Episodes

  • 434. A Nuanced Conversation On Vaccines, Autism & The Rise in Chronic Disease: What the Research Is Truly Saying with Dr. Joel Warsh

    434. A Nuanced Conversation On Vaccines, Autism & The Rise in Chronic Disease: What the Research Is Truly Saying with Dr. Joel Warsh
    Jul 2 2025
    In this powerful and deeply important episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, an integrative and holistic pediatrician who has become a leading voice in reshaping how we view children’s health in the modern world.Together, we unpack the rise in chronic illness among children, the growing body of research around environmental toxins, vaccines, and their potential relationship to all sorts of health issues & disorders, and how to approach this conversation with nuance, openness, and critical thinking.Dr. Warsh brings both conventional medical training and an integrative approach to the table, helping us ask better questions and look at the whole child — including immune function, epigenetics, inflammation, and toxic load. This is a must-listen if you're a parent, future parent, educator, or simply someone who cares about the future of human health.🧠 We Discuss:• Why chronic disease is skyrocketing in kids — and why it’s not just genetics• What the actual research says about the autism–vaccine conversation (spoiler: it’s not black and white)• How environmental factors like PFAS, pesticides, and plastics may be a bigger problem than anyone's admitting• The role of the immune system, gut health, and the nervous system in neurodevelopment• Why asking questions and advocating for informed consent is not anti-science• Dr. Warsh’s integrative approach to pediatric care & and what he teaches families in his practice 👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Joel Warsh:Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a board-certified pediatrician with a background in both conventional medicine and integrative/holistic health. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College and completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Warsh is the founder of Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine in Studio City, CA and is a nationally recognized speaker on integrative medicine, toxins, and holistic approaches to childhood wellness.He has been featured in documentaries like The Healing of Our Children and media outlets including CBS, Fox, and LA Parent Magazine. His mission is to empower families to take a proactive, informed, and balanced approach to raising healthy kids in today’s world. 🔗 Resources & Links:• Follow Dr. Joel Warsh on Instagram @drjoelgator• Learn more about his practice: www.integrativepediatrics.com MY BRAND NEW SUMMER MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/the-balanced-blonde My Substack: https://thebalancedblonde.substack.com. SUBSCRIBE, I am so excited!! AND, The Quantum Method is thriving and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to join us! Ahhhh!!! You can head to https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ to to become a member! Use code PODCASTBESTIE (avail for a limited time) to get 10% off!Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Use code ROOTSGIVES at checkout to donate a pound of fresh sweet potatoes to food insecure families for every pound purchased.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 433. Solo Q&A: My True Thoughts on Botox, Psychic Attacks, Addiction & Healing From Lyme — Plus My Best Tips for Starting Your Spiritual Journey!

    433. Solo Q&A: My True Thoughts on Botox, Psychic Attacks, Addiction & Healing From Lyme — Plus My Best Tips for Starting Your Spiritual Journey!
    Jun 25 2025

    In this solo Q&A with listener call-ins (my favorite!!), I’m answering some of your most-asked, most personal questions—no gatekeeping.


    I dive into my honest thoughts on Botox (these may surprise you), share my real experiences with psychic attacks and how to protect yourself energetically, give you an unfiltered look at my MCAS and Lyme healing process, and offer my top tips if you’re just beginning your own spiritual path. We also talk about how to deal with the sadness of what’s going on in the world right now and how to maintain our light when the world gets LOUD.


    This one’s raw, real, and full of practical advice for living and healing on your own terms. Tune in, take what resonates, and remember—you already have everything you need within you. Come to IG and tell me all your thoughts! 🌟



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    We hope you love this episode and cannot wait to hear your feedback! As always, enter to win this week’s big wellness giveaway by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, subscribing, and sending a screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com! Bonus points: post a screenshot to your IG stories of you listening to this episode!


    Resources:

    • MY BLOG
    • TBB YouTube
    • Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop
    • Instagram: @thebalancedblonde


    Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.


