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Danielle Duboise and Whitney Tingle sit down with Dr. Amanda Hanson––clinical psychologist, coach, and thought leader—to explore how modern women can break free from outdated narratives and live in their fullest, most radiant power. Dr. Amanda shares practical wisdom for redefining beauty, aging, and success on your own terms, and offers a fresh, empowering perspective on embracing life at every stage. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/R_IZS3wv0wU Dr. Amanda shares:  How to dismantle limiting beliefs around aging and beauty The connection between inner radiance and emotional resilience Tools for cultivating authentic confidence at any stage of life Ways to shift from societal expectations to self-authored living Ways to support our future generations to live in their best self  Her personal journey from clinical psychologist to women's empowerment coach About Dr. Amanda: Dr. Amanda Hanson, also known as The Midlife Muse, is a clinical psychologist, author, and women's empowerment coach dedicated to revolutionizing how women experience midlife and beyond. Through her coaching programs, writing, and speaking, she invites women to step into a new paradigm of power, radiance, and vitality. Her latest book, MUSE, became an international bestseller months before its release—proof of just how much women are craving her message of self-reclamation and power. Dr. Amanda is known for her bold, compassionate voice that challenges societal norms and inspires women to live unapologetically aligned with their deepest truth. 

Spring is the perfect time for a full-body reset, and who better to help us do just that than Sakara founders, Whitney Tingle and Danielle Duboise? These two built a $150M wellness empire based on the philosophy that food is medicine, and today, they're breaking down how what you eat impacts your skin, gut health, and energy. We're diving into the supplements your body ACTUALLY needs, debunking diet trends (bye, protein obsession), and tackling the biggest misconceptions around detoxing, intermittent fasting, and weight loss meds. Plus, their must-have beauty foods for glowing skin and the one dietary shift that makes the biggest difference. If you've ever wondered what really works in wellness, this is the episode for you! Visit Sakara.com and use code LIPSTICK at checkout for 20% off orders of $200 or more. Mentioned in the Episode: sakara.com The Sakara Life Podcast The Essentials Bundle Daily Elixir Metabolism Bite Night Service Cell Reset Metabolism Super Powder Metabolism Protein Super Bar Sakara Signature Meal Service Eat Clean, Play Dirty: Recipes for a Body and Life You Love by the Founders of Sakara Life YSE Beauty Your Favorite Ex Exfoliating Pads Marie Veronique | Multi Retinol Night Emulsion NUFACE | MINI+ Starter Kit ZIIP | ZIIP HALO Nanocurrent Device NEWA | Classic RF Wrinkle Reduction Device AGENT NATEUR | Holi (rose) N4 Deodorant AGENT NATEUR | Hair (silk) Peptides Soft Hydrating Hair Serum AGENT NATEUR | Holi (Mane) Hair Skin Nails Combined Daily Supplements @the_beauty_shaman on Instagram Alania Aesthetics Skincare Service in New Jersey A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Erin and Sara sit down with Sakara co-founders Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle. They discuss the importance of what you put in your body, how to actually take care of yourself, starting a business in a new sector, and more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producer: Montana McBirneyAudio Engineer: Josh WindischProduced by Wishbone ProductionProduced by Dear MediaThis episode is sponsored by:Sakara (sakara.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)Goodles Osea (oseamalibu.com PROMO CODE: FIRST)Skims (skims.com)Foria (foriawellness.com/foster)Sollis Health (sollishealth.com PROMO CODE: FOSTERSISTERS)Dr. Diamond's Metacine (DrDiamondsMetacine.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danielle DuBoise is the co-founder of Sakara Life, a whole body wellness company on a mission to nourish your body's innate power. Danielle is also a bestselling author of the cookbook Eat Clean, Play Dirty, and the co-host of the Sakara Life Podcast.With a Master's Degree in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition, Danielle combines her expertise in science-backed nutrition with her passion for holistic wellness, to inspire others to live their most vibrant lives. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!American National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: Sakara.comInstagram: @DanielleDuBoiseLinkedIn: Danielle DuBoiseFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: La Mercerie - New York, NYFacebook: La MercerieInstagram: @LaMercerieNY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Duboise sits down with Dan Kittredge, organic farmer and founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, to explore the profound connection between soil health, nutrient density, and human well-being. They discuss how our food choices impact not only our personal health but also the health of the planet, and how small shifts in agriculture and consumer habits can drive systemic change. Dan also shares groundbreaking insights on measuring food quality and how we can reclaim a relationship with nature through what we eat. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wmVZzWDb_NE  Dan shares:  Why not all organic or conventional food is created equal. How soil health directly influences the nutritional value of our food. Dan's work in developing technology to measure food quality. Practical tips on finding the most nourishing food, even before advanced testing tools become widely available. About Dan Kittredge: Dan Kittredge is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association and a leading advocate for nutrient density in agriculture. Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for more than 30 years and is the founder and executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit whose mission is to “increase quality in the food supply.” Known as one of the leading proponents of “nutrient density,” Dan works to demonstrate the connections between soil health, plant health, and human health. Out of these efforts was born the Bionutrient Institute, which has engineered a prototype of a hand-held consumer spectrometer designed to test nutrient density at point of purchase. Via the Bionutrient Meter, the goal is to empower consumers to choose for nutrient quality and thereby leverage economic incentives to drive full system regeneration.  Visit https://bionutrient.org/ for more information about Dan's work and the Bionutrient Food Association.

