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 Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Today’s guest is no stranger to health issues, as she’s experienced them as a teenager and as an adult.
After having her 4th child, Kristen Bowen started experiencing urinary incontinence. She did what many women are told to do and had surgery. Immediately after (and even during the procedure itself) Kristen’s most traumatic health journey began. She started experiencing seizures, was unable to walk, confined to a wheelchair, her hair was falling out, and she got down to 74 pounds. As she searched for answers her family was running through their savings, going from doctor to doctor, even visiting the Mayo Clinic and Stanford, but no one was able to help her. It wasn’t until getting to their wit's end, both financially and emotionally, that they finally received some answers from a PA willing to dig deep. And while her major symptoms improved, there was still work to be done!
Kristen's story took a powerful turn after a friend suggested soaking in magnesium. Not only did the magnesium help her truly recover, but it sparked a new passion and mission! She created her own company, Living the Good Life Naturally, sourcing the very best magnesium possible to help people everywhere obtain this essential mineral in the most effective and efficient way, through the skin!
Topics Include:
- building a strong foundation
- taking responsibility for our health and how to get started
- what happens when we’re magnesium deficient
- what strips magnesium
- magnesium today versus our grandparents time
- oral magnesium versus transdermal magnesium
- long term consequence of oral magnesium supplements
- "cell saturation"
- what happens to body once you do get magnesium
- when and how often to soak in magnesium
- magnesium “burn rate”
- epson salt versus transdermal soak
- how to source magnesium
- prioritizing yourself
- finding and experiencing gratitude
- “The Artist Way” book
- benefits of journaling
- how she started her company
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Living the Good Life Naturally
IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Mental health is a big topic these days and it should be. Honestly it should be discussed even more. And not just how it’s increasing, but WHY it’s happening at such alarming rates. Of course there’s the obvious state of the world that is playing a huge role, but mental health issues have been on the rise for decades and effect people as young at 6 years old. Today we’re going to chat all about it!
Topics Include:
- The Impact of the Microbiome and Mental State
- Gut Brain Connection
- Benefits of Nature
- Technology
- Human Interaction
- Foods to Incorporate for Mental Well Being
IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Ep 63: Dr. Francisco Contreras is a cancer specialist renowned for integrating alternative therapies with conventional cancer treatment. He's treated tens of thousands of patients from over 60 countries seeking alternative cancer treatment at his Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico. On this episode we chat all about Dr. Contreras' hospital, how he got into medicine, the hospitals' philosophy, and alternative cancer treatments. We also get into the role diet plays on cancer, animal based foods versus plant-based nutrition, and sugar. Dr. Contreras explains to us the impact of our minds, emotions, and the power of simply having hope!
Dr. Contreras is an author of over 12 books including his newest release "The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer."
Topics Include:
- Alternative therapies
- PET scans
- Sugar and cancer
- Toxins from the food industry
- Vitamin C
- Diabetes
- Emotional and spiritual needs
- How patents and FDA approval works
- Impact of traumatic experiences on our bodies
- Dysfunctional immune systems
- The power of positive thought
- The placebo and no-cebo effect
- Animal products and what they do to cancer
- Role of diet in general
- Plant-based diet and cancer
- Dr. Contreras' most memorable cancer stories
Oasis of Hope IG: @oasisofhopehospital
Rebecca's IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Ep 62: Tracey Winn is a holistic lifestyle coach who, like many of us, became passionate about wellness because of her own traumatic healing journey. Tracey tried various alternative healing modalities, including herbs and chiropractic care, both of which had profound results, transforming her body and life. We chat about her experience, when she recognized the devastating toll stress was having on her body, and how she reclaimed her health. We talk about herbalism, plant medicine, and the power of plants.
Other topics we discuss include:
- glyphosate and its impact on our bodies
- gut health
- the “c” word
- impact of the mind, body, spirit
- detoxing
- media manipulation
- suppression of information
- biowarfare
- censorship of natural healing
- gut health, allergies, and skin issues
- tips for gaining more peace
- our addition to technology/phones
- yoga
Tracey's IG: @traceywinnwellnes
Rebecca’s IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Ep 61: Animal rights activist and long time restauranteur John Adamson has owned many restaurants through the years, but his newest venture, Neon Tiger, is quite special, it's fully vegan! This is the first vegan dinner and cocktail spot in Charleston, SC.
