Doing It Different

Are you paying attention to the patterns in your life?

Olivia Amitrano, founder of the herbal medicine line, Organic Olivia, looks for them everywhere. Being able to recognize them has been what’s fueled some of her greatest revelations about herself, her health, and her business.

In this episode, Olivia is sharing what those revelations are. We dive into human design and how she's able to reach her goals by leaning into her unique operating system. Olivia also gives us a sneak peek into what it's like running a small business with her long-term partner, Nick. Lastly, we touch on Olivia’s own health practices and the daily non-negotiables she has in place to keep herself feeling good. 

Chatting with Olivia really felt like catching up with a friend. I enjoyed speaking with her and I know you will too. 

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 4:49 Oliva’s unique operating system 
• 6:21 How Olivia takes cues from the universe 
• 9:37 Human design and what it means to be a projector 
• 11:59 Practices that Olivia uses to get back into balance
• 14:50 Why Organic Olivia’s first product was for gut health
• 19:57 The difference between Chinese medicine and herbalism
• 21:39 Who the Organic Olivia brand is creating products for
• 24:47 What running a small business is really like 
• 29:49 Olivia and Nick’s love story 
• 36:25 What makes Olivia and Nick’s relationship so successful
• 39:00 How Olivia and Nick navigate conflict 
• 45:50 Olivia’s daily non-negotiables for feeling good
• 49:04 The most impactful changes Olivia has made for her health
• 55:55 Why walking can be a gamechanger for your health and mental focus
• 59:07 Rapid fire questions with Olivia

Links and Resources: 

• Organic Olivia
• Olivia on Instagram
• Olivia’s Podcast
• Podcast 034: The Power of Using Food As Medicine for Anxiety And Detoxification

Guest Bio:

Olivia Ametrano is an herbalist, host of the What's the Juice podcast, and creator of the herbal medicine line, Organic Olivia. Olivia is passionate about all things health and wellness and her mission is to help women feel good from the inside out.

Sponsor: Organifi

I want to share a hack with you that I have been super consistent with over the past few months and that is a product I use from Organifi called Organifi Red. It is 100% organic and contains 13 superfoods in powder form.

I don’t know if you’ll remember this, but during my mold detox, I was consuming pomegranate powder daily for detox support. I love Organifi Red because it has pomegranate powder in it for my daily dose and things like Cordyceps, Rhodiola, cranberry, and ginseng. It’s caffeine-free while being energizing, which is a major plus for most of us.

Every morning I put a scoop in my smoothie or a glass of water and it gives me a dose of herbs, medicinal mushrooms, and a comprehensive berry blend. It’s really yummy, it contains zero crap and it has definitely become a go-to product for me. If you want to try it out, which I think you do, you can go to www.organifi.com/carly and use code “Carly” for 15% off all products.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

If you lost power, water, and cell phone service, and all gas stations and grocery stores were closed, how long could you survive? 

A snowstorm took over Texas in February and shut nearly everything down. Austin and I lost power, heat, and cell phone service for nearly an entire week and our surrounding communities had to rally together to pull through. The winter storm really made us all evaluate how we’re preparing for disaster moving forward and how passionately we feel that everyone should do the same. 

We were fortunate enough to have our friends Jake Grosek and Allegra Moet Brantley nearby to brave the storm with and today they are joining Austin and me to talk all about it. We dive into what the storm was like, how we’re preparing for disaster in the future, and our advice for those who don’t have a prep plan. 

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 6:03 What we thought the snowstorm was going to be like
• 9:19 Waking up the morning of the storm
• 14:38 Bursting pipes, helping neighbors, and saving tiny homes
• 20:54 All of the home damage and repairs Jake and Allegra are dealing with
• 24:33 Why preparing for disaster is so important
• 27:55 Giving ourselves a personal preparedness rating 
• 30:18 The most useful tools we had during the storm
• 36:04 Things we wish we had thought to have handy
• 44:23 Is the government coming to save you?
• 51:12 How we’re going to prepare our homes differently
• 54:02 Disaster gear we’re keeping in our car at all times
• 55:48 Preparing for disaster when living in a small space
• 56:45 Checking in with your emotions when things are a little crazy
• 1:00:11 Our advice for people without a prep plan

Links and Resources: 

• Beprepared.com
• Podcast 013: How To Take Charge of Your Personal Finances: An Interview With The Financial Guru Who Changed My Life
• Podcast 040: The Beginner’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Real Estate Investing

Sponsor: Organifi

I am so excited to share my love for Organifi with you all. You know that quality is incredibly important to me and Organifi is so thoughtful in their ingredients, dosing, and in the products they create and they're now supporting this show.

I am addicted to Organifi Gold which is 100% organic. I mix a scoop with warm coconut milk and collagen before bed to support my blood sugar while sleeping, but also to help me wind down. It reminds me of an Ayurvedic golden milk which is traditionally sipped on as a sleep tonic. Gold has lemon balm, magnesium, Reishi, which are all known to aid sleep, and it also contains warming herbs like turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and tastes so good. I look forward to this concoction every night after dinner.

I also love the Organifi Red powder and add it as an antioxidant boost to my smoothie each morning. If you want to try it out, which I definitely would recommend, you can go to www.organifi.com/carly and use code “Carly” for 15% off all products.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Are you making conscious choices or letting life decide for you?

Welcome back to another Doing it Different Update! Austin is back on the show with me to talk about a few things going on in our lives thanks to some questions that were sent in by my Instagram community. 

The more I reflect on this episode, I realize it is rooted in making conscious choices about how you want to experience the world around you. We dive into how and why I pursued my new German citizenship. We also talk about how we choose to navigate family dynamics while staying unified as a couple, Austin’s new intention for work, and how we’re building a community that we love.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 4:03 Pursuing German citizenship
• 11:49 Austin’s new revelation on intentional business 
• 17:33 Navigating family dynamics while staying united as a couple
• 22:52 The best way to ease family tension
• 26:24 Why Carly chooses not to fast or utilize the Keto diet
• 29:27 Carly’s advice for people considering the Keto diet
• 31:03 How Austin and Carly create a community of friends
• 36:00 Tips for finding the right people to surround yourself with 
• 40:19 Making conscious choices before the world makes them for you
• 43:39 How to get clarity on big life decisions

Links and Resources: 

• Nomad Capitalist
• Ecommerce Influence Podcast: 271: The Secret To Lowering Your Taxes With Offshore Business & Global Citizenship
• Podcast: 029: Doing It Different Update: Politics, We Took A Sex Course, Our Family Values

Sponsor: Organifi

I want to share a hack with you that I have been super consistent with over the past few months and that is a product I use from Organifi called Organifi Red. It is 100% organic and contains 13 superfoods in powder form.

I don't know if you'll remember this, but during my mold detox, I was consuming pomegranate powder daily for detox support. I love Organifi Red because it has pomegranate powder in it for my daily dose and things like Cordyceps, Rhodiola, cranberry, and ginseng. It's caffeine-free while being energizing, which is a major plus for most of us.

Every morning I put a scoop in my smoothie or a glass of water and it gives me a dose of herbs, medicinal mushrooms, and a comprehensive berry blend. It's really yummy, it contains zero crap and it has definitely become a go-to product for me. If you want to try it out, which I think you do, you can go to www.organifi.com/carly and use code "Carly" for 15% off all products.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Struggling to get pregnant? A lot of women are. Here’s what your conventional doctor may be missing.

A pattern I've noticed in society is that more and more women and families are having trouble getting pregnant. With there being little conversation around the space between infertility and IVF, I am very excited and honored to bring you today's episode with Dr. Carrie Jones.

Dr. Carrie Jones is a board-certified Naturopathic Physician with over 15 years of functional medicine experience and is truly an expert on all things hormones. Currently, she serves the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, the company behind the infamous DUTCH Test.

In today's episode, she joins us to talk about hormonal imbalances and how the condition is becoming more prevalent. We go over commonly overlooked causes of infertility, the difference between a conventional and holistic approach to healing, and the first steps you should take when planning for pregnancy.

Whether you are currently on your conception journey or hope to try in the future, this episode is packed with information on how you can make it as smooth as possible.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 6:26 Dr. Carrie’s medical background
• 7:45 How hormonal imbalances are becoming more common
• 12:32 The conventional approach to treating infertility
• 17:17 Three main reasons for infertility 
• 21:53 Indicators that you should be tested for PCOS
• 24:30 The luteal phase defect and what it means for you
• 26:04 Why progesterone is important for conceiving and staying pregnant 
• 29:16 How your prolactin levels can impact fertility
• 31:00 What you can consider prior to IVF treatments 
• 34:30 A holistic view on infertility testing
• 41:03 Navigating infertility when seeing a conventional doctor 
• 44:13 The first steps to take when considering pregnancy
• 48:21 What to do when faced with recurring miscarriages

Links and Resources: 

• Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website
• Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram
• DUTCH Test
• Podcast 30: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren

Guest Bio:

Dr. Carrie Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE) with a Master's in Public Health (MPH) and has over 15 years in the field of functional and integrative medicine. As former Adjunct Faculty for the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), she has taught courses in both Gynecology and Advanced Endocrinology and is currently the Medical Director for Precision Analytical Inc, creators of the most cutting edge hormone test on the market, the DUTCH Test.

Dr. Carrie believes in the importance of both men and women understanding their hormones so they're more empowered to take control of their own health especially when they are told everything is "normal" but they don't feel "normal." Her goal is to spread her knowledge of hormones all over the world through lectures, seminars, podcasts, webinars and writings.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Does being a real estate investor seem unimaginable to you?

Most people have this idea that real estate investing is off the table for them.

It costs too much money. I could never afford it. There's no way I can put 20% down.

Here to give us the low down are two of my great friends - Allegra Moet Brantly of Factora Wealth and Stephanie Douglas of Open House Austin. These two women are doing incredible work to make building wealth and home buying more accessible.

Today we’re talking about how to consider if buying is right for you, how to house-hack, what a good deal actually looks like, and how to come up with a real estate strategy. We also bust some myths on what a down payment has to look like and the hype surrounding house flipping.

By the end, you just might realize that real estate investing is more attainable than you think.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 5:45 Meet Steph and Allegra
• 8:48 Steph’s house shopping spree
• 12:06 Why your net worth increases when you buy a home
• 15:00 Two ways to win if you’re strategic with real estate investing
• 17:28 How to determine if buying is right for you 
• 21:48 What buy and hold real estate is 
• 25:29 Why your first home doesn’t need to be your dream home
• 28:45 How to put down a lower percentage for your down payment 
• 33:43 Protecting yourself when buying with another person
• 38:39 Is your home an investment or just somewhere to live?
• 43:01 How to calculate the cost of being a landlord
• 46:46 Features to look for when buying a home
• 52:20 What house-hacking is and how you can do it too
• 59:04 How Allegra has someone else pay for her mortgage
• 1:01:59 Operation: Double-Shed
• 1:06:18 What you should be aware of if you’re entering the real estate game

Links and Resources: 

• Factora
• Factora on Instagram
• Factora on Facebook
• Allegra on Instagram
• Coffee and Coin Podcast
• Open House Austin
• Open House Austin on Instagram
• Open House Austin on Facebook
• Stephanie on Instagram
• Podcast 013: How To Take Charge of Your Personal Finances: An Interview With The Financial Guru Who Changed My Life

Guest Bio:

Allegra Moet Brantly is on a mission to lead 1 million women to $1 million in net worth. To do so, she founded Factora Wealth, an online course & community that educates and empowers women to build real wealth, together. A serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, dog lover, and Texan since 2017, Allegra’s deeply passionate about helping women learn how to invest in financial freedom.

Stephanie Douglas co-founded Open House Austin, a female-owned real estate education company working on expanding the possibilities of home ownership in Texas and throughout the country. They offer real estate services, courses, workshops, virtual events, and a podcast to help people buy their first home.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Motherhood is what you make it.

You don’t have sex after having a baby. Date nights are thrown out of the window. You lose your identity in being a mom, and you’ll only hang out with people who have kids.

Do any of these sound familiar?

There are so many generalizations about life after having a baby, but there are some women out there who are redefining motherhood for themselves. One of those people is today’s guest, Adee Cazayoux.

Adee is the founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity and she’s one of the first guests we’ve ever had on the show. Back in episode 4, she and her husband shared their secrets on why and how they maintain a strong and unified partnership. Today, Adee is back to talk about some of those things, but through the lens of being 7 months postpartum.

