The Live FAB Life Podcast
Episodes
135: Giving Yourself Grace Through the Ebbs and Flows of Life & Health
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we: Explore the dangers of perfectionism when it comes to healthy living Examine how we came to form our perceptions on what ...
134: Reality vs Perceptions: Doing A Self-Audit and Getting Back to Basics
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we examine realities vs perceptions when it comes to how we're consistent with the basics of health and wellness. Are your dai...
133: What is Health Coaching (and what it isn't)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, you'll hear me discuss: What is health coaching and what it isn't The critical role it can play in the broken healthcare syst...
132: Returning from Hiatus
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a mini-hiatus, I'm back with a new episode where you'll hear me share my thoughts on: Learning about racism Exploring diversity in wellness Sim...
New Episodes Will Return on Tuesday, July 7, 2020
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm pausing new episodes for the month of June to continue watching, reading, listening, and learning about anti-racism. My personal interest lies in ...
131: Reclaiming Holistic Wisdom Through Embodiment and Clarification with Sadie Adams
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you've tried all of the conventional and holistic strategies but yet your health issues haven't completely been resolved? Sometime...
130: Finding Ease & Alignment Through Human Design with Victoria Jane
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I believe that a significant part of being healthy is feeling at-ease, free of tension, and living in alignment with who we are. Human Design is a pow...
129: Best Practices for Working From Home and Managing Virtual Teams
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've suddenly found yourself working from home and it's been a tougher transition than expected, this episode is for you. Returning to the show i...
128: On Love, Safety, Belonging and Raising Your Self-Worth Through Inner Child Work with Veronica Grant
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Veronica Grant. Veronica is a Love + Life Coach, host of the popular Love Life Connection podcast, creator of the Love ...
127: Functional Diagnostic Testing, Lifestyle Medicine and How A Health Coach Can Help You with Reed Davis
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past five years that I've been a health coach, I've spent a lot of time educating others on what exactly is a health coach, what is our scope...
126: How Canine Companionship Can Have A Pawsitive Influence On Your Health & Wellness with Samantha Vaccaro
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording, I'm on Day 42 of sheltering-in-place solo, and I think by now we can all attest to how important social connections are to o...
125: What Changed (and What's Stayed the Same) During Quarantine
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I'm sharing what life has been like for the first 36 days of sheltering in place - solo. I share what's changed and what hasn't ...
124: Finding Calm Through Decluttering and How to Get Started with Carly Adams of The Tidy Revival
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Studies have shown that clutter is a major source of stress. So how can you alleviate it? Get rid of the clutter! Perhaps you've already started the p...
123: Managing Anxiety and Finding Balance with Work-Related Stress with Jenny Castaneda
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me in this episode is returning guest and friend of the show, Jenny Castaneda. Jenny is the author of One-Pot Paleo and Easy Keto Meal Prep (h...
122: Tips to Stay Healthy While Working From Home
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you unexpectedly now working from home? Do you find yourself still in your pj's at 6 pm? With aches and pains from sitting all day without a dedic...
121: Understanding Your Priorities & Establishing Boundaries in the Workplace
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If today was your last day on earth, are you happy? Whether you go into an office or work from home, you likely spend the majority of your time "at wo...
120: The Truth About IBS (and what to do about it!)
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm continuing the solo series of walking you through my own personal health journey, and my aim for doing this is to illustrate the ...
119: Finding Fertility with Monica Cox
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Monica Cox, a Fertility Health Coach, host of the Podcast Finding Fertility, author of "Baby & Me" and creator of #grat...
118: Do You Have A Blood Sugar Problem?
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Me: "I'm waking up at 2 am every night STARVING!" Dr: "Naomi, you have a blood sugar problem." This solo episode is the first in a series of solo epis...
117: Nurturing Natural Beauty, Calm Presence & Authentic Self-Expression with Sadie Adams of Take Care
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Sadie Adams, the Proprietress of Take Care, a spa with locations in New York City and in the Venice Beach area of Los A...
116: On Productivity, Mindset and Daring to Grow with Sarah Morgan
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you weren't afraid? Joining me in Episode 116 is Sarah Morgan of xosarah.com. Sarah is an Emmy-Award winning digital strategist w...
115: What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if you weren't afraid? As women, we spend so much time living in fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of being judged and of what others ...
114: The Reality of Burnout (and What to Do About It!)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If I were, to sum up, 2019 it would be "the year of burnout." During that time, I've come to surmise that burnout is simply the misappropriation of en...
113: Half the Sugar, All the Love with Jennifer Tyler Lee
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Tyler Lee. Jennifer is an award-winning author, game creator, self-trained home cook, and healthy eating advo...
