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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by the founder of Doughlicious - the London dough company. Indulgent, yet healthy cookies - yes, that's whipping up treats in her kitchen to becoming London's cookie queen, Kathryn Bricken turned her American baking magic into a sweet success story. Her legendary homemade cookies, crafted with clean, premium ingredients and free from artificial nasties, sparked such a frenzy among friends—who begged for her secret dough to bake at home—that she knew she had to share her creation with the world.Apply to join the Cornell retail media program https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/marketing/retail-media-strategy/Find Kathryn Bricken on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-bricken-78620625/Find Doughlicious on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/doughlicious-dough/Find Doughlicious online at: https://doughlicious.co.uk/Here's what we asked her : Tell us about you the person? How did the idea for doughalicious come by? How did you convert the idea to a product? How is doughalicious scaling? Why is it better than other brands? Where can it be found Take us through the portfolio of doughalicious. What's next? In categories where there are brands with deep marketing pockets and distribution how do you captivate the consumerTell us about your team and how you motivate them everyday? What is your approach to people leadership?Who has been your mentor and advisor and what is the importance of this? What advise would you give other startups in this place? Challenges as a startupWhat trends are you following these days? AI, tech, other or food trends? Why are these important? CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

In this special episode of A Deeper Dive — guest-hosted by Nation's Restaurant News editor-in-chief and Take-Away host Sam Oches — Sam talks with Joey Cioffi, founder and CEO of The Salad House, a New Jersey based franchise that has grown to 20 locations since it first opened in 2011. Cioffi joined the podcast to share how The Salad House attempts to strike a balance between healthy and indulgent for the suburban customer and how he's refined the business to support franchise success.  Like what you hear? Subscribe to Take-Away on Apple or Spotify.  In this conversation, you'll find out why:In kids' menus, health-forward concepts have opportunity for growth There's a broad spectrum of customers looking for a balance of healthy and indulgentAn outside perspective can help you tighten up your businessYou don't need A+ real estate if you make enough noise in your messagingYou can't fulfill your dreams if you don't take a few risks along the way Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.

Welcome to this week's episode of Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life, with Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock.To make a submission for the podcast, go to fastfeastrepeat.com/submit.  We are a community-driven podcast, and we look forward to sharing your questions, success stories, non-scale victories, IF tweaks, motivational quotes (and more!) on each episode of the podcast. The Merch Store is now OPEN! Visit https://www.fastfeastrepeat.com/merch.html Resources used in today's episode:Try Hungryroot Today and save $50: https://www.hungryroot.com/r/MQ9J6XIQ Go to fastfeastrepeat.com to see Gin's and Sheri's favorite things, and to shop with us.  Every purchase you make through links on our website help to support this podcast so we can keep bringing you episodes each week. Want to learn more about BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough? Visit www.bioptimizers.com/fastfeastrepeat and use code FFR10 to save 10% off any order. Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that.  In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. Connect with both Gin and Sheri in the community, as well as thousands of other intermittent fasters who are there to support you along your journey.  If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group.  After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group.  Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that!  There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like.Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math.  If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available.  IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at  ginstephens.com/community. 

Would you rather have an INDULGENT life filled with everything you WANT, but then perish for all eternity, or an IMPACTFUL life filled with everything you NEED, but then enter into eternal life? Join One Missoula Church Online for our weekly service, or if you're in Missoula, join us live and in person on Sundays at 9 and 10:30AM at 1714 South Reserve Street.  Search the iOS App Store or Android Play Store for "One Missoula Church" - Sermon notes/bulletin- Download previous messages for viewing at your convenience.  Want to get connected? Fill out our Connection Card!: https://onemissoulachurch.com/connect  Would you like to help reach Missoula? Support the Mission!: https://onemissoulachurch.com/give

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We've all heard the paradox, “When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.” In America, the federal workforce has been pretty unstoppable, growing and growing without end. After all, a federal employee generally gets good pay, excellent benefits, and almost guarantees they can't be fired...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We've all heard the paradox, “When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.” In America, the federal workforce has been pretty unstoppable, growing and growing without end. After all, a federal employee generally gets good pay, excellent benefits, and almost guarantees they can't be fired...

What if you could create indulgent meals at home—without spending hours in the kitchen?We all crave meals that feel luxurious and special, whether it's for a date night, a dinner party, or simply treating yourself. But too often, indulgent cooking feels intimidating or overly complicated. This episode explores effortless ways to bring decadence to your table using simple techniques and a few game-changing ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.By the end of this episode, you'll:Learn the secret to making the creamiest, dreamiest risotto - without all the stirring! Turn a humble ingredient into a rich, nutty dressing that makes a salad feel indulgentDiscover both savory and sweet dishes that have a big wow factor with 5-ingredients or lessTreat yourself to the kind of rich dishes that fill your kitchen with delicious aromas and big flavors—press play now!***Links:Brown butter vinaigrette by Tami Weiser for The Kitchn. Make sure your lettuce comes up to room temp, as advised by Jennifer McLagan in the “Double Butter Salad” recipe from her cookbook, Fat .Parmesan oven risotto from Smitten Kitchen, and an Instant Pot version of risotto from Our Salty KitchenSheet pan roasted sausage and grapes by Sheela Prakash for The KitchnAnd Smitten Kitchen's harvest roast chicken, olives, and grapes Justine Doiron's spicy tomato beans with hot honey Garlic and lemon buttery beans from The Mediterranean DishCarbonara in a jar from GrubstreetCheese fondue night from The Kitchn 5-ingredient chocolate mousse from Nagi Maehashi (with video too!)Silken tofu chocolate mousse from As Easy As Apple PieSkillet chocolate chip cookie by David Turner from King Arthur Baking ***Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Order Sonya's cookbook...

Speaker: Kristian Hernandez   Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Chef Krissy Gibson talks Brendan through her favorite hearty oven bakes.

In this episode of The Relaxed Male, host Bryan Goodwin delves into the common feeling of being stuck in life and how to overcome it. Bryan discusses the emotional and psychological aspects of feeling stuck, often referred to as mental spin or confusion, and explains how these feelings are rooted in fear and uncertainty. He shares personal experiences of feeling stuck in his own business endeavors and emphasizes the importance of understanding these emotions to move forward.Bryan outlines the concept of indulgent emotions and how they keep us in our comfort zones, preventing growth and progress. He encourages listeners to confront their fears and take intentional actions to break free from the cycle of feeling stuck. By examining our thoughts and emotions, we can identify what holds us back and find motivation to push through the discomfort.The episode also highlights practical steps to overcome the feeling of being stuck, such as conducting thought downloads, setting intentional goals, and finding alternative motivations. Bryan suggests finding accountability partners or seeking coaching to stay committed to personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of living life intentionally and embracing challenges to achieve fulfillment and success.Join Bryan as he provides insights and strategies to help men live life on their terms, overcome obstacles, and build better relationships. Tune in next week as he explores the excuses we make for our struggles and how to address them.Try Coaching - htttps://www.relaxedmale.com/trycoaching

Elizabeth welcomes the inspiring and innovative Brooke "Chef Bae" Baevsky to discuss her journey from growing up in a household with nine food allergies to becoming a sought-after celebrity chef known for healthy, delicious creations. Chef Bae shares how she carved her unique path through BuzzFeed Tasty videos, product development for Starbucks and Freshly, and cooking for celebrities, professional athletes, and even royal families. Chef Bae shares some great wisdom about embracing fear, culinary trends, favorite Erewhon picks, and her all star ingredient swaps!Episodes Here Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramChef Bae: Website | IG Mentioned: Olive and June Erewhon 

Pas de temps de s'échauffer, les "Grandes Gueules du Sport" démarrent fort dès 9h00 : la UNE c'est l'actu brûlante du sport, entre infos, analyses et débats.

Le sujet fort de l'actualité foot du jour vu par Jérôme Rothen et la Dream Team.

Ladies and gentlemen, all the way from Melbourne and Christchurch, please welcome to the stage a brand new pod! In this supersized episode, we go deep in the reeds of Thom Yorke's Everything tour, which we were both lucky enough to recently attend. But if Radiohead is not your thing, fear not, for we also touch on why ghosts wear sheets, solar panel politeness, Pokémon cards, sleep yelps, and in a very special Deep Fought After Dark™, we place our bets on the outcome of the American election. This episode's mistakes include: Indulgent length. Excessive music nerdery. Repeated ineffective outro attempts. Egregious factual inaccuracies. Laugh when she's crying, cry when she's laughing, then like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and send your questions to deepfought@gmail.com.

David Kraus was miraculously rescued by the Lord from a life of darkness and destruction into one of undivided devotion and radical pursuit of Christ. Allow his testimony of redemption to inspire you to cultivate a deeper adoration for Jesus and live more boldly for His Kingdom. You can find the show notes at: https://riverhouseministries.com/podcast/83-david-kraus-the-indulgent-realm-v-the-selfless-kingdom/ Thank you for listening to the Deep Waters Podcast, a ministry of River House in Boise, Idaho. Our mission for this podcast is to platform people and stories from our community that inspire transformational discipleship so that we might be catalyzed into lives of incarnational faith in King Jesus. 

