WELL with Tracy Fredkin

Join Tracy Fredkin of WELL for a conversation with John Carpenter of LivOn Labs. We learn more about LivOn Labs and liposomal vitamins in this episode, including what liposomal vitams are, how they are different and why they are good for you.  We also delve into other LivOn supplements and their approach to vitamins for women.

Join Tracy Fredkin of WELL as she talks with Ahnjel Ali of Ali Optimal Wellness. We discuss her book,  Mostly Vegan The Science Behind Why You Should Eat More Veggies,  why & how your health can be what you want it to be by eating more veggies as well as other key pillars to maintaining and building wellness. Ahnjel is a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist for 30 years. Her practice is mostly custom making herbal formulas for patients.  Her herbal pharmacy has over 300 individual herbs in it.  Every patient, just like every person, does present a little differently than someone else and requires an herbal formula that will change how a disease is manifesting in their body. Her practice bridges Eastern & Western medicine. She treats all types of auto-immune problems, such as fibromyalgia, MS, Lupus, Hashimotos, Rheumatoid arthritis and others, all types of digestive problems, IBS, IBD, colitis and even undiagnosed problems, all types of hormonal problems, like PMS, infertility, menopause.

Join Tracy Fredkin of WELL as she chats with Amrita Saigal, the founder of Kudos, the first disposable baby diaper lined with 100% soft, sustainable, sensitive-skin-loving cotton. Prior to Kudos, Amrita co-founded Saathi, now one of India's leading manufacturers of eco-friendly sanitary pads made from waste banana tree fiber. Her work experience spans manufacturing for Procter & Gamble's Always pads and Gillette razors, operations & manufacturing for Google Glass, and all-around-all-hats-wearer as one of the earliest employees at Thunkable. Amrita graduated with an S.B. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School.Kudos are the first and only disposable diaper to have earned the cotton naturalTM seal from Cotton Incorporated for having 100% clean cotton touching baby's bum all day instead of plastic. Why cotton? It's naturally soft, sustainable and the #1 recommended material for those suffering from rash or eczema. Combined with their patent-pending DoubleDryTM tech which uses two plant-based absorption layers instead of the traditional one to funnel and distribute moisture away from baby's bum, Kudos are a game changer when it comes to protecting baby's skin, the planet, and your couch.Learn more at https://www.mykudos.com/

Join Tracy as she talks with Julie Cole, Co-Founder at Mabels Labels.  Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel's Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Julie is a serial entrepreneur, published author, a sought-after speaker and a parenting expert and blogger.  Tune in to learn about Julie's entrepreneurial journey and how she raised six kids with no mom guilt.  Plus hot tips on labeling everything and staying organized!To learn more about Julie, visit mabelslabels.com/juliecole

Join Tracy as she chats all things business and mom life with Courtney Kanner Fishman, CEO of My Little Outfit.  In My Little Outfit, Courtney has created an affordable, uniform price for fully styled outfits as a convenient solution to keep closets organized and price points accessible. The concept reduces waste and benefits the environment. My Little Outfit is a new upscale/resale website for children's clothing. All gently loved, pre-owned clothing is curated into fashionable outfits for sizes 0-6 years and growing. The concept maximizes budget, organizes closets and benefits the environment. Offering more than 100 brands from Mayoral to Gucci, My Little Outfit's Shop Wear Trade model offers a myriad of fashion-forward outfits all at the same low price of $18.99. 

Join Tracy Fredkin as she chats with Emma Heming Willis, Founder and CEO of CocoBabaEmma Heming Willis is an entrepreneur, model, and the Founder and CEO of CocoBaba, an all-natural, vegan skincare line for women. During her 20+ years in the fashion and beauty industries, she graced covers and was featured in the pages of Vogue, Glamour, Elle, and Marie Claire. She walked the runways for Chanel, Valentino, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani, Emanuel Ungaro, Dior, and Victoria's Secret, to name a few.Emma married her husband, Bruce, in 2009 and started a family shortly after. It was then that she recognized an unmet need in the market: the lack of safe, effective beauty and wellness products for pregnant women. Following her second child's birth, Emma decided to take action and create a good-for-you product to fit the unique needs of a woman's body - expecting or not. She founded CocoBaba in 2016, launching in Europe before introducing her line to the U.S. in early 2021. Passionate about giving back and creating a safe space for moms, Emma started her namesake blog in 2013. She is an ambassador and avid supporter ofRoom to Grow, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical years of development. Emma credits her success and go-getting spirit to her mother, a single mom, who raised her between London and Southern California. She finds joy and purpose in supporting other women, whether guiding them through their motherhood journey or simply helping them feel confident in their own skin.  In addition to her two daughters, Emma is a stepmother of three. When she's not planning her next business venture or spending time with her family, Emma can be found practicing many forms of self-care - something for which she is a dedicated and vocal advocate. For more on CocoBaba, visit cocobaba.com + @cocobabaofficial,  and follow Emma on Instagram - @emmahemingwillis.   

Dr. Ashley Beckman, Doctor of Acupucture and Chinese Medicine joins us on WELL this week to discuss how she treats the root cause of your ailments and not the symptoms. She is seeing a heightened amount of anxiety in patients due to the circumstances of COVID-19 and quarantine. What you eat also contributes to how you feel - both negatively and positively. Listen to this episode to discover ways to improve your health and bolster your immunity.

Dr. Zelana Montminy is a renowned positive psychologist, wellness architect and author of 21 Days to Resilience. We spoke with Dr. Montminy about the current stress and challenges we're experiencing as parents during COVID, how to build resilience in ourselves and teach our children. She shared some really sound and helpful advice including the following quotes. Follow her @Dr.Zelana or online at DrZelana.com. “The goal of (wanting) happiness sort of sets us up for failure... In wanting so desperately to be happy you’re going to miss those actual moments of happiness”"When we’re able to accept whatever we’re feeling and dealing with (at the moment) and then move on to the next moment we have a greater likelihood of flipping the switch and thinking positively.”“Be in the now, be present and be accepting."This week’s episode is sponsored by Trove CBD.Trove’s amazing body balms, tinctures, and massage oils great for pain, inflammation, stress, and help with sleep.! Trove is THC free and triple lab tested.Go to trovecbd.com... Our listeners get 20% off with promo code WELL20 at checkout.

This week's podcast features author, family recipe guru and smoothie queen Catherine McCord, founder of the much loved blog and online resource, Weelicious and Co-founder and CEO of One Potato, the first organic home meal delivery kit service focused specifically on the dinnertime needs of families. Catherine is a sought after speaker and has joined us the past two years at SoCal Wellness talking about nutrition and healthy eating. This week Catherine joins me, Tracy Fredkin, to discuss COVID-19: Meal Planning + Nutrition for Families on our WELL podcast.Catherine is also the author of the monthly “Snack Mom” column in Parenting Magazine, has appeared multiple times in People, Self and Real Simple magazines, on The Today Show, ABC’s The Chew, Access Hollywood Live, Good Morning America and Fox News as well as appearing regularly on the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games as well as guest spots on Food Network’s Next Food Network Star and Duff Till Dawn.

This week on WELL host Tracy Fredkin talks about everything you need to know about CBD with experts Deborah Carter, Co-Founder of Trove CBD and Ashley Lewis and Meredith Schroeder Co-Founders of Fleur Marché.CBD products are popping up everywhere but how do we know what to use or take, how much and the benefits? We delved into this discussion at our January 2020 SoCal Wellness Retreat but there's still so much more to know. This week's episode is brought to you by Trove CBD, Trove’s amazing body balms, tinctures, and massage oils are great for pain, inflammation, stress, and help with sleep.! Trove is THC free and triple lab tested. Go to trovecbd.com... Our listeners get 20% off with promo code WELL20 at checkout.

Host Tracy Fredkin chats with moms friends about the realities they are facing with parenting, wellness and family life during this time of safer at home. Chudney Ross, Author, Owner of Books and Cookies and Chief Kid Officer at the Jane ClubMarissa Gold, Founder of Intuit ParentingAdrianna Costa, Producer and Host of Local Now LA, Entertainment Journalist and BloggerAhyoung Stobar, Founder and Designer at Joah Love and one of the first companies to make wearable cloth masks (patent pending)Laura Nix Gerson, CEO and Co-Founder of Nix|Gerson Media and Founder of MomAngeles. Episode sponsored by Trove CBD. Trove’s amazing body balms, tinctures, and massage oils great for pain, inflammation, stress, and help with sleep.! Trove is THC free and triple lab tested. Go to trovecbd.com... Our listeners get 20% off with promo code WELL20 at checkout.

Join host Tracy Fredkin as she interviews Dr. Shamsah Amersi, gynecologist and obstetrician; Lori Bregman, doula, author and co-founder of Seedlyfe; and Dr. Jane Shomof, LMFT and founder of Bloome to discuss how they are helping their clients during today's COVID-19 environment, what to expect and how to navigate birth today. This episode is brought to you by ALTO Pharmacy.We know you’re faced with multiple challenges during this uncertain time - juggling work, family life and personal care - all while trying to keep those around you healthy. Alto Pharmacy is here to help with free same-day doorstep delivery, ensuring families have safe and reliable access to their medications. Alto is a full-service pharmacy with over 1 million prescriptions filled. Visit www.alto.com to learn more or call 1(800) 874-5881 to connect with our patient care team.