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Holly Priestly is a freelance writer, ghost writer, outdoor enthusiast + intense follower of the universes messages to her.  She spent the last 3 years living in her van with her dog traveling around the United States (of course I loved this). We talk about everything from following your souls mission, intentional living, what it was like livign in a van (during COVID) + SO SO much more. If you are looking for a conversation about how to live consciously + with intention start here + then go listen to her podcast deliberate living (and give her a 5 star review). Also if you haven't rated + reviewed strong + unfiltered do it now :)  Follow Holly on IG @holly.c.priestly + me @dmkep_ Make it a great week!

Christine Reed is a long-distance backpacker and author of the memoir, Alone in Wonderland. She shares her personal journey from sedentary office worker to rugged outdoorswoman in hopes of inspiring others to see something bigger for themselves-- whatever that may be. But also to remind us that a good story is about sharing something of ourselves and connecting with others. She's found in the outdoor community the first place that ever felt like home.  Find her on IG @ruggedoutdoorswoman You can follow me @dmkep_ + @empoweredmedicine

Katie Conners + I connected because of level TEN coaching. She has been working with one of their coaches (John) for two years now + she has become a completely different person.  She smiles more, has imporved her mental health, has better health/biomarkers + has lost ove 120 pounds.  She learned how to put in hard work + consistency + has developed habits that will last a lifetime.  Follow Katie @Kaytee519 on instagram + me @dmkep_ (temporary change). Rate + review the podcast if you haven't already. Make it a great rest of the week + weekend. Learn more about @leveltencoaching + how to work with one of their coaches. Click here to vist their website

Sara Howe is a dog mom, wife, certified occupational therapy assistant, certified personal trainer & certified health coach. The unique thing about Sara is that she’s a stroke & traumatic brain injury survivor due to a car accident when she was 19 years old. After going through a near death experience & going through recovery from all of her injuries she has a new perspective on life. During her recovery she realized the importance of taking care of mental health & after going through her own disordered eating struggles she has now started her own business to help women to discover their best selves. We both agree that our health isn’t a quick fix & it’s not like Amazon prime where it shows up in two days. Health is a life long commitment & one that Sara is very passionate about & believes that she has found her true calling.

My friend Shelby from level 10 coaching is BACK. Today we tackled a topic that we are both SO freaking passionate about: helping people get answers + appropriate evaluations from their healthcare providers.  If you've been around a while you know how passionate I am about helping people get answers + not bandaids for their health. We walk you through some scenarios, listener/follower questions etc. We give you some simple REAL tangible things you can say to your doctor to show them you're advocating for yourself + to get the testing + answers you deserve  As always nothing in my podcast episodes is meant as medical advice. INFORMATION ONLY.  Follow Shelby on instagram @stronglikeshelby + @leveltencoacing. Follow me on instagram as well @danielle.kepics + @empowered.medicine You can also sign up for my FREE newsletter where I send out tons of free educational content to help you be the CEO of your own health. Click HERE

Karly Newman has been navigating the challenges of MS for the past 21 years since developing symptoms at the age of 12. Though she’s experienced setbacks in her disease process, she’s become passionate about the power of lifestyle modifications to improve her quality on life an alleviate some of the symptoms of her disease. This has meant adapting often to find joy in different forms of movement, setting boundaries, seeking to find balance among life’s many demands, and more recently seeking support from the MS community. An avid backpacker, hiker and all around outdoor enthusiast, Karly hopes to move past her recent challenges with the disease and find a new stasis.    MS is an autoimmune condition which damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. While there are common symptoms such as fatigue, every individual’s experience with the disease is unique. If you’re interested in any of the organizations or groups mentioned during the show, or if you want to reach out, feel free to send Karly a message on Instagram at @karlyhuff.    Some of the organizations mentioned: Can Do MS: offers webinars, group and individual coaching with a range of healthcare providers at no cost  https://www.cando-ms.org/ @candomultiplesclerosis  National MS Society: has tons of information about various topics including research, different disease modifying therapies, etc.  https://www.nationalmssociety.org/ @mssociety   

