Ivy Unleashed

Andrea Herbert & Brooke Herbert
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Andrea and Brooke are cofounders of Gold Ivy, a health company dedicated to simplifying health and wellness. As certified health coaches, Andrea a Certified Personal Trainer and Brooke a Certified Yoga Instructor, they believe the industry is lacking the real-time, honest experience that depicts the grit required to overcome the struggle and are here to fill that gap. Listen as they shine light on health and wellness research, share personal goals and stories, interview inspiring guests, and leave you with practical action steps after each episode. You decide what works best for your daily life and how to transform their lessons into your gold. Subscribe to join them on the fearless pursuit of self-discovery and growth. 

  1. 14h ago

    303. The Hormone Queen’s Guide to Rewiring Your Hypothalamus for Sleep, Weight, & Vitality ft. Deborah Maragopoulos

    Mentioned in the episode: Genesis Gold- Genesis Gold® | Hypothalamus Support Supplement - Code GOLDIVY for 10% off at checkout Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Guest: Deborah Maragopoulos- FNP Website: Thehormonequeen.com/ivy YouTube: (2) Deborah Maragopoulos FNP - YouTube Are you eating right, exercising, and taking all the supplements, yet still feeling completely exhausted, gaining weight, or losing your hair? You go to the doctor, get bloodwork done, and are told, "Everything looks normal." So why is there such a massive gap between what your labs say and how your body actually feels? In this episode, we are joined by Deborah Maragopoulos, MN, FNP- an Intuitive Integrative Family Nurse Practitioner, author, and globally recognized expert affectionately known as the "Hormone Queen." Deborah explains why standard blood tests miss the true culprit behind midlife hormonal chaos: the hypothalamus. Acting as your body’s ultimate "air traffic controller," this master gland regulates your stress response, sex hormones, metabolism, sleep, and thyroid. When chronic stress and midlife shifts hit at the same time, your hypothalamus gets hijacked, and no amount of downstream treatment (like focusing only on your thyroid or adrenals) will bring lasting relief. Deborah also gets vulnerable about her own health battles and shares the profound mindset shifts that helped her heal mentally, physically, and spiritually. *Additionally, we want to remind you that this podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.* Find Andrea & Brooke as @goldivyhealthco on Instagram: Brooke Herbert | Andrea Herbert (@goldivyhealthco) • Instagram photos and videos #perimenopause #hormonehealth #womenshealthmatters #hypothalamus #ivyunleashed Support the show

    303. The Hormone Queen’s Guide to Rewiring Your Hypothalamus for Sleep, Weight, & Vitality ft. Deborah Maragopoulos

  2. Jul 28

    302. Brooke’s Wedding Recap: Unexpected Moments, Absence, and the Lessons That Lasted

    Mentioned in the episode: Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Caraway- https://rstr.co/caraway/22693 Code- GOLDIVY for a 10% discount at checkout The big day has arrived and passed, and we’re sitting down to give you the ultimate, unfiltered recap of Brooke’s wedding day! In this episode, we’re taking you behind the veil to share all the magical, hilarious, and completely unexpected moments that made the day so unforgettable. Brooke opens up about what caught her off guard, the heartwarming (and surprising) ways people showed up for her, and the profound lessons from planning and executing a wedding that translated directly into real life. Tune in for an episode full of heart, laughter, real talk, and a few tears.  #weddingday #weddingrecap #weddinglessons #ivyunleashedpodcast Support the show

    302. Brooke’s Wedding Recap: Unexpected Moments, Absence, and the Lessons That Lasted

  3. Jul 21

    301. The Exhausting Illusion of Control: Rewiring the Stress Response ft. Brea Segger

    Mentioned in the episode: Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Caraway- https://rstr.co/caraway/22693 Code- GOLDIVY for a 10% discount at checkout Guest: Brea Segger Website: Brea Segger | When the Answers No Longer Fit.  Instagram: 𝙱𝚛𝚎𝚊 𝚂𝚎𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚛 (@breasegger) • Instagram photos and videos  If your life looks great on paper, but your nervous system is constantly running on high alert, you are far from alone. In this episode, we sit down with Brea Segger, a Master of Somatic Emotional Integration, facilitator, and speaker with over two decades of experience guiding people through life’s biggest transitions. Drawing from her own lived journey through depression, recovery, corporate life, and motherhood, Brea brings grounded wisdom to the intersection of embodiment and inner alignment. Together, we unpack why our brains cling to old, painful stories as a protective shield and how to physically and mentally interrupt those relentless thought loops. We dive deep into the exhausting trap of micromanaging the future, what it truly takes to surrender the illusion of control, and how to transition your body from high-stress survival to genuine safety. If you’ve been paralyzed by overthinking or searching outside yourself for answers, Brea shares powerful, practical micro-steps to help you quiet the noise, lean into your deep inner knowings, and cultivate unshakeable self-trust. *Additionally, we want to remind you that this podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.* Find Andrea & Brooke as @goldivyhealthco on Instagram: Brooke Herbert | Andrea Herbert (@goldivyhealthco) • Instagram photos and videos #nervoussystemhealing #selftrust #somatichealing mentalhealthpodcast #ivyunleashedpodcast Support the show

