Nicholas Carter, an ecologist and environmental researcher, examines our food system and its impact on the environment. Our food choices greatly impact the planet, and the more we can make informed choices the easier it will be to shift towards sustainable ways to live and thrive with our ecosystem, not against it. We cover: problems with today’s industrialized model strengths and weaknesses of regenerative grazing  if dairy can be regenerative the environmental impact between plant vs animal agriculture If the government should play a bigger role in stewarding the earth  which dietary pattern is optimal to support our planetary health Sponsors: OSEA: enter the code ELLENPOD for 10% off https://oseamalibu.com/products/plumping-hydration-duo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=082023_PLUMPINGDUO_ellenfisher Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher WHERE TO FIND NICHOLAS CARTER https://www.plantbaseddata.org Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠Birth Course⁠ ⁠Recipe ebooks⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch the Podcast⁠

Few topics are more hotly debated than nutrition. With contradictory messaging abundant, it can be difficult to discern credible health advice and navigate which dietary patterns are optimal for our health and longevity.  Simon Hill, nutritionist and host of The Proof Podcast, cuts through the noise and breaks down today’s most popular diets and trends. Simon has a healthy obsession with nutritional science and uses reliable science-based information to form his dietary thesis philosophy. He focuses on nuanced, evidence-based research instead of biased black and white thinking. While science is not perfect, we do have clear biomarkers for longevity and preventing our #1 killers, and this episode goes into how these trends stack up against those markers. With so many experts letting their biases get in the way to form nutritional recommendations, Simon is the nutrition resource we need right now. In this episode we cover:  Popular diets: Paleo, Carnivore, Vegan, Keto, Plant Paradox, & Nourishing Traditions What “ancestral diets” get right and wrong Saturated fat vs. PUFAS Popular Trends: Butter, Bone Broth, anti-nutrients, seed oils, etc Eating to survive vs. eating for longevity  Why what’s “natural” isn’t necessarily what’s best for long term health Simon's resources in YouTube description box HERE Sponsor: Anima Mundi Herbals | enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher WHERE TO FIND SIMON Website Instagram Podcast Youtube WHERE TO FIND ME Birth Course Recipe ebooks Instagram Watch the Podcast

In this fiery conversation with my husband and friends Amelia and Matt, we discuss and debate the meaning and value of sex, marriage, and monogamous vs. polyamorous relationships.  Amelia and Matt recently celebrated their love in a non traditional marriage ceremony after dating for 5 years. They practice consensual non monogamy and value freedom, self expression and evolution as the foundation of their relationship. They share polar opposite life experiences to me and my husband Andrew, who have only ever been with each other intimately and waited until we were married to have sex. We’ve been together for over 20 years, started dating when we were 15 and 16 years old and our marriage vows are based in a life long commitment of growth and unconditional love, through the easy times and the hard times. We get into our differing perspectives on love and if having multiple sexual partners (either at the same time or throughout our lives) is best for society, raising children, and ourselves as individuals.  Sponsors: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) ⁠⁠https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher We discuss topics such as: problems within monogamy vs polyamory for relationships, children, and society  The purpose and meaning of sex - is it sacred, solely for pleasure, etc? If our biology tells us anything about our optimal design for relationships Boundaries within non monogamy and polyamory. Should we give into all our impulses? What is the most supportive type of family environment for raising children? Is there a “one size fits all” for sex and relationships? Where to find Amelia and Matt Instagram Website  Youtube Where to find me ⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

As a new mother, we want to give our baby the best nutrition and care. It is of our highest priority, and feeling empowered with nutritional information and support is so crucial to helping mom’s feel confident during the postpartum phase. In this follow up episode with two dietitians Whitney and Alex from Plant Based Juniors, we sit down to discuss postpartum care, optimal nutrition for mothers, and a dive into starting baby on solid foods.  I loved this conversation about the messy yet beautiful journey of the postpartum experience, and value all the information and expertise Whitney and Alex share. Both mothers to predominantly plant-based children themselves, Plant Based Juniors was created because they saw a need for easy-to-access information on evidence-based nutrition for pregnancy and kids. They’ve since helped families all around the world feel confident and empowered in nourishing their families with plants as the primary focus. In this episode we cover tips for successful breastfeeding, what the science says about raising children plant-based, baby led weaning, and much much more! I hope you enjoy today’s episode. Sponsor: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) ⁠https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 We also cover: Nutrition considerations for postpartum mothers and throughout the breastfeeding journey If diet plays a role in successful breastfeeding Starting baby on solid foods & what the research says  The optimal foods to start baby on Picky eating and how to introduce new flavor profiles  The importance of food play and food exposure  The research around raising plant based kids and more. WHERE TO FIND WHITNEY & ALEX ⁠website⁠ ⁠instagram⁠ ⁠Learning Center⁠ ⁠Course⁠ WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

