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The Beautiful Grit

by Gwen Dittmar

the Beautiful Grit Podcast is a space for exploring the many layers of the human experience and consciousness - physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. In the podcast, you'll hear conversations with innovative experts in health, wellness, fitness, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and spirituality. You'll also get to listen to real client sessions and how Gwen weaves somatic medicine, breathwork, human design, intuitive guidance, and practical coaching tools into her sessions. In the weekly podcast, Gwen also shares about the lunar insights, human design transits, breathwork, and coaching tools to navigate the beautiful grit of life. The podcast is hosted by Gwen Dittmar, a trauma-informed professional and life coach, quantum healer, teacher, and sober single mom of two. For more information visit www.gwendittmar.com or @gwendittmar on Instagram.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 134 What are the Human Design Profile Lines?

    In this episode of the Beautiful Grit, Gwen unpacks the magic and meaning of the Human Design profile numbers, or lines, and the the unique combination of archetypes that shape how you move through life and how others perceive you. Whether you're a 6/2, 3/5, 2/4, or any other combination, you'll...

  2. Ep. 133 Yoga and Melting the Walls of Your Heart with Alicia "ACE" Easter

    In this week's episode, our host, Gwen Dittmar, is joined by Alicia "ACE" Easter, the founder and visionary behind Alicia C. Easter Enterprises LLC, a multi-faceted wellness and creative agency. As a motivational speaker, yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki master, and marketing expert with over…

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  3. Ep. 132 What are Human Design Authorities, Gate 52 and Finding Your Power in Stillness

    In this week's episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Somatic Breathwork, and Soul Guide, we delve into the foundational question: What is Human Design? and this week, What are the Human Design Authorities, and how are we meant to make decisions. We will also discuss in this episode the...

  4. Ep. 131 What are Human Design Types, Gate 15 and Honoring Who You Are

    In this week's episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Somatic, Breath, and Soul Guide, we delve into a foundational aspect of Human Design... What is your Type in Human Design, and more importantly, how can you apply Human Design to the real events in your life, our country, and the world,...

  5. Ep. 130 Human Design Gate 12: Sharing Your Truth and Emotional Expression

    In this week's episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Energy, and Soul Guide, we discuss how the current Human Design Sun transit through Gate 12, known as the Gate of Caution, a highly emotional, creative, and selective energy, teaches us the power of timing in communication. This is the...

  6. Ep. 129 What Is Human Design, Gate 45 and True Leadership

    In this week's timely episode, with our host, Gwen Dittmar, Coach, Energy, and Soul Guide, we delve into the foundational question: What is Human Design? And more importantly how can we apply Human Design to the real events in our country and world, especially this week as the Sun transits…

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  7. Ep. 128 Human Design Gate 35: Overcome Fear and Experience New Adventures

    In this week's episode of the Beautiful Grit, with our host, Coach, Somatic Breathwork Healer, and Soul Guide, Gwen Dittmar, gives practical actions you can take this coming week to pause, overcome fear, and use it all as an opportunity to experience ownership and create new adventures in your...

  8. Ep. 127 Human Design Gate 16: Alchemize Resistance and Begin the Change You Crave

    In this week's episode of the Beautiful Grit, with our host, Coach, Somatic and Breathwork Healer, and Soul Guide, Gwen Dittmar, breaks down the process of how to alchemize resistance, begin the change you crave, and to integrate the Human Design transit of Gate 16 into your daily life. This...

  9. Ep. 126 Stop Playing Small, Own Your Worth, and Get Paid with Meggie Palmer of PepTalkHer

    In this week's episode you'll hear from Meggie Palmer, the founder of PepTalkHer. We explore what it truly means to own your worth, get paid for the expertise you bring to the table professionally and personally. Meggie shares her powerful journey from award-winning journalist to entrepreneur…

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  10. Ep. 125 The Mother Code, Mother Wound, Motherhood Ambivalence, and Navigating Motherhood with Author, Ruthie Ackerman

    In this powerful and intimate episode Ruthie Ackerman, acclaimed journalist and author of The Mother Code, a memoir that explores identity, generational trauma, and what it means to mother, and be mothered, Ruthie and I dive deep into the complexities of navigating partnerships that do and do not...

  11. Ep. 124 The Liberation of Removing This One Word from Your Vocabulary with Therapist Jenna Laski Scott

    This week I sat down with Jenna Laski Scott, renowned psychotherapist, founder of becoming EPIC, and a coaching client to share a powerful tool that she developed from 20 years of private practice in the field of emotional development and a lifetime of study. Jenna integrates insights from...

  12. Ep. 123 Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Business with Cate Luzio of Luminary

    In this empowering episode of the Beautiful Grit, Cate Luzio, a former financial executive and the founder of Luminary, self-funded a groundbreaking professional women’s community in 2018 with the mission to up-lift, up-skill, and propel women and allies forward through all phases of their...