David Kraus was miraculously rescued by the Lord from a life of darkness and destruction into one of undivided devotion and radical pursuit of Christ. Allow his testimony of redemption to inspire you to cultivate a deeper adoration for Jesus and live more boldly for His Kingdom. You can find the show notes at: https://riverhouseministries.com/podcast/83-david-kraus-the-indulgent-realm-v-the-selfless-kingdom/ Thank you for listening to the Deep Waters Podcast, a ministry of River House in Boise, Idaho. Our mission for this podcast is to platform people and stories from our community that inspire transformational discipleship so that we might be catalyzed into lives of incarnational faith in King Jesus. 

“This is another way to take control of your life but it also feels really fun,” host Corinne Morahan says about managing your finances. In today's episode of Get Organized for Good, she demonstrates how to apply organizational systems and frameworks to your spending and saving habits, aiming to provide you with more peace, freedom, and prosperity. Reflecting on themes from her recent episode on shopping, Corinne guides us on saving for significant goals like big trips, home renovations, and passion projects, while curbing spending on small, stress-inducing purchases made out of a sense of scarcity.   Drawing from her background in finance, she explains how to conduct a portfolio review to track your assets, expenditures, and financial goals. She also shares the best spreadsheet for organizing your finances and the importance of distributing your money across different accounts. As with all aspects of life, intentionality in budgeting is key.   For many women who lack confidence in personal finance, Corinne's insights in today's episode will help you feel more empowered.   Quotes “One of the hardest things for me is seeing how many women don't feel confident in knowing their finances, whether it be their personal finances or in the businesses that they own and run.” (2:37 | Corinne Morahan) “I see almost across the board that there is one person that takes the lead on running the finances in the household, and oftentimes the other spouse ends up feeling disempowered or unaware or spending frivolously—it can play out in interesting dynamics.” (5:06 | Corinne Morahan) “As in everything in life, having a structure imposed upon you helps you be more disciplined because if left to our own devices many of us will not always make the best choice, myself included. This is why I love an external structure imposed upon me because it helps me ensure that I will make better choices.” (14:25 | Corinne Morahan) “Imagine how good it feels to reframe saving from, instead of feeling like you're depriving yourself by not hitting ‘purchase' every time you want something, you switch the narrative and instead think about saving to buy the things you really want or to save up for a huge house project, or for an amazing trip you want to take.” (16:51 | Corinne Morahan)  “It is super empowering to know what you have and where it's going. And when we are super intentional about what we're spending our money on and what we're saving, we can really think about building this life that we want. Whereas, when we're so in-the-moment and just doing and spending, all of a sudden, we're giving away our power and we're giving away our control to our daily whims, versus having a plan and building back in that intention of what we really want to do with our money and with our lives.” (17:28 | Corinne Morahan)    Links Connect With Corinne: https://www.gridandglam.com/ https://www.corinnemorahan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam/ https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinnemorahan/ https://www.facebook.com/gridandglam https://www.youtube.com/@gridandglam1 Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

If you were asked to divine the profession of someone who describes themselves as an “Indulgent yogi, a mango maniac, a beach bum, and an off-beat poet," what might you come up with?  Of all the professions those descriptions bring to mind, phrases like “Somatic Psychologist” and “Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapist and Contemplative Neuroscience Teacher,” are unlikely to be among them. Michael Shea is one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. He has a Master's degree in Buddhist Psychology, a Doctorate in Somatic Psychology, has studied Tibetan medicine, and spent 10 years apprenticing with a Shaman on the Navajo reservation as part of his doctoral internship. Michael Shea joins us this week to share the 10 Best Spiritual Books that influenced the trajectory of his life journey. #MichaelShea #SomaticPsychologist #ImmuneSystem  #SandieSedgbeer #OMTimesRadio #WhatIsGoingOm #Lifestyle #Spiritual #Spirituality #Book #Read #Author --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandie-sedgbeer/support

When we think of luxuries, we often think of material possessions such as designer clothing, expensive cars, or luxurious vacations. However, true luxuries go beyond the superficial and materialistic. The real luxuries in life are those that money cannot buy—love, health, and happiness. One of the most lavish luxuries in life is love. The love of family and friends brings us joy and fulfillment that no money can provide. The support and companionship of loved ones are priceless treasures that enrich our lives in ways that material possessions never could. Another luxury that money cannot buy is good health. Without good health, all the wealth in the world means nothing. Many take for granted the ability to enjoy each day with vitality and well-being until it is compromised. Finally, true happiness is the most incredible luxury of all. Regardless of external circumstances, finding contentment and peace within oneself is a rare gift that few possess. True happiness comes from within and cannot be bought with money. While material possessions may bring temporary pleasure, the real luxuries in life are those intangible qualities that money cannot buy - love, health, and happiness. These are the true treasures that make life truly rich and fulfilling. Real luxuries in life: Freedom, Time, Health, Security, Good Sleep, Inner Peace, Financial Stability, Unconditional Love, Being Able to Travel, Freedom of Choice, Meaningful Connections, and so on. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelydub/ Follow Life in Progress on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeinprogressph/ Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelydub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send Bite Me a Text!Hey there, my fabulous foodies and adventure seekers! This week in the Bite Me kitchen, we're baking up Oreo Cheesecake cookies comes from LorAnn Oils.It's your culinary comrade and campfire confidante, Marge, coming at you with a sprinkle of sugar, a dash of daring, and a whole lot of heart!

This is one indulgent batch, friends. Join Jen and Abby at Prime Fish Cellar as they sample sake, champagne, sashimi, and...the highlight of the evening...caviar! The team, led by General Manager Bill Cox, shares their immense knowledge and passion to help us learn a thing or two about this whole new world. Tune in to hear about all the incredible gourmet provisions you can take home from Prime Fish Cellar today.

There are 4 primary parenting styles out there, but they aren't all completely separate from each other. Like so many other things, they exist on a spectrum. You might fall into different parenting styles in different stages or situations. You'll Learn:The 4 main parenting styles, and how to recognize when you are using each oneThe benefits of authoritarian parentingHow to shift away from being overly strict, permissive or detached and get to a more connected and healthy space with your childIn this episode, I hope you'll become more aware of your own parenting style, be a little more understanding of where other parents are coming from and learn to shift your approach closer to where you want it to be.---------------------------------------It can be easy for us to judge parents with a different style from our own, but you'll notice as we go through them that, while we may have tendencies that match most with one style, none of us fits into just one of these categories. In this episode, I hope you'll become more aware of your own parenting style, be a little more understanding of where other parents are coming from and learn to shift your approach closer to where you want it to be. What Is Your Parenting Style?3 of these parenting styles were identified by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind in the 1960s. The neglectful parenting style was added later on. There will be moments in your parenting where you fall more into one of these styles than others. There will be moments when you will act controlling, permissive or unengaged. It happens to us all.These periods of time do not make you a bad parent. Our goal is to be aware of how you're showing up so that you can bring yourself back to where you want to be (the authoritative style). Authoritarian parenting is like being a dictator or a drill sergeant. This is what I think of as “traditional” parenting. This parent wants a high level of control over their children. There are rules that you must obey, and if you don't, there are consequences. It's very direct and doesn't really take the child's feelings and emotions into account. There isn't space for conversations about what is underneath the behavior. In this style of parenting, we often see yelling, screaming and spanking, which triggers a fear response in the child. This can change behavior but damage the relationship. Kids raised with this style also tend to have a lot of repressed emotion because they don't know how to process their feelings. It can show up as hostility, aggression or poor self esteem. I don't believe that any of us really want to act this way. We do it because it's what we saw when we were growing up. And often, there is some kind of worry or fear beneath it. We worry that a behavior will continue or get worse, that our kid won't change or grow, that they will somehow not be okay. Indulgent parenting is also known as permissive parenting. It's really common for parents who don't want to be in the dictator role to go a little too far in the other direction. In this style, you might have rules, but you don't really enforce them. Being liked by your kid takes higher priority than being their parent. The truth is, when you follow through on a limit or consequence, your kid is probably going to get upset. That makes it really hard for these parents to enforce consequences. In this style, your child might be really connected to you, but they aren't getting the rules and experiences they need in order to grow. Being too permissive can even impact their health and safety when it comes to things like getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, brushing their teeth or wearing shoes so they don't hurt their...

