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Our Families Ourselves

Ann-Sophie Morrissette & Maria Pasquarelli

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Each week, "elder" millennial moms Ann-Sophie and Maria meet people who challenge the traditional notion of family-forming and parenting. We explore the joy, the pain, and - let’s face it - dysfunction of creating a family. Adoption, IVF, surrogacy, child-free by choice, and more … these are our families, told through our voices.
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In the modern era, our nutrition systems are in crisis. Foods that once had high levels of minerals and vitamins have seen their levels plummet as a result of the compromised health of our soil and ecosystems. With these changes, our waistlines have expanded, as food is less nutrient-dense and therefore less filling. Entire communities are undernourished and overweight. This is a direct result of the figurative and literal food deserts we live in today. It's time for a new era, one that puts ...
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Tia Lucy - Lucy Durant Valenzuela, of the Lucy’s Fashion Jewelry fame sharing her stories of the early days of El Pachuco Zoot Suits. Not to be left out, Tia Gloria joins us as well with her infectious laughter. And we had a guest drop in who was shopping in the showroom: Romulo Chavez joins us to share stories of his father’s fight with other Pach…
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Episode 8 is a customer drop in episode. We invite customers who happen to be perusing the El Pachuco showroom to join us on the podcast to share their stories. From a family of young Pachucos who wear zoot suits as their daily attire to a relative of Jose Diaz, whose death in Sleepy Lagoon precipitated the Zoot Suit Riots. In order: Eric and Cecil…
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Episode 7 features Oscar Ruelas and his good friend Eddie Soler to share more stories of the early days of the car clubs. From the Dukes CC to the Old Memories CC. And then shares how they managed to fix up cars without almost no money. Louie Carranza, President of the Brown Pride CC also stopped in to join the conversation. El Pachuco Chronicles i…
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How can the choices on your plate help fight climate chaos? In this episode, host Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Mark J. Easter, an ecologist and greenhouse gas accountant, to explore the impact of our food systems on climate change. Mark shares insights from his new book, The Blue Plate: A Food Lover's Guide to Climate Chaos, diving into how rege…
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An old friend, Larry stopped into the showroom and share some time on the podcast. He was part of the initial dance and model zoot suit troup from the early days and shares some of his stories with us. Pachuca Maria and Adrian Rodriguez, on their weekly visit, share their stories of how they got involved with zoot suits and modelling. Phyllis Estre…
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Jose Barrios is visiting from Chicago. Ray and Jose go way back to the early 1990s and we're happy to have him as a guest on the podcast. Also appearing on this episode: Phyllis, Vanessa, Oscar, Ramon Chingon and Michelle, a recent UC Irvine graduate, who had no idea she was going to be on the podcast as she was shopping for a new pair of pants. El…
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Are your daily habits unknowingly sabotaging thyroid health? In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi interviews Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach Risa Groux, CN, who shares her personal journey of overcoming Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. Risa uncovers how toxins, stress, and diet impact thyroid function and offers practical solutio…
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Oscar Ruelas and Ramon return to share more car stories with El Pachuco Chronicles. And we have a few drop in guests as well. El Pachuco Chronicles is weekly podcast hosted by Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel. We are just getting started. If there are any topics and stories you would like us to explore shoot us a message via email or social media and we'l…
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Episode Description: In this episode of Confessions of a Male Gynecologist, Dr. Shawn Tassone welcomes Dr. Isaac Berzin, a renowned scientist, co-founder, and Chief Technology Officer of VAXA Technologies. Dr. Berzin shares his journey from working with NASA to becoming a leader in sustainability and biotechnology, particularly in the field of micr…
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This week we invited customers at the El Pachuco showroom to grab a seat and share their stories with us - what brought them into the store, was Zoot Suits mean to them. And on this day we had customers the Bay Area, Arizona, and Texas. We appreciate their willingness to come and share and hope you enjoy what they have to say as much as we did. In …
