Htw With Zoe And Erica

Today we are talking all things booze with our lady crush of a guest, Dr. Zandra Palma. If you’re a drinker, like us, we want to uncover as many tools as we can when it comes to consumption, and getting the opinions of a medical professional sounded like a great place to start. We cover a lot about the effects of alcohol, what to drink, red vs. white, sugar content, and beyond. Sure we know the old adage, “beer before liquor, never sicker,” but after this conversation with Dr. Zandra, we learned a lot more.   Dr. Zandra Palma is a physician practicing within Parsley Health, with a background in Functional Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesiology. After an apprenticeship with a Zen Buddhist monk (as you do), Dr. Palma wrote her thesis around Contemplative Care, integrating mindfulness-based practices into the care of terminally ill patients.   So grab a glass of vino, or organic mezcal harvested by virgins, and listen as we talk about…   The gamble of leaving anesthesiology for the unknown (at the time

Amy Parker and Gina Pell are the creators of The What, the best thing to come to your inbox since the spam folder. The What is a clever list for curious people delivered every Wednesday, lovingly curated by these two BFFs on a mission to spark intellect and whet appetites.   And these two girls are dot com OGs! They started their previous company, Splendora, all the way back in 1999 and then sold it in 2011. But this time, instead of building an internet empire, they’re just trying to spread the love; what they loved learning about in the past week, a friend that’s so badass they’re impossible not to love, and anything else that fills their heart with joy.   Get ready to learn what’s what...   Riding the dot com bubble with Splendora The greatest thing to happen in their careers Taking your own advice The What List was conceived like any other baby: with a little bit of wine and a great night Liquor in the front: another great business idea? Creating the first The What Summit in 2018 Amy + Gina’s #1 metric f

We just had our first ever LIVE podcast event in partnership with Lululemon and our wonderful guest, Kimberly Snyder!!   Kimberly is the founder of Solluna and the #FeelGoodMovement, a multi-time New York Times bestselling author, a nutritionist, a renowned speaker, a meditation teacher, a certified yoga instructor, and a holistic wellness expert. She is also host of the top-rated Feel Good with Kimberly Snyder podcast and just released a new book called Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect Life: Everyday Ways to Live and Eat for Health, Healing, and Happiness.   Put on some yoga pants, pour a glass of wine, and tune into this live Lululemon podcast experience...   Why this is the most personal of Kimberly’s three books (and her first book since becoming a new mom) Kimberly’s backstory, from childhood to party girl to wellness entrepreneur How a three-year backpacking trip opened Kimberly up to a new perspective on health + wellness Listening to (and learning from) your “downloads” when you meditate When y

Rachel Krupa is the Founder of The Goods Mart, which is pretty much what you’d get if 7-11 and Whole Foods had a baby.   In other words, The Goods Mart is a better-for-you, socially conscious alternative to the modern convenience store. They’re making higher quality options easily available, curating over 350 mission‑driven products (so far) that are not only delicious, but also healthier and better for the environment. They’ve balanced accessibility with planet-friendliness, purpose with design, and curated the best possible products for a range of budgets to create a feel good convenience store experience unlike any other.   From tasty treats to entrepreneurship to reality TV, this episode is stocked full of goodies...   You can’t spell “The Goods Mart” without “Good Smart,” and you can’t spell “homeowner” without “meow” How much The Goods Mart has grown in less than a year What you will find inside of this new kind of convenience store Our mixed feelings on the new, better-for-you tampons Is socially cons

Today it’s just Zoë and Erica reflecting on the insight and wisdom we’ve picked up over these past 33 episodes (and, really, some of the things we’ve picked up living our lives). We chat about getting off of birth control, a nurturing bone broth during birth experience, food as medicine, and more lady learnings that are helping us out on the highway to well.     Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htwpodcast/ Episode 12: Functional Nutritionist, Women’s Hormone Expert, Best Selling Author, and Founder of floliving.com Alisa Vitti Episode 20: Founder and CEO of Bonafide Provisions Sharon Brown Highway to Well Partners: https://www.htwpodcast.com/partners Highway to Well is produced by Podcast Masters

