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The Bitter Truth

Abbey Cmiel

Booking Overview

An interview-focused holistic health show covering Ayurveda, herbal medicine, hormones, reproductive care, nutrition, and women's wellness, with recurring external guests who are experienced practitioners and educators. Suitable pitches include licensed acupuncturists, herbalists, functional nutritionists, reproductive-health specialists, postpartum doulas, and holistic chefs; booking difficulty is likely low for credible subject-matter professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.3k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@abbeyjoyhealing.com

abbeyjoyhealing@substack.com

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Host

Abbey Cmiel - Founder of Abbey Joy Healing and a holistic women's health practitioner focused on breast, womb, hormone, and reproductive care.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced holistic health practitioners, licensed acupuncturists, herbalists, nutritionists, doulas, chefs, and educators with established practices or specialized expertise in women's health, reproductive care, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, or wellness.
Required Achievements:  
Founded a clinical practice, wellness business, or educational program, Holds relevant professional, clinical, or board credentials, Teaches, trains, or mentors others in a specialized health discipline, Has substantial practical experience serving clients or communities

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate August - The Health Benefits And History Of Bitters, And How Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism, And Ayurveda Approach Bitter Foods And Drinks.

Dr. Sinad Corrigan - Pleasure, Sexuality, Libido, Sensuality, And Practices For Cultivating A Healthier Relationship With The Body.

Mary Sheila Gonnella - Metabolism, Blood Sugar, Fasting, Meal Spacing, Glp-1 Drugs, Continuous Glucose Monitors, Exercise, And Metabolic Changes During Menstrual Cycles And Menopause.

Rachel Musquiz - Nourishment For Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, Cyclical Health, Herbal Recipes, And Traditional Foodways For Supporting Mothers.

Dr. Sinad Corrigan - Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives On Beauty, Natural Skincare, Movement, Facial Massage, Sleep, Nature, And Holistic Wellbeing.

Recent Topics

Health, Women's Health, Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine, Reproductive Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Bitter Truth
:

S2 Ep 10: The Bitter Truth About Bitters with Kate August

September 22, 2026

This was such a fun episode because, AT LAST, we dove into the namesake of the podcast: BITTERS! In this final episode of the season, I interviewed my extraordinary friend and teacher Kate August. She is a long-time acupuncturist, herbalist, teacher, mixologist, and bitters whiz. I met Kate while studying at the California School of Herbal Studies and was amazed by her breadth of knowledge about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Western Herbalism, Culinary Herbalism and so much more. I know...

S2 Ep 9: Sexuality & Consciousness with Dr. Sinéad Corrigan

August 27, 2026

This was SUCH an insightful episode with Dr. Sinéad Corrigan that turned my ideas about pleasure and sexuality on their head. We dove into many different ancient and modern philosophies around pleasure to uncover how to develop a more meaningful relationship with sensuality. Some of my favorite topics we covered in this episode were: * How to connect with and cultivate innate pleasure * How to build healthy libido* Sexual and sensual practices for overall wellbeing * The concept of the “multi...

S2 Ep 8: The Bitter Truth About Metabolism, Blood Sugar, and GLP-1s with Mary Sheila Gonnella

August 10, 2026

In this episode, Mary Sheila Gonnella helps de-mystify one of the most confusing topics of modern medicine: metabolism. In a world of GLP-1 drugs, weight loss programs, and fasting techniques, she breaks down how we can actually support our metabolism from the root up. Rather than promoting another 10-day cleanse, Mary Sheila shares with us how we can build our metabolism and vitality through simple daily practices. Her deep knowledge of both ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern Western resear...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Bitter Truth
:

How do I get in touch with The Bitter Truth?

The Bitter Truth is hosted by Abbey Cmiel. Its publicly listed emails are hello@abbeyjoyhealing.com and abbeyjoyhealing@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Bitter Truth?

The publicly listed emails for The Bitter Truth: hello@abbeyjoyhealing.com and abbeyjoyhealing@substack.com.

How many listeners does The Bitter Truth have?

Podseeker estimates The Bitter Truth reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Bitter Truth?

The Bitter Truth typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced holistic health practitioners, licensed acupuncturists, herbalists, nutritionists, doulas, chefs, and educators with established practices or specialized expertise in women's health, reproductive care, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, or wellness. Common among recent guests: Founded a clinical practice, wellness business, or educational program; Holds relevant professional, clinical, or board credentials; Teaches, trains, or mentors others in a specialized health discipline. Recent guests include Kate August, Dr. Sinad Corrigan, and Mary Sheila Gonnella.

How hard is it to get booked on The Bitter Truth?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Bitter Truth cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Women's Health, Ayurveda, Herbal Medicine, and Reproductive Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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abbeyjoyhealing@substack.com

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