Danielle DuBoise is the Co-Founder of Sakara Life, a wellness company providing the tools necessary to achieve optimal health and vitality. A true pioneer in the health industry, she has a masters in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition, and launched the brand in 2012 with her best friend Whitney Tingle, creating their unique nutrition philosophy which merges modern science and ancient healing wisdom. Since inception, Sakara has transformed millions of lives through its Signature Nutrition Program, functional products, and supplements. Byrdie calls Sakara ‘truly medicine' and deemed ‘the healthy meal delivery service that put healthy meal delivery services on the map' by WhoWhatWear. Danielle herself has also been honored in Forbes' 30 under 30, MindBodyGreen's 100 Women in Wellness, Goldman Sachs ‘Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs' and Oprah's SuperSoul 100. Leading a global movement as an advocate for plants as medicine, Danielle became a national best-selling author with Sakara's debut cookbook EAT CLEAN PLAY DIRTY, and continues to serve as the company's Board Chair and Co-host of the wildly popular Sakara Life Podcast. Visit Sakara.com to sign up now for the Signature Nutrition Program, Level II: Detox (limited spots available), or purchase any of their products and supplements.Use code BEST at checkout for 20% off your next order of Nutrition Programs or Supplements. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle DuBoise, co-founder of Sakara, to discuss how she and her childhood friend Whitney Tingle created the wellness brand, from early days of the business to now shipping to every zip code in the U.S. Danielle shares the health journeys that both she and Whitney went on that led to founding Sakara, how they have scaled Sakara's growth and success over the years, and how a Sakara recipe is created, tested, and produced over a series of months. We also talk about how much women underestimate the impact of stress on their bodies, how Danielle sets boundaries around work and parenting, and what's in store for Sakara's future.This episode is sponsored by Sakara Life. Visit www.sakara.com and use code CAMERON for 20% off your first purchaseKey Takeaway / Points:The health journeys that led to founders Danielle and Whitney creating SakaraOn the process of scaling Sakara's growth and successHow Sakara creates, tests, and produces a recipeOn previous business risks they've takenHow Danielle fills her plate with whole foodsWhether Danielle feels pressure to maintain a clean lifestyleHow women underestimate the impact of stress on their bodiesHow Danielle has handled different layers of stressHow Danielle sets boundaries around work and parentingOn the unrealistic expectations of being a perfect parentOn Sakara's goals and what's in store for the futureHow you can eat more healthfully while maintaining affordabilityThe quick and easy meals Danielle makes for her familyFollow Sakara:Instagram: @sakaralife and @danielleduboiseWebsite: sakara.comFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Melissa sits down with her long-time friends Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle, the founders of Sakara Life. Together, they share the profound journey of being childhood best friends who later simultaneously hit rock bottom in their early adult life—Danielle with yo-yo dieting and Whitney struggling with severe cystic acne. They discuss how these challenges inspired them to create Sakara, built on the philosophy of using food as medicine to heal our gut and to heal our bodies—emphasizing the transformative power of nutrition. They highlight their experiences of building businesses while also becoming parents, and discuss the unique challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, which they view not just as a career path but a calling. This episode is a beautiful blend of connection, insight, and inspiration, showcasing the power of resilience and the importance of holistic, individualized approaches to health and wellness.Sign up now for a 7 day free trial at melissawoodhealth.comLimited Time Offer: Use code movewithheart when you sign up for a monthly membership to get your first month FREE.Head to oseamalibu.com and use code MWH10 for 10% off your order. You'll get free samples with every order and free shipping on orders over $60.Visit Ritual.com/movewithheart and 20% off your first month of Ritual will automatically be applied at checkout. Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she's cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it's not just about building the body you desire, it's about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 750+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Duboise, the co-founder of Sakara Life, has changed millions of lives through her advocacy for wellness and nourishment both of the body and the soul. Danielle is also an HBAC mama and shares with us the valuable lessons she has learned from both of her births about the mother-baby connection, surrendering, and the true meaning of an empowered birth. Danielle and Meagan have just the sweetest conversation that we know will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. Danielle encourages birthing women especially to care for themselves on the deepest levels. Her words align so perfectly with all of the things that are important to us at The VBAC Link. Meagan had chills throughout the entire episode as Danielle spoke and we know you will too!Sakara Life WebsiteDanielle's PodcastEat Clean, Play DirtySpirit Babies BookNeeded WebsiteHow to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsFull Transcript under Episode Details 03:51 Sharing your birth plans with others9:13 Danielle's first pregnancy with vasa previa11:29 A humbling birth experience14:09 Going into labor17:06 Danielle's C-section23:31 Connecting with your baby32:26 Surrendering36:06 Choices in birth39:14 The ripple effect of birth42:34 Ways to release fear53:02 Which risks are you willing to take?56:07 Nutrition and nourishmentMeagan: Hello, Women of Strength. We have an amazing guest for you today. Her name is Danielle and she is the co-founder of Sakara Life. It is a wellness company providing the tools to achieve optimal health and vitality. If you haven't caught on already listening to our Needed ads and other episodes, health is so important, and optimal health and getting the nutrients and the things that you need in your life is so important in how we handle life. She is a true pioneer in the health industry and launched the brand in 2012 with her best friend, Whitney. Creating their unique nutrition philosophy which merges modern science with ancient healing wisdom. Since its conception, Sakara has transformed millions of lives through its signature program, functional products, and supplements. Leading the global movement as an advocate for plants and medicine, Danielle became a nationally bestselling author with Sakara's debut cookbook which is called Eat Clean, Play Dirty, and is the co-host of the wildly popular, which I also am obsessed with, Sakara Life podcast. A certified holistic health coach, nutritionist, and expert in plant-based living and the microbiome, Danielle is currently pursuing her Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine. You can continue to see both personal and professional features of Danielle in things like Vogue, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Couverture– I think is how I say it- and Goop. She was born and raised in Arizona and Danielle is true to her Sedona roots while living in New York City with her husband, daughter, and son. She is joining us today to share with you her journey. She had a C-section and then went on to have an HBAC as well as giving us some more of her amazing wisdom. 03:51 Sharing your birth plans with othersMeagan: Hello, Women of Strength. We have an amazing guest today. Her name is Danielle. And did I say your last name? Is it Duboise? Danielle: It's Duboise. I think technically, Duboise is maybe proper, but we've always said Duboise. Meagan: Duboise. That sounds– I always sat it Duboise in my head because I think I just read it and don't– anyway. Welcome to the show. Danielle: Thank you. Thank you for having me. Meagan: Oh my gosh. I'm so excited. So so excited. Okay, we were talking a little bit before about HBAC, home birth after Cesarean, so she of course is going to share her Cesarean and her HBAC, but we were talking about how it's something that happens obviously but a lot of people don't talk about their plans to do it. They don't want to share it with people, so we will get into that but I'm curious how you felt about it when you were doing it. When I was pregnant and I had my two C-sections, I didn't want to tell anyone that I was planning on going out of the hospital because I didn't want the negative. Danielle: Yeah, I think there are layers. It's probably multi-faceted. Certainly, when you are pregnant and about to give birth, you have to be very protective of your space. I think people can't really control their fear. It incites fear in people who aren't even having children at that moment. It's crazy how much fear it brings up when you say you're going to have a home birth. When I was pregnant with my first, I was planning on a home birth and then I could get into the details of why I risked out of a home birth, etc., but before I risked out, I told a dear friend. It was a couple and they were pregnant with their second. I said, “Yeah. We are thinking about a home birth.” I don't think I said home birth. I said midwife and then later it came out it was a home birth and his response was, “You know your baby could die, right?” Meagan: Right? Danielle: I was 8 months pregnant. I was so emotional. Normally, it wouldn't have bothered me because I think he learned to put up barriers and that was the fear he was putting on me, but it was such an important reminder of how much you have to protect your space. I think every mother, mother-to-be, parent, and parent-to-be gets to define how they protect their space but I think one of the ways we do it is we don't talk about how we are going to birth. Meagan: Yeah. It sucks. We shouldn't have to hide how we want to birth especially if we are making that decision confidently. Danielle: Yeah. I think even after you give birth, it's still something that I shout from the rooftops because now, I think it has a way, same with prolonged breastfeeding, of making other mothers feel less than when it's just my story. It doesn't mean it's the best way to breastfeed. It doesn't mean it's the best way to birth. It's what worked for me. But I think inherent in the complexities of our birthing system, of our culture, the demands on women, me talking about a home birth might make another woman feel like she couldn't do it or didn't do it, so I'm careful about how I talk about it in the world too balancing both I want to empower women who want to make that choice and also empower women who don't want to choose a home birth. Meagan: Right. That's what we do here at The VBAC Link. We empower people who want to have a VBAC and women who were like, “This is what I want. I want this.” But then also, we empower those who are unsure and help them find what's right for them by also not judging anyone for just scheduling a C-section. Danielle: I think the most important thing and what I want for all birthing bodies is just an empowered birth. You get to define it, but inherent and empowered birth is you get to decide. You are in the driver's seat. You are in control. You feel supported. You feel safe. You can define what are all of the things that make you feel that way, but the point is that you get to decide. It's very easy to be a victim to the medical system and I'm careful to use that word, but I really think the way most of the medical system is set up is you can feel very bullied in it not even just in birth. If someone in a white coat comes up to you and says, “You have to do it this way, otherwise you are risking the life of your unborn child,” it's a pretend choice they are giving you. “You could do this. You don't have to, but your baby might die.” You're not giving a woman a choice. You're masquerading a choice. I think you can feel really bullied in those scenarios. That's the antithesis of an empowered birth. Meagan: I love that you pointed that out. I can connect to that just in my own birth and as a doula watching hundreds of people give birth, seeing that come in and happen. Danielle: Yeah, I bet you see that all the time. 9:13 Danielle's first pregnancy with vasa previaMeagan: Okay, so you mentioned that your first birth was a planned home birth and there were some things that happened that shifted, and obviously, it was a C-section. Tell us more about that. Danielle: Yeah, so I live in New York City where I would say home births are not maybe as popular as they are in other parts of the country. The insurance rates for midwives are pretty insane. Even just to decide I wanted a home birth in New York City was a feat and to find the right midwives. I had planned for it. I had a really great pregnancy, but then at around week 32, we went in for one of our scans and they found vasa previa. Vasa previa is kind of like placenta previa but it's where the veins, the fetal vein come out of the Wharton's jelly and is in the way of the birth canal. If I were to have gone into labor when that happened, then the fetal vein could burst and they say it's about seven seconds before the baby would bleed out. So I went from, I had this beautiful home birth planned. I had the bathtub. I had this midwife I loved to, “You have vasa previa. If it doesn't move–” it had to move a half a centimeter. “If it doesn't move in the next two weeks by the time you hit 34 weeks, you have to sit in a hospital bed until you are full-term and then we're going to induce you.” It was one of those moments where you just kind of watch reality melt in front of you. It went from my home birth to the most medicalized birth you could imagine. Meagan: Yeah. Danielle: I wouldn't say I'm a religious person, but I'm a deeply spiritual person and my husband and I were praying every single day. We were visualizing the vein moving. We were doing so many things. We had this little baby shoe that we would pray over and put all of our energy into just– it could make me cry. Just bring her here. Get her here.11:29 A humbling birth experienceDanielle: That's where you are very humbled. We can talk more about this later, but this idea that the most important thing is a healthy baby. I very much disagree with that. I think that's one of the missing pieces in this conversation of empowered births, but in that prayer was, “I want a healthy baby and I want a birth that we both need.” That became my prayer instead of the birth that I wanted. Meagan: Yes, that we both need. Danielle: That we both need. I was humbled. I was born C-section in the 80's and my mom didn't breastfeed. It was a different time then. She didn't breastfeed by choice because the doctors were kind of like, “You have a choice. You could breastfeed or you don't have to. You could just do formula,” and my mom chose formula because that was right for her. I had a lot of judgment. I had a lot of judgment that she didn't even try a natural birth. I had a lot of judgment that she didn't even try to breastfeed and I was very humbled. I was served a dose of humble pie. My daughter and I ended up with the birth that we both needed to work through that karma of this judgment I had. What ended up happening was I had to move from my home birth midwife to a hospital. I found these midwives in New Jersey about an hour away from my house in New York City. They had a birthing clinic that was in a hospital so I could go there. But you know, it's an hour's drive. It's New York City. You don't own a car so you have to rent. It was a whole thing just to get there. Just the change was so monumental to go from what really felt like this beautiful, safe place to give birth with these people I had built a relationship with and then I was thrown into this other practice. I didn't really vibe with the midwives there. It was so much more medicalized. I just started to feel really scared even before I was giving birth. I will say that my HBAC offered so much peace and forgiveness for myself because I realized in my second birth what I didn't have in my first and why I couldn't go to the places I went in my home birth in my hospital birth because I didn't feel safe there. The vein moved and so I went back to a no-risk, regular pregnancy, but I had already moved to the hospital and it was going to be too much to go back. My husband was kind of freaked out at that moment too like, “What if the baby moved a half a centimeter again? Let's just be in a hospital.” I understood that. 14:09 Going into laborDanielle: I went into labor and I think the fear hit us. We just went to the hospital too early. All of the things they tell you not to do that I think most first moms and first parents just do because it all feels so new. Meagan: Well, it does and it's like, “Well, wait. These signs mean I'm having a baby and I'm having a baby at this place so I should go there.” Danielle: Yeah. Yeah. I knew the moment I went into labor. I wasn't in active labor for a while. I could just feel waves, but they weren't painful waves. I was just a little crampy, so I stayed at home for 24 hours there. My water didn't break, but then it just started getting more and more intense. They started getting closer together, but my water still hadn't broken so we just decided to go to the hospital because it's also an hour away. You don't want to get caught in New York City traffic because it could have easily been three hours away. So we go. I also had to change doulas because the doula in New York City understandably wasn't going to travel. She had small kids. So it was just all newness. I didn't necessarily vibe with my doula. I didn't feel safe in her arms. She was kind of more like– and I always tell people that you have to find the doula that matches and is the yin to your yang. She just wasn't that for me. She was kind of small and fairy-like and very airy, but I'm very airy. I wanted a lioness that was just going to catch me and hold my hand and be really grounding for me. It just feels off the minute it started. It wasn't. It was right. It was exactly what was supposed to happen. I went and when I got to the hospital, I was only 2 centimeters. I had already been in labor for about 24 hours. It wasn't like I couldn't sleep, but I didn't sleep well. I was tired. They were like, “You can go home an hour away. You could get a hotel around here.” We decided to get a hotel and as I was leaving, my water broke and they were like, “Just stay.” Danielle: So God bless them, they let me do a natural labor for about 36 hours in a hospital setting. Meagan: That is impressive. Danielle: I'm really grateful. I chose that hospital because it was run by midwives. They definitely delivered. They let me really try. I hit this moment where I just ran out of steam and my contractions slowed. In retrospect, if that had been a home birth, I think they would have just given me some honey and helped me try and take a nap. Meagan: Got to bed. Danielle: Yeah, but that wasn't what happened. It was C-section time. I was so tired that I just said, “Okay.” 17:06 Danielle's C-sectionDanielle: We went off and it wasn't as scary as I thought it was going to be. The scariest part was how heavy the medication is and I had been laboring. I think with emergency C-sections, I had been in labor for almost 48 hours and I was so tired. The toll of a C-section is big on anyone, but then especially if you had been in labor for as long as I had been. That was the hardest part and recovery is intense. Recovery, I think, was also emotionally heavy for me too just when you had planned– and they tell you don't plan for your birth, but of course you do. And then when you have the exact opposite of what you thought, it's hard not to judge yourself. It's hard not to wonder what you could have done differently. It's hard not to be sad and upset and mad and all of those feelings. So it took me a long time to look through those feelings and kind of realize that my daughter and I had the exact birth we were supposed to have. Meagan: That you needed. What did you feel like helped you get through those and walk through them? Was it time and processing and finding that, “Hey, I made these decisions and they weren't maybe what I thought I'd make, but again, that's what I needed to have this experience in the end,”? What helped you walk through that?Danielle: One book I always recommend to people is Spirit Baby. Have you heard of it? Meagan: No, I haven't but I'm going to write it down. We're going to put it in the show notes here. Danielle: It's a really powerful book about– it's written by this medium and he talks about sometimes mediums talk to spirits in the past. Sometimes they talk to angels. He realized that the spirits he was seeing and talking to were spirits that were about to come into the world so he called them spirit babies. The book is just this beautiful story after story of how he would talk to these spirits and then he would help couples talk to those spirits that they were about to bring in and he helped so many people who were having trouble getting pregnant, etc. It just reminded me so much of we think because we are here on Earth and I thought, “I'm pregnant. This is what I want to do. This is what I'm going to do.” I really forgot that I'm bringing a spirit into the world. I'm a vessel. I'm not the driver. We are driving together. It's the same thing. Then they are born and it's the exact same thing. You are not my child. You are not mine. You are a soul that came to this Earth and you are on your own path. We're just here to guide each other and help each other. That was a big part of what helped me. I remembered that she also needed a certain type of birth. It didn't have to be a mistake that we got there together and just trusted that that was what we needed, but also that maybe it was a lesson I needed. I'm not the boss of her, you know? So that helped. There's also something called havening you can work with. I don't know if doulas do it. I worked with a midwife, but it's physical touch to help you work through birth trauma. It's a lot of just rubbing the arms up and down, having someone just help you physically release the emotions around it. Meagan: Is it similar to tapping? Danielle: Kind of. It's like this, like rubbing. It can be a lot of different things. It's havening. It's creating a safe space for birth trauma. Meagan: Okay, I'm loving this. Danielle: So talking about it was really helpful and one of the ways I found my midwife for my home birth VBAC, there was not a single midwife in New York City that would do it, but I started making this relationship with this woman upstate about two hours away. She was in her 70's, this midwife, so she did the havening with me. She just was like, “Just tell me what happened, baby. Just tell me what happened. It's all right. I hear you. Just tell me what happened.” Just that safe space to tell my story to someone who so deeply knew the birth space and could understand and knew exactly how I was feeling and the safe space I needed and that I didn't have, it was really healing to talk to those havening ears of hers. Yeah, and she was in her 70's. She was my midwife for my HBAC and I was her second to last birth. She retired shortly after. Meagan: Wow. Danielle: Yeah. You hear the stories about midwifery and women with these powers and the history of how witches have been demonized and you start to see the connections because you start to see the magic. You're a doula. You have magic. There's no way I could have done what I did with the birth of my son at home without my doula and my midwife. I really think it's the most beautiful form of sorcery and magic to create that safe space because I had to go to another world to bring my son here. You have to cross the veil. You have to go somewhere else, so in order to do that, you have to have people holding a safe space for you where your body is and making sure your body is okay, that your soul is okay. Going through that experience was also very healing from my first birth because I was like, “Oh. This is what a safe space looks and feels like.” It's not what I had in the hospital, so okay. That's okay. I didn't have that with my first birth. If I had, I think she would have been born vaginally and that's okay too. It offered a lot of forgiveness. 23:31 Connecting with your babyMeagan: I love that you said that it offered a lot of forgiveness. That is something that is very, very, very difficult to do. A lot of the time, we blame ourselves for things like we were talking about, but the forgiveness. I forgive this experience. I recognize I had this. I accept that I had this. It isn't what I'm having now. I'm recognizing that, but I'm going to forgive that and I'm going to take that step forward and find that healing step in this right direction. Danielle: Yeah, and also I will say two things. One, when my daughter was born and my daughter is the one I had the C-section with. I melted into her. We melted into each other. We were just so connected. It's inexplicable. When my son was born– and with my daughter, I had the most medicalized birth. I was traumatized after the epidural. I had the worst shakes because I hadn't eaten so it was just really traumatizing physically, but then my connection with her was immediate. I had the most beautiful home birth with my son. Truly, he was born by a fireplace and my husband and daughter caught him. It was snowing the most beautiful, fluffy snow. It was literally perfect. I did not feel connected. It took a while to build a connection to my son. Meagan: Picture perfect. Danielle: I think also, we have these expectations of, “Oh, if I have this birth, then everything will be just perfect and I'll feel so connected to my child and my child will latch right away.” None of that means that. So also, releasing those expectations of that. The birth that you want is for you and I think the more you can get clear on that the better, then when you invite the soul of your child to have the birth that they need, that's when you start to really learn from each other. I don't know if the birth I had with my son was maybe what he wanted. I don't know, because it didn't feel like when he got here that he was ready to be here. He probably could have waited around for a little while. I almost feel like he participated in the birth that I really needed and that my soul really needed. Then he kind of made me pay for it. He didn't sleep for two years. I mean, he's the best. I have such a special connection with him now, but it took a while so it doesn't mean that just because you have the birth of your dreams that that's going to mean you have the connection of your dreams. There is so much within our power, but there is just also so much outside of it. Meagan: Yeah. Whoa. I just got the chills listening to you. It's so amazing to look at it that way because I think too a lot of moms that have had C-sections that maybe didn't have the connection, they are looking for it from a different experience or the same thing where you were like, “I had that immediate connection. I didn't have the experience that I was desiring or planning on, but I had that immediate connection.” It just differs from everybody. Like you said, what we need, what our babies need, what that journey is looking like, whatever that looks like for us, is usually what is going to unfold. Sometimes it's not exactly what our minds would write down on a piece of paper or draw. Danielle: Exactly. That's part of that forgiveness too. It's just– and this is just I think getting older now is what it's allowed me to think in this way because the younger me definitely wouldn't have. It's just to let things unfold as they are meant to be and trust that they are unfolding in exactly the way they are supposed to. Thank goodness, I had that after my son was born. I think that birth offered me a lot of space for him to be the little soul he needed to be. He wasn't the kid that was going to melt into me right away. So just letting him be him was medicine for me. It really was to allow him the space instead of me saying, “Oh, I have to have this kind of connection with my son immediately when they are born.” We are taught that. We are taught that equals how good your birth is or how good of a mother you are. That's not to say– he was a great latcher, but he was energetic. I could tell my son needed some space. He was like, “Let me figure out who I am. Let me figure out who I am.” Yeah. And just offering that I think to our children and to ourselves is such a gift. Meagan: When you were talking about birth plans and planning, if we have this thing in our mind where we absolutely have this plan and we think that we absolutely have to connect with that child or that child has to connect with us, but then we start doubting, “Well, why does that child not like me?” Like you said, “Am I not a good mom? What did I do to fail? Maybe my birth didn't go as planned and that's why we are not connecting because I failed my baby.” This is literally where our minds go so often and it doesn't need to go there. I think in a lot of ways, it's because the world tells us that that's what we have to have or that's what the movies are showing us or Instagram or Facebook is showing us. Danielle: Yes. Exactly. Exactly. None of those things can show your energetic connection. Meagan: No. Danielle: I think having a mantra– and this is a life mantra, but I mean as we all know and I imagine everyone listening is either a mother or going to be soon, but the mantra of– and I say this to my kids all of the time. We are right where we are supposed to be and I'm right here. Even in the middle of a meltdown. “Baby, we are right where we are supposed to be. It's all right. I'm here. I love you.” The more we can remind ourselves that too, in a birth we weren't ready for or didn't think we would have, just remind ourselves that we are right where we need to be. We are safe. This is all part of the cosmic lesson that each of us individually needs and trusting and surrendering. I mean, that is why women and bodies with wombs give birth because we are the feminine– forget gender– the feminine are the ones who know how to surrender. The masculine are the ones that go out and achieve and make things. They use their will. The feminine is the vessel. The feminine call things to it, so the more that you can deeply surrender to that, I think the more we can really embody whatever is happening in that moment instead of feeling like it is happening to us. 32:26 SurrenderingDanielle: It's just so true in birth too. Talk about the ultimate surrender. Meagan: Oh my gosh, yes. It can be so difficult to put ourselves in that next space of surrendering and accepting. I think a lot of people will say, “No, don't surrender. You have to fight.” I don't believe that if we are surrendering, we are giving up. Danielle: No, I think it's the opposite. Meagan: Yeah. But I think sometimes that's how it's looked. Surrender is like, “Here. Do whatever,” or just, “I'll surrender and I'll give this experience,” but I don't think it's that way.Danielle: No, surrender is when you become what you are calling in. If you are calling in an empowered birth, you become that empowered being that has an empowered birth so that you can have it. You surrender to being that empowered person. You don't surrender to, “Okay, whatever you say.” That is being a victim of circumstance which, by the way, we will also all do that too. I did that many times. Meagan: Sometimes it's natural. It just happens. Danielle: That's okay too. I was really grateful in that case to have– there was a part of me when my midwife said, “Okay, it's C-section time,” I was like, “You know what? Okay.” I think I probably could have fought, but I was just like, “You know what? Okay.” So it's not to say that– I think victim can be a bad word. I don't think it's a bad word. I think sometimes, you just need to fall into someone's very capable hands and be okay with that, but that is very different to surrender. Surrender is embodying what you want, calling it to you, and surrendering to your embodiment of it. Meagan: Absolutely. I think that is such a powerful message to this community specifically especially because of what a lot of the times we as VBAC moms are going through and where we are mentally through our prep and through our past traumas and through our doubt. A lot of the time we doubt because the world is telling us to doubt. Danielle: To all of the mamas and mamas-to-be out there, just giving birth to a human is the most miraculous, greatest thing in the universe but then to also be up against what we are up against in society and the medical community– and I'm not saying anything bad. I have very dear friends who are OB/GYNs and I love them. They have the best intentions, but that doesn't mean their actions are the best. As you know, I have a podcast and I had an incredible OB/GYN come onto the podcast and talk about how we have lost reverence for the birthing body, that it's so medicalized that we are constantly– just by being in a hospital, just by being medicalized, the birthing body is treated like this weird vessel that is just kind of in the way of the baby getting here so you just have to keep the vessel alive. That's it. You just have to keep the vessel alive and then get the baby out. That's really why I hate this idea of all that matters is a healthy baby. That's absolutely not all that matters. 