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Ep 120: On this episode we chat with Michael Hobson, founder of the award winning Aquene Springs, all about water! Michael has spent the last decade studying water in all its capacities. His takeaways shed new light on not only what good water can do for our bodies, but also the importance of silica for our systems, especially as we age. 
Topics:
Michael's road to water
structured water 
water quality in the USA
memory of water
science and its resistance to new ideas
municipal water
Aquene Springs
quartz crystals
blessing our food
lightly mineralized
low versus high surface tension in water
RO (reverse osmosis) water
what is silica
reasons we need silica
high pH waters
how to make silica rich water at home
detoxing heavy metals
silica and aluminum
aluminum and dementia
speaking kindly to water and ourselves
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Aquene Springs IG: @aquenesprings
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Also, be sure to check out episode 51 about water and the environment. 

Ep 119: CBD is becoming more widely used and recognized, but what about in skincare? Today's guest is a trailblazer in the world of CBD skincare and spa treatments. Taylor Jameson, owner and CVO of The Hemp Spa in Wilmington, NC, began her journey with CBD after experiencing its remarkable benefits for managing her chronic pain, leading her to break free from traditional pain medications. 
Driven by a passion for the transformative power of CBD in her own life, Taylor made the bold decision to incorporate CBD skincare into her esthetics practice. This marked the birth of North Carolina's first Hemp Spa, where a commitment to holistic wellness and results-driven treatments became the cornerstone of her approach.
On this episode we chat about all things CBD skincare and cannabis, showcasing Taylor's dedication to providing a holistic and effective skincare experience while normalizing cannabis and beauty.
Topics:
Taylor's discovery of CBD for pain management
cannabis and skin
The Hemp Spa
importance of education
normalizing cannabis
beauty industry
cannabis and racism
endocannabinoid system
top beauty benefits of CBD
sourcing products
regulation and quality
topical CBD
labeling
tinctures
legalization and The Farm Bill
Aerolase laser treament
and more!
The Hemp Spa IG: @thehempspa
The Hemp Spa
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
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Other CBD Episodes:
Ep 104: The Basics of Cannabis with David Miller from FlowGardens
Ep 80: Salt Therapy, CBD Skincare, and Healthy Living with Liana Belanich Jones
Ep 73: All About Cannabis with John Malanca
Ep 15: Deal with PCOS, Hormones, and All About CBD with Elizabeth Kuntz

Ep 118: On this episode we chat with Amber Law, a certified hypnotherapist who specializes in clinical, regression, and spiritual hypnotherapy, all about hypnosis, visualizations, and the power of the mind.
Topics Include:
how Amber got into hypnotherapy
what is hypnosis
who can be hypnotized
meditation
affirmations
empowering you to become the controller
how to get the life you want
deprogramming old beliefs
fear state
fight or flight
immune system
shifting the perspective
visualizations
common reasons people get hypnotized
how limiting beliefs can develop
www.healingleavesnc.com
Healing Leaves IG: @healing_leavesnc
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Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie

Ep 117: On this episode we chat with plant-based lifestyle and mindset coach, Kathy Davis, all about meal planning.
Kathy has been eating vegan for more than 9 years and whole food plant-based for over 4. One tool she used to stay consistent and make her plant-based lifestyle sustainable was meal planning. She founded the Meal Plan Accountability Club to help others become efficient and effective meal planners to stay on track and achieve their goals.
Topics Include:
living in an RV
national parks
national parks versus national monuments
traveling with cats
meal planning in an RV
meal planning
intention over perfection
getting out of the "should" mindset
challenges when changing your lifestyle
meal planning versus meal prepping
making an inspiration list
common myths of being plant-based
meal planning template
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Kathy's IG: @veginspired
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Ep 116: Today's guest, Lauren Levine, is no stranger to the podcast. She joined us on episode 56, when we chatted all about diaphragmatic breathing and the power of the breath. Since that interview Lauren has been through a lot of changes that led her to a new passion as a psychic medium.
Lauren is now an Intuitive Medium along with being a Movement and Breath Specialist and Mentor. She works with women desiring to connect with their body and intuition on a deeper level, as well as bring themselves out of pain, imbalance, and stress. Lauren guides women to tap into their own intuition more deeply, hear it more clearly, and heal their own body and soul. She is known by her clients as "the Body Whisperer". 
Topics Include:
Lauren's childhood experience with spirits
growing up in an old home
how media molds fear
becoming more intuitive
what are spirits
energy being projected back
spirits and dreams
frequency
encountering spirits
being open to receive
logical mind versus intuitive mind
are there bad spirits
coming from a place of love
psychic mediumistic readings
guides versus angels
medium versus psychic
being supported by spirit
www.laurenlevinemovement.com
Lauren's IG: @laurenlevinemovement
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Movie I spoke about: Defending Your Life with Albert Brooks

Ep 115: On this episode I sat down with Lauren Burke, founder and coach of Power House Happy. Lauren helps clients shed what's holding them back, discovering their new truth and self. She's also a yoga teacher and volleyball coach. 
Topics Include:
behind the scenes of film making
human connection
how to build community 
being vulnerable 
the four agreements
people pleasing 
high control groups and cults
cognitive dissonance 
aligning our values
veganism
non-judgement
sober life
thrive and shine
and more!
www.powerhousehappy.com
Lauren's IG: @powerhousehappy
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Rebecca IG: @therefinedhippie