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Real Food, Nourished Moms: Rethinking Pregnancy Nutrition with Lily Nichols Pregnancy comes with plenty of food rules—but how much do we hear about what to eat to truly nourish ourselves? In this episode of Unapologetic Living, I’m joined by Lily Nichols, registered dietitian/nutritionist, researcher, and author of Real Food for Pregnancy, to explore her approach to nourishing both mother and baby. Our conversation takes a closer look at conventional prenatal nutrition advice, the research behind Lily’s work, and what a real-food approach can look like in everyday life. From pregnancy through postpartum, the focus is on helping women feel informed, supported, and confident about their food choices. Topics include: What Lily means by “real food” for pregnancyWhy she questions some conventional prenatal nutrition recommendationsNutrient-dense foods and the role of proteinWhere prenatal supplements fit into the pictureNavigating food fears and confusing adviceNourishing mothers during postpartum recovery and breastfeedingConnect with Lily: Explore her book and resources at lilynicholsrdn.com/real-food-for-pregnancy. If this conversation resonates with you, share it with a mother or mother-to-be—and subscribe to Unapologetic Living for more conversations that encourage you to question the rules, trust yourself, and live well.

Send us Fan Mail What can martial arts teach us about how we move through life? Sifu Sam Widerschein of Aun Loon Gwan Kung Fu in Louisville, Kentucky, joins me to share his journey with tai chi and kung fu and the lessons he has learned through his own practice and years of teaching. We explore mindset, breathing, presence, and moving meditation—and how these practices can help us become more aware of ourselves and how we respond to life’s challenges. We also discuss tai chi for longevity, the role of practice in mental well-being and sobriety, and what it means to keep growing at every age and stage of life. Beyond physical movement, this conversation touches on purpose, connection, and what Sam believes are the most important things we are here to learn and do. In this episode: Sam’s personal story with tai chi and kung fuWhat teaching people of different ages and abilities has taught himMindset and the practice of improving yourselfFinding presence through breath and movementMoving meditation: bringing awareness into actionTai chi for longevity and lifelong movementMental well-being, sobriety, and the value of a steady practiceBeginning—and growing—at any stage of lifeSam’s perspective on purpose and what matters mostConnect with Sifu Sam: Aun Loon Gwan Kung Fu Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail If you have ever looked in the mirror and wondered, What is happening to my body?—you are definitely not alone. In this episode of Unapologetic Living, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Christina Enzmann for an honest and informative conversation about perimenopause, changing hormones, weight gain, body composition, and the many unexpected changes women may experience during midlife. Dr. Enzmann explains why the approaches that worked for us in our twenties and thirties may no longer work the same way during perimenopause. We discuss how hormonal changes can affect metabolism, sleep, energy, mood, appetite, and where the body stores fat. We also explore why weight gain is not always as simple as eating too much or exercising too little. This conversation is not about fighting our bodies or trying to look exactly as we did when we were younger. It is about understanding what our bodies are experiencing, asking better questions, and learning how to support ourselves through this transition. In this episode, we discuss: What perimenopause is and when it can beginWhy many women gain weight during midlifeChanges in metabolism and body compositionThe connection between hormones, sleep, stress, and weightWhy old diet and exercise strategies may stop workingThe importance of strength training and maintaining muscleHow nutrition can support the body during perimenopauseHormone therapy and other possible treatment optionsWhy women deserve better information about this stage of lifeHow to work with your changing body instead of constantly fighting itAbout Dr. Christina Enzmann Dr. Christina Enzmann, MD, PhD, is a board-certified gynecologist, a certified menopause practitioner through The Menopause Society, and a physician trained in functional medicine and nutritional endocrinology. Her work focuses on helping women understand and address the underlying causes of midlife health changes, including perimenopause and menopause symptoms, metabolic health, hormone balance, bone health, gut health, and vaginal health. Learn more about Dr. Christina Enzmann at: Website: https://drchristinaenzmann.com/ If this episode helped you feel a little less confused—or a little less alone—please share it with another woman who may be asking, What is happening to my body? Remember: Your body is not betraying you. It is changing, and you deserve the information and support you need to care for it. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail How Sex Ed Failed Us: The Body Literacy We Were Never Taught A Conversation with Chanana McGarry of Womb Literacy How much do you really know about your own cycle? WATCH HERE:  SEX ED FAILED YOU: 3 Things 9 out of 10 Women Wish Someone Had Told Them Sooner For many of us, sex education barely scratched the surface. We learned about periods, pregnancy, and birth control—but very little about how to actually understand and interpret the signals of our own bodies. In this episode of Unapologetic Living, I sit down with Chanana McGarry, Fertility Awareness Educator and founder of Womb Literacy, to talk about the education so many of us never received. We explore: • What traditional sex education left out • What “womb literacy” and body literacy actually mean • Understanding ovulation and the menstrual cycle • Cervical fluid and basal body temperature as fertility signs • Fertility awareness vs. period-tracking apps • Hormonal and non-hormonal birth control • The menstrual cycle as a window into overall health • Becoming a more informed advocate for your own body • Reconnecting with and understanding the signals of the female body This conversation is ultimately about knowledge, curiosity, informed choice, and developing a deeper relationship with the body you live in every day. Maybe sex ed failed us—but it’s never too late to learn what we should have been taught. Connect with Chanana: WombLiteracy.com Email: [email protected] Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Unapologetic Living, I sit down with obstetrician Dr. Stuart “Stu” Fischbein for a thought-provoking conversation about pregnancy, birth, informed consent, and a woman's right to be an active participant in decisions about her own body. Dr. Stu spent 28 years attending hospital births before moving into home-birth obstetrics and working collaboratively with midwives. Today, he teaches and speaks internationally about physiological birth, breech and twin birth skills, informed consent, and the importance of preserving options for women and families.  We talk about how fear can shape pregnancy and birth, why interventions have become so common, and what may be lost when protocols begin replacing individualized care. We also explore the difference between being informed and simply being told what to do—and why women should feel empowered to ask questions, understand risks and benefits, seek another opinion, and make decisions that align with their own values. Stuart James Fischbein MD is a community-based obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births, Breech birth at home: outcomes of 60 breech and 109 cephalic planned home and birth center births and Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner. After completing his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Stu, as he is known, spent 24 years assisting women with hospital birthing and, for the next 12+ years, was a homebirth obstetrician who worked directly with midwives assisting local Southern California families. Since retiring from attending home births in late 2022, Dr. Stu has turned his focus to traveling around the world as a lecturer and advocate for reteaching breech & twin birth skills, respect for the normalcy of birth and honoring informed consent. He hosts the weekly Birthing Instincts Podcast with co-host Blyss Young and together they offer hope, reassurance and safe, honest evidence supported choices for those women who understand pregnancy is a normal bodily function not to be feared.  Follow him on Instagram @birthinginstincts. He can be reached via the websites www.birthinginstincts.com & www.birthinginstinctspodcast.com Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail What if becoming more whole isn’t about getting rid of the darker parts of ourselves—but learning to understand and embrace them? In this episode of Unapologetic Living, I sit down with Betty Guadagno, aka Buddha Betty, for a raw and fascinating conversation about the shadow side—the parts of ourselves we may hide, judge, avoid, or wish weren’t there. Betty’s own story is one of profound transformation. After years of addiction, loss, trauma, and hitting rock bottom, a life-changing spiritual experience sent her down an entirely different path. Today, she is a transformation coach, spiritual guide, co-founder of The Wheel: Transformation in Motion, and someone who isn’t afraid to explore the messy, uncomfortable parts of being human. We talk about what shadow work actually means, why “love and light” isn’t always enough, the beliefs and patterns we carry with us, and what can happen when we stop running from the pieces of ourselves we don’t particularly like. Because maybe living unapologetically isn't about becoming some perfectly healed version of ourselves. Maybe it's about learning to own all of who we are—the light, the dark, and everything in between. If you've ever wondered why the same patterns keep showing up in your life—or felt like there are parts of yourself you'd rather not look at—this conversation is for you. Learn more about Buddha Betty: buddhabetty.com Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail What if your struggles with food aren’t really about food at all? In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Mara Fox, Somatic Nutritional Counselor and creator of Somatic Eating®, for a fascinating conversation about our relationship with food, our bodies, and our nervous systems. We talk about why emotional eating, overeating, restricting, cravings, and other food behaviors may be communicating something deeper—and why simply trying harder, following another diet, or relying on willpower often misses the bigger picture. Stephanie shares how learning to listen to the body can help us better understand what we’re truly hungry for, both physically and emotionally. We dive into: The connection between food and the nervous systemWhy our eating patterns can be a form of communication from the bodyEmotional hunger vs. physical hungerWhy we sometimes use food to create comfort, safety, or regulationHow past experiences and trauma can influence our relationship with foodMoving away from shame and judgment around eatingLearning to recognize hunger, fullness, cravings, sensations, and other signals from the bodyWhat it means to feel safe and at home in your bodyUsing curiosity instead of criticism when looking at our food choicesCreating a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food—and ultimately with ourselvesThis conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing our relationship with food isn't necessarily about gaining more control. Sometimes it's about slowing down, listening inward, and understanding what our bodies have been trying to tell us all along. Learn more about Stephanie and Somatic Eating® at stephaniemara.com Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Travis and I continue to dig into what modern birth gets wrong.  