
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
Hope Pedraza
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!
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Growing in Love: Building Deeper Relationships Through Better Communication and Connection with Alex & Hannes Nickls
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
01/13/25 • 47 min
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 counseling and has been in coaching space for over 9 years, working with over 700 clients. Hannes is an engineer by trade and provides a man’s perspective into personal growth and the dynamic of the relationship. They have transformed their relationship into something deeper and more fulfilling than they ever thought possible and are on a mission to share it with as many people as possible.
Highlights from this episode:
- How our past experiences affect our current relationship.
- The importance of taking responsibility for one's emotions.
- How to create a deeper connection with your partner when personal development isn't their “thing”.
- How to navigate triggers, reframing conflicts and how to grow from them.
- How to cultivate a neutral and loving space for all conversations.
- How to take the 5 love love languages further to understand yourself snd your partner better.
The Love Language Upgrade, the step-by-step process every couple needs to upgrade how they give and receive love: https://the-nickls-2024.myflodesk.com/solp7kh717
The Conversation Catalyst, over 50 topics & questions to deepen discussions, get to know each other better (no matter how long you've been together!) and have a laugh: https://the-nickls-2024.myflodesk.com/convocatalyst
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Creating a Life You Love: Aligning Your Values and Actions for 2025- Aligned and Refined in 2025- Pt 9
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
12/29/24 • 20 min
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.
You’ll learn:
•How to identify your core values and passions.
•Simple steps to align your actions with your bigger life vision.
•Tips for long-term fulfillment, joy, and staying connected to your purpose.
Whether you’re aiming to set new goals for the year or simply seeking more fulfillment, this episode offers actionable steps to help you intentionally create a life that reflects who you truly are.
Tune in now to set yourself up for success, happiness, and fulfillment in 2025 and beyond!
And don't miss your chance to get my Holistic Detox: Spring Cleaning for the body, mind and soul HERE for FREE through December 31, 2024 before it goes to a paid program!
This 3-part program is designed to help you reset and rejuvenate on every level:
1. Body: Support your liver and detox pathways with practical strategies, recipes, and mindfulness practices. Calm your nervous system with regulation techniques.
2. Mind: Free your subconscious with a digital detox, mindful activities, and EFT practices to rewire beliefs about worthiness and success.
3. Soul: Release energy patterns holding you back. Tailored hypnosis sessions will guide you to decondition based on your Human Design, focusing on your relationship with worth and action.
Step into this holistic approach to detoxing your entire being and reclaim your energy!
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

How to Embrace Change and Let Go of Resistance in 2025- Aligned and Refined in 2025 Pt 8
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
12/28/24 • 18 min
Start 2025 with confidence and grace by learning how to embrace change and release resistance! In this transformative episode of Hopeful and Wholesome, we’re diving into why change feels hard and how to make it easier.
You’ll discover:
•The neuroscience behind change and why your brain resists it.
•Simple practices to reframe uncertainty and approach change with a positive mindset.
•Tangible tools for navigating major life transitions with clarity and ease.
Whether you’re setting new goals, making a fresh start, or facing unexpected transitions, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you welcome growth and let go of what no longer serves you.
Tune in now to learn how to step into 2025 aligned, empowered, and ready to thrive!
And don't miss your chance to get my Holistic Detox: Spring Cleaning for the body, mind and soul HERE for FREE through December 31, 2024 before it goes to a paid program!
This 3-part program is designed to help you reset and rejuvenate on every level:
1. Body: Support your liver and detox pathways with practical strategies, recipes, and mindfulness practices. Calm your nervous system with regulation techniques.
2. Mind: Free your subconscious with a digital detox, mindful activities, and EFT practices to rewire beliefs about worthiness and success.
3. Soul: Release energy patterns holding you back. Tailored hypnosis sessions will guide you to decondition based on your Human Design, focusing on your relationship with worth and action.
Step into this holistic approach to detoxing your entire being and reclaim your energy!
