EP 136 Letting go of Diet Dogma with Matt Bennett @rawintuition ​

In today’s episode of The Wellness Woman, I sit down with Kiko Miwa, a raw vegan chef and guide who has been on her plant-based journey for 22 years. We’ll explore how raw food helped her overcome long-standing health challenges and transformed her well-being. Beyond her personal story, Kiko shares her passion for guiding others toward healthier, more joyful lives through mindful eating and connection to nature. Let’s dive in!  This episode is sponsored by IM8 Multivitamins : 3rd party tested and NSF approved! Get 10% off here https://www.im8health.com/CyclesWellness10   Lumen the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube Namawell the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine?  Check out @Nuzest EU /UK https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS  Want to know about your body composition and health? Check out the HUME Pod, 99% DEXA accuracy at home https://www.humehealth.com/CHANTAL53458 Get 35% off    About Kiko Kiko Miwa is a Japanese raw vegan chef, guide, interpreter, author, and the creator of a weekly raw vegan café in Kyoto. Her journey into raw veganism began over 22 years ago following a series of serious health challenges while living abroad. After exploring conventional and alternative approaches to healing, she discovered the power of raw, plant-based nutrition—a path that transformed not only her physical health but also her relationship with food, nature, and herself. Having lived in Japan, the United States, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, and France, Kiko brings a global perspective to wellness while remaining deeply rooted in Japanese values and culture. She is passionate about creating simple, beautiful, and nourishing recipes using whole, unprocessed ingredients that make healthy living enjoyable and accessible. A former business and personal coach, Kiko stepped away from coaching with a promise to herself: she would return only after creating the kind of life she had always dreamed of. Today, she is living that dream and is passionate about helping others create lives filled with health, purpose, joy, and a deeper connection to nature. Through her YouTube channel, podcast, writing, and café, Kiko shares practical insights on raw vegan living, longevity, mindful eating, and holistic well-being. She is the author of Namadō – My Raw Vegan Journey, which combines her personal story, practical guidance, and 10 signature recipes, and Namadō II – Raw Journey Through Ups and Downs, a more intimate reflection on the challenges, lessons, and practical wisdom she has gained over more than two decades of living the raw vegan lifestyle. Kiko believes that food is a way of reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. Her mission is to help others discover that a healthier, more joyful, and more peaceful life is possible.   IG: https://www.instagram.com/namadokiko/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@namadokiko Website: https://nama.ovh/ Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In this episode of The Wellness Woman, I interview my friend Matt Bennett from Raw Intuition. We talk about his journey through raw foods, high-raw, and now a mix of cooked vegan, as well as how becoming a parent taught him not to be dogmatic about health. We explore his realization that nutrition isn’t just what we eat but also how we nourish our feelings and our mindset. He shares his inner work, personal growth, accountability, and how community plays a key role in overall well-being. This episode is sponsored by Lumen the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube  Namawell the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine?  Check out @Nuzest EU /UK https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS    Check out IM8 Multivitamins : 3rd party tested and NSF approved! Get 10% off here https://www.im8health.com/CyclesWellness10    Want to know about your body composition and health? Check out the HUME Pod, 99% DEXA accuracy at home https://www.humehealth.com/CHANTAL53458 Get 35% off    About Matt  Matt Bennett is a Holistic Health Educator with a passionate focus on raw, living foods, and detoxification. Matt grew up with several common health issues including asthma, eczema, dry skin, frequent congestion, and more. After discovering the concept of a whole-food, plant-based, raw vegan diet, and lifestyle in 2011, he witnessed the healing of virtually all of his childhood health conditions. He now enjoys inspiring people to eat more raw fruits and vegetables through his books, social media, and his monthly newsletter at Myrawintuition.com. Find Matt's books and services at: https://myrawintuition.com/shop/  Also find Matt’s books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09Z35CF3K/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=01c61faa-bd98-4461-b28e-2a22f70049c5&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr    Guests opinion opinions are their own. Any lifestyle decisions should be made with awareness and medical guidance, if you have health conditions or take medications. Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In this episode, Dr. Doug Graham and I explore the raw vegan lifestyle, sharing his journey and discussing whether it’s suitable for women in perimenopause through postmenopause. Expect helpful insights and food for thought.  This episode is sponsored by Lumen  , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube   @Namawell  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine? Check out @Nuzest  EU /UK  https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA  https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles  Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS  Check out IM8 Multivitamins : 3rd party tested and NSF approved!   Get 10% off here https://www.im8health.com/CyclesWellness10   Want to know about your body composition and health? Check out the HUME Pod, 99% DEXA accuracy at home https://www.humehealth.com/CHANTAL53458  Get 35% off   ABOUT DR GRAHAM Dr. Douglas N. Graham is a lifelong athlete, raw-food educator, author, and speaker best known as the creator of The 80/10/10 Diet, a low-fat raw vegan approach to health, nutrition, and athletic performance. He has been part of the raw-food movement for decades and has worked with athletes, performers, and health-seekers around the world. A former chiropractor, Dr. Graham is also the author of several books on raw food, fitness, and natural health, including The 80/10/10 Diet, Nutrition and Athletic Performance, Grain Damage, The High Energy Diet Recipe Guide, and Perpetual Health 365. His work focuses on vitality, performance, and the role of lifestyle in supporting long-term wellbeing. Website / Links: Dr. Graham’s website is foodnsport.com, and you can find him on social media at @drdouggraham https://www.instagram.com/drdouglasgraham Buy Dr Graham's books : https://foodnsport.com/store/get-started-combo.html  Join the 80/10/10 Coaching Program  -  teach others about the lifestyle   https://www.811coach.com/?sa=sa02583051760a66e958d61529faed9d1a3f2cff61&sc=428266295d24ccaef8dd44795481cd1fe6e7d8565    Guest opinion opinions are their  own. Any lifestyle decisions should be made with awareness and  medical guidance,  if you have health conditions or take medications.  Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In Today's episode I have  a returning guest, Dr Morse, who is sharing all his amazing tips about his wonderful herbs :)  NOTE Time stamp - conversation about our cycles: 0:44 I wanted to clarify my comment about HA. Some practitioners see very little bleeding as lack of it; and try to fix this. this is what I meant. Amenorrhea is the absence of a cycle in a cycling woman (age ) who is not in menopause or has no other obvious issues! Often times Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is present in women who don't seemingly eat enough or work out too much , so we see this a lot in Women Athletes. Disclaimer: I am facing this at the moment too.   This episode is brought to you by Nama  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH , the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  SAVE 100 USD ON THE NAMA J2 UNTIL JUNE 1ST  UNTIL JUNE 1ST 2026 YOU GET A FREE SORBET ATTACHMENT WITH THE J2 , PLUS MY 10%    About DR Robert Morse N.D. Dr. Morse, a licensed naturopathic physician, biochemist, iridologist and a great herbalist, has a naturopathic practice and is the founder of the International School of Detoxification in the USA. For the past 50 years, Dr. Morse has developed a cell regenerating detoxification program that is suitable for anyone who wants to have a healthy and vital body. Due to the fact that people have systematically consumed the wrong food for years, the condition of our human cells has reached a dramatic low point. All our organs and glands, which are in constant cooperation with our lymph system (our waste system) and have a life-supporting function, have never been so low in their vitality, with all kinds of complaints as a result. The kidneys and adrenal glands play the central role in the deacidification of our body and all forms of inflammation. Acidification is caused, among other things, by wrong lifestyle habits and hereditary degeneration. In recent decades, people have been focused on “diseases” and “combating complaints”, so that we have completely forgotten how we can help ourselves in a natural way. Our health is a direct result of what we drink, eat, breathe in and what we put on our skin. By detoxifying your body you can regain the vitality and balance of your body. No matter what your age, health is one of your greatest assets while you're living your journey on this planet. For generations, man has been ignorant of his/her body's proper nutritional needs. It is not difficult to understand the proper foods man should be consuming, which is simply reflected in the physiological design of the human species. Once called omnivores by many, humans are actually frugivores. Man's diet should be predominantly fruits and vegetables, instead of dead animals, their milks, and dormant foods (grains & beans). Understanding this and what one must do to reverse this is vital in the preservation of our species and one's experience of True Health. There is so much misinformation, mainly because of big business, that man is confused and frustrated. Dr Morse's clinic has been dedicated to truth and using Regenerative Detoxification to assist humans and animals back to health for over 40 years now. Health becomes very simple when you understand how one loses it. Dr Morse has spent decades assisting thousands in restoring and regenerating the tissues of their physical bodies as well as connecting them with God again. True happiness is a combination of physical, emotional and mental balance with a broader understanding of who you, as an individual, really are.  Please note that Dr. Morse is no longer seeing clients so he may focus on research, writing, and educating. Our other counselors were carefully chosen and trained by Dr. Morse for their knowledge, experience, passion and dedication to helping the suffering find true health. You can however, ask questions to Dr Morse on his amazing TV channel and he will reply in video format https://drmorse.tv  Dr Morse' school of healing has amazing resources and great courses too:  https://courses.internationalschoolofthehealingarts.com/start/  Healing herbs by Dr Morse https://handcraftedbotanicalformulas.com/herbs/ Follow Dr Morse on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robertmorsend/  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdrrobertmorsend? You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@robertmorsend      FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me  www.liveleanhealth.com    FOLLOW MY NEW SHOW:  Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AgNI03LjDslD82vRpQ7ueGM8HNiBlL3   Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In this episode of the Wellness Woman we have a special guest, Dan Sheehan, founder and CEO of  @Namawell  www.namawell.com , the best brand of juicer, blender and milk maker on the market  This episode is brought to you by Nama  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH , the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  About Dan  Dan grew up during the rise of processed foods, a lifestyle that later contributed to weight gain, anxiety, and serious heart issues. After multiple health scares in his early adulthood, he made a life-changing decision to take control of his health. His journey led him from burnout to peak performance, culminating in completing an Ironman triathlon at age 40. In the years that followed, he shifted his focus from intense fitness to long-term wellness, embracing a clean, organic diet and making juicing a daily ritual for himself and his family., after his diagnose of T1 Diabetes. Today, his story is one of transformation, from convenience-driven habits to intentional living, guided by resilience, discipline, and a deep commitment to health and thriving with diabetes on an abundance of plants, including fruit juices :)    FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me  www.liveleanhealth.com    Stay tuned for our new show: Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD  Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In this episode I discuss why sex is a topic that is so delicate for us women; why as we get older we may have less desire and that we are not broken, we are coping with layers that are missing from our relationships when it comes to finding intimacy. This episode is sponsored by Lumen  , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube   @Namawell  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine? Check out  @Nuzest  EU /UK  https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA  https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles  Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS  FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me www.liveleanhealth.com Stay tuned for our new show: Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD   Women’s health + holistic living for everyone Where wellness meets real life Follow, rate & share to support the show 🌿 @thewellnesswoman   Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with aromatherapist and kitchen herbalist Debora Di Donato, founder of NatureAlley.  EMAIL DEBORA TO RECEIVE A FREE GIFT [email protected]  Debora opens up about her personal journey—how she navigated skin challenges, fertility struggles, and PCOS—finding healing and balance through the power of plants. She shares how she fell in love with aromatherapy and herbalism, transforming that passion into nourishing recipes and natural skincare creations. As one of our exhibitors at Elevate in Braga, it’s truly a joy to chat with her today—not just about her work, but about deeply personal experiences she hasn’t shared before. It’s an honest, inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. This episode is sponsored by Lumen  , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube   @Namawell  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine? Check out @Nuzest  EU /UK  https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA  https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles  Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS    About Debora  Debora is a certified aromatherapist based in Northern Portugal, where she creates herbal kitchen medicine as well as offering  massage treatments.  Trained in Clinical Aromatherapy at Neal’s Yard Remedies in London, she specializes in pregnancy massage and has continued her studies with leading practitioners, including Jo Kellett and Helen Nagle-Smith, with a focus on trauma-informed care. With over a decade of experience, Debora creates bespoke essential oil blends tailored to each individual, supporting balance across mind, body, and spirit. Her work extends beyond massage into education and community. She runs workshops on essential oils, natural living, and homemade skincare and kitchen herbalism, and has worked with children through hands-on experiences like non-toxic product making and plant distillation. Rooted deeply in sustainability and respect for nature, Debora uses only high-quality, ethically sourced oils and honours the full journey of the plants she works with. Her studies in Herbal Energetics have further deepened her intuitive, personalized approach to healing. Through her treatments, products, and teaching, her mission is to support women in finding balance, peace, and connection at every stage of life.   Connect and Follow Debora  Website: https://naturealleywellness.my.canva.site/retail-website/#page-1 NatureAlley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nature.alley.wellness NatureAlley Kitchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nature_alley_herbal_kitchen   FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me www.liveleanhealth.com Stay tuned for our new show: Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD     Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

Today's Solo episode will explore Metabolic Flexibility, what is means and how you can teach your body to switch between carbs and fat burn,  how to rebuild self confidence after a breakup and how to heal your body by listening to it. Join me to dive deep in tips that have helped me on my own journey so far  This episode is sponsored by Lumen  , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube   @Namawell  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine? Check out  @Nuzest  EU /UK  https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA  https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles  Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS  FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me www.liveleanhealth.com Stay tuned for our new show: Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD     Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In this episode, I am speaking to teacher, author and podcaster Asia Suler about how empaths can build a successful life , including business, without feeling guilty This episode is sponsored by Lumen  , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube   @Namawell  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine? Check out  @Nuzest  EU /UK  https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA  https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles  Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS  FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me www.liveleanhealth.com Stay tuned for our new show: Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD About Asia  Asia is an author, teacher, earth intuitive, and guide who helps sensitives create a deep connection with the Earth and understand their own medicine. Her website and social media are a sanctuary to help people embrace their unique gifts through a joyful engagement with the natural world. In the last decade Asia worked with over 100,000 students and empaths and sensitives need support to thrive in this shifting world. Asia's journey was marked by chronic pain and illness, including a condition called vulvodynia and Lyme disease. These experiences led her to the altar of the green world, and the deep knowing that everything is medicine. Since that time, she has gone on to publish a bestselling book, host a beloved podcast called "Remember Why You Are Here", send apothecary medicines all over the world, and reach students in over 70 countries through her online courses.  Study with Asia: https://asiasuler.com  New Course, Earth Angel, starting April 15th: https://asiasuler.com/earthangelschool/  Business Course for Empath and Sensitives https://asiasuler.com/businessasaspiritualjourney/  Follow Asia FB https://www.facebook.com/asiasuler/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asiasuler/  You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1qABt5BdTywmi8VCXjQYfQ/featured Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman

In today's episode, I catch up again with my friend Kate Galli,  Vegan Coach,   former  PT ,  and Author of the The Plant Positive Journal and her last two years transitioning with her life and career, and a new exciting ,m community building path . Catch up with our last conversation here https://wellnesswoman.simplecast.com/episodes/curating-a-plant-positive-mind-and-body-with-kate-galli  This episode is sponsored by Lumen  , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube   @Namawell  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine? Check out  @Nuzest  EU /UK  https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA  https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles  Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS  FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me www.liveleanhealth.com Stay tuned for our new show: Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD   About Kate  Kate is qualified as a Master Personal Trainer, Life Coach, NLP Practitioner and has also completed the eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program.  Kate first got into fitness as a way to transform her body and confidence. She has spent 17 years helping thousands of individuals sculpt a body and life they love and over the past seven years has focused on Vegan Health Coaching as one of the most powerful ways to advocate for animals is to be fit, strong, and healthy. Her vision: To create a fit, strong, happy, healthy, compassionate vegan world. On an actionable level, Kate's intention is: to help you create the Mindset that makes your best eating and exercising choices simple and sustainable. Get Kate's Plant Positive Journal https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/plant-positive-journal/    JOIN KATE ON SKOOL https://www.skool.com/plant-positive/about  Connect with Kate Website https://strongbodygreenplanet.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/strongbodygreenplanet/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP2H0s1tFFMiv335thVmUCg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StrongBodyGreenPlanet/ Podcast: https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/podcast-the-best-of/   Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman