Olivia Amitrano
Welcome to the juiciest conversations in wellness with Olivia Amitrano, founder of Organic Olivia. "What's The Juice" is a podcast as multifaceted as its listeners — a fierce community on a courageous path of self improvement, learning, and healing. Here we share conversations that bridge traditional wisdom and modern science, offering a balance of tangible advice and perspective-shifting philosophies that will optimize your health and change the way you see the world. One week we'll spill the (herbal) tea on functional medicine for hormone imbalance, while the next we'll dive deep into psychedelic assisted therapy, codependency and learning how to say no. Olivia is a clinical herbalist, formulator, entrepreneur, and, most notably, an educator. Each episode is an opportunity to synthesize her education in herbalism, psychology, and a lifetime of health issues into actionable tips on how to not only heal but thrive. Interviews with doctors, therapists, holistic practitioners, astrologers, artists, and storytellers are brimming with raw, human moments and empowering information. Candid and ever curious, Olivia is on a mission to understand the human condition and share what she learns along the way. Above all, her goal is to connect you with the paradigms, practitioners and teachers you can rely on to help get you to the next level. Peeling back the layers isn't always pretty, but the juice is worth the squeeze.
Nov 24
Ep 147. Have you ever wondered if pain, shame, or anger is showing up in your life because it's the key to something deeper? What does it actually mean to be an intuitive healer? And how do we learn to hear what our own pain has been trying to tell us our entire lives? This week, Manuela Welton, an energy healer who has spent nearly two decades helping individuals, companies, and even governments understand themselves on a deeper energetic level, is breaking down loss, fear, and judgment from an energy perspective. From her gifts being discovered as a four-year-old child to experiencing devastating loss that shaped her childhood, she shares how the death of her parents became one of her greatest initiations into her path. If you've ever felt like you just need an energetic clean slate and to validate or move stuck energy that has stayed with you WAY too long, this episode will feel like the hand you have needed to hold. I'm so honored to share such a sacred relationship that I have worked so closely with over the last couple years. Manuela truly has a one-of-kind gift. Thank you all so much for listening. HERE'S THE JUICE: Breaking down what an intuitive energy healer REALLY does, and accessible tools to tap into Manuela shares the first signs she had spiritual gifts and how loss became her doorway into her gift Why Western culture is afraid to feel, and the subtle ways we are actually disconnecting ourselves from what is energetically meant for us Understanding the fear of death, and why grief requires us to feel all the way through, not avoid. The most important piece of this is not to be equally afraid of life. Is fear of letting go just fear of our own capacity for freedom? How to ask the people closest to you: "What do you see in me that others can't?" Understanding that the people we love can often help us find our gifts. Practices to clear your energy and tune into what is truly yours vs. what is noise Connect with Olivia: MY MUSIC IS OFFICIALLY OUT NOW ⭐️❤️🥲 Listen to Another Lover Listen to Love Sounds Follow me on Spotify (O.LIVIA) Watch the full episode: What's The Juice YouTube Channel Olivia's herbal remedies: HERE Shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more at www.organicolivia.com . Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts Connect with Manuela: Follow on Instagram Join the Newsletter Website Listen to Here, Now, Human . Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com
Oct 20
Ep. 146 Is heightened intuition a gift or a trauma response? Why is it stronger for some than others, and what is the science behind why some people have 'psychic' abilities? Laura Day, world-renowned intuitive and bestselling author of Practical Intuition and her new book The Prism, is diving into why our unique childhood experiences & 'wounds' can determine the ways in which our intuition may express as an adult. Laura grew up in a chaotic home affected by suicide, manic depression, and narcissism, effectively raising her siblings alone, and is sharing how her beginning actually became the portal to discovering her intuitive gifts. She breaks down the important difference between intuition and wisdom, and why intuition can be both a superpower and a stumbling block depending on how we develop it. HERE'S THE JUICE - Breaking down how she developed her gift for intuition through trauma, highlighting how many of our childhoods are prone to trauma due to lack of power - Laura shares her early life experiences – coming from three generations of physicians, and how that gave her a data-driven approach to intuition - Why the very things that challenged us most often become our points of greatest strength and tangible steps to identify our challenges and take small steps to create the life we want - The importance of avoiding the trap of constantly trying to "change yourself" and instead approaching the mind as a mechanical system that may only need a small change - The crucial difference between intuition and wisdom - Why intuition is a double-edged sword and when we should and shouldn't listen to it TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Laura speaking on Gift and trauma of intuition 03:09 Laura Day's Story 09:24 The science behind intuition 15:38 The role of trauma in intuition 22:09 The mechanics of change and the importance of small changes 29:32 Understanding intuition and its limits 35:30 Empowered realistic thinking 36:21 Navigating self-perception and growth 40:07 The power of reparenting and healing 51:47 Understanding ergo centers and intuition 01:05:02 Setting goals and embracing change MY MUSIC IS OFFICIALLY OUT NOW ⭐️❤️🥲 Listen to Another Lover Listen to Love Sounds Follow me on Spotify (O.LIVIA) Watch the full episode: What's The Juice YouTube Channel Olivia's herbal remedies: HERE Shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more at www.organicolivia.com . Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts Connect with Laura Day: Follow on Instagram Upcoming Events Website The Prism Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com
Sep 22
Ep. 145 Do you ever wake up with that sense of dread about how much has to get done - that you jump right into work mode? You put yourself on the clock immediately (especially mentally), without stopping to check in with the methods, pace, or unattended needs that might truly support the flow of your day? Do you find yourself not moving enough all day because it feels like there's not enough time to break or eat because you can't justify moving from your computer? Mayssa Chehata, my dear friend and founder of the BEHAVE candy company, is sharing what it actually took for her to move out of a productivity-first based mindset… to creating space, listening to her body, and allowing for the right rest to fuel creativity as a female founder. We talk about the rock bottoms that force us to rebuild, how anger can be an important part of the healing journey, and the shift that happens when you learn to give yourself what you so deeply need to become the next best version of you. HERE'S THE JUICE Breaking down WHY dragging yourself out of bed every day to create will dwindle your creativity down to zero Why do we struggle to embody the feminine so often in a work setting? What does that actually mean? Avoiding conflict is not staying out of conflict, and why that avoidance can take a huge toll on our relationships. What Mayssa calls "Loonybin thinking" and how she was able to restructure her life after taking radical responsibility for a victim mindset. Anger being is a really important piece of our relationships with our parents, and it's healthy to have it but it's equally important to learn not to get stuck in it Discovering the art of how to be alone and give yourself what you have been craving from other people MY MUSIC IS OFFICIALLY OUT NOW ⭐️❤️🥲 Listen to Angel Listen to Another Lover Listen to Love Sounds Follow me on Spotify (O.LIVIA) Follow me on Apple Follow me YouTube Follow me on Amazon Music Watch the full episode: What's The Juice YouTube Channel Olivia's herbal remedies: HERE Shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more at www.organicolivia.com . Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts Connect with Mayssa: Follow on Instagram Follow on Tiktok BEHAVE Candy: Follow on Instagram Follow on Tiktok BEHAVE Website PROM CODE: OLIVIA Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Leave us a voicemail Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com
Aug 25
Ep. 144 Do you ever feel like you're behind in life, or like you're living on someone else's timeline instead of your own? Do you have trouble pinpointing your unique gifts or purpose? Krista and Lindsey, my close friends, hosts of the Almost 30 podcast, and authors are breaking down how to navigate hustle culture while still seeing the value in hustle seasons, holding space for both the masculine and the feminine and why discomfort is a good sign. This episode highlights so many of the themes of this season. Krista and Lindsey both share what they see their gifts as at this time in life and remind us that our greatest gifts often sit right on the other side of embarrassment and fear. Their book Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love For The Next Decade And Beyond is out now! HERE'S THE JUICE Breaking down why hustle seasons are necessary and handling burnout while still creating safety for yourself Why our bodies often are an untapped tool to help move uncomfortable energy out of our system and release emotions A ritual is really just an everyday activity, highlighted with a layer of intention, how rituals can actually be helping us build community Why the "firsts" are ALWAYS uncomfortable – and why that's actually a good sign Krista shares what she has learned about manifestation and why being unattached is often the key to creating the life you want Discovering your gifts and understanding why they often live on the other side of embarrassment and fear MY FIRST THREE SONGS, ARE OUT NOW ⭐️❤️🥲 Listen to Maia's Daughter Listen to Angel Listen to Another Lover Follow me on Spotify (O.LIVIA) Follow me on Apple Follow me YouTube Follow me on Amazon Music Watch the full episode: What's The Juice YouTube Channel Olivia's herbal remedies: HERE Shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more at www.organicolivia.com . Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts Connect with Almost30: Website Instagram Link to the book! Almost30 Podcast Follow Them on Youtube Connect with Krista: Follow her on Instagram Visit her website Work with Krista Connect with Lindsey: Follow her on Instagram Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Leave us a voicemail Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com
