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The Empowered Female Podcast intends to empower women with information to take charge of their health using real food and a non-diet approach. Hosted by Vicki Richards, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Reiki practitioner, and Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, this podcast covers all things women's health and natural healing including gut health, hormone imbalances, body image, and much more. Vicki and Amy bring a different perspective to the world of women's health that you might not be used to hearing, but that you'll be glad you now know. Our philosophy on health is rooted in bio-individuality, intuitive eating, listening to our bodies, non-diet culture, and the foundations of nutritional therapy.

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The Empowered Female Podcast intends to empower women with information to take charge of their health using real food and a non-diet approach. Hosted by Vicki Richards, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Reiki practitioner, and Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, this podcast covers all things women's health and natural healing including gut health, hormone imbalances, body image, and much more. Vicki and Amy bring a different perspective to the world of women's health that you might not be used to hearing, but that you'll be glad you now know. Our philosophy on health is rooted in bio-individuality, intuitive eating, listening to our bodies, non-diet culture, and the foundations of nutritional therapy.

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English


Episodes
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Ep. #32: Kelsey Meyer on all things Astrology

7/20/2020
Kelsey Meyer is an artist and self-taught astrologer from Northwest Ohio. She has been practicing astrology for almost ten years and enjoys spreading the empowering knowledge of astrology to all those who are open to learn! Kelsey's Art Website Astrology Readings Become a Patron of The Empowered Female Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice so that we can continue to bring you this podcast! Like what you hear? Please leave us a review in Apple Podcasts! Connect with...

Duration:00:32:26

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Ep. #31: 5 Adaptogens to help with stress, anxiety, cognitive function and more!

7/6/2020
2020 has been ROUGH and has us feeling the stress and anxiety of it all. Can you relate? In this episode, Vicki talks about the benefits of adaptogens to help us buffer stress and lots more. She focuses on 5 adaptogens and their benefits, discusses when and how to use them, and more. Mentions from the show: Gaia Herbs Website Everyday Adaptogen Powder Daily Adrenal Support Become a Patron of The Empowered Female Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice so that we can continue to...

Duration:00:28:14

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Ep. #30: Arin of Moonli Woman on Endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis, and nutritional healing

6/15/2020
Today we are joined by our guest Arin of Moonli Woman! Arin created Moonli in 2019 as an educational platform for young uterus owners to learn the basics about their body and to learn what is normal and what isn't. Arin is originally from Cincinnati but currently lives in Australia. She works mainly in anti-human trafficking work but also considers herself to be an advocate for women's rights, a researcher, educator, and writer. She is an NTP in training and is working on other projects to...

Duration:00:38:35

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Ep. #29: Hormone and Period Q&A with Vicki

5/11/2020
Amy is on maternity leave so Vicki is doing Q&A with hormone and period questions from our listeners! Become a Patron of The Empowered Female Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice so that we can continue to bring you this podcast! Like what you hear? Please leave us a review in Apple Podcasts! Connect with us: Vicki Amy

Duration:00:32:21

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Ep. #28: Jessica Demasi, EPC: being a Should-er and liberating people pleasing perfectionists

4/27/2020
Jessica Demasi is a previous Should-er who spends her days liberating the rule-following people pleasers of the world. She works with clients to heal their relationship with their bodies and SELVES through scientifically-backed nourishment, psychological work, and emotional healing. She helps women who feel ruled by 'shoulds' (what they should look like, be like, want, act, etc) and guides them to true liberation. You can find her at whollyhealed.com or spitting truth and sass on her...

Duration:00:48:38

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Ep. #27: Are Keto and intermittent fasting right for women?

4/13/2020
Ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting are all the rage right now, but are they right for you? In this episode we discuss our opinions on the Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting and if we think they're right for women. Become a Patron of The Empowered Female Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice so that we can continue to bring you this podcast! Connect with us: Vicki Amy

Duration:00:49:55

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Ep. #26: Is mold ruining your health? Our stories of finding, remediating, and healing from toxic mold

3/30/2020
Is your home making you sick? For Amy and Vicki, the answer was yes. After both living in a moldy environment that turned our lives and our health upside-down, we wanted to share our stories with toxic mold. Notable Mentions: Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test for CIRS Immunolytics Mold Testing Plates ERMI Mold Testing Become a Patron of The Empowered Female Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice so that we can continue to bring you this podcast! Connect with us: Vicki Amy

Duration:00:58:01

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Ep. #25: Where vegan & vegetarian diets can go wrong

3/16/2020
Do you think going Vegan is the best thing to do for your health? You might want to think again. In this episode, we talk about pitfalls of a vegan or vegetarian diet and why you might want to think twice before saying goodbye to animal products. Become a Patron of The Empowered Female Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice so that we can continue to bring you this podcast! http://bit.ly/EFPpatreon Connect with us: Vicki Amy

Duration:00:44:10

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Ep. #24: Our Favorite Things

3/2/2020
Become a Patron of The Empowered Female Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice so that we can continue to bring you this podcast! http://bit.ly/EFPpatreon In this episode, Vicki & Amy share what they're loving right now in the world of food, supplements, movement, and more! Links: Expecting & Empowered Fitness Guides (use code WILDERNUTRITION to save $10) https://www.expectingandempowered.com/fitness-guides Zoe Organics Belly Oil:...

Duration:00:57:33

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Ep. #23: Nutrition For Athletes & Fueling Your Workouts

2/17/2020
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Duration:00:48:00

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Ep. #22: Estrogen Dominance: Symptoms, Root Causes & Solutions

2/3/2020
Could your heavy periods, painful periods, PMS, sore breasts, weight gain, and pre-menstrual anxiety and depression be linked to a hormone imbalance with estrogen? It's very possible! In this episode, we're talking about the most common hormone imbalance we see with our menstruating clients - estrogen dominance. You'll learn common symptoms, root causes, and what you can do to help bring your body back into balance. Mentions from the show: Seed Cycling Guide Show your support: Become a...

Duration:00:41:50

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Ep. #21: Why Stomach acid is important, what causes low stomach acid, and how to address a stomach acid deficiency

1/13/2020
In this episode we discuss why stomach acid is so important, what causes low stomach acid, and how to correct a stomach acid deficiency. Show your support: Become a Patreon and contribute as little as $1 a month to help make it possible for us to continue this podcast <3

Duration:00:37:36

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Episode #20: Immune boosting tips and why you're always (or never) sick

12/16/2019
Don't let the winter sickies get the best of you. In this episode, we're sharing our tips and tricks for how to keep your immune system in top shape and what to do if you find yourself under the weather to help speed recovery. We also explain why you might find yourself sick all the time, or what it means if you're someone who never gets sick (spoiler alert: that's not necessarily a good thing!) Mentions from the show: Gaia Herbs Elderberry Syrup Wellness Formula Immune Support...

Duration:00:46:04

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Episode #19: Lexie Sparrow, NTP on healing acne naturally, nutrition for healthy skin, and the importance of addressing the root causes when healing acne

12/2/2019
In this episode, we welcome Lexie Sparrow, NTP, of Wild Sparrow Wellness, and we talk about: Here are some resources from Lexie: Free Acne Healing Mini Course - https://www.wildsparrowwellness.com/how-food-can-heal-your-skin Safer Skin Care for Acne - https://wildsparrowwellness.mykajabi.com/safer-skin-care-for-acne Supplements for Acne - https://wildsparrowwellness.mykajabi.com/healing-acne-with-supplements "Eat Well & Live Full" Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lexie-sparrow Lexie's...

Duration:00:47:55

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Episode #18: Celebrating the holidays with dietary restrictions, intuitive eating and healthy boundaries

11/18/2019
Happy Holidays! While the holidays can be a time of joy, they can also bring a lot of emotions and struggles with food and body to the surface. In this episode, we share our approach with food, mindset, and boundaries during the holiday season. We also discuss some of our tips to navigate this time of year in hopes that you can have a happy and healthy holiday season! Connect with us online: Empowered Female Podcast - empoweredfemalepodcast@gmail.com or @empoweredfemalepodcast Vicki -...

Duration:00:48:30

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Episode #17: Amy's Pregnant! All About Her First Trimester Experience

10/28/2019
In this episode, Amy is sharing her experience during the first trimester of her pregnancy. All about how she and her husband found out, what she's been experiencing physically, and lessons she's been learning along the way. Connect with us online and send us your questions and topics you want us to cover in future episodes! Empowered Female Podcast - empoweredfemalepodcast@gmail.com or @empoweredfemalepodcast Vicki - www.restoringrootswellness.com or @restoring_roots Amy -...

Duration:01:03:34

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Episode #16: The impacts of stress & identifying and reducing stress in your life

10/14/2019
In this episode, we're talking all about STRESS. Stress impacts so many functions in the body, so it's important to understand how your body perceives stress (spoiler alert - it may be different than what YOU think is stressful). Connect with us online: Empowered Female Podcast - empoweredfemalepodcast@gmail.com or @empoweredfemalepodcast Vicki - www.restoringrootswellness.com or @restoring_roots Amy - www.wildernutrition.com or @wildernutrition

Duration:00:43:28

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Episode #15: Lucia Hawley, NTP, MSW on diet culture, weight loss + gain, and food mindset

9/16/2019
We are so excited to welcome Lucia Hawley to the show today! Lucia Hawley, NTP, MSW liberates womxn to step into massive life change with intuitive healing techniques and without dieting. Her core belief is that health adds to your life--and doesn't take away from it! Nutritional education is a form of empowerment, and the liberation that comes from this education is the name of Lucia's game. You can find her coaching clients in the Real Food Reframe™, as well as creating a fired-up...

Duration:00:50:32

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Episode #14: Emily Bond on Reiki, chakras, soul purpose, intuition, and crystals

9/9/2019
Today we welcome Emily Bond of Seeking Soulace with Emily to the show! Emily is the founder of Seeking Soulace with Emily LLC, a Soul Doula, Holy Fire Reiki Master, MSW, Healer, and Empath. Throughout her life she has always had a deep desire to help others and was able to tap into how others’ were feeling without realizing the power of her sensitivity. Emily started her healing journey when she was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at 11 years old and felt the call to help others who felt...

Duration:00:49:42

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Episode #13: The blood sugar & hormone connection, nutrition for blood sugar & the most common blood sugar issue for women

8/26/2019
In this episode, we’re talking about blood sugar! Your blood sugar balance is SUPER important and has a profound impact on your hormones. We’ll dive deeper into why that is, proper nutrition for balanced blood sugar, and the most common cause of blood sugar dysregulation in women. We’re hosting a GIVEAWAY! One lucky lady will get a free Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire, which charts your symptoms and tells us areas of priority for your body. You’ll then receive nutritional and...

Duration:00:35:15