains how the ingredients they use benefit and nourish your skin but also how they are ethically sourced and why that is incredibly important. You are going to learn a lot from this conversation, I know you'll enjoy it and be inspired.

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Do you crave salty carbs or are you more of a sweet treat indulger? I have a serious sweet tooth. Cravings can be super frustrating and really knock you off your game when it comes to reaching your health and weight loss goals. There are many effective ways to conquer your food cravings. In this episode, I'm sharing a quick and easy tip that is sure to help you. It might sound simple but it works.

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First Clean Beauty Scene bonus episode! I thought it would be fun to do short bonus episodes asking my guests fun rapid fire questions to get to know them better. First up: Uncut With Rene Bartosh, Pure & Coco CEO.

Essential oils have powerful healing properties. There are many different oils that offer a variety of wellness benefits including stress relief, increased focus, better sleep, and more. Some are especially healing for autoimmunity. It's important to note that while essential oils are incredibly useful they must be used properly and not all essential oils are for every person or situation. 

It's always best to seek guidance which is why I am very pleased to have the founder of Spectrum of Wellness, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and essential oils educator AnnaLaura Brown on the show this week to tell us how essential oils help assist with autoimmune issues and how to get started using them to help with your wellness journey. She also shares helpful advice on lifestyle changes and methods to naturally relieve symptoms and thrive when you have an autoimmune disease.

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Eczema is awful. If you are plagued with itching, cracking, bleeding skin you know the pain. Dermatitis and skin issues of any kind can have a terrible impact on your quality of life. If you are one of the millions who have skin issues you have likely tried several different treatments that don't work well.

In this episode, Rene' Bartosh, Pure & Coco CEO shares advice to finally get long term relief from your eczema. After suffering from severely dry and eczema skin for as long as she could remember, Rene' created a solution to the problem that works both short term and long-term for naturally healthy, soft, moisturized and glowing skin year-round. Pure & Coco is a clean, vegan, coconut skincare line that delivers impressive results for dry, eczema skin. It is also beneficial for mature skin made with nourishing ingredients that give your skin a natural healthy glow.

Rene also shares her top tips for a simple yet effective 3-step skincare routine that can absolutely transform the look and feel of your skin and save you time, money and frustration.

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Are you curious about Intermittent Fasting? It's on trend but it's not some new fad, it's been around a long time. Intermittent Fasting is a proven method not only for weight loss but it also offers a number of phenomenal health benefits for your body and your brain. I find it very effective. In this episode, you'll hear all about the basics of Intermittent Fasting as well as the different types of techniques you can choose from. I also go over who it's right for and who may not be a good candidate.

If you've thought about trying it but have resisted because you fear it will be too hard or you'll starve, it's actually easier than you think and it's not about starvation! Do you have trouble losing weight or lose and gain the same pounds over and over again, Intermittent Fasting could be your solution. Our bodies need a rest and recovery period from digesting food in order to run at an optimal level for cell regeneration, fat burning and disease control. However, it must be done properly to be effective. 

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Most of us fear growing older and what it does to our health but it doesn't have to be something to fear. Your health and longevity is largely in your control. Your lifestyle dictates at least 75% of your health, looks and longevity. Five regions around the world, known as Blue Zones prove this. People living in Blue Zones are not only living to see their 100th birthday, but they are thriving in their twilight years. That's the objective - not just living a long life but feeling good and being happy while enjoying a beautiful quality of life. These areas have extremely low rates of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and other illness. In Costa Rica there lives a 107-year-old woman who cuts her grass-- using a machete!

It's more than diet and exercise, as I always preach, it's all about your lifestyle! In this episode, Sarah Bonneville, Founder & CEO of SKE Creative Media and sustainability coach shares interesting intel on how the people in Blue Zones live. We discuss the lifestyles of these centenarians and things we can do to incorporate these rather simple habits into our own lives. Take action and implement some of these habits to improve your health, happiness and longevity.

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Happy Earth Day Savvy Beauties! Do you want to go green and live a more eco friendly lifestyle but find it a bit overwhelming and wonder where to start? Or maybe you're in your eco groove but would like to do more. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth. In celebration of this day honoring our beautiful planet, I'm sharing some easy actionable tips to help you go green and do your part in restoring our earth without overhauling and changing too much of your lifestyle. If you are concerned about climate change, make some eco friendly changes in your own home. What’s going on in your home affects the earth. It starts with you. Earth Day is every day.

