SOUNDFOOD Nitsa Citrine

Today we take on "Big Protein" and travel through the Andes Mountains, where generations of Inca wisdom takes seed in chocho, a magical bean which regenerates both people and the planet.
Our guide is the magnetic Ricky Echanique. Ricky is a fifth-generation Ecuadorian farmer and entrepreneur. As a former professional athlete, Ricky faced health and digestion issues that set him on a quest to find better forms of plant-based protein. This journey ultimately led him back home to Ecuador where he discovered Chocho, a nearly forgotten food, traditionally grown in rural, high altitude regions as a rotation crop, which turns out to be incredibly high in bio-available protein, amino acids, minerals, and more. In the years since, Ricky has built a powerful network of indigenous farmers and vertically integrated systems to share Chocho with the world through his company MIKUNA.
We discuss
The regenerative roots of Mikuna Foods Ricky’s journey with inflammation & plant-based proteins How Ricky discovered Chocho while exploring Amazonian herbs Nutrient profiles for different protein sources What makes Chocho a superior plant protein The resilience of Ecuadorian farmers & devotion to their land Why Reciprocity is key Thank you Ricky for sharing your journey of Mikuna Foods with us! 
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Catch Nitsa’s Jam Session with Ricky Echanique here
 
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Ricky Echanique: IG | Mikuna Foods
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MENTIONED
Mikuna Foods
Kelly Ryerson
Steven Donziger
Nathalie Kelley
EP 86: PROTECTING OUR SOIL AND CELLS with Kelly Ryerson
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EP 36: THE FUTURE IS SYMBIOTIC: Radical Indigenism and Lo-TEK Design with Julia Watson
NOURISH
This podcast is supported by your donations and our symbiotic partnerships:
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LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood(discount automatically applied)
MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off regenerative plant protein from Mikunafoods.com
LIVING TEA:  use SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea livingtea.net
SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com
OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic
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Today we travel the path of the Wise Woman through myth, medicine and modern science.
We welcome Dr. Karley Denoon ND, a seasoned naturopathic doctor from rural Canada with over a decade of experience in primary care.
Karley takes a multifactorial approach to health that extends beyond the conventional medical and wellness paradigms. She contributed to the development of programs at Aeon Future Health, Canada’s first biohacking facility, and cofounded The Center for Sacred Arts with Seraphina Capranos. She also serves on the board of the Arnica Foundation, where she helps empower teenage girls to become strong women.
 
We cover
Biohacking for the Feminine Blueprint How to down-regulate our nervous systems so we can hear the wise woman within Why we need naturopathic AND allopathic medicine How Karley recovered from a severe spinal injury The benefits of strength training Prevalence of UTI’s and how to prevent them once and for all Mythical Medicine and Goddess Archetypes How to advocate for yourself in medical settings and ask physicians for the support you need Plant frequencies and resonance Teaching adolescent girls to self-soothe  
and so much more, thank you Dr. Denoon!
 
Catch Nitsa’s Jam Session with Dr. Karley Denoon + Seraphina Capranos here
 
CONNECT
Dr. Karley Denoon: Website | Course
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MENTIONED
The Center for Sacred Arts
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Aeon Future Health
Dr. Tasleem Kassam
Dr. Linda Lancaster
Dr. Carley Akehurst
Clementine Natural Health
Erica Chidi + LOOM
From the Wild Edge course
Arnica Foundation
Juno House
Seraphina Capranos
 
SIMILAR WAVELENGTH:
EP 88: CHAMPION OF THE HEART with Cesalina Gracie
EP 54: HARMONIC HEALING with Dr. Linda Lancaster
  
