Episode 93: Gut Health, Hormonal Acne, and Lymphatic Drainage with Wellness It-Girl, Steph Robinson
Steph Robinson is a holistic nutritionist who became the newest wellness it-girl thanks to her inspirational social media posts, delicious recipes, and big-sister advice. For years, Steph dealt with horrible hormonal acne and gut issues so bad she couldn't get out of bed. After working with a functional doctor to heal from the inside out and change her life, she wanted to help other women heal too. In today's episode, we get into the details of how Steph healed her gut, skin, and hormones, and all of her wellness tips for living your best life (even while you're traveling). Steph also shares the foods and supplements she eats in a day, and the game-changing lessons about nutrition she has learned living in Europe (hint: it's very different from her previous life in LA).
SHOW NOTES:
In this week’s intro, Emma and Josie take a few minutes to discuss a recent article in The Everygirl’s wellness section about “celebrity energy” as a manifestation method. Then, they dive into the Ask The Everygirl question, which is about being laid off from your dream job. The interview with Steph Robinson starts with Steph sharing her own wellness journey, including her struggles with severe acne during her teenage years and early 20s. She and Josie have a conversation about veganism, and why Steph was vegan for several years before going back to eating meat on a regular basis. They discuss the mental toll that restricting a specific food group can have on your relationship with food, especially as a woman, plus the importance of approaching your food and eating habits from an abundance mindset. Steph shares why she doesn’t believe in the concept of “cheat days,” and a few other mindset shifts that she’s implemented in order to ensure that she is living her healthiest, happiest life. Josie and Steph have a conversation about how Americans tend to approach eating from a rushed standpoint, whereas other parts of the world approach mealtime in a more relaxed way. Josie then circles the conversation back to Steph’s own healing journey, and how she managed to heal her gut issues holistically. Steph explains how her exercise habits were impacting her wellbeing, and why shifting to low-impact workouts made a huge difference for her. She emphasizes the importance of getting a blood test in order to determine your sensitivities and monitor your health. Josie and Steph also discuss how mindfulness and stress reduction can change your health and wellness for the better. Then, the conversation pivots to the benefits of nasal breathing and mouth taping at night. Josie then asks Steph to run through a day of her eating habits, and asks why she is so vigilant about balancing her blood sugar throughout the day. Josie and Steph have a conversation about how healthy eating should be fun and enjoyable, not boring and dreadful. They also talk about reducing inflammation through wellness habits. The episode closes with some rapid-fire questions for Steph.
Must-Listen Moments:
[08:04] Ask The Everygirl: Coping with Job Loss
[17:47] Steph Robinson's Health Journey
[24:16] Food Culture Differences: America vs Europe
[28:06] Steph's Healing Journey: From Acne to Clear Skin
[30:17] Importance of Sleep and Balanced Diet
[32:18] Understanding Hormonal Imbalances
[33:04 ]The Journey to Heal the Gut
[36:37] The Power of Breathwork
[46:12] Tips for Reducing Puffiness
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