The Ellen Fisher Podcast

In this episode of The Ellen Fisher Podcast, I sit down with Kayde Mason and Katy Faust for a raw debate on IVF, surrogacy, and donor conception—are these modern paths to parenthood crossing ethical lines, or worth celebrating? Kayde Mason, a surrogate, 5x egg donor, and founder of Surrogate Support, shares her personal experience helping families have children, while Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, brings a powerful critique of the fertility industry through the lens of children’s rights.Is IVF and surrogacy a compassionate path to parenthood—or are there deeper ethical questions we’re avoiding? This conversation dives into the emotional, moral, and societal implications of creating life through modern fertility practices, asking whether everything that’s possible should be pursued—and if true common ground can exist in such a deeply divided space.Sponsors:Ra Optics enter the code ELLENFISHER for 10% off your order or use my linkAnima Mundi Herbals: Enter the code ELLEN for 15% off your first Anima Mundi Herbals orderCozy Earth: enter the code ELLEN for up to 20% off your order at Cozy EarthBrave Books: Get 20% off the Book Club — and enjoy FREE full access to BRAVE+ with your subscriptionThank you to our sponsors for today’s episode!WHERE TO FIND KAYDE MASONinstagramlinktreeWHERE TO FIND KATY FAUST:WebsiteinstagramThem Before Us websiteWHERE TO FIND ME Get ⁠The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course⁠Get my ⁠Recipe ebooks⁠My ⁠instagram⁠Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠Musicbed

In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Benjamin Nolot, who is the founder and CEO of Exodus Cry, a non profit fighting to end trafficking and sexual exploitation. We discuss the rapidly changing world of commercial sexual exploitation and the rise of platforms like OnlyFans, the emergence of AI-generated pornography, and how these technologies are reshaping cultural attitudes toward sex, intimacy, and human dignity. Benjamin also shares insights from his latest documentary, Buying Her, which exposes the often-ignored demand side of the sex trade: the men who purchase sex.Together we unpack the deeper questions behind the headlines—how modern digital sex industries mask themselves as empowering, how pornography exposure is affecting society, and why the demand for commercial sex is the critical role in fueling exploitation and trafficking. It’s a sobering conversation about culture, responsibility, and what it means to protect the vulnerable in a rapidly evolving digital world.Sponsors:Ra Optics enter the code ELLENFISHER for 10% off your order or use my link Cozy Earth: enter the code ELLEN for up to 20% off your order at Cozy Earth Brave Books: Get 20% off the Book Club — and enjoy FREE full access to BRAVE+ with your subscriptionThank you to our sponsors for today’s episode!WHERE TO FIND BENJAMIN:Exodus Cry IGExodus Cry YouTubehttps://watch.exoduscry.comWHERE TO FIND ME Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth courseGet my Recipe ebooksMy instagramElevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed

In this episode, I sit down with debt elimination expert and The Ramsey Show co-host Jade Warshaw to unpack a truth most people never hear: your money problem isn’t about your income — it’s about your emotions. Jade shares her own journey from financial stress and overwhelm to becoming debt-free, and the rock-bottom moment that forced her to confront the beliefs and behaviors driving her spending. We talk about why making more money rarely fixes what’s actually broken, the biggest lie keeping families financially stuck, and why so many high-income earners are still drowning in debt.If you’ve ever felt ashamed, exhausted, or constantly behind — even while “doing all the right things” — this conversation will feel both confronting and freeing. Jade offers practical steps to get unstuck, insight for couples navigating saver-spender dynamics, and a powerful reframe on what “enough” really means. This episode isn’t just about budgeting — it’s about healing your relationship with money so you can finally build wealth with clarity and peace.Sponsors:Ra Optics enter the code ELLENFISHER for 10% off your order or use my linkBrave Books: Get 20% off the Book Club — and enjoy FREE full access to BRAVE+ with your subscriptionCozy Earth enter the code ELLEN for up to 20% off your order at Cozy EarthAnima Mundi Herbals: Enter the code ELLEN for 15% off your first Anima Mundi Herbals orderThank you to our sponsors for today’s episode!WHERE TO FIND JADEwebsiteInstagramBook✨ Discover More with Me ✨🙌🏼 Transform Your Birth Experience with ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course⁠⁠⁠⁠:📚 get my⁠⁠⁠⁠ recipe Ebooks:⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theellenfisherpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ellenfisher ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 LISTEN on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠:🎶 LISTEN on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠:Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Musicbed⁠⁠⁠⁠:

Enter the code ELLENFISHER for 10% off your Ra Optics order Get 20% off the Book Club — and enjoy FREE full access to BRAVE+ with your subscription Thank you to our sponsors for today’s episode!In this episode, conservative commentator Amir Odom, left-leaning political voice Mason, and I - sit down to debate one of the most polarized topics of our time: transgender identity and the cultural debate surrounding it.We explore foundational questions at the heart of today’s gender discourse: What is a woman? What is a man? Are sex and gender distinct — or inseparable?Is the current debate truly about trans rights, or is it about how society defines truth, language, and reality itself? From women’s sports and gendered spaces to education, youth identity, pronouns, and free speech, this conversation dives into the tensions between personal identity, biological definitions, civil rights, and societal impact.Are expanding gender categories creating more freedom — or more confusion? Can trans rights and women’s rights coexist without conflict? This episode does not aim to inflame — but to examine. It’s an attempt to model what honest, challenging dialogue can look like in a time with so much division. Whether you agree with Amir, Mason, or myself, this is an opportunity to hear different perspectives wrestle with truth, dignity, policy, and compassion in real time.WHERE TO FIND AMIR:YouTubeInstagramWHERE TO FIND MASON:InstagramX✨ Discover More with Me ✨🙌🏼 Transform Your Birth Experience with ⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course⁠⁠⁠:📚 get my⁠⁠⁠ recipe Ebooks:⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@theellenfisherpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ellenfisher ⁠⁠⁠🎧 LISTEN on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠:🎶 LISTEN on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠:Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠⁠⁠Musicbed⁠⁠⁠:

Registration for Kim Anami’s signature Salon, Vaginal Kung Fu, is open NOW through Feb 5th! Are you ready to have the most mind-blowing sex of your life? In this episode of The Ellen Fisher Podcast, world-renowned sex therapist Kim Anami shares the secrets to transforming your relationship, reigniting passion, and experiencing intimacy at a level most people don’t even realize exists. From sexual energy and polarity to practical tools that reconnect couples in and out of the bedroom, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about desire and connection.Kim reveals why so many people settle for lackluster sex, the #1 sign your sexual is falling short, and exactly what you can do to bring the spark, excitement, and intimacy back into your life — starting now. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your sex life, or wondered how to create deeper connection and pleasure with your partner, this episode is your roadmap to the most passionate, fulfilling love life you’ve ever imagined.WHERE TO FIND KIMwebsiteInstagramSPONSORSRa Optics: Enter the code ELLENFISHER for 10% off your Ra Optics order OSEA: Enter the code ELLEN2026 for 10% off your OSEA purchase ✨ Discover More with Me ✨🙌🏼 Transform Your Birth Experience with ⁠⁠The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course⁠⁠:📚 get my⁠⁠ recipe Ebooks:⁠⁠Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theellenfisherpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ellenfisher ⁠⁠🎧 LISTEN on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠:🎶 LISTEN on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠:Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠⁠Musicbed⁠⁠:

Enter the code ELLENFISHER for 10% off your Ra Optics order  https://raoptics.com/ELLENFISHEREnter the code ELLEN for 15% off your first Anima Mundi Herbals order: https://glnk.io/2orpr/ellenThank you to our sponsors for today’s episode!I’m joined by Filmmaker Kam Waters and Carnivore Ray for this compelling debate of one of the most emotionally charged topics of our time. Together we explore the ethical, spiritual, and biological questions behind how we eat. We examine animal suffering, human health, moral responsibility, and whether it’s possible to honor animal life and eat them.Kameron Waters is the filmmaker behind Christspiracy, now re-released as WWJD, streaming free at https://wwjdfilm.com. The question What Would Jesus Do? launched a 16-year journey into Scripture, away from animal exploitation and consumption, and toward the liberation of animals and a lived vision of the Kingdom of Heaven—marked by thriving physical, mental, and spiritual health, with evidence to support it.Carnivore Ray (Ray Hicks) shares his personal journey of adopting a carnivore diet after years of struggling with depression and physical health challenges. Through eating primarily meat, eggs, and fish, Ray experienced dramatic improvements that reshaped his views on nutrition, ethics, and human biology. His story has inspired an online community and the carnivore diet has fueled widespread debate about whether animal-based diets can align with compassion, faith, and ethical responsibilityWHERE TO FIND RAY:InstagramYouTubeWHERE TO FIND KAM:WWJD film: https://wwjdfilm.comWWJD Film InstagramPersonal instagram✨ Discover More with Me ✨🙌🏼 Transform Your Birth Experience with ⁠The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course⁠:📚 get my⁠ recipe Ebooks:⁠Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠@theellenfisherpodcast ⁠⁠@ellenfisher ⁠🎧 LISTEN on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠:🎶 LISTEN on ⁠Spotify⁠:Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠Musicbed⁠:

Inspiring and practical, Alison Armstrong's exploration of partnership -- with oneself and the opposite sex -- has brought humor and relief to millions. Whether you're struggling with romantic connections, raising a family, partnering with co-workers, or taking a relationship from good-to-great, this candid conversation with me AND my husband, Andrew, is sure to illuminate, entertain, and even, transform. WANT MORE ALISON? Here are some great places to begin! STARTING FROM THE BEGINNING ~ and looking for a potent introduction?Interact with her LIVE through Your Queen's Code Journey (weekly January 29 - March 12) ~ you can even sign up by January 30 to get a BONUS!– NEW: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/qc-audiobook.html?ctid=C2C13A2B622Craving ENHANCED Understanding of the Opposite Sex ~ and Yourself?Participate in Alison’s Understanding Level and Extraordinary level Curriculum, where she spends up to 10 hours per month in Live Interaction conference calls responding to student questions and challenges. Until February 4, you can even take UP TO $100 OFF during the Online Curriculum Sale- Learn more: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/curriculum/getstarted.html?ctid=C28D4A2B622SEEKING INTENSE TRANSFORMATION?Alison provides an immersive experience in Smart Singles — with 2 participation options to choose from — to build a conscious approach to romance, with zero “dating” required. Find out which might be just the right Rx for you, and save up to $250 OFF until February 4th  https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/curriculum/ssi/?ctid=C2C07AB622WHERE ELSE TO FIND ALISON's TEACHINGS website: https://www.alisonarmstrong.comHer InstagramSPONSORSIndigo Luna: Use my link for 10% your Indigo Luna orderRa Optics enter the code ELLENFISHER for 10% off your order or use my link OSEA: Enter the code ELLEN2026 for 10% off your OSEA purchase Brave Books: Get 20% off the Book Club — and enjoy FREE full access to BRAVE+ with your subscription ✨ Discover More with Me ✨🙌🏼 Transform Your Birth Experience with The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course:📚 get my recipe Ebooks:Connect with me on Instagram: @theellenfisherpodcast @ellenfisher 🎧 LISTEN on Apple Podcast:🎶 LISTEN on Spotify:Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed:

Get $200 off Toothpillow + a FREE consultation with my code ELLENIn this jaw dropping episode - no pun intended! - I’m joined by Dr. Kalli Hale, airway dentist and founder of Toothpillow, to unpack the quiet but widespread crisis affecting children’s health today: improper breathing and airway development. We explore why so many kids are struggling with sleep, jaw development, and overall health, how poor airway health in childhood can ripple into adulthood, and why traditional orthodontics often misses the root cause.Dr. Hale breaks down the difference between standard braces and airway-focused dentistry, the lifestyle and environmental factors shaping children’s breathing (from diet and allergens to tongue posture and sleep), and what parents can do now to support healthy development. We also talk about expanders, common breathing “band-aids,” whether adults can still improve their airway later in life, and why early intervention can make a profound difference in a child’s long-term health.SPONSORS:Ra Optics Holiday deal is here! Get 15% off your 1st pair and 20% your 2nd pair + FREE 2 day shipping with my link (US orders / now through 12/26)Brave Books: Get 20% off the Book Club — and enjoy FREE full access to BRAVE+ with your subscriptionNatuary: enter the code ELLEN for 10% off (Discount is for all products except the oxyboost - which is not discounted.)WHERE TO FIND DR. KALLIToothpillowToothpillow InstagramDr. Kalli Instagram✨ Discover More with Me:👶 Transform Your Birth Experience with The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course📚 get my recipe Ebooks📲 Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theellenfisherpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ellenfisher ⁠⁠🎧⁠⁠ LISTEN on Apple Podcast⁠⁠🎶 ⁠⁠LISTEN on Spotify⁠⁠Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠⁠Musicbed

In this episode, my husband Andrew joins me for an honest and vulnerable conversation about marriage, parenting, our differences, and what keeps us genuinely connected after years of growing, changing, and raising a big family together. We talk about the topics couples are usually too embarrassed to say out loud—roommate phases, communication mismatches, money differences, intimacy with kids in the house, and what it really takes to stay attracted to each other through every season of life.We also answer your most-asked questions from Instagram: how we handle conflict around the kids, how Andrew supported me through my births, what we do to keep polarity alive, how to get couple time with a full house, the personal growth we’re proud of, and what we picture for life after the children are grown. It’s honest, practical, and deeply human—our real marriage, not the highlight reel.SPONSORS:⁠OSEA⁠: Enter the code ELLENHOLIDAY10 to get 10% off that discount stacks on top of their two step routine!#oseapartner ⁠The Empowered Birth Course⁠: Get $50 off my course with the code ELLENPODCAST ✨ Discover More with Me:👶 Transform Your Birth Experience:⁠https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen⁠📚 get my recipe Ebooks:⁠https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks⁠📲 Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠@theellenfisherpodcast ⁠⁠@ellenfisher ⁠🎧⁠ LISTEN on Apple Podcast⁠🎶 ⁠LISTEN on Spotify⁠Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠Musicbed

In this eye-opening conversation, relationship expert Laura Doyle, author of The Empowered Wife, reveals the six intimacy skills that have helped thousands of women revive passion, rebuild connection, and turn struggling marriages into joyful, affectionate partnerships. Whether you feel unheard, exhausted from doing everything, or stuck in a cycle of fighting and resentment, this episode will show you why your marriage may not be as “broken” as it feels—and how small shifts in your own energy can create dramatic transformation.Together we explore why so many relationship “fixes” backfire, what makes a woman irresistible to her husband, how to stop fighting without losing your voice, and why a marriage can change even if only one person is willing to try. Laura breaks down what happens when women accidentally take on the masculine role, the daily practices that restore feminine softness, how to reconnect when kids drain your capacity, and the surprising success stories from couples who seemed beyond repair. If you want more intimacy, more affection, and a marriage that feels magical again—this episode is your roadmap.SPONSORS:OSEA: Enter the code ELLENPODCAST to get 10% off that discount stacks on top of their two step routine!#oseapartner The Empowered Birth Course: Get $50 off my course with the code ELLENPODCAST WHERE TO FIND LAURA DOYLE:websiteinstagramyoutubepodcast✨ Discover More with Me:👶 Transform Your Birth Experience:https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen📚 get my recipe Ebooks:https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks📲 Connect with me on Instagram: @theellenfisherpodcast @ellenfisher 🎧 LISTEN on Apple Podcast🎶 LISTEN on SpotifyElevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed

A Christian and an atheist sit down for an open, honest talk about God, morality, and the meaning of life, and you will be blwon away by what unfolds.In this episode, Cade, a former Catholic turned Igtheist, and Elijah, a passionate Jesus-following Christian who loves bible literacy & theology, join me for a compelling conversation about everything from the origins of the universe to the questions of Heaven and Hell.Together, they dive into some of life’s biggest questions:What gives humans value and purpose?Does God exist?Where do morals come from? Can faith and reason coexist?—and explore how two very different worldviews try to make sense of it all.A powerful faith and reason conversation that’s both respectful, hilarious, and thought-provoking.🎧 Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments: What do you believe—and why?SPONSORAnima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN for 15% off your first orderWHERE TO FIND CADE⁠Youtube⁠⁠Instagram⁠WHERE TO FIND ELIJAH⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠✨ Discover More with Me:👶 Transform Your Birth Experience with ⁠⁠The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course⁠⁠📚 get my ⁠⁠recipe Ebooks⁠⁠📲 Connect with me on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theellenfisherpodcast⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@ellenfisher ⁠⁠Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from ⁠⁠Musicbed

