Danielle and Whitney sit down with renowned physician and scientist Dr. William Li to discuss the critical foundation for longevity, and how natural whole plant-based foods do the work for you.  This episode was recorded as part of our Sakara Talk Series. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/oeEO5JaKKQk Dr. Li shares:  The relationship between a plant-based diet and overall health What causes inflammation (plus a few surprising causes) and...

Danielle and Whitney sit down with plant-based chef, fitness enthusiast, and motivational speaker Babette Davis, who at 73, shares her spiritual and health journey to motivate others to take control of their diets, habits, and mindset at any age.   Babette shares:  Her experience with childhood abuse and later addiction  Her introduction to a plant-based lifestyle  A mantra for tackling obstacles  The myth of a “perfect” life Her experience through menopause and as a postmenopausal...

Danielle and Whitney sat down with epigenetic pioneer Dr. Ben Lynch to discuss epigenetics and what we can do to understand and impact how our genes are expressed.  Dr. Ben Lynch shares:  A look into the field of epigenetics The concept of “Dirty Genes” and the role of nutrition in how these genes function The biggest misconceptions when it comes to our genes  Understanding and interpreting genetic testing  The best way to fix a genetic variation  About Dr. Ben Lynch:  Dr. Lynch is a...

Danielle sat down with bestselling author, life coach, and speaker Martha Beck to talk about anxiety, what it is, and how to channel the energy behind anxiety into creativity so that you can live your higher purpose.  Martha Beck shares:  The meaning of true nature, and how to get to know yours  The difference between fear and anxiety  How to identify an anxiety spiral, and what to do about it  How creativity can silence anxiety  The psychology of living your purpose  About Martha...

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with Byron Katie to talk about her process to help millions of people heal their own suffering through a process of self-inquiry known as The Work. Byron Katie shares: • Her moment of enlightenment on the cause of all suffering • Insight on the connection between the ego and our suffering • How to practice the process of self-inquiry • A perspective shift on forgiveness About Byron Katie: In 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression and...

Join us today for an encore of our conversation with Dr. Taz Bhatia from our Hormonal Health Series. Danielle, Whitney, and Dr. Bhatia discuss navigating the complex world of hormonal shifts, discovering how to maintain your vitality and energy through different life stages with practical strategies for supporting your hormonal health. Dr. Taz shares: How hormonal changes impact our energy and well-being Nutritional and lifestyle tips for balancing hormones Strategies for managing stress...

Today we revisit one of Danielle’s favorite solo interviews with renowned gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Dr. Bulsiewicz explains how fiber is the unsung hero of our diets, with the ability to revolutionize our digestive health, weight management, and overall wellness. Dr. Bulsiewicz shares: The critical role of fiber in maintaining digestive health and preventing disease Fun and easy ways to add more fiber to your diet The science that makes fiber essential for...

One of Danielle and Whitney’s most foundational conversations on the podcast to date, today we’re re-sharing our conversation with Dr. Mark Hyman on why food really is medicine. Together, they explore how our dietary choices can heal, prevent chronic diseases, and boost overall health. Dr. Hyman shares: The surprising connection between food and chronic disease prevention Simple ways to incorporate healing foods into your daily life The science behind food as a powerful medicine How to...

Today we’re sharing an encore of one of our favorite episodes featuring the incredible Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan takes us on a journey into the magical world of the microbiome to discover how the tiny bacteria in our gut play a massive role in our health and well-being. Robynne shares: Why gut health is crucial for digestion, immunity, and mental well-being Easy tips to boost your microbiome through diet and lifestyle Cutting-edge research on the microbiome’s role in preventing...

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with trauma healing expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez to understand how we can all start to become more embodied, move through stored trauma, and ultimately live a more vibrant life in connection with our true selves.  Dr. Gonzalez shares: Why so many of us feel disconnected to ourselves in our 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s How we can better understand the survival mechanisms we took on as children How our childhood trauma manifests in the body and how to move...

Today Danielle and Whitney sit down with pediatric nourishment expert Dr. Mona Amin to talk in-depth about one of their most frequently asked question: how can we help our kids become mindful eaters?  Dr. Amin shares: Her personal birth trauma and how it fuels her mission Mind/body parenting: raising children with healthy relationships to food and themselves How we can help our children cultivate awareness to their own body & honor their boundaries Terminology that can change the way...

Today we’re diving into the world of chronic illness to uncover some of the complexities behind one of the most mysterious and misunderstood conditions: Lyme disease. An expert in this field, Dr. Bill Rawls joins us to talk about his personal journey with the disease, how he was able to recover his health completely, and the things he learned along the way that changed his life forever. Dr. Rawls shares: What is chronic illness? How we can start discovering the root cause instead of only...

On this episode of The Sakara Life Podcast Danielle and Whitney sit down to answer some listener questions and share their experiences around some of our most-requested topics: from navigating body image postpartum to their stance on macro counting and portion control, to how to find balance and educate (not dictate) while nourishing little humans. Discover: How to start healing body image postpartum and releasing some of our expectations What Danielle and Whitney recommend when your goal...

Today Whitney sits down with  the multifaceted psychotherapist Dene Logan to uncover how we can all find more fulfillment in our relationships, both with our partners and within ourselves.  Dene shares: What it means to reclaim our authenticity De-programming: How liberating ourselves helps us liberate others Why finding love is different now than ever before & the baggage we might not realize we’re carrying What’s preventing us from finding authentic intimacy in our relationships...

Today we are joined by spiritual healer and past life regressionist, Michelle Brock, to dive into the notion that all of us have lived experience that extends beyond our current lifetime.  Michelle shares: Her experiences growing up as an intuitive What is past life regression and how does it work? How understanding our past lives can help shape and inform our present A look inside Danielle and Whitney’s past lives About Michelle: Michelle Brock is a renowned past life regressionist...

Danielle and Whitney sit down to discuss Oura Rings, sleep, and how body intelligence shapes how they show up as moms and entrepreneurs. They share their personal “check engine light” signals to reset, tools for a better night's sleep, and how they're approaching self-care through stress management.Some of Danielle & Whitney’s favorite podcast episodes on self-care (in both the spiritual and physical realm): The Science of True Happiness with Dawson Church Recharging Your Libido with...

Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Elena Ivanina joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to blow our minds around some of the most hotly discussed topics related to gut health. Elena shares: What prompted a quadruple board-certified doctor to take a holistic approach to treatment Diverticulosis & SIBO: Some of the most common gut problems she sees in her practice and how we can prevent them The KEY to improved gut health & motility (that we’re chronically deficient in) What is...

Garth Davis joins us today on The Sakara Life Podcast to help us wade through the noise that is social media diets, nutritionism, and what we really need to focus on if we want to feel our best for decades to come.  Garth shares: The nuances of obesity and why helping to prevent it is his life’s mission The dangers of following social media diets: why we shouldn’t all be carnivores How much protein do we really need in a day Why you might feel bloated after switching to a plant-based...

Danielle and Whitney are back to answer some of your burning questions about, that's right, poop. They answer: Pooping in front of your partner: yes or no? Thoughts on colonics How smelly is too smelly? How does our regularity impact the health of our skin? Our hormones? What you need to know if you're constipated Produced by Hangar Studios

Today Danielle and Whitney are joined by our Sakara Life Nutrition Expert Colleen Coffey to talk about an oh so taboo topic... poop. In this first of two episodes, they discuss: Poop as a vital sign How to know if your poop (aka your gut) is healthy Danielle and Whitney's take on colonics What really happens during digestion Fiber as the hero of a healthy gut: what you NEED to know to change your gut health Produced by Hangar Studios

Licensed marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon joins us today to help us understand the family systems that we grew up in, so that we can resolve our wounds from the past and move forward in life with freedom.  Vienna Shares: The personal experiences in her childhood and throughout her life that brought her to this work Small mindset shifts that can result in big outcomes How we can start to acknowledge our past experiences without guilt or shame Understanding how childhood...

Prune Harris is back to share the magic that happens inside of us when we tune into our Body Intelligence and nourish ourselves with high-vibrational food.  Prune shares: How our bodies respond to food (before we’ve even eaten it) and how we can learn to listen to ourselves more How food responds to OUR energy Simple practices for harmonizing our energy before eating to ensure we get the most nourishment out of every meal About Prune: Prune Harris has grown up in a world of energy, and...

Energy expert, consciousness educator, and soul activist Prune Harris teaches us about energy, and how we can use it to feel more deeply connected into the incredible magnificence of the world that we live in. Prune shares: The near-death experience that completely changed her life How seeing and being perceptive to energy is something we are all capable of How connecting to our energetic anatomy can help us live in our truth How we can each begin to see and understand our own energetic...