The Sakara Life Podcast

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with pediatric nourishment expert Dr. Mona Amin to talk in-depth about one of their most frequently asked question: how can we help our kids become mindful eaters? Dr. Amin shares:Her personal birth trauma and how it fuels her missionMind/body parenting: raising children with healthy relationships to food and themselvesHow we can help our children cultivate awareness to their own body & honor their boundariesTerminology that can change the way we interact with our children around mealtimesNavigating sugar intake and setting boundaries around it (in a healthy way)The difference between picky vs. preference eating and how to reframe our thinkingHow we can model healthy body image for our childrenAbout Dr. Mona Amin:Dr. Mona is a Board Certified General Pediatrician and has spoken across the country to educate parents and professionals regarding the health, development, and parenting of children. Through her brand PedsDocTalk, Dr. Mona provides relatable and easy-to-digest guidance for the modern parent. Known for her non-judgemental approach, Dr. Mona aims to guide parents in a mindful way to bring more confidence and calm into their parenting journey. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedsdoctalk/

Today we’re diving into the world of chronic illness to uncover some of the complexities behind one of the most mysterious and misunderstood conditions: Lyme disease. An expert in this field, Dr. Bill Rawls joins us to talk about his personal journey with the disease, how he was able to recover his health completely, and the things he learned along the way that changed his life forever.Dr. Rawls shares:What is chronic illness?How we can start discovering the root cause instead of only treating our systemsWhy Lyme disease is dangerously misunderstood and what everyone needs to knowThe path to healing & how to begin addressing chronic illness through herbsRest & recovery: why we can’t overlook this piece of the puzzleAbout Dr. Bill Rawls:After graduating from medical school, Dr. Bill Rawls practiced conventional medicine for 15 years. However, when Lyme disease and fibromyalgia disrupted his career at age 45, he was forced into the world of herbal and alternative medicine. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness. Today, he works to bring life and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology. His most recent book, "The Cellular Wellness Solution," explores the critical role our cells play in supporting optimal health and through it he shares actionable recommendations to transform your health from the inside out. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawlsmd/

On this episode of The Sakara Life Podcast Danielle and Whitney sit down to answer some listener questions and share their experiences around some of our most-requested topics: from navigating body image postpartum to their stance on macro counting and portion control, to how to find balance and educate (not dictate) while nourishing little humans.Discover:How to start healing body image postpartum and releasing some of our expectationsWhat Danielle and Whitney recommend when your goal is weight lossWhy you should TRUST your hunger (but first you need to learn HOW)How to approach a plant-based diet in ways that feel easyWays to avoid food fights with your kids and help them learn body intelligence

Today Whitney sits down with  the multifaceted psychotherapist Dene Logan to uncover how we can all find more fulfillment in our relationships, both with our partners and within ourselves. Dene shares:What it means to reclaim our authenticityDe-programming: How liberating ourselves helps us liberate othersWhy finding love is different now than ever before & the baggage we might not realize we’re carryingWhat’s preventing us from finding authentic intimacy in our relationships and how we can get it backHow we can start to better communicate through curiosity Why having community is KEY for every relationshipUnderstanding your relationship dynamic through masculine versus feminine energyAbout Dene:Dene Logan is a multifaceted psychotherapist who specializes in Marriage and Family Therapy with a unique orientation in Depth Psychology. A mentee to acclaimed couples therapist Esther Perel, Dene offers a holistic approach to mental health and emotional well-being, guiding individuals and couples on profound journeys of self-discovery and healing. Dene helps her clients identify culturally conditioned limiting beliefs so that they can begin to live a life where they are governed by an inner authority in a way that feels meaningful and in alignment with the highest Truth of who they are. Her upcoming book, Sovereign Love, is set to publish in May of 2024, promising to offer profound insights into the nature of love and relationships.IG: https://www.instagram.com/dene.loganWebsite: https://denelogan.com

Today we are joined by spiritual healer and past life regressionist, Michelle Brock, to dive into the notion that all of us have lived experience that extends beyond our current lifetime. Michelle shares:Her experiences growing up as an intuitiveWhat is past life regression and how does it work?How understanding our past lives can help shape and inform our presentA look inside Danielle and Whitney’s past lives About Michelle:Michelle Brock is a renowned past life regressionist and intuitive coach, whose profound insights have guided countless individuals on transformative journeys of self-discovery. With a wealth of experience in the realm of metaphysical exploration, Michelle has dedicated her life to helping others uncover the mysteries of their past lives and unlock the wisdom held within. Through her compassionate guidance and intuitive expertise, Michelle empowers her clients to heal unresolved traumas, overcome obstacles, and embrace their true purpose with clarity and confidence. Her new book “Who Do You Think You Are” is a powerful guide to manifesting the happiness and satisfaction we desire in the present by reconnecting us with our experiences from the past.IG: https://www.instagram.com/pastlifemichelle/ 

Danielle and Whitney sit down to discuss Oura Rings, sleep, and how body intelligence shapes how they show up as moms and entrepreneurs. They share their personal “check engine light” signals to reset, tools for a better night's sleep, and how they're approaching self-care through stress management.Some of Danielle & Whitney’s favorite podcast episodes on self-care (in both the spiritual and physical realm):The Science of True Happiness with Dawson ChurchRecharging Your Libido with Dr. Jill BlakewayPsychiatry, Psychedelics and Standing in Your Truth, with Ellen Vora, MDChange Your Thoughts, Change Your Life with Dr. Joe DispenzaEat Your Medicine with Dr. Mark Hyman

Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Elena Ivanina joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to blow our minds around some of the most hotly discussed topics related to gut health.Elena shares:What prompted a quadruple board-certified doctor to take a holistic approach to treatmentDiverticulosis & SIBO: Some of the most common gut problems she sees in her practice and how we can prevent themThe KEY to improved gut health & motility (that we’re chronically deficient in)What is “nature’s Ozempic”Rebuilding the gut post-antibioticsWhy root cause medicine is so importantAbout Elena:Dr. Elena Ivanina is a quadruple board-certified integrative gastroenterologist & functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Ivanina’s approach to gut healing involves a holistic view of the patient, with food as medicine playing a central role in her treatment plans. She believes that the food we eat can significantly impact our gut health and that dietary changes can be a powerful tool in improving gut conditions.She is also the founder and force behind Gut Love, a community membership platform that prioritizes empowerment and education around gut health, helping their patients to understand the root causes of their gut conditions and providing them with the tools and resources they need to take control of their health.IG: https://www.instagram.com/gut_love/ 

Garth Davis joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to help us wade through the noise that is social media diets, nutritionism, and what we really need to focus on if we want to feel our best for decades to come. Garth shares:The nuances of obesity and why helping to prevent it is his life’s missionThe dangers of following social media diets: why we shouldn’t all be carnivoresHow much protein do we really need in a dayWhy you might feel bloated after switching to a plant-based dietWhy you actually NEED carbs to build muscleThe greatest health study ever conducted and what it tells us about longevityAbout Garth:Dr. Garth Davis is a distinguished surgeon, health advocate, and author with over two decades of experience in the medical field. Having served as Chief of Bariatric Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital and as a clinical professor at the University of Texas, Dr. Davis has dedicated his career to transforming the lives of his patients through innovative surgical techniques and a holistic approach to health. He is the author of the acclaimed book "Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession with Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It," which challenges conventional beliefs about nutrition and advocates for plant-based diets. Through his extensive research and compassionate care, Dr. Davis has become a leading voice in the movement towards healthier living and sustainable healthcare practices.IG: https://www.instagram.com/drgarthdavis/

Danielle and Whitney are back to answer some of your burning questions about, that's right, poop. They answer:Pooping in front of your partner: yes or no?Thoughts on colonicsHow smelly is too smelly?How does our regularity impact the health of our skin? Our hormones?What you need to know if you're constipated