Just Enjoy Health with Dr. Meghan Birt

Hey friend- I haven't put out a podcast in a long time and I thought this chapter of podcasting was over because they take so much time.  But sometimes we neeed to clear our mind and ask if we can do things differently. And that is where this podcast idea was born.  I want to put out mini episodes, like you and I are chatting on Voxer. They will be short and sweet (15-25 minutes) and will allow me to go into a little more details versus IG stories. And you can listen on your phone anywhere and play it on 1.25x speed.  Let me know what you think and what topics you want me to share about simplifying your health!  If you aren't already, follow me on Instagram

This episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram. You can check out the video recording here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMpCLyJteR/ This is the 3rd update all about Dr. Meghan's Myo journey. This episode covers the recent steps Dr. Meghan has taken, the SOMA appliance that Dr. Meghan will be getting soon and some Q+A from Instagram followers. 

This episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram with Myofunctional Therapist Cara Cooper, RDH. For more detailed information about some of the things Dr. Meghan shared in this episode, check out her Instagram @drmeghanbirt and take a look at the My Myo Journey and Airway/Tongue highlights. You can also find more about Cara Cooper, RDH on Instagram @mymyospot. 

This episode is the audio from a live stream Dr. Meghan did on Instagram all about the start of her myofunctional journey with tongue tie, sleep disordered breathing, and chronic fatigue. For more detailed information about some of the things Dr. Meghan shared in this episode, check out her Instagram @drmeghanbirt and take a look at the My Myo Journey and Airway/Tongue highlights. 

Having good blood sugar balance is so important for our health. Balancing my blood sugar is something I have been working on for the last 6 months to a year. Now that I know my blood sugar better, I have seen improvements in my health and sleep. I wish I would have done more to balance my blood sugar earlier in my health journey. I have used the traditional finger prick method for testing blood sugar and recommend it. I had the opportunity to try out a continuous monitor and it was so interesting to collect that data and compare to the finger prick method. I do want to clarify, when we talk about blood sugar, we are not talking about diabetes. Your body can need more blood sugar balance without any symptoms of diabetes. We are looking at functional levels of blood glucose.

Living a healthy or holistic lifestyle can be overwhelming. There is so many things you can implement and try and it is easy to feel like everyone else has it more figured out than you do. But that is simply not true! I am not perfect when it comes to living this way but I have learned so much over the last decade. In this episode, I want to share 10 things I wish I would have know when I first started living this healthy lifestyle. I have learned a lot along the way and made some mistakes but those mistakes taught me things and got me to where I am today. I hope this episode is helpful to you in your healthy living journey and that you can avoid some of the mistakes that I made along the way.

You have tested your home and have found mold. Now what? You need to have the mold properly remediated. Finding someone who knows how to do this properly is easier said than done. Many professionals claim to be able to remediate mold but not many can do it properly. There are specific steps and processes that need to happen to throughly and properly remediate mold in your home. In this episode, I brought in the expert in mold remediation, Michael Rubino. Michael is an air quality remediation specialist and a renowned leader in the mold and remediation space. He is the president of HomeCleanse and Author of The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Removal. He is also a council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC and a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association. Michael Rubino's Website: www.themoldmedic.com. HomeCleanse Change the Air Foundation Follow Michael on Instagram @themichaelrubino

Living in a home that could be making you sick is a reality for a lot of people. It happened to me when we moved to our current house. My symptoms flared and my health crashed. Only to find out that a bacteria from our sump pump was making me sick. Listen more about that here. Through my experience, I learned a lot about testing your house for mold and mycotoxins and what to look for. But I don't know it all. I brought in an expert in the field to interview today to give you a deep dive into testing your home to see if your home could be making you sick. Brian Karr is a second generation indoor environmental consultant. He specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions. He knows how to test and remediate mold and mycotoxins in your home. Related Links & Resources: Follow Brian Karr on Instagram @moldfinders Listen to Brian Karr's Podcast, #moldfinders: RADIO Find more about Brian Karr at www.yesweinspect.com JEH Podcast Ep. 137: My Mold Story

I know so many of you are you like me. Many of you are walking through chronic illness and working on your healing naturally. I know many of you are also like me in the areas of being a stay at home mom, work from home mom or homeschooling mom. In this episode, I am giving you a look into what my days look like as I heal my body and hold many titles. Spoiler alert, I don't do it all by myself!

