Today's guest Jeannette Donofrio, AKA Ms. FitVegan, has been a raw vegan for over 10 years and is passionate about inspiring others to live a happier and healthier life. Jeannette grew up like many of us, eating the Standard America Diet (SAD) and in turn developing the standard American issues - acne, weight problems, anxiety, and depression. Because of this she sought out health and healing, eventually becoming a raw vegan. At the beginning she felt incredible, but a month into her new lifestyle she ran into a road block. Why was this happening? After seeking advice from her mentor she was back on track. She now uses her experience and lessons to help others transition to raw vegan and/or just incorporate more fresh produce into their lives. She discusses the mistakes she made, best ways to transition, and her life as a raw vegan. We get into other factors that impact of our health and overall wellbeing including our thoughts, habits, and people we hang out with. Topics Include: watermelons impact of documentaries living a better life from vegetarian to raw foodie social challenges when eating healthy Woodstock Fruit Festival benefits of fruits biggest mistakes when going raw best ways to transition to raw dealing with cravings anxiety and depression changing habits working with your specific design the impact of our thoughts being ones own life coach Ms. FitVegan YouTube Ms. FitVegan Instagram: @ms.fitvegan The Refined Hippie Website The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
A new season of the podcast is back and we're starting off with a life update episode! The past few months have been a whirlwind after having a complete renovation done to our kitchen and den. Today I chat about how we survived living in our home while part of it was torn about. I discuss the issues we faced and how I cooked without an actual kitchen! Topics Include: cooking without a kitchen meal delivery services what I learned during the renovation what I would change air purifiers ultimate lifestyle transformation transitioning to more raw food my favorite superfood company and more! www.therefinedhippie.com IG: @therefinedhippie
Whether for health reasons, the environment, or animal welfare, more and more people are going vegan every day. In less than 10 years there has been a 500% increase in the amount of U.S. consumers that identify as vegan (1% in 2014 to 6% in 2022). For some of us it might not be as big of a shock to turn vegan, but what about for a man who was once a hunter? On this episode we chat with Chris aka The Vegan Sheepdog who went from life long deer hunter to animal activist. We discuss his transition and how a special cow helped open his eyes to the uncomfortable truth that was sitting on his plate. Chris is now passionate about rescuing animals, spreading awareness about animal agriculture, and veganism. Topics Include: The Vegan Sheepdog story how one cow changed his life forever ethical lifestyle plant-based versus vegan challenges faced when going vegan mushroom hunting different types of mushrooms dairy industry truths rescuing animals animal sanctuaries and more The Vegan Sheepdog I...
On this episode we chat with functional medicine expert Dr. Tenesha Wards on getting to the root cause of disease. Dr. Tenesha's passion for wellness was sparked after dealing with her own share of health issues, from being to misdiagnosed as a teenager, to dealing with Hashimoto's and Epstein Barr Virus as a 30 something mother. She is now the founder of Infinity Wellness Center in Austin Texas, and knows the importance of treating the whole person and not just the symptoms. Topics Include: Dr. Tenesha's story Lyme disease Lyme disease origins EBV and Hashimoto's Western medicine blood tests functional medicine testing stealth pathogens shifting our mindsets American state of health food quality in other countries chronic fatugure most important supplements hydrating the cells mineral drops water and more! Dr. Tenesha Wards IG: @drtenesha Infinity Wellness Center IG: @infinitywellnessatx www.therefinedhippie.com The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Spring is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to set new intentions! On this quickand light hearted episode Rebecca shares a life update, including her current goals, fears, and plans. Topics Include: springtime intentions social media break addicted to our phones my current anxieties gardening soil test hit composting future travel plans exercise goals www.therefinedhippie.com The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Most people believe that it's normal to not feel well as we get older. At 48, Tim James feels better than ever, with more energy than he had at 18, but what's his secret? On this episode we chat with Tim about thejourney that led him to a shocking discovery which helped his friend beat cancer and transform every area of his life. Feeling charged with a duty to help others he started sharing his knowledge with anyone that would listen. This led him to producing his own chemical free food products. ‘Chemical Free Body’ was born. Topics Include: Tim's healing story Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida how to operate the human body optimally detoxing colon hydrotherapy why society is so sick bioaccumulating toxins nutrient deficiency flooding the body with nutrients green juices the truth about supplements how to navigate the supplement world synthetic supplements reading supplement labels Chemical Free Body food products working class movement American infrastructure creating a better country and more! www.chemicalfreebody.com Use coupon code refinedhippie for a discount! Tim's IG: @chemicalfreebodyguy www.therefinedhippie.com The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
On this episode we chat about some recent events revolving around food labeling and animal rights. First, we go over the new rebranding and labeling of GMO products, which are now dubbed "bioengineered". This marketing tactic comes after years of consumer concerns regarding the safety of genetically modified food and organisms. But what does that actually mean for us and the food industry? Next we chat about Lolita, a 56 year old captive orca, who has recently fallen ill with pneumonia in the Miama Seaqurium. We discuss government guidelines, marine life captivity, and wild orcas. Topics Include: GMO rebranding as bioengineered what is a GMO GMO labeling marketing tactics European labeling requirements health implications of GMOs what foods will be labeled loopholes Lolita the orca federal laws and self regulation captive wildlife wild orcas and family life how to help Lolita Help Lolita by contacting the following: NOAA, Southeast Fisheries Science Center: sefsc.webmaster@noaa.gov ...
Having different tools in our toolbox to stay happy and healthy has never been more imperative. Although the use of salt for health reasons has been used in Europe for hundreds of years, it's just now getting the attention it deserves in the United States. On this episode I sat down with salt cave owner, Liana Belanich Johns to talk all things wellness. Prana Salt Cave, located in Wilmington, NC, is a holistic wellness center that offers salt therapy, massage, reiki, yoga, and meditation. We chat all about salt therapy, holistic living, CBD, and more! Topics Include: salt therapy halotherapy versus speleotherapy benefits of salt therapy Liana's story how she opened the Prana Salt Cave products CBD skincare natural skincare dealing with stress screen time healthy living Liana's IG: @lianabyoga and @pranasaltcave Rebecca IG: @therefinedhippie www.therefinedhippie.com
The podcast is back after holiday and winter break! On this episode I chat about where I've been, our recent family loss, medical malpractice, as well as some good health news for my husband. Topics include: family loss medical malpractice ITP (immune thrombocytopenia) Ayurveda Ayurvedic treatment and herbs and more Ayurvedic Clinic we're working with is Planet Ayurveda. IG: @therefinedhippie www.therefinedhippie.com
The holidays are here, which can be a stressful time for many reasons. Getting together with loved ones can be prove to be difficult, whether that be because of conflicting views or food being served. But we're going to chat all about it and how to deal with the holidays this season. Topics: dealing with loved ones who disagree with your lifestyle and choices spreading love and light plant-based veganism drinking during the holidays what the drink non-alcoholic beverages Seedlip Non-alcoholic drinks The Refined Hippie