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Wellness Big Sis: The Pod — 138 episodes

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100:: You're not failing! A pregnancy & postpartum mental health deep dive with Dr. Abigail Powell

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BONUS:: You're Invited! A live recording from the book launch of a future NYT Bestseller, Do The Thing

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99:: What The Devil Wears Prada can teach us about cortisol

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98:: Doom scrolling is hijacking your brain's reward system. Here's how to get it back!

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97:: The hormone connection nobody is making for women! (hint: it has to do with your liver & alcohol!)

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96:: The overnight system In charge of cleaning your brain (& how to stop getting in its way!)

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95:: Bloated? Puffy? Sluggish? Your lymphatic system is talking to you...

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94:: Is this the next lazy girl fitness hack? (Science deep-dive on vibration plates!)

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93:: What your 50-year-old self wishes you knew in your 20s (The gen z & millenial guide to menopause!)

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92:: Is your fitness tracker lying to you? (How fitness trackers estimate calories & why they’re often wrong!)

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91:: Applying Traditional Chinese Medicine practices with Dr. Felice Chan (TCM at the Olympics and looking beyond the "Chinese Baddie" trend!)

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Goalchella:: Female physiology, dopamine, forever chemicals, romantic relationships, habit science, money tips, & travel! (top moments!)

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Goalchella:: The science behind building habits future you will thank you for (how to actually "do the thing" in 2026!)

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Goalchella:: "Girl math-ing" our way to traveling more in 2026 with Katie Kelton (2026 travel hacks!)

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Goalchella:: The truth behind forever chemicals with Dr. Emily Hilz (Understanding endocrine disruptors & what we can do about them!)

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Goalchella:: The science behind strong, romantic relationships with Dr. Lisa Neff (& how the quality of your relationship affects your health!)

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Goalchella:: Building stronger financial health in 2026 with Katie Kelton

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Goalchella:: Motivation, learning, and the female brain with Dr. Emily Hilz (A deep dive into reward systems & hormonal influences)

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Goalchella:: The science behind "training like a girl" with Dr. Sam Moore (How to be adaptable, resilient, & attuned to our female physiology)

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90:: Is cold plunging for the girls? (The science behind cold therapy for women!)

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89:: It's getting hot in here! (The science behind saunas for women!)

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88:: Your zodiac-aligned health & wellness blueprint for 2026!

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The Best of 2025:: Life-changing interview moments of 2025!

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The Best of 2025:: The Female Body!

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The Best of 2025:: The Female Brain!

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87:: The science of pain (how your brain creates & can rewire pain)

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86:: Creating 2026 goals you can actually stick to (chatting "word of the year" & 2025 reflections!)

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85:: The science of gratitude (& using gratitude to rewire your brain!)

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84:: The neuroscience behind Lucky Girl Syndrome (how affirmations and manifestations can rewire your brain)

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BONUS:: 2025 Wellness Gift Guide

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83:: Self-care, self-help, and self-growth could be ruining your friendships (The research behind self improvement and social sabotage)

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82:: The science of female friendships (& the ultimate friendsgiving guide!)

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81:: 10 health & wellness jump scares (Halloween special!)

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80:: The female brain on consistency & goal-setting (why we are more consistent & motivated towards some goals than others!)

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79:: The female brain on motivation & discipline (how estrogen influences our brain throughout the menstrual cycle!)

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78:: Entering your soft girl wellness era

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77:: Cooldowns, cortisol, & your parasympathetic nervous system!

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76:: Strength training really is *that* girl in your exercise handbag!

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75:: The one thing women DON'T need in their exercise handbags

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74:: The forgotten essential in your exercise handbag... Jump Training!

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73:: The controversial HIIT & SIT conversation (& why both are ESSENTIAL parts of our exercise routines as women!)

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72:: Atomic Habits for the girls

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71:: Your dopamine system through the lens of The Summer I Turned Pretty (Is your dopamine system Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?)

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70:: I haven't worked out in 3 WEEKS?! (The shocking revelations I've learned as a Dr. of Physical Therapy)

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69:: hard health & wellness truths I'd tell you if I wasn't afraid to hurt your feelings

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68:: creating your own summer, luxury wellness retreat! (& the intersection of luxury & health!)

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67:: getting vulnerable about my own mental health journey & faith

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66:: butter as a longevity tool!? (& more health & wellness trends to keep a pulse on!)

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65:: health & wellness products that are actually worth it (& de-influencing you on ones that are not!)

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64:: the coolest things you should know about your body (& definitely bring up at dinner parties!)

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63:: The science behind fasting as women (& why it is different than men!)

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62:: Dr. Felice Chan, a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, talks hormonal balance, anxiety, gut health, and skincare from a TCM perspective

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61:: the mental & physical signs of exercise burnout (& how to get out of an exercise funk!)

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60:: health & wellness propaganda I will absolutely NOT be falling for (& neither should you!)

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Mamapalooza:: Top Moments! Creatine, sex, male fertility, & more!

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Mamapalooza:: What your man can do to help his fertility! (& how men's health affects your pregnancy!)

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Mamapalooza:: Breastfeeding Q&A with Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Sunayana Weber, of It's More Than Milk

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Mamapalooza:: Breastfeeding 101 with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Sunayana Weber, of It's More Than Milk

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Mamapalooza:: Debunking Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Myths LIVE

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Mamapalooza:: Creatine for women (mama AND baby!) from conception to postpartum with Dr. Stacey Ellery, PhD

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Mamapalooza:: exercising during pregnancy & postpartum with Coach Sadie & Coach Jess, certified pregnancy & postpartum coaches

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Mamapalooza:: sex, pregnancy, labor, delivery, & girly topics we are too afraid to talk about with Dr. Emily Tran, PT, DPT

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Mamapalooza Virtual Podcast Festival Kickoff!!

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59:: breakdown for the baddies:: what exercise is right for my body & how can I be more disciplined in my healthy routines?

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hotter & smarter in 5:: rep range cheat sheet for muscular and cardiovascular health

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58:: break it down for the baddies:: body composition, fat loss, & muscle building

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hotter & smarter in 5:: the benefits of nasal breathing

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57:: Dr. Dixie Stanforth talks staying motivated, exercising as women, and how to overcome challenges

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hotter & smarter in 5:: why does alcohol raise my heart rate?

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56:: challenging the phrases "toning" and "cardio for fat loss" with Phil Stanforth, FACSM (& the ins & outs of female body composition)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: fun facts about the luteal phase

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55:: a menstrual cycle in my life! (workouts, fueling, recovery, sleep, & tips & tricks for how to structure your month around your menstrual cycle!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: follicular phase fun facts!

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54:: why you SHOULDN'T be cycle syncing (& what to do instead!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: fun facts about your period!

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53:: our periods throughout history (women "inferior" to men?!, the history, marketing, & evolution of period care products!)

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hotter & smarter in 5 min:: it's our 1 year pod-iversary! (THANK YOU, failures, successes, & getting vulnerable about the future!)

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52:: break it down for the baddies:: Mel Sulaver, RD & sports nutritionist talks nutrition in our 20s & 30s as women (Part I!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: taking back your power of choice

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51:: Mel Sulaver, RD & sports nutritionist talks nutrition in our 20s & 30s as women (Part I!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: creatine myths debunked!

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50:: break it down for the baddies:: female-specific nutrition, training, & performance with Dr. Katie Hirsch

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hotter & smarter in 5:: am I strength training enough??

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49:: female-specific fueling, training, & performance with Dr. Katie Hirsch (fasting, creatine, the menstrual cycle, & more!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: am i doing "hard enough" cardio?

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48:: all things women's hormonal health with the founders of Her Bio (hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, postpartum depression, PCOS, PMS symptoms, and menopause!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: the ovarian phases of your menstrual cycle

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47:: a pelvic floor physical therapist's guidebook for pregnancy! (save this for when you're pregnant!) :: how to prepare your body during pregnancy for birth and postpartum!

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hotter & smarter in 5:: the uterine phases of the menstrual cycle

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46:: changing generational perspectives on faith and the female body! (aka:: your body is beautiful & deserves your time, effort, & energy)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: what to focus on in your 20s so your 80 yo self will thank you!

