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Fighting stigma about sexual pleasure is all in a day’s work for Alex Fine, co-founder of DAME Products. She believes fully that a good vibrator can improve someone’s life, but first we need to address the shame that we associate with sexual pleasure, and all the other fun cultural hangups that are holding this conversation back.    Alex talks about... Her early days in this biz--she started making sex toys at home and got her friends to try them out in front of her.  She has good friends.  How she and her co-founder teamed up to make toys they couldn’t find on the market Dame is currently suing the MTA subway system for reneging on a deal to run her ads even though the MTA runs ads for erectile dysfunction medication, breast augmentation, and the Museum of Sex. Ahem. The state of porn--how some is good, and some is really just not The current state of our sex education curriculum in schools Her favorite sex toys Her fantasy dinner party as you might imagine, is quite fantastic   Resources: Dame Products’

Today our guest is Dr. Ellen Vora, MD and Holistic Psychiatrist. We loved our previous chat with her about about anxiety and this time she’s back to speak about bipolar. Ellen says she is here to do something a little bit different than other psychiatrists, which is to help people who either want to manage mental illness holistically and never go on medication in the first place, or work with people that want to do the hard, slow work of getting off it. She shares innumerable tips in this episode, including how upping magnesium intake, keeping blood sugar levels stable and addressing thyroid problems have really helped her patients with bipolar. As with other health issues, diet and lifestyle are key to avoiding or minimizing problems (our key takeaways: aim to sleep like a kitten and step away from the pancakes). We also chat about how psychedelics can be useful for treating a range of conditions but are not safe for people with bipolar.    Special note: If you are struggling with bipolar, depression or any

Today our guest is Nick Marsh from CHOPT Creative Salad Company. CHOPT is all about changing people's perception of what a salad can be, setting mouths on fire and resetting the nation’s palate. Tune in for this truly fascinating, colon-friendly conversation about the fast casual food landscape and how much salad in America has changed since CHOPT opened its first location in 2001.   Nick Marsh talks about... What he puts in his salad The origins of CHOPT How to change people's perception of what a salad can be How much the culture and mindset of food has changed in the past two decades How the mission of CHOPT is to get Americans to eat better and eat more vegetables The challenges of selling healthy casual meals in an industry designed to meet the needs of traditional fast food Options for making healthy food more accessible to people on low incomes   Resources: CHOPT’s website CHOPT’s Instagram Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

Jennifer Sun is the founder of Sun For Soul, a brand rooted in Chinese medicine. She joins us to talk all about adaptogens and the amazing nut butters she has created to deliver powerful Chinese herbs in a delicious way. The inspiration for Sun For Soul comes from Jennifer’s dad, who’s been an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine doctor in New York for 35-plus years. Jennifer grew up drinking all different types of his herbal remedies and was inspired to make Chinese medicine more accessible by combining some of his popular herbal blends in fun and yummy products.   Jennifer Sun talks about... How she wanted to use her father’s expertise to create fun products that introduce some of the basics of Chinese medicine. Her Sprouted Almond Butter which helps to increase energy, and her Matcha Pumpkinseed Butter to cleanse the liver. How Chinese herbs support acupuncture treatment. The Chinese medicine diagnostic process (tongue readings!) Her journey from working in the pharma industry to bringing her vision to life

This week we have an absorbing and in-depth discussion about supplements with our friend and trusted functional medical practitioner Dr Zandra Palma.   It can be so confusing wondering what supplements we need to take to boost energy and health, and which ones are pure marketing bullsh*t. And even the ones to avoid altogether!  We think you’ll get a lot out of this week’s discussion.   Dr Zandra Palma talks about... Busting supplement myths-- there is no one supplement prescription for everyone. Evolution and the concept of toxins and cleansing. We don’t eat as diverse a diet as we used to, and that’s why we need help clearing out the crap! Folic acid vs methylated folate--this is a biggie, listen closely.  How science shows that multivitamins are often the absolute least effective supplements. The essential Vitamins A and D.  The value of organ meats and their essential vitamins. Sunlight and Vitamin D--it’s an individual assessment. We’re all deficient in magnesium, mainly due to modern farming practices. 

Today we talk with special guest Dr Josh Axe. Not only is he a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and Chinese medicine, he’s also a regenerative farmer!  He’s very easy to chat with and very happy to give us the benefit of his amazing knowledge. We loved talking to Dr Axe and we think you’ll get a great deal out of this episode as well. Plan to pause and take notes.  Enjoy!   Dr Axe talks about... The benefits of a Keto diet.  Spoiler alert--here’s a guy who speaks up that Keto is not for everyone and is only designed for short term use. Keto for weight loss but also for brain focus. Keto is not just about butter--healthy fats and vegetables should play a big role. The final word on Atkins vs Keto. Insulin imbalance. Keeping stress hormones low and their impact on Keto  Intermittent fasting and its role in all diets, Keto and beyond. Hippocrates and “heal thyself”. How your body heals itself. What’s in his own daily regimen, and what’s NOT--hint: bad news for pork and shrimp lovers. The astonishing healing com

In this episode, we talk to author, attorney, podcaster, speaker and generally cool chick Heather Hansen. In her book The Elegant Warrior, Heather highlights the importance of being your own advocate in health as well as in other areas of our lives. She discusses compassion and empathy but also the key role that trust plays in our wellbeing, specifically the kind of trust we place in our medical practitioners. This is big stuff.  We loved chatting with Heather and think you’ll get a great deal out of this episode as well.   Heather talks about…   How to learn to ask the right questions as an attorney and in life. She started out working in medical malpractice and quickly realized that the skills learned in the courtroom are pretty much universal life skills. What is an Elegant Warrior? Trust between physician and patient has been proven to be key to good health The stress of medical malpractice trials. Trust and credibility. Trust and placebo studies. Trust, Empathy and Compassion--notice a theme here?  It’s

We’re back in the booth with Dr Morrison, this time on the funky issue of mold and all its associated health risks--what causes it in homes and buildings, how it presents in the body, and the tests available to find out if you have it in your home and the treatments available. BUT not all molds are created equal!  There’s plenty of room to enjoy the good kind (hint: beer and cheese) once you know the difference. Have a listen to the wise Dr Morrison.    Dr Jeffrey Morrison talks about... Good vs bad mold. How changing building methods to drywall post WW2 encouraged mold development. Many people don’t realize the extent of mold damage in their home. Testing kits aren’t adequate but check out the ERMI test. Mold exposure and linked inflammation problems. Mold toxicity symptoms mirror poor gut health problems. How does stress affect the inflammatory response for fight or flight. Cleaning up the diet--this is a no brainer... Mold toxins. How to rid the body of them. Using feeling to release the emotional respons

We are thrilled to have Alisa Vitti back on the pod, this time on the magical maddening world of menopause. Self-care makes a huge difference in navigating this journey, but the conversation often goes unaddressed.  Alisa takes the time to shine a light on this most important — and often misunderstood — aspect of women’s health.   We talk everything, from when menopause *actually* begins (spoiler alert), to taking care of yourself at every stage of the cycle, and Alisa’s brilliant philosophy that biology always sets us up to be the best version of ourselves. PREACH! And yes, we get into menopause and sex and get Alisa’s take on maintaining libido to enjoy sex at all stages of life.   We love talking to Alisa, as her advice is always super actionable on a personal level. Menopause is not a scary word, we need to talk about it more comfortably. Listen up to hear what we mean!   Alisa Vitti talks about…   The difference between perimenopause and menopause. How to track whether or not you are post-menopausal. Th

This week we’re doing an encore presentation with chef, author and renowned speaker Seamus Mullen. We had a fascinating chat with Seamus but it was so long ago — and we thought his views were so relevant — that we thought it was time to reprise the interview. We know Seamus as an acclaimed author, speaker and one who has had his own health crises that left him at death’s door, before providing empowerment and a path to wellness for others through his work.   Now he’s co-hosting the Goopfellas podcast to connect with others and share stories of personal transformation, and we couldn’t be more excited for him!     Seamus Mullen talks about... His mountain bike race where he peed himself just before he crossed the finish line. (Luckily this was prior to Instagram). The drawbacks of modern medicine and his own wellness experience. How he thinks of health as being “a thousand choices”. How he believes that it wasn’t one cataclysmic event has made him sick, more a series of events, beginning in childhood. How al

So, we had a brush with failure in business. Now, know that we aren’t the only ones who have failed, but we’d like to think that we’re some of the few who actually talk about it. Today we’re on to share our business fails, reflect on life after Blueprint, and what we think of it all now as we look back.   Ready to own up to your failures and see how far you’ve come? Listen up as we talk about... Failure not being the opposite of success, it’s a part of it Step one: Proof of concept is a big deal Spending A LOT of money and the concept of sunken cost fallacy Labeling and ingredient missteps Impostor syndrome Shifting our mindsets + our main takeaways   Resources: Learn more: htwpodcast.com Instagram: @htwpodcast Highway To Well is a production of Crate Media

Today we are sitting down with Elly Truesdell, the CEO of Canopy Foods. Canopy Foods is providing infrastructure, production and expertise to power the next generation of unforgettable foods and enduring brands– they are the evolved co-packing company that your food business needs to know. And even if you’re not in the food biz, but just the business of eating food--take note! Elly has built her career from over 9 years at Whole Foods Market, and offers expertise in brand development, food trends and product innovation. She now sits on the Board of Canopy Foods, as a mentor to FOOD-X and the Chobani Food Incubator, and acts as advisor to Almanac Investments. In our conversation today, we talk all things startup and food manufacturing. Elly shares the weird things she keeps in her fridge, what it was like working with brands during her career at Whole Foods, and how pumped she is about jackfruit.   If you’re a food business looking for the low-down on co-packing, listen up as Elly Truesdell talks about... Whe

If you’re even remotely similar to us, then you also enjoy being taken out of the monotonous day to day grind, and traveling to far away places does just that for you. Anything the breaks the routine allows you to take a step back and appreciate it in a new way. Well, todays guests are doing just that– Pavia Rosati and Jeralyn Gerba, the founders of Fathom, are here to get out travel juices flowing.   Pavia and Jeralyn have created a spektacular brand by offering travel tips, tricks, and wanderlust articles accessible to all through their various social platforms. The two have also come out with their first book, Travel Anywhere, and it’s all about traveling like a local, not a tourist. In our conversation today, we talk about the balance of traveling well but not breaking the bank or eating questionable street meat.   If you’re ready to hop on a plane to anywhere, listen up as Pavia and Jeralyn talk about... What Fathom is + how Dailycandy started the newsletter buzz Reacting and directing your life Why Fat

We’ve got a special mashup for you today because we’re featuring two interviews in one episode. That’s right; two episodes in one, two awesome founders, and two incredible companies that we know, love, and support.   AdrinAdrina, Gem + Bolt co-founder (the company that fulfills all of our mezcal dreams) joins us in the first interview. Carly Stein, the founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals– AKA the woman who is keeping our colds at bay– joins us for part two of today’s double header. Though it may not seem like these companies compliment one another, we assure you we are the living proof that they do.   Too much Gem + Bolt mezcal got you feeling a little under the weather? Use a little Beekeeper’s Naturals throat spray to perk you right back up so that you can enjoy more mezcal!   Both of these founders have serious passion for their products; listen in to learn more about the wonders of mezcal, and the healing properties gifted to us by the bees... AdrinAdrina + her co-founder being outlaw babies- literally.   Op

Don’t you just love to crack open a can of something refreshing on a nice spring day? Our guest today, Bill Creelman, made us fall back in love with sparkling water. He is the Founder and CEO of Spindrift… maybe you’ve heard of them?   Spindrift is known for their “that’s it” slogan, because all that’s in their bubbly beverages are water and real fruit. We adore Bill and all that he creates, and talking to like minded entrepreneurs is always fun for us. In the conversation today, Bill shares what it’s been like for him to create forward-thinking companies, and the transitions of selling his first company.   Grab your favorite Spindrift and listen in as Bill Creelman talks about...   Bill’s early stages of dipping into entrepreneurship The lessons that Bill learned early on Overreacting in their Spindrift game plan Transitioning from glass to cans What the heck ‘natural’ flavors are How Spindrift innovates in the flavor game Advantages and disadvantages of being the OG mover The different beverage categories

