Episodes
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You know we’re all about the shrooms here on HTW, and not just the ones that take you on a trip. But when it comes to other psychedelics and their potential health benefits, it can be hard to get over some misconceptions we have. Most of us grew up hearing “drugs are bad, mkay,” and while many can be—and nearly all without taking the proper precautions—it’s taken a toll on public perception around certain compounds and held us back from some very useful and SAFE benefits.
Lauren Taus is a licensed psychotherapist, practicing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and trained to work with both psychoactive compounds and plant medicines. Lauren leads Inbodied Life, a group therapy practice and she also offers immersive educational programs for clinicians to learn psychedelic assisted therapy and integration in contexts that hold personal healing as essential to effective facilitation. Lauren is a lifelong student, educator and activist. For decades, Lauren’s work has focused on creating aligned, and kind mind-body connections to support complete health for individuals and the collective.
She helps walk us through using these potent plants as tools for healing, looking at ketamine beyond the stigma (and where those stigmas may be right), and the potential uses for future psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Lauren talks about…
Her pain-to-purpose path into the world of mental health
The value people get from their addicitons
How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy works and the history of drug-assisted healing
The experience of using ketamine beyond the stigma
How we compromise ourselves to maintain relationships
The impact of drug legalization
Resources:
Learn more at inbodiedlife.com
Instagram: @lauren.taus
Listen: Inbodied Life Podcast
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!
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Oh hey, wellness fanatics! Buckle up for a wildly entertaining chat with the fabulous Candice Kumai, who's basically the Swiss Army knife of the wellness world. She's a chef, journalist, author, model, and host of the Wabi Sabi podcast, and now she's got a new book out on Audible called "Spirited." Brace yourselves for some juicy girl talk and plenty of laughs!
Candice and Erica have been running side-by-side on this wacky wellness rollercoaster for years, watching the landscape morph into something we barely recognize, and still riding those entrepreneurial highs and lows. In this episode, we dish out some real talk about our battles with imposter syndrome, anxiety, insomnia, and all those not-so-glamorous moments that come with the territory.
Expect a healthy dose of chuckles and maybe even a little cat chatter, as among other roles, Candice also devotes many hours to rescuing and fostering kittens. So, if you're ready for a wild ride through the ever-shifting world of wellness, and a deep dive into Candice's new book "Spirited," don't miss this outrageous and downright honest conversation with the one and only Candice Kumai.
Candice talks about…
The beautiful heartbreak of cat rescue and fostering
Boundaries, the silver linings of the pandemic,
Feeling empowered to be your full self, the light and the dark
The ugly side of social media and fake influence in the wellness world
Leaving the legacy of being a good person
Resources:
Learn more at Candice’s website: https://candicekumai.com/
Listen to "Spirited" exclusively on Audible: http://audible.com/spirited
Kintsugi Wellness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/
Clean Green Eats: https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Green-Eats-Clean-Eating-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00O11JTME
Listen to Wabi Sabi Podcast: https://candicekumai.com/wabi-sabi-podcast/
Follow Candice to support her work: https://www.instagram.com/candicekumai/
Candice's shop site: https://thematchashoppe.com
Candice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CandiceKumai/videos
Candice on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicekumai
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Are we still talking about stress and anxiety? Yes... yes we are. Because it never f***ing goes away. And panic attacks, in particular, have become a very broad, catch-all topic for a variety of still-potentially-severe-but-not-actually-panic-attack problems. That’s why we’re bringing on our good friend, Dr. Ellen Vora, to lay out the real deal about panic attacks: what they actually are, and how you can cope with them. She practically wrote the book on it — Ok, she ACTUALLY wrote the book on it. The Anatomy of Anxiety is available now.
Dr. Ellen Vora talks about…
Unpacking what panic attacks are
False anxiety vs true anxiety
How the fear economy preys on our anxiety
What to do when you’re experiencing a panic attack
How to set ourselves up to avoid them in the first place
Resources:
Learn more: ellenvora.com
Instagram: @ellenvoramd
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Time for another sesh between us girls, including a (potentially) informative ride as we discuss everything from The Last of Us (spoiler alert: not a ringing endorsement for fungi) to the miracle of hormone therapy (progesterone for all — if you can get it from your dealer), and how to break up with your therapist once you've worked through your issues. We may or may not also have some opinions on SoulCycle, Glennon Doyle's podcast, and the public feud between Dave Asprey and Joe Rogan over the war on vegetables.