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45:: I'M 30!! reflections over 3 decades (with special guests!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: gua sha & the lymphatic system

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44:: so you have a fitness goal in 2025... (the truth behind carbs, fat loss, intermittent fasting, and all the misconceptions about fitness as a female!)

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hotter & smarter in 5:: staying motivated

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43:: the 7-step process to creating the 2025 of your dreams (a science-backed & simplified 2025 rebrand!)

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42:: 2025 health & wellness trends to level-up your life!

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41:: 2024 reflections & journal sesh to help make 2025 the best year yet!

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40:: your ultimate holiday health & wellness guide!

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39:: full-body inflammation...let's talk about it! (the causes, the signs & symptoms, & how we can manage the balance of inflammation & anti-inflammation within our bodies!)

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38:: how inflammation impacts your menstrual cycle:: period cramps, symptoms & hormonal health

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37:: how to build the best gratitude practice to rewire your brain!

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36:: inflammation's role in muscle building, acne, & gut health!! (inflammation series pt. II!)

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35:: all about inflammation! & why inflammation is necessary for the body to heal

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34:: your winter arc is loading (a little journal sesh on how to prepare now for all of our 2025 hopes & dreams!)

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33:: from chaos to calm:: 3 ways to handle high stress situations

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32:: tips & tricks for how to balance your cortisol

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31:: all about cortisol:: let's get to know the misunderstood "mean girl" hormone

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30:: debunking health & wellness social media myths!! "snatched waist", "decrease that lower belly pooch", "decrease inflammation", "lower your cortisol!"

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29:: the #1 predictor of a happy & healthy life! (plus, creating cozy fall vibes & dating your friends!)

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28:: let's talk dopamine & build your dopamine menu! (& i'll share mine, too!)

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27:: if you want to better regulate your nervous system & gut health, lose that lower belly "pooch", get stronger in your core, & better manage your stress... then you're going to want to hear this!

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26:: happy 6 months to the pod!! & a vulnerable wellness girl chat

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25:: the foundational wellness pillar that no one is talking about (how faith & spirituality are related to your health & wellness!)

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24:: how you can fight back against health & wellness overconsumption (my husband will use this episode against me!)

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23:: how AI can help your health & wellness! (the AI revolution's role in your health & wellness & cool companies to watch out for!)

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22:: schedule your month around your hormones & menstrual cycle!! (how to be more productive, improve your self-talk throughout your period, & reach your goals!)

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21:: how to master PMS, motivation, happiness, & attractiveness throughout your menstrual cycle!

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20:: cycle syncing unlocked (how to feel the best in your body & see through shiny marketing!)

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19:: menstrual cycle 101 (for the girls!)

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18:: 4 ways to stay motivated in your wellness routine on vacation!!

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17:: how to get out of a negative mindset

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16:: my summer 2024 glow-up wellness routine!!

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15:: your metabolism & the role stress plays in your body composition & energy goals!

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14:: how a bad hinge date can help explain the gut-brain axis, the body's natural ozempic, & your metabolism!

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13:: how sunlight helps your metabolism (& how artificial light harms it!!)

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12:: the best way to eat your food for your body composition & metabolism (& how we can be the magicians of our own bodies!)

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11:: 7 steps for a summer wellness glow up!!

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10:: the most “unsexy” wellness products that will change your life!

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9:: your ultimate guide to hot girl walks (& the surprising way it helps your metabolism & body composition goals!)

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8:: wellness-y lessons i wish i learned in my early 20s

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7:: #1 way to improve consistency & motivation in your workouts

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6:: spring cleaning:: dopamine detox! part III (our dopamine system & how to "spring clean" for our mental health!)

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5:: spring cleaning:: brain detox! spring cleaning part II (the little-known glymphatic system, sleep hygiene, & sleep checklist)

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4:: spring cleaning:: body detox! part I (lymphatic system, lymphatic massage, & how to detox your body for free!)

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3:: founders journal #1 (the why behind elää, my story, & 2023/2024 Q1 catch-up)

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2:: smooth poops, braless & pantsless, & gut health like you've never heard before!

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1:: hey soul sista!