The Inquisitive Olive The Inquisitive Olive Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
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The Inquisitive Olive is hosted by Katina Mountanos, Founder and CEO of Kosterina (a wellness brand centered around high-antioxidant extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean lifestyle). On TIO, we’ll be bringing you guests with deep knowledge in all things wellness and productivity — from nutrition and fitness to mindfulness and sleep. These conversations will help you uncover the best and most practical techniques to drive health and high performance.
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5. Posture, Movement & Getting Wise about our Bodies with Physical Therapist, Patricia Ladis
In this week’s episode, we are excited to share our conversation with Patricia Ladis, Physical Therapist to the stars. She is a licensed physical therapist, the founder of Wise Body Physical Therapy and author of 'The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth' among many other professional accomplishments. Patricia will provide us with the scoop on holistic physical therapy, the importance of regular movement, pregnancy and post-partum physical health and all things wellness. We also dive deep into some helpful daily tips for movement breaks, posture, and some of her favorite bio hacks.
Patricia’s mission is to guide patients toward a pain free existence as they seek a lifestyle of optimal health and physical wellbeing. She believes in the intimate connection of mind and body and a holistic and collaborative approach to symptoms, health and prevention.
Resources:
· Website: https://www.patricialadis.com
· Find some fun daily movement tips and more on Patricia Ladis’ Instagram: @PatriciaLadis
Check out Patricia’s book here: The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth
Or purchase on Amazon here: The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth
Connect with Kosterina:
· https://www.kosterina.com
· Instagram: @kosterina
· TikTok: @kosterinaevoo
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kosterina.gr/ -
4. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Truth in Your Kitchen with David Neuman
In this episode, we will be discussing our favorite topic - EVOO. The industry is filled with fraud and varying levels of quality, but today’s guest, David Neuman is here to help us uncover the truth and make sure we are getting all the health and wellness benefits of real, best in class EVOO. David is the author of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Truth In Your Kitchen and he is 100% focused on quality, authenticity and consumer awareness in the EVOO industry.
We also discuss why to avoid seed oils, indicators to look for when buying real, great EVOO, and the best ways to enjoy olive oil for a healthy lifestyle.
Resources:
· Website: www.evooguy.com
· David Neuman Instagram: @theevooguy
· Get your copy of David’s book here: Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Truth In Your Kitchen
Connect with Kosterina:
· https://www.kosterina.com
· Instagram: @kosterina
· TikTok: @kosterinaevoo
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kosterina.gr/
· Shop our products here: https://www.kosterina.com/collections/all -
3. Real Life Tips on All Things Nutrition with Lauren Slayton of Foodtrainers
As we kick off the new year, we are excited to share our conversation with Lauren Slayton, NYC-based registered dietician and founder of Foodtrainers. In this episode, Lauren provides us with effective and approachable tools and tips for living a healthy lifestyle so we can reach our wellness goals. We also dive deep into the “Hateful Eight” seed oils, the benefits of healthy fats, our shared love of polyphenols and more.
Check out the Kosterina Apple Cider Balsamic Vinegar we mentioned in this episode here: https://www.kosterina.com/products/apple-cider-balsamic-vinegar
Resources:
· Website: https://foodtrainers.com
· Foodtrainers Instagram: @foodtrainers
Connect with Kosterina:
· https://www.kosterina.com
· Instagram: @kosterina
· TikTok: @kosterinaevoo
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kosterina.gr/
· Shop our products here: https://www.kosterina.com/collections/all -
2. How Laurel Gallucci, Co-founder of Sweet Laurel, Healed Herself Through Food
In today’s episode, we learn all about Laurel Gallucci, CEO and co-founder of Sweet Laurel Bakery. Laurel became frustrated with the diet restrictions imposed on her (particularly around baked goods) after becoming diagnosed with an aggressive autoimmune disorder. Now she turns out grain-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free sweets that are tender, moist, and full of flavor. She is the Co-Author of Sweet Laurel Cookbook and Sweet Laurel Savory. You can find Sweet Laurel Bakeshop IRL in the Pacific Palisades.
Check out the Kosterina Olive Oil Citrus Cupakes we made with Sweet Laurel here: https://www.kosterina.com/blogs/from-the-kosterina-kitchen/olive-oil-citrus-cupcakes
Resources:
· Website: https://sweetlaurel.com
· Sweet Laurel Instagram: @sweetlaurel
· Laurel Gallucci Instagram: @laurelgallucci
Connect with Kosterina:
· https://www.kosterina.com
· Instagram: @kosterina
· TikTok: @kosterinaevoo
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kosterina.gr/
· Shop our products here: https://www.kosterina.com/collections/all -
1. Andy Dunn, Founder of Bonobos, Shares his Bipolar Diagnosis with the World
We always intended for Kosterina's Inquisitive Olive interview series to become a podcast and this powerful and important story inspired us to launch it now. In our inaugural episode, we dive deep on the topic of mental health with Andy Dunn.
Andy co-founded the ecommerce-driven menswear brand Bonobos in 2007 and served as CEO through its 2017 $300M+ acquisition by Walmart. Andy is an angel investor and has backed more than eighty startups, including Warby Parker, Oscar, and Coinbase. Most recently Andy has authored his debut book -- a scintillating but also harrowing memoir called Burn Rate: Launching a Startup & Losing My Mind.
Burn Rate tells the story of Andy's first bipolar diagnosis over 20 years ago, the details of his journey building Bonobos for over a decade and the moment when it almost all came crashing down, just before Walmart acquired his company. In our conversation, Andy reveals why he kept his diagnosis from so many for so long and how he even hid it from himself. He paints the picture of mania, hypomania and depression with vivid examples and tells us why he is sharing his story now. Andy shares his routines for wellness and how sleep, therapy, food and well-prescribed medication are critical parts of maintaining a sound mind. In this discussion, we learned that mental illness is often linked to entrepreneurship and get Andy's thoughts on why. Andy is a longtime friend of Kosterina and in this conversation we get a raw look inside the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur who has struggled deeply to become the incredible success he is today. We are thrilled to share his story with you.
Customer Reviews
Strength & Resilience
Andy Dunn’s vulnerable disclosure on The Inquisitive Olive Podcast and in his book is a testament to his strength and resilience in the face of this difficult diagnosis. His brave and candid interview with Katina gives all those with bipolar disorder hope that they can manage this disease and thrive in whatever path they choose in life!
Let your guests speak
Lots of interrupting and host over talking.
Insightful
Super interesting & insightful interview! I give Andy Dunn a lot of credit for his honesty & integrity.