In this episode of West Coast Women Rising, JJ Flizanes and co-host Tawney Noriega welcome community member Marieki Quinn (MQ Admin Services) for a real-time conversation about what happens after you get triggered—and what it looks like to stay in relationship instead of cutting people off.

Marieki shares how listening to past episodes ("Having Hard Conversations" and "Why Women Are Dangerous") brought up a deep mirror around worthiness, feeling seen/heard, and the inner "I'm not doing enough" loop. Instead of making it about the hosts, she names the spiral, uses her tools (movement, prayer, emotional processing), and comes back to the conversation with honesty.

Together, they unpack how misunderstandings are often wound-activated stories—not facts—and how emotional responsibility, clean communication, and supportive relationships can turn contrast into connection. You'll also hear practical language around boundaries, "should-ing" yourself, and why learning to identify feelings + unmet needs can change everything.

In this episode of West Coast Women Rising, JJ Flizanes sits down with Olivia King of Jade Lotus Holistic Healing to explore the powerful connection between gut health, grief, and root-cause healing. Olivia shares her journey from a 15-year career in accounting to holistic nutrition after losing her mother to pancreatic cancer—an experience that forced her to reevaluate what truly matters. Together, they discuss how many people normalize symptoms like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, acne, and digestive distress, and why guessing based on symptoms often fails. Olivia explains how functional lab testing—such as GI-MAP stool testing, MRT food sensitivity testing, and blood inflammation markers—helps uncover the real drivers behind chronic issues and allows for truly personalized healing.

JJ and Olivia also dive into the gut-brain connection, highlighting how inflammation and microbiome imbalances can influence cravings, mood, focus, energy, and even ADD/ADHD-type symptoms. They emphasize that healing is not about deprivation, but intentional replacement—temporarily removing inflammatory foods, rebuilding the gut, and reintroducing foods with awareness. With real client success stories and practical insights, this conversation invites listeners to stop settling for "normal" discomfort and instead explore a more empowered, data-driven approach to health, vitality, and long-term well-being.

https://jadelotusholistichealing.com/

As we move into 2026, we're standing in a powerful energetic transition. While the calendar year has begun, the Fire Horse doesn't officially arrive until February 17, meaning we're still completing the wisdom of the Year of the Snake.

In this episode, JJ explores what she calls The Year of Conscious Becoming—a time to shed outdated identities, patterns, and ways of operating before momentum accelerates. The Snake teaches discernment, honesty, and intentional release, while the Fire Horse brings passion, visibility, leadership, and forward movement. Together, they invite us to move into 2026 with clarity instead of chaos.

This conversation is an invitation to approach the year authentically, intentionally, creatively, and passionately—serving yourself first so you can serve others more powerfully.

Mentioned in this episode:

• 🎧 Free Metabolic Makeover program: http://jjflizanes.com/mm

• 🎙️ Podcasting as a Business Growth Engine course: http://jjflizanes.com/podcasting

✨ If you feel called to shed a skin and consciously step into what's next, this episode will help you set the tone for the year ahead.