In today's episode Amanda and Sarah unpack the topic of health & wellness testing, discussing their thoughts on these "tools" in the context of holistic and ayurvedic health.

Welcome back to another episode of Elevate! This week, Sarah share’s her expertise on the topic of Endo. We cover What it is and why diagnosis is so confusing  The complex manifestation of symptoms  Connection to IBS and gut health How birth control effects / contributes to Endo  How fertility is effected (it may not be how you think!) Why surgery and early menopause are bandaid solutions And so much more  Related episodes  Contraception : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JpfUfqmTJly8KSKlWoX09?si=931e2b2298664e17 Join our Fertility Retreat! Early bird bookings available now > https://yogaalchemy.com.au/nov24 Amanda’s links  Join Amanda’s  substack’  https://amandanoga.substack.com/p/a-welcome-gift-from-me?r=lcq47&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Leaen more with my Living  Ayurveda online program  https://yogaalchemy.com.au/paths-to-you Sarah’s links  Website: - https://health-wellbeing.com.au/ Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/shopkinshealth/ Book a discovery call: - https://calendly.com/shopkinshealth/discovery-session-with-sarah

We are very happy to be back in your ears. We want to pop on sporadically, when we have something really valuable to share with you so stay tuned over the coming months for more (occasional) episode from us! In this ep Amanda share her story of conscious conception & birthing her second baby, at home in Bali -uninterrupted. We also talk through the transition of starting to *really animal foods through the lens of fertility & conception preparation. Links Amanda's first birth story Join Amanda’s  substack’  https://amandanoga.substack.com/p/a-welcome-gift-from-me?r=lcq47&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true Leaen more with my Living  Ayurveda online program  https://yogaalchemy.com.au/paths-to-you Sarah Hopkins Website: - https://health-wellbeing.com.au/ Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/shopkinshealth/ Book a discovery call: - https://calendly.com/shopkinshealth/discovery-session-with-sarah

The Elevate Podcast is coming to a close, of course she will live on in this time capsule and in our hearts but we won't be adding new episodes within this container.  The good news is, we've got a bun in the oven (in the form of a new podcast) and we cant wait to share it with you.  Let's stay close  Use the code ELEVATE & register for the 50 hour Ayurveda Training before September 21, 2022 @ https://yogaalchemy.com.au/the-training Amanda Noga https://yogaalchemy.com.au/ Instagram @yogaalchemy Sarah Hopkins https://health-wellbeing.com.au/ Use the code ELEVATE for 10% off the Luminous Online Fertility Program https://luminousfertility.teachable.com/ Instagram @shopkinshealth @luminousfertility  Facebook facebook.com/shopkinshealthwellbeing Luminous Online Fertility Program https://luminousfertility.teachable.com/

As we round out our seventh season, we chat about our favourite episodes this season and all time. Connect with your Elevate hosts: @the_elevate_podcast Amanda Noga https://yogaalchemy.com.au/ Instagram @yogaalchemy Join the Paths to You Membership https://yogaalchemy.com.au/season Sarah Hopkins https://health-wellbeing.com.au/ Instagram @shopkinshealth @luminousfertility Facebook facebook.com/shopkinshealthwellbeing Luminous Online Fertility Program https://luminousfertility.teachable.com/

It's #febfast and it seems like everybody is embarking on a cleanse, detox or elimination diet. But at what cost? And do they actually work? - Sarah explains why cleansing to lose weight doesnt work - How stress impacts how women hold weight in the body - Amanda shares her experience with cleansing in the past and currently - Why mindset, intention and our relationship to food chances everything Mentions Medical medium 369 cleanse Dr Joshi's Carrot salad Kitchari cleanse Related episode Bloating Fasting Body Image Connect with your Elevate hosts: @the_elevate_podcast Amanda Noga https://yogaalchemy.com.au/ Instagram @yogaalchemy Join the Paths to You Membership https://yogaalchemy.com.au/season Sarah Hopkins https://health-wellbeing.com.au/ Instagram @shopkinshealth @luminousfertility Facebook facebook.com/shopkinshealthwellbeing Luminous Online Fertility Program https://luminousfertility.teachable.com/

Psychedelics are having a resurgence, after being used for thousands of years across all traditional cultures, taken into the laboratories of the 1960's, leaked into the "counterculture" and consciousness raising of the '70's - plant medicine and 'mind altering' substances are being reconsidered by the medical and mainstream community. - What exactly are psychedelics and how do they work - Sarah share her experience with MDMA and micro-dosing mushrooms - Amanda shares her experience of Ayahuasca - Our current day perspectives and recommendations Mentions: Rogan interview with Yeonmi Park Rogan interview Graham Handcock Fantastic Fungi Psychedelics & Success podcast Connect with your Elevate hosts: @the_elevate_podcast Amanda Noga https://yogaalchemy.com.au/ Instagram @yogaalchemy Join the Paths to You Membership https://yogaalchemy.com.au/season Sarah Hopkins https://health-wellbeing.com.au/ Instagram @shopkinshealth @luminousfertility Facebook facebook.com/shopkinshealthwellbeing Luminous Online Fertility Program https://luminousfertility.teachable.com/

We are in the era of "the big quit, more women are choosing to follow their heart, soul and purpose than ever before. Amanda and Sarah explore the best and worst of what it is to take the leap of faith and work for yourself. - Hear the intimate details and synchronicities that led to both Sarah and Amanda to follow their soul-path - After 15 years of experience, hear the most important tips and resources to navigate the transition out of old work structures into your new way - The highs and lows of Soul-preneurship, the parts that make the challenges all worth it Previous Relevant episode - Money - Self Worth - Manifestation - Purpose Recommendations Dr Demartini B- School w Marie Forleo Ellie Swift

In this episode Amanda and Sarah discuss "Manifestation" and how to integrate it in your life, in order to attract the right people and situations. References Lacey Phillips To Be Magnetic Danielle LaPorte The Desire Map Subscribe, rate and pop a question in the comments for us to answer in an upcoming episode! Connect with your Elevate hosts: Amanda Noga Yoga + Ayurveda: www.yogaalchemy.com.au Karma Collab: www.karmacoolab.org Instagram: @yoga_alchemy - https://www.instagram.com/yoga_alchemy/ and @karma_collab https://www.instagram.com/karma_collab/ Sarah Hopkins Website: - https://health-wellbeing.com.au/ Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/shopkinshealth/ Facebook - facebook.com/shopkinshealthwellbeing Bookings (Consultation, Mentoring, Podcast): - https://calendly.com/shopkinshealth/

In this episode, Amanda and Sarah discuss "mental fitness" and how to navigate triggers at this emotionally charged time of year. - Why expectations around the holidays get us in trouble - The role alcohol plays - Science as a modern religion -The 3 different flavors of mental imbalance: anxiety, depression and anger - Sarah and Amanda each share their top practices to maintain mental wellbeing Recommendations The Holistic Psychologist Elevate Podcast Previous Episodes: - Alcohol - Anxiety