    301. The Exhausting Illusion of Control: Rewiring the Stress Response ft. Brea Segger

  4. Jul 14

    300. Brooke’s Solo Reflection: The Radical Shift Finally Helping Her Gut, Skin, & Energy

    Mentioned in the episode: Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Caraway- https://rstr.co/caraway/22693 Code- GOLDIVY for a 10% discount at checkout For the first time in ten years, Brooke is finally experiencing what "normal" feels like. In this raw and deeply intimate solo reflection, she opens up about the exhausting, decade-long battle with chronic gut issues, skin struggles, energy depletion and depression. Brooke shares the emotional reality of searching for answers in the dark and reveals the radical shift that is finally giving her glimmers of hope and bringing her body back to life.  This episode isn’t about a one-size-fits-all cure… it’s a vulnerable look at one woman's path to healing, shared in the hope that it might help even just one person reclaim their energy, their health, and their life.  Please note: This episode is a reflection of Brooke's personal experience and is not intended as medical advice; always consult with a professional for your own health journey. *Additionally, we want to remind you that this podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.* Find Andrea & Brooke as @goldivyhealthco on Instagram: Brooke Herbert | Andrea Herbert (@goldivyhealthco) • Instagram photos and videos #chronichealthjourney #gutmindconnection #carnivorediet #ivyunleashedpodcast Support the show

    300. Brooke’s Solo Reflection: The Radical Shift Finally Helping Her Gut, Skin, & Energy

  5. Jul 7

    299. Walking Through the Fire: How Dr. B Overcame Unimaginable Loss + Reclaimed Her Mind

    Mentioned in the episode: Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Caraway- https://rstr.co/caraway/22693 Code- GOLDIVY for a 10% discount at checkout Guest: Dr. Cristi Bundukamara Website: The Mental Strength Accelerator  Most highly capable women look completely fine from the outside. They hold everything together for everyone else, yet behind closed doors, they are quietly falling apart- losing sleep, doubting their judgment, and wondering why they aren't "over it" yet. If you have done the therapy, read the books, and practiced the meditation, but still feel completely stuck, this episode is the bridge you have been looking for. In this powerful conversation, we sat down with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Dr. B), a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who understood grief clinically, until she walked through the fire of losing three of her own children. Dr. B shares her raw, deeply inspiring story of moving past the clinical definitions of trauma to discover what it actually takes to heal. *Additionally, we want to remind you that this podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.* Find Andrea & Brooke as @goldivyhealthco on Instagram: Brooke Herbert | Andrea Herbert (@goldivyhealthco) • Instagram photos and videos #grief #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalstrength #ivyunleashed  Support the show

    299. Walking Through the Fire: How Dr. B Overcame Unimaginable Loss + Reclaimed Her Mind

  6. Jun 30

    298. Our Top Unexpected Lessons from 6 Seasons of Ivy Unleashed

    Mentioned in the episode: Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Caraway- https://rstr.co/caraway/22693 Code- GOLDIVY for a 10% discount at checkout Dr. Shefali Episode: 188. Dr. Shefali’s Parenting M... - Ivy Unleashed - Apple Podcasts Terri Cole Episode: 86. Defining Our Rules of Enga… - Ivy Unleashed - Apple Podcasts Amy Green Smith Episode: Apple Podcast：《Ivy Unleashed》〈204. Speaking Up for Yourself-⋯〉 Six seasons, hundreds of conversations, and countless mindset shifts. In this milestone episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and getting incredibly honest about our own journeys. We dive deep into a question we’ve been forcing ourselves to confront lately: Are we truly designing and living the life we want, or are we just coasting along with everyone else? We’re sharing the biggest, most unexpected lessons that have completely transformed how we move through the world. From the profound wisdom passed down by world-class experts to the surprising growth that happens when we listen to people we don't completely agree with, this episode is a raw look at what it actually takes to evolve. If you’ve been feeling the itch to break free from standard expectations and lean into your own truth, this conversation is for you. *Additionally, we want to remind you that this podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.* Find Andrea & Brooke as @goldivyhealthco on Instagram: Brooke Herbert | Andrea Herbert (@goldivyhealthco) • Instagram photos and videos #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealth #boundaries #lifelessons Support the show

