Wild Wild Wellness

Claudia is a New York City based movement and breathwork practitioner and creator of the interdisciplinary fitness app, Bodywise Studio. Her career as a professional contemporary dancer has made her a lifetime student of the body and inspired her training in holistic nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine, yogic philosophy, and integrative somatic therapy. Deeply passionate about translating the subtle language of the body and the ways our physiology often reveals the nature of our psychology, Claudia empowers and educates clients on their healing journey of reclaiming body trust, cultivating inner harmony, and living from their fully embodied expression. Links: Website: bodywise.studioMy Instagram: @claudia.germugaApp Instagram: @thebodywiseappDownload the App HereResources:Fix your Period by Nicole JardimTaking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler

Emily Diers is a professional dancer, personal trainer, and owner of bodycraft studio in Brooklyn. Emily aims to guide impactful and meaningful movement experiences to foster a deeper connection to our bodies and illuminate our sense of possibility. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner, two cats, and abundant plant life.

Dana Ariele Chwatt is the co-host of the Wild Wild Wellness podcast and a holistic health coach who specializes in gut health, hormone health and women's health. Since becoming certified through the institute for integrative nutrition in 2020, Dana has worked with numerous clients both in person and virtually through 1:1 and group coaching programs. Dana also runs panels, webinars, workshops and presentations for communities and corporations. She's passionate about building community and connecting with women to empower them in their health. ResourcesAviva RommAlisa Vitti Shilajit Dr. Mindy PelzByron Katie 

Dr. Suzanne Fenske is passionate about empowering women to take charge of their health and applies her broad medical expertise to provide unparalleled integrative care. She treats a range of complex women's health conditions, including gynecological conditions and hormone therapy in perimenopause and menopause. As a double board-certified gynecologist and integrative medicine physician she offers a genuine, integrative approach, combining traditional medicine with botanicals, targeted supplements, and personalized lifestyle strategies. In this episode Dana and Dr. Fenske talk about all things women's health from nutrition, hormones, fertility, menopause, to how to optimize our health using integrative practices.Work with Dr. Fenske at TaraMDFollow TaraMD on Instagram  ResourcesEWG (Environmental Working Group)Dirty DozenSara GottfriedSee You Later Ovulator by Esther BlumSensate 

Kourtney is a tech exec at Grammarly, the leading provider of generative AI in the workplace. She's spent two decades building Growth teams in rapidly scaling companies. She is a mom of two adored children, who is constantly evaluating if balance should be a target for any of us. 

Tamara Rubin is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and women's health coach who has taught dozens of women to chart their cycles and use this profound body literacy to prevent pregnancy, conceive on their timeline, and better understand their health, well-being, and sexuality. She is a passionate advocate for women and for reproductive health and wellness for all.Visit www.tamararubin.nyc to schedule a free introductory phone call, learn about group class offerings, or get one-on-one support for an empowered, deeply self-aware approach to sexual and reproductive health.Follow her on instagram @tamararubincyclesandfertility.Resource links:Taking Charge Of Your Fertility (Ch. 3-6 recommend) The Fifth Vital Sign Vagina Obscura Beautifulcervix.com Aviva RommThroughline Podcast EpisodeRead Your Body AppAssociation of Fertility Awareness Educators directory 

Daisy Dolan is  passionate about building top performing sales teams, and helping people become their truest expression of selves. She is currently the Head of Global Sales for Kitman Labs, an industry-leading performance management and analytics company, and is the founder of the Wild Wild Wellness Podcast. She is passionate about growth, personal development, and the transformative power of our own mindsets. Daisy's book recommendations:Gabrielle Bernstein Steve Chandler Come as You Are Wild Women's Way The Overstory Pema ChödrönUddiyana-bandha (vacuum breath) step-by-step Emily Diers - Bodycraft