  13. Ep. 122 Normalizing the Challenges Women Face with Dr. Jessica Zucker

    In her critically acclaimed, groundbreaking, NYT New and Noteworthy book I Had a Miscarriage, Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist, advocate, and author Dr. Jessica Zucker boldly exposed the silence, stigma, and shame that surround pregnancy loss and demonstrated the need to normalize...

  14. Ep. 121 Seasons of Womanhood - Navigating Overlap of Postpartum, Perimenopause, and Midlife

    In this powerful episode of the Beautiful Grit, yoga-meditation teacher, clinical therapist, founder of Yoga.Psyche.Soul specializing in integrating yoga, meditation, breathwork with classical mental health psychology, Ashley Turner explores the profound transitions of womanhood - the interesting...

  15. Ep. 120 Breast Health, Prevention, and Empowerment with Gina Lamanna of The Fondle Project

    In this raw and real episode of the Beautiful Grit, Gwen Dittmar welcomes Gina Lamanna, the visionary behind The Fondle Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to take charge of their breast health through self-advocacy, awareness, and holistic wellness. Founded by fashion...

  16. Ep. 119 The Reality of Mental Load in Marriage and Motherhood with Paige Connell

    The Reality of Mental Load in Marriage and Motherhood with Paige Connell In this raw episode of the Beautiful Grit Podcast, Paige Connell, creator of She is a Paige Turner, discusses what mental load means, and how it shows up for women in marriage, and motherhood. Paige shares her story of her...

  17. Ep. 118 Viruses, Bacteria, Germ and Terrain Theory: Rethinking Health with Naturopath Jacob Diaz

    The Terrain of Truth: Rethinking Health with Jacob Diaz In this eye-opening episode of The Beautiful Grit Podcast, Jacob Diaz, also known as the @undercovervirologist on Instagram, challenges conventional understanding about health and illness and the true nature of viruses, germs, and bacteria....

  18. Ep. 117 Healing Through Herbal Medicine with Kristen Caissie of Moon Canyon Healing

    In this soothing and insightful episode of the Beautiful Grit Podcast, Kristen Caissie, founder of Moon Canyon Healing, explores the deep connection between nature and personal transformation. Kristen shares her beautiful and gritty journey of building a floral design business, making the bold...

  19. Ep. 116 Astrology Forecast for 2025 with Danielle Beinstein

    This week I sat down with psychological astrologer Danielle Beinstein to explore the cosmic landscape of 2025. Together, we dive into spiritual psychology spiritual bypass, using the human experience to access divinity, astrological transits, planetary shifts, and energetic themes shaping the…

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  20. Ep. 115 California Fires, the Impact on Lung Health, and Grief with Dr. Ashley Beckman

    This week’s guest is Dr. Ashley Beckman, a doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, Functional Medicine practitioner, and epigenetics expert in Los Angeles. She received her doctorate in Healthy Aging and Longevity and wrote her thesis on…

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  21. Ep. 114 Women’s Health Physical Therapy and Healing the Pelvic Bowl with Tami Lynn Kent

    Tami Lynn Kent is a women’s health physical therapist, founder of the original method of Holistic Pelvic Care™ for women, and author of Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit & Joy in the Female Body, Wild Creative, and Wild Mothering. Tami is a true practitioner, teacher, mentor and guide who is…

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  22. Ep. 113 The Science of Bee Venom Therapy with Kate Hinkens

    This week I sat down with Kate Hinkens, founder of The Sting Lab, which is a center for bee venom therapy and research and Kate is an expert in the bee venom therapy field. In the episode, Kate shares her story of a debilitating and mysterious illness as a child, again in teen years and again…

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  23. Ep. 112 Bringing the Science of Consciousness into Our Healthcare with Dr. Anoop Kumar

    Dr. Anoop Kumar realized from a near death like experience in medical school that our healthcare system was deeply flawed and sought to provide a solution to bridge the science of consciousness with Western Medicine. Dr. Kumar is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician, holds a Masters in...

  24. Ep. 111 Pregnancy Loss, Grief, and Resilience with Jami Crist, Author of The Losses We Keep

    In this heartfelt episode of the Beautiful Grit, Gwen Dittmar welcomes Jami Crist, author of The Losses We Keep. Together, Gwen and Jami dive into the transformative power of group coaching for women, letting go of the old ways of operating as women in order to step into true alignment, pregnancy...

  25. Ep. 110 The Gene Keys with Dan Regan

    Dan Regan is a personal growth consultant, teacher, speaker and guide. His specializes in the inner work and shadows with his clients and as a Gene Keys Ambassador, Dan helps individuals unlock the wisdom within their genetic blueprint, fostering profound self-awareness, emotional healing, and...