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Car culture and the car club scene has always played a major role in El Pachuco. Guests Oscar Ruelas, Ramon, and J. R Estrella share their stories of the car culture and famed car clubs such as the Dukes going back to the 1970s. Once again, Ray Estrella and Jim Ruel host this episode of the El Pachuco Chronicles podcast. This episode was recorded i…
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ENJOY TODAY'S BONUS EPISODE! Shared with permission from the Holistic Health Habits Podcast, join us for an enlightening episode with host Serani Fernando dives into the world of holistic health with Corinna Bellizzi from ÖRLÖ Nutrition. Corinna, the head of sales and marketing, shares the innovative approaches ÖRLÖ Nutrition is taking to revolutio…
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Are you tired of feeling sluggish, unmotivated, and less than your best? You're not alone. In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Dr. Jerry Bailey of Lakeside Holistic Health to tackle the often-overlooked issue of men's health. Discover the root causes behind common male health challenges like low energy, weight gain, and decreased sex d…
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Curious about the secrets to aging gracefully? Tune into this episode, where Corinna Bellizzi welcomes the renowned Dr. Michael Greger, author of the new bestseller How Not to Age. Dr. Greger's approach combines cutting-edge science with practical tips, making complex nutrition easy to understand and even fun to learn. In our conversation, we dive …
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Send us a text We're baaaack! It's been a few months ... Maria had a baby, summer is summer'ing, and Ann-Sophie's Tuff Shed now doubles as a sauna. Join us we recap some of our fave moments and surprising turns from Season One. And we're giving you a sneak peek of what's in store for Season Two. THANK YOU to everyone who supported us on our foray i…
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Get ready to dive deep into the intersection of nutrition, accessibility, and environmentalism with this inspiring episode. Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Dr. Maria Jose Hummel, a nutritionist, health educator, and author. Dr. Hummel shares her journey and insights into helping people transition to a whole-foods, plant-based diet. Discover the profou…
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Curious about how your gut health impacts your overall well-being? In this enlightening episode, we chat with Dr. William Ferro, founder and CEO of Betr Health, about the fascinating world of gut health and personalized nutrition. From his transformative journey inspired by a basketball injury to his comprehensive approach to holistic health, Dr. F…
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In a compelling episode of the Innovative Mindset Podcast, host Izolda Trakhtenberg interviews Corinna Bellizzi, a natural products industry executive and omega-3 expert who is not just shaping the future of sustainable nutrition but also actively changing how businesses think about their impact on the environment. This post summarizes their enligh…
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Can algae be interesting? (Hint: Yes. Yes, it can.) Can it save the world? (Hint #2: Also yes.) Give this a listen. It matters. Nutrition Without Compromise – Special Tribute Episode Nutrition Without Compromise Host / Ignorance Was Bliss Guest: Corinna Bellizzi Ignorance Was Bliss Host: Kate Wallinga (Archival Audio), republished with the permissi…
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Send us a text There’s no better guest to wrap our first season than Shay Wafer, arts & culture powerhouse and grandmother who chose to become a single parent in the 80s. She also managed the theater where Maria and Ann-Sophie met when they were just babies themselves. We couldn’t be happier to have our forever “boss mom” on to share her wisdom! Tu…
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Take your family from SAD (Standard American Diet) to HAPPY (Healthy, and Plant-Powered, Yay!). Unlock the door to vibrant health and environmental stewardship with Rachael Brown, author of For Forks Sake: A Quick Guide to Healing Yourself and the Planet Through a Plant-Based Diet. Join us as Rachael shares her transformative journey from a high-ch…
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Send us a text There’s no one like your auntie, your tía, who slips you sweets, remembers your baby chub days, and keeps all your secrets. And there’s no one like Jess Matos, Mexico City-based creative strategist and comedian, who runs the hilarious and insightful The Tía Chronicles. Join us as we talk all things tía life and beyond! Listen in to h…
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Send us a text It could be a Lifetime movie or a work of fiction, but it’s one of the most incredible stories we’ve heard. Mark Caffee, communications consultant (and Ann-Sophie’s former boss), shares the remarkable journey of meeting his bio mom and bio dad — 50 years after he was adopted. Grab a mug of warm tea and get out your tissues for this e…
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Send us a text What an absolute *treat* this week as we chat with powerhouse Laura Leigh Hughes, LA-based actress and founder of The Unusual Suspects Theater Company, a non-profit serving youth. Laura is candid, funny, and shares her incredible journey of navigating the foster care system to adopt her now 15-year old daughter. And hot off the heels…
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Send us a text It’s our youngest guest yet! Seven month-old Meyer and his dad, LA-based actor Corey, tell us their family’s experience with surrogacy. Maria and Ann-Sophie also get political this week as we rail against the dismantling of reproductive rights in the US. Tune in for our rant, stay for the delightful guest and adorable baby sounds. Li…
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In this episode of "Forever Young" the host, Kelly Cappasola, celebrates the 500th episode with special guest Corinna Bellizzi and featured guest Professor Isaac Berzin. The focus of the episode is on the benefits of algae, specifically in the context of bioavailable nutrition and sustainability. Key highlights from the episode include: Introductio…
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Send us a text We met a man who may just be a walking advocate for vasectomies - yay! But in all seriousness, LA-based fight choreographer, actor, and director Edgar charmed us with his enlightened view on the dreaded “v” word, and how he and his partner have embraced a child-free life. Join us as we chat about: Showing up as an uncle…often with th…
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Send us a text We’ve had *a lot* of sperm talk these past few weeks, so we’re more than ready to explore the other side of the equation — eggs! This week we sit down with four-time (yes, you read that right) egg donor Kristi, who opens up about her experience with candor and humor. Listen in to learn about: Why a woman might choose to donate her eg…
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Deciding to transform your health and life takes a whole lot of courage. It is not an easy task to finally take that first step; but just because it is hard, doesn’t mean it is impossible. This episode’s guest is living proof of that. Morbidly obese at 15, it took a vast amount of emotions and strength for Dai Manuel to muster the courage to finall…
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Send us a text We talk to our dear friends Fei & Lee about their experience starting a family as an interracial, lesbian couple. It’s a long and winding road that takes them from spa-like fertility clinics to wheeling sperm through Target. Listen to learn about: The challenges of starting a family as a LGBTQ+ couple How LGBTQ+ folks can feel less i…
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Send us a text From the freezing depths of Ann-Sophie’s Tuff Shed, we bring you the warmth and delight of Atlanta-based actor Bill Murphey. A chance encounter at a neighborhood Kroger led him down the path to single parenthood, and it’s unlike any story we’ve heard! Join us as we talk: Foster-to-adopt in the US Single parenthood and finding support…
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Your health shouldn’t just be about surviving; it should be thriving! That begins with getting your food habits and choices right. In this episode, we further our discussion about health goal achievement by diving deep into building the correct meal plan for you. We have none other than Chef Mareya Ibrahim-Jones, aka Chef Mareya, ‘The Fit Foodie.’ …
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Send us a text This week, we chat with the delightful Melissa and Kenny about the experience of adopting their daughter. Adoption in the US has evolved in the past few decades, and the Lindseys challenge common misconceptions about adoptive families, birth families, and adoptees. Also, they’re probably some of the sweetest people you’ll ever hear! …
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Send us a text For our very first ep, we sit down with the woman who inspired us to get on the mic: Molly Hawkey - actress, comedian, and host extraordinaire of Spermcast. Molly shares her journey to “solo parenting,” from interviewing comedian friends on why their sperm fits the bill, traveling cross-country pregnant during a global pandemic, to h…
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Losing weight can seem like a very elusive health goal. We try on so many diets only to yo-yo back again. What really can help us lose weight? What can treat obesity? Dr. Courtney Younglove says, “If we’re going to treat obesity, we all have to treat metabolic health.” Dr. Younglove is a physician, board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Obstetrics…
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Lessons You’ll Learn: Listeners are treated to valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the natural products industry, drawing from Corinna’s extensive experience, including her time at Nordic Naturals. The episode sheds light on the decision-making process behind extracting active Omega-3s from microalgae, emphasizing Orlo’s …
