That Rooted Feeling

In this episode Dr. Brooke Stubbs, introduces her daily journal, the Rooted Formula, which serves as a guide for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With a focus on intention, gratitude, goal-setting, and self-reflection, Dr. Stubbs encourages listeners to build a life that incorporates all their passions and aspirations. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the importance of managing stress during the holiday season. She explains how chronic stress can have negative effects on our health and presents strategies for reducing stress. Dr. Stubbs also emphasizes the significance of self-care, including healthy eating, exercise, and finding time for relaxation. By implementing these practices, we can improve our well-being and enjoy a more joyful and fulfilling holiday season.⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

With so many podcasts and content creators in the world these days, there is a lot of information out there and unfortunately not all of it it good or well-informed. Today's episode contains Dr. Brooke Stubbs' reaction and evidence-based perspectives on some specific health information that seems to be spreading. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode of That Rooted Feeling, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the relationship between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease risk. She also addresses the negative impact of alcohol on the liver, cardiovascular system, and increased cancer risks. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the long-term effects of practicing gratitude on mental and physical health. Listen as she shares various studies that demonstrate how gratitude has benefits such as lowering blood pressure, improving immune function, lowering the risk of diabetes, and reducing stress and depression. Dr. Stubbs also discusses the neural circuitry of the brain and how to have a regular gratitude practice as part of your daily life. Episode Highlights: The benefits of gratitude The brain and gratitude The effects of gratitude on our physiology Gratitude studies and finding How to start a gratitude practice Robert Emmons, Ph.D. on Gratitude and Well-Being https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu/gratitude-and-well-being/ PMID: 33932527 PMID: 26483740 PMID: 18502730 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2006.06.002 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Listen as Dr. Brooke Stubbs discusses the benefits of sauna therapy and its impact on mortality. Episode Highlights: Findings on saunas and the association with fatal cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality What frequency and duration of sauna is linked to the reduced the risk of cardiac death, cardiovascular disease death, and all-cause mortality The various other health benefits of sauna therapy The differences between traditional Finnish saunas and infrared saunas and the potential benefits and risks associated with each. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. PMID: 30239008 PMID: 30239008 PMID: 28441605 PMID: 28441605

In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, explores the advantages of substituting animal protein with plant protein and the profound benefits of a diversified plant-based diet. Listen in to learn more about how and why to incorporate more plant-protein into your diets, without completely disregarding animal proteins, and prioritizing overall wellness. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. PMID: 27479196

In this episode, we dive into the effects of irregular sleep patterns on your overall well-being and the benefits of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. We also discuss the impact of sleep duration on various aspects of your health, including cognitive function, mood, and physical health. Tune in to learn more about the role of sleep regularity and duration in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Episode Highlights: What recent studies show about sleep regularity and duration The importance of sleep for health and longevity Tips for having a more regular sleep schedule Links and Resources: 2023 sleep regularity and duration study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352721823001663?via%3Dihub Healthy Sleep Habits episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zuEvWhysuEb Intermittent Fasting episode https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/vYApU7UtuEb Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

There has been a lot of buzz lately about medications that could potentially make you live longer with a better quality of life and less chronic disease. We've talked about metformin previously on this podcast, but another drug that's getting a lot of mainstream attention right now. That drug is rapamycin. Listen in as we take a deep dive into this medication, how it works, potential anti-aging benefits, and reasons why it hasn't been distributed in the mainstream as an anti aging medication yet. Episode Highlights: Rapamycin's history and how it functions Its use as an anti cancer and anti rejection medication and immunomodulator Its potential role in aging or anti aging Cautions and concerns and side effects Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. Sources: PMID 31586989 PMID 27048303 PMID 36332147 medicalnewstoday.com Harrison et al. 2009 Vellai et al. 2003 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2023.112166 https://doi.org/10.4161/cc.5.18.3288

Why is colon cancer in younger populations on the rise and what can we do about it? Listen in for information and recommendations from a lifestyle medicine perspective. Episode Highlights: The link between diet and colon cancer risk Good vs bad gut bacteria and cancer growth Lifestyle factors that decrease cancer risk Changing screening recommendations and shifting the bigger picture Symptoms of colon cancer What you can do to help decrease your risk Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

