Passion Love Pursuit Podcast

My guest today came on the show at a time I feel many can relate to– that is a time of uncertainty, high stress, and new challenges that some are facing. This isn’t your average high performance coach telling us the hacks and strategies to handle these times, my guest is whom you would call a master of uncertainty.  My guest today is former Navy Seal commander Rich Diviney.  In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments—eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Since his retirement in early 2017, Diviney has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co., Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek (Sin- ick)  Inc. He’s taught leadership and optimal performance to more than five thousand business, athletic, and military leaders from organizations such as American Airlines, the San Francisco 49ers, and Zoom.  In more than two decades of leading, training, and coaching top performers, Rich Diviney (founder of the SEALs’ “Mind Gym”) di

I'm excited to share my conversation today with Dr. Christopher Shade which we recorded live at the Health Optimization Summit in Austin Texas.  Dr. Christopher Shade, is the founder and CEO of Quicksilver Scientific®, specializes in the biological, environmental, and analytical chemistry of mercury in all its forms and their interactions with sulfur compounds, particularly glutathione and its enzyme system. He has a patented mercury speciation diagnostic process to analyze toxicity, founded one of the only clinical labs in the world to offer mercury speciation analysis and has designed cutting edge nutraceuticals for detoxification and antioxidant protection. This includes advanced phospholipid delivery systems for both water- and fat- soluble compounds. Dr. Shade is regularly sought out to speak as an educator on the topics of mercury, environmental toxicities, neuroinflammation, immune dysregulation, and the human detoxification system in the United States and internationally.  In this episode we talk abou

I am so excited to share this episode with you all. This conversation was just packed with so much goodness. Today I welcome the incredible duo: Podcast hosts, women’s empowerment leaders, and best friends  Lindsey Simcik & Krista Williams, who are the hosts of  the wildly popular show, Almost 30. We discuss their new book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond. In this episode we highlight some of the biggest transitions we go through in life and how we can navigate them with grace and more ease.  Lindsey and Krista act as cosmic big sisters, providing encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools to help readers embrace change and thrive as they move into a new chapter of life. Through candid stories of their own “almost thirty” experiences, as well as expert insights from guests like Jay Shetty, Gabby Bernstein, and Glennon Doyle, they offer a road map for navigating everything from relationships to spirituality, career to body image, and more. “Almost 30” is wome

My guest today is considered the MILLENNIAL VOICE of PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. Bizzie Gold infuses her teaching and speaking engagements with the core belief that we should build the world we want to live in - not just complain about it. Her teaching style transcends age, gender and social-economic background finding its way into the brain chemistry of each and every human being looking to BREAK THEIR WORLD WIDE OPEN. She created Break Method, the  school of sustainable self mastery.  Bizzie’s  thought-provoking insights on the causal relationship between childhood emotional patterning, group-think behaviors and perception of reality, create a carefully curated space to push the students through cognitive dissonance. Her work is practical, actionable and inspires students to do the work necessary to create a future without echoes of the past. She is helping students break through limiting beliefs that affect their social or career outcomes.  She now welcomes her new book, Your Brain Is A Filthy Liar. Which she ex

Dr. Christina Rahm is a humanitarian, global entrepreneur, patented scientist, author, and mother, managing 22 companies across 89 countries. As the CEO of DRC Ventures and Chief Science Formulator at The ROOT Brands, she is deeply involved in philanthropy, notably through The Rahm Foundation, which she founded to partner with other non-profits to change the world. Dr. Christina Rahm is a visionary leader in cutting-edge science, medical research, and holistic health, dedicated to uncovering and addressing the root causes of illness. With decades of experience, she pioneers science-backed solutions that empower individuals to achieve lasting wellness by focusing on foundational health. As a founder and global business leader, she has earned recognition for driving meaningful change across international markets, collaborating with leading organizations to implement pioneering health strategies that revolutionize industries. Her expertise bridges the gap between scientific innovation and wellness practices, ens

Annalie Howling is a highly qualified performance coach with over 20 years’ experience working with leaders in business, elite sports persons and members of the Armed Forces including ex-UK Special Forces. She specialises in transitional support and, through her unique approach, is able to ensure her clients overcome any self-imposed limitations to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence and a more fulfilling life She is, currently, the only EMDR certified global practitioner who has come from a corporate background, enabling her to apply EMDR techniques from that perspective rather than one of traditional therapy. Annalie is a sought-after speaker and experienced facilitator, author, commentator and podcast guest. Having spoken at multiple global conferences during her career, she has successfully transferred her skills from in person conferences to webinars. Now releasing her new book, 'Unapologetic: Unshackle your shame, Reclaim your power.' She states that this book is a call to break free an

Consider this a masterclass on attachment theory and how by learning what my guest shares today, you will be able to enter into a relationship or dating with a new way of relating. Today's conversation will help you understand the importance of attachment theory and how this influences the outcome in our relationships. Within this conversation you will learn what these attachment styles are and how each one uniquely influences how we react in a relationship. My guest provides practical advice for individuals looking to navigate the dating scene successfully, highlighting the need for self-awareness and clear intentions. Then how can we learn a new way of attaching and moving into secure attachment.  He is an author, speaker and media personality, Adam Lane Smith is a recognized global expert in Attachment Theory. Formerly a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Adam has left his practice to help the world learn the power of secure attachment.  He is on a mission to turn 1 billion people’s attachment secure.

I am so overjoyed to welcome on the show one of my dear friends and a returning guest to the show all the way back from episode 10, Amberly Lago. You are truly in for a treat. In today's conversation we discuss how we can cultivate more joy through our journey. We all have experienced some ups and downs in life, but can we experience joy through it all. Amberly shares today that joy and pain can coexist. In this episode she discusses the power of connection, gratitude, and intentionality in cultivating joy, especially in the face of adversity. You will learn actionable steps you can take daily that can spark more joy into your life.  Welcome Amberly Lago. She is a leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness, Motivational speaker and is the best-selling author of “True Grit and Grace” and empowers people around the world by sharing the story of how she turned a tragedy into triumph. She offers hope and solutions for anyone living in chronic pain and has been featured on N

 I am excited to welcome back on the podcast a returning guest to the show to discuss a very important topic that affects all of us. As we know today disease is on the rise; such as autoimmune diseases, cancer, and infertility are becoming far too common, especially in women. What you will learn today is how you can prevent these terrible outcomes from happening. We must effectively detox. My guest is an expert in holistic healing and what she will share today is a masterclass in how we can detox our body so that we can have optimal health and wellness.  Welcome, Elissa Goodman. Personal health and educating others on their health and wellness have been passions of Elissa’s for many years. She had issues with her health for her entire life from cancer to autoimmune issues and Hashimoto’s in her 30’s. Beyond her own health, she has also struggled with watching various loved ones suffer from health-related issues, including her husband Marc who lost his battle to cancer in his mid-40’s. She decided it was time

Welcome on the show Dr. Amy Shah. She is an MD and nutrition specialist. She works in clinical medicine, allergy/immunology, and over the last 10 years has developed a world-renowned wellness education platform, successfully launched a growing collection of health and wellness products, written bestselling books, including I’m So Effing Hungry and I’m So Effing Tired, and has made numerous national network appearances. She works to discover less invasive interventions, promote wellness, and teach others how to impact their health via nutrition and exercise -- using medication as a last resort. Her goal is to empower people to “save themselves” through nutrition and lifestyle changes. She created amymdwellness.com — where she offers her speaking services, consultations, and products like the wildly popular Sugar-Free Chai Latte. In this episode we discuss: The Importance of Protein and Fiber Understanding Hormonal Changes and Gut Health How our gut health influences others symptoms  Lifestyle Hacks for Hormon