I can’t believe season 3 is finally here!! And for the first episode I have two incredible guests debating the rise of the Dual Income No Kids Lifestyle and why so many women are opting out of motherhood. Is the choice to be child-free just a matter of individual freedom — or does this message also have a larger societal impact?In this episode, Lila Rose, a Catholic mother and founder of Live Action, the largest pro-life organization in the world, and Erika Abdelatif, co-host of The Dinky Podcast and advocate for the DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) lifestyle, debate choosing motherhood vs the DINK lifestyle. Together they tackle one of today’s most personal and polarizing questions: Is motherhood is ideal for most woman? We discuss the modern crossroads between motherhood and the choice to remain child-free — exploring how culture and cost of living shape those decisions, and whether it’s changing our sense of purpose. From biological instincts and cultural pressures to career ambitions, the sexual revolution, and the fear of future regret, this raw conversation dives deep on how that decision is shaping our happiness, purpose, and broader society.I hope you love today’s episode. Thank you Lila and Erika for braving this topic with one another. #motherhood #childfree #LilaRose #DINK #debate #feminism #ErikaAbdelatifSPONSORS:Natuary: enter the code ELLEN for 10% off https://natuary.com/discount/ellen (Discount is for all products except the oxyboost - which is not discounted.)Anima Mundi: enter the code ELLEN for 15% off your first order at Anima Mundi Herbals https://glnk.io/kmxj3/ellenfisherThe Empowered Birth Course: Get $50 off my course with the code ELLENPODCAST at https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellenWHERE TO FIND ERIKAInstagramThe Dinky PodcastThe Dinky Podcast on Spotify WHERE TO FIND LILAInstagram YouTube ChannelWebsite / Link Tree (for podcast, resources, etc.)✨ Discover More with Me:👶 Transform Your Birth Experience with The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course📚 get my recipe Ebooks📲 Connect with me on Instagram: @theellenfisherpodcast and @ellenfisher Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed

Bronte Remsik and Isabel Brown join me for thought-provoking discussion on feminism's place in modern society. Bronte, a family medicine resident with a significant TikTok following, brings her passionate perspective on social justice and women's rights to the conversation. Isabel Brown, host of The Isabel Brown Show and conservative voice who has worked with Turning Point USA, offers a different view. As an author of "The End of the Alphabet: How Gen Z Can Save America," she shares insights on faith, dating, and politics through a conservative lens. In an era of increasing discourse around women's rights and equality, these two influential voices tackle the challenging questions. Are we fighting an unnecessary battle, or is the current wave of feminism essential for true equality and women's happiness? SPONSORS: Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen Indigo Luna:get 10% off with my link https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR Cymbiotika: enter code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order https://cymbiotika.com/ellen WHERE TO FIND BRONTE REMSIK TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bronteremsik Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Bronteremsik WHERE TO FIND ISABEL BROWN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisabelbrown/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theisabelbrown Podcast: The Isabel Brown Show WHERE TO FIND ME Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

I'm joined by two remarkable experts in the financial wellness space: Jade Warshaw and Brad Lea. Jade is a financial coach, co-host of The Dave Ramsey Show, and author of the national bestseller 'Money Is Not a Math Problem.' Her powerful personal journey of paying off $460,000 in debt has transformed into a mission of helping others achieve financial freedom. Brad Lea is a dynamic entrepreneur, philanthropist, and host of 'Dropping Bombs' podcast. As CEO of Lightspeed VT, Brad has turned his own life lessons into a powerful mission: connecting those who have knowledge with those who need it. In this conversation, we dive deep into financial transformation and the tools you need to take control of your financial future. You'll walk away from this episode equipped with practical wisdom and inspired to take meaningful steps toward your own financial wellness journey. SPONSORS: Shop for Black Friday with OSEA, and get an additional 10% OFF with the code ELLENF10 Get 20% off Cymbiotika + free shipping with code ELLEN Get over 60% off your Superhuman membership WHERE TO FIND JADE WARSHAW Instagram Website Book: "Money’s Not a Math Problem” WHERE TO FIND BRAD LEA Instagram Website Podcast: Dropping Bombs Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course My ebooks My instagram Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed

Two Passionate experts debate nutrition. Simon Hill is a physiotherapist and nutrition scientist, and host of The Proof Podcast, with a best selling book The Proof is in the Plants. With a masters degree in nutrition, he has a healthy obsession with nutritional science. He began his career interested in the physiology and anatomy related to optimal athletic performance. Then, encouraged by his Dad’s heart attack, he turned his attention to nutrition’s role in preventing disease and optimizing health. Dr Robert Kiltz is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most innovative fertility practices in the country, and a thought leader in the keto carnivore movement. Dr. Kiltz believes that an animal-based diet dramatically improves mental clarity, fertility, and health Robert and Simon have very different perspectives on the hierarchy of evidence. Will they be able to see eye to eye on anything? SPONSORS: Cymbiotika: Enter code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order OSEA: EARLY BLACK FRIDAY IS COMING on 11/22. Shop and earn up to 4 free gifts with a purchase of $125+ during OSEA’s early black friday offer from 11/22 -11/25. Use my code for an additional 10% off starting 11/22. Sayu: get 15% off with code ELLEN Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 WHERE TO FIND DR KILTZ website Instagram YouTube WHERE TO FIND SIMON website The Proof Podcast Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course My ebooks My instagram Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed

Mattie Jo Cowsert joins me today discussing purity culture, abstinence, hookup culture, and sexual freedom. Maddie Jo is an actor, shameless oversharer, and author of her new book, God, Sex, and Rich People, A Recovering Evangelical Testimony. Is purity culture toxic? Are there benefits to waiting until marriage for sex? WHERE TO FIND Mattie Jo CowsertInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattiejocowsertWebsite: https://www.mattiejocowsert.com/bookSPONSORSSayu: Get 15% off with code ELLEN  ⁠https://sayu.earth⁠Anima Mundi: Get 20% off with code ELLENFISHER20 when you shop https://glnk.io/106o3/ellenOSEA: get 10% off with the code LOVE10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHERCymbiotika: Feel more energized, alert, and balanced with high-quality supplements that work. Head over to Cymbiotika.com/Ellen and use code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order. Ellen’s Resources for purity culture debateUniversity of lowa Health Care: “Women who began haying sex as teens are more likely to divorce, study finds," https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110615091059.htmRe-Examining the Link Between Premarital Sex and Divorcehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10989935/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20also%20have%20demonstrated,understood%20in%20terms%20of%20causality.The greatest predictor of extra marital sex, affairs, is premarital sex. The data shows when you have premarital sex you are more likely to cheat on future partners and future spouseDavid buss, The Evolution of DesireNCBI: Children of divorce are more likely to be develop mental health issues, be abused, incarcerated, abuse drugs and alcohol"The impact of family structure on the health of children: Effects of divorce," https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4240051/#:~:text=of%20emotional%20distress-,1.,(Bramlett%20and%20Radel%202014).Guttmacher institute: Odds of spousal infidelity are influenced by social and demographic factorshttps://www.guttmacher.org/journals/psrh/2000/05/odds-spousal-infidelity-are-influenced-social-and-demographic-factorsInstitute for family studies: The road to infidelity passes through multiple sexual partners. Does sexual history affect marital happiness?https://ifstudies.org/blog/does-sexual-history-affect-marital-happiness#:~:text=In%20an%20IFS%20blog%20post,marital%20stability%20was%20less%20clear.Cohabitation before marriage increasing likelihood of divorce: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2904561/#:~:text=The%20cohabitation%20effect%20is%20reflected,%2C%20&%20Waite%2C%201995)andhttps://ifstudies.org/blog/premarital-cohabitation-is-still-associated-with-greater-odds-of-divorce#:~:text=Hence%2C%20inertia%20is%20another%20possibility,found%20by%20Rosenfeld%20and%20Roesler.&text=Other%20Possibilities.,%2C%20including%20Teachman%20(2003).WHERE TO FIND ME Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellenGet my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooksMy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpodElevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Feel more energized, alert, and balanced with high-quality supplements that work. Head over to ⁠https://cymbiotika.com/ELLEN and use code ELLEN for 20% off + free shipping on your subscription order. I’m joined in this episode by Chervin Jafariah, Host of “Wake The Fake Up” podcast and a life-long seeker of knowledge and truth. He is a pioneering force in advanced wellness, blending cutting-edge approaches from Functional Medicine, Epigenetics, and Orthomolecular medicine at Cymbiotika. In this episode, we’re talking about transforming how we show up in the world for the better, so we can in turn better love others AND nurture our children so they are set up towards THEIR highest potential.  Chervin is a fascinating and passionate individual that I’m excited for you to hear from. You’ll walk away from this episode ready to take a big plunge in your own life towards new heights.  WHERE TO FIND CHERVIN JAFARIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chervin333/  Website: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com/  Wake The Fake Up Podcast: https://www.chervinjafarieh.com/wake-the-fake-up  SPONSORS PregZen: Get 20% off using the code ELLEN20 https://www.pregzen.com OSEA: get 10% off with the code LOVE10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER Catori Life: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER https://www.catorilife.com/discount/ELLEN WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

In the last pro life vs pro choice debate I hosted, we covered the ethics of abortion. This episode I brought on two medical professionals to evaluate the medical necessity or lack of, for abortion. Lynn Wolf is pro choice mother of three who is a dual-certified Nurse Midwife and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s mental health. As a midwife, she has practiced both in hospital and in birth center/home birth settings. Before completing her masters and postmasters education, Lynn was a labor and delivery nurse at a large teaching hospital. Dr Monique Ruberu is a pro life board certified OBGYN who owns and operates a private holistic GYN and fertility practice. She is a convinced Catholic, mother of 5 with two in heaven and a passionate pro life advocate and public speaker. In this conversation we get down to the most important questions that help us, as the listeners, to understand what exactly an abortion is and what it isn’t, if abortion bans will prevent women from getting the care they need, when or if abortion is ever medically necessary, and the dialogue around tacking a challenging circumstance and diagnosis. WHERE TO FIND DR MONIQUE RUBERU  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.monique.ruberu Website: https://www.naturalwomenshealth.com/ WHERE TO FIND LYNN WOLF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwifingthemind Lynn's women’s mental health services: https://womensmentalhealthspecialist.com (seeing patients in VA, TN, FL, KY and OR) SPONSORS: Superhuman: Get 60% off + Free Trial https://www.activations.com/ellen PregZen: Get 20% off using the code ELLEN20 https://www.pregzen.com Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Mimi Bouchard is a Science-Backed Manifestation Expert and thought leader in the self improvement + wellness space. Today she shares her transformation journey and inspires us with actionable steps towards our future selves. She’s helped thousands transform their lives through her obtainable, and pragmatic approach to personal development and she is the founder of the groundbreaking activations app called Superhuman. We cover top keys to unlocking your dream life, how to create your wealthiest, happiest, and healthiest life, manifestation hacks, and future self-frequency energy. Start your journey to finally become the version of you that you’ve always dreamt of being.  WHERE TO FIND MIMI BOUCHARD Website: https://www.activations.com Special 2 Week Trial only for my listeners! - Download the Superhuman App today: https://www.activations.com/ellen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimibouchard SPONSORS: Catori Life: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER https://www.catorilife.com/discount/ELLEN Pique tea: Get 15% off +Starter Kit OSEA: Get 10% off with the code FISHER_10 WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Have you asked yourself, what is the purpose of education? Is the education system failing our youth? Or are homeschooling parents unqualified to teach?  Whether you're a parent weighing your options, an educator seeking to understand different educational paradigms, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of education, this debate is for you.  Today, we hear from two thoughtful educators with opposing views on whether home educating or public schooling is better for children.  T. Jameson Brewer, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Social Foundations of Education in the Teacher Education Department at the University of North Georgia. His teaching experience spans from the middle school, high school, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels.   Matt Beaudreau has been a public and private school teacher, administrator, and is also a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach to organizations around the world. - spanning clients from from Wells Fargo and Honeywell, to American Eagle and the United States Air Force. He’s a two-time featured TEDx speaker and was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University.  WHERE TO FIND T. JAMESON BREWER: Website: https://tjamesonbrewer.com/ WHERE TO FIND MATT BEAUDREAU: Website: https://apogeestrong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/?hl=en SPONSORS: Pique tea: Get 15% off + free frother Cozy Earth - Get up to 40% off using code COZYELLEN Cymbiotika: Get 20% off + free shipping with code ELLEN ACT+ACRE: Get 20% off with code ELLEN20 WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Suzanne Venker is a relationship coach and author of five books on the ways in which our culture undermines marriage and family. Her newest is called "How to Build a Better Life: A New Roadmap for Women Who Want to Prioritize Love and Family." She has spent more than twenty years exposing what she considers to be lies women have been fed about men, marriage, work and motherhood that undermine women’s ability to be successful in life and in love. She helps women make peace with men and marriage—and free them from cultural narratives that undermine this goal. I’ve invited Suzanne to join me today because I am right here in this phase of life she’s talking about. I wanted to unpack this with her for myself, and also to see if this resonates with any other mothers listening who work - maybe who love their work - or maybe they’re just trying to help bring more income for the family with a side hustle - but at the end of the day you feel an inner struggle and want to be with your kids more and not miss their childhood that goes by so fast. WHERE TO FIND SUZANNE: Website: https://www.suzannevenker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannevenkerauthor/ SPONSORS: OSEA: Get 20% on their limited offer bundle + 10% off using the code FISHER_10 Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off using code ELLENFISHER20 PregZen: Get 20% off using the code ELLEN20 Catori LIfe: Get 20% off using the code ELLEN WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Arden Young, is an undercover investigative journalist from Sound Investigations. Her undercover work exposes PornHub executives admitting that they knowingly profit off of the sexual exploitation of minors AND that they knowingly allow content of rape and sexual abuse content on their site because of an ID loophole. Benjamin Nolot is the CEO and founder of Exodus Cry, a non profit that fights sex trafficking, and all forms of commercial sexual exploitation. He is committed to shifting cultural mindsets and laws that protect children from porn exposure and abolishes commercial sexual exploitation. He has been a featured speaker at the United Nations and is an award-winning filmmaker. Benjamin’s book Raised on Porn is a must read. In this conversation they expose the heart of today’s destructive porn industry, the human trafficking and sexual abuse content inevitably intertwined within it, and how porn is currently shaping an entire generation of young people. We cover the addictive nature of porn and how it is affecting our relationships in real life, what’s different about porn today versus when our grandparents were young, how children younger and younger are first getting access to porn, why PornHub execs should be in prison, and so much more. This was an INTENSE episode, and I hope you choose to listen to this important conversation for the overall NEED of awareness in this dire situation. **DISCLAIMER: please consider your mental state before consuming, as we talk about graphic and abusive content related to the porn industry.** WHERE TO FIND ARDEN Website: https://soundinvestigations.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arden_young_ WHERE TO FIND BENJAMIN Website: https://www.exoduscry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjinolot The Exodus Cry Podcast: https://www.exoduscry.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: OPEN APP: Get 30 DAYS FREE at https://www.withopen.com/ellen Pique: Get 15% off + free frother at https://piquelife.com/ellenf  OSEA: enter the code  FISHER_10 for 10% off your order: https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: https://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Kam Waters, co-creator of the documentary film soon to be released, Christspiracy, sits down with Tony Jones from The Reverend Hunter Podcast to debate if Jesus was actually a vegan. The Film “Christspiracy” documents Kam’s personal quest, as a lover of Christ, across the globe to answer the question “is there a spiritual way to kill an animal?” interviewing theologians, archeologists, Christian farmers and more. Kam grew up in the Bible Belt, was born and raised in the Christian church, and began questioning his traditions’ position on animal ethics when he realized there was more to the story than he had been told. Tony Jones is a writer, theologian, outdoorsman, and passionate hunter who believes the lack of people currently killing and butchering their own animals for food “is one of the most primal aspects of religion that has been lost.” He’s written many books including his latest “The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors.” He teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and lives in Minnesota with his wife, kids, and dog. Both of these men are passionate about their cause.  Kam and the Christspiracy team are shaking up the common narrative, but Tony comes in sharing where he thinks they go wrong. Did God put animals on this earth for us to eat and use how we see fit? What does “dominion over the animals” really mean? And what does it mean on a broader scale if Jesus really did advocate for compassion for animals? Or is eating animals without boundaries, a God - given right that is good? WHERE TO FIND TONY Website: https://reverendhunter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereverendhunter The God of Wild Places book: https://amzn.to/3OPHs57 WHERE TO FIND KAM Christspiracy: https://www.christspiracy.com/Christspiracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christspiracy Kam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kameronwaters/ SPONSORS: Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen Cozy Earth: Enter COZYELLEN for 30% off your order https://cozyearth.com/ellenfisher OSEA: enter the code  ELLEN_10 for 10% off your order https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Alison Armstrong is a brilliant educator and author offering simple, partnership-based, solutions to improve our communication and intimacy by honoring ourselves and others. You might be in love with men, or frustrated by them - or both. In this conversation you’ll learn the core desires of both men and women and get an intimate look inside our hearts and minds to better understand ourselves and each other.  Discover a treasure chest of esoteric knowledge and unravel the mysteries of men's behavior by listening to her audiobook, The Queen’s Code, + get 6 exclusive Live Webinar Sessions with Alison here: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/products/qc-audiobook.html?ctid=C28EDA2B622 I’ll be taking The Essentials course soon, which includes LUX: Liberation. Understanding. Xtraordinary Relationships, Understand Men, and Understanding Women. Join me here!  https://www.alisonarmstrong.com/curriculum/getstarted.html?ctid=C28D4A2B622 WHERE TO FIND ALISON Website: https://www.alisonarmstrong.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealisonarmstrong/ Why Criticism Never Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLXSylxAldc SPONSORS: Act+Acre: get 20% off your order with the code ELLEN20 https://actandacre.com/ Indigo Luna:get 10% off with the code ELLENLOVE  https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR Open: get 30 days free here:  https://withopen.com/ELLEN OSEA: get 10% off with the code ELLEN_10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/ LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpodElevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Two thoughtful advocates come together with very opposing views on the very hot and controversial topic of gender transition for children and if they should legally be allowed to medically transition under the care of their parents and physician. Desmond Fambrini is a public and private school teacher who is a learning specialist with a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University. He began his journey in education after graduating from Dartmouth College, where he double-majored in Government and Gender Studies, focusing on Education Policy and Gender and Adolescence.  Allie Beth Stuckey is the host of the popular conservative Christian podcast “Relatable.”  She’s a wife, mom, commentator, speaker, and author of “You’re not enough and that’s ok” who’s passionate about helping women build their worldview upon the Bible. You will be pleasantly surprised how beautiful this conversation is on such a contentious topic between two respectful and kind individuals. WHERE TO FIND Allie Website: https://alliebethstuckey.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ WHERE TO FIND DESMOND: Desi.fans: https://desi.fans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desmondfambrini/ SPONSORS: Catori Life: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER https://www.catorilife.com/discount/ELLEN PregZen: get 20% off with the code ELLEN20 https://www.pregzen.com/ Cozy Earth: Enter ELLEN35 for 35% off your order https://cozyearth.com/ellenfisher Anima Mundi Herbals: Get 20% off with my code ELLENFISHER20 https://glnk.io/106o3/ellen WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/  LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

Today, we delve into the heart of parenting exploring two diverse parenting philosophies amidst what can be a contentious and emotional topic. With so much confusion on the best way to raise our children well, I brought together two passionate and expert voices in the parenting sphere to help clear the mud. Dr. Laura Markham is a clinical psychologist, mother, and advocate for Peaceful Parenting who inspires parents with practical information to choose connection and coaching over punishment and control. Abbie from “M is for Mama,” is a wife, mother of ten, and Bible-believing Christian, with 10 years of experience teaching high school Spanish, English, and ESL, who encourages parents to embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise their children with love and wisdom. Together, we'll explore the nuances, challenges, and joys of parenting through differing lenses, aiming to find common ground and understanding of one another.  Check out their books: Dr. Laura Markham: “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” and “Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings.” Abbie Halberstadt: “M is for Mama” and “Hard is not the same thing as Bad”  WHERE TO FIND ABBIE Website:https://misformama.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama/ WHERE TO FIND LAURA Website: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacefulparenthappykids/ SPONSORS: OSEA: get 10% off with the code ELLEN_10 https://oseamalibu.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=062024_EVG_ELLENFISHER Open: get 30 days free here:  https://withopen.com/ELLEN Act+Acre: get 20% off your order with the code ELLEN20 https://actandacre.com/ Indigo Luna:get 10% off with the code ELLENLOVE  https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR WHERE TO FIND ME  Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth course: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen Get my ebooks: https://www.ellenfisher.com/ebooks My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenfisher/  LISTEN to these episodes on Apple Podcast or Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/ellenfisherpod Elevate your videos with record-label quality music from Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/ellenfisher

What an incredible first season of this podcast. I am grateful for all of you who have been joining along for this ride. Links to all these episodes and social media accounts to the guests in the episode are in the show notes. Stay tuned for next season, I cannot wait for what’s in store. CoPilot: Click my CoPilot link https://go.mycopilot.com/ELLENFISHER to get 14 days free with your own personal trainer! Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher OSEA: get 10% off your order with code ELLENGIFT10 https://oseamalibu.com/collections/skincare-sets-1?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=102023_HolidayGift_ELLENGIFT10 Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today's episode GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Dominique Thompson Brenda Davis Lila Rose Matt Beaudreau Alicia silverstone Dr. Laura Markham Heather McKean Africa Brooke Sophia Esperanza Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Fully Raw Kristina Johny Cash Amelia Whelan Zuby Simon Hill WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠Birth Course⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Recipe ebooks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Watch the Podcast⁠

Nicholas Carter, an ecologist and environmental researcher, examines our food system and its impact on the environment. Our food choices greatly impact the planet, and the more we can make informed choices the easier it will be to shift towards sustainable ways to live and thrive with our ecosystem, not against it. We cover: problems with today’s industrialized model strengths and weaknesses of regenerative grazing  if dairy can be regenerative the environmental impact between plant vs animal agriculture If the government should play a bigger role in stewarding the earth  which dietary pattern is optimal to support our planetary health Sponsors: OSEA: enter the code ELLENPOD for 10% off https://oseamalibu.com/products/plumping-hydration-duo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=082023_PLUMPINGDUO_ellenfisher Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher WHERE TO FIND NICHOLAS CARTER https://www.plantbaseddata.org Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠Birth Course⁠ ⁠Recipe ebooks⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch the Podcast⁠

Few topics are more hotly debated than nutrition. With contradictory messaging abundant, it can be difficult to discern credible health advice and navigate which dietary patterns are optimal for our health and longevity.  Simon Hill, nutritionist and host of The Proof Podcast, cuts through the noise and breaks down today’s most popular diets and trends. Simon has a healthy obsession with nutritional science and uses reliable science-based information to form his dietary thesis philosophy. He focuses on nuanced, evidence-based research instead of biased black and white thinking. While science is not perfect, we do have clear biomarkers for longevity and preventing our #1 killers, and this episode goes into how these trends stack up against those markers. With so many experts letting their biases get in the way to form nutritional recommendations, Simon is the nutrition resource we need right now. In this episode we cover:  Popular diets: Paleo, Carnivore, Vegan, Keto, Plant Paradox, & Nourishing Traditions What “ancestral diets” get right and wrong Saturated fat vs. PUFAS Popular Trends: Butter, Bone Broth, anti-nutrients, seed oils, etc Eating to survive vs. eating for longevity  Why what’s “natural” isn’t necessarily what’s best for long term health Simon's resources in YouTube description box HERE Sponsor: Anima Mundi Herbals | enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher WHERE TO FIND SIMON Website Instagram Podcast Youtube WHERE TO FIND ME Birth Course Recipe ebooks Instagram Watch the Podcast

In this fiery conversation with my husband and friends Amelia and Matt, we discuss and debate the meaning and value of sex, marriage, and monogamous vs. polyamorous relationships.  Amelia and Matt recently celebrated their love in a non traditional marriage ceremony after dating for 5 years. They practice consensual non monogamy and value freedom, self expression and evolution as the foundation of their relationship. They share polar opposite life experiences to me and my husband Andrew, who have only ever been with each other intimately and waited until we were married to have sex. We’ve been together for over 20 years, started dating when we were 15 and 16 years old and our marriage vows are based in a life long commitment of growth and unconditional love, through the easy times and the hard times. We get into our differing perspectives on love and if having multiple sexual partners (either at the same time or throughout our lives) is best for society, raising children, and ourselves as individuals.  Sponsors: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) ⁠⁠https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher We discuss topics such as: problems within monogamy vs polyamory for relationships, children, and society  The purpose and meaning of sex - is it sacred, solely for pleasure, etc? If our biology tells us anything about our optimal design for relationships Boundaries within non monogamy and polyamory. Should we give into all our impulses? What is the most supportive type of family environment for raising children? Is there a “one size fits all” for sex and relationships? Where to find Amelia and Matt Instagram Website  Youtube Where to find me ⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

As a new mother, we want to give our baby the best nutrition and care. It is of our highest priority, and feeling empowered with nutritional information and support is so crucial to helping mom’s feel confident during the postpartum phase. In this follow up episode with two dietitians Whitney and Alex from Plant Based Juniors, we sit down to discuss postpartum care, optimal nutrition for mothers, and a dive into starting baby on solid foods.  I loved this conversation about the messy yet beautiful journey of the postpartum experience, and value all the information and expertise Whitney and Alex share. Both mothers to predominantly plant-based children themselves, Plant Based Juniors was created because they saw a need for easy-to-access information on evidence-based nutrition for pregnancy and kids. They’ve since helped families all around the world feel confident and empowered in nourishing their families with plants as the primary focus. In this episode we cover tips for successful breastfeeding, what the science says about raising children plant-based, baby led weaning, and much much more! I hope you enjoy today’s episode. Sponsor: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) ⁠https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 We also cover: Nutrition considerations for postpartum mothers and throughout the breastfeeding journey If diet plays a role in successful breastfeeding Starting baby on solid foods & what the research says  The optimal foods to start baby on Picky eating and how to introduce new flavor profiles  The importance of food play and food exposure  The research around raising plant based kids and more. WHERE TO FIND WHITNEY & ALEX ⁠website⁠ ⁠instagram⁠ ⁠Learning Center⁠ ⁠Course⁠ WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