NOURISH
This podcast is made possible by your donations and the symbiotic support of our partners:
Offer a donation to us here
LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood (discount automatically applied)
MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off regenerative plant protein from Mikunafoods.com
LIVING TEA:  SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea nourishment livingtea.net
SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com
OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic
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We are honored to welcome tea and temple steward Baelyn Elspeth for a conversation held in loving communion with the divine, in celebration of Beltane and the lush fertility of this moment. 
Baelyn has been studying a lineage of Cha Dao “The Way of Tea” with her teacher WuDe since 2011, working with Zen and Tea as a daily practice to cultivate radical stillness and presence. With roots in Los Angeles and Santa Fe, NM, Baelyn dances in devotion to the cosmos, through community, artistry, the great mysteries and beyond. 
In this conversational portal we discuss:
Baelyn’s path into tea Being a Seeker and Student of the Universe The Art of Listening + Getting out of the Way Aligning our Will with the Divine The depth of Yin and the peak of Yang Tools for resisting the noise of the world Finding Balance between discipline and wildness Shifting our orientation toward aliveness and authenticity The role of the Sacred Feminine and Priestess in the cosmic web  Thank you Baelyn for beaming your light with us. Happy Beltane! 

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CONNECT
Baelyn Elspeth: Website | IG | wayofteaimmersion@gmail.com
Host @nitsacitrine @soundfoodspace
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MENTIONED
Global Tea Hut
Temple of the Universe
Michael Singer & The Untethered Soul
Saul David Raye
Detox Market
Shakti
Casa Cuadrau
Beltane
Autobiography of a Yogi
Conversations with God
Baelyn’s Mentorships
Baelyn’s newsletter connect: wayofteaimmersion@gmail.com
Spirit Weavers 
 
NOURISH
This podcast is made possible by your donations and the symbiotic support of our partners:
Offer a donation here
LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood (discount automatically applied)
MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off regenerative plant protein from Mikunafoods.com
LIVING TEA:  SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea nourishment livingtea.net
SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com
OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic
SIMILAR WAVELENGTH:
EP 61: INTO THE WOMB with Jaguar Womban
EP 49: THE ENERGETICS OF TRANSFORMATION with Hermas Lassalle
EP 19: DAUGHTER OF THE SUN with Spirit Weavers Founder Mea Woodruff
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“Being a Champion is a Condition of the Heart”
We are honored to welcome a warrior for universal empowerment, Cesalina Gracie to SOUNDFOOD.
Jiu-jitsu visionary, Olympics host, entrepreneur and multi-hyphenate athlete, Cesalina hails from the legendary Gracie martial arts lineage. Today she joins us from Los Angeles, home base for Women in Power -  Cesalina's school where she teaches the art and philosophy of jiu-jitsu to girls and women.
In May 2023 Cesalina made history for being the 8th Brazilian woman to summit Mount Everest -the world's highest mountain- during the deadliest season in the mountain's 102-year climbing history. She accredits her success to her jiu-jitsu training and mindset
In this episode Cesalina shares her journey of finding her own path within an esteemed martial arts family, how jiu-jitsu has taught her how to feel powerful and safe in any situation, including the most confronting, life threatening moments climbing Mount Everest, and why she is committed to sharing this methodology with others. We speak about the ripple effects of her mission: how teaching women self defense and healthy boundaries from a young age can inspire generations to discover their own inner strength and confidence, move with grace, from instinct to reflex, and into a champion state of mind.
Thank you Cesalina for sharing the deep strength of the feminine and your light with us!
 
Catch Nitsa’s Jam Session with Cesalina here
 
CONNECT
Cesalina Gracie: IG | Website
Host @nitsacitrine @soundfoodspace
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If you’re interested taking classes with Cesalina in LA, email info@cesalina.com for weekly schedule + to sign up.
 
MENTIONED
Mitsuyo Maeda
Gracie family & jiu-jitsu
Carlos Gracie
Rorion Gracie & UFC
Gracie University
Everest Base Camp
Mike McCastle
Gary Snyder
 
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Ep. 39: THE GANGSTA GARDENER with Ron Finley
 
NOURISH
This podcast is made possible by your donations and the symbiotic support of our partners:
Make a donation to us here
LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood (discount automatically applied)
MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off regenerative plant protein from Mikunafoods.com
LIVING TEA:  SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea nourishment livingtea.net
SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com
OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic
P.S. We would be so grateful if you felt inspired to leave us a review on APPLE OR SPOTIFY!

