The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With TylerHow often he talks about stress with patients and why this is such an important factorWomen handle stress differently than men, and why this doesn't have to be a bad thingWhat our cycle and our digestion directly tell us about our healthWhy women and men handle stress differently (hint: there's an adrenal reason)What happens when we are stuck in fight or flight long termThe effects on gut health and gut lining when we have chronic stressTop steps to support the gut and address the nervous system in high stressUniversally helpful techniques, like breathing techniques, to help address stressThe role of sleep and fastingResources MentionedThe Wellness Way on X and on FacebookDr. Tyler Kruse and The Wellness Way on InstagramThe Wellness Way Coralville

Episode Highlights With TylerHow he got into gut and skin health work and his personal story with itPeeling skin on his fingertips led him to a deep dive into this topic Gut health shows up on the skin - if there are skin issues, something is going on underneathThe autoimmune connection and how almost everything can be resolved Looking at gut and diet and what IGG food allergies areA lot of people are constipated and don't realize it Key signs that an issue is more than just skin deepSurprising things related to autoimmune disease Why fast food is one of the worst things we can do for our digestion and health, and it isn't what you thinkThe biggest triggers he sees for skin issuesResources MentionedThe Wellness Way on X, on Facebook, and on InstagramDr. Tyler Kruse and The Wellness Way on InstagramThe Wellness Way Coralville

Episode Highlights From KatieThe concept of the “Four Horsemen” of chronic disease and why 85% of people over 50 die from one of these conditions.What these diseases share in common: long, silent development over years or decades before symptoms appear.Why traditional screening often catches disease too late. And how new data and AI tools can identify risk far earlier.The difference between 10-year risk scoring and lifetime risk (and why most people never receive the latter).Why cancer screening is age-based rather than risk-based and how this overlooks key early indicators.How AI-driven assessments like Catch use massive datasets to calculate disease risk more accurately than traditional methods.What I learned from my own cancer risk assessment and why it shifted my thinking about proactive health.Why foundational lifestyle inputs (sunlight, vegetables, oily fish, hydration, minerals, sleep, movement, and avoiding chronic inflammation) are more powerful than supplements in reducing long-term disease risk.The connection between allergies, immune signaling, inflammation, and long-term disease patterns.How early lifestyle patterns influence future metabolic, cardiovascular, and cognitive health.Simple, data-backed ways to lower lifelong risk starting today without fear, overwhelm, or chasing expensive solutions.Resources MentionedCatch 

Episode Highlights With CristiHer incredible story with breast implant illness, fibroids, and autoimmune issuesWhy she was so interested in health conferences and what this led to for herWhat she learned through bodybuilding, getting sick, and uncovering her underlying autoimmune issuesHow the “no pain, no gain” mindset is harming women and how we can shift to something more positiveIf we're in sympathetic nervous system dominance we will break down muscle even if we're doing everything rightAnabolic vs catabolic and why understanding this is importantBreaking the good girl conditioning and how she began to deconstruct this in her own lifeThe four beliefs keeping us exhaustedA lot of us are in burnout because we aren't getting basic nourishment and our blood sugar is unbalancedThe happiness comes from success lie that's so easy to get trapped inLetting go of perfectionism, and it's not what I do, but how I “be”How somatic and inner child work can help in this type of healingResources MentionedCC Dry Needling website and on InstagramCristi's InstagramThe Four Agreements - bookDr. Joe Dispenza's Books

Episode Highlights With CristiWhat dry needling is and how she uses this modalityThe things happening to the body physiologically during dry needling Why muscles became acidic after injury and how to replenish and fix thisHow muscle voltage changes and how this impacts us and is linked to painDry needling is a mechanical disruption of the tissue fibers of the muscle in a knotThe four pillars of healing: Reset, repair, replenish, respectWhat about people who are afraid of needles and what helps them with dry needling?Things we can do to help our bodies become more alkaline with hydration, breath, and movementHealthy, well used muscles don't exhibit trigger pointsIn a perfect world, how often to dry needle When in our cycle to dry needle as womenAll of the things dry needling can be helpful withResources MentionedCC Dry Needling website and on InstagramCristi's InstagramThe Body Keeps the Score - Book 

Episode Highlights With JustineHer background in cell membrane medicine and what she learned in thisUnderstanding mitochondria and phospholipids and fatty acidsWhat we don't understand about mitochondria and why they aren't just the powerhouses of the cell and what else they doEinstein: the environment determines how the particle behavesWhat the real biggest needle movers are for healthWhy she tries to use technology outside to minimize the downsidesWe really are a body of water that is regulated by light Mitchondria are sensors and 95-99% of conditions we see today are of mitochondria originThe biggest exposure to human health today is the exposure to non-native EMFs and blue lightLight and dark cycles are foundational for mitochondrial and overall healthWhy we were designed to be connected to natural infrared light (outdoor light) all day longMitochondria actually make subcellular mitochondria Vitamin D is a photoelectric signal that requires light, hydration, redox and more and how a supplement can't replicate this. Taking a supplement doesn't fix a deficiency, it ignores the entire system Why she is vehemently opposed to sunglasses and sunscreen outside of very isolated instances (like skiing and on a boat) and why we want that light on our skin and eyesNeuropsin receptors and why this natural light is so important What redox is- and if you're not able to detox it's because you've lost your voltageHow to support cell membrane and cellular voltage to naturally support redox and detoxMelanin is not just a pigment but a biological semiconductor and heavy metal chelatorWhy a tan is one of the most proactive things we can do in today's world! And melanin is protective against non-native EMFsHow phospholipids are so important and what we don't understand about themWhy it's imperative for us to be in the sunlight for healing How to support our cells with the right fats and why this is so foundationalThe membrane is the brain of the cell and supporting this makes a huge differenceHer take on fish oil and why she would never recommend or consume itIn nature, EPA and DHA are always found within a whole food matrix: fishWhat the cell danger response is and why this matters. The real story on cholesterol: “cholesterol over 200 isn't pathological- it's often a signal of metabolic competence. It's a marker of a nervous system with reserve, of mitochondria still making enough pregnenolone, steroid hormones, and brain lipids.”Resources MentionedMitochondrial Restoration Program Fatty Acid Biochemistry WebinarJustine on InstagramHealthy home lighting

