What do the world’s most renowned cognitive neuroscientist, the head of the world’s most climate positive bank, the founder of the world’s top plant-based hair care brand, and you have in common? You’re all friends of Ned!
Meet Dr. Caroline Leaf — cognitive neuroscientist, bestselling author, and Friend of Ned. We chat with her about healthy mind management and how to stop living in the past, the best advice she's ever received, and her favorite way to start the day to get more energy and mental clarity. Read now
DR. LEAF'S NED ESSENTIALS: Sleep Blend, Mellö, Brain Blend
"I personally love Sleep Blend (I use it every night), as well as the Mellö Magnesium Lavenderberry flavor (which tastes amazing!), both of which have really helped improve my mental and physical health!” —Dr. Leaf
“Ned’s amazing Brain Blend contains all the brain-boosting compounds needed to help with brain building and brain detoxing, which are vital for peak brain performance. I’ve been using Brain Blend alongside my other brain-building techniques and I’ve noticed an improvement in my mental clarity and cognition. It also helps me feel more focused and calm.” –Dr. Leaf
ARIELLE LORRE
Meet Arielle Lorre — health & wellness influencer and podcaster, founder of The Blonde Files, and Friend of Ned. We chat with her about her daily rituals, tuning into her intuition, and getting her daily screen time under 8 hours! Read now >
ARIELLE LORE’S NED ESSENTIAL: Mellö
“I love all the Ned products but mellö was a game changer for me.” – Arielle Lorre
HELEN REAVEY
Meet Helen Reavey — celebrity hairstylist, founder of Act+Acre (our favorite plant-based hair wellness brand), and Friend of Ned. We chat with her about karma, kindness, and The Great British Bake Off! Read now >
HELEN REAVEY’S NED ESSENTIAL: Sleep Blend
“As a founder of a growing business, I’m constantly thinking through ideas and connecting with my team—sometimes late at night due to different time zones. This blend helps me drop into a deep sleep and tune into my circadian rhythm.” —Helen Reavey
SCOTT CARNEY
Meet Scott Carney – New York Times bestselling author and Friend of Ned. We chat with him about his pal Wim Hof, how freezing water can revolutionize the way we deal with physical and emotional stress, and the one thing we can all do everyday to become more resilient. Read now >
SCOTT CARNEY’S NED ESSENTIAL: Sleep Blend
“I do really really love CBD oil if I need to get to sleep. While there are breathing techniques that certainly will put me out, I’ll notice it, if I take sort of a nicely concentrated CBD oil and my mind has been roving and having trouble settling down, that will put me to bed in like 10 minutes and I love it!” –Scott Carney
EAST FOREST
Meet East Forest — acclaimed musician, intrepid traveler, and friend of Ned. When he’s not making music in his studio in the high desert of Southern Utah, he’s traveling to far flung places like the Amazon or the Sahara to record the sounds of nature. Most recently, he collaborated with the late Ram Dass on a new album out now. He shares some words of wisdom and a soundtrack to guide you through these changing times so you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Read now >
EAST FOREST’S NED ESSENTIAL: Daily Blend
“Keeping the Omicron at bay with Ned’s wellness tincture.” –East Forest
PETE HELLWIG
Meet Pete Hellwig — founder of Atmos Financial (the world’s most climate-positive bank), fellow 1% for the Planet member, and Friend of Ned. We chat with him about being present for your family, putting your money where your mouth is, and the importance of powering down. Read now >
PETE HELLWIG’S NED ESSENTIAL: Sleep Blend
“Ned’s Sleep Blend has become a daily ritual for me. Over time I’ve really come to notice the positive impact it’s had on allowing me to de-stress, particularly at night when I need it the most.” –Pete Hellwig
DICK JACKSON
Meet Dick Jackson — legendary IFMGA mountain guide who founded Aspen Expeditions Worldwide back in 1976, adventure photographer, grateful husband and father, and Friend of Ned. We chat with Dick about his iconic career and what an active life in the mountains has taught him. Read now >
DICK JACKSON’S NED ESSENTIAL: DAILY BLEND
“I have a daily practice of using the Daily Blend Hemp Oil twice a day, always before a day of adventure activities and just before the calmness of restful sleep.” –Dick Jackson
KRISTINA TELHAMI
Meet Dr. Kristina Telhami – functional medicine practitioner, CEO of Top Health Solutions, and host of the No BS Health Podcast. We chat with her about getting to the root causes of health issues, the best place to start to start feeling your best, and how Ned can help. Read now >
DR. TELHAMI'S NED ESSENTAIL: Sleep Blend
"Ned's Sleep Blend is something that has absolutely changed my sleep and I cannot recommend it enough. I love that it includes such great herbs into the blend to help you relax before bed on top of the CBN for sleep! I recommend it to all of my followers and clients when they might be struggling with their sleep!" –Dr. Kristina Telhami
JAMIE KOLL
