Synopsis
An unapologetic approach to alternative health, wellness, life, relationships, and personal growth
Episodes
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Episode 12: Interviewing Our Moms and Performative Wellness: Is it stressing you out?
24/06/2019 Duration: 01h09minIn Episode 12, we start off with an interview with our moms. Its a tad late for Mother's Day, but here we are nonetheless. We'll dive into questions about their childhoods, what influences their parenting style, and they'll dish the dirt on us. Then, stay tuned for a really really great subject: Performative Wellness. Do you feel compelled to post about everything you do to stay fit or healthy? Do you feel pressured to do things just because everyone else on social media is? Is it even healthy to do all those things? Listen for this awesome subject and our take on how this phenomenon, performative wellness, is actually MORE stressful, despite people thinking they are doing self care activities. You can also listen on: iTunes Questions or something you want to share with us? You can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Episode 11: Dr Brian Lum and Visceral Manipulation in Chiropractice Practice
11/06/2019 Duration: 54minIn Episode 11, we are interviewing Dr Brian Lum, a doctor of chiropractic medicine who practices at Functional Medicine Institute in Shawnee Mission, KS. Dr Lum will describe how what he does, visceral manipulation and fascia work, and why it can be so effective for healing not just soft tissues, but past physical and emotional traumas. We share our experiences of weird things that happened during our treatments at his office (in a good way!) and who this type of chiropractic care may be right for. Then we'll talk about a couple of products this week: Kristina's husband got her these gorgeous silk (WASHABLE!!) pj's and Sarah found this AMAZING face scrub for $4.99 at Trader Joe's. (the link will take you to Amazon, where it costs more, so unless there isn't a Trader Joe's in your area, go to the actual store to buy it!!) You can also listen here: iTunes Questions or something you want to share with us? You can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Episode 10: Kids and Weightlifting
07/05/2019 Duration: 42minA weighty subject. Ok, that was a bad pun. This week we're talking about kids and lifting weights, and why its good for them. We'll educate you a little on what weightlifting is and is not, though. And what kids can do and shouldn't do. We'll also talk a little about the benefits of kids weightlifting, like confidence, self esteem, and focus. We mention some resources for finding someone in your area who is qualified and trustworthy, if you're interested in getting your kids into strength sports: Brand X Method (Jeff and Mikki Martin run a second-to-none program that has some awesome information and tools for parents who are interested in learning more about this, and finding a qualified coach. In the Kansas City area, in no specific order: Kristina gave a shout out to Jerrell Barber @ Strength Guild (olympic lifting, general conditioning) Sarah recommended Kansas City Barbell (general strength training, olympic lifting, and powerlifting) and Anna Martin at KC Weightlifting (olympic liftin
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Episode 9: Jill Cockson - Bars, Drink Trends, and Nailing Your Niche
29/04/2019 Duration: 01h05minIn Episode 9, Kristina and Sarah get to interview a phenomenal human being: Jill Cockson, majority owner of Swordfish Tom's, a speakeasy in Kansas City. Jill has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and this is not the first bar of which she has been the proprietor. Her concept at Swordfish Tom's is so unique, yet has broken down pre-conceived notions about what a bar or craft cocktail establishment can be. We'll discuss some trends in the drink industry that have shaped how she has selected ingredients and spirits to carry, as well as how, as a woman entrepreneur, she has applied her unique perspective to her business model, in a male dominated industry. *This is Sarah, and I feel compelled to apologize because I didn't realize I referred to Whistle Pig as "Whiskey Pig" (I have no idea why, I know better, I promise!) You can locate Jill and Swordfish Tom's online here: IG: @swordfishtomkc IG: @jillcockson Swordfish Tom's on Facebook You can also listen to this episode here: iTunes Questio
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Bonus Episode: Alkaline water
25/04/2019 Duration: 27minWell, this one gets a little...off topic. We digress a few times. But its all about whether or not alkaline water is living up to all the hype surrounding it. Then we'll cover a couple products we love this week: Sarah discusses why she absolutely loves the Vornado home air purifier (so much that she bought 3) and Kristina lists all the reasons why the Instant Pot is the absolute best kitchen appliance you can get. Ever. This week, we surpassed over 1,000 downloads, thanks to all of you, our fans and loyal listeners, so thanks. Really. That means a whole lot to us :) Feedback or just something you want us to know? You can comment below or you can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Episode 8 - Fasting
22/04/2019 Duration: 52minWe're going to dive into the practice of fasting - prolonged fasting, intermittent fasting, fasting mimicking diets, and more. We've both fasted for long periods of time regularly, and we'll share other types of fasts we've done and what our experiences were like. You can also listen here: iTunes Look for a bonus episode later this week where we'll talk about some products we love and then...Salt 'n' Pepper: Alkaline water? Feedback or just something you want us to know? You can comment below or you can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Episode 7 - Social Support Systems and Strong Female Friendships
16/04/2019 Duration: 01h25sIn this episode, we speak with our BFFs about how strong female friendships play a role in shaping who we are and how we navigate life's challenges. Thanks to Heather and Dana for joining us! You may be thinking 'What does that have to do with health, or wellness?' Well, its pretty well documented that, as we age, if we do not have strong social connections and support systems (e.g., with other human beings), we are much more likely to experience cognitive decline, mood disorders, and poor health. We will share how we met our besties, what they mean to us, and how they have positively affected (and still do affect) our lives. If you like this episode, share it with your bestie :) You can also access it on: iTunes Feedback or just something you want us to know? You can comment below or you can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Bonus episode: Birth Control and Period Products