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans held demonstrations across the country rallying for a healthy, sustainable environment. We still face many of the same environmental issues as we did on that first Earth Day when founder, Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin Senator at the time, was inspired to make a difference after the devastation of the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, a beautiful coastal town here in Southern California not too far from where I grew up and where I now live.

Connect with your inner flower child and take action by implementing the tips that resonate with you. Every eco step you take is another step to a healthier environment. These tips also help your health immensely because many things we do for our planet also reduce your toxic load. The EPA ranks indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental health risks.

Happy Earth Day!

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Many people consider clutter to be the mess on the floor or the stacks of unfiled papers on your desk, but it comes in many forms. Clutter is actually anything that stops you from living the life you want to live. When your physical surroundings are cluttered, you'll likely see that manifest on the inside. A cluttered space creates a cluttered mind.

In this episode, Lisa Zawrotny, Certified Stress Management & Productivity Coach, and founder of Positively Productive Systems provides tips on how to declutter your life by starting with small changes that help you alleviate stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. What she shares also helps tremendously with time management!

Passive clutter, a term Lisa coined, is uncontrolled information that demands your attention. This comes in many different forms including emails and the need to clear our inbox. In a world of information overload, filtering and receiving information on your own terms is key to simplifying your life and making space for the things that really matter.

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Intermittent fasting has gained popularity over the past few years but it's not a trendy diet fad. It's a healthy lifestyle technique that has been around and studied for a very long time. I absolutely love it! It has saved me in many ways. Intermittent fasting is incredibly effective for weight loss and weight maintenance but it also offers a multitude of powerful health benefits for your body and your brain. Are you resistant to trying intermittent fasting because you’re afraid you’ll go hungry or won’t be able to do it? It's easier than you think. However, it must be done properly to be effective. 

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When you're trying to lose or maintain weight, consuming an adequate amount of protein is essential, however, it's not just what you're eating but how you are eating. There are several important factors when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off successfully. It's not as simple as calories in, calories out. Eating food in the right balance is crucial to heal your body and keep blood sugar levels steady so your body burns fat for fuel which also gives you more energy. Check out this episode to learn more. 

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Do you follow #cleanbeauty on Instagram? Beware of it. That particular hashtag can't always be trusted, it doesn't ensure that the products are actually safe and clean. Be careful where you get your clean beauty information. In this episode, I'll tell you exactly why and what's really happening so you can prevent yourself from falling for misleading information and misrepresentation of clean beauty. Not everyone does their research. There is a lot of greenwashing going on and many influencers don't realize that they are duped. Stick with me and you'll know when #cleanbeauty is being used authentically and you won't get greenwashed, savvy beauty!

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Is all of this mask wearing is doing a number on your skin? A year ago we had never even heard the term maskne, now so many are suffering from it. If you have Maskne aka mask acne, the new acne caused by constantly wearing masks this episode will help help tremendously. In this episode, Dr. Alpa Patel, a retired pediatrician with a background in biochemistry and CEO and Founder of Luvanya gives shares how to take care of your face after wearing your mask for hours and skincare methods to help you treat and prevent maskne. She also tells us all about several nourishing, fortifying ingredients that are 100% clean and natural that truly make a difference for your skin.

Blue light exposure from our devices that we are constantly on is also damaging our skin. Dr. Patel gives us practical advice to mitigate that damage. Whip out your pen and paper and get ready to take notes as Dr. Patel walks us through her best tips for staying healthy and taking care of our skin naturally.

Dr. Patel has suffered severe health issues, chronic illnesses, surgeries and treatments -- all of which forced her to leave her pediatric practice. The treatments were doing more harm than good and were damaging her skin. She began researching botanicals, natural oils, and ayurvedic ingredients, and after bringing her skin back to life, knew she had discovered something she wanted to share with the world. Thus, Luvanya was born: a 100% clean, non-toxic skincare brand, which combines science with nature, creating the most visible and effective results and you have a chance to win some of her products, be sure to enter our giveaway.

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This week I'm sharing the interview I did on the Healthy Happy Autoimmune Podcast with AnnaLaura Brown. We have a great discussion about the importance of clean beauty and skincare, how to recognize if something is clean, what you can and should do to improve your skincare and the products you use, no fear mongering. You'll hear my story and some of my favorite clean beauty products as well as a few of the worst toxins to avoid.

AnnaLaura helps people with allergies and autoimmune disorders not just survive but thrive so if you have allergies or any autoimmune issues check out more of her podcast episodes and her site. We also talk about why toxins are destroying your thyroid and leading to Hashimoto's and many other autoimmune problems. She’ll be a guest on Clean Beauty Scene in the very near future!

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There are many things in our environment and diet that affect our estrogen levels and disrupt the natural flow of our hormones. In several episodes, we've discussed how environmental toxins adversely affect our hormones, this is why reducing toxic load is very important when it comes to our reproductive system and menstrual cycle. As women, we have our menstrual cycle for over thirty years, dealing with painful, at times debilitating cramps, acne and mood swings.

Kristen Lee, a registered nurse who blends yoga and reiki with science, takes a holistic approach to help women heal. After years of dealing with severe symptoms surrounding her cycle, Kristen has turned her pain into her purpose. She believes women can live in season with their cycle, that their experience can be a sacred one instead of a painful one. In this episode, we’ll discuss things we women can do to mitigate issues caused by excess estrogen, get relief from painful PMS, balance our hormones and improve our health.

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When a character in a movie has a heart attack, they typically clutch their chest, have trouble breathing and fall to the ground with sharp chest pains. This is a common reaction but there is a wide range of symptoms associated with a heart attack that do not always include distinct chest pain, especially in women. Can’t stress that point enough, ladies!

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the U.S. and it kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Heart health is not just something to be concerned about when we're older. A recent study by Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities found that heart attack rates have risen among individuals ages 35-54, especially women.

February is Heart Health Month. Your lifestyle dictates your chance of heart problems, including stroke and nearly all other types of illness. 80% of heart disease is preventable, which is good news. In this episode, I share lifestyle tips for a healthy heart, a healthier body and longevity as well as some surprising heart attack symptoms to be aware of that are also associated with other issues so they often go ignored.

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Let’s clear the confusion surrounding the F word. Fragrance. In this episode, you’ll learn the truth about why synthetic fragrance is the #1 ingredient you should stay away from to reduce your body’s toxic burden. Synthetic fragrance is linked to a myriad of diseases and health issues but it also could be the culprit if you or your child suffer from eczema, acne, allergies or asthma.

Avoiding this one ingredient gives you the biggest advantage if you want to create a truly clean, green beauty routine. The Federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act allows companies to include chemicals that are known to be harmful. A deceitful legal loophole proving they have little regard for our health. I break it all down in this episode. You’ll also learn why ‘fragrance-free’ isn’t always safe and I share my secret cheat if you have a signature scent that you can’t part with yet.

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When it comes to sugar most of us eat too much. We all know it’s bad for us - and for our skin - and yet so many of us still have a sweet tooth. Why? Lynne Wadsworth, Founder of Holistic Health and Wellness, LLC. explains that sugar is eight times more addictive than cocaine, with the average American consuming 150lbs of sugar in a year. Self-proclaimed “sugarholic,” Lynne used to suffer from pain and inflammation until she quit eating sugar and watched her health drastically improve.

In this episode, Lynne helps us kick the sugar habit and overcome sugar addiction! You’ll discover helpful tips on how to overcome the emotional component of eating sugar and small, practical ways to implement the advice. Lynne also warns us that added sugar, or fake sugar and the many names it goes by, is hidden in almost all of the foods we consume. She guides us through what we should be eating instead and easy alternatives for sweet treats.

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There are several factors that could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts and health goals. In this episode, I'm highlighting five things you may not have considered that can make a big impact. 

These reasons go beyond the typical things we often hear. Some will likely resonate. One or more could be stalling your progress or thwarting your efforts. I share how you can fix that. Did you know that nearly 80% of people who make new year’s resolutions drop them as soon as February? If that has happened to you, one of these factors may be to blame but you can get back on track. I'm also celebrating episode 25 with a special giveaway! Listen to hear how to enter.

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There is a lot of controversy surrounding what we should and shouldn’t eat but one thing that’s never up for debate is the fact that we all need lots of vegetables every single day. How does getting the nutritional equivalent of a plateful of veggies from one tablet sound? And what if I told you that tablet was actual food, not a supplement? Sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it? It certainly intrigued me.