Meet Jamie Koll – health coach, clean eating + non-toxic living expert, and Friend of Ned! We chat with her about getting diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, taking control of your health, and how CBD has helped. Read now >
JAMIE KOLL’S NED ESSENTIAL: Daily Blend
“I love love love Ned. I have high functioning anxiety and typically experience morning anxiety. Ned has made such a difference by helping me to calm my anxiety and to get better and deeper sleep.” – Jamie Koll
MIMI LINDQUIST & CHASE RAMEY
Meet Mimi and Chase – hosts of The Medicin Podcast and Friends of Ned. We chat with them about life, love, medicinal mushrooms, and preventing disease in your body, mind, and relationships. Read now >
MIMI & CHASE’S NED ESSENTIAL: Sleep Blend
“Flat out, most effective and safe sleep supporting product in the marketplace that we have tried. Not only does it support falling deeply into sleep, but it keeps us asleep.” –Mimi Lindquist
FINNIAN KELLY
Meet Finnian Kelly – executive coach, motivational speaker, founder of Intentionality and Friend of Ned. Dubbed “The Business Mystic”, he’s helped countless people find their purpose, get on their path, and stay the course. We chat with Finnian about where stress really comes from, choosing to be happy, and the most important 17 seconds of his day. Read now >
FINNIAN KELLY’S NED ESSENTIAL: Meyer Lemon Mellö
“I heat it up and drink it before bed while doing my end of day reflection and journaling.” –Finnian Kelly
AARON HOUGHTON
Meet Aaron Houghton – founder of the mental wellness app, Founders First. We chat with him about tracking your emotional state, steering your mental wellness, and prioritizing time with the ones you love. Read now >
AARON HOUGHTON’S NED ESSENTIAL: Lavenderberry Mellö
“It’s super tasty and it helps me feel more calm.” –Aaron Houghton
TRISH BARILLAS
Meet Trish Barillas – founder of 3GS, life coach (specializing in anxiety), mental health advocate, author, and Friend of Ned! We chat with her about mental wellness, not being defined by anxiety, and how CBD can help. Read now >
TRISH BARILLA’S NED ESSENTIALS: Sleep Blend, De-Stress Blend
“Sleep has always been one of my biggest battles. Sleep Blend helps get into a better state of mind for relaxation.” –Trish Barillas
MICHELLE SAHEEN
Meet Michelle Saahene – speaker, model, community leader, and Friend of Ned! We chat with her about hormone imbalance, having the courage and wisdom to take control of your health, and how Balance Blend can help. Read now >
MICHELLE SAHEEN’S NED ESSENTIAL: Balance Blend
“Balance Blend has regulated my menstrual cycle better than anything I have ever used in my life.” –Michelle Saheen
CHEF TARA THOMAS
Meet Tara Thomas — chef, culinary artist, event producer, and Friend of Ned. We chat about community-centered wellness, urban farming, and shaking up the food space. Read now >
CHEF TARA THOMAS’ NED ESSENTIAL: Lavenderberry Mellö
“My sleep is so off in the winter and Mellö allows me to peacefully rest!” —Chef Tara Thomas
CARLY HARTWIG
Meet Carly Hartwig – fertility awareness educator, holistic reproductive health practitioner, and low-tox living expert. We chat with her about healing hormone imbalance, circadian rhythm walks, and her Ned essentials. Read now >
CARLY’S PICK: Mellö Magnesium Superblend
“Mellö is definitely one of my favorites! I'm a HUGE believer in the power of magnesium supplementation (it’s so freaking important and most of us are deficient) but most supplements are garbage, especially the drinks! I love that Mellö has 3 forms of chelated and absorbable magnesium and contains L-Theanine and GABA for extra calming effects! It’s truly the best magnesium supplement I’ve found by a long shot!” –Carly Hartwig
CAITLIN SULLIVAN
Meet Caitlin Sullivan – hormone health coach, fertility awareness educator, and Pilates instructor. We chat with her about simple choices that promote hormone health, living cyclically, and how Ned can help. Read now >
CAITLIN SULLIVAN’S NED ESSENTIAL: Balance Blend, Mellö, Shuteye Chai
“My go-to has been Balance Blend since I started healing my cycle because it has so many beneficial herbs for women. I’m a huge fan of Ned’s magnesium supplements, Mellö and Shuteye Chai as well. My body handles stress so much better and I sleep like a baby when I drink the chai!” –Caitlin Sullivan
GERMANI MANNING & BRITTANY LACKEY
Meet Germani Manning & Brittany Lackey — hosts of the Black Girl Bravado Podcast and Friends of Ned. We chat with them about extending kindness, making room for flow, the SAVERS method, and treating Mama Nature with the respect she deserves. Read now >
GERMANI & BRITTANY’S NED ESSENTIAL: Sleep Blend
“Let me tell you something – this is GOOD!” –Brittany Lackey
KAT TAYLOR
Meet Kat Taylor — Founder of Kailo Organic Chakra Therapy, bodyworker, energy practitioner, and friend of Ned. We chat with her about simple practices and rituals to enhance your health and wellness. Read now >
KAT’S NED ESSENTIAL: Daily Balm
You can thank Kat for the heavenly scent of our Daily Balm. We commissioned her to create a blend of the finest essential oils, all intentionally selected for their balanced aroma and distinct natural healing and grounding properties.