The excellent Dr. Ellen Vora is on the podcast today, and we’re big fans because yes, she’s really cool, but she’s also not down with the over-prescription of meds as treatment. Ellen believes that the power to heal lies within each of us. She’s not anti-medications, but she is all about trying other, more holistic approaches to healing first. Today we’re talking all things functional and holistic, with a special focus on everybody’s favorite, anxiety!   Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher. She’s all about taking a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root, rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms.   We’d loved this conversation with Dr. Vora, and know you will too, so listen up as she sheds some light on...   What the heck a holistic psychiatrist is Why she practices functional medicine Anxiety and how we all have it Shame around mental illness The transition into

It’s been 11 years since Tiger Woods has won the Masters, and our palms are sweaty over the idea of freestyle rock climbing, but our guest today, Keren Eldad is here to remind us that it’s all possible in the mastering of our mindset.   Coach Keren is a trusted advisor to industry-leading executives and superstar entrepreneurs who are setting records at the top of their fields. In her coaching practice, Keren helps her clients make significant breakthroughs in the profitable growth of their business while revitalizing their energy and defining the meaning of their entire lives. It’s a tough job, but Coach Keren is up for the challenge. Having served in the Israeli army and entering into coaching from crisis counseling, Keren believes in service as a way of life, and comes to add value and joy to yours.   There’s just something about being around Keren that makes us feel cool, calm, and empowered. In our conversation today, Coach Keren reminds us to go back to the basics of visualization and Wonder Woman pose

In 2019, we vote that it’s time we start being more honest with ourselves about our understanding of the way money works, and how we can make it work for us. Nicole Lapin is on today’s episode, makin’ it happen. #sorrynotsorry   This girl is a force; she’s an established *cough* New York Times Best-Selling *cough* author, writing books like Boss Bitch, that help women feel empowered, open, and honest about their finances. She has also created an online financial wellness education platform, The Money School. Nicole has created a kickass sisterhood with both of her books and online community– she wants women to feel confident with their money and their money decisions, and we’re all for it.   Today, Nicole breaks all of our money stresses and questions down, from relationships to taxes, to reframing your mindset, and beyond. Everyone needs a little bit of Nicole Lapin in their lives in order to feel that much more financially well, so listen in to this one.   Ready to stress less and spend smarter? Listen up a

Today we are talking to Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine mastermind, Paul Kempisty. Paul is also a mind-reader and tongue-reader, and can tell you what you’re feeling without you saying a word. It’s kinda crazy, but we’re here for it in the name of wellness.   Paul’s training and education have him versed in Chinese Medicine, Reiki, oncology, gynecology, acupuncture, and much more. He now runs a private practice in New York City where patients seek treatment of both common ailments, gynecology and fertility as well as complementary care during and after orthodox cancer treatments.   Paul is not your average acupuncturist– he has great bedside manor, and lets you know everything he’s seeing and thinking, which is what we all want when it comes to our health. In this conversation with Paul today, we go deep into the topics of hormonal imbalances, PMS, and menopause, and how his line of holistic healthcare can help.   If you’re ready to put a pin in your hormonal troubles, listen up as Paul talks about...   W

We are talking to our speed dial doctor, Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, about his passion that should really be all of our passions: plastic. It’s ruining our lives and the planet, to be blunt. In our last episode with Dr. Morrison, he touched on the various environmental pollutants and heavy metals, but honestly, he barely scratched the surface. That’s right, he’s back! Sure, we all recycle and we know plastic is bad for the planet, but there’s more we need to know and do.   Dr. Jeffrey Morrison is an award-winning medical doctor, leader in the field of Integrative Medicine, author, and champion of a nutritional approach to healthcare. His focus is on preventing and reversing degenerative and chronic diseases by enhancing the body’s innate ability to heal and detoxify itself.   Sit back, relax, and listen to Dr. M break it down on...   The convenience factor of plastic products and why straws, well, suck How many products that plastic is actually in--um, our world is pretty much made of plastic What plasticizers do