The topic of today's episode is medical weight loss and the lifestyle changes that must go along with it. Listen in to learn more about the options that currently exist for medical weight loss, beyond just the popular and mainstream medications like semaglutide. Episode Highlights: Different medications for weight loss and how thy function Side effects and how to monitor them Lifestyle factors important for medical weight loss How Dr. Stubbs works with her patients for medical weight loss Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Breast Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States and the the second most deadly cancer in women as well. In this episode, Dr. Brooke Stubbs shares lifestyle factors that can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer and promote overall health and survivorship. The episode covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, the role of genetics, the influence of diet and supplements, the significance of physical activity, and the impact of the microbiome on breast cancer risk. Listen in and please share this vital information with your loved ones. Episode Highlights: Breast cancer statistics in the United States and worldwide Genetic factors and the role of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations The significance of early screening and genetic testing Lifestyle factors that can reduce breast cancer risk The impact of lifestyle on various mechanisms related to breast cancer risk The role of the estrobolome, gut bacteria that metabolize estrogen, in breast cancer risk The importance of community support and education for breast cancer patients Screening recommendations for breast cancer based on family history and age Links and Resources: Free download - Breast Cancer Support Request Letter rootedfemme.com/cancerresources Plant-based Cookbook https://www.rootedfemme.com/cookbook Breast Cancer resources breastcancer.org Lifestyle and Breast Cancer Episode 23 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/23-lifestyle-and-breast-cancer/id1607375414?i=1000581349433 Microbiome 101 Episode 27 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/27-microbiome-101/id1607375414?i=1000584448798 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Today's episode covers a range of miscellaneous and hot topics like cold plunges, zone 2 exercise, artificial sweeteners, and more. Listen in for a quick round up of helpful information and tips for longevity and well being. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Can stress ever be good for you? In this episode, we're talking about a particular kind of stress that actually might have biologic benefits, positive physiologic benefits for your overall health. Episode Highlights: The definition and origin of the term eustress Eustress vs distress and examples of each Managing stressors/triggers How our perception effects the body's reaction to stress Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Can emotions lead to stress and disease? Today we are exploring the relationship between our circumstances, emotions, and overall health. Our narratives around our life's circumstances can have a profound impact on our well-being. Listen in as I, Dr. Brooke Stubbs, guide you through a series of exercises to help you change your narratives, adopt a more positive outlook, and find gratitude in your life. I truly feel like this kind of work has helped my patients more than any prescription I've ever written. Episode Highlights: The Connection Between Circumstances and Health Emotions and Their Role Changing Narratives The Power of Affirmations and Gratitude Approaching Difficult Conversations The Impact of Mindset on Health Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Green powders have been around for a while but it seems they have become very trendy lately. In this episode,  we're talking about why they're good, why they're not so good, what these supplements are lacking, and my opinion on whether or not you should be having these green powder supplements in your health routine.  NY Times Article "Will ‘Superfood Powders' Actually Make You Healthier?" https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/well/eat/green-superfood-powders.html Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Do you have an Oura Ring or Apple Watch? If so, you can monitor your health outcomes, specifically you heart rate variability. What is heart rate variabiltiy? That is what we are talking about on the podcast today. Listen in to learn what it means and why it's important. Episode Highlights: Your heart and your autonomic nervous system  What heart rate variability is and how it came to be a health marker  What indicates good and bad health in terms of your heart rate variability   How heart rate variability has evolved over the years  How we can improve our heart rate variability   Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Today we are talking about resistance training. Listen in to learn what the research says about how to make sure you are training in a way that supports your specific goals for your muscles and/or strength and how to optimize your efforts.  Episode Highlights:  Motivations, goals, and benefits for resistance training  Helpful information from a recent meta-analysis  How to train for strength goals vs toned muscles  Exercise for longevity and overall health  Recommendations for getting started  Links and Resources Mentioned: Smart scale: https://amzn.to/3KUa7DS Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