If you have been living with chronic illness or symptoms it is likely that you have heard "It's all in your head" from a doctor before. If you have heard this, I know that you are not making this up. Doctors are often times will say this because what you are describing doesn't fit in their diagnosis box or have they don't have a pharmaceutical to fix it. We are going to dive deep into your brain and nervous system and how interconnected everything is. We are also going to look to the Bible. The Lord give us wisdom when it comes to our health in the Bible.

In this episode, I am interviewing Jennie Hoglund about Homeopathy. Jennie is a graduate of the 4-year Classical Homeopathy training program at Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy in Minneapolis, MN, and is now a classroom teacher and clinic supervisor at NAH. She is also an Integrative Provider with Pregnancy and Postpartum Support MN, and has a special interest in clients with postpartum mood disorders. Additionally, Jennie holds the CCH credential (Certified Classical Homeopath) through the Council for Homeopathic Certification, a national organization. Homeopathy is something I have used a little bit in our home and something I have always wanted to be more knowledgeable about. Homeopathy is something that comes under the umbrella of holistic or natural. As a chiropractor, we didn't have specific training in homeopathy. Homeopathy involves using diluted doses of natural substances to stimulate a healing response in the body. The word homeopathy means like cures like. There are over 5000 homeopathic remedies. Listen to learn more about how to start using homeopathies in your home.

The healthcare system today primarily looks at and treats symptoms. They never ask the questions to dig deeper to figure out the most fundamental cause of symptoms or illness. It is just bandaid fix after bandaid fix without actually getting to the root cause of the problem. You won't be able to heal unless you get to the root of the problem. In healing, we want to dig deep and ask why to get to the root cause of our symptoms. If we can heal the foundation, that will help the symptoms to go away. We want to pull back the onion. Keep asking "Why?" And truly find the source of our symptoms. I hope this episode is encouraging to you to get to the root cause of your symptoms. Keep asking "why?".

In today's culture we hear conflicting information on how we should be eating. We hear this diet or that diet is superior and will help you achieve all your health goals. Then on the other side we hear the opposite. That you don't need a particular diet to be healthy. And you can be healthy at any size. This just leads to an unhealthy mindset around food. Food is good and so nourishing for your body. It is important to have a good mindset around food. You can decide to eat well and it doesn't have to be linked to a particular diet. Listening to your body and knowing your current physiology is important when it comes to diet. I believe that food freedom is so important and can drive health. I hope this episode is encouraging to you wherever your are in your health journey.

When you think your house may have mold, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to test. I get it! I was there in the last year trying to figure out why my house was making me feel so sick.  In this episode, you will hear about ways to look for mold in your house and how to test your house for mold. Then once you know if mold is an issue or not, how to start the remediation process and well trained experts who can help you.  With mold, it is so important to find someone who will properly remediate the mold. Most remediation experts won't properly get rid of the mold and will instead use the kill and encapsulate method. This method can help but don't fully get rid of the problem.  See more at: https://meghanbirt.com/2022/01/ep-138-how-to-test-your-house-for-mold/

We are back on the podcast from a break that was longer than anticipated. In episode 136, I told you a little about my health crash in July 2020 and why I needed to take a break from the podcast to focus on my health. Well, the journey to get me feeling better and increase my capacity has been a long one. On this episode, I share all about my big health crash in 2020, learning about CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) and steps I have been taking to feel better. Enjoy!

I'm currently sweating in my sauna and supporting my body's ability to detox and what a better way than that to do this update. Now it's just where to start in my long health update. After 5 years of the Just Enjoy Health podcast, I've decided it's time to take a break until I have the capacity to come back and bring you more episodes. It's the end of a season, not the end of the podcast.

