On this episode of the Holistic Homies Podcast, I chat with my friend, Jennifer Cole-Hatchard, LMHC-P about brain health, trauma, addiction, how you never lose the progress you've already made, and why the "Joan Special" should be added to the Katz's Deli menu.

Jenn is a brilliant, deeply kind and empathic human who is passionate about mental health. She combines her experiences with childhood trauma, divorce, deep loss from addiction, personal relationships and challenges throughout her life into a practice focused on serving and providing support to adolescents and those with addition.

If you or someone you love struggle with addiction, please visit the link below. Ask for help. Do it for your future self. Give yourself "another 24".

Want to skip ahead? Check out the minute breakdown to this episode below.

6:13 - "Narcissist, toxic, gaslighting" Pre-teens/teen population are using these words but what do they really mean?

10:90 - Stop watering dead plants. We've all done it. What does it mean?

11:30 - Grieving the loss of the relationship you expected but didn't receive

13:30 - Advocate for yourself and trust your gut

16:18 - Histamine diets and brain tissue - the importance of eating for your brain

23:39 - Working through feelings and social media comparison "be happy where you are"

24:00 - Where you find happiness - surround yourself with positivity. Focus on simple things in life.

25:30 - "Nothing changes if nothing changes"

33:55 - Addiction

38:15 - NAMI facts on mental health

39:45 - How to provide support to those with addiction

41:00 - Active recovery. The simplicity of helping and supporting those with addiction.

50:50 - Rapid fire questions. . .

Resources:

Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid (drperlmutter.com,

Grain Brain - David Perlmutter M.D. (drperlmutter.com),

Foods And Habits To Boost Brain Health - Dr. Mark Hyman (drhyman.com)

Amen Clinic: Mental Healthcare Clinic Focusing On Your Brain Health | Dr. Amen (amenclinics.com)

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Northpoint Integrative - Therapy Services

Al-Anon Family Groups

MindUp: MindUP has been helping children globally develop the mental fitness necessary to thrive in school and throughout their lives.

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance...

On this episode of the HH I introduce you to Melissa Paris (@melissaparisfitness) who is the cofounder of @bellsuptv . Melissa is a master at sharing the practical ways we can elevate our lives through her easy to learn movements with kettlebells and most importantly, incorporating a love of fitness and health into parenting.

Melissa's journey into wellness began when she chose to use her mother's struggle with health and death as the "fire" and inspiration to create a business focused on helping women build a better life for themselves with a foundation of strength and the importance of including your children in on your daily routine, especially when working out.

We discuss everything from what lessons she's learned as a parent (the need to "know yourself"), doing less to be more, postpartum myth busting, breath work, pelvic floor strength and why life is just easier when you're strong.

Check out this episode, especially if you're a momma, parent, or just listen because it's a chance to learn . . . and that's always cool.

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On this episode I chat with Kristyn Emmer (@emmerandearth) owner of Emmer and Earth, a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, soil advocate, and podcast host. Kristyn is passionate about soil (spoiler: soil is alive and dirt is dead) and regenerative agriculture and enjoys educating others about the connection between functional medicine, our overall health and the health of our earth. We discuss everything from hormones to farmers to Salem Sue (she thicc).

Kristyn shared that the best nutritional label you can find, is having a conversation with your local farmer and not the standard label on the side of most foods found in the store. Farmers are truly the stewards of the land they cultivate and when we support them, we're supporting their efforts to restore the soil, raise cattle (cows are not the problem) and build a healthier earth.

I learned so much from this episode, and I'm sure you will too! Check it out! And don't forget to leave a review.

Et cetera, et cetera and some more show notes . . .

• Trigger warning at minute 39:31 Emma briefly references the Uvalde, Texas school shooting as this episode was recorded the day of this tragic event
• Shout out to Emma's friends at Starry Nights Farm in Wisconsin who are soil farmers first, beef farmers second
• Wendell Berry The Body And The Earth By Wendell Berry - 1502 Words | Bartleby
• "4 per 1000" Initiative
• Can Birth Control Affect Who You're Attracted To? - Dr. Jolene Brighten (drbrighten.com)

On this episode of the the Holistic Homies podcast, I talk to Emily Ames. Emily is a Nutritional Therapist and an ever evolving entrepreneur. After Emily was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2012, she took her health into her own hands and began researching ways to heal her own body. Through her research she learned that our body is connected to what we eat and how we live and is passionate about educating others on the trauma and stress of chronic illness. We also chat about her businesses and how they have evolved over the last few years and why we need to shift our mindset around failure to one on growth and positive change.

So, sit back, dust off your journal and enjoy this conversation with my Homie, Emily.

Follow Emily on IG @tohealthwithit

On today’s episode, I welcome my friend, Robin Laird. Robin holds a degree in Biochemistry, is an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she's the founder of Be Health Curious - Lifestyle support for bariatric surgery patients, and creator of Science of Self Care - Science based content for mental and physical mastery. Robin is also a former model. We discussed how modeling and traveling around the globe changed her body image and the negative impact it had on her overall health. We also chat about the hype around detoxing, our gut, and so much more!

Don't forget to like, share, follow, tell your homies and do all the things to show us some love!

For more information on Robin, follow her on IG @robin_laird

On today’s episode, I welcome my friend and former client, Maxine Craig. Maxine is a NASM certified personal trainer with a focus on building a body for longevity.

Between training clients on how to build muscle and maintain their mobility, she is Momma of two, avid gardener, and not so low-key about starting a farm in her small yard on the outskirts of a city in upstate NY. Maxine has an incredible vibe and captivating energy for all things health.

Join us as we share tips on fitness, nutrition, lifting for beginners, raising hippy kids with a focus on body positivity and so much more!

Don't forget to like, share, follow, tell your homies and do all the things to show us some love!

For more information on Maxine, follow her on IG @indigo_mommatraining

What up, Nerds. On this episode of the Holistic Homies podcast, I interview Dr. Sarah Lobisco. 

Dr. Lobisco is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport’s College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM). She is licensed in Vermont as a naturopathic doctor and has received her certification in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from State University of New York at Geneseo and is also certified in Applied Kinesiology. Dr. Lobisco incorporates her training in holistic and conventional medicine through her practice with a focus on using essential oils. She is the author of  BreakFree Medicine: A Systematic and Integrative Guide to Balancing Your Body. 

Sarah and I take a deep dive into the world of essential oils. What essential oils are, how long humans have been using them, what to look for when purchasing oils, how the interact with the body and have the ability to heal a variety of ailments and so much more!

For more information on essential oils, visit Dr. Lobiso's website, here.

And as always . . . follow, like, share, comment and tell your homies.

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Here's an intro to the Holisic Homies podcast and a glimpse into what we're going to discuss. Stay tuned for episode one!