Resources:
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If you've been suffering through the joys of perimenopause and menopause, this episode is for you. And even if you’re not there yet–it’s coming. We're going to give you all the juicy details about how we've been misled about menopause — and boy, have we been misled.
We had a hilarious and informative conversation with Monica Molenaar, co-founder of Alloy — assuming you find tales of incontinence as amusing as we do. What we learned is that hormone replacement therapy can actually alleviate the long list of symptoms plaguing women during menopause and perimenopause, but for reasons that will be revealed, we've been told otherwise for the past few decades. Luckily, Monica is a wealth of information and she's here to set the record straight. And you don't have to wait until menopause–actually you SHOULDN’T wait. You can start treating your symptoms right now. Whether you're in the midst of menopause, perimenopause, or just curious about WTF is going on with your hormones, this episode is definitely worth a listen. Head on over to Alloy's website for more information, and get ready to laugh and learn.
Bio:
Monica Molenaar is a serial entrepreneur who has become a passionate advocate for democratizing access to safe, effective, and evidence-based solutions for women as they age, stemming from her own experience going into surgical menopause at age 40 and finding little support. She is now the co-founder and co-CEO of Alloy Women's Health, an online telehealth and pharmacy platform that makes it easy for women in all 50 states to access expert physicians and gold-standard treatments for menopause.
Monica talks about…
The lies women are told about menopause and what we can do about it
Misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy
Taking a multi-strategy approach to menopause management
Empowering women to make the decisions that work best for them
Resources:
myalloy.com
Use the code HTW15 for 15% off the first order at MyAlloy.com
Follow Monica on Instagram: @monica.molenaar
Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
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Today we're talking about stress, something that we've all experienced. And if you say you don't get stressed, congratulations and also we call bullsh*t. But fear not, Dr. Elissa Epel is here to give us some tactical tips to address it. She's the author of The Stress Prescription, a book that promises more joy and ease in just seven days. As an expert in stress and biological aging, she knows a thing or two about the subject. And the best part? She actually provides practical strategies that you can apply to your life, rather than broad, useless recommendations. Here at Highway to Well, we love useful tools and guidance, not just meaningless gestures. So without further ado, let's hear from Dr. Elissa Epel.
Dr. Epel talks about…
Why stress isn’t always bad for you and how to distinguish between them
Methods for reducing stress in the moment
Taking inventory over what you can control
The relationship between stress and anxiety
Managing the stress responses in kids
How stress passes down generationally
Resources:
Learn more at elissaepel.com
Read: The Stress Prescription
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If all the buzz about psychedelic therapy has you curious and intimidated at the same time, then get ready for the perfect gateway: holotropic breathing. Christine Calvert is an experienced practitioner and certified faciliatator of this type of breathwork, who experienced firsthand how life-changing the practice can be, helping her road to recovery from substance abuse and depression. As a cultuer, we tend to resist things that seem too "easy," which can prevent us from trying the simplest forms of healing. But what if it was as simple as learning to control your breath to take you to a totally new place? With the abundance of modalities available now, we have many options to try — so take a deep breath, enter an altered state of consciousness, and let’s get started.
Christine Calvert talks about…
How Christine Calvert’s life got flip-turned after a gas station encounter introduced her to holotropic breathing
What a typical holotropic breathwork session looks and feels like
Who holotropic breathwork is not for
How expanded states open us up to wider emotional acceptance
Hurdles to accepting and feeling comfortable with breath work
Resources:
Learn more at holotropic.com
Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-calvert-lcdc-a4099665/
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Spoiler alert for 2023: We’re screwed.
Who is Natalie Miles? She's an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, and author of the best selling book "You Are Intuitive. Trust Your Truth. Take Back Your Power." And she is lovely! She's informed, and she's frighteningly precient. Her intuitive energy forecasts have reached millions of people globally via her YouTube channel, inspiring and guiding others to navigate the themes we face personally and as a collective on our planet.
Soooooo Natalie's got some big predictions for the year but also some practical advice. The big message is that we need to stop planning and trying to control the future, and focus on the present and put in the hard work.
We also asked her about a big prediction she made recently, and guess what? She called it! So, if you're looking for some real insight and a little bit of hope, you should definitely check out her one-on-one and collective sessions. But in the meantime, buckle up and get ready for the wild ride - it sounds like 2023 is going to be an interesting year.
Natalie Miles talks about…
The shift of people opening up to their gifts How she taps into her intuitive messages What we can expect energetically from 2023 and beyond Putting presence into practiceResources:
Learn more at natalie-miles.com Follow Natalie on Instagram: @iamnataliemiles YouTube: youtube.com/c/NatalieMiles Visit earthandstar.com and get 15% off your first order with code HTW Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! -
Dr. Aric Prather is a dream doctor come to rescue us from sleepless nights! He treats insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy and helps patients adjust to their CPAP equipment. He’s also the author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest which, as the name suggests, lays out a plan to straighten your sleep out in one week. Prather's research focuses on how sleep deprivation affects our physical and emotional health. He studies sleep patterns to identify those of us who are at risk of health problems due to lack of sleep and those who are resilient. Prather earned his Ph.D. in clinical and biological health psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of the Sleep Research Society, American Psychological Association, American Psychosomatic Society and Society for Affective Science.
Dr. Aric Prather talks about…
The definition of insomnia and why it’s such a struggle for many people Night owls, morning people, and the science behind circadian differences The importance of a consistent, predictable sleep schedule How sleep worry feeds insomniaResources:
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The one where Zoe still thinks it's 2020. It may as well be, no? It’s the end of the year, and while plenty of people are thinking about goals for next year, we’re more about reflection than resolution. So listen in on this admittedly free-wheeling conversation as we perform free association dissociation, deny the laws of time, and perform a modality inventory to look back on all the waacky and woo-woo things we’ve done to ourselves over the past year in the name of science and healing.
We talk about…
Things we’ve learned in 2022 Untangling the law of attraction and hypnotherapy Going into the k-holeResources:
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Neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur, and inventor Dr. David Rabin has spent more than 15 years researching the effects of persistent stress on people. He’s also the co-founder and CIO of Apollo Neuroscience, which created the first wearable device verified by science to actively enhance sleep, relaxation, focus, and calmness by employing a new touch therapy that sends a signal of security to the brain.
As a psychiatrist, Dr. Rabin focuses on very difficult to treat mental illnesses. He has been constantly fascinated by why chronic and intense stress can sometimes make people stronger, while other times it holds us back — even within the same person. Medication doesn’t work for more than half of patients, which led Dr. David to find something else to treat mental illness. We discuss the path that led to that discovery, how it works, and why it’s so important in reducing stress.
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Dr. David Rabin talks about…
Using technology to put us into a state of safety Hacking the autonomic and parasympathetic systems to How sound can be used as a signal to evoke a soothing response The problem with too much data and how that leads to more stressResources:
drdave.io apolloneuro.com Instagram: @drdavidrabin Twitter: @drdavidrabin Visit earthandstar.com and get 15% off your first order with code HTW Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! -
Cristina Cuomo is the founder, editor, and (breaking!) CEO of The Purist, a journalism platform with the aim of pushing the needle further in the direction of wellness and helping people define and refine the life that they want to live.
They edit down the wellness world to what really matters, dispelling myths (such as “will adaptogens make me high?”), and bringing awareness to topics that need a little more love. We talk about what trends are making waves in wellness, where we need to be putting a little more of our focus, the importance of getting back to basics in health, and more.
