This week's episode is a special one — a little different, a little more personal. We’re sitting down with my dear friends and co-host, Jess & Russell, the incredible minds and hearts behind Origin Kitchen + Bar. For years, Origin has been more than just a restaurant — it’s been a gathering place, a labor of love, and a community built around connection, creativity, and truly good food. But recently, they made the difficult decision to close this beautiful chapter.

In this conversation, we’ll talk about the journey — the dreams that sparked Origin, the lessons learned through the grind and the grace of running a restaurant, and what it means to let something so meaningful come to an end. It’s about passion, purpose, evolution, and the courage it takes to follow your truth — even when that means closing a door you’ve poured your heart into.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever built something from love, watched it change, and learned to trust the next chapter. Let’s dive into the story behind Origin Kitchen + Bar — and the beautiful people who brought it to life.

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Welcome to our conversation with Brian Richards, the visionary founder and CEO of SaunaSpace. Brian's journey began with a personal quest to overcome health challenges, leading him to discover the profound benefits of near-infrared light therapy. Frustrated by conventional medicine's limitations, he merged ancient healing traditions with modern technology to create SaunaSpace. With a background in chemistry and a passion for innovation, Brian brings scientific rigor and a deep respect for nature to every product. At SaunaSpace, he's crafted tools that harness the transformative power of light and heat therapy, guided by a vision of healthful, fulfilling lives for all. Join us as we explore Brian's insights on wellness, technology, and the healing potential of light and heat.

You can find all of Sauna Space products at the website and use discount code 'jessaldredge' at check out. Sauna Space will be running a Black Friday Sale (15% off from November 1–December 1), our code 'jessaldredge' will stack on top of that, so we hope you take advantage of this discount stack.

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In this week's episode we are joined by Adriana Bucci, a renowned Narcissist Abuse Recovery Coach. After experiencing the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse firsthand, Adriana transformed her pain (both physical and mentally) into purpose, becoming a leading expert in helping others heal and reclaim their lives. With her expertise in narcissistic abuse recovery, Adriana empowers survivors to break free from toxic cycles, rebuild their self-worth, and find inner peace. Tune in as we explore the complexities of narcissistic abuse, the path to recovery, and Adriana's insights on navigating the healing journey. Let's get real about wellness and recovery with Adriana Bucci!

Find Adriana at Let's Get Your Shift Together

Jess and Ash wanted to elaborate some more on core traits of a narcissistic beyond what this episode covers, therefore they are listed below.

• Grandiose sense of self-importance
• Preoccupation with fantasies of power or success
• Belief of being "special" or unique
• Need for excessive admiration
• Sense of entitlement
• Exploitation of others
• Lack of empathy
• Envy
• Arrogant or haughty behavior

Other Common (non-diagnostic but observable) Patterns

• Emotional manipulation
• Fragile self-esteem
• Image obsession
• Control dynamics
• Cycles of idealization and devaluation

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We are thrilled to have Dr. Cathleen King, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of the Primal Trust Academy & Community on the podcast. After navigating her own two-decade-long journey with debilitating illness, Dr. King developed the Primal Trust method, a groundbreaking approach that combines nervous system regulation, brain retraining, and trauma healing practices to address chronic stress and its related health issues. As the creator of this innovative program, Dr. Cat shares her expertise on how to integrate top-down and bottom-up healing techniques to overcome chronic illness and trauma. With her Primal Trust Academy and Community, she's helping countless individuals find calm, balance, and healing. Tune in as we dive into the world of holistic health and wellness with Dr. Cathleen King and explore the transformative power of the Primal Trust method.

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Join her Primal Trust membership here.

You can find her free resources here.

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Lisa Strbac, a renowned homeopath and health coach, shares her journey into holistic health after witnessing the transformative power of homeopathy on her daughter's chronic autoimmune condition. She emphasizes the importance of not suppressing symptoms and the role of homeopathy in treating the individual, not just the disease. Lisa discusses the concept of vital force, the impact of emotional trauma on health, and the differences between acute and chronic illnesses. She highlights the need for professional guidance, especially for chronic conditions, and the potential of homeopathy to revolutionize modern health practices by promoting self-healing and sustainable medicine.

Where to find Lisa Strback:

https://academyintegrativehomeopathy.com/

Lisa's free course "The Little Homeopathy Guide"

Lisa's other courses

Purchase Lisa's book "Homeopathy in Your Hand" on Amazon

Instagram: @lisastrbac

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Ashley and Jess welcome holistic health practitioner Sophia Rocha. Sophia shares her journey into holistic health, sparked by her husband’s mysterious illness and the challenges they faced navigating the medical system. She discusses the emotional and physical impact of her breast implant and explant experience, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and self-acceptance. Sophia delves into her philosophy of nourishment, advocating for self-trust, intuitive eating, and foundational health practices over rigid diets or quick fixes. The conversation also explores her and her husband’s fertility journey, highlighting the emotional toll, the need for better male health screening, and the value of counseling. Sophia introduces the gentle support of flower essences for emotional healing and stresses the importance of reconnecting with one’s body. Throughout, she encourages listeners to cultivate trust, resilience, and curiosity on their healing journeys, offering practical insights for overcoming disconnection and embracing holistic well-being.

You can find more about Sophia Rocha on her website and on instagram @sophiacrystalwellness

Her E-Book Nourishing with Intention

Shop her Flower Essence at CrystalBloom

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In this week's episode Ash & Jess breakdown trends around frequent marijuana and psychedelic use. Is "California Sober" the new answer to partying without consequences or is it just another way of spiritually bypassing your problems? Ashley shares her perspective from living in Costa Rica for the past 5 years, the second leading destination for psychedelic retreats and ceremonies. While there is no doubt you might have heard stories where people have "cured" anything from PTSD to severe addiction with an ayahuasca ceremony; there is also a dark underbelly to this constant quest for enlightenment. Is there really a magic pill in the form of purging your traumas or is it wrecking your mineral status and nervous system? Come along with us as we explore this rising trend and quest for inner peace.

*Ashley references a quote from social media stating "80% of the spiritual community is on full time drugs and confusing it for being awakened..." which was from @mami.onami While Ash and Jess might not agree with every opinion expressed on this page, Ashley did feel this quote was spot on from her experience in some of these communities.

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Timothy Frie is a neuronutritionist, nutritional psychology researcher, public scholar, and educator, who digs into how what we eat impacts how we think, feel, and behave. With a passion for translating complex science into actionable insights for everyday wellness, Timothy is all about empowering people to harness the power of nutrition for better mental and emotional health. In this episode Tim discusses what neuronutritiou is, how your early childhood experiences can impact our food choices as an adult, and the ever growing problem with hyper palatable food being marketed and profited while the population is getting sicker. Join us as we explore the fascinating connections between food, brain function, and psychological well-being with Timothy Frie!

You can find out more about Timothy Frie on his website.

And his course Neuronutrition Certified Practitioner

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