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-bas…

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 …

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 …

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 pr…

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 shar…

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 digest…

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 ch…

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 m…

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 Ho…

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 t…

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…

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.…

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 ev…

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…

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 epis…

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 i…

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: w…

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 …

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 t…

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 en…

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 c…

Today we are excited to welcome back Dr. Uma Naidoo to discuss one of the most widespread mental health conditions of the past few years: Anxiety. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and nutrition specialist whose practice advocates for us all to evaluate how the lifestyle and nutrition choices we make impact not only our body, but our…

As we usher in a new year, Danielle and Whitney settle in for their first solo episode in almost two years. During what can feel like a very complicated or overwhelming time for many, Danielle shares what she's learned over the past 10 years that allows her to embrace January with joy rather than fear. Her and Whitney discuss the power of surrender…

Today we’re excited to be speaking with Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician, to explore the fascinating world of quantum biology. Dr. Catherine, who specializes in gut health, autoimmunity, and psychoneuroimmunology, guides us through many of her profound insights and cutting-edge research around the application of quantum theo…

Today on the Sakara Life podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with the one and only Anthony William, more famously known as the Medical Medium. Anthony is the visionary force behind the healing journeys of countless individuals worldwide, with a mission deeply rooted in compassion and an unyielding commitment to helping the chronically ill. His…

In today's episode we asked Dr. Elizabeth Sharp to talk to us about the science behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications for weight loss. She’s a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician and an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, as well as the founder and CEO of Health Meets Wellness medical practice in New York…

When we started Sakara more than ten years ago, we began a lifelong process of unlearning societal myths surrounding women's nutrition and wellness. For this episode, we’re excited to welcome back our friend who challenges the status quo for women’s gynecological and hormone health: Alisa Vitti. Alisa is a public health educator, best-selling autho…

At Sakara, we’re on a mission to give you the tools that empower you to be in the driver's seat of your own health so you can turn your thoughts to things and your dreams into reality, through all stages of your life. One of those stages for women is menopause, and one of the ways we can empower ourselves is through information. That’s why we asked…

We at Sakara believe that deepening our connection to our bodies is a key first step to nourishing our health for life—which is why we are so excited to speak with today’s guest. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a fasting expert and best-selling author who has helped thousands reset their health over her nearly 30-year practice, empowering them to take control of…

One of Sakara’s Nine Pillars Of Nutrition, body intelligence is about honing your ability to listen and respond to your body’s needs through awareness, knowledge, and engagement. It’s a dynamic intersection of science and spirit, and an essential skill for feeling and showing up as your best at every stage of life. We’re so excited to have Dr. Taz …

In this episode Danielle sits down solo with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, who specializes in what he calls the “science of stuck.” His research and work centers around the thesis that modern culture is rewiring our brains and damaging our health in the name of profit, and his New York Times best-selling book, Brain Wash, offers a plan of resistance again…

On today's podcast we had the pleasure of sitting down with Whitney and Danielle's longtime personal dentist, Dr. Gerry Curatola. Dr. Curatola has been a practicing clinician for several decades and is anything but traditional when it comes to oral health and his holistic approach to dentistry. Based on academic research and practice, he champions …

Today, we’re excited to be sitting down with Dr. Dawson Church, an award-winning science writer and author of three best-selling books The Genie in Your Genes,Mind to Matter, and Bliss Brain, to explore how we can remodel the brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy. Dawson founded the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare to study and imp…

Today we’re diving into one of our most-requested topics: metabolism. With the help of Sakara Science Council Member and Harvard-trained medical doctor, Dr. William Li, we dissolve many of the myths about metabolism that we’ve all been led to believe, including that your metabolism does not have to slow with age–but why you might still be experienc…

Our relationship with our body is one of, if not the most important relationships in our lives. At Sakara we believe that deepening our body intelligence is key to well-being—which is why we’re so excited to speak with today’s guest, Dr. Rachel Allyn. As an author, TEDx speaker, and holistic somatic psychologist, Dr. Allyn’s work hinges on the stud…

At Sakara, we believe in the intricate and sacred connection between our minds and bodies, and that the nourishment we take in includes not just what’s on our plate, but what we feed our spirits, too. In today’s episode, we’re so excited to speak with author, speaker, and internationally recognized “mind architect” Peter Crone to explore the fundam…

Is there life after death? Is there any essential soul to the human body? What is consciousness? Today on the Sakara Life Podcast we explore possible answers to these existential queries, as we’re joined by Graham Nicholls to discuss his work around out of body experiences (OBEs) and the psychology of consciousness. An author, lecturer, and board m…

Here at Sakara, we're forever exploring the connections between our brains and bodies, and the role our minds and habits play in creating the lives we want to live. In this episode, we're joined by the renowned psychologist and author Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman to discuss his books, The Molecule of More and Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic an…

On today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with bestselling author and world renowned speaker, Dr. Gabor Maté. An expert in trauma and addiction, Dr. Mate illuminates the vastly overlooked connection between trauma, stress, and disease that research has proven time and time again. In a quest to better understand ourselves and our behaviors…

Today we're joined for the first time by two fellow entrepreneurs, who are pioneers of one of the fastest-growing markets in health and wellness today. Jen Bachelor and Bella Hadid are the co-founders of Kin Euphorics, a company rooted in Ayurvedic medicine, crafting functional adult beverages designed to offer an entourage effect using natural ing…

In today’s episode, we’re joined by scholar, national speaker, professor, and author of the Pulitzer prize winning book Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, Dr. Marcia Chatelain. This conversation explores the societal factors that have led to the rise of the fast food industry over the last 50 years—and the misconceptions many have about…

In this episode, we are joined by esteemed pediatric neuro endocrinologist, professor, and author, Dr. Robert Lustig, to discuss the industry-disrupting research around processed foods, and how it could lead to systemic breakthroughs in how we treat and prevent many of the chronic metabolic diseases that are increasingly on the rise. We go deep int…

On today's episode, we are joined by the renowned Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, who is a leader in the functional medicine space and primarily known for her work around preventing cancer through addressing patients’ lifestyle habits. We discuss how the cancer treatment landscape has been revolutionized, from treatment protocols to the research supportin…

In this episode, we are joined by our longtime inspiration and spiritual mentor, Marianne Williamson, to discuss her book, A Return To Love, and all the ways it’s impacted us both. Throughout this conversation, we discuss how we can all honor our inner voice in order to find true spiritual peace and guidance - regardless of religion. Marianne expla…

In this episode, we’re joined by Nancy Easton, Founder and Executive Director of Wellness in The Schools, and Sakara Science Council Advisor and WITS Board Member, Maya Feller, to discuss the important work we are all doing to help bring proper nutrition and education to the next generation. We discuss all of the complexities of our current food sy…

In this special episode, our Senior Director, Procurement and R&D, Tyler Ranson, sits down with one of the acclaimed farmers behind the hit “Big Little Farms” documentary, Molly Chester, to discuss the connection between our plate and the health of our bodies and the earth. Molly shares her family’s unique approach to farming and how they operate f…

In celebration of our newest launch, Sakara Systems, we’re bringing you another solo episode to chat about this exciting moment that’s been over ten(!) years in the making. These systems have been such a labor of love and we’ve worked with nutritionists, doctors, and the Sakara Science Council to continue delivering transformation to each of you th…

Today we’re digging into a fascinating topic that we have yet to cover on The Sakara Life Podcast: Long Covid and it’s effects on the body. We’re joined by the esteemed internist and author, Dr. Leo Galland, to discuss his latest research around covid and understand how our biology is directly correlated to our susceptibility to the virus and other…

We’re joined by one of our dear friends and bestselling author, Gabby Bernstein, to discuss her latest book, Happy Days. In this conversation, she candidly shares her own battle with addiction and explains how understanding her shame allowed her to heal herself from inner trauma. We also discuss how we can each begin this journey of self work and r…