The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire

Nicholas Bruss is an integrative psychotherapist who was instrumental to Jordan's mental health growth and healing from 2015 to around 2018. Since working together, he's evolved his traditional practice to become a researcher, advocate, and specialist in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy, a topic close to Jordan's heart.  This episode goes beyond the anecdotal reflections of psychedelic experiences and deep dives into the science and current research surrounding psychedelics as medicinal tools. Nicolas Bruss is a member of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) and the founder of The Psychedelic Coalition. Both groups are committed to eliminating the stigma attached to "drugs," such as ketamine and MDMA, by advocating for their health benefits with solid research. It's fascinating to learn more about how the legalization process is progressing for MDMA, which is on the cusp of being FDA approved to treat PTSD. If you have burning questions on psychedelic therapies, this episode delivers so much factual information, grounded in scientific understanding and clinical research, to sate your curiosity. Nick generously shares how he trained with MDMA himself and invites us all to connect to the study and investigate this new paradigm of mental health. Thanks to Organifi for sponsoring this episode. Jordan is such a fan of their superfood blends of adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms to fight stress and boost energy. Simply mix a scoop with water or plant-based milk of your choice to uplevel your nutrition on the go. Head to organifi.com/balanced and use the code “BALANCED” for 20% off all products.  Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and enter “BLONDE20” at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: apracticeoffreedom.com + psychedeliccoalitionforhealth.co             Learn More:  Read: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollen Read: Consciousness Medicine: Indigenous Wisdom, Entheogens, and Expanded States of Consciousness for Healing and Growth by Françoise Bourzat, Kristina Hunter, et al. psychedelic.support/education Maps.org  clinicaltrials.gov Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Founder and CEO of Beekeeper’s Naturals, Carly Stein,  joins Jordan to talk about her lifelong passion for bees, business, and how she has carved a thriving, sustainable company built on the medicinal powers of the beehive.  Carly suffered chronic tonsillitis and allergies that plagued her adolescence until she stumbled upon a tincture of bee propolis in Italy. The discovery led her down a rabbit hole of research and creating bee products in her studio apartment’s makeshift lab. After spending years as an amateur alchemist and bee advocate, she gained the courage to leave her finance job at Goldman Sachs in New York to begin her own business adventure. Carly’s created a magical formula for her business based on sustainability and bee advocacy (we owe a lot to these fuzzy, black and yellow creatures!) and a unique CEO personality to match. At heart, she’s a creative soul whose version of what it means to be a girl boss strays from the norm. In this episode, you’ll learn what lights her up as a creator, and the different spiritual modalities she employs – from journaling to plant medicine – to show up as the best version of herself. You can always use to code BLONDE to get a discount on Beekeeper’s products!! Thanks to Organifi for sponsoring this episode. Jordan is such a fan of their superfood blends, made from adaptogenic herbs and mushrooms to fight stress and boost energy. Simply mix a scoop with water or a plant-based milk of your choice to uplevel your nutrition on the go. Head to organifi.com/balanced and use the code “BLONDE” for 20% off all products.  Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code “BLONDE” for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: beekeepersnaturals.com Instagram: @beekeepers_naturals + @stein.carly Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author and speaker, Ashley Lemieux, has empowered thousands of women to find purpose in their pain by reframing their mindset through the darkest moments of their life.  Ashley’s motherhood journey is one of immense pain, loss, and, ultimately, hope, after losing her two adopted children in an emotionally exhausting court battle that left her and her husband scrambling to find their way back to each other again. Last year, after making the conscious decision to grow their family, health challenges resulted in another tragic loss that she so openly and bravely discusses on the show. Silver linings are impossible to find in such moments, but Ashley’s realization that escaping the pain made things worse invited her to work through it rather than around it. Clarity mapping, intentional meditation, and releasing stringent timelines have allowed her to find joy in her life and partnership again.  In times of shrinking solitude, Ashley Lemieux transformed her anguish to art, creating a community for people to feel seen, heard, and loved – even when they do not feel worthy. We hope this vulnerable, raw conversation offers light and inspiration to those who feel their emotional load is too heavy to carry.  Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious, organic meals, and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and entering the code “BLONDE20” at checkout.  Thanks to Betabrand for sponsoring this episode! Betabrand dress yoga pants are a game-changer for everyone who wants to feel comfortable at the office. Jordan has been loving their stretchy, black silhouettes as her body is evolving during pregnancy. Save 30% off your order with the code “BLONDE” when you go to betabrand.com/BLONDE.  Thanks to Four Sigmatic for sponsoring this episode. This mushroom coffee brand has been part of Jordan’s morning routine for many years. She loves to brew a cup of dark and nutty goodness to boost her creativity and productivity throughout the day.  We have a special TBB deal for you to get up to 40% off + free shipping on their mushroom coffee bundles. Simply head to foursigmatic.com/blonde, or use the code “BLONDE” at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Instagram: @ashleyklemieux Read: I Am Here: The Journey from Fear to Freedom Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 1st, the world lost a charismatic spiritual teacher and force of nature; Guru Jagat, world-renowned Kundalini teacher and founder of the RA MA Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology, passed from this realm. She is survived by her partner, Teg Nam, and cherished by the millions of souls she touched along her incredibly accomplished path.  For Jordan, Guru Jagat was a gateway to Kundalini and an inspiration of a modern woman, living fully in her power, weaving ancient technologies with science and channeling wisdom from spiritual leaders worldwide for millennials to have access to.  The intention of this re-air is to celebrate her magnetic aura, joyful spirit, and teachings that ring as true today as they did in 2018 when this episode was recorded. Guru Jagat said that her role as a teacher on this planet was that of an artist, helping others connect with their creativity to unlock their inner powers. We hope that, after listening to this conversation, you’ll feel called to release your unique gifts into this world too, whatever they may be.  We send love to Guru Jagat’s family, friends, community, and students, and we hope that this inspiring conversation brings back her powerful & timeless vibrations. Thanks to Base for sponsoring this episode! Jordan loves their super easy at-home testing kits and app to monitor her hormone levels during her pregnancy. Whether you’re looking to address your issues with stress, weight loss, sex, sleep, and energy, Base is the perfect place to stop guessing, investigate and get to the root of your symptoms – all through their easy-to-navigate app. Membership starts at only $59.95 per month, and you can get 20% off your first month of membership when you use the code “BLONDE” at checkout or go to get-base.com/blonde.  Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code “BLONDE” for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: ramayogainstitute.com/guru-jagat-home/ Instagram: @gurujagat TikTok: @gurujagatofficial Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimberly Snyder is the complete embodiment of her "four cornerstones of true beauty”: food, body, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. As a vegan mama, wellness entrepreneur, OG celeb nutritionist, and bestselling author, she's been a guiding force for Jordan during her years of blogging and now in her plant-based pregnancy journey.   Kimberly has had two plant-based pregnancies and has dedicated her entire career to empowering people with abundant nutrition and a peaceful mindset, so this episode is filled with so much helpful advice on how to increase protein intake, get the right prenatal supplements, and source organic milk formulas. Plus, she walks us through the practical ways to approach your doctor with a conscious, vegan eating plan that could go against ¨traditional" pregnancy diet routes but is no less nutritionally balanced – delicious! Like Jordan, Kimberly agrees that eating goes beyond food itself and comes down to the energetic connection we have to our bodies and ourselves to be clear channels.  Kimberly gives full permission to be the mother YOU were meant to be. There are no "good" or "bad" ways to carry a child, birth a baby, or be a mom. She blends the best of holistic and western medicine practices because the connection to spirit transcends any 3D labels society puts on us. Her birth story is a beautiful example of releasing control and other people's expectations to focus on the journey of motherhood without obsessing over the birth. Her C-sections took her to where she is now: a glowing boy mama with two healthy, happy sons running around the woods, as alive and compassionate as could possibly be. What an inspiration for all!  Thanks to Four Sigmatic for sponsoring this episode. This mushroom coffee brand has been part of Jordan’s morning routine for many years. She loves to brew a cup of dark and nutty goodness to boost her creativity and productivity throughout the day. We have a special TBB deal for you to get up to 40% off + free shipping on their mushroom coffee bundles. Simply head to foursigmatic.com/blonde, or use the code “BLONDE” at checkout.  Thanks to Olipop for sponsoring this episode. Jordan has at least two of these delicious soda drinks every day. You can enjoy a can guilt-free, knowing it’s low-sugar, non-GMO, Paleo, and keto friendly. Get 20% off their variety packs + free shipping by heading to drinkolipop.com/blonde, or use code “BLONDE” at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: mysolluna.com Podcast: Feel Good Podcast Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Roup, founder of The Sculpt Society and beautiful new mama, sits down with Jordan to talk about the raw and relatable realities of motherhood, building a brand, and how she shows up for herself, her family, and her community every daily.  Juggling multiple roles can be challenging. Megan gives the entire backstory on how she spent six and a half years creating The Sculpt Society concept and gaining the courage to leap to be a solo entrepreneur after years working as a professional dancer for the NBA and teaching classes in New York City. In 2019, she foresaw how digital fitness was on the rise and created what quickly became America's #1 fitness app! Now, six weeks into motherhood to a beautiful baby girl Gemini angel, Megan opens up about the challenges she experienced throughout pregnancy, from her changing body shape to the frustrations of breastfeeding and recovery from labor – which, let's face it, is probably the most brutal physical workout a woman could ever do! She's very transparent about the exhaustion and exhilaration of being a sleep-deprived mom who maintains a business alongside her husband. Plus, she shares her plans to start teaching here in LA and to find a new community of clients and moms to align with.  Megan's journey and wise words to her younger self remind us to be gentle and kind to ourselves throughout the process: "Your timing will happen; it’s all going to work out, and stop stressing because your timing looks a little bit different from everyone else's.” Thanks to The Institute for Integrative Nutrition for sponsoring this episode! When Jordan took this 6-12 month certification with the world’s most renowned nutrition school, it ignited her career and has been inspiring her food and nutrition journey ever since. Head to  interegrativenutrituion.com/soulonfire to take a free sample class and save 30% ($2,000+) off your tuition.  Thanks to Betabrand for sponsoring this episode! Betabrand dress yoga pants are a game changer for everyone who wants to feel comfortable at the office. Jordan has been loving their stretchy, black silhouettes as her body is evolving during pregnancy. Save 30% off your order with the code “BLONDE” when you go to betabrand.com/BLONDE.  Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious, organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and enter “BLONDE20” at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: ​​thesculptsociety.com Instagram: @thesculptsociety + @meganroup Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is such a special episode with the one and only Millana Snow: energy healer, founder of Wellness Official, breathwork facilitator, winner of Project Runway back in the day (!!), and all-around goddess.  Millana reveals how she first expressed her spiritual gifts with her grandmother, at the tender age of four, through astro-travel and meditation. As she moved from state to state throughout her childhood, she would explore different spiritual modalities along the way. However, it would be in New York where everything came to fruition. There, she began collaborating with Source to manifest winning Project Runway, becoming the host of her award-winning travel show, The Vagabond Project, and starting her own wellness brand! Finding community and spiritual expanders helped her gain the confidence to come out of the spiritual closet and step into her purpose as a healer. The rest, as they say, is history! Millana’s unique blend of innate gifts has helped thousands on their personal soul-searching journey. She helps people become their own healers, and the results literally show up on their faces as they shed shadow shame and connect with their own inner light (hello, shapeshifting)! This episode lifts the veil on all things woo-woo that you’ve been dying – or even feared – to ask, and shows that everyone has gifts that deserve to be cultivated and expressed through self-care, discovery, and belief in your beauty and power.  Thanks to Base for sponsoring this episode! Jordan loves their super easy at-home testing kits and app to monitor her hormone levels during her pregnancy. Whether you’re looking to address your issues with stress, weight loss, sex, sleep, and energy, Base is the perfect place to stop guessing, investigate, and get to the root of your symptoms – all through their easy-to-navigate app. Membership starts at only $59.95 per month, and you can get 20% off your first month of membership when you use the code “BLONDE” at checkout or go to get-base.com/blonde.  Thanks to Olipop for sponsoring this episode. Jordan has at least two of these delicious soda drinks every day. You can enjoy a can guilt-free, knowing it’s low-sugar, non-GMO, Paleo, and keto friendly. Get 20% off their variety packs + free shipping off by heading to drinkolipop.com/blonde, or use code “BLONDE” at checkout.  To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: wellnessofficial.com Instagram: @wellnessofficial + @millanasnow Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Otherworldly themes of the afterlife and spirit guides are common ground for TBB. However, this episode is unique because it grounds a very spiritual, somewhat “woo-woo” topic through a scientific lens. Dr. Bruce Greyson is one of the leading experts on near-death experiences (NDEs), a professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at The University of Virginia, and the author of After, an exploration of the nature of life, death, and the continuity of consciousness.  Like many, Dr. Bruce Greyson was a complete skeptic of anything outside the 3D realm when he graduated from medical school. So much so that he brushed aside his first encounter with a patient who had an NDE five years after the incident.  Since that life-altering moment, he has spent more than 45 years researching near-death experiences, exploring the “why,” “how,” and meaning behind these transformational moments that refuse to be rationalized or boxed into our current understanding of human existence, life, and death.  This episode decodes some of Dr. Greyson’s most memorable research, detailing the wildest parallels between people’s experiences, the concept of unity consciousness, and why the idea of “do unto others as you would have done unto you” is an undeniable truth – much like gravity or love. He also gives a behind-the-scenes look at some of the latest research connecting plant-medicine experience with NDEs, the lingering after-effects of an NDE, and how someone can integrate an out-of-body experience into “normal life.” Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious, organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going to sakara.com/balanced and entering code “BLONDE20” at checkout.  Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code “BLONDE” for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: brucegreyson.com Read: After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m on a solo roll right now!  My pregnancy has me in such a retrospective mode, so this spontaneous recording was an unexpected fun one (more on that in the episode) to record. I love weaving together my pregnancy story with everyone in this soul-on-fire community. Today I’m unpacking the BIG question I’ve been receiving from you all: how I healed my chronic illness and Lyme enough to get pregnant and what my spiritual awakening before getting pregnant looked like.  For the OG listeners out there, you’ll know that this has been a long journey. I’ve gone through A LOT to get here, and as anyone who has gone on a spiritual quest will tell you, there were breakdowns before the breakthroughs and so many lessons I had to internalize before I could sit here and encapsulate it all in a 5-step process. Full disclosure: It’s not easy, but it’s so worth it!! I share the core elements of my spiritual awakening. From the out-there stuff, like plant medicine journeys, ancestral healing, and channeling to the very grounded and actionable components like boundary setting in friendships and career. All of which had a part to play in being able to manifest this miraculous baby inside me right now.  Of course, I also saved a chunk of time to delve into some of the questions you sent in. So stay tuned until the end to hear about beating nausea in the first trimester, how I’m getting my caffeine fix, and all things baby!  In other news, The Celestial Diet and Lifestyle is back. I can’t wait to embark on round #2 with you all. This lifestyle has been one of the foundations of my awakening and so many of the tools I talk about in the episode are included in the program. Head to thebalancedblonde.podia.com for more info! Thanks to Sakara Life for sponsoring this episode. This plant-based food brand delivers delicious organic meals and daily wellness essentials straight to your door. Get 20% off your first order by going on sakara.com/balanced and enter BLONDE20 at checkout on sakara.com. Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code BLONDE for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m in my second trimester! Jonathan and I have been basking in the love and light from friends, family, and ALL OF YOU who have sent love, questions, tips, and stories. This feels like such a serendipitous moment to talk about motherhood and answer all your baby-related questions. Plus, it’s Cancer season, so talk about perfect timing for this convo about home & family. 🥰 In this episode, I share how I tapped into the energy of fertility and pregnancy, my intuitive downloads to release control, and the messages I’ve received from my (spirit) baby. I dig into my food cravings, plant-based pregnancy hacks, supplements, and the ways in which I’ve been taking care of my body and mindset. We’re keeping the gender reveal under wraps for the moment, but I get into astrology and potential human design. :) I know everyone’s connection to motherhood is so different, and my intention is to shed light on my experience – especially for those who have gone through a process of healing or loss of any kind. My community of friends, mentors, and healers have been so expansive during this time, so I sincerely hope I can be the same for you!  Thanks to Cured Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. This is the only CBD brand Jordan uses to heal her joint pain and eliminate anxiety and stress. They’re simply the best on the market and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you try them! Go to curednutrition.com and use the code “BLONDE” for 15% off your order. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Resources: Website: thebalancedblonde.com Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop Instagram: @thebalancedblonde The Balanced Blonde is a production of Crate MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.