Becoming Simply Well Hannah Bellich

Today I welcome Ivan Pelly, Founder of the Ivan Bar to the show!



In 2015, Ivan bought his last grocery-store nutrition bar. For him, they were either too small, too sweet, or just tasted… not so good. He thought he could do better, so he set out to make his own. He studied what kind of ingredients made for great nutrition and great taste, and got to work. After many, many attempts, he arrived at what he thinks is the best nutrition bar on the planet. These bars taste great; they’re good for you, and you don’t need to eat six of them to take the edge off your hunger. Initially, I just made them for himself and his family. Sooner or later, friends got their hands on them, and he was answering questions like, “could you make me some more?” and “where can I buy them?”. This popular demand made him think that maybe the “Ivan Bar” could find a life outside of his fridge and his kids’ lunchboxes. And so they have. 



In today's episode, we touch on:




How and why Ivan decided to create Ivan Bar.

The ingredients in the bars and why he chose the ingredients that he did (hint: they're super clean, nutritious ingredients without any added junk!).

What it's like to launch a brand that's build on nutrition – a brand that's built on the actual health benefits of the product, skipping those harmful additives and fillers.

Advice Ivan has for those who are looking to start their own business.

What Ivan uses to preserve his bars and make them shelf stable instead of harmful chemical preservatives.

Why it's so hard for small businesses to get into grocery stores.

His favorite flavor + a surprise for what's coming next for Ivan Bar (hint: it's delicious!).


You can purchase Ivan Bars on ivan.bar – if you're on the central coast of California, you can also use this store locater to find out where you can snatch some of the bars in person as well.


DISCOUNT CODE: Ivan so kindly offered listeners a discount code! If you'd like your code, please email ivan@ivan.bar and he will send you over your code. Stock up on some for yourself and grab a couple extra to give as healthy holiday gifts this season – you won't be sorry you did (trust me!).



Let's continue the conversation over on Instagram @simplyhann_. If you share one thing that resonated with you from the episode and how you are going to implement it into your life over on your Instagram stories, I will enter you into the weekly giveaway for a chance to win some of my favorite things! 



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Have you had the chance to purchase a copy of my Gut-friendly Fall Favorites Recipe E-book? 



10 festive, comforting recipes for you to enjoy this fall (without the bellyache) – and the best part, you can get all of the ingredients at Trader Joe's! 



There are 5 savory recipes and 5 sweet recipes – so there's a little something for everyone! 



All of the recipes are gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. 



Purchase here: https://www.simplyhann.com/product-page/gut-friendly-fall-favorites-recipe-e-book 



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Podcast art by Hannah Bellich. Music by Anchor.

From turmeric, of which we hear about the health benefits of quite often, all the way to black pepper which we use so commonly we might not even consider the fact that it has great health benefits – herbs have health properties that are extremely beneficial for us.

Learning about the actual health benefits and properties of different foods helps to make healthy eating more tangible. If you know fennel helps with nausea and digestion, you can prioritize adding it to your meals if you're having a digestive upset.

We discuss the health-promoting properties of:


Turmeric
Ginger
Rosemary
Sage
Cardamom
Cinnamon
Dill
Black Pepper
Fennel
Basil



Let's continue the conversation over on Instagram @simplyhann_. If you share one thing that resonated with you from the episode and how you are going to implement it into your life over on your Instagram stories, I will enter you into the weekly giveaway for a chance to win some of my favorite things!



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PS: Have you had the chance to purchase a copy of my Gut-friendly Fall Favorites Recipe E-book? 



10 festive, comforting recipes for you to enjoy this fall (without the bellyache) – and the best part, you can get all of the ingredients at Trader Joe's! 



There are 5 savory recipes and 5 sweet recipes – so there's a little something for everyone! 



All of the recipes are gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Purchase here: https://www.simplyhann.com/product-page/gut-friendly-fall-favorites-recipe-e-book

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Podcast art by Hannah Bellich. Music by Anchor.

Today, I welcome Juan, co-founder and CEO of Waykana, an Ecuadorian startup with the mission to boost the world with the healthiest morning energy: the guayusa superleaf.
In his youth, Juan found himself looking for the best version of himself: healthier, purposeful, focused...This path led Juan to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, where he discovered an amazing treasure to share with the world, and do it ethically and sustainably with indigenous kichwa communities.
Waykana's story has just begun, and there is so much more for everyone to discover…
In today’s episode, we touch on:

How and why Waykana was started.
The benefits of the Guayusa leaf and why they use this super leaf in their products.
How they source the Guayusa leaf and the 1500 year old tradition of the indigenous people that originally discovered Guayusa.
What the indigenous people of the amazon rainforest eat to stay healthy and happy
The importance of a morning ritual or healthy habit
What’s coming next for Waykana
And honestly a ton more…

We’d love to hear what resonated with you over on Instagram, so share a screenshot of you listening to this episode and write out something you found interesting or something that you learned and tag myself, @simplyhann_ and Waykana at @waykana.energy.
Use code SIMPLYHANN for 15% off your Waykana order on waykana.com: https://waykana.com/pages/our-products
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Have you had the chance to purchase a copy of my Gut-friendly Fall Favorites Recipe E-book?

10 festive, comforting recipes for you to enjoy this fall (without the bellyache) – and the best part, you can get all of the ingredients at Trader Joe's!
There are 5 savory recipes and 5 sweet recipes – so there's a little something for everyone!
All of the recipes are gluten-free and can easily be made vegan.

Purchase here: https://www.simplyhann.com/product-page/gut-friendly-fall-favorites-recipe-e-book  

I'm SO excited to welcome, Parker, Founder of Lovebird Cereal to the show! Lovebird Cereal is a grain free, refined sugar free cereal that actually TASTES GOOD!

Parker left his big food job to clean up junk food for his daughter.  After 6 years in big food and an on-going healthy journey managing an autoimmune disease, he felt a calling as a new parent to make a difference.

We touch on:

Why Parker decided to start Lovebird Cereal.
The ingredients in Lovebird Cereal and what makes them so incredible.
How and why Parker thinks we, as a society, got so far away from eating REAL food.
The challenges of creating a health food brand that is truly centered around health and clean ingredients.
What's coming next for Lovebird Cereal (hint: we get a sneak peak to some new flavors coming soon!)
And so much more!


Resources:

You can connect with Parker on instagram at @eatlovebird. You can purchase Lovebird Cereal over on lovebirdfoods.com.

Let's continue the conversation over on Instagram @simplyhann_. If you share one thing that resonated with you from the episode and how you are going to implement it into your life over on your Instagram stories, I will enter you into the weekly giveaway for a chance to win some of my favorite things!

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Have you had the chance to purchase a copy of my Gut-friendly Fall Favorites Recipe E-book?

10 festive, comforting recipes for you to enjoy this fall (without the bellyache) – and the best part, you can get all of the ingredients at Trader Joe's! There are 5 savory recipes and 5 sweet recipes – so there's a little something for everyone! All of the recipes are gluten-free and can easily be made vegan.

Purchase here: https://www.simplyhann.com/product-page/gut-friendly-fall-favorites-recipe-e-book

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Podcast art by Hannah Bellich. Music by Anchor.

I am SO excited to welcome the beautiful Julie Merica host of the Make Your Damn Bed podcast onto the show today!


We touch on:


Julie’s inspiration for starting the Make Your Damn Bed podcast
How she gets inspiration for each of her amazing episodes
The importance of finding balance throughout our entire life
How Julie juggles launching a new podcast episode every day along with her other commitments
Tips for meditating that will leave you feeling empowered to kick off your meditation practice TODAY
And literally so much more!


Be sure to follow along with Julie and the Make Your Damn Bed podcast over on Instagram at @mydbpodcast and subscribe to Make Your Damn Bed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.



RESOURCES:


Make Your Damn Bed Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-your-damn-bed/id1547923514
Make Your Damn Bed Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1r6UFoAQ9kr3J7k61yw5zM
Make Your Damn Bed Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast/
National Institute of Mental Health Help & Resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help 

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Have you had the chance to purchase a copy of my Gut-friendly Fall Favorites Recipe E-book?


10 festive, comforting recipes for you to enjoy this fall (without the bellyache) – and the best part, you can get all of the ingredients at Trader Joe's! There are 5 savory recipes and 5 sweet recipes – so there's a little something for everyone! All of the recipes are gluten-free and can easily be made vegan.


Purchase here: https://www.simplyhann.com/product-page/gut-friendly-fall-favorites-recipe-e-book

In today's episode, I share some tips and tricks for making healthy food actually taste good. It's become so common for people to say "oh healthy food tastes like cardboard" - I could never eat that way. Well, I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to! Healthy food can have tons of flavor - and no, you don't have to spend 2 hours cooking each meal to achieve that!

I share:


My favorite all purpose seasonings
The potential of simple homemade sauces and dressings to revolutionize your meals
How to amp up the flavor profile of stovetop grains
And more!


Let's continue the conversation over on Instagram @simplyhann_. If you share one thing that resonated with you from the episode and how you are going to implement it into your life over on your Instagram stories, I will enter you into the weekly giveaway for a chance to win some of my favorite things!


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PS: Have you grabbed a copy of my Healthy Gut Reset yet?


This 3-day meal plan + guide will help you to give your body a break from all the processed, high sugar food that can be irritating to the gut without sacrificing flavor. It’s filled with tons of nutrient-dense foods that will aid in the restoration of the gut. Find it here.


🌱A full 3-day plan of recommended meals + snacks

🌱A complete grocery list for ingredients needed

🌱A list of suggested supplements + why they’re suggested (however, you must consult with your doctor before taking any supplements)

🌱Mindfulness practices to help mitigate the stress component that can influence digestion and gut health


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Podcast art by Hannah Bellich. Music by Anchor.