the empowered podcast

Are you one of many affected by the current mental health crisis? Do you often feel sad, anxious, stressed, or alone? In this episode, Austin and Erin sit down to chat with Amy Work, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist. Amy helps kids, teens, and adults dealing with mental health issues cultivate self-compassion. To learn more or reach out to Amy R. Work, LCMHC, RPT, visit her website at www.renewedcounseling.net. Amy is licensed in the state of NC and serves clients in that area. Resources: Kids feelings wheel Association for Play Therapy Find out what steps you need to take to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. Order your mental vitality DX test today!

It's been two years since COVID-19 began spreading in the U.S., and while we've learned a lot about the virus behind it all, there are still new questions – and answers – every day. On this episode of the empowered podcast, we have special guest Dr. Steve Kleiboeker, a PhD Scientist within the Eurofins community. We'll reflect on where we've been in this pandemic (COVID-19 and all its variants, along with developments in vaccinations and testing) and discuss where we are now, including the recent spike in cases. How do the numbers stand as we speak? It's important to play it safe. Order our at-home COVID-19 PCR Test (FDA-Authorized) today!

Firefighters face many hazards in their everyday jobs – but “forever chemicals” in their environment could be putting their health at even greater risk. On the empowered podcast, our panel of experts explores how the firefighting community is regularly exposed to PFAS forever chemicals. We'll dive into the evidence-based links to long-term health issues, and chat about the best way to self-test for more than 40 compounds in the blood from anywhere in the U.S. Order our self-collected PFAS Exposure™ Blood Test today!

Could your diet be impacting your energy levels? And could balancing your blood sugar give you the boost you need to get through your day? On this episode of the empowered podcast, Austin and Erin sit down with Ginny Reddick Streib, a nutrition and wellness coach, to get the scoop on how you can keep those blood sugar levels in check to feel your best. Order your Diabetes Risk (HbA1c) Test and our brand new Inflammation, Heart & Diabetes Risk Test today!

Spoiler alert: weight loss isn't everything when it comes to achieving your health goals. Today on the podcast, we ditch the scale and chat with Brittany Jones, a registered dietitian, about the weight-inclusive movement and how it can transform how you think about health and wellness. In today's diet-obsessed culture, it can be hard to know whether you've slipped into an unhealthy relationship with food and weight. Take Brittany's 2-minute quiz and check-in with yourself and your attitudes about food, nutrition, and wellness: https://www.fyrebox.com/play/e2do9jdbebxye7jl0l/ * *This by no means should be used as a diagnostic tool - it is simply a quick 2-minute check-in that you can do with yourself. Shop Tests: https://empowerdxlab.com/products

Back in episode 23, we covered what happens when your thyroid doesn't produce enough hormone – but what happens if your thyroid is overactive and produces too much hormone? In this episode of the empowered podcast, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take on hyperthyroidism and Graves disease – exploring what it is, how it gets diagnosed, and what you can do to take action. Order your Advanced Thyroid Test today!

Struggling with the winter blues? On this episode of the empowered podcast, we dive into seasonal affective disorder, explore how it affects your mood during the colder months, and find out what you can do to fix it. Test your vitamin D or mental vitality levels from the comfort of your home.

Wondering how certain chemicals in your environment may impact your health? On this special edition of the empowered podcast, our panel of experts explores where PFAS chemicals like PFOA (C8), PFOS and GenX are lurking in your environment, and discuss how you can test your levels from the comfort of home. Click here to order the first ever self-collected PFAS Exposure Blood Test from empowerDX. Qualitatively assess more than 40 forever chemicals with a single kit. Request bulk PFAS orders here.

Got questions about the Omicron variant? This week, we're doing a special update on the empowered podcast with Dr. Steve Kleiboeker, PhD, who helped develop the most sensitive PCR test on the market. Together, we'll find out what the new variant is, what it means for the pandemic, and what you can do to take action. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this episode of the empowered podcast, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes return to their discussion about Hashimoto's Disease. What are some popular misconceptions about Hashimoto's Disease? How is it diagnosed? The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this episode of the empowered podcast, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes chat with the rest of the EmpowerDX team to discuss popular symptoms and the recommended testing to help nail down exactly what's going on in your body. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

