Episodes
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
All About EMF and 5G with R Blank
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Ep 90: This is an exciting episode as we cover a topic never before discussed on The Refined Hippie Podcast - EMF and 5G!
Our guest is R Blank, an internationally followed expert on issues of EMF, health and safety. R is the CEO of Shield Your Body, which creates products that make it easy and affordable for people to reduce their exposure to wireless radiation from devices like cell phones and laptops. He was inspired to create SYB when he co-authored the best selling book, 'Overpowered', with his father, Dr. Martin Blank, one of the world's leading EMF scientists.
We discuss R's background in software development to his current role as entrepreneur, technologist, podcast host, and advocate for a healthier and safer interaction with technology.
Topics Include:
- R's story
- different types of EMF
- ionizing versus non-ionizing EMF
- living in our modern world
- what is 5G
- smart tech
- bluetooth
- cars and EMF
- infertility
- impact on our immune system
- autoimmune diseases
- how to reduce exposure
- EMF protection products
- EHS (electro hyper sensitive)
- toxic load
- Faraday cages
- R's top 3 EMF protective products
- community Q and A
- Healthier Tech Podcast
- testing for EMF
- and more!
Shield Your Body IG: @shieldyourbody
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Ep 89: On this episode of the podcast we chat with Allison Jade about her story of healing and transformation. Allison has dealt with mental and focus issues since she was a child. Like many kids of the Western world she was prescribed intense pharmaceuticals to "deal" with these problems. This led to low self esteem and self worth, allowing bad people and situations into her life. It wasn't until she found yoga that Allison began to reconnect to herself, creating a gateway towards better health and confidence. However, it was her experience becoming pregnant with her first child that really got the ball rolling, bringing about a whole new level of discovery and healing.
We discuss her transition from being stuck in Big Pharma's vicious cycle to her present-day sense of love, health, and sense of purpose.
Topics Include:
- mind shift after becoming pregnant
- postpartum
- pharmaceutical side effects
- gut health
- healing and gaining confidence
- discovering the impact of glyphosate
- Ultimate Lifestyle Transformation
- common versus normal
- raising plant-based kids
- Purium for breastfeeding moms
- abusive relationships
- weaning off coffee
- pets and disease prevalence
- barley grass
- the founder of Purium
- being of service and finding your purpose
- and more!
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Allison's IG: @allisonjadelight
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Reclaiming Our Health with Alexa Ferguson
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Ep 88: On this episode of the podcast we chat with Alexa Ferguson, an acupuncturist and herbalist, about her story of healing and discovering Traditional Chinese Medicine. Like many of us, she was failed by allopathic medicine and explored different modalities for relieving her ailments. Her journey led her to TCM but also to the power of listening to her body and the impact that relationships and environment have on our overall wellbeing. We chat all about her story and her passion for helping others.
Topics Include:
- moving from Austin, TX to coastal North Carolina
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Qigong
- moving meditation
- acupuncture
- herbal medicine
- healing power of music, frequency, and vibrations
- getting to the root cause
- listening to your body
- impact of relationships on our health
- cordyceps
- mushrooms
- entheogens
- ayahuasca and her experience doing a ceremony
- EMF and 5G
- sense of community
- Rife frequency therapy
- Alexa's passion for helping women heal
- and more!
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie.com
My website: therefinedhippie.com
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Living a Better Life with Jeannette Ms. FitVegan
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Ep 87: 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 Instagram: @ms.fitvegan
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Life Update: Surviving a Kitchen Renovation
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Ep 86: 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!
IG: @therefinedhippie
Friday Apr 01, 2022
From Hunter to Animal Activist with Chris - The Vegan Sheepdog
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Ep 85: 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 IG: @thevegansheepdog
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Getting to the Root Cause of Disease with Dr. Tenesha Wards
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Ep 84: 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
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Life Update
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Ep 83: Spring is on the horizon, making it the perfect time to set new intentions! On this quick and 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
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Longer, Happier, and Healthier Living with Tim James
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Ep 82: 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 the journey 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!
Use coupon code refinedhippie for a discount!
Tim's IG: @chemicalfreebodyguy
The Refined Hippie IG: @therefinedhippie
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Current Events: GMO Rebranding and Lolita the Orca
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Ep 81: 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
Mayor Levine Cava: mayor@miamidade.gov
phone to call (305)375-5071
USDA Florida Field Station: bryan.kluever@usda.gov
IG: @therefinedhippie