The Fiercely Holistic Podcast

Well friends, we have news to share.

Follow your gut, lean into the Irish Goodbye and know we’ll see you when we see you. 

Saying "thank you" isn’t enough to cover the love and gratitude we have for each and every one of you over the years with tuning in, sharing, supporting and growing together through The Fiercely Holistic Podcast. In this episode, recorded Summer 2023, we share our life updates and the space the podcast has recently settled into. 

Thank you for three incredible years of The Fiercely Holistic Podcast. Our hopes for you are to always know that you have the ability to grab ahold of your health and support it in a holistic manner.  We wish you all a Fiercely Holistic Life. 

Much love,

Kris + C 

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

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Let's dive into magic mushrooms and microdosing with Brionna Morse, microdosing guide and mindset coach. In this episode, we explore the legality of psilocybin, the benefits of microdosing, what a protocol may look like, why a guide is so important, ad all of the reasons magic mushrooms may be your next supportive therapy. 

disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. We are not offering medical advice and we don’t encourage illegal activities. Please consult with your own doctor or mental health professional before starting any new modality.

episodes mentioned: How To Discuss Holistic Options With Your Doctor


contact:  www.brionnamorse.com + @brionna_morse

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In this lighthearted and celebratory episode, Kristen and Ciara take a stroll down memory lane. They discuss their favorite memories, episodes, behind-the-scenes, what they've learned from each other, and their future plans for FHP!

Thank you for being a part of this community for the past three years!

Mentioned in this episode:

E2: How To Set Up A Whole Foods Kitchen - Part 1

E37: Everything You Need To Know About EMF Exposure with Brian Hoyer

E39: How To Choose A High-Quality Prenatal with Ryan Woobury

E49: Everything CBD with Steve Lichtman and Morgan Cox

E50: Mayo Brands  Rated Best To Worst For Your Health

E60: How To Walk Yourself Through A Gentle Sugar Cleanse

E61: Super Slow Strength Training with Mindy Boyd from Loyalty Fitness

E63: Immune Health

E78: "Let Coffee Be Thy Medicine" an Interview With Purity Coffee 

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

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Today we're talking all about menstrual cups! In this episode, you'll learn the benefits of making the switch, our personal stories with menstrual cups,  the scary amount of chemicals in non-organic pads and tampons, and our favorite brands to recommend.

Episodes mentioned:
E45 What Your Period Says About Your Health w/ Caitlin Townsend

Brands mentioned: 
@thedivacup 
@thejunecup 
@dotcup 
@thehellocup 

If you're not ready for a cup, there are some great organic tampon and pad companies on the market now, including subscription options! Check out:
@lola 
@corawomen 
@seventhgeneration 
@natracare 

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Get ready for another interview that gets your wheels turning! This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Krysta Lewis, Founder and CEO of Aisling Organic Cosmetics. Krysta shares with us her story of realizing that her conventional, beloved beauty products were in fact making her sick. When she went to trade them out for a "cleaner" version she was torn between trading health for beauty or beauty for health.

This dilemma ultimately led her to creating Aisling Organic Cosmetics, a high-performance, clean-beautify cosmetic line. In this episode you will learn how to make the swap to clean beautify, why it's so important for our overall health, what ingredients to avoid and what ingredients to look for in your products. Enjoy!

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Krysta Lewis @aislingorganics or @itskrystalewis + www.aislingorganics.com

Coupon Code: Fierce20 for 20% OFF http://www.aislingorganics.com/fiercelyholistic

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In this episode, we're reviewing two of the most beloved brands of salad dressing, exploring their ingredients and sharing our favorite healthy swaps. We break down why canola oil is an ingredient you'll want to avoid, how to choose high-quality olive oil, when to avoid flax oil, and our quick and easy DIY dressing recipes!


EPISODES mentioned: 

E9: Macronutrients: fats 

E36: Which Foods Are A HELL NO?!?!

E50: Mayo Brands Rated from Best to Worst 

E68 Peanut Butter Brand Reviews 

E73: How To Read An Ingredient Label

RECIPES mentioned:

Ciara’s 2-ingredient dressing recipe: 

• ⅔cup olive oil
• ⅓cup fresh lemon juice
• Him. SS, freshly ground pepper
• Mix & Enjoy

Kristen’s basic dressing recipe:

Make this in the bowl you will have your salad in:

• 1 tsp of dijon mustard
• 1-2 tbsp of vinegar of your choice (raw ACV or balsamic)
• Whisk in ½ cup of olive oil
• Add salt and pepper
• Optional: Fresh herbs and/or maple syrup 
  
  

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Jen Kerkado is the founder of Commit to Explore Coaching, specializing in Grief Coaching, and is a Trainer for the Clarity Catalyst. Clarity Catalyst was originally designed for business students at Stanford University to find their true purpose, authentic self, and creativity through mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices.