The journey to health and wellness is not linear, nor is it black and white or one size fits all. Finding balance and health is a continuum. Today we are talking about how to find what works for you in your life and setting yourself up for success rather than having an all-or-nothing mindset which can actually backfire or delay your progress.   Episode Highlights: The elements of a healthy lifestyle  What is meant by "living on a continuum" Practical tips and examples of ways to improve your lifestyle for optimizing your health Mindset as a crucial component to well being  Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Can you have too much of a good thing? Today we are talking about some things that are benign which can turn toxic when they're consumed in too high of a dose, even things that are actually essential for our body. Rooted Retreat - A day of self-care, relaxation, education, and inspiration Event Link: ⁠⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-retreat-tickets-667723046607?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop⁠⁠ ***Special Offer for Podcast Listeners - Use Discount Code: Rooted20 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

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How healthy is your spine? Today we are talking with Dr. Mike Isseks of Motus Chiropractic about spinal health and why you should be aware of what is going on with your spine and be intentional about maintaining it. Episode Highlights: How modern lifestyle effects our spine  Corrective care and making corrective changes Risk factors for losing the natural curves in our spine  Top 3 things you can do for your spinal health  About Dr Issek's approach and his practice  Connect with Dr. Mike Isseks Website https://motusatx.com/ Instagram @motusatx Rooted Retreat - A day of self-care, relaxation, education, and inspiration Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-retreat-tickets-667723046607?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshwebdesktop ***Special Offer for Podcast Listeners - Use Discount Code: Rooted20 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Are you in a long term relationship? Married? Perhaps you've noticed that things feel different than they did in the very early stages of the relationship. Today I am discussing biological reason for this common experience. Listen in to learn all about the hormones of love and lust. Episode Highlights: The role of estrogen in libido The hormones of reproduction vs the hormones of attraction Short term vs long term relationships and how the hormones differ  The negative impact of stress  Pheromones and their effects beyond attraction Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

What supplements should I take? This is definitely one of the more common questions I get from patients as a lifestyle medicine physician. In this episode I am breaking it down for you with my general opinion on supplements, recommendations for which supplements have shown to be helpful, and some things to be aware and talk to your doctor about.  Episode Highlights: Vitamin/nutrient definciencies and how they show up in the body  What benefits supplements actually provide  Risks and toxicity  Whole food /dietary sources  Vegan plant-based options and consideration   Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

Today we are talking about a very common human experience, constipation, or when your bowels slow down. Listen in as we break down the different factors that lead to constipation, the biochemical or physiologic cause, and some practical tips to help you avoid or improve constipation. Episode Highlights: What a normal bowel movement should feel like Signs of constipation About the colon Factors that cause constipation Diseases and medications that increase risk of constipation When constipation may be more serious Things you can do to help with constipation Links and Resources Hydration episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-hydration/id1607375414?i=1000580613812 Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok at @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠⁠rootedfemme.com⁠ No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

The topic for today's show is fertility and reproductive healthcare. We are joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, co-founder of Fora Fertility and host of the podcast As a Woman. Dr. Crawford is passionate about educating and empowering women and promotes fertility awareness through social media and her YouTube channel. She is also a co-founder of Pinnacle Women in Medicine, a leadership conference that promotes community and leadership for women in medicine and you may have even seen her on billboards in Times Square or as a medical contributor on CNN. Most recently Dr. Crawford has partnered with five other incredible female physicians to establish the nonprofit organization known as Doctors for Fertility, which seeks to educate and advocate for women's health and reproductive rights. Connect with Our Guest Follow Dr. Crawford on Instagram and Tik Tok @nataliecrawfordmd Doctors for Fertility Website https://www.doctorsforfertility.com/ Special Event Info https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooted-retreat-tickets-667723046607?aff=oddtdtcreator Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram and Tiktok @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at ⁠rootedfemme.com No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional.

