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108: Hormone Tips You've Never Heard Before With Lulu Ge

Lulu Ge is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist and founder of Elix. a holistic solution for women to use herbs to balance their hormones, heal period symptoms, and improve their health. In this episode, Josie and Lulu get into why so many women are suffering with period-related issues (in silence) and how we can look to the root cause to find solutions. Lulu also shares what Traditional Chinese Medicine actually is, and why it may be the answer you've been looking for to heal your body holistically. Lulu gives tips and tricks from herbs, to foods, to acupressure points for a wide range of common symptoms such as brain fog, period pain, hormonal acne, and weight loss. If you've tried everything to heal your symptoms and nothing has worked, this episode is for you.

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107: Erin Andrews on Infertility and Success in a Male-Dominated Industry

There's so much more to Erin Andrews that you don't know. Erin Andrews is a television personality and sportscaster who changed the landscape for women in sports, but she has learned so many lessons along the way that we can learn from. Erin and Josie talk about the challenges (and behind-the-scenes) of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, how to feel more confident (or fake it 'til you make it), and advice she would give her younger self. Erin also opens up about her cervical cancer diagnosis, battle with infertility, and her powerful journey to motherhood.

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106: The Surprising Connection Between The Gut and Your Mood, With Dr. Uma Naidoo

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and author of This is Your Brain on Food, who discovered a wide gap in healthcare when she realized that no one is talking about how food can cause common symptoms such as brain fog and anxiety–and food can also be used to reduce stress, boost mood, and improve focus. In today's episode, Dr. Uma is breaking down key principles, takeaways, and tips from her best-selling books including the gut-brain connection that explains why you may be so stressed out. She explains why food affects mood, and offers easy "prescriptions" (AKA recipes, grocery lists, and lifestyle changes) if you need to get out of a funk, need to focus for a major meeting or exam, to calm anxiety and stress, or if you have a special event like a wedding or trip you want to feel present and energized for. Money may not buy happiness, but food can.

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105: Lexi Hidalgo on Knowing Yourself, Finding Your Soulmate, and Improving Mental Health

Lexi Hidalgo is a yoga instructor and content creator with over 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Except Lexi is not the typical mega-influencer; she seems more like the best friend you go to for advice or the big sister that can always cheer you up. From candidly crying in a video sharing her anxiety attack to offering relationship advice on her podcast, Lexi is an advocate for mental health, kindness, confidence, and community. In today's episode, you'll hear Lexi like never before. She shares her experience being bullied in school and experiencing mental health struggles to how she learned to love herself and set boundaries. Lexi also shares her love story of how she got into her relationship and the rituals, communication, and mindsets that she swears by to keep her relationship as happy as possible.

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BONUS: How to Buy Your Dream Home, With Bank of America Exec Kathy Cummings

Do you want to buy a home in the next five years but have no idea where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed by the real estate market? Do you know if you’re financially ready to purchase a house? On the latest episode of The Everygirl’s Guide to Building Wealth series, Josie is joined by Kathy Cummings, the Senior Vice President of External Partnerships at Bank of America, to offer expert insights and guidance to buying your dream home. From how your credit impacts mortgage rates to what financial steps to take now if you want to buy a home in five years, consider this your go-to financial guide to buying a house.

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Episode 104: Transform Your Fitness Motivation and Love Your Workout Routine, with Laura Girard

Do you want to feel more motivated to improve your fitness? Are you struggling to find the balance between wanting to achieve health goals while supporting and loving your body? Fitness coach Laura Girard is changing the workout game with "body-friendly fitness," or movement that acknowledges every body is different and approaches health without shame or diet culture. In today's episode, Laura shares how to cut through the toxic messaging and marketing ploys to build a routine that works best for your mind, body, and lifestyle. Laura also busts myths why the word "toned" is a marketing scheme or why weight-lifting won't make you bulky. This episode will change the way you think about fitness and help you build the motivation and routine that will make the biggest difference in your life (and actually stick).

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Episode 103: It Girl Energy: How To Get The It Factor With Whitney Uland

You know those people who just seem to have "it? That magnetic je ne sais quoi that attracts other people and opportunities to them? That indescribable energy that celebrities, leaders, and it-girls have in common? In today's conversation, Whitney Uland is teaching you how to have "it" too. Whitney is a mindset expert who works with celebrities, influencers, and executives to become more successful by building the resource of fame, and teaches how anyone can tap into "celebrity energy." In this episode, Whitney explains that celebrity energy is not about fame or popularity; it's a certain presence and magnetism that draws people to you. She gives all the tips so you can cultivate it to transform your life, whether you want to become a leader in your office, get more followers on social media, be more liked by the people around you, or actually become celebrity-level famous.

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Episode 102: Nutrition Tips, Hormones, and Spring-Cleaning Your Routine, with Dietician Valerie Agyeman

If you want to level up your health, optimize your nutrition, and spring-clean your wellness routine, this episode is for you. Valerie Agyeman is a registered dietician, women's health advocate, and founder of Flourish Heights, a resource and community aimed to help women take control of their health and feel their very best. In today's conversation, Valerie and Josie discuss freeing yourself from body image issues through nutrition and why women struggle to understand their bodies. Valerie shares lots of good tips to optimize your nutrition (including her favorite lazy girl meals) and make your morning and nighttime routine more joyful. Consider your wellness routine spring-cleaned.

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Episode 101: BONUS: How to Dress Like a Fashion Girl for Summer 2024

Summer is finally here, which means it's time for easy, lightweight, and fun fashion. Josie is joined by The Everygirl's Senior Fashion Editor, Madeline Galassi, to chat about all things summer style. From the trends that will be everywhere to the prettiest colors of the season to the next aesthetics or "cores" everyone will be raving about (and how to wear them), this conversation packs all style tips (and entertainment–they also discuss the fashion of Taylor Swift's eras and which Bravo star has the best denim shorts). Ditch your boring flip-flops and shorts you don't feel good in–this episode has everything you need to be the best dressed from the pool to the rooftop bar this season.

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Episode 100: Confidence is the Key to Manifestation, with The Self-Esteem Doctor

Have you ever held yourself back because you didn't believe you were ready or worthy of an opportunity? Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? How often do you compare your life to others on social media? Dr. Simone Alicia is a female-focused self-esteem expert and motivational speaker known as The Self-Esteem Doctor. In today's episode, Dr. Simone and Josie discuss where self-esteem comes from, what it actually means, and how to change it. They also talk about how confidence is the key to getting anything you want, from more money to a better relationship. From why self-esteem is like a Christmas tree to how to stop comparing yourself to others, this episode is full of life-changing tidbits you'll want to share with your best friends or little sister.

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Episode 99: Your Complete Guide to Credit, With Bank of America Exec Mary Hines Droesch

Do you know why your credit score really matters? Do you want to improve your credit score, or make credit cards work better for you? On the latest episode of The Everygirl’s Guide to Building Wealth series, Josie is joined by Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Consumer, Small Business & Wealth Management Banking and Lending Products at Bank of America, to offer a complete guide to credit and why credit matters more than you may realize. From how to improve your credit score to the best practices when using a credit card, this bonus episode is a masterclass on a topic we're not talking about enough.

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Episode 98: Why a Toxic Relationship is Like a Cult and Swifties Are Under the Halo Effect with Amanda Montell

Amanda Montell is the author of Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language, and her latest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In this episode, Amanda breaks down cognitive biases that impact us all in the modern information age, from the halo effect driving our obsession with celebrities (hi, Taylor Swift), to the sunk cost fallacy that may make us stay in a relationship that we know is not good for us ("a toxic relationship is a cult of one"). Amanda shares what she learned about these psychology principles to offer groundbreaking advice that will improve your mental health, relationships, joy, and self-esteem.

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Episode 98: Thriving Instead of Surviving with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson

Do you often feel like you're just going through the motions rather than thriving? Do you often say to yourself "I'll be happy once I...[insert: lose weight, feel less stressed, get in a relationship, stop grieving...]?" This episode is for you. Brandi Sellerz-Jackson is the inspiring author of On Thriving: Harnessing Joy Through Life's Great Labors, and has been featured in media outlets such as Oprah Daily and The Today Show. Josie and Brandi discuss how to thrive (and stop surviving), thriving tools to add to your daily routine, and how to start living for joy today instead of waiting for your circumstances to change. They also discuss how to thrive through grief or stress, what we get wrong about self-care, and why we should stop calling people "resilient." Consider this episode a complete guide to how to thrive in your life.

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Episode 97: Eat Your Way to The Best Skin of Your Life with The Acne Nutritionist, Maria Marlowe

Maria Marlowe is a celebrity nutritionist specializing in acne who is regularly featured in media outlets such as Vogue and Good Morning America. After dealing with painful acne for many years (and trying countless prescriptions), she healed her skin through food and became a nutritionist to help others heal their bodies, transform their skin, and change their lives. In this episode, we talk about the gut-skin connection, how acne is how your body communicates with you, and how to heal skin issues (from acne to rosacea to fine lines to dull complexion) once and for all. Maria also gives "prescriptions" (AKA food or lifestyle changes) to get rid of a breakout fast, minimize blackheads, stop hormonal acne, and look more sun-kissed and glowy (without the sun).