Cristina talks about…
What exciting trends are on the horizon in the wellness world The rise in menopause awareness Creating positivity around wellness messaging The anti-hustle movement and finding space for quiet Sleep hygiene and the importance of getting restResources:
Learn more at thepuristonline.com Follow Cristina on Twitter: @cristinacuomo Read: The Happiness Hypothesis Read: Eat to Beat Disease Visit earthandstar.com and get 50% off your first order with code HTW Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! -
Psychedelics aren’t just for your parents! They’re coming back, and this time they mean business—big business. Patrick Moher is the president & co-founder of Microdose, the preeminent media site for all things psychedelic industry born out of the pandemic. They’re working to shift the world’s perception of psychedelic medicine, at a time when the world is keenly aware of our deteriorating mental health and desperate to just feel something. We talk shop about the business side of psychedelics and the road to legalization and beyond.
Patrick talks about…
Why you need to be paying attention to microdosing Exploring the broad range of the psychedelic industry Recreational vs therapeutic psychedelic usage How psychedelics have begun outpacing cannabis in legalization and adoption Creating room for personalized experiences and individual needs Opportunities for investing in the psychedelic industryResources:
Learn more at microdose.buzz Get tickets to Wonderland Follow Patrick on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patrickmoher Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! -
You know we’re all about the shrooms here on HTW, and not just the ones that take you on a trip. But when it comes to other psychedelics and their potential health benefits, it can be hard to get over some misconceptions we have. Most of us grew up hearing “drugs are bad, mkay,” and while many can be—and nearly all without taking the proper precautions—it’s taken a toll on public perception around certain compounds and held us back from some very useful and SAFE benefits.
Lauren Taus is a licensed psychotherapist, practicing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), and trained to work with both psychoactive compounds and plant medicines. Lauren leads Inbodied Life, a group therapy practice and she also offers immersive educational programs for clinicians to learn psychedelic assisted therapy and integration in contexts that hold personal healing as essential to effective facilitation. Lauren is a lifelong student, educator and activist. For decades, Lauren’s work has focused on creating aligned, and kind mind-body connections to support complete health for individuals and the collective.
She helps walk us through using these potent plants as tools for healing, looking at ketamine beyond the stigma (and where those stigmas may be right), and the potential uses for future psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Lauren talks about…
Her pain-to-purpose path into the world of mental health The value people get from their addicitons How ketamine-assisted psychotherapy works and this history of drug-assisted healing The experience of using ketamine beyond the stigma How we compromise ourselves to maintain relationships The impact of drug legalizationResources:
Learn more at inbodiedlife.com Instagram: @lauren.taus Listen: Inbodied Life Podcast Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW to get 15% off your first order -
It’s a new season, and that’s the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. We’ve got new guests lined up, and plenty of topics in store for us to shoot the shit about! Something about fall feels so ripe for a reset, so we talk about what you can expect in the coming months, what fall rituals we practice, a brief if inaccurate lesson on Rosh Hashana dining, and using the seasons as a turning point. We also celebrate the wisdom of the power lesbians we love and admire.
We talk about…
What’s in store for the latest season of HTW How we’re celebrating the fall Open call for topics to discuss What we’re listening to -
Kute Blackson is like the human version of L-Theanine: calming, yet energizing at the same time. A beloved inspirational speaker, transformational teacher, and author of You Are The One and The Magic of Surrender, he takes concepts like manifestation and the power of letting go, and makes them not only digestible to the average person, but logical too.
Blackson is widely considered a next generation leader in the field of personal development. His mission is simple: To awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically and fulfill their true life’s purpose.
While we’ve already claimed him as our personal guru, this conversation is a pretty great alternative to that.
Kute talks about…
Kute’s miraculous upbringing The patterns and conditions that limit us Understanding who you really are How pain is a gift Giving ourselves the chance to fully feel our feelings How manifestation actually works The power of surrendering and letting goResources:
kuteblackson.com Instagram: @kuteblackson boundlessblissbali.com Soul Talk Podcast You Are The One The Magic of SurrenderHTW is produced and published by Crate Media.
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Think you know everything about gut healing by now? Think again: if you've never heard of it, Colostrum is about to be your new best friend. This "liquid gold" is the first milk we drink in our first 72 hours of life, but it's also a super-powerful supplement that can have benefits for everyone.
Dr. Sarah Rahal is a double board-certified pediatric neurologist who moved on from her practice to create the incredible brand ARMRA, all around adding colostrum into your daily regimen. The stuff works like magic, working to heal and repair your gut from the inside out at a cellular level.
We are seeing a massive boom in childhood chronic illness since the ‘60s, and it’s clear that these health issues are brought on by our modern lifestyles. When Dr. Rahal experienced her own health emergency, it was colostrum that brought her out of it – literally saving her life. While conducting her research, she uncovered the troubling role modern environmental factors like pollutants, pesticides, refined sugars, processed food, and unregulated chemicals in home and body products played in dictating negative health outcomes. She felt it was mission critical for people to understand these risks and how to mitigate them, so she set out to create a solution that was accessible to everyone.
Dr. Sarah Rahal talks about…
Why we’re seeing a rise in chronic illness in children What bovine colostrum does for the body in people of all ages How addressing foundational health issues creates a cascading effect Recognizing the signs of suboptimal health Why the method of delivery is so important for colostrumResources:
Visit TryArmra.com and use code “HTW15” for 15% off your first purchase Instagram: @tryarmraHTW is produced and published by Crate Media.
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Take a deep breath, because James Nestor is the real deal. He’s taking all of his incredible journalistic skills, applying them to the world of breathing, and sharing all the benefits it can provide with the world. This conversation with James may very well be the most eye-opening (or nose-opening) conversation around health that you’ve heard in years. Get ready because this episode is going to take your breath away.
James talks about...
Why we needed another book about breathing Why you shouldn’t breathe through your mouth Getting more oxygen by breathing slowly Not having to rely on medication and devices for respiratory problems How breathing affects your posture Our mouths are getting smaller The sleep apnea epidemic The benefits of staying calm to breathe, growth, and healing Breathing less or breathing more The relationship between breath and weight lossResources:
mrjamesnestor.com Read "Breath" Instagram: @mrjamesnestor Twitter: @mrjamesnestor Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout
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We’ve all heard of Kegels, right? But other than that, not many people are aware of their pelvic floor – or why it’s so damn important. It’s way more than Kegels, that’s for sure. There are so many aspects of your health that are connected to your pelvic floor, from back pain, posture, and even how pleasurable sex can be! That’s why we’re lucky to have Lia Bartha here to fill us in on what our pelvic floor needs. She’s the founder of B The Method, a whole-body exercise regimen purposefully created to leave nothing untouched. We talk about everything from poop, to periods, to childbirth, to why it’s important to stop stigmatizing parts of our bodies that we should be talking about.
A former dancer with scoliosis and multiple injuries, Lia first created her method, which is a mix of highly unique pilates-based, low-impact movements, with inspiration from dance and swimming, to strengthen, restore and protect her own body.
Lia talks about...
How B The Method got started and why the pelvic floor is such a big deal Taking a proactive approach to pelvic floor health Destigmatizing sexual health The risks of having a weak pelvic floor How B The Method works Other exercises and movements that support your pelvic floorResources:
liabartha.com bthemethod.com Instagram: @liabarthaHighway To Well is a production of Crate Media
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Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine, bringing the world of integrative medicine to pediatrics. After training in Western medicine, he got frustrated with the traditional system, which led him down a more holistic approach. He founded Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine with that in mind, bringing the best of Western medicine and natural remedies together. Much of that means putting a bigger focus on early intervention and preventative health measures, rather than waiting to treat illnesses and disease after the fact. Kids’ health often gets overlooked in the wellness space, which makes what Dr. Gator is doing so refreshing.
He is also the host of the Raising Amazing podcast and the author of the children’s book “Love, Dad,” set to release in 2024.
Dr. Gator talks about...
What drew him to integrative medicine Holistic options for common illnesses The foundational aspects of children’s health Making up for potential nutritional deficiencies Focusing on prevention over treatment How to navigate eating healthy when so much out there is made unhealthy How stress is impacting kids’ health Making small changes in your lifestyleResources:
integrativepediatrics.com Instagram: @drjoelgator Listen: Raising Amazing PodcastHighway To Well is a production of Crate Media
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