Move Nourished Podcast

In this episode of the Move Nourished podcast, I discuss the common feeling of overwhelm many face when trying to start self-care habits. I provides strategic advice on beginning with small, manageable steps that still create meaningful changes, based on the principle known as the "zone of optimal difficulty." I’ll emphasize high ROI interventions like supplements and herbal formulas, which require less effort but offer significant...

Tension is an often misunderstood concept when it comes to our bodies.

In today's chat, we argue that tension, contrary to popular belief, is not all bad and plays a critical role in our movement and stability. First we must destigmatise tension and embrace the importance of strategic, functional tension. Our conversation then shifts to the potential negative impacts of tension when it becomes maladaptive. We explore concepts like ...

In this episode of the Move Nourish podcast, we delve into the topic of eco anxiety, exploring its various emotional states and critiquing how it's currently conceptualized in research. We emphasize the need for a more holistic and embodied approach and highlight the potential of these emotions to mobilize collective action against environmental destruction.

We discuss the metaphor of elements in understanding digestion, focusing this time on water and earth. We highlight the importance of hydration, mucosa, and tissue integrity, and discuss the role of umami-rich foods in maintaining gut health. We also touch upon 'leaky gut' syndrome, the benefits of collagen, and suggest dietary practices to improve digestion.

For support in healing from chronic condi...

We delve into the vast topic of digestive health, illustrating the intricate relationship between digestion and holistic wellbeing. Using metaphors associated with elements of fire and air, the hosts explain the role of 'digestive fire', metabolism and motility in facilitating digestion. They mention how certain herbs enhance the digestive process by stimulating blood flow, secretion of digestive enzymes, and contribu...

We discuss the concept of 'Salutogenics'. Coined by researcher Aaron Antonovsky, Salutogenics explores health promoting practices carried out for their inherent worth, highlighting health as more than just the absence of disease. Alyssa and Forest delve into how understanding stress response and having the right resources can lead to advancements in health. They also touch on managing stressors through developing bene...

We delve deep into the concept of stress and how we can understand it through our unique 'Baking the Cake' model. We discuss components of stress, breaking down our responses to it and the various elements like coping mechanisms, resources, the stressor itself, and recovery. We emphasize the importance of being *resourced* when it comes to stress management. Subscribe for upcoming episodes where we explore topics like...

In this episode, Alyssa and Forest continue their discussion on 'Grounded Generalism', promoting diversification of skills and knowledge for overall wellbeing. The two clinical herbalists and wellness enthusiasts explore how humans evolved as generalists, the balance between specialization and generalization, and the implications for health, diet, and movement. They underscore the value of being a 'Jack-of-all-trades, master of a f...

Why it's often better to be a jack-of-all-trades than a niche expert (and why we need both!). Big takeaway: being a generalist gives you agency and access and empowers you to make better decisions about your health. 

Show Notes

Here's the book we mention in the episode (highly recommend!):

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

In this episode, we debunk 6 harmful myths about the plants labeled as "adaptogens" and explain why their current use is more than just ineffective.

True healing from chronic fatigue takes time and support - work with us to comprehensively address all the factors that drive fatigue, from stress to sleep to nutrient deficiencies.  

Get ready to unlearn everything you’ve ever heard about “adrenal fatigue.” We break down why it’s not (spoiler alert) a real thing at all, what’s actually behind your symptoms, and why failing to make the distinction can cause way more harm than good.

For more, check out this article from Alyssa, and stay tuned for the next 3 episodes in this series!

Our nervous system is constantly seeking to adapt to and be more efficient at our movements - it can powerfully facilitate improvement, but it can also get us stuck in patterns of imbalance.

To learn more about working with us 1-on-1 to correct dysfunctional movement patterns and cultivate sustainable, pain-free ones, head here.

Elimination diets are the gold standard for figuring out if you have an issue or sensitivity to a certain food. Here’s how to navigate that without worsening disordered eating, from 10 years of personal and professional experience.

If you'd like help navigating the process of elimination and reintroduction as part of achieving optimal health, let's work together. 

Part 3 of 3: Resilience. Ever wondered how you can use herbal remedies to speed tissue recovery, curb soreness and inflammation, and lower training stress? We got you - in this 3-part series, we discuss how to safely and effectively use herbs to support each of the 3 R’s of Recovery - Rest, Resources and Resilience.

To learn more about working with us 1-on-1 to improve your recovery and performance, check out our website. 

Part 2 of 3: Resources. Ever wondered how you can use herbal remedies to speed tissue recovery, curb soreness and inflammation, and lower training stress? We got you - in this 3-part series, we discuss how to safely and effectively use herbs to support each of the 3 R’s of Recovery - Rest, Resources and Resilience.

To learn more about working with us 1-on-1 to improve your recovery and performance, check out our website. 

Part 1 of 3: Rest. Ever wondered how you can use herbal remedies to speed tissue recovery, curb soreness and inflammation, and lower training stress? We got you - in this 3-part series, we discuss how to safely and effectively use herbs to support each of the 3 R’s of Recovery - Rest, Resources and Resilience. 

To learn more about working with us 1-on-1 to improve your recovery top to bottom, check out our website.