Jessica Hottle is a fitness motivator, coach, speaker, and believer in Christ. She joins us today to share how her journey to health followed the typical path until she was tired of going from doctor to doctor. She jumped off the crazy train and followed her intuition to forge her own path toward health!

Are you constantly stressed? Kristen Bowen, mother to six, and grandmother to seven, is no stranger to taking care of others, but taking care of herself wasn’t always at the top of her list. A traumatic surgery and raising teenagers changed all that. Suddenly she realized that self-care is vital to being able to care for others. Kristen joins us today to share her story and one of the keys to her healing. She is talking about the importance of magnesium, and how it has played a pivotal role in her life since she was introduced to the idea of soaking in it. Kristen has even shared a generous coupon with our listeners so you can experience the magnificent benefits for yourself!

Did you know that the mold from that same water leak can wreak havoc on your body as well? The symptoms are largely general and could be attributed to many other things, or worse yet, make you feel as though you’re crazy when trying to find the source of why you feel so out of sorts. Join us as we discuss common sources of mold, the signs & symptoms of mold exposure, and how to test for mold in your home with Dr. Ann Barter, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner.

I’m so excited to share my conversation with Dr. Ashley Turner because we are digging into how stewardship and healthy living go hand in hand. Dr. Ashley started out as an elementary education teacher, but quickly found a passion in natural health and functional medicine as her family endured trial after trial in their health. She shares their journey, discovering their daughters suffered from PANDAS and PANS syndromes, and how their decision for stewardship of their body and home has brought healing.

As we all know, I’m a big fan of healthy living, and today we are getting to talk about another thing I love, cereal! After Margaret Wishigrad and her husband had their son, they were researching finger food for him, and realized that there wasn’t a cereal on the market they were comfortable giving him. They set out to change that, and Three Wishes Cereal was born!

How are you prioritizing your health in a positive way? Angie Tolpin is a homeschooling mom of 8 with another baby on the way and is also an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and co-host of the Courageous Parenting podcast.We are talking about the ways you can make health a priority in your household and for your family without creating an idol out of it. You’re going to discover how communication with your spouse and family is an important part of creating a household that is healthy and still God centered.

Electro Magnetic Frequency (EMF) or Electro Magnetic Radiation (EMR)  are all around us and figuring out how to reduce our exposure to them can seem overwhelming. Since we can’t see EMFs, we tend to do nothing to shield ourselves from them, when in reality, there’s a lot we can do. I’m offering some practical tips that you can start today in your home to reduce your EMF exposure and help protect your family. There is biological evidence that EMFs can cause or be a contributing factor to decreasing your immune functions, stress functions, ADHD, fertility, DNA damage and much more. With EMFs being everywhere you look, from wifi in a bus to bluetooth everything, it’s important that you are armed with power and are educated in what you can do to protect yourself. The more you can do to take a burden off your body, so you don’t feel so bogged down by interference, the better it is.

You already know what a big proponent I am of sauna therapy. I have a Solo Sauna from Sunlighten and love it. Infrared heat is an invisible part of the sun's spectrum which actually penetrates into the tissues and gives you a whole host of benefits that we are going to explore. Okay, I won’t make you sweat it out any longer. Let’s dive in! 

Are you ready for healthier, hydrated and glowing skin?  Beautycounter prioritizes clean and safe beauty products that perform. Today we are talking about a brand new Beautycounter product that just launched this week: All Bright C Serum. Due to the combination of Vitamin C, Turmeric, and a superfruit called Camu Camu, All Bright C Serum is absolutely a game changer for brighter skin, and it works almost instantly.

Do you struggle with constant exhaustion? I'm so excited to share today's podcast! I sit down with Caroline Potter, a brilliant blogger and mother with a goal of helping others cultivate conscious living. She focuses on empowering women to live happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives through simplifying the chaos. In this episode of the podcast, Caroline will share her story and how it led her to a deep understanding of adrenal health. She’s sharing great tips to rid yourself of adrenal fatigue and boost energy. She also created a workshop called the Adrenal Collective that, personally, has been empowering on my health and wellness journey.