Jul 21
Ep.143 Have you ever wondered if it's possible to improve your dog or cat's longevity? If your dog is dealing with allergies, hot spots, gut issues, or mysterious behaviors, Rita is truly a wealth of knowledge on pet care that doesn't come around often. Rita Hogan, a holistic canine herbalist and author of "The Herbal Dog", breaks down everything you need to know about healing your dog with herbs, diet, and even your emotional regulation. Rita walks us through the top 5 herbs for dogs, why our animals are a reflection of our own nervous system dysregulation, how to heal our dogs' allergies, food intolerances, and aid antibiotic recovery with simple herbal remedies that can be easily made at home. She is truly the missing piece of the puzzle in our Western pet care system and generously shares her experience on improving your dog's day-to-day health and capacity for longevity. HERE'S THE JUICE Breaking down Rita's go-to post- antibiotic recovery protocol and the herbal alternatives that can protect your pet. The top 5 herbs every dog should be taking to support longevity. What your vet won't tell you about flea and tick medicine and what to look out for The importance of organ health The key to decoding your pet's behavior is to spot underlying health issues before they escalate Why fixing your dog's microbiome could be the key to longevity and the three simple steps you can take to start supporting their gut health Why your dog could mirror your stress, and the calming ritual that works for you both to support a healthy relationship TimeCodes: 2:54– talking about Metronidazole 3:15— Blackberry leaf as a solution to diarrhea 5:43— Antibiotic recovery protocol from Rita's book to fix microbiome 6:15— Lily chen tip to restore dog microbiome 9:15—Rita explains the importance of the gut being "prepared" so probiotics work 11:11— How to prepare the gut and make sure probiotics work: Three things (collustrum, plantains, yeast) that increase will boost the secretions of IGA 12:50— How did Rita become a canine herbalist 17:20— Issues with Feel and tick meds and hear worm meds 19:52— Knowing based behavioral cues of a dog what organ issues are 27:00— herbs to use for lymphomas 32:00— importance of balancing both you and your dog's nervous system 37;27— what is the limbic system and how is that involved in the immune system 43:00—talking about how bad phones, wifi, and smart homes are for us and for our dogs 49;45—importance of going back to the basics 51;47— top herbs for dogs 1:01:00- creating a healing protocol and digestive enzymes 1:14:00 - Proteins to feed dogs based on hot or cold energy 1:20:00- oral health links to kidneys 1:30:00- how to stabilize the nervous system for dogs 1:34:00- Using german chamomile to calm nervous system 1;40:00- flea and tick medicine MY FIRST SONG, "ANOTHER LOVER" IS OUT NOW ⭐️❤️🥲 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on YouTube Music Listen on Amazon Music Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com . Connect with Rita: Rita Hogan Website The Herbal Dog Book Follow Rita on Instagram Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Leave us a voicemail Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts
Jun 30
Ep.142 Here is my invisible string theory. Fifteen years ago, I used to sit in my childhood bedroom and listen to a group called The Jackie Boyz. Cut to 2024, and the universe truly has its way because I'm now releasing my very first album co-written with Carlos Battey, who is now known as Jackie's Boy. This is an episode that has been a long time in the making. I'm honored to share his story with you today and introduce such a special guest to the What's The Juice community as my music producer and co-writer. We are diving into Carlos's career as an Executive Producer, Songwriter, and Artist as he takes us through his journey, starting in recording studios at the age of 13 to moving to LA to write for artists like Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Flo Rida and how he eventually eventually went on to sell over 40 million records. HERE THE JUICE: The importance of pursuing a gift for music and not allowing perfectionism to stand in the way of progression Carlos breaks down an original song that he wrote, processing a difficult time in his life and how that song was reworked to become one of Justin Bieber's greatest hits. The truth behind what happens in a studio writing session and the break that led Carlos to a career of selling over 40 million records The profound importance of showing up through fear and why pain can be such a driving force in creativity The leadership and direction needed to work with a room of creatives – Carlos breaks down the importance of looking at a song in small pieces in to create the product What collaboration looks like at such a high level and where the magic and beauty of collaboration really comes from MY FIRST SONG, "ANOTHER LOVER" IS OUT NOW ⭐️❤️🥲 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Listen on YouTube Music Listen on Amazon Music Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com . Connect with Carlos: Follow Carlos on Instagram Follow Carlos on YouTube Carlos's Website Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Leave us a voicemail Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts
Jun 2
Ep 141. Do you know your top five values? Or even your top three? Often, we think we are making decisions based on our values, but we may be unknowingly making decisions based on our fears. This week, Dr. Molly Burrets, a highly regarded licensed clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Southern California (USC), is breaking down the psychology behind values-based decision-making. If you're someone who often feels at odds when making decisions, like two parts of your brain are arguing and pulling apart from each other? Dr. Molly expertly explains what is happening on a psychological level and how to break the cycle we often find ourselves in when fear creeps into our decision-making. She breaks down the dynamics of control – why we seek control to gain safety and how this can hinder our ability to attain genuine connection in our relationships. Her insights on the pursuit of safety, with control leading to hypervigilance, were truly one of those moments on the podcast that will stop you in your tracks. Dr. Molly is truly brilliant with unwavering emotional intelligence. She breaks down everything from learning your no's to why high-achieving women often struggle with connection. This episode is for anyone who has ever had to make a difficult decision and wondered or doubted if they made the right choice. HERE'S THE JUICE: The life-changing knowledge that things are going to go wrong, why practicing radical acceptance in place of avoidance could change your life Why do we often take control in an attempt to gain safety? Is it possible to experience joy and control simultaneously? How to quiet your mind to notice what is meant to you in life – the phone is constantly ringing, but we have to learn to pick up. Breaking down why our unhealthy coping mechanisms are often what is preventing us from following the path that is meant for us in life The importance of noticing your own body daily and learning how to listen to what it is telling you Tangible language to use when exercising a "no" with both the relationships we want to keep and relationships we want to let go of Why using safe people to practice our "no's" is the key to setting larger boundaries in life. Connect with Olivia: Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com . Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Leave us a voicemail Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com Connect with Dr. Molly Burrets: Follow Dr. Molly Website North Star Worksheet Episodes Mentioned: My Journey With Cannabis Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts
Mar 24
Ep 140. It's time for our first solo Q&A of the new season! In this special episode, I'm diving deep into some of the most frequently asked questions straight from IG. Last week, I shared a story asking what topics you would want to discuss if we were sitting down at a café. The responses led to a heartfelt conversation about fear, change, and the importance of true friendship. I hope that some of these Qs can serve as food for thought in your life, just as they did in mine. Also, thank you so much to everyone who wrote in — I love hearing from you all and bringing more of your light into the What's The Juice community. Please continue to send us emails and DMs; your input helps us identify how to best serve you and create space for the topics you need support with. You can also send us an actual voice message with your questions through this link below! Send a voice note for our next Q&A: https://www.speakpipe.com/WTJPodcast HERE'S THE JUICE: Moving from a place of fear into alignment might not be about conquering fear and a shift in perspective that can make all the difference How can you make yourself comfortable with one of the most uncomfortable things a human goes through? We are hardwired to avoid change, so how can we learn to face change head-on? Breaking down advice on long-term friendships and why so many relationships fall apart The profound importance of identifying fear and intuition What my most brutal ancestral pattern was to break, and the key to the beginning of my healing journey The secret behind my most valuable tool for building self-discipline and how it reveals the progress you didn't know you were making Connect with Olivia: Watch the full episode on What's The Juice YouTube Channel To support our ad-free show, shop Olivia's line of herbalist-formulated supplements for digestion, anxiety, thyroid support, and more by visiting www.organicolivia.com . Connect with What's The Juice: Follow What's The Juice Leave us a voicemail Email us: Whatsthejuice@organicolivia.com Connect with Olivia: Follow Organic Olivia Olivia's personal IG Organic Olivia on TikTok Read Olivia's blog posts