The Hibiscus & Mint Podcast

Mimi Hasan
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Health & Fitness
  • Updated Weekly

Most people don't stumble into a low-tox or plant-based life, they get pushed there. That's how it started for me. ⠀ After health challenges and a lot of trial and error, I built something that feels intentional, research-driven, and beautiful in the details. ⠀ Short episodes on the life I've actually built: what I eat, how I live, what I've changed, and why. Always sourced. Real stories, no hype. ⠀ Hosted by Mimi. New episodes Mondays. ⠀ IG · TikTok · LinkTree @hibiscusandmint

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 63: My Health Journey: What Actually Changed + What It Took

    From university to graduate school, my body threw a lot at me: cystic acne, hair fall, digestive issues, painful cycles, anxiety and depression, eczema... until I was on three prescriptions simultaneously. This week: the unfiltered timeline of how low-tox living and plant-based eating shifted that trajectory, and what I learned spending a year as a patient of a functional medicine specialist. If you need encouragement to stick with the choices you know are better for you, this one's for you.

  2. Jul 7

    Ep. 62: Why I Prioritize Getting Myself Together Daily

    I've noticed something: on the days I actually take care of how I show up (not for anyone else, just for me) my entire mood shifts. Appointments matter, but it's the daily effort that changes things for me. It doesn't fix everything of course, but it's so worth prioritizing. In this episode, I share what this looks like for me, and why I think it matters more than we may give it credit for.

  3. Jun 29

    Ep. 61: What Grounding Is + How I Do It

    We live in a world designed to keep us very busy. The next task, next scroll, next message to send. Grounding is one of the simplest ways to calm your nervous system and just be, plus it’s free.   The term gets used two ways: psychologically, as a tool to cope with stress and anxiety by bringing your attention to the present moment, and physically, as literally connecting your body to the earth (also called earthing). Both are more impactful than they sound. In this episode, I walk through both definitions, the science behind why they work, and the specific ways I ground to stay consistently calmer over time. + More ​13 Grounding Techniques for When You Feel Overwhelmed  – clevelandclinic.org​The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response… - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov​30 Grounding Techniques to Quiet Distressing Thoughts – healthline.com​Is Earthing Actually Good for You? Here’s What We Know – clevelandclinic.org​Grounding – healthline.com

  4. Jun 23

    Ep. 60: Why I (Mostly) Put the Glass Down

    A glass of wine with dinner, drinks with friends, a toast at celebrations. Alcohol has a pretty engrained place in many cultures. During my low-tox journey, I kept coming across information that made me question it. This episode is about what that information was, what I did about it, and what I've noticed in my body since. Quitting may not be everyone’s goal, but getting intentional about your choices can be. + More Benefits of Reducing your Alcohol Intake – clevelandclinic.orgHere’s What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days – healthline.comAlcohol consumption and your health: What the science says – stanford.eduAlcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits – mayoclinic.orgReducing or Quitting Drinking? An Extensive Review of Health Benefits – recoveryanswers.org

  5. Jun 12

    Ep. 59: Stuck Vs. Stressed

    If you've felt like you're living life defaulting instead of deciding, this episode is about stress and how it limits your choices. Chronic stress and being overwhelmed impact how you feel, change how you move, what you reach for, and what you're able to see. You're not stuck, you’re stressed. We talk about the science of stress and decision-making, why a regulated baseline changes everything, and the reason I bring mental health into a low-tox space… because you can't make more intentional choices about your health, your products, or your life when you're tapped out. The overwhelmed version of you and the regulated version of you operate differently. This episode will leave you with a question to help you reflect on what stress relief is best for you. + More Stress Management and Emotional Health - Clevelandclinic.orgHow Stress Impacts Decision Making - Waldenu.eduUpward Spiral of Positive Emotion and Coping - Nlm.nih.govEvidence for the Upward Spiral Stands Steady - Nlm.nih.gov

  6. Jun 4

    Ep. 58: The Music You Choose

    Music has been woven into my life for as long as I can remember… and I mean that generationally. For a while I thought of it as background. Something that hyped me up at the gym or while driving. When I started to notice how certain songs were affecting what I felt, thought, and carried, I realized more was happening. Turns out, science agrees. Music directly affects your brain chemistry: dopamine, cortisol, memory, emotional processing. It’s also feeding your subconscious. Lyrics, frequencies, and the emotional tone of what you play consistently shape your inner environment. In this episode, I'm sharing how my relationship with music evolved, what I pay attention to now, and how a playlist might be worth another look. + More The Transformative Power of Music - nlm.nih.gov How Music Affects Your Mind, Mood, and Body - tmh.org How Music Resonates in the Brain – magazine.hms.harvard.edu The Benefits of Listening to Music – healthline.com

  7. May 28

    Ep 57: Adjusting to New Baselines

    Sometimes life is actually good... and your body is still sounding the alarm. In this episode we're talking about what happens when things are going right but your body hasn't gotten the memo, why receiving good things is harder than it sounds, and how choosing to focus on what's working is a skill, not inherent. This isn't toxic positivity. This is what eight years of therapy + consistent inner work looks like. Learning to simply receive it. If something good is happening in your life and you still can't quite exhale, this one is for you. + More Self-Sabotage - Psychologytoday.comSelf-Sabotage: Why it happens and how to overcome it - Medicalnewsytoday.comWhat Does ‘Regulating Your Nervous System’ Actually Mean? A Doctor Breaks it Down - Healthline.com

  8. May 22

    Ep. 56: Things I Do to Reset

    Lately, most people seem to struggle to answer: what do you do to take time for yourself or reset? In this episode, I'm sharing the self-care things that restore me: from skincare and shower routines, to making the bed in the morning and doing my own hair. Some of these might sound like to-do list things, but for me they're acts of self-love. Showing up for myself in the small ways helped change my outlook in the big ones too.

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Most people don't stumble into a low-tox or plant-based life, they get pushed there. That's how it started for me. ⠀ After health challenges and a lot of trial and error, I built something that feels intentional, research-driven, and beautiful in the details. ⠀ Short episodes on the life I've actually built: what I eat, how I live, what I've changed, and why. Always sourced. Real stories, no hype. ⠀ Hosted by Mimi. New episodes Mondays. ⠀ IG · TikTok · LinkTree @hibiscusandmint

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