Loving Wellness is your compass to embracing a holistic approach to health—one that extends love not only to your body and spirit but also ripples it outward to those around you.
Join registered dietitian and your wellness BFF, Ava Nouri, as she dives deep into all the ways you can practice Loving Wellness in your own life through both solo episodes and interviews with experts in many fields. With new conversations released every Wednesday, this podcast is here to help you thrive beyond your limits and live in alignment with your healthiest, happiest self!
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90. How to Build Strong Foundations for Happy Hormones & Optimal Progesterone Production with Meg Langston, FNTP
Season 2 · Episode 10
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • Duration 57:47
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I'm talking to Meg Langston. Meg is a holistic nutritional therapy practitioner, root cause protocol consultant, and restorative wellness practitioner. She works to help women restore their metabolic health in order to have balanced hormones, restore symptomless periods, and recover from digestive dysfunction.
In the episode, we cover:
The key foundations for healthy hormones
How to naturally support progesterone production
Hidden stressors that deplete progesterone levels
Easy ways to minimize stressors on the body
Eating enough & optimizing macronutrient balance
Essential nutrients for progesterone production & best food sources
How to plan a day of eating for healthy hormones
How to slow down, honor life’s rhythms, and focus on simplicity
The power of a slow morning
The importance of fun for health & how to have more fun in life
Supporting liver health for hormone balance
How to support minerals to minimize stress on the body
Easy ways to get more sodium & potassium for thyroid, adrenal, & blood sugar health
When to consider functional lab testing
Is there such a thing as fully “healed,” or are we always on a healing journey?
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
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89. Liver Health 101: How to Support Your Liver Naturally
Season 2 · Episode 9
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 28:26
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I’m diving deep into all things liver health— why supporting the liver is so essential, and how to do so naturally without jumping straight to extreme cleanses or detoxes.
In the episode, I break down:
The many functions your liver carries out daily to keep you healthy
Signs & symptoms of a sluggish liver
The connection between liver health, hormones, digestion, and blood sugar
How bile flow impacts detoxification & why you might need to support it
Everyday toxins that burden your liver (and how to reduce exposure)
The best foods, nutrients, and herbs for optimal liver function
I also share practical, easy-to-implement habits that will help lighten the load on your liver so you can feel more energized and balanced. If you're dealing with bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn skin and hormone issues, this episode will help you uncover the hidden role your liver plays— and give you simple, effective ways to support it for lasting wellness. As always, thank you for listening!
80. Utilizing the Power of Detoxification, Neo-Emotional Release, & Spiritual Practices for True Healing with Eva Hooft
Season 1 · Episode 80
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 01:08:18
In this episode of Loving Wellness, I'm chatting with Eva Hooft. Eva is a Holistic Health & Detox Coach, CRT Practitioner, Neo Emotional Release facilitator and Breathwork and Sound healer. In her work, she focuses on detoxing the mind, body, and spirit to bring people back into total body alignment through different holistic modalities such as intestinal, gallbladder and liver flushes, parasite & heavy metal cleanses, as well as the foundational emotional work. Her focus is on reconnecting you to your highest self and she is here to help you embody your true power.
In the episode, we cover:
Detox 101- what is detoxification, why do we need to support it, and how it’s much more than just going on a cleanse
How to support your body’s natural detox pathways
Parasites- why are so many people talking about them and are they really the root cause to health issues?
How to clear parasites out of the body without having to do a parasite cleanse & the terrain theory
Why the way we talk to ourselves MATTERS and how to change your mindset around food from restriction to abundance
How to determine if a health decision is out of love or out of fear
Reconnecting back to your intuition so you can make health choices that work for you
How to stop outsourcing your healing to others
Neo-emotional release: what it is & why emotional healing is a key part of the healing journey
Spiritual growth & how it relates to the physical body
The spiritual ego and how to let go of it
The importance of community and relationships for true healing
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I am talking all about blood sugar balance! In the episode, I break down what blood sugar is, why we should care about it, symptoms and signs of blood sugar dysregulation, the primary hormones that impact blood sugar in the body, and the root causes of insulin resistance. I then share 15 easy-to-implement tips to help with blood sugar balance! I also talk about labs you can order to get a better idea about your blood sugar control, and I share my honest opinion on & personal experience with tracking blood sugar with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). As always, thank you for listening!
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If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
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78. How to Regulate Your Emotions, Detach from Negative Thoughts, & Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Arasteh Gatchpazian
Season 1 · Episode 78
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 01:09:33
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am talking to Arasteh Gatchpazian. Arasteh is a recent psychology PhD graduate who specialized in the study of emotions and how we regulate them in stressful contexts. She is also a content creator (@arasteh) and uses her platform to inspire and educate her community with lifestyle, mental health, and beauty content.
