Blackbeltbeauty Radio

Stress is something not one human on this planet is immune to and at some point or another will have to face in life. If we don't know how to manage stress well, it can have a detrimental effect on our health + well-being.  In this Solosode Im sharing my top 5 #stressmanagement tools that support my ability to take on stressful times in life with more emotional resiliency + not allow it to override my system and life. Some product mentions in this episode: Four Sigmatic Reishi Elixir  Organic India Ashwaganda  Jarrow Organic Rhodiola  Jarrow Formulas Theanine, Promotes Relaxation DoMatcha Organic Ceremonial Matcha Tea  Let me know you’re listening to this episode by sharing it on your Instagram stories, tag me @blackbeltbeauty and @roxylook Thank you for the love and support!

AMBER CAUDLE  Podcast round 2 with my talented friend, Chef Amber Caudle- a woman who is redefining “healthy” by creating SEXY foods that support optimal health, one YUMMY recipe at a time. If you have yet to listen on my first episode with Amber, its WELL worth the listen + you can do so HERE In this episode you will learn: Some insight on “sneaky, deceiving labels” by food manufacturers Dismissing the “quick fix” mentality Why Amber is NOT about the term “healthy” foods and how she approaches foods that nourish the body’s health The details of Amber’s new cooking class series “Cooking with Chef Amber” The benefits of Amber’s “Reset and Balance” approach to diet Holiday season weight gain and how to avoid it while still enjoying some indulgence foods Building healthy habits with diet that create a healthy lifestyle to get off the diet rollercoaster Tips on how to meal prep for the week The importance of getting blood work done to better learn what diet is best for YOU Amber’s adrenal

Happy Thanksgiving people! I LOVE breathing in the energy of appreciation + allowing it to elevate my mind + expand my heart. It NEVER let's me down. In this 23 min Instasode, I throw some thought provoking, energizing nuggets of wisdom your way to fill YOUR heart on this day of expressing GRATITUDE. I am SO grateful for all of you who take the time to listen to this podcast + am sending you lots of love with  hope that this episode make's you smile + reflect on the beauty that lives in your life. After all, Perspective is EVERYTHING.  xRx

Logan Gelbrich is a high performing, cerebral adventure is that living on the fringes of his life, a truth seeking zone that operates as the path to reach peak expression.  He is the owner and a coach of Deuce Gym in Los Angeles, a high performance gym that is regarding as a community to it's loyal members. The former pro baseball player for the San Diego Padres  transferred his high performing work ethic into a highly successful entrepreneurial career life. He is a writer and a speaker that gives seminars around the world (HOLD THE STANDARD) teaching on leadership and reaching peak expression. A LOT to respect in that robust list of accomplishments, action + contribution.  Now let me speak from a NON resume language about Logan: Logan is a switched ON, curious, reaching, growth mindset, remarkable expression of a human that is here to live from the highest expression of himself in every single minute of his life to the best of his ability AND support others who hold that aim intention to

I felt inspired to share some of the most powerful words I keep visible in my sight that guide me, support me and encourage me to live from my highest self so that I can perform on at my highest level in all areas of my life- especially when faced by a challenge.  I hope these energetic words serve you in an elevating way as they do for me; they truly are tools that I lean into every single day. Enjoy xRx  

UFC fighter Michelle Waterson is living her dream out. She’s currently ranked #7 in the Strawweight division with a recent win on the biggest fight card in the UFC’s history, #UFC229. Her post fight talk with Joe Rogan left all who listened in, moved as she told him": “I want to be the first mommy champion in the UFC!” And here’s the thing; Michelle Waterson has EVERYTHING it takes to actualize that vision. Her mental framework is as powerful as her karate kicks. She has the heart of a champion- a woman that makes NO excuses, chooses to continue learning and growing herself into her best self by embracing the challenges that arrive on her unpaved path towards her desired victories. I LOVED hanging with Michelle and having this talk; she is sooo much fun, so present and so authentic. Her story and process throughout it is absolutely inspiring. It proves that listening to your authentic, inner voice to direct your path in life, despite what anyone else thinks and the adversities that arise on it, will make you

In this episode I unpack a recent instagram post on seeking ways to get uncomfortable for growth and why it's so important to challenge ourselves in that way. More emotional resiliency, composure and fortitude, perseverance can be expected upon doing so. They are absolute requirements to live a in a high performance state and accomplish great things in our lives.  Drop in to this 25 minute Instasode + let me know via Instagram if it resonates with you!   xRx ________________________________________________________________________ ⚡️ D I S C O M F O R T ⚡️ There’s something WAY more important  to me about this picture than the action of training. .That look in my eyes, is me going  toe to toe  with an INCREDIBLE amount of discomfort.  A challenger that is trying to get me to submit. A test to see how bad I want it. An OPPORTUNITY for me to discover a deeper sense of  WHO I AM + WHAT IM CAPABLE OF.That continuous discovery is an addiction.  I’ve NEVER been one to settle

Ryan Munsey is an author, host the the awesome podcast, The Better Human Project, a respected thought leader in personal development and wellness + a high performance consultant to elite performing humans. In other words: Ryan Munsey is a HIGH PERFORMING BADASS, on a mission to support humans become better versions of themselves everyday + has written one of my FAVORITE optimizing performance books in support of that mission (what I like to frame as a manual) called: Fuck Your Feelings. In this new BlackBeltBeauty Radio episode I have so much fun to diving deep into Ryans’s mental framework and process and bringing out some HIGHLY inspiring gems that can be modeled in support of high performance living. In this episode you will learn: “The Nowhere Between Two Somewheres” a beautifully and powerfully written Instagram post of Ryans that expresses that importance of composure in life transitions. The importance of Emotional Resiliency through life transitions. Ryan’s upbringing as an athlete, what he lear

  Alright badasses, This episode is here to support the courage in your hearts to START that “thing” you’ve been wanting to start, or do that “thing” you’ve been wanting to do, but you’ve been hesitation waiting for things to be more “perfect” before you DECIDE to just GO FOR IT. As someone who has constantly thrown myself into scenarios throughout my entire life, where things were not “perfectly” set up yet or I did not have a “perfect” amount of experience to really qualify myself as an “expert” in new territories of interest but WENT FOR IT ANYWAYS + succeeded great experiences from doing so; I feel like I have a strong voice to express that waiting for the “perfect timing or start” is like waiting to see a unicorn walk by you, it’s not going to happen. (sucks i know

I have been VERY curious about the health effects of CBD and had some pieces of insight on it but not enough to feel qualified to answer the many questions I received this year on it how it works. That is no longer the case thanks to this epically educational conversation on CBD with the CEO of Medterra, a leading supplier of the highest quality CBD company’s on the market. Jay and I dive deep into all of the currently known layers of CBD. In this episode you will learn: What CBD is The difference between Hemp + Marijuana How CBD is extracted from Hemp Why CBD is healthy for us Who CBD is great for Jay’s educational background + how Medterra came to exist What to look for when shopping for a quality CBD product If the geography pf the hemp plants effect the quality of the CBD produced from it THC’s effect on CBD Pharma’s new CBD medicinal treatment If CBD usage could be an issue for Pro athletes The powerful anti-inflammatory responses and how it helps to heal bodily injuries The var

Today’s episode is the first Q+ A where I’m answering one of the many awesome questions I’ve received from our listeners. The question is one I believe we can all relate to: What do you do when Negative Self Talk and Anxiety start to creep in? Drop in to this episode to learn what I do when these peace invaders present themselves to me, as well as some strategies that can support your ability to powerfully maneuver through them if/when they show up in your life. Let me know your listening to this by sharing it on your Instagram stories, tag me @blackbeltbeauty and @roxylook Thank you for the love and support! xRx And if you love this podcast you can subscribe to it, rate it + leave a review on it via Itunes here: BLACKEBELTBEAUTYRADIO

Gut health is a hot topic in science these days; rightfully so it is increasingly being proved that the health of our gut has a MAJOR impact on the overall health of our wellbeing- from immunity to emotional resiliency. Clinical nutrionist and health expert, Juli Keene joined me in this new #BlackBeltBeautyRadio episode to unpack the complex subject of of gut health. In this episode you will learn: What is a healthy gut? What an unhealthy gut is How an unhealthy guy effects our body and some issues that show up when our gut health is comprised What is your Gut Microbiome? How our microbiome effects our overall well being The importance of having a thriving microbiome + the determents of their lack in thriving What supports a thriving microbiome The difference between your gut microbiome vs your microbiota What “leaky gut” is The harmful effects of leaky gut + how the many ways it shows up in our body when you have a leaky gut Food sensitivities vs food allergies Signs you have a leaky

Anyone can want. It's not just a theory, it's a proven fact that when we desire something for our lives and have GREAT PURPOSE (aka a STRONG WHY) behind it, we are better able to stay committed to the pursuit of it actualizing it despite the challenges and adversities that rise up along the way.  In this new Solosode I replay a recent BlackBeltBeauty instagram post that blends perfectly with the focus of this episode and tease out the benefits of: discovering your WHY, getting clear on your goals/vision and implementing both of those intangibles into your pursuit to actualizing iT into your life- whatever IT may be.   The goal behind this episode is to help you connect with your purpose behind any + all things that you desire for your life and utilizing the power that comes with that connection to get you from WANTING to MAKING IT HAPPEN.  ❤️, xRx SUBSCRIBE TO BLACKEBELTBEAUTYRADIO via ITUNES HERE.  

Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui master, a Stanford- educated art historian with a serious passion for Modern & Contemporary art. To put it simply: Curating is in her DNA.   I felt an alignment to Dana's incredible energy upon discovering her radiant, always positive INSTAGRAM PROFILE  and her renowned blog, THE TAO OF DANA  but I after having this ELEVATING conversation with this talented, inspiring woman, I can honestly say that I LOVE Dana's mental framework and what she puts out into this world through her original approach to Feng Shui .  Here's my favorite part: She's the REAL thing.  A pragmatic creative who originates from Jersey and keeps the essence of that realness alive in her approach to Feng Shui. Sorry no unicorns,  magical promises and do not expect her to be your guru... She is a creative support system to those who apply her specialized methods of Feng Shui into their sacred spaces in ways that invite more expansive, harmonized energy into t

Fall is HERE + so is the a shift of energy that comes with it. Rather than waiting for the New Year to focus on shifting our ways to induce more progress in all areas of life: relationships, health, finances, business; I'm sharing thought ideas + practicable ways to lean into those shifts NOW aligned with FALL's arrival.. t's not only being proactive to achieve our goals but it's making the positive effects & results LONG STANDING. Why wait for the New Year to kick ass + get ahead when we can start NOW?! In this new episode I suggest ideas that support that objective so that when 2019 arrives, we are way ahead of the game and on target to accomplishing what we aim to achieve withIN + Out. Check out www.blackbeltbeauty.com for the full breakdown which includes 1 of my personal shifts that has made a HUGE impact on my inner and outer PROGRESS.  I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode so please hit me with them on IG via @blackbeltbeauty or @roxylook  Your feedback means e

Dr. Molly Maloof is taking on the world of medicine with the vision of shifting its primary focus from "curing illness" to optimizing health. In other words expanding our healthspan + supporting our a higher, overall performance in life.  Based in San Fransisco, CA; Molly is a concierge medical doctor with a clients (mostly entrepreneurs, investors + high level executives) that are focused on not just feeling better in their lives but actually BECOMING better versions of themselves with full trust in Molly's unique, extensive approach to get them there.   Molly's approach aims it's focus on cellular health and utilizes a variety of comprehensive testing of clinical chemistry, metabolomics, microbiome, genetics, & biometrics (e.g. heart rate variability & continuous glucose monitoring) to access and generate true health markers of her clients for her to strategize optimal needs to resolve issues and extend their healthspan.  In addition to Molly's personalized medical practice,

It's not easy to live through the challenges that arise on our paths to GOING FOR IT in our lives. Putting ourselves "out there" in the world and especially in ways that require a lot of "learning as you go" can be straight up scary and offer some "messy" moments in the process. It most definitely can make even some of the most confident of people generate insecure moments in the process but living through them is truly is the ONLY way to grow, create and ultimately allow us to accomplish what we're aiming for on the other end of them.  This Solosode is all about a personal moment experiencing some emotions of raw and very real Insecurity. It was so powerful until I realized exactly what was happening by OBSERVING mySelf and stopped JUDGING mySelf.  Once I came to that understanding, I was able to push past my insecure emotions with a conquered state of mind that reminded me of this TRUTH: THIS IS JUST A PART OF THE PROCESS + THERES NO WAY AROUND IT TO CREATE WHAT YOU DESIRE. Personally, its th

Jenn Glysson is a seriously BADASS private trainer based in LA and owner of one of the dopest gyms in LA: The Body Los Angeles. Jenn is known for her unique ability to train her clients in ways that lend to creating a sexy, strong and CAPABLE aesthetic. One of the best parts about training with Jenn is the encouraging and committed energy she offers her clients while training them. She's ALL IN and passionate about HER performance as a trainer which is easily felt and makes her stand out greatly in the fitness industry... aside from HER incredible body that validates her training in OBVIOUS form. Jenn's mental framework and passion towards her style of training is very empowering and stems from her highly active upbringing as an athlete. She is SO innovative and dynamic but has the talent to make her training methods available to EVERYONE who is willing to try, not just athletes.  One thing that I LOVE about Jenn is that she keeps SO real and she believes that everyone can have a

What’s ONE thing that can make a HUGE difference in actually achieving vs endless dreaming?  The latest #BlackBeltBeautyRadio Podcast episode is ALL about it.. Drop into this 23 min Instasode + dig into the powerful effects of: . Consistency Connecting with your WHY How that MONEY combo put into STEADY action is a MAJOR factor to go from desiring to succeeding in any area of your life... and keep pleasure in the process...ENJOY. Click the link in bio to listen + subscribe. . #growthmindset  #highperformancehabits @blackbeltbeauty  ORIGINAL @blackbeltbeauty

"Superfood" is a term that we are starting to hear a lot more of these days and algae is most definitely deserving of that title. This is the first podcast episode of its kind, where I get down with the founder of a nutrition brand that I am SUPER passionate about because of the LEGIT science behind the benefits of algae + my own validation towards it anecdotally.  Catharine Arnston is the Founder + CEO of Energy Bits, an superior quality algae brand that consists of chlorella + spirulina tablets.  Energy Bits is one of safest + purest algae brands on the market (if not The most).  The health benefits of CLEAN algae consumption are unarguable.  There is an abundance of research that proves how greatly beneficial adding algae to our diets can be.  I dig deep with Catharine to unpack the Science backed health benefits of algae in this episode. Some conversation highlights we discuss are: Why algae is healthy for us How algae can be especially great for Vegans, Vegetarian