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the Beautiful Grit Podcast is a space for exploring the many layers of the human experience and consciousness - physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. In the podcast, you'll hear conversations with innovative experts in health, wellness, fitness, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and spirituality. You'll also get to listen to real client sessions and how Gwen weaves somatic medicine, breathwork, human design, intuitive guidance, and practical coaching tools into her sessi ...
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Ep. 124 The Liberation of Removing This One Word from Your Vocabulary with Therapist Jenna Laski Scott
This week I sat down with Jenna Laski Scott, renowned psychotherapist, founder of becoming EPIC, and a coaching client to share a powerful tool that she developed from 20 years of private practice in the field of emotional development and a lifetime of study. Jenna integrates insights from Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, Somati…
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In this empowering episode of the Beautiful Grit, Cate Luzio, a former financial executive and the founder of Luminary, self-funded a groundbreaking professional women’s community in 2018 with the mission to up-lift, up-skill, and propel women and allies forward through all phases of their professional journeys. In the episode, Cate shares her jour…
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In her critically acclaimed, groundbreaking, NYT New and Noteworthy book I Had a Miscarriage, Los Angeles-based clinical psychologist, advocate, and author Dr. Jessica Zucker boldly exposed the silence, stigma, and shame that surround pregnancy loss and demonstrated the need to normalize conversations around painful reproductive events that too oft…
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In this powerful episode of the Beautiful Grit, yoga-meditation teacher, clinical therapist, founder of Yoga.Psyche.Soul specializing in integrating yoga, meditation, breathwork with classical mental health psychology, Ashley Turner explores the profound transitions of womanhood - the interesting overlap that many women who choose to have children …
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In this raw and real episode of the Beautiful Grit, Gwen Dittmar welcomes Gina Lamanna, the visionary behind The Fondle Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women to take charge of their breast health through self-advocacy, awareness, and holistic wellness. Founded by fashion stylist and entrepreneur Gina Lamanna, a breast canc…
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The Reality of Mental Load in Marriage and Motherhood with Paige ConnellIn this raw episode of the Beautiful Grit Podcast, Paige Connell, creator of She is a Paige Turner, discusses what mental load means, and how it shows up for women in marriage, and motherhood. Paige shares her story of her breaking point, the part she played in her burnout, emb…
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The Terrain of Truth: Rethinking Health with Jacob Diaz In this eye-opening episode of The Beautiful Grit Podcast, Jacob Diaz, also known as the @undercovervirologist on Instagram, challenges conventional understanding about health and illness and the true nature of viruses, germs, and bacteria. Jacob attended the Bigelsen Academy of Holographic Bl…
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In this soothing and insightful episode of the Beautiful Grit Podcast, Kristen Caissie, founder of Moon Canyon Healing, explores the deep connection between nature and personal transformation. Kristen shares her beautiful and gritty journey of building a floral design business, making the bold shift into studying herbal medicine, and blending somat…
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This week I sat down with psychological astrologer Danielle Beinstein to explore the cosmic landscape of 2025. Together, we dive into spiritual psychology spiritual bypass, using the human experience to access divinity, astrological transits, planetary shifts, and energetic themes shaping the year ahead and beyond in years to come. In the episode l…
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This week’s guest is Dr. Ashley Beckman, a doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, Functional Medicine practitioner, and epigenetics expert in Los Angeles. She received her doctorate in Healthy Aging and Longevity and wrote her thesis on epigenetics and the study of how our genes are affected by our …
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Tami Lynn Kent is a women’s health physical therapist, founder of the original method of Holistic Pelvic Care™ for women, and author of Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit & Joy in the Female Body, Wild Creative, and Wild Mothering. Tami is a true practitioner, teacher, mentor and guide who is in awe of the potential in our female bodies and passi…
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This week I sat down with Kate Hinkens, founder of The Sting Lab, which is a center for bee venom therapy and research and Kate is an expert in the bee venom therapy field.In the episode, Kate shares her story of a debilitating and mysterious illness as a child, again in teen years and again after graduating college and working as a professional. S…
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Dr. Anoop Kumar realized from a near death like experience in medical school that our healthcare system was deeply flawed and sought to provide a solution to bridge the science of consciousness with Western Medicine. Dr. Kumar is a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician, holds a Masters in Management with a focus in Health Leadership.Through …
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In this heartfelt episode of the Beautiful Grit, Gwen Dittmar welcomes Jami Crist, author of The Losses We Keep. Together, Gwen and Jami dive into the transformative power of group coaching for women, letting go of the old ways of operating as women in order to step into true alignment, pregnancy loss, the grief and challenges women experience and …
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Dan Regan is a personal growth consultant, teacher, speaker and guide. His specializes in the inner work and shadows with his clients and as a Gene Keys Ambassador, Dan helps individuals unlock the wisdom within their genetic blueprint, fostering profound self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal growth. With a deep understanding of this uniq…
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In this episode, Amy Southorn of Root Cause Healing, bridges the worlds of science and spirituality to shed light on chronic fatigue, mold toxicity, and Lyme disease. With a rich blend of evidence-based insights and intuitive wisdom, Amy shares her personal healing journey and offers guidance for navigating these complex health challenges.Amy share…
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This week’s guest, Heather Rebecca Wilson, is a Trauma-informed Leadership Mentor, astro-ancestral healing guide, Embodied Empowerment Coach, Speaker, and Intuitive Empath. Inspired by her own lived experience and ancestral healing journey to dismantle internalized oppression, she empowers forward-thinking individuals and organizations to embody tr…
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Alyse Bacine, founder of Alyse Breathes, specializes in dissolving childhood relational and ancestral trauma, helping you discover your deeper purpose, and guiding you to build a successful business or life that aligns with your soul's calling. Alyse combines decades of experience in the mental health field, breathwork, trauma healing, and business…
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Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim of WeNatal dive into how their personal experiences with loss and fertility struggles led them to redefine prenatal care with a holistic, partnership-focused approach.In this episode, the WeNatal co-founders emphasize the importance of preparing both men and women for conception, introducing the concept of "trimester…
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Sarah Shealy, a seasoned nurse, midwife and menopause expert, shares why she left the path of medical school for midwifery. and now a menopausal expert. From perimenopause to post-menopause, Sarah offers a virtual practice, speaking, practical advice, expert insights, and compassionate support for women navigating these life changes.Through her own…
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Ep. 104 Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Detection with Jasmine Khorsandi of Sonobreasts and the Truth About Mammograms
Jasmine Khorsandi, the founder of Sonobreast, is this week’s guest on the Beautiful Grit Podcast. Jasmine is here to discuss a revolutionary approach to breast cancer detection and the limitations of traditional mammograms. Sonobreast focuses on automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), a technology Khorsandi champions as a safer, more effective alternat…
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In this week's episode, we hear from Emily Sadri, NP, a seasoned midwife who had four children and then transitioned into a nurse practitioner after completing her degree, to focus on the care of perimenopausal women. Emily shares how her years of experience in midwifery provided her with a strong foundation in women's health, emphasizing physical …
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In this enlightening episode, with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, Board Certified OB GYN + Integrative Medicine Practitioner, author and creator of Menopause Bootcamp joins us for this next season on women’s health.Dr. Suzanne shares her expertise and her own personal experience of moving through perimenopause and now menopause with us. In this episode …
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Lisa Gainsley is a celebrity coveted Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, Author, Educator, Speaker and Podcast Host.Lisa has worked with people with every condition under the sun including bloating, weight gain, inflammation, migraines, anxiety, cancer, lupus, lyme, digestion disorders and acne. The benefits of lymphatic drainage include glowing skin, a…
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In today’s podcast episode, Meredith Oke shares about cutting edge research and science of light, biology and physics with tools on how to implement these findings in practical and doable ways in everyday life. Through the powerful message of her personal journey of feeling extreme, debilitating fatigue and uncertainty as to what was causing it, Me…
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Lori Bregman is a renowned doula, author, and wellness and empowerment coach. In this raw episode Lori shares about a series of mystical events, and her own rebirthing experience, that delivered her to the embodied profession of being a doula. Through shifting from massage therapist into a coach, healer and space holder for women, Lori tells us the…
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This week's episode is with Dr. Sam Harte discussing addiction to perfectionism, control, alcohol, and how that shows up in our partnerships and marriages, and the relationship with ourselves. I am so excited to share this RAW and REAL podcast episode on a week that you might find family triggering some of your deepest wounds, aka opportunities for…
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This is a podcast episode you do not want to miss. Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who retired at the age of 39 in order to teach others how to reach financial freedom through non-traditional ways. Formerly a financial executive and energy trader, Elizabeth shifted her focus entirely in 2012 in order to fulf…
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In this episode we are diving into a common challenge that many people face: repeating patterns in their lives and the frustration that comes with feeling stuck. We'll explore strategies and insights to help client Stephanie break free from these patterns and make meaningful changes in their life. Step 1 is to identifying the repeating pattern. Ste…
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In this insightful podcast episode, we delve into the life of Leslie, a corporate executive who is striving to find stability and alignment on their career path while overcoming the fears associatedwith making significant changes.Raised by a single mother and now a single mom themselves, this individual has spent their entire career in the corporat…
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In this podcast episode, we follow Rachel's challenges and triumphs and path to gaining a deeper understanding of herself and finding the confidence to make life-altering decisions. The episode kicks off by introducing Rachel and her desire to attain clarity in her personal and professional life. Gwen guides Rachel through processing, somatic and b…
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As a former professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Camilla Sacre-Dallerup is thequeen of reinvention. Now as a motivational speaker, hypnotherapist and mindful living coach,Camilla Sacre-Dallerup is the author of three books, Dream Believe Succeed, It’s Not You It’s Me, and Reinvent Me, and an app that is coming soon, provides a 7-Sy…
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Dr. Jill Crista is a Naturopathic Doctor, an acclaimed author of Break the Mold and Light in the Dark, and she specializes in neuro-inflammatory conditions such as mold, Lyme, EBV, Parasites, Heavy Metal Detox, MCAS, PANDAS/PANS, and brain injury. Not only does Dr. Jill bring scientific knowledge and evidence-based success to her patients and stude…