Questions, comments? Shoot me a text.Ever found yourself stepping off the scale, astonished by the number after a week of celebration? I, Amy White, have been there—after a family festivity filled with delicious Vermont Maple Creamies and a bevy of cheeses, my weight danced up by seven pounds. But before you start stressing about that number, join me in understanding why these fluctuations are part of our body's natural rhythm. In my latest episode, I'll share why it's not only normal but okay to have these changes, and how maintaining a comfortable weight range is far more vital than fixating on a singular goal weight. You'll walk away with an empowering perspective on how to handle post-celebration returns to routine, and the importance of keeping your kitchen stocked with foods that are good for you 'most of the time'.Now, let's talk strategy—how do we navigate the endless food choices, especially when life's hustle and bustle barely gives us a moment to think? It's simpler than you might imagine, and it starts with being mindful of our eating. In this episode, I'll guide you through the process of becoming attuned to how different foods affect your well-being, and how this awareness can lead to better choices without imposing restrictions. Whether you're at home or facing the chaos of the outside world, I've got practical tips and resources for picking healthy snacks that don't compromise on convenience or nutrition. Get ready to learn how to adapt your diet on the fly and make peace with the ebb and flow of your eating habits for a happier, healthier you.Protein Snack Challenge: Get It HereWeight Loss Coaching Program: Hangry to Healthy™Get Your Food Audit HereWhat to Eat Guide: Healthy Food ListSchedule Your Free Consult: Lose Weight For The Last TimeWebsite: The Simplicity of WellnessFollow Me on Instagram

