Episodes
Dec. 8, 2025
51 - The New Era of Holistic Healing: Nutrition, Energy, and Nervous System Work with Hope Pedraza
In this week's episode Ash and Jess are joined by Hope Pedraza, a powerhouse in the wellness space and someone who truly embodies mind-body healing. Hope is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition P...
Dec. 1, 2025
50 - Mouth Matters: The Surprising Link Between Oral Function & Whole-Body Health with Karindy Ong
On this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check, we’re joined by Karindy Ong, a Speech-Language Pathologist who shifted from working with brain and spinal cord injury patients to focusing on airway health after her own child...
Nov. 24, 2025
49 - Your Body Isn't Broken: It's Wired This Way with Adrian Davidson
In this week's episode we’re joined by Adrian Davidson, the creator behind Capitalism and Glitter — a space where she brilliantly blends honesty, wit, and insight to challenge modern narratives around health and wellness, pop...
Nov. 17, 2025
48 - Your Hormones Aren't Failing, Your Diet and Lifestyle Are: with Carrie Korem
In this week's episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many of us struggle to truly understand — hormones — and how they impact everything from our energy and mood to our digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Our guest...
Nov. 10, 2025
47 - Why Hustle Culture Is Making Women Sick with Echo Summer Hill
This week's guest is someone whose energy radiates strength, authenticity, and deep feminine wisdom, Echo Summer Hill. Echo's mission is to help women heal the hustle, recover from burnout, and awaken to their divine feminine...
Nov. 3, 2025
46 - Behind the Service: The “Origin” Story You Haven’t Heard
This week's episode is a special one — a little different, a little more personal. We’re sitting down with my dear friends and co-host, Jess & Russell, the incredible minds and hearts behind Origin Kitchen + Bar. For years, O...
Oct. 27, 2025
45 - The Missing Link in Wellness: How Light Heals What Medicine Can’t with Brian Richards, founder of Sauna Space
Welcome to our conversation with Brian Richards, the visionary founder and CEO of SaunaSpace. Brian's journey began with a personal quest to overcome health challenges, leading him to discover the profound benefits of near-in...
Oct. 20, 2025
44 - From Depleted to Deeply Nourished: The Mineral Episode
Get ready to shine a light on the minerals that make life sparkle! Joining us today (for the third time) is Dawn Lusk, an expert in all things minerals! From the earth's crust to our daily lives, minerals play a vital role in...
Oct. 13, 2025
43 - Understanding Narcissism with Adriana Bucci
In this week's episode we are joined by Adriana Bucci, a renowned Narcissist Abuse Recovery Coach. After experiencing the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse firsthand, Adriana transformed her pain (both physical and me...
Oct. 6, 2025
42 - Rewiring Resilience: Dr Cathleen King's Primal Trust Approach to Healing Chronic Illness and Stress
We are thrilled to have Dr. Cathleen King, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of the Primal Trust Academy & Community on the podcast. After navigating her own two-decade-long journey with debilitating illness, Dr. King ...
Sept. 29, 2025
41 - Homeopathy Heals: Vital Force, Miasms and Curing Chronic Illness with Lisa Strbac
Lisa Strbac, a renowned homeopath and health coach, shares her journey into holistic health after witnessing the transformative power of homeopathy on her daughter's chronic autoimmune condition. She emphasizes the importance...
Sept. 22, 2025
40 - Believing in Your Body Again with Sophia Rocha
Ashley and Jess welcome holistic health practitioner Sophia Rocha. Sophia shares her journey into holistic health, sparked by her husband’s mysterious illness and the challenges they faced navigating the medical system. She discusses the emotional and physical impact of her breast implant and expla…
Sept. 8, 2025
39 - The Other Side of High
In this week's episode Ash & Jess breakdown trends around frequent marijuana and psychedelic use. Is "California Sober" the new answer to partying without consequences or is it just another way of spiritually bypassing your p...
Sept. 1, 2025
38 - Why Willpower Isn't Enough: A Nervous System Lens on Nutrition with Timothy Frie
Timothy Frie is a neuronutritionist, nutritional psychology researcher, public scholar, and educator, who digs into how what we eat impacts how we think, feel, and behave. With a passion for translating complex science into actionable insights for everyday wellness, Timothy is all about empowering …
Aug. 25, 2025
37 - Aging in a Culture Obsessed with Youth
In this week's episode Ash & Jess discuss the frustrations with aging in a culture obsessed with youth. Both women being in their 40s they find that it's a topic that is super relevant as they try to stay holistic and health-...
Aug. 18, 2025
36 - Mast Cells Gone Wild: Understanding MCAS & Histamine with Dr Laura Gouge
Dr. Laura Gouge, a naturopathic doctor, discusses the complex connections between mental health, chronic illness, mast cell activation, and histamine intolerance. She shares her personal journey with these conditions, includi...
Aug. 11, 2025
35 - Energy in Motion: How Frequency Shapes Your World with Dr Jen Rochlis
Dr. Jennifer Rochlis, a NASA scientist turned holistic health practitioner, explores the scientific understanding of energy and wellness in this episode. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she delved into the energetic...
Aug. 4, 2025
34 - It Didn't Start with You with Mark Wolynn
Ash and Jess are thrilled to be joined by Mark Wolynn, a world-renowned author and expert on inherited family trauma. Mark's groundbreaking international best selling book which has been translated into 39 languages, 'It Didn...
June 16, 2025
33 - The Real Secret to Lasting Health
The secret to lasting health might not be in your perfect protocol or the obsession with a health focused routine that keeps you safe. What if it's all about the relationships in your life? The ones where you feel truly seen,...
June 9, 2025
32 - High Love Parenting: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Children
Ash and Jess are joined by Reem Raouda, a certified conscious parenting coach who's passionate about helping families thrive. With a heart-centered approach rooted in mindfulness and emotional intelligence, Reem guides parent...
June 3, 2025
31 - Liberated Love: Exploring the Intersection of Sex, Relationships and Personal freedom
In this week's episode we're joined by Dr Jenna Mountain, a licensed professional counselor with a unique blend of expertise. With specialties in leadership development, relationships, and sex therapy, Jenna brings a comprehe...
May 26, 2025
30 - The Autoimmune Puzzle: Unraveling the Mental and Emotional Pieces
Justin Janoska is the CEO and founder of The Autoimmune Revolution and host of the popular podcast Autoimmune Revolution Radio, Justin has dedicated his work to helping people understand the root causes of autoimmune diseases...
May 20, 2025
29 - Unsilencing the Truth: Ashley Spence's Journey
Ashley Spence is a remarkable individual who has turned her personal experience with sexual violence into a driving force for change. As the author of 'Silent Witness: How DNA Uncovered the Truth and Empowered My Healing,' As...
May 13, 2025
28 - Motherhood Unfiltered: Our Real Stories from Preconception to Postpartum
Ash and Jess have two very different journeys to motherhood - but they share the same understanding that two truths can co-exist: Motherhood is absolutely beautiful and also really challenging. In honor of Mother's Day they e...