Brooke Alpert is a nationally recognized nutrition expert, a certified holistic cannabis practitioner, and the founder of Daily Habit, the first product that combines the effectiveness of full-spectrum CBD with the health benefits of MCT, all in a convenient dry powder (that also tastes delicious, which was a nice surprise when we got to try it).   Brooke’s husband was struggling with chronic pain, and they tried all kinds of medical interventions to no avail. Then they discovered CBD and things started to change. CBD is pretty hot right now and some of the claims can seem almost impossible, so it’s refreshing and reassuring to hear about the science behind why it actually works from a nutritionist’s point of view.   So relax and tune in while Brooke gives us the scoop on her story, the science of CBD, and more...   How CBD has allowed Brooke’s husband to be there for more of the important moments in their daughter’s life Brooke’s personal experience with CBD: “When I take it, I have that chip off my shoulde

Nancy Easton and Bill Telepan are the co-founders of Wellness in the Schools (WITS), an organization dedicated to teaching kids healthy habits so that they can learn and live better.   One of the reasons we love WITS is that they’re not just focused on improving school lunches, which is a big issue that needs to be addressed but, unfortunately, only a bandage on the childhood obesity epidemic. Instead, WITS is taking a holistic approach to wellness that includes nutrition, physical fitness, and lifestyle education with the goal of improving student outcomes and driving systemic, long-term change – ultimately shifting school cultures and putting an end to childhood obesity.   If you want to lend WITS your support, you can join us at the 12th Annual Wellness in the Schools Spring Gala on April 2nd, 2019 in NYC. You’ll have a ton of fun, eat delicious food, and get the opportunity to further this amazing cause. Even if you can’t make it to NYC for the event, you can still support the organization by bidding on

Everybody should be aware of the environmental toxins in our world, but for some reason, there’s almost no one talking about it (even in the health and wellness community). We’re all exposed to potentially dangerous toxins every single day, and if we don’t know where they’re coming from, we can’t do anything to minimize or avoid our contact with them. That’s why we’re talking to Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, a functional medicine doctor and the author of Cleanse Your Body, Clear Your Mind: Eliminate Environmental Toxins to Lose Weight, Increase Energy, and Reverse Illness in 30 Days Or Less. We’re also joined by one of his patients and friend of the pod, Leonard Steinberg, who discovered he was suffering from mercury poison with Dr. Morrison’s help. We talk about the most common heavy metals that you are likely to encounter, what happens when you consume too much of them, and how you can eliminate them from your daily life and body.   Remember, the only heavy metal that should be going in your body is Iron Maiden or

Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams are the boss babes behind Almost 30, a podcast about wellness, entrepreneurship, spirituality, self-development, and a little bit of everything else that matters in our lives. Almost 30 started as a platform to discuss the transition from your 20s to your 30s, but over the years, it’s grown to so much more than that (and not just because they’re now in their 30s). It’s about ALL the difficult transitions in our lives – and these girls give you all the tools and motivation you will ever need to navigate those transitions with grace.   This one is a whole lot of fun, so settle in for some podcaster-on-podcaster (on-podcaster-on-podcaster) action... The origins of Almost 30 & how it evolved naturally over time Recording almost every day... and falling in love with it! Transitioning from side hustle to full-time podcasters Being your own healer, therapist, guide, and boss; it all starts with you and you have all your own answers! Learning you can make money doing what you l

Tero Isokauppila is the Founder and President of Four Sigmatic, a Finnish-American superfood expert and 13th generation farmer who grew up foraging mushrooms and is now bringing their adaptogenic magic to everyone. Mushrooms are among the most studied things in the world – and from every breath you take, to your favorite fermented beverage, to the pharmaceuticals that save our lives, mushrooms play a silent but vital role in our daily lives.   The conversation is so often impenetrably scientific or insanely vague that it’s laughable, so today, we get to the root (or mycelium) of things and figure out what’s up with these ancient but transformative gifts from nature... What we should all know about non-psychedelic mushrooms, beyond the ones you might find on a pizza What an adaptogen is and how it helps your body The non-Anglo Saxon history of mushroom consumption Why Anglo Saxon culture (might have) lost their connection to mushrooms Men hating on women’s skills The difference between psychedelic and non-psy