    Produced by Dear Media.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    56 mins
  • 432. Spiritual Awakening, Building a Career in Food, Swedish Kidnappings, Manifesting Your Dream Life & More with Alix Traeger

    432. Spiritual Awakening, Building a Career in Food, Swedish Kidnappings, Manifesting Your Dream Life & More with Alix Traeger
    Jun 18 2025
    In this episode, we have my incredible sorority sister and the epic cookbook author, on-camera chef, content creator & entertainer extraordinaire, Alix Traeger! You can follow Alix on Instagram here, and check out her brand new cookbook Scratch That here! Be sure to enter our giveaway for her cookbook at the end of the episode!!!This conversation is fun, deep, juicy, spiritual, full of manifesting tips, psychedelic chit chat, career journey inspo, and wild stories like Alix’s Swedish kidnapping. You’re gonna love.Cannot wait to hear ALL of your thoughts! MY BRAND NEW MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/the-balanced-blondeMy Substack: https://thebalancedblonde.substack.com. SUBSCRIBE, I am so excited!! AND, The Quantum Method is thriving and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to join us! Ahhhh!!! You can head to https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ to to become a member! Use code PODCASTBESTIE (avail for a limited time) to get 10% off!MONTHLY membership ($14.14/month): https://meditation.thebalancedblonde.com/offers/XMLKhoM2/checkoutYEARLY membership ($12/month): https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/We hope you love this episode and cannot wait to hear your feedback! As always, enter to win this week’s big wellness giveaway by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, subscribing, and sending a screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com! Bonus points: post a screenshot to your IG stories of you listening to this episode! Resources: MY BLOGTBB YouTubeStore: thebalancedblonde.com/shopInstagram: @thebalancedblonde Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to https://kachava.com and use code BALANCED for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time. Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCED.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    59 mins
  • 431. Pop Culture Astrology: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Edition!

    431. Pop Culture Astrology: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Edition!
    Jun 12 2025

    In this episode, we’re diving deep into the zodiac signs of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast and things get... cosmically unhinged. Think: chaotic Geminis, emotional Pisces covens, Saturn returns in full swing, and a Leo who may or may not be launching a perfume line called Unbothered.


    We explore:

    🔮 The Sun signs of each wife and how they show up in the drama

    ♄ Who's in their Saturn return and what it's bringing to the surface

    ♻️ Which wife is the most dangerous during Mercury retrograde (you already know)

    ✨ Compatibility breakdowns, emotional chaos rankings, and intuitive archetypes that go way beyond basic astrology


    Whether you’re astrology-obsessed, reality TV curious, or just here for the tea-with-a-side-of-transits, this is a wild, playful, soul-coded ride. Cannot wait to hear your thoughts!

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    My Substack: https://thebalancedblonde.substack.com. SUBSCRIBE, I am so excited!!

    AND, The Quantum Method is thriving and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to join us! Ahhhh!!! You can head to https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ to to become a member! Use code PODCASTBESTIE (avail for a limited time) to get 10% off!

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    We hope you love this episode and cannot wait to hear your feedback! As always, enter to win this week’s big wellness giveaway by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, subscribing, and sending a screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com! Bonus points: post a screenshot to your IG stories of you listening to this episode!

    Resources:

    • MY BLOG

    • TBB YouTube

    • Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop

    • Instagram: @thebalancedblonde


    Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.


    Produced by Dear Media.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 430. Ally Lewber on All Things Astrology, Her Breakup with James, Vanderpump’s Scandoval Details & The Future of Her Career as an Intuitive

    430. Ally Lewber on All Things Astrology, Her Breakup with James, Vanderpump’s Scandoval Details & The Future of Her Career as an Intuitive
    Jun 4 2025
    In today’s episode, I’m joined by the beautiful and soulful Ally Lewber — astrologer, intuitive, and yes, you probably know her from Vanderpump Rules. But this convo goes way beyond the reality show—although you know I am the biggest fan of VPR ever, ever.We talk all about Ally’s spiritual awakening, her journey into astrology and the intuitive arts, what it’s really like being in the public eye while walking a conscious path, and how she’s navigated relationships, boundaries, and self-discovery along the way. She opens up about trusting her inner voice, learning to hold duality, and staying grounded while the world watches your every move.If you’re curious about astrology, navigating a spiritual path while still living in a very human world, or just want to hear from someone who’s gracefully balancing both — this one’s for you. Ally is the real deal, and this episode is pure heart. Plus, we get into her breakup with James and she shares the TRUTH of what happened. She is pure grace!! You guys will love this convo! MY BRAND NEW MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/the-balanced-blonde My Substack: https://thebalancedblonde.substack.com. SUBSCRIBE, I am so excited!! AND, The Quantum Method is thriving and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to join us! Ahhhh!!! You can head to https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ to to become a member! Use code PODCASTBESTIE (avail for a limited time) to get 10% off! MONTHLY membership ($14.14/month): https://meditation.thebalancedblonde.com/offers/XMLKhoM2/checkout YEARLY membership ($12/month): https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ We hope you love this episode and cannot wait to hear your feedback! As always, enter to win this week’s big wellness giveaway by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, subscribing, and sending a screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com! Bonus points: post a screenshot to your IG stories of you listening to this episode! Resources: • MY BLOG• TBB YouTube• Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop• Instagram: @thebalancedblonde Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to https://kachava.com and use code BALANCED for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time. Take control of your cellular health today. Go to qualialife.com/balanced and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 429. SOLO: The Wildest Interactions I’ve Ever Had With My Followers, How Being an Influencer Has Changed Over the Years, Thoughts On Polyamory, Plant Medicine & Parasocial Relationships

    429. SOLO: The Wildest Interactions I’ve Ever Had With My Followers, How Being an Influencer Has Changed Over the Years, Thoughts On Polyamory, Plant Medicine & Parasocial Relationships
    May 28 2025
    In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into the wildest — and I mean wildest — interactions I’ve ever had with my followers. I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to live a life online, especially in this new era where parasocial relationships blur all kinds of boundaries. If you’ve ever wondered what it actually feels like to be on the receiving end of the internet’s projections, praise, and projections-in-disguise-as-praise... this one's for you.We also get into how being an influencer has changed over the years — especially post-pandemic, post-algorithmic collapse, and mid-spiritual awakening. I share my unfiltered thoughts on how the space has evolved, what I’ve outgrown, what I still love, and where I see it all heading next. Spoiler: it has a lot to do with authenticity, nervous system safety, and energetic boundaries.Plus, we go there — polyamory (the Aubrey Marcus pod, yep we’re going there), plant medicine journeys, online judgment culture, and what happens when people think they know everything about you from what you choose to share. This episode is very stream of consciousness and fun. If you're into behind-the-scenes storytelling with a little philosophical depth, press play and let's unpack it all. MY BRAND NEW MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/the-balanced-blonde My Substack: https://thebalancedblonde.substack.com. SUBSCRIBE, I am so excited!! AND, The Quantum Method is thriving and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to join us! Ahhhh!!! You can head to https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ to to become a member! Use code PODCASTBESTIE (avail for a limited time) to get 10% off! MONTHLY membership ($14.14/month): https://meditation.thebalancedblonde.com/offers/XMLKhoM2/checkout YEARLY membership ($12/month): https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ We hope you love this episode and cannot wait to hear your feedback! As always, enter to win this week’s big wellness giveaway by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, subscribing, and sending a screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com! Bonus points: post a screenshot to your IG stories of you listening to this episode! Resources: • MY BLOG• TBB YouTube• Store: thebalancedblonde.com/shop• Instagram: @thebalancedblonde Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Take control of your cellular health today. Go to qualialife.com/balanced and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger. Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCED. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    51 mins
  • 428. The Truth About Detox, How Much Protein You Really Need & Holistic Healing to Live Your Best Life with Health Coach Meghan Swidler

    428. The Truth About Detox, How Much Protein You Really Need & Holistic Healing to Live Your Best Life with Health Coach Meghan Swidler
    May 21 2025
    As a Canadian native and Cornell University graduate working for a venture-backed hyper growth tech startup in both San Francisco and New York City, everything seemed great on paper. Yet, beneath the surface, Meghan found herself feeling disconnected, lethargic, lonely, anxious, low energy, and out of alignment with herself. The fast-paced corporate life left her seeking a deeper sense of purpose and meaning.After graduating from college in 2013, her journey towards true healing began after a series of life-changing encounters with a naturopath. Determined to reclaim her health, she immersed herself in holistic practices and transformed her body and mind through food/eating, cleansing, movement, mental/emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Every free moment she had was spent studying and practicing holistic health and healing, guided by master teachers, books, events, podcasts, and really anything that she could get my hands on. This still holds true today.Today we are diving deep into Meghan’s methods, her approach to health and wellbeing, her beliefs on detox, her thoughts (and Jordan’s!) on protein consumption and diet for women, and so much more. Cannot wait for you guys to tune into this special episode and to hear what you think!MY MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/the-balanced-blondeMy Substack: https://thebalancedblonde.substack.com. SUBSCRIBE, I am so excited!! AND, The Quantum Method is thriving and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to join us! Ahhhh!!! You can head to https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ to to become a member! Use code PODCASTBESTIE (avail for a limited time) to get 10% off!MONTHLY membership ($14.14/month): https://meditation.thebalancedblonde.com/offers/XMLKhoM2/checkoutYEARLY membership ($12/month): https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/We hope you love this episode and cannot wait to hear your feedback! As always, enter to win this week’s big wellness giveaway by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, subscribing, and sending a screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com! Bonus points: post a screenshot to your IG stories of you listening to this episode! Resources: MY BLOGTBB YouTubeStore: thebalancedblonde.com/shopInstagram: @thebalancedblonde Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to https://kachava.com and use code BALANCED for 15% off on their subscription for a limited time. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr
  • 427. SOLO: The One Shift That Changed Everything for Me: The Spiritual Art of Not Giving a F*ck

    427. SOLO: The One Shift That Changed Everything for Me: The Spiritual Art of Not Giving a F*ck
    May 14 2025
    There comes a moment in every healing journey where you realize: you can’t keep betraying yourself just to be liked. That’s what I was doing for YEARS. In this episode, I’m diving deep into the one shift that changed absolutely everything for me — boundaries, baby. The spiritual art of not giving a f*ck. From letting go of toxic friendships to choosing peace over saying yes to all of the people/friendships/things that no longer served me, I share what it really looks like to stop abandoning yourself and start living in full energetic integrity. As a born & raised people pleaser, this shift has been HUGE.I share personal stories throughout & we talk about the nervous system science behind people-pleasing, the spiritual truth about self-respect, and the raw, unfiltered moments that got me here. If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying no, terrified to disappoint someone, or addicted to being the “nice one,” this episode is your permission slip to rewrite the rules. You came here to be free, not palatable — and your soul knows it.MY MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/the-balanced-blondeMy Substack: https://thebalancedblonde.substack.com. SUBSCRIBE, I am so excited!! AND, The Quantum Method is thriving and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to join us! Ahhhh!!! You can head to https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/ to to become a member! Use code PODCASTBESTIE (avail for a limited time) to get 10% off!MONTHLY membership ($14.14/month): https://meditation.thebalancedblonde.com/offers/XMLKhoM2/checkoutYEARLY membership ($12/month): https://thebalancedblonde.com/meditation-membership/We hope you love this episode and cannot wait to hear your feedback! As always, enter to win this week’s big wellness giveaway by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, subscribing, and sending a screenshot to jordan@thebalancedblonde.com! Bonus points: post a screenshot to your IG stories of you listening to this episode! Resources: MY BLOGTBB YouTubeStore: thebalancedblonde.com/shopInstagram: @thebalancedblonde Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCED.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    49 mins