How can we bring back a sense of community? Can we heal the current alienation our society is feeling? What role does food play in our ability to connect with others? I recently sat down with the super passionate Renee Orth to chat about all…
I know. I know. Avocado toast. But as an avid avocado toast connoisseur, I can tell you that not all avocado toast is created alike! This particular version is full of healthy natural probiotics so it’s extra good for our microbiome! It also tastes delicious!…
The newest episode of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up with the ever inspiring Litisha Ashley-Washburn! Litisha is a Wholistic Food Practitioner, Living Food/Vegan Food Chef, motivational speaker, living lifestyle/health coach, and detoxification specialist. Her journey began when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer…
The Refined Hippie Podcast episode 9 is up and it’s all about women’s wellness! Shannon Leparski is a certified hormone specialist, plant-based enthusiast, blogger, and face behind The Glowing Fridge, a website devoted to women’s wellness and plant-based recipes. She’s also, most recently, become a…
Seaweed! Those who know me well, know that I love mermaids! Ever since The Little Mermaid came out (it was my first movie experience) Ariel has been my idol! My childhood summers were spent in my grandparents pool flipping around, legs pressed tightly together, pretending…
Got Milk? That advertisement campaign has been forever solidified in our minds. Diary milk truly is the perfect liquid. That is, if you’re a calf! Through my research and quest for optimal health I found knocking dairy from my diet to be a no-brainer. But…
Austin, Texas has many nicknames…The Capitol City, ATX, Bat City, River City, and my particular favorite, of course, Hippie Haven. Prior to our departure, I heard many good things about the city. Everyone who had visited told me that I’d love it! They also said…
Episode 7 of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up and I couldn’t be more excited about my guest! Derek McKee is a windsurfer, yogi, web developer, plant-based advocate, and my husband! Obviously I know his story really well and knew he’d be a great guest.…
Protein, protein, protein! Where do you get yours from? Are you getting enough? Too much? This is a hot topic these days, but why? The current protein obsession comes from marketing, advertising, and Big Animal Agriculture. Similar to the “low-fat” diet of the 90’s or…
Ever since I was a kid key lime pie has been my favorite dessert! I loved the texture, tart yet sweet flavor, and richness. I loved it so much that I made it our “cutting pie” at my wedding (my husband and I had lots…
