The Unlock Wellness Podcast

Jay Fantom is host of The Story Box Podcast, and author of The Path of an Eagle: How to Overcome and Lead After Being Knocked Down. This conversation with Jay was incredible. After dealing with crippling anxiety & depression, addiction, and a near-death experience, Jay fought to rise above tragedy and become a light for those struggling in the darkness. He became dedicated to creating a meaningful life and help as many people as he can along the way. I hope you love hearing Jay's story as much as I did! Keep up with Jay on social media!: @thestoryboxpodcast@iamjayfantomThe Story Box Podcast Also be sure to purchase his newest book on Amazon! The Path of an Eagle Enjoy!!!

Dominique Provost-Chalkley is an incredibly talented actress, musician, environmental activist, and founder of an amazing non-profit organization called Start The Wave. In this episode, Dom chats about her own personal wellness journey, and how meditation has completely changed her outlook on life and how she deals with anxiety. She also dives into how breath work is a crucial part of her healing right now, and we nerd-out over the power of the parasympathetic nervous system. Dom also talks about her journey with veganism and sustainability, and why choosing to be vegan has helped her overall health and is in alignment with her efforts in making the planet a healthier place to live. We chat about the goals of her non-profit organization, Start The Wave, how it started, and the huge impact that it's already making in such a short period of time. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Dom's work and journey is incredibly inspiring! Be sure to follow Dom and Start The Wave on social media! Instagram: @dominiquep_cInstagram: @start_the_waveWebsite: www.startthewave.org Enjoy!

In today's episode, I chat with Dr. Ray Nichols. Dr Ray is co-owner and chiropractor at Align Life in Greer, SC. We dive into Dr Ray's personal wellness journey, how chiropractic school changed his life and mindset, what it means to have an "inside-out" mentality on health, the incredible benefits of chiropractic care for all ages, and the importance of taking ownership for your health and wellness. This conversation with Dr. Ray has so many amazing take-aways, so I hope you love it! Be sure to keep up with Dr. Ray on social media! @dr.raymondnicholsDr. Raymond Nichols Enjoy!

Jessica Carvo is an incredible singer and songwriter based in New York City. She not only creates music as a solo artist, but is also 1/2 of the indie band Satellite Mode, which has had over 20 million streams and toured nationally with acts such as Guster, Shoffy, The Band Perry, and more. In this episode, Jess and I chat about her journey with music, how music has helped her, and continues to help her, heal emotionally and deal with anxiety, and we also dive into the importance of music and art programs for kids as a way to fully express emotions. This conversation was amazing, so I hope you love it! Be sure to tune in until the end to hear Jessica sing the chorus of her song, Nightfall! Be sure to follow Jessica and Satellite Mode on social media! @jessica.carvo@satellite.modewww.jessicacarvo.com Enjoy!

This episode was a fun conversation with the amazing Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn! Toni and Michelle were both past podcast guests on The Unlock Wellness Podcast (about 3 years ago!), so be sure to also go back and listen to their individual wellness journeys! Toni and Michelle have both done so much incredible and inspiring work in the plant-based world. From the creation of Plant-Based on a Budget, to starting the very successful World of Vegan blog, to a vegan documentary, 7 Days Documentary, starting the Plant Powered People Podcast, to most recently, publishing a cookbook together, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook. With all of their amazing resources, collectively and individually, their goal is to make plant-based eating easy, accessible, and fun. They love creating vegan meals that everyone (even meat-eaters) can enjoy! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Toni and Michelle on social media! @plantbasedonabudgetPlantbased on a Budget@vegan@michellecehnWorld of VeganYouTube Also be sure to order their newest cookbook, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook! (I personally have a copy, and it's beautiful!) Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

