Courageous Wellness is a platform to interview diverse people about their personal journeys in health and wellness. From physical wellness, to emotional and spiritual, we hear courageous stories. We are committed to de-stigmatizing conversations in the wellness space and celebrate the experiences and lessons of our guests. Aly and Erica are certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches with advanced training in gut health and hormone health, and both have had incredible personal wellness…
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Dani Coleman, Director of Training for PVOLVE, Discusses Movement for Strength, Mobility and Stability
Today on the show, Erica and I sit down with Director of Training for Pvolve, Dani Coleman. Dani oversees the development of PVOLVE’s strength training method, helping redefine what effective workouts look like for women. For decades, much of the fitness industry has been built around training models designed for men. Dani is helping shift that narrative by developing low-impact, high-precision…
Arielle Cole, Founder of Arid Blayne, Talks Mental Health and Tackles Night Sweats With Chic Pajamas
Today, Aly sits down with Arielle Cole, founder of Arid Blayne. Arielle’s story begins with a deeply personal women’s health issue that is rarely talked about openly: severe night sweats after starting an SSRI. What started as a frustrating personal experience quickly revealed a much larger gap in the market. Women dealing with hormonal shifts, medication side effects, pregnancy, postpartum…
RE-RELEASE Author, Speaker & Creative Guide, Aime McNee, Talks: “We Need Your Art,” A Revolutionary Reprogramming of Everything We’ve Been Taught About Creativity & Navigating our “Shame Stories”
Today Aly sits down with Amie McNee, author of the new book: WE NEED YOUR ART: Stop Messing Around and Make Something, a powerful manifesto for artists of all kinds. Amie is the creator behind the popular Instagram account Inspired To Write, which has amassed over 440k loyal community members. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just starting out, Amie’s guidance will help you overcome…
RE-RELEASE Matt Cooke, Manifestation Coach & Author, Talks Desire, The Science of Manifestation, The Power Inside of You, & His New Book: “Beyond Wanting”
Today, we welcome international speaker, manifestation coach, and author of the new book, released yesterday 11/11, Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation. Matt’s work is grounded in science and spirituality, weaving together quantum theory, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to help people transform from the inside out. With over 700,000 followers across social media, his teachings reach a…
RE-RELEASE Nahid de Belgeonne, “The Nervous System Whisperer, Talks Her New Book: SOOTHE: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma
Nahid de Belgeonne—known as “the nervous system whisperer” joins us today to discuss her new book: SOOTHE: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma. This restorative guide —instructs readers on the practice of self-soothing, showing us how to physically release stress by tapping into our senses, breath, and movement. Nahid is a trained and neuroscience-informed…
RE-RELEASE Alessia Scauzillo Talks Navigating Divorce, Following Her Gut, and Embracing Fun and New Love in Her Life
Today, we welcome back Alessia Scauzillo, founder of “A Sculpt Body.” She has created a platform that promotes wellness, body love, dating and authenticity. If you want to listen to Alessia’s first episode of the podcast, where she details her journey from the corporate world to fitness, you can check out that episode here:…
Co-Host Erica Stein Talks Grief, Reflects on Strength, and Talks Summer Energetics
In this mini episode, co-host Erica Stein talks grief and shares reflections on losing her mom as the 2-year anniversary approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Vandana Arcot, Founder of Komselj, Talks Global Women- Led Community Projects of Impact and Purposeful Philanthropy
Dr. Vandana Arcot, Founder of Komselj, Talks Global Women- Led Community Projects of Impact and Purposeful Philanthropy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren Kleban, Founder of LEKFIT, Talks Fitness, Lymphatic Drainage, and Routines
Today Erica sits down with Lauren Kleban, founder of LEKFIT, on Courageous Wellness. In 2014, the former dancer and fitness expert began teaching her signature workout in her garage- within a year, she was selling out classes with celebrities like Busy Philipps knocking on her door. Fast forward ten years, and LEKFIT has grown into a global, luxury fitness brand with a devoted community, a…
Author, Erica Baccus Discusses “The Right to Die,” Conversations on Death and Illness, Grief, and Her Memoir, “A PROMISE KEPT: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love”
Today we welcome ERICA BACCUS, a caregiver, widow, and lived-experience expert on end-of-life autonomy for dementia. Erica’s new memoir, A PROMISE KEPT: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love is a clear-eyed account of honoring her husband John’s self-determined end while navigating the legal maze that forced their hand. In this deeply moving memoir, Erica Baccus invites readers into their…
