What is Rich Girl Sober? Well, it’s something I made up, but hear me out….

There’s no better time to be a woman. We are paving the way toward massive female-led enterprises, new inventions, a seat at the billionaire’s table…. the list goes on. And here's where things get interesting.

We are at an intersection in our history where we're witnessing a steady decline in alcohol consumption in younger generations and men of all ages, while at the same time, the fastest rising segment of habitual alcohol consumption lies in :

• Women
• Age 35-44
• High education level
• High individual net worth

So, if I'm getting this straight:

We've worked hard and earned our place in society, and now as a result, we've decided to blindly reward ourselves with a chemical disguised as "status" and "luxury," modeled by past generations of male-dominated success. The key difference here though, is that alcohol has a unique and significantly detrimental effect on a woman's body.

It is scientifically proven that:

• ~6 drinks/week increases our all-cause mortality rate by 10x
• Compared to those who don’t drink, women who have 1 drink/day bump up their risk for breast cancer anywhere from 9-12%

And so, this begs the question(s):

At what point are we willing to decide it's worth our time to pause, lean into our business mindset and start evaluating things like objective data or better yet, risk vs. reward when it comes to alcohol consumption? Aren't we doing this for every other area of life?

Did we really come this far.... to come this far?

It’s time for us to join together and start prepping for a new class of “generational wealth”-- one that comes in the form of friendly women, shared knowledge, healthy habits and….. as a result of the extra free time and gray matter, many dollars generated from our future billion-dollar enterprises.

Welcome. This is Rich Girl Sober.

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Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C, is a licensed psychotherapist and Alcohol Free Life coach. She is the founder of Jane Ballard Wellness, a private practice offering in-person counseling services in Dallas, TX and virtual individual and group coaching to women in the United States and beyond.

Download the SMV-exclusive 30 Day Guide to Rich Girl Sobriety, courtesy of Jane Ballard Wellness.

Connect with Jane at @janewballard and find more detail on how to live your most empowered, sober curious life at janewballard.com.

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Written and produced by Katie Thompson.

Video co-production by Atelier Nihel.

Podcast theme song and musical parodies composed and produced by Katie Thompson.

Where my V’s at? From the front to back? You still with me?

It’s time for Part 2 as we walk the steps toward changing our diet…… in order to change our mind.

We’re back with Dr. Lauryn, rounding out our two-part series dedicated to gut health, rediscovering the brain / body connection and leaning into better micro-decision-making that will ultimately lead to a longer, stronger, healthier life.

Last episode, Dr. Lauryn shared her story, highlighting the correlation between your relationship with yourself and your perception of the world. Dr Lauryn’s story is a very raw and beautiful story about our experiences in life, and through the goodness of humanity and the sheer will of the human spirit (plus concentrated, consistent effort) you can regain control and step into a far more powerful future.

In this episode, Dr. Lauryn is taking us straight into action, where we’re doing less talking (ish) and getting more clear on methods that are effective in resetting our brain and gut, and putting ourselves in the life of Dr. Lauryn’s protocol. The 3-step formula is simple in conversation, but in execution, it's multi-layered and purposely progressive so that you are able to integrate a new way of thinking and thriving that will sustain you for the entirety of your lifespan.

Get to know Lauryn's recommended system-- one that allows your body to reward itself, reset the stress cycle, and to give thanks to the world you are creating around you through helpful thoughts, positive environmental responses and a nutrient-dense lifestyle supporting you and the world around you to win everyday.

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Follow Dr. Lauryn Lax ⁠@drlauryn⁠ and connect with her at ⁠DrLauryn.com⁠ to take steps toward healing your mind and body through a custom, multi-step formula, surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals supporting one another in their own individual health journeys.

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Today, we demonstrate further that we have no chill and many questions.

Specifically about gut health, the brain, and how these 2 things come together to determine the way we perceive the world and how we function inside of it.

Welcome to Part 1 of our Gut Health Series, led by beloved functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Lauryn Lax.

A Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medical Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Lauryn survived a near-death experience after a years long disconnect between brain and gut, ultimately controlling her perception of self, her environment and how she fed the mechanism that drove her experience with the world around her.

