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Balanced Living Unfiltered
by Balance & Birch Virtual Wellness Center
Welcome to Balanced Living Unfiltered, the podcast where the team at Balance & Birch shares real, raw, and unfiltered/unedited conversations about wellness, personal growth, and everything in between. Hosted by a rotating cast of our incredible staff members—including therapists, yoga instructors, personal trainers, and naturopathic doctors—each episode brings a unique perspective on how to navigate the challenges of living a balanced life in today’s busy world.In every monthly episode, we tackle a wide range of topics that matter to you. From mental health and self-care to relationships, physical wellness, and everything in between, Balanced Living Unfiltered is your go-to resource for honest, unfiltered conversations and practical tips. Throughout the series, different staff members will share their experiences and expertise, offering a variety of insights into topics like anxiety, trauma, sex therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, and more. True wellness is about more than just physica
Episodes
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Grief Podcast Part 5: Anticipatory Grief & Ambiguous Loss
Host: Dr. Krista “Ollie” Hopkins Licensed Psychologist | Consultant | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drhopkins/ Featuring: Dr. Rebecca “Emjay” Brown Founder | Psychologist | Sexologist | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drbrown/ Grief doesn't always begin after a loss....
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The Shame & Stigma Surrounding Sexual Wellness
🎙️Host: Dr. Rebecca “Emjay” Brown | Founder, Psychologist, Sexologist, Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drbrown/ https://www.instagram.com/balanceandbirch https://www.linkedin.com/company/balance-and-birch ⭐️ Guest: Website https://www.promescent.com/B&B15 *First time customers/viewers...
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Movement & Mindfulness
🎙️ Host: Iesha Glover Somatic Wellness Practitioner https://balanceandbirch.com/iesha/ The episode on our podcast explores the concept of mindfulness, challenging the traditional idea that it requires sitting perfectly still in a quiet environment. Instead, the speaker emphasizes that…
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Bridging the Gap Between Trauma & Neurodivergence
🎙️ Host: Iesha Glover Somatic Wellness Practitioner https://balanceandbirch.com/iesha/ The latest episode on our podcast explores the intersection between neurodivergence and trauma, emphasizing the importance of understanding both to foster healing and self-compassion. Neurodivergence is an...
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Grief Podcast Part 4: Maintaining a Connection with Loved Ones
🎙️Host: Dr. Krista “Ollie” Hopkins Licensed Psychologist | Consultant | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drhopkins/ ⭐️Featuring: Allie Aschmann Hypnotherapist https://balanceandbirch.com/allie/ In this episode of the grief podcast, Dr. Krista “Ollie” Hopkins, a psychologist, interviews...
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Grief Podcast Part 3: Stories of Loss, Healing, and Resilience
🎙️Host: Dr. Krista “Ollie” Hopkins Licensed Psychologist | Consultant | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drhopkins/ Featuring: ⭐️Dee Williams Director of Operations https://balanceandbirch.com/dee/ ⭐️Gina Vitale Therapeutic Exercise Specialist https://balanceandbirch.com/gina/ ⭐️David...
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Grief Podcast Part 2: Personal Stories and Vulnerable Shares
🎙️Host: Dr. Krista “Ollie” Hopkins Licensed Psychologist | Consultant | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drhopkins/ Featuring: ⭐️Dr. Ann Ijeh Naturopathic Doctor https://balanceandbirch.com/drijeh/ Grief is a universal yet deeply personal experience, and no two journeys look the same.…
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Grief Podcast Part 1: Understanding Grief: Healing Through Loss, Trauma, and Transformation
Host: Dr. Krista “Ollie” Hopkins Licensed Psychologist | Consultant | Wellness Coach https://balanceandbirch.com/drhopkins/ Featuring: Iesha Glover Somatic Wellness Practitioner https://balanceandbirch.com/iesha/ Jennifer Lee Reiki Practitioner https://balanceandbirch.com/jennifer/ Grief is more...
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Faith: Addressing Misconceptions in Spiritual Practices
🎙️Host: Dr. Ann Ijeh Naturopathic Doctor https://balanceandbirch.com/drijeh/ ⭐️Featuring: David Kopp Personal Trainer https://balanceandbirch.com/david/ In this month's podcast episode, Dr. Ann Ijeh, a naturopathic doctor and David, a personal trainer from Balance and Birch, discuss navigating...
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Breaking Barriers: Expanding Access to Care & Fibroid Awareness
In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of healthcare access alongside an important conversation on fibroids and their impact on women’s health. We discuss how expanded multi-state practice is increasing access to care while also highlighting the challenges, symptoms, and treatment...
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Self Love
In this episode, Jennifer of Zen Gentle-istic, Balance & Birch’s in-house virtual Reiki practitioner, explores self-love, self-worth, and self-compassion—and how these practices support healing, emotional safety, and mental well-being. A grounding conversation on returning to yourself with...
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New Year, New You
In this heartfelt 2026 kickoff episode of Balanced Living Unfiltered, Dr. Ann Ijeh invites you to release the pressure of “New Year, New You” and embrace something more sustainable: a supported, grounded, and nourished you. Through personal reflections and practical wisdom, this episode explores...
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Holiday Stress
The holidays aren’t always joyful—and that’s okay. In this episode, we talk honestly about the deeper stresses people often carry this time of year: grief, financial strain, loneliness, and the pressure to feel happy when you don’t. We explore why the season can feel heavy and how to validate…
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Motherhood, Stress & Life
Join a candid, down-to-earth mother as she navigates the real, raw, and rewarding moments of life. From the joys and challenges of motherhood to the ups and downs of dating, managing finances, practicing self-care, and facing life’s unexpected turns, this podcast offers honest conversations and...
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Even Doctors Get Sick: The Role of Nutrigenomics
Dr. Ann Ijeh explains how nutrigenomics played a role in her recovery. In October 2022, she experienced sharp pains in her pelvic region and was eventually diagnosed with a pelvic abscess. After a week in the hospital and a surgical procedure, she still had lingering issues and consulted another...
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Forgiveness as Energy Work: Releasing the Past to Reclaim Your Peace
In this heartfelt episode, Allie—our resident hypnotist and spiritual guide at Balance & Birch—invites you into the sacred practice of forgiveness. But not the kind you’ve been taught to perform for others. This is about inner readiness, self-compassion, and energy healing. Forgiveness, as Allie...
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Two Autistic Partners, One Neurodivergent Life
In this episode, Dr. Elessar and their husband, Dalton, get real about what it’s like to navigate life—and love—as two autistic adults sharing a home, a relationship, and a whole lot of sensory challenges. What started as a simple episode on understanding autism turned into something much deeper:...
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How Trauma Shapes Self-Worth
In this episode, Jenn—our Reiki healer at Balance & Birch—dives deep into how trauma rewires our relationship with self-worth. Whether it's emotional wounds from childhood, toxic dynamics, or unspoken pain your body’s still holding onto, trauma has a way of shrinking our sense of value. Jenn...
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Autism Acceptance: A Candid Conversation Between an Autistic Therapist and an ‘Autism Mom"
It’s Autism Acceptance Month, so let’s talk it out. In our latest podcast episode, I (Ollie—a therapist at Balance and Birch with AuDHD and chronic illnesses) sit down with my coworker, Iesha, whose son is autistic. We tackle everything from ‘autism moms’ and ABA therapy controversies to labeling...
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From Performance to Play: Redefining Sex for Real Pleasure
Sex should be about pleasure, play, and presence—but let’s be honest, most of us were taught that it’s about performance, pressure, and checking off a damn to-do list. In this episode of Balanced Living Unfiltered, we’re throwing out the goal-oriented, ‘finish line’ version of sex and talking…
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Mental Health in a World on Fire: Surviving Political Chaos Without Losing Yourself
I know we usually drop one episode a month, but ignoring this moment felt wrong. So here we are—with an unscheduled, unfiltered deep dive into the mental health toll of political unrest and how we can navigate it without completely losing ourselves. Between political chaos, human rights under...
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Staying Healthy & Building Your Immune System Naturally
This cold and flu season has been brutal—and even Dr. Ijeh hasn’t been immune! In this episode, she gets real about how stress has taken a toll on her immune system, making her more vulnerable to illness. She breaks down how stress weakens immunity and shares the naturopathic changes she’s made…
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Winter Wellness: Personal Trainer Tips for Beating the Winter Blues
In this quick 7-minute episode, David, our personal trainer, shares his expert perspective on how to combat the winter lows that many of us experience. From staying motivated to making simple, yet impactful adjustments in your fitness routine, David breaks down practical tips to help you power...
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Breaking the Silence: Women’s Health & Gynecological Issues with Dee & Dr. Ijeh
In this powerful episode, Dee, our office manager, and Dr. Ijeh, our naturopathic doctor, dive deep into women’s health, particularly gynecological issues, from a personal and holistic perspective. Dee shares her own journey and experiences with health struggles, while Dr. Ijeh offers insights on...
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Navigating Neurodivergence: A Conversation on Internal Family Systems Therapy and the Privilege of Self-Care
In our second episode of Balanced Living Unfiltered, join Iesha Glover, our neurodivergent and trauma-informed yoga instructor, as she interviews Dr. Ollie Ellesar, our clinical psychologist and advocate for the autistic community. Together, they explore the nuances of living as a neurodivergent...
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Episode 1: A Real Conversation On Burnout
Join us for a real, unedited, and unfiltered conversation about burnout—what it is, how it impacts us, and the steps we can take to combat it. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into our personal experiences, share valuable insights, and discuss the importance of self-care in a world that often...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Balanced Living Unfiltered, the podcast where the team at Balance & Birch shares real, raw, and unfiltered/unedited conversations about wellness, personal growth, and everything in between. Hosted by a rotating cast of our incredible staff members—including therapists, yoga instructors, personal trainers, and naturopathic doctors—each episode brings a unique perspective on how to navigate the challenges of living a balanced life in today’s busy world.In every monthly episode, we tackle a wide range of topics that matter to you. From mental health and self-care to relationships, physical wellness, and everything in between, Balanced Living Unfiltered is your go-to resource for honest, unfiltered conversations and practical tips. Throughout the series, different staff members will share their experiences and expertise, offering a variety of insights into topics like anxiety, trauma, sex therapy, mindfulness, nutrition, and more. True wellness is about more than just physica
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Welcome to Balanced Living Unfiltered, the podcast where the team at Balance & Birch shares real, raw, and unfiltered/unedited conversations about wellness, personal growth, and everything in between. Hosted by a rotating cast of our incredible staff members—including therapists, yoga instructors,...
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