Balanced Bites: Talk on Food, Fitness, & Life with Liz Wolfe

#450: Before botox and filler, the best kept secret in Hollywood for smoothing out wrinkles and maintaining youthful skin was Frownies. Today we are sitting down with Helen Morrison, one of the heirs to the Frownies empire (and their social media maven). Helen shares the history of her family-founded and family-run company that pioneered a simple yet effective solution for smoothing wrinkles non-invasively. We talk about how this beauty secret became mainstream, the growth of the company and its social media virality, how to deal with the haters and the effects of stress and tension on your face. Helen also shares the power of authenticity in marketing and what’s next for the beloved brand! Follow Helen on Instagram HERE Follow Frownies on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frownies/ For more on Frownies, or to shop their products, click HERE Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#449: Liz is FINALLY ready to share her big news! She announces the launch of her Daily Aminos+, the first product in her NEW line of supplements, specifically formulated for women 35+ and she wants YOU to have access to her exclusive discount code. In this episode, Liz reveals why amino acids are essential for women in midlife (and beyond) and highlights their benefits for supporting lean body mass, boosting energy levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting overall wellness. She shares why she created the Ideal Age supplement line, the meaning behind the brand, why she added 2 crucial ingredients to the Daily Aminos+ (hint: it’s to level up your metabolic support!), her personal experience with supplementation, and so much more! To pre-order the new Ideal Age Amino Acids, click HERE. For the exclusive discount code: use code Liz15 for 15% off one and use code Liz20 for 20% off two or more. Comment end Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#448: Entrepreneur and Celebrity Nutritionist Kelly Leveque is here! Today we chat all about blood sugar, motherhood and her super power as an entrepreneur that you can apply to your own life. We dig into why you need to keep your blood sugar balanced, the importance of consuming more protein (especially during pregnancy!), how to get your kids to eat more wholesome foods and her hacks for cooking in the kitchen and feeding a family of 5! She also gives a rundown of her go-to beauty products for her glowing skin. Kelly is a best-selling author, wellness expert and celebrity holistic nutritionist. Her past clients have included Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, and Emmy Rossum. Kelly created the Fab 4 Formula so everyone can maintain balance in their life. Follow Kelly on Instagram HERE Listen to The Be Well Podcast HERE For more from Kelly, including recipes, check out her website Be Well By Kelly HERE Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#447: Did you miss Liz’s Metabolic Masterclass? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Check out this episode for a recap where Liz unpacks the vital topics of perimenopause, stress, cortisol and hormones. To access the free Metabolic Masterclass replay, click HERE To sign up for Own Your Metabolism, click HERE To listen to the podcast episode on perimenopause, click HERE To listen to the podcast on what really happens to your metabolism as you age, click HERE Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#446: Not every symptom is related to perimenopause! In this episode, Liz dispels everything we think we know about perimenopause. From mood changes, shifts in libido, and menstrual irregularities to issues with focus and sleep, what is your body actually telling you?! Liz explores the idea that menopause may evolve in response to social, cultural, and evolutionary factors, and encourages you to embrace curiosity about the signals your body is sending. Sign up for the FREE Metabolic Masterclass at balancedbitespodcast.com Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ Find Liz on Instagram: @realfoodliz and @balancedbitespodcast

#445: Sign up for the FREE Metabolic Masterclass at balancedbitespodcast.com Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom

#444: Sign up for the FREE Metabolic Masterclass at balancedbitespodcast.com Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom

#443: Today’s episode is real, raw, and revealing! Registered and functional dietitian Michelle Shapiro is back and she had me open up about my own experience exploring GLP-1 medications. We discuss the benefits and risks of GLP-1 medications, intentional weight loss, factors that influence our health decisions and the importance of respecting individual health choices and embracing autonomy. For more from Michelle, you can find her @michelleshapirord on Instagram and via her Quiet the Diet podcast. Thank you for listening to the Balanced Bites Podcast! https://balancedbitespodcast.com/ @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom

#442: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack co-wrote the NEW book Real Food for Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN. She’s a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, author of The Fifth Vital Sign, and host of the Fertility Friday Podcast. Lisa helps women uncover the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health. Real Food for Fertility: https://amzn.to/3SGsEqa Website: fertilityfriday.com Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays Instagram: @FertilityFriday Twitter: @FertileFriday @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#441: Ann Swanson is the author of the NEW book Meditation for the Real World. A former chronic pain and anxiety sufferer-turned-internationally renowned yoga therapist, Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom AND practical tips (plus 75+ done-for-you meditations!) to make meditation accessible, rewarding, and NOT just another "to-do" on your list. Meditationfortherealworld.com to order the book and get 14-days of real-world audio meditations crafted to optimize your wellness and your brain waves! IG: @scienceof.yoga YT: @AnnSwansonWellness @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#440: Liz talks friendship mistakes, getting (friendship) lucky, her "list," and that girl in Kindergarten that made her feel bad. @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#439: Elise Loehnen is the New York Times Best Selling Author of On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. She hosts Pulling the Thread, a podcast with Cadence13, where she interviews cultural luminaries on the big questions of the day, including Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Harriet Lerner, and many more. Previously, she was the chief content officer of goop, where she co-hosted The goop Podcast and The goop Lab on Netflix, and led the brand’s content strategy and programming, including the launch of a magazine with Condé Nast and a book imprint. https://www.eliseloehnen.com/about https://www.instagram.com/eliseloehnen/ @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#438: Steph is a Certified Sports Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Menopause Coaching Specialist, best-selling author, and host of the award-winning podcast Fuel Your Strength. She helps athletic women over 40 get stronger, eat smarter, increase their energy, perform better in the gym, and feel like badasses. Access a FREE sampling of her strength program here: https://stephgaudreau.com/workout Books: The Core 4 The Performance Paleo Cookbook The Paleo Athlete: A Beginner’s Guide to Real Food for Performance Programs: Fuel Your Strength Strength Nutrition Unlocked Strong with Steph @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#437: Noelle Tarr is a a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP™), certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association®, and a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA®) Certified Personal Trainer. She’s the founder of coconutsandkettlebells.com, and the author of the best-selling cookbook, Coconuts and Kettlebells. She also hosts the top-ranked women’s health and fitness podcast, Well-Fed Women. Noelle founded the supplement line Well Minerals, and she is the creator of the innovative personalized home workout program, Strong From Home. https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/about/ @coconutsandkettlebells @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#436: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Ignite-Raffis-healing?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Raffi Dobles is an early childhood specialist, postpartum doula, homeschooling mother of two, and wife to an incredible man. She is navigating and healing from a rare vulvar cancer: stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. Heal Raffi Pickleball Tournament in Kansas City: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heal-raffi-pickleball-tournament-registration-733000242457?aff=oddtdtcreator Strong as a Mother apparel: https://www.bonfire.com/heal-raffi/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page_share&utm_campaign=heal-raffi&utm_content=default Find Raffi on Instagram at @herewearehq @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#435: Alannah DiBona is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive training in eating disorders and performance psychology. Alannah has nurtured a treatment style that is holistic, strengths-based, creative, and infused with warmth and cultural competence. She founded Windhorse Counseling to provide the supplemental care she felt her young clients needed outside of the school setting, and she enjoys working alongside Theo, her Bloodhound, who provides affection, compassion, and plenty of humor during treatment sessions. A lifelong horseback rider and competitive equestrian, Alannah continues to enjoy riding her horse, Boone, and spends much of her free time swimming, perusing independent bookstores, and adventuring with Theo. https://www.windhorsecounseling.net/ @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#434: Jessica is a Stanford-certified compassion teacher, an educator, a clinical nutritionist, and an author. She has over ten years of training in compassion-based reparenting and inner-child work that is a direct line into the root cause of an individual's relationship with food and disordered eating. In 2015 her book, “The Loving Diet,” was published - and was one of the first mind-body books supporting those with autoimmune diseases. Most of her professional time is now spent running her 8-week online group classes teaching self-compassion for disordered eating. www.thelovingdiet.com https://www.facebook.com/TheLovingDiet/ https://www.instagram.com/thelovingdiet/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7LemXaXftnYNX6jvhfYRTA @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#433: Izabella Wentz is a passionate, innovative, and solution-focused clinical pharmacist and NYT best selling author specializing in functional medicine, holistic care, and lifestyle interventions for Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune conditions. She is the woman behind the books: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause. The #1 NYT best seller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back , and the most recent , Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving, She is also the woman behind the documentary series, The Thyroid Secret. https://thyroidpharmacist.com/ @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#432: Alisa Vitti is a researcher, author, thought leader for women’s hormonal health, a pioneer in femmetech, a US patent holder for her tech, and an advocate for gender equality in nutrition research. ‍ While attending Johns Hopkins University, she was diagnosed with PCOS. Her doctor painted a grim picture of her future and offered birth control as the only solution. Not willing to accept this as the only option, Alisa went on a quest to find alternative ways to heal. Vitti has published 2 best-selling books—WomanCode and In the Flo. She uncovered the Infradian Rhythm and created The Cycle Syncing® Method which became a viral wellness movement on social with 5 million #cyclesyncing. Alisa founded Flo Living in 2001 as one of the first femtech entrepreneurs. The next-gen hormone care platform has gone on to help tens of thousands of women get to the root cause of their symptoms with its personalized programs, supplements, and a top-ranked hormone care app. ‍Today, she is focused on shifting the cultural conversation around hormone care and gender inequality in research and biohacking—leading the way to a better future for women’s health. Follow: https://www.floliving.com/ IG: @floliving @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!

#431: Mandy Harvey is an inspirational speaker and trauma healing and somatic specialist. Her extraordinary story of transforming her life from devastating childhood trauma and a near death experience to courageously choosing to face the past, heal, own her impact, and design the life and business of her dreams is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same. Heart her story: https://mandylharvey.com/media/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/mandylharvey/ @realfoodlizReal Food LizEat The YolksBaby Making and BeyondAthletic Mom Thanks for listening!