Join Dana and Daisy for a conversation with Brittany Bamrick and Ashley Griffen, the co-founders of Bliss Camp Retreats. Ashley Griffin is living the dream as a community leader, yoga retreat facilitator, yoga teacher training facilitator, yoga studio owner, and currently serving her 6th year as a lululemon ambassador.Brittany's favorite title and credential is mama of a two year old, but most people know her from building yoga communities in New Jersey and San Diego, on global retreats, and in her virtual studio + mentorship. She's in her tenth year as a yoga teacher and leader, with a majority of her career spent with the company Life Time Athletic, where she led teacher trainings, taught full-time and hired, trained and supported teams of yoga teachers. Since moving from San Diego to Tennessee in 2021, she's rocked entrepreneurship, from leading 3-6 yoga retreats per year, creating online programs + hosting private events virtually and in Nashville.Connect with them both at:@ashleygriffinyoga@vinyasanista@blisscampretreats

Join Dana in conversation with Savanna Stevens on all things self love, developing a movement practice you love, and creating a life you don't need a vacation from. The embodiment of holistic health and self-empowerment, Savanna Stevens is the Founder of S3 YOGA, Yoga Instructor (RYT200 and Yoga For Athletes Certified), Elite Model, and Philanthropist. She's worked with brands including Bombay Sapphire, Covergirl, Glamour Magazine, Google, Lululemon, and teaches yoga for NBA, WNBA, and NFL clients. Savanna's mission is to empower her generation to become the best version of themselves in mind, body, and spirit.Connect with Savanna and her dog, Nola, on Instagram. 

Join Dana in conversation with Emma Lokai as they discuss entrepreneurship, embodying dark femininity, trusting yourself, and learning how to live unapologetically. Emma Lokai is Business Coach who helps women embrace their Dark Femininity so they can f*ck with their UNAPOLOGETIC energy in their badass biz.Read about ways to work with Emma Connect with Emma on Instagram  

Join Daisy in conversation with Dane and Mac of The Athletic Clubs as they discuss motivation, community, building a business, and what it means to rip in.Dane McCarthy is the founder of The Athletic Clubs, a group of gyms in NYC that focuses on squad training, a unique concept in the fitness industry whereby members workout in ‘squads' of 20 twice a week at a set time and with a dedicated coach. Mac Johnson is the Director of Operations for the ACs as well as one of the Head Coaches. Click Here to Find Your SquadBoth mine and Dane's photos are credited to kelseycampbell.jpg on IGThis episode was lovingly mixed and edited by Ani Klang. 

Join Dana and Daisy as they share their intentions behind creating Wild Wild Wellness Season 3, the wildest things they've learned about themselves this year, and what topics you can expect in the coming season. 

Join Daisy and Dana Chwatt, Holistic Health Coach, for a conversation around all things gut health, community building, and building compassionate routines.Resources:Dana Chwatt: https://www.instagram.com/dana.ariele/?hl=enNYC Health Club Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4bMnOXdrqtAiR5l6I0m9BakS9owm6Odm1EzZSF2J03OSTqQ/viewformIIN: https://www.integrativenutrition.comShilajit: https://cymbiotika.com/products/shilajit-normal-jarCome As You Are: https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090

Fueled by a love of education and creating meaningful connections, Skye Michiels is a recognized Motivational Speaker, Coach and Leader in the Real Estate industry. The empowering paths he's paved to help Realtors develop the skills and strategies necessary to elevate their business has impacted thousands of agents to date. Skye is the National Head Of Agent Development at Compass where he is creating and teaching a national training curriculum across the country.You can find Skye on Instagram @skyemichiels and @the6amers. Check him out and let him know you listened to his episode!This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

Join us as we talk about preventing burnout and liberating the modern professional with the founder of Tipping Point Liberation Coaching, Dr. Azad John-Salimi.Azad is a doctor, and a burnout & resiliency coach living in Brooklyn, NY. He has over 10 years of clinical experience and he has been passionate about meditation for 30 years. Having personally hit the wall of burnout twice, he started Tipping Point Liberation Coaching to address the mounting toll of work exhaustion and burnout on the modern professional. You can find Dr. Azad on instagram @tippingpoint.coach and the first session with him is always free. You can schedule with him here: https://calendly.com/tippingpointcoach/discoverycall  Check out his page and let him know you listened to his episode of WWW! This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

Join us as we talk about the healing process of movement in grief, with one of the most incredible teachers and healers I've worked with, Francesca Valarezo. Francesca Valarezo is a New York City-based yoga, meditation teacher, and a master Shamanic Reiki practitioner. A New York City native that lives between New York and Peru, Francesca battled severe depression and panic attacks during her formidable years. Her desire to self-heal led Francesca to train in yoga therapeutics, Reiki, and Shamanism, a road that took Francesca in 2010 down a new path in teaching as she found that her desire to self-heal expanded to the need to help others heal.You can find Francesca on Instagram @spiritualrebelyogi. Her website is www.spiritualrebelny.com. Check her out and let her know you listened to her episode!This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

The lovely Emily Diers is back again in season two. Join us as we dig a little deeper into finding your own way and what that looks like in your body, life, relationships and creativity. Emily Diers is a movement guide and professional dancer in Brooklyn, NY. She is passionate about creating and teaching approachable, creative ways to move and connect to our inner wisdom. Emily founded her business bodycraft in 2018 and is embarking on the opening of a studio for folks to move and feel free in community.You can find Emily on instagram @emdeers and @letsbodycraft. Her website is www.letsbodycraft.com. Be sure to tell her you listened in on her episode of Wild Wild Wellness.Click here to go to the episode in Season One with Emily.This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

Join us as we unpack the mystery and the majesty of the pelvis and the pelvic floor, with the pelvic goddess herself miss Hayley O'Hara. Hayley is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and Certified Yoga Instructor. Hayley currently practices in Toronto and offers virtual sessions. During the pandemic, Hayley launched her own online clinic and yoga studio where she sees clients and teaches weekly classes. To build onto her clinical practice, Hayley designed two specialized prenatal and postnatal programs for mothers looking to stay active during pregnancy and prepare for birth as well as recover from core and pelvic floor dysfunction in the postpartum period. Hayley's mission is to transform the way pelvic health is practiced by giving it a role in our daily wellness rituals, on and off the mat.You can find Hayley on Instagram @pelvicgoddess. Her website is www.pelvicgoddess.ca. Let her know you listened to her episode of Wild Wild Wellness.This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

Join us for a deep, thought-provoking conversation with the CEO of Chirag Shah Coaching, Chirag Shah. We talk about how to invest in ourselves and get back out there during the hard times.Chirag was four when he got his first job at his parents' stationery store in Larchmont, NY. From the moment he could see over the counter, he asked everyone the same question: “How can I help?” Anyone who knows Chirag can see that service and gratitude are built right into his DNA. Whether it's his work ethic or his supernatural energy, it's impossible not to be inspired by Chirag's genuine interest and proven ability to help every person succeed. For Chirag, the most important thing about his career is the relationships he's built with agents across the county.  “Their success is my success,” says Chirag. “I wouldn't have it any other way.”This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

Join us for a juicy, warming conversation with co-creators of Here Here Studio, Levina Li and Sarita Walsh. We talk all things creativity, friendship, and states of being. Levina Li helps people create miracles in their lives, relationships, and businesses. She is a coach, creator, and co-creator of Here Here studio and The Magic of Us. Sarita Walsh is a multifaceted creative being and interdisciplinary brand builder. She creates meaningful and purpose-driven content to help cultivate and inspire intentional and joyful living through simplicity. She also co-creates Here Here studio with Levina.This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