On this episode, Austin and Erin chat with Dr. Steve Kleiboeker, who led the team that developed the most sensitive COVID test in the US, about how the test was developed, what goes into the test, and Austin and Erin get Dr. Kleiboeker's thoughts on the Delta Variant. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this episode of the Empowered Podcast, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Wilkes take a deep dive into the symptoms of hypothyroidism, testing, and how to fix an underactive thyroid gland. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Austin, Erin, and Dr. Wilkes shine a spotlight on your thyroid, how it works, common symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and the importance of at-home testing. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this episode, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes discuss updates on the Delta variant, how FDA approval and emergency use authorization works, companies mandating vaccinations, and the amount of new cases in children. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Austin, Erin, and special guest Dr. Peg Daly go over the 5 most common nutrient deficiencies and how to counteract them. Dr Daly is a family medicine practitioner. With her background in many other areas of study, she is the perfect blend of natural medicine and conventional medicine. https://empowerdxlab.com/products/product/vitamin-b12-folate-test https://empowerdxlab.com/products/product/coq10-test https://empowerdxlab.com/products/product/VITD The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Austin, Erin, and Dr. Wilkes talk about the latest variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, along with best practices for ways you can reduce the spread. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Austin and Erin talk with special guest Dr. Michael Dansinger about the fats to avoid and the fats that should be a part of your diet. Dr. Michael Dansinger is a nationally recognized nutrition, wellness and disease prevention expert focused on lifestyle coaching for weight loss and related medical problems. He serves as Founding Director of the Diabetes Reversal Program at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Wellness Director at Boston Heart Diagnostics, and is a nutrition, diabetes, and obesity expert for WebMD. Dr. Dansinger was the nutrition doctor for NBC's "The Biggest Loser" for 10 years, and designer of the Biggest Loser Diet. He is also a member of the “Best Diets” annual judging panel for US News and World Reports. He was the principal investigator of the widely known Tufts Popular Diet Trial comparing the Atkins, Zone, Weight Watchers and Ornish eating plans for weight loss and heart disease risk-factor reduction (published in JAMA). He serves on the Council of Directors for the True Health Initiative, and on the scientific advisory boards for DietID and Heali, which are innovators in dietary improvement technology. He has previously served as the Nutrition and Obesity Editor for WebMD's peer-reviewed academic journal, and on the Center for Disease Control's Expert Panel for Worksite Wellness Programs. Dr. Dansinger has been interviewed by the Today Show, Dateline NBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, National Public Radio and over 100 other media outlets. He lectures throughout the U.S. to medical and non-medical audiences. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this special episode of the empowered podcast, Erin Jerger and Dr. Travis Wilkes have the opportunity to chat with Dr. Ernie Schaefer. They take a deeper dive into what the APOE gene is and how it affects your risk of the Alzheimer's or dementia gene. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this episode, Austin and Erin take a look at what exactly APOE is, and give a brief lesson on genes and what they do for our body. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this episode of the empowered podcast, the team discusses the different aspects of inflammation. Where does it come from? What causes it? What are some ways to decrease inflammation? These questions and more are answered on today's podcast. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this episode, the Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes dive into the MTHFR Gene and some of the things that are associated with it. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Health and wellness can be complicated – but you don't have to live without answers to your most pressing health questions. Each week, tune in to the empowered podcast to get real health answers from real experts, and learn more about how you can take control of your health and become your best self. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this special episode of the empowered podcast, the Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes answer the most embarrassing questions from the whole EmpowerDX team. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this series of episodes, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into the immune system. What it is, how it works, and what is going on in your body every day. Today the team dives into different supplements to help your immune system that are backed by evidence. Measure your Vitamin D level with our at-home finger prick collection test! The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this series of episodes, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into the immune system. What it is, how it works, and what is going on in your body every day. Today the team takes a look into stress and how it relates to your immune system. Is your body more stressed than you know? Order your at-home inflammation test today, and empower yourself to feel your best. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this series of episodes, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into the immune system. What it is, how it works, and what is going on in your body every day. Everyone's other favorite topic, sleep, is broken down and discussed. Explore all at-home health tests from empowerDX, including our Vitamin D test. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this series of episodes, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into the immune system. What it is, how it works, and what is going on in your body every day. Everyone's favorite topic, the foods that you eat, is the main focus of this episode. Explore all at-home health tests from empowerDX, including our Vitamin D test. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this series of episodes, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into the immune system. What it is, how it works, and what is going on in your body every day. Exercise and Physical activity is the main focus of this episode. Explore all at-home health tests from empowerDX, including our Vitamin D test. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

In this series of episodes, Austin, Erin, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into the immune system. What it is, how it works, and what is going on in your body every day. Explore all at-home health tests from empowerDX, including our Vitamin D test. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Austin Alvarez, Erin Jerger, and Dr. Travis Wilkes discuss the various effects vitamin D has on the body, where it comes from and how it works, and the best ways to find out if you're deficient in vitamin D. Measure your Vitamin D level with our finger prick collection test! The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Austin Alvarez, Erin Jerger, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into super-testing, how long vaccine antibodies last, and how long COVID-19 testing and vaccination will be around. Need a COVID-19 test? Use our PCR test. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.

Austin Alvarez, Erin Jerger, and Dr. Travis Wilkes take a deep dive into the efficacy, dosage, mRNA, technology, and differences between the three COVID-19 vaccines on the market today - Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson. Need a COVID-19 test? Use our PCR test authorized for ages 3+. The empowerDX podcast is for general, educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have questions about your own health, please consult a healthcare provider. Visit the empowerDX Terms of Use webpage for the full podcast disclosure.