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

DIY Cupping Therapy: Safe, Effective Practices for Pain and Wellness with Dr. Tom Ingegno
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
11/21/24 • 29 min
Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, LAC, is the best-selling author of The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing. Dr. Tom owns and operates Charm City Integrative Health, a multifaceted clinic NYT bestseller and futurist David Houle called the "Future of Medicine."
His clinic provides a multidimensional approach to reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and regulating the immune system to help people thrive. In addition to nearly a quarter century of clinical experience, Dr. Tom has taught at two universities of East Asian Medicine and served as Chair of the Maryland Board of Acupuncture.
His professional passion is to help patients and like-minded practitioners develop no-nonsense practices to allow people to maximize their health.
Highlights from this episode:
- What cupping therapy is and Dr. Tom's journey with the practice
- Physical, mental, and emotional benefits of cupping therapy
- Using cupping therapy at home to alleviate common issues like muscle pain, headaches, and stress
- Safety tips and guidelines for practicing cupping therapy
Resources:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn
Company LinkedIn
YouTube
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Peptides and Longevity: How Bioregulators Can Activate Your Body's Rejuvenation System with Nathalie Niddam
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
02/24/25 • 42 min
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, on her podcast, Longevity Podcast with Nathalie Niddam. She speaks internationally, sharing her deep expertise on bioregulators—leading edge compounds with the power to awaken the body's innate rejuvenation systems.
Highlights from this Episode:
- What are Bioregulator Peptides
- Are they safe & natural?
- Is there research on them?
- Are they different from other peptides like BPC 157
- How do people use peptides
- What risks are involved in taking peptides
- Do skincare products that claim to have peptides in them work?
- How to safely approach peptide therapy
- Buying trustworthy peptides
Resources:
Sign up for Nathalie's Newsletter
Nathalie's Website
Nathalie's Podcast
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Improving Your Health and Life Span with Glutathione with Dr. Nayan Patel
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
03/18/25 • 40 min
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 regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEOs and physicians themselves. He recently published his first comprehensive book, The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy. After 11 years of clinical research on the master antioxidant, glutathione, Dr. Patel and his team developed a patented technology to deliver Glutathione topically, changing the game on how best to absorb GSH systemically. From this technology he additionally developed The Auro GSH Antioxidant Delivery System to create a skincare line to deliver antioxidants more efficiently and effectively than ever before at potent concentrations.
Highlights from this episode:
- What is glutathione and why it’s considered the “master antioxidant?”
- Primary sources of glutathione
- Common symptoms of glutathione deficiency, and how they can impact overall health
- The role glutathione plays in fighting the aging process
- How diet, lifestyle changes, and stress affect glutathione production in the body
- How does glutathione interact with other antioxidants in the body?
- Best supplements for boosting glutathione, and how they should be used
- The latest research findings on glutathione and its health benefits
Resources:
Auro Wellness Website
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
YouTube
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Embracing Healthy Sexuality and Dropping Out of Purity Culture with Erica Smith
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
03/20/25 • 31 min
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 justice system, worked in abortion care, and supported HIV+ and transgender adolescents and their families. In 2019, she developed the Purity Culture DropoutTM️ Program to help people learn all of the sex education that they missed growing up in purity culture- sex ed that is accurate, queer inclusive, trauma informed, compassionate, and comprehensive. She has since worked with hundreds of people to help them learn about healthy sexuality after high control religion.
Erica lives in Philadelphia with her partner and house full of rescue animals.
Highlights from this episode:
- What is purity culture?
- Purity culture's effect on people + how it affects women differently
- Why sex education is important
- How has lack of sex education affected our sex lives as women
- How shame around sex affects more than just our sex lives
- Healing from purity culture
Resources:
Erica's Website
Follow Erica on Instagram
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Uncovering and de-mystifying imposter syndrome with Sheryl Anjanette
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
06/16/22 • 32 min
Sheryl is an author, international speaker, thought leader, 30-year C-suite executive, Global 100 Media Arts and Communication advisor, certified business strategist, integrative hypnotherapist, Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner, and mindset coach with advanced certifications in strategy and human performance, clinical stress, anxiety & self-regulation and Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience.