There are over 40 losses that we will experience throughout the course of our lives. Join us for this empowering episode where Jen shares with us the tools we need to complete the cycle of grief and the relationship of the loss we are experiencing in order to move through the grieving process.

Jen provides practical mindfulness tools and techniques that we can use personally when struggling with loss.

GET IN TOUCH:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Jen Kerkado at www.committoexplorecoaching.com

RESOURCES:

Book: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

Book: The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response

Masterclass: September 21, 2022 @ 7:30pm EST- 9:00pm EST https://committoexplorecoaching.com/unstuck

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

In this episode, we're diving into the controversial topic of cholesterol! While this is an area where functional and conventional medicine rarely see eye to eye, we can explore this topic with an open mind while educating ourselves to make the best choices for our individual bodies. 

This is an incredibly educational episode so prepare to take notes!

What you'll learn in this episode: 

• the difference between HDL and LDL
• the role genetics play in high cholesterol 
• where inflammation comes in 
• root causes of high cholesterol 
• what cholesterol is
• the history and side effects of statins 
• how to lower cholesterol naturally 
• inflammatory & blood markers to test
• functional  vs conventional lab ranges 

 
Disclaimer: in this episode we discuss natural remedies to lowering cholesterol, please discuss any and all changes with your doctor to determine if it's right for you. As always,  we encourage you to advocate for yourself and find a doctor that will support and encourage a natural and holistic approach to your overall health and wellness. 

 

Episodes referenced:

E50 Mayo Brands Rated Best to Worst  

E55 How To Discuss Holistic Options With Your Doctor

E36 Which Foods Are A Hell No! 

E10 Macronutrients: Water 

E9 Macronutrients: Fats 

RESOURCES:

https://statinnation.com/

Put Your Heart in Your Mouth: Natural Treatment for Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Arrhythmia, Peripheral Vascular Disease Paperback by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride M.D. 

Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health by Ben Lynch ND

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

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Okay friends, we are honored to share this episode with you!! This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew and Amber Salisbury, co-founders of Purity Coffee, to discuss the incredible health benefits of the perfectly crafted cup of joe.

There are so many different claims out there when it comes to your morning pick me up. Is coffee your friend or foe? Well, like most things we consume, it all comes down to quality. Andrew and Amber have made it their life's mission to bring the perfectly crafted cup of coffee to you so that you can reap all of the benefits this powerhouse bean has to offer.

In this episode you will learn what to look for when purchasing your coffee, the best time to consume it and the benefits coffee has to offer. You will also learn what you want to avoid so that it's not a toxic beverage in your life.

Purity generously offers the following discount for our listeners!

Use Discount Code: FIERCELYHOLISTIC for new customers to receive 20% off site wide on your first purchase at puritycoffee.com

GET IN TOUCH:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Purity Coffee @purity_coffee + www.puritycoffee.com

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

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Let's discuss all things stinky and sweaty in this episode! This week you'll learn why you sweat, why your sweat may be offensive, what those stinky pits are telling you, and some fiercely holistic and functional ways to improve both the way you sweat and how you smell.

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Other FHP Episode Mentioned:

E10 Macronutrients: Water

E73 How To Read A Nutrition & Ingredient Label
 

Books:

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Join us for this week's episode breaking down the pros and cons of Intermittent Fasting. In this episode we sort through the benefits of Intermittent Fasting, provide sample fasting schedules and share how to seamlessly incorporate it into your life, if it's right for you!

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Other FHP Episode Mentioned:

E10 Macronutrients: Water 

Books:

The Complete Guide to Fasting by Jimmy Moore and Dr. Jason Fung

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Let's talk about traveling while maintaining a holistic mindset! In this episode, we break down the best ways to maintain your healthy habits around food, water, sleep, stress, and self-care when you're out of your routine.

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Other FHP episodes mentioned:

E63 Immune Health 

E16 Working Through Disordered Eating with Rebecca Camire 

E10 Macronutrients: Water 

Products Mentioned:

• santevia water filter
• Redmonds travel shaker
• localharvest.org 
• mobile sanitizer
• Home Biome 2 Go- probiotic spray

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Join us for one of our Debunking Dietary Myths episodes all about the fabulous egg!! There is so much mixed information on the market regarding eggs and our health and this is such a common question we receive within our personal practices! In this episode we'll break it down to the basics and where things went wrong for the egg. If you focus on quality, your body will thank you! Enjoy!

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
E35: EGGS!
Eat the Yolks by Liz Wolfe, NTP
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

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In this short episode, we break down for you the best way to utilize and read a nutrition and ingredient label.

You'll learn: 

• a holistic approach to reading a food label 
• why a focus on calories is overrated and misleading
• less is more when it comes to ingredients 
• why manufacturers add more than one version of sugar 
• a chip vs chip ingredient showdown to explore how deceiving a nutrition label could be
  
  

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:
E36: Which Foods Are A HELL NO!


GET IN TOUCH:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

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Let's debunk another common food myth! The question we always here is: "Is butter really bad for me?"

We've been told for generations to avoid butter like the plaque but we dare to argue that point in this episode! Join us as was share the true benefits of butter, why the goldness is better and how we missed the mark as Americans and got this one all wrong.

CONTACT US:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast + fiercelyholistic@gmail.com

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

In part 2 of our "room-by-room" series, we're exploring how to create a non-toxic bathroom! 

In this episode you'll learn:

• the best resources to learn the toxicity level of your products 
• why reducing your overall toxic burden is  important
• our suggested non-toxic cleaning supplies 
• our favorite body products and companies 
• how to begin making these swaps!

We hope this episode sparks something in you to make small swaps to ensure you're using the cleanest and most non-toxic product possible!

CONTACT US:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast + fiercelyholistic@gmail.com


MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

liferootbotanicals.com 

earthly.com 

primallypure.com 

chargrinvalleysoapandsalve.com 

www.ewg.org 

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/

E50: Mayo Brands Rated Best to Worst For Your Health
 
E68: PB Brands Rated Best to Worst For Your Health

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

MaryEllen drops some truth bombs in this episode, explaining what the pelvic floor is (and guess what? we all have one!) and sharing how you can take control back of your pelvic floor.

CONTACT US:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

MaryEllen Rider @yarlap + www.yarlap.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast + fiercelyholistic@gmail.com

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Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

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Let's get to debunking some food myths!! In this episode, we're diving into the folklore around avoiding chicken skin! 

Today you'll learn the difference between a pastured and conventional chicken, the role fats play, where toxins are stored in the chicken, and when you would want to include the skin and when you wouldn't. 

Episodes mentioned:

• Episode 9 Macronutrients: Fats
• Episode 8 Macronutrients: Proteins
• Episode 13 A Short Introduction To Regenerative Farming & Permaculture 
• Episode 20 The Stress Bucket Episode
  
  
  

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Do you ever read an ingredient label and wonder if it's healthy or not?

In our "BRANDS RATED" series we're going through all types of products and brands to help you decipher what will serve your body best on this health journey.

Join us this week as we rate the most popular peanut butter brands Jif, Skippy, Santa Cruz, and Teddie's to learn what the ingredients mean and what we ultimately rate the product from best to worst! Bonus recipe at the end if you want to DIY!


Homemade option in a food processor (no oil required):

https://www.loveandlemons.com/homemade-peanut-butter-recipe/

CONTACT US:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast + fiercelyholistic@gmail.com

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast

Are you suffering from painful periods? Is perimenopause and menopause shifting your whole world? If you are looking for a holistic alternative, this episode is for you! Join us as we interview Terri Long, CEO of Hemplily to discuss how hemp works in the body, what the endocannabinoid system is and how hemp can support re-balancing your hormones.

Hemplily is located in North Carolina and all of Hemplily's products are proudly made in the USA. Hemplily was born out of a need for an alternative to synthetic "remedies" that only mask issues instead of getting to the root cause. Hemp helps to restore, heal and support the body naturally with little to no risk of side effects. The more we learn about the endocannabinoid system and how our bodies have been deficient for over 80 years, the more we realize the need to educate and support women to get back on track the way nature intended.

Terri Long is the CEO and founder of Hemplily.  Terri started her natural wellness journey after a 15 year battle with Fibromyalgia, then shortly after, finding herself with symptoms of peri-menopause.  In 2017 she created Hemplily specifically to help address those symptoms naturally.  Hemp is a wonderful and still widely misunderstood plant that offers so much relief with less risk of side effects than most OTC medicines.  Hemplily offers a free product trial plus free lifetime consultations and a satisfaction guarantee!  If you’re looking for a natural alternative to the prescription or HRT rollercoaster, go to Hemplily.com to learn more or chat or give them a call.”

CONTACT US:

Ciara @oranutrition + www.oranutrition.com

Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast + fiercelyholistic@gmail.com

Hemplily www.hemplily.com

COUPON CODE: use FHP25 for 25% off any Hemplily Product 

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Kristen @nhhnutrition + www.nhhnutrition.com

FHP @thefiercelyholisticpodcast