Jessica Coghill holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and is board certified by the American Nutrition Association as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). She is the founder of Vital Root Wellness, where she helps individuals reconnect with the innate intelligence of their bodies through evidence-based, integrative nutrition. Jessica is passionate about the profound interconnection between the mind, body, and our surroundings. She believes true healing begins when we nourish not just the physical body, but also the environments we live in and the thoughts we carry. A dedicated meditator, she weaves mindfulness into her personal life and professional approach.

In this episode, we talk about how Jessica’s personal health struggles influenced her to pursue a career in nutrition, the ways in which stress can affect your gut health and digestion, and how your mindset can affect your healing progress. Jessica also shares her experience moving and working abroad, how learning a new language (and the struggle that comes with it) is good for your brain, and the morning routine she recommends to set up your day to feel your best. Connect with Jessica at: https://www.vitalrootwellness.com/ Are you a health or wellness coach? Maybe someone who is looking for a career change, or someone that has even had a transformative experience with cold therapy? Well, you’re in luck. Lauren and I have partnered to create an Cold Therapy and breathwork certification https://icecold(dot)club/academy Episode Overview:

0:00 - How health struggles influenced Jessica to work in nutrition

6:00 - How your nervous system can affect gut health

12:00 - Using science vs intuition when helping clients

13:30 - How different cultures influence the way people eat

19:00 - Why trust is so important when working with clients

22:00 - The moment Jessica knew she was in the right practice

24:00 - Working abroad and living in Mexico

30:00 - How your beliefs can affect your healing progress

39:00 - How stress can affect your digestion

44:30 - Factors that cause high cholesterol and how to prevent it

48:00 - How wearable technology can increase anxiety

53:00 - Dogmatic views of nutrition on social media

55:00 - Why Jessica doesn’t always recommend fasting

59:00 - Jessica’s morning routine

1:08:00 - Finding community abroad

Today I am joined by Dãmasa of DamaSoul Sacred. She is an embodied shamanic channel, sensual pleasure guide and ritualist offering transformational experiences rooted in ancestral ritual, elemental wisdom, and intimacy dynamics. Dãmasa helps individuals reconnect with self, spirit, and lineage—awakening joy, truth, and a deep sense of belonging.

In this episode, Dãmasa shares her experience as a cryptologist in the U.S. Navy, where she had to navigate a culture often unforgiving toward women, and how—after leaving the military—she unexpectedly launched a successful 20-year modeling career. She also opens up about how she built up walls and hid her pain behind her success, and how finally reaching a painful breaking point led to her finding her deeper purpose in life of helping people heal with intention.

Follow Dãmasa on Instagram @Damasoul_sacred Learn more about Dãmasa’s work www.damasoulsacredcom/

Are you a health or wellness coach? Maybe someone who is looking for a career change, or someone that has even had a transformative experience with cold therapy? Well, you’re in luck. Lauren and I have partnered to create an Cold Therapy and breathwork certification https://icecold(dot)club/academy

Episode Overview:

4:00 - Getting back into modelling postpartum 13:00 - Raising a child with boundaries but still allowing them to be wild/express themselves 14:30 - Getting out of modelling and into hospitality to create more stability with family and less travel, etc 16:00 - Joining the US Navy and facing a harsh culture against women 22:00 - Her unexpected start in the modelling industry 32:00 - Pushing everything down and hiding behind success 40:00 - Reaching a breaking point and finding deeper purpose in life 50:00 - Taking a chance and investing in herself 53:00 - Discovering ancestral work as a path to healing 59:00 - Her work on connecting spiritual practices and intimacy

Finding Balance in the Chaos — Chef Eric Bolyard on Wellness, Culture & Sustainability in Hospitality

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Bolyard — professional chef and managing partner of Compagnie NYC — to explore what it means to thrive in one of the most intense industries in the world. From long hours and high pressure to finding moments of clarity and self-care, Eric shares how he’s learned to set boundaries, lead with intention, and bring spiritual wellness into the heart of hospitality.

We talk about the evolution of chef culture, the importance of sustainability (both environmental and personal), and how Eric is shaping a more thoughtful, innovative kitchen culture — one that empowers his team beyond the walls of the restaurant.

If you're in the hospitality world, passionate about food, or just looking to find more balance in your own high-pressure environment, this episode is packed with real talk, inspiration, and takeaways.

Are you a health or wellness coach? Maybe someone who is looking for a career change, or someone that has even had a transformative experience with cold therapy? Well, you’re in luck. Lauren Schramm and I have partnered to create an Cold Therapy and breathwork certification. https://icecold.club/academy

Timestamps:

2:00 – Enjoying food and drink mindfully, avoiding extremes, and letting go of judgment

6:00 – Learning to manage priorities in and out of the kitchen

14:00 – The chaotic reality of working in hospitality

21:00 – Building a positive and sustainable kitchen culture

29:00 – Staying inspired to cook on days off

35:00 – Falling in love with the culinary world in college

42:00 – How the hospitality industry is evolving

46:00 – Why self-care is non-negotiable in a fast-paced field

49:00 – Cold therapy, breathwork, and the power of grounding practices

57:00 – Balancing sustainability with the pressures of the industry