Her story, featured on Good Morning America and CBS Evening News, involves a YMCA parking lot, a handful of strangers and divine timing that led her to a hospital minutes before her heart stopped.

This transformational event led her to dedicate her life to educating others on gut health, rediscovering the brain / body connection and developing a formula for better micro-decision-making and lifestyle changes to ensure a longer, stronger, healthier lifespan.

Join us for Part 1 of our series, where we hear her story, learn more about the brain-gut connection and take away meaningful reasoning behind why this matters now and well into our future.

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Follow Dr. Lauryn Lax @drlauryn and connect with her at DrLauryn.com to take steps toward healing your mind and body through a custom, multi-step formula, surrounded by a community of like-minded individuals supporting one another in their own individual health journeys.

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Resources and supportive material:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/

https://anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline/

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/06/24/nx-s1-5018044/gut-microbiome-microbes-mental-health-stress

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I Shaved My Vag For This is hosted by Spotify.

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Podcast theme song composed and produced by Katie Thompson.

Pencils out, it's time to learn how to sleep your way to the top.... of your health game.

Join us for our season premiere conversation with double board-certified physician and lifestyle medicine practioner, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, as she walks us through the neuroscientific principles of sleep, debunks common sleep myths, and covers surprising sleep nuances that exist between genders and generations.

Most importantly, you'll discover key steps and best practices to adopt now to establish a healthy, consistent sleep routine to maximize your potential and lead you to the top of your health game.

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Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs @brookiestubbsmd and her practice, Rooted Femme, a whole body, whole person healthcare experience providing Primary Care Medicine, Nutritional and Lifestyle Counseling, with a focus on building healthy, sustainable habits to lessen your risk of chronic disease and add quality years to your life.

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Welcome back to SMV University: Where all students are welcome, but those with vaginas thrive.

Join writer, producer & host, Katie Thompson, as we return for more of your favorite educational crazy and traverse the foreign lands of women's health, motherhood, identity and so much more.

Back and better than ever, starting Thurs, 8/22.

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I Shaved My Vag For This is written and produced by Katie Thompson.

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Is it you or my IUD that's the problem?

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation, where we dive into key symptoms and problematic, persistent issues that can stem from the placement (and/or removal) of an IUD.

We'll discuss details behind the "IUD Crash," what hormonal disruption might look like for both Copper and hormone-containing IUDs, and key warning signs to watch out for ~6-8 weeks (and beyond) following your appointment.

We'll also share what to advocate for with your physician to ensure the proper level of support when determining which contraceptive works best for you.

We're closing out this chapter and headed toward a brand new season THIS AUGUST. Give us a follow, subscribe, tell your friends-- You don't want to miss!

Until, then....

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Connect with Dr. Roxanne Pero @drroxannepero and learn more about her integrative, lifestyle, and functional medicine practice at Alive & Well, located in Dallas, Texas.

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The time has arrived.

It's time for Season 2, and we're here to deliver more real and relevant topics than ever before.
This time, it's about your mom and the prevalent disease she's likely carried with her after a routine annual. The HPV. It's the papsmear surprise you never asked for and one of the top viruses led with misinformation and miscounseling by providers. Good news, you're not alone.

• 42-50% of the adult population (roughly HALF of all adults) at some point in their lifetime will have an HPV infection.
• 75% of all sexually active women will have HPV in their lifetime.
• Only 1 podcast is covering the real data behind this prevalent disease and providing clear, actionable ways to regain control over your health

Tune in to discover why HPV is not just a young person's disease, the importance of education and action to prevent progression to cervical (or head and neck) cancer, and how small changes to your diet and lifestyle can create dramatic results, allowing you to clear your diagnosis naturally and restore health to body and mind.

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Connect with Dr. Roxanne Pero ⁠⁠@drroxannepero⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠learn more⁠⁠ about her integrative, lifestyle, and functional medicine practice at ⁠⁠Alive & Well⁠⁠, located in Dallas, Texas.

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I Shaved My Vag For This is hosted by Spotify.

Written and produced by Katie Thompson.

Audio and post-production by Kellen Voss.

Podcast theme song composed and produced by Katie Thompson.