We talk about keeping your identity while also being a great mother, how motherhood has changed her marriage, how she and her husband navigate new responsibilities, and how they keep intimacy at the forefront of their lives.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 5:31 How Adee mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to have a baby
• 11:17 Adee’s honest thoughts on being pregnant and how her mindset played a part
• 14:24 How being pregnant during COVID-19 really felt 
• 17:30 Adee’s unexpected delivery story and why she wasn’t able to have her home birth
• 24:20 The hardest part about delivering a baby
• 30:46 Coping with your newborn in NICU
• 32:56 Life at home with a newborn baby
• 34:57 What marriage is like after having a baby
• 37:56 How Adee and Michael split up parenting duties
• 43:15 Reintroducing sex and intimacy after delivery
• 49:44 Redefining motherhood and writing your own story
• 52:24 Adee’s special new project
• 55:34 How Adee wishes to be like her mother

Links and Resources: 

• Adee’s Website
• Adee on Instagram
• Working Against Gravity
• Daysy
• Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret
• Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
• Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux

Guest Bio:

Adee Cazayoux is the Founder and CEO of Working Against Gravity (WAG), an online nutrition coaching program with a mission to transform lives.

Having made a name for herself in nutrition, Cazayoux has worked with elite athletes such as Katrin Davidsdottir, Jessica Lucero and Tia Clair-Toomey, just to spotlight a few.

Beyond being a coach to the pros, Cazayoux is a textbook lifelong learner. She completed her Bachelors in Honors Psychology and a Masters in Teaching and is working toward a Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance.

Beyond being an entrepreneur and student of the nutritional sciences, Cazayoux is also an accomplished athlete herself, having competed in the National Pro Grid League, CrossFit Open and won the Bronze Medal in the 2016 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships. Cazayoux currently lives in Austin, Texas with her loving husband, Michael, her newborn son, Shai, and their Labradoodle, Otis.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

Creating a beautiful reality while on your healing journey is possible. Are you in?

I went on a multi-year goose chase for my health after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I’ve learned so much while on my healing journey and it's a large part of who I am today.

However, I know what it’s like when the first diagnosis comes in. I know the fear, shame, and frustration that often tag along. If you've been diagnosed with chronic illness, I’m here to tell you that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

In this episode, I’m diving into seven life lessons my healing journey has taught me and how they continue to apply to my everyday life. We cover radical responsibility, getting used to questioning everything, judgment and so much more.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with chronic illness or not, I know this episode has something for you.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 4:33 Being diagnosed with Hashimoto's at 26
• 7:34 Taking radical responsibility for your health and your life 
• 10:29 Do you need to be taking more responsibility on your healing journey?
• 11:38 Why you should consider questioning everything 
• 15:16 Working through judgment while having a chronic illness
• 17:10 Being deeply connected to your body through chronic illness
• 19:42 How your body tries to send you messages that something is wrong
• 22:38 A hard truth about healing
• 27:29 The biggest lesson I’ve learned on my healing journey

Links and Resources: 

• Blog My Hashimoto’s Success Story, Part 1
• Blog My Hashimoto’s Success Story, Part 2
• Podcast 012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant

Are unwanted critters crawling around inside your body?

It turns out that having the right bacteria in the wrong places can lead to a myriad of problems. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) affects millions of people and it's estimated that 60% of people who have IBS also have SIBO. Though common, SIBO is a complex issue and today Phoebe Lapine is here to make it simple. 

Phoebe was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s back in her 20s and a few years ago when suspicious symptoms started resurfacing, a trip to her doctor revealed her new diagnosis. This gave her a kickstart into diving into the world of SIBO and was the catalyst behind her latest book, SIBO Made Simple. 

Stay tuned to learn what SIBO really is, how it affects your body, and common root causes and symptoms. Phoebe also shares options for testing and treating SIBO so you can start taking your health back.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 3:59 Phoebe’s unexpected diagnosis with SIBO
• 9:15 How common SIBO really is 
• 11:16 What SIBO is and how your body reacts to it
• 13:46 The top 3 root causes of SIBO
• 19:26 Common symptoms of SIBO
• 22:38 How this condition affects the rest of your health 
• 24:46 The tests to utilize to determine if you have SIBO
• 28:41 Three treatment options to remove unwanted bacteria from your small intestine
• 32:08 How to navigate the phases of treatment for SIBO
• 35:38 The difference between treating SIBO conventionally and holistically
• 38:00 How to tell if your condition is considered chronic
• 41:30 The best ways to prevent SIBO
• 44:37 What Phoebe’s diet looks like now
• 46:07 Restoring your diet after treating SIBO
• 49:01 Can you have SIBO and not know it? 
• 55:33 How to get in touch with Phoebe

Links and Resources: 

• Phoebe’s Website
• Phoebe on Instagram
• SIBO Made Simple Book
• SIBO Made Simple Podcast
• Podcast 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them

Guest Bio:

Phoebe Lapine is a writer, gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, recipe developer, wellness blogger, Hashimoto's advocate, and speaker, born and raised in New York City. Her latest book, SIBO Made Simple, is a one-of-a-kind toolkit for learning about SIBO and tailoring your diet towards healing.

Austin joins me for my first ever "Ask Me Anything" episode. Ready to get personal?

Austin joined us last month on the podcast and we were delighted to see just how much you enjoyed the show. Since then, we got back into the studio to record our first Ask Me Anything episode.

Thanks to my Instagram community we have a ton of questions to go over ranging from the COVID-19 vaccine and politics to love and marriage. With topics like these, things were bound to get vulnerable, controversial, and even a little steamy.

Stay tuned to get our take on how to decide if the COVID-19 vaccine is right for you, being friends with people who have different political views, nontoxic living, marriage, and spicing up your sex life. This episode truly has something for everyone.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 6:56 Living in Austin, TX: Is it overrated? 
• 10:54 That one time Carly wasn’t into health and wellness
• 12:22 Our house hacking strategy that pays our mortgage
• 14:37 The role alcohol plays in Austin and Carly’s life
• 16:10 Getting the COVID-19 vaccine
• 20:37 Being friends with people we disagree with
• 23:28 Staying mentally strong when facing chronic illness 
• 29:14 Creating a nontoxic home
• 31:58 Austin and Carly’s first impressions of each other
• 35:45 What it’s like preparing to have kids
• 39:42 Having seasonal check ins with your partner
• 42:12 A day in the life of Austin and Carly’s marriage
• 44:32 How to improve your sex life
• 50:00 Navigating the political landscape and social media

Links and Resources: 

• Avocado Green Pillows
• Organic Olivia’s Natal Nourish
• Dear Lover: A Woman's Guide To Men, Sex, And Love's Deepest Bliss 
• Sex and Love Academy
• Podcast 001: Carly and her Husband introduce the Doing It Different Podcast
• Podcast 003: The Fertility Awareness Method and Why It’s My Natural Birth Control of Choice
• Podcast 029: Doing It Different Update: Politics, We Took A Sex Course, Our Family Values

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.

39% of women say they almost always orgasm during sex compared to 91% of men. Are you ready to bridge the gap?

With society overvaluing penetrative sex, media depicting unrealistic female satisfaction, and conversations around sex feeling taboo, women are consistently having fewer orgasms than men. Here to talk about the orgasm gap and how to fix it is Dr. Laurie Mintz.

Dr. Laurie is a feminist author, therapist, professor, and speaker whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives. In this episode, she talks about mindful sex, female anatomy, and the three steps to becoming cliterate.

Enjoy!

Episode Highlights: 

• 4:57 Why women are orgasming less than men
• 8:05 Are you ignoring your most reliable route to an orgasm? 
• 16:49 Why simultaneous orgasms are unrealistic
• 20:19 What sex and meditation have in common
• 22:58 How you can have more mindful sex
• 28:29 A crash course in female anatomy
• 32:45 Three steps to becoming cliterate
• 36:49 How to have more sex-positive thoughts 
• 38:43 Sex toys and lubricant recommendations
• 40:15 Debunking three fears women have around vibrators
• 43:36 How to talk about sex with your partner
• 48:27 The truth about squirting
• 54:26 Creating a sex-positive household 
• 56:24 Get in touch with Dr. Laurie

Links and Resources: 

• Dr. Laurie’s Website
• Dr. Laurie on Instagram
• Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It
• She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman 
• Uberlube
• LELO Intimate Personal Moisturizer
• Yoni Oil
• Sliquid Organics
• Alexa Martinez on Instagram
• Podcast: 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez

Guest Bio:

Dr. Laurie Mintz is a feminist author, therapist, professor, and speaker whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives through the art and science of psychology.​

As a tenured Professor at the University of Florida, she teaches the Psychology of Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduate students each year. She also teaches and mentors graduate students in both their clinical and research training, helping them to find their own niche as psychologists. Dr. Mintz has published over 50 research articles in academic journals and six chapters in academic books. She has received numerous professional and teaching awards and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating that her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology.

Her two popular press books - both written with the aim of empowering women sexually - are Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship.

Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let me know! I love hearing what you think and it helps others who want to Do It Different find the podcast as well.