Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
Tangible tips, actionable steps, and expert insights for health, wellness, mindset and self-improvement for high-achieving women, including entrepreneurs and business owners! Host Hope Pedraza, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Reiki Practitioner, Human Design Guide, and multi-certified fitness expert, brings you weekly episodes to transform your mind, body, and soul and help you navigate the life of a high-achieving woman who wants her physical energy to match with her business success and ability to share her mission with the world and achieve the impossible.
Explore topics like:
•Nutrition and functional medicine for holistic health
•Energy healing, Reiki, and Human Design for alignment
•Mindset, trauma healing, and spiritual growth
•Wellness strategies for living with purpose and clarity
Join Hope and inspiring guests—top wellness experts, self-development leaders, and trailblazing entrepreneurs—for transformative conversations designed to help you live your best life with hope and purpose.
Learn more about hope at hopefulandwholesome.com and follow her on Instagram @thehopepedraza to learn more!
Episodes
287 episodes
This One Energy Center Controls Your Emotions, Digestion & Detox: Solar Plexus Healing Explained
What if your emotions were the key to your digestion, detox, and daily energy?In this episode, I'm diving deep into the Solar Plexus Center—your emotional and digestive command center—through the lens of Human Design, mineral balancing, ...
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Episode 288
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39:18
Reverse Biological Aging Using a Plant Forward Diet with Melanie Richter and Rene Fitton
Melanie Murphy Richter, MS, RDN is a dynamic Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the 2023 “Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year" by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As Director of Communications and Medical Science Educator at L-Nutr...
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Episode 287
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49:57
Performance Herbalism: Shaping an Active Fulfilled Lifestyle with Logan Christopher
A modern-day strongman—he can juggle flaming kettlebells and pull firetrucks by his hair—Logan is pushing the potential of human endurance and optimal health naturally, and helping others do the same.In 2012, he co-founded Lost Empire He...
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Episode 286
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30:54
The Quantum Body: How your energy affects your reality
Did you know that your thoughts, emotions, and energy frequency play a crucial role in shaping your reality? In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between quantum physics and the energy you emit, breaking down the science behin...
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Episode 285
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26:43
The psychology of chakras: Decode your energy blueprint for purpose, growth and resilience with Dr. Shai Tubali
Dr. Shai Tubali is an internationally renowned author, speaker, and philosopher with over 21 books published in 13 languages, including the bestselling The Seven Chakra Personality Types. He holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Leed...
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Episode 284
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37:01
The Sacral Center: Energy Burnout and How Shame is Connected to your Hormones
In this potent episode of Hopeful and Wholesome, we’re diving deep into the Sacral Center—your powerhouse of creativity, pleasure, and life force energy. I’m unpacking how burnout, shame, and overwork can deplete your sacral energy and throw yo...
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Episode 283
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54:35
Embracing Healthy Sexuality and Dropping Out of Purity Culture with Erica Smith
Erica Smith is an award winning sexuality educator and consultant with over 20 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has provided comprehensive sex education and advocacy to young women and LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia’s juvenile just...
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Episode 282
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31:20
Improving Your Health and Life Span with Glutathione with Dr. Nayan Patel
Dr. Nayan Patel is a sought after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom develop medication for their clients and design a patient specific drug and nutrition re...
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Episode 281
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40:08
Unraveling Worth Part 5: The New Paradigm of Success: Leading from Energy Instead of Hustle
We’ve been taught that success = effort. That to get ahead, you have to work harder, push more, and constantly do.But what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode, we’re rewriting the rules ...
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Episode 280
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38:54
Unraveling Worth Part 4: The Missing Link to Feeling Safe in Your Body
No matter what you do—biohacking, nervous system work, stress management—you still feel like your body is on edge, anxious, or constantly exhausted.Here’s why: Your body doesn’t just need more rest—it needs to feel safe.
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Episode 279
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37:25
Unraveling Worth Part 3: Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Overgiving & Start Receiving
You’re the one everyone turns to. The strong one. The problem solver. The giver.But when it comes to receiving—whether it’s support, success, or even rest—why does it feel so uncomfortable?In this episode, we’re breaking...
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Episode 278
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40:13
Unraveling Worth Part 2: The Hidden Link Between Self-Worth & Chronic Symptoms
You’ve tried the supplements. The protocols. The stress hacks.So why does your body STILL feel depleted, inflamed, and out of balance?In this episode, we’re exposing the connection between self-worth, the nervous system, and ch...
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Episode 277
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23:00
Unraveling Worth Part 1: The Hidden Cost of Proving Your Worth
What if your exhaustion isn’t about needing better balance—but about a deeper pattern running the show?In this episode, we’re uncovering the hidden link between self-worth and burnout—and why so many high-achieving women unknowing...
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Episode 276
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32:19
Peptides and Longevity: How Bioregulators Can Activate Your Body's Rejuvenation System with Nathalie Niddam
Nathalie Niddam, holistic nutritionist and longevity educator, is dedicated to helping us all live joyful and vibrant lives well into our 50s, 60s, and beyond. She shares strategies—from health tech, to ancestral health, to peptides and more, o...
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Episode 275
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42:44
What I Wish I Knew About Health 10+ Years Ago
In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on the biggest misconceptions and mistakes I’ve made about health and wellness and share the powerful lessons I’ve learned along the way. Growing up in diet culture shaped my beliefs around...
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Episode 274
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40:28
Unlocking the Root Center: How Stress and Mineral Imbalances Impact Your Energy
Do you feel like you’re constantly under pressure—rushing through tasks, struggling to relax, or running on empty no matter how much rest you get? Your Root Center, the energetic hub of stress and motivation in Human Design, could b...
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Episode 273
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30:57
The Science Behind Energy Flow, Blockages & Healing
Ever feel completely drained, like your body is fighting against you? Or maybe you’ve had days of unstoppable productivity followed by total burnout? In this episode of Hopeful and Wholesome, we’re diving into t...
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Episode 272
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29:49
The Science of Grounding: The simple practice to reduce stress, balance hormones and improve sleep
In this episode of Hopeful and Wholesome, I’m sharing how a simple practice—grounding—transformed my stress levels, improved my sleep, and even helped my husband sleep better! Grounding, or reconnecting with ...
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Episode 271
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15:12
Chronobiology: Aligning your lifestyle with your body's natural rhythms
Do you ever feel like your energy crashes at the worst times, no matter how much coffee you drink? Or like your body is working against your schedule rather than with it? You’re not alone—your body follows natural rhythms, and...
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Episode 270
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25:33
Restoring Gut Health to Prevent Disease with Martha Carlin
Martha is a pioneering force in microbiome research, on a deeply personal mission to revolutionize how we approach health, gut science, and chronic diseases.After her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2002, Martha taught herself ...
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Episode 269
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34:49
The Ultimate Guides to Binders: Detox Smarter not Harder
Are binders the missing piece in your health and detox routine? In this episode of Hopeful and Wholesome, we’re diving deep into the world of binders: what they are, how they work, and why they’re essential for detoxing toxins, heavy m...
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Episode 268
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38:59
Why Kegels Aren't Enough: Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfucntion and Empowered Recovery with Chloe Puff
Chloe is a mom of two, and a certified GGS Certified Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness specialist, PCES Pregnancy & Postpartum corrective exercise specialist, GGS womens's fitness specialist, and ACE certified personal trainer with over a ...
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Episode 267
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38:57
Growing in Love: Building Deeper Relationships Through Better Communication and Connection with Alex & Hannes Nickls
Alex & Hannes are relationship coaches, working with couples and individuals to improve their communication, understand each other better, deepen their connection to not only have fallen in love but grow in love! Alex has her master’s in co...
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Episode 266
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47:58
How Oral Health and Airway Issues Impact Whole-Body Wellness with Dr. Hilary Fritsch
In this episode, we dive into the powerful connection between oral health, airway health, and overall wellness with Dr. Hilary Fritsch, a leading airway and biological dentist. As the founder of Western Sleep Solutions and Saddle Peak Dental, D...
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Episode 265
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35:18
Creating a Life You Love: Aligning Your Values and Actions for 2025- Aligned and Refined in 2025- Pt 9
Ready to create a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and joyful in 2025? In this episode of Hopeful and Wholesome, we’ll dive into the powerful process of aligning your core values with your daily actions to create a life you love.
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Episode 264
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