Podcast
The Wellness Wake-Up
Hosted by Carolyn Brown & Marissa Meshulam · EN
We get it, wellness seems confusing, contradictory, and expensive. But not anymore! Hosts Carolyn Brown and Marissa Meshulam are registered dietitian nutritionists who have counseled thousands of clients towards their healthiest selves and are now opening up the conversation to empower and inspire you! If you’re starting each week with a new fad diet or are just looking to level up your nutrition knowledge, The Wellness Wake Up is your official wake up call. Join Carolyn & Marissa every Monday morning!
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Health or Hype: Supplement Edition
Jul 2800:32:48Tap to summarizeFrom probiotics to creatine, berberine to magnesium, we’re breaking down 10 of the most popular supplements and telling you what works, what’s a waste, and what might just be the bridge between where you are and how you want to feel.In this episode:Probiotics (not all strains are created equal)GLP-1 targeted blends (for the GLP-curious)Berberine vs. blood sugarMagnesium types decodedCollagen, creatine, and lots more.Tune in and find out what’s worth it and what’s just hype.
Transcribe →Tired and Wired? What To Do About It
May 14, 202500:32:28Tap to summarizeEver feel like you're constantly tired — even when you're doing everything “right”? In this episode, we’re breaking down 7 reasons your energy might be tanking, from hydration issues and undiagnosed nutrient deficiencies to blood sugar crashes, sleep sabotage, and caffeine dependency. If you’re relying on coffee to survive the day or hitting a 3pm wall daily, this one’s for you. Tune in to learn what your fatigue is really trying to tell you — and how to feel more energized, nourished, and balanced starting now.
Transcribe →OMG Ozempic: 2 Years Later
Feb 17, 202500:34:55Tap to summarizeAlmost two years ago we recorded an episode on GLP-1s when they were first hitting the mainstream weight loss scene. Today we’re revisiting that conversation with updated experiences, opinions and research on GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Learn from our first-hand client stories and where we have some differences of opinion, too. As always, please always work with a doctor or practitioner to come up with the best personalized plan for you.
Transcribe →2025 Mythbusting: Creatine, Colostrum + More
Feb 11, 202500:38:51Tap to summarizeYou asked, we answered! In todays episode we’re doing a listener Q&A, including cholesterol, creatine, colostrum, and so much more. Listen in for how to de-puff when you wake up, supplement brands, and how to help your parents get healthier.
Transcribe →Breaking Up With Black & White Thinking
Jan 20, 202500:38:28Tap to summarizeDo you feel great about your diet during the weekdays, but feel like everything goes out the window on the weekends? Do you feel like you can’t keep X food in your house without eating all of it? We’ve been there, we get it. Today we are breaking down black and white thinking and teaching you how to live in the grey area with food so you can learn to actually ENJOY what you are having and FEEL GOOD all the time.
Transcribe →S3E10: 10 Easy Wellness Upgrades
Jul 3, 202300:23:38Tap to summarizeWe are ending this season sharing 10 things you can add to your routine to feel a *little* healthier. We are big fans of slow change to boost your wellness inertia, and this episode is packed with our favorite ideas to get started.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com
Transcribe →S3E9: Food & Mood
Jun 26, 202300:34:12Tap to summarizeToday’s episode is a deep dive into the world of nutritional psychiatry. We talk through the brain-gut connection and explain how food can play a role in your mood. We share our favorite “good mood foods” and some actionable ways you can incorporate them into your day.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com
Transcribe →S3E8: The truth about snacking
Jun 19, 202300:25:20Tap to summarizeTo snack or not to snack? In this episode, we cover when, how, and why snacking can be helpful and also look at when it is not so great. We share our favorite real food snacks and some on-the-go options and brands. Happy snacking!Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com
Transcribe →S3E7: Why am I always hungry?
Jun 12, 202300:24:37Tap to summarizeEver wondered why you feel hungry all the time? This week we are ruining through 10 questions you should ask yourself if you are constantly hungry. From checking in on your protein content, looking at your stress levels to even subconsciously restricting, we are covering it all today.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com
Transcribe →S3E6: Should I eat meat?
Jun 5, 202300:27:41Tap to summarizeToday we are answering a question we hear all too often - should I eat meat? We go through why veganism is not always better, the health benefits of good quality meat and how to consider the environment if you are going to consume animal products.Find more of us:Carolyn Brown || IG: @carolynbrownie || Website: indigowellnessgroup.comMarissa Meshulam || IG: @mpmnutrition || Website: MPMNutrition.com
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