Dr. Angela Thyer and Judy Simon discuss their book 'Getting to Baby' and the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in fertility. They share their backgrounds and how they came together to help women improve their nutrition and health for better fertility outcomes. The book covers the connection between food and fertility, the importance of whole foods, debunking misconceptions about diet and fertility, and the benefits of intuitive eating and cooking. They emphasize the need for diversity in food choices and the impact of processed foods on fertility. The book also includes practical tips and recipes to support a healthy pregnancy journey. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of breakfast and meal timing, the impact of nutrition on fertility, the role of integrative medicine in fertility treatment, and the power of lifestyle choices in influencing fertility outcomes. The guests emphasize the importance of combining foods and the role of vegetables in supporting digestion and overall health. They also discuss the impact of stress, sleep, and epigenetics on fertility. The conversation highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach to fertility treatment and the importance of finding a supportive healthcare team.   Takeaways Nutrition and lifestyle play a crucial role in fertility and improving fertility outcomes. Eating whole foods, including a variety of fruits, vegetables, plant-based proteins, and whole grains, is important for fertility. There are many misconceptions about diet and fertility, such as the need to cut out carbs or follow specific diets. It's important to focus on nourishing the body with whole foods. Intuitive eating and cooking skills are valuable in creating a healthy and sustainable approach to nutrition. Diversity in food choices is essential for optimal fertility and overall health. Processed foods can negatively impact fertility, and it's important to prioritize whole foods. The book provides practical tips, recipes, and a six-week blueprint to support a healthy pregnancy journey. Breakfast is an important meal for fertility and overall health. It is best to have a substantial breakfast with protein, fiber, and vegetables. Meal timing is crucial, and it is recommended to have more calories earlier in the day and fewer at night. Combining foods, especially vegetables, can support digestion and nutrient absorption. Stress, sleep, and lifestyle choices have a significant impact on fertility outcomes. Epigenetics plays a role in fertility, and lifestyle choices can influence gene expression. A multidisciplinary approach to fertility treatment, including integrative medicine, can provide comprehensive support. Finding a supportive healthcare team is essential for navigating the fertility journey.   Guest Bio: Judy Simon Judy Simon, MS, RDN, CD, CHES is an award winning registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in reproductive health. She is the founder of Mind Body Nutrition, PLLC and a clinical instructor at the University of Washington. Judy's expertise includes fertility, PCOS, eating disorders, weight inclusive medicine and reproductive health.  Judy has held leadership roles in the American Society of Reproductive Medicine Nutrition Special Interest Group and is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Judy integrates mindfulness, intuitive eating, eating competence, while taking a non-judgmental, inclusive down approach to help people have healthier, more fertile lives.  Judy is the co-founder of Food For Fertility program and co-author of the upcoming (April, 2024) book Getting to Baby A Food-first Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy, Ben Bella Publisher   Guest Bio: Angela Thyer Angela Thyer, MD is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Ob/Gyn and Lifestyle Medicine. She is a founding partner of Seattle Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Thyer completed her undergraduate education at Duke University, medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, residency at Oregon Health and Science University, and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed The Culinary Coaching program through the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine in 2020 and became a certified plant-based chef through Rouxbe in 2022. She and Judy Simon, MS, RDN created the Food for Fertility program and have co-authored a book coming out in 2024, Getting to Baby: A Food-First Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy which highlights the best foods to optimize fertility.   Website & Social media links (Facebook, instagram, twitter)   Instagram: @angelathyermd Website: angelathyermd.com     For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com   Click here to find out how to get the first chapter of "The Way of Fertility" for free.   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/         Transcript:   Michelle: So Angela and Judy, welcome. Angela: Thank you so much. We're excited to be here, Michelle. Michelle: So I'd love for you guys to give a background first. , I'm very excited to be talking about your new book, Getting to Baby. I would love for you first to share your background so people can know more about you and what got you to doing this type of work. Angela: Okay. Sure. I'm a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. So first I trained in OBGYN and then specialized in reproductive endocrine and infertility. And then I got board certified in lifestyle medicine. So, which is a more holistic kind of way to look at all healthcare, more of a preventive lens of like, how can we look at lifestyle measures to, you know, really help people in all phases of their life. Angela: And I've always been interested in food, nutrition, exercise. And so over the years, it just became a bigger and[00:01:00] bigger part of my practice. And I've always been interested in obviously hormones, but metabolism and Judy and I started working together at the university of Washington. And we found we had this common interest in really helping women, you know, work together to improve their nutrition and health, which subsequently leads to improvement in their fertility. Michelle: Oh, totally. Judy: And I'm a registered dietitian, as Angela mentioned, and my master's is in community health education. And I sort of went through traditional training, and when I came back and re entered, you know, medicine, gosh, about 20 ish years ago, all of a sudden, PCOS and all these things that I had never really learned about just came front and forward. Judy: And so I was fortunate to connect up with Angela and really do the deep dive into, Hey, what do we know about insulin resistance? How is this affecting fertility? And these were things that traditionally I hadn't been taught. [00:02:00]So really, I think we kind of joined each other's worlds. You know, I joined American Society of Reproductive Medicine and, you know, joined all the fertility docs. Judy: And You know, Angela would come to the nutrition conferences. So we did a lot of cross pollination and from that we went off and both started into private practices and she'd refer these amazing patients and we decided, wow, we're seeing them one at a time. Wouldn't it just be the coolest thing if we could start classes? Judy: So about 12 ish years ago, we started the food for fertility classes where we brought women in who were trying to conceive. Many of them had PCOS, endometriosis. unexplained, lots of different diagnosis. And that's who we brought the food and the people and the lifestyle into the classroom, which is really why we wrote the book. Judy: It's kind of, we took all our years of experience, science and knowledge and said, let's make it accessible to more people. Michelle: That's awesome. And so [00:03:00] talk about the book. What's in the book? And obviously it's for people trying to conceive, getting to baby. What were the top things?  Angela: Yeah. Well, we, we started off by, you know, kind of, we always want people to understand the whys, you know, why this, why that what's the connection, what's the underlying biology and physiology? And then what evidence do we know? A lot of nutritional studies about fertility or observational studies, like they'll a population will be observed and they'll say, okay, people who ate these kinds of diets or these kinds of foods had higher fertility and more successful outcomes than people who ate this kind of diet. Angela: So, you know, we, we want to, wanted to present all that information. So people kind of have background and good knowledge and can kind of say, oh, okay, well. Maybe that would be a good idea for me. You know, it's not, it's, it's a broad spectrum of what, you know, a good diet could look like. It's not just one thing. Angela: Obviously [00:04:00] mainly plant forward. Cause I think we all need to eat more fruits and vegetables and plant based foods. But there is room, you know, for some animal foods too, especially things like fish and whole fat dairy, which have shown to increase some fertility benefits. So, you know, we kind of go through all the food groups and talk about what's, what we, where we have evidence, what's good, what's not so good and what vitamins and minerals and nutrients they're adding. Angela: And then, you know, some of the biggest things that we're like, if you want to incorporate this, it's a really, it's a how to. Right. So we wanted to make it like accessible in this sense that anybody at home could be like, Oh, okay. I, gosh, I just want to add one little thing this week. What would I add? What can, what's my takeaway? Angela: What's my smart goal? So people can kind of set their own goals and try to move forward with that, making a little progress at a time. And then the greatest thing I think is sharing stories from our patients who are just fabulous[00:05:00] women who've been on their own journey. And we had so many stories, we couldn't even share them all in the book. Angela: But kind of telling these journeys that sometimes took months, sometimes took years and how they were able to incorporate changes and see changes in themselves. and feel increased energy and then kind of have improved fertility. Maybe if they had a partner, you know, their partner's health was also improving at the same time. Angela: And so many of them were successful either With natural conception, or if they were infertility treatments, having better success in those treatments and making better quality embryos that we were like, wow, you know, that's really what's in the book. So as much as we could share and keep it accessible and reasonable in length. Angela: That's, that's what the book's about. Michelle: I found it very user friendly and I really enjoyed the image of the plate and how half of it was greens, which is great because I do believe that it's so important to get the greens. And there's so many nutrients that you can get[00:06:00] from that. And you talked about some misconceptions too, like on treating PCOS and like common misconceptions on what to eat for fertility. Michelle: So I'd love to touch upon that. Judy: Yeah, well, one of the things that we tried to bring out in the book is when we first started doing our classes, a lot of the reasons women would be referred to us as we'll just go lose weight. So nothing, you know, focusing on their health and we're like, Oh no, no, no, this is not a weight loss class. Judy: This is totally about how to nourish yourself. And actually. Take away the shame and guilt in, you know, whatever size body you have being able to get the benefits of the nutrition and the lifestyle. Right? So, for example there's a lot of people that would come in with a whole list of foods that they thought they shouldn't eat because somebody told them that. Judy: And we're like, well, are you allergic to them? No. Well, okay, you know, here's a safe And that's what we tried to do in the [00:07:00] book. Like showing in all these different, you know, sure, maybe you can't tolerate dairy. Here's a sub, here's something else you can, you can place out so that everybody would feel included, that anybody could be in the classes, read the book and really get the benefit out of it. Judy: So when, when you talk about myths, probably the biggest one is, you know so many women are told cut out carbs. Cut out carbs and we're like, Oh no. Well, what's in whole grains and ancient grains. We know those inositols we hear about in PCOS. Guess where they come from? White beans, buckwheat. So we're saying where can you get these ancient grains are just so filled with minerals and also really showing that looking at the quality of carbs that you're choosing most of the time is actually going to be beneficial. Judy: And this is kind of relief for women to hear like, I don't have to starve myself. I get to eat and try new things. Michelle: Yeah. That's such a good point. And also, cause a [00:08:00] lot of times when people have carbs, it's simple carbs or juices where you're taking basically, even if it's fresh juices, like we're really meant to have the whole fruit, right? The fiber like, and digest it slowly so that it's not a sugar spike. I'd love for you to talk about that too, the importance of, of actually having the whole food. Angela: Yeah, we definitely talk about kind of it being a whole food diet because that is so important and The issue with I mean, yes, you can get some of the nutrients if you juice But you're also gonna get mainly sugar without the fiber if you've removed the fiber. So the fiber is so important both to slow down your digestion and really pay attention to gut health. Angela: And I know you focus a lot on gut health. You know, that's where so much of our health overall starts. And there's so many connections between the gut and the mind and the body and the hormones and everything else, every, every system. And so, having that [00:09:00] fiber in your diet, really from whole foods. I mean, especially plant based foods, right? Angela: Because animal foods don't have fiber, but the plant based foods really then is is great food for the microbiomes, the microbiome, our microbiome and the bacteria, the 3 trillion bacteria that live in our gut. And it helps create, you know, it's more anti inflammatory because so many people kind of can get. Angela: almost a chronic inflammation from not eating enough fiber, not feeding their microbiome. And then that can lead to more issues in more body systems that they may not even be aware of. But nobody is, you know, advertising whole foods, like whole foods. So much of what people see and kind of the noise that feeds in is just, you know, everything else that's marketed in a box or a bag or somebody. Angela: And so that's what, and so sometimes those help people put health claims on other products that [00:10:00] aren't whole foods and then whole foods kind of get neglected. And so, yeah, we definitely want to say, you know, it's important. And we talk about eating the rainbow and the colors because each colors, providing different phytonutrients. Angela: And so, you know, you want that broad range because the more diversity you have in your fruits and vegetables, the more diverse a microbiome you're going to develop, the better protection for your immune system and just make everything else work better in your whole body. Michelle: I love that you talk about diversity because actually a lot of people end up developing sensitivities even if it's healthy food that they eat all the time and it's important to have diversity because it really allows the body to get so many different benefits and also not get too intolerant of one specific thing. Michelle: The body likes diversity. Judy: Absolutely. And we really wanted people to feel inclusive with the book. So that's why there's so much [00:11:00]culinary medicine, like just basic skills. Here's how you can throw something together without even a recipe, you know, just really, you know, five steps to a great salad. What should it have, you know, different things like that. Judy: And we also wanted it to really highlight the, All the global cuisines. And so for example I see a large population of South Asian women, right? And so there's, there, there always were like their diets too high in carbs. And we talked about what are all the wonderful things that herbs that you're using, the dolls, you know, the pulses, but we tried to make sure we had things from all regions because unfortunately a lot of people here in the medical world, like, Oh, just eat the Mediterranean diet. Judy: We're like, Oh no, no, no way. That that's so exclusive. It's not inclusive. We want to talk about, you know, foods from, you know, West Africa or Central America, a lot of the indigenous healthy foods, and then also what's seasonally available. And so one of the things that we really tried to [00:12:00]share is a lot of different types of foods. Judy: Simple preparation, but let people start where they're comfortable. So if you're a chef that only has three or four recipes and you're still sort of using some are processed foods, maybe they'll start with adding a soup or adding some vegetable dishes or adding a salad and letting them know you're going to get benefits from those first steps. Judy: Because some people feel like, like I just talked to someone, she goes, I'm trying to be all in, you know, trying to be perfect. Do you know what I mean? Michelle: Yeah, Judy: And that's stressful. It's stressful to feel like you're getting a grade on your diet. And we want people to feel like it's fun. They're having a date night with their partner and maybe they're trying a new recipe in the book. Judy: Or they got inspired because there is a lot of pressure when people are trying to conceive. And the book is also for those people who are like, Hey, we want to get pregnant in the next year. What's the path to a healthy pregnancy? We have no idea how long it's going to take, but [00:13:00] what's going to prepare us? Judy: And you know, Michelle, that like 50 percent of pregnancies are unplanned. So a lot of people, you know, maybe they're exposed to a lot of those fertility disruptors, and if they would have known even a few months in advance, they could have decreased some of the risks, you know that could impact their fertility and pregnancy. Michelle: definitely. I remember seeing something, it was about a burger or like a chicken sandwich or something. It was a sandwich with a bun that the woman just kept in her closet and just saw what happened and it was not, it was not good. Breaking down and I'm like, whoa That is crazy. Like things are supposed to break down if they don't break down and they don't yeah Just break down like what happens in your body So talk about the importance of eating whole foods. Michelle: Listen, we're going to have processed food once in a while. It's not like, you know, end all be all like, it's not one thing or another, obviously, [00:14:00] but talk about the importance of really being intentional about choosing more whole foods in your diet.  Angela: Well, you know, I do think, I think that everybody's so different in what they eat, but I think that, yeah, the ultra processed foods and processed grains, so like breads, cereals, pastas, Anything it's just so it it's everywhere, right? It's it's you can't get away from it and it's become normalized And it and so it has become acceptable and ordinary And the problem with those foods is yeah, you don't need to say i'm not never going to eat that again But it replaces it, you know, it takes the place of whole foods. Angela: And so I think you know Where do you get whole foods? Well, it's hard to get whole foods You You know if you're eating If you're buying foods at convenience stores or fast food restaurants or even regular restaurants Sometimes i'm surprised that menus don't have Kind of like more vegetables available when we talk about the fertility plate[00:15:00] and the whole plate being half Vegetables, right? Angela: You're not going to get that in a restaurant, like the restaurant usually. So, you know, we, we have talked to women, we didn't really talk about this that much in the book, but like, I think some of the women gave us examples of, you know, planning when you go to a restaurant, gosh, what can I eat from this menu that would be more of a whole food, what are the, sometimes the side vegetables are something they'll order from some of those things to say like, yeah, I don't need to necessarily go for the most. Indulgent luxurious meal. I want to go for the whole foods cause I know that's what my body needs. So we talk about being intuitive eater or competent eater. It, you know, I don't think this is taught well in schools. So, you know, to, to be honest, nobody, it's nobody's fault. Like where you are, it's a growth opportunity for everybody to be like, Hey, I didn't really get this education growing up. Angela: My parents worked. I didn't, you know, I didn't cook that much growing up, but now I'm an adult. And I need to really learn about [00:16:00] nutrition and what my body needs and how to heal myself through food. And what that might mean is I need to cook more. And if I don't know how to cook more with whole foods, You know, there's opportunities to learn. Angela: There's so much now available on YouTube, or that's both good and not so good, but you know, you can find the good, the good things and learn to cook with whole foods and buy things like our book, which are trying to teach people almost some intuitive cooking skills. Cause you don't always want to be cooking from a recipe. Angela: You want to get some basic staples and some comfort in the kitchen and some things you really are good at, and then always build new and add new. Okay. But yeah, so that was like one of the tenants of our philosophy of how we taught was, let's talk about, you know, building a meal. Let's talk about what vegetables are going to be in the meal, what protein is going to be in the meal. Angela: And for us, that was mainly going to be a [00:17:00] plant based protein. So either beans, lentils. tofu or tempeh or edamame, so a soy based protein, or fish, since all of those have been shown to increase fertility. And then whole grains, those ancient grains, so not processed and kind of putting that all together and nuts and seeds and other things that provide those denser nutrients. Angela: And really starting with like cutting things up, like, okay, let's prep everything. Let's do the mise en place. Let's get everything ready. Let's plan meals. So you're going to have leftovers. because it takes work and effort. You don't want to put all that effort in and then only eat once. So you want to have some leftover meals that you can repurpose throughout the week or free some of these meals that you're going to be able to then thaw out next week or next month when you're more time pressed, and you know, you've got your own freezer meal that you've prepared that you're going to be able to thaw out and cook and have a nutritious, delicious, quick meal, right? Angela: So it's just a, I think it's a mindset, right? [00:18:00] It's a different way to think. And, and everybody can get there and just build that knowledge and build those skills. And that's exciting. Michelle: It is exciting. I find that whenever you're learning something new, like you, you make it more complicated in your mind. You're like, oh, I have to do this whole thing. But you don't realize, like as you learn it, you could really strategize and make it so much easier and cheaper. You could save money that way. Judy: Absolutely. Michelle, you bring up a really good point. And what's really fun is a lot of the women who've taken classes or patients of ours, like even after like two years after they have their baby, I'll get an email. You know, I saved all those recipes from class and I still love the, you know, the quinoa mango black bean salad. Judy: It's so delicious in the summer. I take it to parties or one patient just wrote me about the soca bread made out of chickpeas that they start to add them to their repertoire or you want to increase their self efficacy, their confidence and their competency. And then when they do eat out, you know, maybe [00:19:00] they do broaden and they, you know, they go for an Indian meal or an Asian meal and they know like, Hey, I'm going to order one whole vegetarian. Judy: So I get more broccoli and veggies like they know how to order and feel good. When they go out or they travel, you know, how can I take that and keep it better? And, you know, just really, you know, giving them that support. And so in the book, for some people, this is really new. We kind of do like a six week blueprint, but we also say like, If you feel pretty good on some of the skills and you've checked the box, awesome. Judy: Work on some of those things that you, you want to build up stronger in your repertoire. And if you feel like you need more time, I remember when our class switched to virtual and we started to go to every other week, the women were like, this is kind of good because I have more time to work on my goals. Judy: I kind of like that other, remember the every other week model? You could do that with a six week plan. Maybe I'm going to try to do this over twelve weeks, you know, three months, give myself some time to To try new things.