Living Vividly

Living Vividly
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🎙️ Living Vividly Podcast – Where Health Meets Real Life Hosted by Jackie Hettich (Vivid Health + Wellness) and Daphne Olivier (The Unconventional Dietitian), Living Vividly dives into all things wellness – from gut health to mental resilience. We break down trends, share expert insights, and empower you to take charge of your health in simple, lasting ways. Tune in every other Tuesday for real, relatable conversations that fuel vibrant living.

  1. 9H AGO

    Seed Oil Free, Locally Sourced, Alcohol Free: How Five Mile Eatery Built a “Clean Kitchen” | Ep. 57

    What does “locally sourced” actually mean in real life and what does it take to build a restaurant around it?In this episode of Living Vividly, host Daphne Olivier sits down with Kelsey Leger and Sarah Trotter from Five Mile Eatery, a locally owned Lafayette restaurant built on a clear mission: thoughtfully sourced ingredients, organic options, no seed oils, and a fully alcohol-free space.We get into the behind-the-scenes realities of supporting local farms, the operational challenges most people never see, and what “clean kitchen” standards look like when you take allergies, transparency, and ingredient quality seriously. If you care about real food, local economies, and the business side of building something values-driven, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we cover:The origin story behind “Five Mile” and what locally sourced means to themWhy small farms struggle and what communities can do to support themThe sober, alcohol-free decision and how it aligns with their missionSeed oils, ultra-processed ingredients, and what they use insteadHow Five Mile handles severe allergies with clear kitchen systemsThe cost realities of “clean” ingredients and staying accessibleTheir bigger vision: building a blueprint for transparent, mission-led restaurantsSubscribe for more conversations at the intersection of wellness, food systems, and real-life health.⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro + meet Five Mile Eatery00:43 How Five Mile started and why the name matters01:39 What “locally sourced” really means in their kitchen03:23 The hard truth about small farms and why it’s unsustainable07:24 Co-ops and local grocery models: what could work in Louisiana10:16 Vision vs logistics: how they’re building better systems to grow12:47 Community support and being a queer-owned business in the South14:49 Why Five Mile is alcohol-free (and why it works)17:45 Seed oils, ultra-processed foods, and what they cook with instead18:34 “Picky-proof”: allergy protocols and full transparency in the kitchen22:44 Restaurant industry shift: Sysco culture vs real ingredient kitchens27:47 Their farm partners, grass-fed local beef, and menu structure35:07 Pricing, margins, and the real cost of quality ingredients41:28 What “Living Vividly” means to them (work-life balance + service)If you’re tired of food feeling like a tradeoff between convenience and quality, this conversation shows what it looks like to build a mission-driven restaurant that supports local farms, prioritizes clean ingredients, and stays transparent.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about what’s in their food and where their dollars go.—Connect with Kelsey and Sarah (Five Mile Eatery)📲 Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/fivemileeatery/👥 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/FiveMileEatery—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    43 min

  2. FEB 17

    OB Hospitalist Explained: What Happens If Your Doctor Isn’t There When You Deliver? | Ep.56

    What really happens if your OB can’t make it to the hospital in time?In this episode of Living Vividly, we sit down with Dr. Charise Fassho and Dr. Abigail Hart to break down the growing OB hospitalist model, why more physicians are stepping away from traditional private practice, and how burnout in medicine directly impacts women’s health.They share their journeys through medicine, motherhood, perimenopause, sleep deprivation, and high-risk obstetrics, and how redefining success changed everything. This conversation dives into patient safety, maternal health, work-life balance, and why normalizing burnout is no longer sustainable.If you’re pregnant, postpartum, navigating a demanding career, or simply feeling exhausted by the pace of life, this episode will challenge you to rethink what sustainable success really looks like.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Medicine, Motherhood & Redefining Success01:05 – What Is an OB Hospitalist? (How It’s Different from Private Practice)05:25 – High-Risk Deliveries, Emergencies & Patient Safety08:55 – “I Want My Doctor There” Addressing Common Birth Fears12:50 – The Rise of OB Hospitalist Programs & the Maternal Health Crisis17:35 – Burnout in Medicine & Why It’s So Common20:05 – Building a Purpose-Driven Career Together24:45 – Redefining Success After Kids27:50 – Slowing Down: Sauna, Sleep, Fitness & Self-Care31:40 – Toxic Work Environments & Protecting Your Energy34:45 – Sleep, Stress & Preventing Long-Term Burnout37:10 – What “Living Vividly” Means to ThemIf you’re tired of normalizing burnout and want to understand what sustainable women’s health and purpose-driven medicine actually require, this episode provides a clear, real-world roadmap.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who feels stretched thin between career, motherhood, and their own health.—Connect with Charise & Abigail (The OB Hospitalists)📲 Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/theobhospitalist/👥 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/theobhospitalist—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    39 min