I get asked often about the different types of products Beautycounter offers, and what I recommend for the various skin types. So this week on the podcast, I’m talking all about one of our most beloved lines... Countermatch! I’ll cover exactly what this line is designed to do, who it's best suited for, what the steps of use are, and the MANY benefits it comes with. I even dig into a little science behind the Biomimic technology behind Countermatch.

Do you struggle growing your faith through chronic illness. Whether you suffer or you know someone who suffers, having faith during such a hardship can be so difficult. In today's episode we talk with Phylicia Masonheimer. She stresses that when things don’t go as planned, even with prayer, that there is still purpose and God has something he is doing through each of these moments.  Has your relationship with God helped your health journey?

Who’s ready for a food freedom pep talk? Today, I’m going to be your healthy living and food freedom cheerleader! At the beginning of the year, we often feel overwhelmed by big New Year’s resolutions regarding our food choices. We try to dive in head first to the newest fad diet – keto, gluten free, paleo, you name it! I’m going to share a few secrets that will de-stress your healthy living journey and lead you to food freedom because each of us are individuals and our diets should be unique to us!

Today we’re talking about insulin resistance and blood sugar balance. The science behind glucose and insulin can seem overwhelming, but today I’m going to break it all down and teach you how to take charge of your health and wellness. We’ll talk about insulin resistance and how to prevent it, blood sugar balance, increasing insulin sensitivity, and strategies to promote improved health. It’s never too late to start your path to healthier living!

Angie Tolpin is a homeschooling mom of 8 with another baby on the way and is also an author, speaker, pastor’s wife, and co-host of the Courageous Parenting podcast. Angie’s passion is in leaving a Kingdom focused legacy and loves to encourage moms through her Christian postpartum course and the offer of redeeming childbirth. We are talking about the ways you can make health a priority in your household and for your family without creating an idol out of it. You’re going to discover how communication with your spouse and family is an important part of creating a household that is healthy and still God centered. 

Have you discovered Countertime from Beautycounter? This amazing new “better with age” regimen helps to achieve the boost in hydration that we all need. Countertime has 6 products which make up an Asian-inspired regimen, all with science behind them. Discover which products are right for you, and how to best apply them so that you can start your journey to a bright, youthful glow with clean, natural products. Let’s talk about the benefits of a Countertime regimen!

Have you seen the headlines of heavy metals in baby food? In this week’s podcast, I’m diving into what the issue really is, what the research really says and what brands can really be trusted. When it comes to what you give your baby, you want to do your research and go beyond just the headlines (they can be so misleading).  So - let me help clear up the confusion, and give you everything you need to make an informed decision about what to feed your little one!

In this week’s podcast I discuss 4 different ways to get better sleep, that you may have never considered. I had to dig deep to get good sleep again, and found some ways that could helpp you too.   

This week on the podcast I am sharing all about my journey with Beautycounter. Using Beautycounter products has changed my skin, and building a Beautycounter business has changed my life. But ultimately, this is my story about why I signed up with Beautycounter as a consultant 4.5 years ago and my business journey along the way. It has been a wild and surprising ride. 

I have JUST the thing for you pregnant and postpartum mothers… In this podcast I interview Catherine Middlebrooks. She gives us everything you need to know about how to heal your core using yoga and her 3R approach to healing. This is a great listen if you are in this season of life. Also, I share a lot about healing from both of my c-sections.  

Ever wondered about the gut-brain connection and how it can affect your everyday life? Well today I have Susie Garden on the podcast who will help us breakdown the connection and why it's important to keep our gut healthy! Not only does she share her journey on this episode, but she is going to be sharing some really interesting information about how your gut health can either positively or negatively affect your brain function.

Seriously - do you remember Denise? She was like THE fitness queen of the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. She had TONS of at-home workout videos from everything including dance fitness and pilates. She is an icon of health and fitness and has been in the industry for over 30 years. AND TODAY - I’m talking with her on the podcast. So grab your leotards, tights, and headbands and take a listen!

Is being healthy around the holidays realisitic? Here's the thing, you can still make memories, enjoy your traditions, and savor your holiday season - while making healthy decisions.  And this week’s podcast is all about how to do that! I am going to be sharing some simple ways to make sure your holiday season is as enjoyable as it is happy.