[00:20:00] And the thing is you're getting the benefit with every step you take. There's a benefit, you know? Judy: And so the cool thing for us is sometimes at the end of the class, women who didn't eat in the morning, they like. You know, we started eating in the morning because of class and the food was really good. They started regulating their cycles, Michelle. It was amazing. And one of our last live classes before COVID, I remember one table of four, they were all kind of waiting to get their cycles and things and getting ready for IVF. Judy: And they all went on to conceive. They all got their cycles and went on to conceive. And that was just, the cost of food and, you know, putting a little bit of time in so that lifestyle does make a difference whether someone's going for art treatment or they're, you know, they're, you know, they're just maximizing their fertility options. Michelle: Yeah, there was actually a study on girls in college that skipped breakfast and how it impacted their cycles I thought that was interesting[00:21:00] Judy: I would guess negatively. I'm thinking if Michelle: Negatively, yes negatively. Yeah. Yeah, Judy: You know, I just want to check. Michelle: They most of them started regular and it they became irregular. Judy: You know, and people are getting into a lot of fads where they're really time boxing their food. I just talked to someone in a smaller body and she says, I'm trying to eat clean. So I only eat between this time and this time. I go, Michelle: Mm hmm Judy: you should eat when you're hungry. Your body needs nourishment all day, not just eight hours. Judy: So sometimes we see people that are going to overboard. And they're restricting, and then their reproductive axis is not getting the nutrients it needs. And I'm like, that's not what you want to do for ag health. That's not what you want to do for reproductive health. If you feel cold at night and you're, and, and you know, and as we know with, you know, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, energy is such an important concept. Judy: So if you're freezing all of a sudden, and you're starving [00:22:00] yourself, you're not nourishing your body. Michelle: Absolutely. And actually in Ayurvedic medicine, they say that when the sun is out, that is when, because we, you know, we, we respond to the elements. And when the sun is out, especially like around 12 PM, you should have your largest meal because it increases your own digestive fire because we get influenced by nature. Michelle: And actually the morning you should have breakfast, you should have food during the day when the digestive fire is. Increase the most and when you shouldn't is as it gets darker like a couple hours before you go to sleep That's when you can give your body a break. So it kind of According to Ayurveda, it's a little bit more flipped than what's typically done where people skip breakfast. Angela: Right. And, and, you know, that, that exactly parallels some of the metabolic studies, right? So what Ayurvedic medicine is known for so long, right? And then Western medicine has to come and prove it that like our digestion is[00:23:00] better in the morning and the way glucose and, and. nutrients are processed in the morning is better when we have more energy and we're more active throughout the day. Angela: And then at night, things are winding down and slowing down and you want your body to relax for sleep and not be digesting a big meal. And, and we do talk about that, but it is really hard for people to flip to try and get more calories and earlier in the day when fewer at night when the typical pattern is, is the opposite. Michelle: and it's going to give them a lot more productivity and energy to have a good breakfast because you know, protein, you got those good fiber and vegetables and berries and, really start your day right. Judy: We encourage people if they're really set in a way, we're like, we'll do it as an experiment. Be curious. Try it on the weekend. Maybe try it on the weekend because you don't want to change your flow. See how your energy feels, especially when people are telling us they're fatigued. Judy: They're like, I'm so tired. And it's [00:24:00] like, and most of their energy intake is at night. They wake up not hungry. You know, we do try, you know, try to flip that around and that's part of that intuitive eating and eating competence and see where your body, because really people know a lot about their body and so we want them to be in tune to that too and trust that. Angela: And I was just going to add that, you know, sometimes people have these ideas of what a typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner is and what food should be part of those meals. And we say, Hey, that does not have to be the case either. I love a breakfast salad. I love eating my leftover dinner from the night before for breakfast. Angela: If I've made something delicious, I made this great stir fry and I've had a little bit because it's late, but I'm like, I want to have that for breakfast. I'm going to have a big bowl, you know, so I love having those other things early in the day because I do feel like it gives me great energy. And then the other thing that we talk about is, you know, the[00:25:00] walking after meals and especially getting outside early in the morning and getting that sunlight to really Start your day and, and get your clock going and how important those rhythms can be to recognize that you have, your body has a rhythm, sleep consistency is important, exercise and movement throughout the day is important, all these other things that we want to build in, you know, to our base for overall wellness to support fertility. Michelle: Yeah. I love it. I love it that you're a doctor and you're interested in this because unfortunately it's not as common. Like people don't know about all of these things about really connecting with nature and the nutrition aspect of it. So it's amazing. It's so well rounded because you have like so many different backgrounds and perspectives on Judy: We, we, we, yeah, we try to bring it all together and that's why this book would have been much longer if our publisher didn't say stop, you know, it was like twice as long. You'll see when you're writing your book, you want to share everything. And so we did include [00:26:00] two chapters on like boosters and disruptors, you know, talking about stress and sleep. Judy: And then also some of the disruptors like, you know, alcohol, cannabis, endocrine disruptors, because we didn't want to scare people, but we felt they needed to know. And you know, science based, evidence based, but we did put it at the end. You know, we really focus on the food and feeding yourself because really that's what our program is all about. Judy: But we find that when they put it all together and they get to those boosters and they add the movement and the stress and so many of our patients, patients who do acupuncture will say, well, that's one of the ways I always say, what do you get out of it? Cause I always want to know. And they go, Oh man, I'm such a good place to do. Judy: I leave in my stress level is so much better. I go, then that's something you want to include in, in, in what you're doing for your health. If you have the privilege and you have the accessibility to it. So we, we try to make everything accessible. Because there's so [00:27:00] many women and men who don't have access to medical care when it comes to fertility. Judy: It's really the underprivileged do not have access or such limited access that we thought if we could at least cover the main things and it could be, you know, available in libraries or, you know, things like that and audio books that that would be a way that more people could really have that information. Michelle: Well, it's great information. And also, I love that it talks about. combining foods, in Chinese medicine, we have a lot of formulas of herbs. So each herbal formula has different herbs and they work together as a symphony. And a lot of times they'll include ginger or digestive herbs to help assimilate. Michelle: So working together, And a certain symphony is what makes it that much more beneficial for the body. And I like how you talk about the importance of combining foods. You were talking about putting [00:28:00] vegetables because if you just eat meat without vegetables, it's not going to be able to simulate as well and digest as well without those vegetables helping in that fiber. Angela: Right. The vegetables are actually pretty protective, right? So I mean, there, you know, there have been studies that look at people who eat just more of an all meat diet and then people who eat more of a vegetable based diet, but with meat and the gut is healthier, right? If you incorporate those vegetables the, the, because the fiber from the vegetables is so protective. Angela: That then you are able to digest the, the meat and make use of the nutrients in the meat as well. So I think that's, that's great advice. And I think that, you know, out here we're in Seattle. And so we have a lot of, you know, we have a number of people who are trained in acupuncture. They are, you know, trained in traditional Chinese medicine. Angela: And we have always basically said, you know, gosh, I don't know that area, [00:29:00] but I trust. The practitioners in my area who knows so much this has been around for so long that let's, you know, combine and talk about the best of all worlds and support everybody's health. And then the same with fertility clinics, like some people really are going to need that extra step of a traditional IVF clinic. Angela: They might need insemination. They might need IVF. And then all these other things are going to be supportive and enhance their success because it's so expensive. And the last thing you want to have to do is multiple cycles. And so the more efficient you can make each cycle by bringing your best self forward into the process and taking the time, like a lot of people, you know, want to kind of take a lot of time to get to a fertility clinic. Angela: And then once they get there, they want IVF yesterday. Like they want to be pregnant yesterday. So And it's still really about the time and the investment in, [00:30:00] you know, producing optimum health for you and your partner. And so that, you know, it might take a good three months, right? Of preparation to say, let's make sure when you do IVF, if you need IVF and you're going to do it, that everything's perfect. Angela: As great as you can make it going into the cycle instead of just like, Oh, there's an opening next week. Let's get started. You know Michelle: I wish all reproductive endocrinologists spoke like you Angela: Oh, yeah. Thank Judy: she, and she, and she walks the walk, you know, for all the patients we've had together. A lot of times after that initial consult, she'd be like, okay, I want you to do, you know, food for fertility and work on nutrition and lifestyle for three months. You know, let's see, you know, what we can do with some of these biomarkers that are, that are elevated in a very positive way. Judy: And then quite often during that three months, a woman starts cycling. I always, I remember saying to Angela once years ago, I go, What if you put the [00:31:00] fertility clinics out of business? I mean, we were kidding, you know, when I said that they have the role. So please don't think I'm saying that, but you know, we did. Judy: And she's like, great. She was like, wonderful. Let's help people on the easiest journey. Let's not, you know, when someone gets sent to me and they've already had three failed IVFs. for whatever reason. And they're like, okay, I want to work on my nutrition. I'm so happy to work with them, but I feel really bad because they're pretty wounded because they've been pretty disappointed and let down. Judy: And sometimes it was something obvious that nobody ever brought up, you know, their eating disorder, their PCOS, that things could have been optimized first. So I think that's where we all work together. So I feel like that's why when you work in integrative planning, You know, practices. We, we work with, you know, fertility yoga instructors that we really trust and, and, and, and D's and dietitians and, and, you know, we know which clinics are going to be weight shaming, you know, we want to know [00:32:00] where can our patients put the best team together, where can they get support groups from resolve or other organizations so that they feel as fully supported as they go on this journey, because a lot of people, Never expected this. Judy: They just, I went through unexplained infertility for years. Never thought that was in the bags for me, but it was like. You know, you feel helpless. So having a community, and I think when we all work together interdisciplinary, you know, and we know the best people to send our patients to, or best organizations, or how to check, we really help them. Judy: We really, we really can help. So we're excited about you, you know, your future book. Yes. I mean, you know, I was just coming first, but yeah, looking for resources is so important, Michelle. Angela: And I, right. And I think, you know, those resources are great. And then also if somebody is seeing somebody and it's not clicking. You know, it could be it could be their doctor. It could be their [00:33:00] dietitian. It could be whatever They you don't have to stay with the same person. You can actually go get another opinion you might You know, click better and work better with someone else who Has different information even it's not all the same. Angela: So each of us don't necessarily provide the same information or You know, it's an art and a science and I think we all feel that that we connect with people It's so important, but we all connect differently And and as an individual each person should really You Make the most of that and, and really make that work for them. Angela: They're the ones they're invested in it. Michelle: That is so true. Absolutely true. I've seen people who have been going for years to one reproductive endocrinologist and then when they changed different approach, different energy, just like, and it was a different outcome, Angela: Yep. Michelle: you know, it happens.  Judy: And if you make a change, [00:34:00] no one's mad at you. We all want the same end result. I always tell them all the clinics in this town, they're all friends. They all know each other, you know, professionally, they all know each other. They're going to send your charts. Judy: They're not going to hold them back. You know, everybody does want a positive outcome, you know, to take place. Michelle: Yeah. Yeah. That's great. I mean you know, not always the case, , but when it is, it's amazing, and it's true you really do have to find that alignment and I always say, you know, it takes a village and creating a team of different people that can support you in different ways. Michelle: When going through this, but of course nutrition is so important in Chinese Judy: We all eat. Michelle: Yeah, we all eat and we eat for a reason a good reason, right? Angela: Mm hmm. Michelle: And the spleen and stomach are actually the center and they're like the mother in a sense, you know the nurturer Aspect of our bodies and that is really where everything else gets built they [00:35:00] talk about pre heaven chi pre heaven energy in the kidneys And of course the kidneys are really important But sustenance, the energy with which we can sustain and increase after our genetics is food, Angela: Right. And I think, you know, that's just kind of being understood. I mean, I think in science, Yeah. We now are recognizing, you know, there's genetics, and then there's epigenetics, which is how the genes are expressed and the epigenetics is how we influence which genes are expressed. And that has to do with our nutrition, our stress. Angela: Our sleep, our movement, our community, our mental disposition, our mental health, our optimism. All these things have a huge impact in our health by the epigenetics. And I think people sometimes think it's just genetics and things are. A predetermined and it's going to be one way and it's totally [00:36:00] not. You have so much influence as a, as an individual about what path your life can take and how your health is affected by these decisions you make every day. Michelle: which is so empowering, I think, to know that you actually can have a hand in your Angela: Mm hmm.  Judy: , I was just thinking we almost wanted to add a whole another chapter on epigenetics, but we had to pull it back. So we just kind of sprinkled it in, you know, the lifestyle things. But even when we work with people who are using donor eggs, their health will have an impact on these epigenetics. So that really empowering that mom, you are the full mom, you know, even with a donor egg, what you eat, your life, your health. Judy: Is going to have an impact on your baby. And I think that really helps people to know that Michelle: That is such a good point. It's really true because it's, it's all important. It's all parts of the [00:37:00] whole.  That's where you do have control right over your lifestyle. And these some of these decisions because you don't always have control over your fertility. I mean, certain aspects are just out of your control, and you do feel that helplessness. Angela: And so I think where you can feel good and feel empowered is, you know, these are the actions I can take. These are the steps I can take. I am making progress. I am growing as a person. I'm helping myself. I'm helping my community. Whatever the case may be, I try to recommend not kind of losing yourself in just trying to get pregnant. Angela: Really recognize your, yourself as a whole person and all the things you are providing to, to your community through purpose and service and love and, and everything you're doing is just, it's key to who you are and it brings you strength and peace. And that's just really [00:38:00] Great to know and you, those are decisions you can make. Angela: That's not something out of your control. Michelle: That's so important. And thank you for bringing that up and you guys, I could talk to you guys for hours cause you know what, you know what I love? Well, first of all, your knowledge, you guys are very knowledgeable about what you're talking about, but the passion , and the compassion. With which you are operating  Michelle: I think we both have one major thing in common is that we love this community and it's a beautiful community to serve. And so for people who want to find you or read your book, how can they find you? Judy: Well, the book is available at all major books, booksellers and many of the independent ones request it getting to baby book.com. It will be released April 9th. So I'm not sure when this is released, but April 9th will be released. It can be pre-ordered. You can follow me at Fertile Nutrition or on my website, mindbody nutrition.com [00:39:00] and Angela. Angela: And you can also request the book from your library. So libraries don't automatically stock books, but if individuals make a request to a library, the library can order the book. So that's something to know as well. And then I'm at AngelaThiremd. com or at AngelaThiremd on Instagram. Michelle: Awesome. It was such a pleasure meeting the two of you. You guys are so nice and so knowledgeable and just really lovely to talk to. So thank you so much for coming on the podcast today. Angela: Thank you, Michelle. Judy: Michelle. Thanks, Michelle. Angela: to you as well. 