We dive into how the culture at large has created a medical diagnosis and procedure out of a natural physiological process, how so many of the interventions used in the hospital are the exact cause of so many negative labor and delivery outomes, and how to educate yourself so that you can have an empowering experience.   Travis is known as the doula.dude on Instagram! He and his wife had a freebirth and he now shares his insight and wisdom to other men and women on how we have been duped on birth, how to navigate your way through the medical model of what we know pregnancy and birth today and how to support women through pregnancy and birthing (whether at home or in a hospital).  Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an old wound, fear, grief, or pattern suddenly shows up again—and you find yourself thinking, Wait, I thought I already healed this? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leslie B. Newman, positive psychology expert, author, speaker, and longtime student of mindfulness and holistic well-being. We talk about why personal growth isn't a straight line and explore Leslie's concept of The Spiral Path—the idea that returning to an old struggle doesn't necessarily mean we're moving backward. Sometimes we're meeting the same experience from a completely different place, with more awareness, wisdom, compassion, and choice. We dive into self-trust, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, inner guidance, limiting beliefs, and the small shifts that can change the way we respond to life's challenges. We also explore what it means to stop judging ourselves for where we "should" be and instead recognize the growth that has already taken place. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out to be growing. Sometimes the path brings us back around so we can see just how far we've come. Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail What if the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to hide, suppress, or judge are actually inviting us into greater wholeness? In this episode, we’re talking about the upcoming Sacred Shadow Festival, presented by Body Mind Soul Productions. Happening October 10, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, the festival is described as “An Exploration of Shadow and Light: A Journey into Wholeness.”  We explore what it means to meet our shadow—the emotions, experiences, patterns, and pieces of ourselves we may have pushed away—and why embracing both our darkness and our light can be an important part of becoming more fully ourselves. We also dive into what you can expect at the festival, including workshops, one-on-one healing sessions, mainstage experiences, and experiential vendors, all designed to create opportunities for exploration, connection, and self-discovery.  This conversation is an invitation to get curious about the parts of yourself you may have been avoiding and consider a different question: What if your shadow isn't something to get rid of, but something to listen to? Learn more about the Sacred Shadow Festival, tickets & ways to support Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail What if healing requires us to look beyond our thoughts and address the whole person—body, mind, emotions, and spirit? In this episode, I sit down with Cristine Hull, PhD, an integrative mental health practitioner, author, and creator of the Love Solve Method. Cristine's background includes substance-abuse therapy, school psychology, clinical mental-health counseling, EMDR training, and a doctorate in Natural Medicine. Her work combines conventional psychological approaches with complementary and spiritual practices.  We talk about why healing isn't always one-size-fits-all and explore the connection between our physical health, thought patterns, emotions, relationships, and spiritual lives. Cristine also shares pieces of her own story—including walking away from a life that no longer felt authentic, stepping into the unknown, deepening her faith, and ultimately creating a very different life for herself.  We dive into self-awareness, trauma, relationships, brain chemistry, emotional patterns, holistic mental health, faith, and what it can mean to come back into alignment with yourself. This conversation is an invitation to get curious about your own healing: Are you treating individual symptoms, or are you paying attention to the whole you? Learn more about Cristine and her work: CristineHull.com Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Travis Stroud, the Doula Dude, for a thought-provoking conversation about pregnancy, childbirth, and the questions many families are beginning to ask. We explore common beliefs surrounding pregnancy, the role of medical interventions during labor, how birth has evolved within modern healthcare, and why informed choice matters. Travis shares why he believes pregnancy is a normal physiological process rather than an illness, his passion for educating and supporting families, and his mission to help parents feel more confident, empowered, and informed as they navigate one of life's most transformative experiences. This conversation encourages listeners to ask questions, explore the available evidence, understand their options, and become active participants in making the birth decisions that feel right for them and their families. Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail In this solo-sode I share my journey of motherhood to mother of the groom and the beautiful ache of letting go.   Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail GET MARTHA'S BOOK + LIMITED-TIME BONUSES (JULY 24–28 ONLY) CONNECTED: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease Amazon Direct Link: https://a.co/d/0fId6WlE Book Bonus Page: http://biotiquest.com/bookbonus **From July 24 to July 28, grab the Kindle edition of CONNECTED for only $1.99! When you purchase during this special 5-day promotion, you will also receive exclusive, limited-time book bonuses with your purchase.** When Martha Carlin's husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at just 44 years old, she was told there was little that could be done beyond managing symptoms. Instead of accepting that answer, Martha embarked on a decades-long journey to uncover the hidden causes of chronic disease—a journey that would transform her life and contribute to the rapidly evolving field of microbiome science.  In this thought-provoking conversation, Martha shares the deeply personal story behind her new book, Connected: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease, exploring how the trillions of microbes living within us may influence everything from digestion and immunity to brain health, inflammation, metabolism, and even neurological disease.  Together, we discuss why chronic illness is often a systems problem rather than an isolated diagnosis, how environmental toxins, nutrition, stress, and lifestyle impact our internal ecosystem, and why asking better questions may be one of the most powerful tools we have for protecting our health. Martha also offers practical insights into supporting a healthier microbiome and explains why personalized approaches are essential—because there is no one-size-fits-all path to wellness.  Whether you're navigating a chronic illness, caring for someone you love, or simply curious about the science behind gut health, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what it truly means to be connected. In this episode, you'll learn:  How love and loss led Martha into the world of microbiome research.  Why the gut and brain are far more connected than most people realize.  The surprising relationship between Parkinson's disease and gut health.  How environmental toxins and modern lifestyles may influence chronic illness.  Why missing beneficial microbes may affect long-term health.  The role stress and emotional well-being play in physical health.  Practical ways to support a healthier microbiome through everyday choices.  Why curiosity, resilience, and questioning conventional wisdom can open the door to new possibilities in healing. A question to leave you with: What if the answers to better health aren't about treating isolated symptoms—but about understanding how everything in your body is connected? Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, I sits down with Betsy Pake to discuss self-trust, personal transformation, and what happens when women stop abandoning themselves in order to keep everyone else comfortable. Drawing from her work as a master coach and creator of the Navigate Method™, Betsy shares how our greatest challenges can become invitations to reconnect with who we truly are.  Together, we explore the patterns that keep women stuck, the courage it takes to listen to your inner voice, and why true freedom begins when you stop looking outside yourself for permission. Betsy's blend of neuroscience, trauma-informed coaching, and personal experience offers a refreshing perspective on healing, relationships, and creating a life that feels aligned and authentic.  In This Episode, We Discuss:  Why so many women lose themselves while trying to keep the peace  The importance of self-trust in making difficult life decisions  Healing old patterns that keep us stuck  Navigating relationship challenges from the inside out  How fear and uncertainty can become catalysts for growth  The connection between neuroscience, mindset, and transformation  Learning to listen to your intuition and inner wisdom  Creating a life that feels authentic, aligned, and fulfilling Key Takeaways: ✨ You cannot create a fulfilling life while abandoning yourself. ✨ Clarity comes from turning inward, not seeking more outside advice. ✨ Growth often begins when we're willing to tell ourselves the truth. ✨ The most important relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself. Connect with Betsy: 🌐 Betsy Pake Official Website 🎙️ The Art of Living Big Podcast Get Patched!  Start Breathing & Find Your Flow!  Join the Unapologetic Living: Inner Circle Unapologetic Living is independently produced, and all podcast expenses currently come out of my own pocket.  Your subscription helps support the show and allows me to continue bringing you meaningful, honest conversations. Receive exclusive bonus content, access to our private Facebook community, and a special discount on my upcoming book, Support the show Stay Connected with Elizabeth Join the Fusion Community!  Sign Up for Elizabeth's Newsletter Website: www.fusionbodyworkandwellness.com Instagram:   @fusionbodyworkandwellness @theselfloveleap_ Find her latest on YouTube GET PATCHED! Order Elizabeth's Book 29 Days: The Self-Love Leap Elevate Your Healing Toolbox with Musical Breathwork Become the Sex Goddess You Are with Vaginal Gymnastics & Pompoir Save 15 % on PRoZe products when you use PROMO CODE: FusionWellness