Loving Wellness Ava Nouri, RD
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Loving Wellness is your compass to embracing a holistic approach to health—one that extends love not only to your body and spirit but also ripples it outward to those around you.
Join registered dietitian and your wellness BFF, Ava Nouri, as she dives deep into all the ways you can practice Loving Wellness in your own life through both solo episodes and interviews with experts in many fields. With new conversations released every Wednesday, this podcast is here to help you thrive beyond your limits and live in alignment with your healthiest, happiest self!
*Previously Thoughts on Thriving*
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63. How to Get Out of a Rut
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I am sharing all of my favorite tips, tricks, and reminders for getting out of a rut. In the episode, I go over some signs you may be in a rut, and I share tangible ways to regain energy and feel inspired about life again- all of which you can implement immediately! I also share some questions you can ask yourself when you're feeling like you're in a mental "low", and talk about a few mindset shifts that can go a long way! As always, thank you for listening!
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
I am now accepting new virtual clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
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62. How to Find Balance on Your Wellness Journey, Get Your Period Back, & Live More Authentically with Sydney Karmes-Wainer, Founder of French Squirrel
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Sydney Karmes-Wainer, founder and CEO of French Squirrel. Sydney is a Certified Hormone Specialist, specializing in blood sugar management and female health through a nutrition perspective. After experiencing hormone imbalances, she discovered a natural and holistic approach to heal her hormones through diet, exercise, and powerful adaptogens and herbs. French Squirrel was originally Sydney's Instagram page dedicated to sharing her healing journey & original recipes. It is now a thriving CPG company, selling French-inspired, good-for-you snacks made with real, organic ingredients.
In the episode, we cover:
Healing from disordered eating and how this experience led Sydney to launch French Squirrel
Sydney’s hormone healing journey & how she got her period back after losing it for 3.5 years
The importance of your beliefs when you’re on a healing journey
Finding balance with health practices & exploring the gray areas of wellness
Giving yourself permission to change and evolve on your wellness journey
French Squirrel’s origin story
The benefits of incorporating cacao into your diet
The importance of eating in a way that’s blood-sugar friendly
How owning a business has fueled Sydney’s spiritual growth & the lessons she’s learned throughout the process
Finding work-life balance as a small business owner & separating your self worth from your business
Getting back into your feminine energy as a female business owner
How to show up more authentically both online and in real life
...and so much more!
For more from Sydney:
Instagram: @Sydney_KW
https://www.instagram.com/sydney_kw/
Check out French Squirrel below & use code LW15 for 15% off your order:
https://frenchsquirrel.com/
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
I am currently accepting new virtual clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Make sure to follow @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
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61. How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I dive deep into the topic of comparison and how to let go of jealousy and stop comparing yourself to others. In the episode, I share practical tips that have helped me when I fall into the comparison trap, and I talk about ways we can use comparison and jealousy productively for our own inner growth. I also share a few loving reminders you can come back to when you're in that comparison headspace that really help to put things into perspective. As always, thank you for listening!
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
I am now accepting new virtual clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
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60. The Functional Medicine Approach to Optimizing Gut Health, Healing Thyroid Disorders, Properly Supporting Detoxification, & The Problem with Hormonal Birth Control with Dr. Ryan Monahan, DAOM, LAc
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Dr. Ryan Monahan, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Monahan practices Functional Medicine in Los Angeles, California and works virtually with patients nationally and internationally. He completed his Masters and Doctoral degrees of Eastern Medicine summa cum laude at Emperor's College in Santa Monica, California and completed his Functional Medicine training with both The Institute for Functional Medicine and The Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine.
In the episode, we cover:
Dr. Monahan’s own healing journey from mold exposure
Why the gut is the root of most imbalances in the body and how you can start to optimize your gut health through functional medicine approaches
HPA axis dysregulation- what it is & why our stress response system needs so much support these days
How to address physiological stressors through diet, lifestyle, and more
Why the city you live in makes a bigger impact on your health than you may think
Should you go gluten free?
The most nutrient-dense foods in the world & what an ideal diet looks like for optimal nutrient status
The most common nutrient deficiencies Dr. Monahan sees, especially in vegan patients
Root causes of common hormonal imbalances & how to address them holistically
How to properly support your body’s detoxification & drainage pathways
Supporting estrogen detoxification to address estrogen dominance
The (many) issues with hormonal birth control & why the copper IUD isn’t a great alternative
The functional medicine approach to treating thyroid disorders & the gut-thyroid connection
...and so much more!
For more from Dr. Monahan:
Website: peacefulmountainmedicine.com
Instagram: @Dr.Ryan.Monahan
https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryan.monahan/?hl=en
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
I am currently accepting new virtual clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Make sure to follow @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
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59. Solo Q&A: Holistic Sleep Tips, Circadian Rhythms, Social Jet Lag, & How to Beat Bloating for Good (Part 2)
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm going solo again for part two of answering your wellness-related questions! I cover a wide range of topics, including how to get better sleep, circadian biology & how to actually reset your circadian rhythm, the concept of social jet lag, my favorite ways to beat bloating, tips to stay motivated on your wellness journey, and so much more! If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, you can do so here. As always, thank you for listening!
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
I am now accepting new virtual clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
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58. Dating Rules That Should Be Broken, How to Show Up Authentically in Dating and Relationships, & The Key to Communicating (& Arguing) Healthily With Your Partner with Ilana Dunn
In this week's episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by Ilana Dunn, a Millennial and Gen Z Dating Expert, Content Creator, and Host of Seeing Other People, a Spotify Top 50 Viral Podcast. After a two-year stint as Hinge's Lead Content Creator, Ilana created Seeing Other People to help daters all over the world feel less alone and more empowered in their dating lives. Healthy relationships are integral to our overall health and wellness, which is why I am so excited to dive deep into dating & relationships with Ilana this week!
In the episode, we chat about:
How to navigate the modern dating world, including dating apps / online dating
Tips to show up more authentically on dates & how to be more authentic in all of your relationships (romantic partnerships, friendships, family, etc.)
Dating rules that should be broken
How to deal with rejection in dating
How & where to meet people in person if you aren’t a fan of dating apps
Toxic situationships & lessons Ilana learned from one that she was in
The key to communicating effectively in a relationship
How to have healthy arguments with your partner
How to balance being in a relationship with all the other parts of your life
What to do when you don’t like your friend’s partner
Embracing being single when all your friends are in a relationship
...and so much more!
For more from Ilana:
https://www.instagram.com/ilana.dunn/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/seeingotherpeople/?hl=en
Seeing Other People Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeing-other-people/id1505618760
For more from me, visit my website: https://www.avanouriwellness.com/
I am currently accepting new virtual clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Make sure to follow @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
https://www.instagram.com/avanouriwellness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@avanouriwellness
Contact: avanouriwellness@gmail.com