36:06 Choices in birthDanielle: That's one of the things that you have to confront when you choose a home birth. You have to confront that. You have to confront that perhaps your choices will lead to outcomes that you don't want, but you have to choose. I believe that how you choose to birth impacts not just you but your child and not just your child in the moment of birth, but your child for the rest of your life, their imprint. Choose is a really important word there. It's not like everyone has to choose a home birth otherwise your kid will be messed up. It's how you choose to birth, how you choose to show up to that situation, how you choose to embody, and how you choose to feel empowered. Those are the makings of magic. I think when we say, “All that matters is a healthy child,” we are treating a woman's body like it doesn't matter. We are treating a woman's experience like it doesn't matter. It is a trauma that lives through generations. Even my grandmother was born via forceps. Her mother was put out using chloroform. Meagan: Yes. Danielle: We're not that far from it even today. Especially in America, we have so lost our way on how powerful women are and how powerful birthing bodies are. There have been studies that show the more women that are in the room with a birthing woman, the more positive outcomes there are. There is a magic to women gathering and lifting each other up so that's my hope for women. It's not that we have all home births or all one way of birthing. It's that we feel empowered and we let birth feel like the magical experience it can be even if you choose an epidural. It doesn't matter. The details almost don't matter. It's how you feel throughout it. I have a dear friend who had a very empowered C-section. She was like, “I chose it. I wanted it. I felt great.” She felt in control of her birth. That is an empowered birth. Meagan: Yes. Danielle: I think we can use the best of what the medical system gives us to help you have the birth you want, but the important thing is that you get to choose what you want for your body because your experience as the birthing body really matters. Meagan: Wow. Seriously, I feel like you could be on this podcast for hours and hours and hours. I just keep getting the chills over and over again. Danielle: The world's longest podcast. Meagan: It's like my feet are on a cooler or something because I can feel chills from my feet all the way up to my head. It's such a powerful message here. Danielle: This topic is so dear to my heart because I really felt like I was healing generational trauma. I could feel it. I could feel the trauma. My mom didn't even know what an empowered birth was, God bless her. She didn't even know it was an option. I want different stories for my daughter. 39:14 The ripple effect of birthDanielle: I don't know how out there you want to go, but I believe it's connected to our sexuality. I believe it's connected to the light within each of us, how we birth, how we choose to birth, the space we hold for birth. We tend to treat birth the moment the baby comes out and it is just so much bigger and broader than that in my opinion. It has such a ripple effect. Yeah, so it's important to me that women know what their options are. A lot of women don't even know. When I got pregnant with my first, I was like, “What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?” I didn't even know the basics. Meagan: Yeah, I mean, people still. It's 2024 and people will be like, “Oh, what do you do?” I'm like, “Oh, I'm a doula.” They're like, “Wow. How long did school take for that? How is catching babies?” I'm like, “No, no, no, no. I don't catch babies.” Even still today, doulas and midwives are completely confused. We don't even know now. We do have providers saying things and it just keeps carrying. I had one provider ask me after a client of mine had an unexpected, undesired Cesarean after she was holding baby. We got baby nursing which she was so happy about. She was getting some of the things she wanted and he said, “Is she over it yet? I mean, look. Everyone's healthy right there.” So to your healthy comment, there's so much more to all of this and like you said, it's a ripple effect. Where it starts, if we go all the way back to where the baby actually starts and how amazing and beautiful it is, and then all the way up to birth, but then even further and greater. There are so many things in our outside world today that can try to stomp these down and not help us find that empowerment or belief or faith in our bodies. It's hard to sometimes find that. Danielle: Yeah. I think most women I know are also the best copers I've ever met. That's a problem because I can promise you guys one thing and that's that your emotions don't just go away when you cope. They live inside of you and until you work through them and breathe through them and put them out and get them out and move them out and cry them out and talk them out and whatever you need to do to get them out, but if you had a traumatic birth and then you had a practitioner say something like that to you and then you told yourself, “Oh, yeah. No, it was fine because my babies are fine.” It's not fine. It's not fine. It's okay to let it not be fine and there are lots of people, doulas included, who can hold that space for you and let it not be fine. You know, I had to do that before I could even think about having a second and having a home birth because we all know if you don't work through your fears, they show up in birth. 42:34 Ways to release fearMeagan: Oh, yes they do. Danielle: I had lots of fears going into my birth so it's not like they all go away, but I had at least faced them. There were no dark corners. There was no, “Okay, I'm just going to pretend like this never happened and just go into birth,” because those are the things that show up. I think for my first birth one of the things that showed up was, “Okay, anything but a C-section. Whatever it is, episiotomy fine. Just not a C-section,” and then that's exactly what happened and that's exactly what showed up. You do have to– and that's part of back to our conversation about surrender. Surrendering is so hard because it means you had to face all of your fears. You can't surrender into the places that you won't go. Surrendering means you've made all of the space. You've faced your fears. My midwife with my home birth said– because I got to 10 centimeters with my daughter. I was at 10 centimeters for a long time and then it was too painful. I just couldn't release into the surrender. So because I had worked with her on a lot of my birth trauma, she knew very well about my first birth. She was like, “We're going to get to this moment and you're going to have to choose. You're going to get to 10 centimeters with me and you're going to have to choose. I'm going to hold your hand and I'm going to need you to choose yes. We're going to bring this baby boy into this world right here. I need you to choose yes.” That space– we had been through my deepest fears and my deepest fears were that I was going to lose him or I wasn't going to be able to do it and I was going to have to go to the hospital. We had talked through my deepest fears so I could just surrender into them instead of hide from them. I think that's why birth asks us to be just so, so brave because you can't fake your way through your fears. Meagan: You can't. Danielle: And insecurities and all the things when it comes to birth. It really does strip you down. Meagan: Yes. Have you ever heard of a mother's blessing? Have you ever heard of that? Danielle: Tell me what it is. Meagan: Okay, so one of my doulas wanted to throw me this mother's blessing. It was essentially a party for me, but it was very– I don't even know how to explain it. Danielle: We call it a circle, like a mother's circle. Meagan: It was very connecting. Danielle: That's what I call it, yeah. Meagan: Yes. So they called it a mother's blessing, so a mother's circle. We did. We got in the circle and we talked about these fears. These are the women within my birth that were welcoming in my birth or women who I was welcoming into my circle of trust along the way because I didn't feel like I could tell everyone I wanted to have a vaginal birth after two C-sections out of the hospital. Danielle: Wow. Meagan: We had this moment of connection where they asked me, “What are your fears? Let these out. Let these flow through you and not get bogged up.” Then we all connected and created this crazy bracelet. It was really, really amazing. Each one gave me more power in the bracelet and we would wrap it around. We were all connected then cut it and we all wore it together. It was the weirdest thing, but every time I looked down at this bracelet– we talked about it earliest, but the connection, the power, and the magic. I felt this magic of people who weren't even with me in that very, very moment, but they were so with me. It really helped me face some of those fears and remember that I've faced those. Danielle: Yeah. Meagan: They're still coming in my mind for a minute. Danielle: And you're not alone. This is the sorcery I'm talking about. This is why most of the “witches” that were burned at the stake were actually women in the birth space because it is magic. You have to have a cauldron and spells and blessings and magic to bring souls into this world. Yeah. I had a baby blessing. It was a baby/mama blessing that was just so beautiful. I wish it were more institutionalized versus a baby shower because you don't need a baby shower. You need a mama shower. Meagan: Right? I know I felt so uplifted. Danielle: You are the one that's bringing this baby. Yeah. Yeah. We did a birthing necklace so if anyone listening is wondering, you can Google mama blessings or mama circles. There are some really beautiful things that you can do. You have someone start a string for a necklace and you ask everyone to bring a bead. Meagan: Yep, I had that too. Danielle: You around and everyone puts a blessing and why they chose that bead for you and what they are wishing for you in your birth or in your motherhood and at the end, you have this beautiful necklace. I wore both of my necklaces during both of my births. There's another thing where all of the mamas who are in your circle are given a flower and they give you one piece of wisdom and then hand you the flower. There are so many beautiful things you can do. Meagan: There's the candle. Have you heard about the candles? Danielle: No, what did you do with the candles? Meagan: So the flower was the bracelet part and then I also had the beads. I actually have a picture of me in labor holding onto that and I just felt the power within my palm. We did this candle. Everyone has a candle and everyone gives really positive, encouraging words, or a mantra or something, then when you go into labor, you let your team and you let your circle know and everyone lights this candle. Danielle: Yes, they did this too. Yeah. The labor candle. Yeah, it's just so beautiful and it matters. It really matters so when you say, “All that matters is a healthy baby,” it's like, “No. How you get to the healthy baby also really, really matters.”Meagan: Yeah, I want to say, “No, duh. Of course, a mom that is alive and a baby that is alive and healthy matters. No brainer.” But why are we saying all that matters? Why is it all that? Why that?Danielle: There is a lot inherent in birth that is death. I think that really, really scares Americans and we don't confront it. We don't talk about it. We hide it. We hide away our elderly. They are not the wise people of our society that they actually are. We hide from death. If you hide from death, you hide from birth. I don't think you get to choose, so there is a reason that birth is treated the way it is and it's because there is a lot of fear around what it means to die in this country. Meagan: Yeah. Danielle: I think the part that just makes me the most sad in that conversation is that women are not taught how powerful and capable they are and their bodies are and how much wisdom our bodies have.Danielle: I was just talking to a woman the other day and she was like, “Oh yeah.” She is pregnant and she said, “My OB is worried because I have smaller hips.” I'm like, “When you go to the studies, literally, that is just bad medicine. That is like malpractice to make a woman feel like her body made a baby it cannot birth.” So inherently, now she has this seat of fear that her body can't do it, that her body is not capable, and it's terrible. I'm so grateful for the role of conventional medicine. I'm so grateful there is a 9-1-1 number you can call if you home birth is going the wrong way. We don't have to choose. Medicalized birth can be for emergency situations and thank God. Thank God for it. Meagan: Yes. Yes. Danielle: But until you get to that emergency, your body is so capable. Your body can absolutely birth your baby and the more you surround yourself with people that believe that too, I mean, trying to do that, trying to birth a human naturally and just to keep your soul, mind, and body in the face of someone who thinks you can't do it, might be impossible. It might be impossible. Meagan: That's what I was going to say. Not only does this woman have this seed of doubt in her mind, but her provider is doubting her before she even begins. It reminds me of that OB you said you had on the podcast on Sakara Life. We are losing this. We are placing doubt before we even get there and I'm going to tell you right now. That provider is probably not going to wait, probably not going to trust the body, probably not going to trust the process, and things are going to be pushed whether she has a C-section or not. I'm not saying that, but if someone doubts someone's ability before labor even happens that they can't get the baby out of the pelvis, that is a red flag that is an issue. Think about how many patients that provider probably has that is placing doubt. Danielle: I think connected to everything we are saying, our fear of death, our fear of– we have convinced ourselves that a medicalized birth is a risk-free birth or at least a lower-risk birth. Meagan: Safer. 53:02 Which risks are you willing to take?Danielle: We just know from the literature that's not true. In fact, it's the opposite, but even if it were true, I have a firm belief that for every action, there is a reaction. For every– and what I mean by that is in order to bring a human into this world, it's going to be hard. People are like, “I'm just going to do a C-section.” There is no world where a C-section is easy. There is no risk-free easy way out. We can tell ourselves that there are, but there is not. So back to this idea of the empowered birth are which risks are you willing to take? Which risks are you comfortable with? Which risks are you okay with for your body? Those are the questions we have to be asking. Not, “Oh, I'm choosing a home birth because I'm just a little bit more risk tolerant.” That's not what it is at all. Meagan: Exactly, yeah. Danielle: Or, “I'm choosing a C-section because I just want it to be easy.” That's not what it is at all. I've had a C-section. It's not easy at all. I think we fool ourselves in the conversation by making things seem safer, seem easier, and they're not. Meagan: Well, I feel like these things we are telling us is a way to justify our actions. A provider who is going to tell someone that they have CPD and their op-reports, it may be a way to justify the action of a performed Cesarean on their part. We say these things to soften what we are doing. Danielle: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I know. I'm sure you've had conversations around The Business of Being Born, but that's very real. Meagan: It's very real. Danielle: That's why, in my opinion, conventional medicine is perfect for acute, emergency situations because it is a business, and thank God they are there for those emergencies, but if you are not in an emergency moment which, by the way, birth is not an emergency, then I don't think– and this is true even outside of birth. I have my Masters in functional medicine and human nutrition. It's the same with nutrition. There's no role for pharmacology and conventional medicine when it comes to everyday health and wellness. Thank God that it's there if someone has a heart attack or God forbid gets hit by a bus or something like that. Thank God for conventional medicine, but they do not have the tools to help with chronic, everyday metabolic issues. What they are trained to do is give pharmaceutical drugs that mask symptoms or change physiology to mask symptoms, but it's not this “well care” that we need both in birth and outside of birth. 56:07 Nutrition and nourishmentMeagan: And nutrition is such a passion of mine and something that I would love to also have an episode in the future because there is so much to do with exactly what you were saying. It's not just birth. There is so much more and that's a big one. That's a really, really big one. Danielle: I like to talk about it in terms of nourishment because I think that nutrition is scientific and there is nothing scientific– Meagan: Nourishment. Danielle: Yeah, and to think of it that way because I think so many times women are taught from the lens of nutrition that this is what you should eat for your pregnancy and not eat and this is what you should eat postpartum and not eat. Do you feel nourished? Do you feel good? Do you feel whole? Nourishment is inclusive of your emotional connections with your partner, your emotional connections with your community, your connection to why are you on this planet, your spirituality, and your religion. Nourishment is multifaceted where nutrition tends to just be, “Did you get enough protein?” Meagan: Proteins and carbs and fats. Did you hit your macros today? Danielle: Yeah. It's such a boring conversation that we haven't been having for most of humanity. This is our small, small, small understanding of what the body needs and it's one lens into what the body needs. A lot of my work is trying to help people understand that through the eyes of nourishment, we can actually transform our health because they are thinking about both how we feel from not just a physical standpoint, but from an emotional and spiritual one as well. Meagan: Absolutely. I love how you were like, “It's just a small lens.” There is so much. There is so much. Danielle: I will tell you the deeper I get into literature, the deeper I get into scientific studies, and the deeper we go into the mechanics of the cell, we go one step farther and we are in quantum and then we have no idea what's going on, so it's just this constant reminder of how it's so cool that we can do heart transplants. That is so awesome and the geek in me and the scientist in me is so intrigued.I so love understanding the biochemistry of nutrition, what's really going on, and what our mitochondria need to function. I love that and it's so, so cool that our kids are starting to understand that and can make real changes in people's lives by understanding that, but also, we can't— I personally can't practice there without having reverence for how much we don't know and making sure that even though I can say, “Hey, after your labs and this questionnaire, I think you might be deficient in a couple of these things, so let's put you on these things,” if I don't then also have the conversation of, “How is your relationship with your mom because you've talked about some trauma?”Those conversations are so separate from conventional medicine. I hope the new wave of medicine is the whole person and there is a whole assessment. Meagan: Well, yeah. I know time is up, but I was having a conversation about this whole thing. Okay, maybe we are deficient in these areas, but how is our life? How is our sleep? How is our connection? How is our cortisol? What are we doing in addition over here? That's just not talked about a ton. Danielle: Yeah. I will say this as the nutritionist. I think soul health is way more important than any other health. The more you take care of whatever your soul needs whether it is deep breaths or a vacation or a mantra or a really good book by a fireside or some hot chocolate or a glass of wine or a bowl of french fries after a late night of dancing, answering those questions about what your soul needs, I think, are the most important and then once we can do that, we start to uncover, “Oh, you know what? I want to eat really well because I have this connection to myself.” The way we take care of ourselves is a reflection of our connection to ourselves so I think soul health as our first priority usually ends up being the thing that has the greatest impact because of the ripple effects. Meagan: Yeah, it helps us find the connectivity again because sometimes we are slightly disconnected then we find our soul and we find what we need, and then we flourish through there. Danielle: Yeah, it's like if you don't have that, then it's just another to-do list. “Oh, I need to check off meditating. Oh, I need to check off getting my greens today.” That's exhausting. Meagan: It is exhausting. I've done it. Danielle: Yeah. Meagan: I'm guilty right here. Danielle: We all have. We all have, then you just end up chronically stressed and you have adrenal fatigue and it's beside the point so it's trying to anchor people on those soul questions first. Meagan: Absolutely. Well, I encourage everybody listening to tune into your podcast. We're going to make sure that we have– it's Sakara Life. Again, that's how I say it. Is that how you say it? Danielle: That's right, yeah. Meagan: Sakara Life. We are going to make sure we have that link in the show notes. Don't forget about us here at The VBAC Link listeners. I'm just saying, don't forget about us. Danielle: No, you're work is so important. Thank you. Meagan: You're immediately going to be hooked. There's so much amazingness. I mean, everything on there. You guys just do such an incredible job. I'm so grateful for all that you are doing and all that you are helping, your line, and everything. We are going to have everything in the show notes so definitely go click around and go explore. Danielle: Yeah, and just in case people don't know, I have a company called Sakara. It was started over 12 years ago and it really started as a food company. We delivered the food that changed our lives. We started delivering it to people and then that turned into hundreds of people then thousands of people then millions of people. Meagan: Millions and millions, yeah. Danielle: Yeah, so now we offer fresh food delivery at your door. We offer it to every zip code in the United States. It's all organic. It's all plant-rich, really tasty, beautiful food. It's what I eat every single day. Yeah. Then just on this mission to put people in the driver's seat of their health to really help you understand what is the toolkit you need to really feel good, to really nourish, so our podcast is also part of that. One of the nourishing conversations we can have is, do you feel lit up at the end? Meagan: Mhmm. Oh, I love it so much. Thank you, seriously, from the bottom of my heart for coming on. I feel like my cheeks hurt from smiling just hearing you speak, feeling you speak. Oh, everything about you is magic. I know you are not the doula, but you have magic too. You are incredible. Danielle: Oh, thank you so much. Thank you and thank you for all the work you do. I told you this at the beginning that I didn't have your podcast when I was searching for how to have a vaginal birth after my C-section and I think these stories are so important so that we can remind women how powerful they are and that we do have the option and that the best intended medical caregivers who say, “We have increased of blah, blah, blah and rupture,” it's like, “Do you really understand your risk? Do you really, really understand how much more of a risk you're taking?” I will tell you the missing part of the conversation is all you are gaining by choosing the birth that you want, so yes. Yes. It's slightly, very slightly more risky post-C-section, but no matter how you give birth, choosing and feeling empowered is going to give you so much. That's often the part of the conversation that is missing. Meagan: I agree. Again, another mic drop here. I can't even. You are just– I need you in my life every day, so that's why I'm listening to your podcast because you are just so amazing. Again, thank you so much. Danielle: You are so sweet. Thank you. Meagan: We will talk to you later. ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about your experience at thevbaclink.com/share. For more information on all things VBAC including online and in-person VBAC classes, The VBAC Link blog, and Meagan's bio, head over to thevbaclink.com. Congratulations on starting your journey of learning and discovery with The VBAC Link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode, we are joined by Danielle DuBosie, co-Founder of Sakara Life, which merges modern science and ancient healing wisdom. We explore the intricate connection between nutrition, emotions, and childhood development. Danielle, who had a background in functional medicine, delves into the emerging research on the gut microbiome's impact on emotional well-being, emphasizing how food directly influences gut health, which in turn affects mood and mental health. She also advocate for teaching children to discern how different foods make them feel.  Danielle shares strategies for fostering a positive relationship with food, such as involving children in meal preparation and emphasizing diversity in food choices. We also discuss practical meal ideas and the importance of avoiding processed foods. Throughout, Danielle highlights the complexity of nutrition and the importance of nurturing a holistic approach to well-being.   To learn more about Danielle and her work please visit her on instagram @danielleduboise and @sakaralife and listen to The Sakara Life podcast. 

