Kale in My Teeth

Jordanna Sharp is an entrepreneur, stylist and proud mom who shares essential advice on maximizing your wardrobe. In this episode, Rivki and Jordanna discuss assessing trends, styling outfits, and using her following to support the Jewish community. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:24) - Guest Intro (5:20) - Jordana's Fashion Takes (20:21) - Key Items To Invest In (30:58) - Working With Jordana (38:37) - Styling Simple Outfits (40:57) - Building A Business As A Mom (53:07) - Jewish Pride Find Jordanna: Jordanna's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find Rivki: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rivki's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Meira Cowland is a proud Jewish woman bringing unbiased and current news to her following. In this episode, Rivki and Meira discuss how to address mental health in a challenging period, accumulating news strategically, and keeping a positive mindset. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:24) - Guest Intro (9:22) - Keeping A Positive Mindset (26:30) - Protecting Mental Health In Challenging Times (31:50) - Accumulating News Strategically (37:03) - Meira's Live News Report Find Meira: Meira's Instagram⁠. Find Rivki: ⁠⁠⁠Rivki's Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

Caroline D'Amore is the founder of Pizza Girl Inc. and a vibrant activist. In this episode, Rivki and Caroline discuss the current state of antisemitism, their experience in Israel, and how they are reconciling. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:01) - Guest Intro (5:46) - Past Experiences Molding For The Future (16:30) - Anticemitiscm As A Trend (24:22) - Caroline and Rivki's Experience In Israel (44:38) - Being Orthodox In Society (46:02) - Reconciling The Cause (53:314) - How To Support Find Caroline: Caroline's Instagram. Find Rivki: ⁠⁠Rivki's Instagram⁠⁠.

Gwen Hefner is the woman behind the Makerista, a community that loves to discover unique thrifted pieces be it clothing or furniture. In this episode, Rivki and Gwen discuss her top thrifting tips, restoring old furniture, and designing a modern yet unique home. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:05) - Guest Intro (10:12) - Guide To Thrifting (13:33) - Thrifting And Restoring Furniture (27:02) -  Creating A Traditional Home That Feels Current (40:30) - The Loneliness Of Ambition (44:55) - Gwen's New Home Design Find Gwen: Gwen's Instagram⁠. Find Rivki: ⁠Rivki's Instagram⁠.

Michal Kurtis is a former Director of Fashion Office & Merchandising at Barneys, Chanel, and Dior. In this episode, Rivki and Michal discuss making a name in the fashion industry, networking properly and how to start out as an influencer. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:00) - Guest Intro (9:03) - Breaking Into The Fashion Industry  (15:41) - Networking Properly (24:24) - Trends In Fashion (40:13) - Starting Out As An Influencer (49:06) - Michal's Top Fashion Tips Find Michal: Michal's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram.

Chloe is a talk show host on E Talk and the founder of Healthy Is Hot. In this episode, Rivki and Chloe discuss dealing with burnout, breaking into the entertainment industry, and Chloe's tips for a healthy life. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:30) - Guest Intro (11:24) - Dealing With Burnout (15:31) - Life Of A Talkshow Host (22:36) - Breaking Into The Entertainment Industry  (28:32) - Chloe's Other Life As A Life/Health Coach (45:05) - Chloe's Takeaways Find Chloe: Chloe's Instagram. Find Rivki:⁠⁠ Rivki's Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Rivki's Blog⁠⁠.

Diane McLaren is the host of the Healthy You Naturally podcast as well as an ambassador for Nature's Sunshine Supplements. In this episode, Diane gives Rivki & the listeners her optimal recommendations for supplements regarding health, digestion and beauty. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:42) - Guest Intro (6:41) - Dianne's General Supplement Recommendations (12:26) - Frequency Needed For Supplements To Show Results  (14:57) - Supplements For Mental Health (25:15) - Supplements For Digestion  (37:44) - Diagnosing Rivki For Optimal Supplements  (44:30) - Supplements For Beauty Find Diane: Diane's Instagram, Nature's Sunshine Instagram⁠. Find Rivki:⁠ Rivki's Instagram⁠, ⁠Rivki's Blog⁠.