112: Answering Frequently Asked Questions about the 21-Day Sugar Detox
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer the most frequently and uniquely asked questions I've received as a 21-Day Sugar Detox coach, about the 21-Day Sugar Detox p...
111: Common Mistakes Made on the 21-Day Sugar Detox
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a 21-Day Sugar Detox coach, I've led dozens of people through the program. And over the years, I've seen the same mistakes made over and over again...
110: What Will Be Your Catalyst for Change?
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the time of year where we want to be healthier, we want to be wealthier, we want to make all our dreams come true, and it feels like anything is ...
109: Using Qi Gong to Create A Sustainable Practice of Self-Care with Dr. Kate DeVarney
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over three years ago, my acupuncturist recommended that I try Qi Gong to manage my stress and restore balance to my health, but admittedly, I didn't p...
108: On Quieting the Mind and Allowing Yourself A Chance to Breathe
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a continuation of Episode 107 where I gave an update on my current health. In this episode, you'll hear me share how I'm using convent...
107: Viewing Your Health From A New Perspective
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I bring you another "real people" story, this time - mine. Over the past 2+ years of this show, I've shared my health journey in a number of different...
106: Marrying Macros with Mindful Eating with Katie Garces
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever tried macros eating and/or mindful, intuitive eating, then you know that these two approaches are on opposite ends of the spectrum. And...
104: Intermittent Fasting, the Keto Diet and Athletic Training with Jamie Dant, LDN
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of Intermittent Fasting and wondered why it's supposedly good for you? Or how about why you often hear it associated with the Ketogenic...
103: Body Image, the Weight Room and the Importance of Rest for Runners with Coach Josh Maio
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For several years, long-distance running was a big part of my life, encompassing almost every aspect of it. So much so that I overtrained pretty badly...
102: Mindset, Overcoming Challenges and Tips to Maximize Your Workouts with Martin Luna
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Martin Luna, a personal trainer certified by NASM and Precision Nutrition with specializations in kettlebells, animal f...
101: 10 Key Things To Do For A Successful 21-Day Sugar Detox
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As a 21-Day Sugar Detox coach, I spend a lot of time speaking with, listening to, observing, and coaching folks who have successfully completed the 21...
100: Lessons Learned from 100+ Episodes
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached 100! In this milestone episode, we take a trip down memory lane as I revisit the most popular episode from every tenth one, as determine...
099: Probiotic Foods, Gut Health and Mission-Based Work with Barb Vogel and Nikki Price of inner-ēco
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Barb Vogel and Nikki Price, co-founders of inner-ēco, a mission-based company that makes food-based probiotics. You'll...
098: Easy Keto Meal Prep with Jenny Castaneda of Cook and Savor
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the first things that get sacrificed to our ever-busy schedules is eating healthy, nutritious meals. From personal experience, I know that the ...
097: Building A Clean Living Community with Emily Popson of Pop of Health
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So you want to live a cleaner lifestyle but it's overwhelming and you don't know quite where to start. That's where Emily Popson comes in. Emily is th...
096: Debunking Commonly Misunderstood Terms with Katie Leadbetter
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gluten-Free vs Grain-Free. Organic vs Pastured. Eco-Friendly vs Safer vs Chemical Free vs Green vs Sustainable. It's confusing to know what all these ...
095: Finding and Working in Partnership with An Integrative or Functional Medicine Doctor
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of this mini-series, we explore Tiers 3 and 4 of the Functional Nutrition Framework. If your health concerns aren't resolved ...
094: Creating A Solid Nutritional Infrastructure for Health
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the mini-series on the Functional Nutrition Framework, after building a solid foundation for health in Tier 1 (Episode 093), in this episod...
093: Establishing A Solid Foundation for Health
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
🎙Would you run before you can walk? Just like you can't exercise your way out of a bad diet, you also can't medicate or even supplement your way ou...
092: Minding Your Health When Your Mind Is On Work
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the second anniversary of The Live FAB Life Podcast! In this episode, I discuss having an epiphany, with the help of some friends, on ...
091: Thriving Through Cancer with Alyssa Carrie & Katie Leadbetter
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by certified holistic Nutrition Consultants, fellow 21-Day Sugar Detox Coaches and cancer survivors, Katie Leadbetter and ...
090: Easy Ways to Improve Your Financial Wellness with Bre Bauer
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What role do finances play in making healthcare decisions? How much of a factor is it in your overall stress load? What's your mindset around money? F...
089: Dieting vs Food As Medicine
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference between dieting and viewing food as medicine? In this new episode of The Live FAB Life Podcast, we'll explore: What my dieting ...
088: Overcoming Orthorexia with Kate Markovitz
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Kate Markovitz, a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, a 21-Day Sugar Detox Coach, creator of The Mindfull Makeover program,...
087: How I Dealt with SIBO
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever experienced SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), are currently battling through it, suspect you might have it, or have heard a...
086: Sauna Therapy for Detoxification and Healing with Brian Richards, SaunaSpace
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Brian Richards, the founder and Lead Product Developer of SaunaSpace, makers of Near Infrared Saunas. You'll hear Brian...
085: Avoiding Burnout By Pressing Pause
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know you're on the brink of burnout? Or maybe you're already there. And if you are, what do you do about it? In this solo episode, I take y...
084: Beyond the Pill: Post Birth Control Syndrome and Women's Hormonal Health with Dr. Jolene Brighten
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this very important episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a Functional Naturopathic Medical Doctor and nutritional biochemi...
083: Immunity to Change with Catherine Mulvihill
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As nutritionists, wellness practitioners, coaches, etc., we can offer guidance, make recommendations and offer insights, but the ultimate key to your ...
082: Understanding and Decoding the Communication of Behaviors
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When taking a functional approach to health, the goal is to uncover the root cause of a problem. In many situations, especially ones with tremendous e...
081: An Introduction to CBD with Dr. Hyla Cass
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After years of taking prescriptions and supplements for sleep that proved to not be very effective, I decided that it was time to give CBD oil a shot ...
080: Getting Started with Herbs for Wellness with Carly Lockman
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Carly Lockman, an Integrative Nutritionist & herbalist who specializes in helping women navigate the various stages of ...
079: Renewing Your Health With A Spring Cleanse or Detox
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The vernal equinox, also known as the Spring Equinox, marks the shift from longer nights to longer days. It marks new beginnings and represents renewa...
078: Sleep, Stress and Hormones
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Sleep quality and duration should be considered a vital sign, as they are strong indicators of overall health and quality of life," As a society, we'...
077: The Pros and Cons of Blue Light and How to Get Quality Sleep with James Swanwick
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard about blue light, but just how much do you really know about it? In this episode, I'm joined by James Swanwick, author of The 30...
076: Eating for Nutrition vs. Avoiding Unhealthy Foods
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the outcomes from my experiment in following the Keto Quick Start 30-day Meal Plan (Episode 074) was the realization that I had been eating to ...
075: The Health Benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella with Catharine Arnson of Energy Bits
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Catharine Arnston. Catharine is the Founder and CEO of Energy Bits, a Boston-based company that she founded in 2014. Af...
074: Naomi's Keto Quick Start
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back in Episode 068, I was joined by New York Times Best-selling author Diane Sanfilippo, for a discussion on the ketogenic diet and her new book, "Ke...
073: Medicinal Mushrooms and Mushroom Supplementation with Jeff Chilton
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mushrooms are the latest trending superfood and you've probably seen mushrooms in coffee, teas, elixirs, and even supplements! In this episode, I'm ...
072: A Journey And Pursuit For Beautiful Skin For Life
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're wrapping up our 4-part mini-series on taking a Functional Nutrition approach towards skin health. In this episode, I pull back the curtain and s...
071: Connecting A Leaky Gut and Skin Health
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to your chronic skin problem have you ever been advised to focus on repairing your gut health? But what does that even mean? What does y...
070: Four Crucial Skincare Mistakes to Avoid to Clear Up Skin
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to popular belief, skin care doesn't start at Sephora, nor does it start at Beautycounter. Skincare begins with what you're feeding your body...
069: Clear Skin from Within
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode kicks off a mini-series of episodes on something that every single person I know wants, regardless of their age, gender, or status. It's ...
068: Keto Quick Start: A Beginner's Guide to A Whole Foods Ketogenic Diet with Diane Sanfilippo
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off the new year with a powerhouse interview with my friend and mentor, a woman who I deeply respect and admire, Diane Sanfilippo. Diane...
067: Self-Care in the New Year with Tami Hackbarth
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How we manage and deal with unavoidable stress really comes down to how well we take care of ourselves. Joining me on this episode is Tami Hackbarth, ...
066: The Holiday Survival Guide - Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to enjoy the holidays without feeling guilt from overindulgence and sugar overload? In this episode, we examine how you justify your ch...
065: 10 Simple Ways to Slow Down for Type-A People
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
High energy and ambitious Type A people are always-on-the-go, crossing off our to-do lists or attached to our phones, tablets, or laptops - or maybe e...
064: Is Stress Really Such A Big Deal?
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We deal with stress on a daily basis. We hear about all the time on the news, read about it in magazines and hear it talked about online. And we've b...
063: What's A Detox and Healthy Ways to Detox Safely
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The word "detox" has gotten a bad rap because there's been so much "noise" out there about how to detox, AND there's different ways to do it. So in t...
062: How Your Liver Is the Workhorse Of Your Body
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do acne and breakouts, weight gain, allergies, arthritis, even and heart disease have in common? They're all a result of how your liver is (or is...