John's road to veganism looks similar to many of ours, finding bread crumbs here and there of videos and photos revealing the true nature of the animal agriculture industry, and being appalled at what he saw. After following Goats of Anarchy (goat rescue) on IG and recognizing the complex emotions these animals experienced John couldn't look back! He's now fighting for the animals by doing what he does best, creating a unique dining experience, this time with no animals being harmed.
John and I chat about many topics which include:
- What sparked John's path to veganism
- Big Pharma
- Acidic versus Alkaline Diet
- Natural Healing
- Herbal Remedies
- Environmental benefits of veganism
- Ins and Outs of opening a vegan restaurant
- Manipulation of information and controlling the narrative
- Animal Agriculture
- How we all can speak up for the animals
Neon Tiger IG: @neon_tiger_
John IG: @cheaphotel
Rebecca IG: @therefinedhippie
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Ep 60: In holistic health we often say that healing is all about the mind, body, and spirit. Today's episode we dive into the spirituality side of holistic health, a newer topic for the podcast.
Kat Wojtasinski is a health and fitness coach who, like many of us, has had her own share of struggles. It's been fitness, nutrition, and faith that have been her saving grace, helping her overcome whatever difficulties come her way. We discuss her spiritual path, how to approach spirituality, the difference between spirituality versus spiritualism, and confronting our true selves. We get into organized religion guilt, breaking the formulated structure, choosing your faith, and how different the journey may look for each of us.
We also talk about yoga, fitness, prophetic dreams, near death experiences, attachment to the physical world, how to start creating some spiritual discipline, and more! It's a fun yet deep conversation you don't want to miss!
@katw.offical
@therefinedhippie.com
www.therefinedhippie.com
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Ep 59: I think we can all agree that it's better to live a healthy long life rather than a long sick life, right? Today's podcast guest is passionate about just that. Daniel E. Kennedy is a healthcare executive, counselor, author, filmmaker, and most recently the creator and director of a new docuseries, Healthy Long Life. Each episode of the series showcases different parts of the world to uncover their health and longevity secrets. Daniel and I discuss what sparked his passion for disease prevention, when and why it began, and how it's changed. We chat about what he learned while filming the series, surprises he discovered, and the top 5 ways we can all add healthy years to our lives.
You can access the docuseries via Amazon or on AppleTV by searching and downloading their app - Healthy Long Life.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Ep 58: The New Year is always a great time to make changes. Many are going plant-based for the first time, some just want to revamp their already existing plant-based lifestyle, but whatever it is this quick bonus episode will give some tips and recommendations. I chat about the reasons you might have cravings (hint: it's actually your microbiome), giving up dairy/cheese, my favorite cheese brands, milk alternatives, and more! And remember, it’s not about perfection, but perseverance!
My Favorite Documentaries to Get You on Track
IG: @therefinedhippie
www.therefinedhippie.com
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Ep 57: 2020 has been one of the most insane years of most of our lives. On this episode I reflect on the year for me as well as my intentions for the year to come. I chat about my goals and how we all can implement and stick with lifestyle changes for the new year!
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Ep 56: The breath has many names, life force and prana to name a few. But can it really have that powerful of an impact on our bodies? Lauren Levine is the guru of diaphragmatic breath work, helping clients transform their bodies and restore it to its natural state. Tapping into our breath system can help with neck pain, pelvic floor issues, prolapse, low belly pooch, panic attacks, and more. On today's episode we chat all about the benefits of this life altering work along with Lauren's path in teaching it.
Lauren is an accomplished professional ballet dancer, having studied and danced all over the country. She was even a Radio City Rockette! We discuss her life as a ballet dancer, sommelier, believing in the process, and how we can all tap into our life force, the breath!
Lauren's IG: @laurenlevinemovement
@therefinedhippie