Episode Highlights With KatieHow stress impacts sleep, digestion, and energy.The science behind magnesium's calming effects. Why enzymes are crucial for digestion and nutrient absorption.How to use magnesium and enzymes together for better holiday energy and comfort.Resources MentionedBiOptimizers Magnesium and Enzymes - Use code WELLNESSMAMA for 25% off

Episode Highlights With Katie Why minerals are the foundation for energy and hydration (and why I travel with salt)How front-loading hydration and morning sunlight reset your body clockThe weird but effective tools I swear by: mouth taping, barefoot grounding, and moreWhy sauna, cold therapy, and protein breakfasts are in my non-negotiables listHow to build your own list of non-negotiables to feel your bestResources MentionedBeam Minerals and LMNT electrolytesMagnesium BreakthroughMouth tapeBarefoot shoesSauna blanket and Sunlight Infrared SaunasCold plunge tubBlackout CurtainsChiliPadInfrared PEMF matBioChargerRed Light Therapy

Episode Highlights With FarazWhat's early, normal, and late for gray hair The factors that contribute to gray hair and what we can actually do about themSome of the risk factors for early gray hair: genetics, alcohol consumption, smoking, pollution, chronic disease, stress, and surprisingly, higher education and height!Only 20-25% is controlled by genetics and what we can do about the other factorsHow hydrogen peroxide comes into play for gray hair and what we can do about itSunlight pros and cons for gray hairWays to reduce and slow graying hair and how much of a difference we can expect to seeThe biggest changes come from early interventions and what to do whenResources MentionedFullyVital hair products - use code WELLNESSMAMA for 15% offAnti-aging Hacks and Fully Vital Hair on Instagram

Episode Highlights With Faraz KhanHis own personal story with hair loss and how it dramatically impacted himHow he researched how to get his hair back without pharmaceuticals The biggest “aha” he had about reversing hair loss and how he reversed his extreme hair lossNumber one cause of hair loss in women and menHow stress relates to hair loss and what we can do about itHow vitamin D, B12, zinc, and iron are important for hair Why he recommends water based serums daily over oily or thicker serumsHis take on scalp massages and how to do them the right wayHow low circulation comes into play with hair lossHis recommended protocol that is most effective in the fewest stepsThe maximum length for a hair derma roller is 1mm and best practices for derma rollingThe truth about red light for hair and how to use itSpecific tips for dry or brittle hairHis specific products with money back guaranteeResources MentionedFullyVital hair products - use code WELLNESSMAMA for 15% offAnti-aging Hacks and Fully Vital Hair on Instagram

Episode Highlights With CristinaWhy hair loss is so common and why it doesn't have to beHer personal mission around this and why it hits so close to home for her When hair loss seems to happen just randomly without an identified causeThe myth that this is just a part of aging and the hidden risks in many common “solutions”The four hidden causes of hair loss: inflammation, lack of sleep, gut issues, toxin overload, and reduced scalp function.How stress triggers hair loss and what to do about itBeauty sleep is a real thing… what happens when you don't get enoughHow hormones come into play and how low estrogen can lead to hair lossWhat happens when we have less scalp circulation and how scalp massage can help a lotWhy most hair products don't work and can leave your scalp worse than before An important warning about silicone and how it harms your hairHair follicles go dormant but not dead… how to wake them upFoods that directly help support hair healthHow scalp care is a major factor in regrowing hairThree steps to proper scalp careA DIY haircare serum you can make yourself A super special offer on her highly effective scalp serum that works as well as medical optionsResources MentionedEverbella Hair Serum - Discount for Wellness Mama

Episode Highlights With DaveWhat led to him writing a book about meditation and what surprised him mostWhy meditation is one of the most impactful tools he uses How he went from learning to put butter in coffee on the side of a mountain in Tibet to the father of biohackingWhat makes this book different from any other books about meditationMeditation as it's typically understood is a waste of time- here's whyFalse: Everyone should meditate more (not necessarily)98% of humans were involved in agriculture for the last few thousand years, and how this matters for the personalization of meditation“ If I can trigger you, it means you are a loaded gun”He's woken up at 5 am to meditate for long periods of time and what he learned from thisTechniques that go beyond meditation to amplify the resultsUnderstanding the actual goal of meditation to get real results and not just waste timeSomatic practices and why these can work most quickly The recipe he uses with top executives called the RESET method, which is a somatic practiceDark is one of the most underrated supplements in the world… here's whyHow to change your state, just with lightHow he and I both experienced absolute darkness in a cave (separately), and what we learned from thisYour body processes reality before you have time to thinkWhat's missing from meditation and psychology teaching and how understanding this can be life-changingResources MentionedHeavily Meditated: The Fast Path to Remove Your Triggers, Dissolve Stress, and Activate Inner Peace by Dave AspreySmarter Not Harder: The Biohacker's Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want by Dave Asprey

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy what annoys you in others often points to unhealed parts of yourselfHow Carl Jung's shadow work explains projection and self-recognitionPractical tools to turn triggers into growth opportunitiesReal-life examples of how “spotting it” led to personal breakthroughsJournaling prompts and self-inquiry methods to reframe irritations into insightsResources MentionedCarl Jung's booksJournal

Episode Highlights With CarolynYeast is normal, yeast overgrowth is notWhat to know about yeast The introduction of penicillin and how this affected yeast How yeast can turn into a mycelial yeast that pokes holes in the small intestineYeast produces 78 known toxins in the body It's possible to have enough yeast overgrowth that produces alcohol byproducts that it will make a person fail a breathalyzer test How dentistry comes into play and common dental things used contribute to yeast overgrowthThe difference between SIBO and yeast overgrowth and why yeast is almost always present if there is How hormones come into play and why magnesium is so importantThe lesser known symptoms of yeast and why things like rashes can be a good signThe thyroid, yeast, and magnesium connection and how supporting magnesium and managing yeast can improve thyroid healthHow hormones, including birth control pills, can lead to yeast overgrowth Unique protocols for supporting the body in beating yeast overgrowth and getting back into balanceThe immune system is so affected by yeast that with yeast overgrowth it's easy to develop other infections and conditionsHow parasites come into play and why fixing yeast also helps the body eliminate parasitesHer protocol for addressing yeast without stressing the body outImportance of food based vitamin C and ascorbic acid Yeast overgrowth and mineral deficiency are directly related to autoimmune disease and she explains how!Resources MentionedRnA ReSetPico Silver supplementFlora Revive supplementThe Yeast Connection - book

Episode Highlights With KatiePrioritize sleep—it's more powerful than most supplementsStart the day with sunlight and minerals. Light is keySmall, consistent habits beat drastic changesMovement (especially walking) is underrated medicineRelationships, community, and emotional health matter as much as dietKids thrive when parents focus on connection, not perfectionNature heals—sun, earth, and water are fundamentalFrom a more fear based place to a complete confidence in the body's ability to heal, the harmony of nature, etcMy beliefs list gets shorter and shorter and my questions list gets longer, and I love thisWhy I'm now a supplement minimalistMotherhood: shifting from control to connection (“unparenting”)Health is not about doing more, but about aligning with nature and simplicityMy non-negotiables are different: light, minerals, hydration, peace, connectionResources MentionedFunction Health lab testingReMyte Minerals

Episode Highlights With SarahLight and leptin and how these interplay with each otherThe importance of leptin and what it isAll of our hormones are circadian How to support these hormones naturallyLeptin wasn't even discovered and studied until 1994 and why we still don't hear much about it even thought it is so importantHow this interplays with thyroid health and why this is important What it means when leptin is low or highThe mitochondrial aspect of these hormones and how light environment impacts thisHow much our light environment affects almost every aspect of healthMost important factors we can shift in our light environmentWhat to know about UV light and how much of each type of light we needWhat red and infrared light at sunrise and sunset do for hormones and mitochondriaWhy hunger in the morning is a good thing and important to haveRed light therapy panels don't have far infrared light and it is available in the sun daily! If our mitochondria think we are in danger, even if we have the perfect diet, they can down-regulate to keep us safe and how to signal safetyHer own amazing fertility journey and how these factors helped even when IVF failedThyroid specific advice for supporting the thyroid and tapering off medsHow a leptin reset can help and how to do itStrategies for timing food and carbs with the sun to get nourishment without gaining weightHer best tips for leptin reset and getting all these things into rangePerimenopause and how light and leptin come into playResources MentionedAll of Sarah's courses - Use code Katie for 15% offMyCircadianAppSarah's website, her Instagram, and YouTubeEvolving Wellness PodcastSarah's Free EbooksFunction Health lab testing

Episode Highlights With BrittanyWhy this work is so important, especially for momsHow babies co-regulate with moms for several years and how our children borrow our nervous systems for several years until theirs' developHow dysregulated nervous systems affect parenting and the parent child bondChildren are wired to come to their caregivers for regulation, so when the caregiver is a source of fear or dysregulation this can create attachment issues and other issuesPerfection is not required- in fact an in-depth study found that mothers being attuned even just 30% of the time led to secure attachment in the child. So we don't even have to get it right the majority of the time!Navigating rupture and repair well can actually lead to more resilience and secure attachmentSomatic practices that moms can do on the go when we feel overwhelmed Practical tools that moms can use to benefit our nervous systems and our familiesHow movement is so helpful for the nervous systemWhat resourcing is and how doing this for just a couple minutes a day can be really helpfulHow attunement is so important and can be helpful even if we're personally not regulatedWays to help our kids develop healthy nervous system regulation and attachment.Her advice for those struggling with mom guilt.Resources MentionedBody First Healing ProgramBrittany on InstagramBody First Healing - the book

Episode Highlights With BrittanyWhat polyvagal theory is and the updated science of the nervous system Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and what this meansThree principles of polyvagal theory: hierarchy of responses, coregulation, neuroception Humans have a bioligcal imperative to be in connection with othersWhat glimmers or safety cues are and how to understand these Misconceptions and misinformed ideas related to nervous system regulationRegulation does not mean being calm, cool, and collected all the timeWhat somatic experiencing is and how it can be helpful in processing emotions and physical symptomsSteps you can take and try now to support your body, emotions, and nervous systemTrauma doesn't always come back as a memory but can come back as patterns and reactionsHow to know if exhaustion is going into shut down or just the body finally being able to restWhy we actually have to go through fight or flight to climb the nervous system ladder When things can feel worse before they feel betterWhy the nervous system prefers predictable over safe at times and why slower is faster when it comes to the nervous systemWe will never be fully healed and releasing that expectationResources MentionedBody-First Healing: Get Unstuck and Recover from Trauma with Somatic Healing by Brittany PiperBody First Healing ProgramBody First Healing on InstagramThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Episode Highlights With KatieHow she got into meditation with a baby and a toddlerHer entrepreneurial story and how it eventually led into meditation workWhat she would say to the mom who feels like she doesn't have the time, space and patience to meditateWe all know the benefits of meditation… how to actually make it a habitThe health benefits of meditation and why these are just the side benefit to herMeditation is one of the most powerful tools to get to know ourselves The simple meditation tools she recommends for moms especiallyMini meditations for moms and a couple quick actionable tools Aligning meditation with habits you already have like brushing teeth to help it stickSeparating the voice of ego from the voice of intuitionHow these practices can help us shift mindset The amazing story of how she reversed her lifelong asthma naturally What she hopes her daughters will take away from seeing her as a working momResources MentionedWomen's Meditation Network on Instagram and FacebookKatie's website

Episode Highlights With LindaWhy she is so passionate about breast health after her mother and sister both got breast cancer six months apart and her doctor wanter her to have a double mastectomy This led to research for her and ways to protect and take care of breast healthHow she got a ND degree and began researching breast health and has done this for 18 yearsThe surprising connection between oral health and breast health Importance of salt and how this connects to breast healthHow being low in minerals can lead to breast problemsMinerals are one of the most important things in our bodies and nothing works without mineralsResources MentionedWAVwatch - use code wellnessmama for a discountBRAS ThermographyHeal your Body by Louise HayBream MineralsEidon MineralsThe Calcium Lie

Episode Highlights With LindaHow being deaf in one ear led her to research sound and vibration and led to the work she does nowThe healing power of sound and vibrationEinstein said future medicine would be the medicine of frequencies The history of sound healing and frequencies and how this was pushed out of modern medicineChemical frequencies (from supplements and pharmaceuticals) vs WAV frequenciesWhy we don't even have to hear a frequency or sound to benefit from itNew evidence on how sound and frequency can be beneficial Research shows that nerves may not be electrical, but sound pulsesHow the WAVwatch works The most common settings and some amazing stories with these frequenciesWhy this is safe for pregnancy, children, medical conditions, etc.Resources MentionedWAVwatch - use code wellnessmama for a discount

Episode Highlights With NathalieWhat the latest research is saying about peptides and what she's studying and tryingBioregulators and how they work so uniquely Peptides by definition are small proteins and often fragments of naturally occurring peptides in the bodyAbout 7,000 peptides have been identified Bioregulators are only 2-5 amino acids in lengthHer take on GLP-1s and important things to know if you try themWhat testing and data she looks at and considers most important Iron overload and why it isn't talked about muchBlood and microbiome testing and which ones are worth doingHer take on regenerative medicine and longevity Ovarian aging and how this ties to body agingResources MentionedFollow Nathalie on her website and on InstagramHer podcast Longevity with Nathalie Niddam Function Health 

Episode Highlights With GeorgiaHow the inner critic turns off when we drinkWe think we have a drinking problem, yet it's often a thinking problem or a stress problemThere's always an emotional reason for regular over-drinkingWhy some people drink to “become a better version of ourselves” if we believe we are more fun, relaxed, etc., when we drinkHow this also relates to food and eatingTools to train the deeper parts of the mind that it's safe to be thin, attractive, etc.Addressing patterns like “I'll do ___ when I lose the weight” and flipping the scriptA self-hypnosis technique you can try and use today for free at home right awayHow to use affirmations in the most powerful way including “it's safe to be me”What the future technique is and how to use itResources MentionedGeorgia's website - use code Katie001 for 25% off all progams (limited time!)Follow Georgia on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Episode Highlights With GeorgiaWhat the inner critic is and how it has gotten out of hand in the modern world Self esteem is something we are not born with, we have to develop itThe inner critic creates detachment and feelings of not being good enoughOur children pick up on the energy of our inner criticEveryone's inner critic is saying similar things and it doesn't go away but we can learn to tame itThe pleaser personalities and why this is more common in women and moms How these can lead to the tough inner question of who am I?Keep an emotional diary of what your inner critic is saying and write the opposite How we can pass these skills on to our kids and why starting earlier is betterWhat hypnosis is and how she uses it to help peopleHow to use self hypnosis to help address some of these core beliefs Why hypnosis is so effective and how to learn self hypnosisWhen you are in hypnosis, your brain really thinks you are there in that experience so it is a very powerful toolWith hypnosis, you don't have to go back into the memory or the past to healResources MentionedGeorgia's website - use code Katie001 for 25% off all progams (limited time!)Follow Georgia on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy grip strength is one of the top predictors of longevityWhat low grip strength says about your nervous system and overall healthSimple ways to test grip strength at homeHow grip strength connects to full-body strength and fall riskThe difference between passive and active grip strengthHow farmer's carries and dead hangs improve your whole systemWhy we lose grip strength with age—and how to reverse itTools and tips for training grip in everyday lifeThe role of protein, collagen, and recovery in maintaining strong handsA no-gym approach to stronger grip using real-life movementsResources MentionedGrip strength testerPull up barGrip strength trainersKion creatine or creatine from Bulk Supplements. Organifi Creatine Gummies 

Episode Highlights With CarolynWhy symptoms are messengers and gifts and how to listen to themCommon reasons people go to doctors: fatigue, sleep issues, etc., and what they indicateHow these ions support our 45 miles of nerves and hundreds of musclesWhat stabilized ions of minerals are and how they trigger healing enzymesWe all know minerals are important, but not how to optimally support balance Linus Pauling: Mineral deficiencies are the basis of chronic disease Vitamin D needs magnesium to activateResources MentionedReMyte Mineral Solution use code wellnessmama for a discountAll Completement Formulas from RnA ReSet - use code wellnessmama for a discountDr. Carolyn Dean's websiteDr. Carolyn's books

Episode Highlights with CarolynSome of the many reasons why magnesium is so importantThe reasons why magnesium deficiency is so common in the modern worldMagnesium is necessary for fertility and healthy pregnancyHow it comes into play with detox and sleepStress depletes magnesium and why it's impossible to get enough from diet anymoreHow fluoride and related drugs deplete magnesiumCalcium and mineral channels and how these can interplay100 years ago we were getting 500mg a day of magnesium from diet and now we barely get 200mg800 enzyme processes in the body need magnesium to function properlyWhy women are especially prone to magnesium deficiency9 minerals are needed to make thyroid hormonesMitchondria need magnesium to make energy and when we don't have enough we have lower energy and brain fogHow to know if you're low on magnesium and why testing isn't needed or accurateMagnesium is the most important mineral and only 1% is in the blood so blood testing isn't accurateResources Mentioned BiOptimizers Magnesium use code wellnessmama for a discountReMyte Mineral Solution use code wellnessmama for a discountAll Completement Formulas from RnA ReSet - code wellnessmama for a discountDr. Carolyn Dean's websiteDr. Carolyn's books

Episode Highlights with AimieWhy she started this line of study after she foster parented while in medical schoolAssumptions about trauma that turned out to be all wrongThe reason therapy might not be the solution, or certainly not the only oneHow trauma is connected to our physical health and why this matters so muchCreating inner safety… and why this sounds so simple but can be tough to actually doWhat trauma is in the body. And how do we actually make our bodies feel safe?Why creating safety isn't just in the mind and how to address this in the bodyHow to begin to recognize trauma in ourselves and in our childrenTrauma stored in the body will always trigger survival mechanisms that can be subtle coping mechanisms or patterns of disconnectionThe physical reactions that can be tied to trauma including skin reactions, digestive issues, immune system, brain inflammation, and moreWhat generational trauma is and how it supports the biological impact of trauma How oxidative stress impacts the body, even epigenetically What it means to complete a trauma response and why this is important When we have a trauma response, it means we felt powerless, alone, and trappedThe nervous system component of healing What ventral vagal/parasympathetic is and why it is helpful for healingResources Mentioned21 Day Journey programBiology of Trauma book Biology of Trauma podcast

Episode Highlights With SinclairThe nervous system connection to gut health and all health issuesWhy it isn't an accident that everyone is becoming nervous system curiousHow the modern lifestyle isn't naturally supportive to our nervous systems and things we can do to shift thatThe body is brilliant and is having a perfect response to what is going on… and how we can understand that moreMost of the body's communication is happening at the bioelectrical levelMany chemicals are neurotoxic in nature which means they harm the nervous systemWhat Soma support is and how it can benefit the nervous systemPractices that can support if we have an immune or digestive issue We can trust the body's signals even if we don't understand them yet and it's never too late to reverse these issuesWhy the body doesn't allow us to go into healing states if the nervous system doesn't feel safeUnderstanding the liver and gallbladder connectionWhat liver flukes are and how she got rid of themResources MentionedFollow Sinclair on Instagram and Detox RejuveNationRapid Gut Reset

Episode Highlights With SinclairHow she had to personally learn this the hard way and how it was a big piece in her health journeyThe limitations of labs when it comes to parasites and gut healthParasites are really good at hiding and the limitations of each lab testHow anxiety, depression, and fatigue can be connected to parasitesYou aren't going to outsmart the body in the process of healing and you can't force your way into healing Other symptoms: skin issues, mental health issues, histamine symptoms, food sensitivities, sleep difficulties, Why trying to kill parasites before we understand the reasons they are opportunistic can actually make things workHow to tackle parasites correctly to minimize stress to the bodySupplements are only about 25% of a parasite protocolImportant steps, timing, and specifics to understand when addressing parasitesHow to support drainage pathways and really important steps to knowThe liver does over 500 jobs- detox is just one of them, and how to support the liverResources MentionedFollow Sinclair on Instagram and Detox RejuveNationRapid Parasite Release

Episode Highlights with David and JohnRed flags when it comes to supplements and what to watch forUnderstanding bioavailability when it comes to supplementsSynergy in supplements and how this can take something from 1+1=2 to 1+1=10How to get a much larger effect from supplements when synergistic then when taken aloneWhat sulforaphane is and how it is so beneficial - it has 39 pro-health mechanisms in the literatureCurcumin and how bioavailable forms are a highly underrated supplementSupplements that give the biggest bang for the buckToxins and nutrient deficiencies and their role in chronic diseaseResources We MentionMara LabsBrocElite

Episode Highlights With Mara LabsWe're made of salt and have an inner ocean within usOur inner “salt sink”, which is a place where salt reserves are stored in our bodyIf you under-eat salt, this will start depleting your saltProblems that increase when we don't get enough saltHow the kidneys come into play The myth of too much salt leading to hypertension and high blood pressureOnly 25% of the population is salt sensitiveThree classes of people: inverse salt sensitive, salt sensitive, and salt resistant, and how to know which you areEvery study ever done there is a group of people known as inverse salt sensitiveWhy the current guidelines around salt consumption are not just wrong, but possibly dangerousThe real story of sodium and longevity - and it's often higher than the average person eatsHow much salt we actually need daily for optimal health (10g!)The relationship with insulin and salt and how insulin resistance increases salt sensitivity CO2 bicarbonate connection and how baking soda can be helpfulThe not well understood connection between supplements and how they impact saltResources We MentionMara LabsMagnesium BreakthroughLMNTPotassium

Episode Highlights With CourtneyWhy this conversation is so important right now, and why 74% of adults are obese or overweight and over 50% of kids areNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease didn't even exist decades ago, and it's now rampantHer own journey into health and wellness The biggest offenders and contributors to why we're seeing this drastic rise60% of Americans' diets are coming from ultra-processed foodsThe real problem with food dyes and the sneaky places they're hidingLinks between food dyes and behavioral issues, cancer, and why most countries have banned themWhy glyphosate is such a big problemMisleading food labeling and the illusion of choice The real deal on vegetable oils and how these are impacting our food supply Look at what has changed so much in the last 50 years in our food supply- our genes don't change that fast20% of Americans' calories come from seed oilsThe role of big agriculture and government subsidiesUnderstanding GMOs and how they impact usWe're only as healthy as our soil is Count chemicals, not calories- why we are overfed and under nourished Two great films on this: Common Ground and Kiss the Ground Resources We MentionHer InstagramRealfoodology - WebsiteRealfoodology - PodcastCommon Ground DocumentaryKiss the Ground DocumentaryMy Health Forward - Regenerative Farms

Episode Highlights With HannahHannah calls herself a farmer of microbes and she sees fermentation as a sacred practiceThe resurgence of ancient wisdom though regenerative farmingThey do DNA sequencing on all of their culturesHow to cultivate your microbiome at home by making your own fermented foodsWhat to know about fermented products and sugar and why sugar in ferments is differentHow to mitigate excess sugar in kombucha and how sugar in kombucha isn't a bad thingThe flavors of health are sour and bitterWhat are we actually feeding? We think it is our bodies but it is also our microbiome so how do we give it what it actually needsHow fermented foods help remove toxins from the bodyBacteria affects ancient wisdom and ancestral lineage in the modern worldWhat a scoby is and how it is a metaphor for global communityHow to get started with fermentation and it is easier than you think!Resources We MentionKombucha KampThe Big Book of Kombucha: Brewing, Flavoring, and Enjoying the Health Benefits of Fermented Tea by Hannah Crum

Episode Highlights With HannahHow fermentation makes nutrients more bioavailableWhy we are bacteriosapiens and we have a very intimate relationship with bacteriaBacteria isn't always a bad thing and fermentation was used for preservation for a long timeFermentation is digestion happening outside the body and how it reduces antinutrientsFermented foods are our bacterial heritage The gut is actually the first brain and the mood/hormone connection to fermentsHow fermented foods can improve skin when used internally and externallyWhat a scoby is and how it can be used in skincare and kombucha as a tonerMicrobes and the nutrients that they createLesser known microbes and ferments that she recommends trying How microbes can help us reclaim our inner sovereignty and intuitive healthResources We MentionKombucha KampThe Big Book of Kombucha: Brewing, Flavoring, and Enjoying the Health Benefits of Fermented Tea by Hannah Crum

Episode Highlights With KatieWhat the lymphatic system is and why it matters for immune health and detoxHow the lymph system works (and why it needs your help to keep moving)Surprising ways lymph stagnation can impact your healthHow daily movement and walking support lymph flowWhy hydration and minerals are non-negotiable for detoxSimple self-lymphatic massage techniques you can do at homeThe benefits of dry brushing and how to do it correctlyPros and cons of vibration plates and how to use them wiselyHow hot/cold therapy and breathwork can activate lymph movementNatural herbs and supplements that support lymphatic drainageWhy consistent, gentle practices work better than aggressive detoxesResources MentionedRebounder (found on amazon)Vibration Plate (found on amazon)beam mineralsEidon mineralsMasszymesNatural Actions water structurer

Episode Highlights With EmilyWhat she's learned in working with hundreds of women on GLP-1sHow hormones play a role in midlife weight gain and increased metabolic problemsFor women, weight can be so deeply personal, and why the person you are becoming in a weight loss journey is so importantThe mental health connection that often gets ignoredHow GLPs affect hormones and what to be aware ofWhat happens physiologically with rapid weight loss and thyroid changes to be aware ofMany people who are overweight are actually malnourished and not getting enough protein, minerals, and B vitamins, and how this can be mitigated Any time the body's needs aren't being met, there is a responseResources MentionedEmily Sadri - WebsiteFollow Emily on Facebook and Aurelia Women's Health on FacebookFollow Emily on Instagram and Aurelia Women's Health on Instagram

Episode Highlights With EmilyWhy perimenopause isn't a problem but a clue and what the data actually saysSymptom treating vs dialing in and extending positive physiologyWhy she doesn't even like to use the word perimenopauseEstrogen is lowest on day 1 of the cycleWhat hormones fluctuate and when in a monthly cycle How monthly hormone fluctuations affect every aspect of health for womenSome things we don't understand about our cycleCancer protective parts of the cycle and why most breast cancer occurs after menopauseOne study on breast cancer and the timing of surgery found affecting the lower chance of recurrence The real role of progesterone and why this is so important to understand Why women see metabolic and circadian changes in perimenopause and menopauseNew tools for tracking cycle and hormones at homeHer take on HRT and how to navigate it in a rhythmic and cyclic wayResources MentionedEmily Sadri - Website  Follow Emily on Facebook and Aurelia Women's Health on FacebookFollow Emily on Instagram and Aurelia Women's Health on InstagramInito Hormone TrackerMira Max Fertility Monitor

Episode Highlights With LeighWhat POTS is and what the symptoms areHer daughter's story with POTS and how she learned so much through this storyThe mindset shifts that started the healing journey for themNutritional and lifestyle factors that they started with and the support team they builtHer daughter's decision that began the whole journey Inflammatory foods they removed and extra support they added inThe two foods groups worth experimenting with removing: gluten and dairy How exercise helped and the baby steps they started withThe most underrated healing tools: breath, sunshine, walkingResources MentionedTeen Wellness GuideOura Ring

Episode Highlights With LeighWhat we are seeing with the epidemic of teen mental health issuesHer theory about the teen years, expectations, hormones and other factors that contribute When the pressure gets so high for teens that they're almost taught not to show up as themselves and to suppress certain emotionsAre we overmedicating teenagers especially?I am vs I feel, and an integrative approach to helping kids build this skillThe gut connection and how we house a lot of hormones in our gut, as well as most of our immune systemThe vagus nerve connection How to support circadian rhythms in teens and how this can have a huge impact Her advice to parents in how to navigate thisResources MentionedTeen Wellness GuideFollow Leigh on Instagram

Episode Highlights With KatieHow to use the D Minder app to optimize vitamin D from sunlightThe surprising benefits of swapping overhead lights for a salt lamp at night-Why blue-blocking light and gentle light hygiene can improve sleepWhat makes Slacka different from other energy drinks (and why paraxanthine matters)How functional ingredients like 5-HTP and electrolytes support mood and hydrationHow fascia work on the face can lift, sculpt, and relax without needles or BotoxThe connection between fascia, lymph drainage, and facial tensionSimple lifestyle swaps that can improve your energy, mood, and sleep qualityRapid Emotional Rewiring free first session and bonus giftResources MentionedHealthy Home Lighting - Use code wellnessmama for a discountSlacka drinkFace StickSalt LampRapid Emotional Rewiring

Episode Highlights With JenThe different phases of the menstrual cycle and what cycle syncing isFollicular vs ovulatory vs luteal vs menstrual phases and how to support eachWhen to fast and not to fast based on your cycle The best parts of your cycle to go hard in workouts and productivity, plus when to avoid HIIT workouts and when they can stress your cortisol levels Lifting weights is actually the best exercise for women to burn fat, as well as sprintsFasting and women and cycle considerationsHow to be metabolically flexible and how this shifts throughout the cycle The best tech tools, like apps and trackers that can help with cycle syncing What an ideal week and month looks like for women who are cycle-syncingResources MentionedOura RingGlucose monitorJen's Peptides 101 courseHer websiteFollow Dr. Jen on Facebook, on X, Instagram, and YouTube

Episode Highlights With JenHow she got into integrative medicine with a hormone-specific approachWhat happens to hormones during perimenopause and early symptoms that women may not noticePMS is not normal, and what it can tell you (plus how to resolve it)Cycles can change well in advance of menopause, and what the changes can tell youSymptoms are gifts, and how to learn from them Ways to support estrogen balance and progesterone Specific nutritional and exercise changes that are helpful around this time of lifeBeneficial supplements and peptides for supporting hormones Phase 1 and Phase 2 detoxification support, as well as pregnancy and breastfeeding supportNAC and how glutathione comes into play in a big wayMethylation factors and co-factors Her take on GLP-1s and hormone implications, why cycling and small doses are importantMindset and other significant shifts to be aware ofResources MentionedJen's Peptides 101 courseHer websiteFollow Dr. Jen on Facebook, on X, Instagram, and YouTube

Episode Highlights With Julie She does Japanese drumming and fire dancing as hobbiesThe underlying factors with ADHD that can be influenced by dietThe inflammation connection and how food comes into play Her approach of not trying to “fix” a problem in kids with ADHD, but support them so they can thrive within their environments and neurodiversityFood dyes, sugar, and other top dietary offendersHer tips for implementing dietary changes, especially with picky eatersTop dietary strategies she finds helpful for kids with ADHDHow low salycilate diets can be especially helpful and what the Feingold Diet isThe gut/brain/microbiome axis and how this can be helpful in supporting kidsResources MentionedThe Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan: Nourishing Hope for Kids with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and Neurodevelopmental Delays - Julie's bookFollow Julie on Instagram, Facebook, and on XNourishing Hope website, BioIndividual Nutrition Institute

Episode Highlights With JulieWhat we know about autism and why it isn't just isolated to the brainWhere she starts when working with people with autism and how removing inflammatory foods and adding nutrient dense foods can helpThe top things she recommends avoiding in general and especially for anyone with autismTypes of improvements she sees in her work with children and how much improvement parents could expect They saw 4.5x age-related developmental improvement in their researchDifferent interventions they looked at and studied Their study showed that diet was statistically even more significant than supplements for improvementAbout 30% of kids with autism have mitochondrial dysfunction, so carnitine can be helpful for someLifestyle factors we can implement to support kids, especially those on the spectrumWhat studies say about nature, light exposure, and physical activity for kidsHow sleep comes into play and can be a big challenge for children on the spectrumResources MentionedThe Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan: Nourishing Hope for Kids with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and Neurodevelopmental Delays - Julie's bookFollow her on Instagram, Facebook, and on XNourishing Hope website, BioIndividual Nutrition Institute

Episode Highlights With SheilaHer personal journey with nervous system health and the energetic side of healingKids resonate with the predominant adult in their household and how to improve thisThe difference between healing and curing and how the nervous system comes into playAn amazing case study of one of her patients who had dramatic improvementSimple tips for supporting the nervous system and little habits that make a big differenceHow to support kids in nervous system regulation with simple habitsHow nervous system regulation relates to gut health and nutrient absorption Physical activity supports the nervous system, especially in kidsNervous system support tips for adults and what she doesKids feel what we feel, not what we sayHow to nurture more playfulness and belly laughing in your familyResources MentionedHealthy Kids, Happy Moms: 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses by Sheila KilbaneSheila Kilbane - Website 

Episode Highlights With SheilaHow she has four kidneys and jokes that if anyone needs a kidney to call herSetting the foundation before supplements and what this meansHow digestion and cellular health come into play for true wellnessWhy the cell wall matters and how we often ignore this pieceHow to create healthy cell wallsHer order of events for supplements to optimize gut and cell wall healthWe get a bump in inflammation when we eat and how she uses this to our advantageShe treats supplements like medication and gauges results carefullyHer timeline for integrative supplementation Proteins get broken down and absorbed to make up neurotransmittersThe importance of sunshine for kids, when vitamin D supplementation is important and why she doesn't supplement vitamin D in the summer- we can't overdose on vitamin D from the sunProtein in kids and how to help them get enough, and help them digest it wellNervous system factors that come into play especially for kidsResources MentionedHealthy Kids, Happy Moms: 7 Steps to Heal and Prevent Common Childhood Illnesses by Sheila KilbaneSheila Kilbane - Website Integrative Supplement Guide

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy sunlight is essential for mitochondria and cellular energyThe role of light in hormone balance, mood, sleep, and immunityWhy the right kind of light exposure reduces disease riskHow to safely and effectively get sun (without fear)Myths about sunscreen, windows, and indoor lightingTactical shifts to optimize circadian biology and light signalingResources MentionedBlue light blocking bulbsBlue light blocking glassesDaylight computer

Episode Highlights With JabanWhat PANS and PANDAS are, and what the key differences areThe different causes of the same neuropsychiatric symptoms and figuring out the underlying issueThere are adult versions of these conditions as wellEarly warning signs of PANS and PANDAS to watch for in children and the autism connectionAutoimmune encephalitis symptoms in kids and why this can be so dramaticWhy this can be a very fast onset and can be triggered by illness 75% of adults in the US have some form of chronic symptomKids have a less developed blood-brain barrier and can experience these symptoms more strongly What recovery from PANS and PANDAS looks like, and what factors to addressWhy not take an extreme treatment approach that overwhelms the bodyWhat his roadmaps for healing look like and the order he follows to best support the bodySupplements that are specifically helpful with things like PANS and PANDASWhen medications are helpful and what else to do alongside themWhen you remove the reasons the body is stressed, it's no longer stressedThe top diet and lifestyle supportive steps to let the body heal he most commonly uses and why he doesn't do long term restrictionResources MentionedDr. Jaban's website, his Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

Episode Highlights With Dr. JabanWhy mold exposure is so common and yet still so unknownMold is everywhere, but it's the amount and type of mold that matters in a home environmentCommon mold symptoms that many people miss and specific symptoms in kidsThe tests he runs to see if a person has mold exposure and home tests he usesSodium and potassium levels as indicators of chronic stress or mold exposureUrine mycotoxin test for mold levelsGenes that make someone more susceptible to mold damageThe most common ways to support drainage pathways and support the body in healingSupplements he recommends to help support drainage protocolsLimbic, somatic, and vagal nerve activities can help the body healHow he addresses the nervous system and “does physical therapy on the brain” to get the body ready to detoxWhere to start for dealing with mold, chronic infections, autoimmunity, and moreResources MentionedDr. Jaban's website, his Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookERMI mold test for the home

Episode Highlights With AngelaHer incredible story from starting as a biochemist to being on American Ninja WarriorThe dramatic and shocking moment that happened to her on national TVHow she learned to shift from everything that was wrong to openness to “What if it all goes right?”The journey back for her and learning to release parts of her identity that were tied to her competitionsPutting a deadline on the tough emotionsWhat the RIGHT method is and how it can be so helpful“If you're not living your life by design, you are living your life by default”How pull-ups are a metaphor for life and overcoming challengesIt's never too late to get strongerMindset first and taking that first delusional action and baby stepResources MentionedAngela's website and InstagramWhat if it all goes right? - podcastPull-up Revolution course