Doing It Different

A holistic approach to preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Get insights into one woman's thoughts as she prepares her body, mind and life to welcome a new member to her family.  Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights  2:08 Preparing mentally for pregnancy 15:13 Deciding between a home birth and hospital birth 39:35 Prepping for postpartum diet and the first 40 days approach  47:59 Recommendations for people considering getting pregnant   Resources We Mention:  Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Related Episodes:  Podcast 113: From City To Homestead: Creating A Small Farm From Scratch, Fulfillments of Growing Your Own Food, and Resources For Beginners with Tracey Grant of @wholedailylife Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

This episode explores the delicate balance between our body's needs and societal expectations in a discussion on hypothalamic amenorrhea.  My guest shares her personal story to help others and shed light on the struggles of body image, the pressures we face, and the importance of building a harmonious relationship with ourselves. Guest: Dani Sheriff Highlights  2:27 What is hypothalamic amenorrhea 13:06 The healing protocol for getting a period back  18:02 Why reverse dieting doesn't work for hypothalamic amenorrhea 25:33 What is the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) 32:01 The difference between PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea 36:02 What does a healthy period look like using FAM Resources We Mention:  The HA Society Related Episodes:  Podcast 028: What A Normal Period Actually Looks Like And How To Fix Yours with Nicole Jardim of Fix Your Period Podcast 065: The Super Powers of Cervical Fluid & Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here  

What are the effects of EMF exposure on your health and the health of your loved ones? This episode dives into the science behind EMF, explains why it's particularly harmful to children, and gives practical tips for reducing exposure. This conversation was a game-changer for me and I hope for you too! Guest: August Brice Highlights  3:00 What is EMF 13:01 Why kids are more sensitive to EMF 20:17 Should you turn off your wifi to reduce EMF exposure? 25:33 How to protect yourself from EMFs    Resources We Mention:  Tech Wellness Related Episodes:  Podcast 074: Creating A Non-Toxic Home: From EMFs to Interior Design with Ashley Spanovich of Awakening Spaces Podcast 127: Is Your Environment Poisoning Your Body? Common Sources of Toxin Exposure, How to Create a Non-Toxic Home and the Truth about Regulatory Measures in the US with Laura Adler Podcast 101: A Toxicologist's View On Our Modern World: How to Protect Yourself and Family From Toxin Exposure with Dr. Yvonne Burkhart   Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here  

This couple's unique approach to agreements and conflict resolution can transform your relationship and change the world.  Will and Krista Vanderveer are a couple who inspire with their impactful tools and pursuit of a partnership that brings out the best in each other while making a difference in the world. In this episode, we delve into their story, exploring how they navigate conflict and deepen their connection through shared values and a shared purpose.   Guest: Will and Krista Vanderveer   Highlights  10:00 Thinking in terms of what's best for us, instead of what's best for me 15:15 Building a relationship around agreements and collaboration 22:19 Patterns in conflict and resolution  28:04 Healing your ourselves & individual growth within relationships 36:46 Tools to keep a relationship on track with thoughtful moments    Resources We Mention:  The Art of We  Related Episodes:  Podcast 110: A Relationship Coach Marriage (part 1): The Hard Conversations, Prioritizing Sex, Fighting with Intention, and Upleveling with Alexa and Jordan Bowditch of Sex and Love, Co. Podcast 091: The Art of Love: Why Unconditional Love is A Fallacy, How To Meet Your Partner's Needs, and Relationship Experiments with Andrew Drish and Libby Lia Podcast 079: UPLEVEL Your Partnership Today: 5 Relationship Tools From Love, Sex, and Marriage Experts I Trust   Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here  

My personal mission is to share my truths about parenting and what my experience has been.  And it's largely been a positive experience me, and I wouldn't change it for the world. But - in a time when parenting and becoming a mom is often sugar-coated by society and we only hear the “adorable” moments it's important to me to be real.  In this episode, I'm answering your questions about what parenting has been like for me, as honestly as I can.  Guest: Austin Brawner (my husband) Highlights  4:20 Getting past the wall of fatigue when you have a newborn  6:25 Tips for recovering from a c-section 7:45 Getting creative with activities to do with a newborn  15:09 Challenges of prioritizing time with your partner while also parenting together  19:47 Transitioning back to work after having a kid  24:42 How to build travel into your life as a family with kids  27:09 Positives and challenges with contact napping 41:52 Our stroller set up    Related Episodes:  Podcast 120: My FOURTH TRIMESTER: healing my body, taking care of baby, dividing responsibilities with my husband, breastfeeding, and more Podcast: 105: Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth with Austin Brawner (my husband) Podcast 094: Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I'M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn't Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone   Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here  

“Nothing in life really makes sense, so you might as well follow your dreams”. This episode is full of inspiration and strategy for cultivating your one life.  Guest: Alex Kemp and Bryn Daylor Highlights  7:55 What the Dream Accelerator is  11:31 How to define your purpose  17:14 Finding the calling and connection to your inner path 21:34 The 4 levels of purpose  38:59 Hot takes on triggers    Related Episodes:  Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez Podcast 119: Picking Up the Pieces and Finding Your True Self After Divorce with Bryn Daylor Podcast 110: A Relationship Coach Marriage (part 1): The Hard Conversations, Prioritizing Sex, Fighting with Intention, and Upleveling with Alexa and Jord Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

In this episode, I'll be sharing three women's unique experience of breastfeeding, as it is a journey that differs for each mother. This is not meant to be a commentary on whether or not to breastfeed, but rather to provide insight into the experience of breastfeeding.   Highlights  5:17 Steps to prepare to breastfeed before baby comes  15:26 Working with a lactation consultant  25:07 Advice on the experience of breastfeeding for mamas  46:24 SNS: supplementary nursing system - what it is  57:03 Breastfeeding product recommendations  1:01:34 Advice for mamas who are struggling with breastfeeding 1:19:11 When a baby will not take a bottle  Resources We Mention:  Haakka Breast Pump My Best Friend Nursing Pillow Related Episodes:  Podcast 120: My FOURTH TRIMESTER (part 1): healing my body, taking care of baby, dividing responsibilities with my husband, breastfeeding, and more Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

This episode is intended to serve at ozone therapy 101. We're clarifying some of the confusing information about ozone, why it's not just a pollutant, how it can help heal your body and who should try Ozone Therapy. Guest: Micah Lowe Highlights  6:13 What ozone is and how it works in the body  7:07 Clarifying why ozone is more commonly known as a pollutant  10:51 How to utilize ozone therapy and apply it to the body 17:46 Who is benefiting the most from ozone treatment right now 22:50 Is it possible to take too much ozone? 27:11 How an ozone therapy machine works  29:52 Using ozone machines for mold  32:21 Confusion around ozone being toxic   Resources We Mention:  Simply O3 Related Episodes:  Podcast 064: Red Light Therapy to Boost Cellular Health: How It Works & How To Use It with Dr. Michael Belkowski of BioLight Podcast 075: What Conventional Doctors Won't Tell You About Treating and Preventing Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD Podcast 045: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? Implant Illness, PCOS & Patient Empowerment with Dr. Zen Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

When you're trying (or trying not) to conceive - do you know when you have the best chance of getting pregnant? Standard American women's health education has left some gaps for many of us.  75% of women don't know when the best time in their cycle to conceive is (I didn't). So this episode is to educate women and men on what to do if they want to start their baby journey.  Guest: Lindsay Meisel Highlights  8:36 What Ava Bracelet does  21:12 How hormones change during the cycle and when ovulation occurs 50:44 The fertile window and when you have the best chance of becoming pregnant 58:47 What happens when the sperm and egg meet  Resources We Mention:  Ava Bracelet  Related Episodes:  Podcast 085: I'M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn't Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone with Austin Brawner (my husband) Podcast 065: The Super Powers of Cervical Fluid & Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF with Dr. Carrie Jones, FABNE, MPH Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

All your questions about safely micro-dosing LSD, answered.  Guest: Paul Austin   Highlights  6:14 The impacts of micro-dosing LSD twice a week for 7 months 8:30 What is the Third Wave of psychedelics 13:59 Resources for finding people to assist with psychedelic experiences  17:38 What exactly is micro-dosing, and how should it feel  27:25 Psychedelics and stimulating the vagus nerve 31:55 Protocols for finding the right dose    Resources We Mention:  Book Microdosing Psychedelics: A Practical Guide To Upgrade Your Life by Paul Austin  Third Wave Podcast  Thirdwave.co Paulaustin.co @paulaustin3w on Instagram   Related Episodes:  Podcast 104: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy: Integration and Action, Our Cultural View on Drugs, Finding Self and Working with Trauma with Lauren Taus of Inbodied Life Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

What are the dietary needs of babies? What we eat directly impacts our health, and what we feed our children can change the course of their life's health journey. Guest: Megan Garcia    Highlights  6:55 Dietary needs for babies  14:49 Exposing babies to allergens  24:06 Using responsive feeding style and baby-led weaning 34:37 Why are food allergies so common in kids? 38:24 Not every good reaction is a sign of allergy   Resources We Mention:  megangarcia.com B-24 Project Related Episodes:  Podcast 014: Adrenal Dysfunction: How Your Diet and Lifestyle Are Impacting Your Health with Brigid Tigemeier a Registered Dietitian Podcast 034: The Power of Using Food As Medicine for Anxiety And Detoxification with Ali Miller author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Andrea is leading a movement to transform the health industry, empowering patients and practitioners alike with the systems and tools of Functional Nutrition. Guest: Andrea Nakayama Highlights  4:39 The state of chronic health conditions in the US 8:33 Gut health tests - when to test and why a diagnosis is just one piece 20:40 What is pre-diabetes and why 1 in 3 Americans has it 33:14 Finding diet health in a way that nurtures & includes instead of removes foods 38:21 One of the biggest deficient nutrients is fiber - why it's so important Related Episodes:  Podcast: 125: Our Cells Are Overwhelmed with Sugar! How Fasting, Stress, Sleep, Protein Intake and More Impact your Glucose Levels with Carlee Hayes, RDN Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)   Complete Show Notes Here

I love talking about the hard decisions the hard times in life and how to move through them. This episode is just that with the author of That Sucked, Now What. Dr. Bhushan shares her framework for moving through challenges and how the universe can teach us if we listen.  Guest: Dr. Neeta Bhushan Highlights  5:41 Growing up as an immigrant in a household with high pressure to achieve  11:44 Some of the major tools to help personal development  18:23 How to active good stress  23:43 How to physically catch yourself before an emotional fall  30:36 Why you should lean into the suck (not away) Resources We Mention:  Book: That Sucked, Now What by dr. Neeta Bhushan Related Episodes:  Podcast: 119: Picking Up the Pieces and Finding Your True Self After Divorce with Bryn Daylor Podcast: 110: A Relationship Coach Marriage (part 1): The Hard Conversations, Prioritizing Sex, Fighting with Intention, and Upleveling with Alexa and Jordan Bowditch of Sex and Love, Co. Podcast: 031: Rising From The Ashes: Using Heartbreak To Fuel Personal Growth With Master Coach Christine Hassler Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The media has been full of stories of children's hospitals filling up and kids getting sicker more often and worse since the lockdowns of COVID 3 years ago. What's really going on with our kid's immune systems? Today's guest is a doctor who uses holistic modalities combined with conventional medicine to support your child's immune system and health. Guest: Dr. Elisa Song   Highlights  2:41 Are kids getting sicker right now? What exactly is going on with RSV and other diseases  9:24 What parents should focus on for immunity resilience in kids  20:53 When fevers are dangerous and when you should let them run their course  34:26 When antibiotics should be used  43:54 How to choose the right doctor for your family  Resources We Mention:  Healthykidshappykids.com Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

When my home birth plan didn't go as planned, I ended up having a cesarean birth in the hospital. I've learned a lot about healing after a c-section since then.  My guest in this episode runs c-section rehabilitation.    Guest: Janette Yee     Highlights  8:01 The gap in care & why normal surgery release protocols don't happen for c-sections  19:03 I just had a c-section - now what 30:50 How to help your scar heal faster  36:09 What to do instead of scar massage if you're unable to massage the area  Resources We Mention:  Janetteyee.com Related Episodes:  Podcast 118: MY BIRTH STORY Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

What to get excited about for the new year with Doing It Different with a quick check-in from Carly before 2023. Highlights  Life with a newborn  Building a house  Envisioning the future  New topics and themes for the new year Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The science behind keeping the spark alive (and what this really means). Enrich your sex life when you learn the secrets of love and sex research.  Guest: Dr. Amy Muise Highlights  The secret to keeping the spark alive in your relationship How to plan date nights that deeper the connection with your partner What to do when you and your partner have different sex drives Resources for improving your relationship and sex life Resources We Mention:  Dr. Amy's Website Dr. Amy on Instagram Dr. Amy on Twitter Dan Savage Justin Lehmiller Esther Perel Book: Mating in Captivity Eli Finkel Book: The All-or-Nothing Marriage Related Episodes:  Podcast 046: The Secrets to Lasting Marriage and Having the Love You Really Want with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, PhD Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Movement impacts brain development in children. As adults, we can reorganize our brains and unlearn past trauma and patterns by recreating early movement in our bodies.  In the Cortex shares the mind-altering (literally) work they do to help people move from a disorganized brain to an organized brain (and what that means).  Guest: Dani & Paloma with In the Cortex Highlights  3:45 Programing to support better brain function  12:21 The symptoms of a disorganized brain  14:02 Why babies crawl & the specific way the human brain develops  20:50 How you move tells the story of your nervous system 30:25 Reorganizing your brain by recreating early movement patterns  44:20 Support better learning habits in your children's brains  Resources We Mention:  In The Cortex programs Books by Carla Hannaford Book: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Many of us experience the most common sources of toxin exposure every day. There are more than 84,000 chemicals approved for use in the United States, and nearly 99% of people, when tested, show contamination with several harmful toxins. Guest: Lara Adler Highlights  The most common sources of toxin exposure The law that protects businesses that produce environmental toxins and why it's so hard for consumers to fight back Environmental toxins and birth defects: What you need to know and when moms-to-be should to start decreasing chemical exposure  The easiest things you can do right now to start having a significant impact on your health Resources We Mention:  Lara's Website Lara's Recommended Cookware Lara on Instagram Book: The Toxic Solution by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Blog Post: The Complete List: The Best Non-Toxic Cleaning Products For Your Home Recommended Water Filter My other favorite non-toxic products Related Episodes:  Podcast 109: A Non-Toxic Nursery and Home: Choosing Safe Products for Your Baby, Optimal Cookware, Why Performance Fabric Is A No Go and the Process of Low Tox Living with Aida from 3 Little Plums Podcast 074: Creating A Non-Toxic Home: From EMFs to Interior Design with Ashley Spanovich of Awakening Spaces Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

Dr. Jennifer Mercier is a naturopathic doctor and midwife with over a decade of experience. She is known for the creation of Mercier Therapy.  This episode is about how important bodywork is and how much it can really improve and help us live healthier lives and reach our goals.  Guest: Dr. Jennifer Mercier Highlights  11:14 Who is a good candidate for Mercier Therapy 16:00 The process for getting Mercier Therapy  21:44 Importance of hands-on & in person treatments & care  28:31 Healing scars post c-section  37:40 Top reasons women have a hard time getting pregnant  Resources We Mention:  Fertility Documentary expectamiracle.life Related Episodes:  Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF with Dr. Carrie Jones, FABNE, MPH Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

You can optimize your daily health when you understand your lifestyle choices and their impact on your glucose levels.  Carlee is the lead Dietician at Nutrisense and she shares how you can engage with your blood glucose levels and everything you need to know about the overwhelming impact sugar has on our bodies.  Guest: Carlee Hayes, RDN Highlights  6:42 What is blood sugar and why is it so important  10:10 What's happening to cells overwhelmed with sugar  20:12 Fasting glucose and meal responses 37:08 How stress impacts blood sugar 51:18 How much protein do you need to eat and how does it impact your glucose levels Related Episodes:  Podcast 103: Choose Your Hard: Break Self-Sabotaging Patterns, Find Consistency and Build Permanent Change with Diet, Relationships & Life with Carly Pollack author of Feed Your Soul Podcast 014: Adrenal Dysfunction: How Your Diet and Lifestyle Are Impacting Your Health with Brigid Tigemeier a Registered Dietitian Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

In this Q&A with Carly your questions get honest, raw, authentic answers from Carly and Austin.  Highlights  4:35 How to support the microbiome of your baby after a C section 10:38 Tips for remembering to take supplements  18:33 Body image postpartum - real talk 28:57 Having sex after C section Links and Resources Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Review: Why I Track my Cycle With the Daysy Fertility Tracker Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

What do you know about pelvic floor health and how it impacts your life?   Dr. Rebecca Maidansky is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Floor Specialist, and she's here to tell you how. Dr. Rebecca has spent over 10,000 hours working in her specialty and is the owner of Lady Bird Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas. While her practice specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, she's here to share that your pelvic floor muscles span far beyond that. In fact, they play a vital role in urination, bowel movements, posture, and even orgasm.   Guest: Rebecca Maidansky   Highlights  Symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction How pelvic floor dysfunction causes downstream effects to your overall health How pelvic floor dysfunction can impact your sex life Ways you can support your pelvic floor on a regular basis   Resources We Mention:  Lady Bird Physical Therapy Website Lady Bird Physical Therapy on Instagram Lady Bird Physical Therapy on YouTube Birth Preparation & Postpartum Planning Course Related Episodes:  Podcast: 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Cured (Use code CARLY to get 20% off) Branch Basics (Use code CARLY15 for 15% off all starter kits) Complete Show Notes Here

Learn about the supplement industry, and how to know the good from the bad. Plus - some of my favorite supplements and the magic of magnesium.  We talk about developing Wade's supplement line, why it stands out why it's different from the rest, and why 80% of the supplements out there are junk. We also talk about my favorite Bio Optimizer supplements, magnesium breakthrough, gluten guardian, and a few others. This is not a special sponsored episode, I really do use and love these supplements. Full disclosure, BioOptimizers does support the podcast in other ways and I do have a discount code for you below - because I love them and use them myself. Guest: Wade Lightheart Highlights  10:19 You can't outsource your health  16:37 Hydration and the best way to ensure your actual cells are hydrated  24:18 The supplement industry and what to watch out for   29:20 How to still eat gluten, even when your gut can't tolerate it Related Episodes:  Podcast 61: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Podcast 034: The Power of Using Food As Medicine for Anxiety And Detoxification with Ali Miller author of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The fourth trimester - in this part 2 episode my husband and I talk about our relationship post-baby and how we've been partner parenting.  We also talk about what our support system has looked like, and the products that have been our favorites. Make sure to stay tuned at the end when I answer the questions you asked on Instagram. Highlights  7:07 Relationship changes post baby  11:46 Judgement of your partner's parenting  13:50 Support system in the first 3 months  22:38 Carly's must-have baby items  31:11 Q&A with your questions  Related Episodes:  Podcast 114: Are Diapers Necessary? Using Elimination Communication to Reduce Diaper Usage, How to Potty Train Early, and Finding Connection with Your Child with Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free Podcast 105: I'M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth Podcast 094: I'M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: I'm PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I'M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn't Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

The fourth trimester - what the first 3 months with baby have looked like for my family.  My husband joins me on this episode to talk about my healing, taking care of our baby and breastfeeding support. And, at the end, I answer some of your questions from Instagram. Highlights  13:18 Healing my body after a c-section 19:35 Taking care of baby in the first 3 months  25:28 Early days of breastfeeding 35:04 Cluster feeding  36:57 The division of responsibilities between parents  Related Episodes:  Podcast 105: I'M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth Podcast 094: I'M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: I'm PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I'M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn't Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) Complete Show Notes Here

This conversation is about coming home to yourself after divorce. It's one of those bombs that hurts while you're in it but can be a key to finding your true self.  This conversation is raw and honest and Bryn openly shares her heart and story. I see all women in parts of her story, whether that woman is in a happy relationship or going through a breakup. What Bryn shares is the epitome of being human.  Guest: Bryn Daylor Highlights  8:26 Bryn's discovery of her codependence and what that led to 15:10 Bringing more intention into your relationship 23:44 Building a new relationship with yourself 38:25 How to find something that allows you to have integrity  39:21 “Gifts” Bryn received from her divorce  1:02:02 Ways for people to understand their desires  Resources We Mention:  Bryn's Website  Dipsea: Erotic Audio App  Want Will Won't List  @bryndaylor on Instagram  Related Episodes:  Podcast 031: Rising From The Ashes: Using Heartbreak To Fuel Personal Growth With Master Coach Christine Hassler Podcast 022: The Awakened Woman: Reclaiming Your Sexuality with Kelli Tennant host of The Kelli Show Podcast 017: How to Turn Relationship Conflict Into Connection with Annie Lalla, Relationship Coach Podcast 015: Sex, Shame, and Orgasms with Sex & Relationship Coach Alexa Martinez Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off)

From my planned home birth to a hospital and getting a c-section - this is my birth story for my first child.  Things didn't go exactly as I had planned, but I listened to my body and this is how my child came into the world.  Highlights  9:52 The first contractions  14:13 Seven centimeters dilated 22:10 Starting to push  25:01 The decision to go to the hospital  28:02 Getting an epidural  34:16 When it becomes time to get a c-section  36:50 10 pounds, 8 ounces and 23 inches of a healthy baby boy Related Episodes:  Podcast 105: I'M PREGNANT Third Trimester: Physical Changes and Symptoms of My Pregnancy, Babymoon + Baby Shower, Postpartum Plan, Gratitude for The Midwifery Model, and Prepping for Birth  Podcast 094: I'M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: I'm PREGNANT  First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I'M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn't Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone  Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

The lymphatic system is incredibly important for detoxification and overall health. Lisa is a lymph expert and in this episode, she shares all the details on what it does and how you can take care of it. I hope you walk away from this episode with a few new practices to support your lymphatic system and your overall health. Guest: Lisa Levitt Gainsley Episode Highlights:  8:40 What is the lymphatic system? 13:14 What happens when your lymph system isn't working properly 18:58 The biggest factors that disrupt the lymphatic system 24:29 Why lymphatic drainage is so important for people with cancer and chronic illness Resources We Mention:  Lisa's Website Lisa on Instagram The Book of Lymph: Self-Care Practices to Enhance Immunity, Health, and Beauty Related Episodes:  Podcast 007: Mold, Mycotoxins, Detox and Sick Building Syndrome with Dr. Jill Crista Podcast 061: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Podcast 099: ​​The Great Challenge of Lyme Disease: Testing, Symptoms, Dismissal, Treatment and Finding Harmony On The Other Side of Healing with Dr. Jaban Moore, D.C Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

With cancer rates rising it's time to question what has been standard conventional treatment for years and look for a more holistic approach to beating the cancer epidemic. Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the Medical Director of two amazing clinics: The Cancer Center For Healing & Center For New Medicine. She joins me to talk mostly about cancer but also how everything is connected and chronic health and autoimmunity, and metabolic disorders all play a role in our overall health and our cancer risk. This episode is definitely a favorite, check it out! Guest: Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Highlights:  16:44 The most common type of cancer  27:05 Early symptoms of cancer to monitor for  36:41 Conventional cancer care and its outcomes  55:39 Dr. Connealy's most important message about cancer Resources We Mention: Center for New Medicine  The Cancer Center For Healing  @connealymd on Instagram Dr. Connealy's Website  Book: The Cancer Revolution by Dr. Connealy  Book: Be Perfectly Healthy by Dr. Connealy  Related Episodes: Podcast 016: Healing Cancer The Natural Way with Carly Brown, Thyroid Cancer Survivor Podcast 033: Do You Have Parasites? How To Test For and Treat Them with Dr. Jessica Peatross a certified Gerson Practitioner Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD Podcast 61: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Can close your mouth and breathe through your nose for 60 seconds? If not, you may want to consider a breathing evaluation. Good oral health and proper breathing are key to your overall health and longevity. Unfortunately, breathing and orthodontic issues are becoming an epidemic. Replaying one of my favorite episodes in a topic often overlooked!  Guest: Dr. Ariana Ebrahimian, DDS Highlights:  10:27 Common breathing issues and what healthy breathing looks like 18:08 A quick test to see if you have good breathing habits 25:21 Common issues with diagnosing and treating sleep apnea 30:03 Why traditional braces may do more harm than good 48:47 The best things parents can do to support healthy teeth and jaw in their children Resources We Mention: Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry on Instagram Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry Related Content: Podcast: 020: What Your Oral Health Reveals About Your Overall Health with Functional Dentist Dr. Burhenne Blog: My Oral Care Routine and the Exact Products I Use Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

What does it look like to start potty training at birth? You could go diaper free as soon as your child starts walking!  Andrea is the mother of 5 and has helped hundreds of moms go diaper free by using elimination communication. It's a beautiful way to build deep connection with your child and can make life easier for mom too.  Guest: Andrea Olson Highlights  11:40 A brief history of why we use diapers 15:50 Montisorri research on the best age window to get our of diapers  29:20 What elimination communication looks like with a baby 46:53 How to be consistent when your child is in daycare  Resources We Mention:  Go Diaper Free Related Episodes:  Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Podcast 054: More Than Kegels: How The Pelvic Floor Is Required For Core Strength, Orgasms, and Elimination with Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, DPT Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Tracey started a backyard city garden and within a few years sold her house to buy land in Texas. All for the love of growing your own food.  This episode shares the mistakes made along the way, what life with a dairy cow is really like and where you can start if homesteading is your dream.  Guest: Tracey Grant Highlights  10:36 Where to start homesteading when you've never done it before 17:17 Farming mistakes to learn from  23:27 Considerations for canning & preserving food 36:47 Methods for housing farm animals  41:15 Life with a dairy cow  56:18 Making cheese with raw milk  1:07:58 Resources for beginning homesteading and growing your own food Related Episodes:  Podcast 012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto's with Tracey Grant, RDN, CWHC Podcast 010: How Regenerative Agriculture Can Save Our Planet with Robby Sansom of Force of Nature Meats Podcast 024: Health Misconceptions Set Straight: Cholesterol, Keto and Meat with Dr. Anthony Gustin Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

There is not a lot of information about the transition to fatherhood - so let's talk about it.  This conversation is with a friend and my husband about their experience along the journey to fatherhood and what it's like becoming a parent.  Guest: Michael Cazayoux Highlights  16:25 Supporting a partner during birth  22:02 Building a circle, mom supports baby, dad supports mom, community sports dad 31:57 Adjusting responsibilities and navigating being a new parent  32:50 Grieving independence and autonomy in fatherhood  Resources We Mention:  Soul Searching Adventures Related Episodes:  Podcast 004: How to Have an Awesome Marriage with Adee and Michael Cazayoux of Working Against Gravity Podcast 039: Motherhood Her Own Way: Self Identity, Marriage, & Intimacy After Birth with Adee Cazayoux Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

This episode is all about sex. Specifically, the sex life of 2 relationship coaches. They share how to keep sex consistent in a long-term relationship.  In part 2 of this conversation with my friends Alexa and Jordan, we get into intimacy and how sex evolves in relationships.  Guest: Alexa and Jordan Bowditch Highlights  7:48 Getting tested for STDs at the beginning of a relationship 12:02 Having a plan for when the sexy days of the relationship aren't as frequent  15:15 The erotic blueprint test  20:00 Exploring BDSM in an accessible way for both partners  30:39 Getting a hotel once a month to have a night of sexual exploration  Related Episodes:  Podcast 110: A Relationship Coach Marriage (part 1): The Hard Conversations, Prioritizing Sex, Fighting with Intention, and Upleveling with Alexa and Jordan Bowditch of Sex and Love, Co. Podcast 077: Learn Your Erotic Blueprint: The Language of Sex and Desire with Kayce Neill Podcast 035: Have More Orgasms, Debunk Society's Sex Myths, and Become Cliterate with Dr. Laurie Mintz Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

A sneak peek into the relationship between 2 relationship coaches. What do sex and love look like for those who made a career helping others thrive in these areas?  My friends Alexa and Jordan join me on this episode to peel back the curtain and give an inside look into how they evolve and grow their relationship.  Guest: Alexa and Jordan Bowditch Highlights  14:30 Building a special and different relationship 18:45 Intentionality around sex  34:43 The impact of having a “teacher” for your relationship 45:12 Not withholding love when things are challenging  51:34 Recognizing your collapsing tendencies Related Episodes:  Podcast 046: The Secrets to Lasting Marriage and Having the Love You Really Want with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, PhD Podcast 056: The Science Of Keeping The Spark Alive with Love and Sex Researcher Dr. Amy Muise Podcast 067: The Unexpected Gifts of Divorce: Coming Home To Yourself with Bryn Daylor Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Ned (use code Carly for 15% off) Complete Show Notes Here

We're talking about all things safe and effective for baby products. How to have a non-toxic nursery & life.  This episode is designed to help you make the best decisions for your family. How to do your own research, where to prioritize, and some tips to make your budget work for a non-toxic life.  Guest: Aida Garcia-Toledo Highlights  12:39 Why a non-toxic lifestyle is more important today than ever before 17:12 The points in life when we are most vulnerable to toxins 22:21 How to prioritize products for your baby and what to look for in your most used products (non-toxic bottles, diapers, car seats & strollers) 40:13 How to have a low-tox home & why performance fabrics are bad  51:05 What greenwashing is and what to look out for  Resources We Mention:  3 Little Plums  Related Episodes:  Podcast 009: Discovering Environmental Toxins and Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Lara Adler Podcast 023: How To Build A Nontoxic Home with Green-Building Expert Andy Pace Podcast 101: A Toxicologist's View On Our Modern World: How to Protect Yourself and Family From Toxin Exposure with Dr. Yvonne Burkhart Podcast: Reducing Your Indoor Air Pollution with Truly Nontoxic Paint Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Why emotional health is reflected in our physical organs. An exploration of the vagus nerve.  Modern science has given us a much deeper understanding of our nervous system. This episode looks at how our physical body is impacted by stress, trauma and other emotional experiences. Guest: Jessica Maguire Highlights  12:45 How the central nervous system operates 14:11 The vagus nerves role in parasympathetic response  29:08 ACEs study (adverse childhood experiences) and the symptoms caused later in life 37:51 The vagus nerve and gut relationship 44:28 Interoception: how we learn to pay attention to sensations and how we regulate 51:34 Regulating through posture and breath Resources We Mention:  jessicamaguire.com Jessica's Vagus Nerve Masterclass  @repairing_the_nervous_system on Instagram Related Episodes:  Podcast 100: The Eyes Are A Window To Your Overall Health: Eye and Brain Connection, Nutrition + Screens, Diagnosing Via Eye Exam, Migraines, Macular Degeneration with Dr. Rudrani Banik Podcast 096: Why Oral Health Is A Full Body Issue: Microbiome, Say No To Fluoride, and Proper Dental Hygiene with Functional Dentist, Dr. Burhenne Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Home births have the same results as hospital births for babies, and better results for mothers.  This episode breaks fears our modern society has around home birth and provides facts and information about the experience of the midwifery model of care  Guest: Charli and Sarah of Hearth and Home Midwifery Highlights  16:39 The midwifery model of care explained, and what it looks like in action  24:43 Important differences between hospital based care and midwifery 32:47 Reasons home birth might not be a good fit  51:28 Respecting oxytocin - why and how this is done 57:15 Addressing the safety concerns for a home birth  Resources We Mention:  @hearthandhomemidwifery on Instagram Home Birth Midwife Podcast  Hearth and Home Birthing Class  Related Episodes:  Podcast 002: Why I Choose Home Birth, with Allison Evans of Branch Basics Podcast 019: Behind the Scenes of Natural Childbirth with Mada Lavey Podcast 084: Blair Jones on Becoming a Mother: “the period of creation”, pregnancy mindset, home birth, and postpartum tips Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Thyroid issues (like most health issues) are full-body issues. How to heal from Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism from a new perspective. Today's guest has new ideas and a holistic approach to healing thyroid issues.  Highlights  13:26 What is happening in the body in a hypothyroid state 17:48 Treating thyroid conditions by looking at the full body picture   24:47 Thyroid hormone production and how to test cells to see if it's adequate 33:18 Is Hashimotos is different than hypothyroidism 44:12 The major pillars of healing the thyroid  52:14 How breath and meditation can be a huge healing factor for the thyroid  Guest: Dr. Eric Baclavage  Resources We Mention:  Book: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown Related Episodes:  Podcast 92: Thyroid Health for Women: Lifestyle, Medication, Pregnancy Screening, Hypothyroidism vs Hashimoto's and Whole Body Impact Podcast 30: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren Podcast 12: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto's with Tracey Grant, RDN, CWHC Podcast 05: Thyroid Healing is Possible: What You Need to Know On Your Journey to Optimal Thyroid Health with Carrie Vitt of Deliciously Organic Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Coming to the end of my third trimester!  Baby is almost here and Austin and I share how the third trimester has been going.  Highlights  8:01 Babymoons: the importance of focusing on your relationship before baby joins and the ideal time to plan one in your pregnancy  12:24 Filling your freezer for postpartum 18:05 Carly's third-trimester diet  22:27 Bodywork and exercise Carly's doing in the third trimester 26:17 Midwifery in the third trimester 49:48 Austin and Carly's plan for the first 40 days postpartum Resources We Mention:  Book: The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin Related Episodes:  Podcast 094: I'M PREGNANT Second Trimester: Birth Classes, Advocating & Second Opinions, Body Image Surprises, Relationship Conflict, and The Hard Parts of the Journey Podcast 086: I'm PREGNANT (pt 2) First Trimester: Finding a Midwife, Testing Options, Lots of Naps, Anxieties & Mental Health  Podcast 085: I'M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn't Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone  Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

“More than half the people in the US don't have a person they can call if they're in crisis - we're not sharing authentically” How ketamine psychotherapy helps us connect with ourselves and integrate into the human experience we're collectively having.  Highlights  8:45 Who psychotherapy might be helpful to  13:47 Ketamine psychotherapy and legal psychedelic therapy in the US 19:28 In a world obsessed with self - we're really not doing well  33:13 Psychedelic: what exactly does it mean and what is it like to experience 44:13 The ketamine psychotherapy treatment process  Guest: Lauren Taus Resources We Mention:  Inbodiedlife.com @lauren.taus on Instagram Related Episodes:  Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health Podcast 062: Our Experience with Kambo: Amazonian Frog Medicine That Heals with Todd Shipman Podcast 011: The Ayahuasca Experience: Relationship Revelations, Finding God, and Deep Healing with Mansal Denton of Sacred Hunting Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

How do you build permanent change with diet, relationships, and life? It's not easy! But the payoff is long-term. My guest today shares how you can break patterns and create permanent change, all while being gentle with yourself.   Highlights  12:49 Shifting from pain motivators to pleasure motivators  17:33 The 3 main factors that interrupt consistency  24:28 Why we self-sabotage  34:53 Valuing your recovery rate over your success rate 43:21 How to build permanent change with diet Guest: Carly Pollack Resources We Mention:  Carlypollack.com Book: Feed Your Soul by Carly Pollack Related Episodes:  Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Seed oils are destroying your health. There are some of the consequences of seed oils on health.  Most Americans consume these inflammatory seed oils (or vegetable oils) at least 3 times a day. This episode shares why they're so bad and what you can do to eliminate them from your diet.  Highlights  16:03 The hateful eight: the key seed oils to avoid 19:05 Why seed oils are bad for the human diet & the chronic diseases they may cause  33:56 Connection between seed oils and brain health (like Alzheimer's) Guest: Dr. Cate Shanahan Resources We Mention:  Book: Deep Nutrition by Cate Shanahan Pufa-Project  Related Episodes:  Podcast 024: Health Misconceptions Set Straight: Cholesterol, Keto and Meat with Dr. Anthony Gustin Podcast 075: What Conventional Doctors Won't Tell You About Treating and Preventing Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Toxins are everywhere - food, makeup, clothes, and unfortunately, it's not always easy to tell what's safe and what's not.  This episode is to help you build up knowledge so you can make toxic-free choices to protect yourself and your family from toxin exposure. Highlights  15:37 Endocrine disrupters: what they are and how chemicals mimic them  17:54 How toxins enter the body: the 5 main routes  20:19 Where toxins accumulate in the body: in fat  22:52 Kids are more sensitive to toxin exposure  33:58 What to avoid and what to look for to protect yourself and your family from toxin exposure 36:12 Why you should check fragrances for phthalates before using them  42:11 BPA-free is not necessarily better  Guest: Dr. Yvonne Burkhart Resources We Mention:  thetoxologymama.com @dryvonneburkart on Instagram Related Episodes:  Podcast 074: Creating A Non-Toxic Home: From EMFs to Interior Design with Ashley Spanovich of Awakening Spaces Podcast 023: How To Build A Nontoxic Home with Green-Building Expert Andy Pace Podcast 009: Discovering Environmental Toxins and Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Lara Adler Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Your eye health is a window into your overall health. There is an eye and brain connection…  eye and gut connection, mental health connection, and even autoimmune & Hashimoto's connection.  Let's take a look -  Highlights  10:29 A functional medicine approach to eye health  12:07 Eye and brain connection  19:41 Thyroid issues showing up in an eye exam 26:31 Macular degeneration: it's increasing likely due to lack of nutrients in our diets  30:23 Migraines and the connection to the eyes  37:46 Mental health and eye health  Guest: Dr. Rudrani Banik Resources We Mention:  The Thyroid Eye Disease Masterclass  Related Episodes:  Podcast 073: Exposing the Failures of the Eyeglass Industry and How to Reduce Nearsightedness (Myopia) without Glasses feat. Jake Steiner Podcast 062: Our Experience with Kambo: Amazonian Frog Medicine That Heals with Todd Shipman Podcast 030: Thyroid Health Matters: Preconception, Pregnancy, Postpartum with Dr. Christine Maren Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

Lyme disease is incredibly common, and yet often diagnosed.  Here's what you need to know about this disease that shows up in so many ways in the body.  Highlights  13:05 What is Lyme disease 18:18 The options to test for Lyme disease 25:57 The treatment options for Lyme 30:04 Parasites, mold and Lyme: why do they often show up together  45:30 The misconceptions about Lyme  Guest: Dr. Jaban Moore, D.C Related Episodes:  Podcast 075: What Conventional Doctors Won't Tell You About Treating and Preventing Cancer with Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, MD Podcast 61: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Podcast 051: Life After Chronic Illness: Lyme, Psychedelics and Bee Venom Therapy with Holly Owens (@Wellthybelly) Podcast 018: The Healing Power of Bee Venom Therapy with Brooke Geahan Founder of The Heal Hive Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

How to make a baby 101. When do you have the best chance of becoming pregnant? 75% of women don't know when the best time in their cycle to conceive is (I didn't). So this episode is to educate women and men on what to do if they want to start their baby journey.  Highlights  8:36 What Ava Bracelet does  21:12 How hormones change during the cycle and when ovulation occurs 50:44 The fertile window and when you have the best chance of becoming pregnant 58:47 What happens when the sperm and egg meet  Guest: Lindsay Meisel Resources We Mention:  Ava Bracelet  Related Episodes:  Podcast 085: I'M PREGNANT: How We Prepped, Pre-Conception Tests and Detox, Our Mindset When Things Didn't Go As Planned, and Low Progesterone with Austin Brawner (my husband) Podcast 065: The Super Powers of Cervical Fluid & Non-Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Podcast 048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF with Dr. Carrie Jones, FABNE, MPH Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

How do you create a business and life that lights you up instead of being stuck going through the motions? Today's guest (and my weirdest friend) Angie Lee shares her journey of identity, business, brand, and life.   Highlights  9:44 How to become an entrepreneur (by accident)  16:03 Identity and personal brand 54:27 Being an adult and living with ADHD  1:05:35 Decision to get breast explant surgery  Guest: Angie Lee Related Episodes:  Podcast 044: Signs from the Universe, Relationship Realness, and Daily Practices for Health with Organic Olivia Podcast 045: Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? Implant Illness, PCOS & Patient Empowerment with Dr. Zen Podcast 061: Health Beyond Food: Detox, Sauna, Sleep and Addressing Childhood Trauma with Dr. Tyler Jean Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Micro Balance (use code Carly for 10% off)  Complete Show Notes Here

What is your regular dentist missing about your overall health? Here's what oral hygiene can tell us about our full body, a new perspective from a functional dentist.  Replaying one of my favorite episodes in a topic often overlooked!  Highlights  14:39 What a visit with a functional dentist looks like and why they won't recommend mouthwash 21:49 Oral health indicators that expose hidden health imbalances 43:18 Daily practices for great oral health 55:58 How a poorly done root canal can wreak havoc on your body Guest: Dr. Mark Burhenne Resources We Mention:  Dr. Burhenne's Website Ask The Dentist on Instagram Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor Article: My Oral Care Routine and the Exact Products I Use Related Episodes:  Podcast 089: Do You (Or Your Baby) Have a Tongue Tie? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Impact on Overall Health with Dr. Chelsea Pinto, DDS of The Breathe Institute Podcast 050: The Connection Between Your Oral Health and Your Hormones with Dr. Leedia Riman, DDS Podcast 052: Functional Orthodontics: How Crooked Teeth and Mouth Breathing are  Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Complete Show Notes Here

From pre-conception to postpartum: pregnancy stories, advice, and experiences from a functional medicine nurse and mom of 2.  Taylor Dukes share her entire experience for both of her pregnancies as well as how she supports patients who are pregnant or looking to get pregnant in her functional medicine practice.  Highlights  6:37 The practice of functional medicine  8:49 Prepping for pregnancy & detoxing 26:30 Taking progesterone & mental fog during pregnancy 38:21 Birthing centers and non-hospital births  42:08 Consider birth preferences over a birth plan  56:32 Listener Q&A Guest:  Taylor Dukes  Related Episodes:    Health Resources Healing Hashimoto's Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Complete Show Notes Here