Clean beauty is not just about avoiding toxins and using clean products, it's also beauty from the inside out which encompasses many healthy lifestyle habits including good nutrition. This week is a hot topic. We are talking about algae which happens to be the most powerful nutrient-dense superfood on the planet.

The country’s leading expert on algae nutrition, Catharine Arnston, Founder & CEO of ENERGYbits, explains the many phenomenal science backed health and beauty benefits. You will find the incredible information that Catharine shares about algae and its history absolutely fascinating.

Algae has thousands more nutrients than any fruit or vegetable containing all essential amino acids, the highest concentration of protein, iron, beta carotene, and antioxidants, as well as B-vitamins, electrolytes, and omega 3’s! It's also the most sustainable food, you know this eco girl loves that aspect as well. You’ll hear about how Spirulina was the first life on earth almost 4 billion years ago!

As Catharine explains in the episode, ENERGYbits tablets are not supplements, they are real food. Algae is a beautiful companion to your clean beauty routine because it naturally helps your body detox. There are tens of thousands of scientific studies validating the benefits of algae, including some about COVID-19. Nutrient-rich algae is highly beneficial in building a strong immune system which is always vital and it's more important than ever right now as we face this pandemic.

I'm partnering with Catharine in a giveaway, you have a chance to win a box of ENERGYbits which gives you a seriously simple way to assimilate this super food into your diet with high quality algae tablets. It's the easiest quickest way to get the equivalent of platefuls of veggies without cooking, peeling, chopping or cleaning! Get ready to take notes, Catharine shares a wealth of knowledge. You might even hear my Cher impression.

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It's time to get in the Flow Savvy Beauties! If you want to enhance your performance, maximize your efficiency, save time and reduce stress and overwhelm you are going to love the concept of Flow. One thing I hear over and over again from clients, women in my Facebook group and my community is that they don't have enough time to eat right, transition to clean beauty, exercise... you name it. 

The beauty of flow is that you get more done in less time, who couldn't use that?! It allows you to perform at your optimal level and get more done in less time so it alleviates stress which is the ultimate cause of illness. 

Peak-performance Executive Coach & Speaker Chris M. King explains how he sets conditions for high flow environments, professional teams and individuals so they experience exponential increases in innovation and effectiveness while eliminating overwhelm and burnout. With a background in spiritual psychology and neuroscience, Chris helps professionals experience dramatic improvements in accountability, effectiveness, efficiency, and goal attainment. Kick 2021 off in perfect Flow.

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Because toxins wreak havoc on our health, they also affect how we look. Toxins do no favors for a savvy beauty. They age us both on the inside and the outside. They can even cause bad breath! Not sexy. The good news is that we can mitigate many of the harmful, ugly effects by reducing toxic load. 

In this episode, Nutritionist & Holistic Lifestyle Expert Kristen Owens and I have an in depth conversation about how we can detox our lifestyle on various levels to minimize our body's toxic burden and balance pH levels which makes us look and feel better at any age. Kristen is on a mission is to provide women and families around the world the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to look and feel their best while aging into more energized vibrant lives. She shares knowledge on detoxing our lifestyle for improved digestion, clearer skin, better sleep, reduced anxiety and many other benefits. 

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Happy 2021! I'm thrilled to start this shiny new year off with a powerful conversation with one of the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in the country. Fitz Koehler is the voice of some of the most prestigious races in America including the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, DC Wonder Woman Run Series, and other prominent races. She appears regularly on FOX, ABC, CBS, and NBC network affiliates and has worked with A-listers including Venus Williams, Brooke Shields, Christina Applegate, and Carl Lewis.

Fitz survived a long, challenging battle with breast cancer enduring 15 months of chemotherapy, 33 rounds of radiation, and several surgeries while continuing to tour the country announcing races. She details her struggles and triumphant journey including the raw, real details that you don't typically hear about. She shares the truth the way your best girlfriend would - the things you wish someone would tell you in her new book, My Noisy Cancer Comeback. You may be shocked to hear about the connection between cancer and sugar. Discover how she kept going and came through stronger with even more purpose and passion for life. She will inspire you. Her story will resonate and bring comfort to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis.

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