Our lovely friend Keri Glassman is a fabulous celebrity nutritionist and the Founder of Nutritious Life, and today, she’s going to teach us what is up with OILS! Keri is an OG in the holistic wellness industry with over 15 years of educating both consumers and experts under her belt. As an expert on all things nutrition AND a badass lady founder, we were thrilled to sit down with her and hear what she’s done with her Nutritious Life Studio classes and then dive into some burning questions.     Discussed over Black Sesame Pie from @rawsometreats…. We’re always working on ourselves, always growing to become better, more comfortable, and more confident people... and that’s why we’re happy to trade a few wrinkles for a happier, wiser, and more confident life! How we met Keri over a decade ago, pioneers together on the front lines of wellness before juicing, yoga, and self-care became trendy. The 8 pillars of a Nutritious Life: Eat Empowered, Sweat Often, Stress Less, Sleep Deep, Live Consciously, Drink Up, Nurtu

Amy Duncan is the plant whisperer, wellness warrior, and fearless leader behind Mowellens, a CBD oil wellness brand and community. Amy’s passion for plants grew after helping her husband battle a malignant brain tumor in 2012. She witnessed the healing power of cannabis firsthand – both for him and for her. When this passion combined with Amy’s experience in biotechnology and healthcare, Mowellens was born: a lab-tested, high terpene, pure, natural, cannabis product range that provides results you can see and feel.   You’ll understand our girl crush when you hear Amy’s inspiring story, and you’ll learn so much that you never knew about the healthy benefits of CBD... The challenges of taking a year off to support her husband’s dream, being a St. Louis Cardinal, and then starting her own career in healthcare. Amy did everything from medical device sales to running a biotech laboratory, where they worked on genetic sequencing and testing before, ultimately, becoming a cannabis testing lab. How Amy took what she

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults patients around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, and is the author of the book, Ketotarian, in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one. It’s time to seriously rethink how we approach preventative care for chronic illness. Hint: it starts on your plate. A carb-restricted diet has come a long way since Dr. Atkins started touting steak and eggs as the breakfast of champions. We’re happy to report there’s now room for veggie lovers at this table, and Dr. Cole breaks it down for us in simple to understand terms.   There’s a lot to unpack in order to understand how ketones play a role in your health. We’re totally starting a band to play at wellness summits called the Ke-Tones…. Here's some of what we cover in the episode: ·     Dr. Cole started early in the healthy lifestyle game as a kid--the

We sat down with Nadine Abramcyk, co-founder of Tenoverten nail salon to talk non-toxic beauty and how her original idea to elevate the NYC manicure experience evolved into something much bigger. We should also mention that Nadine was a week away from giving birth during this episode…and her nails looked great.    ·     We start with the story of Tenoverten and then zoom out to clean beauty in general. Almost immediately, Zoe gets on her soap box about how toxins are in everything, specifically, chemical flame retardants in our furniture, infant car seats, etc. Somebody get this girl aCBD lolly.   ·     Like all great ideas, Tenoverten was born out of necessity. If you want a beautiful, non-toxic mani-pedi experience that doesn’t break the bank and takes the environment into account, ya gotta do it yourself.    ·     We get to the bottom of this new cryptic language being used across polish brands: 3 Free, 5 Free, etc. 10 Free refers to the top ten toxic ingredients that are NOT in the Tenoverten polish formu

Carly de Castro is a seasoned health and wellness advocate who started Pressed Juicery with one mission in mind: to make high-quality, nutrient-dense products that were convenient and accessible. After working a stressful career in film publicity in New York that was beginning to take a toll on her health, Carly moved back to Los Angeles and reconnected with childhood friends Hayden Slater and Hedi Gores, who both had similar revelations, and the trio founded Pressed Juicery in 2010. With zero formal experience whatsoever, they launched a business that has maintained its staying power and is still kicking ass. It can be done. Hear how Carly and her partners have navigated sometimes scary waters and maintained their position as retail darling of the juice biz and managed to find balance and harmony within the partnership as well. It’s kind of a juicy fairy tale.  After a brief discourse on potty training and Zoe’s theory on birth order and behavior, we got down to business.    ·     Carly’s path was not always

Poor gut health stalls fat loss, creates hormonal havoc, leaves you feeling exhausted and zaps your overall health. Health coach and author, Robyn Youkilis gives us hands-on, easy-to-implement strategies to restore our gut and become abundantly healthy. We talk about emotional eating and how to reconnect with our bodies – hint: this involves not only nourishing but actually listening to your gut; It is after all, your second brain. Robyn is the perfect mash up of health expert and your good-advice-giving girlfriend. She talks about fermentation just as easily as she talks about flatulence. It’s all good. No need to be embarrassed, folks. Here's some of what we covered with Robyn: ·     Here we go again with the gut health! We just can’t talk about it enough and neither can Robyn Youkilis. We have so much in common! ·     The first thing we clear up is that, despite her last name, she is not Greek—she’s Jewish. Zoe thought she was going to have a new Greek BFF, but, alas. ·     Hippocrates – also Greek – s

GT Dave is the Founder & CEO of GT’s Living Foods, the maker of GT’s Kombucha. Family owned & operated since 1995, the #1 selling Kombucha brand has stayed true to the sacred, authentic brewing process - handcrafting small batches with 100% raw & organic ingredients. His mission: To help people live happier, healthier lives. His inspiring story of healing started with his family and paved the way for the empire he has built today, and if he isn’t the nicest and most down to earth emperor you’ve ever met, we’ll eat our hats.  GT’s story began in his parents’ kitchen, when the new agers that they were started making their own funky tea, which turned out to have played a major role in his mother’s fight and ultimate victory over cancer. His personal story has been one of both joy and heartache, and the brand he created with his own two hands is a reflection of the amazing dedication and focus that he has had since he was a kid. Also he showed up to meet us with a full sleeve of tattoos from the total

Samer Hamadeh is the founder of the on-demand massage company, Zeel. As the first and leading on-demand massage company, Zeel delivers wellness benefits to customers nationwide through innovative technology and the power of massage – in as little as an hour. Yes, that means the masseuse comes to YOU – table and all. This game changing wellness-tech company is not Samer’s first rodeo – he is a true entrepreneur who has a long list of successful businesses under his belt. But they weren’t all successful from the beginning. We learn how Samer has navigated some almost-out-of-business moments and why he pivoted when he did. We can all take a few pages from Samer.    Oh, and you’ll get $20 off your first Zeel massage when you have a listen and use the code HTWZEEL at checkout.   You’ll learn how Samer negotiated some very sticky situations while building his business and why he suggests NOT staying married to your original idea. He reassures us that ideas should evolve and that is a good thing – it does not make y

Sharon began her journey when she healed her son from chronic health issues using real food and bone broth. Sharon believed that the healing power of bone broth should be available to everyone and, so, Bonafide Provisions was born. Now the #1 selling frozen bone broth in the nation, it was born out of necessity in this incredible mom of three’s relentless search to heal her child without drugs.  You’ll learn for the first or the thousandth time just how critical it is to have a healthy gut, and the incredibly easy way to get on the path immediately. Equal parts boss lady, nutritionist, and badass mother hen, Sharon is a wealth of knowledge and breaks down the science behind gut healing in simple and inspiring ways.  Here's some of what we covered with Sharon: ·     After watching their son struggle for years with health issues that then translated into problems in school, Sharon knew it was time to take matters into her own hands. Exhaustive research led her to discover the centuries old practice of drink

Intermittent fasting is our modern-day way of mimicking ancestral eating, where intentionally creating these stressors makes us more resilient and helps us heal on a cellular level. We sit down with Nicole Centeno, a French Culinary Institute–trained chef and the founder and CEO of Splendid Spoon to discuss it all, from soup to nuts. We both love soup. In fact, it might be the very thing that’s held this relationship together after 17 years. So, when we met Nicole, or as we lovingly refer to her, Dame Spoon, we were excited to have another cook in the kitchen. Nicole is amazing because she is one of the few people who enjoys geeking out about the power of food as medicine as much as we do. And she makes a killer Ikarian stew. Also you’ll learn how to pronounce Ikaria.   If entering into a state of ketosis has left you in a state of panic, you’re not alone. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to understand whether or not we should be eating like cavemen, not eating like Kate Moss circa 1997, or just focusing