Gather around our proverbial table for a deeply nourishing conversation about food, family, and creativity.
Our guest this week is holistic nutritionist and chef Sarah Britton  who’s been publishing whole food recipes on her My New Roots since 2007. Our discussion touches upon the full spectrum of nourishment: beginning with Sarah’s childhood, her creative evolution in relationship to food, beauty, self care,  working in professional kitchens like the esteemed NOMA,  hosting Golden Circle Retreats in Bali and Tuscany, and how she was guided to write her books and grow her platforms.
Sarah shares her experience writing and shooting her first book while pregnant in Copenhagen, how she leans into her fine arts background to approach the dinner plate as a canvas of sorts, and why she has developed more kid-friendly, functional whole food meals for everyone to enjoy. 
Thank you for feeding us in so many ways, Sarah!
 
Catch Nitsa’s Jam Session with Sarah Britton here
 
CONNECT
Sarah Britton: IG | Website
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MENTIONED
My New Roots
My New Roots Grow
Garance Doré
My New Roots Cookbooks
Naturally Nourished
Mikkala Marilyn Kissi
Living Yolates
Golden Circle Retreats
Golden Circle Retreats IG
NOMA
My New Roots Newsletter
My New Roots Grow Blossom Program *Use the code SOUNDFOOD to receive your first full year for $99 (a $170 value)
 
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EP. 68: BEAUTY IN TRUTH with Garance Doré
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EP. 78: PLANTS FOR THE PEOPLE with Herbalist Erin Lovell Verinder
 
NOURISH
This podcast is made possible by your donations and the symbiotic support of our partners:
Offer a donation to us here
LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood (discount automatically applied)
MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off regenerative plant protein from Mikunafoods.com
LIVING TEA:  SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea nourishment livingtea.net
SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com
OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic
 
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Today we explore the crucial connection between personal and planetary health.
Join us in conversation with educator, activist, and whistleblower, Kelly Ryerson aka The Glyphosate Girl whose advocacy work is unveiling a public health emergency.
Kelly works at the intersection of agriculture, nutrition and health. She regularly collaborates with regenerative farmers, scientists, policy makers, and media to address the growing agrochemical damage to our soil and cells. She started the site Glyphosate Facts and has contributed to several documentaries, including Common Ground.
Kelly shares her journey, from her personal health crisis to uncovering how chemicals like glyphosate and atrazine are at the root of many modern health issues. She offers ways to minimize our exposure to glyphosate and other toxins and encourages us to eat organic, filter our water, and stay open to new information.
Bless you Kelly!
 
Catch Nitsa's Jam Session wiyh Kelly Ryerson here
 
CONNECT
Kelly Ryerson: IG | Website
Host @nitsacitrine @soundfoodspace
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MENTIONED
Common Ground
Rodale Institute
Almond Field Day
John Roulac
Glyphosate Facts
Luoping Zhang
Dirty Dozen
Farm Bill
Tyrone B. Hayes
Reunity Resources
Moms Across America
HRI Labs
Avocado Green Mattresses
Living Libations
Harmonic Healing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
 
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EP 80: MOMS ACROSS AMERICA with Zen Honeycutt
EP 70:  EARTH IS OUR COMMON GROUND with Josh & Rebecca Tickell
EP 62: TRANSFORMATION THROUGH REGENERATION with John Roulac
 
NOURISH
This podcast is made possible by your donations and the symbiotic support of our partners:
Offer a donation to us here
LIVING LIBATIONS: enjoy 15% off all botanical beauty alchemy with this link https://livinglibations.com/soundfood (discount automatically applied)
MIKUNA: enter SOUNDFOODFAMILY for 25% off regenerative plant protein from Mikunafoods.com
LIVING TEA:  SOUNDFOOD for 15% off all tea nourishment livingtea.net
SUPERFEAST: enter CITRINE for 10% off our favorite tonic herbs + superfoods superfeast.com
OSEA: enter CITRINE for 10% off oseamalibu.com sea-to-skin magic
 
P.S. We would be so grateful if you felt inspired to leave us a review on APPLE OR SPOTIFY!