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Episode 96: The Surprising Lessons We Learned from a Celebrity Medium

Susan Grau is a renowned celebrity medium and author featured in various media outlets such as GOOP and ELLE Magazine. In today's powerful conversation, Susan details her near-death experience that forever transformed her life, and her experience becoming a medium. Susan also shares advice on self-love, moving through grief, the purpose of life, and how to identify signs from loved ones who have passed. In the intro, Josie shares the unexpected and shocking spontaneous reading that Susan gave her off-air. Whether you're dealing with grief, interested in spirituality, or searching for purpose, this episode will be immensely healing.

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Episode 95: Every Money Question You've Always Wanted Answered, With Bank of America Exec Shannah Stephens

Have you had questions (or concerns) about combining finances with a significant other? Do you feel embarrassed about your finances and have no idea where to start? Have you always been confused by investing and what it actually means? On the latest episode of The Everygirl’s Guide to Building Wealth series, Josie is joined by Shannah Stephens, Community Banking Executive at Bank of America, to give you the answers to all the questions you've ever had about money, but may be too afraid to ask. From how money affects your friendships and relationships to tips for paying off debt, we polled our audience for the questions you want answered, and Shannah's insights do not disappoint. This episode is going to help you get rid of your money FOMO once and for all.

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Episode 94: Why Imposter Syndrome is a Manifestation Tool, With Lizzy Mathis

Lizzy Mathis is a successful model and actor turned powerhouse entrepreneur, founding Cool Mom Co, a platform and podcast for moms. Lizzy has also teamed up with Jessica Alba to co-host the home renovation show, Honest Renovations. This episode dives into Lizzy's successful career; she shares powerful takeaways such as how she learned confidence, the secret to not letting rejection affect you, the lessons she learned from working with the most powerful people in Hollywood, and why imposter syndrome is actually a manifestation tool. Lizzy also talks about being empowered to take ownership over her own life and will inspire you to do the same.

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Episode 93: Gut Health, Hormonal Acne, and Lymphatic Drainage with Wellness It-Girl, Steph Robinson

Steph Robinson is a holistic nutritionist who became the newest wellness it-girl thanks to her inspirational social media posts, delicious recipes, and big-sister advice. For years, Steph dealt with horrible hormonal acne and gut issues so bad she couldn't get out of bed. After working with a functional doctor to heal from the inside out and change her life, she wanted to help other women heal too. In today's episode, we get into the details of how Steph healed her gut, skin, and hormones, and all of her wellness tips for living your best life (even while you're traveling). Steph also shares the foods and supplements she eats in a day, and the game-changing lessons about nutrition she has learned living in Europe (hint: it's very different from her previous life in LA).

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Episode 92: Sarah Nicole Landry (AKA The Birds Papaya) on How to Overcome Insecurities

Sarah Nicole Landry is the founder and creator of the insanely popular blog, podcast, and brand, The Birds Papaya. Sarah initially went viral years ago for her "successful" 100lb weight loss journey–but secretly, she had never felt worse (both physically and mentally). Sarah decided to start posting about her insecurities instead, and years (and millions of followers) later, she has created a successful career out of helping women embrace their bodies, get over insecurities, and love themselves. In today's powerful episode, Sarah shares her journey from disordered eating and body insecurities as a child to how she's able to own and respect her body now. Josie and Sarah also chat about why body neutrality may be better than body positivity, unique rituals to cultivate more self-love, and why negative self-talk is preventing us from reaching our dreams. This episode will make you laugh, cry, and love yourself more.

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Episode 91: Unlocking Our Pleasure Potential With Somatic Sex Educator, Kiana Reeves

Everyone always wants to know: How can I have better sex? Today, we’re answering that question. Kiana Reeves is a leading voice in the sexual wellness movement, with an impressive resume that includes somatic sex educator, doula, intimacy & relationship coach, and the chief education officer at Foria. In today's episode, Kiana shares how becoming a (single) mother affected her sexuality and sense of self and why solo sex is key to better sex with a partner. She also shares tips for living more erotically, why we're all dealing with internalized slut shaming, and rituals, foods, and supplements to take for more pleasure.

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