Meet one of the vibrant co founders of Sakara, Danielle. What an experience. This episode teaches so many different ways to find that perfect balance between food, our inner voice, and our healthiest self.I have been part of the Sakara community for years and fell in love the moment I heard about it. Its where energy work meets food. It was an honor to sit down with Danielle, hear about the early stages of this business, her view on what plant focused is, and the plans Sakara has for the future. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! You can find Danielle, @danielleduboise on instagram. Check out Sakara.com to use code xoerikap for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet one of the vibrant co founders of Sakara, Danielle. What an experience. This episode teaches so many different ways to find that perfect balance between food, our inner voice, and our healthiest self.I have been part of the Sakara community for years and fell in love the moment I heard about it. Its where energy work meets food. It was an honor to sit down with Danielle, hear about the early stages of this business, her view on what plant focused is, and the plans Sakara has for the future. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! You can find Danielle, @danielleduboise on instagram. Check out Sakara.com to use code xoerikap for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss the low points in Whitney and Danielle's lives that were the impetus for Sakara Life. The girls had hit a point in their health that made them realize they needed a massive change. We dig deeper into those moments and how they got to where they are now. We dive into body image, what "healthy eating" looks like, how we talk about health and our bodies with our children and so much more. Enjoy!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Go to www.jennikayne.com and use code BEST to get 15% off your order Go to www.sephora.com/clean to learn moreProduced by Dear Media