The topic on sweeteners can be somewhat controversial. Are artificial sweeteners safe? Are natural sweeteners better? If you asked around about what is best you are likely to get some opposing answers. In this episode, I give you my take on sweeteners - natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, and sugar alcohols - as well as some of the studies out there so that you can make your own decision about it. Episode Highlights: About regular refined sugar What happens in our body when we have too much sugar What are artificial sweeteners and how were they developed Different artificial sweeteners and the research behind them Why artificial sweeteners can contribute to weight gain Natural low calorie sweeteners (i.e. stevia) Are natural sweeteners like maple syrup, agave, honey better than the other options? No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram and Tiktok @brookiestubbsmd Book an appointment at rootedfemme.com

Dr. Stubbs talks about 3 types of gluten intolerance. 1. Celiac Disease 2. Gluten Sensitivity 3. Wheat Allergy In this episode you will learn what gluten is and how it can lead to the autoimmune condition known as Celiac Disease (CD), what is required to have the diagnosis of CD, possible reasons why the prevelance of CD is increasing, symptoms of CD, associated symptoms and complications, and what can be done about it. You'll also learn the difference between CD and Wheat Allergy as well as Gluten Sensitivity. Dr. Stubbs gives her opinion as to why she believes gluten sensitivities are over (self) diagnosed, why a "gluten free" diet isn't healthy, and what to do about it if you think you might have a gluten sensitivity. No medical advice given. Please consult a medical professional. Follow Dr. Stubbs on Instagram and Tiktok @brookiestubbsmd. Book an appointment at rootedfemme.com.

What are the factors that affect our aging and can we do anything about it? The answer to both is yes. On today's episode, we will be discussing four major factors that contribute to aging. Listen in to learn what these factors are, how we develop them in our bodies, and what we can do to mitigate the process reversing damage and slowing the hands of aging. Episode Highlights: What causes free radicals or reactive oxygen species and how to alleviate the effects Cortisol and de-stressing techniques Inflammation and diet Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) Lifestyle changes you can make today to slow the aging process and also reduce risk of chronic disease Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Last week we talked about the benefits of exercise and how we know that putting your body through some pro-oxidative stress like exercise is very beneficial with benefits ranging from hormone health to metabolism and immunity. Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The short answer is yes. Listen in to learn what over-exercising can look like, the negative side effects, and how to mitigate the risks of intense exercising. Episode Highlights: Effects on muscles and risk of injury Stress and its effects on immunity, hormone balance, and inflamation What is proper training? Things that can mitigate risk of over-stressing your body Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Exercise is a remarkable thing for our bodies. If you are looking for the motivation to start or restart your favorite exercise regimen, this is the episode for you! Listen in to learn about the many magical things that exercise does for you including some benefits you probably haven't heard before. Episode Highlights: Exercise for weight management, mood, mental health, and cognition How exercise helps bone density Moderate vs high intensity exercise Why cardiovascular health is important Immunity benefits of exercise Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Today's guest is Dr. Anu Sidhu, a full-time family practice doctor in Houston with a passion for passion preventative care, nutrition, advocating for her patientsm, and teaching them the power of self care. Listen in as she shares her personal history and experience with sulfite sensitivity and how she became sulfite free. Episode Highlights: What is a sulfite and why should we avoid them How to locate sulfites in foods How Anu figured out she had a sensitivity and what her symptoms were How to get sulfites out of your diet  The bigger picture, our food system, and education around sulfites The value of fiber as it relates to sulfites Connect with Dr. Anu Sidhu: Website https://sulfitefreelife.com/ Instagram @sulfitefreelife https://www.instagram.com/sulfitefreelife/ Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Metformin is a longtime and widely used used medication often used in cases of diabetes that also has multiple other benefits we're learning about. Listen in to learn more about Metformin, how it works, its uses and benefits, and some exiting things on the horizon for this medication. Episode Highlights: What Metformin is and how it works How it is beneficial for diabetics Fertility benefits Weight loss benefits Potential longevity benefits Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Our chronic disease and cancer rates are so rampant these days that the majority of people will end up with one or more chronic disease. The good news is you can potentially change the outcome of your underlying genes long term by changing what you are exposed to in your environment. Today, I am talking about epigenetics, what is is, and how the body works at the level of our DNA. Listen in to learn more about preventing, restoring, and even reversing negative genetic changes that lead to disease. Episode Highlights: Defining epigenetics and the role in chronic disease and cancer How DNA is expressed How environmental factors effect DNA expression Epigenetics in cancer treatment Specific nutrients we need to support healthy DNA expression Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Today's incredible guest is Transformational Coach, Nikki Sharp. Nikki is my personal coach and has helped me improve my overall wellness. She is a two-time bestselling author of the book's 5-Day Real Food Detox and Meal Prep Your Way to Weight Loss; 28 Days to A Fitter, Healthier You. She's a wellness expert, a transformation coach, and the host of the podcast, A Sharper Life. Listen in as Nikki shares some of her wisdom and gems from her coaching programs. Episode Highlights: Why I sought coaching and where I was at at the time  About what Nikki call the "spiritual onion" and the deep inner work of transformation  The things transformational coaching can help with  What the coaching process is like  Working with subconsious mind and the thinking mind How to get out of a negative mental spiral   Our Guest Nikki's website https://www.nikkisharp.com/ Instagram @nikkisharp  https://www.instagram.com/nikkisharp/ Ultimate Transformation Program https://www.nikkisharp.com/ultimate-transformation-program A Sharper Life podcast https://www.nikkisharp.com/podcast Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