    298. Our Top Unexpected Lessons from 6 Seasons of Ivy Unleashed

  7. Jun 23

    297. The Queen of Confidence Masterclass- Not Caring What Anyone Thinks About You ft. Erika Cramer

    Mentioned in the episode: Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Caraway- https://rstr.co/caraway/22693 Code- GOLDIVY for a 10% discount at checkout Guest: Erika Cramer Instagram:Erika Cramer 🇵🇷 Business coach + Personal Branding Expert (@thequeenofconfidence) • Instagram photos and videos  Website: About Erika Cramer | The Queen of Confidence | Confidence Coach for Women  Ready to stop living for everyone else’s approval and finally step into your power? In this episode, we are sitting down with the ultimate Queen of Confidence herself, Erika Cramer, for a literal masterclass on how to care less about what other people think of you. Erika brings her infectious energy and hilarious, no-B.S. humor to a deep-dive conversation about breaking free from the comparison trap, overcoming self-doubt, and mastering the law of attraction to become completely magnetic. If you are ready to stop shrinking and start attracting exactly what you want, Erika delivers the ultimate blueprint… complete with powerful journal prompts and raw self-reflections to help you evolve into the powerhouse woman you were destined to become. *Additionally, we want to remind you that this podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.* Find Andrea & Brooke as @goldivyhealthco on Instagram: Brooke Herbert | Andrea Herbert (@goldivyhealthco) • Instagram photos and videos #confidence #womensmentalhealth #lawofattraction #ivyunleashedpodcast Support the show

    297. The Queen of Confidence Masterclass- Not Caring What Anyone Thinks About You ft. Erika Cramer

  8. Jun 16

    296. What’s In & Out This Summer: Trading Chaos for Calm

    Mentioned in the episode: Dr. Stephanie’s- Shop Dr. Stephanie's Here Code- GOLDIVY30 for 30% off at checkout Smidge- All Supplements and Products | Smidge® Code- GOLDIVY10 for a 10% discount at checkout Comfrt: Use link for 15% off- Comfrt | The Only Hoodie Worth Wearing- Gold Ivy Discount Caraway- https://rstr.co/caraway/22693 Code- GOLDIVY for a 10% discount at checkout Does the start of summer usually find you sliding into survival mode rather than enjoying the sunshine? Not this year. In this episode, we’re playing offense. We are laying it all out on the table with our official Summer In & Out List. We’re getting incredibly honest about the mindsets, exhausting habits, and overwhelming to-dos we are officially removing from our lives this season. But we aren't just clearing the clutter, we’re sharing the intentional, peaceful shifts we are putting in to ensure this is our most grounded, ease-filled summer yet. If you’re ready to trade the chaotic hustle for a summer of true calm, feel beautifully organized, and step into September feeling incredibly proud of how you spent your days, this episode is your blueprint.  *Additionally, we want to remind you that this podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. We are not licensed therapists, and this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.* Find Andrea & Brooke as @goldivyhealthco on Instagram: Brooke Herbert | Andrea Herbert (@goldivyhealthco) • Instagram photos and videos #summerwellness #mindsetshift #weddingplanning #mentalhealthpodcast Support the show

    296. What’s In & Out This Summer: Trading Chaos for Calm
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Andrea and Brooke are cofounders of Gold Ivy, a health company dedicated to simplifying health and wellness. As certified health coaches, Andrea a Certified Personal Trainer and Brooke a Certified Yoga Instructor, they believe the industry is lacking the real-time, honest experience that depicts the grit required to overcome the struggle and are here to fill that gap. Listen as they shine light on health and wellness research, share personal goals and stories, interview inspiring guests, and leave you with practical action steps after each episode. You decide what works best for your daily life and how to transform their lessons into your gold. Subscribe to join them on the fearless pursuit of self-discovery and growth. 

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  • Creator
    Andrea Herbert & Brooke Herbert
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    304
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ivy Unleashed
  • Show Website
    Ivy Unleashed

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