Mussie Epstein is a personal stylist based out of New York City. In this episode, Rivki & Mussie discuss styling tips for beginners, where Mussie finds inspiration and the benefits of closet editing. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:24) - Guest Intro (6:48) - Finding A Style In Fashion For Beginners (14:36) - Styling With Continuity (21:22) - Rules & Guidelines Mussie Uses When Styling (24:22) - Closet Editing  (33:03) - Adoring Fashion, Despising Shopping (42:39) - Mussie's Fashion Inspiration Find Mussie: Mussie's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Kate Arends is an interior designer and creator of world renowned social media page, witanddelight_. In this episode, Rivki and Kate discuss interior design styles, handling burnout, and forecasts for future design trends. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:24) - Guest Intro (13:28) - Kate's Personal Interior Design Style (23:07) - Speaking To Interior Designers About Your Vision (34:39) - Traits Of A Successful Woman (37:00) - Handling Burnout (38:15) - Trends/Patterns In Interior Design (48:25) - Budgeting With Non-Budget Items (51:49) - Future Forecasts In Interior Design Find Kate: Kate's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Jennifer Freed specializes in mixing astrology with psychology to guide people to follow the map to their souls. In this episode, Rivki and Jennifer discuss dealing with self-criticism, how the domains influence your life, and why astrology and psychology are a strong pair together. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:24) - Guest Intro (1:48) - Psychology & Astrology Together (9:53) - Dark Sides & Self-Criticism (16:44) - Handling Gossip (19:14) - Everything About Domains (24:44) - How Domains Influence Design & Creativity Find Jennifer: Jennifer's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Taylor Frankel is the co-founder of Nude Stix & Nude Stix Skin. In this episode, Rivki and Taylor discuss the tribulations of building a business with your family, managing a busy schedule, and launching a global business. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:35) - Guest Intro (5:07) - Building A Company With Your Family (10:56) - Managing A Busy Schedule (18:38) - Starting Before You're Ready (20:47) - Founding Nude Stix (34:43) - Being An Influencer Vs Working With Influencers (39:52) - Launching Nude Stix To The Public (42:47) - Taylor's Takeaways Find Taylor: Taylor's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Alongside her sister, Erin Foster co-founded the clothing brand Favourite Daughter & podcast Worlds First Podcast. She has also built a following on her own personal pages. In this episode, Rivki & Erin discuss niching down as a creator, leaning on your limitations, and building a healthy relationship. CHAPTER MARKERS (0:30) - Guest Intro (3:39) - Niching Down As A Creator (6:02) - Building Erin's Brand Favourite Daughter (14:55) - Speaking Up For Humanitarian Causes (22:12) - Leaning In On Limitations (26:17) - Standing Out In The Podcast Scene (32:47) - Green Flags In A Relationship (39:01) - Being Sober Curious (46:13) - Attachment Styles In Friendships & Relationships (52:36) - Erin's Day In The Life Find Erin: Erin's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Penina is hairstylist who took her passion & created a following on Instagram. In this episode, Rivki & Penina discuss the business skills needed to be an influencer, creating boundaries with your community, and the husbands join for a special couples segment. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:17) - Guest Intro (5:51) - When To Know To Take A Step Back (9:10) - Creating Boundaries With A Community (22:24) - Business Skills Needed For Content Creation (26:09) - Unexpected Truths About Being An Influencer (29:37) - Responsibility Of The Creator To Please Their Followers (39:23) - Rivki & Penina's Husbands Join For Marriage Talk Find Penina: Penina's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Kyla Fox is the a therapist, speaker, writer and founder of the Kyla Fox Centre. Her aim is to change how we treat and understand eating disorders & women's health. In this episode, Rivki & Kyla discuss the differences between disordered eating & eating disorders, how to effectively recover, and creating a balance with food while raising children. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:01) - Guest Intro Kyla Fox (4:02) - The Difference Between Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating (13:52) - Recovering From Disordered Eating (16:51) - Misconceptions About Eating Disorders (18:52) - Why Eating Disorders Are On The Rise & How To Treat Them (27:19) - Types Of Therapy Kyla Utilizes In Her Practice (32:13) - Living With A Disorder (35:08) - Community Questions (45:05) - Creating Balance With Food While Raising Kids (54:02) - Harmful Terminology (59:19) - Resources To Learn More About Disordered Eating Find Kyla: Kyla's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Blimie Heller is the woman behind Unconditional Parenting, a platform helping parents build relationships with their children. In this episode, Rivki & Blimie discuss the evolution of parenting over generations, coping with dysregulation, and setting exceptions with your children. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:42) - Guest Intro (2:43) - The Unconditional Parenting Perspective (7:31) - The Evolution of Parenting (14:41) - Regulation & Dysregulation With Children (35:47) - Rivki's Personal Experiences With Dysregulation (55:43) - Learning The Developmental Progress Of Your Child (59:27 - Listener's Questions (01:08:10) - Expectations Of Children Find Blimie: Blimie's Instagram, Blimie's Website. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Jordana Hart is a holistic nutritionist who specializes in living a complete & balanced life. In this episode, Rivki & Jordana discuss their wellness negotiables, sticking to your goals, and effective supplements. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:15) - Guest Intro (2:11) - Wellness Negotiables (10:07) - Sticking To & Delaying Goals (14:16) - Turning A Habit Into Routine (21:25) - Achieving Balance (31:43) - Wellness Trends (39:42) - Supplements That Work (42:09) - Time Management Tips (45:04) - Jordana's Morning & Nighttime Routine (47:05) - Benefits Of Lemon Water Find Jordana: Jordana's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Esti Hamilton is motivational speaker, Torah teacher, and host of the Get Inspired Podcast. In her second appearance on Kale In My Teeth, Rivki & Esti discuss their experiences with Rosh Hashanah, finding fulfilment, and overcoming fear. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:18) - Guest Intro (4:18) - Growing Through Fear (11:45) - Finding Your Purpose (24:10) - Evolving To Become Your Complete Self (40:37) - Preparing For Rosh Hashanah Find Esti: Esti's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Siffat Haider is the co-founder of Arrae and host of The Dream Bigger Podcast. In this episode, Rivki & Siffat discuss Arrae's branding strategy, Siffat's wellness habits and the importance of sleep. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:01) - Guest Intro (10:11) - What Is Arrae? (15:59) - Arrae's Branding Strategy (23:32) - Is Social Media Necessary For Every Business? (28:05) - Non-Negotiable Wellness Routines (33:23) - Good & Bad Wellness Habits (42:35) - The Importance Of Sleep (49:08) - Building A Business With Your Significant Other (56:45) - Siffat's Top 5 Takeaways Find Siffat: Siffat's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Dr. Shannon Ritchey is an experienced personal trainer & founder of EVLO Fitness specializing in science-based workouts. In this episode, Rivki & Shannon discuss where to start your fitness journey, weightlifting versus cardio, & using your body type to your advantage. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:50) - Guest Intro (4:29) - Where To Start A Fitness Journey (10:06) - Sticking To Routines (15:03) - Debunking Fitness Myths (25:50) - Building Muscle (33:26) - Using Your Body Type To Your Advantage (37:25) - Cardio Vs Weights Ratio (43:17) - Levers & Torque While Lifting Weights (47:42) - Shannon's Non-Negotiables (52:47) - All About EVLO Fitness Find Shannon: Shannon's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Kelsey Heenan is a fitness/nutritional coach & the co-founder of Hiitburn, a lifestyle fitness movement. In this episode, Rivki & Kelsey discuss common fitness myths, how heavy lifting impacts the body, and focusing your mind during burnout. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:27) - Guest Intro (6:06) - Freeing Yourself When Stuck In A Hard Place (14:20) - Where To Begin A Fitness Journey (21:04) - Kelsey's Training Methods (31:08) - Common Fitness Myths (36:42) - Light Vs Heavy Lifting (47:11) - Recalibrating After Burnout (52:50) - Is Overachieving Good For Mental Health? (58:42) - Kelsey's Fitness Non-Negotiables (01:12:53) - Final Takeaways Find Kelsey: Kelsey's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Myriam Sandler is the mind behind Mothercould, a community where Myriam shares her motherhood & parenting knowledge. In this episode, Rivki & Myriam discuss the importance of independent play for kids, being a mom influencer, and Myriam's top parenting takeaways. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:26) - Guest Intro (2:11) - How Myriam Got Started (9:13) - Why Play Is So Important For Your Kids (20:03) - Balancing Parenting & Social Media (22:36) - A Content Creating Mom's Daily Schedule (29:27) - The Fundamentals Of Being Of Social Media (37:36) - Teaching Your Kids Effectively (43:49) - Top Motherhood Hacks (53:56) - Myriam's Parenting Takeaways Find Myriam: Myriam's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Sari Diskin is a lifestyle influencer ranging from healthy recipes to honest motherhood content. In this episode, Rivki & Sari discuss the balancing a heathy life, mental health fundamentals, and evolving content on social media. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:30) - Guest Intro (6:22) - Standing Out On Social Media (8:17) - Creating Recipes From Scratch (11:30) - Unexpected Things That Come With Motherhood (23:19) - Evolving On Social Media With Your Community (25:00) - Content Creation & Posting Schedule (32:02) - Mental Health Fundamentals (45:28) - Balancing A Busy Life (50:57) - Sari's Day In The Life (54:44) - Life Tips From Sari Find Sari: Sari's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog.

Dr. Aliya Visram is a chiropractor, acupuncturist, & founder of Wellbe Family Wellness in Toronto. In this episode, Rivki and Aliya discuss common chiropractic issues from her patients, using the 50/10 rule, and strategies for growing a social media presence. Use code KIMT10 at Dr. Aliya's Store bloombalance.co CHAPTER MARKERS (2:27) - Guest Intro (5:16) - Aliya's Origin Story (13:17) - Common Chiropractic Issues From Patients (19:46) - Reversing Jaw Pain (23:25) - Eastern Vs Western Medicine (26:00) - Proper Desk Configuration For Prime Ergonomics (33:34) The 50/10 Rule (41:11) - Benefits Of Self-Grounding (44:22) - What Is A Gua Sha & Why You Should Be Using It (51:43) - Building An Audience On Social Media Find Aliya: Aliya's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog

Yaeli Vogel is a self-made fine art designer with inspiration coming from her Jewish heritage. In this episode, Rivki and Yaeli discuss the process of building a creative business, finding inspiration for new projects, and learning from mistakes to improve character in the future. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:21) - Guest Intro (3:52) - Building A Business From Passion & Purpose (9:01) - Refining A Signature Style (12:07) - Growth Strategies For Social Media Followings (14:53) - Coping With Burnout (18:32) - Consistent Characteristics Among Creatives (25:37) - Connecting With Women Outside The Art World (26:35) - Finding Inspiration For Projects (31:06) - Keeping Faith In The Face Of Self-Deprecation (34:07) - Breaking Into A New Industry (38:18) - Learning From Mistakes (43:18) - Final Takeaways From Yaeli Find Yaeli: Yaeli's Instagram, Yaeli's Website. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog

Candice Kaye is a professional interior designer who has influenced many businesses such as Papi Steakhouse in Miami and numerous Planta locations. In this episode, Rivki and Candice discuss the processes of interior design, dealing with perfectionism, and avoiding burnout. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:30) - Guest Intro / Candice's Interior Design Experiences (14:47) - Candice's Signature Style (17:08) - Processes Of Interior Design (19:58) - Working With High Level Celebrities (27:10) - Learning Impactful Work Ethic / Dealing With Perfectionism (42:11) - Avoiding Burnout As A Professional (49:33) - Characteristics Of Successful Business People (55:56) - Advice For Young Professionals Starting Their Career (01:01:21) - Do Achieving Goals Result In Happiness? (01:05:19) - Breaking Into The Interior Design Industry Find Candice: Candice's Instagram, Candice's Website. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog

Esti Hamilton is motivational speaker, Torah teacher, and host of the Get Inspired Podcast. In this episode, Rivki and Esti chat about recharging during Shavous, engaging in Jewish holidays as a woman, and working with brands as a Jewish influencer. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:34) - Guest Intro (3:22) - Refuelling During Jewish Holidays (9:35) - Engaging In Shavuos As A Woman (15:42) - Showing Gratitude For Being Jewish (20:20) - Working With Brands As A Jewish Influencer (25:00) - Practicing Spirituality In The Current World Find Esti: Esti's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog

Shevy Guitta is the creator of The Shevy Method, which is a tried and true system to authentically and organically grow on social platforms. In this episode, Rivki and Shevy explore the current state of social media, where individuals & businesses should target their content, and the platforms that are most relevant today. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:25) - Guest Intro (7:56) - Differentiating Types Of Content On Instagram (11:30) - TikTok Vs Instagram (15:25) - Requirements For Successful Social Media Content (21:17) - Scheduling Instagram Posts (26:28) - Strategies For Batching Content (29:59) - Consistently Posting At The Same Time (31:06) - What Makes Content Go Viral (35: 56) - Hashtags in 2022 (39:42) - Growing On Social Media While Remaining Private (49:22) - Five Tips To Build A Following (52:06) - The Future Of Social Media (55:42) - The Importance Of A Curated Feed (58:36) - Do Giveaways Work? Find Shevy: Shevy's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog 

Katie Crew is an entrepreneur and fitness coach. Katie trains her followers through curated tips on Instagram as well as on her personal website where her full catalogue of workout plans can be found. On today's episode, Rivki and Katie explore the world of fitness including beginner training tips, increasing results from a workout, and getting back to the gym after pregnancy. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:19) - Guest Intro (4:19) - Tips For Fitness Beginners (13:30) - Benefits Of Weight Training (18:49) - How To Maximize A New Workout Plan (22:20) - Increasing Intensity Of Workouts Without A Variety Of Equipment (23:51) - The Truth Behind Working Out To Failure (28:25) - Misconceptions From Female Fitness & Bulking Up (35:48) - How Katie Structures Her Workouts (46:22) - Restarting Exercise After Pregnancy (56:57) - Rivki & Katie's Pregnancy Experiences Find Katie: Katie's Instagram, Katie's Website. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog

Elizabeth is a Jewish activist & Zionist as well as a mom of three. In this episode, Rivki and Elizabeth go deep into supporting a cause in the public eye, prioritizing tasks in life, and facing alcoholism in the current world. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:34) - Guest Intro (7:25) - Becoming a Vocal Advocate for Israel (12:06) - Speaking to People Who Share Opposite Beliefs (15:20) - Teaching Your Kids The Values & History of Judaism (19:05) - Prioritizing Tasks For The Cause (26:18) - ReTheRun (28:03) - Announcing Sobriety To Elizabeth's Community (37:43) - Processes on Remaining Sober (39:54) - Elizabeth's View on Drinking Culture (48:22) - Facing Loneliness While Following Your Life's Path (51:48) - Sticking to a Challenging Goal (59:11) - Dealing With Sobriety At Social Events (01:00:35) - Advice For Everyone Starting On Their Journey Find Elizabeth: Elizabeth's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog

Natalie is the Co-Founder of the Gee Beauty Makeup Brand and Studio. Gee Beauty is a multi-generational makeup brand with beauty studios in Toronto and Miami. In this episode, Rivki and Natalie discuss the common mistakes with skincare, current makeup trends, and the systems that go into a family run business. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:32) - Guest Intro (7:51) - Common Skincare Mistakes (10:35) - Removing Intimidation From Skincare (19:05) - Overcoming The Fear of Using New Skin Products (22:49) - Good & Bad Skincare Trends (27:13) - Skincare For Acne Prone Skin (31:17) - Natalie's Personal Skin Routine (39:11) - The Minimal Routine Natalie Recommends (42:16) - Current Makeup Trends (51:32) - Growing Gee Beauty as a Family Business Find Natalie: Natalie's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog

Jennifer is the founder of Front Row Live, a personal concierge and styling business built from the ground up. In this episode, Rivki and Jennifer chat about building a brand on social media, interacting with all types of clients, and being an entrepreneur with kids. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:34) - Jennifer's Intro (5:02) - How Front Row Live Was Born (10:58) - Jennifer's Day In The Life (12:39) - Craziest Requests of Front Row Live (13:28) - Future Trends Forecast (19:54) - Highest In Demand Products Right Now (22:58) - Designer Fashion in 2022 (29:41) - Jennifer's Experience at the Alexander McQueen Show (36:28) - Jennifer's Go-To Pieces (42:30) - Body Diversity on the Runway (43:13) - Dealing With Bothersome Clients (51:26) - Finding Time To Decompress as an Entrepreneur (55:07) - Front Row Live's Future (58:37) - Growing the Business as a Sole Proprietor (01:03:31) - Where to Start When Dressing in Designer Find Jennifer: Front Row Live's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com

Dale and Elizabeth are the founders of Sweats & The City as well as the Orro App. The duo strive to bring the best fitness routines and wellness tips straight to your home through their extensive network and app. Rivki, Dale, and Elizabeth discuss how Sweats & The City was built, why they left the corporate world to follow their passions, and fitness for tips for anyone interested in health. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:28) - Guests Intro (3:30) - How Sweats & The City Was Born (8:27) - Creating a Community On Social Media (13:55) - Building a Business With a Partner (18:30) - Evolving Fitness Journeys (23:20) - Setting Priorities With a Busy Schedule (27:27) - Selecting Suitable Trainers for the Programs (30:48) - Syncing Cycles With Exercise (34:13) - Wellness Trends That Don't Stick (37:18) - Trends & Products That Are Worth The Hype (41:47) - Advice for Fitness Beginners (45:34) - How the Orro App Was Started (47:27) - Final Remarks Find Dale & Elizabeth: Sweats & The City Instagram, Orro App's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com

Kate Taylor-Martin is the founder of Nutbar, a superfood cafe with multiple locations in Toronto. With Nutbar, Kate's mission is to transform how people look at the ingredients in their food and swap them with foods that optimize personal health. Rivki and Kate explore the effects of implementing essential daily routines such as cold showers and adaptogens as well as how these practices impact hormones. This is the fourth episode of hormone health month, focusing on female hormone health. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:19) - Kate's Intro (3:21) - Finding Balance in a Hectic World (11:18) - How Nutbar Was Created (16:05) - What Makes Nutbar Special (21:01) - Medical Mushrooms Explained (24:32) - Adaptogens Role On Stress (26:54) - Best Types of Adaptogens and Where to Find Them (30:25) - Maca's Effect on Hormones (32:36) - Forge Hyperfood's Antigens (32:58) - Swapping Common Unhealthy Foods Out Of Your Diet (36:33) - How to Reduce Sugar In Children's Lives (43:40) - Implementing Cold Therapy Into Daily Routines (55:40) - Benefits of Cold Showers (56:22) - Benefits of Proper Hydration (58:44) - How Breathing Affects Our Thoughts and Emotions (01:01:22) - Phones and Coffee In The Morning? (01:02:19) - Nightly Routines (01:04:39) - Guest's Upbringing and Path To Wellness Find Kate: Nutbar's Instagram, Nutbar's Website. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog  Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com

Meg Gaic is the founder of The Get Glow Method, where she specializes in addressing and solving hormonal acne. In this episode, Rivki and Meg dive into the root causes of acne, how to safely get off birth control, and taking a holistic approach to personal health. This is the third episode of hormone health week, focusing on female hormone health. CHAPTER MARKERS (2:03) - Get Glow Method Intro (5:38) - Three Methods of Holistic Healing (9:25) - Pinpointing cause of acne (11:03) - Order of The Holistic Healing Methods (14:07) - How to Maintain a Healthy Mindset While Healing Acne (16:23) - How Acne is a Signal For Overall Body Health (20:30) - Debunking Common Acne Myths About Food (23:11) - Productive Supplements (24:04) - Stabilizing the Three Female Reproductive Hormones (27:46) - Underrated and Overrated Acne Treatments (29:53) - Tips for Younger People with Acne (30:40) - Face Mapping (31:27) - Causes of Back Acne (32:01) - Unexpected Reasons for Acne (34:09) - Accutane & Western Medicine Solving Your Acne (36:52) - How IUD's Affect The Body (37:27) - Diagnosing Specific Acne Causes (40:38) - Final Tips on Hormonal Health With Skin (43:30) - Skincare Products and Sleep Hygiene Find Meg: Meg's Instagram, Meg's Website. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com

Ashleigh Norris is the founder of The Soulful Sprout, where she specializes in finding the root causes of hormone and gut imbalances. In this episode, Rivki and Ashleigh discuss the optimal routines for gut health, how birth control regulates hormones, and loving your liver. This is the second episode of hormone health week, focusing on female hormone health. CHAPTER MARKERS Soulful Sprout Intro - (1:40) Causes of Hormone Imbalances - (3:51) Purpose of Hormones - (7:24) Recognizing Hormone Imbalances - (10:50) Health Advice From Peers vs Professionals - (12:54) Healing With A Busy Schedule - (15:46) How to Optimize and Fix Hormone Imbalances - (17:39) How Movement Influences Hormones - (22:02) Gut and Liver Health Explained - (27:12) Loving Your Liver - (31:46) Running Optimally In Today's World - (32:55) Effects of Ordinary Chemicals on the Body - (41:16) How Colonics Influence the Body - (43:09) Birth Control's Impact On Hormones - (45:07) EMF Exposure - (47:56) Serotonin in the Gut - (53:48) Where to Start Improving Hormone and Gut Health - (57:48) Find Ashleigh: Ashleigh's Instagram, Ashleigh's Website Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com

Miranda Popen is a women's health expert who specializes in female monthly cycles and hormone imbalances. In this episode, Rivki and Miranda sit to talk about the female's 3 reproductive hormones: progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone, how to recognize the signs of imbalanced hormone, and some practical tips on how to optimize them. This episode is all about laying the groundwork for the next couple of episodes which will be focused on female hormone health. CHAPTER MARKERS Miranda's intro - 1:28 Definition and purpose of hormones - 5:57 Factors of varying progesterone levels - 9:52 About Estrogen - 12:25 Alcohol, brain fog & estrogen -14:08 What low estrogen looks like - 19:36 About testosterone- 22:09 How to manage testosterone - 27:03 Dealing with imbalances- 29:41 Training around your cycle - 33:15 How to expect to feel when hormones are rising l falling-37:46 Mood changes within the phases - 46.18 Skin during the phases - 49:39 Using the phases of the moon to match your cycle - 53:05 Metabolism changes within the phases of the cycles and how to eat within the phases -56:26 The connection between cravings and hormones - 1:00:00 blood sugar levels and hormonal levels connection - 1:02:05 Practical tips to stabilize the 3 hormones - 1:06:25 food items to incorporate to stabilize the hormones- 1:10:10 Find Miranda: Miranda's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com

Lelet NY is a luxury hair accessories brand founded by New York city-based hair accessories designer, Sara Bieler Sasson. In this episode, Rivki and Sara sit down to chat about building a brand and business alongside being a mother. Sara shares her origin story on how Lelet NY was founded after leaving her corporate job and designing hair accessories for her daughter. She discusses how she's learned to pivot in her career and also how she has not let the fear of failure hold her back. This episode is guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired to take on dreams and believe in yourself! CHAPTER MARKERS: Intro - 2:10 Sara's origin story: 7:28 Where the name ‘Lelet NY' is from - 13:43 Evolution of the brand - 17:36 Sara's mindset with failure - 19:45 Booksmart vs Streetsmart - 24:22 Practical elements for starting a business and figuring out logistics - 28:38 Paying attention to feedback - 32:36 Paying attention to what your community wants - 35:47 Some of Sara's early milestones with Lelet NY - 37:55 Sara's most memorable creation - 42:20 Lelet NY Instagram/social management - 46:19 Motherhood and growing a business - 52:43 Final takeaway - 1:01:45 Where to shop Lelet - 1:02:55 Find Lelet NY: - Lelet NY Instagram Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Chaya Stern is an occupational therapist who specializes in feeding therapy and coaching parents in feeding. Her mission is to help parents decrease stress during mealtimes and increase variety. Rivki and Chaya talk in-depth about practical strategies to help with feeding even picky kids. Chaya also touches on the importance of observing and learning your kid's cues when it comes to food to foster a healthy conception and idea around it. CHAPTER MARKERS Chaya's Intro - 1:46 Foundational concepts of Chaya's methods - 4:20 The parents' and child's responsibility - 8:27 Being flexible as a parent and implementing exceptions - 17:43 Integrating family mealtimes with picky kids - 20:17 Navigating a child copying eating patterns of a close family member - 23:51 Making more stable meal time for your kids and snack ideas- 27:41 Why we shouldn't lie to kids - 30:2 Helping a picky eater develop more variety into their palette - 33:43 Why you shouldn't bribe kids to eat - 38:29 How food habits/patterns can be connected to a kid's personality - 40:18 Practical strategies for dealing with picky eaters - 45:36 Chaya's top meal strategy - 54:35 Find Chaya: - Chaya's Instagram - Chaya's Website Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Sisters Chaya and Simi are the founders of the clothing brand, The Frock NYC. They recently decided to take a mini-sabbatical online and work in a more condensed fashion. In this episode, Rivki was invited by Chaya and Simi onto their platform to discuss this new journey they've decided to embark on. Rivki leads the conversation by asking deeper questions on what prompted this decision, what they hope their audience can take away, and so much more. Most brands only show their high moments, but Chaya and Simi's authenticity in the way they run their business, balance their personal lives, and handle change gracefully results in one of Kale in My Teeth's most inspiring episodes. CHAPTER MARKERS Introduction - 4:03 The evolution of their personal lives with work- 5:53 When they realized something needed to change - 16:17 Finding a deeper sense of self-worth - 20:42 When to let go and when to work harder - 25:06 Why did they decide to not hire staff for this period - 29:38 Appreciating the privilege to be able to have this conversation - 33:14 The change in their definition of success - 38:32 Integrating free-thinking in other areas of life - 44:06 Finding inspiration in other people - 47:22 What does this break actually mean? - 51:18 Their defining mission - 58:06 Find The Frock NYC: - @thefrocknyc Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com

Melissa Boloña is the founder of Beauty & the Broth! In this episode, Rivki and Melissa talk about the science and vast benefits of taking bone broth, and share some tips to succeed in the influencer space. For the perfect cocktail or entertainment and education, listen in to this episode! CHAPTER MARKERS Melissa's Intro - 1:32 Melissa's origin story - 2:20 Science of bone broth - 8:04 What microbes are - 12:10 Science of “gut feeling” - 14:23 Meals and supplements - 16:11 What differentiates Beauty & the Broth - 18:57 Building success in social media - 23:20 Possibilities with social media - 25:39 Tips on how to reach out to brands as an influencer - 27:24 Do's and Don'ts when reaching out to brands - 31:43 General advice for starting a page & content creation - 37:25 What's next for Melissa's brand and where to find her - 41:01 Find Melissa: - Melissa's Instagram - Beauty & the Broth Instagram Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Melissa is a jewelry designer and the founder of the Melissa Lovy Jewelry brand! In this episode, Rivki and Melissa discuss it all from building a brand, using Instagram as a platform to advertise her products when this wasn't a thing to do, influencer partnerships as a small business and so much more. If you're looking to start a business, trying to learn how to scale a business, or build a brand identity for your business, this episode is a must listen! CHAPTER MARKERS Melissa's intro - 1:50 Consistent characteristics in a successful business - 3:44 Influencer partnerships - 6:25 Power of Micro-Influencers - 11:04 Influencer and Consumer relationship - 12:58 Brand Identity - 16:55 Importance of being able to pivot in business - 20:44 What makes a social media account engaging: 28:20 Steps Melissa took to scale her business - 31:02 Jewelry trends - 32:46 Melissa's thoughts that keep her motivated - 36:29 Work/Life balance as a parent- 41:11 Melissa's goals for her business - 45:04 Where to find Melissa - 47:38 Find Melissa: - Melissa's Instagram - Melissa Lovy Website Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Frumee is a fashion blogger and influencer. In this episode, Rivki and Frumee discuss it all from parenting, friendships, fashion, the influencer space, and some tips on getting started on social media. This episode is all about two good friends catching up and sharing their perspectives on life so relax and I hope you enjoy this episode! CHAPTER MARKERS Intro - 1:30 staying true to yourself - 3:32 How Frumee learned to evolve and grow on Instagram with the toxicity around it over time - 13:22 Dealing with negative comments - 17:10 Taking the positives out of criticism - 18:41 Best piece of parenting advice ever gotten - 21:12 Non-negotiables and navigating friendship relationships Inane questions received as an influencer & questions that shouldn't be asked - 41:22 Tips on starting out on social media - 46:48 Fashion trend forecasts - 51:58 Find Frumee: - Frumee's Instagram Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Serena is a registered dietician whose goal is to support runners and help them feel comfortable in their skin. She also has a passion for marrying the idea of food and nutrition with fitness in a healthy way and finding peace of mind with food. In this episode, she discusses healthy and efficient ways of fueling your body to perform your best during workouts and debunks popular fitness and nutrition myths. Make sure to give this episode a listen to level up your fitness! CHAPTER MARKERS: Intro: 1:23 Importance of running: 2:38 Serena's origin story: 3:31 Rivki's origin story with fitness: 6:18 Changing your mindset with nutrition: 7:40 How to build up endurance with running: 14:13 Strength workouts to support running: 19:01 The truth about fasted cardio: 22:29 Are pre-workouts and BCAAs worth it?: 24:43 The best form of recovery between workouts: 30:30 Fueling your body before and after workouts: 33:16 Running tips in the wintertime: 38:11 Last-minute takeaways from Serena: 41:00 Find Serana: - Serena's Instagram Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Alaya is a relationship coach who has a passion to help people create the lives they want. In this episode, Alaya reflects on her past and present relationships, sharing tips on growing as an individual as well as within a relationship. If you're curious about how to bring your relationship back to life, whether friendships, familial, or romantic ones, this episode is a must-listen. Chapter Markers: Intro: 1:22 Misconceptions in relationships: 3:30 General deciding factors for a relationship: 7:10 The truth about "potential": 8:31 Components of a successful relationship: 11:11 Accountability with conflicts: 18:16 Alaya's story: 24:17 Alaya's reflections on her relationship: 27:08 How growth and distance affect relationships: 32:07 The importance of internal work and grief: 37:27 Impacts of growth: 47:03 Building relationships through the little things: 52:40 More talk on growth in relationships: 1:04:00 Find Alaya: - Alaya's Instagram Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Ilana Muhlstein is a nutrition and weight loss expert who has used her knowledge of nutrition to lose 100lbs. She's turned her weight loss approach into a Wall Street Journal bestselling book and programs that are helping thousands of people today. In this conversation, Rivki and Ilana discuss popular weight loss and nutrition misconceptions, patterns that lead to weight gain, concepts to help restructure the way people see and think about food, and so much more. Chapter Markers: 00:48- Introduction 5:01- Diet culture misconceptions 8:42- Navigating weight loss while avoiding harmful diet habits 12:50- Ilana's origin story 17:32- Reframing the mindset around the scale 24:17- Accepting the season you're in 28:13- Nutrition misconceptions 29:55- Snags in desired weight loss results 31:13- Where to find Ilana Find Ilana: - Ilana's Instagram - Ilana's Website - Ilana's TikTok Find Rivki: - Rivki's Instagram - Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com/

Chanie Apfelbaum of Busy in Brooklyn is a well known blogger, photographer, and author of Millennial Kosher, creating recipes that reinvent kosher dishes from her Brooklyn kitchen. In this conversation, Rivki and Chanie discuss social media tips, the kosher food scene evolution, and how to grow your career as a working mom.

Alaya, Ms. Ed., is a relationship coach focusing on love, healing, and pleasure, empowering others and destigmatizing polarizing conversations through relationship courses and education. In this explosive interview, Alaya and Rivki discuss the various love languages, with a focus on the widely misunderstood ones and how they translate to relationships on a global level.

Ali Budd is the founder of Ali Budd Interiors, an award winning boutique design firm based out of Toronto with worldwide projects. In this electric conversation, Ali drops wisdom about how to grow a wildly successful business, create wonderful customer rapport, and manage a large team. Rivki and Ali share design tips as well as discuss the importance of advocacy work.

Organic Traditions is a family owned business with over 100 superfoods and unique functional blends, offering every single nutritional cornerstone that comprises a nutrient dense lifestyle. Here, Rivki sits down with Ally Mamalider, Director of Business Strategy and daughter of Organic Traditions founder, Jerry Zeifman. For anyone looking to learn about superfoods, or those who feel overwhelmed by the excess of information out there, this is the perfect place to start.

Emmie Rosenblum and Rachel Ostroy have built highly engaged communities as lifestyle influencers. Emmie's focus stays mainly on fashion and interiors; while Rachel utilizes her creative eye as the owner of luxury boutique Pink Label, and creating fantastical lifestyle photoshoots. Raising awareness for important causes is a consistent thread for the both of them. Here, the three women have a candid conversation on how to grow your page, responsibility to consumers, and what's next for them.

Dini Wigs is a luxury and accessories brand. Her career driven personality has led to the inception of a successful business, and a massive team where her family member's diverse talents are utilized uniquely. Dini's wigs are known for their comfort and wearability, and here, Dini's breaks down the fundamentals of a building a business as a mother, how and where to delegate, and tips on how to maintain your wigs. Bonus guests Rorie Weisberg of @fullnfree and Yaffa Palti of @yaffapalti.