The Allianna Moximchalk Podcast

The holidays are my favorite time of the year! For years it was also the most stressful time of the year because I always feared what I was going to eat at celebrations. The thing is when you make diet and lifestyle changes from a place of doing what you need to do to feel in alignment with how you want to feel, you do not want to jeopardize feeling good. I always pack food and treats to take with me and share with others when I am celebrating with friends or family. For me, it is not worth it to eat something that I know doesn't make me feel my best. In order for me to show up as my best, I have to give my body the best! On this week's episode we talk about how to navigate the holidays and how to feel your best during one of the best times of the year.

When it comes to making healthier choices it comes down to balance. There are absolutely some things I cannot be flexible with-I need to avoid certain foods because they make me so sick. But there are other things that I can still enjoy on occasion that do not make me sick and I allow myself to eat-like the occasional french fries when I am out. This week's episode is all about balance. Be sure to check out Thrive Market which is my go to place for all of my healthier swaps. Use my code ALLIANNA and save $$$ on your first order.

On this week's podcast I interview my good friend and someone I look up to-Tammy Holmes. Tammy is a psychic medium who has read over 60,000 people all over the world! She has been featured in People's Magazine after helping the Phoenix Police locate a missing piece of a puzzle for a tough case. On this episode we talk about how to tune into your intuition. You can read more about Tammy on her website. https://tammyjholmes.com/about/

Food sensitivities can manifest in odd ways. Over the years how my body copes with things I am sensitive to changes. Certain foods give me rashes, cause ringing in my ears, brain fog and so many other odd things. A few years ago I tried adding cheese back in my diet after years of avoiding it and I was shocked to find out how my body handled it. Check out episode 29 to hear all about food sensitivities and how they can manifest.

My Dad had always talked about personal development growing up but I didn't get into it until I was older. When I was in college, I started a job that was really big on doing a little bit of personal development daily. I was shocked to see how big of an impact that work had on me. Today, I strive to do 15 minutes a day. Whether it is reading a book or listening to a podcast I have found that it makes a big impact on both how I feel and show up. A few of my favorite people to listen to and follow are Brendon Burchard, Ed Mylett, Lewis Howes, and Jamie Kern Lima.

Are you a highly sensitive person? This episode is for you! As someone who feels things so deeply, I often feel the pain and hurt of others. It is a blessing in a lot of ways because it has given me the gift of empathy, but it can be exhausting too if I do not properly take care of myself. I remind myself that in order for me to serve others to my fullest extent, I first must serve me. Check out this week's podcast to learn more.

I remember when I first went to a holistic doctor, she kept reminding me that it was not my fault I was sick, but it was my responsibility to find a way to get better. The thing is when you take responsibility for one area of your life, it has a trickling effect. When you do the things you say you are doing to do, it builds confidence. Making changes that support you in feeling your best will create a whole new version of you. I am nowhere near the person I used to be nearly a decade ago and I attribute it to my daily habits.

Years ago when I worked as a paramedic, I used to work 24 hour shifts. That meant some nights I was working 24 hours straight. By the time I would get home, I would need time to unwind which meant, usually, I was up for 30 hours straight. During this time, I started eating better but still wasn't feeling my best. I ended up leaving my job as paramedic and dove deep into my self care. It was then when I realized how important it is to establish a nighttime routine. A few things that help me are magnesium, keeping a TV out of my bedroom and journaling before I go to bed. Hear this weeks podcast for more.

I am so excited to formally announce that the Gluten Free Goat is partnering with Allianna's Kitchen. When I first went GF nearly a decade ago, the Gluten Free Goat was one of the only bakeries in Pittsburgh. I would buy their baked goods in bulk and freeze them! As time went on, my body became sensitive to more than just gluten. Today, my body is super sensitive to dairy, soy, processed oils and sugar as well. When I got married two years ago, I realized that there was a huge need in Pittsburgh for cakes that aren't loaded with sugar and processed ingredients. I couldn't find anything. We ended up getting our wedding cake shipped from California because the last thing I needed was to be sick on my wedding day! When the opportunity came along to partner with the Gluten Free Goat, I knew I had to jump on it! My mission is to provide you with indulgent treats that not only taste good, but are better for you too.You can get access to our exclusive menu with the link here.

On this week's episode I interview Ronit Menashe one of the co-founders of WeNatal. WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company intentionally designed for women and men. WeNatal aims to change the narrative surrounding fertility and pregnancy, shifting the focus from "me" to "we." Supported by a team of industry-leading doctors and nutrition experts like Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque, WeNatal is committed to delivering an innovative prenatal option to the market, enabling couples and babies to thrive during the crucial growth stage of life. On this week's episode we talk about why we-natal is my go to pre-natal & multi-vitamin and the things you can do at home to boost fertility.

On this week's episode, I interviewed Addison from Organically Addison. Addison is the founder of the gluten free blog www.ogranicallyaddison.com She started her gluten free journey after struggling with compartment syndrome in her legs. It caused extreme pain and nothing seemed to help. When Addison discovered gluten free eating, her life was forever changed! On the podcast, we talk about how to eat gluten free while traveling and how to turn this into a lifestyle.

We have more power than we think on influencing the choices of those around us! On this episode we talk about how to get your family healthy. We talk about making changes as a family and implementing one change at a time.

I did the Autoimmune Protocol in college and it was life changing! What I love most about this protocol is that it really helps you identify which foods are triggering inflammation in the body. In this week's episode we talk about how I did this protocol on a budget in college and how you can do it too!

In this week's episode we talk all about Melissa Urban's Whole30 Protocol. This protocol is popular in January & September. While a lot of people use it as a reset, the goal of this protocol is to make long term sustainable lifestyle changes around food. You can read more about this in a a blog post I did https://www.alliannaskitchen.com/how-to-do-the-whole30/

Back in 2019, I decided I was going to give alcohol up just for one month as a reset. I felt so good during that one month I haven't turned back. I thought I would have the worst social anxiety going into situations where others were drinking but that was not the case. Instead, I now go into social settings feeling more confident than ever. On this week's episode I talk about the changes I have noticed in how I show up since going without alcohol. You can find a whole blog post all about it on my blog: https://www.alliannaskitchen.com/dry-month-questions/

Today, more than ever, people are wanting more realness in their lives. People are craving authenticity. For so many years, I felt alone in my struggles with an autoimmune disease and also being a highly sensitive person. Once I started speaking more of my truth and showing my true self, I started attracting more authentic and meaningful relationships in my life. In this week's episode I talk all about how to attract more meaningful relationships. 

I first started Allianna's Kitchen out of necessity for myself. I had just lost my job. I needed something to keep me busy and also a way to pay for my food and Functional Medicine doctors appointments. I knew from the very beginning what was important to me: working with people that are in alignment with our vision and also building a career that would allow me to take care of myself too. In this week's episode I talk about how to create a future that you are in alignment with.

Your 'why' is the thing that pushes you to do something when you do not feel like doing it. That "why" is usually something outside of you. Maybe you want to get healthy for your kids or so you have the energy to do more with the people you love. For me one of the biggest motivators in my life to get my health back was and still is my husband and future kids. When I met Mitchell the first thing I thought of was "Omg this guy is out of my league." He had his life together and lets just say I did not. I was too sick to work! My husband and future kids deserve the best version of me. Keeping that in the back of my mind pushes me to do the things I know I need to do to help me show up as my best self.

In this episode, Allianna talks about her struggle with an ADD/ADHD component. And how she found a new path brought on by not being able to find a job that allowed her to live a lifestyle that supported her health. *This is not medical advice this podcast is based off my experience and my opinions. If you're dealing with medical problems and need assistance, reach out to a medical provider*

In this episode, Allianna talks how her socializing revolved around going out to eat and getting drinks. But then she started focusing on the company around her and how she wanted to feel. Read more on this on her blog right here: https://www.alliannaskitchen.com/dry-month-questions/

In this episode, Allianna is joined by her dear friend, doctor and mentor, Dr. Valerie Donaldson. Valerie Donaldson, MD talks about Allianna's story and the potential side effects of long term use of anxiety and depression medication and the treatments that can help someone find balance after long term use of those drugs.

Can mood altering drugs cause more harm than good? In this episode, Allianna talks about her experience with anxiety and ADD medication. While these medications seemed to help at first, they eventually did more harm than good. *This is not medical advice, Allianna is sharing her own experience. If you have questions, please reach out to your medical provider.*

In this episode, Allianna talks about learning to manage PCOS without medication and by using diet and lifestyle. Right now you can get access to all of Allianna's favorite recipes and meal plans with a discount using the code ALLIANNA. Check out Cooking in Allianna's Kitchen today----> https://courses.alliannaskitchen.com/offers/CT59C8gq/checkout *This is not medical advice this podcast is based off my experience and my opinions. If you're dealing with medical problems and need assistance, reach out to a medical provider*

In this episode, Allianna talks about creating rituals and habits to support you in feeling your best. This week only you can get $11 off of Cooking in Allianna's Kitchen where Allianna will share with you all of meal planning tricks and tips as well as her weekly meal plans and secret recipes. Use code ALLIANNA to save. Check out Cooking in Allianna's Kitchen today----> https://courses.alliannaskitchen.com/offers/CT59C8gq/checkout

If you follow Allianna along on Instagram you know how much she loves magnesium! This episode is all about magnesium and how it has helped her. You can read a full blog post about magnesium and check out all of her favorite brands in this blog post here ----> https://www.alliannaskitchen.com/why-i-love-magnesium/ *This is not medical advice this podcast is based off my experience and my opinions. If you're dealing with medical problems and need assistance, reach out to a medical provider*

In this episode, Allianna talks about how it can feel overwhelming to make healthy changes. Allianna breaks it down for you and gives you tangible things to do starting today to help you feel better! She has created a free guide with all of her go to healthy swaps. You can download it here: https://www.alliannaskitchen.com/free-anti-inflammatory-guide/

In this episode, Allianna talks about her story. After struggling with debilitating autoimmune-like symptoms for nearly her whole life, Allianna took it upon herself while in college to get control of her health. She went from taking 13 medications a day to now managing all of her symptoms with diet and lifestyle. Since then, it has become Allianna's mission to help others feel their best starting with the food they eat. Allianna talks about the IIN and how it gave her the foundation for this new way of living. You can check out a sample class for IIN with the link https://rb.gy/wsw6f and you can check out more on Allianna's website www.alliannaskitchen.com