12/04/2019 Duration: 36minWanna hear all about our periods and what products we love to use during those periods? We can't imagine that anyone wouldn't want to hear this! This is a bonus episode because this week's episode about women's hormones was so good, we didn't want to make it longer. Here are the products we mentioned during the bonus episode: Diva cup Flex cups Thinx underwear Lola 100% cotton tampons Feedback or just something you want us to know? You can comment below or you can email us at questions@uncensored.life You can also listen to the episode here: iTunes
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Episode 6 - Dr Samantha Durland, Women's Hormones, and Changing the World
09/04/2019 Duration: 01h10minIn episode 6, we're going to revisit a user-submitted question from episode 2: Why are women's hormones so funky in their 30's? Dr Samantha Durland is dropping in today to tell us all about her practice, her approach to medicine, and answer our questions about hormones, thyroid, vitality, libido, birth control, and more. To find Dr Durland online you can visit her website www.mysimplehealthcare.com to locate her practice in Lawrence, KS, as well as find out more about her telehealth options for remote patients. You can also find her practice on Facebook here and on Instagram here. You can also listen to this episode at these places: iTunes Feedback or just something you want us to know? You can comment below or you can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Episode 5 - Kourtney Thomas and Social Media (Addiction, Influence, and Control)
04/04/2019 Duration: 01h13minIn episode 5, we are going to go deep into the feels with the lovely Kourtney Thomas, who is an expert at getting your shit together. Which is another way of saying she's a life coach extraordinaire. Kourtney will talk about her recent blog post, which sparked this whole conversation, and then dive into some discussions of body image, comparisons, coaching, women/girls use of social media, and more. You can locate Kourtney online here: www.kourtneythomas.com You can also access the podcast on iTunes here Feedback or just something you want us to know? You can comment below or you can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Episode 4 - Chris Bartl and Jay Ashman and Toxic Masculinity from a Man's Perspective
01/04/2019 Duration: 01h23min**disclaimer** this was the first and only episode we recorded using Skype due to not being able to be in the same place with all people on the podcast that week. There were some audio problems in the first 20 minutes of the show, so you may hear some sound dropping out in a few places, and we apologize. We'll never use Skype to record again ;) We're going to continue the conversation about masculinity this week with people who are actually....masculine. Hear a refreshing perspective on men being men, what masculinity should be about, and what these two men are doing to redefine what it means to be a man in a positive light. To learn more about Jay and Chris you can find them online here: Jay: www.ashmanstrength.com | www.kcbarbell.com | @theashmanway [IG] Chris: www.chrisbartl.com | Strength Incorporated on FB | @chris.bartl [IG] We skipped our Salt 'n' Peppa today, because we got really introspective about ourselves and how women neglect their own emotional health...so listen for that after we'
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Episode 3 - Jen Fisher - Toxic Masculinity Part 1
28/03/2019 Duration: 01h13minIn this episode, we’re going straight for the jugular. Right for the controversial topic. Its on everyone’s mind these days and everyone has an opinion on this one. Listen in and find out what we think, as well as what Jennifer thinks, about this. Our guest on this episode is Jennifer Fisher, owner and operator of Title Boxing Club 10 in Lenexa, Kansas. She is going to share what drove her to take a risk and dive into this traditionally male-dominant industry, how she supports women stepping outside their comfort zones, and what she thinks about setting a cultural standard, in and out of the work place, for empowering and respecting women. If you’re in the Kansas City metro area and want to check out her club, you can find her club here online: https://titleboxingclub.com/lenexa-ks/ Salt ‘n’ Peppa: To CrossFit or not? Listen to hear our take on the pros and cons Products We Absolutely Loved This Week: Kristina talked about her Navage automatic electric netti pot, which you can find here: https://www.navage.c
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Episode 2 - Keto, Hormones, and ADHD meds for weight loss
25/03/2019 Duration: 55minIn episode two of our podcast, we covered some listener-submitted topics. You can listen here: iTunes PodBean Here's what we cover in this episode: Listener question: I keep hearing about the keto diet....What is the Keto diet? Is it legit? How do I do it? Who shouldn't do it? Who should do it? Listener question: Why are my hormones low in my 30s? Reasons, what labs to ask for when you go to your doctor, and more Salt 'n' Peppa: Using ADHD medications for weight loss....good or bad? Products we love this week! Links to stuff we talked about: In the podcast, we mentioned these products - Down Dog Yoga app, which you can find linked to their website here: https://www.downdogapp.com/ and Farm Wise Veggie Rings (gluten free/dairy free onion rings) https://farmwisefoods.com/products/veggie-rings/ Feedback or just something you want us to know? You can comment below or you can email us at questions@uncensored.life
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Episode 1: About Kristina and Sarah (AKA Establishing Dominance)
04/02/2019 Duration: 01h04minIn this episode, we ramble (mostly coherently) about ourselves, where we're from, growing up, families, jobs, hobbies, pet peeves, a few tangents, and some ridiculous talents. If you don't know both of us, start here to learn everything you need to know (plus things you probably didn't think you wanted to know) about us.