• KYLAH SMOOK: Understanding the Menstrual Cycle, Going Cold Turkey on HBC, Decoding your Gut Health, and more!
    Mar 18 2026

    Hello and welcome back to Becoming Basic, the podcast that teaches you how to get back to the basics of living simply and holistically. I know it’s been a minute since I posted an episode. I’m kind of unsure about where I want this podcast to go. For now, I think I am gonna just post an episode when the timing feels right. Let me know if there’s anyone specifically you want me to bring on!

    Today we have on, @cyclewithkylah, aka Kylah Smook. Kylah is an expert when it comes to all things regarding gut health and the menstrual cycle, and she truly has her foundations locked in. In this interview, we discuss her experience coming off hormonal birth control, the secret to pain-free periods, understanding your body, and more. I hope you love the episode! Don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review. Let’s get right into it!


    KYLAH'S SOCIALS:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/cyclewithkylah/

    SUBSTACK: https://cyclewithkylah.substack.com/?r=4jfd1p&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist

    PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HUzj2RS2GHz7jmfwRWem0?si=e20122ee6db24a5e

    RETREATS: https://www.instagram.com/cyclecampretreats/

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    57 mins
  • ASH FAUE: HTMA Tests, Minerals, Copper Toxicity, My Results, and More!
    Dec 16 2025

    Hello and welcome back to Becoming Basic!


    On today's episode, we hear from Ashley Faue a CNC and HTMA Interpreter. We discuss all things HTMA tests, minerals, and my journey with Copper Toxicity. It's a relatable episode where we dive into the struggles of a rigid lifestyle and more!

    Thanks so much for listening!! I appreciate all of the support this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


    Work with Ashley (code: AVA for 10% off!): https://ashfauewellness.com/services

    Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashfaue/


    Ava's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingwithava/

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    54 mins
  • ANNIKA ZUDE: Our Country's Health Crisis, Crunchy Teens, Holistic Living (Coffee Enemas?!), and More
    Sep 20 2025

    Hello and welcome back to Becoming Basic!


    On today's episode, I chatted with my fellow crunchy teen, Annika Zude about all things crunchy and wellness. We got into the health of our country as a whole and how teens are affected, her journey to clean living, and even her crunchy vices...


    Annika's Socials:

    IG:https://www.instagram.com/thatcrunchygirlannika/

    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatcrunchygirlannika?lang=en


    Ava's Socials:

    IG: :https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingwithava/

    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleanlivingwithavaa?lang=en


    Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow the show and leave a 5-star review :)


    XOXO,

    Ava

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    44 mins
  • KATARINA GRABIC: TCM, Weight Management, Amenorrhea, Gut Health, and More
    Sep 2 2025

    Hello and welcome back to Becoming Basic. On today’s episode, I am joined by Katarina Grabic, Doctor of Acupuncture, and TCM Practioner and Herbalist, she is a wealth of knowledge. In this episode, we dive into Chinese Medicine and it’s approach to hormones, weight management, gut health, mysterious symptoms, and more. This episode not only covers the basis of TCM but it also digs deep into hormonal issues like Amenorrhea. If you enjoyed this itnerview, make sure to follow and give the show a 5 star review. You can find the links to Katarina and I’s social media accounts in the caption. Without further a do, please welcome Katarina to the podcast.



    Katarina Grabic:

    Website: https://thegutlabinc.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafzV3rrZ73CvitYMkzqJB9WcFZMjvr3bwIRf5Zu2exSqiHzppMYrkIVgoVk3A_aem_LXF7yYjwcA2mJD6hqnljFQ

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/glowbeauty.bythegutlabinc/


    Ava Noe:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingwithava/

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    49 mins
  • SOLO EPISODE: Life Updates, Travel, College, Faith, Alopecia, and Story Times!
    Aug 18 2025

    Long time no see!! I missed you guys.


    In this solo episode, I recap the last few months. You'll hear about my:

    NY Times Interview

    Pilgrimage to Italy

    College Applications

    Alopecia Diagnosis

    and so much more!


    Make sure to follow and leave a five star review :)


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    24 mins
  • Braci Dutton on Food Addiction, Binge Eating, Raising Crunchy Kids, and More
    Mar 25 2025

    Hello and welcome back to Becoming Basic! On todays episode, I am joined by Braci Dutton. From a young age, Braci struggled with food addiction, binging and restricting. She has a super interesting story and in this episode she talks about how real food healed this cycle of binge. Braci also discusses how she is raising her daughters to not only eat healthy but have a healthy relationship with food. I hope you enjoy! Please welcome Braci Dutton to Becoming Basic.


    Braci's Socials:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/bracilanewellness/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/braci.dutton

    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@bracilanewellness?lang=en

    So Much Good Tallow: https://www.somuchgoodtallow.com/CLEANLIVINGWITHAVA

    Code: CLEANLIVINGWITHAVA for 10% off!


    Ava's IG: https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingwithava/


    Make sure you leave a five-star review! Love you guys!

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    46 mins
  • Alex Clark on Meeting the President, Health Trends, MAHA, and more!
    Mar 11 2025

    Hello and welcome back to Becoming Basic! After a few months off, we are BACK and starting off on an amazing foot. Today, I am joined by Alex Clark. Alex is host of Culture Apothecary, a podcast where she dives deep into holistic health and wellness. She’s known for her bold takes, compelling storytelling, and unapologetic personality. Alex has also been making waves as a key voice in the MAHA movement, advocating for holistic wellness and a return to healthy, traditional living. In this episode we discuss her journey to clean living, meeting President Trump, and more! Please welcome Alex Clark to Becoming Basic!


    Alex's Social Channels:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realalexclark/

    X: https://x.com/yoalexrapz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

    Culture Apothecary: https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2


    Ava's Social Channels:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingwithava/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleanlivingwithavaa

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleanlivingwithava

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    38 mins
  • Parker Brook on Working for Big Food Before Founding a Cereal Company
    Oct 30 2024

    Parker is the founder and CEO of a better for you cereal brand called Lovebird. The cereal IS amazing and his story is so inspiring so I knew he needed to come on. Before founding Lovebird, Parker worked for Big Food. His life took a full 180 when he had his daughter and quit his job. Lovebird has truly taken off these past few years and is in major retailers like Whole Foods and Costco. Make sure to check out Lovebird, subscribe to Becoming Basic and leave this podcast a five star review!


    BUY LOVEBIRD: https://lovebirdfoods.com/collections/lovebird-cereal-variety-pack?absrc=Google&abid=509255163981&abcampid=12612180125&abgroupid=126764920704&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsoe5BhDiARIsAOXVoUttHJtcjk5thL4-sKT1MLE9UWhp9o9nUGJ_F1JbT0CXxdsEGIYqLqkaAkD-EALw_wcB&abkwdid=kwd-991291994827&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=12612180125&utm_content=126764920704&utm_term=lovebird%20cereal&gadid=509255163981&gad_source=1


    Lovebird on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatlovebird/


    Ava's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanlivingwithava/

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    49 mins