05.12.24 Calvary Chapel Santa Maria Indulgent Feasting Acts 2:42-44 Pastor Conor Berry

05.05.24 Calvary Chapel Santa Maria Indulgent Fasting Acts 13:1-4 Pastor Conor Berry

Nearly a third of Americans are self-described “health-conscious snackers,” according to new research by YouGov, which also found 35% of healthy snackers are willing to spend more than $50 on snacks each month.

Bible Study: (2:23) Acts 11:1-18 What separated Jews from pagans?  Jn 10:11-18 What is the universal Church?  Letters (22:34) – Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue  (27:18) – What's the best way to understand indulgences? Word of the Day: Indulgence (34:57) Callers  (37:34)- Do dogs go to heaven? (40:01) – My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower? (44:28) – The relationship b/w purgatory and confession? (47:01) – What are the rules regarding chapel veils? (48:03) – What does the term ‘begotten' mean? Original Air Date: May 1, 2023

Just as we would prioritize a vacation with our family or our husband or our wife, we ought to also prioritize a getaway with God. In today's episode, Fr. Josh Johnson encourages us to get away, break our routines, and listen to the voice of God. He unfolds how important retreats are for him in his walk with God, and how life-changing different types of retreats can be for us, no matter what state of life we find ourselves in.  Snippet From the Show If God is important to us, then God deserves to be on our calendar. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh's shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh

Are you searching for gluten-free or grain-free desserts that are so delicious that you don't realize anything is missing? Indulgent grain-free desserts are not only possible, but they can also be easy to make and fun to serve your guests! You already may know that high-quality ingredients are the secret to making simple recipes better, but by the end of this episode, you might be surprised to learn about an unexpected pantry staple that lends texture and softness to any flourless cake. You'll also find out about a classic modifiable crepe technique that will charm you with its endless variations — from a simple sprinkle of sugar to seasonal fruit and beyond. You'll also discover several of our favorite classic desserts that are naturally grain-free, with no alterations or difficult-to-find ingredients involved! This episode is your ultimate guide to indulgent treats without compromise, so don't miss your opportunity to include these flourless wonders at your next dinner party or holiday!***Links to from this week's show:Flourless chocolate brownie cookies by Alison Roman for Bon Appetit, adapted by SonyaKari's favorite flourless chocolate cake by Tyler FlorenceBaked by Melissa's chickpea cakeBlack bean cake recipe from Clean EatingPassover crepes made with eggs and potato starch from Diary of a Recipe Collector, easy paleo crepes from Elana's pantry, and 2 ingredient banana pancakes from The KitchnBananas Foster by Brennan's restaurant in New OrleansNielsen and Massey vanilla bean paste***We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com! Sign up for Sonya's free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!

Strap in as we dissect the concept of indulgent emotions—those tricky, sticky feelings that can trap us in quicksand, stalling our momentum. It's a journey through the murky waters of the emotional states that can halt us in our tracks, and a call to arms to confront them with bravery and introspection. By sharing my own struggles and triumphs, I hope to inspire you to take a magnifying glass to your own life. Join the conversation on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, where I'm all ears and ready to hash it out. Your insights and stories are what mold this podcast; let's lift each other up and charge into an incredible week with new resolve. Where to find me: Connect with me on Instagram Check out my website Sign up for a free consultLinkTree

Sometimes our intrepid Decoders like to focus on a specific rhetorical technique or recurrent pattern that can be observed across the Gurusphere. Here, Matt and Chris take a look at a bite-size portion of the philosopher John Gray's recent appearance on Sam Harris' Making Sense podcast. Gray was invited to outline his critique of New Atheism, and his response is a remarkable monologue that encompasses a vast range of intellectual topics, philosophical thinkers, and historical periods. We travel from ancient religion to medieval peasants and finally to (almost) the contemporary era. It is a veritable tour de force of an erudite philosopher's mind palace. So join us for a hike around through that palace and see if you agree with our assessment that the notable features reflect some common issues in academic, philosophical, and guru discourse. Alternatively, you might find Gray's approach vibes with your interests, and that it is Matt and Chris who are simply showcasing their grumpy materialist perspective (again). It will probably be impossible to tell unless we first consider what Spinoza said to Oldenburg in 1665 while taking due consideration of the Kokutai doctrine as elaborated by the Mito School in Meiji Japan, but that, of course, leads us to ancient Egypt and the pharaohs...LinksIs Moral Progress a Fantasy?: A Conversation with John Gray (Episode #354)

NO READING REQUIRED! Kimberly lays out a very persuasive argument for why reading is REALLY GOOD for you. Featuring wisdom from Virginia Woolf (and Maryanne Wolf), Jia Tolentino, Lydia Davis and Vladimir Nabokov, the lecture will give you all the rationale you need to read a LOT MORE THIS YEAR.

If you're hunched over your phone with your magnifying glass out, organizing a conference call with ten of your girlfriends at once, and desperately trying to untangle whether the person you're “talking to” wants to be in a relationship with you… He doesn't. I say this with so much love: if you have to do this, you aren't actually confused at all about how he feels. You know he isn't interested in having a relationship…you just don't like that answer. Desire is not ambiguous. Desire is CLEAR. Desire is BOLD. Desire doesn't dither in the background waiting its turn. When a man desires you, you'll know. So let's talk about what it actually means when you're “confused” about what “he wants.”   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Listen to OFF THE RECORD, a deep-dive into some of the most intimate parts of my own relationship: https://beatricekamau.com/otr    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Want to get to know the woman behind the podcast? Find me in these TikTok streets: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambeatricekamau  Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

If you've given up on dating…this episode is for you. I'm not talking about the people who truly do not desire a relationship. I'm talking to the people who have a soul-deep desire for a relationship, but have gotten so discouraged that they're ready to throw in the towel entirely. Listen to me–I don't care what your situation is. I don't care if you're in your late 20s, 30s, 40s, etc. I don't care if you've been divorced four times and can't imagine a relationship ever working out. I don't care if you've never been in a healthy relationship and are struggling to believe they even exist. A relationship IS possible for you–yes, YOU. And if you're walking around with your head down, living in defeat, certain it's never going to happen for you…let me give you some hope today.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Listen to OFF THE RECORD, a deep-dive into some of the most intimate parts of my own relationship: https://beatricekamau.com/otr    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Want to get to know the woman behind the podcast? Find me in these TikTok streets: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambeatricekamau  Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your majortakeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

Ooooh, do I have a TREAT for you all today. I am absolutely giddy to welcome my boyfriend of two years, Osa, onto the podcast! Osa's more of a behind-the-scenes type of guy. But today, we're sitting down for a conversation about how we met, our first impressions of each other, what we think about online dating, how we transitioned from dating to a long-term relationship, and so much more! Not only that, but we've also slipped in a little teaser for something that we're VERY excited about…something the two of us will be doing together! Ready for a behind-the-scenes tour of how we started out? Grab your favorite tea, settle in, and enjoy the ride!   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Listen to OFF THE RECORD, a deep-dive into some of the most intimate parts of mine and Osa's relationship: https://beatricekamau.com/otr    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Want to get to know the woman behind the podcast? Find me in these TikTok streets: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambeatricekamau  Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea   

If you believe it's IMPOSSIBLE to attract the type of man that has ambition, makes plans, and takes charge in your relationship…I may have an idea why that is. And you're probably not going to like hearing it. Once upon a time, I was in the same shoes as you: fed up with attracting men who wouldn't so much as initiate a phone call, sick of having to do ALL the work in every relationship, and wondering where all the ambitious men were. But you know what else I believed? That men were dumb as rocks. No, really. I genuinely, wholeheartedly believed that men were inferior to me, that they couldn't do anything right, and they needed my guidance in everything… But if that was true, well…why on earth would I want to have one of them leading me? It doesn't matter what you consciously say you want. If your unconscious mind believes men are inferior, the unconscious will win over the conscious every time. Let's talk about why this superiority is actually sabotaging our dating lives.   CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Want to get to know the woman behind the podcast? Find me in these TikTok streets: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambeatricekamau  Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea  

There's one stage of new relationships that no one talks about. We try to pretend it doesn't happen. In fact, we do one better (or worse): we usually dip out of the relationship the second we enter this phase. The first phase of any new relationship is the honeymoon phase…and it is POWERFUL. That cocktail of hormones hits HARD. We're floating on cloud nine. All we see in front of us is our perfect, amazing partner. Everything they do is so cute and sweet and amazing… Until it isn't. Until one day, we wake up and notice every little thing about them that actually annoys us. Welcome to the DOUBTING PHASE: the phase of relationships where we suddenly see the reality of our partner, not our hormone hopped-up perception of them.  The comedown hits even harder than the high. And unfortunately, this is where most people decide it's time to end the relationship, because “the magic” is gone.  This phase is normal. Everyone has it. But we need to change the way we approach the doubting phase…because if we bide our time and make it to the other side, what's waiting for us is a phase of love unlike any other.   CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Sign up to receive daily tips over a period of 5 days on how to attract men who desire COMMITMENT–because they DO exist: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/2ee1aa3101  Want to get to know the woman behind the podcast? Find me in these TikTok streets: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambeatricekamau  Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea  

If you're walking around telling yourself “I DESERVE a relationship…” Sit down for a second. Let's talk. I say this because I love you: you do not “deserve” a relationship.  You don't deserve anything from another individual just because you want it.  Imagine if you walked into a job interview. You did no prep. You did no research. You wore your sweats. And when they start asking you questions, you just go, “What do you mean? Why are you asking me this? I deserve this job. Just give it to me.” They would look at you like you were FUCKING DELUSIONAL…because you'd have to be in order to act that way. We all know we can't act like that in most areas of our lives. But when it comes to dating…all that goes flying out the window, and suddenly we're deep in our entitled princess energy, believing we deserve something we didn't put in the work for. If dating feels like it's too hard, it's probably because you're approaching it with a heavy vibe of entitlement and need. But I promise you this: if you just shift this perspective, your dating life will be completely transformed.   CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Sign up to receive daily tips over a period of 5 days on how to attract men who desire COMMITMENT–because they DO exist: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/2ee1aa3101  Want to get to know the woman behind the podcast? Find me in these TikTok streets: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambeatricekamau  Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea  

“God must be out to get me.” “This must be some kind of cosmic joke.” “You know what? Fine. I don't want a relationship anyway.” “I'm focusing on my career. I don't need a man.” If any of these sound familiar, then this episode is for you. If you're the kind of person who truly enjoys being single…good for you! But if you're saying you're fine with being single, then absolutely SEETHING with anger and bitterness every time you see a happy couple… I don't think you're being honest with yourself. If you say you don't want a relationship when you actually do, you become the thing that's sabotaging you. Because when you decide you don't want something…God's going to listen. And pretending you don't care isn't going to trick him into giving you what you want. This might be a confronting episode for you, but as someone who's been where you are…trust me. Once you come face to face with the truth of your desires, your dating life will NEVER be the same.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Get access to the replay of OBSESSION, a TRANSFORMATIONAL masterclass on how to transcend out of comparing yourself to EVERYONE and into feeling MORE THAN SECURE + IN LOVE with where you are currently at in life, love, and business: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/obsession-masterclass/    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Sign up to receive daily tips over a period of 5 days on how to attract men who desire COMMITMENT–because they DO exist: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/2ee1aa3101  Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

I love delving into the shadowy parts of ourselves that no one likes to talk about…comparison being one of them. We all compare ourselves to others. We all feel envious of someone else's successes, both in business and in relationships…especially when they're in the same industry as us. And I don't think these experiences are wrong…but when we lie about it to ourselves and refuse to OWN what we're thinking and feeling, that's when it becomes a problem. When we try to pretend we aren't playing the comparison game, we actually end up unconsciously letting it steal it the driver's seat…and before we know it, our businesses are being run by our perceptions of what others have achieved and what we think we're doing “wrong.” There are ways to quit the comparison game…and it starts with looking for places where we might be acting a liiittle entitled. Let's examine this together.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Join OBSESSION, a TRANSFORMATIONAL masterclass on how to transcend out of comparing yourself to EVERYONE and into feeling MORE THAN SECURE + IN LOVE with where you are currently at in life, love, and business: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/obsession-masterclass/    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