Ashley Ball (formerly Broderick) is the co-founder of Ballistic Performance and one of my dearest friends.  She is also pregnant with her first child!  Today we sit down and catch up some (we are both so busy!), what her pregnancy has been like-- the struggles + the good, what her training/nutrition has looked like + what its like to be in a changing body.  Check them out on instagram @ballistic.performance or their website: www.trainballistic.com  Follow me @danielle.kepics + also @empowered.medicine  Please rate + review the podcast if things are resonating with you <3   

Danielle Mellor is an aries + my birthday twin, strong AF female,  assistant w/ level 10 coaching and also works on her own as a nutrition coach.  She sits down today to talk about her struggles through an abusive relationship.  The narcissim, the gaslighting-- all the ugly stuff no one ever talks about.  Find her on the gram: @mell.nourished.strength  Find me @danielle.kepics + @empowered.medicine.  Rate + review the podcast + god speed surviving springing ahead :)

Heidi Oien + I connected through instagram + I quickly gravitated towards her. She is a nurse of 20+ years, mom, wife and so much more.    We touch on the downfalls of medicine/healthcare, reflect on COVID and so much more. If you haven't already rate + review the podcast + if something resonantes with you please share with a friend :) 

Dr. Natalie Underberg is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and the founder of The PCOS Doc. With a doctorate of Chiropractic and advanced training through the Institute of Functional Medicine, Natalie is a leader in the women’s health space. She has helped hundreds of women reverse the symptoms of their PCOS and get pregnant naturally through her group program, The PCOS Collective, and her 1 on 1 tailored holistic approach.   Between a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), chronic respiratory symptoms, and chronic fatigue for most of her life, Dr. Natalie is no stranger to health challenges. Throughout these trials, she sought treatment from dozens of doctors, who never seemed to give her concrete answers to what was really causing her to feel the terrible way she was. The frustration of not being heard by her doctors has led her to pursue a career in Functional Medicine and to truly listen to the concerns of her patients.  Since then she has made it her life mission to educate, empower, and advocate for women who also struggle with PCOS and the myriad of effects it can have on one’s life. Join us as we rant away (#lutealphaseproblems) + also chat up our friend Nicole Jardim (who is also a period wizard)  Follow Natalie on IG: @the.pcos.doc + you can find her website at https://www.pcosdoc.com/blog 

Jessica Cahill is a friend, nutrition coach, badass human + someone who is not vegan enough for the vegans or crossfit enough for the crossfiters.  Don't try and put this woman into a box.  She isn't going to fit! We talk about the detriment effects of 75 hard and how its not sustainable.  Even more family estrangement, boundaries, relationships-- its all in here :) Jess is an incredible human and I loved this conversation-- she will be back :) Follow her on instagram @jesss.cahhh Work with Jess: click here

Shelby Peterson is a wealth of knowledge + super fun human. She is currently a nutrition coach with level 10 coaching.  Prior to moving solely to the online space Shelby trained in person until the pandemic hit. She worked her ass off to get noticed by level 10 + when Joelle (CEO) was hiring she earned that spot!   Follow shelboy on IG: @stronglikeshelby Apply for coaching with level 10: click here Rate + review the podcast. Share + tag us on social if you enjoy the episode! Make it a great week y'all!

Jen Norris is a retired member of the Air Force, a mental health advocate, partner + fur baby mom.   Sit back.  We talk about it all in thie espiode whether its controversial or not.  Politics, religion, suicide, death, mental health, sexual assault, military justice issues etc etc etc.  Find her on instagram @military_crime. Find me @danielle.kepics + @empowered.medicine (small announcement in introduction) If you haven't rate + review the podcast :)  Make it a great week!