One of the reasons why I started this podcast was to expand my passion of engaging in deep conversations with others because, meaningful dialogue lights me up. We could all benefit from expanding our healthy communication skills, which is why I was so excited to talk to Richard Newman, a keynote speaker, coach, speechwriter, and an award-winning expert in communication, storytelling, and influence.  Richard Newman is an introvert who has dedicated decades to understanding and improving communication. He is the CEO and Founder of UK Body Talk, a global leader in training on the science of communication. His team has coached over 120,000 people including Microsoft, London Business School, NYU, and many more Fortune 500 companies. This episode covers how to cultivate healthy communication in all kinds of relationships including work, romantic, family, and friends. Sponsor Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher This episode covers:  How to communicate peacefully with those you disagree with to create a positive outcome Communication techniques that can create respect, fruitfulness, and results  The connection between mental health and emotional wellbeing with communication Important strategies everyone can use before important conversations to ensure better outcomes The age of digital communication and how it can lead to surface level relationships How to avoid conflict, by recognizing the difference between the facts and the story your ego tells you The difference between internal vs external validation and why it’s an important distinction  How to be a change-maker and do meaningful work. And much more  WHERE TO FIND RICHARD NEWMAN  Body Talk Instagram  Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠⁠

I sit down with Dr. Klaper, an internationally recognized teacher, speaker, and gifted medical practitioner who’s been helping patients reverse chronic illness with plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine for the last 40 years. In this episode we hone in on optimal nutrition to prevent America’s biggest killers - heart disease and diet-related cancers.  We know that dietary patterns are a key component to preventing and even reversing many common diseases that are prevalent here in the US. Yet this education is still rarely taught to our medical students, emphasized in the medical course curriculum, or even discussed in the general population. Dr. Klaper and I also discuss how to build a nutritious plate with plant-forward nutrition and what specific foods help protect you against these diseases. Sponsors: SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything athttps://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher We also cover:  How prevalent diet-related cancers are in America today Lifestyle risks like smoking, pollution, chemicals, and stress and how this effects disease in the body Hormone driven cancers such breast, prostate, and colon cancer Why the medical community doesn’t often speak about diet for cancer prevention  What dietary steps you can take to reduce the risk of generating cancer  If sugar feeds cancer growth What specific foods protect against diet-related cancers What steps can you take to prevent / reverse high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease Why there is so much conflicting public opinion on if animal products and processed meats causes heart disease  The effect a heavily processed food diet has on increasing the risk of disease  What other factors are related to health and the prevention of disease besides diet WHERE TO FIND DR. KLAPER instagram website Moving Medicine Forward WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠⁠

Birth is one of the most sacred and important experiences in a mother’s life and every woman has the right to true informed consent and refusal in the birthing process. Too often women are not given all their options with unbiased information but are instead coerced into decisions that benefit the doctor’s convenience, our broken medical system, and their pockets.  Dr Stuart Fischbein, a rare gem in the world of physicians. packs this episode with information on making informed choices and ensuring bodily autonomy in the birthing process. He’s a practicing obstetrician since 1986 who supports VBAC and specializes in community based natural breech & twin birthing and is a strong believer in the midwifery model of care. He travels around the country and internationally teaching the disappearing art of breech delivery and his podcast, Birthing Instincts, is helping women all over the world reclaim their power in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This episode covers: Dr. Stu’s story from being a practicing OBGYN in the hospital to assisting midwives at home with breech and twin deliveries Problems with our standard medical birthing model The cascade of interventions that happen in a hospital setting The prevalence of personal bias in scientific papers and poorly controlled research Red flags when choosing a practitioner Birth as a medical problem versus a normal natural function of the human female body VBAC safety vs risk Vaginal breech and Twin delivery The rise in cesarean deliveries And so much more Sponsor: Get this OSEA limited-edition set and support this mother-daughter brand by using my code ELLENGLOW ⁠https://oseamalibu.com/products/golden-glow-body-trio?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=032023_MOTHERSDAY_ELLENFISHER⁠ Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here: ⁠https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen WHERE TO FIND DR. STUART FISCHBEIN Website instagram Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Watch the podcast⁠

I sit down with Whitney English and Alex Caspero from Plant Based Juniors, two dietitian nutritionists who are passionate about helping parents and kids get more plants on their plates. Their messages is focused on healthy pregnancy, baby-led weaning, and raising healthy kids, relying on evidence-based nutrition for their recommendations, giving advice based on research, not dogma. In this episode we cover: The best dietary pattern for fertility and pregnancy Are fertility issues on the rise and what we can do about it Hormonal birth control safety versus if it can effect fertility negatively  key nutrients of focus during pregnancy and plant-based considerations If there’s any scientific validity to the rising trend to consume organ meats while pregnant their thoughts on “ancestral diets” is there is a “one size fits all” diet for everyone? iron deficiency placenta health and so much more. Sponsors: Anima Mundi Herbals: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: enter the code ELLEN10 for 10% off your order https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR WHERE TO FIND WHITNEY & ALEX website instagram Learning Center Course WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠⁠My birth course⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My ebooks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Watch the podcast

The topic of how to feed upwards of 10 billion people with the least amount of deforestation and pollution is complex and layered. There’s clearly big issues within the standard industrial farming system, and in this conversation four guests get into what they believe is the best way to farm to feed the world, both on a small and large scale.  Speaking for the regenerative ranching positition is Will Harris and Jason Rowntree.  Will is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. He uses regenerative farming methods where he was born and raised at White Oak Pastures. Will has been recognized all over the world as a leader in environmental sustainability and is the Beef Director of the American Grassfed Association.  Jason RownTree is a professor of Animal Science at Michigan State University where he holds the Charles Stewart Mott Distinguished Professorship for Sustainable Agriculture. Rowntree’s research focuses on identifying the metrics and management that reflect ecological improvement in grazing land and other agricultural systems.  Speaking for the regenerative plant agriculture position is Nicholas Carter and Jimmy Videle. Nicholas is an ecologist and co-founder of plantbaseddata.org, a library of peer-reviewed articles and summaries on the evidence to shift to plant-based diets. His thesis focused on the global estimates of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to animal agriculture, and has since written reports and articles on biodiversity loss and food systems.  Jimmy Videle is a professional farmer, activist, consultant and researcher. He lives on a small-scale veganic farm in Québec and has been growing his own food and homesteading for over twenty-five years, with experience on eleven organic and permaculture farms around the world. This episode covers: What the best type of agriculture is to feed the world without destroying the planet The differences between regenerative ranching vs regenerative plant agriculture What they improve on the environmental metrics and if it is scalable Regulation and accountability (or lack of) within the regenerative label Soil issues, what causes it and how do we fix it? Is buying local food a way to reduce your environmental footprint? Is there enough land in the US, or globally, to support meat demands if we switched to grass fed/finished beef? If it’s unrealistic to expect people to reduce their meat and dairy intake Where most methane comes from and If there is such a thing as carbon negative beef Allan Savory and his claim that holistic grazing can reverse climate change  Sponsors: Branch Basics | Get 15% off all Starter Kits (except the Trial Kit) https://links.branchbasics.com/ellen15 SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod Anima Mundi Herbals | enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher See Nicholas' timestamped references here WHERE TO FIND WILL HARRIS https://whiteoakpastures.com Instagram WHERE TO FIND NICHOLAS CARTER plantbaseddata.org Instagram WHERE TO FIND JIMMY VIDELE YouTube WHERE TO FIND ME ⁠My birth course⁠ ⁠My ebooks⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Watch the podcast

After much anticipation, I finally got my husband Andrew to sit down with me on the podcast and answer some of your questions about our relationship, what it’s like raising 5 children together, how we handle criticism, and keeping the spark alive after 20 years of doing life together. Andrew is often a man of few words, but once he gets talking about something he’s passionate about, he shines. He does so much for our family behind the scenes, is an incredible father with a servant heart to our children, and is my biggest support in life. I am so excited for you to be part of this intimate conversation to hear what we laugh about, what we take seriously, the good, the bad, and the in-betweens in our relationship. In this episode we cover: How we take care of ourselves individually to feel our best Why we prioritize health, nutrition, and fitness in our lives What it’s like to be married to each other Our life before YouTube and how we made the transition to Hawaii and working online His experience being a father for 5 home births How we handle disagreements in our relationship Keeping the spark alive and having a growth mindset The traits and characteristics he hopes to instill in our children Bis support behind the scenes How we have handled criticism online and being put in boxes + so much more Sponsors: OSEA | Get 10% of your order with code ELLEN_UABB https://oseamalibu.com/products/ocean-eyes?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=032023_OEY_ELLENFISHER SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

I sit down with Erin Stanczyk from YouTube channel “Eat, Move, Rest” that she creates with her husband Dusty, to talk all things food, fitness, and mindfulness. Erin is a mom of two and passionate plant-based eater who grew up in Nebraska and recently moved her family to Florida, and in this episode she shares her health and transformation story. We also get into what eating plant-based in a cold climate can look like and talk about life on social media, raising healthy kids, and how she chose to start over and start creating content on social media. We have a lot in common to bond over so buckle up because this is a fun one! This episode covers: Erin’s health and transformation story How she ended up sharing her passions on YouTube and life on social media Tips for eating plant-based in a cold climate Raising healthy kids Uprooting and starting over to follow your dreams and desires What moving across the country with no family can look like Sponsors: SafeSleeve | Get 10% off your order with code ELLEN10 https://www.safesleevecases.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_id=EllenPod OSEA | Get 10% of your order with code ELLEN_UABB https://oseamalibu.com/products/undaria-algae-body-butter?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=022023_UABB_ELLENFISHER WHERE TO FIND ERIN Instagram YouTube Website WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

How often do you find yourself going through the motions of life without patience or living in the present moment? Hurried busyness is so common in our modern lives that it’s become the norm. Even if you have never meditated regularly, you likely know the feeling of being in flow — that pure state of presence and calm, which can often feel so unattainable in a culture that constantly presses us to outdo yesterday’s productivity. Thankfully, meditation has been having a zeitgeist moment. More people than ever are familiar with the concept of mindfulness, and nowadays those who are dabbling in meditation don’t always fit the stereotype. It seems the deeper and deeper enmeshment of technology in our lives has also brought greater accessibility to meditation teachers, especially for those of us who need more guidance in a practice that feels so foreign. One of these meditation teachers and thought leaders is Manoj Diaz, a speaker and meditation teacher who was born in Sri Lanka and later raised in Australia. In this episode Manoj gives us simple steps to start a mindfulness practice with meditation and breath work. While starting meditation and breath work may feel daunting, it doesn’t have to be. This conversation aims to demystify meditation, show you how to quiet your mind, and inspire you to open up and slow down. this episode covers: How to start a meditation practice and the reasons why The benefits of breath work How to be more present and connected in your life Cultivating a disciplined mind Why it can be hard to quiet our mind How just 5 minutes of meditation a day can change your life Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today’s episode Anima Mundi: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. enter the code ELLENLOVE for 10% off your order HERE WHERE TO FIND MANOJ instagram Website Open app WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

We all want to be the best parents we can be for our children, and show up for them in ways that will positively nurture their development to grow into responsible, happy, and considerate kids. While many parenting books are inspiring, we can often feel left hanging a bit, and think “ok, but how do I implement that?” Enter Dr. Laura Markham Dr. Laura is a clinical psychologist, mother, and founder of online resource Aha Parenting. She’s the best selling author of two books, “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” and “Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings,” inspiring parents every day with practical information and key examples in common parenting situations to choose connection and coaching over punishment and control.  In this episode we cover: The foundational principles for a peaceful home & raising happy, considerate, and responsible kids Does gentle and respectful parenting create weak and entitled children? What’s wrong with strict parenting? How to connect with our children to build a stronger, sweeter bond instead of struggling for control Specific examples on how to respond in tough moments with kids What is the source for sibling rivalry? How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life Does respectful parenting take more time and effort? The secrets every parent needs to know about saying “no” Thank you to our partners for sponsoring today’s episode Anima Mundi: enter the code ELLEN20 for 20% off everything at https://glnk.io/nr9jm/ellenfisher Indigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. enter the code ELLENLOVE for 10% off your order HERE WHERE TO FIND DR. LAURA MARKHAM Website Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

This episode is all about rejecting the one-size-fits-all approach to take on a load of debt from student loans, purchase new cars and rack up credit card debt, then work decades to pay for it all. You might find yourself reevaluating your life and changing some big financial decisions by the end of this episode. Financial expert Brad Barrett breaks down the simple steps to maximize your savings, earn double and triple your money through investing, and becoming financially independent potentially decades before you thought you could. Brad is a certified public accountant, host of the top 50 business podcast ChooseFI, and was featured in the documentary Playing with F.I.R.E. He achieved Financial Independence at 35 and has a passion for helping people take action to make their lives richer in every way, from money saving hacks to having a positive mindset, and living a happier, more intentional life. SponsorIndigo Luna: my favorite lounge wear and yoga clothes. Enter the code ELLENLOVE for 10% off your order https://indigoluna.store/?ref=cnm02is64hpyhR In this episode we cover: Why it’s become a societal norm to live in debt What does financial independence mean exactly? Having a positive mindset and living a more intentional life How does the Financial Independence movement differ from Dave Ramsey’s message that has helped so many people get out of debt and start building wealth? How to maximize your income and savings to not be a slave to your job Where people are commonly overly spending Many saving hacks and tips for reducing spending Bigger steps to reach Financial Independence quicker Practical tips for investing and where to put your savings Breaking down the stock market so it’s easy to understand and not intimidating WHERE TO FIND BRAD Website  Instagram Podcast  WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Thank you to our sponsor Open: Join me in the Meditation + Breathwork Challenge - it’s totally FREE for the month of January, go to withopen.com/ELLENFISHER to sign up It is fast becoming the norm to give children their own smart phones by the age of 10 or 11 years old, and even as young as 7 or 8. Smart phones can be addicting for adults, let alone children with developing brains. With unlimited access to the internet and social media apps, Chris McKenna weighs in on kids are entering into the greatest social experiment of our time. Chris McKenna is a father of four and founder of Protect Young Eyes, an organization helping families create internet-safe homes that are free from porn, predators and problems. Chris serves as a technical expert to some of the world’s largest tech companies for Chris’ parental control knowledge and experience. His 2019 US Senate Judiciary Committee testimony is an on-going catalyst for federal and state online child protection laws and earned Protect Young Eyes the Dignity Defense Alert Award in 2020. In this episode we cover: The dangers of kids getting their own smart phone and social media too young Age appropriate technology Slow tech for kids (not “no tech”) How to keep kids safe while accessing the internet How to speak to children about porn, screen addiction, and problems that come with tech use Keeping open and honest communication with kids Best tips for screen use rules in the family The rise of online sextortion What childhood was like for us versus what it’s become now Are children resilient? How to put internet restrictions on a smart phone The best alternatives to a smart phone for kids WHERE TO FIND CHRIS MCKENNA Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME My birth course My ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

What is the purpose of education? This is a question many don’t think to ask and instead trusts the standard system that is set up for our children. Matt Beaudreau breaks down the problems with our current school system, how the model of compulsory schooling came to be what it is today, and what to do instead. Matt is a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices and has an extensive qualification list. He not only has been both a public and private school teacher and administrator, he’s also a keynote speaker, consultant, and coach to organizations around the world with clients who have ranged from from Wells Fargo and Honeywell, to American Eagle and the United States Air Force. He’s a two-time featured TEDx speaker and was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University. Sponsor: Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ellen or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode In this episode we cover: What is the purpose of education Unpacking what a successful life is How our model of compulsory schooling came to be what it is today and the problems with this model Is there anything the current education system is doing well? What makes an excellent education Why people are afraid of customizing their own education for their children Does conveyor belt schooling create quality socialization? Embodying the type of character and person you want your children to look up to Advice for those who would like to homeschool but feel they can’t for a variety of reasons Can home schoolers go to college? Is college education necessary for everyone or even the majority of people to be successful? WHERE TO FIND MATT Instagram Educating Modern Day Hero Course Apogee Strong WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The Game Changers documentary revolutionized plant-based eating in professional sports and was a key component in the rise of plant-based nutrition among men and athletes. In this episode, I sit down with the producer James Wilks, an elite combatives instructor and winner of The Ultimate Fighter. James is a no-BS, open hearted intellectual, full of passion and charisma, and spent years of his life researching the science behind plant based eating when he was recovering from an injury and looking for answers to heal and stay healthy. James has broken a lot of narratives because of his motivation and desire to push the limits to get the heart of the topic at hand. The Game Changers was executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Lewis Hamilton, and Chris Paul, and the film went on to become the most viewed documentary of all time, garnering unprecedented accreditations from the U.S. Department of Defense Health and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Wilks was subsequently ranked by Men’s Health as #3 on their list, “The 13 Most Influential Men in Health & Fitness.” In this episode we cover: James’ plant-based advocacy journey What led him to the creation of The Game Changers movie His debate with Chris Kresser on the Joe Rogan Experience How the world of athletics has been influenced by his film The rise in plant based eating among men, athletes, and professoinal sports Why the general public is so confused about nutrition science The most frustrating things he’s seeing in food recommendations and athletics The rise in popularity of organ meats, carnivore diets and collagen intake Protein myths What he’s working on now and exciting projects he’s involved in + more WHERE TO FIND JAMES Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The mind and the body are explicitly connected, yet few realize how their thoughts impact their emotional and even physical health. While speaking positive affirmations are great, they can only do so much when your subconscious mind tells another story. And the body can only do what the mind tells it to do. Heather McKean shares the power of the mind and how to rewire your brain to heal from past traumas and physical ailments, and transform your emotional health. Heather is a best-selling author, international speaker, and founder of the Mind Change Method. She’s a pioneer and leading expert in the neurobiology of trauma, chronic illness, and disease, and has helped empower thousands of people to take their health and happiness back into their own hands to help create the life of their dreams. She’s also a contributor in my birth course The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth. Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here Covered in this episode, The difference between positive affirmations and rewiring your brain The power of the subconscious mind How triggers and emotional reactions are signals of something that needs to be healed How we can listen and respond to our body’s messages Simple and powerful steps to take when you feel triggered Daily tools to rewire your brain in moments of stress or worry The biggest predictors of our reality The root cause: common traumas that result in common physical ailments WHERE TO FIND HEATHER Use my code ELLEN50 to get $50 off the Mind Change course Mind Change course Mind Change book Mind Change Non Profit Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

In this conversation, my sister Hannah McNeely and I cover meandering topics largely about motherhood that consistently bring us back to the theme of trusting our intuition and not comparing ourselves to others. This is a snapshot of what our unrecorded chats sound like. We inspire each other daily and hopefully this conversation can give you a nudge to recalibrate back to hearing your heart and living true to it. Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ellen or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order Get The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course here: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen In this episode we cover: Raw and unfiltered motherhood talk: highlights and struggles Parenting in the newborn phase and toddlerhood Baby sleep and our experience How to trust your intuition in motherhood and not compare yourself to others Homeschooling inspiration and education paradox Money, saving, spending, and travel The joys of life and how much future is ahead of us Sleep article I like: https://www.drjaygordon.com/blog-detail/sleep-changing-patterns-in-the-family-bed WHERE TO FIND HANNAH Instagram YouTube Webiste WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Your mindset is a key to overcoming adversity and empowering ourselves from victim to victor. How we think and speak about ourselves is a strong determinator of our reality and this episode is all about using your disadvantages to your advantage and overcoming anything In life. I sit down with Doug Bopst, a former drug addict and convicted felon who found transformation while serving jail time. He turned to drugs at 14 years old as a way to cope with an emotionally dysfunctional and broken home life including abuse, severe bullying, and the challenges that come with parents of divorce. This lead him down a spiral of addiction and selling drugs, and he was eventually pulled over and caught with drugs in his car. What seemed like the worst day of his life, turned out to be his greatest blessing. Doug speaks a powerful message in this conversation to help others harness the power within them to “kill your excuses” and live life to their greatest potential. In this episode we cover: Doug’s background and how the narrative about himself growing up shaped his reality Self talk, mindset, and sense of sense being hugely important in life How we can get to the root cause of behavior/feelings in childhood before it becomes self destructive Being a victim of something versus living in victimhood mentality How Doug’s cell mate in jail deeply impacted his mindset and what was instilled in him that he never herd before Life is a lot of times about perception and how you look at a situation makes or breaks you How do we learn how to be comfortable being uncomfortable? Creating your own reality If “pulling yourselves up by your bootstraps” is a privileged mentality. What about those living in extremely hard circumstances? How to turn shame or regret from your past into purpose How can people set goals and stay inspired to show up consistently? Advice for those who feel stuck in their circumstances and have a hard time believing in themselves and their capabilities WHERE TO FIND DOUG BOPST Instagram website Adversity Advantage Podcast WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

The Empowered Pregnancy & Birth Course is here! In celebration of the launch of this course, we’re offering $100 off for the first week (deal available through October 9, 2022.) Just enter the code LAUNCHPARTY at checkout: https://go.theempoweredbirth.com/ellen I sit down with Emma Armstrong, a mother, certified doula, Birth Influencer and Founder of The Naked Doula. She’s a speaker worldwide who helps women transform their birth experiences with practical and emotional tools, and helps inspire women to make the best informed decisions that are right for them. Her translation and explanation of birth has impacted thousands in their search for a positive, informed and empowered birth experience. Birth can actually be ecstatic, pleasurable, and sensational! You can smile and laugh and dance through the surges. Birth doesn’t have to be agonizing, long, and scary and in this conversation we get to the heart of birthing in your power no matter your birth setting or situation, and how to encourage an easier and quicker labor. Thank you to our partner for sponsoring today's episode Bite: go to https://trybite.com/ELLEN or use the code ELLEN at checkout for 20% off your first order We cover: Emma’s story and what has made her so passionate about helping women have an empowering birth experience The unlearning of what we all learned birth “has to be” Red flags during birth and induction lies Her ecstatic c section Cesarean hacks Giving brith where you feel safest and creating a safe environment How to influence your birth setting Emma’s top birth tips as a doula for an easier and more pleasurable labor Reasons why you should or shouldn’t have an epidural Reclaiming your power over your birth experience Knowing and understanding right rights as a birthing woman Speaking life over each other’s birth stories Oxytocin and its role in sex and birth My personal transformational birth stories So much more WHERE TO FIND THE NAKED DOULA Website Instagram WHERE TO FIND ME Get my birth course Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Loni Jane has been in the online space for years, always sharing openly and authentically on her life and inspiring others to connect to their own inner vibrancy. She’s a mother, creative artist, photographer, and online content creator living in Australia who’s been a close friend of mind since our eldest children were toddlers. When health challenges came to a head and forced her to reflect honestly on her life, Loni transformed her health from a dedication to get to the root cause and heal from the inside out. She lives her passions with a focus on vibrant, simple healthy living. From her plant-based journey to staying grounded in family, getting her explant surgery and following her intuition, to selfceare, skincare, motherhood, individuality and creative flow, there’s something for everyone in this conversation that is sure to light a fire within you. Thank you to our sponsor Anima Mundi Herbals Use code ELLEN15 for 15% off organic plant medicines at https://animamundiherbals.com In this episode we cover Her health journey from sick to thriving: from not taking care of herself to valuing her health and wellness Her breast implant illness story What grounds her and balancing work life and motherhood The problems on social media and pressures that come with it Overcoming anxiety Routines that help her take care of mental health Her philosophy on partnership and love, and how to keep the love alive within relationships Following your heart and intuition How she connects to something greater, and making life habits a spiritual practice What fuels her creativity What matters most to her right now Her self care advice and more WHERE TO FIND LONI Instagram Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast

Relationships can be the catalyst to deeper self love and personal growth. And it often opens the door to uncovering our own traumas and triggers to heal and deepen into love with another. Nimai Delgado and Bianca taylor, a couple well known in the vegan nutrition and fitness world, share some of the vulnerable relationship experiences they’ve had, which led them to working through childhood traumas, healing from infidelity and showing up for both themselves and their partner. In this episode we cover: Their relationship story, why they broke up, and healing from infidelity The story behind their YouTube video “We are not your couples goals” How personal growth is imperative for long term relationship success What a conscious relationship is The misconception that you have to be “healed” in order to find love Their advice for healing both personally and within relationships Opening up to more intimate and vulnerable conversations How to have healthy communication and resolve conflict in a productive loving way How deeply rooted personal trauma plays a significant mirroring role in relationships How to deepen self love  The importance of integrity and openness to explore triggers to grow and heal Turning the gaze inwards instead of projecting outwards when facing challenges in relationship Breaking generational trauma and how the way we parent creates a ripple effect for our children as they face the world Creating safe containers for each other during triggering and vulnerable times WHERE TO FIND NIMAI DELGADO Instagram YouTube Podcast Website WHERE TO FIND BIANCA TAYLOR Instagram  YouTube Podcast Website WHERE TO FIND ME Get my ebooks Instagram Watch the podcast