061: An Introduction to CranialSacral Therapy with Mindy Totten
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When looking for the root causes of illnesses and even skin problems like acne, eczema or even psoriasis, you always want to look at one's diet, gut h...
060: Seven Safer Choices to Make to Detox Your Home
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're learning more and more that health isn't just about diet and exercise. We're now hearing, more than ever before, on how toxins in consumer produ...
059: How to Be An Advocate for Women's Health
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You often hear people talk about being advocates. As Beautycounter consultants, we advocate for more health-protective laws, but what does advocating ...
058: Bridging the Gap Between What Your Doctors Are Telling You and What They Aren't
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Back with us for her third and final episode this month is Katie Leadbetter of Clean Eating with Katie. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Katie spea...
057: How to Support A Loved One with Cancer
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There have been too many times when I've found out that someone that I cared about was diagnosed with cancer and I didn't know what to say or what to ...
056: Surviving Breast Cancer with Katie Leadbetter
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first in a four-part mini-series on breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this Part 1 of this series, I'm joined by ...
055: Understanding Obesogens: The Link Between Toxins and Weight
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to weight loss and healthy living, toxins are a critical missing piece to the conversation that's not talked about enough but can no lo...
054: How to Have A Productive Doctor's Visit
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you made an appointment to see your doctor, only to have the whole visit last approximately 7-10 minutes? And you found yourself ...
053: Defining Clean Eating and How to Put It Into Practice
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm already eating clean?" is a response I get from a lot of people, who are working in improving their health but still struggling. When I review ho...
052: Taking Responsibility for Your Health By "Backing Things Up"
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a health problem come up so you researched to see what might help? And as you did your due diligence you began to see how the costs ...
051: Bariatrics, Autoimmune Diseases and Bridging the Gap Between Convention and Holistic Medicine with Lori Newlon
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend, Lori Newlon of The Bariatric Dish. Lori is a registered nurse (she has 18 years of experience and count...
050: Root Causes of Skin Problems & A Four-Dimensional Functional Approach
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The conventional two-dimensional approach to treating skin issues like acne is typically topical creams, along with pharmaceuticals like antibiotics o...
049: Skincare Myths: Why the Conventional Approach Doesn't Work
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in your life, whether during puberty, adolescence, or even well into adulthood, that acne, or other skin issues became a big concern for...
048: Mindset and Disordered Eating with Kym Hermann
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Healing and recovering from an eating disorder led Kym Hermann to guide others to navigate their wellness journeys. Kym is a Certified Nutrition Consu...
047: What Happens When You Stop Obsessing About Food with Katie Garces
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Live FAB Life Podcast, I'm joined by Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Katie Garces. Katie bl...
046: Gray-Area Drinking and Sobriety with Melinda Mrachek Staehling
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I'm joined by returning guest Melinda Mrachek Staehling. Melinda recently shared with me that she had given up drinking alcohol. I wa...
045: Seasonal Summer Eating
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Holistic health is at the focal point of my practice, and the topics we talk about here on this podcast are through a functional nutrition lense. View...
044: Safer Summer Eyecare with Dr. Sandra Miyamoto
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing on with our safer summer theme, on this episode, we're talking about eye health. Eye health isn't a topic that's talked about very much whe...
043: Safer Summer Skincare with Genevieve Blair
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's the time of year where we're *hopefully* spending more time outdoors in the sun! We're kicking off a 3-part mini-series on summer health with saf...
042: How To Train For A Marathon After Overtraining
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Hofheimer first appeared in Episode 016 where she shared how she experienced overtraining & adrenal depletion. At the time we recorded that in...
041: How to Start A Meditation Practice with Melinda Mrachek Staehling
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been curious about meditation and wondered how to start? Or maybe you've dabbled in it, but haven't been consistent about it (*raising my han...
040: How to Find the Right Personal Trainer For You
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of my seven-part behind-the-scenes mini-series, you'll hear me share: My biggest workout struggles post-adrenal fatigue How I'm...
039: The Emotional Side of Weight Gain
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My behind-the-scenes mini-series continues with a very frank and honest conversation on the emotional side and mindset of weight gain. You'll hear me ...
038: How to Support Your Body When Removing Dental Amalgams
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm continuing my behind-the-scenes mini-series and sharing an update on what's going on in my own health journey. In this episode, I share how I cam...
037: On Mindset, Money Blocks and Being An Architect of Change
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm continuing my behind-the-scenes mini-series and sharing how Beautycounter's Leadership Summit shifted my mindset toward business,...
036: How Did You Come to Form Your Beliefs?
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Of all of the courses, programs, and training I've taken in my 22-year career, the two most powerful questions asked of me that has changed every aspe...