In the midst of the juice cleanse craze of the early 2010s, a battle with cystic acne and an unhealthy relationship with food, Sakara Life was born.      Co-founder Danielle DuBoise's journey started when she realized her relationship with food was based on calories and pounds, not nourishment. Co-founder Whitney Tingle tried everything to cure her acne, but nothing changed. Through more research, they discovered that our gut health is directly correlated to our hormonal health, skin health, mental health, and fertility... not only can it change your body, but your mind and mood. In 2012 they founded Sakara, a wellness company focused on whole-food, plant-rich meals.     In this episode, the founders extend an invitation to a cleaner life with Sakara. They share the truth behind your probiotics, a deeper look into the gut-brain axis, how they've touched millions of lives through their transformative food program, how they respected their bodies through motherhood, and how to routinely check in with your body.     Get turned on to how sexy nourishment can be - enjoy!     Check out this week's sponsors - take advantage now! Stream SUPERWOMEN hosted by Rebecca Minkoff wherever you get your podcasts. TRUE BOTANICALS. Use code CATT20 for 20% off the entire site. WINONA. bywinona.com/sadler for 20% off your first order.

Before Sakara Life, the only food delivery was your local pizzeria and Chinese take out.This week, I am joined by childhood best friends, nutrition pioneers, and founders of Sakara Life, Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle. Danielle candidly discussed her relationship with food, "Food was never about nourishment, it was about calories, points and pounds.... I had a lot of unlearning to do." Whitney shares that her journey before Sakara was about hiding, from her cystic acne and her health. Their rock bottoms brought them to found Sakara, a wellness company focused on food as medicine. They questioned: how do we optimize gut health, how do we see food as nourishment, how do we get plants into our diets, and how do we transform our relationship with food?In this episode, we hear why the founders don't use the word 'vegan,' how they see seduction in Sakara, and how they're transforming the pre-notions of health.Please rate the show 5 stars, leave the show a review, and follow the show wherever you get your podcasts. I'll be back every other week with a brand new episode.

Come "Unplug" with us all month long! Over the next few weeks, instead of our expert episodes, you'll notice a new series- "Parents Unplugged with NSQ." We've had the opportunity to chat with some really interesting and dynamic moms and dads to bring a new perspective to the topics we cover on our podcast. On this week's panel, we speak with a group of moms in the food industry- inspired by our episode on pediatric nutrition with Ali Bandier. We cover:How was your experience of school?What was important to you when you choosing a school for your children?What food systems do you have at home for feeding your kids?What are your policies for food when your kids are not with you, like at a bday party?What should be taught in schools that currently isn't?What would you still like to learn?