Britt Pham is a first-generation Vietnamese-Lao-American, a daughter of refugees, and a creator of space. They design, produce, and facilitate experiences to guide people home — to themselves & their communities — so that we can create better legacies than the ones we inherited. With a wealth of experience ranging from production, to brand strategy, to leadership coaching — with clients that span from indie artists to Fortune 500 companies — Britt's expertise is in weaving stories, ideas, people, and projects into innovative paths forward. Nour Batyne (she/her) is a creative producer, facilitator, and artist — her work lies at the intersection of immersive storytelling, futures thinking, and social innovation. She is the co-founder of One of Many, a consulting & design studio that works with leaders & cultural organizations to build stronger communities around accountability & our undeniable interconnectedness. She is also an organizer for the Wide Awakes, an open-source network who radically reimagines the future through creative collaboration. Nour is a Next Generation Foresight Practitioner Fellow at the School of International Futures, and serves as an Associate Instructor for the Nonprofit Management M.S. program at Columbia University. With a global portfolio of work, she is currently based in New York City. Links:  One of ManyWebsite: oneofmany.studioIG: @oneofmany.studioFacilitatorsBritt Website: www.britt-pham.comBritt IG: @britt_phamNour IG: @NourBatyne Facilitators ReferencedCorinne Rice: https://www.corinnericeconsulting.com/ This episode was lovingly edited by the amazing Ani Klang, who also produced the intro and outro track. She can be reached at  www.aniklang.com and on insta @ani_klang.

Savannah Freed Simon is the founder of Sweat With Sav, a virtual feel great workout program fueled by dynamic exercises, fresh music, and good vibes. Savannah has a deep passion for uplifting others and spreading joy through movement. Join her for a class, and you'll walk away feeling like sunshine. Audio Editing and Intro/Outro Track by Ani Klang.Website: https://www.sweatwithsav.com/

Benis Reffkin is forging her own path for a life of fulfillment and impact as a certified Executive Coach focused on helping clients in Life & Leadership, working primarily with entrepreneurs and their growth ambitions. To guide clients she draws from her work experiences in executive recruiting, private wealth management and leadership consulting, as well as her MBA from Columbia Business School and BA in Psychology from NYU. She is also a hands-on mother-of-three young children, and supports her husband as an advisor and coach as he founded the real estate tech company Compass.Her website is: https://www.benisreffkincoaching.com/

In this episode, Daisy chats with Maddie Gentile, a licensed massage therapist and wellness entrepreneur. Maddie is the founder of Manual Movement - a healing offering that combines massage, movement and breathwork for anyone that wants “to have a deeper understanding of what their body is communicating.” After many years yo-yo-ing between Western and Eastern approaches to manage her autoimmune disease, Maddie was inspired to get to the root of the problem by studying soft tissue manipulation through both approaches at Pacific College of Health & Science and Ischemic Compression technique under DPT, Vinita Chandra Modey. Her experience in fitness and consistently active lifestyle - including a stint on the founding team at Dancebody - also fueled her curiosity and informed her studies. Daisy highlights Maddie's passion for facilitating healthy movement and consequently wellbeing as they discuss how the body stores energy. By identifying physical imbalances and correcting patterns with small incremental changes over time, we can optimize our lifestyle, get out of pain and unlock our natural intelligence - mentally and physically. Listen in to learn how. // Wild Wild Show Notes: Maddie Gentile (@Maddie_mmt / Manualmovement.com), Dancebody (@dancebody), “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor, “Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists” by Thomas W. Myers, The Pomodoro Technique, “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 

In this episode, Daisy chats with Gabe Kennedy, award-winning chef turned wellness entrepreneur. Gabe is the co-founder of Plant People - a product line of “doctor-formulated, regenerative plant and mushroom supplements that unlock the potential in people.” Gabe drew upon his upbringing in Boulder, CO and experience in the food and CPG worlds to co-create this line of products. When he discovered the healing benefits of hemp when treating his own traumatic spinal injuries, he was inspired to bring effective, natural solutions to other people. Some accolades to add: Gabe won ABC's primetime cooking competition series, The Taste, and was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 talent for this work. His affinity for plant-based nutrition, sustainability and alternative wellness approaches is evident in this chat with Daisy as they discuss the healing power of plants, self reliance and community. // Wild Wild Show Notes: Gabe Kennedy (@gabe_kennedy / gabekennedy.com), Plant People (@plantpeople / plantpeople.co), Co-founder of Plant People: Hudson Gaines-Ross (@hudsongainesross)

In this episode, Daisy chats with Dominique Brown, Director of Marketing at The Class - a cathartic fitness experience that “combines workout, therapy and mindfulness” in order to “help you work through your feelings.” In August 2020, Dominique joined the team, shifting from an avid student and devoted fan to do what feels like her dream job. She is passionate about making the brand more inclusive and approachable plus fueling The Class Digital Studio, a now international platform that streams live workouts 12 hours a day and offers more than 100 classes on-demand. Daisy and Dominique discuss the vibrant evolution of the method as it becomes a digital-forward global wellness brand. // Wild Wild Show Notes: Dominique Brown (@dommygirl), The Class (@theclass / theclass.com), The Class Digital Studio (digitalstudio.theclass.com), Taryn Toomey (@taryntoomey), Natalie Kuhn (@thisisnatalie), The Journey, The Cleanse, Vic Styles (@thevicstyles), The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

Daisy catches up with her friend and dance cardio guru Katia Pryce. Katia is the co-founder and CEO of Dancebody. Founded in 2013, DanceBody now has year-round classes in Miami, LA, and the Hamptons plus an online streaming platform with live classes and an On Demand library of workouts and programs. Katia is regularly tapped by Cosmopolitan, Shape, Well+Good, Glamour, Thrive Global, and more to offer start-up business tips, fitness programs, and wellness advice. Daisy has been taking Dancebody “more days than she doesn't” for two years and can't imagine her life without their dynamic community - even in days of social distancing and quarantine thanks to their digital offerings. Katia joins Daisy for an energetic conversation about the “quick pivots” involved in building a boutique fitness company (pun intended), navigating the digital workout landscape, and building dreamy confidence through dance. Listen for a behind the scenes look at Dancebody's history and offerings - from beginner intros to full throttle 30-day programs. // Wild Wild Show Notes: Katia Pryce Instagram (@katia_dancebody), Dancebody Instagram (@dancebody), Dancebody Live + App (https://streamteam.dancebody.com/), Courtnay Mariani - Dancebody COO/Co-Founder - Instagram (@courtnay_dancebody), Wim Hof Method, Katia Pryce TikTok (@katia_dancebody), Dancebody TikTok (@dancebody)

Daisy recently spoke with Anu Gupta -- scientist, educator, lawyer, avid meditator and the Founder of BE MORE with Anu. His work in the Wild “Wellness” World seeks to dissolve racial bias with mindfulness and empathy. To date, Anu has shared his method with over 20k professionals through workshops and courses plus via keynote presentations on the TED stage, at SXSW and on The Oprah Conversation. In this episode, Daisy and Anu unpack his compassion-backed, science-backed approach to breaking the bias cycle as “bias is just a habit of thought.” They discuss the potency of shifting from the head to the heart, the intention to establish wellBEING versus wellness (especially in terms of identity), and how simple, consistent mindfulness practices allow you to move away from reactivity and towards awareness. The next BE MORE cohort begins March 11 2021. // Wild Wild Show Notes: Anu Gupta @mindfulanu, Brené Brown (@brenebrown), “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” by Resmaa Menakem, Oprah (@oprah), Be More With Anu (@bemorewithanu | Bemorewithanu.com), “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson

Daisy recently sat down with soulful Francesca Valarezo, a NYC-based yoga and meditation teacher, master Shamanic Reiki practitioner and founder of the Shamanek Course & Community.The conversation begins with a 10-minute centering meditation, they then discuss the potency of ritual, the power of creating and holding intentional space plus the felt, vibrational sense of energy. Francesca explains how her need to heal Self led to a career in holistic yoga therapeutics, Reiki and Shamanism. Francesca highlights key moments in her 10+ year journey with embodied practices for healing, self care and wellbeing. //Wild Wild Show Notes: Francesca Valrezo (@spiritualrebelyogi | www.spiritualrebelny.com), Shamanek Course & Community (@shamanekcourse), Register for Spring Shamanek via Sky Ting Yoga (SkyTing.com) -- Discount code FRIEND10.

Our next guest is the inspiring, insightful Emily Diers. She sat down with Daisy  to share her journey as a performer and fitness entrepreneur in our digital world. They cover the medicinal power of positivity, the transformative power of movement plus the incredible wisdom of our bodies. Emily Diers is a professional dancer and movement expert living in Brooklyn, NY. Emily created bodycraft as a way to bring people closer to their bodies, expression, and potential. She believes movement can be a joyful experience for everyone.  Wild Wild Show Notes: Emily Diers (@emilydeers), bodycraft (@letsbodycraft), bodycraft Virtual Classes (www.letsbodycraft.com/classes), Dr. Natalia Petrzela (@nataliapetrzela), “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol” by Holly Whitaker, Rediscover Your Wholeness Course with Mark Groves (createthelove.com/courses/rediscover-your-wholeness/)

This Valentine's Day, listen to a candid conversation on wellness in relationships with coaches and co-creators of A Sex Journal, Levina Li and Caleb Spaulding. Levina Li spent a decade in go-to-market strategy for award-winning startups, nonprofits, and multinational organizations. She has since translated her expertise in business strategy, creativity, and self development into a variety of different coaching programs and offerings. Her flagship offering is Creative Courage, a 16-week journey that helps entrepreneurs build profitable and aligned businesses. Caleb Spaulding is a coach, facilitator, and percussionist focused on helping people find their authentic voices to create extraordinary lives and relationships.  He is the founder of Rhythm of Happiness, a multimedia company that uses rhythm to help people connect to their creativity, and The Bravery. As a facilitator, he's worked with clients including Google, LinkedIn, and Hinge. As a percussionist, he's performed on Oprah's 2020 Vision Tour, Lenny Kravitz's Let Love Rule Foundation, plus more stages around the world.  Together, they co-created A Sex Journal, a tool to build intimacy and communication in relationships. A Sex Journal has been featured in Goop, Salon, Mother, and was named the SexTech Product of the Year Runner Up by Product Hunt. Wild Wild Show Notes: A Sex Journal (@asexjournal), Levina Li (@levinasays), Caleb Spaulding (@csspaulding), Rhythm of Happiness (@rhythmofhappiness), The Bravery (@emotionlbravery), The Five Minute Journal (www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal), The Artist's Way - Morning Pages, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, John and Julie Gottman (www.gottman.com), Esther Perel's “Where Should We Begin?” Podcast  (estherperel.com), Kate McLeod (@katemcleod)

The inaugural Wild Wild Chat is with the sorceress of sound herself, Jackie Cantwell. She sat down with Daisy across the ‘net and talked reorganizing your cells with sound, finding your voice, and calling your own BS on social media and beyond. Jackie Cantwell is a musician & sound meditation leader who has played sound bowls & led breath-work for some of the largest meditations in the world. Jackie facilitates sound globally for mass meditations through The Big Quiet, is Director of Medi Club (#mediclub) and is Founder of Camp Remember--a kids summer camp that uses yoga, meditation, & the arts as tools for self discovery. Most recently, Jackie was on tour with @Oprah, playing sound bowls for mass meditations in sold out arenas across the US. Learn more: www.jackiecantwell.com // Wild Wild Show Notes: Jackie Cantwell (@itsjackiecantwell), The Big Quiet (@thebigquiet), Camp Remember (@campremember), Crystal Tones Bowls (www.crystalsingingbowls.com), Paul Kuhn (@paulmkuhn)