One of the reasons why I started this podcast was to expand my passion of engaging in deep conversations with others because, meaningful dialogue lights me up. We could all benefit from expanding our healthy communication skills, which is why I was so excited to talk to Richard Newman, a keynote speaker, coach, speechwriter, and an award-winning expert in communication, storytelling, and influence.  Richard Newman is an introvert who has dedicated decades to understanding and improving communication. He is the CEO and Founder of UK Body Talk, a global leader in training on the science of communication. His team has coached over 120,000 people including Microsoft, London Business School, NYU, and many more Fortune 500 companies. This episode covers how to cultivate healthy communication in all kinds of relationships including work, romantic, family, and friends. Sponsor Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher This episode covers:  How to communicate peacefully with those you disagree with to create a positive outcome Communication techniques that can create respect, fruitfulness, and results  The connection between mental health and emotional wellbeing with communication Important strategies everyone can use before important conversations to ensure better outcomes The age of digital communication and how it can lead to surface level relationships How to avoid conflict, by recognizing the difference between the facts and the story your ego tells you The difference between internal vs external validation and why it’s an important distinction  How to be a change-maker and do meaningful work. And much more  WHERE TO FIND RICHARD NEWMAN  Body Talk Instagram  Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠⁠

I sit down with Dr. Klaper, an internationally recognized teacher, speaker, and gifted medical practitioner who’s been helping patients reverse chronic illness with plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine for the last 40 years. In this episode we hone in on optimal nutrition to prevent America’s biggest killers - heart disease and diet-related cancers.  We know that dietary patterns are a key component to preventing and even reversing many common diseases that are prevalent here in the US. Yet this education is still rarely taught to our medical students, emphasized in the medical course curriculum, or even discussed in the general population. Dr. Klaper and I also discuss how to build a nutritious plate with plant-forward nutrition and what specific foods help protect you against these diseases. Sponsors: SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything athttps://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher We also cover:  How prevalent diet-related cancers are in America today Lifestyle risks like smoking, pollution, chemicals, and stress and how this effects disease in the body Hormone driven cancers such breast, prostate, and colon cancer Why the medical community doesn’t often speak about diet for cancer prevention  What dietary steps you can take to reduce the risk of generating cancer  If sugar feeds cancer growth What specific foods protect against diet-related cancers What steps can you take to prevent / reverse high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease Why there is so much conflicting public opinion on if animal products and processed meats causes heart disease  The effect a heavily processed food diet has on increasing the risk of disease  What other factors are related to health and the prevention of disease besides diet WHERE TO FIND DR. KLAPER instagram website Moving Medicine Forward WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠⁠

Birth is one of the most sacred and important experiences in a mother’s life and every woman has the right to true informed consent and refusal in the birthing process. Too often women are not given all their options with unbiased information but are instead coerced into decisions that benefit the doctor’s convenience, our broken medical system, and their pockets.  Dr Stuart Fischbein, a rare gem in the world of physicians. packs this episode with information on making informed choices and ensuring bodily autonomy in the birthing process. He’s a practicing obstetrician since 1986 who supports VBAC and specializes in community based natural breech & twin birthing and is a strong believer in the midwifery model of care. He travels around the country and internationally teaching the disappearing art of breech delivery and his podcast, Birthing Instincts, is helping women all over the world reclaim their power in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This episode covers: Dr. Stu’s story from being a practicing OBGYN in the hospital to assisting midwives at home with breech and twin deliveries Problems with our standard medical birthing model The cascade of interventions that happen in a hospital setting The prevalence of personal bias in scientific papers and poorly controlled research Red flags when choosing a practitioner Birth as a medical problem versus a normal natural function of the human female body VBAC safety vs risk Vaginal breech and Twin delivery The rise in cesarean deliveries And so much more Sponsor: Get this OSEA limited-edition set and support this mother-daughter brand by using my code ELLENGLOW ⁠https://oseamalibu.com/products/golden-glow-body-trio?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=032023_MOTHERSDAY_ELLENFISHER⁠ Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here: ⁠https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen WHERE TO FIND DR. STUART FISCHBEIN Website instagram Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

