Today we're sitting down with Olivia Amitrano, better known as Organic Olivia. Olivia is the Founder & CEO of Organic Olivia & has bootstrapped her self-funded start-up into a $14 million dollar burgeoning empire with the goal of healing the holes in healthcare and empowering individuals to take autonomy over their health. Today Olivia tells us her story, from how Organic Olivia got its start, to how she's evolved as a business woman and person since beginning her brand. We dive into her autoimmune disorder diagnosis, and how she evolves her wellness and nutrition to fit her current lifestyle needs. She also gives us tips and tricks about prioritizing your health while not becoming a "wellness addict", how to retrain your mind and body, and how to be patient with your body in all phases of your wellness journey.

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00:00 Struggles with self-image as a wellness influencer
02:38 Dealing with criticism as a wellness influencer
03:10 The Importance of Muscle Building for Longevity and Health
08:19 The Impact of Personal Experience on Understanding the Importance of Health
08:49 The Shift Towards Prioritizing Muscle Building and the Importance of Balancing Plant-Based and Animal Proteins
14:22 The Non-Sexy Truth About Wellness
15:37 The Dangers of Restrictive Diets and the Importance of Individualized Approach to Health
21:35 Traditional herbalism's approach to hypothyroidism
22:45 The Connection Between Stress and Hypothyroidism
24:54 The Importance of Preserving Fire and Circulation in Aging
30:25 The Importance of Preserving Warmth and Eating Warm Cooked Foods for Health
34:42 The Importance of Protein in the Morning
35:39 Importance of Protein for Weight Loss and Retraining Taste Buds
44:03 Addressing Emotional Crutches and Making Lifestyle Changes
48:06 Facing Pain and Making Lifestyle Changes
53:34 Understanding Insulin and Blood Glucose Levels
54:39 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes
59:13 Insulin Resistance and Hormone Imbalances in Women
1:04:16 Exploring Similar Ingredients in Diabetes Medications
1:04:38 Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of GLP-1 Stimulation
1:17:30 The Benefits of Stretching for Physical and Emotional Health


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