The Refined Hippie

All About Protein, Where to Get it From, and What Happens When We Get too Much

Ep: 006 - Protein. Where do you get yours from? Are you getting enough? Too much? This is a hot topic these days. Advertising and marketing has us obsessed with protein. Many are under the impression that more is better, but that couldn't be further from the truth. On this episode we dive into protein, what it is, how much we should be getting, and what happens when we get too much. We chat about animal versus plant protein and some of the best places to get plant protein. 

Holistic Health, Lyme Disease, & the Healing Power of the Gerson Therapy with Ann Miller

Ep: 005 - Ann Miller, herbalist, licensed massage therapist, clinical aromatherapist, and holistic practitioner, is no stranger to dealing with and overcoming illness. Personally, she's spent almost a decade in and out of doctors, coming back with either no diagnoses or incorrect ones. A chance encounter with a stranger helped finally put the puzzle pieces together...she had Lyme Disease. But Ann's run in with sickness didn't stop there. When her youngest child was born with many health issues, every parents worst nightmare began. After countless doctors and procedures it was determined that her son had EoE (eosinophilic esophagitis). The family tried different diets, visited a plethora of doctors, all in effort to heal his pain. She used her holistic healing knowledge, mothers intuition, and sheer determination, to help treat him, never giving up hope. Eventually, Ann did heal her son using the Gerson therapy, a plant-based protocol that focuses on raw juices, natural supplements, and more. We chat about her path to holistic health, discovering she had Lyme disease, healing her son, and opening the first apothecary in downtown Charleston, SC. 

The Importance of a Healthy Gut Microbiome and How to Keep it Balanced

Ep: 004 - Gut microbiome health is a hot topic these days, but that hasn't always been the case. It wasn't until 2001 that scientist learned and started studying the role our gut bacteria plays. While it is still a growing field, we do know that it effects many areas of our health, including our immunity, depression, and weight. The gut even communicates with our brains in what is called the gut-brain axis. On this episode of the podcast we explore what ailments can arise from an imbalanced gut microbiome, factors that contribute to imbalances, and ways to help fix our microbiomes to ensure we live long and healthy lives. 

Overcoming Addiction and the Healing Power of Yoga with Kate Moon

Ep: 003 - Kate Moon, lululemon ambassador, yoga instructor, and Director of Yoga at Hylo Fitness, is a beacon of light and love in this world. She has overcome over a decade of addiction to come through on the other side to find a fulfilling life she could never have dreamt of. Yoga opened up a whole new life for her, helping to heal her body, mind, and spirit from years of pain. We chat about her life transformation, the healing power of yoga, traveling, and listening to the universe. 

Healing the Thyroid and Speaking your Truth with Stephanie Powers

Ep: 002 - Stephanie Powers healed herself of a thyroid disorder and in turn found a new passion for holistic health. As she was helping clients heal, she noticed there was a common theme. Many of her clients had emotional and spiritual aspects of their lives that weren't being addressed. From there Lightworkers Lounge was born, a self help spiritual guide podcast with a booming Instagram following, almost 100k! She is also a published author of the book Thyroid First Aid Kit, an avid traveler, photographer, and mom to precious pug, Jeffrey. We chat about nutrition, astrology, speaking your truth, and how emotions play into the healing process.

Maggie Griner on Veganic Gardening and Connecting Back to Nature

Ep: 001 - Maggie Griner, a vegan chef and plant-based enthusiast, has taken her passion for plants to a new level. She has a thriving edible veganic garden, using no animal by-products to grow beautiful nutritious vegetables. Maggie shares her experience and tips, inspiring all of us to start our own garden, no matter the skill level or living situation. We chat about connecting back to nature through intuitive gardening and sustainable living.