Liz Talks, Episode 41: Fragrance, phthalates, and stepkids; sun-protective clothing
Can you really get sun protection from clothing? Is a stepkid’s fragrance habit going to damage my little ones’ health? What’s the deal with teenagers and The Body Shop? Liz answers a few burning questions on this episode of Liz Talks. Liz Talks Episode 41 TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Liz Talks. I’m Liz, and I’m a […]
Liz Talks, Episode 40: Home Birth Midwife Lindsey Meehleis
Midwife Lindsey Meehleis stops by to chat “great grandma wisdom,” informed consent, processing birth experiences (including Liz’s), breech birth, birth work, midwifery, and the women’s healthcare experience! This was SUCH a dense, juicy conversation and I’m forever grateful that Lindsey stopped by to chat. <3 Liz Liz Talks Episode 40 TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Liz Talks. […]
Liz Talks, Episode 37: Q&A – sun protection from food; birthing locations & family opinions; sleepovers & more!
Liz talks her “Family Camp” plans and the sprinter van conversion process; plus answers questions about sun protection from food, birthing locations (and whose opinions matter), and why her 7 year old doesn’t do sleepovers. Liz Talks Episode 37 TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Liz Talks. I’m Liz, and I’m a nutritional therapy practitioner and best-selling author; […]
Liz Talks, Episode 36: Interview with Doula & Birth Plan advocate Elizabeth Joy Presta
Elizabeth Joy (@esandoz on IG) is a mom, doula, and birth plan advocate who is passionate about birth options, consent, and supporting parents through this extraordinary time with compassion AND an eye for the science around birth options. Liz Talks Episode 36 TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Liz Talks. I’m Liz, and I’m a nutritional therapy practitioner […]
Liz Talks, Episode 33: Bug Safe Summer! DEET, natural repellents, and alternatives!
Is DEET dangerous? Are there alternatives that work well, without the downsides? And do “natural” bug repellents really work? Liz talks how to protect yourself safely this summer, PLUS why you shouldn’t use sunscreen with bug spray. (Yep, it’s true!) Liz Talks Episode 33 TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Liz Talks. I’m Liz, and I’m a nutritional […]
Liz Talks Podcast, Episode 28: Bras, thongs, and first layers that don’t cause misery with Ali Schwebel
(What IS “clean fabric, anyway?”) Liz talks about her new obsession: the Vibrant Body Company’s safe, clean, underwire-free bras (that still look amazing!) with CEO Ali Schwebel! (Plus: be witness to a blossoming friendship in realtime!) Vibrant has 3 first-layer products: bras, underwear, and soft-like-butter tanks that are made with comfort, health, AND look in […]
Liz Talks Podcast, Episode 23: Exercising with your menstrual cycle, dragon’s blood skincare, & stem cell marketing (+ a diaper cream overshare)
Liz talks exercise response during the menstrual cycle and whether it’s worth tracking; new finds in skincare, including placental stem cell cream (PS: does your “stem cell cream” REALLY contain stem cells?) and the essential oil “dragon’s blood.” Finally, she traces the turn of events that helped her realize that lavender oil is evil and […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #241: Staying on Track During a Stressful Time
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:17] 2. Shout out: Nutritional Therapy Association [16:47] 3. Today’s topic: Stress management [18:46] 4. How we tackle things [26:16] 5. Getting big chunks of work done [31:26] 6. Doing the big hairy scary things first [35:18] 7. Staying on track with healthy eating during times […]
Balanced Bites Podcast Episode #236: Live in Portland
Topics: 1. News and updates from Diane & Liz [3:28] 2. Shout out: Cultured Caveman [7:22] Audience questions: 3. What I wish I knew about paleo when I started [8:58] 4. If you could magically wake up with a new talent, what would it be? [14:45] 5. Describe your perfect […]
Video: why you should worship the sun (and how to get SAFE sun exposure)
Note: after you watch the video, check out this post for my updated sunscreen recommendations & sunscreen knowledge! My stance on sun exposure tends to surprise people. When I tell folks that I make unprotected sun exposure a priority, I usually get some pretty crazy responses. “I NEVER leave the house without sunscreen!” “Aren’t you […]