I sit down with Whitney English and Alex Caspero from Plant Based Juniors, two dietitian nutritionists who are passionate about helping parents and kids get more plants on their plates. Their messages is focused on healthy pregnancy, baby-led weaning, and raising healthy kids, relying on evidence-based nutrition for their recommendations, giving advice based on research, not dogma. In this episode we cover: The best dietary pattern for fertility and pregnancy Are fertility issues on the rise and what we can do about it Hormonal birth control safety versus if it can effect fertility negatively  key nutrients of focus during pregnancy and plant-based considerations If there’s any scientific validity to the rising trend to consume organ meats while pregnant their thoughts on “ancestral diets” is there is a “one size fits all” diet for everyone? iron deficiency placenta health and so much more. Sponsors: Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: enter the code ELLEN10 for 10% off your order https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR WHERE TO FIND WHITNEY & ALEX website instagram Learning Center Course WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Watch the podcast

The topic of how to feed upwards of 10 billion people with the least amount of deforestation and pollution is complex and layered. There’s clearly big issues within the standard industrial farming system, and in this conversation four guests get into what they believe is the best way to farm to feed the world, both on a small and large scale.  Speaking for the regenerative ranching positition is Will Harris and Jason Rowntree.  Will is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. He uses regenerative farming methods where he was born and raised at White Oak Pastures. Will has been recognized all over the world as a leader in environmental sustainability and is the Beef Director of the American Grassfed Association.  Jason RownTree is a professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University where he holds the Charles Stewart Mott Distinguished Professorship for Sustainable Agriculture. Rowntree’s research focuses on identifying the metrics and management that reflect ecological improvement in grazing land and other agricultural systems.  Speaking for the regenerative plant agriculture position is Nicholas Carter and Jimmy Videle. Nicholas is an ecologist and co-founder of plantbaseddata.org, a library of peer-reviewed articles and summaries on the evidence to shift to plant-based diets. His thesis focused on the global estimates of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to animal agriculture, and has since written reports and articles on biodiversity loss and food systems.  Jimmy Videle is a professional farmer, activist, consultant and researcher. He lives on a small-scale veganic farm in Québec and has been growing his own food and homesteading for over twenty-five years, with experience on eleven organic and permaculture farms around the world. This episode covers: What the best type of agriculture is to feed the world without destroying the planet The differences between regenerative ranching vs regenerative plant agriculture What they improve on the environmental metrics and if it is scalable Regulation and accountability (or lack of) within the regenerative label Soil issues, what causes it and how do we fix it? Is buying local food a way to reduce your environmental footprint? Is there enough land in the US, or globally, to support meat demands if we switched to grass fed/finished beef? If it’s unrealistic to expect people to reduce their meat and dairy intake Where most methane comes from and If there is such a thing as carbon negative beef Allan Savory and his claim that holistic grazing can reverse climate change  Sponsors: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod Anima Mundi Herbals | enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher See Nicholas' timestamped references here WHERE TO FIND WILL HARRIS https://whiteoakpastures.com Instagram WHERE TO FIND NICHOLAS CARTER plantbaseddata.org Instagram WHERE TO FIND JIMMY VIDELE YouTube WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠My birth course⁠ ⁠My ebooks⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch the podcast