Jeff Kranso and I sit down to talk about the health and longevity benefits of doing hard things. By applying these ‘Good Stress’ protocols in your life and routine you can boost your resilience, reduce chronic disease, strengthen your immune system, lose weight, and much more. Today, we talk about why we are in a comfort crisis and how we can do small shifts daily to challenge ourselves and get back to where we evolved from. We all are familiar with chronic stress and how this harms our health, but good stress we need more of. Welcome, Jeff Krasno. He is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast, interviewing a wide variety of health experts and luminaries from Andrew Huberman and Marianne Williamson to Matthew McConaughey and Gabor Maté. Jeff pens a personal weekly essay titled “Commusings” that explores spirituality, wellness and culture and is distributed to over one million subscribers every Sunday. Jeff is the author of Go

Today's episode is to inform and educate women on Breast Implant Illness. I think it is absolutely essential to inform yourself before making big decisions such as getting breast implants. Although I know I am not just speaking for myself when I say years back we didn’t know what we now do. It is clear now that there is such a thing as BII (breast implant illness) and today I brought on the leading expert for BII to discuss what leads to this, what are the common symptoms, what we need to do before we explant, how to properly detox and reduce inflammation, and what to avoid if you have implants.  Dr. Robert Whitfield has been a plastic surgeon for over 25 years and board-certified for over 16 years. Dr. Whitfield specializes in Breast Implant Illness (BII), breast implant removal surgery (explants), and advanced cosmetic procedures such as his “No-Cut” Facelift. He has performed over 3,000 explant surgeries to date. In addition to his work as a surgeon, Dr. Whitfield developed the Strategic Holistic Accelerat

Josh Whalen, is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the visionary founder and CEO of Blokes, a cutting-edge telehealth platform revolutionizing men’s health. Josh discusses the importance of health optimization for men, focusing on testosterone levels and the factors contributing to their decline. Josh shares his personal journey that led to the founding of Blokes, a company dedicated to helping men achieve optimal health through biomarker testing, precision supplementation and lifestyle changes. Blokes mission is to help men address their health challenges, giving them personalized, innovative solutions to help men optimize their overall well-being with the benefits of HRT, peptides and more. In this episode we discuss: Lifestyle Changes to Boost Testosterone Smart Supplements for Optimal Health Why men's testosterone is so low The importance of testing our biomarkers Correlation between Vitamin D and Testosterone  For full show notes and episode resources head to: https://ericalippy.com/joshua-whalen-of-

On today's episode we are going to serve the women today, but I also want to let my female listeners know that next week we are going to be helping the men out. So if you are listening to this episode and you are wanting to help support the man in your life as well, please check in next week as well for an episode geared for him.  I want to speak directly to my woman in her premenopausal years. It’s that time we start to notice some changes and we can't quite put our finger on it. It’s time to take out the guesswork and find out truly why you are experiencing brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, or whatever is not making you feel at your very best.  Welcome on my guest, Katy Whalen. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Joi Women’s Wellness, a new telehealth platform that provides a goals-based, customizable experience to help women own their health journey and manage the hormone and age–related changes to their bodies. Katy and her husband Josh started Joi after experiencing the life-changing effects of horm

Cheryl Hunter shares her harrowing story of survival after being kidnapped and held against her will. She discusses the trauma she experienced and how it shaped her life, leading her to help others who have faced similar adversities. Through her healing journey she gained the knowledge and tools that allowed herself to heal her pain and in turn embrace who she has become because of it. Now she helps others turn their pain into purpose and give them the confidence to embrace their story so that they no longer remain captive to what has happened to them.  Cheryl is a TV host and media personality who has been featured worldwide by major media outlets including People Magazine, Goalcast, Dr. Phil, NBC News, Dr. Oz, CNN, Fox, PBS and more. Cheryl believes in the potential that the right message has to change the world, so in addition to writing and producing for HBO, CBS, Paramount Pictures, and NBC, Cheryl and her team of major media gatekeepers help mission driven experts leverage the power of major media to ge

My guest, Finnian Kelly and I talked about what it means to live with intentionality in our life. So that instead of hitting burnout or feeling overwhelmed by all that is going on around us, we can learn to operate with ease and move into alignment in our life.  Finnian offers a fresh perspective to ancient wisdom, implementing his feelings-first approach as the trusted advisor to world-changing leaders. As a multi-time successful entrepreneur and a retired Officer in the Australian military, Finnian Kelly has gone on to coach the CEOs and leadership teams of more than 150 companies.  He has been dubbed "the Business Mystic'' because of his unique ability to awaken consciousness in business and inspire CEOs and leadership teams to find new levels of fulfillment and growth in their creative endeavors, relationships, and overall well-being. As the founder of Intentionality, Inc., and leading breathwork facilitator around the world, Finnian gives you the transformative tools and frameworks to have an expansive h

 I had the pleasure of bringing on a long time friend that is an expert in helping women attract extraordinary love and break free from the dating struggles so that they can attract the love they truly deserve and desire  What she shares today is absolute gold and I know if I had only worked with her when I was single, I would not have gone through the heartbreaks and disappointments I had and would have saved me the many years of dating struggles. So if you are single, looking for extraordinary love and tired of the same dating results, what you will learn today will change it all. She shares her strategy in dating and how you can become a woman that will attract a high value man.  Welcome, Christine Campbell Pate. She is a Self-Empowerment, Dating, and Love Coach, as well as a certified Holistic Life Coach. After enduring heartbreak, toxic relationships, and over 1,000 dates, Christine transformed her approach to love through healing, education, and intentional dating. At 40, she met her husband using her S

I am excited to welcome back on the show one of the leading relationship experts of all time on dating, relationships and love. I remember reading his best selling book in my 20’s and it helped me in understanding the differences between men and women in relationships. Consider today's episode a masterclass on the art of lasting intimacy, passion and love in modern day relationships. You will leave this episode equip with the tools, wisdom and awareness of what truly causes breakdowns in relationships and also what will build them up.  Welcome my guest, John Gray. He is the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. USA Today listed his book as one of the top 10 most influential books of the last quarter-century. In hardcover, it was the #1 bestselling book of the 1990s.  Dr. Gray has written over 20 books. His most recent book is Beyond Mars and Venus. John helps men and women better understand and respect their differences in both person

I know many of us seek to find more balance in our lives between work, our family, health, and personal wellbeing. Some might say balance is not obtainable, but what you will learn today is the art of achieving more balance in your life, as my guest calls this practice "living meditation." Today you will learn the 8 keys of living meditation and how we can use Eastern and Western medicine to create more balance, flow, and optimal wellness in our lives. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jenelle Kim. Dr. Kim is a 9th generation Doctor of Traditional Oriental Medicine, practitioner of Qi Gong/Moving Meditation, and teacher of the 8 Keys of Living Meditation. She is a prolifically and internationally cited wellness expert who has been featured in Forbes, Allure, Meditation Magazine, Time, & Good Morning America.  She is the founder & master formulator of her custom manufacturing labs – JBK Wellness Labs – where her and her team of experts have developed innovative products in the clean beauty (s

Today's episode is with a returning guest that was wildly popular on the show the first time she came on. She is one of the leading love and relationship coaches that helps transform the relationship you have with others in love and the one you have with yourself. As her new book states, “It begins with you.” Today you will learn the hard truths about love that will radically change your life. If you are looking for love, in the dating world, or wanting to improve your current relationship, this episode is for you.  Welcome, Jillian Turecki. She is a relationship coach, teacher, podcaster, writer, and speaker who has devoted her life to helping people revolutionize their relationships with themselves. For over 20 years, Jillian has maintained a deep commitment to authenticity, compassion, and inner transformation as she follows her insatiable curiosity about what makes relationships thrive.  Between Jillian’s podcast, “Jillian on Love,” her newsletter, “Love Weekly,” and her social media community, Jillian re