In the episode, we cover:
Arasteh’s journey getting a PhD in psychology & lessons she learned along the way
Evidence-based strategies to regulate your emotions & detach from negative thoughts
How to deal with negative self talk and doubt
Preventing burnout and the importance of taking breaks
How to overcome imposter syndrome
Tools to help boost your confidence from within
Navigating being a student in your mid-twenties & pursuing higher education
Why comparison can actually sometimes be a good thing
How to balance a full-time job with a side hustle & how Arasteh balanced being a full-time student with content creation
Tips for becoming a content creator
Best tools for managing your time
How to maintain your mental health with social media
A candid conversation about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures- is getting work done mutually exclusive with self love?
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I am talking all about STRESS! Im the episode, I share more on my personal stress journey and how I've made massive improvements in my own stress levels. I cover what stress actually is, how our body's stress response system (HPA axis) works, how stress impacts our health, and the many different physical, mental, emotional, and environmental stressors we may be experiencing. I also share more about my holistic approach to effectively dealing with stress, mindset shifts to help with stress management, my top tips for minimizing physical stressors on the body, and easy ways to mitigate the day-to-day stressors that are inevitable in life! As always, thank you for listening!
76. How to Find True Balance, Boost Self Esteem, Uncover Your Purpose, and Navigate Life's Transitions in Your 20s & Beyond with Jennifer Teplin, LCSW
Season 1 · Episode 76
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 • Duration 01:07:41
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am talking to Jennifer Teplin, LCSW. Jennifer is the founder of Manhattan Wellness, a boutique psychotherapy practice in NYC. She started the practice in 2018 with the goal of helping young professionals navigate life transitions in their 20's and 30's with ease and has grown the practice to over 22 therapists. She holds a masters degree from Columbia University and has been featured in several notable publications including Cosmopolitan, Oprah Magazine & Huffington Post. Her ability to relate to women and make them feel as though they are speaking to a trusted friend and not a therapist has allowed her to build trust with and help thousands of clients.
In the episode, we cover:
What does working with a therapist *actually* look like?
When is the best time to start therapy (this may surprise you!)
Who should work with a therapist?
Do therapists give advice?
Navigating your twenties
How to stop comparing yourself to others immediately (ESPECIALLY in your twenties)
How to boost your self esteem & confidence
Tips to help you uncover your purpose and passions
What to do when you’re working a job you hate
Finding TRUE balance & what it actually looks like to have “balance” in life
How to deal with the pressures of social media
How to determine if you have a healthy relationship with social media (& tips to improve yours if you don’t)
Navigating adult friendships and romantic relationships
How to enjoy the present moment wherever you’re at in life
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I am covering all things digestion! In the episode, I share why it's so important to focus on supporting digestion, and I get into all of my favorite tips to help you improve your digestion naturally, both during meals and in general. I also cover some easy ways to minimize common digestive symptoms including gas, bloating, reflux, and constipation. As always, thank you for listening!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
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74. Understanding Quantum Biology to Optimize Circadian Rhythms, Mitochondrial Health, & Leptin Regulation with Carrie Bennett, MS
Season 1 · Episode 74
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 • Duration 01:09:09
In this week’s episode of Loving Wellness, I am joined by quantum biology expert Carrie Bennett. As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia. After her first child was born, she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog. Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, and certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, and breathing coach, she still couldn't find the root of her issues. That's when she found quantum biology. Now, as an online educator, clinician, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment by applying quantum health strategies around light, water, electrons, and mitochondrial support. Given these tools, clients who have spent years trying to improve their health—just as Carrie did—finally experience powerful healing and lasting benefits.
In the episode, we cover:
What is quantum health?
Why circadian practices should be the foundation of any wellness routine & how to optimize your circadian rhythm
When are the best times to get light exposure for optimal health?
The key time of day to get sunlight specifically for gut, brain, & thyroid health
How to properly block artificial blue light & the best blue light blocking glasses
The truth about melatonin and vitamin D supplements
Myths about sun exposure & why we shouldn’t be afraid of the sun
Why you may want to rethink wearing sunglasses
Leptin: the crucial hormone no one’s talking about
Signs you have leptin resistance and how to optimize leptin levels
All about mitochondrial health & tips to boost mitochondrial function and energy + decrease inflammation
EMFs and the role they play in mitochondrial dysfunction
The science behind grounding / earthing
73. Simplify Your Diet: The Ultimate Guide to Eating More Whole Foods
Season 1 · Episode 73
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 • Duration 34:22
In this week’s solo episode of Loving Wellness, I am sharing all of my favorite tips on how to actually incorporate more whole foods in your diet! We're often told we need to "prioritize whole foods" but aren't given the tools to actually integrate this dietary advice into our lives, so in today's episode, I break down the exact step-by-step process I walk my clients through as we work on eating more whole foods. I share practical tools and resources to help you simplify your diet and make healthy eating easier, and I also share about the importance of starting with a positive, loving intention in the process of cleaning up your diet. As always, thank you for listening!
Click here for the food prep e-book I mentioned in the episode created by my talented friend, Becci Neumann!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
Subscribe to the Ava Nouri Wellness newsletter here!
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I am currently accepting clients for 1:1 wellness & nutrition coaching. Click here to work with me!
Follow me @avanouriwellness on Instagram and TikTok for more wellness content:
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