The Refined Hippie podcast is a show all about holistic lifestyle, nutrition, and plant-based veganism, with a mind-body-spirit approach to living healthfully and happily, for ourselves and our planet.
Episodes
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Ep 104: There is still a lot of confusion revolving around cannabis, but as more research and science comes out showing the indisputable benefits, the more understanding and less stigma there seems to be towards this plant.
On this episode we chat with one of the co-owners of FlowGardens, an indoor cannabis cultivation company, about the basics of cannabis.
FlowGardens is dedicated to cultivating health and happiness through premium quality cannabis and educating their customers on the wellness benefits across the entire spectrum of cannabinoids.
Topics Include:
- how David got into the industry
- difference between hemp and marijuana
- cannabinoids: CBD, CBG, CDC
- THC
- sativa versus indica
- plant medicine
- endocannabinoid system
- cannabis benefits
- cancer fighting agents
- finding a premium product
- growing methods
- terpenes
- the entourage effect
- changes in the industry
- how to combat cannabis stigma
- synthetic cannabinoids
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Ep 103: Being exhausted as a new mom is common in our society, and like many complaints in Western culture has been normalized. But if the fatigue is extreme one could be suffering from post natal depletion, a term that is just now being more widely used and recognized. The condition can even last for up to 10 years after giving birth.
On this episode we chat with naturopathic doctor Amy Hawkins, ND all about the condition. Dr. Hawkins helps guide women to rebuild their health and ultimately their life.
Topics Include:
- Amy's story and why she became a naturopathic doctor
- post natal depletion
- symptoms of post natal depletion
- postpartum experience in other countries
- finding postpartum support
- pushing ourselves too far
- modern society
- feminism
- judging versus supporting
- prioritizing self care
- when to ask for help
- naturopathic medicine - "doctor as teacher"
- shift in the medical world
Dr. Amy's IG: @dramyhawkins
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Ep 102: A new season of the podcast has begun and we're kicking it off with a current events episode.
A lot of interesting things have happened since we last chatted so let's get into it!
Topics Include:
- Dairy fire that killed 18,000 cows
- My theories on what happened
- The dairy industry
- Audrey Plaza's "Wood Milk" campaign
- The milk industry is dying
- My favorite way to make plant milk
- US approves "Poop Pill"
- C. Diff
You can learn more about the dairy industry by listening to episode 8, The Low Down Dairy. There's also a great new documentary called Milked.
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Ep 101: On this episode we chat with raw vegan Nate Maris about his transition from hunter, eating the SAD (Standard American Diet) to raw foodie.
Nate had quite a few aha moments throughout the years but chose to suppress them like many of us do living in modern society. The last straw came after a chance encounter on the ski slopes and the rest is history.
Nate now creates incredible content to help others take control of their health, lives, and ultimately souls.
Topics Include:
- fishing as a young boy
- making the ethical connection
- ahimsa
- putting the blinders on
- raising and breeding rabbits
- working in the healthcare industry
- self preservation
- his mom's healing from stage 4 kidney cancer
- Gerson therapy
- experience as a coronary care nurse
- destiny on the ski slopes
- switching to raw vegan
- finding love in the raw food world
- getting people to just eat more whole plant foods
- starting ones awakening journey
- raising awareness
- consciousness of plants
- what Nate eats in a day
Nate IG: @rawnattyn8
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Ep 100: I can't believe it - 100 episodes recorded! Thank you so much for your support and love through the years! This has been an amazing experience and I couldn't do it without you.
On this episode I chat about my experience podcasting, what I've learned, how and why I got started, and how to start your own podcast. I also go over my top downloaded episodes of all time as well as my favorites.
Again, thank you thank you, from the bottom of my heart! Cheers to the next 100 episodes!
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Ep 99: Trying to be the healthiest version of oneself doesn't stop at the food we consume. It also matters what we consume through our eyes, ears, minds, and most certainly, our skin!
Shifting away from toxic beauty and into the organic realm is critical when taking a holistic approach to one's life.
On this solo episode we explore the toxic skincare industry and how (and why) to make better choices.
Topics Include:
- FDA regulation
- toxic burden
- Cosmetic Act of 1938
- EWG studies
- common toxins
- clean brands I love
- documentaries to watch
- how to navigate the skincare world
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Ep 98: On this episode we have my good friend Carly Foley back on the show to chat all about hormones, liver health, and Ayurveda.
Topics Include:
- hormonal balance
- Ayurveda and the doshas
- bringing in more yin
- coming from a place of depletion
- nourishing the body
- glutathione
- fats
- liver detox
- nutrients needed for liver detox
- birth control
- 5 R’s of gut health
- how to increase your digestive fire
- gut focused hypnosis
- ileocecal valve and massaging it
- the truth about soy and phytoestrogen
- estrogen and progesterone
- adrenal fatigue
- trauma and healing
- benefits of a spiritual practice
- social media
- all about ojas
Carly's IG: @wholistic_wellness_works
Carly's website: www.wholisticwellnessworks.com
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Ep 97: In this episode I chat with Hyperion Herbs founder Brandon Gilbert all about his discovery of Eastern philosophy and how it transformed his life path.
Like many of us, Brandon has experienced his own share of health issues which led him to deep dive into alternative health. After obtaining profound results, Brandon felt motivated to share his experiences and views with others. Just one year after creating his successful YouTube Channel HyperionTV.com (2009), Brandon started Hyperion Herbs in order to make the world's best herbs and teas more readily available and accessible to everyone.
Topics Include:
- creating Hyperion Herbs
- life changes
- discovering Chinese philosophy
- letting go of anger and resentment
- Brandon's YouTube channel
- Tai Chi
- tonics herbs
- reishi mushrooms
- adaptogens
- immune system
- how to consume mushroom extract
- modern culture's pros and cons
- finding perspective
- getting sucked into negativity
- fight-or-flight
- releasing pressure from the nervous system
Use the code RHPODCAST to receive 10% off your order of $25 or more of Hyperion Herbs.
Brandon YouTube: HyperionTV.com
Hyperion Herbs IG: @hyperionherbs
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie.com
www.therefinedhippie.com
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Ep 96: Today's topic is one that's a concern for many of us, creating a waste-free future. It's no secret that humans are having a negative impact on the Earth. The good news is that we can turn things around and there are innovators out creating solutions to make that easier for us.
Brad Pedersen is the co-founder and chairman of Pela (peel-ah), a direct to consumer e-commerce company, committed to creating a waste free future. The company created Lomi, an electronic kitchen composter that magically turns your organic waste into dirt while you sleep. Brad and I chat all about his story, composting, Lomi, food waste, and how we can all make small changes that in turn have huge impacts.
Topics Include:
- what is composting
- using flax to create compostable products
- composting at home
- Lomi composting unit
- how to reduce food waste
- landfills
- challenges faced when creating a business that cares about the planet
- out of sight, out of mind
- being a caretaker of the planet
- making a meaningful impact
- effect the change we want to see
Learn more about Lomi
Buy Lomi from Amazon
Lomi IG: @getlomi
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Ep 95: Happy 2023! It's a brand new year and the time to make resolutions! But is this really the best time to do so? On this episode we chat about the Spring Equinox, which is considered "Nature's New Year". We discuss the astrological new year and whether or not it's a better time to set goals. I also discuss my goals and intentions for 2023 and how I am going to accomplish them.
Topics Include:
- setting intentions
- astrological year
- spring equinox
- my goals for 2023
- making excuses
- shifting our mindset
- exercising more
- eating plant-based
- and more!