Have you been wondering if carb cycling and intermittent fasting are really as healthy as everyone says they are? Want to know which pre and post workout nutrition supplements are ACTUALLY necessary and which are a waste of your money? Wondering what EMF exposure is and if it’s something you should be worried about? Is the baby led weaning process stressing you out? Have questions about how to do it well? WELLLLLLL….. If you answered yes to any of the above, then you should check out today's episode where I cover so many commonly asked questions!

Are you looking for simple ways to feed your family healthy? In this episode I breakdown 10 hacks you can start implementing into your life and into your week. Whether you're a single college student, a mom of 1 or 4, when you're eating healthy you're spending more time in the kitchen. While eating healthy is very important there are many other important aspects of living a healthy life that don't involve food. These 10 hacks will put healthy meals on the table seamlessly and give you more time enjoying your family!

How important are supplements in your daily life? In a perfect world, taking supplements would not be necessary. In this imperfect world we live in, adding supplements to you and your family's daily lives is very important. In this episode I break down the good and the bad of supplements and the ones I love the most!

There is so much info out there about what “healthy living” looks like. It can be incredibly confusing and feel totally overwhelming when you want to start making healthier decisions for you and your family. You aren’t alone. Slow progress is okay, and you’ve totally got this, my friend! Tune in for a little encouragement if you are feeling weary or if you want a little push to keep pursuing your own healthy living journey!

Grocery shopping on a budget can be stressful. Are you spending too much? Not enough? Plus there's so many factors to consider when figuring out your grocery list. In this episode I'm discussing what plan we follow as a family and why there's no one way to meal plan, grocery shop or budget. Allowing flexibility and knowing what works for your family is so important in making eating health on a budget work!

As we get ready to head into a new school year I'm going to share some simple and effective things you can do right now to make sure your family's immune systems are strong enough to keep you healthy all year long! You can click here to check out the show notes.  

Right now there is a LOT of information out there telling you all kinds of ways to live a healthier lifestyle - it can be a little overwhelming! Where do you start? What do you change? In this episode I'm sharing my #1 tip for reducing the overwhelm and simplifying the process of making healthier choices for yourself and your family. This episode has been sponsored by Beautycounter, my preferred choice for safer skincare and clean beauty!

In this episode I’m joined by my friend Amber Bibelheimer, a wife, mama and Certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss Coach and we are chatting all about finding food freedom and learning to nourish and strengthen your body while focusing on progress over perfection. We're covering things like intermittent fasting, carb cycling, effective exercise strategies, and SO much more! Click HERE for episode show notes and HERE to join our online community. 

In this episode I’m joined by Cassy Joy Garcia of FedAndFit.com to talk about some simple, practical ways to eat healthy, save time and money, actually enjoy what you’re eating, and learn how to listen to your body. For episode show notes visit http://meghanbirt.com/2019/04/ep-104-cook-once-eat-all-week-with-cassy-joy-garcia. To join the Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175. 

Just because you know you need to make changes in your health, doesn't always mean you have the motivation to make it happen. In this episode Dr. Meghan is sharing some practical ideas to help you consistently make healthier choices in your everyday life. You'll find show notes for this episode at: http://meghanbirt.com/2019/02/ep-103-how-to-make-healthy-choices-when-you-lack-motivation To join the Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175

Being an educated consumer is important, especially when it comes to choosing the products you put on and in your body. In this episode Dr. Meghan shares everything you need to know about why it’s time to make the switch to using safer, cleaner products. You'll find show notes for this episode at: http://meghanbirt.com/2019/02/ep-102-why-choosing-safer-products-is-so-important To join the Just Enjoy Health community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175

A conversation with former NFL football player Asher Allen to discuss practical ways to best support men's health, including specific recommendations for nutrition, supplements, exercise and lifestyle. For episode show notes visit: http://meghanbirt.com/2019/02/ep-101-how-to-support-your-husbands-health-with-asher-allen To join our online community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1489325054713175