LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #41 - Adaptogenic Herbs with Lisa Levine

Lisa Levine is a Certified Life and Health Coach at Audacious Health & Wellness and a firm believer in the power of possibility. She helps people create new and healthy habits in the way they think, eat, sleep and move, empowering them to live their lives fully and audaciously.

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Lisa Levine is a Certified Life and Health Coach at Audacious Health & Wellness and a firm believer in the power of possibility. She helps people create new and healthy habits in the way they think, eat, sleep and move, empowering them to live their lives fully and audaciously.

Her mantras include “I can have the life I want by being awake in the life I am in,” “Aging is inevitable but getting old is entirely optional” and “Don’t forget the chocolate.” Join us as we speak about adaptogenic herbs and their uses and benefits!

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Show Notes:

  • 0:00 Intro

  • 1:59 Lisa speaks about her own personal health journey

  • 6:30 How Lisa began to experiment with adaptogens

  • 7:45 What are adaptogenic herbs?

    • Safe and non-toxic for everyone

    • Balance hormones

    • Help with stress

  • 14:00 The difference between specific adaptogens

    • Ashwaganda

    • Macca

    • Rhodioloa

    • Mushrooms

  • 20:00 How to consume adaptogens

  • 26:00 Some contraindications to consider

    • Autoimmunity and immune stimulating

  • 27:40 Lisa’s other favorite stress reduction techniques

    • 3 deeps breaths

    • Yin and restorative yoga

    • TRE

    • Essential Oils

    • Digital detoxing

  • 34:00 More information about Lisa’s classes and offerings

  • 38:08 Outro

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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell, founder and owner of Live Well with Christina. I'm so excited that you're here and have begun to delve into your health and wellness journey! Here at Live Well we help people with autoimmune disease take control of their health through nutrition, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.  

If you suffer from:

  • Fatigue and energy crashes

  • Brain fog

  • Poor digestion

  • Symptoms of autoimmunity

  • Stress and overwhelm 

...and aren't getting the support you need, I can help guide you through 1:1 health and nutrition coaching.

Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.

I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.

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LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #40 - Toxin-free skincare with Courtney O’Connor of Primally Pure

Courtney Joy O'Connor is a licensed holistic esthetician at Primally Pure who has been involved in the beauty industry for nearly a decade. Her in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience and heartfelt passions inspire her to educate others on the positive impact of pure, simple ingredients. Tune in to learn about why it’s important to consider what products we put on our skin, some of the most harmful (and sneaky!) products to look out for, and how to become conscious consumers when it comes to skincare.

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Courtney Joy O'Connor is a licensed holistic esthetician at Primally Pure who has been involved in the beauty industry for nearly a decade. Her in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience and heartfelt passions inspire her to educate others on the positive impact of pure, simple ingredients. Tune in to learn about why it’s important to consider what products we put on our skin, some of the most harmful (and sneaky!) products to look out for, and how to become conscious consumers when it comes to skincare.

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Show Notes:

  • 0:00 Intro

  • 0:57 Introducing Courtney Joy O’Connor - Holistic Esthetician at Primally Pure

  • 1:56 Courtney speaks about her experience in the beauty industry for the past 10 years

  • 9:48 Why is it important to think about what we put on our skin?

  • 13:37 The importance of being your own advocate when choosing products

    • Lack of standards for words like “organic” “natural” or “pure”

  • 14:10 The #1 sneaky ingredient to be on the lookout for!

    • What does “fragrance” really mean?

  • 22:00 Why choosing natural deodorant is so important for our overall toxic burden and hormonal health

  • 25:30 Where to start if you want to make the switch to natural skincare without feeling overwhelmed?

  • 30:46 Outro

Want to know where to start? Check out my all-time favorite natural beauty products here!

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Connect with Courtney

Primarily Pure | EWG - Skin Deep Database | Think Dirty App

Get 10% off your first Primarily Pure order with the code “livewell“


If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.


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If we haven't met before, I'm Christina Tidwell, founder and owner of Live Well with Christina. I'm so excited that you're here and have begun to delve into your health and wellness journey! Here at Live Well we help people with autoimmune disease take control of their health through nutrition, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.  

If you suffer from:

  • Fatigue and energy crashes

  • Brain fog

  • Poor digestion

  • Symptoms of autoimmunity

  • Stress and overwhelm 

...and aren't getting the support you need, I can help guide you through 1:1 health and nutrition coaching.

Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.

I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.

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LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #37 - How to manage chronic pain Through movement with Carrie Hall

Carrie Hall, PT, MHS has been a physical therapist since 1983. She earned her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and graduate degree from Washington University in Saint Louis (WUSTL).

Carrie founded Movement Systems Physical Therapy (MSPT) in Seattle, WA. Her mission was to build a clinical practice where she could implement her philosophical approach toward diagnosis and treatment of movement system impairment (MSI) syndromes.

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Today on the Live Well Podcast I’ll be talking with Carrie Hall about movement and chronic pain.

Carrie Hall, PT, MHS has been a physical therapist since 1983. She earned her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and graduate degree from Washington University in Saint Louis (WUSTL).

Carrie founded Movement Systems Physical Therapy (MSPT) in Seattle, WA. Her mission/vision was to build a clinical practice where she could implement her philosophical approach toward diagnosis and treatment of movement system impairment (MSI) syndromes.

In addition to her clinical practice and continuing education teaching, Carrie has served on several faculties including WUSTL, Northwestern University in Chicago, and University of Washington here in Seattle. Her role as University instructor motivated her to take on lead authorship of Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function, is widely used in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs in both the U.S. and abroad.

That’s why she’s such a great person to be speaking to us about incorporating mindful movement into our lives and I’m very excited to be getting her expertise today!

Show Notes:

  • 00:00 Intro

  • 2:00 Carrie speaking about her journey as a PT

  • 4:45 What set’s Movement Systems apart

    • Taking time to hear your story

    • Working 1:1 with the PT to teach you how to manage your own symptoms

  • 8:30 6 Dimensions of Movement

  • 13:00 Having an exercise program that fits your needs

  • 13:30 Aerobic needs: Moderate exercise 150 minutes per week (5x a week for 30 minutes)

  • 16:30 What is mindful exercise?

  • 17:50 The importance of proper breathing (Carrie’s “Desert Island Exercise!”)

  • 32:00 What to look for when finding a PT as part of your care team

  • 34:12 Outro

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If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.


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Are you dealing with symptoms of chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune disease, pain or digestive issues?

You’ve gone to doctor after doctor. You’ve received some answers, have started on medications and notice some relief (thank goodness!) but are still left feeling exhausted, stressed, inflamed and not fully yourself?

Or maybe every test has come back “normal” and your practitioners have told you that there isn’t anything they can do, to come back when things get worse, or to simply manage your stress better?

If yes, then you are someone who would benefit form 1:1 holistic health coaching.

Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.

I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.

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LIVE WELL PODCAST | EP #38 - Nutrient density for deep healing with Mickey Trescott

Speaking with Mickey Trescott about nutrient density and how we can use food to help our bodies heal! If you don’t know Mickey, she’s the co-founder of the autoimmune wellness blog. She is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, author of the best-selling book, The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, which was the first-ever guide and recipe book for the Autoimmune Protocol.

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Today on the Live Well Podcast we’ll be speaking with Mickey Trescott about nutrient density and how we can use food to help our bodies heal! If you don’t know Mickey, she’s the co-founder of the autoimmune wellness blog. She is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, author of the best-selling book, The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook, which was the first-ever guide and recipe book for the Autoimmune Protocol.

She is also the co-author of The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook and co-host of The Autoimmune Wellness Podcast with Angie Alt, as well as the creator of the video-based cooking program, AIP Batch Cook which is fantastic by the way. Her new cookbook, the Nutrient Dense Kitchen came out earlier this year and is an amazing resource for implementing a nutrient dense diet. When embarking on healing diets we focus a lot on what we can’t eat, but focusing on the nutrients we can receive and maximizing our nutritional intake makes a HUGE difference in the healing process.

Mickey is a pioneer in this alternative approach to healing autoimmune disease and going beyond medicine and I’m so thrilled to have her here today sharing her knowledge!

Show Notes:

  • 0:00 Intro

  • 0:50 Introducing Mickey Trescott

  • 2:20 Defining nutrient density

    • Why do we need nutrients?

    • What constitutes a nutrient poor diet?

  • 10:16 How focusing on nutrient density has affected Mickey’s life and autoimmune disease

    • Mickey explains her transition from a Vegan diet to where we are now

  • 14:05 Mickey explains the most nutrient dense foods in our food supply

    • Organ meats

    • Seafood (cold water fatty fish)

    • Broth

    • Colorful fruits and vegetables

  • 29:00 How Mickey incorporates these foods into her daily routine

  • 34:37 Outro

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Connect with Mickey

Website | Instagram | Facebook


If you loved this episode, I'd be honored for you to give me a rating on iTunes. This helps me to get content out to others who are interested in getting control of their health through diet, lifestyle shifts and personal empowerment.


ChristinaT-12.jpg

Are you dealing with symptoms of chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune disease, pain or digestive issues?

You’ve gone to doctor after doctor. You’ve received some answers, have started on medications and notice some relief (thank goodness!) but are still left feeling exhausted, stressed, inflamed and not fully yourself?

Or maybe every test has come back “normal” and your practitioners have told you that there isn’t anything they can do, to come back when things get worse, or to simply manage your stress better?

If yes, then you are someone who would benefit form 1:1 holistic health coaching.

Health coaching is a necessary extension of the health care system in that together we have more time to uncover issues, implement strategies and assess outcomes together. Autoimmune disease is complex and to address it we need to come at it from all angles (pharmaceutical therapies from your doctor while also focusing on root cause factors like gut health, diet, sleep and stress). I offer accountability, a knowledgeable resource and most importantly support.

I always offer free 30-minute discovery sessions to get clear on your major health concerns and what’s standing in your way. Click the button below to set up your free consultation and we can create a plan of action specifically for you.

Read More