After much anticipation, I finally got my husband Andrew to sit down with me on the podcast and answer some of your questions about our relationship, what it’s like raising 5 children together, how we handle criticism, and keeping the spark alive after 20 years of doing life together. Andrew is often a man of few words, but once he gets talking about something he’s passionate about, he shines. He does so much for our family behind the scenes, is an incredible father with a servant heart to our children, and is my biggest support in life. I am so excited for you to be part of this intimate conversation to hear what we laugh about, what we take seriously, the good, the bad, and the in-betweens in our relationship. In this episode we cover: How we take care of ourselves individually to feel our best Why we prioritize health, nutrition, and fitness in our lives What it’s like to be married to each other Our life before YouTube and how we made the transition to Hawaii and working online His experience being a father for 5 home births How we handle disagreements in our relationship Keeping the spark alive and having a growth mindset The traits and characteristics he hopes to instill in our children Bis support behind the scenes How we have handled criticism online and being put in boxes + so much more Sponsors: OSEA | Get 10% of your order with code ELLEN_UABB https://oseamalibu.com/products/ocean-eyes?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=032023_OEY_ELLENFISHER SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

I sit down with Erin Stanczyk from YouTube channel “Eat, Move, Rest” that she creates with her husband Dusty, to talk all things food, fitness, and mindfulness. Erin is a mom of two and passionate plant-based eater who grew up in Nebraska and recently moved her family to Florida, and in this episode she shares her health and transformation story. We also get into what eating plant-based in a cold climate can look like and talk about life on social media, raising healthy kids, and how she chose to start over and start creating content on social media. We have a lot in common to bond over so buckle up because this is a fun one! This episode covers: Erin’s health and transformation story How she ended up sharing her passions on YouTube and life on social media Tips for eating plant-based in a cold climate Raising healthy kids Uprooting and starting over to follow your dreams and desires What moving across the country with no family can look like Sponsors: SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod OSEA | Get 10% of your order with code ELLEN_UABB https://oseamalibu.com/products/undaria-algae-body-butter?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=022023_UABB_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ERIN Instagram YouTube Website WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

How often do you find yourself going through the motions of life without patience or living in the present moment? Hurried busyness is so common in our modern lives that it’s become the norm. Even if you have never meditated regularly, you likely know the feeling of being in flow — that pure state of presence and calm, which can often feel so unattainable in a culture that constantly presses us to outdo yesterday’s productivity. Thankfully, meditation has been having a zeitgeist moment. More people than ever are familiar with the concept of mindfulness, and nowadays those who are dabbling in meditation don’t always fit the stereotype. It seems the deeper and deeper enmeshment of technology in our lives has also brought greater accessibility to meditation teachers, especially for those of us who need more guidance in a practice that feels so foreign. One of these meditation teachers and thought leaders is Manoj Diaz, a speaker and meditation teacher who was born in Sri Lanka and later raised in Australia. In this episode Manoj gives us simple steps to start a mindfulness practice with meditation and breath work. While starting meditation and breath work may feel daunting, it doesn’t have to be. This conversation aims to demystify meditation, show you how to quiet your mind, and inspire you to open up and slow down. this episode covers: How to start a meditation practice and the reasons why The benefits of breath work How to be more present and connected in your life Cultivating a disciplined mind Why it can be hard to quiet our mind How just 5 minutes of meditation a day can change your life Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today’s episode Anima Mundi: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. enter the code ELLENLOVE for 10% off your order HERE WHERE TO FIND MANOJ instagram Website Open app WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

We all want to be the best parents we can be for our children, and show up for them in ways that will positively nurture their development to grow into responsible, happy, and considerate kids. While many parenting books are inspiring, we can often feel left hanging a bit, and think “ok, but how do I implement that?” Enter Dr. Laura Markham Dr. Laura is a clinical psychologist, mother, and founder of online resource Aha Parenting. She’s the best selling author of two books, “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” and “Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings,” inspiring parents every day with practical information and key examples in common parenting situations to choose connection and coaching over punishment and control.  In this episode we cover: The foundational principles for a peaceful home & raising happy, considerate, and responsible kids Does gentle and respectful parenting create weak and entitled children? What’s wrong with strict parenting? How to connect with our children to build a stronger, sweeter bond instead of struggling for control Specific examples on how to respond in tough moments with kids What is the source for sibling rivalry? How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life Does respectful parenting take more time and effort? The secrets every parent needs to know about saying “no” Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today’s episode Anima Mundi: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. enter the code ELLENLOVE for 10% off your order HERE WHERE TO FIND DR. LAURA MARKHAM Website Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

