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Show notes: www.onairwithella.com Mira and Jayson Calton on The Micronutrient Miracle.  When they first told me they were giving away $200 to everyone who buys their book in the month of August. I did not believe them. I just didn't. But, as it turns out, it's actually true. See www.onairwithella.com for the details, all resources mentioned in this episode, and to grab your copy of The Micronutrient Miracle BEFORE August 31! Show notes: www.onairwithella.com Don't forget to join the fun on Facebook and Instagram!     

Find all resources mentioned - and some really cool videos - at www.onairwithella.com What does it mean to "Become a Supple Leopard"? JULIA: I have a desk job and my husband is police officer. What are we supposed to do? What tips do you have for people who get up, drive to work, work, drive home and sit? PHILIP: I have a full time office job and I am a distance runner. Isn’t my activity level enough to balance out the sitting? JAKE: We now hear that “sitting is the new smoking.” Are we supposed to stand all day? SARAH: I hear mixed reviews on barefoot shoes. What’s your take on minimalist or barefoot shows for every day use and/or running? ELLA: What functional movements should every BODY at every age be able to do? JAMES: I fly a lot – at least 8x a month, and I’m not a superfit guy. I am not at all flexible. What tips do you have for me before, during and after plane travel? ELLA: What can people do to “perform basic maintenance” on themselves? Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, speak

How to Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast http://www.onairwithella.com/039-jeff-sanders  Questions I ask Jeff in this episode:  •   What are some patterns you see amongst high achievers and successful people? •   How are they spending the first part of their day? •   Do you have to get up at 5am? Really? (hint: no) •   Does Jeff trade sleeping hours for his early morning routine? •   How do you reset or reboot after getting out of your routine? •   What is Jeff's morning routine? What habits does he do every day and why?   If you liked this episode, you’ll want to check out: Episode 004 – Shawn Stevenson on Sleep Habits Episode 009 – Hal Elrod on The Miracle Morning Episode 037 – Gretchen Rubin on the Power of Habits **NEW** You can now leave me a recorded message at www.onairwithella.com! Make sure you let me know if you DON’T want me to share your message on the air. Let me hear from you!    Find all resources mentioned at http://www.onairwithella.com/039-jeff-sanders  

This is part 2 of "038 Listener Q&A" - this time, I asked YOU, and boy, did you answer!  WHAT IS SEXY? NEW SITE: www.onairella.com  (The show notes were killed tragically, but we're rebuilding at www.onairella.com/blog) Follow Ella on Instagram @onairwithella TALK TO ME: Leave a review (or request a topic!) in iTunes. See Ella's faves in her Amazon shop. GET A FREE AUDIO BOOK! http://bit.ly/ellaaudiobook

Listener Q&A: • Do you Intermittent Fast? • If you practice IF do you have to track macros to get results?  • If I fast 16 or 20 hrs everyday, but eat all my calories in 1 or 2 big meals, will my stomach get big (vs eating smaller morals more frequently)? • Do you always drink bulletproof coffee and does it replace breakfast?   • My husband works night shift - what would be the best way for him to eat to ensure his insulin levels aren't spiked and his energy levels are maintained, and basically how can I help him get healthier? • Where do we draw the line? With all the clean eating and detoxing media messages, there seems to be a universal statement: "Eliminate processed foods." But what does that mean?  Are all packaged foods bad? Download episode 038B for part two...WHAT IS SEXY?

SHOW NOTES!  Find all resources mentioned at http://www.onairwithella.com/037-gretchen-rubin-habits   Why can some people just wake up one day and decide to change their lives? How does someone wake up one day and just quit smoking or quit drinking or stop eating sweets or processed food? Why do some people struggle with forming habits that actually make them happy? They know they make them happier, but they still struggle doing them. Why do so many of us know what to do, but we just aren’t making the changes in our lives?  We know what to do but we just aren’t doing it.   How do we actually change?   These questions led me on a quest and that quest led me to Gretchen Rubin, the best-selling author, wife and mother of two. I knew Gretchen already from her previous books; I read The Happiness Project years ago and I thought it was amazing. So when she came out with Better Than Before, her newest book, I picked up it up for myself. I read Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives and I beca

Why are modern men losing their libidos? What we talk about: •How can you know whether your testosterone is low? •What foods to avoid if you're not interested in man boobs or belly fat •The best foods to consume for testosterone production •What common activity can turn a grown man’s testosterone level into that of an 8-year old girl relatively instantly?  •Are there food choices that can act as an aphrodisiac in real-time, or is that a myth? •The best exercises to boost growth hormone and testosterone •What type of exercise will drain your T levels? •What one simple thing are you doing every day that lowers your sperm count? •Ben’s workouts and what he did to increase his testosterone by 300 points  SHOW NOTES: The 0-200 show notes were tragically killed, but we're rebuilding at www.onairella.com/blog The conversation continues...join me on Instagram.    

www.onairella.com/post/035-food-obsession-maddy-moon "I had the 'perfect' body and nowhere to take it." At a very young age, Maddy became obsessed with how food and exercise could make her look. She developed a lifestyle, a body and an obsession that took the place of relationships, mental health, relationships, sleep, food, her menstrual cycle, relationships, a healthy metabolism, happiness, RELATIONSHIPS, and anything else that is truly important in life.  In this Episode Understanding how the messages we get from our families and as children can drive us...and sometimes need to be reprogrammed What happened when Maddy entered the fitness industry, became a fitness model and had "everything she ever wanted" - and was totally miserable The impact of food obsession and disordered eating on Maddy's life, body and relationships So you have the perfect body, now what? Where Maddy’s confidence comes from now Find all resources mentioned at https://www.onairella.com/post/035-food-obsession-maddy-moon  

Quick tips on detoxing your home, your body & your mind. They're kind of weird and they're SUPER EASY. *** Links to all resources mentioned can be found at www.onairwithella.com! *** PS - if you want these tips and the links in a downloadable format, get on the mailing list! It's free. Duh. Click here: http://onairwithella.com/connect or TAKE THE QUIZ!

Find all resources mentioned and some free stuff from Melissa at http://www.onairwithella.com/033-melissa-joulwan-well-fed Melissa Joulwan is on a mission to be a superfit, well-fed, dressed-to-kill, glossy-haired, rock-n-roll chic.  She also happened to write two of my favorite books that still help teach me how to stay Well Fed and healthy.  Today we're talking about changing your diet, the pantry conversion, and how to stay well fed and well nourished without taking a lot of time. We've added bonus content at the end of this episode for those of you who want to stay tuned for Melissa's tips for managing thyroid issues. Great Meals: No Recipe Required We know you want ideas for delicious meals that don’t require a recipe, and don't require much time — some dishes that you can throw together from whatever ingredients you have on hand. Melissa swears you don’t need a recipe to prepare stunningly tasty food, so she created this compilation for you: Great Ingredients: No Recipe Required. But, sometimes you need

We know that unhealthy relationships are bad for our health. But how do we make our good relationships better?  How do we experience more intimacy, joy, communication and shared experiences with those people closest to us? What We Talk About: •   How to keep the positive flow in your relationship •   How our intimate relationship impacts our health •   How to stop acting like employees in our household and have a little FUN •   The role of accountability in a successful relationship •   How to ask for the new results that we want •   The importance of touch •   The 6-second kiss and 8 hugs day – sign me up! ☺  www.onairella.com

Tosca tells us how she gets better and stronger every year. At age 40, Tosca Reno found herself miserable, overweight, stuck in an unhappy marriage, and living an unfulfilled life. At 42, she found herself competing in her first bodybuilding contest. What happened in between is the stuff of legend. Fit and radiant at age 56, Tosca Reno is the New York Times best selling author behind Your Best Body Now and the Eat Clean Diet Series. She is also a certified Nutritional Therapy practitioner, a fitness model, columnist, and a motivational speaker. Tosca teaches others how to alter their eating habits, to lose or maintain weight, gain muscle, boost metabolism, increase energy and be happier, healthier people living with purpose. SHOW NOTES: https://www.onairella.com/post/031-tosca-reno  The conversation continues...join me on Instagram.  

I believe that the nutrition and health messages we get from mainstream medicine are ALL wrong. - Amy Shah, M.D. We talk about this disconnect between traditional Western medicine and the wellness movement, and a whole lot more.  Including: - Chronic inflammation - what is it and why should we care? - How to feel 25 years old again - and for much longer - Why the food of 50-75 years ago isn't comparable to the same foods today - What foods are naturally healing to the body - What supplements will Dr. Amy take, and why she prefers to "eat her vitamins" SHOW NOTES: The 0-200 show notes were tragically killed, but we're rebuilding at www.onairella.com/blog The conversation continues...join me on Instagram.  

The most powerful antidotes to self-sabotage & how to start practicing them. Nichole Kellerman Wurth of Wildly Alive Weight Loss wants to live in a world where men and women actually enjoy the process of losing weight and connecting with their bodies. She says: •I believe simplicity is key to success. •I believe you can inspire your partner to start living a healthy lifestyle with you. •I believe you can feel 100% confident being naked around your partner - with the lights on!  •I believe that by having more *FUN* in your life, you will lose weight and find balance. •I believe your body is your strongest ally, and by listening to it and loving it unconditionally you'll get what you need. Today we talk about how so many things can sabotage our path to wellness and happiness. Nichole shares how understanding our self-sabotage triggers and replacing them with practices of gratitude, confidence and *gasp* self-love, can truly make the difference. SHOW NOTES: The 0-200 show notes were tragically killed, but we

5 Things We Think Are Healthy & They’re NOT In this podcast, Ella goes a little ranty, Food Babe style, and shares 5 things that she used to think were healthy. She'll tell you some of what she's learned so that you can come to your own conclusions about what’s best for you.  You’re going to want to visit the website for this one – Ella shares more than 15 additional resources for information seekers like you! VISIT: http://www.onairwithella.com/ Do you want these tips in a downloadable & printable PDF? Easy! Just get on the email list – you can go to the Connect page or take the Ella Quiz!       

Ah, the dreaded bloat.  If you're tired of looking like you’re 4 months pregnant by dinnertime, this show is for you. Sam Bearfoot, the Digestion Detective is telling us what we need to know to prevent and treat The Dreaded Bloat.  What We Talk About:  •  How Sam's experiences as an IBS sufferer and kinesiologist led her to becoming The Digestion Detective and host of her own radio show in the UK  •  Why can Ella look 4 months pregnant even when she's at her fittest? (aarrrggghhhhh!) •  What is happening in our digestive track to cause the The Dreaded Bloat? •  What is SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)? •  Common food triggers for bloating  •  The main offenders - which food groups are the biggest issues for most people and what to do about it •  So you figured it out... now what? •  Simple tips that aren't related to WHAT you're eating, but HOW you're eating that can reduce bloating  Find all resources mentioned at http://www.onairwithella.com   We want to hear from you! Leave any questions for Sam

The OG expert on intermittent fasting, Dr Sara Solomon on who, why, when & how we can lose fat, www.onairella.com Support the show. Become a patron at Patreon.com/onairwithella 

Paul Churchill talks to us about the link between sobriety and nutrition, exercise and healthy habits. Whatever your personal struggle or goal may be, Paul's tips apply to breaking bad habits and creating lasting change. What We Talk About: - Lifestyle changes that Paul has made to finally give up drinking for good - Creating an environment of accountability - which works no matter what your goal is - The routine Paul sets for himself to set up success every day..."Once I get out of one small routine it effects everything throughout the day; it’s a compound effect" - How Paul got in the best shape of his life without trying to get into the best shape of his life Minutes 0-10 are Announcements from Ella: - Podcast Tip! You can listen to podcasts on 1.5x speed to save time. This is great for listening to everyone else’s show ;-) I tell you how in this episode. - Your reviews in iTunes - I share some and thank all of you for paying it forward!  - I just got back from vacation, so I'm doing some intermittent fas

What do I do with my life? Why does it even matter? How do I get there? Thai Nguyen wants to help you uncover your Utopian Life. What We Talk About: •   Want to make a difference in the world? •   Why do some people never get going? •   What motivates YOU? Find your WHY. •   The power of "I choose" versus "I can’t" •   Replacing restriction with abundance •   How the Impostor Syndrome is holding you back •   The best way to overcome failure and achieve your goals “I believe that everything you do in life is either an expression of who you truly are or a distraction from who you truly are.” - Thai Nguyen SHOW NOTES: The 0-200 show notes were tragically killed, but we're rebuilding at www.onairella.com/blog The conversation continues...join me on Instagram.

Detox & Cleansing - Facts & Fiction There's a lot of garbage out there about "Detoxing" and "Cleansing." So how do you separate fact from fiction? Dr. Jillian Teta is back with us to talk about the differences between detoxing and cleansing, and the things to keep in mind if you pursue your own "Spring Cleaning."  What We Talk About •   Detox vs cleanse - what do they actually mean? •   Your body's "Big 5" paths to detoxification •   What helps and hurts your ability to detoxify •   Why you may need to try a cleanse, and how NOT to do it •   Dr. Jillian's take on the off-the-shelf "detox in a box"  •   When cleansing is a waste of time, money and effort  •   The one thing you MUST be doing before you pursue any cleanse •   How a practitioner can help you with a structured cleanse •   Her husband, Dr. Keoni Teta's take on the single best method to support continuous detoxification Who is Dr. Jillian Teta? Dr. Jillian is a medically-trained, naturopathic physician, the creator of the Fix Your D