Carissa Explains It All

Carissa Explains It All

Hosted by: Carissa Wolkiewicz

Welcome to Carissa Explains It All, your home for exploring the depths of holistic health, inner peace, and self-love. Join me on a journey to emotional wellness as we unravel the complexities of being human. Each...

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Breaking free from shame and guilt around food and exercise

Struggling with guilt and shame around food and exercise? In this episode of Carissa Explains It All, we dive into why so many women feel trapped in the shame-guilt cycle and how it impacts physical and mental health....
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What’s the Gut-Brain Connection and Why Does It Matter?

Curious about the gut-brain connection and why it matters for your health? In this episode, we unpack what the gut-brain connection is, why it’s so important, and how to spot a gut imbalance through physical symptoms...
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Permission to Feel: Anger, Emotional Regulation, and Health

In this episode, we’re chatting about anger, emotional regulation, and how they tie into health, diet, and even eating disorders. Anger isn’t ā€˜bad’—it’s just a part of being human. We’ll dive into how feeling and...
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Biohacking vs. Nature: Balancing Control and Well-Being

In this episode of Carissa Explains it All, let’s dive into the world of biohacking together! I’ll explore its potential benefits and the hidden stresses that can impact our well-being. I’ll unpack the psychological...
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Redefining Women’s Health: Navigating Natural Phases with Confidence and Intuition

Let’s redefine women’s health by shifting the narrative from medical conditions that need fixing to trusting these phases as a natural part of life. Learn how to confidently navigate menstruation and menopause by...
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You Are What You Do: How Identity Drives Your Behavior

In this episode, we're diving into how your identity influences your daily actions and how small, intentional behaviors can shape the person you want to become. We'll talk through how to break free from limiting...
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Identifying Burnout and Restoring Balance with Emily Bronaugh

In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend, Emily Bronaugh, a coach dedicated to helping women tackle burnout in the workplace. We explore the physical symptoms of burnout, including emotional exhaustion, and...
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Discipline, Willpower, and Growth: The Real Benefits of Nutrition & Fitness Challenges

In this episode, we explore the true benefits of signing up for nutrition and fitness challenges beyond just physical transformation, and how they can actually help you build intuition. From building discipline and...
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Emotions in motion: Exploring exercise, intuition, and emotional wellness

In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between emotions and exercise. Join me as I discuss how listening to your body and emotions can transform your workouts, helping you move past all-or-nothing thinking...
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Building mental resilience through exercise

In this episode, I’m breaking down the powerful link between strength training and mental resilience. We’ll talk about how pushing your body can seriously level up your mental toughness, help you manage stress, and...
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Intuitive eating & weight loss

I'm sitting down in this one with my friend Emily Bronaugh. Join us as she shares her journey from fighting with body image issues and dieting to finding balance through intuitive eating. We'll dive into how paying...
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The gut brain connection & nervous system regulation

In this episode, we're diving into the gut-brain connection and how it ties into nervous system regulation. I'm covering: - What the nervous system is - The role of the vagus nerve - How the gut-brain connection...
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