First + foremost NO shame to anyone who has implants or any kind of plastic surgery. Y'all do you, I support you.  My goal with this episode was to educate + inform the general public how prominent this actually is + the ways in which it impacts someone.  Mental health, physical health, etc. Brittany McKenna went through every other possible explaination before finally figuring out it was literally her breast implants making her sick.  If you have hesitations or question this validity listen to her story. THIS is informed consent. If you are thinking about getting implants I would 100% listen to her story.  Thank you for sharing your story Brittany!!

Jenna Longoria is a Board Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) passionate about women’s hormonal health. Through her own struggles with PCOS + endometriosis + not getting any answers except the birth control pill from conventional doctors she took her health into her own hands. Now she helps women through private  + group coaching to help them get answers, not bandaids. She has FREE 3 day hormone program starting TOMORROW so check that out and everything she has to offer! website: www.jennalongoria.com IG: @theperiodguru FREE Hormone Reset <-- click here to take advantage of all her knowledge :) Follow me @danielle.kepics And please if you enjoy the podcast leave a rating + review! 

Sara Hayes was a high level high school and collegiate cross country runner. Feeling unsatisfied in her 9-5 she turned her passions for movement and mindfulness into her full time job.  Sara works with any and all humans and helps them center mindfulness and positive habits into their exercise and movement.  We talk about everything from disordered exercise/eating, mindfulness, advocacy with your doctor and even some about postpartum depression (shes a new mom, too!) Check out Mindful Miles https://www.mindfulmilesrunning.com/about Follow her on instagram @coachsarahayes Follow me on instagram @danielle.kepics Rate + review the podcast Have a great week!

Melissa Vasikauskas is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in helping individuals who fall somewhere on the disordered eating spectrum find peace with food + body image. She describes disordered eating + disordered behaviors so well + I think this episode will be so helpful for anyone who has EVER struggled with diet culture, food rules/restrictions, + finding peace with nutrition.  There are SO many good nuggets from her in this episode + she will definitely be coming back!  Follow her @embodied.nourishment Follow me @danielle.kepics Rate + review the podcast.  Connect with Melissa if you want to work with her <3

Brenna Davey was popular. So popular I brought her back for an impromptu episode.  Y'all may be hearing from her semi-regularly! We go deep into the second and third order effects of COVID with mental health, loneliness, social skills, child development etc. We also get to know Brenna little better and about her history in work as a LCSW in probation as well as at level one trauma center at the very start of COVID.  ENJOY!! (PS I'm not sure what the muffled sounds were at the beginning but I'm lazy on my editing ;) Rate + review the podcast PLEASE :):)  Hit me up on instagram @danielle.marie Have a great week!

Janene Borandi is a doctor of acupuncture medicine and one of my dearest friends. We met randomly snowboarding about two years ago now and instantly connected over our passion for wanting to help people lead healthier lives.  I FINALLY sit down and talk to her on the podcast + get into everything:  How does acupuncture work? What is Qi (chi)? Why do acupuncturist look at your tongue? The 5 elements Whats missing in Western Medicine And so much more. We talked for a long time + you need to listen to this whole thing because her last statement was absolutely incredible (so was the whole thing!!) Find her at www.theacupuncturist.org or on instagram @the.acupunc Follow me on instagram @danielle.kepics + take 10 seconds to rate the podcast especially if this episode speaks to you! Make it a great of the week!

This conversation blew me out of the water and is one of the most favorite episodes I have recorded and I think I made a friend for life in Brenna Davey.  Brenna and I connected through the good old powers of the internet and I went out on a limb and asked her to chat on the podcast because she seemed like an interesting human. This conversation has encompassed so accurately many of my views and core beliefs. From mental health, nutrition, trauma, mental health, alcohol and yes-- even politics.  Thank you, Brenna for a great conversation and for your vulnerability that I know will resonate with so many people and help them along their journey.  If you haven't already rate + review the podcast please :)  Hit me up on instagram @danielle.kepics Make it a great week!