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…
Episode 5 of The Refined Hippie Podcast is up and you won’t want to miss it! Today’s episode is with the ever inspiring, Ann Miller, who I’ve been affectionately calling my “essential oil lady” for the past 2 years we’ve known each other. However, that’s…
Could I love green plants any more? I think not! I absolutely love greens! Spinach, kale, chard, broccoli…I love it all! But have you heard of the green wonder that is spirulina? Perhaps you’ve heard the term, but have no idea what it is exactly.…
The gut. It’s not the most glamorous region of the body, but it is the most important! On this episode of The Refined Hippie Podcast I explain the vital role the gut microbiome plays on our overall health. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune that…
Episode 3 of The Refined Hippie is up and it’s epic, y’all! Today’s episode is with the super inspirational Kate Moon. Kate is a lululemon ambassador, yoga instructor, and Director of Yoga at Hylo Fitness, who’s overcome addiction to come through on the other side…
