Beyond Birth

In today's episode, Liz and Sharon sit down to chat with two incredibly special guests…. their kids! Liz’s daughter Edith and Sharon’s son Fox answer questions posed by their moms in the most endearing and humorous ways that only a pair of 4-year-olds could, including what it is they think their moms do while working, what they think a podcast is, and what they think kindergarten will be like. This sweet and fun episode is not one to be missed! *** As a reminder to our listeners, the Unrefined SHE podcast will be taking a short summer break and this will be the last episode prior to their return at the beginning of September. Be sure to subscribe to the show to be notified when they come back, and if you need to reach out at any time please don’t hesitate to contact Unrefined SHE at unrefinedwellbeing@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined SHE Patreon Community  Leave us a voice message MORE ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Liz (she/her)  is a chocolate-loving nutr

The to-do lists, the social media scrolling, the news feeds - our minds are constantly inundated with thoughts, images, and information. All to sift through and process day after day. It's no wonder the mental load feels so heavy to bear at times. Today’s episode is about remembering to take the time to step away from the noise. To find the space to turn it all off, and just be. Liz and Sharon discuss: The moments they recognized they needed to create "white space" for themselves.  How learning to step away and be present in the moment has helped them personally and creatively. The importance of creating transitions in our life - from work to home and vice versa. Sharon's personal experience with stepping away from social media for the past 7 weeks.  We hope you all take the time to step away this week - even if just for a moment. Give yourself permission to unwind, turn your brain off for a while, and create little pockets of peace throughout your day and your life. When we step away from t

What do you really, really want and what brings you alive? Two questions that you may not have the answer to right away… and that’s okay. In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with writer, speaker, and coach for feminist creators Liz Kimball, as they discuss the importance of listening to our inner intuition (or soul direction) and why it’s okay - and even needed - to not have all the answers all the time. They discuss: Distinguishing your own personal “soul direction” or inner tuition from the cultural ideals that may have been set upon you throughout life. Recognizing that following your truth may be the right choice, but that doesn’t guarantee it will be the easy one. Accepting that it's often in-between the answers we seek in life that we really learn about and discover our true joy. This episode offers a truly powerful message about self-discovery, listening to your own voice above any other and so much more.   We would love to hear from our listeners: What brings you joy and do you find yourse

Do you often find yourself going through a list in your mind of all the things that need to be taken care of in your household? For instance,  scheduling doctor appointments, buying more laundry detergent before it runs out or making sure the bills are paid on time? If you answered yes - you may be carrying a majority (or what can feel like all) of the mental load in your household. It’s the constant remembering of everything that can take its invisible toll, usually on one partner in a relationship more so than the other. In today’s episode, Liz and Sharon discuss that often unfair division of mental labor that can happen in a household. They discuss: Defining the mental load - Hint: it’s about more than divvying up the chore list The mental loads they’ve each carried within their own households Helpful tips to work on redistributing the mental load in your own relationships Resources to help you better communicate with your partner in an compassionate, yet effective manner. If you’ve found your

What does taking care of yourself look like? The answer: it depends. For one person, this can mean caring for the health of their body,  while for someone else, it may be taking care of their mental and emotional well-being. Or maybe it’s a combination of the two. No matter what self-care looks like - it’s something we all need. Today’s episode focuses on some of the ways in which Liz & Sharon have been taking care of themselves recently in health, business and in life. They discuss: What self-care looks like for each of them right now, in their current stages of life. Why having a business coach (or someone with an outside perspective) can be key to being an entrepreneur. The emotional and mental shifts that can be a part of our relationship with food and the health of our bodies as it relates to that relationship. Learning how to listen to our body and honor what it’s saying - for both the health of our body and our mental well-being. The interesting insights learned from a recent tarot ca

Sitting down to discuss all things perimenopause, Sharon is joined by board-certified Gynocologist Dr. Joy 'El Ballard in today's episode. They discuss a wide range of topics including:    Defining perimenopause: What exactly is happening and why?  Specific actions you can take to help ease symptoms and prepare your body for the perimenopause transition At what age perimenopause can begin (generally) and how long it can last  Opening up the conversation about the vagina during this time and what we can do to ensure its health (plus symptoms to be aware of!)  If you are ever going to experience perimenopause, currently are, or know someone who is - you won't want to miss any of this enlightening and informative conversation.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Loving Me, Myself, & Her: Through Perimenopause & Beyond by Dr. Joy 'El Ballard  CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined SHE Patreon Community  Leave us a voice messa

Liz and Sharon celebrate the 100th episode of Unrefined SHE while reflecting on the beginning of the podcast, the last year and a half, and their paths toward finding joy in life and what exactly that means.  They dive deeper into:   Adjusting to a new "normal" as the world slowly opens back up How joy can look different now compared to pre-pandemic life  Why looking for joy in the small moments is so important for the discovery of your passion in business and in life  We would love to hear from you as well - what does joy look like in your life? Does it look different than before the pandemic? Please be sure to leave a voice message by using the link below!  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Brene Brown with Priya Parker Podcast Episode: A Meeting Makeover CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined SHE Patreon Community  Leave us a voice message MORE ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Liz (she/her)  is a chocolate-loving nutritionist, pre & postnata

Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster ride - everyone who has been on the journey knows that well. Filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, and surprises around every corner, it can certainly be an uphill battle to get to the pinnacle at the top (this will also look different for everyone).  What’s often presented online are those “pinnacle moments” of entrepreneurship - a highlight reel of the successes - and not so much of the hard days. It’s messages of reaching $10K+ months, images of sitting on the beach with a laptop on hand, and always being available for your family and friends.  The truth is though, it’s the hard days and moments of uncertainty that the trail to success is littered with. And we don’t often get to see those moments- the behind-the-scenes struggles that it also takes right along with the successes, for those entrepreneur goals to be met.  Today’s episode is about the good and bad that comes with being an entrepreneur, as Liz and Sharon discuss their own personal entrepreneur journey

“If your period was your lover, what would it say about your relationship?” - Berrion Berry So much of what we understand about our menstrual cycle is based on science- but in today’s episode we learn how looking at the synergy of spirituality and where that meets science, is ultimately how we can come to a deeper understanding of our menstrual health, our bodies and our own mindsets (and yes- relationship) when it comes to our periods. Sharon sits down with Berrion Berry, a Menstrual Health Educator, and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, as they discuss: How period pain is often a symptom - not a cause - and how we can use that knowledge to reverse engineer our way to the actual root cause for true and proper healing. Why mindset is so important when it comes to healing and our overall menstrual health - and how a negative mindset can often manifest itself into having worse period pains. How the stigmas and societal conditioning surrounding menstruation have led to a serious disconnect from our

At what age do you stop being relevant?  Is it when you're 35? Or 45 maybe? According to society's standards, being "relevant" is something bestowed upon the youth - falling away from each of us little by little each passing year.  But what does it mean to be relevant to society anyways? Who is setting these standards, and the biggest question of all - why are we listening to them?  In today's episode, Liz and Sharon discuss aging - the transitions that we go through in life, particularly into our elder years, how these transitions can sometimes make us feel less worthy in the eyes of society (we can also feel this as we transition from "maiden to mother"), and why shifting our perspective is all we need to realize that society has it all wrong.  We have to remember that giving into the pressure to grasp onto our youth for as long as possible ultimately only makes us unprepared for the inevitability of the years that come after.  Also mentioned in this episode:  The pressure of

Did you know that the hormonal transition between having periods and when your period stops can last anywhere from 4 months to 12 years?! Did you know that there even was is a transitional phase that occurred prior to menopause?   While many have heard of menopause, they may not know a lot about it - even less so about perimenopause.  The two phases in a woman's life can often be portrayed as less than ideal - but in today's episode, you'll discover why they can actually be beautifully transformative phases of power and stepping into who you truly are.   Sharon sits down with Jess Adams, a Wellness Health Coach who specializes in perimenopause and menopause, and they take a deep dive into the following plus so much more:  They discuss:  The physiological and psychological changes a woman goes through. How our fear and stress of getting older can actually make our symptoms worse - and what we can do in our day-to-day lives to help combat our stress and anxiety. How to effectively

Catch up with Liz and Sharon in their most recent Coffee Chat! Having both recently received their COVID vaccinations their discussion touches on:  Their personal experiences with the vaccination - whether they experienced any symptoms, and the reasons behind their decision to get the vaccine.  The research being conducted with pregnant women who received the vaccine and have since given birth.  Passing on antibodies to children (Breastmilk pudding anyone?)   Their plans now that they are vaccinated (Roadtrip to CO?!)    That and more (also mentioned: an unfortunate gardening accident and questioning Wyoming's existence). As usual, it's filled with laughter, life, and of course- coffee. Don't miss this most recent episode and as always be sure to join in on the conversation by leaving a voice message (link below!).   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sharon's conversation with Dr. Jeff Turre  The Whole View- Dr. Sarah Ballantynes Podcast discussing COVID-19 Vaccines The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Bro

In today’s episode, Liz sits down with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and certified doula, Nina-Marie Rueda, as they discuss all things postpartum support- specifically what that can and should look like, how nutrients play a vital role in supporting our recovery, and the specific examples of what pregnant people can do now to prepare for a better postpartum experience. Listen in as they provide:  Examples of what’s common, but maybe not normal in the postpartum experience and how our nutrition specifically supports our recovery   Specific foods and meals for postpartum  The benefits of learning about and being able to offer nutrition support to postpartum clients as current and aspiring postpartum doulas  For anyone who will be experiencing postpartum, is currently in postpartum, or will be helping someone through postpartum, it's an episode you won't want to miss!   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Motherfood by Hilary Jacobson The Postnatal Depletion Cure by Dr. Oscar Serrallach CONNECT WITH US Fol

For far too long now, humans have had a real and negative impact on the environment- the severity of which we are bearing witness to through examples such as climate change, contamination of our oceans with plastics, and soil erosion. The good news is, there is something we can do to help. In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with environmental advocate, Elana Jadallah, as they discuss the ways that we can give back to the environment - not just take from it - and the ripple effects our actions can lead to. They discuss such topics as: Sustainable versus regenerative systems and the key difference between the two. How to shift our mindsets away from the mentality that new is good and old is bad- and viewing everything as a resource instead. The simple first steps to take when starting a regenerative lifestyle and how to recognize the impacts we make as individuals as our avenue towards change. So the question is this: What impact do you have and how can that be a more positive one than a negative one? T

The world can feel heavy. The past year has inflicted a weight so heavy on our collective shoulders that it can feel unbearable at times. While the trauma caused by issues such as Covid and its long-term effects, racism, and the continual mass shootings in our country, is not something that can be healed overnight- it’s always good to remember that we do not have to sit with our feelings in silence. Conversations remind us that the burdens we feel are not ours alone to bear. Today’s episode is a conversation about some of those heavier recent events- along with some lighter topics as well (hello peanut butter and pickle sandwiches)- in which Liz and Sharon discuss their thoughts and even some actionable steps we can all take in the moments when we may feel unsure of what we can do but know have to do something. If you’ve been feeling that extra weight lately- we encourage you to have your own conversations as well with friends, family, a therapist, or a combination of all three. The world is heavy, yes- but t

The Chakra System. It might be something you’ve heard before but you’ve been unsure of what it is exactly. It may have piqued your curiosity and you would like to learn more but have been unsure of where to begin. Or maybe you’ve never even heard of it before in your life. If any of the above applies, this is an episode you definitely won’t want to miss. Liz sits down with Naomi Levine, an energy and empowerment coach who specializes in using the Chakra System. In today's episode, you will learn about: What the Chakra System is and how we can use the energy centers in our body to help us understand ourselves. What mindset and subconscious tools like NLP and EFT are, and how they are used in conjunction with the Chakra System. Examples of different energy centers and how they help illuminate and bring awareness to something such as anxiety or imposter syndrome and how to use this awareness to rebalance our energy, grow and heal.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Naomi's Instagram: @namaslaywithnams Sl

In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with ethical fashion activist Benita Robledo as they discuss: The intersection of parenting and sustainability- and why it’s important to find a balance between the two that is right for you and your family. Acknowledging the responsibility we each have as individual consumers while also recognizing the need to hold corporations accountable. Why it’s important to not get burnt out by the sustainability choices you make for yourself and your life. Making ethically sound and sustainable choices doesn’t mean having to make drastic changes all at once- especially when in conjunction with parenting. Remember to give yourself the grace to make sustainability sustainable for you.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Out of Darkness written by Ashley Hope Pérez, narrated by Benita Robledo and Lincoln Hoppe Overdressed by Elizabeth L. Cline The Twilight of the Ethical Consumer by Elizabeth L. Cline CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined SH

It’s time for another coffee chat with Liz & Sharon - grab your favorite hot beverage, put your feet up, and listen in as Liz and Sharon discuss their thoughts on the most recent Unrefined SHE interviews and answer listener questions! As usual, the conversation covers a variety of topics ranging from their most memorable meals, how they each met their partners, their thoughts on intuitive fasting, and more! Don’t forget to join the conversation yourself by leaving a voice message or reach out at any time by connecting via the Unrefined SHE Instagram account. Enjoy!  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 2021 Moon Glow Guide 4Rhythms Masterclass: Glow x Ohana Badass Birthers Club Stardust App Read Your Body App Unladylike Podcast episode with Jessamyn Stanley Unrefined SHE episode, Empowered Weightloss with Lucia Hawley Unrefined SHE episode, Yoga as Rebellion with Saisha Lacon CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined SHE Patreon Community  Leave us a voice message  M

Do you know the story behind where your clothing comes from?  In today's episode, Sharon sits down with mother-daughter duo Mary and Emma Kingsley of Lady Farmer to discuss all things sustainability and fashion including:  Why it's important to inform ourselves about how our clothes are being made, what they are made from, and the real impact these answers can have on our bodies, our environment, and our world. How we can approach sustainability in all areas of our lives- not just fashion but also with our food, our homes, and the everyday products we use.   What people need to look for when integrating sustainability into their lifestyle.   Sustainable living is a movement toward more transparency and intentionality. It's also a process. You can always start by making small everyday decisions that will ultimately lead to a better tomorrow for us all.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Hands-On Home: A Seasonal Guide to Cooking, Preserving & Natural Homekeeping by Erica Strau

We’re saying no to diet culture and yes to losing weight from an empowered, loving place. In today’s episode, Liz sits down with functional nutritional therapy practitioner and women’s health expert Lucia Hawley to talk about: The mindset shifts we can work on to love our bodies and how we show up to support them. Why it’s important to understand the reasons why we’re wanting to lose weight, determine how much of that is influenced by outside factors, and how to shift our focus inward to make long-lasting changes. How we can start to uncover the internal beliefs that may be influencing our current habits. Remember, maybe the greatest gift you can give to yourself if you're on your own weight loss journey is, as Liz states, to "love yourself down the scale." Losing weight doesn't have to be, and should not be, a miserable experience. Enjoy the process, enjoy your body, and ultimately- enjoy your life.  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  For some of Lucia's past recipes, check out her blog essentialo