Momma Goddess Podcast

In this powerful and nuanced conversation, Dr. Nasha Winters joins me to explore the intersection of gut health, fiber, fasting, ketosis, metabolic health, nutrient deficiencies, detox pathways, and personalized cancer prevention. Dr. Winters—an integrative oncology specialist, best-selling author, and stage-4 ovarian cancer survivor—shares why one-size-fits-all nutrition approaches fail, and how true healing comes from testing, personalization, and understanding your unique biology. In this interview, we discuss:   •    Why fiber is not universally beneficial and how microbiome differences matter      •    How to assess gut motility using simple (and advanced) tests      •    The role of ketosis, fasting, and metabolic flexibility in prevention and healing      •    Why high-carb diets work for some influencers—but fail for most people      •    Key nutrient deficiencies (magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin A, zinc, selenium, B12) and how they impact detox and mitochondrial health      •    The difference between

In this deeply human conversation, I sit down with author and computer science professor Cal Newport — the mind behind Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and Slow Productivity — for a wide-ranging discussion on building a meaningful, focused, deeply fulfilling life in a world that constantly pulls us away from ourselves. Cal reveals his full origin story: the early spark of wanting his life to matter, losing his sport to a heart condition, the quiet years of writing obscure study books, and the improbable birth of Deep Work — a book that launched with little support, no bestseller status, and yet went on to sell over 2 million copies, change global conversations on focus, and revive all of his earlier books in its wake.  Together, he and I explore:

Today I sit down with the incredible Hal Elrod — author of the international bestseller The Miracle Morning and a living embodiment of the hero's journey. From losing his baby sister as a child, to being pronounced clinically dead after a wreck, told he might never walk again, walking through financial collapse, and then facing a rare, aggressive cancer with only a 30% chance of survival… Hal has turned every Dark Night of the Soul into deeper purpose, service, and love. Hal shares the "5-Minute Rule" that helped him move through overwhelming adversity, how every painful emotion is amplified by resisting reality, and how accepting what we can't change frees us to change what we can. He breaks down the SAVERS of The Miracle Morning — Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing — and how a simple daily practice of personal development can transform your inner world, your relationships, your finances, and your sense of purpose, no matter where you're starting from. You'll also hear a re

In today's deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Unique Hammond—holistic nutrition practitioner, Crohn's thriver, and author of Your Tastebuds Are A**holes—for a powerful conversation about healing the gut, balancing hormones, and reclaiming your vitality through food, consistency, and compassion. Unique shares her remarkable journey from debilitating Crohn's disease to complete remission, and the evidence-backed Bean Protocol that transformed her physical and emotional health. Together, Alexandra and Unique explore how fiber, lean protein, mineral support, and nervous system regulation work together to support the gut, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and create long-term resilience. You'll hear grounded wisdom and real-life tools for: ✨ Healing the gut and supporting the microbiome ✨ Using food as information—not punishment ✨ Navigating menopause with clarity and confidence ✨ Creating emotional safety + healthy boundaries ✨ Understanding genetics, methylation, and detox load ✨ Letting go of "

Founder of Masala Body Nagina Sethi Abdullah joins me to flip weight loss on its head—more protein, smart carbs, spices, sleep, strength. No deprivation. Real results, especially for women 40+. What if sustainable fat loss in midlife starts with adding - not restricting? Metabolism coach Nagina Sethi Abdullah sits down with me to share her science-backed approach that helped her lose 40 lbs (and keep it off for 15+ years): stabilize blood sugar, lower inflammation, and build muscle—while eating foods you actually love. She breaks down her 4-Pillar Fat-Burning Food Framework ("Protein More," fiber-rich fruits/veggies, healthy carbs, and healthy fats), why under-eating and chronic low-carb can tank thyroid and cortisol, and how cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne can quietly boost results. They cover sleep as the #1 self-care lever for cravings, time-saving strength training (legs/back focus) to raise resting metabolism, and an abundance mindset that makes the plan stick. Plus: how to enjoy treats (yes, stra

Founder & CEO of Spartan Race and NYT bestselling author Joe De Sena joins me to break down real grit—why comfort kills growth, why business is "chewing glass," and how to choose the hard thing every day. What if toughness isn't a personality—it's a daily practice? Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena sits down with me for a raw, energizing conversation on resilience, leadership, parenting for character, and the freedom that lives outside your comfort zone. Joe unpacks his "Fire–Ready–Aim" philosophy (learn faster, fail smarter), why environment is greater than talent, and how to manufacture adversity for ourselves and our kids (yes, including the coach who broke Phelps' goggles on purpose). They cover business reality ("some days it's chewing glass"), the invisible load of motherhood, Queens-in-the-80s work ethic, viral ideas (start with one customer), and transformation through sunlight, weather, community, and struggle—the "lions out of the zoo" effect. Plus: a Veterans Day Badwater story in the making and

What really makes us happy — and can we actually train ourselves to become happier? In this deeply inspiring conversation, I sit down with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of happiness, to explore the habits, mindset shifts, and daily practices that help us flourish. Dr. Lyubomirsky shares how her own search for happiness led to decades of groundbreaking research — from gratitude and kindness experiments to uncovering how genetics, environment, and intention interact to shape our emotional well-being. Together, they unpack what science reveals about joy, resilience, and why happiness is a skill we can all learn. ✨ Tune in to discover simple, evidence-based ways to raise your own happiness set-point — and to remember that the path to joy is one we create, moment by moment. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit RockYourGoddessLife.com for more inspiration and free resources.

This is a video on how to open and soften your heart (with guided meditation included). Hope you enjoy!