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Welcome to the juiciest conversations in wellness with Olivia Amitrano, founder of Organic Olivia. “What’s The Juice” is a podcast as multifaceted as its listeners — a fierce community on a courageous path of self improvement, learning, and healing. Here we share conversations that bridge traditional wisdom and modern science, offering a balance of tangible advice and perspective-shifting philosophies that will optimize your health and change the way you see the world.

One week we’ll spill the (herbal) tea on functional medicine for hormone imbalance, while the next we’ll dive deep into psychedelic assisted therapy, codependency and learning how to say no.

Olivia is a clinical herbalist, formulator, entrepreneur, and, most notably, an educator. Each episode is an opportunity to synthesize her education in herbalism, psychology, and a lifetime of health issues into actionable tips on how to not only heal but thrive. Interviews with doctors, therapists, holistic practitioners, astrologers, artists, and storytellers are brimming with raw, human moments and empowering information. Candid and ever curious, Olivia is on a mission to understand the human condition and share what she learns along the way. Above all, her goal is to connect you with the paradigms, practitioners and teachers you can rely on to help get you to the next level. Peeling back the layers isn’t always pretty, but the juice is worth the squeeze.

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Welcome to the juiciest conversations in wellness with Olivia Amitrano, founder of Organic Olivia. “What’s The Juice” is a podcast as multifaceted as its listeners — a fierce community on a courageous path of self improvement, learning, and healing. Here we share conversations that bridge traditional wisdom and modern science, offering a balance of tangible advice and perspective-shifting philosophies that will optimize your health and change the way you see the world.

One week we’ll spill the (herbal) tea on functional medicine for hormone imbalance, while the next we’ll dive deep into psychedelic assisted therapy, codependency and learning how to say no.

Olivia is a clinical herbalist, formulator, entrepreneur, and, most notably, an educator. Each episode is an opportunity to synthesize her education in herbalism, psychology, and a lifetime of health issues into actionable tips on how to not only heal but thrive. Interviews with doctors, therapists, holistic practitioners, astrologers, artists, and storytellers are brimming with raw, human moments and empowering information. Candid and ever curious, Olivia is on a mission to understand the human condition and share what she learns along the way. Above all, her goal is to connect you with the paradigms, practitioners and teachers you can rely on to help get you to the next level. Peeling back the layers isn’t always pretty, but the juice is worth the squeeze.

    S5E14 A Real Conversation About Wellness Extremes, Cure-All Diets & How to Actually Find Balance | Shyla Cadogan, RD

    S5E14 A Real Conversation About Wellness Extremes, Cure-All Diets & How to Actually Find Balance | Shyla Cadogan, RD

    What does “good nutrition” actually mean – and why have we built a BILLION dollar industry that only makes us more confused about how to feed ourselves? Why is it that one day the internet is telling you to be a raw vegan, and 5 years later carnivore is suddenly a panacea? Shyla Cadogan is a registered dietitian focused on making nutrition simple again. Shyla explores the extensive impact that processed foods have on our bodies, while at the same time not putting perfection, whole foods or ‘superfoods’ on a pedestal. She brings some much needed nuance (and humor) to the question: what the heck should I eat and who should I listen to?
     
    HERE’S THE JUICE:
    Shyla’s transition from intense vegan diets to an unattached, simple way of fueling The importance of finding the middle ground with nutrition rather than opting into extremes Why nutrition professionals have a duty to keep things professional rather than trying to be cutting edge or go viral How the concept of intuitive eating has gotten warped and why most of us are practicing it all wrong and feeling bad about it How you can be anti-diet-culture and still not eat a lot of processed foods Why Shyla says “a true relationship with food is having no relationship with it at all” The importance of not shaming people for being imperfect in their health decisions and educating in a considerate manner The history of “superfoods” and why the term is a bit of a scam The distrust that the public currently has in dietitians (ie. thinking they’re paid by big pharma!) How processed foods were originally created for war times and food corporations have used that opportunity to exploit us How cultural foods play a role in healthy eating  
    Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

    To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com.
     
    Connect with Shyla:
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    • 1 hr 53 min
    S5E13 Why Histamine Intolerance May Be at the Root of Your Unexplained Symptoms | Michelle Shapiro, RD

    S5E13 Why Histamine Intolerance May Be at the Root of Your Unexplained Symptoms | Michelle Shapiro, RD

    Are you struggling with chronic, unexplained symptoms that no treatment seems to alleviate (and actually makes worse)? Do you feel like your body reacts abnormally to stress or changes in your environment with ‘flares’ of symptoms that come in cycles? Understanding histamine intolerance, also called MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome may help guide you in the right direction. Michelle Shapiro is a functional dietitian who has helped over 1000+ clients reverse their anxiety and heal long-standing gut and immune issues. In this episode, Michelle unpacks what it means to live in a highly sensitive body (spoiler, she lives in one!) and shares hopeful solutions for those of us who struggle with largely ignored autonomic disorders such as MCAS, POTS and hypermobility.
    Join the Highly Sensitive Body (HSB) Hub
    HERE’S THE JUICE:
    Michelle’s own story of being sick with a mysterious cluster of symptoms after COVID and mold exposure (and how she healed)
    What MCAS is, the symptoms caused by histamine intolerance and why it’s SO hard to get diagnosed
    The connection between long COVID and MCAS that’s not talked about
    Why MCAS is really a physical “allergy to stress” and nervous system disorder that pushes the immune system into overdrive
    How seemingly healthy treatment plans actually make things worse in people with histamine issues
    What it might mean if you get dizzy easily, have trouble concentrating or experience a racing heart
    Why hypermobility, POTS and MCAS often go together
    How histamine intolerance magnifies anxiety, depression, ADHD and PMDD in women
    Michelle’s loving approach to healing histamine issues and supporting your body gently
    The exact foods to avoid if you have histamine intolerance and how to reduce flares 
    Her favorite supplements and herbs that can lower histamine levels
    How to strength train in a way that doesn’t cause more harm 
    Why we can’t completely discount pharmaceutical tools like antihistamines when initially healing
    The next steps to take if you think you may have a highly sensitive body
     
    Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel 

    To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com. 
     
    Connect with Michelle:
    Join the Highly Sensitive Body (HSB) Hub
    Get 1:1 support from Michelle and her team
    Follow her on Instagram
    Listen to the Quiet the Diet podcast

    Connect with Olivia:
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    Olivia’s personal IG
    Organic Olivia on TikTok
    Read Olivia’s blog posts

    • 2 hrs 12 min
    S5E12 Autoimmune Disease: Trauma, Triggers and the Path to Healing | Dr. Sara Gottfried

    S5E12 Autoimmune Disease: Trauma, Triggers and the Path to Healing | Dr. Sara Gottfried

    Are you curious why autoimmune conditions are so prevalent these days? Do you have a history of trauma that you believe is connected to your autoimmunity? Sara Gottfried MD is a scientist, researcher and seeker who takes a whole-person approach to medicine. Sara goes way beyond supplements and nutrition to address the root causes of autoimmunity, helping us heal the trauma and other triggers that may have turned our bodies against us. 
     
    HERE’S THE JUICE:
    Why autoimmunity is on the rise in today’s world 
    The specific lab markers to run if you suspect you may have an autoimmune condition 
    How loneliness and loss of community impacts our immune systems
    The 3 root causes that she sees in ALL autoimmune conditions 
    The massive role that trauma plays in autoimmunity and how to start addressing it
    How to properly and safely use elimination diets
    What the conventional treatment to autoimmune disease looks like vs the functional approach 
    The importance of finding practitioners who have regulated nervous systems and are deeply present with you
    Why psychedelic assisted therapy can help us get into a healing state of consciousness
    3 things people can do starting TODAY to improve immunity and nervous system health
    How to practice embodiment and feeling safe on your own
     
    Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

    To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com. 
     
    Connect with Sara:
    Website
    Instagram
    Her New Book: “The Autoimmune Cure”

    Connect with Olivia:
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    Olivia’s personal IG
    Organic Olivia on TikTok
    Read Olivia’s blog posts
     

    • 59 min
    S5E11 Feeling Lost? Ancient Rituals to Help You Find Answers Without Psychedelics | Katharine Hargreaves

    S5E11 Feeling Lost? Ancient Rituals to Help You Find Answers Without Psychedelics | Katharine Hargreaves

    Have you ever wanted to experience spiritual growth from psychedelics but don’t actually want to trip? Are you stuck at a crossroads in life and not sure which path you’re meant to take? Meet the woman who connects you with specific rituals you can do in nature to find your deepest answers without ever having to take Ayahuasca. Katherine Hargreaves is a practitioner of West African divination, an ancient method of translation that helps people tap into information, messages, and ancestors on the other side by reconnecting us with the elements of nature. As you complete the rituals you're assigned (whether that’s throwing milk and honey into the ocean with a prayer, or screaming your anger into a hole in the woods to give it back to the earth), you quiet your mind, clear your physical channel, and are able to hear the guidance of your soul, your ancestors, and the spirits of the earth.
     
    HERE’S THE JUICE:
    - The wild ritual that Olivia did on a mountainside to help her get clarity on her career
    - How rituals prepare us to receive messages and transformation in the years after
    - Chronological vs deep time and why we can’t expect things to happen on our timelines  
    - How to incorporate elements into rituals for specific purposes (like ocean water, honey, dirt, etc.)
    - How to complete a honey ritual if you’re looking for a new place to live
    - How Katharine got initiated into the closed practice of West African shamanic tradition
    - The idea that nature can be JUST as powerful as psychedelics 
    - Exactly how to start noticing nature speaking to you 
    - Easy, tangible ways to work with your ancestors, like creating an altar 
    - The importance of asking for guidance out loud – to nature and your ancestors
    - How to know if divination work is right for you in this moment
     
    Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel
     
    To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements. Our most loved formulas include: 
    GlucoBitters for blood sugar balance, insulin resistance and PCOS, 
    Liver Juice for acne and liver detoxification support, and 
    Bloat BFF for fast-acting bloat + digestive support.
     
    Connect with Kat:
    Follow Katharine Hargreaves 
    Katharine’s Website
    InsightTimer Meditation 
    Subscribe to Katharine's newsletter 
    The Ethics of Energy - course for healers and facilitators
     
    Connect with Olivia:
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    Olivia’s personal IG
    Organic Olivia on TikTok
    Read Olivia’s blog posts
     
    Topics Discussed:
    00:00 Olivia Previews Stick Divination and Spiritual Practices
    6:44 Introducing Katharine Hargreaves
    09:36 Understanding Divination and the Natural World
    17:18 Everyday Rituals
    21:46 Olivia’s Ritual from Katharine
    31:42 Exploring the Elements in Stick Divination Rituals
    33:15 Nick’s Ritual for Olivia
    35:36 Mother and Father Earth
    40:12 Giving Form to the Unnamable
    41:39 Honey as a Potentiator
    46:12 Lightning as a Medicine of Integrity
    52:14 The Ethics of Being a Healer in a Lineage
    54:14 How Katharine Became a Diviner
    1:03:58 Rituals Katharine Has Prescribed to Others
    1:07:03 Potency of Death Medicine
    1:11:02 Reconnecting through Nature and Art
    1:16:12 Biomimicry
    1:19:59 Messages That Arrive Through Dreams
    1:22:32 How to Match Our Heartbeat’s to Nature’s Pace
    1:31:42 Conclusion

    • 1 hr 32 min
    S5E10 How to Strengthen Your Decision-Making Muscle & Rewire Your Brain to Feel More Confident & Grateful | Liz Moody

    S5E10 How to Strengthen Your Decision-Making Muscle & Rewire Your Brain to Feel More Confident & Grateful | Liz Moody

    Are you over all of the gimmicky, expensive tools in the health space right now? Do you want to go deeper to address foundational topics related to the things that actually impact your quality of life – like healthier communication, better confidence, and rewiring your brain to focus on the good? Liz Moody is an author, podcaster and recipe developer known for her vibrant approach to healthy living. In true Liz fashion, she shares her favorite (free) wellness habits that are rooted in psychology and behavioral science and will seriously change the way you feel. 
     
    HERE’S THE JUICE:
    Her secrets to a long, healthy relationship after 16 years of marriage
    How becoming a better listener helps your relationships and makes people like you more
    The 5 second method that rewires your neural pathways to promote more happiness and positivity 
    How writing your own “bill of rights” builds self confidence and enforces your true sense of self-identity and worth
    How to practice making small decisions so that you are less overwhelmed by big life decisions when they inevitably arise
    Why thinking about your death is one of the most powerful things you can do for a well-lived life
    How to use the “fresh start effect” to increase your motivation and achieve your goals
    Why it’s critical that we show up authentically vs trying to make an impression when looking for a match
    Why artificially limiting your time can actually increase your productivity 
    What “intentional drinking” is and how it’s changed Liz’s life 
     
    Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

    To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com. If you’d like to support the show while taking care of your reproductive health, you can get 15% off of Flora-V, Natal Nurture & Flow Balance with code FERTILITY15
     
    Connect with Liz:
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    Website
    Podcast
     

    • 1 hr 2 min
    S5E9 You Are Not Your Job: How to Rediscover Your Worth in a Productivity-Obsessed World | Madison Utendahl

    S5E9 You Are Not Your Job: How to Rediscover Your Worth in a Productivity-Obsessed World | Madison Utendahl

    Do you feel stuck and burned out in your job? Are you tying your self-worth and identity to your productivity and career? Do you struggle to embrace being multifaceted and having multiple interests? Madison Utendahl is a founder, writer, and producer passionate about helping us change the way we think about work. We cover how to dissociate our worth from our career, the importance of self-reflection, and practical tips for those feeling stuck in unfulfilling jobs.
     
    HERE’S THE JUICE:
    The impact of our job can have on overall health and well-being

    Madison’s personal journey transitioning from corporate America to entrepreneurship 

    The over-employment phenomenon and its contribution to burnout

    How to begin separating your identity from your work/career

    Practical tips for connecting to yourself through meditation and silence

    The critical distinction between self-care activities and deeper self-identity work

    What it means to be 'multi-hyphenate’ 

    How we can create a healthier relationship with work and productivity

    How the disconnection from ourselves is what leads to burnout

    Taking radical responsibility for our circumstances + our ability to change

    Challenging gender roles and expectations in leadership

    What steps to take if you’re thinking about changing careers

    Questions to ask to get clarity on your career path  
    Watch the full episode on What’s The Juice YouTube Channel

    To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia’s line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com. If you’d like to support the show while taking care of your reproductive health, you can get 15% off of Flora-V, Natal Nurture & Flow Balance with code FERTILITY15
     
    Connect with Madison:
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    Madison's Website

    Utendahl Creative Website
     
    Connect with Olivia:
    Follow Organic Olivia 
    Olivia’s personal IG
    Organic Olivia on TikTok

    Read Olivia’s blog posts
     

    • 1 hr 6 min

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