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Send us a text Allow us to introduce ourselves! Maria and Ann-Sophie share who they are, why they thought the world needed another podcast, and how you can expect zero tech skills but all the quality content about family-forming.Par Ann-Sophie Morrissette & Maria Pasquarelli - mamas, friends, proud Xennials
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In this monolog episode, Corinna Bellizzi offers insights from prior guest appearances and keys to goal achievement success from her personal experience. You'll hear how she went from hating running with a passion, to becoming a Boston Marathon Finisher. You'll gain insights from a highly specialized neurologist and NFL doctor about how to "die you…
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I’m thrilled to share another podcast and terrestrial radio show that I had the pleasure of co-hosting just over a week ago – and that’s Forever Young Radio Show. In this episode, you get to hear from a guest I’ve featured a few times before on this show – and that’s Dr. William Li – the 2x New York Times bestselling author of Eat To Beat Your Diet…
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If you want to have a healthier brain, you need to feed it with something healthy. This is where polysaccharides and high-quality food come in. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Dr. John E. Lewis to unpack the extraordinary potential of polysaccharides in rejuvenating the brain. Key Takeaways from this Episode: How polysaccharides, an often-overlooked …
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Many of us in our journeys toward better and healthier living have, at some point, been in a very challenging position that made us realize how much we need to change our lives. Be that a health scare or even addiction. This episode’s guest has been through these experiences, emerging from them with a clarity to live and eat healthily not just for …
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Our weight loss journey varies across different phases of our lives. We may be losing weight more easily when we’re younger and harder when we’re adults or vice versa. Accordingly, we subject ourselves to various weight loss methods that are, perhaps, unhealthy. It’s time we take our health back into our hands and lose weight, no matter the age, na…
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Roundup aka herbicide aka the plant killer. While this product is used to control and kill weeds, you may unknowingly be consuming it through your food. Dangerously, it contains glyphosate that can negatively impact your health. Shedding light on the toxicity of food, Corinna Bellizzi interviews @GlyphosateGirl, Kelly Ryerson. Kelly works at the in…
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“We have this three-pound organ on the top of our bodies, our brains, that is a major evolutionary advantage, but it doesn't come with a user's manual…That’s why I’m here.” Dr. David Spiegel, the Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and Co-Founder/Chief Scientific Officer at Reveri, joins Corinna Bellizzi to take …
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Guest: Corinna Bellizzi, MBA is a natural products industry executive and omega-3 expert who successfully creates new nutrition categories, pioneers brands, and develops educational strategies that disrupt markets. Given her concern for the future health of people and planet, Corinna shifted her omega-3 career from a focus on fish to algae in 2016.…
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Your life can only be as super as the type of food you consume. For Kristel de Groot, you can supercharge your life with a plant-based diet infused with natural, rejuvenating superfoods. And no, you don’t even have to count your calories; you just have to count plants! Kristel sits down with host Corinna Bellizzi to share with us the wonderful wisd…
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We all aspire to live long healthy lives. However, aging rarely comes without age-related health complications that make the path toward this goal challenging. This episode’s guest unravels a discovery that can help support the anti-aging process. The Natural Pharmacist, Ross Pelton, Ph.D., joins Corinna Bellizzi to discuss the prescription drug ca…
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It can be so frustrating to be only able to see your doctor for a few moments before getting whisked away. That is why many consult Dr. Google and YouTube University for the questions they weren’t able to ask. The downside to this is finding which information to believe. Fortunately, YouTube’s Optometrist Dr. Joseph Allen has us covered. Dr. Allen …
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There is a reason why we continue to heed the adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In this episode, Dr. Paul Anderson is on the show opposite host Corinna Bellizzi to explore two sides of the health equation: how we can set ourselves up for long-term health and what to do when we confront a health challenge. Dr. Anderson is a re…
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