  26. Ep. 109 Chronic Fatigue, Mold, Lyme and a Holistic Approach to Healing with Amy Southorn

    In this episode, Amy Southorn of Root Cause Healing, bridges the worlds of science and spirituality to shed light on chronic fatigue, mold toxicity, and Lyme disease. With a rich blend of evidence-based insights and intuitive wisdom, Amy shares her personal healing journey and offers guidance for...

  27. Ep. 108 Ancestral, Racial, Relationship Healing for Women with Heather Rebecca Wilson

    This week’s guest, Heather Rebecca Wilson, is a Trauma-informed Leadership Mentor, astro-ancestral healing guide, Embodied Empowerment Coach, Speaker, and Intuitive Empath. Inspired by her own lived experience and ancestral healing journey to dismantle internalized oppression, she empowers...

  28. Ep. 107 The Mother Wound and Abundance with Alyse Bacine

    Alyse Bacine, founder of Alyse Breathes, specializes in dissolving childhood relational and ancestral trauma, helping you discover your deeper purpose, and guiding you to build a successful business or life that aligns with your soul's calling. Alyse combines decades of experience in the mental...

  29. Ep. 106 A Holistic Fertility Approach for Men and Women with WeNatal

    Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim of WeNatal dive into how their personal experiences with loss and fertility struggles led them to redefine prenatal care with a holistic, partnership-focused approach. In this episode, the WeNatal co-founders emphasize the importance of preparing both men and women...

  30. Ep. 105 The Impact of Trauma on Your Perimenopause Journey with Sarah Shealy

    Sarah Shealy, a seasoned nurse, midwife and menopause expert, shares why she left the path of medical school for midwifery. and now a menopausal expert. From perimenopause to post-menopause, Sarah offers a virtual practice, speaking, practical advice, expert insights, and compassionate support…

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  31. Ep. 104 Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Detection with Jasmine Khorsandi of Sonobreasts and the Truth About Mammograms

    Jasmine Khorsandi, the founder of Sonobreast, is this week’s guest on the Beautiful Grit Podcast. Jasmine is here to discuss a revolutionary approach to breast cancer detection and the limitations of traditional mammograms. Sonobreast focuses on automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), a technology...

  32. Ep. 103 The Physical and Metaphysical in Perimenopause with Emily Sadri, NP

    In this week's episode, we hear from Emily Sadri, NP, a seasoned midwife who had four children and then transitioned into a nurse practitioner after completing her degree, to focus on the care of perimenopausal women. Emily shares how her years of experience in midwifery provided her with a…

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  33. Ep. 102 The Impact of Perimenopause and How We Can Rise with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

    In this enlightening episode, with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg- Lenz, Board Certified OB GYN + Integrative Medicine Practitioner, author and creator of Menopause Bootcamp joins us for this next season on women’s health. Dr. Suzanne shares her expertise and her own personal experience of moving through...

  34. Ep. 101: Immunity and Lymphatic Massage with Lisa Levitt Gainsley

    Lisa Gainsley is a celebrity coveted Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, Author, Educator, Speaker and Podcast Host. Lisa has worked with people with every condition under the sun including bloating, weight gain, inflammation, migraines, anxiety, cancer, lupus, lyme, digestion disorders and acne. The...

  35. Ep. 100 What is Quantum Biology with Meredith Oke of Quantum Biology Collective

    In today’s podcast episode, Meredith Oke shares about cutting edge research and science of light, biology and physics with tools on how to implement these findings in practical and doable ways in everyday life. Through the powerful message of her personal journey of feeling extreme, debilitating...

  36. Ep. 99 Conscious Birth and Why Healers Also Need Healers with Doula Lori Bregman

    Lori Bregman is a renowned doula, author, and wellness and empowerment coach. In this raw episode Lori shares about a series of mystical events, and her own rebirthing experience, that delivered her to the embodied profession of being a doula. Through shifting from massage therapist into a coach,...

  37. Ep. 98 Addiction to Perfectionism and Control and How to Find Freedom with Dr. Sam Harte

    This week's episode is with Dr. Sam Harte discussing addiction to perfectionism, control, alcohol, and how that shows up in our partnerships and marriages, and the relationship with ourselves. I am so excited to share this RAW and REAL podcast episode on a week that you might find family…

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  38. Ep. 97 Money, Spiritual Investing and Financial Freedom with Elizabeth Ralph

    This is a podcast episode you do not want to miss. Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who retired at the age of 39 in order to teach others how to reach financial freedom through non-traditional ways. Formerly a financial executive and energy trader…

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  39. Ep. 96 Why We Experience Repeating Patterns and How to Break the Cycle with Stephanie

    In this episode we are diving into a common challenge that many people face: repeating patterns in their lives and the frustration that comes with feeling stuck. We'll explore strategies and insights to help client Stephanie break free from these patterns and make meaningful changes in their…

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  40. Ep. 95 Embracing Change, Overcoming Fear in Career Transitions with Leslie

    In this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the life of Leslie, a corporate executive who is striving to find stability and alignment on their career path while overcoming the fears associated with making significant changes. Raised by a single mother and now a single mom themselves, this...

  41. Ep. 94 Clarity, Decision-Making, and Self-Trust with Rachel

    In this podcast episode, we follow Rachel's challenges and triumphs and path to gaining a deeper understanding of herself and finding the confidence to make life-altering decisions. The episode kicks off by introducing Rachel and her desire to attain clarity in her personal and professional life....

  42. Ep. 93 Hypnosis to Heal and Reinvent Yourself with Camilla Sacre-Dallerup

    As a former professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Camilla Sacre-Dallerup is the queen of reinvention. Now as a motivational speaker, hypnotherapist and mindful living coach,Camilla Sacre-Dallerup is the author of three books, Dream Believe Succeed, It’s Not You It’s Me, and…

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  43. Ep. 92 Mold, Lyme, EBV, Parasites, Heavy Metal, MCAS, PANDAS/PANS with Dr. Jill Crista

    Dr. Jill Crista is a Naturopathic Doctor, an acclaimed author of Break the Mold and Light in the Dark, and she specializes in neuro-inflammatory conditions such as mold, Lyme, EBV, Parasites, Heavy Metal Detox, MCAS, PANDAS/PANS, and brain injury. Not only does Dr. Jill bring scientific knowledge...

  44. Ep. 91 Somatic Medicine with Dr. G of Heal Thy Self Podcast

    Dr. Christian Gonzalez, aka Dr. G, completed his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. During his time there, he took interest in many fields of medicine, but it wasn’t until his mother passed of cancer that he decided to…

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  45. Ep. 90 How Tarot Cards Open Our Psychic Awareness and Simple Movements in Life with Kate Vanhorn

    Professional tarot reader, psychic, author and mentor, Kate Van Horn, is on the podcast this week. She tells the story about discovering tarot reading during the pandemic and the beautiful grit of writing her book. This leads to a discussion on the importance of being able to shift your business...

  46. Ep. 89 Re-Mineralizing and the Root Cause Protocol with Sena Maria

    Sena Maria is here to increase our capacity for resilience through micro-healing. As a Re-Mineralizer, Wellness Explorer, and Root Cause Protocol Consultant, she believes that minerals are the language of evolution and that the mineral realms are powerful allies to our collective returning to the...

  47. Ep. 88 The Divine Masculine Journey and Human Design with Samson Odusanya

    Samson Odusanya is a transformation guide and teacher who helps people feel alive. In the episode, Samson shares about his journey with the divine masculine and how that has impacted his marriage. He also shares about breathwork, spirituality, emotional awareness and resilience, and how Human...

  48. Ep. 87 Becoming a Sobriety Advocate and Holistic Recovery with Hilary Phelps

    Joining the podcast this week is speaker, coach, and retreat leader Hilary Phelps. She shares the grit of becoming sober 16 years ago and how that opened many new doors and experiences. She reveals what inspired her to openly talk about her journey and her holistic path to recovery. Hilary also...

  49. Ep. 86 From Seed to Harvest with Nicole Burke

    Author and founder of Gardenary, Nicole Burke joins the podcast this week. We dive into the beautiful grit of her discovering gardening as a hobby after becoming a mother of 4. She found a passion for it and created a business teaching others how to garden. Nicole also shares some of the personal...

  50. Ep. 85 Journey to Finding Plant Medicine with Sam Gibbs Morris

    Psychedelic guide and personal coach, Sam Gibbs Morris is our featured guest this week! In the episode, both he and Gwen share their personal experience with the 12-step program. He also talks about his plateau with the program, pivoting to plant medicine and what that entailed. Sam and Gwen...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

the Beautiful Grit Podcast is a space for exploring the many layers of the human experience and consciousness - physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. In the podcast, you'll hear conversations with innovative experts in health, wellness, fitness, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and spirituality. You'll also get to listen to real client sessions and how Gwen weaves somatic medicine, breathwork, human design, intuitive guidance, and practical coaching tools into her sessions. In the weekly podcast, Gwen also shares about the lunar insights, human design transits, breathwork, and coaching tools to navigate the beautiful grit of life. The podcast is hosted by Gwen Dittmar, a trauma-informed professional and life coach, quantum healer, teacher, and sober single mom of two. For more information visit www.gwendittmar.com or @gwendittmar on Instagram.

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