Let me ask you a question… What is BRAND? If you answered, “Colors, fonts, and logos”...no judgment here. There was a hot minute when I believed the very same. In actuality, these things are brandING, not BRAND. But when so many people start out in entrepreneurship, they come in business-minded, not brand-minded…and when they look for steps to skip, brandING can take the place of actual brand. If you're just now learning you were wrong about brand, don't panic–that's why I'm having this conversation today. It's not too late for you to go back to the basics…and once you know what brand really is, trust me, you'll want to. If you're committed to LEGACY VIBES with your business, brand is your new best friend. Allow me to introduce you.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: My 1:1 coaching containers are where we go DEEP– where your depth + expansion meet and merge. Where I both meet you in your deepest levels of vulnerability, and hold you to the potential I know you're capable of. Apply for 1:1 coaching below:  CLICK HERE FOR 1:1 COACHING (OR VISIT https://beatricekamau.com/programs AND SCROLL TO PRIVATE COACHING) CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up to receive daily tips over a period of 5 days on how to attract men who desire COMMITMENT–because they DO exist: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/2ee1aa3101  Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

Please join me in welcoming Tayla Bubeck, an INCREDIBLE business coach + mentor…in fact, she's so incredible that she's MY business coach + mentor! Tayla specializes in the human behind the business, the execution of strategy for a scalable business, and leveraging personal brands to maximize opportunities and evolution. She helps powerful players in the online world unleash their unique gifts and full potential in business and helps them create a business space where money and success aren't their limits; instead, they become the makers of your limitless business legacy. If you're struggling to get your VISION straight, build a strong business foundation, and understand what you want your legacy to be…Tayla's your girl. I can't wait for you to hear what she has to share today.   CONNECT WITH TAYLA: Instagram: @taylbubeck_ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6S7mzVSmbfzXaDuLN8H2Nv   WORK WITH TAYLA: Website: https://www.taylabubeck.com/   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Join Self Trust Alchemy, a 16 week group program designed to help you alchemize self-doubt, overwhelm, and overthinking to NEXT-LEVEL self-trust in your ability to set boundaries, achieve your goals, and use your voice: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/self-trust-alchemy/    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

So many people see themselves repeating a pattern they've already observed, and they believe it means that there is something they are doing “wrong.” I don't believe that's true. I've experienced myself repeating patterns after I've become aware of them, but I've never made myself wrong for it. Instead, I got CURIOUS. I got EXCITED. Because I believe that awareness means I'm simply seeing myself more clearly, and I believe it for you, too. If you're sinking into shame over repeating old patterns, this is the episode for you.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Join Self Trust Alchemy, a 16 week group program designed to help you alchemize self-doubt, overwhelm, and overthinking to NEXT-LEVEL self-trust in your ability to set boundaries, achieve your goals, and use your voice: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/self-trust-alchemy/  Sign up for my FREE event, EVOLVE: https://beatricekamau.com/evolve    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

Today, I have a very special guest joining me on the podcast: Chelsi Reina, a former student in the Self Trust Alchemy program! Chelsi is a fellow podcaster and self-love coach who is all about helping women stop waiting for the perfect moment to create a life that they actually enjoy living.  She has come so far since her time in Self Trust Alchemy and I'm so proud of the way she has let go of shame, started protecting her energy by setting boundaries, and shaken off the imposter syndrome keeping her from being her authentic self! Chelsi has such great wisdom to share, and I can't wait for you all to hear it. Let's dive right in, shall we?   CONNECT WITH CHELSI: Instagram: @maintainingmyhappy Listen to the Maintaining My Happy podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/160bfG33ZaVITFwFvSyDWt?go=1&sp_cid=0a0c8e0accbc93e47246c238a0d7edc5&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop    WORK WITH BEATRICE: Join Self Trust Alchemy, a 16 week group program designed to help you alchemize self-doubt, overwhelm, and overthinking to NEXT-LEVEL self-trust in your ability to set boundaries, achieve your goals, and use your voice: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/self-trust-alchemy/    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

Tell me if this sounds familiar… You've hit a high in your life, whether that's a business high, a relationship high, a money high, or something else. It feels great… Except that it doesn't. You can't stop looking over your shoulder, checking both ways before you move, waiting for the other shoe to drop at any moment. Things have been going too good, so something bad has to be coming next, right? I've heard almost every single student and client experience this in one form or another. They're always waiting for the other shoe to drop when things start getting good.  “But Beatrice, it's true! Every time things get good, something bad comes along.” Does it? Or do you think you might be playing into a bit of self-fulling prophecy? Let's explore where this sense of impending doom comes from…and how we unconsciously do everything we can to prove that sense right.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Join Self Trust Alchemy, a 16 week group program designed to help you alchemize self-doubt, overwhelm, and overthinking to NEXT-LEVEL self-trust in your ability to set boundaries, achieve your goals, and use your voice: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/self-trust-alchemy/  Ready to experience growth like you never thought possible? My 1:1 containers are where we go DEEP– where your depth + expansion meet and merge. Where I both meet you in your deepest levels of vulnerability, and hold you to the potential I know you're capable of. Apply now: https://beatricekamau.com/1-1-coaching    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

I believe that SHORT + SWEET messages still have the ability to be POWERFUL + TRANSFORMATIVE. So today, here's a bite-sized lesson in setting boundaries: It's time to get reconnected to your VOICE. When you use your voice to set boundaries with confidence, people FEEL that frequency. It inspires a response of respect. It calls people to listen. But if you're DISCONNECTED from your voice…if you don't speak up because you think other people can pick up on your boundaries on their own, or if you feel the need to explain yourself over and over because you don't believe you'll be heard… That's a different frequency. And it doesn't inspire others to listen and respect at all. Here's how to set boundaries CONFIDENTLY.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Join Self Trust Alchemy, a 16 week group program designed to help you alchemize self-doubt, overwhelm, and overthinking to NEXT-LEVEL self-trust in your ability to set boundaries, achieve your goals, and use your voice: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/self-trust-alchemy/  Ready to experience growth like you never thought possible? My 1:1 containers are where we go DEEP– where your depth + expansion meet and merge. Where I both meet you in your deepest levels of vulnerability, and hold you to the potential I know you're capable of. Apply now: https://beatricekamau.com/1-1-coaching    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

This week, I am thrilled to welcome Brittany Simmons, Self Trust Alchemy alumni and overall incredible woman, onto the podcast to chat about her experience in the program! Brittany is here to share about the BEFORE and AFTER of Self Trust Alchemy, how different her approach to motherhood has been, all the ways she's been able to break generational trauma, how she's begun setting boundaries, and soooo much more. This work is TRANSFORMATIVE. This work is POWERFUL. Not only can it change everything for you individually…but it can transform the people around you, as well. Brittany's an amazing example of the trickle-down effect of self-development work, and her story is wildly inspirational. Get ready to have your minds completely blown.   WORK WITH BEATRICE: Join Self Trust Alchemy, a 16 week group program designed to help you alchemize self-doubt, overwhelm, and overthinking to NEXT-LEVEL self-trust in your ability to set boundaries, achieve your goals, and use your voice: https://beatricekamau.thrivecart.com/self-trust-alchemy/    CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

I have waited a long, long time to have this conversation. Not because it hasn't been requested—it has. Not because I didn't know how I felt about it—I do. I held off for two reasons. One, because I wanted to talk about it when I felt led to do so, and two… Honestly, I was nervous about how I would be received. But I'm not nervous anymore. So, let's talk about body positivity. My relationship with food and my body has been a bit of a rollercoaster—I was lucky enough to be raised in a home where I had a healthy view of food, and I'm also a registered dietician, so I “get” food. But when I was in college, things took a bit of a turn…and since then, I've learned a LOT about holding duality when it comes to body image, food restriction, and wanting to look a certain way.   CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea

It's time to let go of the heavy energy surrounding personal development and embrace a new paradigm of growth. Discover how to infuse personal development with a sense of lightness, joy, and expansion. Join me today as we delve into practical strategies and insights that will empower you to shift your perspective and reclaim the true essence of personal development. If you've been feeling weighed down by the personal development journey, this episode is a must-listen. Together, we will challenge the notion that personal growth must be a struggle, and instead, we will embrace personal development as a powerful catalyst for a more fulfilling and joyful life. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey as we explore a new, enlightened approach to personal development. It's time to release the misery vibe and step into a realm of empowerment, growth, and limitless possibilities.   CONNECT WITH BEATRICE: Be sure to connect with me more on Instagram @theselflovefix. I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode and what your major takeaways were. Head over to my website to learn more about how we can work together to shift your energy & transform your life. Sign up for the indulgent and balanced™ newsletter today- https://bold-hill-3643.ck.page/87dcb0b30c Sign up for Indulgent and Balanced™, a guilty-pleasure, FREE monthly newsletter filled with tips, honey, and sweetness designed to help you experience a delicious and pleasure-filled life FIRST so that you can take action from an aligned place: https://www.indulgentandbalanced.com/  Join The Shameless Societea, where luxe bitches get together and learn to hold themselves to a higher standard, to be celebrated, to be supported, and to expand through community and vulnerability. This is where you come home to yourself. Welcome HOME. https://www.facebook.com/groups/theshamelesssocietea