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Dr. Christian Gonzalez, aka Dr. G, completed his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. During his time there, he took interest in many fields of medicine, but it wasn’t until his mother passed of cancer that he decided to shift his focus to oncology and completed his residency a…
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Professional tarot reader, psychic, author and mentor, Kate Van Horn, is on the podcast this week. She tells the story about discovering tarot reading during the pandemic and the beautiful grit of writing her book. This leads to a discussion on the importance of being able to shift your business focus as a solo entrepreneur and being in alignment w…
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Sena Maria is here to increase our capacity for resilience through micro-healing. As a Re-Mineralizer, Wellness Explorer, and Root Cause Protocol Consultant, she believes that minerals are the language of evolution and that the mineral realms are powerful allies to our collective returning to the simple, natural joy of being alive. Sena’s career at…
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Samson Odusanya is a transformation guide and teacher who helps people feel alive. In the episode, Samson shares about his journey with the divine masculine and how that has impacted his marriage. He also shares about breathwork, spirituality, emotional awareness and resilience, and how Human Design has changed his parenting, partnership, work, and…
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Joining the podcast this week is speaker, coach, and retreat leader Hilary Phelps. She shares the grit of becoming sober 16 years ago and how that opened many new doors and experiences. She reveals what inspired her to openly talk about her journey and her holistic path to recovery. Hilary also opens up about her childhood, life as a college athlet…
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Author and founder of Gardenary, Nicole Burke joins the podcast this week. We dive into the beautiful grit of her discovering gardening as a hobby after becoming a mother of 4. She found a passion for it and created a business teaching others how to garden. Nicole also shares some of the personal healing she’s experienced in the garden and how we c…
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Psychedelic guide and personal coach, Sam Gibbs Morris is our featured guest this week! In the episode, both he and Gwen share their personal experience with the 12-step program. He also talks about his plateau with the program, pivoting to plant medicine and what that entailed.Sam and Gwen discuss their encounters with fear and understanding it as…
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Dr. Nancy Crowell is a trained Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Nervous System Coach, and the creator of Resonance--a proven 12-month process that specializes in helping clients with hormonal imbalance, adrenal fatigue, gas, bloating, stress and anxiety to be free. Her unique approach uncovers the thoughts and emotions…
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Joining the podcast this week is naturopathic oncologist Dr. Lucas Tims. He shares how the gritty experience of his wife’s cancer battle led him to choosing a cancer related residency and has become his life’s work. He focuses on the combination of both mainstream and natural medicine.In the episode, Dr. Lucas and Gwen discuss what causes infection…
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Writer, speaker, fitness coach and educator Chrissy King joins the podcast this week. We get into her beautiful grit story about the loss of both her marriage and father, moving to New York City, and how that led her to where she is now. She shares a very personal story about her father’s passing and what she learned from that difficult situation. …
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Mental health advocate and founder of the Big Silence, Karena Dawn, is this week’s featured guest on The Beautiful Grit. During the episode, she shares what it was like growing up with a mentally ill parent during a time when it was highly stigmatized and not spoken about. She elaborates on her own personal history with mental health issues and how…
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Economics PhD scholar turned Life Coach, Xavier Dagba, joins the Beautiful Grit Podcast this week. Xavier shares his personal story about leaving his home country in Cameroon on a PhD scholarship to Montreal, the dark night of the ego, and eventually answering the inner calling that led him to completely shift his career path. Xavier opens up about…
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Writer, director and producer of the HEAL Documentary, Kelly Gores, is on the podcast this week. She tells us about the grit of making an independent film, learning how to let go of intentions, and the calling for her to create the documentary. Throughout the podcast, Kelly and Gwen touch on Kelly's Human Design Type (Projector), and how her Author…
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Certified life coach, professor and award-winning podcast host, Dr. Shante is our featured guest this week! In the episode, she dives into her background, fascination with people and a few beautifully gritty stories. She also shares her fascinating insight on social media vs. media and traditional leaning environments vs. more progressive teaching …
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Joining the podcast this week is fellow podcaster and School of the Sacred educator, Parris Hodges. She shares her struggles with bulimia and recovery, addiction and sobriety, abusive relationships, cervical cancer, and her path to breaking the cycle. In the episode we also discuss eating for your blood type, stages of womanhood, deep spiritual wor…
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Creator of the wellness app Elevate, life coach, bestselling author, yoga & meditation expert Faith Hunter, joins the podcast this week. We dive right into her beautiful grit story, which is nothing short of moving and compelling to say the very least.Faith has persevered through many tough situations, from family HIV diagnoses, living in New York …
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In this week’s episode, certified holistic nutritionist, cleanse expert and bestselling author, Elissa Goodman, joins to discuss her personal health journey and everything in between. A cancer diagnosis at 32, the passing of her husband, grief, insomnia and auto immune issues – she’s here on the Beautiful Grit to share what really changed and helpe…
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