JOSH JESPERSEN
Meet Josh Jespersen — former Navy SEAL, veterans’ health advocate, mountain guide, and friend of Ned. After serving six years in the military, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan, Josh moved to Colorado to immerse himself in nature and he ended up setting a world record in the process (he’s the first person to climb and snowboard down all 54 of Colorado’s fourteeners — mountains over 14,000 feet — in a single ski season.) After experiencing first-hand the healing power of nature, he started leading fellow veterans on therapeutic trips into the outdoors. Josh has become a leading advocate for veterans in the outdoors and serves as president of Veteran’s Outdoor Advocacy Group, a group dedicated to providing treatment and therapy to veterans through outdoor recreation. Read more >
JOSH JESPERSEN’S NED ESSENTIAL: Daily Blend
“Ned’s 750mg Daily Blend has become a ritual for me. I have never liked taking medication, but have always sought out natural remedies to feel like I am better preparing myself for each day. The product fills that need and the incredibly clean taste makes it a pleasant addition to each morning.” – Josh Jespersen
JESSE CODY
Meet Jesse Cody — mental health advocate, Founder of Hike The Good Hike, and Friend of Ned. He was in a very dark place mentally — then life brought him to the Appalachian Trail. Despite never having so much as pitched a tent in his life, he kept putting one foot in front of the other. Five years and 7,500 miles of trails later, he’s made it his life’s work to help people heal through nature. Jesse’s currently hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in partnership with The Youth Mental Health Project, but he took some time out to chat with us about mental health and nature therapy. Read now >
JESSE CODY’S NED ESSENTIAL: Sleep Blend
“What a game changer with my sleep during this hike! I usually toss and turn in my tent due to throbbing feet and knees from a long day of hiking but since I started using Sleep Blend it’s day and night. I’m falling asleep much easier and getting more consistent hours of sleep. Now I’m waking up earlier and utilizing the full day to get in solid miles.” —Jesse Cody
XAVIER BRAVO
Meet Xavier Bravo — Outward Bound field instructor and Friend of Ned. We chat with him about our favorite organization, helping youth to connect with nature and become environmentally conscious leaders, and the joys of waking up to birdsong. Read now >
XAVIER BRAVO’S NED ESSENTAIL: Sleep Blend
“I love a good night’s rest and think it sets the tone for the rest of my day!” —Xavier Bravo
KELSEA ANDERSON
Meet Kelsea Anderson — nature therapy guide, yoga teacher, and friend of Ned. We bond over our shared love of nature and chat about the core values that guide her, a simple practice that’s changed her life, and her favorite daily ritual. Read now >
KELSEA ANDERSON’S NED ESSENTIAL: Balance Blend
“Taking this hormone blend daily!” –Kelsea Anderson
MIKE WEEKS
Meet Mike Weeks — author, adventurer, family man and Friend of Ned. He’s trained world class athletes, Special Forces teams, the US Marine Corp, firefighters, police officers, celebrities and CEOs how to be their best selves under pressure. We chat with Mike about his newest book, Resilience By Design: How to Survive and Thrive in a Complex and Turbulent World, and get some great tips on building personal resilience to stress. Read now >
LOREN CARDELLI
Meet Loren Cardeli — Founder of A Growing Culture, advocate for small farmers and sustainable farming, and friend of Ned. Loren travels the world learning firsthand about the innovations that have allowed societies to feed themselves for countless generations — without the use of harmful chemicals. He has visited farmers of the Himalayas, Bedouins who cultivate the desert oasis, and indigenous tribes who herd the great great rift of Africa, and he’s helped set up and run organic farms in Kenya and Vietnam. We chat with him about the food justice movement, the ingenuity of smallholder farmers and indigenous peoples, and the local solutions to feeding the changing planet. Read now >