On today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with bestselling author and world renowned speaker, Dr. Gabor Maté. An expert in trauma and addiction, Dr. Mate illuminates the vastly overlooked connection between trauma, stress, and disease that research has proven time and time again. In a quest to better understand ourselves and our behaviors, we take a glimpse at our founder, Danielle Duboise's own childhood as an example of understanding and relating to the trauma and coping mechanisms that we learn as children– and how they carry into adulthood. We also explore the real impacts of what Dr. Mate calls a “toxic culture” on our overall long-term health, and the tools we can use to move towards finding our true selves while healing from suffering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise are the co-founders and co-CEOs of the nutritional meal delivery brand Sakara Life.With an emphasis on the mind-body-food connection, Sakara Life has become synonymous with holistic, plant-based living for everyone seeking real solutions to achieving optimal health. Tune in as we discuss Whitney and Danielle's wellness journeys, their best tips for gut health and what's next for the brand!If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you like, subscribe, leave us a review and share with anyone you know who will love it too! Founded Beauty is available on all podcast platforms and we release new episodes every Monday and Thursday so be sure to follow the podcast to be notified. We really appreciate every single listen, share, and review. It goes such a long way and helps us reach new listeners. Follow Akash, Whitney & Danielle: Akash Mehta: @mehta_a Fable & Mane: @fableandmane www.fableandmane.com Whitney Tingle: @whitneytingle Danielle DuBoise: @danielleduboise Sakara Life: @sakaralife www.sakara.com Follow us on Instagram @founded.beauty and TikTok @foundedbeauty. For more information about Founded Beauty, please visit www.foundedbeauty.com #foundedbeauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content warning: This episode includes discussions of eating disorders and body image struggles. Today's guest is Danielle DuBoise, co-founder and co-CEO of Sakara Life, the wellness brand on a mission to transform lives through the power of plants and food as medicine. She is also the author of Sakara's best-selling debut cookbook EAT CLEAN PLAY DIRTY, and co-host of the Sakara Life Podcast. DuBoise' pre-med curriculum and work at a hospital treating lifestyle diseases led her to realize medicine alone could not heal her issues with food, so she enrolled in the renowned Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Here she has learned to leverage the power of food as medicine and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Danielle and business partner Whitney Tingle combined modern western medicine with ancient eastern healing techniques to change their own bodies and minds, thus creating Sakara Life. As an ever-growing expert in the wellness space and advocate for plants as medicine, DuBoise has been honored in Forbes 30 under 30, Oprah's SuperSoul 100, Goldman Sachs ‘Most Interesting Entrepreneurs', and MindBodyGreen's 100 Women in Wellness. In this episode, Danielle shares how the brand came to be, how she's loving motherhood and entrepreneurship, and her best advice for turning your mess into your mission.   RESOURCES:To join the WorkParty click HERE To connect with Danielle DuBoise click HERE To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click HERE To learn more about Sakara Life click HERE To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media

“Alexa, what's Lizzo's new show called?”After watching Lizzo's Big Grrrls on Amazon Prime, my self-care has changed completely. I am showing up for myself in how I dress, my makeup, styling my hair, and nails. I feel at home in my body for the first time in a long time.Lizzo's show inspired the creation of my Expansion Practice to help you show up for yourself, feel at home in your body, and empower yourself to be everything you already are! I created an Expansion Practice around this energy. I would love for you to listen.  FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT Journal Prompts:1. What was your upbringing with food? What was your primary care takers (cultural, societal, economic) relationships with food?2. How did that influence your relationship with food as a child, teenager, and adulthood?3. What's your current relationship with food, eating, and your body? Have you have any rock bottom moments?Please tag me @itscarlacontreras on Instagram so I can continue the conversation with you. Use the hashtag #showupfullypodcastListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform. Please rate, review and subscribe.Eat Well,xo Chef CarlaPS: I mention Sakara Life Meals: Believe it or not recipe testing and food styling all day does not always lead to meals in the fridge, sometimes its just sugar cookies, like I tested this past week for a client. Ordering Sakara two days a week is one of my forms of self care, next week there will be 25% off starting 11/17 use the code XOCHEFCARLA

Sakara Life co-founders Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise know the grit it takes to build a successful business. When starting their meal delivery service in 2012, they were hand delivering their homemade meals by bike. Today, their business brings in over $150 million in revenue, and they have their tenacity and each other to thank. In this episode, hear how Danielle and Whitney's unique relationship has served them in growing their business, and their mental health toolkits that keep them going throughout the challenges. Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

Danielle DuBoise is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Sakara Life, the wellness and lifestyle brand rooted in nutrition. Sakara Life provides all the tools for people to love their bodies in order to live a mindful, healthy life, delivering millions of meals in 2019. She is the author of National Bestseller “Eat Clean Play Dirty,” along with Sakara co-founder Whitney Tingle. Hailing from the spiritual mecca of Sedona, Arizona, Danielle came to New York City as a chemistry collegiate. Supporting herself through school as an actress and model, she suffered from a dysfunctional cycle of body image issues and uncomfortable weight fluctuations from yo-yo dieting, leaving her dissatisfied with her own body. Danielle thought the key to health and happiness was tracking calories and cutting carbs to lose pounds. After studying a pre-medicine track, she realized that medicine couldn't heal her issues with food. A desire to learn more about using food as medicine led her to study at the renowned Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN), in order to leverage the power of food as medicine. After graduating from the program and learning to transform her own relationship to her body and food, Danielle combined her personal experience with her nutrition expertise to create a philosophy that has helped thousands of individuals change their lives through the healing powers of food. DuBoise and Tingle have been honored in Forbes' 30 under 30, MindBodyGreen's 100 Women in Wellness and Oprah's SuperSoul 100. Their debut cookbook, Eat Clean Play Dirty, debuted in 2019, teaches readers to make signature Sakara dishes in their own kitchens. In this episode, Michael and Danielle discuss the pros and cons of intermittent fasting, the key to having a healthy your relationship with food, and how to use your “why” to say “no.” Head over to kreaturesofhabit.com and enter the promo code KOHPOD20 to receive 20% off your first order.

Danielle DuBoise, Co-founder of the plant-based organic company Sakara Life, discusses food as medicine and shares her two birth experiences; one hospital birth turned cesarean and one VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clear, glowing, youthful-looking skin starts from the inside, and no one knows that better than today's guest, Whitney Tingle. After struggling with severe acne for years, Whitney dove into a plant-based diet—with the help of her nutritionist friend, Danielle DuBoise. Her results were so dramatic that her friends started asking for her secrets, and the rest is history: Whitney and Danielle launched beauty-food delivery service Sakara in 2012. (AKA the company that put plant-based meal delivery on the map.)  In this episode, you'll learn Why plant-based eating really means (Hint: It's not necessarily vegan)  How Whitney used food to heal her cystic acne when nothing else worked How Whitney and Christine changed their lifestyles to get pregnant naturally The one food everyone should eat daily to uplevel their health, according to Whitney Easy and affordable ways to get more plants into your diet  How to encourage your children to eat more plants  Learn More: sakara.com  Instagram: @sakaralife Use code PN_KISSPODCAST 20% off your first-time Sakara purchase of $100 or more. Sponsored by Kayo Body Care www.KayoBodyCare.com Use Code KISS20 20% Off first purchase Questions? Text Christine at 1-310-361-8697

Whitney Tingle is the CEO and Co-founder of Sakara Life, a health, wellness, and fitness company that delivers organic, plant-rich meals and functional products. After completing her Bachelor's degree and graduating magna cum laude from the University of Arizona, Whitney began her career in financial services. She interned as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch and later served as a sales and marketing associate at Merlin Securities. She then became the Business Development and Marketing Executive for R.E. Davis Group before co-founding Sakara Life in 2011 with her best friend and business partner, Danielle Duboise. Whitney joins us today to discuss the genesis of Sakara Life and underscore the importance of being on a mission when building a company. She highlights the importance of believing in yourself and the business you're building and shares her advice for navigating the early stages of fundraising. She also explains what it means to “put on the chicken suit” and details how continually challenging yourself can create an exciting and purposeful Entreprenista journey. “A mission is something that serves others. If you can find your mission, you can better serve more people. And the better you can serve, the more successful your business will be.” - Whitney Tingle This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Whitney's background, her career in Wall Street, and why she built Sakara Life How the Wall Street work culture impacted Whitney's health The mission that sparked Sakara Life How they transitioned from bootstrapping Sakara Life to raising capital for the company The importance of believing in the business you're building How much Sakara Life raised in their first round of fundraising The bias in venture capitalism and Whitney's advice for raising capital What keeps Whitney going through tough business days Why it's important to put your mission at the heart of your business Sakara Life's first hire and how the company's team has evolved What it was like to hire 100 people during a pandemic Keeping company culture alive while working remotely Why companies should use Slack What it's like to build and scale a business with your best friend Practicing gratitude in business and life and Whitney's favorite Sakara Life snack How Whitney balances her work at Sakara Life and her role as a mom Resources Mentioned: Book: Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome by Will Bulsiewicz, MD Slack Our Favorite Quotes: “You need to put on that chicken suit if you're raising money. If you want it enough and believe in yourself and business enough, nothing will stand in your way.” - Whitney Tingle “Your business will always ask you how much you want it, and you have to continue to show up for it, to keep saying ‘yes' to it.” - Whitney Tingle “Being an Entreprenista means having creative ideas and bringing them to reality as something you can touch, feel, and share with others.” - Whitney Tingle Connect with Whitney Tingle: Sakara Life Book: Eat Clean: Play Dirty: Recipes for a Body and Life You Love Sakara Life on LinkedIn Sakara Life on Instagram Sakara Life on Facebook Sakara Life on TikTok Sakara Life on YouTube Whitney Tingle on LinkedIn If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and MORE! Whether you're looking to scale your existing business and want to make the right connections, or you're thinking about finally taking the leap to launch your business, we're here to give you access to a community of women who will celebrate your every step, and with whom you can share the candid reality of building a business from scratch. Join the Entreprenista League today at entreprenista.com/join. We can't wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey! Say “Hello!” To DigiCards™  Are you ready to take your virtual team meetings to the next level? 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Whitney Tingle is the CEO and Co-founder of Sakara Life, a health, wellness, and fitness company that delivers organic, plant-rich meals and functional products. After completing her Bachelor's degree and graduating magna cum laude from the University of Arizona, Whitney began her career in financial services. She interned as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch and later served as a sales and marketing associate at Merlin Securities. She then became the Business Development and Marketing Executive for R.E. Davis Group before co-founding Sakara Life in 2011 with her best friend and business partner, Danielle Duboise. Whitney joins us today to discuss the genesis of Sakara Life and underscore the importance of being on a mission when building a company. She highlights the importance of believing in yourself and the business you're building and shares her advice for navigating the early stages of fundraising. She also explains what it means to “put on the chicken suit” and details how continually challenging yourself can create an exciting and purposeful Entreprenista journey. “A mission is something that serves others. If you can find your mission, you can better serve more people. And the better you can serve, the more successful your business will be.” - Whitney Tingle This week's takeaways from Entreprenista: Whitney's background, her career in Wall Street, and why she built Sakara LifeHow the Wall Street work culture impacted Whitney's healthThe mission that sparked Sakara LifeHow they transitioned from bootstrapping Sakara Life to raising capital for the companyThe importance of believing in the business you're buildingHow much Sakara Life raised in their first round of fundraisingThe bias in venture capitalism and Whitney's advice for raising capitalWhat keeps Whitney going through tough business daysWhy it's important to put your mission at the heart of your businessSakara Life's first hire and how the company's team has evolvedWhat it was like to hire 100 people during a pandemicKeeping company culture alive while working remotelyWhy companies should use SlackWhat it's like to build and scale a business with your best friend Practicing gratitude in business and life and Whitney's favorite Sakara Life snackHow Whitney balances her work at Sakara Life and her role as a mom Resources Mentioned: Book: Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome by Will Bulsiewicz, MDSlack Our Favorite Quotes: “You need to put on that chicken suit if you're raising money. If you want it enough and believe in yourself and business enough, nothing will stand in your way.” - Whitney Tingle“Your business will always ask you how much you want it, and you have to continue to show up for it, to keep saying ‘yes' to it.” - Whitney Tingle“Being an Entreprenista means having creative ideas and bringing them to reality as something you can touch, feel, and share with others.” - Whitney Tingle Connect with Whitney Tingle: Sakara LifeBook: Eat Clean: Play Dirty: Recipes for a Body and Life You LoveSakara Life on LinkedInSakara Life on InstagramSakara Life on FacebookSakara Life on TikTokSakara Life on YouTubeWhitney Tingle on LinkedIn If you're looking to take your business to the next level: Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You'll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social chann...