If you've ever had questions about pediatric or prenatal chiropractic care, you're going to love this episode with Dr. Scherina! Dr. Scherina is owner of Integrate Wellness Center in Orlando, FL, and is 1 of 7 practioners in the state of Florida that practice a technique called Network Spinal. She is also certified in Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), which is a gentle, specific analysis and adjustment that can greatly assist women during pregnancy. In this episode, we chat about Dr. Scherina's personal wellness journey, how chiropractic care has increased her body awareness and perception of health, how Network Spinal and chiropractic care affects the nervous system, and the impact that chiropractic care can have on kiddos and pregnant women! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Scherina and IWC on social media! Dr. ScherinaIWCIWCIWC Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Aren Bahia is founder of Conscious Arts Tattoos, a vegan ink tattoo company in Bali that supports education programs for mentally disabled youth in Bali, founder of Karma House Bali, and is a partner of The Yogi Lab. In this episode, Aren shares his wellness journey and how he completely transformed his life. After years of being in a gang and selling/using drugs, he began to want more for his life. Yoga and meditation were his first steps, and he never looked back. Aren's story is extremely inspiring, and will leave you wanting to stop patterns in your own life that aren't serving you. Excited to share our conversation! Follow Aren and his companies on social media! @ink_pray_love@the_yogi_lab@consciousartstattoos@karmahousebali Enjoy!!! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Dr. Tori Jaeger is a plant-based physician who is using her platform to inspire healthier living. Dr. Tori does an amazing job at showing her audience how she incorporates her healthy lifestyle as a mom, while also having a crazy schedule as a doctor. In this episode, Dr. Tori talks about her personal wellness journey, why her family switched to a plant-based diet, the importance of daily consistency, the dangerous impacts of not getting enough sleep, as well as her new recipe and meal guide e-book release to help others on their plant-based journeys! Dr. Tori also talks about the adoption process, and how that process has looked so far for her family. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Dr. Tori on social media! @doc.tor.fit Also be sure to check out Dr. Tori's new recipe and meal guide e-book! Enjoy!!! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Heidi Germaine Schnappauf currently works in film and television as a stuntwoman, stunt coordinator, and actress. Heidi has recently worked on shows like NBC's Blindspot and AMC's The Walking Dead: World Beyond. She also recently completed directing her first feature film, which she also co-wrote. In this episode, Heidi talks about her own personal wellness journey, how she overcame an eating disorder and created a healthy relationship with food, how she takes care of her body on and off set to be prepared for such a strenuous job, and how she recovered from a near career-ending neck injury. This episode with Heidi was a lot of fun, and you'll definitely feel inspired to take your health to the next level. Keep up with Heidi on social media! @stuntgirlheidiHeidi Germaine Schnappaufstuntgirlheidi Also, Heidi discusses this amazing resource for those being affected by eating disorders. Be sure to check it out if you are wanting to seek help: NationalEatingDisorders.Org Hope you enjoy the episode! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Karin Gibson is a registered dietician in Sweden, currently living in New York City working as a plant-based nutrition coach. Karin's passion is empowering parents with nutritional guidance and practical tips on how to raise healthy, well-nourished plant-based children. In this episode, we dive into sooo many of the top questions that parents have about plant-based nutrition for kids! We discuss topics such as: This conversation covers so much amazing info for parents! Be sure to share with friends and family! :) Keep up with Karin on social media! @grazinggreens Also be sure to check out the organic baby and toddler food brand Karin discussed on this episode! Tiny Organics Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Rachel Atcheson is Deputy Strategist for Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, where she works on plant-based nutrition initiatives, such as " Meatless Mondays," for Brooklyn public schools. In this episode, Rachel talks about her own personal wellness journey, what inspired her to become plant-based, her amazing career path from working for The Humane League, to working for NYC Mayor De Blasio, and now for Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and how she is using her work to make a positive impact on the world. We also talk about ways that you can make an impact in your own community, especially within our local public schools, and the positive effects on the climate that we can all make just by eating less animal products. Rachel's incredibly inspiring work has helped create a Meatless Monday initiative that is now in ALL 1,800 NYC public schools! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Rachel on social media! @xvxrachel@r_atchesonRachel Atcheson Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Brandon Brown is an extremely talented actor and artist who is using his platform to inspire others. Brandon has been featured on a variety of TV shows, as well as commercials for companies like Nike and Chase Bank. In this episode, Brandon talks about his wellness journey, what inspired him to go vegan, and how his positive lifestyle changes has affected his mindset and values. He also dives into struggles that many vegan actors have to overcome, as well as his incredible goals going further as an artist. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Brandon on social media! Instagram: @brandonbrownb Facebook: Brandon B. Brown Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Rosie Rocke is doing so much amazing work in the plant-based world. Rosie reached a point where her health wasn't thriving. She was constantly tired, rarely feeling her best, and dealt with chronic acne. She decided to take the leap into a plant-based diet, and hasn't looked back. In this episode, we talk about Rosie's wellness journey, her motivations for going vegan, how learning about animal rights and the positive effects on the environment increased her dedication to this lifestyle, and we also dive into resources that are helpful for new or aspiring vegans to check out. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Rosie on social media! @rosie_rocke Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Sarah Menzies is an incredibly talented filmmaker and director of several documentaries that capture characters who are changing the world in positive ways. In this episode, we discuss her path to becoming a filmmaker, and she walks us through the production of her amazing feature length documentary, Afghan Cycles. Afghan Cycles follows the journey of a group of young women in Afghanistan who are pushing gender and cultural barriers by riding bicycles. This inspiring film uses the bicycle to tell a story of women’s rights, human rights, and the struggles faced by Afghan women on a daily basis... from discrimination, to abuse, to the oppressive silencing of their voices in all aspects of contemporary society. These women ride despite cultural barriers, despite infrastructure, and despite death threats, embracing the power and freedom that comes with the sport. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you guys. Sarah's work is so inspiring, and her documentary is one of my favorites. Keep up with Sarah on social media! @sarmenzies@afghancycleswww.afghancycles.com Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Matt Coffman is a health coach in Tampa, FL, as well as host of The Integrative Thoughts Podcast. Matt has overcome a significant amount of obstacles along his wellness path. He grew up in poverty-stricken Flint, Michigan, where self-love was definitely not his priority. After dealing with a drug and alcohol addiction for years, Matt knew that he needed to make a change. He started with his diet, and the self-awareness that followed that small change was incredible. In this episode, we discuss Matt's wellness journey, his self-reflection on his addictive past, the power of meditation and self-development, as well as the current state of water quality in Flint, Michigan, and the danger of such high levels of water toxicity. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Matt on social media! @integrativematt@integrativematt Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Andrea Lima is a plant-based, Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner who has worked for the VA for almost 5 years. After an injury ended her track and field scholarship at UCLA, she met her husband Richard Lima (who was an amazing past podcast guest), and they began a family. Andrea refocused her career, and dove back into her passion of helping people transform their health. Andrea's passion is empowering Veterans to take control of their health through education about the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet and healthy lifestyle. Our conversation was very eye-opening about the current state of health care for Veterans, and her inspiring work that's creating so much positive change. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Andrea on social media! Andrea Lima@richardlima1 Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Keyra Correa is a plant-based filmmaker who has completely transformed her health and life by changing her diet. Keyra grew up constantly struggling with her weight. She eventually discovered that changing what was on her plate could radically change her life. Keyra lost 80 lbs, and became extremely passionate about the plant-based lifestyle. As a way to teach others about the power of nutrition, she started combining her passion of filmmaking with her passion of veganism, and hasn't looked back. Keyra is currently working on several projects, one being Soul Vegan Cuisine, an amazing company that organizes vegan events with creative and delicious cuisine. Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Keyra on social media! @humbleveganwarrior@soulvegancuisineKeyra Correa Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Matt Nagra is a recent graduate from Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and is using his knowledge to educate as many people as possible about the power of a plant-based diet. He is a volunteer and contributor to NutritionFacts.org, an incredible resource created by Dr. Michael Greger, and is passionate about educating others about not only the nutritional benefits of going plant-based, but also the ethical and environmental reasons as well. In this episode, we talk about Matt’s personal wellness journey, how his nutritional journey led him to a love of animal advocacy, his professional plans for the future, as well as tips for finding a vegan community, and easy meal-prep tips! Excited to share our conversation! Keep up with Matt on social media! @mnagz Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Claudia Ivonne is an artist, environmentalist, garden expert, and vegan bikini competitor. Claudia decided to take her passion for health and wellness to the next level after having her son, and her life hasn't looked the same. She lost 40 pounds, embraced a plant-based diet and a consistent fitness plan, and discovered her love of gardening. Her garden in Las Vegas is making a huge impact in her community, and she is using the knowledge that she has gained to educate as many people as possible. In this episode, we discussed Claudia's personal wellness journey, how plant-based nutrition and becoming more serious about her fitness routine changed her life, why taking care of yourself as a mom is so crucial, tips for raising a plant-based family, as well as her amazing garden and tips for composting. I really loved this conversation with Claudia, so excited to share it with you guys! Keep up with Claudia on social media! @thevixengarden@vegasveggievixen Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com

Kelli Tennant is doing so much incredible work. After dealing with chronic Epstein-Barr Virus, for years being misdiagnosed, Kelli went on a mission to help her body heal in a more holistic way. In an effort to focus on her healing, she left her successful career in sports broadcasting to focus on her journey and self-love. She now hosts Ceremony Wellness Podcast, where she has amazing conversations about health, wellness, and personal development. In this episode, we talked about Kelli's personal wellness journey, how repairing her gut health transformed her life, the healing effects of addressing mind/body connection, and how choosing a path of self-love is always the answer. Excited to share our conversation with you guys! Keep up with Kelli on social media! @kellimtennant@ceremonywellnesswww.kellitennant.com Also, be sure to check out Kelli's upcoming event, Ceremony Wellness Live! https://kellitennant.com/live Enjoy! Credits: Music: www.bensound.com