What keeps us from living the life we deeply desire to live? From an early age, we have been conditioned to believe we aren't enough, so we spin and spin, trying to find anything that will fill the deep void within us. In this podcast, I share all the vices that I clung to to numb the undercurrent of endless anxiety and fear. The truth that comes forth is so that you know that you aren't alone, and where you, too, can find the authentic peace we all search for.

If you've been on the journey with me for a while, you know that gut health is HUGE! It's now the most trendy health "fad" for all holistic health practitioners and influencers. Getting on the gut health train can feel overwhelming and expensive. There are numerous tests, supplements, programs, and avenues to explore for improved gut health. Yet, there are FUNDAMENTALS that we cannot skip, and this is what Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares with us in this episode. Dr. McCarthy started as a psychiatrist and was led down the path most conventional doctors go, discovering that the training she received was matching symptoms to pills. As she woke up to this travesty, she followed her heart and became a board-certified Functional Medicine physician with over two decades of experience. Her insight in this conversation is priceless! We talk about how people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances must focus on the underlying chronic problems that are actually CAUSING the misalignment of health. Here's what you will discover in our conversation: -Simple nutrition and lifestyle practices that help the gut heal -The profound impact blood sugar has on our health and our gut. -Ways to help you digest your food that don't cost any money. -The most essential supplements your brain, body, and gut need. -How to nourish the gut and which foods compromise gut health. -Surprising facts about probiotics! This is a must-listen conversation if you want to continue improving your health, mood, and overall well-being. Healthy. Happy. Holistic. Living. "The gut impacts the brain and the brain impacts the gut in a whole number of ways!" Holistic mama, If you've been on the journey with me for a while, you know that gut health is HUGE! It's now the most trendy health "fad" for all holistic health practitioners and influencers. Getting on the gut health train can feel overwhelming and expensive. There are numerous tests, supplements, programs, and avenues to explore for improved gut health. Yet, there are FUNDAMENTALS that we cannot skip, and this is what Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares with us on the latest episode of the Hippie Moms Podcast. Dr. McCarthy started as a psychiatrist and was led down the path most conventional doctors go, discovering that the training she received was matching symptoms to pills. As she woke up to this travesty, she followed her heart and became a board-certified Functional Medicine physician with over two decades of experience. Her insight in this conversation is priceless! We talk about how people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances must focus on the underlying chronic problems that are actually CAUSING the misalignment of health. Here's what you will discover in our conversation: Simple nutrition and lifestyle practices that help the gut heal The profound impact blood sugar has on our health and our gut. Ways to help you digest your food that don't cost any money. The most essential supplements your brain, body, and gut need. How to nourish the gut and which foods compromise gut health. Surprising facts about probiotics! This is a must-listen conversation if you want to continue improving your health, mood, and overall well-being. Healthy. Happy. Holistic. Living. "The gut impacts the brain and the brain impacts the gut in a whole number of ways!" Holistic mama, If you've been on the journey with me for a while, you know that gut health is HUGE! It's now the most trendy health "fad" for all holistic health practitioners and influencers. Getting on the gut health train can feel overwhelming and expensive. There are numerous tests, supplements, programs, and avenues to explore for improved gut health. Yet, there are FUNDAMENTALS that we cannot skip, and this is what Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares with us on the latest episode of the Hippie Moms Podcast. Dr. McCarthy started as a psychiatrist and was led down the path most conventional doctors go, discovering that the training she received was matching symptoms to pills. As she woke up to this travesty, she followed her heart and became a board-certified Functional Medicine physician with over two decades of experience. Her insight in this conversation is priceless! We talk about how people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances must focus on the underlying chronic problems that are actually CAUSING the misalignment of health. Here's what you will discover in our conversation: Simple nutrition and lifestyle practices that help the gut heal The profound impact blood sugar has on our health and our gut. Ways to help you digest your food that don't cost any money. The most essential supplements your brain, body, and gut need. How to nourish the gut and which foods compromise gut health. Surprising facts about probiotics! This is a must-listen conversation if you want to continue improving your health, mood, and overall well-being. If you've been on the journey with me for a while, you know that gut health is HUGE! It's now the most trendy health "fad" for all holistic health practitioners and influencers. Getting on the gut health train can feel overwhelming and expensive. There are numerous tests, supplements, programs, and avenues to explore for improved gut health. Yet, there are FUNDAMENTALS that we cannot skip, and this is what Dr. Tracy McCarthy shares with us on the latest episode of the Hippie Moms Podcast. Dr. McCarthy started as a psychiatrist and was led down the path most conventional doctors go, discovering that the training she received was matching symptoms to pills. As she woke up to this travesty, she followed her heart and became a board-certified Functional Medicine physician with over two decades of experience. Her insight in this conversation is priceless! We talk about how people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances must focus on the underlying chronic problems that are actually CAUSING the misalignment of health. Here's what you will discover in our conversation: Simple nutrition and lifestyle practices that help the gut heal The profound impact blood sugar has on our health and our gut. Ways to help you digest your food that don't cost any money. The most essential supplements your brain, body, and gut need. How to nourish the gut and which foods compromise gut health. Surprising facts about probiotics! This is a must-listen conversation if you want to continue improving your health, mood, and overall well-being.

It's a gift today to bring you a brand new episode on the Hippie Moms Podcast, ALL about the healing powers of elderberries! I've been an elderberry fan for YEARS. After this conversation with Jessica Lowery, the founder and CEO of The Power of Elderberries, I am even more of a fan of their incredible healing form of nature. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey into holistic healing and how she created the cleanest and powerful brand of elderberry syrup. You will learn about why elderberries are such a potent and truly natural healing herb that belongs in a holistic mama's medicine chest. There is a huge misconception that all elderberries are the same. Research has shown that one specific strain has medicinal properties, and Jessica shares what to look for when buying elderberry products. She also teaches us what ailments elderberries are great for supporting in healing and how they provide us with ample antioxidants that help our and our kids' immune systems in times when they need it most! This is an absolute must-have in our Winter Wellness Kits at home! It's time to stock up and make sure you're ready for the Fall & Winter Season! I can attest that the taste is phenomenal, and my kids love it too, which is rare with many elderberry products. The ingredients are clean and contain nothing you don't want in your body! Thank the heavens!

The endless search for peace leaves us feeling empty and exhausted. We are constantly fed the message that we need to be more, do more, and achieve more, to be enough, and maybe one day we will attain peace. This is a huge fat lie! This belief puts our nervous system in hypermode, and the discord we experience breeds dis-ease and illness. Not only are our lives negatively impacted, but the lives of our children are significantly impacted. Through much life experience in this state of being, I share what I have learned on the path of creating true and lasting peace in my life. There are no tips or tricks, but simply the recognition that the state we seek is already with us; the only thing we must do is to clear away all that blocks us from receiving it!

Being defensive is a sure sign that we are resisting life and restricting love from flowing. In this episode, I share personal experiences of how my defensiveness causes me pain, suffering, and endless discomfort. I also share the truth of what it means when we are defensive and how we can decode this reaction to gain greater wisdom into ourselves, others, and the very experiences that evoke such deep feelings. Our understanding of this defensive mechanism allows us to feel more connected to ourselves and to others, which ultimately is what we are all truly seeking.

Our one true purpose in this lifetime is to become who we have always been. To become the most authentic version, the version of us that was taught to bury herself deep underneath the mask and identity used to keep us safe. Eventually, the mask and fake identity become too heavy to hold, so we must put them down and unravel all that is not aligned with our truth. In the latest episode of the Hippie Moms podcast, my Soul Sister, Angela Ferrari, joins us to walk this path home to ourselves, our authentic selves. In her new book, The Edge of God, she helps us discover what lies beneath all the things that keep us from living a peaceful, ease-full, and freedom-filled life! Angela beautifully shares with us why many of us feel exhausted by life, and how we can connect with our inner compass that guides and infuses us with the life force we seek. This path is not for the meek. It takes courage to swim upstream and live life in a way that is in alignment with our hearts, rather than being sucked in by a superficial and fleeting world. If you are ready to walk the path home to yourself, listen to this conversation, as it will deepen your understanding and remind you of the knowing that you are exactly here and now, perfect. There is nothing you are lacking and nothing more you need to be. So you get to rest in you. My biggest wish for all of us is to discover how freaking powerful we already are, and there is nothing more we need to make it so.

Living our truth is one of the most courageous acts in today's world. In this podcast, I share with you some profound discoveries and vulnerable truths that I have uncovered as I set out to live the most authentic and heart-filled life. This is only for those who are willing to open their hearts and remember that they hold the key to their freedom. I share the steps I've taken to rid my life of discord and negativity that weighed me down for years. If you are a truth seeker, then this podcast is specifically for you!

Do you ever yearn for a profound spiritual experience? A moment in time that completely shifts the way you see your reality? Many people travel extensively around the world to participate in retreats and plant medicine ceremonies, seeking spiritual and mind-altering experiences. Many people are hesitant to try plant medicine because they fear a lack of control over their experience. Did you know that you can have an incredibly insightful and deeply spiritual experience, all from the comfort of your own home? Does that sound crazy? In this episode of The Hippie Moms Podcast, Bernadette Trujillo joins us to share how breathwork can be a simple yet effective healing tool that anyone can participate in. She has overcome deep trauma, which she shares in our conversation. She is dedicated to helping women, especially mothers, regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with their inner child, and reclaim and heal the parts of themselves that have been buried under burnout and busyness. As an explorer of psychedelics and breathwork, I can attest that one can create the most beautiful, profound, and incredibly healing experience simply by using the breath. If you haven't explored breathwork yet, this is the perfect podcast for you! We discuss what to expect, what not to expect, and how to be open to receiving the healing and insight that is waiting for you.

What steals our can easily be identified as the "portals of illusion". These four portals are intricately woven into the tapestry of our lives to such an extent that many of us are unaware of the profound impact they have on our lives. We consistently give our power away and drain our precious life force when we get trapped in these illusions, which can be let go of so easily. In this podcast, I share the main influences that keep us spinning in suffering, and new perspectives that can free us from their grasp. What are they? Well, you'll have to listen!

Tired of continuously searching for answers outside of yourself? In this episode, I share with you the five keys to unlocking the inner wisdom within yourself and explain why this path will lead us directly to exactly what we need in each moment. Our confusion is fueled by the constant need to focus on the world outside of us, when clarity can only be obtained by looking within, the least likely place for us to look. The five keys I share with you are simple yet profound, and they require you to be courageous enough to trust yourself and the wisdom that is revealed to you. When we use these keys to access our inner light, then we can stop seeking in books, courses, people, relationships, and anything else that leads us deeper into the illusory state of our world. I hope that you discover this truth within yourself and trust it with all your heart! Then you will create the life and experience that your soul longs to live!

One of Mother Earth's greatest gifts to humanity is the network of fungi that live below our feet, known as mycelium. This network restores contaminated soil, cleans up toxic radiation, and is an intelligent life-form that allows all plants it connects with to communicate with each other through its rooted network. One of the most controversial plant medicines, magic mushrooms, is part of this incredible and life-sustaining wisdom. Banned in 1968, this ancient medicine was kept from the population and criminalized, eliminating access to its boundless therapeutic benefits. Recently, more and more states are beginning to legalize this ancient medicine for the healing of trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and a multitude of other mental health disorders. We must understand how to approach, integrate, and utilize it with the utmost integrity and care. My experiences with psilocybin include experimenting with large doses in high school, microdosing, and ceremonial containers. In the moments where I've honored the medicine, it has opened my mind and heart in ways that have changed my life. For this reason, I was so excited to have Dr. Lida Fatemi on the most recent episode of The Hippie Moms Podcast to help us understand the benefits, science, dosage, and integration of this ancient medicine. As a physician who suffered from burnout and was haunted by her trauma, Dr. Lida was guided to find more holistic methods in helping herself, other physicians, and her patients to heal from trauma and other mental disorders. Instead of prescribing pills, Dr. Lida has chosen to integrate conscious life practices and plant medicine to elevate and optimize patients' well-being and create a sustainable life they love. She is a trailblazer in the psychedelic movement and medical field. In this episode, she shares her journey of trauma and how specific conscious life practices integrated with psilocybin help her and her patients shift from anxiety-ridden living to a more present and heart-filled life. If you're curious about psilocybin and are open to a perspective that blends science and spirituality, this episode is designed specifically for you!

What would life be like if we lived more in the present moment, with more authenticity, and the constant knowing that each kiss, hug, and word with our loved ones could be our last? How would life be different? I recently met this incredible woman, Kristy LaMariana. We connected right away, and it is evident that fate brought us together. In this episode, Kristy shares her gift to humanity. She inspires us to live with more presence and connectedness to life, others, and most importantly, ourselves. She has over 30 years of experience in the healing arts. She holds a Master of Science in Art Psychotherapy, is a Reiki Master in both Shamanic and Angelic lineages, is a certified Ericksonian Clinical Hypnotherapist, and is a trained Past Life Regressionist. Dr. Raymond Mood, the pioneer of near-death studies, also privately mentored her. He coined the term "near-death experience." Kristy shares how we as mothers can live with deeper intention and groundedness. We discuss what is beyond death and how we can approach our impermanence with more awareness, grace, love, and compassion, transforming how we live each day.

In today's world, keeping ourselves and our children fed can be exhausting. We constantly look outside of ourselves to figure out what to and not to eat. Navigating the food system is already challenging—we all get that—so let's stop fighting it and create a new one, one bite at a time! In this episode, we discover: - Why do all of our senses profoundly impact what and how we eat? - Simple changes in how we serve our kids' food can shift their taste buds and increase their food diversity (HELLO PICKY EATERS!) - The ancient traditions of sourcing and creating food that save us money and give us more of the nutrients we need! - How stress we create around food can be the source of picky eating, and how to give yourself and your kids more grace at the dinner table. - We need to take action to eliminate ultra-processed foods from our lives forever, and he explains why it is so simple! - A delicious seasoning that adds micronutrients to food and enhances flavor (even to junk food like pizza). It's something that the whole family will love! - Much, much more! So join us in this fantastic conversation right now!

If you are like most humans, you have an innate inner desire to "find your purpose" and fulfill your mission on earth. It's a fire that burns within us, urging us to accomplish our soul's goal and reason for traveling to Earth. It can feel like a longing, craving, and constant hunger that begs to be satiated. I truly believed my children, my husband, and being the ideal mother/podcaster/influencer would fulfill that longing, but instead they only made it feel more ravenous inside of me. My failure stemmed from the insatiable thoughts that I needed to be more, do more, have more, and change more. My failure tormented me and always left me feeling unworthy and not enough. Then, through my deep soul journey, the truth revealed itself, and I shared it in this episode of The Hippie Moms Podcast.

With the incredible increase in the use of electronics, screens, Wi-Fi routers, and countless other technology devices, these disharmonic frequencies significantly impact our energetic fields and our precious bodies. Thankfully, Carrie Perez is an EMF protection expert. In episode 196 of the Hippie Moms Podcast, she shares insight and ways to mitigate EMFs so that our bodies and nervous systems can heal and relax as much as possible in a constantly "plugged-in" world. Her simple tips empower us to take those baby steps that support our family as we navigate this unprecedented time. It will blow your mind to discover the devices many of us use that we may not even consider contributing to our EMF exposure. It may be impossible to rid our lives of these frequencies completely; however, there are many simple mitigation practices that we can integrate that will help our minds and bodies feel happier, calmer, and less chaotic. Most importantly, protect our children's bodies, which are growing rapidly. Listen to this episode and gain the knowledge you need to make better decisions in keeping you and your family safe from EMFs.

Are you like almost everyone in America, confused on what to eat? So was Hilary Boynton for the majority of her life. She suffered from countless illnesses and her body was breaking down as early as high school! Like the majority of women, she was put on birth control, Accutane, and swallowed by the sickcare system that only created more dis-ease in her body. After she got married, she suffered multiple miscarriages and went through the medical ringer of infertility treatments. Little did she know that her journey would ultimately lead her to co-author a famous cookbook and create a program that would change the lives of children and families worldwide! In this fascinating episode, Hilary walks us through her experience of the typical journey of an American woman and her discovery of nutrient-dense foods that ultimately led to her healing. She shares specific resources, diets, and ways of eating that altered the trajectory of her life. You will learn how cooking and sustainability can alter your and your family's health! It's my greatest wish that you feel inspired and empowered to regain your health by utilizing the most precious and sacred medicine Mother Earth has to offer, real whole food! Are you ready? Dive in!

Every mother has moments in life that demand her to rise and heal old wounds. In this extremely open and honest episode, I share my moments and my wounds in that you, as a mama, know that you are not alone and that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

A mother's mental and emotional load of everyday life is already full. Add in the holidays, and it's easy to see why many of us feel disappointed, lonely, and overwhelmed. The invisible work we do day in and day out so easily goes unnoticed, and in this episode, I bring to light the true value of mothers and the creative energy they bring to life every day. So many of us struggle during this time of year, and it's time to get clear about what we truly want and have the courage to create it. I hope that this message inspires you to be a conscious co-creator not only in everyday life but also during the hectic holidays!

In this episode. wild fermentation expert, Monica Sidarious teaches us: - What are the miraculous powers of wild fermentation, and why are they so beneficial to humans? - How can we incorporate these healing foods into our diets? - The two most healing "foods" to start with immediately. - The benefits of infusing your body with actual, unprocessed collagen. - Easy tips to make bone broth. - The difference between wild fermentation and starter fermentation. - Why bacteria on different vegetables is the key to diversifying our gut bacteria to create robust health. - Simple tips for creating sauerkraut - The magnitude of what this healing food can do for our bodies, our minds, and our spirits! Let's dive in!

The most precious gift we mothers have is our gut instinct. It's a powerful force that can tell us anything and everything we need to know. The problem is that most of us are too distracted to notice it and even more so to trust it. This episode offers a deeper discussion of our superpower and the simple things and ways of being that can activate and amplify its voice within us!