In this episode Danielle Duboise, mother and co-founder of all-natural meal-delivery service Sakara Life, talks about her personal struggles with disordered eating, how nutrition saved her life and key take-aways for optimal personal health for both yourself and your family. Originally from Sedona, Arizona, Danielle started Sakara over a decade ago with childhood friend Whitney Tingle. Based out of New York City she now gets to impact thousands of lives with her take on ‘food as medicine'. For anyone outside of The States there is the bestselling Sakara book 'Eat Clean, Play Dirty: Recipes for a Body and Life You Love'. The Sakara Life-team works with many experts, including local organic farmers, food scientists and innovative chefs. During the interview Danielle revealed that she is now pregnant with her second child. She also touches on breastfeeding in public – just like Artipoppe's founder Anna van den Bogert she is a huge proponent of this –, the physical and mental transformations that come with motherhood, balancing parenthood and career, female leaders and how being a mom actually made her a better leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Duboise is the co-founder of Sakara Life, a 100% plant-based and organic ready to eat meal delivery service company but more than that Sakara is a full on lifestyle. The company has been featured in major publications such as Oprah, Vogue, the New York Times and too many to name here. On today’s episode we get into Danielle’s personal body image journey, how healing herself led her to create Sakara with the intention of healing others, she walks us through how she let go of her original career goal of becoming a doctor, the philosophy that food is medicine, we distinguish the difference between a mission and a passion and why mission-based companies are the ones who will ultimately have longevity and survive the pandemic, we get into the importance of not glorifying entrepreneurship and lastly her recommendation to focus on healing yourself if you are feeling lost about finding your active ingredient.  Use code PN_ACTIVEPODCAST for $20 off your first order of Sakara Life (ships nationwide). Find Danielle here: https://www.instagram.com/danielleduboise/Find Sakara here: https://www.sakara.com/Find Sakara's social here: https://www.instagram.com/sakaralife/Find Sophie here: https://www.instagram.com/sophieiweill/

This week we sit down with the founders of plant-based meal delivery service and lifestyle brand Sakara Life. Co-founders Whitney Tingle and Danielle Duboise have lead Sakara for over ten years and are true trailblazers in the realm of mind-body-food connection. In this episode, we discuss the skin and body image issues that prompted Whitney and Danielle to found their organic food company and what they have learned about health and nutrition along the way. Learn more about the Sakara life nutrition program at https://www.sakara.com/ & as always, follow along with us @kitkeenan and @cynthiarowley --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We keep hearing that we should “eat clean”. But, what does that even mean? If we scrub our cookie boxes and chip bags with soap and water before we eat them, is that clean?! And... Why do we even need to “eat clean”? I thought a little dirt was good for the immune system? And, why is organic food so expensive? Sure, sure, we have all seen the models pictured eating their Sakara salads backstage at fashion shows in all the magazines, but do “real people” actually eat that stuff? Can a SALAD be filling?! Can it even taste good if it’s good for you? While team OTG is lucky enough to know first hand that Sakara makes the most delicious AND nutritious food on the planet, we realize the whole world doesn’t… YET.So, we are THRILLED to bring the RADIANT gorgeous mama founders, Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise, on the show to enlighten us all as to how and why they founded their clean eating empire, Sakara Life. Tell it to us straight, ladies: WHY should we all be eating clean, and HOW can we learn to play dirty?!Whitney and Danielle have graciously offered all of our listeners a $50 gift towards your first Sakara Life Organic Meal Delivery, valid for new customers only, through September 24, 2020.CODE AT CHECKOUT: PN_OFFTHEGRAMLINK: www.sakara.com/dwpartner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yola sits down Sakara Life Co-Founders + Co-CEOs, Danielle Duboise + Whitney Tingle’s on their mission to share the power of plants as medicine. When Danielle and Whitney hit rock bottom in their early twenties living in New York City they knew something had to change. Through their own research and development, the pair crafted nutritious yet tasty meals that healed their bodies. Word spread quickly about their organic meal delivery program. The Sakara Life is based on a whole-food, plant-rich diet that includes fresh, nutrient-dense, and delicious ingredients even celebs like Drew Barrymore and Gwyneth Paltrow swear by it!  Ready to try Sakara Life? Get $50 OFF your order with code: PN_ISUCKATLIFE  Connect with Yola: @yolarobert Connect with the pod: @isuckatlifepodcast

In this special episode, Dr. Robin Berzin and Danielle Duboise talk about feminine leadership and inspire me to think out-of-the-box when it comes to creative solutions for family dynamics and work/life balance as a mother. I was intensely curious to hear about how they're handling their experiences as new mamas and running businesses with 200+ employees during a pandemic and quarantine. Listen in and let us know what you think!

In this special episode, Dr. Robin Berzin and Danielle Duboise talk about feminine leadership and inspire me to think out-of-the-box when it comes to creative solutions for family dynamics and work/life balance as a mother. I was intensely curious to hear about how they're handling their experiences as new mamas and running businesses with 200+ employees during a pandemic and quarantine. Listen in and let us know what you think!

Danielle Duboise, Cofounder of Sakara Life, the organic, plant-based food delivery service and lifestyle brand, sat down with Liz to talk about Sakara Life’s mission to change how you think about food and nourishing yourself. She also shared easy healthy eating tips, talked about what motherhood has taught her about empathy and grace, and explained why being healthy doesn’t have to mean giving up the occasional pizza or onion bagel.

Floating into Catt's house like a dream, the glowy Danielle Duboise is the co-founder of Sakara Life - the plant-based, celebrity-beloved, meal delivery service. In this episode, Danielle talks about building a business with her best friend, hitting her own dieting rock bottom, and why you should always try to "eat the rainbow." She also discusses how she's been preoccupied with her weight since a young age, and how part of your food intake must include joy (don't worry - she'll explain). Also this week, Catt shares a glimpse of her own relationship with food. Catt talks about moving to L.A., why she thought healthy eating was snobby, and how she eventually gave up the bacon-and-eggs "Indiana diet" for one that better nourishes her body and soul.

One nutritious meal doesn't mean a healthy diet, nor does going for something deep-fried once in a while mean you're will you be doomed. That's part of why Sakara Life, a meal and wellness delivery service founded by Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise, doesn't tell you what you can and can't eat outside of its ready-to-consume products. They're instead focused on what they ship to customers, including four to six cups of greens every day. Tingle and DuBoise joined the Glossy Beauty podcast to talk about how they changed their stressful lifestyles by starting their company in 2012, how they grew it from a $700 investment into a team of 150 employees that brings in "many millions" in revenue, why Seamless isn't necessarily the cheaper choice and their recent launch with Sephora.

The scene is New York City. Millions of cars are screeching by, busy people are shuffling down the streets rushing from one appointment to another, and that weird vapor is coming out of the sewer. Danielle DuBoise is in the hospital after an extreme cleanse and raw food diet. Whitney Tingle is on Wall Street eating hamburgers, cupcakes, and pizza to fuel her insane lifestyle.   These two friends from Sedona were, in many ways, living lifestyles at opposite ends of the spectrum, but they still shared two things in common: neither of them were taking care of themselves or their bodies, and they both desperately needed a change.   Together, they decided to look inward and find the root cause of their health problems – and in the process, they created a nutrition program that helped them transform from stressed out and imbalanced to nourished and thriving. They started making loving, healthy choices for themselves, as a lifestyle and not a diet.   The transformative effects of adopting this holistic lifestyle were remarkable, and they knew they had to share it. So they co-created Sakara Life, the organic, plant-rich meal delivery program beloved by celebrities, supermodels, pro athletes, and business moguls.   And now they’re bringing this knowledge to even more people with their brand new cookbook and lifestyle guide, Eat Clean, Play Dirty: Recipes for a Body and Life You Love by the Founders of Sakara Life, which teaches readers to make signature Sakara dishes in their own kitchens.   If you want to make a change in your life and you’re ready to learn more about holistic nutrition – or if you’re already on that train and just want to hear about some delicious, healthy food – this is a mouth-watering episode that will leave you looking at your plate in a whole new way.   Topics Discussed In This Episode: Danielle + Whitney’s journey from Sedona to Sakara The psychological scars of fighting with cystic acne The horrifying side effects of Accutane What every person needs every day to feel like their best self What you probably don’t know about the seeds and oil industry Realizing that so many of our health problems are actually because we have an unhealthy gut Reframing your relationship with food Why counting calories doesn’t work Eating for how you want to feel What we can learn from Cookie’s two trainers Scaling a business from nothing to 120 employees & staying friends Learning how to run a business through life schooling You don’t have to change your taste or aesthetics to adopt a healthier lifestyle and relationship with food (i.e. you don’t have to be a new age hippy to benefit from holistic health) The quantum effects of knowing how many calories are in a dish The arbitrary belief that there is an end to life The Sakara Life standards: food has to be fresh, it has to look beautiful, it has to be really delicious, and it has to offer real results What goes into creating Sakra Life’s supply chain for fresh ingredients POOP! 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Their mission was to become their own chef + own ultimate healers. Now Danielle + Whitney are the meal creators + body healers for healthy babes all over the states. After years of great success, the co-founders of the plant-based meal delivery service, Sakara Life, have manifested a cookbook for us to make their cuisines at home. Danielle comes on to share how to eat clean, play dirty, the 9 pillars of nutrition, pregnancy cravings, body intelligence, making your mess your mission, (+ even spirit babies)!   SAKARA COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY  1. A fresh rate + review of this podcast. Send screenshot to hello@yourownmagic.life. 2. Share this episode on your instastory + tag @SakaraLife + @raquellemantra   CONNECT WITH SAKARA LIFE sakara.com @sakaralife DANIELLE (on this episode): @danielleduboise WHITNEY (Danielle's partner in crime): @whitneytingle   GET THE COOKBOOK Eat Clean, Play Dirty: Recipes for a Body and Life you Love     JOIN THE SOUL TRIBE yourownmagic.life Secret Facebook Group     THANK YOU TO YOM SPONSORS FABLETICS fabletics.com/magic for 2 leggings for $24 ($99 value) I'm living for the Cashel Foldover PureLuxe Leggings, High-Waisted Statement Heathered Crops, + the Raquelle SculptKnit Sports bra (which you will get at a discounted price if you join the VIP)   HUM NUTRITION 20% off your order humnutrition.com -- PROMO CODE: MAGIC plus rate + review YOM for a chance at the $150 HUM giveaway email a screenshot of your rate + review to hello@yourownmagic.life    More sponsors + deals for you here   YOUR OWN MAGIC RETREAT Bali 2019 - July 22-26 (only a few spots left!) details here apply here any questions email retreats@yourownmagic.life   What to expect: Daily Yoga + Meditation Deepen Connection with Nature Strengthen Visualization, Manifestation, + Self-Love Practices Breathwork Bree Channeling Clearing Energetic Blockages Deliciously Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast, Dinner + Most Lunches Included Excursion Deepening Connection with Fellow Yomies Record a message for the podcast with Raquelle, (optional) Love  

This week, I’m talking to Danielle Duboise. Danielle is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sakara Life. She’e been honored in Forbes‘ 30 under 30, MindBodyGreen’s 100 Women in Wellness, and Oprah’s SuperSoul 100. Her debut cookbook, Eat Clean Play Dirty, is out now.  In this episode, Danielle and I discuss finding her voice, her struggles […]

If being a plant based influencer is a thing, the founders of Sakara Life certainly have the market cornered. Elizabeth and Stephanie welcome the bad ass bootstrapping duo that is Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise back to TSR HQ some 3+ years after their first sit down. The ladies open up about their new cookbook "Eat Clean, Play Dirty” and give us a window into their current focus is in the world of health and nutrition.  Listen to our first episode with Whitney and Danielle here!   Thank you to our partners:   Molekule: www.molekule.com promo code retrograde Thrive Market: www.thrivemarket.com/retrograde Better Help: www.betterhelp.com/retrograde

It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle. And it’s a business that’s crushing it. www.sakara.com @sakaralife https://www.facebook.com/SakaraLife

Almost 10 years ago, Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise were both at their own self-described rock bottoms. Tingle, beside herself dealing with persistent cystic acne. DuBoise, in the hospital after years of yo-yo dieting finally caught up with her. The solution to both of their #hurdlemoments? Founding Sakara Life—a wellness company rooted in the belief that food is medicine, favorited by A-listers like Kate Hudson and Chrissy Teigen, and known for its ready-to-eat plant-based food delivery service. In episode nine, the duo tells all including how mood relates to what you eat, which foods are necessary for a healthy gut, and what it’s really like building a multi-million dollar company with a best friend. --- @sakaralife @danielledubois @whitneytingle @hurdlepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hurdle/message

On this episode we are joined by Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise, the founders and creators of Sakara Life. This episode covers a ton of ground in a variety of topics ranging from diet, building a business and brand from the ground up, healthy meal delivery, unhealthy diets and misconceptions and how to build a business with minimal resources.  To learn more about Sakara click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE This episode is brought to you by MATCH.COM. Online Dating can be hard but Match.com is making it a lot easier. Match.com is the #1 online dating platform in first and second dates, leading to more dates, relationships, and marriages than any other app/site. MATCH.COM is offering a 7-day free trial to all TSC listeners- just register & download the app and you'll be on your way to a meaningful relationship.  Go to www.match.com/skinny for a 7-day free trial on the leading online dating platform.  This episode is brought to you by THRIVE MARKET. We use Thrive for our online grocery delivery on a weekly basis. They provide the highest quality products and ingredients delivered straight to our door with unbeatable prices.  Be sure to grab our deal by going to to https://thrivemarket.com/skinny to receive $60 of FREE organic groceries from Thrive Market + free shipping and a 30 day trial!" Keep in mind that Thrive Market's  prices are already 25- 50% below retail because they cut out the middleman. And now they are offering $60 off free organic groceries!  

I've loved Sakara Life from a far. I read their online magazine and loved their branding but it wasn't until I moved to NYC when I finally tried their delicious food. Turns out I like the founders, best friends and NYC transplants from Sedona Whitney and Danielle even more than I love their brand. In the episode we discuss access to healthy food, living a healthy life - the why, what Sakara means, starting a business from scratch, passion vs. mission, the joy factor, mind-body connection, finding balance in life, being busy vs. being efficient, what it's like to work with your best friend and so much more. Enjoy the episode.  Notes from the Show: Sakara Life on The Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube S-life mag and the awesome shout out they gave the pod in 2016! - Whitney grew up wanting to be Suze Orman - Sedona Monthly Magazine article featuring the fun photo of the girls pre-NYC - article I love on why we shouldn't care about the last 5 pounds - sakara's probiotic chocolates and beauty chocolate (edible skincare product) Listener Give-Away: Enter before February 20th, 2018 to win some of my favorite Juice Beauty products! If you haven't already listened to my episode with Juice Beauty founder Karen you can tune into that here. We'll be giving away Green Apple Age Defy Solutions Kit, Illuminating Primer, Flawless Finishing Powder in Translucent (it’s 1 shade for all skin types) and a Liquid Lip in 'Gwyneth' color.  Enter to win here   Cool Things to Check-Out: -I'll be at this CAP Beauty event in NYC on Jan. 24th, 2018 - come hang out! My friend and past podcast guest Jess Merman has a new Know Your Endo Toolkit Course, a practical program specially designed for anyone that deals with Endometriosis. Kim Anami (another past pod guest) is launching her Vaginal Kung Fu course starting February, 2018. This course is a perfect for deepening your relationship with your body and yourself and has ripple effects in all areas on your life (from relationships to career). -Interested in learning how to launch your own podcast? I'm gaging interest for podcast advising + perhaps eventually an online course down the line. Email us to let us know if you're interested. -Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving! -Join the listener Facebook Group -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling -The Good Fest will be in L.A. on Feb. 3rd, 2018 !! Get $10 off with the code "KATIEDALEBOUT" — Show Sponsors —   Care/Of Have you signed up and tried out Care/Of yet?? If you have tweet me your pics of your cute packs! If not you NEED to give them a try. Why do I love them so much?  Care/Of creates personalized supplement packets for you based on your unique needs and delivers them in daily customized packets for 20% less than comparable brands. They come in cute customizable packages (that have your name on them!) making them easy to take with you on the go and know exactly what to take each day.  It's a win-win-win, you save time, you save money and your optimizing your health specific to YOU. Enter the code "KATIE" at checkout for 50% off your first order. Juice Beauty I'm thrilled to have Juice Beauty as a sponsor for the podcast. It's the only makeup brand that will actually feed and nourish your skin while you wear it. The company uses only antioxidant-rich certified organic ingredients sourced from farms in California. If you haven't heard my interview with the founder, Karen, you can check that out here. My personal favorite products include the Green Apple Cleanser and the Primer. Karen (the founder) also recommends the Stem Cellular CC Cream, SPF products + in her makeup bag: lip crayon (Malibu, Pebble and Laguna), phyto pigments eyeliner and mascara.  Be sure to use this link for 15% off all your online orders.

Sakara Life co-founders (and mbg class instructors!) Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise weren't always the glowing, vibrant, successful women most people are familiar with today. The friends, who met in Sedona, Arizona, as kids, suffered from various ailments in their 20s: Danielle from an addiction to dieting that left her fed up and feeling terrible, and Whitney from acne and the side effects of the various Western ways she relied on to treat it (Accutane included!). They started designing a diet for each other to feel better, and that diet eventually led to Sakara Life, the meal plan and functional food delivery service that's helping thousands of people eat healthier nationwide. Their secret? A mix of hard science (they have an advisory board that includes luminaries like Dr. Aviva Romm) and ancient practices inspired by their mystical Arizona upbringing, including ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and more. They also firmly believe that wellness is about feeling good—not taking measurements in inches and pounds or counting macronutrients. In this episode of the mbg podcast, they discuss the secret to their success and the details of the unique food philosophy that's helped them and so many others heal. To contact Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please e-mail sales@mindbodygreen.com. Want to join our podcast newsletter? Sign up here!

Jordan chats with the two high vibe wellness goddesses behind Sakara Life, Danielle DuBoise & Whitney Tingle. They discuss finding balance through food, building a majorly high vibe brand, what it’s like to hit Forbes 30 Under 30, and more. Sakara is taking over the world of ready-to-eat meal delivery with their delicious, veggie-based options, and they’ve recently launched the Clean Boutique. You will love these ladies and their mission! Danielle & Whitney are kind enough to offer a 10% discount for anything from Sakara’s Clean Boutique!!! Go to Sakara’s Clean Boutique Add your favorite products to your cart & use the code BALANCEDLOVE10 at checkout. Exciting news!!! Mindbodygreen is launching an Advanced Functional Nutrition Program, a first-of-its-kind learning experience taught by acclaimed instructors Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Frank Lipman, Kelly LeVeque, & More. If you want to join Jordan & unlock the power of food, head over to bit.ly/MBGxTBB! Signs ups are only available until October 26, 2017, and classes start November 1, 2017! We are giving away some REBBL drinks! If you want to enter for a chance to win a case of REBBL for yourself and a case of REBBL for your friend, all you need to do is… Follow Jordan on Instagram (@thebalancedblonde) Find Jordan’s post about this episode Tag your best friend and leave a comment telling us why you and your friend want to try REBBL (we’ll count each comment as one entry!) Have you heard about REBBL? They’re a mission-driven company that super herbs (http://rebbl.co/superherbs/) that have traditionally been used by ancient cultures to bring the body back to balance and homeostasis. For more info, visit: (http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast) Resources: Learn more at (https://www.sakara.com/) Connect with Danielle on Instagram: @danielleduboise Connect with Whitney on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/whitneytingle/)

Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle are the founders of Sakara Life and they've created a way for you to access a fresh, healthy lifestyle full of vitality. “Food should play a part in your wellness routine and be thought of as your medicine.” - Danielle DuBoise  Join Dr. Aviva Romm as she dishes up a weekly dose of the whole truth on health and medicine. To learn more about this episode of Natural MD Radio go to http://www.avivaromm.com/032

Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle are the co-founders of Sakara Life, an organic meal delivery service and wellness lifestyle brand. Danielle and Whitney went from making meals in their SoHo kitchen and delivering them on bicycles, to an 85-person company that delivers its signature plant-based, nutritionally-designed meals to thousands of customers across the United States each week. Hear their advice on how to "make your mess into your mission," turn a sulfurous kale salad into an opportunity for customer retention, and what to do when everyone's telling you to play it safe.

Includes Sakara Life BlessingThis week we are lucky to have the founders and creators of the New York City-based wellness brand and plant based meal delivery service, Sakara Life, with us on DENtalks! From bootstrapping their company with $700 in their pockets to now providing meals across the US - Whitney Tingle and Danielle DuBoise have changed the lives of thousands of people through nutritious plant based meals which Sakara Life delivers straight to your door. The ladies get personal about their own health journeys and how hitting rock bottom, both in different ways, led them to use food as medicine and how this realization eventually became the root of their business. We discuss the impact of gut health on your emotional well being, the importance of making food a ritual, and how important nourishment is for worthiness. Lucky for us, Whitney and Danielle just launched a cookbook - Eat Clean, Play Dirty, which has some of their famous Sakara Life recipes that you can make at home! Don’t miss their Personal Practice where they share their Sakara Life Blessing with us which is a beautiful prayer they say before meals.Want to try Sakara Life? You’re in luck! Use code: DENTALKS for $50 your first purchase.Show Notes: www.DENtalksPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donations