As founder and CEO of Anjanette Wellness Academy and AWI Media, she shows individuals and teams globally how to overcome imposter syndrome and banish burnout.
And this is exactly what we talk about in today's show! We uncover what exactly imposter syndrome is (and what it is now), and how to overcome it (much of it is not what you think).
Highlights from the show:
- What is imposter syndrome
- Some myths about imposter syndrome and why they are damaging
- What is looks like in both women and men
- It’s not just for the high performing, and it’s not just for beginners
- Sheryl’s approach to combatting imposters syndrome
- Self-sabotage and what it means
- Ways to uncover your own imposter syndrome tendencies and what to do about them
Resources:
Website: www.sherylanjanette.com Book: www.theimposterlieswithin.com LinkedIn: @sheryl-anjanette https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-anjanetteInstagram: @sherylanjanette https://www.Instagram.com/sherylanjanetteClubhouse: @sherylanjanette
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Awakened By Design Series Ep. 2: Using my profile lines to break the chains of conditioning
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
10/03/23 • 44 min
Welcome to Awakened by design: Unveiling my journey with Human Design and my innate intelligence! In this series, Hope is taking you on a transformative journey through the world of Human design.
Over the corse of 9 episodes, you'll witness the remarkable fusion of science and intuition as Hope explores the profound impact of Human Design on her own path. From tuning into the subtle whispers of her body to fostering a deeper connection with intuition, this series unravels the profound power of body awareness and intuition in shaping a life of fulfillment, affecting her life, business, wellness and relationships.
Hope candidly opens up about her personal health journey, offering insights, triumphs, and vulnerabilities along the way. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and empowered as you embark on this remarkable voyage with Hope to unlock the limitless potential of Human Design in your own life.
In this episode, Hope is diving deep into her profile lines and how this has been one of THE biggest catalysts for de-conditioning so many parts of her. She opens up about how the shadow of superficiality being “noncommittal” shows up many times in her chart and MANY times in her life and how she is untangling all of this.
There is a lot of un-learning involved when you truly understand your Human Design and this episode will give you insight into how to get started with this unlearning with your profile lines.
If you’re committed to deeper spiritual integration into your business, connecting the mind and body for more ease and flow, check out Hope’s new program, The Innately Aligned Entrepreneur, which connects Human design and cycle syncing for the ultimate aligned blueprint for fulfillment and sustainability! Get on the waitlist to learn more when the doors open!
Jump into my FREE Applying your Human Design to your business and wellness masterclass HERE!
Click HERE to download the accompanying guide to take yourself on YOUR own journey through Human Design and your innate intelligence.
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Unraveling Worth Part 5: The New Paradigm of Success: Leading from Energy Instead of Hustle
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs
03/14/25 • 38 min
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 of success—moving from hustle to energy-led leadership—so you can expand your business, impact, and wealth without burning out.
✨ Why nervous system regulation & mineral balance are the foundation of sustainable success.
✨ The hidden cost of overworking—and how it’s blocking your magnetism.
✨ How to shift into a new paradigm where success flows, not forces.
Your next level isn’t about doing more—it’s about being more aligned.
🎧 Listen now!
📩 Exclusive Bonus: Listen for the magic word in this episode to unlock a special bonus inside The Energy Reboot Sessions and DM me the word on Instagram or email me [email protected]!
Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!
And don't miss out on downloading on my secret podcast, The Nourished Entrepreneur Formula to learn how to align your health and business through holistic wellness strategies. We will explore everything from functional labs to Human Design, helping you uncover the root cause of imbalance and build lasting energy and vitality to thrive in your business and life. Download it here!
One more thing! For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a person favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)
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How many episodes does Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs have?
Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs currently has 282 episodes available.
What topics does Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs cover?
The podcast is about Self Development, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Spirituality, Alternative Health, Wellness, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Health.
What is the most popular episode on Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs?
The episode title 'Unlocking the Root Center: How Stress and Mineral Imbalances Impact Your Energy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs?
The average episode length on Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs is 33 minutes.
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The first episode of Hopeful and Wholesome: Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs was released on May 19, 2020.
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