This episode is all about rejecting the one-size-fits-all approach to take on a load of debt from student loans, purchase new cars and rack up credit card debt, then work decades to pay for it all. You might find yourself reevaluating your life and changing some big financial decisions by the end of this episode. Financial expert Brad Barrett breaks down the simple steps to maximize your savings, earn double and triple your money through investing, and becoming financially independent potentially decades before you thought you could. Brad is a certified public accountant, host of the top 50 business podcast ChooseFI, and was featured in the documentary Playing with F.I.R.E. He achieved Financial Independence at 35 and has a passion for helping people take action to make their lives richer in every way, from money saving hacks to having a positive mindset, and living a happier, more intentional life. SponsorIndigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. Enter the code ELLENLOVE for 10% off your order https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR In this episode we cover: Why it’s become a societal norm to live in debt What does financial independence mean exactly? Having a positive mindset and living a more intentional life How does the Financial Independence movement differ from Dave Ramsey’s message that has helped so many people get out of debt and start building wealth? How to maximize your income and savings to not be a slave to your job Where people are commonly overly spending Many saving hacks and tips for reducing spending Bigger steps to reach Financial Independence quicker Practical tips for investing and where to put your savings Breaking down the stock market so it’s easy to understand and not intimidating WHERE TO FIND BRAD Website  Instagram Podcast  WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Thank you to our sponsor Open: Join me in the Meditation + Breathwork Challenge - it’s totally FREE for the month of January, go to withopen.com/ELLENFISHER to sign up It is fast becoming the norm to give children their own smart phones by the age of 10 or 11 years old, and even as young as 7 or 8. Smart phones can be addicting for adults, let alone children with developing brains. With unlimited access to the internet and social media apps, Chris McKenna weighs in on kids are entering into the greatest social experiment of our time. Chris McKenna is a father of four and founder of Protect Young Eyes, an organization helping families create internet-safe homes that are free from porn, predators and problems. Chris serves as a technical expert to some of the world’s largest tech companies for Chris’ parental control knowledge and experience. His 2019 US Senate Judiciary Committee testimony is an on-going catalyst for federal and state online child protection laws and earned Protect Young Eyes the Dignity Defense Alert Award in 2020. In this episode we cover: The dangers of kids getting their own smart phone and social media too young Age appropriate technology Slow tech for kids (not “no tech”) How to keep kids safe while accessing the internet How to speak to children about porn, screen addiction, and problems that come with tech use Keeping open and honest communication with kids Best tips for screen use rules in the family The rise of online sextortion What childhood was like for us versus what it’s become now Are children resilient? How to put internet restrictions on a smart phone The best alternatives to a smart phone for kids WHERE TO FIND CHRIS MCKENNA Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

What is the purpose of education? This is a question many don’t think to ask and instead trusts the standard system that is set up for our children. Matt Beaudreau breaks down the problems with our current school system, how the model of compulsory schooling came to be what it is today, and what to do instead. Matt is a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices and has an extensive qualification list. He not only has been both a public and private school teacher and administrator, he’s also a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach to organizations around the world with clients who have ranged from from Wells Fargo and Honeywell, to American Eagle and the United States Air Force. He’s a two-time featured TEDx speaker and was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University. Sponsor: Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ellen or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode In this episode we cover: What is the purpose of education Unpacking what a successful life is How our model of compulsory schooling came to be what it is today and the problems with this model Is there anything the current education system is doing well? What makes an excellent education Why people are afraid of customizing their own education for their children Does conveyor belt schooling create quality socialization? Embodying the type of character and person you want your children to look up to Advice for those who would like to homeschool but feel they can’t for a variety of reasons Can home schoolers go to college? Is college education necessary for everyone or even the majority of people to be successful? WHERE TO FIND MATT Instagram Educating Modern Day Hero Course Apogee Strong WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The Game Changers documentary revolutionized plant-based eating in professional sports and was a key component in the rise of plant-based nutrition among men and athletes. In this episode, I sit down with the producer James Wilks, an elite combatives instructor and winner of The Ultimate Fighter. James is a no-BS, open hearted intellectual, full of passion and charisma, and spent years of his life researching the science behind plant based eating when he was recovering from an injury and looking for answers to heal and stay healthy. James has broken a lot of narratives because of his motivation and desire to push the limits to get the heart of the topic at hand. The Game Changers was executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, and Chris Paul, and the film went on to become the most viewed documentary of all time, garnering unprecedented accreditations from the U.S. Department of Defense Health and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Wilks was subsequently ranked by Men’s Health as #3 on their list, “The 13 Most Influential Men in Health & Fitness.” In this episode we cover: James’ plant-based advocacy journey What led him to the creation of The Game Changers movie His debate with Chris Kresser on the Joe Rogan Experience How the world of athletics has been influenced by his film The rise in plant based eating among men, athletes, and professoinal sports Why the general public is so confused about nutrition science The most frustrating things he’s seeing in food recommendations and athletics The rise in popularity of organ meats, carnivore diets and collagen intake Protein myths What he’s working on now and exciting projects he’s involved in + more WHERE TO FIND JAMES Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The mind and the body are explicitly connected, yet few realize how their thoughts impact their emotional and even physical health. While speaking positive affirmations are great, they can only do so much when your subconscious mind tells another story. And the body can only do what the mind tells it to do. Heather McKean shares the power of the mind and how to rewire your brain to heal from past traumas and physical ailments, and transform your emotional health. Heather is a best-selling author, international speaker, and founder of the Mind Change Method. She’s a pioneer and leading expert in the neurobiology of trauma, chronic illness, and disease, and has helped empower thousands of people to take their health and happiness back into their own hands to help create the life of their dreams. She’s also a contributor in my birth course The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth. Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here Covered in this episode, The difference between positive affirmations and rewiring your brain The power of the subconscious mind How triggers and emotional reactions are signals of something that needs to be healed How we can listen and respond to our body’s messages Simple and powerful steps to take when you feel triggered Daily tools to rewire your brain in moments of stress or worry The biggest predictors of our reality The root cause: common traumas that result in common physical ailments WHERE TO FIND HEATHER Use my code ELLEN50 to get $50 off the Mind Change course Mind Change course Mind Change book Mind Change Non Profit Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

In this conversation, my sister Hannah McNeely and I cover meandering topics largely about motherhood that consistently bring us back to the theme of trusting our intuition and not comparing ourselves to others. This is a snapshot of what our unrecorded chats sound like. We inspire each other daily and hopefully this conversation can give you a nudge to recalibrate back to hearing your heart and living true to it. Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ellen or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen In this episode we cover: Raw and unfiltered motherhood talk: highlights and struggles Parenting in the newborn phase and toddlerhood Baby sleep and our experience How to trust your intuition in motherhood and not compare yourself to others Homeschooling inspiration and education paradox Money, saving, spending, and travel The joys of life and how much future is ahead of us Sleep article I like: https://www.drjaygordon.com/blog-detail/sleep-changing-patterns-in-the-family-bed WHERE TO FIND HANNAH Instagram YouTube Webiste WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Your mindset is a key to overcoming adversity and empowering ourselves from victim to victor. How we think and speak about ourselves is a strong determinator of our reality and this episode is all about using your disadvantages to your advantage and overcoming anything In life. I sit down with Doug Bopst, a former drug addict and convicted felon who found transformation while serving jail time. He turned to drugs at 14 years old as a way to cope with an emotionally dysfunctional and broken home life including abuse, severe bullying, and the challenges that come with parents of divorce. This lead him down a spiral of addiction and selling drugs, and he was eventually pulled over and caught with drugs in his car. What seemed like the worst day of his life, turned out to be his greatest blessing. Doug speaks a powerful message in this conversation to help others harness the power within them to “kill your excuses” and live life to their greatest potential. In this episode we cover: Doug’s background and how the narrative about himself growing up shaped his reality Self talk, mindset, and sense of sense being hugely important in life How we can get to the root cause of behavior/feelings in childhood before it becomes self destructive Being a victim of something versus living in victimhood mentality How Doug’s cell mate in jail deeply impacted his mindset and what was instilled in him that he never herd before Life is a lot of times about perception and how you look at a situation makes or breaks you How do we learn how to be comfortable being uncomfortable? Creating your own reality If “pulling yourselves up by your bootstraps” is a privileged mentality. What about those living in extremely hard circumstances? How to turn shame or regret from your past into purpose How can people set goals and stay inspired to show up consistently? Advice for those who feel stuck in their circumstances and have a hard time believing in themselves and their capabilities WHERE TO FIND DOUG BOPST Instagram website Adversity Advantage Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast