The WellBe Podcast (getwellbe)

I'm sharing four health trends I saw in 2024 that I'll be talking a lot more about now that I'm back from maternity leave plus some personal updates and announcements! Make sure we're connected https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/ and https://www.instagram.com/getwellbe/ 

This is a between-seasons bonus episode in which I share two major insights I've had in the past few months while on maternity leave. Topics include how much sleep we really need, sleep tracking, the relationship between sleep deprivation and mental health and immune system strength, as well as the impact of our homo sapien roots and being part of a community on motivation and habit change and formation. Any new updates will be in my newsletter and on Instagram during maternity leave so make sure you're on the list! xx Adrienne https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/

I'm currently 9 weeks postpartum and I recorded a between-seasons bonus episode detailing my labor, delivery, and postpartum experience. The good, the bad and the ugly. I'm active on my newsletter and Instagram during maternity leave so keep up with me there! xx Adrienne https://getwellbe.com/subscribe/

In the wellness sphere, it's common to hear people talk about ways to lower your cortisol levels. That's all well and good, but we have a few follow-up questions: first of all, do those cortisol-lowering strategies actually work, and are they backed by research? And second, how are you supposed to know if your cortisol levels need lowering? In our latest investigative guide, we answer those questions and many more. Listen to learn more about cortisol (aka the “stress hormone”) in your body, telltale signs that your cortisol is high, common causes of high cortisol, and how to lower your cortisol naturally. Join the conversation at the written version of the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/symptoms-of-high-cortisol-levels/    

One of the most exciting (and controversial) areas of study in the realm of mental health involves psychedelics. There's a lot of promising research about how psychedelic compounds like LSD and psilocybin could potentially transform our minds for the better, but it's a confusing topic with lots of open questions. Dr. Fred Barrett, cognitive neuroscientist and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, sat down with Adrienne to answer some of those questions and discuss the latest in psychedelic research. Listen to learn how psychedelics work, the benefits of LSD, psilocybin, and other psychedelic compounds for treating mental health issues like PTSD and depression, the potential limitations of psychedelics, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/psychedelic-treatment-dr-fred-barrett 

I recently celebrated my birthday, and to mark the occasion I revisited an exercise I first did in 2018 that's focused on defining my purpose in life. Having a clear purpose not only feels good, but it's also been shown to have health benefits: it can make you live longer and make you more resistant to chronic disease! Listen to this episode to learn more about why it's so important to have a life purpose, a simple exercise to help you define your purpose, and how I define my own purpose this year. Join the conversation at the written version of this piece, here: https://getwellbe.com/inspiration/10-ways-define-life-purpose/

It's summer, which means it's sunscreen season. We've all universally been told and mostly accepted the fact that it's important to wear sunscreen every day to protect our skin from damage and skin cancer — but more and more, we're learning about the dangers of sunscreen itself. So what's the deal? What should you and you loved ones do to ensue you're protecting your skin but not damaging your health? Listen to learn everything you need to know about sunscreen and your health, including what sunscreen ingredients to avoid, the best non-toxic sunscreens, natural sunscreen alternatives, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/safer-sunscreen-guide/

It's that time again! We're here with our second health & wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why you definitely want to invest in a water filter no matter where you live, which supplement has been shown to reduce cancer risk by 12% when taken daily, what people who live over 100 all have in common, the best age to give kids their first smartphone in terms of mental health repercussions, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wellness-news-april-may-june-2023

There are few things worse than not being able to sleep at night. When you're tossing and turning in bed for hours, it can be tempting to reach for anything that will just let you fall asleep — but what impact do those sleep aids have on your health? There are a wide range of different sleep aids, from prescription to OTC to natural supplements, and in this episode we're looking at the health effects of all of them. Listen to learn the short- and long-term side effects of the most common pharmaceutical sleep aids, whether or not natural sleep aids like melatonin are okay for your health, what you can do besides taking a sleep aid to help you get better rest, and more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/natural-sleep-aids/   

Do you breathe through your mouth at night, or know someone who does? If so, it's a bigger problem for your health than you might think. In this fascinating interview, Adrienne talks with dental hygienist and Faceology founder Sarah Hornsby about the emerging field of orofacial myofunctional therapy, and how it helps people correct problems in their breathing (and all the downstream health problems that stem from that). Listen to learn what causes mouth breathing, what health issues are linked to mouth breathing (from autoimmune issues to ADHD and more), how tongue ties relate to it all, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/mouth-breathing-at-night-sarah-hornsby/

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and so this week Adrienne is sharing her own story of recovery from chronic Lyme. After years of symptoms like fatigue and brain fog, she was finally diagnosed, but the recommended course of antibiotics didn't help. Spearheaded by her mother, she set off on a years-long journey of experimenting with alternative and integrative medicine approaches until, finally, she was able to eliminate her symptoms and her body fully beat the disease. Listen to hear her (sometimes wild!) story, or join the conversation at the written version, here: https://getwellbe.com/adrienne-lyme-disease/

Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an acclaimed science writer who loved to tackle complex problems with big implications for people's everyday life and health. In this interview, she explains one of the biggest and most exciting of these topics: the field of psycho neuroimmunology, of the interplay between our brain, our stress response, and our immune system. Listen to the interview to learn how difficult childhood events shape our stress response for life, why the brain has its own immune system and what this has to do with our body's immune system, why emotional or social threats can have a serious impact on physical health, how early childhood experiences can contribute to autoimmune disease later in life, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/psycho-neuroimmunology-donna-jackson-nakazawa

Kelli Tennant was in the best shape of her life, playing volleyball as a D-1 athlete when suddenly her body completely broke down — numbness, nerve pain, extreme fatigue. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and told she would never play sports again. Over the course of the next 13 years, she went on an incredible healing journey that led her to uncover several root cause conditions and find lasting health. Listen to learn why she decided to abandon conventional treatment for a more integrative approach, what lifestyle changes she made to reverse her symptoms, the role emotional trauma played in her healing, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/kelli-tennant-fibromyalgia/

It's that time again! We're here with our first health & wellness news wrap-up of 2023, and it's full of important and impactful news stories, research breakthroughs, and other tidbits that have an impact on your short- and long-term health. Listen to learn about why Lunchables ended up in school cafeterias, which type of birth control is associated with breast cancer, exactly how psychedelics change a person's brain, why maternal death rates are at their highest in 60 years, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wrap-up-january-february-march-2023/

If you're among the billions of people who drink coffee every day, you likely have a certain routine around it: how much you drink, what kind of beans you use, how you brew it, what you put in it, whether you drink decaf or regular, etc. But did you know that each one of those choices has an impact on both your long- and short-term health? We know, it's a lot to consider, especially before you've had your morning cup, so we broke it ALLLLL down in this in-depth guide. Listen to learn the health impact of caffeine, the 4 worst things to put in your coffee (and what to choose instead), which method of brewing to avoid at all costs, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the guide here: https://getwellbe.com/healthy-coffee-creamer-alternatives/

Abby Tai had eczema since was a baby, but it didn't become unmanageable until her teenage years. At that point, it got so bad that she was completely debilitated by her skin condition, and even contemplated suicide. After years of treating the symptoms, she decided to get to the root cause — and once she was able to heal, she dedicated to her life to help others do the same, founding Eczema Conquerors and hosting The Eczema Podcast. Listen to our interview with Tai to hear her story and learn about this common skin condition, including the difference between eczema and psoriasis, the relationship between gut health and eczema, side effects of topical steroids for eczema, and much more! Join the conversation at getwellbe.com

Antibiotics have been around for a loooong time, and while they can be potentially life-saving in certain circumstances, most of the time they do more harm than good. That applies to your own personal health, the health of the planet, and even the health of the human race. It's complicated, we know, which is why we put together an in-depth investigative guide on all things antibiotics. Listen to the episode to learn what exactly antibiotics are, how antibiotics mess with your health, why overprescription of antibiotics is such a serious issue, why you need to worry about antibiotics in meat even if you're a vegetarian, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/what-are-antibiotics/

It's rare we have a repeat interview on the podcast, but this week's guest is such a treasure trove of knowledge that we needed to have him back! In this week's episode, Adrienne talks with Dr. Bill Rawls about a topic you might not have thought about much, but which has a HUGE impact on your health, how quickly you age, your chronic disease risk, and more: cellular wellness. Listen to learn what cellular wellness is, why it's at the root of so many health issues, what harms cellular wellness, how you can improve the health of your cells, how to use herbs to improve cellular health, and much more! Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/cellular-health-bill-rawls

It's the last podcast of the year!! In lieu of our normal Q4 news wrap-up, we decided to look back at the WHOLE year of health and wellness news and bring you the 10 biggest news stories. Each of these topics have major implications for the world of health, as well as your day-to-day life and the health of you and your loved ones. From major scandals in the research world, to toxins in everyday products, to breakthroughs regarding mental health and gut health, a LOT happened this year! Join the conversation at the written version of the wrap-up, here: https://getwellbe.com/2022s-ten-most-important-health-wellness-stories/

As we wrap up the year, we're looking back on 2022 and what content resonated the most with you this year. In this episode, Adrienne reveals the 3 most downloaded WellBe Podcast episodes of the year, and shares her thoughts on what that means for wellness trends right now and going forward. If you missed any of the top 3 episodes (or didn't miss them but want to listen again) here are the links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-release-trapped-emotions-with-emdr-trauma/id1403955889?i=1000532807208 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wellbe-podcast-hannah-bronfman/id1403955889?i=1000570494231  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-valencia-porter-on-how-toxins-affect-your-body-what-to-do/id1403955889?i=1000574792541 

We all know that alcohol isn't the best for your health. But is it okay to have a glass of wine with dinner or go out for the occasional happy hour? The answer is, it depends. In this guide, we look at the different ways that alcohol affects your body, and why that might differ from person to person. We also look at the best (and worst) types of alcohol for your health, as well as why it's so important to choose organic wine. Listen to learn all that and more, and join the conversation at the written version of the guide: https://getwellbe.com/healthier-alcohol/

In the lead-up to Thanksgiving, we're sharing the first installment of a new series: WellBe Quick Hits! These episodes will be more personal, as well as more timely and shorter (under 10 minutes). In this inaugural episode, Adrienne explores the idea of why we might resist doing things that we know are good for us — like practicing gratitude. With the most gratitude-centric holiday just a few days away, this is probably great timing for many of us. Listen while you do some food prep or finish up grocery shopping!

Did you know that we've been treating acne incorrectly for DECADES, even though researchers had identified the real root cause? Neither did we, until we spoke with Maria Marlowe. Marlowe, a holistic nutritionist, author, and podcast host, spoke with Adrienne about all things acne, including common misconceptions and how you can adjust your life to have clear skin. Listen to learn what acne really is (hint: it's not a bacterial infection), why acne during puberty and around your period isn't inevitable, exactly how your gut health and diet impact what's going on on your face, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/gut-health-and-acne-maria-marlowe/

This week, Adrienne is joined by naturopathic physician Dr. Kasey Holland to discuss an infection that you almost definitely have: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Whether you know it or not, you're likely carrying EBV, since 95% of people get infected, and once it's in your body it never leaves. For many people, the EBV stays dormant and causes no issues. But for others, the virus becomes reactivated and can lead to major health problems, including autoimmune disorders like MS. Listen to the interview to understand why EBV has such a lasting impact, how to treat EBV, what you can do to lower your chances of the EBV becoming reactivated, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/ebv-reactivation-symptoms-kasey-holland/

Water is essential to your health, but not all water is created equal. Whether you're drinking bottled water or water from the tap, there are a ton of factors to consider that influence how good that water is for you. With tap water, there are a ton of different contaminants (many of which are linked to serious health issues, like cancer) in different cities' water supplies, and with bottled water, you need to consider not only how the water is filtered, but also the water source and even the type of bottle it's in! In this water 101 podcast, Adrienne breaks down the essential info from our two big water guides: the guide to water filters, and the guide to bottled water. Listen to learn everything you need to know about staying hydrated without harming your health! Join the conversation at the written version of these articles here: https://getwellbe.com/best-bottled-water-brands/ and https://getwellbe.com/best-water-filter-health/ 

Effective contraception is essential for sexually active people who don't want to get pregnant and want to protect themselves against STDs. But one thing that doesn't get talked about much is how that contraception can affect your health in other ways — and for some forms of contraception, those effects can be serious. In this in-depth guide, we look at ALL the common types of contraception and break down everything you need to know about them, including their efficacy, short-term health impact, long-term health impact, and other considerations. Listen to learn which type of contraception we recommend above all, and which ones we wouldn't recommend putting in your body. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/best-birth-control-with-the-least-side-effects/

We all vaguely know that tuna contains some amount of mercury, but most of us don't know all that much about what that means for our health. Just how bad is mercury for your body? How much mercury is in a can of tuna? What about other fish? How does it get into the fish in the first place? And if you get mercury poisoning, what can you do about it? In our latest guide, we unpack all of that. Listen to learn answers to all of the above and find out once and for all whether or not fish can be a healthy addition to your diet. Join the conversation at the written version of the podcast here: https://getwellbe.com/sources-of-mercury/

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended) and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble — we looked through dozens of studies and pulled out the most important pieces of information. Here are the things you really need to know for your health in October 2022, WellBe-style. Topics include: Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked / Key Alzheimer's Research was Fabricated / New Pesticide Bans & Glyphosate in 80% of Urine / New AAP Breastfeeding Recommendations / Lawsuit Alleges Skittles Are "Unfit for Human Consumption." And much more! Read the full wrap-up here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wrap-up-july-august-september-2022

We all know that there are environmental toxins and pollution outside — but what many people don't think about is the harmful substances that might be lurking in your own home. One of the most dangerous of those is mold. This week, we're speaking with Dr. Jess Peatross, an expert in environmental toxicity and especially mold. Listen to hear her story of becoming disillusioned with conventional medicine, as well how to test for mold toxicity without breaking the bank, what symptoms are associated with mold toxicity, why it's so difficult to test for mold, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of this article here: https://getwellbe.com/testing-for-mold-toxicity-jess-peatross/

We now know that fats were unfairly villainized in the 90s. But still, that doesn't mean that all fats are created equal: some are genuinely good for you, while others...not so much. But understanding which ones are healthy and which ones are harmful can be very confusing, especially since some things that sound healthy (we're looking at you, vegetable oil) are not. In this new guide, we break down the differences between healthy and unhealthy fats, including which oils to avoid, how to use different fats for different cooking purposes, why you should care about what kind of omega fatty acids are in your fats, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of this article: https://getwellbe.com/unhealthy-fats-vs-healthy-fats

This week we're so happy to welcome back gastroenterologist and gut health expert Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. On his first podcast appearance, he talked about why fiber is so essential to a healthy microbiome. This time, he's discussing a topic that's often misunderstood: food intolerances. Listen to learn the difference between food allergies and food intolerances, the main causes of food intolerances, whether or not you can get rid of food intolerances (and how), and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/food-allergy-vs-food-intolerance-dr-will-bulsiewicz

The idea of an elimination diet can be overwhelming — so overwhelming that many people never attempt it. But the truth is, there's still no better way to truly identify a food sensitivity. In the newest WellBe investigative guide, we dive deep on all things related to elimination diets, including how to get started if you truly have no clue where to begin. Listen to learn why elimination diets are still the gold standard for identifying a food sensitivity, essential guidelines for any elimination diet, the different kinds of elimination diets, which foods to eliminate if you don't know where to start, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of this guide here: https://getwellbe.com/food-elimination-diet-to-find-food-sensitivity/

This is a special episode. Adrienne is speaking with Andrea Syms-Brown, a breastfeeding expert and the lactation consultant who "saved" Adrienne on her breastfeeding journey and completely turned around her experience as a new mom. Listen to hear Andrea's wisdom and breastfeeding tips, including the number one cause of breastfeeding issues she sees, why your body reacts very differently to a pump than to a baby, concrete strategies for boosting milk supply, and more. Join the conversation at the written version of this interview, here: https://getwellbe.com/natural-breastfeeding-andrea-syms-brown/

The idea of a "sugar detox" is pretty trendy right now, but are there actually any health benefits there? And what even is a sugar detox in the first place? We break it all down in our latest in-depth investigative guide. In the guide, we look at the science-backed health benefits of cutting out sugar, what sugar withdrawal looks like, best practices for doing a sugar detox, and the nitty gritty of what you can and can't eat if you're on a sugar detox. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/sugar-detox-plan-benefits-of-cutting-out-sugar/

You might have heard that the idea of "detoxing" is bogus, because your body naturally gets rid of toxins through your liver and kidneys. But according to Dr. Valencia Porter — a double board-certified doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and expert in environmental health — while this may have been true of our ancestors, it no longer applies now that we're living in what she calls a "chemical soup." Listen to our fascinating interview with Dr. Porter to learn the three different type of toxins, how toxins impact your body and health, the best ways to help your body detox, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/exposure-to-chemicals-valencia-porter/

It's that time again! Trying to stay on top of wellness and health news and research can be overwhelming. It's a lot to digest (pun intended) and read thoroughly. We saved you the trouble — we looked through dozens of studies and pulled out the most important pieces of information. Here are the things you really need to know for your health in July 2022, WellBe-style. Topics include: Health Concerns with Two Common Vaccines / Abbot Allegedly Knew About Problems at Formula Plant Long Before They Were Public / A Promising, Low-Risk Cancer Treatment / Two Studies on Depression Underscore the Gut-Brain Connection / Moderate Light Exposure During Sleep Damages Heart Health / Cold Water Hydrotherapy Reduced Illness in Young Kids / Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes / Reducing Smartphone Use Is Better for Health than Total Abstinence. And much more! Read the full wrap-up here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wellness-news-april-may-june-2022/

Author, content creator, and HBFit founder Hannah Bronfman joins Adrienne to kick off season 7 of the WellBe Podcast! In this episode, Hannah tells the eye-opening story of how a bike accident led to dental trauma that triggered a cascade of health issues years later. She shares her journey to get a proper diagnosis, why she had to fly halfway across the country for treatment, and what she learned about the link between dental health and reproductive health. Listen to hear her tell the tale, and join the conversation at the written version of this interview, here:  https://getwellbe.com/hannah-bronfmans-story-of-life-changing-dental-trauma-and-healing-through-natural-dentistry/

In this season 7 trailer, Adrienne looks at the two most important questions in the world: How, and Why. Listen to hear her go deep on the driving mission behind WellBe, her own personal health journey, and what to expect in the season ahead. Be sure to subscribe so you're the first to know when the first episode of season 7 is released on July 19.

We're back with the first new podcast of 2022 and Adrienne's first podcast back from maternity leave, and it's a big one! We normally do a health & wellness news wrap-up every quarter, but have taken a break while Adrienne was away, so there is a TON to cover here. Listen to learn about: which common virus is associated with both long-haul Covid and MS; what food you should eat to add 13 years to your life; the type of medicine that increases your risk of colon cancer; which common supplement can reduce migraines naturally; the common toxin linked to early death — and much more! Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/the-wellbe-health-research-wellness-news-wrap-up-april-2022/ 

Adrienne stops by to say hi, check in, and share a special preview of what's coming in the upcoming podcast season. Find out what to expect from us this spring, including exciting new guests, personal stories from Adrienne, and investigative guides that go layers beneath the surface to uncover the true root causes of chronic health issues. Make sure you're subscribed to The WellBe Podcast so that you get notified when season 7 starts in a few weeks! And while you're there, please rate and review the podcast if you haven't already. It helps a lot!

The WellBe Podcast is currently between seasons, but Adrienne decided to record a quick update and hello to check in. She's currently in the thick of new motherhood, and shares how that's going so far, what else is going on in her life, and what to expect from us in the coming months. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show if you haven't already!   xx Adrienne + Team WellBe

Dealing with difficult emotions is, well....difficult. But sometimes those emotions or traumas are just too difficult to deal with at all, and so they get repressed, or trapped, in our bodies. These unprocessed emotions get buried so deep that you might even not even know they're in there — but they can still have a significant impact on both your mental and physical health. In this episode, we look at what trapped emotions are, how they affect your body and mind, and science-backed techniques to release them. Plus, we do a deep dive into EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a fascinating and proven approach for releasing and processing trauma. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/repressed-feelings-emdr-trauma-therapy-emotional-healing/

It's probably not news to you that your gut health affects basically every aspect of your well-being. But what about gut health for kids? What's different in the microbiomes of children and babies, and what can parents (and parents-to-be) do to ensure that their kids are set up to have healthy guts? In this episode, pediatric gut expert Dr. Michael Ruscio breaks it all down. Listen to learn what pregnant women can do to help their kids have healthier guts, the drawbacks and benefits of probiotics for kids, what to do if your child needs to take antibiotics, the main types of probiotics and how to choose one, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/gut-health-for-kids-michael-ruscio

We've all heard of midwives, but how many of us could actually explain a what a midwife does? While midwives have been around for centuries, there are a ton of misconceptions about their training and what they are qualified to do — especially in the U.S. and Canada. In our latest in-depth investigative guide, we look at all the nuances of midwifery care and what expectant mothers and their partners should know in order to make the most informed decision for their family. Listen to learn the different types of midwives and how each is trained, how midwives differ from both doulas and OB-GYNs, what midwives can and cannot do in terms of medical procedures, the benefits of using a midwife, eye-opening statistics around midwife use and birth outcomes, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/midwifery-care-types-of-midwives/

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us have experienced loneliness this past year. This loneliness doesn't feel great, but did you also know that it can have a serious impact on both your physical and mental health? What's more, millions of people around the world have been living with chronic loneliness even before the pandemic. In this interview with author, speaker, and human behavior expert Tony Selimi, we look closely at what chronic loneliness is, how it affects health, and what to do about it. Listen to learn some eye-opening statistics about chronic loneliness around the world, the different forms that loneliness can take (some of them you might not consider loneliness at all!), the biggest contributing factors to loneliness, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/tony-selimi-chronic-loneliness/

Few things are more devastating than losing a pregnancy, and yet miscarriages are far more common than anyone acknowledges. I myself had one in September 2020. I was lucky but for some, this loss is not a one-time event. A small but sizeable percentage of women experiencing recurrent miscarriages. The good news is that, even in these cases, the outlook is optimistic — but it takes some work to address the problem. In this episode, we dive into the various different things that can cause recurrent pregnancy loss, how to determine what the root cause is, what steps to take to break the cycle, what to do if you can't identify a cause, and much, much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/recurrent-pregnancy-loss

Many of a woman's most important life moments involve her reproductive health, from her first period to pregnancy to menopause, and many more. But many women deal with chronic health issues related to their reproductive health — and, even worse, many conventional OB-GYNs see these chronic issues as normal. Dr. Anna Cabeca, an integrative OB-GYN and expert in women's health, has a different vision for how things should look, and she's made it her life's work to turn that vision into a reality. Listen to Adrienne's interview with Dr. Cabeca to learn her own personal journey of having a baby at 41 after being told she was experiencing early menopause, the most common root causes of infertility and how to treat them, which lifestyle changes can best address infertility issues or support conventional fertility treatments, what women can do to improve their odds of a low-intervention pregnancy and labor, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/dr-anna-cabeca-natural-fertility-holistic-obgyn/

Nothing says summer like grilling food outside with friends. It's a classic warm-weather activity that's been bringing people together for ages...but unfortunately, it's not all innocent fun. First, the bad news: research shows that grilling food (especially meat) can actually be quite harmful to your health in more ways than one. The good news is that there are specific things you can do to reduce your risk while still enjoying grilling. In this episode, Adrienne goes through all the latest findings on how grilling impacts your health, including the different risks of different types and cuts of meat as well as different grilling techniques, and then shares six actionable, science-backed strategies for protecting your health at the next summer BBQ. Join the conversation at the written version of the article here: https://getwellbe.com/the-wellbe-guide-to-healthy-grilling/

Cancer rates are skyrocketing across the world and in the U.S., and naturopathic oncologist Dr. Christian Gonzalez says it's pretty clear why this is happening. He also knows what needs to change about the conventional medical system (and conventional oncology in particular) to better treat cancer so that it doesn't common back. In this interview, Dr. Gonzalez shares the personal tragedy that led him to pursue naturopathic oncology, how naturopathic oncology works with conventional oncology to create better patient outcomes, the lifestyle choices that have the biggest impact on cancer treatment and prevention, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the interview here: https://getwellbe.com/naturopathic-oncology-dr-christian-gonzalez/ 

It's that time again! We're back with another quarterly wrap-up of all the most essential health & wellness news and research that came out in the past three months. As always, there were a TON of new studies, policy changes, rulings, reviews, and more to comb through, but we distilled it all down to bring you the most essential topics for your health. Listen to learn the latest information on Covid (including long-haul symptoms, natural immunity, vaccine risks, and more), a huge controversy around a new Alzheimer's drug, some surprising findings on why HIIT might not actually be that great for you (plus several more eye-opening exercise-related studies), the health impacts of the all the extra alcohol people drank in 2020, plus much more. Join the conversation at the written version of this article here: https://getwellbe.com/health-research-wellness-news-april-may-june-2021/

We're all familiar with using herbs while cooking, most of us don't know very much about their healing properties. But turns out, herbs can actually be incredibly powerful when it comes to dealing with both chronic and acute health issues! Herbal medicine is a complex and nuanced topic, so we brought in an expert to explain it to us. In this episode, Adrienne talks with registered herbalist and bestselling author Rosalee de la Foret about how herbal medicine works, what types of conditions it's best for, how to get started using herbs yourself, where to source herbs, and much more. Join the conversation at the written version of the conversation here: https://getwellbe.com/rosalee-de-la-foret-herbal-therapy/