The Ellen Fisher Podcast

Bronte Remsik and Isabel Brown join me for thought-provoking discussion on feminism's place in modern society. Bronte, a family medicine resident with a significant TikTok following, brings her passionate perspective on social justice and women's rights to the conversation. Isabel Brown, host of The Isabel Brown Show and conservative voice who has worked with Turning Point USA, offers a different view. As an author of "The End of the Alphabet: How Gen Z Can Save America," she shares insights on faith, dating, and politics through a conservative lens. In an era of increasing discourse around women's rights and equality, these two influential voices tackle the challenging questions. Are we fighting an unnecessary battle, or is the current wave of feminism essential for true equality and women's happiness? SPONSORS: Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen Indigo Luna:get 10% off with my link https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR Cymbiotika: enter code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order https://cymbiotika.com/ellen WHERE TO FIND BRONTE REMSIK TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bronteremsik Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Bronteremsik WHERE TO FIND ISABEL BROWN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisabelbrown/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theisabelbrown Podcast: The Isabel Brown Show WHERE TO FIND ME Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

I'm joined by two remarkable experts in the financial wellness space: Jade Warshaw and Brad Lea. Jade is a financial coach, co-host of The Dave Ramsey Show, and author of the national bestseller 'Money Is Not a Math Problem.' Her powerful personal journey of paying off $460,000 in debt has transformed into a mission of helping others achieve financial freedom. Brad Lea is a dynamic entrepreneur, philanthropist, and host of 'Dropping Bombs' podcast. As CEO of Lightspeed VT, Brad has turned his own life lessons into a powerful mission: connecting those who have knowledge with those who need it. In this conversation, we dive deep into financial transformation and the tools you need to take control of your financial future. You'll walk away from this episode equipped with practical wisdom and inspired to take meaningful steps toward your own financial wellness journey. SPONSORS: Shop for Black Friday with OSEA, and get an additional 10% OFF with the code ELLENF10 https://oseamalibu.com/pages/black-friday-2024?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=112024_BFCM_EllenFisher Get 20% off Cymbiotika + free shipping with code ELLEN - https://cymbiotika.com/ellen Get over 60% off your Superhuman membership - https://www.superhuman.app/ellen WHERE TO FIND JADE WARSHAW InstagramWebsite Book: "Money's Not a Math Problem” WHERE TO FIND BRAD LEA InstagramWebsite Podcast: Dropping Bombs Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth courseMy ebooksMy instagram

Two Passionate experts debate nutrition. Simon Hill is a physiotherapist and nutrition scientist, and host of The Proof Podcast, with a best selling book The Proof is in the Plants. With a masters degree in nutrition, he has a healthy obsession with nutritional science. He began his career interested in the physiology and anatomy related to optimal athletic performance. Then, encouraged by his Dad's heart attack, he turned his attention to nutrition's role in preventing disease and optimizing health. Dr Robert Kiltz is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most innovative fertility practices in the country, and a thought leader in the keto carnivore movement. Dr. Kiltz believes that an animal-based diet dramatically improves mental clarity, fertility, and health Robert and Simon have very different perspectives on the hierarchy of evidence. Will they be able to see eye to eye on anything? SPONSORS: Cymbiotika: Enter code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order OSEA: Enter code ELLENF10 for 10% off your order Sayu: get 15% off with code ELLEN Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 WHERE TO FIND DR KILTZ website Instagram YouTube WHERE TO FIND SIMON website The Proof Podcast Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course My ebooks My instagram Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed

Mattie Jo Cowsert joins me today discussing purity culture, abstinence, hookup culture, and sexual freedom. Maddie Jo is an actor, shameless oversharer, and author of her new book, God, Sex, and Rich People, A Recovering Evangelical Testimony. Is purity culture toxic? Are there benefits to waiting until marriage for sex?  WHERE TO FIND Mattie Jo Cowsert Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattiejocowsert Website: https://www.mattiejocowsert.com/book SPONSORS Sayu: Get 15% off with code ELLEN  ⁠https://sayu.earth⁠ Anima Mundi: Get 20% off with code ELLENFISHER20 when you shop https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen OSEA: get 10% off with the code LOVE10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER Cymbiotika: Feel more energized, alert, and balanced with high-quality supplements that work. Head over to Cymbiotika.com/Ellen and use code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order.  WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

I'm joined in this episode by Chervin Jafariah, Host of “Wake The Fake Up” podcast and a life-long seeker of knowledge and truth. He is a pioneering force in advanced wellness, blending cutting-edge approaches from Functional Medicine, Epigenetics, and Orthomolecular Science at Cymbiotika.  In this episode, we're talking about transforming how we show up in the world for the better, so we can in turn better love others AND nurture our children so they are set up towards THEIR highest potential.  Chervin is a fascinating and passionate individual that I'm excited for you to hear from. You'll walk away from this episode ready to take a big plunge in your own life towards new heights.  WHERE TO FIND CHERVIN JAFARIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chervin333/  Website: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com/  Wake The Fake Up Podcast: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com/wake-the-fake-up  SPONSORS PregZen: Get 20% off using the code ELLEN20 https://www.pregzen.com OSEA: get 10% off with the code LOVE10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER Catori Life: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER https://www.catorilife.com/discount/ELLEN WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

In the last pro life vs pro choice debate I hosted, we covered the ethics of abortion. This episode I brought on two medical professionals to evaluate the medical necessity or lack of, for abortion. Lynn Wolf is pro choice mother of three who is a dual-certified Nurse Midwife and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's mental health. As a midwife, she has practiced both in hospital and in birth center/home birth settings. Before completing her masters and postmasters education, Lynn was a labor and delivery nurse at a large teaching hospital. Dr Monique Ruberu is a pro life board certified OBGYN who owns and operates a private holistic GYN and fertility practice. She is a convinced Catholic, mother of 5 with two in heaven and a passionate pro life advocate and public speaker. In this conversation we get down to the most important questions that help us, as the listeners, to understand what exactly an abortion is and what it isn't, if abortion bans will prevent women from getting the care they need, when or if abortion is ever medically necessary, and the dialogue around tacking a challenging circumstance and diagnosis. WHERE TO FIND DR MONIQUE RUBERU  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.monique.ruberu Website: https://www.naturalwomenshealth.com/ WHERE TO FIND LYNN WOLF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwifingthemind Lynn's women's mental health services: https://womensmentalhealthspecialist.com (seeing patients in VA, TN, FL, KY and OR) SPONSORS: Superhuman: Get 60% off + Free Trial https://www.activations.com/ellen PregZen: Get 20% off using the code ELLEN20 https://www.pregzen.com Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Mimi Bouchard is a Science-Backed Manifestation Expert and thought leader in the self improvement + wellness space. Today she shares her transformation journey and inspires us with actionable steps towards our future selves. She's helped thousands transform their lives through her obtainable, and pragmatic approach to personal development and she is the founder of the groundbreaking activations app called Superhuman. We cover top keys to unlocking your dream life, how to create your wealthiest, happiest, and healthiest life, manifestation hacks, and future self-frequency energy. Start your journey to finally become the version of you that you've always dreamt of being.  WHERE TO FIND MIMI BOUCHARD Website: https://www.activations.com Special 2 Week Trial only for my listeners! - Download the Superhuman App today: https://www.activations.com/ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard SPONSORS: Catori Life: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER https://www.catorilife.com/discount/ELLEN Pique tea: Get 15% off +Starter Kit OSEA: Get 10% off with the code FISHER_10 WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Have you asked yourself, what is the purpose of education? Is the education system failing our youth? Or are homeschooling parents unqualified to teach?  Whether you're a parent weighing your options, an educator seeking to understand different educational paradigms, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of education, this debate is for you.  Today, we hear from two thoughtful educators with opposing views on whether home educating or public schooling is better for children.  T. Jameson Brewer, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Social Foundations of Education in the Teacher Education Department at the University of North Georgia. His teaching experience spans from the middle school, high school, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels.   Matt Beaudreau has been a public and private school teacher, administrator, and is also a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach to organizations around the world. - spanning clients from from Wells Fargo and Honeywell, to American Eagle and the United States Air Force. He's a two-time featured TEDx speaker and was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University.  WHERE TO FIND T. JAMESON BREWER: Website: https://tjamesonbrewer.com/ WHERE TO FIND MATT BEAUDREAU: Website: https://apogeestrong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/?hl=en SPONSORS: Pique tea: Get 15% off + free frother Cozy Earth - Get up to 40% off using code COZYELLEN Cymbiotika: Get 20% off + free shipping with code ELLEN ACT+ACRE: Get 20% off with code ELLEN20 WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Suzanne Venker is a relationship coach and author of five books on the ways in which our culture undermines marriage and family. Her newest is called "How to Build a Better Life: A New Roadmap for Women Who Want to Prioritize Love and Family." She has spent more than twenty years exposing what she considers to be lies women have been fed about men, marriage, work and motherhood that undermine women's ability to be successful in life and in love. She helps women make peace with men and marriage—and free them from cultural narratives that undermine this goal. I've invited Suzanne to join me today because I am right here in this phase of life she's talking about. I wanted to unpack this with her for myself, and also to see if this resonates with any other mothers listening who work - maybe who love their work - or maybe they're just trying to help bring more income for the family with a side hustle - but at the end of the day you feel an inner struggle and want to be with your kids more and not miss their childhood that goes by so fast. WHERE TO FIND SUZANNE: Website: https://www.suzannevenker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannevenkerauthor/ SPONSORS: OSEA: Get 20% on their limited offer bundle + 10% off using the code FISHER_10 Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off using code ELLENFISHER20 PregZen: Get 20% off using the code ELLEN20 Catori LIfe: Get 20% off using the code ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Arden Young, is an undercover investigative journalist from Sound Investigations. Her undercover work exposes PornHub executives admitting that they knowingly profit off of the sexual exploitation of minors AND that they knowingly allow content of rape and sexual abuse content on their site because of an ID loophole. Benjamin Nolot is the CEO and founder of Exodus Cry, a non profit that fights sex trafficking, and all forms of commercial sexual exploitation. He is committed to shifting cultural mindsets and laws that protect children from porn exposure and abolishes commercial sexual exploitation. He has been a featured speaker at the United Nations and is an award-winning filmmaker. Benjamin's book Raised on Porn is a must read. In this conversation they expose the heart of today's destructive porn industry, the human trafficking and sexual abuse content inevitably intertwined within it, and how porn is currently shaping an entire generation of young people. We cover the addictive nature of porn and how it is affecting our relationships in real life, what's different about porn today versus when our grandparents were young, how children younger and younger are first getting access to porn, why PornHub execs should be in prison, and so much more. This was an INTENSE episode, and I hope you choose to listen to this important conversation for the overall NEED of awareness in this dire situation. **DISCLAIMER: please consider your mental state before consuming, as we talk about graphic and abusive content related to the porn industry.** WHERE TO FIND ARDEN Website: https://soundinvestigations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arden_young_ WHERE TO FIND BENJAMIN Website: https://www.exoduscry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjinolot The Exodus Cry Podcast: https://www.exoduscry.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: OPEN APP: Get 30 DAYS FREE at https://www.withopen.com/ellen Pique: Get 15% off + free frother at https://piquelife.com/ellenf  OSEA: enter the code  FISHER_10 for 10% off your order: https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Kam Waters, co-creator of the documentary film soon to be released, Christspiracy, sits down with Tony Jones from The Reverend Hunter Podcast to debate if Jesus was actually a vegan. The Film “Christspiracy” documents Kam's personal quest, as a lover of Christ, across the globe to answer the question “is there a spiritual way to kill an animal?” interviewing theologians, archeologists, Christian farmers and more. Kam grew up in the Bible Belt, was born and raised in the Christian church, and began questioning his traditions' position on animal ethics when he realized there was more to the story than he had been told. Tony Jones is a writer, theologian, outdoorsman, and passionate hunter who believes the lack of people currently killing and butchering their own animals for food “is one of the most primal aspects of religion that has been lost.” He's written many books including his latest “The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors.” He teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and lives in Minnesota with his wife, kids, and dog. Both of these men are passionate about their cause.  Kam and the Christspiracy team are shaking up the common narrative, but Tony comes in sharing where he thinks they go wrong. Did God put animals on this earth for us to eat and use how we see fit? What does “dominion over the animals” really mean? And what does it mean on a broader scale if Jesus really did advocate for compassion for animals? Or is eating animals without boundaries, a God - given right that is good? WHERE TO FIND TONY Website: https://reverendhunter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereverendhunter The Reverend Hunter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reverend-hunter-podcast/id1500247799 WHERE TO FIND KAM Christspiracy: https://www.christspiracy.com/Christspiracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christspiracy Kam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kameronwaters/ SPONSORS: Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen Cozy Earth: Enter COZYELLEN for 30% off your order https://cozyearth.com/ellenfisher OSEA: enter the code  ELLEN_10 for 10% off your order https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Alison Armstrong is a brilliant educator and author offering simple, partnership-based, solutions to improve our communication and intimacy by honoring ourselves and others. You might be in love with men, or frustrated by them - or both. In this conversation you'll learn the core desires of both men and women and get an intimate look inside our hearts and minds to better understand ourselves and each other.  Discover a treasure chest of esoteric knowledge and unravel the mysteries of men's behavior by listening to her audiobook, The Queen's Code, + get 6 exclusive Live Webinar Sessions with Alison here: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/qc-audiobook.html?ctid=C28EDA2B622 I'll be taking The Essentials course soon, which includes LUX: Liberation. Understanding. Xtraordinary Relationships, Understand Men, and Understanding Women. Join me here!  https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/curriculum/getstarted.html?ctid=C28D4A2B622 WHERE TO FIND ALISON Website: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealisonarmstrong/ Why Criticism Never Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLXSylxAldc SPONSORS: Act+Acre: get 20% off your order with the code ELLEN20 https://actandacre.com/ Indigo Luna:get 10% off with the code ELLENLOVE  https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR Open: get 30 days free here:  https://withopen.com/ELLEN OSEA: get 10% off with the code ELLEN_10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpodElevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Two thoughtful advocates come together with very opposing views on the very hot and controversial topic of gender transition for children and if they should legally be allowed to medically transition under the care of their parents and physician. Desmond Fambrini is a public and private school teacher who is a learning specialist with a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University. He began his journey in education after graduating from Dartmouth College, where he double-majored in Government and Gender Studies, focusing on Education Policy and Gender and Adolescence.  Allie Beth Stuckey is the host of the popular conservative Christian podcast “Relatable.”  She's a wife, mom, commentator, speaker, and author of “You're not enough and that's ok” who's passionate about helping women build their worldview upon the Bible. You will be pleasantly surprised how beautiful this conversation is on such a contentious topic between two respectful and kind individuals. WHERE TO FIND Allie Website: https://alliebethstuckey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ WHERE TO FIND DESMOND: Desi.fans: https://desi.fans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desmondfambrini/ SPONSORS: Catori Life: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER https://www.catorilife.com/discount/ELLENFISHER PregZen: get 20% off with the code ELLEN20 https://www.pregzen.com/ Cozy Earth: Enter ELLEN35 for 35% off your order https://cozyearth.com/ellenfisher Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/  LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Today, we delve into the heart of parenting exploring two diverse parenting philosophies amidst what can be a contentious and emotional topic. With so much confusion on the best way to raise our children well, I brought together two passionate and expert voices in the parenting sphere to help clear the mud. Dr. Laura Markham is a clinical psychologist, mother, and advocate for Peaceful Parenting who inspires parents with practical information to choose connection and coaching over punishment and control. Abbie from “M is for Mama,” is a wife, mother of ten, and Bible-believing Christian, with 10 years of experience teaching high school Spanish, English, and ESL, who encourages parents to embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise their children with love and wisdom. Together, we'll explore the nuances, challenges, and joys of parenting through differing lenses, aiming to find common ground and understanding of one another.  Check out their books: Dr. Laura Markham: “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” and “Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings.” Abbie Halberstadt: “M is for Mama” and “Hard is not the same thing as Bad”  WHERE TO FIND ABBIE Website:https://misformama.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama/ WHERE TO FIND LAURA Website: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacefulparenthappykids/ SPONSORS: OSEA: get 10% off with the code ELLEN_10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER Open: get 30 days free here:  https://withopen.com/ELLEN Act+Acre: get 20% off your order with the code ELLEN20 https://actandacre.com/ Indigo Luna:get 10% off with the code ELLENLOVE  https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/  LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

What an incredible first season of this podcast. I am grateful for all of you who have been joining along for this ride. Links to all these episodes and social media accounts to the guests in the episode are in the show notes. Stay tuned for next season, I cannot wait for what's in store. CoPilot: Click my CoPilot link https://go.mycopilot.com/kybegggc4oqf to get 14 days free with your own personal trainer! Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher OSEA: get 10% off your order with code ELLENGIFT10 https://oseamalibu.com/collections/skincare-sets-1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=102023_HolidayGift_ELLENGIFT10 Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today's episode GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Dominique Thompson Brenda Davis Lila Rose Matt Beaudreau Alicia silverstone Dr. Laura Markham Heather McKean Africa Brooke Sophia Esperanza Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fully Raw Kristina Johny Cash Amelia Whelan Zuby Simon Hill WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠Birth Course⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Recipe ebooks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Watch the Podcast⁠

Nicholas Carter, an ecologist and environmental researcher, examines our food system and its impact on the environment. Our food choices greatly impact the planet, and the more we can make informed choices the easier it will be to shift towards sustainable ways to live and thrive with our ecosystem, not against it. We cover: problems with today's industrialized model strengths and weaknesses of regenerative grazing  if dairy can be regenerative the environmental impact between plant vs animal agriculture If the government should play a bigger role in stewarding the earth  which dietary pattern is optimal to support our planetary health Sponsors: OSEA: enter the code ELLENPOD for 10% off https://oseamalibu.com/products/plumping-hydration-duo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=082023_PLUMPINGDUO_ellenfisher Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher WHERE TO FIND NICHOLAS CARTER https://www.plantbaseddata.org Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠Birth Course⁠ ⁠Recipe ebooks⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch the Podcast⁠

Few topics are more hotly debated than nutrition. With contradictory messaging abundant, it can be difficult to discern credible health advice and navigate which dietary patterns are optimal for our health and longevity.  Simon Hill, nutritionist and host of The Proof Podcast, cuts through the noise and breaks down today's most popular diets and trends. Simon has a healthy obsession with nutritional science and uses reliable science-based information to form his dietary thesis philosophy. He focuses on nuanced, evidence-based research instead of biased black and white thinking. While science is not perfect, we do have clear biomarkers for longevity and preventing our #1 killers, and this episode goes into how these trends stack up against those markers. With so many experts letting their biases get in the way to form nutritional recommendations, Simon is the nutrition resource we need right now. In this episode we cover:  Popular diets: Paleo, Carnivore, Vegan, Keto, Plant Paradox, & Nourishing Traditions What “ancestral diets” get right and wrong Saturated fat vs. PUFAS Popular Trends: Butter, Bone Broth, anti-nutrients, seed oils, etc Eating to survive vs. eating for longevity  Why what's “natural” isn't necessarily what's best for long term health Simon's resources in YouTube description box HERE Sponsor: Anima Mundi Herbals | enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher WHERE TO FIND SIMON Website Instagram Podcast Youtube WHERE TO FIND ME Birth Course Recipe ebooks Instagram Watch the Podcast

In this fiery conversation with my husband and friends Amelia and Matt, we discuss and debate the meaning and value of sex, marriage, and monogamous vs. polyamorous relationships.  Amelia and Matt recently celebrated their love in a non traditional marriage ceremony after dating for 5 years. They practice consensual non monogamy and value freedom, self expression and evolution as the foundation of their relationship. They share polar opposite life experiences to me and my husband Andrew, who have only ever been with each other intimately and waited until we were married to have sex. We've been together for over 20 years, started dating when we were 15 and 16 years old and our marriage vows are based in a life long commitment of growth and unconditional love, through the easy times and the hard times. We get into our differing perspectives on love and if having multiple sexual partners (either at the same time or throughout our lives) is best for society, raising children, and ourselves as individuals.  Sponsors: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) ⁠⁠https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher We discuss topics such as: problems within monogamy vs polyamory for relationships, children, and society  The purpose and meaning of sex - is it sacred, solely for pleasure, etc? If our biology tells us anything about our optimal design for relationships Boundaries within non monogamy and polyamory. Should we give into all our impulses? What is the most supportive type of family environment for raising children? Is there a “one size fits all” for sex and relationships? Where to find Amelia and Matt Instagram Website  Youtube Where to find me ⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

As a new mother, we want to give our baby the best nutrition and care. It is of our highest priority, and feeling empowered with nutritional information and support is so crucial to helping mom's feel confident during the postpartum phase. In this follow up episode with two dietitians Whitney and Alex from Plant Based Juniors, we sit down to discuss postpartum care, optimal nutrition for mothers, and a dive into starting baby on solid foods.  I loved this conversation about the messy yet beautiful journey of the postpartum experience, and value all the information and expertise Whitney and Alex share. Both mothers to predominantly plant-based children themselves, Plant Based Juniors was created because they saw a need for easy-to-access information on evidence-based nutrition for pregnancy and kids. They've since helped families all around the world feel confident and empowered in nourishing their families with plants as the primary focus. In this episode we cover tips for successful breastfeeding, what the science says about raising children plant-based, baby led weaning, and much much more! I hope you enjoy today's episode. Sponsor: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) ⁠https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 We also cover: Nutrition considerations for postpartum mothers and throughout the breastfeeding journey If diet plays a role in successful breastfeeding Starting baby on solid foods & what the research says  The optimal foods to start baby on Picky eating and how to introduce new flavor profiles  The importance of food play and food exposure  The research around raising plant based kids and more. WHERE TO FIND WHITNEY & ALEX ⁠website⁠ ⁠instagram⁠ ⁠Learning Center⁠ ⁠Course⁠ WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

One of the reasons why I started this podcast was to expand my passion of engaging in deep conversations with others because, meaningful dialogue lights me up. We could all benefit from expanding our healthy communication skills, which is why I was so excited to talk to Richard Newman, a keynote speaker, coach, speechwriter, and an award-winning expert in communication, storytelling, and influence.  Richard Newman is an introvert who has dedicated decades to understanding and improving communication. He is the CEO and Founder of UK Body Talk, a global leader in training on the science of communication. His team has coached over 120,000 people including Microsoft, London Business School, NYU, and many more Fortune 500 companies. This episode covers how to cultivate healthy communication in all kinds of relationships including work, romantic, family, and friends. Sponsor Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything athttps://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher This episode covers:  How to communicate peacefully with those you disagree with to create a positive outcome Communication techniques that can create respect, fruitfulness, and results  The connection between mental health and emotional wellbeing with communication Important strategies everyone can use before important conversations to ensure better outcomes The age of digital communication and how it can lead to surface level relationships How to avoid conflict, by recognizing the difference between the facts and the story your ego tells you The difference between internal vs external validation and why it's an important distinction  How to be a change-maker and do meaningful work. And much more  WHERE TO FIND RICHARD NEWMAN  Body Talk Instagram  Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠⁠

I sit down with Dr. Klaper, an internationally recognized teacher, speaker, and gifted medical practitioner who's been helping patients reverse chronic illness with plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine for the last 40 years. In this episode we hone in on optimal nutrition to prevent America's biggest killers - heart disease and diet-related cancers.  We know that dietary patterns are a key component to preventing and even reversing many common diseases that are prevalent here in the US. Yet this education is still rarely taught to our medical students, emphasized in the medical course curriculum, or even discussed in the general population. Dr. Klaper and I also discuss how to build a nutritious plate with plant-forward nutrition and what specific foods help protect you against these diseases. Sponsors: SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything athttps://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher We also cover:  How prevalent diet-related cancers are in America today Lifestyle risks like smoking, pollution, chemicals, and stress and how this effects disease in the body Hormone driven cancers such breast, prostate, and colon cancer Why the medical community doesn't often speak about diet for cancer prevention  What dietary steps you can take to reduce the risk of generating cancer  If sugar feeds cancer growth What specific foods protect against diet-related cancers What steps can you take to prevent / reverse high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease Why there is so much conflicting public opinion on if animal products and processed meats causes heart disease  The effect a heavily processed food diet has on increasing the risk of disease  What other factors are related to health and the prevention of disease besides diet WHERE TO FIND DR. KLAPER instagram website Moving Medicine Forward WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠⁠

Birth is one of the most sacred and important experiences in a mother's life and every woman has the right to true informed consent and refusal in the birthing process. Too often women are not given all their options with unbiased information but are instead coerced into decisions that benefit the doctor's convenience, our broken medical system, and their pockets.  Dr Stuart Fischbein, a rare gem in the world of physicians. packs this episode with information on making informed choices and ensuring bodily autonomy in the birthing process. He's a practicing obstetrician since 1986 who supports VBAC and specializes in community based natural breech & twin birthing and is a strong believer in the midwifery model of care. He travels around the country and internationally teaching the disappearing art of breech delivery and his podcast, Birthing Instincts, is helping women all over the world reclaim their power in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This episode covers: Dr. Stu's story from being a practicing OBGYN in the hospital to assisting midwives at home with breech and twin deliveries Problems with our standard medical birthing model The cascade of interventions that happen in a hospital setting The prevalence of personal bias in scientific papers and poorly controlled research Red flags when choosing a practitioner Birth as a medical problem versus a normal natural function of the human female body VBAC safety vs risk Vaginal breech and Twin delivery The rise in cesarean deliveries And so much more Sponsor: Get this OSEA limited-edition set and support this mother-daughter brand by using my code ELLENGLOW ⁠https://oseamalibu.com/products/golden-glow-body-trio?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=032023_MOTHERSDAY_ELLENFISHER⁠ Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here: ⁠https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

