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Dr. Stephanie Zgraggen, the Founder and Clinical Director of Lime and Lotus, joins us on today’s episode! Stephanie is a functional medicine doctor, specializing in thyroid and adrenals, as well as a natural female hormone expert. Her private practice is centered on functional endocrinology, lifestyle modification and whole food supplementation. Her mission is to help women reclaim their hormonal health and feminine vitality naturally. Today, Stephanie shares with us why she decided to study holistic health practices, how she helps her clients, what we should be asking our doctors, and so much more. We Chat About: Being her own health advocate Where to start in order to be your own advocate   Hormone differences to pay attention to Stress affecting the body, which then affects your period Getting yourself back in balance Advice about the health journey Birth control The gluten + dairy connection with hormonal issues Menopause and Liz not ready to age Stephanie’s go-to supplements + nutrients Extra care around pregnancy + preparing for pregnancy Resources: Learn more: limeandlotus.com Instagram: @drzgraggen Detox Your Morning Routine 28 Day Hormone Reset Detox Program Empowered Voice Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Join our FB Group: Finding Your Shine Podcast Tribe Mentioned

15 Apr 20191h

Hey Finding Your Shine fam, it’s just me, Nina, on the pod today! While Liz is livin’ it up in Italy, I thought it would be the perfect time to come on and have a solo episode. For the episode today, I’m giving you all the juicy details of my second round of Empowered Mind, Empowered Body, which is launching in just a few short weeks. I’ll be sharing how much the first group loved their experience, my takeaways from leading it, why I find group coaching such an incredible tool, and so much more!   We Chat About: What to expect from this program Why I started the group course How you can participate Is this for you? Testimonials from the first round of Empowered Mind, Empowered Body Special offer just for FYS listeners!   Resources: Learn more: Empowered Mind, Empowered Body code SHINE50 Instagram: @nourishedwithnina   Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Join our FB Group: Finding Your Shine Podcast Tribe Instagram: @findingyourshinepodcast Email: hello@findingyourshinepodcast.com Finding Your Shine is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

8 Apr 201919min

Kelsey Aida joins us on the pod today! Kelsey is a new friend of Nina’s, and an expert in self-love, manifestation, feng shui, and so many cool other things, plus she’s an author, too. She’s basically everything we want to be! Kelsey has an amazing story of healing herself from a deep depression, and is here today to share the tools and practices that she used. Kelsey also just launched a brand new course all about self-love and how YOU can achieve it, so we talk all about that, too! We Chat About: Why Kelsey started diving into healing work Real life roadblocks Changing your perspective Using a gratitude journal The Law of Attraction, breakin’ it down Self-Love + Kelsey’s new course Anxiety protecting you + finding the value Resources: Learn more: kelseyaida.com Instagram: @kelseyaida Youtube: Kelsey Aida Read: #ActuallyICan Radical Self-Love Course Empowered Voice Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Join our FB Group: Finding Your Shine Podcast Tribe Instagram: @findingyourshinepodcast Email: hello@findingyourshinepodcast.com...Mentioned in

1 Apr 201954min

We are so excited to have our dear friend, Samantha Oliver, back on the pod! Sam is the voice behind the Gooey Podcast– which we were recently interviewed on! Today, the three of us are catching up on life, sharing ghost stories, and laughing about how crazy we may sound. Sam also shares what inspired her to start a podcast, what is in store for Gooey this year, and how she sparks inspiration wherever she goes. We loved this fun convo with Sam, and we can’t wait for you to give this episode a listen.   We Chat About: Sam’s creatively fluid lifestyle Her podcast, Gooey Mercury Retrograde So… Sam sees dead people? Profound 5 year old Liz The inspiration to move around What is coming for Gooey The need for more femininity Sparking inspiration Manifesting random experiences + being a Projector   Resources: Learn more: friedeggsnsam.com/gooeypodcast Instagram: @samantharaeoliver ; @gooeypodcast   Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Join our FB Group: Finding Your Shine Podcast Tribe Instagram: @findingyourshinepodcast Email: hello@findingyourshinepodcast.com Finding Your Shine is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control...

25 Mars 201949min

Kate Bee joins us today on the pod! Kate is a coach, and the founder of The Sober School, an online platform with the mission to help women stop drinking in order to create alcohol-free lives that they love. In our conversation today with Kate, we talk about different ways to make not drinking be manageable, changing habits around alcohol, and the program that she offers for women wanting to make the change to stop drinking alcohol.   We Chat About: Kate’s experience that led her to creating The Sober School Sober forever or sober-curious? Rock bottom alcoholics Cultural differences with alcohol + the pressure around drinking The changes that Kate sees in her clients How Kate runs her program Advice around releasing the need for alcohol at special occasions Replacement beverages But what about the antioxidants in wine?! Breaking traditions   Resources: Learn more: thesoberschool.com Instagram: @thesoberschool Empowered Voice   Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Join our FB Group: Finding Your Shine Podcast Tribe Instagram: @findingyourshinepodcast Email: hello@findingyourshinepodcast.com Finding Your Shine is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and...

18 Mars 201950min

On the pod today we are joined by Amanda Sharratt! Amanda is a financial coach and self-proclaimed spender, who is most known for knocking out over $140,000 of debt in less than 4 years! After reaching her own financial goals, Amanda knew that she had to share her tools with others, which is what inspired her to begin financial coaching and blogging. In this conversation, the three of of talk about how Amanda and her husband became debt-free, how you too can begin your journey to financial freedom, and SO much more. We Chat About: Who Amanda was prior to being debt-free How Financial Peace University works Balancing a good life with tackling debt Big habits to shift when wanting to become debt-free Getting down to the nitty-gritty debt details The debt-free scream How a coach can help you get to being debt-free The “baby steps” Credit cards: should we have them? Renting vs. buying Car leasing Differing spending mindsets The “should’s” around money + listening to yourself Investing and saving Communicating your goals to your family and friends Resources: Learn more: amandasharratt.com Instagram: @amanda_sharratt Listen: The Money Saving Minute Financial Peace University Empowered Voice Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Mentioned in this

11 Mars 20191h

We have Sarah Merrill on the pod today! Sarah is a comedian and the creator behind Big Kid Problems, a social media platform dedicated to not wanting to #adult. We don’t know about you, but we TOTALLY relate! Sarah never planned for her platform to grow as much as it has, and is a sought after social media expert because of it. She also uses her media presence as a way to connect and speak to a wider audience. This interview with Sarah is so great, not only because she’s hilarious, but because she’s a stand for women to share their voice, which we fully support. We Chat About: What Big Kid Problems is all about Building a platform Where she gets inspiration from Exploring stand-up comedy + college majors The OG big kid problems that Sarah had Being on the Steve Harvey show + working with PR Faking it until you make it Adulting problems across all ages Moving from New York to Los Angeles The stereotyping around females in comedy Launching her podcast Resources: Learn more: bigkidproblems.com Instagram: @bigkidproblems ; @sarahamerrill_ Listen: Big Kid Problems Podcast Watch: Ali Wong Empowered Voice Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Join our FB Group: Mentioned

4 Mars 201955min

Our guest today, Lauren Schwab, has had some seriously intense moments throughout her life! Lauren is the creator of Unplugged Mornings, which focuses on unplugging from the outside world in order for you to truly connect with yourself. She also hosts incredible retreats, and is combining her passions for health, wellness, and helping others to make an impact in this world. If you are ready to sign up for Lauren’s retreat in March, be sure to mention Finding Your Shine at checkout for $600 off! We are SO excited for you to hear this episode!   We Chat About: Figuring out her WHY How Lauren and Nina met The INSANE hoops that the Universe put Lauren through Living in a cave for 60 days– NO BIG DEAL Growing from her experience in a cave Actually becoming unplugged The Unplugged Retreat How Lauren balances plugging in and unplugging   Resources: Learn more: unpluggedmornings.com ; laurenschwab.com Instagram: @_laurenschwab Empowered Voice   Connect With Us: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Join our Patreon Page: Finding Your Shine Podcast Join our FB Group: Finding Your Shine Podcast Tribe Instagram: @findingyourshinepodcast Email: hello@findingyourshinepodcast.com Finding Your Shine is produced by Podcast MastersMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without...

1 Mars 201945min