  3. FEB 10

    Why Seniors Need Mental Health Care Too (Grief, Depression, & Loneliness in Long-Term Care) | Ep. 55

    Mental health care is important health care, especially for older adults living in nursing homes and long-term care communities. In this episode of Living Vividly, we sit down with Stacy and Kenny Maggard, founders of Azalea Health Services, to talk about what meaningful mental health support for seniors really looks like.We explore why emotional and psychological well-being matters just as much as physical care as we age, and how counseling can help address grief, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and major life transitions. Stacy and Kenny share what they’ve seen firsthand working inside nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and how a soft, human-centered approach helps build trust with a generation that often grew up avoiding conversations about mental health.We also discuss what it looks like to build a mission-driven healthcare business together as a married couple, balancing leadership, compassion, boundaries, and shared purpose, while staying focused on impact over profit.This episode is about dignity, connection, care, and supporting people well at every stage of life.If you have a loved one in long-term care, work in senior living, or want a deeper understanding of mental health services for older adults, this conversation offers practical insight and perspective.Chapters0:00 Mental health care for seniors in nursing homes0:25 Meet Stacy & Kenny Maggard of Azalea Health Services0:46 From corporate careers to a mission-driven startup1:39 Why seniors are an underserved mental health population2:32 Therapy stigma in older generations3:15 Entrepreneurship, doubt, and staying mission-focused5:02 The moment they knew this work mattered8:06 What Azalea Health Services does10:00 Common mental health challenges in long-term care11:41 Loneliness and emotional life in nursing homes13:06 How clinicians build trust with residents16:59 Dementia and counseling considerations18:48 Where they serve and future growth20:07 Working with your spouse and setting boundaries25:09 Growing the team and building sustainable care26:19 Medicare coverage and access to services29:11 Real stories that show the impact30:56 The emotional “fourth quarter” of life33:18 Supporting residents and facility staff35:47 Who benefits from counseling and referral signs37:19 Advice for families with aging parents40:37 What “living vividly” means to them42:58 Closing thoughts—Connect with Kenny and Stacy Maggard (Azalea Health Services)🌐 Website→ https://azaleahealthservices.com/—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    43 min

  4. FEB 3

    How Regenerative Healing Works: PRP, Peptides, and Stem Cells with Dr. Derrick Hines | Ep. 54

    Chronic pain is not inevitable, and managing symptoms is not the same as healing.In this episode of the Living Vividly Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Derrick Hines, founder of Acadian Pain & Performance Rehab, to break down what regenerative healing actually looks like and why the traditional pain-care model often fails to deliver long-term results.Dr. Hines explains how modern healthcare became symptom-first instead of health-first, why scar-based healing leads to recurring injuries, and what it truly takes to regenerate healthy, native tissue. He outlines the six non-negotiables for real healing and introduces a clear hierarchy of regenerative medicine, from foundational lifestyle inputs to advanced therapies like PRP, peptides, and stem cells.This conversation reframes pain, aging, and recovery, and offers a practical framework for people dealing with chronic pain, stubborn injuries, or repeated flare-ups.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why most medical diagnoses describe symptoms, not root causes- How scar-based healing contributes to chronic pain and re-injury- The 6 requirements for true tissue regeneration- The difference between symptom management and regenerative healing- How PRP, peptides, laser therapy, and stem cells actually fit together- Why skipping foundational steps often causes advanced treatments to fail- What to do first if you’re dealing with a new or lingering injuryChapters00:00 Introduction: Why We Treat Symptoms Instead of Healing03:30 Diagnosis Labels vs Root Cause of Pain04:50 Scar-Based Healing and Why Injuries Keep Returning09:45 The 6 Non-Negotiables for True Tissue Regeneration14:45 Why Healing Requires Patient Buy-In (and Better Education)19:40 Longevity, Inflammation, and Mitochondrial Health25:00 The Regenerative Medicine Hierarchy (Tier 1–4 Explained)27:30 PRP, Peptides, and Where They Actually Fit39:00 Stacking Therapies for Better Outcomes50:50 Why “Don’t Skip Steps” Is the Real Shortcut54:50 What to Do First When You Have a New Injury1:06:20 What Living Vividly Really Means (Closing)If you’re tired of “just managing” pain and want to understand what healing actually requires, this episode provides a clear, science-backed roadmap.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who’s been told “this is just part of getting older.—Connect with Dr. Derrick Hines (Acadian Pain & Performance)📲 Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/acadianapainandperformance/👥 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/acadianapain🌐 Website→ https://www.acadianapain.com/—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    1h 7m

  5. JAN 27

    New Dietary Guidelines Breakdown, What Changed, What Stayed, and What It Means for You | Ep. 53

    Most people think the new dietary guidelines are just political headlines and hot takes and something that has nothing to do with their personal health. In reality, these guidelines quietly shape the food environment around you, from school lunches and federal nutrition programs to the products food companies create and what gets labeled as “healthy” for the next five years. In this episode, we break down the newly released dietary guidelines, what changed, what stayed the same, and how they influence the food system around you, even if you never read them yourself. We walk through the guidelines section by section, using Daphne’s lens as an unconventional dietitian and Jackie’s perspective as a health coach and parent. We cover how the guidelines address protein intake, full-fat dairy, whole grains, saturated fat, added sugar, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, children’s nutrition, chronic disease, and the growing emphasis on real food and nutrient density. This conversation is about clarity, not perfection. Less internet panic, more practical context you can use to make informed decisions for yourself and your family. If this episode helped you understand what the dietary guidelines actually say and why they matter, like, subscribe, and share it with someone trying to eat healthier without making it a full-time job. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and why these guidelines matter 01:07 What dietary guidelines actually are and who they’re for 02:12 Why guidelines shape food policy more than personal diets 03:03 The biggest win: real food and nutrient density 03:27 Alcohol guidance and why it became vague 05:05 Political and committee influence on the guidelines 07:56 “Eat the right amount for you” and personalization 08:26 Protein recommendations and why they increased 11:21 Full-fat dairy and why this is a major shift 13:09 Gut health and the microbiome mention 14:18 Healthy fats, olive oil, butter, and beef tallow 15:08 Saturated fat limits and internal contradictions 16:27 Whole grains, refined carbs, and serving changes 18:22 Ultra-processed foods and added sugar guidance 22:56 Sodium, electrolytes, and how to think per meal 29:14 Infant and child nutrition updates 33:23 What this means for the food industry 41:18 Pregnancy, aging, and nutrient priorities 42:20 Chronic disease and the low-carb mention 43:59 Vegetarian and vegan considerations 46:04 Whole grains explained and blood sugar impact 51:15 Seed oils, avocado oil, and what wasn’t addressed 53:05 Saturated fat nuance and real-world context 57:01 Final thoughts and why this is a step forward 💫 Join the Living Vividly Community Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    58 min

  6. JAN 20

    Faith, Mystery, and Healing in a Wounded Church with Sarah Mary Toce-Donlon | Ep. 52

    What happens when you’ve been hurt by the church, but still feel deeply drawn to God?In this episode of Living Vividly, Jackie and Daphne sit down with Sarah Mary Toce-Donlon, spiritual teacher and writer, for a grounded and honest conversation about rediscovering God beyond rigid religion. Together, they explore the tension between spirituality, religion, and faith, why so many people are experiencing a spiritual awakening right now, and how science and spirituality can work together rather than against each other.Sarah Mary shares her personal journey of church hurt, healing from within the institution, and learning how to live in mystery, wonder, and embodied faith. This episode is for anyone who feels spiritually curious, institutionally cautious, or hungry for a deeper, more authentic connection.In this episode, we explore:Spirituality vs religion vs God and why the distinction mattersHealing after church hurt without abandoning faithWhy mystery and curiosity are essential to spiritualityHow science supports spiritual experience rather than negating itSuffering, resilience, and spiritual growthRedefining church as community, connection, and lived experienceWhat it truly means to live vividly and fully aliveIn this episode: 00:00 – Welcome + why spiritual curiosity is rising02:37 – Spirituality, religion, and God explained08:31 – When the word “God” feels triggering10:47 – Sarah Mary’s experience with church hurt15:07 – Why people crave deeper spiritual nourishment16:42 – The role of mystery in faith19:21 – Power, healing, and withheld truth28:05 – Rethinking what “church” really means31:16 – Nature, science, and awe as spiritual gateways35:07 – Suffering as a path to resilience and growth40:31 – Boundaries, belief, and respectful dialogue46:12 – Why hypocrisy pushes people away from faith50:26 – Holding faith while acknowledging institutional harm53:14 – Sarah Mary’s work, speaking, and mission55:20 – What “Living Vividly” truly means—Connect with Sarah Mary Toce-Donlon 📲 Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/i.am.sarahmary/👥 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/i.am.sarahmary🌐 Website→ https://www.sarahmary.org/—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    56 min

  7. JAN 13

    Why Chronic Illness Persists in Modern Medicine with Dr. Navita Gupta | Ep. 51

    Most people think medicine is about diagnosing symptoms and prescribing solutions. In reality, that approach often misses the deeper patterns driving chronic illness, burnout, inflammation, and accelerated aging.In this episode, Dr. Navita Gupta, a board-certified internal medicine physician, shares what led her to question the conventional medical model and expand into functional and preventative care. Drawing on over a decade of traditional practice, she explains why treating endpoints alone is insufficient and how understanding root causes can significantly impact patient outcomes.This conversation examines how functional medicine considers the entire timeline of a person’s life, encompassing antecedents, triggers, and mediators, to deliver truly personalized care. We discuss prevention, aging well, hormone health, metabolic dysfunction, bone density, cognitive decline, and why being heard is often the most powerful intervention.This episode reframes health as a long-term partnership, not a quick fix. The goal is not perfection or extremes, but sustainable habits that protect your healthspan and give you agency over your body as you age.Episode Breakdown0:00 Intro and Dr. Navita Gupta’s background1:45 Why adding more supplements fails when the system is never assessed6:40 Shifting from symptom chasing to understanding the full health picture8:30 Mapping a health timeline to uncover root causes, not isolated problems11:20 Why looking at the whole system matters more than treating single symptoms13:10 How gut dysfunction reflects deeper inflammation and systemic imbalance24:20 When hormones and bone health are signals, not standalone diagnoses26:25 Osteopenia as a downstream outcome of multiple overlooked drivers30:00 Why real healing requires lifestyle change, not just protocols or pills36:20 Fatigue as a system failure, not a lack of willpower or motivation37:00 Sleep disorders as a missing piece in many chronic health cases41:00 Environmental stressors as invisible contributors to chronic illness51:00 Using data, labs, and lifestyle together to guide long-term healing1:05:40 Expanding beyond standard labs to see patterns earlier1:07:45 Redefining health as presence, longevity, and living vividlyIf this episode helped you rethink how health, aging, or prevention should actually work, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who is ready to move beyond symptom management.—Connect with Dr. Navita Gupta (Nouriche Wellness & Aesthetics) 📲 Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/navitaguptamd/👥 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/nourichemedspa🌐 Website→ https://www.hiddensourcemethod.com/—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    1h 8m

  8. JAN 6

    The Truth About Inflammation, Healing, and Longevity with Dr. Thomas Bond | Ep. 50

    Most people think healing means rest, medication, or surgery. In reality, the body already knows how to heal. The problem is that modern medicine often interrupts the process.In this episode of Living Vividly, we sit down with Dr. Thomas Bond, a family medicine physician and leader in regenerative medicine based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Bond explains what regenerative medicine actually is, why inflammation is essential for healing, and how many common treatments may slow recovery rather than support it.This conversation bridges orthopedics, longevity science, functional medicine, and the future of healing. We explore the gap between physical therapy and surgery, the real drivers of longevity, and why stress, sleep, nutrition, and movement matter more than most supplements.Episode Chapters00:00 Intro and guest overview00:22 What regenerative medicine really means00:49 From sports medicine to orthopedic medicine01:19 Why musculoskeletal injuries drive regenerative care02:10 Joint instability and the “wobbling wheel” analogy03:19 How the body regenerates and why sleep matters04:41 Pharmaceuticals, inflammation, and why anti-inflammatories can block healing05:41 Ice, pain relief, and what ice actually does07:16 Why surgeons avoid ibuprofen after fractures and fusions09:27 Acetaminophen vs ibuprofen, what’s the difference10:24 When ibuprofen actually makes sense11:24 The ibuprofen study, ulcers, pain, and delayed healing13:01 Dr. Bond’s personal injury story and avoiding spine surgery14:55 The missing treatment gap between PT and surgery16:08 Partial tears, PT limitations, and real-world healing variables19:11 What interventional regenerative orthopedics includes20:07 Longevity science, separating hype from evidence21:06 The number one longevity factor: exercise21:56 What exercise really means (heart rate, duration, consistency)23:56 VO2 max testing and longevity prediction25:34 Exercise vs nutrition, what the data actually shows26:17 Longevity factor #2: leanness and body fat percentage29:09 Longevity factor #3: genetics and telomere length30:31 Epigenetics and whether telomeres can change31:30 Cold plunges, heat exposure, and real risk considerations34:24 Longevity factor #4 and beyond: nutrition35:22 Red meat, longevity data, and controversial findings37:28 Why longevity factors affect healing outcomes37:58 Stress, cortisol, and immune system suppression39:56 Rethinking autoimmunity and “not self” responses41:36 Leaky gut, diet, and autoimmune improvement42:00 First-line dietary changes: gluten free, dairy free42:25 Peptides and gut healing (BPC-157 overview)44:06 PRP, stem cells, and blood-derived growth factors explained45:32 What conditions does regenerative medicine treat46:54 Post-surgical pain, scar tissue, and fascia dysfunction50:23 IV therapy, ozone, and immune activation52:01 Oxidation, aging, and why oxygen both sustains and damages54:29 High-dose IV vitamin C and adjunctive cancer care56:08 Adjunctive therapies vs primary treatment57:37 Oxidative stress explained simply59:15 Anti-oxidative vs anti-inflammatory diets01:04:00 Supplements, soil quality, and regenerative farming01:05:14 Defining regenerative, functional, and integrative medicine01:06:30 Pelvic health, PRP, and stress incontinence01:08:48 The body’s innate ability to heal01:10:43 Energy, light, sound, and future healing technology01:16:07 Frequency, culture, and historical healing practices01:18:55 Ethics, trust, and lessons from recent medical history01:20:11 What living vividly truly means01:20:49 Outro—Connect with Dr. Thomas Bond (Bond Medical Center) 📲 Instagram→ https://www.instagram.com/bondmedicalcenter/👥 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/bondmedicalcenter🌐 Website→ https://bondmedicalcenter.com/—💫 Join the Living Vividly CommunityInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/livingvividlypodcast/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/livingvividlypodcast

    1h 21m
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🎙️ Living Vividly Podcast – Where Health Meets Real Life Hosted by Jackie Hettich (Vivid Health + Wellness) and Daphne Olivier (The Unconventional Dietitian), Living Vividly dives into all things wellness – from gut health to mental resilience. We break down trends, share expert insights, and empower you to take charge of your health in simple, lasting ways. Tune in every other Tuesday for real, relatable conversations that fuel vibrant living.

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  • Creator
    Living Vividly
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
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