In this episode, I am introducing the concept of neuroplasticity. This is a big topic that is currently being studied heavily and for good reason. Our brains have the capacity to change both structurally and functionally. Why is this relevant to health and wellness? We now know that we can actually retrain our brains and heal ourselves through our thoughts and our mindset and mindfulness practices. Listen in to learn more about neuroplasticity. Episode Highlights: Defining neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity at different stages of our lives The structural and functional changes that can happen Emotional states and neuroplasticity improving mental and physical health through neuroplasticity Trauma and depression and neuroplasticity How I use this information when working with clients Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Joining the show today is Dr. Carolyn Moyers, a board certified OB Gyn and founder of Sky Women's Health in Fort Worth, Texas. Sky Women's Health is a unique patient-centered, collaborative care practice for women of all ages offering a place where women are truly seen and heard rather than dismissed as is often the case in the healthcare system. Listen in as Dr. Moyers shares her expertise in this fascinating conversation about hormone health, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy.  Episode Highlights: The fears around hormone replacement therapy  Symptoms of menopause  Benefits of HRT  HRT and breast cancer risk  Different treatment options available Side effects and risks of hormone therapy  Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Estrogen Matters book https://www.amazon.com/Estrogen-Matters-Hormones-Menopause-Well-Being/dp/0316481203/ Rosy app https://meetrosy.com/ Sex Talks book https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Talks-Five-Conversations-Transform/dp/1668000016 You Are Not Broken book https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Broken-Should-ing/dp/154452434X Instagram @skywomenshealth https://www.instagram.com/skywomenshealth/ and @drcarolynmoyers https://www.instagram.com/drcarolynmoyers/ Sky Women's Health Website ⁠https://skywomenshealth.com/ ⁠ Sky Women podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skywomen Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/⁠

Can you consume soy safely? Soy has been a topic of conversation and studies for decades now. Still, there is a lot of confusion around whether soy provides health benefits. Today we are taking a deep dive into the subject of soy and hormone effects. Episode Highlights:  The nutritional composition of soy  Soy and menopause  Soy and breast cancer  Soy and fertility  Male effects of soy  Evidence of benefits from soy  Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/⁠ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/ Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5188409/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10449602/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22433977/

So you've taken the leap and made the commitment to living healthier with adjustments to your lifestyle that include the foods you eat ...but how will you convince your kids to also get on board with these changes? We've got you covered. Listen in for practical tips and recommendations for getting your kids to eat healthier with you.  Episode Highlights:  How to get started and make the transition  How to talk to your kids about nutrition and eating habits  Examples of healthy meals for kids  Ideas for picky eaters  Portions and timing of meals for kids  Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠⁠ Follow Dr. Brooke Stubbs and That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @brookiestubbsmd https://www.instagram.com/brookiestubbsmd/ and @thatrootedfeeling ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Did you know that positive social connections contribute to longevity and overall health? It's true! Relationships are another lifestyle factor that impact our well-being. In this episode, we will take a deep dive into the importance of positive relationships and how to cultivate them.  Episode Highlights: Why close personal relationships are important for our health  How changing lifestyle factors effects all of our relationships  How relationships help us grow  Surrounding yourself with positive relationships and people who support your lifestyle and goals  Conflicts and communication Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs ⁠https://www.rootedfemme.com/⁠ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit ⁠https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/⁠ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @thatrootedfeeling ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

There are so many factors at play when it comes to fertility, and many of those things are out of our control, but I like to put some control back into the hands of my patients with lifestyle adjustments. Lifestyle factors are something we can influence and today I am going to break it down with actionable information and recommendations for how to improve fertility outcomes as we age. Episode Highlights: The different factors that impact fertility The role of maternal age Nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, and mindset Alcohol, medications, and caffeine What male partners can do to improve fertility outcomes Resources: As a Woman podcast https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/podcast Dr. Natalie Crawford on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/NatalieCrawfordMD Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @thatrootedfeeling https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

On this episode, Brooke takes you through a practice that will help you design a beautiful life in everyone aspect. Listen in as she details the practice step-by-step with examples. Headings from the practice outlined in this episode: Health Physical Fitness/Appearance Career Finances Love Social Family Community Fun Possessions Emotional Lifestyle Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @thatrootedfeeling https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Today's guest is Dr. Ellen Reed, best-selling author of Relentless Solution Focus, Co-Founder of Level Up, a performance coaching mobile app, and for the last 15 years she has worked as a top performance coach alongside renowned coach, Dr. Jason Selk. Listen in as Dr. Reed shares information and inspiration for shifting from being problem focused to solution focused and the incredible benefits of doing so. Episode Highlights: What is Relentless Solution Focus? What the current research on optimism can teach us What 'problem centric thought' is and the effects it has on our body Tools and techniques you can implement now to be more optimistic The pitfalls of perfectionism and how to overcome it Shifting from problem focus to solution focus Connect with Dr. Ellen Reed Website https://relentlesssolutionfocus.com Instagram @drellenreed https://www.instagram.com/drellenreed/ App https://levelupgameplan.com/ Email: Ellen@jasonselk.com Work with Dr. Brooke Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @thatrootedfeeling https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

This episode is the first in a new series called "We Are Rooted Femme" in which women on health journeys will share their stories. Today we hear fromAusten Clements, the office manager at my practice Rooted Femme here in Austin. In the short time since she started working here her life has changed dramatically. Listen in to here how it has changed and why. Episode Highlights: What drew Austen to the practice and the office manager job Maintaining well-being at work What changes she made and the difference it has made Making the transition to plant based Austen's website https://sibylhome.com/ Work with Dr. Stubbs https://www.rootedfemme.com/ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: @thatrootedfeeling https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Are you up to date on your screening exams? There are so many diseases which, if we get early screenings for, can be treated and potentially we can reverse or prevent the long term complications of these diseases. Listen in to hear about the different screenings available and the current recommendations and if you need you, use this information to inspire you to talk to your doctor and make an appointment for a screening exam. Episode Highlights: Why screening exams are important in treatment and prevention The role of lifestyle factors The different exams and recommendations for when you should have them Screenings specific for women and for men Statistics for the effectiveness of screening exams Vaccinations in adulthood To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Joining the show today is Prep to Your Door founder, Heather Emerson. In 2016, after wrapping up a career in fashion in New York City, Heather cashed out her 401k savings to start Prep To Your Door, an amazing company that delivers organic, plant-based meals to customers in Austin and Houston. Listen in as Heather shares about how plants have helped her in her healing journey, founding Prep to Your Door, and the Rainbow Reset program to heal and restore your gut microbiome. Episode Highlights: Heather's personal journey of trauma and mental health issues and healing with plant foods Getting off medication as a result of food The rainbow reset and resetting your gut microbiome The importance of considering lifestyle factors other than diet when healing Why we get cravings Connect with Heather Emerson: Instagram: @theheatheremerson https://www.instagram.com/theheatheremerson/ and @preptoyourdoor https://www.instagram.com/preptoyourdoor/ Website: preptoyourdoor.com To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Welcome back! Today I am joined by Dr. Nichelle Haynes to talk about mental health and lifestyle, the relationship between them, and what research is available today. Listen in as she shares her experience, insight, and tips. Episode Highlights: About psychiatrists, their scope, treatments, and some misconceptions Why mental health matters Are medications overprescribed? Starting or stopping SSRIs The relationship between mental health and health outcomes Lifestyle factors and their effect on mental health Connect with Dr. Haynes: Clinic website rpcclinic.com Instagram @dr.nichellehaynes https://www.instagram.com/dr.nichellehaynes/ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Welcome back! Today I am joined by Dr. Anne Sharkey to talk about the weight loss medication, semaglutide. In our conversation, Anne shares her personal story of using semaglutide and we also go deep into how it works, who it benefits, and some of the studies currently available. Episode Highlights: What is semaglutide and the basics of how it works The benefits and who it is good for Availability, protocols, and costs Concerns and side effects Anne's personal experience and results Connect with Dr. Sharkey: Website northaustinfeet.com Instagram @drsharkey_dpm https://www.instagram.com/drsharkey_dpm/ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Colon cancer effects so many of us these days. The good news is you can positively affect your risk of colon cancer with diet and lifestyle. On today's episode, we are talking about what these lifestyle factors are, how they play a role in colon cancer risk, as well and some insights on how we can dramatically reduce our risk. Episode Highlights: Current recommendations for colon cancer screenings What foods lower our risk of colon cancer Foods associated with increased risk of colon cancer How to appraoch lifestyle changes and be successful at them The role of other lifestyle factors such as exercise and sleep in colon cancer risk To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Today's guest is Dr. Amy Shah, a double board-certified medical doctor and wellness expert specializing in food allergies, hormones and gut health. She is know at the @fastingmd on Instagram and is the author of "I'm So Effing Tired," a popular book and guide to conquering burnout and increasing your energy. Listen in as we discuss her personal story of burnout and the dramatic event that turned things around. We also go deep into hormone health and, of course, fasting. Episode Highlights Advice for someone feeling stuck in a cycle of burnout and not feeling good The role of hormones and balancing them Why some hormone fluctuations don't show up on regular bloodwork The warning signs to pay attention to that could be hormone imbalance How to heal hormone imbalance naturally with out necessarily taking hormones About intermittent fasting, the benefits, and the criticisms What is circadian fasting? Fasting and women's health Connect with Dr. Amy Shah Website: amymdwellness.com Instagram: @fastingmd https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd/ "I'm So Effing Tired" book https://amymdwellness.com/pages/order-amys-book "I'm So Effing Hungry" book https://amymdwellness.com/pages/book-launch This episode is sponsored by Mayawell. Use code ThatRooted Feeling when shopping at https://drinkmayawell.com to save 25% off one case. To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/

Today's guest is the author of New York Times best-seller, Fiber Fueled and the new Fiber Fueled Cookbook, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (also known as Dr. B!). In this fascinating conversation we dive deep into gut health, the crucial role of plants in our diet, and what it means to live a Fiber Fueled life. Listen in as Dr. B shares his tips and advice for incorporating more plants into your diet and provides insights about gut health and healing food intolerances. Episode Highlights Working with healthcare providers when going plant-based or making lifestyle changes Tips for starting a plant-based diet that are safe and simple Empowering yourself with information and tips for getting good information online The Golden Rule for eating plant foods Why plants are important for gut health How to increase fiber slowly Causes of food intolerancesbnd healing them About Zoe testing and technology Advice and tips for parents to get more plants into your children's diet Connect with Dr. B Website theplantfedgut.com Instagram @theguthealthmd https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthmd/ To learn more about Brooke Stubbs, MD and That Rooted Feeling visit https://www.thatrootedfeeling.com/ Follow That Rooted Feeling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatrootedfeeling/