Balanced Bites: Talk on Food, Fitness, & Life with Liz Wolfe Liz Wolfe

#457 Olivia Amitrano (aka Organic Olivia) joins us today for a truly profound and meaningful conversation. We dive deep into a wide range of topics, from the pressures we place on children to the power of community and the intricacies of herbal medicine. We also explore religion, the duality of life, and much more. Our discussion covers the evolution of relationships in adulthood, living in awe, how our nervous systems coregulate with others, and why connection is crucial to a healthy life. This conversation is packed with insightful revelations and personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of finding balance in our modern world. 
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#456: Before you buy bug spray this summer, you’ll want to tune into this episode! In this replay, we gets to the bottom of the question: Is DEET really bad? Liz discusses permethrin, picaridin and even some natural options and shares what she REALLY thinks the best option is (it may not be what you expect!) and why she’s not a fan of essential oils.
Liz also shares tips on using bug sprays with sunscreen and which insect repellents you should NEVER combine. She reveals what to do if you get a tick bite (and what you should NEVER do!), her pediatrician’s advice for bug spray, and the truth about which blood type mosquitoes love the most. If you want optimal protection from bugs this summer, this is a MUST listen!
Liz’s must haves for protection:
For Cedarside Tick Shield, click HERE
For Bug Bite Thing Suction, click HERE
For Ticked Off Tick Removal, click HERE


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#455: Today we chat with certified epigenetics coach Becca Roses. Becca Roses is on a mission to help people understand and decode their own genes. In this captivating episode, we delve deep into the world of epigenetics, personal health, and bespoke wellness strategies. Becca shares her personal journey of battling unexplained symptoms and Hashimoto's to discovering the transformative power of understanding her genetics. We discuss the significance of personalized health approaches, debunk common wellness myths, and explore how genetic testing can unveil unique insights into nutrition, exercise, and detoxification pathways. We talk about cold plunging, red light therapy, coffee enemas (yes, we go there!) and all the trendy wellness protocols that are all the rage right now. If you’re tired of feeling like just another cog in your doctor’s wheel, this episode is for you!
 
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To learn more about MindBodyGenes, click HERE - use code MBG for $200 off any genetic blueprint packages and/or for $250 off the Gene Queen Certification
 

#454: Today I’m chatting with the founders of Wise + Well: Functional Health Coach Maria Claps and Functional Nutritionist Kristin Johnson. Wise + Well is a nutrition and lifestyle company focused on whole health transformations for women in midlife.
We cover SO MUCH, including HRT; the debunked Women’s Health Initiative; the importance of lifestyle (period!); WHEN to test and WHAT to test in perimenopause; your hormones; and how to tell if you’re experiencing menopause (vs. encountering life’s stressors during midlife). Kristin and Maria expose the truth behind common misconceptions, the age you should start taking HRT (the answer may surprise you) and so much more!
Whether you're experiencing perimenopause or simply seeking to understand more about this phase of life, this episode promises to leave you empowered and informed.
 
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#453: Holistic pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert Elisa Song, joins me for a compelling conversation about treating illness, kids’ immune systems, the vagus nerve, and “man colds” (yes, really)! She talks all about the meaning of integrative medicine, her thoughts on antibiotics and why you shouldn’t freak out when your child has a fever! We discuss the gut microbiome, the most vulnerable times in your child’s life, why they should avoid social media and so much more!
Through her practice, Whole Family Wellness and her company, Healthy Kids Happy Kids, Elisa is revolutionizing children’s health and helping thousands of children thrive in the process. By integrating the best of conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, homeopathy, essential oils, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Elisa is on a mission to educate and empower so that we can raise children who are flourishing in mind, body and spirit. 
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To order her new book, “Healthy Kids, Happy Kids,” click HERE
 
 

#452: Before you stock up on sunscreens this summer, listen to this episode! In this replay, Liz does a deep dive into the history of sunscreen and the rise of melanoma. She uncovers why it’s so difficult to bring new sunscreen solutions to market, the difference between UVA + UVB (and which one may initiate or promote melanoma), what SPF actually means and the best option to protect the skin of babies and kids. Liz also reveals her #1 choice for sun protection. So grab your sunglasses, a hat, and some sun-protective clothing and soak up all the information Liz is dropping! 
Anthelios European Sunscreen: HERE