I sit down with Whitney English and Alex Caspero from Plant Based Juniors, two dietitian nutritionists who are passionate about helping parents and kids get more plants on their plates. Their messages is focused on healthy pregnancy, baby-led weaning, and raising healthy kids, relying on evidence-based nutrition for their recommendations, giving advice based on research, not dogma. In this episode we cover: The best dietary pattern for fertility and pregnancy Are fertility issues on the rise and what we can do about it Hormonal birth control safety versus if it can effect fertility negatively  key nutrients of focus during pregnancy and plant-based considerations If there's any scientific validity to the rising trend to consume organ meats while pregnant their thoughts on “ancestral diets” is there is a “one size fits all” diet for everyone? iron deficiency placenta health and so much more. Sponsors: Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: enter the code ELLEN10 for 10% off your order https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR WHERE TO FIND WHITNEY & ALEX website instagram Learning Center Course WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Watch the podcast

The topic of how to feed upwards of 10 billion people with the least amount of deforestation and pollution is complex and layered. There's clearly big issues within the standard industrial farming system, and in this conversation four guests get into what they believe is the best way to farm to feed the world, both on a small and large scale.  Speaking for the regenerative ranching positition is Will Harris and Jason Rowntree.  Will is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. He uses regenerative farming methods where he was born and raised at White Oak Pastures. Will has been recognized all over the world as a leader in environmental sustainability and is the Beef Director of the American Grassfed Association.  Jason RownTree is a professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University where he holds the Charles Stewart Mott Distinguished Professorship for Sustainable Agriculture. Rowntree's research focuses on identifying the metrics and management that reflect ecological improvement in grazing land and other agricultural systems.  Speaking for the regenerative plant agriculture position is Nicholas Carter and Jimmy Videle. Nicholas is an ecologist and co-founder of plantbaseddata.org, a library of peer-reviewed articles and summaries on the evidence to shift to plant-based diets. His thesis focused on the global estimates of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to animal agriculture, and has since written reports and articles on biodiversity loss and food systems.  Jimmy Videle is a professional farmer, activist, consultant and researcher. He lives on a small-scale veganic farm in Québec and has been growing his own food and homesteading for over twenty-five years, with experience on eleven organic and permaculture farms around the world. This episode covers: What the best type of agriculture is to feed the world without destroying the planet The differences between regenerative ranching vs regenerative plant agriculture What they improve on the environmental metrics and if it is scalable Regulation and accountability (or lack of) within the regenerative label Soil issues, what causes it and how do we fix it? Is buying local food a way to reduce your environmental footprint? Is there enough land in the US, or globally, to support meat demands if we switched to grass fed/finished beef? If it's unrealistic to expect people to reduce their meat and dairy intake Where most methane comes from and If there is such a thing as carbon negative beef Allan Savory and his claim that holistic grazing can reverse climate change  Sponsors: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod Anima Mundi Herbals | enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher See Nicholas' timestamped references here WHERE TO FIND WILL HARRIS https://whiteoakpastures.com Instagram WHERE TO FIND NICHOLAS CARTER plantbaseddata.org Instagram WHERE TO FIND JIMMY VIDELE YouTube WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠My birth course⁠ ⁠My ebooks⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch the podcast

After much anticipation, I finally got my husband Andrew to sit down with me on the podcast and answer some of your questions about our relationship, what it's like raising 5 children together, how we handle criticism, and keeping the spark alive after 20 years of doing life together. Andrew is often a man of few words, but once he gets talking about something he's passionate about, he shines. He does so much for our family behind the scenes, is an incredible father with a servant heart to our children, and is my biggest support in life. I am so excited for you to be part of this intimate conversation to hear what we laugh about, what we take seriously, the good, the bad, and the in-betweens in our relationship. In this episode we cover: How we take care of ourselves individually to feel our best Why we prioritize health, nutrition, and fitness in our lives What it's like to be married to each other Our life before YouTube and how we made the transition to Hawaii and working online His experience being a father for 5 home births How we handle disagreements in our relationship Keeping the spark alive and having a growth mindset The traits and characteristics he hopes to instill in our children Bis support behind the scenes How we have handled criticism online and being put in boxes + so much more Sponsors: OSEA | Get 10% of your order with code ELLEN_UABB https://oseamalibu.com/products/ocean-eyes?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=032023_OEY_ELLENFISHER SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

I sit down with Erin Stanczyk from YouTube channel “Eat, Move, Rest” that she creates with her husband Dusty, to talk all things food, fitness, and mindfulness. Erin is a mom of two and passionate plant-based eater who grew up in Nebraska and recently moved her family to Florida, and in this episode she shares her health and transformation story. We also get into what eating plant-based in a cold climate can look like and talk about life on social media, raising healthy kids, and how she chose to start over and start creating content on social media. We have a lot in common to bond over so buckle up because this is a fun one! This episode covers: Erin's health and transformation story How she ended up sharing her passions on YouTube and life on social media Tips for eating plant-based in a cold climate Raising healthy kids Uprooting and starting over to follow your dreams and desires What moving across the country with no family can look like Sponsors: SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod OSEA | Get 10% of your order with code ELLEN_UABB https://oseamalibu.com/products/undaria-algae-body-butter?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=022023_UABB_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ERIN Instagram YouTube Website WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

How often do you find yourself going through the motions of life without patience or living in the present moment? Hurried busyness is so common in our modern lives that it's become the norm. Even if you have never meditated regularly, you likely know the feeling of being in flow — that pure state of presence and calm, which can often feel so unattainable in a culture that constantly presses us to outdo yesterday's productivity. Thankfully, meditation has been having a zeitgeist moment. More people than ever are familiar with the concept of mindfulness, and nowadays those who are dabbling in meditation don't always fit the stereotype. It seems the deeper and deeper enmeshment of technology in our lives has also brought greater accessibility to meditation teachers, especially for those of us who need more guidance in a practice that feels so foreign. One of these meditation teachers and thought leaders is Manoj Diaz, a speaker and meditation teacher who was born in Sri Lanka and later raised in Australia. In this episode Manoj gives us simple steps to start a mindfulness practice with meditation and breath work. While starting meditation and breath work may feel daunting, it doesn't have to be. This conversation aims to demystify meditation, show you how to quiet your mind, and inspire you to open up and slow down. this episode covers: How to start a meditation practice and the reasons why The benefits of breath work How to be more present and connected in your life Cultivating a disciplined mind Why it can be hard to quiet our mind How just 5 minutes of meditation a day can change your life Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today's episode Anima Mundi: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. enter the code ELLEN10 for 10% off your order HERE WHERE TO FIND MANOJ instagram Website Open app WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

We all want to be the best parents we can be for our children, and show up for them in ways that will positively nurture their development to grow into responsible, happy, and considerate kids. While many parenting books are inspiring, we can often feel left hanging a bit, and think “ok, but how do I implement that?” Enter Dr. Laura Markham Dr. Laura is a clinical psychologist, mother, and founder of online resource Aha Parenting. She's the best selling author of two books, “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” and “Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings,” inspiring parents every day with practical information and key examples in common parenting situations to choose connection and coaching over punishment and control. In this episode we cover: The foundational principles for a peaceful home & raising happy, considerate, and responsible kids Does gentle and respectful parenting create weak and entitled children? What's wrong with strict parenting? How to connect with our children to build a stronger, sweeter bond instead of struggling for control Specific examples on how to respond in tough moments with kids What is the source for sibling rivalry? How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life Does respectful parenting take more time and effort? The secrets every parent needs to know about saying “no” Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today's episode Anima Mundi: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. enter the code ELLEN10 for 10% off your order https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR WHERE TO FIND DR. LAURA MARKHAM Website Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

This episode is all about rejecting the one-size-fits-all approach to take on a load of debt from student loans, purchase new cars and rack up credit card debt, then work decades to pay for it all. You might find yourself reevaluating your life and changing some big financial decisions by the end of this episode. Financial expert Brad Barrett breaks down the simple steps to maximize your savings, earn double and triple your money through investing, and becoming financially independent potentially decades before you thought you could. Brad is a certified public accountant, host of the top 50 business podcast ChooseFI, and was featured in the documentary Playing with F.I.R.E. He achieved Financial Independence at 35 and has a passion for helping people take action to make their lives richer in every way, from money saving hacks to having a positive mindset, and living a happier, more intentional life. Sponsor Indigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. Enter the code ELLEN10 for 10% off your order https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR In this episode we cover: Why it's become a societal norm to live in debt What does financial independence mean exactly? Having a positive mindset and living a more intentional life How does the Financial Independence movement differ from Dave Ramsey's message that has helped so many people get out of debt and start building wealth? How to maximize your income and savings to not be a slave to your job Where people are commonly overly spending Many saving hacks and tips for reducing spending Bigger steps to reach Financial Independence quicker Practical tips for investing and where to put your savings Breaking down the stock market so it's easy to understand and not intimidating WHERE TO FIND BRAD Website Instagram Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Thank you to our sponsor Open: Join me in the Meditation + Breathwork Challenge - it's totally FREE for the month of January, go to withopen.com/ELLENFISHER to sign up It is fast becoming the norm to give children their own smart phones by the age of 10 or 11 years old, and even as young as 7 or 8. Smart phones can be addicting for adults, let alone children with developing brains. With unlimited access to the internet and social media apps, Chris McKenna weighs in on kids are entering into the greatest social experiment of our time. Chris McKenna is a father of four and founder of Protect Young Eyes, an organization helping families create internet-safe homes that are free from porn, predators and problems. Chris serves as a technical expert to some of the world's largest tech companies for Chris' parental control knowledge and experience. His 2019 US Senate Judiciary Committee testimony is an on-going catalyst for federal and state online child protection laws and earned Protect Young Eyes the Dignity Defense Alert Award in 2020. In this episode we cover: The dangers of kids getting their own smart phone and social media too young Age appropriate technology Slow tech for kids (not “no tech”) How to keep kids safe while accessing the internet How to speak to children about porn, screen addiction, and problems that come with tech use Keeping open and honest communication with kids Best tips for screen use rules in the family The rise of online sextortion What childhood was like for us versus what it's become now Are children resilient? How to put internet restrictions on a smart phone The best alternatives to a smart phone for kids WHERE TO FIND CHRIS MCKENNA Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

What is the purpose of education? This is a question many don't think to ask and instead trusts the standard system that is set up for our children. Matt Beaudreau breaks down the problems with our current school system, how the model of compulsory schooling came to be what it is today, and what to do instead. Matt is a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices and has an extensive qualification list. He not only has been both a public and private school teacher and administrator, he's also a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach to organizations around the world with clients who have ranged from from Wells Fargo and Honeywell, to American Eagle and the United States Air Force. He's a two-time featured TEDx speaker and was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University. Sponsor: Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ellen or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode In this episode we cover: What is the purpose of education Unpacking what a successful life is How our model of compulsory schooling came to be what it is today and the problems with this model Is there anything the current education system is doing well? What makes an excellent education Why people are afraid of customizing their own education for their children Does conveyor belt schooling create quality socialization? Embodying the type of character and person you want your children to look up to Advice for those who would like to homeschool but feel they can't for a variety of reasons Can home schoolers go to college? Is college education necessary for everyone or even the majority of people to be successful? WHERE TO FIND MATT Instagram Educating Modern Day Hero Course Apogee Strong WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The Game Changers documentary revolutionized plant-based eating in professional sports and was a key component in the rise of plant-based nutrition among men and athletes. In this episode, I sit down with the producer James Wilks, an elite combatives instructor and winner of The Ultimate Fighter. James is a no-BS, open hearted intellectual, full of passion and charisma, and spent years of his life researching the science behind plant based eating when he was recovering from an injury and looking for answers to heal and stay healthy. James has broken a lot of narratives because of his motivation and desire to push the limits to get the heart of the topic at hand. The Game Changers was executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, and Chris Paul, and the film went on to become the most viewed documentary of all time, garnering unprecedented accreditations from the U.S. Department of Defense Health and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Wilks was subsequently ranked by Men's Health as #3 on their list, “The 13 Most Influential Men in Health & Fitness.” In this episode we cover: James' plant-based advocacy journey What led him to the creation of The Game Changers movie His debate with Chris Kresser on the Joe Rogan Experience How the world of athletics has been influenced by his film The rise in plant based eating among men, athletes, and professoinal sports Why the general public is so confused about nutrition science The most frustrating things he's seeing in food recommendations and athletics The rise in popularity of organ meats, carnivore diets and collagen intake Protein myths What he's working on now and exciting projects he's involved in + more WHERE TO FIND JAMES Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The mind and the body are explicitly connected, yet few realize how their thoughts impact their emotional and even physical health. While speaking positive affirmations are great, they can only do so much when your subconscious mind tells another story. And the body can only do what the mind tells it to do. Heather McKean shares the power of the mind and how to rewire your brain to heal from past traumas and physical ailments, and transform your emotional health. Heather is a best-selling author, international speaker, and founder of the Mind Change Method. She's a pioneer and leading expert in the neurobiology of trauma, chronic illness, and disease, and has helped empower thousands of people to take their health and happiness back into their own hands to help create the life of their dreams. She's also a contributor in my birth course The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth. Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here Covered in this episode, The difference between positive affirmations and rewiring your brain The power of the subconscious mind How triggers and emotional reactions are signals of something that needs to be healed How we can listen and respond to our body's messages Simple and powerful steps to take when you feel triggered Daily tools to rewire your brain in moments of stress or worry The biggest predictors of our reality The root cause: common traumas that result in common physical ailments WHERE TO FIND HEATHER Use my code ELLEN50 to get $50 off the Mind Change course Mind Change course Mind Change book Mind Change Non Profit Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

In this conversation, my sister Hannah McNeely and I cover meandering topics largely about motherhood that consistently bring us back to the theme of trusting our intuition and not comparing ourselves to others. This is a snapshot of what our unrecorded chats sound like. We inspire each other daily and hopefully this conversation can give you a nudge to recalibrate back to hearing your heart and living true to it. Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ellen or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen In this episode we cover: Raw and unfiltered motherhood talk: highlights and struggles Parenting in the newborn phase and toddlerhood Baby sleep and our experience How to trust your intuition in motherhood and not compare yourself to others Homeschooling inspiration and education paradox Money, saving, spending, and travel The joys of life and how much future is ahead of us Sleep article I like: https://www.drjaygordon.com/blog-detail/sleep-changing-patterns-in-the-family-bed WHERE TO FIND HANNAH Instagram YouTube Webiste WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Your mindset is a key to overcoming adversity and empowering ourselves from victim to victor. How we think and speak about ourselves is a strong determinator of our reality and this episode is all about using your disadvantages to your advantage and overcoming anything In life. I sit down with Doug Bopst, a former drug addict and convicted felon who found transformation while serving jail time. He turned to drugs at 14 years old as a way to cope with an emotionally dysfunctional and broken home life including abuse, severe bullying, and the challenges that come with parents of divorce. This lead him down a spiral of addiction and selling drugs, and he was eventually pulled over and caught with drugs in his car. What seemed like the worst day of his life, turned out to be his greatest blessing. Doug speaks a powerful message in this conversation to help others harness the power within them to “kill your excuses” and live life to their greatest potential. In this episode we cover: Doug's background and how the narrative about himself growing up shaped his reality Self talk, mindset, and sense of sense being hugely important in life How we can get to the root cause of behavior/feelings in childhood before it becomes self destructive Being a victim of something versus living in victimhood mentality How Doug's cell mate in jail deeply impacted his mindset and what was instilled in him that he never herd before Life is a lot of times about perception and how you look at a situation makes or breaks you How do we learn how to be comfortable being uncomfortable? Creating your own reality If “pulling yourselves up by your bootstraps” is a privileged mentality. What about those living in extremely hard circumstances? How to turn shame or regret from your past into purpose How can people set goals and stay inspired to show up consistently? Advice for those who feel stuck in their circumstances and have a hard time believing in themselves and their capabilities WHERE TO FIND DOUG BOPST Instagram website Adversity Advantage Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course is here! In celebration of the launch of this course, we're offering $100 off for the first week (deal available through October 9, 2022.) Just enter the code LAUNCHPARTY at checkout: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen I sit down with Emma Armstrong, a mother, certified doula, Birth Influencer and Founder of The Naked Doula. She's a speaker worldwide who helps women transform their birth experiences with practical and emotional tools, and helps inspire women to make the best informed decisions that are right for them. Her translation and explanation of birth has impacted thousands in their search for a positive, informed and empowered birth experience. Birth can actually be ecstatic, pleasurable, and sensational! You can smile and laugh and dance through the surges. Birth doesn't have to be agonizing, long, and scary and in this conversation we get to the heart of birthing in your power no matter your birth setting or situation, and how to encourage an easier and quicker labor. Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ELLEN or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order We cover: Emma's story and what has made her so passionate about helping women have an empowering birth experience The unlearning of what we all learned birth “has to be” Red flags during birth and induction lies Her ecstatic c section Cesarean hacks Giving brith where you feel safest and creating a safe environment How to influence your birth setting Emma's top birth tips as a doula for an easier and more pleasurable labor Reasons why you should or shouldn't have an epidural Reclaiming your power over your birth experience Knowing and understanding right rights as a birthing woman Speaking life over each other's birth stories Oxytocin and its role in sex and birth My personal transformational birth stories So much more WHERE TO FIND THE NAKED DOULA Website Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Loni Jane has been in the online space for years, always sharing openly and authentically on her life and inspiring others to connect to their own inner vibrancy. She's a mother, creative artist, photographer, and online content creator living in Australia who's been a close friend of mind since our eldest children were toddlers. When health challenges came to a head and forced her to reflect honestly on her life, Loni transformed her health from a dedication to get to the root cause and heal from the inside out. She lives her passions with a focus on vibrant, simple healthy living. From her plant-based journey to staying grounded in family, getting her explant surgery and following her intuition, to selfceare, skincare, motherhood, individuality and creative flow, there's something for everyone in this conversation that is sure to light a fire within you. Thank you to our sponsor Anima Mundi Herbals Use code ELLEN15 for 15% off organic plant medicines at https://animamundiherbals.com In this episode we cover Her health journey from sick to thriving: from not taking care of herself to valuing her health and wellness Her breast implant illness story What grounds her and balancing work life and motherhood The problems on social media and pressures that come with it Overcoming anxiety Routines that help her take care of mental health Her philosophy on partnership and love, and how to keep the love alive within relationships Following your heart and intuition How she connects to something greater, and making life habits a spiritual practice What fuels her creativity What matters most to her right now Her self care advice and more WHERE TO FIND LONI Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Relationships can be the catalyst to deeper self love and personal growth. And it often opens the door to uncovering our own traumas and triggers to heal and deepen into love with another. Nimai Delgado and Bianca taylor, a couple well known in the vegan nutrition and fitness world, share some of the vulnerable relationship experiences they've had, which led them to working through childhood traumas, healing from infidelity and showing up for both themselves and their partner. In this episode we cover: Their relationship story, why they broke up, and healing from infidelity The story behind their YouTube video “We are not your couples goals” How personal growth is imperative for long term relationship success What a conscious relationship is The misconception that you have to be “healed” in order to find love Their advice for healing both personally and within relationships Opening up to more intimate and vulnerable conversations How to have healthy communication and resolve conflict in a productive loving way How deeply rooted personal trauma plays a significant mirroring role in relationships How to deepen self love The importance of integrity and openness to explore triggers to grow and heal Turning the gaze inwards instead of projecting outwards when facing challenges in relationship Breaking generational trauma and how the way we parent creates a ripple effect for our children as they face the world Creating safe containers for each other during triggering and vulnerable times WHERE TO FIND NIMAI DELGADO Instagram YouTube Podcast Website WHERE TO FIND BIANCA TAYLOR Instagram YouTube Podcast Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

What helps you feel loved, seen, heard, and encouraged? I sit down with BC Serna who is on a mission to lean into each other's stories so we can find more compassion in each other through the way they view the world. We open up a heart centered conversation and touch on delicate subjects including healing from trauma, spirituality and beliefs, and transforming your pain into purpose to start a revival both individually and collectively. BC is an online creator who inspires many in growth mindset and life development. He's the founder of Pursuing Purpose, a collection of retreats and online programs helping to heal your heart, reveal your purpose, and discover your tribe. **As a thank you for all your support, get any of my recipe ebooks for 15% off using the code PODCAST at checkout at ellenfisher.com ** In this episode we cover: How jealousy, egos and divisiveness threads into our trauma and reactions The difference between a growth mindset vs fix mindset Unresolved hurts or trauma that reflects our pain & emotions Where our triggers come from community and spirituality leaning into curiosity and challenging yourself How divisiveness and labels limit our understanding of each other and creates unnecessary black and whites embracing the gray and nuance Identifying why you're anxious and hurting and turning that into helping others healing your heart to transform your trauma from pain into purpose and helping others tuning into quietness and truly listening to others Where real confidence comes from and what it looks like to build trust with people WHERE TO FIND BC Instagram Website Retreats and masterminds WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Rich Roll and I discuss practicing patience and presence in life and the journey towards creativity and joy, finding purpose, and running with it. He shares how to step into the person you've always wanted and deserve to be, what he does to stay motivated daily, his spiritual beliefs and parenting philosophy, advice he would give his younger self as a lawyer and struggling with addiction, and more. Rich is a globally known vegan ultra endurance athlete, best selling author, and host of one of the biggest podcasts on the planet, The Rich Roll Podcast. He's a graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, that got sober after a decade of drug and alcohol addiction. At 40 years old he walked away from a career in law, to transform and reinvent himself once he learned the value of a healthy plant-based lifestyle. Named one of the 25 fittest men in the world by Men's Fitness, and the world's fittest vegan by men's health, he's a wellness advocate, father of 4, and globally known for his athletic accomplishments. His story has inspired millions on addiction, redemption, and optimal health. I'm humbled to have gotten the chance to sit down with and learn from someone I admire, not just as a successful podcaster who is incredible at cultivating meaningful conversations, but also as someone who's so driven by learning and growth. Sponsor: go to trybite.com/ELLEN or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order of Bite *** As a thank you for all your support, get any of my ebooks for 15% off using the code PODCAST at checkout! ellenfisher.com/ebooks *** In this episode we cover: Practicing patience and presence in life the journey towards creativity, joy and finding purpose Stepping into the person you've always wanted and deserve to be What he does to stay motivated daily His spiritual beliefs How his parenting philosophies have evolved over the years What it's like raising teenagers with his wife Julie Life lessons that have integrated into his fatherhood role The advice he would give his younger self The best advice he's been given Pain as his best motivator for change What he does to unlock the best version of himself Advice for those who feel they are at the bottom And so much more WHERE TO FIND RICH: Podcast Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

I sit down with Alicia Silverstone, an actress best known for her iconic role in the hit film Clueless. She's also a New York Times best selling author, health advocate, co-creator of MyKind Organic Supplements, and host of The Real Heal Podcast. Alicia is a dedicated mother who has boldly and unapologetically shared her passions for natural living and natural parenting since the time she's been in the spotlight - even if it was met with ridicule or laughter. As a long time vegan, she published two incredible books that were some of the first vegan books of their kind: The Kind diet and The Kind Mama. In this episode we cover: Alicia's vegan story What it was like being vegan in Hollywood before it was cool Different kinds of activism and what the world needs more of Her tips for raising healthy kids How she responds to push back against her “alternative” parenting styles What respectful parenting looks like for her family The relationship between her and her son Bear Staying true to yourself and your beliefs Having confidence in not caring what people think about you Her podcast and what she's excited about now Co-sleeping, elimination communication, raising her son Bear vegan, and more Sponsor: Anima Mundi: use my code ELLEN15 for 15% off organic https://animamundiherbals.com *** As a thank you for all your support, get any of my ebooks for 15% off using the code PODCAST at checkout! ellenfisher.com/ebooks *** WHERE TO FIND ALICIA Instagram Real Heal Podcast Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

I sit down with Destiny Bennett, an author, speaker, parenting coach, educator, and wife & mother to three boys. Her life's work and purpose revolves around her journey through and connection to motherhood and relationships and she's passionate about helping others restore their marriages and foster authentic connection with their children. Both your relationship with your partner and your relationship with your children are intertwined, because how we model our relationship with our partner teaches our children how to be in relation with others. Respecting one another extends not only to your partner but your kids as well. This conversation is packed with practical tips and life experiences to implement in your own life. In this episode we cover The connection between a strong marriage relationship and a strong bond with your children Destiny's relationship journey with her partner Marriage secrets that helped them restore their relationship that once was suffering greatly Key principles in fostering an intentional love filled marriage How to make time for intimacy when life is so busy Healthy communication tips when navigating disagreements with your partner How porn was destroying their marriage Changing toxic generational patterns in parenting Respecting your child's individuality Fostering authentic connection over punishment Apologizing to our children: In order to raise children who are accountable for themselves, we must be accountable for ourselves Appropriately respond to our children when they are struggling with big feelings and learning to regulate their emotions and more Sponsors: Anima Mundi: use my code ELLEN15 for 15% off organic https://animamundiherbals.com Buffy: Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80 https://buffy.co WHERE TO FIND DESTINY BENNETT Instagram Website Book WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Not many issues are more polarizing and heated than the topic of abortion. Pro life advocates believe in the inherent value and human rights of the unborn. Pro choice advocates believe in the the rights of women to choose whether to continue a pregnancy or not and to have bodily autonomy. Brenda Davies and Lila Rose have very opposing views on the topic of abortion. Brenda is a writer, podcaster, and left-leaning pro-choice Christian with the YouTube channel called God is Grey. Brenda believes that forced birth is immoral and that abortion can be better prevented by making this nation a more hospitable place for new & existing life with left leaning policies. Lila is a writer, speaker and pro life activist. She's the founder and president of Live Action, a human rights nonprofit with the largest digital footprint on the globe for the pro-life movement. Live Action exists to defend the rights of the unborn and make abortion unthinkable. In this episode we cover: Is it always wrong to commit intentional violence on an innocent human person? Is it immoral to force teens and women to give birth against their will? What about bodily autonomy? What is the moment of distinction when a person deserves basic human rights? Gestational age? A heartbeat? Viability? When a person takes their first breath after birth? Both mother and child have rights - are those rights in conflict? The viewpoint: “I wouldn't personally get an abortion but I wouldn't want to restrict someone else from getting one.” Is the way we talk about this debate “pro life” and “pro choice” accurate to how people who hold those views truly think and act? There was over 600,000 abortions last year, if all abortions were banned, that would be 600,000 more kids, many of them in poverty or tough situations, what would be the plan to deal with that? Horrific instances of rape or incest, or when there is an extreme health risk to the mother? Sex elective abortion, when one aborts their baby girl because they are specifically wanting a boy, or vice versa. would making abortion illegal actually reduce abortions? How the foster care system vs adoption shapes this conversation Do women need to rely on abortion to succeed in society? What about overpopulation? Roe v. Wade - will the Supreme Court overturn Roe? What will that mean for our national conversation about abortion? Sponsors: Buffy: Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80 https://buffy.co Anima Mundi: use my code ELLEN15 for 15% off organic https://animamundiherbals.com WERE TO FIND BRENDA DAVIES: Instagram Book YouTube WHERE TO FIND LILA ROSE Instagram Website Book WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Millions of people are choosing veganism all over the world. They value their health, have compassion for animals, and are concerned about the environment, and yet despite the personal benefits they experience, a lot of people revert back to eating meat dairy and eggs. Why is that? I have been looking forward to this episode since the creation of my podcast. One of my most passionate topics is this conversation surrounding why people stop being vegan, how vegans respond to people who stop being vegan, how non vegans use the stories of ex-vegans as proof of justification for this or that, the complexities of our own experiences that shape our decisions, and so on. To break down this topic, I shared a conversation with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau who is not only a decades long OG vegan, but also a thought leader on the social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully. She's a speaker, cultural commentator, podcaster, and author of many books, including “The Joyful Vegan: how to stay vegan in a world that wants you to eat meat, dairy, and eggs” and her perspective on the many common reasons why people stop being vegan are compelling. In this episode we cover What the data shows is the main reason people stop being vegan - is it health reasons or more social and cultural? The social and cultural pressures that impact our lifestyle choices feeling the pressure (often self inflicted) to be perfect What being realistic about food and health looks like The double standard that our society holds plant-based eaters and their health to compared to any other way of eating Breaching values and sabotaging goals in the process The problems with ex-vegan stories - both how they are presented and how people respond to them Anecdotes & social media influencers who quit being vegan if I ever consider stopping being vegan when plant-based diets don't work our biological design to thrive Why you'll never see videos called “why I quit the ancestral diet” or “why I quit the paleo diet” Health is so much more than just food Division & hatred on both sides the hidden complexities of our modern day agriculture system if vegans' righteous anger when people fail to meet their expectations is justified or helpful Loving everyone through their own journeys, stories, and no matter how they choose to eat. Thank you to our partner's for sponsoring today's episode Manscaped: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ELLEN at MANSCAPED.com Buffy: Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co WHERE TO FIND COLLEEN PATRICK-GOUDREAU Instagram Website Her book WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

An exciting follow up conversation with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz on the power of plant diversity to optimize our gut microbiome and overall health. In this episode we go even deeper and get into the layered complexities of the gut and our individuality, how to heal from food intolerances and live in abundance without restriction, and other lifestyle factors that directly impacts our gut health. Dr. B is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is an authority on cutting edge medical research on microbiome science. He's a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and received his Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University. He is a New York Times best selling author of his book “Fiber Fueled,” and has recently come out with his second book, the “The Fiber Fueled Cookbook,” which is an empowering and research-based book full of recipes and information on healing and training the gut for long term health. With an emphasizes towards a holistic approach to healing, Dr. B looks at the person as a whole when understanding what is causing gut problems and intolerances. This episode is packed with details on how to take charge of your health and heal your gut. I hope you find this episode empowering on your journey towards optimal health and feeling your best. In this episode we cover: Why eating a wide variety of whole plant foods is so important How to heal your gut through this principle The uniqueness of our gut microbiome with strengths and weakness What causes a gut to become damaged How to get to the root cause of symptoms and problems with our current food system Long term elimination diets and how they don't actually heal your gut, instead it suppresses symptoms and make things worse overtime How to strengthen your gut to live abundantly, not restrictively The approach of the G.R.O.W.T.H strategy to heal your food intolerances The negative effects of the overuse of antibiotics The emergence of home testing for food intolerances Gluten and whole grains, good for your gut or not? Carnivore diets and if excluding more plants from you diet, which may cause temporary lessening of symptoms, is better for your gut and health long term Recognizing your gut health is more than just food: the power of the mind Food poisoning, stress, lack of sleep, and more Animals products as a detriment for long term health An inclusive plant based emphasis for everyone, and staying away from perfection Thank you to our partner's for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to trybite.com/ELLEN or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Buffy: Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co WHERE TO FIND DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ Website Instagram The Fiber Fueled Cookbook WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

CALL TO ACTION: Andrew and I are doing a special call to action. Right now your donation can have double the impact. For every donation to O.U.R. Rescue made through HERE, we will match it up to $10,000. Which means together we can raise $20,000 for OUR Rescue. We will be making our match donation in August 2022, so if you are listening to this sometime between now and august, you have time for your contribution to make two times the impact. CLICK HERE TO DONATE. Also, join the Abolitionist Club which is their exclusive community of monthly donors ranging from $5 a month on up. The recurring monthly revenue is so helpful because it allows them to budget effectively from an organizational perspective The selling of people, human trafficking, is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world, with 27 million enslaved, 6 million of them children. So many of us aren't aware of how wide spread this issue is, because it's not at the forefront of the media, and we think it doesn't happen where we live. But this is the closet crime that is exploding and rising all around us at astronomical rates. Tim Ballard, a former special agent and undercover operator for the Department of Homeland Security and also former CIA, shares what we need to know about child trafficking. He's an abolitionist, NGO specialist, activist and philanthropist, and is the founder and president of O.U.R. Rescue that rescues children from child sex trafficking and sexual exploitation and has assisted in the arrested of thousands of predators. This episode is heavy, sobering, and challenging, but important to hear. Be aware when starting this episode that we discuss some very heavy topics, but that there is a reason and goal in mind: how to protect our children and support those who are rescuing children from slavery and exploitation. In this episode we cover: What human trafficking is and what it looks like both in the US and internationally. Tim's background and what lead him to this line of work as a life long mission Why human trafficking isn't on the forefront of media attention Online explicit material and how O.U.R. Rescue helps facilitate tracking down predators and finding the abused children The process of rescuing children currently enslaved in different parts of the world Tim's recent trip to Ukraine and how when a country is in crisis it puts children at risk of being trafficked The rise in normalizing pedophilia and sex with minors The dangers of social media and smart phones for children The new documentary coming out soon around what O.U.R. Rescue is doing in Ukraine called “Good Friday” The best way for us to support and help O.U.R. Rescue's efforts to rescue children from exploitation and slavery WHERE TO FIND TIM BALLARD Website Instagram DONATE to O.U.R. Rescue HERE Join the Abolitionist Club WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast Family YouTube channel

Many people want to become more financially stable, but are struggling or feel like they won't be able to change their circumstances. Rachel Cruze, a two-time #1 national bestselling author and financial expert, empowers people to turn around their finances, get out of debt, and build a wealth mindset. Rachel and her Father, Dave Ramsey, teach families and individuals at all levels of income how to start saving to create long term wealth, and finally get out of debt. I personally have learned so much from this incredible principle they teach: “Live like no on else, so that later you can live and give like no one else.” Short term sacrifice can lead to reaching your long term goals, financial freedom, and being in control of your money. And I've seen drastic shifts take place, not only in my own life, but also in my friends lives, by following the advice Rachel teaches. I am so excited to get my hands on Rachel's book “Know Yourself Know Your Money” which is out now and available to read. I loved this conversation with Rachel, she's energetic, thought-provoking, compassionate, and insightful. Personal finance is an important topic for all people, at all levels of income and I hope you will find what she shares inspiring for your financial freedom journey. In this episode we cover: How to build a wealth mindset Common myths people believe about millionaires (The National Study of Millionaires) Common characteristics that people live by who are good with their money The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to finances & managing their money How to win with money in 7 baby steps Things people waste their money on that they think they need Tips, resources, and tools for making a budget and sticking to it Is becoming financially independent something that is only for the privileged? What about those who are really struggling financially (either from debt, can barely pay their rent, are a single parent, or are on a fixed/low income?) The fastest way to pay off your debt Saving and how few people are prepared to pay for an emergency Ways people can make extra money aside from their job Taking life into your own hands vs. waiting for the government to dismiss student loans How to best protect our money from inflation Why giving generously is such an integral part of this discussion Teaching kids healthy finances and money habits Thank you to our partner's for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to trybite.com/ELLEN or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Buffy: Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co WHERE TO FIND DR. RACHEL CRUZE Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Her book WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast Family YouTube channel

As parents, we are all striving to raise and nourish our children with love and intention, and to set them up with a healthy foundation of emotional and physical wellbeing for the rest of their lives. Dr. Gemma Newman, a general practitioner who's been practicing for 18+ years, shares her wealth of knowledge and experience on optimizing your family's health and wellbeing. She is a senior partner at a family medical practice in the UK, has OBGYN, family planning, and pediatric credentials, as well as her own experience transitioning her family to a plant-based dietary pattern many years ago. Her approach is inclusive towards all types of lifestyles in how to adapt a healthy plant-based diet and she provides a compassionate lens through her years of experiencing different types of patients and circumstances. Her book “The Plant Power Doctor: A Simple Prescription for a Healthier You” is a complete how-to go-to that has the necessary science for people to feel empowered to thrive on their plant-baed diet. It's the perfect combination of recipe book and information to help you navigate your journey towards optimal health and preventing disease. I loved this conversation and we got to cover so many topics together in this packed two hour episode. I hope you feel empowered with the information Dr. Gemma shares and enjoy hearing our own different & personal experiences from two plant-based mothers raising healthy families. In this episode we cover: Dr. Gemma's experience and expertise in pregnancy and child nourishment What the science says on the benefits of raising children plant-based and how it stacks up against dietary patterns rich in animal foods How to best adopt a diet rich in whole plant foods How to best set up our children for a healthy pattern as they get older, reducing risk of heart disease and obesity and cancer Nutrients of focus & supplementation Different options to meet your family's nutritional needs, depending on your life situation and preference Child teeth health and using both natural and western practices Picky eater tips & party gatherings Transitioning your family to plant-based What really are “ancestral diets” Breastfeeding, donated breastmilk, and formula Starting baby on solid foods Allergies and eczema Should parents get their child's blood levels checked? Being the example & how to help children incorporate new foods in a healthy environment Thank you to our partner's for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to trybite.com/ELLEN or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Buffy: Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co WHERE TO FIND DR. GEMMA NEWMAN website Instagram Her book “The Plant Power Doctor: A Simple Prescription for a Healthier You” WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast Family YouTube channel Sources in description box of YouTube version

Having an empowering birth experience is one of my favorite topics of conversation. Birth is a transformative experience and we can cry and laugh and love up on each other's stories, whether there is heartache, trauma, euphoria, or peace. All birth stories matter and there is strength to gain from listening to each other's experiences. I sit down with my friend Jordan, who recently gave brith to her fourth baby in the comfort of her own home in Tanzania with her family. She shares the story of her most recent birth and we also revel in the evolution she's had from her other births as well. Her birth stories are both hilarious and beautiful, chaotic yet calming, and also empowering. We found many similarities in our own lives, not just from the beautiful mess of motherhood and homeschooling and raising a big family, but also from the insights we've gained over the course of our different births. In this episode we cover what has helped us have the most empowering birth experiences, what hasn't helped, and everything in between. You can find Jordan on instagram at @pheonix.wild so you can keep up with her life journey with her family travels, homeschooling and motherhood. She is coming out with a homeschooling course soon so stay tuned for that and she also just launched an online market place to be able to find natural mother and baby products all in one beautiful place at organicbabyme.com So buckle up for some wild birth stories, I laughed a lot in this episode, probably because I find so much joy in talking about birth. I hope you enjoy our stories. Thank you to Buffy for sponsoring today's episode. Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co In this episode we cover: Jordan's story and what led her family to uproot and move to Tanzania What she's learned from living in Tanzania and what the culture is like Jordan's birth story of her most recent birth, her fourth baby who was born just 7 weeks ago The rest of our birth stories and what we have learned from each one What has helped us have the most empowering birth experiences, what hasn't helped, and everything in between. The power of the mind in creating a positive birthing experience How to decide where you should give birth (the hospital, birth center, home birth, etc) How we have found pleasure through brith Orgasmic Birth, the book Running towards the places you are most afraid to go, and relaxing in those places Embracing the journey of labor instead of trying to hide from it for a quicker and more enjoyable labor progression Rewriting the story that birth has to be painful and scary Homeschooling and motherhood with 4 children And so much more. WHERE TO FIND JORDAN Instagram Organic Baby Me WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast Family YouTube channel

The topic of gut health is integral to optimizing our physical and mental wellbeing. Our microbiome has a direct relationship to our immune system, digestion, metabolism, hormones, mood, and more. Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is an authority on cutting edge medical research on microbiome science. He's here to arm you with empowering information to achieve optimal health without restrictive dieting like elimination diets, but rather with abundance. We dive into the complexity of the gut, why eating a diverse plant-based diet is key to optimizing our gut function, and why a plant-predominant to plant-exclusive diet is the most scientifically proven way to support the microbiome. Dr. B has incredible credentials. He's a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine and received his Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University. He received the highest clinical award at UNC and was Chief Gastroenterology Fellow. He conducted research for and contributed to more than 20 scientific articles and has given more than 40 presentations at national meetings. Dr. B's book “Fiber Fueled” is a a must read and a personal favorite of mine for understanding the significant role that a diverse plant-based diet plays in creating a healthy gut. He is also soon to be releasing a second book, the “Fiber Fueled Cookbook,” which is an empowering guide filled with delicious recipes and information on how to heal the your gut with evidence-based research for long term health. Thank you to Buffy for sponsoring today's episode. Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co In the episode we cover: Dr. Bulsiewicz's personal story to discovering plant-based eating and his transformation from sick to thriving The connection between the gut microbiome and our food choices The overwhelming body of evidence supporting the importance of plant diversity for optimal gut health The difference between cherry picking studies vs looking at the whole body of evidence, taking into account the hierarchy of evidence Why some people struggle with digesting plants and why these are the people who need this information the most, so they can heal their gut Why fiber is a crucial element to creating a healthy gut Stress and mood disorders related to gut health The direct relationship of our gut health to our immune system, digestion, metabolism, hormones, mood, etc How ancestral diets stack up against gut health Animal foods vs plants for gut health WHERE TO FIND DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ Website Instagram Fiber Fueled book WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast Family YouTube channel

My sister Hannah and I are inseparable and in this intimate conversation we discuss not only our personal relationship and upbringing as well as our motherhood journeys, but also some of the controversial things we experience online being content creators. One thing we both share, value, and love to work on, is our desire to cultivate a healthy mindset. We love reminding ourselves of this focus and how it impacts our lives. Living with a growth mindset, not taking things personally, judging less and having more compassion can only bring in more light and love and peace into your life. Hannah has recently come out with an incredible digital course called Vegan for Good. The course is for people who are looking to transition to vegansim and thrive This step-by-step guide will empower you to thrive on plants, eating wholesome every day, and making sustainable lifestyle shifts by building vegan meals that sustain you. This course will help you transition for long term success and live with food freedom while choosing vegan. Get in depth guidance on minimal meal prepping to save maximum time and money, understanding your cravings once and for all, living vegan and still being social, and so much more. Click here to check out her course. Thank you to our partners for sponsors today's episode Blueland: get 20% off your first order when you go to Blueland.com/ellen Buffy: Use my code ELLEN for $20 off orders over $80. https://buffy.co In this episode we cover: Our relationship as sisters and how it has transformed over the years Growing up with parents practicing gentle parenting before it was a more wide popular concept How to stop taking things personally Receiving criticism and what it's like to reflect inward to not judge others Our vegan lifestyle, our parent's backgrounds, and their transition to eating plant-based Our “opposing views” of showing our kids online Life lessons regarding friendships and healthy communication Hannah's journey to becoming a new mom Finding security and self acceptance in who you are How other peoples judgements are a reflection of themselves, and not of you The challenges of new motherhood and the intensity it brings The importance of sacred community and passing down the wisdom of birth WHERE TO FIND HANNAH Vegan for Good Course Website Instagram YouTube WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast Family YouTube channel